INSIDE THIS ISSUE

THE BUZZ ............... 1

THE WORD ON

YOUR FINANCIAL

FUTURE .................. 3

HAPPENINGS .......... 4

CURRENT

EVENTS .................. 7

THE ARTS ........ 14-15

Films ......................... 14

Music and Dance ...... 14

HEALTH AND

FITNESS ................ 16

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THE BUZZ

“Jazz music is America's past and its potential, summed up and sanctified and accessible to anybody who learns to listen to, feel, and understand it. The music can connect us to our earlier selves and to our better selves-to-come. It can remind us of where we fit on the time line of human achievement, an ultimate value of art.”

~ Wynton Marsalis

ALL THAT JAZZ, AND MORE

by Pat Williams

The history of jazz can be traced back to when slaves from West Africa arrived in North America, bringing strong musical traditions with them. The genre emerged in New Orleans between 1820 and 1850. It is referred to as America’s music but is difficult to define. Throughout the 20th century, a number of different styles evolved including ragtime, swing, bebop and jazz fusion. Smooth jazz became successful during the early 1980’s but today, traditional jazz is still popular. A new wave of young artists

have integrated jazz into their repertoires: Esperanza Spalding, Gregory Porter, Robert Glasper and Trombone Shorty among them.

Aided by radio, a booming recording industry and a large number of nightclubs that offered aspiring musicians a forum to hone their craft, from the 1920’s through the 1960’s jazz was arguably the most popular music in the United States and around the world. But the number of venues where jazz is played has steadily decreased. Attendance at large, outdoor jazz concerts, however, has remained constant. The Newport Jazz Festival, considered to be the grandfather of all jazz festivals, continued its 60+ year tradition last weekend. This year, the Saturday show was sold out. And locally, the Berklee Beantown Jazz Festival has been a staple in Boston since it was founded by local entrepreneur Darryl Settles in 2001. According to Berklee College of Music, which took over the festival in 2007, Boston’s biggest block party has drawn 75,000-80,000 music fans over the past few years.

Recently, several festivals have come to neighborhoods in the Greater Boston area. The Hyde Park Jazz Festival premiered in 2010 and was held July 23rd and the first Cambridge Jazz Festival also took place at the end of July. In late August, the Dudley Jazz Fest (DJF) will make its inaugural debut in the heart of Roxbury. The DJF is the brainchild of Fred Woodard. Woodard came to Boston in 1975 to attend Berklee College of Music and remained in the city after he graduated, “It just kind of worked out that way. Most everybody

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THE BUZZ (cont’d)

ALL THAT JAZZ, AND MORE (Continued from Page 1)

who went to Berklee had some kind of plan to go to New York. I was one of them but basically, it just worked out another way,” Woodard said. The jazz guitarist has incorporated the genre into his personal and professional life. By day he teaches guitar at the Roland Hayes School of Music in Roxbury and by night and on weekends, he is a working jazz musician, "I have four classes a day of guitar students. They vary in level, a lot of them will come in and don’t play at all and then there’s some, when they come in, they’ve never played before but they hunger for more when they come back,” Woodard said. According to Woodard, young people are not exposed to the music largely due to the lack of curriculum in public schools and the proliferation of hip-hop and pop music, most of which is computer generated.

Woodard sees a coming of age for the once popular music, “I think most people if they are musically inclined, once they hear it, it’s something they want to explore,” said Woodard. The lack of both airplay and venues as well as the high cost of attending concerts was one of the reasons Woodard founded the DJF, “I just felt that the community needed something that a lot of other communities have such as live music. The purpose of [starting the DJF] was to expose people to the music and the other is to give musicians the opportunity to perform in this type of setting,” said Woodard. “My idea was to help provide a free concert so people can hear what’s it’s all about. Plus, it raises the morale of the community, it’s something to look forward to and be proud of.”

