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Ritmo is Ready...
And raring to go! The annual Ritmo en Acción youth dance showcase is coming up, and you don't want to miss out!
The event, entitled 'DancEd,' will mix dazzling group and solo choreographies with a message concerning the importance of arts and education in our schools. Ritmo's teens have been working for months on a wide range of dances, and the performance promises to be another amazing demonstration of these young people's talent and dedication.
What: 'DancEd' with Ritmo en Acción
When: Sunday, May 16th, 3PM
Where: Alumnae Hall, Simmons College, 300 The Fenway, Boston
For more information, contact Barbara at barbara@hydesquare.org or 617.524.8303 x327.
You can view a flyer for the event here. (en español)
Many thanks to Simmons College for generously hosting this event, as well as the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Arts for funding Ritmo en Acción.
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Drop-in participants from the HSTF Music Clubhouse program rock the Cheverus basement at our recent 'Music in Motion' event. (Photo by Barbara Civill, 2010.)
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Music in Motion!
On April 29th, the Cheverus basement was rocking... and for once, it wasn't because of the construction next door!
Participants from HSTF's Music Clubhouse drop-in program and Community Dance Workshops joined forces to put on a recital for over 100 friends, family, and neighbors. Roughly 40 youth preformed at 'Music in Motion,' singing original songs, showing their skills on acoustic guitars and trap sets, and wowing the audience with Latin and hip-hop dance styles.
This was the second in a series of performances put on by community youth that participate in our free dance and music programs. To get involved yourself, contact Barbara (dance) at barbara@hydesquare.org or Aimee (music) at aimee@hydesquare.org. Or review our calendar below to see when you can stop by!
Also, a big shout-out to Katrina Rojas, the winner of the Hyde Square Task Force stage of Clubhouse Idol! Katrina, all of 10 years old, outsang 17 other competitors to advance to the next stage of the competition, where she will compete against youth from across Boston. The Music and Youth Initiative sponsored event will take place on May 22nd. Good luck, Katrina!
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Youth review their remarks one final time before taking the microphone at a State House rally. (Photo by Mark Saperstein, 2009. Selection from Transformation in Progress exhibit at Massachusetts State House.)
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Transformation in Progress
Our youth are constantly on the move--one moment they'll be teaching literacy at a local elementary school and the next they'll be on the steps of the State House protesting budget cuts. It's hard to keep up with all that they do!
Thankfully, two photographers have been able to capture a glimpse of our youth's work over the past year, and State Representative Jeffrey Sanchez will host an exhibit of some of their stunning images.
Mark Saperstein, an HSTF Board Member and the instructor of our Youth Pix program, contributed photos to the exhibit. Christina Wegs, a Lewis Hine Documentary Fellow, will also share some photographs from her year-long residency at HSTF that was supported by The Philanthropic Initiative and the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University.
What: Transformation in Progress Photo Exhibit OpeningWhen: Tuesday, May 11th, 4-6PMWhere: State Representative Jeffrey Sanchez's Office, Massachusetts State House Room 130The exhibit will continue to be open to the public after this date. A flyer with additional details regarding the opening is available here.
For more information, contact Rebekah at rebekah@hydesquare.org or 617.524.8303 x320.
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Youth Take on Budget Cuts
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Job Opportunities at HSTF
Donor Relations Coordinator
The Donor Relations Coordinator will assist with the organization's individual donor cultivation efforts and provide general support to the HSTF Development Department.
Facilities Coordinator
The Facilities Coordinator will support day-to-day facilties operations for two
Hyde Square Task Force office and program locations.
Mentoring Specialist
The Mentoring Specialist (an Americorps position) works closely with our Paths To College and Careers Program (PCCP) coordinator to support the operation of our college exploration and college bound mentoring programs.
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Congratulations
Aimee Tejeda!
On April 17th, 2010, our very own Aimee Tejeda won a Berklee College of Music Urban Service Award for her outstanding work with the Hyde Square Task Force Music Clubhouse.
In less than a year with HSTF, the Music Clubhouse has grown by leaps and bounds under Aimee's guidance.
"I'm excited and honored, of course. It's nice to see my work and the program be recognized, even if it is primarily the youth who have made this all happen," said Aimee.
The award was presented by Berklee's Office of Community Affairs and Engagement. We are enormously proud of Aimee and all she has done to provide access to the arts to youth in our community.
Keep up the great work, Aimee!
To learn more about the HSTF Music Clubhouse program, you can contact Aimee at aimee@hydesquare.org or 617.524.8303. You can also visit us online here.
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HAVE YOUR VOICE HEARD!
Attend a forum on the Boston Teacher's Union contract. Dr. Carol Johnson, the Superintendent of Boston Public Schools, and Richard Stutman, President of the Boston's Teachers Union, will be in attendance.
What: BTU Contact Forum
When: Tuesday, May 18 2010
5:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Twelfth Baptist Church,
160 Warren St
Light refreshments, translation, and childcare for ages 3-14 will be provided.
The Boston Parents Organizing Network, Hyde Square Task Force, and other organizations are hosting this event.
For more information, call BPON at 617.522.2766.
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In Our Community:
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JP Coalition: Tree of Life/Arbol de Vida 15th Anniversary Dinner
Wednesday, May 12, 5:30-8pm, Central Congregational Church, 85 Seaverns Ave.
Info: 524-7070.
Stand With Haiti Fundraiser
Haitian cuisine, arts and music. Proceeds benefit Partners In Health. Friday, June 4, 6:30-9:30pm at Boylston Congregational Church, 207 Amory St. $50. RSVP by May 27.
Info: 983-1057/info@irvyl.net.
Spontaneous Salsa Sundays
Beginners and intermediates welcome, no partners necessary! Sundays, 2pm, Spontaneous Celebrations, 45 Danforth St.
Info: 816-1369.
The Red Room: Making Music Out of Life
A documentary project by Christina Wegs in partnership with the Hyde Square Task Force, through May 8, Tues.-Fri., noon-6pm.
Artist's Talk: Thurs., May 6, 6:30pm.
Info: 524-8303
City Year Serve-a-Thon
A fundraiser for Boston's corps members to support their year of service. Saturday, May 22nd, 8:30am-6:30pm.
Info: 927-2300
Employment Program
If you live in JP and are looking for a job
or want a better job, Jobs for JP may be able to help. A program of the
Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation.
Info: 522-2424
x.240.
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