THE PRINT EDITION
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2018
VOLUME XIX- ISSUE 73
Thanksgiving Day by Rick Winterson To state t he obvious, Thanksgiving Day tomorrow (November 22, 2018) will be a day set aside to offer gratitude for our lives in America, along with all that we have and enjoy. There never has been (and perhaps never will be) a nation like the United States of America. On their first Thanksgiving, held in October of 1621, the Pilgrims sensed this about their “New World”, even though they had lost half their number to disease and deprivation, during their voyage on the Mayf lower and after they landed here in Plymouth on December 21, 1620. The f irst Thank sgiving was really a Harvest Festival. No cranberries were served – they grew wild back then and the Wampanoag Indians used them only as a folk medicine (loaded with Vitamin C – the
Wampanoags knew what they were doing). It’s also likely that turkey wasn’t on the First Thanksgiving’s menu. Freshly killed venison was more likely. But South Boston Online wants to keep this local, so let’s start by considering some local history. The original South Boston “neighborhood” was (and in a way, still is) Thomas Park, named for General John Thomas, who was in charge of the colonial troops in and around what was to become South Boston in 1804. His a rtiller y emplacements on Dorchester Heights drove the British from Boston 242 years ago, on March 17, 1776. Recapturing Boston was General George Wa shing ton’s f irst specific assignment from the Second Continental Congress. And it worked! Look back more than two centuries from where we are now in South Boston. Be (very) thankful for Gen. Continued on page 2
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The Unveiling of SBCA IDEA Lab in Memory of Lori Miller
South Boston Catholic Academy unveiled the new and exciting IDEA Lab! The IDEA Lab is designed and dedicated in loving remembrance of an actively involved and admired school and community member, Lori Miller. Pictured above: Kaitlin, Brian, Kristen, Kimberly and Brian Miller (Story and Photos Page 3)
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Thanksgiving Thomas’s cannons and for that victory – Washington’s first – the victory that occurred from the top of Dorchester Heights, and that started it all off around here. Pro c e e d for w a rd , a nd think about our geography. B e t ha n k f u l for how it wa s u rba ni z ed - of For t I nd e p e nd e nc e on C a s t le Island, for a year the home of Edgar A llen Poe; the woolen warehouses along South Boston’s Fort Point Cha nnel during the Civil War; the industries and maritime enterprises that shot up on the South Boston Waterfront after 1900; and the passenger liners and container ships t hat nowadays bring so many people and so much prosperit y to South Boston.
Think for a few moments about the Boston Army Base (once the largest off ice building in the world), and how a century later,
Msgr. Thomas J. McDonnell and Frank Kelley Thanksgiving Dinner St. Monica’s Parish Hall - Thanksgiving Day (Corner of Old Colony Avenue and Prebble Street) Mass at 9:00 am Dinner at 11:30 am – 1:30 pm All are welcome If you are unable to get out and would like a meal delivered to your home please call 857-417-7597 After Wednesday November 21st please call 617-590-9922
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it became something now named “The Innovation and Design Building”. Give a thought to the South Boston Waterfront developing into the world-class Seaport District, all within the still young 21st Century. And just wait until the expanded Panama Canal begins passing super, mega-Panamax container ships on to Conley Terminal. Perhaps most of all, think of South Boston as a maritime community. Were you aware that 80% of South Boston’s border consists of salt water. We are blessed with miles of beautiful beaches from Sully’s on Castle Island, all along Old Harbor, and ending at Mother’s Rest across from Moa k ley Field. The achingly beautiful Harbor Walk, beginning at the old Northern Avenue Bridge, extends much farther. Be very, ver y thank ful that “Southie Is Our Home Town … “ Be thankful for our many non-profit agencies. Catholic Cha rit ie s/ United Way w i l l distribute 7,000 Thanksgiving dinners this weekend. R ight now, at St. Monica Hall on Preble Circle, turkey dinners with a ll the trimmins’ are being prepared for tomorrow – T ha n k sg iv ing T hu rsd ay, November 22, 10:30 until
1:30. Anyone and everyone are welcome. The Laboure Center on West Broadway will hold its A nnual South Boston House Tours event next weekend on Saturday and Sunday, December 1 and 2. Take part – it’s a great opener for the South Boston Holiday Sea son, a s is our Christmas Stroll on November 28. There is so much in South Boston to be thank f ul for But most important of all, remember that November is Veterans Month. Be sure to express your thanks to any veterans you know. Veterans Day was a high point in this year of Our Lord 2018, because November 11 was the 100th Anniversary and Centennial of the World War I Armistice Day – later to be declared Veterans Day in America. You know, we can never thank our veterans enough. But we can certainly try! Be sure to thank them all tomorrow during your Thanksgiving feast. And please give a thought to placing some kind of World War I Memoria l somewhere he r e in S out h B o s t on . Happy Thanksgiving to you a l l, f rom Sout h Boston Online. Enjoy your Thank sgiving feast – it’s a uniquely American celebration.
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The Unveiling of our New and Exciting IDEA Lab! Continued from Page 1
By Kristen Miller K0 Teacher
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n T h u r s d a y, November 8, 2018 S out h B o s t on Catholic Academy unveiled the new and exciting IDEA Lab! The IDEA Lab is designed and dedicated in loving remembrance of an actively involved and admired school and community member, Lori Miller. Lori was a familiar face at the school
for more than 15 years, as a mother and constant volunteer. Lori’s love for South Boston Catholic Academy was clear in her involvement there. The IDEA Lab serves as a place for early childhood students at South Boston Catholic Academy to imagine, discover, explore, and achieve in Lori›s memory. The interactive walls serve as a spring board of possibilities. Students are inspired to build and test out ramps on a magnetic wall, explore concepts of color and translucency at a light table, and create towers as tall as they are! The lab provides countless opportunities for students to predict, experiment, and work together in a room full of possibilities! Friends of Lori›s filled the IDEA Lab on Thursday to celebrate Lori›s legacy and celebrate the opening of a new space where her memory will live on at South Boston Catholic Academy.
From our family to yours Nick Collins State Senator
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by Rick Winterson
Sellout at Collaborative Comedy Night
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s South Boston Online promised in its last issue, the Annual Comedy Night, a laughfilled party courtesy of the South Boston Collaborative Center, was a great success. The Collaborative’s Comedy Night was held last Friday evening, November 16, in Florian Hall. A full house of between 250 and 300 guests formed a responsive audience, who were ready to have a great time while supporting the Collaborative (both of which they certainly did). The high point of the evening was the presentation of the Annual Darlene Sheehan “Beacon of Hope” Awards. The two 2018 recipients – George McEvoy and Dennis McLaughlin – are members of the ILA (the International Longshoremen’s A ssociation). Collaborative E xe c ut ive Di re c tor A ndy Ward served as Emcee; Sen.
Darlene Sheehan “Beacon of Hope” Awards went to Dennis McLaughlin and George McEvoy, from Collaborative E.D. Andy Ward (r.) and presented by Sen. Nick Collins (l). Nick Collins did the Award honors. Andy spoke about 2018 being the Collaborative’s 21st year, expressing his profound gratitude to Joseph “Dodo” Nee and the Collaborative’s f irst E.D., Darlene Sheehan – she literally spent her last
The Tallents wouldn’t miss the Collaboratvoe’s Annual Comedy Night.
Comedy Night performers Dave Russo (l.) and Frank Santorelli (r.), with Elaine Walsh and Hostess Cathe Walsh.
active year starting up the Collaborative in 1997, before succumbing to ovarian cancer. Both Awa rd recipients, George McEvoy and Dennis McLaughlin, humbly remarked on the benefits and joy that comes from sobriety, and recalled the good works of Gerard Dembowsk i – another IL A member, who worked in South Boston’s Conley Terminal and was a real apostle of recovery. They praised to South Boston’s recover y orga nizations a nd concluded their remarks by saying their efforts in the ILA were only giving back what was freely given to them. George and Dennis received a standing ovation after they got their “Beacon of Hope” Awards. This year’s 2018 Comedy Night featured two local stand-up comics – Dave Russo and Frank Santorelli. They are in fact local talents, but both of them have worked all over the U.S. and the World. Russo’s performance was extraordinarily energetic; Santorelli’s stand-up routine had gag-line references to “Florian Hall”. Those laughs were due in part because Santorelli didn’t realize that Florain Hall is named for Saint Florian, the patron saint of f iref ighters (before
being martyred in 304 A.D., Florian organized fire brigades in Roman legions stationed in what is now Austria, where he is still venerated). Oh well, it was an odd comedy routine, but no matter – it worked! A word about Kenny Morrell. Kenny was the evening’s entertainer. He’s a (very) talented pianist, who is able to play anything. He also performs vocals using his own unique approaches to song styling, and he is quite able to play dance music in a large variety of rhythms. All in a ll, the Collaborative’s 2018 Comedy Night was quite the evening.
