The Boston Women's Blog

Burritos & Brews Charity Event at boloco Pearl Street 6/9/2011

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:45:47 +0000

If you’re a woman who likes Burritos & Beer, here you’ll get both for a great cause!

Please join us at boloco Pearl Street on Thursday, June 9th, as we enjoy burritos & brews to raise funds for Team Boloco who will be riding The Prouty on Saturday, July 9th. The Prouty is a 30/50/100 mile bike ride to benefit the Norris Cotton Cancer Center at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.Boloco’s head chef, Jason Hutchinson, will be preparing boloco favorites in addition to some newly inspired flavors yet to hit the menu! And our good friend, Todd, from Samuel Adams Brewery will be pairing our burritos with the Sam Adams Summer Styles Variety Pack. Finally, Food Should Taste Good will be on hand sampling a variety of chips, including their addictive Cheddar flavor! While the portions will be on the “disturbingly small” side, we promise you’ll leave with a belly full of snacks, beer, and burritos. What could be better than that?

Tickets are $25, plus fees. Get them here!

Extras for “Here Comes the Boom!” Film dates: May 16-May 25

Thu, 05 May 2011 15:41:56 +0000

Feature Film- “Here Comes the Boom”

Do You live in or near the BOSTON, MA area? If so, we are filming a Feature Film in Lowell, MA.

Ever wonder how people get to be in a huge Hollywood motion picture movie scene? Well today is your lucky day to find out how. Onset Productions is the exclusive casting company for spectator extras in the comedy movie “Here Comes the Boom” Tickets are FREE. Yes we did say FREE to be in this movie. Get the experience of being right there on set!

MOVIE DESCRIPTION

In the comedy “Here Comes The Boom,” Kevin James stars as Scott Voss, a high school biology teacher, who moonlights as a mixed-martial arts fighter in an effort to raise money to save the school’s music program. Directed by Frank Coraci (Director of Click, WaterBoy, Zoo Keeper, Around the World in 80 Days and more)

CAST MEMBERS FILMING THE SCENE:

Kevin James Salma Hayek Henry Winkler Joe Rogan Mike Goldberg Jacob “Stitch” Duran Mark Dellagrotte Bas Rutten Bruce Buffer

WHAT ARE WE CASTING:

We are looking for 300 background spectators each day for this feature film “Here Comes The Boom”. You have 2 times slots to pick from each day to attend. If you can’t stay all day, no worries, we will have tons of giveaways happening throughout the day if you stay for only half the day.

We will be filming 8 days of MMA fights in MAY featuring the stars of the film. We are looking for fans of the actors and the UFC for this special opportunity. Be in this movie for FREE.

FREE PERKS FOR ATTENDING:

-FREE food and snacks

-Giveaways throughout the day

-Being in a film that you can tell you friends “I was in that Movie”

-Seeing Hollywood movie stars up close

-See how major movie pictures are made

AGE REQUIREMENT:

Everyone must be at least 18 years old and older and have a valid state/government issued ID or passport to attend a taping.

TIME REQUIREMENT:

Each shoot day lasts roughly 12 hours if you stay all day. For those staying only half the day you will be there for roughly 6 hours. You will be served multiple meals if you stay all day and 1 meal if you stay half the day.

SECURITY:

Everyone must pass through a security check, including a metal detector, before being seated.

SPECTATOR NOTES:

-Tickets are FREE.

-You will NOT be compensated for being in the film.

-You will receive an E-ticket with all filming information if you are booked for this movie.

-Tickets cannot be sold.

-Please request only the number of tickets you will actually use.

Get Your Tickets Now!

