Join the West End Museum on December 19 at 7 p.m. for a talk on Burlesque. As early as 1858, Adah Isaacs Menken — the highest paid actress of her day — would set the stage for what would become modern burlesque. Lydia Thompson and her import of British Blondes would soon follow, along with Read More…
Rev. Stephen T. Ayres will retire at year-end from his position as Vicar of Old North Church as well as Executive Director of the Old North Foundation. Turning 65 in December, Ayres has been a community leader at the North End historic site since 1997. He recently broke the news to his congregation saying, “I Read More…
Things to know for Wednesday! Neighborhood Photo: News throughout Boston: Suffolk Downs owners want to keep simulcasting races after track is sold After the 161-acre Suffolk Downs site is sold and redeveloped, owners are hoping to retain their racing and simulcasting license and operations. The Boston Globe has more on their proposed plan and their looming sale to a subsidiary of Read More…
