Events
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BSO Chamber Music Series: Mendelssohn and Mozart
Presented by Boston Symphony Orchestra February 24, 2012 BSO Community Chamber Music Series at Northeastern’s Fenway Center
Hosted by the Music Department
Now in its fifteenth season, the series was previously held in a function room at Symphony Hall. The move to Northeastern allows a larger audience to attend the concerts, and takes advantage of the Fenway Center’s outstanding acoustics. Students and faculty in the Music Department at Northeastern’s College of Arts, Media and Design will take an active role in the...
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Boston Symphony Orchestra |
02/24/12 |
Northeastern’s Fenway Center, Boston |
Bud Light Presents Stand Up Comedy Series: The Irish Comedy Tour
Presented by CityStage & Symphony Hall at CityStage February 24-February 25, 2012 The Irish Comedy Tour takes the party atmosphere of a Dublin pub and combines it with a boisterous, belly-laugh trio. The clover -- make that clever -- comedians, whose ancestors hail from the Emerald Isle, include Detroit native Derek Richards; Boston-born Mike McCarthy; and from Dublin, Ireland Keith Aherne. Audiences howl at Richards' tales about his mom's dog, the holidays and dating a stripper. He has appeared on The Bob & Tom Show, XM and Sirius, and The Weather Channel's Top 10....
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CityStage & Symphony Hall |
02/24/12 -
02/25/12 |
CityStage, Springfield |
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 |
Build It!
Presented by The Discovery Museums at The Discovery Museums February 22, 2012 LEGO building for toddlers! Bring your imagination to build, stack, and sort using our enormous collection of DUPLOS. Construct your own architectural wonder or work together to build a museum-community sculpture.
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The Discovery Museums |
02/22/12 |
The Discovery Museums, Acton |
Calvin's Monster
Presented by Boston Children's Theatre February 4-February 12, 2012 CALVIN’S MONSTER is a World Premiere new musical based on the children’s book “Fairy Tale Moments” by Marcia Trimble and adapted for the stage by Burgess Clark. Scared of his shadow, Calvin seeks the aid of famous storybook characters to help him overcome his fears. Written with a modern twist, including Peter Pan and Little Red Riding Hood with cell phones and pagers, CALVIN’S MONSTER entertains while teaching valuable lessons about staying strong and...
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Boston Children's Theatre |
02/04/12 -
02/12/12 |
Roberts Theatre at the BCA, Boston |
Camellia Blooming Season
Presented by Historic New England February 8-March 4, 2012 Visit the celebrated collection of camellias in the 1804 camellia house at the Lyman Estate Greenhouses. Many of the trees are over one hundred years old and this is the time of year they put forth a profusion of blossoms in all sizes and shapes. Other plants available during this season include orchids, citrus, and sweet olives.
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Historic New England |
02/08/12 -
03/04/12 |
Lyman Estate Greenhouses, Waltham |
Camera Eye Photography Seminar I
Presented by Camera Eye Photography Workshops at Camera Eye Photography Workshops January 18-March 7, 2012 An intensive workshop where students will explore photographic seeing and visual thinking. In a small class setting we will discuss photographs in technical, formal, and conceptual terms. The class is a critique based workshop and will focus on the development of each individual’s unique way of seeing and development of a consistent photographic style. We will look at photographers who masterfully used the elements of light and creative use of the frame. Guest artists and critics from...
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Camera Eye Photography Workshops |
01/18/12 -
03/07/12 |
Camera Eye Photography Workshops, Somerville |
Cape Cod Chorale Rehearsal
Presented by Cape Cod Chorale February 13, 2012 The Cape Cod Chorale is starting to rehearse for its next performances. (This will be the second rehearsal.) Under the direction of Chris Roberts, the group will be presenting a selection of “patriotic pops” in concerts on May 19th and 20th. Chris has a knack for combining popular Broadway tunes, familiar spirituals and stirring songs which celebrate America. It’s a mix which has been tremendously popular in recent years. New members are always welcome to “try...
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Cape Cod Chorale |
02/13/12 |
First Church of Christ, Sandwich |
CapePops 3 A Night at the Movies
Presented by Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra at Barnstable Performing Arts Center February 11-February 12, 2012 The Music That Makes Movies Magical
Kurt Bestor, Guest Conductor & Host - Jennifer Schaffer, Vocalist
Travel through nine decades of filmmaking as guest conductor Kurt Bestor highlights scores from the most memorable music and film clips of all times, including Psycho, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and Titanic.
Soar through the universe with Star Wars, relive the nail-biting shower scene from Psycho and feel the wind cross the bow of the Titanic as Guest...
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Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra |
02/11/12 -
02/12/12 |
Barnstable Performing Arts Center, Barnstable |
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 |
Catherine Russell
Presented by MASS MoCA at MASS MoCA February 18, 2012 “After a long, circuitous career path including stints with David Bowie, Paul Simon, Jackson Brown, Levon Helm, and Rosanne Cash, (Cather Russell’s) return to the family fold has given many reasons for jazz fans to rejoice. Mining a treasure trove of double entendre-laden blues, vintage jazz tunes, and Tin Pan Alley gems, the native New Yorker brings a visceral connection to old-time material, delivering the songs as if they were written yesterday, just for her.”...
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MASS MoCA |
02/18/12 |
MASS MoCA, North Adams |
Celebrating Paine! Free concert by Portland String Quartet
Presented by Harvard University Department of Music February 24, 2012 CELEBRATING PAINE HALL A concert and reception celebrating the renovation and reopening of Paine Hall, the music classrooms, and state-of-the-art practice rooms at the Harvard University Department of Music The Portland Quartet performs John Knowles Paine: String Quartet in D Major, Op.5; and Walter Piston: Quartet No. 1
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Harvard University Department of Music |
02/24/12 |
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Celluloid Cities: A Long Journey
Presented by The Arts at Wellesley at Collins Cinema, Wellesley College February 23, 2012 Celluloid Cities: Symphonies and Solos - A CAMS film series. The Cinema and Media Studies wishes to contribute to the campus wide interest in the theme of the city by showing five films. Ranging from ultra-famous films (Chunking Express, exceptionally shown in its 35 mm. splendor) to rare and hard-to-find little gems (Largo Viaje and Singapore Gaga); from Ruttmann's mythical city symphony that initiated a whole genre to Linklater's just as mythical tribute to Austin (and generation X), this...
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The Arts at Wellesley |
02/23/12 |
Collins Cinema, Wellesley College, Wellesley |
Center Stage - February School Vacation Program
Presented by Springstep at Springstep February 20-February 24, 2012 Participants (Ages 8-10) will be directly involved in all aspects of creating a short, informal play, including set design, prop creation, performing, and more. Fun games and activities will promote improvisation, character development, and basic acting skills.
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Springstep |
02/20/12 -
02/24/12 |
Springstep, Medford |
Checkmate: Beginners Chess
Presented by Boston Center for Adult Education at Boston Center for Adult Education January 23-February 13, 2012 WHAT: The chessboard has long been the battlefield for great intellects. This January, the Boston Center for Adult Education (BCAE) will allow you to test your own mental might, as it offers an introductory class on the most popular board game in the world. In "Checkmate: Beginners Chess" students will learn the game's history, rules, setup, movement and strategies from the president of the Boston Chess Club and Class A rated player, Hector Perez. Perez will explain the...
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Boston Center for Adult Education |
01/23/12 -
02/13/12 |
Boston Center for Adult Education, Boston |
Chicago City Limits
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick at The Center for Arts in Natick February 18, 2012 Chicago City Limits, NYC’s legendary Improv theater company, brings its unique style of comedy and audience-inspired improvisations to TCAN! "Isn’t it Iconic" takes aim at the cultural icons of our day – the faces, places and events that fill our headlines, TV shows and tabloids. Just as our culture is a moving target, the content is an ever-changing combination of comedy sketches, song parodies and side splitting improvisations. The show is smart, funny and fast...
