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NOVEMBER 1-14, 2016
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No surprises here about who local leaders are voting for By Alexander Culafi
The Voice With Election Day nearly upon us (heck, it’s already happened for some of us), a lot of questions come up for November 8’s final showdown of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. The questions are as endless as they are unanswerable. Of course, “Who’s the better candidate to run this country?” is arguably the most important one, and you may have already answered for yourself. Then again, the most important question might well be, “Who is the lesser evil of two candidates that the American people don’t tend to trust or to admire?” But after that, you might be interested in knowing whom your already-elected officials are voting for. How well do they represent your interests? Well, we called up some people, did a bit of research, and asked. As Brookline is a town, political parties don’t mean so much and endorsements are not often made. Brookline Selectman Neil Wishinsky made an exception. “I fully Support Hillary Clinton,” he said. “I find Donald Trump abhorrent.” What he told me after was slightly more surprising: all of the selectmen are on the Brookline Democratic Town Committee, the town’s organization for Democrats. Ergo, everyone in town government (well nearly everyone who is elected is a Democrat).
“All the other selectmen are on the Democratic Town Committee along with me, so I suspect they’re in kind of the same camp I am,” he said. Joining them? Both of our senators, Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, alongside a slew of individuals in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, and of course, President Barack Obama, have all endorsed Clinton and the Democratic slate. For better or worse, this Massachusetts love of Clinton is no surprise. Before even touching on this unique election cycle, few states get bluer than our Bay State. The last election Massachusetts went red for was 1984’s Ronald Reagan/Walter Mondale election. However, that was not a close election; the only places Mondale won were Minnesota (his home state) and Washington D.C. And in a bit of ancient history, when President Nixon ran for his second term in 1972, he lost only one state, and that was Massachusetts. In the middle of this election is Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, who is a Republican. He refuses to openly support either major-party candidate. “The things (Trump) said about women and Muslims and religious freedom, I just can’t support,” Baker said speaking to the press in May. “At the same time, I do believe Secretary Clinton has a huge believability problem.” For the purposes of this story, I wanted to be fair and find as many Donald Trump supporters as I could. In Massachusetts, that wasn’t terribly easy, let alone Brookline (where the selectmen are the only people
worth even getting an endorsement from). The town manager would never give an endorsement, and what’s more, the town manager isn’t supposed to get involved politically. Our State Senator Cynthia Creem (who is running unopposed) has endorsed Clinton, as have Brookline’s State Representatives Michael Moran, Frank Smizik, Jeffrey
Sanchez, and Edward Coppinger. As far as Trump endorsements go, I could find a handful. Former United States Senator Scott Brown endorses Donald Trump. State Representative Keiko Orrall (12th Bristol), who is also National
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Firefighter once again claiming discrimination By Joshua Resnek
The Voice There is an old adage that if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. And so goes the story with Gerald Alston, a Brookline firefighter fired by the Board of Selectmen in early October. Alston was terminated on October 5 after claiming in court that he was the target of retaliation after alleging that a superior accosted him with a racial slur in a voicemail. According to Alston, the voicemail was sent 6 years ago. A Federal lawsuit filed by Alston against Brookline was thrown out in September, as reported in the Boston Globe. However, the judge allowed Alston to file a new complaint.
Alston filed a new complaint in federal court on October 21, according to court records on file in Boston. In this complaint, Alston claims his civil rights were violated by the town, all five current selectmen, three former selectmen, the town’s legal counsel, its human resources director, a town meeting member, and the local firefighters union, according to documents filed with the court. Alston, who is black, was on paid leave until October 2014. He alleged that a white superior officer left a racially-charged message on his voicemail in 2010. In previous proceedings at town hall, Alston claimed to have developed diabetes and cancer. He also claimed to have suffered anxiety, depression, rage, humiliation,
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“I am going to take care of Social Security. I am going improve our public schools. I am going to increase day care. I am going to make certain women are paid exactly as men are for the same jobs. I am going to improve the military. Our foreign policy is going to benefit because I have such a wealth of experience. I will make our bridges and roads better. I will improve life for our seniors,” she said. And she went on and on for about a minute and 30 seconds. There was literally no national problem she was going to fail to fix. That’s where she lost me, because all of her hyperbole was just that, weak and ineffectual political rhetoric coming near to the end of an imperfect campaign season.
The grandeur of the coming Election Day in this democracy of ours should not be diminished by the swirl of troubling news surrounding both candidates and their articulation of the state of the nation as the end of this election cycle is near.
Whether she wins or Trump wins, the bureaucracy will control them. They will not control the bureaucracy. Not much is going to change – and I don’t believe there is going to be a nuclear war.
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What happens on Election Day, as all of us know (or should know) is that the American people serve as judge and jury when we deliver our verdict.
Both parties are in disarray, and now comes the last minute FBI notice about Clinton’s possible abuse of top-secret e-mails.
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This includes the voters of Brookline, who are expected to come in record numbers. Perhaps higher than 80% are expected to cast a ballot.
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The verdict, whether Donald Trump wishes to accept it or not – whatever it is – cannot be overturned. The Supreme Court can tamper with it as it did in the Al Gore-George Bush fiasco, which now seems like ancient history. But the final judgment of the voters this time around is, in fact, a final judgment.
The election clock is ticking.
Turns out these e-mails are becoming for her what the Billy Bush–Trump video has become for him. What a mess. When I returned home, my wife started in on me about Trump. “I suppose you’re going to vote for Trump,” she said to me. “You do that and I’m out of here,” she said. I believe she meant it, which is quite a testimony to our marriage.
If Trump wins, the vast majority of Brookline voters will be aghast.
“Where are you going?” I asked her.
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If Hillary Clinton wins, Brookline voters will enjoy a higher comfort range, although the grumbling about Clinton not being the perfect candidate is very high among the people here and around the nation.
“Are you taking the kids?” I asked.
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What all of us should take some comfort in is that this circuslike presidential election is nearing its end and is finally going to be over.
“You can have the dogs.”
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I was taking my coffee at Temptations on Beacon Street just outside of Coolidge Corner last week, and overheard a conversation that went like this: “You can’t trust anything Trump says,” a younger, attractive woman with her laptop open on the table top in front of her said to her friend seated inside the comfortable café. “He’s a liar. He’s a fraud. He abuses women. He says he’s bringing manufacturing jobs back to America, that coal is going to be mined again robustly, that he’s going to build a wall… Trump makes me sick to my stomach,” she added.
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“Probably to France,” she said. Yes,” she replied (with NPR humming its tune in the background). I collected myself. “Look. I don’t have to tell you who I am voting for any more than you have to tell me. You can vote for whomever you like and that’s what I’m going to do. I’ve said to you repeatedly – I don’t like either candidate. Their parties don’t speak for me. The American political system is bankrupt and inept and corrupt,” I added. “But when the people have voted, I will accept the verdict of that jury. If Hillary is elected, she becomes my president, our president. If Trump is elected, he becomes my president, our president.” “It is as simple as that,” I said with emphasis.
Even as a dispassionate observer, I thought the woman was making great sense.
Nothing, however, is as simple as that during this election year of our discontent.
I left the café and walked across Beacon Street to my car. I had forgotten to put quarters into the parking meter – even though I had a slew of them in my pocket. Of course there was a $25 ticket on the car windshield. For a moment, I fumed at myself as my hand jiggled the quarters in my pocket. Then I fumed some more about how every kind of town service is inefficient by comparison to violations being written and placed on one’s car. It is almost the stuff of magic how violations can appear with such rapidity and finality. I grabbed for the ticket. I stuffed it into my pocket.
We seem to be heading into the heart of darkness.
I was on my way to a meeting in Chestnut Hill with a friend for lunch. It was noon. I was listening to National Public Radio. The lead story featured a Hillary Clinton speech being given in Florida, I believe, although it could have been Clinton delivering the same speech anywhere in the nation. “When he goes low, I go high,” she said, referring to Trump. The crowd cheered. Then she went into what I call a staccato Clinton aria almost without match for its banality in the current political climate.
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No surprises here about who local leaders are voting for continued from page 1 Committeewoman for MassGOP, endorses Donald Trump. Speaking of which, I did contact MassGOP in order to see where they stood. They did say they would “support the nominee,” but I didn’t feel a ton of passion about that fact. More accurately, I got vibes that they more focused on supporting Republicans at the local level. I did get in touch with Representative Geoff Diehl (7th Plymouth), who is the most passionate Donald Trump supporter I’ve found at the local government level. “Much like the Brexit vote in the UK, or the Reagan election over Carter, I believe that Donald Trump will overcome what the biased media is portraying as a likely Clinton win,” Diehl said. “He has reached beyond the Republican base and brought millions of new voters out to set a record for voters in the Republican primary. Hillary Clinton, on the other hand, had to have the help of Debbie Wasserman Schultz, the Democratic
loss of self-esteem and emotional distress. He is represented by Brookline Attorney Brooks Ames. “In proceedings last August, the town alleged Alston made threatening behavior at work and used drugs, both of which are incompatible with his employment as a public safety employee,” reported the Tab
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Party Chair who had to step down when collusion with the media was uncovered, in a rigged primary over Bernie Sanders.” However, of 160 seats at the House of Representatives, Diehl and Orrall are the two seats I could find who openly endorse Trump. Are there more? Probably, but in Massachusetts, you could throw a pebble and hit someone endorsing Clinton with your eyes closed. I counted about a dozen current and former MA reps openly endorsing Clinton from just one quick Google search. When I asked Diehl why so many were supporting Clinton, he remained positive, and pointed to one number: 20,000. “Over 20,000 Democrats unenrolled in the primary, as reported by the Secretary of State’s office, in order to vote for Donald Trump. All this during a heated primary where Hillary only beat Sanders by a fraction over fifty percent of Democrat voters. Based on the non-stop villanization of Donald Trump by the mainstream media, it would not surprise me if respondents to the polls are reluctant to give a true view of who they support.”
