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Take for $10
Presented by Boston Center for Adult Education at Boston Center for Adult Education September 7-September 10, 2010 September in Boston generally means one thing: back to school. This inevitably leads to crowded T-rides, packed coffee shops and bustling Newbury Street shoppers. As the average tuition of higher education in Boston creeps up to nearly $50k a semester, you can kiss that summer savings good bye. This year the Boston Center for Adult Education (BCAE), the area’s award-winning adult education center is stepping up by cutting down its prices. From Tuesday,...
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Boston Center for Adult Education |
09/07/10 -
09/10/10 |
Boston Center for Adult Education, Boston |
Free September 10 Second Friday at the Smith College Museum of Art
Presented by Smith College Museum of Art at Smith College Museum of Art September 10, 2010 Come to the Smith College Museum of Art on September 10 for Second Friday, 4-8 PM! From 4-6 PM investigate the galleries with a hands-on art activity, ages 4+ with adult (while supplies last.) At 6 PM artist Emily Eveleth will give a gallery talk on her current exhibition, Luscious: Paintings by Emily Eveleth, which is on view through October 24.
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Smith College Museum of Art |
09/10/10 |
Smith College Museum of Art, Northampton |
FREE SEMINAR: “SOMETHING ABOUT CHEKHOV & MEISNER. MEISNER. OKAY, MEISNER!”
Presented by Michael Chekhov Actors Studio Boston September 11, 2010 WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT CHEKHOV? AND WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH MEISNER? Find out at our free seminar: “SOMETHING ABOUT CHEKHOV & MEISNER. MEISNER. OKAY, MEISNER!” A General Introduction to Our Methods and Programs. Please visit us at www.MichaelChekhovActorsStudioBoston.com for full details. *This seminar is limited to 16 actors max. Please RSVP. **Our Fall Term begins September 13. Inquiries and applications are welcome NOW.
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Michael Chekhov Actors Studio Boston |
09/11/10 |
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Free! Personalized Homework Notebook
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Artbeat |
09/11/10 |
Artbeat The Creativity Store, Arlington |
Howard Goldowsky: Masters of Technique
Presented by Back Pages Books September 11, 2010 Mongoose Press, Chess Books from Europe, and Back Pages Books in Waltham, MA will be sponsoring a special day of chess activities to promote Mongoose's new chess fiction anthology, Masters of Technique. On Saturday, September 11, 2010, Senior Master Denys Shmelov will be giving a 20-board simultaneous exhibition at 12:30 p.m., followed by a blitz tournament at 4:00 p.m., at Back Pages Books in Waltham, MA. Tickets for the simul are free with the purchase of a copy of the anthology. ...
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Back Pages Books |
09/11/10 |
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Spy Pond Park Arts and Work Day - Sept 11, 12-4PM
Presented by Friends of Spy Pond Park September 11, 2010 Come to Spy Pond Park on September 11, from Noon to 4PM, and join the Friends of Spy Pond Park in a day of music, poetry, arts and crafts. And help keep the park beautiful. For a small donation, visitors of all ages can participate in a number of arts and crafts activities. Free music, poetry and dance performances will be presented around the park. Attendees are encouraged to meet at the Playground, grab a pair of gloves and a gardening tool, and help preserve the park’s many...
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Friends of Spy Pond Park |
09/11/10 |
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ETTA Art Studio: Empowerment Through the Arts is offering Visual and Perfoming Art programs
Presented by ETTA ART STUDIO December 22-September 13, 2010 Improv theater, Fine Arts, Dance, Jewelry Workshops being offered now with multi- talented artists and teachers.
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ETTA ART STUDIO |
12/22/10 -
09/13/10 |
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Last Catch of the Season
Presented by Boston Center for Adult Education at Boston Center for Adult Education September 16-September 17, 2010 Join the Boston Center for Adult Education on September 16th and 17th as they present "Last Catch of the Season" their newest course bringing reality back to the classroom! Climb aboard the 34-foot "Reel Pursuit" fishing vessel with Captain Paul on September 16th and prepare to catch the best in-season fish Massachusetts waters has to offer. Have your bounty delivered to the BCAE kitchens and join Chef Jason Bond of the Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro the following evening...
