Over the past 46 years, the Head of the Charles regatta has grown tremendously. Today, more than 8,000 athletes from around the world compete in 55 different race events. The Regatta grew to a two-day event in 1997 and now attracts up to 300,000 spectators during the October weekend. We welcome you to Harvard Square and hope you will enjoy all that our shops, restaurants, cultural organizations and streets have to offer.
SPECIAL REGATTA EATS!
The Dolphin Seafood Restaurant will be featuring Twin Lobsters (with your choice if 2 side orders) for only $25.95! Also featuring 2-2.5lbs lobsters for only $27.95!
Dolphin Seafood, 1105 Massachusetts Avenue,
www.dolphinseafood.com 617-661-2937
During the Regatta weekend, The Eliot St Cafe - Dunkin Donuts will have outdoor service in our patio area. Customers can order any products in our outdoor patio and at our express sidewalk station!
Eliot St. Cafe/Dunkin' Donuts, 65 JFK Street www.dunkindonuts-riverside.com
(617) 354-5096
In addition to all of our wonderful fall flavors, Sweet in Harvard Square will be offering specialty cupcakes topped with the regatta logo! Our Harvard Square location is the perfect spot to grab an afternoon snack, after-dinner treat, or just to sit back with a cup of hot coffee or tea and take in the lovely atmosphere and view of the Square
Sweet - Harvard Square, Zero Brattle Street www.sweetcupcakes.com
617-547-2253
SPECIAL HOCR OFFERS!
Topaz, known for its world class artisan jewelry, fine accessories and unexpected gifts, will be hosting An Autumn Affair on Friday, October 22 from 6-9pm. The evening, which marks the store’s second anniversary in Harvard Square, will feature edgy, eclectic designs, enticing fall fashions, wine, nibbles, and aural treats by DJ D-Lux, recently seen in Ben Affleck’s film The Town.
Event: An Autumn Affair
Date: Friday, October 22, 2010
Time: 6-9pm
Topaz, 11 Dunster Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 www.topazcambridge.com
On Friday, October 22nd, Silver Clay Fabulous Gifts & Jewelry is having a Martini Party/Fundraiser from 5:30-9:00. All are welcome for food and drinks and the viewing of the trailer for an independent film called “St. John the Divine in Iowa.”
"St. John the Divine in Iowa" is about an Episcopal priest known for her progressive sermons. But when her own daughter comes out and wants her to marry them, lots of issues crop up for all involved. Reverend Alex learns that it is easier to live up to your values when she's just the minister, not the mother. Another Country Films is a local independent group, founded by Lyralen Kaye. Lyralen has a long history as a producer, actor, director, teacher, as well as filmmaker.
Silver Clay will host a raffle of gift certificates from local stores and restaurants. The famous "discount bowl" will be in effect at Silver Clay Gifts, where you choose a discount between 10-40% when you purchase anything. Silver Clay Gifts will contribute 10% of sales this evening to the filmmakers.
Silver Clay Fabulous Gifts, 1654 Massachusetts Avenue www.silverclaygifts.com 617-661-0303
Calling all Regatta fans to Floyd’s Barbershop for $10 off any service if you come in sporting your team or school colors OR just mention the Regatta to the front desk! Enjoy this special offer from Friday through Sunday!
Floyd's 99 Barbershop, 1672 Massachusetts Avenue, 617-492-0936
www.floydsbarbershop.com
Regatta Special! Schedule a complimentary initial visit with Dr. William Murthy and receive $500 off of your orthodontic treatment! When you start treatment with us, we will enter you in a raffle for a FREE iPAD!
Specialist in Orthodontics for Children & Adults Complimentary initial exam - Highest level of orthodontic care - Invisalign treatment. Thorough evaluations - Relaxed, informative exams & consultations -Optimal dental health & cosmetic results.
186 Concord Avenue www.OrthodonticsOfCambridge.com Appointments: 617-864-2003.
SPECIAL HOCR WEEKEND EVENTS!
The Harvard Coop has two great events for Regatta Fans on Saturday, October 23rd!
Daniel Boyne Book Signing on Level 1 - from 4 pm to 7 pm.
Meet the Director of Recreational Sculling at Harvard, Daniel Boyne, who will be signing his classic books, The Red Rose Crew, and Essential Sculling.
Susan Saint Sing Book Discussion & Signing on Level 3 - 7 pm to 8 pm -
Author Susan Saint Sing will be discussing & signing her book, The Eight: A Season in the Tradition of Harvard Crew.
The Harvard Coop, 1400 Massachusetts Avenue, www.thecoop.com 617-499-2000
After cheering on the rowers, Head of the Charles fans may be in the mood to relax with a little music. If so, they don’t have to go far: Longy has several events on tap throughout the weekend.
Friday, October 22, 8pm – Longy Chamber Orchestra, with Julian Pellicano, conductor; Pei Yin, saxophone. Works by Stravinsky, Glazunov, and Haydn. (Admission free; tickets required. Tickets may be obtained online at www.longy.edu/tickets or at the Box Office up to an hour before the performance.)
Saturday, October 23, 11:30am — Thinking about college? Join Bard College Conservatory Associate Dean Melvin Chen for a talk entitled “Careers in Music: The Case for a Liberal Arts Education.” (Free admission, no tickets required. Further information can be found on our website, www.longy.edu.) Location: 33 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA, Recital Room N1.
Saturday, October 23, 8pm — Longy Faculty Artist Recital featuring Flutist Julie Scolnik, with daughter Sophie Scolnik-Brower on piano. Works by Mendelssohn, Debussy, Chopin, Elgar, Poulenc, Mompou, and Schumann. (Free admission, no tickets required)
Sunday, October 24, 2pm – The Longy Family Series presents “Einstein’s Magical Musical Tour”: Enter Einstein’s laboratory for a lively exploration of music and science. Prepare to travel at the speed of light in this one-of-a-kind musical extravaganza featuring music of Mozart, Handel, and much, much more. (Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 ages 3-17, free for children two and under and can be purchased online at www.longy.edu/tickets.)
Sunday, October 24, 6pm — Longy’s Community Programs Division presents a Concerto Concert (Free admission, no tickets required)
Unless otherwise noted, events take place in Longy’s Pickman Hall at 27 Garden Street in Cambridge, a short walk from Harvard Square!
Longy School of Music, One Follen Street, www.longy.edu 617-876-0956
On Saturday, October 23, 2010, at 7 p.m, celebrate folk legend Phil Ochs’ political songs that shaped the 60's protest generation. The concert features Sonny Ochs–his sister--Magpie, Greg Greenway, John Flynn, Dave Roth, Kim and Reggie Harris, Pat Wictor, and Fred Small. Sonny Ochs is dedicated to keeping her brother’s music alive. Born in 1940, Phil Ochs dropped out of college, drawn by the heady folk music, protest singing scene in Greenwich Village. His 1965 break out album—I Ain’t Marching Any More—was a wild commercial success and led to a 1966 sold out legendary solo performance in Carnegie Hall.
Tickets required: $20 general admission; $15 Cambridge Forum members and students; $10 children. All proceeds benefit the musicians and Cambridge Forum. Call 617-495-2727 or visit www.cambridgeforum.org to reserve tickets.
Cambridge Forum is recorded and edited for public radio broadcast. Edited CDs are available to the public by contacting 617-495-2727. Select forums can be viewed in their entirety on demand by visiting our website at www.cambridgeforum.org and clicking on the Forum Network at WGBH.
Cambridge Forum, 3 Church Street www.cambridgeforum.org 617-495-2727
For more information about these and other events in Harvard Square, please visit www.harvardsquare.com
For more info about the Head of the Charles Regatta http://www.hocr.org/about/history.asp