VOL. 118 - NO. 21 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, MAY 23, 2014 $.35 A COPY CITY OF BOSTON Memorial Day MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCES Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Observance May 26, 2014 the Boston Parks and Recre- ation Department have an- nounced Memorial Day ob- servances taking place in City-owned parks and cem- FOR THOSE WHO eteries. Every year for the past 68 years, the City of Boston’s Veterans Services, in con- HAVE SERVED junction with the American Legion, AMVETS, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and other veterans’ organizations, hosts a commemorative Memorial Day Service. This year’s Presentation of the Colors will be held on Friday, May 23rd, at 9:30 am at the Sgt. Charles A. MacGillvary Veterans Me- Every Memorial Day weekend, the MA Military Heroes morial Park located in the organization plants a Garden of 37,000 Flags in front of Back Bay Fens opposite the the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Boston Common rear of the Museum of Fine to commemorate the Massachusetts service members Arts and adjacent to Roberto who have given their lives to defend the United States Clemente Stadium. The and our freedom. The Flags will be in place through sun- event is free and open to the down on Monday, May 26th. public. On Sunday, May 25th, a event will include a short contact Arthur Smith of Memorial Day ceremony parade from inside the cem- the American Legion at will be held at Mount Hope etery gate up to the WWI and 617-298-7509. A day of prayer and remembrance for Cemetery, 355 Walk Hill WWII Monument where the On Memorial Day, Monday, Street, Mattapan, from ceremony will be held. For those who died so that we may live in peace. 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The more information, please (Continued on Page 10) Post-Gazette Part of New Exhibit at the News Briefs Newseum in Washington, D.C. by Sal Giarratani Explores the Role of the Ethnic Media in America One in Four Americans Turns to Ethnic Media for News Mayor “Billy Jack” de Blasio On May 16th, the Newseum phis Free Speech publisher to ethnic media for news. to the Rescue opened “One Nation With Ida B. Wells’s diary and Ethnic television, radio and New York City’s new mayor James de Blasio, a News for All,” a new exhibit Frederick Douglass’s poc- online news outlets — from member of Red Sox Nation from his youth has now that tells the dramatic story ket watch, engraved “F. Doug- ImpreMedia, the largest decided to come to the rescue of all those work of how immigrants and mi- lass” on the back. Spanish-language news horses who cart tourists around the Big Apple. norities used the power of Visitors also will see company in the United Many vacationers would find their vacations in- the press to fight for their some of the country’s first States, to the black-owned complete without a horse drawn carriage ride rights and shape the Ameri- ethnic newspapers, including Radio One network to the through Central Park. Lots of folks are upset over can experience. News for All Freedom’s Journal, the first “Angry Asian Man” blog — the mayor’s plan, folks like action actor Liam was created in partnership black newspaper, launched in offer different perspectives Neesen who is up in arms about the mayor trying with the Smithsonian’s Our 1827 to fight for equal rights on issues that affect their to take those horses away. Liam has shown in American Journey project. and demand an end to sla- communities and the world, his latest movies how he feels when things are The exhibit features 60 very; and the Cherokee Phoe- contributing powerful voices “taken” from him. Billy Jack may have met his artifacts, including press nix, the first Native Ameri- that reflect an increasingly match. In this horse race, the odds are against passes used by Univision can newspaper, which was diverse nation. someone from the Peoples Republic of Cambridge co-anchors María Elena founded in 1828 to champion “We’re honored to partner banning horses from Manhattan. Salinas and Jorge Ramos the rights of Indians and now with the Smithsonian Institu- Banning the Village People? while covering international publishes monthly in print tion in telling the important news events, and a stepstool and online. These and other story of ethnic media Another example of political correctness gone used by Pullman porters, newspapers helped millions throughout American his- amuck. Over in Fargo, N.D., a school district black railroad car attendants of immigrants become part tory,” said Jim Duff, CEO of banned a first grade class from singing the Village who distributed the influ- of America while keeping the Newseum. “By exercising Peoples’ iconic YMCA at a school play because ential Chicago Defender in them informed about their their First Amendment school officials deemed it racists after one mom the South, where Northern homelands. rights, ethnic media not objected to the “Indian Chief,” I kid you not. papers were often confis- The exhibit also explores only inform and educate the What could be more politically correct in today’s cated and banned by whites. the growing influence of public, but also are drivers world than the Village People still hanging in there Also on display in News America’s leading ethnic of social change, fighting for from the ’70s? As a cop for 27 years, the cop was for All are a composing broadcasters and newspa- equal rights and leading (Continued on Page 14) stick and lead type used by pers as their reach expands crusades against slavery, Benjamin Franklin to pub- across the country. Today, lish his newspapers, Mem- one in four Americans turns (Continued on Page 14)

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Buy a Poppy for a Disabled Vet TACITUS In Flanders fields the poppies grow of Vespesian, and in which Between the crosses, row on row they discuss the decay of That mark our place: and in the sky oratory under the Empire. The larks still bravely singing, fly (b) Vita Agricolae, a monu- Scarce heard amid the guns below. mental biography written about his father-in-law, the We are the Dead. Short days ago famous Roman general named Agricola, an able We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, military commander and ad- Loved, and were loved, and now we lie ministrator. It is said that In Flanders fields. the biography is a masterly portrayal which highlights Take up our quarrel with the foe: the virtues of one of the most To you from failing hands we throw illustrious of the Romans. (c) The Germania, an essay The Torch: be yours to hold it high! describing the Germanic If ye break faith with us who die nations, which contains a We shall not sleep, though poppies grow geography, political outline, In Flanders fields. religious history, and social customs. — John McCrae (1872-1918) (d) Annales, a multi- volumed history which con- Each year I see fewer and fewer men on the street wear- tains the chief events occur- ing remembrance poppies on Memorial Day, since 1971 ring during the reign of celebrated on the last Monday in May. One year I couldn’t Tiberius, Claudius, Caligula, even find anyone selling “Buddy Poppies,” the paper replica and Nero. flowers that the Veterans of Foreign Wars sell to raise (e) Historias, a second money for disabled veterans. multi-volumed history writ- For more than 80 years, the VFW’s Buddy Poppy program ten as a contemporary study has raised millions of dollars in support of veterans’ wel- encompassing the time fare and the well being of their dependents. In February frame from Galba to the 1924, the VFW registered the name “Buddy Poppy” with the death of Domitian. U.S. Patent Office. A certificate was issued on May 20, 1924, It is claimed that Tacitus granting the VFW all trademark rights in the name of Buddy was a man of dignity and high under the classification of artificial flowers. The VFW has moral standards, and that Modern statue representing Tacitus outside the Austrian made that trademark a guarantee that all poppies bearing these characteristics are that name and the VFW label are genuine products of the Parliament Building. reflected in his literary (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia) work of disabled and needy veterans. No other organiza- work along with his integrity tion, firm or individual can legally use the name “Buddy” During past weeks we’ve trian family. During his adult and his truthful nature. He Poppy. discussed the leading scholars years he was appointed to possessed a good under- When you buy your Buddy Poppy to wear this Memorial in the Early and Golden Age the office of military tribune stand-ing of the human Day you will be giving material aid to a disabled veteran. of Latin literati. We exam- by the Emperor Vespasian, mind and the motives for And when you wear your Buddy Poppy you will remind ined the work of such greats promoted to quaestor by human conduct. It is also everyone who sees you of the meaning of Memorial Day. as Andronicus, Scipio, Cato, Titus, and then to praetor by said that he studied men The American Legion also sells crepe paper poppies for Lucretius, Cicero, Sallust, domitian. The last 20 years instead of events. A critical Memorial Day. That is another fine organization worthy of Julius Caesar, Varro, Vergil, of his life were devoted to his analysis of his work indi- your support. Horace, Ovid, Titus Livy, and writing, but unfortunately cated that his style was brief Although the United States Department of Veterans Vitruvius. only less than half of his and usually went directly Affairs states “The wearing of poppies in honor of America’s This week we enter the work is available today. to the point. It also shows war dead is traditionally done on Memorial Day, not Silver Age, and our first Tacitus is considered to be the absence of monotony Veterans Day” many of us do join our friends from the scholarly Roman from this one of the greatest of the or sameness, and lastly of British Commonwealth nations in wearing the red poppy era is Tacitus, whose proper writers of Roman history. His course, it shows a pictur- of remembrance on November 11th as well. name is Publius Cornilius five major writings include: esque quality or character. This Memorial Day remember those who gave the last Tacitus. The time and place (a) An excellent work en- NEXT ISSUE: Juvenal full measure of devotion to the cause of liberty. of his birth are not known, titled Dialogues de Oritoribus, but are believed to have which relates a conversa- ST. JUDE AND ST. ANTHONY NOVENA been prior to 61 A.D., in tion between many of the May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be Rome, and into an eques- literarians during the reign adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and for- EAST BOSTON KIWANIS ever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, Bike Safety Day You don t have to wait until we pray for us. St. Anthony, most loving protector and wonder worker, pray forus.Saythisprayer9timesaday open this Summer... and by the 8th day your prayer will be The East Boston Kiwanis will be answered. It has never been known to hosting their annual Bike Safety Day fail. Publication must be promised. on Saturday, May 31, 2014 My prayers have been answered. Favor received. P.G. from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the A.T.P. Salesian Boys & Girls Club, 50 Byron Street, East Boston, MA. Remember Your Loved Ones Richard Settipane We are already doing business in Insurance Agency the North End! 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OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions of this our adopted country the United States of America: To revere its laws The winning candidates are and inspire others to respect and obey them: To (L-R): Ryan Kenny, Marie strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense Simboli (front), Jessica of civic duty: In all ways to aid in making this Dello Russo, John Pregmon, country greater and better than we found it. Gennaro Riccio, and Anne Devlin Tagliaferro. (Photo by Conor Finley) In Loving Memory Marie Napoleone FERRY SERVICE FROM LYNN TO BOSTON May 7, 1917 – May 16, 2011 Two-year Pilot Program Began Monday, May 19 Governor Deval Patrick joined MassDOT 3rd Anniversary Secretary & CEO Richard A. Davey, state and city officials to announce the start of pilot Remember Me ferry service from Lynn to Boston. This new Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow, ferry service will open up a greater range of but remember me in every tomorrow. economic and play opportunities for resi- dents of the North Shore and Boston. Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles, I am proud to announce that ferry service I’ve only gone to rest a liƩ le while. is available from Lynn to Boston, providing Although my leaving causes pain and grief, greater options for commuters from the North Shore,” said Governor Patrick. “We my going has eased my hurt, continue to invest in alternative forms of and given me relief. transportation, because we believe it will So dry your eyes and remember me, help to spur economic growth and improve not as I am now, but as I used to be. access to opportunity across the state.” The two-year pilot ferry service from Lynn Because, I will remember you all, to Boston will depart from the newly-con- and look on with a smile. structed Blossom Street Pier in Lynn and Understand in your hearts, will dock at Long Wharf in Boston with three I’ve only gone to rest a liƩ le while. weekday departures to and from Boston every day. The Economic Development & (Photo provided by the Massachusetts As long as I have the love of each of you, Industrial Corporation of Lynn (EDIC) signed Department of Transportation) I can live my life in the hearts of all of you. a contract with Boston Harbor Cruises to operate the two-year pilot program, which I believe the potential is unlimited with fu- Your Loving Family began on Monday, May 19, 2014 and will run ture opportunities to have seven-days-per through Friday, September 12, 2014. Ferry week, year-round service and additional service will allow up to 250 riders per trip to access to the Boston Harbor islands.” enjoy a 35 minute ferry ride to get to and “We believe the ferry will be a catalyst for NORTH END LIBRARY ANNUAL from their destination. future waterfront redevelopment,” said Lynn Parking at the Blossom Street Extension Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy. “We are BOOK SALE lot in Lynn will be free. Half price fares are grateful for the investment made by state available for seniors and children. Zone II and federal agencies, as well as EDIC/Lynn. st Commuter Rail passes will be also accepted. This has been a lengthy process, but the Saturday, May 31 “By providing alternative transportation result will be well worth the wait.” 10:00 am – 2:00 pm service from Lynn to Boston, MassDOT con- In addition to ferry service, the Patrick tinues to encourage economic growth in and Administration’s investments in the region around the region,” said Secretary Davey. include the $11.8 million Fox Hill Bridge 25 Parmenter Street, North End, Boston “MassDOT is committed to enhancing our Construction Project on Route 107 over the transportation system in a way that strength- Saugus River and the General Edwards ens our economy and quality of life.” Bridge rehabilitation project in Lynn and The ferry project has received $7.65 mil- Revere, along Route 1A over the Saugus lion, with $5 million coming from the state River. General Edwards Bridge project is Seaport Advisory Council, $2 million from expected to be completed in July 2014. The the U.S. Department of Transportation and $10.3 million investment includes the re- $650,000 from EDIC. pair and replacement of electrical and me- “Thanks to the hard work of the Lynn del- chanical operating machinery of the draw- egation, local officials, the Patrick Admin- bridge, rehabilitation and architectural re- istration and Seaport Advisory Council, the pairs to the operator’s rooms and tower and Lynn commuter ferry is now a reality,” said granite and steel repairs. In June of 2014, Senator Tom McGee. “As we’ve seen hap- the $4.6 million reconstruction project for pen in communities like Hingham, the ferry Route 129 in Lynn will begin. Work will in- will not only create a group of passionate clude roadway and sidewalk reconstruction commuters, but can spur significant eco- along Route 129 from Boston Street to nomic development consisting of new res- Lynnfield Street in Lynn, along with the taurants, residential, commercial, and installation of upgraded traffic signals along mixed-use units. This is another big step the corridor. forward in taking advantage of one of our For more information on fees and depar- Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, greatest natural resources, our waterfront. ture/arrival times, visit www.ediclynn.org. The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 For events going on in Massachusetts this SPRING, The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily the same as those of The Post-Gazette, its publisher or editor. 