Events
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Organization |
Dates |
Location |
Oliver!
Presented by Wellesley Players at Sorenson Center for the Arts, Babson College March 16-March 25, 2012 Nothing is as thrilling on the stage as a well-crafted tale, and Oliver! is just such a show. TONY award winning musical with book, music and lyrics by Lionel Bart, and based upon the Charles Dickens book of the same name. Oliver! explores the trials and tribulations of an orphan who is banished from his orphanage for daring to ask for more food. The title character falls in with a group of petty thieves led by Fagin, who teaches Oliver the ways of the pickpocket.
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Wellesley Players |
03/16/12 -
03/25/12 |
Sorenson Center for the Arts, Babson College, Wellesley |
Lexington Symphony Kids’ Workshop & Concert
Presented by Lexington Symphony at Cary Hall March 25, 2012 This March, Lexington Symphony offers its bi-annual Kids’ Workshop and Concert – a kid-friendly version of an orchestral concert. This event brings music to kids in an up-close, hands-on way. Kids can try out the instruments of the orchestra and conduct their own group of players! Music by Nielsen, Dvo?ák, and more.
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Lexington Symphony |
03/25/12 |
Cary Hall, Lexington |
Kids Beginning Woodworking
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 9-March 26, 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 |
01/09/12 -
03/26/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Random Access: Data as Art Exhibit at Montserrat College of Art
Presented by Montserrat College of Art Gallery at Montserrat College of Art Gallery February 2-March 31, 2012 In Random Access: Data as Art, each of the artists in the exhibition uses data as a source to define the visual outcome of the pieces. As numbers camped in visuals, Random Access explores the way stories are measured in different units, revealing more interesting avenues to pursue the charting of information. Plotting information is more than an intellectual or artistic exercise, it is a proponent of how our society moves towards any goal, microscopic or monumental. Graphic data catalyzes...
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Montserrat College of Art Gallery |
02/02/12 -
03/31/12 |
Montserrat College of Art Gallery, Beverly |
Family Concert - Meet the Orchestra
Presented by Melrose Symphony Orchestra at Memorial Hall, Melrose April 1, 2012 The Melrose Symphony is very excited to present its first ever family-friendly afternoon concert on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 3:00 pm. This shorter program will introduce the instruments of the orchestra with Prokofiev’s timeless masterpiece Peter and the Wolf narrated by Jim Oosterman. Following the performance there will be an instrument “Petting Zoo” to check out the instruments of the orchestra up close. This concert is free for children under 18 and $10 for adults
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Melrose Symphony Orchestra |
04/01/12 |
Memorial Hall, Melrose, Melrose |
Play... BALL!
Presented by New Philharmonia Orchestra at First Baptist Church in Newton April 1, 2012 Batter up! The New Phil is celebrating the opening of baseball season. Wear your favorite baseball shirt (no cleats, please) and join musicians from the New Phil, Wellesley Montessori School, Perry Elementary School and other guests. This concert will feature the renowned Casey at the Bat and a sing-a-long!
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New Philharmonia Orchestra |
04/01/12 |
First Baptist Church in Newton, Newton |
Eye Wonder Family Program
Presented by deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum April 1, 2012 Eye Wonder is a monthly drop-in program for families which focuses on careful looking and creative art projects.
Work with Biennial artist Jonathan Gitelson to explore identities, both real and imagined, as you create your persona.
Perfect for families with children ages 6–12. Free with Museum admission.
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deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum |
04/01/12 |
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Lincoln |
Nurturing the Artist in Each Student: Art from Boston Public Schools
Presented by Towne Art Gallery/Wheelock College at Towne Art Gallery/Wheelock College February 28-April 4, 2012 This exhibition, presented every other year, is meant to give children the opportunity to view their work and that of their peers in a professional setting. Our hope is that this experience will leave a profound impact on their lives and their relationship to the arts. The artwork, submitted by the individual art specialists, showcases the work by children K-12.
This year’s participating schools are: James Otis School, Curtis Guild Elementary School, Donald McKay...
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Towne Art Gallery/Wheelock College |
02/28/12 -
04/04/12 |
Towne Art Gallery/Wheelock College, Boston |
Animal Artists: A six-week course (Ages 7–11)
Presented by Harvard Museum of Natural History at Harvard Museum of Natural History March 6-April 10, 2012 Sketch face-to-face with a zebra, ostrich or tiger as we learn to draw animals from the museum’s collections. Students focus on new animals each week and practice using different media. By the end of this six-week course, students will have gained greater confidence in their skills as well as a new appreciation for the animal world. This popular club is taught by educator, artist and illustrator Erica Beade. Returning students are welcome and will deepen their skills each time.
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Harvard Museum of Natural History |
03/06/12 -
04/10/12 |
Harvard Museum of Natural History, Cambridge |
Budding Naturalists: Winter Explorations for Preschooler/Adult pairs
Presented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary January 26-April 12, 2012 Discover nature with your preschooler! Each day is its own adventure including animal tracks, furry creatures and much more. During each program and short guided walk we will explore different habitats around the sanctuary and watch for the creatures that inhabit them. Maximum of 8 pairs. Pre-registration required.
