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December 01, 2011

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The Boston Common Christmas tree in 2010 (Courtesy: Chris Devers/Flickr)

It's Thursday which means it's time to round up our weekend picks. This week we're thinking Christmas tree lighting, rock and roll, surround sound, and naughty ballerinas.

Guest:

Jim Sullivan, Boston Herald contributor and editor of JimSullivanInk.com

Jim's Picks:

Greil Marcus, music journalist, culture critic, and author most recently of "The Doors: A Lifetime of Listening in Five Mean Years" at The Harvard Book Store, Thursday, December 1st at 7 p.m.

Animal Hospital Ensemble on Saturday, December 3rd at Machines with Magnets in Pawtucket, R.I. and Sunday, December 4th at Mass Art's Pozen Center

The Slutcracker at the Somerville Theatre, December 2nd through December 24th

Meghna's Pick:

Boston's Official Christmas Tree Lighting, Boston Common, Thursday, December 1st: 6 p.m.

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