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Merrimack Repertory Theatre has a winner in Daddy Long Legs"
DADDY LONG LEGS - A BEAUTIFUL NEW MUSICAL RUNNING THRU MARCH 4
DADDY LONG LEGS
Music and lyrics by Paul Gordon
Book by John Caird
The Reviews Are In &
Daddy Long Legs
Is A Hit!
"Daddy Long Legs is a tender romance, and McGinnis makes it impossible to resist"
- The Boston Globe
"All elements of the story presentation blended perfectly -- the set, era-appropriate costumes, the music, and the terrific performances of the two-person cast." -
New England Travels
"Daddy Long Legs is a delight!" - Broadway World
"Such an engaging show that the entire audience fell in love" - Zingology
Here's what audience members are saying about Daddy Long Legs on Facebook
"An absolutely amazing evening of musical theater"
"Brilliant show tonight! Amazing performance. Loudest ovation I have heard at MRT"
"Absolutely loved it! Can't wait to see it again."
"One of the best performances we have seen at the MRT."
"Great great show!"
"We absolutely loved the show and highly recommend it."
Check out a preview of Daddy Long Legs, featuring Megan McGinnis & Robert Adelman Hancock.
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Ticket Availability Key
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Off-Peak & Peak Performances
Tickets $34-$60
Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7:30pm
Friday, Feb. 17 at 8:00pm
Saturday, Feb. 18 at 4:00pm
Saturday, Feb. 18 at 8:00pm
Sunday, Feb. 19 at 2:00pm
Sunday, Feb. 19 at 7:00pm
Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 7:30pm
Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7:30pm
Friday, Feb. 24 at 8:00pm
Saturday, Feb. 25 at 4:00pm
Saturday, Feb. 25 at 8:00pm
Sunday, Feb. 26 at 2:00pm
Sunday, Feb. 26 at 7:00pm
Wednesday, Feb. 29 at 7:30pm
Thursday, Mar. 1 at 7:30pm
Friday, Mar. 2 at 8:00pm
Saturday, Mar. 3 at 4:00pm
Saturday, Mar. 3 at 8:00pm
Sunday, Mar. 4 at 2:00pm
Post Show Discussions every Thursday. Sponsored by Yellowbook.
Berkshire Theatre Group Announces Winter/Spring Programming
February 2012
Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO, Kate Maguire is proud to announce programming for the first half of 2012. Some highlights include Travis Tritt, Colin Hay, Bettye LaVette, Turtle Island Quartet, Tarbox Ramblers, BeauSoleil avec Michael Ducet, Danu, Jay Ungar & Molly Mason, Ahmad Jamal, Carrie Newcomer, The Bronx Wanderers and Rhythmic Circus. With acts that feature country music, folk music, magic, tap dance, comedy and much more, Berkshire Theatre Group has a diverse blend of offerings.
Tickets may be purchased in person at the Colonial Ticket Office at 111 South Street or by calling (413) 997-4444 or online at
www.TheColonialTheatre.org. The Ticket Office is open Monday-Friday 10am ?5pm, Saturdays 10am - 2pm or on any performance day from 10am until intermission.
Turtle Island Quartet
Friday, February 17, 2012
8pm "; The Colonial Theatre
Tickets: VIP: $45 (premium seating) A: $40 B: $30 C: $20
This dynamic string quartet is renowned for their innovative interpretations of folk, rock, jazz, funk, hip-hop and R&B as well as the music of India and Latin America. Now, the two time GrammyÆ-winning quartet is tackling works by legendary guitarist, songwriter and performer Jimi Hendrix. Yo-Yo Ma calls them ?a unified voice that truly breaks new ground ?authentic and passionate ?a reflection of some of the most creative music-making today.
Doktor Kaboom!
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
|2pm "; The Colonial Theatre
Tickets: $15
Doktor Kaboom! Creatively blends theatre arts with the wonders of scientific exploration, taking audiences on a compelling journey of spectacular experiments, demonstrations and applications of the physical sciences. Keeping his crowds riveted and rolling with laughter, Docktor Kaboom! is an interactive one-man science variety show suitable for all ages.
