BOARD OF APPEAL HEARING
Board of Appeals
FEBRUARY 9, 2010
HEARINGS: 9:30
BZC-30220 449-451 Western Ave, Ward 22
BZC-30216 124 Gardner Street, Ward 20
BZC-30228 31-33 Hewlett Street, Ward 20
BZC-30247 12 Rutledge Street, Ward 20
BZC-30245 26 Highfield Street, Ward 18
BZC-30256 63 Richmere Road, Ward 18
BZC-30236 435 Washington Street, Ward 17
BZC-30252 784-786 Washington Stt, Wd 17
BZC-30259 50 Fuller Street, Ward 17
BZC-30219 18-20 Wrentham St, Ward 16
BZC-30242 1876-1876A Dorchester Ave, Ward 16
BZC-30241 461 Gallivan Blvd. Ward 16
BZC-30249 50 Train Street, Ward 16
BZC-30235 42-44 Stonehurst St, Ward 15
BZC-30227 100-102 Seaver Street, Ward 12
BZC-30251 32 Seaver Street, Ward 12
BZC-30223 14 Meehan Street, Ward 11
BZC-30225 3563 Washington St, Ward 11
BZC-30253 43 Fulda Street, Ward 11
BZC-30246 22 Marcella Street, Ward 11
HEARINGS: 10:30
BZC-30224 91 Allerton Street, Ward 8
BZC-30230 551R East Eighth St, Ward 7
BZC-30231 551 East Eighth Street, Ward 7
BZC-30234 175 M Street, Ward 7
BZC-30239 388-388B Dorc…
Phone: 617-635-4775. Contact: Derric Small/Cathy Cunningham. Audience: Adults. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010.
BOSTON CITY HALL, ROOM 801
1 City Hall Plz
Boston, MA 02201-0001.
31sth Annual USS CONSTITUTION Model Shipwright Guild Exhibit
Arts, Tourism & Special Events
31sth Annual USS CONSTITUTION Model Shipwright Guild Exhibit
BOSTON— Members of the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild will display their finest work in hopes of capturing the spotlight during the 31st annual show at the USS Constitution Museum. Models in the Spotlight opens to the public on Saturday, January 30th and will run through Saturday, March 20th. Admission to the Museum and the exhibit are free with donations welcome. The Museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
A total of 75 different ships created by modelers from across New England will be on display. Ranging from World War II vessels to fishing dories, ships-in-bottles to sailing vessels, these modelers have masterfully captured the richness of our maritime history in miniature. A panel of Guild members will judge qualifying entries, with awards being given to the top honorees.
Volunteers from the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild will be on hand so visitors can watch them in action, ask questions, and perhaps receiv…
Phone: 617.426.1812. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Charlestown. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums, Historical.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
USS Constitution Museum, Building 22
Charlestown Navy Yard
Charlestown, MA 02129.
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
City Clerk
Subject:
MEPA Consultation Session - EEA #14534 - 275 Albany Street - Boston.
Phone: 617-626-1029. Contact: Purvi Patel. MBTA: Dudley Square Station. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 10:00 AM.
Pine Street Inn
444 Harrison Ave
Boston, MA 02118-2404.
Seeing Songs
BostonYouthZone
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…
Phone: 617-267-9300. Contact: Ticketing. Cost: Free with General Admission. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Museum of Fine Arts Stop, Green E Line. Type of Event: Arts (Visual), Attractions & Museums, Exhibit.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM.
MFA, Boston
465 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5523.
For more info visit www.mfa.org. Preschool Storyhour
BostonYouthZone
for children ages 3 to 5 accompanied by an adult.
Library: West End. Neighborhood: Downtown, West End. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Audience: Children (Ages 0-5).
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
151 Cambridge Street.
Toddler Storytime
BostonYouthZone
Library: Uphams Corner. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5).
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
500 Columbia Road
Dorchester.
Preschool Films
BostonYouthZone
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.
Library: Dudley. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Film. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5).
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
65 Warren Street
Roxbury.
Preschool Storytime
BostonYouthZone
If your child is between the ages of 3 and 5, bring them to the Codman Square branch library for storytime. Be sure to call in advance to verify that this event has not been reschedule or canceled.
Library: Codman Square. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5).
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
690 Washington Street
Dorchester.
Selections 10
Public Event
Gallery Talk: Thursday, February 11, 5:00 p.m.
Reception: Thursday, February 11, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Snow Date: Friday, February 12, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Selections 10 features the exemplary work of 23 MassArt faculty members who are newly hired or returning from sabbatical. Representing all facets of the college, this exhibition highlights the multidisciplinary multimedia work by our multitalented faculty. Exploring issues such as civil rights, identity, materiality, process, and mythology, the artists work in a variety of disciplines from ceramics and video to architecture, and jewelry to fashion and graphic design. Works on view include representational and abstract paintings, formal sculpture, luminescent photographs, kinetic light-works, and narrative illustrations.
Gallery Hours: Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. Sat. noon–6:00 p.m.; Wed. noon–8:00 p.m.
Phone: 617 879 7333. Contact: Darci Hanna. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Mission Hill. MBTA: Green E, Longwood. Type of Event: Arts (Visual).
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Bakalar & Paine Galleries at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
621 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5801.
Boston City Council
City Council
A working session regarding the work of the Special Committee on the Census.
Phone: 617-635-3040. Contact: Councilor Felix Arroyo's Office. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 1:00 PM.
Boston City Hall, Piemonte Room, 5th Flr.
1 City Hall Sq
Boston, MA 02201-1020.
Chess with Charlie
BostonYouthZone
Experienced chess teacher Charles Cleary will teach basic chess skills and strategies.for beginning players through advanced chess masters. All ages welcome!
Library: Hyde Park. Neighborhood: Hyde Park. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18).
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
35 Harvard Avenue.
Teen Portfolio
Public Event
Serious about art? Register for the Teen Portfolio Class!
High-school students, Grades 9-12
Learn to see what is really there. High School students will develop skills and confidence of perception by defining edges, shapes, relationships, light and shadow based in part by the book, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards. Continue through each session in order to create a portfolio that reflects disciplines in observation, figure drawing, imagination and conceptual skills. Students will build an artistic vocabulary and beginning knowledge of art history in order to participate in critiques, museum visits and visiting artist workshops.
Phone: 617-375-8159. Contact: crevelle@uses.org. Cost: FREE for Boston Public High School Students. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Neighborhood: South End. MBTA: Orange Line, (Mass ave). Type of Event: Arts (Visual), Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Children's Art Centre
36 Rutland St
Boston, MA 02118-1526.
Beginning guitar lessons for Teenagers
Public Event
Beginning Guitar Class Description:
Do you love to listen to music and wish you could play the songs you love? In this class you'll learn guitar technique and some basic theory by learning songs. You get to build a 'guitar playing toolbox' of chords as well as strumming and finger picking patterns that help you work through the initial hurdles of guitar playing: putting your fingers on the strings, reading chord charts, and singing playing simultaneously.
Phone: 617.492.5300. Contact: Susan Scotti. Cost: Cost: $132/$108 members for the semester. Partial scholarships & guitars available for those who qualify! Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Neighborhood: Cambridge. MBTA: Harvard Square. Type of Event: Arts (Performing), Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM.
Passim Center
26 Church St
Cambridge, MA 02138-3708.
For more info visit www.clubpassim.org. Need a Place to chill & have fun!
Public Event
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!
Phone: 617-635-5193. Contact: Natasha Adams. Cost: Cost is Free except Teen trips. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Forest Hills.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Curtis Hall Community Center
20 South St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.
Climate Action Community Advisory Committee
Environment
The Community Advisory Committee will ensure that the ideas and concerns of the broad range of Boston residents are fully considered in the City's updated Climate Action Plan.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
South Street Conference Room, 2nd floor of the NonProfit Center, 89 South Street, Boston MA 02111-2670.
For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov. Boston Landmarks Commission
BLC
Agenda:
* Advisory/Informational Presentation:
1) Presentation by the Boston Art Commission regarding the conservation of artwork in Faneuil Hall.
2) Presentation by Boston Bikes regarding the implementation of bike share program.
* Business Meeting:
3) Property Updates and Staff reports
4) Adjournment
(Use congress street entrance/exit after 5:30 p.m.).
Phone: 617-635-3850. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 5:45 PM – 6:35 PM.
Boston City Hall, Room #900, 9th Flr.
1 City Hall Sq
Boston, MA 02201-1020.
American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days®
Public Event
As one of the American Cancer Society’s oldest and most beloved fundraising programs, Daffodil Days empowers everyone from CEOs to school children to make it their business to help save lives by fighting back against cancer and helping to create a world with more birthdays. Although Daffodil Days involves offering daffodils to people in appreciation for their contributions, it is about more than just beautiful flowers – it is an opportunity to share hope for a word free from cancer.
Help make a difference today by becoming a Daffodil Days coordinator. Daffodil coordinators collect donations and allow friends, family members, customers, and coworkers the opportunity to support the Society’s unique mission to save lives by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back against cancer. With our site at cancer.org/daffodils it is easy to share hope and help save lives. For more about the Society's Daffodil Days, contact your American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or visi…
Phone: 800-227-2345. Contact: American Cancer Society. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Type of Event: Community / Civic Meeting, Non-Profit Fundraiser, Health, Volunteer Opportunity.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 6:00 PM.
Across Massachusetts
9 Riverside Rd
Weston, MA 02493-2281.
MAKING CHANGES IN YOUNG PEOPLE'S LIVES
BostonYouthZone
Phone: 774-244-7015. Contact: Anthony Robinson. Cost: FREE. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Community / Civic Meeting.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Marshall Community Center
65 Westville St
Dorchester Center, MA 02124-1019.
Boston School Committee
Schools
Budget Hearing.
Phone: 617-635-9014. Contact: Elizabeth Sullivan. MBTA: Charles St./MGH Station- Red Line. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 6:00 PM.
Harbor Middle School
11 Charles St
Boston, MA 02114-4601.
Boston Zoning Commission
City Clerk
Phone: 617-722-4300, ext. 4308. Contact: Jeffrey Hampton. MBTA: Goverment Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 9:00 AM.
Boston City Hall, BRA Board Room #900, 9th Flr.
1 City Hall Sq
Boston, MA 02201-1020.
31sth Annual USS CONSTITUTION Model Shipwright Guild Exhibit
Arts, Tourism & Special Events
31sth Annual USS CONSTITUTION Model Shipwright Guild Exhibit
BOSTON— Members of the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild will display their finest work in hopes of capturing the spotlight during the 31st annual show at the USS Constitution Museum. Models in the Spotlight opens to the public on Saturday, January 30th and will run through Saturday, March 20th. Admission to the Museum and the exhibit are free with donations welcome. The Museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
A total of 75 different ships created by modelers from across New England will be on display. Ranging from World War II vessels to fishing dories, ships-in-bottles to sailing vessels, these modelers have masterfully captured the richness of our maritime history in miniature. A panel of Guild members will judge qualifying entries, with awards being given to the top honorees.
Volunteers from the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild will be on hand so visitors can watch them in action, ask questions, and perhaps receiv…
Phone: 617.426.1812. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Charlestown. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums, Historical.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
USS Constitution Museum, Building 22
Charlestown Navy Yard
Charlestown, MA 02129.
Property and Construction Management Department - Designer Selection Committee
City Clerk
Agenda:
Renovation to the Central Maintenance Facitity Floor Repairs - PFD Project #6932.
Phone: 617-635-0546. Contact: Kelly Winston. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Conference Room #10A, 10th Flr.
26 Court St
Boston, MA 02108-2528.
Seeing Songs
BostonYouthZone
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…
Phone: 617-267-9300. Contact: Ticketing. Cost: Free with General Admission. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Museum of Fine Arts Stop, Green E Line. Type of Event: Arts (Visual), Attractions & Museums, Exhibit.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM.
MFA, Boston
465 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5523.
For more info visit www.mfa.org. Children's Films
BostonYouthZone
Short, fun films for young children. Groups Welcome.
Library: Connolly. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5).
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
433 Centre Street
Jamaica Plain.
Story Time
BostonYouthZone
Bring your child to the Dudley library for storytime. Pre-registration is required. Be sure to call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled.
Library: Dudley. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12).
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
65 Warren Street
Roxbury.
Storytime
BostonYouthZone
Stories and a craft for children ages 2-5 and their families.
Library: Faneuil. Neighborhood: Brighton. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5).
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
419 Faneuil Street
Brighton.
Preschool Films and Fun
BostonYouthZone
Preschool fun for kids ages 2 and up.
Library: Fields Corner. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Film. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5).
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
1520 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester.
Toddler Storyhour
BostonYouthZone
Toddler Storyhour is for children ages 18 months to 3. Toddlers must be accompanied by an adult. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or cancelled.
Library: West End. Neighborhood: West End. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5).
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
151 Cambridge Street.
Metropolitan Area Planning Council
City Clerk
Executive Committee.
MBTA: Downtown Crossing. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 11:30 AM.
MAPC Office
60 Temple Pl
Boston, MA 02111-1324.
For more info visit www.mapc.org. Selections 10
Public Event
Gallery Talk: Thursday, February 11, 5:00 p.m.
Reception: Thursday, February 11, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Snow Date: Friday, February 12, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Selections 10 features the exemplary work of 23 MassArt faculty members who are newly hired or returning from sabbatical. Representing all facets of the college, this exhibition highlights the multidisciplinary multimedia work by our multitalented faculty. Exploring issues such as civil rights, identity, materiality, process, and mythology, the artists work in a variety of disciplines from ceramics and video to architecture, and jewelry to fashion and graphic design. Works on view include representational and abstract paintings, formal sculpture, luminescent photographs, kinetic light-works, and narrative illustrations.
Gallery Hours: Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. Sat. noon–6:00 p.m.; Wed. noon–8:00 p.m.
Phone: 617 879 7333. Contact: Darci Hanna. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Mission Hill. MBTA: Green E, Longwood. Type of Event: Arts (Visual).
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Bakalar & Paine Galleries at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
621 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5801.
Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization
City Clerk
Regional Transportation Advisory Council meeting.
Phone: 617-973-7100. Contact: Pam Wolfe. MBTA: Tufts/ New England Medical Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 3:00 PM.
State Transportation Bldg. Conference Room #4
10 Park Plz
Boston, MA 02116-3933.
For more info visit www.bostonmpo.org. Japanimation
BostonYouthZone
Do you love Anime and Manga? Then join us every Wednesday for Anime screenings and lively discussion. For teens, ages 13-18.
Library: Grove Hall. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Book Group, Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18).
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
41 Geneva Avenue
Dorchester.
Environment Department - Back Bay Architectural Commisson
Environment
Agenda:
* Violations
* Design Reviews
* Administrative Review / Approvals
(Use congress street entrance/exit after 5:30 p.m.).
