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When What Where June 1-July 15 Michael Oatman's You Are Here exhibit (Art exhibition) Oatman's work in progress, "You Are Here," is a 21st century portrait that will be created within the gallery with West Cambridge citizens. The subjects will be filmed for 10 minutes and will use green screen technology to place the subject in a Cambridge landscape of their choice, ultimately creating a 'still' image from the video. Over the next month the public exhibit will change dramatically as filming takes place and fills the gallery. The final outcome of this project will be a permanent public art commission displayed on three high-definition television monitors in the new West Cambridge Youth and Community Center/VFW on Huron Avenue. The exhibition continues through July 15. Gallery Hours: Monday: 8:30am-8pm; Tuesday: 8:30am-5pm; Wednesday: 8:30am-8pm; Thursday: 8:30am-5pm; Friday: 8:30am-12 noon. http://www.cambridgema.gov/CAC/Exhibitions/current.cfm 617-349-4380 CAC Gallery, City Hall Annex, 2nd floor 344 Broadway Cambridge, MA 02139 June 4, 11, 18, 25 starts at 6pm "Not Your Average Night Out" Movie Series (movies) Thursdays in June. Entertainment begins at 6:00 p.m., movies begin at sundown. Grab your girlfriend, your boyfriend, or a group, and enjoy free movie nights on South Garden. Come to the Center for dinner, enjoy discounted parking, fun pre-movie activities and great movies on the lawn. Thursday, June 4: Ferris Bueller's Day Off; Thursday, June 11: The Wedding Singer; Thursday, June 18: Back to the Future; Thursday, June 25: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. http://prudentialcenter.com 617-236-3100 prucsd@gmail.com The Shops at Prudential Center South Garden 800 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02199 Mondays, starting June 15 2:00 - 6:30 Bedford Farmers' Market Bedford Farmers Market Opens Monday, June 15: Monday is Market Day!! Fresh local produce will be waiting for you. Fabulous locally grown veggies and fruits, fresh fish, grass-fed meat, delicious baked goods, scrumptious specialty foods, community table, local artisans, and entertainment. We are located at Depot Park on the corners of South Road, Railroad Ave., and Loomis Street. The market runs every Monday from 2:00 - 6:30, from June 15 to October 19, rain or shine. We have several terrific events scheduled for children throughout the season. On Monday, June 15 and Monday, June 22, we will have a Plant a Seed event. We have marigold and sunflower seeds donated by Harris Seed Company. We will supply the dirt, small cups, water and seeds. Children will be able to plant the seeds in a cup, watch them grow at home and then transplant them in a yard or flower box. On June 22, we will also have Green Day. Green Day is recycle day for children. Bring books, puzzles, games, and toys and swap them for something else. No money is needed. Wear green and get a special prize. June 29 will be Bike to Market Day. http://www.bedfordmarket.org 781-275-2464 bsrpurchia@aol.com Depot Park, Bedford, MA On the corners of South Road, Railroad Ave., and Loomis Street. Thursdays, June 18-Oct. 29 11:00 AM-6:00 PM Farmer's Market Locally grown and fresher produce every thursday. Open air market at Brigham Circle. http://www.missionhillmainstreets.org 617-427-7399 christine@missionhillmainstreets.org 735 Tremont st at Brigham Circle, Boston June 24-June 27 7:30pm A Workshop of Original Student Plays (theatre) Harvard-Radcliffe Summer Theatre presents A Workshop of Original Student Plays. The workshop features two student-written pieces, Alex Breaux's Still Fighting It and Jack Cutmore-Scott's Breaking Up. Still Fighting It involves three different story threads that explore what it means to grow up, dealing with the consequences of one's actions, and the ambivalence that can ruin relationships. It balances humor with drama, in addition to a hella sick soundtrack. In Breaking Up, one young man, 'A', is sitting in his apartment waiting for his flat-mate, 'B' to return from a date, on which he had intended to break up with his girlfriend. The story that B tells is quite clearly a fictional account of what took place, and A confronts B about the ridiculousness of the story. B retells the story. This structure of retelling the story with significant changes is repeated a few times, ­and with each rendition of the story, a heightened level of physical energy and absurdity is achieved. Select performances will be followed by a reception with the director, playwrights, and actors. http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~hrst/2009/ hrst2009@gmail.com Loeb Drama Center Experimental Theatre, 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA Thurs., June 25 10:00am to 12noon "Design of the Senses" - Seminar As part of the 2009 Spring Home Design Seminar Series presented in conjunction with Design New England Magazine and Van Millwork, "Design of the Senses" will help you discover how your senses can guide and stimulate the architectural and interior design of your living space. Presented by Eleven Interiors, Hickox Williams Architects and Van Millwork. This is a free seminar but space is limited, complimentary brunch provided, pre-register at 508-966-4141. http://www.vanmillwork.com 508-966-4141 Van Millwork 65 Crawford St. Needham, MA Fri., June 26 6:30-9:30 Thirst Relief International Fundraiser (fundraiser, charity) Kate Rose Photography, a portrait and wedding photography boutique located in downtown Natick, is planning its first fundraiser to help Thirst Relief International in its mission to bring clean drinking water to communities in need around the world. They will be holding a raffle as well as offering a promotional rate on portrait sessions to