Things to Know in the South End Today, March 19: Bookbinding at Olives & Grace
1. Weather: Get ready for a messy morning commute. The National Weather Service is predicting snow before 10 a.m., then snow and sleet between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., then rain and snow after 11 a.m. with a high near 36 degrees. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 inches is possible. 2. Bookbinding Workshop: Head to artisan gift shop Olives & Grace tonight for a mini-bookbinding workshop taught by local letterpress artist, Bessie of B.Impressed in Jamaica Plain. Each month Bessie teaches leads a Makers Workshop, where she shares her letterpress and design skills. Tonight’s workshop starts at 6 p.m. See here for more information. 3. Yoga for Babies: A new 10-week session of Yogastarz starts today at Coco Baby, for children ages 2.5 to 5 years old. Through basic yoga techniques, movement, music, and stories, children will awaken their appreciation of their whole being. Classes meet on Tuesdays at 4:15 p.m. and the cost is $ 200. See here for more information. 4. Trivia Tuesdays: It’s time for trivia tonight at JJ Foley’s Cafe (117 E Berkeley St.) The game starts at 8 p.m. and it’s free to play. Stop by with your team for a chance to win. See here for more information. 5. In Case You Missed It: It was big news in the art world yesterday when the FBI announced they had identified the suspects responsible for the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist in 1990. However, officials don’t have the location on the 13 missing pieces of art. See the full story here. 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
Things to Know in the South End Today, March 18: Benefit Dinner for Joslin Diabetes
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a partly cloudy day with a high of 36 degrees. 2. Chefs Benefit Dinner: Join South End chefs Joanne Chang, Andy Husbands and other top Boston chefs for a food tasting to benefit the Joslin Diabetes Center tonight at the Americas Wing at the Museum of Fine Arts. Guests will enjoy an evening of gourmet dishes prepared by some of Boston’s most renowned chefs, and proceeds benefit Joslin Diabetes Center’s Asian American Diabetes Initiative (AADI), which strives to enhance the quality of life and health outcomes for the rising number of Asian Americans living with diabetes, as well as working with Joslin in their commitment to finding a cure. Tickets are $ 250 each. See here for more information. 3. Decoupage Workshop: If you’re interested in learning about the art of decoupage, South End artist Jennifer Sherr is hosting a 4-week decoupage workshop that starts today. The workshop teaches you to decoupage andf faux paint a home decor item. Open to all ages. Cost is $ 95. See here for more information. 4. Evacuation Day: In observation of Evacuation Day, Boston Public Schools will be closed today. What’s this holiday all about It’s the day commemorating the British’s retreat from the city during the Revolutionary War. It also means free parking at meters across the city (2-hour limit still applies). City Hall, community centers and libraries will be open regular hours. Trash and recycling collection will not be affected. 5. Add your events: Do you have a great event coming up at your organization or business? If it’s happening right here in the South End, add it to the Events Calendar! I feature great events every single day in the daily email update, on the homepage and on social media, so add yours to the mix and help get the word out to South Enders about what’s happening in their neighborhood.Click here to add an event. 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
Things to Know in the South End Today, March 15: Meet the ‘Rock Lobster’
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a partly sunny day with a high of 41 degrees. 2. Meet the Rock Lobster: Aaron Fricke, author of the acclaimed autobiography, Reflections of a Rock Lobster, will discuss his inspirational journey from bullied high school student to acclaimed author and activist at a post-show reception on Friday, March 15, 2013 at 10:30 pm at the Boston Center for the Arts’ Calderwood Pavilion. See here for more information. 3. Garden Plots Available: Community garden plots are available in Titus Sparrow Park, located between Columbus Ave. and the Southwest Corridor Park along West Newton Street and West Rutland Square. If interested, please contact Ann Hershfang. See here for more information. 4. Learn to Tango: A new four-week session of semi-private dance lessons is starting up on Saturday. The class is designed for people who have already taken the beginner’s class offered on week nights. This series will transition your knowledge of the structures and temperment of Argentine Tango to Close Embrace. Close Embrace is the true social dance of the Argentine Tango. The class is $ 140. See here for more information. 5. Flower Show: Get a taste of spring at the Boston Flower and Garden Show, open today from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Seaport World Trade Center (200 Seaport Blvd.). Admission is $ 20 for adults, $ 17 for seniors over 65, $ 10 for children ages 6-17 and free for children under six. Learn more and get tickets at bostonflowershow.com. 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
Things to Know in the South End Today, March 14: Irish Harp Orchestra Performance
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a partly sunny day with a high of 41 degrees. 2. Irish Harp Orchestra: Kick off your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with toe-tapping Irish tunes from the New England Irish Harp Orchestra. Comprised of 17 harpists, the group will perform sing-a-long songs and Irish dance tunes that will give the audience a “taste of Ireland.” Happening tonight at 7 p.m. at the Community Music Center of Boston (34 Warren Ave.). See here for more information. 3. Cardinal O’Malley Back to South End: The new leader of the Catholic church was selected yesterday, and it wasn’t the South End’s Cardinal Sean O’Malley. The new pope is Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina, who will go by Pope Francis. Read more on the local reaction here. 4. Street Sweeping Postponed: Remember, street sweeping in the South End for this week has been postponed due to weather conditons, so you will not have to move your cars this week. 5. Voter registration: The last day to register to vote or change one’s voting address or party affiliation for the April 30 primary is April 10. The Election Department is located in Room 241 of Boston City Hall and will be open until 8 p.m. that evening to accommodate prospective registrants and those wishing to make changes. Voters who have used absentee ballots in the past are reminded that a new application must be filled out each calendar year. Applications can be downloaded from the Election Department’s website, www.cityofboston.gov/elections. 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
