Quincy Symphony Orchestra

With its extensive repertoire, the Quincy Symphony Orchestra has been delighting local audiences for more than 50 years. Under the direction of conductor Yoichi Udagawa, this non-profit community orchestra performs three classical concerts each concert season. In addition, a free holiday concert is held each December, while a special April concert highlights the talents of a local high school musician. The season concludes with a pops concert in May. For information on ticket prices and subscriptions, please contact the orchestra.

Quincy Symphony Orchestra
800-579-1618
www.quincysymphony.org

Quincy Choral Society

For nearly 25 years, the Quincy Choral Society has been presenting a wide selection of classical and contemporary music. This "professional amateur" chorus performs numerous concerts throughout the year and has toured during the summer months in Great Britain, France, Italy and more. For concert schedules, audition information and more, visit www.quincychoral.org .

Quincy Choral Society
www.quincychoral.org
info@quincychoral.org

JM Productions

A fixture on the Quincy arts and entertainment scene, JM Productions presents a wide range of musical, comedy and cabaret-style performances.

JM Productions
617-786-SHOW
www.jmproductionspresents.com

Quincy Dinner Theater

This non-profit, professional theater company presents self-produced shows as well as touring professional shows in Quincy Center. Located across the street from the Quincy Center MBTA station, Quincy Dinner Theater presents five to six major attractions from September to May each year, many of which feature local Quincy and South Shore talent. A four-course dinner is served prior to each performance.

Quincy Dinner Theater
1170 Hancock St.
Quincy, MA 02169
781-843-5862

Artistic Director: George Stevens
Accepting new talent? Yes (auditions required)

gstevensss@aol.com
www.quincydinnertheater.com

Quincy Public Schools

The Quincy Public School system provides numerous arts and music offerings to its students, both during the school year and through special summer enrichment programs. Special offerings include an annual Festival of the Arts as well as the North Quincy High School Renaissance Program, which enables high school students to specialize in various artistic disciplines.

Quincy Public Schools
52 Coddington St.
Quincy, MA 02169
617-984-8700

www.quincypublicschools.com

Eastern Nazarene College

Located in Quincy's Wollaston section, Eastern Nazarene offers highly regarded degree programs in Theatre Arts and Music. The Communication Arts Department presents several theatrical productions each season, with past productions ranging from The Diary of Anne Frank to West Side Story to Shakespeare's Twelfth Night . The college's extensive music offerings, meanwhile, also provide performance opportunities through the A Cappella Choir, Chamber Singers, Choral Union and Wind Ensembles.

Eastern Nazarene College
23 East Elm Avenue
Quincy, MA 02170
617-745-3715
www.enc.edu

Quincy College

Located in the heart of Quincy Center, Quincy College offers a range of associate's degree and certificate programs, including an Associate's Degree in Fine Arts with concentrations in Dramatic Arts, Music Arts and Visual Arts. Educational offerings include courses in basic drawing and painting, photography, fundamentals of visual arts and more. The college also recently launched a Drama Club that presents theatrical productions throughout the year.

Quincy College
34 Coddington St.
Quincy, MA 01269
617-984-1700
www.quincycollege.edu

Arts in the Parks

SummerFest Concert Series

This annual summer concert series brings musical performances to Quincy's Ruth Gordon Amphitheatre - named for Academy Award-winning actress and Quincy native Ruth Gordon. For more information, contact Quincy's Park & Recreation Department at 617-376-1254.

Thomas Crane Public Library

Located at 40 Washington St. in the heart of Quincy Center, the Thomas Crane Public Library offers a variety of lectures, workshops, art exhibits and cultural performances throughout the year. From Taiwanese dance troups to Klezmer quartets, the library's free cultural performances offer something for everyone. For more information on library programs, call Megan Allen at 617-376-1331 or visit www.thomascranelibrary.org.