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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
11/13/2009 |
<p>Parent educator Vicki Hoefle will be offering a workshop titled “Parenting From Your Best" at the Plymouth Nursery School in Framingham to help parents discover where they are today as a family, and identify where it is they want to go. Vicki is the founder of Parenting On Track and the mother of 5 teenagers. Friday, November 13; 6:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. www.parentingontrack.com or 888-660-7668 to register.</p>
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Nature
11/13/2009 | Trail Detectives' Club
<p>4–5:30 pm. Ages 7-10, with an adult. We need kids who aren’t afraid to ask the hard questions. What? Who? Where? And why? We're on the lookout for a few good detectives to help us out with the day to day mysteries here at the BNC. We'll track wild animals across the grounds, uncover the secrets of life in the soil, and investigate a tip concerning the hidden stories of the meadow. Adults can join the group or relax in our library. Mass Audubon members $4.00, Nonmembers $6.00. Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan. 617-983-8500. www.massaudubon.org/boston</p>
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Storyhours & Book Events
11/13/2009 | Family Literacy Month Celebration
6-8:30pm, Boston Children's Museum, 300 Congress St., Boston. Meet characters from favorite books and enjoy storytelling. Free with museum admission. 617-426-6500; bostonchildrensmuseum.org.
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Theater & Performance
11/13/2009 | Carmen
7:30pm, Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont St., Boston. Enjoy a new, highly theatrical production of this popular opera by Georges Bizet. Tickets are $34 and up. 866-348-9738; blo.org.
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Theater & Performance
11/13/2009 | A Tale of Two Cities
7:30pm, Wheelock Family Theatre, 180 The Riverway, Boston. Based on the book by Charles Dickens, this play set during the French Revolution follows the intertwined fortunes of characters influenced by history and political upheaval. $15-$25. 617-879-2300; wheelock.edu.
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Theater & Performance
11/13/2009 | Fiddler on the Roof
8pm, 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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Films
11/13/2009 | 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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Seasonal & Holiday Events
11/13/2009 | Thanksgiving With the Colonists
10am, Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Wenham. Discover how people of early New England celebrated the first harvest by cooking an authentic Colonial dish. For preschool-age children and up. Free with museum admission. 978-468-2377; wenhammuseum.org.
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Theater & Performance
11/13/2009 | Seussical
8pm, Parker Middle School, 45 Temple St., Reading. Meet the people of Who-ville and other interesting characters in this musical based on the works of Dr. Seuss. Presented by the Colonial Chorus Players. Adults, $18; children, $15. 781-944-9780; colonialchorus.com.
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History
11/13/2009 | National Indian Pudding Day
2pm, Plimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Ave., Plymouth. Join culinary expert Kathleen Wall for an illustrated exploration on puddings of the 17th century. Free with plantation admission. Plus, stop by the Patuxet Café to taste this bicultural treat! 508-746-1622, ext. 8353; plimoth.org.
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Science
11/13/2009 | Native American Night
6-8pm, South Shore Natural Science Center, 48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell. Expand your knowledge of Native America through games, stories and crafts. $10 per person; $35 family maximum. Registration required. 781-659-2559; ssnsc.org.
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Animal Encounters
11/13/2009 | Getting Ready for Winter
3:30-5pm, Drumlin Farm, 208 South Great Road, Lincoln. Visit with Drumlin Farm's hibernators and see how animals and plants get ready for winter. $12 per person. Registration required. 781-259-2206; massaudubon.org/drumlin.
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Storyhours & Book Events
11/13/2009 | Meet The Cat in the Hat
7pm, Barnes & Noble, One Worcester Road, Framingham. Listen to some of the cat's best adventures and then meet him for yourself! FREE. 508-628-5567.
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Theater & Performance
11/13/2009—11/21/2009 | Esperanza Rising
<p>By Lynne Alvarez Based on the book by Pam Muñoz Ryan Directed by Roxanne Schroeder-Arce The Cutler Majestic Theatre $21 General admission $14 Students & Seniors Friday, Nov. 13 at 7:30pm Saturday, Nov. 14 at 2pm Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7:30pm Sunday, Nov. 15 at 2pm Friday, Nov. 20 at 7:30pm Saturday, Nov. 21 at 2pm For tickets call: 617-824-8000 Emerson Stage continues its dedication to Theatre for Young Audiences with a story of immigration in Esperanza Rising. The play follows the journey of a young girl, Esperanza, from her native Mexico to the fields of Southern California.</p>
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