TO DO THIS WEEKEND: BOSTON AUGUST 11 – 13th, 2023 Sol Fest

Sol Fest: A Sustainable Celebration

Spontaneous Celebrations, a non-profit arts organization in Jamaica Plain, is hosting a fundraiser on Friday, August 11th to raise money for solar panels for their community arts center. The event, called Sol Fest, will feature live music, a farm-to-table BBQ, and a cash bar.

The event will kick off at 6pm with a performance by Erin Harpe’s Country Blues Duo(Erin Harpe and Jim Countryman). Harpe is an award-winning singer-songwriter who is known for her passionate vocals and her soulful blend of country, blues, and folk music.

At 8pm, Zoë Knight & Mythical Beasts will take the stage. Knight is a local singer-songwriter who is known for her powerful voice and her original deep & funky rock & soul music. She will be joined by her band, Mythical Beasts, for a high-energy performance that is sure to get the crowd dancing.

In addition to the music, there will be a farm-to-table BBQ with food provided by local vendors. There will also be a cash bar and ice cream from JP Licks.

All proceeds from Sol Fest will go toward the purchase of solar panels for Spontaneous Celebrations’ community arts center. The center is committed to sustainability, and solar panels will help them reduce their carbon footprint and save money on energy costs.

Sol Fest is a great opportunity to support a local non-profit arts organization and to enjoy a fun-filled evening of music, food, and community. Tickets are $15 for kids, $25 for students, and $35 for adults. They can be purchased online at www.spontaneouscelebrations.org.

About Spontaneous Celebrations

Spontaneous Celebrations is a non-profit arts organization that provides arts education and programming to people of all ages in Jamaica Plain and beyond. They offer a variety of classes and workshops, as well as performances, festivals, and other events. Their mission is to “create a more just and equitable world through the arts.”

Spontaneous Celebrations is committed to sustainability. They use recycled materials whenever possible, and they have a green roof on their community arts center. They are also working to install solar panels on the building.

Sol Fest is a great way to support Spontaneous Celebrations and their mission to make the world a better place. It is a fun event that will benefit a worthy cause. So come out and join the celebration!

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Events happening in Boston this Weekend, July 14-16th, 2023

Friday, August 11:

- 7 AM: Salem Wolves | The Rupert Selection | The Endorphins at Deep Cuts in Medford
- 6 PM: Sol Fest in Jamaica Plain
- 6 PM: TIGER BOMB & FREELOADER At The Back Room At The Burren in Somerville
- 7:30 PM: Bikethrasher, Feep, War Machine at Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub in Cambridge
- 8 PM: Lesotho // Z/28 // The Under // City of Dis at The Jungle Community Music Club
- 8 PM: KCUF, The Jukebox Romantics, In The Meantime, Jeff Bousquet at Faces Brewing Co. in Malden
- 9 PM: THE PORTAL at ManRay with DJ André Obin in Cambridge
- 9 PM: Battery March / Adult Learners at OBriens in Allston
- 9:30 PM: The Freqs, Tysk Tysk Task, Crowfeeder at Koto Asian Fusion in Salem
- 9:30 PM: The Femmes at the Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain
- 10 PM: The Strip at Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub in Cambridge

Saturday, August 12:

- 1 PM: Erin Harpe Country Blues Duo at The Porch in Medford
- 3 PM: Mile 57 | What Famine | The Pointe | Terminal Stereo at Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain
- 3:30 PM: Public Faces | Invisible Animals | Jean Paul Jean Paul at The Jungle Community Music Club in Somerville
- 5:30 PM: Elucidate / Gina Fritz / Last Weak / Delko at Alchemy in Providence
- 6 PM: Idkconundrum , Vito, J.I. Hudson, Skele at Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub in Cambridge
- 6 PM: A Former Friend at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint in Medford
- 7 PM: Hands of Spite | LoboHombre | Woid Bear and the Thirteenth Apostle |Abel Blood at The Jungle Community Music Club in Somerville
- 7 PM: Voice of Baceprot, Above Snakes at Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub in Cambridge
- 8 PM: IBOOKTHINGS PRESENTS:Mall Cops, Kerosene Heights(NC), Elephant Jake(PA), Keep Quiet at OBriens, Allston
- 8 PM: Radiator King, Bobby Mahoney & the Seventh Son, Wicked Dead at Faces Brewing Co. in Malden
- 8 PM: The Haymakers at Union Tavern in Somerville
- 8 PM: Dyr Faser | Electric Street Queens | The Humanoids | Loretta at Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain
- 8:30 PM: Witchaven (CA), traitor (PA), Face First, DBB , & Weird Angel at Ralph’s Rock Diner in Worcester
- 8:30 PM: Bootleg Dan presents The Thigh Scrapers(MA), SoulCake(NYC) & The VaVa Voodoos at The Square Root! in Roslindale
- 8:30 PM: JPEGMAFIA & Danny Brown at Roadrunner | Boston, MA
- 9:30 PM: The Corner with Motivate Merren at Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub in Cambridge

Sunday, August 13:

- - 12 PM: Summer Sun-Days – Veterans Benefit Concert featuring JAMES MONTGOMERY’S RHYTHM & BLUES REVUE & more! at Kowloon Restaurant in Saugus
  - 3 PM: No Loves with Stereo Vulture, Dave Strong and Jared Knapik! at Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain
  - 4 PM: Brian O’Donovan Presents: Noel Hill at The Burren in Somerville
  - 5 PM: Ruby Grove// Miss Geo // MAÜ // Aznjujube at The Jungle Community Music Club in Somerville
  - 9 PM: The Cherry Fog// Spectacle// Hot Take at The Jungle Community Music Club in Somerville

Weather This Weekend

- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82 degrees.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62 degrees.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85 degrees. There is a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11pm.
- Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69 degrees. There is a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 85 degrees. There is a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
- Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66 degrees.
Overall, it will be a warm and mostly sunny weekend in Boston, with a few chances of showers and thunderstorms. Be sure to pack an umbrella just in case!

** This piece was created with the help of ai.

Massachusetts Enacts Free Prison Phone Calls

By Patrick Wilson

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed a law on Wednesday that will make all phone calls free in jails and prisons across the state. This is the fifth time that any state has made free phone calls available to all prisons, and the first time for all jails.

The law, which was passed by the state legislature earlier this year, was supported by a coalition of advocates who argued that the high cost of prison phone calls was a barrier to communication between incarcerated people and their families. They also argued that the high cost of phone calls was a form of profiteering by the private companies that control the prison phone market.

The new law will take effect on January 1, 2024. Once it is in place, incarcerated people in Massachusetts will be able to make unlimited free phone calls to any phone number in the United States. This is a major victory for advocates for incarcerated people and their families, and it is a sign that the tide is turning against the high cost of prison phone calls.

The new law is expected to have a number of positive impacts. It will help to strengthen families by making it easier for incarcerated people to stay in touch with their loved ones. It will also help to reduce recidivism rates by providing incarcerated people with the support they need to reintegrate into society.

In addition to Massachusetts, four other states have made free prison phone calls available: Connecticut, California, Colorado, and Minnesota. It is likely that more states will follow suit in the coming years.

The passage of this law is a major step forward for incarcerated people and their families. It is a sign that states are starting to recognize the importance of communication between incarcerated people and their loved ones.

** This piece was created with the help of ai.

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Activate News for Tuesday, August 9th, 2023

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