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Boston Globe
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Quincy, a city full of history, celebrates 400 years
Advertisement Ever since he was a child, John Rahman remembers his parents taking him to see the Abigail Adams statue in Quincy Center every Fourth of July. Attendees at the Quincy 400 celebration were fascinated by the TEN31 Productions living statues that impersonated John Adams and Abigail Adams on July 6, 2025. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo Rahman, 37, grew up several miles away in Norwell, but he says his parents were diligent about teaching him about the area's history. On Sunday afternoon, he kept the tradition alive by standing in front of the Abigail Adams statue — 'I've always liked that Quincy celebrates its heritage,' Rahman said. Now a Quincy resident himself, Rahman also cherishes the city's history. He keeps a three-foot statue of John Quincy Adams in his apartment to remind him of his late father, who received the statue as a gift after working on its life-sized counterpart. Advertisement 'It helps me remember my city's history and my own history,' he said. The afternoon began with a series of American history-themed musical theater songs, including 'Sit Down, John' from '1776,' 'You'll Be Back' from 'Hamilton,' and 'Back to Before' from 'Ragtime,' each preceded by historical facts about Quincy. Afterwards, the Lexington Minutemen and Boston Alarm Company Fife & Drum took the stage dressed in Revolutionary War-era garb to perform a period-accurate march, and the evening promised entertainment from the Beantown Swing Orchestra and the Boston Lindy Hop Dancers. For Mary Ryan, 80, the celebration was as much a chance to honor Quincy's history as it was to enjoy the warm weather and slight breeze from her lawn chair. Richard Davia, Nick D'Amico and Ellen Olivers of TEN31 Productions, dress up as a statues of John Adams, John Hancock and Abigail Adams outside of Quincy City Hall during the 400th anniversary celebration of Quincy, MA on July 6, 2025. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo 'I once lived in a house that was built in 1776 in Pembroke, and ever since then I've been interested in history. And Quincy has a lot of it,' said the retiree, who also proudly claimed membership in the Quincy Historical Society. Hancock Adams Common itself is rich with landmarks that boast Quincy's long history. As a volunteer tour guide at Although Tanner originally hails from Ohio, she's lived in Quincy for about 30 years and knows its history like the back of her hand. 'Quincy treasures its past,' she said. 'Living here made me want to learn its history.' Advertisement
Boston Globe
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
50 years of ‘Jaws', 2 days of Martha's Vineyard
'My grandfather, Craig Kingsbury, was in that movie,' Jerry said. 'He played Ben Gardner.' Ben Gardner was the subject of the biggest jump scare in 'Jaws,' an addition so last-minute that it was shot in editor Verna Fields's swimming pool rather than the waters off Martha's Vineyard, where the rest of the film was shot. Gardner's disembodied head popping out from the hole in his sunken boat has been earning screams since 'Jaws' opened on June 20, 1975. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up My first hour in Falmouth was a harbinger for the two major truths I discovered during my time on the Vineyard. The first truth was that everybody had a story about, or a connection to, Steven Spielberg's masterpiece. 'Just find somebody who looks old enough to have been on the Vineyard at the time,' I was told, 'and they'll spin a yarn.' Advertisement Karl and Logan Larsen look at behind the scenes photos of the filming of "Jaws." Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo That was good advice. Everyone I spoke to said they knew Universal was shooting 'some movie about a fish.' It was common knowledge, and for the rare unaware person, there were big blue signs advertising work for extras. Advertisement The second, harsher truth I learned was to never, ever, ever trust your phone service. It will leave you faster than a scorned lover—and always at the worst possible moment. I discovered this when I had to summon a Lyft so I could get to the last boat out of Vineyard Haven. My phone mocked me relentlessly as my panic grew. Thankfully, a fellow journalist graciously shared her ride with me. But I digress. Though most of my short interviews were conducted at the press event held Sunday at the Martha's Vineyard Museum, Saturday's run-in with Jerry was pure rideshare kismet. Before he dropped me off at the hotel, he reminded me that Kingsbury was the inspiration for Robert Shaw's portrayal of Quint. Perhaps he did so because I was wearing a shirt that said 'Quint's Shark Fishing.' Beka El-Deiry, who was the youngest extra at the time of filming, poses with a still of her from "Jaws." Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo On Sunday, a slew of local celebrities were readily available to swap tales of their time on the fictional Amity Island. The common thread in every story I heard from people on the set was Spielberg's constant directorial refrain of 'everybody in the water' and 'everybody out of the water!' There was also mention of Shark City, the place where Bruce the mechanical shark spent his downtime being repaired. But when I arrived on Martha's Vineyard the day before, I was met by a sea of fans wearing 'Jaws'-based t-shirts and hats, many of them from out of town. At Saturday night's screening of the film, there were fans who had travelled from Scotland. That's a lot farther distance than New Jersey, though my hometown was definitely 'in the house.' I met a guy named Valentino who grew up in Jersey City and who'd seen 'Jaws' at the same theater I did. Advertisement Edith Dewart and Michelle Karabelnik enjoy drinks in one of the tents at the Jaws 50th anniversary festival. They traveled to Martha's Vineyard for the first time to enjoy the festival. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo Rumors swirled that a major 'Jaws' celebrity would be on the Vineyard to commemorate the film's golden anniversary. I kept hearing that celebrity was Spielberg. It turned out to be Richard Dreyfuss, spotted signing autographs somewhere in Oak Bluffs on Friday and Saturday. The man who played Hooper also made a surprise appearance at the screening of 'Jaws' at the Winnetu Oceanside Resort. He was joined by TCM host, Ben Mankiewicz, and the Cape Symphony, who were about to play John Williams's Oscar-winning score live. Since I had to make that last boat out, I only got to hear the live accompaniment until the film cut to the guitar player on the beach in the opening scene. However, I did meet the guitarist in that scene, Michael Haydn. Not only did he perform at Sunday's event, he talked with me at length about music and explained the origin of the phrase, 'break a leg.' Piper Bonnette proudly carries a new shark toy at the Jaws 50th anniversary festival. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo I also met Gregory Dole, the actor who appeared in the The Falmouth native was 24 and parking cars at a summer job when he auditioned for the role. By coincidence, Spielberg was walking by during his audition and decided to cast him on the spot. Advertisement As for the two kids who pulled the prank, brothers Jonathan and Stephen Searle, they were going to be reunited at the museum with Dole 51 years after they filmed the scene of him pulling them out of the water. Like Roy Scheider's Brody, Jonathan is also a Chief of Police—in Oak Bluffs, not Amity Island. 'You know why everyone remembers our scene?' Jonathan asked me during the reunion with Dole. 'Because at that moment, we hadn't seen the shark yet. Everyone thought our scene was going to show the shark.' You didn't need a major scene to be a celebrity here. Peter Robb snuck onto the beach as a kid and appeared in three scenes (I heard far too many tales of people doing this). He's wearing yellow shorts. Another guy, who introduced himself as 'Willie B from Arlington,' was 23 at the time and also snuck on the beach and was almost selected to be in the scene on the 'Jaws Bridge' in Edgartown. His inability to show an extra's credential to crew members cost him the part. Even the fans had great stories. Turns out I wasn't the only cinephile born after A fan photographs sketches of the final shark attack scene. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo The biggest surprise in my visit was a passionate and informative defense of Bruce, the Advertisement Marty Milner worked on Bruce every night when the shark retired to Shark City for repairs. Milner did everything. 'I was Bruce's dermatologist, dentist, periodontist and orthopedic doctor,' he said. Then he launched into an extremely detailed explanation about the materials Bruce was made from, and how it worked. I ate all these details up—you know me, I love stories about process! 'It's not that the shark didn't work,' Milner told me. 'Bruce worked like he was supposed to; it was the learning curve that was difficult. No one had ever done this type of thing before.' Well, he convinced me! It was appropriate that my last day on the Vineyard ended with me hearing Dan London sing a song he wrote for the event. It was called 'You're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat.' The perfect tribute to a perfect movie. Happy 50th Anniversary! Odie Henderson is the Boston Globe's film critic.
