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A Different Spin
Seeing this Boston-based circus and fine arts entertainment troupe is a truly unique experience. Their fantastic Circus Arts Show is a blast, complete with juggling, acrobatics and maybe even YOU up on stage! With their unique blend of skill and humor, A Different Spin is not to be missed!
adifferentspin.powweb.com/performances.html
Locations and Times:
Hynes Convention Center Exhibit Hall A:
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM , 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM 
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A Major Dance
“Moments in Time”
Performances in various dance disciplines (modern, tap, lyrical and ethnic) from members of the Roxbury Center for the
Performing Arts.
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Locations and Times:
Hynes Convention Center Exhibit Hall C:
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM , 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM , 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Artsy Afternoon with Jen Flores
"Crazy Hat Gear for the New Year!”
Mad Hatters and crazy head gear! Get silly and create fun for the new year making hats and head gear for 2010!
Locations and Times:
Hynes Convention Center Room 203:
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Bee Hive Children's Art Studio and Gallery
Kid's hands-on art! Buzz by and make glittery tiaras, jeweled crowns, colorful hats, magic wands and sparkling necklaces.
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www.beehiveartspace.com
Locations and Times:
Hynes Convention Center Exhibit Hall C:
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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BJ Hickman
Family Festival favorite B.J. Hickman brings his latest comedy audience participation show to Boston. The New England Performer returns with his magic bunny and lots of silly surprises.
www.bjhickman.com
Locations and Times:
Hynes Convention Center Room 313:
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM , 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM , 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
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Bombay Cinema
Boston’s own Bombay Cinema programs the best of Bollywood film for First Night. Click on the film title below to jump to the synopsis.
All Bollywood films are in Hindi with subtitles in English
12:30-3:00 Zubeidaa
3:00-5:30 Lago Raho Munna Bhai
5:30-8:20 Rang De Basanti
8:20-11:00 Om Shanti OM
Zubeidaa
Run Time: 153 minutes
The film begins with Riyaz Rajat Kapoor, Zubeida's son setting out to research her life, and to meet the people who knew her. The story is thus told in the form of memories/reminiscences. Zubeida is a Muslim actress, who's career aspirations are thwarted by her film-producer father Puri who looks down upon a woman in acting. He arranges her marriage to her friend's son, but that breaks up after the birth of her son. Zubeida is now back at her parent's home, sad and depressed. Rose Lilette Dubey her father's mistress tries to cheer-up Zubeida by taking her out. On one of these outings, Zubeida meets Prince Vijayendra Victor Singh of Fatehpur Bajpai. Quite taken with her, the Prince woos and marries her. Zubeida, now the 2nd wife of a Hindu prince, leaves her son behind with her mother Sikri and comes to live at Fatehpur. Here she meets the much older Mandira Devi Rekha the Prince's first wife, learns about the etiquette of being a Rani, and of the duties her husband has towards his first wife. Zubeida's relationship with Mandira whom she calls Mandy didi is tumultuous, seesawing between affection and jealousy. She frets about the restrictions on her as Rani and the choke-hold of royal duties on Victor, often venting out her frustrations at not having her husband to herself. When Victor decides to contest the elections, he relies on Mandira, as his Hindu consort as opposed to Zubeida, to accompany him on his political jaunts. Zubeida, angry at being spurned, in obstinacy takes a decision, which has fatal consequences.
Lago Raho Munna Bhai
Running Time: 145 minutes
In this sequel to the highly successful and much appreciated Munnabhai MBBS , the affable goon Murli Prasad Sharma aka Munna and his trusted aide Circuit are employed by Lucky Singh who's an unscrupulous builder . Munna is in love with the voice of a radio jockey named Jahnvi . He gets to meet her in person after winning a radio contest , and decides to learn about Mahatma Gandhi's life and principles to win her heart . But then something happens which is quite inexplicable : Munna begins to see Mahatma Gandhi in person , who wants to help him . Later , when Jahnvi's house is seized by the corrupt Lucky Singh, Munna embarks upon using Gandhi's principles of truth and non-violence to bring about a change in Lucky Singh's heart.
