Painting at Boston's MFA

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A Studio of Her Own: Boston Woman Artists: The exhibit will present about eighty of the finest paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts created by women at the turn of the last century. Drawn equally from the Museum of Fine Arts' holdings, other museums and institutions, and private collections, the exhibition includes works by over fifty artists. While some of them are well known, many others remain uncelebrated. www.mfa.org

The Boston Landmarks Orchestra is a new orchestra in the Greater Boston area, created to perform free, summer concerts celebrating music as well as important historical, geographical, and architectural settings. www.LandmarksOrchestra.org

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum houses one of the most renowned art collections in the world, including masterpieces spanning 30 centuries and representing numerous cultures from around the world. The memorable 15th century Ventian-style palazzo contains three floors of galleries, surrounding an interior courtyard adorned with seasonal flowers and greenery. The collection of more than 2500 artworks includes masterpieces by Rembrandt, Raphael, Botticelli, Sargent, Whistler and Titian. www.gardnermuseum.org