Wednesday, June 19, 2013
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1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a sunny day, with a high near 74 degrees. 2. Find a Babysitter: Coco Baby (1636 Washington St.) is hosting a babysitter mix and mingle tonight at 5:30 p.m. through UrbanSitter. You'll have the opportunity to interview a few local babysitters, build your network of go-to sitters just in time for summer, and meet other neighborhood parents. See here for more information. 3. Rosé Tasting: Just over the border into South Boston is a Grand Rosé Tasting tonight at 5:30 p.m. at Social Wines (52 W Broadway). With more than 35 rosés to choose from in their collection (including several exclusives), they're opening 20 different ones for you to sample. See here for more information. 4. Music …
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
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1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a cloudy day, with a high near 74 degrees. There's a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 2. Author Talk: South End author Phil Gambone will read from his forthcoming book, "As far As I Can Tell: Tracing My Father's WW II Route Across Europe" at the South End Library tonight at 6:30 p.m. This is the first public reading of a project Gambone undertook to understand his soldier-father's experience of what is generally considered "the good war," and the silence surrounding it: No word was spoken about it at the Gambone dinner table. See here for more information. 3. US Senate Debate Tonight: The last debate before next week's special …
Monday, June 17, 2013
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1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a sunny day, with a high near 83 degrees. There's a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. 2. Donations Needed: Planet Self Storage, (33 Traveler St.) is seeking donations of used cell phones to be given for soldiers. Drop off your old cell phone at the front desk, and they will donate them for you. See here for more information. 3. Bootcamp in Southie: This one's not in the South End, but it's on the beach! Ultimate bootcamp is hosting a four-week summer bootcamp at Carson Beach in the mornings. Programs start at $39. See here for more information. 4. Author Talk: Tomorrow night, author Philip Gambone will be at the South End Branch Library (685 Tremont St.) to read…
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
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1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a cloudy day, with a high near 71 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. 2. Donations Needed: Planet Self Storage, (33 Traveler St.) is seeking donations of used cell phones to be given for soldiers. Drop off your old cell phone at the front desk, and they will donate them for you. See here for more information. 3. Art Show: The South End Community Health Center, (1601 Washington St.) has announced it will host its first ever art show on Saturday, June 15, 2013. The organization will bring together a number of accomplish artists to help raise awarness about their mission and impact in the South End. Twenty percent of the sale proceeds made during the show will support the …
Friday, June 7, 2013
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1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a rainy day, with a high near 61 degrees. Chance of rain is 80 percent. 2. First Fridays: Several art galleries in the SoWa area are holding exhibition opening celebrations tonight from 6-8 p.m. At Gallery 601, they'll be showing Work of CFA artists. See here for more information. 3. Knife Sharpening: Today at 4 p.m., Patti from On the Edge Knife Sharpening will be at Formaggio Kitchen South End (268 Shawmut Ave.) to help you with sharpening your knives. The price for knife sharpening is $5 for knives with blades under 6" and $10 for knives with blades over 6". See here for more information. 3. Breathing Deep: Tonight at 7 p.m., South End Yoga, (111 W Concord St.) will feature …
Thursday, June 6, 2013
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1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a sunny day, with a high near 75 degrees. 2. Pride Singles Auction: Tonight at Club Cafe, (209 Columbus Ave.) Boston’s MaverickMen, Cole & Hunter are emceeing a special Pride bachelor & bachelorette auction presented by the Theatre Offensive. Bid to win a wonderful date with one (or two) sexy singles. All winners will receive a gift certificate. Tickets are $5 in advance, and $10 at the door. See here for more information. 3. Art Show: The South End Community Health Center, (1601 Washington St.) has announced it will host its first ever art show on Saturday, June 15, 2013. The organization will bring together a number of accomplish artists to help raise awarness about their mission …
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
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1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a sunny day, with a high near 75 degrees. 2. South End Garden Tour: The South End Garden Society has announced it will host its annual South End Garden Tour on Saturday, June 15, 2013. This year’s rain-or-shine, self-guided tour will kick off at the South End Branch of the Boston Public Library at 685 Tremont Street from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. See here for more information. 3. Pride Singles Auction: Coming up on Thursday night at Club Cafe, (209 Columbus Ave.) Boston’s MaverickMen, Cole & Hunter are emceeing a special Pride bachelor & bachelorette auction presented by the Theatre Offensive. Bid to win a wonderful date with one (or two) sexy singles. All winners will receive a gift …
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
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1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a sunny day, with a high near 75 degrees. 2. Groundbreaking at Childe Hassam Park: Local officials broke ground on more than $360,000 in improvements to Childe Hassam Park (325 Columbus Ave.) on Saturday. The project's $370K construction budget is funded by Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s Capital Improvement Program, The Friends of Childe Hassam, and a grant through the Edward Ingersoll Browne Fund. Childe Hassam Park has been closed to the public in recent years due to deteriorated conditions. The park renovation will include brick paving, granite curbs, seating, landscaping, irrigation, drainage, artwork, and an ornamental fence. 3. South End Garden Tour: The South End Garden Society has …
Friday, May 31, 2013
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1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a mostly sunny day with a high near 93 degrees. 2. ARL Public Art: Brookline artist and resident Tony Lopes commissioned a sculpture designed by award-winning local artist David Phillips, called "Dancing with Spheres," to be unveiled at 2 p.m. at the Animal Rescue League of Boston's dog play yard at 10 Chandler St. today. See here for more information. 3. Improv Quilting: The Boston Center for The Arts (539 Tremont St.) hosts an Improv Quilting workshop with Dee Mallon on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mills Gallery. Each attendee will create your own small, one-of-a-ind quilt, by hand. Registration is required. See here for more information. 4. Free Piano Lessons: Musicians' …
Thursday, May 30, 2013
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1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a mostly sunny day with a high near 89 degrees. If that sounds hot, the next few days will be even hotter, with Friday's temperatures reaching up to 94 degrees. 2. Eye Checks for Seniors: The American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Massachusetts Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons is hosting a free EyeSmart EyeCheck vision screening today from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m, at Harriet Tubman House at the United South End Settlements (566 Columbus Ave.) See here for more information. 3. Improv Quilting: The Boston Center for The Arts (539 Tremont St.) hosts an Improv Quilting workshop with Dee Mallon on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mills Gallery. Each attendee will create your own …
