Events
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Bollywood Fitness Class
Presented by Springstep at Springstep January 14-March 3, 2012 In this Bollywood focused fitness class you will experience an energizing workout and learn a new routine each week as we explore the diverse high-energy dance forms of India. Garba, Fusion, Bollywood, and Bhangra will be taught through authentic choreography to the lively beats of the best of Bollywood films. Get some exercise while learning routines that will impress on any dance floor and are sure to leave your friends begging to steal your moves.
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Springstep |
01/14/12 -
03/03/12 |
Springstep, Medford |
The YoYo Show at Pontine Theatre, Saturday 3 March
Presented by Pontine Theatre March 3, 2012 Saturday, March 3, at 2pm, Pontine Theatre presents John & Rebecca Higby in The YoYo Show. As seen on David Letterman, they have performed in over 20 countries. In October 2011, John set a new Guinness World Record in Beijing, China. Over 20 million viewers on Chinese television watched as he lit 14 matches with a yoyo in 60 seconds. The 45-minute show will be followed by a workshop for all ages. Tickets are $8 for the performance and $12 for the workshop (which includes the price...
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Pontine Theatre |
03/03/12 |
West End Studio Theatre, Portsmouth |
How to Write Comedy Workshop
Presented by Leventhal-Sidman JCC at Leventhal-Sidman JCC March 4, 2012 Author Bill Scheft, longtime writer for the Late Show with David Letterman, will help unlock the secrets of writing monologue jokes at a workshop at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center in Newton. How to Write Comedy will be held on Sunday, March 4 at 7pm. Scheft, author of four books including Everything Hurts, will discuss how to write a topical joke, critique your material, and provide an authentic glimpse into the world of show business.
The workshop is part of the...
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Leventhal-Sidman JCC |
03/04/12 |
Leventhal-Sidman JCC, Newton Centre |
Esther: A One Act Opera for the whole family
Presented by Yiddish Book Center at National Yiddish Book Center March 4, 2012 Join us for hamantashen, a costume contest, interactive workshop, and a lively performance of the story of Purim! "Esther: A One-Act Opera" begins at 2PM, with an upbeat score, juggling, dancing, and wry, poignant lyrics that recount the story of Purim for the whole family. Free for children. Come at noon and attend an interactive drama workshop led by Leslie Elias, artistic director of Grumbling Gryphons Traveling Children's Theater. Dance, sing, and parade in a Purim Pageant...
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Yiddish Book Center |
03/04/12 |
National Yiddish Book Center, Amherst |
ACT Lecture| Bruce Yonemoto: Re-representations and Simulations
Presented by MIT Program in Art, Culture and Technology (ACT) March 5, 2012 Bruce Yonemoto works within the overlapping intersections of art and commerce, and the gallery world and cinema screen. Yonemoto juxtaposes cultural material from different international communities, such as those of the Japanese Americans, Nipo-Brasiliero, Peruvian Quechua and Hollywood communities. The photographic series North South East West focuses on the erased history of American Civil War soldiers of Asian descent. Yonemoto’s collaboration with Dr. Juli Carson deals with the...
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MIT Program in Art, Culture and Technology (ACT) |
03/05/12 |
ACT cube, Cambridge |
Camera Eye Photography Seminar I
Presented by Camera Eye Photography Workshops at Camera Eye Photography Workshops January 18-March 7, 2012 An intensive workshop where students will explore photographic seeing and visual thinking. In a small class setting we will discuss photographs in technical, formal, and conceptual terms. The class is a critique based workshop and will focus on the development of each individual’s unique way of seeing and development of a consistent photographic style. We will look at photographers who masterfully used the elements of light and creative use of the frame. Guest artists and critics from...
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Camera Eye Photography Workshops |
01/18/12 -
03/07/12 |
Camera Eye Photography Workshops, Somerville |
Intermediate Lofting
Presented by Cape Cod Maritime Museum at Cape Cod Maritime Museum March 5-March 9, 2012 This course is designed for the student who has an interest in building a boat on their own with no kits or pre-made construction materials. The course teaches how the designer's lines are laid down in three dimensions in order for hull shapes to be lifted in full scale patterns. Learn to understand offsets and how to fare a line. Learn the meaning of every line an architect uses to create a hull shape. It is here the real construction of the boat begins.
Instructor: Tony Davis, Arey's...
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Cape Cod Maritime Museum |
03/05/12 -
03/09/12 |
Cape Cod Maritime Museum, Barnstable |
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Capturing Insects with Pencil & Paper (Ages 9–13)
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Harvard Museum of Natural History |
03/10/12 |
Harvard Museum of Natural History, Cambridge |
Zumba Class
Presented by Springstep at Springstep January 14-March 10, 2012 This internationally renowned Latin-inspired fitness class will provide you with a calorie-burning fitness workout that is energizing and fun. You will learn to move your body rhythmically and aerobically to the spicy beat of Latin and other varieties of music. Pulling from the energetic movements of dances such as cumbia, merengue, salsa, hip hop, and rumba, this fitness form offers a fun, full-body workout that keeps students coming back for more!
