Events
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Festival For Pianists
Presented by Winchester Community Music School at Winchester Community Music School June 25-June 29, 2012 Open to pianists ages 7-18, this Festival for pianist is a great way to make new friends and share music together! It helps build musicianship skills that go far beyond what is taught in the regular your weekly piano lesson. This program features three levels, Music Reader Presto (ages 7-10), Collaborative Piano (ages 9-18), The Well-Rounded Pianist (ages 11-18), and Master Class Track (ages 11-18). No Audition required. Simply register for the program. All participants must submit a...
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Winchester Community Music School |
06/25/12 -
06/29/12 |
Winchester Community Music School, Winchester |
Vocal Arts Festival
Presented by Winchester Community Music School at Winchester Community Music School June 18-June 22, 2012 Open to singers ranging from ages 10-18, male and female. This week-long Festival is designed to assist you with the integration of singing with movement and acting to bring your vocal study to a new level. Each participant is assigned two pieces of music, musical theatre and art song, along with an acting dialogue. These tools will be used throughout the week to help you learn that singing is much more than "just singing."
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Winchester Community Music School |
06/18/12 -
06/22/12 |
Winchester Community Music School, Winchester |
Music Adventure Week
Presented by Winchester Community Music School at Winchester Community Music School June 25-June 29, 2012 Music Adventure is a wonderful week-long program just for kids ages 4-8! Come explore music through song, movement, stories, games and art projects. With fun activities, your child can discover how rhythm and melody work together to create music. Younger students create their own musical instrument, while older students learn how to play the recorder.
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Winchester Community Music School |
06/25/12 -
06/29/12 |
Winchester Community Music School, Winchester |
Still Life Workshop with Sam Vokey
Presented by The Guild of Boston Artists at The Guild of Boston Artists June 28-June 30, 2012 Sam Vokey is one of the Guild of Boston Artists’ most distinguished painters. Painting in thetradition of the "Boston School", he studied at the R.H. Ives Gammell Studio in Boston from 1989- 1994. While at the Gammell Studio, Vokey also worked privately with two of the senior Boston School artists, Robert Cormier and Robert Douglas Hunter. The classic raining he received during this period, with its emphasis on working directly from life and in natural light, is at the center...
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The Guild of Boston Artists |
06/28/12 -
06/30/12 |
The Guild of Boston Artists, Boston |
A (Re)Movable Feast
Presented by Boston Babydolls Burlesque at The Davis Square Theater June 8-June 9, 2012 The Boston Babydolls (winners of The Boston Phoenix's Reader Poll three years in a row!) present a menu of hot, fresh, burlesque routines all based on that most primal of needs... appetite. Food will fly, drinks will splash, and waitresses will offer full-service in this sexy, funny, revue.
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Boston Babydolls Burlesque |
06/08/12 -
06/09/12 |
The Davis Square Theater , Somerville |
Teddy Bear Check-up Day at Stone Zoo!
Presented by Stone Zoo at Stone Zoo June 2, 2012 Visit Stone Zoo on June 2 with your favorite teddy bear for a day of cuddly fun! Zoo staff will be on hand to give your bear a check-up and clean bill of health. Later, march through the Zoo in the Teddy Bear Parade and say hello to Smoky and Bubba, Stone Zoo’s resident black bears!
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Stone Zoo |
06/02/12 |
Stone Zoo, Stoneham |
Fiber Revival
Presented by Historic New England at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm August 11, 2012 Join the Newburyport Spinners Guild and Historic New England for a day-long exploration of fiber arts, featuring demonstrations of needle felting, hand-spinning, weaving, and alpaca and sheep husbandry, colonial rug making, and knitting. Try your hand with a vintage sock-making machine. Wash, comb, spin, and weave wool from our resident sheep. Vendors offer a variety of natural fibers, yarn, and equipment. To register for specific specialist-led workshops on weaving, felting, dyeing, and...
