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Charles Playhouse 74 Warrenton Street, Boston Regular Schedule: Wednesdays & Thursdays, 8:00pm; Fridays at 7:00pm; Saturdays at 4:00pm,7:00pm & 10:00pm; Sundays at 2:00pm & 5:00pm; visit http://www.blueman.com/boston for added show times For tickets, visit http://www.blueman.com/boston or call 617-931-2787 A Good Type Tourism and Science in early Japanese Photographs The Peabody Museum Harvard University 11 Divinity Ave, Cambridge Oct. 25 - April 30th Free Boston Comic Book & CD/Record Collectors Convention Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm Location: Radisson Hotel, 200 Stuart St., Boston, MA
BOSTON - The Boston Comic Book, CD/Record & Pop Culture Spectacular returns with its next big show on Sunday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel, located at 200 Stuart St. in the 6th floor Convention Center. Artist Cliff Chiang tops the show's guest list, which also features a large sampling of talented locals. Chiang, a 1996 graduate of Harvard University with a joint degree in English Literature and Visual Arts, worked in the editorial departments at Disney Adventures Magazine and DC Comics before making the leap to freelance illustration. In his time as an artist, he as drawn such diverse characters as Batman, the Spectre, Red Sonja, Grendal, Swamp Thing, and Wonder Woman. Chiang currently illustrates the Green Arrow/Black Canary series from DC Comics. Tens of thousands of New England Comic Book fans have enjoyed previous editions of the popular longtime Boston Comic Book Spectacular which started in 1975 when the hotel was known as Howard Johnson's 57. It is Boston's largest comic book convention and the longest-running show of its kind in the same location in the United States. The show features over 12,000 square feet and 130 tables of comic books and their creators, original comic art, and toys, plus a media room with thousands of collectible CDs and records from rock to rap and hard-to-find feature movies on both DVD and VHS. In addition to Chiang, the convention will also showcase local favorites Hannibal King, Zeke Savory Jr., Shawn Corliss, Mike Doherty, Rich Woodall, Sean Kasper, Richard D. Irving, Monolith Press, and many more. Free space is still available for aspiring local artists. New England's finest collectibles dealers will be there with over a million comic books and thousands of hard-to-find CDs and records. Monkeyhouse Entertainment also runs comic book conventions in New York City, Hartford, Portsmouth, and Portland, but Boston is their hometown and will always be their favorite show. The Boston Comic Book, CD/Record & Pop Culture Spectacular will be held Sunday, April 13, at the Boston Radisson Hotel, 200 Stuart St., 6th floor Convention Center. The comic and toy show will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The media room will open at 9:30 a.m. The convention is located in Boston's famous entertainment district, near the MBTA's Boylston stop. The host hotel is situated across the street from Legal Seafood, Chef Chang's, Bennigan's, and Fleming's Steak House, as well as over 100 quality Asian restaurants in nearby Chinatown. Come early, go to a world-class restaurant for lunch, and then come back to catch the late bargains and raffles! The Boston comic con bargain, admission is just $5 with the discount coupon which can be found at the show's web site (www.monkeyhouseentertainment.com) or at many fine comic and collectibles stores throughout New England (see the web site for a list). Come in costume as your favorite comic book character and pay just $4 to get in. Children under 10 admitted free. There is a parking garage on site, with direct entrance into the show. Monkeyhouse Entertainment 978-462-2788 Location: Radisson Hotel, 200 Stuart St., 6th Floor Convention Center Big Apple Circus' 30th Anniversary Show - Celebrate!, Under the Big Top on City Hall Plaza Location: Under the Big Top on City Hall Plaza, Boston
Performances of Celebrate! begin Saturday, March 29th and run for 55 shows through Sunday, May 4th under the Big Top at its new location, City Hall Plaza. Tickets for Celebrate! go on sale February 15th and range in price from $15 to $62 for weekend and weekday evening shows, and from $20 to $26 for 11 AM weekday matinees. Premium seating for $100 is available for Saturday, Sunday and all Patriots Week (4/22 – 4/25) shows. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster at (617) 931-2787, ticketmaster.com and at all Ticketmaster outlets. Beginning February 16th, full-price advance tickets may also be purchased in person at BOSTIX (two locations, Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Copley Square); hours are 10 AM to 6 PM Tuesday through Saturday, and 11 AM to 4 PM Sunday. Also, tickets may also be purchased at the Community Box Office in the lobby of Boston Children’s Museum from 11 AM to 2 PM daily; there is a $1 per ticket service charge. The Circus Box Office in front of the Big Top opens Wednesday, March 26th; hours are Tues–Fri, 10 AM–8 PM; Sat–Mon, 10 AM–6 PM. The Big Top is heated in cold weather and air–conditioned in warm weather for all–season comfort. For inquiries about wheelchair–accessible seating or for any additional information please call the Ticket Info Line at (800) 922-3772. Boston Pops EdgeFest 2008 
Boston Pops EdgeFest 2008 - Natalie MerchantTime: 8:00PM Location: Symphony Hall, 301 Mass Ave, Boston, MA 02115. Folk and pop music are reinvented on the Pops stage in this special performance by the unmistakable, original voice behind the band 10,000 Maniacs. Featuring her lyrical vocals, this Pops presentation showcases Natalie Merchant’s extraordinary solo career — the singing, songwriting, and producing expertise that has earned her the marks of a true musical innovator. After each EdgeFest concert, hear the best of today's emerging talent. EdgeFest Café After each EdgeFest concert, hear the best of today's emerging talent. The Everyday Visuals, a Boston-based indie-rock/folk band will perform after Natalie Merchant's Edgefest concerts on May 27 and 28 at Symphony Hall. Free to performance ticket holders. For more information about The Everyday Visuals, please visit their site at theeverydayvisuals.com. Single tickets are available by calling SymphonyCarge at (888) 266-1200, the Symphony Hall Box Office on the web at www.bostonpops.org. For further general information about our EdgeFest Series, please visit www.bostonpops.org/edgefest Menopause The Musical at the Stuart Street Playhouse Location: Stuart Street Playhouse, 200 Stuart St., Boston, MA 02116.