BeauSoleil avec Michael Ducet
Friday, February 24, 2012
8pm "; The Colonial Theatre
Tickets: VIP: $55 (premium seating) A: $50 B: $35 C: $20 (limited balcony)
BeauSoleil is the real deal born out of the rich Cajun traditions of Louisiana. Their honest, heartfelt music blends zydeco, New Orleans jazz, Tex-Mex, country, blues and more into a satisfying musical recipe. Hailed by Garrison Keillor as the ?best Cajun band in the world.
Travis Tritt
Saturday, March 10, 2012
8pm "; The Colonial Theatre
Tickets: A: $75 B: $65 C: $40 (limited balcony)
Travis Tritt comes to The Colonial to perform music from his multi-platinum musical career. His most recent album, The Storm was produced by Randy Jackson, of American Idol fame. He has a string of platinum albums and Top Ten singles, including five number one hits, "Help Me Hold On," "Can I Trust You With My Heart," "Foolish Pride," "Anymore" and "Best of Intentions." He is currently traveling the country on his solo-acoustic tour, giving audiences an intimate musical experience, and telling stories in a rare and personal atmosphere.
Irish Comedy Tour
Thursday, March 15, 2012
7:30pm "; The Colonial Theatre
Tickets: $25
The Irish Comedy Tour takes the party atmosphere of a Dublin pub and combines it with a boisterous, belly-laugh trio. The clover ?make that clever ?comedians, whose ancestors hail from the Emerald Isle, include Detroit native Derek Richards; Boston-born Mike McCarthy; and from Dublin, Ireland Keith Aherne. Buy tickets early ?this evening of comedy mixed with Irish songs packed the Colonial last year!
Dan˙
Friday, March 16, 2012
8pm "; The Colonial Theatre
Tickets: A: $40 B: $30 C: $20 (limited balcony)
Dan˙ is at the forefront of the traditional Irish music scene. Their standing room only concerts throughout Ireland feature high-energy performances and a glorious mix of ancient Irish music and new repertoire. For over a decade, Dan˙ s virtuosi players, on flute, tin whistle, fiddle, button accordion, bouzouki and vocals, have performed around the globe and recorded seven critically acclaimed albums. Dan˙ takes its audiences on a musical journey to their native Ireland, offering a moving and memorable concert experience.
Sandy Hackett s Rat Pack Show
Saturday, March 24, 2012
8pm "; The Colonial Theatre
Tickets: A: $45 B: $30 C: $20 (limited balcony)
This spirited tribute, already seen by over 1,000,000 people, re-creates one of the famous "Summit at the Sands" hotel shows at a time when the "Rat Pack" was creating hipster legend with a no-holds-barred nightclub act starring Vegas favorite sons: Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin and Joey Bishop. Uncanny vocal re-creations of hits like "That s Amore", "Fly Me to the Moon", "Mr. Bojangles", unbridled humor and a live big band will send audiences straight back to one of the coolest times in history.
Ahmad Jamal
Saturday, March 31, 2012
8pm "; The Colonial Theatre
Tickets: VIP: $50 (premium seating) A: $35 B: $25 C: $15 (limited balcony)
How long is a musical career? When the music comes straight from the soul, a career lasts a lifetime & and that lifetime transcends time. Ahmad Jamal is a true-blue American Jazz master and musical legend with six decades of musical validity and counting under his belt. Stand up, and listen hard.
The Magic of Bill Blagg Live!
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
2pm "; The Colonial Theatre
Tickets: $15
The Magic of Bill Blagg LIVE! is the most entertaining magic and illusion show on the market today! This is a Las Vegas style, family-show full of grand scale magic, illusion and unmatched audience interaction. Bill Blagg III is breaking the mold of the typical magician. Critics refer to his show as The Second City meets David Copperfield. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
Bronx Wanderers
Friday, April 27, 2012
8pm "; The Colonial Theatre
Tickets: A: $35 B: $ 25 C: $15 (limited balcony)
With superlative vocals and musicianship, dynamic enthusiasm and a genuine love of the blend of doo-wop and rock n roll music they perform, The Bronx Wanderers recreate the magic of the 50s and 60s. Transport back to the malt shop as The Wanderers perform hits by Dion & The Belmonts, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge, The Bee Gees, The Beatles and so much more. When asked what a typical repetoire of a Wanderer s show is, founding member Vin Adinolfi says, "We like to say we are The Jersey Boys meets A Bronx Tale".
