DOT BY THE DAY Dec. 18 – 21, 2014

Thursday (18th) – MassDOT hosts public meeting about plans to improve the intersection of Morton Street and Gallivan Blvd. with a $1.2 million project. Meeting starts at 7 p.m. at the Charles H. Taylor Elementary School, 1060 Morton St.

• Hancock St. Civic Association meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Pilgrim Church, 540 Columbia Rd., across from the Strand Theatre. Info: hancockcivic@gmail.com

 Friday (19th)
– Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker opens a five-show run at the Strand Theatre in Dorchester this evening. Call 617-354-7467 for tickets or go to ballettheatre.org

Saturday (20th)
– The 21st Annual Mayor’s Cup Youth Hockey Tournament begins today at locationsd across the city, including Murphy Rink in South Boston and the Devine Rink in Dorchester.

• Teams throughout Boston participate in this citywide tournament to vie for the championship title in 9 divisions for boys and girls ages 6-14 (Mites, Squirts, and Pee Wees.) The tournament is organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF,) the City of Boston’s largest youth and human service agency. Games begin at 7 a.m. The Championship Games will be held at the John “Snooks” Kelley Rink at Conte Forum at Boston College on Sunday, January 4. A complete schedule will be online soon at cityofboston.gov/bcyf.

Saturday (20th)
– Boston City Singers Winter Stars Concert starts at 7 p.m. at Saint Ann Church, 243 Neponset Ave. Over 100 singers lift the holiday spirit through singing and drumming. Featuring Cantare, “Music on Wednesdays,” Tour Choir, BCS Fellas, and the World Rhythm Ensemble performing holiday music.

Sunday (21st)
– Cedar Grove Cemetery hosts its 34th annual Christmas Mass in memory of the deceased at 11 a.m. in Gilman Chapel. A concert of Christmas music will begin at 10:45 a.m.

• Phillips & Freeport Tavern celebrate their annual Santa Brunch, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 780 Morrissey Blvd. Call 617-282-7700 for reservations.

• All Saints’ Choir of Men and Boys performs Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols, 4 p.m. at Parish of All Saints 209 Ashmont St., Dorchester. Visit allsaints.net for more info. A traditional service of nine scripture lessons accompanied by carols sung by the choir and congregation.


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