It's all Hawaii tonight!

Join Somerville Arts Council for a Hawaiin theme night in Union Square!

Grab your leis and flowered shirts as Todd Sargent transforms Union Square into a tropical destination, with sights and sounds from the Hawaiian isles.
DJ Brother Cleve will launch the evening with a tropical soundtrack to a backdrop of vintage surf and Hawaiian footage. The Mai Tai Serenaders, featuring Rick Russo on ukulele, will croon to the sounds of Hawaiian pop. Polynesian Dance Arts will perform Tahitian dance as well as the Hulas of Hawaii. Headlining the evening will be Waitiki, presenting lounge sounds in the vein of Martin Denny, Les Baxter and Arthur Lyman, along with original compositions, for a sonic Tiki cocktail.
The evening will finish with a pastiche of clips from films and documentaries about Hawaiian music, including Susan Friedman’s “The Ki Ho’alu: That’s Slack Key Guitar.” Sargent, responsible for turning the space under McGrath Highway into a 70’s dance rave up this summer, will create a magical landscape, festooning Union Square with palm trees and other tiki ephemera.

The first 50 people to arrive receive a free lei.

Friday: 9/14 (Tonight!!)
Rain date: Saturday 9/15
Union Square
Somerville
7:30p-10p

Calling all Somerville Dog Lovers

I wish I had a puppy. I would take him to this doggy heaven! AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day. At Nunziato Field. You may also know it by seeing all the super awesome kickball players there on Wed/Thurs. nights this summer. Speaking of, if you own a very large white dog and often go to the dog park-your dog is awesome! He was considered our mascot.
In appreciation for all dog lovers, there will be pet portraits, pet massages, and nail clippings.

Saturday 9/15
10:30am-2:00pm
Nunziato Field
Summer St.

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Rock & Roll Yard Sale

An outdoor sale of all things rock and roll! Cd's, vinyl records, t-shirts, old stereos, posters, and more! Vegan food and vintage clothing will also be around.
DJ xdonricklesx will be providing the entertainment

everything he will be playing was found in thrift stores or at yard sales - and always bought for a buck or less . . .everything is priceless . . . No DJ secrets here!
there will be a "Now Playing" and "On Deck" display to showcase the music being played for curious listeners

There will also be a hideous lamp contest. "Better to Curse the Darkness" If you have a lamp with character, or just plain hideous you are encouraged to bring it and join the contest. The winner will be voted "Worst in Show" and the light bulb will be mashed with a hammer.

Union Square
Somerville
9/15
3:00p-7:00p

Oh yes it's 80's night, oh what a night!

There was nothing super great about the 80's minus the music. Several places hold 80's night, and here is a new addition!
Holiday Inn's Night Games. They host an 80's dance party every Thursday night 8p-2am. Free appetizers, prizes, and games!

80's dance party
Night Games Night Club
30 Washington St.
Somerville
Behind the Holiday Inn

Never forgotten

As we are all well aware: today is the 6th anniversary of 9/11. In my lifetime, the most devastating day our country has ever seen. Some prefer to take a moment by themselves, others may prefer support.
Tonight a candlelight vigil will be held in Somerville. It begins at the Cedar St. entrance to the community path. Honor guards from both police and fire departments will also march.
Candles will be provided.
7:15pm
For more information call: Nancy Aylward at 617-625-6600, ext. 2100.

Davis Square Block Party

Davis square lover? Or even a young professional who lives there and is a Davis Square hater-you are invited! DARBI is presenting its first annual Davis Square Block Party.

The Davis Area Resident/Business Initiative (DARBI) is a newly formed community organization whose goal is to maintain and enhance the quality of life in the Davis Square area through creative and strategic collaboration between residents and the business community.

You will have a chance to meet your neighbors, business owners, and enjoy food from Redbones.
Cost: $5 for DARBI members
$10 for non-members.
Not a member, but would like to be? You can sign up at the event, and still get in for $5. Memberships are $20 for the year, and includes a free T-shirt!
Don't forget to check out the door prizes and the cash bar!

Proceeds from the event will support the HONK! Festival’s return to Davis Square Friday, Oct. 5. HONK! (www.honkfest.org) is a grassroots festival of activist street bands from all over the United States and beyond, playing music that celebrates progressive ideals.

Monday 9/10
6p-8p
Redbones
Chester St. (Davis Sq.)

Grecian Food Festival

Feta mmmm. Lots of food actually. Lamb, Moussaka, Gyro, Souvlaki, Pastichio, Spanakopita, just to name a few. Where? Somerville Greek Music and Food Festival. Starting today! Festival will have live Greek music nightly.

Headlining the Festival will be live Greek music by the The Makredes Ensemble on Friday Night and The Greek Mudic on Saturday Night and The Makredes Ensemble on Sunday Night.

Schedule:
Friday: 12p-2p (lunch)
Friday: 5p-11p
Saturday:12p-11p
Sunday: 12p-9p

Online Raffle Tickets
Raffle prize: New 2007 Piaggio Fly 50 Scooter and a special memorial service for the victims of 9/11 and for all Americans who gave their lives in the Greek War of Independence.




Domination of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church
29 Central St.
Somerville
Free entry as well as parking


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>>Schedule of Events

Meat Puppets Tonight

Meat Puppets are playing at the Middle East tonight and tickets are still available.

>> Meat Puppets tickets via ticketmaster

ReXercise

Can't find the time for the gym? Or can't find time to make new friends? That's my issue, ever since college the friends have all settled in, families, moved away, fun, fun, fun. Or lack there of. For me kickball has been the answer. But, kickball can't be the answer for everyone. So, how about walking? Somerville is starting a walking club for ladies.

The Somerville Recreation Commission is accepting registration for the women’s walking program, “RecXercise.” The program is offered Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the high school field house. This “prescription for fitness” program includes a warm-up, paced walking to music, and a cool-down.

Registration will be held Thursday 9/13 from 6p-8p. Or you can get registration forms online.
Walking group will start 9/17 and will run until March.

Gamble Much?

On average the MA lottery makes $700 per resident annually. Cambridge residents spend around $466 while Sommervile residents spend $816. Why such a difference? Is it cuz in Somerville our housing is cheaper and we have sooo much extra money to throw around, or cuz you Cantabrigians think you are so smart you know gambling is a waste of money? What do you think?

>> On average, Cambridge residents spend $466.31 gambling with state

Tango by Moonlight

Dancing under the stars, literally. It is so romantic.

Join us to dance the Argentine Tango outdoors in a romantic and atmospheric setting,or just to watch and listen to the music.

Not sure how to Tango? Impromptu 15minute lessons available.
On the Weeks pedestrian bridge near Harvard Square (at Memorial Drive, just east of JFK Street, across from DeWolfe Street).

Thursday 8/30
7:30p-11:00p (free)
Rain date: 8/31.
Tango by Moonlight™ is sponsored by The Tango Society of Boston

>>Tango Society

Somerville Outdoor Movie Addition

Some of you may remember the post in July about the Somerville outdoor movies. Well an addition has been made. Due to popular demand Madagascar has been added to the line up. Madagascar will be shown tomorrow 8.28 at Hodgkins Park. (Holland St./Simpson Ave.) Movie will start at dusk.
Also added to the line up was viewers choice Ferris Bueller's Day Off. (Conway Park) Footloose was a close second, but unfortunately will not be seen until next year.

Porter Square redesign

First of all, I had no idea Porter Square has the name due to a claim of naming the porterhouse steak. Secondly, why can't we be cool like Harvard and Davis?. Do we even want to be? Has the design project really helped Porter? As someone who walks that area daily it seems about the same to me and although it is spruced up a bit, whats the deal with the checkers. What do I know about the subject anways, link below to an article writen by someone who knows what they are talking about.

>> Between a rock and hard place; Re-visiting the Porter Square design project

Camberville Dancing

OK, again, I am going to try something new. As some of you may have noticed Rachel rarely posts, so this is my thing. SO-I can do whatever I like! Down to business, this is going to require responses from you readers.

Who knows of a good dancing place on Saturday nights?

*It is my birthday and I need help. Few requirements:
~I like this side of the river
~Bands are OK. (Burren for example is perfect, BUT, all of Cambridge and Somerville attempt to fit in the backroom.)
~I like top 40, classic, 80's.
~I like bars, not clubs.

Thoughts? Help!!

