VOL. 117 - NO. 5 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, FEBRUARY 1, 2013 $.30 A COPY Happy Groundhog Day MAYOR MENINO IS BACK SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND and Ready for Boston’s Future by Sal Giarratani “Others can help us get better, but only we can make Boston great.” — Mayor Thomas M. Menino On Tuesday evening Councilor Rob Consalvo January 29th, Faneuil Hall added, “Clearly, he’s back was jam-packed with an SRO and ready to lead Boston crowd to listen to Mayor Tom forward.” Menino deliver his 20th State Menino’s speech talked of the City Address. I landed about all the positives that upstairs on the top floor and are taking place here. Men- was reminded of those old ino spoke of the economic days at Boston Garden in the growth, the new Seaport upper rafters with my ears District, Downtown Boston, popping. The mayor strolled great progress in Boston’s into historic Faneuil Hall to public schools, taking on the sound of music blaring, the cancer of crime and of- “What doesn’t kill you makes fering hope and a place at you stronger.” Considering the table for all Bostonians. all the medical problems he (Photo by Rosario Scabin, He didn’t seem concerned had in 2012, it seemed very Ross Photography) about where Boston would appropriate. He was full of be later this year or into energy, compassion and a Boston’s success possible. 2014, his focus was on passion to take Boston to Menino said he felt great the decades that will fol- even newer heights. When and “Really energized … It is low. His vision was long. he spoke of Boston, he said good to be back.” To be honest, I hadn’t heard The largest and most famous Groundhog Day celebration the city was strong and He didn’t mention any this kind of passion from is held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, with a groundhog sound like never before. He specific plans for 2013 but a politician since the days of named Punxsutawney Phil. According to folklore, if it is knocked people dead with a did use the word “encore” Bobby Kennedy almost 45 cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow on very inspiring speech in once and it did not go unno- years ago. There was a this day, then spring will come early; if it is sunny, the which he certainly looked ticed with me. Apparently, connection up on the stage groundhog will supposedly see its shadow and retreat the part of an active partici- State Treasurer Steve at Faneuil Hall that is not back into its burrow and the winter weather will continue pate in Boston’s future. Grossman caught it too, say- often seen in politics any- for six more weeks. Many things have been go- ing, “His encore is going where in this country. ing right for Boston and most to be four more years. It I also think back to 1967 in the hall would say his was a visionary speech. I News Briefs leadership made much of was very impressed.” City (Continued on Page 10) by Sal Giarratani AN EAST BOSTON RENAISSANCE They All Look the Same, Right? During ABC’s telecast of the Inaugural Address, IN THE MAKING George Stephanopoulos confused an NBA legend with a Hollywood legend. Panning to a shot of Bill Russell wearing a Boston Celtics cap, Stephan- opoulos identified him as Morgan Freeman. Russell is 6'-9" while Freeman is 6'-2". It is a good thing that Denzel Washington wasn’t nearby or he might have become Bill Cosby, huh? Payroll Tax Hitting Shoppers Hard The payroll tax hike of 2 percentage points has hit workers who received their first paycheck of 2013 hard. The hike came about as neither Con- gress nor the president opposed the hike this time around as opposed to one year ago. The rate low- ered under President Bush returned to 6.2 per- cent. Lower income working families will be hit the hardest. Shoppers already look like they are cutting back on spending due to the higher pay- Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Massa- “Today’s groundbreaking demonstrates roll tax rate. Back in 2012, the average amount chusetts Port Authority (Massport) joined how public-private partnerships can create saved on the lower rate tax was about $770. Big- with Governor Deval Patrick, New Jersey- economic opportunity and prosperity for a gest winners could be stores like Walmart and based developer Roseland, RBS Citizens and local community,” said Gov. Deval Patrick. Target as consumers seek discounted prices. other elected officials and members of the “I applaud the City of Boston and Massport Barack Obama Seems at Odds East Boston community recently to celebrate working together with the East Boston with JFK Vision of America the groundbreaking of Portside at Pier One, community and the private sector to sup- As I listened to President Obama’s Inaugural East Boston’s first new residential water- port this important waterfront investment. Address, I heard much partisan talk and plenty front development in many years. The first Ultimately everyone who lives, works of lip service to both Abraham Lincoln and Martin of seven planned buildings is now under- and does business in East Boston will (Continued on Page 14) way, and will lead in the transformation of benefit.” the underutilized shoreline which has spec- tacular views of the Boston skyline. (Continued on Page 15)

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by David Trumbull

The Wisdom of the Founders One hundred years ago the Congress of the United States approved and, state-by-state, the voters ratified the Seven- CAPSULE GEOLOGY teenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, providing for direct election of senators. Before that the For the novice, a very small Marble plays such an inch but in clay it is less legislature of each State selected the two senators to rep- and elementary dose of ge- important role in religious than 1/12,500 inch. Much of resent that State in Washington. It was a radical change, ology, blended with some architecture that it might the plains of Mesopotamia one that drastically altered, for the worse, the relationship technology, might help to pro- be well to note that the are made up of silt and of the States and the National government. vide a better understand- most desirable qualities in clay carried down by the James Madison wrote in Federalist 39 “The House of ing for parts of ancient sculptural marble are pure Tigris and Euphrates from Representatives will derive its powers from the people of theology. white crystals, straight uni- the mountains the north. America ... So far the government is national, not federal. The solid surface of the form grain, freedom from During ancient times these The Senate, on the other hand, will derive its powers from earth as we see it is either natural stains, voids and two rivers emptied into the the States, as political and coequal societies ... So far the rock or soil. Rock is the microscopic cracks. A good Persian Gulf independently. government is federal, not national.” term used to denote the large grade of marble is avail- Alluvial deposits have now The Seventeenth Amendment undid that balance of geologic formations. Rock is able in the U.S.A. Marble forced the two rivers to join National and Federal. The result has been one hundred broken into stone of various from Carrara, Italy is better as one before reaching the years of expansion of the power of 546 men and women in shapes and sizes. Rock is and pentelic marble from Gulf and they have built up Washington (435 Representatives, 100 Senators, the Presi- divided very generally into Mt. Pentelicus in Greece more than one hundred dent and Vice President and Nine Supreme Court Justices) three classes according to ranks with the world’s best. miles of silty soil in a huge to dictate nearly every aspect of your life. the method by which it is Soil is formed from the dis- delta. Ancient cities that Direct election of senators was promoted as a scheme to formed. These classes are: integration of rock. Soil that used to be close to the shore give the people more say in their government. The result (1) Igneous rock, which is remains where it was formed line are now far inland. has been exactly the opposite. Rather than senators formed by solidification of is called residual soil and it It follows then, to under- appointed by our local legislators who live among us and molten rock; in other words builds up at the phenomenal stand your Bible lands, you know our needs and desires, we have a Senate dominated by volcanic action. Granite rate of about one quarter must understand the influ- by billionaires and celebrities far removed from the lives of curbstones are a good ex- inch in one thousand years. ence of geology upon that ordinary Americans. And why not? With so much at stake ample of igneous rock. It is Soil that has been trans- area. There was little or no in a senate election, outside special interests, not ordi- the strongest and most du- ported by water and depos- building stone, just silt and nary citizens, provide the massive funding necessary to rable of all rock; (2) sedimen- ited at another site is called clay, more silt and more run a statewide campaign. tary rock, which is formed alluvial soil. The deltas of all clay. Where there is a lack George Will, writing in 2009, said: “Severing senators from disintegrated products rivers contain troublesome of other building materials from state legislatures, which could monitor and even in- of other rocks. Flagstone is deposits of alluvial soil. An and an abundance of clay, we struct them, made them more susceptible to influence by an example of sedimentary important soil type which is can look for and find brick. nationally organized interest groups based in Washington. rock; (3) metamorphic rock, formed by wind-blown mate- In this area there was small Many of those groups, who preferred one-stop shopping which is rock whose physi- rial is called loess. brick, large brick, sun-dried in Washington to currying favors in all the state capitals, cal or chemical character Soils are also classified as brick, kiln-baked brick and campaigned for the 17th Amendment.” is altered by pressure, tem- (1) coarse grained like gravel glazed brick in many colors. The astute observer of American democracy, Alexis de perature and time. Marble is and sand and (2) fine grained Tocqueville, considered indirect election senators to be a good example of metamor- like silt and clay. The grain NEXT WEEK: phic rock. size of sand is about 1/1000 Clay Is A Brick, Or Is It? (Continued on Page 15)

GENERAL CONSULATE OF ITALY - BOSTON

2013 GENERAL ELECTIONS ELEZIONI POLITICHE 2013

Pursuant to Presidential decree n. 226 of December 22, 2012, elections Con Decreto del Presidente della Repubblica n. 226 del 22 dicembre will be held on February 24 and February 25, 2013 to elect 2012 sono state indette per il 24 e 25 febbraio2013 le votazioni per representatives to the Chamber of Deputies and to the Senate of the l’elezione della Camera dei Deputati e del Senato della Repubblica. In Republic. In Italy, voting at the polling stations will take place on Sunday, Italia le votazioni si svolgono presso i seggi nei giorni di domenica 24 February 24th (from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.) and on Monday, February febbraio (dalle ore 8,00 alle ore 22,00) e di lunedì 25 febbraio (dalle 25th (from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.). ore 7,00 alle ore 15,00).

All’estero, i cittadini italiani ivi stabilmente residenti, iscritti nelle liste Outside of Italy, Italian citizens residing abroad who are registered elettorali della Circoscrizione Estero, possono partecipare alle elezioni voters in the Overseas District may vote by correspondence. They votando per corrispondenza. Essi votano per le liste di candidati can do so by casting their vote for the candidates listed on the ballot presentate nella rispettiva ripartizione della Circoscrizione Estero. for the “Circoscrizione Estero” (Overseas District). A ciascun elettore residente all’estero, il Consolato Generale All voters residing abroad will receive a packet by mail before d’Italia a Boston invia per posta, entro il 6 febbraio, un plico February 6th from the Consulate General of Italy in Boston containing: contenente: un foglio informativo che spiega come votare, il certificato an instruction sheet on the voting procedures, the electoral certificate, elettorale, la scheda elettorale (due per chi, avendo compiuto 25 anni, a ballot (two for voters over the age of 25, therefore eligible to vote può votare anche per il Senato), una busta completamente bianca in also for the Senate), one blank white envelope for the ballots, a stamped cui inserire le schede votate, una busta già affrancata recante l’indirizzo envelope bearing the address of the Consulate General of Italy in del Consolato Generale d’Italia a Boston, le liste dei candidati della Boston, and the list of candidates for the Electoral zone of residence. propria ripartizione.

The stamped envelope containing the ballots, completed as indicated L’elettore, utilizzando la busta già affrancata e seguendo attentamente by the instruction sheet, must be sent by mail as soon as possible in le istruzioni contenute nel foglio informativo, dovrà spedire SENZA order to reach the Consulate General of Italy in Boston by - and no RITARDO le schede elettorali votate, in modo che arrivino al later than - 4:00 pm on February 21st. Consolato Generale d’Italia a Boston entro - e non oltre - le ore16.00 del 21 febbraio.

The vote is personal and secret. Voting more than once or Il voto è personale e segreto. E’ fatto divieto di votare più voting on another’s behalf is prohibited. Violators of the law volte e inoltrare schede per conto di altre persone. Chiunque will be punished to the fullest extent of the law. violi le disposizioni in materia elettorale, sarà punito a norma di legge. Voters who have not received a complete packet by February 10th should contact the Consulate General of Italy in Boston to verify L’elettore che alla data del 10 febbraio non avesse ancora ricevuto their electoral status and, if necessary, request a duplicate. il plico elettorale, potrà rivolgersi al Consolato Generale d’Italia a Boston per verificare la propria posizione elettorale e chiedere eventualmente un duplicato. For further information, please visit Consulate’s website www.consboston.esteri.it, or contact Per ulteriori informazioni si prega di visitare il sito web [email protected], del Consolato www.consboston.esteri.it o scrivere ad or call 617.722.9220. [email protected], o chiamare il 617-722-9220.

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OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions of this our adopted country the United States of America: To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey them: To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of civic duty: In all ways to aid in making this country greater and better than we found it. GUEST EDITORIAL Governor Patrick La Befana and grandchildren of Donne 2000 members. Does a Hugo Chavez? One again this year, on the feast of the Epiphany, by Sal Giarratani January 6th, La Befana paid As I watched the governor lay out his tax plan during a visit to the members of his State of the State address, I wondered what planet Donne 2000 and their chil- he occupied. His spending agenda would be the high- dren. She came in dressed in est tax hike in Massachusetts history. Taxpayers sim- old worn garb with broom in ply cannot finance this dream of his. His attempt at hand for sweeping. She gave building a legacy on transportation and education would out gifts to the little children bankrupt the Commonwealth long after he is history. and little treats to the grown Once again we get the liberal notion that we have a ups, consisting of a tanger- spending problem, we are apparently not spending ine, torrone and chocolates enough of our money. We also have a taxing problem, just like in the old days in Governor Patrick wants to dig deeper into the taxpay- Italy when they were kids. ers’ pockets which are already pretty deplete of capital. Prior to La Befana’s appear- As I heard the governor talk about extending rail ser- ance, Joe Pagliuca of Big Joe vice across the entire state, I wondered why. Do we Productions kept the chil- need trains to the Berkshires or Springfield or even dren entertained with his Medford? Sounds like a Disneyland approach to transit creative stories. issues. Instead of finding ways to finance what we al- As legend has it, La ready have, it is like being in denial riding around in Befana, thinking that she those Disney-like monorails. Also, his whole financ- had missed the opportunity La Befana and Donne 2000 board members Rosa ing scheme seems premised on raising the state’s in- to accompany the Wise Men Giammarco, Mari Di Censo, Doreen Giammarco and Rita come tax rather than lower the state’s sales tax. The in search of the Christ Susi. opposite move would have been the better case. How- Child, later decided to follow ever, in any case, raising taxes never produces growth. them. Unable to catch up to oldest and most celebrated incense and Myrrh. Over It only stifles it. them, along the way every legends. Each year on Janu- the years, the Epiphany has th How much more can we take? Why isn’t the governor child that she saw, she gave ary 6 the children of Italy become a more celebrated taking the radical approach of cutting taxes and need- them a small treat in hopes awaken in hopes that La holiday for the children of less spending in order to better finance his dream world that one of them would be Befana has made a visit to Italy; even more so than where we must be growing money on trees and where the Christ Child. Each year their house. This is also a Christmas. it rains coins? on the eve of the Epiphany, significant day for Italians This story teaches our Kudos to the Boston Herald recently for pointing out she sets out looking for the because it marks the end of children customs and trad- in its editorial, “Gov, this is WAR!” We can only hope Baby Jesus. She stops at the Christmas season and itions from our ancestors our legislators on Beacon Hill take a serious look at each child’s house to leave the day that the three Wise and it is up to us to pass his huge spending ideas and his oppressive tax hike. tasty treats to those who Men arrive at the manger of them along to future genera- have been good. the Christ Child bringing tions so that they will not be La Befana is one of Italy’s Him presents of Gold, Frank- forgotten. TO SHORTEN WINTER, BORROW SOME MONEY DUE IN SPRING. GEORGE MENDOZA — W.J. Vogel

