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Ten Great Things to Do in Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Massachusets
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All Eyes, Look to the Stars
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Loines Observatory of the Maria Mitchell Association on Milk Street Extension on Nantucket is open for public viewing on a regular schedule year round, and for frequent special astronomical events. Climb a ladder to the eyepiece of a fine, old telescope and sample the sights of the distant heavens. You'll also have the opportunity to see a new 24-inch research telescope. The observatory’s 24-inch research telescope and operating systems, weighing over 1,500 pounds, were hoisted into place by crane through the Loines observatory dome on April 11, 2007. The first color photographs were taken with the new telescope soon thereafter. Remember, observing is weather dependent, so check the skies or call ahead. Phone: 508-228-9273.
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Exotic Creatures Offer Shivers at Reptile and Bird Preserve
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Exotic reptiles and birds. C’mon, you know you (or someone in your family) loves to examine these magnificent creatures. A kindred spirit is Gus Ben-David, operator of the World or Reptiles and Birds Park on Bachelder Road in Edgartown on Martha’s Vineyard. Park residents who welcome visitors include giant pythons, an Endangered Rhinoceros Iguana; A Giant 'Pettable' Tortoise; an eight-foot Crocodile Lizard; a caiman, bald and golden eagles, fancy pigeons, exotic pheasants, and native and exotic waterfowl. Ben-David is eager to show you around and stoke your inner herpetologist. Phone: 508-627-5634.
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Glass as Art
Martha’s Vineyard Glassworks on State Road in West Tisbury is a gallery and studio that presents fine quality, hand-blown glass by many internationally renowned artists. The intriguing designs invite you to discover the warmth and beauty of this wonderful art form. All glasswork for sale in the Gallery is hand blown, one-of-a-kind works. Throughout the year, the work of new artists is displayed at artist opening events.
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Marine Ecosystems on Display
The Coskata-Coatue (also known at Great Point) Wildlife Refuge
off Wauwinet Road in Nantucket is a beautiful and complex ecosystem of rolling maritime dunes and beach plants, a red cedar savanna and woodland, a maritime oak forest that of gnarled, wind-blown trees, salt marsh, a lagoon, and more. People can explore the 200-acre property and join ranger-led tours of the historic Great Point Lighthouse.
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Revival Movement of the 1850s Produced This Charmed Neighborhood
The Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association, located in the town of Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, is a neighborhood of hundreds of colorful, ornate “gingerbread cottages” that are a delight to the eye and great fun to see and photograph. The neighborhood has its roots in the religious revival camp meeting movement of the 1850s. Members of the campground – originally a tent community -- conducted popular Bible meetings where the cottages are now.
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Shawn Colvin -- Salisbury November 20, 2009 |
Trey McIntyre Project -- Cambridge November 20, 2009 to November 22, 2009 |
Bill Blagg III: A Night of Magic -- Springfield November 20, 2009 to November 21, 2009 |
America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration -- Plymouth November 20, 2009 to November 22, 2009 |
Tupelo Night of Comedy – Salisbury November 21, 2009 |
Homes for the Holidays Tour -- Gloucester November 21, 2009 |
Harvey Robbins's Royalty of Doo Wopp and Stars of Motown -- Worcester November 21, 2009 |
Sara Tavares -- Cambridge November 21, 2009 |
Dark Star Orchestra -- Lowell November 21, 2009 |
Cuisine of Provençale dinner – Deerfield November 21, 2009 |
Thanksgiving Parade -- Plymouth November 21, 2009 |
Lighting Ceremony at Faneuil Hall Marketplace -- Boston November 21, 2009 |
Open Hearth Cooking Class: A Thanksgiving Menu -- Deerfield November 21, 2009 |
Festival of Wreaths – Nantucket November 25, 2009 to November 29, 2009 |
Thanksgiving Day Celebration -- Sturbridge November 26, 2009 |
That's Amore: A Celebration of Dean Martin and Friends -- Springfield November 27, 2009 |
Vineyard Artisans Holiday Festival – West Tisbury, Martha’s Vineyard November 27, 2009 to November 28, 2009 |
Gallagher -- Salisbury November 27, 2009 |
Not Another Bite. Dining in the Early 19th Century -- Waltham November 27, 2009 |
Parade of the Big Balloons -- Springfield November 27, 2009 |
Season of Thanks 2009 -- Deerfield November 28, 2009 |
Charles Dickens's Great-Great-Grandson Performs "A Christmas Carol" – Sutton November 28, 2009 to November 29, 2009 |
Wynonna Judd Holiday Show – New Bedford December 1, 2009 |
“The Nutcracker” -- Worcester December 4, 2009 to December 6, 2009 |
Hansel and Gretel -- Boston December 4, 2009 to December 6, 2009 |
Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas December 5, 2009 to December 6, 2009 |
A Holiday Celebration for Families – Stockbridge December 5, 2009 |
“A Christmas Carol 2009” – New Bedford December 5, 2009 |
A Christmas Celtic Sojourn -- Worcester December 11, 2009 |
seARTS Wearable Arts Show & Sale – Gloucester December 11, 2009 to December 12, 2009 |
Craft Boston Holiday 2009 -- Boston December 11, 2009 to December 13, 2009 |
Cultural Survival Bazaar – Cambridge December 12, 2009 to December 13, 2009 |
US Air Force Holiday Show – New Bedford December 12, 2009 |
Vienna Boys Choir -- Worcester December 13, 2009 |
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Family Holiday Pops – New Bedford December 19, 2009 |
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