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Footlight Club’s ‘Tuck Everlasting’ Opens Saturday and Asks: What Would You Do If You Had All Eternity?

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The Footlight Club closes its 147th season with the musical Tuck Everlasting, which opens on Saturday. The musical is based on the best-selling children's classic novel by Natalie Babbitt, and the musical poses the question: What would you do if you had all eternity? The musical is about 11-year old Winnie Foster, who learns about the Tuck family's unending youth, and she must fight to protect their secret from those who would do anything for a chance at eternal life. As her adventure unfolds, Winnie faces an extraordinary choice: return to her life, or continue with the Tucks on their infinite journey. “I think everyone will enjoy Tuck!

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Wenham Street Cinema 2024 Season Schedule 

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The Wenham Street Cinema released their 2024 season schedule, and the first showing is a Boston Marathon Watch Party on April 15. The following was provided by Matt Shuman of the Wenham Street Cinema. Wenham Street Cinema 2024 Season Schedule 

Wenham Street Cinema builds community through free film screenings, concerts, and other events. If you are able, please bring your own chair, and help contribute to the sense of community by bringing food or drink to share. If you’d like to get on the email list please send an email to matt.shuman@gmail.com.

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Celebrate Ula Cafe Owner’s New Book ‘Wander Woman’ on International Women’s Day

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Beth Santos has a lot going on in her life. Santos co-owns Ula Cafe, runs an international community of women who like to travel, and is now a published author. The Egleston Square resident bought the cafe with her husband in June 2021, and it's the perfect place to host a launch party of her first book, Wander Woman: How to Reclaim Your Space, Find Your Voice, and Travel the World, Solo on International Women's Day. Santos answered questions from Jamaica Plain News about the cafe, her book, traveling solo, and more. Q: Please tell us about the event on March 8.

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Power Went from FBI’s Most Wanted List to Jamaica Plain Real Estate Agent

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In a 10-year window of time, Katherine Power went from being on the lam using an alias in Oregon, to turning herself in, serving prison time, and then began selling real estate in Jamaica Plain resident. Power was a Vietnam War protestor and was involved with a botched bank robbery that ended in the death of a Boston Police officer. That led to her being on the FBI's Most Wanted List for 23 years. She now lives in Concord, and works at a real estate office on Centre Street. She recently spoke a the Loring Greenough House about her new book Surrender: My Journey from Guerrilla to Grandmother.

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NewGal Concert Series Spans Spectrum of Sound, Led by Jamaica Plain’s Sarah Bob

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Longtime Jamaica Plain resident Sarah Bob is the director, pianist and founder of the New Gallery Concert Series. She fielded questions about the series, her musical career, performing in Jamaica Plain, and more. What is the New Gallery Concert Series and why did you want to create it? Bob: The New Gallery Concert Series is a coming together of new music and new visual art. Everyone involved is alive, high quality, and kind.

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JP Library Exhibit: Keddy’s ‘Women’s Work’ Exhibit Highlights Significance of Women’s Labor During Last 150 Years

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The newest art exhibit at the Jamaica Plain Branch Library Jane Keddy's Women’s Work. Jane Keddy is a versatile artist with expertise in printmaking and textile art, exploring various mediums such as ecoprinting, shibori, and textile collage. She began her artistic journey with batik, and expanded into silkscreen printing on paper and fabric. "Women’s Work" comprises fabric panels crafted by Keddy that integrate vintage textiles, photographs, and stitching to depict women in both traditional and non-traditional occupations. The collection illustrates the diversity and significance of women’s labor during the past 150 years, offering a poignant homage to the history of working women through textiles and photography.

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Come and Sing with SingPositive: Intergenerational Community Jamaica Plain Choir

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SingPostive is an intergenerational community choir based in Jamaica Plain, directed by Lexi Ugelow and Lysander Jaffe -- and community members are encouraged to participate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=23&v=bANVPEIcT8I&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fmail.google.com%2F&embeds_referring_origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmail.google.com&source_ve_path=Mjg2NjY&feature=emb_logo
Joel Sindelar founded the choir in 2012, and it has since grown into a vibrant community where singers of all ages make music together. We sing fun, eclectic music from many different styles, from folk to world to musical theatre and R&B, and we offer musical programming for the whole family, including Kids Choir, ukulele class, and supervised playground time for younger children during the Adult Choir portion of rehearsal. Kids younger than 3 join for free! Frequently Asked Questions:
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Enjoy the ‘Sweat’: Opening This Weekend at Footlight Club

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The Footlight Club's newest production Sweat tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives toiling together in a factory. Opening this weekend, the play written by Lynn Nottage, is full of warm humor and tremendous heart. As coworkers do, they became friends by enjoying drinks together, sharing secrets and laughs. "But when layoffs and picket lines begin to chip away at their trust, the friends find themselves pitted against each other in a heart-wrenching fight to stay afloat," describes The Footlight Club's website. Sweat opens on Saturday, Feb.

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‘Theresienstadt Unveiled’ Exhibit at Jameson & Thompson Gallery Captures Haunting Legacy of Concentration Camp

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Photographer Curtis Speer's exhibit at the Jameson & Thompson Gallery has captured the haunting legacy of Theresienstadt, a concentration camp from the Holocaust. "His photos tell a story of the camp known for its use in Nazi propaganda, and the harsh reality of the suffering that occurred there..." describes the Jameson & Thompson website. "This exhibit isn't just about seeing great art—it's a journey into history, a tribute to resilience, and a reminder of the importance of remembrance. Curtis's work is a blend of artistic beauty and a poignant memorial to the victims of Theresienstadt."

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‘Pursuing Reality’ Exhibit by Jamaica Plain Artist at Arnold Arboretum

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There is still time to see Jamaica Plain resident Jo-Ann Green's digital photo collages art exhibit "Pursuing Reality: Possibilities" at the Arnold Arboretum. Green is donating 50% of sales from the show to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. "I’m hoping that contribution will be significant because I’m a patient there," said Green. The show is in the Hunnewell Building, daily from 10 am to 4 pm (except Wednesdays). The show ends on Feb.

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