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Cover Features: artist Dan McCole, artist Jen Hemenway, artist Rachel Goldberg, drummer Jonathan Ulman, musician and artist Tim Casey, author Theo Greenblatt, artist Myron Mouse Belfast, artist Eleanor Fisher, producer/writer Marc Estelle, photographer Joni Lohr, and sculptor Morris Norvin Article Subjects: musician Didi Stewart, Sacred Heart School, artist Larry Johnson, art rep Suzanne Schultz, artist Ruth LaGue, artist/writer/educator Ed Morneau, musicians The Hi-End, poet/publisher Sandy Storey, 54th Regiment Exhibition, artist Katherine Gulla, Csz Boston Comedy Sportz, musicians Thread Ensemble, Dedham Artists Guild, artist/curator Sasja Lucas, Beyond the Palette, playwright Fabiola Decius, poet Anastasia Vassos, Urban Arts Festival, Somerville Arts, Roslindale Porch Fest, ARTRelief, The ART of Travel and Food, Holiday Spirits, BNN Media Intern, Testament (poetry and collage), A New Resonance (Part I and II), musician Prateek, and Tess’s To Do’s. Poetry Page: Jim Michmerhuizen, Linda Carney-Goodrich, Sasja Lucas, Curt Naihersey, Paul Osborner, Bonnie Owen Gordon, Michael Ball, Isabelle Goodrich, Stephen Levin, Johnny Flaherty, Jennifer Lewis Bennett, Janna Maria Fröhlich and Janice Williams Writers: Janice Williams, Glenn Williams, Curt Naihersey, Mary Ellen Gambon, Tess McColgan, Dan McCole, Kelly McKeeney, Sarie Booy, Suzanne Schultz, Stan Eichner, Ed Morneau, and Morris Norvin.

Happy Anniversary

A Year Goes By

Wow – how can it be? I published the first edition of this monthly E magazine a year ago in March 2018. What am I feeling? I feel that I have accomplished a “tabled” dream of many years. Life (work, family, health) does happen and sometimes changes the course of daily events for us. I am lucky enough to now come full circle and work on something I passionately longed for. I have always been a writer and this skill (that I picked up by being a voracious reader in my young years and an English Major in college) has supported me well in many different work situations and personal endeavors. I have written articles that have been published in numerous magazines and newspapers. I have penned many poems. I have worked as an editor for someone else’s dream publication. I worked in multiple marketing positions for corporate and non-profit businesses. This magazine while, affording me a platform for my writing and editing skills, more importantly showcases my biggest passion. I love art and herald it as an important life commodity. I must do it, share it, see it, and hear it. This magazine let’s me showcase all the wonderful people, places and things that are touched by the magic of art - paintings, drawings, illustration, music, poetry, dance, novels, travel, photography, theatre, education, radio, sculpture, video, and the list goes on. I say bring it on. I also want to thank the many contributors who have brought vitality and versatility to the publication: Mr. Curt Naihersey, Glenn Williams, Mary Ellen Gambon, Kelly McKeeney, Dan McCole, Suzanne Schultz, Tess McColgan, Sarie Booy, Ed Morneau, Karen McFeaters, Chrissy Carew, Linda Cuccurullo, Anastasia Vassos, Kerry Hawkins, Kim Foley MacKinnon, Stan Eichner, Chris Roberts, Lisa Walker, Ruth LaGue, Stephen Levin, Erik Grau, Morris Norvin, and Ann Sasser. And last but not least thank you to our advertisers who help us keep going financially: Donahue Real Estate, Dan McCole, Centre Cuts Salon and Spa, Linda Burnett, Realtor®, and Gallery Sitka. Janice Williams. Editor/Publisher/Artist

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ART at Orchard Gardens K-8 Pilot School, Roxbury BY JANICE WILLIAMS

“We are proud to offer the most comprehensive arts programming of any Boston Public elementary or middle school. Each of our students (800) receives a full 50-minute class period of art instruction every single day. Our offerings range from dance to theater to strings to piano to visual art and more. The arts have been a key lever in student engagement and achievement and are a cornerstone of our school culture”. This statement from Orchard Gardens K-8 Pilot School (OGPS) Principal Megan Webb is fodder for my passion to advocate for dedicated art curriculum for all students in all grades, in all schools. OGPS’s art program was brought to my attention by City Councilor Anissa Essaibi George who posted Facebook photos of her visit to OGPS for their annual Winter Art Show extravaganza.

