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text + conText: Grub Street author Matthew Salesses

05-22-2013 - 05-22-2013

3

Arsenal Center for the Arts

http://arsenalarts.org/literary.html

The Arsenal Center For The Arts - 321 Arsenal Street Watertown MA 02472

Admission: Free

617-923-0100

http://arsenalarts.org/literary.html

Start Time(s): 7:00PM

Join the conversation! Wednesday, May 22, at 7:00pm Grub Street author Matthew Salesses This free series offers artists an open forum to present their work and speak about the creative process Audience participation encouraged! Originally from Watertown, MATTHEW SALESSES is the author of the recently published novel in flash fiction I’m Not Saying, I’m Just Saying, a raw, honest look at parenting, commitment, morality, and the spaces that grow between and within us when we don’t know what to say His other award-winning works include novels as well as stories and essays for The New York Times Motherlode blog, American Short Fiction and other media outlets A Grub Street teacher, he also writes a column about his wife and baby for The Good Men Project where he serves as fiction editor]]>

The Art of Memory: Contemporary Commemoration at Mount Auburn

05-23-2013 - 05-23-2013

4

Mount Auburn Cemetery

http://www.mountauburn.org/2013/the-art-of-memory-contemporary-commemoration-at-mount-auburn/

Mount Auburn Cemetery - 580 Mount Auburn Street Cambridge MA 02138

Admission: $7 members; $12 non-members

617-607-1980

friends@mountauburn.org

http://www.mountauburn.org/2013/the-art-of-memory-contemporary-commemoration-at-mount-auburn/

Start Time(s):

 Join Curator of Historical Collections Meg L Winslow for an evening walking tour focusing on contemporary design and the integration of new memorials within the Cemetery’s historic landscape]]>

Artist's Talk with Ife Franklin: The Indigo Project

05-23-2013 - 05-23-2013

4

Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts

http://eliotschool.org/events/faculty-exhibitions

UFORGE Gallery - 767 Centre Street Jamaica Plain MA 02130

Admission: Free

617-524-3313

info@eliotschool.org

http://ifefranklintalk-eorg.eventbrite.com/#

Start Time(s):

  Artist Ifé Franklin will speak about her most recent work This exhibition includes drawings, textiles and installation elements that will be part of the final project, which will be an 8-foot wooden structure resembling a slave cabin, completely covered inside and out with Aso Adire indigo-dyed fabric Light refreshments will be provided Ifé Franklin’s Indigo Project is a multi-dimensional, installation, exhibition and performance piece The Artist says: This piece will be a living testament honoring Africans and African Americans who lived and died as enslaved people in The American South producing materials that I work with closely/freely: Cotton and Indigo Indigo fabric will be created and used to wrap a replica of a slave cabin More importantly, Ifé wants to explore the “shared” history of enslavement that remains a minefield of suffering as well as love She believes a collective healing needs to take place to bring forth some relief of the pain, suffering and injustice that still stands today and continues to separate and haunt us Ifé Franklin’s Indigo Project is a platform for change, collective community conversation, history, art making, and transformation This is the second in a series of UFORGE Gallery exhibitions this year showcasing faculty from the Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts On View: May 16 – June 9, 2013 Reception: Thursday, June 6, 2013, 6-8pm Ifé is a faculty member at the Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts Her next workshop, Adire: West African Dying, is June 22 & 23  ]]>

Stung! On Jellyfish Blooms and the Future of the Ocean

05-25-2013 - 05-25-2013

6

Harvard Museum of Natural History

http://www.hmnh.harvard.ed

Harvard Museum of Natural History - 26 Oxford Street Cambridge MA 02138

Admission: $12 Adults $10 Seniors (65+) & College Students $8 Children (ages 3-18)

617-495-3045

Start Time(s):

Biologist and jellyfish expert Lisa-ann Gershwin will discuss how these beautiful but dangerous creatures are taking over the oceans as a result of changes in our marine ecosystem Parking/Directions: See website for details An 8 minute walk through Harvard Yard from the Harvard Square red line T stop  ]]>

Readings from the Blue Pencil

05-26-2013 - 05-26-2013

Walnut Hill School for the Arts

http://walnuthillarts.org/

Admission: Free, no tickets required

508-650-5068

Start Time(s):

Readings from the Blue Pencil May 26 at 4:00PM Boswell Hall Walnut Hill School for the Arts, 12 Highland Street, Natick, MA 01760 Creative Writing students read favorite works from the latest edition of The Blue Pencil, Walnut Hill’s student run and student edited literary magazine Free event – no tickets required]]>

Sounds of the Civil War

05-29-2013 - 05-29-2013

3

Massachusetts Historical Society

Massachusetts Historical Society - 1154 Boylston St Boston MA 02115

Admission: Tickets are $30 per person ($20 for members of the Massachusetts Historical Society)

617-646-0557

education@masshist.org

http://www.masshist.org/calendar

Start Time(s):

Sing along with the Boston Saxophone Quartet as we explore the music of the Civil War era This program will feature familiar tunes from the 1860s that were sung around the parlor piano, as well as songs written specifically for the newest instrument of the era: the saxophone The evening will include musical performances and historical commentary on the selected pieces Members of the Boston Saxophone Quartet have performed with the Boston Pops and Boston Symphony Orchestra and leading Broadway theaters throughout New England Conductor and instrumentalist Peter Cokkinias, Professor at neighboring Berklee College of Music, has served for over 30 seasons as Music Director/Conductor of the Metrowest Symphony Orchestra; has conducted the Boston Ballet and Boston Pops; and has performed with the Boston Lyric Opera, Boston Ballet, and Cincinnati, Hartford, Pittsburgh, and Boston Symphony Orchestras]]>

Meet the Ordinary People of Early Boston with Author Joanne Lloyd

05-30-2013 - 05-30-2013

4

Vilna Shul Boston's Center for Jewish Culture Inc

http://vilnashul.org/events/event/the_ordinary_people_of_boston

Admission: FREE

617-523-2324

info@vilnashul.org

http://vilnashul.org/events/event/the_ordinary_people_of_boston

Start Time(s):

