A Remembrance and a Dedication As we approach the summer solstice and the 4th of July holiday, Harvard Square businesses are preparing to welcome the public back to the Square.They are hard at work, adhering to CDC, state and local guidelines.
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Local Artists Mark Ostow and Lennie Peterson Featured at the Harvard Square Kiosk
The Harvard Square Business Association is pleased to feature the work of two distinguished local artists, Mark Ostow and Lennie Peterson, for the dual purpose of chronicling the pandemic and celebrating Black History Month.
Celebrating Black History Month
Last month, to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, artist Lennie Peterson partnered with the HSBA to display a 3’ x 6’ mixed media portrait of Nina Simone in the Harvard Square Kiosk.
‘Love Notes’ Please send us yours!
Please share your love story in a few paragraphs or less (connected to the Square or not) and e-mail it to us at hsba@harvardsquare.com.
“Lovin the Square” Daily Pandemic Portrait Series by Mark Ostow
We are so excited to be working again this year with award-winning Cambridge photographer, Mark Ostow, who we have been partnering with since 2007. Mark has chronicled the pandemic every day since March 14, 2020, and continues through today.
Julia Child Drama Series Ordered for HBO Max
Sarah Lancashire and David Hyde Pierce star in the drama from showrunner Chris Keyser. HBO Max is moving forward with a drama focused on the life of famed chef Julia Child.
Harvard Square Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Harvard Square Business Association has partnered with its longtime member, the Cambridge Forum in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Immediate Restaurant Relief – Gov. Baker signed Economic Development bill
Dear HSBA Members and Friends: We are delighted to report that last evening, Governor Baker signed the Economic Development bill that included the 15% Delivery Fee Cap on third party delivery companies. The Governor tweeted that the bill would go into effect immediately.
NINA SIMONE “VISITS” HARVARD SQUARE KIOSK, AS A PRELUDE TO MLK DAY
A 3’ x 6’ portrait of Nina Simone is being installed today in the Out of Town News Kiosk in Harvard Square as a prelude to Martin Luther King’s Day on Monday, January 18th.
Special Edition Newsletter – January 2021
Celebrating Dr. King, the great state of Georgia, Out of Town News, Fridge in the Square and so much more! “Martin, Are You Still Marching?”Performed by: Squares in the SquareWritten by: Jon Maddox Harvard Square Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.