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Fwd: [Kenfield-local] Tonight! Mardi Gras at Regattabar with Revolutionary Snake Ensemble!
by rryals＠comcast.net 21 Feb '20

21 Feb '20

Get Outlook for iOS From: KenField-local <kenfield-local-bounces(a)two.pairlist.net> on behalf of Ken Field <ken(a)kenfield.org> Sent: Friday, February 21, 2020 9:46 AM To: Friends-local Subject: [Kenfield-local] Tonight! Mardi Gras at Regattabar with Revolutionary Snake Ensemble! Don't miss this one! It's the annual Revolutionary Snake Ensemble Mardi Gras party at Regattabar, and this year we have two New Orleans musicians joining us to keep it real: dynamic vocalist Henri Smith and amazing sax and flute player Amadee Castenell.http://www.getshowtix.com/regattabar/moreinfo.cgi?id=4211 Tonite!! - Friday 2/21, 7:30pm, Regattabar, in the Charles Hotel in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA. And with the Snake Ensemble regulars: Phil Neighbors/drums, Blake Newman/bass, Dave Harris/bone, Tom Hall/tenor sax, Jerry Sabatini/trumpet, and yours truly/alto sax & flute (and maybe sopranino sax...). Amadee has performed and recorded with Dr. John, Robbie Robertson, Lee Dorsey, The Neville Bros, Elvis Costello, Paul Simon, Erma Thomas, Paul McCartney, Wynton Marsalis, Bonnie Raitt, Boz Scaggs, Don Henley, Gladys Knight, Billy Joel, the list goes on... Henri relocated to Massachusetts after losing his NOLA home during hurricane Katrina. A longtime radio host on the legendary radio station WWOZ, he frequently served as emcee at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, where he also sang with artists such as Kermit Ruffins & Ellis Marsalis. "Revolutionary Snake Ensemble has been putting its unique and somewhat twisted twist on the New Orleans brass band tradition for more than 25 years." - NYC Jazz Recordhttp://www.getshowtix.com/regattabar/moreinfo.cgi?id=4211 -Ken ------Ken Field * ken(a)kenfield.org * http://kenfield.org

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Brand new exercise mat available
by Rachel Joffe 21 Feb '20

21 Feb '20

Hi Neighbors, I bought an exercise mat online that I cannot use. It is very good, thick, firm, and it conveniently folds in three for storage. Brand new. Happy to donate it. If interested, let me know. Rachel Joffe, rfalmagne(a)gmail.com, 617-308-2388

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Reminder: Tomorrow! - What is going on with Cannabis in Porter Square?
by Ruth Ryals 19 Feb '20

19 Feb '20

Neighbors, For the PSNA meeting tomorrow, we have invited both of the families/companies (and past presenters) who plan to open recreational marijuana shops in our area: *Porter Square Remedies, LLC, proposing to open at the site of what used to be Wok ‘n Roll (1908 Mass Ave) *Budega, INC, proposing to open at the current site of Stereo Jack (1686 Mass Ave) We have also invited the City to bring us up to date on the revised zoning and regulations, as well. Marc McGovern could not join us, so we have asked another past presenter : *Jeff Roberts, Director of Zoning and Development, Cambridge, MA Since we met last on this issue, there has been litigation. This Crimson article https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2020/1/29/judge-strikes-marijuana-morato… explains the City’s temporary ban, which the MA Court lifted, and the attached “Cannabis Litigation”, from Lee Gianetti, which explains the City’s appeal request. So, a lot to catch up on! Ruth “What is going on with Cannabis in Porter Square?” PSNA February Meeting Thursday, February 20, 2020, 7-9 pm Lesley University Hall, 1815 Mass Ave, 2-078 (2nd floor) See you there!

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Porta crib
by Christine Tullius 19 Feb '20

19 Feb '20

Hi Neighbors, Does anyone have a portable crib I could borrow for 1 week, starting today? My niece will be arriving with her 3.5 month old daughter. Thanks. Christine Sent from my iPhone

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Friday @ 12:15pm: The State of US Rental Housing
by rryals＠comcast.net 18 Feb '20