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Boston Center for Adult Education |
09/16/10 -
09/17/10 |
Boston Center for Adult Education, Boston |
Living in Community: A Morning Talk with Dr. Patch Adams
Presented by Lexington Community Education September 17, 2010 Portrayed by Robin Williams in a Hollywood film, Dr. Patch Adams is a world renowned medical doctor, clown, performer, social activist and founder of the Gesundheit Institute. Join Lexington Community Education in welcoming Dr. Adams as he gives his unique perspective on how we can better maintain and become more responsible, active community members. Pre-registration recommended by calling LCE at 781 862 8043
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Lexington Community Education |
09/17/10 |
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Uptown Swing Dance with Racky Thomas Band
Presented by Hop to the Beat Dance Studio at Brookline Tai Chi September 18, 2010 Swing Dancing monthly to live music. The atmosphere is always fun and friendly with people of all levels attending. Beginners are welcome and you do not need to come with a partner. Lesson 8:15-9:00pm starts with basics for beginners and about the last 15 minutes include a different intermediate move each month. Live music for dancing 9:00pm-Midnight.
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Hop to the Beat Dance Studio |
09/18/10 |
Brookline Tai Chi, Brookline |
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Free! Fancy School Pencils
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Artbeat |
09/18/10 |
Artbeat The Creativity Store, Arlington |
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Wide Angle Photography: Focus on Landscapes
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Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary |
09/18/10 |
Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick |
Teacher Workshop: Virtual Worlds with David Teng Olsen
Presented by Davis Museum and Cultural Center at Davis Museum and Cultural Center September 21, 2010 Educators of all levels are invited for a new media workshop with faculty artist, David Teng Olsen. Experience Olsen's installation on view in Calculated Risks: New Work by Faculty Artists, and then join us in Wellesley's Media Lab for a hands-on demonstration and workshop on basic 3D animation. Learn simple 3D modeling and animation techniques that you can use in the classroom. Everyone will have a chance to make a model and animate it. Space is limited. RSVP required to...
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Davis Museum and Cultural Center |
09/21/10 |
Davis Museum and Cultural Center, Wellesley |
Taste of Spain Wine Dinner
Presented by The Wine List September 21, 2010 TASTE OF SPAIN WINE DINNER Join us for our September “High Five” wine dinner – a tribute to all things Spanish with 5 courses and 5 wine pairings. Menu includes poached figs with cabrales blue, grilled chorizo with chimichurri and chickpea and calamari salad, paired with Tempranillo, Albarino, and more (6:00 p.m. - $55)
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The Wine List |
09/21/10 |
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NEWTON ARCHAEOLOGY ROADSHOW
Presented by Historic Newton at Historic Newton September 22, 2010 Wednesday, September 22, 7 pm NEWTON ARCHAEOLOGY ROADSHOW Interested in archaeology? The City of Newton has hired archaeologists to help locate areas in the City where archaeological sites may be present. They will discuss this archaeological survey and its goals, and request your help! Come to this archaeological roadshow; see artifacts already found, share your information, and bring items for archaeologists to identify. We would love to hear from you and have the public’s help in...
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Historic Newton |
09/22/10 |
Historic Newton, Newton |
From Garden to Garden
Presented by The Wine List September 24, 2010 FROM GARDEN TO GLASS Part of the Cape Land and Sea Harvest: visit www.ediblecommunities.com/clash for more info
Join us for a fabulous and free tasting of three garden-inspired wine cocktails. Sample a “Raspberry Shrub” - muddled fresh berries and a “secret ingredient” with Prosecco, “Jackie’s Sangria” - her almost-famous, cinnamon-spiked red wine concoction infused with...
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The Wine List |
09/24/10 |
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Free! Marbled Bookmarks
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Artbeat |
09/25/10 |
Artbeat The Creativity Store, Arlington |
Bully Busters for Kids
Presented by Wu Dao Kung Fu & Tai Chi September 4-September 25, 2010 Has your child been a victim of school-ground bullying? Bullies are unfortunately a part of society. The Wu Dao Bully Busters program recognizes the need for children to defend themselves against bullies by learning to carry themselves with confidence and use non-violent means and simple techniques for conflict resolution. Price covers all three workshop sessions and workshop material.
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Wu Dao Kung Fu & Tai Chi |
09/04/10 -
09/25/10 |
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Plein Air Watercolor Workshops: The Beauty of Late Summer
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Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary |
09/25/10 |
Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick |
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Master Portrait Workshop
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The Guild of Boston Artists |
09/24/10 -
09/26/10 |
The Guild of Boston Artists, Boston |
How To Tell A Kickbutt Story in 5 Minutes
Presented by massmouth at Kennedy's Midtown September 27, 2010 Come and enjoy a 2 hour workshop on finding a story from your life experience with coaching and pointers on performance. Storytelling is a whole performance art unto itself. In this workshop you will begin to learn how storytelling differs from theater, stand up and twisting balloon animals and how to mine your life experience to craft a story. Followed by an open mic opportunity to tell your story to an audience. Massmouth storyslam season opens Oct.4th same place same time.
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massmouth |
09/27/10 |
Kennedy's Midtown, Boston |
Lexington Arts and Crafts Society Fall Classes and Workshops
Presented by Lexington Arts and Crafts Society at Lexington Arts and Crafts Society August 2-September 30, 2010 Lexington Arts and Crafts Society 130 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA Fall Classes/Workshops 2010 Registration opens August 2nd for the Fall Session of Classes and Workshops offered at the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society. Join with our local and nationally known, expert art instructors as they guide everyone from the novice to the advanced. The Society is an approved venue to award Professional Development Points (PDP’s) to teachers for Mass. DOE certification. Classes fill up...
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Lexington Arts and Crafts Society |
08/02/10 -
09/30/10 |
Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, Lexington |
Burlesque Bootcamp
Presented by Honey Suckle Duvet at Boston Center for Adult Education September 25-October 2, 2010 Get sassy! This super fun, high-energy class will help you to develop and strengthen your Stage presence using the genre of Burlesque to bring out the hidden diva in you! In addition to learning Burlesque techniques, also learn how to play with, woo and tease an audience, and to command attention so that the people sitting in their seats will be eating out of the palm of your hand. This class is perfect for shy people, new and seasoned performers, dancers AND non dancers. Wear comfortable...
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Honey Suckle Duvet |
09/25/10 -
10/02/10 |
Boston Center for Adult Education, Boston |
Free! Nature printing
Presented by Artbeat at Artbeat The Creativity Store October 2, 2010 Free! Nature printing Saturday, October 2, 10:00 am to 11:30 am Make leaf prints on paper to turn into greeting cards.
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Artbeat |
10/02/10 |
Artbeat The Creativity Store, Arlington |
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Art Framing Workshop
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Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary |
10/02/10 |
Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick |
3-D Printmaking Workshop with Marc Cote
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center October 3, 2010 Collaborate with exhibiting artist Marc Cote in an interactive workshop. You will be making woodblock prints and laminating them to 3-dimensional surfaces in the creation of sculptural objects.
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
10/03/10 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
WUMB Fall Guitar Clinic
Presented by WUMB at UMass Boston October 3, 2010 Learn to play with your favorite musicians. A guitar clinic for beginner to advanced students held at UMass Boston. If you wish to stay for both sessions, lunch can be purchased when signing up.
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WUMB |
10/03/10 |
UMass Boston, Boston |
Catch a Riff
Presented by Boston Center for Adult Education at Boston Center for Adult Education September 28-October 5, 2010 Ever since the release of Rock Band, self-proclaimed rock enthusiasts have been sprouting up everywhere, sporting their AC/DC new-yet-vintage t-shirts and playing the air guitar. Yet as any real rock lover would tell you, knowing most of the words to “Stairway to Heaven” does not make you a rocker. On that note, the Boston Center for Adult Education (BCAE) is inviting all true rock fanatics to join Jed Gottlieb, music reporter and feature writer for The Boston Herald, as he...
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Boston Center for Adult Education |
09/28/10 -
10/05/10 |
Boston Center for Adult Education, Boston |
The Making of a Woman: A Lecture by Desirée Rogers ’81
Presented by Wellesley College October 6, 2010 The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Committee presents annual programs for the College community that honor Dr. King and his legacy of challenging inequality in the distribution of wealth, unjust war, and racial inequities. This year they have invited distinguished alumna Desirée Rogers. A Louisiana native who served as the White House Social Secretary to President and Mrs. Obama, Ms. Rogers has a record of leadership in both the corporate and government worlds. In her lecture,...
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Wellesley College |
10/06/10 |
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Afro Flow Yoga Class
Presented by Springstep at Springstep October 27-October 8, 2010 Afro Flow Yoga infuses electrifying dance movements of the African Diaspora with a meditative yoga sequence of gentle yet powerful stretches. Deeply connect with the sound of soulful rhythmic drums, energize your chakras, gain strength and flexibility, and rejoice in the bliss of feeling renewed, grounded and peaceful! Some previous yoga experience required. (Teens 14+ are welcome to all adult classes.)
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Springstep |
10/27/10 -
10/08/10 |
Springstep, Medford |