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Springstep |
01/14/12 -
03/10/12 |
Springstep, Medford |
Creative Dance for Children (4-6) Class
Presented by Springstep at Springstep January 14-March 10, 2012 In this fun, creative class, children will experience and explore their imaginations by acting out stories, moving with props and musical instruments, navigating their physical space, playing games, and dancing to an exciting array of music. They will develop skills in listening, cooperation, sharing, taking turns, body control, and creative expression all while having a blast!
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Springstep |
01/14/12 -
03/10/12 |
Springstep, Medford |
Music Together (Ages Newborn-5) Class
Presented by Springstep at Springstep January 7-March 10, 2012 Music Together® is a nationally renowned music program for children (newborn to age five) and their parents or caregivers. In this class, you will learn songs and chants, while playful movement activities and instrumental jam sessions will expand your child’s natural enthusiasm for music and rhythm. Tuition includes a materials fee for two CDs and an illustrated songbook. For more information, visit www.mysticvalleymusictogether.com or contact Margit at...
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Springstep |
01/07/12 -
03/10/12 |
Springstep, Medford |
Music Together (Ages Newborn-5) Class
Presented by Springstep at Springstep January 7-March 10, 2012 Music Together® is a nationally renowned music program for children (newborn to age five) and their parents or caregivers. In this class, you will learn songs and chants, while playful movement activities and instrumental jam sessions will expand your child’s natural enthusiasm for music and rhythm. Tuition includes a materials fee for two CDs and an illustrated songbook. For more information, visit www.mysticvalleymusictogether.com or contact Margit at...
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Springstep |
01/07/12 -
03/10/12 |
Springstep, Medford |
Hoop Dancing for Kids Class
Presented by Springstep at Springstep January 14-March 10, 2012 Okay, so you've hula hooped - but have you mastered hooping around your hand, neck, feet, and all of the spaces in between? This class will introduce kids to the art of hooping which goes way beyond what they've learned during recess at school. Through mastering hooping skills to a variety of fun music styles, kids will learn coordination, rhythm and balance while defying gravity.
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Springstep |
01/14/12 -
03/10/12 |
Springstep, Medford |
Painting Trip with Charles Shurcliff
Presented by Concord Art Association at Concord Art Association March 4-March 10, 2012 Paint old classic Florida architecture reminiscent of a Tennessee Williams play, stroll the charming streets of Key West, immerse yourself and paint the surrounding tropical landscape and warm light with artist and teacher, Charles Shurcliff.
Artists will paint everyday in different locations with demos and instruction by Charlie, and at the end of each day we will meet for a group critique. This will be followed by group dinners (if you choose) to discuss the events of the day...
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Concord Art Association |
03/04/12 -
03/10/12 |
Concord Art Association, Concord |
Rainbow Tribe, Inc. presents 20iN2012
Presented by Rainbow Tribe. Inc. at Boston University Dance Theater March 9-March 11, 2012 A 20-year alumni celebration concert looking back on the founding, the bright present, and forward towards the exciting future of this ever-growing, ever-evolving Boston-based non-profit organization. Join Tribe, The Dance Company, Bside, Embrace, and organization alumni in celebrating this tremendous milestone by bringing your dancing shoes, and party attitude. You will laugh, you will cry, you will sing, and you will dance - most of all in your heart. This is one dance concert and...
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Rainbow Tribe. Inc. |
03/09/12 -
03/11/12 |
Boston University Dance Theater, Boston |
Boston Sea Rovers Underwater Show
Presented by Boston Sea Rovers March 10-March 11, 2012 Over 40 Saturday and Sunday Daytime Seminars, featuring still photography and video shows from around the underwater world. World renowned Saturday Evening Film Festival, featuring world famous filmmakers and explorers. Not a diver but want to try it? Check out Discover Scuba offered at the on-site pool. Exhibit hall with various dive gear/shop and travel industry booths. Special Sunday kids programs. Free parking!
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Boston Sea Rovers |
03/10/12 -
03/11/12 |
The CoCo Key Hotel & Water Resort, Danvers |
Music Together (Ages Newborn-5) Class
Presented by Springstep at Springstep January 9-March 12, 2012 Music Together® is a nationally renowned music program for children (newborn to age five) and their parents or caregivers. In this class, you will learn songs and chants, while playful movement activities and instrumental jam sessions will expand your child’s natural enthusiasm for music and rhythm. Tuition includes a materials fee for two CDs and an illustrated songbook. For more information, visit www.mysticvalleymusictogether.com or contact Margit at...
