The Beantown Bloggery

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The 2nd Annual "Celebration of the Arts" Red Carpet Charity Event is scheduled to be held Sunday January 29th, 2012 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the popular venue Estate, located in downtown Boston. This event, organized by local filmmaker Jae Williams of Forever Ink Productions, will raise money for the Boston Arts Academy Foundation, and is slated to bring together a line-up of the Boston area’s best and brightest young talent in performing arts, music, design and fine arts.

The Boston Arts Academy (BAA) is the city’s first and only high school for the visual and performing arts.  It was founded on the conviction that academics and the arts are equally important to student development and achievement.


The show will be hosted by KISS 108 FM radio personality Rich DiMare, and there will be a spoken word poetry performance by Hot 97 Boston's own Ms. Toya Tiffany, reading from her latest book, The Essence of My Totality.

Live musical performances from popular local artists will include former Making the Band contestant Makio, rock band Prospect Hill, R&B sensation Andrea LeClaire, Pop/ R&B artist Renee Marcou, Hip Hop Soul songstress Kao, and also featuring an appearance by members of the talented International Band.

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I always wanted to take the glass blowing class while I was at MIT.  But i just never got the chance.  Now, two things come to mind:

1.  I need to swing by MIT this upcoming Fall to buy a glass pumpkin.
2.  Perhaps I should swing by Diablo Glass School and figure out if glass blowing is for me.

Are you 21+ and interested in the art of glassblowing!?

We invite you to join us for our upcoming wine tasting this January 28.  Come enjoy an intimate glass blowing demonstration accompanied by a wide  selection of great wines and finger foods.  Cheese and crackers along with thin meats will be served in our lounge. Escape the cold and cozy up to Diablo Glass School’s 2100 degree furnace. Our wine tastings combine fantastic wines and cheeses and interesting folks with a a glass blowing demonstration from one of our artists. Solo or joined by friends, cast those mittens and scarves aside to relax by our fire while being mesmerized by the ancient practice of glass blowing. One lucky onlooker will leave with a special Diablo glass treasure. This is a great way to warm up the winter and have some out of the ordinary fun; we hope to see you there!

Call now to reserve your spot!

Price: $35 per person
Date: January 28, 2012
Time: 6:30 pm -- 9:30 pm

Location: Diablo Glass School
123 Terrace St, Boston, MA 02120

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Gavin DeGraw to Headline 2nd Annual Youk’s Kids Not Your Average Idol

Signing on to help raise money for kids in need, platinum selling artist, singer/songwriter Gavin DeGraw will join Boston Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis at the second annual Youk’s Kids Not Your Average Idol event, presented by New Balance. The event takes place on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at the State Room in Boston.

Not Your Average Idol will feature musical performances, comedy and much more, all designed to raise money to support Youk’s Kids. The event will be hosted by Sarah Colonna and Josh Wolf of Chelsea Lately. Other performers include AHMIR, one of the most popular R&B groups on YouTube, former American Idol contestant Ayla Brown, comedian Tony V,and Boston recording artist Will Dailey.

In addition to the performances, the event will feature a silent and live auction as well as food tastings from many of Boston’s top restaurants, including Bin 26, Bina Osteria, Blue Ginger, Bokx 109, Davio’s, Eastern Standard, The Fireplace, Island Creek Oysters, Lala Rokh, Not Your Average Joe’s, Samba Steak and Sushi, Starbucks, Sweet and Upstairs on the Square. U.S. Senators John Kerry and Scott Brown are the honorary co-chairs of the event.

Youk’s Kids is a nonprofit organization founded by Kevin Youkilis. The organization aims to create a community of support, increase awareness, and advocate for the health and well-being of children in need.

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