VOL. 121 - NO. 16 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, APRIL 21, 2017 $.35 A COPY Saturday Night Live Has Gone Too Far with Italian American Defamation by Dr. Dean Saluti I am writing to you, Pamela highest levels in our profes- icans to fight against this Donnaruma, because your sions and to continue to serve SNL blasphemy. Next, I have newspaper, the Post-Gazette, our community. Has all of this alerted Tony Sestito, the Presi- has always been “The Voice been in vain? dent of the 6000-member Mas- of the Italian People.” The Sal DiDomenico, from sachusetts Sons of Italy. Tony Gazette, under you, your Cambridge’s Saints Cosmas & and I have both asked litigation parents, and your grandfather, Damian Society, called me to attorney Al DeNapoli, the Chair- has fought the tough battles express his outrage over a TV man of the Massachusetts Sons against discrimination toward program that had brought his of Italy Commission for Social Italian-Americans for over 100 family to tears. On Saturday Justice, the anti-defamation years. Just when we thought night, April 8, 2017, in the last arm of the Sons of Italy, to re- that we had reached a level of fi ve minutes of Saturday Night view the SNL issue. I am sure respect in this great country of Live (SNL), a line was crossed. that Al will solicit assistance ours, we fi nd ourselves kicked SNL stooped to an unacceptable from the National Sons of Italy down again by the seemingly level of defamation of Italians. Commission for Social Jus- uncontrollable nasty, tasteless, In a skit depicting tenement tice, led by Kevin Caira from biased media outlet, Saturday life in the early 20th century, Massachusetts. Lastly, I have Night Live. actors made statements such as brought the SNL situation to I write this letter as the Presi- “How do you brainwash an the attention of Dr. Frank dent of Boston’s Renaissance Italian? You give him an enema,” Mazzaglia, Chairman of the Lodge of the Sons of Italy. For “half-witted goomba rat-faced Board of the powerful Italian nearly 30 years, Boston’s Sons Italians,” “fi lthy greasy Italians,” American Alliance (IAA). Frank of Italy has worked to promote “greasy meatball-eating, crotch intends to bring our complaints the positive image of our com- grabbers,” and “Do you know to the Federal Communications munity’s Italian-Americans. why Italy is shaped like a boot? Commission (FCC), which reg- Our membership has included Do you think that you could fi t ulates the airwaves. Frank has judges, attorneys, high-level that much crap into a shoe?” told me that he is familiar with law enforcement offi cers, city SNL has built its image mocking the process of presenting a News Briefs offi cials, state and federal leg- anybody and anything in the formal grievance to the FCC. I by Sal Giarratani islators, college presidents, name of humor. But this isn’t hope that these efforts move us deans and professors, school humor — this is degrading to in the right direction. superintendents and teachers, our heritage. We all respect the Pamela, here is a situation in The Goat Had Their Back and other Italian-Americans in First Amendment, the right to which we can help our Italian- A goat saved a little girl from a house fire in nearly all professions. Together, free speech, but this has gone American community to right Arkansas. A dwarf goat named Speedy ran into here in Boston, we have worked too far! wrongs — just what our beloved the girl’s bedroom, jumped on the bed, and started hard to exemplify the “best in What can be done about Post-Gazette has so ably done bleating bloody murder to wake her up. mind and deeds” — working this? First, I am writing to for over 100 years. Thank you The girl sat up, smelled the smoke, and ran to her hand in hand with Boston’s “Our Voice,” the Post-Gazette, for your support, what you have dad, who spotted the garage on fi re. No one was hurt prestigious Pirandello Lyceum. to publicize this obscenity and done, and what you continue to thanks to Speedy’s speedy warning. We have strived to reach the ignite Boston’s Italian-Amer- do for all of us. Viva Italia! There’s a New Oldest Person in the World Dr. Dean Saluti Recently, Emma Morano at 117 years of age was the President, Boston Renaissance Lodge, #2614, Order Sons of Italy in America world’s oldest person and perhaps the last 19th century human. She passed in northern Italy about two weeks ago. The new oldest person by most accounts is a Italian American Alliance Responds to SNL Segment 117-year-old Jamaican woman named Violet Mosse- Brown. A former slave, she was born on March 10, The Italian American Alliance The Italian American Alliance Peoples Day. The Alliance re- 1900, and attributes her longevity to good genes and (FCC) has filed a complaint urged the Federal Communica- sponded to that resolution by reading the Bible. with the Federal Communica- tions Action to take immediate condemning the Cambridge City tions Commission objecting to and appropriate action with the Council as hostile to Italian- Words of Wisdom a Saturday Night Live segment producers of the Saturday Night American heritage. In similar “Few are willing to brave disapproval of their fellows, on April 8th, as demeaning to Live segment which reaches a fashion, the Alliance, which the censure of their colleagues, and the wrath of their Italians and Italian-Americans. national audience. was only recently incorporated, society. Moral courage is a rarer commodity than The complaint particularly “The argument that Saturday condemned Tufts University for bravery in battle or great intelligence. Yet, it is the one concerns itself with the dam- Night Live is shown at 11:30 a 2015 faculty vote which also essential vital quality for those who seek to change a age done to children. “In an age in the evening when most chil- replaced Columbus Day with world that yields most painfully to change.” where Americans are rightfully dren are asleep does not stand Indigenous Peoples Day. — Robert F. Kennedy sensitive to racial and ethnic up to modern day reality, or Dr. Frank Mazzaglia, board Carson Gets Stuck in Elevator slurs, the Saturday Night Live to the fact that the program chairman of the Italian Ameri- Ben Carson got a good taste of what it is like living segment disparages Italian- is repeated and fi nds its way can Alliance, said, “Those who in projects when the elevator he was on while touring Americans, Polish people, and into the internet,” said James demean Italians or Italian- one with the director of public housing in Miami-Dade African-Americans. Rather than DiStefano, president of the American people will hopefully broke down, trapping them inside for 20 minutes. being humorous, the segment Italian American Alliance. “The learn from the FCC that these The HUD secretary seemed amused according to was intentionally insulting. Saturday Night Live segment acts of discrimination are in- those there. When he visited another project building, The segment reinforces neg- was tasteless and insulting.” appropriate and unacceptable he asked if the housing director had an elevator key ative old stereotypes about The Italian American Alli- today.” on him. Italian-Americans and we ance was formed as an Italian- Anyone interested in join- worry that Italian-American American advocacy group fol- ing the Italian American Alli- (Continued on Page 14) children will face active hostility lowing a resolution by the Cam- ance should send a request for from their peers following the bridge City Council to replace membership information to segment. 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(Abil- has expanded our responsibility ity Based on Long Experience) to include all of the State of New ADDIO SPORCACCIONE today announced its Senior Hampshire and Massachusetts while being tortured in other Community Service Employ- counties of Essex, Middlesex, ways. ment Program (SCSEP) has Norfolk, and Suffolk.” No person accused of even the been expanded to include New As of February 1, 2017, resi- most minor offense was spared Hampshire and additional por- dents of New Hampshire can from torment and death. Those tions of Massachusetts. apply to become a SCSEP par- who wished to die were forced “Workers 55 or older and out ticipant by contacting ABLE’s to live and those who committed of work often fi nd they need satellite offi ces in Manchester suicide were said to have given help getting up to speed on the located at 228 Maple Street or the emperor the “slip.” One man latest job search techniques, calling 603-206-4400. In Berlin, who begged for a speedy death sprucing up their offi ce skills the location is 961 Main Street, was told by Tiberius, “I have while earning an income,” said or call 603-752-2600. not yet become your friend.” An Joan Cirillo, President and “The goal at ABLE is for our ancient custom considered it to CEO of Operation ABLE. “The participants to move into em- be a sign of irreverence to stran- Federal SCSEP recognizes that ployment within a year, with gle maidens; therefore, young older workers tend to be un- freshly updated job skills and girls condemned to death were employed longer than average the confi dence to become val- fi rst violated by the executioner and need training opportunities ued assets for their employers,” and then strangled. to become competitive in the Cirillo added. In his physical make-up, marketplace.” Operation A.B.L.E. holds a Tiberius was quite large and The program helps unem- free SCSEP information ses- had a strong frame. His stature ployed job seekers, who meet sion in Boston every Friday at was above the average with certain income and age require- 10:00 a.m. for those seeking The Death of Tiberius by Jean-Paul Laurens, depicting Tiberius ments, work towards perma- more information about the pro- about to be smothered under orders of Naevius Sutorius Macro broad shoulders and chest, and he was well proportioned nent employment by providing gram. Massachusetts residents To this day, the Isle of Capri hooks and oars to prevent any from head to foot. His left hand training and work experience should call 617-542-4180 to boasts of the Villas of Tiberius, breath of life from remaining was so powerful that he could with local non-profi ts and gov- make a reservation and for the but not too much is said about in them. bore through a fresh sound ernment agencies. Participants nearest SCSEP location. Details those unfortunate souls who, Probably the most fiendish apple with his fi nger or break receive training and job seeking of the program are also avail- after enduring long and agoniz- and perverted of his tortures is the head of a young man with advice while earning income able at www.operationable.com. ing tortures, were cast headlong the one that he devised himself. just a fl ip. He was in excellent by working up to 20 hours per from high cliffs into the sea. This consisted in tricking some health for most of his political week in an environment that About Operation A.B.L.E. This was all done before the men into fi lling themselves with life and never needed the aid or helps improve existing skills. Since 1982, Operation A.B.L.E. eyes of Tiberius while a band enormous quantities of wine advice of a physician. Not unlike SCSEP is funded through a of Greater Boston has been the of soldiers waited below for and then suddenly ordering other emperors, he was scared grant from the Federal Depart- only organization in Massachu- the bodies to surface and then that their privates be tied to shirtless of lightning and even ment of Labor. setts whose sole mission has broke their bones with boat- prevent passage of their urine wore a laurel wreath during “SCSEP has been a very been to provide comprehensive storms because it was believed popular program here at ABLE. training and employment ser- that lightning never struck that For more than a decade we vices for job seekers 45 years plant. have helped thousands of older of age and older. Since it began, Tiberius died on March 16th workers fi nd employment in the more than 34,000 individuals in the year 37 A.D. in his villa Greater Boston and Worcester have been assisted by Operation at Lucullus, in the 78th year area,” Cirillo said. “Now the A.B.L.E., which is celebrating its th of his life, after 23 years of Federal Department of Labor 34 Anniversary. reign. Some think that Gaius (Caligula) gave him a slow and wasting poison, while others .,7&+(1 %$7+ claim he was smothered with a pillow. According to still an- 0$6215< other writer, he was conscious %RVWRQLDQ 5(02'(/,1* of his approaching death and took off his ring as if to give it &216758&7,21 someone. He put the ring back on his fi nger and clenched his &RQVWUXFWLRQ6HUYLFHV//& '(02/,7,21 hand as he lay motionless for the 24th Annual a long time. He called for his 5HPRGHOLQJ 'HVLJQ )(1&(6 '(&.6 attendants and, after receiving no response, he got out of bed. His strength failed as he tried to walk and he fell dead. 