“To Begin Again” at the ICA

winter’s school break is winding down, take your children to this exhibition. It might well be a memorable vacation experience for them. It shows some very fine works of art by noted adult artists that were created in a childlike way; other works of art on display are the creations of children themselves. A table in the middle of the exhibition provides a place where kids (and adults, too) can write and sketch. Perhaps most attractive to this younger generation will be the many books, games, movies, videos, cartoons, and recordings that are parts of the “To Begin Again” exhibition. It’s not just drawings, paintings, and sculptures; it offers hours of activities for all ages. And the exhibition is on the ICA’s fourth floor, so be sure to spend some time at their north windows where you’ll see one of the finest views anywhere of Boston Harbor and the Boston skyline.

SPOKE Brings Mardi Gras to South Boston

by Rick Winterson

Mardi Gras occurred two days ago on Tuesday, February 21. As always, it took place on the last day before Lent began on Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras, which means “Fat Tuesday” in French, might be considered as a worldwide celebration. It is certainly among the largest and most universal parties among the Western World’s nations, where it is often called “Carnivale”. In the U.S., Mardi Gras is centered in New Orleans. The celebration there lasts for almost a full week and culminates in a massive, extravagantly costumed parade. And last Tuesday evening, SPOKE, the South Boston agency who answer youthful needs by exposing young people to art, brought Mardi Gras here. This event took place at Publico, the popular South Boston restaurant at 11 Dorchester Street, on the corner of First. The mezzanine floor of Publico was decorated to resemble a ski lodge, which may seem unusual for Mardi Gras but, hey, it’s still winter around here (and it will be for a good while longer). The courteous staff at Publico provided drinks, chips ‘n’ dips, various pizzas, and hero sandwich slices constructed from delicious fried fish. Suitably for a Mardi Gras party, the program was mercifully brief and meaningful.

Amanda Shea and Letta Neely narrated their beautiful, original words with feeling – words that ended with devotion to people and to peace. SPOKE Founder and Artistic Director Michael Dowling expressed his gratitude for the Mardi Gras party, including Richie and Autumn on admissions. Executive Director

L’Merchier Frazier encouraged everyone to visit SPOKE at 844 Summer Street to view the works of art showing there. DJ Haitian J from “Soundscape” spun the evening’s music and backed up Amanda and Letta during their narrations with new age jazz. It was Mardi Gras, so many of the guests wore masks. All of them ate, drank, and partied. It was an extremely enjoyable evening that ended too soon for everyone.

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SBCA allows schools to celebrate achievements and accomplishments. The students had a chance to think about all the different ways we can count up to 100 to celebrate our 100th Day of School! In Ms. Byrne’s class, they did 100th Day Exercises - including counting out 100 M&M’s. The older students made fanatic and interesting posters using their creativity and imagination. Each class celebrated its 100th day in unique and special ways. We hope everyone had a wonderful St. Valentine’s Day! Saint Valentine is the patron saint of love. Believers say God worked through his life to perform miracles and teach people how to recognize and experience true love. This famous saint, an Italian doctor who later became a priest, inspired the creation of the holiday of sending letters/cards to those we love on St. Valentine’s Day. The students made Special Valentines with messages to their parent(s). The students had parties in their classrooms where they had a chance to exchange cards and candy with everyone in their class. Shout out to our Home and School Committee for all their great help and support, our awesome Student Council, who helped write, organize, and deliver candy grams for the students, and to Ms. Olsen, for her wonderful guidance and help with this year’s Students Council.

South Boston

Virtual Public Meeting: 330 C Street

March 7, 2023

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Project Description:

Zoom Link: bit.ly/3xlcjNk

Toll Free: (833) 568 - 8864

Meeting ID: 160 508 0921 mail to: Stephen Harvey

The proposed project consists of a new six-story 74-room hotel, with a ground-floor restaurant, situated at 330 C Street in South Boston. The lot size is approximately 8,202 square feet and is currently occupied by a vacant single-story concrete block building which formerly housed a repair garage.

Boston Planning & Development Agency

One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 phone: 617.918.4418 email: stephen.j.harvey@boston.gov

@BostonPlans BostonPlans.org

Teresa Polhemus,

Executive Director/Secretary