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MISHAUM POINT

4,800,000

$

This handsome, shingle-style home with guest house is set on 4.63 waterfront acres. Both the main residence and guest house are of extraordinary design and craftsmanship and offer panoramic views of Buzzards Bay. Details include hardwood floors, custom cabinetry and millwork, beadboard, covered porch, two-car garage. Association beach, dock, tennis. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200 or Maggie Tomkiewicz 508.525.689

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PADANARAM

1,295,000

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Reminiscent of an English country cottage, this spectacular home is set amid a half acre of professionally landscaped grounds. Meticulously appointed in every way. Spectacular swimming pool, three+ bay garage, two blocks from shops, restaurants, yacht club…Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200

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SOUTH DARTMOUTH

895,000

$

Set on 4 acres, this rambling Cape offers sensational Slocum River views.…Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200

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1,895,000

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Landmark residence...located on enchanting 3-acre, private homesite framed by a picturesque spring fed pond. Master craftsmanship throughout with open and fluid floor design.

Rare setting within minutes to Round Hill Beach and Padanaram Village. Contact Jeanne McGlone 508.728.2370

WESTPORT WATERFRONT

$

3,750,000

Extraordinary Fisherville Lane estate on 12.5 acres overlooking the Westport River. Substantial, shinglestyle home, lawns, gardens and brick terraces . . tennis court, floating dock. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200

DARTMOUTH

429,000

$

Contemporary Colonial with attached, two-car garage overlooking Allendale Country Club. Four bedrooms, two baths including first floor master suite. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200.

SOUTH DARTMOUTH

1,495,000

$

Set on almost 20 waterfront acres, this three bedroom contemporary has stunning Slocum River views and direct access for canoeing, kayaking and boating. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200

SOUTH DARTMOUTH

599,000

$

Fabulous Greek Revival, circa 1850, beautifully restored while retaining its original charm, character and detailing. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200.

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WESTPORT

1,695,000

$

One of Westport’s premier properties with ocean views of Buzzards Bay and beyond. Main home and carriage house in mint condition. Contact Christine Burgess 617.429.2477

SOUTH DARTMOUTH

NEW LISTING

739,000

$

Dramatic views across Buzzards Bay with access to sandy beach. This home is located among $1 million+ homes in a private seaside community. Not in a flood zone. Call Jeanne McGlone 508.728.2370

554,000

$

Set on a half acre, corner lot in the center of Bayview’s beach community, living room with fieldstone fireplace, three bedrooms, two full baths, association beach and dock. Contact Nina Weeks 617.957.8769 or Maggie Tomkiewicz 508.525.6489.

519,000

$

Cute as button renovated Cape style cottage. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath single level living in the heart of Padanaram Village. Call Sarah Meehan 508-685-8926 or Collette Lester 508-287-2075.

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BAYVIEW

PADANARAM

SALTERS POINT

995,000

$

Enjoy ocean views form nearly every room of this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath waterfront charmer! Community amenities include sandy beaches, tennis, dock and putting green. Contact Maggie Tomkiewicz 508.525.6489 or Nina Weeks 617.957.8769

ROUND HILL

575,000

$

Spectacular ocean views from this 3-4 bedroom, free-standing home ideally located within walking distance of all Round Hill amenities…beach, pool, tennis, golf, club house. Contact Maggie Tomkiewicz at 508.525.6489 or Nina Weeks at 617.957.8769.

NEW LISTING

SOUTH DARTMOUTH

1,995,000

$

This spectacular waterfront home with private dock is set on five acres in a riverfront enclave and sits high on a hill overlooking the Slocum River. Contact Collette Lester 508.287.2075.

SOUTH DARTMOUTH

1,425,000

$

Stunning arts and crafts style home situated on two private acres in Padanaram Village. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200 or Roberta Burke 508.498.3285

SOUTH DARTMOUTH

449,900

$

WESTPORT

619,000

$

Unique opportunity for contractors or collectors!

Charming antique, circa 1830 sits high on a knoll Two brand new Morton Buildings with approved overlooking 1.4 acres of land on a scenic country septic plans. Set on two parcels totaling .63 acres road. Contact Collette Lester 508.287.2075 with small house in need of rehab or rebuild. Contact Collette Lester 508.287.2075

NONQUITT

795,000

$

Unique summer cottage with five bedrooms, two baths and four-story tower with water view! Close to all Nonquitt amenities. Contact Betsy Lawrence 508.317.8669

PADANARAM Charming Cape offers four bedrooms, two baths and two-car garage. Located on a dead end street with lots of privacy and close proximity to the Village of Padanaram! Contact Patty Peelen 508.951.3367

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After all these years, jazz legend Frank Taylor continues to keep the beat

Impressions

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Sorry to offend you, but…

Home

18 Nothing compares to this level of carefree living—take a look

inside

Music

26 Jazz in Boston wouldn’t be the same if it weren’t for this icon of

the Boston music scene

Air Shows

30 Things are looking up: Good, clean family fun takes off at

summer airshow close to home

Table Spice up your life with our recipes from the Middle East

48 Moroccan Chicken served with Persian Rice. Put on your chef

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coat or apron—we have these two dazzling recipes, and they’re easier to prepare than you might think

Style

60 Summer threads don’t have to be ordinary or expensive. Check

out these season-appropriate styles and get into your groove

Living Well

68 Both political parties claim to have the public’s best interest at

heart when it comes to health care reform. We look at the reality of Trumpcare vs. Obamacare—you be the judge

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Letting loose with Raw Earth Wild Sky fashion

Invest

72 Letting your money live dangerously in a climate of uncertainty 54 What is all the fuss about Bitcoin?

Some invest, some collect, while some actually spend them. But regardless of your interests, you had better be informed before you wade into Bitcoin mania

Intimacy

73 What is there to fear but fear itself in relationships?

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Who We Are

22 The fake news continues to shake our confidence in the media,

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and it isn’t going to end anytime soon

Itinerary 74 Fun and excitement for the traveler can be found here this

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impressions

t’s nice to see the sun finally because for a while it looked like this spring was going to be washed out. But, all that rain has brought benefits; the reservoirs have filled, vegetation is lush, and the danger of forest fires has been reduced as a result.

Of course, many outdoor projects had to be delayed, and those who planned to be out on the ocean ended up doing chores around the house—which, in hindsight, isn’t a bad thing.

As for us, we’ve worked around the raindrops and have been visiting the many events and places that we share with you each month.

But, even with our best effort, we sometimes find that we don’t please everyone. Case in point, we recently received a call from an irate reader; we know this because she repeatedly told us (in a voicemail message) that she was “appalled” because, in last month’s issue, our story about aviation didn’t focus on any of the flying schools located in New Bedford. (We later learned there are two—although one doesn’t have a web presence and the other is nearly invisible due to a lack of promotion.)

Not leaving a name, telephone number, email, or address, we figured the tonguelashing was more of a reprimand for what she believed was our negligence or unwillingness to include or focus on the Whaling City.

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Here’s what took place—and we hope our armchair quarterback is reading.

Our editors paid a visit to the New Bedford Regional Airport looking for some indication that there was a flying school located there. They found a small sign on a building, so they went in to investigate.

The people behind the desk—who may have been owners—were asked if they had an interest in speaking to a writer about what it takes to learn how to fly.

We believed it would bring a positive spin to both the business and the airport, and perhaps begin a conversation about this diamond in the rough.

Much to our surprise, the two people we offered the idea to did everything to dissuade us from writing about the topic.

From the fact that they can’t get enough trained pilots to teach, to “this isn’t a good time of year,” it was clear they didn’t have any interest in sharing their story.

With limited time, staff, or budget, our feature editor had to move quickly and did a search of flying schools.

In short order, Horizon Aviation, located in our neighboring state of Rhode Island, literally jumped to the top of the list of our Google search.

Having only a couple of days to have a reporter visit the hangar; arrange for

photographers to follow up; and meet editing, layout, and print deadlines; we were all thankful to the great people at Horizon Aviation who made every effort to fit us into their busy schedule—the story made it to our pages.

Had we been welcomed and offered some assistance during our first choice, the woman who called us out would have been satisfied—and a lot less angry. But, in our world, those who jump at opportunity are usually the ones who prove to be successful, and for this, we are always thankful.

We share this story because what we do isn’t cheap, and we offer it for free. It can be disheartening when you put your best effort into your work, only to have it unfairly criticized due to unwarranted speculation.

It is unfortunate that our aviation piece wasn’t appreciated for what it was—an interesting story about a woman’s strength, smarts, and willingness to explore outside her comfort zone, only to find satisfaction in her work as well as her passion.

To some, it may appear that we missed the mark; as for others, they believe we remain on course, and turbulence is just part of the journey.

Please stay tuned, and if you have a good story to tell, let us know—even if you’re from New Bedford. We’re happy to listen.

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If You Lived Here… …You’d Never Leave

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t isn’t often an atypical home of this type becomes available in the seaside town of Marion, Massachusetts.

Traditionally, those seeking a retreat of this caliber must opt for a stand-alone property, since it is rare to find a condominium which provides luxury living, carefree ownership, along with a location which is the envy of the marketplace.

