October 27, 2011 — vol. 47, no 12
Boston Scenes
Local and Culturally Relevant Events this week
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Discover Roxbury recently held its annual Heart of the Hub celebration in honor of Roxbury’s physical and cultural treasures, and the people who work tirelessly to strengthen them. Pictured here are (from l to r) Discovery Roxbury board member Ekua Holmes, and guests Keyla Jackson, Ashley Salomon and Irvienne Goldson. (Eric Esteves photo) |
The Neighborhood House Charter School’s annual “Believe in Me!” gala was held on Saturday, Oct. 1, in Chestnut Hill. Supporters raised $700,000 for the Dorchester school. Newton resident Sarah Catlin (l) stands with Neighborhood House Charter School students Jonathan Pace and Ellison Monteiro, whose school project was on display during the fundraiser. (Roger Farrington Photography) |
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Boston Partners in Education held The Big Cheese Reads Kick-Off, an initiative which gives Boston’s corporate, civic and cultural leaders an opportunity to read to and inspire Boston Public School students to think and dream of what they can be. Boston Public Schools Superintendent Carol R. Johnson gave the welcoming remarks at the United Way Building in South Boston Oct. 21, 2011. (Tony Irving photo) |
A diverse crowd of protestors gathered in Gourdin Park near Roxbury’s Dudley Square last Friday, Oct. 21, for the Occupy The Hood rally. (Eric Esteves photo) |