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Mamma Maria Ruby Wine *Participating restaurants as of April 1st, 2014 Mare Voga Italia Wines totne2017.brownpapertickets.com Jim (617) 263-7766 POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 21, 2017 PAGE 3 POST-GAZETTE Local Authors Tom and Ellen Zappala Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor Win Prestigious National Book Award 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Peter E. Randall Publisher is pleased to 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 announce that the newest book by Tom Zappala e-mail: [email protected] and Ellen Zappala, The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs, was awarded top honors at the Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com 29th Annual IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards Subscriptions in the United States $35.00 yearly ceremony in Portland, Oregon, on April 8, 2017. The Independent Book Publishers Association Published weekly by (IBPA) annually recognizes excellence in book Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, editorial content and design with their prestigious Boston, MA 02113 Benjamin Franklin awards. These awards, which USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA include 55 categories, are regarded as one of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the the highest national honors for independent POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 publishers. James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma A gold medalist in the sports book category, The 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs was released nationally in 2016 by Peter E. Randall Publisher Vol. 121 - No. 16 Friday, April 21, 2017 to excellent reviews. This beautiful coffee table book showcases the most desirable signatures OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions in the history of our National Pastime while of this our adopted country the United States of America: detailing the professional and personal story of To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey the men who signed their names on the sweet them: To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of spot. civic duty: In all ways to aid in making this country greater Selected by highly regarded autograph and better than we found it. experts using criteria including rarity, historical Autograph book cover with award medal. importance, and popularity, the autographs GUEST EDITORIAL chosen for the “Top 100” are the most sought- with original autograph images on a variety of after signatures in the hobby. From Ruth to mediums along with images of the player who Memo to United: Jeter and all of the greats in between, the players signed that very desirable autograph. In some included in the book represent a cross section of cases the player images appear on a period photo Make the Friendly Skies Safe Again baseball history. or baseball card, but in many cases the player images are original works by renowned sports by Sal Giarratani The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs includes individual autograph analysis by PSA/DNA artist Arthur K. Miller. The book is available Remember the old days when pilots use to come on the Authentication Services experts to educate the on: www.greatestbaseballautographs.com, and intercom during a medical emergency and ask if there was a reader in the specifi c characteristics of each of Amazon.com. doctor on board? United Airlines seems to have tweaked things these special signatures and what to look for Other books authored by the Zappalas include a bit. Now, the pilot asks, “We would like to beat you up. Is when hunting for the real deal. the award-winning baseball books, The Cracker that OK?” Written by Tom and Ellen Zappala of Merrimac, Jack Collection: Baseball’s Prized Players, and It is amazing how little major airlines actually respect MA, with contributions by Methuen, MA, The T206 Collection: The Players & Their Stories. their coach passengers. The recent outrageous action that took writer John Molori, and Professional Sports The Zappalas also co-authored Nardo: Memoirs of place inside a plane still on the ground at O’Hare Airport in Authenticator (PSA) President Joe Orlando, The a Boxing Champion, the autobiography of former Chicago should never have happened. United Airlines is sticking 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs is illustrated Welterweight Champion Tony DeMarco. to its policy on over-booking of passengers. (Technically, the plane wasn’t overbooked because the passengers asked to step off the plane were handing their paid seats over to four Mayor Walsh’s United employees who needed to get to another airport not far away in Louisville.) However, the incident involving a 69-year- 2017 Neighborhood Coffee Hours Series old doctor being forcibly removed by the O’Hare Airport Police Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks TUESDAY, MAY 23RD was drastic overkill. United has since backtracked because and Recreation Department will host the 18th A Street Park, they know how badly that whole incident looked once it went Annual Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series in 135-141 A St., Fort Point viral. local parks citywide from April 24th to July 20th. (acceptance celebration) United Airlines is apparently taking little blame for the “Coffee Hours give me another opportunity to TH brutality that was recorded by multiple passengers inside THURSDAY, MAY 25 meet with residents, answer their questions, and that plane. Their pretense of innocence in what happened John Harvard Mall, discuss all that the City of Boston has to offer,” is dumb. Airline employees cannot touch passengers, which 29 Harvard St., Charlestown said Mayor Walsh. “Our parks provide a great is why airport security was called. The police offi cers were (with opening celebration) backdrop for conversation and I look forward to TH called by the airline crew. Police should always be trained in TUESDAY, MAY 30 hearing from more of my constituents throughout de-escalation, but what was seen on video was three offi cers Almont Park, 40 Almont St., Mattapan the spring and summer.” who became angry with the passenger who refused to give up FRIDAY, JUNE 2ND The Neighborhood Coffee Hours give residents a his seat. Paris Street Playground, unique opportunity to speak directly with Mayor It may say in the fi ne print of a ticket that the airline can ask 115 Paris St., East Boston Walsh about open space and other needs in their you to give up your seat, but once there are bloodstains on that TH neighborhoods. Through these discussions and a TUESDAY, JUNE 6 ticket, that argument is moot. suggestion box at each site, Mayor Walsh looks McConnell Park, The sight of an elderly doctor being manhandled and dragged forward to hearing how the City of Boston can 30 Denny St., Dorchester off the plane bleeding is unacceptable. United will pay a steep improve upon local parks, public areas and city THURSDAY, JUNE 22ND price for its horrible behavior and the three police offi cers will services. Lt. Edward Walsh and also come to regret beating up the guy in plain sight of all the All participants will enjoy coffee and break- Firefi ghter Michael Kennedy Tot Lot passengers. fast treats provided by Dunkin’ Donuts and 369 LaGrange St., West Roxbury United will pay royally for their actions, as will the three fresh fruit from Whole Foods Market. In addition, offi cers, too. Airplane passengers need to be treated far better WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28TH each family in attendance will receive a fl owering than the video showed. The police were put between a rock and Medal of Honor Park, plant grown in the city’s greenhouses as a gift hard place. However, the horrible violence shown on the videos 775 East First St., South Boston from Mayor Walsh. Residents at the event will is damning and more training is apparently needed for airport (with opening celebration) also be eligible to win raffl e prizes from Dunkin’ TH police. I was a police offi cer for 28 years and my job often was FRIDAY, JUNE 30 Donuts. Information will be available on City to defuse any potential incident from blowing up. My job was Brighton Common, programs from the Boston Public Library, Boston not to add to a bad situation by making it worse. 30 Chestnut Hill Ave., Allston/Brighton Public Schools, Boston Police Department, and However, United was responsible for how things got out of FRIDAY, JULY 7TH Boston Centers for Youth & Families. control so fast. They are the real culprits in this story. “Make Mozart Street Playground, Coffee hours are from 9:30-10:30 am. Dates for the United Safe Again” needs to be their new slogan. 10 Mozart St., Jamaica Plain schedule are listed below. Events are weather-per- TH mitting unless otherwise noted. Coffee Hours being TUESDAY, JULY 11 held in conjunction with park openings are also Marcella Playground, noted. 260 Highland St., Roxbury MONDAY, APRIL 24TH THURSDAY, JULY 13TH Victory Gardens, 20 Park Dr., Fenway Mother’s Rest at Four Corners, WEDNESDAY, MAY 3RD 410 Washington St., Dorchester Myrtle Street Playground, 50 Myrtle St., TUESDAY, JULY 18TH Beacon Hill Monsignor Reynolds Playground, THURSDAY, MAY 4TH 5 Msgr. Reynolds Way, South End Tai Tung Park, 110 Tyler St., (with opening celebration) Chinatown (with opening celebration) THURSDAY, JULY 20TH TUESDAY, MAY 9TH Commonwealth Ave. Mall, Christopher Columbus Park, Back Bay 110 Atlantic Ave., North End (Boston Woman’s Memorial) Between Gloucester St. and Fairfi eld St. TUESDAY, MAY 16TH Fallon Field, 910 South St., Roslindale For more information and updates on pos- (with opening celebration) sible weather cancellations, please contact the THURSDAY, MAY 18TH Boston Parks and Recreation Department Iacono Playground, 150 Readville St., at 617-635-4505, or on Facebook or Twitter Hyde Park @bostonparksdept. PAGE 4 POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 21, 2017 L’Anno Bello: A Year in Italian Folklore Red Skies and Croaking Frogs:A Guide to Italian Weather Lore by Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz THINKING OUT LOUD Italian weather lore. The website of Italy’s Osservatorio Mete- by Sal Giarratani orlogico, Agrario, Geologico, a meteorological observatory run It’s All Bull, Fearless Girl Gotta Go! by Prof. Don Gian Carlo Raf- I have never seen such an girl has become a symbol of faeli and hailing back to 1865, amazing bunch of bull from female empowerment, but only compiled a number of popular the politically correct crowd because of its placement next weather sayings from across of progressives and feminists to the bull. Di Modica’s creation the country. Not surprisingly, who just don’t understand is now simply a part of a larger much of the lore concerns rain why the sculptor of Wall message represented by the — after all, it was important Street’s “Charging Bull,” Arturo defi ance of a little girl staring to know when it would rain in Di Modica, is so angry at what down his creation. order to shelter livestock and has happened to his piece of Can you image the liberal control the amount of water the uplifting art. The “Fearless uproar had little defiant crops received, or exercise care Girl” statue was installed in “Fearless Girl” been there fi rst during a fi shing voyage. “Cielo February a few feet from his and then the bull roamed into a pecorelle acqua a cantinelle” bull and Arturo believes the view? Mayor Bill de Blasio has means that rain showers will little girl violates his artistic sided against the bull; is anyone Spring is here, and that local Thai restaurant. She looked soon arrive when the clouds copyright. surprised? It is so unfair for means weather as fi ckle as a out the window and gasped, re- resemble a sheep’s wool. My The “Fearless Girl” facing down New York City Hall to usurp teenager’s mood. Some days, marking on how amazing the mother frequently repeated the bull has transformed “The the work of an artist to make like this past Easter, boast sky appeared. I turned around this proverb whenever we saw Charging Bull’ into a negative a political statement. Mixing record warmth and abundant to a stunning sight: bright pink such clouds, which bear the force. The 11-foot tall bull is politics and art is like mixing sunshine, laden with the care- clouds streaked across the sky scientifi c name altocumuli. An- supposed to stand for “freedom fi re and gasoline. If “Fearless free atmosphere and scent of like threads of cotton candy, other superstition that foretold in the world, peace, strength, Girl” remains against the wishes fresh vegetation reminiscent of tinged in gold by the setting sun. rain stated “quando il gatto si power, and love,” but the image of Arturo De Modica, perhaps midsummer. Other days fea- I told my friend that the weather lecca il pelo, viene acqua giú dal of a defiant little girl facing another statue of Mayor Bill ture brisk breezes that ruffl e tomorrow would probably be cielo” — rain will fall from the it down changes everything De Blasio should be placed in the delicate new daffodils and nice. How did I know this with- sky when a cat cleans its fur! about Di Modica’s vision. The the rear of “Charging Bull.” tulips, and cool air that calls for out checking my phone? Well, This was also a favorite dictum a coat. Of course, spring simply I had remembered an Italian of my grandmother’s, and I al- would not be spring without the saying my grandmother often ways think of it whenever I see arrival of brief but soaking rain intoned in a singsong voice: my cat washing herself. Not all In Memory of showers. During these rains, “Rosso di sera, buon tempo si Italian weather lore talks about people disappear under umbrel- spera/Rosso di mattina, la piog- rain, however. According to one las and colorful rubber boots as gia s’avicina.” Roughly trans- maxim, “quando la rana canta, CCarmelaarmela (Dello(Dello Russo)Russo) they splash their way through lated, this means: “Red at night, il tempo cambio,” a croaking the day, jumping in and out good weather awaits/Red at frog is indicative of imminent of puddles. The aftermath of a morning, the rain approaches.” weather changes. “Stelle troppo VVozzellaozzella spring rain is just as magical: My grandmother repeated this scintillante vento forte a te da- the foliage appears greener, dictum so often that I con- vanti” warns that excessively August 26, 1921 - April 11, 2017 birds commence singing again sider it an essential staple of twinkling stars foretell strong with renewed gusto, and a rain- my childhood, right alongside winds. Good weather, on the armela Vozzella bow may vividly spread its col- Baby-Sitters Club books and my other hand, can be expected (Dello Russo) of ors across the sky. Nowadays, mother’s homemade pancakes. following low fog, as evidenced C Boston’s North End knowledge of this weather, Basically, this proverb explains in the proverb “la nebbia bassa on April 11, 2017. from atypically humid Easters that a sunset with a reddish buon tempo lascia.” Finally, one Beloved wife of the late to spring rainstorms, is always tone foretells fi ne weather the of my favorite weather sayings Albert A. Vozzella Sr. Loving at our disposal due to meteo- following day, while a red-hued happily declares “arcobaleno mother of Robert J. Vozzella rological reports on television sunrise promises a day of rain. porta il sereno” — a rainbow af- of Everett, Mother-in-law and apps on our smartphones. I discovered fairly recently that ter a storm brings calm weather. of Karen Vozzella and the However, people in older times this maxim has a famous Eng- It reminds me of the joy and re- late Albert A. Vozzella needed ingenious ways to de- lish-language counterpart: “Red awakening of nature that occurs Jr., and Joseph Vozzella. termine the weather. After all, sky at night, sailors’ delight/ in the spring, under the brilliant Cherished grandmother in agricultural and maritime Red sky at morning, sailors take colors of an afternoon rainbow! of Jennifer Belmonte and societies, weather was often a warning.” Though the red skies Weather lore, though no lon- her husband Thomas of matter of life and death, as it proverb dates back thousands of ger taken as seriously in our Saugus, Anthony, Nicholas controlled the success of the years, it contains some meteo- days of Doppler radar, contin- and Stephen Vozzella all of Malden; great-grandmother harvest or the ability to head to rological truth. According to the ues to yield influence in the of eight. Dear sister of the late Theresa Rizzo, Carmen the sea and fi sh. Italy used to be National Oceanic & Atmospheric realm of cultural treasures Dello Russo, Ernest Dello Russo, Ralph Dello one such agricultural society, Association (NOAA), a red sky and national characteristics. Russo, John Dello Russo, Cecilia Nuzzo, and Gino and therefore still contains a at sunset may be caused by the Some pieces of weather lore Dello Russo. Also survived by loving nieces and multitude of weather super- sun illuminating dust particles contain meteorological truths, nephews. stitions and lore. I remember in the air, indicating a high- while others decidedly do not; A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Sacred some of these sayings from my pressure system that brings however, they all demonstrate Heart Church, North Square, Boston. childhood, where they formed good weather. Conversely, the the importance of weather to Donations in Carmela’s memory may be made to an indelible part of my Italian red sky at morning indicates societies that depended on the St. Leonard Church, 320 Hanover Street, Boston, cultural heritage. These pieces that the high-pressure system is unpredictable nature of farming MA 02113. of weather folklore are often passing, which may be replaced or fi shing. Moreover, weather repeated from generation to by a rain-inducing low-pressure lore, like all quaint traditions generation, even in contempo- system. Our ancestors knew and superstitions, link us to the rary times, a testament to their what they were talking about! rich, unending lineage of our ancient power. Encouraged by the memory ancestors. 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POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 21, 2017 PAGE 5 On the Aisle
