拜登今頒發總統自由獎章表揚 希拉蕊、喬治索羅斯、羅伯甘迺迪等19人

美國總統拜登

              (Boston Orange) 美國總統拜登 (Joe Biden) 將於今日 (1月4日)下午1點，在白宮頒發象徵美國民間最高榮譽的總統自由獎章，表揚曾為美國及世界做出巨大貢獻的19人。

拜登總統在白宮頒發總統自由獎章。

              拜登總統將在頒獎典禮上發言，感謝他們曾為美國的繁榮、價值及安全，以及世界和平，或是其他的重大社會、公共，私人事件，有過傑出貢獻，使美國成為一個更好的地方。

美國前國務卿希拉蕊 (Hillary Rodham Clinton)

              這19人有前政府官員，歌影明星，以及慈善家，包括美國前國務卿希拉蕊 (Hillary Rodham Clinton) ，著名金融大鱷，創辦了開放社會基金會的喬治索羅斯 (George Soros) ，西班牙菜廚 José Andrés，具傳奇性的搖滾樂隊U2主唱Bono，曾得過5次艾美獎，4次金球獎，1次格來美獎的影星，也是著名的帕金森症研發擁護者Michael J. Fox，得過2次奧斯卡獎的著名導演及演員丹佐華盛頓 (Denzel Washington) ，著名籃球明星魔術強森 (Earvin “Magic” Johnson) ，促進同性戀族群權益的企業家Tim Gill，以慷慨支持重建歷史地標和美國文化機構文明的著名投資公司The Carlyle集團共同創辦人David M. Rubenstein等人。

Michael J. Fox

              獲表揚者中有4人已辭世，分別為美國前國防部長Ashton Baldwin Carter，創辦密西西比自由民主黨，轉變美國境內族裔正義的Fannie Lou Hamer，曾任美國總檢察長，致力解決貧窮與不公平問題的羅伯甘迺迪 (Robert Francis Kennedy)，曾任美國汽車公司 (American Motors Corporation)主席及董事長，擔任過第43屆密西根州長，以及美國第3任住宅及市區發展部長的George Romney等人。

                             收看白宮視頻可上網:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ox_h0l56aE

              獲表揚的19人如下: 

 The following individuals will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom:

José Andrés 

Earvin “Magic” Johnson

José Andrés is a renowned chef who popularized the cooking of his native Spain in his adopted home of the United States. A proud immigrant dedicated to building longer tables, his World Central Kitchen has revolutionized the way food aid reaches communities affected by natural disasters and conflict around the world.

Ralph Lauren

Bono
Bono is the frontman for legendary rock band U2 and a pioneering activist against AIDS and poverty. He brought together politicians from opposing parties to create the United States PEPFAR AIDS program, and is co-founder of campaigning organizations ONE and (RED).

Ashton Baldwin Carter (posthumous)
Ash Carter served as the 25th Secretary of Defense and devoted his career to making the nation safer for all. Throughout his career, he served under 11 Secretaries of Defense in both Democratic and Republican administrations.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

David Rubenstein

Secretary Clinton made history many times over decades in public service, including as the first First Lady elected to the United States Senate. After serving as Secretary of State, she became the first woman nominated for president by a major United States political party.

Michael J. Fox
Michael J. Fox is an actor who has won five Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Grammy Award. He is a world-renowned advocate for Parkinson’s disease research and development.

Tim Gill

representative of George Soros

Tim Gill is a visionary entrepreneur whose work has advanced LGBTQI rights and equality. After transforming the publishing industry through groundbreaking software, he leveraged his success to secure key victories in the fight for marriage equality and anti-discrimination protections.

Jane Goodall

Denzel Washington

Dr. Jane Goodall is a world-renowned ethologist and conservationist whose research transformed our understanding of primates and human evolution. She is a passionate advocate for empowering individuals and communities to protect and preserve the natural world.

Fannie Lou Hamer (posthumous)
Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer transformed the struggle for racial justice in America. As a founder of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, she challenged the exclusion of Black voices in the political system and laid the groundwork for the 1965 Voting Rights Act.

Earvin “Magic” Johnson

Anna Wintour

Earvin “Magic” Johnson is a legendary retired basketball player who led the Los Angeles Lakers to five championships. Off the court, he is a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist who supports underserved communities through his Magic Johnson Foundation.

Robert Francis Kennedy (posthumous)
Robert Francis Kennedy is remembered as an Attorney General who fiercely combatted racial segregation, and as a United States Senator who sought to address poverty and inequality in the country. His legacy continues to inspire those committed to justice, equality, and public service.

Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren is a fashion designer who redefined the fashion industry with a lifestyle brand that embodies timeless elegance and American tradition. He has influenced culture, business, and philanthropy, notably in the fight against cancer and the preservation of the Star-Spangled Banner.

Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi is the most decorated player in the history of professional soccer. He supports healthcare and education programs for children around the world through the Leo Messi Foundation and serves as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

William Sanford Nye
Bill Nye has inspired and influenced generations of American students as “Bill Nye the Science Guy.” His dedication to science education continues through his work as CEO of the Planetary Society and as a vocal advocate for space exploration and environmental stewardship.

George W. Romney (posthumous)
George Romney was a businessman who served as the chairman and president of American Motors Corporation. A public servant, he later served as both the 43rd Governor of Michigan and the 3rd Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

David M. Rubenstein
David Rubenstein is co-founder and co-chairman of The Carlyle Group, where he built one of the most successful global investment firms. He is renowned for his philanthropy and generous support for the restoration of historic landmarks and the country’s cultural institutions.

George Soros
George Soros is a philanthropist who four decades ago founded the Open Society Foundations. Through his network of foundations, Soros has supported organizations, and projects across the world that strengthen democracy, human rights, education, and social justice.

George Stevens, Jr. 
George Stevens Jr.’s cultural contributions and creativity have illuminated American ideals of racial equity and justice for half-a-century. His award-winning career has been dedicated to preserving and celebrating American film and the performing arts, including founding the American Film Institute and creating the Kennedy Center Honors.

Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington is an actor, director, and producer who has won two Academy Awards, a Tony Award, two Golden Globes, and the 2016 Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award. He has also served as National Spokesman for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America for over 25 years.

Anna Wintour
Anna Wintour is a renowned fashion icon who has led Vogue as editor-in-chief since 1988. A champion for philanthropic causes, she is also the leading architect behind the annual Met Gala fundraiser and chief content officer of Condé Nast.

紐英崙婦女新運會年初二團拜 9月迎接 85週年

紐英崙婦女新運會會長張青梅(右四)、李盧蓮馨(右三)邀請嘉賓，右起中華公所
主席雷國輝、波士頓僑教中心主任高家富、波士頓市第二區市議員Ed Flynn，
紐英崙至孝篤親公所候任主席陳秀珍，
曾任紐英崙中華公所主席的黃國威等人合影。(周菊子攝)

               (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導) 紐英崙婦女新運會1月2日晚在波士頓華埠肥牛火鍋開年聚餐，五、六十人在” 炊煙”繚繞中寒暄、敘舊，抽獎的歡聚一堂，開心非常，還談論今年9月將慶祝成立85週年。

紐英崙婦女新運會會長張青梅(右)、李盧蓮馨(左)表示明年將慶祝85週年。(周菊子攝)

              波士頓市第二區市議員愛德華費連 (Ed Flynn)應邀出席，送上表揚狀，並嘉勉該會在社區中扮演重要角色，不但照顧各人自己的家庭，還回饋社區，支持那些有需要的人。他覺得自己很榮幸能夠代表波士頓的亞裔族群。

              紐英崙中華公所主席雷國輝看到座中有曾與他搭檔多年，在中華廣教學校董事會服務多年，曾任波士頓國民黨常委，如今已年逾90的李伍乞蓮等人，先開心說要向尊敬的長輩們拜年，接著才稱許婦女新運會資歷悠久，在社區中地位重要。

右起，曹李秀萍、呂錦芳，以及李伍綺蓮(左二)都是紐英崙婦女新運會的
資深幹部。(周菊子攝)

波士頓僑教中心主任高家富則以廣東話祝福婦女新運會眾人，身體健康，萬事勝意，新年快樂。

今年續任會長的李盧蓮馨和張青梅表示，跨入新的一年，該會有3個主要工作方向，一是提升婦女地位，一是敦請前輩分享經驗，一是舉辦健康講座，針對婦女的需要，和中華耆英會等機構合作，邀專家講談預防性醫療知識，例如子宮頸癌，卵巢癌等等，希望借著防範於未然，也是中醫治未病的精神，促使更多婦女關注，維護自己的健康，減少病痛。

紐英崙婦女新運會在肥牛火鍋慶祝2025年。(周菊子攝)

