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| Fall 2008 - Summer 2009 |
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| Wednesday, Oct 15, 2008 7:30 pm Veronica Smith Senior Center Auditorium 20 Chestnut Hill Ave Brighton Center FREE |
What They Left Behind: Exploring Boston’s Past Through the Archaeological Record People have been living in the place we now call Boston for thousands of years…. and they’ve been losing things ever since that first person arrived around 12,000 years ago. Come join us to hear City Archaeologist Ellen Berkland share stories about the material culture (artifacts, stuff, etc.) found during recent excavations in Boston- you might be surprised about what mundane objects can tell future generations about how you lived your life. Ellen Berkland has been the City’s Archaeologist for the past twelve years, and is also the live-in caretaker for Boston’s oldest house (the 1661 Blake House in Dorchester). |
| Thursday, October 30, 2008 7 pm Brighton Branch Library 40 Academy Hill Rd Brighton Center Co-sponsored by the Brighton Branch Library FREE |
Lizzie Borden in Popular Culture Have you ever been curious about whether Lizzie Borden was guilty… or innocent? The crime may have occurred 116 years ago, but it is still cause for much curiosity, and remains an unsolved mystery. Please join us for a fascinating evening the night before Halloween with author and Ph.D Stefani Koorey. Stefani Koorey is a Borden expert and publisher and editor of an online journal called “The Hatchett: Lizzie Borden’s Journal of Murder, Mystery, & Victorian History”, in its 5th year of publication. |
| Thursday, November 13, 2008 7:30 pm Brighton Allston Congregational Church 404 Washington St Brighton Center FREE |
When In Boston: A Time Line & Almanac Jim Vrabel has written this fascinating book, which is the only one-volume chronological history of Boston - a book that contains numerous facts and events you might never have been aware of in Boston’s long and illustrious history since 1634. The author will be sharing highlights of his book this evening, and will also have copies available for sale. This is Mr. Vrabel’s second book. He is the co-author of a book titled “John Paul II: A Personal Portrait of the Pope and the Man”, published in 2001. |
| Tuesday, December 16, 2008 7:30 pm Brighton Allston Congregational Church 404 Washington St Brighton Center FREE |
57 Readers and Writers presents “Change/Changes” As with every year, 2008 has been a time of many changes. To reflect on changes through the years and their impact on us, the 57 Readers and Writers will perform on this theme in the form of poetry, prose, short story and song. Founded in 2003, the "57 Readers and Writers" is a group of Brighton-Allston connected folks who offer a regular forum for aspiring and seasoned local writers to present their work for review and constructive critique by a group of their peers. |
| Saturday, February 28, 2009 1 - 3 pm Brighton-Allston Heritage Museum 20 Chestnut Hill Ave. Brighton Center FREE |
Celebration of the Second Anniversary of the Brighton-Allston Heritage Museum Please join us for a celebration of one of our neighborhood’s best new attractions, as we pay tribute to those neighborhood residents who have contributed their artistic talents to help ensure the success of our Museum. |
| Saturday, March 28, 2009 1 pm Veronica Smith Senior Center Auditorium 20 Chestnut Hill Ave. Brighton Center FREE |
The First of a Series of Oral History Conversations Current and former residents of Brighton and Allston are invited to gather in the Senior Center Auditorium for an open videotaped conversation about how immigrants made their adjustment to life in our community. |
| Thursday, April 16, 2009 7 pm Veronica Smith Senior Center Auditorium 20 Chestnut Hill Ave. Brighton Center FREE |
Gordon Morrison: well-known Allston-born author and illustrator Mr. Morrison is an acclaimed artist and illustrator who grew up in Allston’s Union Square area, and is known for his beautiful naturalist work. Please come and meet him this evening, where he will discuss and display examples of his work. |
| Saturday, April 25, 2009 10 am – 3 pm Veronica Smith Senior Center Auditorium 20 Chestnut Hill Ave. Brighton Center FREE Admittance |
Brighton-Allston Heritage Museum Second Annual Flea Market A repeat of last year’s immensely popular event, all proceeds will benefit the upkeep of the Museum. |
| Tuesday, May 12, 2009 2:30 – 6:30 pm Veronica Smith Senior Center Auditorium 20 Chestnut Hill Ave. Brighton Center FREE Admittance |
Kaminski Auctions: Antique Show & Appraisal Do you have that piece of history in your attic? Do you know its value? Join us at the Smith Senior Center for our own ‘Brighton-Allston Antique Road Show’ with Kaminski Auctions this Spring. |
