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Monday Residencies: The Fringe

The Fringe are one of the genuine living treasures of the Boston jazz scene.

Event Date: 
Mon, 06/03/2013 - 22:30
Mon, 06/10/2013 - 22:30
Mon, 06/17/2013 - 22:30
Mon, 06/24/2013 - 22:30

Monday Residencies: Jerry Bergonzi Group

Tenor saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi is an internationally recognized jazz performer, composer, author and educator. His music is renowned for its innovation, mastery, and integrity. Relentless drive, inner fire, total command, awesome technique, elastic lyricism, rich resonance, world-class, a musical visionary, are among the rave reviews credited to his sound.

Event Date: 
Mon, 06/03/2013 - 20:00
Mon, 06/10/2013 - 20:00
Mon, 06/17/2013 - 20:00
Mon, 06/24/2013 - 20:00

Kevin Harris Project

When the unmistakable musical influences of Thelonious Monk, Danilo Perez, and Charlie Parker intersect with J.S. Bach, Scott Joplin, and the folkloric rhythms of Cuba, could one possibly conceptualize the celebration that occurs at that intersection? Boston-based jazz pianist Kevin Harris plays a distinctive combination of traditional and contemporary music that seeks to explore such a crossroads.

Event Date: 
Sun, 06/02/2013 - 21:00

The Choose Your Own Opera

This spring OperaHub is bringing back this audience-participation-determination romp through some of the most beautiful and some of the silliest selections from the operatic repertoire. Which characters do you want to follow? Should they all die tragic deaths or have a big party at the end? These choices and more are in your hands.

Created by and featuring: Meghan Zuver, Christie Lee Gibson, Jennifer Weiman, Adrian Jones, Paul Shafer, and Emily Howe.

Event Date: 
Sun, 06/02/2013 - 19:30

Mid-Week Session: The Syrinx Effect

The Syrinx Effect is Kate Olson and Naomi Siegel - a duo that plays contemporary, improvised chamber music with electronics. Naomi plays trombone with guitar pedals and Kate plays soprano saxophone with laptop and other toys. The duo got their start curating the Racer Sessions in Seattle, and have gone on to perform prolifically in the Seattle area, collaborating with many of the mainstays of the Northwest jazz and improvised music scenes.

Event Date: 
Wed, 05/29/2013 - 22:00

Mid-Week Session: Eric Hofbauer Quintet: Prehistoric Jazz; The Rite & 100 Years of Revolution

On May 29th, 100 years to the day of the premiere of Stravinsky’s ‘Rite of Spring’, the Eric Hofbauer Quintet will perform a 21st century rendering of the work entitled ‘Prehistoric Jazz: The Rite & 100 Years of Revolution’.

Event Date: 
Wed, 05/29/2013 - 21:00

Ricky Nelson Remembered Featuring Matthew & Gunnar Nelson

He is the only artist to have a No. 1 song, No. 1 movie and No. 1 TV show in the same week. Life Magazine coined the phrase 'Teen Idol' after him, and he is credited with pioneering the country rock sound. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Nelson's life and music touched millions; his twin sons, multi-platinum recording artists, Matthew & Gunnar Nelson, relive the music and memories in their multimedia event, RICKY NELSON REMEMBERED. 

Event Date: 
Fri, 08/02/2013 - 20:00

Miss Massachusetts 2013

A Preliminary to the Miss America Organization, the largest scholarship foundation in the world for women. Friday,  June 28 at 7pm is the preliminary pageant. All contestants will compete in Talent, Evening wear, onstage questions and swimsuit.

Saturday, June 29 is the final night of competition. The top ten contestants will compete in Talent, Evening wear, Swimsuit. The evening culminates with the crowning of the New Miss Massachusetts, who will compete for the title of Miss America.

Event Date: 
Fri, 06/28/2013 - 19:00
Sat, 06/29/2013 - 19:00

Happy Together Tour 2013

In the three years since The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie brought back some friends for the 25th Anniversary tour in 2010, HAPPY TOGETHER has become one of the most successful summer tours in existence, constantly hitting the road and celebrating the music of the 60's for thousands of "Happy" fans to enjoy across North America.
 

Event Date: 
Tue, 06/25/2013 - 19:30

Diane Kelley Dance Studio: Hats Off to 25 Years

Diane Kelley Dance Studio's 25th annual end of the season performance promises outstanding costumes, choreography, props, sets and staging. Students present their work on Sunday, June 16th at 1pm.

Ticket Prices: $22-$26; Discounts available. Please call the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.

Event Date: 
Sun, 06/16/2013 - 13:00

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