Jesus Christ Superstar At Christ Congregational Church

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BROCKTON--Brockton's Christ Congregational Church and Capachione Actors Studio in East Bridgewater have teamed up for a special Lenten performance of "Jesus Christ Superstar" beginning Friday, April 1.
The cast features many of Capachione Studio's actors who have or are currently on tour with renowned production and dinner theatre companies.
Shows will be held at Christ Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, located at 1350 Pleasant St., Brockton. Performances will be held this weekend and next. Show times are: Friday, April 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 3 at 3 p.m. April 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advance at www.ticketstage.com or by calling Capachione Studio at 508-378-9404.

MTV Reality Show Seeks Cast in Brockton

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BROCKTON--MTV's hit reality show "I Used to be Fat" is heading into its second season and will be hosting casting calls for high school seniors, including at the Westgate Mall in Brockton April 9 from Noon to 3 p.m.
Michael Cimino, casting director for 3Ball Productions, the company that produces the show for MTV, said casting crews will be in Brockton April 9 and are looking for students in the Class of 2011 who want to lose 40 to 100 pounds before heading into their freshman year in college.
Candidates MUST be seniors in high school--male or female--who intend to attend college in the fall.
Seniors should be looking to lose 40 to 100 pounds before going into their freshman year in college. Candidates should also be prepared to transform their lives, behaviors and habits, Cimino said.
Interested parties who cannot make the casting call at Westgate Mall or want to get a jump on the process, should contact producers by email at BostonHSWeightLoss@gmail.com or call at 424-236-7500, ext. 7602.
Candidates should be prepared to provide name, telephone #, height, weight and a RECENT photo. Hopefuls should also submit a short bio explaining why he/she wants to lose weight before heading to college.
Cimino's production company, 3G, also produced the highly successful the "Biggest Loser" and "Beauty and the Geek."
For more information about other casting call site, please visit 3Ball Productions website.

Juke Box 1944 This Friday

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BROCKTON--Brockton High School's ballroom dancers will present "Juke Box 1944" Friday, April 1 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the VFW, 283 N. Quincy St. in Brockton.
The evening of ball room dancing and big banc music will feature Brockton High's Ballroom Dancers, a volunteer group who have learned the dance style at the high school after classes.
The Olde Kids on the Block, an 18-piece ballroom dance band will play music from the 1930s and 1940s.
Semi-formal dress is required. Singles are welcome.
A buffet dinner will be served from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
All World War II veterans will be admitted free.
Tickets are $10 in advance for students and senior citizens, $20 at the door.
For all others cost is $20 in advance and $30 at the door. For more information, contact the Council on Aging at 508-580-7811 or the VFW at 508-588-9756.

Pasta, Pastries Bust Diets At Taste Of MetroSouth

By Lisa E. Crowley
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BROCKTON—Eight-year-old Thomas Vassil did not hesitate to double dip a free standing chunk of dark chocolate with walnuts into an oozing and tantalizing chocolate fountain displayed by Brockton's Gowell’s Candy during the 19th annual “Taste of MetroSouth,” hosted by the MetroSouth Chamber of Commerce.
“It’s the first time I’ve ever seen a chocolate fountain,” Vassil said with lips covered in chocolate and giving an enthusiastic thumbs up. “I love it. It’s amazing,” he said. (Pictured above)
Vassil was one of hundreds who attended Wednesday night’s food extravaganza held at the Shaw’s Center that featured more than 60 MetroSouth area restaurants, shops,
bakeries, schools and caterers who served up tid-bits, helpings and slices of their specialties, including hot and cold pasta dishes, seasoned beef, meatballs smothered in a variety of sauces, and a multitude of diet-breaking cupcakes, brownies, cakes and chocolates.
Some of those serving dishes were students from Brockton High School’s Fine Arts Café, who served delicious Greek Spinach fillo dough appetizers filled with sautéed spinach, feta cheese, red onions and tomatoes topped with a tasty vinaigrette. (Pictured above from left to right are: Juniors Adilson Vieira, Richard Marsh II, and senior Brianna Corcoran)

