| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Ronnie Earl and The Broadcasters Presented by Blue Ocean Music Hall June 22, 2012 Legendary blues guitarist Ronnie Earl was born Ronald Horvath, in Queens, New York, on March 10, 1953. He didn’t pick up his first guitar until twenty years later, beginning a musical journey that took him to the sides of some of the most respected and talented blues musicians in the world. Inspired by Muddy Waters, T-Bone Walker, B.B. King, Freddie King, Otis Rush, Big Walter Horton and The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Ronnie quickly developed his six-string skills, playing with an... | Blue Ocean Music Hall | 06/22/12 | Salisbury |
3rd Annual Buffett Beach Blast ft. Changes in Latitudes Presented by Blue Ocean Music Hall July 13, 2012 Changes in Latitudes is one of America's premier tributes to the master of the tropical lifestyle, singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. Each show is good clean fun, with beach balls, conga lines and leis galore. The fun kicks off with an optional ticketed pre-show Tailgate Party at the beachfront lot near the Music Hall. Just like a real Buffett concert, outrageous car decorations, coolers, blenders, grills and tropical
beach attire are encouraged! Proceeds benefit the Salisbury Beach... | Blue Ocean Music Hall | 07/13/12 | Salisbury |
The StompersPresented by Blue Ocean Music Hall July 20, 2012 Boston rockers The Stompers kick off a limited 35th anniversary tour at Blue Ocean Music Hall! The legendary band has long been recognized for their raucous live shows, kept alive by a spirited legion of dedicated fans. The Stompers music appears in the John Sayles film "Return of the Secaucus Seven" and the cult classic "Fraternity Vacation."
Radio hits include Never Tell An Angel; Coast to Coast; Rock, Jump and Holler; Eastside Girl; One Heart For Sale; and... | Blue Ocean Music Hall | 07/20/12 | Salisbury |
Literary Landmarks Walking TourPresented by Boston By Foot at Borders Book Store - School Street June 3, 2009 - Ongoing During the nineteenth century, Boston was the most important literary center in the United States and was home to many of America's greatest writers. Our literary tour highlights the homes and haunts of such great Victorians as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry David Thoreau, Louisa May Alcott, Henry James and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Individually, they were writers and poets without peer. Collectively, they made Boston the epicenter of American Letters and earned it the... | Boston By Foot | 06/03/09-
Ongoing | Boston |
Shoe-making and shining workshop and Open Studio with Stacy Scibelli Presented by Boston Center for the Arts (BCA) at Mills Gallery at the BCA June 9, 2012 Drop-In Shoe-making/Shoe-shining Workshop and Open Studio | Saturday, June 9 1-4pm | Artist Studios Building
BCA artist resident Stacy Scibelli will open her studio and share her work! Also, drop-in to create a simple slipper shoe out of paper and leather or learn some simple shoe-shining techniques. | Boston Center for the Arts (BCA) | 06/09/12 | Boston |
BCE presents CHICHESTERPresented by Boston Choral Ensemble at Old South Church, Boston June 3, 2012 This concert features works commissioned by Dean Walter Hussey for Chichester Cathedral in England, including Leonard Bernstein’s sensational Chichester Psalms, the stunning Chichester Mass by American composer William Albright, a setting of Psalm 23 by Lennox Berkeley, and canticle settings by Bryan Kelly and William Walton. In the spirit of Hussey’s adventurous commissioning, these concerts will feature the world premiere of a piece composed for BCE by Stephen Feigenbaum, the... | Boston Choral Ensemble | 06/03/12 | Boston |
Invisible CitiesPresented by Boston Metro Opera June 22-June 30, 2012 Join Marco Polo on his extraordinary travels in this concert premiere: Christopher Cerrone’s Invisible Cities. Based on the acclaimed novella by Italo Calvini, this opera is a melting pot of musical styles, documenting Polo and his role in the rise and fall of Kublai Khan’s Mongolian empire.
