Organization

Arts on the Arcade

Presented by Mayor's Office of Arts, Tourism & Special Events at Faneuil Hall

July 12-August 30, 2013

Arts on the Arcade offers a diverse range of visual and performing artistic expressions.  Currently in its 11th year, Arts on the Arcade evokes a lively and festive European marketplace.  Each year, juried selections of visual and crafts artists are given the opportunity to sell handmade crafts and artwork covering many different...

TWO PLAYS, ONE HOUSE: A RAISIN IN THE SUN AND CLYBOURNE PARK AT THE STRAND

Presented by Mayor's Office of Arts, Tourism & Special Events at The Strand Theatre

February 20, 2013

Members of the casts of the Huntington’s A Raisin in the Sun and SpeakEasy Stage Company’s Clybourne Park come together at the Strand Theatre for this special event featuring scenes from each show, Q&A with artists, and the chance to win tickets to both plays.

FREE and open to the public.

Hosted by Karen Holmes...

A Day of Service & Celebration in Honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Presented by Mayor's Office of Arts, Tourism & Special Events

January 21, 2013

The Mayor’s Office of Arts, Tourism, and Special Events, The Museum of African American History and the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras  present Boston’s 11th annual “A Day of Service and Celebration in Honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” on Monday, January 21, 2013 at 1pm in Faneuil Hall.  The music...

Hallelujah! Gospel Holiday Explosion

Presented by Mayor's Office of Arts, Tourism & Special Events at The Strand Theatre

December 1, 2012

The Holiday at the Strand concert is presented by the Mayor's Office of Arts, Tourism, and Special Events. There will be performances by LoveTones, God's Marionettes Liturgical Dancers, Godz MessenGer, Alexi, Adam Walker, and the Anointed Biblical Scriptures.

Commonwealth Avenue Mall Lighting

Presented by Mayor's Office of Arts, Tourism & Special Events

November 29, 2012

Since 2003, the Mall has been successfully lit without public funds thanks to the efforts of chairperson Mimi La Camera, the lighting committee, and many neighborhood supporters. Following the Boston Common Lighting, the Commonwealth Avenue Mall will be lit.

Location: Commonwealth Avenue Mall

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Macy's Holiday Tree Lighting 2012

Presented by Mayor's Office of Arts, Tourism & Special Events at Macy's at Downtown Crossing

November 23, 2012

Macy's annual post-Thanksgiving tree lighting in Boston continues, as the store places this year's holiday tree atop the marquee at Downtown Crossing location.