Performances at the Stuart Street Playhouse are Wednesday through Friday evenings at 8 PM, Saturdays at 2 PM and 5:30 PM, Sundays at 2 PM, with additional performances on the first and third Sunday of every month at 5:30 PM, and on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 2 PM. Tickets for all performances are priced at $45.00. Groups of 15 or more are priced at $38.50. Single tickets and dinner/theatre/parking packages are available by calling Telecharge.com at (800) 447-7400 and at the Stuart Street Playhouse Box Office, 200 Stuart St., Boston, MA 02116. The Stuart Street Playhouse is located in the Radisson Hotel Boston; for directions, visit www.stuartstreetplayhouse.com. For further general information about MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL, please visit www.menopausethemusical.com. Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps Children Art Showcase Location: John Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse
There will be nearly 20 drawings and paintings on display from April 4 through June 27 in the Harbor Park Gallery of the Courthouse located at 1 Courthouse Way, in South Boston, Mass. Admission is free. The Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps is a leader in child welfare, juvenile justice, and advocacy Massachusetts. The agency’s statewide services include educational, residential treatment, and community outreach programs, which support, educate, and rehabilitate children, helping them to grow into healthy and productive adult members of their communities. For more information about the Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps, or the art show, visit www.rfkchildren.org or call (617) 227-4183. The Boston Conservatory Orchestra, Bruce Hangen, Conductor Time: 2:00pm Location: Sanders Theater, Harvard University, 45 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA
Brandeis University Jazz Ensemble Concert Time: 4:00pm EST Location: Brandeis University Slosberg Recital Hall
Tickets are $10, $5 for students / seniors. The concert will be held in the Slosberg Recital Hall, Brandeis University, 415 South St., Waltham, Mass. For tickets, call (781) 736-3400. For more information, visit www.brandeis.edu/arts. Faculty Recital Series—Britain and Beyond Time: 5:00pm Location: Boston Conservatory Seully Hall, 8 The Fenway, Boston, MA
Boston’s First Annual Rock & Roll SUPERGROUP Benefit Concert Time: 6:30pm Location: Berklee Performance Center
Chuck Berry And The SUPERGROUP Chuck Leavell (The Rolling Stones) Simon Kirke (Bad Company) Chad Smith (The Red Hot Chili Peppers) Jeff "Skunk" Baxter (The Doobie Brothers) Tim Ries (The Rolling Stones) Ricky Byrd (formerly of Joan Jett and The Blackhearts) John Conte (Crown Jewels) Barry Goudreau (formerly of Boston) Opening Act by Ernie and The Automatics Proceeds benefit Right Turn, Boston-area’s safe haven for artists recovering from addiction and mental health issues Sunday, April 13, 2008 Berklee Performance Center 1140 Boylston St, Boston, MA Doors open at 6:30pm Show starts at 7:00pm Ticket prices start at $50 Call (617) 266-7455 or visit www.berkleebpc.com or ticketmaster.com Please join the Right Turn Board and SUPERGROUP Committee Woody Giessmann; Founder & CEO of Right Turn, Inc., Ami Malia, Dorothy Dwyer, George Grey, Jr., Marjie Alonso, Matthew Berlin, and Tim O'Connor of Right Turn, Inc., and Bill Kenney, Chris Furlong, Daniel Frank, Gary Hofstetter, Helene Solomon, Lee Lassow, Maureen Doerr, Nicole Henry, Richard Strachan, Steve Sweeney and Warren Scott. And Friends Ernie Boch Jr. of Boch Automotive and Ernie and the Automatics and Lynn Hoffmann Host of "Private Sessions" on A&E At this exciting concert event to support “Creative Treatment for Creative People” We hope to see you there! Corporate sponsorships available Legend $10, 000 includes 10 tickets, a full page ad in the program, an on-stage concert banner, an invitation to the Reception with the Stars Super Star $5,000 includes 8 tickets, a ½ page ad in the program, an on-stage concert banner, and an invitation to the Reception with the Stars Rock Star $2,000 includes 6 tickets and ¼ page ad in the program For more details please contact Gary Hofstetter 617-723-7760 gary@newbostonfund.com or Daniel Frank 781-293-1480 danf@fine-hotels.com Right Turn, Inc. www.right-turn.org The Boston Conservatory Women’s Chorus, Miguel Felipe, Conductor Time: 8:00pm Location: Mary Baker Eddy Library, Hall of Ideas, 200 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA
Brickbottom District Open Studios 2007 Time: 12:00am - 6:00pm est Location: Brickbottom District , Somerville, MA
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