Atlantic Works Gallery (AWG) held its Third Thursday reception for “Contemporary Dialogues,” featuring artwork by Joan Ryan, Rick Dorff, and John Greiner-Ferris, on March 21. In contrast to her love of monochromatic charcoal pieces of the past, Ryan’s most recent…
Author: Marianne Salza
‘The Irish Experience in Boston’ Discussion
Historian, Chris Daley, presented “The Irish Experience in Boston” at the Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library on March 7. Daley’s interest in the topic began when he started examining his genealogy. The recently retired teacher was shocked by…
WIHA Hosts ‘The Lightship Service’ Presentation During Dinner Meeting
Operating a lightship was considered to be the most jeopardous responsibility in the United States Coast Guard. The floating lighthouses were crewed by 10-12 sailors, and anchored some 10 miles offshore to guide other vessels through unwieldy terrain, dense fog,…
Author Peter H. Reynolds Joins World Read Aloud Day at Shubert Theatre
The Boch Center partnered with New York Times best-selling children’s book author and illustrator, Peter H. Reynolds, presented World Read Aloud Day at the Shubert Theatre on February 7. Read Aloud Day is a global literary movement that promotes the…
Officials Call for Action on Child Care Legislation in East Boston
East Boston Social Centers, in collaboration with Charlestown Nursery, presented the Common Start Regional Event on December 18 to explain how the $1.5 billion initiative will improve the lives of parents and children by helping them thrive in the Commonwealth…
Sen. Lydia Edwards’s Celebrates Birthday in Eastie With Community Members
Senator Lydia Edwards celebrated her 43rd birthday on December 13 at the Reel House. Supporters, as well as local and state officials, honored Edwards for her leadership, reflecting on her accomplishments in housing and LGBTQ+ pride. “I have been honored…
Discussion on the Outer Brewster Island Diaries at Winthrop Historical Meeting
Four Lowell women set out on a 17-day excursion on Great Brewster Island in July 1891. They referred to themselves as the Scribe, the Aristocrat, the Acrobat, and the Autocrat; and documented their self-discoveries in a hand- written diary that…
East Boston Branch Library Celebrates 10th Anniversary
The East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library (BPL) celebrated its 10th anniversary in its current 365 Bremen Street location on November 4 with day-long festivities, including a breakfast served with pastries reflecting countries represented in the community. “Ten…
Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina Open House and Investment Plan Information Session
Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina held an Open House and Investment Plan Information Session on September 28 to explain their proposed improvements for the aging 25-acre facility, and offer an opportunity for those interested to ask questions, as many Jeffries…
“Generational Spirit” Mural
“Generational Spirit,” a vibrant, 30’x40’ mural featured on the brick wall of the East Boston Social Center, can be prominently viewed from every bustling entrance into Central Square. It is the inaugural piece in HarborArts’s newest initiative, Beautify Main Streets,…