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SUMMARY:Project STEP
DESCRIPTION:Experience the extraordinary talent of Project STEP’s young musicians! This nationally acclaimed program is helping to reshape Boston’s classical music environment by reflecting the racial and ethnic diversities of its surrounding communities. Join us for an inspiring performance and be part of their journey toward a more inclusive\, diverse musical future. \n“[Project STEP] is an educational gem…”\n– BSO Violinist Victor Romanul for Strings magazine \nABOUT THE ARTISTS \nProject STEP is a national award-winning music program that offers the very best classical music education for young students in Boston and surrounding areas. Not only does Project STEP’s programs harbor a creative and safe learning environment\, they advocate for a future where the classical music profession reflects the racial and ethnic diversities of our surrounding communities. Project STEP amplifies the stories and voices of young musicians of color\, providing space within the greater Boston community for their talent to be recognized. Project STEP students inspire us all to be better and to do more\, and your support is the catalyst for their success. \nWhile many educational programs in New England offer music training for children\, they do not match Project STEP’s comprehensive package of high-quality long-term training\, support services\, and scholarships intended specifically for children from backgrounds underrepresented in classical music. Our students are able to break through socio-economic barriers to become excellent musicians\, creative and confident students\, and successful young adults. Spending up to 12 years in Project STEP\, our students are challenged to achieve and maintain high levels of musicianship. The perseverance\, social and leadership skills\, self-discipline\, confidence\, problem solving skills\, and strong work ethic they develop in the process prove to be invaluable in their future musical and non-musical pursuits. As students in Project STEP\, our students gain deep skills\, as well as learning and career opportunities that make them role models and mentors in their families and communities. \nDID YOU KNOW: \nAfrican American and Black musicians account for only 1.2% of our nation’s orchestras and Latinx musicians make up only 1.6%\, according to the League of American Orchestras (2016).\nProject STEP has been advocating for equity and inclusion in the arts and classical music field for 40 years.\n100 % of Project STEP graduates have gone on to college or conservatory.\nApproximately 60% of Project STEP students go into the music profession. \nTickets: Free\, reservations encouraged.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/project-step/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dervish
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with internationally acclaimed Irish folk band Dervish\, who have been making Irish music for more than 30 years! Hailed as “an icon of Irish music” (BBC) for their dazzling live performances featuring stunning interpretations of traditional songs\, you’ll be dancing in the aisles and tipping your hat to the patron saint of Ireland all night long. \n“Dervish is simply brilliant.” – The Guardian
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/dervish/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T150000
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SUMMARY:Fidelio
DESCRIPTION:Production: Jürgen Flimm | Set Designer: Robert Israel | Costume Designer: Florence von Gerkan | Lighting Designer: Duane Schuler \nSusanna Mälkki (Conductor)\, Lise Davidsen (Leonore)\, Ying Fang (Marzelline)\, David Butt Philip (Florestan)\, Magnus Dietrich (Jaquino)\, Tomasz Konieczny (Don Pizarro)\, René Pape (Rocco)\, Stephen Milling (Don Fernando) \nFollowing a string of awe-inspiring Live in HD performances\, Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen returns to the Metropolitan Opera as Leonore\, the faithful wife who risks everything to save her husband from the clutches of tyranny in Beethoven’s Fidelio. Completing the distinguished cast is British tenor David Butt Philip as the political prisoner Florestan\, Polish bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny as the villainous Don Pizarro\, veteran German bass René Pape as the jailer Rocco\, Chinese soprano Ying Fang and German tenor Magnus Dietrich as the young Marzelline and Jaquino\, and Danish bass Stephen Milling as the principled Don Fernando. Susanna Mälkki conducts the March 15 performance\, which will be transmitted live from the Met stage to cinemas worldwide. \nApprox. runtime: 3:04 [1 Intermission] \nTicket Prices \nSubscriptions: purchase all productions & save 10%\nSingle Tickets: $30\, $27 (plus $3/ticket fee)
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/fidelio/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T193000
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SUMMARY:What Time Is It\, Mr. Fox?
DESCRIPTION:Get up close and personal with incredible local talent at our Upstairs on Main concert series! Grab a beer (or wine) at the bar\, sit with friends and enjoy the intimate\, lounge-like atmosphere on the third floor of the hall. \nCelebrate the release of At The Cut with an intimate acoustic performance by What Time Is It\, Mr. Fox? Known for their genre-blending sound and cinematic storytelling\, the band brings a unique mix of soulful vocals\, rich instrumentation and timeless originals to the Shalin Liu Performance Center’s cozy upstairs lounge. \n“a triumph of mood and style\, an unforgettable musical\, theatrical and emotional experience.” – Edge
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/what-time-is-it-mr-fox/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T203000
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SUMMARY:Nightingale Vocal Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a spirited exploration of the unique history of Massachusetts and the essential role that the sea and water ways played in shaping the Commonwealth from one of Boston’s most celebrated vocal ensembles known for its unique and adventurous programming. \nStarting with the creation stories of Cape Cod and the Islands as recounted by Indigenous communities\, Nightingale delves into the region’s geological formation while highlighting other significant historical moments. From the arrival of the first Europeans to the waves of Irish immigration in Boston\, the flourishing whaling and fishing industries\, labor movements in hydro-powered mills and contemporary ecological politics that will shape the Bay State’s future\, this performance weaves together a rich musical tapestry celebrating our beloved New England home. Produced by Joshua Glassman. \n“Virtuosic\, professional choir…Nightingale can be counted on for originality of tight thematic programming.” — Boston Musical Intelligencer \nABOUT THE ARTISTS \nNightingale is a Boston-based vocal ensemble dedicated to curating unique and imaginative concert experiences by performing members’ original compositions\, presenting varied ensemble and chamber works\, and engaging in innovative collaborations. \nNightingale creates conceptual concert experiences with exceptional musicianship\, authentic expression and thoughtful audience engagement. They aim to address every listener in the room with holistic\, eclectic performances presented as a collage of art forms. Featuring compositions from inside and outside the ensemble\, our music seeks to encourage meaningful reflection on human experience.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/nightingale-vocal-ensemble/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T213000