Wanna go on a date? Wanna be on TV? Check out this casting call:

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:25:55 +0000

A little birdie told me this is for a Match.com commercial — you know, you’ve seen them on TV. “Actual people on an actual date.” I guess I’m wondering if they make you sign up for match.com before you actually go on the date, so legally, their disclosure is correct? Hmmmm…in any case…check this out:

CASTING NONUNION NATIONAL TV COMMERCIAL

BOSTON CASTING IS SEEKING REAL SINGLE MEN AND WOMEN 30-50 YRS OLD FOR A NONUNION NATIONAL TV COMMERCIAL OF A WELL-KNOWN ONLINE DATING SERVICE

WE ARE LOOKING FOR ATTRACTIVE, FUN AND ADVENTUROUS SINGLE PEOPLE FULL OF PERSONALITY, WHO ARE SINCERELY LOOKING TO MEET THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE…

OPEN CALL AT BOSTON CASTING
(go to bostoncasting.com for directions)
FRIDAY APRIL 29TH, 2011 from 10AM- 5PM
BRING A PHOTO AND BIO ABOUT YOURSELF.

THERE IS NO PAY FOR THE JOB, BUT YOU WILL BE IN A FUN AND UNIQUE NATIONAL TV COMMERCIAL, GO TO A GREAT RESTAURANT AND HAVE THE EXPENSES AND TRANSPORTATION OF THE DATE PAID FOR BY THE PRODUCTION… WHO KNOWS, THIS COULD BE YOUR LAST FIRST DATE…

Mystery Cafe Presents: Death By Chocolate 4/23/11 7:30pm

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 21:06:53 +0000

This sounds like it’d be a fun way to spend an evening. If you like mysteries and you like to laugh, come by Elephant & Castle in the Financial District and check it out!

Count Chocula welcomes you to ChocoCon 2011! Lady Godiva and Billy Wonka have come together to announce their newest creations. Their innovations are the Golden Ticket to chocolate success!

But not everybody is at ChocoCon to celebrate deliciousness. Strawberry Shortcake doesn’t like the new creations. She prefers treats to be more natural and wholesome. Larry, the Oompa-Loompa also shows up with more than catchy songs to share. He has a big surprise that he’s waited years to share. They have every reason to make things difficult for Billy and Godiva. But are they angry enough to murder?

Help Wonka sort through the clues and interrogate the suspects. Find out who was willing to go so far as to cause a… DEATH BY CHOCOLATE!

More details can be found here.

Product Review: Hint Water comes to Boston!

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:40:19 +0000

A little over a week ago, a representative from Hint Water contacted me about taste-driving this beverage. As I always do when someone wants me to try their product for free, I responded with an enthusiastic, YES! And next thing you know, a case of Hint Water was placed on my doorstep.

The first thing I noticed when I checked out the packaging is that right on the label it says – ZERO CALORIES and NO SUGAR OR SWEETENERS. Admittedly, I kind of deflated a little bit. I’m a famed lover of all things sweet (right now I have a box of Lemonheads in my desk drawer), so I knew I’d have to change my mindset before the first taste. I went to the website and read the product description:

“The idea behind Hint is simple: nature’s original refreshment accentuated with natural flavor. With no sugar or sweeteners, Hint is a refreshing alternative to soda, juice and other sweetened drinks and it tastes great.”

“Okay. So, I’m expecting water, basically,” I thought and put the case in the refrigerator to chill as I did my household chores.

Here are the flavors they left me to taste: Raspberry-Lime, Blackberry, Mango-Grapefruit and Watermelon.

A few hours later, parched from vacuuming, I taste-tested Raspberry-Lime, and I have to admit that the name Hint Water is right on the money. It tasted like I was drinking water straight out of my Brita filter with just the tiniest bit of raspberry-lime juice squeezed in there. Well, nobody squeezes a raspberry to put into a glass of water, but you know what I mean. I can imagine sitting on my porch in the Spring – if Spring ever truly gets here – with an ice cold glass of Hint Water next to me, reading my favorite book.

If I had to pick a favorite flavor, I’d say that Blackberry was the best. Of course, I’ll eat an entire carton of blackberries in one sitting (and give myself a tummy-ache!), so it’s not a great leap to think I’d love it. In fact, all of the flavors were great, but I really approached “Watermelon” with trepidation. Anything watermelon-flavored generally makes me want to vomit – especially gum. But, this was definitely drinkable.

