Dear Members and Friends,
The week is getting ahead of us at Fenway Civic, but there’s a lot going on to catch up with summer in full swing! The Fenway has lots going on, from new off-leash dog parks, to summer fitness classes and concerts. Take time to visit with a park ranger at the Emerald Necklace Conservancy’s Summer Sundays, awaken your senses at Mass Art Museum or join K-Pop night at MFA Boston. For this and more, read ahead.
THE WEEK AHEAD
Tuesday, July 23rd, 6:00 p.m., Sunset Concert series at Symphony Park featuring the Dominic Nye Quartet
The Dominic Nye Quartet plays a mixed repertoire of classic jazz standards, original music, and songs reimagined in the style of jazz. The quartet bridges the gap between modern and traditional jazz styles to create a varied jazz experience for all to enjoy. Featuring the talents of Berklee students Héctor L. Falu Guzmán, Izzy Savides, Alexander Xhoja, and recent Berklee graduate Dominic Nye. Symphony Park is located at 39 Edgerly Road in the East Fenway
Wednesday, July 24th, 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi with Sifu Huan Zhang at Symphony Park. Join neighbors for this 8-week series to learn the first 13 movements of yang style tai chi. This class is geared towards beginners.
Thursday, July 25th, 10-11 a.m. Chair Yoga at Symphony Park
https://www.boston.gov/calendar/parks-fitness-bcbs-chair-yoga-michelle
39 Edgerly Road – Free Chair Yoga class led by certified instructor, Michelle. Classes are sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.
Thursday, July 25th, 7 p.m. Grounded: Awaken your senses, Mass Art Museum, 621 Huntington Avenue
Immerse yourself in a multi-sensory journey through time at MAAM. During this ceremony, experience the activation of Katie Paterson’s artwork, To Burn, Forest, Fire which involves the burning of two incense sticks–one evoking the scents of the earth’s earliest forest and the other imagining the aroma of the last forest.
Offered as a moment of calm and reflection, this olfactory artwork and contemplative experience seeks to remind us of humanity’s role in increasing levels of extinction around the globe. This event is free, but registration is required. To reserve a spot, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grounded-awaken-your-senses-tickets-926199556807Friday, July 26th, 6-10 p.m. K-Pop night at MFA Boston, 465 Huntington Avenue
Join MFA Boston to celebrate the final weekend of the special exhibition “Hallyu! The Korean Wave” with K-Pop Night! Enjoy art making and dancing, then see ensembles worn by your favorite K-pop idols in “Hallyu!”.K-Pop Night is included with general admission. Admission is free for University Members with a valid ID from participating colleges and universities.
Sunday, July 28th, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Olmsted Summer Sundays with a Visiting Park Ranger,
Shattuck Visitor Center, 125 The Fenway
Stop by the Shattuck Visitor Center from 10AM to 4PM each Sunday this summer to meet a park ranger and learn about Olmsted’s “most important work,” the Emerald Necklace park system!
ONGOING
Sundays through September 1, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Open Newbury Street
Car-free experience on Newbury Street, with additional street venders.
Sundays through October 13, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Charlesgate Farmer’s Market
Under the Bowker Overpass at Comm Ave between Charlesgate East and West.
Tuesdays through July 30th, 6:00 p.m., Sunset Concert series at Symphony Park
39 Edgerly Road – This series is presented by the Fenway Civic Association and the Friends of Symphony Park in collaboration with Berklee College of Music. The concerts are free and open to the public. Fair weather only. (see flyer)
Wednesdays, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. June and July, Free Tai Chi
Symphony Community Park, 39 Edgerly Road. Free beginning Tai Chi Classes, taught by Sifu Huan Zhang.
Every Other Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.until done, Fenway Cares Food Distribution
Next date: 7/31 – at 2 locations:
West Fenway – Fenway Community Center, 1282 Boylston (enter-Jersey)
East Fenway – Symphony Community Park, 39 Edgerly Road
Volunteers are welcome to sign up for all dates and both locations! Volunteer
MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic – 2-5 p.m. on Fenway Cares dates, East Fenway, in Morville House, 100 Norway Street. Offerings may include blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar testing, COVID-19, flu, and pneumonia vaccines.
Thursdays through August 29, 10-11 a.m. Chair Yoga at Symphony Park
Parks Fitness: BCBS Chair Yoga with Michelle
39 Edgerly Road – Free Chair Yoga class led by certified instructor, Michelle.
Classes are sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.
RED SOX – 2024 printable baseball schedule / Fenway Park Concert Schedule.
UPCOMING Wednesday , July 31, 6:30 p.m. Jazz in July at Ramler ParkInternational Jazz Quartet featuring Tim Mayer (more info to come
DEVELOPMENTS – ACTIVE PROJECTS
“Under Review”: 112-114 Queensberry St, 2 Charlesgate West, 262 St. Botolph St., Fenway Corners (West), Boston University – Warren Towers Renovation, 409 Huntington Avenue, 142-146 St. Mary’s Street
Feel like splitting yourself into three pieces? Try to attend all these meetings at one time.
1. Monday, July 29th, 6 p.m. Northeastern University IMP and multipurpose athletic facility public meeting
This is a Public meeting for the proposed Institutional Master Plan (IMP) for Northeastern University located in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the recently filed Institutional Master Plan Notification Form (IMPNF) for the 2024-2034 IMP and the recently filed Project Notification Form (PNF) for the Multipurpose Athletics Facility project. The meeting will include a presentation followed by questions and comments from the public.
How to Participate: Please register for the meeting using the following Zoom link: bit.ly/3Y2VQvO
Meeting ID: 160 186 5822
Toll-Free Call-in Number: 833.568.886
2. Monday, July 29th 6 p.m. Beth Israel and Dana Farber Joint Task Force and Public Meeting
This is a Task Force Meeting for the proposed Institutional Master Plan for Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, located in the Longwood Medical Area neighborhood of Boston. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the overall Institutional Master Plan and the potential impacts. The meeting will include a presentation followed by questions and comments from the Task Force and the public.
How to Participate
Please register for the meeting using the following Zoom link: bit.ly/BethDanaTF
Meeting ID: 161 033 2716
Toll-Free Call-in Number: 833.568.8864
3. Monday July 29th 6 p.m. 500 Huntington Avenue Impact Advisory Group Meeting
The City of Boston Planning Department is hosting an Impact Advisory Group (IAG) Meeting for the 500 Huntington Avenue project located in Mission Hill. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the updated proposal. The meeting will include a presentation followed by Q&A and comments from the general public
How to Participate
Register in advance: bit.ly/3Wor5Az
Toll-free call-in number: 833.568.8864
Meeting ID: 161 932 3504At this time, the Planning Department is continuing to host public meetings in a virtual setting for the health, safety, and accessibility of Boston residents. For more information and updates, visit bostonplans.org.Remembering Joan Daugirda: Long-term FCA member and artist Joan Daugirda passed away two weeks ago. To leave a tribute, visit:
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/bostonglobe/name/joan-daugirda-obituary?id=55551043
See you around!
Fenway Civic Association 