Bob Weir Solo Acoustic Sold Out!
Sunday, April 29, 2012
8pm "; The Colonial Theatre
Tickets: A: $65 B: $45
Bob Weir has rescheduled his Colonial Theatre performance date! Weir is one of the leading rock guitarists in the world, called the genre s greatest, if most eccentric rhythm guitarist. As a founding member of The Grateful Dead, he helped establish that group s signature sound. His own projects, including Ratdog and Furthur among others, cemented him as one of the driving forces in the world of rock music and jam bands. Weir now presents a solo acoustic show that proves he is a musician as durable and expansive as the music he has created.
Colin Hay
Saturday, May 5, 2012
|8pm "; The Colonial Theatre
Tickets: A: $40 B: $35 C: $20 (limited balcony)
Colin Hay may be best known as the lead singer for Men At Work, the platinum selling Australian band that topped worldwide charts in the 80s with anthems like ?Down Under, ?Overkill, and ?Who Can It Be Now? Since moving to Los Angeles in 1989, Hay has made 11 solo albums and is confident that his latest, Gathering Mercury, is the best of the lot. Join him for a stellar night of his original music.
Rhythmic Circus
Saturday, May 12, 2012
8pm "; The Colonial Theatre
Tickets: A: $35 B: $25 C: $15 (limited balcony)
There s tap dancing and then there s Rhythmic Circus, the percussive-dance phenomenon that features a variety of musical flavors, from Minneapolis funk to salsa, and enlivened by a seven-piece band, vocalists and a beat-boxer. Past highlights include opening for Savion Glover s Bare Soundz and collaborating with Vocal Essence in Witness: A Tribute to Duke Ellington. They have built a reputation for leaving audiences on their feet and dancing in the aisles!
Bettye LaVette
Saturday, May 26, 2012
8pm "; The Colonial Theatre
Tickets: VIP: $55 (premium seating) A: $50 B: $35 C: $20 (limited balcony)
2011 Grammy Nominee, Bettye LaVette will use her sultry, soulful voice and years of musical talent to transport the audience back to the golden age of James Brown and Aretha Franklin. According to The Windy City Times, ?In an age where the word diva is often used freely, LaVette makes Aretha, Patti, Gladys, Chaka and, yes, even Tina sound lightweight. Her numerous television appearances include The Obama Inaugural Celebration at The Lincoln Memorial. Ms. LaVette s performance is guaranteed to bring you back and remind you of a smoother time.
At The Unicorn Theatre
The Duke s Men of Yale: A Night of Love and Heartbreak with Da Doox!
Saturday, February 11, 2012
8pm "; The Unicorn Theatre
Tickets: $10 for students and $20 for adults
The Duke s Men of Yale are thrilled to return to the Berkshires on February 11th. In honor of Valentine s Day, they will perform classic love songs by such artists as Chaka Kahn, Billy Joel, Sam Cooke, and the Jackson 5, along with newer songs by Adele and Rihanna. As one of the most beloved collegiate groups in the country, The Duke s Men have performed everywhere from The White House to Lincoln Center, and recently headlined a concert with Glee s very own Darren Criss.
Tarbox Ramblers
Saturday, February 18, 2012
8pm "; The Unicorn Theatre
Tickets: $20
Taking listeners to a place where Appalachian music, ancient blues and gospel come together in powerful, unexpected combinations, The Tarbox Ramblers are left-field traditionalists whose roughhewn, direct sound has drawn rave reviews from Rolling Stone, All Things Considered, The New Yorker and many more. Their live show is so compelling, Robert Plant hired them on the spot after hearing their performance. Plant even brought the Ramblers on as a backup band with Allison Krauss at the Rock Hall of Fame.
Jay Ungar & Molly Mason
Saturday, March 17, 2012
8pm "; The Unicorn Theatre
Tickets: $30
The heart and soul of American roots music with a well-loved repertoire of original tunes; Jay and Molly are musicians of enormous talent who draw their repertoire and inspiration from a wide range of American musical styles: 19th-century classics, lively Appalachian, Cajun, and Celtic fiddle tunes as well as favorites from the golden age of country and swing, along with their own songs, fiddle tunes and orchestral compositions.
Carrie Newcomer
Friday, April 20, 2012
8pm "; The Unicorn Theatre
Tickets: $30
Carrie Newcomer is a rare breed of singer/songwriter: the kind who illuminates life with startling depth, humor and clarity. Her ability to sharply observe the world lead the Dallas Morning News to rave, ?She s the kind of artist whose music makes you stop, think and then say, that is so true . She has been described as ?a soaring songstress by Billboard, a ?prairie mystic by the Boston Globe and Rolling Stone said that she ?asks all the right questions. Carrie is one of the definitive voices of the Heartland.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March for Life weekend full of events
The Maximus Group Media Team will be on the ground in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore for a variety of events as part of the 2012 March for Life weekend. The Maximus Group is your go-to agency for news, events and stories emerging from this national event, which attracts Catholic cardinals, bishops and the lay faithful in witness and celebration of life. Following is a look at key opportunities:
SPITZER, TOMEO AT BASILICA SATURDAY — Bestselling authors Fr. Robert J. Spitzer and Teresa Tomeo will appear at 2 p.m. on Jan. 21 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception as part of March of Life weekend activities. This event is free and open to the public. The Basilica is located at 400 Michigan Ave., NE, Washington, D.C. 20017. Beginning at 2 p.m., Spitzer and Tomeo will make presentations and field questions from the audience. At 3 p.m., they will sign copies of their new books from Ignatius Press — Fr. Spitzer's Ten Universal Principles and Tomeo's Extreme Makeover. Maximus Vice President of Media and Communications Alexis Walkenstein will attend the event, and will be available to coordinate interviews.
MARCH FOR LIFE CONVENTION — The Maximus Group will have displays throughout the weekend at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on Capitol Hill (400 New Jersey Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20001). There will be a variety of publications and DVD's from Ignatius Press, as well as a display and trailer for the new film October Baby, which comes to theaters on March 23. Special pre-release screenings of October Baby will take place at the Hyatt Regency at 10 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. Maximus Social Media Coordinator Tim Pigulski will staff the convention displays, and will attend the October Baby screenings.
FELLOWSHIP OF CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY STUDENTS — Jessica Whiting of The Maximus Group media team will attend the 2012 FOCUS Student Leadership Summit, Illuminate. She will be showing the trailer for the new movie October Baby, which opens in theaters on March 23.The conference is being held Jan. 20-23 at the Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor (300 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21201).
STUDENTS FOR LIFE — Shannon Royce of Provident Films will host a special pre-release screening of October Baby for Students for Life. The screening begins at 9:45 p.m. Sunday night (Jan., 22) in the White Flint Amphitheater at the North Bethesda Marriot Hotel & Conference Center (5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda, MD 20852).
For more information on any of these events or to schedule interviews with Fr. Spitzer and/or Teresa Tomeo, please contact Alexis Walkenstein (561-445-5409 or AWalkenstein@MaximusMG.com) or Tim Lilley (678-990-9032 or TLilley@MaximusMG.com) of The Maximus Group.
Special Black History Events Runoko Rashidi in Boston: 1/30 Lecture + 2/1 Museum Tour 2
WEDNESDAY FEB. 1
5:30 PM Meet Promptly
6:00 PM Begin Tour
Tour the Boston Museum of Fine Arts Nubian and Egyptian collections with Dr. Runoko Rashidi.
