Introduction to the black side.............

For a while I have been concerned that the black side of life and design here in the city of boston gets overlooked. In a city that is 51% minority with a Black Governor, why do we have to work so hard to know about all the exciting things that are happening in the city? Therefore the goal of this blog is to pass along information about events, activities, job opportunities and restaurant reviews from a minority perspective. The Black side or hidden side of life and design here in Boston is the scope of what you will find in the posts. And some occasional commentary will also make its way to the web. Enjoy!


Friday, October 19, 2007

Fwd: Roxbury Market tour and cooking class...and much more!!



Jay A. Lee, AIA, NOMA
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-----Original Message-----
From: Celia <grant_cm@yahoo.com>
To: Valerie Mergupis Owen <owen_valerie@hotmail.com>; Eve G. Strother <egs@morisi.com>; Jay Lee <eelaj@aol.com>; Kim Janey <kjaney@massadvocates.org>; Brenda Jones <bjones@mapc.org>
Sent: Fri, 19 Oct 2007 3:57 pm
Subject: Fwd: Roxbury Market tour and cooking class...and much more!!

Please forward. Thanks, Celia.

Marcia Butman <marcia@discoverroxbury.org> wrote:
Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2007 22:41:11 -0400 (EDT)
From: Marcia Butman <marcia@discoverroxbury.org>
To: grant_cm@yahoo.com
Subject: Roxbury Market tour and cooking class...and much more!!

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Roxbury Market Tour and Cooking Class-Saturday October 27 or Thursday November 15-10AM-2PM
Come learn about and taste the food of Jamaica, Trinidad, Cape Verde, West Africa, Ethiopia. Puerto Rico, the American South, and the Dominican Republic.
On this tour we will visit two local markets and a farm (yes in Roxbury!!) and then bring our bounty back to the caterer's kitchen of Roxbury Center for the Arts at Hibernian Hall where we will cook up a fantastic lunch. You are in for a tropical feast that is sure to wow your palate.
Chef Nadine Nelson has been leading market tours, cooking classes and team building programs for many years. Check it out at www.discerningtaste.net
She grew up in Toronto, Canada which is widely regarded as one of the most multicultural cities in the world.
She is of Jamaican heritage; traveling to Jamaica to visit her family during school vacations allowed Chef Nadine to experience Jamaica's mosaic with people from African, Chinese, Indian, Middle Eastern, and European descent.
Meet at the Dillaway THomas House, 183 Roxbury Street and travel by van. Cost $63.
Discover Roxbury is giving away 4 tickets to the first callers-617 427 1006 or email marcia@discoverroxbury.org

For more information or to register

Shawn
Welcome to Shawn Paulling , Director of Education
We are very pleased to welcome Shawn Paulling to our staff as Director of Education. Shawn's first project is to deepen and strengthen our program for young people,both elementary, middle and high school.
Shawn has lots of other great ideas which we will be sharing with you in the coming months. Shawn has a Masters from Lesley University in Out of School Learning and has spent the last two years in a Fellowship at Citizen Schools.
If you are interested in booking a tour for your class or youth program call Shawn at 617 427 1006 or email him at shawn@discoverroxbury.orgWe have funds from The Lenny Fund for Boston schools to come on our tour at no cost.


Eternal Presence
Discover Roxbury Art
November 7, 10 or 14
Immerse yourself in Roxbury art from the Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists to local galleries. Each lunch at United House of Prayer, one of Roxbury's best kept secrets.
In partnership with ElderHostel


Orozco, Man of Fire

Orozco: Man of Fire, a film by Laurie Coyle and Rick Tejada-Flores
Screening at the Museum of Fine Arts, starting Thursday October 18.
A visually arresting and whimsical documentary of Mexican muralist Joe Clemente Orozco.
Screenings on October 18, 19, 26, 28 and November 1
Discussion with Roxbury artist John Wilson(creator of Eternal Presence at the NCAAA) on October 26 and October 28 screening.
Friday October 26 screening is at 10:30am and young people are especially encouraged to attend.
To register for the daytime screening for young people email ErinTrahan For more information call 617 369 3300.

For more information

The Crucible
Mainstage at Roxbury Community College Ten performances only
October 25 10AM and 8PM; 26 10AM and 8PM; 27 8:00PM and November 1, 10AM and 8PM; 2, 10AM and 8PM; 3, 2PM
Mainstage has offered Discover Roxbury free tickets- call 617 541-5380
Directed by Robbie McCauley--
first official performance of the Roxbury Repertory Theater
Matinees especially for young people

"We listen closely to the board, especially middle and high school teachers, and we program from the schools reading list," says Marshall Hughes, co-founder of the theater and Director of Visual, Performing, and Media Arts at Roxbury Community College. "The result is an engaged, invested audience of youngsters who are attentive and diverse."
It is typical to have Wellesley Middle School and Madison Park sitting and sharing the same classic theater productions. The production promises to engage our young audiences, and be equally as riveting for the seasoned theater goer.


A Taste of Film
A TASTE OF FILM Saturday, OCTOBER 20
6-10pm at Roxbury Center for Arts at Hibernian Hall (184 Dudley Street, Roxbury)
2nd Annual Fundraiser to benefit The Color of Film's (TCOF) "Mini-Grant" Fund and The Kay Bourne Arts Report. A night to sample foods from Boston restaurants while viewing Samples of the Films produced by TCOF Spring 07 'Mini-Grant' winners, some of whom will be at the event to discuss their films. For more information


Something Borrowed, Something New
Gallery at the Piano Factory presents
Something Borrowed, Something New
October 5th - 28th
Ekua Holmes | Kim Nielssen
collages and mixed media paintings
For more information


The Piano Player's Jazz and Blues Cafe
Saturday, November 10, 2007 at Roxbury Community College at 7:00PM.
DRAMA, COMEDY, MUSIC and DANCE
For more information call 781 765 3866 or email LInk Foxx Productions


Most of Discover Roxbury's tours leave from the Dillaway Thomas House/Roxbury Heritage State Park/Department of Conservation and Recreation. We thank DCR for their help . Check out DCR

Discover Roxbury

phone: 617-427-1006

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Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Fwd: TASTE OF FILM!!!

FYI from Color of Film and Lisa Simmons

Jay A. Lee AIA NOMA


Subject: TASTE OF FILM!!!

Jay can you send this out to your group please.

Also attached are two free movie screenings, this week and next week.

Lisa

--
Lisa Simmons
President/Founder
The Color of Film Collaborative, Inc.
P.O. Box 191901
Roxbury, MA  02119
www.coloroffilm.com

SAVE THE DATE
2nd Annual A TASTE OF FILM
fundraiser for Color of Film
October 20, 2007 6-10pm
184 Dudley Street,
Hibernian Hall, Roxbury, MA


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