 Are you ever curious about the lives of the shop owners, tailors, writers, artists and the other "ordinary" people who helped make Boston the city that it is today? The Vilna Shul and the Beacon Hill Scholars invite you to this fascinating event as we get set to explore the often untold histories of the everyday Bostonian with historian and author Joanne Lloyd This is the perfect way to spend your evening if you are curious about life in Boston beyond the Freedom Trail Join us and learn about the people who helped make Boston a destination that attracts thousands of people each year Afterward you can take your friends on a tour of the city they will never forget! The event is free and co-sponsored by the Beacon Hill Scholars Registration is appreciated Public Transit Directions: The Shul is easily accessible using the MBTA metro system After exiting the Charles/MGH MBTA Red Line station, turn left, cross Cambridge Street (to the CVS), turn left, and walk east down Cambridge Street under the elevated subway Proceed east on Cambridge Street past Lindall Place, an alley, and Grove Street to Anderson Street Turn right on Anderson Street and walk one block up Anderson Street to Phillips Street Turn left/east onto Phillips Street The Vilna Shul is 1/2 block down Phillips Street on the right/uphill side of Phillips Street Parking : The Vilna Shul offers $5 validated parking after 4pm on weekdays and all day on weekends Validation is good inside the Charles River Plaza Parking Garage next to the Au Bon Pain and Holiday Inn, not in the surface lot in front of the Whole Foods Just look for the garage entrance near the intersection of Cambridge St and Blossom St To find the Shul, exit the parking garage and look across the street toward Beacon Hill and find Garden street Walk up the hill on Garden street about 1 minute until you reach the intersection of Garden and Phillips The Shul is visible on your right at 18 Phillips Street You must validate your green ticket at the Shul for free/reduced parking]]>

Afternoon with the Director

06-01-2013 - 06-01-2013

6

Harvard Art Museums

http://www.harvardartmuseums.org/calendar/afternoon-director

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M Sackler Museum - 485 Broadway Cambridge MA 02138

Admission: Free to members, $15 for nonmembers

617-495-4544

Start Time(s):

Please join us for our second annual Afternoon with the Director, when we will share the latest progress on the Art Museums’ renovation and expansion project After an hourlong illustrated presentation we will enjoy a lively reception in the garden at nearby Adolphus Busch Hall Free to members, $15 for nonmembers Space is limited and registration is required Email am_membership@harvardedu or call 617-495-4544 to register Members will receive invitations in the mail Limited complimentary parking at Broadway Garage, 7 Felton Street]]>

Photo Safari featuring Tamron

06-01-2013 - 06-01-2013

Essex National Heritage Commission

http://essexheritage.org/photosafari/index.shtml

Admission: Reservations required Essex Heritage & Essex County Greenbelt Members $35; Non-Members $45

978-740-0444

http://essexheritage.org/photosafari/index.shtml

Start Time(s):

With a state-of-the-art digital camera in hand, capture unique and stunning Essex National Heritage Area landscapes and historic sites! You'll be equipped with all the latest camera gear from Tamron, provided by Hunt’s Photo & Video, and personally coached by Hunt’s technical experts and visiting professional photographers as you capture magnificent views of the Great Marsh, the Essex River, the back of Crane Beach, and Castle Hill and Choate Island from the Cox Reservation! The Cox Reservation consists of two parcels: a four-acre woodlot and the 26-acres of upland, salt marsh, farmland with house and barn, and river frontage Its location on the Essex Bay estuary makes the Cox Reservation a rewarding place for natural history observation Shorebirds feed on the mud flats at Clamhouse Landing, and herons, egrets and kingfishers take advantage of the abundant food source of the salt marsh The old hayfields surrounding the house and barns are home to bobolinks, meadowlarks, and also support the activity of bluebird boxes and osprey platforms]]>

AUTHOR TALK, SHADOWWATER by Wendy Shreve at Snow Library, Orleans

06-01-2013 - 06-01-2013

6

Snow Library

Admission: FREE

508-240-3760

Start Time(s): Library opens at 10:00 am

Wendy will present a talk about her book, SHADOWWATER, set on Cape Cod]]>

A Pride Week Walk through Mount Auburn

06-02-2013 - 06-02-2013

Mount Auburn Cemetery

http://www.mountauburn.org/2013/a-pride-week-walk-through-mount-auburn-2/

Mount Auburn Cemetery - 580 Mount Auburn Street Cambridge MA 02138

Admission: $7 members; $12 non-members

617-607-1980

friends@mountauburn.org

http://www.mountauburn.org/2013/a-pride-week-walk-through-mount-auburn-2/

Start Time(s):

Meet some of the celebrated figures from Boston’s past whom today we would call “gay” and “lesbian,” on a walk led by Volunteer Docent and historian Robin Hazard Ray Actress Charlotte Cushman, dramatist Thomas Russel Sullivan, sculptor Anne Whitney, and American Field Service founder Henry B Sleeper are just a few of the remarkable individuals we will visit in recognition of Boston Pride Week 2013]]>

Jews: How We See Ourselves, How We Present Ourselves, How We Are Seen By Others

06-06-2013 - 06-06-2013

4

Leventhal-Sidman JCC

http://www.bostonjcc.org/artsevents

Leventhal-Sidman JCC - 333 Nahanton Street Newton Centre MA 02459

Admission: Cost is $18 Students and seniors: $15

617-965-5226

boxoffice@jccgb.org

https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe/9730626

Start Time(s):

Around the world and across the generations, Jews see themselves, present themselves and are seen by others in new ways Boston Globe columnist James Carroll, former 60 Minutes producer Abigail Pogrebin, and Facing History and Ourselves Executive Director Margot Stern Strom will discuss this provocative topic on Thursday, June 6 at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center (333 Nahanton Street) at 7:30pm Carroll is an award-winning author, a distinguished Scholar-in-Residence at Suffolk University and recent recipient of the Scripps Howard National Journalism Award for Commentary Pogrebin is the author of Stars of David: Prominent Jews Talk about Being Jewish She has written for New York Magazine, The New York Times, The Daily Beast, Huffington Post, and Harper’s Bazaar Stern Strom’s organization, Facing History and Ourselves, combats racism, anti-Semitism and prejudice and promotes democracy through education programs worldwide The discussion will be moderated by Leonard Fein, an author and essayist whose columns have appeared in The New York Times, The New Republic, and The Nation The event is part of the Hot Buttons, Cool Conversations lecture series sponsored by Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston Ryna Greenbaum JCC Center for the Arts The series is underwritten by The Rita J and Stanley H Kaplan Family Foundation with additional donor support from Carolynn H Levy and Alan Sharaf Cost is $18 Students and seniors: $15 For tickets, contact 617-965-5226, boxoffice@jccgborg or visit wwwbostonjccorg/artsevents  ]]>