are 5 critical skills students learn through an arts education: Creativity; Collaboration; Confidence; Cultural Awareness & Empathy and Critical Thinking”. For many years, OGPS has offered an intense and integrated art curriculum. The school has three full-time visual arts teachers, a full-time dance teacher, two full-time theatre teachers, a library media teacher, and four full-time music teachers. According to Chris Plunkett, OGPS art teacher, “We have a large collaborative arts team While arts in education has seen a slight uptick and much has been discussed, there is still comprised of dedicated teachers that share a lot of common goals. We much work to be done to ensure ALL students in all set very high stanALL schools have arts incorporated in their daily dards for our students. curriculum. Arts in education is more than drawOften times we will ing. It is an outlet for expression. The process collaborate on inter(whether visual or performing) offers young peodisciplinary projects. ple communication skills and instills confidence. For example, I recently According to Art in Action, “Although the emcollaborated with our phasis on STEM (Science, Technology, English, dance teacher, Jason Math) is essential to meet the needs of our evJordan by helping him er-changing economy, at Art in Action we believe choreograph actual that putting the “A (ART)” into STEAM best prelive painting into one of pares children with the skill set they will need to his (continued) become successful, well-rounded thinkers. Here It’s All About Arts Magazine March 2019

ART at ORCHARD GARDENS K-8 SCHOOL, ROXBURY BY JANICE WILLIAMS (continued)

a student is challenged with an art project, the harder they work on it, and the more they learn from it. It builds their self-confidence to know they are getting better at something they might not have thought they could even do in the first place. I feel like their accomplishments can roll over into other subject areas as well, providing them the confidence they need so as not to give up on themselves too early.

students’ ensembles for the Winter Arts Show. The show was attended by hundreds of students and their families. The kids crushed it! It was inspiring for sure”. Collaboration also comes from outside supporters such as Lincoln Center, Edvestors, Boston Dance Alliance, Berklee, Musical Theater International, (past) Silk Road Ensemble, and (past) Crayola to name a few. OGPS was selected in 2012 by the President’s Commission on the Arts and Humanities for using the arts to dramatically improve instruction. I had a chance to ask a couple of the arts teachers some questions about their valuable work with the children. Kudos to the work they do! Talia Brown, Theater Teacher 7 Years at OGPS Chris Plunkett, Visual Art Teacher Brief description of your program at OGPS 5 years at OGPS, 9 years in BPS The Theater Department objectives are Communication, Collaboration, and Creation. We read Brief description of your program at OGPS? 5-10 plays each year and perform scenes from I am one of three full-time visual art teachers at shows and scenes-into-songs from musicals. Our OGPS. I teach grades 4-8 as well as Autism eighth graders focus on monologues and audition Strand classes of all ages. I focus mainly on the drawing and painting aspects of visual art. Espe- skills as they prepare for their Boston Arts Academy audition. cially at the middle school level. I run my classes much like a high school drawing 1 or intro to What is your favorite outcome of your painting class. activities? Seeing student confidence and performance What is your favorite outcome of your skills build over the years of staying focused on activities? their work. (continued) I love challenging kids to create art that is above their grade level. In my experience, the more It’s All About Arts Magazine March 2019

ART at ORCHARD GARDENS K-8 SCHOOL, ROXBURY BY JANICE WILLIAMS (continued)

Monica Moran, Theatre/Dance Teacher 2nd year at OGPS

• in-class performances to identify strengths and needs improvement. What is your favorite outcome of your activities? I want to consistently motivate, engage and keep students challenged. The “aha” moment is probably my favorite outcome. The most frequent initial response I receive is “I can’t”. Once the discovery occurs and students realize they can that is the most gratifying for the student and me. After that, rehearsals become more involved and eventually get to a level of confidence that they can own their performance.

Brief description of your program at OGPS My program consists of theatre and dance grades: K1; 2nd; 5th; 6th and 7th. • K1- 2nd Grade focuses on spatial awareness, communicating by using gestures and simple movement. Experiment, discover and explore with the body and voice. Students use their imagination in several guided exercises. • 5th Grade- focuses on demonstrating and working effectively with a partner and or group on choreography/scene work. Consistently conditioning the body by exercise, stretching, strengthening different body parts. Currently, students are working on the musical Newsies scene into song for the spring OG musical. • 6th-7th Grade- Students are able to identify basic dance vocabulary and theatre terminology. Students focus on character development, create basic choreography, create original scenes through improvisation. • 6th and 7th Grades are currently working on the musical Singing In The Rain. Singing In The Rain will be performed at the Spring Art Show. • Class discussions are frequent in 5th, 6th and 7th grade classes. Students consistently provide their peers with warm and cool feedback. Students share their critiques by having It’s All About Arts Magazine March 2019

