Events
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Wild about Turtles
Presented 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.
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Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary |
09/16/12 |
Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick |
Wild About Birds
Presented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary June 3, 2012 Broadmoor is full of many different kinds of birds. Do males look different from females? Which ones are most likely to visit the feeders, fields, woods or the marsh? Wonder who is singing in your yard? Come with the whole family as you watch up close with a spotting scope and learn about common bird songs as you enjoy a guided adventure around Broadmoor. See how many birds you can discover! Pre-registration is required.
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Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary |
06/03/12 |
Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick |
Wild About Birds
Presented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary June 9, 2012 Broadmoor is full of many different kinds of birds. Do males look different from females? Which ones are most likely to visit the feeders, fields, woods or the marsh? Wonder who is singing in your yard? Come with the whole family as you watch up close with a spotting scope and learn about common bird songs as you enjoy a guided adventure around Broadmoor. See how many birds you can discover! Pre-registration is required.
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Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary |
06/09/12 |
Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick |
Waterfront Performing Arts Series
Presented by City of Boston at Christopher Columbus Park August 7-August 28, 2012 Featuring a blend of the emerging and established performing artists from the Boston arts community. This free series in the past has included Boston Ballet, Boston Lyric Opera, Riverside Theatre Works and the Boston Pops Ensemble. The concerts take place at Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park on select Tuesday evenings from 6-8pm in August. The 2012 schedule will be announced shortly. Highlights from last season included performances by Opera Boston, the Chu Lin Dance Company, and Complete...
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City of Boston |
08/07/12 -
08/28/12 |
Christopher Columbus Park, Boston |
Walking Tour of Woodbourne
Presented by Jamaica Plain Historical Society at Bethel AME Church, Jamaica Plain June 16, 2012 Join the JP Historical Society and learn about this neighborhood which developed from 19th-century summer estates into a model suburban enclave. It contains examples representative of New England architecture with designs by local architects and builders. Woodbourne is a National Historic District. It also contains an unusual garden city model housing development by the Boston Dwelling House Company celebrating the centennial of its founding in 2012. Tours are cancelled in case of heavy...
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Jamaica Plain Historical Society |
06/16/12 |
Bethel AME Church, Jamaica Plain, Boston (Jamaica Plain) |
Walking Tour of Jamaica Pond
Presented 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.
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Jamaica Plain Historical Society |
06/23/12 |
Jamaica Pond Bandstand, Boston |
Walking Tour of Hyde Square
Presented by Jamaica Plain Historical Society June 2, 2012 Join the JP Historical Society to learn about 1840s Hyde Square when German and Irish immigrants transformed the neighborhood with their businesses, schools, and institutions. See how in the early 1960s, Hyde Square changed again when Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Dominican immigrants transformed it into Boston’s first predominantly Hispanic neighborhood. This tour also takes us to the home of Maud Cuney Hare, a prominent music historian and one of only two black women students at the New...
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Jamaica Plain Historical Society |
06/02/12 |
Sorella's , Boston |
Walking Tour of Green Street
Presented by Jamaica Plain Historical Society at Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center June 9, 2012 Join the Jamaica Plain Historical Society on a trip along Green Street. Laid out in 1836, the street played a key role in Jamaica Plain’s development, functioning as a residential, commercial, and transportation conduit in the lives of the district’s residents. Although Green Street was subdivided as early as 1851 for stores, factories and houses, it was not extensively developed until the late 1870s with construction continuing until the early 1900s. The Bowditch School was...
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Jamaica Plain Historical Society |
06/09/12 |
Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center, Boston |
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The Wonders of Butterflies & Dragonflies
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Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary |
06/24/12 |
Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick |
The Saltwater Celtic Music Festival
Presented by The Saltwater Celtic Music Festival July 14-July 15, 2012 The Saltwater Celtic Music Festival, the premier Celtic music event in New England, occurs at beautiful Thomas Point Beach and Campground in Brunswick on July 14-15, 2012. Highlights include a diverse roster of internationally renowned Celtic musicians like The Makem and Spain Brothers, Black 47, Enter The Haggis, Carbon Leaf, Aiofe Clancy and more; sand beach, playground, and manicured grounds; superior food vendors and Celtic Merchant Mart; Emcees Kevin O'Hara and Maeve Gilchrist and...
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The Saltwater Celtic Music Festival |
07/14/12 -
07/15/12 |
Thomas Point Beach, Brunswick |
Summer Photography: Focus on Butterflies, Wildflowers & more
Presented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary August 4, 2012 Summer fields and woodlands are full of great opportunities to photograph butterflies, other insects and wildflowers. Learn from a pro how to use natural light, perspective, depth of field and other field techniques to capture images that bring the viewer right into this special world. Small class size for individual attention. Tripod recommended. Pre-registration is required.