Chimpanzee Futures in a Crowded World: Lessons from Western Uganda

06-06-2013 - 06-06-2013

4

Harvard Museum of Natural History

http://www.hmnh.harvard.edu

Harvard Museum of Natural History - 26 Oxford Street Cambridge MA 02138

Admission: $12 Space is limited Advance registration required Please visit website for details

617-495-3045

http://www.hmnh.harvard.edu

Start Time(s):

A presentation by Richard Wrangham and Elizabeth Ross Recognizing the inseparable link between environmental and human prosperity, Harvard’s Wrangham and Ross have devoted 25 years to ensuring the future of Uganda’s Kibale National Park, its rainforest and wildlife, and the health and education of schoolchildren in the surrounding communities Parking/Directions: Free event parking in the 52 Oxford Street Garage An 8 minute walk through Harvard Yard from the Harvard Square red line T stop]]>

Synergia, Poetry, Art & Local History Exhibit Reception

06-07-2013 - 06-07-2013

5

River's Edge Arts Alliance

Admission: Free

978-562-1646

Start Time(s): 7:00 pm

Synergia: A Moveable Exhibit of Local History, Poetry and Visual Art beginning at Hudson’s Historic Town Hall Hudson, Bolton, Harvard, Marlborough, Shrewsbury and Sudbury and Surrounding Communities - June 7 The River’s Edge Arts Alliance is very excited to present Synergia, an engaging new moveable exhibit of local history, poetry and visual art that will move from town to town in order to be enjoyed by multiple communities Hudson, Bolton, Harvard, Marlborough, Shrewsbury and Sudbury as well as surrounding community residents are welcome to attend In our towns we have historical societies, councils and museums which house various educational pieces of our communities past We also have talented artists and writers who crave the opportunity to create pieces of work worthy of public viewing We have townspeople interested in finding out where we come from and how we got to where we are Through Synergia, we have brought these elements together to increase the awareness of our community history through the lens of the literary and visual arts By introducing pen to paintbrush, we are more aptly able to tell our story in a visual and oral fashion, much like our forefathers did so many years ago The overall encounter with this project has been multi- dimensional in nature, breathing life into our local heritage and engaging our community in a more sense-driven experience How it worked: Representatives from participating local historical societies or councils in the immediate area gave brief lectures about one historical element in their town such as a building, family, business, landmark, item, figure or event which they felt best represented the towns’ history Literary artists were asked to respond to the historical element by writing a poem of 40 lines or less and visual artists were asked to create an artistic piece utilizing oils, acrylics, pastels, pen and ink or watercolors which could be displayed on an easel responding to one particular historical element which struck their interest The pieces were sent to the River’s Edge Arts Alliance and brought to the next meeting, where poems and visual arts pieces were swapped between literary and visual artists The artists then took the swapped piece assigned to them and created a second corresponding poem or visual art piece for this unique moveable exhibit which begins on June 10th and runs through July 1st at Hudson’s Town Hall Bolton Public Library will be housing the exhibit in the month of August A full calendar will be available at the first reception on Friday, June 7th from 7 – 9:30 You may view past meeting videos on our website upwithartsorg/synergia Are you curious? Please join us for this unique evening of community, history, poetry, art, food and music For additional information call the River’s Edge Arts Alliance at 978-562-1646 or visit upwithartsorg/synergia]]>

Mount Auburn's Notable Visitors

06-08-2013 - 06-08-2013

6

Mount Auburn Cemetery

http://www.mountauburn.org/2013/mount-auburns-notable-visitors/

Mount Auburn Cemetery - 580 Mount Auburn Street Cambridge MA 02138

Admission: $7 members; $12 non-members

617-607-1980

friends@mountauburn.org

http://www.mountauburn.org/2013/mount-auburns-notable-visitors/

Start Time(s):

 Not all of Mount Auburn’s “notables” are residents King Edward VII of England, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Emily Dickinson, John Wilkes Booth, Herman Melville, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and John Denver all visited Mount Auburn as tourists, travelers, or mourners Join Volunteer Docent Susan Zawalich on a walking tour to discuss some of these notable visits while enjoying one of our own]]>

Faces and Families: Folk Art Portraits at Cogswell's Grant

06-08-2013 - 06-08-2013

6

Historic New England

http://www.historicnewengland.org/events-programs/events-calendar?calStartDate=&searchEvents=Folk+Art+Portraits

Admission: $15 Registration is required

978-768-3632

http://www.historicnewengland.org/events-programs/events-calendar?calStartDate=&searchEvents=Folk+Art+Portraits

Start Time(s):

In the days before photography, portraits offered self-expression and family documentation, first to the wealthy colonial settlers, and then increasingly to the middle class Itinerant artists of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, often self-taught, painted inexpensive portraits for rural families, and worked in a style whose charm still appeals today Join Site Manager Kristen Weiss for an in-depth look at the folk art portrait collection at Cogswell's Grant, and an exploration of the many families and artists represented in the house  ]]>

Images of the Past: Photography at Historic New England

06-08-2013 - 06-08-2013

6

Historic New England

http://www.historicnewengland.org/

Otis House Museum - 141 Cambridge Street Boston MA 02114

Admission: $50 Registration is required Please call 617-994-5940 for more information

617-994-5940

http://shop.historicnewengland.org/p-7836-images-of-the-past-photography-at-historic-new-england.aspx

Start Time(s):

Join Lorna Condon, Historic New England's senior curator of library and archives, and Sally Pierce, curator emerita of prints and photographs at the Boston Athenaeum, for an introduction to the outstanding photographic collections in Historic New England's Library and Archives Examine and learn about nineteenth-and twentieth-century photographic processes and explore the work of some of the finest photographers working in New England during that time An optional tour of the Library and Archives follows the program]]>

The Future of Water

06-10-2013 - 06-10-2013

1

The Nature Conservancy

http://nature.org/mass/future-of-nature

Virginia Wimberly Theatre - 527 Tremont Street Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA Boston MA 02116

Admission: $25 for individual event or $60 for all three (Future of Food, Future of Energy, Future of Water)

Misty Edgecomb: 617-532-8317

medgecomb@tnc.org

http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/massachusetts/explore/ma-future-of-nature.xml

Start Time(s):

 The Nature Conservancy in Massachusetts will co-host a three-part lecture series with WBUR that will bring national and global leaders to Boston to share their solutions to the most critical conservation challenges of our time The Future of Nature will consist of three separate panels, which will focus on the major questions our world will face, specifically concerning the future of food, energy, and water The Future of Water panelists include Sandra Postel (director, The Global Water Policy Project); Steven Solomon (author of “Water: The Epic Struggle for Wealth, Power and Civilization”); Brian Richter (co-leader, Global Freshwater Team, The Nature Conservancy) Panels will be moderated by WBUR reporters, including Sacha Pfeiffer of All Things Considered Each evening will include a pre-event reception with Conservancy staff and event speakers, hors d’oeuvres, and community organizations working on these important issues]]>

The Future of Water

06-10-2013 - 06-10-2013

The Nature Conservancy

http://nature.org/mass/future-of-nature

Admission: $25/event or $60 to attend all three (The Future of Food, The Future of Energy, The Future of Water)

617-532-8317

medgecomb@tnc.org

http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/massachusetts/explore/ma-future-of-nature.xml

Start Time(s): 6:30pm - 9:30pm

The Nature Conservancy in Massachusetts will co-host a three-part lecture series with WBUR that will bring national and global leaders to Boston to share their solutions to the most critical conservation challenges of our time The Future of Nature will consist of three separate panels, which will focus on the major questions our world will face, specifically concerning the future of food, energy, and water The Future of Water panelists include Sandra Postel (director, The Global Water Policy Project); Steven Solomon (author of “Water: The Epic Struggle for Wealth, Power and Civilization”); Brian Richter (co-leader, Global Freshwater Team, The Nature Conservancy) Panels will be moderated by WBUR hosts, including Sacha Pfeiffer of All Things Considered Tickets are $25 per event or $60 for a series and can be purchased online at wwwnatureorg/mass/future-of-nature Each evening will include a pre-event reception with Conservancy staff and event speakers, hors d’oeuvres, and community organizations working on these important issues]]>

Gallery Talk: Made in Massachusetts: Highlights from the Museums Furniture Collection

06-14-2013 - 06-14-2013

5

Peabody Essex Museum

Peabody Essex Museum - 161 Essex St East India Square Salem MA 01970-3783

Admission: Free with museum admission Reservations by June 12

978-745-9500 x3011

Start Time(s):

Dean Lahikainen, The Carolyn and Peter Lynch Curator of American Decorative Art, leads a closer look at some of the most important pre-1900 examples of Massachusetts furniture in the PEM collection, including works by James Symonds, Cotton Bennett and Samuel McIntire]]>

Curators Choice: Moors' Powderhorn

06-14-2013 - 06-14-2013

5

Massachusetts Historical Society

http://www.masshist.org/2012/calendar,mo=2013-06,event=1004

Massachusetts Historical Society - 1154 Boylston St Boston MA 02115

Admission: FREE

617-646-0560

education@masshist.org

http://www.masshist.org/calendar

Start Time(s):

JL Bell will discuss the provenance, history, and people connected with one of the fascinating items featured in our current exhibition, The Object of History: Ephraim Moors's powder horn Carvings on the horn include a crude drawing of the Continental Army encampment on Winter Hill, five grenadiers, a mansion house, and the head of a beast Aside from what the carving itself says and the name of the sea captain who donated it to the Massachusetts Historical Society, almost nothing else is known about this object  ]]>

Behind the Scenes Auto Tour

06-15-2013 - 06-15-2013

6

Heritage Museums & Gardens

http://heritagemuseumsandgardens.org/ai1ec_event/behind-the-scenes-auto-collection-tour-3/?instance_id=89186

Admission: $10

508-888-3300 x175

jraynor@heritagemuseums.org

http://heritagemuseumsandgardens.org/ai1ec_event/behind-the-scenes-auto-collection-tour-3/?instance_id=89186

Start Time(s):

Join our Director of Collections and Exhibitions for an exclusive opportunity to go on a behind-the-scenes tour of our on-site Automobile Storage facility Learn more about individual autos and the work that goes into maintaining this world-class collection Advance registration is recommended as space is limited]]>

Highfield Hall: A Conversation and Book Signing with author, Kathleen Brunelle

06-16-2013 - 06-16-2013

Highfield Hall

http://www.highfieldhall.org

Highfield Hall - 56 Highfield Drive Falmouth MA 02541

Admission: Free and all are welcome

508-495-1878, ext 2

http://www.highfieldhall.org

Start Time(s):

Kathleen Brunelle, author of Highfield and Tanglewood, A Tale of Two Cottages will be at Highfield Hall to sign copies of her book Kathleen Brunelle has extraordinary memories of Highfield Hall and its sister mansion, Tanglewood Her grandparents were caretakers here when she was a child and she had the unique opportunity to explore the mansions, hear the stories, and eventually write this remarkable history of the Beebe family]]>

Four Centuries of Massachusetts Furniture

06-17-2013 - 06-17-2013

1

Historic New England

http://www.historicnewengland.org/

Admission: $25 Registration is required

617-994-6629

http://shop.historicnewengland.org/p-6692-four-centuries-of-massachusetts-furniture.aspx

Start Time(s):

