| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Stone Carving Classes/WorkshopsPresented by Scott's Stone Carving Classes SSCC January 10, 2012-March 17, 2013 Come learn how to carve stone(alabaster) and learn all parts of this fascinating ancient medium. Beginning/intermediate/advanced students are all welcomed. You will learn the whole process of stone carving from the beginning chisels, to the files and finishing process. Students are encouraged and helped to produce the type of work that interests them! More advanced students are helped to pursue new creative directions or to revisit current ones. Class discussion and demonstration accompany... | Scott's Stone Carving Classes SSCC | 01/10/12-
03/17/13 | Cambridge |
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 |
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 |
Walking Tour of Jamaica PondPresented by Jamaica Plain Historical Society at Jamaica Pond Bandstand June 23, 2012 Join the JP Historical Society on a trip around Jamaica Pond. Once a gathering point for Boston’s elite, the Pond had previously been put to industrial use as tons of ice were harvested there each winter. Learn about the movers and shakers such as Francis Parkman who made their homes on the Pond’s shores. Discover how the Pond was transformed from private estates and warehouses into the parkland we know today. Tours are cancelled in case of heavy rain. | Jamaica Plain Historical Society | 06/23/12 | Boston |
Exhibition: Wiyohpiyata: Lakota Images of the Contested WestPresented by Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology at Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology May 12, 2009-December 30, 2013 Wiyohpiyata: Lakota Images of the Contested West explores the meanings of a recently discovered nineteenth-century "artist's book," in the collection of Houghton Library, that had been recovered from the Little Big Horn battlefield after Custer's defeat in 1876. The exhibit presents colored drawings by Plains Indian warriors from the book with historic Lakota objects from the Peabody's collections. | Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology | 05/12/09-
12/30/13 | Cambridge |
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 |
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 |
Discover the Nature of Martha's VineyardPresented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary October 12-October 14, 2012 e island of Martha's Vineyard is unrivaled in its beauty and natural and cultural history. The best time to visit is after the tourists have gone in the fall. The waters are still warm enough to swim and kayak, the frenetic summer pace slows as the crowds depart. Enjoy the best that the island has to offer with Mass Audubon as we seek the special hidden places that only the locals know. Call for brochure with details. Pre-registration is required. | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 10/12/12-
10/14/12 | Natick |
Watercolors in Nature: Spring series 2 Presented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary June 5-June 26, 2012 Let nature inspire you! Explore the use of lines, colors and textures and more. Bring your own painting wish list. As warmer weather approaches we will begin to explore the outdoor world as weather allows. Small class size for individual attention. All levels welcome! Relax, enjoy and create! Pre-registration required. May join series in progress. | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 06/05/12-
06/26/12 | Natick |
Father's Day Weekend Canoe & BreakfastPresented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary June 16, 2012 Celebrate Father's Day early with a relaxing canoe trip! Watch the morning mist rising off the water. Keep an eye out for great blue herons and other birds gliding over the water. Enjoy the beautiful views as we paddle through Rocky Narrows Reservation and Broadmoor to the South Natick Dam. A hearty breakfast will be served midway on the banks of the river. Pre-registration required. | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 06/16/12 | Natick |
Evening Canoe on the CharlesPresented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary June 22, 2012 Enjoy a paddle down one of the most beautiful stretches of the Charles River, past Medfield State Hospital and up into the Medfield marshes. Watch as the sun sets over the river and listen for the evening sounds of birds, frogs and other creatures. Pre-registration required. Canoes, paddles, lifejackets, a basic paddling overview & guides are all provided. | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 06/22/12 | Natick |
Birds of the Concord RiverPresented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary June 23, 2012 Come explore an historic and beautiful section of the Concord River. Watch for herons, egrets and more as we paddle through parts of the Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. We'll stop for a short while to explore the refuge out of the canoes. Bring a lunch for a picnic half way. Pre-registration required. Canoes, paddles, lifejackets, a basic paddling overview & guides are all provided. | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 06/23/12 | Natick |
Canoe and Dinner on the CharlesPresented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary July 13, 2012 Start the weekend with a relaxing canoe trip. Enjoy paddling the calm waters of the Charles. Watch the sun set over the river and listen to the sounds of nature. Finish the trip with a river-side catered dinner. Pre-registration required. Canoes, paddles, lifejackets, a basic paddling overview & guides are all provided. | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 07/13/12 | Natick |
Ice Cream and...FrogsPresented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary June 26, 2012 What's better than ice cream on a summer night? Why not add a little fun outdoor exploration? Join the adventure as we look for flashing fireflies, listen for the songs of frogs and katydids and use a "bat detector" to find our local bats. Frogs: June 26, Fireflies: July 10, Bats: July 31, Registration is required. | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 06/26/12 | Natick |
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 |
Family Harvest Festival Presented by Historic New England at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm September 29, 2012 See tractors and other farm equipment spanning the last eighty years. Try your hand at corn husking and win prizes at the pie-eating contest. Learn how simple machines help farmers with pumping water, pressing cider, and preparing food. Find your way through a hay bale maze. Enjoy a wagon ride through brightly colored autumn fields, build scarecrows, go on a pumpkin treasure hunt, and make fall crafts. Listen (and dance!) to folk music or watch a puppet show. The circa 1690 stone and brick... | Historic New England | 09/29/12 | Newbury |
Newport Folk FestivalPresented by Newport Festivals Foundation at Fort Adams State Park July 28-July 29, 2012 Saturday July 28
MY MORNING JACKET
IRON & WINE
PATTY GRIFFIN
GUTHRIE FAMILY REUNION
DAWES
DEER TICK
CITY AND COLOUR
PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND
ALABAMA SHAKES
SHARON VAN ETTEN
BLIND PILOT
FIRST AID KIT
BROWN BIRD
JONNY CORNDAWG
SPIRIT FAMILY REUNION
ROBERT ELLIS
FRANK FAIRFIELD
THE APACHE RELAY
HONEYHONEY
SLEEPY MAN BANJO BOYS
ELIZABETH MITCHELL & YOU ARE MY... | Newport Festivals Foundation | 07/28/12-
07/29/12 | Newport |