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newspaper at the time. Attorney Rob Hillman said the town had attempted to work with Alston to return to work – including paying for an independent psychiatrist when he requested a new one – but he missed or rescheduled several meetings. Alston and his supporters denied these claims. Town officials are expected to fight Alston’s claims, again.
Soldiers from the Nineveh Plains Protection Units pose with a priest and a cross along with the Iraqi flag.
With ISIS on the retreat, what’s next for Iraq’s beleaguered Assyrian Christians? By Sean Savage/JNS.org With Iraqi forces on the march to liberate Mosul from the grips of the Islamic State, Iraq’s beleaguered Assyrian Christians have renewed hopes of returning to their ancestral homeland in the Nineveh Plains region surrounding Mosul, the country’s second largest city.
Earliest reference to Jerusalem found in rare ancient papyrus By Sam Sokol/JNS.org Archaeologists unveiled a 2,700 year old papyrus fragment, described as “the earliest extrabiblical source to mention Jerusalem in Hebrew writing”, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) said Wednesday.
This rare document is preserved in the Israel Antiquities Authority’s Dead Sea Scrolls lab.
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Films at the Riemer Goldstein Theater at the JCC Greater Boston!
A new venue for us this year is the RiemerGoldstein Theater at the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston. The theater has recently undergone renovations and has a gorgeous new screen. Best of all, parking is free and readily available! Here are some of the films being screened at the JCC:
Moos
A.K.A. Nadia
Mussa
Saturday Nov. 19 6:30 p.m. Massachusetts Premiere
Saturday, Nov. 19 7:00 p.m. Just Added
Sunday, Nov. 13 3:00 p.m. Massachusetts Premiere
A romantic comedy, set in a wacky Jewish family in Amsterdam. Moos’ life consists of cleaning and helping out in her dad’s textile shop. But when her childhood friend, Sam, returns for a visit, she’s inspired to revisit her dream of attending the local performing arts academy. Moos fails the audition but tells people she got in. She secretly starts taking singing lessons and begins a clandestine affair with her teacher.
Maya Goldwasser is a mom, a successful choreographer, and the wife of an Israeli official of the Ministry of Justice. But Maya was born as Nadia, to a Palestinian family. After getting involved with Nimer, a PLO activist, in her youth, Nadia had to abandon her roots and secretly take up a new identity as an Israeli Jew. When Nimer reappears, Nadia is forced to confront her past.
Every day, Mussa travels from his Tel Aviv neighborhood to a private school where he reads and writes in Hebrew but only communicates through gestures. At the end of the day, Mussa returns to his tiny apartment and waits for his mother to return, left alone with his voiceless thoughts and the fear of meeting the fate of many of his friends, deportation back to Ethiopia.
The Origin of Violence
Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown
Abulele
Sunday, Nov. 13 8:30 p.m. Massachusetts Premiere While on a research trip to Buchenwald, Nathan Fabre, a young, non-Jewish professor, discovers a photo of a prisoner who looks remarkably like his father. Back in France, he confronts his reluctant father and begins a search for the truth that will dismantle everything he knows about himself.
Sunday, Nov. 13 6:15 p.m. Massachusetts Premiere Since his early days, Jerry Lewis had the masses laughing with his slapstick humor. Lewis became a filmmaker, emerging as a driving force in Hollywood. In this role, he was embraced by the French as an auteur, while Americans rejected him. Through archival footage and colleagues, as well as Lewis himself, the film examines this cultural difference and takes a fascinating look at Lewis’ career.
Sunday, Nov. 13 12:00 Noon BJFF JR! For kids age 10+ and their grown-ups, with ice cream, face painting, and more. Adam is lonely – his parents are always busy and the kids at school tease him. When he meets Abulele, a giant monster with a taste for sugary soda, the two become friends. But a governmental Special Forces unit has been deployed to catch all of the monsters haunting Jerusalem! Adam must do everything he can to save his friend.
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BOSTON BHANGRA COMPETITION
The colorful, exciting competition featuring 11 teams from North America, the United Kingdom, and more compete Nov. 19, 6 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre, Boston. Special guests include Bhangra superstar Amar Sandahu of the US. Visit bostonbhangra.com/bbc or call 617-448-2508.
BOSTON ENTERTAINMENT AND BEYOND WHEN JANUARY FEELS LIKE SUMMER Underground Railway Theater presents Cori Thomas’ two-act, 2-hour+ romantic comedy, “When January Feels Like Summer,” directed by Benny Sato Ambush, through Nov. 13, 450 Mass. Ave., Central Square, Cambridge. Tickets start at $20, also students with university ID; senior citizens, $5 off; under age 18, $15; group discounts. Call 617-576-9278, or visit CentralSquareTheater.org.
SPEAKEASY TRAVELING ROAD SHOW SPECTACULAR Walt McGough’s 75-minute benefit comedy extravaganza is performed Monday, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m., featuring Boston’s most beloved actors, including Greg Maraio, Leigh Barrett, John Kuntz, Carolyn Saxon and Jared Troilo. Boston Center for the Arts Calderwood Pavilion, 527 Tremont St., Boston. $75 ticket includes post-show reception with the cast at the Trophy Room.
BOSTON JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL The popular film festival takes place Nov. 9-21, featuring 38 outstanding films, appearing in 11 theaters, including: AMC Framingham, Arlington Captial Theatre, Brattle Theatre, Coolidge Corner Theatre, JCC Greater Boston Riemer-Goldstein Theater, Maynard Fine Arts TheatrePlace, Museum of Fine Arts Boston, NewBridge on the Charles, Dedham, Showcase Cinema de Lux at Patrios’ Place, Somerville Theatre and tthe West Newton Cinema. Tickets, more information, call 888-615-3332 or visit biff.org.
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TRAIN LIKE PACQUIAO
Hub Theatre Company Company of Boston presents Pulitzer Prize-winning author Margaret Edson’s play, “Wit,” Nov. 4-19, First Church Boston, 66 Marlborough St., Boston. Performances, Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 5 p.m. all tickets, pay-whatyou-can. hubtheatreboston.org.
TITLE Boxing Club will host perosnal training sessions, “Train Like Pacquiao,” through Nov. 5, at the 338 Newbury St. and North Station, 226 Causeway St., Boston clubs. Fee $60 for 30 minutes. More information, visit TITLENewbury.com, for sessions, email TITLENewburySt@
SARA SHAMIR Hakesher presents Sara Shamir, performing in Hebrew an Israeli standup comedy show, Sunday, Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m., William H. Lincoln School, 19 Kennard Road, Brookline. Advance tickets, $30; at the door, $35. hakesheronline.com/documents/ticketing. More information, visit sarashamier.co.il/abouttheshow.
gmail.com or call 617-426-9464.
NONE SHALL ESCAPE
The National Center for Jewish Film features the free screening of film, “None Shall Escape,” Nov. 1, 7 p.m., Wsserman cinematheque at Brandeis University, followed by a Q&A with professors Thomas Doherty and
THE WAITING ROOM
PORTALS: STORIES FROM THE EDGE Luminarium Dance returns to Boston University Dance Theater, Nov. 11,12, 8 p.m., with its new production, an evening of vibrant storytelling and experiences, performed in five original dance pieces, 915 Comm. Ave., Boston. $27; students, seniors BDA membes, $22. liminariumdance.org/buy-tickets, or call 617-477-4494.
PEDRITO MARTINEZ GROUP World Music/CRASHarts presents the Cuban singer-percussionist and his group, Saturday, Nov. 12, 7:30 and 10 p.m., Villa Victoria Center for the Arts,85 W. Newton St., Boston. Tickets for patrons !8+ years old, $28.Visit WorldMusic.org or call 617-876-4275.
THE WILBURY GROUP The theater will hold the New England premieres of Young Jean Lee’s “Straight White Men,” and Amelia Bullmore’s “Di and Viv and Rose,” running in rotating performances, Nov. 17-Dec. 23, with Lee performances starting Nov. 17, and Bullmore’s starting Nov. 25, 393 Broad St., Providence, RI. $15-$25. thewilburygroup. org, or call 401-400-7100.
The Waiting Room is a dark comedy about the timeless quest for beauty – and it’s cost. Three women from different centuries meet in a modern doctor’s waiting room. Forgiveness From Heaven is an eighteenth-century Chinese woman whose bound feet are causing her to lose her toes. Victoria is a nineteenth-century tightly corsetted English woman suffering from what is commonly known as “hysteria.” Then there is Wanda, a modern gal from New Jersey who is having problems with her silicone breasts. Husbands, doctors, Freud, the drug industry and the FDA all come under examination. The play is a wild ride through medical and sexual politics, including the politics of the ever-present battle with breast cancer. Under the direction of Nora Hussey, professional actors from the Wellesley Repertory Theatre, Danny Bolton*, Woody Gaul* and John Kinsherf* join Wellesley College students, bringing the play vividly to life. Nov. 17-19, 7 p.m.; matinees, Nov, 19,20, 2 p.m. Wellesley College. Ruth Nagel Jones Theatre, $15; seniors, students, $10; free for the college’s, Olin, MIT, and Babson students with ID. Call 781-283-2000.
November 1-14, 2016 Daniel Breen. More information, visit jewishfilm.org.
CHATHAM COUNTY LINE The Raleigh, NC-based, traditional string band performs Nov. 6, 8 p.m., Club Passim, 47 Palmer St., Cambridge. members, $18; non-members, $20. passim.org.
