Events
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Boston Neighborhood History Series: Dorchester
Presented by Old South Meeting House at Old South Meeting House February 9, 2012 Boston’s largest neighborhood, Dorchester, began as a small settlement established by a group of hardy English families in 1630. Earl Taylor, President of the Dorchester Historical Society, shares the story of a wonderful neighborhood that has appealed to immigrants throughout the world as a beacon of community and has developed into a compelling neighborhood of distinct communities.
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Old South Meeting House |
02/09/12 |
Old South Meeting House, Boston |
Travel & Taste: Magical Tucson: Hummingbirds & More
Presented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary February 9, 2012 Southern Arizona, only 60 miles from the Mexican border, appears at first glance to be only a mix of rugged mountains and barren desert. However, life teems in this area when you look closer. Tiny hummingbirds can be found calling for mates and nesting in shrubbery, while giant saguaro cactus provide homes and food for a variety of bird life including cactus wrens. Animals including venomous gila monsters, road runners and even mountain lions have adapted to survive in this challenging...
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Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary |
02/09/12 |
Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick |
An Arabian Adventure by Tanglewood Marionettes
Presented by Puppet Showplace Theatre at Puppet Showplace Theatre February 8-February 9, 2012 Featuring over a dozen beautifully hand-crafted marionettes and exquisite “story-book” style scenery, “An Arabian Adventure” tells the tale of a Persian prince who is thrown into a dungeon because of his love for a beautiful princess. Facing danger at every turn, the courageous prince must battle his way out of the underground prison to save his princess from a tragic fate.
The soundtrack features professional actors set to the background of classical...
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Puppet Showplace Theatre |
02/08/12 -
02/09/12 |
Puppet Showplace Theatre, Brookline |
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Boston College Composers Concert
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Boston College |
02/09/12 |
Boston College Gasson Hall, Room 100, Chestnut Hill |
New Media | Fresh Paint Gallery Reception and Exhibit
Presented by Springstep at Springstep February 9, 2012 Opening Reception: February 9, 2012 , 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
New Media | Fresh Paint features the colorful and diverse work of local Lending Artists who participate in deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum's Corporate Program. The Corporate Program is a membership initiative that offers Greater Boston area businesses exclusive benefits and the opportunity to support the Museum and New England-based contemporary artists. This program provides businesses with original artwork exhibitions...
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Springstep |
02/09/12 |
Springstep, Medford |
Traniwreck
Presented by Oberon at Oberon February 9, 2012 It's our Cheap Birthday! Well, it's Heywood Wakefield and Johnny Blaze's and a bunch of others too! We'll have live performances, an evening heavy on the drinks and dancing, PLUS CHEAP CELEBRITY TICKETS!
TraniWreck is the legendary, award winning, cabaret variety show featuring genderbending irreverence; Drag, Burlesque, Aerials and Performance Art. Since 2004, TraniWreck has been twisting the status quo and creating space for the spectacular on the stage and in the audience....
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Oberon |
02/09/12 |
Oberon, Cambridge |
February 10 Free Second Friday at Smith College Museum of Art
Presented by Smith College Museum of Art at Smith College Museum of Art February 10, 2012 Ooh La La! Step into a Parisian Café. 4–6 pm Hands On! Art making for ages 4+ (while supplies last). 6 pm Open Eyes: An informal, guided conversation about an art object (no experience required). Light French fare by Riff’s Café. Museum Shop open: 10–8! Featuring the exhibition: Debussy’s Paris, Art, Music & Sounds of the City.
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Smith College Museum of Art |
02/10/12 |
Smith College Museum of Art, Northampton |
Lving in the Dark: a full moon tour
Presented by Gore Place at Gore Place February 10, 2012 What was it like to live in the dark with only candles to light your way? Led by a guide in period clothing, this special evening tour of the beautiful Governor Gore mansion will explore life before the electric light. Free parking. Capacity limited. Advance tickets suggested. To order, call: (781) 894-2798.
