[All-postdocs] Woods Hole International Community weekend

Fri Feb 8 17:28:05 EST 2019

*/To the MBL International Community/*
(this may be forwarded to anyone in Woods Hole)
feel free to send event inclusion suggestions: mperson at mbl.edu
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*Woods Hole Film Festival tomorrow Saturday at the Falmouth Academy, 
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*https://www.goelevent.com/WoodsHoleFilmFest/e/FilmFalmouthInventingTomorrow?mc_cid=d2b18c29af&mc_eid=f934e667ed 

<https://www.goelevent.com/WoodsHoleFilmFest/e/FilmFalmouthInventingTomorrow?mc_cid=d2b18c29af&mc_eid=f934e667ed>

2/09 Film Falmouth: Inventing Tomorrow | Woods Hole Film Festival 
<https://www.goelevent.com/WoodsHoleFilmFest/e/FilmFalmouthInventingTomorrow?mc_cid=d2b18c29af&mc_eid=f934e667ed>
www.goelevent.com
Meet passionate teenage innovators from around the globe who are 
creating cutting-edge solutions to confront the world’s environmental 
threats – found right in their own backyards – while navigating the 
doubts and insecurities that mark adolescence. Take a journey with these 
inspiring teens as they prepare their projects for the largest convening 
of high school scientists in the world, the Intel International Science 
and Engineering Fair (ISEF). USA, 2018

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  *February 8-18 Boston SciFi Film Festival
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Get your geek on at the 44th annual Boston SciFi Film Festival*, *which 
will feature appearances by Sam Jones (“Flash Gordon”) and Sean Young 
(“Blade Runner”), along with more than 80 movies spread out over the 
11-day event at the Somerville Theatre. The festival will close with a 
24-hour movie marathon starting on Sunday, Feb. 17 at noon. /(Friday, 
Feb. 8 through Monday, Feb. 18 at various times; Somerville Theatre 
<https://boston.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=19495f2477d2fd79c3056a73f&id=b42a8eeef7&e=c742c46264>, 
Somerville; $14.25 per film, $90 for the marathon)/

https://www.bostonscifi.com/
<https://www.bostonscifi.com/>

Boston SciFi <https://www.bostonscifi.com/>
www.bostonscifi.com
44th Boston SciFi Film Festival. The Boston Science Fiction Film 
Festival(“Boston SciFi”) is an 11-day cinematic event held at the 
historic Somerville Theatre from February 8th to the 18th.

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  *Lunar New Year Celebration at the MFA*
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The Museum of Fine Arts will celebrate the Lunar New Year with free 
admission all day on Saturday. The museum also will have special events 
based on Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese traditions, like an interactive 
kung fu demonstration, a Chinese tea ceremony, and a lion dance 
performance. /(Saturday, Feb. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Museum of Fine 
Arts 
<https://boston.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=19495f2477d2fd79c3056a73f&id=b7be98a34d&e=c742c46264>, 
Boston; free; all ages)/

https://www.mfa.org/programs/special-event/lunar-new-year-celebration
Lunar New Year Celebration | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 
<https://www.mfa.org/programs/special-event/lunar-new-year-celebration>
www.mfa.org
Visit the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, to celebrate Lunar New Year! 
Explore Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese traditions while enjoying 
activities, demonstrations, and performances throughout the day. Ring in 
the Year of the Pig! Go on a tour or talk highlighting works of art in 
the Art of Asia ...

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Darlene Love performs Saturday at the Zeiterion theater in New Bedford*
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Her voice helped launch a hundred hits, like “He’s a Rebel,” “(Today I 
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and “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),” and provided backup on 
countless songs for artists like

Sam Cooke, Elvis Presley, Dionne Warwick, Cher and Aretha Franklin.

With accolades that include a GRAMMY Award and induction into the Rock & 
Roll Hall of Fame,

Love brings her warm, gracious stage presence for the superb performance 
that has captivated audiences worldwide.

