VOL. 120 - NO. 30 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, JULY 22, 2016 $.35 A COPY Where the Election Stands by Lee H. Hamilton The next few weeks in politics the Republican primaries College, Clinton faces her own are a little like the All-Star by tackling the anger and diffi cult equation: It is extremely break in baseball. With the discontent that course through hard for a political party to win Republican and Democratic this year’s electorate. His talk a third consecutive term in national conventions upon us, about a broken system and the White House. It happened it’s a good time to step back his emphatic, brash style 28 years ago, when George and assess this year’s election. appeal to a lot of people. His H.W. Bush succeeded Ronald Which carries bad news for both ability to dominate news Reagan. The last candidate parties. coverage without spending before that was Franklin The Republicans face a steep much on advertising has been Roosevelt, in 1940. electoral challenge. If Hillary extraordinary. And even though The British vote on Brexit is Clinton carries Florida (where he’s passed through a diffi- a reminder that resentments polling shows a very close race) cult period for his campaign, and anger can fly under the plus the District of Columbia the polls have grown quite radar. And Washington, where and the 19 states that have close. there’s money everywhere you voted Democratic in each of the On the other hand, the turn, is a ripe target for “take- last six presidential elections, Republican Party is splintered our-country-back” populism. she wins. Hillary Clinton and off its game. Its leaders Donald Trump The anti-establishment, anti- Yet victory for Donald Trump are having a difficult time Washington mood captured is hardly out of the question. among non-white voters. He’ll with a Trump candidacy. A not usher in a new generation of by both Sanders and Trump He’ll have to retain the support also need to hope that any sizable number of GOP stars national Democratic leadership. should make both parties he already has from white third-party candidates take are finding excuses not to And while Clinton’s path to uneasy. voters — especially working- more votes away from Clinton attend the convention, which the presidency may be wider But then, so should the class whites in swing states — than from him. is remarkable. Conventions are than Trump’s, that doesn’t course of this election, which and try to make some inroads Trump floated through where parties fi re up the faith- mean she’s a strong candidate has put a premium on sound ful and gird for the general — at least, not for this and fury at the cost of true election; to fi nd elected offi cials particular year. She’s put out engagement with the issues staying away is clearly a carefully thought-through, even confronting the country. On problem. And any revolt at impressive, position papers on that score, we all lose. News Briefs the convention will be messy a wide variety of current issues by Sal Giarratani — though fortunately for the that get very little attention in Lee Hamilton is a Senior GOP, the months from August the press. At a moment when Advisor for the Indiana to November are an eternity in voters clearly want change, she University Center on Language of Liberalism Meaningless politics. appears to favor incrementalism Representative Government; Let’s see. Our country is cracking at the seams in Yet the Democrats should as the way to get things done in a Distinguished Scholar, a racial divide that continues to grow. We are facing take no comfort from this state Washington. IU School of Global and the bad old days of the 1950s once again, and when of affairs. For starters, below And despite the FBI’s decision International Studies; and a it comes to street protests, it is looking like 1968, too. the presidential level, the party that it wouldn’t bring criminal Professor of Practice, IU School Liberals in power, government, media, and business is struggling. Since 2008, charges on her handling of of Public and Environmental haven’t got a clue how to solve anything, so all they do Democrats have lost 69 seats in emails when she was Secretary Affairs. He was a member of the is spout meaningless gabble and pretend things are the U.S. House, 13 Senate seats, of State, the issue is clearly U.S. House of Representatives getting better because of them. 12 governorships, and over 900 dogging her. She went into for 34 years. When it comes to radical jihadists using the entire seats in state legislatures. this election facing a lot of For information about our world as its soft target, liberals are talking about more Nor do they have much of a voters who simply didn’t trust educational resources and diplomacy while tractor trailer trucks are being used bench. The two most prominent her, and that has only gotten programs, visit our website like a bowling ball, and innocent folk their ten-pins. Democrats this year, Clinton worse. In politics, you cannot at www.centeroncongress. We have a president who has been in over his head and Sen. Bernie Sanders, are talk someone into trusting you org. “Like” us on Facebook at since DAY ONE. He was ill-prepared for everything that both senior citizens: Clinton — you have to earn it, inch by “Indiana University Center on would come down his pike. He takes as much credit as is 68, Sanders, 74. Despite inch. Representative Government,” possible by putting the blame on everyone else. President Obama’s relative Moreover, if Trump faces and share our postings with If Hillary gets elected, it will be more of the same youth, his years in offi ce did tough arithmetic in the Electoral your friends. except worse. She has been in politics since her Gold- water days as a teen. She has been in Washington since Watergate. She has been in White House politics since Bubba beat Bush #1 in 1992. She has been Secretary of the State for President Obama, but we don’t want to go there, right? If she gets elected, it will be a Third Obama Term and our democratic republic will be in jeopardy. Trump is far from the best candidate running, but the alternative seems so much worse. Think about it. Think about it an awful lot. Speaking of Meaningless Stuff Elizabeth Warren is certainly on the warpath with the Trump-Pence ticket. The world is burning up with radical jihadists and America is burning in a growing racial divide and all our senior U.S. senator can do is tweet how awful the Republicans are. I think Mike (Continued on Page 14)

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Making America Make Again Donald Trump is right that if tion of wearing apparel. Accord- THE ROMAN BASILICA we are to restore the American ing to the American Apparel and economy and create jobs, we Footwear Association, 97% of History claims that in the will need to stop making dumb the apparel and footwear con- Year 312, the Emperor Con- trade deals and we need to sumed in the U.S. is imported. stantine was engaged in battle manufacture more of the things If one looks at apparel alone, at the Milvian Bridge in Rome, we consume. Make America about 95% is imported. But that when he had a vision of the great by making America make number is overall and varies cross which appeared in the things. from product to product. In the bright midday sky. Along with However — and this is one case of men’s business attire, this vision there appeared a of the things that concerns me the very category of apparel that legend written in Greek, “By about Mr. Trump — as in many Trump imports, there is signifi - this sign, thou shall conquer.” His subsequent victory moved cases, Trump understands the cant U.S. production. Constantine to eventually stop big picture, but is fuzzy on the As I explained in the news- th the persecutions and adopt details. On May 8 , on one of paper article, the topic of U.S. The Basilica was a com- entrance doors at the front, or Christianity as the religion of the Sunday morning politics textile and apparel manufactur- mercial exchange and a hall long side, and not on the ends. the empire. The Christians were and current events television ing is much more complex than of justice. Much of it served The Roman Basilica was then permitted to occupy some programs, ABC’s This Week, Mr. Trump presented. Take as inspiration for the design of destined to become one of the of the temples, baths, and ba- George Stephanopoulos asked for example, Brooks Brothers’ courtrooms up to the present most important of all of the silicas for the practice of their Trump why he doesn’t lead by American-made clothing, most day. The building was usually structures that they built and religion. example and have his Trump of it cannot be labeled simply, rectangular in plan, and twice a direct link between Pagan In time they settled on the Collection of men’s business “Made in U.S.A.” That’s because as long as it was wide, with a Rome and Christian Rome. We Basilica as the structure hav- attire such as suits, dress there is no U.S. production of semicircular section at each know that Christianity was ing the interior design which shirts, and neckties made in the fabric for neckties, almost end which were called apses. born in Judea and carried to most suited their needs. It fol- the U.S., rather than having no U.S. production of the fabric The fl oor of the apse was raised Rome by St. Peter, St. Paul, and lows then, if we seek the origin those articles made overseas for men’s dress shirts, and lim- and called the dais. This served others. We also know that dur- of our Roman Catholic Church and imported. “Well, that’s ited U.S. production of fabric for to elevate the tribunal for the ing the height of Roman power, structure, we should compare because you can’t even buy men’s suits. That means Brooks judges and assessors (archons little Christian bands started all of the interior features of our them here,” said Trump, who Brothers must label those gar- and praetors). to form. These early Christians parish church with those of the added, “But they don’t make a ments, “Made in U.S.A. of Im- A balustrade or rail separated worshiped their own God and Basilica. Examine the apse, the lot of these products. They don’t ported Fabric.” Now, if you are the dais from the main part of would not pay homage to the dais, the rail or balustrade, the even make them here anymore.” trying to promote your products the building. This main section Emperors and they would not altar, the columns, the nave Stephanopoulos stated that based on being made in U.S.A., contained two or sometimes serve in the Roman Army. and the aisles. Truly, here lies Brooks Brothers makes those your claim is somewhat under- four rows of columns that ran The Christians were also many of the roots of our church the entire length of the building. charged with starting the fi re structure — not the spiritual things here. Trump’s response mined when you have to import The center section was called that burned two thirds of Rome portion, just the structure. was, “Well they — but they don’t the fabric. the nave and the side sections in 64 A.D. Because of these make here. They don’t make On the other hand, there are between the columns were called events, Nero banned Christian- NEXT ISSUE: here, not that I see.” plenty of other fabrics made in the aisles. The Basilica usually ity and started the persecutions Thermae, Those Fabulous Trump was wrong. Brooks the U.S. America is one of the faced the Forum with the main which lasted for 250 years. Roman Baths Brothers makes 85% of their major producers of yarn and suits in Haverhill, Massachu- fabric. It’s just that most of th setts. They make their neckties it goes elsewhere to be made 87 Annual Feast of St. Rocco in Long Island City, New York. into clothing. We ship huge Most of their shirts are made quantities of U.S.-made fabric A Full Weekend of Entertainment! in Garland, North Carolina. 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Donnaruma Polish immigrant parents world for everyone. 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 in Lynn, Massachusetts, There’s only one word to on June 10, 1917. She was describe Jean, and that Vol. 120 - No. 30 Friday, JuLY 22, 2016 bilingual, speaking both word is Love. OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions English and Polish. At an Jean joins her loving of this our adopted country the United States of America: early age she raised chickens husband Luciano along with To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey and eggs, and occasionally her parents, father Jan Razney them: To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of and mother Gladys Wojciechowsik, civic duty: In all ways to aid in making this country greater delivered home-made booze that and better than we found it. her grandmother would make in small and three brothers and three sisters. quanti ti es in a bathtub so they could sell it Loving mother of Barbara Coocen of GUEST EDITORIAL to survive during the Depression era. Saugus, Michael Graff eo of New Bedford, As a young girl Jean played the violin, Luciano Graffeo of the North End of It is Time for Law and Order Again! starred in school plays, and worked as a Boston, and John Graff eo of Evere . She lifeguard, heroically saving a drowning is also survived by eight grandchildren, by Sal Giarratani person. It was said she was the best diver 13 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great- I always thought the late ’60s and early ’70s were a horrid off the bridge at the end of the Lynnway! grandchildren. time in the life of America. I turned 20 years old in between Jean was an avid Red Sox fan and would Arrangements were by Cincotti the deaths of Dr. Martin L. King Jr. and Bobby Kennedy. I go to the games at Fenway Park and follow Funeral Home, 421 High Street, Medford. had been a political idealist in my younger teens, remember- ing how I felt about Jack Kennedy getting elected president them with much enthusiasm on TV. She Massachuse s. Visitati on with the family in 1960 when I was only 12 years old. I remember where I had a collecti on of baseballs autographed was prior to the mass of Christi an burial was when I heard the news that Kennedy had been assas- by Jimmy Piersall, Carl Yastremski, and Ted on Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Sacred Heart sinated in Dallas, Texas. Williams, to name but a few. Church, North Square, Boston (North End). In 1968, many young people across the country were Jean had great faith in the Father, Interment was at Oak Grove Cemetery, supporting “Clean Gene,” U.S. Sen. Gene McCarthy, who Medford. was taking on the incumbent President Johnson. I was the Son and the Holy Spirit. She also still a Kennedy Democrat and I wanted Bobby Kennedy to run. I thought he was electable in November and his ideals May She Rest in Peace seemed to be my ideals, too. Then he was assassinated. I remember all the turmoil in the streets of Chicago dur- ing that year’s Democratic convention when there was a war on the streets outside the convention hall between the anti-war protesters and the Chicago police. Josephine G. (Petringa) Petrigno I knew at that point the Democrats were doomed as I watched angry Americans rally around both Richard Nixon Josephine G. (Petringa) Josephine will be and George Wallace. It was the beginning of “Law & Order” Petrigno, of Boston’s North remembered for her wonderful in national politics. Recently, things across the country have gone from, bad to worse and Donald Trump is talking like End, passed away peacefully zest for life — her contagious a “Law & Order” candidate from the Seventies. on July 14, 2016. She was the smile, great conversati ons, and I think the closer we get to November, the weaker the beloved wife of the late Joseph especially the laughter she Democrats look. While Hillary and Warren go on the war- “Giusto” Petrigno. Loving shared with family and friends! path about Trump, most Americans are worried about radi- Mother of Sheila Moretti, She was good company and cal jihadists and the breakdown of law and order at home. When people are scared about their leaders not responding Mark Petrigno and the late will be missed by many. to the threats they feel, usually the other party always wins. Andrea Spagnuolo. Devoted Visiting hours were held Hillary Clinton could become a sacrifi cial lamb to politi- grandmother of Jeffrey, Sunday, July 17th at the cal correctness gone amok and Donald Trump can actually Gennaro, Alexandra, Arianna, Boston Harborside Home, become the next President of the United States. Robert, Joseph, Michael 580 Commercial St., Boston. and great grandmother of Funeral mass was celebrated Isabella, Giulia and Vi oria. Dear sister of on Monday, July 18th at Saint Leonard’s Anne e Sutera, Dom Petringa and his wife Church, North End, Boston. 