VOL. 118 - NO. 16 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, APRIL 18, 2014 $.35 A COPY What’s the Media to Do? by Sal Giarratani Buona Pasqua Once again, we see how easily our broad- cast media especially reacts to anniversa- ries of horrible tragedies such as last year’s HAPPY EASTER Boston Marathon Bombings which occurred on April 15. The Boston Marathon always happens on Pamela Donnaruma the Patriots Day holiday and last year in the aftermath of the bombings down by the Publisher and Editor finish line, we saw some incredible rescue work take place right before our eyes. I and the Staff remember watching the scenes on TV show- ing police and EMTs running toward the sound of the exploding bombs. That scene of the shall forever be remembered showing all to see that we are not an isolated islands of Post Gazette humanity but rather one. I knew the media would be back this year Wish a Happy Easter to endlessly go over every single gory detail. The media once again acts as an observer to horror pretending we need to see and hear to All Our The Dear Boston exhibition is open over and over again what transpired one year th ago. through May 11 at the Boston Public Advertisers and Readers As I watched one street reporter interview Library’s Copley Square Branch. It is part an author of a book on the bombings, I had of a larger array of programs offered in to laugh when she asked why it might be so honor and commemoration of the 2013 difficult for some of the families of the dead Boston Marathon. and wounded from last year’s carnage might (Photo courtesy of Boston Public Library) not be able to take part in any first anniver- Marathon also on Patriots Day that year and sary gatherings. Why is she asking him? sensing the aghast of the news media trying News Briefs Only those affected by last year’s horror to cover a road race while there was a tragic should be asked that question. By their and deadly siege taking place in Waco, Texas by Sal Giarratani absence in large numbers, I think we have at the David Korish Compound. The media no need for the question ever being asked. hated seeing two news stories happening What is so Racist about I still remember last Marathon Day. The at one time. How inconvenient for them, scattered body parts on Boylston Street and huh? Voter ID Laws? the ensuing chaos. I remember many first Too bad the media too often appears to be Every time someone proposes that voters responders and civilians rushing to help milking tragedy for apparent ratings and too present a photo identification before getting a victims. I also remember members of the bad for all those politicians who can’t seem voting ballot on Election Day, all the usually left- media with microphone in hand and to stay away from this day and let Boston wing suspects come out of the woodwork. Only cameramen besides them running into the heal together without any of them trying to racist bigots push Voter ID Laws because they fire to apparently report on what the scene comfort us with tired words from are trying to suppress racial minorities from looked like but not to assist victims. They speechwriters. voting. It is Jim Crow all over again. had their jobs to do. That and seemingly no On this Marathon Day, I remembered I had to laugh when I read that about 7 million more. all those lives altered forever. I remember Afghans turned out to vote in their recent presi- The media this year gets two bites of the the dead and injured. I remembered those dential election brandishing their photo IDs in apple as far as interviewing the same people who rushed to help. I will not remember the order to vote, the same photo IDs that Eric Holder and making the same statements. Lots of media corps or babbling politicians. and our Justice Department claims is a symbol words but little substance. We are Boston Strong because we just of voter intimidation. I still remember watching the 1993 Boston didn’t stand there, we rushed in to help. Quote to Note “In the end, we will not remember the words of our enemies but the silence of our friends.” — Rev. Martin L. King, Jr. Public Meetings on MBTA Fare Proposals So Let’s Go for Scott Brown The MBTA will hold public workshops on through Wednesday, April 30, 2014. It is time for N.H. conservatives to stop whin- the proposed fare changes so that comments Mail comments to: MBTA, 10 Park Plaza, ing that Scott Brown isn’t conservative enough and suggestions can be shared with MBTA Boston, MA 02116 Attention: Fare Proposal for them. They got one choice. They can vote to officials. The public hearing will be an Committee. re-elect U.S. Senator Jean Shaheen who takes opportunity to offer recorded comments. Submit comments electronically to: MBTA her marching orders from Harry Reid or they Comments at all meetings will be consid- website: mbta.com, email: fareproposal@ can vote for Brown who won’t be taking any orders ered by the MBTA and the MassDOT board mbta.com, Phone: 617-222-3200, TTY 617- from Reid. Remember, Shaheen voted for of directors. 222-5146. Obamacare and Brown did not. All meeting locations are accessible to Please visit mbta.com for a complete list of If any N.H. voters think that former U.S. Sena- people with disabilities. American Sign public meetings and workshops. tor Bob Smith can beat Shaheen this year, they Language services and assistive-listening For more information, please call 617-222- have rocks for brains. Not a bad guy, but he is so devices are available at all public workshops 3200, TTY (617) 222-5146 or visit mbta.com. yesterday. Brown isn’t perfect but he’s the best and hearings. MassDOT provides reasonable In 2009, the Massachusetts Department we got. accommodations free of charge upon re- of Transportation (MassDOT) was created to Not So Rev. Al Sharpton quest. To request an accommodation or for unify the state’s various transportation language assistance, please contact Trish agencies. MassDOT now includes the High- It is always nice to hear when someone in the Foley at [email protected] or (857) 368- way Division, the MBTA and Rail Transit public you just can’t stand gets caught in his 8907. CART, language translation, or inter- Division, the Aeronautics Division, and the (Continued on Page 15) pretation requests should be made at least Registry of Motor Vehicles. MassDOT is com- 10 business days before the meeting. mitted to providing a safe and reliable trans- Written comments will also be accepted portation system.
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“Listen, my children and you shall hear Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere, VERGIL On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-five.” During the past few weeks Some of his early unimpor- New England’s original “On the Road” man looms large in we have been discussing tant work included short these parts — life-sized, in fact, in bronze, in Boston’s North Roman scholars who were poems about past national End. There, as well, you’ll find his house preserved, just as prominent during the Cicer- heroes, instructional poems, his ride is preserved in the Longfellow poem. onian portion of the Golden and a poem called “Catalep- Age. These greats were ton,” which provided facts “You know the rest. In the books you have read, Lucretius, Cicero, Sallust, about his life that were not How the British Regulars fired and fled —” Julius Caesar, and Varro. otherwise available. Some- This week we pass into the time around 37 BC Vergil And that morning of April 19th officially marks the begin- second half of the Golden Age completed his first work ning of the American War of Independence. We celebrate or Augustan Period. This is of major importance. These it as Patriots’ Day, and, like Revere, take to the road — a the age which boasts of the were ten pastoral poems renowned 26 miles of road from Hopkinton to Boston. famous poets Vergil, Horace, called “Eclogues” which car- At the original Marathon, 26 miles from Athens, Greece, and Ovid, the popular histo- ried on a dialogue between free, Democratic, Western civilization faced and defeated rian Titus Livy, and of course, two shepherds. the forces of absolutism. It is a battle that has been fought Vitruvius, the author of a The fourth of his ten many times. It will be fought many more times. Freedom volume called “The Ten Books Eclogues tells of the birth of a must always be prepared to fight just to be free. of Architecture.” child and an ensuing period On September 11, 2001, after the unprovoked terrorist’s Our scholarly Roman for to- of peace and prosperity. This attacks on thousands of innocent, unsuspecting civilians, day is Publius Vergilius Maro, was regarded, of course, as a President George W. Bush spoke of why we were attacked, the great national poet, and Virgil reading the Aeneid to prophecy of the coming of and why we shall prevail: “America was targeted for attack also the most famous of all Octavian, 19th-century steel Christ. He also wrote “The because we’re the brightest beacon for freedom and oppor- Roman poets. He was born in engraving. Georgics” or “Georgica.” An tunity in the world. And no one will keep that light from 70 BC in a village in Cisalpine agricultural poem in four shining.” Gaul. There is no doubt about his writings there is no doubt books, on the life and occu- Our free and open society was again attacked last Patri- the spelling of his name since that he received an excellent pation of farmers. It also ots’ Day. This Patriots’ Day celebrations will be colored with inscriptions clearly spell out education. His health was al- glorified country life and told the dark hues of mourning for those killed or injured by Vergilius and never Virgilius. ways quite delicate and con- of the beauties of Italy. The the diabolical actions of two wicked men. He was educated at Cremona, sequently he never sought to Georgica is said to have Our patriot forefathers (and every America is a Son of Mediolanum (Milan), and increase his popularity exhibited a high artistic per- Liberty, regardless of when your people came here) knew Neapolis (Naples), and from through a military career. fection in Latin poetry and is that freedom is worth fighting for. This Patriots’ Day let’s claimed to be the literary reflect on the cause of freedom, and thank the brave work which confirmed his American men and women who, in every war from the position as the foremost poet Revolution to our current military engagements in the of that era. Middle East, have made it possible for us to enjoy this The last great work of Vergil April 21st as a free people. was of course his “Aenid,” an epic poem in 12 books which from “Promoting Italian culture were composed between 29 and the preservation of and 19 BC. Being mythologi- Buona Pasqua Italian heritage.” Sal LaMattina cal in nature it was modeled & Family after the Homeric poems, and 35 Bennington Street told of the adventures of the East Boston, MA 02128 Boston City Councilor - District 1 hero “Aeneas” after the fall of Troy. 