Performances are:
June 22, 2012 | 7:00 PM
June 23, 2012 | 7:00 PM
June 29, 2012 | 7:00 PM
June 30, 2012 | 7:00 PM
Tickets are $10.00/per... | Boston Metro Opera | 06/22/12-
06/30/12 | Jamaica Plain |
Portuguese Lusitano Horse ShowPresented by Boston Portuguese Festival June 2, 2012 This will be a great opportunity to understand the role of the wonderful Lusitano horse in Portugal’s history and culture.
Sons of the Wind Farm located Merrimac, MA, is home to the national horse of Portugal. This horse, also referred to as the “Royal Horse of Europe”, is known for his extraordinary beauty, bravery, athletic talent and intelligence.
The day’s events will feature Portuguese freestyle dressage clinics, airs above grounds... | Boston Portuguese Festival | 06/02/12 | Merrimac |
Day of Portugal - ParadePresented by Boston Portuguese Festival June 17, 2012 The parade will start at Portuguese Square (Concord Avenue) in Somerville and work its way down Cambridge Street through Inman Square to its ending location in front of St. Anthony’s Church at the corner of Cambridge Street and Cardinal Medeiros Avenue.
The parade will include a variety of colorful floats, bands, and marching groups from various Portuguese communities across Massachusetts.
A block party will... | Boston Portuguese Festival | 06/17/12 | Somerville |
Azorean Whale Boat RegattaPresented by Boston Portuguese Festival June 3, 2012 The Boston Portuguese Festival and the Azorean Maritime Heritage Society are hosting its 7th Annual Azorean Whale Boat Regatta at the MIT Pierce Boathouse, on Sunday, June 03, 2012.
The annual regatta, one of the most celebrated events of the Boston Portuguese Festival, is back this year with more crews competing and a great program.
Races will begin at 1pm and spectators can root for their local teams from the viewing deck of the MIT Pierce Boathouse overlooking... | Boston Portuguese Festival | 06/03/12 | Cambridge |
3RD Annual Hobby Bunker Games Day Presented by Boston Trained Bands August 18, 2012 Boston Trained Bands will be running the Battle of Maldon 991 and 1st Battle of Sackets Harbor 1812 other games TBD. Other games masters and/or clubs are welcome to present their games. Please use the contact information below to book a table. Last year we had around 50 gamers over the day with 11 games. | Boston Trained Bands | 08/18/12 | Malden |
Boston's Best CruisePresented by Boston's Best Cruises at MBTA Harbor Express Ferry November 1, 2009 - Ongoing 90 min. round trip ferry ride from Boston's Long Wharf and back. Scenic, historical, inexpensive family fun. Best views of Boston and the Harbor Islands.big fun on a budget. | Boston's Best Cruises | 11/01/09-
Ongoing | Boston |
Two-Week Intensive Recording Project (Ages 8 years to adult) Presented by Brookline Music School at Brookline Music School July 10-August 2, 2012 (Formerly known as Jazz in July)
Experience the fun of ensemble playing and the excitement of recording. Over the course of twelve hours, students will rehearse and record a four-song CD, drawing on a variety of musical styles. Novice, intermediate and advanced ensembles are available. Placement is determined by prior evaluations.
Instructor: John Purcell
Session I: July 10-19 (Tues/Wed/Thurs, two-weeks)
Session II: July 24-August 2 (Tues/Wed/Thurs,... | Brookline Music School | 07/10/12-
08/02/12 | Brookline |
Meet the Instruments! (Ages 6-9 years)Presented by Brookline Music School at Brookline Music School August 20-August 23, 2012 Cello, clarinet, drums, flute, guitar, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, violin and more! During this four day course, your child will learn the basics of each instrument, decide on a favorite and, by the end of the session, be able to play a tune!
