02.26.2024

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📚 History on display

Boston Public Library to host open house with special collection items for Black History Month

What to expect when you visit the Special Collections floor. | Photo by Aram Boghosian

There are still a few days left to commemorate Black History Month this February, and the Boston Public Library’s Special Collections Department will be hosting an open house to showcase the works of Black authors, artists, and creators.

In case you didn’t know — the Special Collections Department facilitates discovery and fosters public engagement with rare, distinctive, and culturally significant materials held by Boston Public Library.

BOS-Special-Collection-Book-Public-Library-2024 — This copy on display includes a signed inscription from Langston Hughes.
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Photo by Aram Boghosian via the Boston Public Library

The open house will be tomorrow, Feb. 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Special Collections floor at the Central Library in Copley Square. If you’ve never visited this area of the library, enter at the Boylston Street location (700 Boylston St.) and take the glass elevator, or stairs, up to the fourth floor.

When you arrive, you’ll see a variety of items including two paintings by Boston artist Allan Rohan Crite, photographs of the 1965 March on Boston Common led by Martin Luther King, Jr., a rare 1926 book with a signed inscription from Langston Hughes, and a 1995 map titled “Freedom’s Tracks: A Map of the Underground Railroad,” which depicts the scope and extent of the Underground Railroad’s routes.

Events

Monday, Feb. 26

Black Heritage Celebration | Monday, Feb. 26 | 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Russell Auditorium, 71 Talbot Ave., Dorchester | Free | Celebrate the history and life of African American arts and artisans with Age Strong Boston.
Author Talk: Renée Watson and Ekua Holmes - “Black Girl You Are Atlas” | Monday, Feb. 26 | 6-8 p.m. | Boston Public Library - Roxbury, 149 Dudley St., Roxbury | Free | Meet the award-winning author and local artist as they promote their new book, with poetry readings and a book signing.

Tuesday, Feb. 27

Build-a-Boob Pot Pottery Class | Tuesday, Feb. 27 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Lamplighter Brewing Co., 110 N. First St., Cambridge | $75-$105 | Grab a beer and build a personalized boob pot during this beginner-friendly 1.5 hour workshop.
An Evening of Poetry | Tuesday, Feb. 27 | 7 p.m. | Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard St., Brookline | $0-$5 | This in-person event will feature poetry from Eric Weiskott, Gary Whited, Matthew Porto, and Matthew Lippman.

Wednesday, Feb. 28

Ryan Beatty | Wednesday, Feb. 28 | 8 p.m. | Big Night Live, 110 Causeway St., Boston | $38 | Doors will open an hour before the show begins.

Thursday, Feb. 29

Leap Day Beer Dinner | Thursday, Feb. 29 | 6-9 p.m. | High Street Place, 100 High St., Boston | $120 | Don your finest attire and enjoy four Boulevard beer pairings from Alewives Taproom to complement each of the three courses.
Boston Bruins vs. Vegas Golden Knights | Thursday, Feb. 29 | 7 p.m. | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston | Prices vary | Cheer on the Bruins during this Leap Day game.

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News Notes

Community

The Boston Public Library launched its new Chef-in-Residence program that will be based out of the library’s Nutrition Lab at the Roxbury Branch. The Chef-in-Residence, Glorya Fernandez, will explore cooking techniques, nutrition, and Boston’s history by offering demonstrations, hands-on classes, and resources during the one year residency.

Coming Soon

Nia Grace is planning to open a second location of the modern supper club at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in May. Similar to the Seaport spot, the second eatery will serve up Southern cuisine and entertainment in partnership with Ed Kane’s Big Night Entertainment Group. (Boston Business Journal)

Development

STJ Devonshire Equity Partners LLC has submitted plans to transform 10 stories of office space at 85 Devonshire St. + 258 and 262 Washington St. into 60,800 sqft of liveable space. If approved, the $36 million project would create a total of 95 units: 29 studio apartments, 54 one-bedrooms, and 12 two-bedrooms. (Boston.com)

Travel

Spirit Airlines will suspend operations at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in May. Travelers who had reservations for May 8 or later will be offered a refund. The low cost airline also plans to expand service from Logan Airport with three new destinations: Charleston, South Carolina, Houston, Texas, and Norfolk, Virginia. (WCVB 5)

Ranked

You heard that right — Boston ranked as the fifth noisiest city in the US, according to Steel Guard Safety’s recent study. In our city, we get the most noise pollution from the daily commuter traffic (2,678 vehicles per square mile), flights (925 on average per day), and the population density (13,442 per square mile).

The Buy

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Spring vacation clothes to bring some color and life with you on this year’s vacation. We’re liking: Santa Barbara Design Studio’s “Le Beach” bag and this crochet swimsuit cover up.

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The Wrap

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From the editor

Dunkin’ is shaking up its menu offerings again and adding a new caffeinated bevi called Sparkd’ Energy. This new sip will come in a variety of fruit flavors and be available soon. Will you will try this new drink or stick to your Iced Regular?

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