25 Haziran 2012 Pazartesi
The New York Times on an ongoing struggle. Let's discuss!
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The crucial relationship between critics and opera producing companies is
often difficult (even contentious). Here is another very recent wrinkle in the
ongoing struggle between one of the most powerful opera companies in the world
and the press, explored in The New York Times this week - read the article here. Censorship? Prudent concern over image? Comments? (I love to
get feedback about these blog posts.)
- BLO Artistic Advisor John Conklin
More on the Met/Opera News story...
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BLO Artistic Advisor John Conklin follows up his post from yesterday regarding the continually unfolding story of the Met/Opera News relationship...
Well, that didn't take long. The mighty Metblinked, retreated, gave in with what appears to be a humiliating defeat. Youcan check out the veritable (and almost instantaneous) avalanche of criticism,reproach, anger, scorn, bitterness, ridicule directed at Peter Gelb whenthe story hit. …and this just on the New York Times website. Is there more fall-out coming?
Interesting... the Gelb "censorship" newswas on the front page of The New YorkTimes yesterday but the story of today's retraction was on page 3 of the ArtsSection. It's getting to be like trying to interpret news from theKremlin or psyching out the meaning of where the Russianleaders are standing for the May Day parade. Incidentally, there were many blogcomments on the Soviet-Stalinist tone of the Met pronouncements... as well ascalls for the overthrow/deposition of Comrade Gelb. Occupy the Met?Audiences of the World Unite?
BLO Artistic Advisor John Conklin follows up his post from yesterday regarding the continually unfolding story of the Met/Opera News relationship...
Well, that didn't take long. The mighty Metblinked, retreated, gave in with what appears to be a humiliating defeat. Youcan check out the veritable (and almost instantaneous) avalanche of criticism,reproach, anger, scorn, bitterness, ridicule directed at Peter Gelb whenthe story hit. …and this just on the New York Times website. Is there more fall-out coming?
Interesting... the Gelb "censorship" newswas on the front page of The New YorkTimes yesterday but the story of today's retraction was on page 3 of the ArtsSection. It's getting to be like trying to interpret news from theKremlin or psyching out the meaning of where the Russianleaders are standing for the May Day parade. Incidentally, there were many blogcomments on the Soviet-Stalinist tone of the Met pronouncements... as well ascalls for the overthrow/deposition of Comrade Gelb. Occupy the Met?Audiences of the World Unite?
A Small Gift for our Friends - Happy Holiday!
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You madeit.
You’re onyour way home.
MemorialDay weekend started just a minute ago at 5:01pm, and there’s only one thing standing betweenyou and the warm, fuzzy sun of Cape Cod—2 ½ hours in a cramped car with agrandkid or two in tow and your son-in-law calling every five minutes to findoutif-you’re-here-yet-and-can-you-please-pick-up-sunscreen-and-whale-watch-tickets-on-your-way-ok-thnx-bi.
We thoughtyou could use a little TLC en route!
Behold, BLO’sVacay Survival, err… Relaxation Kit.
Itfeatures selections from BLO’s upcoming 2012/13 Season, including Mozart’scomic gem Così Fan Tutte, Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman, and Puccini’s heart-wrenching tragedy Madama Butterfly.
PLAYLIST
Puccini’s MadamaButterfly- Un bel di vedremo (Cio-CioSan)- Addio, fiorito asil (LieutenantPinkerton)
Mozart’s Così Fan Tutte- Smanie implacabili (Dorabella)- Come scoglio (Fiordiligi)- Un aura amorosa (Ferrando)- Non siate ritrosi (Guglielmo)- Donne mie, le fate a tanti(Guglielmo)
Wagner’s The FlyingDutchman - Die Frist ist um (The Dutchman)- Senta's Ballad (Senta)- Summ und brumm (Chorus)
--> SirThomas Allen, who sings Guglielmo’s arias, will sing in and direct BLO’sproduction of Così Fan Tutte this coming season!
And somequizzes to play aloud together:QUIZZES
- Diva! Diva!- Heroes and Villains- Did you know?- Opera Obscura
BLO provides opportunities to learnand enjoy opera—like this blog—365 days a year as well as added benefits to donors like you. Your gift couldunlock:
· $100– Access to BLO’s annual list of recommended recordings and books · $500– Tickets to one of BLO’s SignatureSeries program at the MFA· $1,000–Invitations to private, behind-the-scenes events with the artistic teams
(Click here for acomplete list of benefits.)
Not onlywill you enrich your own opera experience, but you’ll ensure that BLO can continue to give you access to high qualityproductions long into the future.
Reward yourself withopera! Donate now.
~ Thank youfor supporting of BLO ~
You madeit.
You’re onyour way home.
