Art-Art and some more Art....

Haha. I want to say quickly, before we travel to Boston, Art is an enjoyable facet to a full life.....no matter where or in what medium you find it....that said...

There is a place, okay, I am gonna mention two....

Art on Main----is a cool place in Loveland, Ohio that houses quite a few well known and lesser known artists....they have an event called Second Saturday-(right-2nd Sat. of the month)...where you can go and visit their studios-the artists---(about 28, the  last time I checked).

One guy does Civil War art that is amazing....self-taught...no formal education to speak of.....
I have a friend that does cool-really cool jewelry....right across from the Post Office on Loveland-Maderia Road.

I was taught (Bless the man for hanging in there-giggle) at the Powder Factory---in Kings Mills--by Greg Storer. Now Greg is teaching art in Mason , Ohio-----google it. ( Greg Storer-art)

Now for the coolest places I have visited in Boston---this may take two blog posts to cover.( one dealing strictly with Salem)...yet if you are going for a visit---worth the read.

My first reccommendation-----upon arriving----get a street map......NEEDED to traverse the town.
And, def....take time to explore some out of the way places----I am a giant "This Old House" fan.....and wanted to see the towns they had filmed in.

Sitting on Newbury Street ( I compare to Rodeo Drive in Ca. or  Third Street South in Naples, Florida)  having a lite lunch of Sushi in the Sunshine.....is AWESOME. Shopping here is wonderful....and the peeps/retailers are so friendly. (Hey---we are in the 40's in Cincinnati and Boston the 60's.....bizarre).
Copley Square hosts a Farmers Market---plants--fresh bake goods--loads of stuff---too many to mention----is only in decent weather and only til sometime in Nov. ( or early Dec.????) .....very end of-----right across the street from this is a cool Catholic Church---with a gift shop in the basement--and open during the day---for meditation/prayer.

Next The Prudential Center-Mall.........take your walking shoes....well worth the trip....many-many shops-well known and not-----a pretty and interesting place. Pinkberry Yogurt----okay check this----coconut-mango--chocolate-----with toppings.....is delicious.

There is a cute and wonderful place called "South End Buttery Cafe" on Shawmut Avenue......is yummy.
Will always be busy...so plan on waiting.

I love to visit the Italian District with food and shopping is a must see......Italian foods and desserts.....Mike's Pastry.....Heaven...

Okay--more later......will tell you about my trip to Salem---a couple of weeks ago.....was sooooo cool.