Boston College Will Play Their Bowl Game At Fenway Park
There will be college football played inside the home of the Red Sox later this month, and our local team will be there. Boston College will take on Southern Methodist University at the 2nd annual Wasabi Fenway Bowl at Fenway Park.
Eagles vs. Mustangs, Here Is What You Need To Know
The game will take place on Thursday, December 28 at 11 a.m. ET. This bowl game will be televised nationally on ESPN and simulcast on ESPN+. The BC Eagles finished their 2023 season at a .500 record at 6-6. The SMU Mustangs however, had a strong season. They finished with a 11-2 overall record. This included being 9-0 in their conference.
“Wasabi is thrilled to welcome the Boston College Eagles and the SMU Mustangs to historic Fenway Park for the 2023 Wasabi Fenway Bowl,” said Michael Welts, Chief Marketing Officer, Wasabi Technologies in a press release. “The local flavor of this year’s match up will undoubtedly foster even more excitement for the game and elevate its status as a premier sporting tradition in Boston.”
Hometown Showdown
This year, the BC football team has 19 local Massachusetts players on the roster. Specifically, two players on the team are having a true homecoming, and getting the opportunity to play a bowl game in both a historic stadium and their own backyard. Senior defensive back Khari Johnson (#3) is from Boston, but went to high school Suffield Academy. Then, junior wide receiver Jacob Kraft is from Chestnut Hill and went to Dexter Southfield School in Brookline.
Last season in the inaugural edition of the Fenway Bowl, we saw the Louisville Cardinals defeat the Cincinnati Bearcats by a score of 24-7. Though the game did not feature any hometown schools take the field it did feature a New England Patriots legend. Former receiver Deion Branch was the interim head coach for Louisville, and lead the team to a commanding victory in his return to the Boston area.
“We’re excited to be staying close to home for our students and fans to get one more chance to see us play,” said Jeff Hafley, Head Coach, Boston College Football about having the opportunity to play at Fenway Park.
Massachusetts: This South Shore Restaurant Has Turned Into A Holiday Wonderland (PHOTOS)
On the edge of Weymouth, less than a mile from the Hingham border, an Italian restaurant is already bringing the holiday joy. The Venetian is filled with holiday spirit. That is because this South Shore Massachusetts restaurant has completely turned into a holiday wonderland.
Located at 909 Broad St, The Venetian stands prominently upon this main road. Its natural red accented décor certainly made it an ideal spot to turn into a magically themed establishment this season.
On November 1, the restaurant opened its doors and welcomed guests to enjoy a meal seated within a Christmas extravaganza. From the front bar to the more private back room, each area is completely decorated in holiday cheer.
Here is what you will find. Over 5,000 ornaments hang from the ceiling. Fully lit Christmas trees, surrounded by presents, are in the corners of each room. Then, you will find snow-covered polar bear arrangements in the setup in the middle of a few rooms. In addition, the garland is delightfully wraps each beam and banister in sight. Piping into each room, you will hear classic holiday music to further set the tone.
This 2023 holiday season is the first time this popular restaurant is reshaping into what they are calling their “Holiday Pop-Up.” The interior decorations took three full days to set up. In total, 15 workers per day worked tirelessly to build, setup, and design this winter wonderland. The fact that the restaurant already had red-colored booths only enhances the look. Inspired by Rolfs in New York City, The Venetian has certainly set the table for their community to have a memorable holiday season.
Management at this fine-dining restaurant graciously opened their doors to us to attempt to capture the magical setting in photos. During our time, guests of all ages walked in for their reservations (which you will need). Each of them had a delighted reaction, usually followed by a “wow” and cheerful smile.
So, let’s open the wreath-bearing doors and take a sneak peek at this Massachusetts holiday wonderland restaurant.
Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.
