The phone rang and the world changed. That call, made in 1877 to the home of Charles Williams Jr in East Somerville was the world’s first phone call to a residence. This year, that “first” is the inspiration for the Somerville Museum’s annual fundraiser PICK UP! on Thursday, September 10 from 6 to 8 pm at the Crystal Ballroom in Davis Square. Somerville’s own Jimmy Tingle (pun intended!) will entertain and emcee the evening, Brazilian Dance Ense…
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