This month’s featured property is a oneof-a-kind home, offering an extensive list of amenities, top-of-the-line features, and the added convenience of condo life.

Whether it is a pied-à-terre for a weekend hideaway, a vacation sanctuary—or if need be, an impressive 2,800-square-foot 20 JULY 2017

primary residence—this upscale cottage-like condominium, located at 16 Cottage Street, is an idyllic location with all the charm as well as sophistication an individual or family would wish to feel at home.

This gem of a property is entirely new and awaits residents who value the lifestyle found in this setting. Steps from Sippican Harbor Yacht Club, the post office, and general store, it is a quiet and relaxed departure from city life.

The home has a private elevator which will whisk you directly into your unit, an open floor plan—ideal for entertaining— and even an office, so you can check in and let them know you’re going to stay on the SouthCoast for a few extra days. These are just some of the treats that await those

looking to create a life of leisure when they go off the clock.

Getting away has never been easier than when buying a new home which is offered as a turnkey opportunity.

Represented by the prestigious coastal real estate agency Robert Paul Properties, our presentation of this home should be considered an amuse-bouche to what awaits you when you visit their website and discover the many more photos and details surrounding this charming home.

You can find this property—offered at $1.3 million—at robertpaul.com, where you’ll find other impressive homes located on the SouthCoast, Cape Cod, Boston, and Cambridge. Or, to schedule, a showing immediately, contact them at 508-748-2400. H

This gem of a property is entirely new and awaits residents who value the lifestyle found in this setting. Steps from Sippican Harbor Yacht Club, the post office, and general store, it is a quiet and relaxed departure from city life.

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who we are

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BY LEAH DEARBORN

he term “fake news” seems to be everywhere—on the television, in print, and scattered across social media outlets. You might even hear those two words as you’re waiting in line at the convenience store.

It’s a term that most Americans have become acquainted with over the past year.

A Pew Research survey from 2016 that polled over 1,000 adults found that 64 percent believe that fabricated news stories cause a great deal of confusion about the basic facts of current issues and events. The results were shared across incomes, education levels, partisan affiliations, and a number of other demographic characteristics.

The impact of fake news has also infiltrated younger generations. BuzzFeed News released a survey in May that polled 39,000 high school students about their opinions on fake news. Eighty-three percent said they were familiar with the term.

Despite its prolific use, the definition of what exactly constitutes fake news appears to be something of a moving target. Media Matters, a non-profit research organization, defines fake news as “information that is clearly and demonstrably fabricated and that has been packaged and distributed to appear as legitimate news.” The organization further clarifies the definition to regard a specific

piece of information; it does not refer to any particular type of news outlet or individual.

President Donald Trump has called outlets like the New York Times and CNN fake news, statements he has repeatedly made from his own Twitter account, while these same news outlets have reported erroneous news stories using unnamed and questionable sources.

In 2017, social media has become a tool that allows anyone with a message, no matter what the motive, to bypass traditional media and reach a massive audience—potentially to negative effects.

Jim Acosta of CNN recently asked White

House press spokesperson Sean Spicer to name a specific example of fake news. In response, Spicer referenced a tweet by the BBC’s diplomatic editor, which suggested Trump had failed to use a translator at the G7 summit.

Spicer responded directly to the tweet, writing, “As usual, @POTUS wears a single ear piece for translation in his right ear.”

“That’s just fake...” said Spicer of the commentary. “There’s a lot of this stuff that has gotten pushed out based on unnamed, unaccountable sources that are very troubling.”

Fake news is undoubtedly a bipartisan concern. In a commencement speech to the 2017 graduating seniors of her alma mater, Wellesley College, Hillary Clinton touched on her experiences with it.

“You are graduating at a time when there is a full-fledged assault on truth and reason.

Just log on to social media for 10 seconds. It will hit you right in the face,” says Clinton, who went on to mention the fake news connecting her campaign to a fabricated story about child-abuse rings operating out of pizza parlors.

The post developed into a detailed conspiracy theory involving WikiLeaks’ release of e-mails from former Clinton presidential campaign chair John Podesta, child exploitation, and a Washington, D.C.

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pizzeria called Comet Ping Pong. The claims were backed up with photographs taken from random websites, as well as the profiles of people who “liked” the restaurant’s page on Facebook.

While the rapid transfer of knowledge can work in a positive manner, it can also make it difficult for the average user to know for certain whether all of the information at their fingertips is true.

But fake news can cause real damage, as was demonstrated by the aforementioned pizza parlor story. Edgar M. Welch, a 28-year-old father of two from Salisbury, North Carolina, read about the supposed child-abuse ring online and drove to the Washington D.C. restaurant to view the situation for himself.

Welch allegedly fired from an assault-like AR-15 rifle upon arriving at Comet Ping Pong, according to a December article in the New York Times. No one was hurt during the incident, but it reveals the possible repercussions that can result from the viral spread of false information.

Many Americans may have heard the term “fake news” for the first time in connection to the political race of 2016, but the concept is far older. The recent presidential election invoked some comparisons to the 1828 race between Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams, one of the nation’s most controversial presidential elections. Jackson supporters responded to criticism from his opponent by accusing Adams of acting as a pimp to Czar Alexander I of Russia.

Less than two decades later, Whig party members attempted to prove that James K. Polk was a slave trader in 1844 by quoting from a fake book excerpt. And as far back as the Roman Empire, Octavian manipulated the truth to present himself as youthful and vivacious, even into his old age.

Besides being older than one might realize, fake news isn’t an exclusively American problem. An example of this in the United

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Kingdom could be seen almost immediately after the explosion at a Manchester Ariana Grande concert in May. Social media allowed survivors to contact loved ones quickly and find temporary shelter, but it also fueled a number of hoaxes that promoted misinformation about the whereabouts of missing concertgoers.

In order to spot fake news and limit its impact, the public needs to comprehend the components of a reliable news story.

In the Pew study, 45 percent polled said government, politicians, and public figures bear responsibility for preventing the spread of fake news, compared to 42 percent who say the same of search engines and social networking sites.

A number of education initiatives are developing across the country. In Pennsylvania, a lawmaker wants to make media literacy courses mandatory. A course designed by a non-profit called the News Literacy Project, which includes a checklist for identifying fake news, has been added to classrooms in California and Virginia.

In other parts of the world, the Czech government has set up a specialized unit to monitor fake news. In a January interview with NPR, Czech State Secretary for European Affairs Tomáš Prouza spoke about the process of combating misinformation.

He said that when fake news is detected, an effort is made to publish the facts through social media as quickly as possible.

“So it’s not censorship; they’re not trying to close the websites, but they’re trying to show very clearly that these things are really false. It’s not alternative truth; it’s really a falsehood,” says Prouza.

When the government is involved in the process of rooting out fake news, there’s a risk that unflattering coverage grounded in truth will be denounced. Prouza says that to prevent this, the unit is very careful, and its only purpose is to verify and publish facts.

Facebook has stepped up efforts to reduce the sharing of fake news by hiring fact-checkers, who adhere to a standard set of principles when flagging an article for removal. The standards, as outlined by the Poynter Institute’s International Fact-Checking Network, include a commitment to nonpartisanship, transparency of sources, transparency of funding and organization, transparency of methodology, and commitment to open and honest corrections.

If users have doubts about a news story on Facebook, they can click on the gray arrow in the upper right corner of the post and hit “report post.” From there, they should be taken to several options for investigation that include “It’s a false news story.”

Above all else, readers should exercise a healthy dose of skepticism and check doubtful claims against other sources. A common adage often attributed to Mark Twain in 1919 warns that “a lie can travel halfway around the world before the truth can get its boots on.” Interestingly, Mark Twain died in 1910. H

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n the life of a musician—especially in jazz, where steady work has always been hard to find and a recording contract even scarcer—there are many intersections with contacts but sometimes only one that starts your career. Fred Taylor—legendary Boston-area music club manager, promoter, and artistic director— had the “big ears” and smart vision for talent that, since the early 1960s, has been responsible for establishing an essential vitality for jazz by booking would-be stellar musicians before every other venue wanted a piece of the rising star. At Paul’s Mall and the Jazz Workshop (both of which he would own in partnership) on Boylston Street in Boston in the 1960s, Taylor booked gigs for such 26 JULY 2017

luminaries as Duke Ellington, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Sonny Rollins, and Stan Getz. Later, starting in 1991, he developed Scullers Jazz Club at the DoubleTree Hotel, creating a steady lineup of dynamic jazz performers mixing “straightahead” jazz greats with a rich variety of contemporary artists—always maintaining the highest standard but also taking chances with less commercial artists and developing new talent. Scullers, under Taylor’s stewardship, would rise to rank as one of the 10 best jazz clubs in America. From 2001 to 2007, Taylor was also artistic director for the Tanglewood Jazz Festival and now a new venture at The Cabot, a recently re-opened 1920’s-era theater in Beverly. It is an aston-

ishing resume that speaks to his promotional acuity—a gift he knows he has but is also backed up by putting in the hard work over the decades and on-the-job training, searching out talent, making connections, and negotiating bookings.

