| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Spielberg Night & Auction Kickoff (sponsored by the Brotherhood of Temple Israel, Sharon)Presented by Brotherhood of Temple Israel February 11, 2012 Steven Spielberg and Auction Kick-off Night - Saturday, February 11 at 7:30 pm. OPEN TO ALL !!! Join us for an evening discovering the work of Oscar, Emmy, and Golden Globe award-winner Steven Spielberg and kickoff the annual Brotherhood Auction. We'll see clips from his many movies and the impact he's had on films. We'll explore his life and how his Jewish roots influenced his films such as Raiders of the Lost Ark and Schindler's List. Further, we'll see how Spielberg's work led him to... | Brotherhood of Temple Israel | 02/11/12 | Sharon |
Jazzy Valentine with Roy Scott Big BandPresented by Lake Pearl Luciano's February 11, 2012 Join The Roy Scott Big Band for their annual, nostalgic "Jazzy Valentine" concert that will transform Lake Pearl Luciano's in Wrentham (formerly King Philip Ballroom in the heyday of the Swing Era) into a dance hall from yesteryear! Guests include vocalist Ruth Debrot and instructors from ClubWest Dance Studios in North Attleboro. ClubWest instructors will provide demonstrations and introductory dance lessons throughout the evening. This year’s event will pay tribute to the... | Lake Pearl Luciano's | 02/11/12 | |
CapePops 3 A Night at the MoviesPresented by Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra at Barnstable Performing Arts Center February 11-February 12, 2012 The Music That Makes Movies Magical
Kurt Bestor, Guest Conductor & Host - Jennifer Schaffer, Vocalist
Travel through nine decades of filmmaking as guest conductor Kurt Bestor highlights scores from the most memorable music and film clips of all times, including Psycho, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and Titanic.
Soar through the universe with Star Wars, relive the nail-biting shower scene from Psycho and feel the wind cross the bow of the Titanic as Guest... | Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra | 02/11/12-
02/12/12 | Barnstable |
BlastPresented by CityStage & Symphony Hall at Symphony Hall - Springfield February 12, 2012 FAMILY FUN! Ages 5 and up!
Winner of the 2001 Tony® Award for "Best Special Theatrical Event" and the 2001 Emmy® Award for "Best Choreography". Born on athletic fields across the nation, steeped in the tradition of military and outdoor pageantry, drum corps, bands, and color guards have a long history in America. Often rehearsing twelve hours a day through heat, cold, dust and rain, they create thrilling performances where athleticism, musical talent,... | CityStage & Symphony Hall | 02/12/12 | Springfield |
Disney's Beauty and the BeastPresented by Stoneham Theatre at Stoneham Theatre February 3-February 12, 2012 Stoneham Theatre Young Company presents Disney's "Beauty and the Beast"! This "Tale as Old as Time" follows the classic story of a young woman, Belle, who dreams for something outside of her small town life. But when an unfortunate encounter whisks her away to the castle of a grizzled Beast, she is forced to turn her energy towards the characters who surround her, and see their true beauty within. This Broadway hit features all the beloved songs from the animated film;... | Stoneham Theatre | 02/03/12-
02/12/12 | Stoneham |
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 |
En Amor Latin DancePresented by Salem Jazz and Soul Festival February 12, 2012 En Amor Latin Dance! Join us for a special this Valentine's Day weekend! Forget about the same old same old, and do something new this year! Dinner and flowers are nice, but how about treating your loved one to an evening of romantic rumbas and sensual salsa?
Join the Salem Jazz and Soul Festival at Red Lulu, learn a few steps, and dance the night away! Featuring live music by Gilberto Rivera & Rumba 4, and dance lessons led by one of the region's best known instructors,... | Salem Jazz and Soul Festival | 02/12/12 | Salem |
Mortified's Doomed Valentine's Day ShowPresented by Coolidge Corner Theatre at Coolidge Corner Theatre February 13, 2012 Don't miss this special love-themed event featuring ordinary adults sharing their most hilariously embarrassing diary entries, lyrics, poems, and artwork from their teenage years. One by one, brave men and women will take the stage to relive their tortured adolescence with cringe-worthy material about juvenile ardor gone wrong - from unrequited high-school crushes and tumultuous off-and-on romances to bad prom dates and awkward sexual firsts. Oh the pain! | Coolidge Corner Theatre | 02/13/12 | Brookline |
An Evening with Michael AlmereydaPresented by Harvard Film Archive at Harvard Film Archive February 13, 2012 Michael Almereyda first emerged as a prominent name with his very contemporary vampire film Nadja (1994), which found a counterpart with his updating of Hamlet (2000). After that, Almereyda spent several years making non-fiction films – though his most recent work marks a return to fictional narrative – on a fascinating array of topics: Sam Shepherd, New Orleans, William Eggleston. The culmination of this spate of documentaries is the celebrated Paradise (2009), his most recent... | Harvard Film Archive | 02/13/12 | Cambridge |
Valentine's Day BallPresented by Boston String Quartet February 10-February 14, 2012 This Valentine's Day Boston String Quartet Invites You to Celebrate At the 2nd Annual Valentine’s Day Ball with Beautiful Music, a Romantic Dinner, and Latin Ballroom Dancing
