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Friday 8/1/2008

Woods Hole Film Festival
Woods Hole
508-495-3456

Fridays at the Museum of Science
Fridays
Start with a martini and an appetizer at the Science Street Café, and then follow that up with an Omni film and free stargazing at the Gilliland Observatory (weather permitting).

Museum of Science
Science Park
Boston
617-723-2500
http://www.mos.org

Annual Bayberry Quilt Show
Cape Cod Regional Tech, Route 137, Harwich

Red Soxs v Yankees Raffle Tickets
Winner receives:
2 tickets to Red Sox v Yankee Game at Fenway on September 27, 2008 Section BL 40 Row 5

Drawing to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society $10.00 per raffle ticket See attached website for details and to enter.

Roxbury Film Festival
The Roxbury Film Festival is the largest festival in New England dedicated to screening films for, by and about people of color. The festival includes screening of several films including Robert Townsend's new movie and Ruby Dee's latest project. There are workshops, panels and lots of parties. Join in! You can buy various levels of festival passes as well as individual tickets to single events.
...[more details]

Stargazing at the Observatory
Fridays
Equipped with a computer-controlled, 12-inch Meade LX200 telescope and staffed by knowledgeable Museum employees, the Gilliland Observatory is the perfect way to end a Friday evening at the Museum. Tucked away on the roof of the Museum's parking garage, this is a wonderful resource for our starry-eyed public.

Museum of Science
Science Park
Boston
8:30-10:00pm
617-589-0267
http:/...[more details]

Tall Singles Mingle / Meet & Greet
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Location: Newton Marriott, Riverbend Lounge
Join the local Boston Tall Club at their monthly "First Friday" "meet and greet" sundowner event at the Newton Marriott, Riverbend Bar/Lounge. Enjoy conversing with those with whom you can see eye-to-eye literally and figuratively! All members of the public are welcome to attend. You don't have to be single to join the Club, but most of our active members are single.
http://www.hubtall.org


Saturday 8/2/2008

Woods Hole Film Festival
Woods Hole
508-495-3456

Maroon 5 and The Counting Crows, with special guest Sara Bareilles
Location: Tweeter Center
Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts
885 South Main Street
Mansfield, MA 02048
http://www.livenation.com/summerconcerts

Annual Bayberry Quilt Show
Cape Cod Regional Tech, Route 137, Harwich

Red Soxs v Yankees Raffle Tickets
Winner receives:
2 tickets to Red Sox v Yankee Game at Fenway on September 27, 2008 Section BL 40 Row 5

Drawing to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society $10.00 per raffle ticket See attached website for details and to enter.

Roxbury Film Festival
The Roxbury Film Festival is the largest festival in New England dedicated to screening films for, by and about people of color. The festival includes screening of several films including Robert Townsend's new movie and Ruby Dee's latest project. There are workshops, panels and lots of parties. Join in! You can buy various levels of festival passes as well as individual tickets to single events.
...[more details]


Sunday 8/3/2008

Boston & Styx
Location: Tweeter Center
Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts
885 South Main Street
Mansfield, MA 02048
http://www.livenation.com/summerconcerts

TD Banknorth Pops By the Sea
Hyannis Village Green
508-362-0066
23rd anniversary concert! The Boston Pops perform with guest celebrities. Call for tickets.

Red Soxs v Yankees Raffle Tickets
Winner receives:
2 tickets to Red Sox v Yankee Game at Fenway on September 27, 2008 Section BL 40 Row 5

Drawing to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society $10.00 per raffle ticket See attached website for details and to enter.

Roxbury Film Festival
The Roxbury Film Festival is the largest festival in New England dedicated to screening films for, by and about people of color. The festival includes screening of several films including Robert Townsend's new movie and Ruby Dee's latest project. There are workshops, panels and lots of parties. Join in! You can buy various levels of festival passes as well as individual tickets to single events.
...[more details]


Monday 8/4/2008

Red Soxs v Yankees Raffle Tickets
Winner receives:
2 tickets to Red Sox v Yankee Game at Fenway on September 27, 2008 Section BL 40 Row 5

Drawing to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society $10.00 per raffle ticket See attached website for details and to enter.


Tuesday 8/5/2008

Mayhem Festival with Slipknot, Disturbed, and Many More!
Location: Tweeter Center
Check out this great concert at the Tweeter Center!

http://www.livenation.com

OR

http://www.livenation.com/summerconcerts

Red Soxs v Yankees Raffle Tickets
Winner receives:
2 tickets to Red Sox v Yankee Game at Fenway on September 27, 2008 Section BL 40 Row 5

Drawing to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society $10.00 per raffle ticket See attached website for details and to enter.

Feminism & Dessert: Diversity Speaks On Love, Friendship, and Family
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Center for New Words, 7 Temple St, Cambridge MA

Feminism & Dessert
Diversity Speaks On Love, Friendship, and Family: A Discussion On Interracial Relationships Within The Queer Community

Tuesday, August 5 @ 7:00PM

CNW, 7 Temple Street, Cambridge

What could be better than smart talk, swell people and sweet food?

Feminism & Dessert, the first Tuesday of every month, is our monthly series of engagingly informal talks about subjects t...[more details]


Wednesday 8/6/2008

Jack Johnson with special guests Rogue Wave and Neil Halsted
Location: Tweeter Center
Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts
885 South Main Street
Mansfield, MA 02048
http://www.livenation.com/summerconcerts

Wednesday Movies Under the Stars
Peg Noonan Park, Main Street, Falmouth
at dusk
508-487-3424

Red Soxs v Yankees Raffle Tickets
Winner receives:
2 tickets to Red Sox v Yankee Game at Fenway on September 27, 2008 Section BL 40 Row 5

Drawing to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society $10.00 per raffle ticket See attached website for details and to enter.


