Jamaica Plain musicians recently released the following singles or albums: • The Old Edison/Time and Place, “The Old Edison and Time and Place Share the Bottle” (split CD; self-released). Reverbnation.com/theoldedison. • Whitehaus Family Record (various artists), “Family Record Vol. 2:…
Month: December 2011
JP artist gives Old Testament Ruth a makeover
Tres Gatos, the tapas bar/book and music shop at 470 Centre St. will host a reception for Jamaica Plain artist Sue Murad’s new book “Ruth,” an illustrated re-telling of the Old Testament story, on Dec. 11. In the Book of…
IdeAZ: Enseñar en Boston
Se murió Margarita Muñiz sin ver en realidad uno de los sueños de todo verdadero maestro: Recibir en vida el homenaje que perdure como agradecimiento a la obra realizada. La deuda no es de la comunidad, sino del gobierno, tanto…
Budget gifts abound in local shops
The Gazette visited several JP businesses to find out what deals under $20 they are offering for the upcoming holiday season. Tres Gatos offers quite a choice for $20 or under—but it might take longer to make a choice. “For…
Holiday trees to light up
Holiday trees will be lit around the neighborhood over the next week in an annual tradition. Sat., Dec. 3, Monument Square and Hyde Square. Mayor Thomas Menino will once again lead the Enchanted Trolley Tour on stops in Jamaica Plain…
Eateries name dishes for JP icons
JP holiday shoppers can not only dine in the neighborhood, but on it—thanks to many restaurants with dishes named for JP icons. “Thinking about our customer base in JP, we wanted to come up with names that feel comfortable and…
Old Christmas a ‘Delight’ at concert
The Delight Consort will be “Welcoming Old Christmas” in a concert of Renaissance and Baroque holiday music played on period instruments at the Loring-Greenough House on Dec. 18. The group is named for the Delight, a ship in the fleet…
Children’s gift donations accepted
The Home for Little Wanderers is holding its annual Big Wishes Gift Drive, collecting holiday gifts for needy children and teens who would otherwise receive little. The drive accepts new, unwrapped gifts or gift cards. It runs through Dec. 22.…
JP Seafood opens sake bar, gallery
JP Seafood Café this week added a new dimension with the opening of the JP Seafood Gallery Lounge, featuring local art, a communal table and sake and wine bar. The Gallery Lounge is in the storefront at 734 Centre—the former…
