| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | The Air Force Band of Liberty's New England WindsPresented by Air Force Band of Liberty February 11, 2012 Bringing an attitude that is all their own, the New England Winds create an intimate musical setting that will capture the imagination of any audience. This group of five is well versed in traditional quintet repertoire and performs musical selections ranging from the 18th century to the contemporary period. With the talents of the band's staff arrangers, the group surprises the listener with their grasp of popular, Broadway, patriotic, jazz and folk music. Tailoring programs to their... | Air Force Band of Liberty | 02/11/12 | Quincy |
Patti DeRosa at the Blue Hills Ski LodgePresented by Patti DeRosa February 11, 2012 Singer-songwriter-guitarist Patti DeRosa will perform acoustic music at the Blue Hills Ski Lodge Saturday Music Series. | Patti DeRosa | 02/11/12 | Canton |
Matt McKay Acoustic Music at The Happy ClamPresented by Matt McKay Music February 11, 2012 Matt McKay will perform a special acoustic music show at The Happy Clam. Mckay, former guitarist/singer with members of Extreme, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Aerosmith's Joe Perry Project, Journey's Steve Perry Band, Steve Vai Band and others will perform acoustic rock, folk, pop, Irish/Celtic music. | Matt McKay Music | 02/11/12 | Swansea |
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION DRAGONS AND MORE! Presented by Lexington Arts and Crafts Society at Lexington Arts and Crafts Society January 29-February 12, 2012 The artists of the Chinese Painting Guild and the Ceramics Guild of the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society present an exhibition of recent work. Including a special display of dragon kites, sale of original painted paper lanterns and a day of dragon art for children of all ages.
February 5 from 2 PM - 4 PM
Special display and sale of paper lanterns painted by artists of the Chinese Painting Guild.
February 12 from 2 PM - 4 PM
The Chinese Painting Guild... | Lexington Arts and Crafts Society | 01/29/12-
02/12/12 | Lexington |
Valentine Cookie ReceptionPresented by Artbeat at Artbeat The Creativity Store February 12, 2012 Satisfy your sweet tooth this Valentines Day at Artbeat! To show you how special you are to us we will be hosting a cookie reception Come in to Artbeat and enjoy delicious treats while making a delightful free V-Day project: create a lovely votive candle holder with fun heart shapes to celebrate the season. Happy Valentines Day to you from Artbeat! | Artbeat | 02/12/12 | Arlington |
Hans Christian Anderson's "The Nightingale"Presented by Boston College February 12, 2012 Bring your family and enjoy "The Nightingale" adapted from a Hans Christian Andersen tale. Performed with audience participation. | Boston College | 02/12/12 | Chestnut Hill |
Music for Oboe, Trumpet, and PianoPresented by Harvard-Epworth Concert Series February 12, 2012 On Sunday, Feb. 12, at 4:00 p.m., oboist Laura Shamu, trumpeter Jonah Kappraff and pianist Terry Halco will present a concert to include: Marcello - Oboe Concerto in D minor; Britten - Six Metamorphoses after Ovid; Copland - Quiet City; Brahms - Intermezzo in A Major, Op.118, No.2; Vaughan Williams - Six Studies in English Folksong; Madeleine Dring - Danza Gaya; and Edmund Rubbra - Oboe Sonata (1st movement) | Harvard-Epworth Concert Series | 02/12/12 | Cambridge |
The Music Department Honors ConcertPresented by The Arts at Wellesley at Jewett Auditorium February 12, 2012 The music department at Wellesley College fosters an environment in which students combine serious musical study with the depth and richness of a traditional liberal arts curriculum. An important component of the music department, the Performance Program gives students the opportunity to take instrumental/vocal private instruction with faculty and prepare for professional careers in music. This concert will showcase eight women who have exhibited exceptional promise as performing musicians,... | The Arts at Wellesley | 02/12/12 | Wellesley |
NEWTON’S REVOLUTIONARY ROOTS – THE 2012 NEWTON HISTORY SERIESPresented by Historic Newton at Newton Free Library February 13, 2012 NEWTON’S REVOLUTIONARY ROOTS – THE 2012 NEWTON HISTORY SERIES
Boston, Newton, and the Revolution
