May

15

2011 RVMS Farmers’ Market Entertainment Calendar

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The 2011 Roslindale Farmers’ Market takes place every Saturday from 9 am – 1:30 pm, kicking off on  June 4 and running through October 29.   Check back here for a regularly updated calendar of weekly activities, live music and special theme days throughout the season.

For a list of Farmers’ Market vendors, volunteer opportunities, and other general information about the market, visit our Farmers’ Market page.

JUNE

Saturday, June 4 – Opening Day

  • 10 am – for kids – Davey the Clown
  • 11am – live music by Opposite People

Saturday, June 11 – Sustainability Day

  • 10 am – Kasey Davis, Recycle Arts and Crafts for kids
  • 11am – live music with Bird Mancini, a rocking duo

Saturday, June 18

  • 10 am – kids art and fun with Mama and Me from Jamaica Plain
  • 11 am – live music with Bloco, a act with AfroBrazilian roots

Saturday, June 25 – Health and Wellness Day

  • 10 am – story telling with Corinne Hanney for the kids
  • 11 am – live music with Moniker, an Allston-based rock and roll trio recently back from South by Southwest

Saturday, July 2

  • 10am – drums and drum lessons with Tony Fonseca

Saturday, July 9 – Bike Day

  • 10am – Recycle Arts and Crafts with Kasey Appleman!
  • 11am – dynamic, fun tap dancing with Patrice Monahan and company!

Saturday, July 16

  • 10am – Davey the Clown for the kids
  • 11am – live music with Box of Records, a local hit

Saturday, July 23 – Dog Day

  • 10am – Recycle Arts with Kasey Appleman
  • 11am – live music with Zili Misik, an all-female band bringing a Caribbean, African, American sound

Saturday, July 30

  • 10am – art and fun for kids with Mama and Me from Jamaica Plain
  • 11am – live music with Cornell Coley and Sugarfoot, an amazing Afrolatin group

Saturday, August 6

  • 10am – kids music and fun with Debora Galiga
  • 11am – zinging sounds with the Beachcombovers

Saturday, August 13 – Picnic Day

  • 10am – Recycle Arts with Kasey Appleman
  • 11am – rocking  live music with Lenny Solomon

Saturday, August 20

  • 11am – Latin dance and dance lessons with Ritmo en Accion, a talented youth dance troupe from Hyde Square Task Force

Saturday, August 27 – Back to School Day

  • 10am – fun with Davey the Clown
  • 11am – lovely tunes with the Creek River String Band

Saturday, Sept 3

 

Saturday, Sept 10

  • 11am – live music with In the Mood

Saturday, Sept 17 – Hat Day

  • 10am – live chalking with Sidewalk Sam!
  • 11am – live music with the Red Hot Pokers

Saturday, Sept 24

  • 10am – kids’ magic with Peter Magic O’Malley
  • 11am – live music with Lutchinha and the Cruzamente Band, a seven-piece all-female band with Cape Verdean roots

Saturday, Oct 1

  • 10am – story telling with Corinne Hanney
  • 11am – live music with Terry Kitchen, a local dynamic guitarist

Saturday, Oct 8

Saturday, Oct 15

  • 11am – live music with folky, stomping Welcome Home, the band of local business staff Chris Roth (The Thrift Shop)

Saturday, Oct 22

  • 11am – live music with Jamie Saltman, pianist

Saturday, Oct 29 – Day of the Harvest

 

 

May

11

The Farmers’ Market countdown has begun! Volunteer meeting Wednesday, May 19

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Roslindale Farmers' Market entranceLess than a month from today on June 5, the Roslindale Farmers’ Market kicks off the 2010 season with a big opening day bash!  With five local produce farmers; two farms featuring locally raised meat, cheese and fresh eggs; locally baked breads and goodies; and an array of other specialty food and craft vendors, this year’s market will delight locavores and bring bustling activity and music to Roslindale Village every Saturday.

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May

10

Boschetto Bakery will soon have new life

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The now-closed Boschetto BakeryThe former Boschetto Bakery building is under new ownership as of earlier this month.  Owner Eric Battite, who owns the Real Deal Deli and Sugar Bakery in JP and West Roxbury, is currently renovating the space Read more

May

10

Cooperative Bank awards RVMS a $10,000 sponsorship

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TCB leaders present RVMS board members and staff with a sponsorship check.The Cooperative Bank of Roslindale recently presented RVMS with a $10,000 sponsorship for our annual Taste of Roslindale benefit, which raises funds for RVMS and the Roslindale Food Pantry while showcasing the neighborhood’s outstanding restaurants and food markets. Read more