Seniors get crafty with internet
Ioni Dodson, who lives in Queens, N.Y., is "so happy" to be 72 and retired from her career in word processing because now she has time to do more crafty art, she said. One of her most prized creations is a three-dimensional, African-themed quilt using bright colors. It is called "Celebration." More »
Boston Ballet season closes with 'Fancy Free'
Lawrence Rines probably could not have picked a better time to train and dance with the Boston Ballet. The Philadelphia dancer joined Boston Ballet II in 2009 during a time of great advancement for the company. With apprentice turns in such company favorites as "Romeo and Juliet" and "The Nutcracker," Rines was promoted last year to the position of company dancer. Recently, he demonstrated his talent in ensemble turns with strong extension and good leaps in an inspired revival of "Don Quixote." More »
in the Mix
I attended the opening of VIRA, the latest boutique to open on Beacon Hill's toney Charles Street. The owners, Radhika Rana and Vivek Patel -- native Bostonians by the way -- have done a wonderful job transporting shoppers to an oasis of calm and serenity where the focus is on the clothes and jewelry. It's a girls' paradise indeed! The boutique is lined with racks of fun, feminine and flirty dresses, soft-to-the touch sweaters, sheer blouses and colorful skirts. More »