Debra Manley, Visual Arts Teacher 1 year at OGPS, 19 years Art Teacher in Boston Public Schools, 4 years, Art Teacher in Hawaii Public Schools, 4 years Art Teacher in Tokyo, Japan. Brief description of your program at OGPS I teach the K0 and K1 Autism Strand classes and four Grade 2 classes, four Grade 3 classes, two Grade 4 classes, one Grade 4 SLIFE class. In addition, I teach one combined (continued)

ART at ORCHARD GARDENS K-8 SCHOOL, ROXBURY BY JANICE WILLIAMS (continued)

Grade 6/7 Visual Arts Elective class. My approach to teaching art is more of a therapeutic approach. I believe each child is an artist. I enjoy introducing the students to all forms of art materials: watercolor and tempera paint, paper mache, clay, oil pastels, fabric, yarn, recycled objects, metal, and wire. I love to engage the students in creating both two and three-dimensional art. What is your favorite outcome of your activities I love displaying artwork throughout the school hallways, transforming and enlivening the school building with the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art. The artwork brightens up the hallways and has a positive uplifting effect on the entire school community. The students love seeing their art displayed. The children develop a sense of agency, self-esteem, and self-confidence as they work collaboratively and/or independently throughout the art-making process. I love seeing the students become very excited as they share their art with their parents, their teachers, and their peers, explaining the art making process. Thank a teacher today (especially the art teachers). For more information visit orchardgardensk8.org

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The Boxer

I think of America and I think of my dad in his 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games windbreaker. I see photos of him in a leather jacket, in his 20s – New York City in a crowd of new friends – I can tell they are laughing, photos of him leaning on an NYPD cop car, pretending to be candid. I think of Paul Simon and Bob Dylan and my dad’s obsession with both of them. His fake college degree hung in his office — hey, no one asked me any question — how he charmed his way up  from dish washer  to line cook  to sous chef  to head chef  to marrying the sun-blonde hostess.

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When I think of America, I see my dad driving an Audi and bragging about driving stick-shift — the only way to drive. He hated peanut butter and didn’t understand a meal without meat. He always ate the eyes of every fish. He always ate the fat off every bone.

America made his Arabic garbled, not even his family understood him, and his English was all look at za torkeys, running zis way and zat way. Greeks thought he was Greek, and then he’d speak Greek to them. And, he only spoke Spanish in the kitchen. At Thanksgiving, I hear someone brag that they have an ancestor who was on the Mayflower and someone says CAN’T GET ANY MORE AMERICAN THAN THAT – It’s All About Arts Magazine March 2019

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I close my eyes and remember: my bow tie is really a camera and that: a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest.

America – I need to keep reminding myself: I belong here. I belong here. I belong here. My dad hopped fences, boats, entire seas, countries, faked his death, his name, his roots, to get by to make money to make me.

Empty, aching, we all come to look for America, right? We blasted it in the car, shifting gears, on the way to school, windows down, morning air. It must be true because my dad found America. but, like a home and like a dead father – they don’t exist anymore – unless the music is on. Alia Hamada Forrest

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May you live as long as you want, and never want as long as you live.live.

The Art of Ireland The Red Coat A Novel of Boston by Dolley Carlson

Irish Soda Bread from Author Dolley Carlson’s historical novel, featuring 1940s and 50s Boston, The Red Coat - A Novel of Boston. INGREDIENTS 2 ½ cups flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt ½ tsp baking soda ¼ cup butter at room temperature ¼ cup melted butter (for top) ½ cup sugar 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 ½ cups buttermilk, at room temperature 1 cup raisins 2 tsp caraway seeds (optional) Preheat oven to 375 degrees, Spray the inside of a 1½ quart casserole dish with Pam. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and soda. Set aside. Cream butter and sugar. Add the slightly beaten egg and buttermilk. Blend well. Add liquid mixture to dry ingredients and mix by hand until well moistened. Fold in raisins. If using caraway seeds (optional), fold in also. Pour into casserole dish. Brush top generously with melted butter, and sprinkle generously with sugar. Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 30 minutes. Reduce temperature to 325 degrees and bake an additional 30 minutes. Bread is cooked when a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. Delicious as is, or instead of butter and sugar mixture you may top with optional glaze. Let cool for 10 minutes, slice and serve warm. GLAZE 1/3 cup butter 2 cups confectioners sugar 2 to 4 tbsp hot water 1 ½ tsp vanilla Melt butter in saucepan. Blend in sugar and vanilla. Stir in water, 1 tablespoon at a time until glaze is of proper consistency. Serve with lots of butter. Next day, bread may be sliced and toasted. Enjoy!

