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In Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning epic, the haunting melodies of the past will ignite a family conflict.

by August Wilson Directed by Christopher V. Edwards

In Partnership with Hibernian Hall January 23 – February 23, 2025

 Actors’ Shakespeare Project is thrilled to continue and deepen our dedication to August Wilson’s American Century Cycle with one of his most celebrated titles: The Piano Lesson.

Tensions are crackling under the floorboards of Doaker Charles’ household when his fast-talking nephew Boy Willie blows in from Mississippi with a scheme to set their descendants up for generations. The plan: sell the family’s ornate antique piano carved by an enslaved ancestor and use it to buy the land where his ancestors were enslaved. But half of the piano also belongs to Berniece, who refuses to let her brother pawn off the heirloom. As the siblings dig in their heels, they will search deeper into their lineage and uncover shocking revelations that will change them both forever.

Winner of the 1990 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and a 1990 Tony Award Nominee for Best Play, August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson is an explosive and incisive inquiry into the struggle between what we owe to our past and how we build our future.

RUN TIME: Two hours and forty-five minutes, including one intermission.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23RD TO SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD, 2025

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Celebrate Black History Month with The Dewitt Center!

Abundantly Black 3, a cultural celebration of Black History in Boston! 🎉 📅 Saturday, February 22, 2025 🕛 12 PM - 4 PM 📍 The Dewitt Center, 122 Dewitt Dr, Boston, MA 02120 Experience an afternoon of exhibits and performances honoring Black culture and history. Enjoy refreshments, community vibes, and a powerful celebration of heritage and creativity. 📧 For more information, contact: [email protected] Let’s celebrate Black excellence together! 💚🖤❤️

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THE STATE OF MADISON PARK DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

MPDC’S 2024-2026 STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE

Join MPDC for a community forum as we share key updates on our 2024-2026 Strategic Plan, highlighting our progress, celebrating recent milestones, and outlining our vision for the remainder of the plan.

Be part of the conversation, enjoy refreshments, and learn how MPDC is shaping the future of our community!

MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2025

6 PM - 8 PM

at Hibernian Hall

184 DUDLEY STREET

ROXBURY, MA

RSVP HERE

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Jean Appolon Expressions hosts an exhilarating fusion of rhythm, movement, and cultural celebration with African Dance Workout Sessions at The Dewitt Center!

African Dance Workout with Bisi

Day/Time:  Mondays from 6 pm - 7 pm

Winter 2025 Dates: January 13th to April 7th

NO CLASS on January 20th, March 31st, and February 17th

Location: DeWitt Center (122 Dewitt Dr, Boston, MA 02120)

Description: In this hour-long class, you will get a great cardio warm-up through African dance movements and be guided through a series of stretches and strength-building exercises. Dancers will travel across the floor, moving in progressions and the class will finish with a combination for all to learn and dance together to live drumming.

Dancers of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome!

Class Rates

General Admission: $20

Full Winter Session (10 classes): $180

Half Winter Session (5 classes): $90

Community Supported Rate*:  $12

For more information, please contact Phillip Tucker, Dewitt Center Program Manager, at [email protected].

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About EVkids: The mission of EVkids is to empower underserved Boston youth with the skills and confidence needed to realize their potential. EVkids helps low-income, academically vulnerable children and teens (grades 4-12) succeed in school and life by systematically strengthening core academic skills, organizational habits, and other life skills through 1-on-1 academic mentoring, college readiness, and support while in college and summer camp. Students are matched with a volunteer college tutor and meet once a week.

Age Range: Grades 4 – 12

When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Where: The Dewitt Center (122 Dewitt Dr, Boston, MA 02120)

For more information about Dewitt Center programming, please email Dewitt Center Program Manager Phillip Tucker at [email protected].

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Come join Capoeira MDP Roxbury for community classes every Saturday from 1:30-3:00 PM at the Dewitt Center (122 Dewitt Drive, Boston, MA). All experience levels are welcome!

For more information about Dewitt Center programming, please email Dewitt Center Program Manager Phillip Tucker at [email protected].

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