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The Statue of Science at the BPL in Copley Square

The toes in yesterday's clue are on the allegorical sculpture of Science at the entrance to the Boston Public Library. It is the work of Boston sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt, who was a teacher at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts. When his mentor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, could not complete the commissioned artwork for this area, Pratt was selected to create two statues representing Art and Science.

From the Boston Public Library's Collection here is Bella Pratt's reduced clay model for the work. I have not found any early photo showing that the lamps were ever installed.

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Words: Penny Cherubino
Photography: © 2012 Penny Cherubino

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January 29, 2013

The Statue of Science at the BPL in Copley Square

The toes in yesterday's clue are on the allegorical sculpture of Science at the entrance to the Boston Public Library. It is the work of Boston sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt, who was a teacher at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts. When his mentor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, could not complete the commissioned artwork for this area, Pratt was selected to create two statues representing Art and Science.

From the Boston Public Library's Collection here is Bella Pratt's reduced clay model for the work. I have not found any early photo showing that the lamps were ever installed.

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Words: Penny Cherubino
Photography: © 2012 Penny Cherubino

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January 29, 2013

The Statue of Science at the BPL in Copley Square

The toes in yesterday's clue are on the allegorical sculpture of Science at the entrance to the Boston Public Library. It is the work of Boston sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt, who was a teacher at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts. When his mentor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, could not complete the commissioned artwork for this area, Pratt was selected to create two statues representing Art and Science.

From the Boston Public Library's Collection here is Bella Pratt's reduced clay model for the work. I have not found any early photo showing that the lamps were ever installed.

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Words: Penny Cherubino
Photography: © 2012 Penny Cherubino

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January 29, 2013

How Much Do You Know about Commonwealth Avenue Mall?

Over the years I've written a lot of articles for print and web publications about the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. Most of them have quotes from Margaret Pokorny. She's been my personal tutor and resource on important aspects of our neighborhood like the Mall and the trees that make it such a special place.

During the weekend I saw a post from The Garden Club of the Back Bay that said Margaret will present "The Grandest Boulevard: Commonwealth Avenue Mall" at the Boston Public Library, this Thursday at 6 p.m., as part of the BPL's Building Boston Initiative.

From the BPL's Collection (circa 1880 – 1889)

I will be there because I'm not about to miss an opportunity to pick up a few more interesting facts about the park and see some of the visuals in her wonderful collection of materials about the Mall.

If you enjoy the park and would like to learn more about it, I hope you'll come and meet the woman to whom we all owe so much for all she does for the green spaces in the city. Last year the city selected her to be the first recipient of the annual Park Partners Award. She knows her subject and always makes hearing about it a fun experience.

Related Posts: Margaret also starred in our
How to Make a Great Holiday Bow from an Expert! Video.

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The Grandest Boulevard: Commonwealth Avenue Mall

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012, 6:00 – 7:30 P.M.

Boston Public Library in Copley Square

Commonwealth Salon

700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116 (map)

Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino

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December 10, 2012

How Much Do You Know about Commonwealth Avenue Mall?

Over the years I've written a lot of articles for print and web publications about the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. Most of them have quotes from Margaret Pokorny. She's been my personal tutor and resource on important aspects of our neighborhood like the Mall and the trees that make it such a special place.

During the weekend I saw a post from The Garden Club of the Back Bay that said Margaret will present "The Grandest Boulevard: Commonwealth Avenue Mall" at the Boston Public Library, this Thursday at 6 p.m., as part of the BPL's Building Boston Initiative.

From the BPL's Collection (circa 1880 – 1889)

I will be there because I'm not about to miss an opportunity to pick up a few more interesting facts about the park and see some of the visuals in her wonderful collection of materials about the Mall.

If you enjoy the park and would like to learn more about it, I hope you'll come and meet the woman to whom we all owe so much for all she does for the green spaces in the city. Last year the city selected her to be the first recipient of the annual Park Partners Award. She knows her subject and always makes hearing about it a fun experience.

Related Posts: Margaret also starred in our
How to Make a Great Holiday Bow from an Expert! Video.

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The Grandest Boulevard: Commonwealth Avenue Mall

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012, 6:00 – 7:30 P.M.

Boston Public Library in Copley Square

Commonwealth Salon

700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116 (map)

Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

December 10, 2012

How Much Do You Know about Commonwealth Avenue Mall?

Over the years I've written a lot of articles for print and web publications about the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. Most of them have quotes from Margaret Pokorny. She's been my personal tutor and resource on important aspects of our neighborhood like the Mall and the trees that make it such a special place.

