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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.

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Through November 4

Cirque du Soleil Saltimbanco

Agganis Arena
925 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
1-800-745-3000 | cirquedusoleil.com/saltimbanco | Tickets

After 20 years performing around the world, Saltimbanco will make its final curtain call in December in Montreal, Canada, the international home of Cirque du Soleil. From October 31 – November 4, 2012, Boston will have its final opportunity to experience this classic and colorful Cirque du Soleil production that has performed in more than 45 countries. Saltimbanco will be presented at Agganis Arena for seven performances only.
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Through November 10

Huntington Presents: Now Or Later

Huntington Theatre Company
Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA
527 Tremont Street, Boston
617 266-0800 | huntingtontheatre.org

On election night, the son of a Presidential candidate sends his father’s political team into crisis mode when controversial photos of him at a college party spread over the internet, potentially sparking an international incident. "Riveting, thrillingly paced, and effervescent with wit and intelligence. Urgent and unmissable!" –The Times of London

November 1

Áine Minogue in Concert

Hezekiah Stories Coffeehouse
1089 Stafford Street, Leicester, MA 01542
Concert: 7:30 - 9:00 pm - - Doors: 7:00 pm | hezstone.com | minogue.com

For the ancient Irish, Samhain, marked the end of the "light half" of the year and the beginning of the "dark half." The light half (May to October) was that of the people. The dark half belonged to the earth or the otherworld. Join Áine Minogue (Irish harp and vocals) as she explores the ancient (Celtic) roots of Halloween, the music of the other world and the creatures that inhabit this magical landscape. Áine’s harp has entertained former Irish Presidents and Prime Ministers. She is a regular performer at folk festivals and concerts throughout the country.

November 1

Kathleen Conneely, Dan Gurney and Eamon O’Leary
Gaelic Roots Music, Song, Dance, Workshop and Lecture Series

Boston College, Gasson Hall
2101 Commonwealth Ave., Brighton Campus
6:30 p.m. | Free & open to the public
617 552-6396 | facebook.com/gaelicroots/events

Excellent traditional Irish music from this trio of performers, including Conneely on tin whistle, Gurney on accordion and O’Leary on guitar and vocals.

November 2

Joshua Tree in Concert

Irish Cultural Centre of New England
200 New Boston Drive, Canton
8:00 pm | $15
781 821-8291 | irishculture.org

Joshua Tree returns to the ICC this fall! Known as the nation's premier tribute band to U2, Joshua Tree plays all your favorite U2 songs--both hits and lesser-known songs--and will keep you dancing all night long. Reserve your ticket early as this show sells out quickly!

November 3

Blackstone River Theatre Presents:
Sugar Ray and the Bluetones

Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street
Cumberland, RI
8:00 p.m. | $15.00 | riverfolk.org/schedule.html

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November 3

ICCNE - - 'Tis the Season Holiday Marketplace

Irish Cultural Centre of New England
200 New Boston Drive, Canton
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
781-821-8291 | irishculture.org

Irish gifts, local crafters & artisans, refreshments, and more await you at the ICC\'s Holiday Marketplace. Find the perfect gift for loved ones while enjoying the spirit of the season.
All shoppers welcome.

November 8-18

ArtsEmerson Presents: Ted Hughes' Tales From Ovid
Whistler in the Dark

The Jackie Liebergott Black Box at Paramount Center
559 Washington Street, Boston
617 824-8400 | artsemerson.org

Tales from Ovid cradles the myths that have been the basis for countless contemporary stories – stories of transformation, of transcendent passion, of gods and mortals locked in combat until that entanglement combusts into a new state of being. Using Ted Hughes’ muscular and robust translation, which was awarded the Whitbread Prize in 1997, these myths are explored and exploded outward in this vibrant new adaptation.

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November 9

The Script

Agganis Arena at Boston University
925 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
$35 in advance, $40 day of show
agganisarena.com | Directions
Buy tickets here

The Script, an Irish rock band from Dublin, is touring in support of its third album. Their music has been featured in many video games and popular TV programs including 90210 and Ghost Whisperer.
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November 9-December 9

Huntington Theatre Presents: Betrayal

Huntington Theatre Company
The Boston University Theatre
264 Huntington Avenue, Boston
617 266-0800 | huntingtontheatre.org

"The greatest and most moving of all Pinter’s plays." – The London Telegraph
For seven years, Emma and Jerry engage in a passionate love affair, deceiving their spouses, each other, and at times, even themselves. One of the 20th century’s most influential dramatists, Nobel Laureate Harold Pinter innovatively explores the complexities of love, guilt, and duplicity in this Olivier Award-winning classic.

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November 10

World Music/CRASHarts Presents:
MARY BLACK IN CONCERT

Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Ave., Boston
8:00 p.m. | $30-$48 | Purchase tickets here
617 876-4275 | WorldMusic.org

Mary Black has long been considered one of the finest female vocalists in the Celtic world. An unparalleled interpretive singer with a beautiful, dynamic voice, she draws on her traditional Irish folk and ballad background to create music that soars with a contemporary edge. This special concert marks her first Boston performance since her new album release, Stories From The Steeples. Here's your chance to catch it all live at the Berklee Performance Center - - don't miss it!
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November 10

Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra
Family Concert

Boston Symphony Hall
301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston
Noon | $20 | bso.org

After the sold-out performances and succes of the past seasons, BYSO is partnering again with the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) to collaborate on a 3-part BSO Family Subscription Series for the 2012-2013 season!