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According to St. Blaise, an Armenian mestibles are now imbued the Chinese lunar calendar, bishop, reportedly saved the with powers of healing and we will enter the Year of life of a boy who had a fish- may bring a much-needed Steven Spielberg’s “Lincoln” Shows the Snake on February 10th, bone stuck in his throat, amount of luck to those who “The Dream” which Remains Unfinished and the meaning of this thus cementing his reputa- eat them. I never knew that resonates within my bones. tion for healing neck-related much about St. Agatha’s As I read a commentary in ’60s. I was only 17 years old I was born in another Snake illnesses. The church ritual Day, but now this celebra- the Bay State Banner on when America celebrated the year, 1989, but lately I have of my father’s boyhood meant tion fascinates me, with its the Lincoln movie by Steven 100th anniversary of the been feeling more and more to prevent the worshippers interesting mixes of light Spielberg, I believe Marc 13th Amendment freeing the like a figurative version of from acquiring any sort of and dark juxtaposition, femi- Morial, who is president and slaves. I understood the words the slithery reptile, dropping throat illness in the future. nine power, and traditional CEO of the National Urban of Douglass as I watched the rusty scales of my past self According to author Helen foods. It fits perfectly into the League, misses the main TV news during the Civil as I scamper through the Barolini in her book Festa, month of February as it point of this great movie on Rights Movement. I under- grass. Everything around Italians eat hard biscuits on strives to eliminate mala- the dilemma of President stood what he wanted as I me vibrates with newness: February 3rd as yet another dies, whether literal or figu- Abraham Lincoln, who was watched the dehumanizing of the start of a new semester means to heal the throat. rative, as well as welcome trying to end a deadly war and African Americans who were in graduate school, the trans- I believe that the throat the renewed energy and life the deadly practice of human still kept in bondage from full ference of my job to a new blessing on St. Blaise’s Day of spring. When St. Agatha’s slavery. As the movie high- American opportunity. Doug- location, the search for a serves as an example of Day ends, Italian citizens lighted, the choice facing lass believed in full economic new home with my fiancé. purification rites so promi- can look forward to other him was between two great and political equality regard- Appropriately, these changes nent during February. The holidays that greet spring, evils and he had to choose less of skin color. The fight are taking place during purging of illness from the from the raucousness of Car- which to give first priority and for the 15th Amendment after February, a month ushering body can also be seen in a nival to the self-reflection of which would immediately Lincoln’s death was as the crisp air and cautious theoretical light — after Lent. follow. equally important as was the life of early spring. February all, February offers us the This February, I am ex- None of us truly knows passage of the 13th Amend- prevails as a month devoted opportunities to cleanse our cited to begin many new when Mr. Lincoln became ment. We may never know to purification, to casting self from bad habits and chapters in my life. I glance anti-slavery in his view of how either Lincoln or aside remnants of a woebe- dead-end situations, just around me at the tropical American society, do we? Douglass felt about the right gone past in favor for a hope- as the candles and the bis- colors decorating spring Who helped shape his views? of women to vote and it would ful future. The Italian roots cuits brush away physical fashions, at the birds calling Who led him to the door which take another half-century of the word February hint at ailments. I think it is appro- out amongst bare branches, he then opened for himself? until that would happen. its power of cleansing, as it priate, therefore, to view at Valentine’s Day choco- We can only make assump- I remember witnessing derives from Februa, an St. Blaise’s Day as a time lates tempting me from tions with no real guarantees Martin Luther King, Jr., and ancient Roman festival of to plan what changes need store fashions and I realize of historical accuracy. his struggle for full equal- purification. While I relish in to be made during the year that I am not alone in my Marc Morial questions why ity for all, a century after the new vibrancy February and what resolutions would zest for the coming days of Spielberg forgot to make men- Frederick Douglass started offers me, I am also pleased prove beneficial. warmth and light. February tion of Frederick Douglass, speaking out for it. King did to discover that my urge In Catania, Sicily, il Giorno is a wonderful month of the “Great Orator” of aboli- not have to sacrifice his life to “spring clean” myself dur- di Sant’Agata, or St. Agatha’s transition, where customs tionism, in his movie pre- for a cause but he felt he must ing this month stems from Day, is another chance for and folk traditions from sentation. I also agree that because that was his calling my Italian heritage. Italian a purification festival. The around the world joyfully the passage of the 13th from God. Many Christians customs and traditions fully city explodes in a celebration hug spring with celebrations Amendment in 1865 was the believe God puts us here embrace the opportunity to of light and festivities that that emphasize purification. work of far more than one for a reason. All of us. Some start anew in February, mak- culminate on the saint’s In order to enjoy spring, af- man living inside the White offer services in small and ing the month an exciting feast day, February 5th. Huge ter all, we must be cleansed House. The groundswell for unrecognized ways. Others window to the coming candles and bonfires sparkle of negative perceptions left emancipating slaves was are called to speak out louder spring. like tiny suns throughout behind from the winter: years in the making. I agree and address a much wider My father often told me of the town, purging away the those moments of self-doubt that one of the most unsung audience. Dr. King’s life may a quaint ritual that formed winter darkness and call- and worry, those bad habits heroes of 19th century Amer- have been brief in years but a part of his childhood in the ing forth the clear skies we vowed to drop on New ica was Frederick Douglass. long in accomplishment. He Abruzzi region of Italy. On of spring. Like St. Blaise, Year’s Day. I will take the A man who escaped his bond- gave up a life that could have February 3rd, he walked St. Agatha, a Sicilian mar- cue from St. Blaise’s Day and age and went on to be a great been selfishly devoted to his through the chilly air to tyr, also serves a protector St. Valentine’s Day and orator and writer in the cause family and to his local min- Mass at his local church, invoked against certain ill- make this February a month of truly making the phase istry and took on the role where the parish priest nesses, in her case mala- of self-improvement and “All men are created equal” of America’s conscience. He would then hold two crossed dies of the breast. Finally, self-love. mean equality for all men. was only 39 years old when a candles against the throats this holiday contains an When he was once asked to gunman took his life but his of the congregants and say extra layer of purification (Speaking of coming clean, explain what he meant by his work carried on and is still a blessing. This was il Giorno as Sicilian bakers have I have a correction to make. In fiery words, he stated, “What important today. di San Biagio, or St. Blaise’s their breads and pastries my last column, I wrote that I ask for the Negro is not be- I would like to think that Montevergine was in the re- nevolence, not pity, not sym- when Abraham Lincoln was gion of Catania, when I had pathy, but simply justice.” fighting for the 13th Amend- $ SELLSELL YOURYOUR GOLDGOLD $ meant to write that it was in Unfortunately, when our ment, he could see into the the region of Campania. I had founders created this nation future and into the times I VOTED Now! 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UNBROKEN A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption By Laura Hillenbrand 473 Pages • Hard Cover • Published by Random House This true story is about a were subjected to. I cannot remarkable man who lived get over this abuse. Some- five distinct lives. times I have to sit silently First, as an individual until my anger subsides. I against society, second, as a will never forget. successful long distance Once again they are moved runner, third, as an Army to another dreaded prisoner- officer lost at sea, fourth, as of-war-camp, Omori. It was a mistreated Japanese here that Louie met his POW, and fifth, a respected nemesis, Watanabe. He was sports coach, after WWII. a brutal individual who was His name is Louis Silvie feared by the prisoners as Zamperini, the son of Italian well as his fellow guards. immigrants. Watanabe became fixated He was 12 years old when on Louie. He beat Louie he witnessed the ill-fated daily. Reading and feeling German dirigible Graf Laura Hillenbrand about the constant abuse Zeppelin flying over his and degradation the POW’s home in Torrance, Califor- author of Unbroken experienced, I find it difficult nia. Eventually this led to Pacific Bomber crewman’s to understand how any of Mt. Carmel Survivors Group his desire to fly. From his tour of duty had a 50 percent these unfortunate heroes childhood Louie was difficult chance of being killed.” The ever made it. to Hold Valentine Reunion to handle, and uncontrol- B24’s were accident-prone. Finally some sense of by Sal Giarratani lable. He had a fierce appe- Hillenbrand writes about the relief was becoming evi- tite. He stole food from horrible conditions the air- dent; from time to time Former parishioners of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel on Gove homes and places of busi- men faced once they ditched B29’s were flying overhead Street in East Boston, who have been in vigil since the ness. The only person he their injured airplane, such showering leaflets over the Boston Archdiocese shuttered the church and parish back would listen to was his older as roving sharks. Seldom prison camps. This may be on October 12, 2004, are planning a Valentine Reunion on brother Pete. were they rescued. The first a good time to note the Saturday, February 9th from 7:00 pm until 11:00 pm at the Louie became a track star half of the war was domi- definitive photographs that Embassy Suites Hotel on Cottage Street. in high school. The need to nated by the agile Japanese outline this book and how These Mt. Carmel Catholics have been meeting every race was a dominant factor airplanes. grand and telling they Sunday since 2004 at 10:00 am for a communion service. in his life and took over his While on a rescue mission, are. They add credence to First they met inside the shuttered church itself and after apparent opposition to soci- Louie and his shipmates this unbelievable book. being locked out they started meeting across the street by ety. He was a changed indi- crashed into the sea. Before The following line is so the Padre Pio statue. During the cold months, a decision vidual. Every- significant, “In was made to move the services inside the Embassy Suites thing he did was This true story is about a remarkable its rampage over until the spring brings back warmer days. aimed toward be- the east, Japan If you are interested in attending the upcoming dinner ing a top runner. man who lived five distinct lives. had brought atro- party, please contact Steve at 617-828-7416. Remember, He was well on His name is Louis Silvie Zamperini, city and death every Sunday at 10:00 am the communion service is held his way to being the son of Italian immigrants. on a scale that inside the Embassy Suites Hotel. an outstanding staggers the miler. imagination.” Hillenbrand fills dozens of long, Louie realized it was “On the morning of Sep- INCOME TAX PREPARATION pages to elaborate on Louie’s more important to keep tember 2, 1945, Japan signed outstanding racing exper- one’s mind active than hav- its formal surrender. The • Financial Services tise, which includes his ing food. The survivors Second World War was over.” • Professional Tax Consultant efforts to prepare for the related stories, Louie was I found it incredible to read • Personal & Business Olympics in Berlin. His able to recite his mother’s that some POW’s forgave • Year Round Service brother and his sister were recipes. On the forty-sixth their sadistic and cruel convinced that Louie was day the haggard shipmates captors. Louie who was lost O AX INANCIAL ERVICES capable of running the four- were rescued by a Japanese in this post world war turned M.P. & C . T & F S minute-mile. This ideal Patrol boat and treated with to the one redeeming qual- GRACE PREVITE MAGOON, EA thinking was happening alternate care. At this point ity he cherished, distance during the era of the Louie weighed 80 lbs, his running. He began training 617-569-0175 renowned runner Jesse fellow airman, Phil weighed and subsequently clocked Owens. 67 lbs. Their emaciated a mile in 4:18 minutes. 146 Maverick Street, East Boston, MA 02128 “As Louie worked through bodies were difficult to During one of his historical the summer of 1940, Amer- behold. They were trans- runs he injured himself ESTABLISHED IN 1938 e-mail: [email protected] ica slid toward war.” In early ported to Execution Island severely. “It was all over.” CELEBRATING 75 YEARS IN BUSINESS 1941 Louie joined the Army whose despicable reputa- His life became a Air Force. Subsequently, tion preceded it. They shambles. In time Louie Louie became an astute were treated miserably, and returns to Japan and visits bombardier officer and be- disrespectfully. Sugamo Prison, which held came part of the crew for the Hillenbrand captures the 850 former guards. Here issued B24 bomber; com- essence of the airman’s he shook hands with the LUCIA monly know as “The Flying mindset. Knowing full well bewildered guards he R I S T O R A N T E & B A R Coffin” because it was that death was approach- remembers. plagued with mechanical ing, the reality of their bur- Reading about the des- Traditional Italian Cuisine problems. It is in this sec- den through their suffering peration that this true tion of the book that Hillen- should be coming to an end. hero lived through is dis- 415 Hanover Street, Boston brand stirs the memory of Similar to other sections of turbing and heart rend- the devastation of World her book she is capable to ing. Hillenbrand’s writing 617.367.2353 War II, beginning with Pearl write in an encapsulated on how Louie fights back is Harbor. manner, that the reader will engrossing and everlasting. Hillenbrand tells us that clearly understand the com- The following line lets the 11 Mount Vernon Street, Winchester the airmen faced an impos- pelling drama. reader learn how far Louie sible task. “… in WWII, I have read many books had come after his devastat- 781.729.0515 52,173 AAF men were killed that revealed the terrible ing experiences, “Coach in combat. Read this, “… a ordeals our servicemen Zamperini was so beloved that upon his retirement in Private Function Rooms for any Occasion 1977, he was feted by eight Christening • Bridal Shower • Baby Shower The Federal Trade Commission hundred people on the Birthday • Bereavement, Etc. works for the consumer to prevent fraud and deception. Queen Mary.” This well written and Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) richly researched book re- Donato Frattaroli or log on to www.ftc.gov. flects the life of a remark- [email protected] www.luciaristorante.com able man. Don’t miss it. Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 1, 2013 Don’t Send Frank to the Senate Saints Timothy and Titus Bishops by Sal Giarratani by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari As a reader, from time to start? The subprime mort- Saint Timothy was from time, of the Free Press down gage scandal was created Lystra in Lycaonia, his fa- in North Attleboro, I have mostly by liberals in Con- ther was Greek and his rarely seen a newspaper gress who were trying to mother Jewish. Timothy, editorial in it. However, on house the so-called un- his mother Eunice and his January 10th, there it was: housed. Forcing lenders to grandmother Lois probably Send Frank to the Senate. give out mortgage money to embraced Christianity at Apparently, the Free Press folks at grave risks to the the time of Saint Paul’s first believes we live in danger- lenders. As a result, fore- visit to Lystra. It was on ous times in Washington closures increased and Saint Paul’s return visit to and “Massachusetts cannot the housing market bubble Lystra that Timothy, who afford to be without two burst. was highly recommended strong senators in Congress If we need a street fighter, by fellow Christians, was talking … important busi- as some have suggested, chosen by Paul as a mis- ness. Nor can we afford a cer- does Frank fit the bill? What sionary, accompanying the emonial senator filling the we really need are less Apostle of the Gentiles at the vacancy, one without the street fighters pushing ideo- founding of the Church in skills, knowledge, experi- logical agendas and more Corinth. Timothy became ence or standing to influ- folks willing to listen to each Paul’s trusted friend and was ence the debate.” other and come up with sent on difficult missions by from paganism. He became Paul’s writings tell us that I believe the Free Press reasonable solutions to the Paul — often in the face of both friend and disciple of the affectionate and sympa- should have more faith in great divide of issues we great disturbances in local Saint Paul accompanying thetic nature of Saint Titus our governor to find the right keep kicking down the road churches which Paul had him on many apostolic mis- drew the hearts of Crete’s person for this job. Back in to later. founded. sions. Titus was with Paul inhabitants. He died in the 2009, when the governor had As a conservative Demo- Timothy was with Saint and Barnabas at Antioch year 96. The Feast of Saints to appoint an interim sena- crat, I think what Massachu- Paul at the time of his and accompanied them to Timothy and Titus is cel- tor, he picked Paul Kirk who setts needs is a good interim imprisonment in Rome. He the Council of Jerusalem. ebrated on January 26th. was there in the ready be- senator who can serve the accompanied Paul on his last Titus was specially en- St. Titus is the patron fore the special election put several months between missionary journey remain- trusted with organizing the saint of the United States Scott Brown into office. I am U.S. Senator John F. Kerry’s ing at Ephesus to head the alms collection for poor Army Chaplain Corps. The sure there are many quali- Senate conformation as sec- Church. Saint Timothy Christians of Judaea and Corps has established the fied applicants out there in- retary of state and the date spent the rest of his life at evidently acted as a commis- Order of Titus Award as a cluding Paul Kirk. Former of the special election to fill Ephesus as its Bishop. sioner of Paul at Corinth, non-denominational award U.S. Representative Barney Kerry’s unexpired term. I Timothy was stoned to death where he replaced Timothy. which, according to the Frank is a liberal loose can- don’t unfortunately see much for having denounced the He is said to have been Department of Defense, is non with too much of an ego- need for a street fighter as a worship of the goddess Paul’s most cherished dis- the only award presented by tistical mindset. He couldn’t debater. We need someone Diana, in the year 97, thirty ciple. Paul later made Titus the Chief of Chaplains to wait to seemingly push Gov- qualified to speak out reso- years after St. Paul’s martyr- bishop of Crete, a difficult recognize outstanding per- ernor Deval Patrick into a lutely and with passion for dom. He is the patron saint charge because of the formance of ministry by corner by going public on the best interests of all Mas- of stomach disorders. spread of erroneous doc- chaplains and chaplain MSNBC with his desire to be sachusetts residents. We al- St. Titus was a convert trines on that island. St. assistants. a temporary U.S. Senator. ready have too many street These are tough times fighting egotists down in the in Washington where our Beltway. elected officials are as My choice for interim Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition nearly divided as the rest of U.S. Senator would be us. Lately we move only former three-term Governor through crisis mode like the Michael S. Dukakis, the Organizes Statewide Cut-a-thon Event fiscal cliff or now the battle 1988 presidential nominee. over raising the debt ceiling. Who better qualified to be our for Breast Cancer Prevention The last person we need in interim voice along with U.S. In honor of Mother’s Day 2013, the Massa- breast cancer. MBCC is a local advocacy or- Washington is a liberal loud- Senator Elizabeth Warren? chusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) ganization that seeks to understand the en- mouth who often comes He isn’t about tooting his will organize a statewide Cut-A-Thon event vironmental causes of breast cancer in or- across as a legend in his own own horn. He is a rare poli- to benefit their work towards preventing der to find ways to prevent the disease be- mind. How can we expect tician who tamed his ego breast cancer for future generations. On the fore it starts. To learn more about their work, Frank to fix things when he years ago. He would be my weekend of May 4th-5th, Massachusetts sa- visit www.mbcc.org. To find a participating was among that liberal core first and only choice. Tell lons will devote one day to donate all proceeds salon near you or to register your salon for up on Capitol Hill who actu- Barney to stay retired. He is from hair cuts to MBCC. Salons will charge the event, please contact Cheryl Osimo at ally created the mess to toast now. a $15 donation per haircut and events will [email protected] or 508-360-5513. The dead- bring communities together in an effort to line for salons interested in participating in make a difference and change the legacy of this Cut-A-Thon event is April 1, 2013.

