Events
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Hugh Masekela
Presented by Zeiterion Performing Arts Center at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center February 24, 2012 Hugh Masekela is an innovator in the world music and jazz scene and continues to tour the world as a performer, composer, producer and activist. Masekela’s Grammy® Award-winning hit “Grazing in the Grass” sold over four million copies and made him an international star while his Broadway smash musical Sarafina introduced the sounds and passion of South African music to theatre audiences worldwide.
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Zeiterion Performing Arts Center |
02/24/12 |
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, New Bedford |
The Rivalry
Presented by Zeiterion Performing Arts Center at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center February 12, 2012 National Tour
LA Theatre Works
Over 150 years ago, Americans struggled with issues of slavery, race, freedom, equality, states’ rights, and America’s future. In the 1858 Illinois Senate race, Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas embarked on a series of debates. Their epic clash of ideas and oratory forged a future President and a nation. LA Theatre Works production of The Rivalry is a riveting depiction of the Lincoln-Douglas debates, using dialogue from the original...
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Zeiterion Performing Arts Center |
02/12/12 |
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, New Bedford |
The Salon
Presented by YES.OUI.SI. at Yes.Oui.Si. February 2-March 8, 2012 YES.OUI.SI. is proud to present THE SALON.
Opening February 2nd 6-8pm
Through March 8th
An exhibition featuring paintings, drawings and prints by
Alexa Guariglia
Lena Gustafson
Kira Leigh
Jordan Piantedosi
Stephanie Terelak
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YES.OUI.SI. |
02/02/12 -
03/08/12 |
Yes.Oui.Si., Boston |
Art Since the Mid-20th Century
Presented by Worcester Art Museum at Worcester Art Museum February 17, 2011-December 31, 2012 A new installation of the Museum's collection of art since the mid-20th century features approximately fifty works of art displayed in renovated galleries, and presented in three thematic installations: The Persistence of Abstraction, Revivals of Figuration and Portraiture, and Cultural Signs.
This presentation chronicles the past seven decades as still-evolving chapters which illustrate how artists across disciplines, generations, and geographies respond to the experiences of their...
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Worcester Art Museum |
02/17/11 -
12/31/12 |
Worcester Art Museum, Worcester |
PAULA POUNDSTONE
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre February 24, 2012 Appearing on stage with a stool, a microphone, and a can of Diet Pepsi, PAULA POUNDSTONE is famous for her razor-sharp wit and spontaneity. The Boston Globe said, “Poundstone improvises with a crowd like a Jazz musician…swinging in unexpected directions without a plan, without a net.” Paula is so quick and unassuming that audience members at her live shows often leave complaining that their cheeks hurt from laughter and debating whether the random people she talked to...
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The Wilbur Theatre |
02/24/12 |
Wilbur Theatre, Boston |
Glen Campbell Goodbye Tour
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre February 23, 2012 Glen Campbell has announced his battle with Alzheimer’s disease. The legendary singer/songwriter, who is set to release his final studio album, “Ghost On The Canvas”, August 30th on Surfdog Records, was diagnosed with the fateful disease only six months ago.For more information read the article at People.com.
Despite the diagnosis, Glen will hit the road for his “Goodbye Tour”. “I still love making music,” says Campbell. “And I...
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The Wilbur Theatre |
02/23/12 |
Wilbur Theatre, Boston |
Jim Gaffigan
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre February 17, 2012 JIM GAFFIGAN has proven himself a major talent beloved to a wide range of
audiences, achieving accolades and awards for his stand-up comedy, acting, and writing.
His clever, quiet style has made him one of the top five most successful touring
comedians in the country today and his CDs and DVDs have reached platinum
sales. Gaffigan has had an unprecedented number of appearances on late
night’s “Letterman" and “Conan." His...
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The Wilbur Theatre |
02/17/12 |
Wilbur Theatre, Boston |
R-Rated Hypnotist Frank Santos Jr.
