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Spring Antiques Fair -- Lenox, MA
June 2, 2012 to June 3, 2012
104 Walker Street
Lenox, MA
Admission : General Admission, $16
Phone : 413-637-3206
June 2, 2012 to June 3, 2012
104 Walker Street
Lenox, MA
Ventfort Hall, in cooperation with Rhinebeck Antiques Fair and hosted by Alice Nathan and Irving Marks, will present the First Annual Spring Antiques Fair. Information www.gildedage.org
Time : 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Admission : General Admission, $16
Phone : 413-637-3206
Brimfield Antique and Collectibles Show -- Brimfield, MA
July 10, 2012 to July 15, 2012
Route 20
Brimfield, MA
July 10, 2012 to July 15, 2012
Route 20
Brimfield, MA
Hundreds of dealers of antiques and collectables line a mile-long stretch of Route 20. This show has everything. Arrive early if you can. Remaining shows in 2012 are July 10-15; and September 4-9. Information: www.brimfieldshow.com
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Living Treasures of North Carolina Craft -- Brockton, MA
May 12, 2012 to August 5, 2012
Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak Street
Brockton, MA
Admission : Adults, $8; seniors and students, $5; children age 12 and younger, free
Phone : 508-588-6000
May 12, 2012 to August 5, 2012
Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak Street
Brockton, MA
North Carolina has been home to generations of American traditional craft makers. With its eclectic collection of glass apples, fireplace andirons, ceramic vessels, furniture, baskets, and candlesticks, this exhibition displays the duality of traditional and contemporary craft at play.
Summer opening reception is June 3, 2-5 p.m. at the Museum. Information: www.fullercraft.org
Time : Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m.– 5 p.m.Admission : Adults, $8; seniors and students, $5; children age 12 and younger, free
Phone : 508-588-6000
Cultural Survival Bazaar -- Amherst, MA
May 26, 2012 to May 28, 2012
Amherst Common Boltwood Avenue
Amherst, MA
Admission : Free
Phone : 617-441-5400
May 26, 2012 to May 28, 2012
Amherst Common Boltwood Avenue
Amherst, MA
An international festival of native arts and culture featuring indigenous artisans, products, and performers from around the world. Shop for handmade art, jewelry, clothing, crafts, decor, tribal rugs, and much more. Enjoy free music performances, presentations, educational displays, craft-making demonstrations, and ethnic cuisine. Information: http://bazaar.cs.org
Time : 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Admission : Free
Phone : 617-441-5400
Cultural Survival Bazaar -- Boston, MA
June 2, 2012 to June 2, 2012
Copley Square, Boylston Street at Dartmouth Street
Boston, MA 02116
Admission : Free admission
Phone : 617-441-5400
June 2, 2012 to June 2, 2012
Copley Square, Boylston Street at Dartmouth Street
Boston, MA 02116
This international festival of Native arts and culture features indigenous artisans, products, and performers from around the world. For sale: handmade art, jewelry, clothing, crafts, decor, tribal rugs, and much more. Free music performances, presentations, educational displays, craft-making demonstrations, and ethnic cuisine. Information: http://bazaar.cs.org
Time : 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Admission : Free admission
Phone : 617-441-5400
Cultural Survival Bazaar --Boston, MA
June 2, 2012 to June 2, 2012
Copley Square, Boylston Street at Dartmouth Street
Boston, MA
Admission : Free
June 2, 2012 to June 2, 2012
Copley Square, Boylston Street at Dartmouth Street
Boston, MA
Cultural Survival Bazaar is a festival of Native arts and Culture from around the world. It features Native artisans, performers, and handmade products benefiting the livelihoods of artisans, fair trade, and Cultural Survival's nonprofit work. Information: http://bazaar.cs.org
Time : 10am to 6pmAdmission : Free
Coolidge Corners Arts Festival and Brookline Food Festival 2012 -- Brookline, MA
June 2, 2012 to June 2, 2012
Devotion School, 345 Harvard Street
Brookline, MA
June 2, 2012 to June 2, 2012
Devotion School, 345 Harvard Street
Brookline, MA
See the work of 81 artists at a showcase of accomplished and emerging artists working in jewelry, fiber, glass, ceramics to photography, watercolor and mixed media. The Brookline Food Festival also happening at Devotion School from noon to 4 p.m.. Small portions will be served by Brookline restaurants. Each restaurant will have its own area with tasting portions of up to three items. Tasting tickets will be sold for $2 each. Information: http://coolidgecornerartsfestival.com
