Secret Boston: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure w/ Kim Foley MacKinnon
CANCELED
When:
Tuesday, Apr 21, 2020 7:00p -
8:30p
Tuesday, Apr 21, 2020 7:00p -
8:30p
Where:
Trident Booksellers and Cafe
338 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02115
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Alcohol, Art, Date Idea, Food
Event website:
https://www.tridentbookscafe.com/event/secret-boston-guide-weird-wonderful-and-obscure-w-kim-foley-mackinnon
How does a building announce the weather by color? What Boston landmark got created from an idea in a newspaper column? And what is the story with that costumed bear playing music in the subway? You’ll find the answers to these questions and so many more in Secret Boston—a guide to all of the unknown, strange, forgotten and wonderful places and people that make up the Hub of the Universe. With Boston’s long history, there are plenty of stories that have gotten lost in the mists of time. Did you know someone once rowed out to the USS Constitution and sawed off its figurehead? Or that one of the city’s nicknames was really meant as an insult? What do you know about a famous iconic Boston sight that was painted by a nun? How about explanations for intriguing pieces of art that can be found all over the city, but don’t necessarily have detailed descriptions?
Secret Boston digs in deep to reveal the little-known stories behind many of the city’s landmarks, people who launched some of world’s most transformative inventions and legendary pranks that have lived on long after they were performed. Author and longtime local Kim Foley MacKinnon brings an insider’s perspective to revealing the secrets of this historic and creative city. Even those who think they know everything about Boston will be surprised by some of its forgotten history, hard-to-find landmarks and colorful characters.