Kenny Morrell styles a song in his inimitable fashion, while accompanying himself on piano, at the Collaborative’s Comedy Night..
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Elected Officials Oppose Edison Proposal
ederal, State, a nd Cit y elected officials representing South Boston recently wrote to State and City officials in opposition of the proposal for the redevelopment of the Edison Plant and calling for alternative proposa ls to be a na ly zed and presented to the public. Congressma n Ly nch, State Senator Collins, Cit y Councilor-At-Large Fla hert y, City Councilor Flynn, and State Representative-Elect Biele unanimously expressed their concerns in a letter submitted to the Boston Planning a nd De velopment A genc y (BPDA) and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection ( M E PA ). The elected officials called for the proponents to study and present “viable alternatives” to the current proposal, including office space, commercial spaces, and
light industrial space “consistent with the surrounding port and terminals.” The letter specifically requests more information on each possible scenario’s impacts on “environmental, traffic, and transportation conditions”, the three main areas of concern for abutters, neighbors, and residents. Pointing to unanswered questions around future access to the Haul Road for existing businesses and industries, air quality, congestion, density, and traffic impacts, they requested a more clear picture of the daily traffic projections at the site, as well as the formula used to calculate those projections, so that the community can fully weigh the cost-benefit analysis of such a large traffic impact. Finally, the elected officials brought up concerns about public access to the waterfront and private ownership of new streets, possibly limited public
access to and enjoyment of the waterfront. Not only does t he project’s proposa l for two 100 foot buildings and one 200 foot building bring serious concerns about density, it also could form a barrier block ing the neighborhood of f f rom t he water f ront. The project requires final approval from the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs. The proponents must
first write a Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR). Residents are being asked to call in or submit an email with their concerns about the project to: Tim Czerwienski, Project Manager Boston Planning and Development Agency 617-9185303, Tim.Czerwienski@boston. gov. Alex Strysky, MEPA Analyst, Massachusetts Environmental Protection Agency 617-626-1205.
Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours.
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn
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Polish Freedom Fighters Deserve Place of Honor Raymond L. Flynn, Former Mayor of Boston and Former U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican The Polish Partisans sculpture was officially welcomed Saturday at the South Boston Seaport after several years of callous disregard about its permanent home and its profound historic significance in world history. The monument was proudly on display at Boston Common in 1983, where it remained until it was surprisingly moved by the city of Boston in January 2006. The statute depicts five warweary Polish freedom fighters who heroically battled Hitler’s Nazi troops during World War II and, later, communist tyranny. The sculptor, Andrzej Pitynski, who attended the ceremony, was praised and thanked by state, city and Polish-American
veterans groups for his historic contribution to American history. Pitynski said he created the monument because he wanted the world to remember the pain and suffering that the heroic people of Poland had suffered and to remember their courage in fighting tyranny. When it was located on the corner of Beacon and Charles streets in 1983, the Partisans Memorial was praised by Pope John Paul II and Lech Walesa, who had strongly opposed both the Nazis and communism. But when Boston removed the statue in 2006, the official Russian government newspaper Pravda praised its removal. They did not want a permanent reminder of their oppression on American soil. It was relocated in September of that year to the MBTA Silver Line’s World Trade Center station. Saturday was a special day for Boston — Sen. Nick Collins and
Councilor Annissa Essaibi-George took on the challenge to restore the statue to one of the most prominent locations in America, at the intersection of D and Congress streets in Boston’s historic waterfront. They had the strong backing and support from Mayor Marty Walsh, congressman Stephen Lynch, Councilor Mike Flaherty, Councilor Ed Flynn, Gov. Charlie Baker, Rep. David Bielefeld and the Massport Authority, especially director Tom Butler. As I told all gathered for the special ceremony on the waterfront, this is a very proud day for our Polish-American friends and all their admirers in this country as well as all freedom-loving patriots throughout the world. I was always so proud to tell both President Walesa and Pope John Paul II about the people of Boston’s respect for Poland, especially those courageous “freedom
fighters” during those difficult times. The next day, I met a U.S. veteran at the installation of Richie Gormley as the new head of the West Roxbury Irish Social Club. He greeted me warmly and said, “Ambassador Flynn, that was a moving and inspirational ceremony yesterday for the Polish freedom fighters. As a proud grandson of Poland and a U.S. Marine, I am so happy that every time I drive by the Partisans Memorial on D Street, I will think about all those heroes in our country and across the world who fought and died for freedom and democracy.” We must never lose interest in history, especially in honoring all those who sacrificed for a safer and better world. I felt bad when the Polish Partisans Memorial was removed from Boston Common, but now it’s restored to a prominent place for millions to see.
