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| << | Events For November 09, 2009 | >> |
| | | Category | Description | Fee/Free | Location | | 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 | | | 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 | | | Benefits and Fundraisers
11/09/2009 | 5 Days of Giving
<p>Join us on Monday, Nov. 9th from 10-2pm at the Edge Sports Center. 191 Hartwell Road, Bedford. Contact Dafna at 781-275-9700 with any questions or email db927@comcast.net. Indoor turf will have a bouncy castle, toddler roller coaster, trampoline, balls, tunnels and much more. Entry is free with the donation of a NEW pair of children's pajamas AND a NEW book (any age). All donations go to support a local charity affiliated with the Pajama Program. Open to the public and children of all ages.</p>
| Free | | | Parent Education
11/09/2009 | Helping Boys Communicate and Connect
<p>Monday, November 9th at 7:00 pm, at The Fenn School. Presentation by Dr. Adam Cox, a keynote speaker at educational forums, author of two books (Boys of Few Words: Raising Our Sons to Communicate and Connect and No Mind Left Behind: Understanding and Fostering Executive Control), and a board-certified clinical psychologist. Dr. Cox is on The Fenn School’s campus to conduct a school-based project commissioned by the International Boys School Coalition, “Locating Significance in the Lives of Boys.” RSVP Marilyn at 978-318-360</p>
| Free | | | Parent Education
11/09/2009 | Effective Discipline Techniques
<p>Mothers & More presents Effective Discipline Techniques Monday, Nov. 9th @ 7:30pm at Whitney Place 3 Vision Drive, Natick. Sara Sinai, Early Childhood Consultant and Specialist, will be facilitating a discussion on Age-Appropriate Discipline Techniques. FREE. RSVP: www.metrowestmothersandmore.org •What to do When You and Your Spouse Disagree on Discipline •Listening to Your Child’s Bad Behavior •Common Discipline Mistakes</p>
| Free | | | Music
11/09/2009 | Miley Cyrus
7pm, TD Banknorth, 100 Legends Way, Boston. Teen pop princess, Miley Cyrus with special guest, Metro Station. $42.75, 62.75 and $82.75. 800-745-3000; ticketmaster.com.
| Fee | Metro Boston
| | Films
11/09/2009 | 21st Annual Boston Jewish Film Festival
various times and venues throughout greater Boston. A new generation of filmmakers explores Jewish identity. Tickets are $12 for most films; $10 for seniors and students. 1-866-468-7619; bjff.org.
| Fee | Metro Boston
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