THEATRE NOTES BY BOBBY FRANKLIN
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Presents BECKETT IN BRIEF: Rough for Radio II • The Old Tune • Krapp’s Last Tape Directed by James Seymour April 27th - May 7th Carling-Sorenson Center at Babson College Wellesley, MA — Common- Stage); All My Sons, Guess Who’s wealth Shakespeare Company Coming to Dinner, and Dead (CSC), Founding Artistic End (Huntington Theatre); Long Director Steven Maler, presents Day’s Journey into Night, Exits BECKETT IN BRIEF – Rough and Entrances, Clean House, for Radio II • The Old Tune • and Ice Breaker (New Rep); Krapp’s Last Tape, directed The Dying Gaul (SpeakEasy by James Seymour, featuring Stage Company); To Kill a Will Lyman, Ken Baltin and Mockingbird (Wheelock Family Ashley Risteen. The production, Theatre); The Wrestling Patient presented by BabsonARTS, (Boston Playwrights’ Theatre in begins performances on April collaboration with SpeakEasy 27th, and runs through May 6th, Stage Company), King of the at the Carling-Sorenson Center Jews and A Girl’s War (Boston at Babson College, 19 Babson Playwrights’ Theatre); and College Drive, Wellesley, MA. Equus and Operation Epsilon Performance dates: April (The Nora Theatre Company). Will Lyman 27th through 29th, and May 3rd He is a multiple recipient of the through 6th, at 7:30 pm; April (New Repertory); Deported/a Norton and IRNE Awards and 30th, May 6th and 7th at 3:00 pm. dream play, King of the Jews, and was honored with the Howard Among Samuel Beckett’s Permanent Whole Life (Boston Keel Award for service to the Lapels Dry Cleaning most autobiographical works, Playwrights); Operation Epsilon Screen Actors Guild. He was Rough for Radio II, The Old (Nora Theatre); Copenhagen, given the 2013 Norton Award Kicks off 14th Annual Clothing Drive Tune, and Krapp’s Last Tape and A Screenwriter’s Daughter for Sustained Excellence and the explore universal questions of (Vineyard Playhouse); Oleanna 2015 NETC Award. Television to Benefi t Big Brother Big Sister creativity, memory, aging, sex, (Merrimack Repertory); credits include Crossbow, friendship, and the proximity of Brooklyn Boy (SpeakEasy); and Threat Matrix, and Commander death. These plays from his mid- Last Night of Ballyhoo, I Ought to in Chief. Movies for television career are traditionally viewed be in Pictures, and Yom Kippur include Meltdown, Our Fathers, as individual statements, but in Da Nang (Jewish Theatre Three Sovereigns for Sarah, and the three provide a wealth of New England). He teaches George Washington; he also of impressions when placed acting and directs at The Boston appeared in the fi lms A Perfect in conversation with one Conservatory at Berklee. Murder, The Siege, Welcome another, giving us a better Will Lyman (Krapp/Gorman) to the Dollhouse, Mystic River, understanding of the legendary was recently seen as Junius Little Children (narrator), and playwright’s intellect, passion, Brutus Booth in CSC’s What Doesn’t Kill You. Mr. and temperament. production of Our American Lyman has been the narrator of Ken Baltin (Cream/Fox) Hamlet at The Carling- Sorenson the PBS public affairs program credits in the Boston area Center at Babson College, and is Frontline since its second season include Death of a Salesman, well known to Boston audiences and has appeared as himself on Glengarry Glen Ross, Lost in for his other work with CSC, of The Simpsons. Lapels Dry Cleaning will host their annual clothing drive to Yonkers, and Laughter on the which he is a founding Board For more information, go to benefi t Big Brother Big Sister organizations starting April 22nd 23rd Floor (Lyric Stage); Kite Member, as King Lear, Prospero, www.commshakes.org, or call and running through May 7th. Lapels Dry Cleaning stores in Runner, Eurydice, Waiting for Claudius, and Brutus; Oh God 781-239-5660. Arizona, Connecticut, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Godot, and American Buffalo and Ulysses on Bottles (Israeli New Jersey, and Michigan will be accepting clothing donations. Last year’s drive generated 13,180 pounds of clothing, the equivalent of $13,180. Lapels Dry Cleaning will host items, including: men’s, wom- New Repertory Theatre their annual clothing drive to en’s and children’s clothing, benefi t Big Brother Big Sister coats, jackets, shoes (any sea- Presents organizations starting April 22nd son or size). Household items and running through May 7th. such as linens, sheets, blan- THE GIFT HORSE Lapels Dry Cleaning stores in kets, towels, drapes, comfort- by Lydia R. Diamond, Directed by Jim Petosa Arizona, Connecticut, Louisi- ers, Afghans, curtains, fabric, ana, Massachusetts, Missouri, and purses are also accepted. nd th April 22 - May 14 New Jersey, and Michigan will Clothing collected by Lapels be accepting clothing donations Dry Cleaning will be donated is a heartfelt and funny play during this time period. to Big Brother Big Sister and that shines with Lydia’s unique “One of the great things about in turn will then be sold by humor and wit.” doing a drive like this every year high-end thrift stores. The net “As our season comes to is that your customers antici- proceeds from those sales are a conclusion, I’m pleased to pate it and make donating to the donated to Big Brother Big welcome back several New drive part of their spring clean- Sister mentoring programs for Rep favorites,” says Managing ing,” said Kevin Dubois, CEO young girls and boys. Director Harriet Sheets. “Lewis of Lapels Dry Cleaning. “Last “We encourage Lapels cus- D. Wheeler and Maurice year’s drive was off the charts, tomers and the general public to Emmanuel Parent both return generating 13,180 pounds — a participate in this very worthy after many appearances on new record for us. That’s the effort to raise money for the Big our stage, Cloteal L. Horne equivalent of $13,180 to ben- Brother Big Sister organization first worked with New Rep’s efi t Big Brother Big Sister. This in your state,” said Dubois. The Gift Horse educational touring program year, as is our goal every year, “This drive is one of those efforts Classic Repertory Company, we want to exceed the previous where anybody and everybody A humorous and introspective Lydia R. Diamond’s distinctive and Obehi Janice performed year’s total.” who takes part wins.” Boston-area premiere, The Gift voice. in our Next Voices New Play Lapels customers and the For the addresses of Lapels Horse follows Ruth, a successful “New Repertory Theatre Reading Series last spring. And general public are welcome to Dry Cleaning stores near you, teacher and artist whose quick is delighted to present the I’d like to welcome Zachary Rice donate any gently used clothing please visit www.mylapels.com. and easy wit masks a painful Boston-area premiere of one of and Alejandro Simoes to New childhood. With the support playwright Lydia R. Diamond’s Rep for the first time!“ of her best friend Ernesto and earliest works,” says Artistic For more information, go The Federal Trade Commission therapist Brian, she finally Director Jim Petosa. “When I to newrep.org, or call 617- works for the consumer to prevent fraud and deception. confronts her tumultuous first approached her about a 923-8487. The New Repertory Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) past in a play infused with project, she suggested a revival Theatre is located at 321 or log on to www.ftc.gov. nationally-acclaimed playwright of The Gift Horse. The result Arsenal Street, Watertown. PAGE 6 POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 21, 2017 Action for Boston Community Michael Sinatra Announces Candidacy Development Introduces GATE for District 1 City Councilor Seat Generations Advancing Together through Education Michael Sinatra has decided after a short time because of job entails a relentless pursuit to run for the District 1 City his successful track record and of servicing each and every one Offering Low Income Parents Job Training and Childcare Council seat. Sinatra has spent feels that his work speaks for of his constituents, which he ABCD announces a new create more career opportuni- the last four years on City itself. If successful in winning has been proud to do for his initiative that links career ties and a pathway to success. Councilor Sal LaMattina’s, the seat, he will continue the entire tenure working for the development with childcare. “This is a two-generation staff handling many issues work that he has been doing, Councilor. Sinatra looks for- Many low-income parents approach towards strengthen- throughout the entire district making sure the day-to-day ward to this campaign and are discouraged from seeking ing our under-served families,” with proven results. Sinatra nuts and bolts of basic city wishes each of the candidates employment and climbing the said ABCD President/CEO was promoted to Chief of Staff services are addressed. This the best of luck. career ladder because they lack John Drew. “As parents gain the skills and education needed knowledge and pursue a suc- to seek upward mobility. cessful career, they can focus Saint Melchior Grodziecki and the Kosice Martyrs ABCD’s GATE Program aims without the stress of wonder- by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari to encourage low-income par- ing if their child is being prop- ents to reach their potential by erly cared for,” Drew said. “This Melchior Grodziecki was born 5, 1619, and confi ned the two offering specifi ed training pro- is an opportunity of advance- in Cieszyn, Poland, in 1582 Jesuits to their residence. On grams towards comprehensive ment in education for the whole into the noble Grodski family September 7th, they broke into offi ce skills, as well as skills family.” and received his education in their quarters and demanded towards a career in banking The GATE Program is offered the Jesuit college of Vienna. that they accept Calvinism. and fi nance, or gaining certifi - three to four times a year to res- In 1603 he entered the Jesuit When the priests refused to do cation and training to become a idents that qualify. Participants novitiate of Brno. After making so, the soldiers began beating nursing assistant or pharmacy are encouraged to enroll early to his fi rst religious profession in and stabbing Father Melchior, technician. address childcare needs. 1605, he went on to the Jesuit crushing his fi ngers and rub- By bundling job training For more information, contact College in Kłodzko (1606–1607). bing fl aming torches into his with childcare ABCD’s GATE Tiffany Ramos, J.D., GATE Proj- To be able to teach in high side. Finally they beheaded Fa- Program gives unemployed and ect Manager, at 617-348-6751, schools, he spent a year in the ther Melchior. Father Pongrácz under-employed low-income or by email at Tiffany.Ramos@ seminary in České Budějovice. was tortured next, with the Boston residents with children BostonABCD.org. In 1608, he returned to Kłodzko soldiers twisting a rope around the time and liberty to learn ABCD recognizes its part- to complete his education in his head and almost crushing it. skills in a career track of their ners in supporting the GATE music. He studied philosophy The soldiers threw the bodies of choice. Program: YMCA Training, Inc., and theology in the Clementi- the two Jesuits and a compan- Joint planning and resource- Child Care Choices of Boston, num of Prague and in 1614 was ion diocesan priest into a ditch sharing structures will align Asian-American Civic Asso- ordained a priest. outside the house, but Father supportive resources for strug- ciation, Inc., Jewish Vocational In an attempt to minister Pongrácz did not die for another gling parents more effectively Services, Inc., ABCD Head Start to Catholics, Father Melchior 20 hours. with the needs of jobseekers & Early Childhood Education, along with Hungarian István The bodies of the three mar- through training programs. The and City of Boston’s Offi ce of Pongrácz, a colleague from tyrs were recovered after ne- applied initiative can ultimately Workforce Development. the Jesuit seminary, was sent news that a Calvinist army gotiations and were buried in to Kassa (Kosice), a Calvinist was marching on Kosice in an the vicinity of Kassa. In 1636, stronghold in the Kingdom of attempt to expand the territory they were moved to Slovakia. Hungary with the outbreak of of Gabriel Bethlen, prince of They were canonized on July the Thirty Year War. The two Transylvania. 2, 1995, in Košice by Pope John “Love Your Block” Jesuits were working in small The Transylvanian army took Paul II. Their feast day is on towns when they heard the control of the city on September September 7th.