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If you want your photos returned, include a self- Now resting in a place so shady. Today I will and we will always be. addressed, stamped envelope. Your Daughter - Joan PAGE 4 POST-GAZETTE, JULY 22, 2016 L’Anno Bello: A Year in Italian Folklore Italy’s Spooky Superstitions by Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz THINKING Odd, perhaps, but in the harsh OUT LOUD world of antiquity, death was an ever-present companion — by Sal Giarratani along with primal emotions of joy and hope. So get ready to Does Anyone Really Want dive into the spooky side of Ital- A Discussion on Race? ian folklore: • The number 17 is bad luck: The recent events that ended to. Of course, how can we have This is an often repeated nugget up with the horrifi c attack on that discussion if the focus is from my grandmother. In the the Dallas Police Department on white people to start the United States, Friday the 13th that led to the deaths of fi ve conversation, as Hillary Clinton serves as the quintessential police offi cers shows just how implied. Most of the time, our bad-luck day. In Italy, it is the violent we have become as a leaders like President Obama, 17th of the month. I am not sure nation, and how little we seem A.G. Eric Holder, A.G. Loretta why this is so, but author Mire- able to communicate with one Lynch, Rev. Jesse Jackson, and lla Sichirollo Patzer theorizes another. Rev. Al Sharpton barely touch that this is because the Roman Just before a sniper opened on the need for Americans as a numeral for 17, XVII, can be fi re at white cops at a Black people to arrive at a point where rearranged to spell VIXI, a Latin Lives Matter march, two Afri- actually talking and listening word meaning “he lived” that is can-Americans were victims of can take place. Do any of them found carved in many ancient deadly police shootings. There really want a discussion, or is tombstones. are many in this country who it a good liberal talking point? Last month, I attended my I love learning about su- • Malocchio: This translates like jumping to conclusions Sadly, I think most of us are brother’s wedding. There were perstitions because they are to “evil eye” and is an extreme- and blame police racism as the running from an open dialogue many wonderful aspects about reminders of the values held ly popular superstition, not catalyst for these repeated po- and talking nonsense. I was a the wedding I loved: the re- dear by ancient societies. The only in Italy, but in the entire lice stops across America that police offi cer for 28 years and I union of family and friends, superstitions that survive to Mediterranean world. Suppos- end up in needless tragedy all can attest to the fact that police a delicious strawberry cake, this day tap deep into the fears edly, looking at a person with too often. offi cers want dialogue, because peals of laughter resounding and desires of the human sub- jealousy or anger is enough to There was a shooting in Baton it makes everyone safer. As- through the room. However, in conscious: worries over our trigger a mountain of bad luck Rouge, and then a second one sumptions are hard to break the midst of this joyous festiv- mortality, longing for a good upon them. As such, Italians out in St. Paul, Minnesota. A down. We think the worst be- ity, I was reminded that Italian harvest, a need for control in devised a plethora of charms call to investigate a gun threat cause we often hear the worst. weddings often carry a sinister an unpredictable world. People to ward away malocchio. One and a traffi c stop, and we have I expected so much more side, enveloped in the world of scoured everyday occurances of them is the corno, a horn two dead African-Americans. from President Obama when superstition. Because marriage for both good and bad omens, shaped amulet found every- Many out there in the Black he was fi rst elected, but after involves such a monumental life and often the signs were con- where, from necklaces to home Lives Matter group continue to nearly two terms, America is in change, Italian society ascribes tradictory: a black cat, for ex- decorations, usually colored red whip up anti-police sentiment worse shape than before he got a number of superstitions to ample, could be the harbinger (true story: when I was little, I and continue to throw out the elected. President Obama had weddings, born of natural anxi- of fortune or disaster (on a side thought these were supposed to false narrative that all white so much to offer, but sadly went eties and the universal desire to note, I have a black cat, and I represent chili peppers). There cops like killing black men. AWOL on the American people. prescribe good luck to the new can attest that there is nothing are many contrasting theories Our leaders ran from their His unique racial ethnicity couple. Some of my family mem- bad about her!). Gathered below as to how this amulet came to responsibility to lead. They say could have made him the voice bers still hand out confetti, or are some Italian superstitions be, so I would appreciate hear- and do things that aren’t help- necessary to bridge the gap on sugared almonds, as favors at repeated in my family, mostly ing readers’ family stories! ful at all. racial tolerance in our diverse showers and weddings. Suppos- from my grandmother. If you • Birds: My grandmother The shooting in St. Paul, society. However, like most of edly, when wrapped in groups think that spring proves an odd acquires a very ominous voice the aftermath recorded by the us, he lives in his denial, too. of five, they bestow fertility, time to talk about something as when she talks about birds, victim’s girlfriend, paints what Is it really that diffi cult to ac- health, longevity, happiness creepy as superstitions, keep as they are generally harbin- seems like a defi nite bad shoot cept one another as equals? Is and wealth to the newlyweds. in mind that Italian culture gers of bad luck in Italy. A by the officer. But was it? it really that diffi cult to see us However, the confetti is merely begs to differ. Ancient Romans bird fl ying into the house is a Shouldn’t everyone wait for the all as members of one human a portion of the rich tapestry of celebrated many festivals hon- death omen, perhaps because investigation to begin before race? Don’t all of us bleed the Italian superstitions. oring the dead during spring. ancients viewed birds as being assuming there is no need for same color? closer to the world of the dead a probe into it? When Dr. King was alive, he due to their ability to fl y. My The girlfriend, videoing the preached the oneness of us all. grandmother mostly fears owls, incident on her i-Phone, called He talked about putting aside the cop in question a Chinese the color of our skin for the Mattéo Gallo which Italians also consider a death omen as a result of their cop when, in fact, it turns out content of our character. He intense stare and eerie cry. Con- he was Latino. The media just also talked about God; we don’t versely, however, owls also rep- ran with the cop being “Chi- hear that anymore. What we are o Appraisals resent wisdom and knowledge. nese.” Doesn’t anyone out there doing here is a slip-sliding back • Salt: Many readers will in the media verify anything into the past. One Houston City Sales & Rentals probably be familiar with the before throwing it out there in Councilor actually thought that idea that spilling salt is bad the public? only police offi cers of a certain • luck, since this is a superstition The governor of Minnesota, color should patrol neighbor- Real Estate that has reached all corners Mark Dayton, was so, so wrong hoods of his or her color. of the globe. It is also quite in saying that racism played What is next for America? a role in a stop gone bad. He Segregated luncheonette coun- 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 popular in Italy, and my grand- mother swears by it. This super- blamed it on the existence ters? Segregated bathrooms? (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 stition originates from the fact of racism in our society. He Segregated classrooms? Did that salt was a very precious doesn’t know that. He doesn’t anyone take on this horrible commodity in ancient times, know anything. At that point, idea from that city councilor for and thus spilling it could really the governor knew squat about pushing America backwards to result in fi nancial bad luck. Also any details, but just wanted its ugly past? NORTH END related to the “precious com- to jump in front of the nearest Instead of demonizing police modity” line of superstitions are camera to blab on about insti- departments across the coun- the Italian beliefs that it is bad tutional racism. try, instead of harkening back luck to spill olive oil or throw Just recently, I heard of an to Mississippi Burning, how PRINTING NFL player who the day before about shining some light into away bread. Dallas put out an image on his this darkness the nation is in? 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 Okay, L’Anno Bello readers, I now have a challenge for you. social media showing a police How about actually doing some- Owned and operated by Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher, Post-Gazette Since I am so interested in the offi cer about to get his head thing before things get worse? fascinating world of Italian chopped off by some fi gure in an President Obama recently superstitions, I would really all black outfi t like the KKK. Is told a European audience that Quality Printing appreciate it if you could send that an appropriate thing to do? America isn’t as divided as me other omens and tidbits of Then, of course, we have our things appear. He is wrong. We for all your lore passed down through your national leaders talking about are more divided today than families. If I collect enough, I the need for Americans to have ever before. Our nation is in Commercial and Personal Needs will publish them in a later edi- that national conversation on big turmoil and our leaders are tion of L’Anno Bello. Until then, race that we never get around lost souls! Stationery • Business Cards • Menus • Flyers watch your salt shakers and Program Books • Wedding and Party Invitations mind your eyes! What Happens When You Announcements • Business Forms and Documents Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz is a Graduate Student in History Don’t Advertise? — COMPETITIVE PRICES — at the University of Massachu- setts Boston. She appreciates Nothing! any comments and suggestions For information on advertising in the 617-227-8929 about Italian holidays and folk- Post-Gazette, call 617-227-8929. lore at [email protected]. POST-GAZETTE, JULY 22, 2016 PAGE 5 Dino C. Manca Honored by the Massachuse s Funeral Directors Associa on for his years of service to the community and the funeral pro- fession. Mr. Manca was recognized for 25 years of personal licensure in the funeral business by the Massachusetts Funeral Direc- tors Association at the MFDA’s annual Funeral Service Appre- ciation Night Banquet held at the Renaissance Boston Patriot Place Hotel in Foxborough. Dino was presented his award by his colleague and co-worker, Courtney A. Fitzgibbons, who was inducted as President of the MFDA that evening. The Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association repre- sents nearly 500 funeral es- tablishments in the Common- Dino C. Manca was presented an award from the Massachu- wealth of Massachusetts and setts Funeral Directors Association by co-worker Courtney is the largest representative A. Fitzgibbons. organization of funeral service licensees in the state. MFDA is The Massachusetts Funeral Boston Harborside Home of a federated state affi liate of the Directors Association recently J.S. Waterman & Son-Waring- National Funeral Directors As- honored Dino C. Manca of the Langone in Boston’s North End sociation based in Wisconsin. Friends of the North End Bocce Banquet

L-R: Bobby Carbone, Richie DeSantis, Sam Viscione, Angelo DiGirolamo, and Mario Antidormi. On Wednesday, July 13, 2016, the Friends of the North End (FONE) held their summer bocce banquet at the Sons of Italy Hall in Winchester, MA. Prizes consisting of a plaque and a bottle of wine were award- ed to the winning team of Angelo DiGirolamo, Richie DeSantis, Bobby Carbone, and Mario Antidormi. This bocce season was very competitive and at one point there was a three-way tie for fi rst place. However, the out- SAVE THE DATE standing play of the winning team determined the winner. North End Athletic Association ANNUAL The Second Annual MassVetsMusicFest GOLF TOURNAMENT IN MEMORY OF Veterans and their families to be a family outing that also Seven hours of entertainment are invited to enjoy live music, brings awareness for veterans will be highlighted by the James CARMEN “TILLY” DE MARTINO food, and the opportunity to and their family members in Montgomery blues band start- HONORARY CHAIRMAN meet with veterans agencies the area/region of the benefi ts, ing at 3:00 pm. ROBERT E. TRAVAGLINI and employers from the pri- employment, and social pro- An employment section, with TO BENEFIT vate sector at the second grams available to them. All strategic partnerships with the THE NORTH END ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION annual MassVetsMusicFest. profi ts from this event will be U.S. Chamber of Commerce MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2016 The event will be held on Sun- donated to a local Gold Star and the U.S. Department of 7:30 a.m. (Shotgun start) day, July 24th, from 10:00 am Family. Labor, will feature more than ANDOVER COUNTRY CLUB to 5:00 pm, at the historic MassVetsMusic Fest attracted 20 employers who are actively Canterbury Street, Andover, MA Battleship Cove, 5 Water Street, more than 1100 attendees in recruiting employees. USS Con- Fall River, MA. 2015. Projections are for 4,000- stitution and the RFK Institute Golfer $140 (tax deductible) ~ Hole Sponsor $150 This year the event will also 5,000 attendees this year. Com- for Children volunteers will also Includes: Green Fees, Cart, Lunch and Prizes include First Responders as well plimentary food will be served assist. For more information, contact as Active Duty/Reserve/Guard to all attendees from 10:00 am The musical line-up will run Louis Cavagnaro at 617-523-7410 service members. to 3:00 pm. Sam Adams beer noon to 5:00 pm. Developed and managed will be served on the Battle- For more information, visit Make checks payable to: by Veterans’ Voice Radio, a ship. Green Mountain coffee the Veterans Voice page on North End Athletic Association program heard weekly on will serve free coffee all day and Facebook, or email at veterans- 154 Salem Street, Boston, MA 02113 WATD-FM, the event is intended Friendly's will serve ice cream. [email protected]. PAGE 6 POST-GAZETTE, JULY 22, 2016 Tavares Dance Party Coming to City Hall Plaza On the Aisle THEATRE NOTES

