Joint meeting with Ringgold

Eight streets and Friends of Ringgold park will be having a joint meeting on Tuesday, July 24th in Ringgold park itself at 6pm.  We'll be covering the plans for the central fountain, as well as general Q&A on the park.   Plus, we get out of a stuffy room and get to have a meeting outside.   Detailed FoRP information below.   I hope to see everyone at this special meeting

As many of you know, the Friends of Ringgold Park has received a $5,000 grant from the Browne Fund to develop a design for the center circle fountain and has engaged the landscape architecture firm Copley, Wolff to work with us.  Copley, Wolff has worked with the City of Boston on many public fountains, including the frog pond playground and fountain, the renovation of the Christian Science Center fountain, and a Victorian Fountain in East Boston's Putnam Square.

 

Our current task is to poll the community on what type of fountain we would like to see in the park.  People seem to favor one of two choices:  a purely decorative Victorian fountain, such as the ones in many other South End Parks, including Blackstone Square and Union Park, or an interactive play fountain with aesthetic appeal, such as the Frog Pond and Christian Science Center.  We are asking you for input on your preference as we move forward with this initial planning process; many of you have already submitted your votes, and thank you so much for your participation. 

 

To this end, the Friends of Ringgold Park will be holding a Community Meeting in Ringgold Park on Tuesday July 24th at 6:00 PM.  Attendees will be invited to share their thoughts on the fountain design so that everyone has an opportunity to have their voice heard.  We'll look forward to seeing you there.

The things you find at the bottom of your inbasket. Here's a schematic of the final design (as being built) of Peters Park

Talk with Rep Capuano Tonight (7/17)

Our US Representative is having a ‘telephone town hall’ tonight.   Join in and ask your congressman some questions!

 

From his email:   “Tonight I am experimenting with a new way to communicate with you, my constituents. I am participating in a telephone community meeting beginning at 7 PM on Tuesday July 17th. Those interested may call 1-866-447-5149 and use PIN # 13034 at the scheduled time to listen in. To ask me a question, simply hit * 3 after joining the meeting. I hope you have some time to call in tonight.”

 

 

 

 

 

Make the neighborhood greener!

Eight Streets put whiskey-barrel style planters on several corners last year.   We have area businesses taking care of some planters, but could use your help in taking care of others!  

 

If you are interested in planting a nice arrangement in a barrel, or can just volunteer to keep watered a container that is already planted, please let us know.   The containers take a lot of work to stay green throughout the summer, and we could use all the help we can get!!!

 

Thanks

help plan movie nights

From the Mayor’s office:

It’s almost time again for BSMART Movie Nights!  Last summer’s events were so successful because of the South End’s fantastic community spirit.  Over the past year people around the ‘hood have been asking for ways to get involved, so we’re inviting people to help organize this year.

 

We’re having a planning meeting on Wednesday, July 11^th @ 6:00pm in the Blackstone Community Center, and you are invited!  If you would like to participate in running the event, this is a great chance to get involved. 

 

 

South End Movie Nights

The city’s BSMART team is looking to do movie nights at the Peters park ball field again this year.   If you’re interested in planning for, or helping out during the movie screenings, there is an organizational meeting Wednesday, 7/11 at the Blackstone community center at 6pm.  Please let us know if you’re interested in attending the meeting and helping out!

National Night out?

August 7^th, 2007 is National Night Out.    Would anyone be interested in doing some kind of activity in Eight Streets in conjunction with NNO?   Let us know!!

 

SEBA Summer Solstice

Passing on this notice from the SEBA – sounds like fun!

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The South End Business Alliance (SEBA) is hosting a Summer Solstice Celebration Thursday, June 21 and Friday, June 22. Participating restaurants and retailers will have extended hours and offer special discounts, and raffles during these two days!!  Remember to SHOP LOCAL.

 

The two day event will be filled with fun and unique offerings from various shops, spas and restaurants, live music, and much more all day long. All retailers will keep their doors open until 8pm on both evenings.

 

Boston Center for the Arts will offer live music on the plaza Friday evening from 5:30- 7:30 featuring BatukAxe as part of the BCA’s Sounds of the Season Series.  It is also on the plaza that Boston Pedicab will be offering rides to some of the South End shops off the beaten path, such as Devi Home, Sara Campbell, Union Bar and Grille, Voila, and Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams.

 

Patrons will find everything from signature summer drinks, tasty appetizers, or complimentary dessert with purchase of an entrée at local eateries, to retailers offering 10-60% off merchandise.

