"Hansel and Gretel" is a riveting adventure story about a brother and sister who get lost in the woods. In this original adaptation, each sibling has a different strength, but they must learn to work together if they want to get back home. Large-scale puppets, intricate scenery, and an exciting musical score will amaze audiences … Continue reading Hansel & Gretel | Puppet Showplace
Work by 2015 Jury Prize winner Nathan Murrell Spend the afternoon perusing the work of over 75 artists at the 37th Annual Coolidge Corner Arts Festival located on the grounds of the Devotion School, in Brookline's Coolidge Corner. This free public showcase for the arts will feature nationally recognized artists as well as accomplished and … Continue reading 2015 Coolidge Corner Arts Festival
Not to be missed! Two days of back-to-back performances by Brookline Music School Jazz/Rock Ensembles Hang out and enjoy music performed by 60+ musicians of all ages performing Jazz, Rock, Funk, Blues, and everything in between. Admission is absolutely free. Brookline Music School Mega Jam at Brookline Teen Center
A Chopin recital by the talented faculty of the Brookline Music School. Photo - Gregory Tolwinski, Piano Faculty
Coolidge Corner Community Chorus will perform their spring concert on June 6 The annual Coolidge Corner Community Chorus spring concert features the following program: Johannes Brahms: Schicksalslied and music by Brahms, Verdi, Vecchi, Berlioz, Weatherly, Lange, Allegri, Vittoria & Hassler. Suggested donation is $12 at the door.
The original hip hop feature film, with director Charlie Ahern in person! Wild Style follows the exploits of maverick tagger Zoro (real life graffiti artist Lee Quinones), whose work attracts the attention of an East Village art fancier (Patti Astor) who commissions him to paint the stage for a giant Rapper's Convention. A document of … Continue reading Cinema Jukebox | Wild Style
Morgan Packard Growing up in rural New England, Morgan Packard planned to be a jazz saxophone player when he grew up. After graduating from high school, he enrolled in jazz school in Boston. There he discovered that jazz wasn't the only cool music in the world. He quit studying jazz, moved to New York, and … Continue reading MORGAN PACKARD | Café Fixe
Sonny & Perley Perform Brazilian Romance - The Bossa Nova Phenomenon Husband and wife team Sonny & Perley capture the essence of the sultry romance and mesmerizing rhythm of Bossa Nova. The world discovered Bossa Nova in 1963 with the huge success of the master composer Antonio Carlos Jobim's "Girl from Ipanema". Simultaneously inspiring American … Continue reading Bossa Nova Phenomenon | Sonny & Perley
She Writes Press is a publisher run by women, for women. Five of their authors will present their work, from short stories and novels, to memoirs and mindfulness. Featuring: Nina Gaby (Dumped), Jo Ivester (The Outskirts of Hope), Celine Keating (Play for Me), Donna Stoneham (The Thriver’s Edge) and Barbara Stark-Nemon (Even in Darkness).
Explore the wilds of Sherwood Forest in this rollicking retelling of the classic tale! When Robin discovers that the Sheriff of Nottingham is up to no good, he sees his chance to fight back and fulfill his dream of becoming a hero. Of course, he'll need a little help from his friends. Join Maid Marion, … Continue reading Robin Hood | Puppet Showplace
Boston Early Music Festival Fringe Concert The Vivaldi Project (Elizabeth Field, violin; Allison Edberg Nyquist, violin & viola; Stephanie Vial, violoncello). Rediscovering the String Trio. The Vivaldi Project trio brings to life forgotten Classical string trios. There is a trove of these magical compositions by important composers including J. C. Bach, Cambini, Boccherini, Campioni, … Continue reading The Vivaldi Project | classical string trio
