Events
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From Boston to Berlin
Presented by Zamir Chorale of Boston June 3-June 4, 2012 The Zamir Chorale of Boston, which performs Jewish music spanning thousands of years, four continents, and a variety of styles, both classical and popular, will feature musical highlights from the chorus’s recent tour to Berlin, where it represented the United States at the first Louis Lewandowski Festival.
The program includes music by the iconic 19th century Jewish composer for the Berlin synagogues, Louis Lewandowski; music by his contemporary, Felix Mendelssohn;...
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Zamir Chorale of Boston |
06/03/12 -
06/04/12 |
Slosberg Recital Hall, Brandeis University, Waltham |
Yidstock: The festival of new Yiddish music
Presented by Yiddish Book Center at National Yiddish Book Center July 11-July 15, 2012 Enjoy a phenomenal week of performances, music-related films, lectures, exhibitions and other events culminating in two days of concerts featuring top names in klezmer and Yiddish music: Socalled with Michael Winograd Trio, Hankus Netsky & Hebrew National Salvage, Frank London's Klezmer Brass Allstars with Eleanor Reissa, and Grammy Award-winners the Klezmatics.
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Yiddish Book Center |
07/11/12 -
07/15/12 |
National Yiddish Book Center, Amherst |
Summer Acoustic Music Week 2012
Presented by WUMB at Geneva Point Center July 15-July 21, 2012 Now in it's 17th year the Summer Acoustic Music Week (SAMW)sponsored by WUMB Radio offers participants the chance to work with some of the best folk and acoustic musicians and teachers in the country. Each week is filled with intensive instruction, jamming, workshops, concerts, open mikes and musical collaboration with instructors attuned to the needs of each student. No matter your musical skill or experience, you can enjoy your week at SAMW.
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WUMB |
07/15/12 -
07/21/12 |
Geneva Point Center, Center Harbor |
Summer Acoustic Music Week 2012
Presented by WUMB at Geneva Point Center August 19-August 25, 2012 Now in it's 17th year the Summer Acoustic Music Week (SAMW)sponsored by WUMB Radio offers participants the chance to work with some of the best folk and acoustic musicians and teachers in the country. Each week is filled with intensive instruction, jamming, workshops, concerts, open mikes and musical collaboration with instructors attuned to the needs of each student. No matter your musical skill or experience, you can enjoy your week at SAMW.
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WUMB |
08/19/12 -
08/25/12 |
Geneva Point Center, Center Harbor |
WUMB Music Fest
Presented by WUMB at UMass Boston June 3, 2012 A world class Music Festival in your own backyard - and, on the waterfront!
What's your pleasure? Is it singer-songwriters, cajun or Americana music? Do you like to celebrate tradition or to discover new, up-and-coming artists? The breadth of music at this year's WUMB Music Fest is again as rich as it is diverse. You don't have to be a connoisseur to enjoy our music festival - but it helps to have a love for all different forms of music. And if the first thirteen...
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WUMB |
06/03/12 |
UMass Boston, Boston |
Johnny Clegg Band
Presented by World Music/CRASHarts at Somerville Theatre June 27, 2012 With a career spanning three decades, Johnny Clegg pioneered a new, unique sound combining Western rock with Zulu rhythms and became one of South Africa's most prolific musicians and an international superstar. Known for his lively, energetic stage performances, he returns to Boston after a stellar sold-out performance last year.
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World Music/CRASHarts |
06/27/12 |
Somerville Theatre, Somerville |
An Evening With Hilary Hahn & Hanuschka
Presented by World Music/CRASHarts at Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA) June 21, 2012 The prodigiously talented American violinist Hilary Hahn possesses a flawless technique and an instinctively razor-sharp interpretive acumen. Her probing interpretations, technical brilliance and commitment to new music have made her one of the most sought-after artists of our time. Hauschka is the alias of German pianist composer Volker Bertelmann. Having studied classical piano for ten years, his work as Hauschka is based upon a playful exploration of the ‘prepared’ piano. Like...
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World Music/CRASHarts |
06/21/12 |
Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA), Boston |
Céu
Presented by World Music/CRASHarts June 28, 2012 One of the most sonically adventurous artists in Brazil today, Céu has earned both Grammy and Latin Grammy nominations. Her songs reveal her many influences, which include samba, valsa, choro, soul, rhythm and blues, hip hop, reggae, afrobeat and electrojazz. She is currently touring in support of Caravana Sereia Bloom (Six Degrees), her bold new release that seems to draw more from early Tropicalia artists and Os Mutantes than the laid-back bossa nova and samba references of her...
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World Music/CRASHarts |
06/28/12 |
Brighton Music Hall, Allston |
Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou
Presented by World Music/CRASHarts July 20, 2012 The greatest band in Benin's history, Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou, is back. The legendary West African band was founded in 1968 and has included some of the most influential and virtuosic African musicians ever to play a note. Similar to the Rail Band of Mali and Afrika 70 of Nigeria, OPR were superstars throughout West Africa in the 1970's. With an exquisite groove, a homemade Afrobeat funk that combined vodoun (voodoo) rituals, Latin music and James Brown-influenced jams, they played...
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World Music/CRASHarts |
07/20/12 |
Brighton Music Hall, Allston |
Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars
Presented by World Music/CRASHarts June 24, 2012 "Roots reggae rhythms blessed with finger-picked guitar is at the core: Fans of the early Wailers will be as beguiled as Afro-popsters. Underlying it all is a plea for peace from voices heartbreakingly familiar with the consequences of the alternative."-Boston Herald
Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars have gone from being unknown musicians languishing in various refugee camps to being the subject of an acclaimed documentary, touring the world to support critically...