MemorialDay weekend started just a minute ago at 5:01pm, and there’s only one thing standing betweenyou and the warm, fuzzy sun of Cape Cod—2 ½ hours in a cramped car with agrandkid or two in tow and your son-in-law calling every five minutes to findoutif-you’re-here-yet-and-can-you-please-pick-up-sunscreen-and-whale-watch-tickets-on-your-way-ok-thnx-bi.
We thoughtyou could use a little TLC en route!
Behold, BLO’sVacay Survival, err… Relaxation Kit.
Itfeatures selections from BLO’s upcoming 2012/13 Season, including Mozart’scomic gem Così Fan Tutte, Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman, and Puccini’s heart-wrenching tragedy Madama Butterfly.
PLAYLIST
Puccini’s MadamaButterfly- Un bel di vedremo (Cio-CioSan)- Addio, fiorito asil (LieutenantPinkerton)
Mozart’s Così Fan Tutte- Smanie implacabili (Dorabella)- Come scoglio (Fiordiligi)- Un aura amorosa (Ferrando)- Non siate ritrosi (Guglielmo)- Donne mie, le fate a tanti(Guglielmo)
Wagner’s The FlyingDutchman - Die Frist ist um (The Dutchman)- Senta's Ballad (Senta)- Summ und brumm (Chorus)
--> SirThomas Allen, who sings Guglielmo’s arias, will sing in and direct BLO’sproduction of Così Fan Tutte this coming season!
And somequizzes to play aloud together:QUIZZES
- Diva! Diva!- Heroes and Villains- Did you know?- Opera Obscura
BLO provides opportunities to learnand enjoy opera—like this blog—365 days a year as well as added benefits to donors like you. Your gift couldunlock:
· $100– Access to BLO’s annual list of recommended recordings and books · $500– Tickets to one of BLO’s SignatureSeries program at the MFA· $1,000–Invitations to private, behind-the-scenes events with the artistic teams
(Click here for acomplete list of benefits.)
Not onlywill you enrich your own opera experience, but you’ll ensure that BLO can continue to give you access to high qualityproductions long into the future.
Reward yourself withopera! Donate now.
~ Thank youfor supporting of BLO ~
BLO Appoints Dan Duro Managing Director
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Today our fearless leader, Esther Nelson announced an exciting new appointment within the Company's leadership. Dan Duro, formerly Producing Director for BLO, has been appointed Managing Director. Read the full press release below.
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Boston, MA—General & Artistic Director Esther Nelson today announced that Dan Duro has been appointed Managing Director of Boston Lyric Opera (BLO). Duro joined BLO in 2008 as Producing Director. As Managing Director he will oversee Company-wide operations, along with the execution of BLO’s three annual mainstage productions, Opera Annex, and special events.
“BLO has been fortunate to have Dan Duro as Producing Director for the last four years,” said Nelson. “His proven and excellent ability to oversee and manage complex production and operational challenges offered the opportunity to expand his level of management responsibility. I am pleased to announce his new role as Managing Director, which includes the oversight of daily operations. This will further strengthen the organizational stability of BLO, and allow me to focus more on artistic growth, strengthen community relationships, and realize the financial support necessary to ensure the long term stability of Boston’s major opera company.”
Duro has worked in technical, production, and organizational management of the arts for more than three decades. His prior positions, held at over 13 performing arts companies, include: Production Director at The Santa Fe Opera; Director of Production for Portland Opera, Opera Pacific, the Williamstown Theatre Festival, The Acting Company, and The Shakespeare Theatre; Vice President for Operations at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and the Academy of Music in Philadelphia; and Production Manager for Brooklyn Academy of Music.
"Boston Lyric Opera is a company of great depth and breadth; it's been producing great work and is poised for much more,” said Duro. “What gives me the greatest confidence about the future of BLO is Esther Nelson's dedication to upholding the highest artistic standards, and I am pleased to assist her by providing the organizational support that will make this vision possible."
Duro and Nelson are both featured presenters at the 2012 OPERA America conference taking place this week in Philadelphia. OPERA America is the national service organization for opera.
Today our fearless leader, Esther Nelson announced an exciting new appointment within the Company's leadership. Dan Duro, formerly Producing Director for BLO, has been appointed Managing Director. Read the full press release below.
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Boston, MA—General & Artistic Director Esther Nelson today announced that Dan Duro has been appointed Managing Director of Boston Lyric Opera (BLO). Duro joined BLO in 2008 as Producing Director. As Managing Director he will oversee Company-wide operations, along with the execution of BLO’s three annual mainstage productions, Opera Annex, and special events.
