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Art Zone
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 11-March 21, 2012 Newcomers and returning students mix hand and machine sewing. Small classes allow for individual attention, and we encourage kids to share their skills. The youngest children start with pincushions and pillows. Older children advance to aprons, doll clothes and finally clothing. We supply materials for the first meeting. Then, with the instructor’s advice, bring your own fabric or yarn and develop your own sewing or knitting kit. Come for more than one term and make new projects each...
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/11/12 -
03/21/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Artist Discussion: Ambiguous Affiliations
Presented by deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum at BCA Cyclorama February 16, 2012 Caitlin Berrigan will be joined by Anabel Vázquez Rodríguez, curator LA GALERÍA, Villa Victoria Center for the Arts, and James G. Ennis, Associate Professor of Sociology at Tufts University with an expertise in social movements to discuss subjects surrounding Spectrum of Inevitable Violence, such as the slippery affiliations of social class, the role culture plays in their dynamics, and how personal interrelations of class enter into larger political domains.
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deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum |
02/16/12 |
BCA Cyclorama, Boston |
Artist Reception and Painting Demonstration "Romantic Valentine Art Show and Sale"
Presented by Olga Fine Arts February 12-February 29, 2012 The audience will see many new paintings created by the artist through a unique perception of the surrounding world. Olga continues experimenting with various techniques and color palettes, but her works have the same distinct feeling of joy and beauty. During the reception Olga Gernovski will perform a painting demonstration - watch a painting getting born! Snacks and refreshments will be provided. AVENUE INFORMATION: L'Aroma Cafe 15 Spencer Street, West Newton, Massachusetts...
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Olga Fine Arts |
02/12/12 -
02/29/12 |
L'Aroma, Newton |
Artist Talk & Opening Celebration: ANNETTE LEMIEUX: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Presented by Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts at Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts February 16, 2012 An Artist Talk by Annette Lemieux will open the exhibition ANNETTE LEMIEUX: UNFINISHED BUSINESS, on view at at the Carpenter Center through April 1, 2012.
The talk will be followed by a conversation with Annette Lemieux, exhibition curator Lelia Amalfitano, and Susan Stoops,curator of contemporary art at the Worcester Art Museum. A reception will follow.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS presents a combination of new work with work revisited to reveal the relationship between...
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Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts |
02/16/12 |
Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Cambridge |
Artist Talk: AMBER DAVIS TOURLENTES
Presented by Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts at Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts February 23, 2012 Tourlentes grew up in the 70s–80s in the gay community with her father. For thirteen years she has photographed the same-sex parented family movement, including her own extended family. The photographic projects investigates the reworking of not only gender but also ethnic, religious and cultural/class roles for family life, lobbyist groups, coalitions and (corporate sponsorship and the portrayal of shifting LGBT community in the media). Unexpectedly, so far in this body of work, it is...
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Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts |
02/23/12 |
Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Cambridge |
Assemblages with Found Objects
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts February 5-March 18, 2012 Discarded wood, sewing notions, vintage toys and family snapshots – combine objects like these with glue and ingenuity to make an evocative 3-D assemblage. With a master assemblage artist, create new meanings by recombining old objects both cherished and banal. All levels welcome. Limit 8 students
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
02/05/12 -
03/18/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
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Aura Ever Art opening
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Aura Ever Light |
02/08/12 -
03/20/12 |
Christopher's Restaurant, Cambridge |
Bakersfield Mist
Presented by New Repertory Theatre at The Arsenal Center For The Arts February 26-March 18, 2012 A National New Play Network
Rolling World Premiere by Stephen Sachs
Directed by Jeff Zinn featuring Ken Cheeseman* and Paula Langton*
A co-production with Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater
Maude Gutman has bought the ugliest thrift store painting she could get her hands on as a gag gift. After the painting is rejected, Maude tries to offload it at a yard sale where she learns it might be much more than junk—it just might be the “find of the...
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New Repertory Theatre |
02/26/12 -
03/18/12 |
The Arsenal Center For The Arts, Watertown |
Ballet for Your Body Class
Presented by Springstep at Springstep January 12-February 16, 2012 Ballet is not just for ballerinas – it’s for everyone. A healthy activity for the mind and body, ballet can help you tone and strengthen your muscles, increase flexibility, improve posture, and develop fluid joint movement. Whether you’re new to ballet, or ready to pull out your dusty slippers from years ago, this class is perfect for anyone looking to challenge their body and their mind with basic ballet barre and center work broken down into easy-to-learn techniques....
