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A furious rally by the Brighton Black Sox proved to be the difference as the Alibrandis suffered a heartbreaking 6-5 defeat in Sunday afternoon's match-up at Rogers Park.
By Mike Rubin
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With a 5-0 lead in hand, the Somerville Alibrandis appeared to have notched another victory. Instead, a furious rally by the Brighton Black Sox proved to be the difference as the Alibrandis suffered a heartbreaking 6-5 defeat in Sunday afternoon’s match-up at Rogers Park.
The Alibrandis, who stood at 16-6-1 as of press time, are now seven points out of first place in their men’s summer baseball league division, trailing the Malden Bulldogs (20-4).
“It was a game we should’ve won,” said coach Rob McDonough. “The guys are working hard, but give them [Black Sox] credit. They came back and they were able to get the key hits for the win.”
On the mound, Chris Foundas earned the no decision, tossing five solid innings while allowing four runs before Jay Wisner suffered the loss, allowing two more runs in the sixth.
At the plate, Marc DesRoches led the way offensively, recording two hits along with two walks and an RBI.
“The (loss) was tough because it puts us back further in the standings for first place,” said McDonough. “We just have to shake it off, and focus on the next game.”
In Saturday night’s cross town rivalry against the Winter Hill Cyclones at Trum Field, the Alibrandis coasted to a 16-3 dominating victory. In the top of the seventh, the Alibrandis erupted for nine unanswered runs en route to the win.
Offensively, DesRoches shined in the spotlight, recording four hits, including two doubles and two RBIs while Ted Dzuiba also added four hits. Also contributing was David Scioli, who registered three hits and five RBIs while Matt Deeb and Bernie Driscoll chipped in with two hits apiece.
Scioli also launched a pair of home runs to pace the offense while Driscoll engineered an RBI triple. Also contributing with extra base hits was Ted Dzuiba, Deeb and Sal Mendonca, who contributed with doubles.
On the mound, Jon Morse earned the win in relief, firing four scoreless innings while allowing just three hits, walking one and striking out five. Earning the no decision was Steve Szathmary, who fired the first three innings while scattering eight hits and two earned runs.
After both teams were mired in a 3-3 tie, the Alibrandis grabbed a 5-3 lead in the top of the fourth before securing the win with nine runs in the top of the seventh.
Led by a masterful pitching performance by Dave Fioretti, the Alibrandis delivered a solid 9-0 shutout win over East Boston last Wednesday. Fioretti scattered just three hits while striking out 12 and walking two.
In the top of the first, the Alibrandis erupted for five runs before adding two in the top of the second. Securing the win, the Alibrandis added two additional runs in the top of the fifth. Offensively, Driscoll and Dziuba and Chad Conner each recorded two hits apiece while DesRoches also contributed with a hit and two runs scored.
Leading the offense for the Alibrandis is Scioli, who is hitting a team leading .388 batting average while posting 26 hits in 67 at bats. He also leads the squad with four doubles and four home runs. Also emerging among the top leaders is DesRoches, who’s recorded a .382 batting average while registering three doubles and 14 RBIs. Also among the top hitting leaders for the Alibrandis are Adjatay Nyadjroh (.372) and Justin Crisafulli (.364).
Measure would give 17-year-olds the vote
By Tom Nash
In a city where voter turnout for municipal elections has hovered around 20 percent, one group is calling for a new demographic of Somerville residents to help fill the polls: 17-year-olds.
Youth advocacy group Save Our Somerville began circulating a petition asking the Board of Aldermen to allow 17-year-olds to be able to vote in the next mayoral, aldermen and school committee races in 2011.
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- Photo by William Tauro
By William Tauro
With construction vehicles causing detours and road congestion around the Assembly Square Mall area, Somerville Police are not tolerating any traffic offenders that are speeding around Middlesex Avenue.
Somerville Police traffic units are out in full force with radar equipment to help control the situation so that no potential accidents occur.
- Photo by William Tauro
By William Tauro
A new road appears to be completed at Assembly Square behind the Big K-Mart department store in Somerville.
Construction crews have begun working diligently on the continuous construction and sewer work for the massive redevelopment project.
WASHINGTON – Residents and businesses affected by severe storms and flooding on July 10 in Middlesex County, can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA Administrator Karen G. Mills announced today.
Mills made the loans available in response to a letter from Massachusetts Acting Gov. Timothy P. Murray on July 23, requesting a disaster declaration by the SBA. The declaration covers Middlesex County and the adjacent counties of Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Worchester in Massachusetts and Hillsborough in New Hampshire.
