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Re-FRESH Workshop: Sustainable Products and Practices for Restaurants

The Office of Small Business presents the Re-FRESH Program Workshop Series featuring 11 workshops from August through October to help small business owners in Boston gain the tools and understanding needed to help stabilize and grow their food business.

August 21, 2024
2024-08-21T10:00:00 - 2024-08-21T11:00:00

Join the Office of Small Business for a workshop on Sustainable Products and Practices for Restaurants led by Prepshift on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. 

Learn more about the Re-FRESH Program at boston.gov/refresh.

August 21, 2024
2024-08-21T10:00:00 - 2024-08-21T11:00:00
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Re-FRESH Workshop: Food Cost and Menu Design

The Office of Small Business presents the Re-FRESH Program Workshop Series featuring 11 workshops from August through October to help small business owners in Boston gain the tools and understanding needed to help stabilize and grow their food business.

August 13, 2024
2024-08-13T10:00:00 - 2024-08-13T11:00:00

Join the Office of Small Business for a workshop on Food Cost and Menu Design led by Prepshift on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. 

Learn more about the Re-FRESH Program at boston.gov/refresh.

August 13, 2024
2024-08-13T10:00:00 - 2024-08-13T11:00:00
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Re-FRESH Workshop: Restaurant Finance 101

The Office of Small Business presents the Re-FRESH Program Workshop Series featuring 11 workshops from August through October to help small business owners in Boston gain the tools and understanding needed to help stabilize and grow their food business.

August 8, 2024
2024-08-08T10:00:00 - 2024-08-08T11:00:00

Join the Office of Small Business for a workshop on Restaurant Finance 101 led by Prepshift on Thursday, August 8, 2024. 

Learn more about the Re-FRESH Program at boston.gov/refresh.

August 8, 2024
2024-08-08T10:00:00 - 2024-08-08T11:00:00
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Poetry, Public Art, and the Politics of Memory

The first of three public conversations at The Embrace as part of Un-monument | De-monument | Re-monument: Transforming Boston.

July 31, 2024
2024-07-31T17:30:00 - 2024-07-31T19:30:00

Join the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture and The Hutchins Center for African and African American Research at Harvard University for a series of free public discussions on democracy and justice. The inaugural event will take place on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at The Embrace (139 Tremont Street, Boston, MA).

This discussion, hosted by Professor Brandon Terry and featuring Professor Joshua Bennett and Professor Imani Perry, will center around "Poetry, Public Art, and the Politics of Memory."

Poetry, especially since the great age of epic poetry, has been a profoundly important technology of communal memory and stories of peoplehood all around the globe. Our first event looks to this legacy and its present-day importance with Joshua Bennett, one of the country’s most celebrated poet-scholars, and Imani Perry, one of our nation’s most prominent public intellectuals, as they engage in a public conversation about the art and politics of memory.

Backdropped by the Embrace, Boston’s most talked-about work of public art in decades, these two extraordinary thinkers will reflect on hard questions about who and what we remember, the form and function of civic memory, and the ways that art may be able to facilitate a more inclusive and insightful practice of imagination.

Take part in the conversation as we learn about the nature of collective and civic memories and the different forms that human beings have experimented with to pass them down through generations.

This event, in collaboration with the Friends of the Public Garden, and Embrace Boston, is a part of the City of Boston's Un-monument program, a multi-year, city-wide initiative partnering with artists and local arts organizations to spark conversations about monuments through temporary public art installations, free public events, and interactive arts experiences. Learn more about the Un-monument initiative.

This event is free and open to the public, thanks to a grant from the Mellon Foundation’s Monuments Project. RSVPs are encouraged, but not required, and there is no registration limit.

Will we see you at The Embrace? Let us know!

July 31, 2024
2024-07-31T17:30:00 - 2024-07-31T19:30:00

Notice of Accommodations

English: Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov or 617-635-4445, by: 7/29

Spanish - Español: Hay servicios de interpretación y traducción a su disposición sin costo alguno. Si los necesita, póngase en contacto con nosotros mandando un correo electrónico arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov  o llamando a 617-635-4445, hasta esta fecha: 29/7

Haitian Creole -Kreyòl ayisyen:  Sèvis entèpretation ak tradiksyon disponib pou ou san sa pa koute w anyen. Si w bezwen yo, tanpri kontakte nou nan arts@boston.gov LCA@boston.gov  oswa 617-635-4445, ant: 29/7

