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TEN WAYS TO SAVE $$$$$$$ THIS YEAR
SIX WAYS FOR YOU TO EXPLORE YOUR CITY
MEET YOUR ORIENTATION LEADERS!
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IPHONE APPS TO MAKE YOUR JOURNEY EASIER
GREAT FOOD NEAR CAMPUS PG. 4
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THE PENGUIN
ISSUE 52
AUGUST 25, 2013
N E C ’ S S T U D E N T- R U N N E W S PA P E R
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Welcome to the Antarctic....erm, New England Conservatory! We hope you've had a fun and restful summer, and we're happy to see you in the NEC community! For those of you who are returning, welcome back-- we've got another year of fun Penguin surprises up our sleeve. For those of you who are just joining us, the Penguin is our student-run "newspaper," although we cover more than just news-- you'll find concert previews, faculty and student interviews, ways to pass the time when you're not practicing, and features about the student community. We welcome contributions from any member of the NEC community-- no commitment required! For more information, check out page 12.
For our back-to-school issue, we've put together a fun collection of tips and information that we think will help you surive NEC and Boston. If you're already a veteran, then you'll enjoy flipping through these pages and feeling cool that you already know everything. If we left out something that you love or a tip that you think NEC newbies should know, drop us a line on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/penguinnewspaper We're looking forward to another fantastic year!
penguin TRANSIT TRANSIT APPS SENT FROM IPHONE HEAVEN
1. BU MOBILE
2. NEXTBUS
3. METROCAB
Just because you're not a BU student doesn't mean you can't take advantage of the magical BU shuttle. The free bus runs between the BU campus and Mass Ave/Huntington, so you can use it to get back and forth from gigs and rehearsals. This app offers live tracking for the shuttle so you don't have to wait outside in the cold for very long.
For those of you that use the bus frequently, NextBus will be your savior. The app determines your GPS location and tells you which stops are closest to you as well as how many minutes until the next buses arrive. You can also choose to view a specific stop anywhere in the city. Visit nextbus.com to bookmark the app from your home screen.
Metrocab's taxi app will save you from long holds on the phone-- just input your pickup address and your destination, and it will place you in the queue for a cab. Once you've been assigned a driver, you can track your cab until it arrives at your doorstep. You can also save favorite routes so you don't have to imput your address every time.
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YOUR GUIDE TO RIDING THE T AS SOON AS YOU CAN, get your hands on a CharlieCard. Not to be confused with the paper CharlieTicket, a CharlieCard is a plastic card that you tap to the pay station when you enter the train. It will save you 50 cents for every ride, it's convenient (you can leave it in your wallet and the magnetic properties will still work), and it will keep you from looking like a tourist. THE GREEN LINE is often where people get most confused. After Copley, the Green Line splits into the B, C, D and E train. The B, C and D can get you to Kemore. The E will NOT take you to Kenmore. THE BLUE LINE will take you to the airport. Once you get off at the Airport stop, free bus shuttles will take you to the terminals. WHEN RIDING THE GREEN LINE, beware that all stations along the street level go by a "Front Door Policy" during non-rush hours, meaning you can only enter and
exit through the front doors of the subway cars. During rush hour times (6:30 to 9:30 am and 3:30 to 7 pm), one must hold up their Charlie Card or ticket in the air to notify the conductor when entering through the rear and side doors. IF YOUR TRAIN IS DELAYED, all is not lost! Many T stops are a lot closer together than you might think. Check your phone to see if you might be able to walk to your destination or transfer to a bus. ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME to reach your destination. The T is known for being unreliable, so it's better to be safe than sorry! THE T SHUTS DOWN EARLY, so be prepared! The last trips of the day occur between 12:05 a.m. and 1 a.m. (these times vary depending on the line, so check the MBTA website to be positive).
IMPORTANT BUSES LINES TO REMEMBER
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The 1 bus takes you from Symphony Hall to Cambridge. This is usually the fastest way to get to Harvard Square, vs. taking the green line and transferring to the red line. The 1 bus can be packed, especially during rush hour, so be prepared to stand for the entire duration of the ride.
The 39 links the Back Bay neighborhood to Jamaica Plain, where many NEC students live. Conveniently located halfway in between, the 39 stops right at NEC. You can use the 39 to get to Copley Square, go shopping on Newbury St., or catch an Amtrack train at Back Bay Station.
55 The 55 bus travels around the Back Bay and connects to the Fenway neighborhood, another popular home for NEC students. It stops at the Prudential Center, which is a tenminute walk from NEC.
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TEN WAYS TO SAVE A BUCK by Liz Tobias (Reach her at elizabeth.tobias@necmusic.edu!) Buy a Pass for the T Talk to Maya Jacobs at the Student Activities Center and she'll hook you up with the transportation goods. There are monthly passes for around $70 if you're too late to buy a semester pass.
