night on my town.
I know I talk endlessly about why I love living where I do, but I really can’t help it. One of my favorite things about living in Coolidge Corner is all of the little independent businesses. Sure, they’re rapidly disappearing (and yes, I was the first to cheer about the opening of Panera, but I like the place; I can’t help it. And I had never been to Zathmary’s, but I’m sure it was just lovely), but there are at least 2 independents that I’m pretty sure will be around for a long time. And I honestly hate myself for living here for 2.5 years and not taking advantage of them AT ALL.
I mean, I go to the Brookline Booksmith all of the time, but I never take advantage of their author events. It’s one of the best independent bookstores in the country, and they have some of the coolest authors visiting (Elizabeth Gilbert was there in February!!). And do I ever go? Nope. I’m always all like “ehh, tickets sell out so fast; I’m sure it’s too late.” You’d think I could look at the schedule ahead of time, decide who I want to see, and at least try. Hellooo, I am a publishing student who cares deeply about the industry and the state of the book and the independent bookstore. What is wrong with me? I buy books here when I can, but the truth is, I’m a poor graduate student and it’s tough to spend $30 on a book when I can get it on Amazon for $17. But someday when I am making the big bucks, I am totally donating tons of money to this place. I went in with my mom last week and was utterly embarrassed when I pointed out a book and she loudly said, “We can get that a lot cheaper on Amazon.com!” “Shhh!” I glared at her. “You don’t say things like that in here!!!” She felt really horrible and was on her best behavior the rest of the time. And ended up buying lots of stuff.
The Coolidge Corner Theatre is the other awesome independent that I never utilize. Um, I’ve actually never been there in the 2.5 years I’ve lived here. Yes, I’m ashamed!! But in my defense, I have been to a total of 1 movie since I’ve lived in Boston (I=horrible movie watcher. Sad, but true. Don’t laugh). Well, I went to the CCT tonight, and I am in LOVE. I think it was probably a combination of the nachos and orange crush martini I had at the Coolidge Corner Clubhouse beforehand, the total and complete cuteness of the Coolidge Corner Theater (they have red curtains over the screen!!!), the amazing concession stand (gourmet chocolate bars, Herrell’s ice cream, hot apple cider, Tazo tea…the list goes on!!), and the ridiculous awesomeness of the movie Juno, but this place just made me feel extremely happy.
(You can’t tell me this isn’t adorable!)
December 20th, 2007 at 4:36 am
what a cute movie theater! I’m jealous! Its always a good idea to support local businesses!
December 20th, 2007 at 8:43 am
That theatre DOES look cute.
I realllly want to see Juno.
The two leads in that movie? Both Canadians. I’m just sayin’.
December 20th, 2007 at 9:17 am
I have yet to see Juno. That sounds like such a cute place to live buy. I’d be buying books and seeing movies like it was my job!
December 20th, 2007 at 9:39 am
I want to go to that bookstore and the theater! Is the last picture where you live? I’m jealous hehe
December 20th, 2007 at 10:14 am
Aw you are so cute! That post is so cute! Your neighborhood sounds so cute!
December 20th, 2007 at 10:50 am
zathmary’s was great… you should have liked it better then panera! juno was great! one of the best movies i’ve seen in a long time (not that i see that many haha).
December 20th, 2007 at 10:58 am
i mean WOULD
December 20th, 2007 at 11:37 am
I have been to Boston for a weekend, now I want to go again :/
December 20th, 2007 at 1:23 pm
Aww your area does sound really cute. And don’t worry, you don’t talk about it too much, haha. Good for you for taking advantage of the cool stuff nearby!
And I really want to go see Juno!! It isn’t playing yet in Columbus, which baffles me, but hey, it IS Columbus.
December 20th, 2007 at 1:37 pm
I can’t wait to see Juno!
And you’re right, Coolidge corner has the cutest businesses around. We saw author John Elder Robison at Brookline Booksmith this fall, then went across the street for yummy slices of pizza. Fabulous date night
December 20th, 2007 at 2:18 pm
That is a great bookstore. Sounds like you live in a really great area. Newton has some cool/unique bookstores too… and a really cool indie theater, if you ever have the chance to check them out!
Is that last picture one of your apartment?
December 20th, 2007 at 3:42 pm
I absolutely LOVED Juno too! Highlight of my weekend.
December 20th, 2007 at 3:44 pm
love the pictures!
and loved the post. and now, i hanker for some nachos and an orange crush martini.
December 20th, 2007 at 4:31 pm
Every once and awhile, I stop and realize what a great neighborhood the Corner is. I don’t take advantage enough of it.
I’ve been living in the Corner since 2004 and while I’ve emptied the Booksmith of all things Kerouac/Burroughs/Ginsberg (reducing me to visiting the B&N up the street), I’ve never been to the theater. I often see movies on the marquee that look interesting, but its usually as I’m staggering home from the Clubhouse.
Sorry I missed you last nite at the CCC.
December 20th, 2007 at 5:20 pm
I loved Juno too, so cute! And that movie theater is super cute, I need something like that in walking distance to me! And Coolidge Corner sounds lovely.
December 20th, 2007 at 9:02 pm
I’ve been to Boston only once and I loved it
Of course, I went to the most “happening” place, i.e. Harvard Square!
Oh yea, I love Panera! They have free Wi-Fi!
December 21st, 2007 at 1:08 am
Oh, you must go to the author events at Brookline Booksmith. They’re fantastic, and unless they’re bringing in a huge name, they don’t sell out. You can just stroll right in. I go often, but not often enough.
December 21st, 2007 at 12:42 pm
That movie theatre *is* adorable! I also cry at everything, haha.