So if you’re a health nut, or you just need to add a little flavor to your water, check out Hint Water. I’ve now finished my case and I’m definitely going to pick up some more on my next trip to Whole Foods.

Hint is sold nationally through Whole Foods and Starbucks. Here in New England, you can also find Hint at Market Basket, Roche Brothers, Stop&Shop’s Natural Food section, Donelan’s, Crosby’s, Trucchi’s, and some 7 Eleven and Tedeschi’s.

Take a look at their website for more info: www.drinkhint.com

CHIHULY: Through the Looking Glass – MFA Boston 4/10-8/7/2011

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:12:14 +0000

Based on this video alone, I think this exhibit is one to see!

Glass and light create a world of wonder

Over the course of his career, Dale Chihuly has revolutionized the art of blown glass, moving it into the realm of large-scale sculpture and establishing the use of glass—inherently a fragile but also magical material—as a vehicle for installation and environmental art. This exhibition of new and archival works represents the breadth and scope of the artist’s creative vision over the last four decades.

The exhibition will include installations such as Lime Green Icicle Tower, to be installed in the Shapiro Courtyard; a Persian Wall; a Chandelier room with six examples, including the Chiostro di Sant’Apollonia Chandelier; and a room containing a magnificent Mille Fiori installation that is nearly sixty feet long.

By 1965, Dale Chihuly was already captivated by the process of glassblowing. Influenced by an environment that fostered the blurring of boundaries separating the various arts, as early as 1967 Chihuly was using neon, argon, and blown glass forms to create room-sized installations of his glass. Although his work ranges from the single vessel to indoor and outdoor site-specific installations, he is best known for his multipart blown compositions. Based in Seattle, Washington, Chihuly works with a team of glassblowers, a process that allows him to work on a grand scale and to explore and experiment with color, design, and assemblage. “Chihuly: Through the Looking Glass” provides an opportunity to see and explore the full range of his artistic achievements by immersing visitors in the beautiful and enchanting environments created through his extraordinary vision.

Boston Chocolate Tour @Godiva – 4/13/2011 at 6:00pm

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:35:54 +0000

Boston Chocolate Tours – Dessert, Chocolate & Wine Tour
Wednesday, Apr 13 6:00p
at Godiva Chocolatier, Boston, MA

Join Boston Chocolate Tours for our latest 2 hour walking tour of the famous (and infamous) desserts of Faneuil Hall. Perfect for couples or after-work get-togethers, learn the rich history of Boston’s most famous destination while sampling the chocolate delicacies and delights that have crowned Boston as a chocolate destination. read more
Price: $50.00
Phone: (781) 780-3858

Some of our stops include:

* Featured Stop: Godiva Chocolates – One of the most famous international chocolatiers, Godiva Chocolates has opened its doors to allow samplings and wine pairings of its renowned seasonal offerings.
* Find a delectable chocolate fudge cake in the most unlikely of restaurants
* Pull a stool up and dig into a Boston Crème Pie with wine at the place where everyone knows your name
* And more!

You’ll pick up plenty of samples as you go, plus tips on tasting, buying and storing chocolate. You’ll also receive our VIP card, good for discounts and VIP treatment at Boston Chocolate Tour partners citywide!

Boston Chocolate Tours’ Evening Dessert and Wine Event meets on Wednesday evening at 6:00pm on the 2nd floor of Godiva at 1 South Market Street in Faneuil Hall. The walk is less than a mile, and ends nearby. Advance tickets are required, and our tour size is limited to 14. Be sure to reserve your space today!

Get more information here.

Panopticon Gallery – Polaroid-themed exhibit, 3/31 – 5/2

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:02:45 +0000

This looks really awesome – Polaroid pictures of pop-icons, landscapes, hot bodies and more! Find out more here.

March 31 – May 2, 2011

Panopticon Gallery is delighted to announce our Polaroid themed group exhibition, Instant Connections, co-curated by Independent Curator, Photographer, Advertising Creative Director and former Executive Director of the Photographic Resource Center Jim Fitts.

