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COMING 2 AMERICA Could've Just Been a Geico Ad
By Kevin Cookman March 8, 2021
Pettily released on Paramount+'s launch day, Amazon's recently acquired COMING 2 AMERICA is 10 minutes shorter than the original, but still 20 minutes too long for the material. Originally meant for an August 2020 theatrical release, it's fascinating to watch a remnant of Paramount's foolhardily arrogant, immediate past, the studio pumping wheelbarrows of cash they did not have into a studio comedy once again; the psychos crafted better digital de-aging technology than that used in any recent Star Wars film for a prolonged date-rape joke.
It's a rich sequel, shot on Tyler Perry's expansive Atlanta studio lot with a seemingly unlimited costume budget, but also a stark confirmation of the ending of 1988's COMING TO AMERICA: as Akeem and Lisa ride away from their royal wedding, they claim to never want to give up any of this wealth now that they're constantly surrounded by it. As it turns out, they seriously kept to their word, them and the film fully carrying through with the whole "no one learned anything" of it all to relish in a Black capitalist wet dream. Mainstream media representation will continue boiling down to "What if we were the billionaires?" for the foreseeable future… Get comfy.
Let one unequivocal truth be known: Eddie Murphy is a GOAT. That's that on that, despite his despicable stand-up (he's since apologized numerous times for his braindead takes on LGBTQ+ peoples; whether you buy those apologies is entirely up to you) and despite the fact that the dude has four, six if you're generous, decent films in a 40-year career—all the same, he's been held to scrupulous inspection by peers of all creeds. Murphy, like all Black superstars, fell victim to decades of a white critical and financial elite resenting his success to the degree that he burdened his professional decisions with the value of their perception, but it sure is odd that 30 years after Spike Lee put Eddie on trial for not using his clout to elevate more Black creatives in the studio system, he doubles down on Craig Brewer as his go-to director. Don't get me wrong, DOLEMITE IS MY NAME was a delight (Brewer unfortunately is still devoted to his preferred YouTube Originals-style digital camerawork) and HUSTLE & FLOW winning Triple Six the Oscar is one of the best moments in broadcast history, but his compliance as an underling to Murphy leads to KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL syndrome, with Jermaine Fowler getting Shia'd into false stardom, Eddie quite literally leading with his hanging gut, and shameless product placement abounding, with a Pepsi name-drop so egregious that it's complete with enough dead air for the logo to fade into.
COMING TO AMERICA, as consummate a classic it may be, is marred by the infamy of John Landis' caustic feuding with Murphy, denying the star who brought him onto the project the shine his fans joyously placed on him. Now nearing 60 and a late-stage comeback, Murphy doesn't have the stamina to sic his crew to beat a child murderer's ass nor have his ego questioned in his elder statehood. Hold on, rewind, you've heard about John Landis and Eddie Murphy's on-set feud, right? Oh, buddy, let me help you out, here's a primo excerpt from a 1990 Playboy interview with Murphy:
MURPHY: I'm sitting there shattered; I'm thinking, "This fucking guy. I bent over fucking backward to get this guy a job. He probably won't even acknowledge what happened. He didn't realize that his fucking career was washed up." So I told him, "The next time you fuck around with me, I'm gonna whip your ass." His Hollywood shit came out then: "What do you mean, 'whip my ass'? That's not in our deal." So I said, "You're gonna have to give me either some fear or some respect. I want one of them, because this is my shit and you're working here. If the only way you can fear me is knowing that the next time you fuck up, you're gonna get your ass whipped, fine." But Landis was fucked up: "Is that a net or a true-gross ass whipping I'm gonna get? What kind of ass whipping is it?"
PLAYBOY: Would you have whipped his ass?
MURPHY: If he had fucked up again, I would have beat the shit out of him.
PLAYBOY: Even considering the consequences of a lawsuit and criminal charges?
MURPHY: The thing about an assault charge is that if you're gonna do it, make it worth it. If it had come to that—whipping his ass—there wouldn't have been some headline like "EDDIE MURPHY PUNCHES JOHN LANDIS IN THE FACE." I'd have beat the shit out of him, put him in the fucking hospital, almost killed him. Then, when the headline read "EDDIE BEING SUED FOR ASSAULT," I'd have said [humbly], "Yeah, I did give him a horrible ass whipping; he deserves some sort of compensation, because I did beat the shit out of him."
Anyway, it worked. He was afraid of me. He'll probably never admit it, but the motherfucker was on his fucking toes for the rest of the show and didn't fuck with me for the whole rest of the picture.
We love a toxic legend. I'm in the bag for anything Eddie Murphy, I'll even give MR. CHURCH the dignity of acknowledging that it exists, but in making a reversal of COMING TO AMERICA, Brewer made the funniest comedian of the '80s the stoic straight man while simultaneously subverting the original plot so that it reverts back to the boiler plate ALADDIN story it was spoofing: in short, COMING 2 AMERICA finds a way to scientifically eliminate all and every trace of comedy. There are so few jokes, such little newly injected life, the film simply begging you to crack up at its pleasantries and no more, recycling the Queens and Zamunda culture clash and replacing potential long-form gags with action sequences (the entire lion-trapping set-piece is a profound waste of your time and digital artists' resources).
Studios are convinced that the entire appeal of these nostalgic throwbacks is showing the audience how little has changed, thinking it conjures comfort when all I'm feeling is a stagnant depression. Akeem gets a firm talking to about his adherence to centuries of tradition, casting aside his daughters for royal positions they are better suited for than the Madison Square Garden-grifting bastard son he flew in to the palace, but it takes 80 joke-less minutes for us to get to this source of conflict, the first in the film. Wasn't the last one also about this retrograde understanding of equality? One of two scenes in the iconic barber shop is meant to highlight how newly woke the 2010s are, but the sentiment in practice boils down to having the royal bathers wear flesh-tone bikinis instead of baring breasts or, in one of many callbacks to the original, having a male bather say "the royal privates" to avoid a potential Twitter outcry over having said "the royal pussy." Nearly worse, COMING 2 AMERICA runs its mouth and makes two of its characters force a conversation about sequels to movies that no one ever asked for. It reminds you of how what you're watching, in its base DNA, is simply not working, calling out the dismal cultural climate while contributing a straight injection of cancer to it. Irredeemable. However, Teyana Taylor twerking is now preserved on film for our remaining decades alive, so a point goes to film preservation.
It's a comedy that ends with a dance-off to Sister Sledge's "We Are Family" and a verse from the original film's rapping twins, less a loving remembrance and more a 32-year-late stimulus check in what would feel at home in a movie for children, maybe not a sequel to one of the best raunchy comedies of the '80s. In the end credits blooper reel, Morgan Freeman saying "fuck" gets bleeped. And yet, you're still inclined to treat a project made by such affable personalities with kindness. It's like visiting a problematic family member after you've both gotten COVID vaccinated—you want to enjoy this moment, so you're telling yourself you're enjoying this reunion, but repeating meaningless lies to yourself only ends up tiring the soul. Whatever, man, I'm just glad Kiki Layne is getting more high-profile work.
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Kevin Cookman
Kevin Cookman is a Film Editor for Merry-Go-Round Magazine. Deserted in a video store as an infant, Kevin was raised on Fulci, Tarantino, Kubrick, and Whoppers. Now he's a graduate of Chapman University who acts as editor for Merry-Go-Round on the side: what a success story.
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Rap 101 – Rap 101 is an introductory workshop series at the Brookline Teen Center where aspiring em cee's will learn what it takes to write, record, and perform an original song. Through immersive writing exercises and exposure to music fundamentals lead by experienced BTC music staff, students will collaborate on their songs with teen musicians who will provide original hip hop production. Open to 7th and 8th graders, Rap 101 runs on Wednesdays, 3:30-5:00, from March 21st to May 16th, with a final performance on Monday, May 21st. For more information click here or email Wes at wkaplan@brooklineteencenter.org.
