星期一, 6月 27, 2016
七月四日國慶煙火音樂會邀葛萊美獎樂隊演出
今年在查理士河畔蜆殼劇場舉行的七月四日煙火音樂會，邀來曾贏得葛來美獎的“小大城”樂團，在波士頓流行交響樂團煙火音樂會中演出。音樂會預定晚上8:30開始舉行，10點結束，並施放煙火。美東時間的晚上9點到11點，在CBS上轉播。
從1974年起由大衛穆加（David Mugar）策劃，由波士頓流行樂交響樂團演奏的這美國國慶音樂會，今年跨入第43個年頭。
Sunday, July 3rd Concert NO FIREWORKS - Gates open at 5pm
| 8:30 p.m. | Concert begins |
| 10:00 p.m. | Concert ends |
Monday, July 4th Concert & Fireworks - Gates open at 9am
| 7:00 p.m. | WBZ-AM 1030 broadcast begins |
| 7:30 p.m. | WBZ-TV's Countdown to the Fourth pre-show begins |
| 8:00 p.m. | WBZ-TV Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular broadcast begins |
| 8:30 p.m. | Concert begins |
| 9:00 p.m. | CBS network broadcast begins |
| 10:30 p.m. | Fireworks begin |
| 11:00 p.m. | Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular ends |
GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING COUNTRY GROUP LITTLE BIG TOWN TO PERFORM ON THE “BOSTON POPS FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR,” TO BE BROADCAST LIVE FOR TWO HOURS,MONDAY, JULY 4, ON CBS
Country Superstars Join Previously Announced Performers Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas
Grammy Award-winning country group Little Big Town will perform on the BOSTON POPS FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR, a two-hour entertainment special to be broadcast live from the Charles River Esplanade in Boston, Monday, July 4 (9:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT), on the CBS Television Network.
Little Big Town joins previously announced artists Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas, who will perform some of their biggest hits, accompanied by the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestraunder the direction of conductor Keith Lockhart.
The BOSTON POPS FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR, now in its 43rd year, is the orchestra’s annual free outdoor Fourth of July concert. David Mugar, who will also serve as executive producer, founded the event in 1974.
Little Big Town – consisting of Karen Fairchild, Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman and Jimi Westbrook – first entered the music scene more than 18 years ago with hits “Boondocks,” “Bring It on Home,” “Good as Gone” and the Grammy-nominated single “Little White Church.” With albums Tornado and Painkiller, they have seen massive success with #1 singles “Pontoon,” “Tornado” and “Day Drinking” and, most recently, the best-selling country single of 2015, “Girl Crush.” In October 2014, the group fulfilled a career milestone and lifelong dream when Reba McIntire asked them to become the newest members of the Grand Ole Opry. Little Big Town has earned over 35 award show nominations and in the past five years has taken home nearly 20 awards, including multiple Grammy, CMA and ACM Awards and an Emmy Award. This past November, they received honors from the CMA for Vocal Group of the Year and Single of the Year for “Girl Crush,” and the song was also honored as CMA’s Song of the Year. At the 2016 Grammy Awards, Little Big Town won “Best Country Group/Duo Performance,” and “Girl Crush” received the honor for “Best Country Song.” Most recently, Little Big Town received honors from the Academy of Country Music for Vocal Group of the Year and Vocal Event of the Year with Miranda Lambert, and was recognized with the Crystal Milestone Award. At the Billboard Awards, Little Big Town and “Girl Crush” were nominated for Top Country Song as well as Chart Achievement Award, and the group was honored as the 2016 Music Business Association Artist of the Year. Currently, Little Big Town is on the road with Luke Bryan for the Kill the Lights Tour. Their new album, Wanderlust, produced by Pharrell Williams, was released June 10.
The BOSTON POPS FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR live broadcast will be produced by White Cherry Entertainment, and the live event by Boston 4 Productions. Glenn Weiss, Ricky Kirshner and R.A. Clark will serve as executive producers for the national telecast. The executive producers for Boston 4 Productions are David G. Mugar, Pamela Picard and Rich MacDonald. Michael Mathis of IMG Media and Pamela Picard will produce the local telecast seen on WBZ-TV Boston 8:00- 9:00 PM, live ET. Glenn Weiss will direct the network broadcast, and Robin Abrams will direct the local broadcast.
