Events

Native Voices Exhibit at Boston Children’s Museum – Boston, MA
January 13, 2012 to February 29, 2012
Time : Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fridays, 10 a.m. -9 p.m.
Boston Children’s Museum, 300 Congress Street
Boston , MA
Admission : $12

Native Voices, New England Tribal Families is an introduction to Native American communities around New England today. By visiting five different communities from northern to southern New England, we learn a lot about Native American traditions and how modern families balance contemporary life with preservation of important cultural identities. Opening January 28. The exhibit will be at Boston Children’s Museum through August 2012.
Information: www.BostonChildrensMuseum.org

Phone : 617-426-6500

"Beauty and the Beast" -- Stoneham. MA
February 3, 2012 to February 12, 2012
Time : February 3 and 11 a.m. at 7 p.m.; February 4 and 12 at 3 p.m.
Stoneham Theatre 395 Main Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
Admission : $15

Stoneham Theatre Young Company presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast! This "Tale as Old as Time" features all the beloved songs from the animated film; what a great chance for the entire family to sing-a-long! Dates: Febuary 3, 4, 11, and 12.

Phone : 781-279-2200

"Once Upon a Mattress" -- Stoneham, MA
February 4, 2012 to February 12, 2012
Time : February 4,5,11, and 12 at noon.
Stoneham Theatre, 395 Main Street
Stoneham, MA
Admission : $15

Stoneham Theatre Young Comanpy presents Once Upon a Mattress! Everyone from 8 to 80 will delight in this rollicking retelling of The Princess and the Pea. Dates: February 4,5,11, and 12 at noon.
Information: 781-279-2200.

"Into the Woods" --
February 4, 2012 to February 11, 2012
Time : February 4 and 10, 7 p.m.; February 5 and 11, at 3 p.m.
Stoneham Theatre 395 Main Street
Stoneham, MA
Admission : $15

Stoneham Theatre Young Company presents Into the Woods! Stephen Sondheim weaves together beloved fairy tales- Little Red Ridinghood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella- with his own original story of a childless Baker and his Wife, to explore the darker side of a happy ending. But after all the grannies have been saved and maidens have been married and wishes have been granted, it is what we do with our "Ever After" that is the true judge of our character.
Information 781-279-2200

"Blown Away" -- Newburyport MA
February 10, 2012 to February 12, 2012
Time : Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 3 p.m.
Firehouse Center for the Arts, Market Square
Newburyport, MA
Admission : $10 Members/Student/Seniors • $12 Adults

Charles Schulz's iconic characters come to life on stage in "Blown Away," an original play written and directed by Stacey April Fix. Featuring an all-child cast, Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy and the whole gang share in this fast-paced show of vignettes that charm the audience with dance, song, and laughs. A wonderfully endearing slice of Americana, the Peanuts comic strip delights us with precocious children interacting in a world where adults are never seen.

Phone : 978-462-7336

"Sleeping Beauty" by Tanglewood Marionettes -- Newburyport, MA
April 22, 2012 to April 22, 2012
Time : 3-4 p.m.
Firehouse Center for the ArtsMarket SquareNewburyport MA 01950
MA
Admission : Adults, $11; students and seniors, $9

A classic tale which appeals to children of all ages, "Sleeping Beauty" begins in King Felix’s great hall for the christening of Princess Aurora. The party goes awry when the wicked witch arrives and curses Princess Aurora. Will the curse come true? Will someone with a “true heart” appear? You will know when you see Tanglewood Marionettes’ presentation of this best-loved tale. In this retelling, a painted story book opens to reveal each scene. Beautifully hand-crafted marionettes are brought to life by a master puppeteer as the dramatic events unfold.
Information: 978-462-7336

Comedian Paul D'Angelo -- Salisbury Beach. MA
February 4, 2012 to February 4, 2012
Time : 8-11 p.m.
Blue Ocean Music Hall, 4 Oceanfront North
Salisbury , MA
Admission : $15

Who is the comedian/writer/actor that the Los Angeles Times calls “… quite likely the funniest entertainer you’ve never heard of… yet”? Local comedian Paul D’Angelo has been headlining A-list comedy clubs around the country for 20 years, entertaining hundreds of prominent corporate clients, and opening for over 50 international stars such as The Beach Boys, Tony Bennett, George Carlin, Joan Rivers and Dennis Miller.
Information: www.blueoceanhall.com or call 978-462-5888.

Comedy Hypnotist Frank Santos, Jr. – Salisbury Beach, MA
February 18, 2012 to February 18, 2012
Time : 8 p.m.
Blue Ocean Music Hall, 4 Oceanfront North
Salisbury Beach, MA
Admission : $15

Premier R-rated Hypnotist Frank Santos Jr. has been amazing audiences for over a decade. His spectacular display of mind-bending antics can turn skeptics into fans. His act is always fresh, energetic, and unique: no two shows are ever the same! When Frank Santos Jr. performs the audience becomes the stars. You, your friends, and strangers across the room are all fair game awaiting the possibility of instant stardom!
Information: 978-462-5888 or visit www.blueoceanhall.com/

The Irish Comedy Tour -- Springfield, MA
February 24, 2012 to February 25, 2012
Time : 8 p.m.
CityStage,1 Columbus Center
Springfield, MA
Admission : $29.50