In the beginning of a career that would become his passion and span most of his 87 years, Taylor, by his account, stumbled into the good fortune of associations that led to other intersections of other associations.

In the early 1960s, he would meet Harold Buchalter, who owned clubs all over Boston, and his career as a booking agent and promoter would suddenly take on momentum.

Taylor, in a recent conversation, downplayed his entry and role during the nascent jazz

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club scene in 1960’s Boston: “Everything was like osmosis; nothing was ever planned.

One thing would lead to another.” But he was, without question, to be the significant “mover,” booking and discovering acts that would mold and establish the reputation of the two leading premier jazz clubs on tap, Paul’s Mall and the Jazz Workshop.

Springboarding the careers of many artists not just in the jazz vein but also in pop and rock (including Aerosmith, Billy Joel, and Bruce Springsteen—who in the 1970s spent a week as the opening act for folk guitarist David Bromberg), Taylor would also be the catalyst, juggling talent at his two clubs night after night from 1965 to 1978. When financial problems forced the closing of Tay-

lor’s partnership at Paul’s Mall and the Jazz Workshop in 1978, he wouldn’t be slowing down, just moving forward to the next promotional enterprise—a remarkable pattern and ability to find and make “what would happen next” for the jazz scene in Boston.

Musicians who had built a professional and personal relationship with Taylor during the Boston club days would remain loyal and seek him out—having benefitted not just from one-night stands but multiple gigs.

Both jazz giants John Coltrane and Miles Davis performed more than 10 times before the end of the now-historic memory of the two clubs that sat side by side on Boylston Street. In 1970, Miles Davis was seeking a new direction for his musical statement—

to fuse jazz with a rock beat and above all, experiment. Fred Taylor was his first choice. “Every time I have a new band and a good band, I just come to Boston. Also, I wouldn’t do it for anybody else but Freddie Taylor.” Davis let loose the seminal jazz/ rock standard; recording Bitches Brew in 1970 with an exceptional band of over-thetop talent that included John McLaughlin (electric guitar), Wayne Shorter (soprano saxophone), Chick Corea (electric piano), and Tony Williams (drums), to name a few.

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a new band, I would get the call: ‘I got to come in.’ We broke the Bitches Brew band at Paul’s Mall.”

Always a friend and game changer for the musicians that were a part of his passion and cultivation, he would return to help Davis with a comeback run for four sold-out nights at the Kix Club in Kenmore Square in 1981, to help warm up Davis’s new band for an upcoming performance at Lincoln Center in New York City. The whole jazz world came—beckoning for tickets, as Taylor recalls ecstatically. “It was amazing; the first night we had press from all over the world—Japan, France, England.” Miles was re-launched, and a special relationship with Taylor had made all the difference.

In 1991 Taylor would begin to build the reputation of Scullers Jazz Club, at the DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel, which would offer Boston and New England an enormous variety of renowned talent and the brightest, upcoming stars including Tony Bennett, Lou Rawls, Wynton Marsalis, Harry Connick Jr., Quincy Jones, Norah Jones, and Diana Krall. On any given night at Scullers you would find a solid contribution to any type of jazz music from “straight-ahead” traditional to fusion to blues, R&B, and pop—and interpretations in between and back—but always the talent was there.

Lagging careers were also given a lift, and new artists were introduced, setting their stage for future performance and recording opportunities. Unceremoniously “let go” as artistic director at Scullers Jazz Club in February of this year—after 27 years of putting jazz on the map for Boston—Taylor, again, would not hesitate to gravitate to the next jazz-related promotion project.

The Cabot, an aging venue in Beverly, had just been given a new lease on life by various financial backers including Rich Marino— a Cabot board member and owner of the Chianti Restaurant across the street. Marino threw a “Thank You Fred Taylor” party, subsequent to his abrupt “firing” by Scullers management—who shortsightedly removed one of the seminal figures in national talent management. Before the party night was over, the “Fred Taylor Jazz & Heritage Series” was announced. Taylor had landed on his feet once again, and to the good fortune of The Cabot.

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FRED TAYLOR— LEGENDARY BOSTONAREA MUSIC CLUB MANAGER, PROMOTER, AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR—HAD THE “BIG EARS” AND SMART VISION FOR TALENT THAT, SINCE THE EARLY 1960S, HAS BEEN RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING AN ESSENTIAL VITALITY FOR JAZZ BY BOOKING WOULD-BE STELLAR MUSICIANS BEFORE EVERY OTHER VENUE WANTED A PIECE OF THE RISING STAR.

oped a rich diversity in its lineup of performances—which bodes well for drawing a larger audience from all cultural tastes (see thecabot.org). Helping this happen, another major player and “right-hand” for Taylor is Sue Auclair, marketing and communication director for The Cabot (also a graduate of the New England Conservatory). She has been at Taylor’s side since their chance meeting in 1981 that developed into a booking for a Miles Davis comeback show in Boston.

A relationship was born between Auclair

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and Taylor as a marketing and promotion team that had the chemistry to last. Auclair, in a recent conversation, reflected on their history together, “It’s now 36 years; I’ve probably done about a thousand shows with him [Taylor].” Advancing this artistic mix of offerings, coupled with Auclair’s marketing, is solid management by newly-hired executive director Casey Soward, re-enforcing The Cabot’s mission to “enrich the cultural life of our entire community with a full calendar of quality films, live music, and events.” Taylor weighs in on the thrill he feels personally when starting the promotion of a new project, “The Cabot is very exciting…I love experimenting and trying to bring jazz into a new area [The Cabot in Beverly].” With this type of enthusiasm and professional backing by the best in the promotion and marketing business, and again with Taylor working his “magic,” the foundation for success is well in place.

The Cabot’s Fred Taylor Jazz & Heritage Series is again a reflection of the vast talent he has promoted and supported his whole professional career, and with passion. On December 13, 2015, Taylor kicked off the series with a special night’s performance by Darlene Love, the “grand dame of rhythm & blues,” which brought rave reviews.1 Other upcoming performances include “The Grace Kelly Quartet plus Joey DeFrancesco & The People” on Saturday, June 3. A gifted saxophonist with fireworks, Grace Kelly, was a discovery and protégé of Taylor’s.

“I‘ve been working with her since she was 15 years old.” Winner of Downbeat Magazine Critic’s Poll in 2016 as “Rising Star of

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Alto Saxophone,” Kelly has just released her 10th CD, Trying to Figure It Out (voted #2 Jazz album of the Year in Downbeat Magazine).2 Coupled on the same billing is Joey DeFrancesco, one of the youngest players ever hired by Miles Davis. DeFrancesco is a highly-respected innovator of the Hammond organ, with more than 30 recordings as a bandleader and three-time Grammy Award nominee. Back to legends, the 10time Grammy Award-winning, Cuban-born jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval will bring his Latin-influenced American jazz to The Cabot on Sunday, July 9. The protégé of legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, Sandoval is recognized as “one of the world’s most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugelhorn, as well as renowned classical artist, pianist, and composer.” Here is a welcome mat from The Cabot, and just part of the extraordinary jazz talent and other

A GIFTED SAXOPHONIST WITH FIREWORKS, GRACE KELLY WAS A DISCOVERY AND PROTÉGÉ OF TAYLOR’S. “I‘VE BEEN WORKING WITH HER SINCE SHE WAS 15 YEARS OLD.”

diverse cultural events awaiting audiences from Boston and surrounding communities of Beverly and greater New England (full listing at thecabot.org).

Returning to a reflection on Taylor’s reach and extraordinary career, it is also remark-

able that at 87 he continues to be a driving force for promotion and billing and still embarks on new musical ventures—the thrill of it still drives him. “One of the things I love is creating packages—coming up with ideas,” says Taylor. As pointed out

by Howard Mandel, president of The Jazz Journalists Association, in bestowing Taylor with a lifetime achievement award in 2010, “Jazz needs presenters, and Fred Taylor has all the attributes of the best of them—big ears, good ways of working with people, and a real love. Without Fred, the music doesn’t get put on, and audiences have no place to go.”

Mr. Taylor, thank you! But please don’t stop. H “Darlene Love Fills The Cabot with Christmas Cheer” (The Boston Globe, 2015) 2 2016 Downbeat Magazine Reader’s Poll 1

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Soaring With The Eagles The Rhode Island National Guard Open House & Air Show 2017 Is Huge Success with The Westfield International Airshow in our Sights for August

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t was a perfect day. The weather; the military staff who set up, monitored, and maintained the field; and the pilots and aviation participants all made this airshow one of the best ever.

And while there were some who were disappointed that the Canadian Forces Snowbirds had to bail on the event (we heard it was due to safety concerns), the brave and daring performers who put on a

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show that left many in awe couldn’t have been more willing to give it their all and pull out all the stops.

From the Special Operations Command Parachute Team jumping from planes so high the audience couldn’t see them at first, to the astounding speed and agility of the USN F-18 Super Hornet, the crowds were “wowed” all day long as they peered into the sky at the Quonset State Airport.

