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Tanglewood Shed
Country
Music Special
For 75 years, the Boston
Symphony Orchestra has
headed to the pastoral acreage
of Tanglewood
in residence, composing and
fine-tuning their own crafts.
And, of course, there are
public performances.
In this celebratory
75th year, the box office is
buzzing with scheduled
concerts by James Taylor
(a Tanglewood Fourth of
July tradition), cellist Yo-Yo
Ma with the Silk Road Ensemble, trumpeter
Chris Botti, and violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter. Other highlights include some eight
musical premieres, two historical concerts
from Tanglewood’s first season in 1937 (an all-Beethoven opener and, later, an all-Wagner
performance), and perhaps the fete of the
summer—composer John Williams’ 80th
birthday celebration. 888-266-1200;
tanglewood.org.
Tanglewood is no vacation for the hundreds
of musicians, but rather is an intensive learning, teaching and performing festival that
includes guests from all genres of the arts.
Set on many tree-covered, rolling acres in
western Massachusetts, the grounds include
several stages (indoor and outdoor) and studios where talented protégés practice their
scales with master musicians and singers.
Meanwhile, master musicians and singers are
Coriolanus
Comes to the
Commonwealth
Apropos for this
election year with
a climate of civil
Company stages
an open-air produc-
tion of Coriolanus
on the Boston
Common, July
25–Aug. 12. Writ-
ten more than
400 years ago,
the Bard’s tale of
politics and revo-
lution, honor and
trust, haves versus
have-nots mirrors
contemporary local
and international
politics. The play
follows the rise
and fall of a great
politician and
soldier who
carries the
day on
the battle-
field yet
struggles
within the
parameters of
government and
public opinion.
commshakes.org.
unrest in the air,
the Commonwealth
Shakespeare
ave
Date
BOSTON HARBOR
the
Summer in
the City
Ongoing
With its prime waterfront location, the Boston Harbor Hotel hosts
live music (soul, oldies
and jazz) on a floating
stage, Tuesday through
Thursday nights, and
movies on Fridays.
bhh.com
CHARLESTOWN
Tall Ships
Through July 6
A fleet of tall ships and
naval vessels from
around the world visits
Boston to commemo-
rate the bicentennial of
the War of 1812 and the
role the USS Constitution
(the oldest U.S. warship
still in commission)
played in the conflict.
visit1812.com
CHRISTOPHER
COLUMBUS PARK
Waterfront
Park Performing
Arts Series
Tuesdays in
August
From opera to ballet to
modern dance to swing
bands, a flotilla of stage
artists performs, fol-
lowed by the screening
of a film. 617-635-3911;
cityofboston.gov
NORTH END
Fisherman’s
Feast
Aug. 16–19
Celebrate the bounty
of our local waters with
a Sicilian street party
that includes live music,
crafts and, of course,
plenty of Italian food.
fishermansfeast.com
GLOUCESTER
32nd Annual
Gloucester
Waterfront
Festival
Aug. 18–19
The fun begins with a
pancake breakfast followed by displays of
more than 175 juried
artists and craftspeople,
live music, antique cars
and a traditional New
England lobster bake.
castleberryfairs.com
