| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Family Experience Sundays at Diablo Glass SchoolPresented by Diablo Glass School at Diablo Glass School October 11, 2009 - Ongoing Participants will learn about the venetian technique of glassblowing and the process to produce amazing and colorful pieces. During this one hour demonstration kids and adults will enjoy learning something unique watching our skilled artists blowing. After the demo, participants can make fused glass pendants or order blown pieces and watch the artists producing them. Price per event: $15 Demonstration 1-2 PM $10 Additional Hands-On Fused Glass 2-3 PM Group size limit: 60 for Demonstration... | Diablo Glass School | 10/11/09-
Ongoing | Boston |
Literary Landmarks Walking TourPresented by Boston By Foot at Borders Book Store - School Street June 3, 2009 - Ongoing During the nineteenth century, Boston was the most important literary center in the United States and was home to many of America's greatest writers. Our literary tour highlights the homes and haunts of such great Victorians as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry David Thoreau, Louisa May Alcott, Henry James and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Individually, they were writers and poets without peer. Collectively, they made Boston the epicenter of American Letters and earned it the... | Boston By Foot | 06/03/09-
Ongoing | Boston |
An Tua Nua with MetamovementsPresented by MetaMovements Salsa at An Tua Nua March 25, 2009 - Ongoing Metamovements offers semi-private salsa lessons every Wednesday starting at 7 for those who want to quickly learn how to become better dancers. At 7pm we feature a specialized semi-private lesson focused on your specific needs. Each group is based on experience level so whether you're new to salsa or have been dancing for years we have something for you. At 8 we feature a Rueda de Casino class, a type of social, round form of salsa dancing. Each class is followed by a small performance to... | MetaMovements Salsa | 03/25/09-
Ongoing | Boston |
Lizard Lounge Poetry JamPresented by Poetry Jam February 13, 2011-June 29, 2014 Every Sunday with a Poetry Slam co-hosted by Joyce Cunha and Jeff Robinson starting at 7:30pm and a Featured Poet and Open Mic accompanied by the Jeff Robinson Trio starting at 9:00pm – there’s a $5 cover and you must be 21 to enter the venue – Sultry red lights, intimate tables, and wooden church pews give this small room one of the best ambiances in town. | Poetry Jam | 02/13/11-
06/29/14 | Cambridge |
Paul Nardizzi Wednesday Comedy ShowcasePresented by Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons at Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons May 11, 2011-May 29, 2013 HEADLINER: PAUL NARDIZZI
Paul Nardizzi's headlines with great local comedians. Paul's very dry observational style of comedy has skyrocketed him from an unknown to a major headliner in just a few short years. He has made numerous appearances on Conan O'Brien, Comedy Central, A & E TV's "An Evening at the Improv", and is one of the most requested acts on XM Satellite Radio. Paul was voted to the Top 10 list of Boston comedians by Tab magazine. Paul was the winner of Both... | Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons | 05/11/11-
05/29/13 | Boston |
Discover the Nature of Martha's VineyardPresented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary October 12-October 14, 2012 e island of Martha's Vineyard is unrivaled in its beauty and natural and cultural history. The best time to visit is after the tourists have gone in the fall. The waters are still warm enough to swim and kayak, the frenetic summer pace slows as the crowds depart. Enjoy the best that the island has to offer with Mass Audubon as we seek the special hidden places that only the locals know. Call for brochure with details. Pre-registration is required. | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 10/12/12-
10/14/12 | Natick |
Talk to the Hand! Puppetry and Performance Skills CampPresented by Puppet Showplace Theatre at Puppet Showplace Theatre August 20-August 24, 2012 Instructor: Jacek Zuzanski of Dream Tale Puppets
Date: 8/20 through 8/24, 8:30am to 4:00pm
Age: 7-12
To Register: Call the Brookline Rec Department at 617-730-2069. Only 15 spots available...apply today!