“BLO has been fortunate to have Dan Duro as Producing Director for the last four years,” said Nelson. “His proven and excellent ability to oversee and manage complex production and operational challenges offered the opportunity to expand his level of management responsibility. I am pleased to announce his new role as Managing Director, which includes the oversight of daily operations. This will further strengthen the organizational stability of BLO, and allow me to focus more on artistic growth, strengthen community relationships, and realize the financial support necessary to ensure the long term stability of Boston’s major opera company.”
Duro has worked in technical, production, and organizational management of the arts for more than three decades. His prior positions, held at over 13 performing arts companies, include: Production Director at The Santa Fe Opera; Director of Production for Portland Opera, Opera Pacific, the Williamstown Theatre Festival, The Acting Company, and The Shakespeare Theatre; Vice President for Operations at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and the Academy of Music in Philadelphia; and Production Manager for Brooklyn Academy of Music.
"Boston Lyric Opera is a company of great depth and breadth; it's been producing great work and is poised for much more,” said Duro. “What gives me the greatest confidence about the future of BLO is Esther Nelson's dedication to upholding the highest artistic standards, and I am pleased to assist her by providing the organizational support that will make this vision possible."
Duro and Nelson are both featured presenters at the 2012 OPERA America conference taking place this week in Philadelphia. OPERA America is the national service organization for opera.
How many people did you impact?
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Hint: It's 2.5x the capacity of TD Garden and 4x the average attendance at a Lady Gaga Concert!
If you have not made a gift this year, or would like to increase your gift, please consider giving to The 35th Anniversary Challenge - a $100,000 matching grant.
In order to secure this gift, BLO needs 350 new gifts and a total of $250,000 in individual contributions (from $1 to $3,000) by June 30th. There is no minimum amount to participate in the Challenge, and gifts over $3,000 may qualify for the EnVision Opera Challenge.
Every little bit helps, and we couldn't do it without you.
Visit blo.org/give to make it your BLO today.
Hint: It's 2.5x the capacity of TD Garden and 4x the average attendance at a Lady Gaga Concert!
If you have not made a gift this year, or would like to increase your gift, please consider giving to The 35th Anniversary Challenge - a $100,000 matching grant.
In order to secure this gift, BLO needs 350 new gifts and a total of $250,000 in individual contributions (from $1 to $3,000) by June 30th. There is no minimum amount to participate in the Challenge, and gifts over $3,000 may qualify for the EnVision Opera Challenge.
Every little bit helps, and we couldn't do it without you.
Visit blo.org/give to make it your BLO today.
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Cooking with Gas... Make that Electrons
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Last month as part of my trip out to the Bosch Experience and Design Center in Irvine, CA I had the opportunity to learn more about induction cooking and to make a meal using one. And I must say that I am love! My last stove top was a glass top electric and I really liked the shiny, smooth surface which was easy to clean and always looked great. But, you do have to keep in mind that it may be
Carbon Leaf Performs on the Rock & Blues Concert Cruise in Boston Harbor on Friday, June 22
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The Rock & Blues Concert Cruises on Boston Harborcontinues this week as Carbon Leaf performs on Friday, June 22, 2012. Theboat boards at 7:00 p.m. and departs at 8:00 p.m. from the World Trade CenterPier in Boston'sSeaport District on Northern Avenue.
Tickets are $27.50 leading up to the concert, and $33 theday of the show. You can ordertickets online. This is a 21+ show.
Hailing from Virginia, Carbon Leaf is a unique blend of folk-rock, Americana, Celtic,bluegrass, rock and pop, one of the great independent bands of this age. Joining Carbon Leaf on the Cruise, and opening the show, is the Jason SpoonerTrio.
Here is a full schedule of Rock & Blues Concerts this summer.
For year round details on cultural activities in greater Boston, visit IrishMassachusetts.com.
Find visitor information by going to MassVacation.com and BostonUSA.com.
The Rock & Blues Concert Cruises on Boston Harborcontinues this week as Carbon Leaf performs on Friday, June 22, 2012. Theboat boards at 7:00 p.m. and departs at 8:00 p.m. from the World Trade CenterPier in Boston'sSeaport District on Northern Avenue.
Tickets are $27.50 leading up to the concert, and $33 theday of the show. You can ordertickets online. This is a 21+ show.
Hailing from Virginia, Carbon Leaf is a unique blend of folk-rock, Americana, Celtic,bluegrass, rock and pop, one of the great independent bands of this age. Joining Carbon Leaf on the Cruise, and opening the show, is the Jason SpoonerTrio.
Here is a full schedule of Rock & Blues Concerts this summer.
For year round details on cultural activities in greater Boston, visit IrishMassachusetts.com.
Find visitor information by going to MassVacation.com and BostonUSA.com.
