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Fenway ‘Cultural District’ tag Gains Momentum

stephenbrophy — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:46:56 +0000

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

Mandy D. Kapica — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 02:07:21 +0000

Design & Photography by Martha DiMeo ~ ChromaQueen.com

Catch it Before it’s Gone: GLAM plus BAM at the Trustman Art Gallery

Steven S. Kapica — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 23:27:02 +0000

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

stephenbrophy — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:59:36 +0000

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

stephenbrophy — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:59:20 +0000

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

stephenbrophy — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:19:48 +0000

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

valarieseabrook — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:54:07 +0000

@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

valarieseabrook — Fri, 13 May 2011 16:03:40 +0000

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

stephenbrophy — Thu, 12 May 2011 13:39:02 +0000

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

stephenbrophy — Thu, 05 May 2011 14:30:32 +0000

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 [...]

“From Poetry to Hip Hop: The Relationship between Music & African American Literature”

stephenbrophy — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 02:57:05 +0000

By: Daniel Alfaro This Wednesday, April 13th, from 12:30pm-2:20pm, Roxbury Community College in commemoration of National Poetry Month, will host Dr. Emmet G. Price III, Chair of the Department of African American Studies at Northeastern University, for a dialogue on the relationship between Music and African American literature. Dr. Emmet G. Price III, will trace [...]

Neighborhood Newslines – April 2011

stephenbrophy — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:25:14 +0000

Red Sox Unveil Final Fenway Park Improvements On March 16, the Red Sox held a community meeting in the Absolut Clubhouse, next to Fenway Park, to update its neighbors about changes in the ballpark. Larry Cankro, Beth Krudys, and Paul Hanlon represented the team, with Hanlon handling the bulk of the presentation. “This was the [...]

Dawn Barrett Selected as President of Mas Dawn Barrett, new president of MassArt. Image provided by MassArt.sachusetts College of Art and Design

stephenbrophy — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:59:16 +0000

Dawn Barrett, Dean of the Architecture and Design Division at Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI, has been selected as president of Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Richard Shea, Chairman of the MassArt board of trustees announced. Barrett has been tapped to succeed Dr. Kay Sloan, who will retire after fifteen years as [...]

News Notes – February 28

stephenbrophy — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:22:59 +0000

Stop & Shop protest march urges more pay for tomato farmers By Stewart Bishop – Globe Correspondent / February 28, 2011 Hundreds of demonstrators marched from Copley Square to a Brigham Circle Stop & Shop yesterday, calling on the supermarket chain to improve wages and working conditions for farm workers who labor in Florida’s vast [...]

News Notes – February 17

stephenbrophy — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 20:05:23 +0000

Jackson, Mills to meet in race to replace Councilor Chuck Turner By John M. Guilfoil, Globe Staff – February 15, 2011 Despite a low turnout in District 7 today, Tito Jackson showed why he is the candidate to beat in the race to replace Chuck Turner on the City Council. … Jackson, 35, a Grove [...]