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| << | Events For November 05, 2009 | >> |
| | | Category | Description | Fee/Free | Location | | Festivals & Fairs
06/13/2009—11/07/2009 | Waltham Farmers' Market
<p>More than 20 vendors provide fresh, Massachusetts-grown fruits and vegetables, Asian specialty produce, herbs, cheese, eggs, hamburger, pork, chicken and other farm products, along with baked goods, honey, maple products, salad dressings, coffee, popcorn, plants, art, jewelry, and handcrafts. WIC coupons are accepted by participating farmers. Held every Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in the Sovereign Bank parking lot, 1 Moody Street, Waltham, rain or shine. Concerts many Saturdays. See www.waltham-community.org/farmersmarket.html or call (781) 894-0357.</p>
| Free | | | 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>
| Free | | | 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>
| Fee | | | Festivals & Fairs
09/24/2009—11/15/2009 | FIRSTWORKS FESTIVAL
<p>Mark your calendar! The FirstWorks Festival is back and promises a line-up of firsts that is second to none. This seven-week festival celebrates: icons of music and the moving image, the cultural legacy of American masters, revolutionary Cirque theatre, cutting edge digital arts and more. For the full festival schedule, venue and ticket information, visit www.first-works.org.</p>
| Fee | | | 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>
| Free | | | 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>
| Free | | | 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>
| Free | | | Animal Encounters
11/05/2009 | Animal Happenings
<p>Stop by the Children’s Museum in Easton to see some fascinating animals during our "Animal Happenings" Drop-in-Days from 10:30 am-11:15am . This informal petting zoo gives children and the whole family a chance to see and learn about some very interesting creatures. The Children's Museum in Easton is located in the Old Fire Station at 9 Sullivan Avenue in North Easton, MA 02356. For more information check out our website, www.childrensmuseumineaston.org or call us at (508) 230-3789. Admission is $6.00 per person; members and children under 1 are free.</p>
| Fee | | | 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>
| Fee | | | Parent Education
11/05/2009 | Dearborn Academy 10th Annual Luncheon
<p>Please join friends and supporters of Dearborn Academy in celebrating 60 years of success stories at our 10th Annual Luncheon. The Luncheon raises funds to support the mission of Dearborn Elementary/Middle and Dearborn High School. Dearborn provides high-quality education and support to students who have experienced trauma and struggle with learning and emotional issues. Guest speaker: Dr. Eileen Costello. http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=777164</p>
| Fee | | | Nature
11/05/2009 | Early Explorers
<p>10:00–11:30 am. Ages 3-6, with an adult. Join us for outdoor explorations, stories, games and fun. Activities are based on seasonal nature topics. Bring a small snack to enjoy at the end of the program. Mass Audubon members $4.00, Nonmembers $6.00. Family rate: $8.00, $12.00. Preregistration is required. Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan. 617-983-8500. www.massaudubon.org/boston.</p>
| Fee | | | Science
11/05/2009 | Exploring the Night
<p>6:30–8:00 pm. All Ages. Join local astronomers to study the moon and observe planets up close through a telescope. Learn about constellations and discover what you can really see with your own eyes. Get the whole family involved! Led by Jeff Ferris and Paul Ellingwood. Mass Audubon members $4.00, Nonmembers $6.00. Family rate: $8.00, $12.00. Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan. 617-983-8500. www.massaudubon.org/boston.</p>
| Fee | | | Films
11/05/2009 | Boston Children's Chorus film preview, CD release
<p>The Boston Children’s Chorus at the Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St., Boston, is screening a preview of its documentary filmed during an educational exchange trip to Jordan in July. The free event starts at 6 p.m. Fifty-six singers ages 11-18 from communities across the commonwealth spent two weeks as cultural ambassadors in the Middle East. The film takes viewers through the country of Jordan as seen through the eyes of the youths, conveying their sense of wonder in these new people, new experiences and a new enlightenment about the world around them. www.bostonchildrenschorus.org</p>
| Free | | | Kids Classes
11/05/2009 | Music & Movement Class Spanish
<p>Music Education for Children Español mixed ages: newborn-4years old Thursdays @ 9:30am Children's Music Center of JP 284 Amory St. Jamaica Plain, MA www.marianairanzi.com</p>
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