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Jose Mateo Dance For World Community Festival, 2012

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Dance for World Community™ is a project created by José Mateo Ballet Theatre that harnesses the vastly underutilized power of dance to improve the social and environmental health of our communities locally and beyond.

Calling All Musicians! The Fifth Annual Fete de la Musique/ Make Music Harvard Square

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Calling all musicians – come perform in the street of Harvard Square! Harvard Square hosts the fifth edition of Fête de la Musique / Make Music Harvard Square on Saturday June 16th, a free, outdoor, live music festival featuring more than 70 local bands.

Harvard to screen live outdoor simulcast of A.R.T.’s production of

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Harvard University announced today that it will host a live outdoor simulcast of the American Repertory Theater’s (A.R.T.) production of Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie on May 17.

The Boston LGBT Film Festival

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Boston LGBT Film Festival is proud to announce its schedule for the 2012 film

festival – taking place from May 3rd to 13th. The 28th Annual Boston LGBT Film Festival

promises to be the biggest celebration of queer cinema ever, with over forty feature films

and sixty shorts from 27 countries.

Mass Ave Mile Road Race

Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Harvard Square Business Association is pleased to announce that the Mass Ave Mile Road Race will take place on Sunday, July 22, 2012.

MayFair 2012 Applications Now Available!

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Join us for the 29th Annual MayFair celebration on May 6th as a vendor! Applications are now available for download as a PDF, please click on the links for the applications and more information. If you can not open the files please call the office at 617-491-3434 and we can assist you.

The Fifth Annual Bookish Ball and Shakespeare’s Birthday Celebration

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Harvard Square Business Association, Actors’ Shakespeare Project, the Cambridge Public Library and Bank of America proudly present a day-long event celebrating Harvard Square book stores, the birth of the Bard and the return of an icon!

Harvard-Go-Bragh

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Come to Harvard Square on Saturday, March 17^th and join us as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! This list of activities and promotions will be continually updated. Please visit harvardsquare.com for all things green!

Taste of Alsace In Harvard Square

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Please join us for our 2nd Annual signature event featuring an evening of Restaurant and Wine Tastings, a Silent Auction, and Live Jazz.

Chinese New Year in Harvard Square: The Year of the Water Dragon Starts at 1PM on Sunday!

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Harvard Square Business Association is excited to announce the 6^th Annual Chinese New Year Celebration in Harvard Square. The pageantry begins at noon on Sunday, February 12^th in historic Winthrop Park with a lion dance around the ancient oak tree. Immediately following the dance, join in the festivities as we parade through Harvard Square, past red and gold silk lanterns festooning the wrought iron lampposts on Massachusetts Avenue, and onward to our final destination, The Hong Kong Restaurant.

"Some Like it Hot Chili Cook-Off" Attracts Hundreds of Chili Lovers

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

As we gear up for our two final Harvard Square Winter Carnival events (Lovin’ the Square from Feb. 10^th – 14^th and Chinese New Year on Feb. 12^th), we send sincerest thanks to our fabulous “Some Like It Hot Chili Cook-Off” restaurants and Sponsors:

“Lovin’ the Square”: Valentine’s Day in Harvard Square

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Love is the air in Harvard Square! The Harvard Square Business Association is pleased to announce Valentine’s Day special menus and promotions taking place in our restaurants, hotels, stores and cultural institutions.

Super Bowl Sunday in Harvard Square

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Are you ready for some football? Outside of Indianapolis, Harvard Square is the place to experience the excitement of the Super Bowl! Regardless of which team you are routing for, or even if you are just tuning in to watch Madonna at half time, join us at one of our 90 restaurants and bars and revel in one of the most thrilling events of the year.

Hot, Spicy, Vegan, Traditional, and Exotic! 4th annual "Some Like It Hot Chili Cook-Off"

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Who has the best chili in Harvard Square? You decide! Sample chili from some of Harvard Square’s HOTTEST restaurants. Chow down on hot, spicy, vegan and traditional chili, and more exotic samplings, including Venezuelan chili from Harvard Square’s newly-opened Orinoco and Indian chili from the Maharaja! Vote for your favorite while enjoying the infectious beats of Afro Brazil.

