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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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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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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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Theater & Performance
11/16/2009 | Little Red and Other Tales
1 and 3pm, Puppet Showplace Theatre, 32 Station St., Brookline. Watch unique versions of four tales: The Fish Wrap, The Frog Prince, Snow White and Little Red Riding Hood. Ages 4 and up. $10. 617-731-6400; puppetshowplace.org.
| Fee | Metro Boston
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Art
11/16/2009 | Atrium Alive! The Art of Fire
11am - 4pm, Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex St., Salem. Spend a weekend with New England's glass artists as they demonstrate their skill. Free with museum admission. Call 978-745-9000 or visit pem.org for a full schedule.
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Theater & Performance
11/16/2009 | Fiddler on the Roof
2pm, 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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Museum Events
11/16/2009 | Dance Dance Evolution
2pm, Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford St., Cambridge. Join Adena Schachner and Timothy Brady, Ph.D. candidates at Harvard and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, to examine how and why evolution happens and learn about recent studies that show some birds can actually dance to a beat! Free with museum admission. 617-495-3045; hmnh.harvard.edu.
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Theater & Performance
11/16/2009 | Carmen
3pm, 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
11/16/2009 | A Tale of Two Cities
3pm, 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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Films
11/16/2009 | 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
11/16/2009 | Seussical
2pm, 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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Theater & Performance
11/16/2009 | Le Grand David
3pm, Cabot St. Cinema Theatre, 286 Cabot St., Beverly. Enjoy a full-stage magic extravaganza. Adults, $24; ages 11 and under, $14. 978-927-3677; legranddavid.com.
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Kids Classes
11/16/2009 | Kids Babysitting Course
12:30-5pm, Children's Museum in Easton, 9 Sullivan Ave., North Easton. Learn everything you need to know about caring for children in this class, including diapering techniques, basic first aid, accident prevention and more. Bring a large doll or teddy for diaper practice. Grades 6 and up. $50; registration required. 508-230-3789; childrensmuseumineaston.org.
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Music
11/16/2009 | Providence Singers
3pm, Beneficent Church, 300 Weybosset St., Providence, R.I. The 100-voice Providence Singers season opener features masterworks written for chorus and percussion. Adults, $22 in advance, $26 at the door; children, $5. first-works.org.
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Storyhours & Book Events
11/16/2009 | Big Joe the Storyteller
1pm, Solomon Schechter Day School, 60 Stein Circle, Newton. Parents and preschoolers are invited to gallop off into a magical land of knights and princesses with Big Joe the Storyteller. FREE; RSVP required. 617-630-4625; stephanie.maroun@ssdsboston.org.
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