| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | "An American Journey"Presented by Revels at The Arsenal Center For The Arts March 4, 2012 The story of American immigration comes to life through music, songs and stories as Revels' acclaimed 40-member touring ensemble, Revels Repertory Company, stars in this 90-minute original stage production. Set in 1907 on a crowded passenger ship bound for America, Italian, Irish and Eastern European Jewish families create an unlikely community, sharing their music, their memories and their dreams as they leave their homelands and hardships behind in search of a better life in America, the... | Revels | 03/04/12 | Watertown |
Boston Sea Rovers Saturday Evening Film FestivalPresented by Boston Sea Rovers March 10, 2012 The 2012 world renowned Boston Sea Rovers Saturday Evening film festival will be hosted by acclaimed National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry. Featured filmmakers include Rick Rosenthal (Life, Blue Planet, Planet Earth and Disney’s Earth), Michael Pitts (Life, Blue Planet, Oceans) and noted underwater explorer and filmmaker Jill Heinerth. | Boston Sea Rovers | 03/10/12 | Danvers |
Visiting the Claddagh: Artists and Others, 1840–1914Presented by McMullen Museum of Art, Boston College at McMullen Museum of Art, Boston College March 12, 2012 Lecture. Prof. Angela Bourke, University College Dublin. Until 1937, when its rows of small thatched houses were demolished to make way for modern housing, the Claddagh fishing village on the edge of Galway City had a unique tradition and personality. It was also easily accessible to outsiders, who came to alleviate poverty, to sketch, paint, and take photographs, and to collect folktales. Angela Bourke will discuss cultural encounters in the Claddagh in the period between the Great Famine... | McMullen Museum of Art, Boston College | 03/12/12 | Chestnut Hill |
McPeakePresented by MASS MoCA March 16, 2012 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a day early with Belfast’s McPeake who carry on a family tradition of Irish folk music that goes back 100 years. Francis McPeake IV, the fourth generation of this musical dynasty, has revived the band with a new generation of young players who blend original Celtic compositions with contemporary rhythms and styles. | MASS MoCA | 03/16/12 | |
Boston Common Frog Pond Ice SkatingPresented by Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Boston Common Frog Pond at Boston Common December 1, 2011-March 17, 2012 The Boston Common Frog Pond sits at the heart of Boston Common, one of America’s oldest and most treasured public parks. With a winter ice rink and skating school; a reflecting pool in the spring and fall; and a summer spray pool and children’s carousel; there is always a fun and exciting activity for residents and tourists alike. And the year-round café is a welcome respite no matter what the temperature. | Boston Parks and Recreation Department | 12/01/11-
03/17/12 | Boston |
Longwood Symphony Orchestra - Liszt & BeethovenPresented by Longwood Symphony Orchestra at NEC's Jordan Hall March 17, 2012 The mission of Longwood Symphony Orchestra, the orchestra of Boston's medical community, is to perform concerts of musical diversity and excellence, while supporting health-related nonprofit organizations. This concert coincides with the one-year anniversary of the tragic earthquake and tsunami in Japan and benefits the Japanese Disaster Relief Fund-Boston.
The LSO is proud to be a part of a 35-orchestra consortium that commissioned "Sidereus" (Starry Messenger) by... | Longwood Symphony Orchestra | 03/17/12 | Boston |
Crowdsourcing a CollectionPresented by Concord Museum at Concord Museum November 11, 2011-March 18, 2012 In honor of the 125th anniversary of the Concord Museum, a special exhibition, “Crowdsourcing a Collection,” offers new and unexpected perspectives on an esteemed collection. Pulitzer-prize winning author, historian, and Concord resident Doris Kearns Goodwin is serving as the Honorary Curator for the exhibition. A cross-section of the individuals who make up the Museum’s diverse community, including nationally-known individuals with connections to Concord, have been... | Concord Museum | 11/11/11-
03/18/12 | Concord |
Saint Patrick's Peace ParadePresented by Massachusetts Peace Action March 18, 2012 People's parade for peace, equality, jobs, social and economic justice. UNITE, PARTICIPATE, CELEBRATE! | Massachusetts Peace Action | 03/18/12 | Boston |
Revels Spring SingPresented by Revels at St. John's United Methodist Church, Watertown March 24, 2012 Celebrate the arrival of spring amidst forsythia blossoms and sprigs of green at this joyful family music event featuring lots of community singing, dancing, refreshments, and entertainment by children from Revels' Spring Workshop. Revels music director George Emlen leads the festivities with musician David Coffin, a great folk band and special guest, the legendary British folksinger, Tony Barrand. This event sells out every year. Come celebrate the Vernal Equinox as only Revels can! | Revels | 03/24/12 | Watertown |
Gaelic Roots: Irish Dance and CeiliPresented by Boston College March 29, 2012 With live music by Séamus Connolly and friends. | Boston College | 03/29/12 | Chestnut Hill |
Easter Egg Workshop with Tjasa SpraguePresented by Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum March 30, 2012 Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum will present two Slavic Easter egg decorating demonstrations and instructional workshops on Saturday, March 30, from 10 a.m. to noon and again from noon to 2 p.m.