This talk will explore the relationship between Boston and its rural neighbors, including Newton, during the American Revolution. The leaders of the resistance against Great Britain made a massive effort to mobilize throughout Massachusetts. The Durant family and their community offer an excellent opportunity to see this revolutionary process at work. Benjamin Carp,... | Historic Newton | 02/13/12 | Newton |
American Music for Viola and PianoPresented by Boston University College of Fine Arts at Tsai Performance Center February 13, 2012 Featuring works by Amlin, Carter, Cornell, and Rochberg. Michelle LaCourse, viola; Martin Amlin, piano Martin Amlin. Sonata for viola and piano and premiere of new composition. Elliott Carter, Elegy for viola and piano; Richard Cornell, Duets for two violas; George Rochberg, Sonata for viola and piano. Free and open to the public. Call 617-353-8724 for details. Presented by the Boston University College of Fine Arts. | Boston University College of Fine Arts | 02/13/12 | Boston |
Writing is Live presented by Brown University TAPS-- Festival of new works by Brown playwrightsPresented by Brown University Theatre Arts and Performance Studies February 3-February 13, 2012 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Department of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies at Brown University proudly announces the third annual Writing is Live festival, a presentation of new works featuring six plays by writers in Brown’s graduate and undergraduate theatre programs. Writing is Live celebrates the diversity and strength of new theatrical voices while simultaneously exploring the meaning of text in performance. Performance writing may take forms complete and incomplete,... | Brown University Theatre Arts and Performance Studies | 02/03/12-
02/13/12 | Providence |
Cape Cod Chorale RehearsalPresented by Cape Cod Chorale February 13, 2012 The Cape Cod Chorale is starting to rehearse for its next performances. (This will be the second rehearsal.) Under the direction of Chris Roberts, the group will be presenting a selection of “patriotic pops” in concerts on May 19th and 20th. Chris has a knack for combining popular Broadway tunes, familiar spirituals and stirring songs which celebrate America. It’s a mix which has been tremendously popular in recent years. New members are always welcome to “try... | Cape Cod Chorale | 02/13/12 | Sandwich |
OBERON New Works SeriesPresented by Oberon at Oberon February 13, 2012 In this exciting monthly series of new work by Boston’s most promising artists, OBERON will give a first look at emerging talent in a unique workshop setting. Local artists, inspired by OBERON itself, share works in progress within the immersive, social and groundbreaking world of Club Theater that OBERON is known for.
This month OBERON proudly presents SUDZ!
SUDZ!, the latest project from Sugar Cereal Productions brings all the camp, drama, shoulder pads, and improbability... | Oberon | 02/13/12 | Cambridge |
ACT Lecture| MIchael Corris: What Do Artists Know? Contemporary Responses to the Deskilling of ArtPresented by MIT Program in Art, Culture and Technology (ACT) February 13, 2012 Some contemporary art is profoundly engaged with the world in ways that go beyond interpretation. We seem to be in the midst of a cultural moment where the instrumentalization of art has never been more widely accepted among artists. Whether such artistic practices seek to work across disciplines like science or sociology, or aim to intervene positively in the social and cultural life of communities, the artists involved may be said to hold in common the belief that there is a real advantage... | MIT Program in Art, Culture and Technology (ACT) | 02/13/12 | Cambridge |
earthly & divine: sacred and secular lovePresented by Canzonare at Brookline Public Library February 14, 2012 Music of J.S. Bach, Delalande, Händel, and Rameau
Sarah Bellott~soprano
Kateri Chambers~traverso
Dylan Sauerwald~harpsichord and portatif | Canzonare | 02/14/12 | Brookline |
Queens College Choir East Coast TourPresented by Queens College Choir at Old South Church, Boston February 14, 2012 The Queens College Choir (CUNY, Queens, NY), James John, conductor is presenting a free concert as part of their East Coast Tour. Repertoire includes works by Brahms, Victoria, Rautavaara and Penderecki. Join us for a memorable evening in Old South Church. | Queens College Choir | 02/14/12 | Boston |
