Arts & Entertainment
Rock N' Roll Weekend
Holliston's Left Shoe is playing the Rock N' Roll Showdown at The Center for Arts in Natick on Friday, while Holliston High is hosting the Pops Concert on Friday and Saturday.
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FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK
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WHERE/WHEN: Center For Arts in Natick (14 Summer Street, Natick; 508-647-0097) — Friday at 7:30
WHY GO: Head out to Natick (again!) and support Holliston's alternative rock band ! Other bands scheduled to perform include: The Underground (Wellesley) Red Fox Motel (Walpole, Norwood) The Cranks (Dunstable, Groton)
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PRICING: $8
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WHERE/WHEN: (370 Hollis St., Holliston; 508-429-0677) — Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.
WHY GO: Holliston's got talent! Enjoy an evening of music with some of the most talented students in the Holliston schools. Join the HHS Department of Fine and Performing Arts on Friday and Saturday for two special evenings of intrumental and choral music.
The Holliston High Band, Jazz Band, Chorus, Harmonix and Act II will play Broadway, pops, jazz, classical, medleys, solos and novelty numbers. There will be drinks, snacks and desserts available for purchase during the concert.
PRICING: Tickets, which are available at the door, are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.
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WHERE/WHEN: (2162 Washington St., Holliston; 508-429-6268) — Saturday at 6:15 p.m.
WHY GO: Enjoy an evening of celebration with family and friends. There will be a hot dog dinner, followed by a Megillah reading and Havdalah at 7 p.m. For teens, there will be a dance party and casino night by Party Excitement.
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WHERE/WHEN: Holliston Upper (703 Washington St., Holliston; see below for contact info) — Friday, 7—9:30 p.m.
WHY GO: Enjoy an evening of dancing with a DJ, buffet by Oliva’s and raffle prizes. For girls in grades K-5, sisters welcome! A photographer will be on hand to preserve the special night! Please support the continued development of the .
Questions? Call Kim Marsden at 774-233-0093 or email at lovey21@gmail.com. For a registration form and further details, please visit the HYSA website at www.hollistonsoccer.com.
PRICING: Tickets are $40 per couple and $10 per additional child
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WHERE/WHEN: (752 Washington St., Holliston; 508-429-0617) — Monday, 3:30—4:30 p.m.
WHY GO: All ages welcome! Get up close and personal with six animals! Learn about their habitats and how we can conserve them.
PRICING: Free