FEAST OF SAINT ANTHONY
8/29 - 9/1
The largest Italian religious ceremony in New England, named 'The Feast of All Saints" by National Geographic Magazine happens this year in Boston's North End Friday August 29th through Monday September 1st from Noon to 11:30pm each day.
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Join The River for The 12th Annual Cycle for Life Saturday September 6th. The River Riders will depart from Devereux Beach in Marblehead for the 25-50 mile ride throughout the North Shore, all to benefit Floating Children's Cancer Center. www.cycleforlife.com
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SOMERVILLE ROCK AND ROLL YARD SALE
UNION SQUARE PLAZA
Saturday September 6 from 3 - 7pm ((raindate: Sunday September 7)
A free outdoor marketplace selling music-related items including records, posters, CD's, t-shirts plus handmade arts, crafts, jewelry and more!
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FREE CHILDREN'S BOOK FESTIVAL
Saturday September 6 from 11am - 5pm
at the Parade Grounds on Bston Common
Readings by children's authors and illustrators, book signings, musical entertainment, costumed characters, giveaways and more
www.bostonglobe.com/promotions/childrenbookfest
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DRESS REDRESS:CLOTHING AND IDENTITY IN CONTEMPORARY ART
An art exhibit which attempts to answer questions like "What does it mean to choose spiked heels over flats?" or " Who are you if you love elastic pants?"
It runs through September 25th at the Kniznick Gallery, Epstein Building at Brandeis Univiversity in Waltham.
go.brandeis.edu/wsrc
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THE 3RD ANNUAL LUNCH AROUND THE WORLD - BOSTON STYLE
A CONCERT TO BENEFIT THE ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 AT THE REGENT THEATER, ARLINGTON, MA
Music from Elton John tribute band "Yellow Brick Road" plus a raffle and silent auction.
info at www.bostonlatw.org
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GEORGE'S ISLAND TOUR AND BOAT CRUISE
Explore one of Boston Harbor's most historic islands with The Boston Harbor Association. Tour Fort Warren, which served as a training ground and prison during the Civil War, and learn about the "Lady in Black" the wife of a Confederate soldier, hanged for aiding in an escape, who is said to wander the Fort still.
For dates and times visit www.tbha.org or call 617-482-1722
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GREAT COMPANY: PORTRAITS BY EUROPEAN MASTERS
Friday June 20 - Monday January 5, 2009 at The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Paintings and sculpture span the Renaissance to the 20th century including work by Degas, Van Gogh and Matisse.
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FOOT FETISHES: SOLEFUL SCULPTURES
Artist Gwen Murphy has put faces and personalities on the shoes she sculpts. They're on display at The Gallery at Dunia, Nason Street, Maynard, MA through September 20th. 978-897-8850
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BERKLEE BEANTOWN JAZZFEST
Saturday September 27th from Noon to 6pm on 3 stages over 6 blocks on Columbus Avenue starting at Mass. Ave. The festival features music, a family park with activities for kids including inflatables, photos, face paiting and temporary tatoos plus more than 60 vendor booths offering arts, crafts accessories and food representing a variety of countries.
www.beantownjazz.org
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FREE THURSDAY NIGHTS AT ICA
Every Thursday through - 9/25 (5PM) @ Institute of Contemporary Art
100 Northern Avenue Boston, MA 02115 Map
Cost: FREE
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