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| << | Events For November 15, 2009 | >> |
| | | Category | Description | Fee/Free | Location | | 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>
| Free | | | 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>
| Fee | | | 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>
| Fee | | | 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>
| Free | | | 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>
| Free | | | 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>
| Free | | | 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>
| Fee | | | 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>
| Fee | | | Parent Education
11/15/2009 |
<p>Parent educator Vicki Hoefle will be offering a workshop titled “Parenting From Your Best" at Isis Maternity's Boston Center on Sunday, November 15. 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. Sunday, November 15; 1:30 p.m. at Isis Maternity in the Prudential. Free to Isis members; $19 for non-members. www.parentingontrack.com or 888-660-7668 to register.</p>
| Fee | | | Storyhours & Book Events
11/15/2009 | PALS Big Joe the Storyteller
<p>Preschoolers and their parents are invited to gallop off into a magical land of knights and princesses with PALS (Preschoolers and Little Siblings) Big Joe the Storyteller at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, November 15, at Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Boston, 60 Stein Circle, Newton. Children may come dressed for the part. To RSVP, contact Stephanie Maroun at 617-630-4625 or stephanie.maroun@ssdsboston.org.</p>
| Free | | | Museum Events
11/15/2009 | Dance, Dance, Evolution: Family Program at the Harvard Museum of Natural History
<p>Dance, Dance, Evolution: The Origins of Music and Dance in Man and Birds 2:00pm, Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford St Cambridge, MA. People of all ages and cultures enjoy music and dance. But why do we do it? Join Adena Schachner and Timothy Brady, Ph.D. candidates at Harvard and MIT, for an engaging program on the origins of music and dance. Examine how and why evolution happens, and learn about the presenters’ recent studies that show some birds can actually dance to a beat. Free with museum admission. hmnh.harvard.edu. </p>
| Fee | | | Unique Events
11/15/2009 | Read and Romp
<p>Join friends of Reach Out and Read at the Seaport Hotel from 10:30am- 2:00pm for the 6th annual Read and Romp. Interactive storybook stations provide hours of fun for children and their families and feature games, arts and crafts and other activities based on children's books. The event also includes a buffet lunch with musical entertainment by Steve Blunt and Marty Kelley, and visits from storybook characters like Clifford the Big Red Dog. Tickets are $50 per person, children under 2 are free. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit www.readandromp.org or call 617-455-0644.</p>
| Fee | | | Seasonal & Holiday Events
11/15/2009 | Hemenway Holiday Boutique
<p>Kick off the holiday season on Sunday, November 15th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hemenway Elementary School at 729 Water Street in Framingham! The school will host its annual Holiday Boutique featuring more than 50 vendors including jewelry, skin care products, handmade artisan arts & crafts, food, seasonal gifts, gift wrapping and much more. This year will even feature a Kids Craft Corner where children can make their own holiday gifts. There will be a bake sale and raffle prizes including an American Girl Doll. Admission is free and open to all!</p>
| Fee | | | Music
11/15/2009 | Ben Rudnick and Friends Family Concert
<p>The Adopt-a-Family program of Temple Israel of Natick is delighted to host the Ben Rudnick and Friends Family Concert on Sunday afternoon, November 15, from 3:00 PM-4:00 PM at Temple Israel, 145 Hartford St., Natick, MA, the proceeds from which will benefit Israeli victims of terror. Tickets are $8.00/person or $25.00/family and may be purchased at the door by cash or check.</p>
| Fee | | | Theater & Performance
11/15/2009 | The Dragon King
<p>The nationally acclaimed, award winning Tanglewood Marionettes (www.tanglewoodmarionettes.com ) is coming to Charlestown Sunday November 15th at 4pm. They will be showing their famous and fabulous “The Dragon King” at the Knights of Columbus Hall. "The Dragon King” puppet show featuring colorful sea creatures, an exciting adventure, and a Dragon King that will knock your socks off! Tickets, $10 per person and will be sold through Bunker Hill Florist, Durty Harry’s or by calling CNS member Nancy Mahan (617) 512-3538. (show appropriate for 3-12 year olds). </p>
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