those who donate. Five winners will receive a gift certificate for a portrait session and print credit, each worth $500. Kate and Michael, owners of Kate Rose Photography, will host an open house at their new studio in downtown Natick the evening of June 26, from 6:30-9:30, and invite you to stop by to say hello, visit the new studio, and drop off your donations. Donations may also be made online at www.thirstrelief.org or by mailing a check. Please visit www.kateroseblog.com for more details or call 888.221.0570. The promotion and raffle will run through June 27th. http://www.kateroseblog.com 888.221.0570 Kate Rose Photography Studio 11 North Main Street, Natick MA 01760 Fri., June 26 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Turtle Lane Mystery Theatre Fundraiser, Hosted by Hank Phillipi Ryan (theatre) Hank Phillipi Ryan hosts Murder Mystery Theater fundraiser, June 26 @ 8p.m. Tickets: $25. Call 617-244-0169 or order online at www.turtlelane.org. More info: turtlelanesoup@comcast.net http://www.turtlelane.org 617-244-0169 turtlelanesoup@comcast.net Turtle Lane Playhouse, 283 Melrose St., Newton, MA 02466 Fri. & Sat., June 26 & 27 1130 a.m to close both days MSPCA benefit at UNO Chicago Grill (fundraiser--"dough raiser") Stop in for a meal at your local UNO Chicago Grill, to benefit the MSPCA Angell --email KATunos@aol.com for info **and to get a free voucher for this event, (or contact the MSPCA directly)***your server/host must know you are there for the MSPCA for them to benefit!!! http://www.mspca.org/site/PageServer 814-270-0194 KATunos@aol.com for information and voucher All UNO Chicago Grills in Massachusetts Fri., June 26 - Sun., June 28 2009 New England Wild West Fest (rodeo, festival) The 2009 New England Wild West Fest Presented by Eaton Vance and State Street Corporation is a one of a kind Western themed festival full of great food, family fun, and world class rodeo action. The Fest is the signature fundraising event of the Spirit of the American Cowboy Foundation, a Boston, MA based non-profit organization dedicated to raising money for children's cancer research. http://www.cowboyspirit.org 781-626-2386 Marshfield Fairgrounds, Marshfield MA Sat., June 27 and Sun., June 28 10:00AM ­ 5:00PM Free Blood Pressure Screenings at Partners HealthCare Boston Health & Fitness Expo (health fair) An estimated 26.4 percent of adults in Massachusetts have been informed by their physician that they have high blood pressure. Nationally, an estimated 74 million adults in the U.S. ­ nearly one in three ­ suffer from high blood pressure, and approximately 30 percent are not even aware that they have the condition. To address this public health concern, The Boston Fire Department and IAFF Local 718 will be in attendance at an interactive booth at 7 NBC & CW 56 Partners HealthCare Boston Health & Fitness Expo that is designed to raise awareness of high blood pressure. Visitors to this booth will be able to get their blood pressure checked and take a guided tour through an oversized blood vessel! This booth is made available through a collaboration between the International Association of Fire Fighters and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. Visit www.stopdropcontrol.com to learn more. For additional information, contact Stacia Harrison at 212-229-8436. Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street, Boston, MA Sat., June 27 & Sun., June 28 11 am to 5 pm Winslowshire Festival for the Animals (music, festival, fundraiser) Huzzah! The second annual Winslowshire Festival for the Animals returns to The Winslow Animal Farm Sanctuary in Norton, MA on June 27th and 28th of 2009. All ticket sales go to benefit the Winslow Farm Sanctuary which provides a safe "quality for life" farm for over 200 animals. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children ages 5 - 13. Specials include a two day pass at $15.00 and Come dressed in Renaissance Attire for $2.00 off! http://www.winslowshire.com giazz@comcast.net 37 Eddy Street, Norton, MA Sun., June 28 noon-4:00pm STARmazing Race (scvanger hunt) WIN! New England Revolution Tickets - Depeche Mode Tickets - Races at F1 Boston ­ Prizes from Harpoon Brewery- a Rock Band - and much more! Sunday, June 28th is the 3rd Annual STARmazing Race, a unique team scavenger hunt that takes place throughout downtown Boston. Teams will race against the clock ­ and each other ­to solve clues and raise funds for Starlight. All ages are welcome to come out and support Starlight Children's Foundation by putting together a team for the race. Ticket are $40 and include lunch, prizes, raffles, heavy goodie bags and a finale celebration at Kings Lounge. All funds raised will directly support seriously ill children and families in New England. Starlight is dedicated to helping seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities. Please come out and support the race! For more information visit www.starlightnewengland.org or call (617) 241-9911. http://www.starlightnewengland.org 617-241-9911 race@starlight.org START: California Pizza Kitchen, at 137 Stuart Street at noon! Mon., June 29 7pm Franklin Park Photo History Book Release and Celebration (book group, reading) Franklin Park Photo History Book Release and Celebration ­ Monday, June 29th from 7-10 pm at Doyle's Café on Washington Street in JP. Hear stories and park history from the book's editor, see old photographs from 1880 through today. If you grew up near Franklin Park, spent long hours there as a child, or have just discovered this lush 527-acre greenspace, you will love seeing old pictures of the Zoo animals, of outings in the picnic groves, and the myriad activities that have brought generations to Franklin Park. At Doyle's Café, 3484 Washington Street in Jamaica Plain. For