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Fwd: Mass Ave. Improvements - Dudley St. to Beech St., Roseland St. to Waterhouse St.
by RUTH RYALS 17 Feb '22

17 Feb '22

> FYI > > ---------- Original Message ---------- > From: Department of Public Works <kriley(a)cambridgema.gov> > Date: 02/17/2022 11:21 AM > Subject: Mass Ave. Improvements - Dudley St. to Beech St., Roseland St. to Waterhouse St. > > > Presentation Now Available to View https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ss1D2BD0tonX8gMwkSSR1ba7aZuUjP-6h00pG_mdam_… https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ss1D2BD0tonX8gMwkSSR1ba7aZuUjP-6h00pG_mdam_… > Community Meeting > > Mass Ave. Improvements - Dudley St. to Beech St., Roseland St. to Waterhouse St. > > **Update- the presentation has been posted to the project page https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ss1D2BD0tonX8gMwkSSR1ba7aZuUjP-6h00pG_mdam_… ** > > The City of Cambridge invites you to a virtual community meeting on Thursday, March 3, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. to discuss projects associated with the Cycling Safety Ordinance https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ss1D2BD0tonX8gMwkSSR1ba7aZuUjP-6h00pG_mdam_… . > > This meeting will focus on the segments from Dudley St. to Beech St. and Roseland St. to Waterhouse St. https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ss1D2BD0tonX8gMwkSSR1ba7aZuUjP-6h00pG_mdam_… > > Register in advance for this webinar: > https://cambridgema.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hNDtVTP9R6mICqQKTsC9xg https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ss1D2BD0tonX8gMwkSSR1ba7aZuUjP-6h00pG_mdam_… > > After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. > > There will be a presentation starting at 6 p.m. followed by a question and answer session. Attendees will be able to unmute themselves and ask questions or they can submit questions via the Q&A function in zoom. > > The presentation has been posted project page https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ss1D2BD0tonX8gMwkSSR1ba7aZuUjP-6h00pG_mdam_… . > > Residents can submit questions ahead of time and join the meeting at 6:20 p.m. for just the Q&A portion. Questions can be submitted to Kate Riley, kriley(a)cambridgema.gov https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ss1D2BD0tonX8gMwkSSR1ba7aZuUjP-6h00pG_mdam_… . > > The City of Cambridge does not discriminate on the basis of disability. The City of Cambridge will provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative format, and reasonable modifications in policies upon request. > View Project Page https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ss1D2BD0tonX8gMwkSSR1ba7aZuUjP-6h00pG_mdam_… > Questions? > > Contact > > For more information about the project, visit the website. For questions or comments, please contact Kate Riley, Community Relations Manager, at 617.349.4870 or kriley(a)cambridgema.gov mailto:kriley@cambridgema.gov . To sign up for email updates about this project, please click here. https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ss1D2BD0tonX8gMwkSSR1ba7aZuUjP-6h00pG_mdam_… > > [Facebook] ‌ https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ss1D2BD0tonX8gMwkSSR1ba7aZuUjP-6h00pG_mdam_… [Twitter] ‌ https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ss1D2BD0tonX8gMwkSSR1ba7aZuUjP-6h00pG_mdam_… > CambridgeMA.gov https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ss1D2BD0tonX8gMwkSSR1ba7aZuUjP-6h00pG_mdam_… > > Department of Public Works | 147 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 > > |Constant Contact Data Noti http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/service-provider?cc=about-service-prov… > Sent by kriley(a)cambridgema.gov mailto:kriley@cambridgema.gov > >

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Fwd: Recording of Black History in Cambridge: Learning More PLUS Resources PLUS Events
by RUTH RYALS 17 Feb '22

