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Through December 11

Huntington Theatre Company Presents:
Captors

Huntington Theatre Company - -The Boston University Theatre
264 Huntington Avenue, Boston
617 266-0800 | huntingtontheatre.org

1960 Buenos Aires. Covert Israeli agents have just nabbed Adolf Eichmann, the world's most wanted war criminal. The agents hold "the architect of the Holocaust" in a safe house, but bringing him to justice means getting his signature. One of his captors and Eichmann compete in a thrilling battle of wills.

December 2

Rogers Center for the Arts Presents: - - WIN FREE TIX!
An Evening with Four Celtic Voices

Rogers Center for the Arts
Merrimack College
315 Turnpike Street, N. Andover
7:30 p.m. | Advance Tickets: $30 general, $25 for students & seniors | Door: $35
Ticket Office: 978-837-5355 | merrimack.edu | BUY TICKETS HERE

Here's a pefect way to kick off the Holiday season! Brilliant vocals from four exceptionally talented women will transport the audience to ancient Celtic lands, including Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Galicia and Brittany. The band seamlessly meld traditional and celtic instruments to enhance a truly enjoyable and unique performance.
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December 3

Music Worcester presents: The Messiah – George Frederick Handel

Mechanics Hall
321 Main Street, Worcester
8:00 pm | $34-$37 | 508 752-0888 | mechanicshall.org

Messiah, the choral masterwork which remains perhaps the greatest achievement in the entire history of musical composition has been a noteworthy tradition in Worcester since 1897 under the sponsorship of Music Worcester. This eagerly anticipated performance ushers in the holiday season with a capacity audience each year.

December 3

BRT Presents: Moira Smiley & VOCO in Concert

Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI
8:00 pm | $15 | 401 725-9272 | riverfolk.org

All-new program, A Winter Gust of Song, is a beautiful collection of American folk songs about winter, stars, evergreens and parallel celebration songs from Eastern Europe. Joining Moira Smiley (banjo, voice, body percussion) will be Emily Eagen (voice, ukelele, body percussion) and April Guthrie (cello, voice, body percussion). Named #1 a cappella group in the U.S. in 2007.

December 3, 10 & 17

Saturday Local Artists at The Burren

The Burren
247 Elm Street, Davis Square, Somerville
Noon - 4 pm | 617 776-6896
burren.com

Showcasing the work of local artists in a variety of media including; painting, photography, jewelry, book binery, sculpture, glass, textile, ceramics and artisanal foods.
The Burren offers $5 artist market lunch special.
Click here for a list of exhibitors.
click here to view the schedule.

December 4

BRT Presents: Cherish the Ladies

Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI
7:00 pm | $30 advanced, $35 show day
401 725-9272 | riverfolk.org

Cherish the Ladies - Joannie Madden, Mary Coogan, Grainne Murphy, Mirella Murray and KT Boyle - One of the great Irish-American music ensembles, Cherish the Ladies is comprised of top women musicians playing traditional instruments. The Ladies also perform a selection of holiday songs to put you in the Christmas spirit.

December 5

The Canadian Tenors Live at the Wilbur - - WIN FREE TIX!

Wilbur Theatre
246 Tremont Street, Boston
7:30 pm concert | $51.65 - $79.20 | ticketmaster.com

The Canadian Tenors are performing just one show in the New England region and we have a pair of tickets to give away. Don't miss this exciting ensemble of four gifted young men with diverse vocal styles and undeniable charm. Victor Micallef, Clifton Murray, Remigio Pereira and Fraser Walters have all achieved international solo success, and they are a perfect blend of tenor voices to get you in the Christmas spirit!
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December 7-13 & 15-24

Holiday Pops 2011

Boston Symphony Hall
301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston
1-888-266-1200 | various times | $34-127 | bso.org

Continuing one of Boston's most beloved holiday traditions, conductor Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops open the 2011 Boston Pops Holiday Series in December. Symphony Hall is transformed into a magical place for all ages as the Boston Pops perform the most beloved holiday music.

