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The Boston Symphony Orchestra
Symphony Hall Centennial Gala Concert: October 14, 2000. [Boston, Mass.] : Boston Symphony Orchestra, c2000.
(This publication is an historical addition to the Library's collection on the culture of Boston.)
NA6835.B67 S96 2000.
The web site for the Boston Symphony, www.bso.org, lists all concerts, seating prices and availability of seats in both Boston and the Symphony's summer home at Tanglewood.
Symphony Hall is also used for many types of concerts and events. The calendar for events can be checked at www.bsav.org |
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The Museum of Fine Arts
Hirshler, Erica E. A studio of her own: women artists in Boston, 1870-1940/Erica E. Hirschler; with biographies of the artists by Janet L. Comey and Ellen E. Roberts. Boston: MFA Publications, c2001.
N8354.H57 2001
The Museum of Fine Arts (www.mfa.org) is one of many art institutions in the City of Boston and its environs.
The State Library's neighbor is the Boston Athenaeum. The Athenaeum was recently remodeled, and we have in our collection the following publication:
Slautterback, Catharina. Designing the Boston Athenaeum: 10 ½ at 150/Catharina Slautterback. Boston, Mass: Boston Athenaeum, c1999,
This historic building is on Beacon "Hill." The book includes illustrations and bibliographic references.
Z733.B742 S53 1999 |
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Wilson, Susan. Garden of memories, a guide to historic Forest Hills. [Boston, Mass.]: Forest Hills Educational Trust, c1998.
F73.61 .F7 W55 1998
Forest Hills Cemetery is one of the treasures in the City of Boston. The cemetery is a "garden cemetery." One finds picnickers, dog walkers, beautiful vistas, the only lake in the City of Boston and Victorian sculpture at Forest Hills. Directions and more information are available on their website: www. foresthillstrust.org
The Thursday edition of the BOSTON GLOBE lists all Boston and area concerts, movies, and events of interest. The GLOBE is also on line at www.boston.com.
DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park
DeCordova augmented its position as the region's foremost presenter of modern and contemporary American sculpture by adopting an ambitious program of expansion and continuous renewal. DeCordova currently offers the only permanent public sculpture park in New England. Close to 80 modern and contemporary works grace the 35-acre site. The Museum's new Sculpture Terrace serves as the region's first open air gallery for exhibitions by nationally recognized sculptors. |
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Ahern, Jack (John F.) A guide to the landscape architecture of Boston. Cambridge, Mass. : Hubbard Educational Trust, 1999.
Landscape architecture has influenced Boston's growth and development. It has been diverse and helped play a role for Boston in America's history. There are 193 projects selected for inclusion into this guide.
SB470.54.M4 A35 1999 |
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