THE BUZZ - The Word Boston

Friday , November 30, 2012
THE BUZZ
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
THE BUZZ ............... 1
THE WORD ON
YOUR FINANCIAL
FUTURE .................. 3
HAPPENINGS .......... 5
CURRENT
EVENTS................. 10
THE ARTS ........ 18-19
Art ............................ 18
Films......................... 18
Music and Dance ...... 19
HEALTH AND
FITNESS................ 20
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Volume 8, Number 22
“Art is communication.”
~ Allan Rohan Crite
THE ARTIST: ALLAN ROHAN CRITE
by Pat Williams
Art is defined as “the quality, production,
expression, or realm, according to aesthetic
principles, of what is beautiful, appealing, or of
more than ordinary significance.” Allan Rohan
Crite created art. (Pictured at left, Oil painting of
Allan Rohan Crite, 2010 by T.A. Charron)
Born in North Plainfield, New Jersey on March 20,
1910, Crite began his career as an artist after his
mother Annamae encouraged him to sketch and
draw, while she studied at Harvard Extension
School. After graduating from English High School,
Crite attended the prestigious School of the
Museum of Fine Arts on scholarship. During that
time, the up-and-coming artist also took care of his
mother after a stroke left his father incapacitated. In
1940, Crite took a job as a draftsman at the
Charlestown Naval Shipyard, “He was at the
shipyard by day but he was working feverishly on
his commissions and artwork in the evenings. He’d leave the shipyard at 4:00 p.m. and he
started his second job, which was his art in the evening,” said Jackie Cox-Crite.
Over the next several decades, Crite continued working as a draftsman by day and artist by
night. In 1971, Crite and his mother moved into a four-story townhouse at 410 Columbus
Avenue in Boston’s South End, after being displaced from their Dilworth Street home. Crite
went on to establish the Crite House Museum which hosted an estimated 4,000 visitors a
year and housed more than 6,000 pieces of art. When his mother died in 1977, Crite
remained at the Columbus Avenue townhouse. In 1990, art consultant and businesswoman
Jackie Cox entered his life. After visiting Crite’s house, Cox discovered that Crite had
amassed “tens of thousands of pieces of art,” “The art in Mr. Crite’s house was everywhere,
it was like wallpaper,” Cox-Crite said. “There were works in closets, art was behind false
walls and the basement had boxes and boxes of stuff.” Three years later, the couple married.
That’s when Cox-Crite began the tedious process of identifying and cataloguing countless oil
paintings, pencil sketches, lithographs, drawings and other artwork.
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THE BUZZ (cont’d)
THE ARTIST: ALLAN ROHAN CRITE (Continued from Page 1)
In June of 2003, Crite suffered a heart attack and stroke. Shortly after being
released from rehabilitation, he and Cox-Crite moved out of the house and
into a nearby housing complex, “I became caretaker, more than anything
else. It wasn’t about the art, it wasn’t about the house, it was about his safety
and welfare. I was told that [Crite] had 30 days, tops, when I checked him
out of Spaulding [Rehabilitation Hospital]. He lived four more years,” said
Cox-Crite. Soon after Crite’s death in September of 2007 at the age of 97,
Cox-Crite began packing, labeling and deciding which of the artist’s works
would be placed in storage or sold, “After he passed, I was wrestling with
how I could protect and preserve the art, that was the main objective,” said
Cox-Crite.
The townhouse was sold to local developers in 2009 and converted into
luxury condominiums. Cox-Crite, along with a host of interns, consultants
and volunteers, continued the task of indexing and archiving and in April of
2011, the Georgia native founded the Allan Rohan Crite Research Institute &
Library. The Institute hopes to have a comprehensive web-based listing of Crite’s collections when the project is finished,
“We are organizing the collections. The collections basically tell the story of his life,” said Cox-Crite. (Pictured above left,
Allan Rohan Crite – School’s Out, 1936)
Last March, Impressions-The Sound of Night, an exhibition of nature
photographs by Arni Cheatham, opened at the Institute, “I think Arni is
such a special individual, I like him a lot. He has a very mellow
disposition, very soothing, very easy going. I started collecting his work
years ago. The art compliments the space because it is peaceful,” said
Cox-Crite. The exhibit will be on view until March of 2014. (Pictured at
right, interior of the Allan Rohan Crite Research Institute & Library)
Although Crite’s work is in the permanent collection of nearly
300 institutions around the world and can be found in hundreds of private
collections, the public will never fully appreciate his contributions to the
art world. Along with making art for eight decades, Crite was a prolific
writer who authored an impressive collection of unpublished manuscripts, plays, short stories, social commentaries,
novels, novellas and poems, “He started writing [a journal] when he was 12 years old. He wrote in his journal every day of
his life. He has [over] 80 years of diaries which are fantastic,” said Cox-Crite. “[The Institute] is available for students,
researchers, writers or anyone who wants to know more about Mr. Crite’s life and his work. That’s why we are here.”
