THE BUZZ - The Word Boston

Friday , August 17, 2012
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
THE BUZZ ............... 1
DINING OUT
WITH THE WORD .... 2
HAPPENINGS .......... 3
CURRENT
EVENTS................... 9
THE ARTS ........ 15-16
Art ............................ 15
Films......................... 15
Music and Dance ...... 15
Call to Artists ........... 16
HEALTH AND
FITNESS................ 17
Volume 8, Number 15
THE BUZZ
“I don't have a definition of jazz. You're just supposed to know it when you hear it.”
~ Thelonious Monk
“The thing about hip-hop today is it's smart, it's insightful. The way they can communicate a
complex message in a very short space is remarkable.”
~ Barack Obama
JAZZ AND HIP HOP:
A PERFECT UNION
by Pat Williams
In 1989, a new sound emerged when Gang
Starr released Words I Manifest, a song
that combined the music of Dizzie
Gillespie’s jazz standard A Night in
Tunisia, and hip hop lyrics penned by the
Boston-based group. The trend continued in
1993 when they released the Jazzmatazz
series that featured a number of collaborations with jazz icons such as Branford Marsalis,
Donald Byrd and Roy Ayers.
Throughout the 1990’s, hip hop artists continued to sample the music of well-respected jazz
musicians. US3’s Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia) took Herbie Hancock’s Cantaloupe Island to
new heights. The “funky funky” recording went gold and reached #9 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Recently a new generation of jazz/hip hop artists has emerged. The annual Jazz at the Fort
concert held in early August featured Hip Hop 1942, a show produced by New York-based
Revive Music Group. It was in 1942 when Gillespie wrote Tunisia. Revive was founded by
Berklee grad Meghan Stabile as a way to “connect jazz standards to classic hip hop
anthems in a way to create community out of divergent cultures and generations.”
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“What the newer generation of jazz music is doing and what we’re trying to revive is to find a
way for jazz to really have a great beat,” said Brian “Raydar” Ellis, a member of the
eight-piece group of Berklee students, alumni and faculty who performed at the concert. The
ensemble thrilled the multigenerational Jazz at the Fort crowd, “It’s just a matter of opening
up and letting the music take you there. The cross-pollination [of jazz and hip hop] now is
incredible,” said Ellis.
Last year in celebration of its fifth anniversary, Revive threw an all-star concert in honor of
the late Keith “Guru” Elam, Gang Starr’s founder and creator of a style of music that has
lasted more than two decades.
For more information on Revive Music Group, visit http://revivalist.okayplayer.com.
DINING OUT WITH THE WORD
A CHANGE IN PERSPECTIVE MAKES
ALL THE DIFFERENCE by Devon Brown
Sometimes I want to be coy and build your interest before I tell you exactly
how a restaurant was, but this time I want to come right out and say that my
meal at Island Creek Oyster Bar was off the chain. This uncharacteristically
blunt admission comes at the beginning of this review for a reason.
For the first twenty minutes I was in the restaurant I had the ugliest look on my
face set to hate the place. First of all, the restaurant located in the Fenway
has strong ties to Duxbury seafood. Where I grew up on the South Shore,
upper crust Duxbury was the enemy. After being told that I would have to wait
for a table, I was sent to the bar where I had to wedge myself between a
dining couple and breath down their necks to place my order. For the following fifteen minutes I heard excuse me over
and over as my fellow patrons passed by my marginalized spot on the floor.
Gray, boardwalk wood chairs, sun-baked wooden panels and bits of cork and shell on the walls only added to my bias. It
looked just like some hoity-toity, fancied up Duxbury clam house by the sea. And then I was brought to my Cadillac-sized
leather banquette seat and my perspective changed entirely. The raw bar on full display and the entire room packed with
30 to 40-something yuppies seemed like a beautiful drama put on for my enjoyment.
Things got even better when I took my first sip of the complex El Gallo ($12) cocktail made with tequila, spicy sriracha,
cucumber juice and orange juice. From there I had the most memorable item of the night. Priced like any seaside shack I
received the most luscious Ipswich Fried Clams ($15) (pictured above left) of my life. They were crisp on the outside and
so tender I dare call them creamy. From the menu that changes daily, I also selected the Heirloom Tomato Salad ($14)
seasoned perfectly with salt and aged balsamic. The pan-fried Crab Cake ($14) with grilled corn relish and avocado was
good, but not memorable. Unfortunately the house was out of the famed Lobster Roe Noodles ($27), which I hear is an
indulgent combo of short ribs, lobster and mushrooms. I was also denied the Blueberry Peach Cobbler for the same
reason. Luckily I had by then sampled the grapefruity Highland Punch cocktail ($11) and was in a forgiving state of mind.
