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Industry's Revolution: The Labor Movement in Boston and Beyond
Presented by Old South Meeting House at Old South Meeting House September 9, 2010 Industry arrived in the early years of our young republic, and with it came a vigorous labor movement that paralleled the path of our nation’s social and cultural history. The American labor movement has endured picket lines, police batons and strikes, and has celebrated the successful creation of fair workers’ rights and safer working conditions. Come join Phillip Dray, award-winning author of There is Power in a Union, to examine how the labor movement over time has invoked our...
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Old South Meeting House |
09/09/10 |
Old South Meeting House, 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 |
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Dire Literary Series, September 10
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Dire Literary Series |
08/19/10 -
09/10/10 |
Out of the Blue Art Gallery, Cambridge |
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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Healthy Living Magazine Expo
Presented by Healthy Living Magazine September 12, 2010 Healthy Living Expo's Objective is to promote awareness for healthy and conscious living by creating a nexus between the community and industry professionals. Aiming to provide pure and clean solutions for the body, we offer positive well-being for the mind, as well as sustainable alternatives for the environment.
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Healthy Living Magazine |
09/12/10 |
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Major Jackson: Holding Company: Poems
Presented by Back Pages Books at Pierre Menard Gallery September 12, 2010 Harvard Review poetry editor Major Jackson looks for poems that "defamiliarize the well-known." In "Holding Company," his third collection of poetry, Jackson shows us his darker side as he explores the enigmas of life, taking great care to retain its elegance.
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Back Pages Books |
09/12/10 |
Pierre Menard Gallery, Cambridge |
Jacob's Cane: Author's talk with Elisa New
Presented by Yiddish Book Center at National Yiddish Book Center September 12, 2010 Scholar Elisa New discusses her new novel, which traces the journeys of two family patriarchs from Eastern Europe and unravels the mysterious etchings on her great-grandfather’s elegant cane.
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Yiddish Book Center |
09/12/10 |
National Yiddish Book Center, Amherst |
Elke Gaugele: Climate Changes in Science Fashion
Presented by MIT Program in Art, Culture and Technology (ACT) September 13, 2010 As future technologies of the modern augmented self and its geopolitical extensions, proactive clothing was first anticipated at the turn of the century in popular culture, science fiction and art. Since the 1960s, this question has become a fixed part of the cyborg discourse while “science fashions” were shifting from astronautics and military research to wearable computing and smart clothes. The political climate also changed since the Cold War. Artists, architects and fashion...
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MIT Program in Art, Culture and Technology (ACT) |
09/13/10 |
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The Lost and Legendary Riders of April 19, 1775
Presented by Old South Meeting House at Old South Meeting House September 15, 2010 Beyond Paul Revere and his companions, Americans have passed along stories of other notable riders on April 19, 1775. Historian John L. Bell investigates the facts and fiction behind such figures as Hezekiah Wyman, the dreaded “White Horseman”; Abel Benson and Abigail Smith, children said to have helped raise the alarm in Middlesex County; and Israel Bissell, the post rider credited with carrying news of the fight all the way to Philadelphia.
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Old South Meeting House |
09/15/10 |
Old South Meeting House, Boston |
Boston University Robert Lowell Memorial Lecture
Presented by Boston University September 15, 2010 The Boston University Robert Lowell Memorial Lecture, sponsored by the Shenson Foundation in memory of Drs. Ben and A. Jess Shenson, invites celebrated contemporary Polish poet Adam Zagajewski, whose recent works in English are Eternal Enemies and Without End: New and Selected Poems, David Ferry, a visiting lecturer at Boston University and Valerie Duff a graduate of Boston University’s graduate Creative Writing Program in 1996 for a reception and poetry reading. This event is free and...
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Boston University |
09/15/10 |
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Visible Language: On the Origins and Development of Writing
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Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology |
09/16/10 |
Geological Lecture Hall, Cambridge |
FORD HALL FORUM: Extreme Dog: What Right Do Our Pets Have To Be Saved?
Presented by Ford Hall Forum at Suffolk University at C. Walsh Theatre September 16, 2010 “Extreme Dog: What Right Do Our Pets Have To Be Saved?” with Dr. Nick Trout (Angell Medical Center), John Ensminger (Dog Law Reporter), and Dr. Joann Lindenmayer (Tufts Cummings Veterinary School); moderator Monica Collins (Ford Hall Forum Board member) Thursday, September 16, 6:30-8 pm [includes book signing] C. Walsh Theatre, Suffolk University Have we as a society gone too far in treating dogs with difficult prognoses? Stories of dogs who live against the odds are...
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Ford Hall Forum at Suffolk University |
09/16/10 |
C. Walsh Theatre, Boston |
Emergency Fundraiser with Noam Chomsky and Dahr Jamail
Presented by The Justice For Fallujah Project September 16, 2010 Although the last U.S. combat unit has left Iraq, the occupation is not over. The occupation is being turned over to the hands of private contractors right before our eyes, and the suffering of the Iraqis will continue indefinitely. Nearly twenty years of war and sanctions has destroyed Iraq's medical infrastructure and has polluted Iraq to such an extent that it has caused a major health crisis, most notably in the city of Fallujah. In Fallujah there has been an alarming rise in infant...
