Events
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Ken Aptekar: Look Again
Presented by Wheaton College February 6-April 14, 2012 Aptekar carefully mines the works of other artists—from Old Master painters to Edward Hopper and Philip Guston—and skillfully re-creates select portions of their paintings, with clever shifts of scale and hue, covered by glass, upon which he inscribes inventive and often personal lines of text.
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Wheaton College |
02/06/12 -
04/14/12 |
Beard and Weil Galleries, Watson Fine Arts, Norton |
Hans Christian Anderson's "The Nightingale"
Presented by Boston College February 12, 2012 Bring your family and enjoy "The Nightingale" adapted from a Hans Christian Andersen tale. Performed with audience participation.
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Boston College |
02/12/12 |
Boston College, Lyons Hall 423, Chestnut Hill |
Young Voices in Russian Literature
Presented by Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, Harvard University February 22, 2012 A new generation of Russian writers visits Harvard: Young authors, all finalists for Russia’s Debut Prize, will read their work and discuss art and freedom in today’s Russia. This is a critical juncture in the history of Russia—the Perestroika and post-Soviet generations are being displaced by a new generation for which the USSR is mere history. Theirs is a complex new Russia, which they strive to represent in their literary works.
For over a...
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Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, Harvard University |
02/22/12 |
Center for Government and International Studies, South Building, Cambridge |
Introduction to Raja Yoga Meditation
Presented by Brahma Kumaris Center for Peace February 4-February 15, 2012 The “Introduction to Raja Yoga Meditation” course will be held in February at the B.K. Learning Center for Peace in Watertown, MA. ***************** The Brahma Kumaris Learning Center for Peace sponsors this course, a method of meditation that provides a practical way to bring peace to your everyday life. The first weeknight session will start on Monday, Feb 6, 2012 from 7:30 – 9:00 pm. The first weekend session is scheduled on Saturday, Feb 4, 2012 from 10:00-...
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Brahma Kumaris Center for Peace |
02/04/12 -
02/15/12 |
Brahma Kumaris Learning Center for Peace , Boston |
Aine Minogue Free Concert at Robbins Library in Arlington
Presented by The Arlington Cultural Arts Council February 22, 2012 Aine Minogue, Irish Harpist & Singer in concert at Robbins Library, Arlington MA Wednesday, February 22nd at 7:00 p.m. This event will be held in the Community Room at Robbins Library, 700 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA (Parking in rear of library and on Mass Ave) This Concert will be a CD Release Show and Conversation for "Close Your Eyes, Love," an album of Celtic lullabies (a final album in a series on the Celtic life cycle) Admission is Free. No advance...
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The Arlington Cultural Arts Council |
02/22/12 |
Robbins Library Community Room, Arlington |
REPA Job Fair
Presented by StageSource February 18, 2012 FIND JOB OPENINGS IN:
Theatrical and Entertainment Design, Technical Production, Consulting, Management, Marketing and Administration
MEET REPRESENTATIVES FROM:
Theatres, Event Production, Film and Television, Industrial Suppliers, Theatrical Consultants!
JOB SEEKERS:
Free admission, no advance registration required!
Talk one-on-one with employers
Bring copies of resume, business cards, and portfolios
Non-attending job seekers can...
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StageSource |
02/18/12 |
Back Bay Events Center, Boston |
The Merry Widow
Presented by ArtsEmerson February 17-February 19, 2012 Maurice Chevalier’s roguish Captain Danilo is commissioned by his king to win the heart of wealthy widow Jeanette MacDonald, whose plans to remarry threaten her kingdom. Hailed as “the sexiest musical of the thirties—perhaps the sexiest musical ever.”
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ArtsEmerson |
02/17/12 -
02/19/12 |
Bright Family Screening Room at the Paramount Center, Boston |
Emerson Presents - Filmmaker Rob Todd in Person
Presented by ArtsEmerson February 17, 2012 An evening with Robert Todd, whose films beautifully “draw together documentary and experimental elements … [to] explore the difficult-to-define emotions engendered by the stresses of civilization” (Cinémathèque Ontario). FILMMAKER IN PERSON!