Harp and HeartstringsPresented by Marstons Mills Public Library February 14, 2012 Trish NiGabhain will serenade her audience with Irish love songs played on the Celtic harp. A reception will be held at 6:30 pm, followed by the concert at 7 pm.. Trish performs traditional and contemporary Irish and folk music on harp and guitar. She grew up in Berkeley, CA, where she learned to play the harp. The Valentine's Day concert will include love songs and tunes from the Irish tradition, telling many different musical love stories. | Marstons Mills Public Library | 02/14/12 | Marstons Mills |
Bay State Winds ConcertPresented by First Church of Christ, Congregational February 15, 2012 First Church of Christ, Congregational, 25 The Great Road, Bedford will be hosting a special evening event in their Sanctuary featuring The Bay State Winds, the clarinet quartet of the Air Force Band of Liberty. Admission is free. | First Church of Christ, Congregational | 02/15/12 | Bedford |
A Look Inside SB 1070Presented by Northeastern University School of Law February 15, 2012 The Latin American Law Students Association (LALSA) will sponsor a viewing of the documentary "A Look Inside SB 1070" and host speakers from the Center for New Community, the film's producer. The film follows a national student delegation as it toured Arizona in August of 2010 amidst the passage of the controversial state immigration law known as SB 1070. Nine students from Washington, D.C., New York City, Chicago, and Colorado comprised the delegation which set out to gain a... | Northeastern University School of Law | 02/15/12 | Boston |
Interactive Performance: Spectrum of Inevitable ViolencePresented by deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum February 15, 2012 The unresolved, elusive, but timely forces of cultural and spatial politics are at the heart of Caitlin Berrigan’s Spectrum of Inevitable Violence, which will transform the Cyclorama into a massive arena to explode ideas about social class. Berrigan, who often integrates performance with edible art, asks participants to analyze their class background and map it out as a territory to defend in a dynamic confrontation—with food as ammunition. This battle provides an outlet for all... | deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | 02/15/12 | Lincoln |
| Wednesday Concert Series | The Church of St. John the Evangelist | 02/15/12 | Boston |
"Closer" Encaustic Photography ExhibitionPresented by Gorse Mill Studios February 2-February 15, 2012 In her debut solo exhibit titled "Closer", Gorse Mill Studios encaustic artist, Amalia Tagaris, takes an introspective approach by re-examining the artist's studio as the subject for her new paintings. The photographic images she presents are various objects in her own creative space which serve as the foundation of her work, some of which are used during the painting process and some which are simply aesthetic props like a decorative pillow or the leaves from a lucky bamboo... | Gorse Mill Studios | 02/02/12-
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| QX String Quartet | Boston College | 02/15/12 | Chestnut Hill |
Introduction to Raja Yoga MeditationPresented by Brahma Kumaris Center for Peace February 4-February 15, 2012 The “Introduction to Raja Yoga Meditation” course will be held in February at the B.K. Learning Center for Peace in Watertown, MA. ***************** The Brahma Kumaris Learning Center for Peace sponsors this course, a method of meditation that provides a practical way to bring peace to your everyday life. The first weeknight session will start on Monday, Feb 6, 2012 from 7:30 – 9:00 pm. The first weekend session is scheduled on Saturday, Feb 4, 2012 from 10:00-... | Brahma Kumaris Center for Peace | 02/04/12-
02/15/12 | Boston |
The Biology and Evolution of MollusksPresented by Harvard Museum of Natural History at Harvard Museum of Natural History February 16, 2012 From tiny barnacles to the giant clam (Tridacna gigas), mollusks are the most diverse and widely distributed family of marine invertebrates. Professor Gonzalo Giribet, Curator of Invertebrate Zoology at Harvard’s MCZ, will discuss how scientists are decoding the Mollusca genetic family tree to learn how they’ve adapted, survived, and thrived since the pre-Cambrian era, and to explore the potential benefits of mollusks from medicine to human health, and other fields.