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World Music/CRASHarts |
06/24/12 |
Brighton Music Hall, Allston |
Debo Band / Grupo Fantasma
Presented by World Music/CRASHarts July 11, 2012 Boston’s own Debo Band plays a hard-driving strain of ’70s Ethiopian pop music with elements of rock, funk and jazz. The 11-piece band created a huge buzz at globalFEST and SXSW this year for its “incredible energy and passion and excellence.”-All Songs Considered, NPR. Next Ambiance/Sub Pop will release its hugely anticipated self-titled debut album on July 10.
Grammy-winning Latin funk orchestra Grupo Fantasma is best known for its exuberant live shows...
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World Music/CRASHarts |
07/11/12 |
Brighton Music Hall, Allston |
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 |
WBUR SpringFest
Presented by WBUR 90.9 FM June 3, 2012 Join your favorite WBUR hosts and personalities for a family fun day of rowing on the Charles River, live music presented by Berklee College of Music, free food from some of Boston’s best restaurants, kids’ activities and more!
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WBUR 90.9 FM |
06/03/12 |
Community Rowing, Harry Parker Boathouse, Brighton |
Waltham Riverfest 2012
Presented by Waltham Riverfest Committee June 15-June 17, 2012 Riverfest is a celebration of the wonderful resources, both natural and artistic that run though the heart of Waltham. We hope to bring hundreds if not thousands of adults as well as children to the downtown for music, dancing, painting, strolling, shopping, eating, and boating. There will be wrist bands sold which will get you discounts on food and merchandise at local stores and restaurants. You can participate in Paint the River, our Silent Auction, and see many vendors showing wares as...
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Waltham Riverfest Committee |
06/15/12 -
06/17/12 |
Moody Street - Waltham, MA, Waltham |
Dancin' at the Mansion w/ Greg Caputo Quartet
Presented by Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum March 10-June 9, 2012 The Greg Caputo Quartet featuring vocalist Vivian Caputo, will perform well-loved standards at “Dancin’ at the Mansion” get-togethers at Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum every second Saturday 7:30pm to 10:30pm.
Ventfort Hall, where the elegant ambiance of the past is re-created, is offering one evening a month dances at which attendees can indulge in one of the pleasures of the past, couples dancing to great music.
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Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum |
03/10/12 -
06/09/12 |
Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum, Lenox |
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Family Fun on Rutland
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United South End Settlements' Children's Art Centre |
06/02/12 |
South End House, Boston |
Fridays At Trinity
Presented by Trinity Church Boston at Trinity Church Boston February 10, 2012 - Ongoing Enjoy this weekly series of midday organ concerts featuring innovative programs by recitalists from across the United States and abroad. There is no charge for admission, but we invite a donation of $10. Wheelchair accessible.
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Trinity Church Boston |
02/10/12 -
Ongoing |
Trinity Church Boston, Boston |
Acton Bluegrass Fesitval
Presented by Town of Acton June 16, 2012 Event held at beautiful NARA Park located at 25 Ledge Rock Way in Acton.
Multiple performers including Amy Gallatin & Stillwaters, Dawn Kenney, Blackstone Valley Bluegrass, The Bag Boys, and Hot Mustard.
Food and beverage will be available for purchase.
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Town of Acton |
06/16/12 |
NARA Park, Acton |
Gilmours Breakfast
Presented by Town of Acton August 11, 2012 Ultimate Pink Floyd Tribute Band
Outdoor venue - subject to change if necessary.
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Town of Acton |
08/11/12 |
NARA Park Amphitheater, Acton |
United States Air Force Band of Liberty Colonial Brass
Presented by Town of Acton September 14, 2012 Free event. Open to the public. Outdoor venue - subject to change if necessary.
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Town of Acton |
09/14/12 |
NARA Park Amphitheater, Acton |
Independence Day Celebration: Family Fun, Concert, Fireworks!
Presented by Town of Acton July 4, 2012 This event is open to the general public.
3:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Family Fun Time (some activities may require a small fee)
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm: The Blushing Brides, a Rolling Stones Tribute Band
9:30 pm: Fireworks
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Town of Acton |
07/04/12 |
NARA Park, Acton |
Classical Concert at NARA Park
Presented by Town of Acton June 14, 2012 Classical Concert, open to the public.
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Town of Acton |
06/14/12 |
NARA Park Amphitheater, Acton |
Classical Concert at NARA Park
Presented by Town of Acton June 28, 2012 Free, open to the public. Outoor venue, subject to changes if necessary.
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Town of Acton |
06/28/12 |
NARA Park Amphitheater, Acton |
Beach Party Blast
Presented by Town of Acton June 30, 2012 Free Admission. Fun reggae band featuring Dell Smart ExitIn.
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Town of Acton |
06/30/12 |
NARA Park, Acton |
Beatlejuice
Presented by Town of Acton July 21, 2012 Beatles Tribute Band. Please note this is an outdoor venue and is subject to change if necessary.
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Town of Acton |
07/21/12 |
NARA Park Amphitheater, Acton |
The Help Wanted Band
Presented by Town of Acton July 12, 2012 Free Event. Open to the public. Outdoor venue-subject to change if necessary. Visit our website for more details.
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Town of Acton |
07/12/12 |
NARA Park Amphitheater, Acton |
The Hootchies
Presented by Town of Acton July 19, 2012 Free event, open to the public. Outdoor venue--subject to change if necessary.
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Town of Acton |
07/19/12 |
NARA Park Amphitheater, Acton |
Hot Tamale Brass Band
Presented by Town of Acton August 2, 2012 Free Admission - Outdoor venue - subject to change is necessary.
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Town of Acton |
08/02/12 |
NARA Park Amphitheater, Acton |