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Boston Globe
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Tigres del Norte bring their ballads of migration to Boston
Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Their songs often deal with the personal struggles of migration, like 'Jaula de Oro' ('Golden Cage') in which an immigrant father bemoans his family's assimilation. But the group also see themselves as representatives for their community, and they campaigned with Kamala Harris during the 2024 election. 'We always support what we think is best for our people here in the US,' says Hernández. Advertisement The members of Los Tigres acknowledge that some of their fans were part of last year's Advertisement 'We made our decision. Other people made their decisions to do whatever they want to do, and that's their right,' says founding member Jorge Hernández, Luis's older brother, in a Zoom interview from his Northern California home. Framed by his collection of accordions on a shelf in the background, he adds that 'I hope this new president and this new administration will change their minds and help our community.' In the meantime, Los Tigres show no sign of abandoning their tradition of musical social commentary. Their newest song and video, the corrido ' 'The game La Lotería is part of our culture in Mexico,' explains Jorge. 'So we took the different personalities from the game and associate them with what's going on right now, the sociopolitical story of what is happening in Latin America.' The song also details government corruption that allows drug trafficking to flourish. Los Tigres are considered the modern godfathers of the drug trafficking ballads known as Just one example of Los Tigres's impact on popular culture is that their songs inspired Spanish writer Arturo Pérez-Reverte. In return, the band made Advertisement Los Tigres have occasionally gotten fined by Mexican authorities after performing songs like 'La 'Reina del Sur' at their concerts. But those incidents were minor controversies compared to the one Luis says Los Tigres draw a line between singing about cartels and idolizing them. 'We are trying to tell these stories to the public,' he explains. 'We're not trying to be like the characters that we sing about. We sing about the problems that are out there every day. We cannot deny that we have these problems. But we have to be conscious about not glamorizing these characters or even trying to imitate those characters that we sing about.' Even as younger regional Mexican artists take the sound into new lyrical and musical territories, Los Tigres remain as busy as ever. The night after their Boston show the band will make its Madison Square Garden debut. They recently toured in Spain and the UK, and Luis says they'd like to go to Brazil, where, thanks to streaming tracking, they've discovered their songs are the soundtracks at rodeos. Advertisement Before they started playing the Wang, Los Tigres were an annual attraction at the Revere dancehall now called the Jorge says that making the jump to large theatres and arenas means Los Tigres have had to shift from their prior live format which found them simply getting on stage and taking requests all night. 'Now we have to have a setlist,' he says, 'because we just have a few hours and we have recorded more than 1000 songs already.' LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE The Boch Center Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St., Boston. May 23 at 8:00 p.m. Noah Schaffer can be reached at .
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
East Boston man wins $2 million Mass. State Lottery instant ticket grand prize
Orley Espinosa is one lucky guy. Espinosa, a resident of Revere, is the $2 million grand prize winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery's'$2,000,000 50X Cashword' instant ticket game, lottery officials said in a statement on Friday, May 9. Lottery officials said he chose the cash option and received a one-time payment of $1,300,000 before taxes. Espinosa told lottery officials that he plans on using his winnings to help his family. The winning ticket was purchased at 7-Eleven, 14 Maverick Square in East Boston. The store will receive a $20,000 bonus for its sale of this ticket. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Epoch Times
01-05-2025
- General
- Epoch Times
Paul Revere's Many Rides