Instructors: Piano, Guitar, Percussion, Winds, Strings Faculty
Session II: August 20-23 (Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs, one-week)
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm | Brookline Music School | 08/20/12-
08/23/12 | Brookline |
Music & More (Ages 4-6 years)Presented by Brookline Music School at Brookline Music School July 9-July 19, 2012 Now in its 18th year, our two-week Music & More Summer Arts Program offers children a variety of music, dance and art activities in an interactive, creative environment. Children are divided by age into small core groups, each with its own lead teacher who takes the children through daily activities. They are encouraged to talk, play and interact with fellow classmates and faculty in this safe, fun, inspirational atmosphere. More classes may be added for an extended day!
| Brookline Music School | 07/09/12-
07/19/12 | Brookline |
Music Technology/GarageBand (Ages 7 years and older)Presented by Brookline Music School at Brookline Music School July 9-July 26, 2012 Students will learn the basics of recording, receive education in song writing, music theory, arranging, and use their own instrumental skill to record great songs; they’ll even be singing! GarageBand is an invaluable tool for students who are interested in more than just learning the notes. No previous recording experience necessary.
Instructor: Scott Pittman
Session I: July 9-12 (Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs, one-week)
Session II: July 23-26 (Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs,... | Brookline Music School | 07/09/12-
07/26/12 | Brookline |
33rd Annual Cambridge River FestivalPresented by Cambridge Arts Council June 2, 2012 Join us for this one-day celebration of the arts, attracting 200,000 annually. This FREE event along the banks of the Charles River features jazz, folk, roots and world music performances, dance, art demonstrations, family art-making activities and over 100 specialty food purveyors and craftspeople! | Cambridge Arts Council | 06/02/12 | |
Guided River & Harbor ToursPresented by Charles River Canoe & Kayak June 23, 2011 - Ongoing Amazing experiences on the Charles River and Boston Harbor, including:
* Skyline & Sunset Tours - Spectacular Skyline Views from Kendall Square
* Boston Harbor Tours - Experience the Harbor from Kendall Square
* Barbeque Tours - Paddling & Food from Allston or Kendall Square
* Moonlight Canoe Tours - Relaxing Evening Canoe Tour from Newton
* Custom Tours & Events - Unforgettable Group Outings Just for You
* Eco-Tours - See... | Charles River Canoe & Kayak | 06/23/11-
Ongoing | |
Caliente: A Celebration of Latin MusicPresented by City of Boston at City Hall Plaza July 28, 2012 This free event celebrates the Latin arts in Boston. The 2012 concert is Saturday, July 28th from 7-9pm at City Hall Plaza. Last year's headliner was Latin Grammy Award winner, Milly Quezada. Milly was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and is considered the “Queen of Merengue."
Jerry Rivera was the headliner for the 2010 concert and attracted over 25,000 people to City Hall Plaza. | City of Boston | 07/28/12 | Boston |
Reading a Powder Horn: The Siege of Boston through One Soldier’s Eyes Presented by Concord Museum at Concord Museum June 14, 2012 "Reading a Powder Horn: The Siege of Boston through One Soldier’s Eyes," is presented by J.L. Bell on Thursday, June 14, at 7:00 p.m. at the Concord Museum.
