REGISTER NOW: "We Are Boston 2022: From Dreams to Action" is now virtual on Thursday, March 3, at 6 p.m. 

"We Are Boston 2022: From Dreams to Action" will recognize the successes of the past year and name this year’s honorees who are champions of diversity and inclusiveness. The fun-filled evening will include performances and an inspiring program. Corporate sponsorships fund mini-grants for immigrant-serving nonprofits.

This year’s reception is on March 3 from 6 - 7 p.m. on Zoom. It was originally planned for February as an in-person event, but due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, it was postponed to March 3 to be a virtual reception. Local immigrant-serving nonprofits, corporate sponsors, and the public are all invited to attend. The event is free but registration is required.

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We Are Boston is hosted by Mayor Michelle Wu, the City of Boston Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA), and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Email MOIA's Chief of Staff Agnes Chang at agnes.chang@boston.gov to learn more about how to become a corporate sponsor.

Mayor Kim Janey, the Boston Landmarks Commission commemorates the designation of Shirley-Eustis Place in Roxbury as a historical landmark. With the Shirley-Eustis Houses well-known historical significance of former Governors Shirley and Eustis comes a hidden history that is often untold, unrecorded, and unrecognized. Ongoing research and oral history in Roxbury suggests that the lands were built, kept, and managed by enslaved people. Mayor Janey’s support and commemoration of the designation expands the history that is often centered in Boston.

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The Golf Course Concert Series is part of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s ParkARTS program. They are held in July, August, and September and shows begin at 6 p.m.

aBOUT Kaliloops:

• Kali Stoddard-Imari is a Boston based singer and songwriter who's sound consists of folk pop, rock, reggae, blues, and soul.
• Kaliloops has shared the stage with many talented artists, such as Taj Mahal, the Adam Ezra Group, Martin Sexton, Shawn Colvin, and Marc Cohn.
• Family and community inspires Kaliloops. His goal is to unite people and create positive experiences with every performance.

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The Golf Course Concert Series is part of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s ParkARTS program. They are held in July and August. Shows begin at 6 p.m.

Grayson TY

Western Massachusetts-based singer-songwriter Grayson Ty has mastered the art of vulnerability. Entirely unpretentious, his stage presence is easy, genuine, and unguarded. In an era of so much disconnection and artifice, Grayson brings audiences together with his honest, heartfelt lyrics, and soulful, soothing voice.

Following a sold-out release show for his debut EP Believe, Grayson has shared the stage with American Idol winner Nick Fradiani, Heather Maloney (Signature Sounds), and Crystal Bowersox (American Idol runner-up) among others. Believe earned regional and international acclaim as Grayson toured extensively.

Grayson’s impeccable songwriting brings out the best of his full range, from R&B crooning and folk-inspired storytelling to masterful pop riffs and earnest lyrics. He believes deeply in the connective power of music, working as a music therapist by day, and collaborating as cowriter with other songwriters.

Grayson most recent single, “Fall Again”, has rapidly gained over 29,000 streams on Spotify, and was highly-reviewed by journals across the United States and Europe. His music can be found an all platforms, as well as at his website: Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube

The Golf Course Concert Series is part of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s ParkARTS program. They are held in July and August. Shows begin at 6 p.m.

About It's a 'J' thing

The trio was established in the spring of 2016. Members Jessica Kelly, Jackie Turner, and James Caruso had previously played together with Aid to Navigation (2008-2016). When the group parted ways, the J’s came together to form It’s a J Thing.

The group has a dynamic sound boasting vocals from lead singer Jessica Kelly, a unique and powerful sound from Jackie Turner’s violin, and a solid core established by the guitar and singing of James Caruso. The group mixes in original tunes with a wide variety of cover songs spanning any music lover’s catalog.

It's a J Thing website

Our arts and crafts workshops are led by local artists. They're held Tuesday through Friday in July and August and run from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. These drop-in workshops encourage kids to explore their creativity through projects like mask making, crayon art, watercolor and much more. Supplies are provided, but you'll need to bring your creativity! 

This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. These workshops will take place in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

Registration is encouraged so we know how many supplies to bring (pre-registration is required for groups of 8 or more). Please email Shannon.murphy2@boston.gov to register

This series is also weather-dependent. Check our social media pages for updated weather info regarding this series. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on events: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

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