Boston: There Will Be A Barbie Pink Rink At Fenway’s 401 Park
The Barbie party has certainly taken over the nation the past six months, and there’s no reason to stop now. In fact, in Boston, The Rink 401 Park in Fenway will soon be transforming for a week to a pink rink in an effort to bring out their best Barbie vibes.
Specifically, the dates to be aware of are February 9 through Valentine’s Day, February 14.
Here Is What You Need To Know
The Rink at Fenway’s 401 Park will turn into the “Pink Rink” during the aforementioned dates. On opening night, the Pink Rink will open with a thrilling performance. From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. the “Skate Kenway” skating spectacular will take place.
“The show’s cast is inspired by Barbie and Ken’s journey of self-discovery and lessons in acceptance and inclusion, and will feature Milk, star of RuPaul’s Drag Race, as Drag Barbie, alongside an array of colorful characters,” The Fenway explains.
As for the Pink Rink, that opens at 5pm on February 9. Specifically, the evening hours are when this park and rink are really flaunting their best Barbie skills. The reason for this is the entire area including the skating ice, will glow pink. Under the night sky is when these shades will radiate the brightest. This theme coincides with Valentine’s Day week. The allows guests to make a night of it with tons of restaurants and event spaces in this Fenway area. The Wine Press, Tenderloni’s, Sweet Cheeks BBQ, and Rockwood Music Hall are all in close proximity.
The Rink 401 Park itself is 6,000 square feet, where the skating rink takes center stage. It is open seven days per week. Their 2024 winter wonderland theme is already off to a blazing start. For example, on January 14th they held a “Pirates of the Fenway” skating show that paid tribute to Pirates of the Caribbean. Furthermore, it was hosted by Massachusetts ice skating legend, and Olympian, Nancy Kerrigan.
For more information on Boston’s Barbie Pink Rink including tickets you can visit theFenway.com or theRink401Park.com.
3 Massachusetts Wine Establishments You Need To Know About
Today is national wine day. To celebrate, we’ll highlight three Massachusetts wine establishments you need to know about.
In Boston, there are plenty of options to indulge in your wine cravings. Whether it is pairing your favorite glass with a delicious meal in the North End or frequenting one the best wine bars. Rooftop gatherings are also popular wine spots. With the weather warming up, the city provides an excellent backdrop for a few sips at golden hour.
Furthermore, there are numerous wineries in Massachusetts. Some of these small businesses, like Nantucket Vineyard (Cisco), distribute throughout the New England region, while others remain local to New England only. Massachusetts is also the home state of operations like the Boston Showcase Company. They have a long history of designing and distributing products like wine glasses to restaurants in bulk.
In addition, it has become common for wine to be available at stadium events. Fenway Park, TD Garden, Gillette Stadium and all major concert venues offer a wine variation at their ticketed events.
Wine Industry Growth
Earlier this year, Forbes published a detailed report on the positive projections for the wine industry in 2023. “U.S. Wine Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Project,” sales of wine (domestic and imported) topped $66.97 billion, with table wines dominating, followed by sparkling wines (most domestic), whose projected sales will rise 7.7% from 2022 to 2030 and the U.S. wine market size is expected to reach USD 115.03 billion by 2030,” the article quotes.
You can locally partake in national wine day in various ways. Options include simply uncorking your favorite bottle at home, venturing out to a winery, or simply showing your support through ordering online.
In our list highlighting Massachusetts wine establishments to know about, we touch upon three different fields.
Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.
