PHOTOS: Fundraiser for the Hurley School
The Neighborhood Parents for the Hurley School organized a Latin-inspired fundraiser this weekend to raise money for the South End’s Hurley K–8 School. The Hurley School, located at 70 Worcester St. is a dual-language immersion school. Through special fundraising, the parents group has funded anti-bullying education, mentoring, music, theater dance and woodworking programs and an athletic field, among other programs. Friday night’s fundraiser, called Club Tropicaliente! was held at the Benjamin Franklin Institute at 41 Berkeley St. Guests enjoyed live music, an open bar, and Latin-inspired food from South End favorites like Toro, Orinoco, El Centro, Flour Bakery + Cafe, b.good, Tremont 647,Above & Beyond Catering, Zocalo Cocina Mexicana, Vejigantes, Morse Fish, Dish in the City, El Oriental de Cuba, and the South End Buttery. SOUTH END PATCH: Facebook | Twitter | E-mail Updates South End Patch
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Things to Know in the South End Today, May 10: Hurley School Fundraiser
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a sunny day with a high near 81 degrees. 2. Hurley School Fundraiser: Looking for a way to donate to a local elementary school while having a great time? This Friday is the Club ¡TropiCaliente!, an event organized by the Neighborhood Parents for the Hurley School. The Benjamin Franklin Institute will be transformed into a glamorous 1950s Latin nightclub with food from Toro, Morse Fish, Flour, Tremont 647 and Vejigantes, and more. Stop by from 7-11 p.m. to shake your maracas and listen to live music and participate in a silent auction. Tickets are $ 125 and all proceeds will go to the charity. See here for more information. 3. Rosé Tasting and Art: The Laura Preshong (558 Tremont St.) is holding Pink Rocks and Rosé today 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come in and try on a fabulous collection of pink gemstones and pink gold jewelry, while sampling the season’s freshest rosé wine from Brix while supporting Dress For Success Boston. Guests who donate gently worn women’s business attire will enjoy 20% of their purchases. See here for more information. 4. Art for Non-Profits: On Saturday, May 11 at noon, 150 pieces of art from some of the region’s leading contemporary artists will be sold for $ 150 each to benefit the non-profit Laconia Gallery. Called 150×150:The Mad Dash! the idea is to come together to raise money for the gallery. See here for more information. 5. Rosé Tasting: Spend your Saturday at The Urban Grape (303 Columbus Ave.) for a grand rosé tasting, from 2-5 p.m. Over a dozen rosés from around the world will be open at each store to sample, for free. A 15% discount on mixed or full cases of rosé will be available for those making a purchase. Kitchensurfing will be on hand sampling food. See here for more information. Things you can do every day on South End Patch: Share your news with the rest of the community. Click here to add an announcement. Add your events to our events calendar. Click here to sign up for breaking news updates. Want up-to-the-minute news? Click here to follow us on Facebook or Twitter. Share your thoughts on your community in a blog. Click here to get started. South End Patch