Senator Collins Advances Gas Workers Bill Legislation to extend health care, restrict public funds for National Grid moves to Committee
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State Representative-Elect
State Senator Nick Collins recently presided over Senate Session, advancing legislation to the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy which would address the ongoing labor dispute between National Grid and the 1,200 members of USW Local 12003 and 12012. Since the gas workers contract expired on June 24th, 2018, they have been locked out from working on National Grid projects, grinding construction to a halt and threatening public and consumer safety. The bill that was advanced, HD 4975, An Act relative to the employment of certain workers by National Grid, would do several things to encourage National Grid, a multi-billion dollar international business, to bring the negotiations to a resolution and end the lockout, including: Restricting National Grid’s ability to apply to Chapter 90 state reimbursement funds Restricting any
increases in gas or electric distribution rates for customers Requiring National Grid to continue paying for health insurance for the employees “It is unacceptable that National Grid would put their profits before the wellbeing of their employees who do dangerous work and I am proud to stand with my colleagues in denouncing this short-sighted greed” said Senator Collins. “I look forward to helping achieve a swift resolution so that the hardworking men and women of USW Local 12003 and 12012 can get back to work. It is particularly concerning that we are heading into the holiday season, with very cold temperatures, and these employees are still out of work while construction projects are stalled without heat.” The bill now moves to the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy where it will have a public hearing as it moves through the legislative process.
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Giving Thanks Together In Our Community
Pictured L-R: Susan LaPaglia, South Boston Community Health Center, Alaina Coppola, Massport’s Assistant Director of Administration & Community Giving & Thomas Butler, Jr., Massport’s Assistant Director of State & Community Relations
Throughout the upcoming holiday season, families and friends throughout the Boston area will gather to give thanks for each other, and for the food we enjoy as part of our traditions. Most of us are fortunate enough to enjoy full tables, but the Greater Boston Food Bank reports that hunger affects one in ten of our neighbors in Eastern Massachusetts and 47% earn too much to qualify for emergency food assistance provided by the government. This year, Massport is pleased to provide food donations to three programs in our community: Crossroads Family Center in East Boston; Winthrop Community Food Pantry; and South Boston Community Health Center Food Pantry. These three organizations serve hundreds of people each month, and often mean the difference between paying for heat and having enough food for the family to eat. As we enter the holiday season, we are reminded that these programs and many others provide critical assistance year-round to the most vulnerable members of our community. South Boston Community Health Center Food Pantry 409 West Broadway South Boston, MA 02127 617-269-7500 www.sbchc.org
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ICA Gallery Review: Interactive Arts for the Holidays
By Richard Campbell
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t is not often that the visual arts attempt to engage the audience into playing on a jungle gym, but William Forsythe’s “Choreographic Objects” currently installed at the ICA in the Seaport gives the viewer room to romp. The choreographer’s experience-based works coincide with his residency at the Boston Ballet, and would be considered a collaborative effort, bridging the visual arts, writing, and choreography. Where many conceptual artists come to this kind of work without in-depth experience in dance, William Forsythe is has a life-long career in classical ballet. After having worked for the Stuttgart Ballet, he was director of Ballet Frankfurt for twenty years, and formed his own Forsythe Company between 2005 and 2015. All that experience adds a power and cohesiveness to these works that bring the conceptual ideas to real experience. When the peddle hits the meddle the main feature of this work depends upon the viewer’s ability to participate in a kind of rigorous manner that most people don’t expect in an art gallery. There is just enough to view here to arrive at a definition of the artist’s term: “choreographed objects” which in his own words are “hybrids that occupy a single space between art, architecture, and performance, bringing a unique set of experiences to the museum context.” The main gallery which presents the
