Archive for the ‘Fort Point Events’ Category

Join us Sunday, September 12th from 1pm to 3pm for our next Open House!

Take a tour of the FP3 building to learn more about the award-winning architecture and how and why Boston-based architect, David Hacin, developed the design to adaptively reuse two existing warehouse structures and one new infill building to make FP3 the ideal example of mixing the old and the new in the historic Fort Point Channel neighborhood.

The merging of old and new come to fruition in the elegant lobby and art gallery space of FP3, where the walls, ceilings panels, and custom benches were all made from salvaged Douglas Fir beams and columns from the original building.

While you’re here, be sure to take a moment to view the current art exhibit featured in the FP3 gallery, an exhibit of creatures created by artist/ print maker Vicky Tomayko, or stop by Sportello for some yummy brunch or lunch by celebrity Chef Barbara Lynch on our ground floor!

You may be wondering, ‘What is an Art Salon?’

A salon is defined as “a gathering of people under the roof of an inspiring host, held partly to amuse one another and partly to refine the taste and increase their knowledge of the participants through conversation.”  Salons are commonly associated with the literary and philosophical movements in France during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Join us for a modern-day Art Salon at FP3

An evening of cocktails and conversation with photographer Jack Dzamba.  View his exhibit and book, Paris in Boston.  The book is a collection of fine art photography, bringing to light the Parisian influence in so much of the art and architecture in Boston.

Did you know that the façade of the Boston Public Library is molded on that of the Bibliothèque Saint Genevieve in Paris?  Did you ever notice how much the Genzyme headquarters recalls Notre Dame in the evening?

This event is the premiere of Art New England Magazine’s new Art Salon Series as part of its Art Everywhere Project.  Cocktails will be provided by Cold River Vodka and Ambrosia Events and Catering.

Rouvalis Flowers on Beacon Hill by Jack Dzamba

Thursday, September 16
6-8 p.m.
Penthouse One at FP3
346 Congress Street, Boston

Please RSVP to rsvp@artnewengland.com by September 13, 2010

Back by popular demand!

If you missed out on our free yoga class on the terrace of the FP3 penthouse suite on June 15th, now’s your chance to have THE yoga experience of the summer!

FP3 will be hosting another FREE evening yoga class (6-9pm) on one of our penthouse terraces as the sun sets above the bustling city streets below again on Tuesday, September 14th as the second installment of Plank’s On a Roll series!

Enjoy a group yoga session followed by fresh-fruit-infused summer cocktails provided by Cold River Vodka and delicious hors d’oeuvres from Ambrosia Events and Catering.

Plank will have a pop-up store at the event, so you can grab your very own eco-friendly Plank yoga mat or one of the other lovely Plank yoga accessories, designed by the very talented Well-Heeled-Guru, Doreen Hing.

The class will once again be taught by the staff of South Boston Yoga.

For more information or to RSVP, Click Here.

The Fort Point Channel’s revitalization should be ’smooth sailing’ from this point forward!

The Harbor Line Exemption legislation (originally filed by Senator Jack Hart of South Boston) was signed by Governor Deval Patrick on August 3, 2010 as part of the Watersheet Activation Plan, which was the 2003 winner of the American Planning Association’s Massachusetts Chapter for Comprehensive Planning, proposed by Friends of Fort Point Channel, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay, The Boston Harbor Association, and the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA).

The legislation is designed to improve public access to Boston’s Fort Point Channel through boating programs, increased water transportation, and touch-and-go-docks as part of Mayor Menino’s mission to transform the fifty acre land-and-water Fort Point area into Boston’s next great public space.  The Fort Point Channel is being touted as  the next “Boston Common”, with, of course, the added bonus of being on the water.  The Watersheet Activation Plan also calls for creative water-based uses, including small boat activities, performances, art installations, and special events and festivals, as well as public space to relax and enjoy the waterfront.

If you’ve visited the Fort Point area, you may have seen some of these goals already coming to fruition with events like synchronized sailing and various art installations on the water created by Fort Point area artists, such as the floating art installation, ‘House of Cards’ by Lisa Greenfield (photographed below).

'House of Cards', by Lisa Greenfield in 2008

With the passing of this legislation, you can expect to start seeing a lot more activity in the Fort Point Channel and the surrounding Fort Point area!

FP3 is proud to be part of the exciting changes that have been improving the Fort Point Channel and Boston Seaport neighborhoods.

Come see what all the buzz is about!  Stop by one of Barbara Lynch’s restaurants on our ground floor, take a tour of FP3, and become a resident of one of the most dynamic areas of Boston!

Check our Home Page for the latest announcement of upcoming Open Houses, or ‘Like’ our Facebook Page for Open House notices and information on special events hosted at FP3!  We’ve got a great schedule of events planned for the fall, so keep checking back for updates!  Recent events include art openings at the FP3 Art Gallery, Rooftop Yoga on one of our Penthouse Suite terraces, a Boston Pride Party, and more!

As you can see from the rendering of the Fort Point Channel as it appears in the Watersheet Activation Plan, the Channel will begin to see a lot more recreational boating and activities with the passing of this legislation!

