Events
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William Fitzsimmons
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Bowery Presents |
02/17/12 |
Royale, Boston |
Kimberly Fraser, Brian Conway & Mark Simos
Presented by notloB Music at Unity Somerville February 17, 2012 Kimberly Fraser
http://www.kimberleyfraser.com/
Kimberley Fraser was born on Cape Breton Island, and nurtured within its rich musical heritage. She first began to impress audiences at the age of three with her step-dancing talents. Soon after that she took up both the fiddle and the piano. Though still in her 20s, Kimberley’s already has a distinguished career. She has traveled the world, from Victoria to Afghanistan, performing at venues such as The Kennedy...
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notloB Music |
02/17/12 |
Unity Somerville, Somerville |
Ruth Moody Band
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick at The Center for Arts in Natick February 17, 2012 A founding member of the internationally renowned, Billboard-charting trio The Wailin' Jennys and former lead singer of the Canadian roots band Scruj MacDuhk (the band that would later become The Duhks), Ruth Moody has performed in sold-out venues around the world, made numerous critically-acclaimed albums, and has appeared more than a dozen times on the national radio show A Prairie Home Companion. The Ruth Moody Band features Ruth along with Adam Dobres (electric guitar), Adrian Dolan...
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TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick |
02/17/12 |
The Center for Arts in Natick, Natick |
AcousticaElectronica
Presented by toUch performance art at Oberon February 10-February 17, 2012 toUch performance art presents AcousticaElectronica at OBERON, bringing an exciting new addition to Boston’s nightlife. toUch also proudly presents five of Boston’s hottest DJ’s: The WIG, Mike Swells, David Day, George Vala, and Randy Deshaies playing pre-show and post-show sets.
AcousticaElectronica blends the virtuosity found in the classical concert hall with the infectious energy of the late-night dance club. The best of both worlds: artistic depth...
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toUch performance art |
02/10/12 -
02/17/12 |
Oberon, Cambridge |
Glitter and Gold: Opera Jewels of the Gilded Age
Presented by Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum February 17, 2012 Step back into the 1890's as Theatre Street Productions presents a living history concert of selections from grand opera and seasonal favorites. The concert will feature soprano Andrea Gregori, tenor Steven Nanni, baritone John Rozzoni, mezzo-soprano Kasey Stewart and pianist Margaret Reitz in excerpts from Faust, Carmen, Don Giovanni, and more. This will be Theatre Street's third appearance at Ventfort Hall since their debut performance in 2008.
$30 per person includes...
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Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum |
02/17/12 |
Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum, Lenox |
Väsen
Presented by Club Passim at Club Passim February 17, 2012 Olov Johansson and Mikael Marin started playing together as teenagers around 1980. During the early 1980's they would regularly visit Curt and Ivar Tallroth and Eric Sahlström, older musicians who lived nearby in the Uppland region, where they would play and learn traditional music from them. In this way they became a link in the living tradition that Swedish folk music has enjoyed through the centuries. "The sound may be traditional, but the attitude is completely modern, mixing...
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Club Passim |
02/17/12 |
Club Passim, Cambridge |
Black History Month Jazz Band Concert
Presented by Wheaton College February 17, 2012 Under the direction of Rick Britto, the ensemble performs the music of Charlie "Bird" Parker, John Coltrane and other jazz masters.
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Wheaton College |
02/17/12 |
Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts, Norton |
Danny Kalb
Presented by Johnny D's Uptown Restaurant & Music Club at Johnny D's Uptown Restaurant & Music Club February 17, 2012 Danny Kalb has long been recognized as one of America’s foremost guitarists. He is best known as the founding member of the legendary the Blues Project along with Al Kooper, a band that became one of the best-loved of the mid ’60?s, developing a strong national following and influencing untold numbers of aspiring young blues guitarists.
http://dannykalb.net/
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Johnny D's Uptown Restaurant & Music Club |
02/17/12 |
Johnny D's Uptown Restaurant & Music Club, Boston |
UNH Faculty Composers Concert
Presented by University of New Hampshire February 17, 2012 The UNH Faculty Concert Series presents the Faculty Composers Concert on Friday, February 17, 2012 beginning at 8:00 p.m. in the Bratton Recital Hall of the Paul Creative Arts Center, featuring the music of Christopher Kies, Michael Annicchiarico, and others. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call the UNH Department of Music at 603-862-2404.
