First Light Holiday Celebration

Brookline Adult & Community Education is one of the oldest non-credit, public education programs in Massachusetts, currently offering a full catalog of virtual classes! This week, pop over to join some of our fabulous instructors and sample our offerings. Families, don't miss Daniel Lipton, one of our Winter Wonderland instructors, for a fun-filled session featuring a "This Little Light of Mine" sing-a-long, musical telling of Where the Wild Things Are, and more! And, join us for a special lecture on The Nutcracker, December 7 at 7pm; write to bacep@psbma.org by 5pm to rsvp. 

Manager and long-time Booksmith bookseller Lisa Gozashti will share a community holiday message while taking guests on a special virtual tour of our refreshed and expanded store. Lisa features our diverse range of books, larger kids and gift sections, new online curbside pick-up window, beautifully expanded space and The Novel Kitchen.

Card My Yard is the premier Yard Greeting Company! Skip the CARD, Stake the YARD! Card My Yard Boston will be streaming a behind-the-scenes look at Brookline's first Yard Card business.

We are highlighting a few of the many new and exciting items we have brought in for this season. Join us for a preview and for the opportunity to win a prize!

Gateway Arts is a studio art center supporting careers in art for people with disabilities. Though our studios are closed to the public, Gateway artists are working away in their chosen mediums. We have compiled a suite of videos showing Gateway artists at work, and the staff and families who support them.

Drawing from ten years as a family portrait photographer, Leise Jones will share a short video with tips for helping your family look great for their family portraits, what to expect from a family portrait session, and how best to display your family portraits in your home!

We welcome all customers! Our own Morry Sapoznik offers tips on the fine art of tasting olive oil.

Take our virtual tour and learn why Providence House was voted #1 Reader's Choice in Brighton for an Assisted Living Community and a Retirement Community

Welcome to Serenade Chocolatier! We have been in the heart of Brookline for over 30 years. Let me show you around! The hum of the machines and smell of chocolate are always in the background of our days.

Ever wonder how jewelers set gemstones? Watch the magic happen with a stone-setting video demo featuring our in-house jeweler Cristina Pabon.

The Brookline Arts Center will be hosting two FREE virtual art classes as part of First Light, one for adults and one for kids! Join us Thursday, December 3 at 7PM for a self-portrait and Victorian frame drawing class for adults and Saturday, December 5 at 11 AM for an art activity for kids of all ages. RSVP to office@brooklineartscenter.com for the Zoom link.

The Brookline Community Foundation creates opportunity and promotes equity through the transformative power of giving. The Brookline Community Foundation is excited to share with you a virtual site visit with grantee Women Thriving Inc.

The Chobee Hoy Group hosts music and $100 Olive Connection giveaway! Featuring Mistral, The Clark Page Project, and the Brookline Community Band. The Brookline Community Band is Directed by Chi Sun Chan, the President is Carrie Kaufmann, joined by John Bassett. The Clark Page Project is Tracy and John Clark, and Tom Page.

Join us for a free pottery workshop with our amazing instructor Tim Wallace on Dec 3rd from 6-7pm! Balls of clay will be available for pickup Dec 1, 2 and 3!

At Goldfish Swim School, we’re committed to making sure kids everywhere understand the importance of water safety — whether they’re learning these important life-saving skills during swimming lessons at one of our locations or elsewhere. That’s why we have created a FREE water safety program to teach all youngsters on Sunday, December 6th at 2 PM!

Pictures talk. Photography reveals. Explore our values in portrait work, and how we capture the essence of a moment or personality at our virtual portrait gallery tour.

John Pergantis, Head Chef and Owner of Party Favors for over 25 years will be hosting a series of videos demonstrating how he makes the traditional Christmas cakes, Yule Logs, also known as a Buche de Noel.

Craft along with your local librarians! Check out our kits and video instructions to make light-up paper houses (ages 5-9) and crochet mug cozies (ages 10-110).

Happiest of Holidays from Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty.

To celebrate the season, we are showcasing musical selections from our very own Victoria Hunt and Piano Faculty Member Brian Friedland of the Brookline Music School.  

Featuring music from amazing female singers! Enjoy the sounds of Marcela Cruz, Ava Petrillo, Rorie Kelly, Lydia Harrell,  and the Clark Page Project!

Brookline Bank has put together a special message from our Branch Managers for you and your families.

Celebrate First Light with BMS! Brookline Music School First Light Live Sessions begin at 5:30pm, 6:00pm and 6:30pm on Dec 3rd.  Watch a new student-faculty Sleigh Ride video, join a live festive sing-along for all ages and learn how to make your own musical greeting card with music provided by BMS! Later in First Light Week, you're invited to attend a virtual Faculty Artist Series Concert featuring BMS faculty member April Sun (piano) and guest Janny Joo (violin) at 4pm on Sunday, December 6th.

$5.00 OFF the bill of your car service when you present a receipt of $10.00 or more from Rifrullo Cafe.

Fire Opal is excited to showcase our carefully curated collection of American handmade jewelry, pottery and winter accessories. The First Light 2020 theme is NESTING. Showcasing handmade pottery, wood, and more!

Get the first look inside the NEW Hilton Garden Inn Boston/Brookline. A virtual tour, via Zoom, will take place on December 3 from 5:30-7:00 PM! All guests that join will receive a virtual swag bag with items such as free Hilton Honors points and discounts of up to 20% off!

Lynn Modell/ Making Dances has created a Covid Blues dance for the courtyard at the Brookline Courtyard Marriott Hotel.

PB&J Dance Company presents FLF Dances On-Line: "Zoomeography" and "Social Distance Made Simple". We also offer a short Dance Workshop for children ages 3-9 and families on Zoom at 5:30. Please contact us to get the link: info@pbjdanceco.org. Limited space.

Rifrullo Cafe will be releasing recipe cards and illustrations for home bakers to enjoy. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look into Rifrullo's kitchen and recipe lab! Take a photo of your baking process or your final creation for a chance to win Rifrullo T-Shirt! Don't for get to tag us on Facebook or Instagram, @rifrullocafe!

As a new business in Brookline, VIP will be giving away oil change certificates – Free Oil Changes on 12/3 ONLY, then any oil change for just $10 on 12/4 through 12/10. This will enable residents to come in and experience how VIP makes your automotive maintenance different and better.