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Samuel Adams, a statesman, founding father of the United States, and influential figure in the American Revolution, is one of Boston’s most famous figures. In addition, Samuel Adams was a brewer and as most know has his name on his very own beer. Boston is home to the Samuel Adams Brewery which offers tours and tasting. The tours leave every forty-five minutes on Monday-Saturday from 10am-3pm, with extended hours on Friday from 10sm-5:30pm. The tour is open to visitors of all ages, but a valid ID is required to taste the breweries finest.

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Life is good® presents the 2010 Life is Good Festival at Blue Hills. The festival will take place September 11th and 12th at Prowse Farm in Canton, MA. The headlining artists of the event include: Jason Mraz, Ben Harper & Relentless 7, Guster, Corinne Bailey Rae, Ziggy Marley, Galactic, Ozomatli and Mavis Staples, as well as other rising artists. Instead of VIP’s, this event only has VGP’s-Very Good People, which can be achieved through reaching a fundraising goal or by making a donation. These VGP’s will enjoy perks throughout the event as a thank you for their gifts to the Life is good Children’s Foundation. Adult single-day tickets are $50, and $90 two-day tickets are also available. Tickets for children ages 6-12 are available for $10 and children 5 and under are free.

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On September 12th and 19th from 9am- 1pm the Museum of Science will offer members of the Teacher Partner Program and up to three guests to a free day of discovery and learning about what new programs the museum has to offer. A limited number of spots is also available to teachers who are not a part of the program or do not meet the qualifications. The goal is to help teachers enhance their student’s educational experiences by giving further education to the teachers themselves. Teachers, consider coming out to an educational, fun and rewarding day!

Looking to have a roar of a time with the whole family? Look no further; come to Family Fun Day at the Franklin Park Zoo on Saturday, August 7! Starting at 3 p.m., this cultural festival will include performances, food sampling, interactive exhibits, and more, all among hundreds of exotic animal species from around the world. Following the day full of activities, there will be an open air screening of  the movie “Our Family Wedding” from 7:30 p.m. until 10 p.m.  Franklin Park Zoo is located at the historic location- One Franklin Park Road- in Boston. To pre-register for this event, or for more information, click here.

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The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University is the oldest public arboretum in North America and a leader in plant studies. The goal of the arboretum has been to acquire wood plants such as trees, shrubs and vines. Today’s collection is filled with plants that frequent North America as well as Eastern Asia. The Arnold Arboretum’s 265 acres of flora and fauna are open and free to the public 365 days a year. You may wander the grounds on your own or tag onto one of the free walking tours that are offered selected Friday, Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays. For more tour information check the websites visitor pages.

For a limited time, Turner Fisheries is offering $3 spiedies (that’s right, even better than a hoagie on steroids) for lunch (dine-in only) on Saturdays.  Never had a spiedie before, well then you better come in to try this amazing sandwich in an out-of-this world authentic marinade.

Let’s face it, $3 for lunch is just unbeatable in Boston!

Turner Fisheries opens for lunch at 11:30am Saturdays.

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The Lowell Folk Festival is the largest free folk festival in the United States with three days of traditional folk music, dance, craft demonstrations, street parades and a variety of ethnic foods.  The festival will take place in Lowell, Massachusetts from July 23-25. The aromas of African, Cambodian, Polish and other foods fill the air, while well known folk bands provide music throughout the three day festival. Check the website for the 2010 scheduled artists. This festival is ideal for both an adult crowd whom likes to listen to music, view art and taste ethnic cuisines, however is also a great place to bring children with attractions including hands on games put on by the Lowell Park and Recreation department. Lowell has been host to the festival since 1987 and has been a local favorite, as well as a destination for folk music lovers. Check it out!

Cod w/ Onion Lemon Sauce – Israa Muezzin
One Pot Seafood – Karen Nicole Costa
Spicy Shrimp Pizza – Jessie Konopa
New England Seafood Salad – Fiona Coxe
Mussels w/ Chipotle Pesto – Dave Copeland

More details about the cook-off to come next week!

Contest details and rules: http://www.gatewaytoboston.com/2010/04/12/turner-fisheries-seafood-contest-extended/