Daily Archives: September 7, 2009

Tuesday, September 15, 7:00 – 9:00 pm – Brewer Plaza Presentation

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The Friends of the Public Garden, in conjunction with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, invite you to a presentation on a proposal for the renovation of the Brewer Plaza on Boston Common.  The meeting will take place Tuesday, September 15, from 7 – 9 pm, at Suffolk University, 120 Tremont St., 4th Floor.  See and hear about plans to renovate the Plaza, making a greener, more inviting gateway into the Common and a destination within the park with a restored Brewer Fountain as its centerpiece.  For questions, call the Friends of the Public Garden office at 617-723-8144.

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Wednesdays, September 23 – December 2, 7 – 9:30 – Mosaics in the Garden

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Brookline Adult and Community Education offers a class in the Unified Arts Building.  You may register online – www.brooklineadulted.org – or by telephone – 617-730-2700.

Mosaic, an art form which involves fitting colorful and vibrant tiles or pieces of broken pottery together, can add a splash of interest to any setting. Flowerpots, birdbaths, windows, tables, and even old bicycles can act as a base for unique mosaic pieces. After introducing you to a variety of mosaic options, you’ll work on a project that will allow you to experiment with different mosaic styles. You’ll gain experience and confidence as you learn about preparation techniques, materials and tools, and work-area strategies. You’ll also learn about framing your work, and how to hang or display works, while keeping weather considerations in mind. You’ll then move on to more complicated projects of your choice. A materials-for-all fee of $25 is included in the course fee. A list of additional supplies will be sent upon registration.

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Thursday, October 1, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Say It With Flowers

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Please join the ALS Association on Thursday, October 1st for the Fifth Annual Boston Say It With Flowers, hosted by Red Sox wives Ashley Papelbon and Kelli Pedroia.  This year the event is being held at the beautiful Mandarin Oriental, located on Boylston Street in Boston.  Enjoy a wonderful floral arranging class, luncheon, cocktail reception, and live and silent auction. Fox 25’s Kim Carrigan will once again be serving as the Mistress of Ceremonies! Guests will check in from 9 – 10 a.m., the floral arranging class will take place from 10 – 11:30, and the wine reception and silent auction will be held from 11:30 – 12:30.  Lunch begins at 12:30 with the keynote speaker and Live Auction.

All proceeds benefit ALS research efforts worldwide and local patient services throughout Massachusetts.  ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a devastating neuromuscular disease that usually strikes at random. First symptoms can include trouble gripping, tripping, general clumsiness, and in some cases, slurred speech. As the disease progresses, it takes away a person’s ability to walk, speak, move, swallow and breathe, usually in just a few years. There is no known cause, no cure, and no effective therapies. For more information on this amazing event, ticket availability, and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Cara Campolo at 888-CURE-ALS, or
Cara.Campolo@als-ma.org.  Individual tickets are $250 per seat and may be purchased online at http://webma.alsa.org.

Wednesday, October 7, 6 – 8 pm – Lynden Miller in Boston

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Lynden Miller, well known NYC public garden designer, will speak about designing, maintaining, and funding beautiful, four-season plantings for public places on Wednesday, October 7, from 6 – 8 pm. Her garden projects in NYC have become urban oases with economic benefits and the power to transform the way people behave and feel about their city.

Lynden Miller’s life-long work is creating beautiful gardens in challenging locations. She has been featured on the Martha Stewart Show and in Fine Gardening, Horticulture, and House Beautiful magazines. Her message about the fundamental necessity of healthy green spaces is critical for today; her new book documents the ‘how to’ of her success. Learn more about Lynden Miller on her web site www.publicgardendesign.org .

Lynden will sign her new book, Parks, Plants, and People: Beautifying the Urban Landscape, after her presentation.  The lecture will take place at One Financial Center, overlooking the Boston Greenway, and there will be reduced on-site parking.  The catered event is sponsored by COG Design, advance tickets are $25 (seating limited to 250), and may be ordered on line at www.cogdesign.org.  You will receive a $5 credit towards the advance purchase of Parks, Plants, and People for signing.

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