588931 Sun Jan 18 17:45:15 -0800 2009 8 12 Boston Area 0 4337496 Any thoughts on a decent place to have lunch, perhaps a drink, and enjoy the ceremony with a bunch of fans? Perhaps some sports bars will tune in? Does anyone know specifically of some places that are planning on doing that? I know Green St is doing something, but it seems like an evening thing. I want to watch the big speech live... Sun Jan 18 17:45:15 -0800 2009 13160 silver queen 1 4337509 McGreevey's on Boylston is one place. It's an event to celebrate the work of Boston's Citywide Dialogues on Race and Ethnicity (suggested $10 or $15 at the door) so it will be a diverse, jubilant crowd! Food and drinks will be off the menu. No RSVP necessary. (I think Somerville progressives are gathering at Orleans. And, Upstairs is also hosting an event. I think it could be VERY fun to make the rounds!) Sun Jan 18 17:49:38 -0800 2009 4337496 110313 RoseWethersfield 2 4339826 Yes on Orleans: Sen. Jehlen and Rep. Denise Provost are hosting a live inauguration watch party at Orleans Restaurant in Davis Square to watch together on a big screen. Tuesday, January 20th, from 11:30 am to about 2:00 pm. Lunch is Dutch treat. Questions: patjehlen@gmail.com Mon Jan 19 15:32:53 -0800 2009 4337509 13516 maryv 1 4337849 Every time I have been in Deep Ellum on a big political day, they've had both TVs on to CNN and turned up. I'm more of an MSNBC guy, but that's a good spot for a lovely beverage and some above-average bar food. Sun Jan 18 21:05:35 -0800 2009 4337496 17548 BarmyFotheringayPhipps 1 4337974 I was at the Beacon St. Tavern last week, and Paul Walsh, the manager invited me to an Inauguration Day Party, as he put it. I'm not sure what time they will be opening, but he offered champagne and snacks. I'm assuming there will be a menu as well. They have a huge TV screen and an excellant projection system. I reminded him that this was not a holiday and with a brogue and bravado that only the Irish can muster, he told me that every American should be celebrating this day. I'll be there. Sun Jan 18 23:10:03 -0800 2009 4337496 182304 ghostcat 1 4338639 Precinct in Union Square will open at 11 and be serving lunch and pints and will be tuning into all the action. Mon Jan 19 09:09:43 -0800 2009 4337496 10232 yumyum 1 4338676 21st Amendment across from the State House will probably have a bunch of pols in there watching. I'll be at Pete's/Durty Nelly's. Mon Jan 19 09:26:29 -0800 2009 4337496 16490 Bostonbob3 2 4339794 Liberty is having something acc. to a TV station. Mon Jan 19 15:21:42 -0800 2009 4338676 34507 taxi 1 4340253 I'll bet that it could be perversely fun to have lunch / drinks at the Oak Bar. I remember being there one evening when Mitt Romney came in with a bunch of hangers-on and minders. Wicked impressive. The thought of watching *some politicians* drown their sorrows is probably more amusing to me than it should be. Mon Jan 19 18:23:53 -0800 2009 4337496 12205 sophie fox