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James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma Francesco (Chip) Piatti is Pro- 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 fessor of History, Theory, Col- lage and Design Studies at Vol. 118 - No. 16 Friday, April 18, 2014 the Boston Architectural Col- lege. He also serves as Se- OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and nior thesis Advisor and Port- RED SOX LEGEND POSES WITH CIARAMITARO FAMILY sacred traditions of this our adopted country folio Reviewer. Besides his — Boston Red Sox legenday Infielder, and Hall of Famer the United States of America: To revere its laws schedule of architectural Rico Petrocelli (center) stops to pose with members of and inspire others to respect and obey them: To talks and tours, Mr. Piatti the Ciaramitaro family at the North End Athletic Association’s Annual Awards Dinner. L to R: Tony (Taro) strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense consults regularly with pas- tors and parish administra- Ciaramitaro, grandsons Drew and Mark, and son Daniel. of civic duty: In all ways to aid in making this tors on matters of liturgical Taro and Petrocelli were cited for their Community country greater and better than we found it. and architectural detail. Service. The talk for the group is called Signs of Christ: Visible manifestations of the Savior’s Alfonso “Al” Longo Presence, in art and architec- ture. It traces the appearance Alfonso C. Longo, 94, passed of signs and other wonders away on April 13, 2014. Long indicating the presence of prominent as a publicist in Jesus in the world, through- Boston, Al was born in the out history, as depicted in West End to Peter and Teresa Biblical and secular art. (Lavina) Longo on June 18, 1919. The fourth of six The St. Joseph Society siblings, he graduated from Communal Lenten Penance Dorchester High School for Service will commence at Boys and attended Boston 11:00 am. NEAA Official, Hon. Robert “Ted” Tomasone (left) presents University. Serving in the This will be both a wonder- the North End Athletic Association’s Annual Community United States Marine Corps ful way to prepare for Easter, Service Award to Tony Taro (center) in recognition of his during World War II, he was stationed in Washington, and an opportunity to recon- 40 years of portraying “Santa Claus” in the Annual D.C., San Diego, and Honolulu, and worked on the cile with God, the Church and Christmas Parade. (Photo by Drew Ciaramitaro) staff of The Leatherneck Magazine. one another. Returning to Boston, Al began a long career in public There will be readings from relations at Loew’s Theatres, where he met his future the New Testament; and par- business partner, Sandy Giampapa. They founded ticipants will join in spirit Publicity, Inc., in 1946, and together they served a with Pope Francis as to- Buona Pasqua roster of clients spanning sports, entertainment, and gether we acknowledge our- corporations for more than 50 years. Al also had selves as ordinary sinful ownership interest in Pleasure Island, an amusement people in need of God’s for- park in Wakefield, during the 1960’s, and quietly giveness and grace. After lis- supported a number of charitable causes. tening to God’s word, praying In 1947, Al married Helen (LaRosa) Longo. They quietly, and reciting the Act raised their two children, Patrice Longo Dworkin and of Contrition and the Lord’s Peter C. Longo in Winchester, where they also enjoyed Prayer together, we will re- Order Sons of Italy in America golf, tennis, and curling. In 1985, Helen and Al moved ceive a communal penance Grand Lodge of Massachusetts to Danvers, where they delighted in living and golfing for our sins, absolution and at Ferncroft. Helen passed away in 2004. a blessing. Carmelita Bello, State President Al is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Patrice Fr. Jack Izzo, S.J. will pre- and Steven Dworkin of Pacific Palisades, CA, his son side over the service; and and the State Council and daughter-in-law Peter and Sharyn Longo of will be available for indi- www.osiama.org Danvers, sister Anne Mondeau of Arvada, CO, vidual private confessions grandchildren Adam and Chloe Dworkin and Travis and reconciliations for those and Nikolas Longo, and several nieces and nephews. who so desire. Funeral services will be private. Expressions of Please avail yourself of this sympathy may be made in Al Longo’s name to the wonderful opportunity to Alzheimer’s Foundation and the E. N. Rogers Memorial cleanse your heart and soul Easter Blessings from Veterans Hospital in Bedford. of guilt, regrets and painful memories. Have a Happy Easter from
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Easter is also when by Sal Giarratani its symbols, from delicate Piazza, or “the Madonna who we break open the hollow bunnies to colorful flowers, runs in the square.” On Eas- uovo di Pasqua, or Easter Fort Hood Wasn’t Terrorism This Time But ... remind us that spring has ter Sunday, a procession car- egg, and reveal the surprises Unlike November 5, 2009, when Maj. Nidal Hasan, a self- come, spreading her warm ries a statue of the Virgin hidden inside (usually proclaimed “Soldier of Allah” shouted “Allahu Akhbar” and cloak of rebirth around the Mary clad in black. At some candy!). All of these customs then went on a deadly rampage, killing 13 and wounded world. Easter represents the point in the parade, the Vir- establish Easter as one of 32 in what the White House continues to call “workplace joy and happiness of watch- gin recognizes that Jesus the most joyous times of the violence,” the recent Fort Hood shootings does look like a ing nature blossom once has risen from the tomb, and year in my mind. real case of workplace violence. more, of seeing the Earth so the people carrying her Of course, Easter in Italy This time a soldier, SPC Ivan Lopez, killed 3 and wounded burst alive once again with shed off her black cloak and is also characterized by sev- 16 others. It must have looked like a nightmare getting bright hues and the promise run with her towards the eral foods crafted especially repeated, as once again a gunman opened fire at this Army of mornings filled with sun- church. Bells ring, and people for the holiday. My father base, home to the 1st Cavalry Division in Killeen, Texas. shine. My family’s Easter cheer and clap with unbridled likes the colomba pasquale, The president assured the nation that this was not a ter- celebrations have always joy. This ritual exemplifies or Easter dove, which is a rorist attack. As if this makes it any easier to digest. This honored the Italian tradi- Easter in Italy — an un- sweet bread shaped like a time the shooter was identified as a soldier who has been tions that pay homage to this abashed festival of delight dove and sometimes deco- treated for mental health issues who served in Iraq in 2011. sense of rebirth. For Easter following the austere Lenten rated with multicolored The Army has admitted that the shooter had been under- in Italy is no slight affair — season. Another surprising sprinkles. Some versions of going evaluation for post traumatic stress disorder and treat- it is considered the most ritual takes place in Flo- the colomba pasquale have ment for depression and anxiety but the post commander important holiday of the rence, known as il Scoppio Easter eggs tucked in at Lt. General Mark A. Milley stated late last week that his year, a day of both profound del Carro, or explosion of the the top, the egg being an “underlying medical conditions” were not a direct factor in religious significance and cart, in which a decorated easily recognizable symbol the shootings. He added, “We believe that the immediate quaint customs that honor wagon laden with fireworks of new life, whether refer- precipitating factor was more likely an escalating argument the Earth’s reawakening. bursts in a colorful display in ring to Jesus’s Resurrec- in his unit area.” The family gatherings, spe- the city center. While less tion or the rebirth of na- However, on his Facebook page, the shooter expressed cial dishes, and natural ele- explosive, the traditions my ture during the spring. My outrage over Adam Lanza’s shootings at the elementary ments all combine to make family observes also pay heed grandmother, on the other school in Newtown, Connecticut. an Italian Easter, or Pasqua, to the sense of giddy elation hand, fondly remembers the His father down in Puerto Rico believes his son must have a supreme feast of spring, that accompanies Easter. pastiera, or Easter pie. Dif- been mentally ill and not “in his right mind.” revelry of new life and warm We set out beautifully dyed ferent versions of pastiera After 40 years with the State Department of Mental Health, days. eggs, as bright as a spring exist according to the region; 27 years as a police officer, I would tend to believe the father My father, who grew up in sunburst. We wear new some are savory, while sweet is correct. It would seem with hindsight that this young sol- the Abruzzi town of Sulmona, clothes, as Italian supersti- ones may be made with dier was quite troubled for some time and the help he needed remembers a specific ritual tion decrees that this is a ricotta, rice or wheat berries. wasn’t apparently getting to him quick enough. that remains synonymous must for Easter, and this My pastiera is a ricotta pie The mental health system nationwide needs to get much with Easter in his mind. The feels so natural among the with orange peel and chunks better and quickly or these kinds of shootings will continue of chocolate, and I am to happen. In many ways terrorism is at work, but it is the already craving its delicate unseen terrorism of a troubled mind. yet tangy taste as I write this How many out there around us are harboring dark sentence. Lamb is also an thoughts? How many are taking antidepressants to deal with important Easter staple in a growing dark hole which can create hallucinations, delu- Italy, being both symbolic of sions and euphoria. spring animals and Jesus’s This country when dealing with mental health issues title as Lamb of God. Since I seems just crazy at times. How can a lieutenant general am a vegetarian, I stick with actually say that the underlying psychiatric issues were not admiring the intricate pieces a direct factor in the shootings? of butter molded and deco- With the shooter dead, we may never know why he did as rated to look like lambs that he did at Fort Hood. Did the previous 2009 rampage play a adorn Italian shop windows. role? What of the deaths recently of his mother and grandfa- Finally, Italians do not stop ther? What about his time in combat in Iraq. their feasting once Easter Trouble is, trying to deal with mental illness in this coun- Sunday ends. The following try is hard to do. One because of the cost of effective treat- day, Easter Monday, is known ments and two, the massive denial by most over the way we as La Pasquetta, or “Little treat victims of mental illness in our society. Effective treat- Easter.” Italians celebrate ment of mental illness may be quite costly but look at the this day with picnics in the cost to society of our current reactive approach to tortured countryside or beach, enjoy- minds around us. ing the beautiful spring We can and should do much better to prevent the next weather and the company of Ivan Lopez from making more gruesome news. loved ones. (Continued on Page 14) “Auguri di Buona Pasqua” DRIVERS from Now Hiring Owner Operators Buona Pasqua 85% of Gross, 40% Advance. 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Walker was the first Re-awakening the Heart of Boston female American millionaire as an That big ugly thing Boston- a discount and then have area that has been spiraling entrepreneur in making facial and hair care products ians have come to call “the the option of visiting an old- downward for over a decade for African-American women in the 1920s hole” is still there, always fashioned soda fountain, is misses the point. Walgreens, blocked and often with a now just a memory. When especially an all-purpose Ciao Bella, crane in the middle. It’s still Woolworth went out of busi- store like the flagship (sell- Madam C. J. Walker was the eyesore of Downtown ness, its former Downtown ing food, wine, cheese, medi- an amazing woman. She Crossing, made more pain- site became a Marshall’s, a cine, vitamins, and the typi- was born Sarah Breedlove on ful to the eye by the remains store indistinguishable from cal merchandise) is exactly a Louisiana Plantation after of the building that was the neighboring T.J. Maxx the kind of store Downtown the Emancipation from once the symbol of Down- and H&M. needs to attract customers parents who were former town’s elegance and liveli- Worse, most of the build- in the post-Woolworth days. slaves. In 1905 she married ness. Filene’s shut down in ings have remained vacant, But the real promise is the a St. Louis newspaperman 2006 after a merger with few companies daring to take completion of the Millen- and changed her name to Macy’s. The wrecking crew a gamble in this economy. nium Towers expected to Madam C. J. Walker. arrived the following year, What was once the home of be finished this fall where She became interested in taking down two of the struc- Jordan Marsh, Borders, and Filene’s once stood. It will be hair care in her late 30s tures and the plaza to its the Enchanted Village every a large building, consisting when due to damaging hair side, once a summertime Christmas is now more or of residential apartments, products and stress caused hotspot and a haven for cart less a ghost town. It’s sad to retail, and offices. That will her hair loss. In order to vendors. Gone too are the see, especially for those old be the real booster shot treat her condition she de- in order to achieve such mini coffee and smoothie enough to remember it as the for the revival of Downtown veloped her own formula at great success catering to the shops that operated beneath shopping hub of New England. Crossing. home selling it to friends needs of African-American the iconic building. To be sure, the decline was Time will tell how well and family and selling it door women to this day. All that is left of the old a long time coming. It began Downtown Crossing will take to door. She built an empire. Recently on an Antiques Filene’s Department Store with the post-war suburban to its new lease on life, but As quoted by Walker “I am Road Show one of Madam now is the neoclassic white sprawl and the emergence of it means too much to us not merely satisfied in mak- C.J. Walker’s Beauty Text shell and the lonely clocks the shopping mall, a bigger Bostonians to just let it go. ing money for myself, for I Books on Beauty Culture with the word “Filene’s” still blow. It was already showing We have invested too much am endeavoring to provide was appraised. Being a First scrawled across, ghosts of its clear signs of being a neigh- of our collective identity and employment for the women Edition the book was ap- former life. And, of course, bor of the Combat Zone by memories to the heart of the of my race.” Her daughter praised at $10,000! Wow! there are always the memo- the time I was a child. But, I Hub. We will be here through A’Lelia inherited her So if you have an extra ries, something we Boston- am old enough to have seen its renovation and revival, mother’s beauty and hair $10,000 you can make his- ians never had a shortage of. the work of its two deadliest never abandoning the pride care empire. And to this day tory too! What happened to Filene’s foes, the rise of online shop- of our city. she admires her mother’s BuonaPasqua to all! happened to many of the ping and the economic col- The Downtown Crossing self taught business skills — Mary DiZazzo-Trumbull other icons on the once lapse of the mid-21st century. we remember may be gone vibrant Washington Street. But, not all is lost. Last for good, but its story ain’t Read prior weeks’ “All That Zazz” columns at Barnes & Noble folded almost year it seems that my fel- over yet. www.allthatzazz.com. Mary is a third-generation cosmetolo- a decade ago and has re- low Bostonians joined me gist and a Massachusetts distributor of Kosmea brand rose mained an empty building in saying enough is enough Happy Easter hip oil products. She may be contacted at (978) 470-8183 or since. Borders followed when regarding the state of our [email protected]. the company as a whole city’s Downtown. It’s not only DIAMONDS went belly up in 2011. FYE, the heart of our city but our ROLEX $ SELL YOUR GOLD $ a five-story music and video pride as well. Sure enough, ESTATE JEWELRY store, bailed out after that. work is being done. This fall Bought & Sold Now! VOTED Even Wendy’s didn’t last. saw the completion of the NOW !!! #1 BEST Jewelers Exch. Bldg. PLACE Today Downtown Crossing Kensington Complex which $1,500 781-286-CASH TO SELL is in a depressing state, an opened up this fall as did Jim (617) 263-7766 Per Ounce! 24K JEWELRY embarrassment to the spot various hotels around the We Buy Diamonds, Gold and Silver Jewelry it used to be. The once hop- Paramount Theater. Wal- We Buy Gold and Silver Coins ping streets are eerily quiet greens opened its third flag- Jewelry Box 345 Broadway, Revere these days. Most of the stores ship store at the former site Happy — EXTRA SPENDING MONEY — (even the five & dimes) that of Borders Bookstore. Not sellgoldmass.com gave the place character long before it opened there Easter Hours 10-5:30 pm every day. Saturdays until 3:30 pm have been replaced by ge- Globe writer Paul McMorrow neric chains that could be at wrote an editorial in which home in any city. And I’m he stated that opening a not talking about exclusive Walgreens was a sign of low Buona Pasqua stores either. 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America in History Landing of Columbus East Boston, MA 02128 Designs created & implemented by Constantino Brumidi (1805-1880) The Michelangelo of the United States Capitol Phone: 617.569.5590 OCTOBER ITALIAN HERITAGE Fax: 617.569.4846 Bistro • Beer • Wine MONTH COMMITTEE Giuseppe Pastorelli, What Consul General of Italy, Honorary Chairman James DiStefano, President Happens Buona Pasqua Dr. John Christoforo, Chairman of the Board Salvatore Bramante, Vice-President Fiscal Affairs When You Mattéo Gallo Marisa Di Pietro, Recording Secretary Dr. Spencer DiScala, Historian Don’t Dr. Stephen F. Maio, Director of Education o Appraisals Carmelita Bello, State President OSIA, Director Advertise? Sales & Rentals Maurizio Pasquale, President COMITES, Director Anna Quadri, President Italian American Assoc. of N.E. Director Nothing! • Comm. Lino Rullo, President Emeritus Real Estate Hon. Joseph V. Ferrino, Ret., Chairman Emeritus For information on advertising in the Hon. Peter W. Agnes, Jr., Chairman Emeritus Post-Gazette, 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 www.ItalianHeritageMonth.com (617) 499-7955 call 617-227-8929. (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 18, 2014 Page 7 North End Against Drugs SENIOR LUNCHEON Freeway Registration Required Says ... Thanks to a grant from the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, North End Against Drugs will be holding Buona Pasqua, Happy Easter to All!!! a Senior Luncheon for North End seniors age 60 and over. Keep my pooch friends safe nent of Easter grass is non- eggs, make sure your dog The event will be held on Monday, May 5th at Limoncello by avoiding the seven deadly digestible and can get tangled can’t get inside them and eat Restaurant in North Square. The event is free of charge, sins of Easter. Easter is just in your animal’s intestines. the contents or worse yet, try BUT is only for North End residents. In order to attend you around the bend and while it This can lead to a blockage to swallow the plastic egg and must register in advance. There is limited seating. To reg- typically means tons of fun for and potential perforation. If choke on it, or get it lodged in ister, please call John Romano at 617-880-9901. You must the kids: Easter egg hunts, ingested, the grass can cause their intestine. give your name, address and phone number for a call back. colorful Easter baskets stuffed choking or become lodged Candy Wrappers: Alumi- You may only register for yourself. The deadline to register to the brim with chocolate inside the stomach or intes- num or plastic candy wrap- is Friday, April 25th or when it is full, whichever comes bunnies, marshmallow chicks tines, creating an obstruc- pers can also be a potential first. and jelly beans galore, it could tion. Signs of obstruction pet hazard during Easter. The event starts at 12 Noon. There will be entertainment mean real trouble for some of are loss of appetite and vom- Many pets (especially cats and delicious food. our other family members: our iting. Animals showing these and dogs) are naturally drawn animals. So while the rest of the symptoms should be taken to the texture, bright colors family members are celebrating to the veterinarian for an and crinkly sound wrappers this joyous holiday, make sure abdominal x-ray. This prob- make and often unintention- Forum with Councilor Michelle Wu your dogs and cats stay happy lem is treated with surgical ally consume them while and healthy with a few tips on removal of the foreign mate- playing. Consumption of these the potential pet perils of rial and is considered a true items can cause intestinal in East Boston Postponed Easter. emergency. disturbances and even an in- Due to an unforeseen schedul- Easter Lilies: Easter Lilies Other Candy: Chocolate is testinal obstruction in your ing conflict, the Forum with are beautiful and symbolic of not the only candy finding its animal. Councilor Michelle Wu, originally many of the virtues of the way into Easter baskets that A Live Easter Bunny: scheduled for April 28th at the holiday; however, they and all often sit at eye-level to your What’s more tempting on East Boston Public Library, will lily flowers are deadly poison dog or cat. There are jelly Easter than to bring home have to be postponed. No new date to cats if any part of the plant beans, puffy marshmallow the “real thing” a live Easter has been scheduled as of yet. East is ingested. Families with chicks, candied eggs and bunny? If this is something Boston Main Streets is working house cats simply should not more, all of which can cause you’re thinking about, think with the councilor’s office to risk the lethal danger posed gastrointestinal disturbance again. Rabbits are not toys, reschedule a new date very soon. to their pets by having lilies in animals. Most threatening nor are they low mainte- “We are sorry to have to resched- anywhere near their cats. though are products con- nance pets. They require the ule the councilor,” says Max All portions of the plant are taining Xylitol, an artificial same level of care as a dog or Gruner, Executive Director of poisonous to a cat’s kidneys sweetener. Xylitol can be so cat and need plenty of room East Boston Main Streets, “but we when eaten and even with toxic to pets that within 30 to play and hop. While they are absolutely committed to getting Councilor Wu to East prompt veterinary care, treat- minutes of consuming a can be cuddly and affection- Boston very soon to have an opportunity to talk to our small ment is not always success- small amount of Xylitol sweet- ate, they can also become and micro business community.” ful. Lilies are beautiful, but ened product, a dog can expe- easily frightened when held For more details or questions, please call Max Gruner, they are life threatening to rience a dramatic drop in or confronted by other ani- Executive Director of East Boston Main Streets at cats and the two should be blood