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Gore Place |
02/10/12 |
Gore Place, Waltham |
Full Moon Owl Prowl
Presented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary February 10, 2012 Sound is one of the best ways to locate and identify owls. Learn about their calls, behavior and habitat. Join us on the prowl as we walk through moonlit fields and forests listening for screech and great horned owls. Pre-registration required. Instructions and Directions: This programs includes walking over uneven terrain in limited light.
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Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary |
02/10/12 |
Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick |
Secret History of the Dividing Line, A True Account in Nine Parts (Parts I - IV)
Presented by Harvard Film Archive at Harvard Film Archive February 10, 2012 Secret History of the Dividing Line
Over the last 15 years, David Gatten (b.1971) has explored the intersection of the printed word and moving image. The resulting body of work illuminates a wide array of historical, conceptual and material concerns, while cataloging the variety of ways in which texts function in cinema as both language and image, writing and drawing, often times blurring the boundary between these categories. Using traditional research methods (reading old books) and...
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Harvard Film Archive |
02/10/12 |
Harvard Film Archive, Cambridge |
Boston CreativeMornings
Presented by Design Museum Boston February 10, 2012 Are you ready to quit your job and begin working for yourself?
Inspiration, tips, myths and advice from Mike Kivikoski: Designer and Web Developer who runs Atedrake, a boutique web studio based out of the Fringe collective in Somerville, MA.
Since starting his own business, he's had the chance to work with a wide range of clients, including AstraZeneca, BMC Software, Cuppow, NBA, Sprite, Island Creek Oysters, and the Democratic National Committee.
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Design Museum Boston |
02/10/12 |
Space With a Soul, Boston |
Secret History of the Dividing Line...
Presented by Harvard Film Archive at Harvard Film Archive February 10, 2012 Over the last 15 years, David Gatten has explored the intersection of the printed word and moving image. The resulting body of work illuminates a wide array of historical, conceptual and material concerns, while cataloging the variety of ways in which texts function in cinema as both language and image, writing and drawing, often times blurring the boundary between these categories. The films trace the contours of private lives and public histories, combining philosophy, biography and poetry...
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Harvard Film Archive |
02/10/12 |
Harvard Film Archive, Cambridge |
Jazz Musicians Vijay Iyer and George Lewis in Concert With Innovative Digital Improvising Device
Presented by Wellesley College at Houghton Chapel, Wellesley College February 10, 2012 Renowned jazz musician and composer Vijay Iyer and MacArthur Fellow, musician and experimental music scholar George Lewis will perform in concert along side the "Voyager" system, a digital device capable "listening" to human performers and improvising a musical response. Iyer will perform on a traditional 9 ft Steinway, Lewis on trombone, and the “Voyager” will play along using a Yamaha disklavier. This is the first time Iyer and Lewis have performed...
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Wellesley College |
02/10/12 |
Houghton Chapel, Wellesley College, Wellesley |
Capturing Forest Animals with Pencil and Paper (Ages 9–13)
Presented by Harvard Museum of Natural History at Harvard Museum of Natural History February 11, 2012 Where do moose, snakes, turtles and pillbugs live in the forest? Capture an animal and its habitat through close observations of classroom specimens and the New England Forest gallery. Practice realistic drawing techniques to learn more about these creatures and how to draw them in their forest environments.
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Harvard Museum of Natural History |
02/11/12 |
Harvard Museum of Natural History, Cambridge |
Synth Funk Dance Party with Gordon Voidwell
Presented by MASS MoCA at MASS MoCA February 11, 2012 Gordon Voidwell, the alter ego of ex-chorister turned rap geek and producer Will Johnson, cooks up a subversive mix of pop, new wave and funk that sounds like a futuristic three-way between Prince, Tom Tom Club, and George Clinton.
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MASS MoCA |
02/11/12 |
MASS MoCA, North Adams |
South Asian Showdown - Bollywood/Fusion vs Bhangra vs Garba!!!
