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BOSTON BALLET
Address: Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St, Boston, MA
Phone: 617.695.6955
Email: http://www.bostonballet.org/
Web: OCT 10 “Night of Stars” a gala performance to benefit Boston Ballet, 8 pm OCT 16 THROUGH 26 Cinderella NOV 28 THROUGH DEC 28 at the Opera House, The Nutcracker FEB 12 THROUGH 15 Jiri Kylian’s Black and White FEB 26 THROUGH MAR 8 George Balanchine’s Jewels APR 23 THROUGH MAY 3 The Sleeping Beauty MAY 14 THROUGH 17 Diaghilev’s Ballet Russes Centennial Celebration
Mikko Nissinen, artistic director. Call for show times. Performances are at the Wang Theatre, except as noted. Subscriptions available. Individual tickets available through the Web site or at the Wang Theatre Box Office.
CAMBRIDGE MULTICULTURAL ARTS CENTER
Address: 41 Second St, Cambridge, MA
Phone: 617.577.1400
Email: http://www.cmacusa.org
Web: SEPT 12 Kira Seamon presents Collections, 8 pm SEPT 19 AND 20 Adrienne Celeste Fadjo Dance presents In Mixed Company, 8 pm OCT 3 AND 4 The Movement Workshop presents Moontides in 23,149 Parts, Fri at 8 pm and Sat at 2 and 8 pm
The Cambridge Multicultural Art Center (CMAC) is a non-profit corporation focused on helping diverse populations better understand one another. Their mission is to present visual- and performing-arts programs to educate the community about diversity. Call or visit the Web site for ticket information.
CELEBRITY SERIES OF BOSTON
Address: Boston, MA
Phone: 617.482.2595 or 617.482-6661.
Email: http://www.celebrityseries.org
Web: DEC 12 AND 13 Lar Lubovitch Dance Company, in the Tsai Performance Center, Fri at 7:30 pm and Sat at 8 pm FEB 6 THROUGH 8 Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, in the Cutler Majestic Theatre, Fri at 7:30 pm, Sat at 8 pm, and Sun at 3 pm MAR 19 THROUGH 22 Mark Morris Dance Group, in the Cutler Majestic Theatre, Thurs at 7:30 pm, Fri at 7:30 pm, Sat at 8 pm, and Sun at 3 pm APR 16 AND 17 Nederlands Dans Theater 2, in the Tsai Performance Center, Thurs at 7:30 pm and Fri at 8 pm APR 28 THROUGH MAY 3 the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 50th Anniversary Celebration, in the Opera House, Tues at 7:30 pm, Wed at 8 pm, Fri at 8 pm, Sat at 2 and 8 pm, and Sun at 3 pm
The Celebrity Series of Boston is an independent, nonprofit performing-arts presenter. The annual series includes an average of 40 to 50 performances, showcasing performers from a variety of disciplines. See Web site for individual ticket prices. Various subscription packages are available.
UPCOMING EVENTS
info@celebrityseries.org
CUTLER MAJESTIC THEATRE
Address: Cutler Majestic Theatre at Emerson College, 219 Tremont St, Boston, MA
Phone: 800.233.3123
Email: http://www.maj.org
Web: MAY 7 THROUGH 10 Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg, Onegin, Thurs and Fri at 8 pm, Sat at 2 and 8 pm, and Sun at 2 pm, tickets $40 to $80, APR 3 THROUGH 5 Festival of Russian Ballet by The Moiseev Russian Classical Ballet, Fri at 7:30 pm, Swan Lake, Sat at 7:30 pm, Giselle, and Sun at 3 pm, Sleeping Beauty, tickets $30 to $85
The Cutler Majestic Theatre at Emerson College is a landmark at the heart of Boston’s historic theatre district. Call or check the Web site for ticket information. Box office open Mon through Fri from 10 am to 6 pm.
