INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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

HAPPENINGS .......... 3

CURRENT

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

THE ARTS ........ 13-14

Art ............................. 13

Films ......................... 13

HEALTH AND

FITNESS ................ 15

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THE BUZZ

“The word maven comes from the Yiddish word ”meyvn,” meaning “one who understands.” But to be a maven you have to more than just understand a topic, you have to know its ins and outs. Often mavens are the people that you turn to as experts in a field. You don't become a maven overnight. That kind of expertise comes with an accumulation of knowledge over the years.”

~ From vocabulary.com

PREVIEW OF A MAVEN’S WORLD LIFESTYLE

BRAND FASHION WEEK EVENT

In The Devil Wears Prada, one of my favorite scenes is when Miranda Priestly teaches her fashion-challenged assistant a valuable lesson about the industry. When Andy mentions that her sweater is “blue,” Priestly says, “But what you don’t know is that that sweater is not just blue, it’s not turquoise, it’s not lapis, it’s actually cerulean. And you’re also blithely unaware of the fact that in 2002, Oscar de la Renta did a collection of cerulean gowns. …And then cerulean quickly showed up in the collections of eight different designers.” Whether we like it or not, fashion weeks in New York, London, Paris and Milan dictate what the world will wear next spring and summer. New York wrapped up its fashion week last Thursday and Boston Fashion Week debuts this Friday. Created by Jay Calderin in 1995, the non-profit event features runway shows by local designers as well as a host of fashion related activities throughout the city.

For the past three years, Boston native Anna Foster, whose company A Maven’s Lifestyle Brand, has taken part in the event, “This is one of our signature events, we do it every year. This will be our third year with A Maven’s World brand opening Boston Fashion Week,” Foster said. After graduating from Suffolk Law School, Foster practiced law for a few years but knew her true calling was to be an entrepreneur in the fashion industry. The legal education helps with the business side of the industry, “Obviously having a doctorate in law really [helps with] contracts and agreements. Also with regard to consulting clients, it allows me to speak to them from the standpoint to avoid pitfalls that may occur in their own business,” Foster said.

Fashion has not been an easy industry for people of color to break into. But during the 60’s and 70’s Iman, Beverly Johnson, Naomi Campbell, Pat Cleveland and other black models were prominently featured on the covers of most, if not all of the top fashion magazines. And in Deborah Riley Draper’s documentary Versailles ’73: American Runway Revolution, five then-unknown American designers and thirty models, ten of whom were African American, faced off against their well-known French counterparts at what was considered the fashion show of the century. Despite the French contingent having a big-budget, two-hour extravaganza with elaborate sets and a live orchestra, the Americans emerged

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THE BUZZ (cont’d)

PREVIEW OF A MAVEN’S WORLD LIFESTYLE BRAND FASHION WEEK EVENT (Continued

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victorious. Today, diversity on the runway and at top fashion houses in the United States is the biggest challenge faced by the industry, a fact Foster is well aware of, “The only thing that I can do is start with us, with our own brand in hopes of showcasing diverse models and designers,” Foster said.

At this year’s event, Foster chose Eva Marcille (pictured at left) as the celebrity guest. Marcille’s career blossomed after winning the third cycle of America’s Next Top Model, a show created by supermodel Tyra Banks. In addition to modeling, Marcille has expanded her career to include acting, hosting television shows and community activism, “She has a great presence. She is one of the top models that has furthered her career and stayed steadfastly in the fashion industry. She is definitely on the rise so when we were thinking of fashion week, we wanted one of the top models and she definitely represents her brand well and we thought she would be a good fit,” Foster said. Eleven local designers and boutiques will be represented. Pink Shoe Lounge, Tasha Michelle Closet and Ortega Jewelry are just a few, “This is another opportunity and a platform that was created to allow [designers and boutiques] to showcase their brand during fashion week,” said Foster.