Traditional Chinese - 繁體中文: 我們可以向您提供口頭翻譯和書面翻譯服務，並不向您收取費用。如您需要，請在 29 月 7 日 前與我們連絡，發電子郵件至  arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov 或致電 617-635-4445。

Vietnamese - Tiếng Việt: Các dịch vụ thông dịch và biên dịch được cung cấp cho quý vị hoàn toàn miễn phí. Nếu quý vị cần những dịch vụ này, vui lòng liên lạc với chúng tôi theo địa chỉ arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov  hoặc số điện thoại 617-635-4445. ngày cuối: (date day/month two weeks in advance)  

Simplified Chinese - 简体中文:  我们可以向您提供口头翻译和书面翻译服务，并不向您收取费用。如您需要，请在 29 月 7 日 前与我们联系, 发电子邮件至 arts@boston.gov,  LCA@boston.gov  或致电 617-635-4445。

Cabo Verdean Creole - kriolu:  Nu ta oferese-bu sirvisus di interpretason y traduson di grasa. Si bu meste kes sirvisu la, kontata-nu pa email arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov  ó pa telefóni, pa númeru 617-635-4445. Na es data:  29/7

 Arabic - العربية

خدمات الترجمة الشفوية والترجمة التحريرية متوفرة لك دون تحملك أي تكلفة. إذا احتجت لهذه الخدمات، يرجى التواصل معنا على العنوانarts@boston.gov, أو LCA@boston.gov، أو رقم الهاتف 617-635-4445، بحلول يوم (29/7). 

Russian -Русский: Услуги устного и письменного перевода предоставляются бесплатно. Если Вам они нужны, просьба связаться с нами по адресу электронной почты arts@boston.gov,  LCA@boston.gov либо по телефону 617-635-4445. до  29/7

Portuguese - Português: Você tem à disposição serviços gratuitos de interpretação e tradução. Se precisar deles, fale conosco: arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov ou 617-635-4445. Até esta data 29/7

French - Français: Les services d’interprétation et de traduction sont à votre disposition gratuitement. Si vous en avez besoin, veuillez nous contacter à arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov ou au 617-635-4445, d'ici au: 29/7

Somali - Af Soomaali: Adeegyada tarjumaadda iyo fasiraada luuqadaha ayaa diyaar kuu ah adiga oo aan wax kharash ah ka bixin. Haddii aad u baahatid iyaga, fadlan nagala soo xiriir arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov ama 617-635-4445, markay taariikhdu tahay:  29/7



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Community Preservation Act Information Session (Virtual) w/ D2 Councilor Ed Flynn

Wednesday, July 17, 2024: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

July 17, 2024
2024-07-17T18:00:00 - 2024-07-17T19:30:00

Please join us for our 2025 funding round Virtual Information Session cohosted by District 2 City Councilor Ed Flynn!

Learn more about:

  • the Community Preservation Act (CPA) process
  • the state statute
  • preserving your neighborhood
  • application requirements, and
  • the evaluation process.

Our goal is to educate all residents and organizations about the Community Preservation Act. Please register using the link below:

July 17, 2024
2024-07-17T18:00:00 - 2024-07-17T19:30:00
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'5 Days of Chess' Tournament

"5 Days of Chess" is a free all ages series featuring workshops by Boston-based chess masters and a free, unrated chess tournament that is open to the public.

August 11, 2024
2024-08-11T13:30:34 - 2024-08-11T15:00:00
5 DAYS OF CHESS

This summer 2024 we shall be involved with "5 Days of Chess (5DC)" events in downtown Boston. "5DC" is a series of chess events consisting of four FREE chess workshops followed by a FREE chess tournament. All events at the Civic Pavilion Hall and City Hall Plaza are supported in part by a grant from the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture.

​TARGET AUDIENCE

5DC workshops are suitable for players who have mastered the basics of chess and are now seeking to get to intermediate level. Suitable for those with ratings between 800 and 1,400. Adults and juniors ages 10 and up. The tournament is open to everyone regardless of their rating.

LOCATION

The Civic Pavilion at Boston City Hall Plaza, Downtown Boston. The closest T stop is Haymarket (Orange Line). You can also get off the T at Government Center (Green Line) and follow the signs to the Civic Pavilion. The Civic Pavilion is directly opposite Boston Public Market.

"5 Days of Chess" flier

TOURNAMENT (SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 1:30 P.M.) 