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Nasa mission, e.g. 64. 3-point shot 22. Human cage part 45. Depart 67. *Prairie ____ 280 BENNINGTON STREET, EAST BOSTON, MA 24. Heists 49. Short for although 25. *Striped stinker 51. *Not Bald one but ____ Telephone: 617-567-4499 www.spinellis.com 26. Boredom 54. Prefi x with red (Solution on Page 15) POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 21, 2017 PAGE 7 Italy - Famous for Building Mrs. Murphy . . . As I See It the Pipe Organ Boston City time you’re back on the road, and friends. Lots of old friends Councilor Sal it’s another 15 minutes. Way attended his funeral to say good- by Prof/Cav Philip J. DiNovo LaMattina’s sup- too long! ... How do you defi ne bye to “The Memories” ... Japan Recently, I attended an event where it was my privilege to hear porters were sad- stupid? A couple in Florida automakers (Toyota Motor Corp) Diane Bish, who is one of the most infl uential classical organists dened to learn he found a dead bat in their salad are looking into self-driving cars performing today. She is a concert and recording artist, composer, will not seek re-election. After and continued to eat it! Now to keep elderly on the move! I conductor, and international television personality. I love organ many years of community ser- they have to get rabies vaccines, don’t know if an elderly person music and believe the organ is the king of instruments. Ms. Bish vice, “It’s time to relax!” Coun- which are very painful! ... Big would want to get into a car that played Pietro Yon’s “Allegro” from Concerto Gregoriano, and it cilor LaMattina was known as News! Republican Governor drives itself. It would take a lot received the greatest acclaim of all the pieces which she presented. I a stand up guy who took every Charlie Baker made it to the of guts! ... Grievances on health have never heard about Yon before and did not realize he composed position seriously, putting his top of the list as most popular care: If you’re rich, Obamacare Gesú Bambino. heart and soul into it! East governor in the country! But doesn’t affect you! If you’re From my research I have learned a great deal about Italian organs. Boston will miss the expertise, while Gov. Baker’s numbers poor, Obamacare won’t affect Padua, as well as the entire Venetian area of Italy, has always been great humor, concern and de- are soaring, Elizabeth Warren’s you, either (Mass Health)! But famous for pipe organ building. By the 1700s, a unique school votion Councilor Sal LaMattina are plummeting.... The State of if you’re a middle-class work- of organ building had emerged in Venice, founded by Pietro Nac- has brought to the table. Good Massachusetts may consider ing slob, Obamacare is your chini and his successors. The most famous of these was Gaetano Luck in any future endeavor a redesign of the 237-year-old worst nightmare. Before your Callido, who built more than four hundred organs in his lifetime. you may take! ... Word is: Mi- Commonwealth Seal because primary care doctor can write a The unique characteristics of this historic organ-building school chael Sinatra (who works for it bears the image of a Native prescription or examine you, all form the basis of the famous Italian Ruffat organ. From simple be- LaMattina,) Chuckie DiPrima American. I think the Seal looks required questions must be an- ginnings fi ve centuries ago came the sweet sounds of Italian organs. of Boston Water and Sewer, fi ne and serves as a reminder swered and that could take up In the year 1940, Antonio Rufatti and his two brothers founded Jason Ruggiero, and Lydia that the natives were here fi rst! to two hours. It doesn’t matter the fi rm of Famiglia Artigiano Fratelli Ruffatti Brother (Ruffatti Edwards are a few eyeing the It also shows the Native Ameri- if you’re sick, you may even die Brothers, Family of Artisans). The fi rm has produced more than open Council seat ... A new can to be peaceful. Leave it before you get to answer all the fi ve hundred instruments of all sizes around the world. The lin- restaurant opened recently at be! ... Cucchiello’s Bakery in questions! Primary Care Doc- eage and heritage of Fratelli Ruffatti, from traditional mechanical the corner of Putnam and Sara- Day Square is closed! Talk is a tors insist this is a government action organs to highly-developed and effi cient electro-pneumatic toga Streets across from Rino’s Dunkin’ Donuts will replace the requirement, and blame Obam- action organs to all-electric action organs, offer custom tonal and Place. It’s called 300 Saratoga iconic bakery once known as acare for the invasion of privacy! architectural design with meticulously handmade pipes. Greece is Street Restaurant, now serving Logan Bakery. If Dunkin’ Do- In Obama’s world, ALL INFOR- commonly credited with the origin of the organ (actually, the water breakfast, lunch and dinner. nuts occupies every space avail- MATION, whether relevant or organ) in the 3rd century BC. The word “organ” is derived from the Heard the restaurant opened to able, it doesn’t give consum- not, must be documented! Why Latin “organum,” an instrument similar to a portative organ used a good reception ... The Chelsea ers much choice! ... Andrew aren’t people complaining and in ancient Roman circus games. Street Bridge is one slow bridge! “Skipsy” Schepici passed away writing to the Nancy Pelosi, I never gave it much thought, but thousands of churches in Italy It takes at least 20-30 minutes quietly at the Lighthouse nurs- an advocate and instigator of have organs. A most interesting fact gleaned from my research is for a huge tanker to go through ing home recently after celebrat- Obamacare, and make it known that the Italian organ changed very little from around 1600 until from opening to closing. By the ing his 99th birthday with family it’s a fl op? Till next time! the eighteenth century. The typical Italian instrument of the piano inherited most of its characteristics from the sixteenth century. Stoppel organs were not common in Italy, even in the 17th century. Today Fratelli Ruffatti is one of the few organ builders to make all Joe McDonald Named West End Museum President the instrument’s components themselves. For instance, most of the new organ’s 2,699 pipes are made by hand from a tin-lead alloy Native West Ender Brings while the majority of full-bodied sounds are achieved from wooden pipes. Italian organs are installed in churches, synagogues, concert Years of Community Experience, Dedication to Position halls, and other public buildings. The organ boasts a substantial repertoire that encompasses a span of over fi ve hundred years. Joe McDonald, a third-gen- role of the Elizabeth Peabody There are a number of famous Italian organs in the United States, eration West End native and House, the West End House, one of which is located in Rochester, N.Y. The Eastman School of longtime community activist, and the church groups of old. Music has installed an historic full-size Italian Baroque organ in the has been named President of By hosting neighborhood-fo- University of Rochester’s Memorial Art Gallery. Built around 1770 The West End Museum Board of cused events and exhibits that in the region of central Italy, this magnifi cent instrument represents Directors. McDonald served as highlight various historical and the genesis of Baroque organ music played and taught world- a Board member for two years cultural aspects of the area, wide. and as President of the West the Museum provides multiple Many prominent organ builders are continuing this important End Civic Association (WECA) opportunities to celebrate the work in Italy. Organists and organ enthusiasts throughout the in 2012. Now, as Museum West End and bring together world appreciate the cultural value and diversity of the Italian organ President, he aims to help the former and current residents landscape. Each Italian historic and modern organ masterpiece nonprofi t achieve a more secure and business people to foster a uniquely refl ects the culture of those for whom the organ was built. fi nancial position. renewed sense of community. Italian organs are noted for their design, superior quality materials, “The Museum is such an “We’d like to get a little closer fi ne woodworking, exquisite craftsmanship, and refi ned sounds. asset to the West End and, Within days, he visited the to what the old West End was Hopefully, our own appreciation of the way in which our Italian over the past several years, has Museum and was so impressed — a vibrant, close-knit, family- heritage has infl uenced the making of such beautiful sounds has grown to focus on far more than by the efforts to preserve mem- oriented and very tolerant com- been deepened. urban renewal. It has expanded ory of the old neighborhood munity,” said McDonald, “and to embrace other periods all — including his own father’s that’s exactly what we’re aiming the way through to the present papers in the permanent Last to do.” day, giving a wider historical Tenement exhibit — that he Dr. Susan Hanson has served perspective that’s been very became a member on the spot. as both Museum President and enlightening for old and new McDonald also wanted the new Director since July of 2015. West Enders alike,” McDonald West End to be a real neighbor- McDonald’s appointment ef- said. “I’m pleased to take on hood, so he joined the WECA in fectively splits those respon- this new role and help bring the 2005, was elected Vice Presi- sibilities so that Hanson can best of the old neighborhood to dent in 2011 and President the focus on the role of Director, today’s West End.” following year. He continues to expanding the Museum’s pro- Community advocacy and be an active member. gramming and visibility within engagement are in Joe McDonald sees The West End Metro Boston and throughout McDonald’s DNA. He has Museum as, in part, fi lling the New England. proudly followed in the foot- steps of his father, also named Joseph, who dedicated much of his life to improving circum- Mattéo Gallo stances for residents of the West End. Sadly, in 1953, the family had to move to Jamaica o Plain when the destruction and o Appraisals displacement of urban renewal Sales & Rentals hit the community. Although just 12 years old at the time, • the younger McDonald has vivid memories that drive his com- Real Estate mitment to the neighborhood to this day. 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 McDonald lived in many (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 places around the world while working for the U.S. Govern- ment and fi rst retired to Rock- port, but he yearned to return to his childhood community. In 2005, he bought a condo Visit us on line at literally 50 feet from his birth- place and happily made his WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM homecoming to the West End. PAGE 8 POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 21, 2017 NEMPAC Raises Over $11,000 for Children’s Music Scholarships at the 2017 Perform-a-thon!
Guitar student Dinero Jelley and NEMPAC Faculty Caio Afuine. Standing room only audience.
NEMPAC held it annual from the Drum & Sing class and “We are grateful for the many student Perform-a-thon instructor Susan Davies. Due parents, friends and community benefit for Children’s Music to the overwhelming amount members who came together to Scholarships on April 8th, at of participation, the event even support this treasured annual the Boston Public Market, carried on to last almost fi ve fundraiser! It was such a joy to raising $11,220 for the 2017- hours! With many student see our students performing to 18 Scholarship Fund over the and instructor collaborations, support their peers who receive course of the month-long “Pledge student duets, songs, skits, financial assistance through Me” Campaign and at the event and even a choreographed the NEMPAC music scholarship itself. NEMPAC students and number here and there, the program. We look forward to faculty joined together present day was fi lled with music, food, keeping this tradition alive a four-hour show, including and community celebration in and cannot wait for our 2018 highlight performances from NEMPAC Ex. Director Sherri honor of a great cause! NEMPAC Perform-a-thon next year!” the Eliot Band Music Ensemble, Snow awards prize winner would especially like to thank Lisa Ayres, NEMPAC student the Youth Improv Class, and a Catherine Lamb for collecting the many individuals who made — Sherri Snow, performer. fun interactive demonstration 3rd place in pledges. this event possible. Executive Director of NEMPAC
NEMPAC instructor leads Drum & Sing class demo with Riley Bartlett sings to audience. families. Friends of the North End Branch Library Spring Soirée
Friends would like to publicly thank their Chair Person, Judith Ives, and her volunteers for a splendid evening. The Friends of the North End Library have many events from author talks to a garden tour planned over the next few months. New members are always welcome. For membership information or to make a donation, see their webpage, www.FriendsNElibrary.org, contact them at [email protected], or drop by the library!
Wow! What a Party! The Friends of the North End Branch Library recently held a Spring Fundraiser at Lucia’s. The annual event was planned as a casual get together for a fun evening. With lively music, a plentiful buffet, and many raffl e prizes including a 50/50 drawing, the overfl owing crowd had a great time. State Representative Aaron Michlewicz attended to wish the Friends well and to compliment them on the fi ne work they are doing at the library. During the evening, Dave Vieira from the Citywide Friends Group announced a $500 grant to the North End Friends Group for continuing to promote neighborhood library events. Jennifer Hawes, the gifted Children’s Librarian, was introduced as the North End Library’s new Head Librarian. Attendees enthusiastically received this news. Hawes then presented an award to Jannelle Richardson, a dedicated and creative library volunteer, in appreciation for her many years of teaching chess to the neighborhood children. All in all, the event was a great success. The (Photos by Matt Conti) POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 21, 2017 PAGE 9 Patriot’s Day Parade by Matt Conti
The annual Patriot’s Day Parade was held on Monday April 17th, fi nishing in Boston’s North End with the reenactment of Paul Revere’s midnight ride on April 18, 1775. Performing the reenactment were the Massachusetts National Lancers with Boston Mayor Marty Walsh handing orders to Paul Revere on Brown Beauty. Also participating were City Councilor Sal LaMattina, State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, Old North Church Vicar Stephen T. Ayres, along with members of East Boston ROTC and the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts.
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The time has come, the walrus said, TO TALK OF MANY THINGS of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings by Sal Giarratani ANOTHER BORING BOOK U.S. Senator Elizabeth RECORD STORE DAY, SATURDAY, APRIL 22ND Warren has just written her Vinyl releases will be getting heavy exposure on Saturday, 11th book called This Fight is April 22nd, “Record Store Day.” Some of those releases are included Our Fight. She takes on the below: Republicans as usual, but appears to say very little about BEST OF 50 CENT / KIDS: MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK why the Democrats lost last / EASY RIDER: SOUNDTRACK / PAUL BUTTERFIELD - VINYL November or how most of them, UMe Records herself included, have acted Best of 50 Cent is the fi rst greatest hits album by the American since. hip-hop recording artist. The compilation includes tracks from fi ve When asked about the focus of his previous studio albums: Power of the Dollar, Get Rich or Die of her latest book, she says, Tryin’, The Massacre, Curtis, and Before I Self Destruct. Featured is “Have Democrats failed? Yes. “In Da Club,” “21 Questions,” “Candy Shop,” and “AYO Technology.” There have been places where Plus songs from the fi lm soundtrack Get Rich or Die Tryin’, and we have not fought as hard as non-album singles “Get Up” and “I Get It In,” as 50 Cent cashes in! we should, but Republicans as Kids: Motion Picture Soundtrack is a re-issue of a 1995 release a party have blocked every move that featured Chloe Sevigny, Leo Fitzpatrick, Justin Pierce, and that would have helped working Rosario Dawson, most of them in their debut performances. The fi lm families.” is centered on a day in the life of a group of sexually active teenagers MORE APARTMENTS FOR in New York City and their unrestrained behavior towards sex and EASTIE WATERFRONT drugs during the era of HIV in the mid-1990s. Songs (13) performed All one has to do is take a by Folk Implosion, Daniel Johnston, Sebadoh, Lo-Down, and Slint. ride to Jeffries Point waterfront Easy Rider: Original Soundtrack is from the classic fi lm to see a new city of high-rises featuring Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, and Jack Nicholson. The sprouting up. Take a ride over to ten-song soundtrack includes “The Pusher” and “Born to Be Wild” The East Boston Soup Kitchen receives donations all the North End Waterfront, and from Steppenwolf, a pair from Roger McGuinn — “It’s Alright Ma” the time. Recently, members of Girl Scout Troop 72124 you can see Manhattan-style and “Ballad of Easy Rider” — plus “Wasn’t Born to Follow” (The donated two cartons