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Tafuta! A Young Child’s Search for the True Meaning of Kwanzaa

This original production blends music, dance and spoken word to tell the story of a young child who is bullied in school because of her family’s tradition of celebrating Kwanzaa. The child ultimately embraces her heritage, discovers her voice and triumphs over the bullies. Tafuta! is the only play of its kind and is surely going to make audiences […]

Family Hike at the Arnold Arboretum: Short Days/Long Nights

Family Hike at the Arnold Arboretum:  December 16, from 2:00-3:30pm.  Meet inside the main gate at 125 Arborway.  We will hike the landscape and read a story, The Longest Night.  Afterwards, families are invited to make a paper chickadee in the Visitor Center lecture hall.  Free and open to all. For more information call 617-384-5209. […]

Cruz Companies Tree Lighting Ceremony

WHO: Cruz Companies WHAT: 33rd Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony WHERE: The Cox Building One John Eliot Square Roxbury, MA WHEN: Tuesday, December 11, 2018 – 5:30 P.M. HOW: Residents will sing songs and share the Christmas spirit, Refreshments will be served. WHY: the holiday spirit of giving back!

Upgrade My Life in 2019

The Upgrade My Life program has supported hundreds of Women since the TOLGI premier launch in 2017. We have seen hundreds of women reclaim their goals and it is exciting. Busy schedules, challenges, and personal responsibilities are aspects of living in our society. In this life we may face difficult setbacks and may choose to […]

Free Community Concert at Strand Theatre!

Ring in the New Year with family and friends and enjoy Bach’s sparkling “Brandenburg Concerto No. 4” and Vivaldi’s “Violin Concerto,” performed with virtuosic flair by Boston Baroque concertmaster Christina Day Martinson, recently nominated for a Grammy Award. Families are welcome! The event is free, but tickets are required. HOW TO ORDER YOUR COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS: Online: Boston Baroque Box Office Phone: 617-987-8600 x1 Email: boxoffice@bostonbaroque.org In person: Uphams […]

A Community Conversation: The Power of Public Monuments & Why They Matter

The Committee to Renew the Shaw 54th Regiment Memorial Cordially Invites you to a Community Conversation: The Power of Public Monuments and Why They Matter The Shaw 54th Memorial on the Boston Common has been called “one of the monuments that changed America.” More than 120 years old, the Memorial is positioned strategically on Boston […]

Will Traxx Hosts: “A Whole Lot Going On!”

A Whole Lot Going On! It’s the LAST FRIDAY of 2018 and we’re PARTYIN’‼️ Presented by: SETH-LO and your favorite group of firefighters 9ALARMS ENTERTAINMENT! $25 Discount tickets available at 9Alarms.com Purchase tickets via 9Alarms.com Hosted by artist WILL TRAXX “Shine A Light On Em”, “Let Me See Some Footwork” and more! Music by New […]

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast

The annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast is the nation’s longest-running and Boston’s premier event dedicated to honor the legacy of Dr. King. The breakfast is an opportunity to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy of service and begin the year inspired to live out his dream in our homes and throughout the community moving […]

The Michael Jackson Tribute Show

Join us as Berklee student performers pay tribute to the legendary king of pop. Michael Jackson is one of the biggest and most influential entertainers of all time. His original style and groundbreaking hits have influenced the works of artists such as Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake, and Lady Gaga. Formed and directed by Jaylon […]

A Natural Man, Images 2 Live 4

MOTOWN Wali Ali On January 11th prepare to be transported to LA 1972 when one of the original Funk brothers, Wali Ali takes the stage to do a MOTOWN vibe concert dedicated to the “Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin and to the icon legend Ray Charles in the show a Natural Man, Images 2 Live […]

Carney Hospital Blood Drive

Carney Hospital will host a Blood Drive in honor of National Blood Donor Month on Friday, January 11th from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the hospital’s Cushing Auditorium. Carney Hospital is located at 2100 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02124. Please schedule your life saving donation today at www.redcrossblood.org and enter Carney as the Zip/Sponsor […]