VOL. 121 - NO. 3 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, JANUARY 20, 2017 $.35 A COPY Pass That Peace Pipe by David Trumbull “If you’re feeling mad as a wet hen, Mad as you can possibly get, then Pass that peace pipe, bury that tomahawk …” — Roger Edens, Hugh Martin, and Ralph Blane, “Pass That Peace Pipe,” from the 1947 motion picture Good News

As this goes to print, Mary united as a people behind an No matter what happens released to the next person on eliminating parties altogether and I are in Washington, D.C. enduring republic. nationally, Massachusetts, of the waiting list. from national politics. for the inauguration of Donald Sadly, America is not likely, in course, will continue to be a Representative Lynch’s offi ce The phrase “Era of Good J. Trump as 45th President of the near future, to be united be- deeply Blue State. The dysfunc- also gave me a United States Feelings” was coined by Ben- the United States on Friday, hind the man who will hold her tionality of the Massachusetts Capitol Historical Society calen- jamin Russell, in the Boston January 20th. [Trivia QUIZ: highest offi ce for the next four Republican Party will ensure dar with the theme of Celebrat- newspaper, Columbian Centinel, Mr. Trump will be the 44th man (maybe eight) years. My hope is that! The latest news, reported ing the Era of Good Feelings,” on July 12, 1817, following to service as President, why is that President Trump succeeds in the Boston Herald, is that Bay 1817-1825. Monroe’s visit to Boston, Mas- he numbered as the 45th?] in fi xing our economy so that it State Trump supporters say the The Era of Good Feelings sachusetts, as part of his good- The theme of the 58th Presi- works for all Americans. If he State GOP appears to be failing marked a period in the history will tour of America. dential Inauguration, “Uniquely fails, voters can hand control to get them inauguration tick- that refl ected a sense of nation- Best wishes for success to American,” recognizes the sym- of Congress over to the Demo- ets. I have had enough experi- al purpose and a desire for unity President Trump. May he make bolic importance of the event. crats in 2018, thus limiting his ence of the Mass GOP to know among Americans following the America GREAT and UNITED We may consider it routine, ability to act domestically. In better than to waste my time War of 1812. The era saw the again! but the inaugural ceremony 2020, they can turn him out trying to get tickets through end, for a time, to bitter parti- remains a uniquely American of offi ce. If he succeeds in his that [dis]organization. My Con- san disputes. President James [ANSWER to QUIZ: Grover expression of our constitutional fi rst term, he likely will be re- gressman, Stephen Lynch, Monroe strove to downplay Cleveland is counted twice as system. The peaceful transition elected by a larger margin and came through for us with tick- partisan affi liation in making our 22nd and 24th President between presidential admin- sweep more Republicans into ets. Senator Ed Markey also his nominations, with the ulti- because he was elected for two istrations signals that we are Congress, too. offered Mary tickets, which she mate goal of national unity and nonconsecutive terms.]

News Briefs MassDOT Highlights New Travel Time by Sal Giarratani Technology for Travelers Free Mobile App Connecting Drivers with 146 “GoTime” Signs Trump Time is upon Us The Massachusetts Depart- There’s a new day dawning on January 20th, when ment of Transportation (Mass- it is out with the old boss and in with the new guy, DOT) announced that a total Donald Trump. We have made it through the long eight of 146 “GoTime” signs, which year nightmare of the Executive Order era when with provide real-time traffi c travel his pen and phone, President Obama did his end-run times, are now activated on around both Congress and the Constitution. highways throughout the Com- The system once again looks bright for our monwealth, and that a new Democratic Republic and the rule of law. mobile app with GoTime data is Why is John F. Kerry Always So Right now available which will allow John F. Kerry recently delivered his latest gospel on drivers to see real-time travel in- climate change at MIT, and once again from the pulpit formation before they leave their of liberalism, he seemingly castigates anyone who is home or workplace. The app not a true believer on man-made climate destruction. is now available for download Kerry is so insufferable that if he lectured that the on Apple and Android Smart- sky was blue, I would have to look out the window to phones by searching “MassDOT be sure. GoTime.” Of course, Earth is in constant climate change, but “We are taking steps to help how much my Dodge sedan has to do with that is drivers make informed deci- questionable. Think about the Ice Age and dinosaurs, sions about their travel before did cavemen have something to do with that, too? they get on the roads,” said Global warming, global cooling, global this, and global Transportation Secretary and that. Our planet is alive and constantly changing. CEO Stephanie Pollack. “Armed The crazies out there like wacko environmentalists with information about how would want us on horseback again if they had their long travel times are, drivers way. Then, all the crazy animal rights folks would be can make decisions before get- radicalized to get us off our horses, too. ting on the road about whether The best way to face the future is to be good they should drive, take transit, conservationists, protecting our whole environment. or whether they should travel at This shouldn’t be a liberal or conservative thing. John an off-peak hour if possible. As F. Kerry should just go home to Louisburg Square, and I have said, we aren’t going to clean off his fake hydrant. build our way out of congestion, (Continued on Page 14) but we can ‘smart’ our way out

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When it comes to Community Services, here is Team Charlestown, L-R: Bobby Luongo, Teddy Boyle, star of the show Supt. Bernie O’Rourke, Christine Vraibel, and Tommy Lema. On Thursday, January 12th, End, Charlestown, Chinatown, BPD Superintendent Bernard and Beacon Hill. He called his “Bernie” O’Rourke finished years at A1 a big part of his his work day at Boston P.D.; long career. He was there for 12 he retired from his role as years and made friends in the superintendent of Field Services communities he served. He was and concluded a career that named superintendent of Field spanned exactly 39 years. All Services in 2011. his friends and co-workers Commissioner Billy Evans organized a retirement party for said, “It is a big loss for the city him at Ned Devine’s that very and I am losing a good leader evening for him and the place and a good friend.” Julius Caesar’s will named said that it was in the interest Julius Caesar holds a very was packed like a Saturday Over my 28 years as a police his sisters, his grandsons, of Rome that he remain alive, unique place in the history of night at this Faneuil Hall offi cer for the state DMH police, and Octavius to inherit three and that if any harm befell him Rome and of the world. Dur- establishment. I came to know many members quarters of his estate. He also the country would be thrown ing his time, the government The South Boston native of law enforcement in Boston, adopted Octavius and gave him into civil strife far worse than of Rome was not adequate to joined the force on January nearby communities, and the the Caesar name. they had ever seen. All persons meet the administrative needs 12, 1978, and decided to retire State Police, and Bernie was th A funeral pyre was erected close to him agreed that his of such a great empire. Military on his 64 birthday. Starting one of the best I knew. I wish in the Campus Martius and he sudden and unexpected death power became more important his career as a patrolman in him well on his retirement was cremated while lying on was the kind he preferred (as than civil power, and great D-4 South End, and then D-14 plans. He echoed my feelings at an ivory couch with covers of opposed to one of lingering or senatorial debates had to give Allston-Brighton. In 1998, he retirement, “it was a long time, purple and gold. The robe that suffering). way to violent battles between was promoted to captain, and but it seems like yesterday when he was wearing when slain Caesar died in the 56th year successful leaders of Roman in 1999 was named commander I started my law enforcement hung at the head of the couch. of his life. He was numbered legions. Caesar was ambi- of District A-1 serving the North career, too.” Instead of a eulogy at the cre- among the gods by formal de- tious. He desired to become mation, Antonius (Marc Antony) cree and also in the opinion the greatest political leader of arranged to have someone recite of the people he served. It is his generation, and was suc- the decree of the senate, which said that for seven days in cessful because of his extraor- Hollywood Legends voted Caesar all divine and succession, a comet was seen dinary executive ability. He human honors, and also the about an hour before sunset, possessed a better knowledge of in their Own Minds? pledge of the senators to watch and this was believed to be his the needs of Rome than any of over his personal safety. Dur- soul being taken to heaven. his contemporaries. His genius by Sal Giarratani ing the cremation, some people The senate voted that the room was not merely destructive, as Overpaid Hollywood celebs he wasn’t asked to sit as our tore off their robes and threw in which Caesar was slain be some might have said, but was took to the podium at the next president, almost half them onto the fi re. Many women walled up and never used again. constructive as well. Golden Globes award night to of America, 46 percent of the threw their jewelry and also the They also voted that the Ides He was a great statesman, basically insult half of America voters on November 8th elected robes of their children. of March be called the Day of and his military accomplish- with their pompous remarks Trump as our president. Then, There was a strong suspicion Parricide (murder of one or ments rank him equal to toward President-elect Donald Hugh Laurie, who won best that Caesar had taken no pre- both parents) and that the Alexander the Great, Hannibal, Trump (Stars snub fans with supporting actor for his role cautions against conspirators senate would never meet on and Napoleon. In the oratory of Trump Snits, Boston Herald, in The Night Manager, told the because of his failing health, that day. Most of Caesar’s his day, he was second only to January 9th). audience, “I accept on behalf of and a desire to bring his suffer- conspirators died an unnat- Cicero. As a writer, he is placed Host Jimmy Fallon couldn’t psychopathic billionaires every- ing to an end. Others theorize ural death within the next among the world’s greatest. wait to start his not very funny where.” Words of wisdom from that his confi dence in the sena- three years. They died in ship- His height, fair complexion, rants against our incoming La La Land. When Hollywood torial pledge to watch over his wrecks, in battle, or by suicide sensitive regard for his appear- president. Jimmy compared insults half of America, that is safety caused him to dismiss with the same dagger used on ance, and gracious attitude Trump to the psychotic King a pretty stupid thing for tone- his armed bodyguards. He often Julius. truly marked him as a man of Joffrey from Game of Thrones. deaf Hollywood to do for its own the world. In ambition, energy, Then, Meryl Streep, winner of bottom line. and the ability to get things the Cecil B. DeMille Award, Finally, and I add with NORTH END - BUILDING FOR SALE done, he has made a greater goes on her Never Trump Tear amusement, like most mark on humanity than any calling Trump “the person ask- Americans really give a rat’s 5 STORY CORNER BUILDING FOR SALE other man that ever lived. Good ing to sit in the most respected (deleted) what these Hollywood work cousin Julius, I’m proud seat in our country ...” First, stars think. 1 COMMERCIAL SPACE of you. 4 APARTMENTS And now, the bitter irony of fate. The building in which the INTERESTED PARTIES ONLY WRITE TO Roman Senate met was called PO BOX 575, CHARLESTOWN, RI 02813 the Curia. At that time, their Curia was destroyed by fire. Pompey built a building for the senate to use while they awaited completion of a new Curia. 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Donnaruma daughter of the late Joseph in-law. Gerry had two true 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 and Josephine (Gianinno) Ragucci. Gerry passions: her grandchildren and sports. was raised in the North End of Boston, and She was extremely involved with her Vol. 121 - No. 3 Friday, January 20, 2017 attended school at St. Anthony’s and Julie grandchildren and loved being around them. Billart, and graduated from St. Mary’s in She attended many of her granddaughters’ OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions Cambridge. Gerry has strong ties to the North games and performances and was their of this our adopted country the United States of America: End, and never missed the St. Anthony’s biggest cheerleader. Gerry loved the Red To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey and St. Lucy’s Feasts. She was the devoted Sox and the Bruins, and could tell you them: To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of mother of Joline Pepper and her husband anything about those teams. However, civic duty: In all ways to aid in making this country greater Eric of North Reading, and Mark Romano of she was the biggest Patriots fan around, and better than we found it. Mississippi; and cherished grandmother of and whole-heartedly enjoyed every football granddaughters Erica and Alexa Pepper of Sunday. Boston University and the Consulate General of Italy in North Reading, and Nicolas of Mississippi. She will be fondly remembered for her love Boston, in collaboration with AJC New England, Dear sister of Theresa Sabbio and husband and devotion to her family and friends, and The Consulate General of Israel to New England, Frank, Angie Marco and husband John, will be greatly missed by all who knew her and Robert Ragucci and wife Christina, all and loved her. and supported by the of Revere, John Ragucci and wife Ann of Funeral was at the Dello Russo Funeral Boston University Jewish Cultural Endowment, Florida, and Carmine Ragucci and his late Home, Medford. A funeral mass was wife Maria of Maine. She was the friend of celebrated at St. Theresa Church, North Invite you to Leo R. Romano of Florida, and is survived Reading. Interment was private. A commemoration of Italian Holocaust Remembrance Day and loved by many cousins, nieces, nephews, In lieu of fl owers, donations in Gerry’s and great nieces and nephews. memory may be made to the St. Anthony’s Screening of Roberto Rossellini’s award winning fi lm: Gerry raised her children in Malden, and Society, 203 Endicott Street, Boston, MA, was very involved in her children’s lives. She www.stanthonysfeast.com/donate.html. General Della Rovere Roberto Rossellini award winning fi lm, General Della Rovere (1959), is a masterpiece that tells the story of a black market Slam Dunk Party for the New Year! criminal, brilliantly played by Vittorio De Sica, and his complex relations with the Nazis that occupied Italy after 1943. The fi lm tells the story with great delicacy and sophistication, and engages themes still important in our postwar period: complic- ity versus redemption, and how to negotiate this balance that refl ects the diffi cult position that Italy found itself in after the end of the war. What was Italy’s identity, after more than 20 years of Fascism, and how do issues of exclusion so prevalent then play out now both for the Italian and Jewish community, and for other minorities as well? Prof. Sergio Parussa from Wellesley College, a specialist in Italian Jewish history and literature, will introduce the fi lm for us and elaborate the important themes that the fi lm addresses. Join us on Sunday, January 29th, at the GSU Conference Auditorium, 775 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston. PROGRAM: 12:00 pm — Refreshments 12:30 pm — Welcoming remarks; Italian Consul General Nicola De Santis, Israeli Deputy General Matan Zamir, AJC Director Robert Leikind 12:45 pm — Introduction, Prof. Nancy Harrowitz 1:00 pm — Prof. Sergio Parussa Wellesley College, introduction to the fi lm 1:20 pm — Film: Roberto Rossellini’s award winning fi lm, General Della Rovere (Italian with English subtitles) 3:30 pm — Roundtable discussion. Questions from the Audience For more information, or to register go to: remembranceday2017.eventbrite.com. Please RSVP by January 20th. The event is free and open to the public. UPCOMING EVENTS Newpoli – Mediterranean Pulse (Photo by Brian Babineau) Thursday, January 26, 2017 — Lizard Lounge, 1667 Mass Top of the Hub’s Skywalk hosted the Boston The team spent the afternoon playing games Ave., Cambridge, MA Celtics as they shared New Year’s greetings with with the kids before presenting each child with A Continuum: L’innovazione con L’essere Umano al Centro 60 children from the Boston Centers for Youth special New Year’s gifts. Guests enjoyed a kid- Thursday, February 2, 2017 — Continuum Innovation, and Families. friendly buffet provided by Top of the Hub’s Ex- 21 Drydock Ave., #410, Boston MA Those attending the party, presented by Optum, ecutive Chef Stefan Jarausch along with trays Exhibit Opening, Talk, and Tour – The Life of a Swiss included: Celtics players Isaiah Thomas, Avery of sugar cookies designed by Executive Pastry Guard: A Private View Bradley, Jae Crowder, Amir Johnson, Jaylen Chef Tommy Choi to represent the green and Saturday, February 4, 2017 — Ancient and Honorable Brown, Gerald Green, Marcus Smart (above, white jerseys of the Celtics players in attendance. Artillery Company Museum, 4th Floor, Faneuil Hall, Boston, with guests), Terry Rozier, James Young, Jonas Boston Centers for Youth and Families pro- MA Jerebko, Jordan Mickey, Kelly Olynyk, Head vides support for children, youth, individuals, Coach Brad Stevens, and Boston Celtics Mascot and families through a wide range of specialized The Medici’s Painter: Carlo Dolci and 17th-Century “Lucky” the Leprechaun, among others. programs and services. Florence Friday, February 10, 2017 — The Davis Museum at Wellesley College, 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA North End Against Drugs Adult Bingo Fundraiser Zucchero: Black Cat Live Tour Tuesday, April 4, 2017 — The Wilbur, 246 Tremont Street, North End Against Drugs (NEAD) annual Adult Bingo Additi onal cards will be available that day. All proceeds th Boston, MA Fundraiser will be held on Sunday, January 29 , at benefi t the youth and family programs run by North End 1:00 pm, doors open at 12 Noon! Against Drugs, Inc. Botticelli and the Search for the Divine There will be 20 games of Bingo, including a coverall. To reserve a spot, or have questi ons, call John Romano Saturday, April 15, 2017 — Museum of Fine Arts Boston, We will have homemade baked goods, coff ee, and other at 617-438-4301, or email [email protected]. 