sugar, begin vomiting, mals. Unfortunately, most 617-561-1044. kept far apart. become lethargic and have rabbits purchased as Easter Chocolate: While chocolate difficulty standing or walking. gifts end up either abandoned might taste good to kids and Some may have seizures, on the streets, which is a Auguri di parents, it can be quite dan- develop internal hemorrhag- sure death sentence, or in gerous for dogs and cats. ing, lesions and suffer liver shelters. Buona Pasqua Chocolate contains caffeine failure. Enjoy this Easter whatever and a compound called theo- Rotten Easter Eggs: Easter you’re going to do and protect from bromine, which stimulates egg hunts are tradition for your cat or dog from harm. I the nervous system and most families, an event chil- know I am going to sit can be toxic to animals. If dren always look forward to. on the grass and watch all The Pirandello Lyceum enough is ingested, your pet So may your dogs, which is the excitement of the day. To Rosario Cascio, President can suffer from vomiting, why it’s important to keep all my READERS and my Frank Ciano, Esq., First Vice-President diarrhea, abnormal heart track of where all the hard- FRIENDS at the Post-Gazette Maria Capogreco, Second Vice-President and Treasurer rhythms, tremors, seizures, boiled eggs are hidden when enjoy your holiday and keep Dorothy Maio, Corresponding Secretary and worst case scenario, planning your backyard Eas- safe. Maria Luisa Saraceni, Recording Secretary death. While all forms of ter egg hunt. Many animals That’s all for now!!! Lino Rullo, Scholarship Fund Executive chocolate can be toxic to cats have become sick after sniff- Remember Boston Strong Vincent Fazzolari, Scholarship Chairman and dogs, white chocolate has ing out and consuming a rot- and please keep the family of our fallen heroes Michael R. Dr. Stephen F. Maio, Chairman of the Board the least amount of stimu- ten Easter egg that was likely lants. Dark and baking choco- forgotten from a previous Kennedy and Lt. Edward J. www.pirandello.com late have the highest. hunt. If possible, use plastic Walsh, Jr., in your prayers Plastic Easter Basket eggs instead of real eggs. during this Easter holiday as Grass: Easter grass may However, if you do use plastic they will be sorely missed. serve as a nice cushy nest for HAPPY EASTER all the eggs and candy gath- ered during an Easter egg hunt, but your dog or cat can find it too tantalizing to pass PINELLI’S up, it could cause some real problems. The plastic compo- Bakery and Function Facilities Visit our Shops for your Happy Traditional Easter Specialties Easter Open Easter Sunday 8 am - 2 pm Pizza Grana (Wheat Pie), Pizza Ghiena, Happy Easter Strufoli, Taralles, St. Joseph Zeppole JOIN US IN Italian Pastry and more EAST BOSTON GROWING STRONGER 282 Bennington Street, East Boston SOCIAL TOGETHER 617-567-1992 CENTERS YMCA Membership Includes: JOHN F. KELLY, 6WDWHRIWKH$UW)LWQHVV&HQWHU FREE*HW6WDUWHG3URJUDP Route One South, Lynnfield *URXS([HUFLVH6WXGLR FREE*URXS([HUFLVH&ODVVHV Executive Director 3HUVRQDO7UDLQLQJ FREE&KLOGFDUH:KLOH 781-592-5552 68 Central Square 1XWULWLRQ&RQVXOWDWLRQV authentic gowns. They were with the swimsuit followed by Push4171 who are rising one-of-a-kind meant for a by evening wear to on stage up high on the pop charts. queen dresses and well interviews where a little The night was an ele- worth checking out her store humor crept in. The saying gant event that took many or visiting her website at “pain is beauty” was put to months of prepping and hard www.chantillyplace.com. truth. When each of these work from Assistant Direc- When you enter the the- flawless ladies was asked, tor Monique Taylor, Co- atre it is an amazing and “How are you” the common Director Jeff Butterworth, modern space. The first five response was, “Hungry, I just Program Development Raquel rows are beautiful tables want a slice of pizza.” The Rohlfing, Operations Tony with leather benches and word “competition” is used Hyppolit, Moderator Dacey were perfect placement to often in pageants and that it Zouzas also the star of the see the sold out show. The is. Just like an athlete in a show and one amazing event started off with an sporting event these women women for all she gives to inspirational and warming put in countless inspiring the organization Director welcome to Boston with a hours of training and per- Jena Tang. Since 1937, the The 2014 Beauties of Massachusetts have been highlight video of our amaz- fecting that takes dedica- Miss United States Organi- crowned. L-R: Miss Teen Nina Murray, Miss Renata ing city and just how strong tion. Just before the crowing zation provides an avenue of De Carvahlo, unkown and Ms. Alicia Watkins. we stand. of the 2014 queen then cur- achievement for women and (Photo by Angela Cornacchio) After the celebrity panel of rent Miss Massachusetts girls ages 8-40. At the local, judges were introduced: Julianna Smith took stage state, and national level, Socially Scene Reviewed and Match.com event coordi- Traci Bingham, our local to give her heartwarming the program promotes each … Recently Boston was host nator. Standing next to him Baywatch babe; Amber Lu, a farewell speech. titleholder’s platform for to one of the most elegant through the night was the designer of luxury leathers The time had come for community service while events honored with rich tra- breathtaking and current for iPhone and iPads along seven ladies to stop hold- acting as a national partner dition, the Miss Massachu- Miss United States Candice with an extensive runway ing their breath and just with Relay for Life and the setts United States Pageant. Dillard. resume from walking in embrace in holding each American Cancer Society. The Revere Hotel wel- The night began in the shows from Milan, Paris to other’s hands for the final- The pageant process pro- comed some of the North Revere Hotel Theatre lobby Hong Kong; Rocky Graziano, ists to be announced. All of vides a positive and memo- East’s finest in the fashion with cocktails and shopping the 1994 Mr. Pre-Teen pag- the women were unique, rable environment, with and entertainment industry as many of the designers and eant winner who will only stunning role models yet it focus on encouragement to say good bye to Julianna artists in the show set up move up to national titles, was Renta De Carvalho who and community. The na- Smith, the 2013 queen, and shop to display their fantas- TV appearances and cur- walked away with the 2014 tional Miss United States see who was to take on the tic editions to the evening. rently on the Board of Direc- Miss Massachusetts title. It competition includes the title. Designer Colleen Ferry and tors for the Miss Boston was an emotional moment divisions of Miss, Ms., Teen, The competition was co- owner of onsite Chantilly Scholarship Organization, for the freshly crowned Junior Teen, Pre-Teen and hosted by Chris Timoney, a Place glamorized not only Reaz Hoque CEO of The queen and her large cheer- Little Miss, taking place in former ABC News member Miss United States but many SYNERGY and the fashion- ing section of family and Washington, D.C. during now a Sporting News Radio of the contestants with her ista herself Rosanna Sinel friends. The closing of the Independence Day activi- Ortiz Founder and President evening was a performance ties. 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We’re at Ecco in East Boston … This neighborhood BOSTON’S NORTH END newcomer is wowing the crowds. – Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Phantom Gourmet Review Friday & Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Tel: 617-720-1050 Union Bar til Midnight 107 Porter Street, East Boston, MA www.5northsquare.com 41 Union St. 617-227-2750 for Reservations and Additional Information Under the new management of Please Call 617-561-1112 or www.eccoboston.com Gennaro who also brings you Functions • Most Major Credit Cards Honored Valet Parking • Reservations Recommended FREE PARKING Caffé Vittoria and Florentine Cafe POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 18, 2014 Page 9 ally Scene y Angela Cornacchio Not your average expo is on its way back to Boston! The Wine Riots will return April 18th-19th at the Park Plaza comics working today and the world and represent Castle. that has made her a legend almost every style of wine, (Photo by lynnfredwheeling.wordpress.com) among comics and audi- every size winery, and ences alike is her ability to regions that you probably wine expo will be at the Park time. On Sunday, April 27th be spontaneous with a had no idea produced great Plaza Castle April 18th-19th. top salons throughout the crowd. Poundstone says: “No wines. It’s the job of the The castle is located at region, including both two shows I do are the same. experts pouring to share 130 Columbus Avenue, Bos- Boston locations for Blo Blow It’s not that I don’t repeat with you the story behind ton and you may visit Dry Bar, will come together material. I do. My shows, each wine, so that you can www.secondglass.com for in support of HAIRraising for when they’re good, and I like learn exactly what it is you tickets and times. Boston Children’s Hospital. to think they often are, are are tasting. HaiRAISING … After a cold For the fifth year, salons will like a cocktail party. When They have compiled this and snowy winter, marked go to all lengths for kids you first get there, you talk list of the executive booths by months of hats, hiberna- as part of HAIRraising for about how badly you got lost that bring just a little bit tion and heavy coats, it’s the Boston Children’s Hospital, and how hard it was to find more to Wine Riot. These perfect time to freshen up founded by hair legend, John parking. Then you tell a guys will have the big booths your look for spring. People Frieda of John Frieda Hair story about your kids or what at the center of it all and all over Boston and New Care and John Frieda you just saw on the news. go the extra mile to provide England can do just that, and You meet some new people educational features and tast- do a good deed at the same (Continued on Page 13) and ask them about them- ing opportunities. You will The legendary Paula selves. Then, someone says, have the opportunity to; Poundstone will be at the “Tell that story you used to sample sake, get your grub North Shore Music Theater tell,” and then someone on on with Brooklyn Oyster Buona Pasqua for a one night only perfor- the other side of the room Party, Roxy’s Grilled Cheese th mance on April 19 . spills a drink, and you mock and more. Also you can hit MODERN PASTRY SHOP, INC. (Photo by stltoday.com) them. No one ever applauds up the Bubbly Bar and Wine ITALIAN & FRENCH PASTRY a schedule for the upcoming me when I leave a party, 101 to taste six sparkling Cakes ~ Confectionary ~ Candies appearances for Miss Mas- though. I think they high wines of every style from 257 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113 sachusetts United States or five.” France, Italy, and the U.S. (617) 523-3783 more information visit Once every decade a at the Bubbly Bar. Lock down 20 Salem Street, Medford, MA 02155 www.missunitedstates.com. comedian comes along like the difference between Oaked (781) 396-3618 Looking For a Laugh … Paula Poundstone and on and Unoaked, Mature and WWW.MODERNPASTRY.COM The North Shore Music April 19th you can catch her Young, Dry and Sweet, and Theatre will have the one act at The North Shore Old World vs. New World at and only Paula Poundstone Music Theatre. Show time Wine 101. Get fluent in the on April 19th. is 7:30 pm and the theatre basics! Happy Easter Twenty-five years ago is located at 62 Dunham The Wine Riots are back Paula Poundstone climbed Road, Beverly, MA. If you in Boston and a reason to on a Greyhound bus and would like more information celebrate! The one of a kind KELLEY SQUARE PUB traveled across the country on the show or to purchase 84 Bennington Street stopping in at open mic nights tickets visit www.nsmt.org. Buona Pasqua East Boston, MA 02128 at comedy clubs as she went. Boston it’s Time to Riot A high school drop-out, she Again … Wine Riot is back 617-567-4627 ◆ 617-567-3080 th th went on to become one of the in again April 18 -19 at the Fax: 617-567-0800 great humorists of our time. Park Plaza Castle in the You can hear her through South End. 