Riverside Theatre Works, Hyde Park’s only live theater venue, is getting a much-needed paint job this weekend, courtesy of Mayor-Elect Marty Walsh. A team of volunteers from Walsh’s transition committee, campaign, and inaugural committee will come to Riverside’s historic building on Saturday, January 4 to paint the lobby and stairwells, as part of a program of inaugural activities that emphasize neighborhood strength and community service.
Neighbors and friends are welcome to stop by – or grab a paintbrush and join the effort – between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
“We’re honored – and grateful – that Mayor-Elect Walsh and his friends are giving us this help and support,” said Marietta Phinney, Riverside’s founding director. “Our audiences will be thrilled to see the building spruced up. And we’re thrilled that our new mayor understands how the arts can enrich a community.”
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Riverside Theatre Works, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, strives to reach a diverse community through affordable ticket prices, scholarships and outreach programs, all while nurturing the talents of local artists.
Located in the historic French’s Opera House in Logan Square – a classic proscenium theater built in 1897 -- Riverside offers theater classes and musical training for children and adults, along with a roster of quality live performances. Upcoming productions include the Boston Unscripted Musical Project (BUMP) on January 25, Sideways Stories from Wayside School from February 27-March 2, Peter Pan Jr. during April vacation week, and Cabaret in May.
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The Walsh campaign plans a host of other volunteer activities this weekend in neighborhoods throughout Boston, including:
• Painting and building clean up at Mission Hill Senior Center, St. Monica’s (South Boston), St. Peter’s (Dorchester), St. Mary’s (Dorchester), Mattahunt Community Center (Mattapan), Bird Street Community Center (Roxbury), Riverside Theater Works (Hyde Park), Holy Family (Mattapan), the Italian Home for Children (Jamaica Plain), and Boys and Girls Club (Dorchester)
• Preparing and serving lunch at the Kit Clark Senior Center (Dorchester), Rosie’s Place (Roxbury), Pine Street Inn (South End)
• Building with Habitat for Humanity (Roslindale)
• Preparing office space and paperwork for Generation Citizen (Jamaica Plain)
• Assisting artists at the Boston Center for the Arts (Back Bay)
• Providing general office help for Generation Citizen (Jamaica Plain), Cradles to Crayons (Brighton), Voice of Tabernacle (Mattapan)
• Assisting Villa Victoria (South End) with their Three Kings Day event
* Organizing a Family Fun Day at the Salesian Boys and Girls Club (East Boston)
“This is about civic engagement and about giving back to our community,” said Mayor-Elect Walsh.
