Spend late night at the West End Museum tonight, Friday, Nov. 21
The West End Museum, located at 50 Staniford St., Suite 7, invites guests to spend their Friday evening at the museum on Friday, Nov. 21, from 8-11 p.m. for Late Night at the Museum. Enjoy games, drinks, and fun while dancing the night away to a silent disco party.
More information and links to purchase tickets can be found at: website www.thewestendmuseum.org/programs/
Nichols House Museum offers holiday events
The Nichols House Museum, located at 55 Mt. Vernon St., offers ‘Ring in the Season!’ on Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kick off the holiday season with some musical cheer! Join members of Back Bay Ringers to experience the magic of handbell ringing. Drop by the museum to see, hear, and play handbells during this free, family-friendly event.
Back Bay Ringers (BBR) is an advanced, auditioned community handbell ensemble based in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 2003 as the nation’s first open and affirming handbell ensemble dedicated to friends and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, BBR has a reputation for excellence, and has collaborated with renowned local arts organizations. Visit www.backbayringers.org/events for more information.
The museum offers Candlelight Tours on Dec. 4, 9, and 17 at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m.
Experience the Nichols House by (electric) candlelight on one of our evening tours. Each room is bedecked with seasonal trimming inspired by Nichols family traditions and turn-of-the-20th-century styles.
The museum will then sponsor an Author Visit with Matt Tavares on Dec. 6 at 3 p.m.
In partnership with Beacon Hill Books & Café, the museum is welcoming author Matt Tavares. He’ll read his newest book, ‘Dasher and the Polar Bear,’ as well as his classic version of ‘‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,’ which is set on Beacon Hill and features the Nichols House. Enjoy stories in the Nichols House parlor, then get your copies of the books signed. Both books are available to purchase in advance and on the day of the event from Beacon Hill Books & Cafe.
The museum offers Beacon Hill Holiday House Tour on Dec. 14 from noon to 4 p.m.
Be a part of the 30th annual Beacon Hill Holiday House Tour with the Nichols House Museum. A celebration of our historic neighborhood’s festive best, the Tour offers the rare opportunity to experience private homes decorated for the holiday season. This fundraiser showcases outstanding examples of historic preservation, as well as creative modern interpretations and adaptations in a broad range of architectural and interior design styles throughout Beacon HillTickets are available now.
Also, the museum will be decorated with seasonal trimmings from Thanksgiving through New Year’s. In November and December, tours are offered Thursday through Saturday, at 10 and 11 a.m., and noon, and on Sunday at 11 a.m., noon, and 1 p.m. During tour hours, visit the museum shop and view the current exhibit.
Visit nicholshousemuseum.org for more information on the Nichols House Museum.
Events coming to MGH Blum Center in December
The Blum Patient and Family Learning Center (Blum Center) at Massachusetts General Hospital is hosting a number of in-person educational and wellness sessions at the Blum Center (MGH Main Campus, White 110), including Mental Health Matters: A Journey Towards a Happier You on Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 5 to 6 p.m.; Lymph Flow Chair Yoga on Wednesday, Dec. 3, from noon to 1 p.m.; From Fatigue to Vitality: Unlocking the Power of Sleep Health on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 5 to 6 p.m.; The Myths and Facts of Gluten-Related Disorders on Monday, Dec. 8, from noon to 1 p.m.; and Surgery 101: What to Expect When Your Loved One Has an Operation on Monday, Dec. 15, from 4 to 5 p.m.
All sessions are free. For more information, call the Blum Center at 617-724-7352.
Come play Mah Jongg at the West End Community Center
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, you are invited to join the friendly Mah Jongg group. Instructors will be available to help new players, and everyone is welcome. Come meet new people, socialize, and play the game.
The group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the West End Community (within the West End Neighborhood Center), 75 Blossom Court (entrance on Thoreau Path).
To sign up or for more information, email Audrey Tedeman([email protected]) or Sandy Connor([email protected]).