May 19th Public Art Celebration! The Greenway Conservancy will be hosting a 2016 Public Art Celebration for its new art installations on Thursday, May 19th from 5pm – 8pm, with a short speaking program at 6:30pm at the Boston Calling Block Party. The event will span the entire length of The Greenway from Chinatown to the North End. There will be performances, food trucks, activities, a Boston Calling Block Party in Dewey Square, and meet-and-greets with artists whose work you can view on The Greenway.
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