Saturday, September 20, 2008

Nice Music

Allison Way:
http://www.myspace.com/allisontheway

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Free English Song Radio Station

Pandora:
http://www.pandora.com/
Enter the songs that you like, it will play similar songs for you.

Yahoo Music:
http://music.yahoo.com/launchcast/

iTune:
Install iTune, and then download tons of PodCast!

Lime Wire:
http://www.limewire.com/
Free mp3 download....like BT....I have no problem of downloading, but one of my friends said she got a virus from there...so be careful...

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Hair Cut in NY

http://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=salon&ns=1&rpp=10&find_loc=New+York%2C+Ny


I believe this is the one that my friend, Jessie, recommended.
http://www.seitomoko.com/

Saturday, September 6, 2008

Plymouth






Direction

Public Transportation from Boston:

From South Station, take the Commuter Rail (1-800-392-6100) train to the North Plymouth station. Sea Breeze taxi (508) 888-0774 is available for a short ride to Plimoth Plantation (about 15 minutes) or Mayflower II (about 8 minutes). The local GATRA Bus line (508- 746-0378) runs from Plymouth center to the museum.

You may also travel by the Plymouth-Brockton Bus line (508-746-0378) from Boston to Plymouth, which will bring you to a local GATRA stop

25 things to do in Boston under $25


from http://www.boston.com/travel/boston/gallery/25_under_25/


Cities are expensive, and Boston is no different. Want to experience all Boston has to offer without breaking the bank? Look no further. Here's our compilation of 25 fun things to do in Boston for under $25.

1. Explore the Freedom trail

Check out Boston’s unique history along the 2.5 mile-long freedom trail that connects 16 historical sites. For $11, purchase a Freedom Trail Ticket that gains you admission to three of the sites – the Old South Meeting House, the Old State House and the Paul Revere House.

(David L. Ryan / Globe Staff)
2. Ice skate on the Frog Pond

The Boston Common Frog Pond opens for its winter season Nov. 16. Admission is only $4 for ages 14 and older, and children under 13 get in free. Don’t own a pair of skates? Renting is cheap, too, at only $8 for ages 14 and older, and $5 for children under 14.

(Dina Rudick / Globe Staff)

3. Grab a cup of hot chocolate

Pick a table at Burdick’s Chocolate Shop & Cafe, a cozy Harvard Square cafĂ©, and grab a cup of their legendary hot chocolate. Choose from dark, milk or ivory chocolate, and make sure to try one of their delicious pastries, chocolate mice or chocolate-dipped fruits.


4. Indulge in a spa treatment

Not all spa treatments in Boston are super pricey. Head over to G-Spa on Newbury Street, one of the poshest spas in Boston, where their "Beauty Bar," shown above, will help you look your best. The quickie manicure is $15, and add-ons (such as a Cuticle Cure or Hand Rub) are only $5 a piece. Feeling tense? Go for one of their 15-minute massages, including the “Shop-aholic,” which targets the feet, ankles and calf muscles. All quickie massages are priced at $25.


5. Shop for a bargain at Filene's Basement

This Boston landmark, which has been helping shoppers score deals on designer clothes since 1908, is a must for any bargain hunter. Be prepared to dig through bins of clothing to find the treasures you’re looking for.

(Robert Spencer for the Boston Globe)

6. Score a cheap ticket to the symphony

Catch a show at the Boston Symphony Orchestra at a bargain price. Same-day rush tickets are sold for performances on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Friday afternoons. To grab an $8 ticket, make sure to be at the box office by 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for that night’s 8 p.m. show. Rush tickets for Friday’s 1 p.m. show go on sale at 10 a.m the morning of the show.

(Photo courtesy of the

7. Go on a Fenway Park tour

The season may be over, much to the dismay of diehard Sox fans, but tours of Boston’s famous Fenway Park are still being offered. At just $12, the tour is a cheap way to see Fenway from a variety of spots within the park, including a spectacular view from the top of the Green Monster.

8. Go to a pub

There’s a pub on nearly every corner in Boston, most offering great deals on beer and pub food. For some of the cheapest food around, head to The Pour House on Boylston Street. Get half-priced burgers on Saturday evenings and Wednesday night chicken sandwiches for only $2.50. Above, customers enjoy a pint at McGann’s Pub near North Station.


9. Enjoy flowers year-round at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Don’t let the gloom of coming winter get you down. Head to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, where hundreds of gorgeous flowers bloom year-round inside a beautiful indoor garden. Adult tickets cost $12, and children under 18 are admitted free with an adult. College students with a valid college ID pay only $5 for admittance.

10. Get a high-fashion haircut

Want a professional haircut, but without the usual Newbury Street prices? Salon Mario Russo and Vidal Sassoon Salon offer discounted haircuts at their Newbury Street locations during training nights, where newly-hired stylists practice new styles and techniques. At Salon Mario Russo, you can get a haircut for $25, while at Vidal Sassoon, haircuts done by newly-hired stylists cost $16. Or sign up online for Umi Salon, where “model call” haircuts by stylists-in-training are free. Above, a customer gets her hair styled at Salon Mario Russo.


