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singer/songwriter from the and modern Chinese dance,
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Muslim woman, which might make progressives in this
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Singer/Songwriter of the Year,
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was a fi nalist on Community Au- Bradley Bartlett-Roache (Continued on Pages 8 & 9)
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Res Publica
by David Trumbull
As you passed through the towns and cities of the Commonwealth
this December, I’m sure you noticed how many, in this secular land,
found some place to display a crèche, a public display acknowledg-
CATHEDRAL
ing the majority Christian faith of our people. Usually, nearby, stood
the menorah, a civic statement of the importance of Jews and of the
Delving into word origins of seat was in common use dur-
Jewish faith in our common life. This is as it should be.
can be quite fascinating, but ing pre-Christian times. The
It was not always so. In Puritan Boston, Christmas was not
combining those origins with back of the chair usually had
generally celebrated at all until the middle of the 19th century.
historical fact can really open a deep recession which curved
In the mid-17th century, when Puritans held political power, the
up new worlds of understand- around and sloped downward
celebration of Christmas was banned. The Puritans, you see, did
ing. In the last two issues, we at the sides, forming a kind of
not subscribe to our secular doctrine of separation of church and
examined the word “basilica,” arm support.
state. They did not consider Christmas permissible in their sect
learned of its Greek origin, and The ancients also used a
and had no qualms about using the power of the state to deny
followed it through the devel- “cathedra longa” which was
the joys of Christmas to anyone else, be it Anglican, Catholic,
opment of the Roman Catholic a luxurious easy chair, and a
Lutheran or even the non-believers who simply enjoyed a bit of
basilica as we know it today. “cathedra supine” which looked
merriment during the shortest days of the year. Imagine what
Our word for today is “cathe- like our modern steamer or deck
Puritan preacher Cotton Mather would have said from his pulpit
dral,” and its loose defi nition is chair. These last two cathedras
in North Square if he knew that a menorah would be part of public
“a large imposing church.” More were mostly used by women or
displays 200 years later! He would have probably condemned as
defi nitive would be, “the main boys, and it was considered to
witches any Jews he could fi nd in the Bay Colony. A state-run
church of a diocese and the be quite effeminate for men to
church, especially one organized around very narrow beliefs, is
seat of the bishop.” Delving into stretch out on them. There are
not likely to deal gently with other faiths or persons of no faith.
the word “bishop” we come up records of some cathedra being
Now we have freedom! Under our 1787 Federal Constitution, the
with its Greek root “episkopos,” used at the dining tables, but
United States may not establish a state church. The Fourteenth
meaning overseer, and we also the “triclinia” (dining couches)
Amendment, added in 1868, extended that prohibition to the
find that in some historical seemed to be preferred, as
States. Recognition of the universal right of freedom to practice
sketches the overseers were their use was considered to be
religion is part of the fundamental charter of our nation. Sadly,
not only called bishops, but a mark of greater distinction.
some today are attempting to change that fundamental under-
presbyters as well. It follows The seats of the cathedra were
standing of the place of religion in our secular republic. From
then, that from the word bishop not padded, but comfortable
some liberal politicians we are increasingly hearing the phrase
we went to overseer, episkopos cushions and back pads were
“freedom of worship” in place of the traditional American doctrine
(or Episcopal), and presbyter often used. Another style of
of “freedom of religion.” “Freedom of worship” merely guarantees
(or Presbyterian). Now, going cathedra was what we know as
the right to gather in church, synagogue, or other place of wor-
full circle, we fi nd that the seat a sedan chair (enclosed on all
ship for the liturgies or services of our denominations. Freedom to
of the bishop is properly called sides and provided with doors).
practice one’s religion goes beyond that, and recognizes the civic
“cathedra.” This kind of conveyance was
aspects of faith. That includes the public display of nativity scenes
Any Latin-English dictionary equipped with long poles for
and menorah (yes, that is the correct plural of menorah; my two
tells us that cathedra is a chair, applied particularly to the seat the porters.
years of Hebrew in college fi nally comes in handy). Those public
cushioned seat, litter, sedan, that had a backrest, but with
displays of faith are important reminders that not only do we have
or professional chair. History no well defi ned arms and often NEXT WEEK:
no state religion but that the state itself is not our religion. It is
tells us that the word cathedra made of wickerwork. This kind The Early Christian Church
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Arthur J. “Artie” Puopolo
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e-mail: [email protected] Arthur J. “Artie” Puopolo Artie was also one of the
of Boston’s North End founding members of the
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Beloved husband of the late of Italy in 1988, and was
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survived by numerous the U.S. Army in Korea.