Boston Globe
20-06-2025
- General
- Boston Globe
‘Forever Strong': Roxbury's Juneteenth celebration centers on Black joy and resistance
Haith credited Dr. Ronald Myers, an organizer who helped lead the campaign to bring national recognition to Juneteenth, with elevating the flag's visibility. Advertisement Ben Haith, fondly known as 'Boston Ben,' attended the Juneteenth celebration in Roxbury Heritage State Park on Thursday. The banner now recognized nationwide as the Juneteenth flag was designed by Haith in the 1990s. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo 'He called me and asked if he could use it, and I said, 'Please take it,'' Haith said. 'People tell me they see the flag everywhere now, and it's just phenomenal to me. It's the work of God.' Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston to free Black Americans who remained enslaved more than two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Long celebrated in Black communities across the South, the holiday became federally recognized in 2021, though it was declared a Massachusetts holiday a year earlier. Advertisement This year's theme, 'Juneteenth: Forever Strong,' reflects cultural resilience, said Jumaada Abdal-Khallaq Henry Smith, chairperson of the Boston Juneteenth Committee, a volunteer-led non-profit. 'We have to be the keepers of the culture,' she said. 'Sometimes people say, 'Who wants to talk about slavery?' But this is our history. This is our strength.' Mayor Michelle Wu thanked the committee and urged continued civic engagement. 'Juneteenth is a holiday, but Juneteenth is also an affirmation and a recommitment,' Wu said. 'Every single year, it's a call to action. Especially now, especially at this moment, we have to continue the work.' After the flag-raising, the group marched down Dudley and Warren Streets, accompanied by music and waving community banners, then stopped at the Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists. The celebration continued with food and craft vendors, live music, resource tables, and a Civil War encampment by 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry reenactors. Mayor Michelle Wu and her daughter Mira at the Juneteenth flag raising in Roxbury. Wu said Thursday, 'Juneteenth is a holiday, but Juneteenth is also an affirmation and a recommitment.' Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo While the tone was celebratory, many of those present said this year's Juneteenth felt especially urgent — not just as a remembrance of emancipation but as a stand against efforts to suppress Black history. President Trump's executive order directing agencies to scrub any public content that contains The US Air Force temporarily removed entire pages honoring the public backlash. Advertisement Gineva Robinson (9) walked in the Juneteenth parade while blowing bubbles. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo On Thursday, Xavier Walker, 20, of Dorchester, said he marched to defend that history from erasure. 'Juneteenth is a beautiful thing. It's a day not just for us, but for the whole world to see that our history will not be shut down by the government,' he said. 'Especially with the racists in the Oval Office, we definitely got to prove that they ain't gonna silence us.' Teri Trotman, 61, of Dorchester, who has celebrated Juneteenth for decades, called it a reminder of both progress and unfinished struggle. 'Juneteenth means we're free-ish,' she said. 'Because we're still under oppression and things are still not right for people of color.' She added, 'A lot of things are going backwards.' Eden Allen, 22, of Malden, said she marched in the parade because, 'I think it's really important to celebrate identity and celebrate being Black— especially in a space where a lot of times I can't be celebrated.' Major Hype dance group livens up the Juneteenth parade in Roxbury. While the tone was celebratory, many said this year's Juneteenth felt urgent — not just as a remembrance of emancipation but as a stand against efforts to suppress Black history. Heather Diehl for the Boston Globe City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune, who spoke during the parade, framed Juneteenth as a celebration of survival and a recognition of the contributions of Black Americans. 'We celebrate our African American community — that they've endured, that they continue to be resilient, that they are the foundation of this country,' she said. 'When we talk about the creation of wealth in this country, it would not have happened without forced labor. Juneteenth is joy, and it's centering the experience of the African American community.' For Haith, creator of the Juneteenth flag, the day's significance transcended any one group or political moment. Advertisement 'Juneteenth means freedom,' he said. 'Not only for the slaves that were freed — but for all Americans.' Jenny Andre, Miss Juneteenth, has her crown adjusted before the parade kicks off in Roxbury. Heather Diehl for the Boston Globe Nathan Metcalf can be reached at