Thursday 8/7/2008

The Boston Angels Team fundraiser for the American Lung Association Trek
Location: Trinity Bar in Faneuil Hall, Boston

Help the Boston Angels Team raise money for the
American Lung Association Bike Trek!

Join us at our Summer Fundraiser Thursday, August 7th to raise money for our 160 mile Bike Trek for the American Lung Association!

The Boston Angels will be hosting a party at Trinity Bar in Faneuil Hall, Boston. The Boston Angels is a local Boston team participating in Autumn Escape Bike Trek to raise m...[more details]

Red Soxs v Yankees Raffle Tickets
Winner receives:
2 tickets to Red Sox v Yankee Game at Fenway on September 27, 2008 Section BL 40 Row 5

Drawing to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society $10.00 per raffle ticket See attached website for details and to enter.

The Jonas Brothers
Location: Tweeter Center
Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts
885 South Main Street
Mansfield, MA 02048
http://www.livenation.com/summerconcerts

Trunk Show: Vineyard Collection
Priscilla of Boston Bridal Salon, located at 801 Boylston Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02116

Introducing the latest bridal looks & new fashions for your maids from Vineyard Collection.

www.priscillaofboston.com/salon


Friday 8/8/2008

6th Annual Fllip Flop Regatta


Whether you are a landlubber or a sailor, this event has something for everyone. Last year's Mount Gay Rum tent parties were heralded as some of the best Boston has to offer. This year will be even better, as we celebrate the Flip Flop Regatta’s 6th Anniversary! Come dance to incredible live music on the water under the Boston skyline.

This event benefits the ALLY Foundation.
http://www.fl...[more details]

Tanglewood Wine and Food Classic

The Tanglewood Wine & Food Classic kicks off Thursday evening with a Gala Dinner and Wine Auction, and continues throughout the weekend with a Grand Tasting, seminars, tastings, Meet the Winemakers Reception, Cooking Demos with top local chefs and much more. Check the site for schedules, details and ticket information.

Thursday - Sunday

www.tanglewoodwineandfoodclassic.com

2008 Tanglewood Season
8:30 p.m., Shed

BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
SIR ANDREW DAVIS, conductor
LEON FLEISHER, piano
JAMES SOMMERVILLE, horn

ALL-MOZART PROGRAM
Horn Concerto No. 3
Piano Concerto No. 12
Masonic Funeral Music
Symphony No. 39

http://www.bso.org/bso/index.jsp?id=bcat5240070

Fridays at the Museum of Science
Fridays
Start with a martini and an appetizer at the Science Street Café, and then follow that up with an Omni film and free stargazing at the Gilliland Observatory (weather permitting).

Museum of Science
Science Park
Boston
617-723-2500
http://www.mos.org

Red Soxs v Yankees Raffle Tickets
Winner receives:
2 tickets to Red Sox v Yankee Game at Fenway on September 27, 2008 Section BL 40 Row 5

Drawing to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society $10.00 per raffle ticket See attached website for details and to enter.

Stargazing at the Observatory
Fridays
Equipped with a computer-controlled, 12-inch Meade LX200 telescope and staffed by knowledgeable Museum employees, the Gilliland Observatory is the perfect way to end a Friday evening at the Museum. Tucked away on the roof of the Museum's parking garage, this is a wonderful resource for our starry-eyed public.

Museum of Science
Science Park
Boston
8:30-10:00pm
617-589-0267
http:/...[more details]

2008 Tanglewood Season Week 6
6 p.m., Ozawa Hall

MEMBERS OF THE BOSTON SYMPHONY
TATIANA DIMITRIADES
and JULIANNE LEE, violins
ROBERT BARNES, viola
MICKEY KATZ, cello
MARK McEWEN, oboe
HAWTHORNE STRING QUARTET (Si-Jing Huang and Ronan Lefkowitz, violins;
Mark Ludwig, viola; Sato Knudsen, cello)
LAWRENCE POWER, viola

Prelude Concert
HAYDN String Quartet in C
HARBISON Six American Painters
MOZART String Quint...[more details]

This Week at Tanglewood
7 p.m., Shed
“This Week at Tanglewood” with Ira Siff

http://www.bso.org/bso/index.jsp?id=bcat5240070

Rock and Blues Cruise with Entrain
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Boston Harbor Cruises, One Long Wharf, Boston, MA
It wouldn't be summer in Boston without a ride on the Rock and Blues Cruise with the Vineyard's own drum-heavy six-piece jam/ska/reggae/rock/world band Entrain.

Join summer favorite Entrain and the Grateful Dread aboard the Frederick L. Nolan, Jr at Boston Harbor Cruises out of Long Wharf in Boston on August 8 at 8pm

A limited number of tickets are available for only $18 while supplies las...[more details]


Saturday 8/9/2008

6th Annual Fllip Flop Regatta


Whether you are a landlubber or a sailor, this event has something for everyone. Last year's Mount Gay Rum tent parties were heralded as some of the best Boston has to offer. This year will be even better, as we celebrate the Flip Flop Regatta’s 6th Anniversary! Come dance to incredible live music on the water under the Boston skyline.