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SUMMARY:Preservation Hall Jazz Band
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating over 60 years as the New Orleans musical institution\, the legendary trad jazz ensemble comes back to Rockport once again! Kick up your heels to the infectious\, rich and complex harmonies of Dixieland jazz from a celebrated cast of the Crescent City’s finest players. \n“[They] cranked up the fun factor with…shoulder-shaking\, hip-swaying tunes that will fill the dance floor.”\n– Downbeat magazine \n********** \nPreservation Hall is a humble\, much-loved room dedicated to keeping the past and future of jazz alive. It’s a well-worn\, well-loved space that’s physically small but spiritually huge. People from around the globe make pilgrimages to it. The band’s mission remains focused on initiating audiences into the ineffable\, almost religious experience of channeling their ancestors through the music and culture they’ve inherited from them.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/preservation-hall-jazz-band/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T213000
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SUMMARY:Danú
DESCRIPTION:Benny McCarthy\, accordion/melodeon | Nell Ní Chróinín\, vocals/penny whistle | Éamon Doorley\, bouzouki | Oisín McAuley\, fiddle | Tony Byrne\, guitar | Ivan Goff\, flutes/uilleann pipe/penny whistle | Billy Sutton\, bodhran \nSt. Patrick’s Day celebrations start early this year in Rockport with a returning favorite\, Danú! Hailing from historic County Waterford\, Danú is one of Ireland’s most cherished Irish folk bands and among the leaders of the new traditionalist movement in Celtic music. They have been thrilling audiences with their instrumental virtuosity\, high-energy performances and a glorious mix of ancient Irish music and new repertoire for more than 25 years. \n“fierce fiddle reels to pensive ballads”\n– The New York Times
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/danu/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Comedy,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T213000
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SUMMARY:An Intimate Evening with The Irish Tenors
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in grand style with The Irish Tenors\, the legendary kings of Celtic music! Joined by a pianist and a string quartet\, the trailblazing icons will bring their enchanting Irish ballads\, rousing classics and soaring harmonies to life in an unforgettable evening of music and celebration. \nTHE Celtic music kings since they burst upon the scene in 1998. \nHappens on the following Dates:\nMar 4\, 2025\, 8:00pm to 9:30pm\nMar 5\, 2025\, 8:00pm to 9:30pm
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/an-intimate-evening-with-the-irish-tenors/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T173000
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SUMMARY:Orpheus
DESCRIPTION:The legendary New York-based orchestra joins GRAMMY-winning classical guitarist Jason Vieaux for a thrilling program entitled Noche de Fantasías\, celebrating the beautiful music of Spain and Latin America. \nThe concert features Jason Vieaux performing the great Joaquín Rodrigo’s debonair fantasy on old Spanish melodies\, Fantasia para un Gentilhombre; a new work by Cuban sensation Jorge Amado that draws inspiration from the traditional music of his homeland; some evocative night music from Manuel Ponce; and a vivid sketch of a skeleton from Gabriela Ortiz which showcases the vibrant past and present of Mexican concert music. \nProgram: Noche de Fantasías \nGABRIELA ORTIZ: La Calaca\nRODRIGO: Fantasia para un Gentilhombre (Jason Vieaux\, guitar)\nJORGE AMADO: New Work (commissioned by Orpheus)\nPONCE: Estampas Nocturnas
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/orpheus/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T143000
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SUMMARY:The Importance of Being Earnest
DESCRIPTION:Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. \nWhile assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country\, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile\, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies\, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate. \nMax Webster (Life of Pi) directs this hilarious story of identity\, impersonation and romance\, filmed live from the National Theatre in London. \nRunning time: 180 minutes\nRated: PG-13 \n★★★★ “Effervescent\, exuberant and proudly loud” (Broadway World) \n★★★★ “This triumphantly queer comedy is pure theatre magic” (London Theatre R) \nRating: R\nApprox. runtime: 125 minutes
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/the-importance-of-being-earnest/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T210000
DTSTAMP:20250218T184409Z
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SUMMARY:A Chamber Music Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Northeast Massachusetts Youth Orchestras (NMYO) present a chamber music concert that is the culmination of an eight-week rehearsal period during which each of the small string\, woodwind\, flute\, brass\, saxophone\, and percussion ensembles rehearse with visiting professional musicians. These twelve small ensembles will perform music by both classical and modern composers including Ludwig van Beethoven\, Paquito D’Rivera\, Franz Joseph Haydn\, and Florence Price. \nNMYO is committed to making its concerts accessible to all patrons and will make reasonable accommodations when possible. For assistance\, contact the NMYO office at 978-309-9833. \nFree\, no tickets required.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/a-chamber-music-concert/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T203000
DTSTAMP:20241112T161239Z