Then there was the unbelievable, 376MPH, three-jet-engine land-speed-recordsetting semi truck, Shockwave, that has to be seen in order to believe anything landbased could be so incredibly fast!

Young and old alike were visibly impressed by the many thrill-seeking aerobatics pilots that managed to stall, fall, and pull out of life-threatening tricks and dynamic exhibitions.

The displays, food, and vendors also made this a great day for families of the region and proved to be a learning experience that provided great entertainment.

And for those who missed the Rhode Island Show, don’t worry; there is another aviation event on the horizon, and it is going to be spectacular.

On August 12 and 13, an airshow entitled A Century of Airpower is being

held in Massachusetts. It is produced by the Westfield International Airshow, in conjunction with the Barnes Air National Guard Base in that town.

Some of the highlights of the weekend include the U.S.A.F Thunderbird, the Navy’s East Coast TAC Demo Squad flying, and maneuvering the thrilling F/A18C Hornet.

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be jumpers, wing-walkers, aerobatic pilots, and planes from decades ago; also, the loud and fast-flying F-15s which are part of Westfield’s own 104th Fighter Wing, based at the Barnes Air National Guard Base, will thrill and excite both the novice and experienced bird-watchers.

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donation requested for parking), the event is offering an upgrade to Flightline Seating (adults $19/children $12), giving attendees some of the best views to be found.

Then there is the Photo Pit Pass for aviation-photo enthusiasts, for $40, and an optional seminar on tips and tricks to photographing airshows for an additional $40. Space is limited and must be reserved well in advance.

Finally, for the extreme in upgraded airshow experiences, some may wish to purchase admission to the Eagle’s Nest Chalet (adult $129/children $49).

Here, guests will experience the luxury of an exclusive lounge, private seating, and a front row view of the Thunderbirds staging area. Entrance to the Chalet includes coffee and light breakfast snacks from 10 a.m.–11 a.m, a private bar with complimentary beer and wine from 11 a.m.–4 p.m., a full lunch buffet, afternoon snacks, and activities for the kids. The Chalet also offers private restrooms and a parking pass to the VIP Lot D area— closest to the flight line. Space is limited, so don’t delay.

Whether you’ve been to an airshow or not, this is the year to live out those old memories or create new ones with your family. Westfield is centrally located and just off the Massachusetts Turnpike. H For more information or to make reservations, visit westfiledairshow.org.

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“MIDDLE EASTERN” COOKING

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impressive meals with little effort—but some skill This month we have decided to go exotic with these two recipes which aren’t difficult to prepare but will have your guests believing you slaved for hours to offer them an enticing meal from the Middle East.

Our first is known as Persian Rice. It is a foolproof method for cooking rice, and at the same time, it allows you some creativity with your own unique result.

persian rice Ingredients: (when available, use organic) 3 Tablespoons of pink Himalayan salt 2 cups of Basmati rice Pinch or two of cumin 2 Tablespoons of olive oil Options: 1 small potato or flatbread (Lavash)—may substitute with a tortilla 3 Tablespoons of butter 4 saffron threads 1½ Tablespoons of warm water Options: ¼ cup of golden raisins, ¼ cup of cashews, ¼ cup of fava beans (previously cooked) 1 cup of organic Greek yogurt ¼ cup of peeled, de-seeded, and chopped cucumbers Juice from a wedge (or two) of lemon Chopped parsley A thin kitchen towel or four paper towels Directions: 1. Rinse the rice 2–3 times and drain thoroughly—then put aside.

2. Peel and thinly slice the potato, or if using the bread/tortilla, slice either of them in strips.

3. Add water and salt to a large pot and bring to a boil.

4. Pour rice into pot and stir periodically—cook for EXACTLY 6 minutes.

Remove from heat, rinse and drain once again.

5. Wipe out the pot used for rice and put in the olive oil and heat over mediumhigh heat.

6. Once hot, place either the potatoes,

sliced Lavash, or tortilla into the bottom of the lightly-oiled pot.

7. Sprinkle the cumin and a dash of salt on top of the potato, bread, or tortilla.

8. Allow the base to brown on the bottom; once completed, turn the heat down to simmer.

9. Gently transfer the rice to the pot, and cover the base, allowing the rice to remain evenly spread out.

10. Top with butter and cover pot with the towel or paper towels for 40 minutes.

11. While the rice is steaming, crush and grind the saffron threads and mix with 1½ tablespoons of water and set aside.

12. Mix the yogurt, lemon, and cucumbers together and set aside.

13. After about 20 minutes, take two hefty tablespoons of rice out of the pot and set into a bowl, then add your choice of cashews, raisins, or fava beans (or maybe a mixture of all of them), and

gently stir into the pot of rice.

Cover again for 20 more minutes.

14. Return to the bowl of rice and stir it while pouring the saffron and water mixture; watch the bright color appear; allow all the rice to turn yellow, then set aside.

15. After 40 minutes, gently scoop the full contents of the pot and arrange in a deep dish; be careful not to disturb the base of the pot. Remove the potatoes, scrape the bottom of the pot then line the potatoes in a circle around the mound of rice and top off with the yellow rice mixture. In the case of using the bread or tortilla, remove the pieces and drape them over the rice once you’ve added the yellow rice to the mound.

16. Finally, generously drizzle the yogurt mixture over entire rice dish. Sprinkle some parsley over the masterpiece, and enjoy the best rice you’ve ever eaten. H

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To accompany your new rice dish, try out this “Moroccan” Chicken recipe; full of flavor, it is great when accompanied by the cucumber sauce left from the Persian Rice dish.

“moroccan” chicken Ingredients: 2 pounds of organic skinless chicken breasts—sliced thinly ¼ cup of olive oil 1 teaspoon of pink Himalayan salt 4 cloves of garlic finely chopped

2. Put the contents in the refrigerator for 3 or 4 hours and let sit.

3. Either grill, broil, or sear on the stove top and transfer to the oven. Total cooking time is about 20 minutes.

4. Once completed, serve with Persian Rice and drizzle Greek cucumber sauce over the chicken.

Note: Salad is a nice complement to this month’s dishes when dressed with aged Balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

Bon appétit!

Seasoning mixture: combine a ½ teaspoon of each turmeric, paprika, nutmeg, cloves (ground), cumin, coriander, pepper, cinnamon, ginger, and brown sugar, and pour into a sealable plastic bag or container Directions: 1. Place all the ingredients into the container or bag along with the chicken; shake or stir so that all pieces of the meat are coated.

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5 ways to take your summer grilling to a whole new level

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ummer is grilling season and there is nowhere you’d rather be than standing in front of your favorite grill for every game day, holiday and weekend cookout.

These events are when some of your best memories are made, and now is the perfect time to make this grilling season your best yet. To do just that, here are five ways you can up your grilling game this season.

1. Switch to lump charcoal. The number one reason people grill with lump charcoal is due to the enhanced wood-fire flavor it imparts. When most think of charcoal, they inherently think of it as briquettes, and miss out on the natural advantages of its alternative—lump charcoal. Lump charcoal accounts for only 7 percent of the market, but the figure is growing steadily as more grill masters recognize the improved flavor. When you grill with lump charcoal, 52 JULY 2017

you’ll enjoy a quick, hot burn with less ash production. Lump charcoal is also natural and widely available in an array of varieties, allowing you to find the perfect charcoal to match your menu.

2. Use a Smarter Starter fluid. Lighter fluid is a mainstay around the grill when you want to get cooking quickly; however, the chemical taste it leaves behind poses a serious drawback. The reason you get that petrochemical taste is because the chemical vapor from the fluid gets into the food. You can gain the benefits of a quick burn without the chemical taste by using Smarter Starter Fluid. Made from recycled restaurant cooking oil, Smarter Starter Fluid doesn’t smell like traditional petroleum-based alternatives and you’ll never have to worry about it corrupting the taste of your food. Smarter Starter Fluid, being made from recycled

cooking oil, makes it safe for use around kids and pets. The result is 87 percent less greenhouse gas emissions, so you can feel as good about your environmental impact as you do your grilling. And, it’s perfectly suited for use on lump charcoal.

3. Customize the smoke flavor. Lump charcoal already lends itself a natural smoke flavor when compared to briquettes, but to really customize that flavor in your food, you can complement your lump charcoal with wood chips or chunks. Chips are smaller and more readily available in most stores, but they burn faster. Chunks burn slower and give you a better chance to lock in that unique smoke flavor. And once you pick a wood size, it’s time to pick a flavor. Apple, cherry, oak, mesquite and hickory are just a few of your options, so don’t be afraid to explore several. Whatever you’re planning to smoke, there’s a chip or chunk out there that offers the perfect flavor complement.

4. Take control of your temperature. In the hands of an experienced grill master, the uneven heat offered by charcoal grills is a benefit, not a drawback. Creating two zones on your grill will give you the strong, searing heat of the fire on one side, and indirect heat on the other side to cook your meat all the way through. To accomplish this, pour charcoal into one half of the grill—this will be your direct heat source—and leave the other half empty as your indirect heating zone. Heartier meats like steak can then be cooked for two minutes on each side in the direct zone and allowed to finish cooking in the indirect zone where you’ll lock in all of the flavor without burning your meat.

