3.2 min readBy Published On: August 14th, 2014Categories: Arts and Entertainment, Lifestyle0 Comments on Weekend Picks – August 15th

Eat:
Soak up the sun on the patio at MC Spiedo (606 Congress Street) – the Southie Waterfront’s newest addition and enjoy a selection of antipasti and charcuterie—such Prosciutto, Mission Figs and Mint or Local Burrata, Chili Flake and Focaccia—or a full spread of spit-roasted specialties. Sip a rotating selection of bright, summery sips for the month of for $8 or by the pitcher for $20.  This weekend’s summer sip is the Lorenzo Relaxer: A tropical combination of local Ipswich Rum, Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, Coco Lopez, fresh orange and pineapple juice and nutmeg.  We’ll raise our glass to that!

Drink:
Better by the box.  We know wine in the box has got a bad rap – but the good people of Richer Pour – their headquarters happens to be right here in Southie, USA – is doing a great job of changing that conversation.  Richer Pour works with celebrated winemakers and eliminates unnecessary packaging – who wants bottles clicking around in your recycling.  Hide the evidence with a box!  They offer a variety of wines from prosecco to cab and everything in between.  You can pick up a box at Al’s Liquors on West Broadway.  One box = 4 bottles so its perfect to take to a cookout, party or leave on your countertop at home.  For more information visit: www.richerpour.com

Shop:
It’s Tax-Free Weekend! You’ve seen the commercials and heard the hoopla, it’s tax free weekend in Massachusetts!  For you the consumer, it’s the perfect excuse to buy some big ticket items and save a little cash.  And listen up Southie – you don’t even need to leave town.  Boston Appliance (840 Summer Street) our local family owned and operated showroom, is celebrating tax-free weekend on both Saturday, August 16th and Sunday, August 17th.  They’ve got everything including the kitchen sink! Boston Appliance has every major appliance for your home including such brand names as Bosch, Maytag,Thermador, KitchenAid, Frigidaire, Sharp, and Whirlpool.

Register:
As The Urban Art Bar is settling in to its new and improved location at 709 East Broadway, they are embracing the mantra of “the art of…” and celebrating all art forms in life, not just the traditional painting on canvas – including music, health and wellness, mixology, wine and beer pairings, children’s series, senior citizen events, fashion and style, reading, good old school fun of board games, and the togetherness of people and beyond.
To see a list of events they have store for us, Southie visit: https://caughtinsouthie.com/arts-entertainment/save-dates-some-exciting-new-events-coming-september-urban-art-bar

Play:
Party on the lawn! On Saturday, August 16th from 12pm-5pm The Lawn on D (420 D Street) will celebrate it’s official launch.  Stop by and enjoy games, art, face paining, live music and performances, food trucks and lots more family fun!  This event is free and open to the public!

Download:
Remember the the robot maid from the Jetson’s – Rosie?  Well, Foodie’s (230 West Broadway) is joining forces with a new app named after Rosie to help make your grocery shopping experience more delightful!  All you need to do is download the Rosie app, place your order online then it will be delivered right to your door!  Foodie’s + Rosie = time saved!

Support:
Buy a ticket for the Bombshells for Breast Cancer Event to help support the Ellie Fund on Wednesday, August 20th from 6pm-8pm!  Sip craft beer, wine & spirits, enjoy food from MJ’s menu, and party on the NEW PATIO at MJ O’Connor’s Waterfront with special guests including Caught in Southie’s Maureen Dahill.  Wear your pink to show your support!  To purchase a ticket visit: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-bombshells-against-breast-cancer-bostonbombshells-tickets-12374521527  Do it now!  It’s going to be fun event for an amazing cause!