Public Event|Ongoing

Cool + Collected: Treasures of the BPL

2009-06-06T04:00:00Z

A year-long Boston Public Library exhibition celebrates over 160 years of collecting by featuring some of the most beautiful, rare, and unexpected holdings from the BPL’s rich special collections. This exhibition provides an unprecedented opportunity for visitors to explore an impressive selection of fine prints, maps, manuscripts, rare books, photographs, paintings, architectural drawings, posters, musical scores, and more.

Cool + Collected: Treasures of the Boston Public Library features treasures from John James Audubon’s iconic elephant folio Birds of America; Winslow Homer’s painting, Officers at Camp Benton, Maryland, 1861; the Harry Houdini Scrapbook, assembled by a close friend of the magician and filled with personal letters from Houdini along with announcements and photographs of his appearance; the original music score from the American premiere of Serge Prokofieff’s Peter and the Wolf in 1938; and much more.

The exhibition will be presented in three “chapters”: Chapter 1 will run from June through October 2009, Chapter 2 debuts in October 2009 and runs through February 2010, and Chapter 3 continues from February 2010 through June 2010. Each of the three rotations will feature all new items; visitors are encouraged to return to see each version of the exhibition as it is installed.

Here are just a few of the works currently on display:

Kate Field,
Francis Davis Millet (1846-1912)
1881, oil on canvas

Harry Houdini (1874 –1926) Scrapbook

Fitz Globe Manufactured By Ginn & Heath
Ellen Fitz (b. 1836)
1879

Visit the online portion of the exhibit at flickr.com.

Honore Daumier and the Popular Press

2009-06-25T04:00:00Z

Honoré Daumier (18098-1879) lived through one of the most turbulent periods in the history of France and he captured much of that turbulence in his artwork during his prolific career. His lithographs elicit a response from viewers more than 130 years after they were created. The exhibit includes a selection of his works, many of which are a part of the Library’s Maroni Collection.

Dog Days Bogota

2009-09-09T16:00:00Z

Dog Days Bogotá is a collection of poetic and haunting photographs Alec Soth made during 2003 when he traveled to Colombia to adopt a baby girl. Soth photographed people, landscapes, and ephemera that he happened upon in a search for the familiar in the unknown and everyday. Because of the very personal nature of this journey, Dog Days Bogotá is both poetic and haunting, he says, “I wanted to share my honest impressions, including my fears.”

MassArt.edu/calendar; public transportation via T Green (E): Longwood; handicapped accessible. Free and open to the public.

Gallery hours:
Monday-Saturday, noon–6:00 p.m.; Wednesday, noon–8:00 p.m.

Neri Oxman: At the Frontier of Ecological Design

2009-09-14T04:00:00Z

Biology inspires Neri Oxman. Working at the interface of environmental design, science, and art,  Oxman is inventing the future of energy-efficient building materials. A Presidential Fellow at MIT’s  Department of Architecture, Oxman is inventing novel ways to design, fabricate, assemble, and maintain building “skins” so they can respond to load, light, and heat simultaneously. Think buildings that breathe, sweat, and grow. “I believe that, within two decades, buildings will be designed and constructed as biological tissues,” says Oxman.

Bound for Success: International Bookbinding Exhibition

2009-09-18T22:00:00Z

This exhibition features 117 extraordinary bindings from the Designer Bookbinders' first International Competition. The bindings on display show remarkable ingenuity, technical skill, and sophistication. With its impressive range of cultural and geographical differences in the contemporary art of bookbinding, this exhibition offers a fascinating and beautiful overview of the work of 21st-century designer binders.

The exhibition catalogue, "Bound for Success," is available for purchase through amazon.com and University of Chicago Press.

Mary McFadden: Goddesses

2009-09-22T14:00:00Z

Internationally renowned fashion designer Mary McFadden has developed a pantheon of artistic creations for the adornment of the feminine form. McFadden’s distinctive garments reflect an avid study of ancient cultures of the Near East, Africa, Classical Greek, Javanese, Pre-Columbian, Dynastic Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cultures. With a sensitivity to color, harmony, and proportion, McFadden builds from a foundation of pure, timeless silhouettes and luxurious fabrics.

Sandra and David Bakalar Gallery
Massachusetts College of Art and Design, 621 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
617-879-7333, MassArt.edu/calendar; public transportation via T Green (E): Longwood; handicapped accessible. Free and open to the public.

Gallery hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.;
Wed. 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Sat., noon–5:00 p.m.

Mary McFadden: Goddesses

2009-09-22T16:00:00Z

Internationally renowned fashion designer Mary McFadden has developed a pantheon of artistic creations for the adornment of the feminine form. McFadden’s distinctive garments reflect an avid study of ancient cultures of the Near East, Africa, Classical Greek, Javanese, Pre-Columbian, Dynastic Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cultures. With a sensitivity to color, harmony, and proportion, McFadden builds from a foundation of pure, timeless silhouettes and luxurious fabrics.