Before making the decision to donate part of the proceeds from the show to a charitable organization, Foster looked at fifteen non-profits that she was familiar with. After speaking with Tailored for Success founder Elizabeth Hart at a fundraiser, Foster discovered that Hart was a strong supporter of her company, “Liz was familiar with our brand, she had been following us for years and I had just never met her. She

spoke very highly of A Maven’s World,” Foster said. “One of the things that made me choose Tailored for Success is that [the organization] is grassroots. I feel that they are a little bit more connected and in touch with communities in Massachusetts with regards to who they serve.” Tailored for Success is a non-profit dedicated to assisting economically disadvantaged women, men and youth with resources to build their self-esteem and self-confidence. The organization focuses attention on the needs of clients who come from domestic violence or homeless shelters, job training or reentry programs.

Foster is a “maven” in every sense of the word. She believes that visibility inside and outside of the community is essential when it comes to promoting and expanding her brand, “We’re really diligent about actually being included in the fashion industry in New England overall. But it’s not like [we are being invited], we show up and we make our presence known. I’ve done that for years,” said Foster.

Join A Maven's World Lifestyle Brand on Friday, September 23, 2016 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Aloft Seaport Hotel, 401-403 D St., Boston, MA. The event includes a VIP Meet and Greet with Eva Marcille, a VIP Reception with passed hors d'oeuvres, an amazing runway show, a trunk show with various brands, a makeup bar and live entertainment. Featured designers and boutiques include Maven by a Maven’s World, Pink Shoe Lounge, Tasha Michelle Closet, Chicly Klosets, Ortega Jewelry, Zodiacfly Apparel, TNT Custom T-Shirts, Couples Therapy Boutique, Beauty Rockx, Intriguing Hair and more. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/amavensworld. To purchase tickets, visit https://openingnightbostonfashionweekwitheva.eventbrite.com.

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HAPPENINGS

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.

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.

BOSTON FASHION WEEK

Boston Fashion Week will be held from Friday, September 23 through Friday, September 30, 2016. Boston Fashion Week is devoted to fashion related events throughout Greater Boston and serves as a platform for both established industry professionals and aspiring newcomers to showcase their work. This annual celebration of Boston style featuring the great wealth of local talent, is unique in that it is designed to engage the community directly – making fashion an integral part of the Boston lifestyle. Accessibility and diversity in programming allows the public to engage the week on many levels. The week also contributes to a sense of civic

pride about what the city has to offer. Some of the featured events include fashion shows and exhibits. For more information and for a complete list of events, visit www.bostonfashionweek.com.

GREENWAY LUNCH TIME TOURS

Greenway Lunch Time Tours will be held Friday, 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-25023686520. This is a FREE event.

COMMUNITY DIALOGUES ON WAR AND RECONCILIATION

The Joiner Institute presents Community Dialogues on War and Reconciliation from Friday, September 23 through Sunday, September 25, 2016 at the Unitarian First Church Boston, 66 Marlborough St., Boston, MA. Reconciliation explores the Iraq War from an American and Iraqi perspective. In it, an African-American State Department officer and his wife endeavor to negotiate peace in a country torn by war and civil unrest. The play will be followed by dialogues and talk backs with writers, artists and veterans. For more information or to register, visit https://www.umb.edu/joinerinstitute/boston_to_baghdad/reconciliation This is a FREE event.

Friday, September 23 at 7:00 p.m. – Discussion with Shareda Hosein, moderated by Mitch Manning

Saturday, September 24 at 7:00 p.m. – Discussion with Juan Spinnato, Carlos Sirah, Rachel McNeill and moderated by Erin Leach-Ogden

Sunday, September 25 at 4:00 p.m. – Discussion with Charles Dumas and Cliff Odle

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HAPPENINGS (cont’d)

MUSEUM DAY LIVE!

Museum Day Live! will be held Saturday, September 24, 2016. Museum Day Live! offers free admission to one person, plus a guest at participating museums across the country. Museums in the Greater Boston area include the Old South Meeting House, the Shirley–Eustis House, the Mary Baker Eddy Library, the John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site and the Museum of African American History. For a complete list of participating museums, visit www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/. This is a FREE event, however registration is required.