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In Florence, Too Many People are Out of Work and the succulent flavors of a deep blue ocean water. One Ascension Day is the time Washington Keeps on Spinning the Spin summer day whenever I bite of my favorite memories of for la Festa del Grillo, or into a tart strawberry or the Memorial Day involves the Cricket Festival, where chil- Does it really matter for working families. creamy piece of a rhubarb time I casually looked out dren buy cages with pictures whose fault it is? Recently, Fighting for higher mini- cake, leaping like sunshine the big screen door in my of crickets or toy crickets Governor Susana Martinez, mum wages takes the focus in my mouth. An electric sort family room on the Saturday inside, thought to be a good the governor of New Mexico off target and only helps of anticipation runs through of that long weekend; out- luck charm. It also tradition stated her opinion that, ‘Too liberals attack the dreaded my body as warm air drifts side I could see vibrant to drink milk on Ascension many Americans are out of 1 percenters responsible for in through the window of my yellow-green fireflies flick- Day in Italy — supposedly, work and our debt is out of all the ills of society. classroom and I eagerly count ering in the soft darkness milk and water acquire control.” She cut through the The focus should be how many days are left until and hear the faint snatches magical properties during chase. That’s her bottom on getting the millions the school year ends. Sum- of an Eagles song emanating Ascension Day, and as such line and the bottom line of unemployed back to work mer feels especially palpable from some far-off cookout. it provides people with pro- most Americans who are still and quick. However, the this week because Monday This subtle juxtaposition of tective qualities. In the Jew- paying taxes and footing the Democrats mantra has be- is Memorial Day — perhaps a classic summertime sym- ish holiday of Shavuot, cel- bill for all the takers out come extending unemploy- there are no more relaxing bol — the firefly — with ebrating the time God gave there. ment checks forever because words in the English lan- music from a quintessen- the Torah to Israel, is simi- Recently, fast food workers they can’t seem to solve the guage than “long weekend.” tially American band epito- larly celebrated by eating decided to strike across the problem of our jobless recov- Memorial Day is a holiday mized the holiday for me. dairy-based foods. La Festa country for a new $15 mini- ery thanks to the Obama that reminds me of many This Memorial Day, I will dell’ Ascensione, therefore, mum wage. These workers White House. wonderful sensations simul- spend time with my family, contains many symbols say they can’t support fami- In New York City, Mayor taneously: the sticky-sweet surrounded by laughter and that characterize the Ital- lies on the current mini- Bill de Blasio recently signed smell of barbecue, evening food, including my corn pud- ian summer, from cheerful mum wage they receive from a new welfare reform into sunlight peeking through ding and a chocolate-straw- cricket toys to family meals their employers. They also law. No longer must abled green trees, the laughter of berry trifle. I will also pause eaten outside in the sun. It want to form a union too. I bodied childless adults need family and neighbors at cook- to honor the real signifi- heralds in a season of hap- am sure SEIU would love to to search out employment or outs, an American flag wav- cance of Memorial Day: pay- piness and carefree atti- add them to their ranks. job training as before. Now ing in the breeze. Besides ing homage to the brave tudes with the help of nature However, most fast food they can just sit on their Memorial Day, this week military men and women and Earth’s bounty. workers are either young hands and get up only when also hosts another summer who passed on, whose sacri- This week, Memorial Day kids in school or elderly. The U.S. Mail shows up with their holiday, Ascension Day, fices made the above men- and Ascension Day both biggest thing happening at a mailed check. Why pretend which is widely celebrated in tioned freedoms possible. provide ample opportunities fast food joint isn’t a burger folks are looking for work Italy. Collectively, these holi- Three days after Memorial to revel in the summer or fries; it is turnovers as in when staying home looks days introduce the bright, Day, on Thursday, May 29th, weather. Enjoy a cookout or new workers replacing old much easier. long days of summer with the holiday of Ascension stroll by the cool waters of the workers quite rapidly. At some point the spin- communal gatherings and occurs. This holiday is actu- ocean, pack a picnic to eat Fast food jobs weren’t ning must stop and our friendly traditions. ally part of the Easter sea- under the shade, or bite into meant to be jobs to raise leaders get off their @$$#$ Memorial Day is every bit son; falling forty days after a juicy ripe strawberry. No families on. Mostly, they and go to work so Americans as patriotic a holiday as the Easter, it commemorates matter how you choose to were part-time jobs by young can get back to work too. Fourth of July, but in my Jesus’ ascent into Heaven. celebrate, remember that people adding to their fam- Getting a check in the opinion far more subtle. The In Italy, the festival is called summer is a season charac- ily’s total income. mail doesn’t make things Fourth of July takes place in Festa dell’ Ascensione, and it terized by vibrant life. Simi- Politicians, especially lib- better and only increases the height of summer, when is celebrated with picnics larly, approach all your days eral ones, love seeing fast the never-ending rise in the the heat calls for celebra- and outdoor excursions, with the same gusto and food workers going on strike debt. Our leaders seem real tions that are bombastic and much like Memorial Day optimism as you would a long because it takes the lime- good at working to rise the laden with fanfare. However, traditions in this country. weekend. If it is one thing light off them and how they national debt. Memorial Day festivities Italian superstition warns that summer teaches us, are failing at helping to cre- America needs work again cause people to step out for against doing any sort of with its shimmering sun- ate new decent income jobs for everyone. the summer for the first work on Ascension Day, so light and crowns of vegeta- time, ringing with hope and as to not disturb its holiness tion waving gaily through expectation and unleashed and this add to the sense of the trees, it is that there is joy. Memorial Day means freedom and celebration that always room in life for joy, Italian Festa vintage Americana for me, characterizes the holiday. In nature and love. WALTHAM COMMON

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Cook and Boston Public Health Commis- gaging in a city-wide effort to increase oppor- There are circumstances sion’s Executive Director Dr. Barbara tunities for physical activity, the Parks that could cause you to can- Ferrer, will be joined by Blue Cross Blue Department and the Public Health Commis- cel your trip, return home Shield Vice President of Corporate Citizen- sion (BPHC) aim to decrease rates of obesity early or force you to seek ship Jeff Bellows on Monday, June 2nd, from for all of Boston’s residents. In years past, emergency medical treat- 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Christopher Colum- BPHC has offered a multitude of free fitness ment while traveling. Travel bus Park in the North End to announce the classes, but most have been in the down- insurance may provide the launch of the Boston Parks Summer Fitness town area. By extending this opportunity into for this. But it will only re- extra protection you need. Series. The three-month series will bring the neighborhoods, the Boston Parks Sum- imburse you for reasons on Better Business Bureau is free classes to parks across the City, aim- mer Fitness Series aims to further reduce the insurer’s acceptable list, advising travelers to weigh ing to activate these spaces while increas- barriers to active living and achieve our goal such as injury, sickness, or the pros and cons of travel ing opportunities for physical activity across — to ensure that Bostonians across the City death of yourself, a family insurance before going on all of Boston’s neighborhoods. have ample opportunity to be active. member, traveling compan- an extensive trip. While Boston was ranked the sixth “We know that maintaining a healthy ion or business partner. Some of the different healthiest city in the country in the Ameri- weight and being active is so important for Some policies will cover only types of insurance available can College of Sports Medicine’s 2013 overall health, but we also know how tough medical reasons and some include: American Fitness Index, obesity rates re- that can be to achieve,” said Dr. Ferrer. “We will not cover pre-existing Trip Cancellation/Inter- main a challenge. According to the 2012- hope that the Boston Parks Summer Fitness medical conditions. It’s im- ruption (TCI) – If your plans 2013 Health of Boston Report, 21% of adults Series can be a fun and interactive way to portant to read the fine suddenly change and you and 14% of high school students are obese. help people stay on track to meet their print. have to cancel or end your These rates are even higher among com- trip early, TCI will cover you (Continued on Page 15) munities of color. Only about half of adults (Continued on Page 15) Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 23, 2014 Saint Peregrine Two Trucks vs. McClellan Highway by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari Peregrine Laziosi was born at Highway Wins Twice Forli, Italy in the year 1260. He by Sal Giarratani grew up in a family that was opposed to the Papal States and Reportedly, around 6:15 am on Tuesday, th papal rule, they were actively May 20 , a tractor trailer hauling 38,000 involved in the opposition, or pounds of watermelon attempted to pass anti-papal party. Because of under Route 1A at Day Square in East anti-papal activity, the city was Boston headed apparently for the on-ramp under the church penalty of to Boston, but the truck met the elevated interdict, meaning that Mass highway and lost. The trailer nearly folded and the Sacraments could not in half. Day Square around 9:30 am was still be celebrated there. St. Philip a traffic mess as vehicles were being Benizi, Prior General of the detoured out of the square. A flatbed trailer Servants of Mary, went to Forli was brought to the scene and the water- to preach reconciliation. Per- melons were transferred over to it and even- egrine, who was eighteen and tually the tractor trailer was towed from the very intense in his political fervor, not only heckled Philip scene. during his preaching, but, struck him in the face. Philip, Truck crashes at Day Square constantly distance future came 24 hours later. Resi- instead of responding with anger and violence, turned and happen about a month apart as yet another dents of the surrounding Eagle Hill neigh- forgave Peregrine. Peregrine was so overcome by Philip’s truck thinks it can pass under the elevated borhood have come to expect these crashes spirit of forgiveness that he repented and experienced a Route 1A on its way to Boston. and remain frustrated that no solution spiritual conversion. Boston police responded quickly to the seems in sight. Peregrine began directing his energy into good works and scene and managed to keep traffic flowing Good news though. There were no reported eventually joined the Friar Order of the Servants of Mary around the crash area. However, you can injuries among the watermelons being in Siena, Italy. He was sent to Forli to found a new house of bet that there will be another truck crash transported. They will all live and be on the Servite Order. An ideal priest, he had a reputation for in the not too distant future and the near supermarket shelves in short order. fervent preaching and being a good confessor. It is believed that he never allowed himself to sit down for 30 years, while as much as possible, observing silence and solitude. When he was afflicted with cancer of the foot and amputation had been decided upon, he spent the night before the operation, in prayer. The following morning he was completely cured. This miracle caused his reputation to become widespread Peregrine died in 1345 at the age of 85, and he was canonized by Pope Benedict XIII on December 27, 1726. Saint Peregrine’s Feast day is celebrated on May 1st, he is the patron saint of cancer patients.

