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November/December 2009
Really As It Was: Writing the Life of Samuel Johnson
Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
(203) 432-2977
www.library.yale.edu/beinecke
A display celebrating the 300th anniversary of the birth of Samuel Johnson focuses on what was written about him after his death. Included are James Boswell’s correspondence, the manuscript of his Life of Johnson, newspapers, prints, and writings by Johnson’s close friend, Hester Thrale Piozzi.
Through December 19
Breaking the Veils: Women Artists from the Islamic World
Institute of Sacred Music
(203) 432-5180
www.yale.edu/ism
In an attempt to shatter the stereotypes surrounding women from the Islamic world, Breaking the Veils brings together artworks by 51 women of various faiths who live in Islamic countries and contribute to the enrichment of their cultures.
Through December 11
POP!
Yale Repertory Theatre
(203) 432-1234
www.yalerep.org
Who shot Andy Warhol? That’s the focus of the whodunit within this new musical by Maggie-Kate Coleman and Anna K. Jacobs. Obie Award-winner Mark Brokaw '86MFA directs.
November 27 through December 19
Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos
Chamber Music Society
(203) 432-4158
http://music.yale.edu
A performance of the complete Brandenburg Concerti features Yale music faculty, including violinists Syoko Aki, Ani Kavafian, Robert Mealy, and Wendy Sharp; flutist Ransom Wilson; oboist Stephen Taylor; and double bassist Donald Palma.
December 8, 8:00 p.m. 
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