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Coldvessel

Coldvessel is a Boston-based apparel brand where traditional Irish heritage meets modern streetwear. Rooted in the history of our neighborhood, we focus on high-quality, meaningful designs that tell a story. Our debut release features the '47 Brand Dara Knot Hat. This piece blends the iconic quality of '47 headwear with the intricate Dara Knot—a symbol of strength and deep-rooted connection. It’s a tribute to the community and the timeless style of the city. Every Coldvessel piece is designed with an eye for detail and a respect for the classics. Follow our journey as we grow from our Boston roots.

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Coldvessel is a Boston-based apparel brand where traditional Irish heritage meets modern streetwear. Rooted in the history of our neighborhood, we...

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Mr Home Guy - Same Day Next Day Service

Mr. Home Guy – Elite TV Mounting &amp; Home Setup Specialists Moving into a new home or just tired of the "to-do" list? Mr. Home Guy brings a "Master Technician" standard to your home services. With over 15 years of experience and 15,000+ successful installations, we are the specialists in precision mounting and move-in setup. We handle the high-end projects that require an expert touch: Samsung Frame TVs, complex fireplace mounts, heavy art and mirrors, and custom furniture assembly. We treat your home with the care of a luxury service provider, ensuring your wiring is hidden, your studs are found, and your walls are protected. We Proudly Serve: Boston, Seaport, Back Bay, Cambridge, Somerville, Newton, Needham, Natick, Wellesley, Watertown, Waltham, and the entire Metro Boston area. Why Homeowners Choose Mr. Home Guy: Specialized Expertise: Samsung Frame TV experts and certified MantleMount dealers. All-in-One Setup: From TV mounting and furniture assembly to hanging heavy art/mirrors and installing window A/C units—we handle the details so you don’t have to. Fully Insured &amp; Professional: Building-certified and trusted by luxury property management groups. We carry the proper insurance for high-rise residential buildings. Frictionless Booking: We value your time. No phone tag, no waiting for estimates, and no upfront credit card calls. We believe that professional home service should be simple. Our streamlined online booking system allows you to pick your service, see your price, and secure your spot in under 60 seconds. Whether you’re in a downtown high-rise or a suburban home, let a Master Tech handle the heavy lifting. Ready to get it done? Book your appointment in 60 seconds at: mrhomeguy.com

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RARE Restoration

RARE Restoration (now in Newton) is a full-scale repair and restoration service specializing primarily in furniture and lighting, though we’re happy to restore treasures of any kind - valuable or sentimental. From seat weaving to refinishing, from carving to rewiring, our team of experts will help bring your belongings back into tip-top shape.”

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Boston Construct, LLC

Project Planner and Home Renovator MA CSL #75620 / HIC Reg. #217093 Home Additions, Whole House Renovations, Home Building, ADU's Expanding the kitchen? No problem.

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Kerry Spindler Bespoke Aesthetics Spa

Kerry Spindler Bespoke Aesthetics Spa is a private, results-driven skincare studio serving Winthrop and the Greater Boston area. Founded by nationally recognized beauty expert Kerry Spindler, the practice blends advanced clinical knowledge with a holistic, whole-person approach to skin health. Every treatment is fully customized. No cookie-cutter facials. No trend chasing. Just intelligent, personalized care based on what your skin actually needs. Kerry is an oncology-trained paramedical esthetician and melanoma survivor whose background in advanced skin science allows her to work confidently with all skin types, tones, and concerns — from acne, breakouts, and congestion to pigmentation, aging, texture changes, and overall skin resilience. Services include advanced corrective facials, microneedling with RF, nano needling, chemical peels, microcurrent lifting, LED light therapy, acne-focused treatments, pigmentation correction, and barrier-repair support. The spa also offers brow and lash services, facial waxing for delicate areas, and holistic support services such as Reiki and traditional herbal yoni steaming. Clients travel from Boston, Cambridge, the North Shore, and surrounding neighborhoods for Kerry’s education-first approach, precision treatments, and long-term skin strategy. This is a quiet, boutique setting designed for people who want real expertise and thoughtful care — not rushed appointments or one-size-fits-all spa menus. Appointments are by reservation only.