viewer with a maze of athletic exercise rings hanging from a giant steel structure, presents the opportunity for the viewer to create their own choreography by interacting with the installation. You can take the kids to the art museum to let off steam! For many viewers this is a spectator sport, as interacting on this grand torture device in a choreographic manner requires some agility. This viewer was lucky to have witnessed a dancer in the hall who tested with rigor the various ways to interact with the installation. For a group of gymnasts or dancers this would be a dream come true, and almost as soon as my subject began his interactionswith pretty incredible agility- it became clear that part of the learning curve was in the difficulty of engaging with the maze in a meaningful way. For while it may seem that traversing from one end of the maze to another was sufficient to find purpose, the quest seemed, even in a skilled dancer’s body, more akin to aerobics than choreography. I was reminded more of the swings on Lawn D than I was of art. The sound of the rings clacking together, and the visual confusion caused by them swinging had a certain abstract art feeling. Surrounding the jungle gym piece were a series of video galleries which drew out the idea of choreography a little more fully. In one large interactive gallery you get to turn yourself (and others do as well) into a pretzel person on a giant set of screens merely by walking through the space. This is a space that would yield most interesting choreography itself if it were tested by experienced dancers- but offers a fun house of games distorting lens that gives new meaning to the term “out of body” experience. Once again, bring the kids! A more focused conceptual piece called “Antipodes” is described as conceived based upon “the artist’s misconception of gravity as a child.” Encompassing the traditional meaning of the term, Antipodes are any two points on the surface of the earth that are directly opposite of each other, the exhibit describes its video as creating “perilous suspension” of the person above the earth. It looks a lot like the videos you see of astronauts in gravityless environments. The satisfying aspect of this performance is that you get to see the incredible skill of Forsythe himself
performing seemingly impossible balletic moves. The accompanying text for this exhibit is one that will become a classic on the shelves of performing arts libraries around the world. In contrast to Forsythe’s very conceptual work, jazz pianist/visual artist Jason Moran’s works are pretty down to earth re-creations of a time period in jazz history, concretely showing iconic jazz instruments, videos, and installations that depict what is elemental about jazz musicians and their environments. The program notes claim is: “he grounds his practice in musical composition and bridges the visual and performing arts through stagecraft.” Looking a lot like something you might see in the Smithsonian his “sets” create an environment that recalls well known jazz venues (Slugs Saloon) and artists from the past. His staged work has its own life that is at once irresistible in a way that standard museum pieces don’t quite fulfill. He bases the structure of much of the works on his deep performance knowledge of playing “sets” a term that truly describes the culture of jazz rehearsal and performance. There have been short staged performances of jazz musicians throughout the exhibition with artists who have collaborated with Moran to bring the sets to life. This show, coming from the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, has accompanying videos that are entertaining and light, like the quizzical video “Chess” by Lorna
Simpson in which she and jazz musicians play chess and piano in 3 channeled black and white video montages. Other video works like Kara Walker’s video, in collaboration with Alicia Hall and Jason Moran entitled “Six Miles from Springfield on the Franklin Road, 2009” are more disturbing and depict racially motivated violence of slavery channeled through her research on the Freedman’s Bureau Report which was created by Congress during Lincoln’s administration. Certain installations by Moran are there for the viewer just to imagine staged settings by themselves, like the Savoy Ballroom piece. We can only hope that jazz will find a revival someday, as it seems ever more, (despite being the original American musical form), to be almost entirely overlooked by contemporary Americans. These shows and more make the holiday season at the ICA a glimpse at contemporary art that is thought provoking and mildly amusing, without being too over the top conceptually to make them more digestible for the museum visitor new to this kind of art. Remember that the ICA is FREE on Thursday nights, 5PM to 9PM, but the museum accepts donations for those who can afford to make them. The ICA is located at 25 Harbor Shore Drive in the South Boston Seaport, accessible by the MBTA via the Red Line and the Silver Line. The museum is a short walk from the Courthouse Station, and there is parking available. Bring the Kids!
