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Harvard Square Business Association Newsletter July 2022
Business and Professional
July 14, 2022
From: Harvard Square Business AssociationPlease join us in welcoming our new members!
DEALS
Sip, sip, hooray! Stop by Capital One Café for $1 handcrafted beverages for everyone Friday - Sunday throughout July and August. Any size; no additional purchase required. Offer available to everyone. Limit 4 beverages per transaction. No additional discount will apply, including the 50% off for Capital One Card Holders.
See how rewarding reading can be!
Announcing our COOP Community Reader Card Program!
Buy ANY 9 Books at our Harvard Square COOP and get the 10th Book FREE!
MIX & MATCH, over 40,000 titles to choose from!
Books for ANY kind of reader, for ALL genres and ALL ages.
This offer is valid on ALL General Reading Books, purchased in store at The Harvard Square Coop location. Offer is not applicable to textbooks, coursebooks, course materials, digital content, prior purchases, online purchases. Maximum value of FREE book not to exceed $40.00.
Register today for José Mateo Ballet Theatre's 2022/23 Young Dancers Program!
10% off tuition for all new students for the Young Dancers Program! Class sizes are limited and classes begin in September. Register now and save! www.BalletTheatre.org
Summer Sale: up to 50% off sale products through July 22nd.
New Smart Writing Campaign through all of July and August this summer. It showcases our new 3rd generation Smart Writing Set which allows the warmth of pen to paper and digitalizes your notes or sketches when you want to connect. Customers can demo it in store for free.
Off the Beaten Path Food Tours
Fridays, Saturdays and private tours are available.
Calling all chocoholics! Join us for a delectable adventure through historic Harvard Square. You'll hear interesting stories about the Square, learn fun facts about chocolate and sample the best and most interesting chocolaty treats around. Harvard Square has a flourishing food scene with some of the best and most unique food in the city. Each tour is a fun 90 minutes and includes 4 stops with plenty of treats and less than a mile of walking. We can't wait to take you on a unique, chocolate adventure!
This tour is suitable for all ages. $40/pp. Guests must purchase tickets in advance. Use code HARVARDSQUARE and enjoy 10% off!
Win a Free Pair of SEE Glasses
SEE is throwing a Scratch and Win extravaganza for our 24th birthday July 27-August 7!
Swing by your local SEE store, ask for a scratch-off ticket and voila! You could win a free pair!
At the very least, you’ll win 20% off your prescription eyewear purchase. See store for complete details.
Lunch Special
Calzone & Salad $17
Turn any house pizza into a calzone and pair it with a 1/2 portion of our favorite house salad. Available for dine-in, take-out & delivery. Monday thru Friday, 12pm - 3pm.
Brunch
Served Saturday & Sunday from 11a.m. - 3p.m. Reservations recommended.
University Place Parking Garage
University Place Summer Special
$240
24/7 Access
$10 set up fee applies
Summer Special Rates apply May-August
Regular Rate applies effective September 1st
New customers only
For more information, please call 617-491-0801
Events
July 22nd 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
It’s back! The time has come to dance the night away in the heart of Harvard Square! Free dance lessons, music from one of Boston’s most sought after DJs and cold beer in the Wusong Road al fresco Tiki beer garden!
Feel the beat and the heat! Join the Harvard Square Business Association on Brattle Plaza (in front of Bluestone Lane Café at 27 Brattle Street) on Friday, July 22nd from 7pm – 10pm and experience the sights, sounds and tastes of the 8th Annual Salsa Squared Dance Party. Take salsa and Bachata dance lessons, dance the night away to infectious Latin beats and raise a glass to the hottest night of the summer in the Wusong Road Tiki beer garden.
Satisfy your salsa and chip cravings with free samples from El Jefe’s Taqueria and the Harvard Square Business Association.
We are pleased to partner again this year with our musical host, DJ D. Martinez. D. adds his unique blend of Latin sounds at some of the most popular dance events in and around Boston. Also returning is accomplished Salsa and Latin dance instructor extraordinaire Jennifer Earls, who will be teaching us Latin dance steps and how to move with rhythm and style that grabs attention on the dance floor. She’s performed and taught Salsa professionally with the world-renowned Masacote Entertainment’s Latin Dance Company and has been dancing and instructing Salsa and other Latin dance forms for the past decade.
This event is free and open to the public. For information about this event and all events in Harvard Square, please visit harvardsquare.com.
The Harvard Square Business Association
welcomes the Harvard Square Open Market. 11:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. on Sundays through October 30th on Church Street in the heart of the Square.
Located between Massachusetts Avenue and lower Brattle Street, the market will highlight the work of over 45 artisans, designers and vintage vendors from across New England. Visitors will discover unique, retro, quirky, one-of-a-kind and hard to find items and gifts in a festive, European-style street fair environment.
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel - Boston Cambridge
Over the Charles Boston Rooftop Bar, in partnership with Springdale Beer Co, is pleased to announce a live summer acoustic series – OTC Sunset Sounds. For eight weeks through August 25 (no show on July 28th), local Berklee College of Music graduate – Zubin Thomas – will perform on the rooftop from 8:00p.m. until 10:00p.m., with no cover required. This talented multi-instrumentalist will help usher in the sunset with an indie-folk style that is both airy and gritty, setting the mood for a chill and relaxing evening under the stars. Sample his latest album here.
Pairing perfectly with your musical experience is a Springdale's Rainbows and Butterflies 9% Hazy Double IPA brewed with Motueka and Nelson hops. Rainbows and Butterflies is part of a rotating Hazy IPA series that includes one-off beers inspired by songs picked by their staff. This particular beer and label design was inspired by the song "Heartbreaker" by Toronto-based electronic music duo MSTRKRFT. Listen to the full playlist here.
Visit OpenTable to reserve a table for up to 8 people.
Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
2022 Longfellow Summer Arts Festival
The Summer Festival at Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site returns! This annual festival brings music, poetry and community to the East Lawn of the Longfellow House on Sunday afternoons through August 21st. All events are free and open to the public. Just bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair.
Co-sponsored by the Friends of Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters, the New England Poetry Club and Berklee College of Music. Complete event listing here.
Family Fun Saturdays
Every Saturday from 10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. at Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site, there will be fun family activities as they create their own Declarations of Independence, dig in to the house’s history with real archeologists, create poetry, paint with nature, and so much more!
-10:00a.m. - Story Time with Ranger Beth (recommended for ages 3+, all are welcome)
-10:15a.m. - 12:00p.m. - Hands-On Activity (recommended for ages 5+, all are welcome)
-11:30a.m. - 12:00p.m.- Kid's Tour of the House (limit of 8 people per tour so sign up early by calling 617-876-4491!)
Harvard Museums of Natural History
In Search of Thoreau’s Flowers: An Exploration of Change and Loss
In Search of Thoreau’s Flowers is an immersive experience inspired by Thoreau’s plant collection preserved in the Harvard University Herbaria. Open through November 2023.
Public Celebration of "Forgotten Souls of Tory Row:
Remembering the Enslaved People of Brattle Street"
Saturday, July 16th 6:00 - 8:00p.m.
Join History Cambridge for a public celebration of our new art installation, created by Black Coral, Inc., “Forgotten Souls of Tory Row: Remembering the Enslaved People of Brattle Street”.
This event includes an opportunity to mingle with the artist team and is free and open to the public. The short program begins at 6:30p.m.
Please register!
Program of events
-Libation ceremony
-Readings by L’Merchie Frazier
-Drumming by Cornell Coley
159 Brattle Street. Register here.
Artist talk with Black Coral, Inc. on Zoom
Thursday, July 21st 7:00 - 8:00p.m.
Join History Cambridge for a conversation with Black Coral, Inc, the artist group behind “Forgotten Souls of Tory Row: Remembering the Enslaved People of Brattle Street”.
Free, registration required here.
