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Check out all the fun and excitement near your Boston apartment at the House of Blues!Once becoming a resident of Boston, one of the most interesting places to spend time is the House of Blues Boston. Here you will find a music culture so deeply rooted in America, it spans centuries. Listen to Rhythm and Blues while you swing to the down home Rock and Roll. Stop in and listen to Martin Sexton, Brit Floyd or Mutemath. The line up of shows for spring activities will offer plenty of evening activity after a busy day.

Politics and boating are hot topics in this college town. Boston has its conglomerates but it is filled with quaint establishments ringing of history and culture. The House of Blues Boston is an intricate part of this community and its history. People meet and chat while musical notes float on the air of food and conversation. The House of Blues Boston welcomes visitors and residents, new and old to this city that plays host to education and culture.

Brighton Apartments are placed in a convenient setting. Close to shops and local places to eat. These apartments are within steps of the busy after hour spots including the House of Blues Boston. Starting out in the city of Cambridge, the House of Blues Boston is the place for meeting friends. Sit and listen to the mix of jazz, rock, and blues. Talk about the day’s activities and make plans for the future.

Not far away you will find Boston University Apartments and Fenway Apartments; favorites with students attending college in the area. Northeastern University Apartments offer many variations on apartment living, very convenient with great opportunities for social activities. Apartment Allston are lovely rentals with many additives; apartments with fireplaces, wood flooring and great locations. This quaint town with redbrick streets that whisper the first Congress is meeting is a wonderful place to live and study. Brighton Apartments are located in a great area granting easy access to transportation and college facilities.

Fun and exciting attractions around boston real estateOne local haunt you’ll have to check out is Kings Bowling in the Back Bay (kingsbackbay.com). This classic piece of Americana combines retro style with state of the art facilities, including 16 lanes of bowling and billiards, shuffleboard and Skee Ball tables, as well as over 30 big-screen, hi-def TV screens. The bars bring old-school style back into fashion with a mix of modern and classic cocktails. The restaurant offers a broad comfort food menu of burgers, pizza and other American favorites.

If you’re living in Boston college apartments, Boston University housing or Northeastern University apartments, drop by Kings for a casual date or a night of good fun with your friends. Kings is also convenient to Fenway apartments, Allston apartments, Kenmore apartments or Brighton rentals. Trivia nights, open mic, karaoke and other great events run throughout the week, along with special deals and discounts.

Kings Bowling in the Back Bay also serves as a fantastic event venue for weddings (and bachelor/bachelorette parties), birthday parties, business events or team celebrations. In their long history they’ve handled over 10,000 events, and their dedicated staff will make sure you and your guests have a great time.

The Wilbur Theatre, in Boston’s historic theater district, hosts A-list comedy and music talent on a weekly basis. Comedy favorites like Joel McHale, Jimmy Fallon, Bill Maher and Joan Rivers are just a few of the guests to grace the stage of the Wilbur. The theatre is located on Tremont Street, with easy access from Interstate 93 and the Mass Pike. Boston University apartment residents enjoy the variety of comedy performers offered at the Wilbur, as well as a host of contemporary and musical acts. Students taking advantage of Boston college housing find the charm of the historic theatre district an added draw. Stars like Howie Mandell, George Lopez and David Spade attract residents of Boston college apartments with edgy humor and non-stop laughs. Enjoy a night of music at the Wilbur with performers like Greg Lake and John Anderson, and take a look back with the music of Bill Monroe. Boston University housing students can also enjoy the Wilbur with shows like George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic! The Wilbur is one of many great reasons to choose college housing Boston. Tickets to shows at The Wilbur Theatre are available at the Wilbur Box Office at 246 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, through The Wilbur Website, www.thewilbur.com or at any area Ticketmaster outlet. Check out historic Wilbur Theatre for some authentic Boston entertainment.

Holiday fun in Boston, speedo run on Newbury StreetIn 2000, five guys got together and thought it would be a hoot to get into the holiday spirit by running around Boston wearing only Santa hats and Speedos. The men ran through Newbury Street, a part of Boston known for its high-end stores, carrying a boombox playing the Muppets Christmas Carols. Surprised to see what a positive reaction they garnered from the crowd, this became the unofficial first Santa Speedo Run in Boston.