Jose McIntyre's 20th Annual Block Party Takes Place in Downtown Boston on Thursday, June 21
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Jose McIntyre's famous block party is celebrating its 20th anniversary in downtown Boston this Thursday, June 21, 2012 from 5:00 to 11:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available online.
Celebrated as Boston's distinctive Irish-Mexican restaurant and pub, the annual Block Party takes place on Central Street behind Jose McIntyre's. Proceeds from the event benefit Men With Hearts, a local non-profit that fights against breast cancer.
Jose McIntyre's is run by the Glynn Hospitality Group, a family-run business with roots in County Galway.
Find year round details on Irish activities in greater Boston by visiting IrishBoston.org
For visitor information go to MassVacation.com and BostonUSA.com.
Jose McIntyre's famous block party is celebrating its 20th anniversary in downtown Boston this Thursday, June 21, 2012 from 5:00 to 11:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available online.
Celebrated as Boston's distinctive Irish-Mexican restaurant and pub, the annual Block Party takes place on Central Street behind Jose McIntyre's. Proceeds from the event benefit Men With Hearts, a local non-profit that fights against breast cancer.
Jose McIntyre's is run by the Glynn Hospitality Group, a family-run business with roots in County Galway.
Find year round details on Irish activities in greater Boston by visiting IrishBoston.org
For visitor information go to MassVacation.com and BostonUSA.com.
Worcester Irish Music Festival Taking Place on Saturday, June 23
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The Jolly Beggars
The Worcester Irish Festival is taking place on Saturday, June 23, 2012, from noon to 11:00 p.m., at the Hibernian Cultural Center at 19 Temple Street in downtown Worcester.
Headlining this year's festival are the Jolly Beggars, Tom Lanigan Band and Billy Egan & the Rising. Irish gift shops are displaying their wares, and check out the Irish Soda Bread table.
Admission is $5, and children under 12 go free.
For year round details on Irish activities in Massachusetts and the New England region, visit IrishMassachusetts.com
For visitor information go to MassVacation.com and CentralMA.com.
The Jolly BeggarsThe Worcester Irish Festival is taking place on Saturday, June 23, 2012, from noon to 11:00 p.m., at the Hibernian Cultural Center at 19 Temple Street in downtown Worcester.
Headlining this year's festival are the Jolly Beggars, Tom Lanigan Band and Billy Egan & the Rising. Irish gift shops are displaying their wares, and check out the Irish Soda Bread table.
Admission is $5, and children under 12 go free.
For year round details on Irish activities in Massachusetts and the New England region, visit IrishMassachusetts.com
For visitor information go to MassVacation.com and CentralMA.com.
Liam Clancy Film Being Shown at Irish Cultural Centre on Friday, June 22
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The Irish Cultural Centre in Canton is celebrating the Life & Times of Irish balladeer Liam Clancy with a screening of a film documentary about his life entitled The Yellow Bittern.
Clancy was a founding member of the Irish group, the Clancy Brothers and was an influential figure in Irish music circles over the past fifty years. Bob Dylan described Clancy as "The best ballad singer I ever heard in my life."
The documentary begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for general public and free for ICC members. A traditional Irish music session follows the filming, and musicians are invited to join in.
See schedule of upcoming events at the ICC.
Find year round details on Irish cultural activities in Massachusetts and New England by visiting IrishMassachusetts.com.
For visitor information go to MassVacation.com and BostonUSA.com.
The Irish Cultural Centre in Canton is celebrating the Life & Times of Irish balladeer Liam Clancy with a screening of a film documentary about his life entitled The Yellow Bittern.
Clancy was a founding member of the Irish group, the Clancy Brothers and was an influential figure in Irish music circles over the past fifty years. Bob Dylan described Clancy as "The best ballad singer I ever heard in my life."
The documentary begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for general public and free for ICC members. A traditional Irish music session follows the filming, and musicians are invited to join in.
See schedule of upcoming events at the ICC.
Find year round details on Irish cultural activities in Massachusetts and New England by visiting IrishMassachusetts.com.
For visitor information go to MassVacation.com and BostonUSA.com.
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Live Jazz in Massachusetts on Saturday, June 9
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Crystal Aikin, Gospel Night at the Boston Pops
Looking for great live jazz in Massachusetts on Saturday, June 9, 2012? Check out these selections from MassJazz.