The Allan Rohan Crite Research Institute & Library is located at 209 Columbus Ave., Third Floor, Suite 3B, Boston, MA.
Visitors are welcome by appointment only. For more information, call (617) 236-4446 or visit
www.criteresearchinstitute.org.
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THE WORD ON YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE
AVOID GOING BROKE PAYING FOR YOUR KIDS’ ACTIVITIES
Half a decade ago, kids honed their athletic skills at the neighborhood park. Now, organized sports teams, camps and
clinics have replaced parks and pick-up games. What’s more the cost of youth athletics, like many consumer products,
has dramatically increased.
In addition to team fees, there’s often pressure to buy expensive equipment and to pay for private lessons and pricey
camps. Plus, the extras — such as out-of-town weekend tournaments, embroidered sweatshirts, team photos and
post-game celebrations — can put unexpected strain on your pocketbook.
But the cost of kids’ activities doesn’t begin or end with sports. Art, foreign language and dance and music lessons are
among the seemingly endless list of extracurricular activities designed to enrich children’s lives. And the cost of these
activities doesn’t follow the school calendar.
Summertime fun is also a big business: paying for day trips, educational and arts programming, day and overnight
camps, pool and club memberships and other activities can add up, especially in families with multiple children.
So, it’s not surprising that many parents struggle with the question of how to provide their children with opportunities to
grow physically and emotionally without breaking the bank. Here are a few tips that can help you identify the costs and
rein them in.
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Know your budget — Determine how much you can afford to spend on kids’ activities. Start by making sure that
you’ve put aside cash for your family’s short-term financial stability, roughly enough to cover six months of living
expenses if a job loss or other family emergency occurs. Also be sure that you are saving enough for retirement and
future goals. Then, determine how much of your remaining flexible income you can — and want to — spend on your
children’s activities.
Evaluate your goals and expectations for activity — Identify what level of play or involvement makes the most
sense given your child’s time, talent and interest, and your budget. For example, an intramural sports team may be
more affordable than a travelling team because intramural teams typically have fewer practices, games and travel
expenses, which helps reduce costs.
Assess an activity’s actual cost — Start by talking with the instructor. In addition to a registration fee, there may be
other expenses — such as uniforms, equipment, event tickets, travel and year-end gifts — that aren’t immediately
apparent. Gathering this information will help you understand the activity’s total cost and whether it fits your budget
before it’s too late.
Prioritize the options — Sit down with your child and list all of the activities he or she is involved in or would like to
sign up for. Then identify which activities are your best investments by asking your child to rank those activities from
the ones they like most to those they like least. When your children are old enough to understand the value of a
dollar, discuss the amount set aside for their activities and help them decide if they want to participate in one or two
more expensive pursuits or several less expensive ones.
Spend equally or close to it — Budget the same number of dollars to each child’s extracurricular activities and stick
as close to that number as possible to help prevent feelings of unfairness among siblings.
Help reduce activity costs — Use parent meetings as an opportunity to ask important questions to the group. Do the
kids really need new warm-ups every year? Can out-of-town travel be limited to one trip (or none) per season? Can a
carpool be organized to help save time and money?
Share costs — Consider requiring your children to cover a portion of the extracurricular expenses when they are old
enough to earn money by working part-time or doing odd jobs. This will help them learn to budget their own dollars
while helping to lighten your financial load.
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THE WORD ON YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE
(cont’d)
AVOID GOING BROKE PAYING FOR YOUR KIDS’ ACTIVITIES (Continued from Page 3)
Match what you spend
Even though your child’s high school graduation date may seem far off, it will arrive sooner than you think. So for every
dollar you spend on an extracurricular activity today, invest the same amount for your child’s post-secondary education if
you’re able. Doing so will help ensure that long-term education goals for your child aren’t compromised by your current
investment in their personal development.
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Darryl R. Ruffen, MBA, is a Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Danvers, MA. He specializes in
fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 11 years. To contact him, call
(978) 777-8382, Gracy and Associates, 175 Andover St., 3rd Floor, Danvers, MA 01923.