Collaborative Mural Project – We are looking for middle schoolers to join our youth leader, Ivan, in constructing a collaborative jigsaw mural. Participants will learn about the impact that collaborative art making can have, color theory, and it will serve as a way for the students to build a team and a sense of community. Classes run on Mondays from February 12th through March 26th from 3:30-5:00PM. There is no class on February 19th. There is no cost to participate in this program. To register, contact George via email at gzahka@brooklineteencenter.org.
Ukulele 101 – The Brookline Teen Center Music Studio will be offering an 8 week course on ukulele basics. Students will learn the fundamentals of ukulele including chords, song form, and how to play in an ensemble. This 8 week series will culminate in a mini concert showcasing teamwork and acquired skills. Ukuleles will be provided for workshop sessions. All levels of experience are welcome. This program runs from March 19th through May 14th and is free for BTC members. Email Wes at wkaplan@brooklineteencenter.org for more info or to sign up.
Aspiring teen poets: Brookline's Poet Laureate, Zvi Sesling, is available to work with middle and high school students who want to learn more about poetry. Email George Zahka at gzahka@brooklineteencenter.org to learn more or to set up a meeting with Zvi.
Brookline Music Program: Does your child play an instrument that he/she is passionate about? Does your child want to connect with high school musician-mentors to benefit their music career at Brookline High School? Does your child want to pick up a brand new instrument and get free lessons? Does your child want to become an advanced musician in an instrument that they already play?
If any or all of the above is true, sign your child up for the Brookline Music Program! The BMP is a program organized by teens, for teens! The BMP pairs Brookline middle school musicians with high school musicians for FREE and engaging lessons. By signing up for BMP, not only will your child learn and grow musically, he/she will also foster a relationship with a high school mentor who can guide him/her through the BHS music opportunities and high school in general. In addition, he/she will also get an opportunity to meet other passionate musicians throughout Brookline.
Quiz Bowl: Quiz Bowl is coming to BTC middle schoolers, led by members of the BHS Quiz Bowl team! Quiz Bowl is an activity that combines academics, trivia, competition, and fun! During 6-week sessions, students will answer long and short questions using practice packets (like this one), learn about all sorts of subjects (science, history, literature, math, pop culture, and more) by researching and memorizing, and gain a love for knowledge. Participants will learn the Quiz Bowl format which includes individual questions with buzzers and group questions. The BHS Quiz Bowl team hopes to host its annual Rookie Tournament again this spring which students who have completed a six week session may be eligible to compete in. More info to come on the potential tournament.
Quiz Bowl runs on Mondays from 3:30-4:30 in the BTC Yoga Studio.
Open to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. No prior experience is necessary.
Quiz Bowl will be broken up into 6 week sessions. Students can sign up for more than one session.
There is no cost to participate in this program, but we ask that students make every effort to attend all six weeks of the session they sign up for.
Up to 8 students can participate in each section.
To register your child for a session click here.
If you have questions, please email George at gzahka@brooklineteencenter.org.
Brookline Engineering Project – Young Makers Program – Spring Session – Tier 1: The Brookline Engineering Project seeks to excite and educate students in middle school and high school about robotics, technology and engineering. This student led organization is a project-based learning environment where Brookline students can tinker, build and learn. Brookline middle schoolers can participate in a regular class from 6-7 pm Thursday nights. This introductory engineering class gives students a taste of engineering and the engineering process. Students will get experience in areas such as structural design, circuit design, 3D modeling and programming. The class is designed to keep students focused on what they are passionate about, while giving them the technical ability they need to thrive. Your middle school student must be a member at the BTC in order to sign up for classes online. This class is full.
Classes run on Thursdays from 6:00-7:00PM. Classes start on April 5th. Class dates: 4/5, 4/12, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24. There is no class the week of April vacation (4/19).
Class is capped at 10 students, and students are expected to attend all sessions.
There is no additional charge to participate in this class, but students must be a BTC member to participate.
If you have questions, contact George at gzahka@brooklineteencenter.org.
Brookline Engineering Project – Young Makers Program – Spring Session – Alternative Tier 1 class: This class is essentially three unique classes meeting concurrently, with high school mentors assigned to each discipline. Each of the three classes focus on a specialized area: coding, 3D modeling and remote control cars. The coding group will focus on physical programming, using the micro-controller Arduino to learn how code from their computer to turn on lights, drive mini-cars, avoid walls, measure temperature and more (coding section is full). The 3D modeling team will learn how an image in your head can become a physical reality in a matter of hours by understanding the entire 3D printing process. The group will design models in Solidworks, slice them in Simplify3D and print using our ROBO, Prusa and Flashforge 3D printers (3D printing section is full). The remote control group will be an expedition into the engineering design process and rapid prototyping focused on remote control cars. Students will design, develop and construct their own RC cars using our CAD software and 3D printers, as well as acquire skills from 3D modeling to soldering to aerodynamic design (remote control cars section is full). No prior knowledge is necessary to participate in the class. Your middle school student must be a member at the BTC in order to sign up for classes online. Click here to register your child as a member.
Classes run on Mondays from 6:00-7:00PM. Classes start on April 9th. Class dates: 4/9, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21. There is no class the week of April vacation (4/16).
Each discipline is capped at 3-4 students (10 students total in the class).
The Brookline Jazz Project: The Brookline Jazz Project is a teen driven, eight week jazz immersion program for aspiring 7th and 8th grade jazz musicians interested in getting playing experience outside of the classroom and learning core jazz concepts. Lead by a trio of experienced high school jazz musicians, the Brookline Jazz Project will introduce its students to swing, blues, chord changes, and improvisation, as well as listening skills and jazz appreciation. Teen teachers will create a fun and safe jam space where students can experiment with new musical ideas and expand their playing vocabulary. This workshop is great for students already participating in Brookline music programming such as the Townwide Jazz Band, as well as students with some instrumental experience looking to get experience with jazz for the first time. The Brookline Jazz Project will culminate in a recording session on May 24th. The Brookline Jazz Project will meet on Thursdays at Brookline Teen Center from 3:30-4:30 from April 5th to May 24th (with a break on April 19th during April Vacation). For more information, or to register, click here.
Bike Repair 101 – Want to learn how to change a flat tire, or patch a tube? What do you do if your brakes are rubbing on your tire or the chain falls off your bike? Come to the Brookline Teen Center Makerspace to learn bike repair basics from a Brookline High School student mechanic. Participants will learn how to use different bike tools, and develop the skills necessary to make basic bike repairs (flat fixing, hub repairs, tuning). Students with financial need are eligible to receive a free bike, lock, and helmet at the conclusion of class. This class is full.
This class meets for 4 Mondays from 3:30-4:30PM in the BTC Makerspace, beginning April 30th and ending May 21st (4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21).
Class is capped at 8 students, and open to BTC members in grades 6-8.
There is no fee for this class, but students must be a BTC member to participate.
This class is full. If you have questions please email George at gzahka@brooklineteencenter.org.
Chess: The Brookline High School Chess Club will be coming to the Brookline Teen Center on Mondays from 5:00-7:00PM to offer informal lessons and organize games and tournaments for middle schoolers. Whether your child is brand new to chess or has been playing for years, this is a great opportunity to build some skills, make friends, and learn more about chess at BHS. This program starts on Monday, April 2nd and will run through the end of the school year. There is no cost to participate, but middle schoolers need to be a member of the BTC. Students don't need to register ahead of time, they can just come in on the weeks that work for them. If you have any questions, please email George at gzahka@brooklineteencenter.org.
