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Free symphony concert commemorates Duke Ellington on Friday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m.

Advocates: youth homelessness remains urgent, far-reaching issue

State launches tax credit to support veteran employment

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Urban Nutcracker

Anthony Williams’ Urban Nutcracker, the modern Boston-centric holiday classic, will celebrate its 20th annual season at the Shubert Theatre. The move to the historic Shubert Theatre will continue to allow even more Bostonians an opportunity to experience what The Boston Globe has deemed “a holiday arts tradition reflecting the rich multicultural diversity of Boston.” The […]

Virtual Book Talk: Born in Blackness: Africa, Africans, and the Making of the Modern World, 1471 to the Second World War

Pulitzer Prize finalist Howard W. French presents a sweeping narrative that traverses 600 years. The economic ascendancy of Europe, the anchoring of democracy in America, and the fulfillment of so-called Enlightenment ideals all grew out of Europe’s dehumanizing engagement with the “darkest” continent. Born in Blackness dramatically retrieves the lives of major African historical figures whose […]

Stone Social Impact Forum featuring Nicholas Kristof

Nicholas Kristof, Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist and world-renowned journalist, will headline the virtual Fall 2021 Stone Social Impact Forum. Known for his reporting on human rights and giving a voice to the voiceless around the world, Mr. Kristof will share his experiences and discuss his most recent publication, “Tightrope: Americans Reaching for Hope” […]

Cambridge Arts Holiday Art Market

Shop local at the Cambridge Arts’ Holiday Art Market at Cambridge Masonic Hall, 1950 Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge’s Porter Square, on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 27 and 28, and Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 4 and 5, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Free admission. Find soaps, hand-dyed clothing, jewelry, photography, quilts. Choose gifts by […]

Ward 15 Monthly Meeting

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   RE:                 Ward 15 Democratic Party Committee March meeting DATE:            11/20/21 CONTACT:   Outreach Subcommittee Co-Chairs                         Ward 15 Democratic Party Committee Willie Pleasants 617.407.7020, willieaweb@gmail.com and Carol Wideman 857.222.6387, cwide49@earthlink.net                         www.facebook.com/ward.15.dems You’re Invited  Ward 15 Democrats Party Committee Monthly Meeting: November 20, 2021 10:00-11:30 AM Zoom:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8    #####

METCO Recruitment Fair

Learn about the free program that enrolls Boston’s diverse students in great suburban schools! Come to METCO’s FREE in-person community event where you can meet educators from some of the 33 school districts your child could attend! Then, get individual support with the application process.

A Free Celebration of Veterans at the Boston Athenæum

Free and open to all: Dr. Ginny Badgett highlights military history within the Boston Athenæum’s Special Collections. From Generals Washington and Knox through World War II, examine a selection of fine art, posters, prints, and other materials that depict and celebrate the service members of the United States Armed Forces. Featured artwork: The News, 1945. […]

Débo Ray and Quartet: Soul, Rock, and Sounds of the Heart

Débo Ray and her Quartet take the stage at the Salvation Army Kroc Center for a free performance! The concert promises musical variety — Débo’s influences include jazz, rock, and world music, for starters — and the blend of uncompromising skill and relatable emotion that make Débo Ray an audience favorite and valued collaborator with […]

Franklin Park 5K Turkey Trot

Franklin Park Turkey Trot November 25, 2021 – Thanksgiving morning at 9am starting at the Golf Clubhouse, One Circuit Drive, Roxbury 02121. We’re back in person with safety measures in place to protect your health. You can run or walk in this timed 5k and support programs in Franklin Park, like the Kite Festival and […]

The Last Five Years

The Last Five Years is an emotionally powerful and intimate musical about two New Yorkers in their twenties who fall in and out of love over the course of five years. The show’s unconventional structure consists of Cathy telling her story backwards, while Jamie tells his story chronologically.

Open Air Art Exhibit at the UU Urban Ministry

Join us on Sunday, Oct. 17th from 11am-6pm at 10 Putnam St. Roxbury for an OPEN AIR ART EXHIBIT, free to the public and hosted by the UU Urban Ministry. Event Details can be found on our website. This event is part of our Roxbury Artist Amplification Project, and will feature the work of many […]