While their own offering was delicious, nearly all of the culinary program students who had a chance to try recipes from the other tables agreed with Thomas Vassil that they were drawn to the table where chocolate actually flowed.
“I love the chocolate,” said Ellise Dower, a junior at Brockton High.
Entertainment during the night, included Brockton Symphony Orchestra, DJ Rob Peters and Brockton High’s Jazz Band, whose members feasted after their set was completed, including juniors Alex Hatzinikolau and Colin Keane, (Pictured above) who stopped by Stoughton’s A Perfect Taste for a cupcakes and brownies.
Following the high school jazz band was the U.S. Navy Show Band Northeast out of Newport R.I. treated the crowd to a mix of popular songs by Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga, and classic rock selections from the Eagles and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
While many of the vendors said it was difficult for them to leave their own tables to try other businesses’ food, Bill Simms, of Bridgewater's Cake In a Box, who with his wife Janine, enjoyed the offerings of those in their vicinity, including Stoneforge Restaurant, who served up a meat lover's delight.
“I love the barter system,” Simms said. “I’ll trade you a cupcake for a piece of steak any day,” he said. (Pictured above)

Hit MTV Show Seeks High School Seniors

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BROCKTON--MTV's hit show "I Used to be Fat" reality show is heading into its second season and will be casting for talent in the Boston area--possibly Brockton.
Michael Cimino, casting director for 3Ball Productions, the company that produces the show for MTV, said casting crews will be in Boston beginning in April.
He said he is trying to find a location in Brockton to hold a casting event, however those plans are still in the works.
Cimino said casting crews are expected in Boston during the first week of April. Casting calls have also gone out to Dallas, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Until crews hit these cities, Cimino said, hopeful candidates can contact producers by email or telephone before the casting events.
Candidates MUST be seniors in high school--male or female--who intend to attend college in the fall.
Seniors should be looking to lose 40 to 100 pounds before going into their freshman year in college. Candidates should also be prepared to transform their lives, behaviors and habits.
Interested parties should contact producers by email at BostonHSWeightLoss@gmail.com or call at 424-236-7500, ext. 7602.
Candidates should be prepared to provide name, telephone #, height, weight and a RECENT photo. Hopefuls should also submit a short bio explaining why he/she wants to lose weight before heading to college.
Cimino's production company, 3G, also produced the highly successful the "Biggest Loser" and "Beauty and the Geek."

Feinberg Highlights Spring Reception

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BROCKTON--Brockton native Kenneth Feinberg, appointed by President Barack Obama to oversee a $20 billion claims fund against BP Oil following the horrific oil facility explosion last August, will be the keynote speaker at the South Coastal Counties Legal Services & New Center for Legal Advocacy's "Welcome Spring" cocktail reception, Thursday, March 24.
The event begins at 6 p.m. and will be held at the Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak St., Brockton.
Tickets are $50. There will be a cash bar.
South Coastal Counties Legal Services, or SCCLS and New Center for Legal Advocacy, or NCLA, are non-profit agencies and the principal providers of free civil (non-criminal) legal assistance to low-income residents of Southeastern Massachusetts.
Click here to purchase tickets on the SCCLS website...
Photo courtesy Sam Wantman

Taste of MetroSouth Wed. March 23

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BROCKTON--The MetroSouth Chamber of Commerce will host the 19th annual "Taste of Metro South" Wednesday, March 23 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Shaw's Center.
The event offers sample tastes from over 55 area restaurants and includes numerous cultural and civic organizations displaying their services and activities.
There will be live entertainment from local performers including the U.S. Navy Band, Northeast ShowBand, and Top Brass Quintet.
Also featured will be Brockton High School Jazz Band, Brockton Symphony Quartet and DJ Rob Peters.
Guests can also win prizes including a Boston MassPass Coupon Book.
Tickets are on sale now. Cost is $25 in advance and $30 at the door.
Tickets can be purchased online by visiting the Chamber's website, or at the Chamber Office, 60 School Street, Brockton, the Shaw's Center Office, 1 Lexington Avenue, Brockton, or Shaw's Supermarkets, 641 Belmont Street, Brockton.