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Boston talks about racism

Mayor Martin J. Walsh is inviting residents to discuss racism in Boston, the scars it has left, and how we acknowledge our past to become a stronger City. 

Watch the video recording from the discussion.

November 19, 2016
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Cutler Majestic Theatre
    219 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Dennisse Rorie
  • send an email
  • 617-635-0739
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Chinatown/Leather District
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2016-11-19T10:00:00 - 2016-11-19T12:00:00

The Mayor and members of his team discussed plans for a year-long project aimed at bringing conversations about racism, healing, and policy work into all Boston neighborhoods.

This program is made possible with support from:

Program design and facilitation by The Mayor’s Office of Resilience and Equity, 100 Resilient Cities, Strategic Decisions LLC and Sustainable Equity LLC.

View the eventbrite page

November 19, 2016
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Cutler Majestic Theatre
    219 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Dennisse Rorie
  • send an email
  • 617-635-0739
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Chinatown/Leather District
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2016-11-19T10:00:00 - 2016-11-19T12:00:00

Boston talks about racism

Housing Innovation Competition informational event

Learn more about the City of Boston's first Housing Innovation Competition.

November 10, 2016
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
  • Boston Society of Architects Space
    290 Congress Street #200
    Boston, MA 02210-1024
  • Contact:
    Marcy Ostberg
  • 617-635-0259
  • Price:
    Price
    free
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2016-11-10T15:30:00 - 2016-11-10T17:30:00

Proposals for the Housing Innovation Competition are due Monday, December 19, 2016. The informational event is hosted by:

Learn more about the competition

 

November 10, 2016
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
  • Boston Society of Architects Space
    290 Congress Street #200
    Boston, MA 02210-1024
  • Contact:
    Marcy Ostberg
  • 617-635-0259
  • Price:
    Price
    free
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2016-11-10T15:30:00 - 2016-11-10T17:30:00

Fall Homeownership Fair

Learn everything you need to know about homeowning and homebuying in one day!

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November 19, 2016
  • 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • 1286 Hyde Park Avenue
    Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Julio Pilier
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4663
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2016-11-19T09:00:00 - 2016-11-19T12:00:00

Meet lenders, realtors, and home repair experts who will be available to assist you with all your homebuying and homeownership needs. While you are there, you can take a free class in homebuying, home repairing, or selling your home. Join us!!!

Saturday, November 19
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Boston Prep School
1286 Hyde Park Avenue, Hyde Park

November 19, 2016
  • 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • 1286 Hyde Park Avenue
    Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Julio Pilier
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4663
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2016-11-19T09:00:00 - 2016-11-19T12:00:00

Attending the workshops

Click on links below to register for the workshops!

Introduction to Homeownership, a 1.5-hour seminar on the basics of buying a home, is ideal for anyone exploring the home buying process. You'll learn about the pros and cons of homeownership, about preparing your finances, and about determining what type of home is right for you.

Meet the Lenders  

A great opportunity to meet with several different mortgage lenders to understand their products and your purchase and refinance options.

Homebuyer Financing Programs

If you are interested in buying a home in Boston and you are looking for help with the financing, then take advantage of the Boston Home Center's Homebuyer Financing Programs Workshop. This class is a great opportunity to find out about the resources and services available to help you purchase a home. 

How do you decide whether to do your home repairs yourself or to hire a home contractor. Come to the new free workshop to find out the best choice for your project.

Boston Home Repair Funding Programs

Learn about the City's Home Repair assistance programs - Home Equity Loans, Senior Repair and Lead Abatement.

How to Sell Your Home

Whether you are looking to downsize or expanding your family, you must first sell your home.  This class take will give you tips to take advantage of Boston’s thriving real estate market. Recommended for owners of deed-restricted properties.

Map to Boston Prep School

Presentation: The Future of City Hall and Government Center

Public Facilities is inviting you to attend  a public presentation of the Boston City Hall and Plaza Study.
October 26, 2016
Event Date2016-10-26T18:00:00 - 2016-10-26T20:00:00

The presentation will be held on Wednesday, October 26th  from 6 - 8 p.m. at Boston City Hall's 2nd level. The building's 1st and 3rd floor entrances will be open.

The study team led by Utile Inc. will present some conceptual approaches to activate the building and plaza.  The goal is to make City Hall as lively as the City itself. The meeting will include a workshop to hear the public's thoughts on the draft concepts and answer any questions.  

 

October 26, 2016
Event Date2016-10-26T18:00:00 - 2016-10-26T20:00:00

Artist Hours with Boston AIR Artist Georgie Friedman

Join 2016 Boston AIR artist Georgie Friedman at The Strand Theatre for an informal "Artist Hours" sessions (think: office hours) for her public art video installation, Traces of Wind and Water.

November 6, 2016
Event Date2016-11-06T17:00:00 - 2016-11-06T18:30:00

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Traces of Wind and Water is a two-channel, site-specific, outdoor, video installation on existing architecture at The Strand Theatre in Dorchester, MA, created by Boston Boston AIR (Artist-in-Residence) artist Georgie Friedman. The installation will be on display on the side of the theater from October 13 - November 14, nightly, from dusk to 11 p.m.

This video installation is made up of three sections: one section visually replants large trees on the site, their swaying tops visible from the street below; another transforms the Strand into an architectural/natural waterfall with a constant flow; and in the third, wild grasses spring up and dance in the wind.  Learn more about the project.