of Girl Scout cookies at the soup buildings lining the edges of the Byrds), “Kyrie Eleison” (The Electric Prunes), and “If Six Was Nine” kitchen. L-R: Sandra Aleman-Nijjar, Lynn Weatherup, Ellie East Boston waterfront, which from The Jimi Hendrix Experience. and Holly Barnat. (Photo by Sal Giarratani) could be bigger than Southie’s Paul Butterfi eld: Live New York 1970 was recorded 47 years ago, and displays the vocals and harmonica magic of Butterfi eld, Seaport District. Free speech is just that, free running for the District 2 city joined by saxophonist David Sanborn on Rock Beat Records’ double The latest news? The Davis speech. council seat. He was running album. The band struck success with their blues and rock sound. Companies is proposing a 119- TRIP TO MOHEGAN SUN newspaper ads showing his Lengthy cuts to enjoy include “Born Under a Bad Sign” (12:11), unit apartment complex at the There’s a trip to Mohegan entire family holding the family “Driftin’ Blues” (14:42), “The Boxer” (10:06), and “So Far So Good” former Hodge Boiler Works site. Sun coming up on the horizon, dog. Everyone was named but (10:15). It was Butterfi eld’s forward-vision that led him to include The company is proposing the proceeds of which will benefi t the dog. I called up one of his a horn section, enhancing their sound immensely. complex next to LoPresti Park. Revere Kiwanis charities run campaign supporters and told THELONIOUS MONK: Lots of open space for public by the Revere Kiwanis Club. him Eddie needed to put the LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES 1960 - VINYL access, including adding a You bring the coffee, they bring dog’s name in the ad. At fi rst Sam Records/Saga missing piece of the Harborwalk the donuts. Buses will leave he didn’t understand why. But The year 2017 marks Thelonious Monk’s centennial and, to that would connect the Carlton from the Beachmont School I told him, dog owners vote; celebrate the occasion, Sam Records/Saga offers up a newly Wharf and future Clippership parking lot. For further if you diss your dog, they will discovered, never-before-released soundtrack to the Roger Vadim Wharf sections to the east of information on this great little see it right away. Latest Easter fi lm Les Liaisons Dangereuses 1960. The recording was made LoPresti Park. trip, call Pam at 617-331-6500 newspaper ad, same photo when Monk was at the height of his powers in 1959 while he was COLLEGE NEWSPAPER by April 28th. except this time little Marley is attempting to record several of his best-known compositions for use DOESN’T KNOW WHAT FREE VIETNAM VETERANS named in the campaign photo. as the predominant soundtrack of the fi lm. Monk’s fi rst attempt SPEECH IS 30TH ANNIVERSARY Good move! to record music for use in a fi lm was done with his 1959 all-star An editorial in the Wellesley MEMORIAL CLOCK TOWER DOT DAY PARADE working band of Charlie Rouse, Sam Jones, Art Taylor, and French College campus newspaper that The Vietnam Combat Veterans EVENTS CONTINUE saxophonist Barney Wilen. This gem with Monk on piano will be called for “shutting down” forms Combined Armed Forces Quincy Saturday, April 29th at 10:00 available in a 2-LP limited edition deluxe box set on Record Store of hateful speech is now arguing Chapter will be hosting the am, the Little and the Young Day (4/22), with a CD and digital version in May with some new that the campus community will Vietnam Veterans 30th Marina Miss Dorchester contests will tunes. A bonus is a 48-page booklet with original artwork by Jerome “not stand for hate speech and Bay Clock Tower Anniversary be held at the First Parish Witz, essays by acclaimed jazz writers, a complete discography, and its limits on college campuses.” at Marina Bay, Squantum, on Church on Parish Street in never-before-published color and black-and-white photographs According to its editorial, Thursday, April 27th at 2:00 pm. Dorchester. and memorabilia from the recording session. A fi tting celebration “Shutting down rhetoric that Special guest speaker will be FEEDBACK FROM READERS of jazz’s greatest composers and pianists. undermines the existence and General Joseph F. Dunford, ALWAYS WELCOMED GLEN CAMPBELL – GALVESTON / GENTLE ON MY MIND / rights of others is not a violation Jr., USMC, Chairman of the Recently, got a great note WICHITA LINEMAN - VINYL of free speech; it is hate speech. Joint Chiefs of Staff. General from Ron Della Chiesa thanking Capitol-UMe The spirit of free speech is to Dunford is a South Boston me for my recent comments Galveston is the thirteenth album by Glen Campbell, released protect the suppressed.” native who grew up in Quincy. about his Sunday night radio in 1969 by Capitol Records. The album shows the many sides of Whatever happened to colleges As a USAF veteran, I never shows on WPLM 99.1 FM. Ron Campbell — romantic, virtuoso, and country. It was a major hit, and universities being open to miss this annual Marina Bay ended his note by saying, “As reaching the #1 spot on the Billboard Country Albums chart, and all ideas and opinions, the event. You shouldn’t either. Frank says, ‘The best is yet to spawned the number one hit single on the Hot Country Singles and exchange of countering ideas? ED FLYNN AND HIS DOG come.’” Don’t forget, Sunday Easy Listening charts. The tune “Galveston” was penned by Jimmy Shutting down speech you don’t Back around St. Patrick’s nights at 7:00 pm on 99.1 for Webb, who also wrote the follow-up single “Where’s the Playground like is never an expression of Day, I noticed a newspaper Strictly Sinatra with Strictly Ron Susie,” which hit #10 on the Easy Listening chart. free speech. ad for Eddie Flynn, who is Della Chiesa! Gentle On My Mind is the sixth album Campbell recorded, in 1967, and features songwriter John Hartford’s version of the song about lost love. Campbell gathered some of his fellow session players to record a demo version, which eventually became a mega-hit upon Marathon Daffodils Tribute in release. Additional cuts include Donovan’s “Catch the Wind” and Christopher Columbus Park “Mary in the Morning,” Jimmie Rodgers’ “It’s Over,” Harry Nilsson’s “Without Her” and “You’re My World,” and Roy Orbison’s “Cryin’.” Photo and story by Matt Conti Wichita Lineman was the title cut from the album of the same “Marathon Daffodils” is the with Matt Piscitelli from Olson name, and was another song penned by Jimmy Webb in 1968. The continuing tribute to the “Bos- Greenhouses (link below) on the album was Campbell’s 12th and the title song reached #3 on the ton Strong” spirit, now four 20,000 daffodil bulbs contribut- U.S. pop chart, and was certifi ed gold in January 1969. More love years after the bombing tragedy. ing to the cause. The perennial on tracks have Campbell’s covers of Otis Redding’s “The Dock of For the 2017 Boston Mara- effort was started in 2014 by the Bay,” Rod McKuen’s “If You Go Away,” the BeeGees’ “Words,” thon, the effort was expanded Diane Valle, who gathered vol- the popular “Dreams of the Everyday Housewife,” and “Reason to Believe.” to neighborhood parks and unteers to plant bulbs along FRANK ZAPPA ALBUMS (24) public spaces well beyond the the marathon route. Closer to UMe + Zappa Records marathon route. The Friends town and the fi nish line, pot- Two dozen rare and limited release Frank Zappa recordings have of Christopher Columbus Park ted plants are displayed along been made available around the world by UMe. Of the 24 albums (FOCCP) brought our atten- the streets and in business available March 24th, nine of the albums, including Zappa’s 100th tion to the hundreds of pot- windows. release, Dance Me This, and the revered live disc, Roxy By Proxy, ted plants on the waterfront Prepared in a greenhouse, have never been available for download or streaming. The collection shown in these pictures. The the daffodil plants are kept cool includes fan favorite and Grammy Award-winning titles from blue and yellow potted Boston and timed to bloom perfectly for Zappa’s independent labels and encompasses more than 20 years Strong daffodils, put out by the Marathon Monday! of releases. The albums include a diverse collection of previously FOCCP Horticulture volunteers www.enterprisenews.com/ limited releases comprised of live concerts, taped rehearsals, and the Friday before the race, were when they could be taken by news/20160416/perennial-in- treasures from Zappa’s extensive and extraordinary vault, audio labeled with signs asking visi- visitors. spiration-raynhams-daffodils- documentaries, archival recordings, the famed “Corsaga” series, tors to leave them in place until For more on this annual fl o- serve-as-symbol-of-strength-at- and other exciting audio ephemera. Marathon Monday afternoon, ral tribute, see the interview boston-marathon POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 21, 2017 PAGE 11
the moment she steps out into the spot- Yorker trying to navigate life as a single Noè Bordignon, Raffaele Mainella, light right up until she leaves the stage. gal, a new date is the perfect oppor- Pietro Pajetta, Pasquale Ruggiero, and Ross’ career spans some 60 years, from tunity to show off her home cooking. Ettore Tito. her work with The Supremes (“Baby While preparing a three-course dinner Love,” “Where Did Our Love Go?”) to her from scratch, she recounts stories of THE NICHOLS HOUSE MUSEUM NOW solo material (“I’m Coming Out,” “Ain’t good Italian food and bad boyfriends. 55 Mount Vernon Street No Mountain High Enough”). Her superior cuisine far surpasses her Beacon Hill, Boston, MA PLAYING inferior taste in men in this mouth- 617-227-6993 watering new comedy. Eight audience www.NicholsHouseMuseum.org THEATER members at each performance can even The Nichols House Museum is located UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN purchase seats to join Giulia on stage at 55 Mount Vernon Street on Beacon and be served the dinner she is cooking Hill in Boston, Massachusetts. The BOSTON OPERA HOUSE during the show! house in which it is located was designed 539 Washington St., Boston, MA by the architect Charles Bulfi nch, and 617-259-3400 built by Jonathan Mason, the politician, www.BostonOperaHouse.com in 1804. The building was renovated in MAMMA MIA! — May 30-June 4, MUSEUMS 1830. The museum is named for Rose 2017. Set in a beach resort in the Medi- Standish Nichols (1872–1960), the re- terranean, Mamma Mia! tells the story of nowned landscape gardener, suffragist, Sophie, a bride-to-be with one wish: to SMITH COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART pacifi st, and member of the Cornish Art have her absent father walk her down 20 Elm Street at Bedford Terrace Colony, who lived in the house between the aisle. After reading passages about Northampton, MA 1885 and 1960. She left the house to three old lovers in her mom’s diary, 413-585-2760 be used as a museum after her death. Sophie sends each a wedding invitation www.SCMA.Smith.Edu/Artmuseum The museum preserves the lifestyle of in hopes of learning which is her dad. LEISURE AND LUXURY IN THE AGE the American upper class during Nich- The arrival of the men from her past is OF NERO: THE VILLAS OF OPLONTIS ols’ lifetime, with turn-of-the-century surprising to Donna, Sophie’s fi ercely NEAR POMPEII — Now through August period rooms. independent mother, who prides her- 13, 2017. This the fi rst major exhibition self on getting through life without a of works from the Roman archaeological man, and highly amusing to Donna’s site Oplontis. Located on the Neapolitan two best gal pals. The more Sophie and coast, Oplontis was buried and pre- COMEDY her mother struggle to fi nd truth and served when Mount Vesuvius erupted understanding, the more it threatens in 79 CE. The exhibition, features 250 THE HANOVER THEATRE to tear them apart and wreck Sophie’s artifacts on view for the fi rst time outside 2 Southbridge Street, dream wedding. The songs are all culled Italy, includes ornate jewelry, sculpture, Worcester, MA ’90s music sensations New Kids on the Block, Paula Abdul, from the Swedish super-group ABBA’s gold and silver coins, ceramics, frescos, 877.571.SHOW (7469) or songbook, and this is one Broadway and ordinary utilitarian objects that 508.831.0800 & Boyz II Men will be brining the “Right Stuff,” to Fenway show where singing along (and dancing together demonstrate the disparities of www.TheHanoverTheatre.org Park for their Total Package Tour this summer. See MUSIC in the aisles) is encouraged. Though wealth, social class, and consumption JERRY SEINFELD — June 3, 2017. SECTION for more details. kids will love the cool music and the in Roman life. This is the fi nal stop on America’s premier comedian, Jerry energetic dancing, the plot can bring a national tour and the only East Coast Seinfeld, will be performing his signature pair consisting of Brian Kelley and Tyler up some questions for the little ones. venue. A major scholarly catalog will stand-up routine here in Worcester. Hubbard, released their third album, But nothing’s very explicit and the tone accompany the exhibition. Background Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny MUSIC Dig Your Roots, in August 2016. Florida is cheery throughout, making it a safe on the Oplontis site: www.oplontispro- ability to joke about the little things in Georgia Line cruised to fame as the family destination. ject.org. life that relate to audiences everywhere. TD GARDEN vocal duo of the year during the 2013 WICKED — June 7-July 23, 2017. Known for playing a semifi ctional version 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA Country Music Awards. Their “Cruise” An alternative telling of the 1939 fi lm MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON of himself in the sitcom Seinfeld, which 617-624-1050 remix featuring Nelly also won the 2013 The Wizard of Oz and L. Frank Baum’s 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston he created and wrote with Larry David, www.TDGarden.com single of the year from the American Mu- classic 1900 story, The Wonderful Wiz- 617-267-9300 Seinfeld was heavily involved in the Bee TOM PETTY & THE HEARBREAKERS sic Awards. Last year, the AMAs named ard of Oz. The story is told from the www.MFA.org Movie, in which he voiced its protagonist. — July 20-21, 2017. Tom Petty and them the favorite country duo or group, perspective of the witches of the Land of PAST IS PRESENT: REVIVAL In 2010, he premiered a reality series the Heartbreakers will embark on a as well. Pop fans — particularly Millen- Oz; its plot begins before and continues JEWELRY — Now through August called The Marriage Ref. He directed lengthy U.S. tour this spring to cel- nials — are more likely to recognize the after Dorothy’s arrival in Oz from Kan- 19, 2018. Whether copying or choos- Colin Quinn in the Broadway show Long ebrate the 40th anniversary of their Backstreet Boys and Nelly. The ’90s boy sas, and it includes several references ing motifs to reinterpret, jewelers Story Short at the Helen Hayes Theater, self-titled debut album. Joe Walsh will band has sold over 130 million records to the 1939 film and Baum’s novel. have always looked to the past for which ran until January 2011. He is serve as opener for most of the tour. and remains one of the best-selling mu- Wicked tells the story of two unlikely inspiration. The practice became the creator and host of the web series Petty is an American musician, singer, sic artists. The group collaborated with friends, Elphaba (the Wicked Witch of popular in the 19th century, as de- Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and FGL on “God, Your Mama, and Me” last the West) and Galinda (whose name signers began reviving examples of record producer. He is best known as year. Nelly is one of the best-selling rap later changes to Glinda the Good Witch), ancient ornaments, newly unearthed the lead singer of Tom Petty and the artists, with Grammy Awards for best who struggle with opposing personalities in archaeological excavations. Examine Heartbreakers, but is also known as male rap solo performance and best and viewpoints, rivalry over the same more than 4,000 years of jewelry his- DANCE a member and co-founder of the late rap performance by a duo or group for love-interest, reactions to the Wizard’s tory through about 70 objects — both 1980s supergroup the Traveling Wil- his hits “Hot in Herre” and “Shake Ya corrupt government and, ultimately, ancient and revival — tracing the revival BOSTON OPERA HOUSE burys (under the pseudonyms of Charlie Tailfeather.” Chris Lane’s solo career Elphaba’s public fall from grace. movement from the 19th to the 21st 539 Washington St., Boston, MA T. Wilbury, Jr. and Muddy Wilbury), and launched in 2014 with the debut single centuries. The exhibition focuses on 617-259-3400 his early band Mudcrutch. Petty has “Broken Windshield View.” Other hits WANG THEATER four types — Archaeological, Classi- www.BostonOperaHouse.com recorded a number of hit singles with like “Fix” and “For Her” have climbed the Citi Performing Arts Center cal, Egyptian, and Renaissance. High- THE SLEEPING BEAUTY — April 28- the Heartbreakers and as a solo artist, country radio charts over the past year. 270 Tremont Street Boston, MA lights include a 1924 brooch, on loan May 27, 2017. Boston Ballet presents many of which are mainstays on adult LADY GAGA — September 1-2, 2017. 