Beatles Tribute Concert comes to the West End MuseumThe Boston Sun During the British Invasion of the American Revolution, General Gage’s forces occupied Boston to enforce colonial policies and suppress dissent. The tensions culminated in the Siege of Boston, where American colonists, under General George Washington, ultimately drove out the British troops in March 1776.…
For $50,000, Harvard buys a Green Book, a Jim Crow-era travel guide that lists local businesses safe for Black motoristsBoston Globe Near the mid-20th century, tucked away in the glove compartments of Black American travelers, lived a pocket-sized, green-tinged book. “Carry your Green Book with you — You may need it,” its cover warned. Its…
Beatles Tribute Concert Comes to the West End MuseumBeacon Hill Times During the British Invasion of the American Revolution, General Gage’s forces occupied Boston to enforce colonial policies and suppress dissent. The tensions culminated in the Siege of Boston, where American colonists, under General George Washington, ultimately drove out the British troops in March 1776.…
MGH Celebrates West End NeighborhoodMassachusetts General Hospital MGH neighbor and West End staple, The West End Museum, is once again open to the public this summer after being closed for more than two years because of a burst pipe. The newly renovated and reimagined space formally reopened in May. The museum focuses on the rich and…
Boston’s nightlife jolted in $300K grant awarded to ‘Wake Up the Night’Mass Live It’s been Laura Charles’ dream to host a haunted circus for Halloween in her multi-use Roslindale venue since opening in 2022. “There’ll be multiple circus performers – aerialist, like, or silk or trapeze,” the co-owner of Substation told MassLive on Friday. She’s envisioned stilt-walkers…
Boston’s Nightlife Czar Announces-grants EventsThe Business Journals The inaugural Wake Up the Night Grant awards recipients up to $10,000 to support nighttime activations. The funding will support 50 events, free and open to the public, from now until the end of the year. …
Nimoy’s Son Speaks at West End MuseumThe Boston Sun Adam Nimoy, the son of the late West End native Leonard Nimoy, who iconically portrayed Mr. Spock in the original 1960s ‘Star Trek’ TV series, was on hand for an Author Talk on Sunday, June 30, at the newly renovated and reopened West End Museum. At…
Adam Nimoy shares journey in ‘The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father’Boston Herald Growing up with Spock as a father, Adam Nimoy discovered early, was not easy. At 67, Nimoy’s new memoir, “The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy” (Chicago Review Press), examines the gulf between the public image of the “Star Trek” icon and…
Author readings around Boston through July 6Boston Globe All author appearances are in person and free unless otherwise noted. SUNDAY, JUNE 30 Tim Button (”Are You Giggly?”) will read at 11 a.m. at Hummingbird Books. Adam Nimoy (”The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy”) will discuss his book at 4 p.m. at the…
West End Museum Announces Summer Art CompetitionBeacon Hill Times Join the West End Museum for its inaugural Summer Art Competition, a celebration of creativity inspired by the vibrant West End neighborhood. Artists of all ages and backgrounds are invited to participate by submitting their original artwork. Please only submit one work. …