September 26--October 2
THUR
MUSIC
MIT Guest Artist Series (String Quartets): MIT Chapel, 12:05pm, free.
Music at the Gardner Museum: Frank Graves, violin; Angela Vanstory, piano.
El Eco (South American Jazz): 8:00pm to 12:30, free, at the Landmark Inn in Boston.
Boston Museum Trio with Christopher Krueger om Concert at the Museum of Fine Arts: 8:00pm, Remis Auditorium, $8 for MFA members, students, and senior citizens, $10 general admission.
LECTURES
Gallery Talks at MFA: The Aesthetics of Old Kingdom Art; Edward Brovarski, meet at Information Center in the West Wing at 11:00am.
Boston University to Host Sensory Intergration Conference: A faculty of six leading sensory integration researchers will present info. on a wide range of problems, including autism and dyslexia. For more info. cal 353-2727.
Terrorism: The New Warfare: 7:30pm, Duxbury Art Complex. 189 Alden Street.
The Fight for Socialism: Marxist Class Series-"Socialism vs. Capitalism," Emerson 305, 7:30 to 9:00pm, sponsored by Friends of the Spartacus Youth League.
Power, Image, Compensation Conference: Boston Architectural Center, 5:30pm.
Political and Economic Perspectives of Latin America: Rodrigo LLoreda Ciacedo, Ambassador of Colombia to the United States, Sever hall 113, Harvard Yard, 8 pm.
EXHIBITS
The Last Jews of Radauti: Dreitzer Gallery, Springhold Theatre, Brandies University, for more information call (617) 647-2403.
SPECIAL
Nick's Comedy Stop Celebrity Series: Professor Irwin Corey, Box Office: 482-0930, 9 pm.
FRI/SAT
THEATRE
To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday: 8 pm, Alley Theatre at 1253 Cambridge St., Inman Square, for more info. call 491-8166.
MUSIC
Mirror Image: 6 pm and 7 pm, Memorial Hall.
Donna Stoering, pianist debut: Friday at Edward Pickman Hall of the Longy School of Music (1 Follen Street, Cambridge), 8 pm, fon ticket info. call (617) 437-0231.
Chamber Music in Watertown: Flute and piano recital, Friday at 8 pm, First Parish Church of Watertown, corner of Church and Summer Streets, for reservations or info. call 527-0225 or 484-3049.
Live at Jacks: Sept.27: Bamboo Gang, Sept.28: Down Avenue plus Judy's Ting Head plus Picture This, Sept.29: 4 to 8 pm Jam Session with T.J. Colt, evening Beat Aid, 925 Mass. Ave. or 491-7800.
Feitico: Fri. and Sat., 8 pm to 12:30, 300 Faneuil Hall Marketplace.
Anthony and Joseph Paratore, Duo-pianists: Sat. at 8 pm, Jordan Hall at New England Conservatory, for more info. call 536-2412.
Louie Belson Set for Opera House: Legends of Music Series, Friday at 8 pm, at the Opera House, 539 Wash. ST.
Athens Festival, ALEA III performing arts ensemble: 8 pm, Sept.27 and 28, Boston Uneversity Concert Hall, for further info. call 617-353-3340.
KUCYNA Competition Finals: Sept.27 and 28, at 8 pm, Boston University Concert Hall.
LECTURES
El Salvador: Eyewitness Report: Gus Newport, Mayor of Berkeley, CA, Saturday at 8 pm, Roxbury Community College, 625 Huntington Ave., Rm.307-Km Boston, call 492-8699.
New Appreciation of American Porcelain: Seminar by J. Garrison Stradling at the Jones Gallery of Glass and Ceramics, Sebago, Maine, Saturday at 11:00am, call 207-787-3370.
Gallery Talks: The Art of John Singleton Copely: Saturday at 12:00 noon, by Barbara T. Martin, meet at MFA Information Center in the West Wing.
Psychophysiology of Emotion and Health: A Systems Approach: Professor Gary Schwartz of Yale University, 3:30pm on Friday at Boston University, 111 Cummington Street, room 241, call 617-353-7857.