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TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick |
02/18/12 |
The Center for Arts in Natick, Natick |
Childrens Vacation Week Wearable Art Workshop
Presented by Jenn Sherr Designs February 23, 2012 This Workshop focuses on recreating a wearable item using basic technique of decoupage and faux painting
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Jenn Sherr Designs |
02/23/12 |
Decoupage Wearable Art Class during School Vacation Week, Boston |
Chilsu and Mansu - FILMMAKER IN PERSON
Presented by Harvard Film Archive at Harvard Film Archive February 18, 2012 Park’s debut film offered a startling realist intervention by focusing its story on the difficult lives of two struggling artists – billboard sign painters whose dangerous occupation clearly emblematizes the struggles of the working class in post-boom Korea. Made during a time of still heavily imposed censorship and adapted (uncredited) from a story by Taiwanese writer Huang Chunming, whose work was banned at the time in Korea, Chilsu and Mansu is an underappreciated example of...
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Harvard Film Archive |
02/18/12 |
Harvard Film Archive, Cambridge |
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION DRAGONS AND MORE!
Presented by Lexington Arts and Crafts Society at Lexington Arts and Crafts Society January 29-February 12, 2012 The artists of the Chinese Painting Guild and the Ceramics Guild of the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society present an exhibition of recent work. Including a special display of dragon kites, sale of original painted paper lanterns and a day of dragon art for children of all ages.
February 5 from 2 PM - 4 PM
Special display and sale of paper lanterns painted by artists of the Chinese Painting Guild.
February 12 from 2 PM - 4 PM
The Chinese Painting Guild...
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Lexington Arts and Crafts Society |
01/29/12 -
02/12/12 |
Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, Lexington |
CHRIS ZITO'S Weekly Thursday Comedy Sandbox
Presented by Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons at Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons September 22, 2011-August 30, 2012 Zito was an integral part of the early Boston Comedy scene which gave the nation so many of it’s comedy’s greats. Chris traces his roots back to the infamous Ding Ho with Lenny Clarke, Steve Sweeney, Barry Crimmins, Stephen Wright and the birth of the Boston Comedy Club scene, He and his partner Steve Bean made up the first successful comedy duo “Zito & Bean” and together they hosted a weekly show at “ “Play it Again Sam’s” for over two...
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Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons |
09/22/11 -
08/30/12 |
Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons, Boston |
Classic Albums Live- Dark Side of the Moon
Presented by The Hanover Theatre at The Hanover Theatre February 17, 2012 Classic Albums Live takes classic albums and recreates them live, on stage - note for note, cut for cut. Founded in 2003 by Craig Martin, Classic Albums Live has become the ultimate destination for music lovers wanting to hear the greatest albums performed live without all the gimmickry and cheesy impersonations of tribute bands. Relying only on the music and using some of the world's best musicians, Classic Albums Live has defined itself as a mainstay in Performing Arts Centers across...
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The Hanover Theatre |
02/17/12 |
The Hanover Theatre, Worcester |
Classic Albums Live: Dark Side of the Moon
Presented by CityStage & Symphony Hall at Symphony Hall - Springfield February 18, 2012 Remember when you used to listen to an entire album? Classic Albums Live does. In a thrilling concert for all Pink Floyd fans, Dark Side of the Moon will be recreated live on stage cover to cover, note for note, and cut for cut, by top-notch musicians who will blow you away! Let the great Dark Side of the Moon album reveal itself through Classic Albums Live to remind us of the ongoing relevance of the musical genius that originally prevailed when the album was first released in 1973. Since...