You've brushed up some chess theory through the workshops and practiced with casual chess after each workshop. Now is time to test those new founded skills. The final day of the 5DC series is a tournament, open to everyone, regardless of level. Registration for the tournament will open on August 1, 2024. We will send an email reminder to those who registered and attended the workshops. Note that the tournament capacity is approximately 80-100 people. 

IMPORTANT NOTES

All events take place in a location open to the public. Keep your belongings with you at all times. Juniors require parental supervision. There will be photography at the event and photos may be used in social media and by the press.

REGISTRATION FOR WORKSHOPS

Please register in advance for the workshops to help us to understand the number of attendees and chess level. Workshop capacity is approximately 50-60 people. Click on the button below to register for workshops.

August 11, 2024
2024-08-11T13:30:34 - 2024-08-11T15:00:00
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'5 Days of Chess' Event

"5 Days of Chess" is a free all ages series featuring workshops by Boston based chess masters and a free, unrated chess tournament that is open to the public.

August 4, 2024
2024-08-04T14:00:00 - 2024-08-04T15:30:00
5 DAYS OF CHESS

This summer 2024 we shall be involved with "5 Days of Chess (5DC)" events in downtown Boston. "5DC" is a series of chess events consisting of four FREE chess workshops followed by a FREE chess tournament. All events at the Civic Pavilion Hall and City Hall Plaza are supported in part by a grant from the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture.

​PRESENTERS

A US Chess Federation titled player will guide participants at each workshop covering elements of the opening, the middle game, and endgame. This year our presenters include GM Leonid Kritz, WGM Nadya Kosintseva and NM Ryan Young.

​TARGET AUDIENCE

5DC workshops are suitable for players who have mastered the basics of chess and are now seeking to get to intermediate level. Suitable for those with ratings between 800 and 1,400. Adults and juniors ages 10 and up. The tournament is open to everyone regardless of their rating.

LOCATION

The Civic Pavilion at Boston City Hall Plaza, Downtown Boston. The closest T stop is Haymarket (Orange Line). You can also get off the T at Government Center (Green Line) and follow the signs to the Civic Pavilion. The Civic Pavilion is directly opposite Boston Public Market.

WORKSHOP DETAILS, DATES AND TIMES

Each workshop starts on a Sunday at 2 p.m. and lasts 1 to 1.5 hours followed by casual chess until 5 p.m.

Aug 4:    How to Improve Your Chess (NM Ryan Young)

"5 Days of Chess" flier

TOURNAMENT (SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 1:30 P.M.) 

You've brushed up some chess theory through the workshops and practiced with casual chess after each workshop. Now is time to test those new founded skills. The final day of the 5DC series is a tournament, open to everyone, regardless of level. Registration for the tournament will open on August 1, 2024. We will send an email reminder to those who registered and attended the workshops. Note that the tournament capacity is approximately 80-100 people. 

IMPORTANT NOTES

All events take place in a location open to the public. Keep your belongings with you at all times. Juniors require parental supervision. There will be photography at the event and photos may be used in social media and by the press.

REGISTRATION FOR WORKSHOPS

Please register in advance for the workshops to help us to understand the number of attendees and chess level. Workshop capacity is approximately 50-60 people. Click on the button below to register for workshops.

August 4, 2024
2024-08-04T14:00:00 - 2024-08-04T15:30:00
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'5 Days of Chess' Event

"5 Days of Chess" is a free all ages series featuring workshops by Boston based chess masters and a free, unrated chess tournament that is open to the public.

July 28, 2024
2024-07-28T14:00:00 - 2024-07-28T15:30:00
5 DAYS OF CHESS

This summer 2024 we shall be involved with "5 Days of Chess (5DC)" events in downtown Boston. "5DC" is a series of chess events consisting of four FREE chess workshops followed by a FREE chess tournament. All events at the Civic Pavilion Hall and City Hall Plaza are supported in part by a grant from the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture.

​PRESENTERS

A US Chess Federation titled player will guide participants at each workshop covering elements of the opening, the middle game and endgame. This year our presenters include GM Leonid Kritz, WGM Nadya Kosintseva and NM Ryan Young.

​TARGET AUDIENCE

5DC workshops are suitable for players who have mastered the basics of chess and are now seeking to get to intermediate level. Suitable for those with ratings between 800 and 1,400. Adults and juniors ages 10 and up. The tournament is open to everyone regardless of their rating.