The Irish Comedy Tour takes the party atmosphere of a Dublin pub and combines it with a boisterous, belly-laugh trio. The comedians, whose ancestors hail from the Emerald Isle, include Detroit native Derek Richards; Boston-born Mike McCarthy; and from Dublin, Ireland Keith Aherne. Audiences howl at Richards's tales about his mom's dog, the holidays, and dating a stripper. McCarthy's no-holds-barred humor has landed him on Comedy Central and Showtime. The "comedy barbarian," as he calls himself, takes no prisoners when it comes to poking fun at society's most sensitive topics. Aherne, who has performed with many of his home country's favorite acts, including comedian Brendan Grace and The Dublin City Ramblers, will add authentic Irish music to the show. This show is not for children.
Information: 413-788-7033 or visit http://www.symphonyhall.com/pages/Irish%20Comedy%20Tour.html

The Capitol Steps --
April 25, 2012 to April 29, 2012
Time : Wednesday & Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m.
CityStage, One Columbus Center
Springfield, MA
Admission : $40.50, $36

The Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them. In the years that followed, many of the Steps ignored the conventional wisdom ("Don't quit your day job!"), and although not all of the current members of the Steps are former Capitol Hill staffers, taken together the performers have worked in a total of 18 Congressional offices and represent 62 years of collective House and Senate staff experience. bb Information: 413-788-7033 or visit www.symphonyhall.com

Sheepshearing Festival at Gore Place – Waltham, MA
April 28, 2012 to April 28, 2012
Time : 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Governor Gore Mansion, 52 Gore Street
Waltham, MA
Admission : Adults, $15; children age 12 and younger, free

Demonstrations of sheep-shearing, herding dogs, spinning, weaving, and more. Large crafts fair, live entertainment, wagon rides, historic demonstrators, games and farm animals. Food vendors on site, free parking, no dogs allowed, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Information and tickets: www.goreplace.org

Phone : 781-894-2798

Sheepshearing Festival at Gore Place – Waltham, MA
April 28, 2012 to April 28, 2012
Time : 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Governor Gore Mansion, 52 Gore Street
Waltham, MA
Admission : Adults, $15; children age 12 and younger, free

Demonstrations of sheep-shearing, herding dogs, spinning, weaving, and more. Large crafts fair, live entertainment, wagon rides, historic demonstrators, games and farm animals. Food vendors on site, free parking, no dogs allowed, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Information and tickets: www.goreplace.org or call 781-894-2798

Osterville Chocolate Fest – Osterville, MA
February 4, 2012 to February 4, 2012
Osterville Village
Barnstable, MA

Osterville will sweeten the season! All sorts of "chocolate" events, activities and treats.
Information: 508-428-6327 or visit www.ostervillevillageassociation.org

Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate & Ice Sculpture Festival 2012 -- Salem, MA
February 10, 2012 to February 14, 2012
Time : Consult website
Various locations in Salem
Salem, MA
Admission : Consult website

A celebration of chocolate, ice sculptures, and wine! Enjoy wine and chocolate tastings, events, great shopping, and more than 15 ice sculptures installed around downtown Salem. The festival officially kicks off with a Chocolate and Wine Tasting, on Friday, February 10 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm, at Hamilton Hall, 9 Chestnut Street. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased in advance at the Salem Chamber of Commerce, 265 Essex Street.
Information and schedule: http://salem-chamber.org/salems-so-sweet-44.html

Valentine's Day Dinner and a Movie Date Night – Plymouth, MA
February 11, 2012 to February 11, 2012
Time : Dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by movies at 7 p.m.
Gainsborough Hall and Plimoth Cinema, Plimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Avenue
Plymouth, MA
Admission : $90 per couple

Plimoth Plantation invites you to celebrate Valentine’s Day with dinner and a movie at Plimoth Cinema. Movies will be “A Dangerous Method,” which explores the turbulent relationship between Carl Jung, Sigmund Freud, and Sabina Spielrein, a disturbed young woman who comes between them; and “Midnight in Paris,” a romantic comedy by Woody Allen. Commencing with your choice of red or white wine, the menu includes orange and watercress salad, tenderloin tips or lobster pie, sweet potato gratin, sautéed swiss chard, berry trifle with shaved chocolate. Reservations are required.
Information and reservations: 508-746-1622 ext. 8365 or e-mail dcox@plimoth.org.

Be Mine: Chocolate and Valentines – Sturbridge, MA
February 11, 2012 to February 12, 2012
Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
Sturbridge, MA

Learn about the history of chocolate - from bean to beverage. Old Sturbridge Village historians will demonstrate processing chocolate by hand using cacao beans in the original manner of ancient Mexico, where chocolate originates. They will use a metate to grind freshly roasted chocolate nibs to make a hot, spiced chocolate drink. Children can make their own valentines and visitors of all ages can meet the local woman responsible for the popularity of sending valentines in the United States.
Information: 508-347-3362 or visit www.osv.org/museum/

American Lamb Jam – Cambridge, MA
February 19, 2012 to February 19, 2012
Time : 3-6 p.m.
The Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett Street
Cambridge , MA
Admission : $50, including all food and beverages

Hosted by TV Diner’s Billy Costa, lamb loving chefs will create luscious lamb dishes paired with local beers from area breweries and compete for the title of Boston Lamb Master and an opportunity to battle other top lamb-loving chefs at a Master Lamb Jam this fall. Chefs who woo the crowds and win the hearts of judges will take home awards for Best in Show and People’s Choice. Attendees will see butchery demonstrations by Chefs Chris Douglas & Nuno Alves of Tavolo and Butcher Josh Pert.
Information and tickets: 617-864-1200 or visit www.FansofLambBoston.com.