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Historic New England |
08/11/12 |
Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, Newbury |
June 8 Free Second Friday
Presented by Smith College Museum of Art at Smith College Museum of Art June 8, 2012 Au Revoir DEBUSSY'S PARIS – Closing June 10
4–6 PM Hands on! art-making for ages 4+ w/adult (while supplies last)
6–6:30 PM Open Eyes: informal guided gallery conversation
Museum Shop open 10–8 PM
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Smith College Museum of Art |
06/08/12 |
Smith College Museum of Art, Northampton |
Rock-a-Baby Music Jam
Presented by Leventhal-Sidman JCC at Sharon Community Center May 4-June 15, 2012 Your child has a chance to be “in the band” with the Rock-a-Baby trio of teachers from New York City. With zany puppets, dancing, instruments and music ranging from classical to jazz to children’s songs to rock and roll, Rock-a-Baby will give your child a stimulating and educations musical experience. Geared for children ages 0-3, with adult. Class held on Fridays, from May 4-June 15 from 9:30-10:15am at the Sharon Community Center (219 Massapoag Avenue) in Sharon. Cost is...
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Leventhal-Sidman JCC |
05/04/12 -
06/15/12 |
Sharon Community Center, Sharon |
Master Class with David Deveau
Presented by Rockport Music at Shalin Liu Performance Center June 19, 2012 Watch a master pianist and teacher coach young artists in advanced repertoire. A renowned member of the music faculty at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, David Deveau has presented master classes in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and China. Open to the public, no reservations required.
David Deveau is a pianist on the faculty at MIT and the Rockport Music Artistic Director.
Free and open to the public, no reservations required.
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Rockport Music |
06/19/12 |
Shalin Liu Performance Center, Rockport |
Fundamentals of Silly Voices with Brenda Huggins!
Presented by Puppet Showplace Theatre at Puppet Showplace Theatre May 7-May 28, 2012 Puppeteers are known for their vocal versatility. Want to learn their secrets? Whether you're a singer or actor, comedian or magician, a politician or a puppeteer, this foundational skills class will give you everything you need for excellent and creative vocal performance.
Students will explore their own vocal range while learning techniques for proper breath support, projection, and good vocal health. The class will cover the basics of vocal techniques and philosophies such as...
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Puppet Showplace Theatre |
05/07/12 -
05/28/12 |
Puppet Showplace Theatre, Brookline |
Monster Makers: Puppet Building and Design Camp
Presented by Puppet Showplace Theatre at Puppet Showplace Theatre June 25-June 29, 2012 Instructor: Brad Shur, PST Artist in Residence
Date: 6/25 through 6/29, 8:30am to 4:00pm
Age: 7-12
Location: Puppet Showplace Theatre
To Register: Call the Brookline Rec Department at 617-730-2069. Only 15 spots available...apply today!
Can you imagine the world’s craziest monster? Do you like making stuff by hand? Then Puppet Showplace Theatre wants YOU for Monster Makers! In this new one-week summer camp kids will experience the process of puppet...
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Puppet Showplace Theatre |
06/25/12 -
06/29/12 |
Puppet Showplace Theatre, Brookline |
Talk to the Hand! Puppetry and Performance Skills Camp
Presented by Puppet Showplace Theatre at Puppet Showplace Theatre August 20-August 24, 2012 Instructor: Jacek Zuzanski of Dream Tale Puppets
Date: 8/20 through 8/24, 8:30am to 4:00pm
Age: 7-12
To Register: Call the Brookline Rec Department at 617-730-2069. Only 15 spots available...apply today!
Puppeteers can bring entire worlds to life using just the tips of their fingers. Want to know their secrets? Now is your chance! In this new one-week summer camp students will explore the manipulation techniques used to bring different styles of puppets to...
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Puppet Showplace Theatre |
08/20/12 -
08/24/12 |
Puppet Showplace Theatre, Brookline |
Brookstock: A Music Festival for Brookline Where 1969 Meets 2012
Presented by Brookline Music School at Pine Manor College, Ellsworth Theater June 1, 2012 In addition to performances by Brookline Music School ensembles, we will be presenting original music from Brookline's most promising young bands, singer/songwriters, and composers.
BMS ensembles will be performing music from 1969, the final year in an amazing decade of American popular music, one which laid the foundation for all that followed. Brookstock seeks to contrast this music with music being created here and now by today's young musicians. The similarities and...
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Brookline Music School |
06/01/12 |
Pine Manor College, Ellsworth Theater, Chestnut Hill |
The BARDS Program
Presented by Commonwealth Shakespeare Company at Paramount Theatre July 16-August 11, 2012 The BARDS Program: July 16 - August 11, 2012
The Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's Summer BARDS (Boston Adolescent Renaissance Drama School) Program is an intensive summer training program for high school students. Come spend your summer training with professional actors, honing your craft and tackling Shakespeare!
