The fourth installment of this multipart discussion and exploration of the intersection of jazz and its connection to the Civil Rights Movement in Roxbury during the 1950s.
Co-presented by Haley House Bakery Cafe. In collaboration with JazzBoston.
Free and open to the public, with seating on a first come, first served basis. Dinner is available for purchase beginning at 5pm.
Men of Color To Arms! The Story of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment
Presented by Labouré College and Carney Hospital, in partnership with the Boston African American National Historic Site. February 9th, 2012, Carney Hospital Riseman Lecture Hall, 2100 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester 02124.
Refreshments at 5:30 pm, Presentation at 6:00 pm.
This presentation will be jointly led by Lt. Col. David Hencke, Executive Officer, 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment; Sgt. Emmett Bell-Sykes, President, 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company A; and Ryan McNabb, Acting Site Manager, Boston African American National Historic Site. See flyer attached below:
Thursday January 26. The chosen title is 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close' by Jonathan Safran Foer. Nine-year-old Oskar Schell goes on a mission to find the lock that will match a mysterious key that belonged to his father, who died in the World Trade Center on September 11. The story, told from different perspectives and several different time frames is often sad but also hilarious as this young boy embarks on a journey that will ultimately heal him. Dinner from 6pm, discussion from 7pm. All are welcome.
Take a chance to win tickets to a 2012 Red Sox game!
Red Sox Raffle -- Sit in with the Scoreboard Crew!
Through the Boston Public Library Foundation, Friends groups across the BPL system are selling raffle tickets that entitle the winner to sit behind the Green Monster -- where no tickets are sold to the public! The winner and 3 guests (1 guest must be 16 or younger) will be entitled to watch 3 innings from this unique position and will watch the rest of the game from seats in the infield grandstand.
Tickets are just $2 each or 5 for $8 -- Purchase by 1/31/12
Tickets are available at the Adams St. Library (690 Adams Street, 02122) or send an email to: FriendsofAdamsSt@gmail.com.
ASHMONT GRILL’s innovative Give Back @ The Grill program enters its second year by supporting the Dorchester Community Food Coop throughout the month of January. How ?
Proceeds of its Monday Night Wine Club will be donated directly to the Food Coop - $5 out of every $38 four-course wine tasting sold on Monday nights during January.
January's Monday Night Wine Club events feature small plates of seasonal fare (purchased at the Dorchester Winter Farmers' Market!) paired with: New World wines (Jan. 2), Jean Bousquet of Argentina (Jan. 9), Italian Reds vs. Whites (Jan. 16), Viva La France (Jan. 23) and the Pacific Northwest (Jan. 30).
Wine Club starts at 6:30 PM. Call for reservations!
The Citywide Urban Agriculture Rezoning Kickoff and Visioning Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, January 30, 2012 at 6:00PM. Come hear about urban agriculture from keynote speakeR Will Allen of Growing Power (recently listed in top 50 most influential food folks!) and give your thoughts about ideas for urban agriculture in Boston. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in a visioning exercise to talk about their hopes and aspirations for urban agriculture in the city of Boston.
Meeting location: Suffolk University, 73 Tremont Street, between Park Street and Government Center T Stations. There will be a variety of food and farming advocacy organizations' informational tables at the meeting. Check out the flyers below for more information in English, Spanish, Chinese and Haitian Creole. Find out more about the urban agriculture project's pilot in Dorchester on two city-owned vacant parcels here. Questions? Please contact:
Tad Read, Senior Planner
Boston Redevelopment Authority
One City Hall Square, 9th Floor
Boston, MA 02201
Phone: (617) 918-4264
E-mail: john.read.BRA@cityofboston.gov
Bowdoin Geneva Family Resource Day sponsored by Mayor Menino - featuring info/signups for food stamps, fuel assistance, housing assistance, health care, parenting support, and more.
Saturday 12/17, 10 AM - 1 PM, First Parish Church, 10 Parish Street, Dorchester
Multilingual resources and staff ~ First 100 families get a free bag of groceries and a toy.
For more information, please call 617-635-3404 or see flyer attachment below.
The Strand Theatre will be hosting a dramatic presentation of A Christmas Carol, an entertaining musical setting of Charles Dickens’ classic story. This vibrant and amusing performance brings Dickens’ characters to life in a suspenseful and exciting journey from past to future. A Christmas Carol captures the spirit of the season while introducing classical music and a classic novel to audiences of all ages. Admission to the event is free. The event will be December 5th at 6:00 p.m. For more information, contact the theatre at 617.480.5112, or visit the Theatre's website.
MYDorchester.org has FREE tickets available for thos interested. We have both individual tickets and family packages. Short supply, act fast! Email eblast@mydorchester.org, or call 617.822.8297.
Public Forum on Saturday, November 5, 2011: all 4 City Councillors at Large (Felix G. Arroyo, John R. Connolly, Ayanna Pressley, Stephen J. Murphy) will meet with Vietnamese residents in Dorchester, from 4PM to 6PM at the Vietnamese American Community Center, 42 Charles Street, Dorchester.
ASHMONT GRILL’s innovative Give Back @ The Grill program enters its second year by supporting the 
The Citywide Urban Agriculture Rezoning Kickoff and Visioning Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, January 30, 2012 at 6:00PM. Come hear about urban agriculture from keynote speakeR Will Allen of 
The Strand Theatre will be hosting a dramatic presentation of A Christmas Carol, an entertaining musical setting of Charles Dickens’ classic story. This vibrant and amusing performance brings Dickens’ characters to life in a suspenseful and exciting journey from past to future. A Christmas Carol captures the spirit of the season while introducing classical music and a classic novel to audiences of all ages. Admission to the event is free. The event will be December 5th at 6:00 p.m. For more information, contact the theatre at 617.480.5112, or visit the Theatre's 