$100 Works on Paper

FPAC to Host $100 Works on Paper Fundraiser


The Fort Point Arts Community (FPAC) is proud to present "Paper Chase 100", a group exhibition to benefit FPAC.  The exhibition will be comprised completely of unframed works on paper by FPAC Members, all priced at $100 each.  This is the first exhibition of its kind that FPAC has produced.  The hope is that this exhibition will engage the community in a new way by making art accessible to a broad range of art lovers and allowing artists and viewers to play an active role in supporting the arts in Fort Point.

FPAC is Boston's oldest artist community and seeks to enrich the Fort Point area with a resident artist population that contributes to the district's and the City of Boston's cultural life . "Paper Chase 100" will take place at the FPAC Gallery at 300 Summer Street and will run from September 12 to 29, 2011.  There will be an opening reception on September 15th from 5:30-8:00pm.

For more information contact the FPAC Gallery at gallery@fortpointarts.org or visit www.fortpointarts.org

Details:

Sept 12-29, 2011

FPAC Gallery

300 Summer St.

Mondays 9:00 am-3:30 pm

Tuesdays-Fridays 9:00am-9:00pm

BRA Community Meeting - 630 East Second St

Project Name: 630 East Second Street Condominiums – South Boston

Project Proponent: Mr. Michael Indresano

Project Description: Mr. Michael Indresano, (the “Proponent”) intends to raze the current one story commercial building at the 630 East Second Street site and construct a new residential condominium building in its place. The project will call for a five story structure containing twenty-two (nineteen market rate and three affordable) units and twenty-six at grade parking spaces.

Meeting Date/ Place: 6:00 PM, Monday, September  19, 2011 at the Tynan Elementary School - 650 East 4th Street, South Boston, MA, 02127.

Close of Comment Period: Monday, September 30, 2011

MAIL TO:                             ERICO LOPEZ

BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

ONE CITY HALL SQUARE, 9^TH FLOOR

BOSTON, MA 02201

FAX TO:                                617-742-7783

PHONE:                                617-918-4429

EMAILTO:                            erico.lopez.bra@cityofboston.gov

Cliff diving at the ICA

A huge crowd came out for the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series at the ICA on Saturday. The competition kicked off with kayaking skydiver.  See the video here

And it was nice to see how many people biked over for the event.  Every lamp-post and street sign was doubled up with bikes:

Water Taxi Service on Boston Harbor

From Cam:

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Captain Don's water taxi has just come on the scene and they are wonderful. My Mom isn't very mobile and they picked us up at Battery Wharf in the North End, took us to fan pier for the diving and then picked us up to drop us off at Legal Harborside. They couldn't have been nicer or more professional. The phone number is 617-828-9005. Website: http://www.comesailawaynow.com/.  We are lucky to have such a great new addition. There is a new dock near the Gillette property coming soon and they may even be able to come there during low tide.
 

Video:

This Weekend: Cliff Diving at the ICA

The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series is coming to Boston this weekend.  A platform has been setup on top of the ICA and divers will dive into the harbor.


There are trial dives Friday afternoon at 2pm.  The main contest starts at 3pm on Saturday.  It's free and you can watch on the ICA's deck or on Fan Pier.

8/10: Wendy Shapiro at 35 Channel Center

FPAC presents THE WHITE SERIES at 35 Channel Center:

wednesday. august 10th

reception showcasing my latest white series

date: wednesday. august 10th. 5:30-7:30pm

location: 35 channel center gallery space. first floor lobby. boston. ma

parking: There is a lot off A street and street parking is also available

drinks will be served (thanks sagarino's!) + a FREE raffle which includes:

g.cards from toro. avanti. barlows. s.boston. yoga. front. bob's your uncle. sophia's cafe and +

shapirodesigns.com

Papagayo Entertainment License, 8/2, 6 PM

 
Community Meeting:
Papagayo Entertainment License Application
Tuesday August 2nd, 6:00pm
Papagayo (in the rear of the restaurant)



Hosted by: Brad Dalbeck- Legendary Restaurant Group

Military Training Exercises Next Two Weeks

CITY OF BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

Office of the Mayor
Thomas M. Menino

For Immediate Release:                                                             For More Information Contact:

Monday, July 25, 2011                                                                       Press Office, (617) 635-4461

**MEDIA ALERT**

Military Training Exercises to Take Place Around Boston

WHEN:         July 26, 2011 – August 5, 2011

WHAT:         

Joint federal military training exercises will take place within and around the Boston area between July 26^th and August 5^th. Military personnel will conduct training exercises to ensure the military's ability to operate in urban environments, prepare forces for upcoming overseas deployments, and meet mandatory training certification requirements. Helicopters will be used in these exercises.

