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The Boston Symphony Orchestra is the oldest and one of the Boston Pops, most renowned symphonies in the country. The principal conductor is James Levine and the BSO's season runs from late September through April. World-renowned musicians appear with the BSO and they generally premier at least one new work each season. Tickets ($27-105) include a $1 fee for the preservation of Symphony Hall - an architectural and acoustical gem of a building. Student rush tickets are sometimes available at 5pm for Tuesday and Thursday performances, 10am for the Friday matinée. By purchasing the BSO College Card for only $25, you have the opportunity to attend up to 27 BSO performances during the subscription season at no additional cost. Beginning at 9:30am on the morning of each concert listed, students may call the designated phone line to confirm that tickets are available for that performance. The tickets can then be picked up between the hours of 10am and 6pm the same day at the BSO Box Office at Symphony Hall on Massachusetts Avenue. Each student showing both a valid student ID and College Card is entitled to one ticket, if available, for a particular concert. The tickets are offered on a first-come first-served basis. There is a minimum of 100 tickets available per concert. Students are not guaranteed tickets to all 27 concerts.

A blog dedicated to a variety of bands, music appreciation, and concerts in the Boston area.

Boston's famous Hatch Memorial Shell serves as the stage for the open-air concerts presented by the Boston Pops Orchestra on the Esplanade at the Charles River. Originally opened in 1940, the shell had a Rustic Terrazzo Finish by DePaoli Mosaic Company on the exterior of the dome because the cost of polished granite was prohibitive. When it was time to replace the dome (the roof system below the Rustic Terrazzo was leaking), the cost of polished granite was once again prohibitive and Rustic Terrazzo was chosen once again. There are also twelve different colors of Terrazzo on the interior including Field, Accent, Border Base, Wainscot, and even including several Ceilings.

Limelight offers a variety of entertainment opportunities for music lovers of all ages and abilities, from open mic night to karaoke "boxes", as well as family days, children's vocal instruction, song camps, and other family-friendly activities. There is also a studio for recording CDs or DVDs. You may want to consider hosting your child's birthday party here, too. Limelight offers different options, from having an emcee host the party to an instructor give a lesson in singing. Limelight also offers week-long summer camps.

A posh jazz lounge, Scullers caters to the serious fan with an intimate setting that allows them to experience the legends up-close. Some of the best names in jazz have performed here, including Wynton Marsalis and Abbey Lincoln. Food (appetizers $5-11) and drinks ($5-8) are available at the club, and the Boathouse Grille next door offers a more indulgent dinner/show package (usually about $50-70). Cover $15-40 depending on the performer. Show times Tu-Th 8pm and 10pm, F and Sa 8pm and 10:30pm, unless otherwise stated. All ages. Wheelchair-accessible. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard. Past and present performers include Harry Connick Jr., Jane Monheit, David Sanborn, Arturo Sandoval, Wynton Marsalis and Lou Rawls. The adjacent Grille and Lounge is a dark, pretty room that makes the most of a view of Storrow and Memorial Drives and the sunset-drenched Charles River. Service is excellent and attentive.

Panders to young professionals and plays top 40 music. Sadly the name is rather a misnomer, and the only thing truly great about this bar is the sheer size. This is just another bar with two flat screens. There really isn't anything great, good or even OK about this bar. The wallpaper is an attempt at creating atmosphere that's otherwise lacking, with random retro Boston newspaper clippings. Reading about the Great Boston Fire of 1872 might be the highlight of your night.

Historic Wang Theatre is a beautifully restored performing space. With over 3600 seats, it hosts a dynamic range of dance, music and theatre. Wang Theatre along with The The Shubert Theatre comprise the Citi Performing Arts Center. photo: Noah Kern The Wang Center is a large, elegant performing arts venue in the heart of the theatre district, showing everything from free movies on Monday evenings (check out Movie Mondays) to Boston Ballet and touring Broadway shows. November 26 to December 18, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Musical prices range: $28 to $150

Initiated in 1965 with the purchase of a Tremont St. block, the Boston Center for the Arts is the largest non-profit organization dedicated to supporting all types of artists in their creative endeavors. This 4-acre complex houses the Mills Gallery, The Cyclorama, the Calderwood Pavillion, 2 rehearsal spaces and artist studios open to public viewing. The theaters host a frequently changing array of contemporary performances; check the website calendar for upcoming events. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Berklee College of Music, founded in 1945, is an independent music college in Boston, Massachusetts. It has an enrollment of approximately 4,000 students and a 2004 faculty of approximately 430. Berklee offers an accredited four-year baccalaureate degree or diploma. Prominent alumni include John Mayer ('98), Aimee Mann ('80), Melissa Etheridge ('80), Branford Marsalis ('90) and Quincy Jones ('51) among many others.