“Too Marvelous for Words: Tribute to Johnny Mercer”
Goody Goody! Quartet
Cultural Centre of Cape Cod
307 Old Main Street
South Yarmouth, Cape Cod
Boston Pops presents
Gospel Night 20th anniversary
Boston Symphony Hall
301 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
Linda EderScullers Jazz ClubDoubletree Suites at Hilton Hotel400 Soliders Field RoadAllston, Boston
Makanda Project with special guest Joe Ford
Dudley Library Auditorium
65 Warren Street
Roxbury, Boston
Pino Daniele
Berklee PerformanceCenter
136 Mass Ave
Back Bay, Boston
Peter Smith Trio
Battery Wharf Lounge
Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel
3 Battery Street
Downtown Boston
Steve Soares TrioTop of the HubPrudential Tower800 Boylston Street Back Bay, Boston
Newpoli featuring John La Barbera
Regattabar Jazz Club
Charles Hotel
Harvard Square, Cambridge
The American Songbook: The JAZZ View presents
Billy Stayhorn
Arsenal Centerfor the Arts
321 Arsenal Street
Watertown
Shepley Metcalf and Ron RoyActon Jazz Café
452 Great Road
Acton
For a full list of jazz clubs, hotels, concert venues and festivals in Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com.
For visitor information go to MassVacation.com. http://massjazz.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default
Crystal Aikin, Gospel Night at the Boston PopsLooking for great live jazz in Massachusetts on Saturday, June 9, 2012? Check out these selections from MassJazz.
“Too Marvelous for Words: Tribute to Johnny Mercer”
Goody Goody! Quartet
Cultural Centre of Cape Cod
307 Old Main Street
South Yarmouth, Cape Cod
Boston Pops presents
Gospel Night 20th anniversary
Boston Symphony Hall
301 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
Linda EderScullers Jazz ClubDoubletree Suites at Hilton Hotel400 Soliders Field RoadAllston, Boston
Makanda Project with special guest Joe Ford
Dudley Library Auditorium
65 Warren Street
Roxbury, Boston
Pino Daniele
Berklee PerformanceCenter
136 Mass Ave
Back Bay, Boston
Peter Smith Trio
Battery Wharf Lounge
Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel
3 Battery Street
Downtown Boston
Steve Soares TrioTop of the HubPrudential Tower800 Boylston Street Back Bay, Boston
Newpoli featuring John La Barbera
Regattabar Jazz Club
Charles Hotel
Harvard Square, Cambridge
The American Songbook: The JAZZ View presents
Billy Stayhorn
Arsenal Centerfor the Arts
321 Arsenal Street
Watertown
Shepley Metcalf and Ron RoyActon Jazz Café
452 Great Road
Acton
For a full list of jazz clubs, hotels, concert venues and festivals in Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com.
For visitor information go to MassVacation.com. http://massjazz.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default
Jazz and Blues Singer Ellen O'Brien Performs at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston on June 12
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Popular jazz and blues singer Ellen O'Brien is performing at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. Tickets to the show are $20 and can be purchased online or at the door.
A native of Revere, Massachusetts, O'Brien is three-time winner at the Apollo Theatre in New York and winner of the New England Urban Music Awards for best female soul/blues artist.
For a full schedule of upcoming concerts at Scullers Jazz Club, located at 400 Soldiers Field Road in Boston's Allston neighborhood, click here.
For year round details on jazz in Massachusetts, including concerts, festivals, night clubs, hotels and brunches, radio stations, campus events and more, visit MassJazz.com.
For visitor information go to MassVacation.com and BostonUSA.com.
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Popular jazz and blues singer Ellen O'Brien is performing at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. Tickets to the show are $20 and can be purchased online or at the door.
A native of Revere, Massachusetts, O'Brien is three-time winner at the Apollo Theatre in New York and winner of the New England Urban Music Awards for best female soul/blues artist.
For a full schedule of upcoming concerts at Scullers Jazz Club, located at 400 Soldiers Field Road in Boston's Allston neighborhood, click here.
For year round details on jazz in Massachusetts, including concerts, festivals, night clubs, hotels and brunches, radio stations, campus events and more, visit MassJazz.com.
For visitor information go to MassVacation.com and BostonUSA.com.
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Win Tix to Diana Krall Concert at South Shore Music Circus on Saturday, June 30
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MassJazz is raffling a pair of free tickets to see Grammy Award winner and jazz great Diana Krall perform at the South Shore Music Circus in Cohasset, MA on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. The winner also gets a $100 gift certificate to dine before the concert at Bia Bistro, an award-winning restaurant in Cohasset.
To enter the contest, click here and submit the form.
If you don't want to take a chance on missing this performance, you can purchase tickets directly from the Music Circus.
Krall is also performing at the Cape Cod Melody Tent in Hyannis on Friday, June 29, 2012.
You can find year-round jazz events in Massachusetts by visiting MassJazz.com.
For information about visiting Massachusetts, go to MassVacation.com.
MassJazz is raffling a pair of free tickets to see Grammy Award winner and jazz great Diana Krall perform at the South Shore Music Circus in Cohasset, MA on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. The winner also gets a $100 gift certificate to dine before the concert at Bia Bistro, an award-winning restaurant in Cohasset.