BEDROOM FARCE Huntington Theatre Company presents Alan Ayckbourn’s comedy, “Bedroom Farce,” Nov. 11-Dec.11, BU Theatre, Avenue of the Arts, Huntington Ave., Boston, Visit huntingtontheatre.org.
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Award-winning historian-Harvard Visiting Scholar Pedro Reina Perez shares his interest in cellist Pablo Casals, and Israeli-Mexican cellist Michal Shein of Boston’s Discovery Ensemble perform La Musica por La Paz, (Music for Peace), Friday, Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m. at Jewish Arts Collaborative’s Friday Night Lights #3, Israeli American Council, 1320 Centre St., Suite 301, Newton Center. $53. info@jartsboston.org, or call 617-531-4610.
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MASS MEDIA EXPO
Programs, screenings, exhibitions and interactive events await visitors at Mass Media Expo, Saturday, Nov. 5, WGBH Boston. Visit massmediaexpo.com.
EVERY 28 HOURS
Company One Theatre, in partnership with Claudia Alick of the Oregon Shakespeare festival and Dominic D’Andrea of the One-Minute Play Festival, presents the 80-minute, no-intermission festival Nov. 5, 2 p.m., Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Post-show programming also. #Every28Hours.
GODS AND MORTALS
SpeakEasy Stage Company presents a free, staged reading of Joshua Harmon’s “Ivanka,” a Medea for Right Now, featuring a cast of Boston outstanding actors, Monday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m., Roberts Studio Theatre, Stanford Calderwood Pavilion, Boston Center for the Arts, 527 Tremont St., Boston. Admission free, space limited, doors open 6:30 p.m. Reservations required. 617-933-8600, or visit bostontheatrescene.com.
THE BERLINER PHILHARMONIKER As part of his final Boston appearance as chief conductor of the orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle appears Friday, Nov. 11, 8 p.m., at symphony Hall, 301 Mass. Ave., Boston. Tickets start at $57. Visit celebrityseries.org, the Box Office, or call 617-482-6661.
THE WOMAN IN BLACK Firehouse Center for the Arts presents Stephen Mallatralt’s spine-tingling ghost play, “The Woman in Black,” from the book by Susan Hill, Nov. 10-13,17,-20, Market Square, Newburyport. firehouse.org, 978-462-7336.
JAZZ COMPOSERS ALLIANCE ORCHESTRA The orchestra performs music by DAvid Harris, Mark Harvey, Darrell Katz, Mimi Rabson and Bob Pilkington, Tuesdy, Nov. 1, 8 p.m., Lily Pad, Inman Square, 1353 Cambridge St., Cambridge. $10 donation. jazzcomposersalliance.org.
A SONG FOR SYRIA Camerata Mediterranea Director Joel Cohen announces several Boston classical musicians will perform “A Song for Syria,” free concert, Nov. 12, 8 p.m., at the United Parish Church, 210 Harvard S/. Brookline, to benefit Syrian humanitarian work. Seating is first-come, firstserved. Donations will benefit Doctors Without Borders. Boston Songs for Syria is performed Sunday, Nov. 13, 3 p.m., at Old South Church, to raise money for the Syrian American Medical Society. Call 617-521-3834 or email kamal.medmusique@gmail.com.
Moonbox Productions and Grand Harmonie present “Gods and Mortals,” featuring internationally celebrated leader-violinist Cynthia Roberts, Sunday, Nov. 6, 3-4:30 p.m., United Parish, 210 Harvard St., Brookline.Tickets, $15-$30. Visit Eventbrite.
ARLO GUTHRIE
The Running Down the Road tour comes to the Somerville Theatre,Somerville, Thursday, November 3, 8 p.m.somervilletheatre.com, 617-625-5700.
PIANO MASTERS SERIES
Acclaimed American pianist Rebecca Penneys performs Nov. 8, 8 p.m., in Seully Hall, 8 Fenway, Boston, as part of the Boston Conservatory Piano Masters Series. $15. bostonconservatory.berklee.edu/events.
DEADBEAT
New England’s popular Grateful Dead tribute band performs with special guest Mark Karan, Saturday, Nov. 12, the Cannery Music Hall, Southbridge. deadbeat@ bostondeadbeat.com.
JESSE TERRY AND CALLAGHAN
The two perform beautiful music together, Thursday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m., at Club Passim, 47 Palmer St., Cambridge. Tickets, $15-$18. passim.org.
OCCIDENTAL GYPSY
The group brings their foot-stomping, knee-clapping nouveau hot jazz music to me& thee coffeehouse, Nov. 11, Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead, 28 Mugford St., Marblehead. meandthee.org.
GRIFFIN HOUSE
The celebrated musician performs Friday, Nov. 11, 8 p.m., at The Spire Center for the Performing Arts, 251/2 /Court St., Plymouth. $25. spirecenter.org or call 508746-4488.
ABIGAIL/1702
‘Tis the season for Horror-ween. Merrimack Repertory Theatre presents Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa’s gripping, supernatural play, that begs the question of what may have happened 10 years after the Witchcraft hysteria era. His 90-minute, one-act tale focuses on accuser Abigail Williams,, and is performed Wednesday-Sunday nights and select Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday matinees, through November 6, in the Nancy L. Donahue Theatre, 50 East Merrimack St., Lowell. Tickets, $26$70.Call 978-654-4678 or visit www.mrt.org.
TIGER STYLE
HAPPY ENDING
By Sheila Barth
Through a series of swift-moving vignettes, playwright Alice Birch introduces some new language to older folks and spouts not-new, salty language and situations in her play, “Revolt, She Said. Revolt Again,” appearing with Company One through Nov. 19. She also explores contemporary women’s quest for more freedom, more rights, and the opportunity to be all that every woman wants to be, without societal, familial, patriarchal, or racial suppression. Her theme asks, what happens when we rebel? Timing for this play couldn’t be more ideal. In real life, it can make international headlines, like last week, when a 300-strong group of poster-carrying Barrington, RI marchers protested against a local man who criticized women beyond their 20s who wear tight yoga pants. The presidential race between ultimate male super egotist-billionaire Republican Donald Trump and Democrat, longtime politician-former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton punctuates Birch’s points, considering Trump’s nasty comments about Clinton. Also, a cadre of females have come forth, saying through the years, he treated them inappropriately. Birch’s scenes are vibrant and intensify, sometime violently, other times, comedic and noisily chaotic. Under the deft direction of Summer L. Williams, this talented ensemble of Christa Brown, Ally Dawson, Becca A. Lewis and Jeff Marcus are outrageously over-the-top as they struggle for understanding and equality. Lynn Wilcott’s special effects enhance their actions. Common threads such as bluebell flowers, potatoes and watermelons knit the loosely-woven scenes together, which include a guy trying to propose marriage and get his girlfriend in bed; another woman negating her boyfriend’s proposal; and a young woman’s request for Mondays off from work to enjoy the freedom of more sleep, raising her cajoling employers’ hackles. Another woman,emphasizing her point, exposes herself in a grocery market aisle, followed by successive scenes with three generations of women carrying on a bizarre conversation. The final segment, Galvanize, is a rapid treatise on choice. One-act, 75-minute play by Alice Birch, making its New England premiere with Company One Theatre through Nov. 19, Boston Center for the Arts, Plaza Theatre, 539 Washington St., Boston. Tickets, $25-$38, students, $15. bostontheatrescene.com.
Huntington Theatre Company presents Mike Lew’s new comedy play, “Tiger Style,”through November 13, Boston Center for the Arts Calderwood Pavilion, 527 Tremont St., South End, Boston. Performances: Tuesdays-Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 2,8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m.; Oct. 23, 2,7 p.m. Check for additional, related community events. Tickets start at $25; senior, subscriber, BU community, 35-below, student and military discounts. Visit huntingtontheatre.org or call 617266-0800.
GLOWBERON
Oberon presents monthly shows, Glowberon and the Afterglow Festival, through March 9, 2017, featuring solo performances and cabaret.
HAMLET
Actors’ Shakespeare Project performs Shakespeare’s immortal tragedy, “Hamlet,” starring Omar Robinson, Marianna Bassham and Richard Snee, through Nov. 6, Church of the Covenant, 67 Newbury St., Back Bay, Boston. Check for schedule and related events. $30-$50; student rush, $15. Visit Actorsshakespeareproject.org.
WEST SIDE STORY
This beloved award-winning musical about doomed young lovers takes center stage at Bill Hanney’s North Shore Music Theatre Nov. 1-20: Tuesday-Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Saturday, 8 p.m.; matinees, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday, 2 p.m. Kids 18-under, 50 percent discount on all evening performances. Students. 50 percent off, Friday Nov. 18, 8 p.m. 62 Dunham Road, Beverly. Call 978-232-7200, or visit www.nsmt.org.
MALA
ArtsEmerson announces the world premiere of playwright-actress Melinda Lopez’s “Mala,”a reflection of love,loss and family, in which she appears, through Nov. 20, Jackie Liebergott Black Box Theatre, Emerson/Paramount Center, Boston, 559 Washington St., Boston. $60.Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; Fridays,8p.m.; Saturdays, 2,8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 29, 8 p.m. only. Visit www.artsemerson.org or call 617-824-8400.
GOREFEST XIV
Israeli Stage presents a staged reading with some of Boston’s award-winning actors, performing the American premiere of Anat Gov’s comedic, poignant look at a woman’s decision to end cancer treatment, Sunday, Nov. 13, 3 and 7 p.m., 170 Beacon St., Back Bay, Boston. After the 3 p.m. show, Improper Bostonian’s Jonathan Soreff leads a post-show discussion, with Harvard Medical School professor, Susan Block, co-director of Palliative Care at Dana-Farber. Then Dr. Daphne Hogan-Kaas, chair of Harvard Medical School’s Oncology Department, leads a discussion after the 7 p.m. show. Tickets, $15-$25. Gov died in December 2012 of cancer, after a longterm battle with the disease. Israelistage.com, or call
ImprovBoston presents more camp, more pain, in their Gorefest XIV: The Campaign, its annual blood-soaked original Halloween musical show, through November 6.Recommended for ages 16+. $25; students at the door, $20. improvboston.com/gorefest.