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CityStage & Symphony Hall |
02/18/12 |
Symphony Hall - Springfield, Springfield |
Classical Lovers
Presented by Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre at Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre February 10-February 26, 2012 Three ballets offer entry to different realms of romantic intrigue. From a pastoral vision of idealized love to an intimate drama of seduction, passion and betrayal to the amusing affair of courtly lovers.
Courtly Lovers (2003, Haydn)
Back to Bach (Premiered 2003, Music: Johann Sebastian Bach, Concerto in G minor)
Schubert Adagio (1991, Schubert)
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Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre |
02/10/12 -
02/26/12 |
Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre, Cambridge |
Closer To You: A Live Tribute to the Carpenters
Presented by Regent Theatre, Arlington at Regent Theatre February 10-February 12, 2012 Valentine’s Day Weekend Exclusive!
“CLOSER TO YOU”: A LIVE TRIBUTE TO THE CARPENTERS
Featuring GRAMMY Nominated Vocalist JUDY PANCOAST
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Regent Theatre, Arlington |
02/10/12 -
02/12/12 |
Regent Theatre, Arlington |
College Art and Design Courses for High School Students
Presented by AIB: The Art Institute of Boston February 18-April 7, 2012 Pre-College art and design courses for high school students are scheduled to take place on Saturdays from February 18 - April 7, 2012. Course offerings include: Photography, Illustration, Magazine Design, Fashion, Animation, Drawing, Design for Web and Mobile Applications and more. Students earn 1 college level credit after successful completion of most courses. Several non-credit workshops and online portfolio preparation courses are also scheduled. Register early, Spaces limited.
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AIB: The Art Institute of Boston |
02/18/12 -
04/07/12 |
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College Comedian of the Year, Las Vegas Comedy Festival JOE LARSON @ Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault
Presented by Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons at Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons February 24-February 25, 2012 Chosen College Comedian of the Year at the Las Vegas Comedy Festival, Joe was also nominated as best up-and-coming comedian at NYC’s MAC awards and was a finalist in this years prestigious Johnny Carson Great American Comedy Festival. Joe has also been featured on screen many times including TCN, Si TV and in the film “Stand-Up 360.”
Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remington's Restaurant
Located at 124 Boylston Street Boston MA
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Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons |
02/24/12 -
02/25/12 |
Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons, Boston |
Color Sleuths
Presented by The Institute of Contemporary Art at Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA) February 21-February 23, 2012 Prepare to investigate and experiment with color!
View the exhibition Figuring Color: Kathy Butterly, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Roy McMakin, Sue Williams for inspiration then take part in a variety of art-making activities about working with color…and a few surprises!
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The Institute of Contemporary Art |
02/21/12 -
02/23/12 |
Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA), Boston |
Come Play the Animal Way!
Presented by Stone Zoo at Stone Zoo February 20-February 24, 2012 Beat the humdrum winter routine and come out to Stone Zoo during February school vacation week. Watch cougars, black bears and others have fun in the cold, and learn about unique animal adaptations to the winter temperatures. Just like you, animals can get bored when they’re cooped up all winter, so we’ve come up with novel enrichment activities to keep them stimulated and happy! Come and see all the creative things we do for our animals, and learn how we keep them active and...
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Stone Zoo |
02/20/12 -
02/24/12 |
Stone Zoo, Stoneham |
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 |
Comedy Central, USA Network, A&E, and NESN CHRIS ZITO @ Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault
Presented by Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons at Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons February 17-February 18, 2012 Chris Zito has spent the last thirty years sharing his obsession with his family with comedy fans and radio listeners all over the country.
Starting out as half of the comedy team Zito and Bean right out of acting school, Chris Zito moved quickly to develop his own take on life as a (very!) young father.
It wasn’t long before he became a mainstay of the early Boston Comedy scene, eventually making appearances on Comedy Central, USA Network, A&E, and NESN.
Chris...
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Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons |
02/17/12 -
02/18/12 |
Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons, Boston |