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The Weekend: Fun at Constitution Museum, MHS Band Pops Concert, More
Make plans for this weekend with this round-up of nearby events, including one pick just for kids.
No plans yet for this weekend? Check out these local events coming on Thursday through Sunday this week—and our pick for kids' event of the weekend.
To find more events (and add your own) check out our calendar.
When/Where: Thursday, May 24, 6:30 p.m. / , 191 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA | Get Directions »
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Why Go: Audition for the 2012 Reaching for the Stars competition, or just come watch the tryouts for $5. This high-intensity performance series takes place over four weeks of auditions (25 contestants per week), followed by semi-final (12 contestants) and final rounds (6 contestants). Three winners will be selected, with the winner receiving $500, a demo recording at a professional studio, and a concert at the Arts at the Armory Cafe. Second place receives $100 and two voice lessons with Gordon Michaels. Third place receives a gift certificate to the Arts at the Armory Cafe. The judges include Gordon Michaels, Jimmy Del Ponte, and Holli Banks. To enter, visit ArtsattheArmory.org and fill out the registration form (please follow instructions closely).
Price: $30 to audition, $5 to watch.
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When/Where: Thursday, May 24 and Friday, May 25, 8 p.m. / 55 Hopkins St., Reading, MA | Get Directions »
Why Go: See 'The Diary of Anne Frank,' newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman, at the Quannapowitt Players community theater. Seventy years ago this July, in an effort to escape the Nazi’s, Otto Frank led his family up the stairs to the attic that was to be their home for almost two years. The Quannapowitt Players dedicate these performances in remembrance of all those who lost their lives to the Holocaust.
Price: $18.
When/Where: Friday, May 25, 7-10 p.m. / , 497 Main St., Melrose, MA | Get Directions »
Why Go: Every Friday night the Common Ground teen center is open for grades 6-9. During the school year Band Nights will take place on selected nights for grades 9-12. No admittance after 9 p.m. There is a $3 fee for entry. All persons attending must complete a waiver on the file website, at the Melrose YMCA or at the Sports Center on Tremont St. Qualified staff supervises the center and coordinates activities. The center offers billards, ping pong, a stand up arcade game, PS2 with Rockband and Guitar Hero, Nintendo Wii, a full sized gym for activities like basketball and dodgeball, board games, and plenty of comfy furniture.
Price: $3.
When/Where: Friday, May 25, 7:30 p.m. / , 590 Main St, Melrose, MA | Get Directions »
Why Go: The Melrose High School Concert Band and Jazz Band are performing at Memorial Hall in Melrose on Friday, May 25 at 7:30 pm. Table seating is available by reservation only. Tables accommodate 8-10 guests and refreshment service is available. This is our most popular seating, so make sure to get your reservation in early by emailing Sandy Shinkwin at jkshink@verizon.net or by calling 781-662-1372.
Price: General admission, $5/adults and $3/students. Table Seating for $8.
When/Where: Friday, May 25, 7-10 p.m. / , 497 Main St., Melrose, MA | Get Directions »
Why Go: Learn about the life of Marines and sailors at sea by learning to march, deciding whether to “sign on” to Constitution, and taking part in other demonstrations and craft activities. Discover Constitution’s history with the new exploratory activity, “Mutinous Expedition: A Quest Based on Honest Truth.”For more information, call (617) 426-1812 or visit www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org.
Price: Free.
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