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2. November 1st - 4th November 1st – 4th Saltimbanco, presented Within the Lines: by Cirque du Soleil Fall Revue Classic Cirque du Soleil Choreographed by at its best, Saltimbanco Urbanity Dance’s is a thrilling and kalei- founder and ovember doscopic celebration of director, Betsi awe inspiring artistry Graves, this and agility. With a cast dazzling interactive of 50 high caliber artists dance performance hailing from 20 different will take place at five countries, Saltimban- different locations in the cofeatures breathtaking South End of Boston. acrobatics and unbeliev- The revue is a follow-up N able athleticism during to Urbanity’s 2011, criti- solo spotlights and epic cally acclaimed revue, ensembles. Agganis Arena, “Between the Lines.” November 1st, 2nd, 3rd 925 Commonwealth Ave., Various times. Urbanity & 6th Boston. 1-800-745-3000. $. Dance, 280 Shawmut Avenue Saariaho, Britten www.cirquedusoleil.com #1, Boston. 617-572-3727. $. and Dvorak, presented www.urbanitydance.org by Boston Symphony Orchestra November 1st - 4th Spanish conductor Boston Ballet: November 1st - 4th Juanjo Mena, chief Fall Program Unleashed!, presented conductor of the BBC Fall Program kicks off its by The Boston Philharmonic, leads the 2012–2013 season with a Conservatory American premiere of bang – featuring a world The Dance Division influential Finnish com- premiere by Jorma presents Unleashed! Its poser Kaija Saariaho’s Elo and the smash hits second fall season under Circle Map, for orchestra Rooster by Christopher the direction of Cathy and electronics, a BSO Bruce and The Sec- Young. Featuring five co-commission. Symphony ond Detail by William works by today’s most Hall, 301 Forsythe. Boston Opera exciting contemporary Ave., Boston. $. 888-266- House, 539 Washington St, dance artists, the concert 1200. Boston. $ showcases the passion, www.bso.org www.bostonballet.org/ artistry and physicality of our students. The Boston Conservatory Theater, 31 November 1st - 9th November 1st – 4th Hemenway St., Boston. $. Glimpses of Postwar Chicago 617-912-9222. Boston 1948-1949 A sensational tale of sin, www.bostonconserva- Photographs from the corruption and all that tory.edu/ city’s Traffic Department jazz, CHICAGO has capture the character of everything you could Boston’s neighborhoods want in a musical: knock- in the years following out dancing, an edge- World War II. Orga- of-your-seat story and nized by City of Boston one showstopper after Archives. Mayor’s Gallery another. Various times. Citi 5th floor, 1 City Hall Sq., Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont 5th Floor, Boston. St., Boston. $. 617.635.3911 www.citicenter.org www.cityofboston.gov/ arts 3. November 1st - 10th November 1st – 17th November 1st – 30th NOW OR LATER The Bengal Tiger at the Teen Art in the South by Christopher Shinn, Baghdad Zoo, presented End at the Children’s presented by Huntington by Company One Art Centre Theatre Company Rajiv Joseph’s ground- Calling All Teen Artists Smart and timely, Chris- breaking new American Ages 12-15: Free creative topher Shinn’s search- play. Sponsored by workshops, visits to gal- ing new play examines Liberty Mutual Group. leries, and time in artists’ religion, freedom of Various times. BCA Plaza studios! Discover new expression, and personal Theatre, 527 Tremont St., techniques and create responsibility. Boston. work with professional “Riveting, thrillingly Phone: 617-933-8600 artists. paced, and effervescent www.companyone.org United South End with wit and intelligence. Settlements’ Children’s Art Urgent and unmissable!” Centre, 48 Rutland St., – The Times of London November 1st – 17th Boston. 617-375-8159. Calderwood Pavilion at the Every Four Years www.uses.org/ BCA, 527 Tremont St., Through vintage photo- Boston. $. 617-266-0800. graphs and prints from www.huntingtontheatre. 1948 to 2008, this collab- November 1st – 30th org/ orative exhibit explores 100 Prints Celebrating the public and private 100 Years of The Art sides of presidential can- Institute of Boston November 1st – 10th didates, as well as pivotal In celebration of its Cen- Concrete Illusions: Pub- moments in voting and tennial, The Art Institute lic and Private Spaces in Civil Rights for Ameri- of Boston (AIB) at Les- Puerto Rico cans over the years. Free ley University is pleased LA GALERÍA at Villa admission. Grand Circle to showcase the accom- Victoria Center for the Gallery, 347 Congress St., plishments of its students Arts cordially invites you Boston. 617-346-6459. through 100 Prints to view a cross-section www.gct.com/Communi- Celebrating 100 Years, of Puerto Rican con- ty/Grand-Circle-Gallery an exhibit of works from temporary art from the the Printmaking De- highly regarded José partment Archive. Free Hernandez Castrodad November 1st – 30th Admission. Massachusetts Collection. Free admis- CUTTING EDGE/ State Transportation Build- sion. Thursday and Friday 3 Emerging artists ing, 10 Park Plaza, Boston. 3:00-6:00 p.m & Saturday, This exhibition brings 617-585-6600. 1:00-4:00 p.m. 617-927- together 3 of Boston’s http://news.lesley. 1707. La Galería at Villa Contemporary, cutting edu/2012/10/100-prints- Victoria Center for the Arts, edge artists. The Scollay celebrating-100-years- 85 W. Newton St., Boston. 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4. November 1st – November 1st- November 1st – December 30th January 31st February 23rd The Nova Scotia The People’s Own: Guastavino Christmas Tree Gift The Construction of the at the BPL Tours This exhibition highlights McKim Building Guided tours of the gal- the history of the Halifax Designed by Charles lery exhibition Palaces Explosion and the gener- Follen McKim of the ar- for the People: Guasta- osity given by Bostonians chitectural firm McKim, vino and America’s Great during this tragic event. Mead, and White, the Public Spaces will be fol- Mayor’s Neighborhood Boston Public Library’s lowed by a special library Gallery 2nd Floor, 1 City McKim Building in tour featuring stunning Hall Sq., 5th Floor, Boston. Copley Square opened examples of Guastavino 617.635.3911 its doors in February of vaulting throughout the www.cityofboston.gov/ 1895. This exhibition building. Tours meet in the arts features historic photo- Changing Exhibits Gallery graphs documenting the in the McKim Building library’s construction. at the Central Library in November 1st- Rare Books Lobby at the Copley Square, 700 Boylston January 18th Central Library in Copley Street, Every Thursday and An Elevated View: Square, 700 Boylston Street. Saturday at 2:00 p.m. The Orange Line 617-536-5400. www.bpl.org/building- Twenty five years ago, www.bpl.org boston the MBTA relocated the Orange Line, disman- tling the elevated rail November 1st – November 1st - that had long defined the February 7th (1st Thurs- February 24th City’s Southwest Cor- day of each month) Palaces for the People: ridor. Two years prior to ReadBoston School Guastavino and Ameri- the project, the nonprofit Year Storymobile ca’s Great Public Spaces agency URBANARTS Families will enjoy an The Massachusetts organized, on behalf of interactive storytelling. Institute of Technology the MBTA, a program All children will receive and the Boston Public called Arts in Transit. a free book! Grove Hall Library present the first The project paired four Library, 41 Geneva Ave, major exhibition on the photographers with Dorchester. 6:00 p.m. Guastavino Company photography students to 617-918-5286 and its architectural and document the corridor in www.thefacebook.com/ historical legacy. transition from China- readboston Changing Exhibits Gallery town to Forest Hills. at the Central Library in In the fall of 1985, the Copley Square, 700 Boylston students and their teach- Nov. 1st – January 1st Street, 617-536-5400 ers began photographing The 9th Annual Mayor’s www.bpl.org/building- the Orange Line and its Holiday Special boston architectural and social Offering over 13,000 surroundings. half-price tickets to over Wiggin Gallery at the 70 of the region’s most Central Library in Copley loved holiday perfor- Square, 700 Boylston Street, mances, dining deals and 617-536-5400. gift ideas. www.bpl.org www.mayorsholidayspe- cial.com

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November 1st – NovemberMarch 20th Daily & 24th MFA FreedomFree Community Trail® Day Foundation Walk EnjoyInto free History admission Tours with extended hours.Led by 18th century MFA, costumed465 Huntington guides, Ave. Walk 10:00 a.m.Into -History 9:45 p.m Tours on 11/20. are 10:00 a.mthe official- 4:45 p.m walking on 11/24. tours of the Freedom Trail®. www.mfa.orgHistorical facts and anec- November 2ndNovember – 23rdNovember - March 3rd 15th & 4th dotes on colonial life and Fenway Studios February 22ndVarsity Frog College Nights Boston history are told as Fridays at Trinity Noon - 6:00 p.m. Various Novemberone follows 21st the Freedom Come enjoy thisEach weekly week a differentlocaations. college or FestivalTrail, Thanksgiving a 2.5 mile red Service brick series of middayUniversity organ willwww.friendsoffenway be highlighted. - or painted red path, and studios.org/ Join Old South Church at concerts featuringThe inFrog- Pond will offer reduced stop at many of Boston’s novative programs by their ancestralprecious home,17th, 18th, Old andSouth admissions and special programs Meeting House for a musical recitalists fromfor through students.- November 5th & 19th 19th historical sites. Pri- out the and extravaganzavate family, complete school with and Frog Pond, Boston(First Common. and Third Monday from abroad. of November) choir, groupbrass andtours handbells. available. Trinity Church Boston,7:00 - 9:00 206 p.m. 617-635-2120. Departs Boston Common MFA Playdates Old South Meeting House, Clarendon St, Boston.www.bostonfrogpond.com 12:15 Bring your toddler for a visitor information center. p.m. 617-536-0944 (cornerVarious of Washington times. $. and free drop-in story time Milk Streets). 11:00 a.m. http://trinitychurchbos- and art making in the (617) 357-8300 ton.org/ 617-536-1970.www.TheFreedomTrail. November 26thgalleries. Museum of Fine org Macy's ChristmasArts, 465 Tree Huntington Lighting Ave., www.oldsouth.org Boston. 10:30 a.m. Macy’s annual post-Thanksgiving November 3rd & 4th www.mfa.org/playdates November 4th South Boston tree lighting in Boston continues, NovemberBoston 22nd Children’s Open Studios as the store places this year’s Noon - 6:00 p.m. ChristopherChorus Columbus presents Park holiday tree atopNovember the marquee 5th - at Old American Songs THE DISTILLERY - February 28th TrellisThe Lighting BCC will kickoff 516 E 2nd St its Downtown Crossing location. Summer St. Plaza,Art &1 SummerArchitecture St. Tours Join Mayortheir 10th Menino, Anniver the- KING TERMINAL - The Boston Public Bostonsary Parks with and a concert Recreation cel- 110 K St / 574 E12:00 1st St - 7:00 p.m.Library 617- 357-3000. offers tours high- Departmentebrating and the the heritage Friends of THOMAS YOUNGwww.macys.com lighting the architecture STUDIOS- 469 W Broad- of ChristopherAmerican Columbus Choral Music. Park of Charles Follen McKim Featuring the music of way, 3rd f and Philip Johnson, as in lightingAaron this Copland 260 ft. welong will trellis. www.southbostonopen- Christopher Columbus Park, North End. November 26thwell - December as the many 31st works perform the complete set studios.org/ of famed sculptors and 5:30 p.m.of Old American songs. Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker A Boston traditionpainters. performed No appointment www.foccp.orgAlso on the program will is necessary. Tours meet be American compos- November 3rdby & one4th of the country's great Roslindale Open Studios in the lobby of the McKim ers Randall Thompson, dance companies.Building (Dartmouth Street folks songs arr. by Alice 11:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. November 22nd - March 14th Various locations.Boston Opera House,entrance). Ongoing tours are Parker, and a new work 539 Washingtonoffered: Street, Monday Boston. 2:30 p.m., Corporateby Joshua Nights Shank. at the Frog Pondwww.roslindaleopenstu- dios.org/ Various times. $.Tuesday 6:00 p.m., Wednes- Different2:00 p.m.corporations NEC’s Jordan may host day 11:00 a.m., Thursday skatingHall, events 30 Gainsborough at the Frog St., Pond www.bostonballet.org6:00 p.m., Friday 11:00 a.m., on MondayBoston. evenings.617-778-2242 Saturday 11:00 a.m., and www.bostonchildren- Sunday 2:00 p.m. Frog Pond,schorus.org/ Boston Common. 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. 617-635-2120. www.bpl.org/tours www.bostonfrogpond.com6. November 6th – November 8th November 9th - 18th March (Tuesdays) Mystery Writer’s Panel Belmont World Film’s Freedom Trail® Hallie Ephron, Ar- 10th Annual Family Film Foundation Historic cher Mayor, and Hank Festival Pub Crawl Phillippi Ryan, Hallie Belmont World Film, Revolutionary ideas may Ephron, author of Never which has presented the have come from speeches Tell a Lie; Archer Mayor, author of the Lt. Joe best in international films at Faneuil Hall or a from around the globe meeting of the Sons of Gunther series; and Liberty, but their cour- Hank Phillippi Ryan, for children and adults age and inspiration came author of The Other since 2001, celebrates from Boston’s Taverns. Woman; discuss their the 10th anniversary of Led by an 18th century craft. Boston Room, Central its Family Film Festival costumed guide, this Library in Copley Square, with Magic and Movies, tour takes visitors to four 700 Boylston Street. 6:30 five days of live action taverns – Green Dragon, p.m. 617-536-5400 www.bpl.org/authors and animated films from The Point, Bell in Hand, the Netherlands, Czech and Union Oyster House Republic, Poland, the – and offers traditional November 8th – 18th UK, Germany, Estonia/ Boston fare and sample- 24th Annual Boston Latvia, Canada, China, sized beer at each stop. Jewish Film Festival the US, and elsewhere— Reservations required 24 Explore Jewish identity, hours in advance. many of them US or experience, and cultural premieres. Departs ArtsBoston Bostix richness in our diverse Booth at Faneuil Hall at modern world. Museum Museum of Fine Arts 5:30 p.m., (must be 21). $. of Fine Arts, Boston, 465 Boston, 465 Huntington (617) 357-8300 Huntington Ave. See website Ave., Boston. www.TheFreedomTrail. for listings and tickets. 617-484-3980. org www.mfa.org/film www.belmontworldfilm. org/ November 8th November 9th -11th Radius Ensemble, Small Steps presented by United Emerson Stage Presents November 9th – South End Settlement their annual Theatre for December 31st The Free for All Concert Young Audiences (TYA) Friday Night Dances at Fund presents Radius production: Small Steps. Boston Swing Central Ensemble at the United Released from the Camp Lesson included in Ad- South End Settlements’ Green Lake juvenile de- mission - 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Harriet Tubman House tention center two years Dancing 9:00 p.m -12 or from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. ago. 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7. Photo: Melissa Robotti Celebrating Years of Harmony

