I’ve lived in Boston for almost 9 years, moving here from Austin, Texas to attend Northeastern University. Just like any other sports nut, I had a list of teams and athletes that received my full support through thick and thin, and I thought the Lone Star State was pretty spoiled with its sports accomplishments… Continue Reading

I am excited to write this week that RunWestin is back for 2012. Our running concierges have been taking guests on guided 3.5 mile moderately paced runs from the Westin Copley around the Charles River every Tuesday and Thursday morning. If you already have upcoming reservations, be sure to check… Continue Reading

As Bostonians, the memory of 2011’s brutal winter is still fresh in our minds. We’ve been crossing our fingers and thanking our lucky stars that this winter’s s-n-o-w has been scarce. (See, we’re too afraid to even say “the s word” out loud for fear of calling it to us!)… Continue Reading

Awards-show season is in full swing, with its glitterati grandeur of red-carpet strutting, jewelry renting, and designer name dropping. This Sunday marks the 84th Annual Academy Awards, and while it would be fabulous to get dressed to the nines and rub shoulders with “the beautiful people” hoisting those 8.5 pound… Continue Reading

If your ceremony is not at a church and need ceremony music The Boston Wedding Group’s member, The Gilded Harps, has an extensive repertoire, from classical and celtic music to popular and jazz styles. They offer solo harp and harp with many other instruments – flute, violin, ’cello, and also… Continue Reading

The hustle, bustle and general craziness of the holiday season can make it so easy for everyone to forget why this time of year is just so important. While we love the excitement that December brings – the shopping, the tree-trimming, the music - we like to take a step back… Continue Reading

By mid-December many people are taking time to enjoy the holiday season which typically means an increase in holiday parties with friends and families.  According to Health Central, most people will tack on between 4 – 8 pounds of fat during December.  This amount is more than any other month… Continue Reading

What could be more authentic than enjoying Thanksgiving dinner on the Mayflower? No, not that Mayflower, silly. We’re talking about Mayflower Moving Company trucks. You know the ones. And at the Westin Copley Place, we’re super excited to announce that we’ve teamed up with Mayflower once again to serve Thanksgiving dinner… Continue Reading

Turner Fisheries Chef de Cuisine Armand Toutaint will lend his culinary expertise to a great cause at the SHADE Foundation’s Bubbles and Bites next month. This glamorous, Champagne-soaked event raises money each year to raise awareness for the detection and prevention of melanoma. The fifth-annual celebration pops at 6:30 p.m. on… Continue Reading

Sometimes, there’s nothing better than a warm, crumbly sweet treat – except, one that does double duty by helping some deserving kids have a great holiday season. The Westin Copley Place team rallied around a very special bake sale to raise $621.70 for Project Hope, which offers support, shelter, child care,  education… Continue Reading