Arts

Young, a luthier in Malden, creates musical magic

When walking through the front doors of 190 Main Street, one is greeted at the intersection of two worlds: A wall display of shiny guitars in varied sizes and styles and a workbench with tools that mend and build guitars. This is the studio of R. Jeff Young, known as RJ, who is a certified Luthier (maker of string instruments, particularly guitars) as well as a teacher and performer. His music workshop contains a wealth of information and experience. After a tour of his studio, we got to ask a few questions about his career of guitar playing, repair and building. Growing up in New Jersey, Young had an older brother who influenced his interest in learning to play. Young graduated to formal lessons followed by excursions to Spain where he became enamored with flamenco music that he still favors this day. His musical interest has taken him around the world to study and play along well-known musicians. Young is a student disciple of Mario Escudero, a Spanish flamenco guitar virtuoso recognized among the best […]

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Sousaku Bistro welcomes Malden Eats on April 19

Malden Reads is excited to announce the third edition of the Malden Eats Community Dining series. We invite you to share a convivial meal, at the same time exploring themes related to this year’s Malden Reads selection, “The Martian” by Andy Weir, using “Table Talk” cards as discussion prompts. You do not need to have read the book yet to attend. On Tuesday, April 19 at 7 p.m., join fellow Maldonians for a warm and welcoming dining experience at Sousaku Bistro: Japanese Tapas & Bar. Sousaku Bistro, a Japanese fusion tapas restaurant located at 166 Eastern Ave., is the collaboration of three friends including Malden resident chef Boky Chu, manager Lewis Lai and bartender Aiden Pan. Sousaku means “creativity” in Japanese and is expressed in the menu and signature dish, Sousaku Sushi Pizza that is served on a bed of thin rice pressed with seaweed, coated with tomato paste and topped with choices like broccoli, zucchini and eggplant, shrimp, scallop and tuna, crawfish, or salmon and pineapple, and a layer of cheese and deep fried. […]

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Malden’s water system tested over the federal limit

Water has been a major topic at recent finance subcommittee meetings of the City Council. The questions are many and the financial impact is huge. One of the questions is simply how to pay for the work that needs to be done, and questions abound about what needs to be done and by when. This is the first in a multi-part series on the water project. Here we’ll address some of the background on the need for this project. There are three main reasons why the water system project was initiated: 1.) Any water service lines which contain lead pose a health hazard. 2.) Old pipes as they age can crack and leak —— the city ends up paying the price of any lost water. 3.) Many cast iron pipes have corroded over the past 100 years of service and that corrosion constricts the flow of water which causes a public safety hazard from reduced water flow to fire hydrants. One of the public documents available refers to consent descrees which mandate Malden carry out […]

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Shelita Burke featured on “Release the Sounds”

April’s featured artist over at Release the Sounds is international phenom, Shelita Burke. Over the past two years the Seattle-raised singer/songwriter has become a true musical citizen of the world, bringing her fresh indie folk-jazz and what she dubs “emotional art music” on self-generated world tours that hit France to Japan. In between overseas stints, she’s also done Seattle to NYC tours. She recently visited our studios at MATV during a short stint in Boston. Her debut EP Transfixed was released in November 2015 and was the No. 14 best selling album on Amazon. This kind of success was completely organic, built one fan at a time, one show at a time. Release the Sounds is so glad Shelita was able to stop by the studio to play for us.  

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“Inside Malden” interviews pianist Yelena Beriyeva

Traveling all the way from the Republic of Georgia to Malden, pianist Yelena Beriyeva brings us notes – of all kinds – that are worth listening to. With melodies that glisten and phrasing thoughtfully timed, her playing echoes some hard-learned and practiced principles that resonate and inspire, both on the stage and in conversation. There is a quiet yet deliberate positive vibe and a collaborative spirit you feel in Beriyeva’s presence that is born out of years of tireless work and the string of hardships she and her family endured in the Republic of Georgia after the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991. Beriyeva’s life of music began at age three in Tbilisi, when her mother, a musician, observed both her daughters’ natural musical abilities and began to groom the sisters for lives as professional musicians. Through the upheavals in political and daily life, her family stayed close, and the two Beriyeva sisters, both professional pianists today, played through the turmoil. The family was eventually able to come to the United States, first to […]

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TV SHOW: “What’s New? Malden” premieres in April

