中華民俗藝術工作坊公演再讓觀眾驚嘆

中華民俗藝術工作坊“展翅高飛”公演後與嘉賓一起謝幕。（周菊子攝）

 “展翅高飛”舞蹈中的一幕。（周菊子攝）

(Boston Orange 周菊子麻州報導)中華民俗藝術工作坊日前在有650個座位的瑞吉斯(Regis)大學凱西劇院(Casey Theatre)，公演二場“展翅高飛”。觀眾驚嘆，社區青少年的舞蹈竟精彩奪目得有如專業演出。

            六年前曾駐波士頓服務的經文處處長賴銘琪，雲雯蓁夫婦也大讚，坦言六年前已經覺得中華民俗藝術工作坊的表演精彩，如今再看，無論是服裝，舞步，音響，燈光，舞台設計竟都還有長足進步，實在讓人驚嘆。

   “祥獅獻瑞“中這小女孩的體操功夫博得熱烈掌聲。（周菊子攝）

            不少看著中華民俗藝術工作坊成長的社區人士指出，尤其是扯鈴部分，小班男生有模有樣的一排站開，讓人一眼就感受到中華民俗藝術工作坊與其他舞蹈團最明顯的差別之一就是男生很多，還傳承有人。

            今年公演的主題“展翅高飛”，既是歡送三名團員高中畢業，即將升讀大學，離開工作坊，也彷彿寓意著創立十五年的中華民俗藝術工作坊，正步步高升，跨入更高層次階段。

   “吉祥孔雀”。（周菊子攝）

            分別在下午兩點，晚上七點半在瑞吉斯學院凱西劇院演出的“展翅高飛”，安排有 <千手擊鼓>、<紅梅踏雪>、<龍馳九宵>、<女兒會>、<小荷綻放>、<戀念台灣>、<劍舞紅袖>、<從鈴開始>、<活鈴活現>、<吉祥孔雀>、<祥獅獻瑞>、<喜妞妞>、<展翅高飛>等共13支舞蹈，既有中國傳統民俗環節，也包含現代舞，雜技，無論是舞步、音樂、燈光、服裝，以及舞台佈置，煙霧等視覺特效，都有令人眼前一亮的感覺。

            表演結束後，觀眾的雷動掌聲，激情稱讚，讓穿梭會場當帶位義工的家長們，在台上表演的青少年演員，個個心滿意足，臉上漾開止不住的微笑。

  “喜妞妞“。（周菊子攝）

           在幕後統籌策劃，甚至自己動手設計舞服，帶團到各地演出三十多場的張昆，黃美晴團長夫婦，邊感欣慰邊強調，這些成績全是團員努力，家長配合，社區支持成就出來的。查詢中華民俗藝術工作坊詳情可洽(781) 608-3971，或發電郵: cfawboston@gmail.com 。

 “劍舞紅袖“。（周菊子攝）

中華民俗藝術工作坊團長張昆（前右）謝幕。（周菊子攝）

           

2015創業楷模暨創業相扶獎選拔

2015創業楷模暨創業相扶獎選拔

為鼓勵海外僑商創業精神，僑務委員會與經濟部、經濟部中小企業處及世界臺灣商會聯合總會共同輔導中華民國全國青年創業總會辦理協助推介海外華人「2015年創業楷模暨創業相扶獎」，選拔活動推薦截止日期為本年7月31日，惠請積極鼓勵符合資格之傑出創業僑商踴躍報名參加。

相關訊息可至該總會網站http://www.careernet.org.tw/model.php或本會全球僑商服務網網站http://www.ocbn.org.tw/查詢。

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全球僑商服務網簡介

全球僑商服務網簡介

為因應海外僑臺商需求，僑務委員會（以下簡稱本會）於100年建置全球僑商服務網（www.ocbn.org.tw，簡稱OCBN），運用網際網路加各項服務功能；全球僑商服務網內容包括海內外最新「經貿訊息」、「僑臺商會動態」及「商機交流」，提供多元資訊；商管、烘焙、農林等「僑商創業影音學程」，作為僑臺商終身學習園地；「僑臺商專屬網路平臺」協助海外僑臺商會建置自有網站；「僑臺商求才求職網」協助跨國職才媒合，另配合國內美食、觀光及醫療等經貿政策設置主題專頁。目前網站提供有中英文版、行動版及「僑商網ocbn」FB粉絲團多元入口，協助海內外僑臺商即時掌握研習邀訪、海外職缺及經貿商訊，提升海外僑商發展事業能力及僑商競爭力。

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MBTA深夜班車即起只在週五，週六開行

地鐵（MBTA）的深夜班車將從六月廿七日起，只在每週五，週六開行深夜班車。最晚一班車將於凌晨兩點從城中區出發。

            MBTA表示，四月份時，該機構已宣佈將調整服務時間，經仔細觀察服務狀況一年後，MBTA將繼續深夜班車服務，但只在需求量最大的兩晚發車。

週五及週六晚的凌晨兩點，也將是接駁巴士發車的最晚時間。

15, 22, 71, 73, 77等五條較少人搭的巴士路線，將停止開行深夜班車。其他路線的巴士及火車班次，也都將縮減。

MBTA將繼續檢視深夜服務，以期在顧及開支及效率的同時，盡量滿足乘客需求。

MBTA表示，在仔細審視今年二，三月，不下1700人參加的公聽會結果後，他們做出前述服務變動決定。

            查詢詳情可上網http://www.mbta.com/riding_the_t/default.asp?id=6442451913。

Changes to MBTA Late Night Service Take Effect This Weekend

BOSTON- Friday, June 26, 2015 -   As first announced in April, changes are coming to MBTA Late Night Service.  After closely monitoring ridership levels for the year-long Late Night Service pilot program, the MBTA is implementing a schedule that continues to offer service when demand is greatest.