Sandra and David Bakalar Gallery
Massachusetts College of Art and Design, 621 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
617-879-7333, MassArt.edu/calendar; public transportation via T Green (E): Longwood; handicapped accessible. Free and open to the public.

Gallery hours:
Monday-Saturday, noon–6:00 p.m.; Wednesday, noon–8:00 p.m.

LITERACISE Interactive and Bilingual Children's Exhibit

2009-10-03T04:00:00Z

Literacise is an interactive children’s exhibit in English and Spanish. It is inspired by Irene Smalls’ story "Jonathan and His Mommy." In the story, a young boy and his mother travel together through Boston’s South End neighborhood taking steps of all sizes. Literacise brings the book to life – and to kid-size scale – on the first floor of the Central Library in Copley Square where children will be able to zig-zag, bunny-hop, and giant-step their way through the interactive exhibit. With tunnels to explore and secrets to find, children will experience reading in a completely new way. Parents and guardians will also be able to enjoy Literacise and will be able to borrow other activity-themed Boston Public Library books to share and experience with their young friends.

Wild Music: Sounds and Songs of Life

2009-10-04T04:00:00Z

From talking drums first used in Africa centuries ago to the tunes piped through our headphones today, music is a central part of our being, and it's a trait we share with all of nature. With Wild Music, explore sounds from the natural world, like bird songs, whale cries, and insect rasps. Discover what they have in common with our own compositions-both intended, as with a Mozart symphony, and incidental, as on a busy city street. This is a highly interactive exhibit that allows visitors to expand their understanding of what makes music.

Wild Music: Sounds and Songs of Life is a production of the Science Museum of Minnesota, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and the Association of Science-Technology Centers. Major funding comes from the National Science Foundation, with additional support from Harman International Industries, Inc. and NEC Foundation of America.

Marathon Walking Group

2009-10-22T16:00:00Z

The Fitcorp/Rose Kennedy Greenway Walking Group starts on Thursday, October 1st and our goal is to walk a marathon (26.2 miles) by Thursday, November 19th!

Each week members will walk 2.5 miles led by a Fitcorp trainer. Prizes will be awarded along the way. Plus to help keep us motivated, we will receive weekly inspirational emails. So, join in the fun and see if we can walk a marathon, all are welcome!

For more information please contact Emily Bishop ~ebishop@fitcorp.com

City Spotlights Fun Fridays

2009-10-30T21:30:00Z

For ages 11-13. Hosted by our fall High School Intern, enjoy a FREE evening of theatre games, improvisation, and performing arts fun. Groups are welcome. Snacks will be served and space is limited so register today. Fun Fridays will be October 16, October 30 and November 13 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM at Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, 38 Ash Street, Boston, MA. For more information and a Registration Form, please contact Anthony Victoria at avictoria@citicenter.org or call 617-532-1221.

Riding in the Backseat by Jackie Anderson

2009-11-01T04:00:00Z

Photographic exhibit. Pigment prints on 100% cotton rag archival paper. Artist's reception, Tuesday Nov. 17 6:30 - 8 pm

Blue Christmas: Paintings by the West Roxbury Art Association

2009-11-02T05:00:00Z

Right in JP - Paintings by Roger Golley

2009-11-03T05:00:00Z

MARE’s “Art & More” Online Auction: Monday, November 2- Thursday, December 10

2009-11-05T20:00:00Z

In celebration of National Adoption Day in November, Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange will be auctioning off a number of fun and unique items, including 100 rare art items in its “Art & More” Online Auction. Do some holiday shopping AND help find adoptive families for children and teens in foster care. Check back often to see what’s new. Feel free to place a Watch on your favorites, so that you’ll know as soon as bidding begins! If you’d like to donate an item, you can donate it on the Auction Website or contact:
Kristin Erekson at MARE at 617-542-3678 or at kristine@mareinc.org.

Running the Numbers: Portraits of Mass Consumption

2009-11-12T05:00:00Z

Sociologists tell us that the human mind cannot meaningfully grasp numbers higher than a few thousand. Yet, understanding the consequences of our choices requires us to comprehend the incremental effect of millions or billions of small acts. How can we sensitize ourselves and, in turn, change our choices? Photographer Chris Jordan's large-format prints, assembled from thousands of smaller photographs, dramatically translate the raw language of statistics into powerful images of global mass culture that we can respond to emotionally. Seeing the cumulative impact of individual actions through this talented artist's lens awakens us to the enormity of our personal decisions.

This exhibit is made possible by Chris Jordan, courtesy of Kopeikin Gallery, Los Angeles

Anime Kaiju Experience

2009-11-13T05:00:00Z

The Anime Kaiju Experience brings the newest popular incarnation of animation in the United States to light with. Panels, seminars, workshops and discussions, along with interviews with voice actors, Sonny Strait (Dragonball, Evangelion, Lupin III, Fullmetal Alchemist) and Aaron Dismuke (Alphonse Elric, Fullmetal Alchemist), discussions with manga writers and artists, including featured artist Bettina Kurkoski (My Cat Loki series, Star Trek cover), as well as interaction among fans who enjoy this Japanese import.