To enter the contest, click here and submit the form.
If you don't want to take a chance on missing this performance, you can purchase tickets directly from the Music Circus.
Krall is also performing at the Cape Cod Melody Tent in Hyannis on Friday, June 29, 2012.
You can find year-round jazz events in Massachusetts by visiting MassJazz.com.
For information about visiting Massachusetts, go to MassVacation.com.
Paulie's NOLA Jazz & Blues Festival in Worcester on June 23-24
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The 5th annual Paulie's NOLA Jazz & Blues Festival is taking place in Worcester on Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24, 2012 at the Keystone Plaza Urban Fairgrounds in Worcester.
The festival runs from noon to midnight on Saturday and noon to 9:30 p.m. on Sunday.
The celebration of New Orleans and Louisiana music features top performers like Henri Smith New Orleans Friends & Flavours featuring Charles Neville & Amadee Castenell.
Also performing, Tab Benoit, Eric Lindell Band, Bonerama, Royal Southern Brotherhood, Honey Island Swamp Band, Jumpin Johnny Sansone, Sonny Landreth, and Billy Iuso.
Here is a full schedule of performers.
You can find a full schedule of jazz and blues festivals in Massachusetts this summer and fall.
For year round details on jazz and blues concerts, campus events, night clubs, brunches, radio programs and more, visit MassJazz.com.
For visitor information go to MassVacation.com and Central Massachusetts.
The 5th annual Paulie's NOLA Jazz & Blues Festival is taking place in Worcester on Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24, 2012 at the Keystone Plaza Urban Fairgrounds in Worcester. The festival runs from noon to midnight on Saturday and noon to 9:30 p.m. on Sunday.
The celebration of New Orleans and Louisiana music features top performers like Henri Smith New Orleans Friends & Flavours featuring Charles Neville & Amadee Castenell.
Also performing, Tab Benoit, Eric Lindell Band, Bonerama, Royal Southern Brotherhood, Honey Island Swamp Band, Jumpin Johnny Sansone, Sonny Landreth, and Billy Iuso.
Here is a full schedule of performers.
You can find a full schedule of jazz and blues festivals in Massachusetts this summer and fall.
For year round details on jazz and blues concerts, campus events, night clubs, brunches, radio programs and more, visit MassJazz.com.
For visitor information go to MassVacation.com and Central Massachusetts.
Regent Theatre Celebrates McCartney's Birthday with Special Concerts
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The Regent Theatre is doing two special shows this weekend in honor of Sir Paul McCartney 70th birthday. Songs from all of Mr. McCartney’s work from his time with the Wings and Beatles to his solo work. Tickets are $12 for kids and $23 to $28 (members save $3). The theatre even offers dinner and show packages as well by calling the box office at 781-646-4849. Dinner is a 3 course meal. 7 Medford Street, Arlington, MA regenttheatre.com
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Jazz Pianist Hey Rim Jeon Performs at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston on June 19
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Korean-born jazz pianist and composer Hey Rim Jeon is performing at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 8:30 p.m. Tickets to the show are $20 and can be purchased online or at the door. For information about a dinner/show package for $62, click here.
A graduate of the Berklee College of Music and New England Conservatory, Hey Rim is assistant professor at Berklee, where she teaches harmony and piano.
Check out Scullers' upcoming schedule of performances this summer.
Find year round details on jazz in Massachusetts by visiting MassJazz.com.
For tourist information go to MassVacation.com and BostonUSA.com.
Korean-born jazz pianist and composer Hey Rim Jeon is performing at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 8:30 p.m. Tickets to the show are $20 and can be purchased online or at the door. For information about a dinner/show package for $62, click here.
A graduate of the Berklee College of Music and New England Conservatory, Hey Rim is assistant professor at Berklee, where she teaches harmony and piano.
Check out Scullers' upcoming schedule of performances this summer.
Find year round details on jazz in Massachusetts by visiting MassJazz.com.
For tourist information go to MassVacation.com and BostonUSA.com.
Winiker Orchestra Celebrates 50th Anniversary at Scullers Jazz Club on June 20
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Congratulations to the Bo and Bill Winiker Orchestra, celebrating its 50th anniversary as one of Boston's premier jazz bands, with a concert at Scullers Jazz Club on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
The brothers got their start in music fifty years ago thanks to their parents. Read The Boston Globe story on the Winiker Orchestra.
See schedule of Sculler events coming up this summer.
For year round details on jazz in Massachusetts, visit MassVacation.com.
For visitor details, go to MassVacation.com and BostonUSA.com.
Congratulations to the Bo and Bill Winiker Orchestra, celebrating its 50th anniversary as one of Boston's premier jazz bands, with a concert at Scullers Jazz Club on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
The brothers got their start in music fifty years ago thanks to their parents. Read The Boston Globe story on the Winiker Orchestra.