Mattéo Gallo Post-inaugural Thoughts o Appraisals by Sal Giarratani Sales & Rentals Watching this year’s Inau- more graciousness but found mug. However, it was that guration wasn’t what I had such an attribute lacking. quote above the counter that • hoped for. I didn’t vote for America is a living breath- said it all, “Change will not President Obama’s re-elec- ing entity and will survive come if we wait for some Real Estate tion bid. I still think while the worse thrown at it. other person or some other he can turn a phrase quite As a conservative Demo- time. We are the ones we’ve 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 well, he still reminds me of crat, I too often long for the been waiting for. We are the (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 the ineffectiveness of the days of Democrats who would change we seek.” Barack peanut farmer Jimmy Carter reach out to a more global Obama said this and I agree who was elected due to audience both at home and with it completely. Watergate but mercifully abroad. During this current As a Democrat and an was defeated for re-election administration, America American, I still remember All the glory that was Rome ..... Pompei by one of the nation’s most keeps splitting apart as it did 1968 when both Rev. Martin beloved presidents, Ronald during President George W. Luther King, Jr. and Bobby Reagan. I voted for Mitt Rom- Bush’s administration. We Kennedy were gunned down ney last November but with all need to admonish this for their beliefs in equality a big clothespin on my noise. divisiveness that carries on for all. They realized that I knew he was a goner and from Bush to Obama. It they were the ones they that Obama would roll back needs to end here in this were waiting for. Today, I into an easy second term. post-Inaugural period. look forward to the future of I watched the president While watching the event America and truly wish our deliver his address about his on my television, I remem- president and leaders on hopes and dreams for both bered a quote I recently Capitol Hill can find that his administration over the saw over on Commonwealth common ground and courage next four years and for all of Avenue next to Boston Uni- to take us forward making America which still remains versity. It was inside a cof- America a more prosperous quite divided and angry at fee shop called “Blue State nation for all Americans. times. Parts of his speech Coffee.” Even though I am Words must come off the were quite well in content but more comfortable with the page and into action. That is Bistro • Beer • Wine at other times came across color red for my politics, this my hope and prayer for my like a campaign stump place makes a mean vanilla country. We are the ones we speech. I was looking for latte served in a real coffee are awaiting. POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 1, 2013 Page 7

The Bilingual Corner Freeway Says ...

by Orazio Buttafuoco 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. Here is a very interesting Wouldn’t you know, the that the New York Times LO SAPEVATE CHE … article I read. Can Cats first of the cats arrived back had a great deal of fun Un comune metodo di cura contro molte malattie neuro- Deliver Your Mail? This is home in Liege, Belgium, five writing its tongue-in-cheek degenerative, tra cui l’Alzheimer ed il Parkinson, e’ possible one of the strangest cat facts hours later. And within a article. (The newspaper e consiste nell’impedire la morte dei neuroni disattivando I’ve ever dug up. We all know day’s time, every one of the jokingly predicted a day una proteina coinvolta in queste malattie. La prospettiva e’ the ol’ dog-chasing mailman cats had reportedly returned when “swift and discreet” quindi arrivare a sviluppare un unico farmaco che vale bene cliché, but what if I told to their houses, looking by felines could be entrusted per tutte. Il grande passo avanti, che apre un campo di you the mailman was a cat? all accounts as if nothing to relay messages even indagine totalmente nuovo ed insperato per la cura di queste According to an 1876 article had happened out of the between lovers and their patologie, si deve ad uno studio di Giovanna Mallucci del in the New York Times, an ordinary. mistresses.) reparto di tossicologia della Universita’ di Leicester (UK), organization known as the Based on these surprising Let’s be grateful that we condotto su topi afflitti dal morbo di Crentzfeldt-Jacob Belgian Society for the results, the society hoped, live in an age when the mail (malattia prionica simile a ‘mucca pazza’). Disattivando la Elevation of the Domestic somewhat illogically, that a is not delivered by cats. proteina si impedisce la morte dei neuroni, tipica di questa Cat once came up with the regular postal system could Don’t get me wrong. I e di alter malattie neurogenetaive, ha spiegato all’ANSA la outlandish idea to use cats be set up using cats to am only a pooch and I Mallucci, nata a Londra da papa’ italiano e da madre as messengers between vil- deliver messages between love cats. But I’m not sure irlandese. Bloccando la stessa sostanza si riscrive il destino lages. The first step was to villages. It would be like I’d trust a cat to deliver my dei neuroni salvandoli da morte certa ed arrestando la test whether these house- carrier pigeons, but using human companion’s rent malattia. “Si tratta di un lavoro rivoluzionario, se il risultato cats could find their way cats instead and the mes- check! Would you? fosse confermato in altri modelli di malattia neurodegenera- back home from a strange sages would be inserted into I hope my boss isn’t going tive. Potrebbe essere un buon meccanismo per cominciare location in the middle of no- waterproof baggies tied to the to ask me to go to the Post a pensare ad una terapia comne a molte malattie”, ha com- where. So three dozen cats cat’s neck. Office and get the mail! mentato Maurizio Pocchiari, direttore del reparto Patologie (plus one more for safe mea- Did this plan ever come to Neurologiche Degenerative ed Infiammatorie dell’Istituto sure, apparently, for a total fruition? Apparently not. And Sources: Superiore di Sanita’. Mallucci ha spiegato che i neuroni of 37) were rounded up, I don’t think anyone has The New York Times “Postal muoiono perche’ l’accumulo delle proteine tossiche li porta placed into a big bag, and ever been surprised that Cats” March 4, l876. a fermare del tutto la sintesi di qualunque altra proteina. I then trotted out on horse- this idea was a big dud. Then The Western Argus (Kal- neuroni hanno bisogno di produrre tantissime proteine per back for 20 miles into the again, was the whole thing goorlie, Washington) “Cats vivere e funzionare. Il neurone ha bisogno di proteggersi Belgian countryside. Then just a hoax? as Messengers” April 11, dall’accumulo di proteine tossiche per non morire. they were released and left Good Question. I’m hon- 1922. to their own devices. estly not sure, but it’s clear That’s all for now! DID YOU KNOW THAT … P.S. I would like to congratulate my human Marie Simboli who was elected to North End/Waterfront A common form of therapy against many neurodegenera- Resident’s Association (NEWRA) as Sergeant-at-Arms. I guess I’ll be home another night alone! tive illnesses, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, is pos- sible and consists in preventing the death of neurons by blocking a protein causing these illnesses. A significant step Don’t Write Off Frank Baker’s School Committee Idea Too Quickly forward, which opens up an entirely new investigative and by Sal Giarratani unexpected field for the treatment of these pathologies, is the work of a study by Giovanna Mallucci of the Toxicology City Councilor Frank schools distant from home people of Boston the right to Department of the Leicester University (UK) and performed Baker, who represents Dis- and neighborhood. The elect members to the Boston on mice afflicted with the Crentzfeldt-Jacob disease (typi- trict 5 on the Boston City Boston Herald editorialized City Council since some cal of the ‘crazy cow’ illness). By deactivating the protein, Council, recently introduced against Baker’s idea re- times their own voices in the neuron stays alive, as in the case of other degenera- what I consider a much- cently saying the last thing government leave much to tive illnesses, Mallucci explained to the ANSA (Italian News needed reform as far as the the children and parents be desired. Agency), Ms. Mallucci was born in London of an Italian fa- Boston School Committee is of Boston need are more To quote the Boston Her- ther and of an Irish mother. concerned. Baker seeks to politics back in the school ald’s opinion, “It was simply By blocking the same protein the neurons remain alive have four members ap- system. Taking a closer put, a disaster, and kids in and the illness is stopped. “It is quite a revolutionary work, pointed by the mayor and look at the editorial I see the school system were the if the results are confirmed in other neurodegenerative ex- three members elected at- the Boston Herald puzzled ones who paid for it. That amples. It could be a new mechanism, just thinking of a large by the voters of Boston. why the people should be particularly bad bite of his- common therapy on many illnesses,” remarked Maurizio Presently, the entire Boston handed the power to elect tory must never be repeated.” Pocchiari, Director of Regenerative and Inflammatory Neuro- School Committee is ap- members to its school board What I find very disastrous pathologies, of the National Institute of Health. Mallucci pointed by the mayor. Baker since parents years ago is the lack of faith in the explains that the neurons die because the concentration believes a hybrid system elected horrible (in their American people to freely of toxic proteins makes them stop entirely the synthesis of would be more democratic eyes) members of the old choose their leaders through any mother protein. The neurons need to produce a lot of and closer to the parents of elected five-member school the vote which many over proteins to live and function. The neuron needs to have Boston’s public school stu- committee. generations sacrificed their protection from heaping up toxic proteins to live. dents. Aren’t we a government of, very being to protect. Baker is not alone in this for and by the people? Are Let’s hear out Frank Baker reform measure. All we the people the government and the people of Boston have to do is look back over and don’t our governors all before writing off this reform recent history and we see work for us? Just because measure. Thomas Jefferson the anguish shared by many the electorate may have once stated, “We are not a parents trying to get their elected members who may democracy of the people but kids into the best schools have not shown the greatest a democracy of the people out there and at the same leadership doesn’t mean you who participate. Let the time have their children not strip the people of power. people participate in the East Boston Kiwanis Club spending so much time The same argument could be decision-making of their riding buses to and from also made against giving the own government. super bowl sunday Valentine’s Day Kickoff your Super Bowl Sunday with Party spinelli’s party trays The Kiwanis Club of East Boston is presenting a During half-time enjoy ... Party size pizza, eggplant parmesan, pre-Valentine’s Day Bash at the VFW in Beachmont (Revere) on Saturday, February 2nd from 7:00 pm– deli platters, buffalo tenders, chicken fingers, 6 foot subs 11:00 pm. With your ticket you’ll get a heart-warming dinner buffet of comfort food and music from DJ Phil Ravioli & Pastry Shop Brangiforte of Perfect Sounds. What better way to pass PINELLI’S a cold winter’s night than with friends you’ve known for 282 Bennington Street, East Boston a long time and the new ones you’ll meet that night? Come on, spread some love! Please call Kiwanian Bill Rt. 1, South Lynnfi eld Chisholm for tickets at 1-339-226-1029. 617-567-1992 • 781-592-5552 • www.spinellis.com Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 1, 2013 Fascino Salon and Spa Official Launch Party

On Friday, January 11th, Fascino Salon and Spa held their official launch party, complete with a walk down the red carpet, a signature Fascino mimosa, music, passed hors d’oeuvres and a gift basket giveaway. Many came by to see the new salon and enjoy the evening of fun and fashion (courtesy of a fashion show highlighting clothes and acces- sories by Savas Studios). Fascino owner Caterina Ferullo thanked everyone involved in the successful evening by saying, “Thanks to all who participated in the celebration of the official launch of Fascino Salon and Spa ... it was a huge success! We’re looking forward to many more events including charity work and community outreach.” Fascino Salon and Spa is located at 30 Tremont Street in FASCINO SALON AND SPA STAFF: Deanna Dillon, Kristin Wheeler, Colleen Tagen, Downtown Boston. To inquire about the services they offer Caterina Ferullo, Jack Abbott, Michele Raposa and Kasey Buono. or to make an appointment, please call 617-367-2446. You can also visit them online at www.facebook.com/ fascinosalonandspa.

