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Facebook Contest Winner

Our HUGE Facebook contest winner today is Danielle DiGiovanni. Congratulations Danielle, you have won a free cup of award winning chowder from Turner Fisheries. Turner Fisheries is located at The Westin Copley Place.
Our next prize draw is this Thursday! To enter simply become a fan of our Facebook fan page. Official rules: http://www.gatewaytoboston.com/contest/

Fall Foliage Tour with Gray Line

Experience the New England countryside fall foliage spectacular NH tour starting from September 19th until October 25th, daily at 9:30 a.m. Travel past quiet ponds and ancient farms, weathered roadside taverns and colonial churches overlooking  quaint village greens. A pleasant day is awaiting you; touring through the loveliest display of foliage in the world, with [...]

Bar 10 Twittertini

For those in the know, Bar 10 at The Westin Copley Place will be serving up its new and exclusive Twittertini. Not currently on the menu, the drink is only available if you ask for it by name. Drop by after work and taste the new concoction made with plum vodka and topped with a [...]

Wedding Planner Interview

Planning a wedding can be a daunting and overwhelming task.  As engagement season is just around the corner, what better time than now to spotlight our expert wedding planner Ted Daniels.
1. So, where did you grow up and what inspired you to get into planning weddings and other events?
I grew up in Mentor, Ohio, [...]

Facebook Conest Winner

Our HUGE Facebook contest today is Tina Starr. Congratulations Tina, you have won a free entree from Turner Fisheries‘ new sustainable menu. Turner Fisheries is located at The Westin Copley Place.
Our next prize draw is this Thursday! To enter simply become a fan of our Facebook fan page. Official rules: http://www.gatewaytoboston.com/contest/

Halloween in Boston

Oh, what to do in the most haunting time of the year in one of the oldest cities in the country? Fortunately for you, Boston has plenty to offer when it comes to chills, thrills, and family fun.
Take a Boston Ghost Cruise through the dark waters of Boston Harbor, and hear tales of terror as [...]

Boston Weekend Events

ICA/Boston Presents: Experiment NACO/GEIL – Friday, Oct 9, 8-10:30 pm
Steve Sweeney live at Tommy’s Comedy Lounge – Friday, Oct 9 8:30 pm
R. Kelly at Citi Performing Arts Center: Wang Theatre – Friday, Oct 9 8:00 pm
Topsfield Fair – Oct. 3-12, 10 a.m.-10 pm
Riverfest 2009 – Saturday, Oct 10 4:00p to 8:00 pm
Walking Tour of Boston’s [...]

Orpheum Theatre

The Orpheum Theatre opened in 1852 and was the site of the first Boston Symphony Orchestra performances and lectures by Booker T. Washington and Ralph Waldo Emerson.  It is located at 1 Hamilton Place and hosts some of the best events in the city of Boston.  Check out their upcoming venues:
Colbie Caillat: October 11th at 7:30 [...]

Wang Theater

Looking for something to do in Boston?  Be sure to attend one of the great events happening this week at the Citi Performing Arts Center at the Wang Theatre.
Wednesday, October 7th at 8 p.m. is “An Evening of Bluegrass & Banjo with Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers”.  See Grammy and Emmy winning actor, [...]

Boston Halloween Costumes

Halloween is just around the corner, and you can’t attend all the hottest parties and celebrations with another lame costume! As far as finding a costume goes, the huge pink-striped building at 200 Broadway in Cambridge is your one-stop-shop for costumes, accessories, and even vintage clothing if you want to be more creative.
Boston Costume is [...]