Phone: 617-635-3850. Contact: William Young. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Boston City Hall, BRA Board Room #900, 9th Flr.
1 City Hall Sq
Boston, MA 02201-1020.
Got Skills (Hip-Hop dance)
Public Event
Phone: 617-635-5193. Contact: Natasha Adams. Cost: 0. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Forest Hills.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 5:00 PM.
Curtis Hall Community Center
20 South St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.
Let's Krump
Public Event
Do You Like To Dance? The DotWell Teen Center is now offering free KRUMPING lessons to teens who would like to learn how to KRUMP or improve their KRUMPING skills. Teens will have the opportunity to learn the history and the basics of krumping. The lessons will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 5pm-7:00pm at the DotWell Teen Center located at the Dorchester House Multi-Service Center at 1353 Dorchester Ave in Dorchester MA.
Phone: 617-740-2231. Contact: Cheryl Brickey. Cost: Free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Neighborhood: Dorchester. MBTA: Red Line/ Fields Corner. Type of Event: Arts (Performing).
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
DotWell Teen Center
1353 Dorchester Ave
Dorchester, MA 02122-2932.
Need a Place to chill & have fun!
Public Event
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!
Phone: 617-635-5193. Contact: Natasha Adams. Cost: Cost is Free except Teen trips. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Forest Hills.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Curtis Hall Community Center
20 South St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.
Game Night
BostonYouthZone
Come to Egleston Square library for Game Night and play a variety of board games. Uno, Scrabble, Dominos and more.
Library: Egleston Square. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Social Networking. Cost: Free. Audience: Seniors.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
2044 Columbus Avenue,
Roxbury.
MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge Energy Event with Ray Lane, Managing Partner, Kleiner Perkins
Public Event
The Sustainability Revolution: What Does it Mean Today to Investors and Entrepreneurs and Everyone? You will hear from one of the leading clean tech investors, Ray Lane of Kleiner Perkins, and perspectives from a panel of thought leaders in institutional sustainability investment, policy development and the science of climate change.
Cost: Forum Members: $25, Non-members: $40.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
MIT Stata Center
Building 32 Kirsch Auditorum
32 Vassar St
Cambridge, MA 02139-4309.
American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days®
Public Event
As one of the American Cancer Society’s oldest and most beloved fundraising programs, Daffodil Days empowers everyone from CEOs to school children to make it their business to help save lives by fighting back against cancer and helping to create a world with more birthdays. Although Daffodil Days involves offering daffodils to people in appreciation for their contributions, it is about more than just beautiful flowers – it is an opportunity to share hope for a word free from cancer.
Help make a difference today by becoming a Daffodil Days coordinator. Daffodil coordinators collect donations and allow friends, family members, customers, and coworkers the opportunity to support the Society’s unique mission to save lives by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back against cancer. With our site at cancer.org/daffodils it is easy to share hope and help save lives. For more about the Society's Daffodil Days, contact your American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or visi…
Phone: 800-227-2345. Contact: American Cancer Society. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Type of Event: Community / Civic Meeting, Non-Profit Fundraiser, Health, Volunteer Opportunity.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 6:00 PM.
Across Massachusetts
9 Riverside Rd
Weston, MA 02493-2281.
Artist Lecture: Tristan Lowe
Public Event
A life-sized sperm whale made of white felt, a bed that wets itself, a giant sci-fi Cyclops—Tristan Lowe’s (BFA ’90) sculptures delve into the abject and vulnerable, the childish and crude. Celebratory, critical, and self-deprecating, Lowe’s sculptures tap into social norms, fantasy worlds, underground culture, the carnival, and burlesque. Lowe has forthcoming solo exhibitions at Williams College Museum of Art, MA and RISD Museum of Art, RI. He has exhibited at the Centre d'Art Contemporain, Switzerland; Fabric Workshop and Museum, PA; and Museum of Contemporary Art, Australia.
Phone: 617-879-7333. Contact: galleryinfo@massart.edu. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Neighborhood: Mission Hill. MBTA: Green E Train, Longwood. Type of Event: Arts (Visual), Talks & Lectures.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 6:00 PM.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Tower Building
621 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5801.
For more info visit www.massart.edu. Stand-Up Comedy Workshop
Public Event
An eight-session workshop in writing and performing stand-up comedy--February 10, 17 & 24; March 3, 17, 24 & 31; and April 7, 2010--
The Stand-Up Comedy Workshop at Emerson College is designed for budding comedians who aspire to write and perform their own comedy sets for live audiences. In this exciting eight-week journey to the stage, you'll begin with your natural talent to make people laugh, and develop new writing and performance skills.
* Learn essential writing techniques from the workshop's instructor, comedian-author Mike Bent, and create routines that reflect your personal comedy voice.
* Prepare new material by exploring such topics as keeping a comedy notebook, writing joke routines, creating a character, and overcoming writer's block.
* Get ready to take the stage by learning microphone and performance techniques, and find out how to deal with hecklers.
The workshop also includes a special master class to be taught by comedian Eddie Brill, talent coordinator for the Late Show with Davi…
Phone: 617-824-8280. Contact: Professional Studies at Emerson College continuing@emerson.edu. Cost: $650.00. Audience: Adults. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Green line to Boylston Street. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Emerson College
120 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02116-4611.
For more info visit www.emerson.edu. Valentine's Drag Bingo
Public Event
This ain’t your grandma’s Bingo! Your heart will race and your palms will sweat (in a good way) as wisecracking Trampolina hosts a wild and wacky version of everyone’s favorite game of chance. Prizes galore await the winners! This will be a sure way to remember this Valentine’s Day by giving back to the South End community while having a chance at winning a few amazing prizes with a house full of fun. Buy your tickets now as this event is sure to sell out. Cash bar. Tickets available at several retail locations in the South End or call 617-304-4421 or email stacy @southendbusiness.com.
Please visit www.southendbusiness.com for more details.
Phone: 617-304-4421. Contact: Stacy Koeppel. Cost: $25.00. Audience: Adults. Neighborhood: South End. MBTA: Silver Line. Type of Event: Arts (Performing).
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Villa Victoria Center for the Arts
85 W Newton St
Boston, MA 02118-1523.
Visionary Visuals
Public Event
You may not know Doug Roble's name, but you've probably seen his work. As creative director of software at the Academy Award®-winning visual effects studio Digital Domain, Roble developed the technologies used to create the visual effects in 2012 and many of Hollywood's most popular films.
Join us to hear about the technologies that have earned Roble two Academy Awards: a 3-D tracking software that helps artists determine where to fit graphics into images that have been filmed, and a fluid simulation system used to create the watery wonders of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End and The Day After Tomorrow. Hear how Roble's software was integral to the success of these and many other blockbusters.
Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Type of Event: Talks & Lectures.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Museum of Science
Science Park
Boston, MA 02114.
"Love Your Kidneys Day" at City Hall
Parks
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is teaming up with the National Kidney Foundation and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center's Transplant Institute for “Love Your Kidneys Day” in the City Hall lobby to raise awareness of organ donation, kidney disease, and ways for people to donate and get involved. Guests will include volunteers from the National Kidney Foundation on hand all day to discuss kidney health and treatment, representatives from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center's Transplant Institute from 11:30 to 1:30, and visits from kidney donors who will talk about the life-saving procedure. Stop by for brochures, first-hand information, free balloons, and a free raffle for a Valentine's Day basket.
Phone: (617) 961-3025. Contact: Michele Folts. Cost: free. Audience: Adults. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Health.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
3rd floor lobby (plaza entrance)
City Hall
1 City Hall Plz
Boston, MA 02201-0001.
CANCELED - Public Facilities Commission
City Clerk
Phone: 617-635-4961. Contact: Colleen Daley. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 9:30 AM.
31sth Annual USS CONSTITUTION Model Shipwright Guild Exhibit
Arts, Tourism & Special Events
31sth Annual USS CONSTITUTION Model Shipwright Guild Exhibit
BOSTON— Members of the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild will display their finest work in hopes of capturing the spotlight during the 31st annual show at the USS Constitution Museum. Models in the Spotlight opens to the public on Saturday, January 30th and will run through Saturday, March 20th. Admission to the Museum and the exhibit are free with donations welcome. The Museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
A total of 75 different ships created by modelers from across New England will be on display. Ranging from World War II vessels to fishing dories, ships-in-bottles to sailing vessels, these modelers have masterfully captured the richness of our maritime history in miniature. A panel of Guild members will judge qualifying entries, with awards being given to the top honorees.
Volunteers from the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild will be on hand so visitors can watch them in action, ask questions, and perhaps receiv…
Phone: 617.426.1812. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Charlestown. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums, Historical.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
USS Constitution Museum, Building 22
Charlestown Navy Yard
Charlestown, MA 02129.
Property and Construction Management Department - Designer Selection Committee
City Clerk
Agenda:
Mount Hope Cementery Chapel Stabliization.
Phone: 617-635-0546. Contact: Tanya Cabral. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Room #10A, 10th Flr.
26 Court St
Boston, MA 02108-2528.
Seeing Songs
BostonYouthZone
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…
Phone: 617-267-9300. Contact: Ticketing. Cost: Free with General Admission. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Museum of Fine Arts Stop, Green E Line. Type of Event: Arts (Visual), Attractions & Museums, Exhibit.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM.
MFA, Boston
465 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5523.
For more info visit www.mfa.org. Boston Public Improvement Commission
Public Works
Hearing is subject to change at the Public Improvement Commission's discretion.
All inquires should be directed to the contact person listed.
Phone: 617-635-4961. Contact: Douglas Coughlin. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 10:00 AM.
Boston City Hall, Room #801, 8th Flr.
1 City Hall Sq
Boston, MA 02201-1020.
Toddler Storytime
BostonYouthZone
A story hour for children ages 2 and 3. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or cancelled.
Library: Roslindale. Neighborhood: Roslindale. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5).
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
4238 Washington Street.
Selections 10
Public Event
Gallery Talk: Thursday, February 11, 5:00 p.m.
Reception: Thursday, February 11, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Snow Date: Friday, February 12, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Selections 10 features the exemplary work of 23 MassArt faculty members who are newly hired or returning from sabbatical. Representing all facets of the college, this exhibition highlights the multidisciplinary multimedia work by our multitalented faculty. Exploring issues such as civil rights, identity, materiality, process, and mythology, the artists work in a variety of disciplines from ceramics and video to architecture, and jewelry to fashion and graphic design. Works on view include representational and abstract paintings, formal sculpture, luminescent photographs, kinetic light-works, and narrative illustrations.
Gallery Hours: Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. Sat. noon–6:00 p.m.; Wed. noon–8:00 p.m.
Phone: 617 879 7333. Contact: Darci Hanna. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Mission Hill. MBTA: Green E, Longwood. Type of Event: Arts (Visual).
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Bakalar & Paine Galleries at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
621 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5801.
Wrestling with Growth in Acton, MA
Public Event
Phone: 617-495-5091. Contact: Polly O'Brien. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. MBTA: Harvard. Type of Event: Talks & Lectures.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Room 123, Gund Hall, Harvard Graduate School of Design
48 Quincy St
Cambridge, MA 02138-3000.
For more info visit www.rappaportinstitute.org. Chess with Charlie
BostonYouthZone
Experienced chess teacher Charles Cleary will teach basic chess skills and strategies.for beginning players through advanced chess masters. All ages welcome!
Library: Hyde Park. Neighborhood: Hyde Park. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18).
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
35 Harvard Avenue.
Phyllis Wheatley Poetry Festival
Poet Laureate
During African American History Month
Phyllis Wheatley Poetry Festival
FEATURING Sam Cornish, Boston's First Poet Laureate
Boston poets of all ages speaking the lives of African American poets as well as their own.
Poets & Musicians interested in performing please contact: M. HIcks @ Roxbury Action Program, 617.318.9162.
Phone: 617.318.9162. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Families. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Arts (Performing).
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 3:00 PM.
Dudley Branch Library
65 Warren St
Roxbury, MA 02119-3206.
Louise Glück to Speak at MassArt
Public Event
Highly acclaimed Pulitzer Prize winning poet Louise Glück will give this year’s Professor Marjorie Hellerstein Literary Reading and Lecture. Louise Glück has won virtually every major award for her poetry, and in 2003 she became the Library of Congress’s Twelfth Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry. Currently, she resides in Cambridge and is writer-in-residence at Yale University. She has authored nine books of poetry as well as a book-length series of critical essays.
Phone: 617-879-7581. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Neighborhood: Mission Hill. MBTA: Green E, Longwood. Type of Event: Author Talk, Talks & Lectures.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 5:00 PM.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Tower Building, 11th Floor
621 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5801.
Need a Place to chill & have fun!
Public Event
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!
Phone: 617-635-5193. Contact: Natasha Adams. Cost: Cost is Free except Teen trips. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Forest Hills.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Curtis Hall Community Center
20 South St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.
Salsa Libre
Public Event
Free beginner salsa lessons every Thursday (except holidays) from 5:00 to 6:00 pm at the Maverick Landing House, 31 Liverpool Street, East Boston. All ages are welcome and no dance partner is required.
Phone: 617-834-9876. Contact: Pj Schott. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: East Boston. MBTA: Maverick. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Maverick Landing Meeting House
31 Liverpool St
East Boston, MA 02128-1983.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days®
Public Event
As one of the American Cancer Society’s oldest and most beloved fundraising programs, Daffodil Days empowers everyone from CEOs to school children to make it their business to help save lives by fighting back against cancer and helping to create a world with more birthdays. Although Daffodil Days involves offering daffodils to people in appreciation for their contributions, it is about more than just beautiful flowers – it is an opportunity to share hope for a word free from cancer.
Help make a difference today by becoming a Daffodil Days coordinator. Daffodil coordinators collect donations and allow friends, family members, customers, and coworkers the opportunity to support the Society’s unique mission to save lives by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back against cancer. With our site at cancer.org/daffodils it is easy to share hope and help save lives. For more about the Society's Daffodil Days, contact your American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or visi…
Phone: 800-227-2345. Contact: American Cancer Society. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Type of Event: Community / Civic Meeting, Non-Profit Fundraiser, Health, Volunteer Opportunity.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 6:00 PM.
Across Massachusetts
9 Riverside Rd
Weston, MA 02493-2281.
MARE Multi-Cultural Adoption Information Meeting,
Public Event
This Information Meeting is an opportunity for interested families to learn more about the process of adopting a child or teen from foster care. Attendees will be able to gather information about some of the children in the region, especially those of color, available for adoption and will also hear from a panel of older children/teenagers living in foster care. Social workers will provide information about the various ways to help families find the right child for them as well as the support services available for adoptive families and children/teenagers.