DANCE COMPLEX
Address: 536 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA
Phone: 617.547.9363
Email: http://www.dancecomplex.org
Web: SEP 14 Free classes open house OCT 10 AND 11 “Fall 2008 Shared Choreographers’ Concert,” $9 OCT 24, 25, AND 26 Green Chair Dance presents “Dances for the Naked Eye,” Fri and Sat at 8 pm and Sun at 6 pm, tickets $12, $9 for students and seniors NOV 7, 8, AND 9 dance concert presented by Anikai Dance, choreographed by Wendy Jehlen, Fri and Sat at 8 pm and Sun at 7 pm NOV 14 AND 15 An Evening of Live Music and Dance presented by Jane Wang & Co., 8 pm NOV 16 a bellydance concert presented by April Schaile, 7 pm NOV 22 AND 23 “Dance Complex Fall ‘08 Faculty Concert,” Sat at 8 pm and Sun at 7 pm, $15
The Dance Complex offers numerous classes and workshops each week for all ages and skill levels. Classes range from classical ballet to African and Middle Eastern dance. Visit the Web site for complete class schedules. Call for performance pricing and details.
FOLK ARTS CENTER OF NEW ENGLAND
Address: Folk Arts Center of New England, 42 West Foster St, Melrose, MA
Phone: 781.662.7475
Email: http://www.facone.org
Web: REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS THURS Thursday Night International Folk Dancing, 8 pm at First Parish of Watertown Church, admission $8 FRI Friday Night Fun: Move to the Music of the World, from 8 to 11 pm, at Park Avenue Congregational Church, Arlington Heights, admission $8 FOURTH SATS International Folk Dance Parties, from 8 to 11 pm, at Payson Park Congregational Church, Belmont, admission $10 SUN Family Dances, select Suns, Nov through Mar, from 2 to 4 pm, at Concord Scout House, Concord Center, admission $5 SPECIALLY SCHEDULED EVENTS OCT 10 THROUGH 13 Oktoberfest International Folk Dance and Music Weekend at Hulbert Outdoor Center, Fairlee, VT DEC 31 New Year’s Eve Folk Dance Party, at Trinity Episcopal Church, Newton Centre, from 9 pm to 1 am, tickets $20
The Folk Arts Center of New England is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting traditional dance, music, and related folk arts of many cultures. Founded by Conny and Marianne Taylor, the Folk Arts Center sponsors community folk dances, as well as workshops and other special events. Contact the office for information about events around the New England area in addition to those listed below.
UPCOMING EVENTS
fac@facone.org.
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Address: Kresge Little Theater, 48 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA
Phone: 617.253.2877
Email: http://web.mit.edu/arts/
Web: SEPT 28 “To Fold a Big Bang.” Dance Theater Ensemble with Neta Pulvermacher, NETA director SEPT 23 Harvest Moon Festival Contra Dance at Lobby 13, with the MIT Folkdance Club, 8-10:30 pm OCT 11Ballroom Social Dance. Morse Hall, 7:30 pm, $10, $6 students OCT 12 A Night of Flamenco Music, Song and Dance. Kresge Auditorium, 8 pm ONGOING Israeli dancing at Lobby 13, Wed 7-8 pm
From ballet to modern, funk to folk, hip hop to square dancing, MIT's dance troupes, groups and organizations perform and instruct in a wide range of dance styles. Students and community members alike enjoy professional performances, student-choreographed works, and weekly classes. Check the Web site for details.
UPCOMING EVENTS
theater-program@mit.edu
MASSACHUSETTS MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
Address: 1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA
Phone: 413.664.4481
Email: http://www.massmoca.org
Web: SEPT 27 Nick Brooke: Time and Motion Study, $10 OCT 10 AND 11 Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, $40 orchestra, $34 mezzanine, $15 students and children
An essential and integral part of MASS MoCA's mission are the more than 75 performances staged year-round, including popular music, contemporary dance, alternative cabaret, world music dance parties, outdoor silent films with live music, documentaries, and avant-garde theater. Performances are at 8 pm in the Hunter Center.