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA snacks free with admission. Adult Bingo will be held at 30 North Bennet Street in Consolato Generale d’Italia a Boston All prizes will be valued at $50 or more for each game. the North End. We will have a limited amount of free 600 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02210 If you sign up and pay in advance, you will receive parking, so let me know if you are driving in. per informazioni su DBiT scrivere a [email protected]. a 4th card free. Deadline is January 23rd for free card. Ages 18 and above can play! No kids, please. PAGE 4 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 20, 2017 L’Anno Bello: A Year in Italian Folklore By the Light of the Moon by Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz THINKING St. Agnes’s Day, or la Festa di OUT LOUD Sant’Agnese in Italian, honor- by Sal Giarratani ing a Roman virgin and martyr killed in the early fourth cen- tury. In Italy, this feast is linked East Boston is Better Together to lambs, possibly because of “United We Stand, Divided We Fall” the similarity between the name — from ’70s hit song by Brotherhood of Man Agnese and the Italian word for lamb, agnello. Every year, the As someone who grew up on We just can’t sit back quietly Pope blesses two lambs brought the gritty streets of the South and think it is a normal part to Rome on January 21st specifi - End and lower Roxbury in the of living in an urban commu- cally for the feast of St. Agnes. ’50s and ’60s, I remember those nity. Young kids are getting Signifi cantly, sheep begin birth- days when dying white gangs in killed and that is all that should ing lambs and commence the Roxbury were still around and matter. A community can only process of lactation around the mostly morphing into football be safe if we all work together middle of January. Therefore, teams. Those were the days of to make it safe. We cannot split la Festa di Sant’Agnese is one chains, brass knuckles, and as a community into “them” of those January holidays that zip guns. Last year, I saw West and “us.” This is “our” com- looks ahead to the promise of Side Story once again, and munity yesterday, today, and spring, that honors rebirth and memories of my old days in the tomorrow. the new life blossoming under ‘hood came right back to me. If there is a cancer growing Last Thursday evening, I was heritage. When I was a child, the winter snow. However, One such gang back then was in a community, either we walking to the gym across my my dad would frequently sing a in addition to livestock, old the “Red Raiders,” and another address it or it can consume townhouse complex, taking in catchy pop hit he remembered St. Agnes’s Day celebrations was the “Black Hawks,” which all of us. the dark and still night. A mys- from his Italian boyhood, whose sparkled with enchantment ironically didn’t have a single I believe East Boston is better tical hush infused the air, as if lyrics intoned: “La luna, la luna, and secrets. In the England of black member. Except for that together than apart. It is time for the whole Earth stood holding ti portará fortuna” — mean- yore, the eve of St. Agnes’s Day horrible riot I viewed as a little the community to start healing its breath, interrupted only ing “the moon will bring you was set apart for romantic divi- kid back in Orchard Park, the itself. It is time for our elected by quiet wafts of chilly wind. luck.” Several Roman deities, nation. Since St. Agnes is the violence was always pretty tame offi cials to step back into the Gray clouds scuttled across the the majority of them women, patron of young women, girls compared to today. shadows and let the community dusky sky, obscuring the stars. presided over the moon. Diana, would seize this opportunity to The latest killing spree in empower itself. It is time for a I heard the gurgling of melting the forest-dwelling huntress, perform a plethora of charms East Boston reportedly stems summit right here between the snow as it rushed down the was associated with the cres- in order to dream about their from some kind of turf war clergy of this community, the drainage system, a sound indic- cent moon, perhaps because it future spouse. These charms between rival gangs with roots social service agencies of this ative of the January thaw of the resembled the shape of her bow. involved mysterious activities, back in Central America, this community, the youth program past few days and the cyclical The darker side of the moon such as silently walking back- according to both police offi cials directors of this community, turning of the year. Indeed, the belonged to the goddess Trivia, wards to bed, baking a cake at and community leaders. Six the business community, and sensation of the coming spring most commonly known by her night without uttering a word, young people have died since community activists themselves permeated the night, as only Greek name Hecate, who ruled or repeating a magical rhyme September 2015. to talk together about fi nding short hours before the sky had over witchcraft, crossroads, while throwing grain into the Back in my younger days, real solutions that make the been a jewel-like hue of deep and all the spooky aspects of soil. The romantic, supernatu- most in the Roxbury community East Boston community safe blue. However, the sight which night. Finally, the goddess Luna ral nature of St. Agnes’s Day didn’t seem to care too much for all its young people. I call made me shiver with the most served as the very personifi ca- perfectly accentuates the frigid, about gangs, since they were this strategy real community awe was the full moon sus- tion of the moon, and her name moonlit nights of January, just hurting each other. Today policing, because if the people pended above me. She glowed lent itself to the Italian name for when the moon illuminates the in East Boston, I fear most of East Boston don’t take an with a pearly white incan- “moon.” Contemporary Italians shadowy skies and hints at the folks once again don’t see the interest in making a safer descence as she winked from still include mentions of the spring to come. urgency of this recent violence, community, who will? It is time behind the passing clouds, moon in their folklore, espe- Though she is often eclipsed because most people once again for us being Better Together and adding to the enigmatic mood cially in the realm of supersti- by the warm and fiery sun, think “they are just killing one making East Boston One, Safer of the evening. Seeing the moon tion. The most famous Italian the moon provides us with another.” and Stronger for all. reminded me of all the reasons moon-related superstition, also a unique blend of mystical why this heavenly orb reso- repeated frequently in the Unit- beauty and starry-eyed magic. nates so strongly with me: her ed States, declares that the full She is a prominent fi gure in Free Movie Showing of mysterious beauty, her link to moon exerts an infl uence over folklore and mythology, having powerful femininity, even her human behavior, encouraging long amazed people with her patronage of my zodiac sign, romance but also lunacy. In changing faces and powerful Boston’s North End: Cancer. The January moon fact, the word “lunacy” shares nocturnal presence. Wielding An Italian has always been particularly the same root as “luna.” Ital- the mighty ability to affect tides meaningful for me, as she brims ians also whisper stories of the but gentle enough to form lacy American Story with the energy of the new year lupo mannaro, or werewolf, who patterns of moonlight through and forms an elegant and radi- changes into a frightening beast the bare winter tree branches, Saturday, January 28th at 10:00 am ant counterpoint to the dark under the full moon. Sundry the moon continues to enjoy Boston Public Library winter skies. She carries the moon superstitions include cut- her place in superstition, as anticipation of the spring, much ting one’s hair during a waxing people still repeat tales of her North End Branch in the same way as women- moon, to ensure that it will grow infl uence on human behavior. I Limited Seating - First come first served centered January holidays like back lusciously as the moon encourage everyone to take time St. Agnes’s Day. In all of mani- gets bigger, and that pointing out of their busy lives to glance Presented by the Friends of the North End Branch Library festations and stages, the moon at the moon is considered rude at the moon in all her splendor in conjunction with the North End Historical Society has captured the attention of and unlucky. These pieces of — whether she stands as a full www.northendboston.org societies worldwide, boasting lore speak to moon’s immense white orb, or a glimmering sliver her own slew of folklore and cultural signifi cance. in the sky, or shyly peeks be- superstitions. One January holiday in par- hind slate-colored clouds. One In part, my love for the moon ticular boasts the same sense of of my favorite moon moments appears woven into my DNA, magic and mystery I associate was years ago, when I was driv- NORTH END a characteristic of my Italian with the moon. January 21st is ing back home with my mother after visiting my grandmother. As we passed a lake whose PRINTING waters gleamed like polished glass in the nighttime, we im- 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 Richard Settipane mediately noticed an enormous full moon suspended in the Owned and operated by Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher, Post-Gazette Insurance Services sky, sending her spangles of light fl itting across the tranquil Public Insurance Adjuster waters. 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“It was a bittersweet decision for the family.” — Lori Moretti, restaurant spokesperson “Thanks for the memories.” — Bob Hope

Freeport Tavern There are some places you Freeport Tavern was part of know that seem so great, you a remodeling effort a number Tanya Duclos and Courtney think they will never go away. of years ago. So, this piece of Meneely, wait staff/hostesses However, the older we get, the Dorchester real estate has been at the tavern. more we know everything has a a gathering place for great fun, time. Growing up, I had several entertainment, and of course of these places, and they are great food, too, forever. It has still in my memory. The story kept the spirit of Dorchester on the closing of the Freeport alive, which has seen many Tavern was fi rst reported nearly changes over the years. two weeks ago in the Dorchester The Freeport Tavern is one Reporter. On Monday, Janu- of many businesses on the ary 2nd, Steve Allen, publish- Morrissey Boulevard site that er of the Neighborhood Photo include the Boston Bowl-a- News serving Dorchester and Drome (which appeared in the South Boston, and I stopped 1973 movie, Friends of Eddie Denny Laine by for lunch at our favorite Coyle, starring Robert Mitchum), Dorchester joint where Steve is a Ramada Inn, a Comfort Inn Longtime patrons Sandra of Wings and The Moody Blues to on a fi rst-name basis with the and, of course, the Phillips Knight and Craig Pearson. Perform at Regent Theatre, Arlington, MA Denny Laine, the original lead vocalist of the Moody Blues and a founding mem- ber of Wings alongside Paul and Linda McCartney, is celebrating the 40th anniver- sary of Wings Over America with a performance at the Regent Theatre, 7 Medford Street, Arlington, MA on January 27, 2017. The show starts at 7:30 pm. For tickets and further information, log on to regenttheatre.com, or call 781-648-4849. Denny and his band will perform the album Band on the Run — complete and Laurie Negal with her daughter Giulia Brittany unabridged! Within a year of Nagle, great-great-granddaughter of the its release, Band on the Run Gail Clark and Carol Dominique at the Phillip’s candy house founders Concettina and Filippo sold over six million copies candy house counter. Strazzula. worldwide, having spawned entire tavern staff. Our waitress When I finish this piece, three U.S. Top Ten hits — Shay, a super server, has been I will be heading over to the ”Helen Wheels,” “Jet,” and there for a while now. She loved Tavern for one last lunch and the title track. The singles her time working there, getting say my good-byes. It feels like alone occupied the U.S. chart to know the other employees as an Irish wake, except the place for 45 weeks, while the al- well as the loyal customer base is owned by two great Italian bum stayed on the charts the place earned. families, the Sammartinos and for over two years. Band on We were both shocked to the Strazzulas. the Run was in the Top 30 of fi nd out from Andrew Wilbur, As David Luinis of Quincy the Billboard 200 as recently general manager of the tavern, told the Boston Globe, “I’ve as 2010, when a remastered about the upcoming closing, met some really great people. version of the album was which had been disclosed to the The bartenders are great and released. staff earlier that morning. the staff is wonderful. I don’t This special evening cel- A couple minutes later, Lou have any bad things to say ebrates both the 40th anniversary of the tour and the album. The Pasquale came over with the about it.” sold out U.S. leg of the Wings Over the World Tour — which visited same news for us. Lou is a I might add, you have to Boston Garden on May 22, 1976 — helped carry the’ “Silly Love longtime friend, who has been Lou Pasquale consider yourself lucky to have Songs” single and Wings at the Speed of Sound album to number a part of the establishment so found this gem of a place. Gone one on their respective charts. From the tour came the fi lm Rock long that Steve Allen named Candy House. But only the but never forgotten. Long live Show and the number one triple album set Wings Over America. him the “Vice President of Freeport Tavern is closing on the Freeport Tavern, if only in By far the most successful album involving any of the Beatles Community Relations” of the January 15th. our dreams. following their breakup, Band on the Run was created by Paul place years ago. Lou is the The staff at the Freeport What is to be will be and McCartney, Denny Laine, and Linda McCartney. The other mem- “face’ of this place. At 91 years Tavern are always so gra- you can bet that Joe Sam- bers of Wings quit the group just prior to the departure to Lagos, young, he optimizes the spirit cious, most patrons now feel martino, Jr., VP-CEO, and Nigeria, to begin sessions for the album, but out of adversity came of the Freeport Tavern. With his like they’re losing part of their Phil Strazzula, Jr., VP-CFO, advantage. With Paul McCartney on vocals, piano, drums, guitar, Italian charm and smile, he family. Many will now search for will always do right for those bass, and keys, and Denny Laine contributing vocals, keys, acoustic, is the welcome wagon for all a replacement for the tavern, but who came before them and electric, and bass guitars, plus Linda on keys and vocals, Band on incoming and outgoing cus- it is irreplaceable. It can’t even for the future of Dorchester. the Run transcended the era to become an album whose deep cuts tomers, many of whom became be replicated. We will now place Thanks for all those good such as “Let Me Roll It,” “Picasso’s Last Words,” “Mrs. Vanderbilt,” longtime friends. this institution into our memo- memories ending and for the and “Bluebird” are better remembered, and played more often on Most Dot Lifers still know ries and say, “Remember when?” good memories that continue classic rock radio, than most hits of the era. the site of the tavern as the I did stop off for some choc- … especially a few doors away Expect other Wings hits such as “Live and Let Die” and “Time to Blinstrub Old Colony House, olate at the Phillips Candy where there remains plenty Hide” as well as Denny’s legendary lead vocal on the Moody Blues which turned into the Old House, too. Thank God, this of good chocolates to be classic “Go Now” to round out this special anniversary show. For Colony House in 1989. The place ain’t going anywhere. had! more information, go to www.dennylainemusic.com. PAGE 6 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 20, 2017