Time : 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Art on the Green at The Pinehills
June 16, 2012 to June 16, 2012
The Village Green at The Pinehills, off Route 3
Plymouth, MA
Admission : Free
Phone : 508-209-2000
June 16, 2012 to June 16, 2012
The Village Green at The Pinehills, off Route 3
Plymouth, MA
Art exhibit and sale featuring more than 80 local and regional artists showcasing their paintings, sculptures, jewelry, wearable art and more. All exhibitors are under tents, so visitors will be shaded or dry pending the weather conditions. Rain dates is June 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: www.pinehills.com/
Time : 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Admission : Free
Phone : 508-209-2000
Yarmouth Summer Arts and Craft Festival --Yarmouth, MA
July 7, 2012 to July 8, 2012
John Simpkins Field, Route 28
Yarmouth, MA
Admission : Free admission
Phone : 603-332-2616
July 7, 2012 to July 8, 2012
John Simpkins Field, Route 28
Yarmouth, MA
Over 100 juried craftsmen will display and sell their works. Information: www.castleberryfairs.com/index.php
Time : 10 a.m.-5 p.m. dailyAdmission : Free admission
Phone : 603-332-2616
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Zoorassic Park: Dinosaurs at Franklin Park Zoo -- Boston, MA
May 26, 2012 to June 15, 2012
Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Road
Boston, MA
Admission : $4 for the exhibit in addition to zoo admission of adults, $17; seniors, $14; children age 2-12, $11
Phone : 617-541-LION
May 26, 2012 to June 15, 2012
Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Road
Boston, MA
As visitors are immersed in a prehistoric journey through time at Franklin Park Zoo’s Zoorassic Park, they will be enthralled by the vast array of fascinating dinosaurs awaiting them. These large animatronic dinosaurs will excite visitors of all ages with their lifelike sounds and movements. Kids will also have fun pretending they are paleontologists at the nearby Dino Dig where they can dig for recreations of fossils and bones. Exhibit open May 26-September 3. Information: www.franklinparkzoo.org
Time : Weekdays, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; weekends, closes at 5 p.m. Admission : $4 for the exhibit in addition to zoo admission of adults, $17; seniors, $14; children age 2-12, $11
Phone : 617-541-LION
“Beauty and the Beast” – Boston, MA
May 29, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Boston Opera House, 539 Washington Street
Boston , MA
Phone : 617-259-3400
May 29, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Boston Opera House, 539 Washington Street
Boston , MA
Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Information: www.theatreinboston.com/playdetail.php?playID=69
Time : Consult theater website for show times and ticket pricesPhone : 617-259-3400
Teddy Bear Check-up Day at Stone Zoo -- Stoneham, MA
June 2, 2012 to June 2, 2012
Stone Zoo, 149 Pond Street
Stoneham, MA
Admission : Adults, $14; seniors, $12; children age 2-12, $10
Phone : 781-438-5100
June 2, 2012 to June 2, 2012
Stone Zoo, 149 Pond Street
Stoneham, MA
Visit Stone Zoo on June 2 with your favorite teddy bear for a day of cuddly fun. Zoo staff will be on hand to give your bear a check-up and clean bill of health. Later, march through the Zoo in the Teddy Bear Parade and say hello to Smoky and Bubba, Stone Zoo’s resident black bears. This event takes place on a Kid’s Price Saturday. From 10 a.m.-noon all guests will be charged children’s admission of $10. Information; www.stonezoo.org
Time : 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Admission : Adults, $14; seniors, $12; children age 2-12, $10
Phone : 781-438-5100
Celebrate Fathers' Day at the Zoo -- Boston and Stoneham, MA
June 16, 2012 to June 16, 2012
Franklin Park Zoo at 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, and Stone Zoo at 149 Pond Street, Stoneham
Boston and Stoneham, MA
Admission : Franklin Park Zoo, $17 for adults; $14 for seniors, $11 for children age 2-12; Stone Zoo Admission, $14 for adults; $12 for seniors, $10 for children age 2-12
Phone : 617-541-5466
June 16, 2012 to June 16, 2012
Franklin Park Zoo at 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, and Stone Zoo at 149 Pond Street, Stoneham
Boston and Stoneham, MA
Bring Dad along with the entire family to either Franklin Park Zoo or Stone Zoo for a memorable day visiting with all of the unforgettable animals that call the Zoos home. Both Zoos will be honoring Dad with free admission on Father’s Day. Be sure to check out the gorilla, Kit, and his three daughters at Franklin Park Zoo and white-cheeked gibbon Kien Nahn with his eight-month-old offspring Paddy. Information: www.zoonewengland.org.