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Dolley Carlson is a third-generation Irish American with South Boston “Southie” roots. She is the daughter of one of Boston’s finest (Boston Police Department), and is passionate about weaving the people, locale, and lore of the city into her first novel, The Red Coat - A Novel of Boston. She is the author of four, non-fiction books, has contributed to numerous books and magazines, and been a frequent guest on radio and TV programs. You can read an excerpt from The Red Coat - A Novel of Boston at: theredcoatboston.com Available everywhere books are sold. “The Red Coat is an inspiring tale of Irish immigrants; it is a great American story that affirms the lives and honors the sacrifices of all the immigrants who have made and continue to make this country great.” Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., New York Times Bestselling Author. Cover art by South Boston artist Dan McCole danmccole.com

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Awaiting April There are disturbing irregularities. The seasons seem confused. December had its down Slushed by January’s rains And now February is on the horizon March may have its lion and lamb But February, he’s always a moody child, Stunted and bitter, ready to freeze a smiling face, ready to be wicked but caring. Brief, yet endless. Huffy March, on a warmer day, Taunts the pond fish to surface Hopeful for some left over crumb of autumn. Betrayed by a sudden overnight freeze, They float just below a thin slip of ice. The whole country is cold, which makes you feel a little warmer, as the Polar gusts freeze owls on tree branches and southern lizards drop like stone from their sunning spots unable to adjust their temps in time. Await April knowing it will not hold answers, and probably more disasters, though it promises more light. It promises more warmth and blossoms, But it has a well-earned bad reputation. Mostly, it’s uncertain, filled with contradictions.

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Abstract #1 (Sea Shore Series)

Stephen Levin (continued) Ocean Galaxies Winter solstice. Full cold moon in Cancer Embraces the tides, Foretells the changes, What holds through the ebbs and flows, And tells the stories Of the galaxies that lie undiscovered Scattering their myths and legends As shells upon the shore.

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HAPPY LOVING COUPLES: Shari & Dan Hallas [aka = “Ramona Silver” & “Danny Horrid”]

by Curt Naihersey

More than twenty years ago I was introduced to Ramona Silver, a vibrant, pop-rock singer on the Boston music scene. She was young & fresh & spunky, with three albums to her cred already. I was hooked immediately. Little did I know that several years later, we would find each other together on a musical theatrical stage performing Harry Nilsson’s “The Point”, wherein we became very close friends. Balancing parental duties, musical attitudes, and educational ambitions has created a sharp-witted woman with goals and anxieties. How does it all fit together?? Let’s find out:

Who is the real you? Shari [aka “Ramona”]: I am a performing songwriter of infectious pop-rock music. I have supported other musicians as a touring vocalist and keyboard player. I am also a music educator, and enjoy helping others reach their music goals, be it songwriting, vocal/keyboard instruction, or performance guidance. I am currently in a master's program (2016-2020) for Mental Health Counseling specializing in Music Therapy @ Lesley College.

Tell us about a typical day for you. What are your major responsibilities right now, in work and life? How do you balance them? Some days are work days and some are school days. A good day is getting up with 15-20 min of quiet time to sit in silence, breathe deeply, listen and pray. A not-so-

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good day is jumping straight into the shower to wake up! Eventually, it all comes down to school work, music lessons (teaching), making meals for my sons, walking a dog, communicating with family, maybe songwriting or practicing for my classes. On school days, biking to the T, going to class in morning. Working all afternoon on papers and presentations. Back home for dinner and then collapsing. On weekends I try to recoup, maybe visit a friend, get out into nature. Finally, on Sundays, go to church, then clean up and start all over again. There it is in a nutshell: school, family, and health. Although, they are not that balanced right now. It’s a lot about how I am pushing my body right now that makes it diﬃcult.

Do you have any habits or rituals that help you prepare for the week? What do you do to relax? What do you do to “right” yourself if you get thrown oﬀ balance? I make lots of lists. Yoga, quiet time, deep breathing, music and walks in the woods with our big dog! Well, tonight I am trying

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to go to bed on time….that determines my outlook for tomorrow!