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*Langston Hughes (February 1, 1902 – May 22, 1967) Langston Hughes was a 
poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist from Joplin, 
Missouri.  He was one of the earliest innovators of the literary art 
form called jazz poetry. Hughes is best known as a leader of the Harlem 
Renaissance in New York City. He famously wrote about the period that 
"the negro was in vogue", which was later paraphrased as "when Harlem 
was in vogue". 
**https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=T1wb_vaofCU*

<https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=T1wb_vaofCU>

BLACK HISTORY MINI DOCS - LANGSTON HUGHES 
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=T1wb_vaofCU>
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James Mercer Langston Hughes (February 1, 1902 – May 22, 1967) was an 
poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist from Joplin, 
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*Groundhog Day, an American folk holiday in which the rodent groundhog 
is lifted from it's winter sleep in a town in Pennsylvania.*
*If the animal sees it's shadow, there are six weeks left to winter. If 
the animal does not see its shadow, winter is almost over. This year it 
did not see it's shadow !*
*https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/groundhog-day-punxsutawney-phil-prediction/index.html 

<https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/groundhog-day-punxsutawney-phil-prediction/index.html>

The groundhog has spoken 
<https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/groundhog-day-punxsutawney-phil-prediction/index.html>
www.cnn.com
Punxsutawney Phil predicts spring will come early. Don't get too 
excited, though -- he's usually wrong.

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*On February 8 and 9, Boston will experience an exhilarating sport 
unlike any other as ice cross downhill makes its stadium debut at one of 
the most unique event locations in its history – Fenway. Red Bull 
Crashed Ice features some of the best and toughest skaters in the world, 
racing four at a time, shoulder-to-shoulder and reaching speeds of 50 
mph, all while fighting it out for victory down a steep downhill ice track.
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*Japanese Film Festival at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts*
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The Boston Festival of Films from Japan 
<https://www.mfa.org/programs/series/the-boston-festival-of-films-from-japan?utm_source=dm_monthly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mfa-monthly&utm_content=020119-mfa-monthly-offer_version_A&promo=18405>
www.mfa.org
MFA Film is thrilled to present a vibrant showcase of the very best 
recent films produced in Japan.

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*Boston Farm and Fiber Festival* 
<https://boston.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=19495f2477d2fd79c3056a73f&id=24297655db&e=c742c46264>

More than 25 vendors who specialize in farm-sourced fibers will be at 
Boston Public Market this weekend. Visitors can enjoy free programming 
like weaving and spinning demos, live animal petting, and a knitting 
lounge. /(Sunday, Feb. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Boston Public Market 
<https://boston.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=19495f2477d2fd79c3056a73f&id=2a23aa4482&e=c742c46264>, 
Boston; free; all ages)/

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Free Acting Workshop:
Acting Workshop. Buzzards Play Productions,
Sundays, 6 to 8 PM. I
nexperienced and experienced actors welcome.
Ages 18+ Free sessions (occasional script purchases).
Contact: 508-591-3065 or buzzplayprod at gmail.com 
<mailto:buzzplayprod at gmail.com>,
3065 Cranberry Highway, Wareham
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https://calendar.artsboston.org/categories/theatre/

Boston Theatre | Calendar of Events | ArtsBoston Calendar 
<https://calendar.artsboston.org/categories/theatre/>
calendar.artsboston.org
ArtsBoston is a leading force behind Greater Boston's arts and cultural 
sector. In support of our 175 member organizations, we provide vital 
research and audience-building programs that encourage participation in 
arts and culture, stimulate demand and raise attendance.

/The broadway show Beautiful, will be in Boston Jan 29- Feb 10/

/<https://boston.broadway.com/shows/beautiful-carole-king-musical/>

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/*https://boston.broadway.com/shows/beautiful-carole-king-musical/*/

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At the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston:

William Forsythe: Choreographic Objects
Oct 31, 2018 – Feb 21, 2019
Bridgitt and Bruce Evans Family and Karen and Brian Conway Galleries
#WilliamForsythe

Interactive works by a legendary choreographer, designed to stimulate 
movement from visitors.