Cambridge Performing Arts Center
535 Cambridge St.
on February 10th AND 14th, 2012 at 6:30pm
Enjoy an exciting evening starting at 6:30pm. When you arrive, get your picture taken at our professional photo booth, and enjoy a lovely set of hors d’oeuvres by S&S... | Boston String Quartet | 02/10/12-
02/14/12 | Cambridge |
Special Valentines Day Art ProjectsPresented by Artbeat at Artbeat The Creativity Store February 6-February 14, 2012 Daily: in the Artbeat studio you can create a thoughtful gift for someone you love. Decoupage a puffy heart or heart treasure box, roll a heart-shaped beeswax candle, choose three Valentine sand paintings, create a heart shaped pillow, or paint an extra special heart canvas. All special projects are only $15 all week long! | Artbeat | 02/06/12-
02/14/12 | Arlington |
Henna Body ArtPresented by Artbeat at Artbeat The Creativity Store February 16, 2012 If you’re intrigued by this exotic art form, join us in a workshop for adults and teens on Thursday, February 16th. We’ll show you basic techniques for applying henna to your hands and arms, along with pattern ideas. You’ll embellish an original design, or choose from an assortment of transfer stencils to trace. This workshop is led by Karyn Alzayer, who has studied with henna artist Penni Alzayer. $25 includes workshop materials, instruction, and design aid. Participants... | Artbeat | 02/16/12 | Arlington |
Michael Londra Beyond CelticPresented by CityStage & Symphony Hall at Symphony Hall - Springfield February 17, 2012 Led by Ireland's Michael Londra, "Beyond Celtic" offers a brilliant, live musical performance that recreates sounds from around the world with a unique Celtic twist. Different from any Irish musical performance released in the past, "Beyond Celtic" features Londra's 16-piece Orchestra, Irish Legend Frankie Gavin and his Celtic "supergroup" De Dannan, the musical sisters of Sephira and some of the top Irish Dancers in the world. Together, these talents perform... | CityStage & Symphony Hall | 02/17/12 | Springfield |
Kimberly Fraser, Brian Conway & Mark SimosPresented by notloB Music at Unity Somerville February 17, 2012 Kimberly Fraser
http://www.kimberleyfraser.com/
Kimberley Fraser was born on Cape Breton Island, and nurtured within its rich musical heritage. She first began to impress audiences at the age of three with her step-dancing talents. Soon after that she took up both the fiddle and the piano. Though still in her 20s, Kimberley’s already has a distinguished career. She has traveled the world, from Victoria to Afghanistan, performing at venues such as The Kennedy... | notloB Music | 02/17/12 | Somerville |
AcousticaElectronicaPresented by toUch performance art at Oberon February 10-February 17, 2012 toUch performance art presents AcousticaElectronica at OBERON, bringing an exciting new addition to Boston’s nightlife. toUch also proudly presents five of Boston’s hottest DJ’s: The WIG, Mike Swells, David Day, George Vala, and Randy Deshaies playing pre-show and post-show sets.
AcousticaElectronica blends the virtuosity found in the classical concert hall with the infectious energy of the late-night dance club. The best of both worlds: artistic depth... | toUch performance art | 02/10/12-
02/17/12 | Cambridge |
Revolutionary ChocolatePresented by The Bostonian Society February 17, 2012 Looking for a unique experience with your Valentine? Show how clever you are, while avoiding crowds and inflated dinner prices. Have dessert first at the historic Old State House! See a demonstration of Revolutionary period chocolate-making, learn about Boston’s chocolate history, view rarely seen items from the museum collection, and of course, sample delicious chocolate! Top it off with a romantic candlelight tour candlelight tour of the Old State House’s iconic tower. ... | The Bostonian Society | 02/17/12 | Boston |
Classic Albums Live: Dark Side of the MoonPresented by CityStage & Symphony Hall at Symphony Hall - Springfield February 18, 2012 Remember when you used to listen to an entire album? Classic Albums Live does. In a thrilling concert for all Pink Floyd fans, Dark Side of the Moon will be recreated live on stage cover to cover, note for note, and cut for cut, by top-notch musicians who will blow you away! Let the great Dark Side of the Moon album reveal itself through Classic Albums Live to remind us of the ongoing relevance of the musical genius that originally prevailed when the album was first released in 1973. Since... | CityStage & Symphony Hall | 02/18/12 | Springfield |
Catherine RussellPresented by MASS MoCA at MASS MoCA February 18, 2012 “After a long, circuitous career path including stints with David Bowie, Paul Simon, Jackson Brown, Levon Helm, and Rosanne Cash, (Cather Russell’s) return to the family fold has given many reasons for jazz fans to rejoice. Mining a treasure trove of double entendre-laden blues, vintage jazz tunes, and Tin Pan Alley gems, the native New Yorker brings a visceral connection to old-time material, delivering the songs as if they were written yesterday, just for her.”... | MASS MoCA | 02/18/12 | North Adams |
Lousiana style Cajun & Zydeco Mardi Gras BallPresented by Lagniappe Productions February 18, 2012 The annual Cajun & Zydeco Mardi Gras Ball celebrates it's 20th anniversary this year with an extended lineup of four bands and an earlier start time of 5:00 pm.--------- One of the only authentic Mardi Gras celebrations in New England, the event features a costume contest with prizes in a variety of categories including best group, best couple and best individual and a grand cash prize for best overall costume. ----------- Featured bands this year include two 2012 Grammy... | Lagniappe Productions | 02/18/12 | Cranston |
Comedy Central, USA Network, A&E, and NESN CHRIS ZITO @ Dick's Beantown Comedy VaultPresented by Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons at Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons February 17-February 18, 2012 Chris Zito has spent the last thirty years sharing his obsession with his family with comedy fans and radio listeners all over the country.
Starting out as half of the comedy team Zito and Bean right out of acting school, Chris Zito moved quickly to develop his own take on life as a (very!) young father.
It wasn’t long before he became a mainstay of the early Boston Comedy scene, eventually making appearances on Comedy Central, USA Network, A&E, and NESN.
Chris... | Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons | 02/17/12-
02/18/12 | Boston |
Primary Source Concert: Mozart and BeethovenPresented by Primary Source Concerts February 18, 2012 Primary Source Concert: “Between House and Stage: Public and Private Music Making in the 18th Century” Mozart’s “ The Magic Flute” arranged for String Quartet [1797] Beethoven’s Septet for winds and strings, opus 20 Gabriela Diaz, Gabriel Boyers, Margaret Dyer, David Russell, Ben Seltzer, Anne Howarth, Adam Smith, David Goodchild On Display: First and Early editions of the Magic Flute, including the chamber music arrangements to be performed, together... | Primary Source Concerts | 02/18/12 | Boston |
Bourbon Street 2012 - Arts After Hours FundraiserPresented by Arts After Hours February 18, 2012 Arts After Hours (AAH) announces the 2nd Annual Bourbon Street event to be held on Saturday, February 18th, 2012 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm in the LynnArts building at 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA. Admission is $15 per person and includes one complimentary food item. Additional food, beer, and wine will be sold for $5 each. Live music and art will fill the evening. Tickets are available at http:/ /artsafterhours.com or by calling 781-205-4010. Proceeds from Bourbon Street will help to raise... | Arts After Hours | 02/18/12 | Lynn |
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 |
The Addams FamilyPresented by Broadway in Boston at Citi Shubert Theatre February 7-February 19, 2012 The national tour of the new musical comedy THE ADDAMS FAMILY, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, will make its Boston premiere February 7-19, 2012 at the Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre as part of the LEXUS 2011-12 Broadway Across America – Boston Series.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY features an original story. It's every parent's nightmare. Your little girl has suddenly become a young woman, and what's... | Broadway in Boston | 02/07/12-
02/19/12 | Boston |
Sing-A-Long Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatPresented by Regent Theatre at Regent Theatre February 17-February 19, 2012 Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice is one of the world’s most successful musicals. Now this classic musical becomes Sing-a-long-a- JOSEPH with lyrics, fancy dress, fun bags, dancing and a whole lot more!!