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Springstep |
01/12/12 -
02/16/12 |
Springstep, Medford |
Barcelona
Presented by Harvard Film Archive at Harvard Film Archive February 26, 2012 Two actors from Metropolitan reprise similar roles as Americans abroad fumbling through the languages of love and politics during the “last decade of the Cold War.” Running his company’s foreign sales office, Ted agrees to host his cousin Fred, a young officer in the Navy who quickly confronts Leftist Spain with an ardent, ostentatious patriotism. Between Ted’s pragmatic intellectualism and Fred’s lies and obfuscation, they both appear anxious and insecure...
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Harvard Film Archive |
02/26/12 |
Harvard Film Archive, Cambridge |
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 |
Basic Bookmaking for Artists
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 12-February 16, 2012 From basic single-sheet constructions, accordions, sewn binds and boxes to more complicated hybrids, learn basic materials and techniques to create personal artist’s books. Exposure to contemporary book artists’ work will complement hands-on experience in class. Limit 8 students
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/12/12 -
02/16/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Basic Knitting
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 8-February 12, 2012 Learn the basics of casting on and off, choosing needles and yarns, knit and purl stitches, and how to read a pattern. Build skills quickly as you complete at least one project, a wallet or a multi-colored hat. One class session will meet at JP Knit & Stitch (to be announced). In winter, the Sunday class welcomes parent-child pairs (age 9 and up). Limit 8 students
Instructor: Diane Ivey
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/08/12 -
02/12/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Basic Knitting
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 12-February 16, 2012 Learn the basics of casting on and off, choosing needles and yarns, knit and purl stitches, and how to read a pattern. Build skills quickly as you complete at least one project, a wallet or a multi-colored hat. One class session will meet at JP Knit & Stitch (to be announced). In winter, the Sunday class welcomes parent-child pairs (age 9 and up). Limit 8 students
Instructor: Diane Ivey
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/12/12 -
02/16/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Basic Sewing
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 10-February 14, 2012 An introduction to the fundamentals of sewing. Start with a given plan and work it through to completion using hand and machine sewing. Learn how to use a sewing machine, choose and cut patterns, and use basic sewing terms, methods and tools. Completion qualifies students for intermediate and advanced sewing classes. Machines and materials will be provided. Limit 6 students
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/10/12 -
02/14/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Basic Sewing
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 9-February 13, 2012 An introduction to the fundamentals of sewing. Start with a given plan and work it through to completion using hand and machine sewing. Learn how to use a sewing machine, choose and cut patterns, and use basic sewing terms, methods and tools. Completion qualifies students for intermediate and advanced sewing classes. Machines and materials will be provided. Limit 6 students
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/09/12 -
02/13/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Basic Sewing
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts February 8-March 14, 2012 An introduction to the fundamentals of sewing. Start with a given plan and work it through to completion using hand and machine sewing. Learn how to use a sewing machine, choose and cut patterns, and use basic sewing terms, methods and tools. Completion qualifies students for intermediate and advanced sewing classes. Machines and materials will be provided. Limit 6 students
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
02/08/12 -
03/14/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Basic Upholstery
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 18-February 22, 2012 Learn the basic elements of upholstery as you complete a simple footstool: webbing, springing (with coil springs and 8-way tying), padding, covering and stitching with a machine. This is a perfect prequel to our regular Upholstery class, if you want some skills before addressing your own furniture. Materials will be supplied; students will be coached on purchasing their own fabric. Limit 6 students
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/18/12 -
02/22/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Basic Woodworking I: Box
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 18-February 22, 2012 An introduction to the fundamentals of woodworking. Start with a given plan and work it through to completion using hand and power tools. We cover shop safety, the properties of wood, interpreting a plan, cutting and milling stock and basic joinery, always stressing safe, effective use of tools. Because this class moves at a deliberate pace and qualifies students for Woodworking Open Shop, complete attendance is required. (Please see our policies on withdrawals on-line.) Limit 8 students
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/18/12 -
02/22/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Basic Woodworking I: Box
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 14-February 18, 2012 An introduction to the fundamentals of woodworking. Start with a given plan and work it through to completion using hand and power tools. We cover shop safety, the properties of wood, interpreting a plan, cutting and milling stock and basic joinery, always stressing safe, effective use of tools. Because this class moves at a deliberate pace and qualifies students for Woodworking Open Shop, complete attendance is required. (Please see our policies on withdrawals on-line.) Limit 8 students
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/14/12 -
02/18/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
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 |
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BC bOp! Pre-Festival Performance
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Boston College Bands |
02/20/12 |
Boston College Gasson Hall, Room 100, Chestnut Hill |
BCMFest Celtic Music Monday
Presented by Club Passim at Club Passim February 13, 2012 Neil Pearlman (innovative Scottish/Cape Breton-style keyboardist) and Friends. More details TBA
http://www.bcmfest.com/
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Club Passim |
02/13/12 |
Club Passim, Cambridge |
BeauSoleil Avec Michael Doucet & Marcia Ball
Presented by World Music/CRASHarts at Somerville Theatre February 26, 2012 BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet “One of the most colorful roots bands on the scene. Bon temps, every time they play.”—The New York Times
Marcia Ball "A sensational, saucy singer and superb pianist . . . where Texas stomp-rock and Louisiana blues-swamp meet."—USA Today
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet and Marcia Ball present a heart-racing musical tour of the American South and Gulf Coast. With a celebrated 35-year career, BeauSoleil...