U.S. MAYORS UNANIMOUSLY PASS RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF EMPLOYERS OF NATIONAL SERVICE, SUBMITTED BY MAYOR WALSH
U.S. MAYORS UNANIMOUSLY PASS RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF EMPLOYERS OF NATIONAL SERVICE, SUBMITTED BY MAYOR WALSH
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Resolution Presented at U.S. Conference of Mayors Calls on Municipalities to Become Employers of National Service
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INDIANAPOLIS - Monday, June 27, 2016 - The United States Conference of Mayors today unanimously passed a resolution submitted by Mayor Martin J. Walsh that supports Employers of National Service, an initiative that recognizes the unique skills and experience AmeriCorps and Peace Corps alumni bring to the workforce. The resolution encourages public and private sector employers to expand the job opportunities available to those who have served in a national service role.
Announced by President Obama at the White House in September 2014 as part of the 20th anniversary of AmeriCorps, Employers of National Servicebuilds a talent pipeline which connects AmeriCorps and Peace Corps alumni with leading employers.
"Boston has a long history of embracing the tremendous value of National Service. We know it plays a vital role in connecting passionate individuals with the skills to bring positive change to their communities," said Mayor Walsh. "We've seen the impact that our National Service members have had on our City, and we are thrilled to sign on as an Employer of National Service. Whether you helped start a library in Western Africa through the Peace Corps, spent time in a classroom with City Year, or served in one of thousands of AmeriCorps programs around the country, Boston wants you on our team. We challenge all cities to join as Employers of National Service and increase their capacity to take on the most important issues of tomorrow."
The resolution passed this morning at the organization's 84th annual meeting in Indianapolis. The effort recognizes national service programs, such as AmeriCorps and Peace Corps, as a talent pipeline for dedicated employees with experience in public service, and urges cities employees to become Employers of National Service.
"Boston is a trailblazer when it comes to service, and today the city takes that commitment to the next level," said Wendy Spencer, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service. "I commend Mayor Walsh for these bold new steps. Not only is Boston the silicon valley of service - the birthplace of innovative AmeriCorps programs like City Year, YouthBuild USA, Citizen Schools, and Jumpstart - but it has also been home to some of our most steadfast leaders in business and elected office. Mayor Walsh has continued this strong tradition, challenging his fellow mayors to match him in making their cities Employers of National Service."
"Alumni of our service corps are highly qualified leaders with experience addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing our nation and world today," Peace Corps Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet said. "Returned Peace Corps volunteers have so much to contribute to the workplace and we're thrilled to see Mayor Walsh and the city of Boston recognize these valuable skills."
The City of Boston joins 13 other cities across the nation that have signed the resolution, including: Kansas City, Mo.; Nashville, Tenn.; Newton, Mass.; New York City, N.Y.; Philadelphia, Penn.; South Sioux City, Neb.; and Avondale, Flagstaff, Mesa, Phoenix, Tempe, and Tucson, Ariz.
Since 1994, 980,000 Americans have given more than 1.3 billion hours of service to their country, earning more than $3 billion in education scholarships.
The full resolution is included below:
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ADOPTION OF EMPLOYERS OF NATIONAL SERVICE
WHEREAS, National service, including AmeriCorps and Peace Corps, grant individuals opportunity to gain experience in a variety of fields, including disaster services, economic opportunity and development, agriculture, education, environmental stewardship, health, youth development, and veterans affairs; and,
WHEREAS, National service develops essential skills, which make alumni strong leaders who are motivated, flexible, innovative, and outcome-oriented, who learn quickly, work well on diverse teams, and know how to mobilize others to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing our nation and our world; and,
WHEREAS, National service makes AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni high-quality employees for any organization; and,
WHEREAS, There are over 900,000 Americans who have participated in AmeriCorps since 1994 and over 215,000 who have participated in the Peace Corps since 1961; and,
WHEREAS, on September 12, 2014, President Obama launched Employers of National Service; and,
WHEREAS, Employers of National Service is the name given to the initiative co-sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, the National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance, established to connect AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni with employers from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors; and,
WHEREAS, Cities, in particular, stand to gain from an influx of motivated, passionate, dedicated civil servants, skilled and experienced in serving communities; and,
WHEREAS, 12 cities have already joined on as Employers of National Service and recognize the benefit to their workforce, and 4 additional cities have just recently joined;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the United States Conference of Mayors urges all cities, townships, villages, etc. to become Employers of National Service.
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Superintendent Chang Makes Strategic Plan Public, Welcomes Community Feedback
Superintendent Chang Makes Strategic Plan Public, Welcomes Community Feedback
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Strategic Implementation Plan to Define Priorities for Years Ahead
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Boston, MA - Monday, June 27, 2016 - Culminating over a year of research, discussion, and review of feedback from the community, Boston Public Schools (BPS) Superintendent Tommy Chang has presented the BPS Strategic Implementation Plan to the Boston School Committee. The plan builds on the district's strengths and addresses core challenges. The public is encouraged to send feedback to superintendent@bostonpublicschools.org.