Dance Class: The B.E.A.T.S (Brookline Educational Arts Troupes) are bringing contemporary/hip hop dance classes to the teen center! The B.E.A.T.S provide a positive environment for students to learn dance pieces, explore their creative voices and connect with other members of the community. The B.E.A.T.S classes are led by advanced-level Brookline High School students. The B.E.A.T.S prepare middle school students to participate in the 22 performing arts classes and performance opportunities at Brookline High School.
Classes run on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30PM.
There are four classes in this series: May 9, 16, 23, and 30.
Open to Brookline 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students.
There is no cost for this program, but students must be a BTC member to participate. To register or if you have questions, please email George at gzahka@brooklineteencenter.org.
This class is limited to 10 students, so sign up early.
Ukulele 101 – This November on Middle School Mondays, the Brookline Teen Center Music Studio will be offering a 6 week course on ukulele basics. Students will learn the fundamentals of ukulele including chords, song form, and how to play in an ensemble. This 6 week series will culminate in a mini concert showcasing teamwork and acquired skills. Ukuleles will be provided for workshop sessions. All levels of experience are welcome. This program runs from November 6th through December 11th, with a performance on Dec 18th and is free for BTC members. Email Music Specialist, Wes Kaplan (wkaplan@brooklineteencenter.org), for more information or to sign up.
Brookline Engineering Project – Fall Session- Tier 2 : Brookline Engineering Project Tier 2 will build off of the skills learned in the first class. The class will be student driven and project oriented. The curriculum will be loose and largely based around students' individual and group interests. Students will select and work on a few projects of their choice throughout the session.
Classes will run for 8 weeks on Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00PM beginning on October 18th and running through December 13th. There will be no class on Wednesday, November 22nd.
There is no cost to participate in this class.
Students must have participated in the Tier 1 Brookline Engineering Project in order to take this class. To register, click here.
Brookline Engineering Project – Fall Session – Young Makers Program – Tier 1: The Brookline Engineering Project seeks to excite and educate students in middle school and high school about robotics, technology and engineering. This student led organization is a project-based learning environment where Brookline students can tinker, build and learn. Brookline middle schoolers can participate in a regular class from 6-7 pm on Monday or Thursday nights. This introductory engineering class gives students a taste of engineering and the engineering process. Students will get experience in areas such as structural design, circuit design, 3D modeling and programming. The class is designed to keep students focused on what they are passionate about, while giving them the technical ability they need to thrive.
There are two sections of this class. One section runs on Mondays from 6:00-7:00PM and the other section is on Thursdays from 6:00-7:00PM. Classes start the week of October 23rd. Monday dates: 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4. Thursday dates: 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14.
There is no additional charge to participate in this class, but students must be a member to participate.
To register, click here. Make sure to select the day that you want (scroll down to select the Thursday class). CLASS IS FULL AT THIS TIME.
Girls LEAP Self-Defense Program: This program, run by Girls LEAP, empowers girls and young women through an integration of self-reflective and physical self-defense skills. Self-Reflective skills include topics such as conflict resolution, setting boundaries, courage, advocacy and healthy relationships. Physical Self-Defense skills focus on girl-specific physical safety through self-defense techniques.
Class runs on Wednesdays from 3:15 – 5:15 PM.
Class runs for 10 weeks from October 11th through December 20th. There is no class on 11/22.
Class is capped at 20 students, and students are expected to attend all sessions.
This class is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls who are members of the BTC.
There is no cost for this class, but participants must be a member of the BTC. To register, click here. CLASS IS FULL AT THIS TIME.
If you have any questions, you can reach out to George Zahka at gzahka@brooklineteencenter.org.
Middle School Movie Makers: The Brookline Interactive Group is coming to the BTC on Tuesdays to run Middle School Movie Makers. (From the BIG website) This class, which is specifically for middle schoolers (grades 6-8), will teach students the fundamental elements of filmmaking by providing them the opportunity to script, film, and edit their own short movie. In project-based teams, students will learn to develop a storyboard, plan their set and costumes, and use iPads, studio equipment and green screen to create their films. With iMovie software, they will edit their own version of the movie with their original concepts, music and graphics.
Class runs on Tuesdays from 3:30 – 4:30PM.
The class is 8 weeks long and runs from October 3rd through November 21st.
There is a $100 fee to take this class. To register through BIG, click here.
Think, Make, Print: Introduction to 3D Printing: This class is designed to teach students the basics principles and mechanics behind operating a 3D printer safely and confidently. This course covers the key elements for understanding how a 3D Printer works, types of materials to print, how to access 3D printing files, and how to get files ready for printing. Students will also learn some basic methods for 3D modeling. This class is intended to generate excitement and enthusiasm for students interested in learning more about 3D Printers, and ready them for higher tier courses which place more emphasis on learning to 3D model. The class is taught by Brookline Teen Center's Makerspace Youth Leader, Noah Lewkowitz.
This class runs for 5 Tuesdays from 6:30pm – 7:30pm beginning October 10th and ending on November 14th. There is no class on 10/31 (Halloween).
This class is for 6th-8th grade students, and is capped at 5 students.
To register, click here. CLASS IS FULL AT THIS TIME.
Archery: This fall, On the Mark Archery, is coming to the BTC to teach archery to middle school students. Join the program that has everyone raving about one of the world's most exciting sports: recurve archery. Patience, focus and discipline are the only things needed to find success and achieve consistent shot groups. Our unique lesson plans engage students in unique challenges each class while balancing out individualized attention and feedback.
Archery runs on 4 Mondays (10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20) from 7:00 – 8:00PM in the BTC gym.
This class is open to 6th-8th grade members of the BTC.
There is a $96 fee to participate in this class. To register, click here.
There needs to be a minimum of 10 students to run this class. We will let you know prior to the start of the class if we were able to fill the class.
Design, Code, Play – Introduction to coding: Ever wanted to design your very own video game? It's easier than you think! This class will introduce students to a beginner coding language which uses stacks of colored blocks to create complex code. This method allows students to easily learn the basic concepts behind coding rather than focusing on tedious syntax. Students will plan, design, and create their very own video games, which they will be able to play and share with friends. The class is taught by Brookline Teen Center's Makerspace Youth Leader, Noah Lewkowitz.
Class is open to BTC members in grades 6-8.
The class is capped at 5 students.
Brookline Engineering Project – Spring Session: The Brookline Engineering Project seeks to excite and educate students in middle school and high school about robotics, technology and engineering. This student led organization is a project-based learning environment where Brookline students can tinker, build and learn. Brookline middle schoolers can participate in a regular class from 6-7 pm on Monday nights. The class will be focused on introduction to computer science, using Python, and introduction to physical computing, using Arduino and other microcontrollers. As well as the regular class, there will be engineering challenges and hackathons for middle school students and a makerspace that will be available to students needing supplies and assistance on their individual projects.
Class runs from 6:00 – 7:00 PM for 9 Mondays from March 27th through June 5th. There will be no classes on 4/17 or 5/29.
Class is capped at 12 students, and students are expected to attend all sessions.
To register, please email Kate Cordner at kcordner@brooklineteencenter.org.
Brookline Engineering Project: Tier 2 – Spring Session: Brookline Engineering Project Tier 2 will build off of the skills learned in the first class. The class will be student driven and project oriented. The curriculum will be loose and largely based around students' individual and group interests. Students will select and work on a few projects of their choice throughout the session.
Classes will run on Thursdays from 5:30-7:00PM beginning on March 30th and running through May 25th. There will be no class during school vacation week (April 20th). It is possible that the class may extended for a week or two if students are not done with their projects and the high school leaders decide to extend it.
Students must have participated in the level one Brookline Engineering Project in order to take this class.
To register or if you have questions, contact George at gzahka@brooklineteencenter.org.
