2nd Annual Harvard Square Earth Day Clean-up video!
Volunteers from Harvard Square Businesses swept, scraped and power-washed the square! This video was produced by our member, Will Eifler and made possible through hard work and great organizing by […]
Cambridge Public Safety Association Spring Session, Wednesday May 20, 2015
The next CPSA session will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 from 9:00am – 11:00am. This session will be hosted by Museum of Science and will take place in […]
Cultural Survival Bazaar at The Plaza outside the Science Center
A Festival of Indigenous Arts, Music, and Cultures from Around the World. The Cultural Survival Bazaars are a fair trade international market celebrating the world’s diverse cultures. The Cultural Survival […]
ARTS FIRST week is here! April 27-May 3, 2015
Come celebrate the arts at Harvard this week! ARTS FIRST, the university’s annual arts showcase of student and faculty creativity, takes place April 30-May 3 at 11 university venues including […]
Congratulations to Harvard University’s Museum of Natural History for being named #1 by LA Times for best University Museum!
Harvard, Yale, Berkeley among top 10 college museums, CollegeRank says (Los Angeles Times)CollegeRank culled what it calls the 50 Most Amazing College Museums after looking at factors such as the […]
Honoring, and feeling, Heaney’s presence
Suite dedicated to Nobel Prize-winning poet who called Adams House home
Show the T some love…and thanks a million…times seven!
The events of last month made it clear to millions of people, how important the T is to the economic health and welfare of our entire region…and in fact, our Commonwealth.
Lovin’ Local program launch
This winter has been rough on both Cambridge residents and businesses. The good news is that spring is just around the corner.
Worst-Wintah-Evah and How You Can Make it a Little Warmer
As of March 4, 2015, Boston has experienced the second snowiest winter in recorded history, and with just two more inches to go, the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Boston – Cambridge is wishing for more snow. Looking to make the best of what could be one of the worst winters we’ve seen in a long time, the hotel is asking guests and locals to bring in warm winter items to be donated to the local Harvard Square Homeless Shelter between now and March 20, 2015.
Sean Moore Wins First Prize
Sean Moore wins First Prize at the Newton Art Association, James King Bonnar Annual Art Show for his beautiful painting of Harvard Square.
Rest In Peace Boris Nemtsov
A makeshift memorial to Boris Nemtsov has been carved out amidst a dirty and icy snow mound by the Igor Fokin Memorial in Harvard Square. The HSBA is honored that the local Russian community chose this location in Harvard Square to remember Boris Nemtsov, a leading Russian opposition political leader.
Harvard Square Startup Debuts a Super-Skinny Wallet on Kickstarter
Kiril and Catherine Alexandrov are the founders of Big Skinny Wallets, home of the “world’s thinnest wallets.” Aiming to eliminate the problems posed with bulky, heavy wallets, Kiril and Catherine developed wallets that are lighter, thinner and more durable than regular wallets.
Harvard med students’ city-chic wedding at The Sinclair!
Harvard med school students Laura and Nathan Scott pulled off a dreamy, DIY wedding in Harvard Square.
Salt & Olive named one of Boston Globe Magazine’s “Best of the New”
The Boston Globe Magazine says we’re worth our salt …
THE WEEKLY INTERVIEW: GUSTER DRUMMER BRIAN ROSENWORCEL
Guster began in the mid-’90s as a folk-leaning trio fond of busking in Harvard Square. In the years since, the band has moved on to more traditional concert venues, and augmented its plaintive acoustic guitar-and-bongo songs with instrumental color. New LP Evermotion adds shimmering keyboards, blocky synths, twinkling percussion and psychedelic-pop flourishes to the palette.
Hubway to Continue Year-Round Operations in Cambridge
Cambridge-based Hubway Bike Share Stations Will Remain Available through the Winter
Harvard Square Construction Update
The Cambridge Department of Public Works would like to provide an update on two projects in Harvard Square.
Harvard Square Business Association Announces the 2014 Calendar of Events!
Cambridge Common/Flagstaff Park Improvements
As part of the rehabilitation of the Cambridge Common and Flagstaff Park, MassDOT’s contractor, Newport Construction will mobilize on Massachusetts Ave near the intersection of Garden St on Thursday, June 12.
Boston Globe says, “Salt & Olive feels like an immaculately stocked pantry”
Congratulations to our newest HSBA member, Mary Taylor-Owner of Salt & Olive for the tremendous article and review in the Boston Globe! “Mary Dean Taylor, a former shoe executive, […]
Helping homeless help themselves Advocate believes personal approach is key to success
Showly Nicholson, who is working to find housing for the homeless, stands in Harvard Square in Cambridge. Nicholson volunteered at a homeless shelter as a freshman at Harvard College but felt he wasn’t making much of a difference. Now he is helping the homeless by getting them back on their feet.
Important Reminders & Information for Sunday’s 36th Annual Oktoberfest
To capture the pageantry of this year’s Oktoberfest activities, the Harvard Square Business Association will utilize aerial photography for the first time in the festival’s 36 years.
Harvard Summer School Opening Weekend, June 21 and 22
On Opening Weekend, the Harvard Summer School welcomes over 3,000 students from all over the world to the Harvard campus. Two thousand of these students will be moving into Harvard dorms and houses on Saturday and Sunday, with the remaining commuting students checking-in on both this weekend and into the following week to finalize registration.
Download the Ping4alerts! app to stay informed of Harvard Square alerts and messages!
We are pleased to announce that we are now working with HSBA member Ping4 Inc. to keep you informed of Harvard Square alerts and important messages. As you know, from time-to-time, the HSBA sends out alerts to members & friends, especially around street closures, construction projects, and other pertinent news.
Artist Submissions available for The 7th Annual Make Music / Fete de la Musique !
The Harvard Square Business Association is gearing up to celebrate the summer solstice with the 7th Annual Make Music Harvard Square / Fête de la Musique. On […]
Harvard Square Celebrates Mother’s Day
Join us in Harvard Square for Mother’s Day Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner! Bountiful brunches, delectable dinners and mouth-watering desserts await you and mom. Harvard Square’s assortments of diverse stores have countless options to make the day extra special. Selections include chocolate, wine, concerts, tours of Harvard Square, and some of the best shopping around!
Harvard Art Museums’ Renovated and Expanded Facility to Open November 16, 2014
New home will provide greater access to the collections, among the nation’s largest and most renowned, for students, faculty, scholars, and the public
TEDDY BEARS ON DISPLAY PARTY WITH SANTA, CAROLING & TREATS
The Harvard Square Business Association (HSBA), in partnership with the Salvation Army, invites you to celebrate the season with a festive holiday party featuring teddy bears decked out in their […]
FREE WI-FI IN HARVARD SQUARE
The Executive Director of the HSBA, Denise Jillson attributes her inspiration for this project to Cambridge City Councillor Henrietta Davis, Chair of the Cable TV, Telecommunications and Public Utilities, who […]
Make Music Harvard Square Artist Applications Available Now
The Harvard Square Business Association is pleased to announce that the 6th edition of Make Music / Harvard Square will take place on Saturday, June 22nd, 2013