Seated at the new Hawthorne Bar just a door down, I sipped tea and munched amazing macaroons at midnight. Pinky
raised I pronounced to my childhood best friend, “Maybe not all things from Duxbury are bad,” and she agreed.
Island Creek Oyster Bar
500 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston, MA
(617) 327-8600
www.islandcreekoysterbar.com
Hours: Monday through Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.; Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Parking: Valet and on-street parking available
Reservations can be made by phone or through www.opentable.com.
Price: $9-$32
Want to recommend a restaurant for Devon to review or provide comments and/or suggestions? Simply
send an email to Devon at devon@thewordboston.com.
Devon Brown has traveled extensively and along the way, sampled delicacies in Europe, Asia and the
Caribbean. In her spare time, Devon writes fascinating stories, shares insight and a few interesting
recipes in her blog Traveling Taste Buds. Visit Devon's blog, www.travelingtastebuds.blogspot.com.
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HAPPENINGS
VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS
The deadline to register to vote in the state and presidential election is Wednesday, October 17, 2012. Massachusetts
residents can register in person at any registration location; at any Registry of Motor Vehicles office; or by mail. For more
information, visit www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleidx.htm.
FREE FUN EVENTS AT MARCELLA PARK
Free Fun Events at Marcella Park will be held every Tuesday and Thursday through August 30, 2012. Soccer/Rox
takes place from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. – 6-17 year olds learn soccer skills in a co-ed instructional program with coaches
Kathleen Bray and Nelson Reyes, Mass. Youth Soccer volunteers and peer leaders and from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., join
Hawthorne Walkers for warm-up stretches, walks, cool-downs, and health and nutrition tips. Every Wednesday and
Friday through August 31, there will be Jazz and Hip Hop Dance Fusion from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. with instructor Alexis
Platt (limited to 20 students) and from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., Double Dutch Action where new and advanced jumpers learn
skills with instructors Angela Francis and Sheila Evans. This is a FREE event.
HIGHLAND STREET FOUNDATION’S FREE FUN FRIDAYS
Every Friday throughout the summer, Highland Street Foundation invites Massachusetts residents and tourists to Free
Fun Fridays to visit cultural attractions. Some registration and/or tickets are required. Visit and enjoy! For more
information, visit www.highlandstreet.org. This is a FREE event.
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Concord Museum, 200 Lexington Rd., Concord, MA
Edward Gorey House, 8 Strawberry Lane, Yarmouth Port, MA
Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Rd., Framingham, MA
Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Ave., Boston, MA
New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA
American Textile History Museum, 491 Dutton St., Lowell, MA
Basketball Hall of Fame, 100 West Columbus Ave., Springfield, MA
Boston Harbor Island Alliance (This is a free ferry ride to either (or both) of the Boston Harbor
Islands – Georges Island and Spectacle Island. Tickets for the Harbor Islands Express Ferry will be
distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at Long Wharf-North, 66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA. The
ticket window will open at 8:00 a.m. The ferry leaves every 30 minutes starting at 8:30 a.m., with a
3 hour window to return. Each adult in line may pick up a maximum of 4 tickets. There will be no
special arrangements for groups of more than 4 to be on the same ferry. Tickets will be handed out
for the earliest ferry, then the next, and so on, until all ferry seats for the day are distributed.)
Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd., Sturbridge, MA
USS Constitution Museum, 22 Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown, MA
The Discovery Museums, 177 Main St., Acton, MA
Ecotarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA
JFK Presidential Library and Museum, Columbia Point, Dorchester, MA
Mass MoCA, 1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA
Plimouth Plantation, 137 Warren Ave., Plymouth, MA
SEED, SOW & GROW SEED SCHOOL
A Seed, Sow & Grow Seed School class will be held Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at City
Natives, 30 Edgewater Dr., Mattapan, MA. Build the local seed supply. Learn basic techniques for collecting, processing
and storing seeds from your favorite garden vegetables and flowers. Registration is required. To register, call
(617) 542-7696 or email info@bostonnatural.org. This is a FREE event.
THIRD SATURDAY FLEA MARKET
The Third Saturday Flea Market will be held Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Marcella Park,
corner of Highland and Marcella Sts., Roxbury, MA. Community vendors will feature back to school wear and gear,
incredible bargains and refreshments. Proceeds support HYCC youth activities. For more information, including how to
become a vendor, call (617) 427-0613 or email hyccroxbury@hotmail.com. This is a FREE event.
