It’s the first fundraiser of 2020 for the Roxbury Unity Parade. Purchase your tickets on Eventbrite. Celebrate Roxbury. Food, music, dancing, and raffles.
Event Neighborhood: Roxbury
Soul Yatra Trio
Three master musicians and committed arts educators come together in a trio concert when Mike Block (cello), Sandeep Das (tabla) and Shaw Pong Liu (violin, erhu) appear as Soul Yatra trio. Mike Block — a pioneering cellist, composer, innovator, and educator — was called “the ideal musician for the 21st century” by Yo-Yo Ma. Grammy-nominated […]
Jason Palmer Quintet
Jason Palmer Quintet (jazz) performs at the First Church, Roxbury (Tickets are $5) will benefit the Unitarian-Universalist Urban Ministry’s youth programs. Jason is a trumpeter, composer, and educator who has performed with such greats as Roy Haynes, Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis, and many more. Palmer was named a Fellow in Music Composition by the Massachusetts […]
Open House at our PreK-Grade 8 School ~ St Mary of the Assumption, Brookline
St Mary of the Assumption School, a PreK-Grade 8 Catholic School in Brookline, is holding an Open House February 25 for Upper School students in Grades 5-8. Register at info@stmarys-brookline.org OR call us at 617-566-7184 Scholarships available. Find out what makes this such a special school with a rigorous curriculum and 95% rate of exam […]
2020 Build Black Wealth: FREE Monthly Series
It’s no secret there is a huge disparity of wealth amongst races in the greater Boston area. Roxbury Community College has partnered with Our Village Initiative to bring some gold nuggets to the community. We’ve decided to take the issue from conversation to action. Bringing tangible steps people of color can take to increase their […]
UMN’s 2nd Annual Boston BLACK EXCELLENCE Awards
Union of Minority Neighborhoods 2nd Annual “Boston Black Excellence Awards” A night of honoring individuals for leadership and impact The 2nd Annual Boston Black Excellence Awards UMN honors amazing people of the diaspora who have demonstrated leadership, dedication, and commitment to community. This year our theme is “Unsung Heroes & Sheroes” We are celebrating the […]
The Ties That Bind: A Concert Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry presents: The Ties That Bind: A Concert Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This Sunday, January 19 at 3 pm at The First Church in Roxbury, 10 Putnam Street, Roxbury, MA 02119. Opera UnMet, led by founder Marshall Hughes, brings a soul-stirring performance. Not to be missed! Suggested donation of $15 […]
Respect: A Boston Arts Academy Tribute to Aretha Franklin
You don’t want to miss Boston Arts Academy students paying tribute to Aretha Franklin—twice named “the greatest singer of all time” by Rolling Stone. This entertaining production showcases the best of all the Boston Arts Academy’s departments’ artistic work through an interdisciplinary collaboration. This year, BAA is partnering with Roxbury Community College to put on […]
Respect: A Boston Arts Academy Tribute to Aretha Franklin
You don’t want to miss Boston Arts Academy students paying tribute to Aretha Franklin—twice named “the greatest singer of all time” by Rolling Stone. This entertaining production showcases the best of all the Boston Arts Academy’s departments’ artistic work through an interdisciplinary collaboration. This year, BAA is partnering with Roxbury Community College to put on […]
Respect: A Boston Arts Academy Tribute to Aretha Franklin
You don’t want to miss Boston Arts Academy students paying tribute to Aretha Franklin—twice named “the greatest singer of all time” by Rolling Stone. This entertaining production showcases the best of all the Boston Arts Academy’s departments’ artistic work through an interdisciplinary collaboration. This year, BAA is partnering with Roxbury Community College to put on […]
Malcolm X Speaker Series
Event Details: Residence Inn 2001 Washington St. Boston/Roxbury 2020 Date(s) : Jan. 24th, Feb. 21st, March 20th 5:30-6:30 PM Includes: Discussions on Historical Moments in: Human Rights, Social Justice in Journalism & Malcolm X (1940’s – Today) A Colloquium with: Prof. A. Peter Bailey. Bailey is the former Editor of Ebony Magazine under LeRone Bennet […]
Holiday Tree Lighting in Roxbury
Heartwarming Community Tree Lighting Sponsored by Roxbury Heritage State Park and Central Boston Elder Services Neighborhood residents are invited to join in a Community Tree Lighting Holiday Celebration at the historic Dillaway Thomas House at Roxbury Heritage State Park on December 21 from 4 – 6 pm. Dillaway Thomas House and Central […]