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ArtsEmerson |
02/17/12 |
Bright Family Screening Room at the Paramount Center, Boston |
Joe Val Bluegrass Festival
Presented by Boston Bluegrass Union February 17-February 19, 2012 The Joe Val Bluegrass Festival is coming to the Sheraton Tara in Framingham, MA on Feb 17-19 and features an impeccable roster of artists, including Blue Highway, The Whites, Claire Lynch, Josh Williams Band, Spinney Bros, Steep Canyon Rangers, and many, many more. The festival also hosts over fifty master classes and workshops, the Academy for Kids, directed slow jams for beginners, and almost constant jamming for all levels.
For more details about ticket purchase, please...
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Boston Bluegrass Union |
02/17/12 -
02/19/12 |
Sheraton Tara, Framingham |
Primary Source Concert: Mozart and Beethoven
Presented by Primary Source Concerts February 18, 2012 Primary Source Concert: “Between House and Stage: Public and Private Music Making in the 18th Century” Mozart’s “ The Magic Flute” arranged for String Quartet [1797] Beethoven’s Septet for winds and strings, opus 20 Gabriela Diaz, Gabriel Boyers, Margaret Dyer, David Russell, Ben Seltzer, Anne Howarth, Adam Smith, David Goodchild On Display: First and Early editions of the Magic Flute, including the chamber music arrangements to be performed, together...
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Primary Source Concerts |
02/18/12 |
Goethe-Institut Boston, Boston |
Performing on Paper
Presented by Mobius February 26, 2012 RESPOND TO WHAT YOU SEE BY DRAWING IT!
Draw with a sense of energy and excitement that the performing artists generate.
THIS IS NOT STILL LIFE!!!
All levels of ability welcome. If you want help with your drawing, ask! Mobius is a friendly environment that fosters creativity. Bring your own materials
Look at previous events: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mobiusorg/sets/72157628032409820/
DOOR PRIZES!!!!!!
To...
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Mobius |
02/26/12 |
Mobius, Cambridge |
Musician's Professional Toolbox
Presented by Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston February 13-April 28, 2012 A partnership between the Arts & Business Council (A&BC) and the Berklee College of Music Rethink Music Initiative, with generous support from Music Drives Us, this series of topic-specific workshops and webinars begins in February and culminates in the Rethink Music Conference in April.
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Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston |
02/13/12 -
04/28/12 |
BSA Space, Boston |
Mozart's "Coronation" Mass Performed by Boston College University Chorale
Presented by Boston College February 25, 2012 Music from Mozart’s “Coronation” Mass, and American folk hymns and spirituals. John Finney, conductor.
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Boston College |
02/25/12 |
St. Ignatius Church, Chestnut Hill |
First Annual Boston Student Film Fest Submissions!
Presented by Boston Student Arts Network January 31-February 24, 2012 The Boston Student Arts Network (BSAN) is excited to announce the launch of their First Annual Boston Student Film Fest. The month long online film festival will feature works of all genres and subjects completed within the past year by undergraduate and graduate students attending schools all over New England. The new venture fills a void in the local film industry, recognizing film students in a public space in front of people all over the country. Films will be chosen by the Directors of...
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Boston Student Arts Network |
01/31/12 -
02/24/12 |
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Mall at Chestnut Hill Hosts Pawsox Idol!
Presented by Pawtucket Red Sox February 25, 2012 Do you like to sing? Want a chance to perform during a half inning at a designated Pawsox game? It’s easy. Simply send an email to info@pawsox.com to receive a registration form from Now – February 21, 2012.