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HAPPENINGS (cont’d)
WASHINGTON GATEWAY MAIN STREET PRESENTS “A DAY IN THE PARK”
Join Washington Gateway Main Street and Youth Workers’ Alliance for A Day in the Park on Saturday, August 18,
2012 from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. at Blackstone Square, 1525 Washington St., Boston, MA. There will be fun games
and activities, face painting and a pie eating contest. For more information, call (617) 542-1234. This is a FREE event.
UPHAM’S CORNER STREET FAIR
The Upham’s Corner Street Fair will be held Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 p.m. in and around
the Upham’s Corner Business District, Dorchester, MA. The event will be a celebration of everything the community has
to offer. If you have a craft that you’d like to sell or information about your organization you’d like to share, email
info@uphamscorner.org. This is a FREE event.
DSNI’S 28TH ANNUAL MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL
DSNI’s 28th Annual Multicultural Festival will be held Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 p.m. at
Mary Hannon Park, Dudley St. and Howard Ave., Roxbury, MA. There will be games, music, face painting, inflatables,
food and more. For more information, call Jose Barros at (617) 442-9670 x160. This is a FREE event.
COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
A Community Celebration will be held Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the First Church of
Roxbury (outside), 10 Putnam St., Roxbury, MA. There will be music, fun activities for kids (face painting, moon bounce),
food and refreshments. In case of rain, the event will be held inside of the church. This is a FREE event.
SUMMER RESTAURANT WEEK BOSTON 2012
From Sunday, August 19 through Friday, August 24 and Sunday, August 26
through Friday, August 31, 2012, restaurant-goers can enjoy gourmet prix-fixe
dining at top Boston area restaurants at Summer Restaurant Week Boston 2012.
Participating restaurants will offer a two-course lunch for $15.12, a three-course
lunch for $20.12 and a three-course dinner for $33.12. For more information, visit
www.restaurantweekboston.com.
BACK TO SCHOOL CELEBRATION
A Back to School Celebration will be held Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at the TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston,
MA. This is a great opportunity for children 5 through 17 to receive backpacks with school supplies, visit the TD Garden
and have fun participating in the festivities. This event is for Boston residents only. Registration is required. For
registration information, call (617) 318-6940 or visit www.salvationarmyma.org/backtoschool. This is a FREE event.
ARTS IN THE PARK
Arts in the Park will be held Tuesday, August 21, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Titus Sparrow Park,
200 W. Newton St., Boston, MA. This day of multicultural activities is for children and families and will include activities
from Mama & Me, Boston Center for the Arts, the Museum of Fine Arts, Medicine Wheel Productions, the South End
Library and more. There will be live performances, face painting and refreshments. For more information, call
(617) 375-8159. This is a FREE event.
BOSTON CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL
Children from all over the city are invited to the ParkARTs Boston Children’s Festival on Tuesday, August 21, 2012
from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Franklin Park (Playstead Field), Dorchester, MA. There will be face painting, arts and
crafts, a magic show, games, a puppet show and more. Snacks and refreshments will be provided by HP Hood LLC,
Nantucket Nectars and YASSO. For more information, call (617) 635-4505 or visit www.cityofboston.gov/parks. This is a
FREE event.
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HAPPENINGS (cont’d)
UNVEILING OF THE FERN CUNNINGHAM SCULPTURE
The Unveiling of the Fern Cunningham Sculpture will be held Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at Clarence
“Jeep” Jones Park, 221 Roxbury St., Roxbury, MA. Mayor Thomas M. Menino will join area residents for the unveiling
of The Value of Life. This is a FREE event.
THE 2ND ANNUAL ICE CREAM SOCIAL
The 2nd Annual Ice Cream Social will be held Friday, August 24, 2012 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Grove Hall Branch
Library, 41 Geneva Ave., Dorchester, MA. The Ice Cream Social offers library patrons, community leaders and visitors a
chance to network and celebrate. The event will feature crafts for children and music. For more information, call
(617) 427-3337. This is a FREE event.
TREE MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP
The Boston Tree Party will host a Tree Maintenance Workshop on Saturday, August 25, 2012 from 10:00 to
11:30 a.m. at the Nightingale Community Garden, 512 Park St., Dorchester, MA. The workshop is a great opportunity
for hands-on learning about tree care and maintenance. There will be personal instructions on all aspects of caring for
trees. To register, call (617) 542-7696 or email info@bostonnatural.org. This is a FREE event.
THE 39th ANNUAL BOSTON CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL
The 39th Annual Boston Caribbean Carnival will be held Saturday, August 25, 2012. At 1:00 p.m., the parade will
begin in front of the Roxbury YMCA, 285 Martin Luther King Blvd., Roxbury, MA and winds its way up Warren St.,
through Grove Hall and into Franklin Park. A food court will be located in front of the Zoo, which features Caribbean and
American cuisine in addition to arts and crafts and much more. This is a FREE event.