"The School Committee held community-based roundtable discussions to capture the voice of the public during the earlier stages of the plan's development," said School Committee Chairman Michael O'Neill. " I commend Superintendent Chang and the BPS leadership team for their hard work. It's critical that we hear from the community again to ensure that we're moving forward with a shared vision for our young people."
The Strategic Implementation Plan consists of five focus areas:
Each focus area includes initiatives and milestones, which determines the makeup of the work. The plan further outlines development tracking methods with metrics that can provide insight into success rates and areas for continued growth.
"Community feedback is invaluable," said Dr. Chang. "We cannot build a better Boston without a collaborative process.This courageous plan will inform our guiding principles for how we best support our future teachers, scientists, public servants, and more. It is critical that we build in the technical systems to ensure our strategic plan is on target for the years ahead. We want to measure how we're doing as a district as we work toward our overarching vision of ensuring our students are on track for graduation, post-secondary education, and successful careers.
For more information about the BPS Strategic Implementation Plan, please visit: http://www.bostonpublicschools.org/domain/2119. |
星期日, 6月 26, 2016
AG HEALEY ON TODAY’S SUPREME COURT DECISION TO UPHOLD FEDERAL LAW BANNING DOMESTIC ABUSERS FROM OWNING GUNS
AG HEALEY ON TODAY’S SUPREME COURT DECISION TO UPHOLD FEDERAL LAW BANNING DOMESTIC ABUSERS FROM OWNING GUNS
BOSTON – Today, Attorney General Maura Healey issued the following statement applauding the U.S. Supreme Court for issuing a decision in Voisine v. United States, reaffirming a federal law that bars people convicted of domestic violence from owning guns.
“Today’s Supreme Court decision is an important victory for public safety. The issue of domestic violence unfortunately leads to many gun-related injuries and deaths in this country, so ensuring that convicted abusers do not have access to firearms is critical. If you are a victim of domestic violence and there is a gun in the house, you are 500 percent more likely to be killed. Our state has some of the toughest gun laws in the country and my office is dedicated to keeping them in place, including by defending laws that prevent people with a domestic violence conviction from getting a license to carry. We will keep working with our public health community to address the impact of domestic violence on victims and families in Massachusetts and connect them with the services and support they need to help prevent these situations from escalating.”
The case was brought by two men who lost their right to own or buy guns after being convicted of domestic violence misdemeanors in Maine. The Supreme Court ruled that a reckless domestic assault qualifies as a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, prohibiting individuals from owning or buying guns under federal law. Under Massachusetts law, domestic abusers are prohibited from buying or owning firearms and are required to dispose of any in their possession.
星期六, 6月 25, 2016
波士頓華僑文教中心主任郭大文將返台出任僑民處處長
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| 駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長賴銘琪（左）為波士頓華僑文教中心主任郭大文舉辦歡送會。（周菊子攝） |
（Boston Orange 周菊子布魯克蘭鎮報導）駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處昨（24）日全員出動，在布魯克蘭鎮處長官邸聚餐，歡送波士頓華僑文教中心主任郭大文，以及領務組秘書洪毓羚。
郭大文預訂6月28日返台，已接獲派令，返台後將出任僑委會僑民處處長。
麻州牛頓市市長及市議會為感念郭大文在任期間與牛頓市的合作無間，不但美化了牛頓市環境，還豐富了當地文化生活，臨別送出一份大禮，指定6月23日為牛頓市郭大文日，讓他成為麻州本地歷任台灣派駐外地人員中，首位獲此榮譽者。
經文處處長賴銘琪表示，辦這歡送會主要是為感謝郭大文主任過去四年來 對經文處的貢獻，不但不辭僑務工作的繁瑣，辛苦，還在他上任波士頓處長這一年四個月以來，給他許多幫助。
賴銘琪指出，郭大文行事低調，身段柔軟，在服務僑社上更是有心，有誠意，讓他十分敬佩。
賴銘琪與波士頓經文處同事聯名寫賀卡，並集資送出一張禮券，祝福郭大文返台順心如意。郭大文也回送了一個瓷雕藍孔雀，聊表與經文處同仁們惺惺相惜之心。
曾任波士頓僑教中心主任的歐宏偉，即將於6月26日抵達，重掌波士頓僑教中心，預定下午一點起，會在郭大文主任陪同下，陸續到紐英崙中華公所及各姓氏僑團拜會。
由於駐外人員一般都是三、四年一任，期滿就需調動，據悉，駐波士頓經文處明年將有一波幅度較大的人事變動。
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| 駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處同仁連袂歡送郭大文。（周菊子攝） |
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| 駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處副處長陳銘俊（左起），處長賴銘琪，副組長陳文昌，連袂歡送波士頓華僑文教中心主任郭大文。（周菊子攝） |
綠路6/25在華埠公園種豆
綠路今夏舉辦多項活動，6月25日早上11點至下午3點，在華埠公園邀人種豆。週三早上11點至下午2點，以及週五下午5點至7點半，將有流動圖書館開抵，7月2日的下午2點至4點，有亞美社區發展協會的清少年之聲(A-Voice)，在司徒麗英公園帶活動。
The Greenway’s seven water features, outstanding organic spaces, public art, andone-of-a-kind carousel make the parks an ideal location to promote and create play experiences. Play is an essential part of development, allowing opportunities to learn about the world, gain social skills, test theories, and develop language and motor skills. All too often, free play time is restricted by reduction of school recess, safety concerns, and a national increase in screen time.