EXHIBITS
17th-Century Music for Baritone and Organ: Busch-Reisinger Museum Concert Series, Saturday at 4pm, Romanesque Hall.
Porfirio Didonna: Paintings and drawings, Sept.28 from 3-5pm at the Nielson Gallery.
SPECIAL
College Fest: Boston: Three-day exposition for the college student, Sept.27-29, at the Commonwealth Armory next to Boston University, for further info. call 338-1938.
Master Class with Dancer Tim Wengerd: Saturday from 11:30am-1:30pm in the Radcliffe Cance Studio, call 495-8676 or 495-86893 to sign up.
Greek Fair: Saturday from 11:00am to 7pm, at the Averof Restaurant, 1924 Mass. Ave, Porter Square, for more info. call 227-5556.
SUN
THEATRE
Ruby Red: By Charles G. Anastas, at 7:30pm, at the New Ehrlich Theatre. For Info. call 482-6316.
MUSIC
Music in the Parlor: Classical guitar and soprano, Donna Tongue, soprano. The United Parish in Brookline, 210 Harvard St., 3:00pm.
Boston Premiere Ensemble: Delights of Three with three solo pianists--Heng-Jin Park, Charles Fisk, and Lois Shapiro. Sanders Theatre, 3pm.
Faculty Recital: Joan Heller, Soprano, Terry Decima, piano. Works of Schubert, Faure, Britten and Elizabeth Lutyens. Concert Hall, Boston University, 8pm.
The U and I Band Featuring Jim Kweskin: Charlie's Tap, 280 Garden St., Central Sq., 9pm-1am.
Alberto Salinas: The Landmark Inn, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 2:30-5:30pm.
Boston Museum Trio: With Christopher Krueger, baroque flute, Remis Auditorium, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 3pm.
Music at the Gardner Museum: Raphael Hillyer, Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum, 3:00pm.
LECTURES
Aaron Siskind: Fifty Years: By Clifford S. Ackley, West Wing, Museum of Fine Arts, 2pm.
SPECIAL
Nudity At Adams House: A life drawing session. 2-5pm. Call Vicki Macy at 495-2259.
MON
MUSIC
Guitarist Brian Keith: Berklee Recital Hall, 1140 Boylston Street, 7pm.
LECTURES
Intellectual Properties: Video installation written and directed by John Adams. Suffolk University Theatre, 55 Temple St., Boston, Opening reception 6-9pm.
An Endangered Species Forum: New England Aquarium, Central Wharf, 7:30pm.
Black Love in the Afternoon: By Dennis Rahiim Watson, actor, poet, comedian. Cabot Auditorium, Tufts University, 8pm.
TUES
MUSIC
Boston Symphony Orchestra: Opening night with Maurice Andre, trumpet virtuoso. Symphony Hall, 6:30pm.
Ivete Piveteau: French harpsichordist. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 280 the Fenway, 6pm.
LECTURES
The European Photo Secession and the Beginning of Modernism: By Janet E. Buerger. Gilman Room, Agassiz House, Radcliffe Yard, 4pm.
Management Basics: Open House. Economics Department Library, Wellesley College, 7-8pm.
EXHIBITS
Kindness: Opening of artist Ping Chong's first environmental exhibit. List Visual Arts Center, MIT.
Carl Mydans: A photojournalist's Journey Through War and Peace: Boston University Art Gallery, M-F 10-4, Frieve 7-9pm, Sat-Sun 1-5.
WED
LECTURES
Jay McInerney: Will speak on his new novel Ransom Rabb Lecture Hall, Boston Public Library, Copley Square, 6:00pm.
Ramon de los Reyes Spanish Dance Theatre: Will present a lecture demonstration combining storytelling with rhythmic dances. John Hancock Hall, 180 Berkeley Street, 10am.
Post-modernism at Work: Current city planning projects in Austin, Texas, and Memphis. Tennessee: Piper Auditorium, Gund Hall, 48 Quincey St., 6pm.
What's New in Eye Care: Cafeteria, Mt. Auburn Hospital, 330 Mt. Auburn St., 7:30-9:30.
Cambridge Democratic City Committee Meeting: Rep. George Keverian will speak. Cambridge Multi-cultural Arts Center, Bullfinch Courthouse, 7:30pm.
Role of the U.S. Government in Southern Africa: Congressman Stephen J. Solarz will speak. Room 377 Science Center, Wellesley College, 8pm.
ONGOING
THEATRE
Widowers' House: By George Bernard Shaw presented by Lyric Stage. Through Oct.27, with performances Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 5pm and 8:30pm, and Sundays at 3pm. Info call 742-8703. Lyric Stage, 54 Charles Street.
Incorruptible/Fearless: A new play by Mariann Badger exploring the themes and events of the American Revolution and the use and development of American symbols and myths. Through October 6, with performances Wednesdays thru Sundays at 8pm. Info call 542-9719. The All New Palace Road Theater, 621 Huntington Ave.
Sullivan & Gilbert: Lively new play showing the tempestuous relationship between Sullivan and Gilbert. Through October 20 with performances Tuesdays through Sundays at 8pm. Info call 266-3913. The Huntington Theatre Company, Boston University Theatre, 264 Huntington Ave.
Bus Stop: A comedy by Willian Inge. Through October 6, with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm and 7pm. Info call 964-3424. The New Repertory Project, The Newton Arts Center, 61 Washington Park, Newtonville.
King Stag: Through September 29. Six Characters in Search of an Author: Through October 2. The Garden of Earthly Delights: Through September 30. For performance times, call 547-8300. American Repertory Theatre, Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle St. Cambridge.
EXHIBITS
Photographs: By Michael Spano. Through October 26, from 11-5pm. Clarence Kennedy Gallery, 770 Main Street, Cambridge.
The Works of Architect Walter Gropius: Through November 10. Busch-Reisinger Museum.
Pastel Works of of Bernie LaCasse: Through October 26. Mondays-Fridays 6-8pm and Thursdays 6-8pm. The Cambridge Multicultural Art Center Gallery, 41 Second St., East Cambridge.
Peace Posters: Cambridge/Soviet Sister City Peace Project: Through October 11. Monday-Friday 3-6pm. Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center, 41 Second St., East Cambridge.
A Photojournalist's Journey Through War and Peace: 151 photographs by Boston native Carl Mydans. Through October 27. Art Gallery, Boston University's School for the Arts, 855 Commonwealth Ave.
A Biblical Gardner: Paintings and drawings by Carol Lerner. Through December 15. Weekdays 9-4. Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University.
Color Photography by Tony Turano: Through October 4. Monday-Thursday 9am-10pm and Friday 9-5. Ticknor Lounge, Boylston Hall, Harvard University.
Collages by Irwin Kremen including the Re'eh Series: Through October 27. Tuesdays through Sundays 1-5pm. Rose Art Museum, Brandeis University.
MOVIES
Beacon Hill: 1 Beacon at Tremont, Boston, 723-8110. American Ninja: 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:45, 9:50; Rambo: 1, 3:15, 5:30, 7:45, 10; Teen Wolt: 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:30, 9:40.
Boston Public Library: Rabb Lecture Hall, Copley Square, 536-5400. Mon: Easy Living: 6:30.
Brattle: 40 Brattle St., Cambridge, 876-4226. Thurs: Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice: 4, 7:30; Taking Off: 6, 9:50. Fri, Sat and Sun: Woman of the Year: 3:45, 7:55; Adam's Rib: 5:50, 9:55. Mon and Tue: You Can't Take it With You: 3:30, 7:55; The Man Who Came to Dinner: 5:50, 10:00. Wed: I Was a Male War Bride: 4, 7:50; Monkey Business: 6, 9:50.
Carpenter Center: 24 Quincy St., Cambridge, 495-4700.
Thurs: Lumiere Brothers First Program and Nanook of the North: 5. Fri and Sat: Success is the Best Revenge: 7,9. Mon: The Freshman: 5,8. Tue: The Mortal Storm: 5,8. Wed: M: 5,8.
Harvard Epworth Church: 1555 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 354-0837. Thur: Sunny: 7:30. Sun: Sweet Adeline: 7:30.
