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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

May 14, Five Things: Last Friends

Here are five things going on in town today.

1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a sunny day with a high of 59. The evening will be clear with a low of 44. 2. Brookline Commission for the Arts Spring Reception: Brookline Commission for the Arts (BCA) honors recipients of its 2013 Massachusetts Cultural Council grants at a reception in Hunneman Hall at Brookline Main Public Library, Tuesday, May 14, 6 to 8:00 p.m. 3. Jane Gardam - Last Friends (In conversation with Audrey Schulman):: Staff favorite Jane Gardam presents the last volume of her acclaimed and much loved Old Filthtrilogy, a tale of love, friendship, and bittersweet experience. She chronicles the story of brilliant Terry Veneering, Old Filth’s greatest rival at the Brookline Booksmith.  4. POETRY BROOKLINE: …

Friday, May 10, 2013

Five Things, May 10: Incubator World Premier Mano-a-Monolog

Here are five things going on in town today.

1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a partly sunny day with a high near 79. The evening will be cloudy with a low of 58. 2. Puppet Showplace Theatre presents “Incubator World Premier Mano-a-Monolog” by by Andrew Periale, Perry Alley Theatre: Join us for a performance that will touch your heart and tickle your funny bone! Mano-a-Monolog is a new solo performance by Andrew Periale of the Emmy-nominated Perry Alley Theatre. 3. Spring Class Registration: Registration is now open for spring classes at the Brookline Arts Center! Many new classes are available for children, teens, and adults.  4. Bash Reading Series: The Brookline Booksmith brings the freshest and finest poets to Boston at 7 p.m.. 5. POETRY BROOKLINE: Poetry …

Monday, May 6, 2013

Five Things, May 6: Advanced Shadow Puppetry Workshop

Here are five things going on in town today.

1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a foggy morning before 7 a.m.. Then, the sun will burn through and the temperature should reach 66. The evening will be clear with a low of 50. 2. Shavuot Storytime: Join us as we prepare for Shavuot- holiday of the giving of the Torah- with a fun story time and sing-a-long at 11 a.m. 3. Yoga for Runners: Boston Running Center's yoga classes have a maximum capacity of 8 people. With this small class size the instructor is able to adjust and adapt the session towards the needs of the participants. 4. Puppet Showplace Theatre presents "Advanced Shadow Puppetry Workshop" by Brad Shur: Unleash the storytelling powers of darkness and light! Learn to build and perform a complete shadow puppet …

Friday, May 3, 2013

Five Things, May 3: The Tale of Moby Dick

Here are five things going on in town today.

1. Weather: The National Service predicts a warm, sunny day with a high near 60. The evening will be clear with low of 44. 2. SoleMates Walking Group: The Solemates, the Senior Center’s walking group, meets regularly on Friday mornings at 10:00 am. For more information, call Julie at 617‐730‐2760. 3. Joe Hill - NOS4A2: Vic is strangely gifted: she can find anything missing (be it a bracelet or the answer to a question), and when she rides her bike through he Shorter Way bridge, she will end up at her desired destination.  Master of horror Joe Hill joins us once more for a tale of paranormal suspense and revenge. 4. POETRY BROOKLINE: Poetry Brookline is a new project that invites you to create and submit poems, songs, and art about …

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Five Things, May 2: The Astor Orphan

Here are five things going on in town today.

1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a cloudy day with a high near 66. The evening will be cloudy with a low of 43.   2. Ultimate Bootcamp at Longwood: We provide everything you need - accountability, motivation, and personalized coaching - so YOU can really see results in our 4-week bootcamps! 3. Brookline Music School’s Open Mic Night: Brookline Music School faculty Scott Pittman hosts a weekly Open Mic Night at Café Nicholas, 1632 Beacon Street, Brookline in Washington Square from 7:00 to 9:00pm for free. Brookline Music School provides a full drum set, amplifiers for bass, guitar and keyboard, and two microphones for the evening. All ages and skill levels are welcome to attend and perform.  4. Facing History and Ourselves …

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Mitchell Zuckoff - Frozen in Time

Mitchell Zuckoff reads at the Brookline Booksmith.

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Five Things, April 29: 'Through the Trees'

Here are five things going on in town today.

1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a sunny day with a high near 66. The evening will be clear with a low of 45. 2. Patricia Volk - Shocked: My Mother, Schiaparelli, and Me: From the best-selling author of Stuffed comes a richly illustrated memoir, written with charm and panache, that juxtaposes two lives—an iconoclastic Italian fashion designer and the author’s mother—to explore how a girl fashions herself into a woman.  3. Tapas Party in an Hour: It's possible to plan and prep for a tapas party in an hour! We have quick, easy, dynamic, inspiredtapas that can be easily prepared for a group in about an hour at 7 p.m.. 4. Kate Harmon: "Rural Instincts" Art Exhibit Opening: Kate Harmon: "Rural Instincts" Art Exhibit Opening: …

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Five Things, April 25: Yappy Hour at Cause to Paws

Here are five things going on in town today.

1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a chance of showers in the morning, which should clear up. The temperature should reach about 63. The evening will cool off to 42. 2. Jeff Jam: Jeff jams at Henry Bear’s Park at 11 a.m.   3. VOICE CLASS for 8-10 year-olds: Perfect for students whose voices are not ready for private lessons and who have a love of singing! Students will learn basic breathing exercises, vocal anatomy, voice parts, breath support and control, diction and vocal dynamics. 4. Yappy Hour at Cause to Paws: New toy testing with a prize going to the best "player". Treats for the people and their pets. We will continue to take donations for the Brookline Food Pantry - including Dog treats & food. Bring a new friend/…

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Five Things, April 24: Wire Wrapped Ring Class

Here are five things going on in town today.

1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a rainy morning which will turn into a sunny day with a high of 68. There is a chance of rain in the evening with a low of 48. 2. Wire Wrapped Ring Class: In this class, you will create two rings: (1) a modern ring using a focal bead or button and (2) a ring using a flat stone or bead. We will cover basic wire-working techniques, gauge and tools. 3. Linda Barnes and Daniel Palmer I: In Linda Barnes’ The Perfect Ghost, naive ghostwriter Em Moore is content to sit at the sidelines until her writing partner and occasional lover Teddy Blake dies in an accident at the Brookline Booksmith.  4. Kate Harmon: "Rural Instincts" Art Exhibit Opening: For its Spring exhibition in Brookline, Athan's Café…

Monday, April 15, 2013

Five Things, April 15: Marathon Monday

Here are five things going on in town today.

1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a cloudy day with a high of 52. The evening temperatures will drop to 42. 2. Marathon Monday: Beacon Street will be closed off for the 117th Boston Marathon from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 3. Patriots' Day at the Edward Devotion House: On Patriots Day, there will be a recreation of the ride of William Dawes who rode with Paul Revere from Boston to Lexington in April of 1775 to warn the colonial militia that the British troops were coming.  4. Peter Eichstaedt - Above the Din of War: Afghans Speak About Their Lives, Their Country, and Their Future-and Why America Should Listen: Peter Eichstaedt, former Africa Editor for the Institute of War and Peace Reporting, takes a deep and intense look at …

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