October 6, 2011 — vol. 47, no 9
Boston Scenes
Local and Culturally Relevant Events this week
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Choreographer Rolcan Gonzales Chavez’ “Kings of Salsa” is showing at the Cutler Majesic Theatre Oct. 13-15. “Kings of Salsa” honors the great Cuban performers, while adding a contemporary twist. (Photo courtesy of Kings of Salsa) |
Roxbury Roger (l) and Moufy, a fast rising rap star from Boston, perform during College Fest at Hynes Convention Center Oct. 1, 2011. (George Weinstein photo) |
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The Boston Foundation hosted a screening of “Beyond the Bricks” on Sept. 28, 2011. The Beyond the Bricks Project is an initiative designed to promote solutions in America’s disadvantaged inner city schools. Among the 250 guests were (from l to r) Dr. John Jackson, president of the Schott Foundation, and “Beyond the Bricks” filmmakers Ouida Washington and Derek Koen. (Tony Irving photo) |
The Associates of the Boston Public Library (BPL) presented the 13th annual Literary Lights for Children awards ceremony and tea party on Sunday, Sept. 25 at the BPL. Beatrice Cabrera (r), a Roxbury resident and student at Mother Caroline Academy, poses with author and award-winner Pam Muñoz Ryan. (Roger Farrington Photography) |
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National Black College Alliance’s Inaugural Meet the Presidents Series, a new lecture series for presidents of Greater Boston Area colleges and universities to discuss college access with residents of Roxbury, Dorchester and Mattapan, was held Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011 at Hibernian Hall. The presidents featured were (from l to r) Ted Landsmark, president of Boston Architectural College, Jackie Jenkins-Scott, president of Wheelock College and Deborah C. Jackson, president of Cambridge College. (Photo courtesy of National Black College Alliance) |
