Music/Dance

Updated July 24, 2010

 

Museum of Fine Arts Concerts in the Courtyard

Every Wednesday evening at 7:30 pm
July 7–August 25, 2010

The Boston summer favorite returns with this season's hottest acts. The MFA’s beautiful Calderwood Courtyard will again reverberate with the exuberant and exhilarating sounds of local luminaries and global sensations. With an exciting line-up ranging from Afro-Latin dance to gospel, indie to bluegrass, you will be dancing deep into the night, captivated by the energy of these incredible performers.  For a complete listing of artists each Wednesday:www.mfa.org
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  Boston Symphony performs in Lenox, MA at Tanglewood -  July 9 - Sept 5 

For more information, a complete schedule and reservations visit the Tanglewood website: www.tanglewood.org

 Landmarks Orchestra free Wednesday  concerts at the Esplanade

Boston Landmarks Orchestra under the direction of Charles Ansbacher,  launches  a Beethoven cycle July 14 at the Hatch Shell. The BLO starts with the majestic Ninth, and the concerts run through Sept. 1. Since taking over the Wednesday evening concerts three summers ago, Ansbacher and the BLO have turned the Esplanade into the place to be for family, friends, cyclists and strollers along the Charle And  the BLO also announced it will be playing a free concert at Fenway Park on July 7 .

 

Ongoing Events:

Regattabar - Jazz
One of the prime spots for jazz in the Boston area is this intimate spot in Cambridge's Charles Hotel, celebrating its 19th year presenting great jazz artists.
Regattabar, 1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, (617) 876-7777 or visit their Web site.

Scullers Jazz Club
Located in the Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel at 400 Soldiers Field Road overlooking the Charles River is the "other jazz club in town. For their full schedule, exact performance times, etc., give them a call or check out their Web site.
Scullers Jazz Club, (617) 562-4111

Foxwoods Resort Casino
As the casino continues to grow, so do the crowds, and when they take a respite from the tables and the slots, they meander over to the show area for some top performances. From Boston, head south on I-95 to Exit 92. Then follow Route 2 to Ledyard, Connecticut where this gambling/entertainment oasis awaits you.
Foxwoods
(800) 200-2882

Dance Events

 

July 28 The ICA also hosts a new piece by visual artist Jenny Holzer and choreographer Miguel Gutierrez 

July 31 A showcase of new works, including that of Daniel Charon, danced by Summer Stages

June 23-27 Jacob’s Pillow  presents ballet legend: Nina Ananiashvili. She dances with the State Ballet of Georgia. with rotating programs that include “Falling Angels” by Boston favorite  July 21-25Jacoby & Pronk perform  

Other Pillow highlights include the Dance Theatre of Harlem, world premieres from Camille A. Brown and Monica Bill Barnes, visits by Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane, Trey McIntyre and Hubbard Street Dance, international visits by Goteborg Ballet, Pichet Klunchun and Shantala Shivalingappa, and the irrepressible comic stylings of the Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

Jacob's Pillow weekend programs continue through Aug. 29

Aug 6-8 Windhover Center for the Performing Arts in Rockport brings two troupes, Forty Steps Dance and New York’s Dusan Tynek Dance Theatre.

Aug 17-22 Boston’s third annual Tap Festival  at Green Street Dance Studios, Cambridge

   
   
Boson Ballet "Nutcracker 2010 Tickets no on sale!

With sell-out houses, cheering crowds and lines around the Opera House in 2009, now is the time to purchase your tickets for The Nutcracker 2010. Get your holiday shopping done early this year and get the best seats at the very best prices when you order now!

NEW THIS YEAR! Enjoy School Vacation Week Performances and Special Nutcracker Activities with the family, December 28th –30th. Plus, Celebrate New Year's Eve with Boston Ballet and The Nutcracker - A special New Years & Nutcracker Champagne Celebration!

Purchase tickets online or call the Boston Ballet Box Office at 617.695.6955.