OLD AMERICAN SONGS 10 JOURNEY NOVEMBER 4TH at 2PM MARCH 9TH at 2PM & 3:30PM Jordan Hall, ’s College New England Conservatory Of Fine Arts

HOLIDAY CONCERT 10TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON FINALE DECEMBER 8TH at 2PM MAY 19TH at 2PM Cathedral Of The Holy Cross, Strand Theatre, Dorchester South End “KING,” A NEW CHORAL/DANCE 10TH ANNUAL COMMISSION BY COMPOSER DANIEL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, BERNARD ROUMAIN, IN JR. TRIBUTE CONCERT PARTNERSHIP WITH THE INSTITUTE JANUARY 21ST at 2PM & 7PM OF CONTEMPORARY ART Jordan Hall, MAY 31ST & JUNE 1ST at 7:30PM New England Conservatory ICA, Boston

FOR TICKETS: www.bostonchildrenschorus.org

8. November 10th, Decem- November 10th & 11th November 11th ber 4th, January 29th, & Allston Arts District Veterans Day Cruise February 15th Open Studios Georges Island Boston Modern Noon - 6:00 p.m. 1 Brain- Highlights the military Orchestra Project tree St., 119 Braintree St., history of Boston Har- Performances 20 Penniman Rd., & 156 bor, and includes a stop 11/10 - The Midsummer Harvard St. at Georges Island, a tour Marriage. NEC’s Jordan www.allstonarts.org/ of Fort Warren. Kids’ Hall, 30 Gainsborough St., activities available. Boston. 7:30 p.m. Leaves from Long Wharf 12/4 - Club Concert #1, November 10th - North, 66 Long Wharf. 6:30 p.m, Moonshine Room February 23rd 11:00 am $. 617-223-8666. at Club Café, 209 Columbus (Saturdays) www.bostonharboris- Ave. Egleston Square lands.org 1/29 - Club Concert #2, Farmers Market 7:00 p.m. Moonshine Room The Egleston Farmers at Club Café, 209 Columbus Market is a community- November 11th Ave. led initiative to make CUSAV Entertainment 2/15 - VOILÀ! VIOLA! fresh, healthy, locally- presents 8:00 p.m. NEC’s Jordan grown food accessible MEGA SHOW 2012 Hall, 30 Gainsborough St. throughout the year. Live show to benefit chil- $. 781.324.0396. It’s a great way to bring dren in Cape Verde. www.bmop.org people from all parts of Strand Theatre, 543 Colum- Jamaica Plain together, bia Rd., Dorchester. and support the local (617)-635-1403 November 10th economy. There will be http://strandboston.com/ Boston Bhangra a wide selection of local Competition 2012 produce, coffee, honey

Photo: Melissa Robotti If you like South Asian products and more! November 12th & 27th Dance and want to see Our Lady of Lourdes Parish NEC Prepaporatory some of the most com- Hall, 45 Brookside Ave., School Presents: A Gift Celebrating Years of Harmony petitive dance teams in Jamaica Plain. to the City of Boston North America, don’t 11:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m. A 11-concert series by OLD AMERICAN SONGS 10 JOURNEY miss the Boston Bhangra www.eglestonfarmers- NEC’s Preparatory NOVEMBER 4TH at 2PM MARCH 9TH at 2PM & 3:30PM Competition 2012! market.org School that will span Jordan Hall, Boston University’s College Bhangra is a folk dance the 2012-13 season from New England Conservatory Of Fine Arts from the Punjab region Nov. 12—May 25th. of India, and is very November 11th 11/12 - NEC Youth Sym- HOLIDAY CONCERT 10TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON FINALE DECEMBER 8TH at 2PM MAY 19TH at 2PM energetic, colorful and Violinist Yaeko Miranda phony + Steven Karidoyanes. Cathedral Of The Holy Cross, Strand Theatre, Dorchester exciting to watch. We Elmaleh in Concert 8:00 p.m. Works of Verdi and South End host the largest Bhangra Come enjoy an afternoon Brahms. “KING,” A NEW CHORAL/DANCE competition in the north- of music and relax- 11/27 - NEC Youth 10TH ANNUAL COMMISSION BY COMPOSER DANIEL east and are very excited ation as violinist Yaeko Philharmonic Orchestra + DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, BERNARD ROUMAIN, IN about the 9th year of the Miranda Elmaleh and Loebel. 8:00 p.m.. Works JR. TRIBUTE CONCERT PARTNERSHIP WITH THE INSTITUTE event. her quintet perform at of Bernstein Elgar, Tchai- JANUARY 21ST at 2PM & 7PM OF CONTEMPORARY ART Orpheum Theatre, 1 Hamil- Boston’s historic Vilna kovsky. Sasha Scolnik- Jordan Hall, MAY 31ST & JUNE 1ST at 7:30PM New England Conservatory ICA, Boston ton Place, Boston. 6:00 p.m. Shul. Vilna Shul. Boston’s Brower Cello Soloist. 617-448-2508. $. Center for Jewish Culture. NEC’s Jordan Hall, 30 http://bostonbhangra. Inc, 18 Phillips St., Boston, Gainsborough Street FOR TICKETS: www.bostonchildrenschorus.org com/bbc2012/ 4:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. 617- Boston. 617-585-1260 523-2324. $. http://necmusic.edu/ www.vilnashul.org

