Monday, October 29, 2012
Hurricane Sandy is headed our way today.
1. The National Weather Service predicts a very windy day with high’s in the 60’s. Gusts could reach up to 50 mph. In the afternoon, gusts are predicted to pick up, reaching up to 70 mph with a 100 percent chance of rain. The evening will continue to be heavily windy and rainy. 2. Stay home: Boston public schools are closed for everyone but nonessential employees and many workplaces are doing the same today. The governor has declared a state of emergency and is asking people to stay in, or at least off the roads, all day. 3. But if you must: You can use the T. The MBTA has cancelled their ferries services but the subway, bus, commuter rail and RIDE will operate on a normal schedule this morning. 4. Keep informed: Patch will be providing …
Friday, October 26, 2012
Here are five things going on in and around town you need to know about today.
1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a sunny day with a high in the mid 60’s. The evening will cloud over and cool down to the lower 50’s. 2. Getting ready for Sandy: Weve all got our fingers crossed for a miss, but it's good to be prepared in case Hurricane andy does crash into New England. Boston officials have released several smart tips for residents as they prepare for the worst. 3. The Second Annual Halloween Jam: Come by this children’s Halloween themed concert and costume contest for infants to eight year olds from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Community Music Center of Boston. 4. Anime and Manga Society for Teens and Tweens: If you enjoy Anime or Manga, then come to the October meetings of our Anime and Manga Society for Teens …
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Here are five things going on in and around town today.
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a sunny day with a high in the low 60s. The evening will cloud over and cool off to 50 degrees. 2. This Week in Charlestown: This week's Charlestown Live program on BNN-TV will feature host Kathy Giordano with guest Jason Gallagher, principal of the Harvard-Kent School in Hayes Square. Jason will outline the programs and activities taking place at the school plus its recent "adoption" by the members of the Charlestown Women's Club. The show can be seen live on Thursday, Oct. 25th at 6:30 pm on BNN-TV channel 9, RCC channel 15 or on the web at www.bnntv.org 3. Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center Lecture with Musicologist and Historian Philip Gossett: Join historian and musicologist …
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Here are five things going on in Charlestown and nearby today.
1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a warm day with a high in the low 60s. The evening will cloud over and there will be a 40 percent chance of rain with a low in the upper 40s. 2. Taking Time for Your Health Stress Management Workshop: Bunker Hill Community College is hosting a free stress management workshop today at 1:15 p.m. 3. Cars and Climate Change: The New England Aquarium is hosting a free lecture on cars and climate change from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today. 4. Author Talk With Howard Jacobson: What do you do if you fall in love with your mother-in-law? The Boston Public Library is hosting an author talk with Howard Jacobson tonight at 6 p.m. 5. Melanoma Foundation of New England’s Fourth Annual Shades of Hope Gala…
Monday, October 22, 2012
Here are five things you need to know about today.
1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a sunny day with a high in the mid-60’s. The evening will cool off to the 40’s. 2. Kids Yoga Series with Maggie Magnerat: Through rhymes, songs and energetic sequences, children learn to channel and express their innate joy of movement in the practice of yoga at 1 Thompson Square. Leela Tots (2.6 up to 4yrs) from 3:15 to 4:00 p.m. Leela Tykes (4-6yrs) from 4:15 to 5:00 p.m. 3. Monday Night Film Series: Remembering World War II: The BPL is hosting Patton from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.. 4. Insubordinate Spirit: Come hear the story of Elizabeth Winthrop Feake Hallett at the Massachusetts Historical Society. Her first husband drowned, her second went insane, and the Puritans wanted her dead for …
Friday, October 19, 2012
Here are five things going on in and around town today.
1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a rainy Friday with a high in the 60’s. The evening will be rainy and the temperature will drop to 60. 2. Halloween Parties: The Townie Association and Durty Harry's are both hosting Halloween parties Friday night. 3. Ellis Boston Antique Show: 40 exhibitors will have goods on display from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Boston Center for the Arts. Admission is $15. 4. The Watchmen: Based on the graphic novel, ArtsEmerson is hosting the Watchmen at the Bright Family Screening Room 6 to 8:45 p.m. Friday. Admission is $10. 5. An Elevated View: The Orange Line, Twenty Five Years Ago: The Boston Public Library is hosting an exhibit on the days of the elevated train in the Southwest Corridor in the …
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Here are five things going on in and around town today.
1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a warm, sunny day with a high in the 60s. The evening will cloud over and the temperature will drop to the 50s. 2. This Week on Charlestown Live: Tonight Charlestown Live will feature host Al Carrier with guest John Williamson whom is the President of the Charlestown Youth Hockey Association. John has been involved with CYHA for the past 8 years as a parent, coach, board member and President and he has also been a key founder of the Charlestown Youth Soccer Association and also coaches baseball in his spare time. 3. Reality Show Open Call:Casting for a new reality series on TNT with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is happening in Boston this Saturday, October 20, 2012 from 10 am - 4 pm at …
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Here are five things going on in and around town today.
1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a sunny day with highs in the low 60’s. The evening will cool down to the upper 40’s. 2. Beginner’s Yoga: Learn how to unite your breath with movement to create strength, flexibility, discipline, and focus while cultivating calmness in our bodies and our minds at Charlestown Yoga at 7:30 p.m. 3. Italian Heritage Month Honorees: The West End Museum is honoring current and former West Enders of Italian heritage who have contributed to preserving the culture of the West End and its rich immigrant history at 7 p.m. for free. 4. Songs and Letters of the Spanish Civil War: Boston’s Poet Laureate Sam Cornish, readers and musicians will present the tale of two young lovers and songs from the …
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Here are five things going on in Charlestown and nearby today.
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a cloudy morning that will clear up with temperatures that will reach 60 degrees. The evening will be clear and cool off to the mid-40s. 2. Charlestown Archaeology: Boston City Archaeologist, Joe Bagley, presents an illustrated talk on thousands of years of the human history discovered through professional archaeological excavations in Charlestown. 3. Tech Talk: The Boston Public Library is hosting a technology lecture from 10 to 11 a.m. Bring ideas or questions to share. 4. Innovations in Care and Discovery: Joslin’s is hosting a free symposium geared towards families and children living with Type 1 diabetes tonight at 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Joslin Diabetes Center. 5. Paint the Town: …
Monday, October 15, 2012
Here are five things going on around town today.
1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a warm, cloudy day with a chance of rain and a high of 70. The evening will be cloudy chance of rain and lows in the 50’s. 2. Ceramics Groups for Seniors: Enjoy ceramics with other seniors hosted by the Golden Age Senior Center. 3. Arts After School at the Children’s Art Centre: Open to children kindergarten to first grade to explore the art world while interacting with others in a supplement classroom. The cost for the entire five week course is $630 at the Children’s Art Centre in Boston. 4. Poetry Workshop with Boston Poet Laureate Sam Cornish: The Boston Public Library is offering a poetry workshop with Boston Poet Laureate Same Cornish from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.. This workshop is …
Lorelei O'Lott
7:18 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
Did anyone just listen to Ed Harding talk about leaves and trees? Make up your mind, Ed, either take the glasses off or leave them on! more ›