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For Children and Youth
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Wednesday|July 28
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East Branch Library
Storytime
11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.|115 Broadway
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SunSetters Performance
7 p.m.|Hall Ave
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Thursday|July 29
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Central Library
Storytime for 3 to 5 year olds
10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m.|79 Highland Ave
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Central Library
Philosophy for kids
2 p.m.-3 p.m.|79 Highland Ave
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SunSetters Performance
7 p.m.|Browning Road
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SomerMovie Fest 2010
Vertigo (pg-13)
8:30 p.m.|Seven Hills Park Davis Square
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Friday|July 30
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Central Library
Storytime for 2 year olds
10:30 a.m.-11a.m.|79 Highland Ave
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Monday|August 2
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Central Library
Storytime for 3 to 5 year olds
10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m.|79 Highland Ave
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SunSetters Performance
7 p.m.|Little Sisters of the Poor(indoors)
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Tuesday|August 3
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SunSetters Performance
7:30 p.m.|National Night Out
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Wednesday|August 4
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East Branch Library
Storytime
11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.|115 Broadway
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SunSetters Performance
7 p.m.|Woods Ave
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Music
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Wednesday|July 28
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Johnny D’s
Digney Fignus
17 Holland St|617-776-2004
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Sally O’Brien’s Bar
Free Poker, lots of prizes!
335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589
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The Burren
Pub Quiz 8 p.m.|Comedy @ 10 p.m.
247 Elm Street|617-776-6896
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PA’S Lounge
Jason Anderson|Strand of Oaks
345 Somerville Ave|617-776-1557
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On The Hill Tavern
499 Broadway|617-629-5302
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Orleans Restaurant and Bar
Trivia
65 Holland St|617-591-2100
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Precinct Bar
70 Union Sq|617-623-9211
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Bull McCabe’s Pub
Four Dollar Burgers!
Eva Rose’s Birthday Bash w/very special guests
366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045
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Rosebud Bar & Grill
Questionnairy Trivia
8:30 p.m.|381 Summer St, Davis Sq.
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Highland Kitchen
Karaoke
10 p.m.|150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131
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Night Games
Name your tune Wednesdays|Karaoke
30 Washington St|617-628-1000
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Samba Bar & Grille
DJ
9 p.m.|608 Somerville Ave|617-718-9177
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Choices Restaurant & Lounge
Hips and Lips Woman’s Dance Party
381 Somerville Ave
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Thursday|July 29
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Johnny D’s
Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni BA
17 Holland St|617-776-2004
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Sally O’Brien’s Bar
The Springhill Rounders|9 p.m.
335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589
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The Burren
Scattershot 80’s Night
247 Elm Street|617-776-6896
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PA’S Lounge
The Delfields|Lord of the Yum-Yum
345 Somerville Ave|617-776-1557
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On The Hill Tavern
499 Broadway|617-629-5302
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Orleans Restaurant and Bar
Trivia
65 Holland St|617-591-2100
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Precinct Bar
Pat McCann|Baker Thomas Band|Jared Salvatore|Shea Rose|Zac Taylor&The Drugs
70 Union Sq|617-623-9211
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Bull McCabe’s Pub
Four Dollar Burgers!
Kevin Connolly
Dub Down with Jimmy T & friends
366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045
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Sagra Restaurant
DJ
400 Highland Ave|617-625-4200
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The Independent
DJ|9 p.m.
75 Union Square|617-440-6022
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Rosebud Bar & Grill
Karaoke|8 p.m.
381 Summer St, Davis Sq.
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Bloc 11
Open Mic
7 p.m.|11 Bow St
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PJ Ryan’s
Live Music
239 Holland St|617-625-8200
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Joshua Tree
Live Music
10 p.m.|256 Elm St. |617-623-9910
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Night Games
Throwback Thursdays|80’s Dance
30 Washington St|617-628-1000
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Samba Bar & Grille
Live Music
9 p.m.|608 Somerville Ave|617-718-9177
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Choices Restaurant & Lounge
Reggae Rhythms and R&B
381 Somerville Ave
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Friday|July 30
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Johnny D’s
Pressure Cooker
17 Holland St|617-776-2004
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Sally O’Brien’s
Dennis Brennan & Mike Dinallo|6 p.m.
Will Davies welcomes Goh, Mercy James Gang, Sool|9 p.m.
335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589
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The Burren
Mugsy
247 Elm Street|617-776-6896
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Orleans Restaurant and Bar
Live Acoustic Music
8 p.m.|65 Holland St
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Precinct Bar
Back Room Private Party
70 Union Sq|617 -623-9211
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PA’S Lounge
Union Square Round Table
345 Somerville Ave|617-776-1557
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On The Hill Tavern
499 Broadway |617-629-5302
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Orleans Restaurant and Bar
Live Acoustic Music
8 p.m.|65 Holland St|617-591-2100
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Bull McCabe’s
Mike Bernier & The Uprising
366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045
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The Independent
DJ|9 p.m.