MATV’s Neighborhood View will premiere the first episode of its 30-minute magazine-style TV show called “What’s New? Malden” on Friday, April 1 at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Sam Baltrusis from MATV’s Neighborhood View, the monthly program will showcase Malden’s new restaurants, cutting-edge businesses and positive news emerging from the city. Whether we like or not, Malden is changing. This monthly program will shine a spotlight on the city’s evolving landscape and will highlight the events and players responsible for Malden’s growth. The April 2016 edition of “What’s New? Malden” features Ose Schwab from Inside Malden, Jodie Zalk from Malden Reads, Sharon Fillyaw from Shape Up Malden and Liz Taegel from Release the Sounds. Singer/songwriter Shelita Burke closes out the show.”What’s New? Malden” also spotlights El Potro and Ming’s Seafood Restaurant. The monthly program airs 6:30 p.m. Fridays, Noon Saturdays and 7 p.m. Sundays on MATV’s Channel 3 on Comcast, 28 (Verizon). Here’s a preview of the “What’s New? Malden” show below:

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Shape Up Malden boot camp with Sharon Fillyaw

Sharon Fillyaw, an award-winning national bodybuilding competitor who dedicated herself to educating others about the importance of health and fitness, chatted with “What’s New? Malden” about her upcoming Shape Up Malden boot camp scheduled to begin Sunday, April 17 from 8 to 9 a.m. and will run on Sundays through May 22. Fillyaw is a national-level body builder and host of “Sharon’s Full Body and Fitness Workout” filmed right here in Malden on MATV. The April 2016 edition of “What’s New? Malden” features Ose Schwab from “Inside Malden,” Jodie Zalk from Malden Reads, Sharon Fillyaw from Shape Up Malden and Liz Taegel from Release the Sounds. Singer/songwriter Shedlita Burke closes out the show.”What’s New? Malden” also spotlights El Potro and Ming’s Seafood Restaurant. The monthly program airs 6:30 p.m. Fridays, Noon Saturdays and 7 p.m. Sundays on MATV’s Channel 3 on Comcast, 28 (Verizon).

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Fresh Truck returns to Malden on March 31

Fresh Truck, a re-purposed school bus that carries fresh and affordable fruits, vegetables, whole grain products and more, will make its second pit stop in Malden, this time at St. Joseph Parish/Mystic Valley Charter School located at 790 Salem St. Christina Murphy, the Mass in Motion Coordinator for the City of Malden, negotiated the pop up and the team behind the mobile market, including CEO Josh Trautwein, is slotted to return to Malden Thursday, March 31 from 3-5 p.m. –Photographs by Elizabeth Scorsello

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“What’s New? Malden” TV show launches in April

MATV’s Neighborhood View is producing the pilot for a new 30-minute magazine-style TV show called “What’s New? Malden.” Hosted by Sam Baltrusis, coordinator of MATV’s Neighborhood View, the monthly program will showcase Malden’s new restaurants, cutting-edge businesses and positive news emerging from the city. Whether we like or not, Malden is changing. This monthly program will shine a spotlight on the city’s evolving landscape and will highlight the events and players responsible for Malden’s growth. First stop? El Potro on Highland Avenue. Here’s a sneak peek of Ming’s Seafood Restaurant on Pleasant Street and an interview with Jodie Zalk from Malden Reads. Zalk navigates the many events slotted for the “One City, One Book” program in April.

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El Potro hosts community dinner on March 22

Malden Reads is excited to announce the second edition of the Malden Eats Community Dining series. We invite you to share a convivial meal, at the same time exploring themes related to this year’s Malden Reads selection, “The Martian” by Andy Weir, using “Table Talk” cards as discussion prompts. You do not need to have read the book yet to attend. On Tuesday, March 22 at 7 p.m., join fellow Maldonians for a fun and relaxing meal of authentic Mexican food at El Potro. Armed with several locations in the region including Somerville and Lowell, Malden’s El Potro is the largest venue of the three and is located at 156 Highland Ave. The restaurant’s name means “pony” in Spanish. “We want to become a part of the fabric of Malden,” El Potro’s owner Elias Interiano said. “We look forward to getting to know the community and becoming a destination spot for families and friends.” The menu for the March 22 dinner will be à la carte from a fixed menu. Space is limited, so reservations […]