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CHOCOLATE TASTING Timed for VALENTINE’S DAY

inventive flavor combina- a Hershey’s chocolate bar Sweet Basil, Coconut Curry, tions, high quality, and ex- after school when I was a Rosemary Walnut, Cinna- quisite taste. Among their kid,” she says. “These days, mon Cardamom and Basil- domestic customers are to buy some of the artisanal Smoked Sea Salt with Olive Tiffany’s, Dean & Deluca bars we offer here (in flavors Oil are not selections nor- and Whole Foods. Says Kim like “Wood Smoked Choco- mally associated with con- Bach, owner of Verdigris Tea late”) you can spend $10.00 fections found on an after- and Chocolate Bar, “We’re easily. During the holidays, dinner chocolate tray. really fortunate to have or for a special event, we “Christopher Norman Christopher Norman here in have customers who will se- Chocolates are exceptional,” Hudson. They are consid- lect two or three bars, wrap concludes Kim Bach. “We’re ered to be among the top ten them with a ribbon and hand lucky to have them making chocolate makers in the them on as a really excep- chocolate in Hudson, and world. To have them as a lo- tional gift.” lucky to have them at our cal resource is a privilege.” The chocolates from store. This tasting should Once thought of as a Christopher Norman are give the customers a chance simple Valentine’s Day gift, just such an extravagance. to see how delicious, exotic chocolates have now become From pumpkin ganache to and fun artisanal chocolates For chocolate lovers, there zabaglione petit fours, blood a specialty with ingredients kiwi, tea infusions to ground can be. And, of course, it’s no is never a day that goes by orange ganache enrobed in so rare that a comparison to hazelnuts, even red beet and coincidence that we’re host- when a quick bite of the dark chocolate, or white caviar is not out of the ques- carrot flavorings, chocolate ing this event three days “brown gold” isn’t satisfying. chocolate with macadamia tion. Organic, specially se- makers Joe Guiliano and before Valentine’s Day. We Valentine’s Day is just an nuts. lected, and hand-picked are John Down are inventors of want people to sample these added bonus – when single These are just some of just some of the words found some of the most extrava- chocolates, then make up a servings can easily multiply the flavors created by on chocolate packaging gant and tasty chocolates box filled with their favorites. and anyway, a boxed assort- chocolatier Christopher these days. Makers travel made today. Their Amarene We’ll add the bow and they ment makes choosing a Norman – the Hudson busi- around the globe to taste and Cherries begin with im- can take it away – ready for single candy an exercise in ness that will be featured savor ingredients that will ported wild cherries from gift giving.” futility. during a Wine and Chocolate add just the right combina- Italy, then coat them in two The Chocolate and Wine Imagine, then, plates of Tasting scheduled for Satur- tion of richness and exotic layers of chocolate — the Tasting is scheduled to be- freshly created chocolates day, February 9th from 5 un- vibe to their candies. Then first dark, the second bitter- gin at 5:00 pm on Saturday, free for the tasting. til 7 pm at Verdigris Tea and again, even the word candy sweet. The result is nu- February 9th. Verdigris Tea Artisanal concoctions that Chocolate Bar, 135 Warren seems too antiquated and anced flavors both sweet and and Chocolate Bar is located include the richest, rarest Street, Hudson. The event is naïve for these creations. tart. Spiced chocolate selec- on the corner of Second dark chocolate filled with a free and open to the public. And owner Kim Bach tions have even more com- Street at 135 Warren Street. dark ganache infused with Rated second best in the knows just how extravagant plicated combinations — dif- The event is free. For fur- black tea and ginger or fresh United States, the artisanal these artisanal chocolates ficult to imagine, but deli- ther information, call 518- hazelnut paste. Consider makers are known for their can be. “I remember buying cious to taste. Names like 828-3139. POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 1, 2013 Page 9 SociallySocially SceneScene by Angela Cornacchio

It seems the city is a bit on the quite side for events so the theme this week seems to be something you can always rely on in Bos- ton … music! Yet, there is a little old-fashioned winter treat that I have included to complement all these qual- ity shows set for sound. ceneBoston’s Celebrity Series moves into February … Renée Fleming, soprano and Susan Graham, mezzo- soprano, will take the stage on Sunday, February 3rd at 2:00 pm at Symphony Hall in performances that will complement one another. The American mezzo-so- Grammy Award winning prano, Susan Graham, was soprano Renée Fleming born in New Mexico and joins the Boston Celebrity Sixpence None the Richer, a Nashville-based band, hits the stage in Boston on raised in Texas. She is a Series this February. February 4th. graduate of Texas Tech Uni- (Photo by Andrew Eccles/ versity and the Manhattan Decca) Scholarship to Germany. Kanazawa is a Berklee Col- Hilton Hotel at 400 Soldiers School of Music. She studied Soprano Renée Fleming lege of Music and Koyo Con- Field Road in Allston. the piano for 13 years. She New York. Since her parents has a devoted international servatory graduate who has The Red Room @ Cafe 939 was a winner in the Metro- were voice teachers, her following wherever she ap- been studying all kinds of Announces February Shows politan Opera’s National musical training came natu- pears, whether on the oper- music — pop, rock, classical, … Friday, February 1st at Council Auditions and also rally; “My parents discussed atic stage, in concert or jazz and folk — since he was 8:00 pm, The Kopecky Fam- a recipient of the Schwa- singing every night over the recital, on television, radio three years old. Yuto got the ily Band/The Eastern Sea bacher Award from the dinner table; I had a tremen- or on disc. 1999 brought a “jazz bug” while at Koyo Con- start the month off. Follow- Merola Program of San Fran- dous music education.” How- Grammy Award for her servatory and subsequently ing is; Becca Stevens on cisco Opera, as well as ever, Fleming did not auto- Decca recording, The Beau- moved to Boston to attend Saturday, February 2nd at a Career Grant from the matically assume that she tiful Voice which follows hon- Berklee where he studied 8:00 pm and well-known Six- Richard Tucker Foundation. would make her career in ors from Musical America with Mick Goodrick, Tim pence None the Richer per- A favorite artist at the performing. For a time, she (1997 Vocalist of the Year) Miller, Hal Crook, Dave form Monday, February 4th at Salzburg Festival, Susan considered a career in and L’Academie du Disque Santoro, Greg Hopkins and 8:00 pm. Graham has appeared there music education and, while Lyrique (1996, inaugural Phil Wilson. He has since After co-headlining a tour in productions of Le nozze di studying at the State Uni- Solti Prize). Her recent re- toured Japan and performed with the Lumineers in April, Figaro, La clemenza di Tito, versity of New York, she took leases illustrate perfectly at the Hama-matsu Jazz the Kopecky Family Band put Lucio Silla, and Falstaff and up singing with a jazz trio in just how varied are the roles Festival as well as at the the finishing touches on L’Orfeo. In 2000 she sang an off-campus bar. As well as and music that she likes to Blue Note Osaka. His hip their album. The result is the title role in a new pro- broadening her experience perform. band also appears in shows Kids Raising Kids, a culmi- duction of Gluck’s Iphigénie in performance and commu- Each season from October and clubs in greater Boston. nation of five years of hard en Tauride. In the late 1990’s, nication, the jazz perfor- to May, the Celebrity Series Kanazawa’s new CD, Earth- work shared amongst friends, she made a series of ac- mances brought Fleming to presents more than 50 multi- wards will be released Feb- family and fans. claimed European debuts, the attention of legendary cultural and international ruary 13th at Scullers with From Austin, Texas, the including the Vienna State jazz saxophonist, Illinois artists and performing en- Interrobang Records. It fea- Eastern Sea began working Opera as Octavian, La Scala Jacquet, who was so moved sembles to audiences in the tures powerful contemporary on their first official LP, as Marguerite in La damna- by her singing that he greater Boston area. By uti- jazz with one track, The Ocean Plague, in 2010. This project tion de Faust conducted by invited her on tour with his lizing a number of different written immediately in the represents the band’s most Seiji Ozawa and Glynde- big band. Instead, Renée performance venues through- aftermath of the Fukushima cohesive collection of songs bourne and the Paris Opera Fleming went on to graduate out the Boston area, each Tsunami disaster in 2010. to date. Musically, it com- as Dorabella in Così fan tutte, studies at both the Eastman year the Celebrity Series The piece musically de- bines the hypnotic rhythm of the latter marking the re- School of Music and The presents programs of classi- scribes his reaction to the post-rock, the playful melo- opening of the Palais Garnier Juilliard School. Her early cal music, modern and clas- devastation in his home dies of traditional American for operatic performances. awards included winning sical dance, jazz, folk, world city. At Scullers, Earthwards folk and the dynamics of con- She made her professional the 1988 Metropolitan Opera music, family music and will include saxophonist temporary progressive indie- recital debut in San Fran- National Auditions, the multi-media performances. Mario Castro from Puerto rock, a distinct evolution of cisco’s prestigious Schwa- Richard Tucker Award, the You can catch these high Rico, clarinetist Felix Peikli the sound that appeared on bacher Debut series. George London Prize, the pitch angels on February 3rd from Oslo, Norway, bassist the Eastern Sea’s self-titled Renée Fleming was born Grand Prix at the Interna- at Symphony Hall located 301 Zwelakhe-Duma Bell le Pere release. in Indiana, Pennsylvania tional Singing Competition Massachusetts Avenue, Bos- from Connecticut and drum- Hailed by The New York and grew up in Rochester, in Belgium and a Fulbright ton. For more information on mer Roberto Giaquinto from Times as a “best-kept secret” the show or tickets you Italy. with an “impressively ab- may call the box office at Scullers Jazz Club wel- sorbing” debut album, Becca 617-266-1492. comes Yuto Kanazawa and Stevens has established her- Sue Auclair, Promotions Earthwards on Wednesday, self as a singer/composer of Presents … Yuto Kanazawa February 13th. Tickets are on enormous talent. Her songs & Earthwards featuring sale at www.scullersjazz.com expand and blur the bound- Mario Castro, Felix Peikli, or by calling 617-562-4111. aries of folk, jazz and pop Zwelakhe-Duma Bell le Pere Scullers Jazz Club is located and Roberto Giaquinto on in the Doubletree Suites by (Continued on Page 13) Wednesday, February 13th at 8:00 pm at the Scullers Jazz Club. Tokyo-born, Fukushima- raise, 26-year-old jazz gui- tarist and composer Yuto

