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King's Chapel Concert Series: Music for Flute & Organ

Danish flutist, Eva Ostergaard, principal flute of the Danish Royal Opera, returns to King's Chapel Concert Series this fall. She and organist Heinrich Christensen were schoolmates in Denmark and began performing together when they were teenagers. Eva and Heinrich have chosen a program that includes selections from Bach's Suite in b minor, Daniel Pinkham's Miracles, and two new works composed for this concert. Summary: Danish flutist, Eva Ostergaard, principal flute of the Danish Royal Opera, returns to King's Chapel Concert Series this fall. She and organist Heinrich Christensen were schoolmates in Denmark and began performing together when they were teenagers. Eva and Heinrich have chosen a program that includes selections from Bach's Suite in b minor, Daniel Pinkham's Miracles, and two new works composed for this concert. Sunday, November 29, 2009, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. King's Chapel Corner of School & Tremont Streets Boston MA. For more info visit www.kings-chapel.org.

Carols & Coloratura- Holiday Offerings

Carols & Coloratura - Holiday Offerings Jill Malin, soprano Heinrich Christensen, harpsichord To Reserve: There is no fee for this event. Reservations are not required. Summary: Carols & Coloratura - Holiday Offerings Jill Malin, soprano Heinrich Christensen, harpsichord To Reserve: There is no fee for this event. Reservations are not required. Thursday, December 3, 2009, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM. Boston Athenaeum 10 1/2 Beacon St Boston MA 02108 617.720.7600. For more info visit www.bostonathenaeum.org.

Teapot in a Tempest: The Boston Tea Party of 1773, Part I

The Boston Tea Party was part of a movement that was larger than Boston. Tufts University Professor Benjamin Carp, author of the forthcoming book Teapot in a Tempest, discusses what led to American outrage in 1773, who became politically active in protesting the Tea Act, and why it ended with the destruction of the tea in Boston harbor. Learn about the global forces of trade and empire that influenced the colonies and why Boston became the site for this grassroots protest. $5; Free for Old South Meeting House members. Summary: The Boston Tea Party was part of a movement that was larger than Boston. Tufts University Professor Benjamin Carp, author of the forthcoming book Teapot in a Tempest, discusses what led to American outrage in 1773, who became politically active in protesting the Tea Act, and why it ended with the destruction of the tea in Boston harbor. Learn about the global forces of trade and empire that influenced the colonies and why Boston became the site for this grassroots protest. $5; Free for Old South Meet… Thursday, December 3, 2009, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM. Old South Meeting House 310 Washington Street Boston, MA 02108. For more info visit www.oldsouthmeetinghouse.org.

Thanksgiving Traditions & Christmas Controversies

Admission during the holiday event: Adults $5 Seniors and College Students $4.50 Children Ages 5-17 $1.50. Did early Bostonians celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year? If so, how? If not, why not? Come to the Paul Revere House, home of Boston's favorite patriot, to find out! Costumed interpreters acquaint visitors with days of thanksgiving, which the governor might declare at any time of year to express gratitude for good fortune. Find out about colonial controversies surrounding the observance of Christmas. Offended by rowdy celebrations of Christmas popular in England (and by the observance of any anniversary day not specified in the Bible), Boston Puritans outlawed the celebration of Christmas at times during the 1600s. By the Reveres' era, however, even Puritans sometimes treated themselves to delectable thanksgiving feasts scheduled suspiciously close to December 25! New Year's Day was an occasion for exchanging small gifts, and for the needy to demand favors from the rich. Coloni… Summary: Admission during the holiday event: Adults $5 Seniors and College Students $4.50 Children Ages 5-17 $1.50. Did early Bostonians celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year? If so, how? If not, why not? Come to the Paul Revere House, home of Boston's favorite patriot, to find out! Costumed interpreters acquaint visitors with days of thanksgiving, which the governor might declare at any time of year to express gratitude for good fortune. Find out about colonial controversies surrounding the ob… Saturday, December 5, 2009, 9:30 AM – 4:15 PM. Paul Revere House 19 North Square Boston MA 02113. For more info visit www.paulreverehouse.org.

The Annual Holiday Open House

Happy Birthday to Old South Meeting House! The Meeting House opens its doors to one and all for a celebration of its 280th year! Free admission, museum shop discounts, music and activities all weekend long. Summary: Happy Birthday to Old South Meeting House! The Meeting House opens its doors to one and all for a celebration of its 280th year! Free admission, museum shop discounts, music and activities all weekend long. Saturday, December 5, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Old South Meeting House 310 Washington Street Boston, MA 02108. For more info visit www.oldsouthmeetinghouse.org.

Thanksgiving Traditions & Christmas Controversies

Admission during the holiday event: Adults $5 Seniors and College Students $4.50 Children Ages 5-17 $1.50. Did early Bostonians celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year? If so, how? If not, why not? Come to the Paul Revere House, home of Boston's favorite patriot, to find out! Costumed interpreters acquaint visitors with days of thanksgiving, which the governor might declare at any time of year to express gratitude for good fortune. Find out about colonial controversies surrounding the observance of Christmas. Offended by rowdy celebrations of Christmas popular in England (and by the observance of any anniversary day not specified in the Bible), Boston Puritans outlawed the celebration of Christmas at times during the 1600s. By the Reveres' era, however, even Puritans sometimes treated themselves to delectable thanksgiving feasts scheduled suspiciously close to December 25! New Year's Day was an occasion for exchanging small gifts, and for the needy to demand favors from the rich. Coloni… Summary: Admission during the holiday event: Adults $5 Seniors and College Students $4.50 Children Ages 5-17 $1.50. Did early Bostonians celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year? If so, how? If not, why not? Come to the Paul Revere House, home of Boston's favorite patriot, to find out! Costumed interpreters acquaint visitors with days of thanksgiving, which the governor might declare at any time of year to express gratitude for good fortune. Find out about colonial controversies surrounding the ob… Sunday, December 6, 2009, 9:30 AM – 4:15 PM. Paul Revere House 19 North Square Boston MA 02113. For more info visit www.paulreverehouse.org.

The Annual Holiday Open House

Happy Birthday to Old South Meeting House! The Meeting House opens its doors to one and all for a celebration of its 280th year! Free admission, museum shop discounts, music and activities all weekend long. Summary: Happy Birthday to Old South Meeting House! The Meeting House opens its doors to one and all for a celebration of its 280th year! Free admission, museum shop discounts, music and activities all weekend long. Sunday, December 6, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Old South Meeting House 310 Washington Street Boston, MA 02108. For more info visit www.oldsouthmeetinghouse.org.

Teapot in a Tempest: The Boston Tea Party of 1773, Part II

The Boston Tea Party lives on in history and memory, inspiring speakers for and against slavery, women's suffragists, anti-immigration advocates, Gandhi, Sun Yat-sen, Martin Luther King Jr and countless modern tax protests. But most of the images of the Tea Party are wrong, the Mohawk disguises are misunderstood and Americans' penchant for coffee has little to do with politics. Join us as Professor Benjamin Carp discusses how to best understand and remember the Boston Tea Party. $5; Free for Old South Meeting House members. Summary: The Boston Tea Party lives on in history and memory, inspiring speakers for and against slavery, women's suffragists, anti-immigration advocates, Gandhi, Sun Yat-sen, Martin Luther King Jr and countless modern tax protests. But most of the images of the Tea Party are wrong, the Mohawk disguises are misunderstood and Americans' penchant for coffee has little to do with politics. Join us as Professor Benjamin Carp discusses how to best understand and remember the Boston Tea Party. $5; Free for Old South… Thursday, December 10, 2009, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM. Old South Meeting House 310 Washington Street Boston, MA 02108. For more info visit www.oldsouthmeetinghouse.org.

Francis Collins at Park Street Church

Part of the Sharing the Journey Guest Speaker Series taking place throughout Park Street Church’s 200th anniversary year in 2009. Francis Collins, Former Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), will be speaking at Park Street Church. Collins is noted for his landmark discoveries of disease genes and for leading the successful effort to complete Human Genome Project (HGP), directed at mapping and sequencing all of the human DNA. Summary: Part of the Sharing the Journey Guest Speaker Series taking place throughout Park Street Church’s 200th anniversary year in 2009. Francis Collins, Former Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), will be speaking at Park Street Church. Collins is noted for his landmark discoveries of disease genes and for leading the successful effort to complete Human Genome Project (HGP), directed at mapping and sequencing all of the human DNA. Sunday, December 13, 2009, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM. Park Street Church One Park Street Boston, MA 02108 617-523-3383. For more info visit www.parkstreet.org.

Francis Collins at Park Street Church

Part of the Sharing the Journey Guest Speaker Series taking place throughout Park Street Church’s 200th anniversary year in 2009. Francis Collins, Former Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), will be speaking at Park Street Church. Collins is noted for his landmark discoveries of disease genes and for leading the successful effort to complete Human Genome Project (HGP), directed at mapping and sequencing all of the human DNA. Summary: Part of the Sharing the Journey Guest Speaker Series taking place throughout Park Street Church’s 200th anniversary year in 2009. Francis Collins, Former Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), will be speaking at Park Street Church. Collins is noted for his landmark discoveries of disease genes and for leading the successful effort to complete Human Genome Project (HGP), directed at mapping and sequencing all of the human DNA. Sunday, December 13, 2009, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Park Street Church One Park Street Boston, MA 02108 617-523-3383. For more info visit www.parkstreet.org.

Francis Collins at Park Street Church

Part of the Sharing the Journey Guest Speaker Series taking place throughout Park Street Church’s 200th anniversary year in 2009. Francis Collins, Former Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), will be speaking at Park Street Church. Collins is noted for his landmark discoveries of disease genes and for leading the successful effort to complete Human Genome Project (HGP), directed at mapping and sequencing all of the human DNA. Summary: Part of the Sharing the Journey Guest Speaker Series taking place throughout Park Street Church’s 200th anniversary year in 2009. Francis Collins, Former Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), will be speaking at Park Street Church. Collins is noted for his landmark discoveries of disease genes and for leading the successful effort to complete Human Genome Project (HGP), directed at mapping and sequencing all of the human DNA. Sunday, December 13, 2009, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Park Street Church One Park Street Boston, MA 02108 617-523-3383. For more info visit www.parkstreet.org.

The 236th Anniversary Boston Tea Party Annual Reenactment

Sponsored by Salada Tea and Boston's luxurious Liberty Hotel. On December 16, 1773, over 5,000 angry colonists crowded into the Meeting House to protest a tax on tea. In this spirited reenactment of that fateful night, you will be transported back in time to witness the fiery debate and bold act of protest that we now call the Boston Tea Party. Tickets on sale in October. Summary: Sponsored by Salada Tea and Boston's luxurious Liberty Hotel. On December 16, 1773, over 5,000 angry colonists crowded into the Meeting House to protest a tax on tea. In this spirited reenactment of that fateful night, you will be transported back in time to witness the fiery debate and bold act of protest that we now call the Boston Tea Party. Tickets on sale in October. Sunday, December 13, 2009, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Old South Meeting House 310 Washington Street Boston, MA 02108. For more info visit www.oldsouthmeetinghouse.org.

The 236th Anniversary Boston Tea Party Annual Reenactment

Take on the role of a Patriot or Loyalist and participate in a spirited, interactive town meeting to debate the colonial tea tax. Will you side with the Patriots and demand the tea is sent back to England? Or will you agree with the Loyalists that we should pay the tax? There are rumblings in the hall that the Sons of Liberty have other plans! Then, witness the destruction of the tea in a theatrical storytelling piece that will transport you back to Boston Harbor on the night of December 16, 1773. Tickets required. Summary: Take on the role of a Patriot or Loyalist and participate in a spirited, interactive town meeting to debate the colonial tea tax. Will you side with the Patriots and demand the tea is sent back to England? Or will you agree with the Loyalists that we should pay the tax? There are rumblings in the hall that the Sons of Liberty have other plans! Then, witness the destruction of the tea in a theatrical storytelling piece that will transport you back to Boston Harbor on the night of December 16, 1773. Ti… Sunday, December 13, 2009, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Old South Meeting House 310 Washington Street Boston, MA 02108 (617) 482-6439. For more info visit www.oldsouthmeetinghouse.org.

Francis Collins at Park Street Church

Part of the Sharing the Journey Guest Speaker Series taking place throughout Park Street Church’s 200th anniversary year in 2009. Francis Collins, Former Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), will be speaking at Park Street Church. Collins is noted for his landmark discoveries of disease genes and for leading the successful effort to complete Human Genome Project (HGP), directed at mapping and sequencing all of the human DNA. Summary: Part of the Sharing the Journey Guest Speaker Series taking place throughout Park Street Church’s 200th anniversary year in 2009. Francis Collins, Former Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), will be speaking at Park Street Church. Collins is noted for his landmark discoveries of disease genes and for leading the successful effort to complete Human Genome Project (HGP), directed at mapping and sequencing all of the human DNA. Sunday, December 13, 2009, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Park Street Church One Park Street Boston, MA 02108 617-523-3383. For more info visit www.parkstreet.org.

Tea with Miss Rose

In the early 20th Century, Boston Brahmin Rose Standish Nichols gathered a regular crowd at her townhouse on Beacon Hill to discuss art, politics, and world affairs over a cup of Hu-Kwa. Belinda Rathbone, co-author of "Tea with Miss Rose," offers a glimpse into the fascinating life and times of Rose Nichols and her famous tea parties. Learn recipes for tea cakes, and the best "ingredients" for lively conversations for a proper tea party! Booksigning to follow. $5; Free for Old South Meeting House members. Summary: In the early 20th Century, Boston Brahmin Rose Standish Nichols gathered a regular crowd at her townhouse on Beacon Hill to discuss art, politics, and world affairs over a cup of Hu-Kwa. Belinda Rathbone, co-author of "Tea with Miss Rose," offers a glimpse into the fascinating life and times of Rose Nichols and her famous tea parties. Learn recipes for tea cakes, and the best "ingredients" for lively conversations for a proper tea party! Booksigning to follow. $5; Free for Old South Meeting House membe… Thursday, December 17, 2009, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM. Old South Meeting House 310 Washington Street Boston, MA 02108. For more info visit www.oldsouthmeetinghouse.org.