J. L. Bell is the voice of the well-known blog, “Boston 1775” (http://boston1775.blogspot.com/), that offers history, analysis, and unabashed gossip about the start of the American Revolution. His presentation will use an ambitiously engraved powder horn exhibited in the Concord Museum's... | Concord Museum | 06/14/12 | Concord |
23rd Annual Concord Museum Garden TourPresented by Concord Museum at Concord Museum June 1-June 2, 2012 The Concord Museum’s 23rd annual Garden Tour has become a New England tradition for garden lovers from near and far. The Garden Tour will take place rain or shine on Friday and Saturday, June 1 and 2. The tour of eight Concord-area private gardens is self-guided and self-paced, beginning each day at 9 a.m. and continuing until 4 p.m. Tickets are good for either or both days, but each garden may only be visited once. Advance Tickets (through 5/25): $32; after 5/25 or at the door: $38. ... | Concord Museum | 06/01/12-
06/02/12 | Concord |
Boston International Ballet CompetitionPresented by Dance Conservatory Performance Project at Cutler Majestic Theatre June 13-June 17, 2012 The Boston International Ballet Competition (BIBC) was started in order to bring magic into Ballet, “open doors” and unite the far reaches of the dance world with an innovative competition for talented students and young professionals. Last year, nearly 100 dancers, from 24 countries, ages 13 to 25 competed for dance contracts, scholarships and more. Mikko Nissinen, Boston Ballet's Artistic Director, presides the Jury. | Dance Conservatory Performance Project | 06/13/12-
06/17/12 | Boston |
Showcase Of Stars @ Cantab benefit night JDRFPresented by DAY TRIPPER ENTERTAINMENT January 6-December 7, 2012 benefit nights for JDRF walk for cure Diabetes 2012 all proceeds donated | DAY TRIPPER ENTERTAINMENT | 01/06/12-
12/07/12 | Cambridge |
Fun Fused Glass ClassesPresented by Deenie Pacik's Studio January 28-December 15, 2012 Announcement: Fun Fused Glass Workshops. Come play with glass. Enjoy the excitement of glass in these easy, fun classes near Pawtuxet Village at 25 Hartford Place in Warwick, Rhode Island. Create beautiful fused glass pendants and bowls. No experience necessary. To sign up, please visit: www.deeniepacik.net | Deenie Pacik's Studio | 01/28/12-
12/15/12 | Warwick |
Family Experience Sundays at Diablo Glass SchoolPresented by Diablo Glass School at Diablo Glass School October 11, 2009 - Ongoing Participants will learn about the venetian technique of glassblowing and the process to produce amazing and colorful pieces. During this one hour demonstration kids and adults will enjoy learning something unique watching our skilled artists blowing. After the demo, participants can make fused glass pendants or order blown pieces and watch the artists producing them. Price per event: $15 Demonstration 1-2 PM $10 Additional Hands-On Fused Glass 2-3 PM Group size limit: 60 for Demonstration... | Diablo Glass School | 10/11/09-
Ongoing | Boston |
JIM LAULETTA Comedy ShowcasePresented by Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons at Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons November 9, 2010-November 20, 2012 Two for One Admission with Active Military, Disabled Vets, Public Service Employees, or College ID.
800)-401-2221 for Reservations, tickets! Only $15
www.beantowncomedy.com
JIM LAULETTA
A favorite act wherever he goes, Jim mixes his cynical, biting, self-deprecating material with some of the most off the wall off the wall and original impressions you'll EVER see. Quoted by the Boston Globe as "...off-beat and original." Not only is Jim one of the most... | Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons | 11/09/10-
11/20/12 | Boston |
| National & Local Boston Comics with Boston Attitude | Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons | 05/13/11-
06/28/14 | Boston |
Ex Aircraft Pilot/Comedian Mitch Stinson's Weekend ExtenderPresented by Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons at Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons May 8, 2011-April 28, 2014 "MITCH STINSON"
Mitch Stinson is a former aircraft-carrier aviator for the United States Navy who, as a pilot, made over 200 carrier landings during his 10 year military career. Mitch has recently risen through the comedy ranks in the Northeast US by virtue of his original (and clean!) material that offers unique insight into the transition from hot-shot Navy pilot to everyday civilian life, resonating with comedy crowds everywhere.
Mitch... | Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons | 05/08/11-
04/28/14 | Boston |
Paul Nardizzi Wednesday Comedy ShowcasePresented by Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons at Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons May 11, 2011-May 29, 2013 HEADLINER: PAUL NARDIZZI
Paul Nardizzi's headlines with great local comedians. Paul's very dry observational style of comedy has skyrocketed him from an unknown to a major headliner in just a few short years. He has made numerous appearances on Conan O'Brien, Comedy Central, A & E TV's "An Evening at the Improv", and is one of the most requested acts on XM Satellite Radio. Paul was voted to the Top 10 list of Boston comedians by Tab magazine. Paul was the winner of Both... | Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons | 05/11/11-
05/29/13 | Boston |
Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remington 7 Nites A Week 24 Years Boston's Funniest Comedy
Avg. Event Rating(4.5 Stars): Presented by Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons at Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons June 25, 2011 - Ongoing Avg. Event Rating (4.5 Stars): 24 years Boston Most Fun Comedy Club, Boston's Only Full Service, 7 Nights A Week Comedy Club.18+ National headliners are joined by Boston's next superstars. Dane Cook had a show here every Fri for 2 years in the 90's.