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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 PATRICK GOES AFTER further information email I am surprised Barney Frank DESTINY’S CHILD - I Was Painting You and SODA AND CANDY NOW [email protected]. hasn’t been announced yet LOVE SONGS the high energy of Chew Gum The cost of candy, soda and PROTESTERS CALL FOR for the Corner Office. Music World/ Or Kick Ass. Rounding out cigarettes is about to rise. PAID SICK BENEFITS NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN Columbia/Legacy the original motion picture Governor Patrick has sub- Card-carrying protesters Governor Deval Patrick Romantics’ delight, Des- soundtrack are Leroy Rey- mitted his FY 2014 budget rallied outside a Dunkin has just appointed new tiny’s Child is here to caress nolds’ falsetto-flavored Love taxing ideas. Candy and soda Donuts shop across from the Suffolk Sheriff Steve Tomp- your ears with 14 tracks of From Above and the soulful are no longer off limits. Ciga- State House on January 24th kins to replace long-time pure love. During the group’s funk of Sock It To ‘Em JB rettes will be going up an- in support of an Earned Paid former Sheriff Andrea Cabral reign (1997-2005) as the (Pt. 1) from Rex Garvin & the other dollar as the cigarette Sick Time bill. This proposed who the governor just world’s top-selling female re- Mighty Cravers. An arresting tax will now go to $3.51 a legislation would ensure named as Secretary of the cording group, they achieved soundtrack! pack. Patrick has called the that some once million Bay State’s Public Safety Divi- sales of 60 million records. $434.8 billion budget “a State workers without em- sion. Tompkins is a Boston Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland and RON OSWANSKI - growth budget that makes ployer-paid sick time are College graduate and had Michelle Williams pour soul- DECEMBER’S MOON investments in education able to earn sick time off to been Cabral’s spokesperson ful harmonies around love Tames Records and transportation to grow be used when they or their and for the last five years songs that include, Cater 2 U, In a human, the most im- jobs … and opportunity.” Only families are ill. People are was the head of external af- Killing Time, Second Nature portant organ is the heart. In in Taxachusetts would a lib- constantly being forced to fairs. Many have criticized plus from Rowland’s solo al- his music, Ron Oswanski’s eral politician think that work sick or lose their in- the new sheriff picked by bum — Heaven. More Destiny most important organ is his more taxes will create jobs comes. Patrick as too political. How- on Now That She’s Gone, the Hammond B3. Long a major and opportunity. CONSALVO ever, I have known Tomp- tender Brown Eyes and mark player on the jazz scene, he COME CELEBRATE WINTER BREAKFAST kins for almost 10 years and the midpoint with the emo- now makes his debut with RON DELLA CHIESA’S You are invited to join Bos- think he will be a good sher- tional If. The haunting Emo- December’s Moon. Check out BIG DAY ton City Councilor Rob iff and is more than quali- tion maintains the mood, fol- his sounds created by explor- Ron Della Chiesa’s Valen- Consalvo for a winter break- fied for the sheriff’s post. I lowed by If You Leave featur- ing the music of Led Zeppe- tine’s Day 75th Birthday Bash fast Saturday, February 23rd hardly agree with Patrick on ing next, the fitting T-Shirt, lin, Kenny Wheeler and Fred will be held on Friday, Feb- from 10:00 am to noon at the anything he says but like the sensual Temptation and Hersch, interspersed with his ruary 15th. Don’t miss this Boston Lodge of Elks in West him “I think we got the right an interesting Timbaland beautiful originals. Opening great Sinatra Tribute Dance Roxbury. For more details, go guy.” Best of luck to the new remix of Say My Name. Wind- with one of his seven origi- Party to be held at 8:00 pm to www.robconsalvo.com. sheriff in town and congrats ing down this excellent col- nals in the form of the lengthy down in Hingham at Raffael’s OLD CHARLESTOWN too to Andrea Cabral on her lection is the pretty Love, and White Meadow, followed by at the South Shore Country SCHOOL GIRLS new public safety post. Nuclear, Destiny’s Child’s saxophonist Tim Ries’ sooth- Club. Wear red and put your Anyone having resided in IS IT JUST ME OR DOES first new tune in eight years! ing Solo Por Undia, the gentle dancing shoes on. Dance and attended schools in THIS AD SOUND CRAZY glow of Oswanski’s title cut to Rico Barr & the Jump ‘N Charlestown before January I found an ad printed in the PLENA LIBRE – CORAZON December’s Moon, stepping up Jive Review, called New 1, 1970 with a desire to be- Metro the other day to be bi- Best described as Puerto with Ukrania Polka, and the England’s premier dance come lifetime members of zarre. The advertisement Rican music with layers of temperature is rising with band and pay tribute to the the Old Charlestown School concerned apartments at complex, good-spirited brass, Mercury Retrograde. Oswan- Chairman of the Board, Dino, Girls Association can do so Mission Main. Newly reno- strings, and hard-hitting ski takes Zeppelin’s Jimmy Louie Prima, Tony Bennett, by sending a $10.00 dona- vated apartment units are hand percussion, Corazon is Page/Robert Plant’s The Rain Michael Buble, Bobby Darin tion for membership. Make now up for leasing. When I a wonderful experience. Plena Song to new heights, followed and so many more great checks payable to the asso- think of Mission Main, I Libre’s founder Gary Nunez by four of his originals — voices to enjoy. Also, on ciation and mail to P.O. Box think the projects, don’t you? is the driving force behind Sleeping Beauty, the numeri- May 3rd celebrate Ron Della 290276, Charlestown, MA However, listen to this from non-stop rhythms that ex- cal strains of 80-80-8, a tune Chiesa’s Spring Tribute to 02129. the paid ad, “Mission Main plode on cuts as the spirited he co-wrote with the legend- Frank Sinatra also down at THE RACE IS ON offers the simplicity and con- Algo Contigo, trailed by high ary horn genius Maynard Raffael’s in Hingham. Dance With the recent and sur- venience for your active ur- energy on Bomba Pa’Ti, the Ferguson titled Milk of the to Frankie and all the sounds prising news from Lt. Gover- ban lifestyle. Located in the plena gem A Papá, the young Moon, and his own jazzy ef- from the American Song nor Timmy “Crash” Murray vibrant Mission Hill neigh- Emanuel Santana serves up fort Standard Title. Wheeler’s Book. (May 3rd, by the way, is that he will not be a candi- borhood, Mission Main his vocals on Qué es la Vida, Kayak gets the Oswanski one day before my birthday date for governor in 2014, Apartments are just min- and the bomba classic Habla treatment and pianist Fred too!) For further information the political landscape has utes away from endless Cuembe. The delicious mix Hersch’s catchy Evanessence on these events, visit changed overnight. Also, the possibilities and steps to of jazz, rock and other Latin is polished up and ready to musicnotnoise.com, email news from Attorney General the Brigham Circle MBTA and Afro-Caribbean music shine with Oswanski tick- Paul Schlosberg at music Martha Coakley that she is Green Line T Stop and continues via the tempestu- ling the ivories. Super debut! [email protected] or call Paul geared for a re-election bid Longwood Medical Area.” Oh ous Huracan, the truthful at 617-633-5100. for her current office means and by the way, rents start La Verdad, the rhythmic Tira LINCOLN - DEPUTY SHERIFF GROUP others will be announcing. at $2500 per month with la Bola, and Libre ends with ORIGINAL MOTION MEETS FEBRUARY 10 Biggest name being men- heat and hot water. Doesn’t a tribute to Puerto Rico’s flag PICTURE SOUNDTRACK The Middlesex County tioned is State Treasurer this sound like a heavenly with Que Bonita Bandera. Sony Classical Deputy Sheriff Association Steve Grossman. He looks to place to call home? Not for Super! When one thinks of Lincoln will be holding its annual have both the field organiza- me. Remember once again, you can’t help but remember swearing in ceremony break- tion and cash to make a suc- this is near the Brigham STAND UP GUYS - his legend of being truthful. fast on Sunday, February 10th cessful run for governor if he and Women’s Hospital too. SOUNDTRACK So, being truthful, there’s at 9:00 am up at the Andover wants to. Long-shots as Keep this all in mine when Lakeshore Records nothing like a John Williams Country Club. Sheriff Peter usual are Joe Kennedy II if walking alone late at night Stand Up Guys is a film score for a Steven Spielberg J. Koutoujian will be present he still has the bug or likes living your active urban about the mob and their drama. The original music to swear each deputy in. For being an oil man too much. lifestyle, huh? allegiance to one another. Williams created for the The soundtrack is filled with Oscar-worthy (12 nomina- songs ‘you can’t refuse’ — tions including Williams for including two new songs writ- ‘Best Original Score’) Lincoln ten and performed by Jon soundtrack and it is memo- • Mayor Menino is Back NORTH END Bon Jovi titled Old Habits Die rable. Using 17 tracks, Will- (Continued from Page 1) Hard and Not Running Any- iams does a presidential job more. The list is filled with in creating music that when a young Kevin H. classic and modern soul songs superbly depicts the many White ran for mayor when PRINTING Hard Times I was only 19 years old. as, (Baby Huey & momentous and historic 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 the Babysitters), the funky events. To perform his score, He was a visionary too. He Give It Back (Sharon Jones Williams used the services had his song too that went Owned and operated by Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher, Post-Gazette & the Dap-Kings), and the of the renowned Chicago “Only the Strong Survive.” soul gem from Sam & Dave Symphony Orchestra and I saw many young people When Something Is Wrong Chicago Symphony Chorus. in the audience for the Quality Printing With My Baby. Sandwiched Highlights noted are tracks mayor’s address and I am slices have, Bright Lights as The People’s House, filled sure they were feeling what for all your (Gary Clark Jr.), the horn- with violins and woodwinds I felt back when Kevin White laden Get Down With It (Wayne resulting in a moving piece moved into City Hall. For a Commercial and Personal Needs Cochran), the bluesy How and The Purpose of the Amend- couple of minutes that old Long (Charles Bradley with ment, with its grand opening enthusiasm of mine re- Stationery • Business Cards • Menus • Flyers Menahan Street Band), plus complete with blaring trum- turned and I was feeling like Program Books • Wedding and Party Invitations Elvin Bishop’s hit Fooled pets. Another pair of majes- Boston’s best days were still Announcements • Business Forms and Documents Around and Fell In Love and tic offerings have the strings ahead of it. Muddy Waters classic (I’m providing emotion on With Boston remains in good — COMPETITIVE PRICES — Your) Hoochie Coochie Man. Malice Toward None and the hands today thanks to the Lyle Workman delivers an pensive solo piano theme on leadership of the Honorable instrumental, musical ‘hat The Blue and Grey. A John Thomas M. Menino, Mayor of 617-227-8929617-227-8929 trick’ with Stand Up Guys, Williams treasure! Boston. 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and the celebrated show Mama’s memory and the passage of time. Also Family. She is bringing back the char- on view, delicate natural objects col- acter that made her famous in Vicki lected by Bosworth's family show a SPECIAL Lawrence and Mama: A Two Woman continuity of interest in nature across NOW Show. Instead of revisiting the now generations.The photographs in Natu- EVENTS legendary skits, this performance will ral Histories, Photographs by Barbara PLAYING feature brand new pieces that mix Bosworth are among the most suc- BOSTON CONVENTION AND comedy, music and Vicki’s views on cessful of Bosworth's career, but most EXHIBITION CENTER the real world. This is the perfect will appear for the first time at 415 Summer Street, Boston, MA show for audiences looking for laughs PEM.Support provided by the East In- 617-954-2000 UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN and satire. dia Marine Associates (EIMA) of the www.MCCAHome.com/BCEC.html Peabody Essex Museum. Natural His- THE PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE SHUBERT THEATER tories, Photographs by Barbara NEW ENGLAND BOAT SHOW — 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA Bosworth is part of PEM's Year of Pho- Februray 16th–24th. New England’s 617-482-9393 tography, which is sponsored in part premier winter boating event. The www.CitiCenter.org/Theatres/ by WBUR, Boston's NPR news station, show fills 300,000 square feet with Shubert Hunt's Photo & Video, and Canon. hundreds of the newest boats from THE BOSTON LYRIC OPERA the region’s top dealers, along with a PRESENTS COSI FAN TUTTE — MUSEUM OF AFRICAN wide selection of marine accessories March 15-24, 2013. Mozart master of AMERICAN HISTORY and special features, creating a ma- the ambiguities of love explores the 46 Joy Street, Beacon Hill rine marketplace and boater’s para- battle between passion and reason Boston, MA dise like no other! The Progressive through the lens of a playful and, at 617-725-0022 Insurance New England Boat Show times, deeply serious farce. Set on a www.AfroAmMuseum.org offers dozens of sailboats from skiffs sunny Neapolitan beach under the PORTRAITS OF PURPOSE: A and one design dinghy racers to looming threat of Mount Vesuvius, TRIBUTE TO LEADERSHIP - BOS- Coastal Cruisers. All rigged and ready two young men gamble that their TON 1980-2012 — Now through for your inspection! The show also has fiancées will remain faithful, even April 15, 2013. During the 18th and more than 250 exhibits of the latest under the utmost pressure. Così Fan 19th centuries, Boston was a leader in marine accessories to stock up on Tutte is light, airy, ravishing and yet, among Northern communities of color. everything from the newest naviga- in the end, moving and serious; proof Black Bostonians traveled and inter- tional equipment, hardware and gal- that love is, indeed, a dangerous acted with leaders nationally and ley ware for your boat. There will be game. British baritone Thomas Allen internationally. They were entrepre- seminars and informational clinics, makes his BLO debut as the neurs, educators, artists, authors, interactive displays, giveaways, con- production’s stage director as well as activists, elected officials and patriots. tests and more! The Boston Lyric Opera presents Cosi Fan Tutte this onstage in his signature role, Don This tradition continues. Leaders and March at the Shubert Theater. For more information Alfonso. Allen is an established star citizens in Boston’s communities of FENWAY PARK 4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA about the production see the THEATER SECTION. of the world’s greatest opera houses, color have continued to lead and form recently celebrating his 40th anniver- institutions that have proved critical 617-226-6666 Lopez, co-creator of the Tony Award– sary with the Royal Opera to the fabric of this city. Their activ- www.redsox.com/tours winning Best Musical Avenue Q, comes House,Covent Garden. Caroline ism, community involvement and FENWAY PARK WINTER LIGHT THEATER The Book of Mormon, a new Broadway Worra and Sandra Piques Eddy return commitment have led to a better Bos- SHOW — Now through Februray 28th. musical that Jon Stewart of The Daily as the sisters Fiordiligi and Dorabella. ton and a better world. A selection of For a limited time, the fabled Green BOSTON OPERA HOUSE Show describes as, “a crowning achieve- Performances are sung in English. these dedicated citizens is repre- Monster comes alive to music and 539 Washington St., Boston, MA ment, so good it makes me angry” and sented in Don West’s Portraits of Pur- lights. Experience this spectacular 617-259-3400 by Entertainment Weekly as “the fun- CHARLES PLAYHOUSE pose, a collection of life-sized photo- display of illumination at “America’s www.BostonOperaHouse.com niest musical of all time.” Featuring 74 Warrenton St., Boston, MA graphs. Portraits of Purpose gives us Most Beloved Ballpark. Available daily SHEN YUN 2013 — February 8-10, choreography by Tony Award-winner 617-931-2787 or 617-426-6912 an understanding of the many people on the 4 pm, 5 pm and 6 pm tours. 2013. Shen Yun brings to life 5,000 Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon www.Charles-Playhouse.com of Boston and beyond who have acted For more info call (617) 226-6675. years of Chinese civilization through is directed by Nicholaw and Parker. BLUE MAN GROUP — Ongoing. their conscience and made a differ- classical Chinese dance and music in Don’t miss your chance to see what This giddily subversive off-Broadway ence. Their history will not be forgot- an exhilarating show you will never Ben Brantley of The New York Times hit serves up outrageous and inven- ten. Don West, noted Boston photog- COMEDY forget. Shen Yun captures the spirit calls “the best musical of this cen- tive theater where three muted, blue- rapher, has been photographically of a culture long lost. The show moves tury.” Contains explicit language. painted performers spoof both con- recording the events and the people quickly through regions, dynasties and temporary art and modern technol- in Boston for over 35 years. He began NICK’S COMEDY STOP legends. Ethnic and folk dances fill CITI PERFORMING ARTS ogy. Wry commentary and bemusing his career as a freelance and news 100 Warrenton Street, Boston the stage with color and energy. Tre- CENTER WANG antics are matched only by the inge- photographer, making a conscious www.NicksComedyStop.com mendous athleticism, thunderous 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA nious ways in which music and sound choice to capture affirmative images DAVE RUSSO — Friday and Satur- battle drums and masterful vocalists 617-482-9393 are created. The show has recently of people of color in all facets of com- day, February 8th and 9th. Recently are all set to animated backdrops that www.CitiCenter.org been updated. munity life. In the 1980s he worked named "Best Male Comic" in the city transport you to another world. It is a JERSEY BOYS: THE STORY OF SHEAR MADNESS — Ongoing. for United Press International and by the Boston Examiner, Dave Russo grand production with nearly 100 art- FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR This hilarious Boston-set whodunit, Boston’s black weekly paper, the Bay has been a mainstay of Boston com- ists, 400 costumes and the only or- SEASONS — January 30 to March 3, where the clues change every night State Banner. West has since gone edy for the last fifteen years. As co- chestra in the world featuring both 2013. More than 117,000 theatergoers and the laughs come fast and furi- on a host of assignments with major host of NESN's Dirty Water TV, he pro- classical Western and Chinese instru- cheered when JERSEY BOYS made ous, is a worldwide phenomenon filled newspapers and magazines such as duces a regular comedy series, in ad- ments as permanent members. Shen its sell-out premiere at the Citi Per- with up-to-the-minute spontaneous the Boston Globe, New York Times, dition to reporting on the best of Bos- Yun is the first company to present forming Arts Center Shubert Theatre humor and quicksilver improvisation Christian Science Monitor, Ebony, ton night life. He has appeared on classical Chinese dance to the world and 84,000 more during its trium- where the audience becomes part of People and Black Enterprise. The E! TV series The Entertainer, on a large scale. And it has taken the phant Winter 2010 return to the Citi the action and gets to solve the crime. NBC's The Today Show, FOX 25 with globe by storm, performing in over 100 Emerson Colonial Theatre! World- MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON Gene Lavanchy, The Phantom Gour- cities. Shows in top venues, like New wide, more than 13 million people AMERICAN REPERTORY THEATER 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston met and was hand selected by the York’s Lincoln Center, are sold out. have seen JERSEY BOYS. And now, Oberon, 2 Arrow St., Harvard Sq., 617-267-9300 producer of NBC's Last Coming Stand- Think of it as a journey into a long- the show that makes critics and au- Cambridge, MA www.MFA.org ing to perform on NESN's Comedy All- lost world you cannot see anywhere diences cheer is “Working Its Way 617-547-8300 VISITING MASTERPIECES: THE Stars. Dave was recently featured on else — from ancient legends to heav- Back” to Boston. JERSEY BOYS, is www.AmericanRepertoryTheater.org CAPITOLINE BRUTUS — Now BostonGlobe.com's "Boston, A Com- enly palaces to the dusty plateaus of the Tony®, Grammy® and Olivier THE DONKEY SHOW — Ongoing. through May 1, 2013. Don’t miss your edy Capital" panel, where he partici- the Middle Kingdom. You cannot even Award-winning Best Musical about Bringing the ultimate disco experi- chance to see one of the icons of Ro- pated in a discussion of the history find a show like this in China, where Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four ence to Boston, this crazy circus of man art on view in the MFA’s Roman and future of Boston comedy. You can this ancient heritage has been de- Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, mirror balls, feathered divas, roller Art Gallery only through May 1. The hear him every Friday on 980 WCAP. stroyed. But now you can experience Tommy DeVito, and Nick Massi. This skaters and hustle queens tell the Capitoline “Brutus,” a world-famous Dave performs regularly for the troops, it live on stage. For thousands of years, is the story of how four blue-collar story of A Midsummer Night’s Dream bronze portrait of a Roman statesman appearing with the U.S.O. at shows Chinese artists cultivated virtue, be- kids became one of the greatest suc- through great ’70s anthems you know is on loan from the Palazzo dei all over the country. He is also heavily lieving that to create true art worthy cesses in pop music history. JERSEY by heart. Conservatori/Capitoline Museum, involved and supports many local of the heavens, there must first be BOYS features their hit songs Sherry, Rome, for just a short time. The loan charities. Dave has performed on inner purity. Today, Shen Yun’s art- Big Girls Don’t Cry, Rag Doll, Oh What of this extraordinary work of art is part Denis Leary's annual "Comics Come ists follow this noble tradition. The a Night and Can’t Take My Eyes Off MUSEUMS of an ongoing partnership between Home" to benefit The Neely House. result is a performance of consum- You. the Museum of Fine Arts and Italy that He has played softball alongside Bos- mate beauty, purity and goodness. started with the transfer of thirteen ton Bruin Milan Lucic at his annual Find out why artists and theatergoers REAGLE MUSIC THEATRE ISABELLA STEWART antiquities to Italy in 2006. The head Rock & Jock Celebrity Softball game around the world are calling Shen 617 Lexington St., Waltham, MA GARDNER MUSEUM is believed to be of L. Junius Brutus, raising money for the Celebrities for Yun “breathtaking,” “mesmerizing,” “a 781-891-5600 280 The Fenway Boston, MA founder of the Roman Republic, and Charity Foundation. Borth shows be- miracle” and “inspiring.” Allow your- www.ReagleMusicTheatre.org 617-566-1401 possibly ancestor to the Brutus who gin at 8:30 pm and are appropriate for self to be taken away to distant lands VICKI LAWRENCE AND MAMA: www.GardnerMuseum.org assassinated Caesar. Long associated ages 18 and over. and ancient legends. A TWO WOMAN SHOW — Sunday, THE EDUCATON STUDIO PRE- with liberty — and one of the earliest THE BOOK OF MORMON — April February 17, 2013. Vicki Lawrence SENTS WARP, WEFT, STITCH — examples of Western portraiture — WILBUR THEATRE 9–28, 2013. Winner of nine Tony returns with the role that took her to Saturday, February 9th at 11 am. The this image has been an icon of 246 Tremont St., Boston, MA Awards including Best Musical. From stardom. The Emmy award winning Education Studio is open on Satur- Roman art since its discovery in the www.TheWilburTheatre.com Trey Parker and Matt Stone, four-time performer gained esteem for her role days and Sundays from 11 am to 4 16th century. JUSTIN WILLMAN: MAGICIAN Emmy Award-winning creators of South as Thelma Harper (also known as pm, there to spark your creativity AND HOST OF FOOD NETWORK'S Park and Tony Award-winner Robert Mama) from the Carol Burnett Show through hands-on projects for visitors MUSEUM OF SCIENCE CUPCAKE WARS — Saturday, Feb- of all ages although visitors under 12 1 Science Park, Boston, MA ruary 9th. Justin Willman, also known must be accompanied by an 617-723-2500 as Justin Kredible, is an American adult.Spend some time looking at the www.MOS.org actor, magician and entertainer. He ITALIAN EVENTS tapestries in the Museum's collection- DESIGN ZONE — Opens Sunday, hosts two Food Network series, Cup- -each one has a fascinating story to February 10, 2013. What does it take cake Wars and Last Cake Standing, & PROGRAMS tell. Then come to the studio to try to make a video game you can’t put and two shows on The Hub, your hand at textile techniques. down? How many beats per minute Hubworld and Scrabble Showdown. do you need for rhythms that draw He also makes appearances in live ITALIAN RADIO PROGRAMS your friends onto the dance floor? How magic shows around the country. His “The Sicilian Corner” 10:00 am to 12 Noon every Friday with host Tom PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM do you design a roller coaster or a television appearances include The Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The Italian Show” with Nunzio DiMarca East India Square skate park to give riders the biggest Defenders, The Suite Life on Deck, Room every Sunday from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Go to www.1110wccmam.com. 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA thrills? 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Over math skills to the test as you match Magic Meltdown on the Nerdist “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” 8:00 am–9:00 am Sundays on WSRO 650 AM the last 20 years, renowned Boston beats to sample tracks, create and test YouTube channel. Willman is an and online at www.wsro.com. artist Barbara Bosworth has made your own roller coaster on a giant alumnus of Emerson College in Bos- “Radio Italia Unita” - Thursdays 2:00 pm–3:00 pm on www.zumix.org/ photographs of her family around her magnet wall, and more! Design Zone ton and St. Louis' Ladue Horton radio or itunes, college radio click on Zumix. For more information, log onto childhood home in Novelty, Ohio and was created and is toured by the Or- Watkins High School. His live shows www.italiaunita.org. at other locations significant to her egon Museum of Science and Indus- have been a hit all across the coun- “Tony’s Place” on MusicAmerica WPLM FM 99.1 - Sundays 9:00 pm– family. Be among the first to see these try, Portland, Oregon. The exhibit was try. This evening’s show begins at 7 10:00 pm on MusicAmerica. Host Ron Della Chiesa presents Tony's Place. touching images that explore the joy made possible with funds provided by pm and is appropriate for ages 18 and Visit www.MusicNotNoise.com. of youth and the wistfulness of aging, the National Science Foundation. over. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 1, 2013