BY BOBBY FRANKLIN The Hunchback of Notre Dame An Epic Hit at the Ogunquit Playhouse As I waited for the curtain to rise for the opening of The Hunchback of Notre Dame I was fascinated by what I could see of the set for this production. I read in the program notes it was designed by Adam Koch exclusively for the Playhouse. I have seen Mr. Koch’s work be- fore and have been impressed, but his work for this production R&B, funk, and soul music legends Tavares return to the was beyond impressive, it was Dorothy Curran Wednesday Night Concert Series on City Hall positively breathtaking. Plaza August 3rd at 7:00 pm. Ladders, a movable staircase, The series is presented by Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the Mayor’s giant cathedral doors, fi ve large Offi ce of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment, and the Boston bells, a choir loft, cauldron, Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with title spon- revolving stage upon the stage, sor Bank of America. Additional support is provided by media all appearing and disappear- ing seamlessly from scene to sponsor the Boston Herald and Polar Beverages. Clopin (Paolo Montalban). scene. This, combined with Hailing from New Bedford, the Tavares brothers — Arthur (Photo by Julia Russell) (“Pooch”), Antone (“Chubby”), Feliciano (“Butch”), and Perry Lee superb lighting, created a vi- (“Tiny”) — grew up in a close-knit and musical household of ten sual epic that held the audience wedlock child and, to shelter goyles who came to life only to children. In 1964, they made their fi rst professional appearance spellbound during the entire him from the world, confi ned Quasimodo and served as a sort at the Blue Flame in Onset, and as they continued to perform in performance. him to the belfry of the church of Greek Chorus, the story fl owed small clubs in the New Bedford-Boston-New York area both their But sets alone do not make where he serves as bell-ringer. continually. reputation and their audience grew. for a hit play. While drinking in Frollo, powerfully portrayed There was a 32-member cho- Their fi rst album, Check it Out, lodged in the R&B Top 20, hit the creative genius of Mr. Koch, by Bradley Dean, is tormented rus that occupied the choir loft the pop charts, and contained the group’s fi rst hit single in its title something else began to happen by his feelings of guilt when that is perched high up and to track. This began a run of gold and platinum albums and singles, on stage. An incredible story, he begins to feel lust for the the back of the stage. Their mag- including their hit “Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel” and their dark yet touching, unfolded. beautiful gypsy Esmeralda, nifi cent voices fi lled the theatre. appearance on the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack with “More This story was told by actors portrayed by the very talented The Playhouse recruited local Than a Woman.” Tavares will be performing these and other clas- with talent who were playing at Sydney Morton. Mr. Dean took talent for the chorus from such sics on the City Hall Plaza stage. the top of their game. the audience on an emotional groups as the Seaglass Chorale, Now celebrating 44 years as Boston’s longest-running free out- As the play opens we see the roller coaster as he elicited feel- and they all were fi rst class. door concert series, these performances bring four summer nights word “Fate” in large letters over ings of warmth, pity, sadness, This production is something of great entertainment to this unique venue located in the heart the stage. This word would stay and anger in his descent into a a bit different for the Playhouse of Boston. City Hall Plaza favorite Stardust returns on August with us as we watched events darkness from within the soul as it has only been performed 10th for Disco Night featuring classic dance fl oor and pop hits unfold and it would haunt us of Frollo. at two venues in the United and the series closes August 24th with the classic Philly soul States, and this run is being of Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes. directed for the Ogunquit Play- For more information, please call the Boston Parks and Recre- house by Shaun Kerrison. It is ation Department at (617) 635-4505, visit www.facebook.com/ not a touring company show. bostonparksdepartment, or go to www.cityofboston.gov/parks. Under the artistic direction of Brad Kenney, the Playhouse has become a major player in re- gional theatre. I believe there is a very strong likelihood this production will move on to Broadway. It is that strong. I hope Mr. Kerrison follows it JUSTINE YANDLE there. This play is dark in many PHOTOGRAPHY parts. It will touch your emo- 781.589.7347 [email protected] tions and make you think about how cruel humans can be to WWW.JUSTINEYANDLEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM Quasimodo (F. Michael Haynie). (Photo by Gary Ng) each other and wonder why. It will cause you to look at yourself with the question: How much do The magnifi cent score written and, perhaps, question some we control our own desti- by Stephen Schwartz and Alan of the quick judgements we all nies? One that mankind has Menken was originally created make about people because struggled with throughout the for the Disney fi lm. It has been they are different. The play does ages. since updated with some songs not answer these questions, but Theatre is illusion, and removed and others added. I believe it will open many eyes Newly when F. Michael Haynie fi rst Many of the songs heard in so that we all take the time to be appears on stage, we see him Ogunquit are being performed more thoughtful before passing Specializing in the art of celebration transformed into the part of on stage for the fi rst time. Some judgement on our fellow human RenovatedWedding, Anniversary, Quinceañera, Reunion, Quasimodo right before our high spots among the many beings. Birthday, Social and Corporate Events. eyes. It is a stunning moment were “The Bells of Notre Dame,” We can take charge of our Convenient location and valet parking makes when he turns to face the au- the touching “Out There” sung fate, but we must grasp our Spinelli’s East Boston the perfect location. dience, his face with just the from the tower by Quasimodo, hopes and believe in the good right lighting, no makeup, and the beautiful duet “Someday” we all have to offer. We are dedicated to the highest level of service and he is suddenly in full character. performed by Esmeralda and See this play. You will be professionalism to ensure the success of your special occasion. It is one of those moments in Captain Phoebus — played by delighted by such a beautiful theatre that is never forgotten. Christopher Johnstone who was evening of theatre. You will Mr. Haynie went on to give a full last seen on the playhouse stage also leave pondering so much and outstanding performance in South Pacifi c. His voice is as more. The Ogunquit Playhouse for the rest of the evening. In wonderful now as it was then. is located at 10 Main Street, a stage populated with talent, I also want to mention the Ogunquit, ME. he shone. very strong performance of Playing now through Satur- Quasimodo is the illegitimate Paolo Montalbano as Clopin, day, August 6th. nephew of Claude Frollo, the the king of the gypsies. He For information go to: Ogun- Archdeacon of Notre Dame. He also played the role of nar- quitPlayhouse.org or by calling took in his brother’s out-of- rator. Along with the gar- 207-646-5511. TRIDUUM IN HONOR OF SAINT CLARE MONASTERY OF ST. CLARE, 920 CENTER STREET, JAMAICA PLAIN, MA August 8th, 9th, and 10th - Masses at 7:00 pm • August 11th, Solemnity Mass – 11:00 am 280 Bennington Street, East Boston, MA If unable to attend, intentions may be mailed. Please Call 617-567-4499 spinellis.com For more information go to: [email protected] or call 617-524-1760. POST-GAZETTE, JULY 22, 2016 PAGE 7 2016 NORTH END Freeway FESTIVAL DIRECTORY Says ... AUGUST You can email your questions to [email protected] to the attention of Freeway. Don’t forget folks, ST. AGRIPPINA August 4 Childrens procession, 5, 6, 7 Freeway is not a vet, so please keep the questions light-hearted! Thanks. Hanover & Battery Sts. Summertime and Eating is Easy — Dogs Eat Less Food in Hot Weather Sunday Procession 12 noon When scalding temperatures knock on your door, they are MADONNA DELLA CAVA August 12, 13, 14 not only here for you, they affect Hanover & Battery Sts. your dog as well. It is important Sunday Procession 1 pm to keep your dog cool and limit his/her exercise until the cooler MADONNA del SOCCORSO August 18,19, 20, 21 temperatures of early morning North, Fleet & Lewis Sts. (Fisherman’s) or late in the evening. Sunday Procession 1 pm Young puppies and older dogs are more affected by the heat, so be extra careful with them. ST. ANTHONY August 26, 27, 28 When summer comes and your Thacher, Endicott & N. Margin Sts. pooch starts eating less food Sunday Procession 12 pm than usual, don’t fret. It is per- fectly normal. Just like when ST. LUCY August 29 you switch to lighter food during other things that may cause a medications can also cause a Procession - Thacher & Endicott Sts. 5 pm the hot months since heavi- dog to eat less or stop eating dog to stop eating. It is vital er food is harder to process, altogether. Go through these for you to know your dog’s SEPTEMBER your dog starts eating smaller questions to see what might be habits and check for signs of amounts of food because dogs a possible reason in your case. problems. Animals tend to hide ST. ROSALIA September 11 are simply less active during Did you change the dog’s signs of illness or injury, so you Procession Only - North Square 1 pm summer, thus they require food? Has something made your need to pay attention. Some of less food and their appetite is dog anxious or increased your the warning signs include: lack decreased. Check with your dog’s stress? Is it possible your of energy, diarrhea, vomiting, MORE ITALIAN FESTIVALS vet for some feeding tips during dog is getting food somewhere not drinking enough water, the hot summer weather. Some else? If your dog eats less or has aggressive behavior, and weight Malden, MA vets recommend boiling some stopped eating entirely and it is loss. SAINT ROCCO August 12, 13, 14 chicken, cutting it up into small not due to hot weather, one of But remember, you are the Pearl Street pieces, and sprinkling it in with the aforementioned situations best judge as to whether your your pooch’s usual food. Letting just might be the case. dog is acting strangely or not. Sunday Procession 1 pm your dog cool down before offer- Warning Signs: When a dog If you are concerned, then con- Lawrence, MA ing food may also help, as well refuses to eat, there may be tact your veterinarian. Your as regular intake of water. underlying health problems precious pooch just might be FEAST OF THE THREE SAINTS September 2, 3, 4 Maybe something else is the such as dental issues, disease, in trouble. Saints Alfi o, Filadelfo and Cirino case. However, there are many injury, or pain. Sometimes That’s all for now! Common & Union St., Lawrence Sunday Procession 3 pm Cambridge Festival Dance Party SS COSMAS AND DAMIAN September 9, 10, 11 at Christopher Columbus Park, Boston Warren and Cambridge St., Cambridge As part of their 15th Anniversary Celebration, and enjoy a beautiful evening on the waterfront. Sunday Procession 1 pm Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) And don’t forget to invite your friends! presents Dancin’ in the Park! on Thursday, August 4th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. A fun About evening of outdoor dancing with great music Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Fully Insured provided by “Past and Present,” aka DJs Bob This all-volunteer non-profi t organization was Lic #017936 Remick and Gary Wilson. The party will take founded in July 2001 by a small group of North place around the fountain area near Tia’s on End/Waterfront business people and residents the Waterfront at 200 Atlantic Avenue. We to encourage, enhance, and coordinate efforts will have water, cookies, and snack bars as of the local community and the Department of well. Parks and Recreation of the City of Boston to Heating & Air Conditioning All ages and abilities welcome! The DJs will take promote, improve, and maintain Christopher Sales, Service & Installation requests, so you can boogie to your favorite tunes! Columbus Park Come and dance, or just listen to the music For more information, go to: www.foccp.org. Ken Shallow 617.593.6211 [email protected] East Boston Chamber of Commerce 3rd Annual Prosperity Awards Gala! The Board of Directors of practices and standards; and we ask for a brief explana- the East Boston Chamber of outstanding storefront and tion as to why you think your ataldo nteriors ‹ Ǥ Commerce is pleased to an- curb appeal. In addition to nominee should be honored. C I rd nounce the 3 Annual Pros- business owners, nominations The deadline to submit your perity Awards Gala! The event include residents and other nominations is Friday, August RENOVATION - REMODELING will take place on Thursday, key leaders and contributors 5, 2016. Nominations can be November 10, 2016 at the to the community who have gone emailed to the Chamber of- CONSTRUCTION Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor above and beyond to make East fi ce. For more info, contact the in East Boston. Sponsorships Boston a better place to live. Chamber at 617-569-5000, or: Design Services - Project Management are available. 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BOSTON MEDFORD When choosing a local busi- ness owner to nominate, please 30 Prince Street 39 Salem Street 857-317-6115 keep in mind characteristics Boston, MA 02113 Medford, MA 02155 such as: contribution to the [email protected] East Boston community; ex- (617) 523-6766 (781) 395-4200 cellence in customer service; Fax (617) 523-0078 Fax (781) 391-8493 exceptional ethical business PAGE 8 POST-GAZETTE, JULY 22, 2016 CASIT’s Third Annual Summer Italian Camp by Monica Cannetta and Michelle Motta Dardeno

Opens in Boston’s North End

The week of July 4th has Leaning Tower of Pisa, Fontana comed with fresh popcorn, always been a week of festiv- di Trevi, Venice’s gondolas and lollipops, and numerous good- ity in Boston as we remember more. The second day’s theme ies! We were also generously and celebrate our country’s was Disney’s cartoon characters welcomed at Caffe’ Paradiso Independence Day. This year, and the next day we learned all and each child ordered their there was an additional reason about gelato and fruit, including own gelato in Italian. It was an to rejoice — CASIT’s third an- making fruit skewers with the educational and delicious way nual Italian Summer Camp! The new “frutta” names we learned. to spend the second to last camp took place in the heart of The last day, the children had day of these days together! On Boston’s North End at the beau- the privilege of learning all the last day of camp, we had tiful Elliot Innovation School about folk renaissance dances some of the dance/comedy located along Boston Harbor. and a traditional tarantella. troupe Pazzi Lazzi visit the camp Il Molo (“The Pier”) Restaurant is having its grand opening this Forty children from all over Highlights of these four days and show the children how to week bringing “Serious Seafood” to Boston’s North End / Water- the greater Boston area and included: making their own listen to our bodies through front at 326 Commercial Street. At the helm are the father-son from other cities (such as NYC) personal Italian passport and yoga, live music, Renaissance team of Donato Frattaroli and Donato Frattaroli Jr. In the kitchen, participated in this year’s cre- “visiting” Italy and its regions. dances and even the tarantella, veteran Chef Pino Maffeo is focusing on locally sourced seafood ative summer camp. The chil- Children learned about Italian dressed in beautiful Italian inspired by the Mediterranean and New England Coast. dren were greeted and started monuments and sculpted their traditional folk clothing. It was “I’ve worked alongside my dad for years, but this is the fi rst time each day with Maestra Mar- favorite out of clay. On Disney such a fun way to end our week I’m opening a restaurant with him,” says Donato Frattaroli Jr. tina’s introduction to the day’s day, they each made a mask of together! “It’s been a great experience to do this together from the ground theme along with the Italian their favorite Disney character. The innovative Italian sum- up, from renovating the space to introducing the whole project to good morning song entitled Our very own Doctor Beauvais mer camp was the brain-child of our amazing neighbors. We can’t wait to bring our vision of a true “Buon Giorno, Buon Giorno.” (an ER doctor in Boston) made and led by Professoressa Maria updated neighborhood restaurant to this spot.” The students were divided a “house-call” to our camp to Gioconda Motta, MEd, who, into three groups according teach us about the human body together with maestra Martina, to age and level of learning. and use interactive activities to Monica, Carmen, Maria Luisa The mornings were focused teach the kids all about the hu- and Bianca, did an amazing job on educational aspects which man body and its functions. The to make learning Italian fun and included grammar worksheets campers were even able to place creative! A special “grazie” to the and journaling. The afternoons casts on each other to practice Eliot school principal Ms. Traci were fi lled with fun activities their doctor skills!!! Griffi th for her ardent support including outings at the nearby To fi nish off the wonderful of CASIT both during the school park, playing bocce, playground camp week, the children took year and beyond. games, and even hands-on a tour of the North End and For more information or to Science labs. visited some of the many spon- see photos and clips of this ex- The first day’s theme was sors that made the summer citing Italian camp, please visit Italian monuments. Children camp possible. We stopped at CASIT’s Facebook page (www. learned all about the Colos- Eagle Bank and Green Cross facebook.com/casitinc) or web- North End restaurant connoisseurs know Donato Sr., previ- seum, Saint Peter’s Square, the Pharmacy, where we were wel- site (www.CASIT.org). ously at Lucia Ristorante and Donato Jr. from Artu. Renovating the Commercial Street location, formerly Davide Ristorante, has given a completely new look to the space. Davide had initial suc- cess at the off-Hanover Street location and then made headlines with its appearance on “Kitchen Nightmares” with chef/critic Gordon Ramsay. Upon entering the lower level space, a white marble dining bar and high top tables make up the fi rst room with an adjoining din- ing room featuring a fi replace. Including the rear function space, the restaurant can seat up to 90 people. Il Molo aims to fi ll a void for an updated version of a classic neighborhood seafood restaurant. Chef Pino Maffeo has taken on this project with a simple menu including fresh local oysters; sal- ads and appetizers; homemade pastas with seafood preparations; and entrees. Dishes include Hay Roasted Salmon, and Shrimp a la Plancha with Chilis and Garlic, as well as grilled meats and other options for those less seafood inclined.

