Welcome to the Boston Phoenix 2004 Guide to Summer, our complete overview of seasonal fun. This section of the Boston Phoenix 2004 Guide to Summer offers all of our arts and recreation listings. Use the menu below to explore.

ARTS
Art Museums • Classical • Comedy • Dance • Film • Galleries • Jazz • Nightlife • Pop Concerts • Theater

RECREATION
Amusement Parks • Beaches • Camping • Fairs and Festivals • Water Stuff • Flea Markets/Antique Shows • Nature • Participatory Sports • Produce • Sightseeing Sky Stuff • Spectator Sports

Into the (not too) wild
Great nature-activity sites throughout New England. BY DAVID VALDES GREENWOOD

The state of you
Fifty ways of looking at a vacation. BY CHRIS WRIGHT

Brewer's feast
All across New England, brewmeisters are tucked away in city neighborhoods and mountain hamlets, quietly crafting this summer's suds. BY MIKE MILIARD

Pages from the past
Leisurely summer visits to the houses where legendary writers lived and worked help bring their masterpieces to life. BY JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ

The games people play
From kickball to footbag, summer in Boston offers a wealth of playground pastimes for the kid in you.
BY CAMILLE DODERO