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University of New Hampshire |
02/17/12 |
Bratton Recital Hall, Durham |
Amy Black and Danielle Miaglia
Presented by Me and Thee Coffeehouse February 17, 2012 Come out for a full night of music with two powerful singer/songwriters. Amy will be there as a quartet (vocals, bass, acoustic, and electric guitars) and Danielle will rock the house with her one woman show.
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Me and Thee Coffeehouse |
02/17/12 |
Me and Thee Coffeehouse, Marblehead |
Acoustica Electronica
Presented by Oberon at Oberon February 10-February 17, 2012 AcousticaElectronica blends the virtuosity found in the classical concert hall with the infectious energy of the late-night dance club. The best of both worlds: artistic depth and irresistible appeal. It is sexy and classy, sensuous and stoic, irreverent and reverential. Bach meets a dance club back-beat, Chopin meets trance, Carmen’s habanera and Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata are blended with house music for a listening experience unlike anything you have ever heard before. ...
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Oberon |
02/10/12 -
02/17/12 |
Oberon, Cambridge |
Vladimir Spivakov & Olga Kern
Presented by Rebecca Davis Public Relations at Sanders Theatre February 17, 2012 Vladimir Spivakov and Olga Kern Internationally Acclaimed Violinist and Pianist Visit Boston Friday, February 17, Sanders Theatre, Cambridge Performing - Repertoire of Brahms, Stravinsky, Pärt, Franck, Schnittke and Shostakovich "A refined and aristocratic artist. His playing is not only extraordinarily persuasive, even exhilarating on a purely technical level, but bespeaks a refined and probing musical mind." The New York Times (on Vladimir Spivakov) "This...
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Rebecca Davis Public Relations |
02/17/12 |
Sanders Theatre, Cambridge |
Infant/Toddler Sing-Along
Presented by Boston Public Library at Boston Public Library February 17, 2012 Come join us for a lively half hour of music and motion for infants and toddlers (Ages 0-5).
Central Library in Copley Square
Rey Childrens' Room
700 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
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Boston Public Library |
02/17/12 |
Boston Public Library, Boston |
The Bach B-Minor Mass - Worcester Chorus Performance
Presented by Music Worcester, Inc. at Mechanics Hall February 18, 2012 Worcester Music Festival presents The Worcester Chorus, Christopher Shepard, Artistic Director, with the Holy Cross College Chamber Choir, special guest soloists, and accompanied by the early music ensemble Arcadia Players, Ian Watson, Artistic Director. The Bach B-Minor Mass stands as one of the greatest pieces in choral repertoire and will be performed by some of the best Bach artists in the area - in an acoustic gem of a building in Worcester.
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Music Worcester, Inc. |
02/18/12 |
Mechanics Hall, Worcester |
Boston Chamber Music Society
Presented by Indian Hill Music at The Kalliroscope Gallery February 18, 2012 Boston Chamber Music Society
Saturday, February 18 at 8 pm
The Kalliroscope Gallery; Groton, MA
New England’s preeminent BCMS has built a reputation for impassioned performances, ripened over time by the long personal and professional histories of its member musicians.
Harumi Rhodes, violin
Marcus Thompson, viola
Ronald Thomas, cello
Mihae Lee, piano
MOZART: Duo for Violin and Viola in G, K. 423
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Indian Hill Music |
02/18/12 |
The Kalliroscope Gallery, Groton |
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Boston College University Wind Ensemble - "Symphonies"
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Boston College Bands |
02/18/12 |
Boston College Gasson Hall, Room 100, Chestnut Hill |
Classic Albums Live: Dark Side of the Moon
Presented by CityStage & Symphony Hall at Symphony Hall - Springfield February 18, 2012 Remember when you used to listen to an entire album? Classic Albums Live does. In a thrilling concert for all Pink Floyd fans, Dark Side of the Moon will be recreated live on stage cover to cover, note for note, and cut for cut, by top-notch musicians who will blow you away! Let the great Dark Side of the Moon album reveal itself through Classic Albums Live to remind us of the ongoing relevance of the musical genius that originally prevailed when the album was first released in 1973. Since...