What sort of activities or relationships fuel or support you? How would you describe your general mindset? Listening to music, talking with a friend, praying with a friend. I am an anxious person to begin with, but I have done a lot of work on that. I know I can be happier if I’m healthier. So right now, I have a weary mindset, often with anxiety, but I am hopeful, as the school term is almost over.

What is your favorite thing to do? Any new directions? Singing and walking - not together, though it has happened. Also, making low pressure home-front music with family and friends. Or combining older music styles with diﬀerent constructions, trying to remain unorthodox, substantial, and open to change.

Give us brief summaries of your recent music releases available on ramonasilver.com: My latest album, EXERCISE THE SPIRIT, was released in August, 2018. It revisits the energy and grit of my earliest albums (You & Me & Hell from 1995 or 1998’s Ultrasound), with new-found lyric armor, continuing to tout a love of eclectic chord changes and rhythms, a sweettooth for harmonies, and vocals sung fullvoice or cautiously up close. Not just colorful two-guitar pop/rock, but eclectic, edgy, electric sounds with sincerity. This EP of introspective songs pushes hard against forces many of us need to talk about these days: insecurity, depression, and separation. "Run to Hide" and "Lazy Bones" are direct conversations with the self-saboteur. “Landmine" is a love song to

a dear one battling a dark, impenetrable lowness. "Ageless Pill (Called Playing)" and "Exercise the Spirit" call out the crazy speed of life and the need to lean on more than humanness to be kind to ourselves and one another. "Exercise..." is the last track, believing in the end, the Spirit can transport us and transform us, if given the invitation.

My sixth release, SMALL CIRCLE OF LIGHT, came out in 2011, and taps a range of my musical influences from the Seventies and Eighties: Til Tuesday to The Carpenters; Harry Nilsson to Nanci Griﬃth; Brian Wilson to Queen. The blend of these, however, comes out distinctly my own. Trading oﬀ between pop/rock guitars and gentle keyboards, these songs pushed me forward with a new maturity of sounds and poignant lyrics.

From 2005, INTERMISSION is a wonderful little taste filled with unique flourishes and optimistic energy, brimming with hopes and desires for a more complete fullness of Life. These six tunes captured my vibrant energy - both the gorgeous cooing & the grinding crunch, just hoping to make this balanced poprock all the more pertinent for the contemporary market.

Lastly, for this century’s initial oﬀering, DEATH BY CANDY (2001) combined the melodiousness of Ultrasound with the grittier guitar textures of You & Me & Hell - bashing out witty, insightful slices of pop all sung with soul and open-hearted grace. We were trying really hard and got some great reviews from Billboard and The Boston Globe. Occasionally, I still perform some of this material - i.e. “Motherbee”, “Residue”, “Woman”, or ”The Other Guy”.

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YOUR SHOES ARE BETTER FOR YOU. (Dan did release MANKIND, a lo-fi solo disc in 2012, which featured several of his current cronies.) Usually content to remain in the shadows, he was able to shine a light on his current activities.

What’s it like being on the road for so many years, working with such varied talents? Being on the road is normal for me. I've been doing it this way since 1989 with all kinds of diﬀerent music. Oftentimes I walk in not knowing much about the artist at all, but my job is mostly engineering. I try to be as transparent as possible, making sure everyone is heard, so from that perspective I'm just a tool. On a personal level you can work with anyone if you're decent and treat people with respect.

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Behind the scenes, patiently guarding and guiding Shari/Ramona’s recorded eﬀorts, is her husband, the talented producer and sound engineer, Dan Hallas [aka “Danny Horrid”]. Traveling the world as a road manager or sound mixer, working with a magnificent array of proven artists (Esperanza Spaulding, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Sam Phillips, Angelique Kidjo, Valerie June, Daymé Arocena, etc.), his life is a constant whirl of hyper-activity. During precious downtime or in their home recording studio, he relaxes with a small coterie of musical mavericks he has dubbed The Hallas Cowboys [Dan: vocals/guitar/mixer; George Giddis: bass; Andy Pinkham: guitar; and Jim Westin: drums]. Amazingly enough, they coalesced hundreds of hours of improv jams and released their second album in early 2018,

Are you able to keep up with current trends in sound technology? All the diﬀerent acts you work with must demand varied criteria. Technology has changed a lot since I started but it changed with me. It was a gradual shift and I learned as it grew. For the most part, conventions were set early on and technology grew around those conventions. It's still changing a lot and if you don't adapt, it can surprise you.