17 Feb '22

I thnk many of you might find this interesting~ > ---------- Original Message ---------- > From: Lori Lander <lorilander(a)gmail.com> > Date: 02/16/2022 6:40 PM > Subject: Recording of Black History in Cambridge: Learning More PLUS Resources PLUS Events > > > > > Dear friends > > At the request of a number of you, I am pasting in the link for the recording of this morning's conversation > > February 16 > Black History of Cambridge: Learning More > https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/d240dMYueV6cRinfx9TqpuD_5HN-MJucxTDEVKKYr… https://lorilander.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0fce13aefb55aca45ef0f… > Passcode: jeFB0GM! > > The conversation was led by > Paula Paris, Member, Cambridge Historical Commission https://lorilander.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0fce13aefb55aca45ef0f… and Co-Founder of the Cambridge Black History Project https://lorilander.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0fce13aefb55aca45ef0f… > Marieke van Damme and Beth Folsom, History Cambridge https://lorilander.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0fce13aefb55aca45ef0f… > Chris Beagan and Emily Levine, Longfellow House https://lorilander.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0fce13aefb55aca45ef0f… – Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site > > and the background resources Paula, Marieke, Beth, Chris and Emily suggested plus additional resources mentioned this morning > and > important events this week and next, including MBK Community Conversation this evening > > Please share this info freely to whomever you think might be interested > > all the very best > Lori > > > Cambridge Black History Project > https://cambridgeblackhistoryproject.org https://lorilander.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0fce13aefb55aca45ef0f… > > Walking Tour > African American Women in 19th Century Cambridge, MA > https://cambridgeblackhistoryproject.org/walking-tour/ https://lorilander.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0fce13aefb55aca45ef0f… > > Cambridge Black Trailblazers > https://cambridgeblackhistoryproject.org/trailblazers/ https://lorilander.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0fce13aefb55aca45ef0f… > > Books by Sarah Boyer available at Cambridge Public Library > We are The Port > Crossroads: Stories of Central Square > > History Cambridge: > * Recent Programming on Black History in Cambridge, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f_R2jKKv_hgoseERfb7gsFz0f_fsDOWy/view?usp=… https://lorilander.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0fce13aefb55aca45ef0f… > * Call to Artists to install temporary public art on the front lawn of Hooper-Lee-Nichols House (HLN) in the Spring of 2022 to raise awareness of Black history in West Cambridge, https://historycambridge.org/research/did-you-know/call-to-artists-tory-row… https://lorilander.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0fce13aefb55aca45ef0f… > * Oral Histories, https://historycambridge.org/category/oral-histories/ https://lorilander.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0fce13aefb55aca45ef0f… > * Self-Guided Walking Tour: Where is Cambridge From? The Caribbean Community in The Port, https://historycambridge.org/self-guided-tour/07-14-18-where-is-cambridge-f… https://lorilander.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0fce13aefb55aca45ef0f… > > Suggestions From Longfellow House and the National Park Service > Early History: Of Bondage and the Building of Brattle Street https://lorilander.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0fce13aefb55aca45ef0f… > > Though Dwelling in a Land of Freedom https://lorilander.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0fce13aefb55aca45ef0f… > > Beyond "Poems on Slavery": Black Abolitionist Poets and Longfellow's Imperfect Allyship https://lorilander.