Things to Know in the South End Today, March 13: Entrepreneur Workshop at Boston Center for Adult Education
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a mostly sunny day with a high of 54 degrees. 2. Calling all Entrepreneurs: Pack up your business plan and bring it to the Boston Center for Adult Education (122 Arlington St.) to join business consultant Kim L. Clark and a group of hopeful entrepreneurs for round robin discussions You’ll receive a critique of your business model; smart advice on marketing/PR/social media strategies; insights into sales distribution channels that make sense for you and your customers; and advice on financing options in today’s cruel economy. The workshop starts at 5:30 and will cost you $ 120. See here for more information. 3. Concert Tickets on Sale: Tickets went on sale today for the inaugural Boston Calling Music Festival, to be held at City Hall Plaza on May 25-26. Featured performers will include Fun, The Shins and 16 others. A one-day pass costs $ 75; a weekend pass costs $ 130. See here for more information. 4. Opening at BCA: Starting tonight at the Boston Center for The Arts (539 Tremont St.), Wellesley High Theatre Company presents a self-scripted drama Passenger, a show about one teen’s journey that moves between reality and abstraction as she faces cancer. All proceeds from Boston shows will benefit the Make a Wish Foundation. See here for more information. 5. Become a police officer: The civil service exam for police officers and state troopers is being offered on April 20 at various locations around the state. The cost is $ 100 per person, and the deadline to apply is March 18. Learn more and download an application at mass.gov/civilservice. 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
Things to Know in the South End Today, March 12: Community Garden Plots Available
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a rainy day with a high of 54 degrees. Today’s chance of precipitation is 80 percent. 2. Garden Plots Available: Community garden plots are available in Titus Sparrow Park, located between Columbus Ave. and the Southwest Corridor Park along West Newton Street and West Rutland Square. If interested, please contact Ann Hershfang. See here for more information. 3. Meet the Rock Lobster: Aaron Fricke, author of the acclaimed autobiography, Reflections of a Rock Lobster, will discuss his inspirational journey from bullied high school student to acclaimed author and activist at a post-show reception on Friday, March 15, 2013 at 10:30 pm at the Boston Center for the Arts’ Calderwood Pavilion. See here for more information. 4. Teach Your Kids French: The Montessori Parent Child Center, (566 Columbus Ave.) is offering a Montessori-based French program designed to introduce French naturally and respectfully to children between the ages of 6 months to 5 years old through stimulating sensorimotor activities, songs, rhymes and fingerplays. Classes are taught by a native French speaker and Montessori specialist.Classes start this week and last for eight weeks. See here for more information. 5. Protect Yourself: In honor of National Consumer Protection Week, the Better Business Bureau compiled various tips to help protect you while you’re online or on your smart phone, like locking your phone, avoiding unsecure Wi-Fi, and other tips. 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
Things to Know in the South End Today, March 11: Street Sweeping Delayed Again
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a mostly sunny day with a high of 52 degrees. 2. Street Sweeping Pushed Back: Even though the South End is part of an extended street sweeping program, which includes the month of March, the program has been pushed back again from its March 1st start date to March 18th. We’ll keep you posted on this week-by-week, as it’s weather dependent. 3. Hollywood Stops By: If you see some movie trucks in the neighborhood this week, it’s because ABC is going to be filming inside a Waltham street home for a new TV series. Setup will take place this week and actual filming is happening on March 18th. 4. Celebrity Bartender at Darryl’s: Stop by Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen (604 Columbus Ave) tonight from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. to meet Dr. Tiffany Cooper Gueye for charitable cocktails to benefit Bell: Building Educated Leaders for Life.Each month, a different local celebrity will act as bartender for the evening and serve up his or her favorite cocktail with all of the proceeds going toward the charity of choice. See here for more information. 5. Add your events: Do you have a great event coming up at your organization or business? If it’s happening right here in the South End, add it to the Events Calendar! I feature great events every single day in the daily email update, on the homepage and on social media, so add yours to the mix and help get the word out to South Enders about what’s happening in their neighborhood.Click here to add an event. 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
Things to Know in the South End Today, March 8: ‘Reflections of a Rock Lobster’ Opens
1. Play Opens: The highly acclaimed “Reflections of a Rock Lobster” opens this weekend at the Boston Center for the Arts. The play is based on a true story of a 17 year-old gay student from Cumberland, Rhode Island who sued his high school in 1980 for the right to escort his boyfriend to his high school prom. See here for more information. 2. Weather: Light snow continued through most of yesterday, and when the last of the precipitation clears, we have what looks likeclear skies for the weekend. 3. Revolutionary Women: Stop by Harriet Tubman Park this Sunday at 10 a.m. for a Revolutionary Women & Reggae Festival event: A candle lighting to celebrate Harriet Tubman. See here for more information. 4. Daylight Saving: Daylight Saving Time occurs this weekend. The official time to set the clocks one hour ahead is Sunday, March 10 at 2 a.m. 5. Spring Break: Boston Police are urging area college students to secure their off-campus housing units if they’re planning on being away during their school’s spring break period. 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