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World Music/CRASHarts |
02/26/12 |
Somerville Theatre, Somerville |
Beethoven, Dahl and Fibich
Presented by Boston Chamber Music Society at Sanders Theatre February 26, 2012 Beethoven Piano Trio in D major, Op. 70, No. 1, "Ghost"
Dahl Concerto a tre for Clarinet, Violin and Cello
Fibich Quintet for Violin, Clarinet, Horn, Cello and Piano, Op. 42 (1896)
James Campbell, clarinet William Purvis, French horn
Harumi Rhodes, violin Ronald Thomas, cello Mihae Lee, piano
Beethoven’s “Ghost” Trio for piano, violin and cello takes its name from the uncanny atmosphere produced by...
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Boston Chamber Music Society |
02/26/12 |
Sanders Theatre, Cambridge |
Beethoven: "Eroica"
Presented by Handel and Haydn Society at Symphony Hall February 17-February 19, 2012 “[Zeitouni is] quite accomplished at communicating via an athletic, sometimes flamboyant style at the front of the ensemble.” –The Columbus Dispatch
Jean-Marie Zeitouni conducts Beethoven’s groundbreaking Eroica symphony. The program also features Haydn’s Symphony No. 48, composed for a visit by the Holy Roman Empress, Maria Theresia.
Program:
* Beethoven: Egmont Overture
* Haydn: Symphony No. 48, Maria Theresia
* Beethoven:...
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Handel and Haydn Society |
02/17/12 -
02/19/12 |
Symphony Hall, Boston |
Beginning Drawing
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 18-March 21, 2012 For people who haven’t drawn in a long time, or want to get started. Visit the basics of composition, gesture, line, texture and tone. Working from still lifes, experiment with a variety of drawing mediums and approaches. Examples from art history will open your eyes to drawing’s vast range. Soon you’ll be drawing with pleasure, confidence, accuracy and expression. Limit 10 students
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/18/12 -
03/21/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Beginning Drawing & Painting
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 14-March 24, 2012 For kids who have just started drawing, or already draw well and want to improve their skills. Through imagination and observation, students explore a variety of approaches, mediums and techniques, working on composition, pattern, line, texture, scale, color, shading and contrast. Older children and teens develop personal expression through individual and group critiques. Media may include watercolor, acrylic, charcoal, pencil and pastel.
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/14/12 -
03/24/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Belly Dance Basics Class
Presented by Springstep at Springstep January 10-February 14, 2012 Take part in some stimulating, creative, and joyous exercise, in the multicultural artistic expression of Raks Sharqi (belly dancing)! This class is for those new to the dance or those who need a review of the basic moves and musical rhythms. Students will use some of the props of the dance, including veils and canes. You can expect a great workout, whether you aspire to become a professional belly dancer, or just wish to tone your body in an energizing way!
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Springstep |
01/10/12 -
02/14/12 |
Springstep, Medford |
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Between Two Worlds: An Ottoman Musical Tapestry
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Boston College |
02/23/12 |
Boston College Gasson Hall, Room 100, Chestnut Hill |