 

Additionally, raffles will be held at each location promising for great prizes - plenty of gift certificates and merchandise to be won, as well as special offerings such as Jonas Wannfor’s Kristall Chandelier valued at $1,398 by Design within Reach, or a one hour massage by Nami Spa.

 

The event is a great time to welcome the summer, visit the South End, and support local merchants.

 

Participating restaurants/retailers:

Aquitaine, Beehive, Design Within Reach, Devi Home, étant - A Spa for Well Being, Garden of Eden Cafe, Hudson, Michele Mercaldo Contemporary Jewelry Design, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Nami Spa, Parlor, POPS Restaurant, Posh on Tremont, Sara Campbell, Sooki, Tadpole, Turtle, Union Bar and Grille, and Voila.

 

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South End Garden Tour

A reminder that the South End Garden Tour is This Saturday, 6/16.   This is a elf-guided tour of south end gardens, roof-decks and private back yard spaces.  This year many gardens in Eight Streets, including Berkeley Community Garden, will be included in the tour.  It’s a fun day, and a great way to help support Community Gardening through this annual fundraiser.

 

More event details can be found here  http://tinyurl.com/fzsd3  

 

Advance tickets are still available at the following locations:

 

Aunt Sadie's, 18 Union Park Street

Coldwell Banker, 633 Tremont Street

Keller Williams Realty, 607 Boylston Street 5th fl

Whole Foods Market, 15 Westland Ave

SE Realty Group, 476 Columbus Ave

Summit Mortgage, 671 Tremont Street

Lynn M. Deitzer, PC 538 Tremont Street

 

Pride 2007

A reminder that Boston Pride is just around the corner.  (www.bostonpride.org)   This year, the parade that usually passes down Tremont street will actually be assembling on Tremont street.   Given the new route, Tremont street parking will be restricted more than usual this year, and all of Tremont and several cross streets will close down earlier than previous years. And, since assembly is outside our door, there will be a LOT more people on the street and in local establishments.  More details can be found on the Pride website.

 

Keep an eye on the newspapers and parking signs for all restrictions.   And a happy pride to everyone!

June meeting

A reminder that THIS Wednesday is our April meeting. We'll be at our
regular location, Boston Ballet boardroom (Clarendon & Warren), from
6:30-8:30

6:30-7 - Neighborhood Networking. Refreshments provided

7-8:30 - business meeting.

Business includes:
- Zoning issues at 18 Milford st
- Update on Elections, Pride Parade
- Info on the South End Garden Tour, including the chance to purchase tickets.

Also, provided there is no pressing business, this should be the last
meeting until September 5. Should something need our attention,
there may be a July 11 meeting. Keep an eye on the web site.

Hope to see everyone there!!!!

March in Pride

This year Ellis NA is marching in the Boston Pride parade. If
anyone would like to join them and march as a South End neighborhood
supporter in the Pride parade, please contact us and we'll pass your
name along.

SOUTH END NIGHT AT THE THEATRE!

SOUTH END NIGHT AT THE THEATRE!

 

Join us for the Huntington Theatre Company's Neighborhood Nights.

Attend a pre-show reception with wine, snacks, and a behind-the-scenes

peek at the show's outrageous costumes, free with your ticket purchase!

 

When: Thursday, May 24

Pre-show reception, 6pm-7:15pm

Performance, 7:30pm

 

Where: Huntington Theatre Company mainstage

Boston University Theatre, 264 Huntington Avenue

 

Tickets: $25 - Special South End discount (normal prices, $44-$65)

Available online only at http://www.huntingtontheatre.org .  Select the

5/24 performance of "Present Laughter" then enter code 1132 on the

ticket login screen, after you select your seat location. Tickets

subject to availability.

 

About the play:

 

Victor Garber in

PRESENT LAUGHTER

by Noel Coward

Directed by Nicholas Martin

May 18 - June 17, 2007

 

Boston University Theatre

264 Huntington Avenue, Boston

 

Victor Garber (Broadway's "Sweeney Todd" and "Arcadia" and TV's

"Alias") stars as aging matinee idol Garry Essendine in one of Noel

Coward's funniest and most delightful comedies. Devastatingly handsome

and thoroughly charming, Garry lives his life like it's one grand

performance. But on the eve of a major tour, things fall apart in

hysterical fashion as he juggles old flames, a crazed playwright, and

(gasp!) middle age. Nicholas Martin, the Huntington's own master of

laughter, directs.

 

617 266-0800

http://www.huntingtontheatre.org

Project Place fundraiser

How great does a day of golf sound right about now?...

