Strand Theatre

Mayor Marty Walsh has invited three-time Grammy nominee Boston Baroque to perform its fourth annual Free Community Concert at the Strand Theatre (543 Columbia Road, Dorchester) on Monday, January 2 at 2pm. Bring your family and friends as the orchestra plays “Music for Royal Fireworks” by Handel and two sparkling works by J. S. Bach, featuring violin virtuoso Christina Day Martinson. Opening up the imagination to the sights and sounds of an actual fireworks display, "Music for Royal Fireworks" was written for King George II of England in 1749. The event on January 2 is free, but tickets are required. 

When: Mon January 2,  2:00 pm.

Where: The Strand Theatre

Cost: Free

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"Shakespeare OFF the Common" is an innovative 3-part arts program created in collaboration with the Mayor's Office of Arts, Tourism, and Special Events to foster community interaction!

This year's Shakespeare OFF the Common programming includes:

1. A series of workshops created for classes in BPS that introduce Romeo&Juliet to students from an actors point of view, starting in March

2. A production of Romeo&Juliet by CSC2 at the Strand Theatre in Dorchester

3. Three art fesitvals, called "Fair Verona" hosted by three Boston Boys and Girls Clubs

Come to the screening of Romeo&Juliet at the Strand Theatre! There will be FREE student matinees starting at 10AM from Thursday May 21st to Friday May 29th!

To register a class to attend one of these performances, or to book a workshop with CSC teaching artists and CSC2 actors, contact Marissa Friedman, Community Outreach Coordinator, at mfriedman@commshakes.org.

When:

Student Screening - Thursday, May 21st - Friday, May 29th

10:00AM (Special start time of 11:00AM for May 26th show only)

Community performances- Friday, May 29th at 7:00PM

Saturday, May 30th at 2:00PM.

Where: Strand Theatre

543 Columbia Road, Dorchester

Tickets: FREE for student screening, $5 for community performances

For more info: visit http://commshakes.org/learn/Shakespeare-OFF-the-Common

The Boston Ballet’s Department of Education & Community Initiatives is thrilled to present the 6th annual performance of Boston Ballet at the Strand Theater!

Join the Boston Ballet for an evening of spectacular dance and diverse choreography. The evening performance will feature an exciting repertoire that includes selections from our season and original works performed by Boston Ballet’s company, Boston Ballet II, Boston Ballet School, and students in the Department of Education and Community Initiatives. Tickets are ONLY $5 and include entrance to an interactive pre-show event. This is always a great event for families and a unique opportunity to rethink ballet and see what the Boston Ballet has to offer!!

When: Friday, April 10th

7:00PM

Where: Strand Theatre

543 Columbia Rd

Uphams Corner, Dorchester

To get tickets: www.bostonballet.org/strandtheatre!

For more info: Contact Boston Ballet Box Office (Sarah McKitterick) at (617) 695-6955

Boston Baroque performs
Highlights from Handel's "Messiah"

Free Community Concert!

Sunday, December 14 at 2pm
Strand Theatre, 543 Columbia Road, Dorchester

Celebrate the season with Boston Baroque's acclaimed interpretation of this holiday classic. Enjoy the "Hallelujah Chorus" and other beloved arias and choruses in a 90-minute, festive program. Boston Baroque's recording of "Messiah" was nominated for a Grammy Award and has been heard by millions of listenrs across the globe.  Hear it for yourself - LIVE!

For your free, general-admission tickets, visit ww.bostonbaroque.org, call 617-987-8600 ext 413, or go to the all Dorchester branches of the Boston Public Library 690 Washington Street in Dorchester. Tickets will be available at the door starting at 10am on Sunday, December 14.

On Monday, April 28 Mayor Walsh will host a press conference under the Strand Theatre marquee located at 543 Columbia Road in Dorchester. This event will begin at 11 am. Join Mayor Walsh, local residents, businesses, and community partners to celebrate some of the exciting things happening in Upham’s Corner, including the Columbia Road improvement project, support for existing business community, new restaurants, Strand Theatre improvements, among many other things. There will be light refreshments and remarks. This event is open to the public. Share this event among friends, family, neighbors, and others!