Thomas Dolby and collaborator Blake Leyh will be taking audiences on a multimedia excursion to the edge of the sea and beyond with “Invisible Lighthouse Live” this coming Saturday at The Somerville Theatre.

By Jim Clark

From the 80s onward to the present day, cutting-edge musical mastermind Thomas Dolby has taken audiences through a multifarious array of imaginary worlds of wonder.

His 1982 hit single She Blinded Me With Science, from the wildly popular The Golden Age of Wireless album remains a perennial favorite from the golden age of synth-pop and proto-electronica among fans and those who just happened to be there at the time.

Honor comes only two years after city named a Bronze level community, demonstrating City of Somerville’s continued progress

If you’re on a bicycle in Somerville, you can get there from here. The League of American Bicyclists has recognized the city’s continued commitment to creating a bikeable community with a Silver Bicycle Friendly Community designation, only two years after the city earned a Bronze level designation. Somerville now joins a number of cities including New York City, Philadelphia and Boston receiving this level of recognition for its efforts to promote bicycling.

The candidates for Board of Alderman were each asked four questions and invited to describe themselves and their vision for how best to serve their ward. Their responses are presented here in alphabetical order, based on their last names, ward by ward. Ward 4 candidate Tony Lafuente did not submit answers in time for publication.

By Jim Clark

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston broke ground at Assembly Row last week, as State and local officials participated in the ceremonies heralding the commencement of construction of the family friendly entertainment venue.

Candidate for Alderman in Ward One Matt McLaughlin is having a rally tonight, Wednesday, October 23 at the Mt. Vernon Restaurant, lower Broadway, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Join Mayor Joe Curtatone, current Ward One Alderman Maureen Bastardi, incumbent Ward Six alderman Rebekah Gewirtz and many more as they make the final push to elect Matt McLaughlin for Ward One Alderman. Matt surprised everyone in Ward One with his more than easy win in the recent primary elections. He faces candidate Elio LoRusso on November 5, Election Day.

Visitors to the historic Milk Row Cemetery got an up close and personal look at life, and death, as it once was. – Photo by Erica Scharn

By Erica Scharn

The Milk Row Cemetery was alive with action Sunday as a steady stream of attendees strolled through for The Ghosts of Somerville: Up Close and Intimate. Somerville High School Local History Club members and other volunteers, costumed and in character, brought history alive as they led tour participants around the city’s oldest cemetery. “I appreciate this,” said a resident of Somerville’s Spring Hill. “I grew up in Somerville, never had a chance to be in here. I’m glad I finally got to come today.”

The Somerville High School Lady Highlander’s Freshman volleyball team celebrated a win on Wednesday, October 15 versus Everett High School bringing their season record to 10-3. The Highlanders won set one 25-16 and set two 25-12. Captain Emily Liberato had 10 unanswered serves in the first set and 9 in the second set. Brianna Jewers and Marissa Toner had great plays at the net. Phoebe Melchiskey and Halle Hughes had good digs in the back row. “This team plays very well together. They are tough on offense and defense. When they work together, they are a very tough team,” said Coach Krista Invernizzi. The Highlanders combined for a sweep of Everett with JV and Varsity posting wins as well.

Last week Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone made it official. He will not be running for the office of Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. And the world continued turning.

In a public statement first picked up on Facebook, the mayor cited personal and family considerations in forming his decision, and thanked those who encouraged him to seriously consider the run up The Hill.

Next Tuesday, October 29, Somerville’s first local TV news program kicks off at 7:00 p.m. on Somerville Community Access Television (SCATV), Channel 3, and on the station’s website – http://www.scatvsomerville.org/. The debut of this biweekly half-hour program, with reporters and anchors from the community and from SCATV staff, takes a look at the upcoming elections for the Board of Aldermen, at the Assembly Square development and local hiring, at the Fluff Festival, the Trust Act, and other issues.

~Photos by Erica Scharn

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The City of Somerville hosted the final event in the 2013 SomerStreets series with a celebration along Somerville Avenue on Sunday, October 20.  Monster Mashed-Up @ SomerStreets featured a costume parade for residents of all ages, 100-pound pumpkins carved by chainsaw artists, Oktoberfest, Milk Row Cemetery tour, live entertainment, craft fair and more along Somerville Ave. from Union Square to Wilson Square