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Boston Globe state-of-the-art Stephanienew our Schorow,tour Jimmy Webb” www.wsana.net architecture critic Robert author of The Cocoanut Enjoy a pop music Campbellp.m. 6:00 - and3:00 photograPark. - Hyde GroveSt., River Fire, 1137 talks about review as Jimmy Webb [email protected] pher Peter Vanderwarker the worst nightclubwww.ymcaboston.org/hydepark fire Shares his stories and co-authored Cityscapes in United States History. song, providing insight of Boston: An Ameri- Rabb Lecture Hall, Central into his writing process 5th December can City through Time,11th - 6th Library in CopleyDecember Square, and prolific career. Lighting Menorah which explored Boston MassArt 700 BoylstonAnnual 27th Street. Museum of Fine Boston. 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The tour concludes with the chance to warm your bones with hot 6th December chocolate, tea,Lighting orTree wine Center Brighton and Boston your creamwith pie atalong sing Come the historichelp and Omni Parkerfriends and neighbors Santa light the Christmas tree in House.in tree ReservationsChristmas the light Santa are required 24 hours in Brighton Center. Center. Brighton advance. Departs ArtsBostoncontact Bostix information more For Booth at Faneuil Hall. 3:30 Hanlon: Rosie p.m. 617-357-8300 [email protected] www.TheFreedomTrail. org 10. NovemberNovember 27th 15th- December 18th Ritz-CarltonLower Mills Boston Merchant Common SugarplumAssociation Tea Holiday Stroll Event JoinStarts the Ritz-Carlton at St. Gregory’s for Sugar PlumAuditorium Tea featuring and busidelicious- desserts, a children’snesses along sing-along, the Avenue, and an interactive2214 Dorchester holiday craft Ave., activity. In addition,Lower Mills, guests Dorchester. will be able to meet andThis mingle is the with 5th costumed annual members of the LowerBoston Mills Ballet’s Merchant’s production ofNovember 15th –November 30thNovember 16th Association (LMMA) December 31st Frog Pond Skating Thestroll. Nutcracker! Over 30 merchants Holiday Quilts Copley SquareOpening Tree Lighting Ritz-Carltonwill be open Boston for Common, the eve- 10 AveryThe Proper St. BostonianCome join MayorOpening Menino night - Frogas he Pond, Saturdays,ning to 11:00 proudly a.m. display $. 617-574-7184. Quilters will be showinglights the treeBoston at Copley Common. Square. 5:30 – www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/and showcase their busi- their holiday spiritSing-along with with10:00 the p.m. city Season of Boston runs BostonCommonnesses to local residents. their colorful. Handmadeand enjoy refreshments.November 16th-March: 5:30 p.m-8:00 p.m. St. Holiday quilts. Mayor’sCopley Square.Mon: 5:00 10:00 - 6:00 a.m. p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Gregory’s Auditorium, Gallery 5th floor, 1617-635-4505. City Sun - Thurs: 10:00 a.m. - 2214 Dorchester Ave, Lower Hall Sq., 5th Floor, Boston. 9:00 p.m.; Fri - Sat: 10:00 NovemberMills, Dorchester. 27th - December For more 24th617.635.3911 www.cityofboston.gov/parksa.m. - 10:00 p.m. Downtowninformation Crossing contact Chris.Holiday Marketwww.cityofboston.gov/ 617-635-2120 [email protected], second annual Downtown arts www.bostonfrogpond. Crossing617-296-7039 Holiday Market tent will com be openwww.lowermillsmer from the Saturday- after Thanksgivingchants.com through Christmas Eve. Select artists and vendors will beNovember 16th Arrival of Boston’s November 16th showcasing their wares. Official Christmas Tree Korea Foundation Downtown Crossing, Summer St. November 15th Once again, Nova Scotia Day Mon.America - Sat., 11:00 Scores a.m - 7:00 p.m. andhas agreed to provide Celebrate the opening Sun.,Poetry 12:00 -Slam 6:00 p.m. Boston’s Official Christ- of the newly renovated www.dtcholidaymarket.wordpress.comNow in its 13th year, the mas Tree. Nova Scotia Arts of Korea Gallery Poetry Slam provides will transport the tree with a full program of 360 Boston Elementary to the Boston Com- events including music, NovemberSchool student-athletes28th mon where Santa Claus artist demonstrations, ac- Andersona unique Tree opportunity Lighting and children from local tivities, and tours. Made in Loganto express Square themselves schools are invited to possible with the support in front of their peers, welcome the tree to the of the Korea Foundation. Startparents, the Hyde friends, Park and holiday seasonBoston Common. Museum of Fine Arts, off rightcommunity with the members. Anderson treeBoston Common. 11:00 a.m. Boston, 465 Huntington Ave. lighting!The Strand Featuring Theatre, face 543 painting, 617-635-4505 3:00 p.m–9:45 p.m. carriageColumbia rides, Rd., horse-drawn Dorchester. sleigh,www.cityofboston.gov/ www.mfa.org/koreaday carousel,617-553-4705 stage shows, or fun food parksand games.(617)-635-1403 Lighting of the Anderson tree http://strandboston.comis at 4:30 p.m. with Mayor www.americascoresbos- Menino,ton.org/ in front of the Hyde Park Community Center. Everyone is invited! Hyde Park Municipal Building, 1179 River St., Hyde Park. 1:00 - 5:30 p.m. www.cityofboston.gov 11. Mayor’s Office of Arts, Tourism & Special Events 12. November 17th NovemberBLINK! 18th Lower MillsHoliday Merchant Season Association 3rd AnnualKick-off Winter at Faneuil Stroll Stroll throughHall Marketplace Lower Mills Join in the fun Saturday, village andNovember visit local 17th shops. as we There willkick-off be a Boston’strolley running2012 back andHoliday forth fromseason the at FaMilton- and Dorchesterneuil Hall sides. Marketplace. St. Gregory’sThere Auditorium, will be all day en- tertainment throughout 2214 Dorchesterthe Marketplace Ave, Lower starting Mills, November 17th - November 17th – 18th Dorchester.at 115:30 a.m., - 9:00 leading p.m. up to May 31 Violinist Sharon Roffman November 20th 617-296-7039the unveiling of a brand Boston Sports Temples Performs Beethoven, Faneuil Hall Marketplace Tree www.lowermillsmerchants.comnew Boston tradition: a This exhibition show- presented by Boston LED Light and Sound cases Boston’sLighting beloved CeremonyClassical Orchestra Spectacular encompass- sports venues—mostAll-day familyViolinist fun and Sharon holiday Roff - ing Faneuil Hall Market- notably the Bostonentertainment. mann’s Tree annualillumination appear -at Thursdaysplace. – Saturdays Garden, Fenway Park, ances with Boston Classi- 5:00 p.m. with special guest Jerod NovemberFaneuil 18th Hall - January Marketplace. Braves Field, and Suf- cal Orchestra have been Mayo of the New England Patriots! FreedomAll Trail day entertainment Foundation® start - folk Downs—and their high points of the past ing at 11:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. unique roles inFaneuil the daily Hall Marketplace.two seasons! A limited Historic Holiday Stroll tree lighting ceremony and lives and hearts11:00 of gena.m.- - 7:00number p.m. of half-price Hear thelaunch story of ofBlink! how Christmaserations of New Eng- orchestra seats are avail- www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com and holiday617-523-1300 traditions evolved in landers. Featuring the able for both the Satur- Boston www.faneuilhallmarketand highlights of the - Boston Public Library’s day night and Sunday place.com outstanding collection afternoon performances: American Revolution during of historic sportsNovember pho- 20th$. Faneuil Hall, 1 Faneuil this 90-minute tour led by a tography, theSt. exhibition Brendan’s Hall3rd Square,Annual Boston. 866- guide dressedNovember in 19th 17th century follows the creation and 811-4111. Holiday Festival DickensianThe Skatinggarb. Club of evolution of these four www.bostonclassicalor- Homemade items and crafts BosTix Booth,Boston Faneuil Skating Hall.Academy great public venues. This chestra.org/ Group and private skat- exhibition is sponsored 3:30 p.m. $. from a wide variety of vendors. ing lessons for beginners by the BostonFr. Public James Lane Hall, St. Brendan 617-357-8300,and skaters Reservations of every required. age Library Foundation. November 18th - Church, 589 Gallivan Blvd, Dorchester. www.theand freedomtrail.org every level. Fun, Johnson Lobby at the March 31st goal oriented lessons Central Library11:00 in Copley a.m. - 4:00Emmanuel p.m. Music – taught by experienced, Square, 700 Boylston617-436-0310 Street, Bach Cantata Series: certified instructors. Boston. [email protected] BWV 26 NovemberGroup 19th lessons are of- www.bpl.org Continuing a 42-year old Arrival feredof Boston’s Saturday, Official Sunday, tradition, the Orchestra ChristmasTuesday, Tree Wednesday and Chorus of Em- and Thursday mornings November 20thmanuel Music presents Come watch the tree arrive from and Monday afternoons. St. Teresa’s ChristmasBach’s astounding Bazaar human Nova Scotia! Private lessons are of- A craft bazaardocument, with food, in thehot liturgi - Boston Common.fered every 11:00 day! a.m. cal setting for which it 617-635-4505Frog Pond, Boston Common. drinks and handwas knitted intended. items. Emmanuel 40 St. Teresa’s Ave., West Roxbury. www.cityofboston.gov/parkswww.skatingacademy. Church, 15 Newbury St., org Time TBD. 617-323-1050.Boston. 10:00 a.m. www.sttheresaschoolboston.com617-536-3356. http://emmanuelmusic. org 13. November 18th November 19th November 20th Hermitage Piano Trio, Christopher Columbus Holidays on Main presented by Chamber Park Trellis Lighting Streets and more! Music Foundation of Christopher Columbus Join Mayor Menino as New England Park will be transformed he announces Deck the Hermitage Piano Trio, into a Holiday wonder- City, the 3rd Annual Deck a rarity in the world of land when the 260 feet of the Windows contest for chamber music. First trellis are lit with 50,000 local businesses and the Church in Boston, 66 Marl- white and blue lights, ALL-NEW Deck the Roof- borough St., Boston. 6:00 along with lighted pine tops residential lighting p.m. 617-462-8204. boughs highlighting the contest. www.cmfone.org Kennedy Rose Garden November 28th: Dead- and 12 decorated trees. line for submissions of Christopher Columbus Park, “decked” businesses November 19th - North End. 5:30-6:30 p.m. December 7th: Dead- March 3rd www.cityofboston.gov/ line for submissions of Boston During parks “decked” homes the Gilded Age December 11th: Online Using maps and other voting by the general graphics from the Boston November 19th public begins Public Library’s special 2nd Annual Savor the December 18th: Online collections, this exhibi- Flavors of Mission Hill voting closes - Winners tion explores the built A neighborhood fund- decided by popular vote environment in which raiser to support Mission December 20th: Mayor the McKim Build- Hill Main Streets. Menino announces the ing was conceived and 6:00 - 8:30 p.m at Massa- Deck the Windows and Deck constructed. Featured chusetts College of the Rooftops winners. Free topics include Copley Pharmacy and Health Event! Square before and after Sciences, Richard E. Griffin Puerto Rican Veterans the construction of the Building 6th floor, 670 Hun- Monument Square, at the library, the filling in of tington Ave. For more info. corner of Washington and Back Bay, the beautifica- call 617- 427-7399 or email West Dedham Streets, Bos- tion of the Charles River mainstreetrouse@gmail. ton. 5:30- 7:00 p.m. through the construc- com 617.635.3880. tion of the Esplanade, www.deckthecity.com and the growth of the www.bostonmainstreets. city through land fill November 20th com and increased build- Lowell Lecture: ing heights. Norman B. Justice Stephen Breyer Leventhal Map Center at the and Judge Douglas P. November 20th Central Library in Copley Woodlock Boston Frog Pond Square, 700 Boylston Street, Justice Breyer and College Night 617-859-2387. Judge Woodlock talk Tuesday evenings from www.maps.bpl.org about the John Joseph 7:00 p.m until closing Moakley United States 9:00 p.m. Show your cur- Courthouse and Har- rent college ID and get bor Park in Boston. half-price admission for Rabb Lecture Hall, Central just $2. Library in Copley Square, www.bostonfrogpond. 700 Boylston Street, 617- com 536-5400 www.bpl.org 14. November 20th November 22nd November 23rd - Four Corners Main Thanksgiving Day Tra- December 24th Street Annual Meeting ditional Feast at the The Santa in the City! Celebrate Four Corners Ritz-Carlton Ballroom Santa is coming to the business district and get Partake in a delicious Prudential Center! updates on future proj- feast that features tra- Capture the magic of the ects in the Four Corners ditional carving stations holiday season and bring area. for roast turkey, prime the kids for a special 110 Claybourne Street rib and a seafood station photo with Santa. Vari- Dorchester. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. with shrimp, Jonah crab ous times. Belvidere Arcade, 617-287-1651 claws and oysters. Live the Prudential Center, 800 www.fourcornersms.org music and children’s Boylston Street, Boston. dessert decorating. 12:00 - 617.236.3100 3:30 p.m. For reservations or www.prudentialcenter. November 21st more information, please call com/ 2012 Gravy Bowl (617) 574-7184 There will be music, $. www.ritzcarlton.com/ games, and food. There November 23rd – will also be a tailgate December 30th cookout sponsored by November 23rd Boston Ballet: the Leahy-Holloran Macy’s Holiday The Nutcracker Community Center. Free Tree Lighting New England’s #1 ice skating at the Devine Macy’s annual post- holiday tradition, Boston Rink . Flag football Thanksgiving tree light- Ballet’s The Nutcracker, Game Times: ing in Boston continues, returns to the stage with 4pm Ages 4-6, Coed as the store places this exquisite new sets and 5pm Ages 7-9, Coed year’s holiday tree atop costumes by award- 6pm Ages 10-12, Coed the marquee at its Down- winning designer Robert 7pm Ages 13-15 town Crossing location. Perdziola. This world 8pm Teens (16-18) vs. 450 Washington St., Sum- premiere production will Adults mer St. Plaza, 1 Summer encompass the beauty Sponsored by Leahy-Hol- St. 12:00 - 7:00 p.m. Tree and magic of the tradi- loran Community Center, lighting ceremony starts at tional Nutcracker story Boston Parks and Rec, Bos- 4:45 p.m. 617- 357-3000. with revised scenes and ton Police Atletics League, www.macys.com choreography by Mikko Dorchester Youth Hockey. Nissinen. Music by P.I. Garvey Park, Dorchester. Tchaikovsky • Choreog- 3:30 p.m. November 23rd – raphy by Mikko Nis- December 9th sinen. Boston Opera House, Dr. Seuss’ How The 539 Washington St, Boston. November 22nd Grinch Stole Christmas, 617-695-6955 Hyde Park YMCA presented by Citi Per- www.bostonballet.org/ Thanksgiving Day forming Arts Center Aerobathon Dr. Seuss’ How The Hyde Park YMCA Grinch Stole Christmas! Thanksgiving Day The Musical returns to Aerobathon. 1137 River the Citi Performing Arts St., Hyde Park. Street, Hyde Center Wang Theatre Park. 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. during the 2012 holiday 617-361-2300 season. Various times. Citi www.ymcaboston.org Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St., Boston. 866-348-9738 www.grinchmusical.com 15. November 24th November 24th November 24th Boston Main Streets 27th Annual Tuba The Dorchester Holiday Small Business Saturday Christmas Concert Celebrations Committee Small Business Join us as we host Trolley Tour Saturday, which falls the 27th Annual Tuba The trolley will make the between Black Friday Christmas Concert at following stops: and Cyber Monday, is a Faneuil Hall Market- 3:10 - Lower Mills @ Lower national effort to drive place! Come watch Mills Apartments (Dorches- consumers to shop at over 150 Tuba Players ter Ave). local merchants during serenade the crowd with 3:30 - Port Norfolk @ the heaviest shopping your favorite Christmas Redfield (Daniel Emmet weekend of the year Classics. This event is O’Connor Square). to support small busi- free to the public. 4:00 - Harbor Point (en- ness and save customers Faneuil Hall Marketplace, trance off of Mt. Vernon money. All day. Free 11:00 a.m 617-523-1300. Street). event. www.faneuilhallmarket- 4:30 - Meetinghouse Hill @ www.smallbusinesssaturday. place.com Rev. com Allen Park (corner of Adams Brighton Main Streets - and Winter). 617-779-9200. November 24th 5:00 - Upham’s Corner @ www.brightonmainstreets.org. Hyde Park Main Streets the Strand Theatre. Bowdoin- Geneva Main Holiday Wreath Sale 5:30 - Blessed Mother Teresa Streets - 617-436-9980. Purchase your holiday Church (formerly St. Mar- www.bowdoin-geneva.org. wreaths and proceeds garet’s, 800 Maverick Square/Central benefit Hyde Park Main Columbia Road). Square in East Boston –from Streets. 11 Fairmount Av- 6:00 - Savin Hill @ Ryan noon to 5 p.m. 617-561-1044. enue / Logan Square, Hyde Playground (Dorchester www.ebmainstreets.com. Park. 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m. Ave). Fields Corner Main Streets 617-361-6964 6:30 - Fields Corner @ Park - 617-474-1432. www.hydeparkmain- Street and Dorchester Ave. www.fieldscorner.org. streets.com 7:00 - King Street Play- Washington Gateway Main ground (Corner of King St Streets – 617.542.1234. and Adams St). www.gatewaymainstreet.org. November 24th 7:30 - Peabody Square @ West Roxbury Main Peabody Square North Plaza Ashmont Sta- Streets – 617.325.6400. Tree Lighting tion (corner of Ashmont and www.westroxburymainstreets. Enjoy caroling and Dorchester Ave). The trolley com. goody bags for the kids. will depart from Florian Hyde Park Main Streets, Bring an ornament to Hall, (55 Hallet St.) and 617-361-6964. www.hydepark- decorate the tree! Re- end in Peabody Square, mainstreets.com. freshments afterward at Dorchester. 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. JP Centre/South Main Ashmont Station Plaza. For more information email Streets - 617-522-0300. Co-sponsored by St. Chris English, www.jpcentresouth.org. Mark’s Area Main Street Christopher.English@ Roslindale Village Main and local civic and arts cityofboston.gov Streets – 617.327.4065. www. groups. Ashmont Station roslindale.net/ Plaza, corner of Ashmont Bowdoin- Geneva Main St. & Dorchester Ave. Time: Streets - 617.436.9980. www. TBD. 617-825-3846 bowdoin-geneva.com www.smams.org