Aerial Silks: Circus Up and Revolution Trapeze are teaming up to bring Brookline the finest in circus and aerial arts. In Circus Up's Aerial mini-series, students will learn the basics of moving in the air! Students gain strength and flexibility, grace, and correct alignment while twisting, turning, climbing and controlled dropping on the aerial silks. Students will learn positions and moves close to the ground, and then move higher with more advanced skills, as ability advances. Classes begin with warm-up and stretching, then move to the air, building on past lessons. Students will likely learn to trust their new found strength and agility that will help them to gain confidence; maybe not only in the air!
Classes run for 5 Fridays from May 5th through June 9th. There is no class on May 26th.
There are two sections each Friday. The first section runs from 3:30-4:45PM and the second runs from 4:45-6:00PM.
Each section is capped at 6 students.
There is a $100 fee to participate in this 5-week class, and students must be a member of the BTC to participate.
At this time, there is one spot left in the 4:45-6:00 class. To register, or if you have questions, email Kate Cordner at kcordner@brooklineteencenter.org.
Weekly meetings on Mondays at 3:15 PM beginning on March 20th. Meetings will vary in length depending on what work needs to be done each week.
Whether you have gardened for years, or have never put your hands in soil, you are welcome to be a part of the Garden Team.
Open to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade members of the BTC.
Email Kate at kcordner@brooklineteencenter.org to sign up.
Please print out and complete a Parkour Generations release, and bring it to your first class.
Rock Band: Burgeoning young musicians of all experience levels are invited to join us in starting BTC's first middle school rock band! The band will meet weekly to work on preparing a 3-5 song set, to be performed for the BTC community at the end of the fall semester. Kids will choose songs based on their own interest and gain valuable experience playing and collaborating with each other. Through this process, kids will learn music theory, listening skills, and improvisation while getting exposure to new kinds of music. Emphasis will be on having fun and learning to connect their new knowledge and skills to the music they are most passionate about.
There is no cost to participate in Rock Band, but students must be a BTC member to participate.
Interested students should fill out this brief online application. BTC's music specialist, Wes Kaplan will follow up with you.
If you have questions about Rock Band, please email Wes at wkaplan@brooklineteencenter.org.
Brookline Computer Science Program: Led by a group of Brookline High students, the Brookline Computer Science Program is a hands-on learning environment that teaches middle schoolers the principles of computer science while encouraging creativity and critical thinking. In student-led weekly classes, students will learn new concepts, then practice them by solving stimulating exercises. Guidance will help with trouble, but try not to intervene too much in order for students to work on problem-solving skills. Students are encouraged to tackle challenges, work together, and continue learning even outside of class, ultimately to develop a 'coder's mind'.
Classes run on eight Sundays from 3:00-4:00 PM from March 19th through May 14th (no class on 4/16).
This class is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students.
Classes will take place in the Brookline Teen Center conference room.
Class is capped at 8 students.
There is no additional charge to participate in this class, but students must be a member of the BTC to participate.
Pizza Making 101: Participants will have the opportunity to make a pizza from scratch. This two hour workshop will be offered on Monday January 23rd and Monday January 30th from 3:30-5:30 PM. There is no cost to participate. Email Kate at kcordner@brooklineteencenter.org to register. Please specify which date you want your middle schooler to attend. Each class is limited to 5 students.
Ice Cream Making 101: In this 3 week class, middle schoolers will have the chance to make ice cream from scratch, and eat the results. Class runs 3/27, 4/3, and 4/10 from 4:30-6:00 PM. Ice Cream Making 101 is full at this time. Email Kate at kcordner@brooklineteencenter.org to express interest in taking this class if it offered again soon.
Basketball Skills and Drills: BTC Youth Leader, Jacob Page, will be running a basketball clinic. Here are the details from Jacob: I am looking for 8 serious middle school basketball players who want to work hard and get better. I will be delivering different skills and drills to help these serious players build strength and confidence in their play. This skills and drills clinic will run for 4 weeks (3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10), from 4:30-5:30 on Mondays. Basketball Skills and Drills is full at this time. Email Kate at kcordner@brooklineteencenter.org with questions or to express interest in taking this class if it is available in the future.
Chocolate Chip Cookies 101: Come to the BTC on March 27th from 4:00-5:30PM to learn how to make amazing chocolate chip cookies. The class will be taught by Marjie Rowe, a BHS senior and the President of the BTC teen board of directors who also happens to be an amazing baker. There is no cost to participate, and participants will be able to take home some of the cookies they make. To reserve a spot, please email Kate at kcordner@brooklineteencenter.org.
Brookline Engineering Project – Winter Session: The Brookline Engineering Project seeks to excite and educate students in middle school and high school about robotics, technology and engineering. This student led organization is a project-based learning environment where Brookline students can tinker, build and learn. Brookline middle schoolers can participate in a regular class from 6-7 pm on Monday nights. The class will be focused on introduction to computer science, using Python, and introduction to physical computing, using Arduino and other microcontrollers. As well as the regular class, there will be engineering challenges and hackathons for middle school students and a makerspace that will be available to students needing supplies and assistance on their individual projects.
Class runs from 6:00 – 7:00 PM for 9 Mondays from December 12th through March 6th. There will be no classes on 12/26, 1/2, 1/16 and 2/20. There may be make up classes on 3/13 and 3/20 if earlier sessions are cancelled due to snow.
The winter session is full.
Cartooning and Comics: Our friends at the Brookline Arts Center are coming to the BTC. In this class, students learn the fundamentals of cartooning and various approaches to visual storytelling by looking at the work of published cartoonists. Each student has the opportunity to develop their own narrative. By the end of class, each student develops a working knowledge of character creation, environment design, page layout, visual storytelling and saddle stitching a mini comic. The six week class will run in the BTC conference room from 4:30-5:30 PM January 23rd through March 13th (no class on 2/20). There is a $75 fee to take this class. To learn more, or to register please click here.
Yoga: Middle school students of all abilities and experience levels are invited to our yoga class. This is a non-competitive, no-judgment zone where kids will: build strength and flexibility, learn relaxation and stress reduction techniques, and increase body awareness, self respect and self confidence. The class will incorporate standing and sitting poses, backward and forward bends, side bends, twists, inversions, and balancing poses. We will practice to music and invite students to build playlists. Ideally students will attend regularly to foster a sense of community and to build knowledge together. Students should wear clothes that allow for free movement. Yoga mats are available at the teen center, or bring your own. Class is taught by Cher Duffield.
There will be three drop in yoga classes the month of December. On December 5, 12, and 19th middle schoolers can attend a class (or all 3) in our Yoga Studio from 3:00-3:55.
We will organize another series of classes in the new year, but these drop in sessions will give students (who might be on the fence) a chance to try out yoga without a major commitment.
Email George Zahka at gzahka@brooklineteencenter.org with any questions.
Class is capped at 8 students, and students are expected to attend all sessions.
Persian Cooking: Food as part of Eastern culture is the center piece of family gatherings. Cooking has been part of my life growing up in an Iranian family. In this cooking class, not only will we follow directions for every recipe and use many ingredients, but we will allow ourselves to make changes and make it our own. In this hands on class you will cook healthy, nutritious, and delightful Persian recipes. You will learn variations of soups, rice dishes, souffles, and appetizers. This class will focus on vegetarian dishes. The class is taught by Giti Ganjei.
Class runs from 4:00 – 6:00 PM on Mondays.
There will be two different 3-week sessions. The first session meets on November 7, November 14, and November 21. The second session meets on December 5, December 12, and December 19. Both the November and December sessions are full.
Class is capped at 5 students, and students are expected to attend all three meetings.
Dance: Hip hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Hip hop dance requires students to have the strength and stamina to successfully perform moves. Therefore class includes upper and lower body conditioning as well as a rigorous warm-up to help prepare students for more intense movements. Once a month we will have a workshop that consist of different styles. By the end of the session, we have groups perform. Class is taught by Katiria Pineda-Colon and Isobel Souza.
