This Weekend: Arts in the Park and The City Proper

The Boston Arts Festival (ähts) will feature dozens of local artists and several performances at the Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park on Sept. 8th and 9th. Meanwhile, Charlestown's Art in the Park will feature 60 artists in City Square on Saturday.

Boston's vibrant local arts scene will show its colors this weekend, when dozens of Boston-based contemporary artists and several performances will be on display as part of the 10th annual (ähts): Boston Arts Festival.  Closer to home, 60 artists who are mostly associatated with the Artists' Group of Charlestown will display their wares in City Square Park on Saturday. Outside of the town, a specially designed artists village located at the Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park (105 Atlantic Ave.) on Sept. 8th and 9th will showcase more than 60 local visual and contemporary artists. See here for the full list of participating artists.  “Boston’s vibrant arts and cultural sector is unique and each year we look forward to celebrating the …

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Coming Soon: Art in City Square Park

See what artists will bring what kinds of art to Charlestown's City Square Park.

In just over a week, more than 60 artists (including a painter from Walford Way) will present their wares at Art in the Park in City Square Park. The artists, many of whom are part of the Artist's Group of Charlestown, fall into six categories ranging from painters to jewelers to potters. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8 (rain date Sunday, Sept. 9). Take a look at the list below for more information. List taken from artistsgroupofcharlestown.com. PAINTINGS, ETCHINGS, PRINTS WORKS ON WOOD CERAMICS, EARTHENWARE, SCULPTURE, STAINED GLASS PHOTOGRAPHY JEWELRY FIBER ART / LEATHER * Members of  the Artists’ Group of Charlestown

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Painter of Walford Way to Present at Art in the Park

Event begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, weather permitting.

Remember our story about Dennis Smith, the painter of Walford Way? Well, now you’ll have a chance to see his art. Following the publication of our story, an anonymous donor stepped forward to sponsor Smith to get a spot at the upcoming Art in the Park event at City Square Park. The cancer-stricken Smith told Charlestown Patch recently that art has become his lifeline, and he hungered for an outlet to show his work. Now, he has one. “Come on out, and see what kept me motivated,” Smith wrote in a post for the event on our events page. Event details: NAME: Art in the Park DATE: Saturday, Sept. 8 (Rain date, Sunday, Sept. 9) TIME: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This will be the event’s 15th year, according to the Artist Group of Charlestown web site. …

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PHOTOS: Art in the Park

Painters, photographers, graphic designers and jewelry-makers displayed their work at the 14th Annual Art in the Park celebration.

It was a gorgeous day to experience Art in the Park this year. More than 60 artists and artisans took over City Square, displaying original works of art for sale. It was the 14th annual Art in the Park exhibit.  The festival was hosted by The Friends of City Square Park and Artists Group of Charlestown.

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It's Going to be a Busy September

September is packed with local events in Charlestown -- artists, speakers and 9/11 memorials. Here's a preview of what's on the horizon.

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 31. Here are five things you need to know today. There first two weeks of September are loaded with events in Charlestown. Here's a special edition of 5 Things to put a few of them on your radar. 1. 9/11 Memorial Service. The Friends of City Square Park, along with the Charlestown Mothers Association and Gardens for Charlestown, are hosting a memorial service in City Square Park on Sept. 11 at noon. Local clergy and firefighters will be there too. There will be music, a flag raising and a color guard presentation. 2. Dedication Ceremony for Howie Long. The Charlestown Boys and Girls will be recognizing NFL Hall-of-Famer Howie Long with a special plaque that will go on permanent display at the club. There will be a …

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Capuano Still Contemplating Senate Bid

The Congressman from Somerville has given himself a deadline of 'the end of the summer' to decide whether he'll make another run for Senate.

Today is Tuesday, Aug. 30. Here are five things you need to know today. 1. The Congressman from Somerville is still debating whether he'll run for Senate. Capuano, according to reports, has given himself a deadline of "the end of the summer" to decide whether he'll vie (again) for a chance to represent Democrats in a race for the late Ted Kennedy's seat. Of course, these days, that seat belongs to Scott Brown. Here's a question: if it's a matter of Elizabeth Warren (a Harvard economist), Alan Khazei (a Brookline entrepreneur) and Bob Massie (a Somerville activist) or Capuano running for the Dems -- who would Charlestown vote for? 2. The Charlestown Chamber of Commerce is amping up for some fall events. Sign up for a spot at the October …

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