The Kennedy Family Arrives at the JFK Presidential Library and Museum in Boston

On Thursday, August 27, 2009, the body of U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts, was brought to the JFK Presidential Library and Museum to lie in repose. The public gathered to pay their final respects. In addition to the crowd outside, the public was also allowed to visit and sign condolence books inside the library. This video is of the family motorcade arriving at the library with the late Senator Kennedy's casket. This video is of the Kennedy Family entering the Library, following the late Senator's casket.
Media Frenzy at JFK Presidential Library as national and local media outlets gathered at the JFK Presidential Library in Boston to cover the historic event of the death of U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts. In this clip, Judith Talley of Quincy, MA talks about what the late Senator meant to her. In this clip, Marie Murray of Braintree talks about what the late Senator meant to her.

Interview with Nick Paleologos at Boston screening of "The Proposal"

Interview with Nick Paleologos - the Director the Massachusetts Film Office. The interview was conducted after an advanced screening of "The Proposal" at the Boston Common AMC Theatre for local cast and crew. "The Proposal" was filmed in MA, and stars Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Mary Steenburgen, Craig T. Nelson, & Betty White.

Minorities in the Media Panel Discussion

On Tuesday, May 12, 2009, a panel discussion was held at UMass Boston that focused on the subject of "Minorities in the Media." Boston area media personalities discussed issues of diversity in broadcast journalism. They also touched upon many other topics, including the current state of journalism and TV News, and the role the Internet is playing in the New Media landscape, and how the economic downturn is affecting coverage. Former WEAR-TV Anchor Francesca Maxime moderated the discussion. Participants included WHDH Anchor Frances Rivera, NECN Anchor/Reporter Latoyia Edwards, and NECN Editor Randolph Charlotin. The event was put on by the Asian American Journalists Association New England Chapter.

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The Swerve's Triumphant Return to South Boston

On Friday, August 21, 2009, the band "The Swerve" made their triumphant return to Murphy's Law (Bar & Grill) in South Boston. The Swerve played three sets that night. Footage of those perfomances appear on this blog. Enjoy!

Afro DZ ak All Starz "They Say"

Cover of the song by Common featuring Kanye West. For more information on the Afro DZ ak All Starz, visit http://www.afrodzak.com/, http://www.myspace.com/afrodzak.

Afro DZ ak All Starz "See the world, be the change"

Afro DZ ak All Starz "Shift"

Afro DZ ak All Starz "Balancing Act"

Afro DZ ak All Starz Opener

Improvisational Opener at Tommy Doyle's in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA on Friday, July 31, 2009.

2ADAM12 Closer

2ADAM12 played on Friday, July 31, 2009 at Tommy Doyle's in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA. The song in this video is the last song 2ADAM12 played that night. Enjoy! And, for more information on 2Adam12, visit: http://www.adampayne.biz/, and http://www.myspace.com/ampayne

2ADAM12 cover of "Electric Relaxation" by A Tribe Called Quest

2ADAM12 performs "Would You."

2ADAM12 Opener

2ADAM12 performs "Be Near Me."

Burning Down The House

2ADAM12 performs the Talking Heads song: Burning Down The House

2ADAM12 performs, "The Way it Goes."

2ADAM12 performs "Give it"

2Adam12 performs "Totally Hands Free Man"

Summertime

Cover of the Will Smith Classic "Summertime."

Michael Jackson Tribute Part 2 of 2

Afro DZ ak All Starz & Adam Payne of 2Adam12 performed a live musical tribute to Michael Jackson in the wake of his death. The tribute happened on Friday, July 31, 2009 at Tommy Doyle's in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA. Part 2 includes "Rock With You" (from MJ's "Off The Wall" album) and "Billie Jean," (From his "Thriller" album.) For more information on Afro DZ ak All Starz, visit http://www.afrodzak.com, http://www.myspace.com/afrodzak. For more information on 2Adam12, visit: http://www.adampayne.biz, http://www.myspace.com/ampayne.

Michael Jackson Tribute Part 1 of 2

Afro DZ ak All Starz & Adam Payne of 2Adam12 performed a live musical tribute to Michael Jackson in the wake of his death. The tribute happened on Friday, July 31, 2009 at Tommy Doyle's in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA. Part 1 includes "Who's Loving You," by the Jackson 5, and Michael Jackson songs: "Man in the Mirror," (from his "Bad" album) and "I Can't Help It," (From his "Off The Wall" album.) For more information on Afro DZ ak All Starz, visit http://www.afrodzak.com/, http://www.myspace.com/afrodzak. For more information on 2Adam12, visit:http://www.adampayne.biz/, http://www.myspace.com/ampayne .

PT Gospel Concert Part 3

PT Gospel Concert Part 2

PT Gospel Concert Part 1

Pentecostal Tabernacle Reach Out Now! Gospel Concert

On June 25, 2009, Pentecostal Tabernacle put on an outdoor Gospel Concert in Central Square, Jill Brown Rhone Square (formerly Lafayette Plaza) in Cambridge, MA. Footage of that concert appears on this blog. To find out more about Pentecostal Tabernacle, visit http://www.ptspice.org/.

