Events
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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 |
Vladimir Spivakov, violin & Olga Kern, piano
Presented by Maestro Artist Management at Sanders Theatre February 17, 2012 Vladimir Spivakov requires no introduction. He has played on every major stage in the world and his recording legacy consists of over fifty albums. A virtuoso violinist of "soulful refinement and technical finesses" (NY Times), maestro Vladimir Spivakov and striking young pianist, the winner of Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Olga Kern, rank among the most admired and prominent classical musicians on the global stage. This all-star duo will perform for the first time in...
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Maestro Artist Management |
02/17/12 |
Sanders Theatre, Cambridge |
Michael Londra Beyond Celtic
Presented by CityStage & Symphony Hall at Symphony Hall - Springfield February 17, 2012 Led by Ireland's Michael Londra, "Beyond Celtic" offers a brilliant, live musical performance that recreates sounds from around the world with a unique Celtic twist. Different from any Irish musical performance released in the past, "Beyond Celtic" features Londra's 16-piece Orchestra, Irish Legend Frankie Gavin and his Celtic "supergroup" De Dannan, the musical sisters of Sephira and some of the top Irish Dancers in the world. Together, these talents perform...
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CityStage & Symphony Hall |
02/17/12 |
Symphony Hall - Springfield, Springfield |
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 |
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William Fitzsimmons
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Bowery Presents |
02/17/12 |
Royale, 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 |
Ruth Moody Band
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick at The Center for Arts in Natick February 17, 2012 A founding member of the internationally renowned, Billboard-charting trio The Wailin' Jennys and former lead singer of the Canadian roots band Scruj MacDuhk (the band that would later become The Duhks), Ruth Moody has performed in sold-out venues around the world, made numerous critically-acclaimed albums, and has appeared more than a dozen times on the national radio show A Prairie Home Companion. The Ruth Moody Band features Ruth along with Adam Dobres (electric guitar), Adrian Dolan...
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TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick |
02/17/12 |
The Center for Arts in Natick, Natick |
AcousticaElectronica
Presented by toUch performance art at Oberon February 10-February 17, 2012 toUch performance art presents AcousticaElectronica at OBERON, bringing an exciting new addition to Boston’s nightlife. toUch also proudly presents five of Boston’s hottest DJ’s: The WIG, Mike Swells, David Day, George Vala, and Randy Deshaies playing pre-show and post-show sets.
AcousticaElectronica blends the virtuosity found in the classical concert hall with the infectious energy of the late-night dance club. The best of both worlds: artistic depth...
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toUch performance art |
02/10/12 -
02/17/12 |
Oberon, Cambridge |
Väsen
Presented by Club Passim at Club Passim February 17, 2012 Olov Johansson and Mikael Marin started playing together as teenagers around 1980. During the early 1980's they would regularly visit Curt and Ivar Tallroth and Eric Sahlström, older musicians who lived nearby in the Uppland region, where they would play and learn traditional music from them. In this way they became a link in the living tradition that Swedish folk music has enjoyed through the centuries. "The sound may be traditional, but the attitude is completely modern, mixing...
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Club Passim |
02/17/12 |
Club Passim, Cambridge |
Revolutionary Chocolate
Presented by The Bostonian Society February 17, 2012 Looking for a unique experience with your Valentine? Show how clever you are, while avoiding crowds and inflated dinner prices. Have dessert first at the historic Old State House! See a demonstration of Revolutionary period chocolate-making, learn about Boston’s chocolate history, view rarely seen items from the museum collection, and of course, sample delicious chocolate! Top it off with a romantic candlelight tour candlelight tour of the Old State House’s iconic tower. ...
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The Bostonian Society |
02/17/12 |
Old State House, Boston |
Glitter and Gold: Opera Jewels of the Gilded Age
Presented by Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum February 17, 2012 Step back into the 1890's as Theatre Street Productions presents a living history concert of selections from grand opera and seasonal favorites. The concert will feature soprano Andrea Gregori, tenor Steven Nanni, baritone John Rozzoni, mezzo-soprano Kasey Stewart and pianist Margaret Reitz in excerpts from Faust, Carmen, Don Giovanni, and more. This will be Theatre Street's third appearance at Ventfort Hall since their debut performance in 2008.
$30 per person includes...
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Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum |
02/17/12 |
Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum, Lenox |
Black History Month Jazz Band Concert
Presented by Wheaton College February 17, 2012 Under the direction of Rick Britto, the ensemble performs the music of Charlie "Bird" Parker, John Coltrane and other jazz masters.
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Wheaton College |
02/17/12 |
Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts, Norton |
Danny Kalb
Presented by Johnny D's Uptown Restaurant & Music Club at Johnny D's Uptown Restaurant & Music Club February 17, 2012 Danny Kalb has long been recognized as one of America’s foremost guitarists. He is best known as the founding member of the legendary the Blues Project along with Al Kooper, a band that became one of the best-loved of the mid ’60?s, developing a strong national following and influencing untold numbers of aspiring young blues guitarists.
http://dannykalb.net/
Check us out!
Johnny D's Home Page - http://johnnyds.com/
Directions --...
