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Boston Globe
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Set times, forecast, and what's new: A fan's guide to Boston Calling 2025
According to a press release, the rotating stage will feature 'state-of-the-art sound and video,' with the redesigned festival layout aimed at 'making it easier for attendees to move between performances' while mitigating crowd congestion. The changes come after last year's Boston Calling Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up A map of the festival. Handout Advertisement In addition to the new stage, Boston Calling will have more water stations available at the fest to keep attendees hydrated. And if you're looking to get out of the sun (or rain) and relax, the indoor arena makes its grand return this year. While past iterations of Boston Calling have used the space for stand-up performances and even a Advertisement Who's performing each day of the festival? Friday The headliners and many of the lineup's bigger names will take over the new rotating Green stage throughout the weekend, with some acts performing on the Blue stage. The Orange stage will once again serve as a showcase of local performers from Boston and New England. Gates open each day at 1 p.m. Set times are subject to change, but highlights from Friday include TLC at 4:40 p.m. (Green stage); Sheryl Crow at 5:50 p.m. (Green stage); Megan Moroney at 7:10 p.m. (Green stage); T-Pain at 7:40 p.m. (Blue stage); and day one headliner Luke Combs at 8:55 p.m. (Green stage). Set times for Friday. Handout Saturday Relive the early '00s emo/pop-punk era during day two of Boston Calling on Saturday. The Green stage has a ton of alt rock acts on the menu, with The Maine at 3:45 p.m.; All Time Low at 4:40 p.m.; Avril Lavigne at 7:10 p.m.; and headliner Fall Out Boy at 8:55 p.m. Other highlights from day two include Cage the Elephant at 5:50 p.m. (Green stage); James Bay at 6:05 p.m. (Blue stage); and the Black Crowes at 7:45 p.m. (Blue stage). Set times for Saturday. Handout Sunday Boston Calling wraps on Sunday with another packed day of performances. Highlights include Spin Doctors at 2:50 p.m. (Green stage); Remi Wolf at 4:40 p.m. (Green stage); Sublime at 5:50 p.m. (Green stage); Tom Morello at 5:55 p.m. (Blue stage); Vampire Weekend at 7:10 p.m. (Green stage); and Public Enemy at 7:35 p.m. (Blue stage). Day three headliner Dave Matthews Band closes the show on the Green stage at 8:40 p.m. Set times for Sunday. Handout Can I still get tickets? Yes! Tickets are still available for Boston Calling 2025 at Advertisement The festival is also offering a payment plan option this year, plus discounted single- and three-day general admission tickets for students, as well as members of the military, first responders, medical services, and educators. Be sure to check out the festival's website for the latest availability. What's new to eat and drink? There will be no shortage of In the general admission area, attendees can munch on offerings from newbies like Amelia's Acai; Italian-inspired sandwich purveyors Pennypacker's; New Haven-style pizza icon Sally's Apizza; fried chicken sandwich hot spot Flip The Bird; plus enjoy seafood fare from New England Provisions and Summer Shack. There will be plenty of food options available at Boston Calling. Handout Meanwhile, platinum pass holders will have access to fancier food options from some of the city's top chefs, including Puritan & Co.'s Will Gilson, Myers + Chang's Joanne Chang, Bar Vlaha's Brendan Pelley, Lolita's Thomas Berry, Mariel's Miguel Deras, and Uni's Ken Oringer. Feeling thirsty? Enjoy brews from Samuel Adams, Miller, Coors, Dos Equis, and Heineken, as well as wine from Josh Cellars. Red Bull, Liquid Death, and Electrolit will have non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. What can I bring? What should I leave at home? Boston Calling has a full bag policy, meaning all bags will be searched before entry. According to the Other allowed items include consumer-grade cameras (detachable lenses and accessories like selfie sticks are prohibited); non-aerosol sunscreen containers that are 3.4 ounces or less; baby carriers, portable battery packs; personal-size hand sanitizer; and empty hydration packs and reusable water bottles. Advertisement As for what to leave at home, prohibited items include coolers; weapons; professional cameras; drones; cigarettes, vapes, lighters, and all tobacco products or paraphernalia; baby strollers; hammocks; chairs; binoculars; blankets; frisbees; umbrellas; inflatables; glass containers; fireworks; and tents. And sorry to people who like to bring their pets out, but unless they are service animals, they'll have to stay at home, too. How do I get there? The festival is once again taking over the Harvard Athletic Complex in Allston, so your best bet for getting to the fest is via public transportation, as there will be no on-site parking available, and strict towing and ticketing is expected in the surrounding area. Instead, take the T, because the main entrance at 65 N. Harvard St. is just a short walk from the Red Line at Harvard Square station. The 66 and 86 bus routes also stop at the stadium. For fans taking the commuter rail, the Boston Landing station is about a mile walk from the fest. If you don't plan on taking the T, rideshare is another option, with drop offs allowed near the entrance. However, fans using rideshare to leave Boston Calling at the end of the evening should follow the signs to the designated rideshare pickup area. What's the weather going to be like? The Globe's Dave Epstein Advertisement Meanwhile, Saturday should see temperatures hit the 60s by mid to late afternoon, 'before falling back into the 50s in the evening,' according to Epstein, who doesn't expect 'any shower activity of significance.' For the final day of the fest, Epstein offers a sunny outlook, with temperatures hitting 'the low to perhaps mid-60s' in the afternoon. 'If you were picking which day to go to the festival based on the weather, this is the one to mark on your calendar,' writes Epstein. Fans cheer at Boston Calling on May 27, 2018. Keith Bedford/Globe Staff/The Boston Globe Anything else I should know? Safety : Boston Calling has a zero tolerance harassment policy and encourages attendees to contact staff if they feel threatened or harassed. The event will use an 'airport-style search prior to entry,' according to the fest's website, which notes that fans may also be subject to magnetometer screenings and full body pat-downs. Accessibility: The festival will have designated entrance lanes for attendees with disabilities. Fans can visit the access center near the welcome arches for more information on the event's accessibility program, requests for accessibility wristbands, assisted listening devices, power outlets for charging mobility devices, and more. Kid-friendly: Fans of all ages are welcome at the fest, with children under 10 able to attend for free without a wristband. Freebies and giveaways: Score some freebies at the various sponsor activations onsite. Chase will have a lawn setup featuring games like ring toss and a mini-golf putting green, plus a customizable merch station . Dunkin' is back too with a scoop shop, promising free tastes of iced coffee and other giveaways. Samuel Adams, Heineken, Miller Lite, Jersey Mike's, and more brands will set up shop with activations as well. Advertisement Afterparties: Keep the party going with a special afterparty featuring Matt Juul can be reached at
Daily Mirror
04-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Tiny UK beach is one of England's most beautiful and tourists don't even know it
Soar Mill Cove is a stunning, secluded and unspoilt little beach offering a truly idyllic coastal experience, making it a luscious location for nature nuts and those who prefer peace and quiet Situated near Salcombe in South Devon and surrounded by the craggy heath and rolling green hills of the South Hams, Soar Mill Cove lies beneath the dramatic black cliffs of Bolt Head, creating a breathtaking natural setting and putting it right up there with the most beautiful beaches in the UK. One of the most compelling reasons to visit this small, sheltered and sandy inlet is its unblemished beauty and peaceful atmosphere. However, the beach is accessible only on foot via the South West Coast Path, with the nearest National Trust car park a thirty-minute walk away, or a more taxing and much steeper trek of just over a mile from the Soar Mill Cove Hotel. While this helps preserve its quiet and pristine environment, the lack of direct road access means you won't find crowds or commercial facilities there, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in the natural surroundings. The absence of phone signal further encourages a digital detox. At low tide, Soar Mill Cove reveals a small area of golden sand perfect for sunbathing, building sandcastles and relaxing. A gentle stream runs through the center of the beach and rock pools emerge, where you can explore marine life such as crabs and anemones. The cove is also a haven for birdwatchers, with species including ravens, shags, kestrels and peregrine falcons often spotted in the area. Adventurous visitors can also explore some of the best sea caves in South Devon, which are located nearby. The surrounding cliffs and coast path offer excellent opportunities for hiking and exploring, with the Bolberry Down and Soar Mill Cove circular route providing spectacular views of the South Devon coastline, as well as glimpses of local history. For water sports enthusiasts, the cove is a favourite stop-off for those in the know, including kayakers and small boats sailing from Salcombe. The clear, sheltered sea is perfect for wild swimming and the water quality is high, making it a safe and refreshing spot for a dip. For those interested in underwater exploration, the coastline near Soar Mill Cove offers excellent snorkelling and some of the best wreck diving in South Devon. The area is known for shipwrecks including The Maine, which divers can access by boat. Pet owners will appreciate that dogs are welcome all year round — the beach's natural setting provides plenty of space for your four-legged friends to roam freely and without restrictions. While the beach itself has no facilities such as toilets, lifeguards or refreshments, the nearby Soar Mill Cove Hotel offers a comfortable place to stay or enjoy a meal. The hotel serves as a convenient base for exploring the cove and surrounding countryside, where visitors can indulge in traditional Devonshire treats like cream teas featuring local delicacies. Soar Mill Cove is a hidden gem that appeals to those who appreciate natural beauty, outdoor adventure and peaceful seclusion. Its dramatic cliffs, sandy shore, abundant wildlife and excellent walking routes combine to create a unique coastal escape, offering a refreshing break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, as well as a chance to connect with the stunning South Devonshire landscape.
The National
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Google menu sleuths who pre-plan their restaurant orders leave a sour taste in my month
If video killed the radio star, then the internet pretty much killed anticipation. With most goods and services just a couple of clicks away, attention spans are waning and patience is wearing thin. So, buckle up and sit tight for a Gen X gripe. I am married to a menu sleuth. This means that no matter how far ahead the restaurant is booked, my husband will know exactly what he's going to order when we get there. He knew what he was going to eat when went to Rang Mahal (peppered lamb chop, butter naan); Pitfire Pizza (Pepperoni Primo, garlic knots) and The Maine (600g rib-eye, triple-cooked fries and steamed broccolini, please), to name but a few. His rationale for sleuthing is that he can start looking forward to his dinner in advance. Perhaps pre-planning any belt-loosening which might be necessary, or what colour shirt to wear following the infamous sushi-dropped-in-soy-sauce-while-wearing-white-shirt incident of 2013, which remains a sore subject to this day. Sleuth is an interesting word. Think sleuth and the likes of Poirot, Miss Marple or Sherlock Holmes spring to mind. The sleuth is cerebral and measured, their decisions thoughtful, their actions deliberate. All of which must make me a Menu Moriarty, forever wondering why anyone would willingly forfeit the joyous spontaneity that comes from being presented with a list of never-seen-before choices and experiencing the thrill of thinking: 'Oooh, what shall I have?' Perusing the menu is part of the whole restaurant experience, along with that awkward pull-out-sit-down chair dance between you and the maitre d', which I have never quite mastered. And the frosting on the cake – the cherry is the actual arrival of the food – is discussing the menu together. 'This looks nice,' you might say, pointing to something featuring heirloom tomatoes and a balsamic glaze. 'Did you see that they have…,' your dining companion might reply, having spotted a dish you like. But if you already know what you're going to have thanks to menu sleuthing, this removes or at least seriously impairs the casual chatter that is part of the restaurant experience. Those who know me might assume I would be a big fan of menu sleuthing, because I am that most wretched of dinner party guests: the picky eater. My pickiness is esoteric and, even though I say it myself, both adorable and quirky. For example, I like prawns, but only the small ones, because the big meaty ones freak me out. I am not a vegetarian and enjoy a good steak, but if I'm invited to a dinner party at your house, I will tell you that I am vegetarian because I dislike meat being cooked for me if I cannot personally oversee its preparation. And what host doesn't love a guest in their kitchen prodding at the chicken fricassee and asking: 'Are you sure it's done on the inside?' In my defence, I had a bad experience once with a pink chicken at a dinner party, from which I have never fully recovered. Am I against restaurants having their menus online? Of course not. For those who are picky (not me, obviously, other people), have allergies or certain preferences it can be useful. But if you're Googling the menu just to decide what you're going to eat three weeks from now, quite frankly, you're abusing the system and should have your internet privileges revoked. If it's a steak restaurant, let's assume there'll be steak and a vegetarian option based around cauliflower, or worst case scenario, a salad. If it's an Italian restaurant, assume variations on pasta will be available, and so forth. You don't need to know exactly what's on the menu. For me it comes down to the fact there's not much mystery in life these days. For every vague question you have, there's thousands of YouTube videos explaining, debunking and offering alternative theories to the answer. For every passing query there's a plethora of TikToks, Instagram posts and hashtags dedicated to examining every angle while also suggesting you get ready with them and enjoy their outfit of the day. For me, menu sleuthing removes a little bit of the fun, anticipatory not-knowingness that comes from discovering a new restaurant. I just told my husband I've written this column about him. 'I'm not sure about sleuth,' he said. 'I'd call it being a connoisseur.'
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Maine Democratic Party elects new leadership focused on uniting ‘all corners of the state'
The Maine sign at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, which was held in Chicago. (Photo via Maine Democratic Party) Members of the Maine Democratic Party selected Leeds attorney Charles Dingman as its new chair as the party seeks to pivot from November's losses and focus on attracting a wider swathe of Mainers ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial election. The Maine Democratic State Committee on Sunday also chose Imke Schlesser-Jandreau of Bangor to serve as vice chair. Neither Dingman nor Schlesser-Jandreau were endorsed by Maine Gov. Janet Mills who, ahead of Sunday's election, sent a letter to the committee throwing her support behind former state Rep. Raegan LaRochelle for chair and Jonathan Asen for vice chair. Candidates to lead Maine Democratic Party hope to focus on rural outreach 'This is a challenging moment for all of us in the party of Maine's working people, as our new national regime serves the interests of the very few who are wealthy enough not to do their own work, and pursues its agenda without a care for those most vulnerable to their cruelty,' Dingman said in a statement after the vote. 'I believe Maine Democrats spoke loudly and clearly today that we will counter that toxic agenda with all our strength, reaching out to those in our rural and urban communities alike to reconnect with the disillusioned and expand our mission of fairness and opportunity for everyone.' In addition to working at a private legal practice in Augusta, where he specializes on issues related to health care, Dingman has worked for several government agencies, including serving as general counsel on the Maine Health Care Finance Commission, and has volunteered for the board of Maine Equal Justice. Having grown up on his family farm in Turner and now living in Leeds, Dingman told Maine Morning Star he feels 'connected to parts of the state … where we have a lot of our work to do in terms of reaching people who may have lost interest in Democratic Party.' With a background in communications, which she teaches as an adjunct professor at the University of Maine, Bangor resident Schlesser-Jandreau said in a statement that she will work with Dingman to expand outreach efforts. 'We have an incredible opportunity to rebrand the party, lean into our values, and bring people together,' Schlesser-Jandreau said. 'By listening to Mainers who have felt unheard for too long we will build strong grassroots campaigns that unite all corners of the state. I'm excited to work alongside our Chair and Democrats across Maine to make a real difference in every community.' SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