(Photos by Matt Conti, northendwaterfront.com) POST-GAZETTE, JULY 22, 2016 PAGE 9 Socially Scene

by Angela Cornacchio

Socially Scene Reviewed … in order to start a new life for Fashion was at the waterfront himself. Working hard to as- recently, when the Elevation similate in his adopted country, Collection was shown at the earn his American citizenship, Caribbean Dreams First Friday and fi nd love and meaning in event held at the Institute of this strange new land, Bren- Contemporary of Art (ICA), 25 dan’s life is suddenly turned Harbor Shore Drive, Boston, upside-down when the ghost of MA. his mother starts following him It was the start of the season around. She’s got quite a few for ICA First Friday summer opinions about his shameful events, with a colorful night put new lifestyle, his friends, and together by Althea Blackford, his nasty new habit of driving owner of VStyle Productions on the wrong side of the road. and Creator of Boston Carib- Boston Center for the Arts bean Fashion Week. The night is located at 539 Tremont featured live performances by Street in Boston. For further Learn how to capture that perfect skyline photo on August DJ Mikey D, a pop-up oyster infor-mation on show times or 18th at the BACE. (Photo by thomasmangan.com) bar from Island Creek Oysters, tickets, call 617-426-5000 or and Carnival costumes with a visit www.bcaonline.org. Introduction to Bird Photogra- pos, ring-tailed lemurs, western festive fl ash mob that broke into Snapshots of Summer in phy on Saturday, August 13th, lowland gorillas, along with traditional dance so authentic Boston … The Boston Center from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. kangaroos, giraffes, zebras, videos from the evening went for Adult Education (BCAE) in- Nighttime Photography: Bos- and more. viral. troduces new summer classes ton’s Skyline from the Charles Nearly the entire zoo will be The showcase designer of exploring outdoor photography. on Thursday, August 18th, from open for this event, so be sure the event was KREYOL, with a See Boston through the eye 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. not to miss the Aussie Avi- preview of the Elevation Collec- of a lens this summer with Capture a summer never to ary, a free-fl ight walk-through tion being launched in August “An Alien Among The Natives” the BCAE new “Snapshots of forget! The Boston Center for experience with a variety of 2016 at the AfroPunk Festival in was a look from the Evolution Summer” photography series. Adult Education is located at colorful budgies. You’ll sample Brooklyn. Known for her power- collection for KREYOL that The BCAE has called upon some 122 Arlington Street, Boston. beers from dozens of breweries. ful speaking pieces, the collec- was shown at ICA First Friday of Boston’s best photographers Registration for all events is There will be local and beyond tion did not disappoint. A fl oral opening, Caribbean Dream. to teach students the art of required. For more information craft beers on tap, including the fabric dress gave the collection (Photo by Angela Cornacchio) capturing everything from the and to register, go to: www. products of Cambridge Brew- a sense of simplicity, while her people and places of Beantown, bcae.org, or call 617-267-4430. ing Company, Paper City, and stapled black and white check- Joelle Jean-Fontaine added; to nature and the cityscape at Grab a Brew at the Zoo … Aeronaut, along with nibbles ered pattern made an appear- “Kréyol is a movement. We night. On Saturday, August 20th, crack from local restaurants. ance in a crop top, paired with aim to enlighten, educate, and These two, hands-on classes open a cold one at Franklin This event is a yearly hit here a seasonal fl orescent skirt. The empower by using fashion to will help aspiring photogra- Park Zoo. in New England so you must two statement pieces of the line increase awareness of social phers sharpen their skill set Walk on the wild side, craft mark your calendar for Satur- were risky see-through white causes affecting people domes- while expanding the scope of beer in hand, at Franklin Park day, August 20th from 3:30 pm lace dresses that any women tically and abroad. When one their lens. Classes include the Zoo’s 7th annual Brew at the wearing would be gleaming with thinks of Kréyol, they think following: Zoo. Visit with the pygmy hip- (Continued on Page 13) confi dence. of audacious individuals who The theme behind the collec- fi ght, and aspire to be more. tion is, “We landed here, never They envision warriors in a-line quite assimilated to the culture. dresses and combat boots. Rev- An alien among the natives, we olutionaries; the Kréyol woman Special 28 Month CD sought to fi t within the folds is not bound by generational of the landscape: unmuted or ethnic backgrounds. She is the contrast and lightened the simply one who lives boldly and shadows to blend within the walks in her purpose.” background. But we failed at This breakout Boston de- mastering the formula. We signer’s work was shown at New could not dim our light — failed York Fashion Week this year, 1.50% to settle within the comforts of and is power steaming forward normalcy — failed to become alongside her brother, Stanley one of them. Over time, we Rameau, doing public relations, have come to understand that and her mother, who fl awlessly we were not created to adapt does most all of the sewing. APY* — to adjust. We were born to For more on this fashionable be free — fashioned to manifest family, or to purchase pieces the power within us. Having from the collection, you may taken the fruits of our past, we visit www.iamkreyol.com. rise above, molding the future The evening was a preview to Don’t let this great — Sankofa. We landed here to get the city excited for Boston elevate.” Caribbean Fashion, a weeklong rate get away! Socially Scene was able to event of diverse festive fashion catch up with creator Joelle shows. The week takes place in Jean-Fontaine and get some in- August when a lot of Caribbean sight into the recently crowned events are happening in Boston. Visit our branch location at Boston Best Clothing Designer. It is a dedication of celebrating 389 Hanover Street to open When asked why the name fashion and Caribbean culture. your account today! Kréyol, is it just a Haitian thing? This year’s events will be held Jean-Fontaine replied, “The from August 9th through 13th. infl uence behind the name is For more information, visit of course our Haitian heritage. www.bostoncfw.com. However, when one looks into Brendan Makes Way on Creole elements, we fi nd that Stage … Brendan is a touching www.bankeagle.com l 800-BANK-EAGLE there are so many people from play about love, loss, and the *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of 7/20/16 and is subject to change without notice. APY is based on the different parts of the world that past that will be at the Boston principal and interest remaining on deposit until maturity. New money not currently on deposit at Eagle Bank only; transfers consider themselves to be of Center for the Arts (BCAE) now from existing Eagle Bank accounts are ineligible. A substantial penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal of principal prior this culture. Our food, music, through July 30th. to maturity. Minimum balance to open the CD and earn the APY is $1,000.00. Upon maturity, the Special CD will automati- customs, style, struggles, and A compelling, contemporary cally renew to a 24 month regular CD term and interest rate at that time (presently our 24-35 month CD interest rate strength are very similar. It play by Irish-American play- category), unless the depositor withdraws the funds at maturity or within the subsequent grace period, or selects a different matters not that you are from wright Ronan Noone, Brendan term or product). Haiti, New Orleans, Cape Verde, centers on a young Irishman or Brazil, we all see life in color.” who makes his way to New York Member FDIC / Member DIF PAGE 10 POST-GAZETTE, JULY 22, 2016

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 JEFF HAS “KUHNER COUNTRY,” HOLLYWOOD IN VIENNA a powerful message of mercy HOW ABOUT DR. GRACE? (Blu-ray) and forgiveness. Dr. Grace is on the air week- Varése Sarabande EMMA’S CHANCE (DVD) days on 1260 AM, THE BUZZ In 2013, the Hollywood in Sony Pictures Home Ent. FROM NINE TO NOON. Recent- Vienna festival paid tribute to While performing community ly, she decided it was time to the legendary film composer service at a horse rescue ranch brand her callers. Several good James Horner. This was actu- following a dare gone wrong, a caller suggestions have come in. ally the fi rst concert of his own young woman’s life is changed Two of the best thus far seem to fi lm music that James Horner forever when Emma (Greer be “Graceland” and “The Boston ever took part in and attended. Grammer) forms an unlikely Braves.” Either of those would It’s hard to believe for a two- bond with Chance, a horse by be great by me. time Academy Award-winner a predatory horse-buyer that FUNDRAISING TIME AGAIN who was nominated seven won’t let anyone else ride him. AT WJIB AM740 times, won two Golden Globe Gaining new skills and confi - Bob the Music Man is holding Awards, and three Grammys. dence, Emma hatches a plan to his summer of fundraising to The Gala concert, which also put the buyer out of business keep WJIB and his other sta- presented Horner with the Max for good, redeem herself, and tions on the air for another year. Seiner Award, took place on ultimately save the ranch she’s th It is a listener-supported station October 4 . Tragically, this grown to love. and every year like clockwork, would also turn out to be the THE DARK HORSE (DVD) listeners come through with the only such concert that Horner Broadgreen Pictures needed funds to keep the music was ever part of. The world lost Based upon a powerful true playing on air. this brilliantly talented com- story, The Dark Horse is the CHRISTIANS CLEAN UP — Members of the Church of the Well held a “Clean Up Eastie” event on Saturday last weekend. If you would like to help Bob, poser in an airplane crash on uplifting portrait of a man take down this address: WJIB June 22, 2015. This fi rst week searching for the courage to Congregants swept through Day Square cleaning up the area quite well. (Photo by Sal Giarratani) Radio, P.O. Box 308, Bath, ME of October from two years ear- lead despite his struggles with 04530. lier was a tremendously joyous mental illness. The fi lm features RUGBY AN UP AND COMING and respect. Check out the BOSTON SEAFOOD FESTIVAL and moving event, celebrat- a stunning, award-winning AMERICAN SPORT Rookie Rugby League in South Check out the fi ve-year an- ing Horner’s entire career and performance by Cliff Curtis as Over in South Boston this Boston. Games are played at niversary of the Boston Seafood contribution to fi lm music. The Genesis “Gen” Potini, a brilliant, summer, kids are learning to Moakley Park, 1005 Columbia Festival presented by the Bos- concert contained excerpts from but troubled New Zealand chess play the newest Olympic sport Road, South Boston, MA. Spon- ton Fisheries Foundation on his scores for Avatar, Titanic, champion who fi nds purpose by and cheer on the USA Eagles sored by the Mayor’s Offi ce and Sunday, August 7th, at Boston’s A Beautiful Mind, Aliens, The teaching underprivileged chil- Rugby team in Rio. The kids in Boston Parks & Recreation with Historic Fish Pier, 306 North- Rocketeer, and Willow, among dren about the rules of chess Southie are playing fl ag rugby, the Mass. Rugby Youth Rugby ern Avenue, Boston. For more others. This Blu-ray disc con- and life. After years in and out the same game as our Olym- Organization. information, go to bostonsea- tains the Hollywood in Vienna of mental institutions, Genesis pians will play — but without For more info, contact Cheryl foodfestival.org. concert that Horner called the is released into the care of his contact. There’s running, pass- Brown at 617-961-3085 or “most memorable moment of estranged brother Ariki (Wayne ing, offense, defense, teamwork, email [email protected]. (Continued on Page 14) my life,” as well as a lengthy Hapi), and thrust into his vola- discussion with Horner about tile gang lifestyle. Seeking to his work and creative process. escape this toxic environment, The concert was an historic Genesis fi nds solace by volun- FREE FAMILY night when it took place, and teering at the Eastern Knights ADMISSION it is truly part of music history. Chess Club and sharing his gift TO ALL FUN! JUSTICE LEAGUE: with the disadvantaged Maori EVENTS GOTHAM CITY BREAKOUT children of his community. (Blu-ray) Charismatic and impassioned, Warner Bros. Gen encourages the group to North End Against Drugs, Inc. What happens when Batman train for the upcoming National The Nazzaro Center & EVERSOURCE takes a vacation, leaving the Chess Championships. But his Present: Justice League to watch over teaching puts him at odds with Gotham City? Why, chaos, his brother when Ariki’s son 4 DAY FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL of course! When the Joker Mana (James Rolleston) shows July 30th to August 2nd, 2016 tricks Superman into releas- an interest in the game — chess ing Gotham’s most villainous is considered a distraction from Sat, July 30th: Representative Michlewitz 3 on 3 BASKETBALL TOURNEY rogues from Arkham Asylum, the teen’s imminent initiation Polcari Playground it’s up to Robin the Boy Wonder, into his father’s gang. Gen’s 9:30 am - 6:00 pm: Pre Registration required. Contact: [email protected] Cyborg, and Wonder Woman confl ict with his brother and Sat, July 30th: 26th ANNUAL LAFESTA BASEBALL TOURNAMENT to save the day. Meanwhile, the violent gang, along with the Puopolo Park - Commercial Street 5:00 pm: North End vs. North Adams All-Stars. Game #1 - Come celebrate 26 years of this great baseball Batman’s vacation is anything ongoing battle with his illness, exchange program between the North End and our sister city North Adams! but relaxing as he, Batgirl, and threaten to ruin the hopeful Sun, July 31st: ANNUAL NORTH END FAMILY PRIDE DAY Nightwing discover a fi endish progress Gen has made for Langone Park - Commercial Street plot by Deathstroke and the himself and the young Eastern 12:00noon - 4:30 pm: Free BBQ, North End Waterfront Health, Face Painting, Museum of Science, Magic sinister Bane, to create an army Knights. But Genesis’ positiv- by World Class Magician Sandra Shields, MWRA, Petting Zoo, Balloon Art by Jonah’s Twisters, Kids Arts & Krafts, RCN Ice cream Truck, Save The Harbor / Save The Bay of mass destruction. It’s time to ity leads him to always search TOURNAMENTS: hit the bricks with the all-new for light, even when the world 10:00 am 25th Annual LaFesta Baseball Tournament: Game 2 - Puopolo Park LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes seems at its darkest. 10:30 am 3 on 3 Basketball Tourney Finals - Puopolo Park Courts movies! LISTENING – 12:00 noon Johnny Paolo Memorial Bocce Tournament, Register fee $5 - Langone Bocce Courts JOSEPH & MARY (DVD) HIDE YOUR THOUGHTS LIVE PERFORMANCES: Cinedigm (DVD) 12:00noon - CROSSTOWN 3:00 pm - NAZZARO CENTER KIDS TALENT SHOW Joseph & Mary is a biblical MVDvisual 1:00 pm - STREET MAGIC 2:00 pm - VINYL GROOVE - WITH VIRGIL drama that follows Elijah Listening, the award-winning ART CONTEST: (Stephen McCarthy), a devout debut feature from visionary 12:00noon - 2:45 pm Sponsored by Public Action for Arts & Education - All Ages - Prizes Awarded Rabbi, during a time of unrest director Kahalil Sullins, is a Mon, August 1st: EMILIE PUGLIANO/BOBBY D NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILY BOAT CRUISE when King Herod the Great’s psychological thriller about Boston Harbor Cruises - Long Wharf slaughter of innocents claims penniless grad students who 7:30 pm: Space is limited! To sign up please call Patricia at 617-880-9901. Pre-registration required. All ages (under 16 with parent) welcome. Come enjoy a night on the harbor. 7:00 pm boarding time. This the lives of two boys Elijah invent mind-reading technol- fabulous night made possible through the generosity of the Nolan Family owners of Boston Harbor Cruises. had sworn to protect. Elijah ogy that destroys their lives. Tues, August 2nd Councilor LaMattina PUPPET SHOW: makes it his life’s mission to David, Ryan, and Jordan hope North End Branch Public Library - Parmenter St avenge their deaths, but when the telepathy invention will 11:00 am: CARAVAN PUPPETS present: A fun show for children of all ages. he meets Joseph (Kevin Sorbo), solve all their problems, but the Tues, August 2nd NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: Mary (Lara Jean Chorostecki), bleeding-edge technology opens Paul Revere Mall (Prado) Hanover Street and their young son, Jesus, a Pandora’s Box of new dangers, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: BBQ • DJ Sal • Candle Ceremony • Face Painting • Balloon Art • NEMPAC • Boston Police • the beliefs fueling his revenge as the team discovers that when Church Bells • Kids Krafts • MBTA K9 Demo, Motorcycles • Suffolk County Sherrif’s Department • Coast Guard • are put into question. When the they open their minds, there is North End Waterfront Health • RUFF • Paul Revere House • Century Bank - Italian Ice Cart • Boston Fire Department RCN Ice cream Truck • Reptile Show • Suffolk University Police time comes to face his lifelong nowhere to hide their thoughts. enemy, Elijah finds himself Secrets and betrayals surface, MAJOR SPONSORS torn between killing or choos- and the technology is stolen MAYOR MARTIN J. WALSH * REP. AARON MICHLEWITZ * SENATOR JOSEPH BONCORE * COUNCILOR SALVATORE LAMATTINA NORTH END WATERFRONT.COM, THE NOLAN FAMILY - BOSTON HARBOR CRUISES, WEBSTER 1ST CREDIT UNION, THE BOSTON FOUNDATION, ing forgiveness. Joseph & Mary by a covert government agency "A TASTE OF THE NORTH END", EVERSOURCE, NORTH END MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, CENTURY BANK, AUSONIA COUNCIL #1513 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, artfully depicts the biblical par- with a hidden agenda. With no BOSTON POLICE AREA A-1, MASSPORT AUTHORITY, NAZZARO CENTER, NORTH END ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, REGIONAL REVIEW NEWSPAPER, POST GAZETTE NEWSPAPER, NORTH END WATERFRONT HEALTH, PUBLIC ACTION FOR ARTS AND EDUCATION, BOSTON HARBORSIDE HOME OF JS WATERMAN & SON, JOE PACE AND SON, ents of Jesus, as their newborn one left to trust, David is forced HALFTIME PIZZA, LA FAMIGLIA GIORGIO, THE GEORGE HOVEY FUND, FISHERMAN'S FEAST SOCIETY, ANGELO PICCARDI, AL NATALE, BOSTON PUSHCARTS - JOE BONO, LOCALE, son helps them inspire faith in against his friends in a life- BOB & NANCY McGANN, ROCCO'S CUCINA & BAR, ANTICO FORNO & TERRA MIA RESTAURANTS, REGINA PIZZERIA/POLCARI’S RESTARAUNT unlikely places. This biblical or-death battle over not only epic will captivate audiences the privacy of the human with mesmerizing scenery, and mind, but the future of free will IT’S ALL ABOUT FAMILY! the miraculous journey delivers itself. POST-GAZETTE, JULY 22, 2016 PAGE 11

