I hired the Tony Fonseca Drummers for a fundraiser. Tony was extremely accomodating in terms of our…read morefundraising goals and limited funds for performers. He was also very warm, professional, and accomodating the day of the event. The drummers were excellent, and the audience absolutely loved them. They added a lot of energy to my event, and I'd definitely hire them again and recommend them to anyone!

Used as a venue for my wedding party - got married at home in the Midwest, but wanted to celebrate…read morewith our rather large friend group, so hosted about 150 of our pals at Spontaneous celebrations. Reviewing it as a venue for a large party - haven't taken any community classes there. The frustrating: ~SC isn't really owned by anybody - it has a board of directors. The guy who's supposed to respond to all the inquiries about reservations was not the most responsive by email, but was pretty responsive by phone. He's a stilt walker in a grateful dead coverband who manages a community art space in JP - he's a very salt-of-the-earth kind of guy, which worked for us, but you just need to know that that's what you're signing on for - someone who isn't going to get back to your emails right away, who you may have to track down a bit, but who is super nice and very laid back in approach. I am not laid back, but I came prepared with the questions I wanted answered and got all the answers I needed in writing on our contract. ~You never quiiiite know what you're walking into when you walk into the space. They host a ton of different kinds of community events, so how it's decorated when you see it one time might not necessarily be the way you see it when you visit it next. People are supposed to clean up after themselves, but there are varying extents of that. You never even really know which light switch is going to turn the lights on. The fantastic: ~Those frustrating points above are SO minor compared to the fact that for just a few hundred bucks you can have a wedding venue space (everywhere else I called was in the multiple-thousand dollar range and had a ton of restrictions on what you could bring in/restricted to their own catering/facilities/booze etc). It is a gorgeous space that kind of feels like a big summer camp recreation hall, with 2 floors, indoor balconies, a stage and a bar. It felt like a true barn-raising - we had a dozen of our friends show up early and help with setup, hanging lights from the ceiling, bringing my husband's dj equipment and speakers, a friend home-brewed 5 kegs of beer and brought another several cases of booze from the company he works for, and we fed our friends with beer, a big-batch order of pizzas from JP House of Pizza, and 150 Union Square Donuts. It was a 90s throwback dance party with a lot of games and a lot of love - low key and marvelous. I cannot have imagined a more ideal space than Spontaneous Celebrations, and to do it so affordably makes me want to scream to the world how worthwhile this place is. RECOMMEND! HIGHLY!

A great community center with wonderful staff! Enjoyed visiting and volunteering with the group…read more Great work with the annual Lantern walk and hosting events for the local community. Keep up the excellent work - the community appreciates it!

Along side the Union Square Farmers Market, every Saturday from July until October, artists and…read morecraftspeople have tables set up to show their trinkets of choice. So while picking up some fresh veggies, stop in and check out the art. Also, there are numerous musical events and performances that go on in connection with the Arts Union...all in support of the development of Union Square!

As a member of the Soprano section, over the past 10+ yrs, I feel I can honestly say that this…read morechoir is a source of joy, to the community and its singers, in large part due to the excellent conductor (Pam Mindell for the past ~5? yrs; and eons ago, Jamie Kirsch - now at Tufts). It's a nice slice of the community, and I enjoy the outreach opportunities during the holidays (assisted living, Rosie's place, shelters/soup-kitchen). (and yes, this is a pseudonym, so hi, fellow choir members, this is not my actual name).

The Cambridge Community Chorus brings together a cornucopia of over a hundred music-lovers from all…read moreover Cambridge. The chorus is comprised of residents of all ages and backgrounds, delivering a fantastic variety of choral works to the community with enthusiasm. A truly great taste of local flavor, in a community that continually supports the arts.

We had a great experience working with Neon Lighthouse fir our wedding - they played a fantastic,…read morelively set that kept everyone dancing all night. Whem my sister and her friend asked to play the violin during one of the band's sets, the band members were not only supportive but totally encouraged their participation. The band members were a joy to work with. Ken was friendly, approachable, and genuinely interested in understanding our vision for the wedding.

We were very happy to have Neon Lighthouse perform at our June wedding. The band is very lively and…read moreupbeat and kept our dance floor packed the whole night. They played a great mix of songs throughout the night and we got many compliments from our guests on the band! Ken was great to work with prior to our wedding too helping us with ceremony music, introduction music, timeline, etc. Overall a very talented and fun band to have at your wedding, thank you!!

The National Park Service has done an excellent job designing this tour! I particularly appreciated…read morethe intentionality around language. My guide Jenny was great.

If you are visiting Boston this is a must! The tour is shorter than the Freedom Trail but I would…read moredo both! I would recommend using the site as sadly there is not that many markers as many of the sites are privately owned. Make time for the Museum, especially if you cannot do the tour! And if you have more time visit the one the Museum Nantucket!

There is nothing like Bulgarian music--especially when it's led by Tatiana Sarbinska--legendary…read moresoloist of Bulgaria. Divi Zheni performs concert and dance music with all the haunting harmonies, driving rhythms, open-throated vocal techniques, and ornaments unique to the region. Listen to Divi Zheni's a capella songs, and pieces with orchestra--with a sound from across a mountaintop. These sounds will transport and transform you. Are you a singer? a woman in Boston? We welcome audition and voice lesson inquiries.

I had a very limited amount of time to visit because my parking time was about to run out so I ran…read morein and did a self guided tour really quickly, and will definitely have to come back again to fully take everything in. The gift shop here though is fantastic and I spent over $100 on magnets and adorable Christmas ornaments. Be sure to stop on in if visiting Lexington.

"Stand your ground. Don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin…read morehere." Wonderful self guided audio tour, staff was very accommodating to mobility issues.