Lyrical Somerville – March 13

On March 13, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Marc Zegans has penned seven collections of poems, most recently, Lyon Street (Bamboo Dart Press, 2022) and The Snow Dead (Cervena Barva Press, 2020), two spoken word albums, several immersive theatrical productions, including Sirens, Dreams and a Cat (co-written with D. Lowell Wilder, 2020), and many poetry films. Ghost Book (Kite String Press, 2024), a collaboration with fine art photographer Tsar Fedorsky, will be released in April. Marc lives by the coast in Northern California.

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This service change is in place while crews perform work as part of the Track Improvement Program, which will improve reliability and provide a safer ride.

Following up on the previous announcement from February 23, the MBTA is today reminding riders that Orange Line service between Jackson Square and North Station will be suspended all day from start to end of service for four days from March 18-21.

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The Somerville Arts Council ArtBeat 2024 calls are now available-Submission Deadline April 15. — Photo courtesy of Somerville Arts Council

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The Somerville Arts Council invites jugglers, roaming performers, circus artists, unicyclists, swing dancers, installation artists, buskers, and anyone else that has fun “Wild” creative energy. If this is you, we invite you to apply to participate at one of the region’s largest and most vibrant community art festivals.

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Of the 11 restrictions removed during this outage, one was the oldest in the system at over 900 days old

The MBTA  announced the completion of critical track work on the Green Line, which removed 11 safety-related speed restrictions. Crews accomplished this critical work due to unencumbered access to track areas while Green Line service was suspended on the B branch between Copley and Babcock Street, on the C branch between Copley and Cleveland Circle, and on the D branch between Copley and Brookline Hills from February 20 to March 8.

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As Las Cafeteras embarks on a three-month national tour supporting A Night in Nepantla, audiences will discover the boundaries of tradition and innovation, forging new connections in the spaces between worlds.

Las Cafeteras’ original members Hector Flores, Denise Carlos, and Jose Cano lock arms and hearts on A Night In Nepantla by inviting audiences to explore the concept of “Nepantla,” a Nahuatl word meaning “in-between” or “in the middle.”

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The Office of Sustainability and Environment and Somerville Arts Council are kicking off Somerville’s Climate Forward Plan launch with an art-focused event. Five freestanding, interactive art installations will be created and put on display to represent each of the Climate Forward action areas: Natural Resources and Waste, Buildings and Energy, Community Health and Resiliency, Leadership, and Transportation and Mobility.

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Museo Immigrante: Mental health in the Latino community

On March 10, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Trauma, pérdidas y fortalezas de la Comunidad Latina.
Part of the programming for the Museo Inmigrante exhibition at Somerville Museum

 

City Council Spotlight: Naima Sait

On March 9, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times


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Host, Sarah Fishman speaks with Ward 5 and first-term City Councilor Naima Sait.

 

Punk Rock Aerobics for Kidz (PRA4K)

On March 9, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

PRA4K is a new series of workouts for kids (6-11) that is all about having a blast while getting fit, no special outfits or gear required. The moves are set to a “G-rated” soundtrack (sung by youth) that parents will recognize and love.

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Enjoy free music, games and refreshments and learn about proposed Neighborways for Glen and Otis Streets

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward One Councilor Matthew McLaughlin, and City of Somerville staff are inviting all community members to a block party to share exciting upcoming safety improvements to Glen Street and Otis Street. The event will be held on Saturday, March 16, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the East Somerville Community School.    

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