dream of becoming a country singer, Anniversary with “Past and Present” Some Like it Hot — Starring Marilyn and he released his debut album in (DJs Bob Remick & Gary Wilson) at Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon. 1970. After his fi rst marriage fell apart, the fountain area near Tia’s. Free Friday, September 2nd, Sunset he left Nashville for Key West and it was event. (7:15 pm) Star Trek (2009) — Star- there that he developed the easy-going PARTY IN THE PARK! — Tuesday, ring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, and NOW beach-bum persona that he has become August 23rd, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Simon Pegg. known for. With 28 studio albums under FOCCP is celebrating its 15th anniver- Friday, September 9th, Sunset PLAYING his belt, and sell-out shows year after sary in 2016, with a party in the Park! (7:04 pm) Mamma Mia! — Starring year, it’s no wonder that Buffett has The party will feature a live perfor- Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, and amassed a large and incredibly loyal mance by the U.S. Air Force Heritage Amanda Seyfried. UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN following known as “Parrot Heads.” Buf- of America Band Rhythm in Blue Jazz fett will deliver an unforgettable night Ensemble. And lots of birthday cake! CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS PARK of fun times, hilarious stories and great Free event. 100 Atlantic Avenue, Boston music!!! THE BOSTON ARTS FESTIVAL 781-639-6002 SHALIN LIU PERFORMANCE CENTER — Saturday, September 10, 12:00 www.FOCCP.org 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA pm - 6:00 pm. Christopher Columbus Sunday, July 24th, (8:09 pm) 978-546-7391 Park in the North End is transformed Remember the Titans [email protected] into a vibrant cultural village complete Sunday, July 31st, (8:01 pm) Tootsie BOOKER T. JONES — July 28, 2016. with exhibits, demonstrations, and Sunday, August 7th, (7:52 pm) One of the godfathers and architects other attractions all involving visual or Ghostbusters of soul music, Booker T. Jones stands performing arts. Guests and visitors Sunday, August 14th, (7:43 pm) as a true American musical icon. With can expect to not only witness a wide Raiders of the Lost Ark his band, the MG’s, he had massive array of artistic showcases, but also soul-funk hits like the classics “Green participate in the various workshops Onions” and “Time is Tight” among on ceramics, painting, sculpture, and others. As keyboardist for the Stax various other crafts. Whether you’re COMEDY Records house band, Jones played on alone, with friends or with your family, and helped arrange countless seminal the whole event is sure to be a fun-fi lled recordings of legends like Otis Redding, experience. Free event. IMPROVBOSTON Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, Albert 40 Prospect Street, Cambridge, MA King and others. Jones has enjoyed a 617-576-1253 career resurgence in the last several THEATER www.ImprovBoston.com years, with the 2009 comeback record MAGIC: THE GATHERING: THE Potato Hole (which featured The Drive-by NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE SHOW Takes Nerd Comedy to a New Truckers acting as his backing band.) 62 Dunham Road, Beverly, MA Level — August 12, 2016. An impro- Since then, a new generation of stars 978-232-7200 vised, interactive parody tribute to like Gary Clark Jr., My Morning Jacket’s www.NSMT.org the iconic nerdcore card game, Magic: Jim James, and others have been SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN — August 16 The Gathering — has been capturing lining up to collaborate with the soul through September 4, 2016. Experience the hearts and imaginations of nerds music hero. In 2011, he released The the glitz and glamour of Hollywood’s and comedy lovers alike since 2011. Road from Memphis that showcased golden age. It’s 1927, and Don Lockwood The audience helps shape the action hip-hop group The Roots as his backing and Lina LaMont are the toast of Tinsel- as two improvisers and a team of misfi t band. His most recent record, 2013’s town until “talkies” come on the scene. fantasy junkies enlist creatures of good Sound the Alarm, was met with universal Of course, you remember Gene Kelly and evil. The wizards and their lackeys critical acclaim. splashing his way through the famous improvise every adventure, calling on THE KINGSTON TRIO — August 28, MGM fi lm, the greatest movie musical goblins, skeletons and adorable wood- 2016. Known for their role in the folk ever made. But have you seen it live? land creatures to battle one another in revival of the early ‘60s, their iconic Join us as we make a big splash with a winner-takes-all battle for comedy takes on traditional folk classics like this spectacular and romantic musical supremacy. “Tom Dooley,” and for their trademark comedy. There will be wonderful singin’ Aretha Franklin is a musical and cultural icon known the world three-part harmonies, The Kingston and dancin’ and, yes, it really will rain WILBUR THEATRE over. The reigning and undisputed “Queen Of Soul” has created Trio returns to Rockport for an unfor- onstage! Songs include: “Singin’ in the 246 Tremont Street, Boston, MA an amazing legacy that spans an incredible six decades and gettable evening of vintage folk clas- Rain,” “Fit As A Fiddle,” “You Stepped 617-248-9700 sics. Currently featuring the talents www.TheWilburTheatre.com will be appearing at the Blue Hills Bank Pavilion. See MUSIC Out of a Dream,” “Would You,” “Make of George Grove, Bill Zorn, and Rick ‘Em Laugh,” “Moses Supposes,” “Good BILL MAHER — August 27, 2016. SECTION for more details. Dougherty, the Trio will perform be- Morning,” and “What’s Wrong with Bill Maher has set the boundaries of loved hits like “M.T.A,” “Worried Man,” Me?” political humour on what is just about of Fools,” “I Never Loved a Man (The “Greenback Dollar,” and “Where Have allowed on American television, yet Way I Love You)”; her own compositions All the Flowers Gone?” among many BOSTON OPERA HOUSE still manages to push the envelope on MUSIC “Think,” “Daydreaming” and “Call Me”; other favorites. 539 Washington St., Boston, MA a frequent basis. His combination of her defi nitive versions of “Respect” and “I 617-259-3400 unfl inching honesty and blunt ober- TD GARDEN Say a Little Prayer”; and global hits like WANG THEATER www.BostonOperaHouse.com sations have earned him a staggering 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA “Freeway of Love,” “Jump to It,” “I Knew Citi Performing Arts Center FINDING NEVERLAND — August 23 Emmy nominations, and a star on 617-624-1050 You Were Waiting (For Me),” her world- 270 Tremont Street Boston, MA 8-20, 2016. After thrilling audiences on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. Particularly www.TDGarden.com wide chart-topping duet with George 800-982-2798 Broadway, the magical Finding Never- known for his hugely critical views on BARBRA STREISAND — August Michael, and “A Rose is Still a Rose.” www.CitiCenter.org land heads out across the country on religion, Maher’s humor squares to the 16, 2016. Barbra Streisand, the only MEGHAN TRAINOR: The Untouch- STEVEN TYLER ... Out on a Limb a national tour. Based on the Oscar- left of center, and has more often than recording artist or group to achieve #1 able Tour — September 24, 2016. — September 4, 2016. Aerosmith’s front- winning movie starring Johnny Depp, not set his crosshairs on the right-wing albums in each of six decades, will bring The 22-year-old singer will kick off man Out on a Limb Tour will feature Tyler Finding Neverland tells the story of political movement (particularly the Tea her legendary live performance to Boston the Untouchable Tour on July 14th in and backing band Loving Mary rework- author J.M.Barrie and the family who Party), and shows a vociferous support in August. Streisand will perform her Vancouver, Canada, and bring the tour ing some of his most famous hits and inspired his greatest work — Peter Pan! for universal health care, same-sex hits from each decade, plus songs from to a close September 24th in Boston. sharing the stories behind them; he’ll Interweaving Barrie’s real life story with marriage and environmentalism. How- her new album, ENCORE: Movie Partners Untouchable promotes Trainor’s new also weave in songs from his upcoming fl ights of fancy that take you deep into ever, since the events of 9/11, he has Sing Broadway, celebrating a career album, Thank You, which was released country project. Tyler released his fi rst the world of Captain Hook and The Lost supported racial profi ling at transport of unparalleled creative achievement. on May 13th. Thank You is the followup country single, “Love is Your Name,” Boys, this musical is an inspiring ode hubs, and is a supporter of gun rights. Every ticket purchased online includes to Title, which debuted at No. 1 on last May. With his second country song, to the creative spirit and speaks to the As well as his long-running television a CD of Streisand’s new album, which the Billboard 200 in 2015. Trainor “Red, White & You,” Tyler proves he child in all of us! panel show Real Time with Bill Maher, he will be released later this year. released the first single, “No,” from already has a grip on the genre, is still a keen participant on the political Thank You in March, and “Better” featuring proclaiming his love for America, comedy circuit. BLUE HILLS BANK PAVILION Yo Gotti in April. Trainor won Best America, and the midnight sky. “When 290 Northern Ave., Boston, MA New Artist at the Grammy Awards. I look in your eyes, all I wanna do is/ OUTDOOR www.LiveNation.com Bang, bang, baby like the 4th of July,” ARETHA FRANKLIN — August 19, XFINITY CENTER Tyler sings. In September, Tyler is hop- DANCE 2016. The Memphis, Tennessee-born 885 S. Main St., Mansfi eld, MA ing to debut a full album. MOVIES but Detroit, Michigan-reared American www.LiveNation.com BLACKSTONE COMMUNITY iconic gospel, soul, and R&B singer is JIMMY BUFFETT & THE CORAL BOSTON HARBOR HOTEL CENTER PARK renowned the world over for her soul REEFER BAND — August 20, 2016. SPECIAL 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 50 W. Brookline Street, Boston, MA and R&B recordings. Adept at the piano Singer, songwriter, author, actor, and WWW.BHH.com www.SalsaInThePark.org as well as having a gifted voice, Franklin businessman Jimmy Buffett has been a EVENTS Friday, July 22nd, Sunset (8:12 pm) SALSA IN THE PARK — Mondays, became a child prodigy. By the age of staple on the American concert circuit Indiana Jones and the Temple of 6:00-9:00 pm. Now through August 14, she signed a record deal with Battle since the early 1970s. Known for his Doom — Starring Harrison Ford, Kate 29th. A free and popular outdoor LYNN AUDITORIUM Records, where her father Reverend anecdotal songs about a laid-back life Capshaw, and Jonathan Ke Quan. summer series for all ages, backgrounds 3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA C.L. Franklin recorded his sermons on the beach, Buffett has described his Friday, July 29th, Sunset (8:05 pm) and abilities, Salsa in the Park is an 781-599-SHOW and gospel vocal recordings, and she music as “drunken Caribbean rock ‘n’ Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade innovative community engagement www.LynnAuditorium.com issued Songs of Faith in 1956. Her many roll,” or Gulf-and-Western, as it has — Starring Harrison Ford, Sean Con- project that transforms public space for JACK HANNA’S INTO THE WILD countless classics include “(You Make been dubbed by others. Buffett moved nery, and Alison Doody. public benefi t through music, dance, LIVE! — October 15, 2016. America’s Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain to Nashville in the late 1960s with the Friday, August 5th, Sunset (7:57 pm) and education. A public health initiative, most beloved animal expert, Jack Back to the Future — Starring featuring movement as a key to wellness, Hanna, brings his two-time Emmy Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, and it draws over 500 people from all walks Award winning television series to the Lea Thompson. of life every Monday evening for salsa live stage with Jack Hanna’s Into the ITALIAN RADIO PROGRAMS Friday, August 12th, Sunset (7:47 pm) instruction (dance and percussion), Wild Live! In this awe-inspiring event, Toy Story — Starring Tom Hanks, Tim high-quality performances showcasing Jungle Jack will introduce you to some Allen, and Don Rickles. a variety of cultures and genres, social of the world’s most spectacular animals. “The Sicilian Corner” — every Friday 10:00 am to Noon with hosts Tom Friday, August 19th, Sunset (7:37 pm) dancing, and health and wellness Jack will also share humorous stories Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The Best in Italian Music” with Nunzio The Sandlot — Starring Tom Guiry, promotion. Our weekly Salsa in the and amazing exclusive footage from DiMarca every Sunday from 9:00 am to Noon. Go to www.1110wccmam.com. Mike Vitar, and Patrick Renna. Park is held at South End’s Blackstone his worldwide adventures. From the Friday, August 26th, Sunset (7:25 pm) Community Center courtyard. “Italia Oggi” — Sundays 11:00 am to Noon with host Andrea Urdi jungles of Rwanda to the savannas of 1460 AM. Australia, Jack has explored the cor- “Dolce Vita Radio” — Sundays DJ Rocco Mesiti 11:00 am-1:00 pm; ners of the globe as one of the most 90.7 FM or online www.djrocco.com. visible and respected animal ambas- sadors. You’ve seen him appear on “The Nick Franciosa Show” — Sundays from Noon to 3:00 pm on WLYN David Letterman, Good Morning Amer- 1360 AM. ica, and many others — now you can “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” — Sundays 8:00 am-9:00 am on WSRO enjoy Jungle Jack’s infectious energy 650 AM and online at www.wsro.com. as he takes you “into the wild!” to see some of the most fascinating animals, “Tony’s Place” on MusicAmerica WPLM FM 99.1 — Sundays live! 7:00 pm–2:00 am on MusicAmerica. Host Ron Della Chiesa presents Tony’s Place. Visit www.MusicNotNoise.com. CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS PARK “L’Italia Chiamo Italian Radio Show” hosted by Stefano Marchese and 100 Atlantic Avenue, Boston Elisa Meazzini — Thursdays 3:00 pm-4:15 pm. Visit litaliachiamo.com; email: 781-639-6002 [email protected]. Tel. 857-334-0868. www.FOCCP.org DANCIN’ IN THE PARK! — Thursday, “Intervallo Musicale” — Sundays 10:00-10:30 am; Host Carmine Guarino August 4th, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. on WUNR 1600 AM and online at www.wunr.com. Come help the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park celebrate their 15th PAGE 12 POST-GAZETTE, JULY 22, 2016

Parla Come Mangi! (Speak as You Eat!)

