Events
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Bright Lights Winter Nights at Rose Kennedy Greenway
at Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway December 22, 2011-March 20, 2012 The Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy invites all to view “Bright Lights for Winter Nights” on the Greenway every evening through the spring equinox. “Bright Lights for Winter Nights” includes five new lighting elements and sculptures that highlight the Greenway’s four distinctive park designs.
“Bright Lights on Winter Nights” reminds Bostonians that the Greenway is a park for all the seasons, and is another reason to bundle up and enjoy...
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12/22/11 -
03/20/12 |
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, Boston |
AD 20/21: Art & Design of the 20th & 21st Centuries and the Boston Print Fair
Presented by AD 20/21: Art & Design of the 20th & 21st Centuries at BCA Cyclorama March 15-March 18, 2012 Featuring 50 dealers from the United States and Europe, AD 20/21 offers a spectacular selection of 20th and 21st Century fine art, furniture, jewelry, and decorative arts. Returning this year is the 13th Annual Boston Print Fair, which will offer prints, photography, drawings and works on paper. The shows producers are also pleased to announce that celebrated interior designer Vicente Wolf will be the AD 20/21 special guest and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
The show...
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AD 20/21: Art & Design of the 20th & 21st Centuries |
03/15/12 -
03/18/12 |
BCA Cyclorama, Boston |
AHA! Night (art, history and architecture)
Presented by AHA! (art. history and architecture) May 14, 2009 - Ongoing AHA! takes place every 2nd Thursday and is a FREE art and culture event that features exhibits, performances, live music, talks and tours in downtown New Bedford.
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AHA! (art. history and architecture) |
05/14/09 -
Ongoing |
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MANS AND OTHER: Paintings by George Herman
Presented by Albright Art Gallery + Supply January 10-March 11, 2012 Albright Art 32 Main St., Concord, MA 01742 (978) 369 – 7300 www.albrightartgallery.com Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5 Jan 10 – March 11 Albright Art Gallery is pleased to announce an exhibition of new works by George Herman. His recent paintings of heads, faces, portraits, range from the very specific and naturalistic to the highly expressionistic. Herman uses his usual method of layering, scraping, sanding and repainting to create a powerful and moving body of work. Opening...
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Albright Art Gallery + Supply |
01/10/12 -
03/11/12 |
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Scamps Comedy - "Boston Irish" with Mike Donovan
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center March 17, 2012 Mike Donovan -- one of Boston's premier comedians since the days of the Ding Ho -- headlines the hit standup show "Boston Irish." The show, which plays regularly at Comix at Foxwoods, features three of Boston’s finest Irish-American comics. Although best known for his sports-related material, Donovan covers a wide spectrum of topics, ranging from pop culture to all nature of human foibles. A native of South Boston, he regularly works the top clubs in Las Vegas and Atlantic...
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
03/17/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
Jimmy Tingle for President: The Funniest Campaign in History
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center March 31, 2012 Jimmy Tingle for President: The Funniest Campaign in History”
With the upcoming 2012 Presidential election amid the growing dissent of Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party movements, nationally known comedian, filmmaker, and commentator for 60 Minutes II, Jimmy Tingle has constructed another hilarious, thought provoking and politically charged one man show based on his 2012 run for the presidency. As the founder of the "Humor for Humanity" party, Jimmy Tingle is running...
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
03/31/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
Natraj featuring Deepti Navaratna
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center April 20, 2012 Imagine the possibilities when nuanced, fluid, Indian-classical vocal lines meet a now soaring, now searching soprano saxophone and a rhythm section that mixes hard-driving grooves with subtle textures! In this performance, world-jazz veterans Natraj feature Indian classical vocal virtuoso Deepti Navaratna for an evening of exhilarating interplay and a contemporary approach to tradition-rooted Indian- and African-influenced music. “Natraj… The future of jazz... the future of...
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
04/20/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
Framingham High School Poetry Slam Finals
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center April 25, 2012 Framingham High School will hold the final round of its eighth annual poetry slam. A "slam:" is a competition between teams of poets who perform their own original work, bringing poetry off the page and onto the stage in a gloves-off, no-holds-barred verbal boxing match with judges chosen randomly from the audience. This FHS slam began as a class project in 2004, and turned into a school-wide, and now community-wide event.
Seven preliminary rounds consisting of 50 teams...
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
04/25/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
"An Evening with Dick Flavin"
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center April 27-April 29, 2012 There is only one Dick Flavin, and we’ve got him! He’s the poet laureate of the Red Sox, he’s won seven Emmy Awards, he’s an award-winning playwright and, best of all, and he’s got a million stories.
As one of America’s most popular public speakers, each year Dick Flavin delivers to the thousands who hear him each year his satirical observations, comedic asides, and amusingly insightful anecdotes drawn from his years as an advisor to...