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HAPPENINGS
ARTROX! HOLIDAY POP-UP SHOP
The ArtROX! Holiday Pop-Up Shop will be held every Friday (11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.); Saturday and Sunday
(11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.); and Monday (11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) at 2201 Washington St., Roxbury, MA. Support local
small businesses by shopping at the ArtROX! Holiday Pop-Up Shop. Look for weekly specials by vendors, fun for the
kids and more. For more information, visit www.discoverroxbury.org. This is a FREE event.
EQUITY FORUM 2012 – TIME FOR ACTION!
Equity Forum 2012 will be held Friday, November 30, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 1
from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at SEIU 1199, 150 Mt. Vernon St., Dorchester, MA. This two-day forum will bring together
residents, community organizations, policymakers and activists to learn about, assess and discuss the best practices and
strategies to advance equity in good jobs, transportation, fair and affordable housing and displacement, health care and
more. There will be workshops and activities on how to define equity and strategies for advancing equitable development;
networking and Q&A sessions with equity movement leaders; a gift bag with workshop materials; complimentary breakfast
on Forum Day 1; and breakfast and lunch on Forum Day 2. To register and for more information, visit
http://action4equity.org. This is a FREE event.
SHARKS, AND WHALES, AND LOBSTERS, AND MORE AT FIRST NIGHT WORKSHOPS
Hawthorne Youth Community Center (HYCC) invites youth, parents, families and seniors to Sharks, and Whales,
and Lobsters, and More at First Night Workshops on Saturday, December 1, 8 and 15, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to
12:00 Noon at HYCC, 9 Fulda St., Roxbury, MA. Participants will be creating a sea creature to carry in the 2013 First
Night Parade. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required. For more information and to register, call
(617) 427-0613 or email [email protected]. This is a FREE event.
BOOK AND ART SALE AT THE PARKER HILL BRANCH LIBRARY
The Friends of the Parker Hill Library invite you to a Book and Art Sale on Saturday, December 1, 2012 from
9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Parker Hill Branch Library, 1497 Tremont St., Roxbury, MA. For more information, call
(617) 427-3820. This is a FREE event.
HOMEBUYER 101 WORKSHOP
A Homebuyer 101 Workshop will be held Saturday, December 1 and 8, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the
Central Library in Copley Square (Orientation Room), 700 Boylston St., Boston, MA. This workshop will help you buy
your first home in Boston. Topics include shopping for a home in a competitive real estate market; introduction to the
mortgage process and finding the right mortgage; understanding how credit works and what must be done to obtain a
good credit score; assembling a winning team of homebuying professionals; and the legal aspects of purchasing a
home and what to expect at closing. To register, call (617) 635-4663 or visit www.bostonhomecenter.com. This is
FREE event.
WEATHERIZE NOW! OPEN HOUSE AND WINTER PARTY
Boston Building Resources invites you to their Weatherize Now! Open House and Winter Party on Saturday,
December 1, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Boston Building Resources, 100 Terrace St., Roxbury, MA. What
better way to bring in the holidays than by making your home warmer and more comfortable? Experts will show you how
to use and install weatherization materials. Holiday treats will be served and parking is available. For more information,
call (617) 524-3950. This is a FREE event.
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR
Don’t miss a Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Codman
Square Branch Library, 690 Washington St., Dorchester, MA. The event will include unique, affordable gifts, discount
gift cards, gift wrapping and many activities. For more information, call (617) 436-8214. This is a FREE event.
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HAPPENINGS (cont’d)
OPEN HOUSE AT THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Boston Public Library will host an Open House on Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the
Central Library in Copley Square (Norman B. Leventhal Map Center), 700 Boylston St., Boston, MA. Join the Library for
an afternoon of hands-on activities for children including map-themed puzzles, word games, origami, bookmark-making
and guided tours. For more information, call (617) 536-5400. This is a FREE event.
CITY COUNCIL HEARING ON BOSTON’S RESIDENT JOB POLICY
A City Council Hearing on Boston’s Resident Job Policy will be held Monday, December 3, 2012 from 6:00 to
8:00 p.m. at the Kit Clark Senior Center, 1500 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA. Come and let your voice be heard. For
more information, call (617) 635-3716. This is a FREE event.
BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS
Boston Public Schools Developmental Screenings will be held Tuesday, December 4, 2012 and Tuesday,
March 5 and April 2, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Campbell Resource Center, 1216 Dorchester Ave.,
Dorchester, MA. There will be vision, hearing, speech, motor and health screenings as well as a parent interview. The
screening is being held to identify a delay in one or more areas of development and is for three and four year olds. The
child(ren) being screened must be Boston residents, attend the screening with a parent or guardian and bring proof of
residency to the screening. For more information, call (617) 635-7800 or email Maryann Molloy at
[email protected]. This is FREE event.
DORCHESTER COALITION FOR SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS GANG PREVENTION
WORKSHOP
The Dorchester Coalition for Safe Neighborhoods will host a Gang Prevention Workshop on Tuesday,
December 4 and Wednesday, December 5, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Corcoran-Jennison Harbor
Point Conference Center, 150 Mount Vernon St., Dorchester, MA. Workshop topics include the current landscape of
gangs in Boston; Boston’s defending childhood initiative; the national forum on youth violence prevention in Boston;
Boston Reentry Initiative update; and more. The event is open to residents, service providers, youth workers, clergy,
business owners, law enforcement, neighborhood watch members, community groups, educators, social workers,
housing managers and others. A light breakfast and lunch will be served. To register, call Martha Wyatt at
(617) 748-3186. This is FREE event.
WOMEN FOR WHITTIER HOLIDAY TEA
Whittier Street Health Center will host Women for Whittier Holiday Tea on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 from 4:00 to
5:30 p.m. at the Clinic, 1290 Tremont St., Roxbury, MA. Join Whittier Street Health Center and Attorney General Martha
Coakley to learn more about domestic violence, protecting victim’s rights and issues impacting women and families. In
addition to discussing serious and important health topics there will be fun activities with an engaged and lively group. To
RSVP and for more information, call (617) 989-3182. This is a FREE event.
HOLIDAY WREATH-MAKING EVENT FOR HOMICIDE SURVIVORS
A Holiday Wreath-Making Event for Homicide Survivors will be held Tuesday, December 4, 2012 from 6:00 to
8:00 p.m. at the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute, 1452 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA. Spend an evening exploring
your creative side. Everything you need to create a holiday keepsake in honor of your loved one will be provided. This is
a FREE event.
STRATEGIES TO ORGANIZE THE WHITE WORKING CLASS
Strategies to Organize the White Working Class will be held Tuesday, December 4, 2012 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at
the Union of Minority Neighborhoods, 42 Seaverns Ave., Jamaica Plain, MA. The white working class has been
supporting policies, politicians and positions against their interests for more than 30 years. Tea Party activists,
Republicans and conservative ideologues have been successful in reaching this community. What must progressive
organizers do to reach them and when do we begin. Be a part of the conversation. For more information, call
(617) 522-3349. This is a FREE event.
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HAPPENINGS (cont’d)
LGBT AND/OR HIV+ FOCUS GROUP PARTICIPANTS NEEDED
GLAD will be holding a LGBT and/or HIV+ Focus Group on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at a
location in Downtown Crossing in Boston (the specific location of the focus group will be provided to those who are
participating). GLAD is looking for a diverse group of 8-12 individuals to participate – preferably ranging in ages, ethnic
backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations and HIV statuses. Participants will receive a small stipend. Snacks
and light refreshments will be provided. If you are interested in participating or have questions, call Michelle Weiser at
(617) 778-6726 or email [email protected]. This is a FREE event.
MISSION MAIN CONCERNED RESIDENTS COMMITTEE’S 4TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY
CRAFTS AND HEALTH FAIR
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Mission Main Concerned Residents Committee will host their 4 Annual Holiday Crafts and Health Fair on
Thursday, December 6, 2012 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Mission Main Community Room, 43 Smith St., Roxbury,
MA. Come out and support local vendors! Get great bargains and health screenings. Dinner will be provided. For more
information, call (617) 708-8141. This is a FREE event.
HOW TO LIVE WITHIN YOUR MEANS WORKSHOP
A How to Live Within Your Means Workshop will be held Thursday, December 6, 2012 from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. at the
Uphams Corner Branch Library, 500 Columbia Rd., Dorchester, MA. Jackie Cooper will discuss the do’s and don’ts of
spending and explain the difference between wants and necessities. Registration is required. To register, call
(617) 635-4663 or visit www.bostonhomecenter.com. This is FREE event.
HUD APPROVED FORECLOSURE PREVENTION COUNSELING FORUMS
ESAC Sustainable Homeownership Center will host HUD-Approved Foreclosure Prevention Counseling Forums
on Thursday, December 6 and 13, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Brookside Community Health Center,
3297 Washington St., Jamaica Plain, MA. These forums will teach participants how to avoid foreclosure. For more
information, call (617) 524-2555 or visit www.esacboston.org. This is a FREE event.
BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOL CITYWIDE SHOWCASE
A Boston Public School Citywide Showcase will be held Thursday, December 6, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at
Madison Park High School (Cafeteria), 75 Malcolm X Blvd., Roxbury, MA. This Showcase is for parents and guardians
who wish to register their children for school and Boston Public School families who are ready to move on to their next
school. Registration, transfers and changes of address will take place at the Showcase. For more information, call
(617) 635-9455 or visit www.bostonpublicschools.org/register. This is FREE event.
OPENING DOORS TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING
Opening Doors to Federal Government Contracting will be held Friday, December 7, 2012 from 10:00 to
11:00 a.m. at SBA, 10 Causeway St. (Room 265), Boston, MA. Looking for new markets for your small business’ goods
and services? Consider selling to the federal government in 2012. To RSVP, call Theresa Mooers at (617) 565-5604 or
email [email protected]. This is a FREE event.
FEDERAL CONTRACT CERTIFICATIONS WORKSHOP
Learn about small business, small disadvantaged business, women owned small business and veteran and service
disabled certifications at a Federal Contract Certifications Workshop on Friday, December 7, 2012 from 11:15 a.m.
to 12:15 p.m. at SBA, 10 Causeway St. (Room 265), Boston, MA. Small business certifications are like professional
certifications; they document a special capability or status that will help you compete in the marketplace. Unlike permits
and licenses, you do not need to obtain certifications to legally operate. However, in order to take advantage of
business opportunities, such as government contracts, you may need to obtain some certifications. To RSVP, call
Theresa Mooers at (617) 565-5604 or email [email protected]. This is a FREE event.
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HAPPENINGS (cont’d)
YOUNG MEN’S SUCCESS SERIES
The Young Men’s Success Series will be held Saturday, December 8, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon at the
Area B-2 Police Station, 135 Dudley St., Roxbury, MA. Robert Rivers, President/CEO of Eastern Bank will be the
featured speaker. For more information, call (617) 833-7347 or email [email protected]. This is a FREE event.
GREEN ENTREPRENEUR SMALL BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT
A Green Entrepreneur Small Business Networking Event will be held Saturday, December 8, 2012 from 10:30 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. at the Roslindale Branch Library, 4246 Washington St., Roslindale, MA. This is a networking event for
entrepreneurs and small business people. There will be monthly workshops and panels of small business experts who will
provide information to help you improve your business and launch your business idea. Networking time with other small
business people will also be available. Speakers include Myrna Greenfield, Sequoia Varona, Pamela St. Aimee and
Jojo Gutfarb. To RSVP, call Owen Toney at (617) 427-6293 or email [email protected]. This is FREE event.
SCIENCE CLUB FOR GIRLS
Science Club for Girls will be held Saturday, December 8, 2012 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Simmons College (Alumnae
Hall) 300 The Fenway, Boston, MA. See science in a whole new way! Local scientists and engineers will have interactive
booths where you can experience fun, hands-on activities and demonstrations. This event is open to girls in grades K2-6
and their families. For more information, visit www.scienceclubforgirls.org. This is FREE event.
KENNEDY LIBRARY FORUMS
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Columbia Point, Dorchester, MA is pleased to present the
Kennedy Library Forums, a series of public affairs programs on a diverse range of historical, political and cultural topics
reflecting the legacy of President and Mrs. John F. Kennedy. Doors open an hour before each forum begins. For more
information or to make a reservation, call (617) 514–1643 or register online at www.jfklibrary.org. Reservations guarantee
a seat in the building, but not in the main hall. Once the main hall is full, audience members will be seated in an overflow
theater where the forum will be streamed live. This is a FREE event.
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Sunday, December 9 – 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. – Celebrating the Life of Tip O’Neill. On the centennial of the birth of
former House Speaker Tip O’Neill, journalists Mike Barnicle, Marty Nolan, Al Hunt, Cokie Roberts and Steve
Roberts will share their memories of the Speaker. Charlie Gibson will moderate.
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Tuesday, December 11 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. – A Discussion with Attorney General Eric Holder Jr. As the nation
marks the 50th anniversary of numerous civil rights milestones during the Kennedy presidency, Attorney General Eric
Holder Jr. will reflect on this history, the progress that has been made and the challenges facing our nation today.