Works from Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Collection ALL THAT ZAZZ Come into New Focus with by Mary N. DiZazzo “Close Up” Program JOHN DELLARIA ON VIEW: FEBRUARY 1-26, 2017 ... a Master ... a Legend Spotlighting single important 4/8/36-10/2/16 works from the Isabella Stewart throughout Boston. His first Gardner Museum, the new pro- New York location opened in gram, Close Up, offers a fresh 1980, in a dilapidated part of perspective on hidden master- the city called Soho. With a pieces. Piermatteo d’Amelia’s positive trend for the future, Annunciation (c. 1487) debuts the salon became iconic and the this initiative in February in the legend was born. Hostetter Gallery. My recollections of John Forging a dialogue between Dellaria included fabulous and art of the past and present, trendsetting Couture Fashion Piermatteo’s Annunciation ac- Shows held in Boston’s top companies a video installation nightclubs and restaurants. by contemporary artist Bill This was in the ’80s and ’90s Viola titled Study for Emergence, and hair was big! The clothes on special loan from the Yale and makeup were outstanding, University Art Gallery. Each and beyond their time. A artist engaged profoundly with fabulous party was had by all. the Christian tradition as it was envisioned in the Italian Renais- Ciao Bella, These tremendous shows were sance. In keeping with Isabella There are some experiences legendary, and have yet to be Stewart Gardner’s determina- in a lifetime that remain seen again in Boston! tion to create meaningful dia- unforgettable! One of those A pioneer of many talents, logues between art of all eras, experiences for me was being he served as The President Piermatteo D’Amelia, The Annunciation, about 1487, Tempera the relationships in subject part of a revolutionary era of Intercoiffure magazine and on panel. matter between the artworks of hairdressing. On several Fashion Director for six years. encourage visitors to seek con- Piermatteo d’Amelia skyrock- The altarpiece traveled from the occasions, I had the honor of Throughout his career, he was nections between Renaissance eted to fame in Rome and was tiny mountaintop church in ru- meeting John Dellaria. He was a recognized for his expertise, and contemporary art otherwise even invited to fresco the Sistine ral Italy to Boston, making one shy, gentle man, with a creative commitment, and notable diffi cult in the historic palace. Chapel ceiling before Michelan- leg of the journey in the false spark in his eyes. We knew locations, with 55 awards and The Gardner’s Associate Cu- gelo. Despite his achievements, compartment of a smuggler’s he created a style of modern honors. rator, Dr. Nathaniel Silver, says, this Renaissance master was trunk. hairdressing and I respected Our industry is saddened by “Gardner’s Annunciation is quickly forgotten.” With each annual installment his talent for cutting hair with the loss of such an iconic fi gure. beloved by many of our visitors In 1900, Isabella Stewart of Close Up, a single work of a whole, new edge. He patented A man who transformed the for its harmonious perspective, Gardner fell in love with this art from the collection will be Pyrametrics, a style of cutting modern era of hairdressing for and this exhibition offers an magnificent altarpiece of the moved from the historic palace hair with a 3-plane system what it is today. His technique opportunity to get a closer look Annunciation and purchased and displayed in the museum’s focusing on volume, shape, and and memory live on through at its fi nest details. Some might it from the celebrated connois- temporary exhibition gallery, layering, creating a haircut that the many stylists who practice also be surprised to fi nd out seur and art dealer, Bernard enabling visitors to see it in a could be easily taken care of at Pyrametrics today! that this altarpiece was made Berenson, despite knowing little home. He gave the hairdressing I am proud to have worked by the Pope’s favorite painter. about the artist or its history. (Continued on Page 14) industry a new and modern in Andover’s Dellaria Spa as a introduction, revolutionizing Nail Technician for the better hair styles. part of my career. A salute to In 1960, John started his fi rst my comrades and clients. Stay salon in Boston. His unwavering beautiful! Tourists’ Europe talent and determination led Buona Giornata. ACROSS to an explosion of 20 salons — Mary N. DiZazzo-Trumbull 1. French abbots 6. Bag to Coco Chanel Read prior week’s “All That Zazz” columns at www.allthatzazz. 9. Pulpit predecessor com. Mary is a third-generation cosmetologist and a Massachusetts 13. Butterfl y, pre-metamorphosis 14. Plays for pay distributor of Kosmea brand rose hip oil products. She may be 15. It died February 3, 1959 contacted at (978) 470-8183 or [email protected]. 16. Wrinkles easily 17. Slippery when cold 18. Undo 19. *Home to Piccadilly Circus 21. *Home to Charles Bridge and Kafka’s grave 23. Scot’s woolen cap 24. Chinese monetary unit 25. Choose 28. Psychedelic lamp 30. Unhealthy vapors 34. Be sick 36. *Mister from Munich 38. Bar, legally 40. Like word of mouth 41. Software extension 43. Confederate soldier’s hat 44. Comforter stuffi ng 46. Magazine contents 47. Perceives with an eye 48. Masculine and feminine 50. Same as eon 52. 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Unkind person sions are accepted by the Post-Gazette provided they are clear, original photos. 39. *Home to the Leaning Tower 63. “Losing My Religion” band There is a $5 charge for each photo submitted. Photos can be submitted via 20. Nebraska’s largest city 42. Not a soul 65. Boiling blood e-mail: [email protected]. If you want your photos returned, include a self- 22. Truck brand 45. In fact 67. Like a fox addressed, stamped envelope. (Solution on Page 14) POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 20, 2017 PAGE 7 Feast of Saint Lucy to Kick Off Saint Anthony’s Feast Freeway Weekend in 2017 Says ... Celebrati on will Begin Thursday Evening Due to his increasing popularity and several suggestions from readers (and after much negotiating and Conti nue All Weekend on our part with his huge salary demands), our friend Freeway has consented to try to answer read- ers’ questions concerning him or any of our little four-legged friends. You can email your questions to [email protected] to the attention of Freeway. Don’t forget folks, Freeway is not a vet, so please keep the questions light-hearted! Thanks. Eight Tips for Caring for Your Pet This Winter Living in a winter wonderland? Unless you’re one of the lucky ones living in one of the balmier states, you’ve felt the cold chill or winter arrive. For some of us, cold weather is regarded as a mere nuisance; for others, it’s a fun time fi lled with snowboarding, skiing and other winter joys; and still others will fi nd this time of bone-chilling weather and huge piles of snow a veritable night- mare to endure. Whatever your viewpoint on winter, one thing remains the same for all of us with pets: it’s a time when our beloved babies need a little extra care. Luckily I found a list of tips to protect our pooches from the dangers of winter. to your cats or dogs, but it is extremely deadly. 1. In or Out? Does your pet spend most of the Even the smallest sip can be fatal. If you’re pet time in the backyard? You might want to keep her starts acting “drunk” or begins to convulse, take indoors during the freezing months, especially if him to the vet immediately. Better yet, keep all you live in bitterly cold areas. No one wants an pets away from the garage and clean up any icicle for a pet, they’re simply not that cuddly. accidental spillage. You should also not let your 2. Bare Naked Truth? If you must keep your dog wander too far during his walks. Who knows pet outdoors, consider this: Would a fur coat what dangers lie in your neighbors’ driveways? alone (even if it is faux mink) keep you warm 7. Salty Solution? Do you live in an area with against the elements? No? Well, your pet’s fur cold and icy winters? Then you are probably coat isn’t enough protection for your pet during accustomed to salt on the sidewalks and roads. winter, either. Be a pal and provide your dog with However, the types of salt (typically calcium a warm, dry, and draft-free shelter outside; the or sodium chloride) used to melt ice and snow shelter should also comply with any state laws and keep it from refreezing are somewhat harsh that apply. on delicate paws, not to mention they corrode Gearing up for their Centennial Celebration in 2019, the or- 3. No more Frozen Dinners! Because it takes concrete and damage the beautiful vegetation. ganizers of the Feasts of Saint Anthony and Saint Lucy are an- more energy to stay warm when it’s cold, outdoor Protect your pet’s paws, and keep him warm dur- nouncing big schedule changes for the famous annual celebration. animals eat more during the winter. Likewise, ing walks, by outfi tting him with booties. Beginning this year, the Feast of Saint Lucy will be celebrated on fresh, running water is vital for maintaining your 8. Joy Ride? Cars are particularly attractive to Thursday evening prior to the traditional start of Saint Anthony’s pet’s health. Keep an eye on the water bowls and animals in the winter-time, especially frigid cats Feast on Friday. make sure they haven’t turned into little skating that love to climb up under the hood and curl up The Feast of Saint Anthony began as a two-day weekend cel- rinks for fl eas (boo, fl eas!). While ice pops might on the warm motor. This, as you can imagine, ebration in 1919, and two years later the fi rst procession of Saint be a fun treat, your pet really doesn’t want to has led to many mishaps when motorists start Lucy was held on Monday evening. The popularity of the two have to lick a frozen lump of ice to get his water. their car … ouch! Avoid such accidents by tap- saints compelled founding members to expand the Feast of Saint 4. Latest Fad Diet? Indoor animals, meanwhile, ping your car’s hood before starting the vehicle. Anthony to three days and begin celebrating a Feast of Saint Lucy have different dietary needs. They conserve Sure, you may wake Kitty from her deep slumber, annually on Monday. energy by sleeping more in the winter. Dogs and but she’ll thank you in the long run. This year, the Feast of Saint Lucy will begin Thursday, August cats also exercise much less when they do go Wintering with your pet is mostly common 24, at 5:00 pm on Endicott Street in the North End, followed by a outside, so you may need to adjust the amount sense. If you’re cold, your beloved pet will most solemn procession through the streets of the neighborhood. Thurs- of food accordingly. After all, no one wants an likely be cold, too. So snuggle up, keep your pet day will be a traditional feast night, featuring live entertainment, overweight pet. warm and safe, and sooner than you can say culinary demonstrations, outdoor seating and vendors. 5. Frosty the Biting Snowman? We’re not talk- “Jack Russell,” we’ll all be hitting the beaches After a full day of activities on Friday, the Statue of Saint Lucy, ing about the latest horror movie offering from for some summertime fun! carried by her members will begin the procession to commence the Hollywood. Frosting is a serious problem dur- Be kind and caring and loving to your pooch. He opening ceremonies of Saint Anthony’s Feast. To preserve one of ing the winter, especially for paws, tips of tails, or she depends on YOU to protect and love them. our most treasured customs, the transition of the two saints will and ears. This makes it even more important I would like to thank Jeanne Brady who writes take place at 7:00 pm, when the Statue of Saint Anthony makes in keeping your pet warm, especially if they’re for the Post-Gazette and wrote a wonderful poem his annual debut to begin his feast weekend, greeted by the Statue an outdoor pet. Get special booties, coats, and to me, “My Friend Freeway” I was so touched by of Saint Lucy which will return to her chapel. maybe a hat for your pet during walks, and look her words that I’m her furry friend. Please read We invite you to join us in August as we begin a new tradition for early warning signs of frostbite such as fi rm, the poem, it was in the December 30th edition and celebrate the weekend honoring our two patron saints! waxy skin and blisters. on page 7. I am proud to also call you my friend. 6. The Deadly Drink? The worst of the winter- time chemicals spills is antifreeze, which often That’s all for now ... REMEMBER TO PICK UP leaks from a car’s radiator. It may taste delicious AFTER YOUR PET! super bowl sunday IN WAKEFIELD Kickoff your Super Bowl Sunday with Welcome to our Italian classes. Are you ready for an exciting and rewarding ten weeks studying the beautiful spinelli’s party trays language? 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edy that looks into the lives of to play opposite his hand, he fi ve characters that are strug- nails it. On the Aisle gling to fi nd answers and mean- Marianna Bassham as Mar- ing in their lives. Primarily, gery and Dario Ladani Sanchez Margery (Marianna Bassham), as the unruly teen Timothy are THEATRE NOTES who has recently lost her hus- hysterical in the scene where band, and her son Jason (Eliot they lust after each other while BY BOBBY FRANKLIN Purcell) who is struggling with tearing up the puppet theater. the loss of his father. Bassham is also touching in Don’t Bring the Kids to this Puppet Show Margery runs a Christian conveying the hurt and loss puppet theatre at the local Margery is suffering. Hand to God church, and Jason is one of Lewis D. Wheeler as Pastor SpeakEasy Stage Calderwood Pavilion, Boston, through February 4th the puppeteers. Things start Greg and Josephine Elwood as to go off the rails when Tyrone, Jessica are also well cast. Waiting for the curtain to rise the sock puppet Jason ma- Ironically, as the play con- for Hand to God, I was listen- nipulates, starts to take on a life cludes, the author (Robert ing to the usual pre-theatre off his own. Tyrone does not Askins) found the need to checklist regarding shutting mince words. He is vulgar, become a bit preachy him- off cell phones and noting the vicious, violent, blunt, and self. This was not needed and exits. The speech was given in truthful. It appears to the actually seemed to be a bit what “enlightened” people in the other members of the church, hypocritical. cities believe is a rural accent, as well as the audience, that This play is not for everyone. with references to Jesus. I demonic possession may be The language is quite vulgar thought, oh here we go, another at play here. And that is what and the fun made of “unedu- play that takes plenty of cheap is at the core of this very cated” believers who eat at shots at the “uneducated” work- funny and unsettling play; Chick-fi l-A will offend many. ing-class that is motivated by a should we listen to that dark It would be interesting to multitude of “-isms” when they side when it speaks to us? attend a performance with a vote. You know, those hayseeds Though we say we want to hear group of devout Christians that cling to their guns and the truth, do we often feel so and then have a talk back af- Bibles. uncomfortable with it that we terwards. The results of that My fears were not realized. write it off as something the conversation may be surpris- While I could see that many devil has created? ing. And, after all, isn’t theatre believers would be offended by Eliot Purcell as Jason/Tyrone about getting people to think much of the humor in the play, is superb. In what must be a about things, and then listen Tyrone goes after Margery. (Photo by Glenn Perry) it wasn’t gratuitous. This is a very diffi cult role that involves to each other’s views? I think it very dark and disturbing com- many scenes where he has would be fun.

A Doll’s House Worthy of a Visit I recently saw the Hunting- understands what her life is that he has been in love with ton Theatre Company produc- about. Nora for years. Jeremy Webb Henrik Ibsen’s tion of A Doll’s House. It was an This is a fi rst rate production, does a fi ne job of portraying evening of terrifi c theatre. The and Ms. Syglowski is an abso- this unhappy man who always A Doll’s House Ibsen classic about marriage, lute joy to watch. She combines has a smile on his face. th blackmail, unrequited love, and great humor with a growing The fi nal scene where Torvald at the Huntington Theatre Company through February 5 fi nding one’s self is a timeless pain. Her timing is impeccable, reads the letter and explodes at work. This version has been with a full range of emotions. Nora is just incredible. He tells updated by Bryony Lavery and She moves from a wife who is her their marriage will now be the language fl ows beautifully being treated as a plaything by just for show because she has while the story never skips a her husband to a woman who brought shame on them. Then beat. The beautiful staging also realizes she must fi nd out for when he reads a second note makes this a visual treat. herself what life truly means. from Krogstad that includes the The fi ne cast is led by Andrea Sekou Laidlow as Torvald promissory note and says he is Syglowski as Nora who plays plays his part subtly at fi rst but not going to pursue the matter, opposite Sekou Laidlow as her then we see just how demean- Torvald suddenly changes and husband Torvald. Mr. Laidlow ing his treatment of Nora is. is the happy husband again. At plays his part subtly at fi rst Mr. Laidlow moves from the this point, Nora fully compre- in the way he treats Nora as a subtle to more overt behavior at hends that their marriage has child, but eventually it becomes just the right pace. always been for show and she clear just how demeaning he Nael Nacer as Krogstad, the lets all of her feelings out. Ms. is to her. Nora is content with man who attempts to black- Syglowski is outstanding in this her life, as Torvald has received mail Nora, does not elicit much scene in which Nora describes a promotion which means sympathy, but Nacer conveys how she has always been treat- more money and a better life. the pain his character is in and ed as a play doll, fi rst by her However, when a secret from it is soon apparent that he is father and then by Torvald. Nora’s past arises that threatens motivated by desperation and She is not going to live her life to destroy their marriage, not cruelty. that way any longer. It is a very Nora begins to see things in a Dr. Rank, the longtime fam- powerful scene and one you will Andrea Syglowski and Sekou Laidlaw different light, though it isn’t ily friend of the Helmer’s reveals not forget. Andrea Syglowski’s (Photo by T. Charles Erickson) till the fi nal scene that she fully he is dying. It is also revealed Nora will be remembered.

A Fresh and Very Intense Virginia Woolf of George. He did not disap- self loathing. This loathing is Ms. Plum and Mr. Barhimer point me. shared by Martha who is also are a tour de force as Martha Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf The current run at the Lyric quite witty in her nastiness. and George. Gnawing at each th includes three other fi ne ac- The characters get uglier and other’s hearts in an alcohol- Lyric Stage, Copley Square, Boston, through February 12 tors, Paula Plum (Martha), nastier as the play progresses. infused rage it is hard to be- Directed by Scott Edmiston — Lyricdstage.com Erica Spyres (Honey), and Dan This includes Nick and Honey lieve, though it is true, that Whelton (Nick). With direc- who, at fi rst, appear taken aback they actually love each other. tion by Scott Edmiston, we are by the sadistic behavior, but end The problem is they hate their treated to a fresh look at this up getting caught up by it. lives. classic play. If you are looking Paula Plum captures Mar- Ms. Spyres and Mr. Whelton for Liz and Richard, go to Net- tha’s disappointment (that’s do a fi ne job playing the clean fl ix. The actors on stage here certainly a mild word for it) and cut early ’60s college-educated bring their own interpretations frustration in George’s fail- couple who really are not so to the roles and they do an ex- ure to accomplish more in his clean cut after all. cellent job of it. life, while her attacks on him Woolf is not an easy play to If it has been a while since only feed into his own self hate watch. It is disturbing seeing you have seen Edward Albee’s which feeds his anger. They these college faculty members classic, or if this is your fi rst fuel each other’s rage. cutting each other to pieces. time, you may be surprised at The set is interesting in that It must have been extremely how many laughs there are in the frame around it that repre- shocking when it fi rst opened the fi rst act. George’s sarcasm sents the outside of the house in 1962, and even with the and cutting remarks directed is off kilter as is the front door. language having been updated at everyone in the living room As I looked at it I got the sense by Mr. Albee to include many Paula Plum and Steven Barkhimer where the play is set are quite of the alcoholic haze the char- expletives, you might think it (Photo by Mark S. Howard) funny and elicit much laugh- acters were in. It was like one would seem mild by today’s When I read that Steven Lyric Stage, I had high expec- ter. However, as Act II gets of those old movies where a standards. It isn’t. This pro- Barkhimer, whom I had recent- tations for him. Mr. Barkhimer underway, we fi nd that he is player gets hit over the head duction is excellent and well ly seen in Warrior Class, was was excellent as the political not just drunk and having fun and the fi lm goes blurry to give worth seeing. But just remem- being cast as George in Who’s operative in Warrior Class, and at the expense of his wife and a picture of what he is seeing ber, you won’t leave the theater Afraid of Virginia Woolf at the I could envision him in the role guests, but is seething with through his eyes. smiling. POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 20, 2017 PAGE 9 Donne 2000 Celebrates La Befana by Doreen Giammarco

2017 Offi cers and Directors Installation Ceremony The East Boston Chamber of Commerce will hold the Installation of their 2017 Officers and Directors on Thursday, February 2, 2017. The event will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn, 100 Boardman Street, at 6:00 pm. Contact the Chamber at 617-569-5000 or contact@east- bostonchamber.com for tickets and information. If mailing a check, please make it payable to East Boston Chamber of Commerce and mail to 175 McClellan Highway, East Boston 02128. Tickets may also be purchased through Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-chamber-offi cers- and-directors-installation-ceremony-tickets-30878145364. Please purchase tickets by January 30th. OFFICERS President: Albert “Buddy” Mangini, G2 Security 1st Vice President: Jim Kearney, Boston Public Schools 2nd Vice President: Kim Altschul, East Boston Savings 3rd Vice President: Veronica Robles, Veronica Robles Cultural Center Treasurer: Marita Palavicini, Vilma’s Boutique Secretary: Joanna Cataldo, EB Neighborhood Health Center La Befana and children. Board Chairman: Marisa Di Pietro, Immediate Past President the opportunity to accompany NEW DIRECTORS the Wise Men in search of the Shirley Fabbo, Massport Christ Child, later decided to Maggie Lopez, First Class Hair Salon follow them. Unable to catch Adnai Mendez, East Boston Savings Bank up to them, every child that she Jose Torres, La Cancun Restaurant saw along the way, she gave a CONTINUING DIRECTORS small treat in hopes that one of Vinny Qualtieri, NOAH them would be the Christ Child. Margaret Farmer, N. Suffolk Mental Health Each year on the eve of the Lila Kanj, First Priority Credit Union Epiphany, she sets out looking Alex Rhalimi, Viridian, Mass Energy for the Baby Jesus. She stops Paul Scott, GoingClear Interactive at each child’s house to leave good treats to those who have been good. La Befana is one of Italy’s Hilltop Cactus oldest and most celebrated legends. Each year on January 6th, the children of Italy awaken Staying in hopes that La Befana has Good news for made a visit to their house. the Route 1 Saugus This is also a signifi cant day for landscape! The iconic Italians because it marks the Hilltop cactus is end of the Christmas season staying. It will need and the day that the three Wise some repair and Standing, L-R: Donne 2000 President Rosa Giammarco, Men arrive at the manger of upgrade, as well as Co-Secretary Doreen Giammarco, Co-Secretary Dora Volpe, the Christ Child bringing Him Consigliere Noreen Volpe, and Co-treasurer Maria DiCenso. a change to the text Seated Anna Ginnetti-Ricci. — it is not known yet what businesses will be moving into One again this year, La the new development Befana came to visit the — but the 68-foot members of Donne 2000 and cactus structure their children. She was dressed is staying put. in old worn garb with broom in Developer AvalonBay hand, sweeping. She gave out Communities, who gifts to the little children and plans to turn the site treats to the adults consisting into housing and of a tangerine, torrone, and retail stores, has chocolates just like in the told Saugus offi cials old days in Italy when they that the sign will be were kids. Prior to La Befana’s incorporated into appearance, Joe Pagliuca of the new project. Big Joe Productions kept the Senior VP of Boston children entertained with his Development Mike Roberts commented, “It really is an important creative stories. There was also marker for the site. It really does represent the history of the site, face painting and crafts for the and our intent is to keep it.” children. This is the second Route 1 landmark to survive the area’s As legend has it, La Befana, massive redevelopment. The giant orange dinosaur at the site of thinking that she had missed the former Route One Miniature Golf & Batting Cages, which closed Big Joe the Storyteller and children. last fall, will also be somehow worked into plans for that property. presents of Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh. Over the years, Boston Harborside Home the Epiphany has become a more celebrated holiday for the Joseph A. Langone children of Italy; even more so than Christmas. 580 Commercial St. - Boston, MA 02109 This story teaches our 617-536-4110 children customs and traditions from our ancestors and it is www.bostonharborsidehome.com up to us to pass them along to future generations so that they Augustave M. Sabia, Jr. Trevor Slauenwhite will not be forgotten. Frederick J. Wobrock Dino C. Manca Courtney A. Fitzgibbons Donne 2000 is a non-profit organization that keeps Italian traditions alive from generation to generation through ethnic and %CPVGTDWT[5VTGGV$QUVQP/# A Service Family Affi liate of AFFS/Service Corporation International cultural events. RRH 206 Winter St., Fall River, MA 02720 Telephone 508-676-2454 Please visit our website KPHQ"UVOKEJCGNEGOGVGT[EQOYYYUVOKEJCGNEGOGVGT[EQO Donne2000.com. PAGE 10 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 20, 2017

The time has come, the walrus said, TO TALK OF MANY THINGS of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings by Sal Giarratani ANOTHER CITY HEARD FROM much more even playing fi eld group says a non-response to TONY BENNETT and hope for change, his music Recently, down in the City for all residents.” the questionnaire means you CELEBRATES 90 expresses a defi ant optimism of Brockton, some concerned It took two years of work are taking the black community Columbia + RPM that pits love against the forces citizens held a community to get this new reform and it for granted and you do not think August 2016 was the month of oppression. Finzer opens meeting to discuss the Brockton should do as Linehan says, level you’re accountable to the black music legend Tony Bennett with his proclamation, “We the Trust Act, which is another the playing field for Southie community. celebrated his 90th birthday. People,” followed by the pensive way of saying “Sanctuary residents when it comes to all Wall says he’s not out to get December 2016 was the month “The Silent One.” The album’s City.” Doesn’t Brockton have the variances being granted by the mayor, but only to open that Bennett shared the love by non-Finzer composition is Duke enough trouble with just the Zoning Board of Appeals. up lines of communication releasing an 18-track CD enti- Ellington’s “Single Petal of a trying to be a city without What is happening in Southie and discussion about what the tled Tony Bennett Celebrates 90. Rose” which Nick arranged, becoming a sanctuary for illegal could be a prelude to reforms black community needs from Bennett’s career has spanned plus the repetitive, rhythmic immigrants? for the entire city. Look around, the mayor. multiple decades since he be- “Again and Again,” and the Hey, if that’s what they wish East Boston, Charlestown, Criticism from Wall and his gan in the 1940s, but without a high-energy sound of “Race to to do, go for it. However, don’t Dorchester, Brighton, etc. group come as City Councilor doubt his legacy will live forever. the Bottom.” Finzer expresses think those federal funds will Boston is looking like one giant Tito Jackson announces he is Some of this CD is a companion hope and optimism with “New keep pouring into your city construction zone with all a candidate for mayor. Mayor to the NBC prime-time special Beginnings” and his tender when you violate federal law. kinds of crazy housing being Walsh says he isn’t thinking which aired in December, and tribute to a lost friend comes SOUTH BOSTON ZONING built, turning neighborhoods about anything other than featured performances by top through on “Lullaby for an Old RULES GETTING UPDATED into look-a-likes for lower doing his job as mayor saying, artists paying homage to Ben- Friend.” Finally, the fast-paced, City Hall recently adopted Manhattan. “There will be plenty of time nett, including Lady Gaga with jazzy “Dance of Persistence” is some major changes that most BLACK MINISTERS later to focus on the campaign “The Lady is a Tramp” and “La followed by the pretty finale residents would accept that will TARGETING WALSH? for mayor.” Vie En Rose,” Stevie Wonder’s entitled “Love Wins.” affect every neighborhood in Rev. Bruce Wall of Global WAKING UP WITH “Happy Birthday” and “Visions,” RUSH 2112-40TH our city. The rules would bring Ministries Christian Church THE BLUE NOTES Michael Bublé singing “The UMe some order to the booming in Dorchester recently formed The other morning, shortly Good Life,” Andrea Bocelli’s Not many groups celebrate boomtown community, that Black Ministers for Change, and after opening my eyes in bed, heavenly “Ave Maria,” and ac- their 40th year together with the some have said looks like one held a radio forum on “how to I reached for the clicker and tor Kevin Spacey with “The same trio lineup — but those giant construction site. Southie elect the next mayor of Boston.” turned on Channel 509 for my Very Thought of You/If I Ruled groups are not RUSH. The Rock residents seek fairness when It aired live on Boston Praise R&B Classic soul music. All of a the World Medley.” In addition, and Roll Hall-of-Famers have it comes to development and Radio’s website on January sudden I was listening to Harold th there is Diana Krall’s fi nger- put together a 2-CD/1-DVD the permitting process too 10 , and the following day on Melvin & the Blue Notes singing snapping “I’ve Got the World edition that contains a newly- often shaped by powerful 102.9 FM. “Wake Up Everybody” and I on a String,” Rufus Wainwright remastered CD by Abbey Road infl uences. This group will send out started singing along, “We need with “I Can’t Give You Anything Studios of the original 2112 It is time to home in all the questionnaires to Walsh and each other. Get out of bed.” But Love,” K.D. Lang singing album, and an additional CD variances being granted by the every sitting city councilor It sounded just as good when “A Kiss to Build a Dream on,” of rare, live, and previously city’s Zoning Board of Appeals. asking them what they have this song was new back in 1975. and Leslie Odom