more information and directions, go to website or call ... http://www.franklinparkcoalition.org 617-442-4141 sophie@franklinparkcoalition.org 3484 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Tues., June 30 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm Axiom Gallery for New and Experimental Media dorkbot-boston is a monthly gathering of people doing strange things with electricity. Artists, designers, engineers, students, scientists, hackers and anyone else interested in the creative use of electricity are encouraged to attend. dorkbot meetings are free, family-freindly and open to the public. Bring your projects, in whatever state they are in, and bring 10 friends! This summer, dorkbot will present: hands-on workshops, outdoor hacking events (Breadboards and BBQ), tours of interactive entertainment venues, and internationally known tinkerers. To participate, please visit dorkbotboston.com and join our mailing list. dorkbot-boston is thrilled to be working with Axiom Gallery for New and Experimental Media to host our June meeting. OpenDork - Everyone is encouraged to bring your own recently completed or projects-in-progress for OpenDork, a lightning round-the-room session of peer-review and general showing-off. Art and technology projects at all stages (sketchbook to polished) and of all levels of complexity are welcomed. This is the perfect chance to say, "Hey, I'm trying to do something interesting... here is what I've got so far. Can anyone offer suggestions to move forward?" http://www.axiomart.org/ dorkbotboston@gmail.com Directions: AXIOM is located on the ground floor level of the Green Street Subway ("T") station on the Orange line, at the corner of Amory and Green Streets in Jamaica Plain, MA Get Direction: http://tinyurl.com/muydr5 Tues., June 30 8 p.m. Annie Sharkey's Cabaret Concert (music) Annie Sharkey, a Newton resident and longtime vocalist in the Boston area, will introduce her new cd, My Heart on My Sleeve. Annie's five-piece band features pianist Mark Shilansky and other veteran musicians. The performance will include big band and show tunes. http://www.scullersjazz.com/attractions.html?monthnumb=6 617-562-4111 info@woonteilerink.com Scullers Jazz Club Doubletree Hotel 400 Soldiers Field Road Boston, MA

When What Where Wed., July 1 6-8pm Fête on the 1st (independence day, fundraiser, happy hour) Generation Progress invites you and your friends to join us as we kick off the holiday weekend! We're hoping for some summer weather (finally!) as we enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvre, courtesy of the classy folks at 28 Degrees. Come enjoy their beautiful lounge and patio during GP's not-to-be-missed Independence Day happy hour! * Where: South End hotspot 28 Degrees, at One Appleton Street. * When: Wednesday, July 1st from 6-8 p.m. * Suggested donation: $5 - $10. In honor of Independence Day, we're encouraging Bostonians to celebrate -- a worthy end in itself -- and also to consider the issues that will feature in the 2010 election cycle, such as achieving full equality for servicemen and servicewomen. It is these issues that Generation Progress will be fighting for in the coming months, by supporting candidates with responsible, progressive views. http://generationprogress.org/events.php 610-780-8764 events@generationprogress.org 28 Degrees One Appleton Street Boston, MA Wed., July 1 6:00-9:00 P.M. Island Sunset Series - the first trip is to Grape Island (boat ride and island walk.) Pack a picnic and enjoy the harbor islands in the evening. Grape Island is the destination on July 1st. The evening sky and island atmosphere offer a pleasant change from the city. You may explore on your own or take a guided walk. Park policy is no pets and no alcohol. Tickets are available in advance through the Friends; they will be sold dockside on the day of the trip on a first come, first serve basis. Ticket prices: Adult $22.00; Senior (65+)and FBHI members $20.00; Children (3-12) $18.00. A discounted Season Pass is available for all four trips. Adults $73.00; Seniors and FBHI members $65.00. http://www.fbhi.org 781-740-4290 info@fbhi.org Grape Island is part of the Boston Harbor Islands national park area Thur., July 2 5:30-7:30pm Friends of Fort Point Channel Summer Concert Series Presents South Boston Irish Trio Hogan's Goat (free, outdoor, music, concert, waterfront, south boston) Come and unwind after work on Fort Point Channel's waterfront to the sounds of Hogan's Goat , an Irish Trio from South Boston. They'll be performing traditional and contemporary Celtic tunes at this FREE outdoor concert on Thursday evening from 5:30-7:30pm! Come bring your dancing shoes! http://www.friendsoffortpointchannel.org 617-451-9239 Events@friendsoffortpointchannel.org Wharf Park adjacent to the Boston Children's Museum, 300 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210 Sat., July 2 7pm Jason Varitek Celebrity Putt Putt (charity mini golf event) Benefits Saints Medical Center and Celebrities for Charity Foundation. Who: Jason Varitek, members of the Boston Red Sox, and other local Boston celebrities. What: Local Boston celebrities playing putt-putt golf to raise money for Saints Medical Center Celebrities for Charity Foundation. Jason Varitek Celebrity Putt Putt Course will be housed at the Ferncroft Country Club, however the course was custom built for Jason Varitek Celebrity Putt-Putt by New England Custom Putting Greens. For more information about the Jason Varitek Celebrity Putt-Putt tournament, including purchasing tickets please go to ... http://www.varitekputtputt.org 9780 749-6700 celebritiesforcharity@live.com Ferncroft Country Club 10 Village Road Middleton, MA 01949 Fri., July 3 11:00 am Exhibit Grand Opening (museum) Calling All Hands! Calling All