ABC's "World News with Charles Gibson" in Boston Part 7

CHRONICLE CAUGHT UP WITH CHARLIE GIBSON DURING HIS STAY IN BOSTON. TO WATCH, CLICK ONTHE FOLLOWING LINKS:

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/20270295/

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/20270331/

ABC's "World News with Charles Gibson" in Boston Part 6

ABC's "World News with Charles Gibson" in Boston Part 5

ABC's "World News with Charles Gibson" in Boston Part 4

ABC's "World News with Charles Gibson" in Boston Part 3

ABC's "World News with Charles Gibson" in Boston Part 2

ABC's "World News with Charles Gibson" in Boston Part 1

On Monday, June 08, 2009, ABC's "World News with Charles Gibson" was in Boston. Gibson filed a report on the economic success of Fenway Park amid the current economic crisis, and then anchored the nightly news atop a parking garage located next to The Hard Rock Cafe. The Bean Media captured exclusive behind the scenes footage of before, during, and after the broadcast of the news that night.

ABC's "World News with Charles Gibson" in Boston

On Monday, June 08, 2009, ABC's "World News with Charles Gibson" was in Boston. Gibson filed a report on the economic success of Fenway Park amid the current economic crisis, and then anchored the nightly news atop a parking garage located next to The Hard Rock Cafe. The Bean Media captured exclusive footage of before, during, and after the broadcast. To read articles about the program being in Boston, read the following links.

http://realitytvwebsite.com/RealityTVNews/Charles-Gibson-To-Anchor-WORLD-NEWS-From-Boston-On-Monday-June-8-2009.html

http://www.bostonherald.com/news/us_politics/view/2009_06_08_Charles_Gibson_aims_to_stick_to_the_facts:_No_light_touch_to_hard_news_in_Boston_%E2%80%98World__report/

http://www.boston.com/ae/tv/blog/2009/06/gibson_39world.html

To Find Out More...

To find out more about The Massachusetts Film Office, visit: http://www.mafilm.org/

To find out more about "The Proposal", visit: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1041829/

To see a trailer of "The Proposal", visit: http://www.mafilm.org/2009/05/09/made-in-mass-the-proposal-trailer/

Interview with Nick Paleologos at Boston screening of "The Proposal"

Interview with Nick Paleologos - the Director the Massachusetts Film Office. The interview was conducted after an advanced screening of "The Proposal" at the Boston Common AMC Theatre for local cast and crew. "The Proposal" was filmed in MA, and stars Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Mary Steenburgen, Craig T. Nelson, & Betty White.

48 Hour Film Project, "The Last Buddy,"

Amnesty International Event in Reading, MA Part 26

Amnesty International Event in Reading, MA Part 25

Amnesty International Event in Reading, MA Part 24

Amnesty International Event in Reading, MA Part 23

Amnesty International Event in Reading, MA Part 22

Amnesty International Event in Reading, MA Part 21

Amnesty International Event in Reading, MA Part 20

Amnesty International Event in Reading, MA Part 19

Amnesty International Event in Reading, MA Part 18

Amnesty International Event in Reading, MA Part 17

Amnesty International Event in Reading, MA Part 16

Amnesty International Event in Reading, MA Part 15

Amnesty International Event in Reading, MA Part 14

Amnesty International Event in Reading, MA Part 13

Amnesty International Event in Reading, MA Part 12

Amnesty International Event in Reading, MA Part 11

Amnesty International Event in Reading, MA Part 10

Amnesty International Event in Reading, MA Part 9

Amnesty International Event in Reading, MA Part 8

Amnesty International Event in Reading, MA Part 7

Amnesty International Event in Reading, MA Part 6

Amnesty International Event in Reading, MA Part 5

Amnesty International Event in Reading, MA Part 4

Amnesty International Event in Reading, MA Part 3

Amnesty International Event in Reading, MA Part 2

Amnesty International Event in Reading, MA Part 1

Christoph Krey of "McAlister Drive" solo performance, Part 3 of 3

Christoph Krey of "McAlister Drive" solo performance, Part 2 of 3

Christoph Krey of "McAlister Drive" performs solo, Part 1 of 3

Gallery of photos from AAJA's Minorities in the Media Panel, courtesy of Carlton SooHoo

http://carltonsoohoo.smugmug.com/gallery/8196101_mmutW/1/535507459_qiet9

Slideshow from AAJA's Minorities in the Media Panel Discussion, courtesy of photographer Carlton SooHoo

http://carltonsoohoo.smugmug.com/photos/swfpopup.mg?AlbumID=8196101&AlbumKey=mmutW

Minorities in the Media Panel Discussion Part 6 of 6

Minorities in the Media Panel Discussion Part 5 of 6

Minorities in the Media Panel Discussion Part 4 of 6

Minorities in the Media Panel Discussion Part 3 of 6

Minorities in the Media Panel Discussion Part 2 of 6

Minorities in the Media Panel Discussion Part 1 of 6

The Boston Acting Scene

Actress Becki Dennis talks about her career

48 Hour Film Project Clip 1

Becki Dennis Promo

Richard James at Harpers Ferry

Richard James performs at Harpers Ferry in Allston, MA on April 24, 2009.

Richard James "Have A Cigar"

Richard James practices a cover of Pink Floyd's "Have a Cigar," ahead of an upcoming show at Harpers Ferry in Allston, MA.