THE ALLSTON VILLAGE STREET FAIR

The Allston Village Street Fair will be held Sunday, September 25, 2016 from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 p.m. on Harvard Ave. from Brighton Ave. to Cambridge St., Allston, MA. The Allston Village Street Fair is a multicultural festival celebrating the rich diversity of Allston residents and residents of the surrounding neighborhoods. The Fair provides a fusion of music, food, comedy and family entertainment. For more information, visit www.allstonvillagestreetfair.com. This is a FREE event.

BEACON HILL VILLAGE PRESENTS THE JOHN SEARS POLITICAL FORUM

Beacon Hill Village presents The John Sears Political Forum on Monday, September 26, 2016 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Central Library in Copley Square (Rabb Hall), 700 Boylston St., Boston, MA. Emily Rooney will moderate and will be joined by Ira Jackson, Steve Kinzer, Jennifer Nassour and David Ramos, in a lively but balanced discussion focused on the upcoming presidential election. For more information, visit www.beaconhillvillage.org. This is a FREE event.

SISTER2SISTER PROGRAM KICK-OFF

The Sister2Sister Program Kick-Off will be held Tuesday, September 27, 2016 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Bruce Bolling Building (6th Fl. Roofdeck), 2300 Washington St., Roxbury, MA. This event will feature a young women’s health panel, young women writers and entrepreneurs, wellness and fashion information and more. To register, visit https://sister2sisterkickoff.eventbrite.com. For more information, call Irvienne at (617) 348-6263 or email saferissexy@gmail.com. This is a FREE event.

COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID: FSA ID WORKSHOP

The College Financial AID: FSA ID Workshop will be held Tuesday, September 27, 2016 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Central Library in Copley Square (ASA College Planning Center), 700 Boylston St., Boston, MA. Need help with the college financial aid process? Get assistance by creating a FSA ID, which is the first step in filing your application for Federal Student Aid. For more information, call (617) 536-5400. This is a FREE event.

TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF WITH GARY GEKOW

Tell Me About Yourself with Gary Gekow will be held Tuesday, September 27, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Central Library in Copley Square (Kirstein Business Library and Innovation Center), Johnson Building, Lower Level/Exchange Room, 700 Boylston St., Boston, MA. In this workshop, two hours will be spent discussing best practices as it relates to what to say, what examples to highlight, where to begin and when/where to end to make it a compelling story. This highly interactive workshop will leave you with a new-found confidence about how to talk about yourself. To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tell-me-about-yourself-with-gary-gekow-tickets-26608580982. This is a FREE event.

CITY OF BOSTON JOB FAIRS

Come learn about career opportunities with the City of Boston at the City of Boston Job Fairs. Each fair will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. For more information, call (617) 635-2011. This is a FREE event.

Wednesday, September 28 from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Mattapan Branch Library, 1350 Blue Hill Ave., Mattapan, MA

Friday, October 14 at the Grove Hall Community Center, 51 Geneva Ave., Dorchester, MA

Wednesday, October 26 at the Shelburne Community Center, 2730 Washington St., Roxbury, MA

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HAPPENINGS (cont’d)

MARIAN ANDERSON AND THE DESEGREGATION

OF THE AMERICAN CONCERT STAGE

Marian Anderson and the Desegregation of the American Concert Stage will be held Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study (Knafel Center), 10 Garden St., Cambridge, MA. Hailed as one of the greatest singers of the 20th century, Marian Anderson used her talent and celebrity to advance civil rights. Her 1939 concert at the Lincoln Memorial defied a ban excluding African American performers from Constitution Hall in Washington, DC and her 1955 debut at the Metropolitan Opera ended the Met’s exclusion of African American singers in starring roles. This lecture, which includes audio and video of Anderson in performance, repositions those landmarks as part of the little-discussed history of institutional segregation in the classical music business. Carol J. Oja will lead the lecture. To register or for more information, visit www.radcliffe.harvard.edu/event/2016-carol-j-oja-fellow-presentation. This is a FREE event.