This event benefits the ALLY Foundation.
http://www.fl...[more details]

3rd Annual Futures at Fenway

The third annual "Futures at Fenway, presented by Filene's Basement" will see the Red Sox stars of tomorrow return to Fenway Park for another exciting day of baseball. On Saturday, August 9, the annual doubleheader will feature family-friendly ticket prices and kid-friendly activities.

The day will begin with the Red Sox' short-season Single-A affiliate, Lowell Spinners, squaring off against...[more details]

Tanglewood Wine and Food Classic

The Tanglewood Wine & Food Classic kicks off Thursday evening with a Gala Dinner and Wine Auction, and continues throughout the weekend with a Grand Tasting, seminars, tastings, Meet the Winemakers Reception, Cooking Demos with top local chefs and much more. Check the site for schedules, details and ticket information.

Thursday - Sunday

www.tanglewoodwineandfoodclassic.com

2008 Tanglewood Season
Saturday, August 9, 2 p.m., Theatre
Sunday, August 10, 7:30 p.m., Theatre
Monday, August 11, 7:30 p.m., Theatre

TANGLEWOOD MUSIC CENTER
VOCAL FELLOWS AND ORCHESTRA
ERIK NIELSEN, conductor
CHRISTIN-MARIE HILL, mezzo-soprano (Leokadja Begbick)
ALEX RICHARDSON, tenor (Fatty the Bookkeeper)
JONATHAN BEYER, baritone (Trinity Moses)
REBECCA JO LOEB, mezzo-soprano (Jenny Hill)
STEVEN EBEL, te...[more details]

BSO @ Tanglewood
8:30 p.m., Shed
BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
HANS GRAF, conductor
ANDREA ROST, soprano
ANDRÉ PREVIN, piano
STEFAN JACKIW, violin
LAWRENCE POWER, viola

ALL-MOZART PROGRAM
“Ch’io mi scordi di te … Non temer amato bene,” concert aria for
soprano and orchestra, with piano
Sinfonia concertante in E-flat for violin and viola
Symphony No. 32
Symphony No. 33

Manchester Bike Ride for MS
Returning after a successful 2007 debut, the Manchester Bike Ride features route options of 25K, 50K or 100K. You will experience the beauty of Central New Hampshire's scenic, less-traveled roads, and quaint villages from the comfort and quiet of your bicycle. This event has a family atmosphere and features a post-ride barbecue.
Minimum Fundraising: $250
http://www.MSnewengland.org
1 800 493 92...[more details]

Red Soxs v Yankees Raffle Tickets
Winner receives:
2 tickets to Red Sox v Yankee Game at Fenway on September 27, 2008 Section BL 40 Row 5

Drawing to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society $10.00 per raffle ticket See attached website for details and to enter.

Tanglewood Music Center
2:30 p.m., Ozawa Hall

BOSTON UNIVERSITY TANGLEWOOD INSTITUTE YOUNG ARTISTS ORCHESTRA
BENJAMIN SHWARTZ, conductor

BERNSTEIN Symphonic Dances
from West Side Story
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 4

http://www.bso.org/bso/mods/toc_01_gen_noSubCat.jsp;jsessionid=IQVRQG3RGJOT2CTFQMGSFEQ?id=bcat5240076

Tanglewood Music Center
6 p.m., Ozawa Hall

TANGLEWOOD MUSIC CENTER FELLOWS

Prelude Concert
Music of BEETHOVEN and BRAHMS

http://www.bso.org/bso/mods/toc_01_gen_noSubCat.jsp;jsessionid=IQVRQG3RGJOT2CTFQMGSFEQ?id=bcat5240076

Tanglewood Open Rehearsal
10:30 a.m., Shed

Open Rehearsal

Sunday program; pre-rehearsal talk at 9:30 a.m.

http://www.bso.org/bso/index.jsp?id=bcat5240070


Sunday 8/10/2008

Tanglewood Wine and Food Classic

The Tanglewood Wine & Food Classic kicks off Thursday evening with a Gala Dinner and Wine Auction, and continues throughout the weekend with a Grand Tasting, seminars, tastings, Meet the Winemakers Reception, Cooking Demos with top local chefs and much more. Check the site for schedules, details and ticket information.

Thursday - Sunday

www.tanglewoodwineandfoodclassic.com

2008 Tanglewood Season
Saturday, August 9, 2 p.m., Theatre
Sunday, August 10, 7:30 p.m., Theatre
Monday, August 11, 7:30 p.m., Theatre

TANGLEWOOD MUSIC CENTER
VOCAL FELLOWS AND ORCHESTRA
ERIK NIELSEN, conductor
CHRISTIN-MARIE HILL, mezzo-soprano (Leokadja Begbick)
ALEX RICHARDSON, tenor (Fatty the Bookkeeper)
JONATHAN BEYER, baritone (Trinity Moses)
REBECCA JO LOEB, mezzo-soprano (Jenny Hill)
STEVEN EBEL, te...[more details]

BSO @ Tanglewood
2:30 p.m., Shed

BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
ANDRÉ PREVIN, conductor
ELIZABETH ROWE, flute
GIL SHAHAM, violin
ANDREA ROST, soprano

ALL-MOZART PROGRAM
Flute Concerto No. 1
Violin Concerto No. 2
“Bella mia fiamma, addio,” Concert aria
“Non più. Tutto ascoltai … Non temer amato bene,” Concert aria for
soprano and orchestra
with violin obbligato
Symphony No. 38, Prague

http://www.bso....[more details]

Red Soxs v Yankees Raffle Tickets
Winner receives:
2 tickets to Red Sox v Yankee Game at Fenway on September 27, 2008 Section BL 40 Row 5

Drawing to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society $10.00 per raffle ticket See attached website for details and to enter.