| Harvard Museum of Natural History | 02/16/12 | Cambridge |
Artist Discussion: Ambiguous AffiliationsPresented by deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum at BCA Cyclorama February 16, 2012 Caitlin Berrigan will be joined by Anabel Vázquez Rodríguez, curator LA GALERÍA, Villa Victoria Center for the Arts, and James G. Ennis, Associate Professor of Sociology at Tufts University with an expertise in social movements to discuss subjects surrounding Spectrum of Inevitable Violence, such as the slippery affiliations of social class, the role culture plays in their dynamics, and how personal interrelations of class enter into larger political domains. | deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | 02/16/12 | Boston |
Air Force Band of Liberty's Liberty Jazz BandPresented by Air Force Band of Liberty February 16, 2012 The Liberty Jazz Band will appear as guest performers at the Salem State University Jazz Festival. The festival performance begins at 7 pm with the Liberty Jazz Band taking the stage at 8:00. From the swingin’ sounds of Glenn Miller to the best of contemporary big band jazz, the United States Air Force Liberty Jazz Band plays it all with style and sophistication. Part of the United States Air Force Band of Liberty from Hanscom Air Force Base outside Boston, this stellar ensemble has... | Air Force Band of Liberty | 02/16/12 | Salem |
Artist Talk & Opening Celebration: ANNETTE LEMIEUX: UNFINISHED BUSINESSPresented by Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts at Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts February 16, 2012 An Artist Talk by Annette Lemieux will open the exhibition ANNETTE LEMIEUX: UNFINISHED BUSINESS, on view at at the Carpenter Center through April 1, 2012.
The talk will be followed by a conversation with Annette Lemieux, exhibition curator Lelia Amalfitano, and Susan Stoops,curator of contemporary art at the Worcester Art Museum. A reception will follow.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS presents a combination of new work with work revisited to reveal the relationship between... | Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts | 02/16/12 | Cambridge |
Eliyahu Sills and the Qadim Ensemble Presented by The Arts at Wellesley February 16, 2012 Qadim is a word found in both Arabic and Hebrew, meaning ancient as well as that which will come. Representing music from many traditions of the Near East, The Qadim Ensemble brings the richness and beauty of these ancient melodies to contemporary audiences. Their repertoire includes Arabic, Jewish, Turkish, Sufi, Hebrew-Yemenite, Armenian, Persian, and Moroccan music, celebrating the common musical and spiritual heritage of the region’s cultures, while honoring the great diversity... | The Arts at Wellesley | 02/16/12 | Wellesley |
Black History Month Jazz Band ConcertPresented by Wheaton College February 17, 2012 Under the direction of Rick Britto, the ensemble performs the music of Charlie "Bird" Parker, John Coltrane and other jazz masters. | Wheaton College | 02/17/12 | Norton |
UNH Faculty Composers ConcertPresented by University of New Hampshire February 17, 2012 The UNH Faculty Concert Series presents the Faculty Composers Concert on Friday, February 17, 2012 beginning at 8:00 p.m. in the Bratton Recital Hall of the Paul Creative Arts Center, featuring the music of Christopher Kies, Michael Annicchiarico, and others. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call the UNH Department of Music at 603-862-2404. | University of New Hampshire | 02/17/12 | Durham |
Infant/Toddler Sing-AlongPresented by Boston Public Library at Boston Public Library February 17, 2012 Come join us for a lively half hour of music and motion for infants and toddlers (Ages 0-5).
