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The culture of Boston, Massachusetts , shares many roots with greater New England , including a dialect of the Eastern New England accent popularly known as Boston English . The city has its own unique Slang , which has existed for many years. Cuisine in Boston is similar to the rest of New England Cuisine , in that it has a large emphasis on seafood and dairy products. Its most well-known dishes are New England Clam Chowder , fish and chips (usually with Cod or Scrod ), Baked Beans , Lobster s, steamed Clams , and Fried Clams . Boston has many restaurants, including those serving various ethnic cuisines. Boston was, and is still, a major destination of Irish Immigrants . Irish Americans are a major influence on Boston's politics and religious institutions and consequently on the rest of Massachusetts. Many consider Boston a highly cultured city, perhaps as a result of its intellectual reputation. Mark Twain once wrote of it, ''In New York they ask "how much money does he have?" In Philadelphia, they ask, "who were his parents?" In Boston they ask, "how much does he know?"'' Much of Boston's culture originates at its universities. ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT The Theater District, south of Boston Common , contains a number of ornate theatres, including the Cutler Majestic Theatre and The Wang Center For The Performing Arts . Avant garde theatres are scattered throughout the city, especially near Huntington Avenue. The Boston Ballet is a world-renowned classical dance company. Street performers can be found in and around Quincy Market near Faneuil Hall . Boston is also home to a wide array of musical talent - from bands like Boston and Aerosmith - to the world-renowned Boston Symphony Orchestra , the famed Boston Pops , the Boston Symphony Chamber Players, the Boston Philharmonic, the Boston Lyric Opera Company , and the Handel and Haydn Society (the oldest choral company in the U.S.). There are also countless lesser known local musicians, thanks to a thriving underground music scene. In contrast to what might be considered the more "refined" aspects of Boston's culture, the city is also one of the birthplaces of the , Dinosaur Jr. , Buffalo Tom , and Scud Mountain Boys . EVENTS Several major events occur annually in Boston. One of the most well known is First Night , which occurs during New Year's Eve . It is a major arts and activity festival which attracts over 1.5 million people. Started in 1976 , it has since been emulated in other cities worldwide. The Boston Globe Jazz and Blues Festival takes place each June; the Boston Early Music Festival takes place every odd-numbered year. During the summer, there are musical performances at the Bank Of America Pavilion on the South Boston waterfront. Also during the summer is Harborfest, a week-long Festival celebrating the Fourth of July. Another major event occurring during the July 4th holiday is Fourth Of July on the Esplanade. The event is celebrated with fireworks and music by the Boston Pops . The Boston Film Festival is held annually in early September. Also, the weekend following Labor Day , the boutiques on Newbury Street close as over thirty art galleries spill out onto the street, providing access to their contents during Art Newbury Street. Other events include the Saint Patrick's Day Parade and the Boston LBGT Pride parade and festival. SEE ALSO NOTES |
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