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

So what’s new? Americans under the age You are COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED of 50 are more likely to have poor health under sur- BREADED EGGPLANT SLICES and die prematurely than people in 16 other veillance! developed countries, according to a new There are Baked or Fried study by the National Research Council. Car around 330 1 medium size eggplant 2 beaten eggs accidents, gun violence, obesity, diabetes million com- 2 cups prepared ¾ cup olive, vegetable or and drug overdoses are the leading contribu- mercial surveillance cameras in the U.S., breadcrumbs canola oil tors to the U.S.’s comparatively low life and thousands of government cameras, Remove dark eggplant skin with paring knife or potato expectancy among the countries in the recording your image at banks, toll booths, peeler. Slice eggplant into one-quarter inch rounds. Layer study, including Canada, Australia and the grocery stores and public places. Police pa- slices on a flat dish and salt lightly. Beads of liquid will nations of Western Europe. trol cars in many cities are being equipped appear on the slices as they rest one on top of the other. Speaking of health, medical doctors mea- with automatic license-plate readers that Cover eggplant with wax or plastic paper and place in the sure physical health by how the tongue check 1,000 plates an hour against data- refrigerator for at least a half-hour. looks. The Great Physician measures spiri- base scofflaws. With facial-recognition tech- FOR FRYING: With paper towels, wipe beads of liquid from tual health by how the tongue acts. nology in the works, “how long until police each eggplant slice before dipping into beaten eggs. Then Just remember a good wife and good health identify 1,000 faces per hour walking around coat with prepared breadcrumbs and set aside in a platter. are a man’s best wealth. the streets?” Online, your emails, searches Heat one-quarter cup of oil in a skillet. Place breaded Wow! A set of gold rings stolen at a house and website travels are being tracked and slices in heated oil and fry until brown on both sides. Place party 15 years ago has been returned by a recorded; so are your travels in the real fried eggplant slices on paper towels to absorb oil. Then set self-professed “dumb kid who wants to right world, as revealed by your Smartphone or aside on a clean platter. Because eggplant slices absorb oil a wrong.” The four rings disappeared in 1998 your tablet’s GPS. The government can eas- while frying, additional oil may be needed in the skillet as after Margot Riphagen, then 16, hosted a ily demand access to all this information. you fry. party at her parents’ house in Portland, The National Security Agency is building a FOR BAKING: Place breaded eggplant slices on a lightly Oregon. They included her mother’s wed- massive, $2 billion data center in Utah, sprayed baking tray. Drip small amount of oil on top of each ding ring and her grandparents’ wedding capable of storing 5 zettabytes of data — the eggplant slice in the tray. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven bands. The contrite but still anonymous equivalent of “every email, cell phone call, for fifteen minutes. Turn over all slices that have browned. thief mailed the rings to Riphagen’s parents Google search and surveillance-camera Return to oven and bake another ten to fifteen minutes. along with a letter of apology. “As an adult I video for a long time to come. “If you are Check often in order not to burn. Remove from oven when realize how sentimental items like this can online or out in public, you may well be browned and tender to your liking. Continue baking be,” he wrote. under surveillance, “Plan for it.” remaining breaded eggplant slices in this fashion. Big news! A 400-pound woman who The USA now is: Led by a biracial presi- Serve hot or cooled. Remaining cooked eggplant slices crashed through a New York City sidewalk dent. More diverse (Hispanics have sur- can be refrigerated. Reheat in microwave oven for a later survived because her girth cushioned her passed blacks as the largest minority). There serving. fall. “They said that my size was the only are more single people. The median age of thing that saved me,” Ulanda Williams said. marriage is at a new high (28.6 for men and NOTE: Some North End neighbors planted eggplant seeds in Natural gas, after the Social Security 26.6 for women). More people are living alone large containers on their fire escapes or on the roof. Some grew Administration issued, then retracted, an or with unmarried partners and less than them in their rented garden lots in Revere or Woburn. Others official reprimand to a flatulent staff mem- half of households are traditional husband- waited to purchase eggplants in produce stores on Salem, Cross ber. The worker was told that his gas- and-wife arrangements. The latest Census and Blackstone Streets. Today they are available throughout passing constituted “conduct unbecoming a data count same-sex couples and people who the year. federal employee,” until higher-ups with- are multiracial. According to William Frey, When baked, they are a tasty and nutritious snack that can drew the rebuke. demographer at the Brookings Institution, also be served as a hors d’oeuvre. Did you hear about the two unemployed for most of the nation’s history black-white school teachers? One had no principle, the race relations have dominated. Now, the other, no class! surge in the number of Hispanics — who Vita can be reached at [email protected] According to the astute and charming can be of any race but are counted as a group Rosalie Cunio of Waltham, the only thing — has changed the equation. So has the that children wear out faster than shoes are rapid growth of Asians. “But Hispanics really parents and teachers. are a very big part of America’s present and The world seldom notices who teachers future,” Frey says. are; but civilization depends on what they In brief, real brief! The history of the POST-GAZETTE do and what they say. Italian in America began in 1492, when EAST BOSTON SATELLITE OFFICE Isola del Giglio, Italy. A year after the Christopher Columbus sailed out of Balos, cruise ship Costa Concordia ran aground off Spain in the service of Queen Isabella. the coast of Italy, hundreds of workers are Three months later, Columbus and his IS NOW OPEN still engaged in the largest salvage opera- ships reached the island of San Salvador in MARIE MATARESE tion in history. The 114,000-ton ship, list- the Bahamas. Columbus was on America’s ing precariously for months, has been se- doorstep. How could he have figured that 35 Bennington Street, East Boston cured with giant cables and in a few months during the next 500 years the descendents 617.227.8929 huge metal platforms will be erected under of his countrymen, through their energy and TUES. 10:00 A.M. - 3.00 P.M. the ship so it can be rolled upright this sum- creativity, would make major contributions mer and eventually towed to a shipyard. to the progress and culture of a great Ameri- THURS. 11:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. “There is a lot of calculating, recalculating can civilization. and validating the calculations in an opera- Show biz stuff by the stately musicologist tion like this,” said Nick Sloane of Titan Albert Natale. With a pregnant wife and only ACCEPTING Advertisements Salvage. “There is no room for mistakes.” $100 in the bank, Sylvester Stallone wrote Since the grounding, thousands of pounds the script for Rocky in three and a half days. General Advertisements • Sales and Rentals of food have been rotting in the hull and the The screenplay found a buyer, but Stallone, Memorials • Legals stench now reaches the surface. age 30, refused to sign the contract unless ADVERTISING WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE Carlo Scostumato wonders if some of the he was allowed to play the lead. The film food includes Baccala. received an Oscar for Best Picture in 1976. Wow! A dog that looks like a lion sparked a Stallone is one of the highest-paid actors of panic in Norfolk, Virginia. “Charles the Mon- all time. Reminder! One of Hollywood’s most 1st Generation arch” is in fact a Labradoodle, shaved and gifted directors, Frank Capra was born in dyed by his owner to resemble the lion mas- Sicily in 1897. While with the Tommy Dorsey Italian-American cot of nearby Old Dominion University. Wan- Orchestra, legendary drummer Dave Tough dering near his home, Charles prompted sev- played on some of the biggest hits of the era, Vita Orlando Sinopoli eral Norfolk residents to breathlessly dial including “Marie” and “Song of India.” He Shares with us 911. “I’d like to report a lion sighting!” one replaced Gene Krupa in the Benny Goodman caller said. Police quickly traced the reports Band, when Krupa ventured on his own. a delightful recollection to Charles. The dog, meanwhile, is now world While most remembered for his choral of her memories as a child famous, with 50,000 Facebook friends and arrangements, Fred Waring also played 1,000 Twitter followers. violin and banjo. Among his hit recordings, growing up in Disgusting! In India, about 100,000 “The Whiffenpoof Song” with Bing Crosby in Boston’s “Little Italy” women are burned to death each year by 1947. And drummer Gene Krupa studied for husbands or families. Another 125,000 die the priesthood before becoming a profes- and a collection of from injuries inflicted in domestic violence sional musician. Italian family recipes that’s never reported to police. Source: The Take a bow! The 113th Congress is the from the homeland. New York Times most diverse in history, with 81 women in The lovely Mona Lisa Cappuccio, says, “A the House and 20 in the Senate; 29 Latinos New Year’s resolution is a promise to stop in the House and 3 in the Senate; 42 Great as Gifts doing everything you enjoy most.” African-Americans in the House and 1 in FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM The great Peter Beatrice of Swampscott the Senate; and the first Buddhist in the and in local bookstores — ask for says, “Serious trouble comes when the New Senate, Mazie Hirono of Hawaii. Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN Year’s resolutions collide with the old year’s Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN habits.” AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 1, 2013 Page 13

