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A girl's guide to Boston boys

Stop looking for love in all the wrong places
Autumn opens itself wide with possibility. And Boston begins to crackle with fresh energy (you'll feel it), as the city spreads its arms to thousands of new humans. New brains and bodies abuzz with all sorts of anticipation. The feeling of fall: potential .
By NINA MACLAUGHLIN | September 04, 2009

Nights on the town

A year in the local clubs
In last year’s “Circuits” year-end wrap-up, we heralded the reach of Boston out to the world at large. This year, things got pretty radical inside the Hub. We Are Cassette, "Angels We Have Heard on High" (mp3)
By DAVID DAY | December 18, 2006

A touch of hope

Trinity Rep’s masterful Dublin Carol
The stock stage Irish drunk is of limited entertainment value, a silver-tongued Boyo full of charming blarney that’s quickly wearying.
By BILL RODRIGUEZ | December 12, 2006

Read all about it

Some of Boston’s best bars have a literary history
Riding there red line from Central Square to Park Street recently, a friend of mine from Philadelphia surveyed the length of the train and said, “You don’t see this in Philly.”
By NINA MACLAUGHLIN | September 01, 2006

Shots and Bladders

A trip through Boston's pubs, from our sister publication Stuff@Night
Pace yourself.
By | March 16, 2006

Fill your Cup

No matter whose side you’re on, there’s a spot to quench your World Cup thirst
Your chance has finally come to endure a month-long booze-and-soccer bender.
By CHRIS FARAONE | June 11, 2010