李盧蓮馨笑說，在身體健康之外，婦女會還重視端正儀容，來年將籌備美容相關講座，要讓會內每一位婦女都變成美女。

李盧蓮馨(左起)和出席嘉賓鄭慧民、譚柏霖夫婦、關麗莎，司徒宗達、
阮謝少珍，黃國威等人打招呼。(周菊子攝)

曾任紐英崙婦女新運會會長的曹李秀萍、李廖任寬，鄧秋華，呂錦芳等人這天都出席與後輩歡聚，其他嘉賓包括波士頓國民黨常委張韻蘭，曾任紐英崙中華公所主席的黃國威，鄭慧民，即將出任紐英崙至孝篤親公所主席的陳秀珍，龍岡親義公所主席關麗莎，鳳崙公所主席司徒宗達，昭倫公所元老級人馬譚伯林等人。

紐英崙婦女新運會的年輕會員們。(周菊子攝)

李盧蓮馨(右)和黃國威(左)謝謝肥牛火鍋老闆(中)。(周菊子攝)

中華表演藝術基金會1月11日將由魏靖儀、汪奕聞演奏張玹作品

魏靖儀和汪奕聞。(中華表演藝術機機會提供)

           (Boston Orange) 中華表演藝術基金會將於1月11日(週六)晚8點，在在新英格蘭音樂學院喬丹廳 (Jordan Hall) 舉辦第36屆音樂季第2場音樂會，邀小提琴家魏靖儀（William Wei）和鋼琴家汪奕聞（Evan Wong）同台演出作曲家張玹的《Earthing 安土》等作品。

魏靖儀是備受國際矚目的臺灣新生代小提琴家，2013年初試啼聲就奪下庫柏 (Cooper) 國際小提琴大賽首獎，2015年在比利時伊莉莎白女王 (Queen Elisabeth) 國際音樂大賽榮獲桂冠。2018年獲得 Salon de Virtuosi 藝術事業獎。

比利時《晚訊報》讚譽他「在音樂中燃燒熱情與率性，直到樂曲完結。」《西德日報》稱「魏靖儀已證明自己是位大師，以一種魔幻敏銳的方式詮釋音樂。」

魏靖儀曾以獨奏家身分與世界各地頂級音樂家以及交響樂團合作演出，獲得高度關注。目前使用由奇美文化基金會贊助提供的1722年史特拉底瓦里「姚阿幸—艾爾曼」名琴。

鋼琴家汪奕聞曾於2016 年獲得第六屆仙台 (Sendai) 國際鋼琴賽銀獎及觀眾獎，日本《Chopin》雜誌形容他擁有「充滿透明感優美音色，在嚴謹詮釋中充分展現出豐富才華」。

他曾到過世界各地與頂級音樂家、室內樂團，以及交響樂團合作，2020年秋，德國 的Acousence Label發行了他的第一張專輯《Beethoven, Chopin & Others》。2024年他再次發行專輯，錄製了作曲家張玹的作品，《Earthing 安土》。

近年來，汪奕聞曾多次受國內外各大學音樂系、國際鋼琴音樂節邀請，舉辦大師班，教學、演講，並一度擔任中國哈爾濱音樂學院特聘教授。目前他是日本經紀公司 Yatabe Music Associates 旗下藝術家，在國立台北藝術大學任教，也在臺北市立大學、輔仁大學授課。

1月11日當晚，魏靖儀和汪奕聞將在北美首演張玹的《Songs of Dun Ren ( 敦仁之歌)》中的 “床上的劇場《Theater on the BEDs》”，另外演奏蕭斯塔科維奇 (Shostakovich)：G大調小提琴與鋼琴奏鳴曲，作品134號，克拉拉舒曼 (Clare Schumann)：小提琴與鋼琴三首浪漫曲，作品22號，羅伯特舒曼 (Robert Schumann): D小調第二小提琴與鋼琴奏鳴曲，作品121號等曲目。

音樂會票價為 $20 (7- 13歲)、$40、$60。在事先預訂的原則下，主辦單位為14歲以上學生，非學生提供免費贈送票，籲觀眾勿帶6歲以下兒童入場。查詢詳情可上中華表演藝術基金會官網: http://www.chineseperformingarts.net/contents/season/20250111/index.html。

波士頓名人系列 2/8 獻演陶康瑞和Caleb Teicher的「對位」

 (Boston Orange 編譯) 著名鋼琴家暨作曲家陶康瑞 (Conard Tao) 和著名編舞家暨舞蹈家Caleb Teicher將於2月7日、8日在波士頓藝術學院 (Boston Arts Academy) ，攜手為波士頓名人系列演出3場，具創意的「對立觀點 (Counterpoint)」。