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre February 25, 2012 Frank Santos Jr. has been amazing audiences for over a decade. His spectacular display of mind-bending antics can turn any skeptic into a fan. His act is always fresh, energetic, and unique and no two shows are ever the same.
When Frank Santos Jr. performs the audience becomes the stars, you are not merely an idle bystander vicariously absorbing an out-of-date comedy routine. You, your friends, and strangers across the room are all fair game awaiting the possibility of instant...
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The Wilbur Theatre |
02/25/12 |
Wilbur Theatre, Boston |
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Howie Mandel
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The Wilbur Theatre |
02/12/12 |
Wilbur Theatre, Boston |
Comedian Paula Poundstone from NPR's "Wait Wait, Don't Tell Me"
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre February 24, 2012 PAULA POUNDSTONE keeps the laughs coming on NPR’s news quiz show,
“Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me” and brings her comedic brilliance to the
Wilbur Theatre Friday, February 24th!
The Wilbur Theatre in Boston, MA is proud to present comedian Paula Poundstone in concert Friday, February 24th. It’s impossible to attend a Paula Poundstone performance without marveling at her ability to interact spontaneously with audience members in...
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The Wilbur Theatre |
02/24/12 |
Wilbur Theatre, Boston |
The Wizard of Oz
Presented by Wheelock Family Theatre at Wheelock Family Theatre January 27-February 26, 2012 THE WIZARD OF OZ
By L. Frank Baum
With music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg
Background music by Herbert Stothart
Dance and vocal arrangements by Peter Howard
Orchestration by Larry Wilcox
Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company
Based upon the classic motion picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.
Directed by James P. Byrne. Musical Director Jon Goldberg. Scenic...
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Wheelock Family Theatre |
01/27/12 -
02/26/12 |
Wheelock Family Theatre, Boston |
Free WGBH Studio Tours
Presented by WGBH at WGBH February 9, 2010 - Ongoing Go behind the scenes for a free 45-minute tour of WGBH's all-digital studios at One Guest Street in Boston's Brighton neighborhood.
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WGBH |
02/09/10 -
Ongoing |
WGBH, Boston |
First Saturday Open Studios
Presented by Western Avenue Studios at Western Avenue Artist Studios January 7-September 3, 2012 Join the over 200 artists of the Western Avenue Studios for First Saturday Open Studios from 12-5PM. We open our doors on the first Saturday of every month. Visit a variety of artists in their workspaces: painters, photographers, mixed media artists, jewelers, sculptors, fiber artists, potters, glassworkers, and more! Talk to artists about their process and take home art for yourself or a loved one. Parking is free and plentiful! The Western Avenue Studios is at 122 Western Ave in...
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Western Avenue Studios |
01/07/12 -
09/03/12 |
Western Avenue Artist Studios, Lowell |
WAR & PEACE (novel by Leo Tolstoy): 15TH ANNUAL VALENTINE CONCERT
Presented by Andover Chamber Music at West Parish Church, Andover February 12, 2012 A Moving and intimate program of works about love and conflict.
Ya Fei Chuang, piano
Jennifer Frautschi, violin
Julie Scolnik, flute
Thomas Kraines, cello
Messaien, Shostakovich, Liebermann, Kraines
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Andover Chamber Music |
02/12/12 |
West Parish Church, Andover, Andover |
Execution of Justice
Presented by Boston University College of Fine Arts at Virginia Wimberly Theatre February 17-February 24, 2012 Emily Mann, playwright; Elaine Vaan Hogue, director. A brilliant portrayal of the Dan White trial after the 1978 assassinations of Mayor George Moscone and gay city supervisor Harvey Milk of San Francisco. Mann tells the story in a provocative and multilayered way, offering as many questions as answers about a tragic chapter in the city's transition to its current political and social climate. Execution of Justice runs February 17-24. Presented by the Boston University College of Fine Arts....