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2014 NORTH END Fulfilling a Mother’s Wish FESTIVAL DIRECTORY Remembering Our Veterans JUNE SANTA MARIA DiANZANO June 1 on Memorial Day Procession Only – Hanover – Prince Sts. 2 pm by Ray Barron ST. ANTHONY’S of PADUA June 8 Procession Only – Hanover – Prince Sts. 2 pm a fit — a fit of anger! I began shouting, “I made it! You PADRE PIO PROCESSION June 22 stupid bastards! I made it!” Procession Only – Hanover - Prince Sts. 1 pm I cried, out of control. Yes, I was cursing them all JULY for dying. As I rambled on, the French officer wrapped MADONNA DEL GRAZIE July 13 his arms around me and Procession Only – Hanover - Prince Sts. 2 pm began to move me away from the grave. Perhaps he ST. ROCCO July 20 sensed I was tempted to Procession Only – Hanover - Prince Sts. 1 pm knock down all of the white crosses. As we walked away, AUGUST I paused, turned around and began to shout, “See ST. AGRIPPINA August 1, 2, 3 you later guys!” My eyes Hanover & Battery Sts. filled with tears, I cried Sunday Procession 1 pm unashamedly. MADONNA DELLA CAVA August 8, 9, 10 The young French officer brought me back to the Hanover & Battery Sts. small house in the village, Sunday Procession 1 pm poured me a glass of cognac MADONNA del SOCCORSO August 14, 15, 16, 17 and urged me to drink it. Talking with another North, Fleet & Lewis Sts. (Fisherman’s) officer, it was decided I Sunday Procession 1 pm should be driven back to Paris. Returning to Paris, ST. ANTHONY August 29, 30, 31 I checked-in at a hotel Endicott & Thacher Sts. reserved for GI’s and after Sunday Procession 12 pm taking a hot bath, I crawled Ray Barron at Richard F. Aylward’s grave in Soisson, into bed and immediately fell ST. LUCY September 1 France, October 1945. asleep. Monday Procession – Endicott St. 5 pm Back in Munich, I had World War II ended in civilians. There I was, the the roll of film developed SEPTEMBER Europe on Thursday, May 8, only GI on the bus, seated and mailed the photos to 1945 and we looked forward next to a woman holding a Aylward’s mother. Weeks ST. ROSALIE September 7 to returning to our homes. baby in her arms. passed and then a letter Procession Only – North Square 1 pm For many parents whose It was a slow, bumpy ride to arrived from her thank- sons were killed in action, Soisson and when we arrived ing me for visiting her OCTOBER they had nothing to look close to Soisson, one of the beloved son’s grave and forward to … no one to wel- bus tires blew out and we urging me to visit her and ST. JOSEPH’S FEAST October 3, 4, 5 come home. Some parents landed in a ditch on the side her family when I returned Prado - Hanover St wrote to their son’s buddies of the road. We piled off the home. Sunday Procession 1 pm asking them to visit their bus and I volunteered to carry Returning home, I went to son’s grave. I was one of the the woman’s baby. Slowly, we visit the Aylwards and tears GI’s who received such a walked to Soisson, about a began to flow. I was con- MORE ITALIAN FESTIVALS request. “Before you come mile or so away. Entering the tinuously hugged and kissed home I wish you would visit town, I noticed some French by the family. I did recount Malden, MA my son’s grave and say a soldiers and I showed them how I found my way to SAINT ROCCO FESTIVAL August 8, 9, 10 prayer for me.” the slip of paper. I followed Soisson and how I misplaced Pearl Street My journey to her son’s them to a small house where the name and address of grave, Richard Aylward, two young French officers the French officer who Sunday Procession 1 pm began in October of 1945, a were seated at a table. One drove me to the cemetery. Lawrence, MA month before I was due to of the French officers got up Through the years, I have FEAST OF THE THREE SAINTS August 29, 30, 31 head back home. I had been from the table and motioned been tempted to send some in Europe for close to 19 me to follow him outside to a copies of the photo he took Saints Alfi o, Filadelfo and Cirino months and had participated Jeep. Off we went! of me by the grave to French Common & Union St., Lawrence in four battles beginning It was close to noon and newspapers, hoping he Sunday Procession 3 pm with Normandy. I was in the skies were clouding up. would see the photo and Munich, Germany when I It was a short drive to the contact me. Cambridge Festival received her letter that American cemetery and Richard F. Aylward, who SS COSMAS AND DAMIAN September 6, 7 included the name of the what I immediately noticed was 21 years old, was killed Warren and Cambridge St., Cambridge cemetery located in Soisson, was an American flag in in action on December 2, France. I immediately made the center of the rows of 1944. Yes, he was my buddy. plans to head for Soisson white crosses and Stars of As I sit here writing, I see with a camera I had borrowed David. I looked around the myself walking slowly from one of my buddies. To cemetery, thinking I would between the rows of white reach my destination, I had find a GI there, a caretaker. crosses and begin to won- LUCIA to take a train to Paris to I discovered I was the only der how I managed to R I S T O R A N T E & B A R seek the help of the GI there! Along with the survive the war. Well, rest American Red Cross to help French officer, I began to in peace dear brothers. You Traditional Italian Cuisine me get to Soisson. walk between the white are not forgotten. Arriving in Paris and tired wooden crosses, searching Staff Sergeant Richard 415 Hanover Street, Boston from the long train ride, I for my buddy’s grave. At last, F. 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tures a wide range of styles later column. The complete and mediums. See more of Concerts in the Courtyard the current pieces on display schedule, which is gener- or learn about Lot F Gallery ously sponsored by the at www.lotfgallery.com. Boston Public Library Foun- Meet Mr. Chew … A dation (www.bplf.com), can purser’s party and collections be viewed at www.bpl.org/ open house on Thursday, concerts. May 29th. Huntington Theater Pre- The Museum’s collection sents … Huntington The- opens a window into how atre Company concludes its men and women lived, 2013-2014 season with Smart worked, and celebrated life People, a sharp and provoca- both on board the USS Con- Catch budding Berklee star tive new comedy by Hunting- stitution and on shore. Join Jenna Moynihan Friday, ton Playwriting Fellow Lydia in for the USS Constitution June 13th, at 12:30 pm with R. Diamond. Huntington Ar- Museum’s Meet Mr. Chew: “Concerts in the Court- tistic Director Peter DuBois Purser’s Party & Collections yard.” (The Power of Duff) helms the Open House where they will (Photo by berklee.edu) newest play from the author introduce you to Mr. Thomas of the Huntington’s 2010 hit Chew and unveil his early world influences with impro- production of Stick Fly. Per- 19th-century portrait. visation and the jazz tradi- formances of Smart People This annual event brings tion. KeL, Friday, June 6th, begin May 23rd at the South together nearly 200 guests at 12:30 pm. KeL combines End / Calderwood Pavilion at for an evening on Boston’s elements of jazz and pop with the BCA. Due to popular de- Waterfront to kick-off the Brazilian melodies. Wambura mand, the run has been ex- summer season. Enjoy sea- Mitaru, Wednesday, June tended to Sunday, June 29th. worthy libations from Priva- 11th at 6:00 pm. The artist’s “Quick-witted, wildly intel- teer Rum and meet the man eclectic music blends funk, ligent, and as entertaining everyone is talking about — soul, R&B, jazz, and hip-hop as it is unsettling, Smart Mr. Chew. as well as sounds inspired People is Lydia Diamond’s Lot F Gallery in Downtown Boston is currently featuring Thomas J. Chew served by her African background. most ambitious play to date,” Percy Fortini-Wright’s pieces Boston and Beyond also In Constitution’s 1812 crew as Jenna Moynihan and Mairi says DuBois. “Her debut play Search of Beyond, a spray paint on panel pictured above. purser; he bought their food, Chaimbeul, Friday, June 13th, at the Huntington, the wildly (Photo by Angela Cornacchio) sold them clothing, and paid at 12:30 pm. Rooted in tradi- successful Stick Fly, was first Socially Scene Reviewed were splashed with creations their wages. Explore Chew’s tional Scottish and Appala- and foremost about family … This past week a hidden by Fortini-Wright that told extraordinary life through chian old-time music, Moy- dynamics, whereas Smart treasure appeared and a new stories of our city in an the museum’s collections nihan and Chaimbeul devel- People is about big, contro- favorite Socially Scene spot earlier time. Fortini-Wrights and recognize that his story oped a sound which cel- versial ideas. Yet the two has been found. Lot F Gallery work demonstrates home is our story. ebrates and explores beau- share electrifying interper- in the Financial District of and city architecture of a Start off your summer with tiful melodies. The Western sonal relationships among Boston is a one of a kind art different period, as well as a trip back in time, Thomas Den, Wednesday, June 18th, surprising characters that in- gallery that was host to a many current pieces telling Chew on Thursday, May 29th at 6:00 pm. Deni Hlavinka fuse both stories with great “friendly” gathering. a story through abstract from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at and Chris West blend folk humor and heart.” Hear more This literally tucked away spray-paint style. the USS Constitution Mu- harmonies with ambient tex- from DuBois about the pro- gem was more than to be As you move through the seum Building 22 located in tures to produce unique duction at huntingtontheatre. expected. It was a word of long room, you will find far the Charlestown Navy Yard. sounds and songs. Ahmad org/peter-smartpeople. mouth invite to a gallery in the back a private room For more information on El Haggar, Friday, June 20th, Smart People examines the show that had media expo- filled with creativity by Lot F tickets or directions call at 12:30 pm. The Egyptian big question of whether our sure, so curiosity was high. Gallery owners James and 617-426-1812 ext. 167. singer-songwriter and oud beliefs and prejudices are The room was already Kate. You could stay for days Concerts in the Courtyard player performs original songs hard-wired into us by explor- packed after only being open looking at the unique items … Boston Public Library’s and rearranges music from ing the intersecting lives for an hour. There were displayed and pause in awe Concerts in the Courtyard the Arab world to create of four Harvard intellectuals established artists every- within the construction. series returns June 4th modern sounds. 3 Sudacas, — Brian, a white neuro- where, tasty complimentary Founded in 2009, Lot F through August 29th, show- Wednesday, June 25th, at psychiatrist studying the beverages and a vibe that Gallery represents emerging casing a variety of artists 6:00 pm. Performers at the brain’s response to race; his was oozing creativity. It artists both locally and na- and musical genres in the 2014 Latin Grammys with Chinese-Japanese American seemed as if the crème de tionally. Located in a down- library’s iconic courtyard at Alejandro Sanz, the group lover Ginny, a tenured Har- la crème of the art world town Boston loft at 145 Pearl the Central Library in plays both traditional and vard professor of psychology had crammed in for this Street, #4 Boston, Lot F Gal- Copley Square, located at unique compositions ar- who studies race and iden- showing. lery hosts monthly exhibi- 700 Boylston Street. In ad- ranged for voice, percussion, tity among Asian-American A solo exhibition with tions and openings. Lot F dition to Friday lunchtime mandolin, guitar, and bass. women; Brian’s friend Jack- Boston’s own Percy Fortini- Gallery also works with a concerts at 12:30 pm, this Mariam Elhajli, Friday, son, an outspoken African- Wright will be on display number of local businesses season the library now offers June 27th, at 12:30 pm. The American surgical intern on through June 27th. His work to provide art that meets evening concerts on Wed- folk singer-songwriter com- rotation in one of Harvard’s has plenty to say with many their needs. Open Saturdays nesdays at 6:00 pm. All the bines the sounds of Joan teaching hospitals; and variations, but what caught 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm or by concerts are free and last Baez and Buffy Sainte-Marie Valerie, an African-Ameri- Socially Scene was his Boston appointment by calling 617- approximately one hour. with the crudeness of Delta can graduate of ART’s acting and Beyond pieces. The walls 855-9420. Lot F Gallery fea- The month of June fea- Blues. program. With barbed wit, tures Berklee College of The sound of music will Diamond explores the ines- Music students and alumni be roaring through Copley capable nature of racism performing everything from Square all summer and we jazz, pop, and funk to works will bring you up to date in a (Continued on Page 13) Mattéo Gallo with Arab, Latin American, and Scottish influences: Daniel Rotem Trio, Wed- th o Appraisals nesday, June 4 , at 6:00 pm. The Trio performs original Sales & Rentals compositions that integrate • JUSTINE YANDLE Real Estate DIAMONDS ROLEX HOTOGRAPHY ESTATE JEWELRY P 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 Bought & Sold 781.589.7347 [email protected] (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 Jewelers Exch. Bldg. WWW.JUSTINEYANDLEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM Jim (617) 263-7766 Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 23, 2014