Central Library in Copley Square
Rey Childrens' Room
700 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116 | Boston Public Library | 02/17/12 | Boston |
| Boston College University Wind Ensemble - "Symphonies" | Boston College Bands | 02/18/12 | Chestnut Hill |
Ronald Walsh: A Painter RediscoveredPresented by Lesley University at The AIB Gallery at University Hall January 26-February 18, 2012 The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University presents the paintings of regionally-renowned artist Ronald Walsh (1932-1997) in an exhibit from January 26 to February 18, 2012 in the AIB Gallery at University Hall in Porter Square, Cambridge.
The exhibit, “Ronald Walsh: A Painter Rediscovered,” features paintings by Walsh, who for a decade – from 1952 to 1962 – devoted his time and talent to creating unique paintings influenced by Picasso and the... | Lesley University | 01/26/12-
02/18/12 | Cambridge |
Edward Cohen 10th Anniversary Memorial ConcertPresented by MIT Music and Theater Arts at Killian Hall at MIT February 18, 2012 Sarah Brady, flute; Eran Egozy, clarinet; Charles Dimmick and Gabriela Diaz, violin; Noriko Herndon, viola; Miriam Bolkosky, cello; Sarah Bob, piano; Aaron Trant, percussion. The program will feature a new work for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano, and percussion by MIT alumnus Andrew McPherson; Edward Cohen's Clarinet Quintet, the Capriccio for solo piano, and the Suite for solo flute; Echo, for piano trio by Marjorie Merryman. 8pm, Killian Hall. Free and open to the public. Visit... | MIT Music and Theater Arts | 02/18/12 | Cambridge |
"Sibling Rivalry"Presented by Gallery Seven at Gallery Seven January 10-February 18, 2012 "Sibling Rivalry: Works by L. Christy Hastings, Edward Hastings & Lisa Hastings Moll". January 10 - February 18.
Artists' Reception: Saturday, January 21 from 7-9 p.m. (Snow Date: 1/28 same time)
Image: "Blue Medusa" by L. Christy Hastings | Gallery Seven | 01/10/12-
02/18/12 | Maynard |
Scandinavian FilmPresented by Scandinavian Living Center February 18, 2012 Swedish movie: The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest which is the third in the Stieg Larsson trilogy. Lisabeth needs help from journalist Blomkvist to clear her name. In doing so, they also place themselves in danger. Swedish with English subtitles | Scandinavian Living Center | 02/18/12 | West Newton |
REPA Job FairPresented by StageSource February 18, 2012 FIND JOB OPENINGS IN:
Theatrical and Entertainment Design, Technical Production, Consulting, Management, Marketing and Administration
MEET REPRESENTATIVES FROM:
Theatres, Event Production, Film and Television, Industrial Suppliers, Theatrical Consultants!
JOB SEEKERS:
Free admission, no advance registration required!
Talk one-on-one with employers
Bring copies of resume, business cards, and portfolios
Non-attending job seekers can... | StageSource | 02/18/12 | Boston |
Measure for MeasurePresented by Anarchist Society of Shakespeareans at Democracy Center February 10-February 18, 2012 Just in time for Valentine's Day, the Anarchist Society of Shakespeareans presents William Shakespeare's timeless story of love, manipulation, and a severed head. The show is FREE and open to the public. At the Democracy Center (45 Mt Auburn Street), Harvard Square, Cambridge. Showtimes: Feb 10, 11, 17, 18 at 8pm; Feb 12 at 3pm. | Anarchist Society of Shakespeareans | 02/10/12-
02/18/12 | Cambridge |
Festival of DancePresented by Wheaton College February 18-February 19, 2012 A variety of student run dance groups- including SOLE, Paraiso Latino and Tap Out Loud- present a festival of dance featuring an assortment of dance styles and traditions. | Wheaton College | 02/18/12-
02/19/12 | Norton |
| BC bOp! Pre-Festival Performance | Boston College Bands | 02/20/12 | Chestnut Hill |
What Lies Within Presented by The Arts at Wellesley at Jewett Art Gallery, Wellesley College January 24-February 20, 2012 The Jewett Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition featuring art work by Wellesley College staff members. The exhibition displays artwork in a variety of medium, including: jewelry, photography, sculpture, and painting. Artists include Ellen Schneider, Cynthia Voorhees, Richard Vabulas, Joy Playter, Lynda Davis Jeha, Mary Holliday, Beth O'Neil, and Rebecca Darling. | The Arts at Wellesley | 01/24/12-
02/20/12 | Wellesley |
The Big Quiz ThingPresented by Oberon at Oberon February 20, 2012 Having entertained thousands in New York and nationwide, the Big Quiz Thing now presents the ultimate multimedia test of useless knowledge at OBERON every month, with the very grand prize of $200. | Oberon | 02/20/12 | Cambridge |
Mardi Gras Special TreatPresented by Artbeat at Artbeat The Creativity Store February 21, 2012 Come into Artbeat anytime on Mardi Gras, February 21st and receive a free mask making project to take home. Celebrate the Fat Tuesday Carnival with this free festive mask from us to you! | Artbeat | 02/21/12 | Arlington |
Our Art Ourselves: Muslim Women Artists Explore their Hybrid IdentitiesPresented by American Islamic Congress February 21, 2012 Art offers a unique prism for understanding the social forces currently transforming Middle Eastern societies.
