A ceremonial closing of a time capsule filled with memorabilia of life on Beacon Hill during the Covid 19 pandemic will take place on December 6, at 2 pm in the library of the Beacon House, 19 Myrtle Street. Residents…
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Café at Beacon Hill Books Opens Its Doors for Business
Readers now have another reason to visit the most talked-out new business on Charles Street, with the opening of the Café at Beacon Hill Books on Tuesday, Nov. 15. The garden-level café, which seats 20 inside and another 12 at…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Holiday Decorating Days! Thank you to all who attended our Garlands & Greens fundraiser last night to welcome in the holiday season and raise funds for decorating the 1,100 gas lamps on Beacon Hill. Special thanks go to Mr. Tom…
Freeman and Cox Richardson To Receive Prescott Award for Excellence in Historical Writing
On November 17, noted historians Joanne Freeman and Heather Cox Richardson will jointly receive the Prescott Award for Excellence in Historical Writing from the Colonial Dames of Massachusetts in partnership with the Massachusetts Historical Society (MHS). After accepting the award…
The Nazis of Copley Square: A Talk by Charles Gallagher
Story by Marianne Salza The West End Museum (WEM) welcomed Boston College professor, Charles Gallagher, for a discussion about his book, “Nazis of Copley Square: The Forgotten Story of the Christian Front,” on November 9. In his book, Gallagher explains…
Working Toward a Healthy Body, Peaceful Mind and Joyful Heart
Special to the Times Join Dr. Beth Frates to explore how we can enhance our state of well-being and thrive. She’ll review research and practical strategies to improve our health with the 12 Step Model PAVING the Path to Wellness. …
Newly Renovated and Expanded Boston Athenaeum Welcomes Old and New Members Alike
A newly renovated and expanded Boston Athenaeum is eager to welcome back old members and invite new ones into the fold after reopening on Tuesday, Nov. 15, following 14 months of construction. “We’re eager to welcome new members and returning…
Beacon Hill Women’s Forum Welcomes Guest Speaker Sara Campbell
Story by Marianne Salza Sara Campbell, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sara Campbell, Limited, has her 22 women’s fashion boutiques laid out like living rooms. Customers can relax, drink wine, and eat cookies as they browse chic blouses, pants,…
Women’s Lunch Place Art Instructor and Former Guest Designs This Year’s Holiday Card for Shelter
Each year, Women’s Lunch Place produces a holiday card, with proceeds going to support women experiencing hunger, homelessness, and poverty, and while the cards have typically been designed in the past by a current guest of the Newbury Street women’s…
Remembering Matthew Raisz of Marika’s Antiques
Matthew “Matt” Raisz, owner of Marika’s Antiques on Charles Street, passed away on Oct. 20, following a tough battle with multiple myeloma. He was only 69. Matt joined the staff of Marika’s Antiques in 1974. His grandmother and the founder…