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Sweeney Todd at Strand Theatre
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 This weekend from Thursday, April 7 to Saturday, April 9 Sweeney Todd will be playing at the stand for FREE! That's right for free! The cast is comprised of 24 students from the Boston area. Come enjoy Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's chilling, suspenseful, heart-pounding masterpiece in the beautiful Strand Theatre.
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LDBPI Benefit Features Sarah Hickman
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 The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute is holding a Benefit on Thursday evening which will feature musician Sarah Hickman, this year's state musician of Texas. Her songs were recently performed by fellow stars such as Willie Nelson, Shawn Colvin, and Rhett Miller on "Best of Times". Come enjoy dinner at 88 Wharf Riverfront Dining and beautiful Southern music.
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Groundbreaking for Edward M. Kennedy Institute
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 The Edward M. Kennedy Institute, which will be appropriately built right beside the JFK Library & Museum, will be breaking ground on Friday morning. Approximately 500 guests are expected to attend, including national, state, and local elected officials. Stop by for this momentous occasion and learn what this building plans to do for our community!
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Hip Hop Dance Classes at the GNA Teen Center
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 Want to learn some new dance moves? The GNA Teen Center is offering free hip-hop dance classes to youth ages 13 to 18 starting this Friday. Classes will be taught by Tyh Cespedes from the award winning hip-hop dance team Thee Slap Bracelets. So grab some sneakers and friends and head over to the GNA Teen Center at the Dorchester House!
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Annual Franklin Park Town Meeting
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 Join the Franklin Park Coalition this Saturday for a look into Franklin Park's future and help chart its course for the next five years. Coffee and morning treats will be provided and childcare is available upon request, so come and make a difference in your community's green spaces!
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"Allegorical Outfits, Fools Play" at Hancock 309
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 "Allegorical Outfits, Fool's Play" presents contemporary art and live performances created by SMFA Queer Students taking place at the SMFA and two new Boston galleries, one of those being Hancock 309! Works at the intersection of photography, video, performance, painting and sculpture will be displayed and the opening will be this Saturday evening. Come enjoy refreshments, musical performances and breathtaking works from SMFA students.
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Chili Cook-off
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 Come eat delicious chili recipes while supporting Dorchester Day at this annual tradition, the Chili Cook-off! People's Choice voting will continue so bring along your friends and family and vote for your favorite chili cooks this year.
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Dorchester Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert
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 This Sunday come listen to the beautiful sounds of the Dorchester Symphony Orchestra at the Parish of All Saints. This spring concert will feature Dorchester resident William Shoucair as conductor for the orchestra, and will be joined by violinist Annie Chen from the New England Conservatory as she plays the Mozart Violin Concerto #5 in A Major.
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| Adams Village Business Association Wine Tasting |
 The Adams Village Business Association will host a Wine Tasting Event on Tuesday, April 12th, at 6:00pm. Hors d'oeuvres provided by local businesses will be served and a variety of delicious wines will be available to try. The community is invited to enjoy a night of drinks and stimulating conversations while supporting an innovative community organization this Tuesday evening. |
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WHAT'S HOT AROUND THE DOT...
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Apply for Americorps and Serve with SCI
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 Here's your chance to make your community better and gain valuable experience. Social Capital Inc. has AmeriCorps opportunities for a year of service in your community.
SCI has openings for both Youth Leadership Coordinators and Outreach and Technology Coordinators throughout the Greater-Boston area. (Including several positions here in Dorchester with Dotwell! That's right, you could do what I do!)
For more information, click here!
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| Food Trucks In Boston Survey | |
 The City of Boston is excited to be creating space for mobile food trucks across Boston and wants your input on where you would like to see food trucks located. Do you feel there is a lack of food options in a nearby community? Voice your concern in an online survey! Your help will be critical to getting more food trucks on the streets of Boston.
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| Boston Tree Party Wants YOUR Help! | |
 The Boston Tree Party is a collaborative campaign to plant 100 pairs of heirloom apple trees in publicly used spaces across Greater Boston. Become a Delegation today and make a difference in your community and environmental health by planting a pair of heirloom apple trees at your school, business, place of worship, or community center! These trees will beautify your space, improve its air and soil quality, provide bushels of delicious apples, and create an engaging community gathering space. All you need is access to two pieces of land that are each 15' in diameter, a water source, healthy soil and the passion and commitment to care for these trees! Click here to sign up today
On Sunday, April 10th, The Tree Party will officially launch with the Boston Tree Party Inauguration, join them in celebrating the start of a wonderful new organization in our community.