The latest installment of AIC-WorldBoston’s Muslim Women Series spotlights three female artists whose work grapples with their hybrid selves.
With her youth divided between the US and Saudi Arabia, ground breaking painter Nada Farhat explores her bisected roots through award-winning work that has been displayed at both Aramco Hospital in Dhahran,... | American Islamic Congress | 02/21/12 | Boston |
About and Engaged: Community Gathering for ArtistsPresented by Massachusetts College of Art and Design February 21, 2012 Please join us for the first of five community conversation gatherings for artists of all disciplines who create socially engaged work. This gathering is presented by ArtistsUnderTheDome.org, Theater of the Oppressed Laboratory, New England, MassArt’s Godine Family Gallery, and CACP. For more information and to RSVP, please contact aboutandengaged@gmail.com. This event is part of a series with events also talking place on the following Tuesdays: March 20, April 17, May 8, June 26. All... | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | 02/21/12 | Boston |
| Wednesday Concert Series | The Church of St. John the Evangelist | 02/22/12 | Boston |
Young Voices in Russian LiteraturePresented by Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, Harvard University February 22, 2012 A new generation of Russian writers visits Harvard: Young authors, all finalists for Russia’s Debut Prize, will read their work and discuss art and freedom in today’s Russia. This is a critical juncture in the history of Russia—the Perestroika and post-Soviet generations are being displaced by a new generation for which the USSR is mere history. Theirs is a complex new Russia, which they strive to represent in their literary works.
For over a... | Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, Harvard University | 02/22/12 | Cambridge |
Aine Minogue Free Concert at Robbins Library in ArlingtonPresented by The Arlington Cultural Arts Council February 22, 2012 Aine Minogue, Irish Harpist & Singer in concert at Robbins Library, Arlington MA Wednesday, February 22nd at 7:00 p.m. This event will be held in the Community Room at Robbins Library, 700 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA (Parking in rear of library and on Mass Ave) This Concert will be a CD Release Show and Conversation for "Close Your Eyes, Love," an album of Celtic lullabies (a final album in a series on the Celtic life cycle) Admission is Free. No advance... | The Arlington Cultural Arts Council | 02/22/12 | Arlington |
New Orleans Style, The Beehive Celebrates 5th Annual Mardi Gras CelebrationPresented by Image Unlimited Communications at The Beehive February 21-February 22, 2012 WHAT:
Laissez les bons temps rouler!" is a Cajun expression meaning "Let the good times roll!" It strongly conveys the "joie de vivre" ("joy of living") attitude of The Beehive’s 5th Annual Mardi Gras celebration being held on Tuesday, February 21st, 2012. The South End hot spot has spared no expense in making this year’s festivities as authentic as possible. Diners and party go’er’s can look forward to the... | Image Unlimited Communications | 02/21/12-
02/22/12 | Boston |
