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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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Seasonal & Holiday Events
11/26/2009—12/30/2009 | Celebrate the Season at Stone Zoo's
<p>Stroll along tree-lined paths lit by thousands of twinkling lights. Upon entering the Stone Zoo, 149 Pond St., Stoneham, guests will visit Yukon Creek, which not only features dazzling holiday lights but is also home to bald eagles, porcupines, lynx, a gray fox and reindeer. Children will want to make sure they visit with Santa, who awaits their arrival in Santa’s Castle. Jolly Old St. Nick will be available for photos through Dec. 23. After visiting with Santa, enter a magical holiday world filled with fairy tale characters and dancing plush animals. stonezoo.org. Free with zoo admission. </p>
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Museum Events
11/27/2009—11/28/2009 | Thanksgiving Family Weekend
<p>Bring the family to the Concord Museum this Thanksgiving weekend, where engaging craftspeople lead hands-on activities and demonstrations in association with the exhibition, A Dedication to Craft: North Bennet Street School @ 125. On Friday, November 27 meet a master bookbinder. On Saturday, November 28 meet a master woodworker. All ages welcome; sessions begin on the hour 11:00-2:00; free with Museum admission; $10 adults, $8 Seniors/students, $5 Youth 6-18, under 6 free. On Cambridge Turnpike at Lexington Road in historic Concord, MA. (978) 369-9763, www.concordmuseum.org.</p>
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Theater & Performance
11/28/2009—12/06/2009 | Anne of Green Gables
<p>The Weston Friendly Society’s production of Anne of Green Gables: The Musical brings one of the most beloved family books to life. The production is sure to be a hit with the entire family! Performances are at the Weston Town Hall (Townhouse Road, Weston, MA) on November 28th at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM; November 29th at 2:00 PM, December 5th at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM, December 6th at 2:00 PM. Orchestra tickets are $22 for adults and $19 for seniors and children 12 and under, and balcony seats are $19 for adults and $16 for seniors and children. www.westonfriendly.org or 781-893-9883.</p>
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Theater & Performance
11/28/2009 | Father Goose Tales
1 and 3pm, Puppet Showplace Theatre, 32 Station St., Brookline. Enjoy an amusing, modern retelling of nursery rhymes, stories and children's songs designed with shadow puppets. Ages 3 and up. $10. 617-731-6400; puppetshowplace.org.
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Theater & Performance
11/28/2009 | The Nutcracker
1 and 7:30pm, The Opera House, 539 Washington St., Boston. Join Clara on her magical journey through an enchanted winter wonderland to a palace of sugary confections. $35-$162. 617-695-6955; bostonballet.org.
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Theater & Performance
11/28/2009 | Magician BJ Hickman
10:30am, Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline. Enjoy audience participation, fun magic and grave silliness. Adults, $10; under age 12, $8. 617-734-2500; coolidge.org.
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Theater & Performance
11/28/2009 | Tru Grace: Holiday Memoirs
2 and 8pm, Central Square Theater, 450 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. See Nov. 19 listing.
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Theater & Performance
11/28/2009 | 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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Music
11/28/2009 | Handel's Acis and Galatea
8pm, Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough St., Boston. This opera depicts the love affair between the nymph Galatea and the shepherd Acis, who must endure a long separation. Performed by the Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble. $19 and up. 617-661-1812; bemf.org.
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Museum Events
11/28/2009 | Songs and Stories with Mother Nature
1 and 2pm, Providence Children's Museum, 100 South St., Providence, R.I. Sing, laugh and move with musician, storyteller and composer Lindsay Adler in a creative and fun musical performance. Free with museum admission. 401-273-KIDS; childrenmuseum.org.
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Hands-on Activities
11/28/2009 | Build a Bird Feeder Workshop
1pm, Buttonwood Park Zoo, 425 Hawthorn St., New Bedford. Build a bird feeder of Plexiglas and plywood to create a great holiday gift. Ages 5 and up. $15. Registration required. 508-991-4556, ext. 14; bpzpp.org.
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History
11/28/2009 | Dinner With the Pilgrims
5:30pm, Plimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Ave., Plymouth. Travel back to the year 1627 and sit down with the residents of the English Village to a "groaning board" filled with seasonal foods and enjoy period psalms, songs and hospitality. Adults, $60.95; children, $41.95; includes museum admission. 508-746-1622, ext. 8353; plimoth.org.
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Films
11/28/2009 | Polar Express
6pm, Kendall Hall, First Parish, 19 Town Square, Plymouth. Enjoy the magical story of some lucky children's train trip to the North Pole based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg. Presented by Starcreations Theater. Adults, $10; children, $5. 508-747-1234; starcreations.org.
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
11/28/2009 | An UnCommon Christmas
7:30pm, The Orpheum Theatre, 1 School St., Foxborough. Enjoy songs and scenes from your favorite holiday shows as the Orpheum stage is transformed into a winter wonderland. Adults, $24; under age 12, $18. 508-543-ARTS; baycolonyproductions.com.
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
11/28/2009 | Thanksgiving Family Weekend
11am - 2pm, Concord Museum, Cambridge Turnpike at Lexington Road, Concord. See Nov. 27 listing.
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
11/28/2009 | Sparklefest Kickoff
4pm, Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., Cambridge. Watch as the tree is lit and enjoy music, food and a visit from Santa Claus! FREE. 617-864-1200; harvardsquare.com; charleshotel.com.
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Hands-on Activities
11/28/2009 | Build a Bird Feeder Workshop
<p>Buttonwood Park Zoo 425 Hawthorn St. New Bedford, MA 02740 1pm Zoo Members: $15/child; Non-Members: $22/child These Plexiglas and plywood bird feeders make great holiday gifts! One birdhouse kit is included in the program fee. Additional kits will be available for purchase the day of the workshop at the price of $6 each. This workshop is recommended for children age 5 and older. An adult must accompany each child. There is no charge for adults to attend the workshop. Participants must pre-register and pre-pay by calling 508-991-4556 x 14 or by visiting www.bpzoo.org.</p>
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Volunteer Opportunities
11/28/2009—12/11/2009 | Make-A-Wish Holiday Wish-A-Thon
<p>Saturday, November 28 - Friday, December 11, Food Court of the Prudential Center. The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island will have a booth stationed at the Food Court entrance where information about the mission and stories of wish children will be shared, and gift items will be available for purchase to support the wish-granting program. On Thursday, December 10 and Friday, December 11, 103.3 WODS FM will broadcast the Make-A-Wish Holiday Wish-A-Thon live from the Food Court.</p>
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Festivals & Fairs
11/28/2009 | Lowell City of Lights Parade and Holiday Art Stroll
<p>On Saturday, November 28 at 4:30 p.m., the parade will once again commence from Jackson Street and end at City Hall, where along with the traditional lighting of the J.F. K. Plaza and the Wannalancit smoke stack Christmas trees will be the illumination of the “Winterfest 2009”countdown clock and debut of new lighting elements. Building on this year’s filming in Lowell of the Paramount Pictures film “The Fighter,” our Parade Grand Marshall will be legendary Lowell fighter, Micky Ward. The Holiday Art Stroll will expand from 12 noon-4pm this year.</p>
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