11. Have afternoon tea

Several of Boston’s swankiest hotels offer afternoon tea at reasonable prices. The Bristol Lounge at the Four Seasons Hotel offers scones, pastries and tea sandwiches along with a pot of tea for $24 per person, while Swan’s Court at the Park Plaza Hotel offers finger sandwiches, petit fours and chocolate covered strawberries with their tea for $21 per person.

12. Visit the Franklin Park Zoo

During the off season, prices at this popular zoo are reduced. Go see the lions, exotic birds and butterfly exhibits for a discounted price of $9.50 for adults and $5.50 for children under 12. On Saturday mornings, the zoo offers half price tickets from 10 a.m. to noon.

(George Rizer / Globe Staff)

13. Make your own jewelry

Head to Beadworks on Newbury Street to make your own unique jewelry, often at a fraction of the cost of store-bought baubles. Glass, enamel, wooden, silver and crystal beads come in many shapes and colors, and range from 5 cents to $2 per bead.

(Handout photo)

14. Get cheap tickets to a show

BosTix, with kiosks in Faneuil Hall and Copley Square, offer discounted tickets to shows all over Boston. Dance, theatre, museum and TD Banknorth Garden events are often half-price on the day of the show.


15. Get a bird's eye view of Boston

For the perfect 360-degree view of Boston, head to the top of the Prudential Center. As you walk around the Skywalk, an audio tour will describe the various historic and cultural hotspots around the city. Ticket prices are $10.50 for adults and $7 for children under 12.

16. Karaoke your heart out

Love to sing? Dream of being on the stage? Then Limelight Stage and Studios is the place for you. Head over to this karaoke bar at the corner of Tremont and Boylston Street for the chance to sing along to hundreds of hits from all genres of music. Cover charges are $5 before 10 p.m. and $10 after 10 p.m., and guests must be over the age of 18.


17. Catch a comedy show

If you need a good laugh, head to the Comedy Connection in Faneuil Hall. Many shows are as cheap as $15. Enjoy a variety of local comedians, hypnotists and more in this club once named “The Best Comedy Club in the Country” by USA Today. Above, Sparky Schneider of Arlington auditions onstage.

(Barry Chin / Globe Staff)

18. Take a brewery tour

Both the Harpoon Brewery and the Sam Adams Brewery offer tours at selected times throughout the week, with free beer sampling following the tour. The Harpoon tour is free, while the Sam Adams tour requests a $2 donation, all of which goes to local charities.

(Mark Wilson / Globe Staff)

19. Buy some fresh veggies at Haymarket

Fridays and Saturdays turn Hanover Street into a busy marketplace, where vendors offer fruits, vegetables and fish at bargain prices.

(Essdras M. Suarez / Globe Staff)

20. Catch some live music

Boston is rich in venues offering nightly music for every different taste. Head to The Middle East or T.T. the Bear’s Place in Cambridge or Paradise Rock Club on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston for unique nightly performances by local bands. Many offer tickets for as low as $10. Above, crew members set up for a show at the Paradise.


21. Put on your bowling shoes

Even if you’re no good, chances are you like to bowl. Milky Way Lounge and Lanes in Jamaica Plain is a funky restaurant and bowling alley combo that charges a flat rate of $25 per hour per lane, which includes bowling shoes. Up to six players can bowl on one lane, making the rate only $4.20 per person per hour.

(David Kamerman / Globe Staff)

22. Shoot some pool

For a casual time with friends, Big City, located on Brighton Avenue in Allston, has great deals on pool. For $19.99, you can get what they call "The 3P's": pool, a pitcher, and a pizza. With 21 championship pool tables and 80 beers on tap, Big City is a perfect destination for weekend fun.

(Zara Tzanev for the Boston Globe)

23. See where movies were filmed in Boston

One of Boston’s newest tour companies, the Boston Movie Mile Walking Tour, offers guests the chance to walk along the most filmed mile in Boston. Walk with a tour guide and visit the Bull & Finch Pub (the inspiration for “Cheers”), sit on the famous park bench from “Good Will Hunting,” and more. Tickets are $20 for adults, $16 for students and teens, and $10 for children ages six to 12.

(Jonathan Wiggs / Globe Staff)

24. See Boston's most photogenic spots

Advertised as “historic walking tours with a photographic edge,” PhotoWalks offers walking historic tours of Boston, focusing on areas that make for beautiful photographs. Choose from Beacon Hill, Back Bay, Postcards of Boston and more, and tour the areas while learning how to take great photos. Tickets are $25 for adults and $12 for children ages 12 to 17.

25. Eat a North End pastry

Walk down Hanover Street in the North End to grab a tasty cannoli or cake from one of the area’s many pastry shops. Both Mike’s Pastry and Modern Pastry offer specialty cakes, cookies, and pies for every taste.

(Wendy Maeda / Globe Staff)

Hostels

http://www.bostonhostel.org/