The DJF will feature local artists, Woodard’s own band The Fred Woodard Collective featuring Woodard’s son Fredrick on violin, Akili Jamal Haynes on bass and Matthew Williams on drums; vocalist Eula Lawrence; saxophonist Stan Strickland; and big band The Makanda Project, “I was going for variety, different combinations of musicians. The leader of the Makanda Project, John Kordalewski, has been a good friend of mine for many years and I ran some ideas by him as to what I wanted to do. We put our heads together and came up with other groups to fill in the roster. These folks have been around for a while doing their thing so they are not only well known in Boston but they have a following beyond Boston,” Woodard said. Woodard collaborated with Creative Cultural Arts and Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative (DSNI) and received funding from the Riley Foundation. If this year’s DJF is successful, Woodard hopes to expand the event to include a national artist or band in the future.

Ultimately, the goal of the DJF is to expose neighborhoods of color to live jazz music performed by local artists and to have people in the community walk away with a good feeling about their neighborhood and themselves, “I just hope that [the audience], most importantly, will gain an appreciation for live music, jazz in particular,” Woodard said.

Presented by Creative Cultural Arts, the Dudley Jazz Fest takes place on Saturday, August 20, 2016 from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 p.m. at Mary Hannon Park, 613 Dudley St. in Roxbury. Live performances by The Fred Woodard Collective, The Makanda Project, Eula Lawrence and Stan Strickland. For more information, call (857) 225-5049, email ccarts@comcast.net or visit www.creativeculturalarts.org.

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THE WORD ON YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE

HELPING GRADUATES START ON SOLID FINANCIAL GROUND

With graduation season drawing to a close, many recent graduates are making their first major decisions about the future – where to live, which job to take and how to spend their non-working hours. Stepping out on their own often comes with another big first – being financially independent. While this newfound control can be enjoyable, the added responsibilities may also be overwhelming. If your child is a new graduate, help him or her start off on solid financial ground with the following advice.

Study your employee benefits. For many recent grads, this is the first time they’ve been offered a 401(k), health insurance or the chance to purchase additional time off. Before enrolling in benefits, graduates need to research and understand their options. Graduates should remember that it’s okay to have questions, such as whether they should consider disability insurance or if a plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA) is the right fit. A good place to find information is through the human resources department or benefits provider. They will likely have the resources and staff available to help.

If graduates have questions specific to their financial situation, consider meeting with a financial professional. A financial advisor can provide objective advice and answers to more technical questions. Ultimately, graduates should have enough information and guidance to feel confident making their benefits selections.

Walk away from marketing pitches. One of the greatest financial risks for young adults is falling prey to special deals that sound too good to be true such as “zero-down,” “no payments until 2018,” and “buy one, get one free.” New graduates are prime targets for deals on everything from cell phone plans and furniture, to cars and houses. Graduates who are considering a purchase with a snazzy offer should ask the tough questions, “Am I ready for a new car, or am I considering a car because of this offer?” Those who decide to make a purchase should research the offer and compare it to competitors’ offers to make sure it’s a fair deal. In many cases the added interest and possible fees could make the price tag more than they “bargained” for.

Have a plan for your debt and credit. Graduates today have more student loan debt than previous generations, which means balancing their post-grad lifestyle with student loan payments is a top priority. Consider the value of consistently paying above the minimum amount due. Establishing this responsible habit can help avoid costly interest rate charges and late fees.

The same thinking should be applied to credit. It’s important for young adults to establish a good credit history, so opening a credit card can be a wise financial move. However, graduates should stick to one or two credit cards to avoid overextending their credit.

Develop a budget. New grads quickly learn that living on their own comes with a long list of expenses. And, that without careful planning it’s easy for their hard-earned paychecks to trickle away. Creating a budget can help young adults feel in control and accountable for their cash flow. Budgeting, while often a mundane task, allows graduates to ensure their money is being spent – or saved – on the items that are most important to them.

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Darryl Ruffen, CFP®, MBA is a Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Danvers, MA. He specializes in fee–based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 13 years. To contact him you may call (978) 777–8382, Joanne Reilly and Associates, 175 Andover St., Suite 304, Danvers, MA 01923. http://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/darryl.r.ruffen/.

Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., a registered investment adviser.

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HAPPENINGS

KIDS BOWL FREE THIS SUMMER

This summer, kids bowl free at select bowling centers throughout the country. Parents who sign up their child(ren) will receive weekly emails, which provide two free coupons per day for their child(ren) throughout the summer. For more information or to sign up for the program, visit www.kidsbowlfree.com. This is a FREE event.

BLUE STAR MUSEUMS

Blue Star Museums is offering free admission to more than 2,000 museums in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and American Samoa, to the nation’s active duty military personnel including the National Guard and Reserve and their families through Monday, September 5, 2016. For a complete list of participating museums or for more information, visit http://arts.gov/national/blue-star-museums. This is a FREE event.

MELNEA CASS RECREATIONAL COMPLEX POOL

The Melnea Cass Recreational Complex swimming pool is now open seven days a week from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Admission is free and there are usually one or two lanes set aside for lap swimming. The pool is located at 120 Martin Luther King Blvd., Roxbury, MA. For more information, call (617) 445-0062. This is a FREE event.

18TH CENTURY CHOCOLATE MAKING DEMONSTRATIONS

Taste the sweeter side of the Revolution at 18th Century Chocolate Making Demonstrations daily from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through October 31, 2016 at 21 Unity St., Boston, MA. Visitors will be able to touch, taste, smell and experience 18th-century chocolate as it was enjoyed by some of Boston’s most famous Revolutionary-era patriots. The costumed interpreters discuss the way colonial Americans prepared and consumed chocolate. Discover where chocolate comes from and how it is made. And after you have learned all there is to know about chocolate, you get a free taste of the delicious drink enjoyed by John and Abigail Adams. For more information, visit http://oldnorth.com/captainjacksons/. This is a FREE event.

BOSTON CALLING BLOCK PARTY

The Boston Calling Block Party will be held every Thursday at 5:00 p.m. in Dewey Square Park, Congress and Summer Sts., Boston, MA. This weekly, summertime block party offers live music and lawn games, as well as beer and wine for purchase. You must be 21+ to be admitted. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/bostoncallingblockparties/. This is a FREE event.

HIGHLAND STREET FOUNDATION’S FREE FUN FRIDAYS

Every Friday through August 26, 2016, Highland Street Foundation invites Massachusetts residents and tourists to visit 70 museums and cultural venues at Free Fun Fridays. For more information, call (617) 969-8900 or visit www.highlandstreet.org. This is a FREE event.

SOWA OPEN MARKET

The award-winning SoWa Open Market is back. Every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., visitors can sample the region’s best collection of local artisans, farmers and specialty vendors. Also explore 90 artists’ studios, 60 shops and galleries and the SoWa Vintage Market located adjacent to SoWa Open Market. The SoWa Open Market is located at 530 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA. For more information, visit www.sowaboston.com.

PEACE B-QUE

A Peace B-Que will be held Saturday, August 13, 2016 from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Peace Institute, 15 Christopher St., Dorchester, MA. Performances by local artists, arts and crafts, face painting, photo booth, ice cream and more. This is a FREE event.

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HAPPENINGS (cont’d)

SUMMER RESTAURANT WEEK BOSTON 2016

From Sunday, August 14 through Friday, August 19 and Sunday, August 21 through Friday, August 26, 2016, restaurant-goers can enjoy gourmet prix-fixe dining at top Boston area restaurants at Summer Restaurant Week Boston 2016. Participating restaurants will offer three pricing tiers for each meal period. Lunch menus are available for $15, $20 or $25 and dinner menus are priced at $28, $33 and $38. Price and number of courses vary by restaurant. For more information, visit www.restaurantweekboston.com.