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Boston University College of Fine Arts |
02/17/12 -
02/24/12 |
Virginia Wimberly Theatre, Boston |
Kimberly Fraser, Brian Conway & Mark Simos
Presented by notloB Music at Unity Somerville February 17, 2012 Kimberly Fraser
http://www.kimberleyfraser.com/
Kimberley Fraser was born on Cape Breton Island, and nurtured within its rich musical heritage. She first began to impress audiences at the age of three with her step-dancing talents. Soon after that she took up both the fiddle and the piano. Though still in her 20s, Kimberley’s already has a distinguished career. She has traveled the world, from Victoria to Afghanistan, performing at venues such as The Kennedy...
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notloB Music |
02/17/12 |
Unity Somerville, Somerville |
Boston Musica Viva's 19th Annual Family Concert
Presented by Boston Musica Viva at Tsai Performance Center February 12, 2012 At Boston Musica Viva’s 19th Annual Family Concert, you and your child will experience two classic tales like never before. Continuing BMV’s tradition of commissioning new music for listeners of all ages, Boston composers Patrick Greene and Michael Gandolfi give Aesop’s “The Tortoise and the Hare” and “The Pied Piper” a fresh spin. The talented young percussionists of The Marimba Magic Ensemble from The Rivers School Conservatory and New England...
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Boston Musica Viva |
02/12/12 |
Tsai Performance Center, Boston |
American Music for Viola and Piano
Presented by Boston University College of Fine Arts at Tsai Performance Center February 13, 2012 Featuring works by Amlin, Carter, Cornell, and Rochberg. Michelle LaCourse, viola; Martin Amlin, piano Martin Amlin. Sonata for viola and piano and premiere of new composition. Elliott Carter, Elegy for viola and piano; Richard Cornell, Duets for two violas; George Rochberg, Sonata for viola and piano. Free and open to the public. Call 617-353-8724 for details. Presented by the Boston University College of Fine Arts.
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Boston University College of Fine Arts |
02/13/12 |
Tsai Performance Center, Boston |
Fridays At Trinity
Presented by Trinity Church Boston at Trinity Church Boston February 10, 2012 - Ongoing Enjoy this weekly series of midday organ concerts featuring innovative programs by recitalists from across the United States and abroad. There is no charge for admission, but we invite a donation of $10. Wheelchair accessible.
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Trinity Church Boston |
02/10/12 -
Ongoing |
Trinity Church Boston, Boston |
Robert Baart: Paintings and Drawings
Presented by Towne Art Gallery/Wheelock College at Towne Art Gallery/Wheelock College January 24-February 23, 2012 Wheelock College is pleased to present the work of Robert Baart, a painter whose abstract work is informed by nature and the landscape. He was on the painting faculty at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, for thirty-five years, retiring in 2009. His work is represented in the collections of the Rose Art Museum, Brandies University, Waltham, MA; the DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park, Lincoln, MA; and in numerous private and corporate collections in the U.S. and abroad. For...
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Towne Art Gallery/Wheelock College |
01/24/12 -
02/23/12 |
Towne Art Gallery/Wheelock College, Boston |
ZIP Code Stories Live
Presented by Boston Book Festival at Think Tank Bistrotheque February 16, 2012 Inspired by the popular Radio Boston series, we're bringing together Boston-area authors Holly LeCraw, Steve Macone, and Dawn Tripp to read very short stories inspired by Boston-area ZIP codes. Attendees can also sign up at the door for a chance to represent their neighborhood and read their own 500-word ZIP code stories during our open mic. Hosted by Henriette Lazaridis Power, editor of The Drum, and Anthony Brooks, co-host of Radio Boston.
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Boston Book Festival |
02/16/12 |
Think Tank Bistrotheque, Cambridge |
Cardio Caliente
Presented by The Studio: A Dance Center for Adults at The Studio: A Dance Center for Adults March 25, 2011-March 23, 2012 In this class, Latin dance routines mixing fast and slow rhythms (Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, Tango, and more) are used to tone your body and burn calories. Please bring clean sneakers that you do not wear outside. Classes are every Friday from 5-6, and generally on Sundays. Check out our website to be sure!
