Things to Know in Fenway-Kenmore Today, March 22: Berklee Gets Huge Donation

1. Weather:  The National Weather Service is predicting a partly sunny day with a high near 42 degrees. 

2. Donation at Berklee: Berklee College of Music was the recipient of quite the gift this week - an $8.1 million donation from a man who enjoyed listening to Berklee students perform. Read the full story here. 

3. Spingtime Wine Tasting: Stop by Formaggio Kitchen (268 Shawmut Ave.) in the South End between 2 and 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 23rd to sample an array of organic & biodynamic wines poured by David Mitchell from Mise Wine Co. They'll help you choose a cheese to pair with your favorite. See here for more information. 

4. Drew Bledsoe Clip: Former Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe was in town yesterday, not to reminisce about his days playing football, but to complain about the way Massachusetts handles its laws about wine shipping. Bledsoe now owns a winery in California, and says he can't ship wine to his friends here in Massachusetts, including Tom Brady. See the clip here. 

5. Nominate a Business: Mayor Menino's annual Bike Friendly Business Awards are  now open for nominations. These awards recognize companies that incorporate bike-friendly practices that encourage their employees or customers to ride their bikes. Gold, Silver and Bronze awards will be distributed at a special ceremony with Mayor Menino where the winner will receive a certificate and a “Bike Friendly Business” sticker to proudly display in their business. For the Bike Friendly Business Awards, please visit http://www.cityofboston.gov/bikes/bikebusiness/.

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