Jonathan Byrd, Greg Klyma & Anthony Da Costa

[notlobmusic.livejournal.com]

When: Friday, September 11
Doors 7:30, Concert 8:00pm

Where: Unity Church of God, 6 William Street (corner of College Ave.)

Minimum suggested donation $15.
after production expenses (rent, sound, etc.) all donations go to the artists.

More information: http://notlobmusic.googlepages.com

The first concert of notloB’s third season in Somerville.

http://www.jonathanbyrd.com
http://klyma.com
http://www.anthonydacosta.com

Folk legend Tom Paxton discovered JONATHAN BYRD’s music and sent him a quick email, saying, “What a treat to hear someone so deeply rooted in tradition, yet growing in his own beautiful way.” As Jonathan grows into a contemporary artist of increasing influence, his traditional roots are always evident in his simple, poetic storytelling and classic flatpick guitar style. But, as quoted in a recent interview for Dirty Linen magazine, Jonathan says, “Everything I do is a departure from what I’ve done.”

GREG KLYMA is a Buffalo-born troubadour who has been living on the road performing music full-time since August 1998. Traveling from the Rust Belt to FEMA villages with guitar and mandolin in hand, capturing the stories of the people he’s met and seen for over a decade, Greg has honed his songwriting and storytelling while developing a show that lands somewhere between the worlds of Steve Earle and Steve Martin – it’s literate, witty, visual, sometimes comical and forever building on tradition while seeking its own voice.

In 2007, at 16, ANTHONY DACOSTA became the youngest winner ever at the Falcon Ridge and Kerrville Folk Festivals. In 2008, at 17, he released two, critically- acclaimed albums. He also played prestigious folk festivals, including the Philadelphia Folk Festival and Tonder Festival in Denmark, and opened for music icons, like Loretta Lynn and Dan Bern. Now, in 2009, at 18, and before heading off to Columbia University this fall, he’s released a new record, “Not Afraid of Nothing.” But, in this album, his 8th, Anthony ventures into new musical territory. While one foot’s in folk, the other foot’s loose and wandering into various genres, influenced by the work of Elliott Smith, Ryan Adams and some other, less-obvious artists, like The Smiths and Jay-Z.

Jonathan Byrd, Greg Klyma & Anthony Da Costa

[notlobmusic.livejournal.com]

When: Friday, September 11
Doors 7:30, Concert 8:00pm

Where: Unity Church of God, 6 William Street (corner of College Ave.)

Minimum suggested donation $15.
after production expenses (rent, sound, etc.) all donations go to the artists.

More information: http://notlobmusic.googlepages.com

The first concert of notloB’s third season in Somerville.

http://www.jonathanbyrd.com
http://klyma.com
http://www.anthonydacosta.com

Folk legend Tom Paxton discovered JONATHAN BYRD’s music and sent him a quick email, saying, “What a treat to hear someone so deeply rooted in tradition, yet growing in his own beautiful way.” As Jonathan grows into a contemporary artist of increasing influence, his traditional roots are always evident in his simple, poetic storytelling and classic flatpick guitar style. But, as quoted in a recent interview for Dirty Linen magazine, Jonathan says, “Everything I do is a departure from what I’ve done.”

GREG KLYMA is a Buffalo-born troubadour who has been living on the road performing music full-time since August 1998. Traveling from the Rust Belt to FEMA villages with guitar and mandolin in hand, capturing the stories of the people he’s met and seen for over a decade, Greg has honed his songwriting and storytelling while developing a show that lands somewhere between the worlds of Steve Earle and Steve Martin – it’s literate, witty, visual, sometimes comical and forever building on tradition while seeking its own voice.

In 2007, at 16, ANTHONY DACOSTA became the youngest winner ever at the Falcon Ridge and Kerrville Folk Festivals. In 2008, at 17, he released two, critically- acclaimed albums. He also played prestigious folk festivals, including the Philadelphia Folk Festival and Tonder Festival in Denmark, and opened for music icons, like Loretta Lynn and Dan Bern. Now, in 2009, at 18, and before heading off to Columbia University this fall, he’s released a new record, “Not Afraid of Nothing.” But, in this album, his 8th, Anthony ventures into new musical territory. While one foot’s in folk, the other foot’s loose and wandering into various genres, influenced by the work of Elliott Smith, Ryan Adams and some other, less-obvious artists, like The Smiths and Jay-Z.

