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Current Special Exhibit
"In Her Voice: Jacqueline Kennedy the White House Years" Exhibit

This special 50th anniversary exhibit presents treasures from the ceremonial events building up to the inaugural -- JFK’s farewell to his home state of Massachusetts; his arrival in Washington at an inaugural eve gala -- and from the inaugural ceremony itself.

Extemded Through June 30

Huntington Theatre Company Presents:
Rapture, Blister, Burn

Huntington Theatre Company
Calderwood Pavilion, South End
617 266-0800 | huntingtontheatre.org

After grad school, Catherine pursued a career as a rockstar feminist academic, while Gwen built a home with her husband and children. Decades later, each friend covets the other's life. With searing insight and trademark wit, this new comedy takes a deep look at family, career, romance, and decisions that define a life.

Through October 15

Isle Inn Tours -- Chauffeur Drive Ireland - Bed & Breakfast (B&B)

Isle Inn Tours
1023 Queen Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
$2379 (2), $1405 (4), $1109 (6) - (airfare not included)
1-800-237-9376 | isleinntours.com | Tour Itinerary

The best of both worlds: enjoy the luxury of a customized group tour and the independence of a self-drive tour, without ever sitting in the driver’s seat. Custom chauffeur tours are surprisingly affordable and simply relaxing. Experience the life of the Irish with a B&B chauffeur tour, our most budget friendly chauffeur vacation. The base chauffeur drive tour includes: six nights of pre-booked B&B's with private driver for your customized itinerary. With over 1,500 B&B to choose from, the possibilities are virtually endless! Your personal travel planner will assist you with customizing your itinerary, selecting B&B’s, and picking just the right spot to indulge, should you choose to upgrade to a castle or manor house along the way.

June 1

Traditional Singing Workshop: Mai Hernon

Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre
Lower Level Galway Room, 19 Temple Street, Worcester
1:00 - 4:00 pm | $60 | Free Parking | Directions | Online Brochure
Registration required: Katie O’Neill or 508 344-4932

All singing levels welcome - songs are in English. The 3-hour workshop includes individual feedback & coaching session, lyric sheets, and refreshments. Singers will learn the proper air, words and phrasing, as well as tips on achieving a “traditional” sound. Participants are invited to bring a song they are working on, and will learn several during the class. They are also invited to attend Mai’s evening concert (7 pm), also at the Hibernian Cultural Centre, at no charge.

June 5

The Burren Back Room Series Presents:
Win Horan, Mick McAuley and Colm O’Caoimh

The Burren Pub
247 Elm Street
Davis Square, Somerville
$23 | 7:30 pm | 617 776-6896 | burren.com | Buy Tix

This trio is really breaking new ground while continuing to illustrate all that has been great in their musical history. Horan and McAuley are seasoned Solas stars and O'Caoimh hails from Kilkenny, McAuley's home town. The series is hosted by Brian O’Donovan of WGBH A Celtic Sojourn.

June 7-9

ICCNE Presents: The Boston Irish Festival

Irish Cultural Centre of New England
200 New Boston Drive, Canton
Free parking | Volunteer Form | Vendor Form
bostonirishfestival.info | irishculture.org

Mark your calendar for three days and three stages of non-stop Celtic music at the largest Irish Festival on the East Coast. Submission forms at bostonirishfestival.info
Visit the ICC on Friday, April 12 at 7:30pm for the launch party- - free evemt!

June 8

Passim Presents: Irish Traditional Music Trio
Grainne Murphy, Dylan Foley and Marta Cook

Passim
47 Palmer Street, Cambridge
3:30 pm | $10-$12 | passim.org

Grainne Murphy, pictured left, plays with Marta Cook and Dylan Foley.
Two fddles and one harp - - equals 44 strings.
Don't miss it!

June 8-18

Isle Inn Tours -- Seamus Kennedy’s Celtic Cultural Excursion

Isle Inn Tours
1023 Queen Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
$2769 (includes R/T airfare from JFK) | 1-800-237-9376 | isleinntours.com | Tour Itinerary

This exception tours includes a visit to the following: the Medieval City of Kilkenny, the Rock of Cashel, New Ross to visit the Dunbrody Emigrant Ship, Kilkenny Castle, Midleton Distillery, Kinsale, considered the “Gourmet Capital of Ireland”, Blarney Castle - home of the legendary Blarney Stone, Blarney Woolen Mills, Kissane Sheep Farm with sheep dog demonstrations, the colorful town of Sneem, Muckross House and Gardens, the Dingle Peninsula with views of the Slieve Mish Mountains, the shoreline of Dingle Bay, Louis Mulcahey Pottery Center demonstrations, Adare - known for its thatched roof cottages. Limerick - with a tour of King James Castle, Spanish Point, Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and Burren Centre. Seamus will perform with many of his musical friends in the pubs around Ireland. Enjoy sessions and singalongs with accordionists, banjoists, bodhránists, penny-whistleists and fiddleists. As a nightcap, Seamus will conduct a little musical soirée in the residents’ lounge of the hotel before retiring each evening. Book by March 1.

