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  • Friday, November 24 – Sunday, December 17 – SoWa Winter Festival

    ‘Tis the season for the 8th annual SoWa Winter Festival.

    The 8th Annual SoWa Winter Festival returns to the historic Power Station, 550 Harrison Avenue in Boston, for 15 days over four weekends this November and December. Shop from 100+ of the region’s best makers, artists, designers, and specialty food vendors, all assembled together under one festive roof.

    Hours: 

    Thursdays: 4 – 9pm

    Black Friday (11/24 only): 10am – 9pm

    Other Fridays: 4 – 9pm

    Saturdays: 10 – 10pm

    Sundays: 10 – 7pm

    $10 admission at the door.

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

    Procure your tickets for the 25th Annual South End Garden Tour, Saturday, June 16th, 10:00AM – 4:00PM.  Enjoy a mix of public and private spaces including private back yards, front gardens, roof deck gardens, community gardens, and neighborhood ‘pocket parks.’ This always-popular neighborhood event provides an opportunity to explore some of the South End’s most spectacular private outdoor spaces. Thread through alleys and walkways for a self-guided, behind-the-scenes look at gardens ranging from intimate, informal, and even quirky spaces designed by resident gardeners, to the work of noted landscape designers — many of which are open to the public only on the day of this tour.

    The tour rotates through the neighborhood opening new gardens every year. This year’s tour starts at the South End branch of the Boston Public Library and features gardens in an area bounded by Dartmouth St., Columbus Ave., Rutland Sq., and Tremont St. Tickets for the event can be purchased in advance for $24 for Members of the Trustees and $30 for Nonmembers or at the door for $28 for Members of the Trustees and $35 for Nonmembers.

    Tickets may be purchased online at http://thetrustees.org/SEGT  Event Contact: Peter Bowne; 617-869-6720 or pbowne@thtrustees.org

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  • Saturday, December 10, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm – 8th Annual SoWa Holiday Market

    The 8th Annual SoWa Holiday Market in Boston will be held Saturday, December 10, 2011, from 11am – 7pm, at the Cathedral High School, 74 Union Park Street. This year’s Holiday Market will feature over 80 juried artists and designers from around New England. From the fashionably chic to the hip and cutting edge, shoppers are sure to find an original gift for everyone on their list. Expect to find an exceptional array of indie goods, including: handbags, jewelry, pottery, letterpress stationery, silk-screened t-shirts, baby clothes, re-purposed wool accessories and more! This handmade holiday spectacular will take place in SoWa’s Cathedral High School Gym, located in Boston’s trendy SoWa arts and media district. For more information, visit www.sowaholidaymarket.com/.

  • Sundays through October 25, 10 – 4 – SOWA Open Market

    The SoWa Open Market offers a shopping experience like no other in Boston. With an ever-changing group of artisans, a hip location and the chance to feel the sun on your face while you browse, it’s a trip worth making. The market offers the opportunity to meet the artists, vendors and farmers behind the work, and is fast becoming part of the South End’s well-known artist’s community. Every week offers shoppers something different and unique – you won’t want to miss it!

    The market hosts a wide variety of vendors, whether you’re looking for hand-crafted accessories, original art, indie designer clothing or just a fresh loaf of bread, you’ll find painters, sculptors, photographers, clothing and jewelry designers, milliners, handbag designers, house wares, florists, bakers, local farmer’s produce and much more every week!  Free Admission and Parking. For directions and more information, log on to www.sowaopenmarket.com.