Boston Globe
15-06-2025
- General
- Boston Globe
Bostonians celebrate 250th anniversary of legendary Revolutionary War battle
Hundreds of people gathered in Charlestown on Sunday for the annual parade celebrating the anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill. This year's parade carried a special meaning, marking the 250-year anniversary of the momentous Revolutionary War milestone. Douglas Le, 6, dressed in Colonial garb looks at a cart of toys during the Bunker Hill Day Parade. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo In addition to the A Revolutionary War Advertisement Newcomers and regulars alike arrived decked out in patriotic colors ready to cheer on the parade. The procession ranged from Revolutionary War re-enactors to local pep bands to a float with an inflatable Bunker Hill monument, flanked on either side by excited onlookers. Members of the Bunker Hill Day Parade line up before the festivities begin to honor the 250th anniversary of Battle of Bunker Hill. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo The sound of bagpipes filled the air, followed by drums, jaunty colonial marches, and sirens as the parade advanced. Bostonians who lived along the route set up tables with red, white, and blue finger foods to enjoy with friends and family, and American flags lined the streets. Advertisement MK Donahue, who was raised in Dorchester, said the parade became an annual tradition after she married her husband, a Boston local. 'Dorchester Day is still my favorite day, but this is a great day for coming together and celebrating America, family, and tradition,' she said as a train of wailing fire trucks sailed by. John E. Marden Jr., a decedent of a soldier from the Battle of Bunker Hill, proudly wears a sash and pins honoring the 250th anniversary. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo For Lila and Amy Groulx, a mother-daughter duo visiting the parade for the first time from Sharon, the celebration was a reminder of the important legacy of fighting for Democracy in America during turbulent times. 'Today's a day to remember to reinvest in our history and in our democracy, especially in this moment,' said Amy Groulx.
Boston Globe
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
St. John's Prep emerges from epic OT battle with BC High with fifth straight Division 1 boys' lacrosse title
Related : Advertisement BC High (19-4) took a 3-0 lead through four minutes, but Prep (22-1) shut down a prolific offense over the next 26 minutes, 31 seconds, with Ryan McCarthy, Madden McGowan, Bo Minogue, Josh Haarmann, and Mac Crawford scoring during a 6-0 response in the second quarter. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'Our offense is super balanced and our defense is super deep,' said Prep senior captain Sam Wilmot. 'I just love this team so much because we do it together. We really embody what team means.' St Johns Prep's Cam McCarthy (9) celebrates the Division 1 championship with a kiss. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo Junior goalie Mattheus Du Plessis produced 16 saves behind stellar play from Wilmot, Jack Weissenburger, and Nick Schibli, but Prep's offense stalled down the stretch, as top-seeded BC High clawed back with a pair of dramatic goals from Murphy Belvin and Nick Emsing (3 goals) in the final minute to force overtime. Advertisement After All-American FOGO Will Crawford won the opening draw, and McGowan and McCarthy had their shots denied by BC High goalie TJ Emsing (13 saves), Kelly was able to seal the deal. 'It's always dogfights with [BC High],' said Kelly, whose Prep team won a 7-6 overtime battle in the regular season. 'It's just a battle of attrition, who is going to grind it out, and I think that showed today.' St Johns Prep's Charlie Angell hoists the trophy. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo Both Kelly and Wilmot had older brothers star for Prep during a dynastic run that now includes 53 straight wins against in-state competition. Both seniors and Pynchon credited members of the 2020 and 2021 classes for setting the foundation that allows the program to dominate annually. Like Kelly's brother, Mike, and Sam Wilmot's brother, Charlie, both graduated in 2021, winning title as seniors 'From day one, this is our goal,' said Wilmot, who is committed to Richmond. 'Obviously we take it one step at a time, but we try to max out the days every year. We remember how good this feels and that's why we work all year for it.' BC High and St. John's Prep couldn't have been closer this season, twice going to overtime. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo BC High midfielder Charlie Clair takes a shot on St. John's Prep goalie Mattheus Du Plessis. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo St. John's Prep teammates Luke Kelly (25) and Owen White (15) enjoyed the title at Mass. Maritime. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo Nate Weitzer can be reached at
