West End Museum Celebrates History of Old Howard Theatre

Though only a few artifacts (though many memories!) still survive today, you can join the West End Museum on Friday, Oct. 17, at 6:30 p.m. for “The Old Howard Theater: From Virtuoso to Vaudeville and Vice” to honor the indomitable spirit and the audacious legacy of the Old Howard Theatre!

Bridge Designer Rosales Delivers Author’s Talk at West End Museum

With the release of his recently published book, ‘Bridges as Structural Art,’ venerable bridge designer and longtime Beacon Hill resident Miguel Rosales was on hand Wednesday, Aug. 27, for an author’s talk at the West End Museum.

Five things to do around Boston, Aug. 25 – Sept. 7

Learn baristas’ tips, do a full-body workout, and watch local drag queens take the stage.

She Was a Beloved Nurse — Until Her Poisonings Made Headlines Nationwide

Jane Toppan, called “Jolly Jane” by colleagues, was charged in 12 murders and admitted to many more.

CLIR Funds 21 Digital Reformatting Projects Through Recordings at Risk

CLIR Funds 21 Digital Reformatting Projects Through Recordings at Risk|  The West End Museum granted funds for Digitizing the West End Video Newsletter | The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) has awarded $814,332 in grants to digitize rare and unique audio and audiovisual materials through its Recordings at Risk program. The program’s twelfth cohort…

Visit a Mass. cultural institution for FREE each day in August

Now in its 16th year, the annual August Adventures program, run by Highland Street Foundation, is ready to “provide enriching opportunities for individuals, children and families across the Commonwealth.”

Opinion: Beacon Hill faces the fiscal reckoning of that ‘big beautiful bill’

Governor Healey is right to seek more budget-cutting powers should a crisis hit.

Once again, the state seeks to redevelop a massive complex in the old West End — this time, into housing

Once again, the state seeks to redevelop a massive complex in the old West End — this time, into housingBoston Globe … At the June 4 community meeting, held in the West End Museum, with faded photos and artifacts from the old neighborhood hanging on the walls, community members spoke up about what they would…

August Adventures Invite Public to Explore Arts, Culture in Massachusetts

The Highland Street Foundation has announced that August Adventures are back for another year. With 31 days of 31 free events, there’s something for everyone to explore in the Boston, Cape Cod, Fall River, New Bedford, and Worcester communities.

… August 1: The West End Museum