‘Queen of Rockabilly’ Wanda Jackson brings it to Somerville
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The First Lady of Country and Rockabilly will be rocking Johnny D’s on October 13.

By Jim Clark

The stage at Johnny D’s has played host to some of the most storied names in the world of popular music. On October 13 that stage will be tasked with containing the sprightly dynamism of Wanda Jackson and band, as she stops by on her current tour in support of her new upcoming album, Unfinished Business, to be released on October 9.

Trash and recycling pickup for this week will be delayed by one day due to the Columbus Day Holiday. Parking meters will not be enforced for Monday only. Saturday, October 13, is Household Hazardous Waste Day.

On The Silly Side by Jimmy Del Ponte

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Here is part four of my look back at Somerville establishments that are gone but not forgotten. Some bars/restaurants were tougher than others. I remember Frascati’s being a place where you could always find a few very tough characters. It was one of those places where you might pop into if you found yourself in need of some old school strong-arm back-up. There were at least two families of brothers who used to hang in Frascati’s so you could be sure to find some “help.” Frascati’s was also famous for their pizza. It was located where the Goodwill store is now. Gem jewelers were right next door.

Road Closures and Detours for  Homeless Coalition Road Race and  Honk Festival
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John Superti’s genealogical and historical investigations have yielded a treasure trove of cultural splendors, presented now at the Somerville Museum. – Photo by M. Bremen

By Maria A. Cortes

The Somerville Museum presents a new exhibition called Three Paths to Italy from a local artist John Superti. As its title suggests, the exhibition is divided into three parts. “Genealogy: Finding a Family History” lets the visitor into Superti family’s past. “Historic Preservation: Discovering and Documenting the Past” presents the artist’s newly finished book, “I Cavalli di Firenze” (“The Horses of Florence”), which depicts one of the unexplored elements of Italian folk art. “Art and Culture” introduces Superti’s photographs and collages inspired by his numerous trips to Italy.

By Jim Clark

Police responded to a reported auto burglary in progress on Bartlett St. last week.

Responding officers were reportedly told that the back window of the vehicle had been smashed out by two men and that they were in the process of burglarizing the car.

Part 1:  The road thus far
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By William C. Shelton

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In cities built before the automobile, neighborhoods developed around commercial centers.  So an urban dweller needed to walk no more that ten or fifteen minutes to purchase the necessities of daily living.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays the disgruntled Looper to the hilt. Now playing at the Somerville Theatre. – Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures Publicity

Review by Maria A. Cortes

Grab a couple of Hollywood stars, mix them up with some hardened youngsters, add special effects, boil it with blazing action, spice up with some beauties au naturel, put it in a futuristic world, wrap it up with deep thoughts, let it all “cook” to some incredible tunes  – and you’ll get that fantastic “combo” from director Rian Johnson called Looper.

By Jim Clark

Undercover detectives from the Somerville Police Department setup up surveillance at the Home Depot parking lot on Mystic Ave. last Sunday.

The police have reportedly regarded this location as a “hot spot” for narcotics trafficking.

By Wendy Owens

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What if there was a government program that helps millions of Americans maintain their health and quality of life? What if this same program comes in under its annual budget year after year? What if the vast majority of beneficiaries in this program say the program works well for them? Shouldn’t this program be the exemplar for best practices and not one threatened by devastating budget cuts?