Wednesday, December 12 – 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. – The Life of Joseph P. Kennedy. David Nasaw will discuss his
new book, The Patriarch: The Remarkable Life and Turbulent Times of Joseph P. Kennedy. Christopher Lydon
will moderate.
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK AT BUNKER HILL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bunker Hill Community College Community Center for Entrepreneurship presents Entrepreneurship Week on
Monday, December 10, 2012 (D-Lounge from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.); Tuesday, December 11 (Room C202 from
10:00 to 11:30 a.m.); Wednesday, December 12 (Room E175 and D-Lounge from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.); and
Thursday, December 13 (Room C202 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.) at the College, 250 New Rutherford Ave., Boston, MA.
There will be workshops, speakers and a mini trade fair featuring The Firm, BHCC’s Entrepreneurship Club. For more
information, call (617) 228-3224 or email [email protected]. This is FREE event.
HAWTHORNE COMMUNITY CENTER’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
Catch the spirit of the season at Hawthorne Community Center’s Annual Holiday Celebration on Monday,
December 10, 2012 from 5:15 to 6:00 p.m. at Marcella Park, Marcella and Highland Sts., Roxbury, MA. This multicultural
event will feature entertainment by the Hawthorne After School program, community caroling, hot chocolate and cake.
This is FREE event.
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HAPPENINGS (cont’d)
MAHA HOMEBUYER CLASSES
MAHA HomeBuyer Classes are held monthly at a variety of locations. Graduates from the MAHA classes will receive
a certificate which will allow the participant access to a number of programs that assist first–time homebuyers. The
certificate is also a requirement for acquiring lottery property and certain mortgage products in Boston and other cities
and towns. Graduates are eligible for free one–on–one credit and homebuying counseling. The classes are 12 hours by
either attending four evenings or two Saturdays and the cost is $35. For more information, email Hilda Fernandez at
[email protected] or visit www.mahahome.org. The class schedule is as follows:
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Monday and Wednesday, December 10, 12, 17 and 19, 2012 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at SBLI, 1 Linscott Rd.,
Woburn, MA
Saturday, January 12, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Monday and Wednesday, January 14 and 16 from
6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at MAHA, 1803 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA
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Tuesday, January 29 and Thursday, January 31 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, February 2 from
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at MAHA, 1803 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA
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Wednesday, February 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at MAHA, 1803 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA
Saturday, March 9 and 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at MAHA, 1803 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA
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Tuesday, March 19 and 26 and Thursday, March 21 and 28 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at MAHA, 1803 Dorchester
Ave., Dorchester, MA
GETTING STARTED IN BUSINESS
Getting Started in Business will be held Tuesday, December 11, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Central Library
in Copley Square (Conference Room 05/05), 700 Boylston St., Boston, MA. Getting Started in Business is a popular
workshop that provides a complete overview of business start-up and planning considerations, oriented to those
planning a venture as well as existing small business owners. Topics include the entrepreneurial lifestyle, feasibility,
business strategy, business plan preparation, marketing, financing and additional resources. Check-in starts a half hour
before the workshop begins. To register, call (617) 287-7750 or visit www.sbdc.umb.edu/training. This is FREE event.
HOMICIDE SURVIVORS’ BREAKFAST
A Homicide Survivor’s Breakfast will be held Wednesday, December 12, 2012 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the Martha
Eliot Health Center, 75 Bickford St., Jamaica Plain, MA. This breakfast is exclusively for family and friends who have lost
loved ones to homicide and will include a discussion on grief, remembrance, managing the holidays and ongoing
self-care. For more information and to RSVP, call Pattie Knight at (617) 919-3427 or email
[email protected]. This is a FREE event.
4th ANNUAL SURVIVORS OF HOMICIDE VICTIMS HOLIDAY EVENT
In recognition of Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month, Commissioner Edward F. Davis and the Boston
Police Homicide Unit cordially invite you (along with providers and homicide survivors) to the 4th Annual Survivors of
Homicide Victims Holiday Event on Thursday, December 13, 2012 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Reggie Lewis
Center, 1350 Tremont St., Roxbury, MA. In memory of your loved one, please bring an ornament. To RSVP (no later
than Friday, December 7), call Marivelle Crespo at (617) 343-5543. This is a FREE event.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30
8:00 p.m. & 10:00 p.m.
Steve Cole and Jeff Golub will appear at Scullers Jazz Club in the DoubleTree Guest
Suites Hotel, 400 Soldiers Field Rd., Boston, MA. For more information, call
(617) 562-4111 or visit www.scullersjazz.com.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4
8:00 p.m. & 10:00 p.m.
