Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Proceeds from the party will go toward the restoration and enhancement of the Esplanade.
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Wednesday, January 23
The Esplanade Association’s young professionals group – the TEA Council – is host an Ugly Sweater Party on Jan. 31st from 7 p.m to 10 p.m. to benefit the Charles River Esplanade. Dig out your ugliest sweater and enjoy a night out at the exclusive Foundation Room at the House of Blues (15 Lansdowne Street). Tickets are $25; buy them online or by calling 617-227-0365 x103. Your ticket will include: Proceeds from the evening will benefit the restoration and enhancement of the Charles River Esplanade.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
The Esplanade Association will host its 2nd annual Canine Promenade.
You're probably already preparing your dog's costume for Patch's Halloween Pet Costume contest (right?) so why not show it off this weekend at the Esplanade's Canine Promenade? The Esplanade Association and Pawsh Dog Boutique are inviting people to to dress up for a festive event this Saturday to support their efforts to restore and enhance the Charles River Esplanade, highlight the park as a resource for dog owners and to raise awareness about – and funds for – park improvements, including the historic Lotta Fountain. People planning to put their pooches in the promenade can buy tickets ($10) here; the event is free for spectators. Registration begins at 10:45 a.m. and the parade starts at 11 a.m at Fiedler Field, Esplanade [Map]. …
Monday, October 22, 2012
The sculpture was completed this month.
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Monday, October 22, 2012
The following is an edited release that was sent in by Christopher Timmel of The Esplanade Association: Work is now complete on the new sculpture and landscape project at the Esplanade’s Stoneman Playground, the site of the first project completed by The Esplanade Association eleven years ago near the intersection of Hereford Street and Storrow Drive. Though the sculpture and refurbished surrounding landscape are complete and open for use, The Esplanade Association plans to hold an official ribbon cutting ceremony in the upcoming spring. Mitch Ryerson was commissioned this past spring to transform a dead oak tree into a whimsical sculpture that is not only an attractive art piece, but also a practical resource for park users. Ryerson, who…
Friday, June 22, 2012
What to know to stay safe on the Charles.
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Friday, June 22, 2012
The following is an edited press release from The Esplanade Association: If you've been down to the Esplanade this week, you might have noticed that the water is looking rather green. The warm weather and slow-moving water has caused cyanobacteria, or more commonly called blue-green algae, to bloom and rise to the river's surface, making the Charles a bright green color. Our friends at the Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) have compiled information about blue-green algae below, and have advised the public to avoid contact. Blue-green algae can be hazardous to both humans AND animals, so keep your dogs on a short leash! Causes of blue-green algae blooms Implications of blue-green algae blooms Monitoring blue-green algae blooms…
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
The event is April 21. Sign up is now.
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012
The following is a press release from the Esplanade Association It's hard to believe it's that time of year again, but we're gearing up for the annual Charles River Cleanup on April 21. This event attracts thousands of volunteers each year to help improve the health of the Charles River and its parklands. Although we have reached capacity for general cleanup volunteers, there are still options available to get involved. See below for these volunteer opportunities on the Esplanade. We also will have a volunteer drop-in site at the Hatch Shell on the day of the Cleanup, so if you realize you can help out last minute, come on over! For detailed descriptions on these options, please visit the website. Volunteering on the Esplanade: If you are…
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Tani Marinovich, co-founded Friends of the Esplanade Playspace and helped raise $1.2 million to build the state-of-the-art play area.
Tani Marinovich, who co-founded the Friends of the Esplanade Playspace and helped raise $1.2 million to build the state-of-the-art play area, just joined the Esplanade Association as its first full-time Major Gifts Officer. “Tani is passionate about the Esplanade and already has proven she can rally community support and raise funds for the park,” said Margo Newman, the organization’s board chair. “We are thrilled to have her join our team and are very thankful to the Porpoise Fund for funding this position as well as that of the soon-to-be-hired horticulturist.” The Esplanade Association is stepping up its efforts to raise more funds from individuals, corporations and foundations. It recently proposed a major Long-Term Vision for park …
Friday, February 10, 2012
The Esplanade Association thinks a ferris wheel could be one way to improve the park. What are your big ideas?
Recently The Esplanade Association presented one possible vision of the Esplanade of the future, a vision which could include redesigning Storrow Drive, dismantling the Bowker overpass, and installing a ferris wheel reminiscent of the London Eye. In Patch coverage of the vision's unveiling, the Esplanade Association's executive director, Sylvia Salas, explained that, "This is a vision. These are a group of ideas. This is not a proposal, this is not a plan." The Association also showed a video of their concepts, and, after the segment on the ferris wheel ended, the voiceover asked, "Anyone got a better idea?" So, Beacon Hillers, we're going to put the question to you, as well. What belongs on your dream Esplanade? Would you put in a …
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Christopher Popham Smith
11:03 am on Saturday, February 11, 2012
I have always been in favor of compromise and a possible "middle ground" in all personal, business and political negotiations; however, altering the serenity of the Esplanade just does not make sense. more ›