JOEY ALEXANDER
Jazz musician, Grammy nominated, 13-year-old Joey Alexander performs Nov. 4,5, 8 and 10 p.m., introducing
his new CD, “Countdown,” at Scullers Jazz Club, Doubletree Suites by Hilton 400 Soldiers Field Road, Boston. Tickets, $45-$60. Davina and the Vagabonds perform Nov. 9, Jamison Ross, Nov. 10, Acoustic Alchemy, Nov. 11,12; and Richard Elliott, Nov. 13. scullersjazz.com, info@scullersjazz.com or call 617-562-4111.
OUR CARNAL HEARTS
Oberon presents Rachel Mars performing her work, “Our Carnal Hearts,” with original music composed and arranged by Louise Mothersole, Nov. 9-12, 7:30 p.m., 2 Arrow St., Cambridge. Tickets, $25-$35. Visit AmericanRepertoryTheater.org or call 617-547-8300.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Tickets for Riverside Theatre Works’ production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” are selling fast, at the Performing Arts Center, appearing through Nov. 6, 45 Fairmount Ave., Hyde Park. Visit www.rtwboston.org or call 866811-4111..
YU R [STAR]
Oberon presents Finkle’s mini series, through November 6, 2 Arrow St., Cambridge. Visit Cluboberon.com.
PABLO ZIEGLER
Berklee’s Signature Series presents the Latin Grammy-winning Argentinian pianist-composer-arranger performing Pablo Ziegler meets Berklee, Thursday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m., Berklee Performance Center, 136 Mass. Ave., Boston. The concert features students performing new arrangements of tangos in contemporary styles, a 10-member a cappella group, and Ziegler performing with students, faculty guitarist Claudio Ragazzi and guest bandoneon player Hector del Curto. Reserved seats, $8-$18. Visit the Box Office or berklee.edu/bpc or call 617-747-2261.
AFTER ORLANDO
The Wilbury Group, in association with Theatre Action in Response to the Pulse Nightclub Shooting, (TAPS) at Brown University, presents a staged reading of “After Orlando,” Tuesday, Nov. 1, 8 p.m., at the university’s Granoff Center for the Arts Studio One, in Providence, RI. The event is free. Donations collected at the door to support Youth Pride RI. Visit www.thewilburygroup. org/after-orlando.
MUSIC OF LENNON AND MCCARTNEY
Worcester Chorus sings the music of John Lennon, George Harrison, and Paul McCartney, Friday, Nov. 4, 8 p.m., at Wamsworks, 6 Institute Road, Worcester. Adults, $40; college students, $17.50; youths, $7.50. Fees also. Visit musicworcester.org or call 508-754-3231.
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The Brookline Voice Note albums, 5 p.m., at Jazz at the Firehouse, 260 Sumner St., East Boston. zumix.org or call 617-5689777.SHAKESPEARE IN SONG Celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Bard’s death, Friday, November 4, 7:30 p.m., Follen Community Church, 755 Mass. Ave., Lexington, and Sunday, November 6, 3 p.m., Pickman Concert Hall, Longy School of Music, 27 Garden St., Cambridge, with Broadway hit songs and more. $25; students, seniors, $20. 617-254-1125.
ANNA WEBBER
November 1-14, 2016 Department presents Eden MacAdam-Somer, curating “America?America!,” an evening of music that explores the American identity, performed by faculty, students and guests, Monday, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m., at the conservatory’s Jordan Hall, 290 Huntington Ave., Boston. Free,open to the public. necmusic.edu/event/15951 or call 617-585-1122.
PETER BRADLEY ADAMS
TAPAS
Bridge Repertory Theater presents “Tapas,” “The Marvelous Party,” a formal cocktail party and evening of music,mixing, mingling, inspired by Noel Coward, Friday, November 4, featuring Bridge Reppers and guest artists, Multicultural Arts Center, Cambridge. connect@ bridgerep.org.
THE DIAMONDS
Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston presents the one-and-only legendary vocal pop band, the Diamonds, Sunday. November 6, 2 p.m., 617 Lexington St., Waltham. Reaglemusictheatre.com, 781-891-5600. The New York-based composer, saxophonist and flutist performs with the SIMPLE Trio, including drummer john Hollenbeck and pianist Matt Mitchell, celebrating the release of their new recording, “Binary”. Featured opening act is accordionist Ted Reichman and solo violist Aria Cheregosha, Saturday, November 5, 8:30 p.m., doors opening at 8 p.m., 8 Walk Hill St., Jamaica Plain. Tickets by donation. Call 347-707-5674.
ARLO GUTHRIE
The Running Down the Road tour comes to the Somerville Theatre,Somerville, Thursday, November 3, 8 p.m.somervilletheatre.com, 617-625-5700.
JAZZ COMPOSERS ALLIANCE ORCHESTRA
JANE BUNNETT
Multiple Juno Award winner Jane Bunnett, featuring Maqueque, all-female Cuban sextet, releases “Oddara,” on their Canadian and North American tour, which includes an appearance at The Regattabar at the Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., Cambridge, Nov. 1. Call 617-661-5000, or visit regattabar.com.
JACKY TERRASON
The “jazz pianist of happiness” performs Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m., at The Regattabar at the Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., Cambridge, Nov. 1. Call 617-661-5000, or visit regattabar.com.
EITHER ORCHESTRA
The group performs with guest performer Teshome Mitiku, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m., at The Regattabar at the Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., Cambridge, Nov. 1. Call 617-661-5000, or visit regattabar.com.
WARRIOR CLASS
The Lyric Stage Company of Boston presents Kenneth Lin’s incisive new play, ideal for this political season, through November 13, with an all-star Boston cast, 140 Clarendon St., Boston: Wednesdays,Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; Fridays, 8p.m.; Saturdays, 3,8 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m., also November 9, at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $25. Seniors, $10 discount; student rush, $10; group rates. Free related events. lyricstage.com.
ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET’S DRACULA
Music Worcester and the Hanover Theatre present Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s two-hour performance of “Dracula,” set to a score by Gustav Mahler, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m., Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester. $55,$51,$45,$39; students, youth, $25. Call 877-571-7469 or contact info@thehanovertheatre.org.
BASRA-BOSTON CONNECTIONS
The project presents an Iraq-US collaboration in theater,poetry, art and music, Friday, November 4, 8 p.m., Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave., Somerville. The project is a collaboration of Fort Point Theater Channel, the Merrill Family Foundation, the Joiner Institute for the study of War and Social Consequences at UMass-Boston, the University of Basra, the Center for Arabic Culture, playwright Amir Al-Azraki and the Oduseus Project. Free.
NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY JAZZ
Concerts are held Nov. 8-10,16,17,21,22,28-30, also Dec. 1,5,7,12, 7,8,9 p.m., as part of the C1 Salon Series and Jazz in the Mix,Pierce/Brown Hall,Boston.
YOU DONE ME WRONG
Enjoy the music of George Jones wihthe Contemporary Improvisation Department celebrating the legendary country singer, Monday, Nov. 14, in Jordan Hall, Boston, and the New England Conservatory Gospel Ensemble: Jazz Composers Ensemble, Tuesday, Nov. 15, in Brown Hall.
HOW SOFT THE LINING
Bad Habit Productions presents the world premiere of Boston-area playwright Kirsten Greenidge, November 5-20, Boston Center for the Arts, Calderwood Pavilion, 527 Tremont St., Boston. Performances, Wednesday, Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m. previews, November 5, at 8 p.m, November 6, 7p.m. Advance tickets, $21; day of show, $28. 617-933-8600.
TOWER OF POWER
The legendary funk group Tower of Power performs Nov. 13, 7 p.m. in Cary Memorial Hall, Lexington. Visit CaryHallLexington.com or call 617-531-1257.
YAKOV SMIRNOFF
SHAKESPEARE ROMANTIC COMEDIES
THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS
GRAND HARMONIE
The self-directed period music ensemble presents “Gods and Mortals,” an all-Mozart program, with solo violinist Cynthia Roberts, November 6, 3 p.m., United Parish, 210 Harvard St., Brookline. $15-$35. Grandharmonie.org.
GARY LUCAS’ FLEISCHEREI
Guitar wizard Gary Lucas’ live music pairs with 35 mm prints of original Max Fleischer cartoons, and vocalist Tama Korn, Thursday, November 10,6:30 p.m., Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline. $35. Jartsboston.org.
LOUISE NEVELSON: LIGHT AND SHADOW
Hear the story of how a Yiddish-speaking girl from Maine became one of the most important artists in the 20th century, Sunday, November 13, 2 p.m., Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston. $15; $49 including book. Jartsboston.org.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
BENNY SHARONI
BOSTON CONSERVATORY ORCHESTRA
The orchestra performs works by Muhly, Shostakovich and Stravinsky, November 6, 2 p.m., with pre-concert lecture at 1 p.m. Sanders Theatre at Harvard University, 45 Quincy St., Cambridge. 617-496-2222.
It was a million dollar night that brought Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis together in Memphis for an impromptu jam session, which is recreated in this Tony Award-winning musical appearing through November 6 at Ogunquit Playhouse, Main St., Route 1N, Ogunquit, Maine.Tickets start at $47. Ogunquitplayhouse.org, 207-646-5511.
The national touring company performs this 2015 multiaward winner musical, through November 6, Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre, Tremont St., Boston. AmericaninParisBroadway.com.
