The Adventures of Nana Anna

A trip to Fenway Court  Do you want sip wine in a Venetian Palace this summer? Wander past Greek ruins? Visit Old Dutch Masters? You can do all that without leaving Boston. The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is a slice of Europe in Fenway. It’s founder was inspired by her vacation retreat in Venice, but the museum is full of art from all over the world. There’s the Spanish Cloister with colorful tiles, the Tapestry Room that feels like a medieval castle, and the Gothic Room and Long Gallery that feels like a visit to one of Europe’s commanding Cathedrals. The jewel of the museum is the Courtyard. While the museum is frozen in time (in her will, Isabella stipulated that everything must be left where she approved it) the courtyard comes alive with seasonal displays. Truly one of the most instagrammable spots in Boston. The Museum is open until 9pm on Thursdays, and is the perfect time to visit and enjoy the palace at dusk - romantic and mysterious with it’s LED candles. Cafe G is an...

 How To Be a  Boston Brahmin Boston is no stranger to gorgeous historic hotels and restaurants, and you don’t need to go far to experience old-world luxury. But the REAL old-world luxury is emulating our Bostonian ancestors and escaping the city for a retreat to the New Hampshire mountains. Just three hours from Boston lies a place that has welcomed the city-weary for over a hundred years: The Omni Mount Washington Hotel. The first glimpse of the hotel is dramatic, a winding driveway up to a white and red palace, with the backdrop of New Hampshire’s Presidential Range. Walk through the doors and you are transported back to 1902. A moose holds watch over a lobby that is frozen in time, meticulously restored to look the same as it did to the hotel’s first guests. Once you have your key, exploration is a must. Take note of the little details – especially the Tiffany stained glass and historic photos around the property. The Rooms: The Omni recently added a Presidential Wing to th...

Now more than ever, we could all use a little magic in our lives.   Four-Handed Illusions delivers! The show is an experience held at the historic Hampshire House in Beacon Hill. The mandatory dress code gives an air of sophistication harkening back to the days when the theatre was an event to see and be seen. Once you find your seat in the historic library, cocktails await (hence the 21+ requirement). There is ample time to mingle and enjoy the ambiance before the show begins. If you don’t think magic shows are for you, think again. Joel Acevedo and Steve Kradolfer are the very definition of a dynamic duo. They present both solo and combined acts, showing off decades of mastery. And masters they are, gasps fill the room as the audience ponders, “how is that possible?” No spoilers – but even the most logical among us will be able to suspend their disbelief and look on in wonder. What really makes this show special is Joel and Steve’s passion for their craft. Their joy is infect...