Part of my childhood
Growing up in Boston, some of my strongest memories are of engaging in arts and culture throughout the city. Going to the museums or the puppet theater in Roslindale. I remember being part of a mural...
View ArticleWhat actually is Boston?
People relate to the idea of Boston differently. Different neighborhoods have different ideas of arts and culture. It is important that this process showcases the uniqueness of what each neighborhood...
View ArticleArt center for South Boston!
We've been waiting so long. A permanent space (not borrowed for the day) for all ages to gather and create . Dance, music, theater, visual arts, writing all under one roof with a gallery! South Boston...
View ArticleThis may seem unrelated but, public transit needs to be better for the sake...
I dream of being able to get to an event in Sommerville, Cambridge, or JP from my home in Brookline without spending over an hour on public transit to go just a few miles. This sounds small, but...
View ArticleGrants and Residencies
The two ideas I have are 1) More grants for individual artists larger than the $2,000 mini-grants with no specific agenda like education or community benefit. 2) More residencies for individual artists...
View ArticleOne day French Fair/Festival
On City Hall Plaza a one day fair to celebrate french food and music. La vie en rose band plays french song like C'est si Bon and La vie en rose. We could have Tourtierre/Pork Pie and Salmon Pie.
View ArticleStay true to this great beginning!
I participated in the conversation on Aug 1 in Roxbury and was very energized by the process. We had a chance to have a good conversation and share some interesting ideas. I also felt that many people...
View ArticleWorld Unity Landmark - Beautiful Monument!
World Unity Inc. founded in 1993, seeks to build the first landmark in the world promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. It will showcase the Sun poem: Are you greater than the sun/ that shines on...
View ArticleBeautiful Monument by World Unity Inc
I came across an organization that has dedicated itself for the past 21 years to raise the funds needed to build the first monument in the world to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. The...
View ArticleMore Data
I would like to have more data available - especially to nonprofits who could share information and opportunities. Duplicity of services could be reduced and better support could be offered. With...
View ArticleLet's Redesign and Repaint the Mural
This past year, I had been in a dialogue with the Mayor's office about redoing a mural. Across from the Berklee building on 7 Haviland Street is a newly renovated playground. There stands an old mural....
View ArticleHello, Boston
The idea is this: Boston is an extraordinary place in so many respects. We are a mecca for medicine and academics. We are a creative city with lots of artists and musicians in our midst. We have a...
View ArticleCleary Square Park Idea
Fuoco Park is nestled among 3 spectacular shining gems of Hyde Park : the Municipal Building, the HP YMCA and the HP Library! The park is pretty pathetic; it has 4 entrance gates of which 3 are...
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