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Enjoy a night Beast Boy introduces his new (Blu-ray) th villainous girlfriend, Raven’s Disney get started and I’m ready to tral Square on April 11 , out and help a great cause. demonic father stops in for a Each year, Rabbit plays Eas- go to work for you.” there was music in the air Staring Joey Carroll with — State Representative visit, or Cyborg has his birth- ter Bunny, but this year, he’s at the grand re-opening of Chris Pennie and Micki RoseLee Vincent, day bashed by an evil pie decided it’s “Spring Cleaning the all-new McDonalds. Fizzi. For more information, 16th Suffolk District On hand for the celebra- call 617-953-1715. baker. So suit up, order a Day,” and he orders everyone BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN pizza and check out these 26 to hop to it: scrubbing, dust- ON THE HORIZON all-new adventures. ing, and mopping. 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Blu-ray Boston and Revere Cham- to learn about adjectives and Hoppin’ Bonus fun: Get Up bers of Commerce showed words with consonant blends. and Dance! — Spring into up and a number of citations But when the letter machine the holiday spirit and dance were presented. One from goes on the fritz, it’s up to to songs from the movie. Rep. Carlo Basile’s office, them to work together a SIBERIA: SEASON ONE one from City Councilor Sal “junior engineers” to find (DVD) LaMattina and one from the best fix-it solutions! Per- Lionsgate Home Ent. Revere Mayor Dan Rizzo Pat Treffiletti, McDonalds owner/operator with Veronica fect learning experience for Sixteen reality show from the City of Revere. Robles and Connor Treffiletti surrounded by dance children ages 4-7. participants descend on JOHN PINETTE, RIP students from the Veronica Robles Cultural Center. DOCTOR WHO: THE TIME Tunguska; oblivious to the Local stand-up comic John OF THE DOCTOR land’s mysterious past, Pinette who came from Mal- (Blu-ray) to battle for a cash prize. den before going nationwide BBC Home Ent. Strange events begin to with his stand up routine Orbiting a quiet backwater occur, and the contestants passed away at age 50 in planet, the massed forces of soon attribute these occur- Pittsburgh. Before Seinfeld, the universe’s deadliest spe- rences to ruses set up by the cies gather, drawn to a mys- producers, even dismissing terious message that echoes the death of a fellow contes- out to the stars. While the tant as accidental. Soon they Happy Easter Doctor rescues Clara from a meet the chilling realization family Christmas dinner, the that the occurrences are not Time Lord and his best friend part of the show. I C U Happy Easter Industrial Credit Union EAST BOSTON NOBILE INSURANCE ADULT ED. CENTER We wish all the MICHAEL F. 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The acclaimed des- date, Barry will be performing at famed “Ninety minutes of non-stop laugh- sert paradise brings more than music venues including Nikon at ter!” From the producers of “My 200 pounds of chocolate to diners, NOW Jones Beach Theater outside New Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and to celebrate the landmark anni- York City and the Hollywood Bowl in and I’m in Therapy,” “Respect” and “I versary, Excutive Chef Mark Sapienza Los Angeles. The show also fea- Say Tomato You Say Shut Up!” If you and Pastry Chef Ryan Pike present PLAYING tures his eldest son Stephen and his ever longed for something, If you ever “Decades of Decadence,” featuring niece, Maurice’s daughter, Samantha desired it with all your heart, If you the most popular desserts from the Gibb. were willing to wait tables for past 25 years. With a DJ sppining 29 years to pursue your dream then fun upbeat tunes, the all-you-can- UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN LADY GAGA — June 30. One of My Son The Waiter will give meaning enjoy Chocolate Bar feature sta- the top global touring acts of our time, to your Life! You don’t have to be tions with varying levels of chocolate having sold nearly 4 million tickets Jewish or a waiter to relate to Brad intensity and flavors. There is also an during her first 3 tours, Lady Gaga is Zimmerman’s ‘one man show’ about adult chocolate cocktail menu featur- hitting the road in support of her new growing up, being an actor, being an ing cocoa-infused martinis. album ARTPOP. Live Nation Global actor who waits tables, and persever- Touring announced that Lady Gaga’s ing through everything life throws at MARINE INDUSTRAIL PARK artRave: The ARTPOP Ball will begin you. Brad’s stand-ups of his child- South Boston May 4th in Ft. Lauderdale. The tour hood, family, career and misbegotten 877-613-0134 will include several cities that have love life are as warm and poignant as www.Boston-Theater.com not hosted Lady Gaga before as well they are hilarious! He has acted in CIRQUE DU SOLEIL - AMALUNA as cities that missed her tour in 2013 “The Sopranos,” and done his fair — May 29-June 15. Amaluna invites following a hip injury, which forced share of roasts at the famed Friar’s you to a mysterious island ruled by her to cancel. Club. To quote Joan Rivers, “I’ve had goddesses and guided by the cycles of 3 great opening acts in my lifetime: the moon. Their queen, Prospera, Billy Crystal, Garry Shandling and Brad directs her daughter’s coming-of-age Zimmerman.” In the volatile world of ceremony in a rite that honours femi- THEATER comedy, Brad has had a long career, ninity, renewal, rebirth and balance, working with some of the best. He has marking the passing of these insights made many television appearances on and values from one generation to the THE HANOVER THEATRE Conan O’Brian, Comedy Central, and next. In the wake of a storm caused 2 Southbridge St., Worcester The David Letterman Show. His new by Prospera, a group of young men 877-571-SHOW (7469) one-man show, My Son, The Waiter- seek refuge on the island, triggering [email protected] A Jewish Tragedy, has been touring an emotional story of love between HAIR — May 6-7. The rock musi- theatres throughout the country. Prospera’s daughter and a brave young cal that sparked a revolution suitor. But their love will be put to and ignited a generation is back! CITI PERFORMING ARTS the test. The couple must face nu- All the original hits and new songs CENTER, WANG THEATRE merous demanding trials and over- rediscovered from the original pro- 270 Tremont Street, Boston come daunting setbacks before they duction are played live by The Tribe. 617-482-9393 can achieve mutual trust, faith and Although initially performed in www.CitiCenter.org harmony. 1967, the universal themes of indi- EDDIE IZZARD THE WORLD viduality, experimentation and accep- TOUR — May 8-9. The man the Lon- tance in the face of oppression are don Sunday Times calls “The Greatest just as resonant today. All the chart- British Stand-Up Comedian of his topping songs that became anthems Generation” returns to America with DANCE of counter-culture and the sexual his world tour force majeure. One of revolution are back, including the most acclaimed comedians of his Aquarius, Let the Sun Shine In, generation, Izzard’s unique, tangen- Don’t miss the acclaimed Mark Morris Dance Group’s Acis CITI PERFORMING ARTS Good Morning Starshine and Easy tial, absurd and surreal comic narra- and Galatea performance this May! Check the DANCE section CENTER, WANG THEATRE to be Hard. Bold! Brash! Angry tives are lauded for their creativity and 270 Tremont Street, Boston for more information. and defiant! This new production wit, earning him a New York Drama 617-482-9393 returns to its rebellious and pro- Desk Award and two Emmys for Dress June 21, 1986), known by her stage www.CitiCenter.org vocative roots! Join the revolution to Kill, two British Comedy Awards for name Lana Del Rey, is an American ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE — it’s the dawning of a new age! Top Stand-Up Comedian and an MUSIC singer-songwriter. Del Rey started THEATER — May 1-4. Alvin Ailey WARNING: This production contains Olivier Award nomination for Out- writing at the age of 18 and she signed American Dance Theater grew from a nudity. standing Achievement. His comedy CITI PERFORMING ARTS her first recording contract with now-fabled performance in March style takes the form of rambling whim- CENTER, WANG THEATRE 5 Points Records in 2007, releasing nd STONEHAM THEATRE 1958 at the 92 Street Y in NYC. Led 270 Tremont Street, Boston her first digital album Lana Del sical monologue and self-referential 395 Main Street, Stoneham by Alvin Ailey and a group of young 617-482-9393 Ray in January 2010. Del Rey bought pantomime. He had a starring role as 781-279-2200 African American modern dancers, www.CitiCenter.org herself out of the contract with Wayne Malloy in the television series http://StonehamTheatre.org that performance changed forever the IL DIVO — May 16. The record- 5 Points Records in April 2010. The Riches and has appeared in many THE UNBLEACHED AMERICAN perception of American dance. The breaking classical crossover group She signed a joint contract with films. In the U.S., Izzard is the first — Through April 27. Discover a piece company has gone on to perform for that has sold more than 26 million Interscope, Polydor, and Stranger solo stand-up comedian to perform at of American history with Ernest an estimated 25 million people at the- albums worldwide will bring Il Divo — Records in July 2011. Del Rey’s the Hollywood Bowl and has sold-out Hogan, the “father of ragtime” and the aters in 48 states and 71 countries A Musical Affair: The Greatest Songs music has been noted for its cine- three consecutive nights at Radio City first African American to perform on on 6 continents — as well as millions of Broadway 25. Live to the Citi Wang matic sound and its references to Music Hall. Broadway. Beloved by his fans and more through television broadcasts. Theatre in support of the group’s sixth various aspects of pop culture, par- wealthy beyond his wildest dreams, When Mr. Ailey began creating studio album, A Musical Affair. The ticularly that of the 1950s and Hogan was also an infamous writer of dances, he drew upon his “blood show intertwines the most famous 1960s Americana. The singer has “coon songs” that many considered memories” of Texas, the blues, spiri- songs from Broadway musicals with described herself as a “self-styled SPECIAL offensive to his own race. This fasci- tuals and gospel as inspiration, which the individual theatrical experiences gangsta Nancy Sinatra.” Before sign- nating world-premiere play imagines resulted in the creation of his most of Carlos, David, Urs and Sebastien. ing to a major record label, Del Rey the relationship between Ernest and EVENTS popular and critically acclaimed work, The album A Musical Affair show- provided sole production of her the woman sent to care for him at