800-982-2798 from Cartier, paired with an Egyptian the coming-of-age fairytale The Sleeping contemporary and classic rock radio. The tour supports Gaga’s latest studio www.CitiCenter.org winged scarab (740–660 BC) with a Beauty by Marius Petipa with additional Petty has sold more than 80 million album, Joanne — her fi rst solo effort ANNIE — May 9-21, 2017. The similar design; an 1850s embellished choreography by Sir Frederick Ashton. records worldwide, making him one of since 2013’s Artpop — which spawned world’s best-loved musical returns in gold brooch by Castellani; a Renais- Hailed as one of the Company’s trade- the best-selling music artists of all time. two singles in addition to selling nearly time-honored form. This production of sance revival neck ornament (1900–04) mark works, this quintessential produc- In 2002, he was inducted into the Rock 1 million units worldwide in just over Annie will be a brand new incarnation of designed for Tiffany & Co.; a 1980s tion features soaring music by Peter and Roll Hall of Fame. three months. The 30-year-old has the iconic original. Featuring book and Bulgari necklace adorned with Macedo- Ilych Tchaikovsky and sumptuous sets fronted several successful tours in the score by Tony Award®-winners Thomas nian coins; and a 2002 Akelo pendant and costumes by Emmy Award-winning FENWAY PARK past, including the $227.4 million- Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin that emulates an ancient Etruscan designer David Walker. The Sleeping 4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA grossing Monster Ball Tour (2009-11), Charnin, Annie includes such unforget- granulation technique. Beauty begins with the christening of www.LiveNation.com the Born This Way Ball (2012-2013), table songs as “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” Princess Aurora. All the fairies are invit- NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK, PAULA and ArtRave: The Artpop Ball in 2014. “Easy Street,” “I Don’t Need Anything PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM ed to bestow gifts on the young princess, ABDUL, & BOYZ II MEN — July 8, 2017. But You,” plus the eternal anthem of East India Square except for the Fairy Carabosse. She is New Kids on the Block are on tour and BLUE HILLS BANK PAVILION optimism, “Tomorrow.” 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA outraged and gives a spindle to Aurora, they’re bringing Paula Abdul and Boyz II 290 Northern Ave., Boston, MA 978-745-9500, 866-745-1876 announcing that one day the princess Men along for the ride! “Our fans know www.LiveNation.com NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE 978-740-3649 will prick her fi nger on it and die. The we love to bring them a party, and this DIANA ROSS — July 27, 2017. The 62 Dunham Road, Beverly, MA www.PEM.org Lilac Fairy has yet to present her gift, so tour is no exception,” Donnie Wahlberg original Diva! Diana Ross has won a 978-232-7200 “IT’S ALIVE!” Classic Horror and she undermines Carabosse’s curse by said in a statement. “It’s not just a show, dozen Grammys, sold over 100 million www.NSMT.org Sci-Fi Art from the Kirk Hammett promising that Aurora will not die, but it’s an experience. Paula Abdul is such a records world-wide, and was nominated THE MUSIC MAN — June 6-18, Collection — August 12-November 26, shall instead fall into a deep sleep for pop icon and Boyz II Men are one of the for an Oscar for her portrayal of Billie 2017. One of the most cherished Ameri- 2017. Kirk Hammett, best known as the 100 years until awakened by a prince’s best R&B acts of all time. It’s going to Holiday in The Lady Sings the Blues. In can classics, The Music Man, marches guitarist of the rock band Metallica, is kiss. As predicted, Aurora pricks her be a night of hit after hit, and we can’t 1976, Billboard named her the greatest onto the North Shore Music Theatre also an avid collector of classic horror fi nger on a spindle on her 16th birthday, wait to deliver the Total Package to our female entertainer of the century, and stage to kick off the 2017 musical sea- and sci-fi movie posters. This exhibition but the Lilac Fairy intervenes and puts fans!” The Total Package marks Abdul’s there was a lot more to come from Ross son. Join us for the timeless story of the features 90 works that provide insight Aurora and her kingdom under a sleep- fi rst return to touring in 25 years! after that. What really matters is that fast-talking salesman, Harold Hill, who into the evolution of horror and sci-fi ing spell. A century later, Prince Desiré FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE WITH Ross remains an enthralling stage pres- cons the good folks of River City, Iowa, fi lms and how they have played upon is hunting in the forest and encounters BACKSTREET BOYS, NELLY, AND ence, a singer of such poise and remark- into believing that he can teach their contemporary societal fears. Hammett the Lilac Fairy who leads him to Aurora. CHRIS LANE — Friday, July 7, 2017. able vocal gifts that she’s able to hold an children to play in a marching band. acknowledges his poster collection as a He kisses her and breaks the spell. The Florida Georgia Line, a country music audience in the palm of her hand from Before the fraudulent teacher can skip source of inspiration for his own musical ballet concludes with a grand wedding town with the loot, Harold’s got trouble creativity. The exhibition features fi lm celebration attended by numerous fairy- when he falls for the quick-witted, not to posters as well as collectible electric tale characters. mention beautiful, small town librarian, guitars, monster masks and sculptures. ITALIAN RADIO PROGRAMS Marian. A slice of Americana you won’t WANG THEATER want to miss! MICHELE & DONALD D’AMOUR Citi Performing Arts Center “The Sicilian Corner” — every Friday 10:00 am to Noon with hosts Tom YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN — August MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS 270 Tremont Street Boston, MA Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The Best in Italian Music” with Nunzio 15-August 27, 2017. It’s Alive! From the 220 State Street, Springfi eld, MA 800-982-2798 DiMarca every Sunday from 9:00 am to Noon. Go to www.1110wccmam.com. creators of Broadway’s record-breaking 413-263-6800 www.CitiCenter.org musical comedy sensation, The Produc- www.Springfi eldMuseums.org ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE “Italia Oggi” — Sundays 11:00 am to Noon with host Andrea Urdi ers, comes Young Frankenstein. This THE GRAND TOUR: GEORGE AND THEATER — April 27-30, 2017. Desig- 1460 AM. monster of a hit musical based on Mel BELLE SMITH COLLECT IN ITALY. nated by Congress as “a vital American “Dolce Vita Radio” — Sundays DJ Rocco Mesiti 11:00 am-1:00 pm; Brooks’ classic comedy fi lm masterpiece Art collectors, George and Belle Smith cultural ambassador to the world,” it’s 90.7 FM or online www.djrocco.com. is a wickedly inspired re-imagining of the traveled to Europe in 1882, just after been 57 years since Alvin Ailey and his legend of Frankenstein. It is the story of promising their art collection to the group of African-American dancers per- “The Nick Franciosa Show” — Sundays from Noon to 3:00 pm on WLYN the bright young doctor Frankenstein City of Springfi eld, MA. They planned formed for the very fi rst time at the 92nd 1360 AM. (“that’s Fronkensteen!”) who travels to a two-year sojourn to study and collect Street Y in New York City. Since then, “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” — Sundays 8:00 am-9:00 am on WSRO Transylvania to complete the master- fi ne and decorative arts. Many socialites they’ve established themselves as one 650 AM and online at www.wsro.com. work of his grandfather by bringing a and intellects participated in the Grand of the most eclectic and diverse dance corpse to life. Young Frankenstein is a Tour of Europe, a favorite activity for companies in America. Helmed by Rob- “Tony’s Place” on MusicAmerica WPLM FM 99.1 — Sundays scientifi cally proven, monstrously good English and American aristocrats begin- ert Battle, who has has been praised by 7:00 pm–2:00 am on MusicAmerica. Host Ron Della Chiesa presents Tony’s time at the theatre. ning in the late 17th century through the The New York Times for having “injected Place. Visit www.MusicNotNoise.com. Victorian era. Because the Smiths enjoyed the company with new life,” the com- “L’Italia Chiamo Italian Radio Show” hosted by Stefano Marchese and STONEHAM THEATRE the opportunities available to them in pany’s performances are a whirlwind of Elisa Meazzini — Thursdays 3:00 pm-4:15 pm. Visit litaliachiamo.com; email: 395 Main Street, Stoneham, MA Europe, they extended their visit spectacularly choreographed dances, [email protected]. Tel. 857-334-0868. 781-279-2200 by almost four years. For two-and- ballet, and jazz side by side with the www.StonehamTheatre.org a-half years, the Smiths lived in rumba. The subject of the pieces are a “Intervallo Musicale” — Sundays 10:00-10:30 am; Host Carmine Guarino I LOVED, I LOST, I MADE Venice, Italy, and the couple pur- uniquely African-American ruminations on WUNR 1600 AM and online at www.wunr.com. SPAGHETTI — June 8-25, 2017. Dish chased the paintings on display dur- on the grand sweep of history and our with Giulia! For Giulia, an Italian New ing that time, including works by place within it. PAGE 12 POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 21, 2017 by THOUGHTS DAN Recipes from the About This & That with Daniel A. DiCenso Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli
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The three chatted for 1/4 cup pignoli (pine nuts) 3 tablespoons butter or a while and then the two drove off. 2 tablespoons grated Romano margarine After the first topless photo shoot, Gailey cheese 1 large garlic clove (optional) began to feel uneasy but, nonetheless, agreed 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1 tablespoon lemon juice to continue. “We did photos with me drinking 1/2 teaspoon poultry 1/2 cup water champagne,” she later recalled. “Toward the end seasoning Vegetable oil spray it got a little scary, and I realized he had other Preheat over to 350°F. Cook one cup of instant rice in a saucepan as directed on the As much as I love his work, to this day I have intentions and I knew I was not where I should package. Cover and set aside. a hard time calling myself a Roman Polanski be. I just didn’t quite know how to get myself Place oil, and butter or margarine in a skillet to heat. Slowly add admirer. out of there.” She did, however, voice her refusal when Polanski asked her to lie across the bed. chopped onion and celery. Stir and cook until onion is opaque. Add Let me make one thing clear, I think Roman “I said, ‘No, no. I don’t want to go in there. No, I chicken broth and cubed bread. Stir until all bread is thoroughly Polanski is one of the top fi ve greatest directors don’t want to do this. No!’ and then I didn’t know softened. Remove from burner. Pour contents into a large bowl. currently working. His insight into character, what else to do,” she said. “We were alone and I Add cooked instant rice, pignoli, grated cheese, parsley, poultry emotions, and the horrors of the darkest corners didn’t know what else would happen if I made a seasoning and salt to taste. Mix thoroughly. Then add wine and of the human mind are unique to his signature. scene. So I was just scared, and after giving some stir. Refrigerate. And yet, Roman Polanski is the test case for the resistance, I fi gured well, I guess I’ll get to come Wash Cornish hen halves and wipe with paper towel. Cut garlic ability to separate the art from the artist. home after this”. clove in half. Rub garlic over skin of Cornish hens. Then, rub a By now his sin, which has barred him from Not surprisingly, Polanski’s and Gailey’s little margarine or butter over the skin. Spray roasting pan with entering the United States, is well known, so accounts diverge from here. Gailey claims that vegetable oil. Place Cornish hen halves skin side down in roast- this article will simply go over the main points. after drugging her, the director forced himself on ing pan. Polanski had already led an extraordinary life her. Polanski not only denies drugging the girl, Remove stuffi ng from refrigerator. Add beaten egg and mix by the time he was arrested and charged with but also that she resisted his advances. Even thoroughly. Cradle two to three tablespoons of stuffi ng on top of sexual assault on March 11, 1977. In 1936, when here, however, Polanski cannot clear himself, each Cornish hen half. Beat egg white lightly. With pastry brush, Polanski was only three, his family moved back as intercourse with anyone under the age of gently brush the egg white over the stuffi ng. This helps keep the to Krakow where they were forcefully moved into fourteen was statutory rape per California law. stuffi ng in place. Cover and bake in preheated oven. the city’s Jewish ghetto in accord with the Third However, the discrepancy between the two stories Mix lemon juice into water and set aside. After baking forty-fi ve Reich’s purity laws. Both of his parents were may be part of the reason why Judge Laurence minutes, remove roasting pan from oven. Add lemon juice mixture captured by Nazi soldiers by the time he was six. J. Rittenband agreed to a plea bargain in which to pan drippings and baste the Cornish hens. Continue baking His mother was taken to Auschwitz where she Polanski would only be tried for unlawful sexual and basting for approximately forty-fi ve minutes or until Cornish was killed soon after arriving, while his father intercourse. hens are fork tender and stuffi ng has browned. was marched off to Mauthausen, a German camp Upon his arrest the following day, Polanski faced NOTE: At times, Mama surprised us with stuffed Cornish hens in Austria. Polanski would not be reunited with fi ve charges: rape by use of drugs, perversion, on New Year’s Day as an alternate to roasted chicken or turkey. his father until after the war, during which time sodomy, lewd and lascivious acts to a child under She often used a variation of her turkey stuffi ng to stuff them. My the young Polanski survived by living under an the age of fourteen, and giving a minor a controlled children and I continue to prepare this very popular meal. assumed name with a Catholic family. substance. Polanski pleaded not guilty, but did The post-war years proved vital to the consent to the plea bargain in which all charges LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE development of Polanski’s artistic career. The would be dropped in exchange for the charge of movies had enthralled him at a very early age, but unlawful sexual intercourse. This plea was in Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts it wasn’t until the late ’40s that they became his part decided on with the hopes of sparing Gailey The Trial Court The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court direction. As Polanski himself explained, “Movies a traumatic trial. Suffolk Probate and Family Court Middlesex Division were becoming an absolute obsession with me. It also worked out well enough for Polanski, 24 New Chardon Street 208 Cambridge Street I was enthralled by everything connected with granting him a stay to fi nish his current fi lm Boston, MA 02114 East Cambridge, MA 02141 (617) 768-5800 the cinema — not just the movies themselves, project and allowing him travel to Europe for 617-788-8300 but the aura that surrounded them. I loved the further location shooting. The condition was Docket No. SU17D0366DR Docket No. MI10P1597EA luminous rectangle of the screen, the sight of that he report to a state prison for a ninety- DIVORCE SUMMONS BY Estate of PUBLICATION AND MAILING HARRY B. JONES the beam slicing through the darkness from the day psychiatric evaluation. Upon returning to Date of Death February 1, 2010 projection booth, the miraculous synchronization California, Polanski went to the prison, but DAVID F. AKINDELE VS. INFORMAL PROBATE of sound and vision, even the dusty smell of the was released after only forty-two days after the FUNMILAYO A. AKINDELE PUBLICATION NOTICE tip-up seats. More than anything else though, I psychiatrist determined he could be released. In To the Defendant: To all persons interested in the above was fascinated by the actual mechanics of the truth, the whole sorry episode was likely to be The Plaintiff has fi led a Complaint for Divorce captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Stephen H. Jones of North Andover, MA, a process.” resolved, for better or worse, as Polanski’s attorney requesting that the Court grant a divorce for irretrievable breakdown. Will has been admitted to informal probate. Polanski then attended National Film School in expected him to get only probation. The Complaint is on fi le at the Court. Stephen H. Jones of North Andover, MA Lodz and was introduced to the movie business, Meanwhile, however, a new development would An Automatic Restraining Order has been has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without starring in some of the later fi lms of Andrzej throw this already messy story into an even bigger entered in this matter preventing you from taking any action which would negatively im- surety on the bond. Wadja, Poland’s leading filmmaker. His first disaster involving international laws and the divide pact the current fi nancial status of either party. The estate is being administered under SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. informal procedure by the Personal Represen- directorial effort, 1962’s Knife