18 Feb '20

Get Outlook for iOS From: Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies <jchs(a)harvard.edu> Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 2:16 PM Subject: Friday @ 12:15pm: The State of US Rental Housing Friday @ 12:15pm: The State of US Rental Housing Despite a slowdown in demand, rental markets across the US remain extremely tight, according to our new America’s Rental Housing report... Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Forward FRIDAY @ 12:15pm: Join us as Whitney Airgood-Obrycki, lead author of the new America's Rental Housing report, discusses key findings, including how low vacancy rates, limited new construction, and a growing number of higher-income renters are driving the rental affordability crisis. Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies One Bow Street, 4th Floor, Cambridge Bring your lunch, dessert provided. This event will also be livestreamed on Twitter. NEXT THURSDAY: Can past efforts to revitalize America’s cities inform strategies to address today’s urban challenges? Lizabeth Cohen, a History Professor at Harvard, will present findings from her new book about urban planner Ed Logue, and will be joined in conversation by former HUD Secretary and OMB Director Shaun Donovan and GSD Dean Sarah Whiting. Harvard Graduate School of Design 48 Quincy Street Cambridge, MA 02138 This event will also be livestreamed on the GSD website. IN MARCH: There are many different potential meanings behind the personal and policy goal of "aging in place." Ann Forsyth, the Stanton Professor of Urban Planning at GSD, and Jennifer Molinsky, JCHS Senior Research Associate, discuss how these can vary, and the motivations behind them. Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies One Bow Street, 4th Floor, Cambridge Bring your lunch, dessert provided. This event will also be livestreamed on Twitter. February 26 @ 6:30 pm, Harvard Graduate School of Design Architecture as a “Learning” Living Machine: DDes 2020 Conference February 29 @ 9:00 am, Harvard Kennedy School 2020 Conference on Poverty and Inequality March 09 @ 6:30 pm, Harvard Kennedy School In the Midst of Plenty: Homelessness and What to Do About It FULL EVENT CALENDAR Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies · 1 Bow St Ste 400 · Cambridge, MA 02138-5100 · USA

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Susan B. Anthony in our neighborhood - Feb. 28
by Ruth Ryals 15 Feb '20

15 Feb '20

From: Norma Wassel <normawassel(a)yahoo.com> >> Date: February 15, 2020 at 10:39:44 AM EST >> Subject: Susan B. Anthony in our neighborhood - Feb. 28 >> >> >> Could you send email this to our list? Thanks - Norma >> >> You are all welcome to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the women's vote right here in our neighborhood @ Cambridge Cohousing >> 175 Richdale Ave. on Feb. 28th @ 7:30pm. >> Please see more information below about the historical enactment of Susan B. Anthony, a leader of the suffragist movement. >> >> >> >> -

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FW: February 20th - What is going on with Cannabis in Porter Square?
by Ruth Ryals 15 Feb '20

15 Feb '20

Neighbors, For PSNA’s next meeting, we have invited both of the families/companies (and past presenters) who plan to open recreational marijuana shops in our area: *Porter Square Remedies, LLC, proposing to open at the site of what used to be Wok ‘n Roll (1908 Mass Ave) *Budega, INC, proposing to open at the current site of Stereo Jack (1686 Mass Ave) We have also invited the City to bring us up to date on the revised zoning and regulations, as well. Marc McGovern could not join us, so we have asked another past presenter : *Jeff Roberts, Director of Zoning and Development, Cambridge, MA Since we met last on this issue, there has been litigation. This Crimson article https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2020/1/29/judge-strikes-marijuana-morato… explains the City’s temporary ban, which the MA Court lifted, and the attached “Cannabis Litigation”, from Lee Gianetti, which explains the City’s appeal request. So, a lot to catch up on! Ruth “What is going on with Cannabis in Porter Square?” PSNA February Meeting Thursday, February 20, 2020, 7-9 pm Lesley University Hall, 1815 Mass Ave, 2-078 (2nd floor) See you there!

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Fwd: Call for Artist, Craftspeople, and Designers
by Ruth Ryals 15 Feb '20

15 Feb '20

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FW: $ raised tonight
by Ruth Ryals 14 Feb '20

14 Feb '20

Good News, but more will be needed. Shop or give a little, if you can, to help offset their costs (uninsurable or deductible) to get back to normal. Ruth From: Norma Wassel <normawassel(a)yahoo.com> Date: Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 10:21 PM To: Ruth Ryals <rryals(a)comcast.net> Subject: Fw: $ raised tonight Hi Ruth - I thought that you would be interested in the below email that I sent out to our coho community about our fundraiser tonight for Thistle and Shamrock. Thanks for spreading the word. - Norma Hello All - Thanks to everyone who came this evening and donated $ either here or @ their "Go Fund Me" site. We raised $1250 this evening and also met a lot of our neighbors. One person who lives on Harvard St. near Central Square even came. She said that she stops @ the store almost every day, not only to get coffee, but because she "loves the friendly, community feeling of the store. I wish that I had one in my neighborhood." As those learned who talked with Jenn tonight, and her happy little son, there are continued challenges ahead so please continue to shop there and support them in anyway that you can.- Norma P.S. I didn't volunteer our community to be part of the night shift neighborhood watch that is forming!