ONE WORLD

One World is a summer program that introduces culture and arts to the children of Boston. One World will be held Tuesday, August 16, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon at the Mary Baker Eddy Library, 200 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA. The Mary Baker Eddy Library will offer activities that are designed to connect children (ages 4-10) to the Library’s historical collections. Each week features live performances, sing-alongs, arts and crafts, storytimes, face painting, book giveaways and admission to the world-famous Mapparium. To register or for more information, call Marie Palladino at (617) 450-7203 or visit www.marybakereddylibrary.org. This is a FREE event.

MAHA HOMEBUYER CLASSES

MAHA HomeBuyer Classes are held monthly at a variety of locations. Graduates from the MAHA classes will receive a certificate which will allow the participant access to a number of programs that assist first–time homebuyers. The certificate is also a requirement for acquiring lottery property and certain mortgage products in Boston and other cities and towns. Graduates are eligible for free one–on–one credit and homebuying counseling. The classes are 12 hours by either attending four evenings or two Saturdays and the cost is $50 per person and $75 per couple. For more information, email Hilda Fernandez at hfernandez@mahahome.org or visit www.mahahome.org. The class schedule is as follows:

Tuesday and Thursday, August 16, 18, 23 and 25 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at MAHA, 1803 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA

Tuesday and Thursday, September 27 and 29 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Stony Brook Commons Community Center, 26 Blueledge Dr., Roslindale, MA

Thursday, October 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the SBLI Office, 1 Linscott Rd., Woburn, MA

Saturday, October 22 and 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at MAHA, 1803 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA

PROJECT R.I.G.H.T., INC. SUMMER PAINT NIGHT SERIES WITH SPARC! THE ARTMOBILE

The Project R.I.G.H.T., Inc. Summer Paint Night Series with sparc! the ArtMobile will be held Wednesday, August 17, 2016 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Melnea Cass Recreational Complex, 120 Martin Luther King Blvd., Roxbury, MA. Summer means painting outdoors. Come paint with a celebrated community artist and learn artistic techniques and process. Art supplies provided and take home your cherished creations. Open to all ages, beginners are welcome. For more information, call Evan Hines at (617) 445-0062. This is a FREE event.

ROXBURY STRONG: A STORY OF EMERGENCE

Roxbury Strong: A Story of Emergence will be performed on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. and Saturday, August 20 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. at Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley St., Roxbury, MA. To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Madison Park Development Corporation commissioned a summer performance featuring teens and experienced actors, on the history of Roxbury since the 1960s. For more information, visit www.madison-park.org. This is a FREE event.

CASS FAMILY OLYMPICS DAY

The Cass Family Olympics Day will be held Saturday, August 20, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Melnea Cass Recreation Complex, 120 Martin Luther King Blvd., Roxbury, MA. There will be a variety of the different events including a swim meet, Kiddie Olympics for ages 3-10, awards and a cookout, line dancing and much more. Register between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. and receive a free Cass Day t-shirt and lunch tickets. This is a FREE event.

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HAPPENINGS (cont’d)

DANCING IN THE PARKING LOT: OUTDOOR COMMUNITY TABLES DINNER

The Fourth Annual Community Tables Dinner will be held Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. at Haley House Bakery Café (Parking Lot), 12 Dade St., Roxbury, MA. This year’s menu includes roasted chicken, seasonable vegetables and dessert (vegan cutlets also available). Food will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. There will also be dancing, face painting and balloon animals. Music by DJ Jose Masso and the JP Honk Band. For more information, visit www.haleyhouse.org. Pay what you can, suggested donation $10.

GREENWAY LUNCH TIME TOURS

Greenway Lunch Time Tours will be held Friday, August 26 and September 23, 2016 at 12:00 Noon at the Rose Kennedy Greenway, Boston, MA. Ever want to learn more about your park’s history, design, programs and hidden gems? Take a lunch time stroll through The Greenway with members of the staff and see what makes Boston’s only organically-maintained park so special. Registration is required. To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rose-kennedy-greenway-lunch-time-tour-tickets-25023685517. This is a FREE event.

THE 43rd ANNUAL BOSTON CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL

The 43rd Annual Boston Caribbean Carnival will be held Saturday, August 27, 2016. At 6:00 a.m., J’Ouvert begins at the corner of Blue Hill Ave. and Morton St. and culminates in front of Franklin Park Zoo. At 1:00 p.m., the parade will begin in front of the Roxbury YMCA, 285 Martin Luther King Blvd., Roxbury, MA and winds its way up Warren St., through Grove Hall and into Franklin Park. A food court in front of the Zoo will feature Caribbean and American cuisine in addition to arts and crafts and much more. For more information, visit www.bostoncarnival.org. This is a FREE event.

MICHAELIZATION

VerBaLizAtiOn will celebrate MiChAeLizAtiOn on Monday, August 29, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley St., Roxbury, MA (doors open at 6:30 p.m.). Come celebrate the 58th birthday of the King of Pop. Light refreshments. For more information, call VCR at (617) 480-7663 or email bloodskinland@yahoo.com. This is a FREE event, however, free will donations encouraged.

BABY DIAPER BANK

A Baby Diaper Bank will be held Saturday, September 3, 2016 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Grove Hall Branch Library, 41 Geneva Ave., Dorchester, MA. If you are a parent of a baby and cannot afford diapers, the Baby Diaper Bank may be for you. The Baby Diaper Bank seeks to meet the needs of income-challenged parents to make sure that they have clean diapers for their babies. For more information, call (617) 427-3337 or visit www.lanniesneighborhood.org. This is a FREE event.

ART + SOCIAL PRACTICE BASIC TRAINING WORKSHOP

An Art + Social Practice Basic Training Workshop will be held Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Parker Hill Branch Library, 1497 Tremont St., Roxbury, MA. This basic training for artists will discuss and define artists’ place in the neighborhoods, community and the world and will provide information on how to develop a general understanding of how to apply information skills and strategies into the real-life experience of artistic pursuit through personal, environmental and community responsibility and respect. To register, email missionhillartists@gmail.com. Please put Basic Training in the subject line and include your name and phone number. Space is on a first-come, first served basis. This is a FREE event.

BOSTON ARTS FESTIVAL

The Boston Arts Festival will be held Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, 105 Atlantic Ave., Boston, MA. The Boston Arts Festival is designed to launch Boston’s arts season. The festival is a showcase of juried visual artists who exhibit and sell one-of-a-kind and limited edition works of art. There will also be interactive family friendly activities throughout the park. For more information, call (617) 635-3911. This is a FREE event.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 12

8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Diane Schuur appears at Scullers Jazz Club in the DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel, 400 Soldiers Field Rd., Boston, MA. For more information, call (617) 562-4111 or visit www.scullersjazz.com.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 13

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 19

7:30 p.m. Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials featuring Selwyn Birchwood at the Regattabar at the

Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., Cambridge, MA. For tickets, call (617) 395-7757 or visit www.regattabarjazz.com. This is a FREE event.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 20

7:30 p.m. Dwight & Nicole Summertime Soul at the Regattabar at the Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., Cambridge, MA. For tickets, call (617) 395-7757 or visit www.regattabarjazz.com. This is a FREE event.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29

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THE ARTS

FILMS (In Theaters)

FIVE NIGHTS IN MAINE

Sherwin (David Oyelowo) considers himself a good man, though flawed like any other. He is deeply in love with his wife, Fiona (Hani Furstenberg). When she starts acting distant after returning from a visit with her estranged and ill mother, he shows concern. Soon, their conversations lead to fights, the worst in their marriage. He learns that she can no longer imagine herself as a mother, leaving him confused and angry and their marriage in splinters. Before there can be resolution, Fiona dies in an auto accident after driving distractedly on the freeway. Sherwin is devastated. All that is dear to him, his wife, his sense of self and his future, vanish. In the middle of his grief, Sherwin receives a phone call from the person he least expects, Fiona’s mother. She invites him to visit her in rural Maine, saying: “It might do us both some good.” Sherwin decides to go to Maine, and embarks on an unlikely journey of healing, compassion and empathy. Five Nights in Maine also stars Rosie Perez and Dianne Wiest.