5. Targeting the topmost temperature. To be sure your food is cooked to perfection, a temperature thermometer is a must. Dark meat chicken or turkey should be cooked to 175 degrees, while white meat should be cooked to 165. Beef and lamb should be cooked to 130 degrees (for a rare result) all the way to 170 degrees or higher for well done. And if your menu calls for brisket, keep the meat cooking until it reaches 185205 degrees.

Look forward to the summer grilling season all year. Now that it’s here, don’t let a single opportunity pass you by. Apply the tips above and you’ll take your time-honored pastime to a whole new level. To learn more about Smarter Starter Fluid, visit escogo.com/ smarterstarterfluid. (BPT)

Is seaweed the next superfood?

There’s a new superfood in town. And it’s not kale.

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eaweed may be a hot new food trend in the United States, but this leafy green from the sea has been used in Asian cuisine for thousands of years. Not only is seaweed low in calories and fat, it’s also packed with essential nutrients like vitamins A, B and C. Better yet? Research shows it’s a good source of antioxidants and calcium and can prevent and reduce inflammation.

You may know seaweed as a crunchy, salty snack or the wrap that holds together sushi rolls. What you may not know is that seaweed is an important food ingredient that improves the taste of foods, makes them better for us and benefits the environment.

For example, carrageenan, an ingredient naturally derived from red seaweed, makes our ice cream creamy, keeps chocolate milk from separating and is the reason the ground nuts in our nut milk don’t settle to the bottom of the carton. It can also be used instead of sodium in deli meats and to replace fats

and sugar in other foods.

Some sweets, like puddings and gummy candies, get their unique texture from gelatin, an animal-based ingredient. But what about those who follow a vegetarian or kosher diet? Have no fear, seaweed is here!

Plant-based carrageenan can be used in place of gelatin to make sure these tasty snacks are vegetarian, vegan, halal and kosher.

Another way seaweed improves the foods we eat every day? Alginates, also a seaweedbased ingredient, are added to baked goods, such as bread, and even your favorite energy bars to make them taste better and stay fresh for longer. Alginates are also used to make beer foamy and replace the fat in low-fat ice cream.

But seaweed doesn’t just benefit the foods we eat; it’s also good for the environment and the people who farm it.

Seaweed is one of the most sustainable and eco-friendly crops on the planet. It requires none of the fertilizers, pesticides or other chemicals that are used in land-based farming. And seaweed sequesters carbon

and cleans ocean water of phosphorus and nitrogen. Some scientists and researchers believe seaweed might even be the biofuel of the future.

More than 75,000 farmers around the world rely on seaweed farming to support their families. Before they started farming carrageenan seaweed, many coastal communities lived at or below the poverty level.

With the income they earn harvesting carrageenan seaweed, these farmers are able to improve their homes, enhance their diets and send their children to school. And in some countries, seaweed harvesting provides a way out of poverty for women who do not have access to other jobs.

Seaweed isn’t just a healthy snack or ingredient that makes our favorite foods better tasting and better for us. It’s revolutionizing dinner plates and economies around the world, restoring our oceans and improving lives.

For more information about the benefits of seaweed, including how it is used in foods we love, visit foodsciencematters.com. (BPT) JULY 2017 53

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BITCOIN? Everything You Don’t Know You Didn’t Know about This Digital Currency

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t’s perhaps one of the most significant technological breakthroughs since the birth of the Internet and yet is still largely a mystery to the general public.

The digital currency known as Bitcoin was quietly and anonymously introduced to the world in October 2008 when the publication of a whitepaper was announced on an obscure mailing list by an individual (or individuals) using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. The paper described a system of electronic cash that is direct between people, what is known as a peer-to-peer network. Shortly afterward, the

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software behind the concept was released, and the public was invited to participate by simply downloading the application and running it on a computer.

Although shrouded in mystery, the initial popularity of Bitcoin was immediate. Anyone with a computer and access to the Internet can join the network of users. The digital currency, or “tokens,” is not tied to a bank or government, and users can spend money anonymously. Bitcoin is not only the name of the tokens but also the software and the digital payment network on which the tokens move. This network is used to create and transmit value in the form

of transactions expressed in the Bitcoin currency and encompasses tens of thousands of users around the world.

“The currency is unlike any other form of money we have ever seen,” says information security expert, tech-entrepreneur, and author Andreas M. Antonopoulos to a crowd at the inaugural Bloktex Conference pre-event hosted at Technology Park in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on February 22, 2017.

So how exactly does it work? Antonopoulos, a technologist who has become one of the most well-known and well-respected figures in Bitcoin, explains that transactions are coded in a digital

format and contain information about the transfer of value and the authorization to transfer value between participants.

Bitcoin represents the next stage of currency—abstract money.

Unlike the primitive trading of goods and livestock or the exchange of gold and paper currency, the Bitcoin is intangible and does not exist in physical form. It also is the first form of money that has no innate value and is also not recorded in a database.

“It doesn’t represent a debt to a central bank or government; it hasn’t been issued by a sovereign, by a central bank, a nation,” Antonopoulos explains. “It is digital money that has been issued

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through computation on the Internet [and is then] recorded on every computer that participates in the network…. It cannot be forged, counterfeited, censored, seized, or frozen. It can be transmitted anywhere in the world as information and verified independently by anyone who receives it. Its value or issuance is not controlled. Its ownership isn’t controlled. It’s direct from one person to another person with no intermediaries.”

This is what makes Bitcoin truly revolutionary—in the peer-topeer Bitcoin network; every participant is equal. There is no one who controls it; transactions are validated independently by participants on the network rather than by an institution.

“For the first time, in the history of money, in the history of trust, in the history of intuitions, in the history of humanity, [this is] a system that is completely independent of authorities, is completely independent of institutions, a system that develops trust as the result of collaboration, communication, and computation,” says Antonopoulos.

The popularity and price of Bitcoin

Despite its early popularity, most Americans are either completely unfamiliar with or at least unaware of this new form of currency.

Coin Center, a nonprofit research and advocacy center focused on the public policy issues facing cryptocurrency and decentralized computing technologies like Bitcoin, released data from a five-month survey using Google Consumer Surveys. Of those polled, 65 percent were not at all familiar with Bitcoin. Of those who were even 56 JULY 2017

slightly familiar, 80 percent had never used it before.

“This is something that is entirely different from every system of money we’ve ever had before,” says Antonopoulos. “What happens when every human being on the planet, through the simple act of downloading and installing an application, can become a member of a global economy without borders? One that allows people to transmit and receive money at will anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day.”

With Bitcoin, literally, anyone with a computer and Internet can join. You don’t have to register; you don’t have to have a credit check; you don’t have to give your name or email address; you don’t have to prove who you are or be authorized.

The price of Bitcoin is not invariable. One bitcoin was traded for $1,734.65 earlier this year, according to Coinbase, a company that helps users exchange bitcoins. That makes it more valuable than an ounce of gold, which trades at less than $1,230, reported The Associated Press. Like gold, the price of Bitcoin is driven by the scarcity of the digital tokens. One year ago, a bitcoin was worth $457.04, which means that its value has nearly quadrupled in 12 months. A bitcoin’s value also plunged by 23 percent against the dollar in just a week this past January, as reported by The Associated Press. It fell by the same amount again in 10 days during March.

Today, around 300,000 daily Bitcoin transactions are recorded, and the number is growing, according to Bitcoin wallet site blockchain.info. While not many businesses currently accept payments in bitcoin, overstock.com and expedia.com are some of the few that have opted to bite.

Although shrouded in mystery, the initial popularity of Bitcoin was immediate. Anyone with a computer and access to the Internet can join the network of users. The digital currency, or “tokens,” is not tied to a bank or government, and users can spend money anonymously. Bitcoin is not only the name of the tokens but also the software and the digital payment network on which the tokens move. This network is used to create and transmit value in the form of transactions expressed in the Bitcoin currency and encompasses tens of thousands of users around the world.

Bitcoin remains popular for black market uses like ransomware and online drug markets like the Silk Road, as well as by those who see the potential in the technology behind Bitcoin to decentralize the financial network, according to a New York Times report. “Many banks are making big bets that real-world financial transactions will one day be run on networks similar to Bitcoin, which can operate more quickly, efficiently, and securely than traditional financial networks,” the Times reported.

And also like the Internet, Bitcoin is not without risk. It has fallen victim to hackers over the years and to the subsequent media scrutiny. In 2012, arstechnica.com reported that online bandits made off with at least $228,000 worth of Bitcoin currency after exploiting a vulnerability in a widely used web host that gave unfettered access to eight victims’ digital wallets. In 2014, The Verge reported that a number of Coinbase wallets were hacked in a series of attacks on individual accounts resulting in the loss of thousands of dollars.

Is Bitcoin secure?

Bitcoin is poised to completely change the way the world approaches finance. The platform relies on the secure exchange of money between strangers around the globe. It’s not just money on the Internet; it’s a platform, says Antonopoulos.

