Nature’s Gems: A holiday art exhibit and sale of Emerald Necklace, nature, and community-inspired art. Sunday, December 2nd from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. At the Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse, Franklin Park Road in Roxbury. Meet photographer Dan Tobyne and purchase autographed copies of his new collection, Boston’s Emerald Necklace. Local artists include: Roberto Chao, Lucilda Cooper, Fern Cunningham, Eduardo del Solar, Karen Eutemy, C.J. Phu, Ekua Holmes, Robin Radin, Hakim Raquib, Mardi Reed, Marcia Sewall, Susan Leskin Vernon and Bren Atchison. 30% of art sales will be donated to restoring the Woodlands in Franklin Park and Olmsted Park. Jazz trio from Berklee College of Music, donated refreshments from Dancing Deer Bakery, and children’s activity corner. Co-sponsored by the Emerald Necklace Conservancy – www.emeraldnecklace.org and the Franklin Park Coalition – www.franklinparkcoalition.org. FREE. Questions and RSVP: openhouse@emeraldnecklace.org / 617-282-2881.
-- Christine Poff, DirectorFranklin Park Coalitionnew phone number: 617-282-2881www.franklinparkcoalition.org
