June 2016 Newsletter Dear Friend of The West End Museum, We hope you are enjoying the spring and looking forward to some hot fun in the summertime. We also hope your summer plans will include visits to the West End Museum. In this newsletter, we feature two interesting and exciting article s. The Saturday Evening…
Leonard Nimoy Honored by Zachary Quinto at ‘Star Trek’ EventInquisitr Zachary Quinto, who’s played Mr. Spock in the newest Star Trek films, paid tribute to the late Leonard Nimoy, during a fan event on Friday night. According to Entertainment Tonight, Quinto appeared at the event titled Star Trek Beyond at Paramount Studios in California to celebrate the Star Trek franchise’s…
New Exhibit Explores History of Public Transportation in Boston; Reveals West End’s Role as Early Transit Hub Boston, MA—Public transportation has shaped life in Boston and its neighborhoods since the first English settlers arrived in the early 17th century. Its evolution over the course of more than 200 years is a fascinating tale of continuously…
Laurie Kirby Previews tonight’s Jewish Heritage Month Honoree NightWBZ At 4:55: Laurie previews tonight’s Jewish Heritage Month Honoree Night at the @westendmuseum, 150 Staniford St.
3 Things & Photo Tuesday: North End Sunrise, Graduation Weekend, No Coffee?North End Waterfront 1. Looking to entertain the kids? The North End branch Boston Public Library will be hosting toddler storytime (at 10:30am) and baby storytime (at 11:15am). Complete with rhymes, stories, and movement for those ages, no sign up necessary. Located at 25 Parmenter Street, Boston, MA, more information.…
Walking Tour Surveys Boston’s West End, Old & New Boston, MA—People interested in the history of Boston often ask, “What was the old West End like? How did it look: the streets, the people, the buildings?” On Saturday, May 21 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., a presentation and walking tour—The West End Then & Now—aims…
Leonard Nimoy HonoredBoston Globe As part of Jewish Heritage Month, the West End Museum is paying tribute to the late great Leonard Nimoy and other notable West Enders of Jewish descent on May 17. In addition to Spock, Fanny Goldstein, the first Jewish woman to run a branch of the Boston Public Library, and trial lawyer Gladys Shapiro will be honored posthumously. …
Leonard Nimoy takes a virtual star turn in the West EndNew Boston Post BOSTON – Last year’s passing of Leonard Nimoy, who played Mr. Spock in the “Star Trek” TV series and movies, delivered a blow to “trekkies” worldwide. A year later, Nimoy’s memory will be honored during Jewish American Heritage Month at the West End…
Museum to Honor Leonard Nimoy, Other Notable West Enders of Jewish Decent During Jewish Descent During Jewish Heritage Month Boston, MA—As part of Jewish Heritage Month, The West End Museum is celebrating notable West Enders of Jewish descent. On Tuesday, May 17, the Museum will host its Jewish Heritage Honoree Night from 6:30 to 8:00…
Urban Renewal Goes on Trial at City Council Hearing on BRA ExtensionBoston Magazine “The Boston Redevelopment Authority faced the latest obstacle in its quest for a 10-year extension on its urban renewal powers, answering questions posed by a skeptical Boston City Council Thursday morning.” “‘From my perspective, there is a strong reason why the legislation…