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Seasonal & Holiday Events
12/05/2008—12/07/2008 | Gingerbread Festival
<p>The Marblehead Family Fund is partnering with the Marblehead Museum and Historical Society to host the second-annual Gingerbread Festival at the Lee Mansion (170 Washington Street, Marblehead, MA) during Marblehead’s Christmas walk weekend. Families, community organizations, businesses and school groups build diverse, locally-created gingerbread houses for display and raffle throughout the Christmas Walk weekend, December 5-7th. Last year’s festival welcomed over 50 exquisite Gingerbread creations. For more information: www.marbleheadfamilyfund.com</p>
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Theater & Performance
12/05/2008—12/07/2008 | Pinocchio
In Watertown Children’s Theatre’s production of Pinocchio, the marionette, who dreams of being a real boy, faces temptation, tricks, and adventure as he learns that family and friends are more important than the easy road to success.
Director Amy Sonnanstine and the creative young cast of Pinocchio bring this much-loved story to life on the stage on December 5 at 7 pm, December 6 at 2 pm and 7 pm and December 7 at 2 pm at the Charles Mosesian Theater, in the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St, Watertown. Tickets are available at BrownPaperTickets.com or by calling 1-800-838-3006.
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Theater & Performance
12/05/2008—12/15/2008 | Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre\\\\\\\'s THE NUTCRACKER
This holiday season, come see THE NUTCRACKER that everyone is talking about, from Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre. With dazzling company dancers and over 100 children, we bring you spectacular staging set to Tchaikovsky's glorious music. Up close and affordable, this full-length holiday favorite is sure to enchant all ages. At Brandeis University's Spingold Theatre, 415 South St, Waltham. Friday, Dec 5 and 12 at 7:30 pm; Saturday, Dec 6 and 13 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm; Sunday, Dec 7 and 14 at 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm. Tickets $15-$50. Parking is free. Call 617-354-7467 or visit www.ballettheatre.org.
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
12/06/2008—12/07/2008 | A Polar Bear's Journey
<p>Chris Van Allsburg’s winter tale, The Polar Express, comes to life on the EcoTarium’s Explorer Express Train in this fun holiday journey for families with young children. Enjoy a special holiday story time, meet Santa Claus and board the Explorer Express Train to visit Kenda the polar bear! Afterwards, warm up with hot cocoa and cookies. December 6+7, 13+14 at 12:30pm, 1:20pm and 2:30pm. $5 EcoTarium members, $6 non-members plus museum admission. Tickets at www.ecotarium.org. EcoTarium – A Museum of Science and Nature. Worcester, MA.</p>
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
12/06/2008—12/07/2008 | Kids Holiday Shop
<p>Join us for this annual favorite! On December 6th and 7th we will have the museum filled to the brim with donated presents all priced at $2.00, parents can bring their children to shop with the assistance of our volunteers for mom, dad, siblings and friends. There will also be Gingerbread Cookie decorating and crafts, also there will be a visit from the Gingerbread man himself. Admission is 50% off for this weekend only ($3.00) and free for members as usual. Times are Saturday, December 6th 2008 10am – 5pm and Sunday, December 7th 2008 12 pm – 5pm. Childrens Museum of Easton. Contact Info. Steve Keohane: 508.230.3789</p>
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
12/07/2008 | Holday Tea with Songs
Holiday Tea- Blue Hills Regional Technical School,800 Randolph St., Canton from 2:30 to 4:00. Bring the family as the Canton Choral Society will present a family holiday sing along. Please join us for tea and song. The cost is 26.00 for adults and 12.00 per child. Reservations are required.
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
12/07/2008 | Holiday Fun at the Zoo: Santa and More
December 6- 7, 12-14, and 19 -21
6:00 to 9:00pm
Cost:
Zoo Members: $4/adult, $2/child
Non- Members: $6/adult. $3/child
Spend some quality time with your family on a brisk winter evening. Visit with Santa in the North Pole Village, take a train ride, view the holiday lights and warm up with a cup of hot chocolate from the Bear’s Den Café. The North Woods Gift Store will be open for your holiday shopping needs. For more information please visit, www.bpzoo.org or call (508) 991-6178. The Buttonwood Park Zoo is located at 425 Hawthorn Street, New Bedford, Ma 02740.
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
12/07/2008 | The Nutcracker
Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, at 2 & 4pm, the Family Discovery Series at the UMass Lowell Center for the Arts presents a one-hour production of The Nutcracker. The New York Theatre Ballet presents a one-hour, family version of the beloved ballet with sets that go from black-and-white to brilliant color as Clara enters the Land of Sweets and colorful world of parading dolls and Sugar Plum Fairies. Tickets are only $12 ($10 for groups of 10 or more, purchased in advance) and may be purchased at 978-934-4444 or at the website at www.uml.edu/centerforarts.
