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The Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Benjamin Zander, concludes its 45th season with a spectacular concert commemorating the 200th anniversary of Austrian composer Anton Bruckner’s birth. The season’s grand finale opens with renowned pianist Alessandro Deljavan
performing Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24 in C Minor with the Orchestra and closes with Bruckner’s unfinished—and final—masterpiece, the Symphony No. 9. Zander’s popular “Guide to the Music,” which is open to all ticket holders, precedes the concert at 6:45 PM. The concert will also be available for live streaming.
Zander is one of the world’s foremost interpreters of Bruckner’s music, having received the Kilyeni Medal of Honor from the Bruckner Society of America in 2021. The medal has been awarded to many other outstanding conductors, including Arturo Toscanini and Otto Klemperer, as well as musicians such as Daniel Barenboim, Bernard Haitink, and Herbert Blomstedt. Former BSO conductor Serge Koussevitsky is the only other Boston conductor to have received the award and the first to receive it (in 1934).
Performing Bruckner’s monumental Symphony No. 9 as the 2023-24 season’s closing work serves as a fitting tribute to one of the most influential composers of the Romantic era. From the very beginning of its formation, the Orchestra has returned to Bruckner as a haven for the soul. The Ninth, which Bruckner dedicated "to the beloved God,” is known for its emotional depth and grandeur. 
 
Alessandro Deljavan, who was born of an Italian mother and an Iranian father. made his debut with the Boston Philharmonic in 2019. His captivating performances have earned him considerable critical acclaim. A student of both Menahem Pressler and Richard Goode, he has been noted as a "keyboard virtuoso with an equally virtuoso brain, ear, and imagination" by Richard Dyer, former chief classical music critic of The Boston Globe. In addition to his solo performances, he is the artistic director of the Opera Master School in Villamagna, Italy and records on his own imprint, the AERAS Music Group, which he created in 2021.
Tickets are $125, $95, $65 and $32; $10 for students with code STU-DIS; $20 for the live stream ($10 for students). Live and streaming subscription packages are also available. For more information visit www.bostonphil.org or call 617-236-0999. Ticket and Covid policies are at <a href="https://www.bostonphil.org/concerts/ticket-policies and coronavirus updates" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bostonphil.org/concerts/ticket-policies and coronavirus updates</a>.

Local Event: Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Celebrates Bruckner's 200th Birthday!

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Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Celebrates Bruckner's 200th Birthday!

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This special series of yoga classes for parents &amp; children will blend fun, movement, mindfulness activities &amp; breathing to increase the connection &amp; trust between parent &amp; child, practice emotional resiliency and develop mindfulness. Theses classes will be best suited to young yogis aged 5-12, and poses will be adapted to help them learn yoga in a way that reflects their age, ability &amp; curiosity. We’ll play with partner yoga, acro-yoga, massage, breathing &amp; kid-friendly meditation. No prior yoga or meditation experience is required of child or adult. Series $90 per pair, or $130 for parent + 2 kids; Single sessions $25 per pair, $35 for parent + 2 
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Korean Church of Boston

Delve into a significant yet often overlooked part of Korean history with our special event commemorating the Jeju April 3rd Incident. This evening promises insight into a pivotal moment in history and a celebration of Korean culture through food, art, and reflection.
What’s On Offer:
<ul><li>Commemorative Ceremony: Pay homage to the historical significance of the Jeju April 3rd Incident.</li><li>Korean Culinary Delights: Relish a variety of authentic, complimentary Korean dishes.&nbsp;</li><li>Art and Crafts Experience:&nbsp;Experience Camellia arts, a poignant symbol associated with the incident.</li><li>Essay Contest:&nbsp;This contest is for high school students interested in history and culture.&nbsp;Please share&nbsp;your thoughts about the event in our essay contest! [&nbsp;Deadline: May 30th]</li><li>&nbsp;All participants receive a special memento. The top 3 essays win additional prizes and scholarships.</li></ul>
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Belmont Town Hall

The Belmont Dramatic Club is pleased to present our spring production of Arsenic and Old Lace!

Drama critic Mortimer Brewster’s engagement announcement is upended when he discovers a corpse in his elderly aunts’ window seat. Mortimer rushes to tell Abby and Martha before they stumble upon the body themselves, only to learn that the two old women aren’t just aware of the dead man in their parlor, they killed him! Arsenic and Old Lace is a classic black comedy about the only thing more deadly than poison: family.