in the Water, was between the art and the artist. LA Deputy District tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- a critical success even outside of Poland. This Attorney David Wells and Judge Rittenband had You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon David F. Akindele, 38 Bateman bate Code without supervision by the Court. international recognition brought him to England engaged in an ex parte conversation in which St., #2, Roslindale, MA 02131 your answer, if Inventory and accounts are not required to be where he made three fi lms before his big break in Wells persuaded the judge that Polanski would be any, on or before May 18, 2017. If you fail to do fi led with the Court, but interested parties are so, the court will proceed to the hearing and ad- entitled to notice regarding the administration Hollywood with Rosemary’s Baby in 1968. Since a sexual menace if released. This was a violation judication of this action. You are also required from the Personal Representative and can then, Polanski became one of the most respected of ethics as Wells was an attorney for the state to fi le a copy of your answer, if any, in the offi ce petition the Court in any matter relating to the of the Register of this Court. estate, including distribution of assets and international artists with titles like Chinatown and of California but not an attorney of record on the expenses of administration. Interested parties The Pianist to his credit. specifi c case, precluding him from engaging in WITNESS, HON. JOAN P. ARMSTRONG, are entitled to petition the Court to institute First Justice of this Court. formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- There was much tragedy, to be sure, amidst the external conversations pertinent to the case with Date: April 18, 2017 applause. In 1969, his second wife, Sharon Tate, the judge. Fearing he would be sentenced and then minating or restricting the powers of Personal Terri Klug Cafazzo, Register of Probate Representatives appointed under informal pro- to whom Polanski had been married just over deported, Polanski fl ed the United States and has Run date: 4/21/17 cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, a year, was brutally murdered by the Manson remained in Europe ever since. can be obtained from the Petitioner. family at the couple’s home in Los Angeles while There he has continued to direct some Run date: 4/21/2017 Polanski was away in Europe working on a fi lm. indisputable masterpieces, such as The Pianist The tragedy shook the director in a way that and Venus in Fur. The warrant issued by Judge perhaps was irreversible. Rittenband immediately after his departure also Remember Your Nonetheless, his reputation as a fi lmmaker continues to be in effect, but Polanski has avoided continued to grow both in Hollywood and abroad travelling to countries likely to extradite him. Talk Loved Ones and, without the trials and tribulations of his about Polanski’s legal status in the United States personal life, admiring Roman Polanski as an was revived in 2009, when he was arrested at this artist without reservation would be natural. the Zurich Airport on his way to the Zurich fi lm But there is that one incident which won’t go festival. Authorities in the United States had Memorial Day away and has made it impossible for anyone to learned of his pending travels to Switzerland a unapologetically champion Polanski’s art. few days prior to his arrival and arranged for his In March of 1977, Polanski used the home of arrest. However, within a few months of legal The Post-Gazette Jack Nicholson (while Nicholson was out of town) battles, the Swiss courts rejected the extradition accepts memorials throughout the year. for a Vogue photo shoot. His subject was a thirteen- request and Polanski was released once more. year-old aspiring actress named Samantha Gailey. One her part, Gailey has moved on and said that Please call Gailey’s mother worked in television and allowed the sensationalism of the case has further hurt the private photo shoot, perhaps in hopes of 617-227-8929 encouraging her daughter’s passion for acting. (Continued on Page 14) POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 21, 2017 PAGE 13
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Create Memorable Moments this Summer — • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) I hope Carson doesn’t get reality.” Isn’t that the old Design an Outdoor Room for All to Enjoy PTSD over the incident. I can argument that God is always still remember to this day back on our side? Clinton keeps by Melinda Myers when I was 5 years old and was peddling her stale stuff as if it’s trapped in an elevator in one of the word of God. Busy gardeners and those the 10-story Cathedral Housing Remembering that travel may want to try self- Project elevators in the South Joe Wambaugh watering pots. These containers End for about half an hour. Author Joseph Wambaugh have built-in water reservoirs to My little brother and I just sat just released his latest book, provide a constant fl ow of water there waiting for help to arrive. Harbor Nocturnex, and some to the plants. This means you My mom wasn’t taking it as well other authors like Michael need to water less often, while as us. She started screaming Connelly have said, “Harbor still enjoying healthy and pro- for help and never took that Nocturne is Wambaugh at his ductive plants. elevator again. Thank God we best.” Add some height and focal lived on the third fl oor. Wambaugh has been writing points with topiaries. Purchase Kudos to Jonah Goldberg crime fi ction for decades now. a sculpted evergreen or train I don’t always agree with I was a fan of his way back in vines up a twist topiary frame Boston Herald columnist Jonah the early ’70s when I was still to create a bit of living art. And Goldberg, but when it came to in college. He also was doing don’t forget to add some garden his recent opinion on a speech great screenplays for TV, too. art and statuary. by Hillary Clinton, he was spot Remember NBC’s Police Story, a Extend your enjoyment with on. In a recent speech, while she great TV cop show in the ’70s? outdoor lighting. A few votive pounced on the alt-right, she How about that movie New candles in old punch cups are showed herself to be a member Centurions starring George C. perfect for intimate gatherings of the alt-left. Democrats love Scott--his screenplay, too. in small spaces. Add a bit more twisting their opinions into Back in my younger writing illumination with the help of facts and thus become the Steve days, my friends, especially solar illuminated planters, solar Bannons of the Left. other police officers, use to deck lights, post caps, and solar Goldberg is right about “a kid me by calling me “Joseph cubes and spheres. No buried decidedly undemocratic fl avor Wambaugh, Jr.” electric lines or extension cords to (their) kind of argument.” Pat Glad to see he’s still penning needed. Use these lights to lead Moynihan once said everyone is great fiction, but you gotta you down the path to your gar- entitled to their own opinions, remember he was once an LAPD den space or brighten the space but not their own facts. Goldberg Det. Sgt. who always brought for an evening of fun. also added, “Liberals want to his actual work experience into So get busy creating the gar- turn (Moynihan’s maxim) on his passion for writing. den room of your dreams. Once its head and claim that their Endquote Creating an outdoor garden room can be accomplished even you get started, you will be opinions are facts and anyone “Love is what happens to men with limited space and budget. looking for more opportunities who disagrees isn’t merely and women who don’t know (Photo by Gardener’s Supply Company) for that quiet getaway, outdoor voicing a bad opinion but is each other.” kitchen, and more ways to enjoy somehow living in alternative — W. 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When asked if he would outdoor garden spaces. tional planters in your garden west Gardener’s Handbook. She for the sake of closure. consider pardoning Polanski, Next, select an area that is space. Include ingredients for hosts The Great Courses “How Hardly anyone excuses he said, “I think that he is a convenient and suitable for your favorite drinks, appetiz- to Grow Anything: Food Garden- Polanski’s actions, but sentiment very respected person and I am your outdoor entertaining. De- ers and meals. Your guests ing For Everyone” DVD set and over the legitimacy of looking a big admirer of his work. But, fi ne the space using outdoor will enjoy plucking a few mint the nationally syndicated Melin- past them and celebrating the nevertheless, I think he should rugs and furniture or tall plant- leaves for their iced tea or mo- da’s Garden Moment TV & radio artist or prosecuting him as be treated like everyone else. It ers (gardeners.com) to serve jito, harvesting fresh greens segments. Myers is a columnist any other fugitive remains highly doesn’t matter if you are a big- as the walls for your garden from a Salad Garden Bar and and contributing editor for Birds divisive, notably along cultural time movie actor or a big-time room. A bistro set and a couple dressing up the meal with a & Blooms magazine and was lines. Europe, especially France, movie director or producer. And of chairs makes for an intimate few pesticide-free edible fl owers commissioned by Gardener’s has been far more forgiving of one should look into all of the space on a balcony. Those with like nasturtiums, calendula and Supply Company for her exper- Polanski though, somewhat allegations, not only his allega- more room may want to include daylilies. tise to write this article. Myers’ ironically, a poll showed the tions, but the allegations about web site, www.melindamyers. majority of Polish citizens his case. Was there something com, offers gardening videos believe Polanski should face a done wrong? You know, was in- Leave the and tips. judge. In the United States, his justice done in the case?” Those strongest support comes from are, ultimately, the only just Hollywood. Among his most questions to ask and act upon, DELIVERY articulate defenders in the fi lm whether the subject is a director ATTENTION industry are Whoopi Goldberg, or a carpenter. to Us! Martin Scorsese, and Meryl Streep. Still, a small segment LEGAL NOTICE With a Gift Subscription to the ATTORNEYS of the entertainment industry Post-Gazette, your generosity will be including comedian Bill Maher, Commonwealth of Massachusetts the late Robert Stack, and the The Trial Court remembered every week of the year. Middlesex Probate and Family Court The POST-GAZETTE late Joseph Walton Losey III 208 Cambridge Street believe he should face trial like Cambridge, MA 02141 We’ll send the recipient newspaper is a paper anyone else. 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MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY EXTRA Innings NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. L1393-C1, 12 INCH WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT, by Sal Giarratani LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Offi ce, Suite 209S, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 Shocking News Not for the White Sox, Yankees, Yankees Lose Top Prospect A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2017, immediately after which, in a designated room, Buchholz Hurt Again Indians, and Braves. to Tommy John Surgery the bids will be opened and read publicly. Was anyone shocked to see Hall of Famer Lou Brock NY Yankees pitching prospect NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT (ABOVE ADDRESS) AT 9:00 AM LOCAL TIME ON WEDNESDAY, that the Phillies’ Clay Buchholz Hit with Bone Cancer James Kaprielian, 23, will be MAY 3, 2017. has a partial tear of the right having Tommy John surgery The work includes ABANDONEMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 240 LF OF EXISTING 12” WATER flexor pronator mass. In his and be sidelined until next MAIN; WET TAPPING AN EXISTING 30” DUCTILE IRON WATER MAIN; RECONNECTION, second start thus far, he allowed season. The righty was the TESTING, AND RE-ACTIVATION OF EXISTING 8” WATER MAIN TO REMAIN, INCLUDING th APPROXIMATELY 35 LF OF NEW 8” AND 12” WATER MAIN; INSTALLATION AND six runs and eight hits in 2-1/3 16 overall draft pick in 2015, RECONNECTION OF VARIOUS HYDRANTS, DOMESTIC WATER, AND FIRE PROTECTION innings against the NY Mets and had his 2016 season cut BUILDING SERVICES. before his injury forced him short by a strained right fl exor Bid documents will be made available beginning WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2017. out of that game. Buchholz has tendon. Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may struggled in his fi rst two starts Carew’s Baseball to issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. since joining the Phillies. His Football Connection The estimated contract cost is TWO HUNDRED NINETY-FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS ERA is a measly 12.27. I kid Baseball Hall-of-Famer Rod ($294,000.00). you not. Carew received a new heart and A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) Buchholz, 32, is in the last kidney from the late NFL player percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certifi ed check, season of an extension he Conrad Redland, 29, in what or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the signed with the Sox and is mak- may be the fi rst such transplant Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The ing $13.5 million. involving pro athletes. Carew, bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to do business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the MLB Wants 71, underwent the surgery faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. Chief Wahoo Gonzo last December and met with The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials Baseball Commissioner Redland’s family last month. payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a Rob Manfred is pressuring Side note, Redland met Rod surety company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts the Cleveland Indians to stop Carew back when he was 11 General Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay using their Chief Wahoo logo on The St. Louis Cardinals have years old and now his organs minimum wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the the team’s caps and uniforms, announced that Hall-of-Famer will give Carew a second chance Specifi cations, which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or saying it is insulting to Native outfi elder Lou Brock has been in life. the Commissioner of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance Americans. However, the red- diagnosed with bone cancer. Honoring Jackie Robinson and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $10,000,000. Said policy faced, smiling logo has been a He was a fi rst ballot Hall-of- shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See part of the team’s history for all Famer in 1985. The 77-year-old the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for my life. This is all so silly. was to appear at an April 25th complete details. This contract is subject to a Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise participation provision Nick Swisher Calls it Quits event at Busch Stadium, but it requiring that not less than FIVE AND TWO TENTHS PERCENT (5.2%) of the Contract be On February 17th, Nick has been cancelled. He lost his performed by minority and women owned business enterprise contractors. With respect to this Swisher announced his left leg below the knee back in provision, bidders are urged to familiarize themselves thoroughly with the Bidding Documents. Strict retirement from baseball. He 2015 from an infection due to compliance with the pertinent procedures will be required for a bidder to be deemed responsive and eligible. had wanted to play until 40, diabetes. This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority but a series of injuries caused contained in Article 84 of the General Requirements and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s him lots of pain. He only played Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal 55 games last season with the Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations (Executive Order 11246). LEGAL NOTICE The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior NY Yankees’ Triple A team in Commonwealth of Massachusetts to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective sub-contractors of the requirement for such Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The Trial Court certifi cation where the sub-contract exceeds $10,000. He was drafted 16th in Probate and Family Court Department Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs 2002, and made his debut MIDDLESEX Division Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality 208 Cambridge Street in or reject any or all proposals. in September 2004 with the Cambridge, MA 02141 (617) 768-5800 MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY Oakland As. His MLB career THOMAS P. GLYNN lasted a dozen years. He played Docket No. 05D-3392 CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Jackie Robinson will be the Run date: 4/21/2017 DULCINEIA DeOLIVEIRA, Plaintiff fi rst to be honored with a statue V. at Dodger Stadium. It will be JOSE DOMINGOS PEREIRA, JR, Defendant LEGAL NOTICE unveiled on Saturday, April To the above named Defendant: nd th Commonwealth of Massachusetts A Complaint has been presented to this 22 , on what will be the 70 The Trial Court Court by the Plaintiff, seeking a Modifi cation. anniversary of his debut with On Sale Now! Middlesex Probate and Family Court You are required to serve upon Dulcineia the old Brooklyn Dodgers. 