UPCOMING EVENTS
info@massmoca.org
MUSIC WORCESTER
Address: 323 Main St, Worcester, MA
Phone: 508.754.3231
Email: http://www.musicworcester.org
Web: OCT 28 Compania Flamenco Jose Porcel MAR 18 The Russian National Ballet Theatre of Moscow present Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, at the Hanover Theatre for Performing Arts
Music Worcester is the largest non-profit concert presenter in central Massachusetts. Performances are held at Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St, Worcester unless otherwise noted, starting at 8 pm. Tickets are $37 to $50. They can be purchased online or by contacting the box office.
UPCOMING EVENTS
music@musicworcester.org
STATE BALLET OF RHODE ISLAND
Address: 600 Mount Pleasant Ave, Providence, RI
Phone: 401.334.2560
Email: http://www.stateballet.com
Web: DEC 6, 7, AND 8 Coppelia, Thurs at 10 am, Fri at 7:30 pm, and Sat at 3 pm, tickets $25, $20 seniors, students, $16 children
Performances at Roberts Hall, Rhode Island College, Providence. Call for ticket information.
UPCOMING EVENTS
info@stateballet.com
THE BOSTON CONSERVATORY
Address: 8 The Fenway, Boston, MA
Phone: 617.536.6340
Email: http://www.bostonconservatory.edu
Web: NOV 6 THROUGH 9 Fall Dance Concert, Thurs through Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm, $22 DEC 2 Styles Showing including hip-hop, musical theater, tap, and African styles, 3 pm, free FEB 19 THROUGH 22 Spring Dance Concert, Thurs through Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm, $22 APR 19 Senior Dance Concert, 2 pm, free MAY 1 Styles Showing including hip-hop, musical theater, tap, and African styles, 3 pm, free
Known for its multi-disciplinary environment, the Conservatory offers fully accredited graduate and undergraduate programs in music, dance, theater, and music education, and presents over 200 performances each year by students, faculty, and guest artists. Performances are at the Boston Conservatory Theater.
TSAI PERFORMANCE CENTER
Address: 685 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA
Phone: 617.353.8725
Email: http://www.bu.edu/tsai
Web: SEPT 19 and 20 Caitlin Corbett Dance Company, Tom’s Wealth, 8 pm
The maximum seating capacity of the Tsai Performance Center is 525. Actual seating capacity varies for each event. Call box office for additional performances and prices.
UPCOMING EVENTS
tsaictr@bu.edu
WANG THEATRE
Address: 270 Tremont St, Boston, MA
Phone: 617.482.9393
Email: http://www.wangcenter.org
Web: SEPT 25 America’s Best Dance Crew, 7:30 pm, $42.50 to $57.50 OCT 10 “Night of Stars” a gala performance to benefit Boston Ballet, 8 pm, $30 to $125 OCT 16 THROUGH 26 Boston Ballet presents Cinderella, $25 to $115 FEB 12 THROUGH 15 Boston Ballet presents Jiri Kylian’s Black and White, $25 to $115 FEB 26 THROUGH MAR 8 Boston Ballet presents George Balanchine’s Jewels, $25 to $115 APR 23 THROUGH MAY 3 Boston Ballet presents The Sleeping Beauty, $25 to $115 MAY 14 THROUGH 17 Boston Ballet presents Diaghilev’s Ballet Russes Centennial Celebration, $25 to $115
The Wang Center hosts performances by Boston Ballet and other musical and theater companies. Visit the Web site for a complete schedule. Tickets available through the website. The box office is open Mon through Sat from 10 am to 6 pm.
UPCOMING EVENTS
info@citicenter.info
WORLD MUSIC/CRASH ARTS
Address: 720 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA
Phone: 617.876.4275
Email: http://www.worldmusic.org
Web: OCT 17, 18, AND 19 Celtic Tap an Evening with James Devine, Fri at 7:30 pm, Sat at 8 pm, and Sun at 3 pm, $35 NOV 14, 15, AND 16 Philadanco, Fri at 7:30 pm, Sat at 8 pm, and Sun at 3 pm, $35
World Music features live music and dance performances from around the world. Their extensive schedule can be found on the Web site. Tickets can be purchased by phone, by mail, and at the venue. Tickets cost $35 and performances are held at the Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theater in the Institute of Contemporary Art, except as noted.
UPCOMING EVENTS
info@worldmusic.org