MORRIS FROM AMERICA

Morris From America centers on Morris Gentry (Markees Christmas) a 13-year-old who has just relocated with his single father, Curtis (Craig Robinson) to Heidelberg, Germany. Morris, who fancies himself the next Notorious B.I.G., is a complete fish-out-of-water—a budding hip-hop star in an EDM world. To complicate matters further, Morris quickly falls hard for his cool, rebellious, 15-year-old classmate Katrin (Lina Keller). Morris sets out against all odds to take the hip-hop world by storm and win the girl of his dreams. Morris from America opens nationwide on Friday, August 19.

MUSIC AND DANCE

BERKLEE SUMMER IN THE CITY 2016 CONCERT SERIES

As the weather warms up, join Berklee faculty, students and alumni at the Berklee Summer in the City 2016 Concert Series. The Berklee Summer in the City Concert Series presents performances throughout the Greater Boston area through September. The series brings neighborhoods alive with free programs of pop, rock, jazz, Latin and more, some of Berklee’s most promising young artists are poised to share the skills they hone on campus with the local community. For more information, visit www.berklee.edu/events/summer/. This is a FREE event.

SALSA IN THE PARK

Salsa in the Park will be held every Monday through the end of September from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Blackstone Community Center Courtyard, 50 West Brookline St., Boston, MA. There will be children’s activities, lessons for all levels from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m., a Casino and Rueda de Casino lesson at 6:30 p.m., a beginner’s lesson at 7:15 p.m., a Silent Rhythms Salsa Class (for those who are deaf and/or blind) at 7:00 p.m., social dance to the best Salsa and Bachata music by DJ Hernan with fantastic guests and performances throughout the evening by amazing local and national performers varying in music and dance genres from the traditional and folkloric to the modern and contemporary. In case of rain, the event will be held inside of the Blackstone Community Center. Donations are welcome. For more information, call (617) 286-6382. This is a FREE event.

MAKANDA PROJECT CONCERTS

The Makanda Project will perform on Saturday, August 13, 2016 from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the First Church in Roxbury, 10 Putnam St., Roxbury, MA; and Saturday, August 20 at the Dudley Jazz Fest, Mary Hannon Park, Dudley and Howard Sts., Dorchester, MA. For more information, visit http://makandaproject.com. This is a FREE event.

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THE ARTS (cont’d)

MUSIC AND DANCE (cont’d)

MAGIC 106.7 FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL

With family-friendly movies shown under the stars, the Magic 106.7 Family Film Festival is a great summer night out. Entertainment, children’s activities and giveaways will be held every Saturday through August 27, 2016 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. All movies will start at sundown. Rain dates will be held the following Tuesday. Picnic blankets and beach chairs are welcome. Discounted parking available in the Prudential Center Garage. This is a FREE event.

August 13 │ Zootopia

August 20 │ A Bug’s Life

August 27 │ Mary Poppins

ELMA LEWIS PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK

Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park will be held every Tuesday through August 16, 2016 at Franklin Park (Overlook Ruins), Pierpoint Rd., Dorchester, MA. Founded in 1966, the Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park has hosted Duke Ellington, the Billy Taylor Trio and more. There are events for all ages. In the morning, dance events get everyone up and moving and in the evening, concerts showcase talents from local communities and neighborhoods. For more information, visit www.franklinparkcoalition.org. This is FREE event.

August 16 at 6:00 p.m. / AJ Smooth

SUMMER IN THE CITY ENTERTAINMENT SERIES

The Summer in the City Entertainment Series will take place every Tuesday and Thursday through September 8, 2016 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Boston Harbor Hotel, 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA. For a complete list of all Summer in the City events or for more information, call (617) 439-7000 or visit www.bhh.com. This is a FREE event.