For four weeks, BARD students participate in a series of skills-building classes in voice, movement, and acting, as well as master classes led by guest...
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Commonwealth Shakespeare Company |
07/16/12 -
08/11/12 |
Paramount Theatre, Boston |
Screenwriting 101
Presented by NewTV at NewTV May 29-May 30, 2012 Struggling to put the pen to the paper and write out that great story? Screenwriting 101 is a two-day course designed to help aspiring writers hone these often overlooked aspects of the screenwriting craft and provide guidelines as to how they can best exhibit their finished work.
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NewTV |
05/29/12 -
05/30/12 |
NewTV, Newton Highlands |
Youth Chamber Music Institute, Summer Program for ages 7-14
Presented by New School of Music at New School of Music July 23-August 3, 2012 Come play with your friends with an introduction to chamber playing! String and piano students, ages 7-14, are invited to join us for a two week long program to make music with other aspiring young musicians. Throughout the two weeks participants will engage in chamber repertoire, master classes and music theory for beginners through collaborative activities and games.
Dates: July 23- August 3, 2012
Times: 9:00-1:00pm
Ages: 7-14
Fee: $550
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New School of Music |
07/23/12 -
08/03/12 |
New School of Music, Cambridge |
Kids' Cabaret, summer musical theater program for ages 7-14
Presented by New School of Music at New School of Music July 2-July 20, 2012 Throughout this three week musical theater program, kids work in a fun, up-beat and supportive atmosphere. Classes incorporate singing, acting and dancing plus prop and set design. Throughout the program, team-building is integral to the learning process and is explored through theater games, script-writing exercises and improvisation. The session culminates in performances of songs, scenes and dance from the musical theater repertoire.
Date: July 2 - July 20, 2012; No class on...
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New School of Music |
07/02/12 -
07/20/12 |
New School of Music, Cambridge |
Group Piano: Learn & Listen— An exploration of the Piano! Summer Program for ages 7-10
Presented by New School of Music at New School of Music June 25-July 6, 2012 Learn & Listen— An exploration of the Piano! For ages 7-10 years old
Through these two weeks, students will get the opportunity to learn basic piano skills, explore the many great masterpieces of piano music and learn to write their own music through basic theory and rhythm activities!
Two week program.
Times: 9:00-12:00pm
Ages: 7-10
Fee: $400
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New School of Music |
06/25/12 -
07/06/12 |
New School of Music, Cambridge |
World Music Explorers; a summer program for ages 5-10
Presented by New School of Music at New School of Music August 13-August 17, 2012 A hands-on introduction to world instruments, dance and art. Students explore the world through music through a series of daylong workshops to include dance, song and games from around the world all led by New School master musicians.
Dates: August 13 - 17, 2012
Times: 9:00-3:30pm
Ages: 5-10
Fee: $400
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New School of Music |
08/13/12 -
08/17/12 |
New School of Music, Cambridge |
Introduction to Cello and Violin; a summer program for ages 5 - 10
Presented by New School of Music at New School of Music August 6-August 17, 2012 During this two week program, children ages 5 - 10 years old will be able to try, hands-on, the cello and violin. Program will integrate singing, movement and musical games to strengthen their musical knowledge.
Dates: August 6 - 17, 2012
Times: 9:00 - 12:00pm
Ages: 5-10
Fee: $400; instruments provided
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New School of Music |
08/06/12 -
08/17/12 |
New School of Music, Cambridge |
Musikgarten, Family Music for ages newborn - 3 years old
Presented by New School of Music at New School of Music July 5-August 9, 2012 A music class for newborns through three year olds and the adults who love them!
Designed for caregivers and their babies/toddlers to take together, these weekly classes help you learn how to play musically with your children. Together you’ll sing, chant, move, dance, listen, and play simple instruments, all activities that bridge the natural connection between music and movement . When you go home, you can continue the fun with a superb CD recorded by a fine...
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New School of Music |
07/05/12 -
08/09/12 |
New School of Music, Cambridge |
Piano Master Classes with Janice Weber & Timothy McFarland
Presented by New School of Music at New School of Music June 16-June 17, 2012 Masterclass Facilitators:
Janice Weber
Saturday, June 16th at 11am
A summa cum laude graduate of the Eastman School of Music, Miss Weber has performed at the White House, Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall, National Gallery of Art, and Boston's Symphony Hall. She has appeared with the Boston Pops, Chautauqua Symphony, New Jersey Symphony, Hilton Head Orchestra, Sarajevo Philharmonic, and Syracuse Symphony in concertos of Hanson, Sowerby, Stenhammar,...
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New School of Music |
06/16/12 -
06/17/12 |
New School of Music, Cambridge |
Drawing in the Galleries
Presented by Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) at Museum of Fine Arts Boston February 8-June 27, 2012 Join us every Wednesday evening for an opportunity to sketch from live models and/or from objects in our collections. A facilitator provides insights on drawing technique and the artist-model relationship as it informs the creation of artwork. Limited drawing materials are provided to encourage spontaneous participation. Gallery location varies; ask at the Sharf Visitor Center.
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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) |
02/08/12 -
06/27/12 |
Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Boston |
MFA: Summer Teen Studio Art Intensives
Presented by Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) at Museum of Fine Arts Boston June 18-August 17, 2012 Create art this summer! The MFA offers summer weekly studio art intensives for teens starting June 25 through August 13 (last class August 17). The classes are taught by experienced educators who are also professional artists. Students are invited to question, explore, experiment, and solve problems as they create and interact with art. The Museum’s collections provide an unparalleled opportunity to study the processes of artists past and present from a variety of cultural...
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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) |
06/18/12 -
08/17/12 |
Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Boston |
MFA: Studio Art Classes: Teen Spring Classes Session
Presented by Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) at Museum of Fine Arts Boston March 24-June 9, 2012 Register for MFA Studio Art Classes for teens. Classes are offered for ages 12-14 and 15-18. The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, offers studio art classes and workshops taught by experienced educators who are also professional artists. The Museum’s collections provide an unparalleled opportunity to study the processes of artists past and present from a variety of cultural perspectives. Class sizes are limited to ensure that students of all levels benefit from these experiences.
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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) |
03/24/12 -
06/09/12 |
Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Boston |
MFA: Studio Art Classes Spring Session
Presented by Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) at Museum of Fine Arts Boston March 18-June 17, 2012 The MFA offers a wide range of courses in drawing, acrylic painting, oil painting, watercolor, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, stone carving, and much more. Classes meet once a week for either 8 to 10 weeks, or as one- and two-day workshops.
The Museum’s collections provide an unparalleled opportunity to our studio art students to study the processes of artists past and present from a variety of cultural perspectives. The MFA’s classes and workshops are taught...
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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) |
03/18/12 -
06/17/12 |
Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Boston |
MFA: Studio Art Classes: Children Spring Session
Presented by Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) at Museum of Fine Arts Boston March 24-June 16, 2012 Register for the children's MFA Studio Art Classes. The children's program is intended for ages 5-6, 7-8, and 9-11 and includes 10-week Saturday classes or Sunday classes. Students sketch and explore the Museum’s galleries, then respond to what they have seen through drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, printmaking projects, and more.
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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) |
03/24/12 -
06/16/12 |
Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Boston |
Studio Art Classes Children Program: Weekly Journeys through Art
Presented by Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) at Museum of Fine Arts Boston June 18-August 24, 2012 Looking for alternatives to camp? The MFA offers weekly summer art classes for kids starting June 18 through August 20 (last class August 24). Each morning and afternoon course focuses on a specific theme. Groups of up to 12 children (grouped by age) discover new places and cultures; visit our galleries; draw, paint, sculpt, collage, and print in studio art classrooms. Students may register for multiple weeks and both morning and afternoon sessions.
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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) |
06/18/12 -
08/24/12 |
Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Boston |
Glass Blowing Demonstration
Presented by Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology July 26, 2012 Director Peter Houk and students from MIT’s Glass Lab—within the Department of Materials Science and Engineering—open their facility for an exclusive glimpse into the tools and techniques similar to those used to create the works on view in Josiah McElheny: Some Pictures of the Infinite. The program includes a glass blowing demonstration.
Space is limited. For ages 12 and up. Participants will meet in Cambridge, MA.
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Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA) |
07/26/12 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston |