On March 29, 2023 Governor Healy approved an extension to remote and hybrid meeting options for public bodies established under Former Governor Baker's Executive Order of March 12, 2020 Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law through March 31, 2025. The Public Facilities Commission (PFC) will continue to conduct its meetings virtually. This enables the PFC to conduct its usual business while adhering to public health recommendations and ensuring public access to its deliberations through adequate, alternative means.
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Join us at an online community engagement meeting to discuss design concepts for Watson Park.
We'd love for you to join us in our online presentation with a question-and-answer session afterward. Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at abigail.chatfield@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov or 617-504-7709, by August 29.
A series of events and concerts : a movement promoting expressive music and art for social change.
The series honors artistic voice, freedom, and the gateway to truth and experimentation in the pursuit of justice. Culture Nights is a cultural programming initiative by The Artist Initiative for Revolution (AIR) in partnership with the City of Boston Mayor's Office of Equity and Inclusion Cabinet: Racial Justice.
ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our online meeting link or calling 1-929-436-2866 and entering meeting id # 922 9607 2991...
Join us this summer in Boston Parks for live salsa music and dance.
Created in honor of Latin music icon Tito Puente, this series celebrates years of bringing live Latin music with a strong salsa influence to Boston parks. The series is sponsored in part by:
Hugo Díaz was raised in the vibrant world of tropical music. At the age of 15, he discovered his natural talent for singing and has been performing ever since. His musical development began with Cinco En Clave, led by director Carlos Daly, where he had the opportunity to share the stage with notable artists such as Mel Martinez, Paquito Acosta, Wiki Gonzalez, Primi Cruz, and Manolo Lezcano.
As his career progressed, doors began to open for Díaz, and he went on to perform with La Orquesta Mulenze, La Orquesta Abran Paso, as well as with prominent figures in the Latin music scene, including Pedro Brull, Yolanda Rivera, Luigi Texidor, Luisito Carrión, Tito Rojas, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Pichie Perez, and many others.
Díaz's performances have taken him to renowned venues like the Lincoln Center in New York, where he captivated an audience of 7,000 people, as well as countless patronal celebrations and festivals. His rich musical journey continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.
Join us this summer in Boston Parks for live salsa music and dance.
Created in honor of Latin music icon Tito Puente, this series celebrates years of bringing live Latin music with a strong salsa influence to Boston parks. The series is sponsored in part by:
Barbara Zamora Vargas is a Cuban singer and songwriter renowned for her versatility and distinguished career in music. She graduated from the Instituto Superior de Arte (ISA) in Havana, Cuba, specializing in choral conducting under the guidance of esteemed instructors like Linda Mirabal, Zenaida Castro Romeu, and María Felicia Pérez.
In 1992, Vargas joined the legendary Cuban female orchestra Anacaona, where she has remained as a lead singer ever since. With Anacaona, she has performed on global stages and participated in numerous prestigious festivals, including Nuits D'Afrique in Montreal, Sunfest in London, Aruba’s International Jazz Festival, and Salsa al Parque in Bogotá, Colombia. Her work with Anacaona also saw her perform in the musical theater production El Burgués Gentilhombre, which was showcased at the Chaillot Theatre in Paris, the Metropolitan Hall in Mexico City, and the Monte Carlo Casino in Monaco.
Vargas's career extends far beyond Anacaona. She has contributed as a backup singer in several notable productions, including the Latin Grammy-winning La Rumba Soy Yo in 2001, Isaac Delgado’s Versos en el Cielo, and Control by Manolito y su Trabuco. As a soloist, she has performed in prestigious events like the Adolfo Guzmán and OTI contests, as well as the Benny Moré Festival.
In 2011, Vargas launched her solo career with the release of Mi Entrega, an album that showcases her songwriting talents across a variety of genres, including bolero, son, blues, salsa, cha-cha-cha, danzón, and fusion. Her work continues to resonate with audiences worldwide, marking her as a significant figure in Latin music.
To participate, please go to our Zoom meeting link, or call +1-929-436-2866 (US) and enter meeting id: #930 2518 3679. You can also submit written comments to staff via email at SouthEndLDC@boston.gov.
Drop by to view the design plans for the bike lanes coming to Berkeley and Beacon Streets this year.
We’re adding separated bike lanes on Berkeley Street, a block of Beacon Street, and two blocks of Columbus Avenue as part of an expansion to close gaps in Boston’s low-stress bike network. The new lanes will create continuous, comfortable rides through the Back Bay the South End. The new, two-way lane on Beacon Street will bring bikers all the way to the Arthur Fiedler Footbridge and the Charles River.
We will have a table set up outside at the corner of Berkeley Street and Beacon Street. Drop by anytime to view the design plans, ask questions, and learn more about the project.
