Arts & Entertainment
Fenway ‘Cultural District’ tag Gains Momentum
by Stephen Brophy There’s a movement afoot to turn the Fenway into a state-recognized “cultural district” after the state legislature voted in 2010 to allow designation of such entities in Boston. Last May the Boston City Council held a hearing on the benefits of establishing these districts. The Massachusetts Cultural Council supports the idea. Northeastern [...]
Boston’s Largest FREE Music & Arts Festival, Monday, October 10
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Catch it Before it’s Gone: GLAM plus BAM at the Trustman Art Gallery
One of the things I love about art is its ability to transform the spaces it occupies. Sculpture can beautify a vacant spot of grass. A mural can tell a story on an otherwise featureless wall. And a large open space that otherwise serves only to connect rooms can become a gallery. This was my [...]
Neighborhood Newslines
Apparently, liquor ISN’T quicker In the past several years, Hemenway Variety, at the corner of Westland Ave. and Hemenway St., has twice tried to obtain a liquor license but has been turned down because of objections by the neighborhood, the Boston Police Department, and others. Last month, the owners of the building complex at 91 [...]
Lyric Stage Will Offer $25 for Fall Programs on August 17
THE LYRIC STAGE ANNOUNCES A ONE DAY SALE: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2011 $25 TICKETS FOR BIG RIVER OR, AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ NO HANDLING FEES ON ALL TICKET SALES The Lyric Stage Company of Boston is kicking off its 39th season with a special one-day sale: Wednesday, August 17, unlimited tickets for only $25* (with no handling [...]
NEC to Celebrate Gustav Mahler Centennial September 26–December
Conservatory Will Capitalize on its Unique Strengths in Classical Music, Jazz, Contemporary Improvisation, Historical Scholarship to Create Event of Unusual Musical Diversity New England Conservatory will celebrate the centennial of Gustav Mahler’s death (May 18, 1911) in a semester-long festival, beginning September 26 and continuing through December, that highlights the composer’s influence—particularly on modern-day music [...]
Happenings in Boston
@SummerBoston: Mayor Menino’s One-Stop Clearinghouse for Great Events All Season Boston offers exciting options throughout the summer for residents and visitors of all ages Concerts Theatre Harbor Islands Museums Movies Pools & Beaches Feasts & Festivals Walks & Races Outdoor Activities Shopping & Dining Youth Programs Walking Tours Discounts www.cityofboston.gov/summer Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular Celebrate [...]
Boston Children’s Chorus
BREAKING NEWS! We are proud to announce that BCC has been chosen for recognition as a 2011 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award Finalist (formerly the Coming Up Taller Award) by the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities! We are one of 50 finalists out of 471 nominations [...]
Celebrating the Humanities – Art & Culture Show at McKinley HS
Join students from the Fenway’s McKinley Prep High School for a night “Celebrating The Humanities” at the Fenway Health Center Community room on May 13th from 4pm to 7pm. There will be an art show and auction, poetry readings and music all produced by the students. Food and soft beverages will be available “It’s a [...]
INTRODUCING MASSART MADE
Massachusetts’ First College-Affiliated Boutique Features Work by Alumni, Students, Faculty and Staff MassArt Made, which opened in April, introduces Massachusetts to the only college-affiliated retail store selling unique art, gifts, clothing and one-of-a kind products created by alumni, students, faculty and staff of Massachusetts College of Art and Design. In similar fashion to boutiques on [...]