75 Union Square|617-440-6022
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Sagra Restaurant
DJ
400 Highland Ave|617-625-4200
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Michael’s Bar
Domestic Beer $2.50
9 p.m.- 1 a.m.|no cover|97 Washington St|617-623-3364
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Rosebud Bar & Grill
Red Rose Club w/DJ Jordan Valentine|Rare Soul & 60’S R&B
9:30 p.m.|381 Summer St., Davis Sq.
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Joshua Tree
DJ Spinning 80’s
10 p.m.|256 Elm St. |617-623-9910
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Night Games
Fabulous Fridays|R&B
30 Washington St|617-628-1000
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Samba Bar & Grille
Live music
9 p.m.|608 Somerville Ave|617-718-9177
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Choices Restaurant & Lounge
International Latin
381 Somerville Ave
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Saturday|July 31
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Johnny D’s
Lutchinha & Cruzamente|The Rudds
17 Holland St.|617-776-2004
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Sally O’Brien’s
Johnnie Mac & The Local Forecast|5 p.m.
Patsy Hamel Band|9 p.m.
335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589
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The Burren
Cover Up
247 Elm Street|617-776-6896
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Precinct Bar
Tad Overbaugh & The Late Arrivals|Watts|The Willows|The Continentals with Rick Barton|The Outlets& Dropkick Murphy’s
70 Union Sq|617-623-9211
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Orleans Restaurant and Bar
DJ Spinning
9p.m.|65 Holland St
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PA’S Lounge
The Big Disappointments|Sister Spaceman|Ill Ease
345 Somerville Ave|617-776-1557
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On The Hill Tavern
499 Broadway|617-629-5302
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Bull McCabe’s Pub
Paddy Saul Solo
Samba Lolo
366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045
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The Independent
DJ|9 p.m.
75 Union Square|617-440-6022
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Sagra Restaurant
DJ
400 Highland Ave|617-625-4200
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Joshua Tree
DJ Spinning Top 40
10 p.m.|256 Elm St. |617-623-9910
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Rosebud Bar & Grill
Live Bands
9:30 p.m.|381 Summer St, Davis Sq.
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Michael’s Bar
Come Dance to the Oldies; 50’s-80’s music|Domestic Beer $2.50
9 p.m.- 1 a.m.|no cover|97 Washington St|617-623-3364
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Night Games
Sexy Saturdays|new old school
30 Washington St|617-628-1000
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Samba Bar & Grille
Live Music
9 p.m.|608 Somerville Ave|617-718-9177
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Choices Restaurant & Lounge
Caribbean Latin
381 Somerville Ave
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Sunday|August 1
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Johnny D’s
Open Blues Jam 4:30p.m.|Caribbean Lounge Night 9 p.m.
17 Holland St.|617-776-2004
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Sally O’Brien’s Bar
335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589
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The Burren
Singer Songwriter Series
8 p.m.|247 Elm Street|617-776-6896
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PA’S Lounge
345 Somerville Ave|617-776-1557
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Precinct Bar
Kink Academy open house music Glitter & Lies|Sea Monsters
70 Union Sq|617-623-9211
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Bull McCabe’s Pub
Dub Apocalypse
366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045
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Orleans Restaurant and Bar
RockBand every other Sundays
9 p.m.|65 Holland St
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On The Hill Tavern
499 Broadway|617-629-5302
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Michael’s Bar
Karaoke|Domestic Beer $2.50
9 p.m. – 1 a.m.|no cover|97 Washington St|617-623-3364
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Rosebud Bar & Grill
Country|7:30 p.m.
381 Summer St. Davis Sq.
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Highland Kitchen
Live Bluegrass Brunch
noon-2: 30p.m.|150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131
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Night Games
Sports Blitz Sundays
30 Washington St|617-628-1000
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Samba Bar & Grille
Live Music
9 p.m.|608 Somerville Ave|617-718-9177
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Choices Restaurant & Lounge
Live Brazilian
381 Somerville Ave
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Monday|August 2
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Johnny D’s
Trivia and free pizza
8 p.m.|17 Holland St | 617-776-2004
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Sally O’Brien’s Bar
Cheapshots Comedy Club|7 p.m.
Infinite Ensemble|10 p.m.
335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589
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The Burren
Bur-Run@ 6:30 p.m.|Set Dancing @ 8 p.m.
