Newsletter archive | Press Release 12.9.06

Hyde Park Arts Initiative E-Newsletter

April 2007

In This Issue
> Thank you from Betsy Boggia
> The First Annual Taste of Hyde Park
> Announcements

Thank you from Betsy Boggia

This will be my last HPAI e-newsletter as Project Coordinator, and I want to take a moment to say how much I have enjoyed working with all of the Partners, Collaborators, and volunteers of HPAI this past year. This is an ambitious organization that has accomplished so much in such a short time, and is full of enthusiasm and energy to do even more! I am confident as I move on that HPAI will continue to be successful in raising awareness and support for the arts in Hyde Park, collaborating with businesses to achieve mutual growth, and getting Hyde Park branded as a cultural destination. Thank you all again for the opportunity to be a part of your success!

Sincerely, Betsy Boggia

The First Annual Taste of Hyde Park!

Local community group 02136, All Things Hyde Park, and the Southwest Boston Community Development Corporation have collaborated to present the 1st Annual Taste of Hyde Park event! The tour will begin at the Hyde Park Branch Library at 2 p.m. on Saturday April 28th where Rena and Osmani Rodriguez will be giving a short concert. Two City View Trolleys will arrive shortly before 3 p.m. to whisk attendees on a grand tour of Hyde Park, with stops at various famous and infamous establishments along the way. At each stop guests will be treated to wonderful food, beverages and product samples and entertained by jazz bands, opera singers and Irish dancers, to name a few! Stops include Serino's Italian Food Store, Ron‚s Gourmet Ice Cream, Albert Winestein's, BC Bakery, Richard's Liquors, and more! Throughout the tour celebrity emcees will regale guests with community history and trivia games. The last stop will be the newly opened Donovan's Restaurant, where guests will enjoy a buffet dinner.

Community leaders were interested in looking for ways to promote Hyde Park and all that it has to offer. The one-year-old 02136 community group, who did a fabulous job cleaning up Logan Square for last year's Artscene Festival, worked with the SWBCDC to design an event that would highlight local businesses, as well as the history and relevance of Hyde Park. Interest is building for the event, and tickets are going fast!

"Hyde Park has so much to offer, and we were interested in finding a way to promote the hidden treasures of our community, and generate interest in what‚s going on around town among both old and new Hyde Park residents" says one of the event organizers, Pat Tierney. With two trolleys reserved, there are about 80 seats total, and organizers urge anyone interested in participating to get their tickets fast! Tickets are $25.00 for the tour only, and $40 for the tour and buffet dinner at Donovan's. (Actual tour begins at 3 p.m. from the Hyde Park Library, pre-tour concert at 2 p.m. is optional). To reserve your tickets please call 617-364-7300, e-mail tasteofhp@rcn.com, or visit http://journal.rcn.net/02136.org


Announcements

Artists-at-Large presents Paintings by Al DeMola, March 1-April 30 in the lobby of Riverside Theatre Works, 45 Fairmount Ave. (617) 276-3223

Hyde Park Art Association 18th Annual Juried Art Exhibit at the Mayor's Gallery and the Scollay Square Gallery, Boston City Hall April 9th-May 27th Free and open to the Public. Artist Reception and Award ceremony scheduled for April 12, 5-7 p.m. Also, the HPAA Spring Art Exhibit is ongoing in two locations, the Hyde Park Branch Library, and the Department of Neighborhood Development, 26 Central Ave. Both exhibits will be up through July 2 and are free and open to the public during normal business hours.

Rena & Osmani Rodriguez perform at the Hyde Park Library, Saturday April 28, 2:00 p.m. Here is your chance to hear your favorite songs—leave your request at the check-out desk! For more info 617-361-2524

Alice in Wonderland / April 13-22 A World Premier Musical Event at the Riverside Theatre Works! This year's musical event is the delightful and dizzy tale of falling through the rabbit hole and tromping through the fantastical world of talking caterpillars and Cheshire cats! Performances run throughout April vacation week. For more info 617-364-7024.

 

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