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8 New Luxury Residences in Coolidge Corner/Brookline

80onVernon | 8 Luxury Residences | New Construction

Welcome to 80onVernon, the new standard of excellence for Coolidge Corner in Brookline, exclusively marketed by Todd Glaskin, Tina Sachs and Gregg Leppo of Coldwell Banker Realty. All of 80onVernon's eight luxury residences offer thoughtful layouts with accompanying amenities, ensuring that there is something to suit even the most discerning buyer. The exterior boasts an elegant brick and modern paneling finish, accentuated by dozens of oversized windows producing a modern profile that floods each residence with light. Building offers dedicated garage parking and elevator. Construction is nearing completion 2026. Contact Todd Glaskin, Tina Sachs or Gregg Leppo today to schedule a showing. Email: Team@80onVernon.com

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For February's Ciné-Club de l'Alliance, The French Cultural Center will present François Ozon's Dans la maison.In Dans la maison (In the house), a high school French teacher (Fabrice Luchini) gets increasingly drawn into a precocious student's transgressive story about his relationship with a classmate's family. This movie from director François Ozon won the main prize at the 2012 San Sebastian International Film Festival.This 2012, 105-minute film will be presented in its original version, with English subtitles.The screening will conclude with an open discussion led by the Center's in-house film expert, Barbara Bouquegneau. This event is free, with a $5.00 suggested donation. RSVP required, please <a href="http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=em45fybab&amp;oeidk=a07eae4fsumca9d3547" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">register online</a> or call 617.912.0400.

For February’s Ciné-Club de l’Alliance, The French Cultural Center will present François Ozon’s Dans la maison.

In Dans la maison (In the house), a high school French teacher (Fabrice Luchini) gets increasingly drawn into a precocious student’s transgressive story about his relationship with a classmate’s family. This movie from director François Ozon won the main prize at the 2012 San Sebastian International Film Festival.This 2012, 105-minute film will be presented in its original version, with English subtitles.

The screening will conclude with an open discussion led by the Center’s in-house film expert, Barbara Bouquegneau. This event is free, with a $5.00 suggested donation.

RSVP required, please <a href="http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=em45fybab&amp;oeidk=a07eae4fsumca9d3547" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">register online</a> or call 617.912.0400.

A free screening of François Ozon's 2012 film. Tuesday, February 24, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM. The French Cultural Center, 53 Marlborough st.