Why did you choose “Danny Horrid” as your stage name? To sync up with “Ramona Silver”? My name came from my mom. She used to say “There was a girl who had a little curl right in middle of her forehead and when she was good, she was a good little girl, but when she was bad, she was horrid". My teachers always said I wasn't a

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bad boy, I just wasn't good. It made sense to adopt it.

How do you approach working with The Cowboys? The Cowboys are an extension of myself I’m an engineer and I'm melodic. I have an ear for harmony and so it's only natural to be working in the way that I do with them. The name came from my friend Marcos Curiel, the guitar player for Payable On Death (a hot band from ’98 to 2004, sold 7 million records and then fell oﬀ the face of the Earth - ouch!) - he thought it was funny, I thought it was genius.

Your son, Free, is now a very talented functioning rock musician/producer living in California? Did you give him any tips or did he just watch you & Shari’s development? In terms of my son, I was able to take him on the road with me and he observed more than I realized he absorbed. I think that's the best way to teach anyway. For him, the idea of doing what I say, not what I do, never really carried much weight anyway so…

Talking with your other son, Hazel, his musical interests are mostly modern rap & hip-hop - completely diﬀerent from both of yours! Any fallout or friction? Do you think he’ll follow the course you’ve set? I don't think Hazel will follow any musical course I've set. Why would he, he’s already way ahead of me. I don’t really like his music and my dad didn't really like mine, so Life goes on. He’s expressing himself so well anyways, I think it's cool.

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Celebrating ROSLINDALE Artists

BNN Neighborhood Art Gallery March/April 2019

Kasey Davis Appleman Darlene Donovan Mary Ellen Foti Erik Gehring Wendi Gray Barbara Kibler Gary Koeppel Harikleia Kuliopulos Tess McColgan Mary McCusker Daniel Murphy Jocelyn Roach Mary Russell Kasey Davis Appleman House, Mixed Media Assemblage, 8 x 10

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Saturday, APRIL 6 from 5-6:30pm

Join the Roslindale Arts Alliance and It’s All About Arts in their goal of raising $1,000 for the youth art scholarship fund. The Roslindale Arts Alliance works hard to give local youth opportunities to attend ART classes (visual and/or performing). What is ComedySportz?

Two teams battle for laughs and points as they make up scenes, games and songs on the spot, in the spirit of TV’s Whose Line Is It Anyway? A referee governs the action, calling fouls and keeping the match moving at a blistering pace. An average of seven to twelve games are played during a ComedySportz match, drawn from a list of over a hundred improv games. Every match is different, with different players, different games, and different audiences supplying new suggestions. The fans judge the scenes and games and ultimately decide the winners and losers. ComedySportz® also asks “willing volunteers” to join us for a game or two each match, and we make them look great! ComedySportz plays in 26+ cities nationwide, in Europe, and now...Boston! We’ve been answering the call since 1984. ComedySportz is perfect for dates, a night out on the town, or even quality time with friends and family. ComedySportz is rated E for Everyone. For ages 4 - 104. Tickets for this event ($25.00 adults, $10 Children under 12). Portion of ticket

sales go to fundraiser. Purchase online at

https://www.cszboston.com/calendar-of-events/?edid=126570 5 Basile Street Roslindale, MA 02131 http://www.rozziesquaretheater.com

Box office phone: (617) 231-7006 Doors open at 4:30pm

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Travel and Treats of Donegal, Ireland by Kelly McKeeney (Rozziefoodie)

As with anyone’s pride in their heritage, being Irish is what defines myself in many ways. With Saint Patrick’s Day around the corner, it’s on my mind and what’s popping. Is it the meat and super fresh spuds with Bisto gravy and Kerrygold butter? Could it be the traditional or rebel music, the Irish dancing or the grand old craic? The love for life or the gift of gab? The rolling hills of a country filled with magnificent green fields and wonderful people? Yes! All that and more. Gratefully I have been able to travel over the pond to visit Ireland several times in my young life. My husband and I both have family from way up North in Donegal. In my opinion, one of the most breathtaking places on this planet. The views will mesmerize you. History everywhere you turn. Gorgeous Lagg Beach viewed from atop a hill with the sun shining down over the sand dunes. Spectacular. The grazing sheep and other farm animals are scattered around the windy hills and It’s All About Arts Magazine March 2019

mountain roads, chowing down on thick Irish pasture. I’m happily always the co-pilot so I get to take in all the sites of the changing landscape AND might I add, terrified to drive over there. I mean the sheep literally are in the road!! I even experienced a traffic jam. They were moving from one field to another with the help of their farmer and trusty Irish sheep dog. One time, I was lucky enough to bottle feed wee baby lambs. The newly born lambs are so cute and tiny. You just want to snuggle and smuggle one home in your luggage but that is most definitely frowned upon by Customs. Just saying. Being young and inexperienced on my first trip over I was let’s just say not open to new foods at that time. I can’t believe it myself now that I look back. Der for sure. Now I can’t even list all the sweeties, breads, dinners, teas, baked goods, rashers, bangers…and on and on. There are so many delicious items to recall. (continued)