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Springstep |
01/09/12 -
03/12/12 |
Springstep, Medford |
Basic Sewing
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts February 8-March 14, 2012 An introduction to the fundamentals of sewing. Start with a given plan and work it through to completion using hand and machine sewing. Learn how to use a sewing machine, choose and cut patterns, and use basic sewing terms, methods and tools. Completion qualifies students for intermediate and advanced sewing classes. Machines and materials will be provided. Limit 6 students
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
02/08/12 -
03/14/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Music Together (Ages Newborn-5) Class
Presented by Springstep at Springstep January 11-March 14, 2012 Music Together® is a nationally renowned music program for children (newborn to age five) and their parents or caregivers. In this class, you will learn songs and chants, while playful movement activities and instrumental jam sessions will expand your child’s natural enthusiasm for music and rhythm. Tuition includes a materials fee for two CDs and an illustrated songbook. For more information, visit www.mysticvalleymusictogether.com or contact Margit at...
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Springstep |
01/11/12 -
03/14/12 |
Springstep, Medford |
Music Together (Ages Newborn-5) Class
Presented by Springstep at Springstep January 11-March 14, 2012 Music Together® is a nationally renowned music program for children (newborn to age five) and their parents or caregivers. In this class, you will learn songs and chants, while playful movement activities and instrumental jam sessions will expand your child’s natural enthusiasm for music and rhythm. Tuition includes a materials fee for two CDs and an illustrated songbook. For more information, visit www.mysticvalleymusictogether.com or contact Margit at...
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Springstep |
01/11/12 -
03/14/12 |
Springstep, Medford |
Upholstery
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 12-March 15, 2012 Learn the art and craft of fine upholstery, working on your own furniture. We’ll cover stripping, spring tie-off, covering, cushions and the use of materials and tools including sewing machines. Bring your piece to the first class. All levels welcome. Note: Large chairs take more than one semester; beginners may wish to start with a dining chair or ottoman. (Storage is limited. No love seats, chaise lounges, sofas.)
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/12/12 -
03/15/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Music Together (Ages Newborn-5) Class
Presented by Springstep at Springstep January 13-March 16, 2012 Music Together® is a nationally renowned music program for children (newborn to age five) and their parents or caregivers. In this class, you will learn songs and chants, while playful movement activities and instrumental jam sessions will expand your child’s natural enthusiasm for music and rhythm. Tuition includes a materials fee for two CDs and an illustrated songbook. For more information, visit www.mysticvalleymusictogether.com or contact Margit at...
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Springstep |
01/13/12 -
03/16/12 |
Springstep, Medford |
Music Together (Ages Newborn-5) Class
Presented by Springstep at Springstep January 13-March 16, 2012 Music Together® is a nationally renowned music program for children (newborn to age five) and their parents or caregivers. In this class, you will learn songs and chants, while playful movement activities and instrumental jam sessions will expand your child’s natural enthusiasm for music and rhythm. Tuition includes a materials fee for two CDs and an illustrated songbook. For more information, visit www.mysticvalleymusictogether.com or contact Margit at...
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Springstep |
01/13/12 -
03/16/12 |
Springstep, Medford |
MFA: Studio Art Classes Winter Session
Presented by Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) at Museum of Fine Arts Boston January 3-March 16, 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) |
01/03/12 -
03/16/12 |
Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Boston |
Boston Bhangra Classes
Presented by Boston Bhangra, Inc March 19, 2011-March 17, 2012 Bhangra! Bhangra! Bhangra! Bhangra is one of the fastest growing dance forms in the world! It is traditionally a folk dance based out of the Indian sub-continent. However, it is now being used in hip hop songs and ALL indian parties out there!
If you love dance, and want to try something that is new, fun, energetic and where you will get a great workout, check out this class!
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Boston Bhangra, Inc |
03/19/11 -
03/17/12 |
Brookline Ballet Studio, Brookline |
MFA: Studio Art Classes: Children Winter Class Session
Presented by Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) at Museum of Fine Arts Boston January 7-March 17, 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) |
01/07/12 -
03/17/12 |
Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Boston |
MFA: Studio Art Classes: Teen Winter Class Session
Presented by Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) at Museum of Fine Arts Boston January 7-March 17, 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) |
01/07/12 -
03/17/12 |
Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Boston |
Teen Woodworking
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 22-March 18, 2012 Our woodworking program welcomes students ages 4 to 17. As students gain experience, they build skills and familiarity with tools and materials. Teens advance to shop etiquette, milling, joinery, layout and basic power tools. Teens 17 and up may join our adult classes.
Each class incorporates beginners and experienced students, with new projects each session. Small classes allow for ample individual attention. All classes emphasize safety and the pleasure of making things and...
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/22/12 -
03/18/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
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Case Binding
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
03/11/12 -
03/18/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Assemblages with Found Objects
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts February 5-March 18, 2012 Discarded wood, sewing notions, vintage toys and family snapshots – combine objects like these with glue and ingenuity to make an evocative 3-D assemblage. With a master assemblage artist, create new meanings by recombining old objects both cherished and banal. All levels welcome. Limit 8 students
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
02/05/12 -
03/18/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |