Events
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Wild Side: Penguins of South Africa
Presented by Mass Audubon\'s Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary February 28, 2012 From Boston to South Africa, penguin biologist Paul Leonard shares his adventures working with endangered African penguins. Paul's amazing experiences include caring for newborn penguin chicks through adults at the New England Aquarium, but working with wild penguins in South Africa provided many additional challenges. From penguins in the wild at Dassen island to a rescue and rehabilitation center in Cape Town, see what it takes to save an endangered species! Pre-registration...
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Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary |
02/28/12 |
Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick |
Berklee American Roots Music series
Presented by Club Passim at Club Passim February 28, 2012 Jen Starsinic is an emerging, young singer-songwriter hailing from Pennsylvania. Informed largely by her background as an old-time fiddler and singer, her songs are built like wooden cabins containing crooked melodies and unspoken memories. And with a voice described as "beautifully human", and fiddle playing said to be "driving, charismatic, and elegantly focused", she isn't afraid to follow her intimate, yet grounded, original songs with raging fiddle tunes from a...
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Club Passim |
02/28/12 |
Club Passim, Cambridge |
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Music in the Afternoon: Chamber Music Society
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Boston College |
02/28/12 |
Boston College Gasson Hall, Room 100, Chestnut Hill |
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Chamber Music Society
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Boston College |
02/28/12 |
Boston College Gasson Hall, Room 100, Chestnut Hill |
Frank Yamma
Presented by Johnny D's Uptown Restaurant & Music Club at Johnny D's Uptown Restaurant & Music Club February 28, 2012 Come see Frank Yamma at Johnny D's! Frank Yamma is a traditional Pitjantjatjara man from Australia’s central desert and speaks five languages. An extraordinary songwriter and an exceptional guitarist, Frank Yamma also has an incredible voice, rich, deep and resonant. Regarded by many as one of Australia’s most important Indigenous Songwriters, Yamma’s brutally honest tales of alcohol abuse, cultural degradation, respect for the old law and the importance of country are...
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Johnny D's Uptown Restaurant & Music Club |
02/28/12 |
Johnny D's Uptown Restaurant & Music Club, Boston |
Art & Architecture Tours
Presented by Boston Public Library at Boston Public Library November 1, 2011-February 29, 2012 The Boston Public Library offers public tours highlighting the architecture of Charles Follen McKim and Philip Johnson, as well as the many works of famed sculptors and painters. The free tours last about an hour and are given by volunteer guides. No appointment is necessary. Tours meet in the lobby of the McKim Building (Dartmouth Street entrance)
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Boston Public Library |
11/01/11 -
02/29/12 |
Boston Public Library, Boston |
Whitehorse (featuring Melissa McClelland & Luke Doucet)
Presented by Club Passim at Club Passim February 29, 2012 Melissa McClelland and Luke Doucet tie the musical knot with the debut of their new band, Whitehorse. Gutsy and resolute in their pursuits of sound and substance, Luke and Melissa’s fusion of the person and professional brings to mind the road-tested romance of Johnny and June. Individually, Luke and Melissa have been recognized with awards and nominations from the Juno Awards, the Canadian Folk Music Awards, the Hamilton Music Awards, the Independent Music Awards and the Polaris...
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Club Passim |
02/29/12 |
Club Passim, Cambridge |
Purim Primary 2012
Presented by Leventhal-Sidman JCC at Leventhal-Sidman JCC February 29, 2012 An event geared specifically for women to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim will be held on Wednesday, February 29 at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center (333 Nahanton Street) in Newton from 7-9pm.
Purim Primary 2012 is a night of fun, participatory entertainment featuring actor Jon Adam Ross and performer Shira Klein. Along with all attendees, Ross and Klein will explore the concept of strong women, Jewish identity and the meaning of Purim in a manner similar to a...