Ramen Noodles No More! Go to the Farmer's market at Haymarket between sun up and sun down every Friday and Saturday. Take $15-20 worth of small change and go nuts! You'll be easily impressed at how much you can buy for little money, and the produce is gooooood!!
Uno's Lunchtime Soup Deal What kind of NECers would we be if we didn't mention our friendly neighbors on Huntington? It's cheap, it's yummy and it's close. I like to consider UNOs the 5th building of NEC...
Ride Your Bike While the Boston weather is divine, get pedaling down the bike tracks all over this city. NEC has great bike storage in front of the Spaulding library, plus it's great for your hip pocket and your hips in general!
Free Beer?! Go on the Sam Adams brewery tour for a $2 requested donation. This is one of he highlights of being new to Boston, especially when you're over 21. What student is gonna pass up free beer and the best initiation into the local Boston student scene? 4
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(OR T WO!) AROUND NEC Try a Bus First is "Lucky Star" which tends to be a little unlucky…and then there's Megabus (Mega-dodge), Bolt and Peter Pan too. If you need to get down to NYC for cheap, check these bus companies out! It's the number one NECer's excuse for being late to a rehearsal - we've ALL used it. (Special note: There was Fung Wah but since the accident….well…I don't like to talk about it.)
MFA Student Pass Boston is home to some of the most incredible art galleries in North America and the MFA is certainly one of them. Take your student I.D. and go for a five-minute walk down Huntington Ave. Give yourself an hour or two to simply scratch the surface at looking at what they've got over there.
Marino Gym Memberships I swear by this one! Through The SAC you can buy a gym membership for super cheap. You'll save a bucketload of moola and get access to state of the art facilities! Get yourself a gym buddy - or "sponsor" as I like to refer to mine and make a gym pact!! It's the best way to do it - who wants to work out alone?
Boston Symphony Student Card Wanna hear one of America's top rated symphony orchestras for free? Get a BSO student card and take a walk to Symphony Hall at the beginning of the week to see what's on the program. Subscribe to the online mailing list to stay up-to-date on blackout concerts and ticket availability.
Back Bay Yoga With over 75 sessions a week, Back Bay Yoga offers an option to try out their classes for 14 days at $25. If you're feeling calm, well-centered and rather stretchy, you can sign up for longer. Back Bay also has lockers and showers so you can conveniently attend class before heading to NEC. WWW.NECPENGUIN.COM
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^ YOUR ORIENTATION LEADERS! MEET (a few of) RYAN SANDS, JAZZ DRUMS What's your favorite thing about NEC? The people I’m surrounded by. They are very supportive, genuine, and creative individuals, and I’m proud to know them.
RAFAEL HOROWITZ-FRIEDMAN, OBOE What do you wish you had known as an incoming student? Jamaica Plain is only 10 minutes away by train, and it's a fantastic place to live!
LIZ TOBIAS, JAZZ VOCALS What recommendations do you have for new students? Take your time in finding your groove at NEC. Invite people to jam with you, stay late to chat with teachers and hang out in the cafes and restaurants near school with whoever is around. Be open-minded to the types of friends you wanna make and you'll eventually get your groove on socially AND musically. It all works out in the end!
NICHOLAS TISHERMAN, OBOE What do you wish you had known as an incoming student? I wish someone had told me to get a CharlieCard from a reputable source like the MBTA itself. At convenience stores, they try to sell you unlimited monthly passes which you don't need.
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Quick tip! You can reach any NEC student using the format firstname.lastname@necmusic.edu. If you have any questions about NEC or Boston, feel free to contact one of these eight lovely people!
JIWON SUN, VIOLIN What's your favorite thing about Boston? I love running along the Charles because it literally takes you through the city. From BU through MIT (Cambridge), to North End, and back to Back Bay, it's become the most popular route for Boston runners. Also the scenery is always nice to look at.
CHANMI KIM What's your favorite thing about Boston? I don't know, you need to be here to like it! It's so lovely and full of character.
YOKO FUKUMURA, PIANO What's your favorite thing about NEC? I feel very comfortable with my friends because the competition doesn't affect our friendship at all. Also, I love how open people are to meeting new people, regardless of age, major, or interests.
CAIO AFIUNE, JAZZ GUITAR What do you wish you had known as an incoming student? I wish I had found out how much fun it is to just hang out at NEC from early morning until late night instead of just practicing by yourself at home. Jam with people, make friends, watch concerts, talk to people, this is your new home!
