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Exhibits
07/01/2009—06/20/2010 | Exhibit: Cool Moves - The artistry of motion
<p>EcoTarium's newest exhibit! 222 Harrington Way Worcester, MA 508-929-2700 info@ecotarium.org. Dance to create light and sound, zoom three-wheeled racers, play with crazy pendulums, touch a mini tornado, make waves with wind over water or objects in a ripple pool, pilot the speed of video animals in motion, see and feel the vibrations created by sound, experiment with windy wonders, and make music out of thin air. Create and observe science in motion! Our new interactive exhibit opened July 1. Free with museum admission. Created with funding from the National Science Foundation</p>
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Theater & Performance
07/17/2009—07/19/2010 | Circus Smirkus 22nd Annual Big Top Tour Shows
<p>New England's acclaimed, international traveling youth circus presents Smirkus Ever After: A Big Top Fairytale. Smirkus turns the pages on Aesop, Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, bringing classic stories to life through the spectacle, enchantment of circus. Performers ages 10-18 dazzle crowds with astounding aerials, clever clowning, mind-boggling juggling, amazing acrobatics. Six shows in Wellesley-Elm Bank Horticultural Center, 900 Washington St. 2pm and 7pm Fri; 2pm and 7pm Sat; 11am, 4pm Sun. $22/Adult(13+), $18/Child, free for under 2. Tickets: 1-877-SMIRKUS or www.smirkus.org</p>
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Festivals & Fairs
09/24/2009—11/15/2009 | FIRSTWORKS FESTIVAL
<p>Mark your calendar! The FirstWorks Festival is back and promises a line-up of firsts that is second to none. This seven-week festival celebrates: icons of music and the moving image, the cultural legacy of American masters, revolutionary Cirque theatre, cutting edge digital arts and more. For the full festival schedule, venue and ticket information, visit www.first-works.org.</p>
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Art
09/24/2009—12/18/2009 | Vistas del Pueblo: Images of Community from Nicaraguan Villages
<p>The Angel Art Program was founded as a way to help some of the poorest communities in Nicaragua by teaching children and adults how to create, exhibit, and sell their artwork locally and abroad. This exhibit is an extraordinary collection of work by artists of all ages, unified by strong cultural roots, revelry in color, and an inspiring sense of optimism in the face of poverty. The gallery is open during normal business hours, Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm. It is also open evenings and weekends when other programs are in session. LOCATION: Springstep, 8 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford 02155</p>
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Parent Education
10/13/2009—06/22/2010 | MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
<p>2nd and 4th Tuesdays through June; 9:30 to 11:30 am, Fort Square Presbyterian Church, 16 Pleasant Street, Quincy, MA 02169. Questions? Please call 617-328-3538 or email mopsquincy[at]gmail[dot]com. MOPS is a program designed to nurture mothers with children under the age of six. We enjoy fun, food, speaker presentations and discussion; service projects and outings; as well as support and inspiration. The MOPS experience equips women for the joys and challenges of their lives as moms. If you are pregnant or have children through kindergarten age, we hope you will join us! Free childcare.</p>
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
10/15/2009—01/18/2010 | Mayor's Holiday Special: Half-Priced Holiday Shows & Shopping/Dining Discounts
<p>The 2009 MayorsHolidaySpecial.com is now open! Discover the City of Boston’s one-stop holiday planning website. The 6th Annual Mayor's Holiday Special is your ticket to a festive day at an affordable price. Only here: Buy 1/2-price seats to holiday shows like The 101 Dalmatians Musical, Holiday Pops, Disney on Ice and Boston Ballet's "The Nutcracker." Check the guide to Boston's free and low-cost festivities. And get HUNDREDS of FREE special offers that help you shop, eat, stay and even park for less. Open now through January 18, 2010.</p>
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Museum Events
11/05/2009—12/30/2009 | Dreaming Cows by Betty LaDuke
<p>Dreaming Cows was inspired by artist Betty LaDuke's trips to Heifer projects around the world. Heifer transforms lives by providing the gift of livestock and training. Through brilliantly colored images, Dreaming Cows takes visitors on a journey from the Bronx to Bolivia, and from Vietnam to Kosovo. The journey, like Betty's art, is enjoyable, colorful, uplifting, and inspiring. Free with Museum admission. Adults $12; Seniors 65+ and Children 1-15 $9. Boston Children's Museum, 308 Congress Street, Boston. www.BostonChildrensMuseum.org and www.Heifer.org</p>
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Parent Education
11/12/2009 |
<p>Parent educator Vicki Hoefle will be offering a workshop titled “Parenting From Your Best." Hosted by Parent Talk, Vicki will help parents discover where they are today as a family, and identify where it is they want to go. She is the founder of Parenting On Track and the mother of 5 teenagers. Thursday, November 12; 7:00 p.m. wine reception; 7:30 p.m. lecture at the Needham Golf Club. Free to Parent Talk members; $20 for non-members who pre-pay by Oct. 8; $25. www.parentingontrack.com or 888-660-7668 to register.</p>
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Nature
11/12/2009 | Tales & Trails for Families
<p>1–2:30 pm. All Ages. Join the BNC staff as we explore the changing of seasons. Children will take part in hands on activities indoors and outdoors while discovering the wildlife found right here in Boston. Each program will cover important aspects of biology, environmental education as well as observation and problem solving skills. Adults are welcome to join the group or relax in our library. Mass Audubon members $4.00, Nonmembers $6.00. Family rate: $8.00, $12.00. Preregistration is required. Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan. 617-983-8500. www.massaudubon.org</p>
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Benefits and Fundraisers
11/12/2009 | 6th Annual Pathways to Success Benefit
<p>ResearchILD's 6th Annual Pathways to Success Benefit November 12th, Westin Hotel in Waltham, 70 3rd Ave., 6 - 9:30 p.m. Featured guest will be Dr. Ned Hallowell, frequent guest on Dr. Phil and Oprah. The evening will include silent and live auctions and will be hosted by Dave Caruso of Before the Bell, WBZ-Boston News Radio 1030. Funds raised will be used to support ResearchILD’s ongoing SMARTS Leadership and Mentoring program. For tickets and inquiries, please contact Mimi Ballard mballard@researchild.org -781-861-3711.</p>
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Parent Education
11/12/2009 | Parent Talk Lecture Series Presents Parent From Your Best: Going Beyond Discipline Strategies to a Parenting Roadmap with Vicki Hoefl
<p>Parent Talk invites local parents to join Vicki Hoefl, expert and creator of the Parenting on Track program, to help you discover where you are as a parent today and where you want to go, and to create a Personal Parenting Roadmap that will guide you there. The lecture will be held at 7:30 pm at Needham Golf Club, 49 Green Street, Needham. Pre-registration strongly encouraged. Cost: Free for Parent Talk members, $20.00 for non-members. For more information or to register, contact lecture@parenttalk.info or visit www.parenttalk.info.</p>
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Theater & Performance
11/12/2009 | Fiddler on the Roof
1 and 7:30pm, Boston Opera House, 539 Washington St., Boston. Chaim Topol stars in this family musical about the bonds that hold families together. $20-$91. 1-800-982-2787; broadwayacrossamerica.com.
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Theater & Performance
11/12/2009 | The Bremen Town Musicians
10:30am, Puppet Showplace Theatre, 32 Station St., Brookline. Three animals join together to form one fantastic band and audition for the king, but meet obstacles along the way. Ages 4 and up. $10. 617-731-6400; puppetshowplace.org.
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Films
11/12/2009 | 21st Annual Boston Jewish Film Festival
various times and venues throughout greater Boston. A new generation of filmmakers explores Jewish identity. Tickets are $12 for most films; $10 for seniors and students. 1-866-468-7619; bjff.org.
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Theater & Performance
11/12/2009 | Jim West's Dinosaur Show
9:30am, The Orpheum Theatre, 1 School St., Foxborough. Classical music, puppets and dinosaur facts are combined into a funny puppet show that takes kids from the past to the present. $8 in advance; $10 at the door. 508-543-ARTS; baycolonyproductions.com.
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Animal Encounters
11/12/2009 | Feathered Friends
3:30-5pm, Drumlin Farm, 208 South Great Road, Lincoln. Learn about the feathered friends that spend the winter here and how to set up your own feeders so that you will have lots of winter visitors. For families with children ages 4 and up. $12 per person. Registration required. 781-259-2206; massaudubon.org/drumlin.
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Support Groups
11/12/2009 | Mother of Twins Support Group Meeting
<p>The Western Suburban Chapter, MA Mothers of Twins Assn hosts monthly support meetings for Mothers of Multiples. Meetings are held at St, George's Church, 74 School Street, Framingham, MA. Meetings include age-based discussion rooms, guest speakers and social activities. Our next General Meeting will be November 12, 2009 beginning at 6:30pm. Meetings are generally held on the second Thursday of the month and run from September through June. Moms with twins or expecting twins are welcome to see what we're all about. Please check out our website at www.wscmmota.org for more information.</p>
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