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He ing at 6:00 pm at the Iron SEASON TWO (Blu-ray) SEASON EIGHT - across the country went on left office in 1983 when Workers Local 7 Union Hall BBC Home Ent. VOLUMES: ONE & TWO strike to protest low wages, Mayor Ray Flynn appointed on Old Colony Avenue. For The job of preventing (2-DVD) demanding $15 an hour. Mickey Roache as the new further information, please Whitechapel from descend- CBS DVD + Paramount Folks working at a downtown police commissioner. call 617-534-9500. ing into hell has never been The addictive, primetime McDonalds and two Burger Ray Flynn recently opined, BOSTON MARATHON harder for Inspector Reid and soap opera that quickly Kings, including one on Mor- “He (Jordan) was in a tough JIMMY FUND WALK his loyal deputies. As the became a 1980s hit returns rissey Boulevard in Dorches- situation, but the law came The Boston Marathon century enters its final with this two-volume collec- ter took part in the walk-off. first with Joe. He was fair Jimmy Fund Walk presented decade, society teeters on tion. Featuring a legendary In a number of cities, con- and professional and proud by Hyundai is seeking the brink of moral collapse ensemble cast including John gressmen and city council- of his South Boston roots, walkers. The one day walk and nowhere are the bloated Forsythe, Linda Evans, Joan ors joined the strike lines. but the safety of the children for cancer is set for Sunday, British Empire’s problems Collins and Jack Coleman, Once again showing politi- was his first priority.” September 21st. It is a fund- felt more keenly than in its the pop culture phenomenon cians find it hard to avoid a MOHEGAN SUN IS A raiser to fight cancer at dark heart: the East End of centers on the conflicts, pas- good photo op for themselves. MUSICAL WORLD TOO Dana Farber. For more info, London. The memory of Jack sions, drives and tensions of JOE JORDAN, R.I.P. This weekend at Mohegan go to JimmyFundWalk.org or the Ripper may have faded, the Carringtons. As the pow- Recently Former Boston Sun, you can catch my favor- call 866-531-9255. but the Whitechapel streets erful, rich and greedy oil Police Commissioner Joe ites Rod Stewart and Santana “LIFE SCIENCE he walked are more danger- family struggles to maintain Jordan passed away. The on May 25th ... June 21st, it CORRIDOR” PROPOSED ous than ever. their position of wealth and South Boston native took the is Earth, Wind & Fire. Go to ALONG RED LINE THE GOOD WITCH’S power in the world, a tug-of- reigns in 1976 when Mayor mohegansun.com. Mayors from several cities GARDEN (DVD) war between family empires Kevin White appointed him EAST BOSTON ATHLETIC are trying to retain and Cinedigm begins to get down and dirty. to the top cop job in Boston. BOARD BANQUET grow economic development Cassandra “Cassie” Night- Volume two leads up to a He served his city well, COMING UP along the MBTA’s Red Line. ingale (Catherine Bell) has cliffhanger finale, as fast especially during the hot The East Boston Athletic Mayors from Boston, Brain- settled into Middleton and is and fatal as a bullet from a days of anti-busing when Board will be hosting their tree, Cambridge, Quincy and busy making a home of gun. Judge Arthur Garrity forced 64th Annual Banquet of Somerville aim to promote a Grey House. Her boyfriend, DOCTOR WHO: his desegregation order on Champions on Monday, parthership to create a “Life Sheriff Jake Russell (Chris THE WEB OF FEAR (DVD) the City of Boston. Jordan June 23rd at Spinelli’s in Science Corridor” along the Potter), and his kids are BBC Home Ent. was Supertendent-in-Chief East Boston. Scholarships Red Line corridor. happy to have Cassie in the The classic 1968 ‘Doctor when busing began and two and awards will be presented As Mayor Marty Walsh of neighborhood, but she has Who’ six-part adventure has years later was police com- at this time. More on this Boston stated, “Our cities yet to gain the trust of some been restored and digitally missioner. He helped keep event to come right here. alone perform quite well, people in town. Before long, remastered, thanks to the the city together and did Stay tuned. but collaboratively we will a stranger rolls into town discovery of some missing a lot of positive leadership THE POOL IS continue to transform the with papers entitling him episodes last year. In order during a horrible part of ALMOST HERE AGAIN economic prospects for the to legal ownership of Grey to escape an attack in space, Boston’s history that changed Good news, winter has life sciences section of the House. Cassie is left without the TARDIS makes an un- the city forever. And with scrammed out of here. It is Greater Boston region” a home and is convinced scheduled landing and ends Middleton isn’t where she up deep inside the London belongs. Ultimately, every- Underground. Here the trav- • Memorial Day Observances (Continued from Page 1) one will learn holding on elers soon find themselves May 26th, services will be ute: Memorial Day Concert and will feature the Boston too tightly to something can engulfed in a thrilling battle held at Fairview Cemetery, will be held at 7:30 pm to Children’s Chorus and the make it more likely that with the Great Intelligence 45 Fairview Avenue, Hyde 9:00 pm on Monday, May 26th Metropolitan Wind Symphony thing will slip through your and the Yeti; a deadly enemy Park, at 11:00 am. The day’s on the Boston Waterfront at Orchestra. The concert is fingers. set to invade the Earth. But activities begin with an Christopher Columbus Park free. MOBUS (Blu-ray) as events take a turn for the 8:00 am service at the Fogg- Lionsgate Home Ent. worse, it becomes clear that Roberts American Legion In the high-stakes world the golden prize is not just Post 78 located at 56 Harvard of espionage, Russian FSB the Earth, but the Doctor’s Ave., in Hyde Park. operative Gregory Lioubov mind as well! From there participants (Jean Dujardin) will do what- CALL ME CRAZY: will march to a Mass at ever it takes to crack an in- A FIVE FILM (DVD) Most Precious Blood Parish ternational money-launder- Sony Pictures Home Ent. at 43 Maple Street and then ing operation, and Ameri- Through five shorts named return to the Post for the can banker Alice (Cecile after each of the title char- start of a tour of local vet- De France) is the key. The acters — Lucy, Eddie, Allison, eran’s squares. The proces- only problem is that Lioubov Grace and Maggie — power- sion will end up at the Civil isn’t the only one after Alice. ful relationships are built War Memorial at Fairview Now Lioubov must find out on hope and triumph raise Cemetery for the closing whom he can trust and a new understanding of what ceremony at 11:00 am. For use everything he knows in happens when a loved one more information, please order to get to the truth struggles with mental ill- contact Andy Murphy of the and bring down a powerful ness. The star-studded cast Fogg Post at 617-364-1636. Russian oligarch. includes Jennifer Hudson, In addition, a Memorial PETER SIMON: Sarah Hyland, Melissa Leo, Day observance will also be THROUGH THE LENS Sofia Vassilieva, Octavia held on May 26 at Evergreen (2-DVD) Spencer, Brittany Snow, Cemetery, 2060 Common- MVDvisual Jason Ritter, Jean Smart, wealth Avenue, Brighton, at This 2-DVD set is packed Lea Thompson, Melanie Grif- 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. For with over 300 images, and fith, and Chelsea Handler. further information, call the City of Boston’s Cemetery WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM Division at 617-635-7361. Additionally, Honor & Trib- POST-GAZETTE, MAY 23, 2014 Page 11

Little Pill. The musical’s tale of ever- bums, which went on to win eight amazing deal for full days of live lasting love is thrilling entertainment Gold Records, five Platinum records entertainment. for audiences of all ages. Adapted from and five Grammy Awards. His role on the hit film by its Academy Award- TV’s I Spy made him the first African- CAFE FLEURI, LANGHAM HOTEL NOW winning screenwriter Bruce Joel American to co-star in a dramatic se- 250 Franklin Street, Boston Rubin, Ghost the Musical follows ries, breaking television’s racial bar- 617-451-1900 Sam and Molly, a young couple whose rier and winning three Emmy Awards. www.Boston.LanghamHotels.com PLAYING connection takes a shocking turn In the 1980s, he again rocked the tele- DECADES OF DECADENCE — after Sam’s death. vision world with the The Cosby Show, Every Saturday through June 28. a gentle, whimsical and hugely suc- The Chocolate Bar at The Langham, STONEHAM THEATRE cessful series that single-handedly The acclaimed dessert paradise brings UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN 395 Main Street, Stoneham revived the family sitcom (and rescued more than 200 pounds of chocolate 781-279-2200 NBC). 