Animal Planet Airs Special: Puppy Mills Exposed

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Animal Planet Airs Special: Puppy Mills Exposed
Deborah Howard President of Companion Animal Protection Society Helps Expose Inhumane World of Pet Shops and Puppy Mills

(Cohasset, MA) – On Monday, April 27, 2009 at 10:00 pm (ET/PT) Animal Planet will take viewers into the world of puppy mills with “Puppy Mills: Exposed” a special episode of Animal Cops: Philadelphia. The one-hour segment features the President of Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS), Deborah Howard an expert in the field of puppy mills and pet shops, as she explains the national issue of pet shop and puppy mills for viewers.

The segment uses CAPS undercover video evidence taken in USDA licensed kennels. This imagery showcases the minimum standards required by federal regulatory framework intended for wholesale kennels. In its release about the special, Animal Planet stated that “like most people, the owner had no idea that virtually all pet store puppies come from large commercial breeding facilities — many of which can be considered puppy mills.”

Please check local listings for channels and show times. For more information on the Companion Animal Protection Society please visit www.caps-web.org.

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About:
The Companion Animal Protection Society is the only national nonprofit dedicated exclusively to protecting companion animals, CAPS’ foremost concern is the abuse and suffering of pet shop and puppy mill dogs. Founded in 1992, CAPS actively addresses this issue through investigations, education, media relations, legislative involvement, puppy mill dog rescues, consumer assistance, and pet shop employee relations.

Mother’s Day All Day at THE Beehive

 

 

 

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Mother’s Day All Day!

Join The Beehive in Honoring the Most Important Lady in Your Life: Mom!

 

 

 

WHAT:            Tired of the same old Mother’s Day bouquet and bland brunch?  This year, show Mom you really care by skipping the hotel buffet and making a bee-line for The Beehive in Boston’s South End!

 

Dive into some of The Beehive delicious fare prepared by executive Chef Rebecca Newell with brunch from 10:00AM – 4:00PM while listening to the sultry sounds of Sharon Jones’s Jazz Standards from 11:00Am – 3:00PM.

 

Brunch not your thing? Then jump into The Beehive later in the day for dinner from 5:00PM to 1:00AM. Enjoy afternoon music provided by /Elenora Bianchini singing Jazz Standards from 3:00PM-7:00PM, or get Mom up on the dance floor for Salsa Sunday’s at The Beehive from 8:00PM – Midnight!

 

Live music and amazing food at one of Boston’s hottest locations all adds up to a perfect Mother’s Day! Regular menu served à la carte and Reservations are highly recommended! 

 

WHERE:           The Beehive, 541 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116

WHEN:             Sunday, May 10, 2009, 10:00AM-4:00 PM / 5:00PM-1:00AM

INFO:              For more information call 617.423.0069 or visit www.beehiveboston.com

 

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About The Beehive:

 

The Beehive is an underground Bohemian bistro featuring amazing cuisine, libations, artwork and live music nightly. Nestled below the Boston Center for the Art’s historic Cyclorama in Boston’s South End, The Beehive serves the eclectic fare of Chef Rebecca Newell, rustic comfort foods infused with American, European, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern influences. Open for dinner 5:30 pm to 1:00 am seven days a week, and with cocktails and live entertainment available nightly until 2:00 am; The Beehive is the perfect location for after-work cocktails, dinner, live music, events and more. Come to taste the cuisine, come to view the art, come to hear the music or simply come to share in the merriment.  The Beehive is at 541 Tremont St., 617-423-0069; beehiveboston.com . Dinner 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., bar to 2 a.m., entertainment nightly. Brunch Served Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 am until 3:00 pm, bar menu 3:00pm to 5:00pm.

Mi Casa Bee Casa

(Boston, MA) – The Beehive in Boston’s South End calls you south of the border on May 5, 2009 when they celebrate Cinco de Mayo with their annual Mi Casa Bee Casa event. Guests of the Beehive on Cinco de Mayo can look forward to live music by Los Aguas Aguas, Mexican appetizers, entrées, desserts and cocktail specials including:

Appetizer:

Fresh Guacamole, Charred Tomatillos, Corn Chips $11

Shrimp & Chorizo Quesadilla, Salsa Verde $12

Entrée:

Mexican “Fall Off the Bone” Roast Pork, Warm Tortillas, Rice & Beans $20

Grilled Mahi Mahi Tacos, Slaw, Salsa, Mexican Corn on the Cob $20

Dessert:

Mexican Chocolate Coconut Flan $8

Cocktail:

Classic Patron Margarita $10.50

Patron Strawberry Margarita $10.50

Patron Red Sangria Mexicana $10.50

Mariachi Style Patron Shot with a Sangrita Chaser $10.50

The Beehive is open from 5:30PM – 2:00AM on Cinco de Mayo with dinner service until 1:00AM. In classic Beehive spirit there will be plenty of surprises and there is never a cover charge! Dinner reservations are highly recommended by calling 617.423.0069. Sombreros welcome!