247 Elm Street|617-776-6896
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On The Hill Tavern
499 Broadway|617-629-5302
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PA’S Lounge
Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three|Cat-Tooth Jim|Sonny Jim Clifford & the Blue Devil Devils
345 Somerville Ave|617-776-1557
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Precinct Bar
Duppy Conquerors|Bob Marley
70 Union Sq|617-623-921
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On The Hill Tavern
499 Broadway|617-629-5302
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Bull McCabe’s Pub
Stump Team Trivia
8 p.m.|366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045
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Sagra Restaurant
Trivia Night
400 Highland Ave|617-625-4200
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Tuesday|August 3
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Johnny D’s
Glen David Andrews|Alex McMurray
17 Holland St|617-776-2004
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Sally O’Brien’s Bar
335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589
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The Burren
Open Mic w/Hugh McGowan
247 Elm Street|617-776-6896
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On The Hill Tavern
Team Trivia
499 Broadway|617-629-5302
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PA’S Lounge
345 Somerville Ave|617-776-1557
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Precinct Bar
Precinct Pub Trivia
70 Union Sq|617-623-9211
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Bull McCabe’s Pub
Four Dollar Burgers!
David Johnston Band
366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045
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Rosebud Bar & Grill
Open Mic
381 Summer St, Davis Sq.
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Samba Bar & Grille
DJ
9 p.m.|608 Somerville Ave|617-718-9177
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Wednesday|August 4
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Johnny D’s
Midnight Spaghetti
17 Holland St|617-776-2004
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Sally O’Brien’s Bar
Free Poker, lots of prizes!
335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589
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The Burren
Pub Quiz 8 p.m.|Comedy @ 10 p.m.
247 Elm Street|617-776-6896
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PA’S Lounge
Vampire Squid|Dan Rodman|Ryan Beke|Aoife McDaid
345 Somerville Ave|617-776-1557
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On The Hill Tavern
499 Broadway|617-629-5302
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Orleans Restaurant and Bar
Trivia
65 Holland St|617-591-2100
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Precinct Bar
Jenee Halstead
70 Union Sq|617-623-9211
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Bull McCabe’s Pub
Four Dollar Burgers!
Bull McCabe’s Karaoke
366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045
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Rosebud Bar & Grill
Questionnairy Trivia
8:30 p.m.|381 Summer St, Davis Sq.
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Highland Kitchen
Karaoke
10 p.m.|150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131
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Night Games
Name your tune Wednesdays|Karaoke
30 Washington St|617-628-1000
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Samba Bar & Grille
DJ
9 p.m.|608 Somerville Ave|617-718-9177
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Choices Restaurant & Lounge
Hips and Lips Woman’s Dance Party
381 Somerville Ave
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Classes and Groups
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Wednesday|July 28
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Third Life Studio
Belly Dance Fundamentals with Nadira Jamal
6:30-8:00 Level 2|8 p.m.-9 p.m. Level 1
33 Union Sq|www.nadirajamal.com
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Thursday|July 29
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West Branch Library
Learn English at the Library!
Session 1|6 p.m.-7 p.m.
Session 2|7:15 p.m.-8:15 p.m.
40 College Ave
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Third Life Studio
Roots and Rhythm
33 Union Sq.|drumzatlibana@gmail.com
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Monday|August 2
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Third Life Studio
Vinyasa Flow Yoga & Meditation
9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m.|617-628-7884
Afro Brazilian Percussion
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.|33 Union Sq|617-388-8403
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Central Library
Chess Night
7 p.m.|79 Highland Ave
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Tuesday|August 3
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Third Life Studio
The Art of Group Singing for Woman w/Susan Robbins
7-9:15 p.m.|33 Union Sq|617-628-0916
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Wednesday|August 4
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Central Library
Mystery Book Group
7 p.m.-9 p.m.|79 Highland Ave
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Third Life Studio
Belly Dance Fundamentals with Nadira Jamal
6:30-8:00 Level 2|8 p.m.-9 p.m. Level 1
33 Union Sq|www.nadirajamal.com
By George P. Hassett
Two Chelsea men were arrested with weapons after a fight in the Mystic Avenue housing projects July 22, police said.
Winder Portillo, 17, gave Somerville Housing Authority officers a false name after they found him with a large kitchen knife and a screw driver, police said.
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By George P. Hassett
A Natick woman was arrested July 19 after she allegedly smashed in a window and tried to climb in to a first floor apartment as the man who lived there yelled for help.
Stephanie Geheran, 24, was asked by police to leave the porch at 32 Malvern Ave. after they were called to remove “an unwanted female” from the property.
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The always popular Mayor’s Senior Picnic is back this year on Wednesday August 11. This year marks 30 years since Mayor Gene Brune started this great event that brings the city’s seniors to Powder House park for lively food and entertainment. Gene will be there as a special guest this year to welcome everyone along with Mayor Joe Curtatone. Call the Council on Aging for tickets or a ride, 617 625-6600.
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By Andrew Firestone
At SomerStreets on Sunday, Broadway was closed for traffic and open for festival. From the Gold Star Memorial Library to Foss Park, revelers in East Somerville enjoyed festive music from two stages.
At FossFest, locals enjoyed stilt practice from the Open Air Circus and the rock and roll music by Angeline.
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