A Peter White Christmas with Mindi Abair and Rick Braun at Scullers Jazz Club in the
DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel, 400 Soldiers Field Rd., Boston, MA. For more
information, call (617) 562-4111 or visit www.scullersjazz.com. A Peter White Christmas
also appears on Wednesday, December 5 at the times listed.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 (cont’d)
To purchase tickets, visit www.communitygems.eventbrite.com.
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 10
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 (cont’d)
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2013
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2
8:00 p.m.
Love, Heart and Soul featuring Brian McKnight, Musiq Soulchild and Ginuwine at the
MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods, 39 Norwich Westerly Rd., Mashantucket, CT. Tickets
are $48-$78 and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com or in person at New England
area Ticketmaster outlets.
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THE ARTS
ART
AN ELEVATED VIEW: THE ORANGE LINE,
TWENTY FIVE YEARS AGO
Twenty five years ago, the MBTA relocated the Orange Line, dismantling the elevated rail
that had long defined the city’s Southwest Corridor. Two years prior to the project, the
private nonprofit agency URBANARTS organized a program called Arts in Transit. The
project paired four photographers with photography students to document the corridor in
transition from Chinatown to Forest Hills. In the fall of 1985, the students and their
teachers began photographing the Orange Line and its architectural and social
surroundings. In 1986, over 150 photographs were exhibited at the State Transportation
Building, documenting the places and people on the verge of change.
An Elevated View: The Orange Line, Twenty Five Years Ago will be on display through
Friday, January 18, 2013 at the Central Library in Copley Square (Wiggin Gallery), 700 Boylston St., Boston, MA.
Viewing hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday
from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. For more information, call (617) 536-5400.
FILMS (In Theaters)
THE CENTRAL PARK FIVE
The Central Park Five is the story of the five young men who were wrongfully convicted for
the 1989 rape of a jogger in Central Park. It examines how the legal system’s rush to
judgment – fueled by a city racially divided and fearful of crime – resulted in false
confessions and no reassessment of the charges as conflicting evidence came in. This left
a brutal rapist on the streets and robbed five innocent kids of their youth, all of whom
served out their full terms. District Attorney Robert Morgenthau, after directing a thorough
re-investigation when the actual rapist came forward and confessed and realizing his
office’s mistakes, joined with the defense to request that the convictions be vacated, which
was instantly granted by Judge Charles Tejada. Set against a backdrop of a decaying city
beset by violence and racial tension, The Central Park Five tells the story of that horrific
crime, the rush to judgment by the police, a media clamoring for sensational stories, an
outraged public and the five lives upended by this miscarriage of justice.
DJANGO UNCHAINED
Django (Jamie Foxx) is a slave living in the Deep South after having been separated from his wife
Broomhilda (Kerry Washington). When Django is held for a slave auction, Dr. King Schultz
(Christoph Waltz), a German bounty hunter who uses his former profession as a dentist as a
cover, frees Django from his vicious masters, the Speck brothers (James Remar and James
Russo), and gives him the option of hunting down and killing the Brittle Brothers, a ruthless gang
of killers whom only Django has seen. In return, Schultz will free Django from slavery completely
and help rescue Broomhilda from the plantation of the charming but brutal Calvin Candie
(Leonardo DiCaprio). Django Unchained opens in theaters on Friday, December 25.
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THE ARTS (cont’d)
FILMS (Screenings)
HOW TO SURVIVE A PLAGUE FILM SCREENINGS
In honor of World AIDS Day, How to Survive a Plague will be screened. Blisteringly
powerful, How to Survive a Plague brings viewers back to a vital time of unbridled death,
political indifference and staggering resilience and constructs a commanding archetype for
activism today. This is a FREE event.
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Saturday, December 1 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at 129 Tremont St., Cambridge, MA.
Discussion, snacks and action will follow. Space is limited. For more information and to
RSVP, email Cynthia Tschampl at [email protected].
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Tuesday, December 4 at the Fenway Health Center (Ansin Building), 1340 Boylston
St., Boston, MA. There will be a reception at 6:00 p.m., followed by the screening and
discussion at 7:00 p.m. Food will be served. For more information and to RSVP, call
(617) 927-6218.
MUSIC AND DANCE
THE MAKANDA PROJECT CONCERT
The Makanda Project will appear in concert on Friday, November 30, 2012 from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. at the Dudley
Branch Library, 65 Warren St., Roxbury, MA. There will be live painting to the music of The Makanda Project sponsored
by sparc! the ArtMobile. For more information, call (617) 442-8186. This is a FREE event.