Cine-Club de l'Alliance: Dans la maison

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Pauli's

Thirteen years ago, on what should have been just another quiet Fourth of July weekend, a small family-run sandwich shop in Boston’s North End made a decision that would change its future forever. Without a big advertising budget. Without a marketing department. Without knowing whether anyone would even care. The Barker family built a lobster roll so ridiculously oversized that it made people stop, laugh, argue and, most importantly, pay attention. They called it the USS Lobstitution. What happened next became part of Boston food lore.
The first story appeared in the neighborhood newspaper (North End Patch). The idea was celebrated by some and criticized by others. A rival restaurant questioned the audacity of using so much of New England’s most treasured ingredient for what many dismissed as a publicity stunt. But the debate only fueled the story. One television station became several. Food writers took notice. National media soon followed. Before long, the little sandwich shop tucked into Boston’s North End had become one of America’s most recognizable destinations for lobster rolls.
That one outrageous idea transformed Pauli’s.
Over the next thirteen years, the family-owned restaurant became a fixture on national television, including shows like the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Good Morning America, while earning coverage from countless local, national and international news outlets. More importantly, it established an identity that still defines the restaurant today: if customers loved something, Pauli’s wasn’t afraid to dream a little bigger.
As imitators emerged over the years, the family never stopped innovating. The original USS Lobstitution eventually gave way to the six-foot, 15-pound Lobzilla, once again capturing headlines and reminding people where the oversized lobster roll phenomenon began.
Today, thirteen years after the sandwich that changed everything, the Barker family returned to where the story started. Standing proudly in front of the USS Constitution, the historic ship that inspired its name, family members and employees gathered to unveil the USS Lobstitution 2.0. A new 15-foot long lobster roll overflowing with approximately 20 pounds of fresh lobster meat, it is the biggest lobster roll Pauli’s has ever created.
But for the Barker family, the sandwich represents far more than size. It represents the belief that a small family business with a bold idea can compete with anyone. It represents every early morning, every late night, every risk taken and every obstacle overcome over the past thirteen years. And perhaps most importantly, it is a reminder that originality cannot be manufactured.
“As we’ve watched restaurants unveil their own giant lobster rolls over the years, we’ve never been upset,”
said Paul Barker, owner of Pauli’s. “If anything, we’ve been proud. It told us that one crazy idea from a little family business in Boston made people think differently. But every once in a while it’s important to remind people where that idea began.”
He continued, “We didn’t have investors. We didn’t have a giant marketing budget. We just believed that if we were willing to work harder, think bigger and have a little fun, people might notice. Thirteen years later, we’re still here, and we’re still dreaming bigger.”
While the USS Lobstitution 2.0 is available for large private parties, corporate gatherings and special events ($1,999.99 USD) Serves 80-100, the Barker family says the biggest sandwich they’ve ever built isn’t just about making headlines.
Throughout the remainder of 2026, as Boston celebrates its 250th anniversary, Pauli’s will donate several USS Lobstitution 2.0 sandwiches to military service members, veterans and first responders as a way of thanking the people who dedicate their lives to serving others.
“It felt right,” Barker said. “The original USS Lobstitution was inspired by one of America’s greatest symbols, the USS Constitution. As we celebrate this country’s 250th birthday, we wanted this anniversary to stand for something bigger than us.”
Thirteen years ago, the USS Lobstitution introduced America to a family business that refused to think small.
Today, the Barker family isn’t simply unveiling an even bigger lobster roll. They’re celebrating the idea that imagination will always outlast imitation, that passion can still outperform marketing budgets, and that sometimes the biggest stories begin in the smallest kitchens. Pauli’s is the 2026 Best of Boston winner for Best Gigantic Lobster Roll presented by Boston magazine and is ensuring they honor that title. 
For more information please visit: <a href="https://paulisnorthend.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://paulisnorthend.com/</a>

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Charles River Esplanade

The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular returns to the Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade for its 52nd year on Saturday, July 4, from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. ET. Led by legendary conductor Keith Lockhart, the Pops concert welcomes three very special guest artists: Grammy-winning country music superstar Lainey Wilson, three-time Grammy winner Chance The Rapper, and Grammy-winning NOLA icon Trombone Shorty, each making their first appearance with the Pops.
As the Signature Event of the Commonwealth’s MA250 (Massachusetts 250) initiative honoring the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, this year’s free July 4 concert anchors a multi-year, statewide commemoration highlighting Massachusetts’ legacy of leadership and innovation in shaping the nation’s founding and future.

Local Event: 2026 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular

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The Farm at Gore Place

Get outside and embrace the SUMMER by learning how to shoot a bow and arrow at the historic Gore Place Estate! 
Join us Sunday from 12:00 - 1:30 PM for a fun and entertaining introduction to archery and reconnect with your inner Katniss or Robin Hood.&nbsp;
All coaching and equipment is provided by our team of instructors who will have you laughing, smiling and maybe even weeping with tears of joy as you strike the bull's eye and relive all those childhood memories of archery - or create new ones for the first time.<figure><img src="https://cdn20.patchcdn.com/users/22552416/20260701/041814/untitled-design-4___01161812888.jpg" id="Untitled design (4).png" data-image="Untitled design (4).png"></figure>

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**Rainouts will be credited towards a future Open Range Sunday**
The FARM at Gore Place: 249 Waltham Street, Watertown, MA 02472
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