Phone: 617-542-3678. Contact: Kristin Erekson kristine@mareinc.org. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Neighborhood: Dorchester. MBTA: Take the MBTA subway Red Line to Ashmont Station, or Orange Line to Ruggles Station. Take the 22 bus to the corner of Blue Hill Avenue and Talbot Avenue. Coming from Ashmont Station, the Club is on the left; from Ruggles, it is on the right. The Club is a large grey brick building with a sign that reads: "George Robert White Youth Development Center.". Type of Event: Community / Civic Meeting, Talks & Lectures, Workshops & Classes.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Blue Hills Boys and Girls Club
15 Talbot Avenue
Dorchester Ave
Boston, MA 02125.
For more info visit www.mareinc.org. Paris Noir
Public Event
In celebration of Black History Month, we are pleased to welcome speakers from Syracuse University for a fascinating panel discussion, "Paris Noir: Literature, Art, and Contemporary Life".
Like a jazz composition, this event conveys variations and diverse interpretations of its theme: the literature, art and contemporary life of African Americans in Paris during the 20th century and today, and the impact of African American cultural presence on the Paris city scene.
6pm Reception
7-9 pm Presentation and Q&A.
Phone: 617.912.0400. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members; RSVP required. Audience: Adults. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Green/Red. Type of Event: Talks & Lectures.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
French Library Alliance Française of Boston
53 Marlborough St
Boston, MA 02116-2043.
Team Challenge Information Meeting
Public Event
Team Challenge, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s half marathon endurance training and fundraising program, has chosen Boston as it’s east coast location for the summer 2010 season! This exciting new program trains you to run or walk 13.1 miles while helping the Foundation raise funds to find a cure for ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Join us for an information session to learn more about the program, meet the coaches and mentors and sign up for what will be one of the best experiences of your life. For more information or to RSVP to this or another information session, email Alison at arosenfeld@ccfa.org or go to www.ccteamchallenge.org/teams/newengland.
When you train with Team Challenge you will receive everything you need to cross the finish line:
• Coaching and training
• Accommodations for race weekend
• The opportunity to make your athletic goals a reality (an unbeatable offer with great personal rewards)
• A connection with an honored patient
• Professional training as a group on…
Phone: (781) 449-0324. Contact: Alison Rosenfeld. Cost: Free!
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Brookline Public Library
361 Washington Street
Brookline, MA 02445.
Thaddeus Miles & Peace in Focus Photography Exhibit
Public Event
Thaddeus Miles and Peace in Focus present a "Celebration of Peace through Arts."
Despite being on the front lines of disaster, civil war, and urban and gang violence, youth voices and perspectives are rarely found in mainstream media. Peace in Focus works to train young people in photography, media, community leadership, and innovative peacebuilding practices with the aim of elevating youth voice and emphasizing the role of creativity in building community. Our exhibit and celebration on February 11 will showcase a selection of photos taken by Thaddeus Miles (Board President of PIF) and our young photographers in Boston, Burundi, and Liberia -- giving us a window into their lives, struggles, and undeniable talent as visual storytellers.
This event invites community members interested in photography, youth and community work, and global peace to celebrate youth efforts at creating visible social change. There will be interactive youth photography stations, spoken word, live music, light refreshments, s…
Contact: kyle@peaceinfocus.org. Cost: free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: South End. MBTA: Orange Line (Mass Ave.). Type of Event: Arts (Performing), Arts (Visual), Exhibit, Non-Profit Fundraiser.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Harriet Tubman House (USES)
566 Columbus Ave
Boston, MA 02118-1181.
For more info visit www.peaceinfocus.org. Tapestry of Voices - Sam Cornish, City Poet Laureate
Poet Laureate
Tapestry of Voices
Present
The Laureate Series
At Boston City Hall
Harris Gardner- Curator
617-306-9484
(Enter Congress Street Entrance
Take elevator to Fifth Floor)
Sam Cornish, City Poet Laureate
will open the program
4 Featured Poets
Followed by OPEN MIKE
FEATURED POETS:
MARTHA BOSS, GLORIA MINDOCK,
DZVINIA ORLOWSKY, LAINIE SENECHAL
MARTHA BOSS is a poet and painter. She is affiliated with the Somerville-based, diverse poetry community, known by their nick name, The Bagel Bards. Her writing philosophy can be summarized by, “writing is best when like a Big Dig something hidden is found.” One of her favorite poets is Robinson Jeffers.
GLORIA MINDOCK is the editor of Cervena Barva Press and the Istanbul Literary Review. She is the author of the poetry collection: “Nothing Divine Here” and “Blood Soaked Dresses”. Her book, “La Portile Raiului” is forthcoming in Romania. Gloria has been published in numerous journals in the US and abroad.
DZ…
Phone: 617.635.3911. Cost: FREE. Audience: College Students. Adults. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Downtown. Type of Event: Author Talk, Talks & Lectures.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 6:30 PM.
** The PIEMONTE Room **
City Hall Ave
Boston, MA 02108.
For more info visit tapestryofvoices.com. C-11 Monthly Public Meeting
Police
Area C-11 hosts a monthly meeting for the public every 2nd Thursday at 7:00pm and a guest speaker from the Boston Police Department explains the function and mission of their specific unit, past speakers have come from the Police Academy, Homicide Unit, Drug Unit, Crime Lab. The location is announced in the Dorchester Reporter as we are “going on the road” this year instead of at 40 Gibson St. every month. Please join us and meet your fellow Dorchester residents.
Phone: 617-343-4524. Contact: Further information can be obtained by calling the Community Service Office at 617 343-4524. Audience: Adults. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Community / Civic Meeting.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Throughout Dorchester
(locations published monthly in the Dorchester Reporter).
XDance
Public Event
Artist-in-Residence Marlena Yannetti artistic directs this evening of original choreography by Emerson students. Choreographers include Michael Lupacchino, Amanda Maltz, Rachel Rosenbloom, Miguel Septien, and Ariel White.
Phone: 617-824-8369. Contact: emersonstage@emerson.edu. Cost: $5. Audience: College Students. Adults. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Green Line (Boylston), Red Line (Park), Orange Line (Chinatown). Type of Event: Arts (Performing).
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 8:00 PM.
Greene Theater
10 Boylston Pl
Boston, MA 02116-4612.
For more info visit www.emerson.edu. "Torn between the Two"
Strand
Torn between the Two
~ SYNOPSIS ~
Pastor J. Marshall’s debut stage play “Torn between the Two” takes you on a journey
as one young lady deals with the challenges of real life & true love!
Shante is having a hard enough time dealing with the recent passing of her father & pastor, when her husband, a nightclub owner who goes by the name D-nice finds himself in a world of trouble with the city’s most wanted. Meanwhile, it’s time once again for the annual statewide choir completion and her father has led the church choir to victory for the past 3 years. As Shante assumes the position of choir director, can she live up to the choir’s past success with such big shoes to fill? Trying to deal with the passing of her dad, her husband’s debt & the choir competition, the last thing Shante needs is to have Kyle her high school sweetheart reemerge on the scene after many years past looking better than ever.
All the while Shante tries to put the pieces of her life’s puzzle together, she has to watch her mo…
Phone: 617.635.1403. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Seniors. Families. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Arts (Performing).
Friday, February 12, 2010.
Strand Theatre
543 Columbia Rd
Dorchester, MA 02125-2315.
Boston School Committee
Schools
English Language Learners (ELL) Task Force.
Phone: 617-635-9014. Contact: Elizabeth Sullivan. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing.
Friday, February 12, 2010, 8:00 AM.
Edward Winter Chambers
26 Court St
Boston, MA 02108-2528.
31sth Annual USS CONSTITUTION Model Shipwright Guild Exhibit
Arts, Tourism & Special Events
31sth Annual USS CONSTITUTION Model Shipwright Guild Exhibit
BOSTON— Members of the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild will display their finest work in hopes of capturing the spotlight during the 31st annual show at the USS Constitution Museum. Models in the Spotlight opens to the public on Saturday, January 30th and will run through Saturday, March 20th. Admission to the Museum and the exhibit are free with donations welcome. The Museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
A total of 75 different ships created by modelers from across New England will be on display. Ranging from World War II vessels to fishing dories, ships-in-bottles to sailing vessels, these modelers have masterfully captured the richness of our maritime history in miniature. A panel of Guild members will judge qualifying entries, with awards being given to the top honorees.
Volunteers from the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild will be on hand so visitors can watch them in action, ask questions, and perhaps receiv…
Phone: 617.426.1812. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Charlestown. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums, Historical.
Friday, February 12, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
USS Constitution Museum, Building 22
Charlestown Navy Yard
Charlestown, MA 02129.
Seeing Songs
BostonYouthZone
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…
Phone: 617-267-9300. Contact: Ticketing. Cost: Free with General Admission. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Museum of Fine Arts Stop, Green E Line. Type of Event: Arts (Visual), Attractions & Museums, Exhibit.
Friday, February 12, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM.
MFA, Boston
465 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5523.
For more info visit www.mfa.org. Children's Films
BostonYouthZone
Films are shown on Fridays at 10 and 11 am. Be sure to call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled.
Library: East Boston. Neighborhood: East Boston. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12).
Friday, February 12, 2010, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
276 Meridian Street.
Preschool films
BostonYouthZone
Library: Lower Mills. Neighborhood: Dorchester, Mattapan. Type of Event: Story Time. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5).
Friday, February 12, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
27 Richmond Street
Dorchester.
Selections 10
Public Event
Gallery Talk: Thursday, February 11, 5:00 p.m.
Reception: Thursday, February 11, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Snow Date: Friday, February 12, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Selections 10 features the exemplary work of 23 MassArt faculty members who are newly hired or returning from sabbatical. Representing all facets of the college, this exhibition highlights the multidisciplinary multimedia work by our multitalented faculty. Exploring issues such as civil rights, identity, materiality, process, and mythology, the artists work in a variety of disciplines from ceramics and video to architecture, and jewelry to fashion and graphic design. Works on view include representational and abstract paintings, formal sculpture, luminescent photographs, kinetic light-works, and narrative illustrations.
Gallery Hours: Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. Sat. noon–6:00 p.m.; Wed. noon–8:00 p.m.
Phone: 617 879 7333. Contact: Darci Hanna. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Mission Hill. MBTA: Green E, Longwood. Type of Event: Arts (Visual).
Friday, February 12, 2010, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Bakalar & Paine Galleries at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
621 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5801.
Game Day
BostonYouthZone
There will be a variety of board games for you to choose from. All are welcome!! Be sure to call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled.
Library: Codman Square. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Audience: Seniors.
Friday, February 12, 2010, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
690 Washington Street
Dorchester.
Trail Detectives' Club
Public Event
For ages 7-10, with an adult.
Not afraid to ask the hard questions? Who? What? Where? Why? We are on the lookout for a few good detectives to help us out with the day to day mysteries here at the BNC. We will track wild animals across the grounds, uncover the secrets of life in the soil, and investigate the hidden stories of the meadow. Themes vary seasonally, but there is always something new to discover. Adults are welcome to join the group or relax indoors. Preregistration is required.
Phone: 617-983-8500. Contact: bnc@massaudubon.org. Cost: Mass Audubon members $4.00, Nonmembers $6.00. Family rate: $8.00, $12.00. Audience: Families. Neighborhood: Mattapan. MBTA: Orange line to Forest Hills, 21 or 31 bus to Harvard St. stop. Type of Event: Environmental Events, Workshops & Classes.
Friday, February 12, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center
500 Walk Hill St
Mattapan, MA 02126-3146.
For more info visit www.massaudubon.org. Teen Game Time
BostonYouthZone
Board games for teens. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled.
Library: Mattapan. Neighborhood: Mattapan. Cost: free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18).
Friday, February 12, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
1350 Blue Hill Avenue.
Need a Place to chill & have fun!
Public Event
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!
Phone: 617-635-5193. Contact: Natasha Adams. Cost: Cost is Free except Teen trips. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Forest Hills.
Friday, February 12, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Curtis Hall Community Center
20 South St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.
American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days®
Public Event
As one of the American Cancer Society’s oldest and most beloved fundraising programs, Daffodil Days empowers everyone from CEOs to school children to make it their business to help save lives by fighting back against cancer and helping to create a world with more birthdays. Although Daffodil Days involves offering daffodils to people in appreciation for their contributions, it is about more than just beautiful flowers – it is an opportunity to share hope for a word free from cancer.
Help make a difference today by becoming a Daffodil Days coordinator. Daffodil coordinators collect donations and allow friends, family members, customers, and coworkers the opportunity to support the Society’s unique mission to save lives by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back against cancer. With our site at cancer.org/daffodils it is easy to share hope and help save lives. For more about the Society's Daffodil Days, contact your American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or visi…
Phone: 800-227-2345. Contact: American Cancer Society. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Type of Event: Community / Civic Meeting, Non-Profit Fundraiser, Health, Volunteer Opportunity.
Friday, February 12, 2010, 6:00 PM.
Across Massachusetts
9 Riverside Rd
Weston, MA 02493-2281.
The Island of Slaves by Pierre Marivaux
Public Event
A delightful and disturbing mix of comedy and cruelty, The Island of Slaves depicts the plight of four people, the sole survivors of a shipwreck, who wash up on a desert island. Two of them are masters, and two of them are servants; all four are about to discover what life feels like when the boot is on the other foot.
Tickets for 1st weekend: FREE
Tickets for 2nd weekend: $18
Tickets for 3rd weekend: $25
Tickets for 4th weekend: $30
STUDENTS, TEACHERS & SENIORS (with valid ID): $15 ALL PERFORMANCES
Current Boston University Faculty, Staff and Students: $10 ALL PERFORMANCES
Dates:
February 11-March 6, 2010
Times:
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm,
Fridays at 8:00pm,
Saturdays at 4:00pm & 8:00pm;
Sundays at 2:00pm
Industry Night: Monday February 22nd 7:30pm.
Phone: 617.933.8600. Cost: Free to $30 depending on performance. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Neighborhood: South End. MBTA: Back Bay Station. Type of Event: Arts (Performing).
Friday, February 12, 2010, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Plaza Theater at The Boston Center for the Arts
539 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02116-6306.
Handel and Haydn Society presents Zest for Love
Public Event
Celebrate the season of love with beautiful and ravishing vocal music presented with readings from Shakespeare.
Laurence Cummings, conductor
Handel and Haydn Society Chorus
Program to include:
Selections by MONTEVERDI, MARINI, BENNET, WILBYE, GESUALDO, TOMKINS, VAUTOR, and MERULA.
Phone: (617) 266-3605. Contact: Handel and Haydn Society; boxoffice@handelandhaydn.org. Cost: $35 - $72. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Symphony. Type of Event: Concerts / Live Music.