Perhaps no state holds a more prominent place in the history of furniture-making than Massachusetts From the early products of Pilgrims and Puritans to the studio furniture of today, the Bay State has achieved a remarkable record, with an output exceeding fifty million pieces, from grand objects in walnut or mahogany to decorative items made of less expensive painted woods or wicker In this lecture, Brock Jobe, professor of American decorative arts at the Winterthur Program in Early American Culture, highlights the creativity of Massachusetts craftsmen over four centuries, while paying special attention to the array of ornamented furniture fashioned by seventeenth-century artisans Reception to follow lecture]]>

Law of the Locusts: What Insect Swarms Teach Us about Cannibalism, Aging, and Human Obesity

06-18-2013 - 06-18-2013

2

Harvard Museum of Natural History

http://www.hmnh.harvard.edu

Harvard Museum of Natural History - 26 Oxford Street Cambridge MA 02138

Admission: Free and open to the public

617-495-3045

Start Time(s):

Locust swarms can be one of the most destructive plagues to mankind, but they also offer important new insights into the causes of human obesity, the aging process, and the complexities of crowd behavior Australian biologist Steve Simpson (University of Sydney) will take us on a strange journey from insect swarms to human health Parking/Directions: Free event parking in the 52 Oxford Street Garage An 8 minute walk through Harvard Yard from the Harvard Square red line T stop]]>

The "Not So Rich and Famous": Stories of the Working Class

06-22-2013 - 06-22-2013

6

Mount Auburn Cemetery

http://www.mountauburn.org/2013/the-not-so-rich-and-famous-stories-of-the-working-class/

Mount Auburn Cemetery - 580 Mount Auburn Street Cambridge MA 02138

Admission: $7 members; $12 non-members

617-607-1980

friends@mountauburn.org

http://www.mountauburn.org/2013/the-not-so-rich-and-famous-stories-of-the-working-class/

Start Time(s):

Just as the rich and famous were buried at Mount Auburn, so were the “not so rich and famous” -the butchers, bakers, candlestick makers – or in our case, the cigar makers, furriers, midwives, miners, fishermen, clothiers, hatters, and horse carriage conductors Join Volunteer Docents Carol Harper and Ginny Brady as we investigate the post-Industrial Revolution era and celebrate the lives of the immigrants and others who worked and raised families while building the economies of Boston and Cambridge]]>

The Human Shore: Seacoasts in History

06-23-2013 - 06-23-2013

Harvard Museum of Natural History

http://www.hmnh.harvard.edu

Harvard Museum of Natural History - 26 Oxford Street Cambridge MA 02138

Admission: $12 Adults $10 Seniors (65+) & College Students $8 Children (ages 3-18)

617-495-3045

Start Time(s):

More than half of Americans now live within 50 miles of ocean, but should they? John Gillis (Rutgers University) argues that an inadequate understanding of the natural and human history of our shores has left communities unprepared for coastal dwelling Parking/Directions: See website for details An 8 minute walk through Harvard Yard from the Harvard Square red line T stop]]>

Driving Our Dreams Lecture Series Dr Carl Dietrich- Terrafugia & the Flying Car

06-23-2013 - 06-23-2013

Heritage Museums & Gardens

http://www.seeplymouth.com/events/driving-our-dreams-lecture-series-dr-carl-dietrich-taking-sky-terrafugia-and-flying-car

Admission: $15 Members, $20 Non-Members

508-888-3300 x175

jraynor@heritagemuseums.org

http://heritagemuseumsandgardens.org/ai1ec_event/driving-our-dreams-lecture-series-623/?instance_id=89180

Start Time(s):

Dr Carl Dietrich, aerospace engineer and CEO/CTO and co-founder of Terrafugia, an innovative company devoted to making the flying car a reality, will discuss the history of attempts to create flying cars and how the concept has fuelled the popular imagination Dr Dietrich will also describe the work that he and Terrafugia’s team of engineers and designers are undertaking to bring flying cars out of the realm of science fiction and onto our roadways and skies with their Transition® roadable aircraft]]>

Memorial Symbolism: Looking Together

06-26-2013 - 06-26-2013

3

Mount Auburn Cemetery

Mount Auburn Cemetery - 580 Mount Auburn Street Cambridge MA 02138

Admission: $7 members; $12 non-members

617-607-1980

friends@mountauburn.org

http://www.mountauburn.org/2013/memorial-symbolism-looking-together/

Start Time(s):

Join Volunteer Docent Rosemarie Smurzynski on this early evening walk to find the many symbols on monuments at Mount Auburn Cemetery Learn to interpret these symbols and how they interpret the lives of those who have chosen them]]>

The Shadow of the Quagga: What a Long-lost Zebra Reveals about Horses, Evolution, and Extinction

06-27-2013 - 06-27-2013

4

Harvard Museum of Natural History

http://www.hmnh.harvard.edu

Harvard Museum of Natural History - 26 Oxford Street Cambridge MA 02138

Admission: Free and open to the public

617-495-3045

Start Time(s):

The quagga, a South African relative of horses and zebras, has been a key figure in the understanding of evolution since Darwin A lecture by Eric Scott, Curator of Paleontology at San Bernardino County Museum Parking/Directions: See website for details An 8 minute walk through Harvard Yard from the Harvard Square red line T stop]]>

Art and Artists at Mount Auburn

06-29-2013 - 06-29-2013

6

Mount Auburn Cemetery

Mount Auburn Cemetery - 580 Mount Auburn Street Cambridge MA 02138

Admission: $7 members; $12 non-members

617-607-1980

friends@mountauburn.org

http://www.mountauburn.org/2013/art-and-artists-at-mount-auburn/

Start Time(s):

Mount Auburn Cemetery is an internationally recognized model of landscape art in America In addition, the cemetery is the final resting place of many artists – painters, musicians, and sculptors who have enriched our culture and our nation with their contributions – and the home to many beautiful monuments created to be enjoyed as art objects by visitors to Mount Auburn Join Volunteer Docents Helen Abrams and Susan Zawalich on a special “A to Z” walking tour where we will visit a few of the unique works of art at Mount Auburn and honor some of the artists who are interred here]]>