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OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions
family of friends. Harborside Home, 580
of this our adopted country the United States of America: Artie lived in a beautiful Commercial Street, Boston,
To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey brownstone on Hull Street in Boston’s North on Monday, December 28th from 4:00-8:00 pm.
them: To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense End, behind the Old North Church and A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
of civic duty: In all ways to aid in making this country across the street from the famous Copp’s on Tuesday, December 29th at 9:00 am in
greater and better than we found it. Hill Burial Ground. He was a great cook and St. Leonard’s Church, corner of Hanover and
wine-maker. During the St. Anthony Feast in Prince St., Boston. To join the procession to
the North End, Artie and his wife Pat would the church, please be at the funeral home by
host the neighbors and the St. Anthony 8:00 am. Burial will be in the Massachusetts
procession with a buffet of homemade National Cemetery, Bourne, MA, at 12:30
specialties. He also provided feasts for pm. In lieu of fl owers, please make donations
Merry
customers at his shop, Court Square Styling, in Artie’s memory to either: Saint Anthony’s
in Boston. Artie treated his customers like Society, 203 Endicott Street Boston, MA
part of his family. While getting the best 02113 or The Italian Home for Children,
haircut in town, you could dine on his 1125 Centre Street, Boston, MA 02130.
homemade sausages and hot peppers, and We know that he and his wife Pat are now
Christmas
drink homemade wine while listening to together and will, as always, enjoy the seven
opera. His shop was once selected as Boston fi shes this Christmas Eve. We will miss you,
Magazine’s “Best of Boston.” our friend.
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L’Anno Bello: A Year in Italian Folklore
THINKING
Ringing in the New Year
by Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz
OUT LOUD
Naples on la Notte di San Sil-
vestro (“St. Sylvester’s Night” bySalGiarratani
— this is the Italian term for
New Year’s Eve, since Decem- Take a Breather and Enjoy the Holidays
ber 31st is also the feast day of
Once again, we have come up to the Christmas season and the
Saint Sylvester). As a boarding
arrival of yet another New Year’s. Looking back one year ago, the
school student in this city dur-
last twelve months have had their share of ups and downs. Nice
ing the 1940s, my grandmother
things happened, like the news my daughter will be getting mar-
had to exercise great caution
ried in the late spring to a nice guy from a nice family. I also lost
walking down the street on New
friends, which happens a lot once you start getting older. I also
Year’s Eve, for people threw old
lost a great cousin a few months ago. She wasn’t just a relative,
or unused or broken items from
she was a great friend, too. I will miss her smile, and plan to stay
their windows, all in the name
in touch with her family, because in the end all we really have is
of making a fresh start in the
our family. Everyone else comes and goes like ships in the night,
New Year!
but our family is a constant reminder of who we are and how we
While I do not throw things
all fi t into the big picture of life.
out my window, I do celebrate
I had to laugh with all the Star Wars hype out there. I remember
New Year’s Eve in a traditional
Christmas does not end good fortune. and folksy manner with my standing in a very long line at a movie theatre on Cambridge Street
once the page marked “Decem- New Year’s Eve feels differ- family. We gather at my aunt’s in what is left of the old West End to see the very fi rst Stars Wars.
ber 25th” fl ies off the calendar. ent than all the other days of house and enjoy a special meal That was some 37 years ago. OUCH!