Revelations. Although he created 79 cases Il Divo’s signature romantic and music videos. Musically, she draws the end of his life, as he struggles ballets over his lifetime, Mr. Ailey emotional interpretation of heartfelt influence from what she deems to with both his own mortality and HYNES CONVENTION CENTER maintained that his company was not classics like Some Enchanted Evening be the masters of each genre, includ- the legacy he leaves behind. Don’t 900 Boylston Street, Boston exclusively a repository for his own (South Pacific), “Bring Him Home” ing Elvis Presley, Amy Winehouse, miss Elliot Norton Award-winning 617-954-2000 work. (Les Miserables), “Tonight” (West Side Janis Joplin, Nirvana, Eminem, Bruce actor Johnny Lee Davenport as www.MassConvention.com MARK MORRIS DANCE GROUP, Story) and more. Il Divo has also pro- Springsteen, and Britney Spears, as Ernest in his Stoneham Theatre STAR TREK CONVENTION — ACIS AND GALATEA — May 15-18. vided new arrangements for these well as from poetry and film noir. debut! June 21-22. The 2014 Star Trek Celebrity Series of Boston is co- much-loved songs, as well as invited THE SECRET GARDEN — May 15- Convention will include a great list commissioner of this fully-staged familiar Broadway and pop artists to TD GARDEN June 8. Mary Lennox, a young or- of celebrities and offer attendees production of Mozart’s arrangement appear on certain tracks as their 100 Legends Way, Boston phan, is sent to England to live with an off-the-hook, sensational week- of Handel’s opera, Acis & Galatea, by duet partners. “It has been so inspir- 617-624-1050 her reclusive uncle and sickly cousin. end to remember. We are thrilled director and choreographer Mark ing to work with such legendary songs www.TDGarden.com When this neglected child discovers to add one of our favorites to the Morris and the Mark Morris Dance from the world of Broadway musicals BARRY GIBB — May 15. The leg- an equally neglected garden, she be- guest celebrity list, which already Group making its East Coast premiere. for our new album,” says Urs Buhler endary Grammy Award winner, Barry gins to bring life (and a bit of magic) includes three captains, nine total Known as one of the greatest pasto- of Il Divo. Gibb, announced his Mythology: The back to both the garden and her guests and some fantastic events ral operas, Acis and Galatea, based Tour Live will kick off on May 15th uncle’s manor. This lush Broadway and attractions — priced at an on Ovid’s Metamorphoses, was com- HOUSE OF BLUES in Boston, MA at TD Garden. Pro- musical won 3 Tony Awards, includ- amazing deal for full days of live posed by Handel in 1718 and arranged 15 Lansdowne Street, Boston moted exclusively by Live Nation, ing “Best Score of a Musical.” Directed entertainment. by Mozart in 1788. Celebrated visual 888-693-2583 the run of shows, including three by Caitlin Lowans and Weylin Symes. artist and scenic designer Adrianne www.HouseOfBlues.com outdoor concerts, will bring the mu- CAFE FLEURI, LANGHAM HOTEL Lobel, fashion icon and costume de- LANA DEL REY — May 6. 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Vita Sinopoli has been contributing her recipes to believed to be the first time MRI scans showed that by the Post-Gazette for 15 years. Vita passed away on a pope had ever been seen meditating daily for an aver- the death penalty, down from March 18, 2014 and she will be greatly missed by confessing his own sins. The age of 27 minutes, partici- 78 percent in 1996. Among everyone. We will be continuing to publish her countless priest hearing his confes- pants increased the density whites, 63 percent support recipes, a gift she left behind and a token to remember sion appeared to laugh at one of the gray matter (which the death penalty, while her by. point. holds most of our brain among blacks, only 36 per- As you know, the Pope met cells) in an area that is cent do. 14 ounces of crushed 1 teaspoon of dried basil or President Obama privately essential for focus, memory, When adjusted for infla- tomatoes two fresh basil leaves for nearly an hour, twice and compassion. Previous tion, the average graduate 1 medium chopped onion 1/2 pound fresh medium as long than expected, an research had already shown student’s debt load rose 1 large garlic clove chopped shrimp encounter that aides said that monks who had spent 43 percent between 2004 (optional) 3 tablespoons white wine included a discussion of how more than 10,000 hours in and 2012 to a median of 1/4 cup olive, canola or Grated cheese of choice to help the poor and those meditation had extraordinary $57,600. Debt for students vegetable oil caught in conflicts. The Pope growth and activity in this pursuing advanced degrees Heat oil in skillet, add chopped onion, garlic (optional), gifted Obama with a copy part of the brain. But it’s in the humanities and and basil. Simmer until onion is opaque. Garlic should not of his book The Joy of the now clear that even relative social sciences grew more brown. Add crushed tomatoes and stir thoroughly. Cover Gospels. “I’m sure it will give beginners at mindfulness sharply compared with pro- and allow the sauce to come to a slow boil. Lower heat and me strength and calm me can quickly rewire their fessional degrees — in, say, simmer for about twenty minutes. Stir occasionally to pre- down,” the President said. brains in a positive way. business or medicine — vent sauce from sticking to the bottom of skillet. Add a half- Amen! Robyn Waters of Swamp- which also yield greater cup of water if mixture appears to be too thick. Wow! A Georgia teen who scott says age stiffens the long-term returns. Remove outer skin from shrimp. Wash thoroughly and found $31,000 mistakenly joints and thickens some Ready for this? An 8-year- set cleaned shrimp aside in a bowl. When sauce has cooked deposited into his check- brains. And Robyn’s brainy old Virginia girl has with- about twenty minutes, add shrimp, stir and cover. Cook ing account allegedly spent husband Paul says, “If a drawn from the Timberlake shrimp in sauce until they are pink. Do not overcook most of it. A bank teller person has no education Christian School after school shrimp. Cover and remove skillet from heat. put the money deposited by he is forced to use his officials warned that her Cook linguine, or pasta of your choice according to the one Steven Field into the brains.” short hair, T-shirts, and tom- directions on the package. While pasta is cooking, return account of an 18-year-old by Finders’ keepers! An un- boy demeanor didn’t meet its shrimp-sauce mixture to burner to reheat slowly. After a the same name. Within days, named scrap metal dealer “biblical standards” for girls minute, add three tablespoons of white wine to shrimp- the younger Fields spent from the Midwest made the in a letter home, Principal sauce mixture. Stir and bring to a slow boil. Turn off burner $26,000 to buy a used BMW find of a lifetime when the Becky Bowman warned that and remove from heat. When pasta is cooked and strained, and other items, and told golden bauble he purchased Sunnie Kahle’s, “dress and place in a serving platter and top with tomato sauce and bank officials that he thought for $14,000 turned out to be behavior need to follow suit shrimp. the money was “from his a long lost Faberge egg worth with her God-ordained iden- OPTIONAL: Adding additional shrimp will give enough grandmother’s estate,” police an estimated $33 million. tity.” The girls grandmother shrimp to serve with the pasta and some separately with a said. He’s been told to The orb was originally made said, “How do you discrimi- fresh green salad. Remaining sauce freezes well. return the money, or face for Russian Czar Alexander nate against an 8-year-old Serves two. prosecution. Feodorovna, as an Easter gift child?” Fork it over! A Romanian in 1887. After the Bolshevik Looking back! It was in NOTE: When I was a child, Mama prepared this quick and man went to the emergency Revolution in 1917, the 1962, President John F. Ken- easy meal often during the Lenten season. Because my room complaining of intense egg was spirited away to the nedy speaks before a Colum- husband and I enjoy shrimp, I serve this meal frequently chest pain, admitting after U.S., where it disappeared bus Day audience: “My throughout the year. In the summer, I use an older sturdy skillet questioning by doctors that for decades. The egg’s sur- grandfather John Fitzgerald, and prepare this sauce with shrimp on my gas-charcoal grill. he’d swallowed a metal fork vival “is nothing but won- mayor of Boston, claimed that to win a drunken bet with a derment and a miracle,” said the Fitzgeralds descended friend. Radu Calincescu, 25, Kieran McCarthy, an an- from the Geraldini family of was rushed for an X-ray, tique expert who helped con- Venice. True? Check it out which revealed that a piece firm the eggs’ provenance. for me. Happy Easter of cutlery was in fact lodged Antiques are things that Reminders! The Jacuzzi in his esophagus. Doctors one generation buys, the hot tub and spa were in- were hoping the fork would next generation gets rid of, vented by the Jacuzzi fam- pass naturally through Calin- and the following generation ily, whose family of seven cescu’s body. “I don’t think I buys again. sons and six daughters will be taking part in any Steven Sebestyen wants came to America in 1907 bets for a while,” he said. you to know, an antique is from Italy. And the convert- Driving with kids! 911 re- something people forget to ible sofa was invented by ceived a call about a woman’s throw away until it becomes Bernard Castro who came screams coming from a Mas- valuable. from Italy and opened and sachusetts man’s car. When The brilliant and lovely upholstery shop in New York officers surrounded the car, Theresa Sebestyen, says, in 1931. instead of finding a woman “Some people who buy mod- Time for show business in distress, officers discov- ern furniture have antiques reminiscing with the stately 50 Sprague Street ered several goats in the by the time they finish pay- musicologist Albert Natale, back seat, and let him go. ing for it.” Dean Martin fought as a Hyde Park, Massachusetts 02136 For brainy people! Until re- What a poll revealed welterweight in his youth cently, neurologists believed was more than half of the and won 24 of his 30 bouts. that a person’s brain stopped 2.6 million veterans of the Ann Miller was the first tap physically developing when Afghanistan and Iraq wars dancer every to appear on 1st Generation they were 25 to 35 years struggle with physical or television. With the baseball old. From that point onward, mental health problems re- season here it brings back Italian-American the hardware was set. But lated to their service. Only memories of Les Brown’s a growing body of research 35 percent believe that both first hit record called “Joltin’ Vita Orlando Sinopoli points to the possibility of a wars were worth fighting, Joe DiMaggio,” with vocalist Shares with us lifelong “neuroplasticity” — but 87 percent are proud of Betty Eddie Cantor is said the ability of the brain to their service. to have lost $2 million in a delightful recollection adapt to new input — and Another poll claims 55 per- the Wall Street Crash of of her memories as a child a 2011 Massachusetts Gen- cent of Americans support 1929. He became the high- est paid start on radio by growing up in 1936. Songs associated with Boston’s “Little Italy” Best Wishes for a Eddie include “If You Knew and a collection of Happy Easter Suzie,” “Dinah,” “Ida,” and “Makin Whopie.” Reminder! Italian family recipes from David and Paul Gemelli and all Ventriloquist Edgar Bergen from the homeland. your friends at Gem Gravure left his dummy, Charlie ® McCarthy, $10,000 in his will, via the Actor’s Fund, to Great as Gifts see that Charlie was kept in FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM good repair. and in local bookstores — ask for GEM GRAVURE COMPANY, INC. Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN AMERICA IS A BEATIFUL Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN 112 School Street, P.O. Box 1158, West Hanover, MA 02339 • www.gemgravure.com ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 18, 2014 Page 13 • Socially Scene (Continued from Page 9) Salons, and his business offer! Learn how you can partner, Gail Federici. For a contribute to a healthy planet minimum donation, cus- and preserve the Earth. The tomers will receive a cat- festivities, which will be held walk quality blow out 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, will in- at a great price and all pro- clude opportunities to meet ceeds will benefit Boston the zookeepers, plus animal Children’s Hospital. For enrichment activities, scav- Today being Good Friday, had eaten. I thanked him and It’s been six or seven more details and a list of enger hunts, entertain- reminds me of our youth- headed to Nanna and Babbo- months since my operations participating salons, visit ment, eco-friendly exhibitors ful involvement with the nonno’s apartment and saw and I feel that I’m well enough www.hairraising.org. and much more! teachings of the Church at that the family was already to go back to work. I have com- April Activity … School The Franklin Park Zoo is holiday time. At Christmas, there waiting for me. I en- mitted myself to two colleges vacation is on the way and always a great time for all we brought used clothing and joyed the dinner but left when to teach courses this late here are a few fun things to ages. The zoo is located at old toys to the church for kids the men headed for the living spring, something I looking keep the kiddies occupied. One Franklin Park Road in that had less than we did. We room. I knew that after a few forward to. If I feel up to it, I Aussie Aviary opens for Boston. Call 617-541-LION went to Confession that Sat- minutes, they would all be fast may even consider getting the season during April or www.franklinparkzoo.org urday before Christmas and asleep. On the way back to back into some phase of school vacation week. Stroll for more information. headed for Mass the next day. the Seville, I thought about entertainment. The head of among hundreds of brightly Day of Gardening … A Easter weekend was a little the baked ham that graced Boston Casting and my son, colored budgies in this Skills Workshop for the different. We kids visited sev- the center of the dinner table. Michael, have spoken to me engaging, interactive space. School Garden from Massa- eral churches to say prayers Like the turkey in the cen- about returning to acting, Purchase a seedstick and chusetts Agriculture in the and on Good Friday, were ter of an Italian Thanks- something I haven’t really the birds may land right on Classroom will be held on silent for 3 hours. For me, giving table, it was never done for 40 years, since my it! During April school vaca- Saturday, April 26th. this was very difficult. For a touched. Both could have been Hollywood days. We’ll see. tion week, Aussie Aviary will Massachusetts Agriculture couple of the other kids, this made out of plastic and no one Mentioning 40 years … I have be open 10:30 am – 4:00 pm, in the Classroom is teaming was impossible, but we did it. would have known. With Ital- been best friends with Dean weather permitting. After up with Tranquil Lake Nurs- On Holy Saturday, we went to ian food served one course Saluti for that same length April school vacation week, ery in Rehoboth to offer a full confession, said our penance, after another, they were just of time. We chummed around Aussie Aviary will be open on day of FREE how-to Garden- and went home for a good adornment, and nothing more. when we were single. He the weekends, 11:00 am – ing Skills workshops and meal, as we had to abstain For at least 25 years or shamed me into going back 4:00 pm, weather permit- demonstrations for educators, from eating until after Com- more, I have combined to school to earn a doctorate. ting. Regular hours begin school gardeners and the munion at Easter Mass. my family with that of my I did, and met my future Memorial Day weekend general public. Spend a day I remember one of the kids cousin, Ralph Pepe. Nanna wife at B.U. When Dean when Aussie Aviary is open brushing up on your garden- from the neighborhood who and Ralph’s grandfather were met Margie Cahn, my wife, 11:00 am – 4:00 p.m. week- ing skills to get yourself ready hated going to Confession. brother and sister. This Loretta, and she became the days, and 11:00 am – 5:00 pm for the gardening season He was the type of kid who makes Ralph a second or best of friends. Today, they weekends. ahead, whether growing couldn’t say a complete sen- maybe a third cousin, but we, are like extended family. April 19th from 10:00 am to plants in containers outside tence without an expletive along with his late brother, Well, for the past few months 3:00 pm, the Easter Bunny the classroom, in a school thrown in somewhere. This Anthony, and late sister, Dean’s health has not been will be hopping by for a quick garden or in your own back- kid dropped F bombs in Lulu, all grew up together. where it should be. He photo opp! Guests can get yard. Twelve useful work- just about every sentence he Ralph and I are now the old has had several physical prob- their photo taken with the shops and demonstrations said and would have shocked timers at family dinners but lems that have plagued him. token bunny, and partake in will be conducted every half a motorcycle gang if he Loretta and I won’t be there He’s on the mend but has holiday games, crafts, and hour from 9:00 am to 3:00 engaged them in conversa- this year. We will be repre- taken stock in reforming his other fun surprises. pm. Workshops will cover dig- tion. Many years later, when sented by my sons John and never ending work schedule. On April 25th and 26th at ging in-ground garden beds; I headed back to East Boston Michael. Loretta and I will be My comment to him was, Stone Zoo popular Nick Jr. mulching and creating a no- to see some of my old friends in Florida. I’m still recuper- “Hey, kid, we’re not getting character Pocoyo will be vis- dig bed using mulch, caring who might still be on the ating from brain surgery and any younger. Maybe it’s time iting on site for a meet-and- for tools, planting and trans- street corner, I asked for I feel a lot better in the warm to start backing off on a few greet with guests! He will be planting seeds, seed saving, my old friend, Richie. The re- sunshine of southern Florida things and just try relaxing.” there every half hour be- composting, soils, skills for sponse from one of the guys than I do here. This Sunday, I think he agrees with me tween 10:30 am and 3:00 pm planting a tree, pruning and shocked me, “Oh, you mean being Easter, we will join with and will completely recover on both days. Other activi- more. Ten Professional De- Father Richard. He’s been some friends and head for from his ailments. I told him ties will include storytimes, velopment Points are also assigned to a parish church Mass and then our favorite that I have a spare bedroom arts and crafts and more, and available to teachers with a in Brooklyn.” Italian restaurant for a tradi- in the Florida house, and if guests can take photos with classroom activity. A couple of weeks ago, I tional Easter dinner. he and Margie accept my Pocoyo! Plan to spend the whole mentioned a powder blue suit What’s more important is invitation, I will put a sign Also on April 27th, don’t day in a Massachusetts that was made for me at that when we return from over the entrance to it that miss the Party for the Agriculture classroom and Easter time by an East Bos- Florida, it will be time for our reads, “Saluti-Cahn Suite.” Planet! Franklin Park Zoo learn how to improve your ton neighbor named Danny son, John and his fiancée, We’ll see if they accept. has teamed up with Girl garden this spring. Bring a Gallo. Before I go on, I must Beth, to tie the knot. They Well, let’s see, the warm Scouts of Eastern Massachu- picnic lunch. For more add that I just saw an obitu- will exchange vows on May 3rd. weather is heading our setts to present a fun and details, call 508-336-4426 or ary on line. His widow, Rose, Son, Michael, will head home way and the one thing I will engaging Earth Day celebra- visit www.aginclassroom.org passed away. My condolences from New York to stand up for want to do is take my antique tion to raise awareness for and click on Conference and go out to the Gallo family, his brother, but more about cars out of winter storage and the planet and all it has to Workshops. I remember them well. Any- the wedding as the day ap- ride around in them … and way, I dressed in that suit on proaches. My wife, Loretta, maybe head for some car Easter Sunday and headed to loves to be in the middle of shows. In the mean time, it Buona Pasqua the Sacred Heart Church to things to help out, but my is Easter weekend and I — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — attend the 11:30 Mass. After comment to her was, “You’re would like to wish all of my Mass, I waited outside to wish the mother-in-law, buy your- readers a very Happy Easter THE many friends Buona Pasqua self a new beige dress to wear from the Christoforo family. and then headed to the Seville at the wedding, and keep your Buona Pasqua, and may GOD Johnny Christy Theater to open up. The Sun- mouth shut. BLESS AMERICA day ritual usually was that John and Beth met when Mr. Ray, the manager, would they were both in the wed- Orchestra open up and I would go in at ding party of John’s former Buona Pasqua about the same time, turn on college roommate. Beth was MUSIC FOR ALL the heat or air conditioning a friend of the bride. 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Buttafuoco GRONK RECOVERY ON TRACK When Patriots Tight End where he should be” in Rob Gronkowski tore his terms of his off-season ACL last December in a recovery from January sur- week 14 game versus the gery is another good sign Cleveland Browns, most fans heading into next season. believed the season was over. Gronkowski is a difference However, the team surprised maker for the offense and many prognosticators by most times is uncoverable by reaching the AFC Champi- most of the NFL’s defenses. onship game for the third His style of play puts him in year in a row. Without harm’s way, but it’s this Gronk, the teams 2013 sea- same style that makes him son ended in Denver. Re- the best tight end in the ports that Gronk is “right game. NEW FIELD TURF AT GILLETTE Back in 2006, the Gillette Stadium field went from natural grass to field turf, marking the first time an NFL stadium had gone from grass to turf. Last week the Michelangelo Buonarroti, known as Michelangelo field was given an upgrade (1475-1564) Detail of drawings (known since 1975) in the to FieldTurf’s Revolution turf room (open to the public in the 1980’s) under the New system with VersaTile drain- Sacristy in San Lorenzo, Firenze. age and shock underlay- ment. The new turf is cur- A MICHELANGELO’S SECRET ROOM UNCOVERED IN rently used in Seattle at FLORENCE. Michelangelo Buonarroti continues to surprise Centurylink Field, home to everyone with his inimitable artistic skills, several the Super Bowl Champion centuries later. In the monumental complex that includes, Seahawks and Major League inter alias, the ‘Basilica di San Lorenzo,’ in Florence, a Soccer’s Sounders. The sur- hidden room was discovered beneath the new sacristy, face is renowned for its un- A VERY HAPPY EASTER — BUONA PASQUA TO ALL READERS! never before known to exist. The secret room’s sides paralleled player safety and contained priceless drawings of the great artist in charcoal extraordinary durability. With while he was hiding inside it to escape being captured by similar winter climates to the Happy Easter the Spanish, in 1529 during a brief siege. The secret room Pacific Northwest, the Patriots was uncovered in November 1975 during some work inside may have wanted to have a Fully Insured the Medici Chapels. The room is has been accessible to field that will continue to hold Lic #017936 the public since the 1980’s. up in unpredictable North- The artistic compositions will later be admired on eastern weather conditions. a multimedia project. 