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ml Community Newspaper Company • wickedlocal.com/ allston-brighton FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2009 Vol. 13, No. 22 • 28 Pages • 3 Sections $1 Shedding holiday pounds: ~~iMCA readJ~..- for membership surge
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PHOTOS BY MARK THOMSON
Top: Kamala Danslnghanl of Brighton passes Ott a medicine ball during a weight-loss boot camp at the Oak Square YMCA. The class Involves an Intense circuit training routine, keeping people moving constantly.
Left: Angel Cartagena of Everett does puslHlps during a weight-loss boot camp at the Oak Square YMCA.
Right: lnstru~or Jamie Block tells students to get ready for the next workout during a weight-loss boOt camp class at the Oak Square YMCA. . After .weeks ofChristmils cookies and other holiday treats, everyones ready to trim down and ·. get back in shape. January and Fe~ruary are peak enrollment months at the Oak Square YMCA, but the facility is ready to welcome newcomers with several new programs, as well as old support systems still in place.
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:.. RM: They both got out of the • PHOTO$ BY LINDA MI SHKIN RM: Oh yes. He was still bo~. :iervice. Mandy was 10 years Storefront - Mandy and Joe's But, it was go,od. We were fihe :meter than Joe. They had 4 1/2 with each other. There was a ~ot :years in the service. They worked of respect. He could not longer db · :Vmous jobs. My father used to some of the physical work, but he ~ll fruits and vegetables. They still did some of the paperworlt ~ to call him "Joe Bananas" Its really two jobs. Now I kno~ ~use he sold bananas; I think it because I am doing it. •. 'Was for Horrigan's food market d;lorrigan's used to be where.the LM: Do you have customei_ls 'CY'S is now. That is where Horri who stayed throughout the yecits 'fclll 's Market was. That goes way and all the changes? .h;\ck. My father worked there ~hen he got out of the service. RM: Oh sure. They are still "fhen he did construction. He did coming. Jl't like that I remember him say ., jpg to me and to my uncle, ''I LM: Looking at the menu, I~ -don't like this kind of work." that you focus on home-sty!~ :fben they both went to work for cooking. Jack and Marion's in Brookline. ~ey worked there a couple of RM: We're making a beef stt:w :: ;,ears and got to know the busi now. People ·have suggested th'l.l •ness. Then -they got the idea for we change the menu and remoq the business al)d came back to el. But, I say there is nothing,t9 :Srighton and started the business fix. People come in and they lijce .herein 1948. it here. I have old pictures on the wall. I have my antiques sitting ~ LM: So, they were cooks at around . .Jack and Marion's? LM: Are you an antique collt:O'- =RM: Right They learned the . tor? -· .nde and they liked it. I was :ilbout 14 years old at the time. Ingrid Marino Richard Marino RM: Yes. I have coins and '7heir first place had only six was Representative from went into a theater, there was as Jack Horrigan and his wife. piano is now, used to be a deli other things. stools and three or four booths. \ Brighton. He .was a real good nothing to.bu y. Mr. Horrigan recalled Richards counter. Mazzola Meat Market . That was it. It had a nice deli guy. He advised them to buy. He father working for his father. used to be across the street where LM: Over the years, what are :;!Punter. It was very quaint. It said it was much better to own LM: So people had to take their They sold the property in 1996.) Empirial Pizza and other stores the major changes you have seen ;was really nice. I remember that than rent. So, they took a shot refreshments into the theater. are now. It was a huge store. But in Brighton? .., :' . :they used to open at 5 in the and bought the building. Prior to LM: Were there any renova he cl~ up because of competi ~orning and ·they would stay that, this was the Puritan Candy RM: Right So people would tions done to this site when the tion with supermarkets. Market RM: People I grew up.with are l'<)pen until 11 at night. That is Shop. Next door was the Egypt go to the Puritan Candy Shop business moved here? Street used to be called "meat all gone. But, we know our C\JS :Jio.w they started. Then in 1962, ian Theater. Back in those days, first (&litorial note: At this mo street, USA." Then supermarkets tomers. We remember what the :;itrey bought this building. They they didn't' have concession ment, a man and woman stepped RM: Not much. These are the started having deli counters in regulars order. We know what :Q<>ught it from John Melia. He stands in theaters. When you up and Richard introduced him original counters. Where the side the store. Years before, you they want. That's good. •
HISTORY HAPPENINGS ...... Historical calendar $10 each, and the proceeds ben~ Vasiliades, 47 Langley Road, fit the work and progrcims of the Brighton, MA 02135. Each cal' on sale Brighton-Allston Historical Soci endar sent via mail is $12, wrucil The Historical Society an ety & Heritage Museum. It is includes shipping and handliitg. nounces publication of its fifth available for purchase from the Bulk mail orders of 10 calendafS annual Historical Calendar. The following: Minihane's Flower may be purchased at the discottfil 2()()C) edition features pho and Gift Shop, 425 Washington price of $75, which also includes tographs of "Women of Vision," St, Brightoi:i; Brighton-Allston shipping and handling. lOMPUTUlS HEAlTH a continuation of the theme high Historical Society & Heritage Inquiries for home delivery-of lighted at the BAHS Heritage Museum, 20 Chestnut Hill Ave.; bulk order purchases of 10 ·or Personal/zed Private Museum's current exhibition at Veronica Smith Senior Center, 20 more calendars.at $7 each may 20 Chestnut Hill Ave., Brighton. Computer ...... Home Care Chestnut Hill Ave. Brighton; and be made by calling Nancy GEEKS or Home The 2()()C) calendar features his St. Elizabeth's Gift. Shop, 736 O'Hara at 617-782-8776. · TiO GO Networking •• toric images from the BAHS col Cambridge St Brighton. Also, For more information, visit I ' Problems? • • YNA Private Care lection and a unique color photo from any BAHS board member www.bahistory.org or e-mail VISITIN' NURSE ASSOCIATION collage on the back cover show or Heritage Museum Guide. [email protected]. or BOSTON I AFFILIATES ing more than 250 faces of Calendars are also being sold E
The Secret to 474-1143, ext. 230, ou e-mail ab For more information, VISit Oct 3, at the Holiday Inn and 25% OFF [email protected]. www.AllstonBrightonYouth Conference Center in Dedham. > Emotional Healing • A playgroup for families Hockey.com. For more information, call Pr. Fred Craver will present a whose first language is Spanish. Diane Mcgrath Elliott, Oass . of Q ·100% OF OUR lecture on emotional healing 7-8 Canto, Cuento y Juego! Meets Archdiocese of 1960, at 617-787-9873 or e-mail p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Thursdays (los Martes) from IO [email protected].; Geri SERVICES. ,<;:oolidge Comer Branch of the am-noon at the St. Luke's St. Boston announces Oliver Abbott, Oass of 1959, at · ltrookline Public Library on Margaret's Church, 5 St. Luke's St. Andrew Dinner 781-925-4314 or e-mail hullmer :Pleasant Street. Attendees will re Road, Allston. Si quiere in Archdiocese of Boston Voca [email protected]; or Bill Gunning, 'ooive the tools to heal trauma and . , . scribirse, pol' favor de llamar a tion Office is sponsoring St. An Oass of 1958, at 774-233-0110 or Sandy, 617-474-1143, ext 227. · F~· drew Dinn~r events Tuesday, [email protected]. Este grup6 (clase) para los ninos Jan. 13; and Monday, March 'iioston College y sus padres de familia estimula 30, 5:30-8 p.m., at St. John's Ciommo announces la creatividad y el aprendizaje por Task Force Seminary in Brighton. Priests, office hours medio de! jugo, mt1sica y cuento. campus ministry and youth min ., !he Boston College Task Invitamos los padres de familia District 9 Boston City Coun _Fprce Meeting meets regularly isters are invited. de Allston y Brighton que tienen St. Andrew Dinner is a gather cilor Mark Ciommo or a member Jipm 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the I ninos de 1, 2, o 3 anos de edad ing of young men in high school of his staff will hold office hours Brighton Marine Health Center, que se compromenten a partici the first Monday·of every month 77 Warren St., Brighton. Check and their parish priests,_ high t- par junto en este playgroup. school campus minister or youth from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Honan -yrww. wickedlocal.com/allston • The Parent Baby Group for Library, 300 North Harvard St., · 'forupdates. minister for an informal dinner w families with children younger with Cardinal Sean O'Malley. Allston, and the third Friday of The next meeting is Tuesday, than 9 months old meets Fridays The event consists of evening every month, 10-11 a.m., at the m Bring in this ad and save 25% on all facials, Jan. 15. (Note: the meeting was , ,,, from I0:30-11:30 am., at the In prayer, dinner, conversation with Veronica Smith Senior Center. massage, waxing, body treatments, makeup Wtially scheduled for Tuesday, ternational Community Church at For matters that require a more <[ application, microdermabrasion, manicures, ·ian. 13, but had to be resched seminarian's and vocation witness 30 Gordon St, Allston. Call stories. timely response, call Ciommo's pedicures, vitamin c and lactic treatments. yfed). Randi at 617-474-1143, ext. 228, For more information, stop by office at 617-635-3113. N And ifyou rebook the day of your visit you'll ,·. for more information. or write to Vocation Office, Arch receive another 25% off your next service. ·Discussion about • Welcome Baby! A one-time diocese of Boston, 66 Brooks _J Purchase a gift certificate and receive 25% off. celebratory home visit to share Irish seniors group .avoiding sports injuries Drive, Braintree, MA 02184; call invites new members We guarantee that you'll be I 00% satisfied. community and citywide infor 617-746-5949; e-mail Denise w Schedule an appointment now. ,.. ·St. Elizabeth's Medical Center mation and resources for families Cara (Irish ·for friend) invites ~: proud to partner with the Oak Fortin at [email protected]; or with newborns. Visits in Spanish Brighton seniors to join them 1-800-FACIALS or www.elizabethgrady.com Sguare YMCA in a FREE inter visit www.vocationsboston.org. and Portuguese as well. Call every Monday from 1:30-3 p.m. for the salon nearest you. active discussion, led by orthope Colleen at 617-474-1143, ext. at Veronica Smith Senior Center, alc surgeon and sports medicine Ha1Vard-Allston Not valid with other promotions, discounts, or with gift certificate redemptions. 250, for more information or to 20 Chestnut Hill Ave., Brighton. Offer expires 3/3112009. expert Dr. Kevin Krasinski, fo make a referral. Task Force schedule .i:;used on helping local weekend This new social group gathers for . ------• • Many families have asked The schedule for upcoming afternoon tea, freshly baked Award Winning Outpatient Detox Progri W..arriors and athletes avoid in how they can support Allston goodies and to pick up the news meetings of the Harvard-Allston Brookline Family Practice is a Primary Care Clinic specializing in jllries. The Total Wellness Clinic Brighton Family Network. papers and news from home. will be offering free acupuncture Task Force is as follows. All Outpatient Detox that has been serving the community for years ABFN would be grateful for do meetings take place at the Honan Meetings include guest speak with a personalized, comprehensive, and comforting approach demonstrations and the St. Eliza nations of new baby clothing, to de-addiction including quality primary care and counseling Allston Library unless otherwise ers and musicians with an Irish services provided by specially trained, friendly providers. We peth' s physical therapy team will blankets and baby items for their noted. twist, day trips and outings as the are located in the heart of Brookline, along the Brookline Vtllage conduct a hands-on stretching stop on the MllTA green line. You will be greeted by our wel Welcome Baby gift baskets. To The group plans to continue to weather improves and as interests cJ.inic for all attendees. donate, call Colleen at 617-474- coming staff and you will have no wait to take control of your meet every second and fourth emerge, assistance with Irish and life once again. Walk-ins are welcome. We accept all insurances · The "Caring for our Communi 1143, ext. 250. United Kingdom pension appli including MassHealth and BMC and also offer self-pay options. cy: Avoiding Sports Injuries" Wednesday of the month, 6:30- 8:30 p.m., at the Honan-Allston cations and information on pass Don't Wait Until It's Too Late. ~orkshop takes place Thursday, Reward of $500 for port, c.itizenship and centenarian Call Brookline Family now at 617-383·6405 or Jan. 22, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Oak Library. Changesto this schedule graffiti infonnation will be announced. The meetings bounty applications. This is an !,ry our 24/7 toll free hotline at 1-800-770-1904. Square YMCA. For more infor opportunity for all seniors tb meet mation, please contact Sheila will generally alternate between In order to assist law enforce task force and Community Wide up with old friends, make new ac O'Connell at 617-779-6578. ment officials in eliminating the ~ Planning meetings. quaintances and stay connected •••••••••••••••••~ unsightly and illegal activity of to things Irish in the community. . LEARN - TO - SKATE CLASSES Upcoming meetings will be an Skating rinks open graffiti in Allston, the Allston Sponsored by Irish Pastoral -• nounced. RECREATIONAL • FIGURE • HOCKEY SKATINCi SKILLS :: ' The Department of Conserva Board of Trade is offering a $500 Centre, Senior Citizen· Outreach •e reward for information leading to The signed Cooperation • tion and Recreation Ice Skating Agreement for the Harvard Sci Program. No fees or dues, dona CHILDREN (4% & UP) & ADULTS -·· the arrest and conviction of any Rinks are now open to the public ence tions for refreshments are we!