The renowned tenor saxophonist performs with his quintet in concert, Thursday, November 3, 8 p.m., Scullers Jazz Club, 400 Soldiers Field Road, Boston. $25. Scullersjazz.com.
BOSTON CONSERVATORY CHAMBER SERIES
Faculty members perform music by Bailey Holland, Bartok and Poulenc, November 4, 8 p.m., in Seully Hall, 8 Fenway, Boston. Free. bostonconservatory.berklee.edu/ events.
The popular vocalist performs songs from the Great American Songbook with pianist Steve Heck, Thursday, Nov. 10, 8-11 p.m., at Club Cafe in the Napoleon Room, 209 Columbus Ave., Boston. Singers are welcome to sit in after the first set. No cover charge. Reservations recommended. 617-536-0966.
SpeakEasy Stage Company presents John Kander and Fred Ebb’s one-act, one hour, 50-minute musical, through November 26, with an added performance Sunday, Nov. 20, 3 p.m. Calderwood Pavilion, Boston Center for the Arts, 527 Tremont St., Boston. Speakeasystage.com.
Boston Ballet opens its new season with the North American premiere of Ivan Liska’s “Le Corsaire,” through November 6 , Boston Opera House, Washington St., Boston.bostonballet.org.
FROM THE GROUND UP
Boston Conservatory’s Fall Dance Concert features new works by choreographers Sidra Bell, Omar Carrum and Claudia LaVista, Stephanie Martinez and Tommie-Waheed Evans, November 3-5, at 8 p.m.; November 5,6, at 2 p.m.Boston Conservatory Theater, 31 Hemenway St., Boston. bostonconservatory.berklee.edu/events.
RHEA SIMON
Brown/Trinity Rep MFA Programs present Shakespeare’s romantic comedy, “The Winter’s Tale,” November 3-6: November 3-5, 7:30 p..; matinees, November 5,6, 2 p.m., Citizens Bank Theater, Pell Chafee Performance Center, 87 Empire St., Downtown Providence, RI. $12; seniors, $8; students, $6. trinityrep.com.
LE CORSAIRE
The 20-piece orchestra performs new music for a jazz orchestra by resident composers David Harris, Darrell Katz, Mimi Rabson and Bob Pilkington, and guest composer Mark Harvey, Tuesday, November 1, 8 p.m., the Lilypad, 1353 Cambridge St., Inman Square, Cambridge. Donations, $10; students, seniors, $8. Jazzcomposersalliance.org.
SOL GABETTA
The “Professor of Love and Laughter” standup comedian brings his new, one-man show, “Happily Ever After: The Neuroscience of Romantic Relationships,” to the Boston Center for the Arts’ Calderwood Pavilion, Virginia Wimberly Theatre, 527 Tremont St., Boston, Monday, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $37.50. Visit bostontheatrescene.com or call 617-933-8600.
NICK GRONDIN GROUP
Zumix welcomes the Nick Grondin Group with internationally renowned saxophonist, Mark Pignataro, Sunday, Nov. 6, performing an all-ages, special Wayne Shorter tribute to celebrated saxophonist Shorter’s classic Blue
Argentine cello star Sol Gabetta performs with French pianist Bertrand Chamayou, Wednesday, November 2, 8p.m., Longy’s Pickman Hall, 27 Garden St., Cambridge. Seating limited. info@celebrityseries.org. Imogen Cooper The renowned pianist performs Saturday, November 5, 8 p.m., New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough St., Boston. 617-482-6661, info@celebrityseries.org.
REVOLUTIONARY SNAKE ENSEMBLE
The group holds its record release party for “I Want That Sound!” with opening act, Soggy Po’ Boys, and guest vocalist Charles Coe and other surprise guests, Friday, November 4, 9 p.m., at ONCE Ballroom, 156 Highland Ave., Somerville. Doors open 8 p.m. Advance tickets, $10; at the door, $15. ONCESomerville.com.
AMERICA?AMERICA!
New England Conservatory’s Contemporary Improv
The singer-songwriter performs Nov. 13, at 5 and 8 p.m., with special opening act guest Molly Parden, at Club Passim, 47 Palmer St., Cambridge. $22, members, $20
TISH HINOJOSA
The Austin, Texas singer-songwriter performs November 7, 8 p.m., at Club Passim. Members, $23; non-members, $25. 47 Palmer St., Cambridge. passim.org, 617492-7679.
CHUCHO VALDES JOE LOVANO QUINTET
Pianist Valdes and saxophonist Lovano make beautiful music together, Sunday, November 6, 7 p.m., Berklee Performance Center, 136 Mass. Ave., Boston. 617-4826661, info@celebrityseries.org
ESTAMPAS PORTENAS TANGO COMPANY
Dancer-choreographer Carolina Soler, founder of the company, presents the Boston premiere of its new production, Friday, November 4, 8 p.m, Berklee Performance Center, 136 Mass. Ave., Boston. $58,$48,$38,$30. WorldMusic.org.
EXPLORE RASHI SCHOOL
The independent Reform Boston-area school for children in grades K-8 holds information sessions Sunday, November 20, and January 8RSVP or more information, call 617-232-4452,Ext. 409, visit maimonides.org or contact admissions@maimonides.org.
FAMILY FUN DOCTOR STRANGE
Besides checking out the latest in furniture, food and fun at Jordan’s Furniture, you can purchase tickets for Marvel’s “Doctor Strange,” film, starting Nov. 3, at the Reading store, 508-844-5171, or Natick, 508-8445170. “Inferno” opened Oct. 27. Current films are “Jack Reacher2,” rated PG-13, and IMAX Experience, “Voyage of Time,” rated G. Visit jordans.com.
PROCLAMATION 4: BORDERS/BOUNDARIES
The American Repertory Theater at Harvard University, Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Executive Director Diane Quinn present Brendan Shea’s conceived “Proclamation,” Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m., Institute of Contemporary Art, 25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston, And Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m., OBERON, 2 Arrow St., Cambridge, featuring nine students from Greater Boston schools. $5 online or cash only at the door. americanrepertorytheater.org/ Proc4.
PUPPET SHOWPLACE THEATER
Crabgrass Puppet Theatre performs “The Lion and the Mouse,” Nov. 3,4, 10:30 a.m., Nov. 5,6, at 1,3 p.m., Recommended for ages 4+. $12. Reservations strongly recommended. 32 Station St., Brookline. Call 617-7316400, Ext. 101, or visit Puppet Showplace.
THE PIED PIPER OF HAMELIN
CactusHead Puppets perform this beloved tale, Nov. 10, at 10:30 a.m.; Nov. 11, 10:30, 1 p.m. ($15); Nov. 12,13, 1,3 p.m., recommended for children ages 4+ years old. $12-$15. 32 Station St., Brookline. Call 617731-6400, Ext. 101, or visit Puppet Showplace.
MAKE YOUR OWN ROD PUPPET
CactusHead Puppets leads this hands-on workshop with John and Megan Regan, making rod puppets with movable arms out of simple materials, Nov. 11, 2:30 p.m. Workshop tickets include admission to the 1 p.m. “Pied Piper of Hamelin”show. Materials provided. Recommended for families with children ages 5-10 years old. $20 for adult/child, $15 additional participants. 32 Station St., Brookline. Call 617-731-6400, Ext. 101, or visit Puppet Showplace.
THE UGLY DUCKLING
Award-winning Lightwire theater performs a high-tech, dazzling production using electroluminescent wire to create glow0in-the-dark 3D puppets and props, Friday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Riemer-Goldstein Theater, Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center, 333 Nahanton St., Newton. Geared to children ages 3+ years old accompanied by an
November 1-14, 2016
The Brookline Voice MAIMONIDES SCHOOL INFORMATIONAL EVENING
MASTERWORKS CHORALE AND ORCHESTRA
The co-ed modern Orthodox day school for early childhood through grade 12 holds its informational evening for grades K-5, Tuesday, November 1, 7-9 p.m., 2 Clark Road, Brookline. RSVP or more information, call 617232-4452,Ext. 409, visit admissions@,maimonides.org or maimonides.org.
ALASTAIR MOOCK’S PASTURES OF PLENTY
Moock interacts with the entire family in this performance, Nov. 19, 3 p.m. at Club Passim, 47 Palmer S.t, Cambridge. Members, $10; non0members, $15. He will also perform a show for adults at 8 p.m. passim.org or call 617-492-7679.
COMMUNITY EVENTS AUTUMN SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE
Lexington temples Isaiah and Emunah present autumn scholar-in-residence Dr. Rachel Korazim, Nov. 4-6, starting with Erev Shabbat, when she regales attendees with stories, poems and songs throughout the weekend. Friday’s session begins at 8 p.m. at Temple Isaiah, 55 Lincoln St. On Nov. 6, she appears at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Road, Lexington,when she offers three presentations, at 9:30 a.m., during Shaharit, after kiddush, 1-2 p.m., and 6:30 p.m., after a light meal, Ma’ariv and Havdalah. On Sunday, Nov. 6, at Temple Isaiah, She joins the Brotherhood breakfast ($10),then returns to Emunah at 1 p.m. for a professional development session with both temple religious school staffs. Call 781-861-0300 or visit EmunahAdEdbrochure.
W.A.G. AFTERNOON
The group of Jewish widows and widowers meets Sunday, Nov. 13, 2 p.m., at Calitri’s Restaurant, Route 1S, Danvers. Call Susan Jacobs at 978-535-4475.
PARENTING THRUGH A JEWISH LENS
Cambridge, MA – The first concert of the 77th season of Masterworks Chorale explores psalm settings across three centuries: the early Bach cantata, “Nach dir, Herr, Verlanget mich”; Brahms’ lovely motet, “Schaffe in mir, Gott, ein rein Herz”; Ned Rorem’s work for chorus and string quartet, Two Psalms and a Proverb; and concludes with Handel’s dazzling Ode for St. Cecilia’s Day. The Chorale, orchestra and soloists will be led by guest conductor, Steven Lipsitt. Handel set John Dryden’s Ode for Saint Cecilia’s Day in less than two weeks (September 15-24, 1739), and the work was premiered on November 22, at the Royal Theatre of Lincoln’s Inn Fields in London, with the composer conducting/accompanying from the keyboard. For this upcoming performance, the Chorale is again joined by an orchestra and fine soloists - soprano Jean Danton and tenor Matthew DiBattista. Steven Lipsitt is the first of three accomplished guest conductors who will lead Masterworks Chorale in its 77th season. One of these conductors will be named the Chorale’s next Music Director, succeeding Steven Karidoyanes. Karidoyanes concluded a 10-year tenure leading Masterworks last season. Steven Lipsitt currently serves as founding music director of the Bach, Beethoven, & Brahms Society, artistic director of VOICES Boston (formerly PALS Children’s Chorus), conductor of The Apollo Club (Boston’s oldest men’s chorus), and director of A Besere Velt (Boston’s Yiddish Community Chorus). From 1999 to 2016 he was music director of the Boston Classical Orchestra. The concert takes place on Friday, November 11, 2016 in Harvard University’s Sanders Theatre and begins at 8 PM. Tickets are now on sale. A Pre-Concert Talk by Dr. Laura Stanfield Prichard precedes the concert at 7:30 PM. Dr. Prichard is a regular pre-concert speaker and writer for the San Francisco and Chicago Symphonies, and is the Principal Lecturer for Boston Baroque and Boston Opera Collaborative. A Harvard Square restaurant is offering a dining special before and after the Sanders Theatre concert. Those presenting a Masterworks Chorale concert ticket or Will-Call Ticket Voucher to Grafton Street Pub and Grill will receive a complimentary dessert with the purchase of an entree. Reservations are recommended. Free parking is also available to Masterworks Chorale concert patrons on concert nights at the Broadway Garage, 7 Felton Street, one block from Sanders Theatre between Cambridge Street and Broadway. Tickets are $50, $35 and $20. $5 Student Rush Tickets may be purchased 90 minutes prior to the performance, as available. Accessible seating for Sanders Theatre is available. Call the Harvard Box Office at 617-496-2222 for details.
adult. $18; JCC member, $15. Visit bostonjcc.org/magicark or call 617-965-5226 or 866-811-4111.
BOSTON INTERNATIONAL KIDS FILM FESTIVAL Key films at the 54-film festival at the Capitol Theatre in Arlington and Somerville Theatre are “Annabelle Hooper and the Ghosts of Nantucket, documentary “Life, Animated,” other sorts, documentaries, and international student-made films, open to the public. There also are workshops to teach kids the basics of media and filmmaking. Visit bikff.org.
THE LION,THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE Boston Conservatory features le Clanche’ du Rand’s stage adaptation of the popular mythical story, Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 10-13, 7:30 p.m.; matinee, Nov, 12, 2 p.m.; Nov. 13, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., in Theatre for Young Audiences, in The Zack Box Theater, 8 Fenway, Boston. $10-$15, discounts also. cbostonconservatory.berklee. edu/events.
AKEELAH AND THE BEE Wheelock Family Theatre presents Cheryl West’s stage adaptation of Doug Atchison’s screenplay, through No-
vember 20, 200 Riverway, Boston. tickets@wheelock. edu, wheelockfamilytheatre.org.
EXPLORE RASHI SCHOOL
The independent Reform Boston-area school for children in grades K-8 holds information sessions Sunday, November 20, and January 8, 2017, at 10:30 a.m.;and small group tours, December 15, 10 a.m. rashi.org, 617-969-4444.
BABY BOOT CAMP
The Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center, 333 Nahanton St., Newton, offers an eight-week Baby Bootcamp Class, Tuesdays, November 1-December 20, 9:1510 a.m., using resistance bands, weights, stroller, child, for cardio drills, strength training exercises, core work and stretching. All fitness levels welcome. For parents of non-walking babies 3-12 months. $168.Bostonjcc.org/ register. Free demo class October 25, 9:15 a.m. RSVP, wellness@jccgb.org.
NERISSA AND KATRYNA NIELDS
The melodic, harmonious sisters perform November 5, 3 p.m., ($10/$12), Club Passim’s family show, and will perform an adult show at 7 p.m. 47 Palmer St., Cambridge. passim.org, 617-492-7679.
Registration for fall parenting classes supported by Hebrew College and CJP, is held throughout the Boston area. Classes are offered for parents of children ages 0-10; tweens, ages 10-13, and teen-agers. Parents of all backgrounds welcome; free babysitting for daytime classes; scholarships, discounts offered. Hebrewcollege. edu/parenting, email parenting@hebrewcollege.edu.
COURSE ON JEWISH ART
Swampscott resident-Jewish studies scholar Nicole Levy, through the Explorers Lifelong Learning Institute in Salem, presents a four-part lecture series, “Jewish Art During Times of Change.” The institute is geared towards individuals 50 years old and older, but Levy also welcomes students from the general community. Visit salemstate.edu/explorers or call 978-744-0804.
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NEW WORKS FESTIVAL AUDITIONS
The Firehouse Center for the Arts at Market Square Newburyport invites actors to audition for its New Works Festival 2017, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 6:30-9p.m., at its Arakelian Theater. The festival is held Jan.20,21,27,28. To reserve an audition slot, email alyssa@firehouse.org or call 978-499-9931.
FREE GROUP WORKOUT
A free boot camp style workout led by a personal trainer will be held Wednesday, Nov. 16, 8:30-9:15 a.m., Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center, 333 Nahanton St., Newton. Free babysitting available for children 3 months-10 years old. Contact fitness@jccgb. org or call 617-558-6458.;
ART EXHIBITS AND GALLERIES PERCEPTION
Atlantic Works Gallery presents this new work by artists Perla Castaneda and Kristen Freitas, Nov. 5-27, 80 Border St., third floor, Boston. Opening reception, Nov. 5, 6-9 p.m.; Third Thursday reception, Nov. 17, 6-9 p.m. Gallery hours, Saturday, Sunday, 1-5 p.m. or by appointment.
WOODSYBUG ART EXHIBITION
Boston artist Nicole Beauchaine echibits her collection of handcrafted customized art guitars in November, at Sister Sorel, 645 Tremont St., Boston’s South End. Launch event is Monday, November 7, 6-8 p.m., with cash bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Art is for sale. Free.
ANATOLY DVERIN
From Russia With Art Gallery features as its holiday exhibit the Ukrainian-American impressionist and artworks from 15 artists and jewelry designers from Russia, Ukraine, and America, through December 24, 281 Concord Ave., Cambridge. Gallery hours Tuesday-Sunday, 10:30 a.m. a,m,-7 p.m., excluding November 8 and 24. Fromrussiawithart.org.
WINTHROP-BY-THE-SEA BEACH ART
Winthrop Cultural Council presents Richard Honan’s art exhibition, through Nov. 3, in the Clock Tower Gallery, 45 Pauline St., Winthrop. Gallery hours, Thursdays, 6--8 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-2 p.m. Driftwood Collage workshop, Saturday, Oct. 15, 12-3 p.m. Visit www.winthropculturalcouncil.org.
DA VINCI: THE GENIUS
GENETIC SCREENING
On Tuesday, November 1,5:30-9:30 p.m., preconception counseling and screening (by saliva sample) will be available to individuals and couples interested in learning information about their reproductive risks, the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center, 333 Nahanton St., Newton, Cost for health insurance owners, $149. Register at JScreen.org, select Newton JCC, from ‘how did you hear about us’ dropdown menu. Walk-ins welcome. Don’t eat,drink or smoke 30 minutes before screening.
ENGAGING ISRAEL: FOUNDATION FOR A NEW RELATIONSHIP
Temple Emanu-El and Congregation Shirat Hyam present rabbis David Meyer and Michael Ragozin, leading the Engaging Israel project, where Jews join others from around the world, to think about Israel, its meaning in their lives, and the enrichment and positive influence of the reality of a Jewish nation. The discussions are held Tuesdays, 7:30-9 p.m., November 1, at Congregation Shirat Hayam, December 6, at Temple Emanu-El. Also, January 3, February 7, March 7, April 4, May 2, May 23, June 6, at alternating synagogues , JCC, Hillel Academy and synagogue members, $36; general community, $50. shirathayam.org/iengage. Also, check for Temple Emunah’s ongoing programs, EmunahAdEdbrochure.
FREE SEMINAR ON BRAIN FITNESS
Dr. Margaret O’Connr, director of neuropsychology/ cognitive neurology for the Division of Cognitive Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, will discuss issues contributing to memory loss and how to keep your brain in shape as you age, Tuesday, Nov 15, 10:1511:30 a.m., Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center (JCC), 333 Nahanton St., Newton. Open to the entire community. RSVP, wellness@jccgb.org. More information, call 617-558-6459.
UNITY MISSION TO NY
Alan R. Teperow leads this adventure to transform the way your view fellow Jews and Judaism, November 20,21, which includes a private coach bus transportation, kosher food, choice hotel and more. Registration, details, synagoguecouncil.org.
The Museum of Science presents the fascinating, comprehensive traveling exhibition touting Renaissance artist Leonardo Da Vinci’s works as a painter, sculptor, anatomist, inventor of military equipment, musical instruments, architectural, engineering and scientific inventions, including his plans to create the military tank, battering ram, bicycle, airplane, helicopter, and much more. Museum admission to the exhibition, located near the museum’s Hall of Human Life, is included in the Exhibit Halls ticket fee:$25; seniors, $25; children ages 3-11, $20. Visit mos.org or call 617723-2500.