16. December 17th December 17th - 19th We Sing Thy Birth Black Nativity Join the ChorusNovember Pro 24th Musica November 24thCombined withNovember the poetry 25th of Langston for a celebrationFields Corner’s of the holidays Tree 28th Annual Hughes,Roslindale this song-play32nd Annual touches Anderson a special Lighting Celebration Tree Lighting Tree Lighting Festival with the TritonCelebrate Brass the Quintet. start of the Join Roslindalechord Village in the heartsFree Pictures of all. with Santa Old South Church,holiday Copleyseason Sq.with your Main StreetsBlackman to bring Auditorium,Clause, 342Horse Huntington Drawn Ave. 8:00 p.m. $ friends and neighbors at light to the darkin Ell winter Hall at NortheasternSleigh, Carousel, University. Fun www.choruspromusica.orgthe annual Fields Corner season! CelebrateVarious the times. $.and Games, Face Paint- www.oldsouth.orgTree Lighting. Join in for season with Mayorwww.blacknativity.org Me- ing, Dance, Entertain- some caroling, delicious nino, caroling, activities, ment and more. Logan hot cocoa courtesy of treats and a visit from Square / Hyde Park. the Blarney Stone, and Santa! 1:00 - 5:30 p.m Tree Light- Decembertasty 17th treats & 18th made by area Adams Park, RoslindaleDecember 18thing with Mayor Menino at Annual Kwanzaaneighborhood Concert asso- Village. 3:00 - First5:00 p.m. Annual 4:30 p.m. Dance troupeciations! OrigiNation Santa and gives Mrs. 617-327-4065Choral Holidaywww.hydeparkmain- Claus will bring goodie www.roslindale.net/holi- streets.com their annualbags concert. for all the children. days Boston Choral Ensemble Roxbury CommunityCorner of Dorchester College, 1234Ave. & will feature a guest choir Columbus Ave.,Park Roxbury St., Dorchester. Crossing. 6:00 - from WinchesterNovember High 25th Fri, 7:00 p.m.;7:00 Sat, p.m. 3:00 617-474-1432 p.m. $. November 24thSchool. - 25th King’s Chapel www.originationinc.orgwww.fieldscorner.org Saint Ann’s ParishOld South Holi Church,- Concert Copley Series Sq. day Extravaganza and Brian Church, baritone Family Bazaar2:00 p.m. $. & Heinrich Christensen, November 24th Saint Ann’s Parishwww.oldsouth.org organ Program: Jo- DecemberUpham’s 17th - 19th Corner will be hosting a holi- hannes Brahms: “Vier WGBH’s ChristmasDistrict Decorating Celtic Day day shopping fair over ernste Gesänge”, Sojourn Celebrate Small Business two days at theDecember Pope 18thJ.S. Bach: Arias from Saturday on November John Paul II Nepon- Advent cantatas Join Brian24th O'Donovan by decorating once the again set Campus (formerlyThe Winter SolsticeDaniel Pinkham: “The for the NewUpham’s England Corner holiday business Saint Ann’s School)in Legend on andWellesley Song Hills Psalm favorite A districtChristmas with Celticlocally- Sojourn.the weekendCelebrate following the seasonBook “ with story Brian will boughtbe joined decorations. by Christy Thanksgiving.teller Diane Edgecomb5:00 p.m. King’s and Chapel, 40 O’Leary, KarineFinish upPolwart, with hot Pope John Paulmusicians II Nepon- MargaretTremont Chamberlain St., 5:00 p.m. treats as the Strand set Campus, 239 Neponset www.kings-chapel.org/ Seamus Egan,Theater Liz holiday Carroll tree and is Johnlit Avenue, Dorchester.and Tom Megan. Doyle, Eamonat 5pm! Murray, Sean Og 11/24- 5:00 - 9:00Arnold p.m Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Graham, ChrisMeet at Huff, Upham’s and Corner more. 11/25- 11:00 - Boston.3:00 p.m. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. $. 617-384-5277 Cutler MajesticMain Theatre, Street office 219 (545Tremont Co- St.,For more info. www.arboretum.harvard.educontact Boston. 12/17,lumbia 8:00 Road p.m.; Boston, MA saintannoffice@gmail. 02125) at 3pm. Donations com 12/18, 3:00 p.m.encouraged. & 8:00 3:00-5:00pm. p.m.; 12/19, 1:00 p.m.617-265-0363. & 5:00 p.m. $. 617-824-8400.www.uphamscorner.org www.aestages.org