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SUMMARY:Race & Song: A Musical Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Reggie Harris | Alastair Moock \nTogether in musical conversation\, the duo explores complex issues of race\, class\, gender and history\, framing their lived experiences through music for a program that’s as entertaining as it is educational. \n“dashing and extraordinary” – The Strad Magazine \nRace and Song was born in 2020 out of a deep bond and nearly 30-year friendship between veteran musicians and storytelling troubadours Reggie Harris and Alastair Moock. Together in musical conversation\, the two explore complex issues of race\, class\, gender\, and history\, framing their lived experiences through music for a program that’s as entertaining as it is educational. One of Alastair and Reggie’s greatest strengths as a duo is their ability to meet audiences where they are\, adapting their conversation and musical repertoire for a wide range of ages and experiences. \nReggie and Alastair bring Race and Song to dozens of schools each year\, from elementary to high school. Through their interactive\, assembly-style program\, they explore what it means to live in one’s skin\, how to talk more productively about race\, and how our country’s past informs the present. Improvising together on songs like “Wade in the Water\,” “This Little Light of Mine\,” and original compositions\, the duo demonstrate the unique ability of music to express sorrow\, joy\, creativity\, and determination… A must-see program for anyone interested in booking race-conscious work for young people. \nFor adults who want to deepen their understanding of antiracism and get more comfortable talking about difficult subjects\, Race and Song is an invitation to listen\, learn\, and engage. Reggie and Alastair have performed together at theaters\, arts centers\, houses of worship\, libraries\, senior centers\, and universities nationwide\, modeling what productive interracial conversations about race can look like while swapping tunes and inviting audience participation in a welcoming and non-judgmental atmosphere. \nReggie Harris has traveled the world for over 40 years as a songwriter\, storyteller and lecturer using music and the spoken word to make an impact in education\, social and racial justice\, the environment\, faith and in human and civil rights. He is a teaching artist in the John F Kennedy Center’s CETA program\, a Woodrow Wilson Scholar\, and the Director of Music Education for the Living Legacy Project\, leading civil rights pilgrimages throughout the South. In 2021\, he received a lifetime Spirit of Folk Award from Folk Alliance International. \nAlastair Moock is an award-winning singer-songwriter who has toured throughout the U.S.\, Europe\, and Asia\, performing at renowned events like the Newport Folk Festival and sharing the stage with acts like Arlo Guthrie\, Taj Mahal\, and Greg Brown. He’s also a Grammy nominated children’s musician\, social justice educator for all ages\, and co-founder of two antiracist music organizations\, The Opening Doors Project and Family Music Forward. The Boston Globe calls him “one of the town’s best and most adventurous songwriters” and The Washington Post says “every song is a gem.” \nConcert attendees are invited to a post-concert meet and greet with the artists. \nFree\, Reservations Encouraged
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/race-song-a-musical-conversation/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T163000
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SUMMARY:MUSICIANS FROM MARLBORO
DESCRIPTION:Sangyoon Kim\, clarinet | Maria Ioudenitch\, violin | Stephanie Zyzak\, violin | Hiroki Kasai\, viola | Natalie Loughran\, viola | Peter Stumpf\, cello | Evren Ozel\, piano \n“Not only is the virtuosity of Musicians from Marlboro consistently jaw-dropping\, but the freshness\, rich imagination and sheer vitality of their playing is enough to make even the most jaded concertgoer edge to the front of their seat” (Washington Post). The second Marlboro touring program of the season shines a light on Schumann before concluding with Brahms’s Clarinet Quintet\, one of his great autumnal masterworks and a piece of extraordinary emotional depth. \nPROGRAM\nSCHUMANN: Märchenerzählungen\, Op. 132\nKURTÁG: Hommage a R. Schumann\, Op. 15d\nSCHUMANN: String Quartet in F Major\, Op. 41\, No. 2\nIntermission\nBRAHMS: Clarinet Quintet in B Minor\, Op. 115 \n“…so fresh and full-blooded\, so full of earthy vitality and sheer sensual pleasure\, that it made you happy to be alive.”\n– Washington Post
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/musicians-from-marlboro/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T213000
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SUMMARY:Crys Matthews
DESCRIPTION:Hailed as “the next Woody Guthrie\,” Crys Matthews is among the brightest stars of the new generation of social justice music-making. Returning to Rockport with her Black History Month program\, she blends Americana\, jazz and blues into a bold\, complex performance steeped in traditional melodies and punctuated by honest\, original lyrics. \n“rising folk music star” -Ann Powers\, NPR\n“Hopeful\, impassioned” – American Songwriter \nABOUT THE ARTIST \nAlready being hailed as “the next Woody Guthrie\,” Crys Matthews is among the brightest stars of the new generation of social justice music-makers. A powerful lyricist whose songs of compassionate dissent reflect her lived experience as what she lightheartedly calls “the poster-child for intersectionality\,” Justin Hiltner of Bluegrass Situation called Matthews’s gift “a reminder of what beauty can occur when we bridge those divides.” She is made for these times and\, with the release of her new\, hope-fueled\, love-filled social justice album Changemakers\, Matthews hopes to take her place alongside some of her heroes in the world of social-justice music like Sweet Honey in the Rock and Holly Near. Of Matthews\, ASCAP VP & Creative Director Eric Philbrook says\, “By wrapping honest emotions around her socially conscious messages and dynamically delivering them with a warm heart and a strong voice\, she lifts our spirits just when we need it most in these troubled times. \n”Matthews began performing in 2010\, but cemented her acclaim at Lincoln Center as the 2017 New Song Music and Performance Competition grand prize winner. That year she also released two new projects—her album of thoughtful songs on love and life called The Imagineers\, and her EP called Battle Hymn for an Army of Lovers\, which tackles social justice themes. Matthews also won the People’s Music Network’s Social Justice Songs contest at the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance. Loyal fans quickly followed as Matthews racked up performances at large music festivals and prestigious venues across the country including the Sundance Film Festival\, Kerrville Folk Festival\, and locally at venues like The Birchmere\, TheHamilton\, Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center\, and Jammin’ Java. In her TedTalk about difficult conversations called “Sing\, Don’t Shout—An Alternative Approach” Matthews spoke about being born and raised in a small town in southeastern NorthCarolina by an A.M.E.preacher\, and how she witnessed the power of music from an early age. A former drum major and classically-trained clarinetist turned folk singer\, Matthews is using her voice to answer Dr. Martin Luther King’s call to be “a drum major for justice.” \n“I believe in hope\,” Matthews said. “As a social-justice songwriter\, it is my duty to keep breathing that hope and encouragement into the people who listen to my music.” And\, from the title track to the last track\, Changemakers does just that all while tackling some heavy topics like immigration\, the opioid crisis\, Black Lives Matter\, and gun safety to name a few.