WHERE: The Beehive, 541 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116 | P. 617.423.0069

WHEN: 5:00PM to 2:00AM

COST: No Cover charge, Cash Bar

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About The Beehive:

The Beehive is an underground Bohemian bistro featuring amazing cuisine, libations, artwork and live music nightly. Nestled below the Boston Center for the Art’s historic Cyclorama in Boston’s South End, The Beehive serves the eclectic fare of Chef Rebecca Newell, rustic comfort foods infused with American, European, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern influences. Open for dinner 5:30 pm to 1:00 am seven days a week, and with cocktails and live entertainment available nightly until 2:00 am; The Beehive is the perfect location for after-work cocktails, dinner, live music, events and more. Come to taste the cuisine, come to view the art, come to hear the music or simply come to share in the merriment. The Beehive is at 541 Tremont St., 617-423-0069; beehiveboston.com . Dinner 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., bar to 2 a.m., entertainment nightly. Brunch Served Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 am until 3:00 pm, bar menu 3:00pm to 5:00pm.

Mother’s Day Promenade

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Mother’s Day May Promenade!

 

Celebrate Mother’s Day All Month Long with Exclusive Discount Offers!

 

 

 

(Boston, MA) – Brunch and flowers? Really?  She gave birth to you! Maybe you could go just a little bit further this year when thinking about Mom?  With discounts, raffles and just a tinge of guilt…that is what four vendors on Newbury Street are pushing for this year with their Mother’s Day May Promenade! For the entire Month of May The Movement Center of Boston, Luna Boston, Fresh Makeup and Dress Boutique are offering special discount packages for Mom including:

 

 

 

The Movement Center of Boston: Why not give the gift of health? During the Month of May mention the Mother’s Day Promenade Promotion and receive a special intro package of 3 private GYROTONIC or Pilates lessons for  Mom for only $110! The Movement Center of Boston is located on 38 Newbury Street, (5th Floor). Books Mom’s lesson by phone at 617.723.8090 or for more information please visits www.movementcenterofboston.com <http://www.movementcenterofboston.com> .

 

 

 

Dress Boutique: Enter stylish dress boutique for 15% off storewide. Find contemporary lines, including refined and casual clothing, as well as shoes and accessories, by designers such as: 3.1 by Phillip Lim, Vanessa Bruno, Vena Cava and Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent. Shoppers will be given a limited-edition dress canvas tote bag with purchase. Dress is located at 221 Newbury Street (between Exeter and Fairfield Street.)

 

Luna Boston: Need a stylish new handbag or accessory to change up Mom’s wardrobe? Pop into Luna Boston and find everything from chic handbags to one-of-a kind accessories! Receive 15% off storewide and take advantage of a special gift from Botkier with your purchase. Luna Boston is located on 205 Newbury Street.  For more information please visit www.lunaboston.com <http://www.lunaboston.com> .

 

 

 

Fresh: Fresh is the destination for all Mom’s skincare and makeup needs.

Who doesn’t like something for nothing?! Mention the Mother’s Day Promenade Promotion and pick up a free deluxe product sample with any purchase. Fresh is located on 121 Newbury Street.

 

 

 

To top it all off, if you make a purchase at each participating retailer you’ll be eligible to win an incredible gift basket from all participating locations valued at $500!  Call this lovely month-long promotion a sign of the times to get your Mother’s Day dollar, call it divine intervention from the style Gods, just call…

 

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About The Movement Center of Boston:

 

The Movement Center of Boston was founded in 1995 by Kathy Van Patten, a senior Teacher Trainer for Power Pilates and a Master Trainer for the GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® exercise system. Through her study of Dance and Pilates, Kathy was introduced to renowned fitness expert Juliu Horvath’s GYROTONIC exercise system and decided to bring it to Boston.

Gaining world-wide recognition, GYROTONIC is a new revolutionary exercise system incorporating the movement principles found in yoga, dance, gymnastics, swimming and tai-chi. The exercises are based on a series of fluid circular movements with adjustable resistance performed on unique weight and pulley-based equipment. While incorporating a synchronized breathing pattern all resulting in simultaneously working the musculature, cardiovascular and neurologic systems. GYROTONIC combines the flexibility and grace of dance, focus of martial arts, body sculpting of weight training, and the core strength and stretching benefits of Pilates. All without the danger of overuse or injury!  As the first GYROTONIC Studio in New England, the Movement Center of Boston offers the finest, most effective cutting edge developments in physical exercise. Kathy’s studio is one of only four fully equipped Pilates and GYROTONIC Studios in America. Their certified teachers are widely regarded as some of the best in the industry. The Movement Center of Boston offers private and semi-private training and small group classes.

As a major teacher training center, over 1,000 Pilates and GYROTONIC teachers have been trained at the Movement Center of Boston. The Movement Center of Boston is located at 38 Newbury St. (5th floor), 617-723-8090.

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Villa Victoria Center for The Arts Hosts “Club ¡TropiCaliente!” Charity Event [Benefit Event]

 

(Boston, MA) –  On May 1, 2009 from 7:00PM – 11:00PM shake your maracas and join the Conga Line to the Villa Victoria Center for The Arts (formally known at Jorge Hernández Cultural Center), as it hosts Club ¡TropiCaliente!, an NPHS* event to benefit the Hurley School. (*Neighborhood Parents for the Hurley School, a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting the Hurley)

 

The Villa Victoria Center for the Arts, in Boston’s South End, will be transformed into a glamorous 1940s/50s Latin nightclub complete with retro attire, Spanish-Caribbean-inspired food by Above and Beyond Catering, live Latin music by Grupo Fantasia, dancing, prizes, and the hottest silent auction north of Havana. Auction package including a private dinner prepared in your home by Chef Jason Bond, vacation getaways to Killington and Mexico, tickets to professional sporting events, and many more fabulous items, with 100% of proceeds going to the charity. Scheduled to appear: Jenny Johnson, from TV Diner, Mayor Thomas Menino and more! Tickets are still available and can be purchased by mambo dancing your way to: http://discoverhurley.org/tropicaliente/tickets.html

 

 

WHERE:                   Villa Victoria Center for The Arts

(formally The Jorge Hernández Cultural Center)

85 W. Newton St., Boston, MA 02118

 

WHO:                       Presented by: Neighborhood Parents for the Hurley School; Mark Doherty of Coldwell Banker (Mambo King Sponsor), Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro (Cha-Cha Champion Sponsor), and our other generous sponsors.

 

WHEN:                      Friday, May 1, 2009, 7:00PM – 11:00PM

 

TICKETS:                 Purchase tickets online at:

http://discoverhurley.org/tropicaliente/tickets.html using any major credit card, or by mail with a check or credit card. Visit http://discoverhurley.org/tropicaliente/ for more information.

 

Amigo/Amiga:                 $65 each, Single tickets, before April 29

                                        $80 at the door, space permitting

Conga Line:                    $475 for 8 tickets to bring your

                                        amigas and amigos

 

About the Hurley School:

The Joseph J. Hurley School, located at 70 Worcester Street in Boston’s South End, is one of only three dual-language immersion schools in the Boston Public School system. This innovative school serves the neighborhood’s racially, ethnically, and economically diverse population with a two-way bilingual program in which native English- and Spanish- speaking students learn together, experiencing the core academic curriculum in two languages, and gaining literacy and fluency in both English and Spanish.

 

About NPHS:

NPHS is a group of parents and community members working with the Joseph J. Hurley School

to make it one of the best schools in Boston. NPHS supports the school by helping raise funds, developing partnerships with a variety of organizations, and working to bring the Hurley needed resources to enhance the educational experience of its students.  NPHS’s efforts have enabled the school to hire a science specialist and librarian; add music, theater, and dance programs; restore the gymnasium; improve the teachers’ lounge and front office; create a school library; and transform a parking lot into an athletic field.