Culinary History of Central Square
Sunday, July 24th 2:00 - 3:30p.m.
Join History Cambridge on Sunday, July 24 for a guided food tour of Central Square!
The past and present eateries of Central Square have always been diverse and delicious, reflecting the rich cultural mosaic of Cambridge as a whole. Join us as we explore the history of this special stretch of Mass Ave together using all our senses. The tour includes guided narration by Beth Folsom, History Cambridge’s Program Manager, and tasting stops of La Fábrica Central and Artifact Cider Project.
Space is limited! In an effort to be safe, all tastings will be held outdoors. In the event of rain, a new date will be selected. Tasting stops may change based on availability. Refunds will not be given after July 15th.
This is a fundraising event for History Cambridge. Proceeds from this event help us preserve and share the unique history of Cambridge. Thank you for your support!
$45 per person. Register here.
Rescheduled History Café:
Changing Tides in Cambridge Industry, via Zoom
Thursday, July 28th 7:00 - 8:00p.m.
Join History Cambridge for our rescheduled History Cafe! This event will focus on the role of workers in Cambridge factories and large-scale industry.
What did the industrial landscape of the city look like in the 19th and 20th centuries, and what sectors are prominent today? How have waves of migration - both domestic and international - shaped the demographic makeup of Cambridge's industrial labor force? What struggles have workers faced in the city's largest industries, and how have they organized and advocated for themselves? What roles have race and gender played in the dynamics of Cambridge industry?
We will be joined by Andrew Robichaud, Professor of History at Boston University, who specializes in the urban and labor history of the Boston-Cambridge area.
Free registration required here.
New England Tiki Society Meet Up
July 18th 7:00 - 9:00p.m.
Mahalo, everyone! Wusong Road will be hosting our monthly New England Tiki Society Meet Up at Wusong Road on July 18th (112 Mt. Auburn St.). The meet up starts at 7:00 PM and goes until 9:00 PM. There will be exotica music by Brother Cleve, a mug swap, limited edition mug raffle by the awesome artist rikitattiki, rum tasting with Plantation Rum as well as free Plantation Rum swag including tiki mugs by the artist BAI. Please note this event is limited to 65 guests. If you would like to reserve your spot, please send a message over to @thesearchfortiki on Instagram and do not forget to follow Wusong Road on Instagram @wusongroad for more information!
- Sincerely Chef Jason Doo
WINE DINNER “ITALIAN ISLANDS VACATION”
JulY 20th 6:00 - 8:00p.m.
The perfect opportunity to experience Bar Enza’s vast selection of wines. Our Sommelier will take guests on a journey through an Italian summer vacation. Taste Chef Mark Ladner’s menu while learning and enjoying wine pairings from Sardinia, Sicily, and Ischia, Bay of Naples.
To Begin
Warm Ciabatta Sticks
Smooth Mascarpone, Lava Salt, Sorrento Lemon Powder, EVOO
First Course
Sweet Corn Fregola, Garlic Chives, Aleppo Pepper, Lime Zest
Vermentino,Cardedu “Nuo”, Sardinia, 2019
Second Course
Cool Sicilian GAZPACHO
Tomato Juices, Cucumber, Jalapeño, Melon, Crushed Avocado, Caper Salt Croutons, EVOO
Nerello Mascalese Rosé, Regaleali, Sicily, 2020
Third Course
Pan Seared Monkfish Tail
Piccata Sauce, Summer Vegetable Scafata
Cerasuolo di Vittoria, COS, Sicily, 2017
Fourth Course
Vanilla Gelato Float
Ruccholino
Grolier Poetry Book Shop
Reading Series July 20th
DeMisty D. Bellinger, Tim Mayo and Rebecca Hart Olander
In pErson sign up
Virtual sign up
July 22nd
Chloe Martinez, Moira Linehan and Oscar Oswald
In person sign up
Virtual sign up
July 27th
Maggie Dietz, Todd Hearon, and January Gill O'Neil
In person sign up
Virtual sign up
Ribs & Reds - Amazing BBQ & Wine Pairings!
July 23rd 6:30 - 8:00p.m.
Barbecue and beer is a no-brainer. Barbecue
and bourbon, a classic match. But what about wine? Did you know there are wines that pair fantastically with barbecue, too? It’s true, and we’re happy to prove it!
Join wine educator (and barbecue addict) Adam Centamore for an evening enjoying incredible barbecue and wine pairings. You’ll sample a variety of classic barbecue meats and side dishes matched with wines that bring out their very best while learning the ins-and-outs of pairings to make your next barbecue amazing.
This is an in-person class.
$100 per person
ELLIE’S ONE-WOMAN WINE TASTING PERFORMANCE
Monday, July 25th 6:30 – 8:30p.m.
BONDE IS HOSTING A SPECIAL FUNDRAISING PERFORMANCE & WINE CLASS TASTING FOR OUR FRIEND AND LOCAL ARTIST
Award-winning performer Ellie Brelis
Sommelier Bertil Jean-Chronberg
$100 pp
Bonde believes…
At Bonde we believe it is important to give back and be active in our community. We at Bonde want to be more than a wine shop, to also be a space for exchange, creation, and recognition of authentic & quality artistic mediums. At Bonde we support authors and their unique senses of expression. We also want to give you the chance to be a part of this - Bonde will happily provide the space, wine, food and our time to allow Ellie to receive 100% of your financial participation in the event.
100% of the ticket benefits Ellie’s fundraising for « Driver’s Seat » in Los Angeles.
More information available here.
Summer Dine Out Week in Harvard Square
August 7th - 20th
Brought to you by the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors twice a year, providing locals and visitors an opportunity to sample area restaurants at special prices. Participating restaurants design prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner. Each participating restaurant selects ONE of the three price options - the Chef then prepares a menu to delight.
Diners can choose from old favorites to the latest culinary hot spots, from nationally known chain restaurants to local chef-owned bistros, from Asian or Argentinean fare to French, Italian, tapas and sushi, from the award-winning restaurants of Boston and Cambridge to the gourmet gems in the suburbs north, west and south of the city.
See participating Harvard Square restaurants here.
Need a job? We can help!
The HSBA manages a job page on harvardsquare.com. Please take a look and see if you are the right fit for one of Harvard Square's favorite businesses.
Cambridge Artists Cooperative welcomes three new artists.
Roze Malone ~ Seaweaves
Collecting sea glass comes naturally to anyone who's walked along the beach. Roze Malone has taken that everyday soothing activity and applied her artistic gift to create SeaWeaves, hand-crafted wearable art that combines sea glass, wire weaving and re-imagined vintage jewelry.
Ilana Krepchin
All of my jewelry is hand-made. My creations combine a sense of fun and purpose with essential interests from my past. I've always been drawn to mathematical concepts - now they inform my art, as in the miniature mobius strips and fractal jewelry I make. I love texture, color and unusual forms. All of this comes together as "sculpture to wear"
Ann Dillon
I come from a long line of artisans and magpies. Design, color, and texture have always been major components of my life in one form or another. Since 1993, I've been working with polymer clay, making mainly beads and jewelry. Each piece I create is unique, and I'm constantly learning and incorporating new techniques and inspirations into my work.
Openings for our Upper Preschool classes.
Contact Director of Admissions, Christina Isidoro.
Cambridge Streets for All (CSA) is a citywide, advocacy organization formed by and for Cambridge residents, business owners, medical providers, and faith organizations.
CSA wants to stop the city’s implementation of flexi post bike lanes and the harm it’s causing our community. Our businesses are losing vital customer parking on commercial streets, and our neighborhoods are losing residential off-street parking and facing increased traffic congestion. CSA is advocating for a street plan based on comprehensive impact studies and community engagement in which all parties are heard. We want "smart-build" not "quick-build".
Learn more about the CSA at cambridgeforall.org. Please consider making a tax-deductible, anonymous donation to help make Cambridge streets accessible for all.