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| Free Financial Health Class with Parent University | |
 The Boston Public Schools' "Parent University" classes are back! This course offers free workshops for BPS parents on a variety of good topics, including MCAS information for parents and financial health training series. This 6-day training series will cover 10-Wealth Principles designed to improve ones financial condition. Participants will learn principles and best practices to improve themselves and their communities. What a deal, register now before it's too late!
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| Tax Clinics Provide Free Credit Reports & Scores! | |
 The the DotWell tax clinics are still running until April 18 this year. Not only can you get your taxes done for FREE, but you can also receive a review of your credit report and score free of charge. Take advantage of this great opportunity while it is still here!
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April's Business of the Month: Savin Scoop! |
At mydorchester.org we always like to be in-the-know about our neighborhood. Now we can always get the scoop two ways at Savin Scoop, serving up its slogan "Local Ice Cream, Local Gossip."
Meet Joe Conway, a true know-it-all about ice cream and the community. Located near Savin Beach, Savin Park, schools, and a growing community of families, it seemed to Joe and partner Ken Osherow that "an ice cream shop was needed." Since it's opening in November of last year the community has caught on and proved this to be true.
Savin Scoop brings in a diverse clientele, acting as a community center with sweet rewards. Students from nearby schools flood the shop from 3-5, giving them a safe environment to hang out and grab a treat. All this goodness is not just for the kids - come check your email with free WIFI and enjoy fresh espresso.
This wonderful new arrival is not only getting attention from the Dorchester community, yesterday Mayor Menino graced us with his presence on Savin Hill Ave to cut the ribbon for Savin Scoop! Menino then meandered down the street, shaking hands with residents and popping into four other shops which have created 70 new jobs in Savin Hill; MTV Hair & Nails, At Home Real Estate, McKenna's Cafe, and the newly opened Savin Bar + Kitchen. The community then gathered together at Savin Bar and Kitchen for some drinks and scrumptious appetizers, concluding a mementous occasion for this community.
Joe has the right attitude about being a neighborhood business, "It's always about the neighborhood," he insists, "They are your supporters. Be there for the community, be a part of the community." For mydorchester.org, that is music to our ears. And combined with the delectable sight, taste, and smell of sweet cream, coffee, and fruit - we are more than satisfied to call Savin Scoop our April 2011 Business of the Month!
Click here to read the full article
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Saturday, April 16: GOTCHA Youth Summit - check out Sister Souljah, free food, workshops, talent show and more! ~
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Saturday, April 30: New England Urban Music Awards - the renowned award show is coming to the Strand this year & celebrating women in the music industry ~
Saturday, May 14: FIC Walk-A-Thon - Freedom In Christ Ministry needs walkers and your pledge! ~
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Friday, June 10: MyDorchester Night - a free event celebrating arts, culture & civic engagement within our community! ~
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Congratulations Alicia Zipp you got last week's eBlast photo correct! You truly know your Dorchester! And your yoga class was a hit, you must be having a great week! The location was a painting on a wall on Adams Street right by Dorchester Ave in Fields Corner. 
New Photo: Email eBlast@mydorchester.org if you know the location of the photo below and we will give you recognition in the next eBlast!  Send Us Your Photos for the MyDorchester Photo Contest! |
If you have photos of unique Dorchester outdoor artwork, monuments, you name it, email eBlast@mydorchester.org with your pictures of Dorchester and their locations so we can keep the photo contest up and running. We'll credit you as the author, of course.
Want to know where the past Photos of the Week were taken? Visit our Archive.
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Dorchester Flashback
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Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1517
In the first half of the 20 th century if you were traveling from Quincy to Dorchester by trolley car, you would cross the Neponset River and come to the car barn on the left in today's photo.
If you would like to receive a historical image via daily e-mail, please
join the Dorchester Historical Society's group by joining this google group. You may also want to contact Earl Taylor
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SCI Dorchester's mission is to strengthen the Dorchester community by connecting diverse individuals and organizations through civic engagement initiatives. We envision a community where individuals are strongly connected to their neighbors and play an active role in shaping the destiny of our community. This increase in 'social capital' will result in a community that is safer, healthier and more vital. For more information click here.
The mission of DotWell is to work in collaboration with our founding health center partners - Codman Square Health Center and Dorchester House Multi-Service Center -
to provide integrated clinical and community services that address
health disparities, build social capital, and meet the complex needs of
our communities.
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