***JUST ADDED Dr. Rashidi will also guide you through the European and Asian collections as well!!
Boston MFA
465 Huntington Ave. Boston 02115
$12 dollars
Free - Youth under 18
Advanced tickets
Paulad574@gmail.com 617-959-0795
RSVP on Facebook
NATIONAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2012
FEBRUARY
Black History Month
Various Cities
Gullah Celebration
Hilton Head, SC
SSS Spring Fling
Location
Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit
Location
NBA All Star Events
Location
Pan African Film & Arts Festival
Los Angeles, CA
Black Comedy Competition
Oakland, CA
Bronner Brothers Hair Show
Atlanta, GA
Harlem Fine Arts Show - hosted by Susan Taylor
Harlem, NY
African American Men's Health & Empowerment Summit
Location
MARCH
NBS Summit
Location
Caribbean Arts and Crafts Festival
British Virgin Islands
Savannah Music Festival
Savannah, GA
Annual Berks Jazz Festival
Reading, PA
Mardi Gras San Francisco Style
San Francisco, CA
San Diego Brazil Carnival
San Diego, CA
Los Angeles World Airports Business Opportunity Expo
Los Angeles, CA
Black Marriage Day
Various Cities
National Society of Black Engineers Annual Convention
Location
SSS Spring Fling
Location
Baltimore Natural Haircare Expo
Baltimore, MD
Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational Golf
Location
APRIL
National Black Memorabilia, Art, Doll & Collectible Show
Gaithersburg, MD
San Francisco International Film Festival
San Francisco, CA
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
1st weekend in New Orleans, LA
National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA)
Chicago, IL
Annual Multicultural Business Conference
Washington, DC
Inspired By Influencers Tour
Chicago, IL
Dr. Benjamin Hooks Memorial Walk
Memphis, TN
St. Lucia Jazz Festival
St. Lucia
Arts at the Armory's Upcoming Events Include Somerville Winter Farmer's Market (weekly through May 26), Roger Miller Presents Early Cartoons with Prepared Piano (Feb 11),
And For the Sake of the Song: A Tribute to Tom Waits (Feb 18)
February 2012
Somerville's Center for Arts at the Armory presents its upcoming schedule of diverse programming that includes live music, film, poetry, talks, and more in its Café, Performance Hall, and Gallery. Events include the acclaimed Somerville Winter Farmer's Market (every Saturday through May 26), Roger Miller of Mission of Burma Presents Early Cartoons with Prepared Piano (February 11), and For the Sake of the Song: A Tribute to Tom Waits (February 18). Details, including event times and prices, noted below. All events are open to all ages.
Beer, wine and delicious food is now available at all Arts at the Armory Cafe and Performance Hall events. In addition to the event times detailed below, Arts at the Armory Cafe is open Monday through Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm; Thursday through Saturday 9:00 am - 10:00 pm; and Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. serving a menu that includes flatbread pizzas, sandwiches on artisan breads, soups, quiche, fresh baked desserts, craft beers and delicious wines. Arts at the Armory is located at 191 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA. Free parking is located in the rear of the building. For more information, contact 617-718-2191, info@artsatthearmory.org, or visit ArtsattheArmory.org.
Arts at the Armory Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, February 1
Wiretap Wednesday Open Stage
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Cafe), free admission
This is the first in a new monthly series (first Wednesday of every month). Sophia Cacciola and Michael J. Epstein host one of the only open mic's in the area. Performers are invited to sign up and share their best short work (5 minutes including setup). Video of the performance will be live-streamed and archived on the Internet. Contact Sophia@donotforsake.com for more information about signing up. Each month will also include a featured artist playing a 25-minute set. This month's guest is Joe Kowan (aka J-Krafty). Joe writes some of the wittiest personal-political songs we've come across and throws in comedic gems about a gangsta-bigfoot and gansta-crafting http://www.craftygangsta.com/
Saturday, February 4
Somerville Winter Farmer's Market
9:30 am - 2:30 pm (Performance Hall), free admission
Don’t miss one of the best Winter Farmer’s Markets around! Over 20 vendors each week selling fresh produce, fruits, meats, fish, baked goods, cheese, dairy, beverages and more. Elizabeth Stone on hand to paint faces. Musical guest this week: Yani Batteau (www.yanibatteau.com).
Somerville Singer Songwriter Sessions
7:30 pm - 11:00 pm (Cafe), $10 admission
Enjoy an evening with four singer/songwriters from Rhode Island showcasing their original music. Artists include John Fuzek, Dan and Faith Senie, Andy Pratt, and Kathleen Quinn. For more info about the performers, please visit http://www.hearinrhodeisland.com. For more information, contact John Fuzek at: risongwriters@yahoo.com.
Thursday, February 9
BEATLENESS! with Candy Leonard
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm (Cafe), $5 admission
The Beatles appeared on the Ed Sullivan show on February 9, 1964 - and everything changed. The Beatlemania of the 1960s has become Beatleness, and it's all around us. How did this happen and why are the Beatles still so important? Sociologist and lifelong Beatle fan Candy Leonard has interviewed hundreds of Beatle fans and offers a unique, multidisciplinary analysis of the Beatles' ongoing impact that will engage and delight Beatle fans of all ages. Presentation followed by a Q&A. RSVP at Facebook Event Beatleness or candyleonard@gmail.com.
Friday, February 10
Richard Cambridge's Poetry Theatre
7:30 pm - 11:00 pm (Cafe), $10 admission
Now in its 36th year, Richard Cambridge's Poetry Theatre features the original work of artists and poets. Richard Cambridge’s poetry and theater productions address controversial themes on the American political landscape. His poetry has appeared in The Paterson Literary Review, Nantucket Journal, Asheville Poetry Review and others.
Saturday, February 11
Somerville Winter Farmer's Market
9:30 am - 2:30 pm (Performance Hall), free admission
Don’t miss one of the best Winter Farmer’s Markets around! Over 20 vendors each week selling fresh produce, fruits, meats, fish, baked goods, cheese, dairy, beverages and more. Elizabeth Stone on hand to paint faces. Check the website to see our surprise musical guest!
Robin Bowman: The American Teenager Project
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Gallery) Artist Talk, free admission
Meet award-winning photojournalist Robin Bowman as she presents photographs taken as part of a five-year sojourn across the country to photograph teens. These moving “collaborative” portraits were made into a beautiful book – “The American Teenager Project” now in its third printing. Photos on display from February 4 through February 28.
Roger Miller Presents: Early Cartoons with Solo Prepared Piano
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm (Cafe), $10 in advance, $12 at the door.
Advance tix available at Brown Paper Tickets
Roger Miller of Mission of Burma and the Alloy Orchestra presents pre-1950 cartoons preceded by a set of solo prepared piano. The cartoons include pieces with Daffy Duck, KoKo the Clown, Wladyslaw Starewica’s amazing Russian stop-camera animation, Popeye, and more. “They are the wildest, most surprising cartoons I could collect,” says Miller. “Their innovation and diversity is far beyond what most people think of when they hear ‘cartoon.’ With animation, the imagination is not tied to 3D reality.” Miller has chosen a special array of beers specifically for this event. Music begins at 7:30 pm, cartoons at 8:00 pm. Miller returns on March 9 for an evening of Surrealist Games.
Sunday, February 12
Drill Hall Flea Market
10:00 am - 4:00 pm (Performance Hall), free admission
Join us for our bi-monthly flea market packed to the brim with collectibles, antiques and the like.
Monday, February 13
Monday Mini Cinema Presents: Decline of Western Civilization: The Metal Years
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Cafe), $3 suggested donation
Join us for our quasi bi-monthly cinema series, presented by Todd Sargent. Beer, wine, fun, snacks, and a great film.
Tuesday, February 14
St. Valentine’s Day Massacre
7:00 PM – 10:00 pm (Café), $3 suggested donation
Celebrate Valentine's Day in a unique way - listening to and reading stories of murder mysteries, gangsters, and prohibition! While we're not celebrating the fact that Al Capone's crew executed a slew of folks in cold blood, we're also not celebrating Valentine's Day in the traditional way - no candy hearts and roses here! There will be special prohibition era-style wine cocktails, a Valentine's Day menu, games, and stories.
Wednesday, February 15
Somerville Arts Council Salon Series Presents: Behind the Animated Gif: Digital Art and Identity
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Cafe), $5 suggested donation
Curated by arts educator Jacy Edelman, this event features PRINCESSdie, Yassy Goldie and Vela Phelan exploring the unique relationship between animation, digital art and identity. Doors at 7:00 pm, presentation at 7:30 pm
Thursday, February 16
Annalise Emerick and Chelsea Berry
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm (Cafe), $8 admission
Annalise Emerick is a gypsy, a poet of the people. Her music is an intimate snapshot of society. Annalise rolled into Boston with an acoustic guitar and a cache of catchy melodies in the Fall of 2011 and was soon playing area coffee houses and indie haunts. Starry-Eyed, Emerick’s debut EP reached #9 on the iTunes singer/songwriter charts on its first day. Chelsea Berry is a singer/songwriter with edge, power, and finesse. Her presence has been described as “compelling… she draws the entire house into her world like moths to a flame.” Her vocals are controlled, smooth, and intensely powerful and her lyrics are reminiscent of the folk music of the sixties.