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The traditions that Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz but steroids have soiled that great elected official for both characterize Easter in Italy, is a Graduate Student in HR record and may always Savin Hill and the entire from processions to explod- History at the University of do so. Commonwealth. I first met ing carts, chocolate eggs and Massachusetts Boston. She That season, NBC travelled Mr. Quinn as a kid at Fenway ricotta pies, serve to pro- appreciates any comments with the team and started Park as he was escorting a mote the spiritual renewal and suggestions about Italian breaking into regular pro- busload of Dorchester kids of the holiday and the joy of holidays and folklore at gramming every time he through the gates into the the blossoming spring. This [email protected]. came to bat. I still clearly right field grandstands. remember when he swung at the ball and knew in- ORTIZ BEING BIG PAPI OR stantly it was out of the WORKING FOR SAMSUNG? • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) park. The news over that selfie own mousetrap. The NY Post mind, he wasn’t a rat but I will always hold a special taken by Dave Ortiz with called Sharpton “REV RAT” rather a cat trying to catch I remembered April 40 place for Babe Ruth and President Obama during a in a page one headline. the rats. However, the FBI years ago. Baseball fans his baseball achievements recent White House visit by Couldn’t happen to a better did refer to him in docu- were awaiting Hank Aaron including his 715 mark, but the world champion 2013 Bos- guy,huh? ments as “CI-7” as in rat or breaking Babe Ruth’s life- I also will remember Hank ton Red Sox is old news, but I According to the more snitch. time home run record. Many Aaron, too. He holds the need to make one brief com- liberal Smokin’Gun website, This guy never had cred- fans back then were upset record for most RBIs at ment. When Ortiz took out Al Sharpton was a confiden- ibility with me, nor with mil- over Aaron surpassing the 2,297 of them. He also his camera, did he do it tial informant for the FBI lions out there who are now Babe. Many said he had way struck out less than 100 spontaneously or not? He de- back in the ’80s against the having a great laugh while too many at-bats to be better times in every single season nies the selfie was taken for Mob. The website reported Rev. Rat continues to spin than Ruth. Others clearly of his long career. the purpose of promoting that Sharpton was caught up out of control. Poor baby. were upset that Aaron was Samsung, but the company in a FBI sting and apparently What’s MSNBC going to do African American. BOB QUINN DAY later admitted it talked with flipped to save his own skin. over this rat-like host of Aaron is now 80 years old, AT FENWAY Ortiz before the visit. Is Ortiz Sharpton now says he went theirs. GOTCHA AL, GOTCHA but I will always remember The Boston Red Sox paid free and clear of any charge to the FBI, they didn’t come as you so often tell others on him as “Hammerin” Hank tribute to former State Rep. of self-promotion for his lat- to him. He added, in his own your show. Aaron. He was signed by the and Attorney General Robert est employer? What is your Boston Braves but the team H. Quinn on Sunday, April 6th verdict? moved to Milwaukee by the time he made it up into the PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN: Majors. For me, he, Willie (never known to fail) O most beautiful ST. JUDE AND ST. ANTHONY NOVENA flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, Mays and Mickey Mantle May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be NORTH END splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of were the top three sluggers the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist adored, glorified, loved and preserved me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, throughout the world now and for- in my baseball book growing help me and show me here You are my ever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for up. mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray PRINTING Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, The Braves this year will beseech You from the bottom of my heart pray for us. St. Anthony, most loving th 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 wear an Aaron 40 anniver- to secure me in my necessity (make protector and wonder worker, pray request). There are none who can with- forus.Saythisprayer9timesaday sary patch on their uniform stand your power. O Mary, conceived sleeves. I remember 1974. without sin, pray for us who have recourse and by the 8th day your prayer will be Owned and operated by Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher, Post-Gazette to Thee (3 times). Holy Mary, I place this answered. It has never been known to He tied Ruth’s mark with cause in your hands (3 times). Say this fail. Publication must be promised. his first swing of the sea- prayer 3 consecutive days and then pub- My prayers have been answered. lish, and it will be granted to you. Favor received. P.G. E.M.V. Quality Printing son off Jack Billingham in E.M.V. Cincinnati. 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CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Pub dates: April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 2014 Run date: 4/18/14 Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 18, 2014 Boxing Ringside HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB by Richard Preiss WITH BOBBY FRANKLIN There used to be a road media that his players were Ring 4 Banquet — A Knockout! out near Worcester a num- back in the locker room ber of years back that celebrating. just ended in the middle of That’s right. Celebrating. nowhere. You’d be driving Why, you ask? Because they along and suddenly you’d see had just defeated a team with an earthen embankment up a winning record (the Bob- ahead adorned with signs cats had come into the con- informing you that this test with a 40-38 record) that was the end of the road. You was bound for the playoffs. It had to take an immediate was only the second victory right turn to get off. You for the C’s since March 19th. couldn’t go any further. Stevens said the team One’s journey on that road deserved their moment in Norman “Stoney” Stone was finished. the flickering spotlight since and Bobby Covino We thought of that road so many times the result quite a bit this past week as had gone the other way. The Ring 4 banquet was the end of the 2013-2014 It’s interesting, isn’t it? held at Florian Hall in regular season approached For so many seasons in Dorchester on April 6th. The Johnny Rafuse and mother for the Boston Celtics. It’s the past, especially in the sold out event was a great Helen Jackie Morrell been quite a different recently concluded Pierce- success thanks to the hard year for members of Celtics Garnett-Allen era, a win over work of President Mickey Nation who are used to see- a team like the Charlotte Finn who was honored with ing the Green and White would have been considered the rarely awarded and much advance to the playoffs. routine, just another victory deserved Life Time Honorary Ever since last fall the in a season that would be Membership. Celtics have been on a road followed by a deep run in the Jackie Morrell and Johnny that is far from being com- playoffs. Rafuse were inducted into pleted. It may be some day But that was then and this the Ring 4 Hall of Fame. but right now the embank- is now. After another victory Morrell, a former Lowell ment is there. You have to in Cleveland the next night, Golden Glove Champion and get off — at least for a while things caught up with the respected professional boxer, — and experience the deso- Celtics once again. twice fought Sugar Ray lation of life without the This time it was an encore Leonard in the amateurs as playoffs. performance by the lowly well as going on to a success- It’s been a bumpy road, too. Philadelphia 76ers who came ful career as a professional There was a bit of euphoria away with a 113-108 victory facing the likes of Kevin early in the season when over Boston. This reinforced Rooney, Johnny Bumphus, the C’s managed to play what we stated last week. and Marlon Starling. Morrell around .500 ball into Decem- It will always be remem- also holds the record for the ber followed by the new real- bered that these Boston fastest knock out in Lowell ity that settled in after the Celtics won the season Luke McFadden and John Golden Gloves history having Ring 4 Chaplain New Year and continued into series against the powerful O’Brien stopped his opponent in 12 Edd Bernard the early days of spring. Miami Heat but also lost the seconds of the first round. If it’s the most recent season series with pitiful Jackie is now a respected experiences that people best Philadelphia. referee. Jackie was inducted remember then they will In between that high and into the Hall by his good recall that the 2013-2014 that low was the rest of the friend and fellow boxer Leo Celtics were a losing team season, a haze of nights that Gerstal. that couldn’t finish a signifi- ended in games lost in the Meetinghouse Bank Presi- cant number of their games. closing minutes. dent Tony Paciulli was given There were countless nights Now comes the so-called an award in honor of his long where the Celtics would hold off season, a period that time support of Ring 4. Mary a lead with five minutes or promises to be very busy Nelson was honored with the less remaining in the fourth on Causeway Street. Celtics Ring 4 Appreciation Award for quarter, only to see the management has already all of her hard work on behalf potential for possible victory promised that there will be of the organization. Luke gradually slip away. “fireworks” during the sum- McFadden who does a fine job You could see the dis- mer months — a statement playing the bagpipes each couragement as the players that was not made in refer- year was recognized for his came through the tunnel ence to the July 4th celebra- Mary Nelson, Mickey Finn, Tony DeMarco, and Dottie service. Johnny Rafuses that took them from the tion on the Esplanade. DeMarco mother Helen was given a parquet floor to the corridor One thing is for certain. gift certificate in recognition that led to the sanctuary of The team that convenes for of her efforts in assisting the locker room. It wasn’t the start of training camp Mickey Finn leading up to fun, it wasn’t nice. 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