Puppeteers can bring entire worlds to life using just the tips of their fingers. Want to know their secrets? Now is your chance! In this new one-week summer camp students will explore the manipulation techniques used to bring different styles of puppets to... | Puppet Showplace Theatre | 08/20/12-
08/24/12 | Brookline |
3RD Annual Hobby Bunker Games Day Presented by Boston Trained Bands August 18, 2012 Boston Trained Bands will be running the Battle of Maldon 991 and 1st Battle of Sackets Harbor 1812 other games TBD. Other games masters and/or clubs are welcome to present their games. Please use the contact information below to book a table. Last year we had around 50 gamers over the day with 11 games. | Boston Trained Bands | 08/18/12 | Malden |
| Summer Morning Canoe on the Charles | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 08/11/12 | Natick |
Summer Photography: Focus on Butterflies, Wildflowers & morePresented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary August 4, 2012 Summer fields and woodlands are full of great opportunities to photograph butterflies, other insects and wildflowers. Learn from a pro how to use natural light, perspective, depth of field and other field techniques to capture images that bring the viewer right into this special world. Small class size for individual attention. Tripod recommended. Pre-registration is required. | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 08/04/12 | Natick |
Two-Week Intensive Recording Project (Ages 8 years to adult) Presented by Brookline Music School at Brookline Music School July 10-August 2, 2012 (Formerly known as Jazz in July)
Experience the fun of ensemble playing and the excitement of recording. Over the course of twelve hours, students will rehearse and record a four-song CD, drawing on a variety of musical styles. Novice, intermediate and advanced ensembles are available. Placement is determined by prior evaluations.
Instructor: John Purcell
Session I: July 10-19 (Tues/Wed/Thurs, two-weeks)
Session II: July 24-August 2 (Tues/Wed/Thurs,... | Brookline Music School | 07/10/12-
08/02/12 | Brookline |
Music Technology/GarageBand (Ages 7 years and older)Presented by Brookline Music School at Brookline Music School July 9-July 26, 2012 Students will learn the basics of recording, receive education in song writing, music theory, arranging, and use their own instrumental skill to record great songs; they’ll even be singing! GarageBand is an invaluable tool for students who are interested in more than just learning the notes. No previous recording experience necessary.
Instructor: Scott Pittman
Session I: July 9-12 (Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs, one-week)
Session II: July 23-26 (Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs,... | Brookline Music School | 07/09/12-
07/26/12 | Brookline |
| Summer Morning Canoe on the Charles | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 07/21/12 | Natick |
Geeks Who Drink Pub QuizPresented by Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz; The Only Pub Quiz That Matters July 18, 2011-July 16, 2012 Simply, a quiz game played in a pub. It's an Anglo-Irish tradition, but our goal is the same: to foster friendly competition, and promote social drinking. A noble cause!
The quiz consists of eight rounds of eight questions each, played by teams of up to six people. Questions are read aloud by the quizmaster and teams write down the answers, turning them in at the end of each round.
Rounds 1, 4 and 6 are themed rounds – anything from “Eight Questions... | Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz; The Only Pub Quiz That Matters | 07/18/11-
07/16/12 | Brighton |
Mount Auburn: A Photographer's ParadisePresented by Mount Auburn Cemetery at Mount Auburn Cemetery July 15, 2012 If you are interested in nature and landscape photography, join Helen Abrams on a walk to discover some of the beautiful locations for taking photographs at the Cemetery. Whether you use a “point and shoot” or a digital SLR, bring your camera and enjoy the beauty of this amazing landscape. Along the way we’ll share some of the significant photographs taken at Mount Auburn over the years, including 19th-century daguerreotypes and 20th-century aerial shots. | Mount Auburn Cemetery | 07/15/12 | Cambridge |
Canoeing with EaglesPresented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary July 7, 2012 Join us in the scenic Monadnock region of New Hampshire for a day canoeing with nesting bald eagles and loons. Watch for adult eagles as they soar and fish and juveniles as they stretch their wings in preparation to leave the nest. Bring a lunch for a picnic part way. Pre-registration required. Canoes, paddles, lifejackets, a basic paddling overview & guides are all provided. | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 07/07/12 | Natick |
Summer Birding ExplorationPresented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary June 30, 2012 Early summer is still a great time to see birds! Join us as we explore the habitats at Broadmoor watching for birds including songbirds, wading birds and birds of prey. Have you always wanted to know more about those birds in your neighborhood? What bird is making that call or song? Do the males and females look alike? A great chance to enjoy a beautiful early summer walk and learn more about birds! Pre-registration is required. | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 06/30/12 | Natick |
Evening Canoe on the CharlesPresented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary June 30, 2012 Enjoy a paddle down one of the most beautiful stretches of the Charles River, past Medfield State Hospital and up into the Medfield marshes. Watch as the sun sets over the river and listen for the evening sounds of birds, frogs and other creatures. Canoes, paddles, lifejackets, a basic paddling overview & guides are all provided. Pre-registration is required. | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 06/30/12 | Natick |
Monster Makers: Puppet Building and Design CampPresented by Puppet Showplace Theatre at Puppet Showplace Theatre June 25-June 29, 2012 Instructor: Brad Shur, PST Artist in Residence
Date: 6/25 through 6/29, 8:30am to 4:00pm
Age: 7-12
Location: Puppet Showplace Theatre
To Register: Call the Brookline Rec Department at 617-730-2069. Only 15 spots available...apply today!
Can you imagine the world’s craziest monster? Do you like making stuff by hand? Then Puppet Showplace Theatre wants YOU for Monster Makers! In this new one-week summer camp kids will experience the process of puppet... | Puppet Showplace Theatre | 06/25/12-
06/29/12 | Brookline |
Watercolors in Nature: Spring series 2 Presented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary June 5-June 26, 2012 Let nature inspire you! Explore the use of lines, colors and textures and more. Bring your own painting wish list. As warmer weather approaches we will begin to explore the outdoor world as weather allows. Small class size for individual attention. All levels welcome! Relax, enjoy and create! Pre-registration required. May join series in progress. | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 06/05/12-
06/26/12 | Natick |
Birds of the Concord RiverPresented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary June 23, 2012 Come explore an historic and beautiful section of the Concord River. Watch for herons, egrets and more as we paddle through parts of the Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. We'll stop for a short while to explore the refuge out of the canoes. Bring a lunch for a picnic half way. Pre-registration required. Canoes, paddles, lifejackets, a basic paddling overview & guides are all provided. | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 06/23/12 | Natick |
Walking Tour of Jamaica PondPresented by Jamaica Plain Historical Society at Jamaica Pond Bandstand June 23, 2012 Join the JP Historical Society on a trip around Jamaica Pond. Once a gathering point for Boston’s elite, the Pond had previously been put to industrial use as tons of ice were harvested there each winter. Learn about the movers and shakers such as Francis Parkman who made their homes on the Pond’s shores. Discover how the Pond was transformed from private estates and warehouses into the parkland we know today. Tours are cancelled in case of heavy rain. | Jamaica Plain Historical Society | 06/23/12 | Boston |
Evening Canoe on the CharlesPresented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary June 22, 2012 Enjoy a paddle down one of the most beautiful stretches of the Charles River, past Medfield State Hospital and up into the Medfield marshes. Watch as the sun sets over the river and listen for the evening sounds of birds, frogs and other creatures. Pre-registration required. Canoes, paddles, lifejackets, a basic paddling overview & guides are all provided. | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 06/22/12 | Natick |
Father's Day Weekend Canoe & BreakfastPresented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary June 16, 2012 Celebrate Father's Day early with a relaxing canoe trip! Watch the morning mist rising off the water. Keep an eye out for great blue herons and other birds gliding over the water. Enjoy the beautiful views as we paddle through Rocky Narrows Reservation and Broadmoor to the South Natick Dam. A hearty breakfast will be served midway on the banks of the river. Pre-registration required. | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 06/16/12 | Natick |
Hyper-Local Brew Tasting EventPresented by The Williams Agency June 16, 2012 Following the success of The Local Craft Brew Tasting component of the Boston Local Food Festival, Sustainable Business Network of Greater Boston (SBN) realized the growing interest and importance of local craft brews. SBN's Hyper-Local Craft Brew Tasting plans to reach aspiring and established brewers as well lovers of craft brew. The brewfest will feature local craft brewers and highlight, promote and celebrate brews that are made with as many local crops and local ingredients as... | The Williams Agency | 06/16/12 | Somerville |
Walking Tour of WoodbournePresented by Jamaica Plain Historical Society at Bethel AME Church, Jamaica Plain June 16, 2012 Join the JP Historical Society and learn about this neighborhood which developed from 19th-century summer estates into a model suburban enclave. It contains examples representative of New England architecture with designs by local architects and builders. Woodbourne is a National Historic District. It also contains an unusual garden city model housing development by the Boston Dwelling House Company celebrating the centennial of its founding in 2012. Tours are cancelled in case of heavy... | Jamaica Plain Historical Society | 06/16/12 | Boston (Jamaica Plain) |
| Focus on Macro Photography Workshop | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 06/09/12 | Natick |
Walking Tour of Green StreetPresented by Jamaica Plain Historical Society at Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center June 9, 2012 Join the Jamaica Plain Historical Society on a trip along Green Street. Laid out in 1836, the street played a key role in Jamaica Plain’s development, functioning as a residential, commercial, and transportation conduit in the lives of the district’s residents. Although Green Street was subdivided as early as 1851 for stores, factories and houses, it was not extensively developed until the late 1870s with construction continuing until the early 1900s. The Bowditch School was... | Jamaica Plain Historical Society | 06/09/12 | Boston |
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