Time : 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Admission : Franklin Park Zoo, $17 for adults; $14 for seniors, $11 for children age 2-12; Stone Zoo Admission, $14 for adults; $12 for seniors, $10 for children age 2-12
Phone : 617-541-5466
Day Out With Thomas Mystery on the Rails Tour 2012 -- South Carver, MA
June 23, 2012 to July 1, 2012
Edaville USA, 5 Pine Street
South Carver, MA
Admission : $18 per person (under 2 are free)
June 23, 2012 to July 1, 2012
Edaville USA, 5 Pine Street
South Carver, MA
Thomas the Tank Engine is chugging into Edaville for six special dates this summer and six more in the fall! Spend the day immersed in the storybook world of Thomas. Take a magical 20-minute ride on a 15-ton replica of Thomas and meet his kindly but stern boss Sir Topham Hat. Enjoy unlimited use of all our amusement rides and indoor and outdoor play spaces. Dates: June 23, 24, 25, 29, 30; July 1; October 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14. Information: www.edaville.com/edaville_events.html
Time : 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission : $18 per person (under 2 are free)
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Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers with an Evening of Comedy & Bluegrass with the Boston Pops – Boston, MA
May 29, 2012 to May 30, 2012
Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston , MA
Admission : $22-$92
Phone : 888-266-1200
May 29, 2012 to May 30, 2012
Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston , MA
Multi-talented Steve Martin will make his Boston Pops debut with the roving bluegrass troupe The Steep Canyon Rangers. After a Keith Lockhart-led performance of Ferde Grofé’s sweeping Grand Canyon Suite in the first half of the performance, Steve Martin will then take the reins to present an Evening of Comedy and Bluegrass with Maestro Lockhart, the Boston Pops, and help from his trusty banjo. Information: www.bso.org
Time : 8 p.m. Admission : $22-$92
Phone : 888-266-1200
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The Boston Food Truck Festival -– Dorchester, MA
June 10, 2012 to June 10, 2012
UMass Boston Campus Center, 100 William T Morrissey Blvd.
Dorchester, MA
Admission : Adults, $25-$40; children age 6-12, $10
June 10, 2012 to June 10, 2012
UMass Boston Campus Center, 100 William T Morrissey Blvd.