17. November 26th – November 28th November 29th December 29th Genetic Genealogy: Add- Boston Common Downtown Boston ing DNA to Your Toolkit Tree Lighting Holiday Market Learn about your deep Enjoy the 71st annual Downtown’s biggest ancestry, confirm your lighting of Boston’s Of- holiday market is back! existing family history ficial Christmas Tree The fourth-annual or break through brick provided as a gift by Downtown Boston walls in your geneal- Nova Scotia. The Tree Holiday Market features ogy research. Orientation Lighting, presented by new artisan vendors each Room, Central Library in the Park Department, week, along with appear- Copley Square, 700 Boylston WCVB Ch. 5 and Magic ances from Santa and Street, 617-536-5400 106.7 is filmed live on musical peformances on www.bpl.org/localhistory Chronicle at 7:00 p.m. Summer Street. Boston Common, 6:00 p.m.- 11:00 a.m-7:00 p.m, 8:00 p.m. 617-635-4505 Mondays-Saturdays and November 29th www.cityofboston.gov/ from 11:00 a.m-5:00 p.m Muhammad’s Mosque parks on Sundays. Summer St., No. 11 Holiday Downtown Crossing, Boston. Celebration www.downtownboston. Grove Hall Community November 29th org Center, 51 Geneva Street, Commonwealth Avenue Dorchester. Free Event. 5:30 Mall Lighting – 8:30 p.m. Since 2003, the Mall has November 27th For more info., contact been successfully lit with- Copley Square Greater Grove Hall Main out public funds thanks Tree Lighting Streets at 617-427-2560 to the efforts of chairper- Friends of Copley www.greatergrovehall. son Mimi La Camera, the Square and the Parks com lighting committee, and Department host the an- many neighborhood sup- nual Tree Lighting with porters. Following the Santa Claus and festive November 29th Boston Common Light- entertainment. The tree 71st Annual Tree ing, the Commonwealth is lit to the sounds of the Lighting Pre-Show Avenue Mall will be lit. Old South Church Bells. Skating Spectacular Commonwealth Avenue Copley Square. 5:00 - 6:00 at The Frog Pond Mall, 8:15 – 8:45 p.m. p.m. 617-635-4505 Celebrate the season 617-635-4505 www.cityofboston.gov/ with The Skating Club www.cityofboston.gov/ parks of Boston’s talented local parks skaters at the annual Frog Pond Skating Spec- November 27th tacular. After the show, November 29th Author Talk with Eric hop over to the tree light- Author talk with Dennis Jay Dolin ing for a full line-up of Lehane, author of Live Dolin is the author of fun and festive activities. by Night. When America First Met Frog Pond, Boston Common. The bestselling, Boston- China: An Exotic His- 5:00 p.m. 617-635-2120 based author talks about tory of Tea, Drugs, and www.bostonfrogpond. his latest book, Live by Money in the Age of Sail. com Night. Rabb Lecture Hall, Commonwealth Salon, Central Library in Copley Central Library in Copley Square, 700 Boylston Street, Square, 700 Boylston Street, 617-536-5400 617-536-5400 www.bpl.org/authors www.bpl.org/authors 18. November 29th Chucho Valdés Quartet December 2nd Presented by Celebrity Series of Boston. Multi– Boston Common Tree Lighting Grammy Award winner Join us for the 69th lighting of Chucho Valdés brings his ecember Boston’s Official Christmas Tree. quartet for an evening of Live on Chronicle, (WCVB ch. 5 thrilling Cuban jazz. at 7p.m). Boston Common, Berklee Performance Center, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. 617-635-4505. 136 Massachusetts Ave., www.cityofboston.gov/parks Boston. 8:00 p.m. 617-482- 6661. $. www.villavictoriaarts.org November 30th - D December 2nd December 1st Commonwealth Ave. Mall November 29th – Old South Meeting Tree Lighting December 2nd House Holiday Commonwealth Ave Mall, (Comm. Ave. Museum School Art Sale Open House December 1st November 30th – & Arlington St.). Event starts at The School of the Ring in the holidaysFriends of theDecember Fort Point 9th Channel 8:00 p.m. Tree lighting is at 8:15 p.m. Museum of Fine Arts, at Old South MeetingAnnual Holiday“Annie” Tree SpecialLighting Holiday 617-635-4505. Boston’s (SMFA) cel- House! Tour theCome beauti join- MayorRun atThomas Riverside Menino Theatre www.cityofboston.gov/parks ebrated annual art sale ful 1729 building,and enjoy the FriendsWorks of Fort Point Channel is a destination for art light refreshments, and Join Riverside Theatre on the historic Northern Avenue collectors and those who shop for unique gifts in Works for this special simply love art. Who will our Museum Shop.Bridge Free to celebrateholiday the run start of theof the be - you discover? Free ad- and Open to the holidayPublic. season.loved family musical. mission. Opening celebra- Old South Meeting5:30-7:00 House, p.m.Starting For more informationat Riverside The- tion: Nov. 29th, 5:00 – 310 Washington Street,call 617-451.9239. atre Works, 45 Fairmount 8:00 p.m. Hours: Nov. 29th– Boston. 10:00 a.m-www.friendsoffortpointchannel.org 4:00 p.m. Ave. Various times. 617-361- Dec. 1st, 10:00 a.m - 8:00 617- 482-6439 7024 p.m; Dec. 2, 10:00 a.m–5:00 www.oldsouthmeeting- www.rtwboston.org p.m. School of the Museum house.org/ Wednesdays, December & January of Fine Arts, 230 Ice Carnival on the Common The Fenway Boston. December 1st December 2nd 617-369-3204 November 30th, TheDecem Skating- Holiday Club of OpenBoston House in – Jamaica Plain www.smfa.edu/artsale ber 1st – 2nd partnership Northwith the End Boston Library Parks Handel & Haydenand Soci Recreation- The Department Friends of the will North December First Thursdays ety: Handel’s Messiahpresent a seriesEnd of Library ice skating invite you Visit the 35 art shows throughout November 29th, Decem- A holiday traditionexhibitions. for toThese join eventsus to celebrate will the business district. Along Centre St. ber 6th, 13th & 20th 159 years. Symphonyhighlight Hall, regionalthe holidays skaters with of music in Jamaica Plain. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Roslindale Holiday 301 Massachusettsall Avenue, levels celebratingby the Al their Natale Band. www.jpcentresouth.org Wander Boston. Various times.accomplishment $. There and will showcasing be a raffle and Shop, eat and be local! 617-266-3605 refreshments for all. their development. Visit over 25 of Roslin- www.handelandhaydn. North End Branch Library, December 2nd dale’s unique shops org Frog Pond, Boston25 Parmenter Common. St., Boston. Villa Victoria Tree Lighting and restaurants to take 7:00 - 7:30 p.m.12:00 – 2:30 p.m advantage of promotions, 617-635-2120.www.bpl.org/branches/ Come light the neighborhood tree events and personal www.bostonfrogpond.comnorth.htm and admire the Betances mural in gift advising during the this colorful South End Neighborhood. holiday season! Roslindale Plaza Betances, 100 West Dedham St., Village, Roslindale. 5:00 – South End. 5:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 617-327-4065 www.villavictoriaarts.org www.roslindale.net 19. December 1st December 1st December 1st, 8th, and Egleston Square Photos with Santa 15th (Saturdays) Holiday Event at Coco Baby Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Come decorate orna- Bring your children For this enchanting ments for the Egleston to Coco Baby to sit on tradition, The Ritz-Carl- Square tree from 1:00- Santa’s lap and have their ton, Boston Common 2:00 p.m and then join in photo taken. Great for transforms into a Nut- for an afternoon of carol- Christmas cards! cracker dreamland where ing, youth performances, Coco Baby, 1636 Washing- guests meet and mingle refreshments, music and ton St., Boston. 4:00 -6:00 with costumed members of course, a visit from p.m. 617-247-2229 of the Boston Bal- You Know Who! Egleston www.cocobabyboston. let’s production of The Square Peace Garden, com/ Nutcracker. Sugar Plum 3131 Washington Street, Tea will be presented on Jamaica Plain. Decorating Saturdays prior to the 1:00-2:00 p.m; Caroling and December 1st 1 p.m. matinee at The performances 2:00-3:30 p.m. Pope’s Hill Neighbor- Opera House. For reserva- 617-522-7752 hood Tree Lighting tions or more information www.eglestonsquare.org Tree will be lit at the please call 617-574-7184. intersection of Neponset The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom, Avenue, Gallivan Blvd 10 Avery Street, Boston. December 1st and Morrissey Blvd. Hot www.ritzcarlton.com/en/ Christmas Fair Chocolate and Snacks Properties/BostonCom- Over 25 New England will be served at the mon/Default.htm artists and crafters will Neponset VFW Post vend their unique offer- before the tree lighting. ings in pottery, knits, 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. At the inter- December 1st & 2nd photography, fine art, section of Neponset Avenue, 21st Annual Catholic jewelry, blown glass, Gallivan Blvd and Morrissey Charities Labouré Center beeswax candles, turned Blvd. For more info. email Christmas House Tour wood and more! Free & Phillip.Carver@popeshill. The Labouré Center open to the public. From com or visit: gives tours of five houses 10:00 - 4:00 p.m in the www.popeshill.com decorated for the holi- Gordon Chapel at Old South days in South Boston. Church, 645 Boylston St., Twilight Tour, Saturday Boston. 617-536-1970 December 1st from 4:00-6:00 p.m with a www.oldsouth.org/ ArtROX! Holiday reception following. Gift Market Daytime Tour, Sunday, De- Featuring fine arts and cember from 12:00-4:00 p.m. December 1st handmade crafts by lo- For information and ticket Hallelujah! Gospel cal artists. purchase contact the Laboure Holiday Explosion 2201 Washington St, Dudley Center. 617-268-9670 The Holiday at the Square, Roxbury. Time: www.ccab.org/laboure_ Strand concert is pre- TBD. For more information house_tour/index.html sented by the Mayor’s call 617-427-1006 Office of Arts, Tourism www.discoverroxbury. and Special Events. The org/ Strand Theatre, 543 Colum- bia Rd., Dorchester. Time: 4:00 p.m. For more informa- tion call 617-697-8212 or 617-635-1403. $. http://strandboston.com/ 20. December 1st & 2nd December 1st - 31st December 2nd Michelle Willey: 31 NIGHTS OF LIGHT 2012 East Boston Finnish Design Show The Shops at Prudential Chamber Holiday & Straight from Helsinki, Center will shine a light Cavalcade Parade the 2012 World Design on Boston organizations East Boston Chamber of Capital, Michelle Willey this holiday season. Each Commerce will be will be displaying a wide night, the top of Pruden- sponsoring this event- range of Finnish gifts. tial Tower is lit a differ- Santa Claus & Elves will The event will be hosted ent color in support of light the Christmas Tree by Timo Utter, Helsinki that night’s partner. in front of the Ruggerio native. For the full list of participat- Family Memorial Home- Michelle Willey, 8 Union ing organizations visit 971 Saratoga Street, Orient Park St., Boston. www.prudentialcenter. Heights, East Boston. Saturday, 11:00 -6:00 p.m com 617.569.5000 & Sunday, 12:00-5:00 p.m. info@eastbostonchamber. 617-424-6700 com. 2:00 p.m. www.michellewilley.com December 2nd www.eastbostonchamber. Artist market com at Hibernian Hall December 1st and 2nd Hibernian Hall, 182 Dud- Holiday ley Street, Roxbury. From December 2nd - 8th Decorating Days 11-6pm. For more infor- 28th Annual MassArt Be a part of the magic! mation call 617-541-4644 Holiday Sale Help wrap Beacon Hill’s www.dudleysquare.org Shoppers looking for in- 1,100 historic lamp posts teresting and unique gifts with garlands and bows won’t want to miss out this Holiday season. December 2nd on this annual holiday Saturday, Harrison Gray 50th Annual sale! Tower Building Lobby, Otis House, 141 Cambridge Worcester Square MassArt, 621 Huntington St. 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m. Tree Lighting Event Avenue. 617-879-7710 Sunday, next to Savenor’s, Tree Lighting with 10:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m. 160 Charles Street. 12:00 Jazz Band, Raffle, Hot www.massart.edu p.m-5:00 p.m. 617-227-1922 Food and (non-alcholic) www.bhcivic.org Drink, Santa Claus, and general merriment! December 3rd & 17th Worcester Square Park, (First and Third Monday December 1st & 2nd 4:00 p.m. For more info. of December) Artists Group email wsana2010@gmail. MFA Playdates of Charlestown com Bring your toddler for a Open Studios free drop-in story time 11:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. For and art making in the more info. visit: December 2nd galleries. Museum of Fine www.artistsgroupof- Santa Comes Arts, Boston, 465 Hunting- charlestown.com/ to Roslindale ton Ave. Starting at 10:30 The Bay State Model a.m. Railroad Museum will www.mfa.org/playdates open its amazing model railroad to the public. Bay State Model Railroad Museum, 760 South St., Boston. 11:00 – 3:00 p.m. 617-327-4341 www.bsmrm.org 21. Mayor Thomas M. Menino I City of Boston Enchanted macy’s Trolley Tour & Tree Lightings

December 8th: December 7th: 2:00 p.m: Jamaica Plain December 9th: 5:30 p.m: West Roxbury J.P. Monument 1:00 p.m: South Boston Roche Family Ctr West Broadway 2:45 p.m: Jamaica Plain Hyde Square 6:15 p.m: Readville 1:45 p.m: Chinatown Wolcott Square 3:15 p.m: Roxbury Harrison Ave. & Beach St. 6:45 p.m: Mattapan Mission Hill Mattapan Square 3:45 p.m: Roxbury 2:30 p.m: North End Paul Revere Mall 7:15 p.m: Dorchester 135 Dudley St. (B-2) Codman Square 4:15 p.m: South End 3:15 p.m: Charlestown 7:45 p.m: Dorchester Boston Center for the Arts Thompson Square Adams Corner 5:00 p.m: Brighton 4:00 p.m: East Boston Oak Square Central Square