March Maple Dinner – Stockbridge, MA
March 26, 2012 to March 26, 2012
Time : Hors d’oeuvres, at 6 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m.
The Red Lion Inn, 222 Adams Road
Stockbridge, MA
Admission : $120 per person

Berkshire Grown chefs will create a maple-inspired dinner to celebrate maple sugaring season as a fundraiser for Berkshire Grown and Share the Bounty project. Several chefs will join host Brian Alberg, executive chef of The Red Lion Inn to create a delicious multi-course meal featuring local ingredients available at this time of year. Chefs include Lester Blumenthal of Route 7 Grill; Christopher Bonnivier of Gala Steakhouse & Bistro at The Orchards Hotel; Adam Brassard of Williams Inn; Peter Platt of The Old Inn on the Green; Gregg Roach of Wild Oats Market; Dan Smith and John Andrews of a Farmhouse Restaurant.
Information: 413-528-0041.

An Evening of Chocolate and Romance – Sturbridge, MA
February 11, 2012 to February 11, 2012
Time : 7 p.m.
Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
Sturbridge, MA
Admission : $12 for Love Letters

Join an evening filled with the love letters of John and Abigail Adams, historic chocolate processing, chocolate and cheese tasting, and musical entertainment. John and Abigail's love letters will be presented as presented by Patricia Bridgman and Thomas Macy. After the performance, meet John and Abigail in the Bullard Tavern and enjoy period chocolate processing demonstrations, a chocolate and cheese tasting, and musical entertainment. Before the performance, enjoy a romantic Valentine's Dinner in the Oliver Wight Tavern. Reservations requested; space is limited.
Information: 508-347-3362 or visit www.osv.org/museum.

Jane Austen Tours: The Art of Romance in the Austen Era – Waltham, MA
February 12, 2012 to February 14, 2012
Time : February 12, 1 and 3 p.m.; February 14, 7:30 p.m.
Governor Gore Mansion, 52 Gore Street
Waltham, MA
Admission : Adults, $14; ages 5-12, $10

Join a guide dressed in period costume who will use the famous author's words to describe romance in the Regency era while touring the beautiful 1806 Governor Gore mansion.
Information and tickets: www.goreplace.org

Phone : 781-894-2798

Old Masters to Monet: Three Centuries of French Painting
December 13, 2011 to February 28, 2012
Michele & Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts, 21 Edwards Street
Springfield, MA

An exhibition of 50 outstanding masterpieces from the collection of the Wadsworth Atheneum. The works provide a history of French painting, ranging from the 17th through the 19th century and into the beginning of the 20th century. All the major types of painting are represented, including religious and mythological subjects, portraiture, landscape, still life, and genre. Exhibit open through April 29, 2012.
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: In addition to museum admission, adults, $10; children ages 12-17, $5.
Information: 800-625-7738.

Pop-Up! The Magical World of Movable Books -- Stockbridge, MA
January 1, 2012 to April 22, 2012
Time : Weekdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and weekends, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Norman Rockwell Museum, 9 Glendale Road, Route 183
Stockbridge, MA
Admission : Admission: Adults, $16; seniors, $14.50; college students, $10; children age 6-18, $5.

The history and wonder of pop-up books will be brought to life in this special exhibition featuring Barbara and Bernard Shapiro’s extensive collection of movable literature for the young and the young at heart. The exhibition will feature diverse genres, from whimsy and fantasy to the worlds of art, history and science. Exhibit open throught April 22, 2012.
Information: www.nrm.org/

Phone : 413-298-4100

Copycat: Reproducing Works of Art – Williamstown, MA
January 29, 2012 to April 1, 2012
Time : Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, 225 South Street
Williamstown, MA
Admission : Admission is free through May.

Exploring the line between innovation and imitation, the exhibition features 50 prints and photographs that are both original works of art and repetitions of drawings, prints, paintings, sculptures, and architecture created by other artists. The exhibition highlights the complex process of copying by studying replications of many rarely seen works from the Clark’s permanent collection, including those by Albrecht Dürer, Paul Cézanne, Eugène Delacroix, Rembrandt van Rijn, Roger Fenton, and Édouard Manet, among others.
Information: www. clarkart.edu.

Phone : 413 458 2303

Mens et Manus folded paper sculptures exhibit – Brockton, MA
February 4, 2012 to March 31, 2012
Time : Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak Street
Brockton, MA
Admission : Adults, $8; seniors and students, $5; children age 12 and younger, free.

Latin for “mind and hand,” the MIT motto mens et manus is meant to exemplify the relationship between the work of the intellect and the work of the hand. Paper folding—or origami as it is also popularly known—is the practice of transforming paper into complex representational and abstract three-dimensional sculpture through a series of complex folds. This exhibit draws a connection between origami, a folk art with roots in the 17th century and contemporary complex mathematical inquiry. Exhibit on display until April 29, 2012.
Information: www.fullercraft.org

Phone : 508-588-6000

Mad Hatter's Tea Party at the Clark -- Williamstown, MA
February 11, 2012 to February 11, 2012
Time : 6:30 p.m.
The Clark, 225 South Street
Williamstown, MA
Admission : $50

In the spirit of Alice's adventures in Wonderland, don your most interesting hat and be part of the fun at the Mad Hatter's Tea Party in celebration of the exhibition Clark Remix, a whole new way of looking at and interacting with many of the great works in the Clark’s collection. Featuring fanciful foods, daring drinks, hilarious hats, and mod music, the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party is a fun foray in this legendary art museum.
Information: 413-458-2303 or visit www.clarkart.edu.

