South End News

With the release of Converse's new Boston All-Star today, we're feeling a renewed sense of shopping to benefit our fair city.

Smart from the Start , which serves approximately 4,000 young children, adult caregivers and school-aged siblings in 16 program sites across Boston, will celebrate its fifth birthday at the Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts on June 13.

Boston police executed a Federal Court search warrant at 4 Westminster Street at 8:15 p.m. on Monday, May 20.

During the month of June, Boston Public Library will host author talks at the Central Library in Copley Square and several branches throughout the city.

2. Stevie Wonder Night: The Beehive Restaurant is holding a birthday tribute to Stevie Wonder tonight with funk-jazz band The Funky ABs.

The following information was supplied by the Boston Police Department. Charges listed do not indicate convictions.

The afternoon will be windy with gusts up to 20 mph. 2. 'Impromtu' Candidates Night: At-large candidate Shaun Ivers will be hosting an "impromptu candidates forum and open debate" at Slades Bar and Grill tonight.

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Attention folks: There's summer construction ahead for many South End streets. The city of Boston announced this week they plan resurface 45 miles of road as well as 1,400 pedestrian ramps, with 14 of them in the South End area, including Worcester Square, East Brookline Street, and Union Park.

Dozens of local gay and lesbian couples gathered at the Boston Public Garden Thursday to celebrate the 9th anniversary of the law that gave them the right to marry in Massachusetts.

Not sure where you can get a drink or a meal outside in the South End? The Boston Business Journal made the decision-making process delightfully easy for you.

It was so refreshing to watch the Boston police brass - Commissioner Ed Davis, Chief Dan Linskey and Superintendent Bill Evans - go out of their way to praise the men and women of the police department who performed so heroically after the Patriots Day bombings.

Dozens of local gay and lesbian couples gathered at the Boston Public Garden Thursday to celebrate the 9th anniversary of the law that gave them the right to marry in Massachusetts.

2. Yoga for Kids: The Community Music Center of Boston is hosting musical yoga classes for toddlers ages 1-3 years old on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. Classes incorporate sitting, standing, and floor poses that the caregiver performs with baby and toddler as well as poses caregiver can do for the child to help develop sensory skills and digestion.

2. Author talk: Dennis Lehane, a Boston native and author of such books as "Gone Baby Gone," "Shutter Island" and "Mystic River," will be speaking at the South End Library tonight at 6:30 p.m. Lehane most recently published "Live by Night," in 2012.

The following information was supplied by the Boston Police Department. Charges listed do not indicate convictions.

Many historical and genealogical societies and libraries have blogs, from the U.S. National Archives to small, local societies such as the South End Historical Society in Boston.

It's that one special day every year where we honor the mothers in our lives. What better way to celebrate with that special woman in your life than right here here in the South End neighborhood? Here's what a few area places have planned for Mother's Day: The Beehive Restaurant - 541 Tremont Street Sunday, May 12, 2013, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m .

2. Get Running: Has the nice weather inspired you to get outside and get active? The South End Athletic Company , hosts weekly fun runs with light drills every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. See here for more information .

The following information was supplied by the Boston Police Department. Charges listed do not indicate convictions.