Calling all teen artists! 'Part of the Solution' (POS) is putting on an open mic night for teens on January 16th, from 6 PM until 9 PM. "Urban Expressions" is going to be one night of awesome live entertainment at LynnArts. There will be great performances, step dance, singing, and so much more! All teens and artists are welcome. To sign up early email Ryanne Filbey at rfilbey@girlsinclynn.org. The POS Youth Council looks forward to seeing you at LynnArts (25 Exchange Street) on January 16th ready for a fun evening of "Urban Expression"!

On Sunday, December 7th over seventy-five people gathered at the Boston Commons for the second annual Los Posadas, a ceremony honoring the immigrant journey of Mary and Joseph as they searched for shelter to cover them during the birth of Jesus. The event marked the difficulties many immigrants face when making the journey to start a new life. People paraded to different locations around the Boston Commons to commemorate the journey. In light that immigrants have faced increasingly rabid attacks –even from other minority communities—participants of all colors and faiths showed unity in Massachusetts for our immigrant sisters and brothers.

Please click here to view pictures of this extraodinary event!

Students from Brickett, Shoemaker, Ford, Lincoln-Thompson and Marshall schools are participating in a coat drive this winter, sponsored by Anton's Cleaners.  The 14th annual Coats for Kids drive kicked off October 1st and runs through December 31st.  There are more than 260 schools in Massachusetts and New Hampshire participating.  Distribution partners include Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Mass Bay, Salvation Army, Lowell Wish Project, MA Coalition for the Homeless, Cradles to Crayons, Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Children, and MASSCAP, among others, will be providing coats to those in need.  Donated items will be washed at Anton's and donated to needy families.

To find out how you can help please visit the Coats for Kids website by clicking here.

LynnArts presents their February Program, Everyday Art for ages 6 to 12, beginning Tuesday, February 17th through February 20th from 9 AM to 3 PM. Art explorers will be exposed to a broad range of visual and performing art forms through hands-on-activities and discussions. Each week is designed to encourage creativity tied to a larger contextual theme.  Visual arts activities may include painting, multi-media sculpture and projects, printmaking and more. In performing arts classes, explore discover new forms of expression through movement, acting, scripting-writing and story telling. Students develop pride and self-confidence by presenting their work at the end of each week.  On the last day of class, friends and family are encouraged to support their budding artists by visiting their self-curated exhibition and performance! Performance, exhibition, reception at 2:30 on Fridays.

Registration is $125 (fees include registration and materials) and you must register by February 6th. Scholarships are available by calling LynnArts at (781) 598-5244 to request an application. For more information on LynnArts' Programs or to register you can click here.