Glass Artist Dan Dailey: Working Method – Brockton, MA
February 18, 2012 to April 30, 2012
Time : Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak Street
Brockton, MA
Admission : Adults, $8; seniors and students, $5; children age 12 and younger, free.

Dan Dailey, the first graduate student of Dale Chihuly, has pursued his own unique voice in glass, from his singular work in antique Vitrolite sheet glass to complex constructions of blown glass and metal. This retrospective exhibition focuses on the various methods and techniques employed by the glass artist during his 40-year career. Exhibit on display until June 3, 2012.
Information: www.fullercraft.org

Phone : 508-588-6000

Great Jazz in Massachusetts in February -- Statewide, MA
February 2, 2012 to February 29, 2012
Time : Consult website
MA
Admission : Consult website

MassJazz has compiled over 70 live jazz and blues events taking place all across Massachusetts in February, every night of the week. A number of world-renowned musicians are performing in the Bay State in February, including Hugh Masekela, David Sanborn, George Clinton, Larry Coryell, Mike Stern, Earl Klugh and Paula Cole.And check out jazz on college campuses, including Jason Moran at New England Conservatory, Wynton Marsalis at Harvard University, Legendary Ladies of Song at Merrimack College, BC bOp! Jazz Band at Boston College and Two Trombone Trios at UMass/Amherst.
Information and schedules: www.MassJazz.com.

Nicolay with guest The Hot at Nights -- Cambridge, MA
February 5, 2012 to February 5, 2012
Time : 8-10:30 p.m.
Club Passim, 47 Palmer Street
Cambridge, MA
Admission : $15

Grammy-nominated music producer/performer Nicolay has teamed up with the Hot at Nights, featuring 8-string guitar virtuoso Chris Boerner, with Matt Douglas on sax/woodwinds and Nick Baglio on drums, to produce an engaging live performance.
Information: 617-492-7679

Come Sunday With Jazz Vocalist Patrice Williamson -- Cambridge, MA
February 8, 2012 to February 8, 2012
Time : 7 p.m.
New School of Music, 25 Lowell Street
Cambridge, MA
Admission : $12/Adults, $6/seniors & children

Patrice Williamson is performing a live, intimate concert at the New School of Music. This concert will be a short musical journey of Patrice Williamson’s favorite black female singers.
Information: 617-492-8105

Winter Blues Festival -- Salisbury Beach, MA
February 11, 2012 to February 11, 2012
Time : 8 p.m.
Blue Ocean Music Hall, 4 Oceanfront North
Salisbury Beach, MA
Admission : $22.50

Four blues bands. One great night. The New England Winter Blues Festival’s lineup includes the super funky classic R&B supergroup The Get Backs featuring Brian Templeton and Matt Stubbs; the ever-popular, old school jump/blues outfit Mr. Nick & the Dirty Tricks; the powerhouse vocals and cut throat guitar playing of The Lydia Warren Band, and the hard driving Mississippi styles roots/blues band the Ten Foot Pole Cats. Plenty of dance floor room has been added front and center stage.
Information: 978-462-5888 or visit www.blueoceanhall.com/

The Duke’s Men of Yale: A Night of Love and Heartbreak with Da Doox -- Stockbridge, MA
February 11, 2012 to February 11, 2012
Time : 8 p.m.
The Unicorn Theatre, 6 East Street
Stockbridge, MA
Admission : Adults, $20; students, $10

The Duke’s Men of Yale are thrilled to return to the Berkshires on February 11th. In honor of Valentine’s Day, they will perform classic love songs by such artists as Chaka Kahn, Billy Joel, Sam Cooke, and the Jackson 5, along with newer songs by Adele and Rihanna. As one of the most beloved collegiate groups in the country, The Duke’s Men have performed everywhere from The White House to Lincoln Center, and recently headlined a concert with Glee’s very own Darren Criss.
Information: www.berkshiretheatre.org/.

Tarbox Ramblers -- Stockbridge, MA
February 18, 2012 to February 18, 2012
Time : 8 p.m.
The Unicorn Theatre, 6 East Street
Stockbridge, MA
Admission : $20

Taking listeners to a place where Appalachian music, ancient blues and gospel come together in powerful, unexpected combinations, The Tarbox Ramblers are left-field traditionalists whose roughhewn, direct sound has drawn rave reviews from Rolling Stone, All Things Considered, The New Yorker and many more. Their live show is so compelling, Robert Plant hired them on the spot after hearing their performance. Plant even brought the Ramblers on as a backup band with Allison Krauss at the Rock Hall of Fame.
Information: www.berkshiretheatre.org/.

Classic Albums Live: Dark Side of the Moon -- Springfield, MA
February 18, 2012 to February 18, 2012
Time : 8 p.m.
CityStage, One Columbus Center
Springfield, MA
Admission : $46; $38

In a thrilling concert for all Pink Floyd fans, the album Dark Side of the Moon will be recreated live on stage cover to cover, note for note, and cut for cut, by top-notch musicians who will blow you away! Since 1973, Dark Side of the Moon has become one of the most successful albums of all time, selling over 35 million copies and now listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for being on the charts longer than any other album in history.
Information: 413-788-7033 or visit www.symphonyhall.com

Singer Catherine Russell -- Wellfleet, MA
February 19, 2012 to February 19, 2012
Time : 7 p.m.
Wellfleet Preservation Hall, 335 Main Street
Wellfleet, MA
Admission : $22-$50

