Arts & Culture Community Event Notices

Spring Events at the Armenian Heritage Park on the Greenway

As Spring returns, there will be several interesting events at the Armenian Heritage Park on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway. Mark your calendars!

2016 Reconfiguration of the Abstract Sculpture. Photo by Matt Conti.

Sunday, April 2, beginning at 8am and continuing through the morning, will be the reconfiguration of the Abstract Sculpture. This annual event is symbolic of all the people who were pulled away from their home country and came to America to re-establish themselves. The Charles G. and Doreen Bilezekian Fund supports this annual reconfiguration. See photos from last year’s event.

Sunday, April 23 from 3pm – 5pm individuals are invited by the Massachusetts Armenian Genocide Commemoration Committee to gather at the Park to honor their shared history.

Sunday, April 30 from 1:30pm – 3pm will be the Walk Against Genocide, beginning at the Holocaust Memorial and ending at the Armenian Heritage Park. Speakers will open and close the event.

Saturday, May 6 at 1pm individuals are invited to participate in a global Labyrinth Society initiative – Walk as One at 1 in Peace & Harmony. Participants should arrive at 12:45pm for an introduction to walking the labyrinth. Following the walk will be a reception at 2pm to view the 2017 Abstract Sculpture configuration. Remarks will be given by Jared Bowen, WGBH Executive Arts Editor & Host of Open Studio, and tea and desserts will be hosted by MEM Tea Imports and Eastern Lamejun Bakers.

Friday, June 9 from 7pm – 10pm will be a Park benefit at The KITCHEN of the Boston Public Market. Support the Armenian Heritage Park’s ongoing care by collaborating with The KITCHEN chefs to prepare delicious meals! Advance reservations required.

Wednesday, June 21 from 5pm – 6:30pm the Bostonian Hotel Boston and MEM Tea Imports are hosting Tea & Tranquility, a monthly series held on the third Wednesday of each month June – August. There will be an introduction to walking the labyrinth at 5:30pm.

Check our Community Calendar for updates on these events and more!