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Scooper Bowl Ice Cream Fest

By EMMA COLLINS | Saturday April 14, 2012 05:08 PM

The Scooper Bowl Ice Cream Fest is Boston’s favorite ice cream event. There are over 10 tons of gelato, frozen yogurts, and sorbet consumed in this annual 3-day fundraiser. 2012 marks the 30^th year of this important event that not only does good for the society but is popular with all ages too. Enjoy ice cream while supporting cancer research programs from noon to 8 pm for three days in June.

The Scooper Bowl Ice Cream Fest has a wide variety of ice creams, and a lot of favorites of kids and adults. While you are eating this delicious ice cream you also get to vote for your favorite. Here are some of the past winners: Ben & Jerry’s Boston Cream Pie, Cia Bella Gelato Key Lime Graham Gelato, Hagen-Daz Caramel Cone, Baskin-Robbins Wild ‘n Reckless Sherbet, and Cia Bella Gelato Mango Sorbet.

So bring your friends and family to enjoy the beautiful outdoors, eat some delicious ice cream and help add to the 3 million dollars raised to this date for the Jimmy Fund.

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Dragon Boat Festival 2012

By MEGAN COLLINS | Sunday April 08, 2012 03:37 PM

Dragon Boat Festival is has boat racing and other Chinese cultural activities. There will be Asian arts, crafts, martial arts, and dance performance on Sunday from 12 noon- 5 pm. In addition to the performances, there will be activity areas for children, arts and crafts, info booths set up local Chinese community centers and similar organizations, and lots of food sold by Chinese restaurants.

Dragon boat races began around 2,300 years ago as a ceremony to commemorate the life and death of the Chinese poet-political leader. Now, the races take place around the world and have become sporting events and celebrations of Chinese culture.

The races start in the morning, but the cultural events begin at noon, with the “Eye-Dotting Ceremony” to paint the eyes of the dragons on each boat. This ancient Chinese ritual gives the dragons the power to soar.

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The Boston Red Sox Rebound Season

By JACKSON COOPER
Wednesday April 04, 2012 11:37 AM

Boasting one of the highest payrolls in the league, the Red Sox, and their loyal fans, expect a trip to the post-season every year. In 2011, it looked like everything was on track until the team went cold, and lost twenty games in September. With new management this year, the team hopes to rebound.

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Boston Harborfest 2012

By EMMA COLLINS
Sunday April 01, 2012 06:51 PM

Boston Harborfest 2012 is a Fourth of July festival that stages the colonial and maritime heritage of the historic City of Boston. It is an award-winning festival that strives to honor and remember the past, celebrate the present and educate the future with reenactments, concerts, historical tours and much more.

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The New England Aquarium Whale Watch

By MEGAN COLLINS
Saturday March 17, 2012 08:42 AM

The New England Aquarium Whale Watch is named the best whale watch in Boston. Seeing whales is a guarantee. The two main tours are the day tour and the sunset tour. Addition to providing great views, you can learn a lot as well from the onboard naturalists.

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Swan Boats of Boston

By EMMA COLLINS
Tuesday February 28, 2012 06:24 PM

There are no other Swan Boats of this kind anywhere in the world. These Swan Boats were established in 1877 continue to be family run and hold a special place in the heart of Boston. Spend 15 minutes with a peaceful and charming voyage on the waters of lagoon located in the Public Garden from April to September

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St. Patrick’s Day in Boston

By MEGAN COLLINS
Thursday February 16, 2012 08:58 PM

Home to one of the richest Irish cultures in America, Boston is notorious for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. These celebrations are some of the best ways to explore the city and take in all the Irish history and heritage. The biggest celebration is the St. Patrick’s Day parade in South Boston.

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100th Year Celebration of Fenway Park

By EMMA COLLINS
Saturday February 11, 2012 03:08 PM

One of baseball’s most beloved venues is celebrating its 100^th year of existence, which makes it the oldest running Major League stadium in U.S. history. Take part in an unprecedented and historic celebration. The celebration will highlight Red Sox history over the past one hundred years.

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Isabella Steward Gardner Museum Reopens With a New Wing

By MEGAN COLLINS
Saturday February 04, 2012 08:30 PM

Boston’s treasured Isabella Steward Gardner Museum recently just reopened their doors with a design update and double in size. The new wing is 70,000 square feet. With the new improvements old and new comers will be amazing and fall in love.

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Bruins Stanley Cup Hangover Cured

By JACKSON COOPER
Tuesday January 24, 2012 09:17 AM

The Boston Bruins started out really slow this season after winning the championship last year. This is a common trend in hockey, and is usually referred to as the Stanley Cup hangover. Since the slow start, the entire team has stepped up game play, and captured the top spot in their division.

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