A 1940s History Gala with Hedy Lamarr on Boston Harbor

™ invites attendees to walk the red carpet and immerse themselves in art, theatre, fashion, & dance. A 1940s Golden Age Gala-- featuring Boston's best artisans, performance artists, and DJs aboard and alongside Nantucket Lightship/LV-112; a designated United States' National Historic Landmark. Revelers will be immersed in Boston's beauty and an effervescent view of the city skyline from the East Boston Marina. Nantucket Lightship/LV-112 never leaves the dock, so there is no chance of "missing the boat!" Come early and stay late!

Experience your favorite musicians & performers. Tour the designated National Historic Landmark Nantucket Lightship/LV-112 with an experienced docent. Enjoy an Immersive Living History performance, chronicling the life of Hedy Lamarr. A fusion of Big Band,1940s, & House music will grace your ears and vibe your soul. Shop local artisans and consigner fashion. Come dressed for the era! This is an all ages, family-friendly event.

6pm - 7:30pm- DJ Rebecca Wilson (aka "Tekila" - Listen on Mixcloud)

7:30pm - 8:30pm- History At Play™, LLC presents ™; an Immersive Living History Experience (featuring Judith Kalaora)

8:30pm - 10pm- DJ Adam Gibbons (Listen on Soundcloud)

Tours of Nantucket Lighsthip/LV-112 are conducted by request at 6pm, 7pm, 9pm.

Important: Wear proper footwear (i.e. Rubber-soled, closed toe shoes). There are trip hazards. To tour the Nantucket Lightship, you must climb a steep ramp. To enjoy views from the top decks, there are ladders. There will be limited chairs available for seating on the barge. We recommend BYOC ("Bring your own chair") (especially for the performance). Lawn/beach chairs suggested. Parking is limited. We will have a limited number of parking passes available for mobility impaired/elder attendees. There is free street parking in the neighborhood (read posted signs). You may also valet your vehicle at Tall Ship, which is a 15-minute walk from Nantucket Lightship/LV-112. Water Taxis are available from Downtown Boston. Visit Boston Water Taxi to reserve. Carpool and rideshare recommended. Neither History At Play™, LLC, nor Nantucket Lightship/LV-112, shall be held responsible for any injury incurred as a result of event attendance.

Watch a teaser here!

Upon hearing the name Hedy Lamarr, whom do you see? A smoldering, bejeweled temptress, perched on velour cushions? Or a demure and professionally clad inventor, embarking on scientific ideas that were generations ahead of her time?
™ introduces you to a woman clouded in a fantasy world that only Tinseltown could create. Watch a Viennese refugee transform to becomeThe Most Beautiful Woman in the World, all the while, inventing groundbreaking technology that marks the origin of WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth, and all secure wireless communications. ​This performance contains mature themes.

™ is researched, written, produced, & performed by ™, Founder & Artistic Director Judith Kalaora. The production has been featured on CBS News Radio and NBC. The performance preceded the Northeastern premiere of the PBS Masters documentary Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story at Coolidge Corner Theatre in 2017, and has toured the United States. Copyright 2013.

The performance takes place on the barge alongside Nantucket Lighsthip/LV-112. A 1940s History Gala is also A Forties Fest for Judith's 41st!" Celebrate her birthday and Make History!

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™, (HAP) has garnered international acclaim for their solo and ensemble Immersive Living History events, chronicling the lives of legendary trailblazers. Founded in 2010, HAP redefines immersive theatre as a pop culture teaching tool. This event is designed by the History At Play™ Performance Institute (HAPPI). HAPPI, a non-profit in development, provides experiential education to foster an integration of art, music, fashion, performance, culinary arts, and living history to create immersive experiences that improve the way we learn history.

Visit HistoryAtPlay.com to learn more and email aW5mbyB8IEhpc3RvcnlBdFBsYXkgISBjb20=, or call +1.617.752.2859. Early bird tickets available until June 26. Questions about this event? Email Qm94T2ZmaWNlIHwgSGlzdG9yeUF0UGxheSAhIGNvbQ==.

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