Events

MATV celebrates 10 years of Open House Showcase

Celebrating ten years of its annual event, Malden Access Television invites area residents to the MATV open house showcase, an eight-hour party that includes a live show and webcast, Saturday, May 14, 1-9 p.m., at the MATV Studio, 145 Pleasant St., Malden. There will be free food provided by local restaurants, entertainment, and a behind-the-scenes look at a live TV show. Featured live performances include classical Indian dance, traditional Chinese music and dance, African drumming, a variety/comedy troupe, and musical performances that include alternative indie rock, acoustic folk and hip hop. Brothers Walk will close the show from 8 to 9 p.m., bringing 40 years of combined musical and vocal experience to a high-energy performance. Between performances, MATV will conduct short interviews with community guests in the studio lobby, which will be transformed into a live studio. There will be a live stream on matv.org on Saturday.

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Malden Reads thanks community for “Stargazing” success

In celebration of exploring space, related to this year’s book selection, The Martian by Andy Weir, Malden Reads held an event called “Sunset, Storytelling, & Stargazing” at Waitt’s Mount Park in Malden on Saturday, April 30. Well over 100 attendees, representing the incredibly diverse population of Malden, trekked to the top of Waitt’s Mount to watch the sunset, listen to stories, and look at Jupiter, its moons, a star cluster, and more through the help of six different telescopes and accompanying guides. Speaking about his dramatic and arduous rescue, the main character in The Martian states: “They did it because every human being has a basic instinct to help each other out. It might not seem that way sometimes, but it’s true.” We certainly feel that is true, and we have so many individuals and organizations to thank for a truly successful evening that, besides stargazing, celebrated sharing stories and coming together as a community. We thank everyone who came to our event, for connecting with the community, nature, and the stars. If you have additional […]

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Malden and Everett tackle the trail together

Two neighboring communities connected by the Northern Strand Trail joined forces to clear overgrown brush and overblown trash for their Earth Day efforts on April 23. Over 100 people from  Malden and Everett gathered under stormy skies.  Tee shirts were handed out as people signed in.  Spirits were high as progress was observed and tallied.   Check out this video of the cleanup:  Everett Access TV video of the Everett cleanup The Friends of the Malden River revived a previously constructed rain garden at the Everett end of the Northern Strand Trail. Walk or ride to the Everett trail head of the Northern Strand Trail to learn about the benefits of rain gardens and to see the beauty of natural ways to keep our rivers clean. (Photo by Clay Larson of Groundwork Somerville and Bike to the Sea Organization). Actions speak loudly:  Every day is clean up day for Malden Mayor Gary Christenson, who routinely picks up litter in his travels through Malden.  (Mark Micheli Photo) Mayor Carlo DeMaria of Everett stated, “I would like to thank everyone […]

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Sunset, Storytelling and Stargazing on Waitt’s Mount

Malden Reads will hold a special all-ages event for the 2016 program—“Sunset, Storytelling and Stargazing on Waitt’s Mount”—to be held Saturday, April 30, weather permitting. The community is invited to the top of Waitt’s Mount Park in Malden (off Leonard Street) to watch the sunset, hear storytelling (for children) and gaze at the stars with the help of the Amateur Telescope Makers of Boston (ATMoB). Professional storyteller Sharon Kennedy will begin telling stories at 7:30 p.m. with sunset occurring at 7:43 p.m. Parents with young children may only want to stay for the storytelling portion, but are welcome to stay longer. Stargazing will start after twilight, around 8:30 p.m. One or more telescopes will be set up for viewing and a member of the ATMoB will serve as a guide to the night sky. Inspired by this year’s book selection, “The Martian” by Andy Weir, this event is a community celebration of both art and science, a chance to enjoy a “hidden gem” of a park in Malden, and a communal way to experience the […]

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Clean up at Waitt’s Mount with Ryan O’Malley

In honor of Earth Day and preparing for the Malden Reads “Sunset, Storytelling and Stargazing on Waitt’s Mount” event on April 30, there will be a clean up at Waitt’s Mount Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ward 4 Councilor Ryan O’Malley will host the event at the recently-renovated Waitt’s Mountain Park. This is a chance, he says, to meet your neighbors and enjoy the amazing view atop the Mount. Refreshments and pizza will be provided. The clean up will help get the park ready for the summer and the Malden Reads stargazing event that will happen the following week at the park. The DPW will provide trash bags and a limited number of equipment/tools. But, bring your own gloves/tools if you have them. Waitt’s Mount is located near 79 Leonard St., Malden. Parking is available at the park and on Leonard and Tremont streets.

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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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Joti Palace welcomes Malden Reads diners

Malden Reads is excited to announce the return of the Malden Eats Community Dining series.  We invite you to share a convivial meal, at the same time exploring themes related this year’s Malden Reads selection, “The Martian” by Andy Weir. You do not need to have read the book to attend. On Tuesday, March 8 at 7 p.m., join fellow Maldonians for a fun and relaxing meal at Joti Palace, located at 308 Main Street. Enjoy authentic Indian food in the heart of Malden Center on Main Street. Joti Palace features a wide variety of flavorful low-fat and gluten-free eats. The restaurant boasts a Thali menu, a fusion of Indian and Nepalese staples, including cold and hot appetizers, soups, combination dinners, special dinners and specialty rice dishes made from fresh, organic grown produce, meats and seasoning. Joti Palace has been an Indian food staple in Malden since 2000. In fact, they are celebrating their 16-year anniversary serving the community the day before the Malden Eats dinner. The menu for the March 8 dinner will include […]

Arts

Scenes from a holiday bazaar

The holidays may be long over but I’m left with a memory of a special event in my neighborhood, a pop-up (private) party featuring crafts from local artists in the basement of a home transformed into a Moroccan-style bazaar. On behalf of the seven artists that banded together to create this special event, I wanted to share photos and some video highlights that have not yet been shown to the public. Local artist and community activist Elena Martinez says it all started with a “WHAT IF moment.” She and local artist Bonnie Blanchard were discussing the lack of space where artists could collectively work together. As the holiday time approached, they were looking for venues to sell their work. They decided to hold a “pop-up” event in the basement of Bonnie’s home and invite guests to attend. It would be a small neighborhood event that would offer holiday arts and crafts for a two-day stint just before the holiday shopping frenzy began. It would also be a showcase for a handful of locally renowned artists […]

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MLK Luncheon will honor MATV’s Terlonzo Amos and other luminaries

MATV’s Director of Operation Terlonzo Amos will be one of the six honorees at the 23rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Luncheon sponsored by the North Shore Black Women’s Association (NSBWA). The event will be held on Saturday, January 16 from 11 a.m.  to 2 p.m. at Anthony’s of Malden. The other five honorees are Marcus Darbouze, journalist;  Arthur Kahn, gemologist; Keith Knight, Jr., cartoonist; Maria Luise, Assistant to Mayor Gary Christensen and Dorothy Martin Long, community activist. The much beloved annual event is a homage to the slain civil rights leader and a fundraiser for the NSBWA, with all proceeds supporting college scholarships for local high school seniors. Terlonzo Amos, a longtime Malden resident and graduate of Malden High School, is currently the Director of Operations at MATV, Malden’s Media Center, an organization whose mission is “Building Community Through Media.” But Terlonzo’s involvement with giving back to his community started long before his tenure with MATV. Terlonzo has been coaching with the Malden Neighborhood Basketball League (MNBL) since he was 19 years old. He has been part […]

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Photos from Malden’s Parade of Holiday Traditions 2015

Malden’s Parade of Holiday Traditions returned on Saturday, November 28 starting at 2 p.m. at the Salemwood School. The parade’s grand marshal? It was outgoing Malden High School Principal Dana Brown. “There is no one more deserving,” says Mayor Christenson. “Dana has contributed so much to the high school, our students and the community – he’s even emceed this parade for many years – I can’t think of a better person to honor as we kick off the holiday season.” Here are photos by contributor Thomas Kinney from the Parade of Holiday Traditions in 2015: