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Summerfest 2006

Tickets will be sold beginning Thursday May 18th at the Student Activities Business Office,
Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:00pm




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Theatre, Music, and Movies

MOVIN’ OUT
Thursday, May 25th 7:30pm ($26)

This spectacular new musical by Twyla Tharp and Billy Joel, is back in Boston by popular demand! Don’t miss the show that critics say revolutionized musical theater, as we know it. It all adds up to one unforgettable Broadway musical featuring 24 songs by Billy Joel on stage at the beautiful Boston Opera House.


ROYAL BALLET
Saturday, June 17th 2pm ($41)

The Royal Ballet returns to the Wang Theater with one of Kenneth MacMillan's best-known and much-loved works, Manon. Created in 1974 to the music of Jules Massenet, and set against Nicholas Georgiadis' sumptuous Regency designs, The Royal's Manon is a work of engrossing narrative and touching sadness that soars to romantic heights before plunging to its climax of despair and death.


TANGLEWOOD
Sunday, July 23rd ($34)

Enjoy a summer afternoon with the Boston Symphony Orchestra at their summer home, as they play featured musical selections by Mozart. The bus leaves the GSU at 11 a.m. and returns to the GSU at 8 p.m.


AMC MOVIE THEATRE PASSES ($5.50)



Excursions

SIX FLAGS NEW ENGLAND
Saturday, June 3rd ($46)

Think your stomach can handle the excitement of this theme park? The bus leaves the GSU at 8 a.m. and returns to the GSU at 7 p.m.


NEW YORK, NEW YORK
Saturday, June 10th ($29)

Spend the day in the Big Apple. Paint the town Red, White, and Blue and see the sights, take in a show, or go shopping. The bus leaves the GSU at 7 a.m. and returns to the GSU at 11 p.m.


BOSTON HARBOR CRUISE WHALE WATCH
Saturday, June 24th ($28)

Visit the East Coast’s most famous whale watching destination on board a high-speed catamaran. Boasting a guaranteed whale sighting, you’re sure to have fun on this 3 hour whale watch. The boat leaves, rain or shine, from 1 Long Wharf at noon.


MARTHA’S VINEYARD
Saturday, July 15th ($33)

Take the ferry to a true Massachusetts vacation spot. Spend a day on the beach or explore the quaint streets of Oak Bluffs, Edgartown, and Vineyard Haven. The bus leaves the GSU at 8 a.m. and returns to the GSU at 7 p.m.


TUBING TRIP
Saturday, July 29th ($39)

Come tubing down the Farmington River in Connecticut! Enjoy a 2.5 mile ride down this wild and scenic river. Float down through picturesque calm sections, catch some sun, relax and get ready for some excitement! What a way to cool down on a hot summer day! The bus leaves from the GSU at 9am and returns to the GSU at 5pm. (This trip will be rescheduled if inclement weather.)


NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
Saturday, August 5th ($20)

Go for a stroll alongside the ocean and feast your eyes upon the mansions of Newport. Walk on the boardwalk or spend a day on one of the most beautiful beaches in New England. The bus leaves the GSU at 9 a.m. and returns to the GSU at 8 p.m.


FENWAY PARK TOUR
Friday, August 11th ($12)

Tours of the oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball include the press box and broadcast booths, the new Red Sox Hall of Fame Club, the .406 Club, the Dugout Seats, and Pesky’s Pole. The tour begins at the Souvenir Store on Yawkey Way at 2:30 pm.


For further information contact the Student Activities Office at (617) 353-3635
Summerfest is sponsored by the Student Activities Office and the Office of the Dean of Students.

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