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Tag: South End

  • Wreath of the Day – South End Doors

    Often we don’t see the wreaths we make hanging up on peoples’ doors, but this year a new client purchased a matched pair of wreaths for his South End building, and we were treated to pictures of the wreaths after being hung. We aren’t going to say we would have aligned the bows better when mounted, but assure you they were matched when they left the church courtyard. We know the difficulties of hanging on tall doors which are accessed by steep steps with little flat landing space for a ladder. They look beautiful!

  • Saturday, June 7, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm – Claremont Neighborhood Association Flea Market & Street Fair

    The Claremont Neighborhood Association’s 25th Annual Flea Market and Street Fair will be held Saturday, June 7, from 9 – 3 on Wellington Street at Columbus Avenue in the South End.  Antiques, collectibles, jewelry, art, household goods and services will be offered, and there will be a silent auction, face painting, and balloons.  Free admission.  Rain date is Sunday, June 8.  For more information visit www.cnaboston.org.

  • Valley Green Feast – Local, Organic Food Biked to Your Door in Boston!

    Residents of Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Chinatown/Leather District, Dorchester, Downtown, Fenway-Kenmore, Jamaica Plain, Mission Hill, North End, Roxbury, South Boston, South End, and the West End can enjoy food deliveries at a cost of $23 and up.

    Valley Green Feast, Western Mass’ trusted local, organic food delivery service is offering $5 off their first order with the coupon code, VGFBOS.
    Orders will be delivered by bike thanks to our co-op partners, Boston Collective Delivery, from their hub on Channel St. Enjoy customized produce baskets in different sizes, meat, cheese, yogurt, baked good and so much more biked right to your door.  For complete details visit www.valleygreenfeast.coop. Image of cooperative members from www.bostonmagazine.com.

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  • Saturday, October 19, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – South End House Tour: Back to Our Roots

    Tomorrow is the day of the 45th Annual South End House Tour, hosted by The South End Historical Society.  The tour will take place from 10 – 5, rain or shine. Day of tour tickets may be purchased for $30 in the theater lobby of the Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont Street, and at Roundeau-Tierney Real Estate, 69 Appleton Street.  For complete information visit www.southendhistoricalsociety.org, or call 617-536-4445.  All House Tour attendees gain free admission to the Ellis Boston Antiques Show.

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  • Saturday, October 20, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – South End House Tour

    The South End Historical Society will hold the forty-fourth annual South End House Tour, Private Homes and Public Spaces, on Saturday, October 20th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. First organized in 1967, the South End House Tour enjoys the distinction of being the oldest continually offered tour of its kind in Boston and features an inside look at restored and renovated private homes in the largest Victorian rowhouse district in the United States. This year’s tour also allows participants the opportunity to be among the last people to view the interior of one of the South End’s most historically significant churches in its original state before it is converted into condominiums.

    The Tour is a perennial favorite of anyone interested in home design, architecture, restoration, history, or preservation. Participants are given a guidebook that includes descriptions of the private homes and a map so that they can design a tour at their own pace. From a sleek and contemporary reinterpretation of a rowhouse to a family-friendly, traditional Victorian home, each of the featured spaces presents a different South End story—and history. “The best part about the House Tour is that each year we see something different and learn something new about the South End”, said Hope Shannon, Executive Director. “One of the most important aspects of the House Tour is to remind people that the neighborhood has seen a long and varied past. History did not start and stop with the Victorian era in the South End.”

    The Tour was first organized by the South End Historical Society (SEHS) in 1967 to draw attention to the architectural significance of the neighborhood, to inspire others to take on the difficult task of restoring rowhouses, and to advocate for the preservation of this unique urban area. “The House Tour is a great way to celebrate the South End,” says Ms. Shannon. “Whether you delight in seeing fine historic architectural details, are seeking design inspiration, or simply want to get a glimpse of beautiful private South End interiors—there is truly something for everyone on this tour.”

    The SEHS was founded in 1966 to preserve the architectural fabric of this unique urban neighborhood. In 1973 their efforts resulted in the South End being placed on the National Register of Historic Places and ultimately its designation as a Boston Landmark District in 1983. Today, the annual House Tour is just one of the ways the SEHS raises funds to continue neighborhood research and advocacy for preservation of the South End’s historic buildings, monuments, and public spaces.

    Tickets for the Tour are $25 in advance and are available at www.southendhistoricalsociety.org or by calling 617-536-4445. Tickets will also be available on the day of the Tour for $30 each at the Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont Street and at Rondeau-Tierney Real Estate, 69 Appleton Street.

    For more information, please contact Hope Shannon at admin@southendhistoricalsociety.org or 617-536-4445.

  • Tuesday, June 12, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Walk the Walk: A Walking Tour of the South End

    Bostonians can already talk the talk, but can they walk the walk? Although Boston’s known as America’s walking city, how many people actually stop and smell the roses? It’s time to slow down and look around!

    Beginning in June 2012, the Boston Center for Adult Education (BCAE) is offering a series of interactive walking tours designed to educate and inspire. Guests will have a chance to explore historical neighborhoods on foot while discovering fascinating facts about the community around us!  Whether you’ve just moved to the city and want to get to know your neighborhood, or have lived in the city for years, there’s something for everyone to discover.

