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Friday, July 15, 2011

North End Music and Performing Arts Center
BOSTON R.O.C.K.S & NEMPAC
Present....
FREE Summer Music Outdoor Workshops!
 
Mayor Menino's R.O.C.K.S. Grant and North End Music & Performing Arts Center sponsor FREE Thursday Morning INTERACTIVE CONCERTS & Workshops @ NEMPAC!
 
 
What? Each week performers and music educators will present a new genre of music. Children will participate in games, activities, dances, and instruments. Teachers will encourage children to explore their own creativity through music and dance.
 
When? Starting THIS WEEK! July 14th, Thursday morning- 10:30am 
 
Who? North End Music Instructors, ZUMIX Boston African drumming, Opera Boston Singers, Jeremy Sarzana, Broadway guest actresses.
 
For? Designed for children and young adults of all ages. Parents are welcome to join as well!

 
*THURSDAY MORNINGS*
July 14th- August 31st
10:30- 11:30am
Outdoors on The Prado/ In-back of the Eliot School on Charter St.
 
 
 
 
July 14th- Opera showcase w/ 3 Boston Opera Stars!           

July 21st- Rock Band with Jeremy! Can you Jam?                           

July 28th- Mozart Opera Workshop!  Opera singers Sherri Snow, Seth Grondin, and Ralph Garcia take the stage!                          

August 6th-So you think you can dance?! Learn Choreography to "You Can't Stop the Beat!" from "Hairspray"

August 11th- Luck of the IRISH! Fiddle with Dana Price, hear a few Irish Songs from Sherri and learn how to Folk Dance! 

August 18th- ZUMIX features African drumming and vocalist Fred VanNess sings African Spirituals

August 31st (Wed)- Contemporary& Pop "North End Idol" open mic
                                               

 We hope you will join us for these fun, educational, interactive workshops for the summer! 

North End Music and Performing Arts Center
The Prado
Boston, Massachusetts 02113
617-227-2270
For more information please contact ssnow@nempacboston.org


2.  We have a couple more FREE TUESDAY night concerts on the Prado - thank you to those of you who have come - and to those of you who have given such glowingly great feedback - and to our most generous sponsor of these shows.   Next Tuesday at 7 pm you can come out and see Jeremy Sarzana, Brian Bernhardt, and Chris Schroeder on Guitar, Percussion and Trumpet/Vocals respectively.  Details below.  Bring a picnic dinner or snacks, and enjoy a fabulous FREE evening out.  Last night's concert was AMAZING.

The North End Music & Performing Arts Center presents a FREE Summer Concert Series on the Prado!
OPERA AND BROADWAY NIGHT- TONIGHT!!!
 
Schedule:
 
TUESDAY's from 7-8pm
"The Prado", or The Paul Revere Park, Cross streets are Hanover & Clark Street
 

TONIGHT! July 12th
- Opera & Broadway Night with Vocalists Sherri Snow, Chris Schroeder, Fred VaNess, Ralph Garcia, and Pianist Rachel Carpentier  
 
Repertoire includes musical theater duets from Children of Eden and Phantom of the Opera, and Operas duets from Don Giovanni and Carmen. 
 
Solo selections include Italian Opera Arias, Neopolitan Songs, and several Broadway numbers
 
*Special piano performance from Adult NEMPAC student Aubrey Labourr 
 
July 19th
-Contemporary selections from Vocalist and Trumpeter Chris Schroeder, Guitarist Jeremy Sarzana, and Percussionaist Brian Bernhard
July 26th
- Jazz Variations featuring Greg deBourgknecht, David Corcoran, Hilary Noble, Gary Fieldman and Scott Boni 
 
 *Rain dates will be held in August.
 
For further information please contact the Events Coordinator- Sherri at Ssnow@nempacboston.org
Sincerely,
Sherri Snow
North End Music and Performing Arts Center
 
3.  Today, we completed week 2 of our summer theatre workshops for kids - AWESOME doesn't give it justice...  If  your kid between 7 and 13 wants to join - it's not too late.  Each week is an independent workshop - don't worry if you haven't come yet.  See details on our website:  www.nempacboston.org.
 

'Tomorrow is our Summer Musical Theater Workshop Orientation! We hope your child can join us for a fun, 8 week program of Music, Theater, and Dance. Official casting will take place after the orientation. 

We hope to see you at 4pm at our NEMPAC studios to begin this summer's workshop!

If you have a few weeks that you cannot make the workshop- it's OK....individual music & dance rehearsals are scheduled in advance to prepare for any absences. 
 
July 6th- August 24th
Wednesdays 4- 5:30pm
Ages 7-13
@ NEMPAC
 
Featuring Shows:
Mary Poppins
The Music Man
Aladdin
Annie
The Sound of Music
Hair Spray!
 
Stage Director: Sherri Snow
Music Director: Rachel Carpentier
Choreographer: Hilary Denison
 
Special Guests include: Photographer to take Individual Actor/Actress FREE Headshots!
&
Visit from Broadway actress Meredith Pyle!
 
 
Weekly Schedule: 
 
4- 4:45pm- Music Rehearsals/Voice Class
4:45- 5pm-  Choreography and Group Theater
 
 
To Register:

Contact Sherri @ Ssnow@nempacboston.org
or call 617-227-2270.
Space is limited- sign up today!
 
www.nempacboston.org
 

Chiara

FREE Friday Night Flicks @ the Hatch Shell

July, 2011

Friday July 15, Sunset (8:19 pm)
"MEGAMIND"


Friday July 22, Sunset (8:14 pm)
"Despicable Me"


Friday July 29, Sunset (8:07 pm)
"How To Train Your Dragon"


August 2011

Friday August 5, Sunset (7:59 pm)
"Tangled"


Friday August 12, Sunset (7:50 pm)
"Toy Story 3"


Friday August 19, Sunset (7:40 pm)
"Rango"


Friday August 26, Sunset (7:29 pm)
"Iron Man 2"


Chiara

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Sundays!

The CHARLES RIVER CONSERVANCY 
& the DEPARTMENT of CONSERVATION & RECREATION present:
the 3rd annual

SUNDAY PARKLAND GAMES!

Sundays, July 10th - September 25th

@ Herter Park on the Charles River
(1100 Soldiers Field Road)

Games & Athletic Activities:
2:00pm – 5:00 pm

Yoga: 
5:00pm – 6:00pm

Charles River Wellness Initiative for Seniors: 
4:00pm – 5:00pm


What:

The Charles River Conservancy and the Department of Conservation and Recreation invite families and members of the community to join us for our annual Sunday Parkland Games series!  Each Sunday afternoon, between July 10th and September 25th, 2-5pm, Allston's Herter Park (1100 Soldiers Field Road, additional parking available at 1175 Soldiers Field Road) will be set up for games, sports, and other athletic activities such as badminton, bocce, volleyball, cycling, tennis, running, walking...and more!  These activities are completely FREE, open to the public, and designed with the help of Knucklebones, a Cambridge company that inspires people of all ages to enjoy athletics...for the love of play!  At 5pm, the Conservancy will host free yoga sessions, taught by certified instructors.

Beginning this summer, Sunday Parkland Games will offer a new program to engage local seniors: the Charles River Wellness Initiative for Seniors. The Conservancy will lead a walk along the Charles River, beginning at 4pm, aimed at improving the health and well-being of our senior citizens, providing a unique opportunity for social interaction in a beautiful outdoor setting, and encouraging cross-generational communication.  These walks are free, open to the public, and do not require registration.  To join us, please meet at the Charles River Conservancy's info tent at 4pm.

Why:

Being active is the key to optimal health and to reducing the risk of preventable diseases such as obesity.  Parklands along DCR's Charles River Reservation are a natural space uniquely suited to spending time outdoors, within Boston.  By continuing the Sunday Parkland Games program for a third year, the Charles River Conservancy hopes to make the river's Parklands "more active, attractive, and accessible for all" by encouraging families to come together to enjoy them and appreciate their natural beauty.  All are welcome to pack a picnic, bring a blanket, and enjoy a day outdoors on the banks of the Charles!
Herter Park has green space, playgrounds, picnic tables, an outdoor theater, and plenty of parking.  Its large parking lot and open paths make it a prime location for bicycle riding, running, and in-line skating.  The 2011 Sunday Parkland Games will be situated between the recently remodeled Artesani Playground and Charles River Canoe & Kayak.  Herter Park has something for everyone!  All activities are free of charge and the program does not require registration - anyone can attend, and all are welcome to participate.

Where:

With the exception of Sunday, September 11th, all activities will take place in Herter Park, located at 1100 Soldier's Field Road in Allston.  This new location is in closer proximity to residential areas and will allow the Conservancy to work more directly with residents of Allston-Brighton, as well as offer additional free programs.  On September 11th, the Sunday Parkland Games will take place upriver from the Weeks Footbridge on the Charles River off of Memorial Drive in Cambridge (the location of the 2009 and 2010 Games).

Additional Information:

For more information, please contact our Director of Outdoor Wellness, 
Dr. Alexios Monopolis, at anm@thecharles.org  

Weekly updates and weather cancellations will be posted on our Facebook page.
Chiara