$25 person; $20 members Children should be at least 12 years of age. | Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum | 03/30/12 | Lenox |
Red Star Red Army Chorus, Dance Ensemble, & OrchestraPresented by Music Worcester, Inc. at Mechanics Hall April 3, 2012 The Worcester Music Festival presents a feast for the eyes and ears...love songs, mischief and comedy, combined with extraordinary dances of amazing vitality, memorable footwork - great leaps of color - all while the Russian musicans play flawlessly - a brilliant show. This Russian ensemble will delight all ages. | Music Worcester, Inc. | 04/03/12 | Worcester |
Gaelic Roots: Irish Songs with Cathie RyanPresented by Boston College April 12, 2012 Concert by Cathie Ryan. The Boston Globe describes her as "a thrilling traditional vocalist whose honey-pure soprano is equally at home on probing original ballads about a woman's place in the modern world…. Her singing is simply sublime... " | Boston College | 04/12/12 | Chestnut Hill |
Classics IV Symphony of NaturePresented by Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra at Barnstable Performing Arts Center April 14-April 15, 2012 The Beautiful Sounds and Sights of Mother Earth
Jung-Ho Pak, Conductor - Irina Muresanu, Violin
The beauty of Nature portrayed in the mystical song of whales and the flight of a lark exquisitely personified by violinist Irina Muresanu.
COPLAND – HOVHANESS – WILLIAMS – ENESCU - BEETHOVEN
In nature’s sublime way, the majestic song of whales emerges like a giant mythical bird in Hovhaness’ And God Created Great Whales. ... | Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra | 04/14/12-
04/15/12 | Barnstable |
RiverdancePresented by Broadway in Boston at Boston Opera House April 13-April 15, 2012 FAREWELL TOUR!
EXPERIENCE THE ORIGINAL!
Now in its 17th phenomenal year, RIVERDANCE, the internationally acclaimed
celebration of Irish music, song and dance that has touched the hearts of millions around the world, comes to the Boston Opera House 4/13/12-4/15/12. “A phenomenon of historic proportions!” raves The Washington Post. “An explosion of sight and sound that simply takes your breath away,” cheers the Chicago Tribune. “A family evening... | Broadway in Boston | 04/13/12-
04/15/12 | Boston |
Sing-A-Long GreasePresented by Regent Theatre, Arlington at Regent Theatre April 16-April 22, 2012 Beloved by audiences of all ages this high-energy musical follows the romance of innocent Sandy and bad-boy greaser Danny Zuko. Sing along with the songs that everyone knows and loves. Fast cars and great dance moves in this musical homage to the age of rock ‘n’ roll makes it an all time audience favorite. Grease is the word! | Regent Theatre, Arlington | 04/16/12-
04/22/12 | Arlington |
Street Performer Auditions at Faneuil Hall MarketplacePresented by Faneuil Hall Marketplace at Faneuil Hall April 21-April 22, 2012 Watch as some of the world's most talented street performers flip, balance, and juggle their way to earning a spot in the 2012 Street Performer Program at Faneuil Hall Marketplace.
