| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Boston Local Food Festival (BLFF)Presented by The Williams Agency October 7, 2012 The festival provides opportunities for local food-related businesses, initiatives and nonprofits to share their products, services and programs. Over 100 vendors and exhibitors and at least 20 stakeholder groups participate in the festival each year. Boston Local Food Festival attracts 30,000 people | The Williams Agency | 10/07/12 | Cambridge |
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 |
Evening Canoe on the CharlesPresented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary June 30, 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. Canoes, paddles, lifejackets, a basic paddling overview & guides are all provided. Pre-registration is required. | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 06/30/12 | Natick |
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 |
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 |
| Exploring the World of Butterflies | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 07/14/12 | Natick |
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 |
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 |
| Fun with Butterflies & Dragonflies | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 06/24/12 | Natick |
| Fun with Butterflies & Dragonflies | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 07/14/12 | Natick |
| Fun with Butterflies & Dragonflies | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 08/04/12 | Natick |
Hawk Watching at Pack MonadnockPresented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary September 8, 2012 Join us at one of the best hawk watching locations in New England! This peak provides a broad view of the surroundings and is a magnet for migrating raptors. Watch for falcons, broad-winged hawks and other raptors. Birds often come close, feeding on migrating dragonflies. We will also keep our eyes open for migrating songbirds, cover bird identification, migration, and the behavior of hawks and the other birds we encounter. Pre-registration is required. | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 09/08/12 | Natick |
Hawk Watching at Pack MonadnockPresented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary September 15, 2012 Join us at one of the best hawk watching locations in New England! This peak provides a broad view of the surroundings and is a magnet for migrating raptors. Watch for falcons, broad-winged hawks and other raptors. Birds often come close, feeding on migrating dragonflies. We will also keep our eyes open for migrating songbirds, cover bird identification, migration, and the behavior of hawks and the other birds we encounter. Pre-registration is required. | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 09/15/12 | Natick |
Ice Cream and...BatsPresented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary July 31, 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 | 07/31/12 | Natick |
Ice Cream and...FirefliesPresented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary July 10, 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 | 07/10/12 | 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 |
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 |
Mapparium®Presented by The Mary Baker Eddy Library January 3, 2012-January 4, 2022 Visit the Mapparium and venture to the This popular Boston landmark is a world-famous, three-story, stained-glass globe that has been visited by over 10 million people since it was constructed in 1935.
Step inside this three-dimensional globe for a 20 minute tour. Learn about its construction, history, and the significance of this magnificent architectural and artistic achievement. From the bridge of the giant sphere, visitors explore the Earth at its center, surrounded by... | The Mary Baker Eddy Library | 01/03/12-
01/04/22 | Boston |
New Bedford SummerfestPresented by New Bedford Summerfest July 6-July 8, 2012 17th Annual New Bedford Summerfest Folk Festival July 6-8
New Bedford, MA. – The 2012 Greater New Bedford Summerfest Folk Festival will feature the best in contemporary, traditional and Celtic folk music from Friday July 6 through Sunday July 8, 2012 in the Whaling National Historical Park in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The Summerfest is an affordable destination for families seeking a fun-filled weekend.
Featured among the nearly fifty musical acts are Peter... | New Bedford Summerfest | 07/06/12-
07/08/12 | New Bedford |
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 |
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 |
Summer Birding ExplorationPresented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary June 30, 2012 Early summer is still a great time to see birds! Join us as we explore the habitats at Broadmoor watching for birds including songbirds, wading birds and birds of prey. Have you always wanted to know more about those birds in your neighborhood? What bird is making that call or song? Do the males and females look alike? A great chance to enjoy a beautiful early summer walk and learn more about birds! Pre-registration is required. | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 06/30/12 | Natick |
| Summer Butterflies & Dragonflies | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 08/04/12 | Natick |
| Summer Morning Canoe on the Charles | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 08/11/12 | Natick |
Wild about TurtlesPresented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary September 16, 2012 Visit "up close and personal" with some of the turtles found around Broadmoor. Can turtles really leave their shells like they do in the cartoons? What is the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? Find out for yourself! Learn more about our wonderful shelled friends and take a short walk to see more turtles in the wild. Pre-registration is required. | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 09/16/12 | Natick |
