Rhett Price was touring Texas with a country band when he had his ah-ha moment. During a sound check, he started playing Led Zeppelin’s “Kashmir” on his violin. The drummer and bassist joined in, and when they stopped playing, the audience went wild.

A lot of Boston shows are wrapping up their runs this week in anticipation of the holiday theater season. Before the inevitable onslaught of Christmas Carols hits local stages, you may want to check out a few of these offerings.

Whether you’re label-obsessed or a staunch locavore, Boston’s retail scene offers a bevy of browsing opportunities. Get to know the city’s distinct neighborhoods before striking out on your own

For the first time in decades, a majority of maps made in Boston in the century before the American Revolution come together at the Norman B. Leventhal Map Center at the Boston Public Library.

From angular gold rings to elegant silver hoops, the South End's newest jewelry boutique has an eclectic assortment of unique pieces. Ore is the second store from jewelry designer Sophie Hughes.

As the days get colder and darker, there's no better time to indulge in a spot of afternoon tea. Luckily, Boston has a wide array of places you can go for a cuppa.

Forget the French manicure; creative nail art is big business these days. Magazines and blogs cover funky fingernails, and even the Fashion Police weigh in on celebrities’ manis.

“Alright guys, get ready for a sprint in five, four, three, two, one.” The voice of Rich, our spin instructor, fills the Flywheel cycling studio, right on tempo with the music.