Class runs from 4:00 – 5:30 PM for 8 Mondays from October 17th through December 5th.
Classes run for 6 Fridays from November 4th through December 16th. There is no class on November 25th.
There are two sessions each Friday. The first session runs from 3:30-4:45PM and is geared towards 6th and 7th grade students. The second session runs from 4:45-6:00PM and is geared towards 7th and 8th grade students and high schoolers.
There is a $120 fee to participate in this 6-week class, and students must be a member of the BTC to participate.
In today's society, with social media and peer pressure bearing down upon our girls to look and act a certain way, it's time we helped them to take charge of their bodies AND minds. This class will not only teach girls proper strength and cardio training techniques, but will focus on eating healthfully for their own bodies, stress management through positive action, and CONFIDENCE in themselves as unique and powerful girls.
Whether a seasoned athlete looking to properly cross train, or a complete novice in fitness, all girls are welcome. We will work in a small group to foster trust, friendships, confidence and more. Our hope is that every girl leaves with a greater sense of confidence, strength, and tools for health that will last them a lifetime. This class is taught by Dara Zall Kelly.
Class runs from 3:00 – 4:00 PM for 8 Mondays from October 24th through December 12th.
Class is capped at 8 girls, and students are expected to attend all sessions.
Class will take place at CrossFit Coolidge Corner located under the BTC. Class participants will gather at the BTC and head downstairs to CrossFit as a group.
This class is full at this time. Check back to see if we add another session for this winter.
Please print out, sign, and bring this release to the first session.
Brookline Robotics: Brookline Robotics seeks to engage 6th, 7th and 8th graders in STEM and robotics. Through our two programs, a one week summer program and First Lego League teams, we aim to teach students the basics and beyond of robotics and programming. We're open to any experience level, novice to expert!
Brookline Robotics is made possible by the support of many enthusiastic high school volunteers, adult volunteers, and the support of the award-winning robotics team FRC 125, the NUTRONs, who have created or mentored robotics programs in Revere, Dorchester, and Jamaica Plain.
Media Girls: From the Media Girls Website: "Sign up your 6th or 7th grade girl for Brookline's MEDIAGIRLS 8-week program at The Brookline Teen Center! This weekly group talks pop culture and explores and challenges the stories told in music videos, ads, and magazines aimed at girls. In addition, participants learn how to write inspiring blog posts that are featured on our MEDIAGIRLS blog and social media. Visit www.mediagirls.org to learn more about our program, and check out the work of past groups.
Space is limited to 12 girls, and is first come, first serve. Payment is $280, and refunds are not available once registration is processed. A limited number of scholarships are available; please inquire.
Classes run at the Brookline Teen Center on Tuesdays from 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM September 27th to November 29th (no class October 11th). We provide cereal bars for snacks, you provide girls who are ready to make over the media!
Circus Skills on the Ground and in the Round: You don't have to fly through the air to be in the circus! In this object manipulation mini-series, students will learn some basics in skills that can be performed on the ground. Hula hooping, plate spinning, feather balancing, juggling, and stilt-walking will be included in this fun introduction to a variety of circus arts. Classes will include instruction in skills and techniques as well as group games and imaginative activities. Students will practice balance, learn new tricks, and challenge themselves to explore new ways of moving. No previous experience is needed, but if a student already has experience in any of these skills they will receive individualized instruction to build on the skills they already have! This class is brought to the BTC by Circus Up.
Classes will run for 5 Thursdays from January 26th to March 9th (no class on 2/9 and 2/23).
There will be two sections: 3:30-4:45 and 4:45-6:00.
Classes are for 6-8th grade students.
Each section is limited to 8 students.
There is a $100 fee for the 5 week class, and students must be a member of the BTC to participate.
If you have questions or to register, email Kate Cordner at kcordner@brooklineteencenter.org.
Circus Duos: Everything is more fun with a friend, and circus is no exception! This class will train students on the basics of working in a circus partnership, both on the ground and in the air. Students will learn how to support one another's weight in static poses and dynamic shapes. We will also work on the foundational tumbling and aerial skills needed to build up to more advanced partner tricks and routines. Circus Duos class will help to build strength, trust, and communication skills while we learn to make shapes together in the ground, on the lyra, and in the silks. Students should wear comfortable clothes that will stay in place while upside down. Each class will begin with a brief warm up, followed by some basic skill drills, and plenty of time for focusing on new tricks and playing some fun games. No prior experience is needed. This class is brought to the BTC by Circus Up.
Classes will run for 5 Saturdays from January 14th to February 11th.
There will be two sections: 10:30-11:45 and 12:00-1:15.
Each section is limited to 7 students.
There is a $100 fee for the five week class, and students must be a member of the BTC to participate.
Wednesday (Em)Power Hour: Strength training, nutrition, and fitness for the tween/teen girl: In today's society, with social media and peer pressure bearing down upon our girls to look and act a certain way, it's time we helped them to take charge of their bodies AND minds. This class will not only teach girls proper strength and cardio training techniques, but will focus on eating healthfully for their own bodies, stress management through positive action, and CONFIDENCE in themselves as unique and powerful girls.
Class runs from 3:00 – 4:00 PM for 5 Wednesdays from January 11th through February 8th. There is no class on 1/25, but girls may attend the Monday class that week on 1/23.
Class is capped at 10 girls, and students are expected to attend all sessions.
This class is open to 6th-8th grade girls.
Musical.ly: Our friends at Brookline Interactive Group (BIG) are coming to the BTC to offer a workshop for middle schoolers to teach them how to get the most out of the Musical.ly app. The two week workshop will run on January 30th and February 6th from 3:30-5:30 PM. Students don't need a smartphone with the Musical.ly app to participate, but if they have one they should bring it. The BTC is subsidizing the cost of the workshop, so there is no cost for participants. Email Kate at kcordner@brooklineteencenter.org to reserve your spot. Class is limited to 10 students.
Classes run for 6 Fridays from January 13th through February 17th.
Monday (Em)Power Hour: Strength training, nutrition, and fitness for the tween/teen girl: In today's society, with social media and peer pressure bearing down upon our girls to look and act a certain way, it's time we helped them to take charge of their bodies AND minds. This class will not only teach girls proper strength and cardio training techniques, but will focus on eating healthfully for their own bodies, stress management through positive action, and CONFIDENCE in themselves as unique and powerful girls.
Class runs from 3:00 – 4:00 PM for 6 Mondays from January 9th through February 13th.
Class is capped at 12 girls, and students are expected to attend all sessions.
This class is full at this time.
Class runs for 6 sessions on Mondays from 3:30-4:30PM beginning on April 3rd and ending on May 15th. There is no class on April 17th.
(Em)Power Hour: Strength training, nutrition, and fitness for the tween/teen girl: In today's society, with social media and peer pressure bearing down upon our girls to look and act a certain way, it's time we helped them to take charge of their bodies AND minds. This class will not only teach girls proper strength and cardio training techniques, but will focus on eating healthfully for their own bodies, stress management through positive action, and CONFIDENCE in themselves as unique and powerful girls.
Class runs on Mondays from 3:00 – 4:00 PM from March 20th through May 1st. There is no class April 17.
The class is capped at 10 girls.
Class will take place at CrossFit Coolidge Corner located under the BTC. Class participants will gather at the BTC and head downstairs to CrossFit as a group. Each week, girls should come upstairs to the BTC to check in and wait to be directed down to CrossFit.
If this is your first time taking the class, please print out, sign, and bring this release to the first session.
Media Girls: From the Media Girls Website: "It's not girls that need a makeover, it's the media. In this empowering and fun program for 6th and 7th grade girls, trained college mentors teach participants to think critically about the influence media has on girls. They'll discuss music videos, ads, and social media, and learn to create feel-good content for girls that we'll feature on our MEDIAGIRLS blog. Visit www.mediagirls.org to learn more about our program, see testimonials, and check out the inspiring work of past classes. Classes are from 3:30 PM to 5 PM, every Wed. from March 1st to April 26 (no class April 19th due to school vacation). No refunds available once registration is completed. There is a $280 cost for this program. Register here. Contact michelle@mediagirls.org with questions.