 

Project Place's

Ninth Annual Charity Golf Tournament

will take place on

Wednesday, July 18th, 2007

at the Pinehills Golf Club in Plymouth, MA

Join us for an incredible day of golf at one of New England's premier golf courses, complete with a fabulous silent auction and raffle, great give-aways, and a post-tournament dinner buffet.

Tee-time is at 12:00pm and the cost is $260 individual golfer

 

So bring your friends, family, colleagues and clients

& give our cause a shot!

If you have any questions or are interested in participating in the tournament,

please call us at (617) 542-3740 x14

 

 

 

Snappy Dance

Eight Streets NA members have been invited to join the Ellis NA in their special arrangement to see Snappy Dance.   If you’d like to join the Neighborhood event, ordering information is in the announcement below

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Our neighbors at the Boston Center for the Arts - and the BCA's Cultural Partner, Snappy Dance - have invited us to join them at a special event.  We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity.

 

Opening Night at "Celebrating 10 Years" - and a post-performance reception with the company

    Wednesday, May 30  - 7:30 PM

    Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA

 

Snappy Dance is edgy, a blend of  dance with theatre and acrobatics.  Its anniversary program features the world premiere of String Beings, an exciting collaboration between dancers, MIT New Media Artist Jonathan Bachrach and BSO first violinist Lucia Lin, with "real time video feedback using intelligent video processing and live musicians who become part of the choreography."  This kind of joint venture can only take place in a city like Boston, and it's central to the BCA's mission.  Don't miss it.

 

Tickets: $15 - $35 at www.bostontheatrescene.com or 617-933-8600.  Let them know you're an Ellis member; tickets are limited.

Please RSVP for the reception to Cara Wojcik at 617-426-2924 or cwojcik@bcaonline.org

More info at http://www.bcaonline.org/may_2007/string_beings.php or at www.snappydance.com

 

We look forward to partnering with the BCA on future events.  We'll keep you posted.

 

 

Globe endorses Passoni

I should have read the paper before making the previous post.

The Boston Globe has endorsed Susan Passoni for City Council District 2.

 

http://tinyurl.com/3aooyu

 

 

 

VOTE!! Next Tuesday

A reminder that next Tuesday, May 15^th is the final election for District 2 City Councilor.   We only had between 11 and 15% participation in the preliminary elections.  IF the South End doesn’t vote, then the winners aren’t going to pay attention to us.   We need high numbers at the polls!  Tell your friends and neighbours to get out and vote.

 

Tuesday, May 15^th, 7am-8pm, Cathedral High Gym, at Waltham and Washington St.

 

 

 

Youth Shines! auction

A reminder that the Your Shines! program will have it's art auction on Tuesday, May 22nd.   This is a great cause, and a lot of fun.    Complete details on the event is on their web page at http://www.youthworkersalliance.org/

new Waltham business?

Found on the no 9 park Web Site.   This fits in with rumors of what may go in to the space next to Plum Produce

 

Stir Manager - Barbara Lynch's latest venture Stir Demonstration Kitchen and Cookbook Library, scheduled to open in June is looking for a full time manager.  Qualified candidates should be passionate about food and wine, have a working knowledge of computers as well as HTML and other web languages.  Previous experience in catering or event management a plus. 

 

 

Find out about the BRA

The following lecture has been advertised.  If you’d like to learn more about the BRA, this sounds like the place to be.

 

The Boston League of Women Voters will sponsor a public informational
meeting:

Wednesday, May 9th

Jackson/Mann Community School, 500 Cambridge Street,

Union Square, Allston (on the 57 bus line and free parking)

6:30 p.m.

Construction? Re-construction? Destruction?  Growth and development all over
the City today and tomorrow is governed by the Boston Redevelopment
Authority.  Love it or hate it, the BRA (planning and redevelopment agency)
is the only game in town.

Come and find out more--who is it? Where did it come from?  What impact does
it have on our lives?

We will hear from Larry Koff & Associates/Community Planning after light
refreshments at 6:30 P.M. He will discuss the current state of the BRA
planning process and how citizens can have a meaningful impact via points of
leverage from 7 to 9 P.M. with plenty of time for discussion and questions.

If growth and development has affected your neighborhood you are already
involved.  This meeting is a chance to become better informed as well.  If
you do not as yet have a high rise going up in your neighborhood despite
zoning protections you thought existed, you can't afford to be complacent.  
Please join us.  Knowledge is power.

For more information: Louise Bonar, 617-254-1729