Harvard Square Theater: 10 Church St., Cambridge, 864-4580. (Daily Listings.) Kiss of the Spider Woman: 12:15, 2:35, 5, 7:35, 9:50; Plenty: 12, 2:20, 4:45, 7:30, 9:55; Stop Making Sense: 12:30, 2:15, 4, 5:45, 8:10, 10:10; Wetherby: 12, 1:55, 3:50, 5:45, 7:55, 10.
NB: (Agnes of God starts Friday.)
Janus: John F. Kennedy St., Cambridge, 661-3737. The Home and the World: 5, 7:30, 10.
Nickelodeon: 606 Comm. Ave., Boston, 424-1500. (Daily Listings.) Coca-Cola Kid: 1, 2:50, 4:40, 6:30, 8:25, 10:20; Insignificance: 1:15, 3:30, 5:50, 8:10, 10:25; Kiss of the Spider Woman: 1, 3:20, 5:40, 8, 10:30; Plenty: 1:05, 3:25, 5:45, 8:05, 10:30; Dance With A Stranger: 1:10, 5, 8:40; La Chevre: 3:15, 7, 10:40.
Off the Wall Cinema & Cafe: 15 Pearl St., Cambridge, 354-5678. In the Realm of the Senses: 7:30, 9:45 daily.
Orson Welles: 1001 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 868-3600. Cinema 1: James Dean Festival: Fri and Sat: East of Eden: 1:30, 5:30, 9:45; Rebel Without a Cause: 3:30, 7:45. Sun: Giant: 1:30, 5, 8:30. Mon: 9/30/55: 2, 5:50, 9:45; Come Back to the Five & Dime Jimmy Dean: 4, 7:50. Tue and Wed: (like Fri and Sat). Cinema 2: American Flier: 1:30, 3:40, 5:50, 8, 10:05 daily. Cinema 3: Kerouac: 1:30, 5:30, 9:30; Insignificance: 3:30, 7:30 daily. Midnight Shows, Fri and Sat: Cinema 1: Liquid Sky. Cinema 2: Blood Simple. Cinema 3: Eraserhead.
Sack Theaters: Daily listings. Charles: Camb. St. near Gov't Ctr., 227-1330. Back to the Future: 1, 3:15, 5:30, 7:50, 10:10; St. Elmo's Fire: 1, 3:15, 5:30, 7:45, 10; Last Tango in Paris: 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10; Cheri: Dalton opp. Sherton, Boston, 536-2870. Compromising Positions: 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:45, 9:45; Creator: 1, 3:15, 5:30, 7:45, 10; Volunteers: 1, 3:15, 5:30, 10. Cinema 57: 200 Stuart St. near Park St., Boston, 482-1222. Fright Night: 1, 3:20, 5:30, 7:45, 10; Year of the Dragon: 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:15. Copley Place: Copley Plaza, Boston, 266-1300. Wetherby: 10:30, 12:40, 3, 5:15, 7:45, 10:00; Bad Boy: 10:15, 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:30, 10:10; UFOria: 10:15, 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:30, 10; Goodbye New York: 10, 12:15, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 9:30; Prizzi's Honor: 10, 12:15, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10; Emerald Forest: 7:30, 10; Cocoon: 10, 12:15, 2:30, 5, 7:45, 10:10; Gods Must Be Crazy: 10:30, 12:50, 3:15, 5:30, 7:45, 10. Pi Alley: 237 Wash. near Govt's Ctr., Boston, 227-6676. Burial Ground: 1:15, 3:20, 5:35, 7:45, 10; Hell Hole: 1, 3:15, 5:30, 7:50, 9:50. Paris: 841 Boylston, Boston, 267-8181. Pee Wee's Big Adventure: 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:45, 10.
Harvard House Films: Adams House Dining Hall: From Here to Eternity: Fri and Sat, 8, 10. Dunster House Dining Hall: Rebel Without a Cause: Fri and Sat, 8, 10; Sun, 8 only. Dunster Junior Common Room: Days and Nights in the Forest: Fri and Sat, 8, 10; Sun, 8 only. Science Center C: Monty Python's 'Meaning of Life': Fri and Sat, 8, 10.