Activism

Cultural Survival Bazaar

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Immerse yourself in the songs, colors, textures, and stories of Indigenous artists and their cultures from around the world at this free admission, family friendly festival. Since 1975, Cultural Survival's Bazaars have brought Indigenous artists from the US, Mexico, Guatemala, Venezuela, Colombia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Tibet, India, Nepal, China, and more! Buy finely embroidered tapestries and scarves; jewelry of silver, glass, and stone; aromatic woven natural fiber baskets; brilliantly colored paintings; handmade clothing; carved, knit, wire, and beaded animals; and much more. Listen to live Indigenous music, chat with Indigenous artists about their crafts and cultures, and celebrate the season with a beautiful memento of your local trip around the world. Live music on Dec 16 and 17 from 12pm - 4pm!

Art

Tortilla Social

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Join artist Salvador Jiménez-Flores for an interactive printmaking and food workshop using a multi-functional tortilla press. Participants of all ages will have the opportunity to use the tortilla press to make their own art print and to eat freshly made tortillas. Join us at Hyde Square Task Force (30 Sunnyside Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130) from 5:00-8:00 pm.  

Hyde Square Task Force youth will also premiere their documentary about El Barrio: Boston’s Latin Quarter Musical. This event is a part of Hyde Square Task Force’s ¡Viva el Latin Quarter!

Food

Teatro en el Parque

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Come to Mozart Park to enjoy live outdoor theater with Escena Latina Teatro performing Botánica and enjoy dinner at our pop-up cafe featuring delicious complimentary food from neighborhood restaurants and music starting at 5pm. Show starts at 7pm. Play is in Spanish with English subtitles on a giant video monitor. Botánica, by Dolores Prida, is a comedy that takes place in an herb shop where the venerable Doña Geno, a spiritual leader in the community, concocts love potions, divines the future and dispenses spiritual cures. Originally set in New York, Escena Latina Teatro has adapted the play to Boston.

Business

MOOYAH Burgers to Pitch Neighborhood Group on Jackson Square Restaurant

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A Texas-based burger and shake chain will make its case to the neighborhood next week to open an outpost of its fast-casual concept in Jackson Square. MOOYAH Bugers, Fries & Shakes seeks to open at 225 Centre St. That's the large building right next to the Jackson Square T where it meets Columbus Avenue. The company, headquartered in Dallas, had originally planned to open its JP restaurant in April or May. MOOYAH representatives are scheduled to appear at the Tuesday, June 6 meeting of the JP Neighborhood Council's Public Service Committee.

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Business

Chilacates Opening Second Location on Centre Street

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Popular Jamaica Plain taqueria Chilacates is opening a second location in the neighborhood, taking over the Centre Street space formerly occupied by the short-lived Pink Samurai dumpling house. A Chilacates employee at the taqueria's 224 Amory St. location confirmed to Jamaica Plain News that a second Chilacates will open at 658 Centre St. -- and that the Amory Street location will remain open as well. Chilacates, which opened in the summer of 2015, has quickly gained a loyal customer following who gravitate to their burritos, tacos and other Mexican specialties.

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Pink Samurai Dumpling House, 658 Centre St., poised to open soon. Photo taken Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016.

Long-awaited ‘Pink Samurai Dumpling House’ May Open as Soon as Friday

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We have it on good authority that the old Charlie Chan's on Centre Street will open as Pink Samurai Dumpling House as early as Friday. The chef who originally was going to launch the dumpling restaurant told Jamaica Plain News that while he is no longer involved in the project, he expects the new team may open as soon as Friday. We expect menu changes from the original concept. We'll pass along more as soon as we can confirm it. We've been unable to reach the owner but we'll update this story if we do.

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Ellana and Josef Haile of Blue Nile Restaurant pause for a photo at the JFK School on Tuesday, June 7, 2016.
Business

Blue Nile Changes Hands

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One of JP's most popular vegan and vegetarian restaurants, Blue Nile, is changing ownership. It faces a tricky exchange to keep a beer and wine license, however. But not much else is slated to change about the 389 Centre St. favorite. New owner Yosef Haile, brother of current owner Ellana Haile, has been managing the place for the last three years.

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From the Community

Sharpening Service In JP

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Thought folks would like to know that we have a new sharpening service in Jamaica Plain! The Sharpening Guy is now partnered with Hardware City JP's local ACE Hardware. We're now sharpening Knives-Scissors-Garden Tools and More! Drop off any Day of the week we have fast turn around and if the community supports us The Sharpening Guy will be on location every Saturday! We don't use grinders our method produces a Sharp Edge we Guarantee it or we'll re sharpen!

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Business

James’s Gate Has Closed

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Pour one out for James's Gate: The Irish pub on South Street has seemingly served the JP community for the final time. According to a sign posted on its doors this afternoon:
Dear faithful patrons,
We regret to inform you James's Gate had to close its doors. Thank you all for all your support over the years. We will miss all and hope to see you around the JP community. Sincerely,
James's Gate staff.

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From the Community

New Local Monthly Meal Kit – Good Food That Gives Back

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Being a JP resident, I know that people in our neighborhood love to eat good food that is locally sourced. Glenwood Garden, an e-market for sustainable food and shopping for a cause has a new project - a monthly chef's box - dinner for 2 meal kit that is delivered free, curated by a local chef, uses locally sourced ingredients, and shares profits with charity. The August chef's box was curated by Craig and Andris from Baking Steel - and contains pre-made dough and fresh ingredients to make: Artisan Margherita Pizza (fresh mozzarella, bianco di napoli tomatoes, and basil), Compressed Melon Panzanella Salad (melon, olives, onion, ciabatta, herbs, and balsamic vinegar), and a Berry Hand-pie (berries, ginger, honey). It comes with portioned (and some prepared) ingredients, and detailed step by step instructions on how to cook this meal to perfection. PLUS 25% of the profit from the sales of this box go the Greater Boston Food Bank.

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