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Noted adult chocolate cocktail menu featur- Broadway musical won 3 Tony for his deadpan and slightly stammer- ing cocoa-infused martinis. Awards, including “Best Score of a ing delivery, Newhart came to promi- Musical.” Directed by Caitlin Lowans nence in the 1960s when his album MARINE INDUSTRAIL PARK and Weylin Symes. The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart South Boston was a worldwide bestseller and 877-613-0134 BOSTON OPERA HOUSE reached number one on the Billboard www.Boston-Theater.com 539 Washington St., Boston, MA pop album chart. The follow-up CIRQUE DU SOLEIL - AMALUNA 617-259-3400 album, The Button-Down Mind Strikes — May 29-June 15. Amaluna invites www.BostonOperaHouseOnline.com Back! was also a massive success, and you to a mysterious island ruled by PHANTOM OF THE OPERA — the two albums held the Billboard goddesses and guided by the cycles of June 26 through July 20. A mysteri- number one and number two spots the moon. Their queen, Prospera, ous deformed musical genius stalks simultaneously. Newhart later went directs her daughter’s coming-of-age the Paris Opera, passing his time ter- into acting, starring in two prize- ceremony in a rite that honours femi- Don’t miss Tales of Olde on May 28th at Great Scott. Check rorizing the members of the company winning situation comedies, first as ninity, renewal, rebirth and balance, and its owners. But when he hears psychologist Dr. Robert “Bob” Hartley marking the passing of these insights out the MUSIC SECTION for more details. the beautiful and innocent chorus girl on the sitcom The Bob Newhart Show and values from one generation to the (Photo courtesy of Mark Davidson) Christine Daae sing he falls in love, and then as innkeeper Dick Loudon next. In the wake of a storm caused by teaching this young soprano to sing on the sitcom Newhart. Newhart also Prospera, a group of young men seek ting the Shawn Carter Foundation. the Music of the Night. Believing him appeared in film roles such as Major refuge on the island, triggering an Jay-Z and Beyonce are heading out to be her guardian angel, Christine Major in Catch-22 and Papa Elf in Elf. emotional story of love between MUSIC On the Run this Summer, bringing their blossoms under his tutelage. But when He provided the voice of Bernard in Prospera’s daughter and a brave young superstar talent to stadiums across she becomes engaged to another the Walt Disney animated films The suitor. But their love will be put to the HOUSE OF BLUES the nation. Easily this generation’s man, he hatches a terrifying plot to Rescuers and The Rescuers Down test. The couple must face numerous 15 Lansdowne Street, Boston most iconic power couple, Mr. and Mrs. kidnap her, and he will murder any- Under. In 2013 he guest starred in demanding trials and overcome daunt- 888-693-2583 Carter have teased us since 2008 by body who gets in his way. Andrew three episodes of The Big Bang Theory, ing setbacks before they can achieve www.HouseOfBlues.com making guest appearances on each Lloyd Webber’s smash musicalization for one of which he won his first mutual trust, faith and harmony. DANITY KANE — May 30. Danity other’s solo albums, but this is the of the Gaston Leroux novel won the Primetime Emmy Award on Septem- Kane is an American girl group com- first time you can see the two together 1988 Tony Award for Best Musical. ber 15, 2013. WILBUR THEATER prising of founding members Aubrey in one flawless show, which will in- Now a new era beckons for Broadway 246 Tremont Street, Boston O’Day, Aundrea Fimbres, Shannon clude smash collaborations such as megahit Phantom — beginning with 617-248-9700 Bex and Dawn Richard. Formed on Crazy in Love, Deja Vu and the epic the launch of a national tour of a www.TheWilbur.com the third iteration of MTV’s Making Drunk in Love. A dream come true for MUSEUMS newly reimagined production. JEFF TIMMONS OF 98 DEGREES the Band reality TV series in 2005, fans of the married couple, this is the PRESENTS “MEN OF THE STRIP” they were soon signed to Bad Boy closest to perfection we can imagine! MUSEUM OF SCIENCE — June 13. Jeff Timmons, found- Records by Diddy. Danity Kane’s self- 1 Science Park, Boston, MA ing member of the internationally titled debut studio album was re- GREAT SCOTT COMEDY 617-723-2500 acclaimed, multi-platinum, Grammy leased in 2006 and achieved success 1222 Commonwealth Avenue, www.MOS.org Nominated selling group 98 Degrees, in the U.S., shipping a million copies Allston REGENT THEATRE PANDAS: THE JOURNEY HOME teamed up with Glenn Douglas domestically, while spawning two www.GreatScottBoston.com 7 Medford Street, Arlington — Pandas are a lovable, iconic, and — Packard, Emmy nominated choreog- singles with top 10 single “Show Stop- TALES OF OLDE — May 28. Indie 781-646-4849 unfortunately — highly endangered rapher to the biggest names in the per” and the ballad “Ride for You.” folk-rock band Tales of Olde mix ear- www.RegentTheatre.com species. In Pandas: The Journey Home, entertainment industry, to assemble Their second studio album, Welcome nest songwriting, tight musicianship JOE AVATI “BACK TO BASICS” meet the dedicated team working the hippest, hottest and sexiest male to the Dollhouse, was released in 2008, and beautiful harmonies creating WORLD TOUR — June 14. Joe Avati tirelessly to save these captivating entertainers for a fresh take on the following the release of their second sonic atmospheres that toe the line is one of Australia’s top comedy ex- creatures from extinction. Filmmak- “Male Revue.” This show is all about top 10 single “Damaged.” The band between folk and pop. With a viral ports sitting just behind Kath and Kim, ers were granted unprecedented the ladies, we picked a variety of became the first female group in Bill- YouTube cover of Justin Timberlake’s Chris Lilley and Barry Humphries. He access to the China Conservation and talented sexy guys to each girls liking, board history to debut their first two “Pusher Love Girl” and countless sold is also the world’s number one selling Research Center for the Giant Panda the music is what girls dance to and albums at the top of the charts. out Boston hometown shows under bilingual comedian. His massive cult to tell the story of our furry friends. the moves are going to make the their belt, Tales of Olde are offering following sees him crisscross the The pandas’ fascinating habits and woman scream. It’s all about the TD GARDEN the first taste of their forthcoming fan- globe performing his unique brand of unique personalities will leave you GIRL POWER!” For more information 100 Legends Way, Boston funded EP with the new single, “Why.” comedy (performing in both English with a huge appreciation for the on “Men of The Strip” go to 617-624-1050 This album release party promises to and Italian) on both sides of the animals and the individuals work- www.MenoftheStrip.com. www.TDGarden.com be a blowout. Atlantic where he sells out in the ing to protect them. Witness an LADY GAGA — June 30. One of United Kingdom, The United States incredible story of survival and fall the top global touring acts of our time, of America and Canada. This puts in love with these black and white having sold nearly 4 million tickets him into an elite group of comedians DANCE THEATER gentle giants on the IMAX Dome during her first 3 tours, Lady Gaga is alongside the likes of Jerry Seinfeld, screen! hitting the road in support of her new Russell Brand, Robin Williams, Bill THE CROSBY WHISTLE STOP 2THEXTREME: MATHALIVE! — album ARTPOP. Live Nation Global THE HANOVER THEATRE Cosby, Billy Connolly and Barry 24 Roland Street, Charlestown, MA Opens May 25th. 2theXtreme: Touring announced that Lady Gaga’s 2 Southbridge St., Worcester Humphries. Joe Avati has been www.BostonSwingCentral.com MathAlive! is a highly entertaining, artRave: The ARTPOP Ball will begin 877-571-SHOW (7469) dubbed “the biggest comedian you’ve SWING DANCE EVERY FRIDAY interactive exhibit that lets visitors May 4th in Ft. Lauderdale. The tour www.TheHanoverTheatre.org never heard of,” cleverly staying NIGHT — Come and check out experience math in action. It brings will include several cities that have GHOST THE MUSICAL — under the radar and sidestepping Boston’s most exciting swing dance. to life all the different types of math- not hosted Lady Gaga before as well June 5-8. Relive the iconic and the limelight avoiding the media Conveniently located in Sullivan ematics at work behind video games, as cities that missed her tour in 2013 magical moments from the Oscar-win- attention. Square less than a 5 minute walk from sports, design, music, entertainment, following a hip injury, which forced ning movie “Ghost” in a brand-new the T, with free parking also avail- space, robotics, and more. Innovative her to cancel. Broadway musical. Ghost the Musical CITI PERFORMING ARTS able. A killer line up of DJ’s and live technologies create fun experiences breathes glorious new life into a CENTER, WANG THEATRE bands every Friday night. Beautiful that help you understand how math GILLETTE STADIUM timeless love story. The musical 270 Tremont Street, Boston 3,000 sq ft dance hall with exposed is used in countless ways. Six themed 1 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA features an original pop score from 617-482-9393 brick. A beginning lesson is included sections with hands-on examples (800) 543-1776 multiple Grammy Award-winners www.CitiCenter.org in the price of admission from 8:00- show the relevancy of math to real www.GilletteStadium.com Dave Stewart, one half of the 80s pop LEGENDS OF BOSTON COMEDY 9:00 pm prior to social dancing from life: “Outdoor Action,” “Build Your JAY-Z & BEYONCE — July 1. On duo the Eurythmics, and Glen Ballard, — June 14. This amazing lineup stars 9:00 pm-12:00 am. No partner or prior World,” “Future Style,” “Kickin’ It,” the Run Tour: Beyoncé and Jay Z in co-writer with Alanis Morissette on Boston comedy superstar Lenny experience is required. All ages and “Game Plan,” and “Robotics and partnership with #BeyGood benefit- the multi-platinum album Jagged Clarke, “The Godfather of Boston dance levels welcome. Space.” Throughout the exhibit, you’ll Comedy,” Don Gavin, “The Funniest be accompanied by the BotZ, three Man You’ve Never Heard Of,” Kenny math-loving virtual guides. With Rogerson and hometown favorite ITALIAN RADIO PROGRAMS quirky personalities and kid-friendly HEALTH & Tony V. See the comedians that language, the BotZ make mathemati- ushered in the golden age of Boston “The Sicilian Corner” — 10:00 am to Noon every Friday with hosts Tom cal concepts more accessible to comedy! Never once giving up on their FITNESS younger visitors. Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The Italian Show” with Nunzio DiMarca love for comedy has put these four every Sunday from 9:00 am to Noon. Go to www.1110wccmam.com. performers in the icon category for HYNES CONVENTION CENTER comedy fans of all ages. They are ready 900 Boylston Street, Boston “Italia Oggi” — Sundays 11:00 am to Noon with host Andrea Urdi with hilarious material, impeccable SPECIAL 617-954-2000 1460 AM. Go to www.1460WXBR.com. stage presence, and some of the best ww.MassConvention.com Boston accents you’ve ever heard. HEALTH AND FITNESS EXPO — “Dolce Vita Radio” — DJ RocGardarco Mesiti 11:00 am-1:00 pm; EVENTS June 14-15. The Health and Fitness Sundays 90.7 FM or online www.djrocco.com. CASINO BALLROOM Expo offers fun activities with lots of “The Nick Franciosa Show” — Sundays from Noon to 3:00 pm on 169 Ocean Boulevard HYNES CONVENTION CENTER information on products and services Hampton Beach, NH 900 Boylston Street, Boston that relate to healthy living. Free WLYN 1360 AM and WAZN 1470 AM. 603-929-4100 617-954-2000 health screenings, free fitness activi- “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” — 8:00 am–9:00 am Sundays on WSRO www.CasinoBallroom.com www.MassConvention.com ties, cooking demonstrations, celeb- 650 AM and online at www.wsro.com. BILL COSBY — August 16. Over STAR TREK CONVENTION — rity appearances, talks given by BMC the past century, few entertainers June 21-22. The 2014 Star Trek doctors and education and informa- “Tony’s Place” on MusicAmerica WPLM FM 99.1 — Sundays have achieved the legendary status Convention will include a great list tion about health, exercise and more. 9:00 pm–10:00 pm on MusicAmerica. Host Ron Della Chiesa presents Tony's of William H. Cosby Jr. His successes of celebrities and offer attendees Don’t miss this opportunity to learn Place. Visit www.MusicNotNoise.com. span five decades and virtually all an off-the-hook, sensational week- about health and wellness while hav- media, remarkable accomplishments end to remember. They are thrilled ing FUN with your friends and family! “L’Italia Chiamo Italian Radio Show” hosted by Stefano for a kid who emerged from humble to add one of their favorites to the For a complete schedule of events, Marchese and Emanuele Capoano — Thursdays 2:00 pm–4:00 pm. beginnings in a Philly project. In the guest celebrity list, which already exhibits, speakers and celebrity ap- Visit www.zumix.org/radio or litaliachiamo.wordpress.com; email: 1960s, his stand-up act was a coast- includes three captains, nine total pearances, please visit the official to-coast sensation, spawning a string guests and some fantastic events Health & Fitness Expo website: [email protected]. Tel. 857-334-0868. of hilarious, best-selling comedy al- and attractions — priced at an bostonhealthexpo.com. 