BOSTON NATURAL HAIR DAY POT-LUCK COOK-OUT
The New England Natural Hair, Health & Wellness Collaborative invites you to the Boston Natural Hair Day/Pot
Luck Cook-Out on Saturday, August 26, 2012 from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 p.m. at 345 Metropolitan Ave., Roslindale, MA.
The event will be a great opportunity to network (feel free to bring business cards), catch up with old friends while meeting
new ones, share hairstyling tips and talk about the beauty of having natural hair. An Entrepreneur’s Marketplace will
feature a natural hair hairstyling booth, handmade jewelry, hair accessories/products, personal accessories, henna tattoo
artist, chair massage and much more. As this is a pot luck gathering, it would be appreciated if you would bring an
appetizer, entrée (pre-seasoned vegetables, fish or meat) to have cooked on the grill, dessert and/or a non-alcoholic
beverage. Children are welcome. Please RSVP by August 24 by calling (617) 506-9043 or email
nenaturalhair@yahoo.com. Indicate how many people will be attending and what food or beverage you will bring. Also,
feel free to bring a lawn chair or blanket. A limited number of vendor spaces are available. If you are interested in
becoming a vendor, call (617) 549-4562 or email nenaturalhair@yahoo.com. This is a FREE event.
BACK TO SCHOOL JAM
State Representative Jeffrey Sanchez and El Jolgorio join the community of Jamaica Plain for a Back to School Jam
on Monday, August 27, 2012 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Bromley-Heath Basketball Courts, corner of Heath St. and
Columbus Ave., Roxbury, MA. There will be health and vision screenings, raffles, DJ and entertainment, a t-shirt
giveaway and food. For more information, call Katherine Lauretano at (617) 722-2130 or email
kathereine.lauretano@mahouse.gov. This is a FREE event.
BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS EXTERNAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE’S COMMUNITY
MEETINGS
Boston Public Schools’ External Advisory Committee will host Community Meetings to talk about their work. The
meetings will include presentations on data, community engagement and school quality. For more information, email
choice@bostonpublicschools.org. This is a FREE event.
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Tuesday, August 28 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Tobin Community Center, 1481 Tremont St., Roxbury, MA
Thursday, August 30 from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Hyde Park Community Center (Auditorium), 1179 River St.,
Hyde Park, MA
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HAPPENINGS (cont’d)
REAL TALK: LOVE & LIMITS
Are you a guardian, parent or grandparent of a young child? If so, attend Real Talk: Love & Limits on Wednesday,
August 29, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Dorchester House Multi-Service Center (Garden Wing Room),
1353 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA. This event is being held to discuss positive approaches to disciplining the young
child(ren) in your life. Dinner will be served and childcare will be provided. To RSVP for childcare (no later than Friday,
August 24), call Marika at (617) 740-2572 or email marika.michelangelo@dorchesterhouse.org. This is a FREE event.
BREAD & PUPPET THEATER: THE CIRCUS OF THE POSSIBILITARIANS
The Bread & Puppet Theater: The Circus of the Possibilitarians will be held Sunday, September 2, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.
on the Cambridge Common, Massachusetts Ave. and Garden St., Cambridge, MA. Rain or shine. For more information,
call (617) 286-6694 or visit www.breadandpuppet.org. This is a FREE event.
THE BOSTON ARTS FESTIVAL
The Boston Arts Festival will be held Friday, September 7 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday,
September 8 and 9, 2012 from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 p.m. at Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.,
Boston, MA. The Boston Arts Festival is designed to launch Boston’s arts season. The festival is a showcase of more
than 60 juried visual artists who exhibit and sell one-of-a-kind and limited edition works of art. There will also be an
extensive performing program. Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings will perform on Friday, September 7. For more
information, call (617) 635-3911 or visit www.cityofboston.gov/arts. This is a FREE event.
CAMBRIDGE CARNIVAL INTERNATIONAL
Caribbean Carnival International is a colorful, festive and multicultural celebration that is rooted in African traditions.
The festival, in its 20th year, is considered a Cambridge institution and it’s the largest festival in Cambridge, attracting over
150,000 people. The highlight of the festival is a grand costume parade accompanied by rich rhythmic musicality
promoting all types of cultures. The Cambridge Carnival International will be held Sunday, September 9, 2012 from
12:00 Noon to 6:00 p.m. The parade begins at Putnam Ave. and River St., continues up River St., turns right on
Massachusetts Ave., passes the Central Square T stop then makes a left on Main St. and ends at the corner of Albany St.
in Kendall Square. The International Stage will feature Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Caribbean, Calypso, Reggae, Compa,
Punta and Salsa music. Interactive drumming, dancing and martial arts demos will be held on the Rhythm Stage from
12:00 Noon to 6:30 p.m. and activities for children ages 5 to 14 years will include face painting, stilt walking and arts and
crafts from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. at the KidsFest. For more information, visit www.cambridgecarnival.org. This is a
FREE event.