- • one involved in the defacing of Complex is now available BAY STATE SKATING SCHOOL ~ 'fpr general skating. The days and come. Transportation available. e private property. online at: times vary at each local rink. www.cityofboston.gov/bra/Pla All are welcome. For more infor- e h ~ ~• Learn-to-skate classes are being nning/Planninglnitslndi vi dual.as mation, call Cora Flood 617-479- offered. Children age 4 1/2 BPD underage p?action=Viewlnit&InitID=115. 7404, ext. 13. ~R ~ :,~ )fuough adults may join in ice skat sting operation • N.EW CLASSES! .e 'ipg lessons taught by professional The Boston Police Depart Allston Civic Our Lady of Fatima • BRIGHTON DALY RINK -~ay State Skating School instruc {on Watertown line) ment, through the District 14 De Association to meet Shrine schedule • Saturdays or Sundays 1 p.m. tors wearing figure or hockey tectives Office, will be conduct Oasses and general skating Allston Civic Association The Shrine of Our Lady of Starts Jan. 17 & 18 skates. ing an underage sting operation • Mondays 4 p.m. or 7 p.m. Starts Jan. 19 Fatima, 139 Washington St., • ·are offered at 14 greater Boston meets the third Wednesday of Tuesdays 3 p.m. Starts Jan. 20 during the next few weeks. The Brighton, is open every day from e flhk locations, including · Oeve detectives will randomly attempt every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. 10 am.-6 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m., • WALTHAM VETERANS RINK land Circle, Hyde Park, Lynn, to purchase alcohol from liquor at the Honan Allston Library, 300 Medford, Newton/ Brighton, North Harvard St., Allston. is the recitation of the rosary. Totten Pond Road • stores and to purchase alcoholic Quincy, Revere, Somerville, First Friday - Exposition of e Sundays 4 p.m. Starts Jan. 11 • drinks from liquor establish Saturdays 1 p.m. Starts Jan. 10 South Boston, Waltham. West Substance Abuse Task the Blessed Sacrament is ·from ments. Merchants should be 9:30 am-6 p.m. Benediction is at • Gift Certificates Available! •._•. Roxbury and Weymouth. aware and should take precau ·' "· For more information, call Force Youth Coalition 6 p.m. (watch one hour) tions to check IDs from all pa 781-890-8480 or visit www. Residents between the ages of Frrst Saturday ~ 8:30 a.ID., 781-890-8480 trons. •e www.baystateskatlngschool.org baystateskatingschool.org. 15 and 21 who want to meet new confession. Mass is at 9 am., fol • 7' people and make a difference in lowed by a rosary procession and • •••••••••••••••• 'lllston Brighton lfrwanis Star talent Allston-Brighton are invited to a full breakfast in the school hall. show auditions join the Youth Coalition, curren~ Cost for adults is $5; children are Family Network news free. All are welcome. The second Kiwanis Star talent ly starting with the Allston For more information, call St. "';The Allston Brighton Family show remaining open audition Brighton Substance Abuse Task Gabriel's Rectory at 617-254- Network offers free program takes place Saturday, Jan. 10, Force. As a representative of 'ttllng for' families with young from IO am-3 p.m, at Abundant young people in the A-B commu 6582 or Richard Marques at 617- 254-4392. 'ebil.dren (birth through 4 years) at Grace Church, opposite the New nity, volunteers will be valuable several locations in Allston/ Balance store, 77 Guest St., members of the Substance Abuse Brighton. All families are wel Brighton. The talent show is for Task Force and work on projects Russian-speaking WEEKLY SPECIALS - come. singing performers only. Audi and events that raise awareness volunteers needed JANUAI.lY 6rn TO JANUARY llrn • ABFN offers playgroups at tions are limited to five minutes. about addiction and promote ~ Wmship School (54 Dighton healthy lifestyles for people in Russian-speaking volunteers Premium quaUty local plants & flowers Perfonners need to bring music, a Fresh produu, bakery, Imported & domestic clreese, ~.L Brighton) for 1-, 2- and 3- Allston-Brighton. Members of are needed to . serve Russian CD or an iPod. Audition fee is $20 deUcatessen, hot mul cold entrees, catering, .i~-olds during the week. Call cash. To register, e-mail the Youth Coalition earn commu- speaking elderly at the Roslindale local eggs and dairy, specialty groceries for a schedule. Families interest [email protected] with nity service hours, develop lead- campus of the Hebrew Rehabili Min participating should call to name, address and phone number. ership and teamwork skills, and · tation Center. Extra fancy fresh crisp . Red leaf, green leaf and Boston lettuce ·.ni:.eregister at 617-474-1143, ext The talent show will be per have fun while working to im- Individuals can help by visit- .250. formed Friday, Feb. 6, at the prove the community. ing, reading, playing chess and Extra large premium quality ...... -. Playgroup for Portuguese- WGBH Theater, Guest Street, For more information, call Lisa leading recreational activities. Hot house and on the vine tomatoes ...... $2.49 lb. ·~peaking families on Mondays Brighton. Lewis at 617-562-5374 or e-mail Positions also available to help el- Extra crisp fresh clean (.Segunda-Feira) from 10-11:30 [email protected]. ders in an exercise program. Escarole and chicory ...... ;79 lb. . i,.m., at the Wmship School. Weekdays volunteers receive a Premium quality California . (_}rupo de recreacao em Por Skate classes for kids Brighton High meal stipend. Parking is free. Navel oranges ...... ,...... 98 lb. fugues. Divertido e gratis! Todas Skate classes take place Satur HRC is acce5sible by public Extra large sweet a& farnilias que moram em All day mornings at the Cleveland School reunion transportation: Cantaloupes .... :...... , ...... $1.98 each , ' s~~n Brighton com criancas de 0 a Circle Rink. Learn to Skate is for There will be a 50th reunion of For more information, contact from the kitchen.. . 4 anos. Para mais info~· es 5-year-0lds. Mite is for 6- to 8- Brighton High School Classes of 617-363-8459 or e-mail port lig~ para, Andrea de Sousa, 617- year-0lds. 1958, 1959 and 1960 on Friday, [email protected]. Chinese grilled pork: boneless pork shoulder marinated in a chinese sauce, grilled and served with rice & stir fried -...... lllillll ...... ______~_ ., .P..age 6 Allston-Brighton T~ Friday, January 9, 2009 w.ickedlocal.com/allston-brighton . H ·IGHER EDUCATION· GBS rGetting a green degree in the deep blue sea ' . '~ .• By Joyce Kelly rine Service who is also a former Today, a Mas.s. Maritime edu DAILY NEWS STAFF Navy pilot cation also has a big foet.L5 on re BUZZARDS BAY - You know The academy, one of three spe newable energy and green you're getting a unique education cialty schools among Mas.sacbu pC>\\.~ said Gurnan. • when your clas.5room is aboard a setts' nine stat.e colleges, expand The graduate program5 also steamship. ed its · scope seven years ago allow students to immediately At Ma$8.Chusetts Maritime when its leaders saw the need to obtain work on shore, rather Academy, the deal gets even give its graduates a .chance to ob than tiring of years on the wat.er • sweet.er for adults returning to tain an advanced degree in their first (which happens to many . school for one of the niche state specialty field, said McDonald. alummJ, McDonald said. S college's two master's degree Tuose engineers, as they rose "When I first came here 30 ,.. programs: ~ hot.el accom tO positions of management, they years ago, women had just been ::-" modations, three square meals a could get an MBA. but anMBA'.s a admitted, and there were only ~ day, plus refreshments and caf very vanilla degree,• he said. two majors. In 30 years, it went ' feine for scheduled coffee breaks "Our type of school's a very from a very traditional, old-school for the duration of the program. niche school and our students maritime to very forward-think Oh, and on the first day of need to know how to manage en ing" college with a siz.eable female school students receive a laptop, ergy and make a green building. population, the addition of four which they get to keep, equipped Our master's in facilities manage undergraduate and two graduate with class syllabi, an the software ment is like a targeted, niche, programs, Guman said - required for class, and a.cCess to green MBA,· McDonald said. Perbapi most telling of the : ::Blackboard. . On the syllabus: learning how school's progfe$ is its growth. he : :: "We've taken the executive for to manage people, policies, pro said: Mas.s. Maritime, now a ;::mat and~ to the n&t level,• jects, finance, energy and emer school of 1,200 students, is al ·~d Dean of Graduat.e and C.Cm gencies. most twice as big as it was in ~uing Education James McDon Deciding to offer a graduat.e 1978. ' ald. emergency management track "If I wa.5 any happier, I'd have • \ . \ For students' convemence, was a no-brainer, Gurnan said. to be twins," said Gurnan. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO ~ Mass. Maritime also holds clas.ses "We were very successful in the F.ach year, the school breaks its Massachusetts Maritime Academy holds Its master's degree classes In Waltham and Buzzards Bay. : for the first two semesters at undergrad program, and we own records, he said. Applica =· Doublel'ree Suit.es in Waltham, knew right away this would .be a tions are double what they were power plants and for tall build Gurnan said. The majority of goods come -=-.and the final stretch is in Buz hit It's good not only for the indi ayearago. ings, for instance, said Gurnan. "That goes hlµld-in·hand with into the country by ship, he said, ::-2.ards Bay. vidual, but for our region and our "We are attractive to our target Maritime's two master's de higher education," he said. and that creates a need for the "We know students are busy, country. population I have employers grees - facilities management Many graduates are employed kind of management profession ::f.Ye know they have kids. It's "(Our interest) started with Ka- lined up for graduates,• said Gur and emergency management - in marine transportation as ship als bis school molds. ::tnade for the working profession 1rina and the (Dec. 26, 2004) nan. Undergraduates, 53 percent further the niche education un drivers who navigate and oper For now, however, Mass. ~ ~ - this day and age, everyone's tsunami in Indonesia - we real of \\-hom study engineering, have dergrads receive, he said. at.e tugboats up and down the itime probably has to wait for the ::straight out,• said McDonald. . ized a lot of disast.ers are water "tmbe.lievahle · opportunities," he "We are clearly targeting some East Coast and U.S. rivers, Gur economy to turn around to add . . Being tuned into its target pop related, and we are a mari1ime said, noting that most are looking of our own graduates for our nan said. They are·prepared for another program, he said. =:¢ation is one reason Mas.s. Mar school Most of our population at starting salaries of about graduate program5," Gurnan careers in matine safety, environ Tue downturn in the economy ~ is breaking records every lives within 20 miles of the co.ast $65,CXX> to $75,CXX>. said. mental prot.ection and creating forces everyone to rethink a lot of ::::tear. said Mas.s. Maritime's presi line, so maritime is part of the Tuey find immediate employ Richard Reale, who is working emergency plans. their plans. This is something :3,ent, Richard Gurnan, a rear ad vast majority of our population,· ment" as engineers on tugboats, toward his master's in facilities Gurnan envisions th.e academy that requires some investmei:it, • ~ with the U.S. M~rchantMa- said Gurnan. nuclear power plan1s, electrical management and helps nm expanding its graduat.e pro said Gurnan. • Huckins Farm condos and grams over the next few years to For more infonnation about equestrian center in Bedford, include a master's degree in in Mass. Maritime, l.og on w said he is already experiencing t.ernational marine business. www.maritime.edu. the benefits bis Mass. Maritime education, and receiving compli ments for bis improved perfor mance. it's my job to put on the annu Degree programs · al meeting and nm it. After the meeting, a number of residents ·r: Woods Hole, .Raytheon, complimented me on my speak Masters in Wheelabrator, National Grid. ing ability on stage, the format of Emergency the town of Braintree, New your career. the meeting, my financial presen England Controls and Tufts tation, and noted the reduction of Management University, McDonald said. my work-order list. They could "Every structure and com not believe the difference be In the academy's emer pany is a facility. It really is a tween this year and last,• Reale gency management master's huge field.