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View AllJoin us for The Dewitt Center Art Gallery Reception & Celebration
Posted March 19, 2019
Learn all about the beautiful Roxbury-based art and historical photography showcased at The Dewitt Center...
APPLY TODAY! – MPDC’s 2019 Summer Youth Employment Program
Posted March 15, 2019
Apply to MPDC's Summer 2019 Soheil Turner Youth Leadership and Workforce Development Program today!
Are you 15 to 18 and looking for a job? Let MPDC help you!
Posted March 13, 2019
MPDC's Soheil Turner Leadership Youth Institute will be open special hours for any youth to...
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View All Summer Youth Jobs Search Workshop
March 22 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
MPDC’s Soheil Turner Leadership Youth Institute will be open special hours for any youth to come and apply for summer jobs. During these special workshops, come get assistance with BCYF SuccessLink online applications, MPDC’s summer job application, research available job searches, make connections to other resources, and more.
Arts Equity Summit Kickoff
March 22 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join Arts Connect International for community, art, performances, connection and co-creation. They’ll be kicking off the Arts Equity Summit with a huge community celebration featuring QTPOC+ and intergenerational artists at this performance-based venue, combined with interactive art-making experiences, and vendor tables!
Radical Black Girl presents: MY CITY, MY BODY a multi-media performance and dialogue
March 23 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Radical Black Girl will be kicking off Hibernian Hall’s new artist residency program “SOL*ARTS” with the first iteration of their traveling research and performance project called
“My City, My Body or If Concrete Could Talk or For Those Who May Be Traumatized.”
Nutrition Cooking Demonstration
March 28 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Learn how to prepare healthy meals on a budget, connect with your neighbors, and enjoy a delicious meal!
The Dewitt Center Art Gallery Reception
March 28 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us for an evening celebrating Roxbury art & history. This free event will feature conversations with the artists, refreshments, and guided tours of The Dewitt Center Art Gallery.
SCDAO Town Hall
March 28 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
DA Rollins will be hosting a quarterly community session where she and members of her Executive Office will attend to share reports out of the office and then there will be a Q&A.
Dance for Social Justice presented by Danza Orgánica
March 30 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Dance for Social Justice is a process-based workshop that delves into the universal language of movement, to generate conversations and create art around social justice issues in our communities. Participants exercise solidarity through group-work, the exchange of ideas, and by engaging on intentional discussions. Through a guided dance composition process, participants explore basic elements of dance composition to create dance pieces with their groups. An informal showing, and a feedback/Q&A session, brings closure to the workshop.
We Create Festival presented by Danza Orgánica (April 5 – 6)
April 5 @ 7:00 pm - April 6 @ 11:00 pm
We Create is a process-oriented festival that gives artists the opportunity to create original works around an annual theme during a period of 6 months. Artists meet twice during that period to share and discuss their process; the final work is presented at the We Create festival. We Create is a creative think-tank; its a school of thought that deconstructs old paradigms to provide fresh perspectives.
14th Annual Cape Verdean-Jewish Passover Seder
April 10 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join the Cape Verdean-Jewish Seder as they celebrate the connections and shared history between the Cape Verdean and Jewish communities. Nhós sta tudo convidado para és evento li pa celebra história comum entre comunidade judáica e caboverdiana. At this special Seder (dinner), they will share the liberation stories and songs of both Jews and Kabuverdianus […]
Celebrity Series of Boston presents the Jason Palmer Quintet
April 14 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
An active band that plays all over the Boston area –including a long tenure as the weekend house band at Wally’s Cafe — and at festivals across New England, the Jason Palmer Quintet continues their red-hot Neighborhood Arts debut season with a concert at Roxbury’s storied Hibernian Hall.
Movie Night @ The Dewitt Center
April 19 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Watch ‘The Avengers: Infinity War.’ Enjoy popcorn & refreshments! All ages welcome.
Save the Date: Men of Color Wellness Summit
April 27 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join the Male Engagement Network (MEN) for their Men of Color Wellness Summit. This event is to raise awareness in black and brown communities about mental health; as it pertains to men of color.
Interaction Institute for Social Change 25th Anniversary Celebration
June 11 @ 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
The Interaction Institue for Social Change is thrilled to be celebrating their 25th anniversary this year!
Join them in their celebration event, at the historic Hibernian Hall in Roxbury, Massachusetts on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 6:30pm. They expect over 150 guests – including nonprofit, foundation, business, government, education, and community leaders – to gather, learn from one another’s stories, celebrate, and enjoy local cuisine from people of color-owned businesses that share values with IISC. The event will include a cash bar, music, dancing, and more!
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View AllIn The Bay State Banner: Developers present plans for Dudley Square parcels
Posted February 27, 2019
The Madison Park Development Corporation has the only proposal for the site at 75-81 Dudley...
On Curbed Boston: Boston’s 10 most underrated buildings, mapped
Posted February 20, 2019
No question Boston has plenty of incredible buildings with beautiful interiors and done in all sorts of architectural styles,...