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/https://www.icaboston.org/exhibitions/william-forsythe-choreographic-objects/

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William Forsythe: Choreographic Objects | icaboston.org 
<https://www.icaboston.org/exhibitions/william-forsythe-choreographic-objects>
www.icaboston.org
The ICA presents the first comprehensive American exhibition of 
performative objects, video installations, and interactive sculptures of 
the internationally celebrated choreographer William Forsythe.

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Another local skiing spot is just west of Boston, in the town of 
Weston...this is a place where you can learn cross country skiing and 
snow shoeing, it's not for downhill skiing as it is located on a golf 
course...

https://www.paddleboston.com/skitrack/skitrack.php

Weston Ski Track :: Cross-Country Skiing 15 Minutes West of Boston, 
Massachusetts - Paddle Boston - Charles River Canoe & Kayak :: Sales, 
Rentals, Trips, Instruction, and Gear in Boston 
<https://www.paddleboston.com/skitrack/skitrack.php>
www.paddleboston.com
Weston Ski Track is a cross-country ski and snowshoeing center serving 
the Greater Boston, Massachusetts area. We're located on the Leo J. 
Martin SkiTrack. With natural snow, we groom 15km of trails. Snowmaking 
on our 2km lighted loop provides consistent snow conditions and reliable 
night skiing. Drop in for a beginner lesson and then warm up in our 
snack bar.

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Here is a rundown of theater events this winter at the Zeiterion theater 
in New Bedford.

https://zeiterion.org/all-shows/

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Did you know you can become a member of the Woods Hole Library,
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https://woodsholepubliclibrary.org/
Woods Hole Public Library <https://woodsholepubliclibrary.org/>
woodsholepubliclibrary.org
The Woods Hole Public Library is looking for donations of fabric and 
yarn for their fourth annual Fabric and Fiber Sale. The month of January 
will be the time that the Library volunteers will be accumulating and 
organizing the donations in preparation for the Sale...

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Snowstorms & Extreme Cold | Ready.gov <https://www.ready.gov/winter-weather>
www.ready.gov
Winter storms create a higher risk of car accidents, hypothermia, 
frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning, and heart attacks from 
overexertion. Winter storms and blizzards can bring extreme cold, 
freezing rain, snow, ice, and high winds.

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Winter Driving Tips 
<https://exchange.aaa.com/safety/driving-advice/winter-driving-tips/#.W-ycHDhKhaQ>
exchange.aaa.com
View these tips from AAA to help motorists driving in adverse weather 
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Home | Museum of Science, Boston <https://www.mos.org/>
www.mos.org
Features a revolving schedule of temporary exhibits, IMAX films, and 
Planetarium shows, plus details on more than 700 interactive permanent 
exhibits, live presentations, and more.

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MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority <https://www.mbta.com/>
www.mbta.com
Public transit in the Greater Boston region. Routes, schedules, trip 
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| The Freedom Trail <https://www.thefreedomtrail.org/>
www.thefreedomtrail.org
The Freedom Trail is a unique collection of museums, churches, meeting 
houses, burying grounds, parks, a ship, and historic markers that tell 
the story of the American Revolution and beyond.

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*a message from Matt Person (library) *
*/"sometimes things are lost in translation" /* *If you ever have 
logistical or any other types of questions **about Falmouth, Woods Hole, 
MBL, WHOI, or anything **else which comes up during your time here, 
please feel free to **give either of us a call, stop by, or email:***
*Matt Person     x7345 **mperson at mbl.edu 
<mailto:mperson at mbl.edu>****MBLWHOI Library, 2nd fl. Lillie Building rm 230*

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Woods Hole, MA 02543
(508) 289-2852 (office)
(508) 524-0476 (cell)
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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
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