OperaHub ‘Dream’ catches on

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Larysa

Ching’s opera, which premiered in Memphis in January 2011, does have an orchestra of sorts — what he calls a “voicestra,” 14 vocalists who ground the soloists in harmony and rhythm, and whose number includes a “vocal percussionist” (here J.J. Lee). This “Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a kind of “popera” — appropriate for a play about puppy love and spoiled royals. Ching’s vocal lines are mostly recitative and don’t vary much from character to character. And despite the muted volume level of the voicestra, much of the Bard’s text doesn’t come through.But OperaHub puts Continue reading >>>

A Monumental Antique Carpet Acquisition To Open Soon at Claremont Rug …

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Lara

A dynamic cache of high-caliber antique Oriental rugs assembled over three generations of a New England family can be seen at Claremont Rug Company's store and on their website starting July 20. This monumental acquisition, entitled “The Bostonian Collection," is an expansive antique carpet collection, ranging from rustic tribal antique rugs to the most elegant floral carpets. Oakland, CA (PRWEB) June 28, 2012 Each art level antique Oriental rug resonates in its own particular way, striking a universal chord in all sensitive viewers. When the one informs the other, a superb antique Continue reading >>>

2012 Fourth of July Fireworks Displays in and Around Newton

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Larysa

Where are Fourth of July fireworks displays in and around Greater Boston? Here's a list. Click on the links for more information about each event: Thursday, June 28 Somerville: Trum Field. Live entertainment beginning at 6 p.m. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. (Rain date July 5.) Saturday, June 30 Wilmington: Town Common. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. "Family Day." Fireworks at 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 3 Andover: High School. Fireworks at dusk. Lynn: Red Rock Park. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Danvers: Plains Park. 5-10 p.m. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Needham: Memorial Park. 5-10 p.m. Fireworks after dark. Wednesday, July 4 Acton: Continue reading >>>

Anita Gillette to Star in Reagle Theatre’s BYE BYE BIRDIE, 7/13 – 22

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Larysa

Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston has announced the full cast of BYE BYE BIRDIE, the Tony Award-winning 1960s rock ‘n’ roll-inspired musical parody of what happens to a small Midwestern community when an Elvis-like singing sensation swings through town looking for one last kiss before entering the Army. Bye Bye Birdie runs July 13-22 in the Robinson Theatre, 617 Lexington Street, Waltham. Tony Award nominee Anita Gillette stars as Mae Peterson, the comical mother of all martyred mothers who nearly loves her son Albert to distraction. With more than 75 stage and screen credits to her Continue reading >>>

Pedro Martinez becomes a ‘Bostonian forever’ at ‘The Tradition’

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Lara

By Lenny Neslin, Boston.com Staff Many famous Boston sports people attended the 11th annual award ceremony ‘The Tradition’ at New England’s Sports Museum in TD Garden Wednesday, but none bigger than Pedro Martinez. After Mayor Thomas M. Menino introduced Martinez, he said he considered himself a Bostonian, but that the Lifetime Achievement Award he received made him a “Bostonian for life.” Other honorees included former Celtics great Robert Parish, Patriots’ two-time Super Bowl champion Rodney Harrison, Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs, former Yale rower Chris Ernst, and former Revolution Continue reading >>>

America’s Leading High-Tech Metros

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Larysa

For years, Silicon Valley – home to companies like Intel, Apple, Google and Facebook – has been America's (and the world’s) undisputed high-tech center. But recently, urban centers from San Francisco, home to Twitter, to New York City – which has surpassed greater Boston to become the nation’s second leading center for venture capital investment – have become high-tech hubs as well. This is happening in Europe, too—London’s Silicon Roundabout and Berlin are both emerging as technology centers. Which cities and metros are America’s high-tech leaders? (Click the map Continue reading >>>

Pedro Martinez a ‘Bostonian forever’

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Lara

Boston may not have been their birthplace but if you asked any of the new inductees at the 11th annual New England Sports Museum’s ‘The Tradition’ at TD Garden last night, the Hub is certainly their second home — and No.1 in their hearts. “I have a pretty good idea but you never end up knowing what the fans in Boston say and it seems like everybody has a little bit of opinion that they want to express to you and I’m pretty sure that they, like me, were surprised that I left Boston and wanted to express what they meant to express to me at the time,” said former Red Sox [team stats] Continue reading >>>

Five Things: Working with Homeless Children, Designer Aaron Draplin

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Larysa

1) Somerville resident recognized for work with homeless childrenAmy Gardner of Somerville received the 2012 PAL of the Year Award from Horizons for Homeless Children, according to an announcement from the organization. PAL stands for "playspace activity leader," and in receiving the award, Gardner was recognized for her work with homeless children in area homeless shelters. Garnder has worked with homeless children through Horizons for about three years, and she also helps coordinate and check in with the 1500 PAL volunteers in the area. Congratulations. 2) Tall Tales From a Large Man: Aaron Continue reading >>>

Jessica Barth dates a stuffed bear, finds her dream in ‘Ted’

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Lara

Growing up, Philadelphia native Jessica Barth dreamed of being an actress — and of meeting Mark Wahlberg. "I definitely had Mark Wahlberg's poster on my wall, in his little Calvin Kleins," she said. "I was a huge fan of Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch." While acting in the movie Ted, which opens in area theaters Friday, Barth got to accomplish both dreams. She plays Tami-Lynn, streetwise Bostonian girlfriend of the titular character, a magically alive teddy bear. It's the first live-action Continue reading >>>

Starting point

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Larysa

Starting new businesses — and starting them more quickly — are key to jump-starting the economy, the co-chairman of President Obama’s National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship said today. Each year, about 500,000 businesses are started in the United States, creating about 4 million jobs annually, Desh Deshpande told members of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. But starting a successful business requires a good idea, a good entrepreneur, a good mentor and access to capital, said Deshpande, co-founder and chairman of Sycamore Networks and founder of the Deshpande Center Continue reading >>>