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Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Watch your mouth: Russian President The New Jer- COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Vladimir Putin has signed a new law ban- sey family Vita Sinopoli has been contributing her recipes to ning profanity in movies, plays, books and was heart- the Post-Gazette for 15 years. Vita passed away on other cultural works. Existing books and broken when March 18, 2014 and she will be greatly missed by music won’t be censored, but will be slapped Reckless dis- everyone. We will continue to publish her countless with a label reading “Contains obscene lan- appeared over recipes, a gift she left behind and a token to remember guage.” Cinemas will not be allowed to show a year and a half ago. “It was like losing a her by. new films that include swearing, and punk family member,” said Chuck. At the SPAC, ZUCCHINI WITH EGGS bands that sing profane lyrics could be fined the first dog they were introduced to looked or arrested. In the past, Putin himself has just like their old terrier pit bull mix, and In a Light Tomato Sauce been known to have a foul mouth. He once Reckless immediately recognized them. He 2 medium-size zucchini (not 1/3 cup olive oil said he would kill Chechen militants even jumped three feet in the air,” said Chuck. peeled) 1 chopped medium onion when they were sitting “on the crapper,” and “there wasn’t a dry eye in the place.” 2 large ripe tomatoes or a 1 teaspoon dried basil has told reporters, “You must always obey the The brainy Kyle J. Waters of Swampscott four-ounce portion crushed Salt law, not just when they’ve got you by the balls.” says, “Another reason why a dog is man’s tomato 2 or 4 eggs Bella Culo of Chestnut Hill says, “People best friend is because he’s not always call- who spout filthy language in public are tres- ing for explanations.” In a saucepan, sauté onion in oil until opaque. Add passing on our eardrums, and we don’t like A British cop had to beg an arrested cut-up ripened tomatoes or four ounces of crushed tomato. it.” suspect’s mom for a lift to the police station If a heavier sauce is preferred use a four-ounce can tomato Strictly for the birds! A California woman has because he’d lost his car keys. She agreed sauce instead. Cover and simmer about eight to ten min- found herself trapped in a real-life version of to drive the officer and her son who were utes. The Birds after about 300 black birds began handcuffed together to the station in her Wash and cut zucchini lengthwise in half. Then cut each flying into her home every single night. hatchback’s rear seat. half lengthwise again. Slice each zucchini portion into to Shirley Brown said the birds fly down her A Chinese hen was hit by a car going 70 1-inch pieces and set aside. Add chopped zucchini and some chimney at sundown, scatter throughout the miles per hour and survived. “I thought it dried or fresh basil to the saucepan. Add water if more liquid house, and perch on every available surface must be dead, but then I heard a cluck-cluck- is desired and bring to a boil. Stir and cover. Allow zucchini — kitchen countertops, the TV, and even ing,” said driver Huang Lingyong, who found to simmer in tomato for about five minutes. Then crack ceiling fans. “The most horrifying thing is the bird embedded in his bumper. eggs and gently drop each egg from its shell into the the mess they are making” she said. “They Weak ankles, after Italian researchers zucchini/tomato mixture. If possible try not to break up poop.” The birds leave in the morning, only revealed that cracks had appeared in the egg yolk once it is in the saucepan. Cover and simmer to return when it gets dark. “I am thinking ankles of Michelangelo’s David,” and that the slowly until zucchini is tender and eggs are hard-boiled. that with the weather change they will go marble statue carved in 1504 — could soon Serves two. away.” Brown said, “I hope.” collapse under its own 5.5 ton weight. NOTE: This is a recipe prepared originally in our home with Wow! More than 100 people who attended a A real idiot! A Florida teen was arrested after the elongated light green squash called “Cucuzza.” meeting of the nation’s top food safety experts he posted a video titled “Me driving like an From the time I was twelve years old, my parents grew this in Baltimore have fallen ill — with suspected idiot,” in which he crashed into four vehicles vegetable each summer in their vegetable garden. The seeds, food poisoning. Some of the experts developed and injured five people, including himself. passed on to them by relatives and paesani, had originally nausea and diarrhea just hours after eating “We certainly appreciate it,” police said of the come to this country from Sicily. a meal at the Food Safety Summit, and a 18-year-old’s video. I have seldom seen this Cucuzza in produce counters of today. dozen more got miserably sick over the next Ready for this? Monica Lewinsky broke her I know that it is still grown in home gardens by paesani (home- few days. Health officials are now examining almost decade long silence to speak out about town friends of my parents) who dry and store some seeds the Baltimore Convention Center’s kitchens. her affair with former President Bill Clinton. after each summer’s harvest. “We’re not trying to hide anything.” said the It’s “time to burn the beret and bury the blue Though zucchini is a great replacement in this recipe, I some- center’s head. “None of us are very happy.” dress,” the former White House intern wrote times yearn for the sweet taste of the long cucuzza. Since Obamacare’s exchanges became in a 4,300 word article for Vanity Fair, refer- available, the percentage of Americans who ring to the now infamous stained outfit she say they lack health insurance has dropped wore during an intimate encounter with • Mrs. Murphy (Continued from Page 7) to 13.4 percent, down from 15 percent in Clinton. “Sure, my boss took advantage of Hollywood and the media which is being taken March and a peak of 18 percent in late 2013. me,” said Lewinsky, 40, “but I will always started barking about every away. You fought in harm’s Mama Mia! The rate of maternal mortality remain firm on this point: It was a consen- little unpolitical incorrect way, and didn’t know if — the number of mothers who die during sual relationship.” But she felt “suicidal” and remark, America is becom- you would see the next childbirth has climbed by 1.7 percent in humiliated after the fling was made public ing more like a communist day. We Honor you for fight- the U.S. since 1990, even as it dropped by and blames the affair for ruining her chance country. It’s unfortunate we ing for us. It’s a shame the 3.1 percent across the developed world. at a normal life. “I, myself, deeply regret what live in an imperfect world. liberal loonies could care Researchers blame poor people’s lack of happened between me and President So let’s get over it!!! ... A less! ... Salute Our Veterans access to prenatal care. Clinton,” she wrote, “Let me say it again: I, Tribute to Veterans. You on Memorial Day. ... Till Dead issue! In 77 percent of the executions myself, deeply regret what happened.” fought for our freedom, next time! in the U.S. since 1977, the condemned in- Proprio Stonzo says the three chief causes mate was sentenced to death for killing a of divorce are men, women and marriage. white person. 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• Socially Scene (Continued from Page 9) and depicts the four’s search for love, success, and iden- tify in a complex world in this controversial and fiercely funny new play. “What an outrageous honor — the luxury of returning to a theatre I’ve come to call It was 1961 and I was and as we were packing nings of the early part of the home,” says Diamond. “I can teaching at Hyde Park High up for the night, Don Ellis week. This allowed me to be think of no better place to School. In an attempt to earn would count out the money able to play about five nights launch my new play than a master’s degree, I began and divide it four ways. For per week and both Saturday within the smart, warm taking graduate courses at most of the guests at the and Sunday afternoons. As a embrace of the Huntington. my alma mater, Boston State. resort, money was not a result, I was making more Smart People take on big, Since my sophomore year at problem and we did rather money as a musician than as risky ideas and lives in the Boston State (now U-Mass, well satisfying their musical a fledgling teacher. Once I world of questioning and Boston), I was playing music requests. finished my courses, I began flawed humanity. It is thrill- with any bandleader that Well, that first summer to think about expanding ing to have Peter DuBois at called. For the most part, season came to a close and my horizons musically. As a the helm of a ship that looks the major portion of the we played our last weekend result, I began making con- at huge, explosive ideas in playing I did was with the around Labor Day. When I nections in New York hoping nuanced and often humor- Ken Reeves Orchestra. The dropped Don Ellis off, he said to break into the jazz circles ous ways.” Don’t miss baritone Dmitri leader, a man who opposed he would be calling. This there. At the same time, I This smashbox hit is one Hvorostovsky in his Celeb- my first job with the unit he seemed strange, as I usually got hooked up with a come- not to be missed at the rity Series performance on was playing with or leading, received my assignments via dian I had known at Boston Calderwood Pavilion at the Thursday, May 29th at now requested my services phone calls from the booker State, Bob Blasser. He was BCA, 527 Tremont Street, NEC’s Jordan Hall. each week. His name was at the Reeves office or via a doing comedy shows locally Boston. For more on tickets (Photo by Don Ellis, a tenor sax player weekly postcard which listed and was also trying to make and directions you can visit askonasholt.co.uk) who had memorized thou- the jobs, locations and time some headway in New York. www.huntingtontheatre.org or sands of songs and could play frames. Bob, an ex seminarian, was call 617-266-0800. a dance, wedding, or any kind Each time I returned home, friendly with Cardinal Cush- Celebrity Series of Boston Brahms, and R. Schumann, of a reception without a piece I had to have a glass of wine ing and each time a Catho- … This is Dmitri Hvorostov- Mozart, Prokofiev, Britten of music in front of him. with Babbononno who lived lic serviceman was killed in sky’s third appearance with and others. He is the Head During my second sum- the life of a musician vicari- Vietnam from the local area, the Celebrity Series of Bos- of the Estonian Academy of mer with the Reeves office, ously through his grandson. the Cardinal would put a ton. Siberian baritone Dmitri Music and Theatre’s piano Don Ellis, pianist Hank Gils- He had long since stopped show together as a fund- Hvorostovsky has established department. dorf, drummer Al Priest and playing but wanted to remain raiser for the soldier’s fam- an extraordinary interna- This breath taking stage I played weekends at the part of the business through ily. We were the show. I was tional career, performing performance takes place on Chatham Bars Inn in Chat- the stories of his sons, Uncle asked by Bob’s music direc- regularly on the prestigious Thursday, May 29th at NEC’s ham. Ellis put me in as one Paul and Uncle Nick, his tor to join the band last concert stages and opera Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsbor- of the drivers with the stipu- son-in-law my father, and minute and when Bob and houses of North America, ough Street, Boston. For lation that I pick him up and me. I saw each other, it was Europe, and Asia. His dis- more on upcoming shows or drop him off. I lived in East Later in that Labor Day the renewal of a friendship tinctive voice, incomparable tickets visit www.celebrity Boston at the time and he in week, I received a call from started back at Boston State. legato, and