Presented by Boston Bhangra, Inc at John Hancock Hall February 11, 2012 If you like South Asian Dance and want to see some of the most competitive dance teams in North America, don’t miss South Asian Showdown! The last year 2 years have sold out!!
The concept of Showdown is to put the best dance teams from each South Asian genre against one another to see who wins! Bhangra is a folk dance from the Punjab region of India. Bollywood/Fusion is a conglomeration of all South Asian dance and any other dance form that the team chooses to use with...
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Boston Bhangra, Inc |
02/11/12 |
John Hancock Hall, Boston |
Getting the Most from your Digital Camera Workshop
Presented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary February 11, 2012 Are you new to the world of digital photography, or still don't feel you're getting the most from your digital camera? This workshop is designed to help you understand the features of digital cameras, and use the landscape and creatures of Broadmoor to practice techniques to help improve your digital photography. We'll review topics such as optical and digital zoom, white balance, ISO, and resolution. In addition, we will cover proper lighting, focus, depth of field and composition. Then,...
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Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary |
02/11/12 |
Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick |
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Spring Awakening
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The Performing Arts Connection |
02/10/12 -
02/11/12 |
Arsenal Centre for the Arts, Watertown |
Swing Dance with Sax Gordon and the Little Town Rockers
Presented by Boston Swing Dance Network February 11, 2012 Presented by the BOSTON SWING DANCE NETWORK - Dance to LIVE MUSIC every month! The Boston Swing Dance Network (BSDN) is the biggest and longest-running swing dance in Boston. Every monthly dance begins with a beginners' swing dance lesson from 8-9pm (included in the price of your admission), followed by dancing till midnight. "Sax" Gordon Beadle is one of the most exciting and in-demand performers carrying on the great tradition of American Rhythm & Blues Saxophone, both in...
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Boston Swing Dance Network |
02/11/12 |
St. James Armenian Church, Watertown |
Into the Woods
Presented by Stoneham Theatre at Stoneham Theatre February 4-February 11, 2012 Stoneham Theatre Young Company presents Sondheim's "Into the Woods"!Stephen Sondheim weaves together beloved fairy tales- Little Red Ridinghood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella- with his own original story of a childless Baker and his Wife, to explore the darker side of a happy ending. But after all the grannies have been saved and maidens have been married and wishes have been granted, it is what we do with our "Ever After" that is the true judge of our character....
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Stoneham Theatre |
02/04/12 -
02/11/12 |
Stoneham Theatre, Stoneham |
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Stars and the Moons of Jupiter
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Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary |
02/11/12 |
Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick |
Boston Comedy Festival Winner PAUL NARDIZZI @ Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault
Presented by Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons at Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons February 10-February 11, 2012 Paul Nardizzi began his comedy career in 1990, quickly becoming a Boston area favorite and a national headliner within four years. He has made numerous appearances on Conan O'Brien, Comedy Central, won the Boston Comedy Festival Competition and is one of the most requested acts on XM Satellite Radio. He is now one of the top stand up comedians in Boston and the New England Area, and is known nationally for his rapid-fire comedy style. He can be seen performing in clubs nationwide in addition...
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Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons |
02/10/12 -
02/11/12 |
Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons, Boston |
Winter Kids' Concert & Family Fun Fair
Presented by Watertown Cooperative Nursery School February 11, 2012 Please join us for our Winter Kids’ Concert & Family Fun Fair Saturday February 11, 2012 11am – 2pm St. John’s Church 80 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown MA Children $8; Adults $10 Children 2 and under – free Open to the public, WCNS proudly presents Ethan Rossiter and his band, playing music kids and parents can enjoy together, followed by a children’s fair filled with fun activities and good food! Take a listen at:...
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Watertown Cooperative Nursery School |
02/11/12 |
St. John's United Methodist Church, Watertown |
Valentine Card Making Extravaganza
Presented by Artbeat at Artbeat The Creativity Store February 11, 2012 Artbeat holds its annual Valentine Card Making Extravaganza. The studio will transform into a factory for extra special unique cards to give to all your friends, family, or even your entire class! Choose from our colorful cards, lace doilies, paper hearts, ribbon, confetti, and more to create the perfect card for someone special. $12 flat fee to make as many cards as you would like.