Performances are April 20, 21, 27 &amp; 28 (Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm) at the Belmont Town Hall. Tickets are $20 and are available at the door (cash or check only) or online (visit BelmontDramaticClub.org)

Local Event: The Belmont Dramatic Club: Arsenic and Old Lace

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The Belmont Dramatic Club: Arsenic and Old Lace

Saturday April 27, 2024: The Belmont Dramatic Club is pleased to present our spring production of Arsenic and Old Lace!

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New England Senior Expo

Sunday April 28, 2024: All seniors, families of seniors and caregivers are welcome.

Sunday April 28, 2024: The Belmont Dramatic Club is pleased to present our spring production of Arsenic and Old Lace!

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Beech Street Center

Age In Place Resource Fair
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<ul><li>Area resources for health and safety</li><li>Services to Stay Independent at Home </li><li>Care support and transportation</li><li>Health and nutrition</li><li>Fun and fit – Classes and activities</li><li>Light Refreshments</li></ul>
Learn more here:
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 April 30, 4-7pm
Beech Street Center 
266 Beech Street
Belmont, MA 
Call to RSVP: 617-993-2970

Local Event: Age in Place Resource Fair 

Age in Place Resource Fair 

Tuesday April 30, 2024: Age In Place Resource Fair
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The First Church in Belmont Unitarian Universalist

Join us for a Casual Conversation with Pomnyun Sunim.
Pomnyun Sunim (<a href="https://pomnyun.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pomnyun.com/</a>), a renowned peace activist, environmentalist, humanitarian, and Buddhist monk, hosts live Q&amp;A sessions with his Korean translator to alleviate suffering and promote global equity. These secular gatherings, held in public venues, welcome people from diverse backgrounds to seek guidance on various life challenges, such as work, relationships, and existential concerns. Through his lifelong Buddhist insights, Sunim empowers attendees to confront life's obstacles with wisdom and resilience.
This event is free and all are welcome. Doors open at 6:00pm.
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Local Event: Casual Conversation with Pomnyun Sunim

Casual Conversation with Pomnyun Sunim

Tuesday April 30, 2024: Join us for a Casual Conversation with Pomnyun Sunim.
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The Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (BPYO), composed of musicians age 12-21 from the East Coast, performs their final concert of the 2023-24 season under the baton of Founder and Conductor Benjamin Zander. The program opens with Robert Schumann’s Cello Concerto followed by Gustav Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 5, which will also be performed during the BPYO’s five-city European tour from June 15-25. The concert can be experienced both in-person and via livestream.
Schumann's soul-stirring Cello Concerto features the virtuosic talents of cellist Zlatomir Fung, the youngest cellist ever to win First Prize at the International Tchaikovsky Competition. As Artist-in-Residence with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in the 2023-24 season, Fung has appeared at London’s Cadogan Hall and is touring the UK with the orchestra. The 25-year-old has been hailed as one of the most promising young cellists of his generation: in describing his recital debut at Carnegie Hall in 2021, Bachtrack wrote "[He is] one of those rare musicians with a Midas touch: he quickly envelopes every score he plays in an almost palpable golden aura.” He last appeared with the BPYO in concert in 2022 as soloist on Elgar’s Cello Concerto and toured with the BPYO to Greece in June that year. The Westborough, MA native is a graduate of The Julliard School where he is also currently a faculty member.
Along with Dvořák’s and Elgar’s Cello Concertos, the Schumann is one of the great Romantic works for cello. “Schumann’s Cello Concerto requires an interpreter of the highest order,” says Zander. “Its moods are intimate, soulful, and confessional, almost like chamber music, and its three connected movements are like one long-drawn breath of lyricism that virtually cries out for Zlatomir’s subtlety and communicative power.”
Zander’s profound connection to Mahler's music has earned him significant recognition, including the very first Titan Award from the Mahler Society of New York. His passion for Mahler's compositions infuses every note with a profound sense of meaning and emotion.
Tickets are $75, $45, $20, and $10 for students with code STU-DIS. The live stream is $20 ($10 for students). Live and streaming subscription packages are also available. For more information visit <a href="https://www.bostonphil.org " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bostonphil.org </a>or call 617-236-0999. Ticket and Covid policies are at <a href="https://www.bostonphil.org/concerts/ticket-policies and coronavirus updates" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bostonphil.org/concerts/ticket-policies and coronavirus updates</a>.