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Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary |
08/04/12 |
Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick |
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Summer Morning Canoe on the Charles
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Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary |
08/11/12 |
Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick |
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Summer Morning Canoe on the Charles
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Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary |
07/21/12 |
Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick |
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Summer Butterflies & Dragonflies
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Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary |
08/04/12 |
Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick |
Summer Birding Exploration
Presented 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.
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Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary |
06/30/12 |
Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick |
Stoneham Family Day
Presented by Rebuilding Rounds Playground June 23, 2012 Stoneham Family Day is a fun day out for the whole family. There will be rides for children, crafts, artists, an electronics fundraiser, and lots of fun activities.
Why Stoneham Family Day
Stoneham Family Day is organised by the Rebuilding Rounds Committee. Rebuilding Rounds is a partnership of enthusiastic neighbors and the Town of Stoneham, working together to rebuild AP Rounds Playground on Broadway and MacArthur St. AP Rounds Playground is one of...
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Rebuilding Rounds Playground |
06/23/12 |
Stoneham Town Common, Stoneham |
Portuguese Lusitano Horse Show
Presented 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...
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Boston Portuguese Festival |
06/02/12 |
Sons of the Wind Farm, Merrimac |
Pirates, Privateers & Patriots Tour: Freedom Trail
Presented 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...
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Freedom Trail Foundation |
05/01/12 -
11/25/12 |
BosTix Booth - Faneuil Hall, Boston |
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.
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Historic New England |
09/02/12 |
Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House, Gloucester |
Newport Folk Festival
Presented 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...
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Newport Festivals Foundation |
07/28/12 -
07/29/12 |
Fort Adams State Park, Newport |
Mount Auburn: A Photographer's Paradise
Presented by Mount Auburn Cemetery at Mount Auburn Cemetery July 15, 2012 If you are interested in nature and landscape photography, join Helen Abrams on a walk to discover some of the beautiful locations for taking photographs at the Cemetery. Whether you use a “point and shoot” or a digital SLR, bring your camera and enjoy the beauty of this amazing landscape. Along the way we’ll share some of the significant photographs taken at Mount Auburn over the years, including 19th-century daguerreotypes and 20th-century aerial shots.
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Mount Auburn Cemetery |
07/15/12 |
Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge |
Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey Takes Off at Stone Zoo for the Summer 2012 Season!
Presented by Stone Zoo at Stone Zoo May 5-September 3, 2012 The birds are back at Stone Zoo! Visitors will watch in awe when the wildly popular seasonal bird show returns on May 5. Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey features more than a dozen different bird species from around the world, including the bald eagle, bateleur eagle, Egyptian vulture, military macaw, spectacled owl and white-necked raven, in this engaging, memorable and educational experience for visitors of all ages. These birds will fly in from overhead and demonstrate natural behaviors...
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Stone Zoo |
05/05/12 -
09/03/12 |
Stone Zoo, Stoneham |
Independence Day: July 4, 2012
Presented by Old Sturbridge Village at Old Sturbridge Village July 4, 2012 Old Sturbridge Village celebrates Independence Day each year, with a spectacular fireworks display over the Village Countryside in addition to OSV’s regular daytime activities. Visitors can sign a giant Declaration of Independence and play 1830s-style “Base-ball.” The evening celebration includes music, magic, family games and activities followed by a 30-minute fireworks display at dusk. Beer, wine, soft drinks, sandwiches and snacks, are offered for sale, or visitors can...
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Old Sturbridge Village |
07/04/12 |
Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge |
Ice Cream and...Frogs
Presented 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.
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Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary |
06/26/12 |
Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick |
Ice Cream and...Fireflies
Presented 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.
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Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary |
07/10/12 |
Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick |
Ice Cream and...Bats
Presented 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.
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Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary |
07/31/12 |
Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick |
Historic New England's Open House
Presented by Historic New England June 2-June 3, 2012 Each year, Historic New England opens many of its properties to the public free of charge on a Saturday in June. From Wiscasset, Maine, to Jamestown, Rhode Island, to Stockbridge, Massachusetts, learn about the people who lived in stone-enders, urban mansions, rural estates, and working farms during free guided tours at Historic New England’s house museums.
Highlights this year include the first-ever opening of the attached farmhouse at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm and tours...
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Historic New England |
06/02/12 -
06/03/12 |
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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.
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Historic New England |
09/07/12 -
09/09/12 |
Cogswell's Grant, Essex |
Hemlock Gorge & Echo Bridge: Guided trails walk
Presented by Welle June 2, 2012 Celebrate National Trails Day and walk the trails in Hemlock Gorge. See Echo Bridge, the historic 500-foot stone bridge across the Charles River that was used to carry water to Boston. Stand under the main arch and count the number of times you hear your echo. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Hemlock Gorge parking area in Needham, located on Central Avenue just before it crosses the Charles into Newton. Directions from Rt-9: Take Rt-9 toward Newton, exit at the first ramp (to Chestnut Street) after...
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Welle |
06/02/12 |
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Hawk Watching at Pack Monadnock
Presented 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.
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Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary |
09/08/12 |
Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick |