Dear Members and Friends:
A heartfelt THANK YOU to Kennedy Avery, who is leaving her position as the Chief of Staff, Liaison to the Fenway, Office of District 8 Councilor. A grateful group celebrated her work and wished her well at Woody’s Grill & Tap this past Thursday – we know Kennedy will continue to do well anywhere she lands, and look forward to hearing about her new adventures. By the way, the pizza, beer and wings were phenomenal, as well as seeing everyone out and about – it was a fun send-off for a fabulous friend of the Fenway, best to you, Kennedy!!!!
Due to rain last week, the Tuesday concert at Symphony was postponed, and will happen this week! Last in the series, so hope you can catch it.
For this and more, read on!
THE WEEK AHEAD
Tuesday, August 8, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Sunset Concert at Symphony Park Last of the weekly series of free concerts at Symphony Park, supported by FCA, Berklee College of Music, and the Friends of Symphony Park – see flyer below! Thanks to our talented musicians, we are happy to announce we’ve rescheduled our July 25th Sunset Concert at Symphony Park to Tuesday, August, 8th! Please join Ángela Varo and friends at Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Road for an evening of music, starting at 6 p.m.
In event of rain, this event will be held indoors at the community room at Morville House, 100 Norway Street.
UPCOMING
Tuesday, August 22, 6-8:30 p.m. Concert at Ramler Park – Kenji Kikuchi with Ben Cook, piano, Sean Farias, bass, Miki Matsuki, drums. More info to come. Kenji has played here before with great success! Rain date Thursday, Aug 24.
ONGOING
Fenway Transportation Action Plan – Click here for more details on website Find out when and where conversations are happening!
This summer, Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) and Boston Transportation Department (BTD) staff are kicking off online and in-person engagement for the Fenway Transportation Action Plan. Staff will be available through August and September in and around the Fenway neighborhood for informal, in-person conversations at “Chat with a Planner” events to learn about community needs and thoughts on travel and transportation in this neighborhood. All thirteen events will highlight the same information and provide identical opportunities to speak with BPDA and BTD staff directly.
Sundays through Oct 15, Open Newbury Street https://www.boston.gov/departments/transportation/open-newbury-street
Wednesdays , 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Tai Chi at Symphony Park Weekly through 8/30; in event of rain, classes will be held indoors at 100 Norway Street
Wednesdays (every other week) Fenway Cares food distribution.
Next date: Wednesday, August 16 – 3:30 p.m.
Need food? Fenway Cares distributes fresh produce, grains, and more at Fenway Community Center and Symphony Community Park. For info, visit: https://fenwaycommunitycenter.org/fenway-cares/. Repeats every-other Wednesday. Volunteers needed! https://forms.gle/mqo5YoxbmhcL9Ckm8
Fenway Cares is looking for more resident leaders. Please see the attached flyer! We need your help.
Thursdays – Park Fitness: Chair Yoga with Michelle – 10-11:00 a.m. Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Road. Repeats each Thursday until August 31. Participate in a free fitness class offered by a certified instructor. Classes are sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.
The Station and 401 Park Drive park activations: Summerfun public programming at both The Station and The Green at 401 Park. a seasonal wine garden, a pickleball court, a fitness class – Fit in The Fenway series. For details follow The Fenway on Instagram , or check Events Calendar .
The Fenway Cohort returns this year, bringing diverse and emerging voices to the forefront of the neighborhood with events in arts and culture, public health and wellness, and programming by/for the LGBTQ+ community – all key elements of The Fenway’s DNA.
Read all about the Cohort Class of 2023 here, and mark your calendars for the events below:
• Lipstick & Lyrics (Saturday, 8/19) – hip-hop artist Brandie Blaze will host performances by local poets, R&B artists, and rappers, partnered with make-up services provided by local MUAs and using her cosmetics brand Phyre by Brandie.
• Travel Through Music (Saturday, 8/26) – Berklee alum Safiya Leslie invites you to embark on a musical journey through the African diaspora.
• Mindful Moments in The Fenway (Saturday 9/9 and 9/16) – prepare to find inner peace and embrace the beauty of the present moment as Elizabeth Lynne guides you through mindfulness meditation.
• Purple Produce 2.0 (Saturday, 9/16) – Kyara Andrade, aka DJ TROY Frost, will host a “heal thyself art jam”, blending hip-hop and wellness.
• Family L.A.W. Fair: Legal & Wellness Resources for MA Families (Saturday, 9/30) – Hosted by Wendy Raymond and Grace Legal Services, this resource fair will support families and provide access to knowledgeable associates in family law.
• Project Misik (Monday, 10/9) – This arts and culture festival led by Kera Washington will celebrate the creativity, diversity, and self-expression of the BIPOC, queer community.
NOTICES / NEWS / COMMITTEES
BPDA Design Vision Survey Take the survey to share your vision for design in Boston. To learn more about the survey, goals and process click here :http://www.bostonplans.org/planning/urban-design/boston-design-vision . To take the survey, click here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y6HL5YS
Red Sox baseball… when they’re in town? printable calendar
Red Sox concerts… https://www.mlb.com/redsox/tickets/concerts
we’re sharing some tickets with members this summer * please renew your Fenway Civic Association membership or join to be eligible! Email us if you wish to join/renew your membership! fenwaycivic@aol.com
2023 Fenway Concerts Announced to Date
August 16, 17 & 18, 2023: Morgan Wallen with special guests
Hardy (8/16 & 8/17), Parker McCollum (8/18), Ernest, and
Bailey Zimmerman
August 19, 2023: Zac Brown Band with special guest King Calaway
August 21, 2023: Guns N’ Roses
Red Sox Concerts – Neighborhood Impacts – Have your say – There is a committee monitoring noise, trash, traffic and other impacts – if you have suggestions or comments about concert impacts please email your comments to fenwaycivic@aol.com and we will voice them at the meetings.
MBTA & Sumner Tunnel Disruptions
MBTA JULY Announcement on service disruptions here – pretty much every line is affected… oh, and don’t forget the Sumner Tunnel is closed more info here.
MBTA Symphony Station Accessibility Improvements click here for details on this ongoing project
See you around!
Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood
Fenway Civic Association 