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0fce13aefb55aca45ef0f… > > "More Precious Than Rubies:" Alice Longfellow and Students at Hampton and Tuskegee Institutes https://lorilander.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0fce13aefb55aca45ef0f… > > Connecting Past, Present, and Future: The Descendants of Darby Vassall on the Legacy of Slavery and Freedom on April 26, 2022 https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/61e0632c3eb3c528000f5454 https://lorilander.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0fce13aefb55aca45ef0f… > > See Also > Other Oral Histories > Cambridge Community Center narrative history interviews: https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/HuKgr3ND4WULnSqs9 https://lorilander.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0fce13aefb55aca45ef0f… > > JukeBox at the Foundry > www.foundryjukebox.org https://lorilander.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0fce13aefb55aca45ef0f… > > Walking Tours > Mt. Auburn Cemetery African American Heritage Trail > https://mountauburn.org/african-american-trail/ https://lorilander.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0fce13aefb55aca45ef0f… > > MLK Day of Service and Learning Community Walk thru The Port Neighborhood > (we will be updating this in the coming month or so) > https://manyhelpinghands365.org/community-walk-through-cambridges-own-histo… https://lorilander.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0fce13aefb55aca45ef0f… > > > Events this week and next > > TONIGHT Wednesday February 16, 7:00 - 8:30pm > Examining Cambridge Schools Through the Lens of Black History Week Founder Carter G. Woodson > A MBK Community Conversation > Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88523612265 https://lorilander.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0fce13aefb55aca45ef0f… > > Thursday February 17, 6:00 – 8:00 pm > I’m a Good Person, Isn’t That Good Enough > with author Debby Irving > This program is part of History Cambridge’s Tory Row Anti-Racism Coalition (TRAC) efforts. > https://historycambridge.org/featured/im-a-good-person-isnt-that-enough/ https://lorilander.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0fce13aefb55aca45ef0f… > > Friday February 18, 7:00 – 8:30pm > The River Runs Through It > In celebration of Black History Month, please join us for an evening of poetry featuring Terry E. Carter and Maya N. Carter. This virtual program will be a tribute to diversity on the Mystic River and the richness of culture and community across the Mystic River watershed. > Mystic River Watershed Association https://lorilander.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0fce13aefb55aca45ef0f… > https://mysticriver.org/calendar/a-river-runs-through-it? https://lorilander.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0fce13aefb55aca45ef0f… > > Thursday February 17 to Sunday March 20, 2022 > Young Nerds of Color > Central Square Theater > A new play by Melinda Lopez which weaves together over 60 interviews with scientists from the most underrepresented backgrounds. > https://www.centralsquaretheater.org/shows/young-nerds-of-color https://lorilander.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0fce13aefb55aca45ef0f… > > > Saturday February 26, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM > The 36th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Brunch hosted by the Cambridge Branch of the NAACP. > “Our Beloved Community in Action: What will it take to build an anti-racist city?”. President Laurence Bacow and Boston University Professor Ibram X. Kendi > https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cambridge-naacp-36th-annual-dr-martin-luther-k… https://lorilander.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0fce13aefb55aca45ef0f… > > > > > > > > > > LoriLander · 74R Fayerweather St · Cambridge, MA 02138-3355 · USA > >

