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  • Sundays, January 26 – March 23, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon – Photography Workshops

    Individuals of all ages and skill levels are welcome to participate in these free and informal photography sessions presented as part of the ParkARTS program sponsored by Bank of America and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department. Participants will learn techniques for taking impressive photographs of Boston’s scenic parks as well as be given a theme to focus on each Sunday. The programs will take place Sundays from 11 – 12, at the locations below. Please note there is no session on March 16. Photo below from www.ultimate-photo-tips.com. For more information please call 617-961-3051 or email lauren.patrick@boston.gov. 
    January 26 -  Jamaica Pond Boathouse, Jamaica Plain

    February 9 -  Christopher Columbus Statue, Christopher
    Columbus Park, North End

    February 23  – Grampian Way Basketball Court, Savin Hill Park,  Dorchester

    March 9  – Millennium Park, Canoe Launch, West Roxbury

    March 23  – Lagoon Bridge, Boston Public Garden, Boston

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  • Thursday, June 13, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm – 17th Annual Rose Garden Party

    First Lady Angela Menino and Commissioner Antonia Pollak cordially invite you to attend the 17th Annual Rose Garden Party to benefit ParkARTS on Thursday, June 13, from 5:30 – 8 in the Kelleher Rose Garden, Back Bay Fens in Boston.  Garden party attire enthusiastically encouraged.  Wear a hat to enter the “Hats Galore” contest.  For more information, call 617-635-4032 or visit www.cityofboston.gov/parks/rosegarden/

    Boston’s ParkARTS program, launched by Mayor Thomas Menino and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department in 1996, offers the public the opportunity to enjoy free programs in parks year-round.  The Sapphire Sponsors of this event are Paul and Sandra Edgerley.  Individual tickets $125.  Parking will be available on Park Drive and Agassiz Road – please look for the Boston Park Rangers to direct you.  Photo courtesy of yelp.com.

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