True, radio stations stop play- year, carrying with it a palpable that ends with my chocolate- You won’t see me talking politics too much as we close out the
ing carols like “Have Yourself aura of anticipation and hope. and-vanilla marbled ring cake year. This is a time of refl ection on our lives. It is kind of like a
a Merry Little Christmas” and I see people going about their for dessert. Ring cakes are tune-up at the mechanic’s or a check-up at the doctor’s. We take
“Sleigh Ride” on permanent daily business — walking a another lucky food for New a break and just refl ect on the direction our life took and tune our
rotation. Yes, the presents dog, shopping at a supermar- Year’s Eve, since their shape inner being’s GPS to the road yet taken. I think of Christmas and
under the tree have been un- ket, driving home for work — symbolizes the cycle of the year. the birth of Christ, I think of childhood memories of Santa Claus,
wrapped, revealing the delights yet overlapping these scenes I love to listen to my grand- and I also think of the poet Robert Frost, and those two roads
hidden inside. However, the of everyday life is the electric mother’s stories of ancient New in front of us. Which will we take, and will we really choose the
celebrations of Christmas con- buzz of nostalgia and optimism, Year’s traditions in the small right one for ourselves. I expect to continue to both laugh and cry
tinue for a while after the holi- the profound knowledge that Italian town of her youth, such some more. Some things rarely change. I do hope that laughing
day proper has come to a close. the old year is giving way to a as the practice of sweeping out will be even more often, because without a good sense of humor,
According to old tradition and new and exciting start. I believe the door with a broom in order how much worse things could be. I also think of others who are
that famous song about five that even the twilight sky looks to chase the old year away. My less fortunate than most of us at this time of the year, and I try
golden rings, there are actually special on New Year’s Eve, glow- family plays Bingo together, to help them. We are only here on this Earth for a short time in
twelve days of Christmas. These ing with a gem-toned dark blue which is known as tombola in the scope of eternity.
days begin on the 25th and do shade indicative of the slowly Italian. Games of chance are Resolutions are made at this time of year. Lots of them. Most get
not end until January 6th, which lengthening days. The marked popular parts of New Year’s cel- quickly broken. My resolution is to become a better human being.
is the feast of the Epiphany. uniqueness of New Year’s Eve ebrations around the world, for To become kinder and more helpful to others. And to a ppreciate
In Italy, each of the Twelve is what has led a number of they symbolize the unexpected love and share it with others. Enjoy this period of rest and refl ec-
Days is imbued with a special luck-bringing folk traditions to thrill of good luck. We watch tion. We all need it to get ready for the road that awaits us.
significance. December 26th, surround this holiday. Since the televised New Year’s fes-
for example, is St. Stephen’s New Year’s Eve is laden with tivities in New York, and when
Day, la Festa di San Stefano in so much insecurity — will the the famed Times Square ball Happy Holidays
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in blissfully uncrowded stores, transition, and that loud noises of the night before. Superstition
and see family members who were especially adept at chas- decrees that the way you start Dal
are visiting from overseas. How- ing evil spirits away. Certain the year is the way you will
ever, I also spend these days foods also bestow good fortune end it, so I like to spend New
preparing for one of my favorite in the upcoming year. In Italy, Year’s Day doing a little bit of C.A.S.IT.,
holidays and what I believe to the main lucky New Year’s food the things that I love, such as
be the most mysterious date of are lentils, which are thought writing, reading, baking and
Un Mondo Di Auguri!
the Twelve Days of Christmas: to resemble coins, and as such watching a movie. Last year,
New Year’s Eve. Filled with folk- bring prosperity. They are usu- I woke up late on New Year’s
lore and tradition, the twinned ally eaten with a spicy pork sau- Day and walked to the gym on
holidays of New Year’s Eve and sage known as cotechino. My the other side of my townhouse
New Year’s Day ring in a fresh grandmother fondly remembers complex. As I walked down the
new beginning with luck and a quirky luck ritual enacted in quiet street, I noticed that the
sun seemed brighter and that
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Buon Natale
Buon Natale
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imple IMES . . .
by Girard A. Plante
With the New Year set to begin asked ‘Why did you go?’ Horst because they faced death by
next Friday, I want to share a leaned his large upper body unforgiving nationalist citizens.
story about friends of my par- forward, his thick German Horst returned to Germany
ents that refl ects these diffi cult baritone accent dropping to an to marry his wonderful wife
days of conflict abroad and eerie whisper from another era: Waltraud (“Wally” as she was
how ensuing events are pulling “Because Hitler needed soldiers, affectionately called) in 1948.
America towards monetary, not lawyers.” They raised four children:
military, and human aid to a Nearly 400,000 German sol- Dieter, Hans, Barbara and
new generation of immigrants. diers stayed in Prisoner of War Gisela. Both sons were born in
Horst was a young man at- (POW) camps in several commu- Germany; their daughters were
tending the University of Munich nities scattered across the rural born in America after Horst and
in Germany when the call to reaches of America’s heartland, Wally settled into their new
duty arrived at his city dwelling. South, Southwest, and Upstate life. Dieter, the eldest child,
That one telephone call he feared New York. My understanding answered his call to action in
more than any other changed is that Horst stayed at a POW the Vietnam War in 1968. The
his plans and his life as he left camp in Oswego, near the Marine Corps Corporal died two
to serve in the German Luftwaffe Pennsylvania border. Because years after the Fall of Saigon,
in Nazi-occupied Europe in of labor shortages created by in 1977, as a result of wounds
1938. the war, America desperately suffered in action.
At a spirited conversation required laborers at farms, Horst’s iron-clad rules kept his
in my childhood home during plants, and factories. Over 500 children from leaving the family
dinner on a warm Sunday in POW camps were built. property. He feared neighbors
August of 1982, I needed to The POWs returned to Ger- would learn his military past as
understand why he enlisted to many after the end of WWII, a pilot in the Nazi Luftwaffe (air
go to a war he disdained. So I but many feared going back force). Wally was a secretary in
a local hospital’s billing offi ce in
Buon Natale my hometown. She had been a
teacher in her Germany home-
town prior to and during the
war. For more than 30 years,
Horst worked as a mechanic at
a Ford Motor plant.
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I boasted that my dad fl ew 47
sorties over Germany. Horst
paused from fi nishing his meal.
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Versi e Voce di Natale
by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari
The Eleventh annual Christmas Concert hosted sung in the vernacular, their message perfectly
by Sacred Heart Church took place this past conveyed through the expressiveness of their
Saturday, December 19th. The Saint Leonard performance.
Choral Society in collaboration with The North The Saint Leonard Choral Society then took
End Chamber Orchestra under the direction of center stage performing a series of hymns
Music Director Dr. Dan Drzymalski presented interspersed with well-chosen readings from
Versi e Voce di Natale, a continuation of the con- the writings of Ettore Brogno (read by A ngelo
cert series Concerto di Italia. Cattaneo) and Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
The concert was held in the grand setting (read by A ntonella Spinace-Casale). Soloists
of Sacred Heart’s upper church located in the Antonio DiCiccio singing “Gesu Bambino” and
North End’s historic North Square. Returning Dr. Lori Jurgen singing “O Holy Night” added
as special guests was Our Lady of Czestochowa tremendously to the evening. The con-
Parish Choir under the direction of Mata cert ended with a sing-a-long of traditional
Saletnik. Christmas hymns that included the lovely
Concert goers were greeted by a warm wel- “Tu Scendi Dalle Stelle,” everyone’s favor-
come from Maestro Drzymalski followed by a ite. The highlight of the evening occurred
blessing from Fr. Claude Scrima, Parochial Vicar when Dr. Drzymalski sang a love song in
of Saint Leonard Parish. Laurie Warnock, Presi- Polish to his new born son Damian and wife
dent of the Choral Society, who also performed Dr. Agnieszka, who were in the audience.
and served as concert narrator, followed with a Concert-goers were then invited to Saint John
brief overview of the concert which was to cel- School Hall where light refreshments were served
ebrate Christmas in verse and voice, thus the by parish volunteers who also baked many of the
title Versi e Voci. The concert opened with the delicious cookies and cakes. We look forward to
Overture from The Nutcracker by P. Tchaikovsky next year’s concert which has become a wonder-
beautifully performed by the expanded North End ful addition to Christmas in the North End.
