Roxbury

The Suzuki School of Newton is excited to announce its new touring group, In Harmony. On Sunday June 12th, this group of 21 violinists from 1st grade to 10th grade plans to make an appearance in several diverse locations around the city of Boston, performing a variety of classical and popular music, including a fiddle tune called “On the Road to Boston”, and the Star Wars theme song. The school’s mission is to continue the work of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, who believed that music education inspired in children the discipline and compassion needed to develop into good citizens of the world. The touring group will work together as a team to go out into the community and share their love of beautiful music. 

Where: Roxbury YMCA 
285 Martin Luther King Blvd 
Roxbury, MA 02119

When: Sunday, Jun 12, 2016 4:00pm >> Read More

Come out to the 4th Annual Jazz Under Glass fundraiser at the Dudley Greenhouse, featuring the Fred Woodard Quartet with guest vocalist and emcee Fulani Haynes and fashions by The House of Nahdra. Ticket price includes dinner from neighborhood chefs, greenhouse tours, and activities for children. Join us! 

Sunday, June 5th
5-7:30 PM
The Dudley Greenhouse
11 Brook Ave., Roxbury, MA

$25/person, free for children under 12.

There’s no need to travel to a galaxy far, far away to get into the Star Wars spirit – The Force will be strong at Franklin Park Zoo.  When members of the New England Garrison and Alderaan Base dressed as characters from the films roam the zoo! The costumed characters are local members of the 501st Legion and the Rebel Legion; groups of Star Wars fans who, with the use of their movie-quality costumes, contribute to the local community through charity and volunteer work.

Guests are encouraged to wear their own Star Wars attire, take photos with the costumed characters and learn about how animal adaptations and behaviors in our galaxy relate to the creatures from the films through scavenger hunts and other activities. The animals will also join in on the fun as they enjoy treats and special Star Wars themed enrichment items throughout the day.

When: Saturday, May 28, 10am >> Read More

INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS in the 60s
Roxbury History Speaker Series

Where: Haley House Bakery Café 12 Dade Street, Roxbury, MA 02119
When: Wednesday, March 30
Come for dinner starting at 5 pm; program starts promptly at 7 pm
Please rsvp to roxburyhistory@gmail.com

Roxbury Community School, Highland Park Free School, and the New School for Children were independent schools founded by parents to provide their children with an excellent education when the Boston Public Schools were failing them.

What was special about these schools? What can we learn from them in light of today’s educational challenges? Parents, teachers and students from these schools will share their experiences.

Participants include: >> Read More

Join other women and girls to learn about GirlTrek and start walking! There will be prizes, family fun, and snacks. Get a jumpstart on your health while being a change maker. Reclaim your health and community by walking. This event happens rain or shine. Create a Superhero name and join the GirlTrek Movement!

• Arrive early and be one of the first 10 to get a special GirlTrek prize
• Meet National and Boston GirlTrek Leadership
• Register on the spot and be counted towards the goal of reaching 1 million women by 2018
• Have fun and practice self-care

When: Saturday, April 2at 9 AM - 11 AM

Where: Roxbury YMCA Soccer Field, 285 MLK Blvd, Roxbury MA >> Read More