Harvard Square in Cambridge will be transformed into “Hogwarts Square” for what organizers call “the Best Harry Potter Party ever.” Beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, shops and restaurants around the square will feature special Harry Potter-themed menus, windows and events. The festivities end at midnight when “the need to read sends everyone on their merry way,” according to the Harvard Square website. US Potter fans mob Harvard Yard for ‘Wizard Rock’
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Books, films and now gigs: Harry Potter rocks
If you’ve never heard of wizard rock, you’re too late: this musical movement will reach its apex on Friday…
‘Blue’ has street cred, politically Performance artists brings issues to a vote
A ballot box sits perched on an adult-size tricycle…
For Harry Potter fans about to rock, we salute you
We’re the Hungarian Horntails! Are you ready to burn this place down into a fiery wreck?” yells 8-year-old Darius Wilkins, onstage with bandmates Rayn Feeney, 9, and his younger brother, Holden, 5. They’re in the middle of sound check on a muggy Saturday afternoon in June at Pete’s Candy Store in Brooklyn. Seconds later, there’s another high-pitched yelp from Darius: “We’re the Hungarian Horntails, and we’re going to blow this place up with fire and rock!”
Three More Buildings in Boston Metro Area Achieve Energy Star Designation
Boston continues to be a national leader in energy efficiency for buildings, as two hotels and a residence hall in Cambridge and Boston have now achieved Energy Star designation.
Designed so you’ll walk this way: Harvard Square alley becomes a pedestrian oasis
In a city, it’s the little things that matter. When we think of architecture, we may think first about prominent buildings by famous designers. Boston’s Trinity Church in Copley Square, perhaps, or the Hancock Tower.
From Harvard Square, With Love
In Harvard Square, Valentine’s Day celebrations will last all month long. The Harvard Square Business Association has commissioned a 28-video series called “With Love from Harvard Square.”
The Battle Over Harvard’s Square
Three-hundred-and-seventy years ago, Harvard opened up its first buildings in an area surrounded by wood yards and cows. Today, the University is one of the largest landowners in the Square—a disturbing fact to some of its business neighbors.
Brattle Battle Cry: Cash
Harvard Square Theatre still on the hunt for $500,000…
Coming to Cambridge: Paris on the Charles; Al fresco toasts will be a sidewalk sight
It was a choice they didn’t want to make: the sun or the Sam Adams.