Hands! Celebrate the GRAND OPENING of All Hands on Deck: A Sailor's Life in 1812 with MAYOR THOMAS M. MENINO. Gather together your crew and join us for a day of family fun, including face painting, interactive activities and the grand opening of this groundbreaking new hands-on history adventure! A spectacular way to usher in Independence Day! http://www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org 617-426-1812 getinvolved@ussconstitutionmuseum.org USS Constitution Museum Charlestown Navy Yard Boston, MA 02129 Fri., July 3 4:00 pm ­ Oval Opens; 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm ­ Concert. Boston Pops Preview Concert (music) This is the Preview Concert for the July 4th Celebration on the Charles River. The July 3rd show is only a concert; it does not include the fireworks display. The Oval is the restricted lawn area located directly in front of the Hatch Shell. http://www.bso.org/... http://www.july4th.org/ Hatch Shell/ Esplanade, Boston Sat., July 4 Boston's 4th of July Celebration (concert and fireworks) 9:00AM Oval opens 12:00PM Recorded music begins in Boston 4:30PM Recorded music begins in Cambridge 8:00PM Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular broadcast begins on WBZ-TV Boston 8:30PM Boston Pops concert begins with the National Anthem and flyover 8:30PM WBZ News Radio1030 and WCRB 99.5 FM simulcast begins 9:30PM 1812 Overture is played 10:00PM CBS Network national broadcast begins 10:30PM Fireworks begin 11:00PM Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular ends The event takes place along the Charles River between the Longfellow and Mass Ave Bridges on both the Boston and Cambridge sides of the river. The Esplanade is the area adjacent to the Charles River in Boston. This area includes the Hatch Shell stage and Oval. The Oval is the restricted lawn area located directly in front of the Hatch Shell. http://www.july4th.org/ Hatch Shell/ Esplanade, Boston Sat., July 4 Noon to 4:00 pm Happy Birthday USA Family Day (festival) Celebrate July 4 by doing various activities with postage stamps. View exhibits of patriotic stamps, do stamp hunts and puzzles for prizes, make an American flag stamp mosaic, have your photo make into a stamp. Free freshments including a postage stamp birthday cake. Gift shop and post office open. Free stamps for all children. http://www.spellman.org 781-768-8367 info@spellman.org Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History Regis College 235 Wellesley St. Weston, MA 02493 Sat., July 4 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM Boston July 4th Sailabration - Dockside Front Row Seats (festival) Community Boating Inc. offers the best viewing for Boston's Juy 4th Fireworks celebration. Doors open at 4:00. Tickets on sale now. http://www.sailcbi.org/4th.php 617-523-1038 info@community-boating.org Community Boating Boathouse on the Esplanade, 21 David G. Mugar Way, Boston, MA 02114 Mon., July 6 6-8pm First Mondays @ CAC Gallery (art) Join artist Michael Oatman & the Cambridge community in an artist reception with free art, music, food, and community. Oatman & his team transformed the CAC Gallery into a working video production studio. "Still" video portraits were created of West Cambridge citizens. The exhibition continues through July 15 at the CAC gallery. http://www.cambridgeartscouncil.org 617-349-4380 CAC Gallery City Hall Annex, 2nd Floor 344 Broadway Cambridge, MA 02139 Every Tuesday from July 7-Aug 11, 2009 10:00AM-12:00PM One World: Free Children's Program (arts & crafts) Free children's events: The Mary Baker Eddy Library hosts its annual "One World" program with varying craft projects, multicultural performers, book giveaways, a poetry wall, and tours of the Mapparium. Tuesdays, July 7-Aug. 11, 10-noon, 200 Mass. Ave., Boston. Registration required: 617-450-7330; groupvisits@mbelibrary.org. http://mbelibrary.org 617-450-7330 groupvisits@mbelibrary.org Mary Baker Eddy Library 200 Massachusetts Avenue Boston, MA 02115 July 8-12 Sail Boston 2009 (tall ships/festival) Sail Boston is an official Port of the Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009 (TSAC). The five-day Sail Boston Festival will begin with ship arrivals into Boston Harbor on July 8th, continue with a crew and cadet parade through the downtown streets of Boston, crew and cadet soccer tournaments, exciting harbor tours, shopping, music, entertainment and the best cuisine in New England. http://www.sailboston.com/ Boston Harbor Thurs., July 9 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Friends of Fort Point Channel Summer Concert (outdoor concert) Extraordinary Argentinean guitarist Claudio Ragazzi, pianist Fernando Michelian, Boston Virtuosi cellist Cameron Sawzin and violinist Gerry Mordis - http://www.claudioragazzi.com. Friends of Fort Point Channe, a non-profit organization, announces their Annual Summer Concert Series, featuring performances by some of the best musical talent around town and the local Fort Point area, every Thursday evening this season! Cost: FREE and open to the public. http://www.friendsoffortpointchannel.org/ 617-451-9239 events@friendsoffortpointchannel.org Wharf Park in front of the Boston Children’s Museum 300 Congress Street, Boston, Ma 02210 Thur., July 10 Be Your Own Herbalist (class) Creating and Using a Home Herbal Medicine Chest, Learn how to make and use simple herbal remedies at home for common ailments. Cost is $20. Taught by Cheryl Forest, M.H.. For reservations and information call... 978-852-6814 VoicePrints@comcast.net Townsend, MA Fri., July 11 9-2pm and 8-3pm Old Sloop Rummage/Yard Sale (fair) The Old Sloop Fair is having two fun filled weekends so mark your calendars. The fair will kick off with a Rummage Sale from 9-2pm selling quality clothing for