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Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary |
01/26/12 -
04/12/12 |
Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick |
Kids' Concert Series - Rolie Polie Guacamole
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center April 14, 2012 Rolie Polie Guacamole is the hippest new “kindie” band from Brooklyn, NY! Their high energy, interactive shows are a mix of funk, rock and folk music mashed into original tunes about natural living, eating healthy and staying active. Kids love dancing along to their newest hits "Kangaroo and Billy Too" and "Triathlon" and the whole family will enjoy their remarkable renditions of Harry Nilsson’s “Coconut” and Woody Guthrie’s...
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
04/14/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
Wall Works
Presented by deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum June 11, 2011-April 15, 2012 As part of a new initiative to rethink the Permanent Collection, deCordova has invited artists Kysa Johnson, Natalie Lanese, Caleb Neelon, Alison Owen, Justin Richel, and Mary Temple to create site-specific wall installations based on specific works from the Museum’s holdings of modern and contemporary American art. Sited in the Dewey Family Gallery and the Museum’s Café, these new installations will reflect each artist’s own practice and aesthetic while creatively...
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deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum |
06/11/11 -
04/15/12 |
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Lincoln |
Seussical
Presented by The Hanover Theatre at The Hanover Theatre April 13-April 15, 2012 Assumption College presents Seussical, a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! The story centers around Horton the Elephant, who finds himself faced with a double challenge- not only must he protect his tiny friend Jojo (and all the invisible Whos) from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith...
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The Hanover Theatre |
04/13/12 -
04/15/12 |
The Hanover Theatre, Worcester |
Patriots Day: April 16, 2012
Presented by Old Sturbridge Village at Old Sturbridge Village April 16, 2012 Old Sturbridge Village celebrates the role New England patriots played in the nation’s birth with musket demonstrations and fife and drum music. “Meet” a Minuteman and a Loyalist and learn about the differences in their uniforms and beliefs. Learn how to march with the militia using the official 1776 drill manual.
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Old Sturbridge Village |
04/16/12 |
Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge |
April Vacation: Magic and Mayhem
Presented by Watertown Children's Theatre at The Arsenal Center For The Arts April 16-April 20, 2012 Inspired by popular stories like Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and the Chronicles of Narnia, the group will create and perform scenes and songs of enchantment, mystery, and amazing journeys. Participants will explore the magic and supernatural elements of these tales while learning the fundamentals of art, performance, and creative collaboration.
Magic and Mayhem concludes with an ‘enchanting’ performance for family and friends..
Grades...
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Watertown Children's Theatre |
04/16/12 -
04/20/12 |
The Arsenal Center For The Arts, Watertown |
School Vacation Week Activities
Presented by Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum April 16-April 20, 2012 February, it's a bit cold, there may be snow on the ground, and what to do to keep kids engaged during a week off from school? The Gardner Museum, open for art-making and looking activities for families, might be just the perfect winter remedy!
The theme of the week is Royalty Discovery: royalty and nobility and the crown jewels, of course. Discover nearly life-size portraits that show royal families dressed in formal attire; women wearing puffy dresses with lace and fabulous...
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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum |
04/16/12 -
04/20/12 |
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston |
School Vacation Week Adventures
Presented by Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) at Museum of Fine Arts Boston April 17-April 20, 2012 Travels through Time
Tue?Fri, Apr 17?20
10 am?4 pm (Wed to 8 pm)
Step back in time and fast forward into the future exploring objects from the past and present. Join a special family-friendly tour, drop-in on a story hour, and create your own art in the galleries. ASL Interpretation provided Apr 18.
All ages and abilities welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult.
No registration required.
FREE admission for kids all week.
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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) |
04/17/12 -
04/20/12 |
Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Boston |
New lambs/Spring School Vacation Weeks: April 14-22, 2012
Presented by Old Sturbridge Village at Old Sturbridge Village April 14-April 22, 2012 April school vacation features a wide range of crafts and outdoor activities for everyone. Meet the baby animals (especially the lambs!), watch musket demonstrations, and visit the OSV Crafts Center - open daily. Activities include making a tin candleholder, dipping candles, or other projects. The week is filled with activities, games, and demonstrations by the Village’s costumed interpreters.
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Old Sturbridge Village |
04/14/12 -
04/22/12 |
Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge |
The 2012 deCordova Biennial
Presented by deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum January 22-April 22, 2012 The 2012 deCordova Biennial is a survey exhibition focused on emphasizing the quality and variety of work rather than any single or overarching theme. Highlighting artists from across New England, the exhibition displays a diverse range of approaches to media and content. The exhibition is co-curated by deCordova Curator, Dina Deitsch and Independent Curator and former owner/director of the Judi Rotenberg Gallery, Boston, MA, Abigail Ross Goodman. The 2012 deCordova Biennial will feature 23...
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deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum |
01/22/12 -
04/22/12 |
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Lincoln |
Jack Hanna's Into the Wild LIVE!
Presented by The Hanover Theatre at The Hanover Theatre April 22, 2012 Generously sponsored by United Bank, Emmy Award winning TV host and lifelong animal advocate, Jack Hanna brings the jungle to Worcester this spring. Sit back and enjoy this awe-inspiring program as you learn about amazing animal species and the wild adventures of Jack Hanna!
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The Hanover Theatre |
04/22/12 |
The Hanover Theatre, Worcester |
25th annual Sheepshearing Festival at Gore Place
Presented by Gore Place at Gore Place April 28, 2012 Now celebrating its 25th year, this outdoor farm festival draws thousands to the 45 acre Governor Gore estate in Waltham, MA. Enjoy demonstrations of sheep-shearing, herding dogs, spinning, weaving and gardening at this outdoor event. Large crafts fair, live entertainment, wagon rides, historic demonstrators, games and farm animals. Admission is $15 adults, seniors and teens, children 12 and under free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Food vendors on site. Free parking. No dogs or...
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Gore Place |
04/28/12 |
Gore Place, Waltham |
14th Annual Boston College Arts Festival
Presented by Boston College April 26-April 28, 2012 Every year, the Boston College Arts Festival brings the Boston College and surrounding communities together to celebrate the arts. Music, theater, dance, film screenings, art exhibitions and demonstrations, literary readings, children's activities, special events, and much more!
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Boston College |
04/26/12 -
04/28/12 |
Boston College, O'Neill Plaza Event Center, Chestnut Hill |
Geckos: Tails to Toepads
Presented by Museum of Science. Boston at Museum of Science, Boston January 22-May 6, 2012 Enter the world of geckos — bulging eyes, night vision, sticky toepads, squawking voices, and disposable body parts. More than 60 exotic geckos have arrived at the Museum of Science!
Geckos: Tails to Toepads was created by Peeling Productions at Clyde Peeling's Reptiland.
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Museum of Science. Boston |
01/22/12 -
05/06/12 |
Museum of Science, Boston, Boston |
Bobby McFerrin
Presented by FirstWorks May 10, 2012 “McFerrin’s greatest gift to his audience – changing them from spectators into celebrants and
transforming a concert hall into a playground.” —The Los Angeles Times
One-man orchestra Bobby McFerrin uses his four-octave range and a vast array of vocal techniques to conjure the unmistakable sound of a trumpet in a jazz standard, the cello in a classical composition and the bubbly melody of a pop song.
Best known for his Grammy...
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FirstWorks |
05/10/12 |
The Vets, Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Providence |
Big Apple Circus
Presented by Big Apple Circus at City Hall Plaza March 27-May 13, 2012 For its 34th Season the Big Apple Circus dares you to Dream Big!
Grandma the clown's final tour. Don't miss it!
It’s an All–New Show, where the World’s Greatest Circus artists are presented under an intimate Big Top, and no seat is more than 50 feet from the ring! Let your imagination soar and summon the most amazing acts — A juggler with a suit to fit his sweet feats of fancy handiwork! A mechanical doll who comes alive in...
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Big Apple Circus |
03/27/12 -
05/13/12 |
City Hall Plaza, Boston |
Anne of Green Gables
Presented by Boston Children's Theatre at Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA May 5-May 13, 2012 In this enchanting new musical adaptation, audiences will cheer for our heroine Anne as she fights against adversity and tells the truth, regardless of the consequences. Taught in schools around the world, ANNE OF GREEN GABLES is regarded as one of the most important pieces of 20th century literature.
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES runs May 5 – May 13.
Calderwood Pavilion
527 Tremont St.
617-933-8600
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Boston Children's Theatre |
05/05/12 -
05/13/12 |
Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA, Boston |
Wool Days: May 26-28, 2012
Presented by Old Sturbridge Village at Old Sturbridge Village May 26-May 28, 2012 During Wool Days the Old Sturbridge Village get their annual “hair cuts” and historians demonstrate how wool is processed – from shearing, scouring, and carding to dyeing, spinning, and weaving (in other words, from sheep to shirt). Try your hand and test your history IQ at our textile exhibit. Memorial Day is also our official kick-off to summer activities like period games, 1830s “base ball” and “French & English” tug-of-war contests. For...
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Old Sturbridge Village |
05/26/12 -
05/28/12 |
Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge |
Antique Car Rally: June 2, 2012
Presented by Old Sturbridge Village at Old Sturbridge Village June 2, 2012 When Old Sturbridge Village first opened in 1946, visitors toured the museum in their cars. To commemorate those early days, we will be showcasing pre-1946 automobiles during the Antique Car Rally. See how early 20th-century transportation compares to the early 19th century.
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Old Sturbridge Village |
06/02/12 |
Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge |
33rd Annual Cambridge River Festival
Presented by Cambridge Arts Council June 2, 2012 Join us for this one-day celebration of the arts, attracting 200,000 annually. This FREE event along the banks of the Charles River features jazz, folk, roots and world music performances, dance, art demonstrations, family art-making activities and over 100 specialty food purveyors and craftspeople!
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Cambridge Arts Council |
06/02/12 |
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Networks presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Presented by Broadway in Boston at Boston Opera House May 9-June 3, 2012 Live On Stage!
Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Boston! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eyepopping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of...
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Broadway in Boston |
05/09/12 -
06/03/12 |
Boston Opera House, Boston |