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The Studio: A Dance Center for Adults |
03/25/11 -
03/23/12 |
The Studio: A Dance Center for Adults, Brookline |
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Relax and Restore Yoga
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The Studio: A Dance Center for Adults |
03/27/11 -
04/01/12 |
The Studio: A Dance Center for Adults, Brookline |
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Company of Thieves
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The Red Room @ Cafe 939 |
02/25/12 |
The Red Room at Cafe 939, Boston |
TAUK / BEAR LANGUAGE / RIPE
Presented by The Red Room @ Cafe 939 at The Red Room at Cafe 939 February 21, 2012 Meet Tauk, a band that delivers a unique blend of funk, jazz, pop, and rock with a fresh, experimental spirit. The Long Island-based trio have built an impressive DIY buzz, scoring opening gigs for O.A.R, MOE, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, 311, and Tea Leaf Green, as well as earning slots at top festivals like Gathering of the Vibes (alongside Buddy Guy and Bob Weir and Ratdog) and being featured on Fuse TV.
Tauk's tunes are adventurous in scope, but the band's origins...
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The Red Room @ Cafe 939 |
02/21/12 |
The Red Room at Cafe 939, Boston |
Barnaby Bright/Suzie Brown/Jenee Halstead
Presented by The Red Room @ Cafe 939 at The Red Room at Cafe 939 February 18, 2012 Brooklyn-based indie folk rock duo Barnaby Bright, have garnered high accolades for their lyrically captivating and impeccably balanced songwriting and sound. They have toured all over the US and Europe, dazzling fans with unique instrumentation, powerful harmonies, intelligent lyrics, and genuine warmth on stage. Inspired by literature, life, human behavior and a hint of fantasy, Barnaby Bright is a classic vision of timeless indie folk rock in all its glory.
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The Red Room @ Cafe 939 |
02/18/12 |
The Red Room at Cafe 939, Boston |
Time Stands Still
Presented by The Lyric Stage Company of Boston at The Lyric Stage Company February 17-March 17, 2012 By Donald Margulies
Directed by Scott Edmiston
Widely hailed as one of the best new plays on Broadway, Time Stands Still is the story of Sarah and James, a photojournalist and foreign correspondent, who are reeling after their recent brush with death while on an assignment. Will their relationship of nearly a decade be more threatened by a traditional go at domesticity than the roadside bombs of Baghdad?
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The Lyric Stage Company of Boston |
02/17/12 -
03/17/12 |
The Lyric Stage Company, Boston |
Open Mic & Talent Competition
Presented by The Lansdowne Pub at The Lansdowne Pub March 6, 2011-March 4, 2012 The Lansdowne Pub is breaking ground with our Sunday Night Open Mic & Talent Competition. Watch an assortment of experienced entertainers, selected from the dozens that auditioned, compete against one another for prizes and entry to the finals.
Audience members are encouraged to help judge and choose the top two winners from acts such as burlesque troupes, improv troupes, comedians, magicians, musicians, and more!.
Participate as a judge and take a shot at one...
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The Lansdowne Pub |
03/06/11 -
03/04/12 |
The Lansdowne Pub, Boston |
Boston Chamber Music Society
Presented by Indian Hill Music at The Kalliroscope Gallery February 18, 2012 Boston Chamber Music Society
Saturday, February 18 at 8 pm
The Kalliroscope Gallery; Groton, MA
New England’s preeminent BCMS has built a reputation for impassioned performances, ripened over time by the long personal and professional histories of its member musicians.
Harumi Rhodes, violin
Marcus Thompson, viola
Ronald Thomas, cello
Mihae Lee, piano
MOZART: Duo for Violin and Viola in G, K. 423
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Indian Hill Music |
02/18/12 |
The Kalliroscope Gallery, Groton |
Shrek- The Musical
Presented by The Hanover Theatre at The Hanover Theatre February 24-February 26, 2012 SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar® winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to life on stage.
In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre — not a handsome prince — shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won’t shut up, a villain with a SHORT temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the...
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The Hanover Theatre |
02/24/12 -
02/26/12 |
The Hanover Theatre, Worcester |