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penguin FOOD UNO'S
PAVEMENT COFFEE
No NEC restaurant guide would be complete without a shoutout to UNO's, the number one all-occasion hang. This is the spot to be after concerts, after classes, or when you just don't feel like practicing.
Another NEC staple, Pavement provides yummy breakfast food (try a Tequila Sunrise), fuel between rehearsals, unique sandwiches and salads, and a great spot to meet up with friends.
TEMPTATIONS
PARISH CAFE
313 HUNTINGTON AVE
493 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Only a few steps further down Huntington, Temptations is a great alternative to Pavement. They offer unique sandwiches (think turkey, apple, and brie) for reasonable prices.
Home to great beer and great comfort food, Parish is unique in that it offers sandwiches created by famous chefs from all over Boston.
TRIDENT BOOKSELLERS
PHO BASIL
338 NEWBURY ST (ACCESSIBLE VIA 39 BUS)
177 MASSACHUSETTS AVE One of the best pad thai places in Boston. The portion sizes are very large, so you can easily split a dish with a friend and get drinks for both of you for $10 each (including tip!)
This bookstore/cafe is a wonderful spot to write that 20-page paper you've been putting off. Try their lemon rictotta French toast while you're at it.
PITA
RENDER COFFEE
197A MASS AVE
563 COLUMBUS AVE
Pita offers delicious and cheap Mediterranean food. Since there's limited seating available, this is a great place for grab-'n-go lunch (especially if you're running to the post office next door!)
Another great alternative to Pavement, Render is a short walk from the Mass Ave T station and features a cozy atmosphere complete with a sky-lit back room. Try their BTL grilled sandwich.
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THE HAVEN
WOODY'S GRILL&TAP
2 PERKINS ST
58 HEMENWAY ST
Located in Jamaica Plain, The Haven is home to Scottish cuisine, beer and music. Small touches (i.e., homemade ketchup, friendly staff, and découpaged tables) make the burgers taste even better.
Woody's, located a 10-minute walk from NEC, offers brick oven thin-crust pizza and a great selection of beers on top. Bonus: After a couple of visits, everyone here will know your name.
FIVE GUYS
LUCY
263 HUNTINGTON AVE
334 MASSACHUSETTS AVE This Ethiopian restaurant is located just around the corner from NEC. Try the Lega-Tibs (sautéed beef, peppers, onions,and tomatoes, garnished with a sprig of rosemary).
A recent and welcome addition to Huntington Ave, Five Guys will probably be the reason you gain fifteen pounds this year. Their burgers really are THAT good.
SONSIE
CITY FEED & SUPPLY
327 NEWBURY ST
672 CENTER ST
Check out this quaint restaurant while the weather is still nice so that you can enjoy its open-air tables. Sip some coffee while enjoying some quality Newbury St. people-watching.
Another Jamaica Plain gem, this grocery store doubles as a restaurant and coffee shop and offers the biggest $8 sandwich in Boston. Split it with a friend for a $4 lunch.
EL PELON
WHOLE FOODS
92 PETERBOROUGH ST
15 WESTLAND AVE
This authentic Mexican taco shop is delicious and CHEAP. Their $7 platos can easily be split into two meals, and their fish tacos should not be missed!
Although Whole Foods is slightly pricey, their fresh food bar can be a welcome change of pace for meals. Allow a little extra time for the lunchtime rush.
NEIGHBORHOODS
BOLOCO
96 PETERBOROUGH ST
1080 BOYLSTON ST
Also new to Boston, this cute cafe/coffeehouse is tucked away in the Fenway neighborhood. Try their crepes and share a French Press wih a friend while playing Scrabble.
Boloco, a burrito chain, is Boston's version of Chipotle. However, this place is worth visiting just for their specialty milkshakes-- do the words "Nutella Milkshake" strike a chord?
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PLEASE JOIN US!
Kate Lemmon, editor Liz Tobias, contributing editor Dean Hegland, faculty editor Billy McShane, cartoonist Stephen Garman, webmaster/writer Rafael Horowitz Friedman, writer Akenya Seymour, writer Nick Tisherman, writer Tong Wang, illustrator
NEC’s student newspaper can only continue to thrive with your help. ANYONE is welcome to join! Perks of contributing include: * The opportunity to publish your writing, poetry, photography, and/or illustrations * Meeting other people who share your interests * No commitment! Submit whenever you have time.
CHECK US OUT ONLINE! VISIT OUR WEBSITE: W W W. N E C P E N G U I N . C O M
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* A great addition to your resume * Warm & fuzzy feelings knowing that you have improved the NEC community
The Penguin publishes eight issues each school year. For more information or to receive this year's publication schedule, email us at thepenguin@necmusic.edu. Or, you can always grab one of the nine lovely people listed above if you see them in the hallways of NEC!
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 | 7 P.M. | STUDENT LOUNGE (located outside of brown hall & the sac)
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SIX WAYS TO EXPLORE YOUR CITY FUN THINGS TO DO WITHOUT GOING BROKE BY OCTOBER Put your walking shoes on... Try a walk alongside the Charles River, or cross over the Harvard Bridge to Cambridge and grab some breakfast at Flour Bakery + Café (190 Mass Ave.) You can also visit the City of Boston’s website to download self-guided iPod tours of the Public Garden, the HarborWalk, and Fort Point Channel. (www.cityofboston.gov).
Check out the view! If you haven’t yet visited Top of the Hub, you have no excuse, because the Prudential Center is just a 10-minute walk from school (or a short ride on the 39 bus). Enjoy some appetizers while taking in a bird’s-eye view of NEC. Bonus: live jazz after 8 p.m. on most nights.Or, if you’d rather venture out, try climbing the 294 steps to the top of the Bunker Hill monument, located at the Community College stop on the Orange Line. In addition to a great butt workout, you’ll enjoy one of the best views of Boston. And it’s FREE!
Pick a random stop on the T There is no better way to learn your way around Boston than to get lost on purpose and find your way again. For fun adventures, try the Haymarket stop on the Orange Line, the Arlington stop on the Green Line, or the Harvard Square stop on the Red Line. Check out pages 6-7 for transportation tips!
Splurge on a Duck Tour Although it's a bit spendy for a ticket, we think it's totally worth it. For $28, you get a fully narrated, historic tour of Boston in a WWII style amphibious vehicle that travels on land and water. The tour guides are hilarious and informative. There is no better way to be a tourist in your own town and learn a lot in the process! Buy your ticket inside the Prudential Mall (a 10-minute walk from NEC); tours leave right outside.
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Walk the Freedom Trail This 2.5 mile brick path runs through Beacon Hill and connects many of Boston’s historical monuments. Start at the Bunker Hill Monument (accessible via the Community College stop on the Orange Line) and end at the beautiful Boston Common. Allow about two hours to complete the trail so that you have time to stop and read plaques along the way. You can find more info at www.thefreedomtrail.org.
People-watch on Newbury St. Instead of spending your own money, watch other people spend theirs! The people-watching throughout Boston’s outdoor shopping district never fails to disappoint. At Sonsie, an open-air cafe located a block away from the Hynes T stop, you can enjoy a coffee and good weather while observing some of Boston’s most interesting characters (and their equally amusing canine companions!)
SUNSET CRUISE AUGUST 30TH | 5:30 P.M. | JORDAN HALL STEPS Join the Student Activities Center and watch the sun set over the city as you cruise Boston and dance the night away under the stars!.
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NEC World Barn Dance Featuring:
Saturday
American Roots Ensemble Jewish Music Ensemble World Music Ensemble
SEPT 7th 8:00 pm Brown Hall
All are welcome! No need to bring a partner! Don’t know the dances? Don’t worry! We will teach you!
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at a GLANCE
NEC’s Entrepreneurial Musicianship Department guides you from being the best musician you can be to the best working, contributing, successful musician possible.
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EXPAND Your TooLkiT Our courses help you build entrepreneurial skills and
articulate the impact you want to make as a musician. In addition to our survey course, The Entrepreneurial Musician, we offer intensive electives that cover diverse topics such as marketing, communications, financial planning, and legal issues.
JuMPSTArT Your ProJECT Have an idea? Need funding and guidance to
make it happen? Take advantage of the Entrepreneurial Grant program to realize your vision and build vital skills for your career. This program isn’t about funding the “next big thing” - it’s about investing in you.
VENTurE ouT Challenge yourself to step outside NEC’s 4-block radius. Take
advantage of an internship or fellowship with one of Boston’s leading arts organizations and learn what happens behind the scenes and in the community. There’s no better way to expand your network and build tools for your own artistic projects.
CoLLECT TiPS froM THE ProS Mentoring is woven into the fabric of EM.
We have a creative team of volunteer advisors made up of over 150 performers, composers, arts administrators, NEC faculty and staff, and professionals from other fields. They’re available, ready to answer your questions.
EArN WHiLE You LEArN We can connect you with a range of professional
opportunities and one-time gigs through Bridge and the Music Referral Service. We’ve referred everything from wedding receptions to New England luaus. A great way to earn money, build experience, and figure out what’s next.
SAY HELLo. Our doors are always open and we usually have snacks. Stop by to introduce yourself and let us know how we can help you. Our office is in SB226, where you’ll find Rachel, Maria, Eva and Tim, the four EM staffers. Find us online at necmusic.edu/em or shoot a note to em@necmusic.edu.
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