Hubert A. Black

Vocalist, composer, arranger, and lyricist Dominique Eade has been on the faculty of the prestigous New England Conservatory for over 20 years. Much loved by audiences, Eade has earned recognition from Jazziz, Entertainment Weekly, Down Beat and the Boston Music Awards for her vocal stylings.

deSoL Free Performance & Signing

Where: Borders

Date: 2007-08-07 13:00:00

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Based in Asbury Park, NJ, deSoL is a brotherhood whose music mixes melodic rock hooks with fiery Latin rhythms sung in English, Spanish & "Spanglish." The result is a musical stew where the individual styles of the seven musicians combine to create a sound that is both fresh and familiar. Now you can meet this dynamic group and have your Borders-purchased copy of this compelling new release signed after their set.

Ron Bosco & Joel Myerson Lecture and Booksigning

Where: Massachusetts Historical Society

Date: 2007-05-08 18:00:00

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Ronald A. Bosco and Joel Myerson will discuss how they began to research and to write their latest book, The Emerson Brothers: A Fraternal Biography in Letters. They will discuss the successes and pitfalls of producing the book, including locating original Emerson family manuscripts at a descendant’s house on Long Island, and deciding what form—documentary edition or biography—the book should take. Ronald A. Bosco is Distinguished Professor of English and American Literature at the University at Albany, SUNY, President of the Association for Documentary Editing, and General Editor for The Collected Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson. Joel Myerson is Carolina Distinguished Professor of American Literature, Emeritus, at the University of South Carolina, and Textual Editor for The Collected Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson. Please call 617-646-0513 or email rsvp@masshist.org to rsvp!

Bebel Gilberto

Where: Paradise

Date: 2007-09-17 20:00:00

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Bebel Gilberto, daughter of bossa nova legend Joao Gilberto, has been performing since childhood and has worked with such cutting-edge talents as Towa Tei (of Dee Lite fame), Smoke City, Amon Tobin and the Thievery Corporation. Her latest release is 'Momento.' Forro in the Dark brings an updated style of traditional Brazilian forro dance music to the hipsters and club-goers. Supplementing the traditional instrumentation of accordion, zabumba and metal triangle with electric guitars, an array of flutes, modern percussion and other contemporary instruments, Forro in the Dark captures the core of forro for modern audiences.

Lyrics For Life Gala w/ Sister Hazel

Where: Avalon

Date: 2007-08-26 18:00:00

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The Lyrics for Life gala in Boston will be filled with great people, amazing food, and intimate acoustic performances and unforgettable storytelling by Sister Hazel and friends. French Lick, a Boston-based cover band whose drummer is the owner of the Boston Celtics, Wyc Grousbeck, will open the night with a special guest performance, followed by Connecticut based, Alternate Routes. Guests will not only enjoy these rare acoustic performances, but also will be helping to change the lives of children and families battling Cancer. A silent auction will take place during the evening, featuring creatively framed lyrics handwritten by musicians across the country. Tickets: http://www.campuscustomswebsales.com/page28.html

Conference on Technology, Knowledge and Society

Where: Northeastern University

Date: 2008-01-18 00:00:00

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This Conference will address a range of critically important themes in the various fields that address the complex and subtle relationships between technology, knowledge and society. Main speakers include some of the leading thinkers in these areas, as well as numerous paper, colloquium and workshop presentations.

The Cult

Where: Orpheum Theater

Date: 2008-04-18 18:00:00

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All Ages: THE CULT headline, The Cliks support. Tickets: $35 Rsvd 1/$32.50 Rsvd 2/$29.50 Rsvd 3.

New Music Festival

Where: Boston Conservatory Seully Hall

Date: 2008-01-30 00:00:00

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TIME TBD: Performances by Boston Conservatory faculty and students, the Xanthos Ensemble, Juventas (workshop of student compositions) and the Ludovico Ensemble. Seully Hall. FREE.

Plumerai w/ Gladiola, Make Ready, Broke on Friday & Andy Fra...

Where: Midway Cafe

Date: 2008-04-18 20:00:00

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21+, $7 http://www.myspace.com/gladiolamusic http://www.myspace.com/makereadymakeready http://www.myspace.com/plumerai http://www.myspace.com/fridayonbrokerockband http://www.myspace.com/andyfrasco

David Copperfield

Where: Opera House (Boston)

Date: 2008-05-10 17:00:00

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This famous illusionist will make things disappear and then reappear right before your very eyes.