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Light Up Seaport Friday, November 30, 2018 6pm to 8pm Seaport Common 85 Northern Avenue Boston, MA The third annual Light Up Seaport takes place Friday, November 30, 2018 at 6pm -- 10,000 white lights will brighten a 54-foot Norway Spruce tree. Special performances by local jazz singer Rich DiMare and the Boston Children’s Chorus will provide entertainment. Enjoy sips, snacks, and great giveaways, courtesy of local businesses. Attendees are also invited to warm up in nearby District Hall, where a new print and digital photography exhibit, Faces of
Seaport, will be on display. Created by Fort Point artist
George Vasquez, this exhibition will showcase a vibrant mix of portraits captured across the previous year in
Seaport, documenting the district’s transformation into a warm and welcoming neighborhood in even recent
months. Drinks will be available for purchase at Gather,
and activities will be set out in the open District Hall space for little ones. In the spirit of the holiday season, Light Up Seaport benefits Massachusetts Fallen Heroes and The Gavin
Foundation. Following the event, guests can enjoy dinner at any of Seaport’s restaurants, and get a head start on holiday gift shopping at the She-Village, a collection of pop-up shops led exclusively by females and open for one final month.
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South Boston Catholic Academy News The 5th and 6th graders of South Boston Catholic Academy traveled to Catholic TV in Watertown to celebrate the All Saints Day Mass on TV with Father Robert Casey, our Pastor. Each student dressed up as one of their favorite saints. While at school, we all celebrated the All Saints Day Mass at St. Brigid Church with Father Patrick Nolan, SJ, in which the 4th graders took part in. All the students did a wonderful job participating in both these Masses. On November 6, 2018 we enjoyed our Fall Open House, where we welcomed many prospective families to check out what makes South Boston Catholic Academy so special! The school offers tours on Tuesdays and Fridays at 9AM. For more information, call Jamie Brown, Assistant Principal at 617-268-2326.
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Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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Millie Hynes Achieves Cross Country All Star Archbishop Williams High School
All of us in the Gate of Heaven and St. Brigid Parishes with St. Augustine Cemetery Chapel Religious Education Program want to wish everyone a Very Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving!
In her first season on the Archbishop Williams Varsity Cross Country Team, Millie Hynes, a 7th grader, was the top runner on the girls’ team and earned All-Star status in the Catholic Central League. Millie finished in the top 5 in all her Catholic Central League dual meets as well as a 3rd place in the Middle School Division of the Frank Kelley Invitational. Millie’s best times were 22:20 for 5 km and 13:05 for 3 km.
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Opening Reception: Society of Arts & Crafts
Darryl wears a neckpiece, Ife V (2014) by Tiff Massey (comfortable as a tie!).
On Thursday, November 8, South Boston’s Society of Arts + Crafts (100 Pier 4 Boulevard, second floor) held its Opening Reception for “Adorning Boston and Beyond” and “Our Cups Runneth Over”. These are cleverly combined exhibitions of both jewelry and cups, which are on view until February 17, 2019. Admission is free; don’t miss it. by Rick Winterson
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he Society of Arts + Crafts is sited in the middle of South Boston’s Seaport District, at the corner of Seaport and 100 Pier 4 Boulevards. The Society is on the second floor, just a short walk across Seaport Green from District Hall and the Courthouse Silver Line Station. It is really a fine place to visit, combining (as it does) an Arts + Crafts Museum and an open-shop-with-a-view, which has truly unique offerings. On Thursday evening, November 8, the Society held an unusual event. It was the Opening Reception for combined exhibitions of new age jewelry and cups (yes, cups!). These exhibitions are respectively named “Adorning Boston and Beyond” and “Our Cups Runneth Over”. They were creatively and tastefully curated by Heather White, a Jewelry Professor at Mass Art and a Jeweler; and Mary Barringer, a Ceramist and
past Editor of Studio Potter. Both curators are to be congratulated on their joint project. It really works! “Adorning Boston and Beyond” is both inspired and historical. Original creators of modern “art jewelry” are shown, along with teachers of the art, and current innovators. Jewelry is generally small, so highly varied pieces by more than 30 artists are exhibited. Jewelry’s evolution tells a story, challenges your own tastes, and may change the way you buy and wear jewelry in the future. Cups are warm and personal. How about you? Do you always use the same special (and cherished) cup? How do you feel if someone else uses your own cup by mistake? Whatever your answers, “Our Cups Runneth Over” is for you. This exhibition’s colors range from eye-catchingly austere to brilliantly colored. Cups make statements about you, and they are utilitarian conveyors of nutrients and stimulants – from soup to tea to coffee to beer. View this exhibition carefully – it might grab you! By the time the mid-evening Opening Reception program began, approximately 250 exhibit viewers had gathered. Jennifer Rayburn Billings, Chair of the Society’s Board of Trustees, welcomed everyone. She was followed by Celeste Wilson, Acting Executive Director, who handled acknowledgements and introductions. Curators Barringer (cups) and White (jewelry) discussed their exhibitions. The setting is elegant – the Society’s new quarters boast a striking view of the Seaport District. Two Waterfront landmarks – Ocean Prime and Cardullo’s provided catering and beverages. South Boston Online will close by again recommending that you not miss these two beautifully combined exhibitions, which are on view until Sunday, February 17, next year. You might even add Christmas gift shopping for your favorite friend or family member to your reasons for visiting “Adorning Boston and Beyond” and “Our Cups Runneth Over” at the Society of Arts + Crafts. After all, the exhibition’s two titles combine a 21st Century
Stephanie and Akou wear crafts by Mariko Kusimoto and Tanya Crane.