Live Auditions will be held on Saturday, April 21 from 11:00AM to 4:00PM. Variety acts & music acts will audition Saturday. Rain date April 22. | Faneuil Hall Marketplace | 04/21/12-
04/22/12 | Boston |
Alvin Ailey American Dance TheaterPresented by Celebrity Series of Boston at Citi Wang Theatre April 26-April 29, 2012 The annual April visit to Boston by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has long been one of the city's celebrated seasonal traditions. The stunningly gifted and gorgeous Ailey dancers bring fire and passion to programs of classics and exciting new works alike. Following the successful transition to new artistic director Robert Battle, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater continues its triumphant journey as America's leading modern dance company. Don't miss Ailey's return to the Citi Wang... | Celebrity Series of Boston | 04/26/12-
04/29/12 | Boston |
Gaelic Roots: Irish Accordion, Fiddle, and SongPresented by Boston College May 2, 2012 Concert by Séamus Begley and Oisin Mac Diarmada. | Boston College | 05/02/12 | Chestnut Hill |
Salute to Pops FavoritesPresented by Melrose Symphony Orchestra at Memorial Hall, Melrose May 5, 2012 Join the Melrose Symphony on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 8:00 pm for an evening of pops favorites, featuring the music from favorite childhood cartoons, the musical Oklahoma, and a special tribute to the 30th anniversary of the movie ET. Russian-born guitar virtuoso, Grisha Goryachev, will also perform Rodrigo’s popular Concierto de Arajuez. | Melrose Symphony Orchestra | 05/05/12 | Melrose |
Gluck’s Opera, Orfeo Ed EuridicePresented by Boston Baroque at NEC's Jordan Hall May 4-May 5, 2012 Love and music triumph, as the poet Orpheus defies the fires of Hades and charms the underworld king, freeing his beloved Euridice from death. Gluck's revolutionary orchestration influenced opera from Mozart to Wagner, and Orpheus' heart-wrenching lament at losing his beautiful wife is one of opera's most famous moments. Boston Baroque's semi-staged operas, with the action taking place around the orchestra on stage, have been widely acclaimed. Sung in the original Italian with English... | Boston Baroque | 05/04/12-
05/05/12 | Boston |
Classics V Mahler's "Resurrection" SymphonyPresented by Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra at Barnstable Performing Arts Center May 5-May 6, 2012 A Musical Portrayal of the Human Experience
Jung-Ho Pak, Conductor - Barbara Quintiliani, Soprano - Jayne Sleder, Mezzo Soprano
Chatham Chorale - Falmouth Chorale
A colossal work that features offstage brass, a massive battery of percussion and a triumphant finale incorporating hundreds of singers and players.
MAHLER
Mahler’s hymn to eternity culminates a season of celebration in magnificent fashion. A colossal, sprawling work, the... | Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra | 05/05/12-
05/06/12 | Barnstable |
Bobby McFerrinPresented by FirstWorks May 10, 2012 “McFerrin’s greatest gift to his audience – changing them from spectators into celebrants and
transforming a concert hall into a playground.” —The Los Angeles Times
One-man orchestra Bobby McFerrin uses his four-octave range and a vast array of vocal techniques to conjure the unmistakable sound of a trumpet in a jazz standard, the cello in a classical composition and the bubbly melody of a pop song.
Best known for his Grammy... | FirstWorks | 05/10/12 | Providence |
Cyrus E. Dallin 150th Anniversary EventsPresented by Cyrus E. Dallin Art Museum January 18-November 4, 2012 Join us for exciting programs throughout the year that celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Cyrus Dallin!
(Events take place at the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum unless noted otherwise.)
Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 7:00 pm
“CYRUS THE GREAT”: DEAN OF NEW ENGLAND SCULPTORS
Illustrated Talk and Sculpture Demonstration by Jonathan and Daniel J. Fairbank @ Arlington Town Hall Auditorium, 730 Mass. Ave., Arlington,... | Cyrus E. Dallin Art Museum | 01/18/12-
11/04/12 | Arlington |
Stone Carving Classes/WorkshopsPresented by Scott's Stone Carving Classes SSCC January 10, 2012-March 17, 2013 Come learn how to carve stone(alabaster) and learn all parts of this fascinating ancient medium. Beginning/intermediate/advanced students are all welcomed. You will learn the whole process of stone carving from the beginning chisels, to the files and finishing process. Students are encouraged and helped to produce the type of work that interests them! More advanced students are helped to pursue new creative directions or to revisit current ones. Class discussion and demonstration accompany... | Scott's Stone Carving Classes SSCC | 01/10/12-
03/17/13 | Cambridge |
Exhibition: Wiyohpiyata: Lakota Images of the Contested WestPresented by Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology at Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology May 12, 2009-December 30, 2013 Wiyohpiyata: Lakota Images of the Contested West explores the meanings of a recently discovered nineteenth-century "artist's book," in the collection of Houghton Library, that had been recovered from the Little Big Horn battlefield after Custer's defeat in 1876. The exhibit presents colored drawings by Plains Indian warriors from the book with historic Lakota objects from the Peabody's collections. | Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology | 05/12/09-
12/30/13 | Cambridge |
JFK Election Victory 1960: Celebrating the 50th AnniversaryPresented by John F. Kennedy Presidental Library at John F. Kennedy Presidental Library October 29, 2010 - Ongoing Tour the Museum at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and relive the powerful story of the Kennedy years. In our three theaters, period settings, and 25 dramatic multimedia exhibits, you will enter the recreated world of the Kennedy Presidency for a “first-hand” experience of John F. Kennedy’s life, legacy, and leadership.
See events of the 1960s through President Kennedy’s eyes and narrated in his voice. Experience his optimism and wit and be...
| John F. Kennedy Presidental Library | 10/29/10-
Ongoing | Boston |
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