Discover Mount Auburn: A Walking Tour

07-06-2013 - 07-06-2013

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Mount Auburn Cemetery

http://www.mountauburn.org/2013/discover-mount-auburn-a-walking-tour-18/

Mount Auburn Cemetery - 580 Mount Auburn Street Cambridge MA 02138

Admission: $5 members; $10 non-members

617-607-1980

friends@mountauburn.org

http://www.mountauburn.org/2013/discover-mount-auburn-a-walking-tour-18/

Start Time(s):

Mount Auburn, designated a National Historic Landmark, is one of the country’s most significant designed landscapes Here the arts of horticulture, architecture and sculpture combine with the beauty of nature to create a place of comfort and inspiration This 15-mile walking tour will focus on stories of history, monuments, and the lives of those buried here]]>

Steve Burton and Friends feat Jonathan Jackson, Jason Thompson and Dom Zamprogna

07-13-2013 - 07-13-2013

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The Wilbur Theatre

Wilbur Theatre - 246 Tremont Street Boston MA 02116

Admission: $60-$500

1-800-745-3000

info@thewilbur.com

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/01004A75E92AD6B2?camefrom=cfc_boswilbur_fl

Start Time(s):

 Steve Burton, star of CBS's show, "Young and the Restless" is bringing his version of late night television to the live stage He'll be featuring Jonathan Jackson of ABC's hit television series "Nashville", Jason Thompson of "General Hospital" and Dom Zamprogna of "General Hospital" The show will feature a musical performance by Jonathan Jackson and interviews with some of the hottest men on television Diamond tickets will be limited to 10 people and include access to the Platinum event, premium seating, one hour backstage pass after the Platinum event to hang with Steve Burton, tour the backstage area, and a chance to take photos, get autographs and some free swag Platinum tickets will feature a one hour pre-show meet and greet with the four men including autographs and photos There will be a 90 minute show included which follows the Platinum event VIP tickets include the 90 minute show as well as photo op with the four guys immediately following the show, get your cameras ready! General admission includes a very entertaining 90 minute show Reserve your discounted parking in advance: http://wwwparkwhizcom/wilbur-theatre-parking/laz- parking-boston/?pwa=bf272332]]>

Discover Mount Auburn: The Civil War

07-20-2013 - 07-20-2013

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Mount Auburn Cemetery

http://www.mountauburn.org/2013/discover-mount-auburn-the-civil-war-11/

Mount Auburn Cemetery - 580 Mount Auburn Street Cambridge MA 02138

Admission: $5 members; $10 non-members

617-607-1980

friends@mountauburn.org

http://www.mountauburn.org/2013/discover-mount-auburn-the-civil-war-11/

Start Time(s):

Join us for these special “Discover Mount Auburn” tours to explore the Cemetery through the lens of the Civil War We will share the stories of those buried here with connections to the war, visit the haunting monuments of those who sacrificed their lives on the front lines, and learn about how the war even shaped the history of Mount Auburn]]>

Ray Lam & Yelena Beriyeva

07-21-2013 - 07-21-2013

Mount Auburn Cemetery

http://www.mountauburn.org/2013/ray-lam-yelena-beriyeva-2/

Mount Auburn Cemetery - 580 Mount Auburn Street Cambridge MA 02138

Admission: $10 members; $15 non-members

617-607-1980

friends@mountauburn.org

http://www.mountauburn.org/2013/ray-lam-yelena-beriyeva-2/

Start Time(s):

In celebration of Independence Day and Mount Auburn Cemetery as ‘America’s First Garden Cemetery,’ Ray Lam and Yelena Beriyeva return to perform a recital featuring American music The program will include favorite and familiar names such Aaron Copland and Eric Ewazen]]>

The Irish in Boston: An Interdisciplinary Institute

07-26-2013 - 07-27-2013

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Center for Interdisciplinary Teaching & Learning

http://www.bu.edu/cgs/citl/interdisciplinary-institutes/

Admission: $14900

617-353-2861

akcook@bu.edu

https://secure-alumni.bu.edu/olc/pub/BUAR/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=143565

Start Time(s): 4:00 PM

This summer, the Center for Interdisciplinary Teaching & Learning (CITL) is offering an institute on “THE IRISH IN BOSTON” designed for those who enjoy exploring a subject of common interest from a variety of disciplinary perspectives The “Irish in Boston” weekend will include a day-and-a-half of lectures, discussions, and performances focused on the history, music and poetry of the Irish in Boston It will also include a trip to hear live music at “The Burren,” an Irish pub in Davis Square]]>

Clues in the Landscape

08-24-2013 - 08-24-2013

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Mount Auburn Cemetery

http://www.mountauburn.org/2013/clues-in-the-landscape-what-once-was/

Mount Auburn Cemetery - 580 Mount Auburn Street Cambridge MA 02138

Admission: $7 members; $12 non-members

617-607-1980

friends@mountauburn.org

http://www.mountauburn.org/2013/clues-in-the-landscape-what-once-was/

Start Time(s):

Mount Auburn’s historic landscape has seen many changes since it was first developed 181 years ago Bodies of water have been filled in, iconic monuments have been removed, natural disasters have wreaked havoc, and buildings have been demolished to make way for the new Though much of the physical evidence of this history has been lost to time, if you know where to look, you’ll find that the landscape has actually preserved much of this “lost” history for us! Come explore Mount Auburn’s past with Mount Auburn’s Cemetery Development & Preservation Associate Katie Robinson as she guides you, aided by historical documents and clues in the landscape, in a search for what once was]]>

Celtic Crosses of Mount Auburn

08-25-2013 - 08-25-2013

Mount Auburn Cemetery

http://www.mountauburn.org/2013/celtic-crosses-at-mount-auburn/

Mount Auburn Cemetery - 580 Mount Auburn Street Cambridge MA 02138

Admission: $7 members; $12 non-members

617-607-1980

friends@mountauburn.org

http://www.mountauburn.org/2013/celtic-crosses-at-mount-auburn/

Start Time(s):

A Celtic Cross is a symbol that combines a cross with a ring surrounding the intersection Although its history can be traced back to the late Iron Age, in the mid-19th century there was a Celtic Revival and new versions of Celtic crosses were designed for fashionable cemetery monuments At Mount Auburn there are various styles of the Celtic cross and Volunteer Docent Ginny Brady will lead us on a walking tour to explore some of these designs and the families behind them]]>