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It would not be right in any sort of way not to write about the Irish Fry, also known as the Ulster Fry. Mounds of fried Irish bangers (sausages), rashers (bacon), eggs, grilled tomatoes, mushrooms, and onions, baked beans, white and black pudding, and of course toast. BAM! The finished product is an actual work of mouth- watering artwork. The Daniel Doherty Bread is so fresh smeared with Kerrygold Butter and Chivers Raspberry Jam. Served with Lyon’s Tea with milk and a bit of sugar. YES! Tea is served all times of the day and night. With a hot cuppa comes various, delectable treats. Cookies, brown bread, raspberry swirl Danish, scones, brownies, and cakes. Tea in Ireland is a ritual. It is offered and served everywhere you visit with lovely snacks to accompany. To hit upon a few of the Cadbury Chocolate candies and bars that I have devoured. My favorite are the Dairy Milk caramel ones. Anything with caramel, you can throw my way. Others rave about the Crunchies which I can personally give or take. Chomps are good and I do like a Lyons bar now and then. One of my absolute faves are the Wine Gums. The candy overseas tastes so much better to me. Maybe because it’s a treat and something different but I prefer Irish sweets to ours. Even their Orange Fanta is much more refreshing, citrusy, and yummy. I can’t forget the It’s All About Arts Magazine March 2019

99 which is a vanilla soft served ice cream with a flake candy bar in it. In Donegal, way up North, I have visited and possibly frequented a few pubs in my time. A woman does get thirsty after all. Farren’s in Malin Head claims to be the most Northerly pub in all of Ireland. Hugh, the owner and bartender, pours a great Guinness, always with a cool symbol or name dribbled on top. Smithwick’s is my beer of choice. A few pints, a couple of pub pizzas, and lots of laughs and stories are had at Farren’s. If you are a fan of Star Wars, you should visit, Luke Skywalker himself has enjoyed a few pops there. Another favorite spot is Umgall and/or Anthony’s, other names for Doherty’s Pub. Confusing to a newcomer to say the least. It’s always nice to enjoy a pint of Smithwick’s, a bag of Tayto Crisps, wonderful conversation, and listen to a wonderful traditional Irish session. Amazing. I could go on for days about beautiful Donegal, Ireland. It’s a must visit if you enjoy beautiful landscapes, wonderful people, a growing food culture, and a stupendous time all around. Contact Me Kelly McKeeney Email: rozziefoodie@gmail.com Blog: http://rozziefoodie.blogspot.com Website: https://rozziefoodie.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ Rozziefoodie

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Jack and the Beanstalk by Dream Tale Puppets Shows through March 3rd The Puppet Showplace Theater, 32 Station Street, Brookline, MA 02445 Watch this famous tale of Jack, his beanstalk, and the land of giants come alive with puppet magic that includes every style of puppet character! The show is recommended for anyone ages 4 and up. Check showtimes and buy tickets here: www.puppetshowplace.org/mainstage-shows ICA Harbor Market Saturday, March 2nd, 11:00am - 4:00pm The Institute of Contemporary Art, 25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston, MA 02210 Shop handmade goods, discover local artisans, sample bites, and enjoy music at the ICA during this artisan takeover. You’ll even get a free ICA tote bag with gallery admission! This event is FREE to the public. Learn more & see their full list of vendors here: www.icaboston.org/events/ ica-harbor-market-3 Romeo and Juliet Shows March 1st through March 31st Huntington Theatre Company, 264 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 Experience Artistic Director Peter DuBois’s modern take on this classic Shakespearean love story and feel its power in a whole new way. Check showtimes and buy tickets here: www.huntingtontheatre.org/season/2018-2019/romeo-and-juliet

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Tess’s March To-Do List (continued)