Then on Saturday, February 25th contestants will have approximately 60-90 seconds to sing a song of their choice during his/her audition (songs must be family friendly). Contestants will be notified on Monday, February 27th if they have been selected to...
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Pawtucket Red Sox |
02/25/12 |
Mall at Chestnut Hill, Chestnut Hill |
Lousiana style Cajun & Zydeco Mardi Gras Ball
Presented by Lagniappe Productions February 18, 2012 The annual Cajun & Zydeco Mardi Gras Ball celebrates it's 20th anniversary this year with an extended lineup of four bands and an earlier start time of 5:00 pm.--------- One of the only authentic Mardi Gras celebrations in New England, the event features a costume contest with prizes in a variety of categories including best group, best couple and best individual and a grand cash prize for best overall costume. ----------- Featured bands this year include two 2012 Grammy...
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Lagniappe Productions |
02/18/12 |
Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, Cranston |
UNH Faculty Composers Concert
Presented by University of New Hampshire February 17, 2012 The UNH Faculty Concert Series presents the Faculty Composers Concert on Friday, February 17, 2012 beginning at 8:00 p.m. in the Bratton Recital Hall of the Paul Creative Arts Center, featuring the music of Christopher Kies, Michael Annicchiarico, and others. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call the UNH Department of Music at 603-862-2404.
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University of New Hampshire |
02/17/12 |
Bratton Recital Hall, Durham |
Music for Oboe, Trumpet, and Piano
Presented by Harvard-Epworth Concert Series February 12, 2012 On Sunday, Feb. 12, at 4:00 p.m., oboist Laura Shamu, trumpeter Jonah Kappraff and pianist Terry Halco will present a concert to include: Marcello - Oboe Concerto in D minor; Britten - Six Metamorphoses after Ovid; Copland - Quiet City; Brahms - Intermezzo in A Major, Op.118, No.2; Vaughan Williams - Six Studies in English Folksong; Madeleine Dring - Danza Gaya; and Edmund Rubbra - Oboe Sonata (1st movement)
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Harvard-Epworth Concert Series |
02/12/12 |
Harvard-Epworth Church, Cambridge |
Amy Black and Danielle Miaglia
Presented by Me and Thee Coffeehouse February 17, 2012 Come out for a full night of music with two powerful singer/songwriters. Amy will be there as a quartet (vocals, bass, acoustic, and electric guitars) and Danielle will rock the house with her one woman show.
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Me and Thee Coffeehouse |
02/17/12 |
Me and Thee Coffeehouse, Marblehead |
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 |
Flash artful valentines sale!
Presented by Fountain Street StudiosFountain Street Fine Art Gallery February 2-February 12, 2012 For the love of ART- Flash artful valentines sale! Looking for a one-of-a-kind valentine? Come to Fountain Street Fine Art and check out the growing selection of handmade valentines and other one-of-a-kind works of art available for sale. Suggested minimum donation for handmade valentine cards is $5.00. Other work in our Small Work gallery ranges in price from $20 - $500. All proceeds from Valentine sales will go toward funding our Summer Project.
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Fountain Street StudiosFountain Street Fine Art Gallery |
02/02/12 -
02/12/12 |
Fountain Street Fine Art Gallery, Framingham |
En Amor Latin Dance
Presented by Salem Jazz and Soul Festival February 12, 2012 En Amor Latin Dance! Join us for a special this Valentine's Day weekend! Forget about the same old same old, and do something new this year! Dinner and flowers are nice, but how about treating your loved one to an evening of romantic rumbas and sensual salsa?
Join the Salem Jazz and Soul Festival at Red Lulu, learn a few steps, and dance the night away! Featuring live music by Gilberto Rivera & Rumba 4, and dance lessons led by one of the region's best known instructors,...
