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Come Hear Tomorrow: Stave Sessions, March 21-24
| | Stave Sessions delivers four nights of cross-pollinated music by brilliant contemporary musicians with little use for labels or rules; an uptown home for the emerging, the experimental and the collaborative.
Join us at one or all of the performances, featuring Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society, yMusic, Melissa Aldana, and TIGUE with Innov Gnawa. The concerts take place at 160 Mass Ave., an intimate space at Berklee College of Music.
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South American Cowboys Bring Fancy Footwork to the Shubert! | | We’re just weeks away from the Boston debut of Argentina’s Che Malambo, a thrilling, percussive dance and music spectacle that celebrates the unique South American cowboy tradition of the gaucho. This powerhouse all-male company of 14 gauchos is directed by French choreographer and former ballet dancer, Gilles Brinas. Che Malambo brings fiery Malambo traditions and virtuosic dancing to the stage for an exhilarating and entertaining show that is perfect for the entire family. There's still time to reserve your seats for their two performances at the Boch Center Shubert Theatre: March 31 and April 1. |
Calling All Young Professionals! | Make a splash at great performances and parties with Celebrity Society, the hottest club for young professional arts lovers in Boston! Join us for one of these upcoming events:
Darcy James Argue's Secret Society
Stave Sessions
March 23, 2017
Reception at 7:30pm, Show at 8:30pm
160 Mass Ave.
Don't miss the thrilling performance of this 18-piece big band, celebrated for their "slashing fury and awesome full-ensemble precision" (The New York Jazz Record). Join the Celebrity Society for complimentary snacks and drinks before the show. Tickets are $25.
An Evening with Alvin Ailey
April 28, 2017
Show at 8pm, Boch Center Wang Theatre
After-Party at 10pm, W Boston
Join us for another incredible performance by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater! This $45 ticket (53% off the original price) includes the performance and after-party, featuring appetizers and a beer and wine bar. Come mingle with the dancers!
Limited Availability: To buy tickets, join the Celebrity Society and contact [email protected].
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Neighborhood Arts This Month | After visiting five Boston public schools next week, the Guy Mendilow Ensemble (GME) will bring its world and ladino music to two community concerts. Join us Saturday, March 11 (3pm), at the Kroc Center in Dorchester for the Boston debut of "Three Sides to Every Story" with GME and the Boston City Singers. Medilow shares more on the background of this captivating program in our blog. On Sunday, March 12 (Noon), the GME musicians perform a family concert at the South End's St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. Both events are free and open to the public, though we recommend you RSVP to reserve your seats!
RSVP to March 11 Concert >>
RSVP to March 12 Concert >>
We're also excited for a series of workshops that composer-drummer Ryan Edwards and choreographer Yo-El Cassell will lead this month at the Boston Community Leadership Academy. The workshops will culminate with a performance on April 7 (7:30pm) featuring a rhythm piece composed by BCLA students and performed by BCLA dancers.
Next month, come celebrate spring with us in an afternoon of dance and song! On April 1 at 4pm, pan-latin ensemble Sol y Canto returns to the South End’s Villa Victoria for a family concert. They will be joined by youth dancers from the Veronica Robles Cultural Center. RSVP to save your spot!
For more information and to RSVP for our upcoming events, visit the Celebrity Series Community Calendar.
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5 Things You Don't Know about Kodo | Taiko drumming is an artform that transcends borders, genre, and time – now cherished and admired around the world thanks to the work of Japan's Kodo Taiko Performing Arts Ensemble. Currently celebrating its 35th anniversary, Kodo will bring its DADAN 2017 tour to Boston's Symphony Hall this month. Whether you’ve seen this inspirational troupe in a previous Celebrity Series season or you’re brand new to the world of taiko, we have a feeling there are still a few things you don’t know about Kodo.
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And the Winner Is...
| This exciting video launched our February Play Your Part campaign and we encouraged everyone to play their part and support Celebrity Series. Thank you to all of our generous supporters who participated in February. There is still time to make a difference in the lives of those who are impacted by live performing arts. Make a gift today!
Congratulations to Richard Tuck, our Play Your Part campaign winner who will receive a complimentary 3 event subscription for the 2017-2018 season! |
Save the Date: New Season Announcement! | The Celebrity Series team is hard at work preparing for the 2017-18 Season, and we can't wait to share those details with you! Mark your calendars, set a reminder, and keep an eye on your inbox: The new season goes on sale April 19!
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