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Family, friends, volunteers and staff of several partner organizations came together in December to welcome Chanelle and her two daughters into their new home in Garfield Heights. The renovation of the 2-bedroom home was made possible through the New Horizons Housing Collaborative, AXA Financial Advisors, the Cuyahoga Land Bank, and other community partners. The New Horizons Collaborative is a program of The City Mission and the Cuyahoga Land Bank that works with area non-profits and faith-based organizations to find housing solutions for the women and families served by Laura's Home, a crisis center for women on Cleveland's west side.
Chanelle, who came to Laura's Home after escaping difficult personal circumstances, went through the long-term program, and the classes she took helped her find her worth in God's eyes and learn how to care for her family on her own. Chanelle, who moved her family into the home in December, will eventually become the homeowner. Not only will Chanelle and her children gain a new sense of stability, but they'll also be able to face the future knowing they're secure in their finances, family and faith.


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Once again for 2016, Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auctions is presenting an exciting and diverse selection of collector automobiles during this year's installment of Monterey California's world renowned collector car week. As a central component of car week's festivities going back 16 years, Russo and Steele's action packed event has become one that those "in the know" consider to be a can't miss engagement. Part sporting event, part concert, part cocktail party and all about the best quality collector automobiles available to the broadest spectrum of collectors and enthusiasts alike, Russo and Steele offers a high impact, "Auctions in the Round" style experience that can be achieved nowhere else in the world. Held again from the companies beautiful and exclusive location on the waterfront at Downtown Monterey's historic Fisherman's Wharf, this year's event, taking place August 18-20, will feature a handpicked selection of European sports cars, American muscle cars, hot rods, customs and late model exotics and promises to deliver another signature experience that will continue to make Russo and Steele one of the most talked about automotive lifestyle events in Monterey for yet another year.
Leading the charge for Russo and Steele's 2016 Monterey line-up are:
#7125 2015 Porsche 918 Weissach
Owned by legendary racing outfit Team Rahal, this incredibly rare Viper Green 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach is a technical and performance tour de force. Powered by a naturally-aspirated 4.6 litre V8 engine, developing 608 horsepower, with two electric motors delivering an additional 279 metric horsepower for a combined output of 887 horsepower, the 918 boasts a top speed of 210 mph and runs 0-60 in an absolutely scorching 2.2 seconds. In September 2013 a 918 Weissach utterly obliterated the Nürburgring's previous lap record by a shocking 14 seconds, turning a time of just 6:57 on the 12.8 mi road course, making it the first series production street-legal car ever to break the 7-minute barrier. Originally the darling of the 80th Geneva Motor Show in March 2010, the 918 is a highly limited production automotive masterpiece that will only continue its rocket ship appreciation in value into the future.
#7012 2004 Ford GT PB2-1
Originally assigned to Manufacturing and designated for mileage accumulation and electrical prove-out, PB2-1 is the first example produced in the second prototype run of the exciting Ford GT Supercar. After successfully completing its testing cycle, PB2-1 was transferred to Product Development at SVT and briefly used as the program vehicle for the planned Ford GT Mk II follow-on program. During this phase, PB2-1 was equipped with a prototype small-diameter pulley for greater supercharger boost, with this part later offered separately for sale by Ford Racing. Exhaust manifold heat shields, printed with "Mark II," and a "Ford GT" logo fuel-filler cap were also added to the car. Original testing equipment on PB2-1 also included a roll bar which has been removed from the car while the attachment points remain in place. This is an incredible opportunity to acquire a true and extremely exclusive piece of Blue Oval performance history.
#7100 1993 Jaguar XJ220
Finished in rare and highly exotic Monza Red, this beautiful 1993 Jaguar XJ220 benefits from a gentle life of pampered and enthusiastic preservation-minded use. Currently displaying just 871 kilometers (541 miles), this flagship supercar offers showroom cosmetic quality and mechanical condition and is surely one of the most finely preserved examples available anywhere in the world today. Featuring near time capsule level low mileage and a perfect ownership history, it marks a once in a lifetime discovery that most certainly qualifies it as an important piece of road going automotive performance history. An undeniably rare and incredibly exciting example of Jaguar's fastest street machine, it would make a magical addition to any collection of modern or classic performance cars.
#7115 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
This stunningly beautiful Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is a highly desirable example featuring a 6-speed manual transmission mated to an ultra-sophisticated 610 horsepower, front mounted V12 power plant. As the designated replacement for the 575M Maranello, the 599 was styled by the legendary Pininfarina design house under the direction of Ferrari's Frank Stephenson. Named for its total engine displacement (5999 cc), Gran Turismo Berlinetta nature, and the Fiorano Circuit test track used by Ferrari, it is believed to be 1 of only 20 in the United States. As offered, this exquisitely sculpted example of Maranello's commitment to flagship exceptionalism comes complete with clean Carfax and Autocheck reports.
#7010 1965 Shelby GT350
This very special Shelby is 1 of 562 first-year GT350s built for 1965. It is a true matching numbers example with Ford VIN and Shelby serial numbers confirmed by the SAAC, fully documented in the Shelby American World Registry and includes copies of the original delivery documents to Tasca Ford. Meticulously restored, it retains its original 289/306 HP V-8 and aluminum-case Borg-Warner T-10 4-speed transmission. In addition to the first-year Shelby features, it is equipped with the trunk-mounted battery seen on only the first 300 cars built plus Shelby/Cragar wheels. It marks a truly exceptional example of Shelby's most sought after version of the legendary GT350.
#7038 1959 Tojeiro California/TCAL59 Barcheta
In 1959, the famous car designer and builder John Tojeiro, most recognized for his work on the AC Ace, which later became the Cobra, began creating of one of his last front engine sports cars. The new car incorporated a tube frame structure similar to the early Ecurie Ecosse Tojeiro Jaguar that ran at Le Mans, but with updates. Initially, John built a chassis to replace the crashed Ecurie Ecosse racer from an accident at the Nürburgring and a second one, the car offered here, intended for a Ferrari California-style body by Cavendish Morton. This outstanding and beautiful offering represents an "end of an era" creation from one of automotive history's most critical designers.
#7035 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet
This exceptional, numbers matching 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet presents beautifully in its original hues of silver over black. Interior is original and in near flawless condition and the car features floor shift, air conditioning, and power windows with factory data card illustrating included options. The engine was removed and the body stripped and beautifully painted a few years ago and the engine compartment was painted and the engine fully detailed to like new standards. This highly luxurious and exclusive offering brilliantly represents the virtues of excellent maintenance, low mileage and enthusiast ownership.
#7016 1970 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2
Very well-documented and presented in handsome factory colors, this sleek, powerful and fast 1970 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 is a very fine example of the prancing horse's best classic V-12 GT model. One of as few as 800 examples produced, this highly desirable left-hand drive, U.S.-specification model was sold new via Maranello Concessionaires in the UK to first owner Albert R. "Cubby" Broccoli, the film producer of James Bond movie fame. Accompanied by UK "ARB 007" number plate. This wonderful classic Ferrari comes very well equipped, documented, presented, and coupled with its important ownership history, presents an interesting and highly collectible enthusiast's investment opportunity!
#7029 1957 Porsche 356 Speedster
Restored to an exceedingly high standard including the factory-specified color combination, this 1957 356 Speedster is complete with documentation. An outstanding original car from San Diego, California was the foundation used to begin a stunning restoration by Porsche marque specialists in Newport Beach, California. No other car stirs up images of speed and adventure quite like Porsche's elemental 356 Speedster and this example is outstanding and investment-grade!