www.cityofboston.gov/arts 617-635-3911

22. December 3rd - 5th December 4th The Fort Point Holiday Sale Charlestown Community Artists from one of Boston’s most Holiday Concert popular artistic enclaves sell their With the Central Training and original work. West End House Choirs. December 4th December 6th December 7th 12 FarnsworthCity St., Point Fort Point Channel. The Beacon St.Hill Mary’s Church,Mattapan 46 Winthrop Square St., 4:00-7:00 p.mNeighborhood on 12/3. Associa- Holiday StrollCharlestown. 2:00Main p.m. Streets 11:00 - 4:00 tionp.m onTree 12/4 Lighting & 12/5. The Beacon www.bostonchildrenschorus.orgHill Busi- Holiday Gathering www.fortpointarts.orgMedal of Honor Park, E. ness Association invites A friendly holiday Broadway & M St., South you to the annual Beacon gathering for friends Boston. 6:30 p.m. Hill Holiday Stroll and family of Mattapan. www.cityofboston.gov from 6 to 9pm.December Come 4thLocation TBD. December 3rd - 19th early and enjoyWinter Victo Lights- 6:00Along – 8:00pm the Greenway Urban Nutcracker rian Carolers,Join strolling friends andwww.mattapansquare family at the - December 4th brass quintet and horse mainstreets.org The holiday2012 dance We Areclassic re-workedand buggy rides.East Santa Boston Greenway for a night with the neonBoston crackle Gala of the inner city.will be at thefilled Hill House with sing-alongs, carolers and Wheelock FamilyCelebrating Theatre, Diversity, 200 The Riverway,located at 127festive Mt. Ver luminaries.- December 7th -9th Boston. VariousImmigrant times. Contributions$. 617-524-4381 non St. The treeEast lighting Boston Greenway,Macy’s fromEnchanted Marginal and Heritage. Boston takes place atto 7pm Porter on Streets.the Trolley 4:00 - 6:00Tour p.m. www.balletrox.orgConvention and Exhibition corner of Charles and & Tree Lightings Center. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Mount Vernon617-542-7696. St. Mayor Menino invites www.cityofboston.gov/ 617-720-7888 www.bostonnatural.orgyou to the Annual Macy’s December weareboston3rd - 29th www.beaconhillbusines- Enchanted Trolley sassociation.org Tour. The trolley will Radio City Christmas Spectacular be traveling with Santa Back by popularDecember demand! 5th – 24thThe grandest December 4thClause, Macy’s Store holiday showHoliday of all Pops,time returnspresented to December 7thJamaica Plain’sHoliday Holiday Characters Stroll and Boston! Theby world-famousBoston Symphony Radio CityHaley HouseStroll throughoutthe Mayorthe business to each of the Orchestra Annual Concertdistrict. There neighborhoodswill be special in Boston Rockettes®Experience bring their a holidayeye-high kickswith Charlie King to flip the switch on 16 and a cast andseason crew celebration of over 100with back Jointo folksingerevents Charlie in all theChristmas retail shops. trees over a Boston’s CitiKeith Performing Lockhart Artsand the Center. King for thisTree annual lighting af- with3 dayMayor period Menino starting on Citi PerformingBoston Arts Pops Center, this 270 De Tremont- fairSt., is a convergenceat 3:00 p.m. of at theFriday, Monument. December 7th in cember. Various times. old time HaleyHigh House tea from al- 10:00West a.m. Roxbury - 4:00 and p.m. end - Boston. VariousSymphony times. Hall,$. 1-866-348-9738. 301 Mas- ums and recent recruits. ing on Sunday, Decem- www.citicenter.orgsachusetts Ave., Boston. Haley House Bakeryat the LoringCafé, - Greenoughber 9th in House.East Boston. 888-266-1200. 12 Dade Street,Crafts Roxbury. at the FirstTrolley Baptist Tour Church, Schedule on www.bso.org 5:00 p.m. 617 633445-0900 Centre Streetopposite from 10:00 page. a.m. For more- www.haleyhouse.org3:00 p.m. For moreinfo. information, call 617-635-3911 visit: December 4th www.cityofboston.gov/ Old SouthDecember Church 5th www.jpcentresouth.orgarts Holiday ArtsLowell & Crafts Lecture: Fair New EnglandJohn Artists Ochsendorf and crafters willOchsendorf vend their is Associate Professor of Architecture unique offerings.and Civil and Environ- Old South Church,mental Engineering645 Boylston at St. Boston. 10:00MIT, a.m. and - 4:00 the authorp.m. of 617-536-1970.Guastavino Vaulting: The Art of Structural www.oldsouth.orgTile. Rabb Lecture Hall, Central Library in Copley Square, 700 Boylston Street, 617-536-5400. www.bpl.org/building- boston 23. December 7th December 7th – December 8th The Annual Senior January 13th Bark Place Holiday Craft Show OUR TOWN, presented Celebration with Photog- Boston City Hall, 2nd & by Huntington Theatre rapher Jann Tenenbaum 3rd Floor. Lobby Area, 10:00 Company Bark Place South End a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Visionary director and will host a holiday cel- www.cityofboston.gov MacArthur “Genius” ebration for Boston-area David Cromer brings dog lovers to get into the his groundbreaking and spirit of the season and December 7th critically acclaimed new raise money for MSPCA- North End version of the beloved, Angell. With the helping Holiday Stroll Pulitzer Prize-winning hand of Santa, renowned Join us on our North OUR TOWN to the pet photographer Jann End Holiday Stroll visit- Huntington. Tenenbaum will style and ing boutiques, galleries Calderwood Pavilion at the photograph each pooch and studios. Hanover, BCA, 527 Tremont St., and provide digital prints Prince and Salem Streets. Boston. $. 617-266-0800 perfect for holiday cards. 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. www.huntingtontheatre. Bark Place, 1721 Washing- www.northendwater- org/ ton St. 12:00-2:00 p.m. front.com A portion of the proceeds go to MSPCA-Angell. December 8th Call 857-362-7494 to re- December 7th – 9th Dickens’ A Christmas server your space. Craftboston Holiday Carol Times Two! A www.barkplacesouthend. 2012, presented by Benefit Performance com The Society of Arts The British ARE coming, and Crafts both the favorite holiday Craftboston Holiday is story and traditional December 8th a selective display of 90 English Christmas Car- Holiday Concert artists at The Cyclorama ols! 100% of proceeds go Boston Children’s at The Boston Center for to benefit the preserva- Chorus Festive favorites. the Arts.The Cyclorama tion and programming Cathedral Of The Holy at the Boston Center for of Old South Meeting Cross, South End. the Arts, 539 Tremont St., House. 2:00 p.m. Boston. Friday, December Old South Meeting House. www.bostonchildren- 7th, 10:00 -7:00 p.m. 310 Washington Street, schorus.org Saturday, December 8th, Boston. 617-482-6439. $. 10:00 -7:00 p.m. Time: TBD Sunday, December 9th, www.oldsouthmeeting- December 8th 11:00-5:00 p.m. house.org/ Upham’s Corner 617-266-1810 Holiday Kickoff Party http://societyofcrafts.org/ Kickoff the holiday sea- cbholiday/holidayinfo.asp son in Upham’s Corner with a celebration inside the lobby of the historic Strand Theater with mu- sic, food, and fun for all ages! Strand Theater (543 Columbia Rd., Dorchester. Time: TBD. Donations encouraged.617-265-0363 www.uphamscorner.org 24. www.strandboston.com December 8th December 8th – 23th December 9th Newbury St. League Anthony Williams’ Central Square presents the 3rd Annual Urban Nutcracker, pre- Tree Lighting Holiday Stroll sented by Tony Williams Tree lighting, hot choco- Newbury St. becomes a Dance Center late and food and gifts winter wonderland for Urban Nutcracker pres- from local businesses. all your holiday shop- ents a multicultural in- Central Square, East Bos- ping! As retailers open terpretation of the dance ton. 3 blocks from Maverick their doors for a day of in classic, performed by Blue Line T station. store special events and professional dancers and 4:00 p.m. 617.561.1044 sales. There will be street a cast reflective of the www.ebmainstreets.com music and entertainment. rich diversity & promise Newbury St. from Arlington of Boston’s youth. to Massachusetts Ave. Noon Various times. John Han- December 9th & 16th – 4:00 p..m. 617-267-2224 cock Hall, 180 Berkeley St., Nutcracker Breakfast www.newburys- Boston. $. with Mrs. Claus at the treetleague.org www.urbannutcracker- Ritz-Carlton Ballroom boston.com/ The Ritz-Carlton Ball- room, overlooking Bos- December 8th & 9th ton Common, welcomes Paper, Fabric & Stitch December 9th Santa’s better half! Join Michelle Willey will be Handel’s Messiah us for breakfast with holding a weekend trunk This Holiday classic the one and only…Mrs. show with artists Angela paired with Handel’s Claus and her friends Liguori, Jill Bent and Organ Concert No. 2 in from the Boston Ballet’s Sophie Truong featuring B-flat played by a period Nutcracker. This magi- letterpress cards, hand orchestra and Poulenc’s cal event includes live bound books, vintage Christmas Motets. musical entertainment, fabric tote bags and pil- Trinity Church Boston, 206 storytelling, and interac- lows, and handcrafted Clarendon St., Boston. 3:00 tive holiday activities. leather products. p.m. 617-536-0944 10:00 a.m. For reservations Michelle Willey, 8 Union http://trinitychurchbos- or more information please Park Street, Boston. ton.org/ call 617-574-7184. $. Saturday 11:00-6:00 p.m & www.ritzcarlton.com Sunday, 12:00-5:00 p.m. 617-424-6700 December 9th www.michellewilley.com Boston Youth Symphony December 9th, 14th, Orchestras (BYSO)’s In- 15th & 17th tensive Community Pro- HALLELUJAH! December 8th & 9th gram Holiday Concert Bring your family, SoWa Holiday Market Boston Youth friends and neighbors to This year’s Holiday Mar- Symphony Orchestras’ the Boston Gay Men’s ket will feature the very INTENSIVE COMMU- Chorus’s joyful celebra- best of New England’s NITY PROGRAM tion of diverse holiday independent designers, Free admission. Roxbury traditions. Hear music artists and crafters. Community College, 1234 honoring Chanukah, the The Benjamin Franklin Columbus Ave., Boston. 3:00 Native American solstice Institute of Technology, p.m. 617-358-6015 and traditional Christmas 41 Berkeley St. Saturday www.bysoweb.org carols along with some 11:00-6:00 p.m & Sunday favorite pop tunes of the 11:00-5:00 p.m. $. season. NEC’s Jordan Hall, www.sowaholidaymar- 30 Gainsborough St. Vari- ket.com/ ous times. 25. www.bgmc.org December 10th December 11th – 23rd December 12th Brighton Main Streets Memphis Bring Your Ancestors to Tree Lighting Turn up that dial...From Life: Connect via Social Brighton Main Streets the underground dance History will host a Tree lighting clubs of 1950s Memphis, Learn how to incorporate event in Brighton Center. Tennessee, comes a hot local history and other There will be hot choco- new Broadway musical sources of social history late, cookies and Santa that bursts off the stage into your genealogical will be on hand. with explosive dancing, research to gain a greater Brighton Center at the irresistible songs and a understanding of your intersection of Washington thrilling tale of fame and ancestors. St and Market St. forbidden love. Inspired Orientation Room, Central 6:00 p.m. by actual events, Mem- Library in Copley Square, 617 779-9200 phis is about a white 700 Boylston Street, 617- radio DJ who wants to 536-5400 change the world and a www.bpl.org/localhistory December 10th black club singer who is Boston Classical ready for her big break. Orchestra Performs Come along on their December 13th Free Christmas Concert incredible journey to The Grandest Boulevard: Celebrate the holiday the ends of the airwaves Commonwealth Avenue season with Steven Lip- -- filled with laughter, Mall sitt and Boston Classical soaring emotion and Margaret Pokorny Orchestra in Boston’s roof-raising rock ‘n’ roll. discusses the history and historic Faneuil Hall on Colonial Theatre, 106 master plan for the Com- Monday, December 10th Boylston St., Boston. 866- monwealth Avenue Mall, at 7:00 p.m. This concert 523-7469 a grand allée of shade is free and open to the http://boston.broadway. trees forming the central public. Faneuil Hall, 1 Fa- com/ axis of the Back Bay and neuil Hall Square, Boston. connecting the Public 7:00 p.m. 617-730-4363 Garden to the Back Bay www.bostonclassicalor- December 12th Fens. Commonwealth chestra.org/ Holiday Aht Market Salon, Central Library in Crafts people and artists Copley Square, 700 Boylston from this year’s Street, 6:00 p.m. December 10th – Ahts festival have been 617-536-5400 January 18th invited to sell their work www.bpl.org/building- Ambassadors at the Holiday Aht boston 5 artists focusing on Bos- Market ton’s urban skyline. The 3rd Floor Scollay Square Scollay Square Gallery 3rd Gallery at Boston City Hall. December 13th, 14th & Floor, 1 City Hall Sq., 5th 11:00 a.m-4:00 p.m. 15th Floor, Boston. 617.635.3911 Laura Preshong Gallery: 617.635.3911 www.cityofboston.gov/ Designer Trunk Show www.cityofboston.gov/ arts Weekend arts Featuring local and na- tional jewelry designers. 558 Tremont St., Boston. 12/13 and 12/14 - 4:00 -8:00 p.m 12/15 - 11:00 -7:00 p.m. 617-236-7660 www.laurapreshong.com 26. It’s back. Get vaccinated now to avoid this little bugger.

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27. December 13th & 16th December 14th -22th December 15th Bach Christmas Oratorio Black Nativity A Choral Holiday, Embrace the holidays Combined with the presented by Boston with H&H’s annual Bach poetry of Langston Choral Ensemble Christmas celebration, Hughes, this song-play BCE’s annual holiday featuring three cantatas touches a special chord concert featuring a from Bach’s Christmas in the hearts of all. variety of winter and Oratorio. 12/13 - 8:00 p.m Various times. Blackman holiday-themed reper- & 12/16 - 3:00 p.m. NEC Auditorium, 342 Huntington toire centered around Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsbor- Ave, in Ell Hall at North- snow and roses. ough Street, Boston. eastern University. 1-800- Old South Church, 645 www.handelandhaydn. 514-3849 Boylston St., Boston. 3:00 org/ www.blacknativity.org p.m. 978-729-1910 bostonchoral.org

December 14th December 14th & 15th Fort Point Holiday Stroll Annual Kwanzaa December 15th Stroll, Shop & Sip the Concert El Jolgorio night away! Twenty-five OrigiNation presents Navideño 2012 neighborhood businesses their annual dance con- The largest Latino will be open for a unique cert. Roxbury Community Christmas Gala in New evening of shopping, College, 1234 Columbus England, attracting over with special offers, dis- Ave., Roxbury Crossing. 3,500 guests annually. counts, and holiday treats Fri, 7:00 p.m.; Sat, 3:00 p.m. Boston Convention and for all. 4:00-8:00 p.m. $. 617-541-1875 Exhibition Center Various www.fortpointarts.org www.originationinc.org times. 7:00 p.m - 1:00 a.m. $. 617-564-0787 www.eljolgorio.org December 14th December 15th The Boston Cecilia Mayor Menino’s presents International Holiday December 15th & 16th Amy Lieberman - “The Celebration Candlelight Carols Miraculous Rose” Mayor Menino invites Trinity Church Boston, 206 This Christmas season you to celebrate a world Clarendon St, Boston. be led on a journey that of cultures, traditions 617-536-0944 weaves images of the and fun at this holiday http://trinitychurchbos- Rose, through works celebration. Participants ton.org/ both familiar and fresh. will enjoy festive mu- Join conductor Amy sic, entertainment and Lieberman, The Boston performances. There December 15th Cecilia chorus, solo- will also be international NEC Preparatory ists, and instrumental games, take home arts School’s Winter Festival ensemble for a program and crafts projects, a The Preparatory School’s filled with the brilliance taste of delicious ethnic Winter Festival showcas- of Monteverdi—his won- treats and a special visit es the children’s choruses drous Ave maris stella by Santa Claus. and orchestras. 1:00 p.m, and captivating Beatus 10 - noon. Franklin Park NEC, Jordon Hall, 30 vir. 8:00 p.m. Church of Golf Course Club House, Gainsborough Street, the Advent, 30 Brimmer Circuit Drive, Dorchester. Boston. 617-585-1260 St., Boston. 617-232-4540 www.cityofboston.gov/ http://necmusic.edu/ www.bostoncecilia.org/ parks

28. Walk the Freedom Trail ® through history.

Experience more than 250 years of history—and 16 of Boston’s most significant sites—along the Freedom Trail. To book an 18th century costumed guided tour, download an audio guide or learn about exhibits and events, visit TheFreedomTrail.org or call 617.357.8300.

Walk InTo HIsTory Tours november – april, Daily: 12:00 noon & 1:00 pm HIsTorIc HolIDay sTroll november – January, Thursday – sunday: 3:30 p.m. Reservations required 24 hours in advance aFrIcan-amerIcan PaTrIoTs Tour February, Friday – sunday: 12:45 pm

all tours run 90 minutes Tickets available at: TheFreedomTrail.org or by calling 617.357.8300

The Freedom Trail Foundation 29. Funded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism December 15th December 16th December 21st and 22nd SWEA - Bazaar Bizarre NEC Millennium Swedish Yuletide 2012 An array of funky crafts Gospel Choir Since 1985 SWEA Bos- are on sale for the holi- Let sixty voices lift you ton has hosted Swedish days. Boston Center for the into the holiday spirit. Yuletide to celebrate Arts, 539 Tremont St., Museum of Fine Arts, Bos- Christmas and the South End. 12:00 p.m. - ton, 465 Huntington Ave. holiday season with food, 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. crafts, gifts, Swedish www.bazaarbizarre.org www.mfa.org/concerts cafes, musical entertain- ment and activities for children. Swedish Yule- December 15th - 22th December 21st & 22nd tide offers a smorgasbord A Christmas Celtic Tafuta! Young Boy’s of both traditional and Sojourn with Brian Search for the True contemporary Sweden O’Donovan Meaning of Kwanzaa with great food, unique Celebrating its 10th Musical theater produc- gifts. Boston Center for the anniversary of sold-out tion about Kwanzaa. Arts, 539 Tremont Street. concerts around New Roxbury Community Col- www.sweaboston.org/ England, A Christmas lege, 1234 Columbus Ave., swedish-yuletide-english/ Celtic Sojourn is agai Roxbury Crossing. n returning to Boston. Fri & Sat 7:00 p.m. National broadcasts of 617-541-1875 December 15th – 23rd the Christmas edition of The Velveteen O’Donovan’s radio pro- Rabbit gram, A Celtic Sojourn December 22nd -24th Back by popular demand over the past 28 years Jose Mateo for its fourth season, this have proven extraordi- Ballet Theatre, enchanting play features narily popular. The Nutcracker puppetry combined with Cutler Majestic Theatre, 219 The timeless classic live actors to create a Tremont St., Boston. 617- comes alive with the Jose magical experience for 824-8000. $. Mateo Ballet Theatre. people of all ages. www.wgbh.org/listen/ The Nutcracker is a School Group reservations celtic.cfm must-see holiday event available. The Benjamin for the whole family! Franklin Institute, 41 SAT. Dec. 22nd, 2:00 p.m, Berkeley St., Boston. 617- December 12th, 16th & SUN. Dec. 23rd, 1:30 p.m & 424-6634 x222 18th 5:30 p.m, MON. Dec. 24th http://bostonchildrens- NEC’s Preparatory 1:00 p.m. The Strand The- theatre.org/61season/ School Presents: A Gift atre, 543 Columbia Road, to the City of Boston Boston. 617-354-7467. A 11-concert series by www.ballettheatre.org/ December 16th NEC’s Preparatory North End Athletic School that will span Association Annual the 2012-13 season from Christmas Parade plus Nov. 12—May 25. Vari- Santa Claus arrives by ous times.NEC, Jordon Helicopter Hall, 30 Gainsborough In Puopolo Park (on Com- Street, Boston. 617-585- mercial St.), to celebrate the 1260 holidays in the North End. http://necmusic.edu/ 1:00 p.m.

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Kennedy Nightwill discuss Boston Elementary how people, ColumbiaBoston Rd., SouthHarbor8:00 Boston. p.m.to cel 617-536-1970. 9:00- a.m.DorchesterSchool Winter and giveEntertainment awayplace, more and throughout than planning 200 inter- www.lstreetcurley.comebrate the Newwww.oldsouth.org Year! Farmers Marketchildren’s books.Downtownacted Boston.throughout Evening history Curley Recreation Center, L DorchesterKennedy Winter School, events 7 Bolsterto include create St. the the First city Nightthat we St. Beach, 1663 Columbia Farmers Market features know today. Orientation 9:00 a.m. - 3:00Procession p.m. Contact and Claudio fireworks Rd., South Boston.December 9:00 a.m.31st farm fresh produce, localdisplay. Room, Visit Central the website Library for in Wednesdayswww.lstreetcurley.com in January meat, cheese,Martinez and bread. at 617-524-8303 Copley for Square, more 700 Boylston Ice Carnival on theMeet Common the King of Instrumentsinformation. more information. Experience the magnificenceEBT cards of welcome! HynesStreet, Convention 617-536-5400. Center; 6:00 The Skating Club of Boston in Double couponswww.hydesquare.org avail- p.m. the 1921 Skinner orchestral Boston Common. 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. $. partnershipJanuary with 4th the Boston Parksable for all EBT card www.bpl.org/building- pipe organ! Admission with www.firstnight.org and RecreationHyde Square Department will holders. boston a First Night button. presentTask a series Force of Three ice skating Great Hall,January Codman 10th - February 25th Kings CelebrationOld South Church, CopleySquare, Square. 6 Norfolk Street, exhibitions. These3:30 events p.m. 617-536-1970.will highlight Elisa H. Hamilton Exhibit & regionalJoin skaters the celebration of all levels celebratingDorchester. 12:00A Group p.m -Show 4:00 from the AAMARP of 3 Kings Day,www.oldsouth.org with a p.m. For more info. email In honor of Black History month the their accomplishmentperformance from and the showcasing [email protected] their development.Hyde Square Task Force http://dotcommcoop.Mayor’s office of Arts, Tourism & Frog Pond,Youth Boston Literacy Common.December Theater 31st wordpress.com/Special events presents two exhibitions: 7:00 - 7:30program p.m. 617-635-2120. andOld children’s South Brass, Organ In the Mayor’s Gallery, Elisa H. www.bostonfrogpond.comactivities. and Percussion Hamilton, a young painter that turns Hyde Square ATask program Force of “PipesJanuary and Pops” 7thordinary & 21st interiors and still lifes into the Youth Communityplaying Develop arrangements- MFA of Playdatesextrordinary. In the Scollay Square Januaryment 1st Center, - 29th 365popular Centre classics. Bring yourGallery, toddler a for group a show of artists from The UnderstudyStreet behind Oldthe SouthBlessed Church, Copleyfree drop-inSq. the story African time American Master Sacrament Church in and art making in the This smart, new comedyTwo shows: pokes 6:30 p.m and 8:00 p.m.Artist-in-Residence Program Jamaica Plain.Admission 4:00 p.m. with a Firstgalleries. Night button. Free admission affectionate617-524-8303 fun at the inner workingsfor kids. (AAMARP), an adjunct of the of the world of the617-536-1970. theatre. Department African American Studies www.hydesquare.org.www.oldsouth.orgMuseum of Fine Arts, Boston Lyric Stage, 140 Clarendon St. Boston, 465at Huntington Northeastern Ave. University. Various times. $. Starting at Boston10:30 a.m. City Hall, 1 City Hall Plaza. www.lyricstage.com www.mfa.org/playdateswww.cityofboston.gov/arts/visual/ galleries.asp 34. January 12th December 15th January 21st Annual Druker Lecture: Incombustible Construc- Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrating Art and tion: Guastavino’s Fire- Day Open House Design proof Vaults in Context Join us for a day of cel- Elizabeth Diller is a This lecture, given by ebration with free admis- founding principal of independent scholar Sara sion for all. Highlights Diller Scofidio + Renfro, E. Wermiel, will present include films, art-making, an interdisciplinary de- the history of systems of activities, and live perfor- sign studio whose work fireproof floor construc- mances throughout the includes the Institute tion used in the United Museum. Museum of Fine of Contemporary Art States and how Guasta- Arts, Boston, 465 Hunting- in Boston and the High vino’s system compared ton Ave. 10:00 a.m – Line in New York. Rabb with the alternatives 4:45 p.m. Free admission. Lecture Hall, Central Li- when it was introduced. www.mfa.org brary in Copley Square, 700 Orientation Room, Central Boylston Street, 617-536- Library in Copley Square, 5400. 3:00 p.m. 700 Boylston Street, 617- January 21st www.bpl.org/building- 536-5400. 6:00 p.m. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther boston www.bpl.org/building- King, Jr. Day of Service boston and Celebration Come join us in celebrat- January 13th - ing the legacy of Dr February 29th December 17th King. Celebration: Black History Month/ 17th Annual “a taste Historic Faneuil Hall. Allen Rohan Crite of eastie “ 1:00 p.m. MLK service event: Crite’s works hang in Entertainment, food Location/Time: TBD. such major American art and fun. Taste delicious www.cityofboston.gov/ galleries as the Smithson- cuisine from over 25 local arts ian, the Museum of Fine food merchants. Raffle Arts, the Art Institute of and auction. Chicago, and the Boston Hilton Boston Logan January 21st Athenaeum. Airport. 6:00 pm - 9:00 p.m. Dr. Martin Luther King, Mayor’s Gallery 5th floor, 617-561-1044 Jr. Tribute Concert 1 City Hall Sq., 5th Floor, www.ebmainstreets.com 10th Anniversary cel- Boston. 9:00 -5:00 p.m. ebration of Dr. King’s 617.635.3911 legacy. www.cityofboston.gov/ January 19th NEC’s Jordan Hall, 30 arts Winter Wildlife Cruise Gainsborough St. Boston. Boston Harbor and 2:00 & 7:00 p.m. Islands. Nature lov- www.bostonchildren- January 17th – 27th ers, photographers and schorus.org Boston Festival anyone interested in the of Films from Iran natural wonders of the Museum of Fine Arts, harbor really enjoy this Boston, 465 Huntington trip. Leaves from Long Ave., Boston. See website for Wharf North, 66 Long listings and tickets. Wharf. 11:00 a.m. $. www.mfa.org/film 617-223-8666 www.bostonharboris- lands.org

35. January 24th Throughout February, LowellJanuary Lecture: 17th Friday through Sunday MayaRev. Lin Dr. Martin LutherFreedom King, Jr. Trail® MayaDay Lin, of designer Service of and CelebrationFoundation the highlyCome acclaimed join us in celebratingAfrican the American ebruary Vietnamlegacy Veterans’ of Dr King.Me- Patriots Tour morialCelebration: in Washington, Historic FanueilThe Hall. African 1pm. D.C., will talk about her American Patriots remarkableMLK service body event:of work Curley Tour School, takes visitors creating493 large-scaleCentre St., Jamaicasite- Plain.through Time: historic TBD specificwww.cityofboston.gov/arts installations that events of the American virtually redefined the Revolution and the F idea of the monument. contributions of African- Rabb LectureJanuary Hall, 17th Central Americans who played LibraryWalk in Copley Together Square, Children a significant role in the 700 Boylston Street, 617- formation of the country. February 2nd 536-5400.The 6:00Boston p.m. Children’s TalesChorus of intrigue and Annual Chinatown Main www.bpl.org/buildingcelebrates the memory- bravery,of Dr. poetry and defi- Street New Year Gala bostonMartin Luther King, Jr.,ance with by ablack Bostonians Kicking off the the New tribute concert highlightingduring the the American year of the Snake with virtues of individual freedomRevolution unfold during a nine course dinner, Januarythrough 27th collective effort.the The 90-minute walking networking, dancing, lion King’sprogram Chapel features the Premiertour of the Freedom dance, martial arts, folk Concert Series Trail. Led by costumed dancing and raffles. Choir and the Young Men’s King’s Chapel Choir, guides, visitors view his- Location & Time: TBD. HeinrichEnsemble, Christensen, and is diin- its toryeigth through year. the eyes of For more info. call 617-350- rectorNEC’s Program: Jordan “A Hall, Light 30 Gainsboroughrevolutionaries St. such as 6303 in the7:00 Dark” p.m. A show. cap -$. Crispus Attucks, Phyllis pella www.bostonchildrenschorus.orgworks by Debussy, Wheatley, Prince Hall Whitacre, Smith & more. and Peter Salem. Boston February 6th King’s Chapel, 40 Tremont Common Visitor Informa- Tiny Furniture with spe- St. 5:00 p.m. tion Center, 12:45 p.m. cial guest Lena Dunham January 19th Wednesdays in February www.kings-chapel.org/ 617-357-8300 See the film, Tiny Furni- Free Opera Night at the BPL Mayor Menino’s Winter www.TheFreedomTrail. Iceture, Carnival and enjoy Challenge a discus - Boston Lyric Opera performsorg The sion with the director, Emperor of the Atlantic, or Death Quits Thewriter, Skating and Club actress, of Boston Lena in Januaryin the 28th Rabb - Auditorium, free of partnershipDunham (creatorwith the andBoston Parks Februarycharge. 28th Boston Public Library,February 4th andstar Recreation of the HBO Department series will ACT CopleyROXBURY Square. 7:00 p.m. MFA Playdates hostGirls). a team Museum competition of Fine series. This groupwww.blo.org exhibition Bring your toddler for a TheseArts, exhibitions Boston, 465 willHunting highlight- showcases Artists that free drop-in story time theatreton Ave., on ice,Boston. synchronized 2:30 – 4:10 participate in Roxbury and art making in the skating,p.m. singles, pairs, ice dancing, Open studios. The Scollay galleries. Free admission www.mfa.org SquareJanuary Gallery 3rd21st Floor, & 23rd 1 for kids. Museum of Fine and the Frog Pond Skating School City HallBach’s Sq., Brandenburgs Boston. 3Arts, & 4 Boston, 465 Hunting- and Warrior Frogs special needs 9:00 - Regarded5:00 p.m. by many as theton finestAve. Starting at 10:30 program skaters. 617.635.3911compositions of the baroquea.m. era. Frog Pond, Boston Common. www.cityofboston.gov/Feb. 21st: NEC's Jordan Hall,www.mfa.org/playdates 30 7:00-7:30 p.m. 617-635-2120. arts Gainsborough St. 8:00 p.m. www.bostonfrogpond.com Feb. 23rd: Sanders Theater, 45 Quincy St., Cambridge. 3:00 p.m. $. www.handelandhaydn.org 36. February 7th, 8th, & 9th February 11th February 16th January 17th Chinese Flower market/ Joe Gallo Winter Fortress Cruise Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. January 17th Hin Sang Flower Market and Public Art This trip to Fort War- Day of Service and Celebration Rev. Dr. Martin LutherVendors King,selling variousJr. The author of Boston ren on Georges Island is Come join us in celebrating the Day of Service andChinese Celebration new year goods Bronze and Stone Speak truly one of a kind! ebruary legacy of Dr King. Come join us in celebratingand flowers forthe the New to Us will present a slide Visiting the fort during Celebration: Historic Fanueil Hall. 1pm. year celebration. show and discussion of the winterebruary is something legacy of Dr King.Chinese New years falls public art in Boston. that very few living MLK service event: Curley School, Celebration: Historicon Fanueil February Hall. 10th, 1pm. 2013. Adams Street Branch, 690 people have experienced. 493 Centre St., Jamaica Plain. Time: TBD MLK service event: CurleyFor more School, info. call 617-350- Adams Street, Dorchester, Park Rangers lead tours www.cityofboston.gov/arts 493 Centre St., Jamaica6303 Plain. Time: TBD MA 02122, 617-436-6900. of the fort. Leaves from Fwww.cityofboston.gov/arts 6:30 p.m. Long Wharf North, 66 Long www.bpl.org/building- Wharf. 11:00 a.m. $ February 9th boston 617-223-8666F January 17th Walk Together Children 4th annual South Asian January 17th Showdown Dance Com- The Boston Children’s Chorus petition celebrates the memory of Dr. Walk Together Children The Boston Children’sThis competition Chorus puts the Martin Luther King, Jr., with a best Bollywood/Indian tribute concert highlighting the celebrates the memoryFusion ofteams Dr. against virtues of individual freedom Martin Luther King,one anotherJr., with to determine a through collective effort. The tribute concert highlightingwhich is the best the team. program features the Premier virtues of individualIt is freedom the biggest competi- tion of it’s type in the Choir and the Young Men’s through collectivenortheast. effort. The The event Ensemble, and is in its eigth year. program features takesthe Premier place at the John NEC’s Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough St. Choir and the YoungHancock Men’s Hall and has 7:00 p.m. show. $. Ensemble, and is inbeen its sold eigth out withyear. 1,100 www.bostonchildrenschorus.org NEC’s Jordan Hall,people 30 Gainsborough each year! St. John Hancock Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. show. $. 180 Berkeley Street, Boston. www.bostonchildrenschorus.org6:00 p.m. January 19th Wednesdays in February www.southasianshow- Free Opera Night at the BPL Mayor Menino’s Winter Ice Carnival Challenge down.com. February 13th February 13th - August Boston Lyric Opera performs The Boston’s Chinatown:Wednesdays inBrilliant February Beginnings: Emperor of the Atlantic, or Death Quits The Skating Club Januaryof Boston in 19th Beyond Stereotypes,Mayor Menino’s The WinterAthenæum and the in the Rabb Auditorium, free of partnership with theFree Boston Opera Parks NightFebruary at the BPL 10 – March Food, and Boundaries Museum in Boston Ice Carnival Challenge charge. Boston Public Library, and Recreation DepartmentBoston Lyric will OperaDesign performs Zone The Former MIT professor This exhibition cel- Copley Square. 7:00 p.m. host a team competitionEmperor series. of the Atlantic,Go behind or Death the scenes Quits to Tunney LeeThe discusses Skating Clubebrates of the Boston historic in www.blo.org These exhibitions willin the highlight Rabb Auditorium,see how video free game of de- Boston’s Chinatownpartnership withpartnership the Boston between Parks velopers, music produc- and how it has survived the Boston Athenæum theatre on ice, synchronizedcharge. Boston Public Library, and Recreation Department will skating, singles, pairs, ice dancing, ers, roller coaster design- despite the Chinese and the Museum of Fine Copley Square. 7:00 ers,p.m. and other creative Exclusion hostAct and a teammany competitionArts, Boston (MFA)series. in January 21st & 23rd and the Frog Pondwww.blo.org Skating School problem solvers use math attempts toThese remove exhibitions it. the years will surrounding highlight Bach’s Brandenburgs 3 & 4 and Warrior Frogs special needs and science to create Orientation theatreRoom, Central on ice,the synchronized museum’s found - Regarded by many as the finest program skaters. thrilling video game ex- Library in Copleyskating, Square, singles, ing pairs, in 1870. ice Norma dancing, Jean Frog Pond, Boston Common. periences, DJ rhythms, 700 Boylston Street, 617- Calderwood Gallery, 10½ compositions of the baroque era. January 21st & 23rd and the Frog Pond Skating School Feb. 21st: NEC's Jordan Hall, 30 7:00-7:30 p.m. 617-635-2120. and roller coaster rides!. 536-5400. 6:00 p.m. Beacon Street, Boston. 617- Bach’s BrandenburgsMuseum 3 &of Science,4 Boston. www.bpl.org/buildingand Warrior- Frogs350-6303 special needs Gainsborough St. 8:00 p.m. www.bostonfrogpond.com Regarded by many617-723-2500 as the finest boston program skaters.www.bostonathenaeum. Feb. 23rd: Sanders Theater, compositions of the www.mos.org baroque era. Frog Pond, Bostonorg/ Common. 45 Quincy St., Cambridge. 3:00 p.m. $. 7:00-7:30 p.m. 617-635-2120. www.handelandhaydn.org Feb. 21st: NEC's Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough St. 8:00 p.m. www.bostonfrogpond.com 37. Feb. 23rd: Sanders Theater, 45 Quincy St., Cambridge. 3:00 p.m. $. www.handelandhaydn.org 38.

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