Charitable Causes

Over the years, the number of runners has increased exponentially. The 2011 Santa Speedo Run expects to attract hundreds of runners. Each participant enlists sponsors in order to raise money for charities that help children. Charities in the past that received money from the Boston event include the Play Ball Foundation, Cradles to Crayons, the September 11th Children’s Fund and the Starlight Children’s Foundation.

Area Participants

Runners come from all areas of the city. Participants arrive from Boston University apartments, Brighton rentals and Allston Apartments. Running groups are formed in Brighton apartments and Fenway apartments. Put up signs in your development to see if anyone would be interested in raising money for this worthy cause.

Registration

To get started, register as an individual or a team online through the Santa Speedo Run website. You can join a team or run on your own. Besides paying the $30 registration fee, you must commit to a fundraising goal of at least $400. Donations can be made online or given directly to you.

Don’t forget to read over the waivers and cancellation agreements before you register. The waiver acknowledges the potential dangers associated with running in only your bathing suit in freezing cold conditions. Other hazards include tripping, slipping on icy roadways and getting hit by a vehicle as you cross roadways. You also agree to provide the charity with adequate notice if you plan to cancel. The run only allows a maximum of 500 participants and keeps a waitlist in case of cancellations.

Required Attire

What do you wear? No shrinking violets in this humorous event. A Speedo like bathing suit is required to run in the event. However, keep those thongs at home. No need to flash the crowds of holiday shoppers. Besides the swimsuit, runners wear a Santa hat or beard and sneakers. Bring along a bag to change into warmer clothes once the run is done. Also, don’t forget to bring along your registration paperwork and any donations you’ve collected.

Event Details

You must be 21 to run in the event and the festivities kick off at 10 am on December 10, 2011 when the doors open at Lir Tavern at 903 Boylston Street in Boston. After check-in and plenty of time to gather some liquid courage, the run begins at 1 pm. The one-mile jog heads down Boylston Street until the runners reach Berkeley Street. Newbury Street is used as the return route and participants finish back at the Lir Tavern. The post-run party starts at 1:30 pm and continues into the wee hours of the night.

Students in college apartments in Boston will not regret getting involved in this exciting annual event. The drinks flow freely as you get into the holiday spirit and raise money for a good cause. Expect to see some interesting swimwear and festive accessories as you race through the city. The fun doesn’t stop after the race as you get dressed and mingle at Lir Tavern.

Take a tour at Boston's Harpoon BreweryAnyone who has attended Boston University or the nearby Newton Campus of Boston College will agree that he got much of his education after class. Both campuses are located close to one of the most sophisticated cities in America.  An area that teams with fascinating things to see and do. Those who live in Suffolk University apartments or Berklee  apartments are fortunate to be near Chinatown, the Theatre District and, of course, just a short cab ride to the famous Harpoon Brewery.

The Harpoon Brewery is within blocks of several South Boston apartments which provide great UMass housing opportunities for students. When you get some time away from the books, take a ride down to this famous brewery. They love visitors and will happily give you a tour of the place.

The brewery is only open for tours on the weekend and visitors are encouraged to get their tickets early, because the tours sell out fast. That’s right, this place is so popular that you have to buy a ticket to get in. Saturday tours begin at 10:30 a.m., and a group is allowed in to start their tour every half hour until 5 p.m. However, the tickets are often sold out by 2 p.m. On Sundays, tours launch every half hour from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. While you are waiting for your turn, you can visit the nearby Institute of Contemporary Art or lounge at a neighborhood pub or restaurant.

Tickets for the tour are $5.00, and the cost is well worth it. Your guide will take you through the brewery and explain each step in the beer-making process. No brewing or bottling is actually taking place on the weekend, but that gives you a chance to get close to the equipment. The best part is at the end where, if you are over 21, you are given a free souvenir glass and invited to indulge in some of the frothy stuff you just learned about.

Tasters are given samples of Harpoon’s two premium brands: UFO and Harpoon. Harpoon does not have an open bar; the tasting is part of the tour. It is narrated so that you will acquire a better understanding of what you are drinking. You will learn to appreciate the flavor of fine beer and to tell the difference in quality.

The tasting room is spacious and can accommodate up to 80 people at a time. It features a Brewhouse platform overlooking the brewery. For those who wish to see the factory in operation, Harpoon encourages visitors to come to their weekday tastings held Monday through Fridays at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. These events are free and include complimentary samples of Harpoon and UFO beers. These samplings are also narrated, and include a history of Harpoon and an explanation of the brewing process. Free beer is, of course, very popular with the local college crowd, so come early.

Whether you are taking the tour, or attending a tasting, Harpoon encourages anyone who can to come by public transit since parking spaces in the area are limited. This is convenient for those who are fortunate enough to live in the vicinity. If you want to be a part of the downtown culture of this vibrant, exciting city, browse through available  Boston neighborhood apartments through Warren Rentals and contact one of our expert real estate agents today!

It doesn’t matter whether you’re heading to Boston for the holidays or if you call it your home, there’s a variety of activities that cater to the young adult crowd to make your four- or five-day Thanksgiving break an enjoyable one.

Boston Nightlife

Nightlife
The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is the biggest bar night of the year. All of your friends are back home and you’re all ready to meet up, knock a few cold ones back and reminisce about your respective schools, jobs, families and lives. And if you’re living in Boston University Apartments or other Boston college apartments in the area, you’re within walking distance from a number of college bars that cater to the younger crowds. Such establishments include Great Scott, Our House West, The Kells, T Anthony’s and the Paradise Rock Club and Lounge. There’s also things to do if you’re living further away from the city in the west-side neighborhoods of Allston and/or Brighton, such as the Deep Ellum and Draft Bar and Grille.

Boston sports activities

Sports
Living in Boston College or Boston University apartments? Then you’re close to one of Boston’s professional sports franchises, several of which are hitting full stride around Thanksgiving. If hockey is your thing, be sure to catch the 2010-11 Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins. The Bruins host the Detroit Red Wings and Winnipeg Jets on back-to-back nights starting November 25 at the TD Garden. The defending champs are more than enough excitement to help you get over the Red Sox’s September collapse!

Boston duck boat tours

Take a Tour
Just because you live in Boston doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy all that it has to offer. Don’t take your city for granted, leave your apartment and head downtown to take a “duck boat” tour. The tours show you the sights and sounds of the city, both by land and by sea. Or tie one on with a tour of the Sam Adam’s brewery, which depart every 45 minutes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. most weekdays. Boston is a place that literally just has an aura of history. You might even choose to make your own tour. Take a walk down to the Boston Harbor where the Boston Tea Party took place or past Fenway Park, the oldest ballpark in the MLB.

Boston Common. Enjoying the outdoors of the city.

Enjoy the Outdoors
Just 0.2 miles from the city center is the Boston Commons. What Central Park is to New York City is what the Boston Commons is to Boston. The 50-acre park is the among the oldest in the country and serves as the starting point for a system of connected parks that wind throughout the city’s neighborhoods. If you’re looking to get out of your apartment and wind down, head to “the Common” It’s perfect for walking, jogging, people-watching or just taking in the city that surrounds you. You shouldn’t be thinking about that term paper on your Thanksgiving break, but if you’re looking for some writing inspiration, the Common might be able to help. Martin Luther King Jr. and Pope John Paul III have given speeches at the famed park.

Culture and shopping on Boston's famous Newbury Street.

Take in the Culture
Head over to Newbury Street and browse 15 art galleries that line either side of the road. While you’re there, be sure to stop into Newbury Fine Arts, where you’ll see paintings by Ronnie Wood, the famed Rolling Stones guitarist/artist. It’s a great way to kill some time in between your other stops throughout the city. Plus, as an added benefit, it’s free to browse the galleries. What’s more is it’s just a short commute from downtown apartments and also manageable from west-side Allston and Brighton rentals
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Time for giving in the Boston areaDuring this coming Thanksgiving holiday season, a time when you want to share your time and effort with your community during your break from college, you will also need to find affordable housing near your volunteer location. By choosing a central location near adequate public transportation, as well as a prime spot near the social activities that Boston has to offer.
Boston offers a tremendous number of opportunities for you to become an involved part of the season of giving. You will be able to feed your desire and need  to step away from course work, intense studying, deadlines and exams while offering a kind hand to those who need your help during your Thanksgiving break.
Once you have decided you want to volunteer in Boston during Thanksgiving, you will have a wide array of options where you can share your good will. Depending on how much time you have to offer and what type of work you would like to do, and the area of the city in which you would like to spend your time volunteering, you will have many choices for living arrangements.
One volunteer option to consider is the Boston Living Center, which celebrates its Annual Celebration of Life at the Hynes Convention Center in the Back Bay. This event offers a full dinner for those living with HIV/AIDS, as well as for their families and loved ones.
You may also choose to go the classic route and Ring the Bell for the Salvation Army. This option may provide you with a longer time frame in which you can offer your volunteer services to the community of Boston.
Consider giving your time to one of the many hospitals in the Boston area. You may be able to work at the reception or visitor’s desk. You may also be asked to visit patients who have been hospitalized without any family near where you can keep someone company by talking, reading a book, or playing a game.
Don’t forget fine, furry friends while you’re in the Boston area. Volunteer at Boston’s animal shelters to spread love and kindness to animals who are without a family of their own this holiday season.
Boston offers many safe neighborhoods, steeped in historical and cultural tradition, where you can hang your hat after a long day of volunteering your generous services. By choosing an apartment located in any of the neighborhoods listed below, you can be confident that you will return to a safe, comfortable place to rest after a night out on the town with friends.
One route to finding the right accommodations will be in checking with the many colleges in the area such as Boston University housing, Boston University apartments or Boston College apartments.
Also, be open to looking beyond the college areas into the more cozy nearby neighborhoods such as Allston apartments, which are located in the western part of the city and are adjacent to Brighton apartments. The two areas area often referred to as Allston-Brighton and both feature multi-family Victorian style homes, often in the form of triple deckers, or three-story apartment buildings.
You might also want to check out Fenway apartments, which are near Fenway Park, home of the Red Sox, located in the heart of the Fenway-Kenmore area.
No matter where you choose to live during your time of giving this Thanksgiving, you will find rich history, cultural diversity and a great chance to feel a part of your community.

Fenway Neighborhood latest Halloween season attraction.Halloween is a great time of year, and with the introduction of Fear at Fenway, it’s important to be centrally located in Boston. SpookyWorld is finally coming to Boston, the first time in the 20-year history of the company. Finding Fenway apartments is a great way to be close to the attraction to enjoy all it has to offer.

When you live in Boston college housing, you are already somewhat close to Fenway Park. Maybe not close enough so you can actually walk over to the event, but you can always take the T. After all, you might be scared so badly by the three different attractions the experience has to offer that you might not want to get behind the wheel of a car right away when it’s over.

Brigham Manor is one of the attractions of Fear at Fenway. It is based upon the restoration of an old manor that witnessed 13 different atrocities back in the 1800s, of which no one will speak about. People can walk through the manor and find out if the manor is truly neglected and empty. There is a lot to be said about this haunted place, and many are just dying to check it out.

By the time you’ve gone through there, you’ll want to make sure your new home isn’t haunted so you can stop the nightmares. When that’s the case, you should check out some Brighton apartments or Northeastern University apartments to be guaranteed that you are comfortable in your surroundings without any kinds of questionable sounds heard in the middle of the night.

Hancock Hill Cemetery is another of the attractions at Fear at Fenway. Notorious characters of Boston’s past have been buried here. Many people claim that it is purely evil, despite many different attempts to try and rid the grounds of the wicked atmosphere. Those that dare to check out the cemetery in October can buy tickets online, but don’t scream too loud or you’ll give it away that you’re actually scared!

Enjoying these types of festivities are a lot of fun, but only if you live in the neighborhood. When you find Boston college apartments, you will be able to run home and hide under the covers until you think it’s safe to come out again. Ghosts, goblins and zombies are going to be running amuck this Halloween season, and it’s all part of the fun and games at the Fear at Fenway — or is it?