A network of tech-savvy users called “miners” keep the system honest by pouring their computing power into a blockchain, a global transaction ledger that records every transaction. The blockchain prevents rogues from spending the same bitcoin twice, and the miners are rewarded for their efforts by being gifted with the occasional bitcoin. As long as miners keep the blockchain secure, counterfeiting shouldn’t be an issue, reports The Associated Press.

“At its core, Bitcoin represents the replacement of trust through institutions to trust through networks,” says Antonopoulos. Just as the Internet allows anyone, anywhere to communicate, Bitcoin does the same with money.

Global significance

Despite these setbacks, the digital currency known as Bitcoin continues its slow but steady rise into the fabric of society today, and during his talk in February, Antonopoulos was unwavering in his confidence in the global opportunities this technology presents.

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APPLES TO APPLES

There appear to be seven areas of change to the ACA, tabularized below.4 Affordable Care Act

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n a world where a cadre of billionaires sits atop mainstream news, discernment has never been more invaluable, the words of corporate-controlled leadership never more dubious.1 We’re reminded of statements by former President Obama such as, “If you like your health care plan, you can keep it.” And the subsequent promise, “If you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor.”

Our elected representatives then passed the Affordable Care Act as then Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius warned some plans would not be grandfathered and would go away.

Soon, millions of constituents would discover their existing plans had been nixed for deviating from Obamacare’s strict rules.

Seven years on, newly elected President Trump declared at a May 18, 2017 press conference that “Obamacare is dead. We have companies pulling out [such as] Aetna. …It’s dead.”

The Trump administration is now moving to modify (that is, partially repeal) the ACA. As of May 4, their proposal has been stamped by Congress and now awaits its next hurdle, the US Senate.

What would it mean for Americans should HR 1628, also known as the American Health Care Act of 2017, become law of the land?

American Health Care Act

Both federal and state governments share the cost of insuring the poor, with the fed taking on the entire cost of Medicaid expansion.

$834 million in Medicaid would be cut, with its expanded coverage eliminated by 2020 and funding structure changed. States would be allowed a fixed amount of money each year (a “per capita cap”).

Those making less than $48,000 annually using the health care marketplace receive subsidies to aid purchasing, automatically applied to monthly bills. Subsidies are based on income amount and location.

Subsidies would be phased out at $75,000 annual income, with amount based on age vs. income and no variance based on cost due to location.

This will be offset by a tax credit program of $2,000–$4,000 based on age range (those 60+ at the higher end).

All Americans are required to have insurance or pay a tax penalty.

Though a tax penalty has been dropped, a different kind of penalty would be imposed: Those without insurance for two or more months would face a 30% surcharge when buying a new plan.

Americans are guaranteed health insurance even if they’re already sick (pre-existing conditions). Insurers are prevented from such actions as charging more or leveling annual or lifetime limits. People are also guaranteed basic benefits such as prescription drugs and mental health.

The GOP would allow states to seek waivers from several consumer protections, enabling them to scale back benefits and possibly reimpose limits, make sick people pay more, and charge older people up to five times more than younger people vs. the current limit of three times.

Marketplaces such as healthcare.gov allow consumers to compare plans, all offering a basic set of benefits (hospital care, mental health, etc.)

Operation is unclear, since insurers could offer plans that don’t offer the same benefits.

Insurers cannot charge women more than men for the same coverage and must offer them basic benefits (for example, maternity care and contraceptives). Abortion cannot be funded with federal funds.

States could seek waivers to drop basic benefits such as maternity care and contraceptives, while Medicaid would no longer need to cover them, impacting low-income women.

Medicaid would also be banned from funding clinics that perform abortions, including Planned Parenthood.

Insurance companies and medical device makers, which benefit from new customers, pay more in taxes.

Individuals making over $250,000 are also taxed more.

Insurers, medical device manufacturers, and wealthy Americans would all receive big breaks as these taxes are abolished.

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The American Health Care Act is being pitched by the House GOP as the antidote to the Affordable Care Act. “The AHCA as amended delivers relief from Obamacare’s taxes and mandates that have hurt job creators, increased premiums, and limited options for patients and health care providers. It returns control of health care from Washington back to the states and restores the free market so Americans can access quality, affordable health care options that are tailored to their needs.”2 Say its authors, Obamacare was based on a “one-size-fits-all” approach that put bureaucrats in charge of personal health, leading to higher costs, fewer choices, and less access for individuals and families.

According to govtrack.us, how this affects us depends on income, how we currently access health care, and what types of care we need.3 Older Americans with lower income and individual insurance could experience sticker shock. Premiums could increase by $3,600 for a 55-year-old earning $25,000 annually and $8,400 for a 64-yearold making $15,000. For those on Medicaid, a federal cap will likely reduce benefits and increase out-of-pocket costs.

Those earning $40,000–$75,000 who purchase individual insurance may experience less pain since current subsidies for low-income Americans under the ACA would be spread out to incomes up to $75,000 (unless premiums also rise). However, if one’s income is below this range, some subsidies would now go to those earning more.

People receiving insurance through their employer may find themselves without coverage, as businesses would be allowed to stop provision. Though experts are split, it’s probable this would occur since tax advantages for employers would be eliminated.

For those earning $200,000 or more, it’s likely their tax bill will go down. Those making $1 million or more, for instance, could expect around $50,000 in annual tax savings.

WAGERING THE PUBLIC HEALTH

On May 24, the Congressional Budget Office released their muchanticipated scoring of the AHCA. According to the report, the AHCA would result in an estimated 14 million more uninsured Americans under age 65 by 2018, with 23 million by 2026.5, 6 AARP predicts 5–18 million individuals losing Medicaid coverage entirely.

Whereas premiums for the middle class are particularly affected under Obamacare, those older, sick, and poor would now suffer most in a kind of “reverse Robin Hood,” say pundits.

Republican backers insist that those who need insurance most won’t lose what they currently have, and that the rise in uninsured will be mostly younger people who opt out. However, if premiums escalate for individual plans and Medicaid eligibility expansion is phased out in 32 states, will Medicare remain an option for people 65 and older by 2020?3 Moreover, with Medicaid restricted, coverage options may be scant for those under 65 who lose employer-provided insurance and can’t afford an individual plan.

Meanwhile, analysts say Medicaid cuts will have a significant negative impact on both the opioid and mental health crises, with these benefits no longer required.

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HEALTH CARE OR SICKCARE?

Despite years of government assistance and biotechnological advancements, the US has the most expensive yet worst performing health care system among Western industrialized nations.8 Medical error and myriad chronic illnesses are burgeoning, including Type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s and other neurological disorders, and heart and lung disease (the American Medical and Lung Associations are both opposed to the AHCA).

Should the new boss fail to improve on the old (whichever version may become law), several things seem clear.

Despite years of government assistance and biotechnological advancements, the US has the most expensive yet worst performing health care system among Western industrialized nations.8 Medical error and myriad chronic illnesses are burgeoning, including Type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s and other neurological disorders, and heart and lung disease (the American Medical and Lung Associations are both opposed to the AHCA).6, 9, 10 As research has shown higher education and income tied to better health, more effective self-care programs for marginalized populations will be needed to minimize reliance on a flawed system.10 At the same time, while the pendulum of politics and other entertainment holds the masses spellbound, elements more intrinsic to good health—such as food, water, and air quality—remain questionable. H Rob Saint Laurent, MEd is a health writer and editor.

would be scrapped, totaling about $663 billion over 10 years, with no new taxes to compensate.4 And although the CBO estimates the federal deficit would decrease roughly $119 billion by 2026 (not the original $337 billion), already an offsetting $15 billion of added annual military spending has been agreed upon by Congress as of May.6, 7 With many believing the current AHCA proposal has long odds of becoming law, Senate Republicans are now drafting their own version.

Thus far, hearings have taken place in the wee hours when the nation is asleep.3

Vinton, K. (2016, June 1). These 15 Billionaires Own America’s News Media Companies. Forbes. https://housegop.leadpages.co/healthcare/ 3. https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/115/hr1628/summary 4.

Adapted from Levey, N.N. & Kim, K. (2017, March 8, updated May 4 & 24). A side-by-side comparison of Obamacare and the GOP’s replacement plan. Los Angeles Times.

5. https://www.cbo.gov/publication/52486 6.

Frieden, J. (2017, May 24). CBO on Trumpcare: 14 Million More Uninsured by 2018. MedPage Today.

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Jilani, Z. (2017, March 13). More Guns, Less Medicine: Trump’s Military Spending Binge Would Swamp Savings from Healthcare Repeal. The Intercept.

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Davis, K., Stremikis, K., Squires, D., Schoen, C. (2014, June). Mirror, Mirror on the Wall—How the Performance of the US Healthcare System Compares Internationally. The Commonwealth Fund.

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THE YEAR OF

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BY TIM HAYES

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tarting in 2009, the Federal Reserve added a couple trillion dollars of new money to the economy through a quantitative easing (QE) program of buying bonds from banks and non-banks.