Harvard Square Businesses welcome Lady Gaga by supporting her “Born This Way” Foundation!

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Harvard Square Business Association members and one very generous local realtor, Holly Donaldson of Coldwell Banker, prepare to welcome Lady Gaga to Harvard Square by supporting her foundation.

Hasty Pudding Announces Man of the Year

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Hasty Pudding Theatricals of Harvard University is thrilled to announce Jason Segel as the recipient of its 2012 Man of the Year award. The Pudding is proud to honor such an accomplished actor whose work has made an indelible mark on the world of entertainment.

Harvard Square is overjoyed at the return of its favorite monkey!

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Harvard Square Business Association is pleased to welcome Curious George back to the Square. Adam Hirsch, Owner of the World’s Only Curious George Store --Harvard Square shares his thoughts.

Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast “Walk/Ride Day” 2012 Kickoff

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Harvard Square Business Association in partnership with Green Streets Initiative, Harvard University and TD Bank, are pleased to announce the 4^th Annual “Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast” is scheduled for Friday, January 27^th!

StoryTrade: To Honor Sheldon Cohen!

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In partnership with the City of Cambridge and the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, the HSBA will honor Sheldon Cohen on Tuesday, January 10^th, 2012. This event will be facilitated by StoryStream Cambridge -- An ongoing, city-wide celebration of story!

4th Annual Green Eggs & Ham is great success!

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We are delighted to report that our 4^th Annual Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast to celebrate Green Street Initiatives Walk/Ride Friday was a great success.

Huge Turnout for the Everyone Loves Latkes in Harvard Square

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On Saturday, December 17, 2011, the Harvard Square Business Association hosted their 5^th Annual ‘Everyone Loves Latkes” party in Harvard Square.

Winter Carnival in Harvard Square

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Come join us for Winter Carnival in Harvard Square 2012! 6 weeks of fun including Music! Parades! Chocolate! Chili! Great Food! Green Events! Celebrities! Sports! Chinese New Year! Promotions and More!

Warm, Dark, Sweet and Luscious: Chocolate Festival in Harvard Square 2012

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Chocolate lovers rejoice! The Harvard Square Business Association and Harvard Square Chocolate Tours are pleased to announce the 2^nd Annual Chocolate Festival! This three day event includes Dining in the Dark at UpStairs on the Square and Nubar, where diners will be blindfolded and have their senses heightened as they indulge on chocolate meals. Fire + Ice will host Death by Chocolate, a Murder Mystery, where diners will experience delectable chocolate treats and an interactive theatre experience. For those who would like to learn more about the intricacies of chocolate and the chocolate making process, “The Art of Chocolate Tasting” will be hosted by Russell House Tavern and Finale will host “An Evening of Wine and Chocolate”. On Saturday from 1pm – 2pm, Deguglielmo Plaza (in front of Crema Cafe at 27 Brattle Street) will be the location of a free chocolate sampling event featuring delicious chocolate treats from Harvard Square’s finest purveyors along with prizes and entertainment!

Boston Celtic Music Festival in Harvard Square

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Boston's Celtic Music Fest (BCMFest) will celebrate its ninth anniversary January 6 and 7, 2012, at venues in Harvard Square. The festival is a popular showcase for Boston's best performers of music, song and dance from Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and other Celtic and Celtic-inspired traditions. BCMFest offers concerts and participatory events at three different Harvard Square locations, all within easy walking distance of one another. And there are parades throughout the festival. The festival also marks the start of the Harvard Square Business Associations Winter Carnival.

Hasty Pudding Announces Woman of the Year

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Hasty Pudding Theatricals of Harvard University is thrilled to announce Claire Danes as the recipient of its 2012 Woman of the Year award. The Pudding is proud to honor such an accomplished actress, who has challenged herself with a wide range of critically acclaimed roles spanning television, film, and theater.