Boston Flora

Tag: MassArt

  • Saturday, January 19, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Drawn to the Woods Opening Reception

    Sketchbook in hand, Paul Olson walks the Arboretum’s less traveled paths observing and reflecting on the diversity of life and the passing of time. A teacher in the Illustration Departments of both MassArt and Rhode Island School of Design, Olson has created illustrations and paintings in varied subjects over the years. All the work in this new exhibition—from quick sketches to larger drawings and paintings—were completed in the landscape of the Arnold Arboretum. The opening reception will take place Saturday, January 19, from 1 – 3:30. The exhibit will run through March 24, and an artist’s talk will be given on February 21 from 7 – 8:30 pm. For more information visit www.arboretum.harvard.edu.

  • Saturday, May 12, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Mayor Menino’s Tomato Give-Away

    Come to Mayor Menino’s Tomato Give-Away this Saturday, May 12, from 10 – noon in the Back Bay Fens, on the corner of Boylston Street and Park Drive. Collect free tomato plants courtesy of Mahoney’s Garden Centers, plus an appearance from Red Sox pitcher Rich Hill, gardening workshops and tour of the Fenway Victory Gardens, jazz performance from Berklee College of Music, demonstration from Nancy Mangion of the Bee Keeper Warehouse, MassArt’s Artward Bound art and craft activities, face painting, supplies from Boston Public Health Commission, and more. Call 617-635-4505, or visit www.cityofboston.gov/parks.