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Hyde Park Arts Initiative E-Newsletter

June 2007

In This Issue
> Seniorpalooza!
> ArtScene 2007
> Hyde Park Art Association
> Hyde Park Branch Library Announcements
> Art Exhibit Venues

Seniorpalooza!

Ethos, an organization dedicated to promoting independence, dignity and well being among the elderly, held its 3rd annual Seniorpalooza event in Hyde Park this May in recognition of Elder Americans month.

Seniorpalooza was a month long series of lectures, demonstrations, interactive events and fun activities targeted to local seniors, to keep them connected to their communities while raising visibility and support for seniors among local businesses and organizations. This year Ethos targeted the Hyde Park neighborhood. One of the true highlights of the month was the "Senior Prom" hosted by The Hyde Park Community Center. Over 250 seniors attended and fun was had by everyone. One staff person said "a couple of people could really cut a rug out there!" Other events and activities were held for Hyde Park seniors including discussions at the Hyde Park library on a variety of topics, a spaghetti lunch at the Eagles lodge with State Senator Marian Walsh and exercise and well being classes hosted by the YMCA.

Ethos was founded in 1972 by a group of motivated southwest Boston activists after then Governor Frank Sargent issued a call for initiatives to help elders age "in place." Since then the agency has grown and now provides a multitude of services including; homecare, caregiver support, ombudsman, delivered meals and nutrition, elders in crisis, volunteer services, and money management services to elders throughout Boston.

For more information about Ethos, log onto www.ethocare.org or call (617) 522-6700.

ArtScene 2007

The 4th annual Hyde Park ArtScene will be held Saturday, July 14, from 5-9 p.m. on Fairmount Ave in Logan Square. A family friendly event, ArtScene features over 40 artists with original works for sale: from photography to jewelry, quilts, prints and much more. In addition, there will be a performing stage featuring a variety of diverse musical acts to entertain the crowds. Local Hyde Park restaurants will feature specially designed festival menus and "cafe style" table seating will be scattered throughout the event.

If you are interested in information regarding booth availability please click here to download an Artist Registration Form. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Sarah Whitten at HPAI (617) 364-7300.

Hyde Park Art Association

Congratulations and Welcome to both Gloria Carrigg, Curator, Department of Neighborhood Development and Antoinette Harrell, Curator, Boston Public Library, Hyde Park Branch.

Marina Bay Art Festival deadline for submission of entries is June 12, 2007, for the Festival held August 4 and 5, 2007.

Artist Networking Event, June 30, 2007, 6:30 PM, 7 Corcoran Drive, Hyde Park, MA 02136, Host: Tinno Alba everyone is invited. Invitations will be sent by electronic mail and snail mail.

Monday Mornings with Paul Nolan (Except Holidays), 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon - Hyde Park Municipal Building. Get Connected with Artists and people in the community. Bring your coffee, donut, your art, doodle, network with artists and what's happening in the arts in Hyde Park.

Congratulations to Hyde Park Art Association artists who are teaching at the Elihu Greenwood School After School Art Program: Tinno Alba, Jewelry; Pat Adamcyzk, Clay and bead/pendant making; Rosemarie Clinton, Watercolor painting; Francesca D'Elia, Painting. The lead partner is the Hyde Park, YMCA, funding through the Southwest Boston Development Corporation; funding provided by Boston After School and Beyond.

Hyde Park Branch Library Announcements

Teen Job Fair, June 2, 10am-1:00pm Teens can get help with their resumes, interviewing techniques, and connect with job opportunities. Friends Book Sale: June 9, 10am-3:00pm. An exceptional collection of fiction, non-fiction, magazines, paperbacks, videos and more for all ages. SPECIAL: a wine and cheese preview Thursday, June 7, 6:00pm for members only. Join us!

Alzheimer's Association: June 14, 6:00 pm. A speaker from the Alzheimer's Association will give a presentation for patients and their caregivers. Adult Book Discussion Group June 19, 10:30 am. Adults Librarian Virginia Lyons will moderate a discussion of The Hazards of Good Breeding by Jessica Shattuck.

Art Exhibit Venues

Boston Public Library in Hyde Park, 35 Harvard Avenue. Spring Exhibit is open to the public with free admission. Please refer to Library hours of operation. Summer Art Exhibit will be mounted in July 2007.

Department of Neighborhood Development Office, 26 Central Avenue, Hyde Park. Spring Exhibit is open to the public. DND Office hours 9-5 PM, Monday to Friday. Summer Exhibit will be mounted in July.

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