Back Bay/South End Gateway Project Meeting - July 13th - 8:00 AM
This project affects us all and will permanently change our neighborhood. We will strive to keep you informed so we can all be involved in this vital process. The meetings are open to the public. Boston Common Hotel & Conference Center, Room 201, 40 Trinity Place, Boston, MA 02116.
The Back Bay/South End Gateway Project Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) is made up of residents, business owners, community organizations, and professionals. Mayor Martin J. Walsh appointed the CAC in April of 2016 to review and guide the proposed development by Boston Properties at the project site. The CAC will be responsible for assisting the BRA with review of development scenarios, urban design, transportation impacts, and mitigation during the Article 80 review process. All CAC meetings are open to the public.
Ellis South End Young Professionals' Social - June 28th 6:30PM - 11:30PM
Join the YPs for an evening BBQ on the roof deck at the Troy located at 266 E Berkeley Street and learn more about what the Young Professionals Group is all about. Please RSVP here.
Ellis Evening 2016 - June 19th 5:30PM
A chance to celebrate! The Annual Ellis Fundraiser Benefit will be held on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Mistral, 223 Columbus Avenue. The venue is gorgeous and the food is fabulous so it’s sure to be a special evening! For tickets and sponsorship opportunities please click here.
Ellis Annual Meeting - May 4th 6:30PM
Join us at the Ellis Annual Meeting at the Community Music Center of Boston (CMCB) on May 4th at 6:30. After a brief business meeting about Ellis’ accomplishments and future plans, plus the election of new Directors, Ken Kruckemeyer will receive the Arthur Howe Award and Richard Vacca will present “A South End Jazz Gallery: Images of Boston’s Original Home of Jazz". A reception will follow. Click here for more information.
Join us at the Ellis Annual Meeting at the Community Music Center of Boston (CMCB) on May 4th at 6:30. After a brief business meeting about Ellis’ accomplishments and future plans, plus the election of new Directors, Ken Kruckemeyer will receive the Arthur Howe Award and Richard Vacca will present “A South End Jazz Gallery: Images of Boston’s Original Home of Jazz". A reception will follow. Click here for more information.
7th Annual Wine Tasting & Jazz Concert - May 2nd 6:00PM
The Ellis South End Neighborhood Association is pleased to announce our Seventh Wine Tasting & Jazz Concert with our good friends at Berklee College of Music. We taste “Jazzy Wines” (chosen to match various jazz styles): big band, fusion, straight ahead, bebop, etc. (Think of something sparkling to go with a big band swing dance number.) They will be paired with a selection of appropriate jazzy cheeses, pates and fruit chosen to complement these wines. Following the wine tasting Berklee has invited us to join the “Berklee Concert Jazz Orchestra” performance held downstairs at the Berklee Performance Center. For more details and to reserve you space, click here.
Young Professionals Wine Tasting - March 29th 7:O0 PM
Ellis' newest group, the South End Young Professionals Group hosted a wine tasting for YP members at the Urban Grape. For more information about the YPs and YP events, please click here.
Ellis' newest group, the South End Young Professionals Group hosted a wine tasting for YP members at the Urban Grape. For more information about the YPs and YP events, please click here.
Progressive Dinner - February 8th 5:30PM
The Ellis held its 11th Annual Progressive Dinner on February 8th. It’s a marvelous way to meet new neighbors and sample gourmet offerings from our neighborhood restaurants. Make sure you attend next year.
Political Forum - January 26th 7:00PM at the Calderwood Pavilion
The Ellis South End Neighborhood Association hosted an evening with Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz, State Representatives Aaron Michlewitz and Byron Rushing and Boston City Councilor Bill Linehan at the Calderwood Pavilion located at 527 Tremont. The forum gave constituents an opportunity to hear from their elected officials regarding legislative updates, plans for economic development, education, safety in our neighborhood ending with a Q & A.
Ellis Holiday Party - December 7th, 6:00 - 8:00PM
Ellis members enjoyed a festive evening at Tremont 647 to celebrate the holiday season with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and great company.
Holiday Tree Lighting - December 5th, 3:30 - 5:30 PM
The Ellis South End Neighborhood Association welcomed Mayor Walsh on his Enchanted Trolley Tour! There was music, crafts for the kids, coffee, cider, pizza and more as we helped kick off that most wonderful time of the year with the lighting of the South End Holiday Tree!
Chandler Street Halloween Party for Kids, October 30th, 4:30-6:30 PM
Tadpole and the Ellis South End Neighborhood Association sponsored the Chandler Street Halloween Party on October 30th on Chandler Street at the corner of Clarendon Street. Little ones dressed up for a great night with treats, live music, bouncy house and face painting.
Tadpole and the Ellis South End Neighborhood Association sponsored the Chandler Street Halloween Party on October 30th on Chandler Street at the corner of Clarendon Street. Little ones dressed up for a great night with treats, live music, bouncy house and face painting.
Members from the Ellis participated in a private, hands-on cooking and dining evening at Sur La Table on October 28th. The evening was filled with a delicious meal cooked by the attendees along with some fine wine and cooking instruction. Stay tuned for our next one in January.
The Ellis hosted their Young Professional Group (YPG) kick-off on October 28th. Over 50 local young professionals attended the reception to learn about Boston's newest YPG and who are looking to build relationships, develop professionally and become politically and philanthropically active in the community. For more information and to join the YPG, click here.
South End Yard Sale
A community yard sale sponsored by the Ellis South End Neighborhood Association was held on Saturday, September 19. Under sunny skies, hundreds of neighbors attended to sell their own wares or to peruse and buy from the Ellis tables of donations. It was a great day - watch for it next year!
A community yard sale sponsored by the Ellis South End Neighborhood Association was held on Saturday, September 19. Under sunny skies, hundreds of neighbors attended to sell their own wares or to peruse and buy from the Ellis tables of donations. It was a great day - watch for it next year!
The Ellis South End Neighborhood Association held their Annual Ellis Evening fundraiser on June 7th. Proceeds included two scholarships to Boston Explorers, director Alphonse Litz shown here. Click here for more information and photos.
Annual Meeting FY 2015 - Year in Review
The Ellis's Year in Review includes ten (10) events with a community focus, seven (7) social events and five (5) projects to keep our neighbors informed. Click here for more details.
Arthur Howe Community Service Award 2015
The award was presented to Bill Gregor "for improving the quality of life while preserving the character of Boston's unique and historic South End."
The Ellis's Year in Review includes ten (10) events with a community focus, seven (7) social events and five (5) projects to keep our neighbors informed. Click here for more details.
Arthur Howe Community Service Award 2015
The award was presented to Bill Gregor "for improving the quality of life while preserving the character of Boston's unique and historic South End."
Boston Shines 2015
Ellis friends and neighbors came out in full force to get coffee and doughnuts and to pitch in and help clean up the neighborhood and ready it for spring. Rakes, brooms and mulch were provided by the City and put to good use.
Ellis friends and neighbors came out in full force to get coffee and doughnuts and to pitch in and help clean up the neighborhood and ready it for spring. Rakes, brooms and mulch were provided by the City and put to good use.
South End Community Meeting on Gun Violence - December 16th
Members of the South End Community met with City Officials and the Boston Police Department to discuss the recent surge in gun violence. For a full summary click here.