State Representative Democrat Maldden alld a Vol. 33, No. 29 den AADD -FREEI n a thrilling fusion of East Coast artistry and West Coast glamour, Malden’s own Mystic Side Opera Company is set to take center stage at The Los Angeles Italian Festival in Hollywood this October. This groundbreaking collaboration marks a significant expansion of Mystic Side’s existing relationship with The Festival, which began in 2022. The partnership comes as part of The Festival’s ambitious new initiative to establish itself as a year-round entertainment brand. Set against the backdrop of Hollywood’s glitz and glamour, this collaboration promises to deliver an unparalleled celebration of Italian culture and opHOLLYWOOD | SEE PAGE 2 Leadership with Results! Your Local News & Sports Online. Scan Here! OCAT AT 617-387-2200 Published Every Friday Special to Th e Advocate R ecently, Mayor Gary Christenson announced the appointment of Barbara Murphy as the next Police Commissioner, fi lling the vacancy created by the passing of Salvatore Gennetti after a distinguished 14-year career as Police Commissioner. Murphy has been a lifelong resident of Malden, and most recently completed seven terms as Ward 5 Councillor. During her time as Ward 5 Councillor, she served as City Council President on two occasions, chaired the Finance Committee multiple times and always took an active role in public safety matters. “I am pleased that Barbara wantMystic Side Opera’s Natalja Sticco (left) with The Los Angeles Italian Festival’s Honorary Chairman of the Board, Joe Mantegna (center) and popular LA-area chanteuse and fellow festival entertainer Debbie Raven (right) at the 2023 Festival (Courtesy Mystic Side Opera Co./The Los Angeles Italian Festival) Mayor, City of Revere welcome artists, residents and visitors to the 20th Annual International Sand Sculpting Festival Festival will be held at Revere Beach July 19–21 R evere Mayor Patrick M. Keefe, Jr. and the City of Revere are proud to welcome the 20th annual International Sand Sculpting Festival to the shores of Revere Beach from Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 21. This free event, which is hosted by the Revere Beach Partnership, will feature sand sculpture art from internationally acclaimed artists as well as live music, food trucks and vendors, a beer garden and local vendors. The highly anticFESTIVAL | SEE PAGE 9 ed to continue to serve her community and that she has accepted this opportunity to work side by side with our Police Chief Glenn Cronin in providing guidance and oversight of the Malden Police Department,” said Mayor Gary Christenson. “Barbara’s strong management, operational skills, and knowledge of this community, municipal government and finance combined with her fair mindedness and even keeled approach really make her a great fi t www.advocatenews.net Malden Goes Hollywood Malden’s Mystic Side Opera Company announces exciting new collaboration with Hollywood’s The Los Angeles Italian Festival (Pol. Adv.) CTE E Friday, July 19, 2024 Mayor appoints Barbara Murphy Police Commissioner Barbara Murphy Malden’s new Police Commissioner for this role.” “I’m honored to take on this important role and to work alongside the great offi cers that make up the Malden Police Department,” said Murphy. “I have always been a strong supporter of our police department, and truly feel that we have one of the best departments around. The opportunity to fulfi ll this important role is both challenging and gratifying.” Murphy is the fi rst woman to be appointed Police Commissioner in the history of Malden. The appointment is subject to confi rmation by the Malden City Council and is scheduled to be taken up at the City Council meeting on Wednesday, June 24. Vote Donato Sept. 3 Last year’s winner, “Neptune’s Morning Coff ee,” by Slavian Borecki of Poland, won fi rst place at the 2023 Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival. (Advocate fi le photo)
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