November 29, 2007 — Vol. 43, No. 16
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SAT., DECEMBER 1

Nature’s Gem: Exhibit and Sale of Emerald Necklace, Nature and Community-inspired Art
2-5 p.m. At the Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse, Franklin Park Rd. in Roxbury. Meet photographer Dan Tobyne and purchase autographed copies of his new collection, Boston’s Emerald Necklace. Local artists include: Roberto Chao, Lucilda Cooper, Fern Cunningham, Eduardo del Solar, Karen Eutemy, C.J. Phu, Ekua Holmes, Robin Radin, Hakim Raquib, Mardi Reed, Marcia Sewall, Susan Leskin Vernon and Bren Atchison. 30% of art sales will be donated to restoring the Woodlands in Franklin Park and Olmsted Park. Jazz trio from Berklee College of Music, donated refreshments from Dancing Deer Bakery, and children’s activity corner. Co-sponsored by the Emerald Necklace Conservancy — www.emeraldnecklace.org and the Franklin Park Coalition — www.franklin parkcoalition.org. FREE. Questions and RSVP: openhouse@emerald necklace.org / 617-282-2881.

Jericho Boston Presents
“The Shootout”
Performance artist, Jihad Abdul-Mumit will present “The Shootout,” a two-person theater performance and workshop. “The Shootout” is a two-man dramatization depicting the spiritual and psychological divisions that have historically ripped apart just about every semblance of unity amongst African Americans. The Shootout starts right from the beginning when Africans were snatched so violently and decisively from Mother Africa. The play speaks to the many problems people are confronted with. Among the root causes of violence in oppressed communities are economic exploitation, social underdevelopment and the colonial relationship between the community and those in power. CORI and other draconian laws have been passed to keep people marginalized and disenfranchised, while prison expansion cuts in education continue. This is a special performance in honor of the International Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners. 2 p.m. (Doors open at 1:30), Great Hall (corner of Washington St. and Talbot Ave.), Codman Square, Dorchester. For more info: 617-830-0732 jericho_boston@yahoo.com. Voluntary donations accepted.

Thanksgiving Traditions and Christmas Controversies
Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2. 9:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Did early Bostonians celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas? If so, how? If not, why not? Come to Paul Revere House, home of Boston’s favorite patriot to find out. Costumed interpreters acquaint visitors with days of Thanksgiving, which the governor might declare at any time of year to express gratitude for good fortune. Find out about colonial controversies surrounding observance of Christmas. Offended by rowdy celebrations of Christmas popular in England (and by observance of any anniversary day not specified in the Bible), Boston Puritans outlawed the celebration of Christmas at times during the 1600s. By the Reveres’ era, however, even Puritans sometimes treated themselves to delectable Thanksgiving feasts scheduled suspiciously close to December 25. Rather than Christmas, New Year’s Day was an occasion for exchanging small gifts (and for the destitute favors from the rich). Admission during the event: Adults $5, seniors and college students $4.50, children ages 5-17 $1.50. 19 North Square, Boston. The Revere House is on Boston’s Freedom Trail, in historic North End three blocks from Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market. For more information, please call the Revere House at 617-523-2338 or visit the museum’s website at www.paulreverehouse.org.

SAT., DECEMBER 1

Holiday Craft Fair
Come and check out some of the finest crafters in Dorchester. Greenwood Memorial United Methodist Church, 378A Washington St., Dorchester. 617-288-8410.

Annual Holiday Bazaar
Baked goods, books, games, gifts, handicrafts, plants and much, much more. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Church of St. Augustine & St. Martin, 29 Lenox St., Boston. Cost - small donation at the door. Contact: Lillian Corbin 617-442-6395.

Holiday Craft Fair
11 a.m.-5 p.m. At 3 Eliot St. locations in Jamaica Plain: Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts, 24 Eliot St., Footlight Club, 7A Eliot St., and First Church, 6 Eliot St. Over 50 artisans with dolls, lamps, birdhouses, clothing, cards, calendars, ceramics, glass, soap, scarves, sweaters, jewelry, and more. Info: 617-524-3313, www.eliotschool.org.

826 Boston Housewarming and Community Fair
826 Boston invites students, teachers, families and neighbors to its brand new writing center in Egleston Square for a festive housewarming and community fair from 12-5 p.m. All are welcome at this fun-filled afternoon of performances, refreshments and introduction to 826’s free writing programs for students ages 6 – 18. The afternoon features youth writing workshops from 1-2 p.m., followed by a special guest appearance and ribbon-cutting at 2 p.m. at our new home at 3035 Washington Street. Come learn about our program and about volunteer opportunities. For more details and directions, please visit our website www.826Boston.org or call us at 617-442-5400. Please join us!

Makanda Jazz Project —Bringing Jazz to Eliot Square
The final appearance in the ’07 “Jazz in Eliot Square” FREE concert series featuring the Makanda Jazz Project playing previously unheard compositions by composer and multi-talented musician and Boston native, Makanda Ken McIntyre. 1:30 p.m. at the James P. Timilty Middle School. Also appearing: The Timilty Middle School Chorus; Poet Peleah Ausset. Sponsored by Roxbury Action Program, The Timilty Middle School and the Boch Family Foundation. For vendor and other information contact M. Hicks at Roxbury Action Program, 617-442-4400 or email rapnroxbury@verizon.net.

New Treatment Options for Parkinson’s Disease
A free educational program for those who have Parkinson’s and their loved ones, will be held at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, 55 Lake Ave. North in Worcester. Learn about new advances in medical treatment options and the role of deep brain stimulation as a possible treatment. Ask specialists about treatments and meet others who have undergone various treatments. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., and the program will be held from noon to 2 p.m. in the Faculty Conference Room (S1-342) adjacent to the Medical School lobby. Lunch will be provided, and registration is required. For information, call 508-334-0596.

 

THURS., DECEMBER 6

Lesley Ellis School Parent Education Series
“Raising Healthy Children in the Media Culture” with Diane Levin, Ph.D. Dr. Levin explores how media exposure affects children and what we can do to help them deal with this powerful influence in their lives. 7 p.m. Lesley Ellis School, 41 Foster St., Arlington. 781-641-5987. www.lesleyellis.org for directions. Free. Contact: tmoran@sfcinc.org.

Ride the Green Wave!
A community meeting on green jobs, saving greenbacks, and global warming. Featuring a presentation by (invited keynote speaker) Van Jones of the Ella Baker Center in Oakland, CA, and Jim Hunt, Director of Boston’s Department of Environment and Energy and an energy fair with free money-saving information and give-aways. 6-8 p.m. Grover Cleveland School, 11 Charles St., Dorchester (across the street from the Fields Corner T-Stop). Sponsored by ACORN, The Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now; B-CAN, Boston Climate Action Network, and CLU, Community Labor United. For more information, contact ACORN 617-436-7100.

“For Goodness Sake, Be Happy:” An Upcoming Workshop at the BK Learning Center for Peace.
A workshop entitled “For Goodness Sake, Be Happy” will be held at the BK Learning Center for Peace in Watertown, MA. This workshop is part of the “Insightful Dialogue” series held monthly and sponsored by the Boston branch of the Brahma Kumaris. The event, which is open to the public and free of charge, will help us discover the innate treasure of happiness that exists within us, regardless of our circumstances. Please RSVP. This free event will be held at BK Learning Center for Peace, 75 Common St., Watertown, 7-7:30 p.m. meditation, 7:30- 9 p.m. workshop. RSVP/ boston@us.bkwsu.org or 617-926-1230. Directions/ www.bkboston.org.

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