Friday, July 11, 2008

Boston landmarks Orchestra

For more summer fun, remember the Boston landmarks Orchestra  has free concerts every Wednesday at 7pm on the hatch shell.   Complete schedule is available here.

August 27th seems to be an interesting and lively program.   Anyone interested in an Eight Streets outing to the hatch??  Let us know

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Gospel Fest

The Mayor's Office announces this years Gospel Fest will be Sunday, July 20th from 5-8 at City Hall Plaza. Details and flier can be found here.

Shakespeare on the Common



The City Performing Arts Center has announced this years free Shakespeare-on-the-park presentation is the play "As You Like It".

July 16 - 17, 8pm, Open Dress Rehearsals
July 18 - August 3, 8pm Tue-Sat, 7pm Sundays

Short info below. Full press release can be found here. Shakespeare in Boston Common can be a lot of fun, so I hope everyone can make it. But show up early!! It's become a popular event.



Citi® Presents "As You Like It,” William Shakespeare’s
romantic comedy, which will be performed on the Boston Common Friday, July 18 - Sunday, August 3, and Springfield's Forest Park Friday, August 8 - Sunday, August 10. Directed by Steven Maler, founding artistic director of Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, "As You Like It" continues the popular midsummer tradition that has brought Shakespeare under the stars to more than 885,000 people over the last decade.



Known as one of Shakespeare's greatest comedies, “As You Like It” is a captivating exploration of status, power and the bewitching mystery of love. This riotous romp through the Forest of Arden follows the
adventures of Rosalind, a good-hearted optimist, and her pursuit for true love. From sorrow to laughter, banishment to marriage, the play involves conversations about life and love, and a clash of views, with a hilarious mixture of romantic and slapstick comedy. A play of passion, romance, and disguise, the game of love is tried until identities are revealed and all is resolved.

Monday, July 07, 2008

Berkeley Shed info

As most of you read via email, the tool shed in Berkeley Community Garden was the victim of arson last Tuesday early morning (7/1).   We've gotten some good press coverage, and a fundraising effort continues as they try to rebuild and replace what was lost.   Those who wish to help can send tax deductable donations to 

Berkeley Garden Shed Fund
c/o SELROSLT
P.O. Box 180923
Boston, MA, 02118

The latest news updates can always be found at the Berkeley Web Site, www.berkeleygardens.org


Cyclorama painting

The NYT has a nice article on the restoration of the Gettysburg Cyclorama Painting - the painting that was original installed in the BCA Cyclorama.

Read the article here (you may have to log in)