Chess on the Boston Common
On
May 2, Ed Foye and I walked up to the Boston Common from our respective
offices in the Financial District to check out the inauguration
ceremony of the Brewer Fountain Plaza and to play a few games. We were
pleased to see Nathan Smolensky had set up a couple of sets with clocks,
so Ed and I immediately sat down and played blitz while nearby Mayor
Menino and other officials extolled the virtues of the beautiful plaza.
Alas, Ed had to go back to work, but I could not resist playing hooky a
little longer. Sitting next to the magnificent fountain with the
accompaniment of live piano music, I felt transported to Paris'
Luxembourg Gardens as Nathan and I played chess with various passersby.
I
am excited about the new addition to Boston's chessplaying venues, and
will certainly be back. Nathan will be at the Plaza Monday-Wednesday
and on Fridays 12-5, so if you visit during those hours, you will be
sure to get a game, even if you come alone. You may borrow a set from
the reading area (where you can also borrow books, magazines, and
newspapers) Monday - Friday, even if Nathan is not present. Finally,
you may bring your own set and play anytime,
weather permitting. Enjoy!
Natasha Us-Christiansen
Read the Boston Globe piece about the refurbished Common:
http://www.bostonglobe.com/
Natasha Us-Christiansen
Read the Boston Globe piece about the refurbished Common:
http://www.bostonglobe.com/
1 comment:
That looks nice, everyone! Too bad it looks a little chilly that first day. Otherwise, it looks like a nicer alternative to Harvard Square, with the park right there.
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