Harvard University has lots of places for eating and drinking, and most do not have particularly good coffee. Its Art Museums offer the exception.
Coffee in a museum: Jenny’s Café
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Come swoon over the romance novel art of Elaine Gignilliat at Lovestruck
The work of Elaine Gignilliat is as identifiable as works by Vermeer or Munch, just not with the same cultural cache – she painted the covers of more than 350 romance novels.
Cambridge meetings, July 13-20: Potential upset for Affordable Housing Overlay zoning
Take part in meetings and gatherings on progress in Carl Barron Plaza, possible changes for Affordable Housing Overlay zoning and more.
Somerville meetings, July 13-20: After nearly two decades, a big step at the Star Market site
Take part in meetings on the development of the 90 Washington site, apartments in Porter Square and breaking ground at the old Star Market.
Somerville meetings, July 6-13: Voting a budget didn’t resolve the police body-camera issue
Take part in meetings on combining two public schools, remaking 90 Washington St., filling Arts Council leadership and the Armory arts building, whether police will get cameras, and more.
Davis Square Plaza owner agrees to let it be filled through October with musicians and other buskers
An agreement is in place to fill the unused Davis Square Plaza with musicians and other buskers, part of a bigger effort to reclaim the area.
Groups align on reclaiming Davis Square as a home for everyday art, starting Friday with a concert series
Two efforts to revive the square as a community gathering place are at critical stages, starting with a Down in Davis concert series launching Friday.
Life Drawing Boston draws love from its community along with an entertainment license
Life Drawing Boston is drawing life to Somerville’s Inner Belt and plans to add regular entertainment such as performances, dances and variety shows.
Belief in the success of the Black Lives Matter movement fell by 31% at a formal debate
As Black History Month came to a close, a civic organization reflected on one of the most defining and divisive movements of the digital era.
Black Lives Matter exhibit accepts the debate and stages it
“A critical reflection” runs through Black History Month with an Oxford-style debate toward the end on whether “The Black Lives Matter Movement was successful.”