Jennifer Rayburn Billings, Chair of Trustees, welcomes guests to the AC Opening Reception.
A hand-crafted, sterling bird brooch, “Object Sequence II” by Anya Kivarkius (2017).
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Antiquarian Book Fair: Local Vendors Lead the Way
By Richard Campbell
T
he 42 nd A nnual Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair ran November 16-18 at the Hynes Convention Center attracting booksellers from around the world, as well as some great vendors from New England. This is a free event that is sufficiently entertaining for book people, and a source for truly unique gifts. The limited edition, first edition priceless older books of all kinds, collections of maps, memorabilia and framed art bespoke of the vast great world of quality printing and design. The first thing one notices about this fair is the decidedly older demographic of the event, with enthusiasts and vendors alike dressed professionally in clothes made of quality materials with the gentile expectation of doing business. Amidst the booths of precious leather-bound books, oversized maps, prints and signed ephemera the collectors jostled for places to see the wares-many of which would surprise people who thought this was just about books. A portrait of Harpo Marx by Salvador Dali, why not! Anna Pavlova’s ballet slipper in a signed case with her portrait? Sure. How about original letters from Stephen Hawking, Roosevelt or Einstein? Maybe a first edition set of “The Life of George Washington” or “Harry Potter” ? A signed framed picture of Tom Brady? Searching for a special gift for that hard to please aunt, uncle or grand-parent? Trust me, if you want something unique for a gift, you’ll find it in an old book shop. The stories that come with the items are almost as interesting as the objects themselves. We stopped at
many of the booths, but first stop was Shapero Fine Books from London, (https://shapero.com/ ) where we talked with two fine Blokes Julian MacKenzie and Roddy Newlands about their books. The collection on hand was most notable for books specializing in travel, oversized naturalist collections of birds, and brightly colored art books that came signed with provenance. The voyages of Captain Cook, Admiral Parry, and Charles Darwin unfold in beautifully printed and bound volumes with maps and illustrations. Closer to home is Michael Ginsberg Books from North Easton, MA (http://www.ginsbook.com/) who holds a vast collection of Americana and Canadiana. Showing off a first edition of John Quincy Adams writings, “The Massachusetts Privateers of the Revolution”, or “Letters of the American Revolution”- all rare editions for your Colonialist buff. His assistant, Lee Ann Stern showcased a pretty purple book on the Cornell Library, while books on American Indians, voyages to Alaska, the campaigns of Custer, and ephemera like a magic book called: “The Art of Conjuring Made Easy” beckoned to passersby. From a little further away in New Haven, Conn, came Nick Aretakis of William Reese Company, (https:// www.williamreesecompany.com/) who meets by appointment only but reveals a huge collection of historical, travel, literature and Americana books. His full volume biography of George Washington and Colonial works on New England (“Summary History of New England” by Hannah Adams) just touched the tip of the iceberg of his collection on hand. With access to the research library at Yale University Mr. Aretakis may be able to find that letter from your great, great, great, great uncle to George Washington. Out West in Hadley MA, Ken Lopez Booksellers (https://lopezbooks. com/) has the full collection of Rockwell Kent, the famous illustrator, or how about an uncorrected proof of “The World According to Garp”? He had plenty of those counter culture writers like Burroughs, Bukowski, and Brautigan on sale as well to satisfy the beat writer in your stocking list. He came up short on Emily Dickinson,