This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts and is made possible through the Boston Artists in Residence Program of the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture in collaboration with the Department of Neighborhood Development and the Parks and Recreation Department. 

Additional support was generously provided by luminArtz of Boston, MA.

STRAND THEATRE 

Outside, on the upper, brick, south-facing wall
543 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02125
Best seen near 531 Columbia Rd & Hancock St, Dorchester, MA 02125 
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ARTIST HOURS

Saturday, October 22, 6 - 7:30 pm 
Sunday, November 6, 5 - 6:30 pm
531 Columbia Rd | Open to the public

CLOSING EVENT and BOSTON AIR 2016/2017 RECEPTION

Monday, November 14 | Strand Theatre | Open to the public

November 6, 2016
Event Date2016-11-06T17:00:00 - 2016-11-06T18:30:00

Pics in the Parks - Commonwealth Avenue Mall

The fall photography workshop is coming to the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. 

October 30, 2016
Event Date2016-10-30T13:00:00 - 2016-10-30T14:00:00

Individuals of all ages and skill levels are welcome to bring their cameras and participate in these informal sessions led by a photography instructor.  Participants will learn techniques for taking impressive photographs of Boston’s scenic parks in autumn as well as be given a theme to focus on each Sunday.  Select photos may be chosen for an exhibit at Boston City Hall.

For more information please visit the Parks and Recreation department page or www.facebook.com/bostonparksdepartment. Participants must bring their own equipment and can register via email by contacting mavrick.afonso@boston.gov.  

October 30, 2016
Event Date2016-10-30T13:00:00 - 2016-10-30T14:00:00

Pics in the Parks - Franklin Park

The fall photography workshop is coming to Franklin Park.

October 23, 2016
Event Date2016-10-23T13:00:00 - 2016-10-23T14:00:00

Individuals of all ages and skill levels are welcome to bring their cameras and participate in these informal sessions led by a photography instructor.  Participants will learn techniques for taking impressive photographs of Boston’s scenic parks in autumn as well as be given a theme to focus on each Sunday.  Select photos may be chosen for an exhibit at Boston City Hall.

For more information, please visit the Parks and Recreation department page or our Facebook page. Participants must bring their own equipment and can register via email by contacting mavrick.afonso@boston.gov.  

October 23, 2016
Event Date2016-10-23T13:00:00 - 2016-10-23T14:00:00

Pics in the Parks - Back Bay Fens

The fall photography workshop is coming to the Clemente Field House.

October 16, 2016
Event Date2016-10-16T13:00:00 - 2016-10-16T14:00:00

Individuals of all ages and skill levels are welcome to bring their cameras and participate in these informal sessions led by a photography instructor.  Participants will learn techniques for taking impressive photographs of Boston’s scenic parks in autumn as well as be given a theme to focus on each Sunday.  Select photos may be chosen for an exhibit at Boston City Hall.

For more information please visit the Boston Parks and Recreation at Department www.facebook.com/bostonparksdepartment www.cityofboston.gov/parks.  Participants must bring their own equipment and can register via email by contacting mavrick.afonso@boston.gov.  

October 16, 2016
Event Date2016-10-16T13:00:00 - 2016-10-16T14:00:00

Small Business Resource Fair

The Mayor's Office of Economic Development and the Massachusetts Office of Business Development is hosting a Small Business Resource Fair on Wednesday, September 28 at the Reggie Lewis Center in Roxbury.

September 28, 2016
  • 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Reggie Lewis Center
    1350 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Small Business Development
  • 617-635-5729
  • Price:
    Price
    Free
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2016-09-28T10:00:00 - 2016-09-28T15:00:00

If you are interested in starting, growing or expanding your business, learning about resources available through the City of Boston & Commonwealth of MA, networking with small business owners or interacting with small business owners, register to attend today! The event will feature remarks from keynote speaker Roger Berkowitz, CEO of Legal Sea Foods.

Two free workshops will feature panelists from the City of Boston, Massachusetts Office of Business Development and Small Business Administration.

How government resources can help scale and grow your business
12 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Register for the 12 p.m. workshop

How to navigate government resources to look for contracting opportunities
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Register for the 1:30 p.m. workshop

September 28, 2016
  • 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Reggie Lewis Center
    1350 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Small Business Development
  • 617-635-5729
  • Price:
    Price
    Free
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2016-09-28T10:00:00 - 2016-09-28T15:00:00

2nd annual Dr. Umar Johnson '3 Kingz Reloaded' conference

Dr. Umar Johnson is returning to the City of Boston for his first community power lecture since 2014.

September 24, 2016
Event Date2016-09-24T15:00:00

The most requested black scholar in the world will be coming to educate, motivate and organize the black community of New England towards a more effective program of black empowerment. Dr. Johnson is coming off yet another classic interview at Revolt TV's Breakfast Club, the successful completion of his 1st Annual Black College and Consciousness Tour for 11 through 17-year-old youths this past July, as well as another history-making Pan-Afrikan group tour to Senegal and South Afrika.

Black America's number 1 school pychologist is ready to return to the state of Massachusetts with a message of Pan-Afrikan Solidarity and Redemption.

Buy tickets for the event

September 24, 2016
Event Date2016-09-24T15:00:00
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