MAHA HOMEBUYER CLASSES
MAHA HomeBuyer Classes are held monthly at a variety of locations. Graduates from the MAHA classes will receive a
certificate which will allow the participant access to a number of programs that assist first–time homebuyers. The
certificate is also a requirement for acquiring lottery property and certain mortgage products in Boston and other cities and
towns. Graduates are eligible for free one–on–one credit and homebuying counseling. The classes are 12 hours by either
attending four evenings or two Saturdays and the cost is $35. For more information, email Hilda Fernandez at
hfernandez@mahahome.org or visit www.mahahome.org. The class schedule is as follows:
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Monday and Wednesday, September 10, 12, 17 and 19 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at MAHA, 1803 Dorchester Ave.,
Dorchester, MA
Tuesday and Thursday, September 25 and 27 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 29 from 9:00 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m. at Mt. Olive Kingdom Builder’s Church, 234 Norfolk St., Dorchester, MA
Tuesday and Thursday, October 16 and 18 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 20 from 9:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. at MAHA, 1803 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA
Tuesday and Thursday, October 30, November 1 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, November 3 from
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Boston Medical Center, 88 East Newton St., Boston, MA
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HAPPENINGS (cont’d)
THE SONG PROJECT
Do you enjoy music? Would you like the opportunity to remember your loved one through song? Then come and
participate in The Song Project every Thursday from September 13 through December 6, 2012 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
at The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute, 1452 Dorchester Ave. (3rd Fl.), Dorchester, MA. This 12-week group focuses on
music and healing for individuals and families who have lost someone to homicide. No musical experience is required. For
more information, call Deborah Levans at (617) 667-5658 or email dlevans@bidmc.harvard.edu. This is a FREE event.
THE 2ND ANNUAL DAY OF CELEBRATING LIFE
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Join The Bunch for the 2 Annual Day of Celebrating Life on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at
Franklin Park (rear of the zoo area), Dorchester, MA. Since we only seem to see each other at funerals these days, we
thought we could all come together and try this again! Last year was a success, so let’s celebrate life face-to-face before
we are called home! Come out and show the love and support. Please pass this information along by all means of
communication as soon as possible. If you choose, please bring food, chairs, coolers, etc. This is a FREE event.
ROXBURY ACTION PROGRAM EVENTS FEATURING THE MAKANDA PROJECT
The Roxbury Action Program will host a series of events featuring the Makanda Project. All of the events will be held at
the Dillaway Thomas House, Roxbury Heritage State Park, 183 Roxbury St., Roxbury, MA. For more information, call
(857) 544-3079 or email highfort@juno.com. This is a FREE event.
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residents, vendors, health information, the Poet’s Café and more
FREE OFFICIAL GED PRACTICE TEST
Take an Official GED Practice Test on Saturday, September 22, 2012 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Citywide Senior
Center, 806 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA. You must be age 16 or older, must not be enrolled in high school and
must be fluent in English. Get your score the same day and advice on the best next steps based on your score. RSVP
encouraged by Wednesday, September 19 but walk-ins are welcome. To RSVP, call (617) 349-6363 or email
clcinfo@cambridgema.gov. This is a FREE event.
THE ALLSTON VILLAGE STREET FAIR
The Allston Village Street Fair will be held Sunday, September 23, 2012 from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 p.m. on Harvard Ave.
from Brighton Ave. to Cambridge St., Allston, MA. The Allston Village Street Fair is a multicultural festival celebrating the
rich diversity of Allston residents and residents of the surrounding neighborhoods. The Fair provides a fusion of music,
food, comedy and family entertainment. For more information, visit www.allstonvillagestreetfair.com. This is a FREE
event.
OPENING DOORS TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING
Opening Doors to Federal Government Contracting will be held Friday, October 5 and December 7, 2012 from 10:00
to 11:00 a.m. at SBA, 10 Causeway St. (Room 265), Boston, MA. Looking for new markets for your small business’ goods
and services? Consider selling to the federal government in 2012. To RSVP, call Theresa Mooers at (617) 565-5604 or
email theresa.mooers@sba.gov. This is a FREE event.
