Wednesday, August 1, 2012
"Grandma Ginny" makes appearances at daycares and other places, performing her stories in character.
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Local storyteller and recent e-book author “Grandma Ginny” will be participating in “Crazy Days” in Middleboro on Aug. 3 and 4. In costume, “Grandma Ginny will be telling her tales to children at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday. There is no charge to attend this event, which is located in Downtown Middleboro. Motivated by the children’s love of reading, their weekly visits to Thayer Public Library, and their difficulty falling asleep, long-time Braintree resident Ginny Polio has written many short stories, rhymes, and lullabys to delight and settle down her grandkids at bedtime. Some stories are the retelling of actual events, like “Adventures with Lucky and Slimy” and “Sleeping in My Own Bed.” Others were strictly …
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Auditions will be held on Monday, August 20 and Tuesday, August 21.
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Saturday, July 14, 2012
AUDITIONS The Drowsy Chaperone by Bob Martin and Don McKellar Seven men, five women, 2-3 ensemble. Full details at our website: www.curtaincallbraintree.org. Auditions will be held on Monday, Aug. 20 and Tuesday, Aug. 21. Auditioningactors should plan to arrive at 7 p.m. NO APPOINTMENTS – COME EITHER NIGHT. Callbacks (if necessary) will be either Thursday, Aug. 23 or Sunday, Aug. 26. All actors will be asked to sing 16-24 bars of a song in the style of the show (20's musical). An accompanist will be provided but actors should bring their own sheet music. All actors will be taught a short dance routine to be performed at the audition. Production dates: November 2, 3, 4, 8, 9 and 10. Info and Questions: Email: auditions@curtaincallbraintree.…
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Wednesday, June 6, 2012
The Worcester Art Museum opened in 1898 and serves Worcester and the regional community.
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Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Last weekend, Alexandria Pearse of Braintree High School joined 147 Massachusetts high school juniors at the 25th annual Art All State program at Worcester Art Museum. Alexandria was invited to participate in the prestigious program, which is organized by the museum and the Massachusetts Art Education Association. Students, first nominated by their art teachers, then undergo a rigorous application process. “The competition across the state for the 147available spots is stiff. This year marked one of the most competitive years to date since Art All State’s inception in 1987. The group of students we have this year truly represents the very best in Massachusetts,” said Gillian Bonazoli, manager of Art All State. Participants spent the …
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Braintree High art students have been working this semester on a clay and mosaic tile/glass mural that was hung earlier this month in the school's lobby.
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The following is from the Braintree High Art Department and also appears on the school's website. For more information on the mural project, see the following Braintree Patch article: http://patch.com/A-r7XB ***** ***** ***** The completion of a “Community” themed ceramic mural installation at Braintree High School was celebrated with a public reception on the evening of Wednesday, May 9. This massive project, twelve feet by six feet, is a celebration of community life through the eyes of a high school student. Small tiles of glass and mirror combine with the ceramic in a sparkling, eye popping composite of images, including students participating in school and civic activities like Sustainable Braintree Farmers’ Market and the …
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
"Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda, Did!" will be performed at the Braintree-based theatre May 18-20, 2012.
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
Braintree husband and wife Teddy and Maria Hendricks team up with Braintree resident Valerie Sheehy to star in Curtain Call Theatre of Braintree's spring musical review, Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda, Did! opening on May 18, 2012. Conceived and directed by Miki Joseph, Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda, Did! is comprised of songs from shows that Curtain Call, in its 50-year history, has never produced. Musical direction is by Alex Gordon. Selections include music from Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, Spamalot, A Chorus Line, Jekyll and Hyde, and Funny Girl. Performances are on May 18 and 19 at 8 p.m. and May 20 at 3 p.m. at 182 Commercial Street, Braintree. Tickets are $20 and can be reserved at tickets@curtaincallbraintree.org or 781-356-5113. –Curtain …
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182 Commercial St, Braintree, MA
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Thursday, May 3, 2012
The reception is at 6 p.m. on May 9, followed by a jazz concert at 7 p.m.
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Thursday, May 3, 2012
On Wednesday, May 9, Braintree High School will host a Community Opening Reception for a Ceramic Tile Mural and 3D Design Projects created by BHS students. The 12’ by 8’ ceramic mural created by the Braintree High 3D Design students under the creative supervision of artist in residence David Fichter and 3D design teacher Johanna Chase was funded by a Mass Cultural Council STARS grant, a Braintree Arts Council grant and donations from local business and civic organizations. The opening will precede a middle and high school jazz band concert at 7 p.m. For more information on the mural, see http://braintree.patch.com/articles/renowned-cambridge-artist-works-with-braintree-high-students-on-community-mural.
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128 Town St, Braintree, MA
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Monday, April 30, 2012
Below are the winners from BHS in the Boston Globe Scholastic Art Competition.
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Monday, April 30, 2012
Cherie
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Saturday, April 21, 2012
Dinner Theatre at All Souls Church on May 5.
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Saturday, April 21, 2012
All Souls Church of Braintree Presents: Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre Saturday, May 5, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets $25, $20 in advance … $5 off for Senior Citizens (advance tickets must be purchased by April 29) Three hours of mystery, improvisation and fun woven throughout a formal seated dinner at the mansion of Sir Roger Watersdown. Unfortunately, your jovial but lecherous host is ‘late’. Fancy Dress encouraged! Join our amateur sleuths to solve the mystery of SO MUCH FUN, IT’S ALMOST CRIMINAL! Event takes place at All Souls Church Parish Hall (aka The Mansion) 196 Elm Street, Braintree Menu includes salad, beef bourguignon (vegetarian option available) and dessert Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Dinner begins at 6 p.m. Call 781 843-1388 to…
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196 Elm St, Braintree, MA
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Saturday, April 14, 2012
Curtain Call Theatre has been entertaining Braintree and surrounding communities since its first performance of "Oklahoma!" in June 1962.
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Saturday, April 14, 2012
Curtain Call Theatre in Braintree is again offering its summer youth acting program, Theater in the Middle, for four weeks from June 25 to July 20, 2012. The camp will meet for five days a week, Monday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Participants should plan to enroll for all four weeks, but shorter enrollments are possible. The program involves preparation for a major production to be presented on July 19. In addition, there will be focus on monologues, scene work, voice production, improvisation and film work. Please call Meg Young at 781-848-0058 for more information and an application. –Curtain Call Theatre
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Monday, February 27, 2012
Brian Culkin, founder of Jai Yoga in Braintree, is spreading his unique philosophy on yoga and the power of human potential throughout Europe and has written plays on the nature of life and death.
Success has come to Braintree native Brian Culkin in a variety of ways throughout his relatively young life – as a NCAA Division 3 basketball player, a financial executive, yoga studio owner and now an inspirational leadership consultant to high-powered clients across Europe. Recently, Culkin turned his energy and intellect toward a new endeavor that combines his experiences. The Thayer Academy graduate is using philosophical ideas about the potential of human beings, emotional lessons from teaching intense, mind-opening seminars, and his sense of humor to write plays that he hopes to publish and produce for wide audiences. Culkin has also written articles focused on yoga for national online magazines, and one of his plays, No One Leaves …