Commentary A scrap of paper in the Massachusetts State Archives tells a great story. Dated August 1775, it is an invoice for £11, one shilling (about $2,000 today) submitted to the Massachusetts provincial government by Paul Revere. Half of Revere's expenses were for riding. From April 21st to May 7th, he charged five shillings a day for 'riding for the Committee of Safety' and £1 for 'keeping two Colony horse[s]' for ten days. This was not payment for Revere's 'midnight ride,' but rides afterward spreading news of the famous events of April 19th. Boston's selectmen had sent Revere on his first ride 'to carry the Account of the Destruction of the Tea' to New York in December 1773. The following spring they sent him to Philadelphia with a message for the Continental Congress. In September 1774 they had him bring the Suffolk County Resolves to Congress, which called for colonial opposition to British tax policies. In December Revere rode to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to alert the militia that British troops were on their way and that they needed to remove the cannon and ammunition from Fort William and Mary. Alarmed by Revere, the militia secured the munitions. In mid-April 1775, Revere rode to warn Concord that General Thomas Gage, Massachusetts Governor and commander of British forces, had his eye on the munitions they stockpiled. On his route back to Boston, he met with local patriots to work out a warning system to alert them when the British marched. They knew something was in the works. Related Stories 4/24/2025 4/22/2025 At ten in the evening on April 18th, Joseph Warren, the leader of Boston's Committee of Safety, called in Revere and patriot William Dawes (he had hurt his wrist spiriting one of the cannon out of Boston). Confirming that the British were setting out that night, Warren sent Revere and Dawes to carry word to Concord, Revere by rowing across to Charlestown, Dawes by Boston Neck (he successfully got by British sentries by pretending to be a drunken farmer). Bound for Concord, Dawes and Revere knocked on the doors of those in their communication network, who then sent riders off to alert other towns. They met in Lexington and then continued to Concord, along the way meeting young Doctor Samuel Prescott. The three rode together until a British patrol stopped them in Lincoln. By this time, British troops were stepping ashore some 15 miles away in Cambridge and could hear church bells ringing in the distance. Their mission was no longer a secret. Prescott spurred his horse and continued in the darkness to Concord. Dawes raced toward a house, shouting that he had lured some British soldiers into their trap; the British stopped chasing. Dawes then walked back to Lexington. Revere tried jumping his horse over a wall, but six more British soldiers emerged to stop him. The commander demanded to know the prisoner's name. When he heard 'Revere,' he stopped. 'What?' said he. 'Paul Revere?'' They knew his name. Because of this ride, so do we. Since horses, and men, need to be fed, being a messenger was just one of Revere's many tasks. The August 1775 invoice also includes £3 for printing a thousand impressions, possibly the Massachusetts currency they hired him to create. Revere engraved this on the reverse side of his 'Boston Massacre' copper plate, which is the reason that plate and other Revere engravings remain in the Massachusetts Archives. Later in the 1790s, Revere would build a copper rolling mill, the first in the United States, to make the copper plates lining the hulls of the USS Constitution and other frigates. Revere presented this invoice in August, and on August 22nd the House of Representatives approved payment of £10, four shillings. Speaker James Warren (no relation to Joseph, who had been killed at Bunker Hill) and House secretary Samuel Adams signed the invoice, and then sent it for approval to the executive council. All told, Samuel Adams, James Otis, John Adams, and 12 other councilors signed this slip of paper to pay Revere for his service. We do not have an invoice for Revere's famous midnight ride, but he was not riding for pay. Whether or not Massachusetts paid him for his important work the night of April 18th, we all remain in debt to him, and to those who answered his call. From Views expressed in this article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
‘The runners are coming': Boston Marathon helps celebrate 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War
BOSTON (AP) — Paul Revere rode down Boylston Street to the Boston Marathon finish line — or almost there, as it turned out — proclaiming 'the runners are coming' on Monday morning as the world's oldest and most prestigious annual marathon helped celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War. Reenactors on horseback, accompanied by a fife and drum playing 'Yankee Doodle,' helped start the festivities and add a bit of levity when Revere's horse was spooked by the finish line decal on the street and stopped. The actor portraying the colonial silversmith and patriot had to hop off and walk the last few steps himself. Advertisement After reading a proclamation, Revere gently tugged the horse the rest of the way before heading off to more ceremonies commemorating his midnight ride on April 19, 1775, to warn the people in Lexington and Concord that the British were on the march. A field of 30,000 runners left Hopkinton shortly afterward under clear skies and cool temperatures Monday morning for the race's 129th edition, following the wheelchair fields and a troop of about 