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Dec
16
Sat
Breakfast with Mrs. Claus
Dec 16 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Guests join The Ritz-Carlton, Boston for an elegant breakfast buffet with Mrs. Claus and her friends from Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker for live music, storytelling, and interactive holiday activities.

WHEN:
Saturdays, December 16 and 23

10:30 am to 12:30 pm

$72 per adult, $44 per child

Reservations are required

*Special Donation Note: Guests are welcome to bring a new, unwrapped toy for Catching Joy, who is The Ritz-Carlton, Boston’s Community Footprints partner. Catching Joy will donate all toys that are collected to children in need prior to the holidays. For every toy donated, guests will be entered to win four tickets to see Boston Ballet’s production of La Sylphide, backstage passes to meet principal dancers, and dinner for 4 at Artisan Bistro.

Hot Cocoa in Avery Bar at The Ritz-Carlton
Dec 16 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Order up your Hot Cocoa ‘Nice’ or ‘Naughty’ by adding your favorite spirit

Avery Bar at The Ritz-Carlton, Boston invites guests to sit by the fireplace and warm up with a selection of decadent sweets and pastries along with a cup of hot cocoa. With an option to keep your cocoa “nice” or make it “naughty” by adding your favorite spirit, guests can tailor their cocoa table side as they wish. Whether one may be nearby ice-skating at Frog Pond, stepping out of a matinee performance of Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker, or simply in the area to shop, it is the perfect way to keep warm this holiday season starting Saturday, December 9th.

$39.00 per adult, or $28 per child. *Price excludes alcohol. Reservations are not needed, but are recommended. Guests may call +1 617 574.7295 for reservation information.

Dec
17
Sun
Sugar Plum Fairy Tea
Dec 17 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Guests enter a magical Nutcracker dreamland where they mingle with costumed characters from Boston Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker. Guests enjoy a buffet of tea sandwiches, desserts, sing-alongs, and interactive crafts.

WHEN:

Sundays, December 10 and 17

in the Washington Junior Ballroom

11 am to 1 pm

$60 per adult, $42 per child

Reservations are required

*Special Donation Note: Guests are welcome to bring a new, unwrapped toy for Catching Joy, who is The Ritz-Carlton, Boston’s Community Footprints partner. Catching Joy will donate all toys that are collected to children in need prior to the holidays. For every toy donated, guests will be entered to win four tickets to see Boston Ballet’s production of La Sylphide, backstage passes to meet principal dancers, and dinner for 4 at Artisan Bistro.

Dec
23
Sat
Breakfast with Mrs. Claus
Dec 23 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Guests join The Ritz-Carlton, Boston for an elegant breakfast buffet with Mrs. Claus and her friends from Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker for live music, storytelling, and interactive holiday activities.

WHEN:
Saturdays, December 16 and 23

10:30 am to 12:30 pm

$72 per adult, $44 per child

Reservations are required

*Special Donation Note: Guests are welcome to bring a new, unwrapped toy for Catching Joy, who is The Ritz-Carlton, Boston’s Community Footprints partner. Catching Joy will donate all toys that are collected to children in need prior to the holidays. For every toy donated, guests will be entered to win four tickets to see Boston Ballet’s production of La Sylphide, backstage passes to meet principal dancers, and dinner for 4 at Artisan Bistro.

Hot Cocoa in Avery Bar at The Ritz-Carlton
Dec 23 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Order up your Hot Cocoa ‘Nice’ or ‘Naughty’ by adding your favorite spirit

Avery Bar at The Ritz-Carlton, Boston invites guests to sit by the fireplace and warm up with a selection of decadent sweets and pastries along with a cup of hot cocoa. With an option to keep your cocoa “nice” or make it “naughty” by adding your favorite spirit, guests can tailor their cocoa table side as they wish. Whether one may be nearby ice-skating at Frog Pond, stepping out of a matinee performance of Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker, or simply in the area to shop, it is the perfect way to keep warm this holiday season starting Saturday, December 9th.

$39.00 per adult, or $28 per child. *Price excludes alcohol. Reservations are not needed, but are recommended. Guests may call +1 617 574.7295 for reservation information.

Dec
30
Sat
Hot Cocoa in Avery Bar at The Ritz-Carlton
Dec 30 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Order up your Hot Cocoa ‘Nice’ or ‘Naughty’ by adding your favorite spirit

Avery Bar at The Ritz-Carlton, Boston invites guests to sit by the fireplace and warm up with a selection of decadent sweets and pastries along with a cup of hot cocoa. With an option to keep your cocoa “nice” or make it “naughty” by adding your favorite spirit, guests can tailor their cocoa table side as they wish. Whether one may be nearby ice-skating at Frog Pond, stepping out of a matinee performance of Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker, or simply in the area to shop, it is the perfect way to keep warm this holiday season starting Saturday, December 9th.

$39.00 per adult, or $28 per child. *Price excludes alcohol. Reservations are not needed, but are recommended. Guests may call +1 617 574.7295 for reservation information.

Apr
13
Sat
Swan Boats Opening Day
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am

The historic Swan Boats kick off another season in the Public Garden.

On April 13, the Swan Boats officially open for the 2019 Season, bringing joy to families from near and far until Labor Day, September 2.

