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Experience the
diversity of waterfront resources with The Boston Harbor Association in a
series of free waterfront programs. Light refreshments provided to those
registered. All programs are free, reservations required (call
617-482-1722 or email mail@tbha.org).
TBHA thanks Distrigas for its sponsorship
of the 2007-2008 winter and spring programs.
May
Special Treasures Along the Fort Point Channel
Tuesday, 20 May, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Meet at the Hood Milk Bottle, Boston Children’s Museum, for an hour-long
walk with TBHA’s Vivien Li along the Fort Point Channel. Tour will
include a stop at the Boston-only exhibit of some of the late actor
Anthony Quinn’s art in the InterContinental Hotel, as well as a stop at
the only publicly-accessible observation deck along the Fort Point Channel
for breath-taking views of the waterfront. Light refreshments provided.
Free, reservations required. TBHA thanks Distrigas for its sponsorship of
this program.
Location: Hood Milk
Bottle, Boston Children’s Museum
For further information, please contact The Boston Harbor Association at
617-482-1722 or mail@tbha.org
Boston
Harbor Maritime History Cruise
Wednesday, 21 May, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Explore the history of Boston Harbor, the Harbor Islands and Chelsea Creek
with The Boston Harbor Association and other experts on Boston’s
history. Learn about the role of the Harbor and waterfront in the American
Revolution, the changing shape of the shoreline, and the importance of the
Harbor and the Harbor Islands during the past four centuries. Free,
reservations required.
For further information, please contact The Boston Harbor Association at mail@tbha.org or 617-482-1722.
June
Neponset HarborWalk
Wednesday, 11 June, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Join Boston Natural Areas Network President Valerie Burns and The Boston
Harbor Association for a unique walk along the Neponset River, highlighted
by the 70-acre Pope John Paul II Park built on a reclaimed landfill, as
well as the new Neponset II Park. Meet at the Gallivan Blvd. entrance of
Pope John Paul II Park, Dorchester. Light refreshments provided. Free,
reservations required. TBHA thanks Distrigas for its sponsorship of this
program.
Location: Pope John
Paul Park II Park, Dorchester
For further information, please contact The Boston Harbor Association at
617-482-1722 or mail@tbha.org.
Explore Anthony Quinn's Art on the Fort Point Channel
Wednesday, 18 June, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Join The Boston Harbor Association for a special look at Monumental Works,
the bold, large-scale sculptures and drawings of the late actor Anthony
Quinn, many on public view for the first time; one of only two U.S.
exhibitions this year. Free; registration required. TBHA thanks Distrigas
for its sponsorship of this program.
Location: HarborWalk
at InterContinental Boston
For further information, contact The Boston Harbor Association at
617-482-1722, by email at mail@tbha.org,
or visit www.tbha.org.
HarborWalk to the New England Aquarium
Tuesday, 24 June, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Meet at the Moakley Federal Courthouse, one of the most beautiful spaces
on the Harbor, for a walk along Boston's vibrant Fort Point Channel and
downtown waterfront with TBHA's Vivien Li. Enjoy art, history and great
views along the way. Free; reservations required. TBHA thanks Distrigas
for its sponsorship of this program.
Location: Moakley
Federal Courthouse, Boston
For further information, contact The Boston Harbor Association at
617-482-1722, by email at mail@tbha.org,
or visit www.tbha.org.
“Back
to the Beaches” at Spectacle Island
Thursday, 26 June, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Join The Boston Harbor Association for a visit to Spectacle Island.
Visitors will learn about the island’s unique history, including its
recent restoration, explore exhibits at the Visitor’s Center, and walk
to the top of the island for breathtaking views of the city and the
Harbor. Bring a beach towel and swimsuits as we enjoy the newest beach on
Boston Harbor. Sand toys and free ice cream provided at the beach. Free,
reservations required.
For further information, please contact The Boston Harbor Association at mail@tbha.org or 617-482-1722.