Payomet Performing Arts Center presents a special Valentine's concert with jazz and blues diva Catherine Russell. Shee will appear with her full band, Matt Munisteri on guitar and banjo, pianist Mark Shane and bassist Lee Hudson. Russell will perform just a few days after her latest album, Strictly Romancin’, hits the street this Valentine's Day. According to the Boston Globe, Cat Russell mines "a treasure trove of blues, vintage jazz and Tin Pan Alley gems, delivering the songs as if they were written yesterday, just for her."
Information: 508-349-1800 or visit http://wellfleetpreservationhall.org/

The Midtown Men -- Springfield, MA
March 2, 2012 to March 4, 2012
Time : 8 p.m.
Symphony Hall, 34 Court Street
Springfield, MA
Admission : $59.00; $50.00; $45.00; $28.50

This special concert tour reunites four stars from the original cast of Broadway's "Jersey Boys." Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and J. Robert Spencer star in this one-of-a-kind concert experience celebrating the music that defined the 1960s! During their time in the mega-hit musical Jersey Boys, these four talented artists shared the stage for over a thousand performances. Now these four Broadway Stars are taking their own unique sound and chemistry on the road, singing the hits of The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Jackson Five, The Mamas and The Papas, the Four Seasons and more.
Information: 413-788-7033 or visit www.symphonyhall.com

Jay Ungar & Molly Mason -- Stockbridge, MA
March 17, 2012 to March 17, 2012
Time : 8 p.m.
The Unicorn Theatre, 6 East Street
Stockbridge, MA
Admission : $30

The heart and soul of American roots music with a well-loved repertoire of original tunes; Jay and Molly are musicians of enormous talent who draw their repertoire and inspiration from a wide range of American musical styles: 19th-century classics, lively Appalachian, Cajun, and Celtic fiddle tunes as well as favorites from the golden age of country and swing.
Information: www.berkshiretheatre.org/. The Unicorn Theatre, 6 East Street Stockbridge

Pianist George Winston -- Newburyport, MA
March 20, 2012 to March 20, 2012
Time : 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Firehouse Center for the ArtsMarket SquareNewburyport MA 01950
Newburyport, MA
Admission : $34

Pianist extraordinaire George Winston is back at the Firehouse for a return engagement. This solo piano concert will feature selections from George's melodic piano recordings, as well as R&B piano, stride piano, Vince Guaraldi’s Peanuts© pieces, and more. Winston will also play some Hawaiian Slack Key guitar.
Information: http://www.firehouse.org/L3-shows-music-GeoWinston.html

Phone : 978-462-7336

Country Royalty: Hank Williams and Patsy Cline -- Springfield, MA
March 28, 2012 to April 1, 2012
Time : Wednesday & Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m.
CityStage, One Columbus Center
Springfield, MA
Admission : $40.50, $36

Come hear music of the two biggest legends of country music: Hank Williams and Patsy Cline. Jason Petty, "Hank Williams: Lost Highway," re-creates the role of Willilams, and Carolyn Martin gives a jaw-dropping performance as Patsy Cline. Petty and Martin pay tribute to the 2 most influential singers in country music history. Over 20 of their chart-topping hits are performed with a live band.
Information: 413-788-7033 or visit www.symphonyhall.com

Trina Hamlin at the Wachusett Music Series – Lancaster, MA
March 31, 2012 to March 31, 2012
First Church of Christ, Unitarian, 725 Main Street
Lancaster, MA

Trina Hamlin combines gentle understanding with raw emotion in a way that is, quite simply, captivating from the first note. With a rich, powerful voice, Hamlin reveals a rare confluence of Midwestern innocence, contemplative focus, and raw passion while adding a disarmingly sharp wit in her stage banter. She seamlessly moves from guitar to piano with self accompaniment on harmonica.
Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Admission: $18-$20.
Information and tickets: http://www.wachusettmusic.com/

Patty Larkin -- Newburyport, MA
March 31, 2012 to March 31, 2012
Time : 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Firehouse Center for the Arts, Market Square
Newburyport, MA
Admission : Adults, $25; students and seniors, $24

Patty Larkin has been called a master guitarist and her audience also is treated to her lovely voice and her exceptional songwriting abilities. The talented performer quietly fills all the space in a performance hall with her poetic and sometimes quirky lyrics, sharing her words with us in a voice that is crystal clear and richly textured. "A virtuoso guitar player and mood-shaper... She is also a superb slide guitarist whose mature work is comparable to the best of Bonnie Raitt and Lucinda Williams," writes the NYTimes.
Information:978-462-7336

One Night of Queen
April 4, 2012 to April 4, 2012
Time : 7:30 p.m.
Symphony Hall, 34 Court Street
Springfield, MA
Admission : $46.50; $41.00; $37.00

Gary Mullen & The Works bring the spirit and passion of rock icon Freddie Mercury to life on with the spectacular rock tribute, One Night of Queen. Fans of Queen will delight in this note-for-note experience of mega-hits such as "Bohemian Rhapsody," "We are the Champions," "Killer Queen," "You're My Best Friend", "Crazy Little Thing Called Love," "Radio Ga Ga," "Under Pressure," "Another One Bites the Dust" and many others.
Information: 413-788-7033 or visit www.symphonyhall.com

Almost Elton John -- Springfield, MA
April 11, 2012 to April 14, 2012
Time : Wednesday and Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.
CityStageOne Columbus Center
Springfield, MA
Admission : $40.50, $36

A spectacular musical journey celebrating the decades of chart topping hits of Sir Elton John, including "Benny and the Jets," "Philadelphia Freedom," "Crocodile Rock," "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," and "Candle in the Wind." Singer Craig Meyer uses his remarkable resemblance and uncanny ability to sound like the legendary star to celebrate the character, costumes, and charisma of the famed pianist and singer.
Information: www.symphonyhall.com or call 413-788-7033

Carrie Newcomer -- Stockbridge, MA
April 20, 2012 to April 20, 2012
Time : 8 p.m.
The Unicorn Theatre, 6 East Street
Stockbridge, MA
Admission : $30

Carrie Newcomer is a rare breed of singer/songwriter: the kind who illuminates life with startling depth, humor and clarity. Her ability to sharply observe the world lead the Dallas Morning News to rave, “She’s the kind of artist whose music makes you stop, think and then say, ‘that is so true’.” She has been described as “a soaring songstress” by Billboard, a “prairie mystic” by the Boston Globe.
Information: www.berkshiretheatre.org/.

Paul Venier
April 21, 2012 to April 21, 2012
Time : 8 p.m.
CityStage, One Columbus Center
Springfield, MA
Admission : $29.50

The versatile Venier arranges comedy, crowd participation and music into a "no-two-shows-the same" spectacular. He is the rare comedian audiences return to see again and again. Paul Venier's television credits include The Tonight Show (NBC), on which he performed sketch comedy with Don Rickels. In addition, he appeared in the film Cadillac Man with Tim Robbins.
Information: 413-788-7033 or visit www.symphonyhall.com/

April Verch Band -- Newburyport, MA
April 26, 2012 to April 26, 2012
Time : 8 to 9:30 p.m.
Firehouse Center for the Arts, Market Square
Newburyport, MA
Admission : $25

Long-time Firehouse favorite, April Verch, doesn’t just perform music, she exudes it. The internationally renowned Canadian fiddler, singer, songwriter and stepdancer has a passion for performing and her goal is to touch the lives of those who are listening at any given moment. “The world is this amazing puzzle that we can’t fully understand and music is the joy that pulls it all together and helps us make sense of it,” says Verch.

Phone : 978-462-7336

Bob Weir Solo Acoustic – Pittsfield, MA
April 29, 2012 to April 29, 2012
Time : 8 p.m.
Colonial Theater, Main Street
Pittsfield, MA
Admission : $65, $45

Bob Weir is one of the leading rock guitarists in the world, called the genre’s “greatest, if most eccentric rhythm guitarist.” As a founding member of The Grateful Dead, he helped establish that group’s signature sound. His own projects, including Ratdog and Furthur among others, cemented him as one of the driving forces in the world of rock music and jam bands.
Information: www.thecolonialtheatre.org.

Phone : 413-997-4444

Antique Sleigh Rally – Sturbridge, MA
February 4, 2012 to February 4, 2012
Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
Sturbridge, MA
Admission : Cost: Adults, $20; seniors over age 65, $18; youths age 3 to 17, $7.

Old Sturbridge Village a genuine New England Sleigh Rally. Dozens of antique horse-drawn sleighs - many of them 80-120 years old - will compete in a variety of categories including the popular Sleigh Dog and Currier & Ives divisions. Sleighs participating will include bob sleighs, Portland and Albany cutters, racing sleighs, freight sleighs, and more. Admission to the rally is included in regular admission ticket at no additional cost. Other winter activities include ice skating, sledding on 1830s-style sleds and horse-drawn sleigh rides around the Common.
Information: www.osv.org

Phone : 508-347-3362

Ice Harvest -- Granville, MA
February 4, 2012 to February 4, 2012
Time : Noon-3 p.m.
42 Water Street
Granville, MA
Admission : No charge; donations gratefully accepted

Come join Dennis Picard of Storrowton Village Museum as he demonstrates and encourages others to take a turn using the ice saw, breaker bar, pike pole and ice tongs to harvest ice the way our ancestors did in the days before refrigeration. For your listening pleasure, Rick Spencer will be performing a selection of songs from his “Historic Songs of American Work and Trades” program during the ice harvest. Guided tours of the museum will also be available. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun, living history demonstrations, live entertainment and refreshment. Rain date will be Sunday, February 5.
Information: www.ncchp.org for updates.

Bay State Winter Games – Williamstown, Pittsfield, North Adams, MA
February 10, 2012 to February 12, 2012
Williamstown, Pittsfield, North Adams, MA

Nearly 1,000 athletes, ranging in age from 8 to 81 and representing five New England states, will compete in figure skating, Alpine skiing and ice hockey. Venues include Williams College in Williamstown, Bousquet Ski area in Pittsfield, and the Peter Foote Memorial Rink in North Adams. Special events include an athlete party and Figure Skating Show.
Information: www.baystategames.org.

