5 Things You Should Know This Week – November 13th

It’s Time to Play!
The long-awaited Colin’s Joy Project/DCR playground collaboration at Marine Park is nearly complete, and boy, does it look AWESOME! We can’t wait to see all the kids rush onto it and test it out at the soft opening on
Wednesday, November 15th, at 3pm!
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Opening
Innovative Austin-based theater chain Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is pleased to announce that its first-ever New England location, Alamo Drafthouse Seaport, will be opening its doors to guests on November 17th. The theater’s standalone bar, The Press Room, will also be making its Boston debut! You can get all the fun details here!
Prepare for Thanksgiving
Check out our guide to Thanksgiving! From catering to appetizers and desserts, plus where to make a reservation, workouts and Friendsgiving celebrations, it’s all right here!
Compost your pumpkins
Give your Halloween pumpkins a new life and compost them curbside on your neighborhood trash day! You can learn more here! You can check out the pick-up schedule here!
Save the Date
As a part of a broader business transformation, Gillette will be reshaping its operations in South Boston, marking a new chapter in the company’s long history in Boston. The decision will bring an opportunity to reimagine Gillette’s 31-acre waterfront campus, unlocking new possibilities for the future. The company will host a community meeting ahead of a robust public planning process to help shape the site’s future. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 6th at 6 pm. RSVP here!

Maureen Dahill is the founder of Caught in Media. Once a longtime wardrobe and prop stylist for brands such as Rue La La, TJ Max & Hasbro, she is a devoted lover of vintage clothing, Martini Mondays, Castle Island, AND a 4th generation South Boston native. Mother of three, married to Peter G.
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