Tanglewood Music Center
10 a.m., Ozawa Hall

TANGLEWOOD MUSIC CENTER FELLOWS

Chamber Music of ADAMS, BEETHOVEN, GRIME, HORNOFF, MESSIAEN, RHIE, and
SCHUMANN

http://www.bso.org/bso/mods/toc_01_gen_noSubCat.jsp;jsessionid=IQVRQG3RGJOT2CTFQMGSFEQ?id=bcat5240076


Monday 8/11/2008

The Princess Bride "Quote-Along"
Enjoy the first-ever "Quote-Along"! The Coolidge is giving you the chance to come shout out all your favorite lines with a theatre full of fellow PRINCESS BRIDE fanatics. This screening will feature subtitles for selected lines so everyone can join in on the fun of shouting out quotes like "Anybody want a peanut?" Plus, there'll be even more opportunities for audience participation with props, pre...[more details]

2008 Tanglewood Season
Saturday, August 9, 2 p.m., Theatre
Sunday, August 10, 7:30 p.m., Theatre
Monday, August 11, 7:30 p.m., Theatre

TANGLEWOOD MUSIC CENTER
VOCAL FELLOWS AND ORCHESTRA
ERIK NIELSEN, conductor
CHRISTIN-MARIE HILL, mezzo-soprano (Leokadja Begbick)
ALEX RICHARDSON, tenor (Fatty the Bookkeeper)
JONATHAN BEYER, baritone (Trinity Moses)
REBECCA JO LOEB, mezzo-soprano (Jenny Hill)
STEVEN EBEL, te...[more details]

Red Soxs v Yankees Raffle Tickets
Winner receives:
2 tickets to Red Sox v Yankee Game at Fenway on September 27, 2008 Section BL 40 Row 5

Drawing to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society $10.00 per raffle ticket See attached website for details and to enter.

Tanglewood Music Center
2 p.m., Chamber Music Hall

TANGLEWOOD MUSIC CENTER FELLOWS

Music of TMC Composition Fellows

http://www.bso.org/bso/mods/toc_01_gen_noSubCat.jsp;jsessionid=IQVRQG3RGJOT2CTFQMGSFEQ?id=bcat5240076


Tuesday 8/12/2008

Red Soxs v Yankees Raffle Tickets
Winner receives:
2 tickets to Red Sox v Yankee Game at Fenway on September 27, 2008 Section BL 40 Row 5

Drawing to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society $10.00 per raffle ticket See attached website for details and to enter.

Tanglewood Music Center
8 p.m., Ozawa Hall

TANGLEWOOD MUSIC CENTER FELLOWS

Vocal Music of BRAHMS and KURTÁG

http://www.bso.org/bso/mods/toc_01_gen_noSubCat.jsp;jsessionid=IQVRQG3RGJOT2CTFQMGSFEQ?id=bcat5240076


Wednesday 8/13/2008

2008 Tanglewood Season
8 p.m., Ozawa Hall

FREDERICA VON STADE, mezzo-soprano
MATHIEU DUFOUR, flute
PETER GRUNBERG, piano

Songs by ROREM, FAURÉ, SCHUBERT, RAVEL, R. STRAUSS, GUGLIELMI, ROUSSEL,
POULENC, HEGGIE, MARTIN, SCHMITT and BERTHOMIEU, TAFFANEL, and THOMAS

http://www.bso.org/bso/index.jsp?id=bcat5240070

Wednesday Movies Under the Stars
Peg Noonan Park, Main Street, Falmouth
at dusk
508-487-3424

Red Soxs v Yankees Raffle Tickets
Winner receives:
2 tickets to Red Sox v Yankee Game at Fenway on September 27, 2008 Section BL 40 Row 5

Drawing to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society $10.00 per raffle ticket See attached website for details and to enter.

Free MBA Admissions & GMAT Workshop with Manhattan Review
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Manhattan Review Boston Teaching Center
Wonder why others score 700+ on their GMAT? Manhattan Review was founded in 1999 by Dr. Joern Meissner (Ph.D., Columbia Business School). Find out what our students say about us and experience our Exclusive Electronic Whiteboard (best in-class simulation for real GMAT test interface)! Join us for this special free workshop, presented jointly by Dr. Meissner and Dr. Riemersma. You will hear a compr...[more details]


Thursday 8/14/2008

Beat the Heat
Location: Museum of Science, Washburn Pavilion, on the bank of the Charles, Boston, MA
Earthwatch conducts climate change research around the world. Find out what you can do to join the fight against climate change while overlooking the beautiful Boston skyline enjoying icy cocktails, hot hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and live entertainment.

Ticket price: $100 ahead of time, $125 at the door

More information / contact: Rachel Borgesano, rborgesano@earthwatch.org, 978-450-121...[more details]

Kronos Quartet
8 p.m., Ozawa Hall

KRONOS QUARTET

Unknown (transc. Ljova; arr. Kronos)
Oh Mother, the Handsome Man Tortures Me
RÓS (arr. Prutsman) Flugufrelsarinn
ZORN Selections from The Dead Man
Trad. (arr. Garchik) Lullaby
VREBALOV …hold me, neighbor, in this storm…
PRUTSMAN Particle 423
NARAYAN (transc. Ljova; arr. Kronos)
Alap from Raga Mishra Bhairavi
REICH Triple Quartet

http://www....[more details]

Red Soxs v Yankees Raffle Tickets
Winner receives:
2 tickets to Red Sox v Yankee Game at Fenway on September 27, 2008 Section BL 40 Row 5

Drawing to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society $10.00 per raffle ticket See attached website for details and to enter.

Big Sister Association of Greater Boston's Urban Beach Party
Break out your flip flops as the Big Sister's Young Professional Board is turning up the heat for their 2nd Annual Urban Beach Party. Feast on a fabulous spread from Legal Sea Foods, toast the night with drinks from Barefoot Wines and Harpoon Brewery, and get down to the sounds of Rebel the Ambassador. Urban Beach Party will also feature an incredible silent auction and amazing raffle prizes. Tick...[more details]


Friday 8/15/2008

Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk
Benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Register today at http://www.the3day.org or call 800.996.3DAY
For three days, you and thousands of fellow walkers will experience a route lined with cheering, hugs, colorful pit stops, food and drinks.

Fridays at the Museum of Science
Fridays
Start with a martini and an appetizer at the Science Street Café, and then follow that up with an Omni film and free stargazing at the Gilliland Observatory (weather permitting).

Museum of Science
Science Park
Boston
617-723-2500
http://www.mos.org

Red Soxs v Yankees Raffle Tickets
Winner receives:
2 tickets to Red Sox v Yankee Game at Fenway on September 27, 2008 Section BL 40 Row 5

Drawing to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society $10.00 per raffle ticket See attached website for details and to enter.

Stargazing at the Observatory
Fridays
Equipped with a computer-controlled, 12-inch Meade LX200 telescope and staffed by knowledgeable Museum employees, the Gilliland Observatory is the perfect way to end a Friday evening at the Museum. Tucked away on the roof of the Museum's parking garage, this is a wonderful resource for our starry-eyed public.

Museum of Science
Science Park
Boston
8:30-10:00pm
617-589-0267
http:/...[more details]

Sunset Reggae Cruise featuring Tropical FIre
Time: 7:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Location: Captain's Lady III = Captain's Fishing Parties at end of Northern Blvd., Newburyport end of Plum Is.
By popular demand, Vanessa Galvanek & Atlantis Productions will host another fantastic Sunset Reggae Cruise, featuring the fabulous boston-based band, Tropical Fire. Tropical Fire is known to be one of the best energetic Caribbean Dance bands in the Boston area. and is a winner of multiple awards including Best Caribbean Band in the Boston Caribbean Music Awards.

The brand new and luxurious, C...[more details]

Rock and Blues Cruise with Ellis Paul
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Boston Harbor Cruises, One Long Wharf, Boston, MA
When it comes to Boston Music Awards, singer/songwriter/troubadour Ellis Paul plays second fiddle to none other than Aerosmith (take that, Howie Day).

WERS welcomes Ellis Paul on August 15 aboard the Frederick L. Nolan, Jr. for a very special Rock and Blues Concert Cruise. Ellis Paul is a critically-acclaimed singer, songwriter, poet, and troubadour originally hailing from a potato farming fami...[more details]


Saturday 8/16/2008

North Shore Arts Association Hosts FUNdraiser Gala!
North Shore Arts Association Hosts FUNdraiser Gala!
On Saturday, August 16th, the North Shore Arts Association is hosting a Nearly Wet Paint Auction & Gala in their historic gallery on Smith's Cove in Gloucester. This important fund-raising event is a significant opportunity to help enhance the functionality and safety of their distinctive harbor-front building, a Gloucester landmark since the ea...[more details]

Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk
Benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Register today at http://www.the3day.org or call 800.996.3DAY
For three days, you and thousands of fellow walkers will experience a route lined with cheering, hugs, colorful pit stops, food and drinks.

Dorchester Beach Festival
Malibu Beach, Morrissey Boulevard
A free one day outdoor event featuring games, contests, interactive presentations and numerous activities. Sail and canoe in the cove.
11am-4pm

26th Annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival
Historic Stage Fort Park along Gloucester Harbor will once again blossom into the colorful Gloucester Waterfront Festival.

A collection of over 175 Juried Artists and Craftsmen from throughout the U.S. will display their unique creations, live music, and delicious ethnic foods. A pancake breakfast on Saturday morning and traditional New England Lobster Bake on Sunday afternoon complement this p...[more details]

Red Soxs v Yankees Raffle Tickets
Winner receives:
2 tickets to Red Sox v Yankee Game at Fenway on September 27, 2008 Section BL 40 Row 5

Drawing to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society $10.00 per raffle ticket See attached website for details and to enter.


Sunday 8/17/2008

"RON"dezvous Cruise for AIDS
Yankee Fleet Whale Watch and Deep Sea Fishing
75 Essex Ave
Gloucester
978-532-5465
7pm; $25
Fund-raising boat cruise to benefit the North Shore (AIDS) Health Project

Belly Dance Benefit for Jane Doe Inc
Middle East, 472 Mass Ave,Central Square, Cambridge
617.780.6407
http://www.mideastclub.com
1pm; $15, $12 in advance
children 12 and under free
http://www.janedoe.org
Belly dance performances by New England area dancers. Benefits Jane Doe Inc., for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk
Benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Register today at http://www.the3day.org or call 800.996.3DAY
For three days, you and thousands of fellow walkers will experience a route lined with cheering, hugs, colorful pit stops, food and drinks.

26th Annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival
Historic Stage Fort Park along Gloucester Harbor will once again blossom into the colorful Gloucester Waterfront Festival.

A collection of over 175 Juried Artists and Craftsmen from throughout the U.S. will display their unique creations, live music, and delicious ethnic foods. A pancake breakfast on Saturday morning and traditional New England Lobster Bake on Sunday afternoon complement this p...[more details]

Motorcycle Ride to Help the Animals
Manchester Animal Shelter, 490 Dunbarton Rd, Manchester NH
603.533.5513
http://www.manchesteranimalshelter.org
9:30am
$25 per vehicle and $5 per passenger
Includes lunch ticket. Registration will be completed by 10:30am. Tour facility, meet animals for adoption. A fun ride to provide care for Manchester's homeless and neglected animals.

Iron Mountain Presents Hot Stove Cool Music
FEATURING:
Buddy Guy
and
George Thorogood and the Destroyers
With special performance by
Peter Gammons and the Hot Stove All Stars


Doors: 5:00 pm
Showtime: 6:00 pm
Bank of America Pavilion
290 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA

http://www.hotstovecoolmusic.org/

FOR TICKETS GO TO:

Red Soxs v Yankees Raffle Tickets
Winner receives:
2 tickets to Red Sox v Yankee Game at Fenway on September 27, 2008 Section BL 40 Row 5

Drawing to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society $10.00 per raffle ticket See attached website for details and to enter.


Monday 8/18/2008

THE BIG LEBOWSKI Bowling Party Extravaganza
The fourth annual pre-show bowling party extravaganza celebrating the greatness of his dudeness and his laid back misadventures. Here's your chance to compete for sweet Lebowski-themed prizes in tests of wit and skill including, but not limited to: best costume (break out those bowling shirts, bathrobes, and skintight purple Jesus lounge suits!), most convincing nihilist quip, most impassioned Wal...[more details]

Red Soxs v Yankees Raffle Tickets
Winner receives:
2 tickets to Red Sox v Yankee Game at Fenway on September 27, 2008 Section BL 40 Row 5

Drawing to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society $10.00 per raffle ticket See attached website for details and to enter.


Tuesday 8/19/2008

Red Soxs v Yankees Raffle Tickets
Winner receives:
2 tickets to Red Sox v Yankee Game at Fenway on September 27, 2008 Section BL 40 Row 5

Drawing to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society $10.00 per raffle ticket See attached website for details and to enter.


Wednesday 8/20/2008

James Brown Tribute
James Brown Tribute, Cheikh Lo, Vieux Farka Toure
To celebrate the legacy of the Godfather of Funk, James Brown, the
legendary Pee Wee Ellis, and Fred Wesley have formed a pan-continental
soul/funk supergroup. The Museum of Fine Art: Calderwood Courtyard,
Boston, MA 6:30pm and 9:00pm TimPCronin@gmail.com
http://www.mfa.org/calendar/event.asp?eventkey=34098&date=8/20/2008

Boyz II Men
Based on sales, Boyz II Men is one of the most successful R&B groups of all time. It has recorded five #1 pop hits between 1992 and 1997 and has since sold more than 25 million records. Three of its #1 hits, "End of the Road", "I'll Make Love to You", and "One Sweet Day" (a duet with Mariah Carey), set and broke records for the longest period of time a single remained at #1 on the Billboard Hot 10...[more details]

Wednesday Movies Under the Stars
Peg Noonan Park, Main Street, Falmouth
at dusk
508-487-3424

Red Soxs v Yankees Raffle Tickets
Winner receives:
2 tickets to Red Sox v Yankee Game at Fenway on September 27, 2008 Section BL 40 Row 5

Drawing to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society $10.00 per raffle ticket See attached website for details and to enter.


Thursday 8/21/2008

Boston Cares Summer Nights: Fenway Lights
Looking to unleash your inner sports fan? Come support Boston Cares on Thursday, August 21 from 6-9:30pm in a silent and live auction at Fenway Park. Your ticket gets you a front-row seat to the action, including dinner, free Sam Adams, tours of Fenway Park, and more. Purchase your ticket by July 31, and be entered to win Red Sox tickets. On the "Disabled List" that night? Support Boston Cares by...[more details]

Red Soxs v Yankees Raffle Tickets
Winner receives:
2 tickets to Red Sox v Yankee Game at Fenway on September 27, 2008 Section BL 40 Row 5

Drawing to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society $10.00 per raffle ticket See attached website for details and to enter.

Trunk Show: Designer Collection
Priscilla of Boston Bridal Salon, located at 801 Boylston Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02116

See the hottest new bridal styles & experience the luxury of the Platinum for Priscilla of Boston Collection.

www.priscillaofboston.com/salon


Friday 8/22/2008

White Water Rafting Trip
Trip includes:
*2 fun days of rafting on the Kennebec River, ME
*All meals and beverages including full breakfasts, BBQ, Lobster/Clambake (vegetarian available on request),
*2 nights lodging in cabin tents or the waterside Lodge.
*Nightly parties with complimentary beer, wine and select cocktails.
*Hot tub, volleyball, horseshoes and swimming

http://www.bostoneventgui...[more details]

The 2nd Annual Conneely Charity Golf Tournament
The 2nd Annual Conneely Charity Golf Tournament to benefit The Children's Room will be another great time. With raffles, prizes and great food. Come for the golf or join us later at the Sons of Italy in Arlington for the always fun after party.. Time: 1:30 pm

Wayland Country Club, Wayland, MA.