Traveling Vet

[trtls.livejournal.com]

Does anyone use or know of a traveling vet that will come to Somerville?

Thanks!

UPDATE: Hired Harbor Vets and absolutely love them! I have 2 kids and when they (yes, both doctors) came, there was a great vibe and they included my girls in everything! (well, except the shot giving.)

9/11 Vigil

[ron_newman]

from a ResiStat e-mail I just got:

9/11 Vigil, Friday, 9/11, 6:15 p.m, Cedar Street and Community Bike Path. All members of the Somerville community are invited to participate in the City’s vigil that honors victims of the 9/11 terrorist attack. Participants are asked to gather at the Cedar Street entrance of the Community Path at 6:15 P.M. For more information, see: http://www.somervillema.gov/alert.cfm?alert_id=231

Outdoor festivities all over Camberville this weekend

[ron_newman]

Somerville Greek Music & Food Festival: Friday 5-11 pm, Saturday noon-11pm, Sunday noon-9pm. Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 29 Central Street, Somerville. That's halfway up Spring Hill, between Somerville Avenue and Summer Street.

Italian Festival of the Healing Saints Cosmas and Damian, Saturday and Sunday, 2-11 pm. Warren Street in East Cambridge (just off Cambridge Street, right at the Somerville line). Sunday afternoon is a big parade through East Cambridge and East Somerville.

La Grande Fête: A Celebration of Haitian Culture: Saturday, 4-8:30 pm, Union Square, Somerville

Under the Stars International Movie Night, Saturday, music and food at 6:30, movie at 8, outdoors behind the old fire station at 165 Broadway in East Somerville. This week's movie is Pane e Tupali (Bread and Tulips) from Italy.

Precinct Outdoor Music Festival: Sunday, 3-9 pm, Union Square, Somerville ($15 cover, benefits Respond and Community Action Agency of Somerville)

Cambridge Caribbean Carnival, Sunday, 12-7pm in Kendall Square.

(x-posting to davis_square, somervillemass, cambridge_mass, b0st0n)

Davis Square Task Force (DSTF) AGENDA 9/14/09

[jlauspitz.livejournal.com]

{Yoshi added to #3 from previous posting)

DAVIS SQUARE TASK FORCE AGENDA
Monday, September 14, 2009
TAB Building 7-9 p.m.

Rotating Chair, Dr. Mouhab Rizkallah
Rotating minutes—volunteer needed

1. 7-7:05 Introductions and Announcements
--Designate rotating secretary and rotating chair
-- Community announcements and notices— “Open Mike”

2. FOCUS TOPIC: HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES— 7:05-8:05 p.m.

Rob May, OSPCD, Health and Social Services in Somerville and Davis Square, data from Somerville Economic Trends report

Special guest: Paulette Renault-Caragianes, Director, Somerville Health Department and colleagues:
Cory Mashburn, Somerville Cares About Prevention
Patricia Contente, Clinical Youth Specialist
Maureen Monagle, Public Health Nurse Manager
Jaime Corliss, Shape Up Somerville

3. Licensing—8:05-8:25— full non-transferable liquor licenses
--Snappy Sushi (granted in August), Robert Costello, Esq., and/or proprietor
--Taipei Tokyo (granted in August), Adam Dash, Esq. and/or proprietor
--Out of the Blue (granted in August), Isaac Machado, Esq., and/or proprietor
--187 Elm Street, former Green Tomato site, (applying September 21). Adam Dash, Esq. and/or proprietor
--Yoshi, 132 College Avenue (applying September 21),David Sokol, Esq. and/or proprietor

4. Development — 8:25-8:35
-- 212 Elm Street (Citizens Bank Building), Adam Dash, Esq. Zoning relief sought for an entrance on the Bowers St. side of the building for a national office supply chain
-- 377 Summer St update
-- hotel update
-- other commercial comings and goings

5. Ward Alderman’s Report—Rebekah Gewirtz—8:35-8:45
--Joint aldermanic committees meeting oversight of OSPCD on long-term planning process
--Staffed neighborhood visioning process
--Traffic and parking, policing, meal tax, other

6. Alderman-at-large report on national meetings-- Jack Connolly—8:45-8:50

7. Brief items
Requested by Gorka Brabo (ePlace): late night disturbances in West Branch Library lot

8. Next meeting: Forum on Ward 6 issues for ward alderman and alderman-at-large candidates

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Join up site: http://groups.google.com/group/davissquaretaskforce