Thursday, July 7, 2011
Plus, it'll cool down today - but only a little.
1. The work between 155/156 West Newton Street and Columbus Ave is complete and the parking is restored to the neighborhood. The signs have been removed! 2. Reminder to all Rutland Street residents between Tremont and Shawmut: Today is the 1st Thursday of July, and the odd-numbered side of your street is due for sweeping. Please remember to move your vehicle to avoid ticketing and towing. 3. You may want to head over to BRIX on Broad this evening where, beginning at 5 p.m., the tasting table will be filled with this season's hip sip: rosé! The vino mavens will be pouring 10 of this summer's hottest rosés, including 5 from the Neal Rosenthal portfolio. Show up between 5 and 6 pm and, with your rosé purchase, enter your business card to win …
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Plus high temps and the MLK Summer Scholars Program kick-off...
1. Today, Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Police Commissioner Ed Davis will kick off the fourth year of the nation’s largest corporate based summer jobs program, MLK Summer Scholars, by speaking to hundreds of high school participants and thanking program sponsors for their continued support. The initiative will employ over 660 teens this summer at nearly 80 community service organizations. Approximately 200 of the teens will be at the event, which will take place this morning, 11:00 a.m., at the 4th floor atrium in the Hancock Financial building, 601 Congress Street, South Boston. For more info: www.mlksummerscholars.com 2. South End Landmark District Commission meeting is tonight, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall in room 801. See you there! 3. If you …
Monday, July 4, 2011
Hydrate between beers... and head to the Hatch Shell early to stake out a decent seat for Martina McBride and Co. tonight.
1. You may notice that Alix's beautiful face isn't atop the South End Patch.com page this lovely Monday morning. This is because Ms. Roy is actually on vacation. In her stead, Christopher Treacy (that'd be me) will be bringing you the news for the next two weeks. 2. Today is the 4th of July. You know the drill... 3. In case you missed it, Lionel Richie will not be performing at the Hatch Shell tonight due to strained... vocal chords. But I think Boston comes out on top with his substitute: country-pop star, Martina McBride. 4. The BPL's Summer Reading Program began officially this past Friday and will continue throughout the month of July. We'll be highlighting events for both grade-school age kids and teens right here in the daily Five …
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Indoor and outdoor scenes will be shot at the Union United Methodist Church on Columbus Avenue.
1. More rain and colder temperatures today with highs in the upper 40s. Chance of rain is near 100% and winds will be a steady 15 mph. 2. Filming for the Mark Wahlberg film "Ted" resumes today in the South End, with a full day of shooting scheduled at Union United Methodist Church on Columbus Ave. "No Parking" signs have been hung along portions of Columbus Ave. and on nearby side streets. Any residents affected by the parking shortage should call Assistant Location Manager Kai Quinlan at (323) 360-2580 for a garage voucher. 3. Parking will also be limited during Wednesday's scheduled visit by President Obama. Obama is scheduled to attend a fundraiser at the Cyclorama at 3 p.m. We'll have details on what to expect later today. 4. Want to …
Monday, May 16, 2011
Rainy weather in the forecast this week.
1. We're in for a rainy week, starting with today's forecast of cloudy skies and scattered showers. Temperatures in the low 50s. 2. A stabbing Sunday morning killed a man in his late 20s. The incident, which took place outside Boston Medical Center on Mass Ave., remains under investigation. Read our coverage here. 3. On Wednesday, United South End Settlements will host a discussion session exploring race and diversity in relation to LBGT history and culture at the Harriet Tubman House on Columbus Ave. Stop by at 6 p.m. for the event, which also features the introduction of Michael Bronski's A Queer History of the United States and a discussion panel moderated by Pat Gozemba, writer, photographer, and videographer. RSVP by phone at (617) …
Friday, May 13, 2011
Singers ages 7-18 invited to audition for chorus's ninth season of performances.
