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Author readings around Boston through July 6

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…

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West End Museum Announces Summer Art Competition

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. …

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Speakeasies, bootleggers, and jazz at the West End Museum

Speakeasies, bootleggers, and jazz at the West End MuseumBeacon Hill Times Back in the days of Prohibition, there were speakeasies all over Boston…including Beacon Hill and the West End. Emily Sweeney, Boston Globe journalist and author of several nonfiction books, including ‘Boston Organized Crime’ and ‘Gangland Boston,’ notes that a speakeasy known as the “Lighted Lamp” was located in the basement…

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Newly Renovated West End Museum To Reopen May 23

Newly Renovated West End Museum To Reopen May 23Beacon Hill Times After being closed to the public for more than two years following a substantial flood, a newly renovated  and reimagined West End Museum will formally reopen on Thursday, May 23. “It’s totally different from the old museum,” said Simon Belfanti, executive director of the…