Forrest Proper and Amy Hahn which I let him off the hook for, as collectors tell me her works are in the stratospheric price category and don’t move very well. As they say, there’s no accounting for taste anymore. Joslin Hall Company of North Hampton, MA (https://www.joslinhall. com/) had all the old-fashioned photography and ephemera you ever wanted to see. Although they kept trying to steer me towards their specialty (funeral works) I was more interested in the old travel books. They had a select group of cards, travel posters, and ephemera from early New England. Forrest Proper and Amy Hahn won the award for most bookish looking dealers and had stories of acquisitions to boot. Gabe Boyers and Madeleine Chapman Of Schubertiade Music and Art Books (https://www. schubertiademusic.com/ in Newton had a lot of entertainment ephemera, posters and works on music, theatre, film, and photography. Signed programs from Aaron Copeland, photographs of early composers like Brahms, signed memorabilia from Louis Armstrong, Fred Astaire, Tony Bennet, Baryshnikov, as well as signed Beatles programs and the like. The pink ballet slipper of Anna Pavlova at $25,000 drew more than a few looks from visitors. Movie stills from people’s favorite movies do well for gifts. The truly fascinating and weirdly wonderful was their portrait of Harpo Marx with a lobster and apple on his head by Salvador Dali. At a mere $18, 000 who in their right mind would argue? I mentioned these two items to give you a little idea of sticker shock, but there were many items at the show on sale that were not in that prohibitive
Michael Ginsberg & Lee Ann
Anna Pavlova ballet slipper at $25,000 drew a few looks...
Nick Aretakis of New Haven
Gabe Boyers & Madeleine Chapman Of Schubertiade
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Flag Football
Week two featured two great games. In the first the Falcons lead at halftime 29-28 against the Vikings. The second half had some great defense by both teams. In the end the Falcons pulled away with the victory, by the score of 55-40. Aidan Colton scored 4 touchdowns for the Falcons and Aidan Kineavy had 3 for the Vikings. The Bears took on the Chargers in the following and took a lead of 50-43 by halftime. In the second half both teams exchanged touchdowns, displaying some great catches on both sides. The Bears took the victory, by the score of 88-79 in a thriller. Ryan McGarrell had 5 touchdowns and Ryan Alexander 4 touchdowns for the Bears. Thomas Quinlan had 4 touchdowns and brother Michael 3 touchdowns for the Chargers.
Tots and Junior Gym
Tots had a great week working on hockey and football skills with Greg. They also enjoyed a tag game called “Charlie Over The Water”. Tot stars of the week were Will Christino, Giana Bandera, Ryan Donnellan and Jake Donnellan. Junior gym consisted of some basketball pick- up games and free time. Zaidan Pickup and Derek Austin were our hard workers and good sports of the week.
Would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy and stay warm.
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Community Meeting on the Northern Avenue Bridge Wednesday, November 28, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 6:00 PM Open House & 6:30 PM Presentation District Hall, Assembly Room 75 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA
Boston’s Enchanted Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting in South Boston Sunday, December 2 1:00 p.m. M Street Park
Built in 1908, today’s Northern Avenue Bridge was in service for over a century, before it was closed in 2014. The City of Boston will be reconstructing this iconic span, reimagining it to improve mobility, honor history, strengthen resiliency and create a new destination along Boston’s shore. The City invites you to lend your voice and help build a bridge that meets the needs of Boston’s next century.
“I’m excited to kick off this holiday season by visiting neighborhoods throughout Boston with our trolley tour and tree lightings,” said Mayor Walsh. “This is a great time for us to come together and celebrate our neighbors, our city, and our communities. I encourage all to attend this weekend of familyfriendly celebrations.”
Visit the project website for more information: www.boston.gov/northern-ave
For the 23rd year, the Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour will continue the festive tradition of lighting holiday trees while bringing holiday spirit to children across Boston. The event is sponsored by Bank of America, and includes visits with Santa, holiday performances, tree lightings, and more.
The meeting will begin with an open house where participants can view project materials, learn more about the current bridge’s structural analysis, mobility evaluation, placemaking and design process, and speak with members of the Project Team. The presentation will begin at 6:30 PM, followed by time for Q+A.
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