FOAIA, Newsletter for the Romanians in New England     http://www.RoBoston.com
March 2005, No.1

In this issue:
RoBoston.com is changing
"Balul Martisorului"  parties
The movie "Filantropica" part of Belmont world film festival
"Taraf de Haidouks" tours US
"Jazz Made in Romania" available on line
Job posting
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RoBoston.com IS CHANGING

RoBoston.com website is changing.  The focus of the web site and FOAIA newsletter is continuing to be the Romanian community in the New England area, especially in the Boston area where most of the Romanian-Americans in our region live.  The mission is to promote the Romanian community among the variety of other immigrant communities in New England, advertise and promote businesses owned by Romanian-Americans in our area and last but not the least to create a network for jobs and other useful information.  Although small, the Romanian community is very diverse and rather different than similar communities throughout USA and Canada.  The Boston area is home to many Romanian students at schools such as MIT, Harvard, Boston University, Boston College, Wellesley College, Northeastern University, Brown, University of New Hampshire, Brandeis University and many others.   Please note that the web site is under construction and it will be operational in the near future.  Meanwhile, the FOAIA newsletter will keep you informed with what's happening in the community.  If you want to advertise an event or publish any other information please contact the editor at roboston@RoBoston.com .
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"BALUL MARTISORULUI" PARTIES

The traditional Romanian "Martisor" is celebrated with two parties in Wakefield MA and Manchester NH. 

March 5: "Cristal Club" in Wakefield MA, 63 Preston St, between 7 and 11pm .  Dance, food (mititei, salads, pizza and miscellaneous desserts).  Cover charge is $20 per person, children admission is free. 781-246-8677

March 12: Fellowship room at Brookside Church in Manchester NH, 2013 Elm St., starts at 6 pm .  Dance, readings and artistic program.  Cover charge is $15 per person . More info call 603-622-9809 or 603-437-8799.

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THE MOVIE "FILANTROPICA" PART OF BELMONT WORLD FILM FESTIVAL

The movie "Filantropica" (Nae Caranfil director) was selected as one of the six films in the Belmont World Film festival.   The venue is Studio Cinema at 376 Trapelo Road, Belmont. Visit www.studiocinema.com for directions or call 617-484-3980.  The whole festival program follows:
OPENING NIGHT! Saturday, March 12, 7:00 PM (Please note special time)
Don't Move,Italy, not rated--contains adult themes
Monday, March 14, 7:30 PM
Travelers & Magicians,Bhutan, not rated
Monday, March 21, 7:30 PM
Nothing, Cuba, not rated-contains adult themes
Monday, March 28, 7:30 PM
Untold Scandal,Korea, not rated-contains adult themes
Monday, April 4, 7:30 PM
Ae Fond Kiss,Scotland, Rated R for some strong sexuality & language
Monday, April 11, 7:30 PM
Filantropica, Romania, not rated-contains adult themes

Tickets are $8 ($10 opening night) or $40 for all six movies.
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"TARAF DE HAIDOUKS" TOURS US

"Taraf de Haiduci" (a.k.a. "Taraf de Haidouks") tours USA one more time.  Most of the shows are in California.  However, one show is allocated to MA at Somerville Theater in Somerville on May 13 at 8:00pm.  Tickets are $24.50 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster  at http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/729959.
For directions or more information please visit the theater web site at  http://www.somervilletheatreonline.com/.
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"JAZZ MADE IN ROMANIA" AVAILABLE ONLINE

A few years ago, Johnny Raducanu and Teodora Enache toured US with a wonderful jazz show.  Their concert in Boston was just before the winter holiday season.   While in San Francisco, a few enthusiast people made a short movie about Johnny and Teodora called "Jazz Made in Romania" .  The movie is now showing at Cinequest Online digital theater (http://www.cinequestonline.org) .  Please take 20 minutes to download and view the movie which is very interesting.  The direct path to the movie is
http://www.cinequestonline.org/2005/theater/detail_view.php?m=507 .  Please note that registration is required (it takes 5 sec to register and it's free).   Also high speed Internet connection is a must since the short feature is about 36Mb to download.   The movie is produced by Laura Toma, Horia Toma, Ludwig Galambos and directed by Nicolas Erdei.

For those who are not familiar with Johnny Raducanu, he is most likely the most
famous Romanian jazz player.  He started his career playing the bass and eventually become a virtuoso piano player and composer.  Teodora Enache is a new comer to the Romanian jazz singing arena. 
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JOB POSTING

Specialty marine/vegetable Oil Import Company looking to hire 1 warehouse manager and 1 warehouse worker. Full time position 30-60 hours per week.  Needs good attention to detail and strong work ethic.  Ability to pick up 50 pound boxes necessary. Primary duties are unloading trucks with fork truck and preparing / organizing outgoing shipments. Experience with fork tuck is nice but not necessary (will train). I value intelligence and talent over experience, recent immigrants welcome, will sponsor the right applicants for US citizenship. Must be legal to work, working knowledge of English required. Please contact Christos Iorio at 617-472-9300 ext 104 Or mail me at chris.jedwardsinc@earthlink.net  .
Jedwards International Inc. 39
Broad Street Quincy MA 02169.
www.bulknaturaloils.com
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