During the weekend I saw a post from The Garden Club of the Back Bay that said Margaret will present "The Grandest Boulevard: Commonwealth Avenue Mall" at the Boston Public Library, this Thursday at 6 p.m., as part of the BPL's Building Boston Initiative.

From the BPL's Collection (circa 1880 – 1889)

I will be there because I'm not about to miss an opportunity to pick up a few more interesting facts about the park and see some of the visuals in her wonderful collection of materials about the Mall.

If you enjoy the park and would like to learn more about it, I hope you'll come and meet the woman to whom we all owe so much for all she does for the green spaces in the city. Last year the city selected her to be the first recipient of the annual Park Partners Award. She knows her subject and always makes hearing about it a fun experience.

Related Posts: Margaret also starred in our
How to Make a Great Holiday Bow from an Expert! Video.

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Details:

The Grandest Boulevard: Commonwealth Avenue Mall

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012, 6:00 – 7:30 P.M.

Boston Public Library in Copley Square

Commonwealth Salon

700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116 (map)

Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

December 10, 2012

What’s Open in Boston and MBTA Schedules Labor Day 2012

Here's a rundown of what's open and what's closed in Boston on Labor Day and changes to MBTA schedules for Monday, September 3, 2012.

This is an outdated post. We have created a permanent Labor Day holiday resource page that we'll update each year with new information. This will keep our readers from finding outdated pages like this one.

Labor Day In Boston Resource Page

Parade in Park Square Boston years ago when Labor Day Parades were common. Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection. Used under creative commons license.

Restaurants, bars: Open

Convenience stores: Open

Supermarkets: Open

Liquor stores: Open

Retail stores: Are allowed to open, if the owners wish to open.

City, Town, State and Federal offices and facilities are closed: This includes Schools, Libraries, and the Postal Service (express mail will be delivered). Only emergency services are available.

Financial Services: In general, as the British would say, this is a Bank Holiday with both Banks and the stock markets in the United State closed. Some international markets are open. And, check with your bank, they might have some offices open.

Boston Parking: You don't have to feed the meters. Other parking rules apply.

Street Sweeping: The City says, "Daytime street sweeping is suspended on city holidays, but nighttime sweeping schedules remain in effect. Constituents are advised to call 617-635-4500 for exact details."

Boston Trash Collection:
The City says,

"Monday, September 3 | 7am – Saturday, September 8, 2012 | 5pm

Delay trash and recycling pickup 1 day only if you live in Allston, Brighton, Dorchester, East Boston, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain*, Mattapan, Roslindale, or West Roxbury.

*If you live in Jamaica Plain and your trash is picked up 2 times per week, do not delay."

MBTA Labor Day Schedule, September 3, 2012

The MBTA says it will operate Subway trains (Red, Green, Orange, and Blue Lines), Silver Line, Buses, most Commuter Rail trains, and THE RIDE on a Sunday Schedule. For additional, specific information on routes, schedules, and fares, please call the MBTA at (617) 222-3200, TTY 617-222-5146, or visit www.mbta.com.

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Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photography: Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection.

August 16, 2012

What’s Open in Boston and MBTA Schedules Labor Day 2012

Here's a rundown of what's open and what's closed in Boston on Labor Day and changes to MBTA schedules for Monday, September 3, 2012.

This is an outdated post. We have created a permanent Labor Day holiday resource page that we'll update each year with new information. This will keep our readers from finding outdated pages like this one.

Labor Day In Boston Resource Page

Parade in Park Square Boston years ago when Labor Day Parades were common. Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection. Used under creative commons license.

Restaurants, bars: Open

Convenience stores: Open

Supermarkets: Open

Liquor stores: Open

Retail stores: Are allowed to open, if the owners wish to open.

City, Town, State and Federal offices and facilities are closed: This includes Schools, Libraries, and the Postal Service (express mail will be delivered). Only emergency services are available.

Financial Services: In general, as the British would say, this is a Bank Holiday with both Banks and the stock markets in the United State closed. Some international markets are open. And, check with your bank, they might have some offices open.

Boston Parking: You don't have to feed the meters. Other parking rules apply.

Street Sweeping: The City says, "Daytime street sweeping is suspended on city holidays, but nighttime sweeping schedules remain in effect. Constituents are advised to call 617-635-4500 for exact details."

Boston Trash Collection:
The City says,

"Monday, September 3 | 7am – Saturday, September 8, 2012 | 5pm

Delay trash and recycling pickup 1 day only if you live in Allston, Brighton, Dorchester, East Boston, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain*, Mattapan, Roslindale, or West Roxbury.

