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Taste of the South End is March 20th

Posted on March 5, 2018 | Leave a comment
Taste of the South End

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AIDS Action Taste of the South End
Tuesday, March 20, 2018  ||  Tickets start at $150.00
Boston Center for the Arts, 6:00 – 9:00 PM

This is easily the best tasting event of the season and one any foodie should not miss. Sergio and I have been attending this event for so long I can’t recall when we started going but it is truly one of my favorite charity events to attend.

A partial list of participating eateries includes Aquitaine bar á Vin Bistrot, Area Four, Banyan Bar + Refuge, Bar Mezzana, Barcelona South End, Blackbird Doughnuts, Boston Chops, Cinquecento Roman Trattoria, Five Horses South, Flour Bakery + Cafe, Formaggio Kitchen South End, Frenchie, Gaslight Brasserie, Haley House Bakery Cafe, Lion’s Tail, Masa, Metropolis Café, Meyers + Chang, MIDA, Petit Robert, The Elephant Walk South End, Stephi’s on Tremont, PICO, The Gallows and Mistral.

Tickets have been on sales since late last year so if you’ve yet to purchase your tickets don’t delay since the event generally sells out before the night of the event. For more information visit tasteofthesouthend.org.

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Thank Larry Kessler at The HistoryMakers Awards at Club Cafe on Wednesday

Posted on October 10, 2017 | 2 comments

Larry Kessler to be honored at The HistoryMakers Awards on Wednesday at Club Cafe

In 1995 – the same year that the combination treatment known as the “AIDS cocktail” became available to people with HIV/AIDS. The Action Committee  (AAC) produced a video highlighting the organization’s work, entitled A Community Responds. It depicts the first 15 very scary years of the epidemic and features Larry Kessler, then AIDS Action Committee’s executive director.

I had the pleasure of working for Larry Kessler, joining AIDS Action in 2002 just as he was stepping down as the founding executive director of AAC. Kessler’s work both directly and indirectly has saved tens of thousands of lives through his grass roots prevention and education efforts. He has also been the face of compassion for many left on their deathbed in the early days of the AIDS epidemic; forsaken by their friends and family and left to die alone – were it not for Larry Kessler. I’m sorry I won’t be able to make it to Club Cafe to see Kessler at the 2017 Heromakers Award Wednesday from 6-9PM.

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AIDS Walk & Run is June 4

Posted on May 29, 2017 | 1 comment

AIDS Action Committee, AAC, AIDS Walk BostonHeads up everyone! Sunday, June 4th is AIDS Action’s annual AIDS Walk & Run. Every year since 1986, our community has gathered on the first Sunday in June for this grassroots event to raise money and awareness. This event plays a crucial part in enabling AIDS Action to fulfill their mission and help maintain the health of individuals living with the disease, while working to prevent the spread of the epidemic. AIDS Action’s work is all the more important when you consider the lack of interest / support in Washington, D.C.

AIDS ActionAIDS Walk & Run
Sunday, June 4  ||  7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
DCR Hatch Shell along the Esplanade

By raising funds and awareness in Boston you help make a difference in the lives of those living with and at risk of HIV/AIDS.  Can’t attend this year’s Walk / Run? Consider making a donation here, aac.org.

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Taste of the South End is Tuesday, March 21

Posted on March 15, 2017 | 1 comment
Taste of the South End

Photo Credit: Marilyn Humphries ©

AIDS Action Taste of the South End
Tuesday, March 21, 2017  ||  Tickets start at $125.00
Boston Center for the Arts, 6:00 – 9:00 PM

This is easily the best tasting event of the season and one any foodie should not miss. I also think this is one of the best organized events of its kind in Boston. The fact that proceeds go to the AIDS Action Committee is a bonus. For more information visit tasteofthesouthend.org.

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Gay for Good Boston: Boomerang’s

Posted on January 30, 2017 | Leave a comment

Boomerang's, AAC, AIDS Action CommitteeJoin the Boston chapter of Gay for Good this Saturday, February 4th as they help AIDS Action Committee’s Boomerangs sort through clothes donations at there warehouse in Dedham. Volunteers are asked to wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and wear a few layers as it could be chilly in the warehouse. Parking is available in front of the building.

For more information visit their event page on Facebook and be sure to sign up.

Gay for Good Boston Boomerang’s

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Today is World AIDS Day

Posted on December 1, 2016 | Leave a comment

HIV, Fenway Health Study, Stronger TogetherDespite amazing advances there remains no cure and new infections continue to be reported.  In honor of World AIDS Day, make a commitment to know your status if you’ve not been tested recently and encourage your friends to do the same. AIDS Service Organizations (ASO) around the country and the world, still need your support. Here in Boston, our largest ASO is The AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts.  Visit their website, make a donation or volunteer.

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Taste of South End is in two weeks

Posted on February 16, 2016 | Leave a comment
Taste of the South End

Photo Credit: Marilyn Humphries © 2011

Two weeks  from today is The Taste of the South End.  Do you have your tickets yet? This year’s event will include more than 40 of the neighborhood’s restaurants, plenty to drink, a pretty sweet silent auction as well as entertaining cooking demonstrations from some of your favorite chefs.

Click on the link below and get tickets while they still remain available. The proceeds go to benefit the AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts.

Taste of the South End
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
The Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts at 539 Tremont Street

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Get your tickets to the Taste of the South End

Posted on February 1, 2016 | Leave a comment

ToseThe Taste of the South End takes place one month from today. The money raised benefits the AIDS Action Committee of MA and often sells out. More than 40 of the neighborhood’s restaurants will be present and there will be plenty to drink as well as entertaining cooking demonstrations so check it out.

Taste of the South End
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
The Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts at 539 Tremont Street

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Taste of the South End is March 1st

Posted on January 14, 2016 | Leave a comment
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Omar & Noah at Taste of The South End

The Taste of the South End is one of my favorite fundraisers to attend each year. The money raised benefits the AIDS Action Committee of MA, so I’d like to encourage you to mark the date on your calendar and purchase tickets today.

Taste of the South End
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
The Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts
539 Tremont Street, Boston

More than 40 of the neighborhood’s restaurants will be present and there will be plenty to drink as well as entertaining cooking demonstrations from some of the neighborhood’s most admired chefs.   If you have any questions about the Taste of the South End reach out to me.  Otherwise, grab tickets while they last.  Here is a quick video from the 2014 Taste of the South End. 

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World AIDS Day Boston: Getting to Zero

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New Fenway Institute study explores revolutionary method of HIV prevention

Posted on June 17, 2015 | Leave a comment

HIVThe Fenway Institute is conducting a study to test a manufactured antibody that will prevent HIV and help researchers learn how the antibody works.

The Fenway Institute is looking to enroll HIV-negative individuals between 18 and 50 years of age and in good health.  Anyone interested in participating in this study should know that it is impossible for the vaccines to give you HIV and cannot cause you to give HIV to someone else.  The study involves up to 11-18 half hour scheduled clinic visits over 8-months. Eligible participants will receive up to $975 for study completion.

While it is great that HIV treatments are prolonging the lives of those with HIV it is time we make AIDS history. If you agree and would be interested in learning more, please contact the Fenway Institute at 617.927.6450 or email bethechange@fenwayhealth.org.

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Chandler Street Block Party at Boston Pride

Posted on June 13, 2015 | 2 comments
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Chandler Street Block Party

One of the most fun events of Boston Pride isn’t even an official Pride event, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t stop by and check it out.

Located on the corner of Chandler and Berkeley Street in the heart of the South End this is a lot of fun when the weather cooperates.

Saturday, June 13th
1:30pm – 7pm
Berkeley & Chandler St.

There is a $15 donation collected that goes to AIDS Action Committee so by coming out and having fun with your friends you are actually helping a great local non-profit.

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Taste of the South End: Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Posted on February 26, 2015 | Leave a comment

TOSE, AIDS Action, AAC, South End restaurantsI previously wrote about this fun annual tasting that raises money for the AIDS Action Committee of MA, but I wanted to give one more shout out for those of you who may have been contemplating attending but had yet to buy tickets.

Taste of the South End, Tuesday March 3, 2015

More than 40 of the neighborhood’s restaurants will share tempting bites that range from the savory to the sweet.  In addition there will be plenty to drink and entertaining cooking demonstrations from some of the neighborhood’s most admired chefs.   If you have any questions about this social South End event, feel free to reach out to me.  Otherwise, grab tickets while they last.  Here is a quick video from a Taste of the South End from a few years back. 

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Taste of the South End tickets now on sale

Posted on February 3, 2015 | Leave a comment

TOSE, AIDS Action, AAC, South End restaurantsSince 1995 local restaurants have come together to share some of their most tempting plates to help raise awareness and money for the AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts. This year more than 40 restaurants from the South End will converge for the Taste of the South End on Tuesday, March 3rd.

Get your tickets before the event sells out. You can find more details about the program can on their website here.  Tickets for the 2015 Taste of the South End are on sale now!

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Harbor to the Bay this weekend

Posted on September 16, 2014 | Leave a comment

Harbor to the Bay, Boston, ProvincetownNow in its twelfth year, Harbor to the Bay (H2B), a 120+ mile bike ride initiated to help raise awareness and funding for several local HIV/AIDS organizations, has raised nearly $3.5 million.

This year’s ride is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 20th. The ride starts at the corner of Boylston and Clarendon Street and concludes at the Boat Slip in Provincetown later that day.

I’d like to tip my hat to the organizers, volunteers and of course the many riders who train and fund raise for this event.  AIDS/HIV is no longer in vogue and the fund raising, prevention and education work is still as important as ever. Thank you  to everyone who helps make this ride a possibility.  If you’d like to learn more or possibly donate, visit their website, www.harbortothebay.org.

 

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