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Films
12/07/2008 | Mixed Blessings: Film and Discussion about Interfaith Marriage
Sunday, Dec. 7th at 7pm Congregation Dorshei Tzedek will host Mixed Blessings at 60 Highland Street, W Newton. The film focuses on the lives of four interfaith couples and their children. It demystifies the many religious, ethnic and personal issues of intermarriage. A discussion with the producer, Jen Kaplan, will follow. Congregation Dorshei Tzedek is a Reconstruction Congregation and K-7 Religious School dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive community and to enhancing Jewish practice and learning. 617-965-0330, www.dorsheitzedek.org
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Music
12/07/2008 | Justin Roberts Concert
10am, Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington. Enjoy some high-energy, family-friendly pop music. $10. 781-646-4849; regenttheatre.com.
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Theater & Performance
12/07/2008 | Rumpelstiltskin
1 and 3pm, Puppet Showplace Theatre, 32 Station St., Brookline. Watch as a funny looking man comes along to help the miller's daughter weave straw into gold. Ages 4 and up. $10. 617-731-6400; puppetshowplace.org.
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Theater & Performance
12/07/2008 | Urban Nutcracker
1 and 5:30pm, Back Bay Events Center, 180 Berkeley St., Boston. BalletRox dance company presents this contemporary twist on the classic and fuses ballet, swing, hip hop and urban tap with the classic score of Tchaikovsky and the beats of Duke Ellington. $20-$55. 1-877-548-3237; urbannutcracker.org.
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Theater & Performance
12/07/2008 | The Nutcracker
1 and 5:30pm, The Opera House, 539 Washington St., Boston. In this classic, join Clara on her magical journey through an enchanted winter wonderland to a palace of sugary confections. $30 and up. Bostonballet.org; aceticket.com; bostixjr.org.
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Theater & Performance
12/07/2008 | Dr Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
11am and 2 and 5pm, Citi Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St., Boston. Relive this classic holiday tale about Christmas in Whoville and how the Grinch comes to steal it away. Tickets $28-$150. 866-348-9738; citicenter.org.
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
12/07/2008 | Santa's Elves and the Shoemaker
11am, The Lyric Stage Company, 140 Clarendon St., 2nd Floor, Boston. On the most magical night of the year, a lonely shoemaker finds that his dreams really do come true. $10. 617-585-5678; lyricstage.com.
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Theater & Performance
12/07/2008 | Alice's Adventures Underground
2 and 5:30pm, Central Square Theater, 450 Mass. Ave., Cambridge. Watch this adaptation of Lewis Carroll's Alice books featuring outrageous puppets, sets of hand-painted silk and virtuoso performances. Adults, $18; seniors; $15; ages 12 and under, $12. 617-57-MYCST; 866-811-4111; centralsquaretheater.org.
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Theater & Performance
12/07/2008 | Pinocchio
2:30pm, Charles Mosesian Theater, Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown. Pinocchio encounters many colorful characters and interesting adventures. $12. 617-926-ARTS; watertwonchildrenstheatre.org .
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Theater & Performance
12/07/2008 | James and the Giant Peach
2pm, Arlington Center for the Arts, 41 Foster St., Arlington. This adventure of James Henry Trotter fulfills the fantasy of anyone who has ever dreamed of escape. $10. Act.arlington.ma.us
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
12/07/2008 | Black Nativity
3:30pm, Tremont Temple, 88 Tremont St., Boston. Enjoy the nation's longest-running production of Langston Hughes' account of an historic event that occurred 2,000 years ago. One hundred and sixty actors, dancers and musicians deliver its powerful message of joy, hope, victory and liberation. $17.50-$45. Blacknativitiy.org; bostix.org.
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Theater & Performance
12/07/2008 | Dance Showcase 2
3pm, Harvard Dance Center, 60 Garden St., Cambridge. Enjoy dance performances by various local dance companies, featuring many different styles of dance, from ballet to hip-hop. General Admission, $12; students and seniors, $8. 617-496-2222.
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Theater & Performance
12/07/2008 | Miracle on 34th Street
3pm, Riverside Theatre Works, 45 Fairmount Ave., Hyde Park. Enjoy this classic tale about the magic of the Christmas holiday and a small girl's belief in Santa. Adults, $23; children, $15. 617-361-5269; riversidetheatreworks.org.
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Animal Encounters
12/07/2008 | Bay Colony Dog Show
8am - 5pm, Bayside Expo Center, 200 Mt. Vernon St., Dorchester. Watch Best in Show competitions and interactive demonstrations, plus enjoy activities and shopping for dog lovers of all ages. Adults, $12; children, $7. 508-533-1153; baycolonydogshow.com.
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
12/07/2008 | Santa Comes to Roslindale
noon to 3pm, Bay State Model Railroad Museum, 760 South St., Roslindale. Visit with Santa in the garden and view three large running railroad models. $5; ages 12 and under, free. 617-327-4341; bsmrm.org.
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Sports
12/07/2008 | Charles Hotel Skating Rink Opening
noon to 8pm, Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., Cambridge. Enjoy complimentary skating and skate rentals, visits from Santa and other special guests, plus treats and other surprises. Warm up in the indoor children's holiday activity room. FREE. Harvardsquare.com.
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Theater & Performance
12/07/2008 | It's a Wonderful Life
1 and 5pm, Stoneham Theatre, 395 Main St., Stoneham. Help Clarence get his wings and George find Zuzu's petals in a staged version of the holiday classic. $20-$45. 781-279-2200; stonehamtheatre.org; bostix.org.
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Hands-on Activities
12/07/2008 | Nature's Gifts Workshop
11am - 3pm, Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Drop in to enjoy nature activities, arts and crafts, games, experiments and more. $3. 978-462-9998; massaudubon.org.
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Nature
12/07/2008 | Wonder Walk - The Nutcrackers
1-2:30pm, Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. While squirrels bury nuts to tide them over the winter, blue jays and chipmunks may be watching them to steal their nuts. Hike the sanctuary trails to look for animals getting ready for winter and signs of eaten or stored nuts. Registration required. Ages 3 and up. Adults, $9; children, $7. 978-887-9264; massaudubon.org.
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Theater & Performance
12/07/2008 | The Nutcracker
2 and 4pm, UMass Lowell Center for the Arts, 35 Wilder St., Lowell. The New York Theater Ballet performs a family-friendly, one-hour version of the holiday classic. Part of the Center for the Arts' Discovery Series. Ages 4 and up. $12. 978-934-4444; uml.edu/centerforarts.
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Theater & Performance
12/07/2008 | Le Grand David
3pm, Cabot St. Cinema Theatre, 286 Cabot St., Beverly. Enjoy stage magic, comedy and variety entertainment. Adults, $24; ages 11 and under, $14. 978-927-3677; legranddavid.com.
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
12/07/2008 | Marblehead Christmas Walk
5-8pm, Downtown Marblehead. Enjoy a holiday shopping preview at over 20 retailers, featuring refreshments, raffles and holiday cheer. FREE. Special events planned throughout the month. 781-631-2868; marbleheadchamber.org.
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
12/07/2008 | Marblehead Christmas Walk
Enjoy six days of festivities during the Marblehead Christmas Walk, held Dec. 4-7, with extended activities on Dec. 13 and 20, in downtown Marblehead. A tree-lighting ceremony, gingerbread festival and the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus by lobster boat are all part of the fun. FREE. For a complete schedule of events, call 781-631-2868 or visit marbleheadchamber.org.
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
12/07/2008 | Holiday House Tours
noon to 4pm, Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Road, Ipswich. Tour the festively decorated Great House and enjoy music, cider and fresh-baked cookies. Adults, $12; children and seniors, $8. 978-921-1944.
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
12/07/2008 | ZooLights 2008
Visit Stone Zoo, 149 Pond St., Stoneham, for ZooLights 2008. Stroll through twinkling light-covered tree-lined paths and visit with animals, including a pair of reindeer. Plus catch a glimpse of Old St. Nick and other fairy tale characters. $4; under age 2, free. Runs through Dec. 30. Stonezoo.org.
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Hands-on Activities
12/07/2008 | Parent and Child Gingerbread House Class
11am or 1:30pm, Zebra's Bistro, 21 North St., Medfield. Build a house made of homemade gingerbread pieces with the guidance of pastry chef Aimee Clarke. Ages 6 and up with an adult. $45 per pair. Bring an apron. ZebrasBistro.com.
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Hands-on Activities
12/07/2008 | Gingerbread Fun
1-4pm, The Children's Museum in Easton, 9 Sullivan Ave., North Easton. Decorate gingerbread cookies, create a special gingerbread craft, listen to the story of the Gingerbread Man and meet him yourself. $2; includes museum admission. Plus, kids can shop in a special store where they can buy gifts for mom, dad, friends and family and all items are $2. Shop hours are 10am - 5pm. 508-230-3789; childrensmuseumineaston.org.
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
12/07/2008 | Holiday Tea With Songs
2:30-4pm, Blue Hills Regional Technical School, 800 Randolph St., Canton. The Canton Choral Society presents a family holiday sing-a-long. Adults, $26; children, $12. 781-828-5800.
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Theater & Performance
12/07/2008 | The Nutcracker
1 and 5pm, Lincoln-Sudbury High School, 390 Lincoln Road, Sudbury. Enjoy an adaptation of the classic performed by Dance Prism. Adults, $22; children and seniors, $16. 978-371-1038; danceprism.com.
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
12/07/2008 | It's ChristmasTime
1 and 5pm, Robinson Theatre, 617 Lexington St., Waltham. The 26th edition of this perennial favorite by the Reagle Players features a Living Nativity and the Parade of the Wooden Soldiers. $35-$49. 781-891-5600; reagleplayers.com.
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
12/07/2008 | A Polar Bear's Journey
12:30, 1:30 and 2:30pm, EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester. Chris Van Allsburg's winter tale, The Polar Express, comes to life on the EcoTarium's Explorer Express Train in this fun holiday journey for families with young children. Enjoy a special story time, meet Santa and board the train to the North Pole, home of Kenda the polar bear. $6 plus museum admission. 508-929-2700; ecotarium.org.
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
12/07/2008 | Festival of Wreaths
1-5pm, Van Millwork Design Center, 65 Crawford St., Needham. Eleven area designers professionally deck the halls in seasonal holiday décor to create a holiday show house. Proceeds benefit the Room to Dream Foundation. $10. 781-444-8744.
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