Makena Gera

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Home & Property

New England Made: In the Reeds

Vermont-based weaver Alexa Rivera fashions classic baskets and contemporary vessels in her Burlington studio.

Arts & Entertainment

Boston’s (First) Van Gogh Immersive Exhibition Is Finally Open

And yes, the immersive experience is pretty darn cool.

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City Life

Root for These Massachusetts Athletes in the Tokyo Summer Olympics

Team USA boasts 20 Boston-area athletes—including the men’s rugby team captain, eight rowers, and a duo of soccer sisters.

"Slave Narrative of Willie Mae"
Arts & Entertainment

How to Honor Juneteenth in Boston This Weekend

Organizations around Boston are observing Juneteenth throughout the weekend, with everything from pop-up markets to film screenings, virtual talks, dance parties, and more.

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Arts & Entertainment

The Best Places to Play Mini Golf near Boston

Practice your putt-putt skills at these 18 hole courses.

Home & Property

Found Art: Out of the Blue

Photographer Susan Murie experiments with an antique printing method.

Restaurants

Where to Find the Best Cupcakes in Boston Right Now

Here’s where to satisfy your taste for the sweet life.

Trillium Garden on the Greenway photo courtesy of Trillium Brewing Co.
Restaurants

Beer Gardens Are Coming Back to the Greenway

Trillium Brewing and City Winery’s open-air experiences return to Boston in May.

Travel

Travel + Leisure Named Five New Massachusetts Hotels Some of the Best in the World

Five properties from Martha’s Vineyard to the Berkshires now have bragging rights as the world’s best new hotels.

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Life & Style

Shop from Fantastic, Black Women-Owned Businesses at a Pop-up Market This Weekend

Gift yourself cool new jewelry, clothes, and more when Black Owned Bos. and CambridgeSide mall celebrate Women’s History Month.

Van Gogh Exhibitions in Boston
Arts & Entertainment

Two Immersive Van Gogh Exhibitions Are Coming to Boston

Both of the digital experiences promise the “unique” feeling of stepping into one of the painter’s famous works.

Home & Property

Found Art: Spheres of Influence

Artist Stephanie Christopher adopts an unusual technique.

Arts & Entertainment

Where to Go Backcountry Skiing This Winter

Explore the great outdoors, in the snow.

Restaurants

Where to Find Gluten-Free Bakeries Near Boston

These allergy-conscious cafés craft delicious goodies to enjoy without worry.

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Travel

Where to Hunt for Sea Glass around Massachusetts

For a new pandemic hobby, try hunting for ocean-weathered treasures along the shore.