團長的話 – 于波士頓文協國樂團2012年度公演

潘台春,波士頓文協國樂團 歡迎大家蒞臨觀賞今晚文協國樂團及青少年國樂團的年度公演。國樂團今年進入了第二十八周年,青少年樂團也已經成立第十二年了。 在5月19日的公演前,潘台春(右)同指揮陳志新(中)、低音提琴手Marvin Drake合影。

当代艺术家蔡国强 雕塑作品MIT揭幕

【侨报周末实习记者刘丹、特约记者李强波士顿图文报道】5月10日下午,由麻省理工学院(MIT)斯隆商学院委任,MIT视觉艺术中心项目承担,中国著名艺术家、福建泉州籍的蔡国强最新雕塑作品“锁链石”在MIT校园内揭幕,并将永久摆放在毗邻斯隆(Sloan)管理学院北侧的花园内(下图)。这也是艺术家蔡国强首个作为公共艺术展示的雕塑作品亮相在大学校园内,这件作品同时象征着斯隆商学院多年来在敎育和文化方面与中国的紧密联系。 蔡国强和助手黃千欣(左)在揭幕仪式上。

我在波士顿当菜农

朱新生,波士顿双语网专栏作家 春天到了,波士顿迎来了一年最美好的季节。工作之余,我把不少时间花在了家中的蔬菜园里。有一帮喜爱在家种菜的朋友经常通过网路交流心得,以园会友。大家交换种菜经验,计划今年的种菜方案,育苗工作经验交流,到最后品尝各自种的成果,几份付出、几份收获只有我们这些菜农们最清楚。

艾克顿华人足球队元旦训练忙

【侨报周末特约记者李强波士顿图文报道】波士顿2011年的冬天比较温和,除了10月底的一场大雪之外,基本上没有降雪。2012年元旦下午,气温接近华氏50度,艾克顿(Acton)华人足球队在艾克顿高中的足球场举行了例行训练。近30位球员沐浴着温暖的冬阳,分两队展开了练习赛。球员们在球场上奔跑、传接球、射门,潇洒地迎接新年。

闲读近乎勇 朱小棣谈读书和创作

【侨报周末特约记者李强波士顿报道】4月底,记者在哈佛大学住房硏究中心(Joint Center for Housing Studies)与著名中英文双语作家朱小棣先生作了访谈。在哈佛工作了14年之后,朱小棣即将到华盛顿任职。朱小棣向记者热情地介绍了硏究中心的历史,回顾了他过去10多年来的创作历程,并表示虽然他即将离开波士顿,但是他会带着对这座美丽的城市和她的文化底蕴的眷念开始人生新的旅程。 朱小棣在离职前,同哈佛大学住房研究中心创建人邓禄普(John T.Dunlop)教授的油画合影。

Michael Wong Among Volunteers of the Year at Boston Main Streets’ 16th Annual Awards Ceremony

By David Li, bostonese.com Boston – Mayor Thomas M. Menino, together with Department of Neighborhood Development Director Evelyn Friedman, WPLM Easy 99.1’s “Strictly Sinatra” host Ron Della Chiesa, and the Boston Latin School Wolftones presented awards at the Boston Main Streets (BMS) 16th Annual Awards Ceremony, which took place at the majestic Strand Theatre in… Continue reading Michael Wong Among Volunteers of the Year at Boston Main Streets’ 16th Annual Awards Ceremony

中華廣教學校聽說讀寫比賽獻禮母親節 慈善步行籌款萬餘元

5月11日,12日,13日,中華廣教學校課余班、周六班和周日班數百位師生及家長在廣教大禮堂舉行了聽說讀寫比賽暨母親節慶祝活動。活動分別由廣教老師張匯千、冼愛心和唐瑋擔任司儀,學前班到九年級的學生都有參與競賽與表演。 課余班演唱《世上只有媽媽好》

Tufts University Unveils Plans for New Medical Research Laboratory to Focus on Tuberculosis

BOSTON – Tufts University today announced that it will seek approval from the Boston Public Health Commission to build a 1,700 square foot biosafety level 3 research laboratory within its School of Medicine’s existing Biomedical Research and Public Health Building at 136 Harrison Avenue. The Arnold 8 Biosafety Laboratory will enable Tufts researchers to find… Continue reading Tufts University Unveils Plans for New Medical Research Laboratory to Focus on Tuberculosis

Governor Patrick Breaks Ground on First-in-the-Nation Biomanufacturing Center at UMass Dartmouth

FALL RIVER – Wednesday, May 16, 2012 – Governor Deval Patrick today broke ground on the $28 million Massachusetts Accelerator for Biomanufacturing (MAB) at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. The facility, a result of Governor Patrick’s $1 billion Life Sciences Initiative, is expected to create 120 construction jobs and ten permanent jobs and strengthen Massachusetts’ standing as a… Continue reading Governor Patrick Breaks Ground on First-in-the-Nation Biomanufacturing Center at UMass Dartmouth

Boston Erhu Ensemble To Delight Chinese Music Fans on June 2

By David Li, bostonese.com On Saturday, June 2, Boston Erhu Ensemble will present a Chinese music concert at the First United Methodist Church, (645 Main St.), in Melrose at 7 PM. This concert will feature both traditional Chinese folk songs as well as arrangements of contemporary music pieces, and bring joy to many traditional Chinese… Continue reading Boston Erhu Ensemble To Delight Chinese Music Fans on June 2