INTRODUCTION TO CANNING: HOMEMADE JAMS AND JELLIES

Introduction to Canning: Homemade Jams and Jellies will be held Thursday, September 29, 2016 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Uphams Corner Branch Library, 500 Columbia Rd., Dorchester, MA. Afton Cyrus, owner of Jam Sessions, will offer an introduction to canning and making delicious jams and jellies at home. Participants can help cook a batch of jam. Ms. Cyrus will walk participants through the process step by step and point out proper ingredients and cooking equipment. A Q&A will conclude the program. Small sample jars will be provided for participants to take home. Registration is limited to 15 adults. To register, call Elise at (617) 265-0139. This is a FREE event.

COLLEGE NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE

College Night at the Museum of Science will be held Friday, September 30, 2016 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Museum of Science, 1 Science Park, Boston, MA. College students with a valid student ID are invited to experience the unique offerings of the museum including SubSpace: Prince, where you can watch stunning visuals in the Hayden Planetarium while listening to celebrated tracks from the music icon, serenade your friends with a street piano in the plaza and explore the exhibit halls. Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call (617) 723–2500 or visit www.mos.org. This is a FREE event.

BABY DIAPER BANK

A Baby Diaper Bank will be held Saturday, October 1, 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.

HUTCHINS CENTER HONORS/W.E.B. DU BOIS MEDAL CEREMONY

The Hutchins Center Honors/W.E.B. Du Bois Medal Ceremony will be held Thursday, October 6, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at the Sanders Theater (Memorial Hall), 45 Quincy St., Cambridge, MA. Medal recipients include Ursula M. Burns, David L. Evans, Pam Grier, Lana “MC Lyte” Moorer, Jessye Norman, David Simon and the 1966 Texas Western Miners (NCAA national champion basketball team). To obtain tickets, visit https://www.boxoffice.harvard.edu/Online/default.asp. This is a FREE event.

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HAPPENINGS (cont’d)

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:

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

THE ELEVENTH ANNUAL HONK! FESTIVAL

The Eleventh Annual Honk! Festival will be held from Friday, October 7 through Sunday, October 9, 2016 throughout Cambridge and Somerville. This awesome three-day festival brings brass bands from all over the United States and the world to Somerville for a celebration of music, community and activism. The festival kicks off on Friday night at 7:00 p.m. with a lantern parade in Davis Square neighborhoods and a band showcase. On Saturday from 12:00 Noon to 9:00 p.m., more than 25 bands take over Davis Square for a giant music and dance party. On Sunday from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 p.m., local community groups, artists and activists working for a variety of progressive causes, economic justice, protecting the environment, world peace and an end to racism, join the brass bands to make a spectacular parade from Davis Square to Harvard Square along Mass. Avenue. For more information, visit www.honkfest.org. This is a FREE event.

BLUEPRINT CONFERENCE FOR GIRLS PLANNING COMMITTEE INTEREST MEETING

The Boston Chapter of the Alumnae Association of Spelman College will host the Blueprint Conference for Girls Planning Committee Interest Meeting on Saturday, October 8, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Central Library in Copley Square (Commonwealth Salon), 700 Boylston St., Boston, MA. This information session will allow women to understand their obligations and opportunities through their role facilitating and organizing programs for young women of color in Boston. For more information, call (617) 536-5400. This is a FREE event.

FREE PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS

Need a simple headshot to use online? Do you have photos but need something more professional for a resume or LinkedIn? Just want a nice picture of yourself? On Saturday, October 8, 2016 from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m., have Professional Headshots taken at the Fields Corner Branch Library (Community Room), 1520 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA. Professional photographer ShiSha King will take your picture in front of a backdrop. Photos will be optimized for online use and emailed to you. Dress to impress and put your best face forward. Access to a valid email address is required for participation. For more information, call (617) 436-2155. This is a FREE event.

MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON FALL OPEN HOUSE

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston will host a Fall Open House on Monday, October 10, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Hear a medley of musical delights throughout the day including a concert by Boston Pops musicians and a performance by Guatemalan choir Coro Victoria celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month. Enjoy a range of art-making activities and tours for families and adults. The Museum is located at 465 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA. For more information, call (617) 267-9300. This is a FREE event.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

7:30 p.m. The Berklee Beantown Jazz Festival kicks off with Grammy-winning guitarist and Berklee alumnus John Scofield performing music from his new album, Country for Old Men at Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA. For tickets or for more information, visit, https://www.berklee.edu/events/john-scofield-%E2%80%9Ccountry-old-men%E2%80%9D.

7:30 p.m. Ghost-Note Featuring Robert Sput Searight and Nate Werth at the Regattabar at the Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., Cambridge, MA. For tickets, call (617) 395-7757 or visit www.regattabarjazz.com.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 (cont’d)

8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. The Dirty Dozen Brass Band 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.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 (cont’d)

7:30 p.m. Atlas Soul appears at the Regattabar at the Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., Cambridge, MA. For tickets, call (617) 395-7757 or visit www.regattabarjazz.com.

8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Earl Klugh: Celebrating 40 Years 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.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Monty Alexander Harlem Kingston Express 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.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 (cont’d)

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15

LOCAL CRAFT SPIRITS FESTIVAL ǀ 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Join the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts (SBN) for the first ever Local Craft Spirits Festival at the Landsdowne Street Quad, between Franklin and Pilgrim Sts., next to University Park in Cambridge. The event will gather hundreds of local spirits fans to celebrate together with dozens of local vendors and hundreds of products. Come taste, discover, socialize and network with dozens of local distilleries, cideries, meaderies, breweries, artisan beverage brewers and local food, all while savoring local music and celebrating local spirits. Tickets are $45-$140. To purchase tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/local-craft-spirits-festival-tickets-27200162418.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29

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THE ARTS

ART

OPEN STUDIOS

SOUTH END OPEN STUDIOS

South End Open Studios takes place on Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 2016 marks three decades of artists celebrating art in Boston’s South End with this annual autumn festival. This year, artists and art galleries all over the South End will be open to the curious. South End Open Studios affords a unique opportunity to see an entire spectrum of artistic styles and expressions, to purchase art at the source and to get to know Boston’s most entrenched and celebrated arts community. As the oldest cooperative arts organization in the city, United South End Artists rides the crest of the latest wave with art, artists and galleries that are local, organic, self-sustaining and wildly popular. For more information, visit www.useaboston.com. This is a FREE event.

FILMS (In Theaters)

THE BIRTH OF A NATION

Set against the antebellum South, The Birth of a Nation follows Nat Turner (Nate Parker), a literate slave and preacher, whose financially strained owner, Samuel Turner (Armie Hammer) accepts an offer to use Nat’s preaching to subdue unruly slaves. As he witnesses countless atrocities – against himself and his fellow slaves – Nat orchestrates an uprising in the hopes of leading his people to freedom. The Birth of a Nation also stars Gabrielle Union, Jackie Earle Haley and Aja Naomi King and opens in theaters on Friday, October 7.

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THE ARTS (cont’d)

FILMS (In Theaters) (cont’d)

THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN

With the town of Rose Creek under the deadly control of industrialist Bartholomew Bogue (Peter Sarsgaard), the desperate townspeople employ protection from seven outlaws, bounty hunters, gamblers and hired guns – Sam Chisolm (Denzel Washington), Josh Farraday (Chris Pratt), Goodnight Robicheaux (Ethan Hawke), Jack Horne (Vincent D’Onofrio), Billy Rocks (Byung-Hun Lee), Vasquez (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) and Red Harvest (Martin Sensmeier). As they prepare the town for the violent showdown that they know is coming, these seven mercenaries find themselves fighting for more than money.

MR. CHURCH

Set in 1965 Los Angeles, Mr. Church begins with a stranger arriving on the doorstep of 10-year-old Charlotte “Charlie” Brody (Britt Robertson) and her single mother Marie Brody (Natascha McElhone), who is battling breast cancer. They soon learn that the quiet man, Henry Church (Eddie Murphy), has been hired by Marie’s recently deceased former lover to cook for them and help maintain the household. As Mr. Church’s time with the Brodys extends from months into years, he becomes a father figure for Charlie during her formative years, nurturing her love of literature and making a lasting impact on her life. Even as Mr. Church tries to keep his own life separate from the Brodys, he eventually learns that the connection he feels to Charlie is what family is all about.