Friday, February 12, 2010, 8:00 PM.
NEC's Jordan Hall
30 Gainsborough St
Boston, MA 02115-4602.
For more info visit www.handelandhaydn.org. XDance
Public Event
Artist-in-Residence Marlena Yannetti artistic directs this evening of original choreography by Emerson students. Choreographers include Michael Lupacchino, Amanda Maltz, Rachel Rosenbloom, Miguel Septien, and Ariel White.
Phone: 617-824-8369. Contact: emersonstage@emerson.edu. Cost: $5. Audience: College Students. Adults. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Green Line (Boylston), Red Line (Park), Orange Line (Chinatown). Type of Event: Arts (Performing).
Friday, February 12, 2010, 8:00 PM.
Greene Theater
10 Boylston Pl
Boston, MA 02116-4612.
For more info visit www.emerson.edu. JL Cauvin: Two Shows at Nick's Comedy Stop
Public Event
JL Cauvin: Friday, Feb. 12th at 8:30pm & Saturday, Feb. 13th at 8:30pm.
J-L's act is incredibly diverse and has led to two CD releases: 2006's Racial Chameleon and 2008's Diamond Maker. He has also been featured in The Complete Idiot's Guide to Jokes.
www.jlcauvin.com.
Phone: 781-231-2500. Contact: Nick's Comedy Stop. Audience: Adults. Type of Event: Arts (Performing).
Friday, February 12, 2010, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Nick's Comedy Stop
100 Warrenton St
Boston, MA 02116.
For more info visit www.nickscomedystop.com. Mike Dorval: Two Shows at Tommy's Comedy Lounge
Public Event
Mike Dorval: Friday, Feb. 12th at 8:30pm & Saturday, Feb. 13th at 7:30pm.
Mike has been featured in Comedy Central's Laugh Riots, numerous television commercials, and stars in the upcoming independent film, "Dick Spicketts". Most recently he toured overseas for the USO, entertaining thousands of US military personnel abroad and released his first live comedy album entitled, "We need to talk…".
Phone: 800-745-3000. Contact: Tommy's Comedy Lounge. Audience: Adults. Type of Event: Arts (Performing).
Friday, February 12, 2010, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Tommy's Comedy Lounge
74 Warrenton St
Boston, MA 02116.
For more info visit www.tommyscomedylounge.com. "Torn between the Two"
Strand
Torn between the Two
~ SYNOPSIS ~
Pastor J. Marshall’s debut stage play “Torn between the Two” takes you on a journey
as one young lady deals with the challenges of real life & true love!
Shante is having a hard enough time dealing with the recent passing of her father & pastor, when her husband, a nightclub owner who goes by the name D-nice finds himself in a world of trouble with the city’s most wanted. Meanwhile, it’s time once again for the annual statewide choir completion and her father has led the church choir to victory for the past 3 years. As Shante assumes the position of choir director, can she live up to the choir’s past success with such big shoes to fill? Trying to deal with the passing of her dad, her husband’s debt & the choir competition, the last thing Shante needs is to have Kyle her high school sweetheart reemerge on the scene after many years past looking better than ever.
All the while Shante tries to put the pieces of her life’s puzzle together, she has to watch her mo…
Phone: 617.635.1403. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Seniors. Families. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Arts (Performing).
Saturday, February 13, 2010.
Strand Theatre
543 Columbia Rd
Dorchester, MA 02125-2315.
31sth Annual USS CONSTITUTION Model Shipwright Guild Exhibit
Arts, Tourism & Special Events
31sth Annual USS CONSTITUTION Model Shipwright Guild Exhibit
BOSTON— Members of the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild will display their finest work in hopes of capturing the spotlight during the 31st annual show at the USS Constitution Museum. Models in the Spotlight opens to the public on Saturday, January 30th and will run through Saturday, March 20th. Admission to the Museum and the exhibit are free with donations welcome. The Museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
A total of 75 different ships created by modelers from across New England will be on display. Ranging from World War II vessels to fishing dories, ships-in-bottles to sailing vessels, these modelers have masterfully captured the richness of our maritime history in miniature. A panel of Guild members will judge qualifying entries, with awards being given to the top honorees.
Volunteers from the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild will be on hand so visitors can watch them in action, ask questions, and perhaps receiv…
Phone: 617.426.1812. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Charlestown. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums, Historical.
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
USS Constitution Museum, Building 22
Charlestown Navy Yard
Charlestown, MA 02129.
Love is in the Air at Franklin Park Zoo!
Public Event
Get in the "love groove" at Franklin Park Zoo during February School Vacation Week! Bring a Valentine to the Zoo or make one there for your favorite animal. The animal who receives the most will be crowned "Zoo Sweetheart 2010." One lucky winner will be chosen among his or her "valentines" to receive a Behind-the-Scenes tour of the Zoo for the whole family!
Additional highlights include:
Opportunity to participate in a variety of creative and educational animal-related activities
Zookeeper encounters
And, many other surprises throughout the week!
Phone: 617-541-5466. Cost: Free with regular paid admission. Audience: Families. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums, Park Event.
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 10:00 AM – Saturday, February 20, 2010, 4:00 PM.
Franklin Park Zoo
1 Franklin Park Rd
Dorchester, MA 02121-3252.
Saturday Open Gym
Public Event
Healthy Kids, Healthy Futures Saturday Open Gym family play program kicks off its Winter 2010 session.
Families with children ages 3-8 are welcome to have fun with structured games, music and open play! Drop-in, no registration required.
Phone: 617.373.7615. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Families. Neighborhood: Roxbury. MBTA: Orange Roxbury Crossing. Type of Event: Health, Sports, Story Time.
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
BCYF Madison Park Community Center
55 Malcolm X Blvd
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120-3106.
Seeing Songs
BostonYouthZone
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…
Phone: 617-267-9300. Contact: Ticketing. Cost: Free with General Admission. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Museum of Fine Arts Stop, Green E Line. Type of Event: Arts (Visual), Attractions & Museums, Exhibit.
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM.
MFA, Boston
465 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5523.
For more info visit www.mfa.org. Snowshoeing Guided Walk
Public Event
Snowshoeing is an easy and fun way to get around and see signs of winter wildlife. Discover animal tracks and signs, beautiful winter scenes, and hidden winter treasures on a guided walk with a Teacher Naturalist. Preregistration is not required. Snowshoe rental is included.
*This walk will only take place if snow is on the ground.*.
Phone: 617-983-8500. Contact: bnc@massaudubon.org. Cost: Mass Audubon members $8.00, Nonmembers $12.00. Family rate: $16.00, $24.00. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Neighborhood: Mattapan. MBTA: Orange line to Forest Hills. 21 or 31 bus to Harvard St. stop. Type of Event: Environmental Events, Tours / City Exploration, Walks & Races.
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center
500 Walk Hill St
Mattapan, MA 02126-3146.
For more info visit www.massaudubon.org. Warm up in the Animal Discovery Center at Stone Zoo!
Public Event
Looking for something more to do at Stone Zoo? Need to warm up? Throughout January and February, free storytimes will be held Saturday and Sunday at 12:30 p.m. and animal encounters with our Education animals will be held at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. during the week. To learn more about the Zoo, visit www.stonezoo.org.
Join us in the Animal Discovery Center – open daily from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.!
Phone: 617-541-5466. Cost: Free with regular paid admission. Audience: Families. Type of Event: Park Event.
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
Stone Zoo
149 Pond St
Stoneham, MA 02180-1904.
Warm up in the Animal Discovery Center at Stone Zoo!
Public Event
Looking for something more to do at Stone Zoo? Need to warm up? Throughout January and February, free storytimes will be held Saturday and Sunday at 12:30 p.m. and animal encounters with our Education animals will be held at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. during the week. To learn more about the Zoo, visit www.stonezoo.org.
Join us in the Animal Discovery Center – open daily from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.!
Phone: 617-541-5466. Cost: Free with regular paid admission. Audience: Families. Type of Event: Park Event.
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 11:30 AM – Sunday, February 14, 2010, 2:30 PM.
Stone Zoo
149 Pond St
Stoneham, MA 02180-1904.
Warm up in the Tropical Forest at Franklin Park Zoo!
Public Event
Looking to shake off the winter cold? How about a trip to the Tropics? Did you know that the Tropical Forest at Franklin Park Zoo is kept at a balmy 72 degrees year-round? This building is home to western lowland gorillas, ring-tailed lemurs, mandrills, a pygmy hippopotamus, free-flight birds and more!
Don’t miss the storytimes and biofacts table each weekend in January and February!
11:30 a.m. – Bring the little ones to the Hippo Theater and enjoy storytime.
1:30 p.m. – Visit the biofacts table near the ring-tailed lemur exhibit. Talk to Zoo educators and learn more about the animals that call the Tropical Forest home.
To learn more visit www.franklinparkzoo.org.
Phone: 617-541-5466. Cost: Free with regular paid admission. Audience: Families. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Park Event.
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 11:30 AM – Sunday, February 14, 2010, 2:30 PM.
Franklin Park Zoo
1 Franklin Park Rd
Dorchester, MA 02121-3252.
Selections 10
Public Event
Gallery Talk: Thursday, February 11, 5:00 p.m.
Reception: Thursday, February 11, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Snow Date: Friday, February 12, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Selections 10 features the exemplary work of 23 MassArt faculty members who are newly hired or returning from sabbatical. Representing all facets of the college, this exhibition highlights the multidisciplinary multimedia work by our multitalented faculty. Exploring issues such as civil rights, identity, materiality, process, and mythology, the artists work in a variety of disciplines from ceramics and video to architecture, and jewelry to fashion and graphic design. Works on view include representational and abstract paintings, formal sculpture, luminescent photographs, kinetic light-works, and narrative illustrations.
Gallery Hours: Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. Sat. noon–6:00 p.m.; Wed. noon–8:00 p.m.
Phone: 617 879 7333. Contact: Darci Hanna. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Mission Hill. MBTA: Green E, Longwood. Type of Event: Arts (Visual).
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Bakalar & Paine Galleries at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
621 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5801.
Winter Snow Festival
Public Event
Join Franklin Park Coalition and REI for an afternoon of FREE fun activities and winter sports FOR ALL AGES! Enjoy the snow and the winter season in Franklin Park, Boston’s largest park. Come snowshoe on scenic Scarboro Hill, cross country ski through the Wilderness, sled down the golf course slope, build a snowman or snowwoman, and find evidence of coyotes and rabbits while animal tracking. Then warm up with hot chocolate in the Golf Clubhouse!
(Limited number of snowshoes and sleds provided. Please bring your own skis.)
Please Pre-Register: Call 617 442-4141 or email rsvp@franklinparkcoalition.org
For directions, visit our website at www.franklinparkcoalition.org.
Phone: 617-442-4141. Contact: rsvp@franklinparkcoalition.org. Cost: Free! Audience: Families. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Park Event.
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse
1 Franklin Park Rd
Dorchester, MA 02121-3252.
"From Russia with Love!" A Walking Tour of Russian Cuisine
Public Event
Where you can find the best Russian borsch, pirozhki, and caviar? What is the Russian way to drink tea and vodka?
Discover the answers at our 3-hour culinary adventure while tasting delicious authentic Russian specialties: light fluffy blintzes, delicate Siberian dumplings, imported caviar, mouth-watering desserts, and half-dozen more.
Take a shopping tour at Whole Foods Market; learn how to make traditional Russian dishes and find out the unique Russian ingredients that can spark up your every-day meals.
Visit treasured Russian food stores and restaurants: Russian Village, Babushka Deli, and Vernissage; discover “hidden” Russian food in The Fireplace and Athan’s; and enjoy interesting personal stories about their owners.
Find the best spots in Washington Square for entertainment, live music, and amazing food.
Have fun stepping into the culture of Russia!
Tour is held on Saturdays, 2p.m. - 5 p.m. rain or shine.
Phone: 617-821-7667. Contact: Julia Goldberg. Cost: $44 per person. Price includes all food (enough samples served to make up for a meal). Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: Brighton. MBTA: B-green line Washington Street or C line Washington Square. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums, Food & Dining, Historical, Tours / City Exploration.
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Brighton, Brookline
Washington Square
Washington St
Brookline, MA 02446.
For more info visit brooklinetour.com. XDance
Public Event
Artist-in-Residence Marlena Yannetti artistic directs this evening of original choreography by Emerson students. Choreographers include Michael Lupacchino, Amanda Maltz, Rachel Rosenbloom, Miguel Septien, and Ariel White.
Phone: 617-824-8369. Contact: emersonstage@emerson.edu. Cost: $5. Audience: College Students. Adults. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Green Line (Boylston), Red Line (Park), Orange Line (Chinatown). Type of Event: Arts (Performing).
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 2:00 PM.
Greene Theater
10 Boylston Pl
Boston, MA 02116-4612.
For more info visit www.emerson.edu. MFA For Valentine's Day Weekend
Public Event
The MFA features three special events for Valentine’s Day. On Saturday, February 13th at 3 p.m. the Boston Museum Trio performs a Valentine’s inspired concert Love is in the Air. On the actual holiday, take the opportunity to indulge in Bravo Restaurant’s special Valentine’s Brunch featuring live jazz music and sumptuous foods. Later, the Boston Lyric Opera presents a performance of Creating an Opera, Passions Run High on Sunday, February 14th at 2 p.m.
Pricing:
Concert- MFA members, seniors and students, $20; non-members, $25.
Bravo Brunch- Two courses, $32; Three courses, $28
Opera performance- MFA members, seniors and students, $18; non-members, $22.
Type of Event: Arts (Visual).
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 3:00 PM – Sunday, February 14, 2010, 3:00 PM.
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5523.
Need a Place to chill & have fun!
Public Event
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!
Phone: 617-635-5193. Contact: Natasha Adams. Cost: Cost is Free except Teen trips. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Forest Hills.
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Curtis Hall Community Center
20 South St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.
American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days®
Public Event
As one of the American Cancer Society’s oldest and most beloved fundraising programs, Daffodil Days empowers everyone from CEOs to school children to make it their business to help save lives by fighting back against cancer and helping to create a world with more birthdays. Although Daffodil Days involves offering daffodils to people in appreciation for their contributions, it is about more than just beautiful flowers – it is an opportunity to share hope for a word free from cancer.
Help make a difference today by becoming a Daffodil Days coordinator. Daffodil coordinators collect donations and allow friends, family members, customers, and coworkers the opportunity to support the Society’s unique mission to save lives by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back against cancer. With our site at cancer.org/daffodils it is easy to share hope and help save lives. For more about the Society's Daffodil Days, contact your American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or visi…
Phone: 800-227-2345. Contact: American Cancer Society. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Type of Event: Community / Civic Meeting, Non-Profit Fundraiser, Health, Volunteer Opportunity.