208 Cambridge Street DeOliveira - plaintiff - whose address is 36 Cambridge, MA 02141 Mansfi eld St., Apt. 5, Somerville, MA 02143 THE NORTH END (617) 768-5800 your answer on or before May 23, 2017. If you Docket No. MI17P1783GD fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hear- Where It All Began ing and adjudication of this action. You are also CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION required to fi le a copy of your answer in the of- Small Ads FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN fi ce of the Register of this Court at Cambridge. The Way It Was FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., by Fred Langone Esquire, First Justice of said Court at Get Big Results In the matter of Cambridge, this 11th day of April, 2017. PHYLLIS M. YOUNG For more information, Of Framingham, MA Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Court call 617-227-8929. SALE PRICE RESPONDENT Run date: 4/21/17 Alleged Incapacitated Person $19.95 To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been fi led LEGAL NOTICE Plus Shipping & Handling by Department of Developmental Services LEGAL NOTICE of Waltham, MA in the above captioned Commonwealth of Massachusetts On Site at matter alleging that Phyllis M. Young Commonwealth of Massachusetts is in need of a Guardian and requesting The Trial Court Probate and Family Court The Trial Court The Post-Gazette that TLC Trust of Fitchburg, MA (or Probate and Family Court some other suitable person) be appointed as Suffolk Division 5 Prince Street, North End, Boston, MA 24 New Chardon Street Suffolk Division Guardian to serve Without Surety on the bond. 24 New Chardon Street The petition asks the court to determine Boston, MA 02114 (617) 788-8300 Boston, MA 02114 that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the (617) 788-8300 appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and Docket No. SU17P0750EA Docket No. SU17P0342EA that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The Estate of petition is on fi le with this court and may contain CYNTHIA A. WARD Estate of a request for certain specifi c authority. Also Known As JOHN YETMAN You have the right to object to this proceed- Date of Death November 5, 2016 ing. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney CYNTHIA A. BROPHY must fi le a written appearance at this court Date of Death March 7, 2017 INFORMAL PROBATE on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE May 4, 2017. This day is NOT a hearing date, PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above but a deadline date by which you have to fi le the To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner written appearance if you object to the petition. captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Janet M. Connolly of Norwood, MA, a Will has If you fail to fi le the written appearance by the Martin J. Ward of Boston, MA. been admitted to informal probate. return date, action may be taken in this matter Martin J. Ward of Boston, MA has been Janet M. Connolly of Norwood, MA has without further notice to you. In addition to fi ling informally appointed as the Personal Reprsen- been informally appointed as the Personal the written appearance, you or your attorney tative of the estate to serve without surety Reprsentative of the estate to serve without must fi le a written affi davit stating the specifi c on the bond. surety on the bond. facts and grounds of your objection within 30 The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under days after the return date. informal procedure by the Personal Representa- informal procedure by the Personal Representa- IMPORTANT NOTICE tive under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate tive under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate The outcome of this proceeding may limit Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory or completely take away the above-named and accounts are not required to be fi led with and accounts are not required to be fi led with person’s right to make decisions about the Court, but interested parties are entitled the Court, but interested parties are entitled personal affairs or fi nancial affairs or both. to notice regarding the administration from to notice regarding the administration from The above-named person has the right to ask the Personal Representative and can petition the Personal Representative and can petition for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request the Court in any matter relating to the estate, the Court in any matter relating to the estate, on behalf of the above-named person. If the including distribution of assets and expenses of including distribution of assets and expenses of above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, administration. Interested parties are entitled to administration. Interested parties are entitled to one may be appointed at State expense. petition the Court to institute formal proceedings petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restrict- WITNESS, Hon. Edward F. Donnelly, Jr., and to obtain orders terminating or restrict- ing the powers of Personal Representatives ing the powers of Personal Representatives First Justice of this Court. appointed under informal procedure. A copy Date: April 6, 2017. appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained Tara DeCristofaro, Register of Probate from the Petitioner. from the Petitioner. Run date: 4/21/17 Run date: 4/21/17 Run date: 4/21/17 PAGE 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 21, 2017
Boxing Ringside HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB by Richard Preiss WITH BOBBY FRANKLIN There is No “I” in Team, but there is in Boxing D is never a good grade in the that was debated was when academic world, but at least Rondo would be jettisoned I don’t think there is a coach When Rocky Marciano got an when one or two are received from the Celtics, not if. Most anywhere who hasn’t spouted abrasive ointment in his eyes during the term there is always thought it would be near the the old line “There is no “I” In midway through his first fight room and hope for future im- trade deadline in March 2015. team” when trying to get their with Jersey Joe Walcott, he provement before the semester But things were fi nalized in De- players to work together. That was not able to take a break draws to a close. cember 2014. It was the start of saying is true for most sports, from the action while the team as teamwork is the key to win- trainer came in and fixed the And as the respective playoffs a journey that saw Rondo play ning. Boxing is different, as the problem. No, Rocky had to fight for our “winter” sports teams for Dallas, Sacramento, and fighter is all on his own when almost blind for a number of got under way, those were the now Chicago. that bell rings. You might say Rocky Marciano rounds until the problem cleared assessments that could realisti- So yes, Rondo has something runners and swimmers fall trained athlete under the lights up. When his nose was spilt cally be assigned to each team he wants to show the Celtics. In into the same category as box- in front of a crowd yelling for almost in two in the second in the early going. the two games at the Garden, ers when it comes to compet- blood is quite a different experi- Ezzard Charles fight, there D—as in disappointment—in he was clearly the team leader, ing alone, but most of them ence than trying to score a run was no way it could be stitched a very large way. calling the plays and running participate in multiple events or get the ball over the goal line. up before he continued. Again, First off, what other descrip- the offense in a manner similar that include relays where you While all athletes are nervous he had to fight on or quit. Rocky tion fi ts the Celtics’ devoid-of- to when he was on the fl oor with have to work with teammates. and wound up before a game, never quit and retained his inspiring 0-2 start against the Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and An athlete who competes sole- the boxer has an extra degree of championship. normally just-about-average Ray Allen during the last cham- pressure. Sitting and waiting to ly as a long distance runner is Ali and Frazier in their third Chicago Bulls in their first pionship season on Causeway be called into the ring can do a probably the most closely re- meeting in Manila both had round series at the Garden. Street. lated when it comes to dealing number on the psyche. A fighter gone well beyond their physical As the teams left town to re- Rondo’s revenge is clearly at with being on one’s own when is not only thinking strategy, he abilities before the later rounds work in this series, an attitude competing. But in that case, also has to deal with fear. Fear of the fight. Both fighters were sume the series in Chicago, it while not working with a team, of getting killed, fear of quitting, well past their primes that hot was the Bulls, a team that beat more often seen in hockey when he or she is still in there with and fear of embarrassing him- night. Their skills were much out Miami for the fi nal Eastern a player that was traded away hundreds or even thousands of self. When the bell rings and the diminished, yet they put on Conference playoff berth on returns with his new team and other runners, while the boxer lights in the arena darken, the a display of what can only be tiebreakers, who were in total scores a goal or two—a state- is facing only one opponent. spotlight is on the two combat- described as a battle of wills. command of the series. The re- ment to let management know The psychology of a boxer is ants for the entire duration of Ali said the experience was the sult forced the Celtics and their that his being traded away was quite a bit different than that of the bout. There are no timeouts closest thing to death he had fans to consider the previously a mistake. those who participate in team on the bench. If a boxer gets in- ever been through. Frazier, who unthinkable—how to win four of And as for hockey, well, the sports. There is another old say- jured, there are only two choic- was already blind in one eye the remaining fi ve games just to Bruins have displayed their own ing that I often think of when es: quit or fight through it. Even before the fight began, pleaded be able to move on to the second brand of disappointment, losing musing about the fight game. the long distance runner can to be allowed to come out for round. two of the fi rst three games in take a break if he gets a cramp. It goes, “You play baseball, you the fifteenth round even though Everyone can feel for Isaiah overtime. But there is a different In boxing, when that first bell play football, you don’t play he could no longer see through Thomas, who played in the quality to the disappointment boxing.” The reason that state- rings, there are no breaks other his good eye. He was now fi rst two games with the recent surrounding the Bs. ment has so much truth to it than the one minute between almost completely blind and yet tragic passing of his sister on Remember, the Bruins just is not because athletes playing rounds. Since I am bring- wanted to continue. His train- those sports are not dedicated. ing up old sayings I will throw er Eddie Futch overruled him his mind. But even though he managed to make the playoffs It is not because they don’t get one more into the mix. It goes and stopped the fight. I have scored 53 points in those two this year. If they had lost one hurt. It is because boxing is all “Many hands make easy work.” been told that Joe never forgave contests, there didn’t seem like more regular season game in about getting hurt. Squaring off The boxer is limited to just two Eddie for doing that, but Futch there was anyone else to help regulation, the Bruins would one on one with another finely hands. His work is never easy. made the right call. out. The Celtics—as a team— not be participating in the Marciano, Frazier, and Ali are played below average, uninspir- NHL’s Second Season. just three examples of fighters ing basketball. Thus, the disappointment for who would rather have died It was still almost good enough the Bruins is that success has than quit. I am sure you are for a Game One escape, but fell just eluded them by the small- thinking of other great cham- four points shy as the Bulls est of margins. They’ve played pions who were like that, but captured the opener 106-102. well enough to win, but have there were also many prelimi- But Game Two really blew away just fallen just short. nary boxers; guys who would the false front of the opener in a In Game Three against Ot- fight for hardly any money, who big way with a 111-97 setback tawa at the Garden, the Bruins had that same drive. It is not that forced everyone to confront actually fell behind 3-0 before uncommon in boxing. Why is that? a new reality. they came roaring back to tie Well, I think it has to do with Media reports from those the score at 3-3. When they the “I” in boxing. You see, a seated courtside indicated that were down 3-0, they didn’t hang fighter doesn’t just show up one former Celtics guard Rajon their heads, they didn’t give night at the arena and fight. Rondo could be heard telling up. They simply forged ahead Frazier vs. Ali in Manila. There is a time much earlier his Chicago teammates the and got the job done. Take when he first walked into a box- Celtics “just gave up.” And, you away a controversial penalty ing gym. Over the years, I have know, seated high above it all, call in overtime that set up a SAVE THE DATE seen that day for many young it did look as if there were those power play for Ottawa and the guys who wanted to take a shot that hung their heads, those Bs might have come away with North End Athletic Association at the fight game. You can’t tell that had thrown in an invisible victory. who is going to be good at the towel, those that wanted to call So the Bs did fall short in sport just be taking a look at it a night. overtime for the second game in ANNUAL the person. However, there is Just like when you win and a row, but they didn’t fall short one thing that is found out early you do so with justifi able pride, in effort or attitude. In short, on. That occurs the first time a GOLF TOURNAMENT it is all there on display for they didn’t give up. They forged young man steps into the ring IN MEMORY OF for an actual sparring session. everyone to see. But when the ahead and contested every move opposite occurs and you are by the opponent. They lost the CARMEN “TILLY” DE MARTINO It is obvious, usually from the first good hard jab landed to defeated—and you at least game but they didn’t lose their TO BENEFIT the nose, whether or not there partially participated in that positive outlook and attitude. is any future in boxing for that setback by engaging in self- The Bruins have been beset THE NORTH END ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION young man. That stinging blow defeating behavior— it is also with numerous injuries but are to the nose has ended many a all there for everyone to see. still moving forward to meet the MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2017 career before even a minute has There’s no place to hide. challenge, while the Celtics had 7:30 a.m. (Shotgun start) passed. No one has to tell him And let’s not dismiss the no injuries to report through boxing is not the sport for him. possibility that another factor Game Two, but are battling ANDOVER COUNTRY CLUB He realizes it and never returns may also be at work—Rajon less-than-positive infl uences. 60 Canterbury Street, Andover, MA to the gym. It is boxing’s first Rondo’s revenge. As one of only Even with less than a complete Over 144 golfers participate in this sold-old tournament annually. test, and the student grades two Celtics from the 2008 NBA roster, the Bruins make for a himself. Championship team still play- formidable opponent. Yet even It is important that you reserve your space! But what of the aspiring ing in the league (the other is with a full roster, the Celtics champ who feels that sting and GOLF, LUNCH AND RAFFLE PRIZES is not dissuaded from continu- Paul Pierce, who is in his fi nal can’t seem to get it done against The money raised from this tournament allows the North End ing on? He showed the first and year), Rondo has some scores to the Bulls. Athletic Association to purchase athletic, social, educational, and probably most important qual- settle with management—such Two teams with very different civic activities within the community and the City of Boston. ity a fighter needs: the ability as the 2014 trade that sent him reasons for disappointment. to push forward in spite of the out of the Hub and to the Dallas There’s one commonality: mak- For more information, please contact pain. He knows he can’t look to Mavericks. ing it successfully through Louis Cavagnaro at 617-523-7410 the bench for help. He knows In the months leading up to Round One will now be a chal- why there is an “I” in boxing. his departure, the only question lenge for both.