• said McDonald. said. program, studen1s utiliz.e . Both program5 also pre The academy's investment in .haz.ard-modeling software, pare students for manage developing graduat.e programs which simulates crises in ment work, McDonald said, "has really paid off" because they minut.e detail such as which since "a huge part of any po are wildly successful, be said. direction the wind · would sition in life is managing peo Obtaining a master's degree at blow in Waltham to follow ple." Mass. Maritime often results in llii Framingham IGrad~at.e and . the direction of a chemical "Whatever it is, those are sTAucoi.L•G• 1 promotions, new job assign plume, McDonald said. .- ~ Continuing Education framingham.edu/dgce 508 626 4550 the toughest problems to ments and opportunities, partic- . 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My objective remains to BC neighbors advocate for what is possible r,quires response with BC, to push the institu- . '' Bruce Klein's personal at- tion to accommodate the con tack on the integrity of myself cerns of the community as far and the Marshalls in the Jan. 2 as we reasonably can. It re .. issue of the TAB requires a re- mains my belief that by sim sponse. Rather than attempt- ply rejecting the compromises ing to present facts or logic, put forward by Mr. Shen and Mr. Klein has resorted to un- the Mayor's office, we, as a supportable character assassi- neighborhood, lose credibility nation. The notion that either and effectiveness. the Marshalls or I have some Meanwhile "preserving our "obligation" to Boston Col- neighborhood," as advocated lege is as ludicrous as it is of- by Mr. Klein and BNU, will fensive. · have as a consequence, albeit Does Mr. Klein, as a home- presumably unintended, of owner on Radnor Road, have encouraging profiteering an "obligation" to oppose from those who wish to sell BC's proposed master plan their residences to investors which includes a plan to who care only about profit house 10() percent of its stu- from student rentals and noth dents because the value of his ing about the neighborhood, home might suffer if he can as well as leaving in place the no longer have the option of approximately 40 student 111r OLJCV S1iOf:'l. \.\£RE T. selling to an investor landlord rentals saturating our section H'1t:. P I\ ? 1 at a grossly inflated value for of Brighton as well as the . (tf W£ HAP ONJ:.• ) use as a student slum? One Cleveland Circle area. It cer such student-occupied house tainly will not encourage or located at 45 Radnor Road even allow young families was recently sold to an out-of- and working people to buy state investor for $1.2 million, into the neighborhood, some nearly double the assessed thing we all claim to want, value, while another such both because the price is pro- house at 46 Radrior Road is hibitive and because of the at- L f h d k ah d • B t ..,, ~~:S~I~. a::i rou;; ~~~~.student behavior OtS 0 ar WOf ea lll OS Oll double the assessed value. Whether the acquisition by . .. . : I do not assume such bias BC of houses such as 26 Lane j T be New Year brings with it n?t. only the Council again this year to ensure that we population. on the part of Mr. Klein and Park for use by visiting and ~ new challenges, but opporturut:J.es to maintain our investments in critical sectors, However, the census also revealed some ... ' indeed assume that his posi- junior faculty is ultimately a j come together to reach our collec- such as public safety and schools. encouraging news reflecting the city's ef- , .. tion stems from a genuine dis- benefit to the community or j rive goals. I've always said that we can't As I told Council President Ross and his forts, as there were fewer adults in emer- . agreement over what's best merely an insidious form of j achieve progress without having partnership, colleagues after his election,' good govern- gency shelters for the fourth consecutive •. for the neighborhood. How- institutional expansion, re- l,_ and this week, I was proud to renew the col- ment is not about individual accolades. It's year, decreasing from l,396 to 1,335. There ever, if were to look for possi- mains open to bone t debate. about serving the people of our city in the was also a reduction in the number of home.. . ble bias or "obligation," the My opinion remains that the j GUEST best way that we all can. less adults in high-cost hospital beds, from . _ ability to sell one's house at neighborhood is better off : COLUMN While the financial crisis is affecting 249 to 215, and a decrease in the number of .. near double market value pre- with BC faculty residing in I everyone, from declining 401(k) accounts elderly individuals on the streets from a high .. sents"'a far more obvious bias our midst than students in un- .l.=,,' MAYOR THoMAs MFN!No and diminished returns on investments, there of 77 in 2004 to fewer than 30 in December. . than does an intangible quali- controllable rentals. But the These reductions reflect that our housing .. ty of life benefit that has ac- larger issue is that the outcry strategy for the long-term homeless popula- . : CJUed to the entire Lane Park tboood,·~~gi· vrveen BourC'sneadamanighbor-t i Iaborative relationship that I share with the This week, I learned of the ti.on is having a positive effect in shelters and . neighborhood as the result of j City Council, as District Councilor Michael on the streets. B,C 's acquisition of 26 Lane refusal to create greater densi- j Ross of Mission Hill was elected Council results of the city's recent We remain committed to increasing the ., Pcµic. According to Mr. ty on its traditional campus, l President supply of affordable housing options in - . I Klein's logic, every resident will, if successful, preserve a l This is a great and well-Oeserved honor for 29th annual Homeless .Boston. Projects such as the redevelopment - . of Lane Park who is now free status quo leaving the large l Council President Ross, and I congratulate Census. The results show of the Boston Housing Authority's Washing- . fyom the weekly noise assault number of student rentals in j him 00 this achievement He understands the ton Beech property are ajding in this effort · from 26 Lane Park is under place. j value of partnership as well, and I'm confi- an 11 percent increase in The. "Leading the Way Ill'' housing cam- •• some "obligation," making SanfordBFurmrigbtoann j dent that under his leadership we will the overall number of . paign run by the Department of Neighbor- ~ our motives and credibility j strengthen this relationship in order to sue- hood Development is similarly strengthening -=-.. ------' l cessfully address the challenges that we face homeless men, women and and stabilizing neighborhoods by increasing ; in 2()()<). children this year. access to affordable housing. j I look forward to working with the Council · • In fact, 22 percent ofDND's FY p<) budget Jell .. what JOU think! l during the coming months, especially as we is devoted to homelessness issues. Neverthe- _ l move forward with the difficult task of devel- less, every level of government and the pri- We want to bear from you Letters l oping the budget for the next fiscal year. are a number of people in the city who are vate sector must intensify efforts to respond or guest collD'llllS should be type j With the possibility of state cuts to local living in much more dire straits. to this crisis. written and signed; a daytime phone j aid, we will all have to work together to craft This week, I learned of the results of the While the past few weeks have been a time l a sensible and prudent budget This year, I di- city's recent 29th annual Homeless Census. to enjoy the holidays, they have also revealed nwnber is required for verification. j reeled departments to begin the budgetary The results show an 11 percent increase in some of the challenges ahead. 2009 will have. ~length should be no more than 300 words. l process early, with an eye for cutting costs the overall number of homeless men, women its challenges, just as 2008 di~ but by work ; where feasible. and children this year. The number of ing together we'll continue to make progress. PleaSe note that election-related letters will not 1 Last year, the City Council was instrurnen- homeless families is also higher for the I look forward to seeing you out in the • be published in the week prior to the election. j tal in helping to quickly pass a responsible fourth year in a row, meaning that children neighborhoods and working with you to · By mail: The TAB Community Newspapers, !,,',,, budget, and I look forward to working with continue to be the fastest growing homeless move Boston forward. .· Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 9112, Needham, MA 02492. By fax: (781) 433-8202. By e-mail: BEACON HILL ROLL CALL • allston-:[email protected]. ------...------i·~. Legislators restore fundi11g for college initiative ·· By Bob Katzen come and minority students, the public ..In his veto message, ty and health and reduce medica- .... l THE HOUSE AND SEN- who attend and complete col- Patrick said that he reduced the tion errors ·and health care costs . -... l ATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call lege. In his veto message, funding tO an amount consistent They noted that many patients • l records local representatives' Patrick said that he reduced the with his original budget recom- enrolled in ·cn1M programs : l and senators' votes on two roll funding to an amount consistent mendation. (A "Yes" vote is for have improved health and re- : :. .. PuBUSHEll, Kwc D o\\1S l calls from prior legislative ses- with his original budget recom- overriding Patrick's veto and for quire fewer emergency room • - EDl10R IN CmEF, GREG REm\IA.... GREIB\tA!'i@C:SC.COM l sions ..There were no roll call mendation. (A "Yes" vote is fm; keeping the $206,045. A "No" visits than those who are not en- _ ~com l votes in the House or Senate last overriding Patrick's veto and for· vote is against overriding rolled. The Senate has approved 254 lecond Ave., P.O. Box 9113, NHcl\mm, II.A 024921617) 96M340 ! week. · keeping the $100,000. A ''No" Patrick's veto and against keep- a different version of the mea- vote is against overriding ing the. $206,045). sure. The House version now EDITOR - V.u.c.'-m." ZIC, (781) 433-8333 . 1,· $100,000 FOR COLLEGE Patrii;k's veto and against keep- Rep. Kevin Honan, Yes goes to th e s enate "ior cons1' dera- ' : ...... ~~~:~ ...... · i READY NEW ENGLAND ing the $100,000). Rep.Michael Moran, Yes ti.on. . CREATIVE D1R£CT01t - D wickedlocal.com/allston-brighton Friday, January 9, 2009 . Allston-Brighton TAB, Page 9 COMMUNITY SAFETY Foreclosed home goes up in smoke Fue broke on the first floor · 1 of . 