Friday, February 17
James Houlahan and Friends
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm (Cafe), $8 admission
Cambridge singer/songwriter James Houlahan performs songs from his latest album, Misfit Hymns, and shares the stage with friends and fellow songwriters Dan Blakeslee, Kristen Ford and Patrick Coman. Performers websites: James Houlahan www.jameshoulahan.com; Dan Blakeslee www.danblakeslee.com; Patrick Coman www.patrickcoman.com; Kristen Ford www.kristenfordmusic.com
Saturday, February 18
Somerville Winter Farmer's Market
9:30 am - 2:30 pm (Performance Hall), free admission
Don’t miss one of the best Winter Farmer’s Markets around! Over 20 vendors each week selling fresh produce, fruits, meats, fish, baked goods, cheese, dairy, beverages and more. Elizabeth Stone on hand to paint faces. Musical guest this week: Adela and Jude (www.theywillhateus.com).
For the Sake of the Song: A Tribute to Tom Waits
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm (Cafe), $8 admission
For the Sake of the Song brings together local musicians to perform their own material and pay tribute to songwriters who have influenced them. The February edition features Brendan Hogan, Ryan Fitzsimmons, and Dressing the Debutantes paying tribute to Tom Waits. Hear songs from throughout Waits' catalog, along with original material from the featured artists. Visit www.forthesakeofthesong.com for more info.
Arts at the Armory is an award-winning non-profit organization that offers artistic, cultural, educational, and community programming to residents of greater Somerville in its Performance Hall, Cafe, and Gallery spaces. Arts at the Armory's award-winning Cafe is open Monday through Wednesday, 9 AM to 6 PM, Thursday through Saturday, 9 AM to 10 PM and Sundays 10 AM to 5 PM serving coffee, espresso, and delicious food. It is the only cafe in Somerville that serves craft beer and fine wine. Free parking! Arts at the Armory is located at 191 Highland Avenue between Davis and Union Squares in Somerville, Massachusetts. To find out more about us, visit our website at www.artsatthearmory.org.
Jazz Clubs Around New England
Purple Eggplant Cafe, 400 Bedford St (Rt 18), Abington, 781.871.7175, Thursdays 9:00 pm blues jam
Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Road (Rt 2A), Acton, 978.263.6161, Thursday 8:00-12:00 pm blues jam, Sunday 4:00-7:00 pm jazz jam
Reel Bar, 477 Cambridge St, Allston, 617.783.3222, Tuesday 9:30 pm jazz jam
Matt Murphy’s Pub, 14 Harvard St, Brookline Village, 617.232.0188, Biweekly Thursday midnight-2:00 am jazz jam
Brother Jimmy’s BBQ, 96 Winthrop St, Cambridge, 617.547.7427, Monday night blues jam
Zeitgeist Gallery, 1353 Cambridge St, Cambridge, 617.876.6060, Wednesday 9:30-midnight jazz jam
Gallery Tea & Coffee Cafe, N. Bedford St, East Bridgewater, 508.378.1584, Monday jazz jam
Java Jo’s,556 Adams St,East Milton,617.698.6400,Friday
7:00-10:00 pm Blues/folk open mic
Amazing Things Art Center,55 Nichols Rd,Framingham,508.405.2787,Tuesday 8:00-11:00 pm jazz jam
Jamaicaway Books,676 Centre St,Jamaica Plain,617.983.3204,Sunday 2:00-5:00 pm jazz jam
Tatiana’s Restaurant,70 Market St,Lynn,781.477.0700,Thursday 7:00-11:00 pm jazz jam
2 West Central St,Onset,508.291.2471,Nightly 8:00 blues jam,if no shows scheduled
Handlebar Harry’s,Cordage Park Rt. 3A,Plymouth, 508.747.1922, Tuesday blues jam
Club 58 & Shooters,58 Ross Way,Quincy,617.471.7788,Wednesday Open Mic blues jam
Bangkok Paradise,90 Washington St,Salem,978.825.9201,Sunday 6:00-10:00 pm jazz jam
Johnny D’s,17 Holland,St,Somerville,617.776.9667,Sunday
:30-8:30 pm blues jam
Hajjars,969 Washington St,Weymouth,781.340.1870,Sunday
7:00-11:00 pm blues jam
Chet’s,450 Washington St,Weymouth,781.335.9878,Sundays 6:00 pm blues jam
Gilreins,802 Main St,Worcester,508.791.2583,Monday 8:00 pm jazz jam,Sunday 8:00 pm blues jam
Java Hut Coffee House,1073A Main St,Worcester,508.752.1678,Saturday