December 8

Concert by Irish harpist and singer Áine Minogue
Gaelic Roots Music, Song, Dance, Workshop and Lecture Series

Boston College
2101 Commonwealth Ave., Brighton Campus
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Free | |irish@bc.edu
617 552-6396 | bc.edu/gaelicroots

Music of the Winter Solstice and Christmas. The Gaelic Roots series is directed by Séamus Connolly, Sullivan Artist-in-Residence and sponsored by the Center for Irish Programs at Boston College. See reviews here.

December 9

WGBH Presents: A Christmas Celtic Sojourn - - WIN FREE TIX!
with Brian O'Donovan

Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts
2 Southbridge Street, Worcester
1-877-571-7469 | $46-$58 | 7:30 pm | thehanovertheatre.org | See All shows

Artistically directed by Paula Plum, this promises to be one of the most exciting Christmas Celtic Sojourns concerts yet. This year's cast includes Ruth Moody, Hanneke Cassel, Halali, Laura Cortese, Lissa Schneckenburger and Flynn Cohen. Also Simon Chrisman, Kieran O’Hare and a whole new selection of dancers. Seamus Egan will again be back on stage, and again in his role as music director. Also, Chico Huff and Ben Wittman. And then of course, there are the surprises! Don't miss out, book now!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW WINNER OF FREE TIX!

December 10

WGBH Presents: A Christmas Celtic Sojourn
with Brian O'Donovan

Artistically directed by Paula Plum, this promises to be one of the most exciting Christmas Celtic Sojourns concerts yet. This year's cast includes Ruth Moody, Hanneke Cassel, Halali, Laura Cortese, Lissa Schneckenburger and Flynn Cohen. Also Simon Chrisman, Kieran O’Hare and a whole new selection of dancers. Seamus Egan (pictured left) will be back on stage, and again in his role as music director. Also, Chico Huff and Ben Wittman. And then of course, there are the surprises! Don't miss out, book now!

December 10

Holiday Pops Concert: Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra

Mechanics Hall
321 Main Street, Worcester
8:00 pm | $37 | 508 752-0888 |mechanicshall.org

A Worcester Holiday Tradition, the Holiday Pops Concert is an ideal celebration for friends and family and company holiday parties! Features traditional favorites of the season, light classics, dance theatre, chorus, and the Tops of Broadway!

December 10

Áine Minogue in Concert

Crossroads Coffee House
3 Great Pond Road, North Andover, MA
Show: 8:00 pm, Doors: 7:30 pm | $15
978 687-3960 | crossroads-coffeehouse.org

Aine Minogue is an artist who has long explored the themes of traditional Irish music and captures its very essence. Her voice reflects its lyricism, richness, and mythology with a voice undeniably her own. Aine's harp has entertained Presidents and Prime Ministers. She is a regular performer at folk festivals and concerts throughout the world. See reviews here. Buy albums here.

December 10-11

BRT Presents: A Blackstone River Theatre Christmas Celebration

Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI
Sat: 8:00 pm | Sun: 7:00 pm | $18 advanced, $20 show day
401 725-9272 | riverfolk.org

Blackstone River Theatre presents their 4th annual Christmas Celebration featuring Aubrey Atwater, Cathy Clasper-Torch, Erika Damiani, Elwood Donnelly, Bob Drouin, Russell Gusetti, Josh Kane, The Miller Family, Mary Lee Partington, Torrin Ryan, and the Swamp Meadow Victorian Carolers. A great night of songs, high energy clogging and step dancing, ancient carols, spoken word, jokes and more!

December 10,11, 17,18 & 24

Holiday Pops
Special Matinees for Kids

Boston Symphony Hall
301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston
11:00 a.m. | 1-888-266-1200 | bso.org

Five special Christmas matinee performances for kids. These special family concerts include a children's sing-along and post-concert photos with Santa. For those seated at the floor tables, there are special kid-friendly menu options. Children younger than 2 are admitted free.

December 11

WGBH Presents: A Christmas Celtic Sojourn
with Brian O'Donovan

Artistically directed by Paula Plum, this promises to be one of the most exciting Christmas Celtic Sojourns concerts yet. This year's cast includes Ruth Moody (pictured left), Hanneke Cassel, Halali, Laura Cortese, Lissa Schneckenburger and Flynn Cohen. Also Simon Chrisman, Kieran O’Hare and a whole new selection of dancers. Seamus Egan will again be back on stage, and again in his role as music director. Also, Chico Huff and Ben Wittman. And then of course, there are the surprises! Don't miss out, book now!

December 11

Dance Prism performs The Nutcracker Ballet

Mechanics Hall
321 Main Street, Worcester
1:00 pm & 5:00 pm shows | $16-$22
508 752-0888
mechanicshall.org

One of New England’s prized dance companies is bringing The Nutcracker to stage this Christmas. Founded by Scott Ranagan and Mary Demaso, the company has 25 professional dancers and apprentices.

December 11

JFK Library Presents:
Hemingway's Letters: From Childhood to Paris

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Columbia Point, Boston
2:00-3:30 pm | Forums are free and open to the public with reservations
Reservations: 617-514-1644 | jfklibrary.org | Register here

A discussion of The Letters of Ernest Hemingway: Volume 1, 1907-1922 with Sandra Spanier, the book’s editor, novelist Ward Just, and our moderator Scott Simon, host of NPR’s Weekend Edition Saturday. A free screening of Midnight in Paris will be shown following the forum. Running time is 94 minutes.

December 12

JFK Library Presents:
Cissy Patterson: The Most Powerful Woman in 20th Century America

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Columbia Point, Boston
5:30-7:00 pm | Forums are free and open to the public with reservations
Reservations: 617-514-1644 | jfklibrary.org | Register here

Amanda Smith, the daughter of Jean Kennedy Smith, discusses her recent biography, Newspaper Titan: The Infamous Life and Monumental Times of Cissy Patterson.

December 14 (2 shows)

WGBH Presents: A Christmas Celtic Sojourn
with Brian O'Donovan

Shalin Liu Performance Centre
37 Main Street, Rockport, MA
4:00 pm (new show) | 7:30 pm show is sold out.
978-546-7391 | rcmf.org | See All shows

Artistically directed by Paula Plum, this promises to be one of the most exciting Christmas Celtic Sojourns concerts yet. This year's cast includes Ruth Moody, Hanneke Cassel, Halali, Laura Cortese, Lissa Schneckenburger and Flynn Cohen. Also Simon Chrisman (pictured left), Kieran O’Hare and a whole new selection of dancers. Seamus Egan will again be back on stage, and again in his role as music director. Also, Chico Huff and Ben Wittman. And then of course, there are the surprises! Don't miss out, book now!

December 14

Worcester Organ Concert

Mechanics Hall
321 Main Street, Worcester
Noon | Free | 508 752-0888
mechanicshall.org

This annual Christmastime favorite includes solo and duet organ; piano, timpani, handbells and a festival choir of voices from All Saints, First Baptist, First Unitarian, Holy Family Parish, Trinity Lutheran, United Congregational and Wesley United Methodist Churches, all from downtown Worcester.

December 15

A Classic Irish Christmas with Andy Cooney - - WIN FREE TIX!

Mechanics Hall
321 Main Street, Worcester
7:30 pm | $25-$32.50
508 752-0888 | mechanicshall.org | Flyer here | Tickets here

The magic and meaning of Christmas come alive with Andy Cooney’s annual Christmas pageant. The cast includes humorist George Casey, singer Kate Purcell, the Darrah Carr Dancers and more.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW WINERS!

December 16

Adagio Big Band presents: A Jazzy, Snazzy Christmas

Mechanics Hall
321 Main Street, Worcester
7:30 pm | $26-$30 | 508 752-0888 | mechanicshall.org

A fabulous Christmas show featuring a dynamic, contemporary 27-piece Big Band with strings, vocalists and a combination of ballet and swing dance productions. Enjoy seasonal favorites such as "I'll be Home for Christmas," "The Prayer," "My Favorite Things," and many more!

December 16, 17, 18

WGBH Presents: A Christmas Celtic Sojourn - - WIN FREE TIX!
with Brian O'Donovan

Artistically directed by Paula Plum, this promises to be one of the most exciting Christmas Celtic Sojourns concerts yet. This year's cast includes Ruth Moody, Hanneke Cassel (pictured left), Halali, Laura Cortese, Lissa Schneckenburger and Flynn Cohen. Also Simon Chrisman, Kieran O’Hare and a whole new selection of dancers. Seamus Egan will again be back on stage, and again in his role as music director. Also, Chico Huff and Ben Wittman. And then of course, there are the surprises! Don't miss out, book now!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW WINNER!

December 17

Áine Minogue - - Annual Winter Solstice Concert
with Brendan Bulger on Fiddle

Common Fence Point Music Series at CFP Community Hall
933 Anthony Road, Portsmouth, RI
8:00 pm, Doors 7:00 pm | $20 advance / $23 day of show
401 683-5085 | commonfencemusic.org | Buy Tickets here

Aine spins a magical web with her stories, poetry, song and music. The musical equivalent of a cup of warm, mulled cider beside the fire. The finest folk, roots and world music in an intimate 200 seat listening room. Doors open at 7 pm to the "Folk Tailgate Party." Don't forget your picnic basket!

December 18

5-K Jingle Christmas Bur-Run

The Burren
247 Elm Street
Davis Square, Somerville
11:00 am | 617 776-6896
burren.com

This event is now sold out. 7,000 runners are expected.
Race commences outside The Burren at 11:00 a.m.
The Burren also hosts a weekly 5K Bur-Run every Monday at 6:45 pm. Details here.
If you're not a runner, then why not relax and enjoy a pint and or a meal from the large menu of traditional Irish and American cuisine as you wait to welcome the runners back.

December 18

Omni Parker House Presents:
A Very Victorian Christmas Carol

60 School Street, Boston
617 227-8600 | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
omnihotels.com | Purchase tickets here

The historic Omni Parker House hosts a dramatic performance of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Actor Al LePage brings this classic tale to life in the very hotel where Dickens himself first read his story in America.

December 23

Áine Minogue in Concert
To Warm the Winter's Night

Club Passim
47 Palmer Streer, Cambridge
7:00 pm | $20 - $18 | clubpassim.org

Aine's harp has entertained Presidents and Prime Ministers. She is a regular performer at folk festivals and concerts throughout the world. Her recordings include The Mysts of Time, Between the Worlds, Circle of the Sun, Celtic Meditation Music, Celtic Lamentations, Celtic Pilgrimage, and most recently a collaboration with filmmaker Michael Yip entitled Winter, A Meditation. Don't miss this beautiful Christmas concert.

December 28

JFK Library Presents: Catskill Puppet Theater - The Willow Girl

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Columbia Point, Boston
10:30-11:30 am | Free Performances For Children Ages 5 and Up
617 514-1644 - - Reservations required | jfklibrary.org | Register here

When a young Chinese girl immigrates to the American frontier, she faces discrimination in a swirl of other immigrants and cultures. Find out what happens when they all discover the magic of the beautiful Willow Tree. The performance features an animated giant willow tree and blends humor, mystery, drama, and magical effects.

December 31

Burren New Year's Eve Party

The Burren Pub
247 Elm Street, Davis Square, Somerville
617 776-6896 | burren.com

Celebrate the New Year at Boston's famous traditional Irish pub. Featuring brilliant Galway fiddler Helena Delaney and her all-star cast of stellar traditional musicians for a rousing session to welcome the New Year. In the Back Room, Red Square, New England’s premier cover band, is holding court. Admission is $20

December 31

Black Rose New Year's Eve Party

160 State Street, Boston
4 to 9 pm | Check back for details
617 742-2286 | irishconnection.com

The Black Rose Pub near Faneuil Hall, was recently voted Boston’s Best Irish Pub. Check out the Irish New Year’s Eve Dinner on December 31 between 5:00-10:00 p.m. The $60 charge includes a three-course dinner, two drinks and a pint of Guinness to welcome the New Year. Throughout the night are great Irish ballad bands, including Jim Coyle, Celtic Clan and Sunday’s Well.

December 31

Four Green Fields New Year's Eve Party

One Boston Place, Boston
617 367-4747 | fourgreenfields.com

Four Green Fields, famous for its full sized Irish cottage on the premises, has booked the Prodigals, considered one of the best Irish trad-rock bands, for its first New Year's Eve celebrations.
Admission is $20.

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