Horticulturist Joins the Esplanade Association

1. Mostly sunny today, with a high near 61 and breezy. The evening will be partly cloudy with a low around 44.

2.  hired horticulturist Gerry Laferriere to help improve the landscape, thanks to a grant from the Porpoise Fund. In the last few weeks, he's been revitalizing the perennial beds around the Storrow and Oliver Wendell Holmes memorials, has cleaned-up around the Esplanade Playspace, and has helped reorganized the Dartmouth Street storage facility.

3.  is taking a new twist tonight from 6 - 7:30 p.m. with complimentary scotch tastings, as a way to introduce their new scotch bar concept at the second level "Uptowne" bar. Limited space is available, so email Brad Bernardo at bbernardo@lyonsgroup.com to RSVP. 21+.

4. With Mothers Day around the corner, we want some recommendations on florists. this week and let us and your neighbors know.

5. Today is the last day of Rethink Music conference at the . Open to anyone interested in the future of the music industry, today features GZA / The Genius of the Wu-Tang Clan who will address maintaining success as a legacy artist. The day culminates with the release and discussion of a studio collaboration between acclaimed electronic group Thievery Corporation and Berklee Electronic Production and Design students.