Instant Connections brings together some of the most noted photographers who have made enormous contributions to the world of photography through their use of Polaroid film coupled with some contemporary and emerging artists. They include:

Andy Warhol, Chuck Close, Vik Muniz, William Wegman, David Levinthal, James Casebere, John O’Reilly, Stephen Sheffield, Olivia Parker, Marie Cosindas, Ellen Carey, Arno Rafael Minkkinen, John Reuter, Bill Burke, Tom Baril, Len Gittleman, Anna Tomczak, Elsa Dorfman, Amanda Means, Rick Ashley, Mimi Youn, Nicholas Winter, Sue-Yee Leung, John Keough, Robert Siegelman, Mark Younkle, Samuel Quinn, and a few surprises!

The contribution that Polaroid has made to fine arts photography is both incredibly broad and deep, and no single exhibition could do it complete justice,“ Jim Fitts, co-curator states. “Instant Connections focuses on bringing together a small number of photographers whose work demonstrates just how diverse a medium Polaroid was. There is no question that the work of each artist in the exhibition stands on its own, but it is fascinating to compare and contrast it with the work of the other artists in the exhibition.”

Visit Panopticon’s website for more information.

Little Black Dress Cocktail Party – 4/8 at 75 Chestnut

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:49:50 +0000

I am trying to get my friends to go to this, but it’s coinciding with another friends’ birthday party. It looks really fun, though, so I thought I’d share! If you go, let me know how it was. (sigh).

Little Black Dress Cocktail Party

Friday, Apr 8 5:00p to 11:30p

at 75 Chestnut, Boston, MA

Don your best LBD and head to 75 Chestnut for specialty martinis, in addition to our full menu. A 48″ pearl necklace will serve as the grand prize in our special raffle! Prizes will also be awarded for the most Audrey-inspired “Fair Lady,” whether she is shopping at Tiffany’s or making a “Funny face”! read more

Age Suitability: None Specified

3/24 Preview Screening of Orgasm, Inc. at Coolidge Corner Theatre – 7pm

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 23:50:28 +0000

On Thursday, March 24 at 7pm, the Coolidge Corner Theatre will present a special preview screening of Orgasm Inc., a much buzzed-about documentary by Liz Canner that chronicles Big Pharma’s pursuit of the holy grail: a female version of Viagra. Canner will introduce the film and take part in a post-screening discussion with Paula Doress-Worters, co-author of the original Our Bodies, Ourselves and subsequent editions of the iconic book, Harvard Medical School professor Susan Bennett, MD, and Kim Airs, sex educator and founder of Grand Opening! sex boutique. Both Dr. Bennett and Kim Airs appear in the film.

Canner’s biting yet highly entertaining film follows drug companies’ campaign to get the FDA to recognize Female Sexual Dysfunction as a medical disorder, and their race to be the first to market with an FDA-approved product – be it pill, patch, nose spray, cream or other delivery device. The promised cure: “normal” sexual function and orgasm. At stake: billions of dollars in profits.

The problem, as the film demonstrates, is that there is no clear definition of FSD. The pharmaceutical industry has lumped together a grab-bag of women’s sexual problems – some physical, some psychological, some emotional – under the FSD umbrella, and drug manufacturers are competing to formulate a fix-all solution. Not that pharmaceutical companies are the only ones that claim to hold the key to female sexual pleasure. The film also highlights the increased use of cosmetic procedures that claim to produce designer vaginas and an invention called the Orgasmatron – a surgically implanted spinal-cord stimulator designed to help women achieve orgasm

Taking a playful approach to a serious subject – the commodification of women’s pleasure centers – Orgasm Inc. is a powerful look inside the pharmaceutical industry and the marketing campaigns that are attempting to change how we think about our bodies, health, illness, and desire.

Tickets to the March 24 preview screening of Orgasm Inc. and panel discussion are $9.00 general admission/$6.00 Coolidge Corner Theatre members and seniors. Tickets are available online at www.coolidge.org or at the Coolidge box office, 290 Harvard Street , Brookline . Orgasm Inc. will officially open at the Coolidge on March 25. Check the website for screening times.