Fields Corner

Closing SHVAM Event @ LDB Peace Institute Dec. 20

Submitted by alyssakeil on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 12:30pm

The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute will commemorate the closing of SHVAM (Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month) with an event called "Remembering the Love Not the Loss," which will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on December 20. The event will be an evening dedicated to remembering and celebrating the lives of loved ones lost. The event will feature activities for children & families, the Louis D. Brown Peace Garden, and the official closing of Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month. Contact the Institute at 617.825.1917 or email marisa@ldbpeaceinstitute.org for more information.

Painters Rags @ Howard Art Project Opens Dec. 9

Submitted by alyssakeil on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 11:32am

Howard Art Project, Dorchester's newest gallery, will be hosting an opening for their second show: Painter's Rags and Other Artists Clothing. The show asks exhibiting artists to look at their own wardrobe with the same criticality one would look at art. The opening will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The gallery is located at 1486 Dorchester Ave. in Fields Corner, and is also open on Saturdays during exhibitions from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. or by appointment. For upcoming happenings, calls for work, and more information, check out Howard Art Project's wordpress blog!

Fields Corner Tree Lighting Nov. 26

Submitted by alyssakeil on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 11:07am

The Fields Corner Tree Lighting Ceremony will be taking place this year on Saturday, November 26, at the corner of Dorchester Ave and Park Street in Dorchester, MA. The event is entirely free and open to the public! Celebrate the start of the holiday season with your friends & neighbors and enjoy the Blarney Stone's delicious hot cocoa, tasty treats and caroling! Santa and Mrs. Claus will bring goodie bags for children, too. For more information call 617-474-1432 or visit www.fieldscorner.org. To find your local Dorchester neighborhood's tree lighting time see The Dorchester Reporter. 

Henderson / Harbor Fundraiser @ Blarney Stone Nov. 3

Submitted by alyssakeil on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 10:30am

On Thursday, November 3, there will be a fundraiser to support the Henderson/Harbor Schools partnership. All are welcome! The event will be at the Blarney Stone, where you can enjoy drinks and snacks upon admission. The event is from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are at the door and are $20.00 each.  Stop by for a drink and say hello! Blarney Stone is located at 1505 Dorchester Avenue in Dorchester, 02122. You can contact them at 617.436.8223.

7th Annual Martinis on the Avenue Nov. 16

Submitted by alyssakeil on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 11:26am

Wednesday, November 16th - it is time for the 7th annual "Martinis on the Avenue," a fundraiser to support the work of SMAMS (St. Marks Area Main Streets) and Fields Corner Main Streets. This year's event will honor the many years of service of District City Councillor Maureen Feeney with a Feeney-tini! The event is happening 7 to 10 p.m. at the Blarney Stone, 1505 Dorchester Avenue. Tickets cost $30 advance, $35 at the door. This money will help SMAMS and FCMS revitalize our Dorchester Ave business districts. Enjoy the Blarney’s great hors d’oeuvres and cash bar, meet neighbors and friends, and bid on great items at the live auction! Buy advance tickets at Fields Corner Main Street's website or call 617.474.1432.

ADVANCE TICKETS SALES NOW CLOSED - TICKETS $35 at the door.

Lenox Building Ribbon Cutting Oct. 15 canceled

Submitted by alyssakeil on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 2:31pm