A walk through here is like a time warp back to the day when the rhyme ruled the radio and boombox. Now they're keeping the sounds alive and educating about the world that once was. This spot has everything....Vinyl, Art Supplies, Cd's, Posters, Album Art, Clothing, Mags & Books, free sampler CD's, live shows, kick ass website, and a really cool in-store computer system that allows you to shop from a comp station and have the merch literally brought to you @ check out. There have been to countless FREE, LIVE performances INSIDE the store, where you can chill, check out the artist, then actually meet & greet in most cases.

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Template:Musical Instrument Store Rayburn is the largest brass/woodwind store in Boston, with the largest horn collection in New England. The staff here are all either professional musicians or music educators, so you're assured of knowledgeable service. Rayburn deals in new, used, and custom-made instruments (everything except “rock & roll” instruments) and offers rentals and full repair services. President Bill Clinton acquired his inaugural saxophone “The Presidential” here! The store will also buy used instruments at a deep discount. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

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Catering to students and artists. Utrecht has everything you might need on 2 floors. They are located a little set back from Mass Ave, right next to the Symphony Inbound T Station. Utrecht has a standard supply of painting, modeling, framing, scrap booking, building, molding, and drawing supplies. Even though they are pricer than most art stores, you cannot beat their location and friendly staff. If you are a student, ask for a free student advantage card - you can save 10% on all of your purchases. If you are an art or architecture student at a nearby university, try to buy your supplies early, as they quickly run out of wood, plexiglass, and museum board. Insider tip- Shop on Thursdays - they get their weekly shipment in on Wednesdays, so if you need one of these highly coveted materials, keep this in mind! Utrecht also accepts the Berklee Card and the Fenway Card!

The owner plays the violin and utilizes his experience as a musician during sound adjustment, repairs, and each stage of making, creating all aspects of his instruments with the performing musician in mind. The sound and feel of his instruments are as pleasing and rich as those by world-renowned makers, yet are much more affordable. With a location near to Symphony Hall and the New England Conservatory business walks right by and visiting performers are known to drop in to utilizes Rutman's services.

Validated parking is available in the Westland Avenue Garage. This is a local grocery store with a difference. Formally the location of Bread & Circus - the Whole Foods company bought them up. Great produce and cheeses. Bakery turns out luscious items daily - try their vegan scones (I know sounds awful, but quite tasty). The store brand 365 is actually quite affordable. Whole Foods will also deliver your order (within a certain radius of the store). There is a enormous salad bar, sushi offerings and hot bar with daily specials so you can come in to pick up lunch then sit in the section with the tables in the front window or the outdoor tables. Large variety of prepared entrees and salads too.

A world leader in refilling and recycling printer cartridges. Store Hours: Mon- Wed from 8:30am -6pm, Thu 8:30am -7pm, Fri 8:30am -6pm, and Sat-Sun closed.

The Symphony Shop is open during the Boston Symphony Orchestra's season (September - May). Selling BSO clothing and items with a theme of classical music (scarfs with music notes on them) as well as the recordings of the BSO.

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