Today is Friday, December 11th and on the 200th anniversary of one of America’s oldest open-air markets, Boston Haymarket vendors are continuing to persevere though the pandemic, read more on The Boston Globe.
Here’s what else you need to know for today…
6:00PM NEMPAC Holiday Open Mic Night. Join the North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) for our holiday-themed Open Mic Night, featuring musicians of all levels locally and across the world! Watch in the audience or sign up to perform by emailing ameek@nempacboston.org.
Notable News:
Charlie Baker announces statewide rollback of Massachusetts reopening plan in response to ‘disturbing’ COVID-19 trends
Earlier this week, Governor Baker announced the state will be going back to the first step of Phase 3 in the reopening plan – citing more restrictions to help stop the spread of COVID-19, read more on Boston.com.
Several Local Restaurants Go Into Hibernation
Prezza on Fleet St. has gone into hibernation as of Dec. 14, with a Facebook post saying the decision was due to “the current rise in Covid cases, new government restrictions, and overall consumer confidence in dining out.” (First reported by Boston Restaurant Talk.)
Like many other Boston restaurants, Monica’s Trattoria on Prince Street has gone into hibernation with a sign out front stating it’s closure is “Due to COVID and the COVID restrictions of the state of Massachusetts and the City of Boston,” read more on Boston Restaurant Talk.
West End Johnnie’s also joins the hibernation trend, per its Instagram.
Neighborhood Charm:
Plan your events with the Community Calendar:
Saturday, December 12
3:00PM NEMPAC/CWT Virtual Holiday Show Performance. Join the NEMPAC/CWT Music Theatre Troupe as they present a virtual production of “The Land of Forgotten Toys: A Christmas Musical”! With an ensemble of 14 students in grades 2 – 7, students have been rehearsing since September via Zoom and will showcase their performance livestreamed to your homes, see additional details here.
Sunday, December 13
3:00PM NEMPAC/CWT Virtual Holiday Show Performance. Join the NEMPAC/CWT Music Theatre Troupe as they present a virtual production of “The Land of Forgotten Toys: A Christmas Musical”! With an ensemble of 14 students in grades 2 – 7, students have been rehearsing since September via Zoom and will showcase their performance livestreamed to your homes, see additional details here.
4:00PM Candlelit Labyrinth Virtual Walk. Together virtually walk the Candlelit Labyrinth and share wishes for the wishing tree. RSVP via ZOOM.
Keep up with what’s happening on the Events Calendar.
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