Pop Culture Experience

2009-11-13T05:00:00Z

The Pop Culture Experience welcomes veteran actors James Hong (Big Trouble in Little China, Blade Runner) and Corin Nemec (three times Emmy Nominee actor, Parker Lewis Can’t Lose), who will be presenting their own informative discussions and panels on the art and craft of acting and breaking into the field. Novice actors are encouraged to attend and get the answers to what awaits them in the dramatic arts. Panels, discussions and workshops will be run by working actors from the Boston community.

Science & Technology Experience

2009-11-13T05:00:00Z

Science and Technology Experience focuses this year on robotics and video game technology; and presents panels and discussions with special guests Vicarious Visions, the developers of Guitar Hero, and the Aexeous Robot.

Sci-Fi Experience

2009-11-13T05:00:00Z

Bay State native, world-renowned actor and respected artist Leonard Nimoy will be joining the Sci-Fi Experience on Saturday, November 14, 2009 for a full day of interactive panels, photo sessions, and one-to-one time with members of the convention. Best known for his role as Commander (and Ambassador) Spock in the science fiction television and film franchise Star Trek, Mr. Nimoy grew up as the son of a Boston barber. Friday through Sunday other special guests of Sci-Fi Eexperience are author Wen Spencer (The Ukiah Oregon series), actor-director John De Lancie (Q, Star Trek: The Next Generation), and British-trained thespian Gareth David-Lloyd (Ianto Jones, Torchwood). Each will share their special talents and experiences with the members of the convention, along with other guests who will present panels and programming on the cross-over from fiction to science that has accelerated in the first years of this new century.

2009 Leopold Godowsky, Jr. Color Photography Awards

2009-11-13T15:00:00Z

Opening reception, Thursday, November 12, 5:30 – 7:30pm
The Godowsky Awards honor the co-inventor of Kodachrome film. Established in 1987, the international awards recognize excellence in the field of contemporary color photography and are gathered via nominations from a prestigious, international group of curators, critics, editors, and educators. The 2009 Awards represent a truly diverse array of approaches to color photography and will be an important event for the PRC, the city of Boston, as well as the legacy of Godowsky and color film.
The winners will be featured in an exhibition at the PRC: Claudia Angelmaier (Germany), Alejandro Chaskielberg (Argentina), Curtis Mann (IL, USA), and Nicholas Kahn and Richard Selesnick (NY and MA, USA).

Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10am-6pm
Thursday: 10am-8pm
Saturday-Sunday: 12-5pm

Boston International Fine Art Show

2009-11-13T18:00:00Z

The Thirteenth Annual Boston International Fine Art Show, November 12-15, 2009, showcases 40 distinguished contemporary and traditional galleries from the United States, Europe and Canada. The only event of its kind in New England, the show has become a fixture on the Boston art and social scene. Admission is $15.

Preview party on Thursday to benefit the Handel and Haydn Society, the oldest continuously performing arts organization in the country. The Preview gathers Boston’s finest for a sumptuous evening of world-class food, drink, music and art. The sweet smells of culinary masterpiece fill the air as guests enjoy a first glimpse, and first choice, of the show’s offerings. Tickets $100, $250.

City Spotlights Fun Fridays

2009-11-13T22:30:00Z

Exploring the Art of Leadership Together

2009-11-14T13:15:00Z

Intersection 2.0 offers a unique look at leadership. The weekend will feature presentations, interactions, and performances designed to encourage each participant to move into “the intersection,” transcending traditional boundaries of industry, generation, career, discipline or world view.

The goal is to empower the active participation of each person to reach toward others in intersecting ways and thereby to think and to act more collaboratively and innovatively.

Each speaker will focus on a different aspect of leadership. The arts will be used to highlight these themes. Breakout sessions will provide opportunities for small group interaction and collaboration.

Who should attend Intersection 2.0?
Anyone who is a life-long learner who enjoys rubbing shoulders with gifted thinkers and practitioners from a wide variety of disciplines.

Anyone who is committed to thinking about leadership and acting on the lesson learned in leading yourself and others to greater creativity and productivity.

Anyone who enjoys learning in a collaborative environment, including undergrads, grad students, faculty and staff, young professionals, senior executives, entrepreneurs, scientists, writers, active duty military, cadets and military veterans, artists, dancers and musicians.

Families Invited to Schechter Open Houses

2009-11-15T14:00:00Z

Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Boston will host two Informational Open Houses for prospective students and their families at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, November 15, and at 9:30 a.m. Friday, December 4. Families will be able to tour the Lower School at 60 Stein Circle in Newton, visit classrooms, see art facilities, learn about the dual curriculum in both secular and Judaic studies, find out about financial aid programs, and meet members of the school community. For reservations and more information, contact Carol Rumpler, director of admission, at 617-964-7765, ext. 4608, or carol.rumpler@ssdsboston.org.

2009 Leopold Godowsky, Jr. Color Photography Awards

2009-11-15T15:00:00Z

2009 Leopold Godowsky, Jr. Color Photography Awards
November 13, 2009 – January 24, 2010
Public reception, Thursday, November 12, 7 – 8:30pm

Honoring the co-inventor of Kodachrome film, these international awards recognize excellence in the field of contemporary color photography and are gathered via nominations from a prestigious, international group of curators, critics, editors, and educators. The 2009 award winners’ work will be exhibited at the PRC: Claudia Angelmaier (Germany), Alejandro Chaskielberg (Argentina), Curtis Mann (IL, USA), and Nicholas Kahn and Richard Selesnick (NY and MA, USA).

Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10am-6pm
Thursday: 10am-8pm
Saturday-Sunday: 12-5pm

Please note: The PRC will be CLOSED November 25 - 29 and December 19 - January 3 for the winter holidays and campus closings

Emmanuel Music: Sunday Cantata Series

2009-11-15T15:00:00Z

Sundays October 4, 2009 through April 25, 2010 at 10:00 am

The Orchestra and Chorus of Emmanuel Music, Ensemble-in-Residence at Emmanuel Church, presents weekly performances of the cantatas and motets of J.S. Bach and others, conducted by John Harbison, Acting Artistic Director; Michael Beattie, Associate Conductor; and guests. For updates, please call 617.536.3356.

Also, to be included in Sunday liturgies during the season, in conjunction with educational initiatives:

Schoenberg: De Profundis, Op. 50B
John Harbison, conductor

Handel: Chandos Anthems
Michael Beattie, conductor

Seeing Songs

2009-11-15T15:00:00Z

Technology has rendered music more accessible and pervasive than ever before. MP3 players are omnipresent; every cell phone can make a statement about the owner's musical taste. Music is everywhere, and in the process has become both more public and more private. We all travel through life with our own soundtrack—sometimes others can hear it; sometimes it's ours alone.

Visual artists, however, have been inspired by music throughout history. They have responded by transforming something that is arguably intangible, into visual, physical form. "Seeing Songs" presents an eclectic mix of work—mainly from the Museum's collections—that draws on music as inspiration, focusing on abstract as well as representational art and connections to musical forms as varied as classical, jazz, and pop. From lyrical works on paper by Wassily Kandinsky and a painting by Stuart Davis that depicts music as gesture and improvisation, to recent videos by Gillian Wearing and Candice Breitz that explore the relationship between pop stars and their fans, this exhibition brings together an international group of artists in whose work we see songs.

Read and Romp

2009-11-15T15:30:00Z

Join friends of Reach Out and Read at the 6th annual Read and Romp-- a unique family event which allows children to travel through the pages of some of their favorite storybooks. Activity booths, games, and arts and crafts based on such family favorites as “Cars and Trucks and Things that Go,” “Runaway Bunny,” and “Curious George” are designed to provide hours of fun for children and their families. Along with interactive storybook stations, there will be a buffet lunch with musical entertainment by Steve Blunt and Marty Kelley, and visits from storybook characters like Clifford the Big Red Dog.

Read and Romp benefits Reach Out and Read, a national nonprofit early literacy organization that provides new books to children growing up in poverty at regular pediatric checkups from 6 months to 5 years of age.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.readandromp.org.

Esperanza Rising

2009-11-15T19:00:00Z

Emerson Stage, the producing organization of Emerson College, presents “Esperanza Rising” by Lynne Alvarez, based on the book by Pam Munoz Ryan. The play follows the journey of one girl, Esperanza, from her native Mexico to the fields of southern California. Great for the whole family, this bilingual play confronts cultural difference by sharing a message of hope. Directed by Roxanne Schroeder-Arce, the show will feature a cast of Emerson students.

Franklin Park Author’s Talk and Book Signing

2009-11-15T19:00:00Z

Meet author Julie Arrison as she talks about the research and issues she uncovered while researching, collecting photos, and writing the new Franklin Park book that covers the early days of park design through today.
To RSVP and for more information: 617-442-4141 or rsvp@franklinparkcoalition.org

The League of Women Voters of Boston 90th Anniversary Celebration

2009-11-15T19:00:00Z

Also includes Tour of Special Treasures

EWB-Boston: Bowling Event at King’s!

2009-11-15T20:00:00Z

Come to King’s Back Bay Lanes (50 Dalton St., Boston) on Sunday, November 15th from 3PM-5PM for bowling, pizza, raffles, and an overall great time!

Sign up to reserve your spot and pay $15 (per person) at the door to support EWB-Boston projects in Kenya and Honduras. There is no age limit to attend the event, however, there is a 25 person limit. Please sign up as soon as possible to reserve your spot! For questions feel free to contact us at fundraising@ewbboston.org.