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Artbeat |
02/11/12 |
Artbeat The Creativity Store, Arlington |
Adult Card Making Workshop
Presented by Artbeat at Artbeat The Creativity Store February 11, 2012 Create a unique and beautiful card for someone extra special. Enjoy a wide variety of extraordinary papers, beautiful stamps, and creative cutouts to make a truly stunning card for your loved ones. These elaborate cards are ideal for teens and adults so all participants should be 13 and up. Fee is $12 to make up to three dynamic Valentines Day cards.
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Artbeat |
02/11/12 |
Artbeat The Creativity Store, Arlington |
Spielberg Night & Auction Kickoff (sponsored by the Brotherhood of Temple Israel, Sharon)
Presented by Brotherhood of Temple Israel February 11, 2012 Steven Spielberg and Auction Kick-off Night - Saturday, February 11 at 7:30 pm. OPEN TO ALL !!! Join us for an evening discovering the work of Oscar, Emmy, and Golden Globe award-winner Steven Spielberg and kickoff the annual Brotherhood Auction. We'll see clips from his many movies and the impact he's had on films. We'll explore his life and how his Jewish roots influenced his films such as Raiders of the Lost Ark and Schindler's List. Further, we'll see how Spielberg's work led him to...
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Brotherhood of Temple Israel |
02/11/12 |
Temple Israel, Sharon |
enigmatic Contemporary Dance presents Breaking Ties
Presented by enigmatic Contemporary Dance at Green Street Studios February 10-February 11, 2012 You are cordially invited to the second annual performance of enigmatic Contemporary Dance as they showcase new works in "Breaking Ties".
What is enigmatic Contemporary Dance?
Under the Artistic Direction of founder and choreographer Heather Emley, enigmatic Contemporary Dance travels on a creative journey through choreography, music and dance. With an emphasis on athletic prowess combined with sinuous grace, Heather Emley’s choreography proves that dance...
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enigmatic Contemporary Dance |
02/10/12 -
02/11/12 |
Green Street Studios, Cambridge |
Springstep Class Sampler Day
Presented by Springstep at Springstep February 11, 2012 If you've always wanted to try a dance or fitness class at Springstep but didn't know if it was the right fit for you, or if you've taken the same class for years and want to branch out, come visit us at Springstep's Class Sampler Day!
Try some of Springstep's most popular classes to find your favorite. This Saturday afternoon Sampler Day features the following classes:
Bollywood
Youth Hip Hop (Ages 8-12)
Belly Dancing
Adult Hip Hop
Hoop...
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Springstep |
02/11/12 |
Springstep, Medford |
Four Films Toward Part V of Secret History of the Dividing Line, A True Account in Nine Parts
Presented by Harvard Film Archive at Harvard Film Archive February 11, 2012 Over the last 15 years, David Gatten (b.1971) has explored the intersection of the printed word and moving image. The resulting body of work illuminates a wide array of historical, conceptual and material concerns, while cataloging the variety of ways in which texts function in cinema as both language and image, writing and drawing, often times blurring the boundary between these categories. Using traditional research methods (reading old books) and non-traditional film processes (boiling...
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Harvard Film Archive |
02/11/12 |
Harvard Film Archive, Cambridge |
Jazzy Valentine with Roy Scott Big Band
Presented by Lake Pearl Luciano's February 11, 2012 Join The Roy Scott Big Band for their annual, nostalgic "Jazzy Valentine" concert that will transform Lake Pearl Luciano's in Wrentham (formerly King Philip Ballroom in the heyday of the Swing Era) into a dance hall from yesteryear! Guests include vocalist Ruth Debrot and instructors from ClubWest Dance Studios in North Attleboro. ClubWest instructors will provide demonstrations and introductory dance lessons throughout the evening. This year’s event will pay tribute to the...
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Lake Pearl Luciano's |
02/11/12 |
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