Oyster Orgy at Tavern on the Water.
On April 15th, 2010, Charlestown's Tavern on the Water will be hosting the second annual benefit for the Massachusetts Oyster Project from 7:00-10:00pm. With paid admission to the Oyster Orgy you get five oysters, a beer, a great time and the opportunity to help improve Boston Harbor. Admission is $15 if registered in advance and $20 at the door. The event will feature oysters from sponsor Island Creek, an oyster shucking competition, prizes, and lots of good times. The Oyster Project is a non-profit organization restoring water cleansing oysters to the Charles River estuary. To register please call Tavern on the Water at 617-242-8040 or stop by the Tavern, which is located at 18th Street in Charlestown.
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