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Leventhal-Sidman JCC |
02/29/12 |
Leventhal-Sidman JCC, Newton Centre |
New Israel / New England: Jews and Puritans in Early America
Presented by Massachusetts Historical Society at Massachusetts Historical Society February 29, 2012 The New England Puritans’ fascination with the legacy of the Jewish religion has been well documented, but their interactions with actual Jews have escaped sustained historical attention. In New Israel/New England, Professor Michael Hoberman (Fitchburg State University) tells the story of the Sephardic merchants who traded and sojourned in Boston and Newport between the mid-seventeenth century and the era of the American Revolution. The book also explores the complex and often...
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Massachusetts Historical Society |
02/29/12 |
Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston |
Local authors' night: Terry Palardy
Presented by Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library February 29, 2012 The Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library are hosting an evening with local author Terry Crawford Palardy. Palardy, a resident of Georgetown, is a writer, poet, and former teacher. She has written six books, including books on Georgetown history, living with multiple sclerosis, education, and poetry. This is part of an ongoing series of free events that the Friends of the Georgetown Library are offering to library patrons and community members. For more information about Terry...
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Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library |
02/29/12 |
Georgetown Peabody Library, Georgetown |
Artist Reception and Painting Demonstration "Romantic Valentine Art Show and Sale"
Presented by Olga Fine Arts February 12-February 29, 2012 The audience will see many new paintings created by the artist through a unique perception of the surrounding world. Olga continues experimenting with various techniques and color palettes, but her works have the same distinct feeling of joy and beauty. During the reception Olga Gernovski will perform a painting demonstration - watch a painting getting born! Snacks and refreshments will be provided. AVENUE INFORMATION: L'Aroma Cafe 15 Spencer Street, West Newton, Massachusetts...
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Olga Fine Arts |
02/12/12 -
02/29/12 |
L'Aroma, Newton |
Playful Paws Playgroups
Presented by Franklin Park Zoo at Franklin Park Zoo February 1-February 29, 2012 Get out of the house and bring your little one (18 months – 3 years) to the Zoo for some open play and animal exploration at the Playful Paws playgroups! Each class may include storytimes, animal encounters, biofacts, simple crafts and more! Classes are offered at Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo.
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Franklin Park Zoo |
02/01/12 -
02/29/12 |
Franklin Park Zoo, Boston |
The Lowell Humanities Series and Poetry Days Present Billy Collins
Presented by Boston College at Boston College Gasson Hall, Room 100 March 1, 2012 Billy Collins is an American phenomenon. No poet since Robert Frost has managed to combine high critical acclaim with such broad popular appeal. His work has appeared in a variety of periodicals including The New Yorker, The Paris Review, and The American Scholar; he is a Guggenheim fellow and a New York Public Library “Literary Lion.” In June 2001, Billy Collins was appointed United States Poet Laureate for 2001-2003.
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Boston College |
03/01/12 |
Boston College Gasson Hall, Room 100, Chestnut Hill |
Boston Neighborhood History Series: South Boston
Presented by Old South Meeting House at Old South Meeting House March 1, 2012 Come hear the fascinating past of the storied neighborhood of “Southie.” Robert Allison, Chair of History at Suffolk University, explains how South Boston grew rapidly with the railroad, becoming a hub of industry filled with iron foundries, machine shops, shipyards, and refineries, and how its population exploded with Irish immigrants fleeing famine and seeking employment.
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Old South Meeting House |
03/01/12 |
Old South Meeting House, Boston |
Sing Your Song
Presented by MASS MoCA at MASS MoCA March 1, 2012 An up close look at a great and inspiring American, Harry Belafonte. A patriot to the last and a champion for worldwide human rights, Belafonte is one of the truly heroic cultural and political figures of the past 60 years. Maintaining an international presence since the 1950s, Belafonte’s impact goes beyond entertainment, as he actively collaborated with Martin Luther King, fought against apartheid in South Africa, and challenged gang violence, among many other causes. Sing Your Song...