Rang De Basanti
Running Time: 171 minutes
A young idealistic English filmmaker, Sue, arrives in India to make a film on Indian revolutionaries Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad and their contemporaries and their fight for freedom from the British Raj. Owing to a lack of funds, she recruits students from Delhi University to act in her docu-drama. She finds DJ, who passed out five years back but still wants to be a part of the University because he doesn't think there's too much out there in the real world to look forward to. Karan, the son of Industrialist Rajnath Singhania, who shares an uncomfortable relationship with his father, but continues to live off him, albeit very grudgingly. Aslam, is a middle class Muslim boy, who lives in the by-lanes near Jama Masjid, poet, philosopher and guide to his friends. Sukhi, the group's baby, innocent, vulnerable and with a weakness for only one thing - girls. Laxman Pandey, the fundamentalist in the group, the only one who still believes that politics can make the world a better place and finally Sonia - the sole girl in the group, tomboy and vivacious spirit, engaged to Ajay - the dashing air pilot. Through her film, Sue wishes to showcase to the world the efforts of these young revolutionaries and the enormity of their contribution to the freedom movement in India. What unfolds is the inspiration behind Sue's passion for bringing their story to the world. The twist in the tale is of course the fact that more than just telling the world, Sue's film makes DJ and his friends stop and stare at themselves for being the actual descendants of these great men and never recognizing and celebrating their courage and spirit.
Om Shanti OM
Running Time: 162 minutes
Om Prakash is a junior artist and has dreams to become a hero overnight. Om's mother, Bela Makhija, inspires and encourages her son to become a success. He gets to meet Shanti Priya one day and finds out that she is very popular, after a few misunderstandings, Om finally falls in love with Shanti, but is unable to express it to her. He gets to attend her first film, Dreamy girl, by masquerading as the actor Manoj Kumar. He also saves her in a filming episode from an uncontrollable fire and both became good friends. Om asks her out on a date and she agrees. Om is ecstatic and plans a wonderful evening for her - using props and a film set and several backgrounds in a studio to woo her. And she finally attends but under the pretext of a friend. The following day, Om tries to talk to Shanti on the sets of a film but she looks very preoccupied. He follows her into a make up room,and overhears an argument with top producer Mukesh Mehra. He learns that she is married to him and is expecting his child. Om is shocked, and ends up leaving there, heartbroken. One night, Om notices Mukesh escorting Shanti to the set. He sees it catch fire and realizes that Shanti is trapped inside. Om trys to save Shanti, but is trapped and severely beaten by Mukesh's guard.
www.bombaycinema.com
Locations and Times:
Hynes Convention Center Room 311:
12:30 PM - 11:00 PM
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Boston Green Festival
A mini-version of Boston's expansive Boston GreenFest. Highlights to include SAORI Weaving with 4 looms, John Francis and solar gadgets, Clydia Davenport and eco-storytelling, Friends of Mary Cummings Park, Sewing the GreenFest Quilt with Mela Bush, Neli and Celebrate Balloons, Recycled art activities - butterflies for the Time Tunnel, Steve Shoap - Inventions and Climate Show, Boston GreenFest/Foundation for a Green Future, Inc. showing off Green Roofs & our festival Eco-Gallery, along with Boston FIRST sharing the efforts of its young team members who are creating a sustainable future through technology and robotics.
1:00 - 1:30 Brock and Roll Earth Revival
1:40 - 2:10 Steve Shoap's Climate Show
2:15 - 2:45 Climate Magic with Magician Darren Yong
2:55 - 3:25 Colombian Folklore Music with Juan Carlos Lopez and "La Babilla"
3:30 - 4:00 Salsa with Alex Deras
4:00 - 4:15 Nathan Hale School Choir
4:15 - 4:30 EcoFashion Show featuring Franchesca Salamanca
4:30 - 5:00 Brock and Roll Earth Revival
www.bostongreenfest.org
Locations and Times:
Hynes Convention Center Room 202:
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Chu Ling Dance Academy
"Pink Peacock Sweet Year"
This dance company based in Chinatown delivers a mix of contemporary and traditional Chinese dance spiced with Tai Chi
and Kung Fu.
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www.chulingdance.com
Locations and Times:
Hynes Convention Center Exhibit Hall C:
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM , 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM , 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Cul de Sac
Original instrumental music accompaniment to two short films: The Snowman, Raymond Briggs’ family classic animated by Dianne Jackson and others.
www.culdesac.org
Locations and Times:
Hynes Convention Center Room 200:
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM , 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
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Dan Butterworth Marionettes
The award winning Carnaval del Mundo is a unique experience in puppet theater, with no wall between audience and puppeteer. In a parade of characters for all ages, Dan Butterworth moves from his highly decorated stage out into the audience, relying on music and exquisite movement rather than traditional storytelling.
www.butterworthproductions.com
Locations and Times:
Hynes Convention Center Ballroom:
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM , 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM , 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
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Diane Edgecomb
This performance of Tales of Enchantment by award winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb is sure to have audiences of all ages enthralled. A master of her craft, and winner of a Year's Best Performance Award from the Boston Herald, Diane Edgecomb's style of telling is known for its rich characterizations and zany sense of humor, a delightful combination that has won over audiences wherever she has roamed. A three time Storytelling World Award winner, Diane's popular CD's have received starred reviews in Publisher's Weekly which called Edgecomb, "a virtuoso of the spoken word... an entire cast rolled into one." Innovative and passionate about the deep wisdoms that reside in myth and folktale, she performs worldwide, but calls Boston home. Her fun-filled family storytellings are designed for audiences ages four to forever.
www.livingmyth.com
Locations and Times:
Hynes Convention Center Room 103:
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM , 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM , 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
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Dinoman Exploratorium!
Large dinosaurs will be on display in a relaxed setting, where Dinoman’s own children will discuss and display the family’s recent Wyoming discoveries. Those with a keen interest in these beasts can check out Hadrosaur and Triceratop bones, which will be available to see and touch!
www.icefire.net
Locations and Times:
Hynes Convention Center Exhibit Hall A:
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Downside Up Circus
The Downside-Up Circus is a performing arts collective founded in 2009 by several dedicated and enthusiastic Hampshire College students. Combining a shared passion for the circus arts and a commitment to social change and sustainability, Downside- Up is our answer when people ask us what we are going to do when we graduate college: run away with the circus, of course!
www.downsideupcircus.org
Locations and Times:
Hynes Convention Center Exhibit Hall D:
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM , 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
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Elisa Pearmain
For All to Share: Wise and Witty World Folk Tales with Audience Participation
This performance by three time award-winning author and storyteller will have audiences joining in and feeling good. A First Night favorite for many of these last 20 years, Elisa’s storytelling is full of rich and fun characters and according the Somerville Journal, “her versatile voice, full spectrum of dance-like movements, and portrayal of characters from butterflies to river goddesses, had the children utterly enchanted.” Suitable for ages 3 and up.
www.wisdomtales.com
Locations and Times:
Hynes Convention Center Room 102:
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM , 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM , 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Ellis Paul
Sponsored by The Boston Parents' Paper
Noted singer/songwriter Ellis Paul performs selections from his Parent's Choice Award-winning The Dragonfly Races, his collection of music for kids and people who have kids. Traditional folk themes of world peace and harmony resonate with immediacy, but are delivered with a gentle touch.
www.ellispaul.com/
Locations and Times:
Hynes Convention Center Auditorium:
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM , 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Estrellas Tropicales
These young performers from Mission Hill deliver a synchronized performance featuring baton twirling and dynamic pom-pom shaking.
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Locations and Times:
Hynes Convention Center Exhibit Hall D:
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM , 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
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Face Painting
Imaginations run wild, as face painters transform little faces into works of art!
Locations and Times:
Hynes Convention Center Exhibit Hall C:
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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First Night Drum Central
The master drummers of BatukAxe' and IntaAfrika jam with young musicians from the Argenziano School at Lincoln Park in Somerville and the Trinity Middle Schol in Roxbury. Join them for one big dance party!
www.marcussantos.com
Locations and Times:
Hynes Convention Center Room 302:
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM , 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM , 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
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Fuerza International
Sponsored by The Boston Parents' Paper
“Music and Dances from Our Latin Countries”
Experience modern dances and reggaeton singers, Nino y Saul.
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Locations and Times:
Hynes Convention Center Exhibit Hall C:
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM , 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM , 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Galapagos Puppets
“Fire Cloud Cave.”
The Monkey King brandishes his baton in pursuit of the monsters that have snatched his master, the monk Tang. Will Monkeyand his fellow disciples rescue Tang from the firebreathing monsters who want to eat him? “Fire Cloud Cave” is an episode of the Chinese epic Journey to the West, performed with Chinese hand puppets and traditional choreography. Best for ages 4 through adult.
www.galapagospuppets.com/
Locations and Times:
Hynes Convention Center Room 207:
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM , 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM , 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
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Gerwick Puppets
“Midwinter Magic”
Debussey’s Snowflakes Are Dancing inspired this musical fantasy about two children’s wintry dream. This elaborate show has over 30 whimsical puppets of all sizes and shapes that interpret and visualize the music.
www.gerwickpuppets.com
Locations and Times:
Hynes Convention Center Room 210:
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM , 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM , 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
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Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association
Sponsored by The Epoch Times
Make dynamic dragons, create your own lanterns, decorate firecrackers, dough figurines and more!
