2.4 min readBy Published On: January 22nd, 2013Categories: Tips0 Comments on Top 5

Week of January 21st

The Spirit of 76!  Social Wines (52 West Broadway) invites you to sample a bottle of 1976 “Baronnie Madeleine” Chinon straight from the vineyard in addition to Couly-Dutheil wines: the 1989 “Clos de l’Olive” as well as two current vintages (Chenin blanc and Cab Franc).  The past never tasted so good!  The tasting will take place on Wednesday, January 23rd at 7pm.  To register visit  http://socialchinon.eventbrite.com/ If you like the wine, Social Wines is offering a 10% off discount – sweet. 

A resolution you’ll keep.  It’s still January and we’re hoping you are sticking with your New Year’s resolutions.  So isn’t Local 149 with their second annual Resolution Dinner – a culinary interpretation of this New Year’s resolution to consume more consciously. Featuring hand crafted tonic and elixir inspired cocktails paired with fine holistic cuisine.  Deliciousness minus the guilt – we like it!  This special dinner takes place on Monday, January 28th at 7pm.  The cost is $65 per person For more information or to make reservations visit Ticketleap,  email [email protected] or call 617-269-0900.

Stretch and breathe.  B Yoga (516 East Second Street) is offering a special class just for tweens.  This class empowers tweens to become more self-aware and confident. Students gain a sense of well-being while developing strength and flexibility, and also learn breathing and relaxation techniques. 8-Week Session is $96.00 – $15 Drop-ins Welcome! 6 student minimum need to register to run this session. No class on February, 21st due to school vacation. For more information visit www.byogacenter.com

Pick a painting.  Local firefighter and artist Tommy Cherry is up to the task of painting two paintings a week and he wants you to give him the subject.  Whether it’s a Southie landmark, person or really great photo, he wants your ideas for inspiration.  The paintings will then be available for sale with first dibs going to the person that submitted the request. All 8×10 paintings will be $150, including frame, and all 9×12 paintings will be $200, including frame.   To see Tommy’s art visit http://southbostonart.blogspot.com/

Make Southie a little greener in 2013.  Planet Southie invites you to come together for their monthly meeting on Thursday, January 24th from 6:30pm-7:30pm at the Distillery (516 East Second Street).  Come and listen to Transportation Engineer Mike Tremblay as he shares his study and design ideas for East and West Broadway. All are encouraged to attend and provide their feedback.??Walk, Bike and Transit/Bus Action Teams will meet after Mike’s presentation and Q&A session. Can’t make it to the meeting or have some thoughts to share? Join the conversation about safer and better walk, bike and transit options at www.planetsouthie.org

Have a happy and productive week! 

 

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