Vicky Tomayko is the latest artist to be featured in the art gallery at FP3.  Her collection of creatures will be on display and free for the public to view during regular business hours until October 9, 2010.  Some of Vicky’s work appeared in today’s Boston Globe.

Vicky’s art was reviewed by Cate McQuiad for the article.  In it, Cate notes:

“Her monotypes of monstrous creatures at FP3 are both comic and melancholy, and she has a vibrant color sense. Look at the drypoint monotype “St. John the Baptist as an Artist.’’ The squishy figure is, of course, headless, and he grips to his chest a pink, heart-shaped critter with one eye on a stalk and a protruding, forked tongue. The suggestion is that this artistic St. John speaks from his heart, but even when the heart speaks, you can’t entirely trust what it says.”

Ravine in Spring for CB- by Vicky Tomayko

Sylvia's Coral Reef by Vicky Tomayko

To see more of Vicky’s colorful, sometime whimsical and sometimes melancholy works, stop by the FP3 Gallery or visit the Vicky Tomayko website.

The gallery at FP3 is currently featuring art created by Detroit-born, Cape Cod-based artist, Vicky Tomayko.  FP3 is proud to be hosting Vicky’s first-ever solo art show in Boston.

Stuff tonight notes that Vicky “takes inspiration from nature but imbues her landscapes with wit and weirdness, creating narrative worlds full of whimsical creatures — watchful forests, chubby antenna-eyed bipeds, friendly amoebas. Much of her recent work incorporates multiple printing techniques and focuses on liquid spaces.”

Sky Blue Miss You - by Vicky Tomayko

Don’t worry if you missed the Opening Reception on August 12th- her work will be on display in the FP3 Lobby/ Gallery space until October 9th!

Join us for the opening reception of the Vicky Tomayko art exhibit on August 12th from 6-8pm!

Dirty Water TV was at the amazing yoga class led by David Vendetti of South Boston Yoga Studio outside on the FP3 Penthouse terrace on June 15th.  This evening of sunset rooftop yoga, cocktails, and gourmet snacks was sponsored by Plank Yoga Accessories- and Plank even let participants keep the yoga mats they used!

Don’t worry if you missed it- FP3 is always hosting cool events!  Fan us on Facebook or keep checking our blog to find out what’s next!

This featured aired on Saturday, July 31st at 11:30 p.m. on NECN’s “Dirty Water TV”

Get in touch with your inner Matisse at a salon?

Art Salons, prominent a century ago in Paris, are making a comeback in Boston at FP3!

In a stunning penthouse overlooking Fort Point Channel, Rita Fucillo, associate publisher of Art New England, is uniting tastemakers in art, fashion, and music to engage and be merry.  “I’ve been desperate to do this,’’ said Fucillo, who has filled a pair of vacant condominiums at posh complex FP3 with local art work. Salons start up next month. Visit www.bostonguide.com and www.artnewengland.com for more details.

You can read the full article on things to do in Boston by Kathleen Pierce at www.boston.com.

FP3 offers dynamic and divers amenities available for its residents to explore in Fort Point Boston. With the convenience of city life and cultural opportunities, Boston’s Fort Point Channel neighborhood is a great way to make the most out of summer. This week’s amenity spotlight is on Boston’s ICA - The Institute of Contemporary Art. Located on 100 Northern Avenue, the dramatic ICA building represents the neighborhood’s up and coming community of the arts, and also offers some great ways to make the most of your summer!

When you visit the ICA this summer, make sure to take advantage of the upcoming exhibitions, activities, and performances. For the rest of July, the Museum has quite a few events planned:

Thursday, July 15

Music Performance – HarborWalk Sounds: Tais Alvarenga
06:00 PM – 08:30 PM
Admission is free.
Tais Alvarenga considers herself to be a socially conscious artist, writing songs with statements about the political situation in her native Brazil. She is a Boston-based songwriter who plays a distinguished mix of folk and Latin pop.

Friday, July 16th

Exhibition Opening – workworkworkworkwork by Charles LeDray.

A New York based artist, LeDray has created sculptures using wheel-thrown clay, carved bone, and stitched fabric for over 20 years. LeDray additionally sews precious formal suits and accessories, in addition to scaled down furniture. Over 50 sculptures and installations will be featured, as well as his new ceramic work, “Throwing Shadows”. Exhibit will run until October 17th.

Tuesday, July 20th

7pm, Tickets $25 reserved seating; $20 members and students

Co-Lab: Process + Performance
Anne Carson and Rashaun Mitchell
Bracko and Nox, a New Work in Progress

During a residence at the ICA this month,  some of America’s best artists will create and present new works, and shed some light onto the creative process. A performance will also be given as Carson reads aloud poems from the Greek Writer Sappho, and the lead dancers with Merce Cunningham Dance Company will inhibit the poem’s gaps with their own artistry.

Friday, August 20, 10 am – 9 pm

Visit the ICA on Free Fun Friday! This free admission day was made possible by the ICA’s partnership with the Highland Street Foundation. A great occasion to meet up with friends or to bring the family and enjoy the art on the harbor!