Located in a Remodeled Bank with a Giant Glass Faced Vault Door and Color Cartoon Wall Murals as a background for the funniest comedy in town.
| Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons | 06/25/11-
Ongoing | Boston |
CHRIS ZITO'S Weekly Thursday Comedy SandboxPresented by Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons at Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons September 22, 2011-August 30, 2012 Zito was an integral part of the early Boston Comedy scene which gave the nation so many of it’s comedy’s greats. Chris traces his roots back to the infamous Ding Ho with Lenny Clarke, Steve Sweeney, Barry Crimmins, Stephen Wright and the birth of the Boston Comedy Club scene, He and his partner Steve Bean made up the first successful comedy duo “Zito & Bean” and together they hosted a weekly show at “ “Play it Again Sam’s” for over two... | Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons | 09/22/11-
08/30/12 | Boston |
Essex National Heritage Area Photo Safari featuring Canon at Long Hill ReservationPresented by Essex National Heritage Commission at Long Hill Reservation August 4, 2012 Capture Long Hill’s blooming flower fields at this former family retreat renowned for its gardens for almost a century. You'll be equipped with all the latest camera gear from Canon, provided by Hunt’s Photo & Video, and personally coached by Hunt’s technical experts and visiting professional photographers! Reservations required for the AM session from 8am-12pm, or PM session from 1-5pm! | Essex National Heritage Commission | 08/04/12 | Beverly |
Essex National Heritage Area Photo Safari featuring Olympus in NewburyportPresented by Essex National Heritage Commission May 26, 2012 With a state-of-the-art digital camera in hand, capture the abundant and interesting maritime heritage of Newburyport and the Merrimack River Valley! You'll be equipped with all the latest camera gear from Olympus, provided by Hunt’s Photo & Video, and personally coached by Hunt’s technical experts and visiting professional photographers as we photograph Newburyport’s unique downtown and historic waterfront. Reservations required. Visit... | Essex National Heritage Commission | 05/26/12 | Newport |
Essex National Heritage Area Photo Safari featuring Sigma at Gloucester MaritimePresented by Essex National Heritage Commission June 16, 2012 With a state-of-the-art digital camera in hand, photograph Gloucester’s historic working waterfront! At Maritime Gloucester photographers can capture sea creatures in their own hands (or in touch tanks), panoramic views of Gloucester Harbor, an ever changing parade of boats and the oldest continuously operating marine railway in the country. Reservations required. Visit www.essexheritage.org/photosafari | Essex National Heritage Commission | 06/16/12 | Gloucester |
Essex National Heritage Area Photo Safari featuring Tamron at Lawrence HeritagePresented by Essex National Heritage Commission June 30, 2012 Join us in Lawrence to explore the esplanade of a nineteenth-century canal and capture the architectural details of the city’s industrial-era mills and the canal’s gates, locks, bridges and historic Great Stone Dam - all within this National Historic Register district! You'll be equipped with the latest camera lenses & gear from Tamron and personally coached by Hunt’s technical experts and visiting professional photographers! Reservations required. Visit... | Essex National Heritage Commission | 06/30/12 | Lawrence |
Essex National Heritage Area Photo Safari featuring Nikon at the House of the Seven GablesPresented by Essex National Heritage Commission July 21, 2012 Photograph the site at the House of the Seven Gables (its own national historic district on The National Register of Historic places) while equipped with the latest camera gear from Nikon and personally coached by Hunt’s technical experts and visiting professional photographers! The property includes 5 historic houses, an 18th century granite sea wall, and two seaside gardens with views of Salem Harbor. Reservations required for the AM session from 8am-12pm, or PM session from... | Essex National Heritage Commission | 07/21/12 | Salem |
Fireball ImprovPresented by Fireball Improv May 11-December 28, 2012 Kick off your weekend with us as we bring audience suggestions to life with unbridled, shameless abandon! Just about anything is fair game (we’re not kidding) in this uninhibited, “Rated-R” celebration of love, diversity, and sexuality.
100 minutes of foreplay, and we do all the work! | Fireball Improv | 05/11/12-
12/28/12 | Boston |
Pirates, Privateers & Patriots Tour: Freedom TrailPresented by Freedom Trail Foundation at BosTix Booth - Faneuil Hall May 1-November 25, 2012 Learn the tales of scallawag pirates who plied their trade in Boston harbor, the privateers who sympathized with the Colonists against the mighty British Navy, and the patriots who encouraged them to help overthrow British rule in 18th century Boston. You'll be surprised to learn who was involved in promoting "terrorist acts" against Great Britain as the American Revolution played out on Boston waters. Tall Ships are in Boston this summer, so take in the juicy history of... | Freedom Trail Foundation | 05/01/12-
11/25/12 | Boston |
Freedom Trail Foundation Costume Guided ToursPresented by Freedom Trail Foundation January 1, 2009 - Ongoing The Freedom Trail Foundation offers some of the most popular and acclaimed historical tours in all of New England. Walk Into History along the famous red line with an 18th Century Costumed Guide. Hear the tales of the brave Bostonians and Colonialists who dared to challenge Britain and helped establish the greatest republic in the world. These 90 minute tours are designed for individuals, groups, corporate team building and schools. Read the descriptions carefully and select your special... | Freedom Trail Foundation | 01/01/09-
Ongoing | Boston |
Geeks Who Drink Pub QuizPresented by Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz; The Only Pub Quiz That Matters July 18, 2011-July 16, 2012 Simply, a quiz game played in a pub. It's an Anglo-Irish tradition, but our goal is the same: to foster friendly competition, and promote social drinking. A noble cause!
The quiz consists of eight rounds of eight questions each, played by teams of up to six people. Questions are read aloud by the quizmaster and teams write down the answers, turning them in at the end of each round.
Rounds 1, 4 and 6 are themed rounds – anything from “Eight Questions... | Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz; The Only Pub Quiz That Matters | 07/18/11-
07/16/12 | Brighton |
Mollusks: Shelled Masters of the Marine RealmPresented by Harvard Museum of Natural History at Harvard Museum of Natural History February 18, 2012-February 28, 2013 Mollusks: Shelled Masters of the Marine Realm, a new exhibition opening February 18, 2012 at Harvard Museum of Natural History, will explore mollusks' amazing diversity and feature recent discoveries about their evolutionary history. Mollusks are amazingly varied in both size and anatomical structure, as well as in their behaviors and habitats. First appearing in the fossil record in the Cambrian period more than 500 million years ago, mollusks include the brainy cephalopods such as... | Harvard Museum of Natural History | 02/18/12-
02/28/13 | Cambridge |
Watch Out for Vulture Vomit and Other Adventures in Bird WatchingPresented by Harvard Museum of Natural History at Harvard Museum of Natural History May 26, 2012 Family Program with Bill Thompson III
SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2:00 PM
Bird watching isn’t just for adults anymore. Kids and teens are getting hooked on nature through birds, and birders of all ages will enjoy this humorous and engaging presentation by Bill Thompson III, author of the new Peterson Field Guide, The Young Birder’s Guide to Birds of North America (Houghton Mifflin). While other field guides might overwhelm kids who are new to birding, The Young... | Harvard Museum of Natural History | 05/26/12 | Cambridge |
The Grand Diversity of Fishes: Form, Function, and EvolutionPresented by Harvard Museum of Natural History May 31, 2012 Exhibition re-opening lecture by George V. Lauder, Prof. of Biology and Curator of Ichthyology in Harvard’s Museum of Comparative Zoology
THURSDAY, MAY 31, 6:00 PM