40 Massachusetts National Guard members who crossed the starting line at around 6 a.m. Race Director Dave McGillivray thanked the uniformed marchers them for their service and said their presence had extra meaning this year. The race is held annually on the state holiday that commemorates the start of the Revolutionary War, which began 250 years ago Saturday when the first shots were fired in Lexington and Concord. The anniversary was marked at the start and finish by special logos painted on the street. Advertisement 'We appreciate their service, and just the fact that it's Patriots' Day gives it even more meaning,' McGillivray said. The town of Hopkinton, a suburb of west of Boston, is the gathering place for the runners preparing for the trek to Copley Square. A group of middle school and high school students from the town wore T-shirts to commemorate the Patriots' Day anniversary. They brought American flags to wave at the runners before they cross the start line. 'It's a good way to welcome the runners and show that they are appreciated in the town,' 14-year-old Vanshika Kukunoor said. Race organizers are also celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first wheelchair race. Bob Hall begged his way into the 1975 Boston Marathon, promising to finish the course in 3 hours or less. He did it, and since then the wheelchair marathon has grown into a highly competitive event — not just in Boston, but around the world. Advertisement Forecasts called for partly sunny skies, light winds and temperatures mostly in the 50s to low-60s for those who make it to Back Bay in the afternoon. McGillivray, making his 53rd Boston Marathon, will jump in with the second wave of athletes to start the race with his son. 'I think it'll be perfect conditions for all of us,' McGillivray said. Reigning champions Sisay Lemma of Ethiopia and Hellen Obiri of Kenya return to defend their titles. Lemma separated from the pack of elite men's runners early on last year and ran alone most of the morning, finishing in the 10th fastest time in race history. Most of the top men's finishers from 2024 are returning, including Evans Chebet of Kenya, the two-time Boston Marathon champion who was third last year. Obiri is trying to become the first woman to win three in a row since 1999. Last year, Obiri broke away from a large pack late to become the first woman to repeat as Boston Marathon champion since 2005. Advertisement Top American contenders include Emma Bates. The former Boston resident finished fifth in the women's race in 2023 and 12th last year, making her the highest American finisher both years. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Forbes
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
From Battlefield To Dinner Table Lexington Celebrates Patriots' Day
At The Town Meeting Bistro in the Inn at Hastings Park, where history is a part of everyday. If you are in the vicinity of Boston over the next few days, you are bound to get swept up amidst a major celebration. And, no matter where you sit along today's political precipice, there's reason enough to pause in honor of the country's 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord, marking the beginning of the American Revolution. Between April 17 and April 22 there are multiple events occurring along the Northeastern corridor, most specifically in Boston and surrounding towns. Being right in the thick of it, the Inn at Hastings Park has been gearing up for this week, some might say, from the moment its doors opened ten years ago. 'It's safe to say my memories of celebrating Patriots' Day with my friends and with my family since I moved to Lexington in 1982 are probably one of the reasons why I decided to buy the inn and to share this really special moment in American History with all of our guests," noted owner Trisha Pérez Kennealy recently before kicking off the week of festivities. 'Birthplace of American Liberty' is the inn's tagline, and despite it being the only Relais & Chateaux property in the vicinity--a signature many tie to a particular European style and service--the Inn at Hastings Park is distinguished as such due to its deep connection to its local and American history. It is located a stone's throw from the Battle Green where shots first rang on one historic night. From recent reenactment rehearsals in preparation for this week of events in Lexington, Mass. On the evening of April 18, 1775, Paul Revere was summoned to ride on horseback from Charlestown to Lexington--approx. 