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FW: [Kenfield-local] Mardi Gras Party Friday 2/21 with RSE/Amadee Castenell/Henri Smith!
by Ruth Ryals 14 Feb '20

14 Feb '20

A good show, in every sense of the word, put on by Ken (a neighbor) and friends! You see them at HONK every year, but here they can really stretch out. Ruth From: KenField-local <kenfield-local-bounces(a)two.pairlist.net> on behalf of Ken Field <ken(a)kenfield.org> Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 7:24 AM To: Friends-local <kenfield-local(a)two.pairlist.net> Subject: [Kenfield-local] Mardi Gras Party Friday 2/21 with RSE/Amadee Castenell/Henri Smith! REVOLUTIONARY SNAKE ENSEMBLE Mardi Gras Party, with Special Guests AMADEE CASTENELL & HENRI SMITH Friday 2/21, 7:30pm, Regattabar, in the Charles Hotel, Harvard Sq, Cambridge, MA http://www.getshowtix.com/regattabar/moreinfo.cgi?id=4211 "Boston’s peripatetic avant-second-line outfit the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble celebrates Mardi Gras with a couple of New Orleans veterans — saxophonist Amadee Castenell (one of Allen Toussaint’s core players) and singer Henri Smith." - Jon Garelick, Arts Fuse "Most bands can't get the New Orleans stuff right, but the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble is one of the few who does and then takes it in fascinating directions" - Offbeat, New Orleans Our annual Mardi Gras party has been moved to the Friday night before Fat Tuesday this year, due to weekday construction at the Charles Hotel - probably a better night for everyone! And this one's gonna be a great one, with new material and amazing musicians! REVOLUTIONARY SNAKE ENSEMBLE returns to Regattabar for the party that is a Boston Mardi Gras tradition - you will not want to miss it! This show has sold out repeatedly in past years - get your tickets now!! http://www.getshowtix.com/regattabar/moreinfo.cgi?id=4211 The evening will feature New Orleans veteran saxophonist AMADEE CASTENELL, whose numerous credits include Dr. John, The Neville Bros, Allen Toussaint, Elvis Costello, and many others. Also joining the band for several pieces will be electrifying vocalist & New Orleans legend HENRI SMITH. The band will include leader Ken Field/alto sax & flute, Tom Hall/tenor sax, Jerry Sabatini/trumpet, Dave Harris/trombone & tuba, Blake Newman/bass, Phil Neighbors/drums. Labeled "explosive" by the Boston Globe, two-time New England Music Award nominees Revolutionary Snake Ensemble's most recent release "I Want That Sound!" was labeled a "life-enhancing treat" by Fanfare Magazine and "one of the hottest sounds ever" by El Paso (TX) NPR station KTEP. NYC Jazz Record writes that "Revolutionary Snake Ensemble has been putting its unique and somewhat twisted twist on the New Orleans brass band tradition for more than 25 years...hard-partying avant-funk, with boisterous soloing...I Want That Sound! is a strong example of how Ken Field and the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble continue to push the brass band tradition forward in an entirely original way, all the while making music that's a heck of a lot of fun." KBCS Seattle Public Radio says that RSE "continues to mine the vein of New Orleans - with post-bop, and touches of Avant - this band cooks; edgy, raucous, fun, and first rate!" And the Boston Herald adds that "People tend to think of second line bands - brass bands steeped in New Orleans traditions - as instant party starters. It's a great compliment, maybe the best compliment ever, but it limits the sonic and emotional range of these bands. Revolutionary Snake Ensemble can absolutely get a party started. But on the local horn collective's fourth album, "I Want That Sound!," the players also explore the wild outerlands of jazz." AMADEE CASTENELL is a premier tenor saxophonist and flautist who has been nurtured by 30 years of playing in the rich multi-layered music scene of his native New Orleans. A long-time member of the Allen Toussaint Orchestra, he was musical director from 1974-1983 of RCA recording artists Chocolate Milk, with whom he recorded 8 albums. He has also performed and recorded with Dr. John, Robbie Robertson, Lee Dorsey, The Neville Bros, Elvis Costello, Paul Simon, Erma Thomas, Paul McCartney, Wynton Marsalis, Bonnie Raitt, Boz Scaggs, Don Henley, Gladys Knight, Billy Joel, and others. Vocalist HENRI SMITH has been thrilling New Orleans audiences for years with his sophisticated swing and dramatic delivery of jazz, blues, and Cajun flavored music. He relocated to Massachusetts in 2005 after losing his home to Katrina. New Orleans born and bred, Smith has long been a radio personality on the legendary WWOZ, where his radio show featured the contemporary jazz that he loves and now sings professionally. With many connections in the music world, he frequently served as emcee and vocalist at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival for artists such as Kermit Ruffins and Ellis Marsalis. ------ Ken Field * ken(a)kenfield.org * http://kenfield.org _______________________________________________ KenField-local mailing list KenField-local(a)two.pairlist.net https://pairlist2.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/kenfield-local

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