Fishes display a remarkable diversity in their behavior, ecology, and physical form. Constituting half of all known vertebrate species, fishes have adapted to almost every habitat on earth—from the deepest ocean trenches to highest mountain streams, and from sub-freezing to near-boiling... | Harvard Museum of Natural History | 05/31/12 | Cambridge |
Fiber Revival Presented by Historic New England at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm August 11, 2012 Join the Newburyport Spinners Guild and Historic New England for a day-long exploration of fiber arts, featuring demonstrations of needle felting, hand-spinning, weaving, and alpaca and sheep husbandry, colonial rug making, and knitting. Try your hand with a vintage sock-making machine. Wash, comb, spin, and weave wool from our resident sheep. Vendors offer a variety of natural fibers, yarn, and equipment. To register for specific specialist-led workshops on weaving, felting, dyeing, and... | Historic New England | 08/11/12 | Newbury |
Modern Architecture Walking Tour of CambridgePresented by Historic New England May 26-May 27, 2012 Tour twenty distinctive Modern structures on the Harvard and MIT main campuses as well as “Architects Corner” on Brattle Street in Cambridge. Explore mid-century Modernism from 1947 to 1976 in the work of Walter Gropius, Eero Saarinen, Alvar Aalto, I.M. Pei, Josep Lluís Sert, and others. Includes a one-hour intermission to allow for participants to break for lunch. Tour begins at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. | Historic New England | 05/26/12-
05/27/12 | Cambridge |
Friday Evenings at GropiusPresented by Historic New England June 8-September 28, 2012 Walter Gropius, founder of the German design school known as the Bauhaus, was one of the most influential architects of the twentieth century. His 1938 home showcases the clean, contemporary lines of Modernist design. During this evening slide show and house tour, see how Gropius’s innovative lighting scheme comes to life at night. Light refreshments provided. | Historic New England | 06/08/12-
09/28/12 | Lincoln |
Codman Estate Antique Auto Show Presented by Historic New England at Codman Estate July 15, 2012 This annual auto show draws more than 200 classic and antique autos, trucks, and motorcycles from all over New England and includes entertainment by the New Liberty Jazz Band, museum tours, a raffle, family activities, and food concessions. Rain or shine. | Historic New England | 07/15/12 | Lincoln |
Parade of Sail Presented by Historic New England September 2, 2012 Come to Beauport for some of the best views of the annual Gloucester Schooner Festival's Parade of Sail and watch schooners sail to the Eastern Point Light breakwater to begin the Mayor's Cup race. Coffee and light breakfast refreshments are available on a first-come, first-served basis. | Historic New England | 09/02/12 | Gloucester |
Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions at Cogswell’s Grant Presented by Historic New England September 7-September 9, 2012 The Herrmann family, breeders and trainers of the famed Lipizzan horse, demonstrate the highest levels of horsemanship in three shows. These stallions are among the last horses capable of executing the "Airs Above the Ground" maneuvers, dramatic leaps and plunges that were developed as aggressive battle maneuvers in the sixteenth century, and are now among the most beautiful displays of equine grace and strength. Snacks and souvenirs are available. Please bring seats. | Historic New England | 09/07/12-
09/09/12 | Essex |
30th Annual Codman Estate Fine Arts and Crafts Festival Presented by Historic New England at Codman Estate September 8, 2012 This annual event features the work of more than one hundred local artisans. Items include wooden furniture and toys, pottery, photography, jewelry, glass, knitted sweaters and throws, children’s clothing, metalware, and folk carvings. Enjoy live entertainment, children’s activities, and a food court. The Codman Estate is open for museum tours. | Historic New England | 09/08/12 | Lincoln |
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