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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
11/19/2009—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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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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Unique Events
11/21/2009—11/22/2009 | Family Sleepover at the New England Aquarium
<p>Enjoy an evening full of fun and fishy activities in the Harborside Learning Lab, and then sleep over in the Amazing Jellies exhibit. The next morning, see the Aquarium before it opens to the public. A light evening snack and breakfast are included, as well as a ticket to the Simons IMAX Theatre for each guest. All overnights take place from 7 p.m. on Saturday to 9 a.m. on Sunday morning. $45 per person for members, $50 per person for non-members. Children should be 6 years of age or older. Please call Central Reservations at 617-973-5206 to book your spot. Space is limited.</p>
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Theater & Performance
11/22/2009 | Moccasin Stew
1 and 3pm, Puppet Showplace Theatre, 32 Station St., Brookline. Learn lessons in forgiveness and resourcefulness in this tale starring Coyote, Hank, the rabbit chef, a singing Bluefish and a clever Quail. Ages 3 and up. $10. 617-731-6400; puppetshowplace.org.
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
11/22/2009 | Many Thanksgivings
1-4pm, Boston Children's Museum, 300 Congress St., Boston. Learn about the Native American harvests and Thanksgivings throughout the year. Free with museum admission. 617-426-6500; bostonchildrensmuseum.org.
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Theater & Performance
11/22/2009 | Tru Grace: Holiday Memoirs
2pm, Central Square Theater, 450 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. See Nov. 19 listing.
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Theater & Performance
11/22/2009 | You're a Good Man Charlie Brown
2pm, 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
11/22/2009 | 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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Seasonal & Holiday Events
11/22/2009 | Sleigh Bell Holiday Boutique
10am - 4pm, 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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Theater & Performance
11/22/2009 | The Rainbow Fish
2pm, The Center for Arts in Natick, 14 Summer St., Natick. This musical is based on Marcus Pfister's book about a fish that refuses to share her shimmering scales. $11; children under age 12, $9. 508-647-0097; natickarts.org.
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Parent Education
11/22/2009 | The Thoughtful Classroom: What children learn from play. What teachers learn from children's play.
<p>The Atrium School in Watertown will be holding a panel discussion on the role of imaginative play in the classroom. The event will be held at Atrium, 69 Grove Street, Watertown on November 22, 2009 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. The event will be moderated by Professor W. George Scarlett, Deputy Chair of the Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Development at Tufts, and the panel will consist of elementary educators. The event is free and open to the public.</p>
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Nature
11/22/2009 | Big Woods Hike
<p>Mass Audubon’s Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield, 87 Perkins Row, will hold its annual Big Woods Hike. Join us for a two-hour naturalist-guided walk to discover the natural and cultural history of the sanctuary. Walks will depart beginning at 12. The walk will meander along marshes and ponds, through deciduous forest, and the old growth forest of Averill’s Island. A cozy fire will await participants back in the barn, where food will be available for purchase. Advance registration is required. FEE: $7/adults, $6/children. For information and to register call 978-887-9264.</p>
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