Mom's the word: Things to do this Mother's Day
By: Arthur Levine
Hey you! Yeah, you with the mother. You mean to tell me that you haven't made any plans for Mother's Day? This woman who gave you life, sacrificed so much for you, and has shown you nothing but love and devotion--and you haven't figured out what to do on this, her one special day of the year? Not to fear, you cold-hearted procrastinator. Herewith, some ideas on how to celebrate Mother's Day in and around Boston. Whatever you end up doing, just remember a few simple rules to help make Mom happy on her day: Keep your elbows off the table, eat all of your vegetables, and, for goodness sake, be careful or you'll poke your eye out.
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Boston Art Tours will conduct a Mother's Day tour of Boston's Museum of Fine Arts, focusing on works about mothers and their children. Maybe you could gains some insight about your own relationship with your Mom. Think of it as art therapy. The museum will also be presenting a Mother's Day concert. Call 617-732-3920 for more info.
Head to Boston's Franklin Park Zoo with Mom, and check out some of the best animal moms. (Easy, bub; I'm not implying that your Mom is an animal). The zoo will be presenting scavenger hunts and zookeeper encounters. The first 100 moms through the gates will receive a special Mother's Day surprise--hopefully not something flung by one of the monkeys. Call 617-989-2000 for more info.
If Mom (and you) has a sense of humor, here's a great deal: Buy a ticket to Menopause the Musical, and get one at half price for the 5 p.m. performance on May 14th. (If your Mom doesn't have a great sense of humor, be prepared for a frying pan upside your head.) When purchasing the tickets, use the Mother's Day discount special code: MMHALF. At the Stuart Street Playhouse in Boston. Call 617-426-4499 for more info.
Mother's Day Brunch at the The Peabody Essex Museum in Salem. Touring the museum with Mom would be great; touring the museum after chowing down on Spring Asparagus Soup, Chilled Beef Tenderloin Salad, or Roasted Salmon would be even better. Call 978-745-9500 for more info.
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It would probably make more sense if the Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain devoted this Sunday to mums, but it's Lilac Sunday. Tour the lovely grounds and breathe in the intoxicating scent of the flowering plant. Call 617.524.1718 ext. 176 for more info.
If Mom is more adventurous, take her to M.O.M.-- that's the Motion Odyssey Movie ride at Jordan's Furniture in Avon. Put on the wacky 3D glasses, strap into the moving seats, and enjoy an adventure with SpongeBob SquarePants. There is one risk: You'll have to traipse through the entire showroom to reach the theater, and Mom will probably want you to spring for an ottoman or some other pricey Mother's Day gift. Call 1-866-8-JORDANS for more info.