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CityStage & Symphony Hall |
02/18/12 |
Symphony Hall - Springfield, Springfield |
Returning to the Piano A group piano class for adults with some previous study
Presented by New School of Music at New School of Music January 14-February 18, 2012 Piano class for those with some previous study-no matter how long ago, it will come back! Class will focus on reading music, some group playing, simple harmony and the music of all types now available at every level. Piano or Keyboard required at home.
Date: Saturdays, January 14-February 18th Fee: $175 (6 classes)
Time: 10:00-11:00am Instructor: Trudi Van Slyck
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New School of Music |
01/14/12 -
02/18/12 |
New School of Music, Cambridge |
Tosca from the Royal Opera House, London
Presented by Coolidge Corner Theatre at Coolidge Corner Theatre February 18, 2012 Powerful music, a gripping story and a tragic end: Puccini's ever-popular Tosca performed at London's Royal Opera House with a fabulous cast. Among the star singers in this revival are Angela Gheorghiu, Jonas Kaufmann and Bryn Terfel. Jonathan Kent's detailed production draws to the full on the historical backdrop of Rome in 1800, a political world of control and suspicion, beautifully evoked in Paul Brown's lavish designs.
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Coolidge Corner Theatre |
02/18/12 |
Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brookline |
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Allstar Weekend
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House of Blues |
02/18/12 |
House of Blues, Boston |
The Mechanics and 21st Century Technology: Inside the Mighty Wurlitzer
Presented by The Hanover Theatre at The Hanover Theatre February 18, 2012 The Hanover Theatre’s Mighty Wurlitzer theatre organ is a wonderful blend of traditional building techniques and modern day technology. Join Curator Don Phipps and his team to learn about the mechanics that control the instrument’s 2,400 pipes. Find out how modern technology is used to create flexibility and control. Sample components of the organ will be on display and tours of the organ chamber will be available followed by a special mini concert by resident organist Len...
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The Hanover Theatre |
02/18/12 |
The Hanover Theatre, Worcester |
Catherine Russell
Presented by MASS MoCA at MASS MoCA February 18, 2012 “After a long, circuitous career path including stints with David Bowie, Paul Simon, Jackson Brown, Levon Helm, and Rosanne Cash, (Cather Russell’s) return to the family fold has given many reasons for jazz fans to rejoice. Mining a treasure trove of double entendre-laden blues, vintage jazz tunes, and Tin Pan Alley gems, the native New Yorker brings a visceral connection to old-time material, delivering the songs as if they were written yesterday, just for her.”...
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MASS MoCA |
02/18/12 |
MASS MoCA, North Adams |
Edward Cohen 10th Anniversary Memorial Concert
Presented by MIT Music and Theater Arts at Killian Hall at MIT February 18, 2012 Sarah Brady, flute; Eran Egozy, clarinet; Charles Dimmick and Gabriela Diaz, violin; Noriko Herndon, viola; Miriam Bolkosky, cello; Sarah Bob, piano; Aaron Trant, percussion. The program will feature a new work for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano, and percussion by MIT alumnus Andrew McPherson; Edward Cohen's Clarinet Quintet, the Capriccio for solo piano, and the Suite for solo flute; Echo, for piano trio by Marjorie Merryman. 8pm, Killian Hall. Free and open to the public. Visit...
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MIT Music and Theater Arts |
02/18/12 |
Killian Hall at MIT, Cambridge |
Lousiana style Cajun & Zydeco Mardi Gras Ball
Presented by Lagniappe Productions February 18, 2012 The annual Cajun & Zydeco Mardi Gras Ball celebrates it's 20th anniversary this year with an extended lineup of four bands and an earlier start time of 5:00 pm.--------- One of the only authentic Mardi Gras celebrations in New England, the event features a costume contest with prizes in a variety of categories including best group, best couple and best individual and a grand cash prize for best overall costume. ----------- Featured bands this year include two 2012 Grammy...
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Lagniappe Productions |
02/18/12 |
Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, Cranston |
The Cat’s Pajamas
Presented by Club Passim at Club Passim February 18, 2012 The Cat’s Pajamas makes very cool music for kids, bringing a musical comedy twist to high-octane kid-rock. The Cats put on more than a concert—they invite the audience from the very first note to enter a wild, wonderful world of stories, dance, puppets and props, all backed by a band making great music that just happens to be for kids. Up and down the East Coast, The Cat’s Pajamas captures the imagination of children while thoroughly engaging their families. "The Cat's...
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Club Passim |
02/18/12 |
Club Passim, Cambridge |
JCA Orchestra: Wheelworks
Presented by Jazz Composers Allliance at Cambridge Family YMCA Theatre February 18, 2012 The Jazz Composers Alliance will present a program of new creative music featuring compositions for the 19-piece JCA Orchestra by resident composers Jim Hobbs, Darrell Katz, Bill Lowe, Bob Pilkington, and Norm Zocher. The concert will premiere Katz’s second improvisational cantata, Wheelworks, an 8-movement piece built around quotations of Albert Einstein concerning bicycles and the nature of life, learning, war, and peace. Featured will be singer Rebecca Shrimpton. “The band...
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Jazz Composers Allliance |
02/18/12 |
Cambridge Family YMCA Theatre, Cambridge |
Ross Livermore Band
Presented by Johnny D's Uptown Restaurant & Music Club at Johnny D's Uptown Restaurant & Music Club February 17-February 18, 2012 The Ross Livermore Band blends funk, soul, jazz, and roots music together to create an unforgettable and highly danceable sound. Ross Livermore started as a solo songwriter in Boston, and often compared to the stylings of Incubus, Ben Harper and Stevie Wonder. The Ross Livermore Band consists of Ross Livermore on Vox/Guitar, Paul Dumas on Drums/Vox, Neil Taylor on Bass/Vox, and Jonathan Bousquet on Saxophone/Clarinet.
http://rosslivermoreband.com/
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Johnny D's Uptown Restaurant & Music Club |
02/17/12 -
02/18/12 |
Johnny D's Uptown Restaurant & Music Club, Boston |
Primary Source Concert: Mozart and Beethoven
Presented by Primary Source Concerts February 18, 2012 Primary Source Concert: “Between House and Stage: Public and Private Music Making in the 18th Century” Mozart’s “ The Magic Flute” arranged for String Quartet [1797] Beethoven’s Septet for winds and strings, opus 20 Gabriela Diaz, Gabriel Boyers, Margaret Dyer, David Russell, Ben Seltzer, Anne Howarth, Adam Smith, David Goodchild On Display: First and Early editions of the Magic Flute, including the chamber music arrangements to be performed, together...
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Primary Source Concerts |
02/18/12 |
Goethe-Institut Boston, Boston |
Orpheus Singers present American Moderns
Presented by The Orpheus Singers at Emmanuel Church, Boston February 18, 2012 The Orpheus Singers, James Olesen, music director present American Moderns Works by Elliott Carter, Aaron Copland, Irving Fine, Andrew Imbrie with Karen Harvey, Piano
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The Orpheus Singers |
02/18/12 |
Emmanuel Church, Boston, Boston |
Bourbon Street 2012 - Arts After Hours Fundraiser
Presented by Arts After Hours February 18, 2012 Arts After Hours (AAH) announces the 2nd Annual Bourbon Street event to be held on Saturday, February 18th, 2012 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm in the LynnArts building at 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA. Admission is $15 per person and includes one complimentary food item. Additional food, beer, and wine will be sold for $5 each. Live music and art will fill the evening. Tickets are available at http:/ /artsafterhours.com or by calling 781-205-4010. Proceeds from Bourbon Street will help to raise...
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Arts After Hours |
02/18/12 |
LynnArts Rantoul Black Box Theatre, Lynn |