everyone along with shoes, bedding, linens and accessories. while on the front lawn there will be a giant Yard Sale from 8-3pm selling furniture,electronics, tools, treasures galore. A combo of fun for everyone. See July 24th/25th for info on the 2nd part of the fair. http://www/rockportucc.org 978-546-3157 OldSloopfair@rockportucc.org First Congregational Church in Rockport 12 School Street Sat., July 11 10am to 6pm Cultural Survival Bazaar: Indigenous Cultural Festival (festival, music, shopping, arts & crafts) FREE ADMISSION: The Cultural Survival Bazaar is an Indigenous Festival which features fair trade jewlry, clothing, carvings, tribal rugs, pottery, art, and other crafts handmade by Indigenous Artisans from Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Meet many of the visiting artisans, watch some craft-making demonstrations, or enjoy the live music, Native American Storytelling, and much more. All the proceeds support Fair Trade, Indigenous Artisans, and Cultural Survival's non-profit work helping Native Peoples keep their languages, lands, and cultures. http://www.culturalsurvival.org/... 617-441-5400 X 0 dave@cs.org Boston Common (Park Street-Green/Red Line) 170 - 175 Tremont Street Boston, MA. 02116 Boston Common Parking Garage at 0 Charles St. Boston, MA #617-954-2098 Sat., July 11 11:00a.m.-6:00p.m. Help Okie and Gigi Celebrate Their Birthdays! Two of Franklin Park Zoo’s western lowland gorillas are celebrating birthdays in July. Okie, a male, turns 16 on July 11 and Gigi, the oldest of the gorilla group, turns 37 on July 13. Visit the Tropical Forest to see the gorilla exhibit festively decorated and watch as all of the gorillas, including Okie and Gigi, enjoy treats made especially for them! http://franklinparkzoo.org 617-541-LION Franklin Park Zoo 1 Franklin Park Road Boston, MA 02121 Sat., July 11 NOON-11PM Sail Boston Footloose At Faneuil Block Party! (block party extravaganza) JITTERBUG ; SHAKE YOUR BOOTIES WITH THE TALL SHIP SAILORS & CREW!!!! Gigantic Sail Boston block party for sailors and crew of all the Tall Ships and visitors. Dancing; bands; entertainment; Great discounts for sailors...All restaurants open. Rock band "Rugburn" belts out three-dozen classic tunes. "Rugburn" performs from 8PM-11PM. It's all FREE & open to everyone! RAINDATE; Sun., July 12. http://www.faneuilhallboston.org 617-523-1300 ceejaycohen@aol.com Faneuil Hall Marketplace & Quincy Market. Boston. Sun., July 12 2pm Dacia Maraini e l'Abruzzo (lecture) Internationally acclaimed author, Dacia Maraini will give a lecture on her book "Colomba" and the central region of Italy, Abruzzo. Maraini chooses to live in Abruzzo for five months of the year to write. On April 6, 2009 a devastating earthquake hit Abruzzo. Donations will be collected for the Abruzzo Earthquake Fund. (617) 924-7641 romagnoli1@rcn.com or dasusi@comcast.net Dante Alighieri Society 41 Hampshire Street Cambridge, MA 02139 Tues., July 14 6:00 PM Courageous Sailing Make A Mark Celebration (charitable fundraiser) Each year the Make-A-Mark Celebration brings together over 300 friends and supporters of the Courageous Sailing Center. It is a unique opportunity for the business, civic, and philanthropic communities to come together to make a difference in the lives of local inner-city youth. The festivities will include cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, silent and live Auctions, and dancing to great music! Who does the fundraiser benefit? Net proceeds support the Youth Enrichment Program of the Courageous Sailing Center. For over 20 years, Courageous has taught sailing to over ten thousand Greater Boston children, FREE of charge. Through the COURAGE Curriculum, the program develops essential life skills like teamwork, self-confidence, and leadership. Make-A-Mark proceeds are vital as Courageous continues to grow: In 2007, Courageous served over 1200 children and provided over 30,000 hours of programming ­ ALL FREE! What Will Happen at This Year's Fundraiser? The evening will include cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, food stations, dancing, and live music by the Chad Hollister Band. Early in the evening, guests will have prime viewing of a Children's Regatta off of Pier 4, against the backdrop of the Boston skyline. There will be a silent auction throughout the evening and a live auction following the awards presentation for the 2008 Corporate Challenge. http://www.courageoussailing.org/tickets (617) 268-7243 Courageous Sailing Center One First Avenue Boston, MA 02129 Wed., July 15 7:00PM Boston Landmarks Orchestra Presents Intensely Italian (concert) Boston Landmarks Orchestra kicks off its Third Annual Festival At The Shell with Intensely Italian: a night celebrating Italian culture featuring selections from Giuseppe Verdi, Felix Mendelssohn, Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Giuseppe Domenico Scarlatti and Vincenzo Tommasini, Concert is free and begins at 7PM. July 15, 2009 at the DCR Hatch Shell on Boston's Esplanade. For full schedule, please visit... http://www.landmarksorchestra.org 617 520 2200 info@landmarksorchestra.com DCR Hatch Shell on Boston Esplanade along Charles River Thurs., July 16 6-9pm 11th Annual Lantern Festival (festival) Join us at historic Forest Hills Cemetery for a moving memorial ceremony inspired by Buddhist rituals. Inscribe a lantern with a personal message to friends or family and float it across Lake Hibiscus at sunset. http://www.foresthillstrust.org 617.524.0128 j_clark@foresthillstrust.org Historic Forest Hills Cemetery 95 Forest Hills Avenue Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Thur., July 16 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Sample the Arts (music) 'Sample the Arts' is a free event at 80 Border Street featuring art, music, dancing and food on the East Boston waterfront. http://www.80borderstreet.org 617-834-9876 Pj@GeniusBoston.com Atlantic Works Building, 80 Border Street, East Boston, MA 02128 July 16 - July 19 The 6th Annual New England Sand Sculpting Festival (festival) The 6th annual New England Sand Sculpting Festival to benefit the Revere Beach Partnership. Master Sand Sculptors from all over the country compete for over $15,000 in prize money in one of the biggest master sand sculpting competitions on the east coast. The Revere Beach Partnership is a non-profit organization dedicated to the revitalization and preservation of Revere Beach, America's oldest public beach. William G. Reinstein Bandstand Revere Beach Blvd. Revere, MA 02125 Sat., July 18 2pm - 6pm Band Fundraiser for Autism Speaks (live music, fundraiser) The show is shaping up to be an epic event featuring a silent auction, raffles, food, general merriment and awesome live music by The Jigsaws- you won't want to miss this special event for a GREAT cause! http://autismspeaks.org 617-924-3300 The Beachcomber, Wollaston Beach, Quincy MA Sun., July 19 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Community Boating Open House (recreation) Learn about sailing on the Charles River at the Community Boating Inc. (CBI) Open House. Light refreshments will be served. Free classes. http://www.community-boating.org 617-523-1038 Community Boating Boathouse on the Esplanade, 21 David G. Mugar Way, Boston, MA 02114 Sun., July 19 4:30 - 8:00PM A Special Sunset Cruise for Singles (cruise the Boston Harbor at sunset and meet new singles) Get Hooked on the Boston Harbor Islands! A special sunset cruise for singles Is there anything more romantic than walking a long beach at sunset? How about taking in a glorious view of the ocean at dusk and watching the sun set behind the Boston skyline? Experience the wonder of the Boston Harbor Islands with a sunset cruise designed for those under 40, sponsored by the Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands. Board the Martha Washington of Boston Harbor Cruises at Boston's Long Wharf. Meet new people and enjoy spectacular views. Enter a free drawing. Nibble on snacks and drinks available at the cash bar. Weather permitting; we'll dock at Lovell's Island for a walk along the beach. Or stay on the boat to enjoy the sea breezes, music and conversation. Cost: $23 in advance for Friends members. $25 in advance. $28 Cash only on the day of the cruise. http://www.fbhi.org 781-740-4290 info@fbhi.org Boston's Long Wharf, which is by the Long Wharf Marriott opposite the New England Aquarium. Mon., July 20 12:30 Start The 4th Annual Brain Aneurysm Foundation Golf Tournament (golf tournament, dinner, silent auction) The tournament will help the Foundation continue to raise awareness of brain aneurysms which affect an estimated 1 in 50 people in North America. The July 20 tournament will include golfing at a premier, private championship golf course, followed by a wonderful dinner at the Indian Pond Country Club clubhouse. Non-golfers can enjoy use of the beautiful new pool and tennis facilities before joining golfers for dinner. Tournament registration will take place from 11:30a.m. - 12:30p.m., with a shotgun start in scramble format at 12:30p.m. The day will conclude with 6:00p.m. cocktails and silent auction followed by dinner at 7:00p.m. Cost is $200 per golfer, $50 for dinner only. To register online, visit http://www.bafound.org or call The Brain Aneurysm Foundation at 888-272-4602. The Brain Aneurysm Foundation is the nation's only nonprofit organization solely dedicated to providing critical awareness, education, support and research funding to reduce the incidence of brain aneurysms. Brain aneurysms can occur in anyone, at any age. An estimated 3-6 million people in the United States have an unruptured brain aneurysm. Each year about 32,000 people in the U.S. will suffer a ruptured brain aneurysm. Over 40% of the victims will die and of those surviving, only a third will recover without disabilities. The Brain Aneurysm Foundation hopes to improve these tragic statistics and save lives by funding vital research and increasing awareness. http://www.bafound.org (781) 585-9117 info@bafound.org Indian Pond Country Club 60 Country Club Way Kingston, MA 02364 Wed., July 22 7pm Boston Landmarks Orchestra Presents Viennese Masters (classical, music) Boston Landmarks Orchestra joins rising star Jacqueline Choi, a 21-year-old internationally recognized cellist, for the second free concert in its summer series, the Landmarks Festival At the Shell. There will be performances of selections exploring the rich history of Classical and Romantic pieces inspired by Vienna, Austria featuring Franz Joseph Haydn's Cello Concerto No. 2 in D major and Johannes Brahms' Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68. http://www.landmarksorchestra.org/concerts.php (617) 520-2200 info@landmarksorchestra.org The DCR Hatch Shell on Boston's Esplanade Thur., July 23 6-9pm Democamp Boston 2 (networking, start-up, entrepreneurship) Democamp is a networking and idea-sharing event dedicated to great new ideas. The content of the event is entirely participant-generated. Democamp is made up of two important parts: 1. The presentations from those in the community; 2. The networking portion to connect you with the community. http://www.democampboston.org 416 9463795 democampboston@gmail.com Hult International Business School 1 Education St. Cambridge, MA Thur., July 23 7:00 PM Boston Landmarks Orchestra: Free Concert In Quincy (concert) Boston Landmarks Orchestra Presents Free Concert in Quincy on Thursday, July 23 at 7:00PM at the Beale Estate, Adams National Historical Park. Concert includes an encore presentation of performances from the Boston Landmarks Orchestra's Viennese Masters featuring Franz Joseph Haydn's Cello Concerto No. 2 in D major and Johannes Brahms' Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68 and also welcomes acclaimed 22-year old Cellist, Jacqueline Choi. For a full schedule, please visit www.landmarksorchestra.org. http://www.landmarksorchestra.org 617 520 2200 info@landmarksorchestra.com Beale Estate, Adams National Historical Park July 23 - August 2 varies according to date My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm In Therapy (Comedy, Theatre) Direct from its sold-out, extended Off Broadway run, the multi-award winning show stars veteran comic and the show's creator Steve Solomon. Solomon, who combines comic voices, sound effects and astounding characterizations to personify the wacky side of the human condition through more than thirty characters. One part lasagna, one part kreplach and two parts prozac, you don't have to be Jewish or Italian to see this show. All you need is to know what it feels like to leave a family dinner with heartburn and a headache. http://www.maj.org Telecharge.com at 1-800-233-3123 Cutler Majestic Theatre, 219 Tremont Street, Boston's Theatre District July 24 and 25 9am-3pm and 9am-8pm Old Sloop Fair (festival/fair w/live music) Oldest & largest fair on Cape Ann. Featuring Silent/Live Auctions, Art from local Artists, tables full of white elephants, handcrafts,handknits, jewelry, books, food, and LIVE MUSIC on front lawn. Spend the day in the beautiful seaside town of Rockport. http://www.rockportucc.org/OldSloopFair.htm 978-546-3157 OldSloopfair@rockportucc.org First Congregational Church (center of town) 12 School Street Rockport Sat., July 25 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Antiques at Elm Bank (antique show) One of the prettiest shows around, which began four years ago, is back by popular demand. This year on July 25 and 26, Antiques at Elm Bank will be held at the lush 36-acre Elm Bank estate, the headquarters of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society along the Charles River-Wellesley, MA. Over 100 antiques dealers from 10 states will assemble on the lush grounds and in two buildings at Elm Bank Estate. Dealers inside the air conditioned education and Hunnewell buildings will complement dealers set up in tents along the paths and gardens, showcasing hundreds of sought after items including Victorian furniture, European ceramics, china, sterling silver, folk art and estate jewelry dating from the 17th to the early 20th Century. Antiques at Elm Bank features dealers who have been screened for the quality of their items. Antique collectors of all levels can browse New England's finest antiques collections in one easy stop without dealing with Boston's parking and traffic problems. Antiques at Elm Bank has something for everyone from the casual collector to the experienced investor. http://www.NEantiqueshows.com (781) 862-4039 Elm Bank Manor 900 Washington Street Wellesley, MA Sat., July 25 12 Noon Beginners Chicago Style "Steppin" Workshop in Boston (promotion to Boston area) This is an introductory beginners class to teach the parterning dance style "Chicago Style Steppin". ( No partner necessary) Open to the Public to everyone Male and Females. Instructors: Ms Erika Little & Timothy Wilson aka Big Tim. Cost $30, Reduced Admission $20 for early RSVP by 1 July 09. Private Lessons available by appointment $40.00. http://www.steppin.myevent.com 781-325-2460 MsSoniaevents@aol.com The Holland Community Center 85 Onley Street Dorchester, MA Sat., July 25 Starts at Noon Swim & Fin Race for Salem Sound ( swim, kayak and canoe races in Salem Harbor) Swimmers and Paddlers of all levels--novice to competitive--are invited to participate in the Swim & Fin Race for Salem Sound on July 25, 2009 at beautiful Forest River Park, 98 West Ave., Salem, MA. The sanctioned races include an Open Water Swim with 500 and 1500 meter races. The Salem Harbor Kayak and Canoe Races feature a 2.5 mile inner harbor course for touring class paddlers and 5+ mile inner harbor competitive course with classes for kayaks, canoes, surfskis and outrigger canoes. Awards include cash prizes and medals. Proceeds benefit Salem Sound Coastwatch, a North Shore nonprofit watershed association (www.salemsound.org). Tax deductible entry fees include food, music and giveaways. Entry fees are $30 in advance and $40 day of race. Information and registration forms are available at www.swimandfin.org. Register online at active.com. There will be free parking and great viewing for spectators, so bring your family and friends! http://www.swimandfin.org 978-741-7900 info@salemsound.org Forest River Park, 98 West Ave, Salem, MA 01970 Saturdays: July 25, Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 entertainment begins at 6:00pm Magic 106.7 Family Film Festival (free movies) Relive some of your favorite movies with the whole family this summer in the South Garden! Come to the Center for dinner, fun pre-movie activities and great movies on the lawn. Entertainment begins at 6:00 p.m., movies begin at sundown. July 25- Madagascar; Aug. 1 - Hotel for Dogs; Aug. 8 - Curious George; Aug. 15- Wall-E; Aug. 22- The Little Mermaid; Aug. 29- Cars. http://www.prudentialcenter.com 617.236.3100 prucsd@gmail.com The Shops at Prudential Center 800 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02199 Sun., July 26 6:00PM Boston Landmarks Orchestra Brings Free Concert to Jamaica Pond (classical music, outdoors) The Boston Landmarks Orchestra will play a selection of pieces from its Landmarks Festival at the Shell including Franz Joseph Haydn's Cello Concerto No. 2 in D major and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 1 in C minor. The concert will feature the world premiere of Thomas Oboe Lee's The Story of Frederick Law Olmsted, with text by Nancy Stevenson. Acclaimed 22-year-old cellist Jacqueline Choi will also play for her third and final performance with the Landmarks Orchestra. Admission is free. http://www.landmarksorchestra.org/ (617) 520-2200 info@landmarksorchestra.org Great Lawn at Jamaica Pond Near Pinebank Promontory Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Wed., July 29 6:00-9:00 P.M. Island Sunset Series - Peddocks Island Adventure (boat ride and island walk) Pack a picnic and join Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands on the boat ride to Peddocks Island. Evening is a special time to enjoy the harbor islands. You may explore on your own or take a guided walk. Park policy is no pets and no alcohol. This trip is part of the Island Sunset Series. Upcoming trips include August 5th Lovells Island and August 19th Spectacle Island. The first trip is July 1st to Grape Island. Ticket prices: Adults $22.00; Senior (65+) and FBHI members $20.00; Child (3-12) $18.00. A Season Pass is available for all four trips: Adults $73.00 and Seniors and FBHI members $65.00 http://www.fbhi.org 781-740-4290 info@fbhi.org Peddocks Island is in the Boston Harbor Islands National Park area. M/V Culebra departs from Rowes Wharf Water Transport behind the Boston Harbor Hotel, 60 Rowes Wharf in Boston and returns to the dock at 9:00P.M. Thur., July 30 7:15 pm Boston Event Guide Summer Party Cruise (party cruise) Calling all Young Professionals! Enjoy 3 floors of entertainment with a large top deck for dancing under the stars. This year features DJ "Samuel L." spinning great top 40 dance music, and live music on 2 decks.Then join us for a free after party nearby from 11 - 1 with a live band. http://www.bostoneventguide.com/events/spc.htm 781-444-7771 kaitlyn@bostoneventguide.com Bay State Cruise Co. 200 Seaport Blvd Boston, MA 7/30-8/2/09 11th Annual Roxbury Film Festival Roxbury Film Festival is the largest festival dedicated to celebrating people of color. In the past celebrity guest such as Ruby Dee, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Robert Townsend, Michael Ealy, and many more have showcased films and hosted events at the Roxbury Film Festival. This year there will be more celebrities and films and events. We look forward to sharing with you some of the best local, national and international films from a variety of independent filmmakers and engaging you in discussions, classes and events at RFF 2009. If you would like to purchase tickets for the festival please visit ... http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/71419 . See you at the movies! http://www.roxburyfilmfestival.org info@roxburyfilmfestival.org Museum of Fine Arts-Boston Wentworth Institute Roxbury Center for the Arts at Hibernian Hall Haley House Cafe Friday: July 31, Aug. 28, and Oct. 30 6:45AM Bike Fridays (cycling) "Bike Friday" -July 31st, and August 28th - Features police escorts, trained guides, food, music and fun for cyclists pedaling their way into Boston. Visit www.bikefridays.kintera.org for a convoy near you! http://www.bikefridays.kintera.org 617-918-4343 dan.watts.bra@cityofboston.gov Various locations to City Hall, Boston

When What Where Sun., Nov. 1 10 AM - 4 PM Boston Vegetarian Food Festival Free admission, free food sampling! Over 100 exhibitors of delicious vegetarian foods. An amazing array of vegetarian natural food providers offering free food samples and discounted show special shopping in a fun and welcoming environment. Top national speakers on health and nutrition, chefs and cookbook authors giving free cooking demos. Nonprofit educators on how to protect animals and the environment. Kids activities, too! Orange line T stop (Roxbury Crossing) is across the street. Free parking. http://www.BostonVeg.org/foodfest 617-424-8846 info@BostonVeg.org Reggie Lewis Athletic Center 1350 Tremont St. Boston MA (across the street from the Orange Line T stop at Roxbury Crossing. Free parking, too.) Sat., Nov. 7 6:00 PM Room to Grow Fall Gala (fundraiser) This year, as Room to Grow expands to serve more of Boston's families, Room to Grow celebrates the strength and resiliency and leadership of our city's families. With our community of supporters, we also celebrate a shared commitment to ensuring a brighter future for babies born into poverty. Please join us for an exciting program honoring Fredi and Dr. Jack Shonkoff alongside a family served by Room to Grow. The evening will include a photo exhibit, cocktail reception, wonderful tastings as well as silent and live auctions. http://www.roomtogrow.org 617-859-4545 laura@roomtogrow.org Boston Center for the Arts Sun., Nov. 15 2:30 PM "To My Dear Children": An Afternoon with Mistress Anne Dudley Bradstreet and the Essex Chamber Music Players - Poetry and Music (music) "To My Dear Children" is an afternoon of poetry and music with Mistress Anne Dudley Bradstreet, America's first published female poet, and the Essex Chamber Music Players. Program will include a new music composition on two Anne Bradstreet poems by Eric Sawyer, "Contemplations: Six Songs on Anne Bradstreet" for soprano, flute, cello and piano by David Bennett Thomas, and "To My Dear and Loving Husband" for soprano and piano by Ned Rorem. This program is a collaboration between the Essex Chamber Music Players, the Andover Historic Society and North Andover Historical Society and the North Parish Universalist Unitarian Church, supported in part by a grant from the Andover Cultural Council. http://essexchambermusicplayers.org/ 978-470-1584 ECMP314@comcast.net North Parish Universalist Unitarian Church, 190 Academy Road, North Andover, MA 01845

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