1. At least it's not rain: today's forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies with highs around 60. Winds dying down to 5 mph. 2. The Union Park Neighborhood Association is looking for a reporter to attend social events and take photographs for their newsletter and website. Good writing and social skills required. As compensation, you’ll get free admission to all events including wine tastings and an upcoming evening with sportwriter Peter King. Email info@upna.org for more info. 3. Also hiring: Posh on Tremont. Previous retail experience is preferred. Apply in person at the Tremont Street store. 4. Auditions for the Boston Children’s Chorus’s ninth season of performances will take place this weekend, May 13-15. Singers ages 7-18 are invited …
Thursday, May 12, 2011
South End's Escape Salon among those participating in Sunday's cut-a-thon.
1. Partly sunny skies today with highs in the lower 60s and winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. 2. Need a haircut? On Sunday, more than 50 salons, many of them on Newbury Street, will participate in a cut-a-thon to benefit Children's Hospital Boston. They'll chop your locks for a $40 minimum donation, with all proceeds going to the hospital. The event runs from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. but check with your salon to firm up a time or make an appointment. See the list of participating salons here. 3. Whether you're trying to lose weight for a particular occasion (a la Kate Middleton), have tried everything and nothing seems to work, or you have your own unique reason, Patch has teamed up with Ultimate Bootcamp for a new advertising promotion…
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Jeffrey Hoffman will be visiting with Ellis neighborhood families on Friday.
1. Cloudy with a chance of...showers. Highs in the uppers 50s, wind gusts up to 30 mph. Sound familiar? 2. Veteran Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman will be paying a visit to the South End on Friday. Ellis Neighborhood Association members (old and new) are invited to stop by the Community Music Center at 6 p.m. for refreshments and a chance to meet Hoffman, who has gone on five missions and logged 1,211 hours and 21.5 million miles in space. Space is limited, email mhall@goldgrp.com to RSVP. 3. Finally, a Mexican restaurant will be opening in the South End! El Centro, a long-time project of Mexican native Allan Rodriguez, will be opening later this month in the former Siraj Cafe space on Shawmut Avenue. According to his publicist, Rodriguez …
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Hearing will focus on city's name-change policy, future of East Berkeley Street name.
1. Cloudy skies and a chance of rain today with cooler temperatures in the upper 50s. Forecasts are calling for a breezy day - wind gusts could reach 35 mph. 2. A public hearing on the Dover/East Berkeley Street name change will be held on Tuesday, May 24 at 6 p.m. in the Ben Franklin Institute for Technology auditorium, City Council Bill Linehan's office announced. The purpose of the hearing will be resolve "any discrepancies" in the city's policy for street name-changes and to facilitate an open discussion on reclaiming the Dover Street name for the thoroughfare, currently known as East Berkeley Street. Read more about the issue here. 3. After two decades in the South End, City Dry Cleaning will be closing its doors. Stop by the Tremont …
Monday, May 9, 2011
Mayor launched 'Mark It' campaign aimed at repairing street markings.
1. A sunny Monday: clear skies and highs in the mid 60s. North winds 15 to 20 mph. 2. The mayor has launched a campaign to repair crosswalks across the city. Over the next few months the Boston Transportation Department will reinstall crosswalks, double yellow lines, lane lines, school zone symbols and traffic turn arrows as well as other markings in areas that have been damaged over the winter months. To request a crosswalk repair, or a new marking, click here. 3. Saturday night, the Power Station was transformed into a high fashion runway. The Mass College of Art held its end-of-the-year show at the Harrison Avenue space for the second straight year. We'll have back-stage photos up later this morning. 4. Attention Boston high school …
Michael Bancewicz
12:30 pm on Tuesday, July 5, 2011
RIP Kippy! Kip Tiernan Is, Was and Will be the epitome of Social Justice and Equality. Knowing Kip for over 25 years she has inspired the very best of me. Her legacy will be that "that is not enough"! More importantly is the lives that have been saved, the cycles that have been broken, the doors that have opened. Kip was more than a voice, she commanded action and brought so much to fruition. … more ›