“ Ani DiFranco said\, “People used to make records as in a record of an event\,” said Matthews\, “so I hope that these songs will serve as a time capsule\, a record of the events of the last four years and what it was like to live through them.” Crys Matthews’s thoughtful\, realistic and emotional songs speak to the voice of our generation and remind us why music indeed soothes the soul. \n“A passionate and powerful blend of infectious Americana melodies and folky instrumentation\, Matthews delivers her honest songwriting through a beautifully raw and unfiltered lens. Oozing soul\, her voice bleeds with emotion and gratitude\, while simple piano melodies and upbeat percussion fill you with appreciation and love for the people around us who fight for change.” — Ear Milk
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/crys-matthews/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T143000
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SUMMARY:Florence & the Uffizi Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Florence and the Uffizi Gallery is a journey into the Italian Renaissance through the most beautiful\, representative works of art of the period. It is a totally immersive and unique experience and allows the audience to see\, listen\, feel and savor the most outstanding and celebrated breeding ground of creativity in the history of art. \nThe film follows a trail of over 10 museums and 150 artworks amongst the most well-known in the world. It is an artistic foray into Florence taking in everything from the Brancacci Chapel to the Bargello National Museum\, from Palazzo Medici\, to the narrow city streets and Brunelleschi’s Dome\, from Palazzo Vecchio to the Uffizi Gallery and the Accademia Gallery\, without neglecting picture postcard places such as the Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria. \nFlorence is the artistic home to legendary figures like Michelangelo\, Brunelleschi\, Raphael\, Leonardo and Botticelli. \nApprox. runtime: 91 minutes
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/florence-the-uffizi-gallery/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T203000
DTSTAMP:20241106T192953Z
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SUMMARY:Dianne Reeves
DESCRIPTION:Five-time Grammy winner Dianne Reeves is the world’s pre-eminent jazz vocalist. As a result of her virtuosity\, improvisational prowess and unique jazz and R&B stylings\, Reeves received the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Performance for three consecutive recordings—a Grammy first in any vocal category. She’s touring with Brazilian jazz guitar virtuoso Romero Lubambo. \n“Reeves’ voice ran across the rhythm\, smooth and liquid…Lubambo’s classical guitar solo had a Spanish feel and swung joyfully.”\n– UK Jazz News \nABOUT THE ARTISTS \nDIANNE REEVES \nLegendary jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves has recorded and performed with Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. She has also recorded with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by Daniel Barenboim and was a featured soloist with Sir Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic. Reeves was the first Creative Chair for Jazz for the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the first vocalist to ever perform at the famed Walt Disney Concert Hall. \nReeves worked with legendary producer Arif Mardin (Norah Jones\, Aretha Franklin) on the Grammy winning A Little Moonlight\, an intimate collection of standards featuring her touring trio. When Reeves’ holiday collection Christmas Time is Here was released\, Ben Ratliff of The New York Times raved\, “Ms. Reeves\, a jazz singer of frequently astonishing skill\, takes the assignment seriously; this is one of the best jazz Christmas CD’s I’ve heard.” \nFeatured in George Clooney’s six-time Academy Award nominated Good Night\, and Good Luck\, Reeves won the Best Jazz Vocal Grammy for the film’s soundtrack. \nIn recent years Reeves has toured the world in a variety of contexts including “Sing the Truth\,” a musical celebration of Nina Simone which also featured Lizz Wright and Angelique Kidjo. She performed at the White House on multiple occasions including President Obama’s State Dinner for the President of China as well as the Governors’ Ball. \nReeves’ most recent release Beautiful Life\, features Gregory Porter\, Robert Glasper\, Lalah Hathaway and Esperanza Spalding. Produced by Terri Lyne Carrington\, Beautiful Life won a Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Performance. Reeves is the recipient of honorary doctorates from Berklee College of Music and the Juilliard School. In 2022\, Reeves was the featured vocalist on the soundtrack of The Woman King starring Viola Davis. Reeves has been designated a Jazz Master by The National Endowment for the Arts—the highest honor the United States bestows on jazz artists. \nROMERO LUMAMBO \nIn 1985\, Romero Lubambo came to the United States and brought with him a new sound in Brazilian jazz guitar. Romero’s guitar playing unites the styles and rhythms of his native Brazilian musical heritage with his fluency in the American jazz tradition to form a distinctive new sound. After arriving in New York City\, Romero quickly established himself as a “first call” session and touring guitarist who was in demand not only for his authentic Brazilian sound\, but also for his command with a variety of styles. \nLubambo has performed and recorded with many outstanding artists\, including Dianne Reeves\, Billie Eilish\, Angelique Kidjo\, Michael Brecker\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Kathleen Battle\, Diana Krall\, Herbie Mann\, Wynton Marsalis\, Gal Costa\, Kurt Elling\, Kenny Barron\, Luciana Souza\, Cyro Baptista\, Sergio and Odair Assad\, Ivan Lins\, Grover Washington Jr.\, Vernon Reid\, Flora Purim and Airto\, Paquito D’Rivera\, Harry Belafonte\, Larry Coryell\, Gato Barbieri\, Leny Andrade\, James Carter\, Paula Robison\, Dave Weckl\, Jason Miles\, Cesar Camargo Mariano and many others.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/dianne-reeves/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T210000
DTSTAMP:20241209T164950Z
CREATED:20241209T164950Z
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SUMMARY:A Valentine's Song Circle: Perfect Harmony
DESCRIPTION:Alexandra Grace | Corey Wrinn | Matt Rich | Charlie Weld \nGet up close and personal with incredible local talent at our Upstairs on Main concert series! Grab a beer (or wine) at the bar\, sit with friends and enjoy the intimate\, lounge-like atmosphere on the third floor of the hall. \nCelebrate Valentine’s Day with an intimate acoustic evening featuring talented\, young Cape Ann singer/songwriters. A Valentine’s Song Circle: Perfect Harmony invites you to experience the joy of music and connection\, as performers share songs of love\, harmony and togetherness in an enchanting setting. Perfect for couples\, friends\, and music lovers alike! \nA Romantic Evening of Songs! \nABOUT THE ARTISTS\nAlexandra Grace\nIndie folk songwriter Alexandra Grace has performed around the New England area and released 2 EPs\, ‘Solstice’ and ‘The Archer\,’ since graduating from Berklee College of Music in 2020. Her songs have landed on well-known playlists and radio stations. \nCorey Wrinn\nSince mid-2013\, singer-songwriter Corey Wrinn has worked on a variety of creative projects. \nMatt Rich\nBorn and raised in Gloucester\, Massachusetts\, the lead guitarist of folk band Northwest Fox has emerged as a prolific solo artist in recent years. \nCharlie Weld\nBoston-based singer-songwriter Charlie Weld\, who has roots in Manchester by the Sea\, creates immersive experiences in melodic disguises.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/a-valentines-song-circle-perfect-harmony/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Fair/Festival,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T210000
DTSTAMP:20241112T174827Z
CREATED:20241112T174827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T174827Z
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SUMMARY:A Valentine's Movie Night: The Proposal
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Valentine’s Night in Rockport with Romance\, Laughter and Jazz! \nJoin us for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day featuring the romantic comedy The Proposal! Relive the charm of Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds\, who once filmed right here in Rockport\, MA—transforming our coastal town into the scenic Sitka\, Alaska. Fun fact: The mercantile shop in the movie was the old Madras Shop\, which eventually became the stunning Shalin Liu Performance Center! \nAfter the film\, head upstairs to our intimate jazz club with the Adria Smith Jazz Trio for a cozy evening for two. Sip on some wine\, relax\, and let the smooth sounds of jazz set the perfect mood for your Valentine’s night. \nWhether you’re reminiscing about The Proposal or simply looking for a magical evening with your special someone\, this event promises romance\, nostalgia and great music. \nReserve your spot today for a night to remember!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/a-valentines-movie-night-the-proposal/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Fair/Festival,Film,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T203000
DTSTAMP:20241106T183303Z
CREATED:20241106T183303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T183303Z
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SUMMARY:Cape Ann Jazz Workshop Showcase with Alexa Tarantino
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an incredible performance of young jazz musicians (alongside a professional ensemble)\, led by saxophonist and Cape Ann Jazz Workshop director Alexa Tarantino. This showcase features student musicians from the previous summer workshops highlighting their impressive jazz skills. This concert is part of jazz outreach activities that Alexa hosts each winter\, where she brings the excitement of the jazz workshop into classrooms on the North Shore and beyond. \n“dashing and extraordinary” – The Strad Magazine \nABOUT ALEXA TARANTINO \nIn the words of Wynton Marsalis\, Alexa Tarantino is a “one-woman wrecking crew\, […] an indomitable force for expression\, education\, and absolute excellence.” The vibrant and versatile jazz saxophone & woodwind artist has been triple-nominated as a Rising Star Alto Saxophonist by Downbeat Magazine’s Critics’ Poll from 2020-2022\, was named one of the Top 5 Alto Saxophonists of 2019 by the JazzTimes Critics’ Poll\, and was one of 100 alumni to receive the Centennial Award from the Eastman School of Music (2022). Alexa “lights up rooms when she [plays]” (JazzTimes). Her radiant spirit and artistry uplifts and inspires her audiences one performance at a time. Alexa tours worldwide with Cecile McLorin Salvant\, ARTEMIS\, and the Alexa Tarantino Quartet. She appears frequently with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Her records (Firefly\, Clarity\, Winds of Change) and compositions have consistently topped jazz radio charts\, and her discography includes 25+ released recordings as a leader and/or sidewoman. Tarantino is in-demand internationally as an energetic and impactful clinician\, mentor\, and coach and also represents Jazz at Lincoln Center as a visiting educator for various programs with students of all ages and levels. She holds a master’s degree in Jazz Studies from The Juilliard School and bachelor’s degrees in Jazz Saxophone Performance and Music Education with a certificate in Arts Leadership from the Eastman School of Music. Alexa is Founder and Artistic Director of the Cape Ann Jazz Workshop in Rockport\, Massachusetts (est. 2014). Alexa Tarantino is a Vandoren Artist\, a Yamaha Performing Artist\, and endorses BAM Instrument Cases. \nFree\, Reservations Encouraged
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/cape-ann-jazz-workshop-showcase-with-alexa-tarantino/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T163000
DTSTAMP:20241104T151059Z
CREATED:20241104T151059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T151059Z
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SUMMARY:Cape Ann Youth Chorus
DESCRIPTION:Kristina Martin & Thomas Smoker\, co-directors \nRockport Music’s Cape Ann Youth Chorus brings a program full of fun and joy with their inaugural winter concert. \nABOUT THE CAPE ANN YOUTH CHORUS \nRockport Music’s Cape Ann Youth Chorus provides a comprehensive musical experience in an inclusive and supportive environment for young singers ages 8 and up. Singers participate in weekly rehearsals\, concerts at different community events and at the Shalin Liu Performance Center. Singers in the chorus join a wonderfully supportive community that values high artistic excellence and diverse musical programming that reflects the Cape Ann region within a global context. \nThe vision for Rockport Music education programming is to provide engaging and interactive programming of all musical genres throughout the community to encourage curiosity\, participation and creativity through music and the arts. \nFree\, Reservations Encouraged
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/cape-ann-youth-chorus/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T123000
DTSTAMP:20241218T145313Z
CREATED:20241218T145313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T145313Z