Tuesday SUMMER SOUL Thursday BLUES BARGE

August 16 Ray Greene August 18 James Montgomery

August 23 World Premier Band August 25 Fat City Band

August 30 Soul City September 1 Greg Burroughs

September 6 Soul Sound Revue September 8 Louis Bello

SUMMER JAZZ AND BLUES CONCERTS

Summer Jazz and Blues Concerts will be held at the South End Branch Library, 685 Tremont St., Boston, MA. There will be seven to nine musicians, including three vocalists on the final night. For more information, visit www.friendsofsouthendlibrary.org. This is a FREE event.

August 23 – Let’s Groove Tonight: A Funky Dance Party featuring Ivory Jones and White Chocolate, Antonio Tha Great, Sarah Soulchild, Jimmy Dow-Dow, Stevie Q, Tommy Bounce, Thunderfoot and surprise special guests.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT CONCERTS AT CITY HALL PLAZA

Wednesday Night Concerts at City Hall Plaza will be held from August 3 through 24, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall Plaza, 1 City Hall Sq., Boston, MA. These performances feature exciting, non-stop entertainment for music lovers of all ages. For more information, call (617) 635-4505. This is FREE event.

August 24 – Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes

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HEALTH AND FITNESS

EARTHSEED YOGA PRESENTS HUMAN NATURE OUTDOOR YOGA

Earthseed Yoga presents Human Nature Outdoor Yoga every Monday at 6:00 p.m. at Dorchester Park, 2180 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA and every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Hunt/Almont Park, 40 Almont St., Mattapan, MA. Wear clothes that you can move in comfortably. Please bring a yoga mat and water. To RSVP, call (617) 917-4440 or visit www.earthseedyoga.com. This is a FREE event.

EARTHSEED YOGA’S ADULT YOGA CLASSES

Earthseed Yoga presents Adult Yoga Classes every Saturday through August 27, 2016 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Parker Hill Branch Library, 1497 Tremont St., Roxbury, MA. This class is for adults ages 55 and older. Wear clothes that you can move in comfortably. Yoga mats and props will be provided. All experience levels are welcome. To RSVP, call (857) 312-9941 or (617) 427-3820. This is a FREE event.

BOSTON PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION FREE EXERCISE CLASSES

The Boston Public Health Commission will offer Exercise Classes through Friday, September 2, 2016 in neighborhoods throughout Boston. The classes include Boot Camp, Evening Groove, Line Dancing, Lunchtime Groove, On the MOVE!, Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba and Salsa Dancing. For more information, visit www.bphc.org/whatwedo/healthy-eating-active-living/Boston-Moves-For-Health/Documents/2015_Summer_Fitness_Series_Brochure.pdf. This is a FREE event.

BOSTON REACH COALITION MEETING

The mission of Boston REACH Coalition is to promote health equity and eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities in Boston. The Boston REACH Coalition is led by the Boston Public Health Commission in partnership with community residents. The Coalition partners with community groups, health care providers, health experts, businesses and faith-based leaders to improve the conditions in neighborhoods that shape the health and well-being of community residents. The Coalition meets on the first Monday of the month. In the case of a holiday, the meeting is held the following Monday. Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. The Coalition membership is open to all and children and youth are welcome. The next meeting will be held September 12, 2016 at the Grove Hall Community Center, 51 Geneva Ave., Dorchester, MA. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call (617) 534-2291 or visit www.bphc.org. This is a FREE event.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING

Dana Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center offers a Prostate Cancer Support Group Meeting every second Wednesday of the month. The next meeting will be held September 14, 2016 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Dana–Farber Cancer Institute (Smith Building, Room 308–309), 44 Binney St., Boston, MA. This support group focuses on the needs of Black men. Meet with prostate cancer survivors, talk with leading medical specialists and understand your treatment options. Everyone is invited, food will be served and parking is free. For more information, call Mark Kennedy at (617) 632–6694 or visit www.prostatehealthed.org. This is a FREE event.