MFA Late Nites Friday, March 15, 2019 – Saturday, March 16, 2019 Avenue of the Arts 465 Huntington Avenue Boston, Massachusetts 02115 617-267-9300 Enjoy the MFA after dark! Get a sneak peak at their “Gender Bending Fashion” exhibit, explore galleries, participate in programming in partnership with local organizations and art making opportunities, even dancing! Guests of all ages are welcome, must be 21+ and provide valid ID to consume alcohol. Learn more and buy tickets here: www.mfa.org/programs/special-event/mfa-late-nites-march-2019 A St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Sojourn Saturday, March 16th at 3:00pm & 7:30pm Sanders Theater, 45 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 Sunday, March 17th at 3:00pm Cabot Street Cinema Theater, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in true Irish tradition with Celtic music and dancing by a vast array of performers in WGBH’s 12th Annual Celtic Sojourn. Catch the show in Cambridge or in Beverly. Buy tickets here: www.wgbh.org/a-st-patricks-celtic-sojourn

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“Tess’s March To-Do List (continued) Tess McColgan comes from a big family full of artists and has always enjoyed embracing local talent.She’s lived in many places throughout New England including York, ME and Dover, NH, and moved to Boston at age 14. In 2015 she moved to Roslindale where she found a sense of community that resonated with her. She started as the Program Manager for Roslindale Village Main Street in April 2018 and loves being a part of the volunteer-driven organization that works so hard to support local businesses and to make Roslindale Village a destination where everyone wants to eat, shop, play and collaborate. Tess’s background includes customer service, clinical research, volunteer management & recruitment and Human Resources. In her free time, she doodles and plays with acrylic paints on canvases, writes in her journal, attends yoga classes, and gets out in nature as often as possible. Tess is the co-host for It’s All About Arts TV Show. Photo: Bruce Spero Photography at brucespero.smugmug.com

Roslindale Village Main Street

Winter Farmers Market Saturdays through March 30th, 10:00am - 2:00pm Sons of Italy Hall, 30 Birch St., Roslindale, MA 02131 - located at the Sons of Italy Hall at 30 Birch Street. Stop by to shop a rotating roster of about 15 vendors that bring fresh veggies, prepared specialty foods, and crafts to the Market. Farms accept EBT/HIP benefits. Learn more here: roslindale.net/rvms-farmers-market

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Duxbury Art Association by Sarie Booy

February 2nd was a nippy night in Duxbury but all was warm and exciting at the Duxbury Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden Street. The Duxbury Art Association Opening Reception presented the 46th annual Winter Juried Show...the South Shore’s most prestigious juried art show...with 450 submissions from artists across the nation. A great night was had by ALL!

The “Group W bench”...The Winners awaited the presentations

“I am the husband!” Laura Tryon Jennings’ husband, Bill Judge, with Duxbury friend, Sarah Moran.

The award presenters (left to right): Kim Murphy, DAA Board Member; Mandy Fariello, DAA Board Member and Stephanie Far, Volunteer.

The BEST IN SHOW...”Moon Over Effingham” by Linda Hefner (center) not only won but was sold that night to Duxbury residents Dana and Kim Narlee!

(L) “Marsh Edge Summer Evening” by Gary Koeppel of Roslindale won second place in the Oil and Acrylic division.

(R) Craig Bloodgood, Contemporary Curator at the Art Complex Museum laid out and hung this show. He is standing near “Celery” by Nancy Carroll of Plymouth made of Eastern White Pine and painted in acrylic. According to Craig, “this is how I get my greens”!

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Duxbury Art Association by Sarie Booy (continued)

Terri Nickerson (left) of Duxbury, spent 5 years “shooting” wild life in Brazil and came away with “Diaphanous”, a spirit tree in black and white. Cindy Ladd Fiorini, her next door neighbor and great supporter, looks on!

Rosemary Tufankjian, of Duxbury, won Second Place in the Photography division for her work, “Sunbathers in Positano”.

Laura Tryon Jennings, from Marshfield, submitted “Working from Home” an oil on linen. Laura teaches oil painting at the Duxbury Art Museum and at Hope Floats Wellness and Healing Center.

Sarah Troxler, Chair of the Piano Department of the South Shore Conservatory, provided the music for the night.

Visit through April 13, 2019 189 Alden Street Duxbury, MA 02331 781-934-6634 artcomplex.org duxburyart.org Tony and Dorothy Pilla of Duxbury flank Jody Regan of Marshfield. Tony submitted a fascinating woodcut print, “The Awakening”, which won Second Place in Mixed Media and Printmaking. Jody won honorable mention for her drawing “Going Fishing”.

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