Weekly Newsletter 3/26
John Laadt
Meetings and Hearings
Thursday, March 26th
BRA Meeting - 375-399 Chestnut Hill Ave
Where: Hamilton School, 198 Strathmore Rd
When: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
What: Proposal for 162 hotel units and 92 active senior residential units with mixed used on the ground level, includes 188 parking spaces - please be advised parking will be very limited
Monday, March 30th
Skating Club of Boston BRA Meeting
Where: Skating Club of Boston, 1240 Soldiers Field Rd
When: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
What: The Skating Club of Boston is proposing the construction of its new home at 176 Lincoln Street in Allston. The new facility will be approximately 165,000 square feet and will feature three ice rinks. The new facility will allow the Club to meet the demand for its core mission to provide ice skating education and programming, both competitively and recreationally.
Tuesday, March 31st
City of Boston Olympic Bid Allston-Brighton Meeting
Where: Harvard Business School, Burden Hall
When: 6:30 PM
What: Join Mayor Marty Walsh and the Boston 2024 team to hear about the Olympic bid process, what it means for neighborhood and any other questions/concerns you may have. Burden Hall is located off Western Ave; parking available free of charge.
Wednesday, April 1st
Faneuil Branch Programming Study Community Meeting
Where: Faneuil Branch Library, 419 Faneuil St
When: 6
PM
What: Participate in the programming study phase for the Faneuil Branch
library. Listen to the project
architects (Tappe) and give them your feedback.
Thursday, April 2nd
Brighton-Allston Improvement Association
Where: Brighton Elks Lodge, 326 Washington St
When: 7 PM
What: The BAIA is a community group dedicated to the betterment of the Brighton/Allston neighborhood.
Announcements/Closings
Announcements
Mayor Walsh Announces April 15th as "One Boston Day"
Councilors Michelle Wu and Tim McCarthy to File Policy Granting Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Statement from Mayor Walsh on Securing Independent Analysis of Potential Impacts of Olympic Games
Mayor Walsh Urges Boston Families to Plan for Summer Now
BCYF's FREE Summer Warm-Up Resource Fair on April 11th Highlights Programs
To reduce serious traffic crashes, improve bike infrastructure, make meter payment more convenient, pilot elimination of street sweeping towing
Closings
Mandy and Joe's
Where: 328 Washington St
Last day: March 29th
What: After 67 years, the owners of Mandy and Joe's plan to retire so come out and try their famous three-decker sandwiches, tuna and egg salad, chicken pot pie and Jell-O with whipped cream one last time!
Local, University and Other Events of Note***
Community
Saturday, March 28th
Kiwanis Star Charity Talent Show
Where: St. Joseph's Preparatory School, 617 Cambridge St
When: 7 PM
What: a singing competition to support Allston-Brighton Youth programs, featuring Dan Andelman of The Phantom Gourmet
Saturday, April 4th
Annual Gerry McCarthy Easter Egg Hunt
Where: Sisters of Saint Joseph, 637 Cambridge St
When: 10 AM
What: Arrive early to line up for the Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Boston Main Streets, Brighton Main Streets and the Oak Square Dunkin' Donuts!
Lecture
Friday, March 27th
Climate Change Conference: Snowpocalypse? Climate Change, Extreme Weather and Our Legal Response
Where: BU Law Auditorium, 765 Commonwealth Ave
When: 2:30 - 5:30 PM
What: "Six of the ten snowiest winters on record in Boston occurred in the last 25 years. As the city digs out from this year's historic snowfall, the time has come to ask whether the increasing frequency of severe weather is linked to climate change and, if so, what that means for coastal cities like Boston. Leading climate and weather scientist Dr. Kerry Emanuel, of MIT, will join us at the BU School of Law to talk about the link between climate change and extreme weather on March 27. His comments will be followed by a panel discussion on international and domestic policy responses and, later, a networking reception. Please join us!"
Arts and Culture
Friday, March 27th
Cultural Connections at the Ed Portal
Where: Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave
When: 7 PM
What: Join us for an evening of music and dance performances from Harvard student groups celebrating a diverse range of styles and genres.
Where: Great Scott, 1222 Commonwealth Ave
When: 7 PM
What: sardonic Atlanta native stand-up comedy
Saturday, March 28th
Gallery 224: "Life, or Something Like It" - Christopher Adams
Where: Harvard Ceramics Studio, 224 Western Ave
When: 5 PM
What: Reception for new exhibit that presents an expansive homage to exploration of organic form in a full-gallery installation of over 1000 pieces. This exhibition will coincide with the National Conference on Education for the Ceramic Arts in Providence, RI and will be featured on the Boston Bus Tour of Exhibitions.
Music
Friday, March 27th
Where: Gasson Hall, Boston College
When: 7:30 PM
What: This event celebrates the encounter of contemporary music and the Italian Renaissance, commemorating the life and works of Gaspara Stampa (1523-1554)
Where: Wonder Bar, 186 Harvard Ave
When: 8
PM
What: Producer Shane Madden's sound incorporates world music and violin
chops. The night also features Of the
Trees and More Precious Dust.
Saturday, March 28th
Where: Paradise Rock Club, 967 Commonwealth Ave
When: 10 PM
What: This South African house duo melds electronic, African and jazz and throws live instruments like saxophone into the mix.
Sunday, March 29th
Where: O'Brien's Pub, 3 Harvard Ave
When: 8 PM
What: On its upcoming album, "Uptime!" this French-American duo blends together the sounds of Blondie and Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Tuesday, March 31st
Where: Paradise Rock Club, 967 Commonwealth Ave
When: 7
PM
What: project of folk guru, Josh Tillman, psych-folk father John Misty is
returning to Paradise Rock Club with a fully outfitted band, complete with a
mini string quartet and plenty of signature witty banter.
***The events listed here are by no means endorsed or promoted by the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services; they represent various local organizations and events of interests to people living in Allston and Brighton***
Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services