Back up dancers

Back up dancers are needed for a gig at the Middle East on Thursday. I am unsure at this time what kind of music it is, but I am sure you can find that out. This is not a paid gig, but will get lots of exposure in the "local scene." Rumor has it, it will be a sold out show. Rehearsal will take place Wednesday evening at 234 Huntington Ave. Call Jay @ 978-604-9256 if you are interested.

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Hurricane Katrina

The two year anniversary is approaching, and it is important to realize there is still a lot of work that needs to be done in New Orleans. Join Karl Seidman and Leigh Graham for a free presentation.

Seidman and Graham play integral roles in the strategic planning for redevelopment in New Orleans through MIT’s Department of Urban Studies and Planning. They will discuss their work and the department’s New Orleans Rebuilding Initiative, including the status of rebuilding, challenges and deep seeded problems, and national dissemination strategies. This is a great opportunity to truly understand the damages and the work ahead to rebuild after Hurricane Katrina.

In order to sign up, email Amy Wheeler
TODAY! Tuesday 8/21
6:00-8:00pm
The Democracy Center
Harvard Square
45 Mt. Auburn St.

America's Next Top Model

I don't usually watch this show, I admit I have seen it, but only at the gym, because i don't even have cable. But anytime there is a reality show and they say someone is from Mass, i get super excited. So here is your chance beautiful Boston ladies!
America's next top Model is coming to Boston tomorrow. They will be at Felt. There are some eligibility requirements of course. Some of them are:
*Must be at least 5'7" (check with some to height to spare!)
*Be beautiful (check)
*No previous modeling in a national campaign within the last 5 years (check)
*18-27 years old. (check hit the end of the range today!)
*Not currently holding a public office (check-phew, being VP of SGA in college would have killed my shots.)
*Willing to be photographed clothed, partially clothed, or naked. (NOT CHECK)
Shoot, having sweet calf muscles probably won't help my un-toned belly look nice. I am out.
But good luck to everyone else!

Felt
Boston
12:00-4:00
Tuesday 8/21

>>Application and schedule

Chartreuse Cocktails

DrinkBoston.com and LUPEC Boston (Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails) have joined forces for a party with the Green Goblin girls. They will discuss Chartreuse with a bartender disguised as a Carthusian monk to assist with the history, and the ladies will mix drinks for you along with appetizers with fresh ingredients.

Chartreuse, the brilliant green, 110-proof spirit made by Carthusian monks in France and flavored with 130 herbs and other botanicals, is perhaps the noblest of liqueurs. If you’ve had Chartreuse, you know that nothing else tastes quite like it. How do you even begin to describe its bright, herbal complexity? You don’t. You just mix it into a cocktail and admire the distinctive result. At the Green Street event, you’ll taste cocktails made with green Chartreuse, described above, and its sibling, yellow Chartreuse.

Green Street
Central Square
Sunday 8/19
7:00pm
Ticket Price $35 (Includes 4 Chartreuse beverages and appetizers)
Advance tickets available by calling Green Street 617-876-1655 or emailing LUPEC Boston.

>>DrinkBoston

Cambridge Arts Festival

Cambridge artists on display next to the Cambridgeside Galleria. What more could you want?!?! Shoppng, music, art, AND activities for the kids.

The festival will be an arts festival with a focus on performing arts, visual
arts, and culinary arts. The festival will be located in Cambridge, MA alongside the CambridgeSide Galleria at Canal Park. Throughout the festival, international musicians, local bands and music students will perform on one stage in front of an expected all day crowd of 15,000! Musical acts include the Kenwood Dennard Power Trio (Sting), Hiran Bullock (Paul Simon), and Tal Wikenfeld (Chick Corea).

Amongst the diverse musical lineup, CAF will feature arts and cuisine from businesses of Cambridge as well as the greater Boston area. Being an enjoyable event for the whole family, the festival also provides activities for children and adults under the School of Groove music tent. With a focus on community building through music and the arts, CAF offers a true taste of Boston.

>>CAF

Gluten Free

My mom has been on gluten free (basically means wheat free) for a few years now. When she comes to visit it's sometimes hard to find places to grab a quick bite to eat. Come to find out, right down the street from my house the Oxford Spa has a good selection of Gluten free baked goods. I have yet to check it out, but next time my mom is up I will be sure to stop by.

>> Chowhound Gluten Free tread