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Laura Jennings

Blogger for Boston Landmarks Orchestra and Friends of the Public Garden
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Music

Boston Landmarks Orchestra Announces 2013 Season (in Back Bay Patch)

The Boston Landmarks Orchestra performs FREE concerts at the DCR's Hatch Shell and in neighborhoods throughout the city of Boston. Find out what's in store for 2013.

Liberty Mutual Foundation Funds Boston Landmarks Orchestra's Breaking Down Barriers Initiative for 2013 (in Back Bay Patch)

Boston Landmarks Orchestra is awarded grant money to support Breaking Down Barriers Initiative.

Meet Team Friends of the Public Garden: First Runner Announced

The Friends of the Public Garden is delighted to announce our first Boston Marathon Runner. We've got 3 spaces let on the team that we are hoping to fill soon! If you're interested apply today!

Duckling Day Highlights

Enjoy highlights from the annual Duckling Day Parade, held Mother's Day on the Boston Common.

Make Way for Duckling Day!

Duckling Day is this Sunday! Celebrate mother's day the duckling way!

Boston Landmarks Orchestra Receives 3 Major Grants

The Boston Landmarks Orchestra receives 3 major grants that ensure the future of the organization.

Sports

Play Ball at the Boston Common!

The Boston Common is a great place for sporting activities. Check out this list of some of the most popular sports played in Boston's public spaces.

Local Connections

Earth Day News: Picnic For the Planet at Frog Pond!

Looking for something to do to celebrate Earth Day this weekend? Help The Nature Conservancy set the Guinness World Record for largest global picnic at Picnic for the Planet!

Arts & Entertainment

Boston Landmarks Orchestra announces innovative programming for 2012 Festival at the Shell

The Boston Landmarks Orchestra announces innovative programming for the 2012 Festival at the Shell. Learn more about partnerships and view a complete season schedule here!

Government

Much Needed Tree Removal and Pruning

Several worrisome trees were removed by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department this weekend. The decision was based on recommendations by the Friends of the Public Garden consulting arborists.

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