Weekend Picks

2.3 min readBy Published On: February 22nd, 2012Categories: Arts and Entertainment, Lifestyle0 Comments on Weekend Picks

Weekend of March 2, 2012

Shop:
The thrill is in the hunt and what better place to stalk designers than a consignment shop.  Closet Connection has officially opened its doors.  You never know what treasures may be lurking in the racks.  For shop hours: https://caughtinsouthie.com/shop/thrill-hunt

Pamper:
Spa Christine is offering a grand St. Patrick’s Day special that will have your lashes a flutter.  Get a full set of eyelash extensions 50% off (regular price $250) March price $125 (Tues-Friday 10am–4pm).  Just think how amazing your eyes will look on parade day!  For a list of other special they are featuring: http://www.spachristine.com/spaServices/specials.asp

Drink:
Get your Irish up!  It’s the St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Harpoon kicks off this weekend and features beer, Irish rock bands, beer, corned beef and cabbage, beer and a hangover.  For more information: https://caughtinsouthie.com/get-your-beer-here

Eat:
Fill up your belly.  The weekend is the perfect time to enjoy a big and hearty breakfast complete with bacon and homefries.  Southie has so many places to choose from so we’d thought we’d offer you some help. Whether you like your eggs scrambled or over easy, we’ve got some suggestions on where to get breakfast and brunch.  https://caughtinsouthie.com/restaurants-bar/how-do-you-your-eggs

Prepare:
Our Ultimate Guide to St. Patrick’s Day is ready to ready to read.  Want to know how to throw and open house? Wondering where to park your car or how to behave? We’ve got it all covered. https://caughtinsouthie.com/ultimate-guide-st-patricks-day-southie

Breathe:
Take time for yourself this weekend.  Eastside Yoga (516 East Second Street) offers drop-in classes for just $10 bucks ($75 per month for unlimited classes).  Try the newly added class Power Prana Flow on Saturday, at 2pm. 

Fore:
Spring skies will be overhead before you know it.  Get your swing ready.  The National Golf Expo located at the Seaport World Trade Center is just another sign that spring is just around the corner and it’s time to get ready to hit the links! The National Golf Expo features tons of fantastic golf-related exhibits, displays, and interactive features, as well as the nation’s largest driving range and demonstration stage. For more information: http://www.paragonexpo.com/index.php/Golf/

Culture:
[T]HERE, a new show by Andres Montes opens On March 2nd from 6:30 to 10:30pm at La Factoria Del Color located at 15 Channel Center Street, Studio 517.  What to expect?Montes’ work is “exploration of diverse materials and techniques that range from drawing to installation, sculpture or video, he endeavor to discern the representations of silence, nomadism and exile.”  For more information about this artist and gallery, read Kathy Bitetti’s Got Art March edition: https://caughtinsouthie.com/got-art-march-madness