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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
11/19/2009—12/27/2009 | Tru Grace: Holiday Memoirs
<p>Two holiday stories are adapted for the stage in a double bill of Grace Paley's The Loudest Voice and Truman Capote's A Christmas Memory playing at Central Square Theater Thurs., Nov. 19 through Sun., Dec. 27. Joyful and rich with humor, both stories are set in the 1930s and told from the point of view of children; one a girl from the Bronx, the other a boy from Alabama. Performances are Thurs.7:30PM, Fri. and Sat. 8PM with matinees on Sat. and Sun. at 2PM. Tickets are $35; $25 for seniors; $20 for students, $15 for children(12 and under) (866) 811-4111 or www.centralsquaretheater.org.</p>
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
11/20/2009 | Turkey Talk
6-7pm, Brookline Environmental Education, 654 Hammond St., Brookline. Ever wonder where that turkey crossing Beacon Street came from? Learn more about turkeys and how you can best coexist with these feathered friends. For families with children ages 7 and up. Adults, $8; children, $6. 617-730-2069; brooklinerec.com.
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Hands-on Activities
11/20/2009 | Autumn Origami
6-8pm, Boston Children's Museum, 300 Congress St., Boston. Try Origami, the art of folding paper, and learn about the Japanese culture. Free with museum admission. 617-426-6500; bostonchildrensmuseum.org.
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Theater & Performance
11/20/2009 | A Tale of Two Cities
7:30pm, Wheelock Family Theatre, 180 The Riverway, Boston. See Nov. 1 listing.
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Theater & Performance
11/20/2009 | You're a Good Man Charlie Brown
7pm, Charles Mosesian Theater, Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown. Watertown Children's Theatre presents the Broadway comedy featuring Charles M. Schulz's beloved peanuts. $12. 617-926-ARTS; 1-800-838-3006; watertownchildrenstheatre.org.
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Theater & Performance
11/20/2009 | Tru Grace: Holiday Memoirs
8pm, Central Square Theater, 450 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. See Nov. 19 listing.
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Nature
11/20/2009 | O is for the Open Ocean
10-11:30am or 1-2:30pm, Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Parents and preschoolers enjoy a structured series of activities including original songs, movement, dramatic play, outdoor exploration and a thematic snack. $12 per adult/child pair. 978-462-9998; massaudubon.org.
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
11/20/2009 | Sleigh Bell Holiday Boutique
1-8:30pm, Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Wenham. Find one-of-a-kind gifts crafted by North Shore artisans and enjoy holiday entertainment. Share the spirit of giving by bringing an unwrapped toy to donate to the 14th Annual Toy Drive sponsored by Senator Bruce Tarr and Northshore 104.9. 978-468-2377; wenhammuseum.org.
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Museum Events
11/20/2009 | Family Friday
5-8pm, Providence Children's Museum, 100 South St., Providence, R.I. Families enjoy free admission to the museum. 401-273-KIDS; childrenmuseum.org.
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Nature
11/20/2009 | Natural Curiosity for Preschoolers
10-11am, Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, 280 Eliot St., Natick. Discover the creatures that inhabit the field, forest and marsh. Ages 3-5 with an adult companion. $20. Registration required. 508-655-2296; massaudubon.org.
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Museum Events
11/20/2009 | Precious Pets
10am, Children's Discovery Museum, 177 Main St., Acton. Staff from the museum and Especially for Pets share their favorite pets with you. Free with museum admission. 978-264-4200; discoverymuseums.org.
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Storyhours & Book Events
11/20/2009 | Meet Clifford
6:30pm, Barnes & Noble, 98 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington. Meet the Big Red Dog in person. FREE. 781-273-3871.
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Museum Events
11/20/2009 | SMART GALS Family Night
10am, The Discovery Museums, 177 Main St., Acton. Enjoy special aviation-related activities at both museums. Plus Amelia Earhart re-enactor, Jessa Piaia presents, Meet Amelia Earhart: First Lady of the Air, a one-person interpretation of the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. FREE. 978-264-4200; discoverymuseums.org.
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Theater & Performance
11/20/2009—11/22/2009 | You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
<p>Audience members young and old will enjoy seeing Charles Schulz’ familiar characters come to life with a soundtrack of upbeat songs. WCT’s production stars a cast of 3rd -5th graders directed by Erica Berman. Tickets are available beginning October 27th through our website at www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org or by phone at 1-800-838-3006. Performances are November 20 at 7 pm, November 21 at 2 pm, and November 22 at 2 pm, in the Charles Mosesian Theater at the Arsenal Center for the Arts. For more information, call Watertown Children’s Theatre at 617-926-ARTS, or visit our website.</p>
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