12:00-3:00 pm jazz jam
New Hampshire,The Pressroom,77 Daniel St, Portsmouth,603.431.5186,Wednesdays 5:00 pm jazz jam
Rhode Island,Tazza Cafe,250 Westminster Street,Providence,401.421.3300,Tuesday 8 pm jazz jam
Catfish Grill,1035 West Shore Road,Warwick,401.739.4564,Monday night blues jam
72 Cotton Mill Hill #222,Brattleboro,802.254.9088,Wednesday 8:00-10:00 jazz jam
George Clinton, Kirill Gerstein with Gary Burton and Anat Cohen - Middle Eastern Music Festival, Great American Songbook
February 2012
The 2012 Signature Music Series at Berklee continues an extraordinary season with jazz, funk, and Middle Eastern music, and selections from the Great American Songbook. Performers include a cross-section of Berklee students, faculty, and alumni, and world-renowned, award-winning musicians. The concerts feature a wide range of sounds: George Clinton Meets Berklee (2/16), the Great American Songbook: The Music of Hoagy Carmichael and Johnny Mercer (2/26), Middle Eastern Music Festival (3/12), and An Evening with Kirill Gerstein: Rhapsody in Blue, with special guests Gary Burton and Anat Cohen (3/30).
The Signature Series at Berklee takes place at the Berklee Performance Center (BPC), 136 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston. Purchase tickets at berkleebpc.com, call 617-747-2261, or visit the BPC Box Office. The entire BPC spring concert season goes on sale December 13. Visit berkleebpc.com for a full list of events. Become a member for exclusive offers on select Berklee events. The BPC is wheelchair accessible.
February 16 - George Clinton Meets Berklee
The Berklee P-Funk Ensemble has been a popular ensemble since the 1990s. George Clinton made a surprise visit and directed the group for an MTV special a few years back. Now, one of the foremost innovators of funk music returns to Berklee for a four-day residency and a concert covering his career from Parliament in the 1960s to Funkadelic, and his amazing solo career. The concert is produced by faculty member Lenny Stallworth and Africana Studies. 8:15 p.m. $20, $15, reserved seating.
February 26 - The Great American Songbook: The Music of Hoagy Carmichael and Johnny Mercer
Individually, Hoagy Carmichael and Johnny Mercer composed some of the greatest tunes in the American songbook. Together, they wrote time-tested standards as “Stardust” and “In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening.” At the annual celebration of the American Songbook, student and faculty vocalists backed by a full orchestra interpret the individual and collaborative songs of these American masters. 7:30 p.m. $15, $10 reserved seating.
March 12 - Middle Eastern Music Festival
The Middle Eastern Music Festival is a celebrated annual event that joins gifted artists from the Middle East and the Balkans with students from all over the world to perform traditional and inspiring music from these homelands. The concert is produced by Christiane Karam, assistant professor of voice, and Javier Limon, artistic director, Berklee Valencia's Mediterranean Music Institute. 8:15 p.m. $15, $10 reserved seating.
March 30 - An Evening with Kirill Gerstein: Rhapsody in Blue
With special guests Gary Burton and Anat Cohen
Since completing his studies at Berklee, Kirill Gerstein has devoted his career to classical repertoire. In 2010, he was awarded the coveted Gilmore Artist Award, which is presented every four years to recognize extraordinary artistry. Gerstein returns to Berklee with a program that includes Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue in the original 1924 arrangement. Special guests include Grammy-winning vibraphonist Gary Burton, and clarinetist and Berklee alumna Anat Cohen. The concert is produced by Kirill Gerstein, and directed by professor Phil Wilson. 8:15 p.m. $25, $20, $17.50 reserved seating.
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