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3 August 2009, Monday Blue Man Group "The Blue Man Group" is an electrifying show that features three men taking the audience on a visually stimulating journey through their music and art. The majority of the shows occur at 2pm, 4pm, 7pm, and 8pm. For ticket information you can either call (617) 426-6912 or visit http://www.blueman.com/. Location: Charles Playhouse Theater 74 Warrenton Street, Boston, MA 02116 Occurring: every Tuesday-Sunday in June :everyday in July except the 4th :up till August 23rd Clark Art Institute Dove/O'Keefe:Circles of Influence Location: Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA 01267 Time: June 7th- September 7th 10am till 5pm This unique exhibit focuses on the influence of Georgia O'Keefe, one of the most significant American painters in the twentieth century and Arthur Dove, who is credited as America's first abstract painter. This exhibit explores the relationship between the two artists. For more information visit clarkart.edu or call 413-458-2303. DeCordova Muesuem The Old, Weird America: Folk Themes in Contemporary Art Location: DeCordova Muesuem and Sculpture Park 51 Sandy Pond Road in Lincoln, MA Time: June 6th at 7pm Occurring: everyday until September 7th The exhibit explores the use of folk images and mythology in contemporary American culture. In 2008 the exhibition received the award of Best Thematic Museum Show Nationally by the International Art Critics Association. For more information visit www.decordova.com or call 781-259-8355. Died Young and Stayed Pretty Died Young and Stayed Pretty Location: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Time: July 31st-August 7th Died Young a Stayed Pretty is the insightful look at poster culture in North America. This film examines the creative drive of the graphic industry, all while probing American culture. It is the official selection of the 2008 Montreal World Film Festival, so be sure not to miss this insightful, raw film. For more information please visit http://www.diedyoungstayedpretty.com/. Folk Themes The Old, Weird America: Folk Themes in Contemporary Art Location: DeCordova Muesuem and Sculpture Park 51 Sandy Pond Road in Lincoln, MA Time: June 6th at 7pm Occurring: everyday until September 7th The exhibit explores the use of folk images and mythology in contemporary American culture. In 2008 the exhibition received the award of Best Thematic Museum Show Nationally by the International Art Critics Association. For more information visit www.decordova.com or call 781-259-8355. Guys and Dolls Location: Ogunquit Playhouse Time: matinee performances at 2:30pm and 3:30pm and evening shows at 8:00pm or 8:30pm Occurring: July 15th- August 8th every Tuesday-Sunday In the big city, a bad boy gambler Sky Masterson tries to win the love of good girl Sarah Brown. The Tony Award Winning Musical is sure to entertain audiences of all ages. For more information please visit http://www.ogunquitplayhouse.org/ or call 207-646-5511. Brickbottom District Open Studios Brickbottom District Open Studios Time: 12:00 am - 6:00pm EST Location: Brickbottom District, Somerville, MA Occurring everyday in June/July/August Features art work by members of the Brickbottom Artists Association and the Joy Street Artists. Free and open to the public. Located in the historic Brickbottom District of Somerville, with plenty of free on street parking and within walking distance of bus routes in Union Sq., Somerville. Specific studio locations: Brickbottom Artists Association at 1 Fitchburg St. and Joy Street Artists at 86 Joy St. For further information call 617-776-3410 or log onto www.brickbottomartists.com and www.joystreetartists.org. Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead Location: Durell Theatre YMCA Cambridge 820 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02139 Time: July 30st-August 9th Is Hamlet your favorite Shakespeare play? If so then experience Hamlet in a way you have never seen it before. Watch this adaptation of Hamlet from the eyes of minor characters and see the classic tragedy in a new light. For more information please visit http://www.badhabitproductions.org/index.html. After the Quake Location: Boston Center for the Arts, Plaza Theatre; 539 Tremont Street, South End Company One is proud to present the Boston premiere of AFTER THE QUAKE, the work of award-winning novelist Haruki Murakami, author of The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle and Kafka on the Shore, adapted by Tony Award winner Frank Galati into an enchanting and deeply moving play. AFTER THE QUAKE is a gentle tale of life in the wake of earth-shaking disaster. A timid man woos an old flame, enchanting her anxious daughter with whimsical bedtime stories about a six-foot frog’s fight to save Tokyo. Company One invites you to experience a testament to healing and hope with what promises to be a beautiful and mesmerizing evening of theatre. July 17, 2009 – August 15, 2009. Wed & Thurs@7:30p; Fri & Sat@8p; Sun@2p. Tickets - Thursday & Sunday - $35 (center); $30 (side); Friday & Saturday - $38 (center); $33 (side); All Shows - $15 Students (w/ ID) $30 Seniors (best available) **Wild Wednesdays – All Tickets - $18** **Pay What You Can Performance (min $6) – Sunday, July 19, 2pm.** Box Office - Phone: 617.933.8600 Web: www.BostonTheatreScene.com Walk-up: Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts, 527 Tremont St. OR Boston University Theatre Box Office, 264 Huntington Ave.