Ride the Vineyard -- Martha's Vineyard, MA
May 5, 2012 to May 5, 2012
Time : 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Martha's Vineyard Highschool
Martha's Vineyard, MA
Admission : $250 fundraising

Join ride the Vineyard and help kick off the ride season in style. There’s a route for everyone, including families, no matter your cycling ability level. With the quaint charm and beautiful ocean views of Martha’s Vineyard, choose from 15-, 30-, and 60-mile routes and enjoy the flavor of the island.
Information: http://bit.ly/yU6KlV

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Fishing for a Cause Charity Tournament -- New Bedford, MA
June 15, 2012 to June 16, 2012
Time : Noon-4 p.m.
102 Popes Island Marina
New Bedford, MA 02740
Admission : $250 for kayaks; $750 for boats; includes up to 3 anglers

Striped bass, bluefish, and fluke charity tournament to benefit the Schwartz Center for Children. Recreational boats of any size or kayaks are eligible to enter.
Information; www.fishing4acause.org

Phone : 508-996-3391

Cape Cod St. Patrick's Day Parade – Yarmouth, MA
March 10, 2012 to March 10, 2012
Yarmouth, MA

The Cape's largest celebration of the green! This annual event has become one of the largest and most anticipated off-season occasions on the Cape, drawing upwards of 45,000 spectators from all over the country. This year's parade theme is "Arts Of Ireland."
Time: 11 a.m.
Information: 508=362-7239 or visit www.capecodstpatsparade.com

Dancin' at the Mansion with Greg Caputo Quartet -- Lenox, MA
January 14, 2012 to June 9, 2012
Time : 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum, 104 Walker Street
Lenox, MA
Admission : $25 couples, $16 singles.

Ventfort Hall, where the elegant ambiance of the past is re-created, is offering one evening a month dances at which attendees can indulge in one of the pleasures of the past, couples dancing to great music. The Greg Caputo Quartet, featuring vocalist Vivian Caputo, will perform well-loved standards every second Saturday of the month. Dates: January 14; February 11; March 10; April 14; May 12; June 9. Information and reservations: or visit www.gildedage.org.

Phone : 413-637-3206

Dinner and Dancin' at the Mansion – Lenox, MA
February 11, 2012 to February 11, 2012
Time : 5:30-11 p.m.
Ventfort Hall, 104 Walker Street
Lenox, MA
Admission : Dinner and dancing is $120 per couple $60 per single; dancing only is $25 per couple and $16 for a single.

Dinner will be provided by Noble Feast Catering. Cocktails begin at 5 p.m.; dinner at 5:30 p.m. and dancing begins at 8 p.m. Greg Caputo Quartet that will perform well-loved standards for your dancing and listen pleasure. Cash bar and refreshments will be served from 8 to 11 p.m. If your name is George, Morgan or Sarah you receive $16 off your admission in honor of George Morgan's birthday and Sarah and George's anniversary. Information: www.gildedage.org.

Phone : 413-637-3206

Valentine’s Day Ball – Fairhaven, MA
February 11, 2012 to February 11, 2012
Time : Cocktail hour, 6-7 p.m.; dinner, 7:30 p.m.; entertainment, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Seaport Inn and Marina, 110 Middle Street
Fairhaven , MA
Admission : $25; with dinner, $50.

The World Premier Band to perform after dinner.

Phone : 508-997-1281

Cruise Boston Harbor with WTKK Hosts Jim & Margery -- Boston, MA
February 18, 2012 to February 18, 2012
Time : 7-11 p.m.
60 Rowes Wharf
Boston, MA
Admission : From $63.50 per person

The hosts of 96.9 Boston Talks Jim Braude & Margery Eagan invite you to join them on the February 18th Dinner Cruise aboard The Odyssey. The Saturday night cruise will feature spectacular views of Boston, distinctive dining, and world class service. Guests can mingle and be entertained by Boston’s only live and local male-female talk duo.

Phone : 866-306-2469

Romance in Motion: Tango and Beyond – Boston, MA
February 11, 2012 to February 11, 2012
Time : 7:30 p.m.
First Church in Boston, 66 Marlborough Street
Boston , MA
Admission : $20-$45; student, $10

Acclaimed tango dancers Armando Orzuza and Nuria Martinez and Middle-Eastern Dancer Najmat will join the Chamber Orchestra of Boston. In addition to tangos by Piazzolla, the orchestra will perform romantic music by Strauss, Brahms and Bizet. The dynamic Armando and Nuria have appeared in tango festivals and theaters throughout Europe, Japan, South America and the United States, as well as in film and television. Armando also appeared as principal dancer in the movie “Assassination Tango.”
Information: www.chamberorchestraofboston.org or call 617-266-1626

Blast Percussion and Brass Extravaganza -- Springfield, MA
February 12, 2012 to February 12, 2012
Time : 7 p.m.
Symphony Hall, 34 Court Street
Springfield, MA
Admission : $59, $50, $45, $28.50

Born on athletic fields across the nation, steeped in the tradition of military and outdoor pageantry, drum corps, bands, and color guards have a long history in America. Often rehearsing twelve hours a day they create thrilling performances where athleticism, musical talent, kaleidoscopic movement, and showmanship merge into an art form that is both competitive and entertaining. From its inception in 1984, Star of Indiana achieved successes no corps in history had ever accomplished. Star moved beyond its earlier triumphs to bring the power, passion and precision of outdoor pageantry to the stage in a musical performance that we now call Blast. Winner of the 2001 Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event and the 2001 Emmy Award for Best Choreography.
Information: 413-788-7033 or visit www.symphonyhall.com

“Isn’t It Romantic?” – Waltham, MA
February 19, 2012 to February 19, 2012
Time : 1 p.m.
Robinson Theatre, 617 Lexington Street
Waltham, MA
Admission : Adults, $35 to $57; youth ages 5-18, $25

Two of Broadway’s brightest stars sing favorite love songs from the stage and screen. In this musical Valentine to love and laughter, Rachel York (City of Angels, Les Misérables, Victor/Victoria) and Brent Barrett (Chicago, Annie Get Your Gun, Phantom of the Opera) rekindle the sizzle and spark that stole hearts in “Kiss Me, Kate.”
Information: www.reaglemusictheatre.org

Forever Kings: A Tribute to Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley -- Springfield, MA
February 29, 2012 to March 4, 2012
Time : Wednesday & Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m.
CityStage, One Columbus Center
Springfield, MA
Admission : $40.50, $36.00

The ultimate tribute to the kings of pop. Forever Kings is a live, multi-media, singing, dancing, rock-n-roll trip through the musical life of Michael Jackson (played by Edward Moss) and Elvis Presley (played by Matt Lewis). All musical arrangements are original and if you didn't know better you would swear that the voices were coming from Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley themselves.
Information: 413-788-7033 or visit www.symphonyhall.com

"Romeo and Juliet" -- Stoneham, MA
March 1, 2012 to March 18, 2012
Time : Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.; Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 3 and 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m.
Stoneham Theatre, 395 Main Street
Stoneham, MA
Admission : $44-$48

"Two households both alike in dignity.." Two families in conflict. When children act on their parents' grievances, and teens flame with the passion of first love, unintended consequences can devastate. Ten professional actors will team up with ten members of the Stoneham Theatre young company to explore this timeless story of love and conflict not only between families but within them.
Information: 781-279-2200

“A Little Bit of Ireland” – Waltham, MA
March 16, 2012 to March 18, 2012
Time : March 16, 7:30 p.m.; March 17, 2 and 6 p.m.; and March 18, 1 p.m.
Robinson Theatre, 617 Lexington Street
Waltham, MA
Admission : Adults, $35 to $57; youth ages 5-18, $25.

Featuring a warm-hearted brew of traditional Irish music, folk dancing, and spirited comic blarney, this annual musical celebration of St. Patrick’s Day presents some of the best and most renowned Irish performers assembled on stage anywhere anytime.
Information: www.reaglemusictheatre.org

Phone : 781-891-5600

Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance -- Amherst, MA
April 5, 2012 to April 5, 2012
Time : 7:30 p.m.
200 Commonwealth Avenue
Amherst, MA 01003
Admission : $45, $55, $61

Generations of audiences - more than 60 million people from 68 countries - have seen Lord of the Dance, traditional Celtic dancing.
Information: 800-745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com or http://mullinscenter.com

Razzle Dazzle! My Life Behind the Sequins – Waltham, MA
April 15, 2012 to April 15, 2012
Time : 1 p.m.
Robinson Theatre, 617 Lexington Street
Waltham, MA
Admission : Adults, $35 to $57; youth ages 5-18, $25.

This unforgettable love letter to a great era of show business is part concert and part memoir – a glittering multimedia one woman tour-de-force of side-splitting stories and classic songs, along with stunning video footage culled from Mitzi Gaynor’s television, concert and film work.
Information: www.reaglemusictheatre.org

Phone : 781-891-5600

Exhibit: Taking Flight: Audubon and the World of Birds – Pittsfield, MA
January 21, 2012 to March 1, 2012
Time : 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Berkshire Museum, 39 South Street
Pittsfield, , MA
Admission : Adults, $13; children above age 3, $6

Berkshire Museum’s new exhibition Taking Flight: Audubon and the World of Birds centers on John James Audubon and his passion for birds, which drove him to create The Birds of America, a revolutionary work of science and art that launched Audubon’s reputation as the world’s most renowned wildlife artist. The Opening Day Celebration on January 21 features family-friendly activities and lectures all day. Exhibit on display through June 17.
Information: www.berkshiremuseum.org or call 413-443-7171.

Meet Delilah the Right Whale – Provincetown, MA
February 11, 2012 to February 11, 2012
Time : 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies Hiebert Marine Lab, 5 Holway Avenue
Provincetown, MA
Admission : Free

Take a tour through Delilah, an inflatable, life-sized North Atlantic Right Whale, and learn all about these rare and amazing animals!
Information: Jesse Mechling at 508-487-3623 ext. 103

New England Model Engineering Show – Waltham, MA
February 18, 2012 to February 18, 2012
Time : 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
154 Moody Street
Waltham ,
Admission : Adults, $7; children, students, and seniors, $5.

Featuring the craftsmanship of the New England Model Engineering Society. The event exhibits gasoline engines, aircraft engines, locomotives, clocks, model boats, and various contraptions of their own design. Several exhibits feature hands-on experiments.
Information: www.crmi.org.

Phone : 781-893-5410

Western Massachusetts Mineral Jewelry & Fossil Show -- Holyoke, MA
March 24, 2012 to March 25, 2012
Time : Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Holyoke Hotel & Conference Center (formerly Holiday Inn at Ingleside), Exit 15 off I-91
Holyoke, MA
Admission : $4

Show features mineral, gemstones, jewelry, crystals, beads fossils, lapidary and mineral arts from around the world. Live demonstrations, free exhibits, free parking, on-site food.
Information: www.westernmassmineralshow.com

Seaside Wedding Show -- Ipswich, MA
April 22, 2012 to April 22, 2012
Time : noon-3 p.m.
The Great House on The Crane Estate
Ipswich, , MA
Admission : Price: $5 for Trustees members; $10 for non-members; and $15 at the door

Featuring 51 vendors who will share their professional expertise. Meet our exclusive caterers and rental companies, sample fabulous food including local farm fresh meat, cheese, and vegetables. Visit with our preferred vendors for flowers, gowns, invitations, lighting, make-up, music, photography, spa luxuries, transportation, and The Inn at Castle Hill. Envision your day with possible options for an eco-conscious wedding at The Great House.
Information: 978-356-4351

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