GABLES POSTER EXHIBITION
Partnering with the National Museum of African American History and Culture in celebration of the Smithsonian Institution’s museum, the House of the Seven Gables features a poster exhibition, “A Place for All People,” through Dec. 2, 115 Derby St., Salem. More information, visit www.7Gables.org.
RICK ASHLEY SOLO EXHIBIT
Marblehead Arts Association features invited photographer Rick Ashley’s solo exhibit of his black and white photography, “Marblehead’s Horrible Parade,” through Nov. 13, 8 Hooper St., Marblehead. Ashley will deliver an artist’s talk, Thursday, November 10, 8:30 p.m., in the Ballroom Gallery. Gallery admission, free, open to the public, Tuesday-Friday, Sunday, 12-5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit marbleheadarts.org.
PEARL STREET GALLERY
The gallery will hold a sculpture, print and painting show,featuring international printmaker Bob Tomolillo’s An Artist Retrospective show of his works. Pearl Street Gallery, Chelsea.
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Ten things I saw in Chestnut Hill
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Here’s a LittleFreeLibrary, a miniature library right outside the supermarket that relies exclusively on the honor system.
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The Longwood Covered Courts looks like the kind of compound you’d want to hole yourself up in after the zombies take over (speaking of, the new Walking Dead premiere was pretty great, right? Go Negan!)
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I love the look of the Longwood Cricket Club. It’s way more low-key than many of the other Country Club-y things I’ve seen around this area.
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Look how pretty this park setup is! I ended up at The Street, a cool shopping plaza that has everything from CVS, to Star Market, to high-end stores, to a really expensive movie theater.
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How expensive, you might ask? How does $20+ a ticket sound? More expensive ones go upwards of $30.
That said, this is clearly a higher end theater. Everything just looked so fancy and premium. Slightly off-camera: Full bar service.
Back to the park. Here’s a better look at those pumpkins.
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And there’s a little taste of Chestnut Hill. In a few weeks, I’ll go to a different part of Chestnut Hill. See you then!
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Interview
November 1-14, 2016
Your Voice:
Rod Rosales
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od Rosales is a cool guy. He’s the owner of Sizerun Supply (styled S/ZERUN) on 355 Boylston Street in Brookline, a store that sells everything from modern streetwear to skate apparel and everything in-between. He’s the Jordans guy. He’s the Supreme guy. He’s the expensive-as-heck-only-one-sweater-made guy. He buys crazy, exclusive fashion and sells it to you. I recommend checking it out – saw a few varsity jackets over there I was really impressed by. The Voice (T.V.): Did you found this shop?
Rod: I am the founder/CEO/Creative Director/owner of Sizerun Supply.
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How long have you been in business? Is this your only location?
Rod:
It’s been 10 months. This is the first location, and I hope to open a second one in the future.
T.V.: How have things been going the last ten months?
most limited edition streetwear products, from Supreme, Noah, Palace, Bianca Chandon. On the footwear side, I have everything from Jordans to Yeezys – Kanye West’s shoe – and some other cool knick-knacks and whatnot. Everything from boxing gloves to jump ropes, that are hard to find. Kinda the purpose I picked here was: I want each customer to come here and to soak it up, and whether you’re buying anything or not, to know that I have the widest and rarest selection of stuff you’ll see around here.
actually achieve Palace or Supreme or whatnot, you either go online and you’re really fast when they do those releases, or you’re really close to the New York or LA store. Those are pretty much the only places you can get them.
shelves along with those two top shelves. Anybody who walks out with those pieces and hangs out in Massachusetts, you’re probably either the only one, or, like, under one of ten people to have those pieces.
how you obtain the clothes?
Anywhere in-between is just going to be a stroke of luck online. And when you do that, you’re usually just allowed to do one purchase. As for me, I have multiple purchases, and the name Sizerun kind of made sense because I would get a sizerun, which in the apparel world means I would start with everything from an extra-small to an extra-large. Or, in the street culture world, it means showing clout, and showing, “Hey, I got more than you. I have a sizerun of this – what do you have?”
Rod: Amazing. T.V.: So you see yourself as the premium. You’re selling the Mercedes. T.V.: Yeah? Rod: I would have to say this has been Rod: Yeah! the best career move that I’ve done. T.V.: So if one person leaves with one piece of clothing, that’s like leaving with T.V.: Why is that? five pieces of clothing at a regular store? T.V.: Not asking for your secret recipe, Rod: I used to work for some big sports companies in my times. Can’t say who, Rod: I guarantee you, these two top but I’m guessing you do have a system of but enough to make a statement within that world. Coming here to Boston was more of a… I didn’t have a plan. We had a family emergency we needed to tend to, I didn’t know where I was going directionally, and I always wanted to open a store. I think this was the most perfect time, so I decided to get this all going.
T.V.: store?
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What’s the concept behind this
I have pretty much the cream of the crop in streetwear, from an aftermarket standpoint. So I have the
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And the aftermarket thing – that’s what would separate your store from a place like Bodega (a streetwear store over by Berkley in Boston)?
Rod: Yes. Bodega – much respect to Bodega and its concepts. These particular brands are very exclusive on who carries them. So the only way you’re going to
Rod: I do. T.V.: Would
you call it a significant profit margin, or would you call it fair – what you’re making on these clothes?
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I would say – what would be a word between fair and significant?
T.V.: Luxury? Rod: Yeah – luxury margins! I’m pretty
fair with my price points – I’m not trying to get too crazy because the market is so saturated with these aftermarket people. I’m there to make sure I have the right
product for the right consumer, and the prices are fair for every consumer to walk out with a piece. I want everyone to walk out and enjoy a piece of what this shop is.
T.V.: And last but not least, if you could say one thing to the people of Brookline, what would it be? Rod:
This shop is very inclusive – not exclusive. I’m about culture, I’m about everybody, I’m a people person. You never know who’s gonna walk through that door. I’m always open to everybody. The people that used to work in the shops when I was a kid in the skate shops, they didn’t mind me hanging out, you know? I would fold T-shirts, they couldn’t pay me, but I would get a sticker. I thought that was the coolest thing ever. Later, a sticker became a T-shirt. A T-Shirt would become a skateboard, and then a skateboard would become a full deck. And then I’m skating with pros that I only looked up to when I was growing up. So for me, this shop is like a way of giving back to the people that gave back to me, but also, I’m here to guide anyone that’s interested in the apparel world. It’s about being inclusive, not exclusive. Special thanks to Rob for his time. Check out his store at 355 Boylston Street (very close to the Brookline Hills Green Line stop), or follow him @sizerunsupply on Instagram. If you’re a business who’d like to talk to me for Your Voice, email me at aculafi@voicestaff.net.
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What’s Next
PlayStation VR review
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The games I Played Rez Infinite: A VR remake of a Japanese cult classic that originally came out in 2001. It’s a bizarre shooter that utilizes trippy visuals and electronic music to deliver what can only be described as a surreal experience. The mechanics are rock solid and the soundtrack is fivestars, and the game makes you feel like you’re taking down viruses in cyberspace. Full recommendation. $29.99. Harmonix Music VR: A collection of four different experiences that utilizes your music to display various visualizers over your favorite songs. In The Easel, you can sculpt and draw in 3D while taking inspiration from your music, while The Dance lets your use your tunes to create a silly, full-fledged dance party from various creatures in a school gymnasium. With your own music, it’s a lot of fun. Recommended. $14.99.
Rez, a rail shooter that made its debut on the Dreamcast and PlayStation 2 in 2001, still looking fresh 15 years later on PlayStation VR. A few weeks back, I went to the GameStop over at Coolidge Corner and purchased the newly-released PlayStation VR, a virtual reality headset that released on October 13 at $399.99. I got the core unit that came with just the headset, but in order to use the peripheral, you need a PlayStation camera, which you can buy separately for $60, or as a pre-order bundle with the headset, two controllers, and a game for $499.99. In addition to that, the PS VR requires a PlayStation 4 to turn on, which can cost $300 or more on its own. So, in other words, if you have nothing and want to play PlayStation VR, you need a headset, a camera, and a system, so that’s over $700 before you even buy a game. If you’d believe it, PS VR is the most consumer-friendly high-end headset yet. The Oculus Rift starts at $600 and the HTC Vive at $800, and both require powerful computers – think $1000 – to run. It’s a far cry from the $15 Google Cardboard you can put on your phone, and the big difference here is that the VR you use on your phone can only run limited, mostly visual experiences that are only mildly immersive. More impressive virtual reality can run advanced, 3D, 360-degree game and video experiences that require special
head and hand tracking that can’t really exist on lower-end headsets. PS VR even includes an additional processing box in order to power the unit, as the PS4 isn’t powerful enough to do so on its own. To rewind just a tiny bit, if you haven’t been fully caught up to speed with virtual reality as a real technology in 2016, I should note that virtual reality actually works now. You put on the headset, and you get a firstperson view of a completely simulated world around you. It makes you feel like you’re somewhere your body actually isn’t. It feels a lot like watching a 3D movie, if you were inside the 3D movie and could see all around you. You can look left, right, up, down, and even behind you. It works by displaying a slightly different 2D image in each eye. When you look at both simultaneously, your brain is tricked into seeing one image in 3D. After using the PlayStation VR for several hours, I can say this confidently: The trick works. Really well. Surprisingly well. When I look off a ledge in Batman: Arkham VR ($19.99), a mild fear of heights causes me to freak out just a little. When I play the Kitchen demo (included) of Resident Evil VII, I really feel like I’m tied to a chair as a murderous creature crawls throughout the shadows around me. In Ocean Descent (part of PlayStation VR Worlds – $39.99), it actually feels like I’m in an underwater cage as fish swim around me. It’s really darn cool, and as someone who has been playing video games for a long, long time, I have never felt more immersed while playing games. Beyond that, the headset feels really comfortable on my head. It weighs 610 grams (about 1.3 pounds), and there is a lot of padding to keep the goggles comfortable on your face for extended play sessions. That said, Sony doesn’t recommend super-long play times; they recommend a 10 minute break for every hour of play.
SportsBar PSVR: You’re in a sports bar and can play pool, air hockey, darts, and skeeball against the computer or against other players who also have the headset. The games are fun and work well for the most part, but beware. Not sure if due to my set-up or other headset tracking, but I did get slightly tipsy from playing this one for too long. It’s a well-made game otherwise, but be careful. $19.99.
you’re used to. If you’re inexperienced like I was, it’s common to feel eyestrain and even some slight vertigo when playing certain games for the first time (that would go away over time). Some games do a worse job of tracking the headset than others (this is a new consumer technology, after all), so one or two games of the dozen I tried caused me to feel a slight “drunk” feeling.
you can buy at the store for $60 nowadays. I’ve played a lot of cool stuff, but it’s been mostly tech demos and smaller experiences so far. Presumably, or rather hopefully, more substantial software will come as developers get more experience with the hardware.
It all varies game-to-game. It’s good that the headset comes with the PlayStation VR Demo Disc, because it allows you to play a ton of different games to see which ones you can handle and enjoy (some people are more or less sensitive to certain motions than others, so it varies from person-to-person). I’ve had a much easier time playing PS VR with a regular PS4 controller than using two PlayStation Move motion controllers, which are ostensibly the PlayStation equivalent of Wii Remotes. The tracking suffered far worse on games that utilized the Move controllers.
This is still a very early technology. It’s not wireless (there are a whole bunch of wires attached to this thing), the games are limited, and it’s expensive for the hours of entertainment you actually get for what will ultimately cost $700. But if you’re like me, and you’re the kind of person who is excited to be there for new tech in its Wild West genesis, warts and all, PlayStation VR will scratch that itch for slightly less money than its most direct competition. It’s a lot of fun, if you can keep your expectations in check.
The other thing I’ll note is that I haven’t played any super-substantial PlayStation VR games. Most games take around an hour or two to finish, and none of them have been 10 or 20 hours like so many other regular games
(I bought mine at the GameStop in Brookline, but if it’s not at your closest game store, you can check Amazon, where it was in stock last I checked, or at various other electronics retailers.)
Coming soon to your favorite grocer, and now available at Katz Bagel in Chelsea:
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I get what they’re saying too. It’s an intense feeling, being in a different reality than
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Roll Call
November 1-14, 2016
Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen THE HOUSE AND SENATE There were no roll calls in the House and Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on how often local senators voted with their party leadership. The votes of the 2016 membership of 33 Democrats were compared to Senate Majority Leader Harriette Chandler (D-Worcester). The votes of the 2016 membership of five Republicans were compared with those of GOP Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester). Beacon Hill Roll Call uses 430 votes from the 2016 Senate session as the basis for this report. This includes all roll calls that were not on local issues. None of the 33 Democratic members voted with Chandler 100 percent of the time. Three came very close. Sens. Joseph Boncore (D-Winthrop), Cynthia Cream (D-Newton) and Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) voted with Chandler all but one time. The Democratic senator who voted the lowest percentage of times with Chandler was Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz (D-Boston) who voted with her only 72.5 percent of the time. None of the five GOP members voted with Tarr 100 percent of the time. The GOP senator who voted with Tarr the lowest percentage of times is Sen. Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth) who voted with him only 78.3 percent of the time.
EQUITY IN PUBLIC CONTRACTS The Senate gave initial approval to a bill aimed at providing greater access to statefunded projects for minority and women business owners and workers. The proposal would require the state and its various agencies and departments, when awarding state contracts, to seek to give the contracts based on the diverse racial, ethnic and gender makeup of the state’s population. The measure also requires the state, when deliberating upon the responsibility of a bidder, to take into consideration a bidder’s compliance with commitments made in previous bids about the employment of minorities and women.1
as champagne. The bill would apply the 70 cents per gallon tax only to drinks that contains more than 8.5 percent alcohol. Most hard ciders contain only up to 8 percent alcohol and would be taxed at the lower rate of 3 cents per gallon. Supporters, including Jessica Henry and Al Snape from the North Shore cider company Far from the Tree Cider, said current law unfairly treats and taxes hard cider at the same rate as champagne. They noted the reduction will help the Bay State compete with neighboring states which have lowered the tax. They argued that the change would also put Massachusetts in line with the federal tax on hard cider which will be reduced effective January 1.
STERILIZING SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS The House approved Senate-approved legislation regulating the technicians who decontaminate, inspect and sterilize reusable medical instruments or devices in a surgical facility. The measure would require any newly-hired technician to pass a nationally accredited exam and annually complete 10 hours of continuing education credits. Current technicians would be required to complete the 10 hours of continuing education each year but would be grandfathered in and would not have to take the exam
a bill that would authorize a city or town, acting through its board of selectmen, city council or mayor with the approval of the city council, to enter an employment contract for a specified period of time to provide for the salary, fringe benefits and other conditions of employment for the city or town’s assessor, treasurer and collector. Current law only allows cities and towns to enter into a contract for the town manager, town administrator, executive secretary, administrative assistant to the board of selectmen, town accountant, city auditor and city manager. Supporters said that these three added positions should not be treated differently and that communities should have the right and power to sign a contract with them.
HANDLING HAZARDOUS DRUGS IN HOSPITALS The House approved and sent to the Senate a bill requiring the state’s Department of Public Health to establish regulations for the safe handling of hazardous drugs including those used in chemotherapy. Hazardous drugs are defined as toxic ones that pose a potential health risk to health care workers who may be exposed during their preparation or administration.
Additional approval in each branch is needed prior to the measure going to Gov. Charlie Baker.
Supporters said it is time for the state to get involved in this important matter and noted any new state regulations must be consistent with current federal ones adopted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. They argued that nurses who administer chemotherapy and other hazardous drugs risk exposure to aerosol or droplets of the drugs that are generated during administration. They noted that body fluids of patients who receive hazardous drugs are another potential source of exposure.
TOWN, TREASURERS, COLLECTORS AND ASSESSORS
STATE ANNOUNCES ENERGY SAVINGS WEBSITE
Supporters said this will regulate this currently unregulated job and ensure that well-trained people are hired for these important positions. They argued these new requirements will ensure surgical instruments are sterilized and properly cared for and will save many patients from infection or even death.
The House approved and sent to the Senate
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Commonwealth Energy Tool for Savings (energyCENTS), a website for energy ratepayers to search available energy saving opportunities including energy rebates, incentives, loans and tax credits. Currently, there are over 250 incentives and rebates available to Massachusetts electric and natural gas ratepayers from the state and federal governments and utility companies. “This is a great opportunity for citizens of the Commonwealth to save energy, save money and help our environment in one convenient location,” said Rep. Bradley Jones, (R-North Reading). The site can be accessed at http:// web1.env.state.ma.us/Doer/mesa/#/home
QUOTABLE QUOTES “Every citizen has the right to vote without interference or discrimination. The Department of Justice is committed to preventing fraud on Election Day in polling locations throughout Massachusetts in order to aggressively protect the integrity of the election process.” U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz on her plans to monitor the upcoming November 8 General Election. “We are making strides toward breaking the two-party monopoly and America will be stronger when we do. But given the position of the Commission on Presidential Debates, the deck is still stacked against even a credible third party ticket with two proven former governors.” Former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld on the Gary Johnson-Bill Weld Libertarian presidential ticket. “This is our chance to invest in reliable clean technology that will reduce pollution now and point Massachusetts towards a zero emissions future. We urge our state to seize the opportunity to invest the maximum allowed, or 15 percent of the environmental mitigation funds, into electric vehicle charging stations and the rest into electric buses.” Deirdre Cummings, Consumer Program Director at MASSPIRG Education Fund, on what the state should do with the $69 million it will receive from Volkswagen’s admission and settlement that 11 million of its vehicles were equipped with software that cheated on emissions tests. “The only fatal newborn abandonment in Massachusetts in the last 9.75 years was in Fall River in April of 2014. The Commonwealth has the best record in the nation.”
Supporters said taxpayers are paying for these projects and it is only fair that all residents, including women and minorities, share in the employment and income these contracts create. They argued the goal is to have owners and workers on state-funded projects reflect the diversity of the state.
From a statement by Baby Safe Haven New England on the 12th anniversary of the law that allows parents who want to surrender their baby seven days old or younger to leave them at a police or fire station or hospital emergency room.
REDUCE THE TAX ON HARD CIDER The Revenue Committee held a hearing on a bill that would essentially reduce the tax on hard cider. Under current law, the tax on cider and other beverages that contain between 3 percent and 6 percent alcohol is 3 cents per gallon. The tax on anything that contains more than 6 percent per gallon is 70 cents per gallon, the same rate
“Everyone is a winner when food is sourced locally. Our diets are healthier, our food is tastier, and our farmers are busier.” Sen. Anne Gobi (D-Spencer) on last week’s Massachusetts Food Day to raise awareness about eating a healthier diet by buying locally.
Contact your elected officials
Cynthia Creem 617-722-1639 Cynthia.Creem@masenate.gov
Michael J Moran 617-722-2014 Michael.Moran@mahouse.gov
Jeffrey Sánchez 617-722-2430 Jeffrey.sanchez@mahouse.gov
Frank L. Smizik 617-722-2676 Frank.Smizik@mahouse.gov
Edward F. Coppinger 617-722-2304 Edward.Coppinger@mahouse.gov
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