#7057 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE Convertible
Already extremely rare, this 440 Six-Pack, 4-speed 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE Convertible has all the right options including a Pistol Grip shifter. Adding to its allure, it is one of only two known to exist in its stunning Hi-Impact Go Mango over black color combination. It is heavily optioned per the original Broadcast Sheet including Track Pack with Dana 60, rare leather seats, molding group, tinted glass, chrome racing mirrors, hood pins, bumper guards, power top, 8-Track, and Rallye wheels. A fully restored example with matching numbers body and engine, fender tag, rare SE trim, it is a magazine-feature car with the fender tag decoded by Mopar aficionado Galen Govier.
#7060 1986 Ferrari Testarossa Monospecchio
This rare early "Monospecchio" Ferrari Testarossa is a one-owner, 3,700-mile example. Accompanied by Carfax and Autocheck reports, it is an original U.S. delivery Testarossa and features iconic Rosso Corsa over Tan leather and includes all original books, tools, jack, proper folding keys, and pouch. Coming from a prominent Ferrari enthusiast's long-term stewardship, this Testarossa is sorted and ready to use in a way that few, if any, are and is equally ready to compete in a preservation class concours events.
#7011 1970 Chevy Corvette ZR1
This absolutely stunning Classic White on Blue 1970 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is one of just 25 examples of this ultimate small block Corvette produced for 1970. Even more incredibly, it was ordered as a convertible. Essentially a small-block LT1 version of the L88, it features identical chassis preparation, brakes, cooling, and accessory deletions. Powered by the mighty LT1 solid-lifter small-block fitted with a heavy-duty L88 starter and lightweight flywheel, mated to the famous Muncie M22 "Rock Crusher" 4-speed, it also features RPO J56 Heavy-Duty brakes, and larger-diameter front and rear sway bars, which additionally are all L88 equipment. It recently received an extensive mechanical restoration and detailing in 2015, earning it an NCRS Top Flight award and Bloomington Gold Certification. This amazingly well-presented ZR1 Corvette is a unique investment opportunity and would be a highlight of any serious collection.
Experience all the high energy excitement of Russo and Steele in Monterey for yourself! Bidder registration is just $200 and includes admission for all 3 days of exclusive "Auction in the Round" action for the bidder and one lucky guest. Join Russo and Steele as they continue to present the hottest nights in Monterey, August 18-20 at the Downtown Monterey Fisherman's Wharf. Auction previews run daily from 10:00 AM with auctions beginning at 5:00 PM. Be sure to contact Russo and Steele for advance bidder registration and accommodations or to register your premium consignment today.
For updated information regarding the Monterey 2016 auction and additional information on the exciting selection of featured collector automobiles they are busy assembling, visit Russo & Steele's official website at www.russoandsteele.com. For further supporting documentation, high-resolution images or more advance information, please contact Darin Roberge at darin@russoandsteele.com.
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Tyree: a "Randy Come Lately"
Randy Tyree says he's running for mayor again this year. He's named a campaign treasurer and says he's raising money to do some polling before making a formal announcement but says that declaration should come within 30-to-45 days.
Describing himself as "the ex- and future mayor," Tyree says he wants to make this mayor's race, which would be his fifth, because "It's winnable."
Knoxville's mayor from 1976-1983, Tyree was unsuccessful in runs against Victor Ashe in 1987 and 1999, and made a failed bid for the governor's office on the Democrat ticket in 1982. In danger of becoming one of those "perennial candidates" who lose credibility over time, he points to the political fortunes of such people as Abraham Lincoln and Phil Bredesen, each of whom lost several elections before winning their last one.
He says his decision to run was forged when most of the Democrat office holders here endorsed the candidacy of Bill Haslam, the Republican running in this non-partisan race, and when Haslam announced early this year "the overwhelming margin of funds that had been raised" over those raised by his opponent, nominal Democrat Madeline Rogero.
To those who say that it's too late to get into the race seriously, with Haslam and Rogero having campaigned hard for months, Tyree says, "Those are people who have already decided who they want as mayor, and they don't want their playhouse tore up. Consider the source.
"It seems to me that too many decisions have been made by too few people in Knoxville in the last eight or 10 years," Tyree says. He says, "The establishment got rid of all the other Republican candidates, and it's up to an anti-establishment candidate like myself or Madeline" to make a real race of it. "The election is still six months away. We've got a long, hot summer to go," Tyree says.
Knoxville will elect a new mayor this year for the first time since 1987. While next fall's election is still many months away, the campaign to succeed Mayor Victor Ashe is well underway.
Two candidates, Bill Haslam and Madeline Rogero, have already spent many months making their presence felt at public and private meetings throughout the city. While Haslam has enlisted far more endorsements, raised far more money and generally established a much higher profile, Rogero has been laying the groundwork for a grassroots campaign that draws upon her longstanding ties to neighborhood organizations and disaffected community activists.
Just recently, former Mayor Randy Tyree all but declared his candidacy and others, including City Councilman Steve Hall may enter the fray as well. But up to now it's been a two-person race—with Haslam widely perceived to be the front-runner.
In terms of background and orientation, the contrast between the two candidates is sharp indeed. Haslam, 43, bears the name and shares the outlook of one of Knoxville's most prominent families and has spent most of his adult life as an executive at family-owned Pilot Corp. His list of 1,469 campaign contributors (totaling $341,861) reads like a Who's Who of Knoxville's business and professional establishment—though it also includes many individuals of more modest means. While he's making a concerted effort to reach out to all segments of the community with an engaging personal style, his mindset inevitably reflects his heritage.
Rogero, 50, is the daughter of a plumber who moved to Knoxville in 1981 after having spent several youthful years as an organizer for the United Farm Workers Union. She soon got involved in zoning issues, an involvement that spurred her to get a master's degree in planning from UT. Her eight years on County Commission (1990-1998) and several years serving as the director of not-for-profit agencies have broadened her perspective. But she still shows an anti-establishment bent as capsulized in her aversion to the "good old boy network" and a sense that "too few are in charge of too much."
Still, to judge by the tenor of the initial debate between the two candidates last month, the campaign isn't likely to erupt into anything resembling class warfare. Indeed, there was a lot of commonality in the themes they sounded at the well-attended debate at the John T. O'Connor Senior Center, which was sponsored by three North and East Knoxville neighborhood organizations. More and better jobs, downtown redevelopment, strong neighborhoods, more greenways, and combating sprawl were shared by both. In addition, they agreed that demands for more city projects and services had to be balanced against the budgetary exigencies facing the city.
Haslam: We need to figure out in this community how to balance. We have to be a great place to live and a great place to work. The last few elections there's been a lot of discussion "Is this the neighborhood candidate or the business candidate?" Whoever the new mayor is has got to be great at both. We have to be a great place to do business and a great place to live or pretty soon we're not going to be either.
Another challenge is to have a bigger vision for our city. To make it work, we have to have great partnerships with the county, the state, the University of Tennessee, TVA, neighborhood groups, our local employers. All those are our natural partners and we have to find a way to make it more effective how we do government.
Rogero: I want Knoxville to be the most vibrant and livable city in America, and I really do believe that people like us, everyday people, can make that happen. A number of things have to be in place. First of all, we need to give a greater voice to more people through more inclusive citizen participation. We need to make smarter choices about our future, choices that link economic prosperity with environmental sustainability.
We need a mayor who informs, engages and empowers citizens, a mayor who is committed to building consensus, is gutsy enough to take the heat on tough decisions and is not afraid to challenge the status quo.
Haslam: Clearly we're wrestling with a budget issue that is going to be huge. Figuring out how to provide great service in a tough budget will be a great management challenge. The second part is figuring out how in that environment to make this a great place to do business. I don't think we want to keep hearing "I love living here but my kids are moving to Atlanta or Charlotte or Nashville because they find a lot more opportunity there."