 

About Villa Victoria Center for the Arts:

(recently renamed from The Jorge Hernández Cultural Center):

Villa Victoria Center for the Arts is a cutting-edge multi-functional community arts center whose mission is to: promote, preserve, and celebrate traditional and contemporary Latino arts and to create dynamic cross cultural collaborations. The Villa Victoria Center for the Arts combines our Jorge Hernández Hall (converted into a 450-person capacity performance venue from a historic church in 1986) with a new community arts center (historically renovated from the adjacent parish house in 2003) that includes a gallery, dance studio and visual arts studio.

 

The Villa Victoria Center for the Arts’ goals are to provide high quality and affordable: arts education, particularly for at-risk youth in Villa Victoria; advocacy, coordination, support and incubation for Latino artists and arts organizations; exhibition, work, rehearsal, performance and rental space; and opportunities for cross-cultural collaboration between Latinos and the rest of the city’s diverse populations. Celebrating Boston’s growing diversity, the Villa Victoria Center for the Arts is taking shape as a new landmark in the city that will transcend Villa Victoria and the Latino community and become a fixture engraved into the cultural life of New England as a whole. Villa Victoria Center for the Arts is a program of Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción (IBA).

 

 

 

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The Beehive…a House of Ill Repute?

The Beehive in Boston’s South End Presents an Evening of Circus and Entertainment

 

WHAT:             On April 15, 2009 from 9pm to 1am the Beehive in Boston’s South End will present Zack Hickman’s House of Ill Repute. Originating in 2004, this musical circus is a loud, jovial and mischievous variety show in the highest order featuring the very best musicians and entertainers. This one night only show will include artists such as:

 

Mark Erelli:

www.markerelli.com

 

A Boston headliner for over a decade, and Signature Sounds recording artist.  Audience members should be prepared for a high energy, flashy performance.  A highlight not to be missed, Erelli’s medley of Roy Orbison covers led with a full horn section. 

 

Neil Cleary:

www.neilcleary.com

 

Drummer, songwriter, singer extraordinaire, Neil Clearly will entertain viewers with his own interpretation of original rock-n-roll songs combined with some classic reworked covers (Think Madonna’s “Borderline” as a country waltz).  Fans can also anticipate Cleary’s much coveted Schoolhouse Rock cover of class “I’m Just a Bill” complete with crazy costumes.

 

Barnstar

www.zackhickman.com

 

This is an incredibly high energy bluegrass band that will also include Taylor Armerding (from Northern Lights) and banjo player Charlie Rose.  Fast, loud, high tenor singing – guests can anticipate very aggressive, high energy music.

 

*Bonus:  During the show, raffle tickets will be distributed.  The lucky winner will receive a typical Zack-esque prize, auto parts or food from the Asian groceries.

 

Musical Comedy Sets Will Feature:

 

Ronald Reagan

http://www.myspace.com/ronaldreagan80s

 

Boston’s Premier 80’s saxophone duo – Revelers get ready for 80’s songs, costume changes (Acid-washed jeans and neon brights anyone?).

 

 

MC Mr. Napkins

http://www.myspace.com/mrnapkins

 

“Nerd-rap” – A hilarious performance of “nerdy” rap songs ensured to bring a chuckle amongst any group of pocket-protector-wearing smarties.

 

Attention Guests:  Be sure to make reservations early and secure your spot for this action-packed, laugh riot!  As always, there is no cover charge at The Beehive.  See you there! Ha, ha, ha….

 

 

WHERE:           The Beehive, 541 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116 | P. 617.423.0069

WHEN:             Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 9:00PM – 1:00AM

INFO:              No Cover charge, Cash Bar, Reservations Recommended

 

About The Beehive:

 

The Beehive is an underground Bohemian bistro featuring amazing cuisine, libations, artwork and live music nightly. Nestled below the Boston Center for the Art’s historic Cyclorama in Boston’s South End, The Beehive serves the eclectic fare of Chef Rebecca Newell with an emphasis on rustic comfort foods with American, European, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern influences. Open for dinner 5:30 pm to 1:00 am seven days a week, and with cocktails and live entertainment available nightly until 2:00 am; The Beehive is the perfect location for after-work cocktails, dinner, live music, events and more. Come to taste the cuisine, come to view the art, come to hear the music, or simply come to share in the merriment.  The Beehive is located at 541 Tremont Street in Boston, MA, 617-423-0069; beehiveboston.com . Dinner 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., bar to 2 a.m., entertainment nightly. Saturday and Sunday Brunch is now being served at The Beehive from 10:30 am until 3:00 pm, bar menu from 3:00 to 5:00 pm.