Brought to you from the people who brought you the hit show Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music, this is quite simply ‘irresistible fun’.
For the first time ever the multi-million pound film of the original stage version,...
Buy ½ price tickets at BosTix.org | Regent Theatre | 02/17/12-
02/19/12 | Arlington |
| BC bOp! Pre-Festival Performance | Boston College Bands | 02/20/12 | Chestnut Hill |
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 |
Science on Screen: Crimes and MisdemeanorsPresented by Coolidge Corner Theatre at Coolidge Corner Theatre February 20, 2012 Woody Allen intertwines two storylines in this penetrating, acidly funny tale about the complexity of human choices and the moral microcosms they represent. Judah Rosenthal (Martin Landau) is a prominent ophthalmologist and family man who resorts to desperate measures when his mistress threatens to ruin his life. Meanwhile, married documentary filmmaker Cliff Stern (Woody Allen) woos an attractive production assistant (Mia Farrow) while directing a profile of his brother-in-law (a priceless... | Coolidge Corner Theatre | 02/20/12 | Brookline |
King Cake Pull and Mardi Gras Mask MakingPresented by Artbeat at Artbeat The Creativity Store February 15-February 21, 2012 For Mardi Gras, beautiful masks decorate the streets of New Orleans. Get into the super festive Mardi Gras spirit by making a beautiful and authentic full-face Mardi Gras mask at during the week leading up to Mardi Gras. Project fee of $12 includes all materials. The King Cake is a traditional Mardi Gras treat to celebrate the feast of the epiphany. The cake has a small trinket, often a small plastic baby inside, and the person who gets the piece of cake with the trinket becomes King or... | Artbeat | 02/15/12-
02/21/12 | 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 |
Personal Color Gallery ReceptionPresented by Hunakai Studio of Fine Arts February 1-February 24, 2012 Join us for refreshments and conversations about 3 local artist's expressions in color. Artists are Pam Abrams- Warnick of North Easton, James Moran of Mansfield and Bianka Nebel of Norwood. Event is hosted by Hunakai Studio of Fines Arts in our newly renovated gallery. | Hunakai Studio of Fine Arts | 02/01/12-
02/24/12 | |
Metropolitan - FILMMAKER IN PERSONPresented by Harvard Film Archive at Harvard Film Archive February 24, 2012 In a time “not so long ago,” the discreet charms of the self-described “Urban Haute Bourgeoisie” imbue the debutante after-party scene of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Beguiled by the clique of collegiate preppies known as the Sally Fowler Rat Pack, Socialist-turned-socialite Tom Townsend finds their unpredictable banter and adherence to an old-fashioned sense of civility curiously admirable. With adult role models ineffectual or absent, this “doomed”... | Harvard Film Archive | 02/24/12 | Cambridge |
Either/Orchestra: The Collective UnconsciousPresented by Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA) at Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA) February 24, 2012 “One of the few bands around equally at home at the Vision Festival, the Roseland Ballroom, or CBGB.” —Will Friedwald, The Wall Street Journal
New England’s premier jazz ensemble, the ten-piece Either/ Orchestra returns with the Boston premiere of The Collected Unconscious, a new suite composed by band founder Russ Gershon. Inspired by the band’s tour of Ethiopia, the music is broad in its scope recalling Ethiopian rhythms alongside... | Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA) | 02/24/12 | Boston |
Bud Light Presents Stand Up Comedy Series: The Irish Comedy TourPresented by CityStage & Symphony Hall at CityStage February 24-February 25, 2012 The Irish Comedy Tour takes the party atmosphere of a Dublin pub and combines it with a boisterous, belly-laugh trio. The clover -- make that clever -- comedians, whose ancestors hail from the Emerald Isle, include Detroit native Derek Richards; Boston-born Mike McCarthy; and from Dublin, Ireland Keith Aherne. Audiences howl at Richards' tales about his mom's dog, the holidays and dating a stripper. He has appeared on The Bob & Tom Show, XM and Sirius, and The Weather Channel's Top 10.... | CityStage & Symphony Hall | 02/24/12-
02/25/12 | Springfield |
Owl Prowl Adventure for All AgesPresented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary February 25, 2012 Ever wondered if an owl really is as smart as they say? Why don't we hear them when they fly? Just how far can an owl see? Come with the whole family to learn about owl calls, behavior and habitat and search for our frequent evening owl visitors, the screech owl and great horned owl. Pre-registration required. Instructions and Directions: This programs includes walking over uneven terrain in limited light. | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 02/25/12 | Natick |
College Comedian of the Year, Las Vegas Comedy Festival JOE LARSON @ Dick's Beantown Comedy VaultPresented by Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons at Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons February 24-February 25, 2012 Chosen College Comedian of the Year at the Las Vegas Comedy Festival, Joe was also nominated as best up-and-coming comedian at NYC’s MAC awards and was a finalist in this years prestigious Johnny Carson Great American Comedy Festival. Joe has also been featured on screen many times including TCN, Si TV and in the film “Stand-Up 360.”
Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remington's Restaurant
Located at 124 Boylston Street Boston MA | Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons | 02/24/12-
02/25/12 | Boston |
Damsels in Distress - FILMMAKER IN PERSONPresented by Harvard Film Archive at Harvard Film Archive February 25, 2012 A sneak preview pre-theatrical release screening of Whit Stillman's long-awaited new feature!
An off-beat, giddy and Laura Ashley colored send-up of smug liberal college Americana, Stillman’s latest filmworks within a bolder mode of satiric caricature than his earlier trilogy. Starring mumblecore icon Greta Gerwig as the overzealous leader of an all-girl suicide prevention club, Damsels in Distress gleefully skewers dominant college stereotypes, from jock machismo and... | Harvard Film Archive | 02/25/12 | Cambridge |
The Wizard of OzPresented by Wheelock Family Theatre at Wheelock Family Theatre January 27-February 26, 2012 THE WIZARD OF OZ
By L. Frank Baum
With music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg
Background music by Herbert Stothart
Dance and vocal arrangements by Peter Howard
Orchestration by Larry Wilcox
Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company
Based upon the classic motion picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.
Directed by James P. Byrne. Musical Director Jon Goldberg. Scenic...
Buy ½ price tickets at BosTix.org | Wheelock Family Theatre | 01/27/12-
02/26/12 | Boston |
What Time is It Mr. Fox, Mali Sastri, Sarah Rabdau, and Mary BichnerPresented by Club Passim at Club Passim February 26, 2012 What time is It Mr. Fox like to pretend they live in a circus in the woods.
They enjoy fireplaces, dusty books, mystics, fiddles, soul music, carnivals, putting on make-up, taking off make-up, and making up stories.
http://www.whattimeisitmrfox.com/when_%26_where.html
“Torture chamber pop.” “Darkwave jazz.” “Siren rock.” These are a few of the many attempts to describe the sound of Jaggery, an art-rock collective which... | Club Passim | 02/26/12 | Cambridge |
Academy Awards PartyPresented by The Boston Jewish Film Festival February 26, 2012 Who will win Best Picture? Actor? Actress? Foreign film? Have a night of fun and see who will take home the Oscars at our first Academy Awards party | The Boston Jewish Film Festival | 02/26/12 | Boston |
David Roth "The Gripes of Roth"Presented by Salem Theatre Company at Salem Theatre Company February 25-February 26, 2012 The Salem Theatre Company is excited to bring David Roth and his show The Gripes of Roth to the STC Theater for two performances on February 25 & 26.
David Roth is a contemporary version of a ‘60’s folk singer and is hilarious as well as thought-provoking. He strikes many chords, hearts, and minds with his unique songs, offbeat observations, moving stories, sense of the hilarious and powerful singing and subject matter. As singer, songwriter, recording artist, keynote... | Salem Theatre Company | 02/25/12-
02/26/12 | Salem |
Earth Stories - works on/of paperPresented by The Loading Dock Gallery at Loading Dock Gallery February 1-February 26, 2012 Michal Truelsen’s show of new works, “Earth Stories”, at the Loading Dock Gallery for the month of February, presents a rich, shimmery look at the world we live in. Truelsen says the show springs from her interest in geology and mapping, “and in the human experience of living on this physical earth.”
The show features a series of paper bas reliefs celebrating the course of the Merrimack River from Franklin, New Hampshire to the sea at Newburyport. Many of... | The Loading Dock Gallery | 02/01/12-
02/26/12 | Lowell |
BarcelonaPresented by Harvard Film Archive at Harvard Film Archive February 26, 2012 Two actors from Metropolitan reprise similar roles as Americans abroad fumbling through the languages of love and politics during the “last decade of the Cold War.” Running his company’s foreign sales office, Ted agrees to host his cousin Fred, a young officer in the Navy who quickly confronts Leftist Spain with an ardent, ostentatious patriotism. Between Ted’s pragmatic intellectualism and Fred’s lies and obfuscation, they both appear anxious and insecure... | Harvard Film Archive | 02/26/12 | Cambridge |
The Last Days of DiscoPresented by Harvard Film Archive at Harvard Film Archive February 26, 2012 Directed by Whit Stillman, Appearing in Person. With Chloë Sevigny,
Kate Beckinsale, Chris Eigeman
US 1997, 35mm, color, 114 min
With his characteristically wry dispassion and clever attention to detail, Stillman introduces characters and actors from his established clique into the ultra-exclusive Manhattan disco club scene. As they struggle to maintain their inherited social status, the recent Ivy League grads pursue careers and relationships amid the remains... | Harvard Film Archive | 02/26/12 | Cambridge |
IFFBoston presents Tobolowsky Files LivePresented by Independent Film Festival Boston (IFFBoston) at Coolidge Corner Theatre February 27, 2012 Join us for a live presentation of the popular radio show and podcast, THE TOBOLOWSKY FILES, featuring the stories of Stephen Tobolowsky and host David Chen of Slashfilm.com.
Stephen Tobolowsky is definitely one of “those guys” in movies and TV. He has been featured in (mostly) small roles in over 200 films and TV shows. Currently you probably know him best as the creepy Sandy Ryerson on Glee or, depending on your maturity, as gonzo Hollywood producer Stu Baggs on... | Independent Film Festival Boston (IFFBoston) | 02/27/12 | Brookline |
Wild Side: Penguins of South AfricaPresented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary February 28, 2012 From Boston to South Africa, penguin biologist Paul Leonard shares his adventures working with endangered African penguins. Paul's amazing experiences include caring for newborn penguin chicks through adults at the New England Aquarium, but working with wild penguins in South Africa provided many additional challenges. From penguins in the wild at Dassen island to a rescue and rehabilitation center in Cape Town, see what it takes to save an endangered species! Pre-registration... | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 02/28/12 | Natick |
Berklee American Roots Music seriesPresented by Club Passim at Club Passim February 28, 2012 Jen Starsinic is an emerging, young singer-songwriter hailing from Pennsylvania. Informed largely by her background as an old-time fiddler and singer, her songs are built like wooden cabins containing crooked melodies and unspoken memories. And with a voice described as "beautifully human", and fiddle playing said to be "driving, charismatic, and elegantly focused", she isn't afraid to follow her intimate, yet grounded, original songs with raging fiddle tunes from a... | Club Passim | 02/28/12 | Cambridge |
Whitehorse (featuring Melissa McClelland & Luke Doucet)Presented by Club Passim at Club Passim February 29, 2012 Melissa McClelland and Luke Doucet tie the musical knot with the debut of their new band, Whitehorse. Gutsy and resolute in their pursuits of sound and substance, Luke and Melissa’s fusion of the person and professional brings to mind the road-tested romance of Johnny and June. Individually, Luke and Melissa have been recognized with awards and nominations from the Juno Awards, the Canadian Folk Music Awards, the Hamilton Music Awards, the Independent Music Awards and the Polaris... | Club Passim | 02/29/12 | Cambridge |
Purim Primary 2012Presented by Leventhal-Sidman JCC at Leventhal-Sidman JCC February 29, 2012 An event geared specifically for women to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim will be held on Wednesday, February 29 at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center (333 Nahanton Street) in Newton from 7-9pm.
Purim Primary 2012 is a night of fun, participatory entertainment featuring actor Jon Adam Ross and performer Shira Klein. Along with all attendees, Ross and Klein will explore the concept of strong women, Jewish identity and the meaning of Purim in a manner similar to a... | Leventhal-Sidman JCC | 02/29/12 | Newton Centre |
Sing Your SongPresented by MASS MoCA at MASS MoCA March 1, 2012 An up close look at a great and inspiring American, Harry Belafonte. A patriot to the last and a champion for worldwide human rights, Belafonte is one of the truly heroic cultural and political figures of the past 60 years. Maintaining an international presence since the 1950s, Belafonte’s impact goes beyond entertainment, as he actively collaborated with Martin Luther King, fought against apartheid in South Africa, and challenged gang violence, among many other causes. Sing Your Song... | MASS MoCA | 03/01/12 | North Adams |
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