Now the Feds reportedly want to reduce their balance sheet by selling those bonds, which will extinguish excess reserves—a non-event. If, however, non-banks buy those bonds, it will decrease the money supply, which may hurt the economy for 2017.

During the period when QE was in effect, the Feds bought a total of $4.5 trillion in bonds from banks and non-banks.

Even though the Feds stopped QE in 2014, they continued to buy bonds with any proceeds they had received when a bond had matured.

Remember, when a bond matures, its owner receives payment from the issuer for the bond’s face value. Up until now, the Feds have been reinvesting that money back into the economy.

which a seller deposits any proceeds into the bank, this time the Feds will extinguish the money, leaving the banks without the deposits needed to fund loans.

By warning that the shrinking deposits could cause lending to slow, the investment bankers are getting the relationship between

J.P. Morgan Warns the Banks

This is especially true for non-banks that are sitting on cash they had received from selling bonds to the Feds or to institutions that already bought financial assets with proceeds from bond sales. Why would those non-banks buy bonds now, when the Feds are saying the economy is getting better, and when interest rates are going up?

(Remember, bonds do poorly when interest rates go up.)

Furthermore, why would banks want to use their excess reserves to buy bonds when

In a May 8 story, Bloomberg Markets reported on investment bankers at J.P. Morgan, hoping to drum up business by confidentially urging small and mid-sized banks to merge in order to fend off the risks associated with the Feds selling bonds back to the marketplace.1 The investment bankers are warning that, when the Feds sell bonds to non-banks, the buyers will pay with bank deposits.

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the Feds are forced to pay them more interest each time the federal fund’s rate is raised?

(Currently, banks earn 1 percent on their roughly $2 trillion of excess reserves.)

In normal circumstances before the 2008 financial collapse, the Feds did not pay banks interest on reserves. So banks kept only what was required by law, thus making it easier for the Federal Reserve to control interest rates.

Now with $2 trillion of excess reserves, the Fed must pay banks interest on them; if they didn’t, banks would lend them to other banks, making it impossible for the Fed to influence interest rates.

What’s Next?

lending and deposits wrong: Lending creates a deposit, not the other way around. Thus, any risk to mid-sized and small banks is due more to the shrinking of the money supply causing a recession than a lack of deposits to fund loans.

Why Would Anyone Buy Bonds?

The Feds seem primed to raise rates again in June. Plus, they seem bent on selling bonds (we’ll see if there are any buyers) to reduce their balance sheets. Each of these moves may destabilize the economy, and both demand investors’ attention. H These are the opinions of Tim Hayes and not necessarily those of Cambridge Investment Research. They are for informational purposes only, and should not be construed or acted upon as individualized investment advice.

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Bringing Fight to Fear

by Andrew Aaron, LICSW

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ear is a potent adversary.

The fear that we will be harmed is common; it doesn’t play nice.

It does not easily go away when the risk of harm diminishes. In our high-stress culture, fear-based emotion has become a way of life. Many people who are raised in anxious families are developmentally trained to be afraid. Fear-based emotions of worry and anxiety are common.

When saddled with fear, romantic partners are emotionally disabled from loving well. Contrary to popular opinion, fear— not hate—is the opposite of love.

Within a love relationship, fear has the same effect as water has on flames. When one partner within a couple is chronically anxious, an imbalance forms which produces negative, long-term effects on the quality and longevity of the relationship.

A partner who chronically worries—or is prone to panic—will try to feel better and gain security by controlling the other partner and violating his or her boundaries of autonomy. Other partners react to fear by distancing themselves in a dance of avoidance to reduce discomfort.

Fear is a future-oriented emotion. It takes advantage of the unknown and attempts to predict and assume hardship, tragedy, and catastrophe. The roots of this pattern can be traced to past experiences of loss, disappointment, and trauma.

Often, those who live in fear imagine a bad life before they have a chance to live it. It is through repetitive thoughts of horrific outcomes that the intensity of fear is inflated.

Often criticized as irrational fear, it is real to those who find themselves in fear’s grip.

Fear-based emotions take on many forms and constitute a range of intensity, severity, and degree of debilitation. A characteristic of the fearful person is the feeling of losing control.

Fear may appear as an outside force, and if unchallenged, it takes control of the emotional experience. A traumatized person, feeling obsessed with repetitive thoughts, will feel a loss of control over this cyclic mental pattern.

The victim of panic attacks is in fear because he or she is unaware of when the next episode will arrive without notice.

Other fear-based disorders include: generalized anxiety disorder, which is a chronic state of fear that is not a response to any specific incident; panic disorder, which includes episodes of intense, debilitating fear which may arrive unexpectedly and are often confused with a heart attack; post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, are the after-effects of extreme and harmful events suffered in the past beyond an individual’s control; jealousy and relationship insecurity can be associated with an unresolved past loss

When we challenge fear and address it straight on, we learn that we are able to do anything in spite of the emotion. and are expressed as chronic fear of abandonment, and phobias are intense fears with a specific focus—such as heights, bridges, or spiders—which provoke terror and emotional paralysis.

The more that fear and its illusions of harm are expected, the larger it grows. A good example of this is when anxiety about flying progresses into a panic. If the fear is stoked and untreated, it could develop into a phobia, causing avoidance of that which is feared.

Worry is the least productive kind of thought, offering no benefit while enticing the worrier with a short-lived illusion of control.

Fear is an insidious emotion that encourages predictions of pain, loss, and catastrophe, which increase the likelihood of a negative future. When we challenge fear and address it straight on, we learn that we can do anything in spite of the emotion.

Our love relationships cannot reach heights of love and connection when darkened by patterns of worry and insecurity.

Take back control from fear. Confront it. Vanquish it by bringing your fight to fear. H Andrew Aaron, LICSW is a sex and relationship therapist who practices in the New Bedford Seaport.

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MUSIC Concerts in the Courtyard July 5–Aug. 30, 2017 Central Library 700 Boylston St., Boston, MA bpl.org Rain location: Rabb Hall.

Free on Wed. & Fri. Paskamansett Concerts July 8, 2017 | Lenny Solomon Dartmouth Grange 1133 Fisher Rd. Dartmouth, MA paskamansettconcertseries@gmail.com Music at Sunset: Summer Concert Series July 12, 2017 | The Ravers July 19, 2017 | Magnolia Cajun Band July 26, 2017 | New Providence Big Band Aug. 2, 2017 | Little Compton Band Aug. 9, 2017 | Atwater Donnelly

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Buzzards Bay Musicfest 2017 July 12–16, 2017 Fireman Performing Arts Center Tabor Academy 235 Front St. Marion, MA buzzardsbaymusicfest.com Newport Music Festival: Great Scott!

July 17, 2017 Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum 101 Ferry Rd., Rt. 114 Bristol, RI blithewold.org; newportmusic.org American pianist Richard Dowling offers a variety of Joplin’s important rags, waltzes, marches, and cakewalks.

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Newport Jazz Festival Aug. 4–6, 2017 Fort Adams State Park Newport, RI; newportjazz.org

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Onset Blues Festival Aug. 5, 2017 Prospect Park Onset, MA onsetbluesfestival.com Stephen Porter, piano Aug. 6, 2017 The Art Complex Museum 189 Alden St. Duxbury, MA; artcomplex.org Gospelfest Aug. 7, 2017 One City Hall Square Boston, MA boston.gov

ART Gallery Talk and Workshop – Starting from Scraps July 15, 2017 The Art Complex Museum 189 Alden St. Duxbury, MA; artcomplex.org Assemblage sculpture with Mike Wright.

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Artists’ Ball July 1, 2017 June 30, 2017 | VIP event for Patron level and above with author Flora Miller Biddle, The Whitney Women and the Museum They Made. Includes reception and signed copy of her book.

Newport Art Museum 76 Bellevue Ave. Newport, RI newportartmuseum.org Honorees Dodie Kazanjian and Calvin Tomkins, two of the world’s most celebrated arts writers. Blacktie optional masked ball, cocktails, dinner, and silent and live auctions.

Dancing to the music of Alex Donner and his Orchestra. On display, Ferrari Race Cars from the Audrain Automobile Collection and much more!

Island Moving Company July 7, 2017 | Nuit Blanche: Bal de Danse Summer Gala at Bellevue House 304 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI July 19–23, 2017 | Great Friends Dance Festival islandmovingco.org Cocktails, garden performances, and dancing in the tent.

Under the Full Moon Annual Gala July 8, 2017 Heritage Museums & Gardens 67 Grove St., Sandwich, MA heritagemuseumsandgardens.org Cocktails, farm table dinner, and dancing to Soul Revue. Cape Cod casual dress. Proceeds support HM&G. Clambake XXII – Celebrating Science and Education

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July 14, 2017 Demarest Lloyd State Park Dartmouth, MA lloydcenter.org Helps with the costs of environmental research and education programs.

2017 Annual Redwood Gala July 15, 2017 Redwood Library & Athenæum 50 Bellevue Ave. Newport, RI redwoodlibrary.org Chris Norton and his seven-piece band perform.