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Citi Spotlights Fall Theatre Internship

2009-11-15T21:00:00Z

Are you between the ages of 14 and 19? Want to work with the largest theatre in Boston to help shine a spotlight on your community? Have fun and get paid while doing it? Citi Performing Arts Center is now scheduling interviews and auditions for the fall High School Theatre Internship taking place weekday afternoons from September 29-November 20, 2009. All participants must schedule an after school interview and audition to be held the week of September 14. Please contact Anthony Victoria at avictoria@citicenter.org or call 617-532-1221 for more information. All levels of experience are welcome.

Need a Place to chill & have fun!

2009-11-15T22:00:00Z

Do you need a place to chill meet news friends and somewhere safe? Well Come to Curtis Hall Community Center open to ages 13 and up. Here at Curtis Hall Community Center you can do the following: field trips, students entering as juniors & seniors can learn more about colleges, grants, student’s loans and financial aid, video game tournaments, sports, resume and interview skills, job assistance, design T-shirts, group discussion cooking class, a place to do homework & much more!

A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration

2009-11-15T23:00:00Z

Huntington Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 season with A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration, a new uplifting holiday event from Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel, directed by Jessica Thebus, with music supervised, arranged and orchestrated by Daryl Waters.

It's Christmas Eve 1864. In the White House, President and Mrs. Lincoln plot their
gift-giving. On the Potomac, a young rebel soldier challenges a Union blacksmith's mercy. In the streets, a fugitive from slavery searches for her daughter on the night she finds freedom. In A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration, these stories and more are woven into an American tapestry, showing us that the gladness of one's heart is the greatest gift of all. This production includes beloved holiday music and will be enhanced by local choirs caroling before each performance.

Shows are Tuesday-Saturday evenings, Saturday and Sunday matinees, select Wednesday matinees and select Sunday and Monday evenings.

Forever the Sickest Kids

2009-11-15T23:00:00Z

Forever The Sickest Kids

2009-11-15T23:00:00Z

"The Cheap Date Tour” coincides nation-wide with the first release of the six-track album “FRIDAY” arriving on November 17, 2009 , the first of three mini albums to be released in succession in 2010, the group's innovative approach to following up their successful Universal Motown album debut UNDERDOG ALMA MATER. Their 2008 debut album was released in a deluxe version in July 2009.

The Dallas-based six-man group (Austin Bello, bass & vocals; Kyle Burns, drums; Jonathan Cook, vocals; Kent Garrison, keyboards; Marc Stewart, guitar and Caleb Turman, guitar & vocals) was formed in 2006, and within four months, had recorded an EP, Television Off, Party On, written many of the songs for their eventual full-length debut, and been booked for the indie stage of Warped Tour.

Carmen

2009-11-16T00:00:00Z

Carmen
playing at the Shubert Theatre
New Boston Lyric Opera production!

Friday, November 6 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 8 at 3 pm
Wednesday, November 11 at 7:30 pm
Friday, November 13 at 7;30 pm
Sunday, November 15 at 3 pm
Tuesday, November 17 at 7:30 pm

Single tickets for Boston Lyric Opera’s 2009-2010 Season go on sale to the public October 1, 2009.

Season tickets are on sale now

Music by Georges Bizet.

Sung in French with French dialogue and projected English translation.

Carmen and Don José crash into each other with a passion that's as much about will as it is about desire. At its premiere, Bizet's opera shocked and thrilled audiences. The thrill's still there in this new, highly theatrical Boston Lyric Opera production.

The MARE Heart Gallery

2009-11-16T05:00:00Z

The Heart Gallery is an exhibit of portraits of children in Massachusetts foster care who need permanent adoptive families. Throughout the state, both professional and amateur photographers volunteer their expertise to create inspiring images that capture the essence of these children.

Environment Department - Subcommittee of the South End Landmarks District Commission

2009-11-16T13:00:00Z

Designated review of (1) a mock up brick panel and (2) a painted color proposed for the oriel, at 27A Lawrence St., in accordance with the findings of the September 5, 2008 hearing.

Sacred Ground 1777-2008: Work by Robert Coppola

2009-11-16T14:00:00Z

Reception: Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Sacred Ground 1777-2008 examines United States’ wars and conflicts through photographs of Arlington National Cemetery and war memorials located in and around the District of Columbia. It includes a chronological history of the wars and conflicts, and literary quotations and commentary.

Boston Election Department

2009-11-16T15:00:00Z

Board Meeting

2009 Leopold Godowsky, Jr. Color Photography Awards

2009-11-16T15:00:00Z

Seeing Songs

2009-11-16T15:00:00Z

Storytime

2009-11-16T15:30:00Z

Children, ages 2-5, and a caregiver are welcome to join us for stories and a craft. No registration required.

Yoga For Seniors

2009-11-16T15:30:00Z

The West End Senior Center will be offering Yoga Classes for Seniors at the West End Branch Library. The Teacher is Tatiana Nekrasova, Certified Yoga Instructor.

ESL Conversation Group

2009-11-16T15:30:00Z

Practice your English in an informal, enjoyable setting. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or cancelled.

Films for Preschool Children

2009-11-16T15:30:00Z

Preschool films are for children ages 3 to 5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or cancelled.

Music & Movement

2009-11-16T16:00:00Z

Shake, wiggle, and giggle to favorite songs that get all ages moving. Event takes place in PlaySpace, the Museum's area for children under 3.

Preschool Films

2009-11-16T16:00:00Z

Preschool Films is only for children ages 3 to 5. Be sure to call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled.

Films for Children

2009-11-16T16:00:00Z

On Mondays, come and watch children films at the North End library. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled.

CANCELED - Assessing Department - "PILOT" Task Force Program

2009-11-16T17:30:00Z

English Conversation Group

2009-11-16T18:00:00Z

A native English speaker leads ESL students and new English speakers in practicing English conversation in an informal group setting. No registration is required.

Art and Architecture Tour

2009-11-16T19:30:00Z

The Volunteer Office of the Boston Public Library offers tours highlighting the architecture of Charles Follen McKim and Philip Johnson, as well as the many works of famed sculptors and painters. The tours, which meet at the Dartmouth Street entrance of the Copley Square library, last about an hour.

English Conversation group

2009-11-16T20:15:00Z

A native English speaker leads ESL students and new English speakers in practicing English in an informal group setting. No registration is required.

Family Writing Workshop with Sook Nyul Choi

2009-11-16T20:30:00Z

Ms. Choi, Literary Lights for Children 2009 award winner, will guide participants in writing a family story. Come with an idea or a draft and a parent if possible and write a memory piece to have as a keepsake. Ages 9-12. Space limited. Register early.

Citi Spotlights Fall Theatre Internship

2009-11-16T21:00:00Z

Beginning English

2009-11-16T21:00:00Z

Creative Drama Class for Kids

2009-11-16T21:00:00Z

For ages 7 to 12. Children will learn about and participate in role-playing, improvisation, storytelling, and have fun. Please pre-register with the children's librarian.

Crochet Workshop for Kids

2009-11-16T21:00:00Z

Please bring yarn and a size G or H crochet hook. Learn the basic stitches of crochet and begin a simple project to complete at home
No class on 10/12/2009 Columbus Day

Got Skills (Hip-Hop dance)

2009-11-16T22:00:00Z

Need a Place to chill & have fun!

2009-11-16T22:00:00Z

City of Boston Finance Commission

2009-11-16T22:00:00Z

Meet the Lenders

2009-11-16T22:00:00Z

Topics include one-stop shopping; special mortgage programs; money to close; free mortgage pre-qualification; affordable home ownership listings; free home buyer and credit course; home repair and lead paint assistance and bilingual assistance. This event is sponsored by the City of Boston 's Department of Neighborhood Development. To register, or to get more information about future "Meet the Lenders" events call the Boston Home Center at 617-635-HOME (4663) or visit www.bostonhomecenter.com

Meet The Lenders

2009-11-16T22:00:00Z

Meet the Lenders is a one-stop shopping opportunity to meet City of Boston’s mortgage lender partners. Learn about Special Mortgage Programs, Money To Close, Free Mortgage Pre-Qualification, Affordable Homeownership Listings, Signup for a free Homebuyer and Credit Course, City’s Home Repair and Senior programs, Heat works, and Lead Paint Assistance.

Flu Information Sessions

2009-11-16T22:30:00Z

The Boston Public Health Commission in collaboration with the Boston Public Library is offering information sessions on Influenza/2009 H1N1 at City of Boston Library branches.
Information sessions will include: basic information about influenza/H1N1; what you can do to prevent the spread of the flu; how to take care of someone who is sick with the flu; myths and fact about the flu; and the location of free flu clinics. These information sessions are free and open to the public. No registration required.

Homeworks HELPS

2009-11-16T22:30:00Z

Learn how to get city grants/low deferred loans by attending our workshop.

BCYF's 35th Anniversary Celebration

2009-11-16T23:00:00Z

We hope you will join Mayor Thomas M. and Mrs. Angela Menino and other VIPs for a fun and inspiring night featuring fabulous food and drinks, music and great people, at the new House of Blues Boston. Thanks to our generous sponsors - Holly McGrath, David Bruce and the Highland Street Foundation - we invite you to come celebrate with us and learn more about the important work we do with youth and families in every neighborhood of Boston!

"The Body" for Justice. POV: Body Image

2009-11-16T23:00:00Z

Join Socializing for Justice for our discussion group: "The Body" for Justice. POV: Body Image* on Monday, November 16th, 6:00pm at Sweetwater Cafe by Boylston T stop.

To connect to "the work" and each other in more intentional ways, SoJust is hosting monthly discussion groups focused on "The Body" through various points of view (POV). This is a place for us to explore what we have in common and where we differ on topics that are important to us. This is not a seminar - there will be no presentation - come with questions you'd like to explore. We'll creatively use the space: smaller groups to focus on specific topics, pairing up and popcorn questions. Join us to learn more about yourself and other SoJusters!