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Salem Jazz and Soul Festival |
02/12/12 |
Red Lulu Cocina & Tequila Bar, Salem |
Exhibit Opening-Bob Grignaffini & Michelle Lougee
Presented by Fountain Street Fine Art Gallery February 10-March 11, 2012 Fountain Street Fine Art presents Bob Grignaffini – Michelle Lougee painting – sculpture February 10 – March 11, 2012 Reception: February 11, 2012, 5-7pm; FREE and open to the public Additional hours by appointment. Please call 508.879.4200
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Fountain Street Fine Art Gallery |
02/10/12 -
03/11/12 |
Fountain Street Fine Art Gallery, Boylston |
Grounding: Small New England Farms
Presented by John Benford Photography February 2-March 31, 2012 Photographer John Benford will be exhibiting his series, Grounding: Small New England Farms, at the Farm Art Gallery in Natick, MA. The gallery is located at Natick Community Organic Farm, 117 Eliot Street, Natick, MA. It is open daily during day-light hours; admission is free. The exhibit will run throughout February and March, 2012, with an opening reception on Saturday, February 4, from 4-7 pm.
The series includes portraits of farmers and scenes from farm life, taken...
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John Benford Photography |
02/02/12 -
03/31/12 |
Natick Community Organic Farm, Natick |
Harp and Heartstrings
Presented by Marstons Mills Public Library February 14, 2012 Trish NiGabhain will serenade her audience with Irish love songs played on the Celtic harp. A reception will be held at 6:30 pm, followed by the concert at 7 pm.. Trish performs traditional and contemporary Irish and folk music on harp and guitar. She grew up in Berkeley, CA, where she learned to play the harp. The Valentine's Day concert will include love songs and tunes from the Irish tradition, telling many different musical love stories.
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Marstons Mills Public Library |
02/14/12 |
Marstons Mills Public Library , Marstons Mills |
Bay State Winds Concert
Presented by First Church of Christ, Congregational February 15, 2012 First Church of Christ, Congregational, 25 The Great Road, Bedford will be hosting a special evening event in their Sanctuary featuring The Bay State Winds, the clarinet quartet of the Air Force Band of Liberty. Admission is free.
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First Church of Christ, Congregational |
02/15/12 |
First Church of Christ, Congregational, Bedford |
A Gilded and Heartbreaking Life: The Photographs of Clover Adams, 1883-1885
Presented by Massachusetts Historical Society February 9-June 2, 2012 In May 1883, Clover Adams, a descendant of Boston’s Sturgis and Hooper families and the wife of the historian Henry Adams, picked up her camera and began taking photographs—of her husband, of afternoons at the beach on Boston’s North Shore, and of eminent friends who frequented the Adamses’ home on Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C. Examples of these photographs will be on exhibit 9 February through 2 June at the MHS. Based on Natalie Dykstra’s book, Clover...
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Massachusetts Historical Society |
02/09/12 -
06/02/12 |
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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 |
Our Art Ourselves: Muslim Women Artists Explore their Hybrid Identities
Presented by American Islamic Congress February 21, 2012 Art offers a unique prism for understanding the social forces currently transforming Middle Eastern societies.
The latest installment of AIC-WorldBoston’s Muslim Women Series spotlights three female artists whose work grapples with their hybrid selves.
With her youth divided between the US and Saudi Arabia, ground breaking painter Nada Farhat explores her bisected roots through award-winning work that has been displayed at both Aramco Hospital in Dhahran,...
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American Islamic Congress |
02/21/12 |
American Islamic Congress, Boston |
RONAN TYNAN IN CONCERT!
Presented by Cathedral of the Holy Cross February 18, 2012 Ronan Tynan is truly a modern day “Renaissance Man.” Faced with numerous challenges
throughout his well-documented life, he has persevered with enormous passion and
determination. He attributes his success to his faith and the knowledge that “the Man Above”
guides him through every door he opens. Introduced to international audiences as a member of
the Irish Tenors, Tynan quickly became known for his unique voice and irresistible appeal.
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Cathedral of the Holy Cross |
02/18/12 |
Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston |