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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
11/18/2009 | Puppet Show- Pumpernickel Puppets
<p>The Atrium School is proud to present the acclaimed Pumpernickel Puppets. Parents and children aged 3-6 years old are invited to enjoy a presentation of The 3 Billy Goats Gruff and The Mouse and the Lion by the Pumpernickel Puppets at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 at the Atrium School. This event is free and open to the general public. The Atrium School is located at 69 Grove Street, Watertown, MA. To learn more or to RSVP for the Atrium’s Pumpernickel Puppets, please contact the school at 617-923-4156 or email us at puppetshow@atrium.org. http:/www.atrium.org</p>
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Kids Classes
11/18/2009 | Curious Minds
<p>The Rashi School, 15 Walnut Park, Newton. 1:30-2:45 pm. Preschoolers age 3-5 with their parents are invited to make music and move to the beat at "Small Singers and Shakers," led by early childhood specialist Stacy Lake. This free Curious Minds program includes a healthy snack and a craft activity. Preregistration is required. Contact Anne Puchkoff at 617-969-4444 ext.226 or apuchkoff@rashi.org or for more information, go to www.rashi.org/curiousminds.</p>
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Parent Education
11/18/2009 | If I Knew Then What I Know Now...
<p>Wednesday, Nov. 18th @ 7:30pm Whitney Place, 3 Vision Dr. Natick. Ever wish you could go back in time and give your "younger self" some advice? Did someone you know share a pearl of wisdom that you'd love to pass on? Then join Mothers & More for the evening. FREE. RSVP: www.metrowestmotherandmore.org</p>
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Unique Events
11/18/2009 | Crawl to Action
<p>Please join us November 18th from 10am to 2pm at the Burlington Mall to learn more about safe household products. Family-friendly live entertainment. Children's interactive play area. Free Seventh Generation product.</p>
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Theater & Performance
11/18/2009 | Mathilda's Bath
10:30am, Puppet Showplace Theatre, 32 Station St., Brookline. Watch two tales: Mathilda's Bath, about Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's magic, grimy Mathilda and a bathtub, and Cow and Mouse Picnic, about two friends who learn to share. Ages 3 and up. $10. 617-731-6400; puppetshowplace.org.
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Nature
11/18/2009 | Sea Turtles and Sharks
3:30-5pm, Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Learn about wildlife habitats and the importance of making smart environmental choices through a variety of subjects, creative art or research projects. Grades 1-4. $12; additional siblings, $9. 978-462-9998; massaudubon.org.
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Music
11/18/2009 | Trans Siberian Orchestra
4 and 8pm, Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence, R.I. Enjoy the sounds of the season with this popular rock orchestra. $27-$62.50. 1-800-745-3000; ticketmaster.com.
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Animal Encounters
11/18/2009 | Gingerbread Man
1-2:30pm, Drumlin Farm, 208 South Great Road, Lincoln. Design and decorate your own gingerbread man. $15 per person. Registration required. 781-259-2206; massaudubon.org/drumlin.
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Theater & Performance
11/18/2009 | Pumpernickel Puppets
1pm, The Atrium School, 69 Grove St., Watertown. Watch a puppet presentation of The Three Billy Goats Gruff and The Mouse and the Lion. FREE; reservations required. 617-923-4156; atrium.org.
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Storyhours & Book Events
11/18/2009 | Book Buddies, Story Time for Tots
<p>Come to the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem for Book Buddies, Story Time for Tots on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 10:30 - 11 am. Meet other parents and caregivers and introduce your young child to the wonderful world of museums through stories and related activities in the PEM galleries. Book Buddies, Story Time for Tots is included with museum admission. For more information visit www.pem.org or call us at (978) 745-9500.</p>
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