CELEBRATING AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY IN SONG
Hawthorne Youth and Community Center invites youth, families and seniors to participate in Celebrating African
American History in Song, a series of music classes with vocal instructor Barbara Sanford Epps. Join the chorus and
learn songs that celebrate African American history; discover library resources to expand your understanding and
appreciation; make a CD; and perform at the Library on Saturday, February 9, 2013 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. to celebrate
Black History Month.
All classes take place on Saturday, December 1, 8 and 15, 2012; and January 5, 12, 19 and 26 and February 2 and
16, 2013 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Dudley Branch Library, 65 Warren St., Roxbury, MA. Space is limited and
participants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. To register and for more information, call (617) 427-0613
or email [email protected]. This is a FREE event.
NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY JAZZ PERFORMANCE
A New England Conservatory Jazz Performance will be held Saturday, December 15, 2012 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at
the Grove Hall Branch Library, 41 Geneva Ave., Dorchester, MA. Join Alec Harper and Andrew Schiller, a unique jazz
saxophone and bass duo from the New England Conservatory, for a concert of jazz standards with a modern twist. For
more information, call (617) 427-3337. This is a FREE event.
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HEALTH AND FITNESS
WORLD AIDS DAY
World AIDS Day is held on December 1st of each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to
unite in the fight against HIV/AIDS, show their support for people living with HIV and remember those
we have lost to the epidemic.
A partial list of World AIDS day events are listed below. For a complete list, visit www.aac.org.
This is a FREE event.
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Friday, November 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Boston Medical Center Community Health Fair (Shapiro
Ambulatory Care Center (9th Fl.)), 725 Albany St., Boston, MA. For more information, call Sophia Boulos at
(617) 414-7059.
Monday, December 3 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. – 31 Nights of Light at the Prudential Center at The Prudential
Center Shops (Center Court), 800 Boylston St., Boston, MA. Victory Programs’ Boston Living Center, New
England’s largest community resource center for people living with HIV/AIDS, will light up the Prudential tower in
honor of World AIDS day. A dinner at Boston Living Center will follow.
Wednesday, December 5 at 1:30 p.m. – World AIDS Day at the Massachusetts State House (Nurses Hall),
24 Beacon St., Boston, MA. The focus of this year’s State House World AIDS Day event will be youth at risk for or
living with HIV. There will be health resources, speakers and food will be served.
Thursday, December 6 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – World AIDS Day at Casa Esperanza, 291 Eustis St.,
Roxbury, MA. There will be HIV counseling and testing, lunch and a short presentation commemorating World AIDS
Day. For more information, call Alfredo Marulanda at (617) 445-1123.
Saturday, December 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Free HIV Testing at the Old South Church, 645 Boylston St.,
Boston, MA. There will be anonymous, rapid HIV counseling and testing with results available in 20 minutes. To make
an appointment, email Shawn Fielder at [email protected].
BOSTON REACH COALITION MEETING
The mission of Boston REACH Coalition is to promote health equity and eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities
in Boston. The Boston REACH Coalition is led by the Boston Public Health Commission in partnership with community
residents. The Coalition partners with community groups, health care providers, health experts, businesses and
faith-based leaders to improve the conditions in neighborhoods that shape the health and well-being of community
residents. The Coalition meets on the first Monday of the month. In the case of a holiday, the meeting is held the
following Monday. Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. The Coalition membership is open
to all and children and youth are welcome. The next meeting will be held December 3, 2012 at the Grove Hall
Community Center, 51 Geneva Ave., Dorchester, MA. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call
(617) 534-2291 or visit www.bphc.org. This is a FREE event.
PLANNING A HEALTHY DORCHESTER
Planning a Healthy Dorchester will be held Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at The Great Hall, 6 Norfolk
St., Dorchester, MA. This event is being held to promote peace, greater wellness and health in the community. A light
buffet dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Aliza Wasserman at (617) 534-7781. This is FREE
event.
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS
Dana Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center offers monthly Prostate Cancer Support Group Meetings
every second Wednesday of the month. The next meeting will be held December 12, 2012 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at
the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Smith Building, Room 304), 44 Binney St., Boston, MA. This support group focuses
on the needs of Black men. Meet with prostate cancer survivors, talk with leading medical specialists and understand
your treatment options. Everyone is invited, food will be served and parking is free. For more information, call Athene
Wilson at (617) 632–4860 or visit www.prostatehealthed.org. This is a FREE event.
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