See schedule of Sculler events coming up this summer.
For year round details on jazz in Massachusetts, visit MassVacation.com.
For visitor details, go to MassVacation.com and BostonUSA.com.
Isabella Stewart Gardner
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On May 3rd I got the chance to get out the Isabella Stewart Gardner. This was my first time there since the opening of the new wing. The new wing is a much needed improvement over the old wing which is still in use. Mike, one of the curators of the museum pointed out, that with the creation of the new wing, events and uses of the old from music, dining, and even enterance were all moved over to the new wing. Be warned though that the do not allow large bags and the use of cameras while in the art galleries. The new art galleries are impressive in their size and and how they can be customized for different art exhibits. After looking around in the museum for a bit, I was able to catch one of their concerts in the new Calderwood Hall. THey have set up the space so that everyone here has a front row seat. Instead of having the seats go back in rows horizontally, they go vertically. I was very impressed by the acoustics in the hall as well. While at the museum, if you get hungry stop on by the G Cafe for a bite. gardnermuseum.org 280 The Fenway Boston, MA 02115
Somerville Armory Host Ad-Hoc of Cupcake Makers
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Love to bake cupcakes. Want to learn other’s secrets to making the perfect cupcake, then head on over the Cupcake Camp Boston. Amateurs and Bakeries alike will be able to show off their goodies to the many attendants. All this will be happening at the Center for Arts at the Armory in Somerville on May 21st at 6pm. VIP admission is $25 and general is $5. cupcakecampboston.com, 191 Highland Ave, Somerville
Regent Theatre Celebrates McCartney's Birthday with Special Concerts
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The Regent Theatre is doing two special shows this weekend in honor of Sir Paul McCartney 70th birthday. Songs from all of Mr. McCartney’s work from his time with the Wings and Beatles to his solo work. Tickets are $12 for kids and $23 to $28 (members save $3). The theatre even offers dinner and show packages as well by calling the box office at 781-646-4849. Dinner is a 3 course meal. 7 Medford Street, Arlington, MA regenttheatre.com
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Lost Train Stations: North Station - I and II
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North and Union Stations, early 1890s.
The original North Station, Causeway street. The old Boston and Lowell depot with its Mansard roofs remains to the left of the new buildings.
Heres' a later view, showing a walkway from the elevated line.
It's taken a while, but I've finally returned to discuss North Union and North Stations. The original station, shown above, combined the old Lowell station with two adjoining buildings to serve traffic from north of Boston and that coming through the Hoosac Tunnel through western Massachusetts. It was built by adding new structures to the existing 1878 Lowell depot in 1893. By this time, most traffic was under the control of the Boston and Maine line. Just as South Station combined traffic that once was served by independent depots, the new North station was a union of formerly independently operating depots in one facility.
Aerial view of the new North Station, with Boston Garden. Also note the elevated tracks in the foreground (BPL).
In 1927-28, the entire edifice was torn down and replaced with a new North Station. Both an elevated line and streetcars connected with the new location, and Boston Garden was built on top of the station. The Hotel Manger was added adjacent to the station in 1930, and was later renamed the Madison.
Here's a Disney-fied version of North Station, free of actual city streets.
And finally, a more realistic view, featuring the Hotel Manger, later re-named the Madison. Note the elevated line leading to Charlestown.
North and Union Stations, early 1890s.The original North Station, Causeway street. The old Boston and Lowell depot with its Mansard roofs remains to the left of the new buildings.Heres' a later view, showing a walkway from the elevated line.It's taken a while, but I've finally returned to discuss North Union and North Stations. The original station, shown above, combined the old Lowell station with two adjoining buildings to serve traffic from north of Boston and that coming through the Hoosac Tunnel through western Massachusetts. It was built by adding new structures to the existing 1878 Lowell depot in 1893. By this time, most traffic was under the control of the Boston and Maine line. Just as South Station combined traffic that once was served by independent depots, the new North station was a union of formerly independently operating depots in one facility.
Aerial view of the new North Station, with Boston Garden. Also note the elevated tracks in the foreground (BPL).In 1927-28, the entire edifice was torn down and replaced with a new North Station. Both an elevated line and streetcars connected with the new location, and Boston Garden was built on top of the station. The Hotel Manger was added adjacent to the station in 1930, and was later renamed the Madison.
Here's a Disney-fied version of North Station, free of actual city streets. And finally, a more realistic view, featuring the Hotel Manger, later re-named the Madison. Note the elevated line leading to Charlestown.
High Schools of Yore.
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Boston Trade high school - closed/merged 1978 (City of Boston Archive Flickr photo group).
This is my second school post recently, this one featuring 20th century high schools that disappeared. In recent decades, so many schools have been closed that it's hard to keep track. These high schools operated during a more stable time, yet they too came and went.
Like many of these school, a single-sex institution, Boston Trade featured hands-on training over academics. I understand they had a particularly good automotive repair program.
Boston Trade, Parker street, Roxbury (Mission hill). Note Wentworth Institute across the street.
Trade School for Girls. I didn't know this one existed. Girl's Trade supposedly lasted until 1973, although I never heard of it at the time. I've seen reference to a practical nursing program.
Trade High for Girls, Hemenway street, on the edge of the Fenway.
Practical Arts high school (1900-1940). This school seems to have been for students who found academic work unappealing. Thus, the 'practical.' Remember, at the time, very few students went on to college.
Practical Arts high, school at lower right. Note Dudley street at the top and Warren to the left. This would later become Girl's Latin.
The old Normal school was a preparatory high school for future teachers, typically girls. As teaching became professionalized, training extended to college, and the Boston Teacher's College was founded. When Girl's Latin moved out of the South End, it came here, adjacent to the Teacher's College. When the teacher's college was expanded, Girl's Latin was squeezed out of their home.
Note: Commenter Deb shared this link with information about the various moves of Girls's Latin/Latin Academy.
Girl's Latin school, Huntington avenue and Longwood street.
While I remember Boston Trade high school, the High School of Commerce was closed in 1954. I think we can assume a focus on office skills for this school - typing, shorthand and basic accounting skills were tickets to an office job at the time.
By the time I was in school, English High had replaced Commerce on Avenue Louis Pasteur. English, like the nearby Girl's Latin, would later be bumped from the building. Needless to say, Boston Latin school went nowhere.
Mechanic Arts high school had a contentious life. The headmaster saw it as a feeder school for M.I.T., while the school department wanted to produce factory workers. In time, the school would be renamed Boston Technical high school, and become a so-called exam school. When I attended in the late 1960s-early 1970s, it was both a college prep school and a shop skill training school.
Mechanic Arts high was on Dalton street, overlooking the Boston and Albany train yards in the Back Bay. When the Prudential Center was built, Mechanic Arts/Boston Tech moved to Roxbury, although the building was not actually taken for the project.
Note: all photos are from the City of Boston Archive Flickr photo group.
Boston Trade high school - closed/merged 1978 (City of Boston Archive Flickr photo group).This is my second school post recently, this one featuring 20th century high schools that disappeared. In recent decades, so many schools have been closed that it's hard to keep track. These high schools operated during a more stable time, yet they too came and went.
Like many of these school, a single-sex institution, Boston Trade featured hands-on training over academics. I understand they had a particularly good automotive repair program.
Boston Trade, Parker street, Roxbury (Mission hill). Note Wentworth Institute across the street.Trade School for Girls. I didn't know this one existed. Girl's Trade supposedly lasted until 1973, although I never heard of it at the time. I've seen reference to a practical nursing program.Trade High for Girls, Hemenway street, on the edge of the Fenway.Practical Arts high school (1900-1940). This school seems to have been for students who found academic work unappealing. Thus, the 'practical.' Remember, at the time, very few students went on to college.
Practical Arts high, school at lower right. Note Dudley street at the top and Warren to the left. This would later become Girl's Latin.The old Normal school was a preparatory high school for future teachers, typically girls. As teaching became professionalized, training extended to college, and the Boston Teacher's College was founded. When Girl's Latin moved out of the South End, it came here, adjacent to the Teacher's College. When the teacher's college was expanded, Girl's Latin was squeezed out of their home.Note: Commenter Deb shared this link with information about the various moves of Girls's Latin/Latin Academy.
Girl's Latin school, Huntington avenue and Longwood street.While I remember Boston Trade high school, the High School of Commerce was closed in 1954. I think we can assume a focus on office skills for this school - typing, shorthand and basic accounting skills were tickets to an office job at the time.By the time I was in school, English High had replaced Commerce on Avenue Louis Pasteur. English, like the nearby Girl's Latin, would later be bumped from the building. Needless to say, Boston Latin school went nowhere. Mechanic Arts high school had a contentious life. The headmaster saw it as a feeder school for M.I.T., while the school department wanted to produce factory workers. In time, the school would be renamed Boston Technical high school, and become a so-called exam school. When I attended in the late 1960s-early 1970s, it was both a college prep school and a shop skill training school.Mechanic Arts high was on Dalton street, overlooking the Boston and Albany train yards in the Back Bay. When the Prudential Center was built, Mechanic Arts/Boston Tech moved to Roxbury, although the building was not actually taken for the project.
Note: all photos are from the City of Boston Archive Flickr photo group.
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