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  • Through July 5 – Les Gardiens du Jardin: Gouache and Ink Drawings by Mary Beth McAllister

    Mary Beth McAllister’s Les Gardiens du Jardin is a collection of French characters inspired by and fashionably dressed as French packets of garden seeds. They masquerade as landscape architects, run Soupe Populaire, teach tiny seed packets, and have been known to commit a prank or two. They are city (Paris) and country (South of France) characters and slip easily in and out of the worlds of gourmand and garden. Even in work, they experience a joie de vivre!

    American artist and designer Mary Beth McAllister was influenced by a magical childhood garden, which became a muse for the worlds she creates in her paintings, sculptures and designer showhouses. McAllister’s work has been exhibited in numerous art exhibits on the East Coast and is in many private collections.

    Les Gardiens du Jardin (2015) are gouache and ink, and are a collection of drawings relating to all things French, gourmand and garden. The exhibit will be shown in the Gallery of the French Cultural Center, 53 Marlborough Street, through July 5. Hours are Monday, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, and Friday and Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. For more information visit http://frenchculturalcenter.org/events/les-gardiens-du-jardin/

  • Wednesday, January 21, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – “Car Free” in the Back Bay

    The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay will hold a neighborhood forum on Wednesday, January 21, from 6:30 – 8:30 at the French Cultural Center, 53 Marlborough Street, on “Car Free in the Back Bay” – Alternatives to Dependence on the Private Vehicle. Speakers include Beverly Scott, CEO and General Manager of the MBTA, Wendy Landsman, Executive Director of Walk Boston, Vineet Gupta, Director of Planning for the Boston Transportation Department, and Lisa Feldman of zipcar.  Sign up by emailing info@nabbonline.com, or by calling 617-247-3961. This is a free event.

  • Wednesday, November 14, 6:30 pm – Groundwater Workshop

    The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay will host a workshop to address Groundwater Depression issues in the Back Bay and the risk of damage to house foundations on Wednesday, November 14, beginning at 6:30 pm at The French Cultural Center, 53 Marlborough Street. Brian Swett, the City’s Chief of Environment and Energy, will talk about the City’s continuing commitment to resolve groundwater issues in the Back Bay. John Sullivan, Chief Engineer of the Boston Water and Sewer Commission, will address efforts to overcome continuing low groundwater levels centered on Dartmouth Street. The Boston Groundwater Trust will be represented by (pictured below) Elliott Laffer, Executive Director, and Christian Simonelli, Technical and Recharge Coordinator. They will explain how to use water level data and other information posted regularly on the BGWT website, provide an update on current conditions in the Back Bay, and also talk about ways residents can recharge rain water to help raise levels.

  • Saturday, December 10, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – 10th Anniversary of the Marché de Noël

    For the 10th anniversary of the Marché de Noël, the staff of The French Cultural Center are tapping into the source of holiday spirit: family!

    Kids will find plenty of entertainment:

    For the 10th anniversary of the Marché de Noël, the staff of The French Cultural Center are tapping into the source of holiday spirit: family!

    Kids will find plenty of entertainment:
    – seasonal activities at 10:00am and 1:30pm
    – story time at 11:30am and 3:00pm
    – picture time with Papa Noel at 12:00pm and 3:30pm
    and much more!!

    Parents can play along with their kids or stroll through the beautiful Back Bay mansion, complimentary glass of mulled wine or hot cider in hand, and browse  vendors’ wares. Offerings range from yummy food items to home goods and children’s clothing.

    Members: $2 for individuals, $5 for families of 4 or more
    Non-members: $3 for individuals, $10 for families of 4 or more
    Free admission for children under 3 years of age.

    For more information, visit www.frenchculturalcenter.org.
    – seasonal activities at 10:00am and 1:30pm
    – story time at 11:30am and 3:00pm
    – picture time with Papa Noel at 12:00pm and 3:30pm
    and much more!!

    Parents can play along with their kids or stroll through the beautiful Back Bay mansion, complimentary glass of mulled wine or hot cider in hand, and browse  vendors’ wares. Offerings range from yummy food items to home goods and children’s clothing.

    Members: $2 for individuals, $5 for families of 4 or more
    Non-members: $3 for individuals, $10 for families of 4 or more
    Free admission for children under 3 years of age.

    For more information, visit www.frenchculturalcenter.org.