3 Murdock Terrace Lake.Street around 2 am. on Jan. 4. There were no reported injuries in the early-morning blaze. The 2 112- activists' lawn story house had been foreclosed since at least Dec. 16 and the home was unoccupied, reports stated. Police evacuated neighbor signs stolen ing buildin~ for fear of flames spreading. The damage was esti mated at $250,CXX>. Officials were Signs advoca,ted mission not sure what caused the fire, but the Boston Fire Department is ofBrighton .Neighbors United !: investigating the incident A Boston College neighbor Lake Street from top to bottom:: reported this week that 15 and ripped every sign from i ~ Living room brawl homes on Lake Street had post.," said Lake Street resi~~ ends in arrest lawn sigru;· stolen from their dent Brenda Pizzo, who w~ A loud tussle landed a property sometime between among those affected. ~ Brighton woman in hand- 6:15 and 8 a.m on Friday, Pizzo said the signs have'"· : 2 1 . cuffs Jan. 4. Officers heard a fight Dec. 31. The sigru; advocated been vandalized before~ bur and a woman screaming "stop the missiqn of Brighton that neighbors keep puttingv ~ hitting him" from the street. Neighbors United to preserve them up again. - the residential character of No suspects have been iden-"' Reports stated two men were 2 wrestling on the floor and cloth Brighton. The group, which tified, but Pizzo said the neigh- ... ' ing was strewn across the room boasts about 150 supporters, . bors would really like to figure.: when police arrived. Officers emerged partly in response to out who the culprit is. : asked for identification from the Boston College's plans to fur The stolen sigru; are valued ~ •· fighters and the apartment resi ther expand into the neighbor at a_pprox.imately $150, ac~~ i dent, but one offender refused to hood. cording to reports. · produce ID, instead tex.ting on "Someone systematically and quite brarenly went down - Valentina Zic ·. her cell phone, police said She 6 reportedly told officers she has a relative in the Newton Drug Unit and the officers "could not do this." Officers arrested Ashley Parker, 22, of 163 Brayton Road, suspect. The suspect was reports, the suspect had been New.Year's Apt. 2, Brighton, and charged her. D111nken driver taken in charged with destruction of per- arrested in Somerville earlier that with keeping a disorderly house. A fender-bender on sonal property. · day, the morning of Dec. 29, on Washington Street ended in ,. 6 4 multiple warrants. Suspected a drunken driving arrest Jan. 4. barbershop burgtar arrested Thomas Rull, 58, of9 Alderwood Runaway stove Officers arrested a man sus Road, Waltham, reportedly hit A Realtor noticed a stain- Everybody does pected of breaking into 8 the back bumper of another car 6 less steel stove missing 'love Raymond' down:~~ 3 bash shut •It; 2 Griggs St, Allston, around 5:30 while driving toward Cambridge from 131 Brooks St. in North 8 More than $1,400 of pos Street at 12:30 a.m. The suspect p.m. Dec. 30. When officers Brighton while he was walking sessions . were reported By Han"nah McBride allegedly said they had a bil-"',, tried to do a field sobriety test but stopped Jorge Ruiz, 41, of 1302 the buyer through it around noon missing after a break-in at an CORRESPON DENT liard license and were looking." according to reports, he could not Commonwealth Ave., Allston, he Dec. 29. According to reports, he apartment on Commonwealth Cops shut down a barber into getting an alcohol or en-,,, :) stand without staggering and offi reportedly fled on a mountain saw scratches on the wood floor Avenue over the weekend of Jan. shop bash in Allston well be tertainment license. Officers 1 cers arrested him. He was bike. Officers chased him on foot, in the kitchen where the stove 2. The man living there said he fore midnight on New Year's issued violations for bo~ < charged with driving under the but the suspect crashed his bike, was and the rear door was open. came home to see his air condi Eve. They issued license vio types of licenses. i and his license was falling to the ground and hurting influence The Realtor had reportedly last tioner pushed in from the win lations to Club 379, an up Reports stated officers had taken away. During booking, the 1 his hand and leg, police said The seen the stove during a walk- dow and his bedroom ransacked scale barbershop at 379 Cam seen an advertisement for the,:., i suspect registered a 0.17 and 0.18 suspect reportedly had a knife on through of the house two days after he was away for the week bridge St., on Dec. 31 after event, called "A New Year's.. him and a block canvas bag with a in two consecutive Breathalyzer earlier. ' end. Among the items reported they busted the place for al Eve Fonnal Affair," on the In-,. flashlight, wrench, box cutter and tests. missing were a laptop, video leged unlicensed alcohol dis ternet. According to a flier on , l large folded gaibage bags. Officers Bathroom break game, a duftle bag with new tribution and unlicensed en the luxury barber-spa's Weq_, , saw -a window air-coOOitiooing clothes and an ''Everybody teftainmeliT. site, the event featured a live v Smashed window Joseph Mammano, 44, of unit in the OOilding that looked like Loves Raymond" DVD collec Around 10:30 p.m., officers band and DJ as well as ani: leads to arrest 11 Woodbine St., someone had stood on it and two 7 tion. heard a band and saw partygo open bar and was scheduled~ . ri Officers arrested a man Somerville, was arrested Dec. 30 window screem taken down. The ers sipping drinks at the bar to last from 9 p.m. to 2 a . m~:: after officers saw him and anoth- 2 suspect reportedly told officern, ''I 5 who allegedly threw a bershop, police said. When The flier shows they charged:;: er man in a parking lot behind 20 had to lock myself inside my brick through one of the front Missing ID they arrived, officers asked the $70 for tickets and $120 foI- . friend's apartrrent because I heard windows of Redneck's at 140 Royce Road, Allston, around -9 A U.S. Customs official had doorman for the manager, who couples. , someone coming in." The suspect Brighton Ave., Allston, as the 1:45 a.m. The suspect reportedly his identification badge and told officers he was ''taking a access cards stolen from a car was charged with attempted break restaurant was closing around 2 .,:::JI ing and entering, posse.sfilon of a am. Jan. 4. Troy Ashmead, 24, piss" in the parking lot and gave parked in front of 415 Market St. Wamnt arrests section of Coolidge Road ~~ dangerous weapon and resisting of 12 Lauriet St., Dorchester, the name of the man that was Jan. 3. Around. 11 :50 p.m., a Mansfield Street around 3 a.m.-... John Connolly, 21, of 1 arrest The suspect was found to was arrested after storeowners with him, who had run away friend told the owner that the He had been issued two warraq~ - have several outstanding warrants identified him as the brick when officers approached The front driver's side window of his lo Jordan St., Haverhill, out of Brighton District Court {9-_~ with charges ranging from receiv wielding assailant. Police did suspect was charged with tres- 2009 Cadillac was smashed. An was arrested Dec. 29 after offi destruction of property over $~,Qt ing stolen property to shoplifting. not question two men with the passing. According to police iPod was also reported missing. cers stopped him near the inter- and disorderly conduct. nnz Find interesting things to do in the A.. 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Tickets: $39- the Egyptians, is in love with the Egyptian they've performed Including Nelson $79. Call: 617-547-8300. Nora 's ·.The Cher military leader Ramades. When he Is Mandt;ila and FUpe John Poul II.And ry Orchard" runs Jan. 8 to Feb. l .Tickets : caught telling her a state secret. you start they've performed with U2 which is led $32 (discounts for seniors and students). to sense that things aren't going to end -...,. by the singer Bono who seems to think Call 617-576-9278 (x213). well.Teatro Urico D'EuroJXJ brings the he'sthe Pope.They've also shared the majestic opera to the Cutter Majestic stage with The Chieft(J')S. Diana RC>$, and No, Notlhose EC9&S: Are you obsessed Theatre. In Boston. Jan. 16-18. It will be Lyle Lovett. none of whom wil never be with · Best Of' lists the VJCJY I am? Best Rims sung in Italian with English supertitles. Tick confused with the FUpe. The Gospel of 2008. Best Beer of 2008. Best Best-Of Lists ets: $~$85 . Call: 1-800-233-3123. Choir's impressive resume grows on Satur of 2008. I read them al. Ithink it's the per day,Jan. 17. when they'I be featt.red at fect VJCJY to gauge how closely I've been Chorol Chorol Chorol: When the Brazil Joyful Noise, An AMua Gospel Concert playing attention an year. If I see a lot of stuff ian musical style known as · choro ·start Honoring the Life Cl'ld Legacy of Rev. Mar I've never heard of before. I knov-1 it's time ed In Rio de Janeiro in the late l BCX)s. no tin Luther .King, Jr. And, of course. three to 'MJke up. If you're obsessed with Best-Of one could have imagined it would wind days later, Barack Obama will be inaugu rrusic lists. you may have seen the name uo at the Third Ufe studio in Union Scjuare rated as the 44th President of the United Depatment of EagleS.And now you've got In Somerville. But the Brazilian choro en States. The concert. also includes a chance to actually see (and hear) the semble Choro Demacratlco is making which ART's "Seagull" runs Jan. 10 to Feb. 1 at the musical selections by the Combridge Loeb Drama Center In Cambridge. band.They quickly gained a devoted fol that happen. The Boston-based seven Rindge and Latin High School Vocal En lowing with unique compositions that shift piece ensemble. which includes flute. semble and OrigiNation's NIA Dance tackling · The Seagull. considered the between haunting 'MJtlzes. beer-hall sing bandollm (or mandolin), violin, guitars Troupe. takes place at Sanders Theatre n first of Chekhov's four great plays and a alongs and psychedelia.They make their and hand percussion, plays·a repertoire Cambridge. lickets: $22 (cflSCOUnts for se prime example of how he was elevating Boston debut. as Fred Nicolaus and Dan that ranges from standard choro com ·- niors and students md clildren under the art form with his diverse. fully drawn Rossen are joined by a tun band, present positions to more modern works. Histori 12). Call: 617.:.496-2222. characters. And at the new Central ing songs from their acclaimed 2008 CD ·1n cally, the music combined European mu Square Theatre- I think I'll call it·new· Ear Parl<: They play the Brattle Theatre. n sical styles such as polka and waltz with Cambridge at p.m. on Jan. Tickets: Check out Chekhov: Anton Chekhov is for another couple of months at least - 9 18. Brazilian rhythms. typically in roda de all the rage in Ccrnbridge this month. the Nora Theatre Is staging ·The Cherry $15. Call: 61 7-876-4275. ·choro. or jam sessions. at homes. cafes Two worthy stage comJXJnies are staging Orchard.· in which things are changing and restaurants. But on Jan. 19. at 8 p.m .• Verdi Interesting: You could say• AldaN productions of two of his classic plays.At fast In 1904 Russia. Chekhov catches that it will be at Third Life Studio, 33 Union the American Repertory Theatre. they're transition In heart-breaking fashion with occupies the first spot in the long list of Square. Tickets: $15. ,. '··' ------...... 1,1.~. Food & Dining .: I I.. '...... Poach pears perfectly · ~ •""""' . n winter months fruit eties of pears such as Bose, and have a smooth texture, which merlot and pinot noir. For this the red wine and did not intrude THE KITCHEN Anjou, Bartlett, Cornice, Red held up well to our poaching. recipe, we used one full bottle of foQr [- desserts are often forgotten, or overpower. We went with ~ yet wine poached pears are a D£TECT1VE Bartlett, and Seckel We didn't Seckel pears would be a great wine (750 ml). As we progressed whole cloves for best flavor. : simple, elegant and refreshing favor the Anjou or Cornice as choice for a mini dessert and can with our testing, we also added In preparing our poached : dessert, one that works even with CHRISTOPHER they became soft and were com be substituted for the larger one cup of water to the wine to ~ we found that choosing the : the fanciest dinner party. They KIMBALL paratively grainy. The Bose were Bartlett pears in the final recipe. better accommodate the six pears correct saucepan was quite im I hold their shape nicely and easily acceptable but slightly furn. The Before poaching, the pears and also to mellow the flavor a portant. The pears should be sub com tertaining. Initial Bartlett and Red Bartlett were should be neatly peeled and bit merged in the poaching liqajd / l absorb aromatics without : promising their own flavor. And testing proved that pears can be our favorites with smooth, tender cored with the stem left intact You'll need to add sugar to the for even cooking. Therefore t;he :since they need to fully cool be poached in a sugar syrup but far flesh and a pleasant sweet flavor. For best results, we used a melon poaching liquid. For our bottle of pan should be just wide enough : fOre serving they must be made and away our favorite version Seckel pears are quite small, baller through the blossom end of wine .and cup of water we needed to hold all of them in a single : Several hours ahead of time, was wine poached pears. about half the size of the others. the pear to remove the core, one cup granulated sugar. Vanilla layer. Otherwise the recipe is 'fe. : mch makes them perfect for en- We tried poaching several vari- Like the Bartletts, they are sweet which allowed for an attractive pairs well with both the pears and ~bly simple to execute. lbe '\ .. presentation. Certainly it would the wine. While vanilla extract is poaching liquid can be set ,to be easier to halve the pears, but usually perfectly suitable, we simmer while the pears Slfe we thought they had a much pret found we needed the actual bean peeled and cored. Once the sugar tier appearance if left whole. Our to adequately flavor our pears and has dissolved in the poaching liq- recipe is based on six pears re poaching liquid. We used just one . uid, the pears are added and ge.n sulting in six servings. .whole vanilla bean that we split tly simmered until tender, abQut As stated above, we preferred lengthwise and seeded. 20 minutes. The pears are then the deeper flavor of pears when Also try a couple of thick strips cooled in the syrup until cqJd. poached in red wine. Also, they of lemon peel, which balance the Once chilled the pears are .re took on a deep jewel-toned color, intensity of the wine perfectly. moved, the syrup strained l\fl~ which we lo\red. We tried light, And adding cloves to the poach then reduced until slightly thic~ medium- and heavy- bodied ing liquid gave us the herbal qual ened. The syrup is then chilled wine for the pears and most pre ity we were looking for. The and spooned onto the pears, at ferred those in the middle such as cloves work especially well with setving. ..· Red Wine Poached Pears sii.ed saucepan large enough to hold the pears in. " a single layer. Bring to a simmer, stirring The pears should be made at least a day ahead occa of time and will keep well for up to three days. sionally until sugar is dissol~ Add the pears • We love them served with a scoop of good and bring to a boil.Reduce' heat to maintain a pears vanilla ice cream and crisp cookies. sinuner, cover, and cook witil are tender - • when poked with a cake tester or paring knife, ' 1 bottle (750 ml) medium bodied red wine about 15 to 20 minutes. Cool pears completely.; in syrup. Cover al'ld chill in syrup, about 4 hours • such as merlot or pinot noir and up to three days. · - 1 cup water 2. Transfer pears to a b9wl. cover and refriger 1 cup sugar ate. Strain poaching liquid into a saucepan.; · 1 vanilla bean split lengthwise, seeds Bring to a boil and cook until thicltened and re- , ' scraped duced to about one cup, about 20 minutes., ' Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours. 2 1"x4" strips lemon peel, yellow part only Serve pears drizzled with poaching liquid 4 whole cloves Serves6. 6 ripe pears, Bartlett preferred, peeled with the stem left inlact and carefully cored using a Poached Secl'8I Pen COMMUN11Y melon baller NEWSPAPER Prepare as described above checking for ~ COMPANY doneness after 10 minutes. Number of pears can 1. Place the wine, water, sugar, vanilla bean be increased to about 10 or as many as will fit in , and seeds, lemon peel and cloves in a ~um saucepan submerged in poaching liquid. , : The 2009 Readers Choice Awards are coming! Vote for the Best in Town and the Best around! They can be a winner and so can you! SNOW PLOWING o ·IRE·CT.ORY. . ' nd Prize! 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There's the usual melange Pageant. And it's not all obscure: to all or even most of the albums that . of drunkards, drug addicts and the haunting, deliberate "Hous came out, and then compared.them (and losers on The Hold Steady's latest ton" is a moving con~mplation of who has that kind of time?)-I offer this collection, but there's something Katrina's aftereffects. I don't know list of five al OLD 97'5. else too: a new embrace of differ how many people still care, bi.it this bums · that may -·-""""' ent styles, instruments and a brac . is a return to form of staggering MUSIC have passed you ing power that coalesces arbund proportions. Download: "Supernat- PETER CHIANCA . by in 2008, but Craig Fmn's unusual but ultimate ural Superserious" · shouldn't have. ly appealing vocal style. The sad Runners up: "Momofuku," 1) "The '59 Sound,'' Gaslight An decline of the girl at the center of Elvis Costello: B-level Costello is them. I'm hesitant to call these guys the "One For the Cutters" is brought still better than most artists' A-work, next big thing, because whenever I say into sharp relief by a melan and the dashed-off ''Momofuku" · that about a group it disappears almost cholic harpsichord, of all things; starts off as strong as any Elvis offer immediately into the entertainment "Joke About Jamaica" channels ing before going a little off course to- ether, never to be heard from again. But the Halcyon" is as much about God's Peter Frampton, complete with ward the end. But it's a solid reminder the way they infuse their melancholy mysterious plans for us as it is about the talk-box guitar. The narrators that when he's not hosting talk shows rock anthems with shades ofRamones sinking vessel of the title. But on songs are sometimes frustratingly ~ or dueting on other people's albums, era punk pop is unbelievably listen~ble, like "The Fool;' "No Baby f' and "Early tached (they could stand a touch of the the man can still rock the joint. and not just because they wear their Morning," the 97's have a bounce that Gaslight Anthem's sincerity), but that may be. And the title track seems to draw (Download: ''No Hiding Place.") ''Sat- Springsteen references on their sleeves Dylan can only dream about. Download: doesn't make their stories any less affect on fans of a certain Jersey rocker: 'The urday Nights and Sunday Momin~' (and also their pant legs and boot heels). "The Fool" ing: "Constructive Swnmer," with its kids at the show, they'll have kids of their Counting Crows. This one too mean "No surrender, my Bobby Jean," they 3) "'Volume One," She & Him. I chal claim that this would be the season when own/and the sing-along songs will be our ders a bit, particularly after it hits tlie sing in ''Meet Me By The River's Edge;' lenge anyone to watch the movie "Elf' its protagonists finally ''build some scriptures." Download: "Sequestered in mellower "Sunday Mornings" section of and with their refreshing lack of ironic without getting at least a little bit of a thing;' starts the album off with a sense Memphis" the disc. But it's the Crows' most effec detachment (which should be familiar to crush on Zorey DeschaneL And that of hopefulness that's inspiring, false as it 5) "Accelerate," R.E.M. Who knew tive and meaningful work: since their~ Bruce fans), I'll be Clarned it if they don't chansma definitely plays a part in the suc that REM. had this album left in them? ond album, 1996's "Recovering the sound like they· mean it. Download: ce&. ofSre & Him, her collaboration with Given to sonic noodling since drununer Satellites;' and a reminder that Adam "Great Expectations" singer-songwriter sing M Ward. But the Bill Berry left the band in 1997, it seemed Duritz's voice is a true rock 'n' roll origi 2) ''Blame it on Gravity:' Old 97's. I eclectic song selection is also a big foctor She<& a return to the days when an R.EM. nal. (Download: "Hanging Tree.") can't for the life of me figure out why here - everything from '60s doo-lang Him album actually crackled and soared was And · for collections, you can't go Volume One this group isn't more of a household girl group to country twang to a cover of unlikely. But they do both on ''Acceler wrong with Volume 8 (8!) of Bob name. It looked like lead singer Rhett the Beatles ''I Should Have Known Bet ate;' with Michael Stipe's vocals reflect Dylan's Bootleg Series, "Tell Tale Miller was~ for some solo success ter," with ''Swing Low Sweet Chariot" ing a new wgency and his rhymes more Signs;• which gathers the best rare and a few years back, but his second album thrown into the mix for good rreasure. biting, clever and (at times) familiarly ob unreleased tracks of the last 20 years in a tanked and he's back where he started, Ward's instrwnentation is sublime, and as tuse than ever. Guitarist Peter Buck in stunning display of latter-life genius; and with the best "alt country" act still mak- for Deschaoel's voice-she may not be a particular sounds revived, like someone the staggering Roy Orbison retrospective . ing the rounds. Miller has more than a helter, rut she somehow makes you feel finally unstrapped th~t other hand from "The Soul of Rock and Roll," featuring touch of Dylan about him, with a voice like you're listening from a few yards behind his back. He grinds a8 much as he 107 tracks of beautiful loneliness. No that's both wry and plaintive at the same away in a smoky cabaret where nobody jangles on songs like ''Man Sized download suggestions for these - just time-the doomed ship song "Here's to knows your name, and you like it that Wreath" and ''Living Well is the Best Re- get the whole sets. You'll thank me later. Bragdon sayi> the four-screen by some other theater. s~ helps them land a title. Coolidge, which opened in 1933, we'll say to the distributor, 'Give And all three theaters have a~ Pleased is known for its offbeat program us a call.' Sornetlires we'll get it, voted cast of "regulars?' ming. which to me means that nobody "We have a really dedicated patrons "For our two main screens, that else is interested in the film or that group of regulars;' says Hinkle. means current indie films, films distrirutor is smart enough to "But the ruik of our audience is that aren't super-arty, but are for know that the Brattle is a good people who are coming once a t:llM, from page 11 the most part things you don't match for the film." month or maybe a few times a :Brattle, which has been in busi find at the multiplexes. We aug Case in point In late January, year. ness since 1953, as a place for ment that programming with the Brattle will premiere the ''So we depend on regulars to be Boston Symphony ROSSINI String Sonata No. 4 in B-flat ~ people to see movies that they stuff that's more offbeat in our Spanish science fiction thriller the people rere when there's only DAHL Allegro and Arioso, · '.dOn't have an opportunity to see video rooms - the Screening 'TUDeCrimes." five people in the audience;• he Chamber Players for wind quintet • anywhere else. Room and the MiniMax. On top "No commercial theater would adds, laughing. ''But those times at Jordan Hall MACKEY Never Sing Before Breakfast,, for wind quintet and tape "•"We try to be like a 'real movie of that, we do a lot of special pro play that because it didn't per are few and far between?' JAN 11 SUN 3PM BRAHMS String Quintet No. 1 in F, gramming that is either retro form very well in New York," he ·'lheatet:,' with popcorn and real ''We see the same faces a lot, Op.BB ~tir stats and trailers before spective films or crazy cult says. "But it's an innovative and I think they're the backbone ihe movie;' he says. "But at the events, like the 'Buffy' musical or movie, and it's foreign-made, and of our business," says Bramante. ~ time, we're playing not the 'Princess Bride' sing-along. it's always interesting to see a ''I would say that most are New -t:mly new independent films and So we've got one foot in the past, genre film from another country. ton residents, but I'm sometimes '4\>reign films, but also classics with cl.as.sic roovies, rut we're It may not be for everybody, but swprised at the number of peo 'from the full range of film histo also always looking forward to it's an interesting movie that ~ ple who tell me they've come out 'i'Y: from 'Casablanca' to 'Planet see what the next thing is. And serves to be seen onscreen." here from downtown Boston." Also, don't miss the Sunday, March 22, performance when speciaL ~~. the Apes.' We'll show pretty we try to merge the two." Bramante, who's currently '1bere are certainly lots of peo guest Andre Previrtjoins the Boston Symphony Chamber Players • -much any movie that we think While the Beattle is best having success with ple that come from the neighbor on piano. Visit bso.org for more information. -tias entertainment value or artis- known for its repertory pro "Frost/Nixon" and "Slwndog hood," says Bragdon. ''We have TICKETS: $32, $23, $18 itic value or historical value." gramming - films of Bogart, Millionaire;' impresses that ''it's one small set of people-I wish I Pttase note that on the dzy of the coocert, tickets ""1 only bt purchased it k>rdan ..,II. ""-·Bramante, who's been run- the Marx Brothers, Orson not difficult to get a first-run film, could call them by name, but I lncludts a newty ~ S2 restomion fee esUblished by >ord.1n H.111. 1llng the 71-year-old West New Welles, Hitchcock - all three it's difficult to get the right first only know them as the Monday .. theaters take part in first-run . t-On with .his ·brother Jim for the run films. The film companies are night ladies. They've been coming bso.qrg • 617-266-1200 . 1'ast 30 years, believes what at films, some of which also play at very selective about where they here for years. They're here every ... tracts people to their six-screen mainstream cinemas. But it's not play their films. But I know at this Monday, and they see everything. :Venue is "an eclectic mix offor always easy getting them. point they view West Newton as They're great, great customers, · ... 'eign and independent films and "Because of the competition in the perfect marlret, and West and they bring chocolates for our • intelligent commercial films. town, we don't always get to pick Newton Cinema as the perfect staff." 'Frost/Nixon' is a current good the movies that we would like to theater for their upscale films." For more information, visit the exampfe." play at the Brattle;' says Hinkle. Bragdon admits that because following Web sites: www.brattle ~c+- Alexander Children's Theatre School tt.r : He adds that 0ne of the West ''Now we like to be the place that of so much competition, it's .film.org; www. westnewtoncine A .....J ·S proudly presents ~\' t#~• Newton's trademarks is.its pop is playing the films that are falling sometimes a struggle to get cer ma.com; www.coolidge.org. l: ;; xThoroughly Modern Millie HU ~-G~ corn, boasting, "We've won through the cracks. Sometimes a tain first-run titles. But the the Ed Symkus can be reached at TURTLE LANE FRIDAY, January 16th at 7:30 p.m. • • · • awards for it." film has already been laid claim to ater's good reputation sometimes [email protected]. PLAYHOUSE SATURDAY, January 17th at 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. : 385 Melrose Strttt SUNDAY, January 18th at 2:00 p.m. .,. .. : Newton For ticket reservations call Turtle Lane Playhouse Bo~ Office 1 at 617-2#-0169 or visit us online at www.acts!.ore . For info on upcoming auditions & registrotion for nm production, Les Miseruhles, . school edition, call 781-899-4467. . Nurturing art and family .• . ART, from page 11. the island. Years later Musser So in 1995 we came back to and Boll bumped into each other Cambridge." and got together for lunch. But it was about five years 'That was in 2005, and Pam earlier that Musser began taking asked me what I was doing," re painting lessons in Costa Rica. calls Musser, who had just seen She had done a little bit of the Oscar-winning film ''Born into painting as a child when she at Brothels;' about a woman who tended convent school, and went to Calcutta to teach photog knew that she liked it. raphy to children, and for which ''But in the Caribbean one has Boll was coincidentally a co-pro to be practical," she says. "I clucer. I said, 'That woman in the never thought that you could film is doing the same thing I'm make a living from being an doing in St V1J1Cent, only she's artist. You're not encouraged to using photography.' Then Pam STAFF PHOTO BY KATE R.OCK Camille Musser says It's stJll a strugg1e to balance her family and her think that way at all." told me that she was involved in art career. : : ; But her· lessons triggered that film, which really swprised : ~mething inside. me. I just knew her as someone family is in a good spot," she ness side of art, of actually sell :::'The young couple I took who was taking painting clas.5es." explains, "that nobody is won ing her paintings. :ffasses with said, 'Paint the Boll ·explained that she was dering when is she coming · "I do sell my art,'' she says. : things that you love,' and all of a making a film about how home and what are we having "Usually to friends, ·but peo : sudden I was painting about St. women balance family life with for dinner. ple have bought them when I • Ymcent I didn't realize how a career in art. 'They're very spoiled that do shows. It's very difficult to ; tRuch I missed it." "She said to me, 'What if we way, and it's all my fault," she part with a piece, but some ~::Musser, who is also a member were to come to your studio adds, laughing. "So I struggle times I'm ready, and some :of Watertown-based Turtle Stu and do an interview, and if it with that, to a certain point." times I need tliat money to :iltos, calls her participation in works, it works, and if not, no But Musser has plenty of other pl9w it into my organization :!')Vho Does She Think She Is" a hard feelings.' And I said fine.'' activities to keep her busy. She's on the island." . :~~of being in the right place at It worked. Musser is absolute currently in a Turtle Studios group "Who Does She Think She ttbe right time. While taking a ly radiant in the film, explaining show at the Maxket Street Health Is?" shows at the Museum of ~tWnting class at the Cambridge that there's "this dreamy thing Center in Brighton, she runs art Fine Arts in Boston on different : ~nter for Adlilt Education, she about St. Vmcent," and admit projects with beginners and. dates between Jan. 7 and 18. :¢et filmmaker Pamela Tanner ting, ''I always saw myself as a kindergartners in the after-school Call 617-369-3907. The Turtle !al>ll, who was in the same class. mother ... but never as a painter program at Shady Hill School in Studios group show is at the :~metime later, Musser had her till I was in my 40s.'' Cambridge, and she goes back to Market Street Health Center in :ftist solo show in St. Vmcent, She now says, absolutely, that St Vmcent at least twice a year to Brighton through Jan. 15. Visit ~d used the prpceeds to start up it was and still is a struggle to help out with Youlou. www.turtlestudios.org. " YoulouArtCamp-a visual biilance family and creating art. She also admits that's there's Ed Symkus can be reached at program for the children on · '·'I like to make sure that my always the struggle of the busi- [email protected]. Page 14 Allston-Brighton TAB Friday, January 9, 2009 wickedlocal.com/allston-brightoir· Al THf M"OVlfS ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• acJt.a:N ACTORS GUILD RB .Tomei wrestled with nudity·· Actress admits she balked at being naked in 'The Wrestler' arisa Tomei's career certainly isn't for the M faint of heart. She's down, she's up, she's down, she's up ... Yet at 44, she's managed to swvive in an unforgiving indus try with remarkable fortitude and a Madonna-like gift for re-inven tion. FILM AL ALEXANDER AMC FRAMINGHAM 11 DEDHAM COMMUNITY INDEPENDENT WIOlllAll( TllUms K!llDAU. Flutlt Poss N Shopoers THEATRE 580 High St HOlLYWOOD HITS SOUA.H ctllOIA 1 - Sq. World 508/628-«00 781/326-0-409 Oalvers 978fln-4ooo ~ 6171499-1996 AMC LOEWS INDEPENDENT COOLIDGE LANDIWIK TllUTlES - - • ..,.. Never has that been more evi BOSTON COMMON lt CORNER TllEATIE 2 EMBASSY CINEMA I -==-=- dent than in 2008, when she ~~~ ~730 mimr~- ~:1~~=- went from last summer's poorly MOe.il.E U$liS .... Slloo-til\M 1td ll:U wie ~ z,, coot M ' ---.:=:-•Hott received "War Inc." to one of her finest performances, playing an aging stripper trying to steer Mickey Rourke strai in Dar MORRIS CHESTNUT ren Aronofsky's ''The TAAAJI P. HENSQ!\I She's already receiv Gold- en Globe nomination for it, with Kl\IJN HART Cassidy (Marisa Tomei) and Randy (Mickey Rourke) share a few happy memories In "The Wrestler." a trip to the Oscars likely to fol- N-0 JENIFER LEWIS . low. But the onetime Boston University student says she as amazing as Rourke is, Tomei But I was also concerned about and I'm interested in sexual ~ Wll BN Ill BO~ Bl rn_ JAm learned Jong ago to dwell on nei more than matches him in inten the character's transitions. It was .women. But I'm not really inter=~ ther her successes nor her fail sity and depth of feeling, as their a supporting role but it had a. lot ested in perfect women, which°is • ures. characters deal with the sudden of emotional demands that were what is asked of that type. I just· NOTEAsllY ''No matter if it's accolades or realization that they can no important to the development of don't even know how to play criticism it really comes down to longer readily meet the StWere Mickey's character and impor that. I'm interest in the flaws and how I feel about the work I'm physical demands ,iteir respec- tant to the whole plot. So Danen the complexities." BROl\.EN doing," Tomei said on a recent tive professions demand · and' I talked a lot about where That's one reason she says she; top in Boston to promote ''The Tomei spends much of the those transitions might be;' prefers the stage to screen. , Wrestler." 'That's sounds so movie either naked or nearly Tomei says her active involve 'That's where I started. It's- a ~ corny but it really is the road to naked, a requirement she was not ment in the shaping of Cassidy little cocoon. I like that little c sion of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire." (A) THE SPIRIT (PG-13) Frank Miller ("Sin City") brings his graphic novel to life with Scarlet Johansson and Samuel L. Jackson topping the bill. (Not Reviewed} SYNECDOCHE, NEW YORK (R) BEDTIME STORIES (PG) Adam Charlie Kaufman's first-rate pitch Sandler in a regressive state· as a black comedy stars Philip Seymour baby-sitting uncle·who makes up out Hoffman as an obsessed theater rageous stories for the -kids that just director. (A) happen to come true. (D) THE TALE OF DESPERAUX (G} A BOLT (PG) Canine 1V star Bolt mis food-laden fairy tale about a rodent takenly believes he has superpowers (voiced by Matthew Broderick) who wt)ile trying to find his way home after must overcome his underdog status h~accidentally gets shipped across to save the day. (D) the' country. (C) Bolt (voice of John Travolta) hopes for a walk wtth some feathered TWILIGHT (PG-13) Based on CAOILlAC RECORDS (R) Adrien friends In "Bott." Stephenie Meyer's teen-vampire Br:ody stars as record producer romance novel, teenage girl Bella AEGAl.c..ElMS L§Ollard Chess, who launched the GRAN TORINO (R) Walt (Clint RACHEL GITTING MARRIED (R) Swan risks everything when she falls NOW PLAYING ~=UNITY =~ ..., AMC LOEWS l()U."'"°°° HITS ...... _ °""""" S> Instrument Petting Zoo Thursday, January 15, 2009 A free event for kids 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Brighton Marine Health Center (ages 3-10) interested 77 Warren Street, Brighton, MA 02135 in music lessons and classes Sunda~Januaryll ,2009 Agenda: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Institutional Master Plan Bradley Hall The Rivers School Conservatory 333 \'('inter Street More information: (617) 552-4787 \t'eston,~iA 02493 [email protected], www.bc.edu/imp • For IYl'>rc information, all ~81-235-6840 or ,;~1 ,..,..,.._ m-nsschoolconservarory.org mfaexhibitions & programs Martin Luther King Jr. Day Open House FREE admission for all Underwritten by the CitizeM Bank Foundation Monday, January 19, 10 am-4:45 pm Join us for a fun-filled day of art activities, filim, and pcrfonnances outside! with free general admission for all. 