July
Chelsea
Creek and Mystic River Cruise
Wednesday, 2 July, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Take a cruise with TBHA to learn about Boston’s oldest continually
active port and two highly developed urban rivers. Speakers from
port-related organizations, environmental and community-based
organizations, and governmental agencies discuss Boston Harbor’s Working
Port, waterfront land use and planning, and environmental restoration of
the two waterways. Free, reservations required.
For
further information, please contact The Boston Harbor Association at mail@tbha.org or 617-482-1722.
“Back
to the Beaches” at Spectacle Island
Tuesday, 8 July 2008, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Join The Boston Harbor Association for a visit to Spectacle Island.
Visitors will learn about the island’s unique history, including its
recent restoration, explore exhibits at the Visitor’s Center, and walk
to the top of the island for breathtaking views of the city and the
Harbor. Bring a beach towel and swimsuits as we enjoy the newest beach on
Boston Harbor. Sand toys and free ice cream provided at the beach. Free,
reservations required.
For
further information, please contact The Boston Harbor Association at mail@tbha.org or 617-482-1722.
Art on the HarborWalk
Thursday, 10 July, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Join The Boston Harbor Association for a guided tour of art installations
on the HarborWalk with TBHA's Vivien Li. Highlights include Fan Pier, The
Institute of Contemporary Art, and Eastport Park. Free; reservations
required. TBHA thanks Distrigas for its sponsorship of this program.
Location: Northern
Avenue Bridge next to Moakley Courthouse, Boston
For further information, contact The Boston Harbor Association at
617-482-1722, by email at mail@tbha.org,
or visit www.tbha.org.
“Back
to the Beaches” at Spectacle Island
Saturday, 19 July, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Join The Boston Harbor Association for a visit to Spectacle Island.
Visitors will learn about the island’s unique history, including its
recent restoration, explore exhibits at the Visitor’s Center, and walk
to the top of the island for breathtaking views of the city and the
Harbor. Bring a beach towel and swimsuits as we enjoy the newest beach on
Boston Harbor. Sand toys and free ice cream provided at the beach. Free,
reservations required.
For
further information, please contact The Boston Harbor Association at mail@tbha.org or 617-482-1722.
Georges
Island Tour and Boat Cruise
Tuesday, 22 July, 9:30am – 1:00pm
Explore one of Boston Harbor's most historic islands with The Boston
Harbor Association. Tour Fort Warren, which served as a training ground
and prison during the Civil War, and learn about the "Lady in
Black" the wife of a Confederate soldier, hanged for aiding in an
escape, who is said to wander the Fort still. Free, reservations required.
For
further information, please contact The Boston Harbor Association at mail@tbha.org or 617-482-1722.
HarborWalk to Rolling Bridge and South Bay Parks
Wednesday, 23 July, Noon – 1:00pm
Join Vivien Li of The Boston Harbor Association to explore two of the Fort
Point Channel's hidden treasures. Learn about the evolution of the
neighborhood's open space, including the public amenities provided by the
Central Artery/Tunnel Project. TBHA thanks Distrigas for its sponsorship
of this program.
Location: Broadway T
Station, Boston
For further information, contact The Boston Harbor Association at
617-482-1722, by email at mail@tbha.org,
or visit www.tbha.org.
August
Chelsea
Creek and Lower Mystic River Cruise
Saturday, 2 August, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Take a cruise with TBHA to learn about Boston’s oldest continually
active port and two highly developed urban rivers. Speakers from
port-related organizations, environmental and community-based
organizations, and governmental agencies discuss Boston Harbor’s Working
Port, waterfront land use and planning, and environmental restoration of
the two waterways. Free, reservations required.
For
further information, please contact The Boston Harbor Association at mail@tbha.org or 617-482-1722.
HarborWalk along the Fort Point Channel to Gillette
Tuesday, 5 August, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Enjoy spectacular views of the Boston skyline and learn about the unique
history of the Fort Point Channel with TBHA's Vivien Li. Tour includes
stops at two neighborhood parks. Free; reservations required. TBHA thanks
Distrigas for its sponsorship of this program.
Location: 253 Summer
Street, Boston
For further information, contact The Boston Harbor Association at
617-482-1722, by email at mail@tbha.org,
or visit www.tbha.org.
“Back
to the Beaches” at Spectacle Island
Wednesday, 6 August, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Join The Boston Harbor Association for a visit to Spectacle Island.
Visitors will learn about the island’s unique history, including its
recent restoration, explore exhibits at the Visitor’s Center, and walk
to the top of the island for breathtaking views of the city and the
Harbor. Bring a beach towel and swimsuits as we enjoy the newest beach on
Boston Harbor. Sand toys and free ice cream provided at the beach. Free,
reservations required.
For
further information, please contact The Boston Harbor Association at mail@tbha.org or 617-482-1722.
“Back
to the Beaches” at Spectacle Island
Thursday, 14 August, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Join The Boston Harbor Association for a visit to Spectacle Island.
Visitors will learn about the island’s unique history, including its
recent restoration, explore exhibits at the Visitor’s Center, and walk
to the top of the island for breathtaking views of the city and the
Harbor. Bring a beach towel and swimsuits as we enjoy the newest beach on
Boston Harbor. Sand toys and free ice cream provided at the beach. Free,
reservations required.
For
further information, please contact The Boston Harbor Association at mail@tbha.org or 617-482-1722.
Fan Pier HarborWalk
Thursday, 21 August, Noon – 1:00pm
Join TBHA's Vivien Li for a walk featuring panoramic views of Fort Point
Channel and the waterfront, interpretive panels, public art at the Moakley
Courthouse, and a briefing of the Fan Pier development. Free; reservations
required. TBHA thanks Distrigas for its sponsorship of this program.
Location: Moakley
Federal Courthouse, Boston
For further information, contact The Boston Harbor Association at
617-482-1722, by email at mail@tbha.org,
or visit www.tbha.org.
DOWNLOAD
HARBORWALK AUDIO TOURS
Enjoy the Harborwalk like
never before – free of charge! Download one or both of the new MP3 audio
HarborWalk tours to your personal MP3 player. Learn about shipwrecks and
lobster rolls on the Downtown tour which begins at Christopher Columbus
Waterfront Park, or start at the InterContinental Hotel and get an insider’s
view of the Fort Point Channel. Click here to download
each of the audio tours.
May
Fort Point Art
Walk
Friday – Sunday, 9 – 11 May, Fri: 4:00pm – 7:00pm, Sat – Sun: Noon
– 5:00pm
Visit the studios of 75 artists in the historic Fort Point Channel area
during Mother’s Day weekend. Artwork and fine craft in all media will be
for sale. The first 100 mothers to visit the information booth on
Mother’s Day, Sunday, 11 May, will receive an artist-created flower.
Free admission and parking.
Location: Corner of A Street and Binford Street, Fort Point Channel,
Boston
For further information, please visit www.fortpointarts.org.
Rainsford
Island Expedition
Saturday, 10 May, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Join the Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands on a trip to the historical
and normally inaccessible Rainsford Island on the beach landing vessel the
M/V Culebra. Guided walks available or explore on your own.
Location: Depart from Rowes Wharf Water Transport, Boston. For information
or reservations, contact 781-740-4290, email fbhi@earthlink.net, visit www.fbhi.org, or www.roweswharfwatertransport.com.
Jared Smith
Saturday, 10 May, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Higganum Hill Books presents an opportunity to hear Jared Smith read from
his newly released book The Graves Grow Bigger Between Generations, and to
purchase a personally inscribed copy. All are welcome, no charge. The
event will start with acoustical jazz and singing by Steve Koretz.
Location: 80
Border Street Cultural Exchange Center, East Boston
For further information, please call 617-418-5060 or visit www.80borderstreet.org.
Squeezebox
Stompers
Saturday, 24 May, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Squeezebox Stompers will be performing songs from their new CD
“Rockin’ Ralph’s Roadhouse,” a musical about the aftermath of
Hurricane Katrina and its impact on bar patrons at a roadhouse outside of
New Orleans. Come to hear Cajun, Zydeco, Country Blues, and more. $10
donation requested.
Location: 80
Border Street Cultural Exchange Center, East Boston
For further information, please call 617-418-5060 or visit www.80borderstreet.org.
The Grape Alarm: First Skirmish in Boston Harbor
Sunday, 25 May, 10:00am – 11:30am
On 25 May 1775, Abigail Adams hastily wrote a letter to her husband John
Adams, to report on the first revolutionary skirmish in the Boston Harbor.
During your walking tour of Georges Island, hear a riveting reenactment of
her 18th century account. Tour is free; boat may be an additional cost.
Location: Tour
starts at the Long Wharf Ferry Kiosk, Boston
For further information, please contact 617-223-8666, email boha_information@nps.gov, or
visit www.bostonislands.org.
ICA Curator
Nicholas Baume Talk
Thursday, 29 May, 6:30pm
ICA’s Chief Curator and curator of Anish Kapoor: Past, Present, Future,
talks about his experience working with Kapoor, as well as Kapoor’s
first major solo enbition in the U.S. in 15 years. Free admission, tickets
limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Location: The
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
For further information, please contact 617-478-3100 or visit www.icaboston.org.
Teen
Night
Friday, 30 May, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Young people ages 14-18 are invited to an end-of-the-year screening of the
Fast Forward and Teen New Media student work. Free.
Location: The Institute of
Contemporary Art, Boston
For further information, contact 617-478-3100 or visit www.icaboston.org
Family
Play Date: Really Big Art
Saturday, 31 May, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Think like an architect! Take a closer look at the Institute of
Contemporary Art building with a family tour and view films on
architecture including The Making of the New ICA. Create your own 3-D
models in the Bank of America Art Lab or take the design challenge and
make a structure to withstand the wind. No prior registration necessary,
but theater events are ticketed. The program and museum admission are free
for 2 adults per family with children 12 and under. Tickets available
first-come, first-served in the main lobby.
Location: The Institute of
Contemporary Art, Boston
For further information, email families@icaboston.org, contact Kathleen
Lomatoski at 617-478-3134, or visit www.icaboston.org
Great
Brewster Island Boat Trip
Saturday, 31 May, 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Join the Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands on a trip to Great Brewster
Island, the largest island in Boston's outer harbor, on the beach landing
vessel the M/V Culebra. Great Brewster Island offers spectacular views of
Boston's Inner Harbor, Massachusetts Bay, and Boston Lighthouse from atop
100-foot bluffs. Guided walks available or explore on your own.
Location: Depart from Rowes Wharf Water Transport, Boston. For information
or reservations, contact 781-740-4290, email fbhi@earthlink.net, visit www.fbhi.org, or www.roweswharfwatertransport.com.
Steve Kay
Saturday, 31 May, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Enjoy an evening of easy listening old time jazz memories from greats like
Berry to Billie performed by singer/acoustical guitarist, Steve Kay, one
of Boston's finest jazz singers.
Location: 80
Border Street Cultural Exchange Center, East Boston
For further information, please call 617-418-5060 or visit www.80borderstreet.org.
June
Boston Light
Thursday, 5 June, 7:00pm
In the early 1990s, preservation groups appealed to Congress and the Coast
Guard, and Boston Light was preserved as the last continually manned
lighthouse site in the country. Boston Light’s keeper, Sally Snowman,
will bring the history for this beloved Boston Harbor icon to life.
Location: Hull
Lifesaving Museum, 1117 Nantasket Avenue, Hull
For further information, please contact 781-925-5433 or visit www.lifesavingmuseum.org
Andy Pratt Live!
Saturday, 7 June, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
From the flower power rock group “Butter” to the Cambridge folk scene
and a solo career, Andy Pratt has been around. Come listen to this
multi-talented artist for two variety-filled hours of fun. $5 donation
requested.
Location: 80 Border
Street Cultural Exchange Center, East Boston
For further information, please call 617-418-5060 or visit www.80borderstreet.org.
Taste of Fort Point Channel
Thursday, 12 June, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Some of the best restaurants in and around the Fort Point Channel will be
serving up delicious samples of their menus accompanied by live music.
Free, open to the public.
Location: Children’s Wharf Park, next to Boston Children’s Museum,
Boston
For further information, please contact 617-451-9239, email info@FriendsofFortPointChannel.org,
or visit www.FriendsofFortPointChannel.org.
Amitava Kumar on Anish Kupoor’s Work
Thursday, 12 June, 6:30pm
Kumar, a writer for The Nation, The Times of India, and The Hindu,
discusses Anish Kapoor’s art. Free admission, tickets limited and
available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Location: The
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
For further information, please contact 617-478-3100 or visit www.icaboston.org.
“Luck Be a Sailor Tonight”
Friday, 13 June
Join Honorary Co-Chair Senator Edward Kennedy, friends, crewmates, and two
members of the U.S. Paralympic Team at the beautiful Hyatt Harborside
Hotel at Logan Airport for a benefit supporting Piers Park Sailing Center
programs for youth and disabled individuals. Wish good luck to Maureen
McKinnon-Tucker and Tim Angle as they sail for the gold at the 2008
Olympics in China.
Location: Logan
Hyatt Harborside Hotel, East Boston
For further information and tickets, please call Piers Park Sailing Center
at 617-561-6677.
Father’s Day Vintage Baseball Tournament
Sunday, 15 June, 11:00am – 1:00pm
Celebrate your dad and take him out to a ball game… 19th century style!
Watch an authentically played and costumed 1860s baseball game in historic
Fort Warren featuring the Essex Base Ball Club vs. the Waterbury Connors
(of Waterbury, Connecticut).
Location: Georges
Island, Boston Harbor
For further information, please contact 617-223-8666, email boha_information@nps.gov, or
visit www.bostonislands.org.
Words from the Walk: Joyce Peseroff
Thursday, 19 June, 6:30pm
Joyce Peseroff’s poem Summer Communion will be installed on the
HarborWalk this summer as part of a collaboration with the Creative
Writing Program at UMass Boston. Come hear her read from her latest book,
Eastern Mountain Time. Book signing immediately following the reading.
Free admission.
Location: The
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
For further information, please contact 617-478-3100 or visit www.icaboston.org.
Summer Street Solstice Art Celebration: Summersday Revels
Kick-off
Friday, 20 June, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
The Boston Convention and Exhibit Center opens seven art installations
showcasing some of the “Best of Massachusetts” paintings, photography
collages, sculptures, and more. Live music presented by local jazz and
funk bands and hors d’oeuvres served. Free.
Location: Boston
Convention and Exhibit Center, 415 Summer Street, Boston
For further information, please call 617-451-9239, email info@FriendsofFortPointChannel.org,
or visit www.FriendsofFortPointChannel.org.
Friends of Fort Point Channel Presents Summersday Revels
Saturday and Sunday, 21 and 22 June, 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Celebrate the summer solstice with an outdoor multi-stage celebration with
dancers, singers, and performers from across the city for two evenings of
performances. Events take place around Fort Point Channel and the
HarborWalk in front of the Intercontinental Boston and the Boston Children’s
Museum. Free.
Location: Fort Point
Channel, Boston
For further information, please contact 617-451-9239, email info@FriendsofFortPointChannel.org,
or visit www.FriendsofFortPointChannel.org.
Anish Kapoor: 3D Modeling Workshop
Saturday, 21 June, 11:00am – 3:00pm
Young people ages 14-18 are invited to tour Anish Kapoor’s galleries,
followed by a hands-on workshop on how to use the 3D modeling program
SketchUp to design their own virtual museum. No prior experience
necessary. Fees: $50, $40 members; free for Boston Public School students;
required lab fee of $10.
Location: The
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
For further information and to register, please contact Rosanna Flouty,
Teen Programs Manager, at rflouty@icaboston.org
or 617-478-3132.