The third and final attraction at the Fear at Fenway is the 3D Freak Out. It is a labyrinth where visitors walk through hallways of doom and gloom. Around each corner, there are fumes steaming out of barrels, menacing beasts and unpredictable fiends throughout the entire place. You’ll hear screams coming in every direction and you might begin to question if it really is just an attraction or if something is after you.

Living in the Boston area will ensure that you are included in all this fun. Being on the outskirts and away from the action isn’t living at all. You don’t want to keep living with your mummy, and if your tomb is getting a little small, it’s time to start looking for a new place to live.

Fear at Fenway is one of the best haunted house attractions in the country because it is created by SpookyWorld. There are things that go on all year long at Fenway and throughout Boston that you need to be a part of — but you need to have an apartment here first!

October in Boston isn’t solely dependent on the fate of the Red Sox at Fenway. Early exits for the city’s professional baseball team can be a blessing in disguise, freeing up your schedule for the other events going on in the city.

One of downtown Boston’s longest running October events is the Head of the Charles Regatta. First organized in 1965, this two-day rowing event is the world’s largest. More than 8,000 rowers come from around the world to participate in 55 different rowing events taking place on the Charles River. More than 300,000 spectators come in mid-October to witness these races, the most popular of which is a three-mile race across the length of the head of the Charles River.

Foodies may be interested in the annual Boston Local Food Festival. Set up along Boston waterfront, this free event lets visitors peruse the stands of local farmers, fishermen, chefs and other food producers in a showcase of local, sustainable food. Food items are available for sale, and various health and educational activities will be in operation for those hoping to learn more.

Theater is always available in downtown Theatre District through numerous local playhouses and theaters, including the Orpheum Theatre, Paramount Center, and Adams Gallery, among others. A wide variety of shows are constantly in production, some of which introduce viewers to Boston’s rich history as an important pre-revolutionary city in America.

Although the Boston Marathon doesn’t take place until April, other large, public races take place in Boston during October. The Samaritan’s 5K Run/Walk often takes place the first Saturday in October and serves as a fundraiser for Samaritan’s, a local non-profit working to reduce the risk of suicide among Massachusetts residents. The Boston Athletic Association Half Marathon takes place in mid-October and is a joint venture of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. Later in the month is the Mayor’s Cup, a 5K cross country race taking place in Franklin Park on the same course used for the NCAA men’s and women’s cross country championships.

Families with small children may be more interested in the Great Pumpkin Float happening Saturday Oct. 22. Bring a small, carved pumpkin south of downtown Boston to Davenport Creek near the Neponset River. Candles are provided, and then the pumpkins are released into the river and watched as they float out on the creek.

Sports are also in full bloom in Boston by the time October rolls around. The professional hockey team Boston Bruins start regular season play in October, and the Boston Celtics basketball team follows suit toward the end of the month. Both teams play at the TD Garden just outside downtown Boston along the Charles River Basin. Boston College football games are played several miles west of downtown, but residents of Allston apartments, Brighton apartments, or Boston College housing are a quick drive or bus ride from the stadium.

Fall in Boston is punctuated by the thousands of college students that return to the city for another school year. Thursday evening the Museum of Fine Arts opened its doors to all of these young people with its annual “College Night.”

College Night at the MFA in Boston

A Night of Fun, Food, and Art!

Music blared from the steps of this iconic building as masses of college students from around the area flooded its doors.

Tempting poor college students with free food from Chipotle and Pinkberry was just one way the museum lured hundreds of young Boston residents to come and experience all the fine art that the MFA has to offer. The event also featured live music and activities throughout the evening and, of course, art!

Although there were no exact numbers, the event appeared to have a great turnout which bodes well in the mind of Herbert Jones, the museum’s coordinator for volunteer and intern programs. He hopes that students had a memorable experience and that they will want to return to the museum throughout the year. “I want this to be a resource for students,” he said. “I want it to be a destination in the school year.”

Boston is a great place for college students to experience cultures from around the world – the MFA is one of these great cultural hubs in the city. If you want to experience all that Boston has to offer contact a Warren Rentals agent today to help find the perfect apartment for you!

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