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Like the arts and/or people and/or drinks? Next Opus Affair is Tues 3/13!

Mar 8th, 2012
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Join arts- and fun-interested folks next week at L’Espalier for mixing, mingling, and the opportunity to vote for your favorite of 3 non-profits to receive the proceeds from the evening’s punch bowl. This month’s featured non-profits are:

Handel and Haydn Society
Helios Early Opera
Boston Ballet

Fernet Branca and Carpano Antica sponsoring. Don’t miss it!
Tuesday, March 13, 6-9pm
@ L’Espalier 774 Boylston Street in the Back Bay
More details and RSVP here:
http://opusaffair.org/2012/opus-affair-march/

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FREE Film Screening and Round-Table Discussion with Boston Cares featuring the documentary Troop 1500

Nov 22nd, 2011
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Film and discussion FREE and open to the public.
City Year’s Lavine Civic Forum (Back Bay/Boston)
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
6:00-8:00PM.
You do not have to be a member of Boston Cares to attend.

For more info click here!

Join Boston Cares as we debate why children of prisoners are five times more likely than the average child to end up in prison at some point in their lives during our December Social Cinema screening featuring the documentary Troop 1500.

At Hilltop Prison in Gatesville, Texas, a unique Girl Scout troop, Troop 1500, unites daughters with mothers who are serving time for serious crimes, giving them a chance to rebuild their broken bonds. Facing long sentences from the courts, the mothers struggle to mend their fractured relationships with their daughters. Though the girls longingly await the day when their moms are free, their problems do not always end upon their mothers release. The result is a sobering but hopeful look at the struggles faced by the more than 1.5 million American children who have a parent behind bars.

After the screening, participants will have an opportunity to engage in a round-table discussion facilitated by guest speakers.

This event is part of PBS’ Emmy winning series Independent Lens, a free monthly film series hosted in partnership with Boston Cares, ITVS Community Cinema, and City Year.

Boston Cares organizes and leads team-oriented volunteer opportunities and services that have a positive impact on individuals and communities. Boston Cares is currently the largest volunteer center in New England and is a founding member of the Hands On Network, with affiliates in 250 US and international locations.

Please contact:
Rachel Freedline
Youth & Education Coordinator, AmeriCorps VISTA
617-422-0910 x208
rfreedline@bostoncares.org

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Eating Away in Back Bay

Nov 7th, 2011
by Dawn Quinlan.
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Hello again ONEin3ers,

I’m here this time to recommend two restaurants in our tres chic Back Bay neighborhood (for those who may remember me, I recommended a Sunday Fun Day in the South End last month). Now, let me start by noting that I like a lot of places in Back Bay, so these two are definitely not being mentioned because they are better than others. I just like them for very unique reasons…

A Little Bit of Vegas Without the Slot Machines
A friend and I recently went to check out Red Lantern on Stanhope Street, which opened this past summer. Online reviews were mixed, so we decided to see and judge for ourselves. The website describes it as “a sophisticated, sensual and tailored Asian Restaurant and Lounge…” so we weren’t sure what to expect. Frankly, I won’t deny that the place is interesting, but I need to warn you that it tries hard to be a “scene.” It’s almost as if it doesn’t realize that it’s not located in Vegas (for example, the waitresses wear black, skin-tight corsets and the lighting is dim at best). However, because of this, it is definitely a place to experience at least once. There’s a separate bar and dining area, so you can choose what you’d prefer. If you order food, try the duck buns (with sake, of course)!

Guacamole Heaven
Right next door to Red Lantern, at 35 Stanhope Street, is my favorite Mexican restaurant, Zocalo (the official website is coming soon). Honestly, if you’ve never been, you must go! The atmosphere is cozy and the food is delicioso. I swear they have the best guacamole I’ve ever tasted (made right at your table) and I honestly “need a moment” when I first bite into the corn appetizer. Seriously.

Until next time…

~MCS

P.S. Comments or other recommendations always welcome!

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Save the Date: LivableStreets Networking Night @ Lir November 9th

Oct 19th, 2011
by ONEin3.
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Been holding out for the perfect opportunity to find out whats happening in the Boston region and get involved in something along the lines of local planning, public health, social change and/or transportation? Would you like said opportunity to have free entry and free food? Us too.

Head over to the upcoming LivableStreets Networking Night!

Wednesday, November 9, 5:30-7:30pm
Lir Irish Pub & Restaurant, 903 Bolyston St, Boston

Interested in Boston’s urban planning and design scene? Love thinking about how cities are shaped? Applying to graduate schools or looking to get involved in advocacy, government, engineering or consulting firms? Come meet people in the field and learn what’s happening in your backyard and how to get involved.

A unique networking opportunity. Schmooze with people from five different groups and fellow community members. Take advantage of this event to expand your social network. Become part of a growing community of people who want to make the Boston region a better place to live, work and play.

Convened by LivableStreets Alliance with Young Professionals in Transportation (YPT), Planners Network Boston (PN), The Interdisciplinary Consortium on Urban Planning and Public Health (ICUPPH) & New England Insititute of Transportation Engineers (NEITE).

LivableStreets is your voice for a balance of biking, walking, and transit with automobiles—creating safe streets and livable communities—making the Boston region a better place to live, work, and play.

>For more information email kara@livablestreets.info

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