Inaugural Events in Harvard Square!

10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Witness the historic swearing in of the 44th President of the United States in our very public viewing stations.

Viewing stands will be created in front Cardullo’s Gourmet Shoppe (a Hot Spot for Red Sox viewing) and in front of the iconic Information Booth (home of the eye catching Lumen Eclipse Outdoor Video Gallery).

Television coverage will be brought to the Information Booth through our SOLAR WI-FI Meraki Units and the creative team of Ken Carnesi of Apaptyx and Rory Keohane of Lumen Eclipse. Join us for hot coffee & hot cider and person on the street interviews.

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: The ObamaRama Inaugural GALA ON ICE at the Charles Hotel Rink, featuring DJ Kamal from the Boston French Parties and raffle prizes

Indoor Events throughout Harvard Square:

The American Repertory Theatre/MXAT/IATT Class of ’09 are hosting an Inauguration Eve Party! $3 Entry gets you: Door prizes, Funk and Soul Music, Dancing, Obama Photo Booth, Beer, Wines from Rioja, and Toasts featuring excerpts from Inaugural Speeches Past, read by members of the ART/MXAT/IATT Class of ’09! The party will take place on Monday, January 19th, from 6:00PM – 1:30PM in the Zero Arrow Theatre.
0 Arrow Street at Massachusetts Ave., www.amrep.org
We look forward to a week of celebrations at the Carriage House in honor of President-Elect Obama’s Inauguration. And…we’d like to share some of the cheer, so here’s our schedule of special offers and gifts for you:
First, on Tuesday, January 20th, with your cut and blowout (may we suggest a Michelle Obama “bob”?) we are serving a Champagne Toast from 5:00PM to 7:00PM and a gift to you of Bumble and Bumble hairspray to keep all those fly-aways in place. (Please bring in a copy of this newsletter to receive your gift.)

Next, on Wednesday, January 21st, to maintain your luscious locks and supple skin we’re offering a 15% discount on any hair or skincare product. This is a great time to purchase the Dr. Hauschka products that you love as their prices will increase in February. (Please bring a copy of this newsletter to receive your discount.) Wine and cheese served from 5:00PM -7:00PM!

On Thursday, January 22nd get ready for the weekend with a well-groomed manicure. We’ll treat you to a soothing and comforting paraffin wrap that will help heal your most winter damaged skin, sending moisturizing lotion deep into your hands. This is a really special treat in the winter. This treatment, valued at $25, is our gift to you. (When booking your appointment please mention our newsletter and book extra time for your paraffin treatment.)

And, finish the week off with a bang on Friday, January 23rd. Let’s keep the celebration rolling with a stylish shampoo and blowout to get you ready for your weekend get-away or to stay at home in style. Take home an Essie nail color of your choice with our compliments.
33 Church Street
Come to Crema Café to hear the Inaugural Address broadcasted over our stereo system. Listen to history being made as you sip warm drinks and indulge in great food.
27 Brattle Street, www.cremacambridge.com
The Charles Hotel is offering a special Inauguration Obama Celebration Cookie!

Harvard Square is certainly going to be buzzing with excitement as our 44th President (and graduate of Harvard Law School) makes things official on January 20th. The Charles Hotel’s pastry chef, Danny Angelopolus, has created an Obama Celebration Cookie, decorated with Senator Obama’s face and colorful sprinkles. Guests will receive this special treat along with a 10-things-you-didn’t-know-about-Obama bookmark at turndown. Guests will also receive these cookies when dining at Henrietta’s Table or drinking at Noir.
One Bennett Street, www.charleshotel.com