• Socially Scene (Continued from Page 9) while engaging the listener grace of gliding over the snow through keen poetic obser- in horse-drawn sleighs at its vation, rich musical lan- annual Antique Sleigh Rally guage and beguiling singing. set for Saturday, February Her musical roots are in 2nd beginning at 11:00 am. classical guitar, the folk Among vintage sleighs fea- music of her native North tured will be Portland and Carolina, and jazz, with ad- Albany cutters, utility sleighs I pulled into the local gas As a child, I watched my be treated. It seems to work ditional influences ranging and bob sleighs pulled by station that I frequent, asked grandfather ready himself with both my contemporaries from West African rhythms different horse breeds, in- the attendant to fill the tank when he had to go out. He and my students as well. to eccentric pop. cluding Haflinger, Standard and waited while he handled would spit-shine his shoes to Thinking back to my days Sixpence None the Richer Breed, Gypsy, Morgan, Ara- the pump. I know several of a mirror glass finish. He on a street corner in East was founded by guitarist bian, Clydesdale, Percheron, the employees at this particu- would next lay out the suit he Boston and the North End, Matt Slocum and singer Registered Mini and Spotted lar station and often chat or was going to wear and then there were guys who were Leigh Nash. Since 1993, the Draft Saddlebred. The com- kid with them while the gas decide which starched white tough and we feared them. Nashville-based band has petition includes divisions is flowing. The employee ser- shirt, necktie and pocket There were those who were released four albums, scored for adults and juniors. In the vicing me glanced at my ap- handkerchief he was going to respectful and we envied several hit singles, and ap- “Currier & Ives” class driv- pearance a couple of times add in. After he bathed and their popularity. The choices peared on countless sound- ers and passengers wear vin- during the filling process and shaved, there was always a for developing personalities tracks. They are best known tage costumes and in the when I handed him the cash, splash of after shave that were do you want to be feared for their songs Kiss Me and “Sleigh Dog” class, drivers’ he said, “You know what I like gave him a nice smell, and or respected. Some chose the Breathe Your Name and their dogs get to come along for the about you? You have class, before he left the house, he former, others the latter, and covers of Don’t Dream It’s ride. something you don’t see in always brushed his favorite a few both. As I grew into my Over and There She Goes. According to Old Sturbridge people too often anymore.” fedora and then placed it on own, the tough guys stayed They’ve landed a platinum Village historians, getting I felt embarrassed, thanked his head looking into a mir- on the street corner and the record and have been nomi- about in winter via sleigh him and then asked why he ror as he adjusted the brim. rest of us grew out of it at nated for several Grammy over snow-packed roads was said what he did. His reply This is the image that I still some point. Don’t get me Awards. Long in the mak- easier and smoother than was, “You’re always dressed have of my grandfather. Be- wrong, I think the street ing, their latest album, Lost navigating bumpy roads at with a suit and tie, so you look yond this, I watched him in corner gave me several tools in Transition, finds Slocum other times of the year. After the part. You treat us with action when, as a child, I ac- that I’ve used in life, espe- and Nash sharing the song- the first snow of the season, respect when you speak to companied him. He treated cially something called writing duties, along with early New England families us, which means you act the people he met on the street “street smarts.” This isn’t musician Stephen Wilson, usually switched from part, so you must be secure with respect. He and Nanna something you can get out of Nash’s husband. This album wheels to runners and from enough to play the part with- both used to say regarding re- a book; you have to learn it features a stripped down carriages to cutters. Even out being phony about it.” spect, “You give it, you get it.” by living it. Today, they would sound. The end result is a stagecoaches exchanged As I drove to work, I began Actually, the way Nanna said call it a survival skill … but gorgeous mix of pop hooks, their wheels for runners in thinking about the way I it was, “Se si sputo diretta- believe me it works. piano, acoustic guitars, a bit winter. dress and act in public. My menti in aria, si cada solo nel One thing that impressed conclusion was that I learned su’ faccia.” (If you spit straight me as a teenager was the of country and a newfound Sleighs came in many it from Babbononno. My ma- up in the air, it only comes way Mr. Ray, the manager of beautiful simplicity to the shapes and sizes, from utili- ternal grandfather often said back in your own face.”) She the Seville Theater where I songs. To coincide with the tarian vehicles resembling that he was the shortest man had a way with words. worked, handled people. All of album’s release, the band wooden boxes set on runners ever in the Italian marines. Well, growing up most kids the patrons treated him with will hit Turkey, Europe and with benches inside for pas- When he stood tall, he made find a reference point or let’s respect. Most called him by the U.S. sengers, to the finely crafted to 4 feet, eleven inches … say someone they try to emu- Mr., not by his first name. Berklee College of Music’s and polished cutters of the that’s it. He often said that late. Even at a young age, I When my father dropped in Red Room @ Cafe 939 is high Victorian era. Bob- he was short even by Italian remembered the words and unexpectedly one night as I a state-of-the-art, all-ages sleighs were mounted on standards. Once, after a images of my grandfather and worked, I tried to introduce venue and coffeehouse. four short runners called couple of glasses of wine, he decided to look the part and him to my boss. Dad called Cafe 939 is dedicated to “bobs” that maneuvered in- offered up, “Where I come act the part. Don’t get me him Jim and Mr. Ray called showcasing, developing, and dependently, making these from, everybody is my size. If wrong, I didn’t dress like Bab- Dad, John. I was shocked. supporting musical and per- sleighs easier to turn you were over five foot eight bononno. I dressed, but fol- What I didn’t know was that formance endeavors that fit sharply and less likely to tip inches in Foggia in the late lowed the styles of the day. In they knew each other from in a 200-capacity club. The over than sleighs with a eighteen hundreds, it was the ’50s, when a one button bygone days. What I liked venue is open to the general single long runner on each assumed that your mother suit was all the rage, espe- about Mr. Ray’s image was public and aims to attract side. had an affair with a Turk. (For cially if the pants were pegged the parade of young ladies musicians and music fans Sleighing season was also whatever reason that I never at the bottom, I was on top of that came into the theater from all walks of life. Right a time for the young to court discovered, Babbononno did it. To this image I added in to visit with him. Being an down to the colors on the and families to visit. Winter not like Turks.) From this pointed toe shoes with the impressionable teenager, I walls, it’s a jewel. The Red was the social season in diminutive grandfather, I sole sticking out on the side was impressed. I combined Room @ Cafe 939 is located early New England. Crops learned many things that a bit to give the title of spades what Babbononno had taught at 939 Boylston St., Boston. had been harvested, live- I’ve held on to during my life. to the look. Due to Babbo- me about dressing and For more information or tick- stock butchered and pre- He taught me the skills for nonno’s influence, they were added in the things I observed ets visit www.cafe939.com. served, and while there was survival professionally, that always shined. My dress shirt where Mr. Ray was con- Old-Fashioned Horse- always work to do on the is he taught me what he had a rolled collar, a style we cerned. I developed an image Drawn Sleigh Rally … Old farm, and tasks were not as knew: how to play music and copied from Billy Eckstine, a that seemed to have been Sturbridge Village celebrates pressing during the short how to build things from wood. pop singer and band leader effective and maybe still is. the nostalgia, romance and days and long nights of As a result, I became a pro- back then. To this I added in In terms of respect again, I winter. “People not only fessional musician in my a narrow velvet tie. stayed at the Seville from the had time to relax a bit and teens and although I never From that point to now was, time I was thirteen until I LEGAL NOTICE socialize, but traveling to worked as a carpenter I let’s see, 58 years ago, and I was out of college. In my early see friends and relatives taught cabinet making and still like to dress. When I lec- 20s I was already a working Commonwealth of Massachusetts was easier in the winter,” The Trial Court Kelleher notes. “The winter woodworking many years ture, I dress … suit and tie. musician and on my way to a Probate and Family Court ago. Those weren’t the only Some of my contemporaries career in teaching. My days Middlesex Division months were filled with things I got from Babbononno. show up on campus to teach at the Seville were getting 208 Cambridge Street visiting, organized dances, He taught me how to dress. wearing the same things the numbered but it was tough to East Cambridge, MA 02141 impromptu ‘frolics’ and other (617) 768-5800 His translated comments students are wearing, jeans, leave. By this point in time, Docket No. MI12P5476EA social occasions. Travel by about one’s appearance in- sneakers, a hoodie, who Mr. Ray had become a surro- Estate of horse-drawn sleigh usually cluded the image you pass off knows what else that makes gate father image and when CAROLYN DALY played a major role in all the to the public, “If you dress like them look like the male we went out to dinner on Date of Death November 12, 2012 cold weather jocularity.” a bum, you could have a mil- members of their classes. My occasion, he insisted I call INFORMAL PROBATE With Valentine’s Day just lion dollars in your pocket, but rationale is, I’m the professor, him Jim. I just couldn’t do it. PUBLICATION NOTICE around the corner a sleigh To all persons interested in the above ride is a great way to let people will look at you like a I might as well look the part It would have been like call- captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner bum. If you look the part and … and for me it works. My ing my father, Johnny or Ishay Grinberg of Natick, MA. your sweetie know you care. have holes in your pockets approach in terms of respect Babbononno, Mike. The title Ishay Grinberg of Natick, MA has been For event details you can informally appointed as the Personal and nothing more, you will be corresponds to the image. I Mr. stayed. Representative of the estate to serve without visit www.osv.org or call respected due to the image.” try to treat people as I want to They are all gone now, surety on the bond. 800-SEE-1830. Babbononno, Dad and Mr. Ray, The estate is being administered under but the lessons I learned are informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — still fresh in my mind. Hope- Uniform Probate Code without supervision by ST. JUDE AND ST. ANTHONY NOVENA fully the apple doesn’t fall far the Court. Inventory and accounts are not May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be THE from the tree and I’ve passed required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice adored, glorified, loved and preserved on to my kids the things I’ve regarding the administration from the Personal throughout the world now and for- learned in life. I think this is Representative and can petition the Court in ever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for Johnny Christy us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray true as both my boys seem to any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, pray for us. St. Anthony, most loving be successful in life. Time administration. Interested parties are entitled protector and wonder worker, pray to petition the Court to institute formal will tell and I hope I’ll be forus.Saythisprayer9timesaday Orchestra proceedings and to obtain orders terminating around to witness the future and by the 8th day your prayer will be or restricting the powers of Personal and then look back and say, answered. It has never been known to Representatives appointed under informal fail. Publication must be promised. MUSIC FOR ALL “Mille grazie, Papa, Babbo- procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if My prayers have been answered. any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. Favor received. P.G. OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 nonno e Signore Ray.” A.T.P. GOD BLESS AMERICA Run date: 2/1/13 Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 1, 2013

• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) Luther King, Jr. Obama gave paycheck to paycheck and EXTRA Innings his “We are Government” still not have enough money speech. Remember back in to live on. Then they would by Sal Giarratani 1961 on a snowy Inaugura- see how the real world is.” tion Day when JFK stated, Look Out for Big Doctor “Ask not what you can do for Never-mind George Orwell, After Stan “The Man” Musial and Earl Weaver your government but what 1984 and Big Brother, with Baseball Changed your government can do the government now in for you.” If you remember charge of our health care, If Hall of Famers Stan 1998 — but isn’t the point four more times. that, you must be living on soon Capitol Hill and the Musial and Earl Weaver that they may have cheated Hall of Fame pitcher War- some other planet. John F. White House will be telling stood for anything, it was the to up their numbers? ren Spahn once said, “Once Kennedy put his strength in us what and what not to integrity of the game. Back If this were a criminal Musial timed your fastball the people and not the gov- eat or drink. Really, this in the late ’90s and early case in court, those sus- your infielders were in jeop- ernment but Obama seems has already started. Think into the 21st century, base- pected of using steroids ardy.” In 1969, he was to feel the government is Mayor Bloomberg and New ball as we knew it ceased could never be found guilty elected to the Hall of Fame here to do for us and turn York City when he sought to exist. The steroid era beyond a reasonable doubt in his first appearance on too many Americans into to outlaw all super-sized destroyed any accountable but the preponderance of the the ballot. An 8-foot bronze accepting the idea that drinks. This, we know what’s measuring of personal re- evidence certainly points in statue of Stan Musial was government is here to hand good for you government sponsibility. Records were that direction. The prepon- unveiled outside Busch Sta- us free stuff. We will become mentality will only grow being broken and old ones derance factor made a mess dium in 1968. Two years ago, serfs with all these “entitle- worse now. If government shattered by alleged drug- out of baseball records that President Obama presented ment” programs that sap pays all the medical costs induced power. We watched we may live with until the him with the nation’s high- the strength out of us. We of treating sick people, as players grew into either four winds are no more. est civilian honor, the Presi- will look to government soon won’t government start the Incredible Hulk or a Getting back to Musial dential Medal of Freedom. I for everything from sliced rationing care, will our gov- Macy’s Thanksgiving Day and Weaver, both of them never heard him say any- cheese to direction. ernment soon punish us parade float. Most fans were died within days of one an- thing about the steroid era Back in 1961, America for not taking proper care of noticing it all but baseball other in January. Stan but I am sure it saddened still knew that we the people ourselves? brass stood silently until Musial was 92, Weaver was him because it tarnished are the government. Today If our founding fathers they had to face reality. Now 82. I remember back in the baseball’s long history. that no longer seems the returned today, how much it could be too late to ever early ’60s following the tail- Within two days of Musial’s case. We seem on the road would they like what they fully resurrect the game end of Musial’s long career passing, Earl Weaver fol- to socialism and serfdom. are seeing from the govern- back into America’s sport with the St. Louis Cardinals. lowed him into eternity. The Our founders must be rolling ment they created? In many once again. Between the He was called the premier former and quite feisty Bal- over in their graves. ways, the further we get slowness of the game and player in the decade follow- timore Orioles manager was America is changing and from the Spirit of ’76, the records created by steroid ing WWII and his 22 seasons 82. At the slightest provoca- I grow weary of it all. more we are turning into use, baseball has become with the Cardinals earned tion, the Earl of Baltimore Jimmy O’Neill DJ Who King George’s England. Our pretty much an expensive him a place in the Hall of would spin his cap back, Hosted TV’s Shindig! 18th century founders were game to watch and also Fame. In 1952, legendary point a finger into an ump’s Jimmy O’Neil, barely out of sharp as a razor when it meaningless. Cooperstown Hall of Famer Ty Cobb said chest and unload. He was his teens when he became came to democracy but our has lost its luster as entry of Musial, “No man has ever though beloved by many in a top-rated radio disc jockey leaders today only look as into the Hall of Fame be- been a perfect ballplayer. Baltimore and was an Oriole and only 24 when he hosted sharp as a bowling ball. comes problematic for the Stan Musial, however, is the right to the end. Hall of TV’s rock ‘n roll show Shindig! Quote to Note likes of those home run hit- closest to being perfect in Fame pitcher Jim Palmer recently passed away at 73 “The struggle of today is not ters that bloated into giants the game today.” said, “Earl was a black and years old. In 1959 he made altogether for today — it is for going back some 15 seasons Baseball was very big in white manager. He kind of radio history as the first a vast future also.” ago. It took 37 years to shat- the late ’40s and into the told you what your job de- voice on KRBC-AM when it — President Abraham ter Roger Maris and his 61 ’50s. Musial was smack be- scription was going to be and dropped its country-western Lincoln, December 3, 1861 home run mark but only tween older legends like Joe kind of basically told you if format for rock music. The Don’t Mess with Texas? three seasons to break the DiMaggio and Ted Williams you wanted to play on the Ori- station rose quickly as a I love Texas and enjoy 1998 mark. We went from 61 and younger than yet to be oles, this was what you powerhouse and launched visiting with my family to 70 to 73 and now the only legends like Mickey Mantle needed to do. And if you him into TV in 1964 as down there. It is a Red State mark that counts is still that and Willie Mays. I would say couldn’t do it, I’ll get some- emcee of Shindig! Anybody where American values are set 53 years ago in Yankee all five of these ballplayers one else.” who was anybody showed still held high but like every- Stadium when Maris hit a might have been the best of Weaver took the O’s to the up on his show. It ran where else, our values seem long one off Tracy Stallard my lifetime with pure power World Series four times over once a week on prime under attack. When it comes and the Boston Red Sox and and no enhancing stuff. 17 seasons but won only one time as opposed to “Where to the Second Amendment, put Maris into the history Musial played out his heart title. A statue of him was the Action Is,” during the this place doesn’t back down books. Then there was the on the field. He hit 3,000 hits dedicated last summer at afternoons. Dick Clark’s from liberals attacking the guy who said “Baseball been in only 16 seasons, a feat Camden Yards along with American Bandstand was a right to keep and bear berry good to me” who hit 60 still unmatched. He hit 474 the team’s other Hall of Saturday noon time show. arms. However, it does seem or more homers thrice. home runs and held a .331 Famers. I can only imagine The Beatles were guest on that common sense some- Now, that feat is as mean- batting average. He was how Weaver would have his show back in 1964. times can get caught in the ingless as most attained named an All-Star 20 times. handled enhancement drug O’Neill had to take his crossfire. Recently, Republi- during that era of baseball’s He led the NL for the batting use on his teams. He de- show to England since the can Rep. Jason Villalba at black eye. title seven times. He won manded the best out of his group was too busy to come the State Capitol has intro- Today without those al- the NL MVP Award three players but cheating was not to California. duced something called the leged steroid fixes, baseball times and was runner-up in his vocabulary. I will always remember Protection of Texas Children seemingly has slowed down When I think of the game how he opened each show Act which would permit and seems never-ending. LEGAL NOTICE of baseball, I see the integ- with the rousing welcome: Texas schools to “appoint a Everything took the wayback rity of both these men as the “Howdy-hi, Shindiggers. member of the faculty as a machine home to pre-1998 Commonwealth of Massachusetts true definition of what the The Trial Court We’ve got a Shindig for you “school marshal,” who would and baseball keeps losing Probate and Family Court game of baseball is supposed that’s so far it’s out of sight.” be trained, certified and fans. Add meaningless Middlesex Division to be all about. Bill Medley of the Righteous authorized to carry a con- records and you can under- 208 Cambridge Street East Cambridge, MA 02141 Brothers once said of O’Neill, cealed weapon. Speaker Joe stand why football is (617) 768-5800 “Jimmy was the perfect Strauss has not yet taken America’s new pasttime. Docket No. MI12P5336EA LEGAL NOTICE guy to host the show. He a stand on this proposal. Baseball needs to redeem Estate of wasn’t slick; he never tried Republican Lt. Governor itself in the eyes of baseball ANTHONY di BONAVENTURA MICHAEL SORRENTINO (AGENT) to be too hip. He was just the Dave Dewhurst is also con- fans the world over. Should Date of Death November 12, 2012 95 CRESCENT AVE., SUITE 107 any player suspected of do- INFORMAL PROBATE REVERE, MA 02151 perfect guy to hold all that sidering legislation requir- PUBLICATION NOTICE (617) 347-9104 together.” I tried never to ing training for teachers ing steroids be allowed en- To all persons interested in the above (781) 286-8402 (fax) miss that show of his and all who want to carry weapons try into Cooperstown? Should captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner TO OWNER OR OWNERS OF THE the great guests who per- at work. they all be lumped together Christopher A. di Bonaventura of Chestnut Hill, MA. A Will has been admitted to informal FOLLOWING VEHICLES, IF YOU formed for TV viewers. The I am a strong supporter and barred forever? Without probate. COULD SHOW PROOF OF show only lasted 15 months of the first 10 amendments knowing for certain who the Christopher A. di Bonaventura of OWNERSHIP, PLEASE CONTACT on ABC but has been forever as the basis for our entire cheats were, can we just Chestnut Hill, MA has been informally THE ABOVE NUMBERS. appointed as the Personal Representative of VEHICLES NOT CLAIMED WITHIN remembered by many aging system of government. We assume the worse and write the estate to serve without surety on the bond. boomers even today. need the Bill of Rights in off the stats of that era? The estate is being administered under 21 DAYS OF THIS AD WILL BE SOLD AT PRIVATE SALE TO Another Great Opine order to have a true demo- These are questions that informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts SATISFY MONEY OWED ON THE from Letter Writer cratic republic. The govern- must be asked and an- Uniform Probate Code without supervision by ABOVE VEHICLES I love reading good letters ment isn’t them, it is us. swered. Hank Aaron no the Court. Inventory and accounts are not 1975 PONTIAC GRANDVILLE to the editor. Another However, I do not support longer holds the lifetime required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice BROUGHAM CONV showed up the other day in putting firearms in the home run record. Roger regarding the administration from the Personal VIN #2R67S5P215494 the Boston Herald from Teri classrooms of Texas or any- Maris no longer holds the Representative and can petition the Court in 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA O’Conner of Leominster who where else as a protection single season HR record. any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of 4 DOOR SEDAN stated, “Shame on Congress from crazed killers bent on Meanwhile, great players administration. Interested parties are entitled VIN #1N4AL2AP1BC161547 and the president for failing destruction of life. Texas like Mark McGwire, Barry to petition the Court to institute formal 2004 MERZ C240 SEDAN Bonds, Sammy Sosa and proceedings and to obtain orders terminating to keep the 2 percentage seems to be over-reaching or restricting the powers of Personal VIN #WDBRF61J24E018734 payroll-tax cut for Social and acting more out of emo- Roger Clemens retain their Representatives appointed under informal Security. Trying to protect tion than logic. Understand- amazing feats. Many of their procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if SUBMITTED BY MICHAEL SORRENTINO (AGENT) the middle-class? Really? able after Sandy Hook but supporters say they were al- any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. Run date: 2/1/13 They should all have to live still not the response needed. ready Hall of Famers before Run dates: 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2013 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 1, 2013 Page 15

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss

“Working on Some Ideas!” THE EYES OF TEXAS ARE resulted in Ray Allen and Big UPON HIM — It was one Baby Davis coming to the “To Keep Punching!” tough, grind out victory over Hub. Isn’t it interesting how Next Week’s Article Will Present Some of These Ideas and More! the defending NBA Champion so many of the players, their Miami Heat at the Garden on destinies and fates, inter- What I am focusing on with the input of others, will also be great too. An the last Sunday in January. twine over the years? is boxing and the M.M.A. would do very well. Boxing x-treme boxer will win the The C’s served notice that He played in Seattle for part (Mixed Martial Arts). I’ve got will always be in our hearts, M.M.A. world title and box- they still could win in this of one season before being a fighter, who is interested and continue to be the Great ing will continue to be the league — despite being with- traded to the Cleveland Cava- in introducing his style of x- Major Fight Sport, it’s great sport it is and has al- out play-caller Rajon Rondo. liers with former Celtic Wally treme boxing, to the M.M.A. always been. Adding the ways been. Got some ideas! And as the game entered the Szczerbiak on Febru-ary 21, I believe that this idea, along x-treme boxer to the M.M.A. Sounds like a “Challenge!” last moments of the fourth 2008. He played the 26 re- quarter and then into the maining games of the regu- overtime sessions, we could lar season, including one • An East Boston Renaissance (Continued from Page 1) not help but think about just where he scored 20 points one line we had read in against the Celtics. Saturday’s Boston Herald. The next season (2008- It was in the transactions 2009) he moved up to the section, that portion of the starting guard position with sports section printed in the Cavaliers, a team that small type that takes note of featured NBA All-Star LeBron the comings and goings of James. That squad won 66 athletes and front office regular season games, went personnel. 39-2 at home but lost in the And there it was — that Eastern Conference finals to former Celtic Delonte West the Orlando Magic. had signed on with the Texas Some decisions players Legends of the NBA’s Devel- have no control over. Shortly opment League. after LeBron James an- We thought about Delonte nounced “The Decision” to because the spirit and atti- leave Cleveland and play for tude that the Celtics pos- the Miami Heat, West was sessed in that inspiring con- traded to Minnesota, clearing test against Miami had his the way for the Celtics to sign grit and toughness written all him to a one year deal to back (Photo by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) over it. up Rajon Rondo. What goes West, who will be 30 this around comes around. First to be constructed is 13-acre waterfront site. is scheduled to be completed coming July, had two stints This time, averaging only a five-story apartment build- “Today represents the cul- in spring of 2014. on Causeway Street and was 5.6 points per game, West ing featuring 176 units, with mination of effort by the Gov- The construction of the originally selected by the lasted only that one season 26 designated for affordable ernor, the Mayor, the East first apartment building is Celtics as the 24th pick in the in Boston. Then it was on to housing and retail space Boston community and its expected to create some 200 2004 NBA draft. A native of Dallas where he averaged 9.6 on the ground floor. It is elected officials, Roseland full-time union labor jobs, Washington D.C., he played points per game during the part of a larger planned and Massport, to get this and is estimated to cost his high school ball in the 200-2012 season. He was mixed-use, 550 luxury-unit project restarted,” said Tho- roughly $46 million. RBS Maryland suburbs, where waived by the Mavericks in project scheduled to be built mas P. Glynn, Massport’s Citizens is providing $42.5 he led his public school late October and then signed over the next few years CEO & Executive Director. million in construction loan team (Eleanor Roosevelt High) by Texas of the D-League just on Massport-owned property “Like Piers Park, this devel- financing. Roseland is a to the state championship fi- last week. along Marginal Street and on opment represents a signifi- Mack-Cali Company with nals. Although his team lost, How long will he be there? Pier One. cant contribution by Mass- headquarters in Short Hills, he had 22 points and eight re- There was speculation in the “Just one year ago I made port to revitalize East Boston’s NJ. The general contractor bounds, continuing a string Globe that he even might a commitment to take East waterfront neighborhood. We for Portside at Pier One is that saw him score in double come back to Boston as a re- Boston’s enormous water- believe it will also prompt Cranshaw Construction of figures in all but one game placement for the injured front potential and turn other private development in Newton Lower Falls, MA. during his senior season. Rondo. But who knows? Ca- it into progress,” said Mayor the rebirth of one of Boston’s “We are delighted to That punched his ticket to reers have rebounded in the Thomas M. Menino. “Thanks hidden gems.” see this much-anticipated Division I St. Joseph’s Uni- D-League, other have come to focus and collective ac- In 1995, Massport con- project get underway, said versity in Philadelphia where to a close there. Part of it is tion, today I can proudly structed the 6.5 acre Piers Mitchell E. Hersh, President he played for three years, how the player performs, part share with the residents of Park, located adjacent to the and Chief Executive Officer, averaging 18.9 points and up to the needs of various East Boston this momentous Portside at Pier One site, of Mack-Cali. The extraordi- shooting 41 percent from NBA teams. Time will tell. housing start and a promis- and boasting the same spec- nary public and residential three point range through his His last big contract was ing neighborhood that is tacular views of downtown aspects of this community, junior year. The Hawks fin- with the Cavaliers when he underway.” Boston. The public park including an expanded ished the regular season un- signed a three-year, $12.7 In 2006, initial construc- features a 600-foot pedes- marina and shipyard, world defeated at 27-2 and were 30- million deal in September of tion began on the Roseland trian promenade extending class waterfront park and 2 when all was done. 2008. If he has been prudent project, but stalled during out into Boston’s inner har- magnificent views of the He then declared for the with his funds that money the economic downturn and bor, and more than 16 differ- downtown Boston skyline, NBA Draft and was selected should last a lifetime. challenging real estate mar- ent species of trees, flower- will all combine to energize by the C’s. Injuries bogged Meanwhile, it’s interesting ket. In 2012, Massport re- ing shrubs, annual and pe- the East Boston Waterfront.” him down in in his initial that while Rondo is out at structured the ground lease rennial flowers. “RBS Citizens is proud to season, limiting his playing least until September, the for the first apartment build- In addition to stunning work with Roseland who time to 39 games, mostly in man whose fate was inter- ing, giving new life to the views, Portside at Pier One are exceptional developers a bench role. twined with his continues to project. Massport and Rose- amenities include, close and to have met their West advanced to play a full play. Hoping for a return to land continued to work with proximity to the MBTA’s Blue needs throughout this season in 2005-2006, averag- basketball’s biggest and members of East Boston’s Line, on-site parking, public unique and transforma- ing 11.8 points and was se- brightest stage. Waterfront Development Ad- access to the waterfront and tional project,” said Kevin lected for the sophomore SCOLDING THE SCRIBES visory Committee (WDAC), landscaped open spaces. Boyle, Regional Manager for team as part of the Rookie — “You can write the obitu- the Jeffries Point Neighbor- Roseland is also providing a Commercial Real Estate at Challenge at NBA All-Star ary, I’m not.” That was coach hood Association, the East subsidy for a proposed water RBS Citizens. “We’ve been Weekend. Doc Rivers’ comment as he Boston Piers Project Advi- transportation service at very active in East Boston in During the 2006-2007 sea- entered the post game press sory Committee (Piers PAC) Lewis Street serving East recent years and look for- son West had several mem- conference area following the and local elected officials to Boston when the first apart- ward to being part of its con- orable games, including a team’s impressive victory preserve plans to revive the ment building opens, which tinued redevelopment. buzzer-beater that provided a over Miami that co-featured victory over the Bobcats, a the announcement of the loss last second shot against New of Rondo for the season. • Res Publica (Continued from Page 2) Jersey that sent the game And with that River threw one of America’s greatest con- adopts. Men who are chosen Tocqueville was so per- into overtime (the Celtics down the gauntlet and issued tributions to democracy and in this manner accurately rep- suaded that indirect election won) and a career high 31 a challenge. The team would the popular franchise, writ- resent the majority of the na- of senators could save the points against Minnesota in move forward, find a way to ing in Book I, Part 2, Chapter tion which governs them; but American democracy from a double overtime victory. win, find someone who could 5 of Democracy in America: they represent the elevated degenerating into despo- But there was also as new step up and get the job done. “…this transmission of the thoughts which are current in tism, as had historic democ- person on the scene — a fel- Will it happen? With rever- popular authority through an the community, the propensi- racies, that he confidently low guard by the name of sals come opportunities. Now assembly of chosen men op- ties which prompt its nobler predicted that Americans Rajon Rondo. that Rondo is out, bench play- erates an important change in actions, rather than the petty would surely expand the Thus, during the 2007 NBA ers can step in, get a chance it, by refining its discretion and passions which disturb or the principle to other offices. Draft, West was part of a deal to impress and maybe win a improving the forms which it vices which disgrace it.” Sadly he was wrong. that sent him to Seattle and starting position. Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 1, 2013