By Matt Rocheleau, Town Correspondent A 39-year-old Brighton man hopes to soon set a Guinness Book World Record by completing an indoor triathlon – swimming 2.4 miles in a pool, pedaling 112 miles on a stationary bike and running 26.2 miles on a treadmill – in less than eight hours. Tony Rich plans to try to tackle the feat at the Oak Square branch of the Greater Boston YMCA on Saturday, Aug. 3, the organization announced. While trying to set the record, he also hopes to raise $10,000 for the Y branch, officials said. Two years ago, Rich finished an indoor triathlon in 10 hours and 13 minutes Continue reading >>>

By Don Aucoin, Globe Staff Hoping to enlarge the profile of theater in the Boston area, dozens of companies that usually compete for audiences will band together on Sept. 10 for the Greater Boston Theatre Expo. At the free Expo — the first of what organizers hope will be an annual event — members of the general public will be able to learn about upcoming productions, capitalize on special ticket offers, and meet actors, playwrights, directors, and designers of sets, costumes, and lighting, according to organizers. It will take place in the Cyclorama at the Boston Center Continue reading >>>

More than 50 Greater Boston theatre companies of all styles and sizes will unite on Tuesday, September 10 in the Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts (539 Tremont Street, Boston) for the first annual Greater Boston Theatre Expo. The public is invited to attend the free event held from 5:30pm to 7:30pm to meet representatives and artists from the region's fringe, small, mid-sized, and large theatre companies, to get information about upcoming productions, and to take advantage of Expo-only ticket offers and giveaways. See below for a complete list of participating organizations. RSVPs Continue reading >>>

Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston brings its 45th anniversary season to a close Aug. 8-18 with Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schönberg and Herbert Kretzmer’s revolutionary pop opera, “Les Miserables.” The winner of nine Tony Awards (including Best Musical, Best Book and Best Score), this international sensation – seen in 42 countries by more than 65 million people – is the longest-running musical in the world. Reagle Music Theatre is mounting an all-new production of this classic with new direction and choreography by Broadway’s David Hugo. Acclaimed Continue reading >>>

The camps offers special programs including science, drama and kibbutz life.

Shira Fishman, of Newton, sang with her daughters Yael, 2, and Orly, 5, along with Deborah Toffler, of Needham, and her son Sidney, 2, at Powissett Pond.

In 1983, the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center opened in Newton with a membership roll of 7,500 families and a dedication ceremony featuring speeches by broadcaster Ted Koppel and a who’s who of Boston area Jews. This year, as the center prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary, it faces the challenges of a very different religious, cultural, and recreational landscape. While the Newton campus — with its indoor and outdoor pools; gymnasium and fitness center; music and dance studios; and auditorium for arts and cultural events — is busier than ever, JCC officials acknowledge that Continue reading >>>

The Pakistani Association of Greater Boston, a nonprofit organization aimed at planning social events for the American Pakistani community in the Boston region, will host the group's Eid and Pakistan Independence Day Celebration on August 10. The celebration, which will take place at the Double Tree Hotel in Westborough, Mass., is slated to include a host of great entertainment options, such as a DJ and live musical performances. One such live performance will come from Faisal Aslam, who will perform along with Loadshedding the Band. Together, Faisal and Loadshedding have had many successful performances Continue reading >>>

A bill to study bringing the Olympic Games to Boston in 2024 has passed the state Senate.  Galen Moore Web Editor- Boston Business Journal Email  | Twitter  | Google+ The state Senate passed a bill setting up a commission to study Continue reading >>>