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June 18, Community Art Presentation for Symphony Park

June 18, 2013 by fenwaycivic

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with the Friends of Symphony Park, The Edward Ingersoll Browne Fund, and the Boston Art Commission, invites the public to attend a community art presentation at Morville House, 100 Norway Street, on Tuesday, June 18th at 9:30 a.m..
Three finalists will be making site-specific presentations for the park as part of an ongoing community-inspired design process. Feedback from the meeting will be used in determining permanent public art for the upcoming park restoration.
This meeting is open to the public.
For those who cannot attend, presentations will be viewable for comment on the Boston Art Commission website at: www.publicartboston.com. For more information, please call Allison Perlman at the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at (617)961-3035, or email Allison.Perlman@cityofboston.gov.

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Rain Rescheduling: Annual Rose Garden Picnic on June 12

May 24, 2013 by fenwaycivic

NOTE:  Due to the weather forecast, the Picnic has been rescheduled for Wednesday, June 12th, 6:00 – 8:00 pm.

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Fenway Civic Association is pleased to host its annual Rose Garden Picnic on Tuesday, June 11th, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 12th, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, outside of the Kelleher Rose Garden (across from 85 Park Drive).
Please join us with your chairs or a blanket to enjoy a free light supper and beverage, musical entertainment, a stroll through the roses, and a chance to connect with your neighbors!
Live Music, courtesy of Emmanuel College, will be performed by The Whiskey Boys
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Light dinner will be provided, courtesy of The Lansdowne, with beverages donated by Shaw’s Fenway
This event is free and open to the public
For more information, please see the attached Flyer.

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Summer Tai Chi classes at Symphony Park!

May 24, 2013 by fenwaycivic

The Friends of Symphony Park are pleased to announce their 3rd season of free Tai Chi classes at Symphony Park.

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Funded through the generosity of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Northeastern University, Berklee College of Music, and The Mews Condominium Trust, this hour long, 8-class series will provide free healthy movement opportunities for seniors and neighborhood residents alike. Instruction will be provided by Sifu Huan Zhang of Huan’s Tai Chi, supported by Stephen Baird of Community Arts Advocates, and will take place in the park, located at the corner of Edgerly Road and Norway Street in the East Fenway. In event of rain, classes will be moved to Morville House, located adjacent to the park at 100 Norway Street.
Instructor Huan Zhang has over 25 years of experience in Tai Chi Chuan. He has given lectures, seminars and demonstrations at locations including Harvard University, Northeastern University, and MIT.
All are welcome to join- wear comfortable clothing and feel free to bring your water bottle. Restrooms and water fountains will be available inside Morville House.
Classes will start Thursday, June 13 at 10:00 a.m. and take place every Thursday except for July 4th with the following schedule:
·        June 13, 20, 27
·        July 11, 18, 25 (no class July 4th)
·        August 1, 8
Please see attached flyer for more information.   Tai_Chi__2013

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Join us this Saturday, May 4th – Fenway Nature Walks

April 30, 2013 by fenwaycivic

Spring is in the air – Annual Birdwalk and a special “Spring Blossom Ramble”, Saturday, May 4th!

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Join us as we welcome the spring migration of birds in the Back Bay Fens; then learn about our local tree canopy- and enjoy coffee and refreshments in between!

Date:  Saturday, May 4, 2013, rain or shine

Birdwalk:  7:00 am

Meet at the Fenway Victory Gardens central flag pole, across from 11 Park Drive (new location this year).

Thrill to the sights, sounds, and array of birds that inhabit the Back Bay Fens each spring – all levels welcome on this walk, guided by naturalist and historian Gerry Wright.  Bring your bincoulars!

Spring Blossom Ramble: 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Meet at the Shattuck Visitor Center at 125 The Fenway. Coffee and refreshments will be served at the Visitor Center, thanks to Whole Foods Market (Symphony).

Join FCA and Forester Mathew Cahill from Boston Natural Areas Network for a Spring Blossom Ramble. The flowers of dogwoods and cherry trees capture our attention, but there are many more trees that bloom in spring. We will admire trees and learn why they flower the way they do.   This event is co-sponsored by the Boston Natural Areas Network and the Emerald Necklace Conservancy.

Please see the flyer linked here for additional details:  Birdwalk_and_Tree_Walk_5.4.2013

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Edgerly Road Playground Meeting – Thursday, April 18

April 16, 2013 by fenwaycivic

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Upcoming Fenway Young Professionals event!

April 16, 2013 by fenwaycivic

The next Fenway Young Professionals event is Wednesday May 1st at Barrio at Trilogy. Join us from 6:30-8pm for complimentary appetizers and an opportunity to meet your neighbors and learn more about the Fenway community. Please RSVP to fenwayyp@gmail.com.

What is the Fenway Young Professionals?
A network for young professionals living in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood. We are a division of the Fenway Civic Association. Like our Facebook page to stay updated for future events!

Fenway YP 5.1.2013

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Volunteer for the Muddy River Cleanup!

April 6, 2013 by fenwaycivic

The 14th Annual Muddy River Cleanup will be held on Saturday, April 20th, from 9 am to noon.   Join your neighbors and spend time outdoors as we beautify the Back Bay Fens.

For more information and to sign up, please email Danielle Harkaway, coordinator from the Emerald Necklace Conservancy,  at projectassistant@emeraldnecklace.com, or call 617-522-2700.

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Upcoming Fenway Young Professionals event!

February 20, 2013 by fenwaycivic

The next Fenway Young Professionals event is Wednesday February 27th at Basho at 1338 Boylston Street. Join us from 6:30-8pm for complimentary appetizers and an opportunity to meet your neighbors and learn more about the Fenway community. Please RSVP to fenwayyp@gmail.com.

What is the Fenway Young Professionals?
A network for young professionals living in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood. We are a division of the Fenway Civic Association. Like our Facebook page to stay updated for future events!

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Save the Date: Edgerly Road Playground Meeting, February 21st

February 19, 2013 by fenwaycivic

2013.02.21 Meeting

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Request for Qualifications issued for Symphony Park Public Art!

February 19, 2013 by fenwaycivic

The Friends of Symphony Park are pleased to announce that a Request for Qualifications has been issued by the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with the Boston Art Commission.

The RFQ seeks qualifications from artists to create permanent public art for Symphony Park in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood to be implemented in conjunction with the park improvement project.  The award will come with a design budget of $15,000.

Deadline: Friday, March 8, 2013.

See the full RFQ here for more information.

For more information on the revitalization of Symphony Park, click here.

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