November 10

Blackstone River Theatre Presents:
Josee Vachon, Donna Hebert, Max Cohen & Alan Bradbury

Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street
Cumberland, RI
8:00 p.m. | $15.00 | riverfolk.org/schedule.html

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November 11

Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston presents:
The Rat Pack

Robinson Theatre
617 Lexington Street, Waltham
2:00 pm
781-891-5600 | Groups: 781-894-2330 | reagleplayers.com | Tickets

Back by Popular Demand! Straight from Las Vegas! Fronted by three phenomenal performers, this show brings you down memory lane to relive those crazy days at the Sands Hotel. Singing all your favorite Rat Pack songs, each performer has studied the characters of Frank, Sammy, and Dean to make sure that every detail of the original Rat Pack shows comes to life!

November 11

Blackstone River Theatre Presents:
Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas

Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI
$20.00 advance | $24.00 day of show
7:00 pm | riverfolk.org/schedule.html

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November 14

Micheal O Suilleabhain: Between Worlds
Gaelic Roots Music, Song, Dance, Workshop and Lecture Series

Boston College, Gasson Hall
2101 Commonwealth Ave., Brighton Campus
7:30 p.m. | Free & open to the public
617 552-6396 | facebook.com/gaelicroots/events

Featuring Irish pianist, composer and educator Micheal O Suilleabhain performing with Sullivan Artist-in-Resident Seamus Connolly, an All-Ireland fiddle chamption, and a string quartet.

November 15

American Ireland Fund
31st Annual Boston Gala

Dinner Chairman: Ronald P. O’Hanley, President, Asset Management & Corporate Services at Fidelity Investments. Dinner Vice Chairmen: Douglas A. Donahue, Managing Partner, Brown Brothers Harriman & Company; John F. Fish, Chairman & CEO, Suffolk Construction Company; William J. Teuber, Vice Chairman, EMC Corporation.

November 16

Blackstone River Theatre Presents:
Cumberland Land Trust Winetasting Fundraiser

Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street
Cumberland, RI
riverfolk.org/schedule.html

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November 17

ICCNE Presents:
The Shamrock Shake: Monthly Ceili Dance

Irish Cultural Centre of New England
200 New Boston Drive, Canton
irishculture.org

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November 18

JFK Library Presents: Obama and the Supreme Court

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Columbia Point, Boston
2:00-3:30 pm | Forums are free and open to the public with reservations
Reservations: 617-514-1644 | jfklibrary.org

New Yorker writer and legal analyst, Jeffrey Toobin, will discuss his new book, The Oath: The Obama White House and the Supreme Court with Harvard Law professor David Barron. During our events, watch a live webcast of Kennedy Library Forums through this link.

November 18

Blackstone River Theatre Presents:
Winifred Horan and Mick Mcauley

Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street
Cumberland, RI
7:00 p.m. | $15
riverfolk.org/schedule.html

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November 18

Mike Scott - Adventures Of A Waterboy

Brighton Music Hall
158 Brighton Avenue, Boston
9:00 p.m. | Ticketmaster.com | Directions

A founding member of the Irish band the Waterboys, Mike Scott is reading from his new, highly praised memoir, My Life as a Waterboy, in which he talks about his music journey, which led him from Edinburgh to Galway to New York, then back to Scotland. Afterwards he’ll do an acoustic set with fellow band member, fiddle player Steve Wickham.
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November 19

JFK Library Presents: 2012 John F. Kennedy New Frontier Awards

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Columbia Point, Boston
5:30-6:30 pm | Forums are free and open to the public with reservations
Reservations: 617-514-1644 | jfklibrary.org

Each year, the Kennedy Library Foundation, in collaboration with Harvard’s Institute of Politics, presents the New Frontier Awards to two outstanding young Americans whose public service exemplifies the spirit of President Kennedy. Caroline Kennedy will present this year’s awards to Stacey Abrams, Minority Leader of the Georgia House of Representatives and the first woman to lead either party in the Georgia General Assembly, and social entrepreneur Veronika Scott, founder of an innovative humanitarian project that is creating a new garment industry in Detroit by hiring the city’s homeless women.

November 23

JFK Library Presents:
Diane Edgecomb – Native American Nature Tales

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Columbia Point, Boston
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Free as part of the Celebrate Series!
Reservations required: 617-514-1644 or | jfklibrary.org

Part of JFK Library’s Celebrate! Family Series, award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb explores tribal myths and legends of nature in this interactive performance.

November 23-December 16

ArtsEmerson Presents:The Pianist of Willesden Lane

Paramount Mainstage
559 Washington Street, Boston
617 824-8400 | Various Times | artsemerson.org

Set in Vienna in 1938 and London during the Blitzkrieg, The Pianist of Willesden Lane tells the true story of noted pianist and author Mona Golabek’s mother, Lisa Jura. A young Jewish pianist, Lisa dreams of a concert debut at the storied Musikverein concert hall. When Lisa is swept up in the kindertransport, to protect her from the Nazi regime, everything about her life is upended except her love of music and her pursuit of that dream. Golabek performs some of the world’s most beloved piano music in this poignant tribute to her remarkable mother.

November 24

Blackstone River Theatre Presents:
BRT Homecoming Concert and Silent Auction

Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street
Cumberland, RI
7:30 pm | $20 | riverfolk.org/schedule.html

Featuring Atwater-Donnelly, Stefan Couture, Fellswater, John Fuzek, Robbie O'Connell & Aoife Clancy, Pendragon, and Kim Trusty.

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November 30

Rogers Center for the Arts Presents:
Tony Kenny’s Christmas Time in Ireland

Tony Kenny is an icon in the world of Irish music, receiving dozens of awards for his stage and televison performances. He has entertained over two million people touring the U.S. on countless tours to packed houses. Here's your chance to see him live with an all-star cast, including: comedian George Casey, singer Kathy Durkin, folk band The Dublin Trinity Band. This show will have you singing, clapping, and laughing from beginning to end and is sure to be the perfect way to celebrate the Christmas season!
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