Photos from the Lawn on D Opening
By Olga Khvan·
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Photo by Olga Khvan
The Lawn on D, a new multipurpose outdoor space running alongside the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in South Boston, opened on Saturday with a two-day celebration offering games, activities, and live entertainment for the public.
Local residents, many of them with their children in tow, came out to try out the space; play games of ping-pong, bocce, and cornhole; and enjoy live entertainment and free ice cream. While many features, like the outdoor bar and several art installations—including an inflatable beehive—had been installed, others remain works in progress, like the “Swing Time” installation by Boston-based Höweler + Yoon Architecture, set to be completed in September.
The experimental space will remain open for approximately 18 months with various programming that falls under four categories—D Street ArtLAB, D Street Games, D Street LIVE, and D Street Music—throughout the seasons. Then, after the trial period, the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority plans to incorporate feedback from the community in order to develop plans for more permanent programs and uses of the space.
Check out photos from the Lawn on D opening below.
Lawn on D Opens in South Boston
The new Lawn on D space in South Boston has an outdoor bar, which serves beer and wine Thursdays through Sundays.Photo by Olga Khvan
Photo by Olga Khvan
The Lawn on D showcases artworks and installations by local and internationally recognized artists.Photo by Olga Khvan
Photo by Olga Khvan
A tented seating area offers plenty of space to rest or enjoy meals from food trucks parked nearby.Photo by Olga Khvan
Photo by Olga Khvan
The Frozen Hoagies and Chicken & Rice Guys food trucks parked at the Lawn on D in South Boston. / Photo by Olga KhvanPhoto by Olga Khvan
Photo by Olga Khvan
"Swing Time" by Boston-based Höweler + Yoon Architecture is the first ArtLAB installation on the Lawn on D. The interactive lighting-enabled swing-set will be completed in September, but visitors got to try out a part of it at the opening.Photo by Olga Khvan
Photo by Olga Khvan
Jenny Dee & The Deelinquents performed at the Lawn on D opening on Saturday. Photo by Olga Khvan
Photo by Olga Khvan
Children's music performer Mister G entertained a small crowd of families on Saturday.Photo by Olga Khvan
Photo by Olga Khvan
A performer entertained children in the crowd gathered by the stage.Photo by Olga Khvan
Photo by Olga Khvan
The Lawn on D opening offered a variety of family activities, such as children's music and face painting.Photo by Olga Khvan
Photo by Olga Khvan
Visitors relaxed on lawn furniture and inside the inflatable beehive created by local artists, activists, and beekeepers Maria Molteni and Colette Aliman. The hives fit about 10 to 15 people.Photo by Olga Khvan
Photo by Olga Khvan
The Lawn on D offers complimentary games of bocce, cornhole, frisbee, and ping-pong rentals for visitors to enjoy.Photo by Olga Khvan
Photo by Olga Khvan
Visitors also enjoyed complimentary balloon animals and ice cream at the opening.Photo by Olga Khvan
Photo by Olga Khvan
Source URL: https://www.bostonmagazine.com/arts-entertainment/2014/08/18/photos-lawn-on-d-opening/
