Events
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Paleo Planet: A Look at Life in the Past
Presented by Harvard Museum of Natural History at Harvard Museum of Natural History March 3, 2012 Family Festival
Travel back in time to explore the amazing world of dinosaurs, Ice Age mammals, trilobites, and other fossils. Consider how the planet itself has changed over time. Investigate human ancestors through fossils. Meet Harvard scientists and hear about their research. Examine rare specimens, search for clues about the past in common fossils, and make your own models. This festival is appropriate for all ages with more than a dozen different activities appealing to...
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Harvard Museum of Natural History |
03/03/12 |
Harvard Museum of Natural History, Cambridge |
LA & NY Regular Headliner DANNY KELLY @ Dick's Beantown Comedy Escape
Presented by Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons at Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons March 2-March 3, 2012 Danny has been doing comedy since 1995. A regular at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles and frequently appears at Carolines in New York. Strutting the stage wearing a black Kangol, and a pair of Nike Cortez, Danny is known to his fans as the "King of the 80's". Danny has opened for Andrew "Dice" Clay, Howie Mandel, Jim Norton, Craig Gas, and Greg Fitzsimmons.
Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remington's Restaurant
Located at 124 Boylston Street Boston...
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Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons |
03/02/12 -
03/03/12 |
Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons, Boston |
Impressions of France, An Evening of French Arias and Art Songs
Presented by Illumination Opera March 3, 2012 An evening of French arias and art songs performed by the Illumination Opera company. Music from the Romantic period through the Impressionist.
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Illumination Opera |
03/03/12 |
All Saints' Episcopal Church, Chelmsford |
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 |
SMFA Graduate Open Studios
Presented by School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston at School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston March 2-March 3, 2012 Over 100 artists in the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston’s (SMFA), Master of Fine Arts program are holding their second annual open studios event, March 2–3. Their goal is to facilitate relationships between artists and the public in Boston by providing an open format for locally organized art exhibitions. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to interact with these artists and explore works ranging from painting, sculpture, video, film, sound and animation to...
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School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
03/02/12 -
03/03/12 |
School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Boston |
Adhen - FILMMAKER IN PERSON
Presented by Harvard Film Archive at Harvard Film Archive March 3, 2012 Directed by Rabah Ameur-Zaïmeche, Appearing in Person.
With Rabah Ameur-Zaïmeche, Abel Jafri, Christian Milia-Darmezin
France 2008, 35mm, color, 93 min. French and Arabic with English subtitles
A portrait of contemporary French Arab masculinity, especially in relation to class and religion, Adhen takes place at a warehouse and truck yard in a desolate industrial zone. When the workers there begin to chafe at their low wages, their boss, known as Mao,...
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Harvard Film Archive |
03/03/12 |
Harvard Film Archive, Cambridge |
Ghungroo 2012
Presented by Harvard South Asian Association March 1-March 3, 2012 "Where lively dances, Bollywood music, and funny South Asian accents combine!!!!! Sponsored by the Harvard South Asian Association, Ghungroo is our annual cultural showcase that features dances, musical pieces and skits from the South Asian subcontinent. With over 300 performers from the Harvard undergraduate community, Ghungroo is considered one of the biggest cultural shows on campus. Come join us and celebrate the diversity, the beauty and the fun of South Asian culture at Ghungroo....
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Harvard South Asian Association |
03/01/12 -
03/03/12 |
Agassiz Theatre, Cambridge |
Fabulous Fenway
Presented by American Classics at Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall March 4, 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 |
03/04/12 |
Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall, Cambridge |
Daddy Long Legs
Presented by Merrimack Repertory Theatre at Merrimack Repertory Theatre February 9-March 4, 2012 Music and lyrics by Paul Gordon; book by John Caird; based on the novel by Jean Webster
A beautiful new musical from the co-director of Les Miserables and the creators of Jane Eyre. In this coming-of-age story set in 1912 New England, a young woman is given the opportunity to escape the orphanage she grew up in when an anonymous benefactor spots her potential and pays her way to attend university, as long as his identity remains a secret.
(Actor photo courtesy of...
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Merrimack Repertory Theatre |
02/09/12 -
03/04/12 |
Merrimack Repertory Theatre, Lowell |
New Glass Sculpture Exhibit: Siobhan Healy presents ‘Ghost Orchids’
Presented by Harvard Museum of Natural History at Harvard Museum of Natural History December 2, 2011-March 4, 2012 In this sculpture display in the museum's Glass Flowers gallery, Scottish artist Siobhan Healy has created a subtle and thought provoking artwork that is inspired by the rare British wild flower- the Ghost Orchid (Epipogium aphyllum). The Orchid is depicted in transient and ethereal clear glass with the intention to encourage the viewer to reflect on the potential loss of this fragile species.
Healy is an artist who specializes in glasswork relating to rare species of wild...