Chamber Orchestra. We would like to wish all our readers a very
Our Lady of Czestochowa Choir followed with Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Buon
a lovely selection of Polish hymns beautifully Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo.
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New Year’s Eve Tips for Your Dog
Let’s Count Our Blessings …
When you think of New Year’s of dogs don’t enjoy the company morphed into a frazzled, edgy,
Eve, you probably think of fun of other dogs, most love to play worried jangle of nerves. Your
Cataldo Interiors Home would like to wish you parties, noise, and libations. and just hang out with other dog will pick up on your stress,
all a very happy holiday season and a blessed However, your dog’s idea of a dogs. Find a play group (or start and he may be likely to bark
New Year. perfect New Year’s Eve is prob- one) of other nicely behaved more, turn a deaf ear to com-
ably snuggling with you on the dogs. Your dog will love you mands, and chew.
couch and watching the ball fall for it. Take a Break. Deep in your
in Times Square on the televi- New Year’s Resolution #5: heart, you know you can ac-
sion. No matter how you decide Take as good care of yourself as complish more if you relax. Just
to celebrate, it is a great time to you take care of your dog. Your 15 or 20 minutes of happy time
make some resolutions for the furry friend needs for you to be with your pet will make all of
year ahead with your dog. healthy and long-lived, just like you feel better. A simple walk
New Year’s Resolution #1: you want him or her to be. So, can help both you and your dog
Get your pooch’s weight where go get your own annual check- deal with holiday stress. Dur-
it belongs. In a recent study, up! Check with your own doctor ing that walk, the two of you
thinner dogs lived an average of about a diet and exercise plan. can renew your bond. You’ll be
more than 2 years longer than Step one might be a long, lovely on friendship time, not holiday
slightly chubby ones. You want walk with your favorite dog on time. When you come back into
your dog with you for as many New Year’s morning. And that the house, your dog won’t care if
years as possible, so talk to may start a whole new season your house isn’t picture perfect,
his or her vet about a sensible in your life with your dog. and the break will remind you
weight loss plan. Stress Less. Do you spell that sharing time with creatures
New Year’s Resolution #2: Get “holiday” S-T-R-E-S-S? The you love is part of what makes a
vigorous exercise at least fi ve odds are you’re spending half house a home. If you don’t have
times a week. That’s pretty easy of December frantically shop- 20 minutes at the moment,
to do with a dog, since it might ping, wrapping presents, baking take one minute. Give your dog
mean just chasing his favorite cookies, and maybe even still a (healthy) treat. Scratch him
toy around the house for 20 decorating the house. For lots or her behind the ears. Take a
minutes at a time. Walking for of people, the holiday season mini-break, and it will do won-
most dogs is the ideal exercise. is also a time when the job re- ders for your stress levels.
New Year’s Resolution #3: Get quires overtime hours. As the Wishing ALL my readers and
an annual physical check-up stress piles up, imagine what pooch friends and of course, my
for your dog. Just one appoint- you seem like to your dog. The friends at the Post-Gazette a
ment a year with your vet can gentle, patient person who your Happy New Year.
save your best friend’s life. animal loves has suddenly That’s all for now!
New Year’s Resolution #4:
Give your dog some social time
with other dogs. While a fraction Happy Holidays
LUCIA
Take a moment this year to look around at all you are
blessed with. These thoughts will take you gracefully into
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the New Year. Remember, anything is possible!
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ORIGINATION PIPES AND POPS CONCERT
Professional youth dance The best of Boston’s brass
companies will perform a high and percussion artists join
energy hip hop piece. Dance Harry Huff, an organist with
styles include hip hop, African imagination and verve, in a
and contemporary. The dancers supersonic program, playing
have toured in South Africa, electrifying arrangements of
Ghana, Senegal, England and popular classics, as well as
France. leading the audience in singing
PAA SECK DIERY BAND stirring favorites.
