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(The opinions and views expressed in the commentaries of The Somerville News belong solely to the authors of those commentaries and do not reflect the views or opinions of The Somerville News, its staff or publishers.) On Saturday, January 30th, after driving over 2 hrs. from Southwestern New Hampshire, my husband and I arrived at Redbones in Somerville to celebrate his birthday. |
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By Cathleen Twardzik On February 5th, Lauretta Siggers, Chief Community Service and Human Resources Officer for the American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay, visited Somerville High School to accept a large check to support the relief efforts in Haiti. The check was accepted at that location because of "18 seniors in the Health Careers program, who spearheaded this week-long fundraising effort which raised [just over] $1,500," said Gretchen Kinder, Coordinator of Research and Development, Information and Grants for the Somerville Public Schools. |
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Dracula opens at Elizabeth Peabody House Andrew Firestone Winter Hill is getting a little dramatic spice this holiday season, as Theater@First's production of Dracula prepares to his this stage this Friday for a "Spook"-tacular this Valentine's Day season. Opening at Elizabeth Peabody House theater this Friday, the 12th and running to the 27th. Those theater-goers expecting to see your typical modern tale of angst-ridden love will be surprised to see this darker take on the classic Vampire yarn. Going back to the days of Victorian Britain in the 1890s, Dracula spins the tale of the evil Count, who prowls through London to take a few precious pints of blood from the innocent. The story will take the audience from London to Transylvania, as a small band of heroes seek to end the Count's insidious reign of terror. "We have made a strong effort to make clear that Vampires are not a good thing. It is a corrupting force," said director Mike Babish, responding to the more recent media portrayals of vampires being more approachable and romantically inclined in such dramas as the Twilight series and True Blood. Thomas Champion, who plays Dr. Peter Seward in the production, felt gratified to return to the tried-and-true portrayal of the villainous undead. "In an era in which Vampires are being portrayed as not just seductive but downright lovable, it's very satisfying for me to take part in a production that maintains a more old-school approach," said Champion. "Our vampires don't sparkle. They all of the traditional menace and mesmerizing power that we associate with the undead of older legends." |
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Ashley Troutman Do you like to be first? Then you won't want to miss the film debuts at the thirty-fifth annual Boston Science Fiction Film Festival. The fest began last Friday at the Somerville Theatre, and ditched their normal routine of a twenty-four hour movie marathon. This year they are offering ten entertaining days, showcasing thirty-seven shorts and nineteen films including premieres, schlock favorites, and Hollywood blockbusters. |
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By William Tauro Somerville Police cruisers 182, 183 and the Supervisor unit were dispatched to Target on Somerville Avenue early Tuesday evening for a shoplifting call. Target security detained the shoplifter until police arrived to process the offender. |
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By William Tauro With winter on it's way out and spring just around the corner, a local hidden oasis with a bit of history awaits your pleasure. You walk into this hair salon through a city garden/courtyard lined with trees and dotted with ornamental shrubs and vines. Most of the plants were chosen to attract and shelter specific species of birds and butterflies. As you enter the shop, you are greeted with bird songs in the background, beautiful greenery, paintings of nature, and a set of shelves brimming with books on everything there is to know about gardening and birds. Instead of the standard posters featuring head shots of hairstyles, the shop orients customers toward large glass doors that open onto a shady patio and a colorful display of flowers, climbing vines, and a constantly changing panorama of birds and other wildlife. |
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Somerville District Court Judge Flynn issued a warrant for the arrest of Somerville Attorney Frank Privitera for a violation of his probation. Attorney Privitera was allegedly driving his motor vehicle on Friday in Arlington and a warrant was sent to the Arlington Police to have Mr. Privitera apprehended. Privitera received probation and lost his license for five years for his role in the death of a 22 year old Tufts student. |
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Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Tufts University President Lawrence S. Bacow, in partnership with the Somerville Chamber of Commerce, announced that the City will host a Benefit Concert at the Somerville Theatre on Thursday, February 18 to raise funds to support the ongoing Haiti Earthquake relief efforts. The evening's agenda includes, but is not limited to, performances by: Jimmy Tingle , Tony V. ,The Second Line Social Aid and Pleasure Society , Booty Vortex , SoulVision recording artist Ray Greene, Jenny Dee and the Deelinquents, Tufts University a cappella group Tufts sQ!, Tufts University step team BlackOut, Tufts University dance group B.E.A.T.S, Teen Empowerment. |
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By William Tauro Somerville Traffic & Parking control officer's (PCO's) now come equipped with high-powered mini flashlights to accurately monitor parking meters for violations after daylight hours. |
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