Distressed Children & Infants International
Take Action & Change a Life!
Join Us to Stop Child Labor and
Child Marriage.
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Distressed Children & Infants International (DCI)* has witnessed significant levels of poverty and heart-breaking physical, financial, and emotional suffering in our project areas. With COVID-19 economic disruption today, we need your help more than ever. Please take action and help a child in need by visiting our website to sponsor a child or make a donation.
Distressed Children & Infants International (DCI), is a 501(c)3 non-profit child rights organization founded in 2003 and now headquartered in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA. DCI is committed to protecting child rights, preventing blindness, and ending child labor and poverty worldwide by involving, empowering, and developing the leadership of local American youth. All of your contributions to DCI are fully tax-deductible.
We urge you to open your hearts and join in our charitable mission. Consider making a tax-deductible gift to DCI. You can help stop child labor and provide education to a child in need with a $15 monthly sponsorship, give the gift of vision to a child by providing glasses for $25 or surgery for $50, provide support to our orphan girls, or choose from the many other gifts available here.
Take Action:
- Sponsor a child ( $15/month or $180/year).
- Provide support to the orphan girls at DCI's orphanage.
- Give eyeglasses ($25) or an eye surgery ($50) to a visually-impaired child
- Make a general contribution of any amount.
- Choose from the many other gifts available here.
If you have the time and inclination, please also consider donating your time as a volunteer (in person or remotely) to help us in the fight to safeguard underprivileged children and their families during this pandemic. Learn more.
Harvard University Football full 2022 Season.
10 Games September 16 - November 19 on Bloomberg Business Radio AM/FM and full streaming.
Packages include Open/Close Billboards- brought to you by... and :30 announcements in game.
For more information on rates and packages, contact Bernie Corbett, Executive Director, at 781 438-5101 or call/ text 781 568-1222.
Harvard University Employees Credit Union
Earn Guaranteed Returns With Our Summer CD Specials. Focus on guaranteed savings with these limited-time CD specials from HUECU:
11-month certificate at 1.25% APY*
15-month certificate at 1.50% APY*
*Annual Percentage Yield. The APY is accurate as of 06/01/22 dividend declaration date. $1000.00 minimum deposit required to open an HUECU certificate. Promotional rate only applies to new money only. New money is defined as funds not currently on deposit with HUECU. You must be an HUECU member to receive the advertised APY and complete an application by August 31, 2022. If you do not make a selection of a new certificate prior to the expiration of your certificate promo term, you will be automatically rolled into a certificate of the next highest term length. A penalty may or could be imposed for early certificate withdrawal. Earn Guaranteed Returns With Our Summer CD Specials. Focus on guaranteed savings with these limited-time CD specials from HUECU.
New Flavor: "Inspired by National Geographic's 'Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience'". J.P. Licks introduces our version of Golden Milk - a sweet and creamy turmeric and coriander ice cream. Grab a spoon and dig in, you are sure to be surprised with how much you love this new flavor (contains eggs)! If you’re looking for a new dairy-free treat, try our New Coconut Almond Dairy Free ice cream, which you can enjoy in sundaes, frappes, or simply in a cup or cone.
Come by MOTTO and check out our new window display! Baskets from Peru are the perfect size to hold your summer accessories and the tea towels are a great hostess gift!
Also, peruse our sale section to make room for new products arriving later this month.
HSBA Member Spotlight
New to Harvard Square, Life Alive Organic Cafe believes everyone deserves access to fresh, unprocessed, flavorful meals, and is dedicated to bringing convenient, organic food to local communities. The cafes offer a chef-inspired, plant-forward menu that includes warm grain bowls, salads, broth bowls, cold-pressed juices, smoothies, acai bowls and wellness lattes all artfully prepared from scratch daily. Its dining rooms feature elevated, colorful design, eclectic art, cozy nooks, ample plugs and free Wi-Fi, creating an urban oasis for guests to meet, linger and simply feel at home.