breath control series.org, or call 617-482- Arlington. Each Friday after- Don Ellis asking me if I could Within a year, the music place him at the forefront of 6661. noon, I would be ready to drop by his house during director and Bob had a fall- leading baritones in the A Tasty Treat to Compli- head to the Cape after pick- the week. When I was able ing out and he quit. I was world today. His opera reper- ment Your Time in the City ing Don up and we would to sit with him over coffee asked to take over and be- toire, apart from Verdi, … A new American tavern, wend our way through the and cake, he told me that he came the music director of ranges from Mozart to Russell House Tavern, is a Friday afternoon traffic head- was leaving the Reeves office the Bob Blasser Show. Later, Prokofiev. Roles for which he comfortable gathering spot ing south. Because Don led after decades of leading bands as we became involved in the is most noted include: Conte for every occasion from bands for the Reeves office for Ken Reeves. He had made New York scene, we became di Luna in Verdi’s Il trovatore, casual lunch breaks on the and Ken Reeves catered to contact with the owner of partners in the production Posa in Verdi’s Don Carlo, patio to afterwork cocktails old Boston society, Don used Carroll’s Restaurant in Med- end of things. the title role in Verdi’s in the upstairs tavern to Ellis as a professional name. ford. They were setting up On my own, I began work- Rigoletto, Prince Yeletsky in functions in the private din- I didn’t know that his real the down stairs area of the ing with some of the jazz Tchaikovsky’s Pique Dame, ing room and everything in last name was Alessi until I restaurant as a function room musicians in New York. It and the title role in Tchaik- between. saw his driver’s license one and Don was going to be their didn’t hurt that I was Johnny ovsky’s Eugene Onegin. Executive Chef Thomas day. When I questioned him musical director for events Christy Jr., or that I was Recent additions to his rep- Borgia delivers a seasonally- about it, he admitted he was booked in that room. Don Nick Conti’s nephew. Both ertoire include Renato in inspired menu of modern Italian, “I’m not only Italian, would be taking pianist Hank Dad and Uncle Nick had repu- Verdi’s Un ballo in Maschera interpretations of American I’m Sicilian. Reeves wants all Gilsdorf with him but no tations that were held in and the title role of Verdi’s classics, including signa- of his leaders to have Anglo one else from the Reeves of- high esteem both here and Simon Boccanegra. tures like the Crispy Soft sounding names so, I use fice was interested. He hired in the Big Apple. This opened Ivari Ilja is an Estonian Poached Chip-In Farm Egg Ellis. drummer Rene Jacques, and the doors in New York, but pianist trained at the Mos- with Pecorino Aioli, Toasted Playing for the folks who if I wanted to join them as from that point on, I had to cow Conservatory under Vera Brioche and House Pancetta. vacationed at the Chatham the bassist, this would be the prove myself, and hopefully, Gornostayeva and Sergei To accompany Chef Bars Inn was easy. The man- nucleus of the band that I did. Dorensky, best known for Borgia’s menu, Bar Manager agement put us up, fed us in would play all of the functions With Bob Blasser, playing his work as an accompanist. Sam Gabrielli serves an in- the main dining room from held downstairs at Carroll’s. the shows for Cardinal Cush- His collaboration with re- teresting collection of all- the guest menu and allowed On many occasions, the ing, it led to him making nowned singers Dmitri Hvoro- American wines, including us to drink on the house. I band would include trum- inroads for us in New York. stovsky, Irina Arkhipova, two regional wines on tap, didn’t drink, but a couple of pets, trombones and or other We did shows there and as Maria Guleghina, and Elena and a locally-driven craft the other musicians made sax players. Don had music writers and actors, became Zaremba has been particu- beer selection. The cock- up for it. Although they were stands made up for the stage involved with Candid Camera. larly successful. Ilja has also tail menu strikes a balance never drunk, they played and always had music for the Babbononno thought I was held solo recitals in France, between familiar classics Gershwin or Cole Porter tunes we played but he never crazy, but when I told him the United Kingdom, Ger- and modern handcrafted tunes with a glow that only needed the music himself. what the money was like he many, Estonia, Russia, Swe- recipes using only fresh 80 proof could cause. What I Everything we played was backed off. Alan Funt, the den, and Finland, and per- juices, homemade syrups also enjoyed was my share memorized. head guy for Candid Camera, formed as a soloist with sev- and infusions. of the tips. There was a large I stayed with the band set us up with writing and eral orchestras such as Es- Russell House Tavern is brandy snifter located on the for about a year or so. The performing in a commercial tonian National Symphony located at 14 JFK Street, piano and Hank the pianist only nights that I couldn’t for Alka Seltzer. This led Orchestra, Moscow Sym- Cambridge. Call 617-500- would always put a couple of work were the nights I was to an interview with Otto phony Orchestra, St. Peters- 3055 to make a reservation dollars in it before we began taking my graduate courses. Preminger who opened a burg Symphony Orchestra, or visit www.russelhouse to play. When someone would I tried to take courses that few doors for us in Holly- and others. His repertoire cambridge.com for a peek at approach us with a request, were offered in the after- wood. But, I’m out of space focuses on works by Chopin, the menu. a tip was often given to us, noons or during the eve- and that’s a story for another day. GOD BLESS AMERICA — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — Fully Insured THE Lic #017936 Johnny Christy Small Ads Get Orchestra Big Heating & Air Conditioning Results Sales, Service & Installation MUSIC FOR ALL For more information call Ken Shallow 617.593.6211 [email protected] OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 617-227-8929 Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 23, 2014

NEWS BRIEFS WORLD CUP (FROM ITALIAN NEWSPAPERS AND CORNER OTHER PUBLICATIONS) with Christian A. Guarino Compiled by Orazio Z. Buttafuoco The 2014 FIFA WORLD CUP, the greatest Azzurri. England and Uruguay both bring top end talent laden rosters. THE ELIXIR FOR LONGEVITY: TO GO BEYOND 140? and grandest tournament on the planet is For the United States, it will be a far Experiments frequently conducted on mice in labs world- less than three weeks away. This year’s tougher task to advance from group play. The wide have made possible to extend life expectation 30 to competition will be staged in Brazil, the cur- boys in Red, White and Blue drew into Group 40% on average. Italian Researcher Pier Giuseppe Pelicci, rent record holder with five tournament G with Ghana, Portugal and Germany. working and coordinating research at the European Insti- wins. Brazil should prove to be an exciting Ghana has given the U.S. fits in the past tute of Oncology in Milan, stated that experiments have host with the country’s rich footballing his- two Cup tournaments and figures to do the demonstrated that aging can be extended even hundreds tory. The Brazilians or the Seleção (Selec- same this summer. Portugal and Germany of times. Researchers at California’s Buck Institute have tion) will kick off the tournament on Thurs- th are currently ranked 4th and 2nd respectively manipulated two genes of the ‘C-elegans’ worm. The two day, June 12 versus Croatia in Sao Paulo. in the sometimes overrated Fifa world genes respectively sense how much insulin and how many Of greater interest to myself, and, un- rankings. The United States will open ver- amino-acids are in the human body. The first — insulin — doubtedly you the reader is the schedule for sus Ghana on Monday, June 16th at 5:30 pm. had been able to prolong life 30% (in the C-elegans worm), the Italian national team and that of the Their next test will be versus Cristiano but the other by a whopping 100%. By manipulating the United States. The Azzurri (Blues) are posi- Ronaldo and the Portuguese on Sunday, two genes researchers expect a life expectancy of 130%, tioned in Group D and will kick off their June 22nd at 5:30 pm and close out group instead they got a very surprising 500%, as it was announced World Cup versus England on Saturday, th play versus the Germans on Thursday, and explained by the researcher-coordinator Pankaj Kapadi. June 14 at 5:30 p.m. The rest of the Group June 26th at 11:30 am. For a man, such result would mean a life expectancy of stage games for the Italians will be versus th All Group stage games for both Italy and about 400 years! Claudio Franceschi, aging expert at the Costa Rica on Friday, June 20 at 11:30 am the United States will be broadcast on ESPN. University of Bologna, is working on ways to prolong life and finishing with Uruguay on Tuesday, th even further (beyond the theorized limit of 400), is also the June 24 at 11:30 am. A look at the rest of the World Cup coordinator of an European project, the ‘Nu-age,’ a member An early look at the schedule and oppo- groupings… of the specific ‘human’ side, is studying the over 105 (the nents looks like a difficult draw for the centenary that is becoming too common). However, he finds it nearly impossible to manipulate the genes in man, but 2014 FIFA World Cup Groups are able to get control of other factors. GROUP A GROUP B GROUP C GROUP D Researchers are also pursuing the study of plants to iso- 1 Brazil 1 Spain 1 Colombia 1 Uruguay late substances that can slow down aging. Pelicci has also 2 Croatia 2 Netherlands 2 Greece 2 Costa Rica discussed three other ways: the first is to determine how 3 Mexico 3 Chile 3 Ivory Coast 3 England much glucose is present in the organism; the second is 4 Cameroon 4 Australia 4 Japan 4 Italy the gene (the two mentioned above) that feels the body’s amount of amino-acids; and the third (the gene Sirt 1) that GROUP E GROUP F GROUP G GROUP H detects the amount of calories (in the body) is essentially 1 Switzerland 1 Argentina 1 Germany 1 Belgium of primary importance to find an alternative to the ma- 2 Ecuador 2 Bosnia and Herzegovina 2 Portugal 2 Algeria nipulation of genes. One is the limitation of calories, i.e., 3 France 3 Iran 3 Ghana 3 Russia the reduction of food intake to near starvation. But this 4 Honduras 4 Nigeria 4 USA 4 Korea Republic alternative looks unappealing, for it provokes serious col- lateral effects. Hence the interest in the study of plants. As Next week will be the start of a two-part series on the history of the Italian National Pelucci explains, they have learned to live for centuries. A Team, from modest beginnings in 1910 through four glorious World Championships. few even opine by saying that some plants can live forever! Many companies are studying plants hoping to find sub- stances that can provide longer life, and give the discov- erer a patent! A few decades ago, the molecule ‘resveratrol,’ • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) which is found in red wine and in red grapes, was hailed as always my favorite charac- too unhappy when the first getting fined by Miami and an elixir of long life. Meanwhile investors are pumping ter. What baby boomer out openly gay to be drafted in ordered to go to a training millions in the hope of finding, even within the next two- there doesn’t still love danc- the NFL kisses his boyfriend. program for “education.” three years, the miraculous elixir. Stay tuned! ing to the Village People and I think Sam personally can I hope Sam makes the Ari- having great fun doing it do what he wants, but others zona Cardinals because in • Newseum (Continued from Page 1) too? have a right to voice their the end being gay has noth- poverty and injustice.” art experience that blends People in North Dakota opinions too, but in politi- ing to do with playing football. “This is an exciting new news history with up-to-the- need to get a life if an Indian cally correct America, we Either he can or he can’t. His partnership between the second technology and hands- Chief bothers them. suffer from a new liberal private life is his private life Newseum and the Smith- on exhibits. The Newseum 40th Anniversary of McCarthyism. If you dis- and so too should Don Jones sonian’s Our American Jour- Institute serves as a forum Watergate agree you are a bigot or a and his tweets whether you ney program, an immigra- for First Amendment study, Memories of Watergate and hater. agree with him or not. tion and migration initia- exploration and education. the forced resignation of Miami Dolphins Defensive Quote to Note tive,” said Michelle Delaney, The Newseum is a 501(c)(3) President Richard M. Nixon Back Don Jones decided to “Too many Americans are senior program officer at the public charity funded by came back to me recently tweet away his disapproval of out of work and our debt is out Smithsonian. “Objects and generous individuals, cor- when I read the recent obitu- the kissing. 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Boxing Ringside HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB by Richard Preiss WITH BOBBY FRANKLIN

The photographs in both the B’s fans because of his physi- BOOK REVIEW: Globe and Herald captured the cal, enforcer style of play. He moment in a timeless for- is also 37, on the downward CHUVALO ever. There they were in the slope in terms of hockey play- bench area — the Bruins ing years remaining. A Fighter’s Life players and coaching staff — “I thought he had an up and The Story of Boxing’s Last Gladiator their heads and eyes lifted down year,” noted Chiarelli. skyward, much like the in- “He isn’t just a fighter be- By George Chuvalo with Murray Greig • Harper Collins credulous earthlings depicted cause he contributed on his in those old black and white line. But there is definitely a flying saucer movies. trending away from that style.” However, the B’s were not Chiarelli indicated that he gazing up at an unidentified would meet again with Thorn- flying object (UFO) but a sta- ton, who lives in Charlestown tionary, suspended one — the and really wants to stay in Jumbotron — upon which an Boston. alien tale was displayed. Another player who came For there, in the closing in for comments was Brad moments of Game 7 with Marchand. Chiarelli indicated Montreal, the reality of the that Marchand may have to unexpected was about to land. change part of his game by The B’s, the best team in the finding a balance between league and the winners of the his aggressive, agitator style President’s Trophy for amass- and being “a real good hockey ing the most points over the player. We have to dial back rigorous 82-game schedule in some of that stuff,” said the 30-team league, were Chiarelli. George Chuvalo today. about to be eliminated in the So, it’ll be a longer summer be doing, but it was effective. second round. for the B’s this year. Remem- Chuvalo’s accounts of his By their arch enemy — the ber, that the B’s lost in the Chuvalo vs. Ali 1st fight. many fights are interesting Canadiens — no less. The 2013 Stanley Cup Final on to read, as well as the many end came despite the fact that June 24th. This year, the The 1960s and ’70s are Chuvalo was a stick and characters he was associ- the B’s had not one, but two Garden ice was removed on considered by many boxing move boxer during the early ated with during his long chances to put the only team May 19th. The core of the team fans as the golden age of part of his career. He would career, some very shady and from Canada participating in should remain the same. The heavyweight boxing. The later change to the brawling some downright comical. His the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs overall goal is that next year names Ali, Frazier, Fore- style he is best remembered relationship with his man- away for good. In tennis, it’s the final results will be man, Quarry, Ellis, Norton, for when he realized he had ager Irving Ungerman was called double match point. better. Young, Shavers, Lyle, and superior strength and punch- quite rocky and strained But the Bruins couldn’t take SETTLING FOR SIXTH? — many others will always be ing power over most of his over the years. He speaks advantage — not even after Hey, maybe not. Just because remembered. I’m not sure if opponents. well of his very loyal trainer the series had been reduced the Celtics only captured the it was exactly the golden age, George built up an impres- Teddy McWhorter, who was to a best-of-three affair with sixth pick in NBA draft lottery but it certainly was a period sive record early in his by his side for most of his two of those games in Boston. doesn’t mean that something of the most competitive career against solid compe- career. He wasn’t crazy “When you look at our team was lost. There may well be matches in heavyweight his- tition. He actively cam- about Rocky Marciano. and the way we play we are some real good talent out tory. Fight fans argue over paigned for a match against A lot of the book is choppy, a team that usually can there when you get past the who was the greatest boxer, another up and coming star and at times there is way wear other teams down and first five. The one we like the greatest slugger, who by the name of Cassius Clay, too much information about create more scoring opportu- best is Larry Bird who was had the best jab, hook, right but Clay wanted nothing to what went on during train- nities — which we just didn’t selected sixth overall in the hand, the hardest puncher. do with him at that stage of ing. I’m not sure if it is really do,” explained Bruins Presi- 1978 NBA draft. And then in Opinions differ on all of his career. A few years later, necessary to get into the dent Cam Neely at a press 1996 Antoine Walker also these categories, but in one after Clay, now Ali, had details of how wet dreams conference five days after the was chosen as the sixth man. department all boxing fans become champion, George’s may or may not affect a B’s were sidelined for the Paul Pierce was even fur- are in agreement. When manager got a call offering boxer’s performance, and of summer. ther down the list — 10th in it comes to who had the Chuvalo a shot at Ali and the the measures taken to pre- “We just didn’t play our type 1998. best chin, the name George Heavyweight Title. The only vent them. of hockey that you saw over But we digress. The C’s also Chuvalo is always the one catch was, George had to be The toughest chapter to the course of the regular sea- have the 17th pick in this that comes out on top. ready for the bout in only get through is the one about son. We weren’t getting pucks year’s draft, scheduled for Chuvalo fought nearly all of three weeks. It seems that George’s family life. His in properly, we weren’t get- June 26th in Brooklyn. Well- the top heavyweights of the Ali and Ernie Terrell had youngest son, a heroin ad- ting them in deep. We weren’t known NBA players who were day over the course of 20 signed for a fight to be dict, committed suicide. Two able to create any type of cycle not chosen until #17 include years. He lost close deci- held in Toronto. Terrell had other sons died from over- game that we usually do. We Shawn Kemp in 1989 and sions to Floyd Patterson (A pulled out and the pro- dosing on drugs, and his didn’t have multiple opportu- Jermaine O’Neal in 1996. Ring Magazine Fight of the moters needed a last minute first wife, Lynne, committed nities. When we were in the So, you just can’t tell. Year) and Oscar Bonavena, replacement. Chuvalo was suicide. Chuvalo discusses zone it was usually one and Anyone selected could rise won a decision over Cleve- more than happy to step in. all of this and the pain he done.” to the occasion over time land Williams, and kayoed In a fight that went the full suffered while coping with Earlier, on Breakup Day, and become an NBA All-Star. Jerry Quarry. In that time distance, Ali showed his bril- it, but I also got the sense two days after they were It’s also true that anyone he was never knocked off liant speed and reflexes, but there is more to the story eliminated, B’s coach Claude selected could fail to measure his feet. That is an amazing George was not intimidated as he excuses a lot of bad be- Julien, indicated it was a up and be gone from the accomplishment when you and gave Ali plenty to handle havior on the part of all series that featured frustra- league within a year or two. look at the people he fought. while punishing him to the involved including himself. tion and disappointment. “I The selections are based George had a total of 93 bouts body. George loves to tell He remarried shortly after know it’s frustrating for partially on numbers — and was only stopped on two people that after the bout he his wife’s suicide and said everybody,” said Julien, who which can’t measure effort, occasions, against two of the went dancing with his wife his new wife, Joanne, is the has been behind the Bruins heart, attitude and motiva- most devastating punchers of while Ali went to the hospi- reason he didn’t take his own bench since 2007. I think our tion. And in the end those are the time: Joe Frazier and tal because he was urinat- life. This chapter left me players are extremely disap- the attributes — when com- George Foreman. He won 73 ing blood from the damage questioning the character of pointed. They feel they let the bined with skill — that will fights with an amazing 64 of caused by the body punches the man outside of the ring. city, our fans and everybody determine winners or losers those wins coming via knock he absorbed. As boxing autobiographies down. I know that for a fact. in the league. out. Chuvalo gave Muham- This fight sealed Chuvalo’s go, this is not one of the best, “I’ve heard from a lot of the IN MEMORIAM — Remem- mad Ali 2 very tough battles, reputation as a force to be but Chuvalo fans will enjoy players and our guys take bering Red Sox Spanish lan- the first being for the cham- reckoned with. reading George’s side of the pride in representing this city guage play-by-play radio an- pionship over 15 rounds. Ali loved giving his oppo- story about his many great and this organization. There nouncer Juan Pedro (Papa Now, George Chuvalo has nents nicknames, and it fights. He also goes through were huge disappointments Oso) Villaman on the ninth published the story of his is interesting reading how a list of questions he is often after the final game.” anniversary of his passing life. He was born in 1937, Ali came to bestow the moni- asked. It is very interesting GM Peter Chiarelli indi- (May 30, 2005). He died in an the son of Croatian immi- ker “The Washerwoman” on to hear whom he considers cated that the team is in good early morning car accident on grant parents who had George. Instead of taking of- the best defensive fighter he shape going forward and that Route 93 in Wilmington while settled in Canada. Not being fense at the name, Chuvalo ever fought. I agree with his while there will be some en route to his home in a very good student, George used it as a way to drum assessment on that one. changes, he described them Lawrence following a Red Sox- learned the value of hard up publicity by staging a I can’t highly recommend as tweaking rather than Yankees weekend series in physical work early in life. couple of events attired in a this book, but if you are a wholesale in nature. New York. He was 46 and in At 12 years of age he stepped washerwoman’s garb. Kind of Chuvalo fan it is worth read- One player that might be on his eighth season with the into a boxing gym for the an odd thing for one of the ing, just be ready to be a bit thin ice is veteran Shawn Spanish language broadcasts first time. Believe it or not, toughest guys in the world to disappointed by him. Thornton, beloved by many at the time of his passing.