by Alessandra Sambiase Boring? The Supreme Court ruled 5-3 that the ship sail? courts need not throw out evidence obtained by Rome will police during an illegal stop — prompting a blis- soon fi nd out. Benvenuti! Our next recipe comes from a region located directly tering dissent by Justice Sonia Sotomayor. The For the record, across from Campania, on the Adriatic coast, also bordering the ruling reinstates the conviction of Edward Joseph we learned all Ionian Sea and the Gulf of Taranto to the south. Over 2,500 years Strieff, Jr., who in 2006 was stopped by a Salt this from Mas- ago, it was part of the Magna Graecia. It is today considered Lake City narcotics detective though the offi cer simo Gramel- Italy’s “breadbasket” and largest olive oil producer. It’s known for lacked reasonable cause. The detective then dis- lin of La Stampa. its mussel and oyster farms, for wines such as Locorotondo, Primi- covered Strieff was the subject of an outstanding What the critics say. Though it’s Japanese-built, tivo di Manduria and Salice Salentino, for its regional symbol Castel warrant for a minor traffi c offense and searched and a close sibling to Mazda’s MX-5 Miata, FIAT’s del Monte — the remarkable, well preserved octagonal fortress built him, fi nding drugs. The justices in the majority new two-seater roadster “speaks with a clear in the year 1200 — and for its unique and characteristic white said the discovery of the warrant justifi ed the Italian accent.” Beepa! Beepa! dry stone huts with a conical roof known as trulli. Geographically offi cer’s subsequent search, but Sotomayor said Stay awake! The Worst Wedding! Within twenty- considered the “heel” of the boot because of its elongated shape such reasoning would allow police to stop anyone, four hours of the August wedding between William and position within the Italian territory, it is the easternmost region “guilty and innocent,” on “a whim or a hunch.” Cullen and his bride, both the groom and his best in Italy. Its capital city is Bari; other cities are Foggia, Barletta, A record-setting heat wave sent temperatures man dropped dead. Following the nuptials, Cullen Taranto, Brindisi and Lecce. It is, indeed, Puglia. Taralli, crostini, soaring above 120 degrees across parts of Arizona, and his wife, both in their mid-fi fties, and both friselle, pane di Altamura, focaccia, are among the bread special- California, and New Mexico, killing at least fi ve from Fayetteville, Arkansas, were driving toward ties of the region that grows both durum and soft wheat. Puglia is people and fueling devastating wildfires. The their honeymoon hideaway when Mrs. Cullen mostly known for its durum wheat crop since it thrives in such dry, searing temperatures marked the hottest start fell violently ill. Cullen pulled the car over to the hot climate and needs the right balance between mineral content to summer ever for all three states, with the shoulder, Mrs. Cullen jumped out to ease her of the soil and moisture in order to become the outstanding grano thermometers climbing to a record 116 degrees troubled stomach and, when she returned, found duro di Puglia that delivers the typical crunchy bread crust and, at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and her new husband slumped dead over the steering when milled and trasformed into semolino (semolina), is used as to 122 degrees in Palm Springs, California. The wheel. Upon returning to Fayetteville with her the basic ingredient for pasta. Taralli, crispy bread rings, are a temperatures hit 100 degrees by 7:00 am that day. dead spouse, Mrs. Cullen learned that the best delicious snack and a popular aperitif in southern Italy. They come Several Arizona residents managed to fry eggs on man at their wedding had died in his sleep the in many different varieties, boiled or baked, with fennel seeds, the sidewalk; another, in Phoenix, baked cookies night before. The coroner ruled that the two men pepper or olive oil. This very traditional recipe features fl our, lard, inside her car. had died of “acute coincidental heart attacks.” olive oil, yeast and fennel seeds. Ready for this? In the mid-1700s, Duke Antonio The Worst Almost Recall! General Motors Com- Ferdinando, ruler of Guastalla, Italy, was warned pany recalled Pope Paul VI’s Cadillac in 1978 to Taralli by a local soothsayer that alcohol would kill him. correct a possible fault in the steering mechanism. 4 cups fl our 1 packet (¼ oz) of active dry Frightened, the Duke swore off drinking forever. Vatican offi cials informed the automotive giant 1 tsp salt and some freshly yeast Still sober in April of 1749, Duke Ferdinando that the Pope did not own a Cadillac. ground pepper 1 or 2 tsp. fennel seeds was massaging his aching muscles with rubbing On this day, July 22, 1933, American pioneer ½ cup lard (substitute with Warm water (as much as needed) alcohol after a hunting trip, somehow caught fi re, aviator Wiley Post completed the fi rst around- ²/³ cup extra virgin olive oil) olive oil and burned to death. the-world solo airplane fl ight; the journey took The worst Italian punk! In the late 1890s, Benito 7 days, 18 hours, and 49.6 minutes. Also on this Preparation: On a work surface, combine the fl our with a little Mussolini was twice expelled from school for date in 1934, U.S. bank robber and “public enemy salt and pepper, then knead together with the lard (or Extra Virgin assaulting his fellow students with a knife. #1,” John Dillinger, was gunned down by an FBI Olive Oil) and fennel seeds, adding suffi cient water to produce a Memorial dedicated to 25 U.S. servicemen lost squad in Chicago. And on this date in 1946, bread smooth, elastic dough. Cut off small pieces of dough and shape in an Italian lake during World War II. A trio of rationing started in Britain. into rings. Place them on a greased baking sheet (or on a baking U.S. Army veterans teamed up to establish a Who is considered to be one of the fi rst, if not the sheet lined with parchment paper), drizzle the surface with some memorial in Italy to the 25 American soldiers fi rst, commissioned writer in history? Stay awake! olive oil, and leave to rest for about 1 hour. Then bake in a pre who drowned in an Alpine lake when their am- Christine de Pizan (b.1365-d.1431) was commis- -heated 300°F oven for 1 hour. Buon appetito! phibious vehicle sank. According to the Associated sioned to write the offi cial biography of Charles Press, the marble monument was dedicated this V. of France. Widowed at 25, Christine de Pizan Taralli spring in the northern Italian village of Torbole, supported her three children on her writing pro- 500 g di farina 1 bustina da 7 g di lievito di on the 71st anniversary of the sinking. The dead ceeds. Her book, The Book of the City of Ladies, is 1 cucchiaino di sale e pepe birra in polvere included 24 soldiers from the 10th Mountain Divi- the fi rst feminist work in history. nero q.b. 1 o 2 cucchiaini di semi di sion and a 25th soldier from another unit. A 26th Sean Squires hates the idea of any animal going 125 g di lardo (sosotituisci con fi nocchio soldier survived. The vehicle sank on the night of hungry. So when the Newfoundland man heard 150 ml di olio extra vergine Acqua tiepida q.b. April 20, 1945, while crossing Lake Garda during that his local pet store was going out of business, di oliva) Olio d’oliva q.b. the last days of fi ghting in Europe. Their bodies he decided to buy its entire discounted inventory Preparazione: Su una superfi cie da lavoro, combina la farina were never recovered. The monument bears the of dog and cat food — some 570 bags and cans con sale e pepe q.b. e lavora il tutto impastando con il lardo names of the 25 soldiers, along with the insignia — and donate it all to animal shelters. He paid (oppure con l’olio extraverine di oliva) ed i semi di fi nocchio th of the 10 Mountain Division, currently based in nearly $3,000 for $31,000 worth of food. “I thought aggiungendo abbastanza acqua in modo da formare una pasta northern New York. it was the normal thing to do,” he said. At home, liscia ed elastica. Taglia dei piccoli pezzi di pasta e lavorali a for- Monkeying around! A Chinese village’s plan to Squires cares for nine stray cats. “I’m not even a mare la caratterisica forma a cerchio dei taralli. Adagiali su una attract tourists by inviting a troop of wild mon- cat person, (but) you can’t not help them.” teglia da forno unta (o rivestita da carta forno) e cospargine la keys to live there went awry when the aggressive Best Candy: In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in superfi cie con un fi lo d’olio. Fai riposare per circa 1 ora. Inforna primates took over the village. The residents of 1969, police impounded a cache of chocolates in forno caldo a 150°C per un ora. Buon appetito! Xianfeng relocated 73 Rhesus Macaques to their containing large doses of sexual stimulants which, village from nearby hills in 2003, hoping to attract they said, had been smuggled into the country If you would like to cook with me wealthy eco-tourists. But the Macaques’ popula- from Thailand and Japan. The candy came in six go to www.speakasyoueat.com. tion quickly swelled, and by last year more than or seven varieties. 600 primates were eating crops, trashing homes, Brief Italian-American history: In 1798, Paolo Alessandra Sambiase is an elementary and middle school Italian and biting locals and tourists. Residents returned Busti arrived in America as the chief agent for language teacher in the Catholic school system. She is also a cook- some 300 Macaques to the wild, but another the Holland Land Company which owned some ing instructor and founder of “Parla come mangi!” (speak as you 300 defi antly remain. “There are now more mon- 3 million acres in northern New York and Penn- eat!) cooking classes, where the passion for the Italian language keys than villagers,” complained village chief Ha sylvania. Busti, a native of Milan, later founded meets the love for the Italian food. Youliang. the City of Buffalo. This from Italy! Italy is in the throes of another Stuff from our show biz and musicologist great, 1st Generation political revolution, said Massimo Gramellini. After Al Natale. From the mouth of actor Yves Montand. years of right-wing rule under Silvio Berlusconi “When we commenced On a Clear Day You Can Italian-American and his allies, Italy reversed course in 2014 and See Forever, I had the mistaken impression that I elected a fresh-faced reformer, Matteo Renzi, was the co-star. I was Miss Streisand’s fi rst lead- Vita Orlando Sinopoli 41, of the center-left Democratic Party, as prime ing man who can sing, even though this was her minister. But just two years later, Renzi “now third musical. And I thought she was my leading Shares with us embodies the old guard he set out to destroy.” lady, a partner. I doubt I will choose to work again a delightful recollection In local elections, the 5-Star Movement, an anti- in Hollywood.” corruption party led by former comedian Beppe The worst reason for war! A 12-year war was of her memories as a child Grillo, trounced the Democrats. The party’s touched off in Italy in 1325 when a regiment growing up in Virginia Raggi, a 37-year-old lawyer, won 67 of Modena soldiers invaded Bologna to steal a percent of the vote to become Rome’s fi rst female bucket. During the initial attack, the Moden- Boston’s “Little Italy” mayor in the city’s 3,000-year history. Voters ese murdered several hundred Bolognese. The and a collection of apparently saw her utter lack of political experi- Bolognese then counter-attacked, and fi nally, in ence as a big positive. The revolt is led by the poor, the war’s pivotal battle, the Modenese crushed Italian family recipes those who feel alienated from government and are their enemies, enabling them to win the war and from the homeland. angry at the political class. Their “loathing of pro- keep the bucket! fessional politicians is so deeply rooted” that it has The worst place for prudes to camp! If you are caused them to turn their backs on Renzi before ashamed of your body, do not go camping at the Great as Gifts he’s even been in offi ce long enough to help them. Centre Helio-Marin, Montalivet, near Bordeaux, FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM It’s like mutiny: “The crew has handed over com- France. In spite of its fancy name, the Centre and in local bookstores — ask for mand of the ship not to the second in command, Helio-Marin is the world’s largest nudist camp, Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN but to the cabin boy,” who can’t be suspected of covering 420 acres. Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN having ever colluded with the captain. But will AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, JULY 22, 2016 PAGE 13

• Socially Scene (Continued from Page 9) to 6:30 pm to get your chance to enjoy a beverage with your favorite furry animal. Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA. For more informa- tion, go to: www.zooneweng- land.org, or call 617-541-5466. Cape Cod Melody Tent Com- Last week, I left off with Sal and the refl ex caused the ice sumed. It seems that the Lac- edy … is bringing you outdoor Meli, Jose and Franny Enca- cream to smack him in his face. rima Cristi wine is only made laughs this summer with a riot lada, and I all exploring Naples. He started yelling something in from grapes that grow in the of comedians. After eating dinner in an Ameri- Arabic and headed toward Sal. volcanic soil of Mt.Vesuvius. I Sunday, July 24th at 8:00 can restaurant, we decided to Simultaneously, the nanny let next tried the white, but none pm, Steven Wright will take head south to the Amalfi Coast a barrage of Italian profanity of us liked it. I bargained with the stage. Wright is an Ameri- and Sorrento. I defi nitely want- go off in Sal’s direction. As the the vendor and bought a few can comedian, actor, writer, ed to see the cities of Pompeii, Arab headed toward Sal, he bottles of the red and brought and an Oscar-winning film Herculaneum, and Stabia. They began to run, pushing a path them back to Naples with us. producer. He is known for his were wiped out and buried by through the crowds of beach- Later that day, we booked distinctly lethargic voice and volcanic ash when Mt. Vesuvius goers and tourists. Everyone passage on the boat that sails slow, deadpan delivery of ironic, Catch the legendary Bill erupted in August of 79 A.D. It who had seen the comedy un- from Naples to Capri. As the philosophical, and sometimes Maher live on stage August erupted again in March of 1944, fold was laughing loudly, a fact boat sailed from Naples harbor, nonsensical jokes, parapros- 26th at The Cape Cod Melody stopping WWII in that part that antagonized the Arab even I noticed how many American dokians, non-sequiturs, anti- Tent. of Italy. Not too far away was more. Sal ran faster in Bermuda war ships were anchored at humor, and one-liners with (Photo by starpulse.com) the headquarters of the 340th shorts than the Arab did in a the Naples port. When I com- contrived situations. Bombardment Group of the 8th caftan, and he got away. We mented, I was told that we had Wright was ranked as the The Cape Cod Melody Tent! Air Force, a branch of the Army didn’t see him for an hour or so. another naval base at a city twenty-third greatest comedian It is located at 21 West Main Air Corps. They would lose 88 He fi nally re-appeared when he called Gaeta, a bit south of by Comedy Central in a list Street, Hyannis, MA. For more planes as a result of a volcanic knew that the Arab was gone. Rome. I made a mental note to of the 100 greatest stand-up information, and tickets go to: explosion. Later in the day, we headed stop there when we were headed comics. He was awarded the www.melodytent.org, or call That night, we planned out for Pompeii and arrived in the to Rome. In the meantime, I Academy Award for Best Live 508-775-5630. our trip to Sorrento and the late afternoon. We explored the wanted to visit the Blue Grotto Action Short Film for his 1988 Take a Sunset Tour … this Amalfi Coast. Just before it excavated city until the sun at Capri. short fi lm The Appointments of summer with Charles River was time to go to bed, I headed started to set. By that time all of It’s a cave with phosphores- Dennis Jennings. Sunset Cruises. for the lobby of the hotel to call us were hungry and we found a cent water, and if you swim in Tracy Morgan is back and With spectacular views of the home. There was a 6-hour time restaurant that looked inviting. it, you glow an aqua blue color. better than ever, joking, “Jay Boston skyline, Old Ironsides, difference, and when I called, After dinner, we walked a part I had my bathing suit on under Z just got hit by Solange; I got Harvard University, and more, Mom, Dad, and Babbononno of Pompeii that was lit up, and my shorts and I was ready. hit by a Walmart truck.” Tracy their sightseeing tours and were just sitting down to din- when exhaustion hit we went When the ferry docked, it an- Morgan’s many recurring SNL private cruises are nothing less ner. I brought my folks up to looking for a place to stay. No chored near the Grotto. A motor characters, including Bronx than spectacular. Whether you date on the trip thus far and matter where we went, there launch picked us up to take us resident Dominican Lou, have are planning an intimate group asked Mom to call Franny’s were no accommodations. All close to the mouth of the cave. made him a household name in event or looking for an enjoy- mother to let her know she and the hotels were booked solid. From there, we had to climb into the comedy industry. able afternoon adventure, go Jose were safe in my care. Just By the time we headed away a rowboat and go into the cave Tracy Morgan continues as a for a cruise and experience the as my folks were ready to say from Pompeii, I was too tired that way. The water was warm cast member of Saturday Night relaxing and entertaining atmo- goodbye, Babbononno got on to drive and pulled over to the when I jumped in, and my light Live for his sixth season. He sphere on the Charles River and the phone, and I had to give him side of the road. Within min- brown skin turned bright blue wrapped up his fourth season Boston Harbor! a blow by blow description of utes, all four of us were asleep. due to the phosphorous in the with the debut of the memo- Enjoy a 70-minute, fully-nar- where we had gone and what we I don’t know what time it was, cave walls and in the rocks on rable character Woodrow, who rated sightseeing cruise along had done. When I fi nished, he but I was awakened by a tap the bottom. left his mark by bringing guest the Charles River. Your captain repeated something he had said on the driver’s side window. It Capri was a nice place to Britney Spears down to his and crew will both entertain and the last time I called, “Stupido, was a policeman who wanted visit, but was wall-to-wall tour- subterranean home and sing- educate while pointing out the tu andatu a Spagna, no Italia.” to know what we were doing. I ists, something I didn’t enjoy. ing to her. historic and cultural sights of (Stupid, you went to Spain, explained that all of the hotels We walked almost the entire Born and raised in New York Boston and Cambridge. Sights not Italy.) Babbononno hadn’t were booked up and I was too island and looked at some of City, Morgan is a stand-up include Beacon Hill, Esplanade seen that part of Italy since the tired to drive any longer and we the ancient buildings that went comedian and sketch-comedy Park, the Back Bay, Boston 1890s. Of course, nothing was needed to sleep. He apologized back to the days of the Roman player who has worked the University, M.I.T., Harvard, and the same 80-something years for waking us up, but told me to Empire when Capri became a national stand-up comedy cir- countless sailboats along with later, but he had a picture in his beware of bandits who prowled get-a-way spot for those who cuit while appearing on several rowers! The sightseeing cruises mind of the way things looked around at night. The next morn- could afford it. television programs over the depart from Lechmere Canal then, and that was that. ing, we found a public bath, and When we got back to Naples last several years. Park at The CambridgeSide That next morning, the four of within an hour, were on our way that night, we had dinner and Morgan will be bringing his Galleria Mall and run through us headed south of Naples and to see what we missed the night then planned our next venture, antics to The Melody Tent on October 10th. stopped at Positano, Ravello, before. Later in the day, we vis- our trip to Rome. En route, we Friday, August 12th at 8:00 pm. A great way to spend a sum- Sorrento and Amalfi . Those cos- ited Herculaneum and Stabia, planned to visit Caserta, a bit Closing out the series is the mer night is a 70-minute cruise tal roads were narrow, winding the two other towns wiped out inland from the coast and then legendary Bill Maher on Fri- while taking in the spectacular and crowded. I drove and Sal by Vesuvius in 1893. head to Gaeta, Terracina, Anzio, day, August 26th at 8:00 pm. scenery of Boston and Cam- prayed. Jose and Franny were After dinner at a roadside Ostia, Fiumicino and then the Variety calls him TV’s loudest bridge from the serene waters of tense, but trusted my driving. restaurant, we were back in our city of Rome itself. But fi rst, we liberal, and now you can see the Charles River. with cocktail We survived the trip, but thanks Naples hotel planning the next needed a good night’s sleep. To him up close and personal at music in the background and a to Sal, had a comical problem in trip, which was to the volcano be continued … the Melody Tent. No one has refreshing drink in your hand Sorrento. We were walking the itself and, later, the island of GOD BLESS AMERICA more to say about candidates from their full-service bar, you coastal street where the public Capri. The next morning, we on both sides of the aisle! can watch the sun set majesti- beach is and a rather well- set out to visit Mt. Vesuvius. Maher is an American come- cally over the City of Cambridge! endowed young lady dressed in When we got there, we climbed Small Ads dian, writer, producer, political Charles River Sunset Cruises a micro-mini bikini bathing suit inside the rim and stopped at a commentator, actor, media depart from Lechmere Canal happened to walk by with her couple of steam vents that were Get Big Results critic, and television host. As Park at The CambridgeSide dog on a leash. We all looked continuously pushing clouds of a television host, he is well- Galleria Mall, 100 Cambridge in her direction … it couldn’t warm air into the atmosphere. For more information, known for the HBO political talk Side Place, Cambridge, MA at be helped. Sal kept walking as I found everything fascinating call 617-227-8929. show Real Time with Bill Maher. 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm daily. he stared and tripped over the and the rim of the volcano was Maher previously hosted a Since its creation in 1990, dog’s leash. He then bumped gigantic in diameter. similar late-night show called the Charles Riverboat Company into a nearby baby carriage On the way down from the Politically Incorrect, originally has offered guests the chance to being pushed by a nanny. top, we stopped at a wine kiosk Remember on Comedy Central and later experience the sights of Boston The nanny then began back- where they were selling some- on ABC. from the best vantage point peddling to avoid falling and thing called Lacrima Cristi, Your Maher is known for his sar- in the city, while highlighting slammed into an Arab who was the tears of Christ. 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Special occasions brought 20 too, joined in the warm welcom- maturing. And, sadly, we noted Angela was one of fourteen relatives and old friends. Our ing with a few longtime friends. the inevitable fading away of children, of whom only six neighbors across the street from They gathered every Sunday such great occasions across the reached adulthood. She was my childhood home held these for decades. We cannot be sure street from our childhood home, greatly infl uenced by the teach- weekly rituals that my twin when the grand gatherings of beginning with the passing of ing and example of her pious and I aptly named the Supper the Supper Club began. Our the elder members of the Sup- parents, and was taught from Club. fi rst recollection of the continu- per Club throughout the 1980s. an early age how to pray the Women and men whose lives ous collective meet-ups of the During those latter years of Rosary. spanned two generations of both Supper Club is the late 1960s the decade, retirement came to Angela had little formal edu- World War I and World War II, when we were eight. We're sure America’s Greatest Generation. cation, beginning work as a and one from the Great Depres- they'd gathered years earlier. The Supper Club held strong. young girl in a shoe repair shop. sion, met to enjoy scrumptious But we never asked the family. Visits continued. Her boss was a holy woman; meals, the hometown favorite As a kid racing around the By the end of the 20th century, every day the employees prayed Utica Club beer, wines, ciga- neighborhood with siblings and few of the familiar, friendly folks the Rosary together and read food, medicine, housing, and rettes, cigars, and a few men friends, I rarely paused long of the Supper Club remained. the lives of the saints. Canon other needs. They live solely clutching pipes with tobacco enough to eat a cold Popsicle or Sunday visits grew sporadic. José Torres Padilla of Seville on the Alms given, and keep aromas of Cavendish and the fi nish a cup of Kool-Aid to truly Most of the neighbors who was Antonia’s spiritual director. only enough for themselves sweet scent of Irish Mist. take note of such activities. But owned homes for over fi ve de- Angela was 16 years old when to continue their work. Start- Spirited conversation rang our neighborhood was a typi- cades, as well as those who she met Father Torres. ing with just Mother Angela out from the kitchen and living cal American setting of mostly spent their entire lives there, At the age of 19, Angela asked and three Sisters, they grew room windows along with loud single-family residences dotted were gone. Homes across sev- to enter the Discalced Carmel- to 23 Convents during her laughter. After their Sunday with large two-family houses. eral blocks went silent, empty of ites in Santa Cruz, but was life, and the good works con- suppers, they sat around the We knew our elder neighbors, the jovial occasions and grand refused admission because of tinue today. These Sisters of the large oak dining table playing not just living across the street people who welcomed us to their her bad health. Instead, fol- Company of the Cross, under various card games. Others or next door, but from growing front doors wearing a smile. lowing the advice of Fr. Torres, the guidance of Angela, named not so inclined sat in the living up with their children, nieces The offi cial end of the Supper she began caring for destitute “Mother Angela of the Cross” room enjoying good conversa- and nephews. We assisted Club came to the old two-family cholera patients. The disease Sister Superior of the Com- tion along with the autumn them and other older neighbors home that provided so much was quickly spreading amongst munity. They lived an authen- ritual of professional football throughout the neighborhood joy and happiness in 2006, the poor. tically reclusive contempla- on television. with their house chores. In as physical illness struck and In 1868, Angela tried to enter tive life when they were not Every season they came. doing so, we knew their daily the grand hostess moved to the Daughters of Charity of among the poor. Once they One snowy Sunday in 1984, habits, met their families and Kentucky with her son to live Seville. Although her health returned to their home, they a couple still showed up. But friends outside the neighbor- her remaining years. Occasion- was still frail, she was admit- dedicated themselves to prayer as darkness crept in and snow hood, and knew which time and ally, we called her to chat and ted. The sisters tried to improve and silence, but were always piled high in the driveway, their days to show up to help. learn how she was getting on. her health and sent her to ready when needed to go out big blue Oldsmobile got bogged They cherished our chatty She sent Christmas cards; we Cuenca and Valencia, but to no and serve the poor and dying. down at the foot of the icy conversations. Admired our en- sent letters. It is fi tting that she avail. She left the Daughters Mother Angela saw the sisters driveway. After spinning their ergetic enthusiasm. Embraced passed from this life in the early of Charity during the novitiate as “angels,” called to help and wheels for a half hour, a tow our eagerness to lend a helping spring of 2012 at age 92. and returned home to continue love the poor and sick in their truck arrived, past their usual hand. And were comforted by Nowadays, we recognize the working in the shoe shop. homes who otherwise would departure time to pull their car our trustworthiness and reli- blessings bestowed on us since While in prayer in 1873, have been abandoned. out. There’s no way that certain ability. That’s how our parents childhood. We talk about the Angela received a vision that Mother Angela of the Cross couple could stay overnight trained me and my six siblings. Supper Club’s characters, she understood was calling died in Seville on March 2, to wait for the storm to clear. Our elder neighbors knew our laughing at how each person’s her to a mission with the poor. 1932, from natural causes at Work would not be missed! parents well. So we made sure unique traits drew laughter Under the direction of Father the age of 86. She was bur- That’s the way the Supper that while riding our bikes past whenever they launched into a Torres, she began keeping a ied in the Sisters of the Cross Club rolled. Work ethic to the their homes as they sat on their joke. And we especially recall spiritual diary to record what Convent. She was venerat- hilt. cozy porches reading a book or their eternal kindness and the she understood of the life to ed on February 12, 1976, by ease with which they accepted which God was calling her. Pope Paul VI, beatifi ed on No- us despite the generational Many were attracted to her life, vember 5, 1982, by Pope John divide. and on August 2, 1875, the Paul II in Seville, and Canonized • Talk of Many Things (Continued from Page 10) While we realize we cannot Sisters of the Company of the on May 4, 2003, by Pope John reclaim those long ago days Cross was born. The Congre- Paul II in the Plaza de Colon, BEACHMONT ton Street, East Boston, MA, that seemed never-ending, gation worked with the sick, Madrid. Saint Angela of the th th INDOOR YARD SALE on August 18 , September 15 , we know we are the richer the poor, orphans, and the Cross Feast Day is celebrated th The Beachmont VFW Post and October 6 . for the experiences we shared homeless, providing them with on May 2nd. 6712 will host a giant indoor Residents and families can on a simple walk across from yard sale on Sunday, August enjoy their beach with their our neighborhood homestead. 21st, starting at 10:00 am. A neighbors. It is being hosted by great way to spend a late sum- the Department of Conservation • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) mer day checking out a treasure and Recreation, with camp fi res, Pence is milk-toast, she thinks uses Islam to recruit and radi- chest of someone else’s junk toasted marshmallows, danc- ATTENTION he is hateful and disgusting. calize others in order to pursue that you might need. ing, and good company. We all know her m.o. It is tear their evil agenda.” ABOUT COMMUNITY CAMPFIRE The event is co-sponsored by ATTORNEYS down the GOP. Paint them as TIME! FESTIVAL IN EAST BOSTON the Greater Boston YMCA Food the enemy of the state, and Can You See It Now? The 2016 Community Camp- Services and Save the Harbor, hope the Democrats can play Billboards across America fire Festival will be held at Save the Bay. For more informa- The POST-GAZETTE their base like a fiddle. 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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE EXTRA Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts Innings The Trial Court The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court by Sal Giarratani Suffolk Division 208 Cambridge Street 24 New Chardon Street Cambridge, MA 02141 in the ’70s, throwing over 300 (617) 768-5800 Boston, MA 02114 innings year after year. (617) 788-8300 Docket No. MI16P3439PM Docket No. SU16P1500EA CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF Estate of PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF AMY W. BIZAR CONSERVATOR OR OTHER Also Known As PROTECTIVE ORDER PURSUANT TO AMY E. BIZAR G. L. c. 190B, § 5-304 & § 5-405 Date of Death April 3, 2015 In the matter of PATRICIA L. GALLAGHER INFORMAL PROBATE of Ayer, MA PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above RESPONDENT captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner (Person to be Protected/Minor) David M. Bizar of Boston, MA, a Will has been To the named Respondent and all other admitted to informal probate. interested persons, a petition has been fi led David M. Bizar of Boston, MA has been by Miatta Green of Ayer, MA in the above informally appointed as the Personal Repre- captioned matter alleging that Patricia L. sentative of the estate to serve without surety Gallagher is in need of a Conservator or on the bond. other protective order and requesting that The estate is being administered under Jonathan J. Davey of Quincy, MA (or some informal procedure by the Personal Representa- other suitable person) be appointed as Conser- tive under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate vator to serve With Surety on the bond. Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory The petition asks the court to determine that and accounts are not required to be fi led with the Respondent is disabled, that a protective the Court, but interested parties are entitled order or appointment of a Conservator is nec- Wilbur Wood, pitcher for the to notice regarding the administration from essary, and that the proposed conservator is Red Sox. the Personal Representative and can petition appropriate. The petition is on fi le with this court. the Court in any matter relating to the estate, You have the right to object to this pro- including distribution of assets and expenses of ceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your Paul and Rosetta Cannizzaro with niece Payton Mae Vigilante. administration. Interested parties are entitled to attorney must fi le a written appearance at this petition the Court to institute formal proceedings court on or before 10:00 AM on the return date America’s Bark Time fl ashes of what we paid for him, and to obtain orders terminating or restrict- of August 2, 2016. This day is NOT a hearing Back to the week of the but the price still seems too ing the powers of Personal Representatives date, but a deadline date by which you have Bunker Hill Day Parade, while high because when he wasn’t on appointed under informal procedure. A copy to fi le the written appearance if you object to of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained the petition. If you fail to fi le the written appear- many were up at St. Francis top of his game, he pretty much from the Petitioner. ance by the return date, action may be taken de Sales honoring Father Dan (blanked). His ERA is over 4.00. Run date: 7/22/16 in this matter without further notice to you. In at the unveiling of the Saint Hopefully, the second half will addition to fi ling the written appearance, you or your attorney must fi le a written affi davit stating Florian statue down at the be kinder to him. Once again, the specifi c facts and grounds of your objection Bunker Hill Mall, the business we see that players always look LEGAL NOTICE within 30 days after the return date. community of Charlestown was better on paper than on the IMPORTANT NOTICE holding its community market- mound. Commonwealth of Massachusetts The outcome of this proceeding may The Trial Court limit or completely take away the above- place along Main Street. In the Steve Wright Stuff Middlesex Probate named person’s right to make decisions and Family Court Department mall area, I met up with folks at Knuckleballer Steve Wright about personal affairs or fi nancial affairs the America’s Bark Time table, had a super fi rst half, making 208 Cambridge Street or both. The above-named person has the Cambridge, MA 02141 right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make an online dog treat company the All-Star game roster. He Wilbur Wood, pitcher for the (617) 768-5800 this request on behalf of the above-named in town. won 10 games with a league- White Sox. Docket No. MI16D2375DR person. If the above-named person cannot This company is owned by a leading 2.68 ERA. He messed afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at DIVORCE SUMMONS BY Charlestown couple, Paul and up a few times, got tired a few E-Rod Looked Great PUBLICATION AND MAILING State expense. Rosetta Cannizzaro, and the more, but overall consistently Starting Second Half ILLIONNISE VINCENT Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., First Justice of this Court. VS. company’s theme is Red Sox pitched quite well and deep Eduardo Rodriguez pitched a Date: July 5, 2016 WESLIN CELESTIN Baseball. It all makes sense since into the game. No one saw this great game after his time down To the Defendant: Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Paul and Rosetta got married coming. Hopefully, his second on the farm to get his act to- Run date: 7/22/16 The Plaintiff has fi led a Complaint for Divorce at Fenway Park. For informa- half will keep moving in the gether. It appears E-Rod showed requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. tion, go to America’sBarkTime@ Wright direction. He makes me signs of the greatness many The Complaint is on fi le at the Court. gmail.com. think of Tim Wakefi eld back in think he possesses. He threw a An Automatic Restraining Order has been Dave was the Price Right Guy 1995, and reminds me of Tom great game against the NY Yan- entered in this matter preventing you from taking any action which would negatively impact When the All-Star game was Candiotti with the Indians and kees, giving up one run in seven the current fi nancial status of either party SEE LEGAL NOTICE recently held, Red Sox ace good old Wilbur Wood who be- innings. He is now 2-3. His ERA Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. David Price was nowhere near. came a great starter with the is still up in the clouds at 7.18, You are hereby summoned and required to NOTICE OF SALE serve upon Illionnise Vincent, 5 Baron Park, Notice is hereby given by TODISCO Do you know the way to San White Sox after serving in the but if he can fi gure out how to Lane #16, Burlington, MA 01803 your answer, TOWING OF 94 CONDOR STREET, Diego? Price had the worst fi rst Red Sox bullpen. 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Boxing Ringside HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB by Richard Preiss WITH BOBBY FRANKLIN

PRO BASKETBALL RETURNS Michigan — away from the birth- Some Random Thoughts from an Idle Mind TO SPRINGFIELD — As read- place of basketball and to a com- I remember one time when I told my trainer I ers of this column know, we’ve munity that boasts about having wanted fl ashier boxing trunks. He snapped at me written quite a bit this summer fi ve of the world’s leading offi ce “It’s a fi ght, not a fashion show.” He was right, about the American Hockey furniture companies. and I stayed with the basic garb. League situation in Springfi eld. In one of the articles printed Sam Silverman’s offi ce at 69 Canal Street was We noted how the AHL in the Springfi eld Republican an amazing place. Sam would be seated at his Springfi eld Falcons up and left newspaper regarding the team’s desk with his back to a window that had “Sam for Arizona supposedly to be departure for Grand Rapids, a Silverman Promotions” written on it. He had closer to their NHL parent team sportswriter challenged read- three phones on this desk and was often on two (the Phoenix Coyotes) but prob- ers to “name one player on the at one time. Sam did not like to be alone and ably because they had the AHL’s current Springfi eld Armor bas- there were always people in his offi ce. I heard worst home attendance. We also ketball team.” That challenge many great conversations there. Characters wrote about how the AHL Port- proved to be insurmountable for such as Boney Sagansky, Johnny Dunn, Bill land Pirates were then poached the vast majority of people living Ebel, and Tony Shucco were just a few of the by Springfi eld and quickly be- in the Springfi eld area. Johnny Coiley at the New Garden. crowd that appeared to have been sent over by came the Thunderbirds in the Now, it’s another league’s central casting. They all had stories to tell. I’m Western Massachusetts city. turn to see if it can make a go of Watching a weigh-in for a current boxing event not sure how many were true, but they were all Well, now it is basketball’s it in Springfi eld. True, the ABA is more like watching a pose-off during a body fascinating. Silverman was sometimes called Sad turn to join the party with the name sounds familiar — at least building competition. Where in years past the announcement that Springfi eld to older fans — and it is not fi ghters would step on the scales looking loose has been awarded an Ameri- hesitant to draw upon its lin- and very athletic, today’s participants seem to can Basketball Association eage. Yes, it was the league that be outdoing each other in showing how tight and franchise that will begin play featured Julius Erving, Spencer muscle bound they are. It is rare to see a modern in October. The team will soon Heywood, Connie Hawkins, day boxer with the sleek build of a Joe Louis or have a name and a logo. What Dan Issel, Rick Barry, David a Sugar Ray Robinson. I guess that is why we will be harder to acquire is a Thompson, Mel Daniels and no longer see fi ghters that come anywhere near following. Home games will be Moses Malone. Yes, it was the having their ability. played in the gymnasium of league that eventually merged The second New Garden Gym on Friend Street American International College. with the NBA back in the 1970s, in Boston was a tiny place on the fourth fl oor The franchise will be the the league that featured the red, of a narrow building. The building is still there ABA’s second in New England. white and blue ball, three-point and has been turned into condos. They must be Last season, the New England shots and exciting dunks. one-room units. The gym was grimy and smelled Anchors played a roving sched- Reactivated in 1999, it isn’t of sweat mixed with blood, cigar smoke, and lini- ule with games in Worcester, that league today. It is now a ment. It had a one-stall shower that was just feet Hartford, Providence and Man- league of 70 teams comprised from the ring. Lockers lined the perimeter. Two chester, New Hampshire. Please mostly of former NCAA Division heavy bags and space for two speed bags were Sam Silverman and Muhammad Ali. raise your hand if you’ve heard I and Division II players, former off in a corner. The ring was tiny, as a full-size Sam. This may have been because he never got of the New England Anchors. high school All-Americans and one would not fi t in the space. I believe it was to promote a heavyweight title fi ght, though he The challenge out in Western some international players. It’s about 12' x 12'. There were two narrow mirrors, came close when he signed the Liston vs. Clay Massachusetts is that Spring- below the NBA Development a set of wall bullies, and a massage table in the rematch for the Boston Garden. Unfortunately, fi eld formerly had a pro bas- League. that fi ght was called off at the last minute when ketball team that couldn’t make As the Springfield Armor Clay suffered a hernia. a go of it. That team was the prepared to leave town in 2014, Tip O’Neil used to say that all politics is local. Springfi eld Armor, a full-fl edged a newspaper headline noted: Well, when Tony DeMarco won the Welterweight member of the NBA Develop- “Springfi eld Armor’s Admirable Championship of the World from Johnny Saxton ment League that played in Effort was Doomed from the in 1955, championship boxing was local. Tony town for fi ve full seasons — from Start.” Our advice to copy edi- walked from his home on Fleet Street in the North the fall of 2009 through the tors out that way is to keep that End to the Garden. He won the title and then spring of 2014. headline handy. Except for a walked back home. It doesn’t get any more local It was then in late March of switch in names, it may well be than that. Tony still lives within a few hundred 2014 that the Armor abandoned able to be used again at some feet of where he defeated Saxton. The Champ is ship and moved to Grand Rapids, date in the future. one of Boston’s true sport’s legends. I still feel a thrill when I see him. Just thinking about the STILL SAILING AFTER ALL the other vessel involved in era he fought in and the competition he went THESE YEARS — If you’re a the collision? Perhaps the big- up against. There is no fi ghter today who comes New Englander of a certain gest surprise of all is that anywhere near what Tony accomplished. There age, you probably remember the Stockholm still sails the is a wonderful statue of Tony at the intersection the sinking of the Andrea Doria, seven seas to this very day in of Hanover and Cross Streets in the North End. the Italian cruise ship that went 2016. Fleet Street has been renamed in his honor. Tony to the bottom south of Nan- With a bow smashed in from Don Drake with trainer Bill Ebel at the New DeMarco is still Boston’s Champion. tucket following a collision with the collision (five members Garden Gym. the Stockholm 60 years ago of the Stockholm’s crew were back. A pay phone and a couple of chairs com- on the foggy night of July 25, killed instantly), the ship was pleted the decor. Oh, I forgot one other fi xture, 1956. deemed to be still seaworthy the most important one: Al Clemente. Al was the As a youngster on vacation enough to return to its point New Garden Gym. I wonder how a gym like that with family on the coast of of origin (New York City), car- would go over today. One thing I do know, is ev- Maine, we remember the large rying over 540 passengers and ery alum from the New Garden loved the place. I headlines that dominated the crew members from the Andrea did, too. I miss it and would jump at the chance front pages of the Boston news- Doria. for just one more workout there. A side note: the papers that were delivered daily There, the bow was repaired way the building was situated, there was always to the newsstand that stood in over the course of three months a lovely sea breeze that came through the one the small commercial center of and the Stockholm resumed open window on the hottest days. the beach town where we were its maritime duties, passing Boxing fans from my generation will remember staying. through a variety of owners when fi ght night was a special occasion and the The Andrea Doria, named for and sailing under 10 different focus was on the bouts. Before the main event, a famous 16th century admiral names since the collision. former champs and current contenders would from Genoa, remained afl oat for Presently confi gured to hold be introduced in the ring. The national anthem over 11 hours before slipping 556 passengers and sailing would be played. The fi ghters would be constantly Tony DeMarco. beneath the waters. Because of out of Portugal under the name moving in their corners while being introduced. (Photo by Matt Conti, northendwaterfront.com) that and the rapid response of Astoria, the ship continues in They did this to stay warm and loose. Always, the I often think about the area around Canal other ships, the vast majority service to this very day. Long focus for the boxers was on staying loose. Street and how it was the center of boxing in of the over 1,660 passengers associated with the Andrea With few exceptions, the fi ghters wore either New England for so many years. Sam’s offi ce, and crew members were saved. Doria disaster, the vessel re- terry cloth or satin robes usually with their the three New Garden Gyms, the Valenti Ticket Tragically, some 46 died as a cently acquired another distinc- names embroidered on them. Maybe a towel Agency (the street across from the site of the result of the collision. tion. Launched nearly 70 years would be draped over the head and tucked into agency is now named Rip Valenti Way), the old Unfortunately, the death toll ago on September 9, 1946, it the robe. Boston Garden where so many of the greatest associated with the Andrea is currently the world’s oldest Today, the entrances to the ring resemble pro- fought, even Hilton’s Tent City, which is still in Doria continues to increase. active oceangoing passenger fessional wrestling more than the sport I once business, where the members of the gym could Over the decades, some 16 ship. knew. Deafening music is blaring, spotlights are purchase boxing equipment. It would be nice if scuba divers have lost their The Stockholm — still sail- criss-crossing the arena, and the fi ghters are something was done to commemorate that area lives while exploring the wreck, ing after all these years. Isn’t dressed in costumes that make Liberace look so rich in boxing history. often described in diving circles that the most amazing angle dull. Even the ring announcer is an actor best Well, I think I will now nod off for a mid-sum- as “the Mount Everest of scuba concerning the Andrea Doria known for a tag line when doing the introduc- mer’s nap. I think I hear Al Clemente saying it is diving.” story that you’ve read in quite tions. It is hard to take any of this seriously. time to close the gym. But what of the Stockholm, some time?