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Harvard Museum of Natural History |
12/02/11 -
03/04/12 |
Harvard Museum of Natural History, Cambridge |
Forever Kings: A Tribute to Michael Jackson & Elvis Presley
Presented by CityStage & Symphony Hall at CityStage February 29-March 4, 2012 The ultimate tribute to the kings of pop. Forever Kings is a live, multi-media, singing, dancing, rock-n-roll trip through the musical life of Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley. All musical arrangements are original and if you didn't know better you would swear that the voices were coming from Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley themselves.
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CityStage & Symphony Hall |
02/29/12 -
03/04/12 |
CityStage, Springfield |
Mama Doni-The Purim Bash Show, Newton
Presented by Leventhal-Sidman JCC at Leventhal-Sidman JCC March 4, 2012 Designed for children ages 2+ years, with adult
Boston Jewish Music Festival Special Family Event
In the spirit of outrageous Purim fun, Mama Doni's show will be filled to the brim with dancing, sing-alongs to catchy pop tunes, and a costume parade where kids can strut their stuff. Don't miss this festive, high-energy and interactive family rock concert with a Jewish Twist! Presented in collaboration with The PJ Library®. A program of the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Center for...
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Leventhal-Sidman JCC |
03/04/12 |
Leventhal-Sidman JCC, Newton Centre |
Eye Wonder Family Program
Presented by deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum March 4, 2012 Eye Wonder is a monthly drop-in program for families which focuses on careful looking and creative art projects.
This month explore how artists use line in their artwork through Biennial artist Ann Pibal’s colorful geometric paintings and then create your own linear drawing using tape and other materials.
Perfect for families with children ages 6–12. Free with Museum admission.
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deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum |
03/04/12 |
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Lincoln |
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Agbekor Drum and Dance Society
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Friends of the Weston Public Library |
03/04/12 |
Weston Public Library, Weston |
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 |
FREE Admission at the Jackson Homestead and Museum
Presented by Historic Newton at Historic Newton March 3-March 4, 2012 NEWTON COMMUNITY WEEKEND
Newton residents are invited to enjoy free admission to the museum. Bring the entire family!
Saturday and Sunday, March 3 and 4, noon–5:00 PM
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Historic Newton |
03/03/12 -
03/04/12 |
Historic Newton, Newton |
Jessica Jackson Hutchins
Presented by Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA) at Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA) October 28, 2011-March 4, 2012 Organized by Senior Curator Jenelle Porter
Jessica Jackson Hutchins (b. 1971, Chicago) transforms life into art, creating sculptures and collages from everyday objects. With the addition of ceramic and papier-mâché, her family’s kitchen table and living room furniture, along with her favorite pieces of clothing and books, become works of art. A couch is no longer a couch, but a pedestal for sculpture. The rituals of quotidian use linger and infuse...
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Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA) |
10/28/11 -
03/04/12 |
Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA), Boston |
Wesh Wesh
Presented by Harvard Film Archive at Harvard Film Archive March 4, 2012 Directed by Rabah Ameur-Zaïmeche. With Rabah Ameur-Zaïmeche, Ahmed Hammoudi, Brahim Ameur-Zaïmeche
France 2001, 35mm, color, 83 min. French and Arabic with English subtitles
Ameur-Zaïmeche’s debut is a sterling example of the banlieue film that first emerged as an important genre in French cinema in the 1990s. (French for “suburb,” “banlieue” in this context refers to the Parisian working-class suburbs with largely...
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Harvard Film Archive |
03/04/12 |
Harvard Film Archive, Cambridge |
Back Home - FILMMAKER IN PERSON
Presented by Harvard Film Archive at Harvard Film Archive March 4, 2012 Directed by Rabah Ameur-Zaïmeche, Appearing in Person.
With Rabah Ameur-Zaïmeche, Meryem Serba, Abel Jafri
France/Algeria 2006, 35mm, color, 100 min. French and Arabic with English subtitles
The international success of Back Home confirmed the promise announced by Wesh Wesh. In that film, Ameur-Zaïmeche played an ex-con named Kamel, just back from two years of court-ordered exile in his native Algeria. In this quasi-prequel, the filmmaker also plays...
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Harvard Film Archive |
03/04/12 |
Harvard Film Archive, Cambridge |
"An American Journey"
Presented by Revels at The Arsenal Center For The Arts March 4, 2012 The story of American immigration comes to life through music, songs and stories as Revels' acclaimed 40-member touring ensemble, Revels Repertory Company, stars in this 90-minute original stage production. Set in 1907 on a crowded passenger ship bound for America, Italian, Irish and Eastern European Jewish families create an unlikely community, sharing their music, their memories and their dreams as they leave their homelands and hardships behind in search of a better life in America, the...
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Revels |
03/04/12 |
The Arsenal Center For The Arts, Watertown |
Mama Doni--The Purim Bash Show
Presented by Leventhal-Sidman JCC at Leventhal-Sidman JCC March 4, 2012 In the spirit of outrageous Purim fun, Mama Doni’s show will be filled to the brim with dancing, sing-alongs to catchy pop tunes, and a costume parade where kids can strut their stuff. Don’t miss this festive, high-energy and interactive family rock concert with a Jewish twist on Sunday, March 4 at 11am at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center (333 Nahanton Street) in Newton. As part of the JCC Magic Ark Performing Arts Series for Families, this show is geared towards...
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Leventhal-Sidman JCC |
03/04/12 |
Leventhal-Sidman JCC, Newton Centre |
Magic and Mayhem Purim Party with Matt Roberts
Presented by Leventhal-Sidman JCC at Leventhal-Sidman JCC March 4, 2012 Purim celebrates the courage to speak up, like Esther did when she foiled the plot of Haman. On Sunday, March 4 from 10-11:30am, discover the magic of Purim with astonishing illusions by Matt Roberts of the PBS series Ribert and Robert’s WonderWorld. After the show, make Purim mishloach manot (holiday baskets) and eat hamantaschen (cookies). Come in costume. Held at Kehillah Schechter Academy (formerly South Area Solomon Schechter Day School) located at One Commerce Way in Norwood....
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Leventhal-Sidman JCC |
03/04/12 |
Leventhal-Sidman JCC, Newton Centre |
Purim Unmasked
Presented by Leventhal-Sidman JCC at Leventhal-Sidman JCC March 4, 2012 Purim celebrates the courage to speak up, like Esther did when she foiled the plot of Haman. On Sunday, March 4 from 4-5:30pm, Enjoy a telling of the Purim story by Eric Bornstein of Behind the Mask Theatre followed by mask making and a special hamantaschen (cookie) treat. Held at the Arlington Heights Nursery School (10 Acton Street) in Arlington. Geared for families with children ages 2+ years. Cost is $15 per family. Open to the entire community. Register at bostonjcc.org/metronorth. For...
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Leventhal-Sidman JCC |
03/04/12 |
Leventhal-Sidman JCC, Newton Centre |
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Duke Special
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Club Passim |
03/05/12 |
Club Passim, Cambridge |
An Evening of Early Cinema
Presented by Harvard Film Archive at Harvard Film Archive March 5, 2012 This program will include 16mm film prints I acquired from various sources since the early 1970’s. Most often my purchasing guide was early release dates – the earlier the better I kept telling myself – closer to the Big Bang! And then also films by Méliès as well as titles or descriptions that attracted my curiosity. Why early cinema? Early cinema was sometimes silly, crude, primitive, occasionally even wild, like the actions of an energetic impulsive child...
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Harvard Film Archive |
03/05/12 |
Harvard Film Archive, Cambridge |
Exhibit: Contemplative Abstractions by Diane Englander
Presented by CHA Gallery January 9-March 7, 2012 CHA Gallery at Cambridge Health Associates presents Contemplative Abstractions, an exhibit of abstract mixed media work by NYC artist Diane Englander
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CHA Gallery |
01/09/12 -
03/07/12 |
CHA Gallery, Cambridge |
PJ Pacifico, Kristen Cifelli & Shelly Fraley
Presented by Club Passim at Club Passim March 7, 2012
Singer-songwriter P.J. Pacifico delivers a confident, upbeat collection of road-tested rock/pop music, on his Viper Records release, Outlet. With a radio-friendly sound that evokes Gin Blossoms and Matthew Sweet, and a storyteller’s cadence that has been compared to James Taylor, Pacifico appears poised for mainstream success with the new album, his third. P.J. has shared the stage with Crosby, Stills & Nash, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Sugarland, and Hank Williams Jr.
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Club Passim |
03/07/12 |
Club Passim, Cambridge |
Boston Neighborhood History Series: Jamaica Plain
Presented by Old South Meeting House at Old South Meeting House March 8, 2012 From farmland to “streetcar suburb,” Jamaica Plain has evolved into one of Boston’s greenest and most dynamic neighborhoods. Michael Reiskind of the Jamaica Plain Historical Society joins long-time resident Mary Smoyer to discuss the history of Jamaica Plain and why “JP” is one of Boston’s most distinctive and beloved neighborhoods today.
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Old South Meeting House |
03/08/12 |
Old South Meeting House, Boston |
Literary Trivia Night
Presented by Boston Book Festival at Think Tank Bistrotheque March 8, 2012 Do you know your assonance from your alliteration? Do you know the difference between Invisible Man and The Invisible Man? Join some other notable know-it-alls--Chris Castellani, Jennifer Haigh, Andrew McAfee, and Christina Thompson--in a fierce and wickedly funny battle for literary trivia supremacy, hosted by Meghna Chakrabarti of WBUR's Radio Boston. Sign up at the door for your chance to participate, or just sit back and watch our teams duke it out!
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Boston Book Festival |
03/08/12 |
Think Tank Bistrotheque, Cambridge |
Saw Doctors
Presented by The Hanover Theatre at The Hanover Theatre March 8, 2012 Rolling Stone magazine says the Saw Doctors breathe new life into Irish rock. Topping the charts in Ireland and Europe, now ecstatic American audiences are lining up to experience the band’s rousing signature acoustic-rock style—a celebration of first kisses, Gaelic football and best friends. Described as one part Creedence, one part Hootie, and one part Irish Historical Society, England's Q magazine calls the Saw Doctors, "the very definition of the people's band."...
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The Hanover Theatre |
03/08/12 |
The Hanover Theatre, Worcester |