So you know what to expect here's what we have planned:
6pm Socializing - order dinner/drinks (30 min)
6:30 Gather in large circle for introductions (30 min)
7pm Break into small groups (30 min)
7:30 Report back (10 min)
7:40 Meet in pairs (10 min)
7:50 Report Back (10 min)
8pm Closing (10 min)
8:10 Socializing some more (20 min)
8:30 End

"The Body" for Justice Discussions are every 3rd Monday at Sweetwater Cafe. Possible future POV: race, feminism, gender, dating, war, abortion, safer sex, veganism and... your suggestion.

RSVP at www.sojust.org Newcomers always welcomed!

Want to cross-promote your events and campaigns? Looking for like-minded progressives to hang out with in Boston? Are you new to the area and looking for groups to get involved in? Are you psyched about building strong cross-issue coalitions? Join us!

YES, WE MEAN YOU. We've got members of all ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, levels of activism and professions. We hope you see someone like yourself and meet someone you otherwise wouldn't have.

HEY ORGANIZERS! If you're involved with a group or project and want to spread the word bring flyers for the free lit table - and there'll be lots of opportunity to schmooze and network!

*Sweetwater Cafe is located at 3 Boylston Street. T Directions: Take the Green Line to the Boylston Street Stop. Take a right onto Boylston Street and walk 1/2 a block. They are located in the alley on the lefthand side, across from Boston Commons. Nearest Orange Line stop is Chinatown. Unfortunately this venue is not wheelchair accessible.

Want to connect outside of SoJust events? Members can view and post events, job & volunteer announcements, roommate searches, etc. on the 'Message Board' and 'Calendar' at www.sojust.org.

Wanna know more about SoJust? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions and learn about our Suggested Annual Membership Fee at www.sojust.org.

A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration

2009-11-16T23:00:00Z

All About Altman - A Film Series

2009-11-16T23:00:00Z

Nov. 2 Les Boreades from Aria 10 min. color 1987
Nov. 9 A Prairie Home Companion 105 min. color 2006
Nov. 16 Fool for Love 106 min. color 1985
Nov. 23 Popeye 114 min. color 1980
Nov. 30 McCabe and Mrs. Miller 120 min. color 1971
Dec. 7 Gosford Park 137 min. color 2001
Dec. 14 Nashville 159 min. color 1975

Business Finance & Accounting Basics

2009-11-16T23:00:00Z

To register go to www.sbdc.umb.edu/training.html or call (617) 287-7750. This program is part of Global Entrepreneurship Week/USA 2009 entrepreneurshipweekusa.com.

Business Finance and Accounting Basics

2009-11-16T23:00:00Z

Register online at www.sbdc.umb.edu/training.html or call (617) 287-7750. Part of Global Entrepreneurship Week/USA 2009 entrepreneurshipweekusa.com. Cosponsored by the Kirstein Business Library and Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) Network's Boston Regional Office & Minority Business Center at UMass/Boston.

TERI Higher Education Information

2009-11-16T23:00:00Z

Get assistance with plans for college or post-secondary education including financial aid forms, scholarships and loans advising. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled.

They Called Me Lizzy

2009-11-16T23:30:00Z

Life othe dressmaker to Mary Todd Lincoln.

Conversation with Friends

2009-11-16T23:30:00Z

Practice speaking English in an informal setting.

Book Discussion

2009-11-17T00:00:00Z

October 19, The Master by Colm Toibin
November 16, Seek My Face by John Updike

ALEA III - Generations

2009-11-17T00:30:00Z

The concert features chamber music works by senior and younger composers from around the world.

Soloists:
Karyl Ryczek, soprano
Elissa Alvarez, mezzo soprano
Fenwick Smith, flute
Katherine Matasy, clarinet
Philipp A. Stäudlin, saxophone
Thomas Schmidt, percussion
Yuko Yoshikawa, marimba
Yukiko Shimazaki, piano
Krista Buckland Reisner, violin

Music by:
Elliott Carter, Robert DiDomenica,
George Dousis, John Heiss,
Davide Ianni, François-Bernard Mâche
Lawrence Moss. Altin Volaj

Berklee Presents Latin Culture Celebration 2009: Berklee Canta en Español Showcase

2009-11-17T01:00:00Z

This concert will feature artists who competed in Berklee Canta en Español, the Spanish-language songwriting contest sponsored by Berklee College of Music and SGAE. Performers include contest co-winner Joel Waldman, finalist Juliana Ronderos, and artists Tornsol and Pablo Latapi. www.berklee.edu…

BOARD OF APPEAL HEARINGS

2009-11-17T05:00:00Z

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

RE-DISCUSSION: 9:30
BZC-29971 9 BRAINTREE ST, WD 22

BUILDING CODE: 9:30
#5264 181-185 DEVONSHIRE ST, WD 3
#5272 60 SOUTH STREET, WARD 3

HEARINGS: 9:30
BZC-30085 7 ANTRIM STREET, WARD 1
BZC-30070 30 ROWES WHARF, WARD 3
BZC-30082 140 TREMONT ST, WARD 3
BZC-30077 569 BOYLSTON ST, WARD 5
BZC-30078 569 BOYLSTON ST, WARD 5
BZC-30104 56A-56 BERKELEY ST, WD 5
#5274 56A-56 BERKELEY ST, WD 5
BZC-30075 263 W. SECOND ST, WD 6
BZC-30083 200 SILVER ST, WARD 6
BZC-30084 327-327A W BROADWAY,WD6
BZC-30061 1800 COLUMBIA RD, WARD 7
BZC-30081 439 E SIXTH STREET, WARD 7
BZC-30086 453 EAST FIFTH ST, WARD 7
BZC-30056 63R MOZART ST, WARD 10
#5273 63R MOZART ST, WARD 10

HEARINGS: 10:30
BZC-30073 35 WINTHROP ST, WARD 12
BZC-30059 58 SYDNEY ST, WARD 13
BZC-30074 15 CHASE STREET, WARD 13
BZC-30079 783 BLUE HILL AVE, WARD 14
BZC-30080 1181 BLUE HILL AVE, WD 14
BZC-30124 350-358 BLUE HILL AVE, W 14
BZC-30103 160-166 NORFOLK ST, WD 17
BZC-30057 44 STANDARD ST, WARD 18
BZC-30069 333 LAMARTINE ST, WARD 19
BZC-30060 199 COREY STREET, WD 20
BZC-30071 32 WOODLEY AVE, WARD 20
BZC-30072 34 WOODLEY AVE, WARD 20
BZC-30076 137 REDLANDS RD, WARD 20
BZC-30087 151-159 BELGRADE AVE,W20
BZC-29846 1954 COMM. AVE, WARD 21

RE-DISCUSSIONS: 11:30 A.M.
BZC-29977 141 W SECOND ST, WD 6
BZC-29734 6 SEAVIEW TER, WARD 13
BZC-29735 8-10 SEAVIEW TER, WARD 13
BZC-29975 110-114A STOUGHTON, W13
BZC-29946 268 AUSTIN STREET, WD 18
BZC-29947 270 AUSTIN STREET, WD 18
BZC-29993 282 LAMARTINE ST, WARD 19
BZC-29976 312 SPRING STREET, WD 20

Sacred Ground 1777-2008: Work by Robert Coppola

2009-11-17T14:00:00Z

2009 Leopold Godowsky, Jr. Color Photography Awards

2009-11-17T15:00:00Z

Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority

2009-11-17T15:00:00Z

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency issue for the Benefit of CIL Realty of Massachusetts Incorporated.

Seeing Songs

2009-11-17T15:00:00Z

English Conversation Group

2009-11-17T15:00:00Z

A native English speaker leads ESL students and new English speakers in practicing English conversation in an informal group setting. No registration is required.

EMail Class

2009-11-17T15:00:00Z

Learn how to use email in four classes. Registration is required.

Tasty Tuesdays

2009-11-17T15:30:00Z

Make a yummy, healthy snack that tots and adults will both enjoy!

Baby Storytime

2009-11-17T15:30:00Z

25 minutes of bounces, wiggles, and giggles for those birth to 1 year accompanied by a caregiver.

Preschool Adventures

2009-11-17T15:30:00Z

Storytime and Crafts. Groups are welcome, please call ahead.

Preschool Storyhour

2009-11-17T15:30:00Z

for children ages 3 to 5 accompanied by an adult.

Preschool Storytime

2009-11-17T15:30:00Z

Reading Readiness Storytime

2009-11-17T15:30:00Z

For children ages 2 - 4 with adult. In this weekly storytime, we will explore concepts needed before a child learns to read. We will share stories and songs and play with educational toys and games. Registration required.

Toddler and Preschool Storytime

2009-11-17T15:30:00Z

Come hear stories, play games, sing songs, and have fun with puppets! Join us for an interactive storytime that promotes reading readiness. For children ages 2-5 with their caregivers. Groups are welcome but please call ahead.

Toddler Storytime

2009-11-17T15:30:00Z

Toddler Storytime

2009-11-17T15:30:00Z

Toddler Storytime is for children ages 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 and their caregivers. Each time, we'll share stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. Please pre-register with the children's librarian.

Toddler Storytime

2009-11-17T15:30:00Z

Stories, songs, rhymes & crafts for ages 2 - 4 1/2. Themes vary weekly. Pre-registration required. Note: Story Time may be pre-empted on election days. Please call for details.

Preschool Films

2009-11-17T15:30:00Z

On Tuesdays at 10:30 am, bring your child to the Dudley library for a preschool film. Be sure to call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled.

Preschool Storytime

2009-11-17T15:30:00Z

This drop-in storytime features puppets, songs, games and fingerplays. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Children's Films

2009-11-17T15:30:00Z