Back in Beantown

We are back in Boston for a few days before Ryanhood's shows on Thursday and Friday. Just a quick plug...if you are in Boston and free on Friday night, Ryanhood is playing with Owen Plant at Club Passim, 7pm and 10pm, tickets available at the venue or online, www.clubpassim.com. Without a question, Club Passim is by far the coolest venue that I've seen Ryanhood play at, or have seen any concert at for that matter. It's a 50+ year old folk club and vegetarian restaurant. People who go there love music, and are ready to go along for the ride and laugh, listen, sing,...it's great...you should come. :)

Or, if you are in NYC, Saturday night at The Underground Cafe, 20 Murray St. at 8pm is the place to be. :)

Okay...onto being back in Boston. I LOVE this city! It's starting to get cold and when taking public transportation and walking everywhere, there is definitely the need to wear a hat, scarf, mittens, etc...but I love it! I love walking past cute shops and restaurants, I love waiting for the T, riding the T, reading The Metro on the T, I love the eclectic assortment of people on the sidewalks, I love the recycling containers on the sidewalks, I love how big the natural & organic section is at the grocery store, I love the memories we have from living and visiting here, I love the friendships we have here, ... Visiting Boston puts me on a bit of an emotional overload I suppose you could say. :)

We are staying with our friends, Lisa and Stace, and their kids, Abby and Cameron (fun pick of names, eh?) in Porter Square. Last night we had a wonderful dinner by candlelight, and then this morning the house was bustling with their friends over for breakfast. Ryan and I went to the ICA (Institute for Contemporary Art) in the South End, and for lunch at Flour Bakery and Cafe (YUM!). Ryan and I have determined that Contemporary Art is definitely our favorite art to see in a museum. There was a great exhibit going on by Tara Donovan using all common materials in large quantities...have a look...


Paper plates folded:


Toothpicks that were in a large crate and emptied out...not glue or adhesive used:


Foil paper:


And, my favorite...Styrofoam cups!