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Johnny D's Uptown Restaurant & Music Club |
02/17/12 |
Johnny D's Uptown Restaurant & Music Club, 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 |
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 |
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 |
Acoustica Electronica
Presented by Oberon at Oberon February 10-February 17, 2012 AcousticaElectronica blends the virtuosity found in the classical concert hall with the infectious energy of the late-night dance club. The best of both worlds: artistic depth and irresistible appeal. It is sexy and classy, sensuous and stoic, irreverent and reverential. Bach meets a dance club back-beat, Chopin meets trance, Carmen’s habanera and Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata are blended with house music for a listening experience unlike anything you have ever heard before. ...
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Oberon |
02/10/12 -
02/17/12 |
Oberon, Cambridge |
Vladimir Spivakov & Olga Kern
Presented by Rebecca Davis Public Relations at Sanders Theatre February 17, 2012 Vladimir Spivakov and Olga Kern Internationally Acclaimed Violinist and Pianist Visit Boston Friday, February 17, Sanders Theatre, Cambridge Performing - Repertoire of Brahms, Stravinsky, Pärt, Franck, Schnittke and Shostakovich "A refined and aristocratic artist. His playing is not only extraordinarily persuasive, even exhilarating on a purely technical level, but bespeaks a refined and probing musical mind." The New York Times (on Vladimir Spivakov) "This...
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Rebecca Davis Public Relations |
02/17/12 |
Sanders Theatre, Cambridge |
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Dinosaur Discoveries
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The Discovery Museums |
02/17/12 |
The Discovery Museums, Acton |
A Single Spark - FILMMAKER IN PERSON
Presented by Harvard Film Archive at Harvard Film Archive February 17, 2012 A Single Spark tells the story behind a crucial event in modern South Korean history: the self-immolation of factory worker Jeon Tae-il in 1971 to draw attention to the appalling workplace conditions faced by many Koreans. Jeon’s suicide is widely credited as key to the unionization of South Korean workers. Rather than a straightforward biopic, the film elaborates on Jeon’s life by supplying a parallel story: a young activist five years later is researching a biography of Jeon...
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Harvard Film Archive |
02/17/12 |
Harvard Film Archive, Cambridge |
Prometheus Dance: Inventories of Animated Bodies
Presented by Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA) at Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA) February 17, 2012 "One of the most visually stunning, and physically gratifying, companies in the area." – The Boston Herald
See dance performed throughout the museum in Inventories of Animated Bodies, a work created by French choreographer Christine Fricker. As you travel throughout the museum, you will chance upon these installations of bodies in movement and can observe them in close proximity, almost as if viewing an art object.
Performed by dancers...
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Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA) |
02/17/12 |
Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA), Boston |
Infant/Toddler Sing-Along
Presented by Boston Public Library at Boston Public Library February 17, 2012 Come join us for a lively half hour of music and motion for infants and toddlers (Ages 0-5).
Central Library in Copley Square
Rey Childrens' Room
700 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
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Boston Public Library |
02/17/12 |
Boston Public Library, Boston |
The Bach B-Minor Mass - Worcester Chorus Performance
Presented by Music Worcester, Inc. at Mechanics Hall February 18, 2012 Worcester Music Festival presents The Worcester Chorus, Christopher Shepard, Artistic Director, with the Holy Cross College Chamber Choir, special guest soloists, and accompanied by the early music ensemble Arcadia Players, Ian Watson, Artistic Director. The Bach B-Minor Mass stands as one of the greatest pieces in choral repertoire and will be performed by some of the best Bach artists in the area - in an acoustic gem of a building in Worcester.
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Music Worcester, Inc. |
02/18/12 |
Mechanics Hall, Worcester |
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 |
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 |
Introduction to Lofting
Presented by Cape Cod Maritime Museum at Cape Cod Maritime Museum February 15-February 18, 2012 The very basics of lofting for beginners. The course teaches how designers' lines are laid down in three dimensions in order for hull shapes to be lifted in full scale patterns. We will loft a 9' flat bottom skiff, learn to pick up bevels and develop transom bevels, all done with the simple drawing to scale.
Instructor: Tony Davis, Arey's Pond Boat Yard
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Cape Cod Maritime Museum |
02/15/12 -
02/18/12 |
Cape Cod Maritime Museum, Barnstable |
Fists of Joy @ ImprovBoston Sketchhaus
Presented by Fists of Joy at ImprovBoston Theatre February 4-February 18, 2012 Fists of Joy is Boston's leading sketch comedy troupe. Our show is a mix of the cutting edge, the utterly ridiculous, and most importantly, the laughs.
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Fists of Joy |
02/04/12 -
02/18/12 |
ImprovBoston Theatre, Cambridge |
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 |
Returning to the Piano A group piano class for adults with some previous study
Presented by New School of Music at New School of Music January 14-February 18, 2012 Piano class for those with some previous study-no matter how long ago, it will come back! Class will focus on reading music, some group playing, simple harmony and the music of all types now available at every level. Piano or Keyboard required at home.
Date: Saturdays, January 14-February 18th Fee: $175 (6 classes)
Time: 10:00-11:00am Instructor: Trudi Van Slyck
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New School of Music |
01/14/12 -
02/18/12 |
New School of Music, Cambridge |