Details: TBA Gala la Bamba – 17th Annual International Polo Charity Ball Aug. 4, 2017 Rosecliff 548 Bellevue Ave. Newport, RI nptpolo.com

An Inner World: SeventeenthCentury Dutch Genre Painting Through Sept. 17, 2017 Clark Art Institute 225 South St. Williamstown, MA; clarkart.edu Art & Alzheimer’s Programs The Artist Within | 3rd Fri. monthly Art & Conversation | 4th Fri. monthly Cape Cod Museum of Art 60 Hope Ln. Dennis, MA; ccmoa.org For those with memory loss and their caregivers. Free/reservations.

EXHIBITIONS Painted Shapes: Contemporary White Line Woodcuts Through Aug. 13, 2017 The Art Complex Museum 189 Alden St. Duxbury, MA; artcomplex.org Guest Curators: Lisa Houck and Amy McGregor-Radin Wood as Muse Through Sept. 3, 2017 The Art Complex Museum 189 Alden St. Duxbury, MA; artcomplex.org Guest Curators: Donna Dodson and Andy Morelein “Boys of Summer: A Season with the Newport Gulls” On View: Through Sept. 10, 2017 Surf Photograph Workshop: Sept.

10, 2017 76 Bellevue Ave. Newport, RI; newportartmuseum.org Photographs by Jason Evans Chihuly Exhibit runs through Oct. 29, 2017 Chillin’ with Chihuly | August 12 & 13, 2017 New York Botanical Garden 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx, New York; nybg.org His first major garden exhibition in NY in more than 10 years.

Thomas Schütte: Crystal Through Oct. 9, 2017 The Clark Art Institute 225 South St. Williamstown, MA; clarkart.edu Contemporary (German, b. 1954) artist best known for public largescale sculptures.

Circular Abstractions: Bulls-Eye Quilts Through Oct. 22, 2017 Fuller Craft Museum 455 Oak St. Brockton, MA fullercraft.org Twenty-five quilts in this touring exhibition by US and international artists.

Pierre Cardin: 70 years of Innovation Through January 1, 2018 Rosecliff Mansion 548 Bellevue Ave. Newport, RI; newportmansions.org Exhibit is included in mansion tour admission.

MUSEUMS The Newport Car Museum 1847 West Main Rd. Portsmouth, RI newportcarmuseum.org A private collection of more than 45 automobiles. Handicap accessible.

Highest Heaven: Spanish and Portuguese Colonial Art Through July 9, 2017 Worcester Art Museum 55 Salisbury St. Worcester, MA; worcesterart.org From the Roberta and Richard Huber Collection. Organized and circulated by the San Antonio Museum of Art. Tea & Talks at Ventfort Hall Mystery at the Museum: July 11, 2017 | Eduardo Cadava: “Felix Nadar: 19th Century Parisian Portrait Photographer, Actor, Caricaturist, Inventor, Ballonist” July 18, 2017 | Margaret Lynch-Brennan: “The Irish Bridget: Irish Immigrant Women in Domestic Service in America 1840–1930” July 25, 2017 | Robert Asplund: “Cads, Trollops, and Traitors” August 1, 2017 | Gary Helm Darden: “Keeping Up with the Vanderbilts: Architectural Rivalries” Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum 104 Walker St. Lenox, MA; gildedage.org

Music at Sunset Music, Picnics, Sailboats, and Sunsets!

Relax the night away on the Great Lawn at Blithewold. To see this summer’s spectacular lineup of performers visit www.blithewold.org.

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The Butterfly House Through Sept. 3, 2017 The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History

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869 Main St., Rt. 6A Brewster, MA; ccmnh.org Free with museum admission.

Reservations required for butterfly feeding.

Japanese Tea Ceremony July 30 & Sept. 24, 2017 The Art Complex Museum 189 Alden St. Duxbury, MA; artcomplex.org Newport Art Museum 76 Bellevue Ave. Newport, RI; newportartmuseum.org Fort Taber~Fort Rodman Military Museum 1000 Rodney French Blvd.

New Bedford, MA; fortaber.org Harvard Museum of Natural History 26 Oxford St. Cambridge, MA; hmnh.harvard.edu

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BOOKS/LECTURES/FILM Matthew Barnes: An American Shipwright in Norseland July 20, 2017 Herreshoff Marine Museum/ America’s Cup Hall of Fame 1 Burnside St. Bristol, RI herreshoff.org; amesricanshipwright.com Presented by Matthew Barnes.

Tugboats Illustrated: History, Technology, Seamanship Herreshoff Marine Museum/ America’s Cup Hall of Fame 1 Burnside St. Bristol, RI; herreshoff.org Presented by author and illustrator, Paul Ferrell.

DELICIOUS Vermont Brewers Festival 2017 July 21–22, 2017 Waterfront Park Burlington, VT www.vtbrewfest.com On the waterfront of Lake Champlain overlooking the Adirondack Mountains.

SPECIAL EVENTS Boston Harborfest 2017 June 30–July 2, 2017 Boston, MA bostonharborfest.com

Revolutionary reenactments, concerts, fireworks, and more.

Herreshoff Independence Day Celebrations July 3–4, 2017 Herreshoff Marine Museum/ America’s Cup Hall of Fame 1 Burnside St. Bristol, RI; herreshoff.org Great food, location, music, fireworks, and parade. Visit website for details.

Annual Fourth of July Parade Picnic July 4, 2017 Linden Place Mansion 500 Hope St. Bristol, RI lindenplace.org Tickets include breakfast and lunch.

Seating for the famous Bristol parade, mansion tour and restrooms.

Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular July 4, 2017 Along the Charles River and at the DCR Hatch Shell on the Esplanade, between the Longfellow and Massachusetts Ave. Bridges.

Boston, MA; bostonpopsjuly4th.org Visit site for details.

FAMILY 96th Annual Mashpee Wampanoag Pow Wow July 1–3, 2017 Cape Cod Fair Grounds 1220 Nathan Ellis Highway, Rt. 151 East Falmouth, MA mashpeewampanoagtribe-nsn.gov 4TH of July Family Party Train Hobo Railroad 64 Railroad St.

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Lincoln, NH; hoborr.com Ride the rail in patriotic style.

Hot dogs, chips, ice cream, cold beverages, and entertainment.

Returns in time for the LincolnWoodstock Fireworks!

Advance tickets recommended.

Green Animals Children’s Party July 14, 2017 Green Animals Topiary Garden 380 Cory’s Ln. Portsmouth, RI; newportmansions.org Tickets sold at the door. Rain or shine.

Barnstable County Fair July 17–23, 2017 Cape Cod Fairgrounds 1220 Nathan Ellis Highway, Rt. 151 East Falmouth, MA capecodfairgrounds.com

TOURS Art and Architecture Tour Boston Athenæum 10 1/2 Beacon St. Boston, MA; bostonathenæum.org Free hour-long tour with docent.

Advance booking.

Open Farm Days July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, and Dec. 16 92 Allen Neck Rd. South Dartmouth, MA roundthebendfarm.org Non-GMO and grass-fed meat, seasonal veggies, honey, maple syrup, and herbal teas are available to purchase. Family-friendly tours 11 a.m.

COMEDY 10th Annual Nantucket Comedy Festival July 12–15, 2017 Dreamland Main Theater & “Ladies Who Lunch & Laugh” event at the White Elephant Ballroom Nantucket, MA nantucketcomedyfestival.org Fundraiser for Stand Up & Learn, serving Nantucket’s children.

GREAT OUTDOORS Cuttyhunk Ferry Company State Pier, South Bulkhead Foot of Union St. New Bedford, MA cuttyhunkferryco.com

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103RD FEAST OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT IN NEW BEDFORD

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ounded in 1915 by four Madeiran immigrant men who recreated the religious festival which was common in the villages of their home island in order to commemorate their safe passage to the shores of America, this traditional mid-summer gathering for family and friends has become the Largest Portuguese Feast in the World.

The Feast attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the globe for the enjoyment of Portuguese heritage, cuisine, and entertainment.

Rich in Madeiran history, the community plays host to visitors with an exciting opening on Thursday, August 3, and continues

with nonstop events and entertainment through Sunday, August 6.

Admission is free during the four-day event, and guests will enjoy a parade, authentic ethnic dance groups, deliciously prepared foods, along with the opportunity to enjoy cooking barbecued beef on long skewers in a hot-coal barbecue pit—perhaps the largest one to be found in America!

Another draw to the festival is the colorful Santana House; recreated in the architectural style of the village houses of Santana, Madeira, this building is the location where we serve the world-renowned Madeira Wine, drawn from barrels which have shipped from overseas.

Children will enjoy the carnival midway of rides and games, while adults of all ages will appreciate the contemporary entertainment of local and regional musicians.

But, the biggest draw to the first night of the Feast will be their headliner, The Spin Doctors. Kicking off at around 10 p.m., this legendary group will rock event guests with their unique sounds and vocals.

This historic event is made possible by the hard work of the committees, volunteers, and dedication of the members of the Clube Madeirense S.S. Santissimo Sacramento and their families. H For more information, visit feastoftheblessedsacrament.com.

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