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MASS MoCA |
03/01/12 |
MASS MoCA, North Adams |
The Midtown Men
Presented by The Hanover Theatre at The Hanover Theatre March 1, 2012 Generally sponsored by: Commerce Bank, Midtown Men is a special concert tour reuniting the four stars from the Original Cast of Broadway's Jersey Boys. Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard, and J. Robert Spencer take their own unique sound and chemistry to the road, Midtown Men celebrate the music that defined the 1960s in this electrifying and heartfelt new concert.
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The Hanover Theatre |
03/01/12 |
The Hanover Theatre, Worcester |
Purim with Pizzazz
Presented by Leventhal-Sidman JCC March 1, 2012 An event geared specifically for women in the South area to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim will be held on Thursday, March 1 at Temple Israel of Sharon (125 Pond Street) in Sharon.
Purim with Pizzazz - A Poetic Look at Queen Esther features renowned spoken word artist Vanessa Hidary, also known as the Hebrew Mamita. Hidary’s spoken word vignettes explore the concept of strong women, Jewish identity and the meaning of Purim in a whole new way.
The event,...
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Leventhal-Sidman JCC |
03/01/12 |
Temple Israel, Sharon |
Opening Reception for Birds 2012
Presented by Gallery at Porter Mill March 1, 2012 Local Artist to Celebrate Five Years
Beverly resident and artist Alyssa Watters, owner of artbyalyssa, is known for doing two things really well: turning her backyard garden into an art gallery each summer and curating an annual exhibition of her own beautiful and colorful oil paintings of birds. Since 2008 this entrepreneurial painter, who makes a living selling her original oil paintings and line of gifts, survives the New England winter by creating these colorful...
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Gallery at Porter Mill |
03/01/12 |
Gallery at Porter Mill, Beverly |
The Cornish Project: An Apron Full of Beans
Presented by Roxbury Repertory Theater at Roxbury Community College Mainstage February 28-March 1, 2012 Boston Poet Laureate Sam Cornish joins forces with Roxbury Repertory Theater to create a moving performance piece from selected poems and prose. Gathered from his collection 'An Apron Full of Beans,' the Company sets Cornish’s eloquent, witty, and thought-provoking words to movement and music. The poetry touches on voices past and addresses the poet’s thoughts on family, race, music, and civil rights among other topics. There will be three performances in three different venues...
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Roxbury Repertory Theater |
02/28/12 -
03/01/12 |
Roxbury Community College Mainstage, Roxbury |
Fabulous Fenway
Presented by American Classics at Follen Community Church March 2, 2012 Boston’s beloved ballpark turns 100 in 2012. American Classics takes you out to the ballgame with “That Baseball Rag” and other great songs celebrating our National Pastime. Join us for nine innings of a musical celebration of baseball and Fenway Park! Performed by Benjamin Sears & Bradford Conner with Special Guests
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American Classics |
03/02/12 |
Follen Community Church, Lexington |
The Midtown Men
Presented by CityStage & Symphony Hall at Symphony Hall - Springfield March 2, 2012 This special concert tour reunites four stars from the Original Cast of Broadway's Jersey Boys. Tony-Award winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony-Award nominee J. Robert Spencer, star in this one-of-a-kind concert experience celebrating the music that defined the 1960s! During their time in the mega-hit musical Jersey Boys, these four talented artists shared the stage for over a thousand performances. Now these four Broadway Stars are taking their own unique sound...
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CityStage & Symphony Hall |
03/02/12 |
Symphony Hall - Springfield, Springfield |
Full Moon Owl Prowl
Presented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary March 2, 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. Note: This program includes walking over uneven terrain in limited light.
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Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary |
03/02/12 |
Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick |
Rose Cousins CD Release
Presented by Club Passim at Club Passim March 2, 2012 Rose Cousins finds insight in solitude and strength in numbers. Supported by a thriving Halifax music scene and welcomed by an equally vibrant Boston community, her new album We Have Made A Spark was made in the spirit of community and collaboration. We Have Made A Spark follows Cousins’ two multi-award-winning albums The Send Off (2009) produced by Luke Doucet and If You Were For Me (2006) produced by CBC in Halifax. Yet another collection of stunning songs by Rose Cousins, her third...