Rogero: The biggest challenge is providing citizens with the quality of life they want at a price we can afford to pay. I will develop a budget that enables us to provide essential services including economic development because at times like this you have to continue your focus on economic development. And we have to address issues of smart growth and sustainable development. Sprawl threatens our environment and our quality of life.
Haslam: There's no question the world has changed since the 1960s when a lot of our zoning regulations were put in place, and they are showing some wear. The MPC did pass NC-1 [Neighborhood Conservation] back in '99 and then TownCenter-1 in '01, which I think is opening up some options for us. The whole idea of traditional neighborhood design, of making more pedestrian-friendly, of opening up more parks, of having a town center in the community, is a weapon of change that hopefully we'll see come to Knoxville. I support the language in the MPC's agenda for quality growth that says neighborhoods should be coherent with distinctive identities. I think NC-1 and H-1 [Historic Overlay] are great tools to use, particularly when they happen from the bottom up. When the neighborhoods themselves push them you can see some real benefit there, and you almost always see increased property values.
Rogero: We need to protect both residential and commercial neighborhoods. Planning and zoning recognize there are incompatible uses which interfere with the use of property as it was originally intended. Many of us have gone through the process of developing a sector plan and then within months have to face an attempted rezoning that is in violation of that sector plan.
Most of the time our residential and commercial rezonings are fine, they're compatible. But where there are disagreements between residential and commercial interests, I believe we should follow the adopted plan, be predictable. In final analysis, I think when there's a benefit of the doubt that it should go to the existing neighborhoods whenever there's a strong indication that a proposed rezoning might have negative impact.
Haslam: We have a new convention center of which I think we're all proud and we're trying to figure out if we can afford and pull off a convention-center hotel as well. I don't think this is the time to have a brand-new project that's the latest and greatest thing. I think our focus instead should be on existing opportunities and encouraging private investment. The city cannot provide everything we would like to make this a great city. What we have to do is to make it conducive to private investment and attracting those dollars is what can really change our town.
At the same time, I think we want to keep the momentum and focus on what's happening downtown going. I think for the first time in a long time people are saying downtown is our heart, it's important to the city and the economy.
Rogero: I think the riverfront, the convention center and Market Square are all beneficial, and I will continue to support those. But those projects also brought a lot of debt to our city. So our ability to do new civic projects will have to be balanced against our debt capacity at this time. When the Nine Counties. One Vision. downtown planning process is completed, we will have a framework for making future decisions about development, and my administration will use it as a master plan.
We have to make sure the convention center is successful. Otherwise, we're going to be paying for it instead of tourist dollars coming in. So we have to build on the assets we have there, but we need to be careful about debt as we make those decisions. And we also have to balance other needs because folks want more greenways and parks and recreation centers, intersection improvements, drainage projects. All of these are issues that we have to weigh and prioritize.
Last month's candidate forum was no doubt the first of many between now and the Sept. 30 city primary at which the election will be decided if one candidate gets more than 50 percent of the vote (Otherwise, there will be a runoff on November 4).
Forums, media coverage, and talks to civic and neighborhood groups and websites can all help the candidates in building name recognition and getting their message out. Moreover, both Haslam and Rogero plan extensive door-to-door campaigning as the days grow warmer and the evenings longer.
And that's where Haslam has it all over Rogero as matters stand. The $342,000 that he's already raised compares to $10,000 in campaign contributions that Rogero reported as of a Jan. 31 required disclosure date. She says her funding has been growing since, but she won't say by how much (no further disclosure is required until July). Sometime back, Rogero reckoned it would take $200,000 to be competitive, and she insists that goal is still attainable. But then she adds, "That would be icing on the cake, and I think you can be competitive without it. It all now depends on how you spend your money and how much of a grassroots campaign you mount."
Haslam has retained TK to direct his media campaign. And the only limit on how much he spends might be avoiding the appearance that he's trying to buy the election.
Rogero's only hope, in the pundits' view, is to try to offset Haslam's money with people power. Her forte is mobilizing large numbers of dedicated volunteers, and it's just possible that Knoxville is about to witness a grassroots campaign the likes of which it's never seen before.


Uber will get direct app-driven car-sharing competition as soon as April.
The dominant app-powered ride sharing company Uber will soon have direct competition in Lafayette.
Lyft notified potential drivers in its system on March 2 that it intends to enter the Lafayette market. Based on the company's aggressive rollout into new cities thus far this year, Lyft's Lafayette launch appears set for April. Lyft currently offers service in New Orleans and entered the Baton Rouge market in February as part of a 40-city expansion announced in January.
Lafayette does not appear on the 50-city expansion list announced in February, but the driver notification puts the company on a path for an April rollout here.
Lyft has made no secret of the fact that it is moving to capitalize on a series of gaffs and missteps that have plagued market leader Uber over the first two months of 2017.
The first hint of trouble for Uber came when CEO Travis Kalanick accepted a position on President Donald Trump's economic advisory panel. It sparked a #DeleteUber movement that has grown with subsequent missteps. The movement picked up steam after New York Uber drivers continued to do business at JFK Airport after the New York Taxi Workers Alliance called a strike to protest President Trump's first travel ban targeting travelers from seven majority-Muslim countries.
Also in January, Uber agreed to pay $20 million to the Federal Trade Commission to settle claims that the company had made misleading representations about potential earnings to drivers it was recruiting in major U.S. cities. The FTC found that Uber exaggerated potential earnings by between 25 percent to 33 percent.
Uber users are now paying for that fine through a recently imposed 35 percent increase in Uber's booking fee, which is part of the company's share of every ride. "Booking fees help support safety, regulatory and operational costs," Uber told its drivers. The company also said that the hike in the booking fee would not change pay for drivers, but it does reduce the percentage of fares drivers receive on each ride.
The Delete Uber intensified further in February after former Uber engineer Susan Fowler blogged about her "one very, very strange year" at the company where she encountered systemic sexism.
Uber went into full defensive mode, going so far as to hire former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to investigate its work culture and pleading with riders via email to stick with the company, according to the technology website Mashable.
But, the self-inflicted hits just kept on coming.
On March 1, CEO Kalanick issued a public apology for a heated argument (captured on video) he got into with an Uber driver in which the driver complained about the company's history of lowering earnings for drivers. Kalanick told the driver he should "take responsibility" for his own problems and cursed him at the end of the ride.
Kalanick's apology said he would seek help, but did not specified what type of help.
Then, on March 3, the New York Times reported on Greyball, a software program used by Uber to deceive authorities around the world where the company's low-cost service — Uber X — was encountering opposition from taxi firms and local governments.
According to the Times article, the program "uses data collected from the Uber app and other techniques to identify and circumvent officials who were trying to clamp down on the ride-hailing service." The program involved examining use patterns to identify people the company believed worked for local governments.
The company then installed code on the users' apps that identified them as government workers and, in effect, disabled the software from operating correctly. In other words, tagged users would not get rides.
The Grayball app was also used to identify Lyft and taxi drivers who attempted to use the Uber app to competitive advantage.
For riders, Uber and Lyft costs are roughly the same, although Lyft's entry into the Lafayette market might produce some relief during high surge periods — think Saturday nights, Mardi Gras or Festival International.
Lyft's arrival should be good news for consumers, but more bad news for Lafayette's already beleaguered taxi services. Interestingly, studies have shown that the presence of Uber and Lyft in markets also depresses the car rental business.
A freelance journalist living in Lafayette, Mike Stagg hosts "Where The Alligators Roam," a talk show that streams live on Sundays at 5 p.m. on Acadiana Open Channel's Cypress Street Radio with podcasts available on Mondays. He's also an Uber driver, documentarian and researcher currently working on a book about the oil and gas industry's relationship with Louisiana government.


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