Events
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Musicians of the Old Post Road present Fit for a King: Frederick the Great at 300
Presented by Musicians of the Old Post Road at Old South Church, Boston March 10, 2012 Celebrate the 300th birthday of beloved music-loving monarch, Frederick the Great! This program highlights the styles popular at "Fritz's" court, including Baroque, galant, and the dramatic 'empfindsamer stil'. Works by Quantz, Janitsch, Graun, Benda, and the King himself. With guest oboist, Sarah Davol. Suzanne Stumpf, traverso, Sarah Darling, violin, Daniel Ryan, cello, Michael Bahmann, harpsichord.
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Musicians of the Old Post Road |
03/10/12 |
Old South Church, Boston, Boston |
Kids' Concert Series - Mister G
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center March 10, 2012 Dubbed "irresistible" by People magazine, Mister G writes funky, original songs ("Pizza for Breakfast";"Sneaky Chihuahua";"Shark in my Bathtub") that have captivated audiences in Europe, Latin America and around the USA. His recently released Grammy-nominated album BUGS, showcases his musical versatility with song styles including rock, ska, bluegrass, bossa nova, and reggae. Mister G's interactive, bilingual concerts have established him as one of...
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
03/10/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
Spring Forward
Presented by Watertown Children's Theatre at The Arsenal Center For The Arts March 10, 2012 Watertown Children’s Theatre is excited to announce our 2012 Fun-Raiser, “Spring Forward”! Please join us on Saturday, March 10 at the Arsenal Center for the Arts for a special evening, featuring singer-songwriter Rose Polenzani, with an opening act of show tunes by WCT’s own stellar staff members.
The evening begins with a silent auction and reception at 7 pm. Performances begin at 8 pm, followed by a dessert reception, where guest artist, Rose...
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Watertown Children's Theatre |
03/10/12 |
The Arsenal Center For The Arts, Watertown |
WSO Family Concert - Tell Me A Story!
Presented by The Wellesley Symphony Orchestra at Mass Bay Community College, Wellesley March 11, 2012 Introduce your family to the orchestra, starting with actually playing the instruments (2:15) and seeing them in action at the concert with students from the Wellesley Middle School. Leslie Holmes narrates The Little Engine that Could. Director of Performing Arts Elizabeth Perry hosts. And presenting the winner of the WSO Young Soloist Competition.
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The Wellesley Symphony Orchestra |
03/11/12 |
Mass Bay Community College, Wellesley, Wellesley |
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2012 Academy Award-Nominated Short Films
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Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA) |
02/20/12 -
03/11/12 |
Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA), Boston |
Reflections of a Rock Lobster
Presented by Boston Children's Theatre March 3-March 11, 2012 The true story of a 17 year-old gay student from Cumberland, Rhode Island who sued his high school in 1980 for the right to escort his boyfriend to his high school prom, is the basis for this groundbreaking World Premiere of the play REFLECTIONS OF A ROCK LOBSTER. Adapted by Burgess Clark from the autobiographical book by Aaron Fricke, the play makes a powerful statement about bullying, intolerance and hope. “BCT is extremely proud to be the first children’s theatre to address...
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Boston Children's Theatre |
03/03/12 -
03/11/12 |
The Wimberly Theatre at the BCA, Boston |
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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Seussical,at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC in Newton
Presented by Leventhal-Sidman JCC at Leventhal-Sidman JCC March 11, 2012 Designed for children ages4+ years, with adult
TheatreworksUSA presentation
"Oh, the thinks you can think" when Dr. Seuss' beloved characters collide and cavort in this whimsical musical caper. Adapted from the Broadway musical for young audiences, Seussical is TheatreworksUSA's biggest and most elaborately staged show ever. Tag along with The Cat in the Hat - host, emcee, and all-around mischief-maker - in an exhilarating romp through the Dr. Seuss classics. A program...
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Leventhal-Sidman JCC |
03/11/12 |
Leventhal-Sidman JCC, Newton Centre |
Boston Common Frog Pond Ice Skating
Presented by Boston Parks and Recreation Department at Boston Common December 1, 2011-March 17, 2012 The Boston Common Frog Pond sits at the heart of Boston Common, one of America’s oldest and most treasured public parks. With a winter ice rink and skating school; a reflecting pool in the spring and fall; and a summer spray pool and children’s carousel; there is always a fun and exciting activity for residents and tourists alike. And the year-round café is a welcome respite no matter what the temperature.
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Boston Parks and Recreation Department |
12/01/11 -
03/17/12 |
Boston Common, Boston |
MFA: Studio Art Classes: Children Winter Class Session
Presented by Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) at Museum of Fine Arts Boston January 7-March 17, 2012 Register for the children's MFA Studio Art Classes. The children's program is intended for ages 5-6, 7-8, and 9-11 and includes 10-week Saturday classes or Sunday classes. Students sketch and explore the Museum’s galleries, then respond to what they have seen through drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, printmaking projects, and more.