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The Justice For Fallujah Project |
09/16/10 |
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John Coltrane and Black America’s Quest for Freedom: Spirituality and the Music
Presented by John Coltrane Memorial Concert September 16, 2010 Symposium & book signing celebration; featuring editor/contributor Leonard Brown and contributors Emmett Price III, Anthony Brown, Tommy Lee Lott, & Eric Jackson; an interview with Leonard Brown reflecting on JCMC and his new book is available at www.massjazz.com/whatsnew/LeonardBrownPraises.php; detailed information on the book can be found at www.oup.com/us/catalog/general/subject/Music/PopularMusic/Jazz/?view=usa&ci=9780195328929.
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John Coltrane Memorial Concert |
09/16/10 |
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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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Reflections: a 25 Year Retrospective on the John Coltrane Memorial Concert at Northeastern
Presented by John Coltrane Memorial Concert September 17, 2010 Featuring vintage audio & video footage from past John Coltrane Memorial Concert (JCMC) events held at Northeastern University, plus insight, reminiscences, and commentary given by some of the Boston-based artists who have performed at the JCMC throughout the years.
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John Coltrane Memorial Concert |
09/17/10 |
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Open House - Northeastern University Marine Science Center
Presented by Northeastern University September 18, 2010 Come to the NU Marine Science Center's annual Open House Learn about the research and outreach programs that go on at our center. FREE and open to the public Includes: -Guided Tidepool and Geology walks -Marine Research Exhibits -Marine Life Exhibits -Beach Cleanup -Touch Tanks -Children's activities Tours of: -Vertebrate Studies Center -World War II Bunker -Solar Observatory Open to all ages - Mark your calendars!
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Northeastern University |
09/18/10 |
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Rhythm in Language and Music: A Lecture by Aniruddh Patel
Presented by Wellesley College at Collins Cinema, Wellesley College September 20, 2010 Rhythm is fundamental to speech and music. What do these two domains share in terms of rhythmic organization? Senior fellow at The Neurosciences Institute, San Diego, Dr. Aniruddh Patel is a leading researcher on issues involving music, language, and the brain. In his presentation, Dr. Patel will explore the notion that speech and music have fundamental differences in their regular rhythms, but important connections in their irregular ones. This event is presented by Wellesley College's...
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Wellesley College |
09/20/10 |
Collins Cinema, Wellesley College, Wellesley |
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT: PART ONE The Flood Last Time
Presented by Historic Newton at Newton Free Library September 21, 2010 Tuesday, September 21, 7 pm STORM WATER MANAGEMENT: PART ONE The Flood Last Time – In Over Our Heads? What caused the March 2010 floods? Why was sewage mixed into the water flowing in some basements? Where were the floods and why? Learn about Newton’s past decisions about wetlands, flooding, and water management and how they have influenced the situation today and in the future. A panel of specialists will answer questions about the Charles River, stormwater pollution, and...
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Historic Newton |
09/21/10 |
Newton Free Library, Newton |
Meet the Author Gary Reiswig
Presented by Alzheimer's Association September 21, 2010 Meet the Author of The Thousand Mile Stare and learn what's new in Alzheimer's Disease Research. Gary Reiswig offers profound insight into the devastating world of young onset Alzheimer's and hope for a cure. With insights from Gad Marshall, MD, Director of Clinical Trials at the Center for Alzheimer's Research at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
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Alzheimer's Association |
09/21/10 |
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Book Group: When Skateboards Will Be Free
Presented by Yiddish Book Center at National Yiddish Book Center September 21, 2010 The Yiddish Book Center will host a community reading-and-discussion series to explore the fascinating works of contemporary Jewish writers. Discussions are free and led by local scholars. Pre-registration is suggested. -When Skateboards Will Be Free- by Saïd Sayrafiezadeh Discussion led by Madeleine Blais, University of Massachusetts Related event: Sunday, September 26: Saïd Sayrafiezadeh in conversation with Madeleine Blais
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Yiddish Book Center |
09/21/10 |
National Yiddish Book Center, Amherst |
The Art Scene in China
Presented by Davis Museum and Cultural Center at Collins Cinema, Wellesley College September 22, 2010 Panel participants will discuss their work and varied experiences in China in light of recent developments in the China’s artistic communities and the global art market. Wellesley College faculty artists on the panel will include Shanghai native, Qing-Min Meng who recently spent a sabbatical year in Beijing creating a new body of work that will be on view in the Davis Museum, Carlos Dorrien, Phyllis McGibbon and David Teng Olsen, all of whom have recent experience in China. Heping Liu...
