Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 18, 2022 SHOW | FROM PAGE 1 four-year drive. Lightbody said it was a successful night in combination with the ticket revenue and business and other local sponsors. New England Security was the major sponsor of Junior Varieties this year. Malden High 82nd Junior Varieties performers, hosts, crew and sponsors This year’s performers included: Act One • Yusra Tafraoui (Vocalist, “Feeling Good” by M. Buble • Kiana Tse, Nashalyn Rubert and Jobbliel Nieves (Hip Hop Dance) • Giselle Dessert, Saniah MHS Principal Chris Mastrangelo and Peyton Lightbody play the supervillains of the show. Charles, Taisha Balan, Soleil Mathurin and Erikah Macharia (Afro-Caribbean Dance Mix) • Nick Ramos (Vocalist/“Die for You” – The Weekend) • Alyssa Littlejohn and Liam Bloom (Musicians/“A Mad Russian’s Christmas”) • Melissa Calixte (An Original Rap) • Matthew Paraliticci CastaSenior Yusra Tafraoui sings “Feeling Good” by Michael Buble. (All Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) Matthew Paraliticci Castano plays “Winter Wind” by Frederic Chopin on the piano. Mindy Nguyen and Kimberlee Smith sing “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri as a duet. no (Musician/“Winter Wind” – Frederic Chopin) • Roxanne Leon (Dance/“Try a Little Tenderness” – Otis Redding) • Erick Rodriguez, Julie Deng, Jason Song, James Song, Regina Garza Ramirez, Rayane Santos, Nayomi Santos, Michelle Dang, Vanessa Ardai, Emmalyn Woods (Variety Dance/“We Don’t Talk About Bruno” – from “Encanto” • Donald Ford, Kai Gomes, Finn Sedan, Joao Bareta (OrigCIGAR GIFT PACKS UNDER $50 R.Y.O. TOBACCO ---------TUBES We Sell Cigars & Accessories Chris Dan HUMIDOR SPECIAL! $99.95 Complete! Reg. Priced $149.95 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 STORE HOURS: Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday & Holidays: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM M embers of the Malden community are invited to a fundraiser for Malden PorchFest on Wednesday, March 23 starting at 6 p.m. at Hugh O’Neill’s Restaurant & Pub (45 Pleasant St. in Malden Center). Malden PorchFest is a community-wide celebration of the arts that will be held for the first time this year on Saturday, June 11 all across the city. Local musicians and spoken word artists will perform on porches, in parks and block parties across the city all afternoon, providing free music to residents in family-friendly, outdoor settings. PorchFest is organized and run entirely by volunteers, and it is funded in part by a grant from the Malden Cultural Council. Additional funds are needed to pay performers, print maps and signs, create t-shirts and make the daylong festival a success. Hugh O’Neill’s will donate 15% of any dine-in or take-out order that evening to PorchFest, and the organizers will be on hand to meet and greet anyone who has questions about the event or wants to get involved. Volunteers for the event are still needed, including porch hosts and performing acts! There will also be a raffle with prizes that inFUNDRAISER | SEE PAGE 16 Steve Cigar Bundles starting at $49.95 ---------GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE Buy Cigars by the Box & SAVE! Competitive prices on all Brands, Great Selection inal Jazz Composition) *** Act Two • MHS AO Step Team (Led by Myrvlyne Gilles) • Mindy Nguyen (Vocalist/“I Don’t Wanna Be You Anymore” – Billie Eilish • Alyssa Littejohn (Pianist/ Drei Klavierdtucke D.946 No. 1 (Franz Schubert) • Mindy Nguyen and Kimberlee Smith (Duet Vocalists/“A Thousand Years” (Christina Perri) • Michele Dang accompanied by pianist Alyssa Littlejohn (“Stay” – Rhianna) • Kimberlee Smith (Vocalist/“Til Forever Falls Apart” – Ashe) • Juliana Luong (Lyrical Dance/“Never Dreamed You’d Leave in Summer” – James Blake) *** • Cast (Hosts): News Anchor/ Aquaman (Allison Yu), Loki (Peyton Lightbody), Iron Man (Saura Rathore), Spider Man (Mac O’Brien), Live Reporter (Kyle Lee), News Sign Presenter (Ryan Li). • Stage, light & sound: State Director (Kiley Fray) and Liam Bloom, Jianna Downey, LKuiza Fernandez, David Flores, Alexander Goon, Noelle Hayes, Andrew Landaverde, Ryan Li and Christine Wang. • Sound Director (Kelly Le) with Siena Lee and Rachel Lin • Lighting Director (Isabella Ivy) with Nathan Nguyen and Simon Pham **** In addition to Chief Sponsor New England Security of Malden, other sponsors of the 2022 Junior Varieties were Mayor Gary Christenson (Class of 1986), City Council President Craig Spadafora, Councillor-at-Large Karen Colón Hayes, Ward 6 Councillor Stephen Winslow, Ward 8 Councillor Jadeane Sica, Comedian/Singer/Impressionist/MHS alumnus Joey Noone, Malden Trans Inc., Malden HS Alumni Association and thanks to: Todd Cole, Arlene and Joe Ceppetelli, Mayada Giha, Beth Horowitz, Jean Jones, Dan Jurkowski, Kristen Kirby, Deb Kumar, Pat Laidley, Melissa Lightbody, Sean Lightbody, Chris Mastrangelo, Jeanne Marquardo, Paul Marques, Erin O’Brien Mazza, Sammi Nie, Barbara Scibelli, Judie Sullivan, Jim Valente and Shannon Votaw. Hugh O’Neill’s to host Malden PorchFest fundraiser on March 23
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