Faces and Families: Folk Art Portraits at Cogswell's Grant

08-31-2013 - 08-31-2013

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Historic New England

http://www.historicnewengland.org/

Admission: $15 Registration is required

978-768-3632

http://www.historicnewengland.org/events-programs/events-calendar?calStartDate=&searchEvents=Folk+Art+Portraits

Start Time(s):

In the days before photography, portraits offered self-expression and family documentation, first to the wealthy colonial settlers, and then increasingly to the middle class Itinerant artists of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, often self-taught, painted inexpensive portraits for rural families, and worked in a style whose charm still appeals today Join Site Manager Kristen Weiss for an in-depth look at the folk art portrait collection at Cogswell's Grant, and an exploration of the many families and artists represented in the house  ]]>

The Ladies of General Hospital

09-08-2013 - 09-08-2013

The Wilbur Theatre

Wilbur Theatre - 246 Tremont Street Boston MA 02116

Admission: $55-$200

1-800-745-3000

info@thewilbur.com

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/01004A75EE16D8F8?camefrom=cfc_boswilbur_fl

Start Time(s):

 Come join the Ladies of General Hospital for an afternoon of entertainment, laughter, and enjoyment Laura Wright, Kelly Sullivan, Finola Hughes and Lisa LoCicero will entertain their fans on the afternoon of September 8th at The Wilbur These ladies will make you feel right at home with their stories and small talk! Pre-show tickets will include a one hour pre-show meet and greet with autograph signings and photo ops in a relaxed setting prior to the show as well as premium seating for show VIP tickets will include a photo op with ladies immediately following the show Show tickets will include a 90 minute show with the Ladies featuring some great storytelling and banter between the women you love best Reserve your discounted parking in advance: http://wwwparkwhizcom/wilbur-theatre-parking/laz- parking-boston/?pwa=bf272332]]>

Sunday Estate Walks & History of the Beebe Property

06-02-2013 - 10-20-2013

Highfield Hall

http://www.highfieldhall.org

Highfield Hall - 56 Highfield Drive Falmouth MA 02541

Admission: $5 suggested donation Reservations appreciated for large groups

(508) 495-1878, ext 2

info@highfieldhall.org

http://www.highfieldhall.org

Start Time(s):

First and third Sundays continuing through October, weather permitting  Docents tell the story of the Beebe family who built both Highfield Hall and its sister mansion Tanglewood on their magnificent 700 acre estate Learn about the role the Beebe family played in the history of the town of Falmouth, and how their land later became Beebe Woods, Falmouth Hospital, Falmouth Academy and so much more More at highfieldhallorg]]>

Driving Our Dreams: Imagination in Motion

04-13-2013 - 10-27-2013

Heritage Museums & Gardens

www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org

Admission: Free with museum admission

5088883300

http://heritagemuseumsandgardens.org/

Start Time(s): April 13 – October 27, 2013 Monday – Sunday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesdays, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm – July and August only

On April 13th, Heritage Museums & Gardens opens for the season with its 2013 Special Exhibit - “Driving Our Dreams: Imagination in Motion” - which will pay homage to the great car concepts and designers who pushed the boundaries of automobile design and technology It will feature sixteen of the most exceptional and historically-significant concept cars from across the nation This is the first time this collection of unique cars, which hail from the country’s top automobile museums and private collections, has been displayed together “Driving Our Dreams” will emphasize the design process behind great concepts of the past, like the Firebird II, and the cars of tomorrow, like the Terrafugia flying car This is an interactive exhibition for all ages and all demographics, and will provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the glamorous and innovative world of automotive design Many of the featured concept cars were showcased at GM’s Motorama extravaganzas during the 1950s Unlike prototypes, concept or “dream cars” were meant to test the limits of technology and design, and to build excitement among consumers Most never made it to production, largely because they would have been too expensive to mass-produce From the 1956 Firebird II to the Infinium solar-powered car, these cars exemplify the far-reaching boundaries of automobile designers’ imaginations Car enthusiasts will especially delight in the 1963 personal Corvette of GM’s Harley Earl, who is regarded as one of the pioneers in automobile design and the father of the Corvette The exhibit will also spotlight fashion with a look at how car design has reflected on pop culture and fashion over the decades Giant images featuring such icons as Sophia Loren, Mick Jagger, and Steve McQueen will add to the exhibit Designer tools and interactive stations where visitors can create design mood boards and style and post solar car drawings will also engage visitors in the design process In addition to the cars displayed in the Automobile Gallery, the exhibit will extend into Heritage’s Special Exhibitions Gallery, where it will explore what today’s designers are dreaming up for future automotive designs via a multi-media experience The special Arbella Insurance Foundation Family Discovery Room will encourage children and adults to design their own concept cars, build miniature vehicles using an assortment of wooden parts, and test them for speed on a giant ramp Plus, the gallery walls will be covered with blackboard paint, encouraging visitors to share their thoughts and ideas related to automobiles and transportation Also in the Special Exhibitions Gallery will be a massive model of a megacity, “Paper Metropolis,” created by international artist and thought leader Kiel Johnson Johnson has been conducting workshops around the world, leading community builds of his intricate cardboard city creations, and getting multi-generations to think about the future of city planning He will lead a five-day community build with students, artists, members, community organizations and visitors at Heritage and the resulting art piece will remain part of the exhibit “This is one of the most remarkable exhibitions we’ve had the pleasure of showcasing,” said Ellen Spear, President & CEO of Heritage Museums & Gardens “The intersection of fashion, design, style and technology is reflected in these rare and inspiring concepts- many of the ideas of 50 years ago are just being incorporated into cars today” To complement the exhibit, several prominent leaders in the auto industry will visit Heritage to participate in a lecture series throughout the exhibit Lecturers include documentary producer Bill Stephens; TV personality and auto expert Wayne Carini; noted restoration expert Kevin MacKay; Dr Carl Dietrich, aerospace engineer and CEO/CTO and co-founder of Terrafugia; Bill Porter, former General Motors designer and authority on twentieth century automobile design trends; and Dr Michael Knodler, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst A complete schedule can be viewed at wwwheritagemuseumsandgardensorg “Driving Our Dreams” Imagination in Motion” opens on April 13 and closes on October 27, 2013 It’s included with admission This exhibit is sponsored by Arbella Insurance Foundation, Bonhams International Auctioneers, Cape Air/Nantucket Airlines and Reliable Carriers Automobiles to be featured in Exhibit include: • 1927 LaSalle • 1953 Buick Wildcat II • 1953 Lincoln X100 • 1954 Hudson Italia • 1954 Plymouth Explorer • 1956 Firebird II • 1956 Buick Centurion • 1962 Corvette • 1963 Harley Earl Corvette • 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza SS • 1973 Chevrolet XP898 • 1974 Chevrolet Corvette – Reynolds • 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Indy • 1990 Corvette CERV III • 2009 Terrafugia Transition Roadable Aircraft • 2009 Infinium Solar Car ABOUT HERITAGE Founded in 1969, Heritage Museums & Gardens celebrates American culture and inspires people of all ages to explore, discover and learn together by sharing excellence in horticulture, garden design, and the exhibition of great collections Located on 100 acres of gardens and nature trails in historic Sandwich, Heritage is the largest public garden in southern New England Hidden Hollow™, a family-friendly area, is a place for exploration of the natural world and learning about environmental stewardship Heritage offers an annual special exhibition and three gallery buildings featuring exhibits of automobiles, American folk art, historical artifacts, a working vintage carousel, and traveling exhibitions For more information on Heritage Museums & Gardens, visit wwwheritagemuseumsandgardensorg]]>

Salem State Speaker Series featuring Tony Kushner

11-13-2013 - 11-13-2013

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Salem State Speaker Series

http://www.salemstateseriestickets.com

Admission: Ticket Prices and Seating Levels PREMIUM (First 11 rows of assigned floor seating, includes post reception) - $80 per ticket RESERVED (Assigned floor seating) - $50 per ticket GENERAL ADMISSION (Bleacher seating) - $20 per ticket STUDENT TICKETS (General Admission Bleacher A valid college or high school ID must be presented at the door)- $10 per ticket There is a $400 handling fee per order, student orders exempt No refunds No exchanges

978-542-7555

seriestickets@salemstate.edu

http://www.salemstateseriestickets.com

Start Time(s): Doors open at 6:30 PM

Award-winning playwright and author Tony Kushner is front and center this year with his Academy Award nomination for best screenplay with the hugely praised Lincoln No stranger to awards, however, the native New Yorker, who spent his formative years in Louisiana, has wowed America for years with hardhitting, politically charged theater and well-reviewed movies In the early 1990s, his epic, seven-hour, two-part Broadway blockbuster, Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, earned him a Pulitzer Prize, two Tony Awards, two Drama Desk Awards, the Evening Standard Award, two Olivier Award Nominations, the New York Critics Circle Award, the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award, and the LAMBDA Liberty Award for Drama That, however, was only the beginning In addition to his stage work, Tony Kushner wrote the screenplays for Steven Spielberg?s movie Munich, and for Mike Nichols film Angels in America; has translated and adapted the work of others, including Bertolt Brecht's The Good Person of Sezuan and Mother Courage and Her Children and collaborated with the late Maurice Sendak, noted children's author and illustrator Tony Kushner graduated from Columbia University with a bachelor?s degree in medieval studies and continued his graduate education in acting at New York University?s Tisch School of the Arts He holds honorary doctorates from Purchase College, State University of New York; City University of New York?s John Jay College of Criminal Justice and Brandeis University]]>

Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam

02-13-2011 - 06-29-2014

Poetry Jam

http://www.poetryjam.com

Admission: $5

Start Time(s): 7:30pm - 1:00am

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]]>

TRUMPET - An Idea Gallery Grand Opening

06-15-2012 - 06-30-2014

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Trumpet - An Idea Gallery

www.monaadisabrooks.com

Admission: Workshop costs will vary

Start Time(s): June 15 Grand Opening from 5pm to 9pm Workshops begin on June 16 and will be ongoing; costs vary

Trumpet is a consortium of art, music, theater, the written word, film, video, photography and education The gallery is located at 20 Grove Street in Peterborough, and will open on Friday, June 15th, with a fine art exhibit of work by stone sculptor, Rob Germeroth, kinetic sculptor, Mike Teitsch, mixed media artist, Mona Adisa Brooks, and photographer, Lee Germeroth Workshops begin on June 16 and will continue on an ongoing basis]]>

JFK Election Victory 1960: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary

10-29-2010 - 01-01-2037

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John F Kennedy Presidental Library

http://www.jfklibrary.org/JFK+Library+and+Museum/Visit+the+Library+and+Museum/50th+Anniversary+of+the+Kennedy+Administration/default.htm

John F Kennedy Presidental Library and Museum - Columbia Point Boston MA 02125

Admission: Adults $1200, Seniors (62 and over) and Students (with valid college ID) $1000, Ages 13-17 $900, Children 12 and under are free

Start Time(s): 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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 inspired by the hope and idealism that captivated America Visit us in our striking IM Pei building on Boston’s waterfront Located on Columbia Point, the Library and Museum are set on a 95 acre park landscaped with pine trees, shrubs and wild roses reminiscent of the landscape of Cape Cod familiar to President Kennedy From May to October, President Kennedy’s 26' sailboat Victura is on display on the Museum grounds at the edge of Boston Harbor  ]]>

Free WGBH Studio Tours

02-09-2010 - 01-01-2037

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WGBH

http://www.wgbh.org/studiotours

WGBH - One Guest St Boston MA 02135

Admission: For more information, please visit http://wwwwgbhorg/studiotours

studiotours@wgbh.org

Start Time(s): Wednesdays: 2:00 pm 1st and 3rd Saturday: 2:00 pm Check out our website before visiting WGBH! http://wwwwgbhorg/studiotours

Go behind the scenes for a free 45-minute tour of WGBH's all-digital studios at One Guest Street in Boston's Brighton neighborhood]]>