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Special Exhibit
"In Her Voice: Jacqueline Kennedy the White House Years" Exhibit

This special 50th anniversary exhibit presents treasures from the ceremonial events building up to the inaugural -- JFK’s farewell to his home state of Massachusetts; his arrival in Washington at an inaugural eve gala -- and from the inaugural ceremony itself.

Through November

Isle Inn Tours -- City Vogue, Country Chic

Isle Inn Tours
1023 Queen Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
From $876 (40% off) | 1-800-237-9376 | isleinntours.com

Experience five-star style and service at three of the finest contemporary Irish hotels. Spend 2 nights at each of these luxurious properties. Complimentary cocktails, room upgrades, dinner at a Michelin Star Restaurant are just some of the perks you will enjoy on this indulgent five-star escape. Dylan, Dublin - Decadent elegance in the heart of Dublin City | The Cliff House Hotel, Waterford - Cliff top luxury with stunning views of Ardmore Bay | The Ross Hotel, Killarney - A chic, boutique hotel in the heart of Killarney.

Through November 13

Huntington Theatre Company Presents:
Before I Leave You

Huntington Theatre Company
The Calderwood Pavilion at BCA
527 Tremont Street, Boston
617 266-0800 | huntingtontheatre.org

In a blink, Emily's Harvard Square world falls apart. Her husband Koji suddenly embraces his Asian roots. Her friend Jeremy's work on his novel gets interrupted by a health scare and his sister Trish moving in. Four longtime friends face too much past and too little future in this moving new comedy.

November 1-6

ArtsEmerson Presents: Mabou Mines Dollhouse
Adapted from A Doll’s House By Henrik Ibsen

The Cutler Majestic Theatre
219 Tremont Street, Boston
617 824-8400 | artsemerson.org

Directed by Lee Breuer.
An intrepid twist on Ibsen’s classic play has the all-powerful male characters less that 4 ½ feet tall and the women six feet tall.

November 5

BRT Presents: Long Time Courting

Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI
8:00 pm |$13 advanced, $15 show day
401 725-9272 | riverfolk.org/

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November 5-13

Isle Inn Tours -- Celtic Footsteps

Isle Inn Tours
1023 Queen Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
$1295 | 1-800-237-9376 | isleinntours.com

Follow in the footsteps of legendary giants, and walk the path of the illustrious builders in the shipyard of the ill-fated Titanic. Explore the dramatic scenery of the majestic Cliffs of Moher, and the extraordinary history of Ireland's most notable cities. Cruise along Ireland's only fjord, and walk atop Ireland's only remaining walled city. Discover the megalithic passage graves of Newgrange, and delight in some of Ireland's liveliest entertainment in Dublin. This tour is both entertaining and educational!

November 7-12

ArtsEmerson Presents: Moby Dick
Gare St. Lazare Players Ireland

The Black Box at Paramount Center
559 Washington Street, Boston
617 824-8400 | artsemerson.org

Written by Herman Melville | Adapted by Conor Lovett & Judy Hegarty Lovett.
An engaging one-man show by Irish actor Conor Lovett holds audiences spellbound with this classic tale of a mythic sea monster, vengeful Cptain Ahab, and the epic journey aboard the Pequod. The music by Marin Lewis provides a poetic counterpoint to Ahab’s fanatical quest.

November 7

JFK Library Presents:
A Conversation with Stephen King

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Columbia Point, Boston
1:30-2:30 pm | Forums are free and open to the public with reservations
Reservations: 617-514-1644 | jfklibrary.org

Stephen King reads from his new novel, 11/22/63 and discusses his long literary career with novelist Tom Perrotta.

November 8

Josh Groban: Straight To You Tour - - WIN FREE TIX!

Verizon Wireless Arena
555 Elm St., Manchester, NH
7:30 pm | livenation.com

As part of a North American tour, singer-songwriter Josh Groban is coming to the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, NH this fall with his Straight to You Tour, named for a song from his album Illuminations. The 30-year-old singer, born in California and now living in New York, has become one of the world’s best selling performers.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW WINNERS OF FREE TIX!

November 9

Josh Groban: Straight To You Tour - - WIN FREE TIX!

Dunkin' Donuts Center
1 Lasalle SQ, Providence, RI
7:30 pm | ticketmaster.com

As part of a North American tour, singer-songwriter Josh Groban is coming to the Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence, RH this fall with his Straight to You Tour, named for a song from his album Illuminations. The 30-year-old singer, born in California and now living in New York, has become one of the world’s best selling performers.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW WINNERS OF FREE TIX!

November 10-11

Irish Echo Presents
Golden Awards Luncheon & Forum

Seaport Boston Hotel
200 Seaport Blvd, Boston
irishecho.com/boston

The Irish Echo Newspaper is hosting its 4th annual Golden Bridges Awards & Showcase at the Seaport Boston Hotel on November 10-11, 2011. The awards spotlight Bostonians who are building business alliances and academic partnerships between Boston and Ireland, with an emphasis on the Northwest of Ireland.

November 11-December 10

Huntington Theatre Company Presents:
Captors

Huntington Theatre Company
BU Theatre, Avenue of the Arts
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.

November 12

BRT Presents: Tony Mcmanus - Scottish guitar virtuoso

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

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November 15

Concert by Gráinne Murphy and Kathleen Boyle
Gaelic Roots Music, Song, Dance, Workshop and Lecture Series

Irish Fiddle, Piano, and Accordion. The Gaelic Roots series is directed by Séamus Connolly, Sullivan Artist-in-Residence and sponsored by the Center for Irish Programs at Boston College.

November 15-20

ArtsEmerson Presents: Angel Reapers
A Shaker Musical

Cutler Majestic Theatre
219 Tremont Street, Boston
617 824-8400 | artsemerson.org

Directed and Choreographed by Martha Clarke | Written by Alfred Uhry.
A lively song and dance piece that combines traditional Shaker music and tales of sexual repression to tell a history-based story about the life of Ann Lee.

November 17

American Ireland Fund
30th Annual Boston Gala

The Westin Boston Waterfront
425 Summer Street, Boston
Tickets: Steve Greeley, Executive Director
617 574-0720 | sgreeley@irlfunds.org | irlfunds.org | Directions
Cocktails: 6:30 pm, Dinner/Dancing: 8:00 pm

Dinner Chairman: James Boyle, President, John Hancock Financial Services. Dinner Vice Chairman: Peter Eastwood, President & Chief Executive Officer, Chartis U.S. Honoree: David McCullough, Author & Historian
Awarded the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award and the Presidential Medal of Freedom – the nation’s highest civilian award.

November 18

JFK Library Presents:
A Conversation with Annie Leibovitz

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Columbia Point, Boston
5:00-6:30 p.m. pm | Forums are free and open to the public with reservations
Reservations: 617-514-1644 | jfklibrary.org

Annie Leibovitz discusses her new book, Pilgrimage, which explores the places where the people who have inspired her have worked. The book includes the homes of Henry David Thoreau, Eleanor Roosevelt, Marian Anderson, and Abraham Lincoln, among others.

November 19

Patrick Ball – Harp & Storytelling

Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI
8:00 pm concert | $13.00 advance, $15.00 show day
401 725-9272 | riverfolk.org/

Patrick Ball is one of the premier Celtic harp players in the world and also a captivating spoken word artist. In playing the ancient brass-strung harp of Ireland with its crystalline, bell-like voice, and in performing marvelous tales of wit and enchantment, Ball not only brings new life to two cherished traditions, but blends them to create a richly theatrical and hauntingly beautiful performance.

November 21

JFK Library Presents:
A Conversation with Harry Belafonte

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

Harry Belafonte discusses his new memoir, My Song with award-winning television host and journalist Liz Walker.

November 22
(This show has been moved to May 7 - - previously sold tickets will be honored)

The Priests - - WIN FREE TIX!

Wilbur Theatre
246 Tremont Street, Boston
7:30 pm concert | $46.05 - $84.95 | ticketmaster.com

Hailing from Northern Ireland, Fathers Martin O'Hagan, Eugene O'Hagan and David Delargy, better known as The Priests, will perform at the Wilbur, as part of their first U.S. concert tour on November 22. To date, they have sold over 3 million copies of their debut album, which sold so quickly that it secured them a place in the Guinness Book of World Records as the fastest-selling classical debut of all time.
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November 26

BRT Homecoming Concert Fundraiser

Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI
8:00 pm concert | $20 | 401 725-9272 | riverfolk.org/

Featuring Atwater-Donnelly, Sheila Falls-Keohane, The Miller Family, Robbie O'Connell, Torrin Ryan, and Pendragon! BRT's 11th annual fund-raiser features some of the best of Rhode Island's homegrown talent. All proceeds go toward future programming.
Silent auction at 7 pm.

November 30

The Black Rose - - Celebrating 35 Years!

160 State Street, Boston
blackroseboston.com

To celebrate its 35th anniversary as one of America’s premier Irish pubs, the Black Rose is rolling back the cost of a pint of Guinness to 1976 prices the week of November 27, 2011. As always, enjoy live Irish music seven days a week and a great menu of Irish fare and Boston specials.
Happy Birthday to The Black Rose!

November 30

JFK Library Presents:
Chris Matthews on JFK

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

Chris Matthews, host of Hardball, discusses his new biography, Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero, with former Boston Globe editor Marty Nolan.

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