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Poetry Anthology launch and reading

Join us for an event with Boston Poet Laureate Danielle Legros Georges.

July 27, 2017
  • 6:00pm
  • 700 Boylston Street
    Central Branch Courtyard
    Back Bay, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    TOM JOHNSTON
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3914
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-07-27T18:00:00

This event is part of HEROIC ENCOUNTERS: Artists Respond to Boston City Hall. This series of events explores the role of art and design at City Hall.

HEROIC ENCOUNTERS invites Boston residents to visit City Hall and explore the form and design of the building through a series of artistic forms. Free and open to the public, HEROIC ENCOUNTERS will take place in City Hall's public spaces and at the Boston Public Library.

July 27, 2017
  • 6:00pm
  • 700 Boylston Street
    Central Branch Courtyard
    Back Bay, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    TOM JOHNSTON
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3914
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-07-27T18:00:00

Heroic: Concrete Architecture and the New Boston

Join a discussion of the book, "Heroic: Concrete Architecture and the New Boston," followed by tours of City Hall. 

May 18, 2017
  • 5:30pm - 9:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Third Floor / Lobby
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Tom Johnston
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3914
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-05-18T17:30:00 - 2017-05-18T21:00:00

The book, "Concrete Architecture and the New Boston," was written by Mark Pasnik, Chris Grimley, and Michael Kubo.

Often problematically labeled as “Brutalist” architecture, the concrete buildings that transformed Boston during 1960s and 1970s were conceived with progressive-minded intentions by some of the world’s most influential designers, including Marcel Breuer, Le Corbusier, I. M. Pei, Henry Cobb, Araldo Cossutta, Gerhard Kallmann and Michael McKinnell, Paul Rudolph, Josep Lluís Sert, and The Architects Collaborative. 

May 18, 2017
  • 5:30pm - 9:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Third Floor / Lobby
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Tom Johnston
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3914
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-05-18T17:30:00 - 2017-05-18T21:00:00

More information

As a worldwide phenomenon, building with concrete represents one of the major architectural movements of the postwar years, but in Boston it was deployed in more numerous and diverse civic, cultural, and academic projects than in any other major U.S. city. After decades of stagnation and corrupt leadership, public investment in Boston in the 1960s catalyzed enormous growth, resulting in a generation of bold buildings that shared a vocabulary of concrete modernism.

The period from the 1960 arrival of Edward J. Logue as the powerful and often controversial director of the Boston Redevelopment Authority to the reopening of Quincy Market in 1976 saw Boston as an urban laboratory for the exploration of concrete’s structural and sculptural qualities. What emerged was a vision for the City’s widespread revitalization often referred to as the “New Boston.” 

Today, when concrete buildings across the nation are in danger of insensitive renovation or demolition, "Heroic" presents the concrete structures that defined Boston during this remarkable period. The product of 8 years of research and advocacy, "Heroic" surveys the intentions and aspirations of this period and considers anew its legacies — both troubled and inspired.

This event is presented by the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture in partnership with the Nichols House Museum and the Boston Landmarks Commission. 

This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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East Boston Open House

Join Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Boston officials, and representatives from a number of City of Boston departments and agencies for an open house at East Boston High School.

Food and refreshments will be served, and limited parking will be available in the adjacent lot. For questions, contact Claudia Correa, East Boston Liaison at claudia.correa@boston.gov or 617-635-2681.     
 

 

 

May 8, 2017
  • 6:00pm
  • 86 White Street
    Gymnasium
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Claudia Correa
  • send an email
  • 617-635-2681
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-05-08T18:00:00

Meet representatives from: Boston Planning and Development Authority, Boston Transportation Department, Public Works Department, Inspectional Services, Parks and Recreation, Boston Public Schools, Office of Immigrant Advancement, Office of Small Business Development, Office of Arts and Culture, and more. Also meet representatives from Massachusetts Department of Transportation and Massachusetts Port Authority.

May 8, 2017
  • 6:00pm
  • 86 White Street
    Gymnasium
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Claudia Correa
  • send an email
  • 617-635-2681
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-05-08T18:00:00

Historic Presentation for Seniors: Roslindale

A lecture by Cathy Slade, President of the Roslindale Historical Society, discussing local historic surroundings.

May 5, 2017
Event Date2017-05-05T10:00:00 - 2017-05-05T11:30:00

Join the Commission on Affairs of the Elderly and the Roslindale Historical Society for a fascinating presentation about local historic sites.

May 5, 2017
Event Date2017-05-05T10:00:00 - 2017-05-05T11:30:00

Richard Bond: A Notable Early Architect and His House, 88 Lambert

Sponsored by the Roxbury Historical Society

May 3, 2017
Event Date2017-05-03T18:30:00

This talk will focus on the significant role of architects like Bond in shaping the architectural character of Roxbury during its transformation from town to city.
An illustrated overview by architectural historian Stephen Jerome.
Also join Roxbury Historical Society on June 8 at 6:30 for the second part of this program - "Henry Hampton and Blackside".

May 3, 2017
Event Date2017-05-03T18:30:00

Beyond the Square Lecture

Attend a commemorative lecture on the Battle of Bunker Hill.

May 17, 2017
Event Date2017-05-17T19:00:00 - 2017-05-17T20:30:00

The quiet elegance of Bunker Hill Monument and Monument Square belie the bloody events that took place there on June 17, 1775.  There are many contradictions to this battle — we celebrate a battle that we technically lost, and many forget that the battle, known as the Battle of Bunker Hill was not confined to this 4-acre square atop Breed’s Hill.
Join the Charlestown Preservation Society and National Park Service as they prepare for the commemoration of the battle. Refreshments will be served.

May 17, 2017
Event Date2017-05-17T19:00:00 - 2017-05-17T20:30:00

Roxbury Walking & Talking #3

Modern in Roxbury: Then, Now & Next

May 20, 2017
Event Date2017-05-20T11:00:00

Enjoy a walking tour of Modern Roxbury given by Curtis Perrin, architect & historian.
RSVP Required.

May 20, 2017
Event Date2017-05-20T11:00:00

Roxbury Walking & Talking #2

Moreland St. & Mount Pleasant: Victorian Enclave through Civil Rights

May 13, 2017
Event Date2017-05-13T11:00:00

Walking tour of Roxbury's Moreland St. & Mount Pleasant areas given by Stephen Jerome and Curtis Perrin.
RSVP Required.

May 13, 2017
Event Date2017-05-13T11:00:00

Roxbury Walking & Talking Tour #1

Fort Hill/Highland Park neighborhood: a microcosm of Boston

May 6, 2017
Event Date2017-05-06T11:00:00

Enjoy a walking tour of Roxbury's Fort Hill/Highland Park neighborhood given by Curtis Perrin, architect & historian.
RSVP Required.

May 6, 2017
Event Date2017-05-06T11:00:00

Uncovering Dorchester's Industrial School for Girls

New chapter in the saga of Dorchester's Industrial School for Girls.

May 10, 2018
Event Date2018-05-10T16:00:00 - 2018-05-10T18:30:00

New exhibit exploring the fascinating histories and the extraordinary women of the Industrial School for Girls. Introducing new stories about the students and artifacts excavated by the City Archaeologist in 2015.

More information here.

May 10, 2018
Event Date2018-05-10T16:00:00 - 2018-05-10T18:30:00
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