FEDERAL CONTRACT CERTIFICATIONS WORKSHOP
Learn about small business, small disadvantaged business, women owned small business and veteran and service
disabled certifications at a Federal Contract Certifications Workshop on Friday, October 5 and December 7, 2012
from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at SBA, 10 Causeway St. (Room 265), Boston, MA. Small business certifications are like
professional certifications; they document a special capability or status that will help you compete in the marketplace.
Unlike permits and licenses, you do not need to obtain certifications to legally operate. However, in order to take
advantage of business opportunities, such as government contracts, you may need to obtain some certifications. To
RSVP, call Theresa Mooers at (617) 565-5604 or email theresa.mooers@sba.gov. This is a FREE event.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 17
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 17
8:00 p.m.
Naughty by Nature will appear in the Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun
Blvd., Uncasville, CT. Due to limited seating, reservations are not taken for Wolf Den shows.
Lines form early and seats are given on a first-come, first-served basis. One person can hold
up to four spots in line, but seats will only be given to those present at the time of seating.
8:00 p.m. & 10:00 p.m.
Walter Beasley will appear at Scullers Jazz Club in the DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel,
400 Soldiers Field Rd., Boston, MA. For more information, call (617) 562-4111 or visit
www.scullersjazz.com. Walter Beasley will also appear on Saturday, August 18 at the
times listed.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 18
7:30 p.m.
The Kenny Werner Trio will appear at the Regattabar Jazz Club in the Charles Hotel, One
Bennett St., Cambridge, MA. For tickets, call (617) 395-7757 or visit www.regattabarjazz.com.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 24
7:30 p.m.
Zili Misik will appear at the Regattabar Jazz Club in the Charles Hotel, One Bennett St.,
Cambridge, MA. For tickets, call (617) 395-7757 or visit www.regattabarjazz.com.
8:00 p.m. & 10:00 p.m.
Kendrick Oliver and the New Life Orchestra with guest Rachael Price and Warren Wolf
will appear at Scullers Jazz Club in the DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel, 400 Soldiers Field
Rd., Boston, MA. For more information, call (617) 562-4111 or visit www.scullersjazz.com.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 25
7:30 p.m. & 10:00 p.m.
Dwight & Nicole will appear at the Regattabar Jazz Club in the Charles Hotel, One Bennett
St., Cambridge, MA. For tickets, call (617) 395-7757 or visit www.regattabarjazz.com.
8:00 p.m. & 10:00 p.m.
Summer Jam with Norman Brown and Gerald Albright at Scullers Jazz Club in the
DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel, 400 Soldiers Field Rd., Boston, MA. For more information,
call (617) 562-4111 or visit www.scullersjazz.com.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 31
8:00 p.m.
MC Hammer will appear in the Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd.,
Uncasville, CT. Due to limited seating, reservations are not taken for Wolf Den shows. Lines
form early and seats are given on a first-come, first-served basis. One person can hold up to
four spots in line, but seats will only be given to those present at the time of seating.
8:00 p.m. & 10:00 p.m.
Maysa will appear at Scullers Jazz Club in the DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel,
400 Soldiers Field Rd., Boston, MA. For more information, call (617) 562-4111 or visit
www.scullersjazz.com.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
8:00 p.m. & 10:00 p.m.
Little Anthony & The Imperials will appear in the Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun Casino,
1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, CT. Due to limited seating, reservations are not taken for
Wolf Den shows. Lines form early and seats are given on a first-come, first-served basis.
One person can hold up to four spots in line, but seats will only be given to those present at
the time of seating.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
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THE ARTS
ART
PUERTO RICO EN REFLEJOS:
RAFAEL ANGEL CARRASCO-VÁZQUEZ EXHIBIT
Puerto Rico En Reflejos: Rafael Angel Carrasco-Vázquez will be on view through Friday,
August 31, 2012 at La Galería at Villa Victoria Center for the Arts, 85 W. Newton St., Boston,
MA. Puerto Rico’s rich beauty is rediscovered in this solo show from Villa Victoria’s own Rafael
Angel Carrasco-Vázquez. The artist’s folkloric paintings, sculpture and mixed-media work shine
with his passion and nostalgia for the island’s verdant landscapes and complex history. Carrasco
explores the meaning of place through symbols, colors and emotions.
Gallery hours are Thursday and Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 1:00 to
4:00 p.m. For more information, call (617) 927-1707 or visit www.iba-etc.org.