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Fwd: Mass Ave. Improvements - Dudley St. to Beech St., Roseland St. to Waterhouse St.
by RUTH RYALS 16 Feb '22

16 Feb '22

FYI > ---------- Original Message ---------- > From: Department of Public Works <kriley(a)cambridgema.gov> > To: rryals(a)comcast.net > Date: 02/16/2022 4:55 PM > Subject: Mass Ave. Improvements - Dudley St. to Beech St., Roseland St. to Waterhouse St. > > > Virtual Community Meeting 3/3 https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014NJFxazqA3duG7Jr2z9V72Xhod2f8_zsSZNleLIZ_x6… https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014NJFxazqA3duG7Jr2z9V72Xhod2f8_zsSZNleLIZ_x6… > Community Meeting > > Mass Ave. Improvements - Dudley St. to Beech St., Roseland St. to Waterhouse St. > > The City of Cambridge invites you to a virtual community meeting on Thursday, March 3, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. to discuss projects associated with the Cycling Safety Ordinance https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014NJFxazqA3duG7Jr2z9V72Xhod2f8_zsSZNleLIZ_x6… . > > This meeting will focus on the segments from Dudley St. to Beech St. and Roseland St. to Waterhouse St. https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014NJFxazqA3duG7Jr2z9V72Xhod2f8_zsSZNleLIZ_x6… > > Register in advance for this webinar: > https://cambridgema.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hNDtVTP9R6mICqQKTsC9xg https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014NJFxazqA3duG7Jr2z9V72Xhod2f8_zsSZNleLIZ_x6… > > After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. > > There will be a presentation starting at 6 p.m. followed by a question and answer session. Attendees will be able to unmute themselves and ask questions or they can submit questions via the Q&A function in zoom. > > The presentation will also be posted to the project page https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014NJFxazqA3duG7Jr2z9V72Xhod2f8_zsSZNleLIZ_x6… in advance of the meeting so that residents can submit questions ahead of time and join the meeting at 6:20 p.m. for just the Q&A portion. Questions can be submitted to Kate Riley, kriley(a)cambridgema.gov https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014NJFxazqA3duG7Jr2z9V72Xhod2f8_zsSZNleLIZ_x6… . > > The City of Cambridge does not discriminate on the basis of disability. The City of Cambridge will provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative format, and reasonable modifications in policies upon request. > View Project Page https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014NJFxazqA3duG7Jr2z9V72Xhod2f8_zsSZNleLIZ_x6… > Questions? > > Contact > > For more information about the project, visit the website. For questions or comments, please contact Kate Riley, Community Relations Manager, at 617.349.4870 or kriley(a)cambridgema.gov mailto:kriley@cambridgema.gov . To sign up for email updates about this project, please click here. https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014NJFxazqA3duG7Jr2z9V72Xhod2f8_zsSZNleLIZ_x6… > > [Facebook] ‌ https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014NJFxazqA3duG7Jr2z9V72Xhod2f8_zsSZNleLIZ_x6… [Twitter] ‌ https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014NJFxazqA3duG7Jr2z9V72Xhod2f8_zsSZNleLIZ_x6… > CambridgeMA.gov https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014NJFxazqA3duG7Jr2z9V72Xhod2f8_zsSZNleLIZ_x6… > > Department of Public Works | 147 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 > > >

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Fwd: Fresh Fish Friendly Reminder: Order by midnight tonight for Free Friday Delivery! 🐟
by RUTH RYALS 16 Feb '22

16 Feb '22

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Fwd: Join us tonight to check in on how we are managing during this remarkable time
by raryals 16 Feb '22

16 Feb '22

CORRECTION: TOMORROW night, THURSDAY at 7 pm! On Wed, Feb 16, 2022 at 12:17 PM raryals <raryals(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > Topic: PSNA February Meeting > Time: Feb 17, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) > > It has been a long time since we have seen each other, and it occurs to me > that we might just talk for an hour or so to talk about us, and how we are > managing these strange times. > > No bike safety issues, no city manager issues, just how are you doing? > How have you survived COVID? What have you lost? What have you found? > How do we go forward? > > No discussion of vaccination or mask mandates as issues, just how does > what looks like a "trying to come out of this thing" affect you? > > If such a chance to reflect sounds good to you, I will send a zoom link > mid next week, please join us! > > Ruth > > Join Zoom Meeting > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89782310840?pwd=c0R0ZmIxK3k3aGJpWUhiZHdRdkFwUT09 > > Meeting ID: 897 8231 0840 > Passcode: 540798 > One tap mobile > +13126266799,,89782310840#,,,,*540798# US (Chicago) > +16468769923,,89782310840#,,,,*540798# US (New York) > > Dial by your location > +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) > +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) > +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) > > Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kecAby6am9 > >

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Fwd: Join us tonight to check in on how we are managing during this remarkable time
by raryals 16 Feb '22