Dorchester, MA
Come and nosh at the New England Food Truck Festival. More than 50 trucks from all over New England will be participating on a rotating basis; some will be at all, others in select communities. Participating trucks include Roxy’s Grilled Cheese, Bon Me, Staff Meal, Woodman’s of Essex, and Kickass Cupcakes. A list of participating trucks is at www.foodtruckfestivalsofne.com/the-trucks. Information: www.foodtruckfestivalsofne.com
Time : Noon to 4 p.m. Admission : Adults, $25-$40; children age 6-12, $10
Taste of the Vineyard Gourmet Stroll -- Edgartown, MA
June 14, 2012 to June 14, 2012
Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard, MA
Admission : $150
Phone : 508-627-4440
June 14, 2012 to June 14, 2012
Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard, MA
The Taste of the Vineyard is the kick-off to the Vineyard's summer social season. Thursday night's Gourmet Stroll offers the Island's best food, wine and hand-crafted beers from over 75 outstanding fine food and beverage participants. Then, dance to Jerry Bennett and the Sultans of Swing's 12 piece band. The Stroll is a sell-out event each year so don't delay. Tickets go on sale May 25 for the general public. Information: http://bit.ly/J0L4Xm
Time : 6:30 p.m.Admission : $150
Phone : 508-627-4440
The Charlestown Food Truck Festival -- Charlestown, MA
June 16, 2012 to June 16, 2012
Charlestown Navy Yard, Pier 4
Charlestown, MA
Phone : Adults, $25-$40; children age 6-12, $10
June 16, 2012 to June 16, 2012
Charlestown Navy Yard, Pier 4
Charlestown, MA
Come and nosh at the New England Food Truck Festival. More than 50 trucks from all over New England will be participating on a rotating basis; some will be at all, others in select communities. Participating trucks include Roxy’s Grilled Cheese, Bon Me, Staff Meal, Woodman’s of Essex, and Kickass Cupcakes. A list of participating trucks is at www.foodtruckfestivalsofne.com/the-trucks. Information: www.foodtruckfestivalsofne.com
Time : Noon to 4 p.m. Phone : Adults, $25-$40; children age 6-12, $10
A Wild Affair Tasting at Stone Zoo -- Stoneham, MA
June 23, 2012 to June 23, 2012
Stone Zoo, 149 Pond Street
Stoneham, MA
Admission : $50 in advance and $60 at the gate
Phone : 781-438-5100
June 23, 2012 to June 23, 2012
Stone Zoo, 149 Pond Street
Stoneham, MA
A Wild Affair is a tasting event for guests age 21 andolder that will feature stations hosted by local restaurants and caterers as well as live entertainment, a silent auction, and an opportunity to stroll among the animals. Information: www.zoonewengland.org/awildaffair
Time : 5:30-9:30 p.mAdmission : $50 in advance and $60 at the gate
Phone : 781-438-5100
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Plant Sale at Gore Place -- Waltham, MA
May 18, 2012 to May 26, 2012
52 Gore Street
Waltham, MA
Phone : 781-894-2798
May 18, 2012 to May 26, 2012
52 Gore Street
Waltham, MA
The much anticipated Plant Sale at Gore Place in Waltham offers unique and beautiful varieties of annuals and perennials as well as much sought after heirloom varieties of tomatoes and vegetables. With intriguing names like Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate and Love Lie Bleeding, these plants, many of which reflect varieties that would have been seen in gardens 200 years ago, will add beauty and interest to any garden. Information: www.goreplace.org/plant-sale.htm
Time : 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Phone : 781-894-2798
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Pearl Harbor Experience Exhibit at Battleship Cove -- Fall River, MA
May 14, 2012 to July 5, 2012
Battleship Cove, 5 Water Street
Fall River, MA
Admission : Included in general admission
Phone : 508-678-1100
May 14, 2012 to July 5, 2012
Battleship Cove, 5 Water Street
Fall River, MA
This new exhibit recreates the sights and sounds of the surprise attack on December 7, 1941. The only outdoor multimedia reenactment of Pearl Harbor anywhere, it forges an emotional connection with the men & women whose lives were forever changed on that fateful day. Exhibit is open through September. Information: www.battleshipcove.org/pearlharbor.asp
Time : 11 a.m.; noon; 1, 2, and 3 p.m.Admission : Included in general admission
Phone : 508-678-1100
Wool Days -- Sturbridge, MA
May 26, 2012 to May 28, 2012
Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
Sturbridge, MA
Admission : Adults, $24; seniors over age 64, $22; children age 3-17, $8
Phone : 800-733-1830
May 26, 2012 to May 28, 2012
Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
Sturbridge, MA
During Wool Days the sheep of Old Sturbridge Village get their annual hair cuts and historians demonstrate how wool is processed, from shearing, scouring, and carding to dyeing, spinning, and weaving. Try your hand and test your history IQ at the textile exhibit. Memorial Day is also our official kick-off to summer activities like period games, 1830s base ball and French & English tug-of-war contests. Information: http://bit.ly/IoNkeB
Time : 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission : Adults, $24; seniors over age 64, $22; children age 3-17, $8
Phone : 800-733-1830
Service of Commemmoration at Mount Auburn Cemetery -- Cambridge, MA
May 26, 2012 to May 26, 2012
Bigelow Chapel, Chapel Avenue
Cambridge, MA
May 26, 2012 to May 26, 2012
Bigelow Chapel, Chapel Avenue
Cambridge, MA
Words and music will help us to remember those who have gone before us during this Memorial Day Service on Bigelow Chapel Lawn. In the event of inclement weather, the Service will be held in Bigelow Chapel. Information: www.mountauburn.org/2012/service-of-commemoration/
Time : 1:30-3 p.m.
Colonial Military Arts at Plimoth Plantation – Plymouth, MA
May 26, 2012 to May 28, 2012
Plimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Avenue
Plymouth , MA
Admission : Free with general admission: adults, $29.50; children age 6 to 12, $19; seniors over age 61, $26.50
Phone : 508-746-1622
May 26, 2012 to May 28, 2012
Plimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Avenue
Plymouth , MA
In early Plymouth Colony, all men between the ages of 16 and 60 were required to serve in the town’s militia. Meet a member of New Plimoth’s militia in the center of the English Village for a brief conversation. Ask questions about the organization of the militia and its weapons, explore the Colony’s fortifications and maybe even try on armor. Information: www.plimoth.org
Time : 1-2 p.m.Admission : Free with general admission: adults, $29.50; children age 6 to 12, $19; seniors over age 61, $26.50
Phone : 508-746-1622
Revolutionary War Encampment at Fort Phoenix – Fairhaven, MA
May 26, 2012 to May 27, 2012
Fort Phoenix, Fort Street
Fairhaven, MA
May 26, 2012 to May 27, 2012
Fort Phoenix, Fort Street
Fairhaven, MA
Talk to costumed men and women about the history and life at Fort Phoenix in the 1770s. See military drilling, flintlock musket and cannon firing demonstrations and camp cooking demonstrations. Try tomahawk throwing or children’s games. Also see activities such as spinning, fire starting, demonstrations of 18th-Century dentistry and more. Information: www.fort-phoenix.blogspot.com
Time : 10 a.m. Saturday to 3 p.m. Sunday
Cemetery Tour: Portrait Stones of Burial Hill – Plymouth, MA
May 26, 2012 to May 26, 2012
Meet at the Burial Hill Entrance by First Parish Church, 19 Town Square
Plymouth, MA
Phone : 508-746-0012
May 26, 2012 to May 26, 2012
Meet at the Burial Hill Entrance by First Parish Church, 19 Town Square
Plymouth, MA
Burial Hill boasts a superlative collection of rare 18th and early 19th century portrait stones. These unusual grave markers feature carved images of graciously attired people not unlike painted portraiture, right down to tiny details of dress, hairstyle, and posture. Learn about this special genre of gravestone art on a one-hour walking tour with Dr. Donna Curtin. Information: http://www.seeplymouth.com/events/burial-hill-tours-portrait-stones-burial-hill
Time : 1 p.m. Phone : 508-746-0012
Antiquarian Hearth & Home Tours – Plymouth, MA
June 9, 2012 to July 9, 2012
Plymouth, MA
Admission : $35 per person or $30 for advance discount
Phone : 508-746-0012
June 9, 2012 to July 9, 2012
Plymouth, MA
Explore a fascinating range of private homes in Plymouth, open to the public for this special one-day tour. Your event program provides a history and description of each house, with map and directions. Includes luncheon. Information: www.plymouthantiquariansociety.org
Time : 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission : $35 per person or $30 for advance discount
Phone : 508-746-0012