*If you live in Jamaica Plain and your trash is picked up 2 times per week, do not delay."

MBTA Labor Day Schedule, September 3, 2012

The MBTA says it will operate Subway trains (Red, Green, Orange, and Blue Lines), Silver Line, Buses, most Commuter Rail trains, and THE RIDE on a Sunday Schedule. For additional, specific information on routes, schedules, and fares, please call the MBTA at (617) 222-3200, TTY 617-222-5146, or visit www.mbta.com.

If information like this from BostonZest is helpful to you, support us by beginning all your Amazon shopping from one of the Amazon ads on our site or by Clicking here to go to the Amazon home page.

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Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photography: Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection.

August 16, 2012

What’s Open in Boston and MBTA Schedules Labor Day 2012

Here's a rundown of what's open and what's closed in Boston on Labor Day and changes to MBTA schedules for Monday, September 3, 2012.

This is an outdated post. We have created a permanent Labor Day holiday resource page that we'll update each year with new information. This will keep our readers from finding outdated pages like this one.

Labor Day In Boston Resource Page

Parade in Park Square Boston years ago when Labor Day Parades were common. Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection. Used under creative commons license.

Restaurants, bars: Open

Convenience stores: Open

Supermarkets: Open

Liquor stores: Open

Retail stores: Are allowed to open, if the owners wish to open.

City, Town, State and Federal offices and facilities are closed: This includes Schools, Libraries, and the Postal Service (express mail will be delivered). Only emergency services are available.

Financial Services: In general, as the British would say, this is a Bank Holiday with both Banks and the stock markets in the United State closed. Some international markets are open. And, check with your bank, they might have some offices open.

Boston Parking: You don't have to feed the meters. Other parking rules apply.

Street Sweeping: The City says, "Daytime street sweeping is suspended on city holidays, but nighttime sweeping schedules remain in effect. Constituents are advised to call 617-635-4500 for exact details."

Boston Trash Collection:
The City says,

"Monday, September 3 | 7am – Saturday, September 8, 2012 | 5pm

Delay trash and recycling pickup 1 day only if you live in Allston, Brighton, Dorchester, East Boston, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain*, Mattapan, Roslindale, or West Roxbury.

*If you live in Jamaica Plain and your trash is picked up 2 times per week, do not delay."

MBTA Labor Day Schedule, September 3, 2012

The MBTA says it will operate Subway trains (Red, Green, Orange, and Blue Lines), Silver Line, Buses, most Commuter Rail trains, and THE RIDE on a Sunday Schedule. For additional, specific information on routes, schedules, and fares, please call the MBTA at (617) 222-3200, TTY 617-222-5146, or visit www.mbta.com.

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Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photography: Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection.

August 16, 2012

Special Saturday Concerts July 28th in the Library Courtyard

The Boston Public Library Courtyard is the perfect place to enjoy some fine music. Tomorrow, there will be three, one hour-long concerts for you. We're making this series our Friday Link and turning over the keyboard to the concert organizers for details.

"Saturday, July 28, 11:00 am. – Amaryllis Chamber Ensemble
Since its inception in 2000, the Amaryllis Chamber Ensemble has presented diverse programs from the chamber music repertoire for wind and string instruments. Each member of the Amaryllis Chamber Ensemble brings a high level of musical artistry to the group, and they are quickly becoming known throughout the Boston area as outstanding musicians.

Saturday, July 28, 12:30 p.m. – The Brant Grieshaber Trio
A consummate band leader, soloist, and sideman, Brant Grieshaber performs all over New England, from the Maine Music Society to the Beantown Swing Orchestra, and from the Beehive to Johnny D's. He's shared the stage with jazz giants such as Grammy nominee Bill Frisell, James Carter, and Charlie Hunter.

Saturday, July 28, 2:00 p.m. – Annie Sharkey
Annie Sharkey began her career in musical theater in New York City. She has been a vocalist in the Boston area for over 25 years in various venues, including Broadway, cabaret, top forty, original rock, an oldies show band, and as a vocalist for the Winiker Orchestras.

The Boston Public Library’s regular Friday afternoon concert series features music that ranges from jazz to classical and from folk to funk at 12:30 p.m., each week, through August 31. For more information, visit www.bpl.org/concerts."

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Boston Public Library, Copley Square (map)

700 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02116

(617) 536-5400

bpl.org‎

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July 27, 2012

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