The world-famous and utterly majestic First Church of Christ, Scientist was built in 1894 by the original Christian Science congregation (led then by the denomination's founder, Mary Baker Eddy) and expanded in 1910. Its stunningly beautiful chapel incorporates Byzantine and Roman architectural elements and houses the 8th largest pipe organ in the United States (with more than 13,000 individual pipes). Guided tours are available five days a week. A tour lasts about 25 minutes and is free.
A standard for highlighting the city's social scene and cultural trends, this glossy lifestyle magazine has everything from the newest clubs, restaurant reviews, shopping deals, celebrity interviews, local events, photos and more. Look for features like a cover story on actress and Boston University graduate Kim Raver, or check out a review of the G2O spa that moved to Newbury Street. The articles, columns, blogs and more are sure to entertain and inspire. The bi-weekly publication can be found on newsstands across the city, or delivered to your front door for an annual subscription of $14.95 a year.
The Weekly Dig, referred to by many Bostonians as "The Dig," is a free weekly entertainment magazine featuring local art, music, food and movie reviews alongside quirky and often humorous news and feature stories. The Weekly Dig also features independent cartoon artists, a crossword puzzle and a sex column called, "Savage Love." Its offices are located in the SoWa district of the South End. For copies of the Weekly Dig, look for its bright orange news-box in locations throughout Boston.
The Boston Pheonix is within steps of Boston's historic Fenway Park. It is a bi-weekly publication. The Boston Pheonix offers the latest news, style and entertainment information. Please call or visit its website for more information.
The Gay & Lesbian Review is a bimonthly publication that serves as a forum for writers to discuss issues of importance to the gay and lesbian community. Each issue has a theme (topics include The Science of Homosexuality, Human Rights Around the World and The Art of the Memoir) explored through essays, poetry, book reviews and illustration. Located in Boston, the Gay & Lesbian Review offers subscriptions to customers worldwide.