This program combines the best in national and international performing arts events through the Fine Arts Center's Asian Arts & Culture Program and Center Series.

Whether you are looking for theatre, dance, music or visual arts experiences, we have the right events for students and teachers. Every performance is carefully selected to meet the highest artistic standards while complementing your school's curriculum, and all performances meet the Curriculum Frameworks as established by the Massachusetts Department of Education. The performances present a world view of the arts and augment curricula in the areas of geography, history, science, social studies, language studies, and fine and performing arts.

Did you attend an event this year? Please fill out the online evaluations here:

Reservations and Logistics Evaluation - Click on this evaluation (words in blue) to tell us about your ordering process. Only one evaluation needs to be completed, no matter how many events you attended

Performances Evaluation - Click on this evaluation (words in blue) to tell us about each event you attended. Please complete one evaluation per event attended

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Soweto Gospel Choir Thursday, December 4 Concert Hall Earthy rhythms, rich harmonies, and charismatic a cappella performances combine to uplift the soul and express South Africa’s hope for the future. SOLD OUT Call to be placed on the waiting list

A Dragon’s Tale: Nai-Ni Chen Dance Thursday, December 11 Concert Hall Five thousand years and over three million square miles of Chinese culture are explored in this dance production full of movement and color.

Hot 8 Brass Band Tradition, Tragedy and Hope Friday, February 6 Bowker Auditorium New Orleans' Hot 8 Brass Band has epitomized New Orleans street music for over a decade. Music reflecting songs familiar to the southern experience are performed interspersed with stories on the history of New Orleans and Katrina's impact on the lives of city residents.

Tomás Kubínek Friday, February 13 Concert Hall Described as part vaudeville, part improv and completely magical, this artist of international renown leaves his audiences with a comically altered view of life’s creative possibilities.

Awaji Puppet Theater: Japanese Puppets Friday, February 27 Bowker Auditorium Elaborately costumed puppets requiring three people to manipulate take the stage to perform programs of traditional dance, music and drama.

National Acrobats of China Tuesday, March 10 Concert Hall These astounding athletes undertake feats ranging from gravity-defying balancing acts and spine-bending contortions to stunts such as foot juggling, chair stacking and plate spinning. Join us to be thrilled by one of the best acrobatic troupes in the world. SOLD OUT Call to be placed on the waiting list

Spirit Horse Roseneath Theatre of Toronto Wednesday, April 8 Concert Hall A Native American adaptation of the highly successful British play Tir na N’og by Greg Banks (who directs this version), this heart-warming adventure story explores the value of tradition, culture and family in a contemporary framework.

Salute to Baseball Japan Style: Taiko Drums and Trumpet Wednesday, April 15 Concert Hall Reprising a joint performance that welcomed Dice-K to the Boston Red Sox- this performance fuses traditonal instruments in an exciting new sound!