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Davis Museum and Cultural Center |
09/22/10 |
Collins Cinema, Wellesley College, Wellesley |
Breaking Walls: A Lecture by Carlo Ratti, Department of Urban Studies and Planning, MIT
Presented by Wellesley College at Collins Cinema, Wellesley College September 22, 2010 Carlo Ratti is an associate professor in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at MIT and director of the SENSEable City Laboratory, as well as a practicing architect. One of his designs is a pavilion featuring walls of “digital water"” (selected by Time magazine as one of the Best Inventions of 2007). Another is a proposed project called “The Cloud.” Made up of 400-foot towers holding a series of interconnected plastic bubbles displaying images and data,...
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Wellesley College |
09/22/10 |
Collins Cinema, Wellesley College, Wellesley |
A Friend of Paul Revere: The Mystery of Who Hung the Lanterns in Old North Steeple
Presented by Old South Meeting House at Old South Meeting House September 22, 2010 On April 18, 1875, in front of a packed house at Boston’s Old North Church, Samuel Haskell Newman presented his family’s account of the night of April 18, 1775. Specifically, he identified his father, Robert Newman, as the man who hung the lanterns in Old North steeple on that historic night. One year later, in July, 1876, Reverend John Lee Watson of Orange, New Jersey, argued in a letter to the Boston Daily Advertiser that it was his relative, Captain John Pulling, not Robert...
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Old South Meeting House |
09/22/10 |
Old South Meeting House, Boston |
Rob Flynn & Alexander Humez: Short Cuts
Presented by Back Pages Books September 22, 2010 From graffiti to the obituaries, and from tattoos to billboards, compact speech is a form of expression that has yet to be acknowledged as relevant, while conventional forms of the English language reign triumphant. In "Short Cuts," Alexander Humez and Rob Flynn provide a well-researched appraisal of the ever-growing genre of minimalist communication, and show us that brevity really is the soul of wit, and of language itself.
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Back Pages Books |
09/22/10 |
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Alfred Stieglitz - In-Sight Evenings: Looking Deeper and Differently
Presented by Harvard Art Museums at Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum September 22, 2010 Deborah Martin Kao, Chief Curator, Richard L. Menschel Curator of Photography, and Acting Head, Division of Modern and Contemporary Art, Harvard Art Museums
In 1969 the Fogg Museum received a selection of photogravures by the legendary impresario of American modernism, Alfred Stieglitz (1864–1946). Drawn from the artist’s first portfolio of his own work, Picturesque Bits of New York and Other Studies (1897), the images signaled a critical sea change in...
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Harvard Art Museums |
09/22/10 |
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Cambridge |
Newton Book Club
Presented by Historic Newton at Historic Newton September 23, 2010 Thursday, September 23, 7:30 pm For its next meeting, the Historic Newton Book Club has selected "Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition" by Daniel Okent. In this authoritative history of America’s most puzzling era, Okent describes how the odd bedfellows of the anti-liquor forces, suffragettes, Klu Klux Klansmen, Boston puritans and rural sharecroppers, among others, succeeded in making Prohibiton the law of the land by a lopsided legislative majority representing a...
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Historic Newton |
09/23/10 |
Historic Newton, Newton |
K. George and Carolann S. Najarian, MD Inaugural Lecture on Human Rights
Presented by Armenian Heritage Foundation at Faneuil Hall September 23, 2010 The purpose of the annual endowed lecture series is to advance understanding of human rights issues and societal abuses worldwide, and to increase awareness of the work of individuals and organizations so that we are all more actively engaged. Keynote Speaker for the Inaugural Lecture on Human Rights is Kerry Kennedy Human Rights Activist; Founder and President of the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights, Washington, DC, and Author of Speak Truth to Power: Human Rights...
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Armenian Heritage Foundation |
09/23/10 |
Faneuil Hall, Boston |
An Accident of History: Human and Machine Responsibility in Catastrophic Events
Presented by Wellesley College at Clapp Library Lecture Room, Wellesley College September 23, 2010 As recent events have made so painfully clear, massive technical systems can—and do—fail catastrophically. When they do, we as a society struggle to understand why—what combination of the “human” and the “machine” is responsible? Professor Galison’s Elizabeth Turner Jordan '59 Humanities Lecture will explore the powerful technical, sociological, moral, and philosophical questions at stake as we strive to determine who or what is to blame for...
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Wellesley College |
09/23/10 |
Clapp Library Lecture Room, Wellesley College, Wellesley |
Artist Talk: Kerry Tribe
Presented by Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts at Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts September 23, 2010 Kerry Tribe speaks on her work. Tribe's rigorously crafted, large-scale projects in film, video and installation form an ongoing investigation into memory, subjectivity and doubt. She regularly invites actors, crew members and technical specialists to participate in her work, producing ludic philosophical inquiries through structurally rigorous forms. Tribe's work has been exhibited at the Whitney Museum of American Art and the New Museum of Contemporary Art, New York; the Hirshhorn...
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Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts |
09/23/10 |
Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Cambridge |