12.5 miles--to inform two leaders of the Sons of Liberty, John Hancock and Samuel Adams who were staying in Lexington, with the news that British soldiers stationed in Boston were about to march into the countryside northwest of the town. During his famous Midnight Ride, Revere alerted residents of the British military movements by shouting 'the Redcoats are coming!' In the early morning on April 19, 1775, Capt. John Parker led 77 local militiamen and faced arriving British troops. Someone -- still unknown to this day -- fired a shot, that provoked the start of the American Revolution. To honor the 250th anniversary of Revere's ride, owner/chef Perez Kennealy and Executive Chef Alissa Tsukakoshi of the inn's restaurant, Town Meeting Bistro, have hosted numerous teas, brunches, and dinners leading up to this legendary week. For Patriots' Day in particular, they've prepared a special four-course Colonial-themed feast paired with local area brews and spirits in a communal dining setting. As a nod to Paul Revere, a portrait of him on horseback is featured over the fireplace. Following the dinner guests will gather in the foyer of the Inn to receive a candle lit lantern and be guided on a 10-minute walk to the Hancock-Clark House to watch a 30-minute dramatized and theatrical reenactment as Paul Revere (and William Dawes), rode from Boston arriving in Lexington just before midnight to warn Patriot leaders John Hancock and Samuel Adams, who were staying in town, of the impending British raid. Luxurious, historic, cozy all in one, the Inn at Hastings Park is the only Relais Chateaux in the ... More Boston Vicinity. Originally from Puerto Rico, Kennealy graduated from Harvard College then earned an MBA at Harvard Business School before starting a career in finance. She worked in London as an investment banker for awhile before starting a family and making a full transition into food and hospitality, something she had always been passionate about. While still living in London, Kennealy earned a Diplôme de Cuisine & a Diplôme de Pâtisserie from Le Cordon Bleu then a few years later, she and her family decided to move back to the U.S. where they settled on Lexington, where, to her surprise, did not have a local inn. Trisha Pérez Kennealy, owner of Inn at Hastings Park. After years of restoration on the building--formerly an elderly housing community--the Inn at Hastings Park opened in 2014. Now, the Boston area's only Relais & Châteaux property, the Inn features 22 luxurious accommodations and the Town Meeting Bistro, which has become the center of this week's many celebrations. In addition to the Inn's proud ties to American History, Kennealy is proud to boast an all-women management team who focuses on culinary education and connections to local farms and artisans. They regularly teach cooking classes and host a supper club series, always shining a light on producers from the region, in addition to the region's storied history. Even before this week of festivities the inn had kicked off a series of celebrations. For example, in mid-December, they hosted a celebratory High Tea to commemorate the Boston Tea party of December 16, 1773, a seminal protest that also energized the path toward the Revolution. Amidst a fife and drum performance, the High Tea featured the same teas that were thrown over the Harbor, like Bohea tea, Congou and Souchong, as well as some Singlo and Hyson varieties. Apparently, 342 chests of tea were destroyed during the Boston Tea Party, which has an estimated value of $1.7 million in today's currency. Classic New England clam chowder is a must. At the helm of the inn's F & B program through Town Meeting Bistro, Kennealy and Chef Tsukakoshi serve traditional New England fare with a focus on New England flavors and fresh local ingredients while offering an extensive wine list and cocktail program run by mixologist Dipendra Karki. Similar to Kennealy and her path to opening the inn, Chef Tsukakoshi's was not one that led straight to the culinary world. Although she grew up in a family that appreciated good food, she studied English and creative writing first (At University of Michigan then Boston University, respectively). But it was while working as a counselor at a behavioral treatment center for adolescent girls, that a call toward culinary surfaced. Staff members took turns cooking for everyone in the dorm and when it was time for Tsukakoshi's turn, she realized she couldn't deny the growing desire to cook for people on a regular basis. With a dip into cookbooks from the 18th century, Chef Tsukakoshi presents this menu during the Patriots' Day 250th Anniversary celebration: Executive Chef, Alissa Tsukakoshi, Inn at Hastings Park. Amuse: Oyster with cranberry sumac granita Applejack Brandy, J'enwey Citrus Chamomile Tea, Citrus Oleo-Saccharum, NutmegTo Share: Thirded Bread and Cornbread Muffins with Molasses ButterAppetizer: Sunchoke Soup with Roasted Sunchokes, Bacon, herbs Downeast Original Blend Unfiltered Hard Cider, Boston, MAEntree: Braised Lamb Shank with Samp and Roasted Root Vegetables Ipswich Oatmeal Stout, Ipswich, MA Dessert: 1747 Chocolate Sugar Crusted Tart with Rum Cream Justino's Rainwater, Madeira, Portugal Although all eyes are set on this eventful week, Kennealy and Tsukakoshi will not be slowing down any time soon. They will soon start preparations for the next big anniversary: the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States of America, on July 4, 2026.