LOCATION

The Civic Pavilion at Boston City Hall Plaza, Downtown Boston. The closest T stop is Haymarket (Orange Line). You can also get off the T at Government Center (Green Line) and follow the signs to the Civic Pavilion. The Civic Pavilion is directly opposite Boston Public Market.

WORKSHOP DETAILS, DATES AND TIMES

Each workshop starts on a Sunday at 2 p.m. and lasts 1 to 1.5 hours followed by casual chess until 5 p.m.

July 28:  Opening Principles (GM Leonid Kritz)

Aug 4:    How to Improve Your Chess (NM Ryan Young)

"5 Days of Chess" flier

TOURNAMENT (SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 1:30 P.M.) 

You've brushed up some chess theory through the workshops and practiced with casual chess after each workshop. Now is time to test those new founded skills. The final day of the 5DC series is a tournament, open to everyone, regardless of level. Registration for the tournament will open on August 1, 2024. We will send an email reminder to those who registered and attended the workshops. Note that the tournament capacity is approximately 80-100 people. 

IMPORTANT NOTES

All events take place in a location open to the public. Keep your belongings with you at all times. Juniors require parental supervision. There will be photography at the event and photos may be used in social media and by the press.

REGISTRATION FOR WORKSHOPS

Please register in advance for the workshops to help us to understand the number of attendees and chess level. Workshop capacity is approximately 50-60 people. Click on the button below to register for workshops.

July 28, 2024
2024-07-28T14:00:00 - 2024-07-28T15:30:00
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'5 Days of Chess' Event

"5 Days of Chess" is a free all ages series featuring workshops by Boston based chess masters and a free, unrated chess tournament that is open to the public.

July 14, 2024
2024-07-14T14:00:00 - 2024-07-14T15:30:00
5 DAYS OF CHESS

This summer 2024 we shall be involved with "5 Days of Chess (5DC)" events in downtown Boston. "5DC" is a series of chess events consisting of four FREE chess workshops followed by a FREE chess tournament. All events at the Civic Pavilion Hall, City Hall Plaza, Boston and are supported in part by a grant from the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture.

​PRESENTERS

A US Chess Federation titled player will guide participants at each workshop covering elements of the opening, the middle game and endgame. This year our presenters include GM Leonid Kritz, WGM Nadya Kosintseva and NM Ryan Young.

​TARGET AUDIENCE

5DC workshops are suitable for players who have mastered the basics of chess and are now seeking to get to intermediate level. Suitable for those with ratings between 800 and 1,400. Adults and juniors ages 10 and up. The tournament is open to everyone regardless of their rating.

LOCATION

The Civic Pavilion at Boston City Hall Plaza, Downtown Boston. The closest T stop is Haymarket (Orange Line). You can also get off the T at Government Center (Green Line) and follow the signs to the Civic Pavilion. The Civic Pavilion is directly opposite Boston Public Market.

WORKSHOP DETAILS, DATES AND TIMES

Each workshop starts on a Sunday at 2 p.m. and lasts 1 to 1.5 hours followed by casual chess until 5 p.m. 

July 14:  Checkmating Patterns (NM Ryan Young)

July 28:  Opening Principles (GM Leonid Kritz)

Aug 4:    How to Improve Your Chess (NM Ryan Young)

"5 Days of Chess" flier

TOURNAMENT (SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 1:30 P.M.) 

You've brushed up some chess theory through the workshops and practiced with casual chess after each workshop. Now is time to test those new founded skills. The final day of the 5DC series is a tournament, open to everyone, regardless of level. Registration for the tournament will open on August 1, 2024. We will send an email reminder to those who registered and attended the workshops. Note that the tournament capacity is approximately 80-100 people. 

IMPORTANT NOTES

All events take place in a location open to the public. Keep your belongings with you at all times. Juniors require parental supervision. There will be photography at the event and photos may be used in social media and by the press.

REGISTRATION FOR WORKSHOPS

Please register in advance for the workshops to help us to understand the number of attendees and chess level. Workshop capacity is approximately 50-60 people. Click on the button below to register for workshops.

July 14, 2024
2024-07-14T14:00:00 - 2024-07-14T15:30:00
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Millionaire Mindset

Presented by HarborOne Bank

July 23, 2024
2024-07-23T14:00:00 - 2024-07-23T15:00:00

Join HarborOne for an interactive hour of diving into saving, budgeting, and credit!

July 23, 2024
2024-07-23T14:00:00 - 2024-07-23T15:00:00
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