Jr.’s breezy unreleased material. Newly According to City Councilor done lately for Boston’s African- What a great song to start off “Autumn Leaves.” Bennett recorded tracks from 2112 Billy Linehan, there “will be a American community. The your day! beauties include “Who Cares?”, feature Dave Grohl and Taylor “The Best is Yet to Come,” “I Left Hawkins of Foo Fighters, along My Heart in San Francisco,” with Nick Raskulinecz, Billy “I Got Rhythm,” and “How Do Talent, Steven Wilson, Jacob Thinkin’ Big You Keep the Music Playing?” Moon, and Alice in Chains. Disc Also included are Elton John #3 features a newly-restored, Valenti ne’s Themed Show, with “Can You Feel the Love To- vintage 1976 Rush concert re- night?” and a duet with Bennett corded at New Jersey’s Capitol and Billy Joel performing “New Theatre. The original album’s “Let’s Fall in Love: Thinkin’ Big Plays Sinatra” York State of Mind.” music includes 2112 track – Jonah Francese. According to MOZART IN THE JUNGLE “I Overture,” “II The Temples Francese, the ensemble is truly SEASON 3 of Syrinx,” “III Discovery,” “IV “a tight-knit musical family” Sony Classical Presentation,” “V Oracle: The comprised of some of Berklee Classical music fans’ ears Dream,” “VI Soliloquy,” and “VII College of Music and New Eng- will perk up at the announce- Grand Finale.” Also included: land Conservatory’s stand-out ment that Sony Classical has “A Passage to Bangkok,” “The students and graduates, repre- released a dozen cuts from the Twilight Zone,” “Lessons,” senting some of the fi nest young soundtrack of Mozart in the “Tears,” and “Something for musicians from all around the Jungle Season 3, an original Nothing.” Awesome memories! world. Amazon series. This half-hour HAIRSPRAY LIVE! For more details and tickets comedic drama is based on the ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK go to: americanrepertorytheater. critically acclaimed memoir Mo- OF THE NBC TV EVENT org. zart in the Jungle: Sex, Drugs & Masterworks Broadway/ ABOUT JONAH FRANCESE: Classical Music by Blair Tindall, Epic Records TRUMPETER/COMPOSER/ as it draws back the curtain on NBC televised Hairspray Live! ARRANGER the world of music, where ar- in December, and now the Jonah fi rst began to play the tistic dedication and creativity original soundtrack has been trumpet in 4th grade and by 6th collide with mind games, poli- released, containing studio grade had written his fi rst jazz ticking, and survival instincts. recordings of all the musical tune. During his time at Berklee Ana Maria Martinez, one of numbers that were performed With Valentine’s Day just composers and musicians, but College of Music, he has written the foremost sopranos of her by the cast members in the around the corner, Oberon, has since grown to become an charts for Parents Night and is time, shines on several tracks, live broadcast. The 18-track located at 2 Arrow Street, Har- international phenomenon with the only student arranger for including a duet with tenor listing features some memo- vard Square in Cambridge, MA two international tours and two The Great American Songbook Plácido Domingo on Mozart’s rable moments done retro. is proud to present “Let’s Fall in albums under its belt, including Show, which Phil Wilson’s “Lá ci darem la mano,” Marti- Check out vocals from famil- Love: Thinkin’ Big Plays Sina- the recent Kaleidoscope, re- Rainbow Big Band played in. nez also performs “Les Filles iar artists like Derek Hough, tra” on Thursday, February 9th corded at Ryles Jazz Club back He is now in his 7th semester, de Cadix,” (Léo Delibes), Franz Ariana Grande, Harvey Fier- at 8:00 pm (doors open at 7:00 in February 2016. majoring in jazz composition Schubert’s “Die Junge Nonne, stein, Kristin Chenoweth, Jen- pm). Thinkin’ Big, who recap- The group embarked upon and trumpet performance. He D. 828,” Nico Muhly’s “Amy nifer Hudson, Martin Short, ture the golden age of Big Band their fi rst tour back in January is most proud of his collabora- Fisher,” and Georges Bizet’s Dove Cameron, Garrett Clayton, swing with a modern twist, is 2013 to Toronto, Canada, and tions with Emily Miller on the “Chanson Bohéme.” Classical Ephraim Sykes, Shahadi Wright back to provide a swingin’ night Rochester, NY. Upon returning tune “Willow Weep for Me” and artists contributing include Joseph, along with newcomer of old Sinatra love favorites and to Boston, Thinkin’ Big hit the the “Johnny Mercer Medley”. Joshua Bell with Missy Maz- Maddie Baillio, and special other swing classics. Coming off studio to record their second He has also had the honor of zoli’s “Impromptu (Thomas’s guest stars Billy Eichner, Sean a summer tour which culmi- album. In their quest to keep big playing in the Rainbow Band for Piece),” and Yo-Yo Ma offering Hayes, Andrea Martin, and nated in playing the Rockport band music alive, the group hit the past two semesters under up “A Lenda Do Cabocio” (Heitor Rosie O’Donnell. Check out Jazz Fest as the “Rising Star in the road again in August 2013, Phil Wilson, which has been Villa-Lobos). these cuts: “The Nicest Kids in Jazz Award,” they are guaran- stopping in Chicago, IL, Roches- a great growing experience as NICK FINZER – Town,” “I Can Hear the Bells,” teed to make you tap your foot ter, NY, Toronto and Montreal, well as taking private lessons HEAR & NOW “Ladies Choice,” “Welcome to and sing along. Canada, to play at the famous from Christine Fawson, Jeff Outside in Music the ’60s,” “Big, Blonde and Formed in October 2010 House of Jazz, the Rex, Melody Stout, and Charlie Lewis on the Trombonist/composer Nick Beautiful,” “Good Morning in Boston, Thinkin’ Big is an Bar at the Gladstone Hotel, trumpet. For his jazz composi- Finzer and his sextet of Lucas Baltimore,” “I Know Where 18-piece big band that pushes and more. Most recently, they tion classes, he has had the Pino (tenor sax, bass clari- I’ve Been,” the free-spirited the limit on traditional expec- opened for Jerry Bergonzi and privilege to study under Dick net), Alex Wintz (guitar), Glenn “(It’s) Hairspray,” “Cooties,” and tations of a big band to create George Garzone at the Lily Pad Lowell, Jackson Schultz, Scott Zaleski (piano), Dave Baron the raucous “You Can’t Stop a modern-day large ensemble in Cambridge, MA. Free, Ken Pullig, Bob Pilkington, (bass) and Jimmy Macbride on the Beat.” Hudson and Grande that melds together 18 individu- Thinkin’ Big has stayed true and Phil Wilson. This band has drums, paint a beautiful musi- lead the way for the finale, al voices to form one united har- to its roots, and now showcases meant the world to him and he cal masterpiece with nine cuts “Come So Far (Got So Far to mony. The ensemble originally the vast compositional talents hopes he can continue it for as on Hear & Now. Evoking a need Go).” began as an outlet for student of band-leader and trumpeter, long as he can. POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 20, 2017 PAGE 11

more information on the Classic Rock at this event is over 120. Over 25,000 … and forever changed the landscape Show visit www.theclassicrockshow. visitors are expected at this anime of American theatre. Two decades later, com. convention. Jonathan Larson’s RENT continues to speak loudly and defi antly to audi- NOW THE CABOT ences across generations and all over 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA DANCE the world. And now, this Pulitzer Prize 978-927-3100 and Tony Award®-winning masterpiece PLAYING www.TheCabot.org returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th VIRTUOSO SOLOISTS OF NEW SHUBERT THEATRE anniversary touring production. A YORK — February 19, 2017. Founded in 265 Tremont Street, Boston, MA re-imagining of Puccini’s La Bohème, UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN New York City in 2014, Virtuoso Soloists 866-348-9738 RENT follows an unforgettable year in of New York (VSNY) is the realization www.CitiCenter.org the lives of seven artists struggling to of a group of young musicians’ dream JESSICA LANG DANCE — Janu- follow their dreams without selling out. to commission, perform, and record ary 27-28, 2017. Jessica Lang Dance With its inspiring message of joy and classical music on the international (JLD) is a New York City-based dance hope in the face of fear, this timeless stage. Each player comes from a diverse company dedicated to creating and celebration of friendship and creativity background, and brings his or her own performing the work of Jessica Lang (a reminds us to measure our lives with personality, culture, life experiences, former dancer with Twyla Tharp), who the only thing that truly matters — love. and musical fl air to every performance. was hailed as “a master of visual compo- Bound together by a passion for musical sition” by Dance Magazine. The recipient STONEHAM THEATRE exploration and excellence, VSNY at- of a 2014 Bessie Award, JLD seamlessly 395 Main Street, Stoneham, MA tracts new audiences by crafting unique incorporates striking design elements 781-279-2200 programs that highlight the connection and transforms classical ballet language www.StonehamTheatre.org between well-known classics and newly into artfully crafted, emotionally engag- I LOVED, I LOST, I MADE commissioned pieces. VSNY has been ing contemporary works. SPAGHETTI — June 8-25, 2017. Dish working closely with living composers with Giulia! For Giulia, an Italian New such as Boston-based John. H. Wallace BOSTON OPERA HOUSE Yorker trying to navigate life as a single and Ketty Nez, Italian composer Mario 539 Washington St., Boston, MA gal, a new date is the perfect oppor- Pagotto, and Portuguese composers 617-259-3400 tunity to show off her home cooking. Tiago Cabrita and Eurico Carrapatoso. www.BostonOperaHouse.com While preparing a three-course dinner Program: Sergei Rachmaninov, Trio ARTIFACT — February 23-March from scratch, she recounts stories of élégiaque No. 1 in G minor; John H. 5, 2017. Boston Ballet proudly be- good Italian food and bad boyfriends. Wallace: Triskele (A Trio for Viola, Oboe gins its five-year partnership with Her superior cuisine far surpasses her and Piano four-hand); Anton Dvorak, world-renowned choreographer Wil- inferior taste in men in this mouth- Terzetto in C major, Op. 74; and Rob- liam Forsythe with the North American watering new comedy. Eight audience ert Schumann, Piano Quintet in E-fl at company premiere of his full-length members at each performance can even Gospel and R&B singer Mavis Staples, with her family band, the major, Op. 44. ballet Artifact. Forsythe revolutionized purchase seats to join Giulia on stage Staple Singers, was recognized for her lifetime achievement at MAVIS STAPLES — March 24, 2017. ballet; he “fundamentally changed and be served the dinner she is cooking the 39th annual Kennedy Center Honors event held recently Mavis Staples is living, breathing his- the way we look at, and think about, during the show! and will be making an appearance at The Cabot. See MUSIC tory. She is an alchemist of American classical dance” (Roslyn Sulcas, Dance music, having continuously crossed Magazine). Artifact has been hailed as WANG THEATER SECTION for more details. genre lines like no musician since Ray “a masterpiece, a work that defi nitively Citi Performing Arts Center Charles. Weaving herself into the very shows this choreographer as the most 270 Tremont Street Boston, MA Tour. International superstar Lionel fabric of gospel, soul, folk, pop, R&B, infl uential practitioner of the art form 800-982-2798 Richie has a discography of albums blues, rock, and hip hop over the last since Balanchine” (Roslyn Sulcas, The www.CitiCenter.org MUSIC and singles that are second to none. His 60 years, this iconic singer has seen and New York Times). Artifact, Forsythe’s ode ANNIE — May 9-21, 2017. The music is part of the fabric of pop music; sung through so many changes, always to ballet, is accompanied by an original world’s best-loved musical returns in TD GARDEN in fact, Lionel Richie is one of only two rising up to meet every road. Now in her piano composition by Eva Crossman- time-honored form. Directed by original 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA songwriters in history to achieve the seventh decade, with the release of her Hecht, “Chaconne from Partita No.2 in lyricist and director Martin Charnin 617-624-1050 honor of having #1 records for nine new album Livin’ on a High Note, she D Minor” by J.S. Bach, and a sound and choreographed by Liza Gennaro, www.TDGarden.com consecutive years. With over 100 mil- is only gaining momentum. The album collage by Forsythe. He also designed this production of Annie will be a brand ARIANA GRANDE — March 3, 2017. lion albums sold worldwide, an Oscar, serves as a summation and furtherance the lighting, sets, and costumes for this new incarnation of the iconic original. Multi-platinum selling and Grammy a Golden Globe, four Grammy awards, of her illustrious career. Refusing to extraordinary production. Featuring book and score by Tony Award-nominated artist Ariana Grande and the distinction of MusiCares Person fade away, she continues to tour inces- Award®-winners Thomas Meehan, brings the Dangerous Woman Tour to TD of the Year in 2016, the Tuskegee, Ala- santly, remaining as vital, engaged, and Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Garden. Special Guests include: Little bama native is a true music icon. Mariah true as always. There is no persona; Annie includes such unforgettable songs Mix and Victoria Monet. Within less Carey is a music icon, a soul legend, a THEATER she is, simply and untouchably, Mavis. as “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” “Easy than a year, GRANDE captured No. 1 pop phenomenon, a breathtaking live Street,” “I Don’t Need Anything But You,” on the Billboard Top 200 twice — fi rst artist and planet Earth’s best-selling BOSTON OPERA HOUSE plus the eternal anthem of optimism, with her Republic Records debut Yours female artist of all time. She has sold 539 Washington St., Boston, MA “Tomorrow.” Truly and also with its 2014 follow-up, over 220 million records and 17 of her SPECIAL 617-259-3400 My Everything. Yours Truly yielded the 18 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles have www.BostonOperaHouse.com game-changing pop smash “The Way” been self-penned, including “Fantasy,” EVENTS SOMETHING ROTTEN! — Now featuring Mac Miller, which went triple- “Always Be My Baby,” “Hero,” “Touch through January 29, 2017. A mash-up MUSEUMS platinum, landed in the Top 10 of the My Body,” “One Sweet Day,” and “We TD GARDEN of 16th century Shakespeare and 21st Billboard Hot 100, and seized No. 1 on Belong Together,” more than any other 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA century Broadway, Something Rotten! MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON the iTunes Overall Top Songs chart. solo artist. 617-624-1050 tells the story of brothers Nick and Nigel 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston Meanwhile, the platinum-selling My www.TDGarden.com Bottom, two playwrights stuck in the 617-267-9300 Everything garnered a Grammy Award LYNN AUDITORIUM THE BEANPOT — Monday, Februry shadow of that Renaissance rockstar www.MFA.org nomination for “Best Pop Vocal Album” 3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA 6th and Monday, February 13, 2017. Will Shakespeare. When a soothsayer PAST IS PRESENT: REVIVAL and spawned the six times-platinum 781-599-SHOW The Beanpot, the offi cial battle for Bos- foretells the next big thing in theatre, JEWELRY — February 14, 2017 – hit “Problem.” Upon the single’s release, www.LynnAuditorium.com ton’s hockey bragging rights, returns to the Bottom brothers set out to write August 19, 2018. Whether copying or Ariana became “the youngest woman to THE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW — TD Garden for its 65th year this winter. the world’s very fi rst musical. Directed choosing motifs to reinterpret, jewel- debut with over 400K sold in the fi rst- March 2, 2017. The Classic Rock Show Don’t miss Harvard, Northeastern, by Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten! ers have always looked to the past for week,” while the song ranked as the 5th hits North America for the fi rst time in Boston College, and Boston University features a score by Wayne Kirkpatrick inspiration. The practice became “highest digital song debut for a female Spring 2017 to deliver a brand new face off this February at TD Garden for and Karey Kirkpatrick and a book by popular in the 19th century, as design- artist” and 9th highest ever. Moreover, it show, the “A-Z of Rock.” Anthem after the coveted Beanpot trophy. Semifi nals: Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell. ers like Castellani, Giacinto Melillo, debuted at No. 1 in 85 countries, topping anthem, riff after riff, power chord after Monday, February 6th, Harvard vs. CABARET — January 31-February and Eugene Fontenay began reviving the iTunes Overall Top Songs and Pop power chord — The Classic Rock Show Northeastern @ 5:00 pm; Boston Col- 12, 2017. First appearing on The Great examples of ancient ornaments, newly Songs charts for four weeks. takes you on a musical journey through lege vs. Boston University @ 8:00 pm. White Way in 1966, Cabaret is based unearthed in archaeological excava- GAMES OF THRONES — March 6, two and a half hours of foot-stomping Monday, February 13th. Consolation/ on writer Christopher Isherwood’s time tions. Examine more than 4,000 years of 2017. Enter the world of Westeros with fun, culminating in a show-stopping Finals 4:30 pm and 7:00 pm. in the bohemian clubs of Berlin in the jewelry history through about 70 objects the Game of Thrones Live Concert Expe- guitar duel that is defi nitely not to be DISNEY ON ICE Follow Your Heart early 1930s. With decadence and sexual — both ancient and revival — tracing rience — an immersive music and visual missed. Performing the greatest songs — February 17-26, 2017. Just keep exploration being the first orders of the revival movement from the 19th experience that will bring the Seven from right across the Alphabet of Rock, swimming with Dory and new pal Hank business, Caberet tells the story of one to the 21st centuries. The exhibition Kingdoms to life on a scale never seen The Classic Rock Show’s world class from Disney•Pixar’s Finding Dory as Sally Bowles, a daring femme fatale in focuses on four types — Archaeological, before. Using state-of-the-art technol- band powers through Classic Rock’s they set out to fi nd her parents and training, and her new roommate, the shy Classical, Egyptian, and Renaissance. ogy, Game of Thrones composer Ramin finest moments, from AC/DC and discover the devotion of family. Cheer runaway Cliff. On a mission to experi- Highlights include a 1924 brooch, on Djawadi, along with a full orchestra Aerosmith to Eric Clapton, The Eagles, with joy, sadness, and the rest of the ence every sight and sound, Cliff follows loan from Cartier, paired with an Egyp- and choir, will take fans on a musical ELO, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Meatloaf and emotions from Disney•Pixar’s Inside Sally to the Kit Kat Klub, a seedy under- tian winged scarab (740–660 BC) with journey. Queen to The Who, Zeppelin, ZZ Top Out as they work together to boost ground cabaret club presided over by the a similar design; an 1850s embellished LIONEL RICHIE with very special and everything in between, performed Riley’s spirit and win the big hockey all-knowing Emcee. But whilst the night gold brooch by Castellani; a Renais- guest MARIAH CAREY — April 7, 2017. with note-for-note precision that truly game. Venture to wintery Arendelle goes on forever inside, the music is not sance revival neck ornament (1900–04) Multi-platinum-selling artists, multiple brings the original iconic and era defi n- where Olaf and Kristoff help reunite loud enough to cover the ever growing designed for Tiffany & Co.; a 1980s ® Grammy Award -winners and music ing recordings back to life on stage, with royal sisters Anna and Elsa from Dis- voice of fascism, as Nazi ideals seep into Bulgari necklace adorned with Macedo- icons, Lionel Richie and very special a huge sound and light show to match, ney’s Frozen and learn love is the most the city, and eventually the club itself. nian coins; and a 2002 Akelo pendant guest Mariah Carey will tour together plus much, much more! A gem of a rock powerful magic of all. See Cinderella, This wildly entertaining musical thrills that emulates an ancient Etruscan for the fi rst time ever on the All the Hits show — sore throat guaranteed! For Rapunzel, Ariel, and the Disney Prin- easily, as the narrative takes on ever granulation technique. cesses make their dreams possible more terrifying subject matter. Cabaret through virtues of bravery, kindness is an absolute must see! MICHELE & DONALD D’AMOUR and perseverance. And celebrate true THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS ITALIAN RADIO PROGRAMS friendship with Buzz Lightyear, Woody, DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME — March 220 State Street, Springfi eld, MA and the Toy Story gang. 7-19, 2017. When 15-year old Chris- 413-263-6800 “The Sicilian Corner” — every Friday 10:00 am to Noon with hosts Tom topher finds himself at the scene of www.Springfi eldMuseums.org Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The Best in Italian Music” with Nunzio HYNES CONVENTION CENTER a crime, namely the murder of his THE GRAND TOUR: GEORGE AND DiMarca every Sunday from 9:00 am to Noon. Go to www.1110wccmam.com. 900 Boylston Street, Boston, MA neighbor’s dog Wellington in his owner’s BELLE SMITH COLLECT IN ITALY. 617-954-2000 garden (at seven minutes past midnight), Avid art collectors, George and Belle “Italia Oggi” — Sundays 11:00 am to Noon with host Andrea Urdi [email protected] he fi nds himself a suspect due to his Smith traveled to Europe in 1882, just 1460 AM. ANIME BOSTON 2017 — March 31 Asperger’s condition. So he embarks after promising their art collection to “Dolce Vita Radio” — Sundays DJ Rocco Mesiti 11:00 am-1:00 pm; through April 2, 2017. Anime Boston is on an extraordinary journey across the the city of Springfi eld, Massachusetts. 90.7 FM or online www.djrocco.com. the Northeast’s largest anime conven- country that pits this amateur detective The couple planned a two-year sojourn tion, celebrating Japanese animation, against the murder mystery culprit, forc- to study and collect fi ne and decora- “The Nick Franciosa Show” — Sundays from Noon to 3:00 pm on WLYN comics, and pop-culture. The event ing him into confl ict with his family, his tive arts. Many socialites and intellects 1360 AM. provides a truly passionate and focused dreams, and his ambitions with a spirit participated in the Grand Tour of Eu- “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” — Sundays 8:00 am-9:00 am on WSRO event for the city to enjoy. Anime Boston that will uplift and keep you thinking rope, a favorite activity for English and 650 AM and online at www.wsro.com. stays true to the comics and animation long after you’ve left the theater. This American aristocrats beginning in the brands that originally inspired the event, National Theatre of London production late 17th century through the Victorian “Tony’s Place” on MusicAmerica WPLM FM 99.1 — Sundays providing individuals with a particular won an incredible fi ve Tony Awards in era. Because the Smiths enjoyed the op- 7:00 pm–2:00 am on MusicAmerica. Host Ron Della Chiesa presents Tony’s attraction to Japanese anime an outlet 2015, including Best Play. portunities available to them in Europe, Place. Visit www.MusicNotNoise.com. for experiential celebration. The conven- they extended their visit by almost four “L’Italia Chiamo Italian Radio Show” hosted by Stefano Marchese and tion will be presenting popular events SHUBERT THEATRE years. For two-and-a-half years, the Elisa Meazzini — Thursdays 3:00 pm-4:15 pm. Visit litaliachiamo.com; email: including a masquerade, an anime 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA Smiths lived in Venice, Italy, and the [email protected]. Tel. 857-334-0868. music video contest, video programming 866-348-9738 couple purchased the paintings on dis- rooms, an artists’ alley and art show, www.CitiCenter.org play during that time, including works by “Intervallo Musicale” — Sundays 10:00-10:30 am; Host Carmine Guarino karaoke, game shows, video games, RENT — April 11-30, 2017. In 1996, Noè Bordignon, Raffaele Mainella, on WUNR 1600 AM and online at www.wunr.com. manga library, dances, and much more. an original rock musical by a little- Pietro Pajetta, Pasquale Ruggiero and The approximate number of exhibitors known composer opened on Broadway Ettore Tito. PAGE 12 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 20, 2017 NEAA GOES TO THE CELTICS Once again this year the Recipes from the North End Athletic Association provided free tickets to players Homeland and their families to a Boston by Vita Orlando Sinopoli Celtics Game at TD Garden. 40 NEAA family members COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED got to see the Celtics beat BEEF HONEYCOMB TRIPE the Washington Wizards on Wednesday January 11th. The in Tomato Sauce Celtics, backed by another TRIPE: strong performance by Isaiah 4 to 5 pounds beef honeycomb 2 small onions Thomas, came from behind tripe 5 small dried sprigs bay leaf and won again! Some of the NEAA players TOMATO SAUCE: were at their first Celtics 14 ounces crushed tomatoes 1/4 cup red wine game ever, which made the 1 medium onion chopped Light sprinkle red pepper event extra special. All of the 1/4 cup olive oil fl akes (optional) children and their parents 3 small dried sprigs bay leaf Salt and pepper Mason and Addison Aussubel had a great time at the Celtics had an awesome night at the 1 tablespoon basil fl akes game! TD Garden SAUCE: In an eight-quart pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, bay leaf and basil. Simmer slowly, careful not to burn onion. When onion is opaque, add crushed tomatoes and eight ounces of water. Stir thoroughly and cover. Simmer sauce over low/medium heat for about half an hour before adding any tripe. * TRIPE: Fill an eight-quart pot halfway with cold water. Add peeled whole onions and fi ve small sprigs of bay leaf to pot. Place on burner to boil. When water boils carefully place washed tripe into the wa- ter. Cover and boil moderately for about one hour. (One hour is satisfactory for the fi rst boil of four to fi ve pounds of tripe). Check frequently. Covered pot tends to boil over easily. When tripe is tender but not fully cooked, drain from pot. Add cold water to that pot and place tripe into water. Michael Dellorusso with Drain a portion from the cold water and place on a cutting board. his two boys and wife enjoy Cut tripe portion into long three-inch strips with sharp knife or the NEAA Celtics game. scissors. Then cut each three-inch strip diagonally into half-inch- NEAA FAMILY MEMBERS Michael is a former NEAA wide portions. Place all cut tripe into separate bowl. After all tripe Michael, Trinity, and Rick baseball player on NBSS. His is cut, run under cold water, drain, and set aside. Martignetti at the Celtics two boys play baseball and First Celtics game for Ryan *When tomato sauce has cooked about half an hour, add cut-up game. soccer for the NEAA! and Nick McHugh! tripe, salt and a few red pepper fl akes (optional). Stir thoroughly. Cover pot and simmer tripe for one hour or until it is tender. (Approx. time — an additional hour). Then add red wine, a sprinkle of red pepper fl akes (optional), stir and simmer for one minute • New Travel Time Technology (Continued from Page 1) before removing from burner. by giving drivers tools for them congestion and improved air but to provide drivers with ac- The tripe and sauce mixture can be reheated before serving. to make informed decisions.” quality by giving drivers a tool cess to the roadside sign data Serves fi ve. “GoTime is one of the most to make informed travel deci- before they are on the road. NOTE: My introduction to tripe was in l950 when I began prepar- innovative technology projects sions. It also allows MassDOT The fi rst GoTime signs were ing this for our Somerville luncheonette customers. I had learned for DOTs in the country,” said personnel to better measure installed in May of 2012 on 43 the recipe from watching my mother-in-law, Mary Sinopoli prepare Highway Administrator Thomas the impact of projects on travel miles of Interstate 93 between this meal at home. At that time she had to scrape and clean the J. Tinlin. “Our roadside travel times (for example, data was New Hampshire and Canton, tripe before boiling it. Today the Tripe is made available already time signs have been very well used to measure impacts of the Massachusetts. Based on the cleaned. This eliminates some of the unpleasant odor and work. received and now we have an Toll Demolition and Roadway positive public response and the app that can get drivers the Reconstruction Project on In- lessons learned from the pilot information on the signs be- terstate 90). program, the decision was made fore they set off to school, to The GoTime mobile app, now to expand this system to more jobs, and to other destinations. available on the Apple and An- locations throughout the state. North Shore Music Theatre MassDOT is giving the traveling droid app stores for free, con- The travel time system was public information which will nects to the data in the roadside then expanded throughout Presents make their trips more hassle- system by making the sign dis- 2016 on a corridor by corridor free and the ‘GoTime’ signs are plays available to drivers before basis, and was completed this going to be a regular part of trip they leave their home or work- past December. The signs are planning for many commuters place. Customers can select and now located along many of and visitors to our state.” “favorite” signs, and pull up the the major highways including: The GoTime project is now sign information before they Interstate 90, Interstate 91, providing drivers with up to get on the road. MassDOT will Interstate 84, Interstate 190, the minute travel times on over be making improvements and Interstate 195, Interstate 290, 700 miles of state highway on modifi cations to this version 1.0 Interstate 291, Interstate 395, 146 signs to over 300 destina- app release, and app users can Interstate 93, Interstate 95, tions. This technology will al- submit their feedback and sug- Interstate 495, Route 1, Route low travelers to view estimates gestions to info@massdotgotime. 3, Route 128, Route 140, Route of how long their commute com. The app is not meant to 24, Route 6, Route 1A, Route 2, April 29, 2017 — 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm will be, and promotes reduced compete with Waze or Google, Route 25, Route 28. The mobile app functions by Dance to the Movies — a new spin on an old step! displaying real-time information Dance to the Movies is the new, high octane stage hit! 1st Generation on drive times between various points and major interchanges Italian-American Celebrating and reinventing some of Hollywood’s best throughout the state. It also musical moments on the silver screen. Seven of TV and Vita Orlando Sinopoli allows users to pull up their stage’s top choreographers bring to life the classic movie favorite sign displays and view dances of yesterday with a fresh new vision! Starring Dancing Shares with us the travel times on their phone with the Stars Celebrity Pros, So You Think You Can Dance before getting on the road. a delightful recollection top fi nalists, and combining forces with singing stars from The GoTime mobile app can be American Idol and The Voice, Dance to the Movies recreates of her memories as a child downloaded onto Apple devices some of the most iconic characters and memorable musical by visiting: https://itunes.apple. growing up in moments from movies like West Side Story, Grease, Chicago, com/us/app/massdot-gotime. Hairspray, and Moulin Rouge. With new, stunning dances to Boston’s “Little Italy” It can also be downloaded scores from such movies as The Godfather, Titanic, The Matrix, onto Android devices by visit- and a collection of and Les Misérables. Hosting this powerhouse production will ing: https://play.google.com/ be a movie star from one of the celebrated musicals. A perfect Italian family recipes store/apps/details?id=com.vhb. evening of cinema magic – LIVE onstage. from the homeland. gotime&hl=en. The North Shore Music Theatre is located at 62 Dunham Road, Beverly, MA. Small Ads For further information on Dance to the Movies, and Great as Gifts upcoming events at the North Shore Music Theatre, please FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM visit www.nsmt.org. and in local bookstores — ask for Get Big Results Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN For more information, Dance to the Movies is not affi liated or sponsored by any Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN call 617-227-8929. of the above shows. 