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Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Fun and The Shins Headlining Boston Calling Music Festival at City Hall Plaza

Music groups such as Fun, The National, The Shins, and Of Monsters and Men, are scheduled to perform May 25-26.

  Get your tickets now for the Boston Calling Music Festival because they will be selling out! Popular groups like Fun, The Shins, Of Monsters and Men, for a total of 18 music acts that your grandma has never heard of - will his the Boston City Hall Plaza stage on the weekend of May 25-26.  Click here for the full lineup of acts for the Boston Calling Music Festival. The festival is a two-day, two-stage event with access to both stages, food, services and more. All ages are welcome and children younger than 10 are free. Boston Calling is a rain or shine event, so only in the event of a state wide emergency that forces Boston Calling to be canceled, will all tickets purchased in advance be refunded. Ticket sales start Friday, March 8 and be…

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

West Roxbury - What Are Your Sports Favorite?

Soccer coach Hank George loves the Boston Celtics, but doesn't think that there will be an NBA season this upcoming year.

Former Boston Bulldogs and New Hampshire Phantoms soccer player, Hank George tells us about is favorites regarding sports. Name: Hank George Do You Think There Will Be An NBA Season This Year: I don't think so. What's Your Favorite Boston Sports Team: Boston Celtics What Is Your Favorite Sport To Play: Soccer If You Could Meet One Sports Player, Dead Or Alive, Who Would It Be: Pele because he was the first to represent and do it all. Do You Think The Bruins Will Repeat: It's always difficult to repeat. All Four Boston Teams Have Won A Championship Recently, Which One Were You More Excited For (Red Sox, Celtics, Patriots, or Bruins): The Patriots.

Friday, August 19, 2011

What Are Your Summer Favorites?

Rich Piatelli lists "Surfin' USA" by the Beach Boys as his favorite summer song. What is yours?

There's nothing like enjoying a cool summer breeze with your favorite summer beverage in hand. What are your summer favorites? Name: Rich Piatelli Favorite Thing About Summer: Cape Cod Favorite Summer Drink: Diet Coke Favorite Summer Activity: Sailing Favorite Beach: Lawrence Pond What Was Your Favorite Summer: This one because of Cape Cod. Favorite Summer Song: "Surfin' USA" by Beach Boys Quote About Summer: "This summer has been very relaxing."

Thursday, August 18, 2011

What Are Your Summer Favorites?

Pass Linda Butler a San Pellegrino when it's summertime.

Linda Baker shared her summer favorites with West Roxbury while her husband did the grocery shopping.  Name: Linda Baker Favorite Thing About Summer: Gardening  Favorite Summer Drink: San Pellegrino Favorite Summer Activity: Zumba What Was Your Favorite Summer: 2005 because of my vacation to Mexico. Describe The Summer In One Word: Humid Favorite Summer Song: Anything by the O'Jays Quote About Summer: "I have learned and discovered a lot about my self and change. I have reflected on the past and bought positie into the present. Oh, and I love watermelon. I should've said that."

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

What Are Your Summer Favorites?

Robert Joyce shares his summer favorites while fundraising for the Bethany Health Care Center in front of Roche Bros.

While fundraising for the Bethany Health Care Center, Robert Joyce spared a few minutes to discuss his summer favorites. Lemonade and Watermelon aren't his only fond memories of summertime. Here's what Joyce had to say... Name: Robert Joyce Favorite Thing About Summer: Watermelon Favorite Summer Drink: Lemonade What is Your Favorite Summer Activity: Exercising outside What was Your Favorite Summer: 1966 was a great summer. I was getting ready for the '66-'67 year basketball season. I went to the Sweet 16 with St. Michael's College. Favorite Summer Song: "Margaritaville" by Jimmy Buffet Quote About Summer: "If I could describe this summer in one word I would have to say this has been one rockin' summer."

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

What Are Your Summer Favorites?

Jaque Cobb's favorite beach is Nantasket - what's yours?

Before going grocery shopping with her family, Jaque Cobb stopped to talk with West Roxbury Patch. She said she's been enjoying her summer to the fullest. See exactly why below. Name: Jaque Cobb Favorite Thing About Summer: The beach Favorite Summer Drink: Strawberry daiquiri Favorite Summer Activity: Volleyball What Was Your Favorite Summer: This year because of my trip to the Barbados. Favorite Beach: Nantasket Favorite Summer Song: "How To Love" by Lil Wayne Quote About Summer: "Stay cool."

Monday, August 15, 2011

What Are Your Summer Favorites?

Josh Cummings shares his favorite summer moments.

Josh Cummings shared his summer favorites with us after stopping to purchase some flowers for his wife along with a few extra goodies at Roche Bros. Take a look below to see his summer favorites and share your own in the comments section. Name: Josh Cummings Favorite Thing About Summer: Being outside Favorite Summer Drink: Lemonade Favorite Summer Activity: Playing around in the pool. What Was Your Favorite Summer: Last year because of my vacation to Maine with my family. Favorite Summer Song: "Old Blue Chair" by Kenny Chesney Quote About Summer: "This has been one busy summer."

Thursday, August 4, 2011

What Are Your Summer Favorites?

Newlyweds Justin and Kate Russell shared in a game of Frisbee and share their favorite summer activities.

For newlyweds Justin and Kate Russell, it is quite obvious that they love Frisbee. So much so, that they organized a celebratory Frisbee game with their friends to celebrate their recent wedding. Congratulations, Justin and Kate! (In the photo, Justin is holding a white Frisbee and has his arm around Kate.) Name: Justin & Kate Russell Favorite Things About Summer: Frisbee Favorite Summer Drink: Smoothie Favorite West Roxbury Spot: Millenium Park Favorite Summer Song: 96 Degrees in the Shade - Third World What do you Want to do Before the Summer Ends: Spend as much as time as possible in the sun.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

What Are Your Summer Favorites?

Joel Lebaw's favorite summer was '67 - when his first son was born. When was your favorite summer?

Everyone has their favorite summer things, maybe it's watching fireworks over the Charles River, canoeing, ice cream cones, or just relaxing in an air-conditioned room.  Patch caught up with Joel Lebaw outside of Roche Bros and asked him about his summer favorites. Name: Joel Lebaw Favorite Thing About Summer: Longer days Favorite Summer Drink: Coke Favorite Summer Activity: Used to jog, but fundraising. What was Your Favorite Summer: 1967, had my first born son. Describe the Summer in One Word: Busy

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

What Are Your Summer Favorites?

Danny Murray and dog Sammy tell us all about their summer. What are your West Roxbury summer favorites?

What are your favorite summer pastimes? Maybe it's going to Fenway Park with your dad, or visiting Hynes Playground with your little ones. Check out Danny Murray and his summer favorites. Name: Danny Murray Favorite Thing About Summer: Walking dog Favorite Summer Drink: Coke or Pepsi Favorite West Roxbury Summer Spot: Roche Brothers What Do You Want to Do Before the Summer Ends: Get as much sun as possible.

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