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www.gbcca.org
Locations and Times:
Hynes Convention Center Exhibit Hall A:
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Guthrie Family Show
Sponsored by The Boston Parents' Paper
Enjoy the next generation of Guthries. Sarah Lee Guthrie, granddaughter of Woody, along with songwriter and husband Johnny Irion, and some Guthrie kids perform songs from their new recording Go Wagaloo (Smithsonian Folkways). The CD features playful recordings of traditional and new songs, including three songs with Woody Guthrie lyrics never before put to music.
www.sarahleeandjohnny.com
Locations and Times:
Hynes Convention Center Auditorium:
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM , 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
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ImprovBoston Kids Comedy
Geared toward kids 8 – 12, ImprovBoston’s Family Show troupe includes improv scenes and games that are heavy in audience participation.
www.improvboston.com
Locations and Times:
Hynes Convention Center Exhibit Hall A:
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM , 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Magpie Puppets
“Moccasin Stew”
Adapted from a Southwest Native American folktale, Moccasin Stew is the story of Coyote, who is always outwitted by the creatures he wants to eat. The cast includes Hank, the rabbit chef; a Bluefish who sings the blues; a tricky Magic Fish; and a clever Quail who fools Coyote time and time again. Moccasin Stew teaches lessons in forgiveness and resourcefulness
www.magpiepuppets.com
Locations and Times:
Hynes Convention Center Room 206:
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM , 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM , 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
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Maximum Velocity
This professional stunt team features the hottest riders and skaters performing X–ups and 360’s over ramps and undertakers and pelironis on flatland. Sound dizzying? It is!
www.mvst.com
Locations and Times:
Hynes Convention Center Exhibit Hall D:
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM , 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM , 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
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Morgan White, Jr.
Known as one of the premiere trivia experts in the nation and one of only a handful of people who devote their full time to the field of trivia, Morgan White will challenge your knowledge of everything from animation to Boston.
www.morganwhitejr.com
Locations and Times:
Hynes Convention Center Room 104:
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM , 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM , 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
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New England Anime Society
Sponsored by WFNX 101.7FM
Back by popular demand! The New England Anime Society, convention organizers of Anime Boston, presents the best and most popular Japanese animation.
| 1:00pm |
Kimba the White Lion |
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Panda Z |
| 2:00pm |
Science Ninja Team Gatchaman
(aka Battle of the Planets) |
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Cat Soup |
| 3:00pm |
Astro Boy (2003) |
| 3:30pm |
Marmalade Boy |
| 4:00pm |
Fancy Lala |
| 4:30pm |
His and Her Circumstances |
| 5:00pm |
NEAS Event Highlights
Video highlights from past New England Anime Society events |
| 7:30pm |
Paradise Kiss |
| 8:00pm |
Android Kikaider |
| 8:30pm |
Revolutionary Girl Utena |
| 9:00pm |
Mushi-shi |
| 9:30pm |
Nana |
| 10:00pm |
Gurren Lagaan |
| 10:30pm |
Giant Robo - The Day the Earth Stood Still |
www.neanime.org
Locations and Times:
1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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New England Aquarium at the FedEx Family Festival
Coastal Explorations
You might see stars in the sky tonight. Now is your chance to see stars in the water this afternoon. Join the New England Aquarium for an up-close, hands-on experience with live intertidal animals. Discover more about fascinating animals that live in the sea
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www.neaq.org
Locations and Times:
Hynes Convention Center Exhibit Hall A:
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Roots & Shoots
Join Roots & Shoots, a program of the Jane Goodall Institute, for “Peace through the Arts" activities and art projects. Create artwork and messages of hope to be sent to youth in countries experiencing conflict or other loss, and peace doves that youth can fly throughout the night.
www.rootsandshoots.org/
Locations and Times:
Hynes Convention Center Exhibit Hall C:
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Sharon Kennedy
Grammy-nominated storyteller Sharon Kennedy presents two shows entitled:” A Celebration of Irish Stories” and “Stories from Haiti and Latin America.” Come prepared to fall under a mystical Irish spell, chant very silly Irish rhymes, join in with lots of audience participation for the story from Haiti, and laugh very hard at the stories from Ecuador and Mexico.
www.sharonkennedy.com
Locations and Times:
Hynes Convention Center Room 310:
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM , 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM , 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
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SkyRiders
This professional acrobatic trampoline team has won international and Olympic titles performing sky–high single, double and even triple twisting somersaults! They bounce with snow skis, snowboards, wakeboards and hula–hoops.
www.theskyriders.com
Locations and Times:
Hynes Convention Center Exhibit Hall D:
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM , 2:45 PM - 3:00 PM , 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
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Sophia Von Wrangell
“First Night’s Wish”
Write your wishes for 2010 on a postcard and receive it by mail later on in the year. You will be surprised to find out if your wishes came true.
www.sophiasgalaxy.net/aboutus.aspx
Locations and Times:
Hynes Convention Center Exhibit Hall A:
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Yorick's Marionette Theater
“The Sleeping Beauty”
is a 40-minute marionette show for family audiences. Sleeping Beauty is adapted here into a gentle and simplified tale for children 3 to 99 years old. Cast of hand carved wooden marionettes by Dusan Petran and story adaptation by Agnes Novak
home.earthlink.net/~puppetry/
Locations and Times:
Hynes Convention Center Room 208:
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM , 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM , 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
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