Spring hours (April 13 – June 20) are 10 am to 4:00 pm.  Summer hours (June 21 – Labor Day) are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The Swan Boats are open every day, weather permitting. We cannot operate in rain, high winds or extreme heat.

Purchasing Tickets
The Swan Boat ride lasts about 12-15 minutes while the driver pedals you around the Public Garden lagoon. Tickets are purchased at the Swan Boat dock prior to boarding the boat. No reservations are needed. We accept cash or credit card. The wait for a ride is typically no more than 5-10 minutes.

Adults $4.00

Children $2.50 (age 2 to 15 years)
Under 2 yrs. Free

Seniors $3.50

Aug
27
Tue
Public Meeting Notice: Clarendon Street I-90WB On-Ramp Permanent Closure
Aug 27 @ 6:00 pm
Public Meeting Notice: Clarendon Street I-90WB On-Ramp Permanent Closure @ Boston Public Library | Boston | Massachusetts | United States

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING

BOSTON – CLARENDON STREET
I-90 WB ON-RAMP PERMANENT CLOSURE

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Who:  Massachusetts Department of Transportation

When:  Tuesday, August 27th at 6:00 PM

Where:  Boston Public Library in Copley Square
Commonwealth Salon — Please use the 700 Boylston Street entrance of the Library
700 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116

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On Tuesday, August 27th at 6:00 PM, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation will join area officials for a public information meeting regarding the permanent closure of the I-90 Westbound Clarendon Street on-ramp which will take place on September 3, 2019.

This closure is being implemented following approval from the Federal Highway Administration and due to concerns over safety and effective travel at this location. The on-ramp has limited sight distance for drivers, meaning they have little visibility of other vehicles when they are merging onto the highway, and it is too short for vehicles to accelerate to the appropriate speed at the access point. The crash rate at this on-ramp is also higher than the rates at other on-ramps in the local area.

This meeting location is accessible to people with disabilities. MassDOT provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request (including but not limited to interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, open or closed captioning for videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats, such as audio tapes, Braille and large print), as available. For accommodation or language assistance, please contact MassDOT’s Chief Diversity and Civil Rights Officer by phone (857-368-8580), fax (857-368-0602), TTD/TTY (857-368-0603) or by email (MassDOT.CivilRights@dot.state.ma.us). Requests should be made as soon as possible prior to the meeting, and for more difficult to arrange services including sign-language, CART or language translation or interpretation, requests should be made at least ten (10) business days before the meeting.

For transportation news and updates visit MassDOT at their websiteblog, or follow MassDOT on Twitter at and Facebook.

Sep
26
Thu
Fall Wine & Cheese Fest at Eataly Boston
Sep 26 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Toast to the autumn season in true Italian-style: with a glass (or more) of wine in hand!

As the days grow shorter, farmers and artisans alike work tirelessly to fill our plates and our glasses with the riches that their land has to offer. From the olive and grape harvests in Italy to apple picking and corn mazes in New England farms, now is the time of the great harvest.

In honor of the bounty of food and drinks fall brings us, Eataly Boston is celebrating the season with a Fall Wine & Cheese Fest. On September 26, from 5:30-9:00 p.m., gather your friends and join Eataly Boston for a celebration of all things autumn.

For just $60, you will receive an all-access pass to explore all cheeses and cheese-centric bites, along with a wide selection of Italian wines. Let yourself get lost as you explore the food stations throughout marketplace, tasting and sipping as you go.

Tickets are limited, so choose the time that works best for you and reserve your spot at the Fall Wine & Cheese Fest!  Tickets are available for 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm or 7 pm to 9 pmPLUS, 15% off tickets with code FallFest15 at check-out!

 

Feb
14
Fri
The C3 Dinner at Hampshire House
Feb 14 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the three C’s: champagne, cheese and chocolate.

Sample our innovative and classic menu which will evoke your senses while you dine on a menu inspired by the C3‘s:.

Arrive to a warm welcome with acomplimentary champagne cocktail. You are then guided through an extraordinary 5 course dinner created by Swiss Executive Chef Markus Ripperger. Savor the sensuous flavors, smells, and textures, and challenge your palate to discover. There will be some commentary on the compilation of the menu items and the making of them.

Menu

Champagne Soup Sampler
Trilogy of gingered organic Veuve Clicquot carrot soup, crémant cheese, caramelized beet and Moet soup, cream of French pea with a hint of Perrier-Jouët and parmesan crisp.
Vegetarian option: Same as above

Textures from the Oceans
Skillet seared lobster and gulf shrimp, baked in a filo crisp, green apple, organic arugula, white chocolate ribbons, rosé champagne vinaigrette.
Vegetarian option: Garden vegetables baked in a filo crust with green apples, lemon thyme and arugula lettuce.

Intermezzo
Champagne sorbet with cantaloupe melon pearls and Madagascar coco dusting

The Big C³ entree
peppered beef tenderloin, coco crusted Lamb rib, cheese crusted veal tenderloin, Mousseline potatoes, haricot vert with miniature carrots.
Vegetarian option:Parmesan Polenta cakes with roasted red peppers, chargrilled portobella mushrooms, spinach, garden vegetables aged balsamic glaze, olive tapenade.

Heavenly Sweets
bittersweet crackle, double chocolate & champagne crème brûlée and Swiss chocolate cheesecake.
Vegetarian option: Same as above

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