On Tuesday, April 1, a Boston debut for a true original at The Armory. Welcome to the incantatory, voodoo-infused garage blues, by a real Haitian priestess. Somewhere between Oumou Sangaré and Alabama Shakes. 

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Division of Planning, Preservation and Zoning are inviting residents, business owners, and community members to attend a public presentation on the Central Broadway Corridor Zoning Study. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided for in-person attendees. 

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne invites community members to attend the city’s spring Civic Day celebration on Saturday, April 5, from noon to 4 p.m. at City Hall (93 Highland Ave.) and on the City Hall concourse.

Q: Can I still amend a tax return from a prior year?

A: Yes! You can still amend past tax returns, going as far back as the 2021 tax year. If you missed claiming deductions, credits, or reported incorrect income, you have up to three years from the original filing deadline to submit an amended return.

~Photos by Iaritza Menjivar

The Somerville Museum presented its annual awards at its Annual Meeting on Friday, December 13. The Museum’s awards program honors organizations and individuals that have served the City of Somerville or the Museum, making important contributions to the community.

Theatre@First, a community theater based in Davis Square, will present the world premiere of a new adaptation of H.G. Wells’ science fiction/horror classic The Island of Dr. Moreau, March 14-29 at Unity Church on William Street.

~Photos by Bobbie Toner

The annual Rás na hEireann road race, a celebration of spring, took place through the streets of Somerville on Sunday, March 16. All runners and walkers were invited to celebrate life, the coming of spring, and to enjoy a memorable race and St. Patrick’s Day celebration. This race was born in Ireland and named in honor of its famous sister race, the Ras na hEireann International Cross Country held in Termonfechin, County Louth, Republic of Ireland. The Ras na hEireann U.S.A. 5Km is open to all, from beginners to international stars.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

As a kid growing up in Somerville, I always wanted to be a famous rock star.  We all know how that turned out!

I wanted to grow up to be Paul McCartney. My friend wanted to be Paul McCartney’s wife. (I hope it was the nice one!) Back then, I didn’t think about the money, just the coolness.