WHAT’S IN A STORY? EXHIBIT BY WENDY ELLERTSON
What’s in a Story? will be on view through Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Haley House
Bakery Café Gallery, 12 Dade St., Roxbury, MA. Long-time Roxbury resident and nationally known
artist Wendy Ellertson stirs up stories and evokes dreams at Haley House Bakery Café this
summer. The exhibit of her three-dimensional work will feature flying leather dragons, mixed media
storytellers and other figures that engage viewers and lead them to ponder the question, "What's in
a Story?.” For more information, call (617) 445-0900.
OPEN STUDIOS
SOUTH END OPEN STUDIOS
South End Open Studios will be held Saturday, September 15 and Sunday, September 16, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. Come to Boston's South End during Open Studios and you will experience the creative energy that is producing
some of the most exciting art in Boston. Boston's most exciting artists will open their doors so you can experience art in a
profoundly personal way. Painting, photography, printmaking, jewelry, fiber, glass, metal, wood, ceramics, mixed media
and art incorporating cutting edge technology is all here for you to take in and perhaps take home. For more information,
visit www.useaboston.com. This is a FREE event.
FILMS
SPARKLE
Musical prodigy, Sparkle (Jordin Sparks) struggles to become a star while overcoming issues that
are tearing her family apart. From an affluent Detroit area and daughter to a single mother (Whitney
Houston), she tries to balance a new romance with music manager, Stix (Derek Luke) while dealing
with the unexpected challenges her new life will bring as she and her two sisters (Carmen Ejogo
and Tika Sumpter) strive to become a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era. Sparkle
opens in theaters on Friday, August 17.
MUSIC AND DANCE
BERKLEE SUMMER IN THE CITY 2012 CONCERT SERIES
As the weather warms up, join Berklee faculty, students and alumni for a series of concerts throughout the Boston area
and beyond. Ranging from Kendall Square in Cambridge to Derby Square in Salem, from Georges Island to the
ICA – and all the way to Washington, DC and Hawaii – most shows cost just a picnic blanket or a ferry ticket. For more
information, visit www.berklee.edu/events/summer/.
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THE ARTS (cont’d)
MUSIC AND DANCE (cont’d)
JAZZ IN THE SQUARE
Come out and enjoy Jazz in the Square on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. at the Second Church in
Dorchester (outside), corner of Washington St. and Talbot Ave., Dorchester, MA. The event will feature Frank Wilkins &
We Jazz Up, The Peter Hanity Experience and The John Baboian Quartet. Bring a lawn chair, something to eat and
friends. This is a FREE event.
DORCHESTER LIVE ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCES
WUMB and Berklee College of Music present Live Acoustic Performances by students and alumni at 2:00 p m. at Fox
Point (on the Harborwalk next to the JFK Presidential Library & Museum), 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Dorchester, MA. The
concerts will take place rain or shine. For more information, visit www.berklee.edu/news/list/author/8. This is a FREE
event.
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Sunday, August 19 – Herego (guitar, violin and voice)
Sunday, August 26 – Carly Tefft (guitar, djembe and voice)
SUMMER IN THE CITY ENTERTAINMENT SERIES
The Summer in the City Entertainment Series will take place at the Boston Harbor Hotel, 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston,
MA on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. And, every Friday, start your
weekend at 4:30 p.m. with Music and Movies Friday featuring DJ Mike Amado and Friends. At dusk, the movie will
begin. For more information, call (617) 439-7000 or visit www.bhh.com. This is a FREE event.
Tuesday
SUMMER SOUL
TIMELESS TUNES
Thursday
BLUES BARGE
August 21
Sweet Tooth & The Sugarbabies
Wednesday
August 22
Manhattan Touch
August 23
Toni Lynn Washington
August 28
World Premier Band
August 29
Pulse of Boston
August 30
Jeff Pitchell
CONCERTS IN THE COURTYARD: TOM HALL’S JAZZ TIME MACHINE
Concerts in the Courtyard: Tom Hall’s Jazz Time Machine will be held Friday, August 31, 2012 from 12:30 to
1:30 p.m. at the Central Library in Copley Square, 700 Boylston St., Boston, MA. Take a ride on the Jazz Time Machine
as it journeys from the birth of jazz to the future of music. For more information, call (617) 536-5400. This is a FREE
event.
CALL TO ARTISTS
AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTISTS – PASSION FOR A LIFETIME
The Riverside Gallery is seeking work of high artistic merit by New England artists of African descent for African
American Artists – Passion for a Lifetime, a juried show of contemporary art that will run from September through
November 2012. The deadline to apply is Saturday, September 8, 2012. For an application, email
rg_aaapl_2012@airpost.net.
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HEALTH AND FITNESS
FREE YMCA SUMMER MEMBERSHIPS FOR TEENS
Take advantage of Free YMCA Summer Memberships for Teens through Saturday, September 8, 2012. This
membership allows teens between the ages of 13 and 17 total member privileges to all Greater Boston YMCA locations.
Membership includes the use of gyms, pools, specialty exercise classes, teen center activities and special teen programs.
Permission of a parent or guardian is required to become a member. For more information and to find the location closest
to you, visit www.ymcaboston.org. This is a FREE event.
FRANKLIN PARK TENNIS ASSOCIATION’S ADULT MATCH PLAY AT ALMONT PARK
Franklin Park Tennis Association’s Adult Match Play will be held Tuesday and Thursday, August 21 and 23, 2012
at Almont Park, 38 Almont St., Mattapan, MA. Adult Match Play is designed for new players to get experience playing
games and sets, scoring and making calls with the support of FPTA tennis coaches. Players will be matched with each
other to play informal doubles matches. Please bring a can of new balls. To register and for more information, visit
www.franklinparktennis.org. This is a FREE event.
Sessions will also be held on Mondays through August 27 at Marcella Park, Marcella and Highland Sts., Roxbury, MA
from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. for children (5-10); 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. for youth (11-17); and 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. for adults.
LOOK GOOD . . . FEEL BETTER PROGRAM
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center will host Look Good . . . Feel Better on Monday, August 27, 2012 from
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon in the Shapiro Building (10th Fl.), 10 Binney St., Boston, MA. Look Good . . . Feel Better is a
program that teaches cancer patients hands-on cosmetic techniques to help them cope with appearance-related side
effects from chemotherapy and/or radiation treatments. Wig care, scarf and hat use and skin and nail care will all be
discussed and all participants will receive a free makeup kit. Registration is required. To register, call Ana Marin at
(617) 667-3429. This is a FREE event.
INTRODUCTION TO MAUM MEDITATION
An introduction to Maum Meditation will take place on Saturday, September 1, 2012 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the
Boston Maum Center, 48 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA. The seven step method is a unique way to attain a life free
of stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness, fear, regrets, resentments and all burden. For more information, visit
www.maum.org. This is a FREE event.
THE 20TH ANNUAL LUPUS WALK ON THE CHARLES
The 20th Annual Lupus Walk on the Charles will be held Sunday, September 9, 2012 at Richard T. Artesani Park,
1255 Soldiers Field Rd., Brighton, MA. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and the walk starts at 10:00 a.m. For more
information, call (877) 665-8787 or visit www.lupusne.org. This is a FREE event.
BOSTON REACH COALITION MEETING
The mission of Boston REACH Coalition is to promote health equity and eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities in
Boston. The Boston REACH Coalition is led by the Boston Public Health Commission in partnership with community
residents. The Coalition partners with community groups, health care providers, health experts, businesses and
faith-based leaders to improve the conditions in neighborhoods that shape the health and well-being of community
residents. The Coalition meets on the first Monday of the month. In the case of a holiday, the meeting is held the
following Monday. Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. The Coalition membership is open to
all and children and youth are welcome. The next meeting will be held September 10, 2012 at the Grove Hall
Community Center, 51 Geneva Ave., Dorchester, MA. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call
(617) 534-2291 or visit www.bphc.org. This is a FREE event.
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HEALTH AND FITNESS (cont’d)
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS
Dana Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center offers monthly Prostate Cancer Support Group Meetings every
second Wednesday of the month. The next meeting will be held September 12, 2012 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Smith Building, Room 304), 44 Binney St., Boston, MA. This support group focuses on
the needs of Black men. Meet with prostate cancer survivors, talk with leading medical specialists and understand your
treatment options. Everyone is invited, food will be served and parking is free. For more information, call Athene Wilson
at (617) 632–4860 or visit www.prostatehealthed.org. This is a FREE event.
THE 5th ANNUAL HISPANIC HERITAGE LUNCHEON AND HEALTH FAIR
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The 5 Annual Hispanic Heritage Luncheon and Health Fair will be held Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Mission
Main Community Room, 43 Smith St., Roxbury, MA. Come enjoy a cultural lunch, receive health screenings and
giveaways, network with neighbors and learn about local community organizations. Vendor tables are available at no cost.
For more information, call (617) 708-8141 or email gloriamurray02120@gmail.com. This is a FREE event.
PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE AND TREATMENT OPTIONS WORKSHOP
A Prescription Drug Abuse and Treatment Options Workshop will be held Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Lemuel
Shattuck Hospital (Turville Conference Room), 170 Morton St., Jamaica Plain, MA. This workshop will discuss the
connection between prescription drug abuse and substance abuse disorder and offer treatment options. Seating is limited.
To RSVP, call (617) 522-2936 x24. This is a FREE event.
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