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‘Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil Comes to Boston

‘Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil Comes to Boston

Candy canes, Christmas trees, brightly wrapped presents, and… circus? Yes, indeed. The Christmas season is here and, along with it, a brand new show from Cirque du Soleil entitled, “‘Twas the Night Before…” You know we love circus around here – almost as much as we love Christmas – and we are very excited to… [more]

LUZIA by Cirque du Soleil Bring Mexican Flair to Boston

LUZIA by Cirque du Soleil Bring Mexican Flair to Boston

If you still haven’t made it to a Cirque du Soleil performance, you  may still think of the circus as clowns with red noses, animals balancing on balls, and a traditional ring master leading the way. We were invited to the premiere of LUZIA by Cirque du Soleil in Boston for our review, and I… [more]

When Your Internet is Too Reliable – FIOS Comes to Boston

When Your Internet is Too Reliable – FIOS Comes to Boston

The evening after Verizon FIOS asked me to help spread the word about the arrival of FIOS in Boston, our Verizon FIOS Internet service at home went out. I kid you not. I was trying to wrap up some work for the night when the Internet stopped responding. I rebooted my router. Nothing. Not much… [more]

Big Apple Circus Metamorphosis Review

Big Apple Circus Metamorphosis Review

As the first trapeze artist swung through the air overhead and did a straightforward release and catch, LadyBug leaned over and whispered, “I could do that.” The fact of the matter is that she has done a very similar trick successfully and so I nodded to her and smiled. But the familiarity of the act… [more]

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Comes to Boston [Giveaway]

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Comes to Boston [Giveaway]

Growing up in New England, a “white Christmas” was always an ideal. Sure, it comes with travel headaches, but it’s just so magical. I think that magic is captured in Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. It tells the story of a song-and-dance duo who meet a pair of talented sisters and go through a variety of… [more]

Celebrate Valentine’s Day as a Family on the Odyssey in Boston (Giveaway)

Celebrate Valentine’s Day as a Family on the Odyssey in Boston (Giveaway)

Do you do anything special as a family for Valentine’s Day? Do you get them treats or gifts? Have dinner as a family? I’ll admit… I’m not all that great about celebrating Valentine’s Day. I’m often out of town traveling for work and it’s not always easy to find something that’s kid-friendly. If you’re in… [more]

Mary Murphy at the Boston So You Think You Can Dance Auditions

I didn’t know what to expect when we met the judges from So You Think You Can Dance. Turns out that Mary Murphy is not only beautiful, but a really nice person to talk with. She shared with us how she found her (unexpected) passion for ballroom dancing and how she eventually won her dad’s… [more]