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Online shopping is a popular way for of the water was eliminated, the handle on the side to wind up family for the next 11 years. In students to shop for college necessities, but it’s also a popular clothes were hung out on a line a main spring that allowed the 1949, Dad bought a new Chevy way for scammers to steal personal information. Scammers in the backyard, held in place circular table to turn at a speed at Reese Chevrolet, once located create websites that claim to sell items that often look legiti- with wooden clothespins. If it of 78 revolutions per minute, in the Day Square section of mate to the average shopper, but instead collect the victim’s happened to be in the winter, the same speed the records East Boston. The old Plymouth information and vanish from contact. the frozen clothes would look were recorded at. This wasn’t was so battered up by then, he Tips to avoid these scams: like pieces of multi-colored stiff used any longer except as a couldn’t trade it in. 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Students tend to search for part-time jobs on minum with levers that, when that would play and eject au- She would clean something recruiting sites that allow them to work from their computer lifted, would loosen the ice tomatically to allow the next every day. On Saturday morn- while still enrolled in school. While this new trend is a common cubes. The ice box? It was relo- record in the pile to fall in place ings, the ladies of the neighbor- tactic for job-seekers, BBB Scam Tracker has received reports of cated to the cellar and used to and play. The playing time of hood could be seen washing the fake job offers sent to applicants’ emails. These scammers claim keep beer cold and wine chilled. each was about three minutes. front steps of their homes with to be responding to a submitted application or have viewed a Just a note on chilled wine … Babbononno also had a Gothic bleaching water. A gallon could resume on an online recruiting site. 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PAGE 14 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 20, 2017 Saint Birinus • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) Did Trump Get Here Right now, that replacement which is to help, not hurt, U.S. by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari Just in the Nick of Time? plan should have been created, veterans. We have all heard the Here is a great tidbit from but apparently that’s not the horror stories. The latest down Birinus, through his labors John Adams, the author of the case for these politicians with in Florida where a vet reportedly and the help of Oswald, the Massachusetts Constitution: plenty of bark, but no bite. passed away in V.A. hospice holy King of Northumbria (who “Democracy never lasts long. Republicans up on Capitol Hill care and the staff decided to had come to West Saxony to It soon wastes, exhausts, and are a bunch of losers. They can’t dump his body in a shower area marry Cyneberger, daughter of murders itself. There never was cry elect us, and when we do, until actually doing something. King Cynegils), converted the a democracy yet that did not they say they don’t know what There was a reported cover up king in 635, his son Cwichelm commit suicide.” Haven’t we to do. If not now, when; if not of this stupidity. But thanks to in 636, and grandson Cuthred, been watching a slow-motion them, who? a Florida newspaper using the to whom he stood as godfather. suicide over the past eight years? George Corley Wallace was Freedom of Information request, Cyneberger was also bap- Toyota Raises Trump’s Ire right while campaigning for this outrage was uncovered. It tized, and married Oswald. with Mexico Expansion president back in 1968, when never should have happened. Immediately after this, Oswald Donald Trump set his sights he said, “There’s not a dime’s I would feel comfortable with and Cynegils gave him Berinus on Toyota when he heard the work of difference between the Brown at the helm over at the Dorcic, or Dorchester, the capi- automaker was expanding into Democrats and Republicans.” V.A. You don’t need a perfect tal of Wessex, for his see, where Mexico to sell more vehicles to Where to Place Bolton? conservative running things, “he built and consecrated many Americans. This latest attack I believe that John Bolton, just someone competent, which churches and by his efforts heightens tensions between a former U.S. Ambassador Brown is. called many to the Faith.” Biri- the next president and foreign to the U.N., might be one of Stanley Black Buys nus is said to have been very ac- automakers. As Trump the smartest guys inside the Sears Brand Craftsman, tive in establishing churches in responded, “NO WAY ... Build Beltway. He is knowledgeable Building U.S. Plant The approximate date and Wessex. After Cynegils’ death, plant in U.S. or pay big border and has excess common sense, One of the nation’s best place of birth of Saint Birinus, the new king, Cenwalh, estab- tax.” a great twofer in the Nation’s known toolmakers, STANLEY “The Apostle of Wessex,” is lost lished a church at Winchester, Replace then Repeal Capital. He’s been there, done BLACK & DECKER, will be in history, but thought to be in perhaps under Birinus’ direc- Obamacare that. I was disappointed that moving more manufacturing the year 600, possibly some- tion. He also supposedly laid Going back almost eight years, Trump picked Exxon Mobile back to the U.S. Expanding where in what is today France. the foundations for St. Mary’s in the mantra of the Republicans in CEO Rex Tillerson as his American manufacturing makes He was ordained a priest in Reading, Saint Helen’s in Abing- Washington, D.C. WAS “Repeal Secretary of State. Not a great business sense with talk of Rome and consecrated bishop don, and other churches such and replace Obamacare.” It was choice in my estimation. Too border taxes and import tariffs. in Genoa, Italy, before being as the church of St Peter and their curtain call in 2012, 2014, much baggage. Rumor has it, Stanley Black & Decker CEO sent to Britain by Pope Hono- St Paul. Tradition has it that and again in 2016. However, Bolton is still in the running for James Loree said, “It’s going rius I in 634 to undertake a Birinus built the fi rst church now Republicans are in total the Number Two position inside to be advisable to have more missionary apostolate. He was at Ipsden. Birinus passed away power, controlling Capitol Hill State. We will see. manufacturing in the U.S.” “to sow the seed of the holy on December 3, 649, and was and the White House, and now What about Scott Brown End Quote faith in the inner parts beyond buried at his episcopal see. In cry “Repeal but delay.” Meaning for VA Post “When we got into offi ce, the the English,” with instructions about 690, St. Hedda, bishop of after all this time they have no I know many conservatives thing that surprised me most to reach the Mercians. Bishop Winchester, removed the relics replacement plan after barking don’t like former U.S. Senator was to fi nd that things were Birinus found the West Saxons to Winchester, and they were all these past years. What gives? Scott Brown that much, but just as bad as we’d been saying so pagan on his arrival that he transported from a new shrine You cannot repeal and then Veterans Administration needs they were.” decided to devote his ministry by St. Ethelwold in response to replace. You need to replace and someone who knows the mission — President John Fitzgerald to them. Birinus then travelled a Divine vision. His main feast then repeal. of this government department, Kennedy to the court of King Cynegils of is celebrated on December 3rd. Wessex, who welcomed him and The Catholics of Dorchester gave him permission to preach honored their patron in 1849 to the people. with a beautiful chapel. • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (Continued from Page 6) new light. A short book writ- University and Islamic Studies ment for the Humanities. This ex- ten by Dr. Silver accompanies Scholar-in-Residence at Andover hibition is also supported in part NEAA BASEBALL this presentation, including an Newton Theological School and by the Massachusetts Cultural account of Gardner’s hunt for Hebrew College Council, which receives support Registration Now Underway the painting, rare photographs How do we fi nd contemporary, from the State of Massachusetts from the museum’s archives, personal meaning in the story and the National Endowment NEAA baseball registration is now underway. If your child and the first ever biography of Mary? What should we for the Arts, as well as by the plans on playing in the program, please go to neaabaseball. in English of the painter. It make of the ways that Isabella Boston Cultural Council, a local org, and sign up immediately. I know it’s only January, but will be available for purchase Stewart Gardner incorporated agency which is funded by the last year NEAA had too many children, and we don’t want to in Gift at the Gardner. Sev- portraits of Mary in her gal- Massachusetts Cultural Council, turn anyone away. In order to be in the program, children eral public programs will also leries? Rev. Gloria E. White- administrated by the Mayor’s must be between the ages of 4-19 as of April 30, 2017. “I won’t accompany the gallery presenta- Hammond and Celene Ibrahim Offi ce of Arts and Culture. know what our programs look like until I see how many kids tion, offering behind-the-scenes discuss these questions, this The Isabella Stewart Gardner we have in each age group,” said John Romano. Last year, stories of Gardner’s dramatic evocative painting, and more Museum — a magical creation however, I can tell you we had: acquisitions and the artists. with Peggy Burchenal, Esther of one woman’s daring vision 4-year-old clinic Sundays 10:00 am-12:00 pm Among the programs orga- Stiles Eastman Curator of Edu- — invites you to awaken your 5-year-old T-ball Saturdays 10:00 am-12:00 pm nized for Close Up: Piermatteo cation and Public Programs. senses and be transported. 6-7 year olds coach pitched minor league d’Amelia’s Annunciation are: Third Thursdays: Modeled after a Venetian pala- 8-9 year olds player pitched junior league Isabella Stewart Gardner’s Madonna / Madonna zzo, unforgettable galleries sur- 10-12 year olds player pitched major league Annunciation February 16th, round a luminous courtyard 15U RBI Dodgers Saturday, February 4th, 5:30-9:00 pm and are home to masters such 16U Tompkins Dodgers 3:30 pm Be inspired at the Gardner as Rembrandt, Raphael, Titian, 18U RBI Dodgers Cammy Brothers, Associate this month as we celebrate two Michelangelo, Whistler, and 19U Base Dodgers Professor of Architectural His- iconic Madonnas. Get into the Sargent. The Renzo Piano wing Looking forward to another awesome year of baseball! tory, Northeastern University groove with music by DJ Day provides a platform for contem- Registration fee is $50 per child. Make checks payable to School of Architecture and Na- Glo, playful gallery games, and porary artists, musicians, and NEAA, and mail to: NEAA, c/o John Romano, 30 North thaniel Silver, Associate Cura- a colorful printmaking activity scholars, and serves as an in- Bennet Street, Boston, MA 02113. tor, Gardner Museum in the studio. novative venue where creativity In 1900, Isabella Stewart Exhibition support is provided is celebrated in all of its forms. Gardner purchased a mag- by the Andrew W. Mellon Foun- For further information, log nifi cent Annunciation through dation and the National Endow- on to www.gardnermuseum.org. famed connoisseur Bernard Berenson. Little did she know of its history. Join Nathaniel Silver and Cammy Brothers for a conversation about this On Sale Now! unknown masterpiece, the surprising career of its painter — once slated to paint the Sis- THE NORTH END tine Chapel before Michelangelo Where It All Began stepped in — and his engage- ment with the latest Renais- The Way It Was sance architecture. by Fred Langone Hail Mary, Full of Grace, Fueled by Grit Saturday, February 25th, 3:30 pm SALE PRICE Speaker(s): Rev. Gloria E. $19.95 White-Hammond, MD, Co- Plus Shipping & Handling Pastor at Bethel A.M.E. Church, Swartz Resident Practitioner in On Site at Ministry Studies at Harvard Di- vinity School, and Co-Founder of The Post-Gazette My Sister’s Keeper; Celene Ibra- 5 Prince Street, North End, Boston, MA him, Muslim Chaplain at Tufts POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 20, 2017 PAGE 15

PRAYER FOR THE HEALING LEGAL NOTICE OF A LOVED ONE EXTRA Innings O holy St. Anthony, God granted Commonwealth of Massachusetts you the power to heal those affl icted The Trial Court Probate and Family Court by Sal Giarratani with every kind of sickness. Hear my Middlesex Division plea for my loved ones (here name) 208 Cambridge Street who are ill and in need of your East Cambridge, MA 02141 Waiting for Pumpsie Through this book of fi ction, heavenly assistance. Obtain for (617) 768-5800 Major League Baseball did the author is able to capture them health in mind and body, and Docket No. MI16P6483EA give them the strength to overcome not break the color barrier until the true story of Green’s rise pain and suffering. Quickly and Estate of 1947, when Jackie Robinson in the Majors. It will go on sale completely restore them to the FRANK T. GIAMO took the fi eld at second base for February 21st, just in time for Also Known As fullness of good health. FRANCIS T. GIAMO the old Brooklyn Dodgers. When the opening of spring training Amen. Date of Death August 25, 2016 I was born in May 1948, the U.S. and Black History Month. It INFORMAL PROBATE military was still segregated for looks like a great book for PUBLICATION NOTICE the fi rst three months of my life. all those young baseball fans To all persons interested in the above Today, we take such things for out there just discovering the captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner granted; so much has changed game. Joseph P. Toomey of Brighton, MA, a Will LEGAL NOTICE has been admitted to informal probate. for the better. We still have a Happy Birthday to ... Joseph P. Toomey of Brighton, MA has long way to go, but we are on Willie Tasby just turned 84 Commonwealth of Massachusetts been informally appointed as the Personal the right road in America. years old the other day. Boy, The Trial Court Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. Sadly, the Boston Red Sox Pitcher Earl Wilson, left, and does time fl y by, huh? ... and Probate and Family Court nd Middlesex Division The estate is being administered under did not call up a black player 2 baseman Pumpsie Green. I almost forget, the legendary 208 Cambridge Street informal procedure by the Personal Represen- until 1959, when Tom Yawkey Willie McCovery just celebrated tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- East Cambridge, MA 02141 th bate Code without supervision by the Court. finally relented and brought Earl Wilson. Both players were his 79 birthday. Those San (617) 768-5800 Inventory and accounts are not required to be up Pumpsie Green. Later that sports pioneers in Boston. I Francisco Giants had some Docket No. MI16P6669EA fi led with the Court, but interested parties are season, the Sox also called up remember watching Green play great legendary players like entitled to notice regarding the administration Estate of a great starting pitcher named second, not a great player, no Orlando Cepeda, Felipe Alou, HARRY P. GRESEK, JR. from the Personal Representative and can Also Known As petition the Court in any matter relating to the slugger, but a good-fielding and of course Willie “The Say HARRY P. GRESEK estate, including distribution of assets and infi elder. Wilson was a catcher Hey Kid” Mays. expenses of administration. Interested parties LEGAL NOTICE Date of Death March 10, 2016 are entitled to petition the Court to institute in the minors when he came Free Market formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- INFORMAL PROBATE Commonwealth of Massachusetts up, and might be one of the Not So Good This Year PUBLICATION NOTICE minating or restricting the powers of Personal best hitting pitchers in Red Sox Sometimes the market goes up Representatives appointed under informal pro- The Trial Court To all persons interested in the above cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, The Probate and Family Court history. and sometimes not so high, too. captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner can be obtained from the Petitioner. Department I am sure things were not When Yoenis Cespedes got his Ingrid H. Gresek of North Reading, MA, a Middlesex Division Run date: 1/20/17 that easy for either player as four-year, $110-million contract, Will has been admitted to informal probate. Docket No. MI15P3266PO Ingrid H. Gresek of North Reading, MA, they traveled across America it looked like it was based on his James A. Angiolillo of Saugus, MA has NOTICE during the season. Some cities last two seasons, and he got been informally appointed as the Personal To Annie T. Mikutel, an absentee whose Representative of the estate to serve without last known address was Natick, Massachusetts were still not that welcoming just what he deserved. Maybe surety on the bond. LEGAL NOTICE having property in the County of Middlesex, to towards black players. I was not so for Edwin Encarnacion, The estate is being administered under the Treasurer and Receiver General of said just 11 in 1959, and I just who had to settle for three- informal procedure by the Personal Represen- Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth, to all persons claiming an in- tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- The Trial Court terest in the property hereinafter described and treated both guys as baseball years and $60-million when he bate Code without supervision by the Court. Middlesex Probate and Family Court to all whom it may concern. 208 Cambridge Street players, period. Eventually, was expecting five-years and Inventory and accounts are not required to be A petition has been presented in the above- Wilson became a fan favorite for $125-million. fi led with the Court, but interested parties are Cambridge, MA 02141 captioned matter praying that William John entitled to notice regarding the administration (617) 768-5800 Mikutel Jr. of Bourne in the County of Barnsta- his power at the plate and his Trumbo Must be from the Personal Representative and can Docket No. MI16D4152DR ble or some other suitable person, be appoint- pitching on the mound. Wondering petition the Court in any matter relating to the ed receiver of the following described property estate, including distribution of assets and DIVORCE SUMMONS BY Recently, Barry Wittenstein, Mark Trumbo thinks after PUBLICATION AND MAILING of said absentee, and a warrant to take posses- expenses of administration. Interested parties sion thereof has issued to an offi cer who has who has worked for CBS Records, hitting 47 homers this past are entitled to petition the Court to institute SANDRA E. PONCE taken and now holds the same, as follows: a CBS News, was a web writer for season, he should get a four- formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- vs. personal property of Annie T. Mikutel formerly Major League Baseball, and minating or restricting the powers of Personal DANIEL PENZ located at 26 Walnut Street, Natick, MA. year deal worth $72-million. Representatives appointed under informal pro- To the Defendant: If you desire to object thereto, you or your is today a substitute teacher, However, Dan Duquette, GM for cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, The Plaintiff has fi led a Complaint for Divorce attorney must fi le a written appearance in said finished his first children’s the Orioles, ain’t biting at that can be obtained from the Petitioner. requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Court at Middlesex Probate and Family Trial book: Waiting for Pumpsie. It is a pay request. Run date: 1/20/17 Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. Court, 208 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA The Complaint is on fi le at the Court. 02141, on or before Ten O’clock in the forenoon fi ctional account of that historic Meanwhile, according to Nick An Automatic Restraining Order has been (10:00am) on March 3, 2017. event back in 1959. In the book, Cafardo at the Boston Globe, entered in this matter preventing you from WITNESS, Hon. Edward F. Donnelly, Jr., a youngster named Bernard is Mike Napoli had great numbers taking any action which would negatively impact Esquire, First Justice of said Court at overjoyed at seeing a baseball last season with 34 homers and LEGAL NOTICE the current fi nancial status of either party. SEE Cambridge Massachusetts, this 6th day of Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. player who looks like him on his Commonwealth of Massachusetts January in the year of our Lord Two Thousand 101 RBIs, and would be a good You are hereby summoned and re- and Seventeen. The Trial Court quired to serve upon Sandra E. Ponce, favorite baseball team. The boy pick-up. But Mike’s still out on Middlesex Probate and Family Court 33 Chestnut St., #2, Everett, MA 02149 Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate and his family are at Green’s the street waiting for something 208 Cambridge Street your answer, if any, on or before Febru- Run date: 1/20, 23 & 2/3/17 fi rst game at Fenway Park. to pop up for him. Cambridge, MA 02141 ary 16, 2017. If you fail to do so, the court (617) 768-5800 will proceed to the hearing and adjudication Docket No. MI17P0101EA of this action. You are also required to fi le a copy of your answer, if any, in the offi ce of the Estate of Register of this Court. RUTH CHARLOTTE BARLOW Date of Death August 11, 2014 Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., First Justice of this Court. CITATION ON PETITION FOR Date: January 5, 2017 FORMAL ADJUDICATION Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate To all interested persons: Run date: 1/20/17 A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representa- tive has been fi led by Paul J. Barlow of Southborough, MA and Joan M. McAnulty of Franklin, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other LEGAL NOTICE relief as requested in the Petition. Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Petitioner requests that Paul J. Barlow of The Trial Court Southborough, MA and Joan M. McAnulty Probate and Family Court of Franklin, MA be appointed as Personal Middlesex Division Representative(s) of said estate to serve With- 208 Cambridge Street out Surety on the bond in an unsupervised administration. East Cambridge, MA 02141 IMPORTANT NOTICE (617) 768-5800 You have the right to obtain a copy of the Docket No. MI16P6075EA Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Estate of You have a right to object to this proceeding. LOUIS ROSENBLUM To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a written appearance and objection at this Date of Death September 22, 2016 Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day INFORMAL PROBATE of February 7, 2017. PUBLICATION NOTICE This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must fi le a written To all persons interested in the above appearance and objection if you object to captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely Sandra P. Rosenblum of Belmont, MA, a Will written appearance and objection followed has been admitted to informal probate. by an affi davit of objections within thirty Sandra P. Rosenblum of Belmont, MA (30) days of the return day, action may be has been informally appointed as the Personal taken without further notice to you. Representative of the estate to serve without UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION surety on the bond. UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM The estate is being administered under Fill out coupon below and mail with payment to: Post-Gazette, PO Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113. PROBATE CODE (MUPC) informal procedure by the Personal Represen- A Personal Representative appointed tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- bate Code without supervision by the Court. I would like to send a one year Gift Subscription of the Boston Post-Gazette istration is not required to fi le an inventory Inventory and accounts are not required to be or annual accounts with the Court. Persons fi led with the Court, but interested parties are to the following person(s). I have enclosed $35 per subscription. interested in the estate are entitled to notice entitled to notice regarding the administration regarding the administration directly from from the Personal Representative and can the Personal Representative and may peti- petition the Court in any matter relating to the tion the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and estate, including the distribution of assets expenses of administration. Interested parties and expenses of administration. are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., minating or restricting the powers of Personal First Justice of this Court. Representatives appointed under informal pro- Date: January 10, 2017 cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate can be obtained from the Petitioner. Run date: 1/20/17 Run date: 1/20/17 PAGE 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 20, 2017

Boxing Ringside HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB by Richard Preiss WITH BOBBY FRANKLIN “I’ll Moider Da Bum” WITHER GOEST THOU? — historic baseball facility was Yes, there will be a Frozen part of the allure of the event for Tony Galento Trained on Beer and Cigars Fenway event in the future, but both players and fans. He also just when that fi fth rendition indicated that Hockey East has But Still Packed a Wallop will take place remains a topic a very good relationship with This week I thought I would share some He is best known for knocking Joe Louis off his for future discussion. the Red Sox organization, one photos of one of boxing’s all time characters, feet in his one shot at the title. He also stopped The fourth go-around, played that would be hard to duplicate Tony Galento. It was easier to find Tony at his Lou Nova in what has been called the dirtiest fight at the historic baseball facility elsewhere. bar drinking an enormous mug of beer than of all time. Galento repeatedly thumbed Nova in over the course of a fortnight, That means that Hockey East at training camp when he was preparing for a the eye and should have been disqualified. was beset by a number of fac- will be back at Fenway, but it bout. Tony did have an unorthodox method of Two other interesting notes on Tony’s career: tors beyond the control of the could be a few years. Someone preparing for a fight, but that went along with After the Louis fight, Galento was stopped by event organizers. mentioned 2020 or 2021, and his flamboyant personality. He feared no man Max Baer and Buddy Baer. As you can see by First, the snowstorm on Sat- that seems about right. For and had a powerful punch which accounted for the photos, the Baer brothers weren’t the last urday, January 6th, forced now, the door is being closed 57 of his 80 wins coming before the final bell. bears he faced. a Hockey East doubleheader a bit on the outdoor game in His record stood at 80 wins, 26 losses, and five Tony was in a number of mixed matches with to be moved to Sunday. Then these parts. Not forever, but for draws. He was stopped just six times in a career wrestlers. In 1944, he stopped Fred Blassie. on Tuesday, when the college at least a few years until interest that ran from 1928 until 1944. I hope you enjoy these photos. women were in the spotlight, builds up again. it rained. Finally, while the A LOT OF GOOD IT DID — weather cooperated for the sec- When the New York Island- ond Hockey East doubleheader ers came into the Garden on on Saturday, January 14th, the January 14th, they were mired tournament found itself with in last place in the Eastern an evening doubleheader run- Conference. But they played ning smack dab up against the like champions, downing the Bs Patriots playoff game at Gillette 4-0 on Causeway Street while Stadium. chasing Bruins goalie Tuukka The solution? Start the dou- Rask to the showers after two bleheader at 1:00 pm to make periods. sure it would be over before the Sounds like the ship might Patriots took the fi eld about 25 be turning around, right? Well, miles down the road. that’s not quite the way the As one can see, the weather Islanders’ front offi ce chose to and the time changes all con- see it. Less than 48 hours after spired against Hockey East, his team’s impressive victory Celebrating his victory over Nathan Mann. which had held previous Frozen over the Bruins, Islanders head Fenway events on Yawkey Way coach Jack Capuano was fi red in 2010, 2012, and 2014. by the franchise. Hockey East executives indi- Maybe you can’t tell a book cated that almost 36,000 tickets by its cover, but the Island- for the league’s two double- ers sure played like a Stanley headers featuring BU-UMass Cup playoff contender for that and BC-Providence on the fi rst brief period when they were weekend and Maine-UConn on Causeway Street. But now Tony has a beer between rounds. and Northeastern-UNH on the Capuano, a native of Cranston, second were sold. Rhode Island, who played his That sounds impressive, but college hockey at the University at no single moment were all of Maine, is out of a job. those people there. During the In a somewhat ironic twist, Northeastern-UNH game, for Islanders GM Garth Snow also example, the stands seemed played at Maine, but appar- mostly empty as we looked ently alumni relations were not Galento takes on a bear. down upon the proceedings taken into consideration in this from high above the fi eld. instance. So Capuano departs In his postgame refl ections after a 17-17-8 start this sea- later that evening, Hockey East son. Good luck to the Islanders Commissioner Joe Bertagna the rest of the way, especially wondered whether the novelty former Bruins player Johnny of going to an outdoor game was Boychuk, the proud possessor wearing a bit thin. This was, af- of a whopping $42 million ter all, the third time in the last multi-year contract. four years that there had been THE BEANPOT ON THE HO- big-time outdoor hockey in the RIZON — As the lights dim area. Hockey East had its third on Frozen Fenway, the college edition of Frozen Fenway in hockey scene turns to the 2014, the Bruins played Mon- Beanpot. The 65th edition will treal at Gillette on New Year’s open on February 6th with Day in 2016, and Frozen Fen- Northeastern taking on Harvard way was back for 2017. It does at 5:00 pm, while BU and BC sound like a bit of an overload clash at 8:00 pm. The two win- for one area. ners will meet for the title on He also indicated that some February 13th. coaches in the conference don’t IN MEMORIAM — Remember- like giving up a conference ing Bruins radio play-by-play Galento has met his match in Mildred Burke. home game for a neutral site announcer Bob Wilson on the game since each conference second anniversary (January game means so much in the 15, 2015) of his passing, His conference standings. One distinctive call made him “al- solution might be to play ways the leader.” He was 85. A young Galento with Jack non-conference opponents at Also, recalling veteran Quincy Dempsey. Fenway in the future since a Patriot-Ledger sportswriter Rog- loss would not affect conference er Barry on the fi fth anniversary standings. (January 22, 2012) of his death. Whatever happens, one thing Roger worked for the paper for for certain is that the next 52 years. He covered the Bruins Hockey East outdoor games for 26 years and the Celtics for (whenever they are played) will 23 seasons. Later, he covered be played at Fenway Park. the PGA Tour for many years. Harvard Stadium and Gillette He was one of the last writers were mentioned as possible to cover the Tour by car rather sites, but the commissioner than fl ying to the tournaments. indicated that playing at the He was 92.

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