The Somerville Arts Council and the Inside-Out Gallery present Kinetic Explorations of Color, works by Michael Robbins. Find out more about his work by visiting: https://somervilleartscouncil.org/insideout/robbins. Michael Robbins is an artist, psychotherapist, poet, and Qi Gong/Taoist meditation teacher who lives and works out of the Vernon Street Studios in Somerville. As a native of NYC, he was fueled by vast accessibility of art and culture and by growing-up in a creative household. His father, a sculptor, was one of the founders of the Expressive Therapy movement and his mother directs one of the oldest children’s theatres in NYC. The richness and excitement of this environment made a profound impression, influencing Michael’s career and various artistic pursuits.

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What’s the difference between a frittata, a quiche, and a tart? A frittata and quiche are basically the same, both are savory dishes with the only difference being the quiche has a crust. But now we add a tart into the mix.

The Presidents Day holiday puts us in mind of those great leaders who governed us throughout our country’s tumultuous history: The American Revolution, the Civil War, two world wars, the Great Depression, the Civil Rights movement, Vietnam, and so on.

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When I visited the Vernon Street Studios in Somerville for an open house I came across the artwork of Jocelyn Shu. Shu is an eclectic woman, and in addition to creating art, she is a post -doc researcher at Harvard University. She says her art does not explain, but offers the viewer a chance for discovery. Shu exudes a lot of energy, and we had a chance to chat about her confluence of art and science.

Arrests:
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Cyrus Wright, of Allston, February 9, 7:38 p.m., arrested at Assembly Row on warrant charges of shoplifting by asportation, shoplifting by concealing merchandise, larceny under $1200, receiving stolen property under $1200, trespassing, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and resisting arrest.

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Peter Lesses writes: I pursued two degrees in music at Indiana University. Then after living in New Orleans in the 70s, I became interested in rare antiques. I came back and got a Mass. Dealer’s number in 2001 and am presently a jaded 85-year-old volunteer at the Somerville Museum. I wrote a booklet for them, The Somerville, Mass. Dairy Collection, and an article explaining it for Milk Route, the dairy periodical. Their editor forwarded it to The Somerville Times and was printed by them on May 12, 2021. Currently, I hold memberships in the Merrimac Valley Bottle Club in Chelmsford, the Civil War Roundtable of Lynn and the Waltham Stamp Club.

SHS Varsity Boys Hockey Senior Night was held Saturday, Feb 11. Somerville shut out Swampscott winning 4-0.  — Photos by Alex Fredette. For more photos of  the game visit alexfredette.smugmug.com

“During tonight’s regular meeting the School Committee will be deliberating on next steps in the Somerville Public Schools’ Superintendent Search process. As you know, last week we hosted three finalist candidates and conducted formal, public interviews as part of the final step in the search process. Unfortunately, just this morning Dr. Marisa Mendonsa decided that for personal reasons she is removing her name from our candidate pool. The School Committee will deliberate tonight and also on Wednesday, if needed, on our next steps.

June 25, 1930 – February 8, 2023

George Charles Galitis passed away on February 8, 2023, at 92, in his home state of Massachusetts. 

In his youth, George attended Northeastern University for his undergrad and proceeded to Tufts University, where he studied dentistry. He was the first in his family to go to college and part of the first generation of Greeks born and raised in Somerville.  Shortly after graduating from dental school, George proudly served his country as an Air Force dentist and Captain traveling to Japan and serving in the Air Force Reserve for many years. Upon returning from serving our country, George tended to the Somerville community for over 50 years at his own dental practice. He was incredibly proud of his service and business and prided himself on his work ethic and clinic.