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Club Passim |
03/02/12 |
Club Passim, Cambridge |
Smugglers' Songs - FILMMAKER IN PERSON
Presented by Harvard Film Archive at Harvard Film Archive March 2, 2012 Directed by Rabah Ameur-Zaïmeche, Appearing in Person.
With Jacques Nolot, Rabah Ameur-Zaïmeche, Christian Milia-Darmezin
France 2011, digital video, color, 97 min. French with English subtitles
Ameur-Zaïmeche takes an unexpected turn into period-film territory in his latest work, a film in praise of banditry. Louis Mandrin was a notorious mid-18th century France smuggler who became a folk hero for setting up thieves’ markets where stolen goods...
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Harvard Film Archive |
03/02/12 |
Harvard Film Archive, Cambridge |
March MASKNESS! Salem Theatre Company Gala
Presented by Salem Theatre Company at Hawthorne Hotel March 2, 2012 The Salem Theatre Company celebrates ten years of live theatre in Salem with a Masked Ball Gala on Friday March 2 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Hawthorne Hotel Ballroom, 18 Washington Square West in downtown Salem. Tickets for March MASKNESS! are $55.00 per person, and includes your mask which you may select the evening of the gala.
“March is best known for college basketball,” said Norene Gachignard, President of STC’s Board of Directors. “But this...
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Salem Theatre Company |
03/02/12 |
Hawthorne Hotel, Salem |
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Art for All: Formal Drawing
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
03/21/11 -
03/03/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Sound & Spirit
Presented by Melrose Symphony Orchestra at Memorial Hall, Melrose March 3, 2012 On Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 8:00 pm, the Melrose Symphony presents Dvorak’s much-loved New World Symphony paired with a world premiere cello concerto by composer Charles Floyd. Boston Symphony cellist Owen Young returns to perform this concerto with the Symphony after his sold out performance last season. Both works draw inspiration from Native American music and African American spirituals.
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Melrose Symphony Orchestra |
03/03/12 |
Memorial Hall, Melrose, Melrose |
The Blue & The Gray
Presented by Boston Metro Opera February 24-March 3, 2012 Come watch as history repeats itself in this double-bill of American one-act operas. Featuring the New England premiere of George Andoniadis’ Lincoln: A Poetic Opera and the East Coast premiere of Terence J. O’Grady’s The Final Cause, this program reexamines the American Civil War from both sides of the conflict.
Performances are:
February 24, 2012 | 7:00 PM
February 25, 2012 | 7:00 Pm
March 2, 2012 | 7:00 PM
March 3, 2012 | 7:00 PM
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Boston Metro Opera |
02/24/12 -
03/03/12 |
Hope Central Church, Jamaica Plain |
Time of My Life by Alan Ayckbourn
Presented by Zeitgeist Stage Company at BCA Plaza Black Box Theatre February 10-March 3, 2012 Ayckbourn's Time of My Life revolves around a family dinner at their favorite restaurant organized by successful businessman Gerry Stratton to celebrate his wife Laura's 54th birthday. Their grown sons are also present with their significant others. It is after the dinner breaks up that Ayckbourn's real genius becomes apparent as the play takes off in three different directions simultaneously. The parents remain in present time, disclosing secrets and redefining their relationship. The...
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Zeitgeist Stage Company |
02/10/12 -
03/03/12 |
BCA Plaza Black Box Theatre, Boston |
Delicate Steve
Presented by MASS MoCA at MASS MoCA March 3, 2012 The wildly energetic and uplifting instrumental indie rock band Delicate Steve comes to North Adams. Led by the talented guitarist Steve Marion (who’s rumored to play 39 other instruments) and signed to David Byrne’s Luaka Bop label, Delicate Steve incorporates a dizzying array of influences into a joyful sound that rewards listening and dancing in equal measure.
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MASS MoCA |
03/03/12 |
MASS MoCA, North Adams |