June 9

Black Rose Presents:
Tom O’Carroll and The McTeggarts

160 State Street, Boston
10:00 pm | 617 742-2286 | blackroseboston.com

The Black Rose Pub near Faneuil Hall, was recently voted Boston’s Best Irish Pub.
Check out The McTeggarts on June 9th and enjoy a pint!

June 10

Villagers

Brighton Music Hall
158 Brighton Avenue, Boston
8:00 pm | crossroadspresents.com | ticketmaster.com

Villagers are an Irish indie folk band fronted by Conor O'Brien. They have performed at several music festivals and toured with Tracy Chapman, Bell X1, Tindersticks and Elbow. They have one EP, titled Hollow Kind (2009). Their debut album Becoming a Jackal was released in 2010 and was shortlisted for both the Mercury Prize and the Choice Music Prize. Catch this up-and-coming band on Monday night in Brighton.

June 13-23

Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston presents:
Chicago

Robinson Theatre
617 Lexington Street, Waltham
781-891-5600 | Groups: 781-891-5600 x 201|| $35 - $57
6/13 at 3 pm; 6/14, 6/20-22 at 7:30 pm; 6/15-16 and 6/23 at 2 pm
reaglemusictheatre.org | Tickets

A dazzling new production of the long-running Broadway revival Chicago opens Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston’s 45th anniversary season. Broadway’s Angie Schworer, Sara Gettelfinger (pictured) and Rick Pessagno star. Production features all-new staging and exciting choreography in the Bob Fosse style. Boston’s Maryann Zschau co-stars as Matron “Mama” Morton.

June 14

16th Annual Chefs in Shorts

Boston Seaport Hotel
200 Seaport Boulevard, Boston
617 385-4000 | 1-877-732-7678
7:00 - 9:30 pm | $70 | seaportboston.com

The 16th annual Chefs In Shorts event brings together a group of the area’s leading chefs who will fire up the grills and create their favorite dishes during this outdoor, summer-in-the-city barbecue. Join some of the city’s most talented chefs for a night of grill-offs and fun. Includes complimentary beer, wine and tastings. This event will take place rain or shine. Questions about the event? Please email info@seaportboston.com.

June 16

Irish Heritage Trail Guided Walking Tour

Tour begins at the Visitor Information Center on Boston Common
2 TOURS ONLY: June 16 and 30 @ 2:00 pm
$15 p.p. - - under 12: $8 | Tickets & Information here

To celebrate summer in Boston – the Capital of Irish America - BITA is offering guided tours of the Boston Irish Heritage Trail. The 75 minute walk led by an experienced tour guide takes you on 300 fascinating years of Boston’s unique Irish history and heritage. You’ll discover the Irish role in the Revolutionary War, learn about the 19th century Famine generation and the Irish part in the Civil War. And you’ll discover famous and infamous politicians - from Curley and White to Collins and the Kennedys - who put their indelible stamp on the history of the city and the nation. Reservations recommended to secure your spot.

June 16

Black Rose Presents:
Frank Ryan and Celtic Clan

160 State Street, Boston
4:00 to close | 617 742-2286 | blackroseboston.com

The Black Rose Pub near Faneuil Hall, was recently voted Boston’s Best Irish Pub.
Happy Hour with Frank Ryan from 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Live Irish music with Celtic Clan starting at 9:30 pm.

June 17-24

Inroads Ireland's GO SOUTH Tour

2918 Stevens Street, Madison, WI 53705
$2,199 per person | 1-888-220-7711 | InroadsIreland.com | Reservations | Itinerary

For an authentic Irish experience, travel with Inroads Ireland’s tours off the beaten track in small groups (max of 14 people) on Ireland’s back roads. The one week mini-coach tour takes you to the very best of southern Ireland where you’ll discover ancient monastic settlements with intricately carved Celtic crosses, round towers, and the Cliffs of Moher. Explore centuries old castles & experience a mystifying solar alignment within a tranquil stone circle. Enjoy a traditional Irish music session while relaxing in a cozy pub. Stay in small towns like Baltimore, Kenmare, and Dingle in locally owned guesthouses and help support local economies. You’ll walk the land, capture the spirit, and have Ireland forever in your heart. This is Ireland done right!

June 19

The Burren Back Room Series Presents:
The Yanks: (Dan Gurney, Dylan Foley, Isaac Alderson & Sean Earnest)

The Burren Pub
247 Elm Street
Davis Square, Somerville
$23 | 7:30 pm | 617 776-6896 | burren.com | Buy Tix

This quartet; Dan Gurney on accordion, Isaac Alderson on flute, whistles, and Pipes, Dylan Foley on fiddle, and Sean Earnest on guitar had been playing informally together for several years and decided to get together to record and tour just last year. Liz Hanley from Milton opens. The series is hosted by Brian O’Donovan of WGBH A Celtic Sojourn.

June 21

Tanglewood: Melissa Etheridge with Special Guest Eric Hutchinson

Tanglewood
Koussevitzky Music Shed
Lenox
7:00 pm | $23.50 - $69 | bso.org

Grammy- and Oscar-winning American rock singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge has been added to the Tanglewood 2013 line-up. Melissa Etheridge brings a mixture of personal lyrics, pop-based folk-rock, and smoky vocals to the Shed on Friday, June 21, 2013, at 7 p.m.

June 22

3rd annual Blackstone River Theatre
Summer Solstice Festival

Diamond Hill Park, Rte. 114
Cumberland, RI
11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | $15 adults, $10 seniors, $5 children, free 5-and-under.
401 725-9272 I riverfolk.org/brtssf

Features five entertainment stages and food and craft vendors. Performing will be the Atwater-Donnelly Trio, Cantrip, Aoife Clancy, Core 4, Sheila Falls & Mark Roberts, Genticorum, The Gnomes, Paddy Keenan, Cassie & Maggie MacDonald, Robbie O'Connell, and Pendragon. Dedicated stage for Irish set and ceili dancing as well as Irish step dance featuring Tir Na Nog Irish Dance and Showcase Dance Productions.

June 22

Tanglewood: Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration

Tanglewood
Koussevitzky Music Shed
Lenox
8:30 pm | $23.50 - $79 | bso.org

A new symphonic project celebrating American musical icon Jerry Garcia. This ground-breaking orchestral adventure features Garcia's original compositions as well as classic interpretations of timeless standards that were hallmarks of Garcia's shows. Renowned vocalist/guitarist Warren Haynes collaborates with the symphony, lending his soul-soaked, introspective blend of rock, blues, R&B & jazz to Garcia's masterworks.

June 26

The Burren Back Room Series Presents:
Archie Fisher

The Burren Pub
247 Elm Street
Davis Square, Somerville
$23 | 7:30 pm | 617 776-6896 | burren.com | Buy Tix

Archie Fisher, whose first recording was released in 1964, is known the world over as Scotland's premiere folk singer. His early appearances at classic editions of the Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island have become legendary, and his voice has become a key symbol of Scottish culture. The series is hosted by Brian O’Donovan of WGBH A Celtic Sojourn.

June 28

ICCNE Presents: Irish and Scotch Whiskey Tasting Comparisons

Irish Cultural Centre of New England
200 New Boston Drive, Canton
781 821-8291 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm | $35 | irishculture.org

This side-by-side tasting of Irish whiskeys and Scotch whiskeys is a fun and tasty comparison experience.
Hosted by Richard Nagle.

June 28

Stone Clover

Hibernian Cultural Center
19 Temple Street
Worcester | fiddlersgreenworcester.com

Stone Clover is an Irish Rock band from in and around metro-Detroit. This 5 piece, formed in 2009, features Pauly Brady on lead vocals and guitar, Matthew Flannery on mandolin and vocals, Marc Williams on drums, Taylor Izak on violin, and Ian Dixon on bass and vocals.

June 29

WIN TIX!
An Evening With Pink Martini Featuring China Forbes

Cape Cod Melody Tent
West Main Street, Hyannis
8:00 p.m. | 508 775-5630 | melodytent.org

Pink Martini is an exciting 12 piece band with wide ranging influences – two percussionists who spend a lot of time in Brazil; another percussionist who grew up in Peru; a German speaking trombone player who studied with the brass section of the Chicago Symphony and likes Miles Davis; a singer who studied French and Italian and sings in 15 different languages; and a cellist who speaks Mandarin. Their musical diversity has allowed them to become American musical ambassadors to the world!
CLICK HERE TO ENTER TO WIN FREE TIX AND $100 DINNER CERTIFICATE!

June 29-July 7

Isle Inn Tours -- Highlights of Ireland Tour

Isle Inn Tours
1023 Queen Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
$1569 (airfare not included) | 1-800-237-9376 | isleinntours.com | Tour Itinerary

Ireland truly is a magical country. Prepare to be amazed by her breathtaking scenery and the many interesting attractions you will encounter, including Trinity College, Muckross House, Rock of Cashel, Ireland’s only fjord, and the Guinness Storehouse. This is our most requested escorted tour for over 10 years. Includes: 7 nights first class hotels, Full Irish breakfast daily, 5 table d’hote dinners, Special dinner with entertainment in Dublin at The Brazen Head, Services of an experienced Irish driver/guide, Admissions as highlighted on the itinerary, Porterage of one suitcase, All service charges & local government taxes, Isle Inn Tours tote bag & luggage tag, Deluxe document holder with informational booklet.

June 30

Fundraiser to Benefit the Krystle M. Campbell Memorial Fund

The Burren Pub
247 Elm Street
Davis Square, Somerville
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Suggested $10 at door or Brownpapertickets.com
617 776-6896 | burren.com

Krystle Campbell died tragically at the Boston Martahon bombing. Burren Pub owner Tommy McCarthy has organized a fundraiser with proceeds going to the Krystle M. Campbell Foundation.
Entertainment: Johnny Come Laatelies: 2:00 - 5:00 pm and ScatterShot: 5:00 - 8:00 pm.
Check back for more details.

June 30

Irish Heritage Trail Guided Walking Tour

Tour begins at the Visitor Information Center on Boston Common
June 30 @ 2:00 pm
$15 p.p. - - under 12: $8 | Tickets & Information here

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