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SUMMARY:Kiyoshi Hayashi
DESCRIPTION:BEYOND THE MUSIC TALK SERIES \nHave you ever wondered what paths a musician might take outside of performing? In this new interactive talk series\, you’ll meet several musicians who speak about their own unique creative space. \nKiyoshi Hayashi is a professional violinist\, health and career coach\, speaker\, and entrepreneur based in Boston\, MA. He is the founder and Managing Director of Rasa String Quartet\, is a Co-Artistic Director of Palaver Strings and is the Career Advising Manager at the New England Conservatory of Music. In this talk\, Kiyoshi shares how to design a happy\, healthy and fulfilling career as a musician. \nKiyoshi is passionate about using music to catalyze social change and empowering young musicians in developing the business skills and holistic lifestyle necessary to design meaningful and sustainable careers. Kiyoshi is a NASM certified personal trainer and graduated from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2017. He has over 7 years of experience working in the wellness industry\, working first as a personal trainer at Equinox Fitness Club\, and then launching his personal coaching business where he has served over 30 musicians — helping them achieve their career and wellness goals. \nAdditionally\, Kiyoshi has given workshops at the New England Conservatory of Music\, the Longy School of Music\, Palaver Strings\, and Vital Village Network on topics such as: how to make behavior change\, designing a fulfilling and sustainable career\, entrepreneurship for the modern musician\, confidence and mindset\, and stress management. \nFree\, reservations encouraged.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/kiyoshi-hayashi/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T123000
DTSTAMP:20241104T151024Z
CREATED:20241104T151024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T151024Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Music Talk Series
DESCRIPTION:Kiyoshi Hayashi\nDesigning a Happy\, Healthy & Fulfilling Career as a Musician \nBEYOND THE MUSIC TALK SERIES \nHave you ever wondered what paths a musician might take outside of performing? In this new interactive talk series\, you’ll meet several musicians who speak about their own unique creative space. \nKiyoshi Hayashi is a professional violinist\, health and career coach\, speaker\, and entrepreneur based in Boston\, MA. He is the founder and Managing Director of Rasa String Quartet\, is a Co-Artistic Director of Palaver Strings and is the Career Advising Manager at the New England Conservatory of Music. In this talk\, Kiyoshi shares how to design a happy\, healthy and fulfilling career as a musician. \nKiyoshi is passionate about using music to catalyze social change and empowering young musicians in developing the business skills and holistic lifestyle necessary to design meaningful and sustainable careers. Kiyoshi is a NASM certified personal trainer and graduated from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2017. He has over 7 years of experience working in the wellness industry\, working first as a personal trainer at Equinox Fitness Club\, and then launching his personal coaching business where he has served over 30 musicians — helping them achieve their career and wellness goals. \nAdditionally\, Kiyoshi has given workshops at the New England Conservatory of Music\, the Longy School of Music\, Palaver Strings\, and Vital Village Network on topics such as: how to make behavior change\, designing a fulfilling and sustainable career\, entrepreneurship for the modern musician\, confidence and mindset\, and stress management. \nFree\, reservations encouraged.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/beyond-the-music-talk-series/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T213000
DTSTAMP:20241104T150957Z
CREATED:20241104T150957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T150957Z
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SUMMARY:Mike Dawes\, guitar
DESCRIPTION:Regarded as one of the world’s most creative modern fingerstyle guitarists with a repertoire spanning original viral videos and popular arrangements\, Mike Dawes also enjoys mainstream chart success performing alongside Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues. He is an English guitarist known for composing\, arranging and performing multiple parts simultaneously on a single guitar. \n“He’s one of the finest I’ve ever heard”\n– Rick Beato of Youtube \nABOUT THE ARTIST \nMike Dawes was named ‘Best Acoustic Guitarist in the World’ two years in a row (2017 & 2018) by Total Guitar Magazine & MusicRadar reader polls\, with numerous 2nd place rankings in the proceeding years. YouTube personality Rick Beato named Mike “one of the finest acoustic guitar players in the world.” \nHis debut release\, a solo guitar arrangement of Gotye’s ‘Somebody That I Used to Know\,’ quickly became a viral hit with tens of millions of views on YouTube. This success has been duplicated and expanded upon numerous times since with songs like ‘One\,’ ‘The Impossible\,’ and ‘Jump’ across multiple video platforms. \nHis reputation has invited him opportunities to collaborate with GRAMMY Award-winning artists such as Tommy Emmanuel\, with whom he recorded the duet record “Accomplice Vol. 3\,” and the GRAMMY-nominated metal band Periphery\, with whom Mike joined on their 2024 double single release. \nMike is featured on multiple Justin Hayward live releases\, including Spirits…Live\, which debuted at #2 on the US Billboard Chart. Dawes also has a strong reputation as an educator\, acting as a columnist for Guitar World and Acoustic Guitar magazines\, as well as teaching guitar masterclasses all over the world\, creating apps\, publishing degree-level literature\, appearing as a TV judge on SKY TV’s Guitar Star and more. \nRecently\, he contributed electric guitars to Mentrix and Gareth Croker’s stunning soundtrack to Ubisoft’s Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown\, with other session work featured on TV shows such as AMC’s Better Call Saul. \nMike’s passion\, however\, is performing. He has shared the stage with acts as diverse as Tommy Emmanuel\, Christopher Cross\, Periphery\, The Aristocrats\, Justin Hayward\, and the Athens State Orchestra in 2023 alone. \nHis third studio album\, Galactic Acid\, released in August 2024.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/mike-dawes-guitar/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T142000
DTSTAMP:20241104T150917Z
CREATED:20241104T150917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T150917Z
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SUMMARY:Perugino: Eternal Renaissance
DESCRIPTION:Discover Perugino\, one of the most revered artists of the 15th Century on the 500th Anniversary of his death. \nJourney through Italy to discover his great masterpieces\, from the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel to the two rooms entirely dedicated to him in the National Gallery of Umbria. Spectators will be led on a guided discovery of the artist’s harmonious work: a perfect balance between man and nature\, realism and idealism\, as seen in paintings such as “The Delivery of the Keys” in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel\, “Lamentation over the Dead Christ” in the Galleria Palatina in Florence\, the “Pietà” and “Agony in the Garden” in the Uffizi Gallery. \nApprox. runtime: 80 minutes
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/perugino-eternal-renaissance/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T210000
DTSTAMP:20241106T183237Z
CREATED:20241106T183237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T183237Z
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SUMMARY:Rum Runners String Band
DESCRIPTION:Get up close and personal with incredible local talent during our Upstairs on Main concert series! Grab a beer (or wine) at the bar\, sit with friends and enjoy the intimate\, lounge-like atmosphere on the third floor of the hall! Dancing is encouraged! \nEnjoy the North Shore-based rising star string band as they play a mix of gypsy jazz\, folk\, Americana\, old time country\, and fiddle tunes along with some original songs. \nTickets: $18 seated | $8 standard \nNOTE: Come ready to mingle\, dance & laugh with friends and enjoy the show! Our Upstairs on Main series is meant for folks to kick up their heels and enjoy the casual\, pub-like energy of the third floor lounge.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/rum-runners-string-band/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T210000
DTSTAMP:20241106T183205Z
CREATED:20241106T183205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T183205Z
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SUMMARY:Headlands - John Rockwell\, vocals\, guitar | Amy Rich\, vocals | Eric Wilson\, mandolin\, vocals
DESCRIPTION:Get up close and personal with incredible local talent during our Upstairs on Main concert series. Grab a beer (or wine) at the bar\, sit with friends and enjoy the intimate\, lounge-like atmosphere on the third floor of the hall. Dancing is encouraged! \nRockport’s own beloved Americana band! With their exciting three-part vocals that put their stamp on whichever musical genre they choose\, HEADLANDS has been playing at clubs\, restaurants\, outdoor festivals and private events since 2017. Whether an acoustic trio or a full-blown rock band with percussion\, fiddle and horns\, you can be sure HEADLANDS treat their audiences to thrilling harmonies\, tight arrangements and humor!​ \nTickets: $18 seated | $8 standing \nNOTE: Come ready to mingle\, dance & laugh with friends and enjoy the show! Our Upstairs on Main series is meant for folks to kick up their heels and enjoy the casual\, pub-like energy of the third floor lounge.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/headlands-john-rockwell-vocals-guitar-amy-rich-vocals-eric-wilson-mandolin-vocals/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T150000
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SUMMARY:Boston City Singers
DESCRIPTION:The accomplished Boston City Singers returns\, bringing their evocative Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day program back to Rockport. Enjoy an afternoon of free music from some of New England’s most talented youth singers. \nFree\, Reservations Encouraged. \nABOUT THE ARTISTS \nBoston City Singers serves 500 extraordinary singers aged 4 – 18 in 15 different programs\, most of whom live in the Boston’s urban neighborhoods. Our music and creative youth development programs are located in Dorchester\, Jamaica Plain and North Cambridge. Admission is need-blind. Tuition is based on a sliding scale and no child is denied access to our programs for lack of family resources. \nWith robust social justice initiatives and strong leadership programs\, Boston City Singers members are supported on an upward trajectory. One hundred percent of our graduates are accepted at 4-year colleges. Alumni\, many of whom come from at-risk neighborhoods\, have gone on to attend leading universities including Harvard (6)\, Julliard\, University of Massachusetts\, Boston University\, Oberlin\, Stanford\, Columbia and New York University\, most with substantial scholarship. Graduates are educators\, government policy experts and social workers\, musicians and arts administrators\, engineers\, college recruiters\, medical professionals and financiers. \nBoston City Singers’ TOUR CHOIR is our most programmatic and time-intensive program. Members\, aged 11–18 prepare music in many languages in 2–9 parts\, and take regular movement and improvisation classes. Many also participate in the World Rhythm Ensemble\, which performs separately and in most major Boston City Singers’ concerts. The Tour Choir travels internationally in alternating years to expand their cultural\, historical and geographic knowledge and perform in concerts and festivals. They have travelled to South Africa\, New Zealand and Australia\, Costa Rica\, Argentina\, Canada\, the Czech Republic\, Croatia and Bosnia + Herzegovina.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/boston-city-singers/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T123000
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SUMMARY:Aida
DESCRIPTION:Production: Michael Mayer | Set Designer: Christine Jones | Costume Designer: Susan Hilferty | Lighting Designer: Kevin Adams | Projection Designer: 59 Productions | Choreographer: Oleg Glushkov \nYannick Nézet-Séguin (Conductor)\, Angel Blue (Aida)\, Judit Kutasi (Amneris)\, Piotr Beczała (Radamès)\, Quinn Kelsey (Amonasro)\, Dmitry Belosselskiy (Ramfis)\, Morris Robinson (King) \nAmerican soprano Angel Blue headlines as the Ethiopian princess torn between love and country in a new production of Verdi’s Aida by Michael Mayer that brings audiences inside the towering pyramids and gilded tombs of ancient Egypt with intricate projections and dazzling animations. Romanian-Hungarian mezzo-soprano Judit Kutasi also stars as Aida’s rival\, Amneris\, alongside Polish tenor Piotr Beczała as the soldier Radamès—completing opera’s greatest love triangle. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium to conduct the January 25 performance\, which will be transmitted live from the Metropolitan Opera stage to cinemas worldwide. \nApprox. runtime: 3:38 [1 Intermission] \nTicket Prices \nSubscriptions: purchase all productions & save 10%\nSingle Tickets: $30\, $27 (plus $3/ticket fee)
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/aida/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T150000
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SUMMARY:TRIO BOHÉMO
DESCRIPTION:Matouš Pěruška\, violin | Kristina Vocetková\, cello | Jan Vojtek\, piano \nWinners of the Parkhouse Award\, Joseph Haydn Chamber Music Competition and the Johannes Brahms Competition\, the Trio Bohémo are known to bring “precision\, dedication and a spark of magic” (Göttingen review) to their performances. \nPROGRAM \nSMETANA: Piano Trio in G Minor\, Op. 15\nDVORAK: Piano Trio No. 4 in E Minor\, Op. 90 ‘Dumky’\nCHRISTOU: Dvořák in Cyprus \nABOUT \nShortly after its formation in 2019\, the trio’s talent and deep musicality became apparent. They received numerous awards: first they caused a stir at the Gianni Bergamo Award in Lugano\, Switzerland\, where they were awarded second prize. Due to this success\, the trio was accepted into the “Le Dimore del Quartetto” network\, which later awarded them the prize for Ensemble of the Year 2021. In the same summer they received several special prizes at the “ISA Festival” in Austria such as for the best interpretations of Viennese Classical Music\, work by Bohuslav Martinů or the Czech Contemporary Chamber Music. A few days later they won first prize at the “International Filippo Nicosia Award” in Italy. \nIn 2021\, Trio Bohémo not only received the first prize\, but also the audience prize at the “International Johannes Brahms Competition” in Austria and only a few weeks later they won the “International Parkhouse Award” in London. \nDuring 2022 and 2023\, Trio Bohémo continued to achieve successes on the competition circuit and with their debuts. The trio was on BBC Radio’s 3 ‘In Tune’ show. This was followed by first prize and prize for the best interpretation of the composition by S. Vainiunas at the “Stasys Vainiunas International Chamber Music Competition” in Vilnius\, Lithuania. A few days later they were awarded the top prize at the “International Joseph Joachim Competition” in Weimar (without awarding the first prize) and prize for best performance of a contemporary piece. The “ISA Festival” in Austria once again gave Trio Bohémo an award\, this time for the best chamber music ensemble with piano. \nIn 2023 they received first prize\, prize for the best interpretation of Joseph Haydn\, and the audience prize at the “International Joseph Haydn Chamber Music Competition” in Vienna. The trio also won third prize and the audience prize at the “Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition” in Australia\, and they were awarded three special prizes at the “ARD International Music Competition”. On top of that\, Trio Bohémo was selected to receive the prestigious prize of the “Czech Chamber Music Society”. \nThanks to the generous support of Dr. Jan Telenský Matouš plays on an impeccable copy of the Antonio Stradivari ‘Willemotte’ violin made by Florian Leonhard and on a unique violin by Matteo Goffriller.​ Kristina plays a beautiful cello by Fausto Maria Bertucci.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/trio-bohemo/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T210000
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SUMMARY:Yacouba Sissoko\, kora & Mike Block\, cello
DESCRIPTION:In this Global Journeys series concert\, master kora player Yacouba Sissoko and cellist Mike Block bring a musical collaboration ranging from traditional West African songs and stories to Appalachian tunes. \nYACOUBA SISSOKO \nMaster kora player Yacouba Sissoko devotes his musical gift to expand the awareness of West African history and culture\, spread the word of peace\, and empower his listeners to take charge and realize their imagined futures. His performances have a magical effect on audiences as he skillfully transforms traditional songs and stories that he learned from his forefathers into modern day messages of peace\, love\, and harmony. \nHis flexible virtuosity\, which enables him to move seamlessly from one musical genre to another\, has attracted the attention of an array of musicians who have sought him out as a collaborator. All the while\, Yacoba exposes new audiences to the enchanting sounds of the kora—a 21-stringed instrument that is plucked and produces a distinctive sound that is quickly associated with West Africa. \nYacouba steadily performs with music festivals across North America. He has performed at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington DC; the Playboy Jazz Festival in Los Angeles; the New York Family Arts Festival; the Grant Park Music Festival in Millennium Park\, Chicago; the Portland Jazz Festival; the Detroit Jazz Festival; and the Monterey Jazz Festival. \nRooted to give back to the community\, Yacouba regularly performs cultural programs and benefit concerts. He works in partnership with La Maison d’Art Gallery in Harlem as a collaborator inviting other world musicians to take part in the gallery’s events. He regularly performs for the Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial\, Educational\, and Cultural Center. He also provides workshops and presentations to primary school and university students. Recognizing his educational contributions\, in 2007 he was selected as a Teaching Artist by the Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall and Carnegie’s Musical Explorers program. \nYacouba continues to blend his virtuosity effortlessly with other musical styles\, whether in Indian ragas or Appalachian tunes. Currently\, Yacouba can be seen performing regularly with Regina Carter and his own band\, SIYA. \nMIKE BLOCK \nMike Block is a multi-style cello player\, composer\, singer\, and educator\, with a passion for cross-cultural collaborations. Hailed as “one of the bravest\, most intriguing musicians on the American fusion scene.” (Gramophone)\, he was acclaimed by the New York Times for his “vital rich-hued solo playing”\, and “a true artist… a sight to behold” by Salt Lake City Desert News. In addition to solo performances\, Mike touring bands include Biribá Union\, Mike Block Trio\, duo with Indian tabla player Sandeep Das\, and a West-African fusion band with Balla Kouyaté. Since 2005\, Mike has been a member of the Silk Road Ensemble\, founded by Yo-Yo Ma\, with which he earned a 2017 Grammy® Award. \nAs an innovator\, Mike is among the first wave of cellists to adopt a strap to stand and move while performing using his own patented design\, The Block Strap\, and is the Musical Instrument Consultant for Forte3D\, the world’s first 3D-Printed carbon fiber cello. In 2020\, Mike founded Play For The Vote \, which organizes musical performances at polling locations across the country on Election Days\, with the goal of creating a more positive voting experience. \nAs an educator\, Mike is dedicated to creating transformative experiences\, and is the Founder/Director of the Mike Block String Camp in Vero Beach\, FL\, Silkroad’s Global Musician Workshop in Boston\, MA and Hangzhou\, China\, and teaches over 400 cello students online through his Multi-Style Cello School at ArtistWorks.com. Since 2018 he has been on faculty at the New England Conservatory.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/yacouba-sissoko-kora-mike-block-cello/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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