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SUMMARY:A Community Concert with Alastair Moock and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Grammy-nominated family musician Alastair Moock brings his unique brand of upbeat\, socially-conscious Americana music for all ages to NEMPAC! \nAlastair Moock is an award-winning singer-songwriter; a Grammy-nominated family musician; a social justice and songwriting educator for all ages; and co-founder of The Opening Doors Project\, an anti-racist music organization. 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.” \nPlease join us for this free family concert. We do ask that you register in advance. Details below: \nWHEN: Sunday\, March 2nd from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM \nWHERE: Charlestown Working Theater \nADDRESS: 442 Bunker Hill Avenue\, Charlestown\, MA 02129 \nTICKETS: FREE – REGISTER HERE! \nThis program is supported by the Charlestown Community Impact Fund\, the Massachusetts General Hospital Smart Choices Grant\, and our partners at the Charlestown Working Theater. 
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/a-community-concert-with-alastair-moock/
LOCATION:Charlestown Working Theater\, 442 Bunker Hill St\, Charlestown\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Student Event
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SUMMARY:Adult Program Open House
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Adult Learners! Stop by NEMPAC’s Tileston Building on March 12th anytime from 6 – 7pm for more information on our adult classes and lessons and to take a FREE trial voice lesson and/or an adult guitar or ukulele trial class! With the Spring Session right around the corner\, this is a great opportunity to see what you like before signing up!  Light refreshments will be served. So raise a glass with us and learn about NEMAPC’s Adult Programming! \nNo registration necessary.  Just join us on the day! \nPlease note that this event is for adults 18+. \n 
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/adult-program-open-house/
LOCATION:50 Tileston Street in the North End
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Nights
DESCRIPTION:Open Mic Nights are BACK at Boston Public Market for winter and spring 2025! We loved expanding this community-favorite event to reach even more artists of all abilities and look forward to continuing this collaboration. Join us on Friday\, November 1st at 6 PM for our next installment! Come nosh with the market’s vendors\, grab a drink at the Pine Bar and enjoy live\, local music. An accompanist will be provided. Performance registration will open two weeks prior to the date of the event. *Unlimited audience space is available\, so there is no need for advanced sign up\, unless you plan to perform. \nWe hope you will join us back at Boston Public Market for our first Open Mic Night of 2025. \nWhen: Friday\, March 14th. Doors open at 5:30 PM\, performances begin at 6 PM.   Registration is will be live a couple of weeks before the date of the event. \nWho: ANYONE can sign up to perform as long as they are 18+\, and all are welcome to attend. Performers from the Boston community\, as well as faculty and adult students from our music school\, are invited to participate regardless of age\, experience or instrument! \nWhere: Boston Public Market – 100 Hanover Street\, Boston\, MA 02108 \nRegister to Perform! \nJoin us for a great night out with friends and live entertainment as we expand a community favorite to Boston Public Market! \n 
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/open-mic-nights-12/
LOCATION:Boston Public Market\, 100 Hanover Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Family Movie Musical Night: The Greatest Showman
DESCRIPTION:Bring your family to the theater for a fun musical evening! Sing along to your favorite songs from The Greatest Showman\, while enjoying a movie that everyone will love. Families are encouraged to bring pillows and blankets and wear their comfiest pajamas! Popcorn and light refreshments will be available for purchase.  Recommended for ages 8 to adult.  Details are below: \nWHEN: Friday\, March 14th @ 6 PM \nWHERE: Charlestown Working Theater \nADDRESS: 442 Bunker Hill Avenue\, Charlestown\, MA 02129 \nThis event is FREE.  No registration is needed to attend. \n*Please note\, children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times. \nThis program is supported by the Charlestown Community Impact Fund\, the Massachusetts General Hospital Smart Choices Grant\, and our partners at the Charlestown Working Theater.  \n 
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/family-movie-musical-night-the-greatest-showman/
LOCATION:Charlestown Working Theater\, 442 Bunker Hill St\, Charlestown\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Nights
DESCRIPTION:NEMPAC ‘s Open Mic Night returns to Castle Island Brewing Company in 2025! We are excited to bring NEMPAC’s Open Mic Nights to a new venue and new neighborhood. Join us on Friday\, March 21st at 6:30 PM for our next installment! Grab a beverage from the brewery and enjoy your local community members try out new tunes! \nThis exciting partnership allows us to engage with a new Boston community and showcase a variety of talented artists. We are eager to welcome new and diverse musical performances to the stage. All forms of creative expression are encouraged. \nClick to Sign Up and Perform! \n*Unlimited audience space is available\, so there is no need for advanced sign up\, unless you plan to perform. \nWe hope you will join us at Castle Island Brewing Company for our Open Mic Nights of 2025. \nWhen: Friday\, March 21st. Brewery opens at 5 PM\, performances begin at 6:30 PM. \nWho: ANYONE can sign up to perform as long as they are 18+\, and all are welcome to attend. Performers from the Boston community\, as well as faculty and adult students from our music school\, are invited to participate regardless of age\, experience or instrument!  *** Please note that the brewery is 21+ AFTER 8 PM! \nWhere: Castle Island Brewing Company – 10 Old Colony Avenue\, Boston\, MA 02127 \n 
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/open-mic-nights-16/
LOCATION:Castle Island Brewing Company\, 10 Old Colony Avenue\, Boston\, 02127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Persian Songs Old + New - Sold Out!
DESCRIPTION:Please note this concert is SOLD OUT! \nPart of NEMPAC’s collaborative new Artist Series\, Vanessa Naghdi\, Fred Springer\, and Sepehr Davallou will present Persian Songs Old + New\, a concert featuring well-known Persian songs as well as new and contemporary songs by Persian composers. This concert will amplify the voices of this underrepresented group\, bringing awareness\, understanding\, and the celebration of different cultures. \nThe beauty in Persian culture is that it spans centuries of time—and throughout its history—has been connected to all generations\, both in the past and now in the present. Vanessa Naghdi is half-Persian and much of her family is from Iran.  Sepehr Davallou is an Iranian citizen living and working in Boston\, having just finished graduate studies at New England Conservatory. There is a sizable Persian community in the Boston area who greatly appreciate and support the arts\, music\, and literature\, as these areas of artistic expression are so much a part of Persian culture. The melodies and texts presented in this concert will present beautiful songs that can be connected to—and understood by—anyone and everyone\, bringing together different people from diverse communities. \nBy presenting this concert at the Bijou de la Vida Gallery\, owned by Iranian art collector Ramin Khoshatefeh\, these artists will present an immersive experience surrounded by many pieces of Persian artwork. This unique\, non-traditional space reflects the music being performed and is a welcoming\, intimate space for community members to feel a sense of belonging. \nThis concert will feature Pop\, Folks\, World\, Traditional\, and Classical music\, with the talents of the following artists: \nVanessa Naghdi: Voice\nFred Springer: Guitar\nSepehr Davallou: Piano \nDATE: Friday\, March 21st 2025 at 7 PM\nVENUE: Bijou de la Vida Gallery\nADDRESS: 390 Commercial Street\, Boston\, MA 02113  | North End \nPurchase Tickets Here! \n\n\n\n\nABOUT VANESSA NAGHDI: Vanessa Naghdi is a Persian-American soprano originally from the Washington\, D.C. area. This past season\, she made her international debut as Cleopatra with Opéra Queens and sang as Soprano Soloist in Exsultate\, jubilate with Salem Philharmonic Orchestra. She has performed with various opera companies and has been awarded by the Dorothy Lincoln Smith Voice Competition and The American Prize in Vocal Performance.\n\n\n\nABOUT FRED SPRINGER: Fred Springer is an artist dedicated to sharing music and art through performance\, outreach\, and education. He has performed across three continents and has won top prizes in international solo guitar and ensemble competitions. He holds degrees in Classical Guitar Performance and Art History and arranges music for guitar with a passion for visual art and film.\n\n\n\nABOUT SEPEHR DAVALLOU: Sepehr Davallou is a pianist\, coach\, and aspiring conductor\, having recently completed a vocal coaching degree at New England Conservatory. He holds a Master’s degree in Collaborative Piano from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Tehran. Sepehr has taught piano\, harmony\, and solfege at various music schools and has served as a teaching assistant at NEC.\n\nView and download Translations below:
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/persian-songs-old-new/
LOCATION:Bijou de la Vida Gallery\, 390 Commercial Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:NEMPAC Junior Trouper's Winnie the Pooh
DESCRIPTION:NEMPAC Junior Troupers presents Winnie the Pooh\, By A. A. Milne\, adapted by Kathryn Schultz Miller. Two classes\, 33 students grades 1 & 2\, have combined to bring this classic tale to life! \nWHAT:  NEMPAC Junior Troupers present Winnie the Pooh\nWHEN: Friday\, March 28th @ 6 PM and Saturday\, March 29th @ 3 PM\nWHERE: Charlestown Working Theater\nADDRESS: 442 Bunker Hill St\, Charlestown\, MA 02129 \n*Please note that tickets are limited to parents/caregivers of our students at this time.  If more tickets open up we will communicate that. \n 
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/nempac-junior-troupers-winnie-the-pooh/2025-03-28/
LOCATION:Charlestown Working Theater\, 442 Bunker Hill St\, Charlestown\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student Event
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SUMMARY:NEMPAC Junior Trouper's Winnie the Pooh
DESCRIPTION:NEMPAC Junior Troupers presents Winnie the Pooh\, By A. A. Milne\, adapted by Kathryn Schultz Miller. Two classes\, 33 students grades 1 & 2\, have combined to bring this classic tale to life! \nWHAT:  NEMPAC Junior Troupers present Winnie the Pooh\nWHEN: Friday\, March 28th @ 6 PM and Saturday\, March 29th @ 3 PM\nWHERE: Charlestown Working Theater\nADDRESS: 442 Bunker Hill St\, Charlestown\, MA 02129 \n*Please note that tickets are limited to parents/caregivers of our students at this time.  If more tickets open up we will communicate that. \n 
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/nempac-junior-troupers-winnie-the-pooh/2025-03-29/
LOCATION:Charlestown Working Theater\, 442 Bunker Hill St\, Charlestown\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student Event
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