The Greenway is excited to offer an innovative space for free, unstructured learning experiences, connecting kids, families and adults with the playful elements of our urban park space. Come play on The Greenway!
GreenPLAY: Open Play Sessions
Our GreenPLAY activities will be happening throughout the season to provide kids and families with a mixture of unstructured play opportunities and guided activities. Greenway staff and volunteers will leverage the park's strengths and unique play equipment to create fun, memorable experiences.
We will also welcome community guests to our play sessions; keep an eye on the play calendar in the sidebar for special play opportunities!
GreenPLAY in Chinatown ParkChinatown is a bustling neighborhood, with both tourists and the community using the park. We hope to see you there to play, and we will have our Uni READ mobile reading library out during play sessions.
- Wednesdays, 11a-2p
- Fridays, 5p-7:30p
- Saturdays, 11a-3p
- GreenPLAY @ Chinatown Park featuring Seed BabiesSat, June 25, 11am – 3pmChinatown Park, John F Fitzgerald Surface Rd, Boston, MA 02111, USAPlayklevesque@rosekennedygreenway.orgChinatown is a bustling community, with a mixture of neighbors and tourists passing through the park that can engage with play. We hope to see you there with our Uni Project mobile reading library. SPECIAL ACTIVITY: Join us to start sprouting your very own bean seeds! By keeping them close to you on a necklace, your seed will have the warmth it needs to grow. Come find out more! (Cancellations and timing shifts due to weather or unforeseen events will be broadcast through our Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/HelloGreenway)
GreenPLAY at the Rings Fountain
Already called "the most unconditionally happy spot in all of Boston", the Rings Fountain is the perfect backdrop for our open play sessions. Join us for our first few sessions in the Wharf District to build with our Imagination Playground!
Already called "the most unconditionally happy spot in all of Boston", the Rings Fountain is the perfect backdrop for our open play sessions. Join us for our first few sessions in the Wharf District to build with our Imagination Playground!
- Thursdays 11a-2p
PlayCubes in Chinatown Park
We are thrilled to partner with Design Museum Boston and Playworld to bring temporary play structures to Chinatown Park as part of Design Museum Foundations Extraordinary Playscapes program!
PlayCubes, iconic cuboctahedrons designed by Richard Dattner, leave the play experience up to the child's creativity and imagination. Visit these unique playforms from now until fall.
SaturPLAY with A-VOYCE
SaturPLAY is a series of youth-led interventions activating Mary Soo Hoo Park to make Chinatown a better place to live, work, and PLAY! Teenagers from the Asian Community Development Corporation's Asian Voices of Organized Youth for Community Empowerment (A-VOYCE) program envisioned, planned and implement these activities.
May 7th (2-4pm): Games Day
June 4th (2-4pm): Outdoor Library
July 2nd (2-4pm): Independence Day
Sept. 3rd (2-4pm): Labor Day
Oct. 29th (6-8pm): Halloween Celebration
June 4th (2-4pm): Outdoor Library
July 2nd (2-4pm): Independence Day
Sept. 3rd (2-4pm): Labor Day
Oct. 29th (6-8pm): Halloween Celebration
Youth Adventure Days
Building off the success of past programming, we will be working with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston to bring youth groups from around the area to experience play on The Greenway! Youth Adventure Days include lunch from our food trucks, exploring art and play throughout the parks, riding the Greenway Carousel at The Tiffany & Co. Foundation Grove, and playing in our Rings Fountain.
While we are still piloting this program, we'd love to hear from other interested youth groups, especially those that work with underserved neighborhoods.
Play For All
As The Greenway builds its play programming, we will continue to look for innovative ways to engage everyone in everyday play experiences. Play can build community and spaces by providing engaging moments of pure fun.
Have a great idea for play? Contact us!
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