Paa Seck Diery was born PUPPET SHOWPLACE:
into a griot family in Senegal, CARDBOARD EXPLOSION
West Africa, and has carried “Cardboard Explosion” brings
his M’Balax musical talent to original stories to life using
Cambridge. He’ll kick off First nothing but cardb oard and
Frog Pond Skating Spectacular Night’s evening concert with the power of your imagination.
deep, danceable grooves, send- With audience input, puppeteer
tive energy and talents through Cultural Association (GBCCA) into this Boston artist’s origi- ing a positive message with his Brad Shur transforms simple
dance. promotes public awareness of nal songs and electrifying live lyrics and good energy. cardboard shapes into elabo-
CONUNDRUM NINE Chinese culture and heritage, performances. PEOPLE’S PROCESSION rate puppet characters, then
A four-piece hard rock ’n’ roll to enhance the well-being and MEET THE KING OF TO BOSTON COMMON brings them to life right before
band with prog, funk, metal, social standing of Chinese- INSTRUMENTS Join the giant puppets, your eyes.
classic rock, boogie, blues, and Americans, and provide an ORGAN DEMONSTRATION marching bands, a sparkling PUPPET SHOWCASE:
jazz influences from Boston. environment for people to learn Experience the “Sensur- dragon and more with your MEET THE PUPPETS
Since the band’s inception, they Chinese culture, language, and round” magnificence of Old lanterns and light sticks as See how puppeteers use
have released two full-length arts. The Percussion Team and South Church’s mighty 1921 the People’s Procession makes breath, movement, and focus
albums, played shows across Waist Drum Troupe will perform Skinner orchestral pipe organ its way from Copley Square to to bring a world of handcrafted
the Boston area, and toured the on stage in Copley Square while — affectionately dubbed the Boston Common for the 7:00 characters to life. From Muppet-
East Coast on the Offi cial Stand members of the GBCCA will lead “Copley Philharmonic Organ” PM fi reworks! style mouth puppets to mari-
Up Tour. arts and crafts in the Boston — played by renowned organist PHUNK PHENOMENON onettes, you won’t want to miss
COPLEY SQUARED Public Library. Harry Huff. A crew of professional danc- this fun, interactive, hands-on
An inventive, participatory THE HOUSE O’SHEA DANCE ACADEMY ers from the Boston area whose exhibition!
parade including music, pup- ON THE CLIFF The O’Shea-Chaplin Academy mission is to educate and en- RESTLESS ROAD
pets and volunteers from the A four-piece, ’70s-inspired, of Irish Dance has been teach- tertain today’s youth through Talented. Charming. Unstop-
audience, that will culminate high-energy rock band from ing modern and traditional a style called “EDUTAINMENT.” pable. Just a few words that
in an interactive instant pag- Boston with a passion to bring Irish dancing to children and They blend all styles of Urban describe this group. America
eant directed by a narrator on rock ’n’ roll back to the masses. adults for over 60 years. The Dance and started a Hip Hop for fi rst became acquainted with
stage. Whether it be your fi rst rock dancers have won regional, na- Hope to help raise awareness this country music trio while
FROG POND experience or hundredth, no tional, and international titles, for the life-threatening disease watching Season 3 of The X
SKATING SPECTACULAR matter your age, they want and senior dancers have gone Sanfi lippo Syndrome. Factor USA.
Join The Skating Club of you to know rock ’n’ roll is for on to professional careers in
Boston at The Boston Common everyone. Riverdance and Lord of the
Frog Pond for a FREE fi gure JOE DIAS Dance.
skating ice show featuring solo- When his younger sister
ists, Team Excel Synchronized passed away after a long bat-
Skating, and Theatre On Ice tle with cancer, Joe began Buon Natale
teams. Ring in the New Year channeling his raw emotions
with friends and family! into music. Overnight, fans
GBCCA started gathering, support-
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