Information: 781-641-4741 Contact: Kate Killion http://www.childrensroom.org

Fridays at the Museum of Science
Fridays
Start with a martini and an appetizer at the Science Street Café, and then follow that up with an Omni film and free stargazing at the Gilliland Observatory (weather permitting).

Museum of Science
Science Park
Boston
617-723-2500
http://www.mos.org

Red Soxs v Yankees Raffle Tickets
Winner receives:
2 tickets to Red Sox v Yankee Game at Fenway on September 27, 2008 Section BL 40 Row 5

Drawing to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society $10.00 per raffle ticket See attached website for details and to enter.

Stargazing at the Observatory
Fridays
Equipped with a computer-controlled, 12-inch Meade LX200 telescope and staffed by knowledgeable Museum employees, the Gilliland Observatory is the perfect way to end a Friday evening at the Museum. Tucked away on the roof of the Museum's parking garage, this is a wonderful resource for our starry-eyed public.

Museum of Science
Science Park
Boston
8:30-10:00pm
617-589-0267
http:/...[more details]

Sunset Reggae Cruise featuring Tropical Fire
Time: 7:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Location: Captain's FIshing Parties - Newburyport
Atlantis Productions Press Release
Date: August 3, 2008 Contact: Vanessa Galvanek – 978-462-3971

Rebirth of Sunset Reggae Cruise Series
Reggae Cruise August 22ND Marks Twelfth Year – After 2-Year Hiatus

On Friday, August 22ND, by popular demand, Vanessa Galvanek of Atlantis Productions will once again serve as organizer, promoter, host, head chef, caterer and emcee of another fun...[more details]


Saturday 8/23/2008

12th Annual Ultimate Drive for Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Location: Herb Chambers BMW – 1168 Commonwealth Ave
Massachusetts residents will be able to help the fight against breast cancer when the 12th Annual Ultimate Drive for Susan G. Komen for the Cure comes to participating dealerships listed below from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Hundreds of local supporters can drive an eye-catching BMW of their choice and raise $1 for every mile they drive for the cause.

http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Content/Experien...[more details]

White Water Rafting Trip
Trip includes:
*2 fun days of rafting on the Kennebec River, ME
*All meals and beverages including full breakfasts, BBQ, Lobster/Clambake (vegetarian available on request),
*2 nights lodging in cabin tents or the waterside Lodge.
*Nightly parties with complimentary beer, wine and select cocktails.
*Hot tub, volleyball, horseshoes and swimming

http://www.bostoneventgui...[more details]

Chad Lamarsh Band Bacardi Party Cruise
Tickets are available for $20.00. The Annual Cruise is on Saturday, August 23th, 2008 from 2 to 5 p.m. with the after-cruise party to follow. The Chad LaMarsh Band to perform. Your receipt from ordering online is your ticket (pick tix up at the boat the day of the cruise) and your ID MUST match the address on your receipt, sorry can't bend that rule - no exceptions. 21 years of age positive ID req...[more details]

Red Soxs v Yankees Raffle Tickets
Winner receives:
2 tickets to Red Sox v Yankee Game at Fenway on September 27, 2008 Section BL 40 Row 5

Drawing to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society $10.00 per raffle ticket See attached website for details and to enter.

SHAMROCK IDOL MUSIC COMPETITION
15 "RISING" STARS FROM ALL OVER MASSACHUSETTS COMPETE FOR $1,000 CASH & A CHANCE TO HEALDINE A MAJOR EVENT. IT'S THE SHAMROCK IDOL AND FEATURES PERFORMANCES RANGING FROM BROADWAY MUSICAL, OPERA, JAZZ, BLUES, TOP 40, COUNTRY & R & B SELECTIONS. VETERAN COMIC D.J. HAZARD WARMS UP THE ACTS. A BENEFIT FOR THE POPE JOHN PAUL ACADEMY MUSIC PROGRAM. $20 TICKETS AVAILABLE AT DOOR... .
Time: 7:30PM

FR...[more details]

Shamrock Summer Idol Finals
Freeport Hall (Local 103 IBEW)
256 Freeport Street, Dorchester, MA 02122

Doors Open at 6:30 - Show Starts at 7:30

For More information - Contact Patrick - 781-534-3919
pat@shamrocknation.org

http://www.shamrocknation.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=74&Itemid=55

Wilson Farm Tomato Fest
Delicious Food Samplings
Family Activities
Free of Charge

Locally grown produce at its best; minutes from boston
Wilson Farm grows over 20 varieties of butter & sugar corn on the cob and over 15 varieties of unique heirloom tomatoes!

10 Pleasant St, Lexington MA
781-862-3900

http://www.wilsonfarm.com

2nd Annual Wine Gallery Free Beer Mess!
Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Wine Gallery, Brookline, MA
We had so much fun last year we are doing it again. Our Second Annual Free Beer Mess will be Saturday, August 23, and present upwards of 50 beers from a variety of New England brewers. (21+)
Contact: Kai: kmcmurty@wine-gallery.com

Sophisticatedly Wrecked II Summer Boat Party 2008
Location: Boston Harbor- One long wharf
Boston Harbor Cruises is providing us the charter...
www.creativelycoull.com is the host.

Must purchase tickets through us BEFORE the night of the charter or call 617-688-0440 for more details. This event WILL sell out so please buy your tickets fast!