    The BCAE tours will be held on three Tuesday evenings throughout the month of June and will include: A Walking Tour of the South End, A Walking Tour of Bay Village and The Theatre District, and A Walking Tour of the Fort Point Channel Neighborhood.  All tours are non-refundable ($20 fee)  and will be held rain or shine.  Registration is necessary. Please visit www.bcae.org or call the Boston Center for Adult Education at 617-267-4430 to sign up.

    For the June 12 South End Tour: During the mid-nineteenth century, Boston’s South End developed into a fashionable neighborhood of tree-shaded oval parks and bow front bordered avenues. Explore this delightful neighborhood on foot, and discover the topographical and architectural development of this fascinating, multicultural, urban community. The tour will encompass an 1810 burial ground, an 1830s wooden house tucked away in an alley and a number of charming masonry town houses. You will want to come back on your own to visit the many vibrant shops, galleries and restaurants you’ll pass in the course of the walk.

    *Please note: Tour meets at the BCAE.

  • Saturday, June 16, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – South End Garden Tour

    Join your friends and neighbors for the 19th Annual South End Garden Tour on Saturday, June 16, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, rain or shine.  The 2012 Tour will feature private gardens and open spaces from Tremont Street to Berkeley Street, and from Albany Street to East and West Newton Streets.  South End artists will be creating paintings in the Tour gardens and other designated locations within the Tour area.  These paintings will be available for purchase at the reception immediately following the Tour.  For complete ticketing information, visit www.southendgardentour.org. Sponsors include Mahoney’s, Whole Foods Market, The Boston Courant, Rondeau-Tierney Real Estate, Eastern Bank, and William Raveis.

  • Friday, December 9 – Sunday, December 11 – CRAFTBOSTON Holiday 2011

    CRAFTBOSTON Holiday is New England’s premiere exhibition and sale of contemporary craft. Craftboston showcases one-of-a-kind and limited-edition pieces in baskets, ceramics, decorative fiber, clothing, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper and wood. CRAFTBOSTON Holiday includes 90 artists and is located at the Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts in Boston’s historic South End, 539 Tremont Street.  CRAFTBOSTON is produced by The Society of Arts and Crafts. Incorporated in 1897, SAC has been at the forefront of the American craft movement fostering the development, sales, recognition and education of craft for over 100 years.
    Hours are Friday and Saturday, 10 – 7, and Sunday, 11 – 5.  General Admission: $15, Seniors $13, SAC Members $12, children under 12 free.  Visit www.craftboston.org for complete information.  You may also be interested in attending the Preview Party on Thursday, December 8, from 6 – 9.  $50 ticket includes hors d’oeuvre and drinks, music, exclusive holiday shopping, and weekend admission to the show.  Call 617-266-1810.

  • Sunday, October 16, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Harvestfest in Hayes Park

    The Friends of Hayes Park invite you to Harvestfest in Hayes Park on Sunday, October 16, from 2 pm – 4 pm.  There will be painting and refreshments.  Hayes Park is located on the corner of West Canton Street and Warren Avenue in the South End.  Everyone is welcome.

  • Saturday, October 15, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – South End House Tour

    The South End Historical Society will hold the forty-third annual South End House Tour, Private Homes and Public Spaces, on Saturday, October 15th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. First organized in 1967, the South End House Tour enjoys the distinction of being the oldest continually offered tour of its kind in Boston and features an inside look at restored and renovated townhouses in the largest Victorian row house district in the United States.

    The Tour is a perennial favorite of architecture buffs, history enthusiasts, and anyone interested in preservation, restoration and home design. Participants are given a guidebook that includes descriptions of the private homes and a map so that they can design a tour at their own pace. From a sleek and contemporary reinterpretation of a row house to a family-friendly, traditional Victorian home, each of the featured spaces presents a different South End story. “We are particularly excited about this year’s House Tour,” said Hope Shannon, Executive Director. “Whether you are looking for fine historic architectural details, seeking design inspiration, or simply want to get a glimpse of the view from one of the South End’s best located roof decks—there is something for everyone on this tour.”

    The Tour was first organized by the South End Historical Society (SEHS) in 1967 to draw attention to the architectural significance of the neighborhood and to inspire others to take on the difficult task of restoring row houses and to advocate for the preservation of this unique urban area.

    The SEHS was founded in 1966 to preserve the unique architectural fabric of this unique urban neighborhood. In 1972 their efforts resulted in the South End being placed on the National Register of Historic Places and ultimately its designation as a Boston Landmark District in 1983. Today, the annual House Tour is just one of the ways the SEHS raises funds to continue to encourage and compile research, and to advocate for preservation of these historic buildings, monuments, and public spaces.

    Tickets for the Tour are $25 in advance and are available at www.southendhistoricalsociety.org or by calling 617-536-4445. Tickets will also be available on the day of the Tour for $30 each at the Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont Street and at Rondeau-Tierney Real Estate, 69 Appleton Street.

    For more information, please contact Hope Shannon at admin@southendhistoricalsociety.org or 617-536-4445.