QUEEN OF KATWE

For 10-year-old Phiona Mutesi (Madina Nalwanga) and her family, life in the impoverished slum of Katwe in Kampala, Uganda is a constant struggle. Her mother, Harriet (Lupita Nyong’o), is fiercely determined to take care of her family and works tirelessly selling vegetables in the market to make sure her children are fed and have a roof over their heads. When Phiona meets Robert Katende (David Oyelowo), a soccer player turned missionary who teaches local children chess, she is captivated. Chess requires a good deal of concentration, strategic thinking and risk taking, all skills which are applicable in everyday life and Katende hopes to empower youth with the game. Phiona is impressed by the intelligence and what the game requires and immediately shows potential. Recognizing Phiona’s natural aptitude for chess and the fighting spirit she’s inherited from her mother, Katende begins to mentor her, but Harriet is reluctant to provide any encouragement, not wanting to see her daughter disappointed. As Phiona begins to succeed in local chess competitions, Katende teaches her to read and write in order to pursue schooling. She quickly advances through the ranks in tournaments, but breaks away from her family to focus on her own life. Her mother eventually realizes that Phiona has a chance to excel and teams up with Katende to help her fulfill her extraordinary potential, escape a life of poverty and save her family.

WHEN THE BOUGH BREAKS

John and Laura Taylor (Morris Chestnut and Regina Hall) are a young, professional couple who desperately want a baby. After exhausting all other options, they finally hire Anna (Jaz Sinclair), the perfect woman to be their surrogate—but as she gets further along in her pregnancy, so too does her psychotic and dangerous fixation on the husband. The couple becomes caught up in Anna’s deadly game and must fight to regain control of their future before it’s too late.

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HEALTH AND FITNESS

FRANKLIN PARK TENNIS ASSOCIATION FREE TENNIS LESSONS

Franklin Park Tennis Association will offer Tennis for Everyone every Saturday from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. at Melnea Cass Recreational Complex, 120 Malcolm X Blvd., Roxbury, MA. Lessons for beginner/intermediate players, children (ages 5 and older) and adults at the same time, but on different courts. This is a drop-in program designed to introduce and reinforce the fundamental skills. Registration is required. For more information or to register, visit www.franklinparktennis.org. This is a FREE event.

BOSTON RECOVERY MONTH EVENTS

As part of National Recovery Month, Boston Recovery Month will be held through Friday, September 30, 2016. All events are FREE.

Saturday, September 24 at 9:00 a.m. – Citywide Walk for Recovery at DCR Artesani/Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Field Rd., Brighton, MA

10:00 a.m. – One Heart, One Recovery Yogathon at 785 Albany St., Boston, MA

4:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Meridian House Celebration at 408 Meridian St., East Boston, MA

Sunday, September 25 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Devine Recovery Center Celebration at 70 Devine Way, South Boston, MA

Wednesday, September 28 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Turn It Around Art Show at 532 Medford St., Charlestown, MA

Friday, September 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – BPHC Family Recovery Day at 774 Albany St., Boston, MA

HUB ON THE RUN – BOSTON RUN TOURS

Hub on the Run ̶ Boston Run Tours will be held Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. The run will begin at 855 Boylston St., Boston, MA. The run tour will be loosely structured, it’s designed to give runners a chance to get a fun run and see some sights. Lockers and showers will be available free of charge. For more information, call (617) 635-4137 or email info@bostonrunbase.com. This is a FREE event.

PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS DAY

Prostate Cancer Awareness Day will be held Saturday, October 1, 2016 from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. at MAMLEO, 61 Columbia Rd., Dorchester, MA. The event will feature educational sessions with leaders of medicine, individual and group consultations and resources and services for screening. There will be a raffle and door prizes and refreshments will be served. 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 October 3, 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 October 12, 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.