16 Feb '22

All are welcome! ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: raryals <raryals(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, Feb 16, 2022 at 12:17 PM Subject: Join us tonight to check in on how we are managing during this remarkable time To: PSNA <portersquare(a)googlegroups.com> Topic: PSNA February Meeting Time: Feb 17, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) It has been a long time since we have seen each other, and it occurs to me that we might just talk for an hour or so to talk about us, and how we are managing these strange times. No bike safety issues, no city manager issues, just how are you doing? How have you survived COVID? What have you lost? What have you found? How do we go forward? No discussion of vaccination or mask mandates as issues, just how does what looks like a "trying to come out of this thing" affect you? If such a chance to reflect sounds good to you, I will send a zoom link mid next week, please join us! Ruth Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89782310840?pwd=c0R0ZmIxK3k3aGJpWUhiZHdRdkFwUT09 Meeting ID: 897 8231 0840 Passcode: 540798 One tap mobile +13126266799,,89782310840#,,,,*540798# US (Chicago) +16468769923,,89782310840#,,,,*540798# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kecAby6am9

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Fwd: Proposed Changes for Upland Road - Meeting tonight
by RUTH RYALS 16 Feb '22

16 Feb '22

> ---------- Original Message ---------- > From: Christine Tullius <c.tullius(a)comcast.net> > To: "rryals(a)comcast.net" <rryals(a)comcast.net> > Date: 02/16/2022 7:41 AM > Subject: Proposed Changes for Upland Road - Meeting tonight > > > Hi Ruth, I would appreciate it if you could forward this email to BVS list asap so everyone knows about the meeting tonight. If you scroll below, our neighbor, Judy Bright, wrote an email to city leaders about the negative impact a change to Upland would have on our neighborhood. > Thank you. Christine > > There is a virtual mtg. tonight (Wed., 2/16 @ 5:30-7:30 pm) about Porter Square/Mass. Ave. redesign plans/ including Upland Rd. one-way and other items. Please attend this City mtg. to get the most current information about this project. > > Click here to add to your calendar and to get the link! https://www.cambridgema.gov/citycalendar/view.aspx?guid=732e6ce5c1fe4c358a7… > > People should email City Councillors their own feedback AND complete the SURVEY. See links below. !!! > > Reference: > City website for the proposal is here: https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/trafficparkingandtransportation/New… > Proposed options for Upland Rd on slide 44 in the presentation https://www.cambridgema.gov/-/media/Files/Traffic/2022/portersquare/porters… : > There is also a survey asking for general feedback https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/16adc099f76941cabad25ee3204989e5 on the proposal. > > Recommend sending one email to all these leaders below: > > tpt(a)cambridgema.gov mailto:tpt@cambridgema.gov > citymanager(a)cambridgema.gov mailto:citymanager@cambridgema.gov > dsimmons(a)cambridgema.gov mailto:dsimmons@cambridgema.gov > qzondervan(a)cambridgema.gov mailto:qzondervan@cambridgema.gov > ptoner(a)cambridgema.gov mailto:ptoner@cambridgema.gov > ssiddiqui(a)cambridgema.gov mailto:ssiddiqui@cambridgema.gov > pnolan(a)cambridgema.gov mailto:pnolan@cambridgema.gov > mmcgovern(a)cambridgema.gov mailto:mmcgovern@cambridgema.gov > amallon(a)cambridgema.gov mailto:amallon@cambridgema.gov > dcarlone(a)cambridgema.gov mailto:dcarlone@cambridgema.gov > bazeem(a)cambridgema.gov mailto:bazeem@cambridgema.gov > cityclerk@cambridgem mailto:cityclerk@cambridgema.govhttp://a.gov/ > > Judy’s letter to city leaders: > > I am reaching out per the City’s exploration of making Upland one way- the plans do not denote where the one way would start - if it’s going towards Mass Ave and conversely, where it would end if it starts at Mass Ave. I assume it is just the last block of Upland.- right before it hits Mass. Ave.? Can you confirm? > > I understand that the city website for the proposal is here: https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/trafficparkingandtransportation/New… > I see the proposed options for Upland Rd on slide 44 in the presentation https://www.cambridgema.gov/-/media/Files/Traffic/2022/portersquare/porters… : > There is also a survey asking for general feedback https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/16adc099f76941cabad25ee3204989e5 on the proposal. > > I will put this feedback below in the survey (and hope others will do the same) but wanted to write to you directly. > > I strongly urge the City to retain access to Upland Rd. (in either direction). After experiencing the effects of Shared Streets (how closing off even one "valve" of a complex network of streets in an area where the more open "valves" the better, I don't see how this plan will not create other issues elsewhere namely: > > 1. Along Mount Vernon Street. > 2. Along Walden Street (which is already so compromised with traffic and will experience further congestion once the massive affordable housing development is completed behind Walden Square.) > 3. Along all Linnean St. (through a school zone) > 4. Along Raymond Street and into the area surrounding Raymond Park. People will try to avoid the (already existing) pain point of Walden & Garden and then the newly created pain point of Linnean and Garden. There is little doubt that traffic will pour into a few main streets (Raymond, last two blocks of Upland, and Huron (off of Raymond) to try to skirt the backups. > > Upshot: Shared Streets taught us that we need all the existing options for travel to and through the Raymond Park/Avon Hill area. Turning Upland into a one-way in either direction is just going to create serious safety issues in this area. At the VERY least, I propose leaving Upland AS IS, and then evaluating whether Upland warrants a one-way after Mass. Ave project is completed. > > I hope other community members are reaching out to you as well and completing the survey. > > Best, > Judy Bright > > > > > > > > >

