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5 02, 2016

Dorchester Avenue project planning continues

2016-02-05T16:48:06-05:00February 5th, 2016|Categories: News|Tags: , |Comments Off on Dorchester Avenue project planning continues

By RICK WINTERSON South Boston Online presented an update in the Jan. 14 issue on the community effort to develop a coherent plan for developing the one-mile stretch of Dorchester Avenue that lies between Andrew Square and West Broadway.This climaxed six months of planning at Boston Redevelopment Authority-sponsored meetings featuring extensive community involvement. Indeed, this involvement was the key to the whole process so far. The first planning meeting of the New Year took place in MassBay Credit Union’s conference room on Wednesday, Jan. 27. It was very well attended by more than 75 participants from the South Boston community; BRA personnel continued their important roles as facilitators. The title of this meeting was “Draft with Us, Placemaking and Mobility Workshop.” Briefly, this meeting’s discussion topics consisted [...]

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3 02, 2016

Zydeco-based musical entertains at Fort Point bistro

2016-02-05T15:57:22-05:00February 3rd, 2016|Categories: Business, Happenings|Tags: |Comments Off on Zydeco-based musical entertains at Fort Point bistro

Keep track of Internal Matter, the upscale bistro (and occasional cabaret) at 35 Channel Center in Fort Point. It has some great mid-evening entertainment, as well as varied refreshments a le bistro. Recently, it presented excerpts from “Katrina Roadhouse,” a musical with a Zydeco-based score. By Rick Winterson Last week, playwright and composer Ralph Tufo and director and producer Marc Miller of the Fort Point Theatre Channel combined their talents for a presentation of “Katrina Roadhouse” at Internal Matter bistro. They were joined by guitarist Larry Plitt, and a cast of actors that included Cristina Dones, Thomas Killgallen, Laura Edwards, Kendrick Terrell Evans and Sharon Squires. “Katrina Roadhouse” is a musical written by Tufo that is based on Hurricane Katrina and its effects on New [...]

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3 02, 2016

Paraclete fundraiser promises to be a fun “Southie time”

2016-02-05T15:57:47-05:00February 3rd, 2016|Categories: Happenings|Tags: |Comments Off on Paraclete fundraiser promises to be a fun “Southie time”

Katie Kramer, the principal of South Boston’s Paraclete at 207 E St., promises that the 2016 annual reception will be an event to remember. Most significantly, Boston Police Department Commissioner and South Bostonian William “Billy” Evans will be honored for advances in effective urban policing. Paraclete offers tuition-free, community-based education enrichment aimed at middle school youth.  Its annual reception is a key fundraiser and a hugely enjoyable Southie “time.” By RICK WINTERSON Kaitlin “Katie” Kramer is from Brooklyn – the neighborhood of Gravesend near Coney Island to be exact.  She has been with us here in South Boston for the past three years as an educator for the Paraclete at 207 E St. Her parents are Karen and Marylou, and she has a younger brother, [...]

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3 02, 2016

Questions about Grand Prix of Boston races remain

2016-02-16T14:04:51-05:00February 3rd, 2016|Categories: Happenings, News|Tags: , |Comments Off on Questions about Grand Prix of Boston races remain

By RICK WINTERSON Like all other areas of South Boston, Fort Point has its own civic group – the Fort Point Neighborhood Association. And like the seven other civic groups in South Boston, the FPNA has many questions about the proposed Grand Prix of Boston races this coming Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2-4, and on the 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 Labor Day weekends. The Grand Prix is also called the IndyCar Series; it has been held in many venues for more than 100 years. It is well-known as a spectacular racing event that attracts huge and enthusiastic crowds. The FPNA met with a four-person panel from Boston Grand Prix on Tuesday, Jan. 26, in The Children’s Museum on Sleeper Street. The Grand Prix/IndyCar panel [...]

