FIRST THURSDAYS is organized by JP Centre/South Main Streets. Each First Thursday of the month, more than two dozen businesses along Centre and South Streets are transformed into galleries featuring works from local artists. Open receptions at each location, from 6 – 8 PM, offer a chance to meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, and experience JP’s fabulous businesses in an entirely new light.
For more information:
Check out: www.jpcentresouth.org.
CHAPTER AND VERSE is a long-running literary reading series presented at the House on the first Wednesday evening of the month, from October through May. The series features writers of poetry, fiction, and literary nonfiction from eastern Massachusetts, with an emphasis on presenting local and emerging artists. Refreshments are served after the readings and everyone is encouraged to stay and chat with the readers.
For more information:
Contact Dorothy Derifield at: dorothy.derifield@gmail.com or call (617) 325-8388.
CLASSICAL CONCERT SERIES recreates the atmosphere of 18th and 19th century “musical afternoons” in a historic setting. Afternoon tea follows the program.
For more information:
Contact Katherine Cipolla at: katherinecipolla@netscape.net or call (617) 524-6505.
JP UNPLUGGED is an acoustic music series that launched in February 2007. Initiated by Jess Yoakum, a group of Boston-based singer/songwriters have banded together to create this parlor series at the House. Each month a nationally touring headliner performs, paired with a JP Unplugged volunteer, as the opening act.
For more information:
Check out: www.jpunplugged.org.