奠基於兩位藝術家傑出才能的這場表演，由於波士頓名人系列和波士頓藝術學院之間的獨特合夥關係，成為少數可以使用波士頓藝術學院先進設施的獻演者，將共演出3場，分別為2月7日的晚上8點，以及2月8日的下午2點和晚上8點。

演出地點地址為波士頓市芬衛區的波士頓藝術學院 ) 174 Ipswich St., Fenway。

「對位」突顯了這對正升中二人組的獨特藝術實踐——陶康瑞的精湛鋼琴演奏和Teicher開創性的踢踏舞編排——把他們帶入一種橋接其個人創意能量的共同表達方式。陶康瑞和Teicher透過各種音樂流派的和聲、節奏和戲劇相互作用找到了獨立但相互依賴的表達方式。

該節目風格多樣的曲目包括 J.S. 的《詠嘆調》。巴赫的《哥德堡變奏曲》、Art Tatum用大步鋼琴演奏的“切羅基 (Cherokee)”、Schöenberg’的《五首鋼琴曲》中的“華爾茲”，作品23號，Gershwin的標誌性作品，改編成鋼琴獨奏曲的《藍色狂想曲》，摘自陶康瑞為以前合作藝術家創作的《更多永遠》（2019），以及其他作品。

           「對立 (Counterpoint)」的門票起價為 44 美元。 2 月 8 日晚上 8 點，在演出結束後還將安排有藝術家對話環節。購票可上網Caleb Teicher & Conrad Tao | Celebrity Series of Boston。

 CONRAD TAO AND CALEB TEICHER’S “COUNTERPOINT”:

A UNIQUE COLLABORATION OF MUSIC AND DANCE

 The duo’s latest performance follows a residency at Boston Arts Academy (BAA).

 Celebrity Series is among the first presenters to bring nationally acclaimed artists to BAA’s state-of-the-art theater.

Boston, MA — January 2, 2025 – Acclaimed pianist/composer Conrad Tao and celebrated choreographer/dancer Caleb Teicher join forces for “Counterpoint,” an innovative collaboration presented by Celebrity Series of Boston. The show, which builds on both artists’ distinctive talents, runs for three performances on Friday, February 7 @ 8 pm and Saturday, February 8 @ 2 pm and 8 pm. “Counterpoint” plays at the Boston Arts Academy (BAA) Theater, 174 Ipswich Street in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood. Celebrity Series’s unique partnership with BAA allows it to be one of the few presenters to utilize the school’s state-of-the-art theater. 

“Counterpoint” highlights its rising duo’s distinct artistic practices — Tao’s virtuosic piano performance and Teicher’s groundbreaking tap choreography — and brings them into a shared expression that bridges their individual creative capacities. Tao and Teicher find separate but interdependent expressions through harmonic, rhythmic and theatrical interplay across a wide variety of musical genres. 

The program’s stylistically diverse repertoire includes “Aria” from J.S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations, Art Tatum’s stride piano rendition of “Cherokee,” Schöenberg’s “Walzer” from Five Piano Pieces, Op. 23, Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue arranged for solo piano, excerpts from Tao’s score for the artists’ previous collaboration More Forever (2019), and other works. 

BOSTON ARTS ACADEMY RESIDENCY

For three days before their public performances, Celebrity Series has arranged for Teicher and Tao to bring BAA students into their process, offering a workshop on collaboration and improvisation, opening rehearsals to the school community, and encouraging students to participate in the theatrical production process with mentors who will lead them through lighting, stage and sound design, as well as stage management. 

“Conrad and Caleb’s residency at BAA is a new step in a ten-year partnership to engage young people in the magic of making, presenting, and producing art on stage,” says Celebrity Series President and Executive Director Gary Dunning. “We’re excited to watch the magic that unfolds behind the scenes when students and Celebrity Series artists work together.” 

“Boston Arts Academy is honored to partner with Celebrity Series and welcome this production,” says Maura Tighe, BAA’s Artistic Director. “The partnership aligns with BAA's mission to educate the next generation of artists, scholars and global citizens. The program will include a master class with Caleb and Conrad, and the opportunity for technical theater students to work in backstage positions.” 

Tickets to “Counterpoint” start at $44 and are available here. A post-performance conversation with the artists is planned after the 8 pm show on February 8.