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
04/27/12 -
04/29/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
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 |
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 |
Girl Power
Presented by American Classics at Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall May 18, 2012 Celebrating the music of Girl Groups and featuring Goody Goody, a female vocal trio with piano. Four outstanding performers, singers Valerie Anastasio, Mary Ann Lanier and Heather Peterson, and pianist Robert Humphreville, celebrate the thrilling close harmonies, tight rhythms, and fabulous blends of the great American girl groups from the early days of the Brox Sisters, the Pickens Sisters and those jazzy Boswells to the glory days of the Andrews Sisters and on to the McGuire Sisters, the...
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American Classics |
05/18/12 |
Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall, Cambridge |
Girl Power
Presented by American Classics at Follen Community Church May 20, 2012 Celebrating the music of Girl Groups and featuring Goody Goody, a female vocal trio with piano. Four outstanding performers, singers Valerie Anastasio, Mary Ann Lanier and Heather Peterson, and pianist Robert Humphreville, celebrate the thrilling close harmonies, tight rhythms, and fabulous blends of the great American girl groups from the early days of the Brox Sisters, the Pickens Sisters and those jazzy Boswells to the glory days of the Andrews Sisters and on to the McGuire Sisters, the...
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American Classics |
05/20/12 |
Follen Community Church, Lexington |
Intercultural Mixer: Mystical Senegal
Presented by American Islamic Congress February 17, 2012 AIC’s latest Intercultural Mixer features “Mystical Senegal” - come explore the diverse culture of Senegal and enjoy warm company, a hip crowd and light refreshments. Highlights of the evening include live ethnic music, a photo exhibit from Senegal, and guest speaker Dr Alex Zito of Boston University. Feel free to wear your favorite ethnic outfit and bring your friends. RSVP (required) via events@aicongress.org or 617.266.0080 and get your tickets today!
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American Islamic Congress |
02/17/12 |
AIC Center, Boston |
The Donkey Show
Presented by American Repertory Theater at Oberon June 18, 2010 - Ongoing From its six-year run in New York City to a world tour from London to Seoul, the celebrated smash hit The Donkey Show now takes Boston by storm, bringing the ultimate disco experience – a crazy circus of mirror balls and feathered divas, of roller skaters and hustle queens. Come party on the dance floor to all the 70s disco hits you know by heart as the show unfolds around you. The Donkey Show tells the story of A Midsummer Night’s Dream through the great 70s...
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American Repertory Theater |
06/18/10 -
Ongoing |
Oberon, Cambridge |
A.R.T. Ever After Gala
Presented by American Repertory Theater at The Castle at Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers February 13, 2012 Princes and Princesses, proclaim your love for the A.R.T. with the 2nd Annual Valentine’s Gala, an enchanted fairytale evening of love potions and Grimm notions.
Featuring a unique cabaret performance by Broadway composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, with Jared Bowen of WGBH as emcee, and a special A.R.T. Angel Award to longtime A.R.T. friend and community volunteer Joan Parker.
With a darkly romantic fairy tale theme, A.R.T. Ever After promises to be the...
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American Repertory Theater |
02/13/12 |
The Castle at Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers, Boston |
Measure for Measure
Presented by Anarchist Society of Shakespeareans at Democracy Center February 10-February 18, 2012 Just in time for Valentine's Day, the Anarchist Society of Shakespeareans presents William Shakespeare's timeless story of love, manipulation, and a severed head. The show is FREE and open to the public. At the Democracy Center (45 Mt Auburn Street), Harvard Square, Cambridge. Showtimes: Feb 10, 11, 17, 18 at 8pm; Feb 12 at 3pm.
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Anarchist Society of Shakespeareans |
02/10/12 -
02/18/12 |
Democracy Center, Cambridge |
Saint John the Divine in Iowa by Lyralen Kaye
Presented by Another Country Productions at Boston Playwrights' Theatre March 2-March 18, 2012 Reverend Alexandra McCartney is a progressive Episcopal priest who has fought for social justice throughout her career. But when gay marriage passes in Iowa and her daughter comes home demanding to be married to her way out, butch girlfriend in the conservative church Reverend Alexandra loves, the Reverend learns it's easier to live up to your values when you're just the minister, not the mother.
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Another Country Productions |
03/02/12 -
03/18/12 |
Boston Playwrights' Theatre, Boston |
Valentine Cookie Reception
Presented by Artbeat at Artbeat The Creativity Store February 12, 2012 Satisfy your sweet tooth this Valentines Day at Artbeat! To show you how special you are to us we will be hosting a cookie reception Come in to Artbeat and enjoy delicious treats while making a delightful free V-Day project: create a lovely votive candle holder with fun heart shapes to celebrate the season. Happy Valentines Day to you from Artbeat!
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Artbeat |
02/12/12 |
Artbeat The Creativity Store, Arlington |
Henna Body Art
Presented by Artbeat at Artbeat The Creativity Store February 16, 2012 If you’re intrigued by this exotic art form, join us in a workshop for adults and teens on Thursday, February 16th. We’ll show you basic techniques for applying henna to your hands and arms, along with pattern ideas. You’ll embellish an original design, or choose from an assortment of transfer stencils to trace. This workshop is led by Karyn Alzayer, who has studied with henna artist Penni Alzayer. $25 includes workshop materials, instruction, and design aid. Participants...
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Artbeat |
02/16/12 |
Artbeat The Creativity Store, Arlington |
Special Valentines Day Art Projects
Presented by Artbeat at Artbeat The Creativity Store February 6-February 14, 2012 Daily: in the Artbeat studio you can create a thoughtful gift for someone you love. Decoupage a puffy heart or heart treasure box, roll a heart-shaped beeswax candle, choose three Valentine sand paintings, create a heart shaped pillow, or paint an extra special heart canvas. All special projects are only $15 all week long!
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Artbeat |
02/06/12 -
02/14/12 |
Artbeat The Creativity Store, Arlington |
Mardi Gras Special Treat
Presented by Artbeat at Artbeat The Creativity Store February 21, 2012 Come into Artbeat anytime on Mardi Gras, February 21st and receive a free mask making project to take home. Celebrate the Fat Tuesday Carnival with this free festive mask from us to you!
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Artbeat |
02/21/12 |
Artbeat The Creativity Store, Arlington |
King Cake Pull and Mardi Gras Mask Making
Presented by Artbeat at Artbeat The Creativity Store February 15-February 21, 2012 For Mardi Gras, beautiful masks decorate the streets of New Orleans. Get into the super festive Mardi Gras spirit by making a beautiful and authentic full-face Mardi Gras mask at during the week leading up to Mardi Gras. Project fee of $12 includes all materials. The King Cake is a traditional Mardi Gras treat to celebrate the feast of the epiphany. The cake has a small trinket, often a small plastic baby inside, and the person who gets the piece of cake with the trinket becomes King or...
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Artbeat |
02/15/12 -
02/21/12 |
Artbeat The Creativity Store, Arlington |
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 |
control.release.transform.
Presented by Atlantic Works Gallery at Atlantic Works Gallery February 2-February 25, 2012 A new member show featuring installation, prints and drawings by Matt Keller, mixed media abstracts and oils by Kelly Slater, and kinetic sculptures by John Wilkinson.
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Atlantic Works Gallery |
02/02/12 -
02/25/12 |
Atlantic Works Gallery, Boston |
Beep Music and Movie Show
Presented by BEEP Brookline Early Education Program at Coolidge Corner Theatre March 24, 2012 A fantastic way to spend a morning in March! The Philip Alexander Family Band teams up with Oren Rosenthal to present a live music show featuring their popular songs! Young children of all ages will enjoy this exciting show, which will conclude with a short film. Snacks will be for sale, and an exciting Raffle too!
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BEEP Brookline Early Education Program |
03/24/12 |
Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brookline |
N.E. Quarterfinal 3: International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella
Presented by Berklee College of Music at Berklee Performance Center February 18, 2012 The Varsity Vocals International Championship of A Cappella is the only international tournament that showcases the art of student a cappella singing. Hosted by Berklee's own award-winning group, Pitch Slapped, young vocalists have the opportunity to showcase their talent to an international audience and develop relationships with each other, cultivating the art of a cappella singing and a lifelong love of music.
Programs include both the International Championship of Collegiate...
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Berklee College of Music |
02/18/12 |
Berklee Performance Center, Boston |
Blue Man Group
Presented by Blue Man Group at The Charles Playhouse May 14, 2002 - Ongoing It’s new. It’s cool. BLUE MAN GROUP has updated the wildly popular theatrical show in Boston! Taking a closer look at the technology that both surrounds and isolates us, BLUE MAN GROUP showcases technogeek ingenuity while uniting the audience in primal, collective exhilaration. Signature BLUE MAN GROUP moments combine with breathtakingly fun new pieces for an explosive evening of entertainment.
*Blue Man Group is on an open run at the Charles Playhouse.
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Blue Man Group |
05/14/02 -
Ongoing |
The Charles Playhouse, Boston |
Unlucky in Love
Presented by Boston Babydolls Burlesque at The Davis Square Theater January 27-February 14, 2012 The Boston Babydolls are back!
Winners of "Best Burlesque" in 2011 from both The Boston Phoenix and The Weekly Dig, The Boston Babydolls always present an evening of smart, innovative burlesque with outstanding production values.
Unlucky in Love tells the story of a hapless writer examining episodes from his own life as he tries to pen a self-help guide to romance. Unfortunately for him (but fortunately for the audience), what he doesn't know could fill a...
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Boston Babydolls Burlesque |
01/27/12 -
02/14/12 |
The Davis Square Theater , Somerville |
Biber’s Mystery Sonatas for Violin, Part I - Christina Day Martinson, violin
Presented by Boston Baroque at First Church in Cambridge, Congregational February 12, 2012 Concertmaster Christina Day Martinson gives a tour de force performance of one of the pinnacles of the virtuoso violin repertoire—playing multiple violins tuned differently—to resonate differently for each sonata. Each of these sonatas depicts one of the mysteries of the rosary, and, as a set, they take us on a remarkable musical journey. With Boston Baroque players Christina Day Martinson, violin; Martin Pearlman, keyboards; Sarah Freiberg, cello; and Victor Coelho, theorbo.
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Boston Baroque |
02/12/12 |
First Church in Cambridge, Congregational, Cambridge |