The Massachusetts Beirut Memorial at Christopher Columbus Park was buried this winter in snow except for these little wreathes hanging on the branches. There are nine dogwood trees surrounding the memorial, one for each Massachusetts Marine who were serving as peacekeepers and died on October 23, 1983 in the Beirut, Lebanon barracks terrorist bombing that killed 241 Americans. [Your web browser Read More…
by Thomas F. Schiavoni Since 1989 an inscribed bronze plaque, embedded in granite beneath a towering flagpole, has clearly established the identity of a magnificent public space on Boston’s waterfront. Long Wharf Park offers panoramic views and serenity at the edge of the sea – a stone toss away from a bustling hotel, commuter boats Read More…
The Celebrity Series of Boston is bringing back Street Pianos Boston from Sept 23-Oct 10, 2016. The pianos are part of an exhibit called Play Me, I’m Yours, created by artist Luke Jerram. There will be 60 pianos placed around Boston and Cambridge, including two pianos in the North End. There will be a piano Read More…
