Through summer 2009

“The Making of the President” Exhibit

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Columbia Point, Boston
9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. | $10 | $8 for seniors over 62 | $7 for children 13-17 | Free for children 12 and under
1 866 JFK-1960 www.jfklibrary.org

The JFK Library has unveiled a special display of archival material and museum objects from the Library’s collection that explores the elements of John F. Kennedy’s life that prepared him for a career in public service. Among the themes – the Kennedy family life, his education at Harvard University, Naval Service during World War II, foreign travels in Europe and Asia, and his authorship of two books.

March 1

White Fund Lecture: Michael P. Quinlin

Northern Essex Community College
White Building, Amesbury Street, Lawrence
2:00 p.m. | FREE | Handicap Accessible
978 683-9007 | www.homestead.com/div8aoh

“Lawrence’s Contribution to the Boston Irish Heritage Trail”, featuring Michael Quinlin, author, journalist and historian. Refreshments available. Sponsored by the Irish Foundation, AOH and the LAOH and the White Fund of Lawrence. See Irish Heritage month.

March 1

Gallery Art Show Opening

Lorica Artworks
90 Main Street, Andover, MA
978 470-1829 | loricaartworks.com (picture by Lorraine Christie "Someone's Love")

Show opens with a reception and live entertainment by the Ceili Band from 6-9 pm. A group show exhibiting classically inspired original artwork by Irish and American artists. See Irish Heritage month.

March 4-March 31

35 Panels Of Ireland In Music Exhibit

Lawrence Heritage State Park
1 Jackson Street, Lawrence
9:00 am - 4:00 pm, 7 days | Opening Reception on March 4, 6:30 p.m. | FREE
978 683-9007 | www.homestead.com/div8aoh

Grand opening and reception for an exhibit featuring 35 Panels of Ireland in music. The exhibit covers the role of music in Ireland’s culture. Special guest is Brian O’Donovan, WGBH Celtic Sojourn Host and Boston’s Irish Music Historian. Sponsored by the AOH, LAOH and the Irish Foundation and the Friends of Lawrence Heritage State Park. See Irish Heritage month.

March 6-April 5

Two Men of Florence

Huntington Theatre Company - - B.U. Theatre
Huntington Avenue, Boston
Tues-Thurs: 7:30pm | Fr-Sat: 8pm | Sat-Sun: 2pm
$20-$82.50 | 617 266-0800 | www.huntingtontheatre.org

by Richard N. Goodwin, Directed by Edward Hall, an American Premiere. "A triumph! A splendid celebration of theatre." - BBC. An epic drama from the celebrated historian and JFK speechwriter about Galileo and Pope Urban VIII and the age-old struggle between reason and faith.

March 14

The Matt and Shannon Heaton Band with Kieran Jordan Dancers

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Columbia Point, Boston
10:30 a.m. | $10 | $8 for seniors over 62 | $7 for children 13-17 | Free for children 12 and under
1 866 JFK-1960 www.jfklibrary.org

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with lively Irish music and dance. Kieran Jordan Dancers perform jigs, reels, and step dancing accompanied by traditional music and original compositions by the Matt and Shannon Heaton Band. The spirited, inventive dance will entertain and inspire you to join in!

March 14

Genealogy Lecture

The New England Historic Genealogical Society
101 Newbury Street, Boston
9:30-12:30 pm | http://tiara.ie/meet.php

Speakers include Marie Daly and Mary Ellen Grogan.
Presented by The Irish Ancestral Research Association (TIARA).

March 14

Irish Genealogy Day: Lawrence Public Library

Lawrence Public Library
Sargent Auditorium, 51 Lawrence Street, Lawrence
11:30 am | http://tiara.ie/meet.php

Special Guest includes Janice Duffy of TIARA Irish Geneology Society who will discuss the Five Steps for Beginners. Activities include lectures on how to begin a genealogy project, resources and assistance. Sponsored by the AOH, LAOH, the Irish Foundation and the Friends of the Lawrence Public Library.
See Irish Heritage month.

March 20-22

Movin' Out

Colonial Theatre
106 Boylston Street, Boston
www.broadwayacrossamerica.com

Five-time Grammy winner Billy Joel and legendary director and choreographer Twyla Tharp have joined forces to create the spectacular new musical Time Magazine declares "The #1 show of the year!"

March 31-April 11

A Bronx Tale

Colonial Theatre
106 Boylston Street, Boston
www.broadwayacrossamerica.com

After starring in a feature film adaptation alongside Robert DeNiro, Palminteri brings his original one-man play to Boston with direction by fourtime Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks.