Buddy Cianci forum -- Tomorrow night, FREE!

[colorgarden.livejournal.com]

Hey, Somervillians -- come see Buddy Cianci discuss his 21-year career as the Mayor of Providence at the Ford Hall Forum! From pioneering a revitalization of what's now known as "The Renaissance City" to the controversies that marred his terms, Cianci has always been a fascinating, charismatic figure. Don't miss this FREE event!

When: Thursday, May 19, 6:30 PM - 8PM
Where: C. Walsh Theatre, 55 Temple St., Boston (behind the State House)

For more information, visit www.fordhallforum.org.

Food-waste pick-up services

[mzrowan.livejournal.com]

Something I saw in the latest recycling newsletter from the City of Cambridge: there are now two services that do food-waste pickup (for a monthly fee), and then give you back compost (if you want it). SoilCycle covers Cambridge and Somerville; Bootstrap Compost covers "Greater Boston".

PorchFest This Saturday, Noon to 6pm!

[wobblymusic.livejournal.com]

Perhaps you've sat on your porch and overheard a neighbor strumming guitar on another porch? Well Porchfest takes this idea and multiplies it by 75. On May 21st, musicians and bands throughout Somerville will celebrate and utilize an underused public venue: The porch. Over 75 acts — ranging from bollywood funk, cosmic americana, killer blues, Moroccan, Balkan, gospel, American space rock and clawhammer banjo — will serenade passersby from porches throughout Somerville.

It's like Open Studios, but with Music instead of other art.

Maps and a list of performers are available at the Somerville Arts Council website.

Tomorrow: Help plan the Community Path extension, Cedar to Lowell St

[ron_newman]

Please share your design ideas for the the next section of the Community Path (Cedar St. to Lowell St.)!

Cedar St. to Lowell St. Community Path Design Site Visit and Meeting
Thursday, May 19
7:00pm - 8:30pm
VNA, 259 Lowell Street

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 5 Alderman Sean O’ Donovan invite all interested community members to attend a community meeting to discuss future design plans for the Community Path Extension from Cedar Street to Lowell Street. This next ~1/4-mile section will be designed over the next year and hopefully built by 2012.

The meeting will be begin with a site visit at 7:00pm at the Lowell Street Bridge, followed by a discussion at VNA. In case of inclement weather, the site visit will be canceled and the discussion at the VNA will begin at 7:00.

For additional information about the meeting please contact
Senior Planner Kathleen Ziegenfuss
Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development
617-625-6600 ext. 2519 - kziegenfuss@somervillema.gov

(event is also listed at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=155524317847978 )

North Cambridge Open Studios this weekend

[ron_newman]

Did Somerville Open Studios whet your appetite for more? You're in luck, because North Cambridge (NoCa) Open Studios are this Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6 pm.

Map; List of Artists

Theatre@First's 'Equus' Coming in June!

[kissoflife.livejournal.com]

 T@F's 'Equus!' Don't miss it! Reserve and purchase tickets now!

‘Equus,’ an award-winning masterpiece drama, explores one boy’s peculiar,
violent crime and his psychiatrist’s awe as she delves into its meaning.

June 10,11, 12, 16, 17 @ 8 p m
June 18 3 pm matinee

$15 adults, $12 students/seniors

( More info behind cut! )

Looking for roommate! Porter Sq. 6/1 or 7/1 (but flexible)

[preraphaelite.livejournal.com]

So my awesome roommate is leaving me to go to the west coast, and I'm looking for someone to join me in my kickass apartment right in Porter Sq., behind the Shaws (literally, a two-minute walk to the T). 

6/1 or 7/1 start date, but I can be pretty flexible. 

Specs are -- 3BR being used as a 2BR (with 3d bedroom as TV room / study at the moment), 1 bath.  Third floor, spacious, sunny, eat in kitchen, gas stove, hardwood floors, laundry in the basement, a little basement storage available, deck.  And did I mention it's right next to the T?  Rent is $800/m - heat and hot water included.  Lease is month to month.

Seeking quiet but friendly roommate of either sex, young professional or grad student, preferably who enjoys board games, Shakespeare, and cookies.  No smokers, no illegal drugs. 

"2010: Our Hideous Future" CD Release Party

[ladydayelle.livejournal.com]

Join the cast of "2010: Our Hideous Future:The Musical!"  in celebrating the release of the soundtrack to their homegrown Somerville cyberpunk musical at the Burren (247 Elm Street, Somerville) in Davis Square on Sunday, May 22 at 3pm.

There'll be live performances from the cast of  "2010: Our Hideous Future:The Musical!" (local artists Kamela Dolinova, Emily Taradash, Julia Lunetta, Timothy Hoover, John Deschene, Kay Coughlin, Katie Drexel, Ginger Lazarus, and Will Todisco)  and guests, including violinist Mei Ohara, cyberpunk band Bright Primate, and Andy Hicks's own the Pluto Tapes.

Proceeds from this event will support the 2010: Our Hideous Tour, which begins with  July 28 & 29 performances at Club Oberon in Cambridge, Mass.

Tickets are $15.00 at the door. CDs and other merchandise will also be available for sale.

For more information, contact unreliablenarrator@ymail.com or call (617) 386-9595 or (617) 470-9556.

Please also visit the following websites for tour updates:
2010: Our Hideous Future: The Musical!:   http://ourhideousfuture.tumblr.com
Unreliable Narrator:  http://www.unreliable-narrator.com