Local Event: Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Performs Schumann Cello Concerto & Mahler Symphony No. 5

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Friday May 3, 2024: The Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (BPYO), composed of musicians age 12-21 from the East Coast, performs their...

Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Performs Schumann Cello Concerto & Mahler Symphony No. 5

<ul><li>Perennials divided from successful plants in members' gardens right here in Waltham</li><li>Annuals just in time for spring planting</li><li>FREE seed packets for herbs, flowers, and more</li></ul>

Local Event: Waltham Garden Club Plant Sale and Seed Giveaway

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Waltham Garden Club Plant Sale and Seed Giveaway

Saturday May 11, 2024: Perennials divided from successful plants in members' gardens right here in WalthamAnnuals just in time for spring...

Friends Meeting At Cambridge

J.S. Bach owed part of his creative inspiration to the 17th-century’s Stylus phantasticus, a method that sought freedom of form and expression, especially in instrumental works. This program explores several composers who embraced this approach. With a flourishing send-off in the finale of our 25th anniversary year, birds of a feather include Rosenmüller, Reincken, Westhoff, Schmelzer, Scheidt, and Bach, with his sparkling harpsichord concerto in E major.
With Christina Day Martinson, Megumi Stohs Lewis, violins; Jenny Stirling, viola; Jennifer Morsches, piccolo cello; Timothy Merton, cello; Maggie Cole, harpsichord.
Tickets: $25 GA $20 Seniors $10 Students and Under 35 Free for children under 18
Also to be performed Sunday, May 12 2024 at 3:30pm at Follen Community Church, Lexington

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Sarasa Ensemble Presents: Birds of a Feather

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Academically adventurous students flourish at <a href="https://www.commschool.org/admissions-aid/admissions-events/info-session" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Commonwealth School</a>, challenged by rigorous classes and supported by faculty at the top of their fields. Are you interested in applying next year? Here’s your chance to discover what makes our school so uncommon... 
Join us Wednesday, May 15, 6:30–8:00 p.m. for a Virtual Information Session for Fall 2025 Admission. During this event, prospective students will have the chance to: 
<ul><li dir="ltr">Preview the admissions and financial aid process</li><li dir="ltr">Hear from current students</li><li dir="ltr">Participate in a sample class</li></ul>
Parents of prospective students will also be able to connect with Commonwealth parents. 
Please note that pre-registration is required for this event. <a href="https://www.commschool.org/admissions-aid/admissions-events/info-session" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up now to reserve your spot.</a> We look forward to seeing you there!

Local Event: Commonwealth School Virtual Info Session for Fall 2025 Admission

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Night and Day is a family-friendly event that seeks to celebrate the ever-changing nature of life: happy beginnings, necessary endings, hope, anticipation, mystery, and many more. This event will feature the talents of Vocal Revolution, VocaMotion, and quartets Daily Special, Praxis, and Point of View.
We are hosting TWO shows in one day: 1pm and 7pm! 
Admission is FREE to the public, thanks to support we get from our sponsors and your donations -- so come once, or twice if you fancy! If you would like to donate and help us continue to put on shows like this, see details below.
Recommended Charitable Donation is $15 or $20 per person. Receipts available. You can also save time by donating in advance by Venmo @vocalrevolution or fee-free with credit card through our link at <a href="https://partnerhq.com/public/events/2024-travelers-championship-birdies-for-charity/organization_partnerships/3760" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Birdies for Charity</a>. All givers of $100+ are acknowledged as annual sponsors in our program (time allowing) and on the VR website.

Local Event: Night & Day: Barbershop A Cappella Showcase

Night & Day: Barbershop A Cappella Showcase

Saturday June 1, 2024: Night and Day is a family-friendly event that seeks to celebrate the ever-changing nature of life: happy beginnings,...

Alosia Function Hall

Get ready to buckle up for a wild ride as the dynamic duo, Two Brothers From Another Mother, bring their tour to Arlington! Join us for a sidesplitting night of stand-up comedy featuring Arlington's hometown hero, Jackie Flynn, and his partner-in-crime, Kevin Flynn! You won't be able to stop laughing as Jackie and Kevin take over the stage at Alosia Hall in Arlington, MA. Don't miss out on the laughter and good times – grab your tickets now!
Group Ticket:Table of 10 $250
Individual tickets: $30
This is a cash-only event
Please note that there is NO ATM available at this location

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Brothers From Another Mother Comedy Tour

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