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Hopsewee . century plantation with her fami sauce or evc;m a fluffy. country ly, prepares the dishes for her tea ""' Plantat:Ion m George- biscuit at the bottom of the bowl luncheon from scratch. And I :;., town, S.C., afternoon - making it hard to. pick a fa .,, tea three is much more than joined church ladies in en vorite recipe and the perfect dish ,.,a tea bag dunked into a pot of joying her sugary hummingbird View of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. for a get-to-know-you introduc; cake, dainty cucumber sand ~ ~iling water. Raejean Beattie tion to the South. Ask any local wiches, flaky tomato tarts and sei:ves her delicate scones on town is most famous for golf and about their favorite style and quiches. beach fun. But if foOd were an you'll likely be captivated ·by Dining in Coastal South Car :GEORGETOWN, S.C. Olympic sport, the Myrtle Beach friendly stories of home-cooked olina goes beyond Southern hos area would win a medal; espe .:. E RIN SMITH food and the laid-back charm of .. pitality; every day can be like cially for its seafood scene . the people of the region. eating at your grandmother's Sample the local shrimp and Speaking of shrimp, once you ·------ the ::• deilies with a homemade pre- house during holidays. you begin to understand the sink your teeth into the jumbo •serve. made from fresh figs Myrtle Beach is the epicenter ''Friends don't let friends eat im pan-seared shrimp at local fa 2,cked from the tree in her yard. of the Grand Strand, a region that ported shrimp" bumper stickers vorite restaurant Franks in Paw I includes more than 60 miles of -'·'Well gosh, wouldn't know the local fishermen dole out Un leys Island, you just may slap :w to do it any other way," says continuous coastline and beach like briny shrimp imported from one of those ''Friends don't 'let =eattie in her reassuring drawl. es from southern North Carolina. the Gulf of Mexico, South Car friends eat imported shrimp" ~eattie, who lives at the 18th to Georgetown, S.C. The resort olina shrimp is culinary crack - bumper stickers on your own car. ·- sweet and meaty. ·- Local fishermen unload their fresh grouper and tuna daily on Bog log the picturesque docks about 15 There's no better way to get a PHOTO BY ERIN SMllli miles south of Myrtle Beach in The making of the chicken bog In quaint Lorts. Visitors can sample feel for the flavor of coastal Murrells Inlet. Local chefs let me the local specialty at an annual festival and weekly at select local South Carolina than by taking a in on a little secret: Much of the eatertes. · · bite of chicken bog. , seafood caught in Murrells Inlet Every October for the past is exported more than 350 miles the avid foodie. An Mathis for its crispy portobello mush three decades, Loris - a small away to Atlanta, where distribu Springs carefully guards her secret room fries and fried green toma town about 25 miles west of tors process and package the fish recipe. The Vietnamese native has to appetizer. Myrtle Beach - has hosted '. its and ship it back to the massive been selling her crab cakes out of You could very well find your annual Chicken Bog-off, a fe$ti number of buffets in the beach her house since 1973 but shot to stomach bulging from all the val where local residents COJil resort town. (There are about national stardom after her sons hefty, deep-fried Southern por pete for the title of best home l ,800 full-service restaurants in convinced her to open a small tions. made chicken bOg. the Myrtle Beach area and buf shop on the highway - recently , Walk off the gastronomic bliss Festival-goers can purchase tast fets are highly popular.) profiled on the Travel Channel. If with a stroll under the giant oak ing tickets to sample the contes I Innovative local chefs, includ you want to bring home Springs' trees draped in Spanish moss at tants' bog and heaping plates of ... ing James Clark of Waterscapes famous crab cakes, it's worth buy nearby Brookgreen Gardens, the chicken bog are ladled out fivm ..::S rookgreen Gardens Is a lovely spot for a stroll. restaurant, negotiate directly ing an ice cooler. site of four former rice planta large cooking vats on the festival • with local fishermen to. ensure For a more metropolitan culi tions. The expansive grounds of grounds for just $6 . ·.. .---~~~~~~~~~~~~~.,-~~~~~~--, . .... the grouper on your plate was nary experience, head to The the National Historic Landmark Every family recipe is a little .~. ::;::n;---i!l!l!'!!!"--!!"~--!""!l!!ll!!,!~~-...... ~ different, but most recipes ; ... :· swimming in the ocean the pre Market Common - a new, include a zoo, picturesque foun '.in vious day. pedestrian-friendly shopping tains and an impressive collec clude the bog basics: rice, chi{:k Win Great Travel Prizes! Clark, who is as conscientious district on a former Air. Force tion of sculptures. en and sausage or bacon. 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STAFF WRITER title ''USA Faust Potential Space," Though the theater is often listed Four months after Circle ~ leading biogs, such as Universal under a Brighton address, 0.4 acres • mas closed its doors due to slunip Hub, to speculate that the compa of the parcel is located within ing ticket sales, little is known ny was planning to replicate a Brookline. Last valued at around about the futilre of the ()()..year-old British perfonnance by the same $2.l million, thenrookline seetion theater on Brookline's border. name in which audience rremben; ·extends only from Chestnut Hill The owner of the property, Ded followed actors along a storyline Avenue to the front of the narrow ham-based National Amusements, that took them throughout an theater building, which continues · has said the theater is for sale, but abandoned five-story warehouse. back along the Green Line.tracks. at least one developer said his calls Mitchell confinned that the ~ ''I'm really interested to see to the company haven't been re ater is looking to experiment with what could go in there," said Kafa turned. Some have speculated that a similar site-specific production, Brewton, Brookline economic de the debt-saddled company could but could not .say whether it would velopment director. ''It's such a bundle the property up with others try to replicate the ''Faust'' perfor narrow site." to be sold wholesale. mance specifically. Brewton points to recent reports Now there's a chance the Oeve "We are right now in the process that National Amusement could . land Circle theater could put on to begin to think about what we' re put a big chunk of properties on one last show before its fate is ~ going to do next season, but we the market as it tries up to come cided. The Cambridge-based haven't decided at all what we're with money to pay off ·an $800 American Repertory Theatre has done," she said million debt. confinned that it scouted out the Meanwhile, Brookline officials That leads Diamond to believe· empty building as the possible set and developers are considering National Amusements won't be ting for an elaborate theatrical what kind of opportunities the willing to sell just the Circle Cine piece. property presents for develop ALE PHOTO BY VALENTINA ZIC ma site. But that's about all they're say- ment Clrcle Cinemas closed In September, reportedly because It was not making enough money. '"They may not be dealing with ing right now. · Many onlookers point to Menill erty, but has gotten the cold shoul the company is already talking to Observers said the land, adja these assets on a piecemeal basis," ''It's true that they did check it Diamond, a Chestnut Hill devel der from National Amusements. potential buyers. cent to the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, he said. '"They may be looking at out," said Kati Mitchell, spokes oper who built the nearby Water ''I've been trying to contact the "We are talking to several per and within walking distance of them collectively." woman for ARf. "But whether wotks condominiwns and has folks at National Amusement for sons who have indicated interest in two branches of the Green Line, What do you think? Add your anything happens there hasn't publicly stated his interest in the the last couple of months and I the property, but cannot divulge would be well suited for residential comments to this article at wicked- been decided either way." Circle Cinema site as recently as haven't received a return call," he who those persons are or what development local.comlbrookline. · Rumors about a possible theatri 2005. said their intended use is for the proper Diamond said he originally con cal productioQ began circulating In a recent interview, Diamond National Amusement, however, ty," spokeswoman Wanda Whit sidered constructing condomini Neal Simpson can be reached at the Internet after an art coordinator said he's still interested in the prop- i.mists the land is for sale and that son said in a e-mail. wns at the site, but said he'd prob- [email protected]. by club members. Registration is re ful period for improving your comfort tion with a trained volunteer. Tuesdays ·Brighton Branch Fan euil Branch quired. The group meets Jan. 13, Feb. with the English language. Group meets at 11:30 a.m., Wednesdays at 6 p.m., 40 Academy Hill Road, Brighton, 419 Faneuil St., Brighton, 617-782- 10 and March 10. For more information, every Thursday from 10:30 a.m.- and Saturdays at 2 p.m. 617-782-6032 . 6705 call 617-782-0705. noon. Teen Tune @ the Library - "The li The Faneuil Pageturners brary teen group meets monthly to ex Book discussion group Programs for children The Faneuil Pageturners is a monthly Honan-Allston Branch plore the magic of mandalas and mosaics For more information, inquire at the and special events book discussion group for children 10 at this drop in craft session. 300 North Harvard St., Allston, 617- branch or call 617-782-6032. Groups must register in advance. Visit and older that meets Thursdays at 4 p.m. 787-6313 . Free Creative Drama CI~ - Ann www.bpl.org~ click on Wild Reads Books will be available one month in ad Help for beginning Acne the City to see other children's vance of the meeting at the Faneuil Adams of Library Creative Drama Inc. uses role-playing, improvisation and sto Internet user programs at the Boston Public Library Branch. Registration is required. For Library programs at and its neighborhood braoches. more information or to register, call 617- rytelling as a tool for strengthening the Honan-Allston Branch life skills of children between the ages of Help is available at the library for 782-0705. Schedule is: Jan. 8: ' those who are mystified by the Internet. "Archer's Quest" by Linda Sue Park; The following are upcoming programs 7 and 12. Every Monday, except For an appointment, call Alan at 617- Faneuil Bookwonm Feb. 5: "Silverwing" by Kenneth Oppel; at Honan-Allston Branch: Boston Public Schools holidays, from 782-6032. Children in grades kindergarten to and March 21: "The Library Card" ~ 3-4 p.~ - - three are welcome to join the group for Jerry Spinelli. For children and families: ESL conversation stories and conversation. Read the book Preschool Reading Readiness Story Toddler Story Tune Tune - A special program exploring groul>.f expanded independently or as a family read-aloud The Faneuil Bookworms Books available one month in advance. For grades kindergarten to three and Stories, songs, and a craft for children some of the fun concepts that lead to lmpr~~e.-§our English by practicing in No registration is required For more in their caregivers. A monthly book discus ages 1 fi to 3 fi years old and their care reading. For children 3 to 5 years old. a friendly and comfortable group at the formation, call 617-782-0705. sion group for young readers. Children givers Call the children's librarian to reg Call the children's librarian to register Brighton Branch library. All levels are may read the book on their own or as a ister a child for this series at 617-787- for this stotytime series, and for a listing welcome and no registration is required. Lap-sit Story Tune family read-aloud. Registration is re 6313. of stotytime dates, at 617-787-6313. Groups meet Mondays and Thursdays, Children 4 and younger and a caregiv quired Books are available one month in 6-7:30 p.m.; 'I)Jesdays, Wednesdays er are welcome to join in for stories and a advance. Schedule is: Jan. 27: "Mr. Pop Preschool reading readiness story Free Chess Instruction - Learn'the and Fridays, 10-11:30 a.ril.; and Satur craft Mondays at 10:30 a.m. No regis per's Penguins" by Richard Atwater; time basics, or a more advanced game, from Richard Tyree. For all interested players days, 1-2:30 p.m. Admission is free. For tration is required Feb. 24: "The Chocolate Touch" by A special program exploring some of more information, call 617-782-6032. Patrick Skene Catling; and March 31: the fun concepts that lead to reading. For older than 10. Saturdays at 11 a.m. Storytime '"The Borrowers" by Mary Norton. children 3 to five years old, 10:30 am. Stories and films For ages 2 to 5 and their families. Sto Jan. 9. Call the children's librarian to register a child for this series at 617-787- For adults: Stories and films for children take ries and a paper craft based on the theme The Book Bunch Book Club of the day. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6313. place Tuesdays·at 10:30 a.m. This is a The group meets Mondays at 4 p.m.. Book group free program; all are invited from 10:30-11:15 a.m., Jan. 5, 7, 12, Book discussion for kids in grades seven 14, 26 and 28. No program Jan. 19 and Homework help with a Boston Pub Join this monthly gathering of readers and eight. Schedule is: Jan. 26: "Accel for informal conversation and cama 21. eration" by Graham McNee; Feb. 23: lic Schools teaclier Russian collection · A teacher from the Boston Public raderie. The group mee~ Wednesday, ''White Lilacs" by Carolyn Meyer; and Jan. 21, 6 p.m., to discuss 'The Lace The Brighton Branch Library received Bedtime Stories March 30: "Montmorency: Thief, Liar, Schools is available every Monday and a gift from the estate of Jennie Levey to All ages. ·Stories and a paper craft. Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. to help stu Reader" by Brunonia Barry. Copies of Gentleman" by Eleanor Updale. Regis the book are available at the library. benefit the Russian collection at the li Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. On Dec. 30, tration is required dents of all ages with homework. brary. The Bilbo Baggins Fund has been hear New Year's stories and make a pipe created. Materials include Russian fic cleaner crown. Homework assistance program Beyond the Book An will tion, nonfiction, classics and best-sellers; Adult Programs Trained high school mentol"S are avail ·exhibit of book art and collage close Saturday, Jan. 8. There will be a Russian DVDs; R,ussian videos; and Book ~n Groups able every Monday and Wednesday Russian books on CD. . Adult book discussion group from 3:30-5:30 p.m. to help children in '1ast look'' reception with the. artists on The library invites all Russian readers The OK Club Reading Massachusetts Writers. kindergarten thrpugh eighth grade with Saturday, Jan. 8, from 1-3 p.m. · and community members to sign up for The Only Kids Oub is a book discus- Books are available at the Faneuil homework. · library cards and view the existing col sion group for children in grades four . Branch Library. Free Chess Instruction - Learn the basics, or a more advanced game, from lection. and older. Books will be available .one English as a Second La,ngtiage Con For more information, call 617-782- month in advance of meeting at the Fa- ESOL conversation group versation Groups - Join adult learners Richard Tyree. For all interested players 6032. neuil Branch and are chosen each month No registration, no charge, just a use- of English to practice informal conversa- older than 10. Saturdays at 11 a.m.• VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNIT I ES Volunteers . 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VISIT W ICKEDLOCALJOBS.COM TODAY. WICKEll in partnership with LDCA[ Jobs.com YA:Elobf. h~tjobs · COMMUNm' NEWSPAPER ...... ~(Ot,t 'M'Y ,. @2008 Yahoo! Inc. All rights reserved. Source: Wanted Te~hnologies. 8/ 07 .... GETAWAY cur co~~ Carolina PAGE 16 ...... •..•••.•.•...•...... •...... •...... •...... •...... •...... •..••.•.....••..•.....•.....•...•...... •...... ••..•.••...... PHOTO BY MARK THOMSON PHOTO BY MARK THOMSON ...... --..... ·' '· ( •. •••· ) . ·- "...... _... ,,, . ptimistic projections Patrons line up at three indie cinemas he books aren't closed yet, and not all of the numbers are in, but it looks like the movie box office tallies for 2008 will be slightly behind 2007's - by nearly 112 per- cent: "only" $9.6 billion. But while big studio beads will have tears falling on the sleeves of their Armani suits, local indepen dent movie ex- FILM hibitors are quite ED SYMKUS happy with the way the year played out They had more people lining up at their ticket booths, not Jess. ''We saw an increase in ticket sales;• says Ned Hinkle, creative di- · rector of the Brattle Theatre. ''We're STJ>lf PHOTO BY KAT£ FLOCK waiting to crunch the numbers for the Clockwlle from top left: The West . whole year, but we believe we saw a Newton Cinema has figured out the • small increase in attendance, as op tastes of Its jMltrons. Josie 5edCW1ck :< posed to other years where we'd seen (left) says the staff at the BrattJe -- Theatre Is " Ake family." The Btattle Is a number of small decreases in atten dance. Now we see an up-tick." a Harvard Square IMdmark. Patrons "Right now business is pretty Hne up for a Coolklge Theatre flm. good," says David Bramante, co Booming business at the Coolidge concessions. owner of the West Newton Cinema. "I haven't finished [accounting on] the year yet, but it's definitely been a The three long-established "alter solid year for ticket sales." native" movie theaters have a few ''This season it's been pretty good," things in common: They have all says George Bragdon, program man played first-run features; none pro ager of the Coolidge Comer Theatre. mote their venues as a place for Hol "It's kind of surprising given the ec Nurturing her family and her art Cambridge artist featured in new film, 'Who Does She Think She Is?' amille Musser and her husband John have lived all over the C .world, and are currently on their second round of making their home in Cambridge. Bur Camille has never let her homeland, the islar)d of St. Vrncent, stray far from her thoughts. In fact, it's that Caribbean paradise that's the influence for the numerous oil and acrylics paint ART ings she's made in her Watertown stu ED SYMKUS dio, and it's these.vi- brant, colotful works that are front and center in the new docu mentary "Who Does She Think She Is?" which opens this week at the Musewn of Fine Arts. Musser is one of five women featured in the film, each of whom discusses the challenges she's faced in trying to balance a career as an artist with being a caritig mother. It was because of her two children that Musser made the move to Cambridge for the second time. . "John was working with Dole [food company], and after we left the States, we lived in Latin America, then Europe, then back to the States, then in Latin America again;' she says. "We were living in St. Lucia, but the children were teenagers, and really needed a proper education, and we knew that wasn't going to work out. STAFF PHOTO BY KATI' FLOCK The CartbbNn lmplres much of Camille MU99et''s art. She works oUt of a studio In Watertown• ART, page 13 wickedlocalcom/allston-brighton Friday, January 9, 2009 Allston-Brighton TAB, Page 9 COMMUNITY SAFETY Foreclosed home goes up in smoke Ftre broke on the first floor · 1 of . 3 Murdock Terrace Lake.Street around 2 am. on Jan. 4. There were no reported injuries in the early-morning blaze. The 2 112- activists' lawn story house bad been foreclnc>ed since at least Dec. 16 and the home was unoccupied, reports stated Police evacuated neighbor signs stolen ing buildings for fear of flames spreading. The damage was e&i mated at $250,CXX>. Officials were Signs advoca,ted mission not sure what caused the fire, but the Boston Frre Departm!nt is ofBrighton Neighbors United ;: investigating the incident A Boston College neighbor Lake Street from top to bottom:! reported this week that 15 and ripped every sign from it& Lmng room brawl homes on Lake Street had post.," said Lake Street resi!:.. ends in arrest lawn signs· stolen from their dent Brenda Pizzo, who was-; A loud tussle landed a property sometime between among those affected. . Brighton woman in band- 6:15 and 8 am. on Friday, Pizzo said the signs have'"' : 2 1 . cuffs Jan. 4. Officers heard a fight Dec. 31. The signs advocated been vandafued before, bur and a woman screaming "stop the missiqn of Brighton that neighbors keep puttingv ~ hitting him" from the street. Neighbors United to preserve them up again. :::: the residential character of No suspects have been iden-.: Reports stated two men were 2 wrestling on the floor and cloth Brighton. The group, which tified, but Pizzo said the neigh- "· ing was strewn across the room boasts about 150 supporters,. bors would really like to figure~ when police arrived. Officers emerged partly in response to out who the culprit is. } •. asked for identification from the Boston College's plans to fur The stolen signs are valued - fighters and the apartment resi ther expand into the neighbor at a.pproximately $150, ac~~ i dent, but ooe offender refused to hood. cording to reports. ; produce ID, instead texting on "Someone systematically and quite brazenly went down - Valentina Zic " her cell phone, police said. She 6 reportedly told officers she has a relative in the Newton Drug Unit and the officers "couJd not do this." Officers arrested Ashley Parker, 22, of 163 Brayton Road, suspect. The suspect was reports, the suspect had been New.Year's Apt. 2, Brighton, and charged her. D111nken driver taken in charged with destruction of per- arrested in Somerville earlier that with keeping a disorderly house. A fender-bender on sonal property. · day, the morning of Dec. 29, on Washington Street ended in 4 multiple warrants. Suspected a drunken driving arrest Jan. 4. barbershop burglar arrested Thomas Rull, 58, of9 Alderwood Runaway stove Officers arrested a man sus Road, Waltham, reportedly hit A Realtor noticed a stain- Everybody does pected of breaking into 8 the back bumper of another car 6 less steel stove missing 'love Raymond' down:~ ~ 3 bash shut ,11; 2 Griggs St, Allston, around 5:30 while driving toward Cambridge from 131 Brooks St. in North More than $1,400 of pos Street at 12:30 am. The suspect 8 1..; p.m. Dec. 30. When officers Brighton while he was· walking sessions . were reported By Hannah McBride allegedly said they had a bil-.; tried to do a field sobriety test but stopped Jorge Ruiz, 41, of 1302 the buyer through it around noon missing after a break-in at an CORRESPONOEITT liard license and were looking,, according to reports, he couJd not Commonwealth Ave., Allston, he Dec. 29. According to reports, he apartment on Commonwealth Q>ps shut down a barber i• stand without staggering and offi into getting an alcohol or en-, :> reportedly fled on a mountain saw scratches on the wood floor Avenue over the weekend of Jan. shop bash in Allston well be tertainment license. Officers 1 cers arrested him. He was bike. Officers chased him on foot, in the kitcpen where the stove 2. The man living there said he fore midnight on New Year's issued violations for bo~ charged with driving under the 1 but the suspect crashed his bike, was and the rear door was open. came home to see his air condi Eve. They issued license vio types of licenses. i falling to the ground and hurting influence and his license was The Realtor had reportedly last tioner pushed in from the win lations to Oub 379, an up Reports stated officers had , his hand and leg, police said. The taken away. During booking, the seen the stove during a walk- dow and his bedroom ransacked scale barbershop at 379 Cam seen an advertisement for the,;,, i suspect reportedly bad a knife on suspect registered a 0.17 and 0.18 through of the house two days after he was away for the week bridge St, on Dec. 31 after event, called "A New Year's.. him and a black canvas bag with a in two consecutive Breathalyzer earlier. ' end. Among the items reported they busted the place for al Eve Formal Affair," on the In-,. flashlight, wreoch, box cutter and tests. missing were a laptop, video leged unlicensed alcohol dis temet. According to a flier on , l large folded garbage bags. Officers Bathroom break game, a dufile bag with new tribution and unlicensed en the luxury barber-spa's Weq,,, , saw Cl winOOw ~g clOthes and an ''Everybody tertainmeriE site, the event featured a live v Smashed window Joseph Mammano, 44, of unit in the building that looked like Around 10:30 p.m., officers band and DJ as well as an•: leads to arrest 11 Woodbine St., Loves Raymond" DVD collec someone bad stood on it and two 7 tion. heard a band and saw partygo open bar and was scheduled:'.;- ri window screens taken down. The Officers arrested a man Somerville, was arrested Dec. 30 ers sipping drinks at the bar to last from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m~:! 2 suspect reportedly told officers, ''I 5 who allegedly threw a after officers saw him and anoth- • • bershop, police said. When The flier shows they charged-.;: er man in a parking lot behind 20 had to lock myself inside my brick through one of the front M1ssmg ID they arrived, officers asked the $70 for tickets and $120 foi:- . friend's apartment because I heard windows of Redneck's at 140 Royce Road, Allston, around -9 A U.S. Customs official had doorman for the manager, who couples. , someone coming in." The suspect Brighton Ave., Allston, as the 1:45 am. The suspect reportedly his identification badge and was charged with attempted break restaurant was closing around 2 told officers he was ''taking a access cards stolen from a car ,,:;:fl ing and entering, possession of a a.m. Jan. 4. Troy Ashmead, 24, piss" in the parking lot and gave parked in front of 415 Market St. Wamnt arrests section of Coolidge Road '!.:~ dangerous weapon and resisting of 12 Lauriet St., Dorchester, the name of the man that was Jan. 3. Around. 11 :50 p.m., a Mansfield Street around 3 a .. John Connolly, 21 , of 1 m°" arrest The suspect was found to was arrested after storeowners with him, who had run away friend told the owner that the He had been issued two WarraIJ~ - have several outstanding warrants identified him as the brick when officers approached. The front driver's side window of his lo Jordan St., Haverhill, out of Brighton District Court {9-_~ with charges ranging from receiv wielding assailant Police did suspect was charged with tres- 2009 Cadillac was smashed. An was arrested Dec. 29 after offi destruction of property over $~,Qt ing stolen iroperty to shoplifting. not question two men with the passing. According to police iPod was also reported missing. cers stopped him near the inter- and disorderly conduct. ""2 Find interesting things to do in the A.. 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