Summer Solstice Lawn Party on the Harbor
Saturday, 21 June, 6:30pm – 11:00pm
Enjoy a fun evening featuring sumptuous seasonal cuisine, jazz and island
rhythms by Calypso Hurricane, and bocce ball, all to benefit the Hull
Lifesaving Museum.
Location: John
Joseph Moakley Courthouse, Fan Pier, 1 Courthouse Way, Boston
For further information and to purchase tickets, please call the Hull
Lifesaving Museum at 781-925-5433.
Talking Taste: Chris Schlesinger
Friday, 27 June, 6:30pm
One of Boston’s premiere chefs, Chris Schlesinger of East Coast Grill
& Raw Bar and All Star Sandwich Bar, talks about his latest flavors
and signs copies of his cookbooks while you sample his tempting recipes.
Free with museum admission.
Location: The
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
For further information, please contact 617-478-3100 or visit www.icaboston.org.
July
Kristin
Ford Live
Thursday, 3 July, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
See the up-and-coming beat boxing folk rock musician from Boston perform
new, unique, and fun sound at the 80 Border Street Cultural Exchange
Center.
Location:
80 Border Street Cultural Exchange Center, East Boston
For further information, please call 617-418-5060 or visit www.80borderstreet.org.
Talking
Taste: Jody Adams
Friday, 11 July, 6:30pm
One of Boston’s premiere chefs, Jody Adams of Rialto, talks about her
latest flavors and signs copies of her cookbooks while you sample her
tempting recipes. Free with museum admission.
Location:
The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
For further information, please contact 617-478-3100 or visit www.icaboston.org.
Talking
Taste: Barbara Lynch
Friday, 18 July, 6:30pm
One of Boston’s premiere chefs, Barbara Lynch of No. 9 Park, B&G
Oysters and The Butcher Shop, talks about her latest flavors and signs
copies of her cookbooks while you sample her tempting recipes. Free with
museum admission.
Location:
The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
For further information, please contact 617-478-3100 or visit www.icaboston.org.
Dancing-On-View:
The ICA Variations
Saturday and Sunday, 26 and 27 July, Noon – 4:00pm
The renowned dancer/choreographer Sara Rudner presents a new dance
installation to Boston. Performers hailing from New York and Boston
intersperse periods of silence with spoken word, unison with
improvisation, and music with metronome. Free with museum admission.
Seating limited, available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Location:
Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theatre, The Institute of Contemporary Art
For further information, please contact 617-478-3100 or visit www.icaboston.org.
Nicholas
Hlobo
Tuesday through Friday, 29 July through 1 August, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Young people ages 14-18 are invited to spend a week with Momentum 11
artist Nicholas Hlobo to learn about his artistic process, then create
personal narratives using dance, singing, video, sound, spoken word, or
photography to perform at the ICA. All materials provided, and no prior
experience necessary. Fees: $250; $200 members; free for Boston Public
School students; required lab fee of $30.
Location:
The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
For further information and to register, please contact Rosanna Flouty,
Teen Programs Manager, at rflouty@icaboston.org
or 617-478-3132.
August
You Dance
Fridays: Swing
Friday, 1 August, 6:00pm
The ICA’s popular dance parties next to the HarborWalk are back with
four new styles to try. The Swing program begins with an hour of
instruction followed by music by Russ Gershon’s Swing Vote featuring
musicians from the Either/Orchestra. Free with museum admission.
Location: The
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
For further information, please contact 617-478-3100 or visit www.icaboston.org.
Rainsford
Island Expedition
Saturday, 2 August, 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Join the Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands on a trip to the historical
and normally inaccessible Rainsford Island on the beach landing vessel the
M/V Culebra. Guided walks available or explore on your own.
Location: Depart from Rowes Wharf
Water Transport, Boston
For information or reservations, contact 781-740-4290, email fbhi@earthlink.net, visit www.fbhi.org, or www.roweswharfwatertransport.com.
Pilot Boats of Boston Harbor
Thursday, 7 August, 7:00pm
Since the 18th century, vessels entering Boston Harbor have engaged pilots
whose local knowledge of channels and currents could guide them safely
past potential dangers. Andy Hammond of the Boston Harbor Pilot
Association will talk about the history and future of these mariners and
the boats from which they operate.