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Fwd: [Kenfield-local] Long Time Coming! Mardi Gras Party Tue 3/1 !!
by RUTH RYALS 14 Feb '22

14 Feb '22

Yeah! Great music and a much needed celebration. > ---------- Original Message ---------- > From: ken(a)kenfield.org > To: Friends-Local <kenfield-local(a)two.pairlist.net> > Date: 02/14/2022 2:53 PM > Subject: [Kenfield-local] Long Time Coming! Mardi Gras Party Tue 3/1 !! > > > We are way more than super excited to announce that Revolutionary Snake Ensemble will be hosting our Mardi Gras party this year on Fat Tuesday March 1st at 8pm (doors 7pm) at the amazing new Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Sq, Somerville, MA!! > https://www.crystalballroomboston.com/events/mardi-gras-party > http://RevolutionarySnakeEnsemble.org > > After a 2-year hiatus due to... well, I don't need to tell you why... WE ARE BACK!! And we'll be joined by New Orleans native Henri Smith on vocals, and other special surprise guests!! > > And if that's not all, there will also be a visit from Royalty! - the Carnival Society of Boston's King & Queen of Carnival, and maybe even costumed members of their Court, are scheduled to stop by to party with us! > > We've always had a total and absolute BLAST playing these annual gigs, and we've missed joining you for Mardi Gras, but it seems that as things get safer, NOW IS THE TIME! That's not to say that we are ignoring the ongoing situation: proof of vax will be required, and masking is encouraged - but make them fun, sequined, and colorful! > > The room is newly renovated from its recent use as smaller movie screening spaces (https://www.crystalballroomboston.com/about) and advanced air circulation is in place. Normal room capacity will be cut in half to allow for distancing. But that means that this show will fill up sooner, so purchase tix in advance to be sure you can get in (you'll also get a discount on at-the-door admission). > https://www.crystalballroomboston.com/events/mardi-gras-party > > The full band will be: > Phil Neighbors - drums > Blake Newman - bass > Tom Hall - tenor sax > Ken Field - alto sax & flute > Dave Harris - trombone & tuba > Jerry Sabatini - trumpet > Henri Smith - vocals & MC > > Do you need more convincing? Happy to oblige: > > 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.” > > 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. > > https://www.crystalballroomboston.com/events/mardi-gras-party > > Hope to see you there!!! > -Ken > ------ > Ken Field * ken(a)kenfield.org mailto:ken@kenfield.org * http://kenfield.org http://kenfield.org > > For Boston-area email list: > http://two.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/kenfield-local > For national/international email list: > http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/kenfield-nonlocal > >

