I love the fact that Barack Obama is savvy enough--and light-hearted enough--to let his hair down. Two of my favorite public figures, Barack Obama and Ellen Degeneres, banter about the candidate's dance moves.

October 10 and 11, 8:00 PM

Cambridge Family YMCA Theatre, 820 Mass Ave in Central Square
Tickets: $11 in advance, $12 at the door

        A singular evening of song and dance, “Forest for the Trees” will be presented at the Cutler Majestic Theatre on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. This performance celebrates the life and work of the late John Beresford, marking the anniversary of his murder and the unveiling of the John Beresford Foundation, Inc.

           
This one-night-only cabaret style production features nationally renowned performers ncluding Ernie Lijoi, Gordan Michaels, Michelle Currie, Cassandra Marsh, Carolyn Rogers, Daniel Arico, along with many others (including the farewell performance of Miss Vera Rose), and features Boston Dance Company, under the
music direction of Tim Evans with Michael Kreutz.

Saturday, April 29, 2006
Time: 7 pm – 12 am
Tickets: $50 each ($25 of each ticket is tax deductible)
Location: Springstep in Medford Square, 98 George P. Hassett Dr., Medford, MA 02155
More info: 781-395-0402; www.springstep.org

Medford – On International Dance Day, April 29, 2006, Springstep will hosts its second annual fundraiser, Radiance. Attendees can look forward to a night full of wine, delicious hors d’oeuvres, dancing and desserts. In keeping with Springstep’s mission of celebrating cultures and connecting people through dance and music, Radiance offers the opportunity to actively learn and participate in dance, all while supporting an organization formed specifically to support community dance in the Boston-area.