The Boston Police Department is working with military personnel to coordinate training sites that will minimize negative impacts on our Boston citizens and their daily routines. Safety precautions have been taken to prevent risk to the general public and the military personnel involved.  With that, training site locations are not open to the public and will be guarded by uniformed personnel to provide additional safety.

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Fireworks on Fan Pier Tonight

As part of the Extreme Sailing event, there will be fireworks in the harbor tonight at ~9:30 PM.   

The Coast Guard has established a safety zone for boats:


SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone within
the Sector Boston Captain of the Port (COTP) Zone for the Fan Pier
Yacht Club Fireworks display. This safety zone is necessary to provide
for the safety of life on navigable waters during the fireworks event.
Entering into, transiting through, mooring or anchoring within this
zone is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP or the designated on-
scene representative.

DATES: This rule is effective and will be enforced from 9:30 p.m. to 10
p.m. on June 30, 2011.

Extreme Sailing

The Extreme Sailing Series on Fan Pier starts today and runs through this weekend.  The map and schedule are below; more details on:

http://www.extremesailingseries.com/

Thursday, June 30,
11am	Race Village Opens
11am -1pm	Courageous Sailing Events
1:30-2pm	Red Bull Air Force skydivers
1:45pm	Parade of Sail
2pm-5pm	Extreme 40′s racing
4pm-7pm	Splash Time
4pm	Big Nazo-Walkabout performers
5:30pm	Extreme Sailing Prize Ceremony
6pm	Fox 25 Live
6:00-6:30pm	Red Bull Air Force skydivers
7pm-11pm	Entertainment on Main Stage-Groove Authority
9:50pm	Fireworks over Boston Harbor
10pm	Fox 25 Live
11pm	Race Village Closes
	Fox 25 Live

Friday,  July 1
6-10am	Fox 25 Live-Zip Trip
7am	Red Bull Air Force skydivers
11am	Race Village Opens
11am -1pm	Courageous Sailing Events
1:30-2pm	Red Bull Air Force skydivers
1:45pm	Parade of Sail
2pm-5pm	Extreme 40′s racing
4pm-7pm	Splash Time
4pm	Big Nazo-Walkabout performers
5:30pm	Extreme Sailing Prize Ceremony
7pm-11pm	Entertainment on Main Stage-James Montgomery
11pm	Race Village Closes

Saturday, July 2
11am	Race Village Opens
11am -1pm	Courageous Sailing Events
1:45pm	Parade of Sail
2pm-5pm	Extreme 40′s racing
4pm-7pm	Splash Time
5:30pm	Extreme Sailing Prize Ceremony
7pm-11pm	Entertainment on Main Stage-Entrain
11pm	Race Village Closes

Sunday, July 3
11am	Race Village Opens
11am -1pm	Courageous Sailing Events
1:45pm	Parade of Sail
2pm-5pm	Extreme 40′s racing
4pm-7pm	Splash Time
4pm	Big Nazo-Walkabout performers
5:30pm	Extreme Sailing Prize Ceremony
7pm-11pm	Entertainment on Main Stage
11pm	Race Village Closes

Monday, July 4
11am	Race Village Opens
11am -1pm	Courageous Sailing Events
1:45pm	Parade of Sail
2pm-5pm	Extreme 40′s racing
3pm-6pm	Splash Time
5:30pm	Extreme Sailing Prize Ceremony
6pm	Race Village Closes

Vertex Building in Cake

(via @MassChallenge)

Construction Starts on Vertex Building

via @karlbuttner: