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Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Understanding Dyslexia
With Pamela Hook, President, Massachusetts Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
7PM, First Community United Methodist Church, 55 Otis Street, Medford
Workshop is free. Seating is limited so please register. For registration, directions, or questions please contact Kathy Aluia at 781-956-8770 or look4learning@yahoo.com

Friday, March 12, 2010

Tufts Symphony Orchestra
8PM, Distler Performance Hall, Granoff Music Center, 20 Talbot Avenue, Tufts University. Gil Rose leads the TSO in their spring performance, featuring Concerto Competition winner soprano Rebecca Baumwoll. Free. No tickets required.
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Saturday, March 13, 2010

Black History Presentation for Kids
2:00PM-3:30PM, Free, West Medford Community Center, 111 Arlington Street, Medford
Co-sponsored by the New England Alliance of Multiracial Families and the West Medford Community Center. Want to know what it was like in the not too distant past? Come hear Black History Month come alive as a community elder, Mr. William Humphrey, presents basic African-American history from a scientific point of view. He will also share some of his own experiences growing up in the segregated South, including a brief encounter with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Saturday, March 27, 2010

13th Annual “Doc” Kountze Film Festival
11AM-7PM, Cohen Auditorium, Tufts University, 40 Talbot Avenue, Medford
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Saturday, April 10, 2010

Kid’s Day at Tufts University
9:00AM-3:30PM, Tufts University
More than 400 kids typically attend this free, fun-filled day of activities, including kiddy carnival rides, entertainment by Tufts student organizations, game booths, lunch and more. Tufts health services and public safety staff will be on hand to help ensure the well-being of participants. This year’s theme, “Under the Sea,” will feature various games and sports, as well as a chemistry presentation and other fun competitions. Information and registration packets have been sent home with children in the Medford and Somerville public schools. Paper registration forms are due by Friday, March 5. The online registration deadline is Friday, March 26.
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Sunday, April 11, 2010

Sundays at Tufts - Community Concert Series: Russian Festival of Music
3PM, Distler Performance Hall, Granoff Music Center, 20 Talbot Avenue, Tufts University. An exciting combination of Russian classical and traditional/folk music performed by musicians from the area as well as our very own Tufts students! The Festival is to be followed by a reception at the Russian House (101 Talbot Avenue). Free. No tickets required.
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Sunday, April 18, 2010

Sundays at Tufts - Community Concert Series Pairings: Tufts Wind Ensemble
3PM, Distler Performance Hall, Granoff Music Center, 20 Talbot Avenue, Tufts University. Traditional 18th and 19th century harmonie band movements, marches, and early full band pieces are paired with more recent compositions in our look at continuity and innovation in wind band literature. Composers include Mozart, Gabrieli, Ives, and Brant. Free. No tickets required.
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Sunday, April 25, 2010

Sundays at Tufts - Community Concert Series: Advanced Chamber Ensemble
3PM, Distler Performance Hall, Granoff Music Center, 20 Talbot Avenue, Tufts University. Come to see the debut performance of the Tufts Advanced Chamber Ensemble, featuring music from the 17th century to the present. Free. No tickets required.
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Sunday, May 2, 2010

Sundays at Tufts - Community Concert Series: Arabic Ensemble
3PM, Distler Performance Hall, Granoff Music Center, 20 Talbot Avenue, Tufts University. Tufts Takht, the Arabic Music Ensemble, will perform vocal and instrumental music from the Near East.
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