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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) |
01/07/12 -
03/17/12 |
Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Boston |
MFA: Studio Art Classes: Teen Winter Class Session
Presented by Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) at Museum of Fine Arts Boston January 7-March 17, 2012 Register for MFA Studio Art Classes for teens. Classes are offered for ages 12-14 and 15-18. The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, offers studio art classes and workshops taught by experienced educators who are also professional artists. The Museum’s collections provide an unparalleled opportunity to study the processes of artists past and present from a variety of cultural perspectives. Class sizes are limited to ensure that students of all levels benefit from these experiences.
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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) |
01/07/12 -
03/17/12 |
Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Boston |
Musical Tales: A Family Concert - Hudson
Presented by Symphony Pro Musica at Hudson High School March 17, 2012 Popper
Hungarian Rhapsody - Feat12 year-old Zlatomir Fung of Westborough, cello
Lees
The Trumpet of the Swan
Rimsky-Korsakov:
Scheherazade
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Symphony Pro Musica |
03/17/12 |
Hudson High School, Hudson |
Musical Tales: A Family Concert - Westborough
Presented by Symphony Pro Musica at Mill Pond School March 18, 2012 Popper
Hungarian Rhapsody - Feat12 year-old Zlatomir Fung of Westborough, cello
Lees
The Trumpet of the Swan
Rimsky-Korsakov:
Scheherazade
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Symphony Pro Musica |
03/18/12 |
Mill Pond School, Westborough |
Saint Patrick's Peace Parade
Presented by Massachusetts Peace Action March 18, 2012 People's parade for peace, equality, jobs, social and economic justice. UNITE, PARTICIPATE, CELEBRATE!
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Massachusetts Peace Action |
03/18/12 |
Broadway station MBTA redline, Boston |
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella
Presented by Watertown Children's Theatre at The Arsenal Center For The Arts March 16-March 18, 2012 Watertown Children’s Theatre presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, a blend of fairy tale, musical comedy and of course, magic! WCT’s production features a cast of 4th through 8th graders, along with 1st and 2nd grade Junior Players, directed by Meghan Kenny. Performances are March 16, 7 pm, March 17, 2 pm and 7 pm, and March 18, 2 pm, in the Charles Mosesian Theater at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown. Tickets are $12 and will be...
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Watertown Children's Theatre |
03/16/12 -
03/18/12 |
The Arsenal Center For The Arts, Watertown |
Tot Zone
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 9-March 19, 2012 Our visual arts classes emphasize the pleasure of making things and completing them to take home, exploring a variety of mediums, approaches and techniques. Students develop skills, imagination and confidence while having fun in a non-competitive, creative environment. Our classes encourage cooperation, skill-building, and creative thinking. Classes combine artists of all levels, with new and different projects each session. Returning students encounter new projects, new skills and new...
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/09/12 -
03/19/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Very Beginning Woodworking
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 10-March 20, 2012 Our woodworking program welcomes students ages 4 to 17. As students gain experience, they build skills and familiarity with tools and materials. Younger children start with hand tools and small projects; continuing students undertake more complex projects, gaining appreciation for wood as a creative medium.
Each class incorporates beginners and experienced students, with new projects each session. Small classes allow for ample individual attention. All classes emphasize safety...
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/10/12 -
03/20/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
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 |
Very Beginning Woodworking
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 10-March 20, 2012 Our woodworking program welcomes students ages 4 to 17. As students gain experience, they build skills and familiarity with tools and materials. Younger children start with hand tools and small projects; continuing students undertake more complex projects, gaining appreciation for wood as a creative medium.
Each class incorporates beginners and experienced students, with new projects each session. Small classes allow for ample individual attention. All classes emphasize safety...
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/10/12 -
03/20/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Cycle of Seasons, a music class for ages 3-5; Musikgarten Winter Term
Presented by New School of Music at New School of Music January 3-March 20, 2012 Celebrate your preschooler’s growing independence and love of the outdoors with activities involving the four seasons in The Cycle of Seasons. Developed to build attention and self-expression, activities include singing, chanting, moving, focused listening, musical games, exploring musical instruments, creative movement and storytelling. The Cycle of Seasons nurtures your growing child’s ability to use language and participate in dramatic play within a musical context. Fun family...
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New School of Music |
01/03/12 -
03/20/12 |
New School of Music, Cambridge |
Family Music for Babies & Toddlers, Musikgarten Winter Term
Presented by New School of Music at New School of Music January 3-March 22, 2012 Designed for parents, caregivers and their babies/toddlers to take together, these weekly classes help you learn how to play musically with your children. Together you’ll sing, chant, move, dance, listen, and play simple instruments, all activities that bridge the natural connection between music and movement . When you go home, you can continue the fun with a superb CD recorded by a fine children’s choir and outstanding instrumentalists. The parent guidebook along with the...
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New School of Music |
01/03/12 -
03/22/12 |
New School of Music, Cambridge |
Music Makers, a music class for ages 5-7; Musikgarten
Presented by New School of Music at New School of Music January 5-March 22, 2012 Music Makers, for ages 5-7, is a learning program which integrates singing, creative as well as structured movement, playing instruments and ensemble work, ear training and guided listening. This developmentally sound approach to music literacy builds symbolic thinking, concentration, memory, and self expression; children also start to work with written musical patterns too. This is a drop-off class (45 minutes).
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New School of Music |
01/05/12 -
03/22/12 |
New School of Music, Cambridge |
Teen Night: Streetology
Presented by The Institute of Contemporary Art at Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA) March 23, 2012 What happens when you invite teens to a party in an art museum? Teen Nights-the ICA's art happenings organized and promoted for teens by teens. Our Teen Arts Council plans the events, which can include artist talks, workshops, and other fun activities designed to expose their peers to contemporary art. What will these creative minds come up with next?
March 23: Streetology
For this very special Teen Night, artist Swoon will co-host an unforgettable evening celebrating...
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The Institute of Contemporary Art |
03/23/12 |
Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA), Boston |
"Magic in the Air" Comedy and Magic Variety Show
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center March 23, 2012 "Magic in the Air" is a unique variety show featuring an exciting mixture of three talented entertainers. If you take a healthy dose of comedy, throw in a handful of magic, and blend it, you have the recipe for Chris Mitchell’s hysterical and original comedy magic. Next, from the stages of Broadway in New York to New Zealand's renowned Regent Theater, George Saterial has traveled five continents performing his classically inspired illusions. Discover for yourself what George...
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
03/23/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
Group Piano for Kids, ages 4-6
Presented by New School of Music at New School of Music January 7-March 24, 2012 Group Piano for Kids, ages 4-6
Beginning piano classes are a wonderful way for young children to learn piano in a group setting. Our classes introduce a solid foundation of keyboard skills, including note-reading, ear-training, ensemble playing, efficient practicing, and healthy and natural hand and body positioning for a lifetime of piano enjoyment. Children learn in a small group setting, maximum of 5 students per section. This class is designed for students with no previous...
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New School of Music |
01/07/12 -
03/24/12 |
New School of Music, Cambridge |
St. Jude Fitness for a Cure Family Event
Presented by St. Jude Fitness for a Cure at Lowell Memorial Auditorium March 24, 2012 Support the fight against childhood cancer by attending the 12th annual Fitness for a Cure. For more information and tickets, visit www.fitnessforacure.com or call 617-965-5262.
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St. Jude Fitness for a Cure |
03/24/12 |
Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell |
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 |
Revels Spring Sing
Presented by Revels at St. John's United Methodist Church, Watertown March 24, 2012 Celebrate the arrival of spring amidst forsythia blossoms and sprigs of green at this joyful family music event featuring lots of community singing, dancing, refreshments, and entertainment by children from Revels' Spring Workshop. Revels music director George Emlen leads the festivities with musician David Coffin, a great folk band and special guest, the legendary British folksinger, Tony Barrand. This event sells out every year. Come celebrate the Vernal Equinox as only Revels can!
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Revels |
03/24/12 |
St. John's United Methodist Church, Watertown, Watertown |
CraftBoston Spring 2012
Presented by The Society of Arts and Crafts at Seaport World Trade Center March 23-March 25, 2012 Craftboston is New England's premiere exhibition and sale of contemporary art, craft and design. Craftboston Spring takes place annually in the spring at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston. The shows will feature 200 of the most outstanding artists of our time, showcasing one-of-a- kind and limited edition pieces in baskets, ceramics, decorative fiber, wearables, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper, and wood.
Additionally, Craftboston Spring...
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The Society of Arts and Crafts |
03/23/12 -
03/25/12 |
Seaport World Trade Center, Boston |
James and the Giant Peach
Presented by Boston Children's Theatre at BCA Plaza Theatre March 17-March 25, 2012 A magical peach! An incredible journey! Insect friends! In JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, Roald Dahl’s story comes hilariously to life in this family show that reveals the wickedness of some and the goodness of others. Follow James, the wise Old-Green-Grasshopper and the pessimistic Earthworm on their wild adventure. And, don’t forget James’ mean Aunt Spiker and cruel Aunt Sponge!
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH runs March 17 – March 25.
The Plaza Theatre at the...
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Boston Children's Theatre |
03/17/12 -
03/25/12 |
BCA Plaza Theatre, Boston |