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 6:00 PM.
Across Massachusetts
9 Riverside Rd
Weston, MA 02493-2281.
Mike Dorval: Two Shows at Tommy's Comedy Lounge
Public Event
Mike Dorval: Friday, Feb. 12th at 8:30pm & Saturday, Feb. 13th at 7:30pm.
Mike has been featured in Comedy Central's Laugh Riots, numerous television commercials, and stars in the upcoming independent film, "Dick Spicketts". Most recently he toured overseas for the USO, entertaining thousands of US military personnel abroad and released his first live comedy album entitled, "We need to talk…".
Phone: 800-745-3000. Contact: Tommy's Comedy Lounge. Audience: Adults. Type of Event: Arts (Performing).
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Tommy's Comedy Lounge
74 Warrenton St
Boston, MA 02116.
For more info visit www.tommyscomedylounge.com. The Island of Slaves by Pierre Marivaux
Public Event
A delightful and disturbing mix of comedy and cruelty, The Island of Slaves depicts the plight of four people, the sole survivors of a shipwreck, who wash up on a desert island. Two of them are masters, and two of them are servants; all four are about to discover what life feels like when the boot is on the other foot.
Tickets for 1st weekend: FREE
Tickets for 2nd weekend: $18
Tickets for 3rd weekend: $25
Tickets for 4th weekend: $30
STUDENTS, TEACHERS & SENIORS (with valid ID): $15 ALL PERFORMANCES
Current Boston University Faculty, Staff and Students: $10 ALL PERFORMANCES
Dates:
February 11-March 6, 2010
Times:
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm,
Fridays at 8:00pm,
Saturdays at 4:00pm & 8:00pm;
Sundays at 2:00pm
Industry Night: Monday February 22nd 7:30pm.
Phone: 617.933.8600. Cost: Free to $30 depending on performance. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Neighborhood: South End. MBTA: Back Bay Station. Type of Event: Arts (Performing).
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Plaza Theater at The Boston Center for the Arts
539 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02116-6306.
Ralphie May
Public Event
Cost: www.ticketmaster.com. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Type of Event: Arts (Performing).
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Ave
Boston, MA 02115-2602.
XDance
Public Event
Artist-in-Residence Marlena Yannetti artistic directs this evening of original choreography by Emerson students. Choreographers include Michael Lupacchino, Amanda Maltz, Rachel Rosenbloom, Miguel Septien, and Ariel White.
Phone: 617-824-8369. Contact: emersonstage@emerson.edu. Cost: $5. Audience: College Students. Adults. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Green Line (Boylston), Red Line (Park), Orange Line (Chinatown). Type of Event: Arts (Performing).
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 8:00 PM.
Greene Theater
10 Boylston Pl
Boston, MA 02116-4612.
For more info visit www.emerson.edu. JL Cauvin: Two Shows at Nick's Comedy Stop
Public Event
JL Cauvin: Friday, Feb. 12th at 8:30pm & Saturday, Feb. 13th at 8:30pm.
J-L's act is incredibly diverse and has led to two CD releases: 2006's Racial Chameleon and 2008's Diamond Maker. He has also been featured in The Complete Idiot's Guide to Jokes.
www.jlcauvin.com.
Phone: 781-231-2500. Contact: Nick's Comedy Stop. Audience: Adults. Type of Event: Arts (Performing).
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Nick's Comedy Stop
100 Warrenton St
Boston, MA 02116.
For more info visit www.nickscomedystop.com. 31sth Annual USS CONSTITUTION Model Shipwright Guild Exhibit
Arts, Tourism & Special Events
31sth Annual USS CONSTITUTION Model Shipwright Guild Exhibit
BOSTON— Members of the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild will display their finest work in hopes of capturing the spotlight during the 31st annual show at the USS Constitution Museum. Models in the Spotlight opens to the public on Saturday, January 30th and will run through Saturday, March 20th. Admission to the Museum and the exhibit are free with donations welcome. The Museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
A total of 75 different ships created by modelers from across New England will be on display. Ranging from World War II vessels to fishing dories, ships-in-bottles to sailing vessels, these modelers have masterfully captured the richness of our maritime history in miniature. A panel of Guild members will judge qualifying entries, with awards being given to the top honorees.
Volunteers from the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild will be on hand so visitors can watch them in action, ask questions, and perhaps receiv…
Phone: 617.426.1812. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Charlestown. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums, Historical.
Sunday, February 14, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
USS Constitution Museum, Building 22
Charlestown Navy Yard
Charlestown, MA 02129.
Emmanuel Music: Sunday Cantata Series
Public Event
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.
Phone: 617.536.3356. Contact: Jessi. Cost: Free will offering. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Concerts / Live Music.
Sunday, February 14, 2010, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Emmanuel Church
15 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02116.
Walking Tour of Brookline's Jewish Cuisine
Public Event
What is it, Jewish cuisine? Find out under the expert guidance while tasting authentic Jewish food - matzo ball soup, latkes, falafel, kosher wines, noodle kugel ice cream and dozen more items from the best Brookline purveyors.
Visit many of the town's treasured Jewish food stores and restaurants - including Zaftig's, Kupel's Bagels, Rami's, Rubin's, and the Butcherie.
Discover traditions, kosher rules, and influence of different cultures that lie behind the food. Hear unique personal anecdotes about the Brookline establishments' owners and savor the rich history of Jewish Brookline and its famous residents.
Join us for this featured on TV eye-opening fabulous Boston neighborhood tour!
Rain or shine.
$44 per person; includes all the food tastings (enough for lunch). Limited to 12 people
Participants meet in the intersection of Harvard Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue (near Pizzeria UNO in Allston, 1230 Commonwealth Ave, Allston, MA02134) at 9:55AM. ). Reservation required at www.brooklinetour.com.
Phone: 617-821-7667. Contact: Julia Goldberg. Cost: $44 per person. Price includes all food (enough samples served to make up for a meal). Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: Brighton. MBTA: B-green line to Harvard Avenue, Brighton. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums, Food & Dining, Historical, Tours / City Exploration.
Sunday, February 14, 2010, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Brighton, Brookline
Harvard St
Brookline, MA 02446.
For more info visit brooklinetour.com. Seeing Songs
BostonYouthZone
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…
Phone: 617-267-9300. Contact: Ticketing. Cost: Free with General Admission. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Museum of Fine Arts Stop, Green E Line. Type of Event: Arts (Visual), Attractions & Museums, Exhibit.
Sunday, February 14, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM.
MFA, Boston
465 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5523.
For more info visit www.mfa.org. XDance
Public Event
Artist-in-Residence Marlena Yannetti artistic directs this evening of original choreography by Emerson students. Choreographers include Michael Lupacchino, Amanda Maltz, Rachel Rosenbloom, Miguel Septien, and Ariel White.
Phone: 617-824-8369. Contact: emersonstage@emerson.edu. Cost: $5. Audience: College Students. Adults. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Green Line (Boylston), Red Line (Park), Orange Line (Chinatown). Type of Event: Arts (Performing).
Sunday, February 14, 2010, 2:00 PM.
Greene Theater
10 Boylston Pl
Boston, MA 02116-4612.
For more info visit www.emerson.edu. Boston Classical Orchestra: A Borromeo Valentine
Public Event
A Borromeo Valentine
The Borromeo String Quartet (hailed by the Boston Globe as being “the finest string quartet on this planet”), the BCO String Quartet, Chia-Jung Tsay (piano), and Steven Lipsitt (clarinet) play Mozart: Clarinet Quintet and Mendelssohn: String Octet.
Phone: 617-423-3883. Contact: Quindara Dodge. Cost: $18-63. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Gvt Ctr & State. Type of Event: Arts (Performing).
Sunday, February 14, 2010, 3:00 PM.
Historic Faneuil Hall
Faneuil Hall Market Pl
Boston, MA 02109.
Handel and Haydn Society presents Zest for Love
Public Event
Celebrate the season of love with beautiful and ravishing vocal music presented with readings from Shakespeare.
Laurence Cummings, conductor
Handel and Haydn Society Chorus
Program to include:
Selections by MONTEVERDI, MARINI, BENNET, WILBYE, GESUALDO, TOMKINS, VAUTOR, and MERULA.
Phone: (617) 266-3605. Contact: Handel and Haydn Society; boxoffice@handelandhaydn.org. Cost: $35 - $72. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Symphony. Type of Event: Concerts / Live Music.
Sunday, February 14, 2010, 3:00 PM.
Old South Church
645 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02116-2804.
For more info visit www.handelandhaydn.org. “Back 2 Basics” Tea Dance Party to Benefit the Boston Living Center Nov. 8
Public Event
Phone: 617-763-8307. Contact: Rick Ward. Cost: $10. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Seniors. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: South End. MBTA: Bus #1 or Orange Line: Mass Ave stop. Type of Event: Arts (Performing), Non-Profit Fundraiser.
Sunday, February 14, 2010, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
The Verve Lounge at Rudi's Resto Cafe
811 Massachusetts Ave
Boston, MA 02118-2605.
For more info visit www.andthebeatgoesondj.net. Need a Place to chill & have fun!
Public Event
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!
Phone: 617-635-5193. Contact: Natasha Adams. Cost: Cost is Free except Teen trips. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Forest Hills.
Sunday, February 14, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Curtis Hall Community Center
20 South St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.
American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days®
Public Event
As one of the American Cancer Society’s oldest and most beloved fundraising programs, Daffodil Days empowers everyone from CEOs to school children to make it their business to help save lives by fighting back against cancer and helping to create a world with more birthdays. Although Daffodil Days involves offering daffodils to people in appreciation for their contributions, it is about more than just beautiful flowers – it is an opportunity to share hope for a word free from cancer.
Help make a difference today by becoming a Daffodil Days coordinator. Daffodil coordinators collect donations and allow friends, family members, customers, and coworkers the opportunity to support the Society’s unique mission to save lives by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back against cancer. With our site at cancer.org/daffodils it is easy to share hope and help save lives. For more about the Society's Daffodil Days, contact your American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or visi…
Phone: 800-227-2345. Contact: American Cancer Society. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Type of Event: Community / Civic Meeting, Non-Profit Fundraiser, Health, Volunteer Opportunity.
Sunday, February 14, 2010, 6:00 PM.
Across Massachusetts
9 Riverside Rd
Weston, MA 02493-2281.
The Island of Slaves by Pierre Marivaux
Public Event
A delightful and disturbing mix of comedy and cruelty, The Island of Slaves depicts the plight of four people, the sole survivors of a shipwreck, who wash up on a desert island. Two of them are masters, and two of them are servants; all four are about to discover what life feels like when the boot is on the other foot.
Tickets for 1st weekend: FREE
Tickets for 2nd weekend: $18
Tickets for 3rd weekend: $25
Tickets for 4th weekend: $30
STUDENTS, TEACHERS & SENIORS (with valid ID): $15 ALL PERFORMANCES
Current Boston University Faculty, Staff and Students: $10 ALL PERFORMANCES
Dates:
February 11-March 6, 2010
Times:
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm,
Fridays at 8:00pm,
Saturdays at 4:00pm & 8:00pm;
Sundays at 2:00pm
Industry Night: Monday February 22nd 7:30pm.
Phone: 617.933.8600. Cost: Free to $30 depending on performance. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Neighborhood: South End. MBTA: Back Bay Station. Type of Event: Arts (Performing).
Sunday, February 14, 2010, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Plaza Theater at The Boston Center for the Arts
539 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02116-6306.
Free Cogan Family Foundation Week at the MFA
Public Event
The MFA is hosting Cogan Family Foundation Vacation Week which offers a wide range of ongoing activities for children, such as art-making workshops, interactive theatrical performances, and family-oriented gallery tours. Children’s activities include: Interactive Performance: African Animals, Kung Fu Lion Dancing and Art Making: Mythic Murals.
Phone: 617.267.9300. Cost: Free for children 17 and under with paid adult admission. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Families. MBTA: E Green Line. Type of Event: Arts (Visual), Arts & Crafts.
Monday, February 15, 2010 – Friday, February 19, 2010.
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5523.
For more info visit www.mfa.org. Presidents Day (City Holiday)
Holidays
City offices closed. Sunday parking rules in effect. Boston Public Libraries closed. BCYF Community Centers are closed.
Monday, February 15, 2010.
31sth Annual USS CONSTITUTION Model Shipwright Guild Exhibit
Arts, Tourism & Special Events
31sth Annual USS CONSTITUTION Model Shipwright Guild Exhibit
BOSTON— Members of the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild will display their finest work in hopes of capturing the spotlight during the 31st annual show at the USS Constitution Museum. Models in the Spotlight opens to the public on Saturday, January 30th and will run through Saturday, March 20th. Admission to the Museum and the exhibit are free with donations welcome. The Museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
A total of 75 different ships created by modelers from across New England will be on display. Ranging from World War II vessels to fishing dories, ships-in-bottles to sailing vessels, these modelers have masterfully captured the richness of our maritime history in miniature. A panel of Guild members will judge qualifying entries, with awards being given to the top honorees.
Volunteers from the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild will be on hand so visitors can watch them in action, ask questions, and perhaps receiv…
Phone: 617.426.1812. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Charlestown. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums, Historical.
Monday, February 15, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
USS Constitution Museum, Building 22
Charlestown Navy Yard
Charlestown, MA 02129.
A Sailors Life
Public Event
-Make and take home your own piece of scrimshaw - whale bone carving, which was a popular pastime for sailors
-Learn to tie sailing knots
-Listen to popular sea shanties.
Phone: 617-720-1713. Contact: education@bostonhistory.org. Cost: Free with Admission. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Adults. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Downtown Crossing. Type of Event: Historical.
Monday, February 15, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Old State House
206 Washington St
Boston, MA 02108.
For more info visit bostonhistory.org. Seeing Songs
BostonYouthZone
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…
Phone: 617-267-9300. Contact: Ticketing. Cost: Free with General Admission. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Museum of Fine Arts Stop, Green E Line. Type of Event: Arts (Visual), Attractions & Museums, Exhibit.
Monday, February 15, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM.
MFA, Boston
465 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5523.
For more info visit www.mfa.org. Selections 10
Public Event
Gallery Talk: Thursday, February 11, 5:00 p.m.
Reception: Thursday, February 11, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Snow Date: Friday, February 12, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Selections 10 features the exemplary work of 23 MassArt faculty members who are newly hired or returning from sabbatical. Representing all facets of the college, this exhibition highlights the multidisciplinary multimedia work by our multitalented faculty. Exploring issues such as civil rights, identity, materiality, process, and mythology, the artists work in a variety of disciplines from ceramics and video to architecture, and jewelry to fashion and graphic design. Works on view include representational and abstract paintings, formal sculpture, luminescent photographs, kinetic light-works, and narrative illustrations.
Gallery Hours: Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. Sat. noon–6:00 p.m.; Wed. noon–8:00 p.m.
Phone: 617 879 7333. Contact: Darci Hanna. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Mission Hill. MBTA: Green E, Longwood. Type of Event: Arts (Visual).
Monday, February 15, 2010, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Bakalar & Paine Galleries at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
621 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5801.
Theodore Roosevelt: The Naturalist President
Public Event
Historian Douglas Brinkley discusses his new book, The Wilderness Warrior: Theodore Roosevelt and the Crusade for America.
Phone: 6175141600. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. MBTA: JFK Library/UMASS. Type of Event: Author Talk, Talks & Lectures.
Monday, February 15, 2010, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Columbia Pt
Boston, MA 02125.
For more info visit www.jfklibrary.org. Got Skills (Hip-Hop dance)
Public Event
Phone: 617-635-5193. Contact: Natasha Adams. Cost: 0. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Forest Hills.
Monday, February 15, 2010, 5:00 PM.
Curtis Hall Community Center
20 South St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.
Let's Krump
Public Event
Do You Like To Dance? The DotWell Teen Center is now offering free KRUMPING lessons to teens who would like to learn how to KRUMP or improve their KRUMPING skills. Teens will have the opportunity to learn the history and the basics of krumping. The lessons will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 5pm-7:00pm at the DotWell Teen Center located at the Dorchester House Multi-Service Center at 1353 Dorchester Ave in Dorchester MA.
Phone: 617-740-2231. Contact: Cheryl Brickey. Cost: Free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Neighborhood: Dorchester. MBTA: Red Line/ Fields Corner. Type of Event: Arts (Performing).
Monday, February 15, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
DotWell Teen Center
1353 Dorchester Ave
Dorchester, MA 02122-2932.
Need a Place to chill & have fun!
Public Event
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!
Phone: 617-635-5193. Contact: Natasha Adams. Cost: Cost is Free except Teen trips. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Forest Hills.
Monday, February 15, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Curtis Hall Community Center
20 South St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.
American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days®
Public Event
As one of the American Cancer Society’s oldest and most beloved fundraising programs, Daffodil Days empowers everyone from CEOs to school children to make it their business to help save lives by fighting back against cancer and helping to create a world with more birthdays. Although Daffodil Days involves offering daffodils to people in appreciation for their contributions, it is about more than just beautiful flowers – it is an opportunity to share hope for a word free from cancer.
Help make a difference today by becoming a Daffodil Days coordinator. Daffodil coordinators collect donations and allow friends, family members, customers, and coworkers the opportunity to support the Society’s unique mission to save lives by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back against cancer. With our site at cancer.org/daffodils it is easy to share hope and help save lives. For more about the Society's Daffodil Days, contact your American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or visi…
Phone: 800-227-2345. Contact: American Cancer Society. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Type of Event: Community / Civic Meeting, Non-Profit Fundraiser, Health, Volunteer Opportunity.
Monday, February 15, 2010, 6:00 PM.
Across Massachusetts
9 Riverside Rd
Weston, MA 02493-2281.
"Just for Laughs" Benefit at Tommy's Comedy Lounge
Public Event
This show will benefit the Red Cross’ Haiti Relief Operation by collecting a $5 minimum donation at the door. Boston’s best comedians will be giving their all at Tommy’s Comedy Lounge on Saturday, Feb. 12 at 8:30 p.m. for a chance to perform at the largest festival of it’s kind in the world: Montreal’s “Just for Laughs” Comedy Festival. Comedians will be juried and only a select few will be chosen to perform at the Canadian festival.
Phone: 800-745-3000. Contact: Tommy's Comedy Lounge. Cost: $5 minimum donation to benefit the Red Cross' Haiti Relief Operation. Audience: Adults. Type of Event: Arts (Performing).
Monday, February 15, 2010, 8:30 PM.
Tommy's Comedy Lounge
74 Warrenton St
Boston, MA 02116.
For more info visit www.tommyscomedylounge.com. Have a wild time during winter vacation!
Public Event
Be sure to sign up for the new winter vacation program for kids at Franklin Park Zoo! Much like our annual spring break program, our winter vacation programming will run from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and will consist of animal encounters, arts and crafts, games, behind-the-scenes tours, and other fun, educational activities to keep your children engaged, even while school is out. This program is for children ages 6-10.
This year’s winter break theme is Rainforests. Your child will be able to explore this unique habitat and get an up-close look at some of the amazing animals that live there, all from within our always warm, Tropical Forest exhibit building!
Pre-registration is required. To register or for more information, please call 617-989-3742 or send an e-mail to education@zoonewengland.com. To learn more about the zoo visit www.franklinparkzoo.org.
Phone: 617-989-3742. Cost: $150 for members; $175 for non-members. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums, Park Event.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 – Friday, February 19, 2010.
Franklin Park Zoo
1 Franklin Park Rd
Dorchester, MA 02121-3252.
February Vacation Week Program: Winter Works!
Public Event
Camp runs Tuesday - Friday for children ages 5-14.
The largest snowflake was fifteen inches across. One inch of rain is equal to ten inches of snow. This year during February Vacation, learn about the amazing science behind winter. How does the water in trees keep from freezing? How do animals survive buried underneath a foot of snow? Children will explore winter nature though hands-on investigations, art projects, games, and more.
Space is limited – sign up early! Please call or email for a registration packet.
Phone: 617-983-8500. Contact: bnc@massaudubon.org. Cost: Mass Audubon Members $50-$250, Nonmembers $90-$290. Fee is based on a sliding scale. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Neighborhood: Mattapan. MBTA: Orange line to Forest Hills, 21 or 31 bus to Harvard St. stop. Type of Event: Environmental Events, Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM.
Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center
500 Walk Hill St
Mattapan, MA 02126-3146.
For more info visit www.massaudubon.org. 31sth Annual USS CONSTITUTION Model Shipwright Guild Exhibit
Arts, Tourism & Special Events
31sth Annual USS CONSTITUTION Model Shipwright Guild Exhibit
BOSTON— Members of the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild will display their finest work in hopes of capturing the spotlight during the 31st annual show at the USS Constitution Museum. Models in the Spotlight opens to the public on Saturday, January 30th and will run through Saturday, March 20th. Admission to the Museum and the exhibit are free with donations welcome. The Museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
A total of 75 different ships created by modelers from across New England will be on display. Ranging from World War II vessels to fishing dories, ships-in-bottles to sailing vessels, these modelers have masterfully captured the richness of our maritime history in miniature. A panel of Guild members will judge qualifying entries, with awards being given to the top honorees.
Volunteers from the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild will be on hand so visitors can watch them in action, ask questions, and perhaps receiv…
Phone: 617.426.1812. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Charlestown. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums, Historical.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
USS Constitution Museum, Building 22
Charlestown Navy Yard
Charlestown, MA 02129.
Colonial Broadsides
Public Event
Broadsides were one-sided printed sheets that were posted in public places around town and read at public meetings. The broadsides could be official notices, petitions, advertisements, or special news items. Come to the Old State House to make your own 18th-century-style broadside to take home and share.
Phone: 617-720-1713. Contact: education@bostonhistory.org. Cost: Free with Admission. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Adults. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Downtown Crossing. Type of Event: Historical.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Old State House
206 Washington St
Boston, MA 02108.
Optical Toys
Public Event
In the early 19th century, people began to notice that the eye can be tricked into seeing something that isn’t really there. This was the beginning of animation and eventually movie making, but before the technology got that advanced, children played with toys that created optical illusions. Come and try them out for yourself!
Phone: 617-720-1713. Contact: education@bostonhistory.org. Cost: Free with Admission. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Adults. Visitors. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Downtown Crossing. Type of Event: Historical.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Old State House
206 Washington St
Boston, MA 02108.
Seeing Songs
BostonYouthZone
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…
Phone: 617-267-9300. Contact: Ticketing. Cost: Free with General Admission. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Museum of Fine Arts Stop, Green E Line. Type of Event: Arts (Visual), Attractions & Museums, Exhibit.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM.
MFA, Boston
465 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5523.
For more info visit www.mfa.org. Preschool Storyhour
BostonYouthZone
for children ages 3 to 5 accompanied by an adult.
Library: West End. Neighborhood: Downtown, West End. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Audience: Children (Ages 0-5).
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
151 Cambridge Street.
Toddler Storytime
BostonYouthZone
Library: Uphams Corner. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5).
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
500 Columbia Road
Dorchester.
Preschool Films
BostonYouthZone
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.
Library: Dudley. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Film. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5).
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
65 Warren Street
Roxbury.
Preschool Storytime
BostonYouthZone
If your child is between the ages of 3 and 5, bring them to the Codman Square branch library for storytime. Be sure to call in advance to verify that this event has not been reschedule or canceled.
Library: Codman Square. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5).
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
690 Washington Street
Dorchester.
Selections 10
Public Event
Gallery Talk: Thursday, February 11, 5:00 p.m.
Reception: Thursday, February 11, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Snow Date: Friday, February 12, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Selections 10 features the exemplary work of 23 MassArt faculty members who are newly hired or returning from sabbatical. Representing all facets of the college, this exhibition highlights the multidisciplinary multimedia work by our multitalented faculty. Exploring issues such as civil rights, identity, materiality, process, and mythology, the artists work in a variety of disciplines from ceramics and video to architecture, and jewelry to fashion and graphic design. Works on view include representational and abstract paintings, formal sculpture, luminescent photographs, kinetic light-works, and narrative illustrations.
Gallery Hours: Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. Sat. noon–6:00 p.m.; Wed. noon–8:00 p.m.
Phone: 617 879 7333. Contact: Darci Hanna. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Mission Hill. MBTA: Green E, Longwood. Type of Event: Arts (Visual).
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Bakalar & Paine Galleries at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
621 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5801.
Chess with Charlie
BostonYouthZone
Experienced chess teacher Charles Cleary will teach basic chess skills and strategies.for beginning players through advanced chess masters. All ages welcome!
Library: Hyde Park. Neighborhood: Hyde Park. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18).
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
35 Harvard Avenue.
Teen Portfolio
Public Event
Serious about art? Register for the Teen Portfolio Class!
High-school students, Grades 9-12
Learn to see what is really there. High School students will develop skills and confidence of perception by defining edges, shapes, relationships, light and shadow based in part by the book, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards. Continue through each session in order to create a portfolio that reflects disciplines in observation, figure drawing, imagination and conceptual skills. Students will build an artistic vocabulary and beginning knowledge of art history in order to participate in critiques, museum visits and visiting artist workshops.
Phone: 617-375-8159. Contact: crevelle@uses.org. Cost: FREE for Boston Public High School Students. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Neighborhood: South End. MBTA: Orange Line, (Mass ave). Type of Event: Arts (Visual), Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Children's Art Centre
36 Rutland St
Boston, MA 02118-1526.
Beginning guitar lessons for Teenagers
Public Event
Beginning Guitar Class Description:
Do you love to listen to music and wish you could play the songs you love? In this class you'll learn guitar technique and some basic theory by learning songs. You get to build a 'guitar playing toolbox' of chords as well as strumming and finger picking patterns that help you work through the initial hurdles of guitar playing: putting your fingers on the strings, reading chord charts, and singing playing simultaneously.
Phone: 617.492.5300. Contact: Susan Scotti. Cost: Cost: $132/$108 members for the semester. Partial scholarships & guitars available for those who qualify! Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Neighborhood: Cambridge. MBTA: Harvard Square. Type of Event: Arts (Performing), Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM.
Passim Center
26 Church St
Cambridge, MA 02138-3708.
For more info visit www.clubpassim.org. Need a Place to chill & have fun!
Public Event
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!
Phone: 617-635-5193. Contact: Natasha Adams. Cost: Cost is Free except Teen trips. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Forest Hills.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Curtis Hall Community Center
20 South St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.
Boston Redevelopment Authority
Boston Redevelopment Authority
Use congress street entrance/exit after 5:30 p.m.
Phone: 617-722-4300. Contact: Brian Golden. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 5:30 PM.
Boston City Hall, Kane Simonian Room #900, 9th Flr.
1 City Hall Sq
Boston, MA 02201-1020.
Economic Development and Industrial Corporation of Boston
Boston Redevelopment Authority
Use congress street entrance/exit after 5:30 p.m.
Phone: 617-722-4300. Contact: Brian Golden. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 5:30 PM.
Boston City Hall, Kane Simonian Room #900, 9th Flr.
1 City Hall Sq
Boston, MA 02201-1020.
American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days®
Public Event
As one of the American Cancer Society’s oldest and most beloved fundraising programs, Daffodil Days empowers everyone from CEOs to school children to make it their business to help save lives by fighting back against cancer and helping to create a world with more birthdays. Although Daffodil Days involves offering daffodils to people in appreciation for their contributions, it is about more than just beautiful flowers – it is an opportunity to share hope for a word free from cancer.
Help make a difference today by becoming a Daffodil Days coordinator. Daffodil coordinators collect donations and allow friends, family members, customers, and coworkers the opportunity to support the Society’s unique mission to save lives by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back against cancer. With our site at cancer.org/daffodils it is easy to share hope and help save lives. For more about the Society's Daffodil Days, contact your American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or visi…
Phone: 800-227-2345. Contact: American Cancer Society. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Type of Event: Community / Civic Meeting, Non-Profit Fundraiser, Health, Volunteer Opportunity.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 6:00 PM.
Across Massachusetts
9 Riverside Rd
Weston, MA 02493-2281.
MAKING CHANGES IN YOUNG PEOPLE'S LIVES
BostonYouthZone
Phone: 774-244-7015. Contact: Anthony Robinson. Cost: FREE. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Community / Civic Meeting.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Marshall Community Center
65 Westville St
Dorchester Center, MA 02124-1019.
MSBDC- Business Strategy for Tough Economic Times
Office of Business Development
This workshop will provide valuable perspective on sharpening your business strategy, understanding basic finance and accounting concepts, managing cash flow in a depressed economy, pursuing outside capital for your business, and more effectively navigating a difficult business environment. Register online at www.sbdc.umb.edu/training or call 617-287-7750. Space is limited.
Phone: 617-287-7750. Contact: sbdc@umb.edu. Cost: FREE. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Businesses. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Copley Square Library
700 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02116.
For more info visit www.sbdc.umb.edu. February Vacation Week Program: Winter Works!
Public Event
Camp runs Tuesday - Friday for children ages 5-14.
The largest snowflake was fifteen inches across. One inch of rain is equal to ten inches of snow. This year during February Vacation, learn about the amazing science behind winter. How does the water in trees keep from freezing? How do animals survive buried underneath a foot of snow? Children will explore winter nature though hands-on investigations, art projects, games, and more.
Space is limited – sign up early! Please call or email for a registration packet.
Phone: 617-983-8500. Contact: bnc@massaudubon.org. Cost: Mass Audubon Members $50-$250, Nonmembers $90-$290. Fee is based on a sliding scale. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Neighborhood: Mattapan. MBTA: Orange line to Forest Hills, 21 or 31 bus to Harvard St. stop. Type of Event: Environmental Events, Workshops & Classes.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM.
Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center
500 Walk Hill St
Mattapan, MA 02126-3146.
For more info visit www.massaudubon.org. Boston Public Library
Library
Trustees Meeting.
Phone: 617-536-5400 ext 4475. Contact: Jamie McGlone. MBTA: Copley Station. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 8:30 AM.
Copley Sq. Library, McKim's Orientation Room
800 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02199-8010.
31sth Annual USS CONSTITUTION Model Shipwright Guild Exhibit
Arts, Tourism & Special Events
31sth Annual USS CONSTITUTION Model Shipwright Guild Exhibit
BOSTON— Members of the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild will display their finest work in hopes of capturing the spotlight during the 31st annual show at the USS Constitution Museum. Models in the Spotlight opens to the public on Saturday, January 30th and will run through Saturday, March 20th. Admission to the Museum and the exhibit are free with donations welcome. The Museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
A total of 75 different ships created by modelers from across New England will be on display. Ranging from World War II vessels to fishing dories, ships-in-bottles to sailing vessels, these modelers have masterfully captured the richness of our maritime history in miniature. A panel of Guild members will judge qualifying entries, with awards being given to the top honorees.
Volunteers from the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild will be on hand so visitors can watch them in action, ask questions, and perhaps receiv…
Phone: 617.426.1812. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Charlestown. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums, Historical.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
USS Constitution Museum, Building 22
Charlestown Navy Yard
Charlestown, MA 02129.
Seeing Songs
BostonYouthZone
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…
Phone: 617-267-9300. Contact: Ticketing. Cost: Free with General Admission. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Museum of Fine Arts Stop, Green E Line. Type of Event: Arts (Visual), Attractions & Museums, Exhibit.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM.
MFA, Boston
465 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5523.
For more info visit www.mfa.org. Children's Films
BostonYouthZone
Short, fun films for young children. Groups Welcome.
Library: Connolly. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5).
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
433 Centre Street
Jamaica Plain.
Story Time
BostonYouthZone
Bring your child to the Dudley library for storytime. Pre-registration is required. Be sure to call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled.
Library: Dudley. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12).
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
65 Warren Street
Roxbury.
Storytime
BostonYouthZone
Stories and a craft for children ages 2-5 and their families.
Library: Faneuil. Neighborhood: Brighton. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5).
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
419 Faneuil Street
Brighton.
Preschool Films and Fun
BostonYouthZone
Preschool fun for kids ages 2 and up.
Library: Fields Corner. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Film. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5).
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
1520 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester.
Toddler Storyhour
BostonYouthZone
Toddler Storyhour is for children ages 18 months to 3. Toddlers must be accompanied by an adult. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or cancelled.
Library: West End. Neighborhood: West End. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5).
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
151 Cambridge Street.
Boston R.O.C.K. It!!! Launch Into Summer
Boston Centers for Youth & Families
Join Mayor Menino, other special guests, performance groups and more at this annual event. All youth guests will receive a goody bag with summer programming information and other treats.
Phone: 617-635-5437. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Neighborhood: Dorchester.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Strand Theatre
543 Columbia Rd
Dorchester, MA 02125-2315.
Selections 10
Public Event
Gallery Talk: Thursday, February 11, 5:00 p.m.
Reception: Thursday, February 11, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Snow Date: Friday, February 12, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Selections 10 features the exemplary work of 23 MassArt faculty members who are newly hired or returning from sabbatical. Representing all facets of the college, this exhibition highlights the multidisciplinary multimedia work by our multitalented faculty. Exploring issues such as civil rights, identity, materiality, process, and mythology, the artists work in a variety of disciplines from ceramics and video to architecture, and jewelry to fashion and graphic design. Works on view include representational and abstract paintings, formal sculpture, luminescent photographs, kinetic light-works, and narrative illustrations.
Gallery Hours: Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. Sat. noon–6:00 p.m.; Wed. noon–8:00 p.m.
Phone: 617 879 7333. Contact: Darci Hanna. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Mission Hill. MBTA: Green E, Longwood. Type of Event: Arts (Visual).
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Bakalar & Paine Galleries at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
621 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5801.
Japanimation
BostonYouthZone
Do you love Anime and Manga? Then join us every Wednesday for Anime screenings and lively discussion. For teens, ages 13-18.
Library: Grove Hall. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Book Group, Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18).
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
41 Geneva Avenue
Dorchester.
Got Skills (Hip-Hop dance)
Public Event
Phone: 617-635-5193. Contact: Natasha Adams. Cost: 0. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Forest Hills.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 5:00 PM.
Curtis Hall Community Center
20 South St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.
Let's Krump
Public Event
Do You Like To Dance? The DotWell Teen Center is now offering free KRUMPING lessons to teens who would like to learn how to KRUMP or improve their KRUMPING skills. Teens will have the opportunity to learn the history and the basics of krumping. The lessons will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 5pm-7:00pm at the DotWell Teen Center located at the Dorchester House Multi-Service Center at 1353 Dorchester Ave in Dorchester MA.
Phone: 617-740-2231. Contact: Cheryl Brickey. Cost: Free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Neighborhood: Dorchester. MBTA: Red Line/ Fields Corner. Type of Event: Arts (Performing).
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
DotWell Teen Center
1353 Dorchester Ave
Dorchester, MA 02122-2932.
Need a Place to chill & have fun!
Public Event
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!
Phone: 617-635-5193. Contact: Natasha Adams. Cost: Cost is Free except Teen trips. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Forest Hills.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Curtis Hall Community Center
20 South St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.
Game Night
BostonYouthZone
Come to Egleston Square library for Game Night and play a variety of board games. Uno, Scrabble, Dominos and more.
Library: Egleston Square. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Social Networking. Cost: Free. Audience: Seniors.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
2044 Columbus Avenue,
Roxbury.
American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days®
Public Event
As one of the American Cancer Society’s oldest and most beloved fundraising programs, Daffodil Days empowers everyone from CEOs to school children to make it their business to help save lives by fighting back against cancer and helping to create a world with more birthdays. Although Daffodil Days involves offering daffodils to people in appreciation for their contributions, it is about more than just beautiful flowers – it is an opportunity to share hope for a word free from cancer.
Help make a difference today by becoming a Daffodil Days coordinator. Daffodil coordinators collect donations and allow friends, family members, customers, and coworkers the opportunity to support the Society’s unique mission to save lives by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back against cancer. With our site at cancer.org/daffodils it is easy to share hope and help save lives. For more about the Society's Daffodil Days, contact your American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or visi…
Phone: 800-227-2345. Contact: American Cancer Society. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Type of Event: Community / Civic Meeting, Non-Profit Fundraiser, Health, Volunteer Opportunity.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 6:00 PM.
Across Massachusetts
9 Riverside Rd
Weston, MA 02493-2281.
Commercial Real Estate Networking Cocktail Event
Public Event
Join your fellow Commercial Real Estate and Building Industry professionals for a Networking Cocktail Event brought to you by Boston's ICSC NextGen Committee.
Enjoy networking and business development in a fun and relaxed environment.Take an opportunity to re-connect and socialize with peers and colleagues.
Contact: LDokos@yahoo.com. Cost: Free Admission. Audience: Adults. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Fenway-Kenmore. Type of Event: Social Networking.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Burtons Grill-Fenway
1363 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02215-3941.
The Island of Slaves by Pierre Marivaux
Public Event
A delightful and disturbing mix of comedy and cruelty, The Island of Slaves depicts the plight of four people, the sole survivors of a shipwreck, who wash up on a desert island. Two of them are masters, and two of them are servants; all four are about to discover what life feels like when the boot is on the other foot.
Tickets for 1st weekend: FREE
Tickets for 2nd weekend: $18
Tickets for 3rd weekend: $25
Tickets for 4th weekend: $30
STUDENTS, TEACHERS & SENIORS (with valid ID): $15 ALL PERFORMANCES
Current Boston University Faculty, Staff and Students: $10 ALL PERFORMANCES
Dates:
February 11-March 6, 2010
Times:
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm,
Fridays at 8:00pm,
Saturdays at 4:00pm & 8:00pm;
Sundays at 2:00pm
Industry Night: Monday February 22nd 7:30pm.
Phone: 617.933.8600. Cost: Free to $30 depending on performance. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Neighborhood: South End. MBTA: Back Bay Station. Type of Event: Arts (Performing).
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Plaza Theater at The Boston Center for the Arts
539 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02116-6306.
February Vacation Week Program: Winter Works!
Public Event
Camp runs Tuesday - Friday for children ages 5-14.
The largest snowflake was fifteen inches across. One inch of rain is equal to ten inches of snow. This year during February Vacation, learn about the amazing science behind winter. How does the water in trees keep from freezing? How do animals survive buried underneath a foot of snow? Children will explore winter nature though hands-on investigations, art projects, games, and more.
Space is limited – sign up early! Please call or email for a registration packet.
Phone: 617-983-8500. Contact: bnc@massaudubon.org. Cost: Mass Audubon Members $50-$250, Nonmembers $90-$290. Fee is based on a sliding scale. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Neighborhood: Mattapan. MBTA: Orange line to Forest Hills, 21 or 31 bus to Harvard St. stop. Type of Event: Environmental Events, Workshops & Classes.
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM.
Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center
500 Walk Hill St
Mattapan, MA 02126-3146.
For more info visit www.massaudubon.org. 31sth Annual USS CONSTITUTION Model Shipwright Guild Exhibit
Arts, Tourism & Special Events
31sth Annual USS CONSTITUTION Model Shipwright Guild Exhibit
BOSTON— Members of the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild will display their finest work in hopes of capturing the spotlight during the 31st annual show at the USS Constitution Museum. Models in the Spotlight opens to the public on Saturday, January 30th and will run through Saturday, March 20th. Admission to the Museum and the exhibit are free with donations welcome. The Museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
A total of 75 different ships created by modelers from across New England will be on display. Ranging from World War II vessels to fishing dories, ships-in-bottles to sailing vessels, these modelers have masterfully captured the richness of our maritime history in miniature. A panel of Guild members will judge qualifying entries, with awards being given to the top honorees.
Volunteers from the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild will be on hand so visitors can watch them in action, ask questions, and perhaps receiv…
Phone: 617.426.1812. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Charlestown. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums, Historical.
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
USS Constitution Museum, Building 22
Charlestown Navy Yard
Charlestown, MA 02129.
Tin Punching
Public Event
In the colonial era, Boston’s homes were lit by candlelight. Candles were often put in hole-punched tin lanterns, which were both decorative and functional. Learn how these lanterns were made by making your own punched tin decoration.
Phone: 617-720-1713. Contact: education@bostonhistory.org. Cost: Free with Admission. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Downtown Crossing. Type of Event: Historical.
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Old State House
206 Washington St
Boston, MA 02108.
Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization
City Clerk
Transportation Planning and Programming Committee meeting.
Phone: 617-973-7100. Contact: Pam Wolfe. MBTA: Tufts / New England Medical Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing.
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 10:00 AM.
State Transportation Bldg. Conference Room #4
10 Park Plz
Boston, MA 02116-3933.
For more info visit www.bostonmpo.org. Seeing Songs
BostonYouthZone
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…
Phone: 617-267-9300. Contact: Ticketing. Cost: Free with General Admission. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Museum of Fine Arts Stop, Green E Line. Type of Event: Arts (Visual), Attractions & Museums, Exhibit.
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM.
MFA, Boston
465 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5523.
For more info visit www.mfa.org. Boston Public Improvement Commission
Public Works
Hearing is subject to change at the Public Improvement Commission's discretion.
All inquires should be directed to the contact person listed.
Phone: 617-635-4961. Contact: Douglas Coughlin. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing.
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 10:00 AM.
Boston City Hall, Room #801, 8th Flr.
1 City Hall Sq
Boston, MA 02201-1020.
Toddler Storytime
BostonYouthZone
A story hour for children ages 2 and 3. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or cancelled.
Library: Roslindale. Neighborhood: Roslindale. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5).
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
4238 Washington Street.
Emmanuel Music: Free Thursday Noon Lenten Series
Public Event
Free Thursday Noon Lenten Series
February 18 – March 25, 2010
Six half-hour concerts in the historic Leslie Lindsey Chapel featuring J. S. Bach’s Six Harpsichord Partitas with a different Emmanuel musician each week.
Phone: 617.536.3356. Contact: Jessi. Cost: Free. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Concerts / Live Music.
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 12:00 PM – Thursday, March 25, 2010, 12:00 PM.
Leslie Lindsey Chapel
15 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02116.
Selections 10
Public Event
Gallery Talk: Thursday, February 11, 5:00 p.m.
Reception: Thursday, February 11, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Snow Date: Friday, February 12, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Selections 10 features the exemplary work of 23 MassArt faculty members who are newly hired or returning from sabbatical. Representing all facets of the college, this exhibition highlights the multidisciplinary multimedia work by our multitalented faculty. Exploring issues such as civil rights, identity, materiality, process, and mythology, the artists work in a variety of disciplines from ceramics and video to architecture, and jewelry to fashion and graphic design. Works on view include representational and abstract paintings, formal sculpture, luminescent photographs, kinetic light-works, and narrative illustrations.
Gallery Hours: Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. Sat. noon–6:00 p.m.; Wed. noon–8:00 p.m.
Phone: 617 879 7333. Contact: Darci Hanna. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Mission Hill. MBTA: Green E, Longwood. Type of Event: Arts (Visual).
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Bakalar & Paine Galleries at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
621 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5801.
Chess with Charlie
BostonYouthZone
Experienced chess teacher Charles Cleary will teach basic chess skills and strategies.for beginning players through advanced chess masters. All ages welcome!
Library: Hyde Park. Neighborhood: Hyde Park. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18).
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
35 Harvard Avenue.
Environment Department - Beacon Hill Architectural Commission
BLC
Agenda:
* Advisory Reviews
* Applications f/Certificates of Appropriateness
* Review of Violations
* Admininstrative Approvals
(Use congress street entrance/exit after 5:30 p.m.).
Phone: 617-635-3850. Contact: Caitlyn Greeley. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing.
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 4:00 PM – 6:50 PM.
Boston City Hall, Room #801, 8th Flr.
1 City Hall Sq
Boston, MA 02201-1020.
Need a Place to chill & have fun!
Public Event
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!
Phone: 617-635-5193. Contact: Natasha Adams. Cost: Cost is Free except Teen trips. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Forest Hills.
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Curtis Hall Community Center
20 South St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.
Salsa Libre
Public Event
Free beginner salsa lessons every Thursday (except holidays) from 5:00 to 6:00 pm at the Maverick Landing House, 31 Liverpool Street, East Boston. All ages are welcome and no dance partner is required.
Phone: 617-834-9876. Contact: Pj Schott. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: East Boston. MBTA: Maverick. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes.
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Maverick Landing Meeting House
31 Liverpool St
East Boston, MA 02128-1983.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Boston State Hospital - Citizen's Advisory Committee
Public Health Commission
Agenda:
TBD.
Phone: 617-522-7003. Contact: Beverley Johnson. MBTA: Mattapan Station - Redline. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing.
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
The Foley Building
249 River St
Boston, MA 02126-2783.
American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days®
Public Event
As one of the American Cancer Society’s oldest and most beloved fundraising programs, Daffodil Days empowers everyone from CEOs to school children to make it their business to help save lives by fighting back against cancer and helping to create a world with more birthdays. Although Daffodil Days involves offering daffodils to people in appreciation for their contributions, it is about more than just beautiful flowers – it is an opportunity to share hope for a word free from cancer.
Help make a difference today by becoming a Daffodil Days coordinator. Daffodil coordinators collect donations and allow friends, family members, customers, and coworkers the opportunity to support the Society’s unique mission to save lives by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back against cancer. With our site at cancer.org/daffodils it is easy to share hope and help save lives. For more about the Society's Daffodil Days, contact your American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or visi…
Phone: 800-227-2345. Contact: American Cancer Society. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Type of Event: Community / Civic Meeting, Non-Profit Fundraiser, Health, Volunteer Opportunity.
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 6:00 PM.
Across Massachusetts
9 Riverside Rd
Weston, MA 02493-2281.
Artist Lecture: Trenton Doyle Hancock
Public Event
A cast of characters—Torpedoboy, Loid, Homerbucas—act out a complex mythological battle of Mounds versus Vegans in the drawings, paintings, and collages of Trenton Doyle Hancock. The cosmology’s beings embody unique aesthetic ideals, acting out Hancock’s musings on color, language, emotions, and ultimately, good versus evil. Hancock has exhibited at New York’s Whitney Museum and MoMA; Texas’s Contemporary Art Museum, Houston, the Cowboys Stadium, and he has designed sets
and costumes for Ballet Austin. This lecture is in conjunction with Hancock’s Master Print residency at MassArt.
Phone: 617-879-7333. Contact: galleryinfo@massart.edu. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Neighborhood: Mission Hill. MBTA: Green E Train, Longwood. Type of Event: Arts (Visual), Talks & Lectures.
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 6:00 PM.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Tower Building
621 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5801.
For more info visit www.massart.edu. My Fair Lady
Public Event
Youth and teens from all over the city will be performing. All welcome.
Phone: 617-825-3555. Contact: Mary O'Brien. Cost: $5.00. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Seniors. Families. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Green Street or Forest Hills. Type of Event: Arts (Performing).
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Boston English High School
144 Mcbride St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130-2659.
The Island of Slaves by Pierre Marivaux
Public Event
A delightful and disturbing mix of comedy and cruelty, The Island of Slaves depicts the plight of four people, the sole survivors of a shipwreck, who wash up on a desert island. Two of them are masters, and two of them are servants; all four are about to discover what life feels like when the boot is on the other foot.
Tickets for 1st weekend: FREE
Tickets for 2nd weekend: $18
Tickets for 3rd weekend: $25
Tickets for 4th weekend: $30
STUDENTS, TEACHERS & SENIORS (with valid ID): $15 ALL PERFORMANCES
Current Boston University Faculty, Staff and Students: $10 ALL PERFORMANCES
Dates:
February 11-March 6, 2010
Times:
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm,
Fridays at 8:00pm,
Saturdays at 4:00pm & 8:00pm;
Sundays at 2:00pm
Industry Night: Monday February 22nd 7:30pm.
Phone: 617.933.8600. Cost: Free to $30 depending on performance. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Neighborhood: South End. MBTA: Back Bay Station. Type of Event: Arts (Performing).
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Plaza Theater at The Boston Center for the Arts
539 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02116-6306.
February Vacation Week Program: Winter Works!
Public Event
Camp runs Tuesday - Friday for children ages 5-14.
The largest snowflake was fifteen inches across. One inch of rain is equal to ten inches of snow. This year during February Vacation, learn about the amazing science behind winter. How does the water in trees keep from freezing? How do animals survive buried underneath a foot of snow? Children will explore winter nature though hands-on investigations, art projects, games, and more.
Space is limited – sign up early! Please call or email for a registration packet.
Phone: 617-983-8500. Contact: bnc@massaudubon.org. Cost: Mass Audubon Members $50-$250, Nonmembers $90-$290. Fee is based on a sliding scale. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Neighborhood: Mattapan. MBTA: Orange line to Forest Hills, 21 or 31 bus to Harvard St. stop. Type of Event: Environmental Events, Workshops & Classes.
Friday, February 19, 2010, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM.
Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center
500 Walk Hill St
Mattapan, MA 02126-3146.
For more info visit www.massaudubon.org. 31sth Annual USS CONSTITUTION Model Shipwright Guild Exhibit
Arts, Tourism & Special Events
31sth Annual USS CONSTITUTION Model Shipwright Guild Exhibit
BOSTON— Members of the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild will display their finest work in hopes of capturing the spotlight during the 31st annual show at the USS Constitution Museum. Models in the Spotlight opens to the public on Saturday, January 30th and will run through Saturday, March 20th. Admission to the Museum and the exhibit are free with donations welcome. The Museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
A total of 75 different ships created by modelers from across New England will be on display. Ranging from World War II vessels to fishing dories, ships-in-bottles to sailing vessels, these modelers have masterfully captured the richness of our maritime history in miniature. A panel of Guild members will judge qualifying entries, with awards being given to the top honorees.
Volunteers from the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild will be on hand so visitors can watch them in action, ask questions, and perhaps receiv…
Phone: 617.426.1812. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Charlestown. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums, Historical.
Friday, February 19, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
USS Constitution Museum, Building 22
Charlestown Navy Yard
Charlestown, MA 02129.
Tavern Games
Public Event
Experience the atmosphere of a colonial tavern with an assortment of fun, family-friendly games, and activities.
Contact: education@bostonhistory.org. Cost: Free with Admission. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Downtown Crossing. Type of Event: Historical.
Friday, February 19, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Old State House
206 Washington St
Boston, MA 02108.
Seeing Songs
BostonYouthZone
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…
Phone: 617-267-9300. Contact: Ticketing. Cost: Free with General Admission. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Museum of Fine Arts Stop, Green E Line. Type of Event: Arts (Visual), Attractions & Museums, Exhibit.
Friday, February 19, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM.
MFA, Boston
465 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5523.
For more info visit www.mfa.org. Children's Films
BostonYouthZone
Films are shown on Fridays at 10 and 11 am. Be sure to call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled.
Library: East Boston. Neighborhood: East Boston. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12).
Friday, February 19, 2010, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
276 Meridian Street.
Preschool films
BostonYouthZone
Library: Lower Mills. Neighborhood: Dorchester, Mattapan. Type of Event: Story Time. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5).
Friday, February 19, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
27 Richmond Street
Dorchester.
Selections 10
Public Event
Gallery Talk: Thursday, February 11, 5:00 p.m.
Reception: Thursday, February 11, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Snow Date: Friday, February 12, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Selections 10 features the exemplary work of 23 MassArt faculty members who are newly hired or returning from sabbatical. Representing all facets of the college, this exhibition highlights the multidisciplinary multimedia work by our multitalented faculty. Exploring issues such as civil rights, identity, materiality, process, and mythology, the artists work in a variety of disciplines from ceramics and video to architecture, and jewelry to fashion and graphic design. Works on view include representational and abstract paintings, formal sculpture, luminescent photographs, kinetic light-works, and narrative illustrations.
Gallery Hours: Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. Sat. noon–6:00 p.m.; Wed. noon–8:00 p.m.
Phone: 617 879 7333. Contact: Darci Hanna. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Mission Hill. MBTA: Green E, Longwood. Type of Event: Arts (Visual).
Friday, February 19, 2010, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Bakalar & Paine Galleries at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
621 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5801.
Game Day
BostonYouthZone
There will be a variety of board games for you to choose from. All are welcome!! Be sure to call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled.
Library: Codman Square. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Audience: Seniors.
Friday, February 19, 2010, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
690 Washington Street
Dorchester.
Teen Game Time
BostonYouthZone
Board games for teens. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled.
Library: Mattapan. Neighborhood: Mattapan. Cost: free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18).
Friday, February 19, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
1350 Blue Hill Avenue.
Need a Place to chill & have fun!
Public Event
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!
Phone: 617-635-5193. Contact: Natasha Adams. Cost: Cost is Free except Teen trips. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Forest Hills.
Friday, February 19, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Curtis Hall Community Center
20 South St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.
Boston Globe Travel Show 2010
Public Event
See the world without leaving Boston! Whether you’re looking for a getaway or curious about other parts of the world, the Boston Globe Travel Show invites you to explore travel near and far. This 3-day event features exclusive deals, trip give-aways, seminars, global exhibitors and cultural presentations. Travel experts Arthur and Pauline Frommer of Frommers guides and Patricia Schultz, author of 1000 Places to See Before You Die, will host seminars with up-to-the-minute advice.
The Boston Globe Travel Show takes place Friday, February 19 from 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm; Saturday, February 20, from 10 am - 6 pm; and Sunday, February 21 from 10 am - 4 pm at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston. Tickets are $10, children 18 and under with a parent admitted free. For more information about exhibitions, seminars and other happenings at the 2010 Boston Globe Travel Show or to purchase tickets visit: www.bostonglobetravelshow.com.
Phone: 888.210.8895. Contact: info@bostonglobetravelshow.com. Cost: $10, children 18 and under free with parent. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: South Boston. MBTA: World Trade Center Station. Type of Event: Exhibit.
Friday, February 19, 2010, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Seaport World Trade Center
Seaport World Trade Center
200 Seaport Blvd
Boston, MA 02210.
For more info visit www.bostonglobetravelshow.com. American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days®
Public Event
As one of the American Cancer Society’s oldest and most beloved fundraising programs, Daffodil Days empowers everyone from CEOs to school children to make it their business to help save lives by fighting back against cancer and helping to create a world with more birthdays. Although Daffodil Days involves offering daffodils to people in appreciation for their contributions, it is about more than just beautiful flowers – it is an opportunity to share hope for a word free from cancer.
Help make a difference today by becoming a Daffodil Days coordinator. Daffodil coordinators collect donations and allow friends, family members, customers, and coworkers the opportunity to support the Society’s unique mission to save lives by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back against cancer. With our site at cancer.org/daffodils it is easy to share hope and help save lives. For more about the Society's Daffodil Days, contact your American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or visi…
Phone: 800-227-2345. Contact: American Cancer Society. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Type of Event: Community / Civic Meeting, Non-Profit Fundraiser, Health, Volunteer Opportunity.
Friday, February 19, 2010, 6:00 PM.
Across Massachusetts
9 Riverside Rd
Weston, MA 02493-2281.
My Fair Lady
Public Event
Youth and teens from all over the city will be performing. All welcome.
Phone: 617-825-3555. Contact: Mary O'Brien. Cost: $5.00. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Seniors. Families. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Green Street or Forest Hills. Type of Event: Arts (Performing).
Friday, February 19, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Boston English High School
144 Mcbride St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130-2659.
The Island of Slaves by Pierre Marivaux
Public Event
A delightful and disturbing mix of comedy and cruelty, The Island of Slaves depicts the plight of four people, the sole survivors of a shipwreck, who wash up on a desert island. Two of them are masters, and two of them are servants; all four are about to discover what life feels like when the boot is on the other foot.
Tickets for 1st weekend: FREE
Tickets for 2nd weekend: $18
Tickets for 3rd weekend: $25
Tickets for 4th weekend: $30
STUDENTS, TEACHERS & SENIORS (with valid ID): $15 ALL PERFORMANCES
Current Boston University Faculty, Staff and Students: $10 ALL PERFORMANCES
Dates:
February 11-March 6, 2010
Times:
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm,
Fridays at 8:00pm,
Saturdays at 4:00pm & 8:00pm;
Sundays at 2:00pm
Industry Night: Monday February 22nd 7:30pm.
Phone: 617.933.8600. Cost: Free to $30 depending on performance. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Neighborhood: South End. MBTA: Back Bay Station. Type of Event: Arts (Performing).
Friday, February 19, 2010, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Plaza Theater at The Boston Center for the Arts
539 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02116-6306.
Masters of Persian Music
Public Event
Masters of Persian Music explores the rich heritage of Persian classical music and ancient Sufi and contemporary poetry. The concert features Hossein Alizadeh, the tar (plucked lute) maestro who is considered an inspiration to an entire generation of Iran’s musical culture; Kayhan Kalhor, the kamancheh (spike-fiddle) virtuoso who through his many musical collaborations, including Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Project, has been instrumental in popularizing Persian music in the West; and the remarkable young vocalist Hamid Reza Nourbakhsh, the leading disciple of the renowned Mohammad Reza Shajarian, who will be touring North America for the first time. They will be accompanied by Nima Alizadeh on robab (lute), Rouzbeh Rahimi on santur (hammered dulcimer), Alireza Hosseini on tombak (drum) and Siamak Jahangiry on ney (flute).
Cost: $40.00, $32.00, $28.00.
Friday, February 19, 2010, 8:00 PM.
Sanders Theatre
45 Quincy St
Cambridge, MA 02138-3003.
For more info visit www.worldmusic.org. Taken By Trees & El Perro Del Mar
Public Event
Taken by Trees is the solo project of Victoria Bergsman, former lead singer for the Concretes. For her most recent album, East of Eden, Bergman undertook a dramatic and transformative trip to Pakistan to collaborate and record with local folkloric musicians. The resulting songs, including a cover of Animal Collective’s “My Girls” (re-titled “My Boys”) blur preconceived notions of the traditional and contemporary.
Under the pseudonym El Perro del Mar, vocalist Sarah Assbring sings with a deep and meaningful longing. Her tender voice is underscored by shimmering pop and folk melodies, as documented on her most recent album Love is Not Pop, which features its own remarkable cover, an interpretation of Lou Reed’s “Heavenly Arms.”.
Cost: $15.00.
Friday, February 19, 2010, 8:00 PM.
Cambridge YMCA Theatre
820 Massachusetts Ave
Central Sq
Cambridge, MA 02139.
For more info visit www.worldmusic.org.