$30
Attire: cocktail
DJ Hevan
cash bar
www.creativelycoull.com

Rock and Blues Cruise w/ Beatlejuice
Time: 8:30pm
Location: Boston Harbor Cruises, One Long Wharf, Boston, MA
Who doesn't love the idea of a Beatles tribute band playing all the Fab Four's hits from the early days to the last days, while onboard the Rock and Blues Cruise in Boston? Catch Beatle Juice perform on the high seas, without the gimmicks and silly costumes that traditionally follow Beatles cover bands.

Join Beatlejuice on August 23, 8:30pm aboard the Frederick L. Nolan as part of the 2008 Rock...[more details]

Blues N' Brews Festival
Time: 12:00am
Location: Nashoba Valley Ski Area
Nashoba Valley Ski Area (Westford, MA)
Live music, regional Breweries, great food, homebrew competition awards, raffles, and more!
Price: $30 in advance, $35 at the door

Saturday, August 23, 12-7 pm (Gates open at 11:30)


http://www.bluesnbrews.com/generalinfo.html


Sunday 8/24/2008

MSPCA Paw Wash with Patriots Cheerleaders
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxboro
Members of the New England Patriots cheerleading squad, stylists from Dellaria Salons, and experienced dog handlers from LaundroMutt and the MSPCA will be washing dogs at Gillette Stadium at the fourth annual “Paw Wash”. Previously held on the grounds of the MSCPA-Angell, the event has grown so popular that it’s been moved to Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots.

Baths will cost...[more details]

21st Annual Quincy August Moon Festival
Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Location: 1400-1600 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169
The festival is a free event presented by Quincy Asian Resources, Inc. (QARI), and will take place from approximately 1400 to 1600 Hancock Street, a short walk from the Quincy Center MBTA station and close to free public parking.

As a family event, the festival will offer entertainment for all ages. There will be performances of Chinese, Filipino and Vietnamese music and dance and exhibits fea...[more details]

White Water Rafting Trip
Trip includes:
*2 fun days of rafting on the Kennebec River, ME
*All meals and beverages including full breakfasts, BBQ, Lobster/Clambake (vegetarian available on request),
*2 nights lodging in cabin tents or the waterside Lodge.
*Nightly parties with complimentary beer, wine and select cocktails.
*Hot tub, volleyball, horseshoes and swimming

http://www.bostoneventgui...[more details]

6th Annual 5K Race and Walk to Benefit Lung Cancer
On Sunday, August 24, 2008, the Marcia Lemkin Foundation will hold its Sixth Annual 5K Road Race and Walk. The Race will be hosted by the Greater Lowell Road Runners and will cover a flat and speedy course through historic Downtown Lowell. Overall and age group awards (race only) will be presented at the conclusion of the event and race and walk participants will be treated to refreshments and the...[more details]

Red Soxs v Yankees Raffle Tickets
Winner receives:
2 tickets to Red Sox v Yankee Game at Fenway on September 27, 2008 Section BL 40 Row 5

Drawing to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society $10.00 per raffle ticket See attached website for details and to enter.

Wilson Farm Tomato Fest
Delicious Food Samplings
Family Activities
Free of Charge

Locally grown produce at its best; minutes from boston
Wilson Farm grows over 20 varieties of butter & sugar corn on the cob and over 15 varieties of unique heirloom tomatoes!

10 Pleasant St, Lexington MA
781-862-3900

http://www.wilsonfarm.com


Monday 8/25/2008

Red Soxs v Yankees Raffle Tickets
Winner receives:
2 tickets to Red Sox v Yankee Game at Fenway on September 27, 2008 Section BL 40 Row 5

Drawing to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society $10.00 per raffle ticket See attached website for details and to enter.


Tuesday 8/26/2008

Red Soxs v Yankees Raffle Tickets
Winner receives:
2 tickets to Red Sox v Yankee Game at Fenway on September 27, 2008 Section BL 40 Row 5

Drawing to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society $10.00 per raffle ticket See attached website for details and to enter.


Wednesday 8/27/2008

Wednesday Movies Under the Stars
Peg Noonan Park, Main Street, Falmouth
at dusk
508-487-3424

Red Soxs v Yankees Raffle Tickets
Winner receives:
2 tickets to Red Sox v Yankee Game at Fenway on September 27, 2008 Section BL 40 Row 5

Drawing to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society $10.00 per raffle ticket See attached website for details and to enter.


Thursday 8/28/2008

Red Soxs v Yankees Raffle Tickets
Winner receives:
2 tickets to Red Sox v Yankee Game at Fenway on September 27, 2008 Section BL 40 Row 5

Drawing to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society $10.00 per raffle ticket See attached website for details and to enter.


Friday 8/29/2008

Fridays at the Museum of Science
Fridays
Start with a martini and an appetizer at the Science Street Café, and then follow that up with an Omni film and free stargazing at the Gilliland Observatory (weather permitting).

Museum of Science
Science Park
Boston
617-723-2500
http://www.mos.org

Red Soxs v Yankees Raffle Tickets
Winner receives:
2 tickets to Red Sox v Yankee Game at Fenway on September 27, 2008 Section BL 40 Row 5

Drawing to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society $10.00 per raffle ticket See attached website for details and to enter.

Stargazing at the Observatory
Fridays
Equipped with a computer-controlled, 12-inch Meade LX200 telescope and staffed by knowledgeable Museum employees, the Gilliland Observatory is the perfect way to end a Friday evening at the Museum. Tucked away on the roof of the Museum's parking garage, this is a wonderful resource for our starry-eyed public.

Museum of Science
Science Park
Boston
8:30-10:00pm
617-589-0267
http:/...[more details]


Saturday 8/30/2008

Red Soxs v Yankees