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27 01, 2016

The first substantial snowfall: A look before and after

2016-02-05T16:02:18-05:00January 27th, 2016|Categories: News|Tags: |Comments Off on The first substantial snowfall: A look before and after

Snow quickly accumulated during last week’s storm, so South Boston Online decided to capture the results in before and after images. Top: Andrew Square (looking across to the Southampton Street Bridge) was almost socked in with a heavy snowfall Saturday evening, even though Dunkin’ Donuts bravely kept its lights on. Bottom: On Sunday morning, the Dorchester Street/West Broadway intersection (looking toward the Kelly Bridge) was clear and sunny down to the pavement. Nice job, everyone. -Rick Winterson

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27 01, 2016

“Launch” opens at 555 Gallery

2016-02-05T16:02:43-05:00January 27th, 2016|Categories: Business, Happenings|Tags: |Comments Off on “Launch” opens at 555 Gallery

As usual, Susan Nalband of South Boston’s 555 Gallery has assembled a striking exhibition of fine art photography. Her gallery is devoted exclusively to this genre. Thirteen artists contributed to the current exhibition, which had its opening reception Saturday, Jan. 23, and runs until Feb. 20. The exhibition is entitled “Launch” and was curated with new collectors of fine art photography in mind. According to a description of the exhibition, “Launch features new or rarely exhibited work by artists.” Be sure to stop in at 555 East Second St., to take a look - a long look.  The hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. -Rick Winterson   “A Cape Cod Night” and “The Guiding [...]

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27 01, 2016

Reading coaches in demand at Boys & Girls Club

2016-02-05T16:11:45-05:00January 27th, 2016|Categories: Happenings|Tags: |Comments Off on Reading coaches in demand at Boys & Girls Club

South Boston’s Boys & Girls Club needs Reading Coaches. These selfless volunteers come to the Club twice a week (weekday afternoons only) for a couple of hours to work on reading with the younger Clubhouse members. Training for a Generations, Incorporated, reading program is provided. Shown above are Gerry Kuddyer, Phil Waters, Christine Holley, Alyse Rocco, Charlie Cardillo, and Elaine Fallon.  Contact Christine Holley at the South Boston Clubhouse if you’d enjoy a very rewarding volunteer job. -Rick Winterson

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27 01, 2016

Snow can’t slow a book sale at the South Boston Branch Library

2016-02-05T16:12:10-05:00January 27th, 2016|Categories: News|Tags: |Comments Off on Snow can’t slow a book sale at the South Boston Branch Library

Never let it be said that the literary scene in South Boston is somehow defeated or diminished by bad weather. The Friends of the South Boston Branch Library held their regular, periodic book sale Saturday, despite predictions of a snowstorm. The sales volunteers placed bookshelves outside, in utterly selfless defiance of Mother Nature and her wiles. The quick-frozen precipitation actually began before the book sale finished at its regularly scheduled closing hour of 3 p.m. Proceeds from the book sales go to support the Branch Library’s community activities that aren’t covered in the regular operating budget. The sale raised about $3,000. -Rick Winterson

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27 01, 2016

One last commentary on the Patriots

2016-02-05T16:13:23-05:00January 27th, 2016|Categories: Sports|Tags: |Comments Off on One last commentary on the Patriots

By RICK WINTERSON You are reading this column (published in the Jan. 28, 2016 issue) several days after the New England Patriots were beaten by the Denver Broncos for the 2016 American Football Conference Championship. Since then, commentaries from the sports media have been incessant – half of them (wrongfully) blaming everyone in sight; the other half making excuses for their forecasting the game (completely) wrong. Actually, the game unfolded simply. It was a mirror of the whole regular season. In sports, it’s often said, “Offense wins headlines, defense wins games.” Brady and his pass-catchers were stopped by the NFL-leading Denver defense. Proof: All season long, the Denver defense let in a low, league-leading 18 points-against per game. The Patriots’ score last Sunday? You guessed [...]

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27 01, 2016

A local history lesson: “Firsts in Boston” presented at the South Boston Historical Society meeting

2016-02-05T16:13:52-05:00January 27th, 2016|Categories: Happenings|Tags: |Comments Off on A local history lesson: “Firsts in Boston” presented at the South Boston Historical Society meeting

By RICK WINTERSON The South Boston Historical Society makes local history interesting. A recent example was the fascinating talk, “First in Boston,” given by Jim Healy at the society’s meeting last Monday in the Public Room of the Branch Library. Healy’s historical background in Boston is a highly practical one – he’s the historian of the well-known Boston Duck Tours. After being introduced by society President Bob Allison, Healy began his list of Boston’s people, and their deeds, discoveries and inventions that were the first in the nation or in the world. He fleshed out many of these with anecdotes. Healy listed his “firsts” in chronological order, beginning with items dating back to the 1630s, when the Puritans left England and founded Boston. You might be [...]

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