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Fwd: [Porter square] Fwd: REMINDER Feb 16 & 17- Chelsea Food Collection @ Camb Cohousing
by raryals 14 Feb '22

14 Feb '22

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: raryals <raryals(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, Feb 14, 2022 at 11:32 AM Subject: Re: [Porter square] Fwd: REMINDER Feb 16 & 17- Chelsea Food Collection @ Camb Cohousing To: Marjorie Hilton <margiehill(a)post.harvard.edu> Cc: PSNA <portersquare(a)googlegroups.com> Personally, I do not want Upland changed to one way in either direction. It will mess up many of our lives (those of us who live here, and who will have to go to hell and back just to visit our local shops/shopping center with a car, God forbid). It will also put undue stress on all of the other cross streets/connecting streets, by redirecting traffic unnecessarily. Please pay attention if you live on/just off Linnaean, Mt. Vernon, Walden, Washington, etc. While this will all make it easier for bicycle travel, including discussion of a two way bike lane on a redone/one-way Upland, our community is not made up of bicyclists alone. It includes, and I would say is primarily made up of, homeowners paying a lot of taxes, renters happy to living/working here, children walking to/from school, folks (of all ages and demographics) walking our neighborhoods. Please speak up, before you lose the chance. And demand real community meetings, with real neighbors, not lobbyists from all over the area. The survey is here, but do not stop there. It is infinitely manipulatable by those who are single-focused and well-organized. https://www.cambridgema.gov/streetsandtransportation/projectsandprograms/po… Ruth On Mon, Feb 14, 2022 at 11:08 AM Marjorie Hilton < margiehill(a)post.harvard.edu> wrote: > We have been trying to inform people (especially those on Upland Road) > about making Upland Road a one-way street. We have canvased the > neighborhood > with flyers to that effect. The text is neutral, suggesting that people > look at the website. > We have this information in the body of the text and also in a QR code. > Someone has > pulled down our posted flyers. > >> >> >> >>

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Fwd: REMINDER Feb 16 & 17- Chelsea Food Collection @ Camb Cohousing
by raryals 14 Feb '22

14 Feb '22

FYI-still something we can do! ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Polly Attwood <polly.attwood(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, Feb 14, 2022 at 10:34 AM Subject: REMINDER Feb 16 & 17- Chelsea Food Collection @ Camb Cohousing To: Ruth Ryals <raryals(a)gmail.com> *GREETINGS PORTER SQUARE AREA NEIGHBORS -- a last minute REMINDER ...* * CAMBRIDGE COHOUSING IS COLLECTING FOOD for CHELSEA THIS WEEK* > > *DROP OFF TIME FOR FEBRUARY:* > *Wednesday, February 16 and Thursday, February 17 from 9 am to 4:30 pm. **Please > plan & shop accordingly and thank you for contributing as you can. * > > > *WHERE: 175 Richdale Ave entrance to Cohousing. *Please leave items just > inside the gate either*, **in or beside boxes marked FOR CHELSEA.* > > *Gift cards for* > * Target also welcome! * > > > *REMEMBER TO DONATE ONLY THE FOOD ITEMS LISTED BELOW *and be sure *food > is in original packaging. *nothing can be open, or re-bagged in any way. > if it is, we have to dispose of it. *Thank you!* > > - Rice, 2-3 lb bags > - beans, dried and canned > - tomatoes, canned > - dry pasta > - tomato sauce > - soups > - peanut butter > - tuna > - unsweetened cereals > - baby food, unsweetened > > *PLEASE** NO* > *flour, sugar, condiments, or fresh foods (supplied by a generous local > grocer). * > > > Please email Anne Tonachel (annert(a)gmail.com) or me ( > polly.attwood(a)gmail.com) if you have any questions. > > Thank you all for your continued support!! > > *from all on the Cohousing Chelsea food collection team* > -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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