The following Late Night Service changes take effect on Saturday night/Sunday morning, June 27/28:

• Last subway trains will depart downtown stations at approximately 2:00AM on Friday and Saturday nights; this is also the latest time to make connections between subway lines.
• The five least productive Late Night bus routes will be eliminated: 15, 22, 71, 73, 77.
• Frequency on all other bus routes and rail lines will be reduced.

The MBTA will continue to review and modify Late Night Service to meet customer needs in a cost effective way while considering future alternative service delivery options. 

The Late Night Service changes were made following a comprehensive review and public comment process in February and March of this year involving nearly 1,700 participants.

For details on the changes to late night service, please visit MBTA Late Night. 

Baker, DeLeo, Walsh's Statement on Supreme Court Marriage Equality Decision

Governor Baker Statement on Supreme Court Marriage Equality Decision

                                                                       

BOSTON – Governor Charlie Baker issued the following statement on today’s Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges:

“For me, the issue of marriage equality is personal. I’m pleased the Commonwealth has already recognized same-sex marriages in our state, and with today’s Supreme Court decision every American citizen across the nation will have equal protection under the law and the right to marry the person they choose.”

STATEMENT OF MAYOR WALSH ON SUPREME COURT DECISION ON MARRIAGE EQUALITY 

"I am deeply moved by the news that the U.S. Supreme Court has made marriage equality the law of the land. This decision marks a milestone on our nation’s journey to become a more perfect union. I honor Jim Obergefell and all the plaintiffs and advocates who fought not only for their own rights but for the rights of all Americans to marry the person they love and enjoy equal protection under the law. I think especially of the courageous Bostonians who shared their stories with me in the early days of our struggle for Massachusetts’ pioneering marriage law. We’ve watched together with pride as our example spread across the nation and around the world. It brings Boston great joy to know that every American and every American community will experience this equality. It is a victory for democracy, for family, for community and for love."

A Statement from House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo

“As a society, one of our greatest responsibilities is to ensure that Americans are treated with equal respect and dignity. I commend the Supreme Court for its statement today that ‘the right to marry is a fundamental right inherent in the liberty of the person’ and am proud that Massachusetts led the way in fighting for same-sex marriage.

Over the years I have worked with LGBTQ advocates on numerous issues and their involvement and courage has inspired me. On this important day, I’d like to take the opportunity to thank the pioneers who worked tirelessly to make Massachusetts a bastion of equality.”

MAPC Releases Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Housing Bias Decision

MAPC Releases Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Housing Bias Decision

BOSTON – Marc D. Draisen, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), today issued the following statement:

“The Metropolitan Area Planning Council applauds yesterday’s United States Supreme Court decision the case of Texas v. Inclusive Communities. This important decision allows people to sue against public or private actions that have a discriminatory effect, without having to prove intent. It means that America will continue to pursue fairness in the distribution of housing throughout the nation.”

“Here in the Boston region, we have begun to overcome a long history of discrimination in the housing market. This decision means we can continue to make progress in creating a region that is welcoming to all people.”

“MAPC, the regional land use planning agency for Greater Boston, drafts plans to build and preserve affordable housing, trains cities and towns to comply with fair housing laws, and helps communities to cooperate on housing policy across municipal lines.

For more information about MAPC, visit www.mapc.org

第29屆中華民族舞蹈展 6/27 演出兩場

紐英崙中華藝術協會主辦的第二十九屆中華民族舞蹈展將於今年六月二十七日（星期六）假波士頓大學蔡氏演藝中心1:30PM與7:30PM盛大舉行兩場公演。由藝協舞團執行藝術總監陳玉律、藝術總監陳嘉琪、馬嘉老師、余丹燁老師與張喬老師合力製作，帶領全體傳統中國舞蹈團團員演出。另外再加上藝協今年四月四日舉辦第七屆中華民族舞蹈比賽各組第一名的精彩演出，節目豐富且多彩多姿，支支風格各異，定能讓滿場觀眾大飽眼福。

為了彰顯藝協宣揚中華文化的宗旨，今年藝協首次嘗試不消售入場劵，而改為免費索取入場劵的方式，譲更多有興趣觀賞的朋友們有機會欣賞到這兩場精彩的演出。兩場入場券可於五月三十日與六月六日兩個周週六 9:00AM 至1:00PM到波士頓華僑文教服務中心，99 Lincoln St., Newton以及位於29 Montvale Ave., Woburn 的藝協活動中心索取。同時也可於五月三十一日周日下午至位於 Belmont 的 Lexington 中文學校以及 Newton 中文學校兩地索取免費入場劵。舞展入場券也可以email 到中華藝術協會 jadelin@verizon.net索取，只要寫清楚姓名、地址、票數與場次，就可以在演出前半小時在蔡氏演藝中心門口領取到所訂的入場劵。