Boston Arts Academy (BAA), the city’s only public high school for the visual and performing arts presented, Memphis: The Musical at the Strand Theatre in Dorchester with Danielle Barnes and Jonah Barricklo, both of Jamaica Plain staring in leading roles.…
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Sights & Sounds
Arts, music, and culture Screening of “Dawnland”, at Nehar Shalom, 43 Lochstead Ave, JP will be held on Saturday February 9th, 7:30 pmDocumentary about Native American children forced from their homes, with discussion by director/producer Adam Mazo. More information at www.neharshalom.org…
50 Years of People Before Highways Activism Celebrated at State House
On January 25, 1969, residents assembled at the State House to protest the extension of I-95 through greater Boston and ask that Governor Sargent rethink his decision to support the highway. They were successful, saving thousands of homes and small…
News Briefs
NOMINATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR YOUNG CONSERVATIONIST As part of the celebration of Zootopia, Zoo New England’s annual fundraising gala, the zoo staff is excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Young Conservationist Award. The nominated youth…
Traffic Issues on Jamaicaway, Arborway, Bynner St. Discussed at JPA Meeting
The Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) held their monthly meeting on Feb. 4, where a wide variety of topics were discussed, including a possible “Walk the Jamaicaway” day, and traffic calming measures on Bynner Street. First on the agenda was a…
City Holds Community Host Agreement Meeting Regarding Marijuana Store at 401A Centre St.
In the packed community meeting room at Curtis Hall, a Community Host Agreement meeting was held on Jan. 24, regarding Core Empowerment’s proposed marijuana establishment at 401A Centre St in Hyde Square. A Community Host Agreement includes language that includes…
Letter to the Editor
Thank YOU Dear Editor: Monumental Cupcakes has closed. Jamaica Plain has lost a lot more than a great bakery, caterer and coffee shop. Monumental Cupcakes and Art Market, its predecessor, were owner Patti Hudson’s babies, real Jamaica Plain, community-focused institutions. …
Immigrants Are Our Future
It is an undeniable fact of history that all Americans other than Native Americans are descendants of immigrants. It also is undeniably true that immigrants have not always been welcome with open arms, starting most conspicuously with the Know-Nothing Party…
Invitación
Reuniones Asociación de vecinos Stonybrook, lunes, 11 feb, 7-9 pm, Doyle’s, 3484 Washington St. sna-jp.org. JPNC, martes, 26 feb, 7 pm, Farnsworth House, 90 South Street. Agenda: una conversación con la Representante Nika Elugardo; actualizaciones y recomendaciones de los comités.…
JP Agenda
Meetings Stonybrook Neighborhood Association. next meeting is Monday, February 11, 7-9pm, back room of Doyle’s, 3484 Washington St. More/latest info: www.sna-jp.org Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council: Tuesday, February 26, 2018 at 7:00 pm, at Farnsworth House, 90 South Street. On the agenda will be: 1). A conversation…