Location: Hull
Lifesaving Museum, 1117 Nantasket Avenue, Hull
For further information, please contact 781-925-5433 or visit www.lifesavingmuseum.org
You Dance
Fridays: Samba
Friday, 8 August, 6:00pm
The ICA’s popular dance parties next to the HarborWalk are back with
four new styles to try. The Samba program begins with an hour of
instruction followed by music by Brasilis and instruction by André
Carvalho and Rosangela Santiago. Free with museum admission.
Location: The
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
For further information, please contact 617-478-3100 or visit www.icaboston.org.
Summer Video
Boot Camp
Tuesday through Friday, 12 through 15 August, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Young people ages 14-18 with the dream of being a filmmaker or new media
artist are invited to participate in a week long Video Boot Camp, an
intensive video, audio, and media art program at the ICA. All equipment
provided. Fees: $300; $250 members; free for Boston Public School
students; required lab fee of $30.
Location: The
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
For further information and to register, please contact Rosanna Flouty,
Teen Programs Manager, at rflouty@icaboston.org
or 617-478-3132.
You Dance
Fridays: Tap Tap Tap
Friday, 15 August, 6:00pm
The ICA’s popular dance parties next to the HarborWalk are back with
four new styles to try. The Tap Tap Tap program begins with an hour of
instruction followed by music by the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble and
instruction by Sean Fielder. Free with museum admission.
Location: The
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
For further information, please contact 617-478-3100 or visit www.icaboston.org.
You Dance
Fridays: Bellydance
Friday, 22 August, 6:00pm
The ICA’s popular dance parties next to the HarborWalk are back with
four new styles to try. The Bellydance program begins with an hour of
instruction followed by music by Musaner and instruction by Johara. Men
are welcome! Free with museum admission.
Location: The
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
For further information, please contact 617-478-3100 or visit www.icaboston.org.
September
Great
Brewster Island Boat Trip
Saturday, 13 September, 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Join the Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands on a trip aboard the M/V
Culebra, a beach landing vessel, to Great Brewster Island, the largest
island in Boston's outer harbor. Great Brewster Island offers spectacular
views of Boston's Inner Harbor, Massachusetts Bay, and Boston Lighthouse
from atop100-foot bluffs. Guided walks available or explore on your own.
Location: Depart from Rowes Wharf
Water Transport, Boston. For information or reservations, contact
781-740-4290, email fbhi@earthlink.net,
visit www.fbhi.org, or www.roweswharfwatertransport.com.
October
Peddocks
Island Boat Trip
Saturday, 11 October, 11:00am – 4:00pm
Join the Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands on a trip aboard the M/V
Culebra, a beach landing vessel, to the five drumlins of Peddocks Island.
Guided walks available or explore on your own.
Location: Depart from Rowes Wharf
Water Transport, Boston. For information or reservations, contact
781-740-4290, email fbhi@earthlink.net,
visit www.fbhi.org, or www.roweswharfwatertransport.com.
Free Thursday Nights at ICA
Thursday nights are free at the ICA, thanks to Target. Check out the
museum’s outstanding collection of contemporary and innovative art from
around the world.
Location: Institute
of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Avenue, Boston
For further information call 617-478-3100 or visit www.icaboston.org.
“ART ON THE
HARBORWALK”
THE BOSTON
HARBOR ASSOCIATION
Boston’s waterfront is home to
many examples of public art by local and national artists. Unique
sculpture, paintings, displays, and interpretive signage can be found
along the harbor in Boston’s six waterfront neighborhoods. Learn about
public art on the waterfront by going to The Boston Harbor Association’s
HarborWalk website www.bostonharborwalk.com. For more information,
contact The Boston Harbor Association at mail@tbha.org
or 617-482-1722. Special thanks to the Boston Foundation and the Boston
Redevelopment Authority for funding this website.
Check
out our Best of Boston page for
ongoing
cruises, exhibits, displays and shows.
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