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Join Kevin Youkilis and Youk’s Kids at Harpoon Brewery -- Boston, MA
May 24, 2012 to May 24, 2012
306 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA
Admission : VIP tickets are $200 and main event tickets are $100
Phone : 617-964-9685
May 24, 2012 to May 24, 2012
306 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA
Join Kevin Youkilis and friends as Harpoon Brewery showcases its beer, along with food samples from Davio’s Restaurant. Performance from singer-songwriter Kathleen Regan. There will be tours of the brewery and bidding on auction items, including Red Sox tickets in Youk’s personal seats, home beer brewing classes, tickets to the third annual Not Your Average Idol Event and much more. Information: www.youkskids.org
Time : 6-9p.m. Admission : VIP tickets are $200 and main event tickets are $100
Phone : 617-964-9685
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Living Treasures of North Carolina Craft -- Brockton, MA
May 12, 2012 to July 1, 2012
Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak Street
Brockton, MA
Admission : Adults, $8; seniors and students, $5
Phone : 508-588-6000
May 12, 2012 to July 1, 2012
Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak Street
Brockton, MA
The North Carolina Living Treasures award has recognized boatwrights, potters, luthiers,
marqueters, blacksmiths, gunsmiths, weavers, and glass artist. This exhibition brings
together a representative selection of the artists recognized by the award for the first
time to New England. Exhibit open through August 5, 2012. Information: www.fullercraft.org
Time : Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission : Adults, $8; seniors and students, $5
Phone : 508-588-6000
Children's Book Festival: Baseball Bonanza – Amherst, MA
June 9, 2012 to June 9, 2012
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 West Bay Road
Amherst, MA
Phone : 413-658-1105
June 9, 2012 to June 9, 2012
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 West Bay Road
Amherst, MA
The day will highlight picture books about baseball and the artists and authors who have created them. The Carle will welcome two retired players of Negro League Baseball, Robert Scott of the New York Black Yankees, and Gilbert Black of the Indianapolis Clowns. Baseball historian Doron Goldman will give guided tours of the exhibition: “WE ARE THE SHIP, The Story of Negro League Baseball. “Presentations will highlight the social, historical, cultural and economic aspects of our national pastime. Information: www.carlemuseum.org
Time : 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Phone : 413-658-1105
Annie Leibovitz: Pilgrimage Exhibit at the Concord Museum – Concord, MA
June 28, 2012 to July 31, 2012
Concord Museum, 200 Lexington Road
Concord, MA
Admission : Adults, $10; seniors over age 61, $8; students age 18 and older, $8; youth age 6 to 17, $5; active military, free
Phone : 978-369-9763
June 28, 2012 to July 31, 2012
Concord Museum, 200 Lexington Road
Concord, MA
This special exhibition, presented at the Concord Museum in collaboration with Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House, includes 70 photographs that chart a new direction for one of America’s best-known living photographers, Annie Leibovitz. Concord is the first stop on a national tour of this exhibition, following its presentation at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and its only New England venue. During the run of this exhibition, the Concord Museum will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In July, August, and September the museum will remain open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays. The exhibition is included free with regular museum admission. Exhibit continues through September 23. Information: www.concordmuseum.org/
Time : Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, July to SeptemberAdmission : Adults, $10; seniors over age 61, $8; students age 18 and older, $8; youth age 6 to 17, $5; active military, free
Phone : 978-369-9763
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Dark Star Orchestra -- Pittsfield, MA
May 22, 2012 to May 22, 2012
The Colonial Theatre, 111 South Street
Pittsfield, MA
Admission : $35 and $25
Phone : 413-997-4444
May 22, 2012 to May 22, 2012
The Colonial Theatre, 111 South Street
Pittsfield, MA
Using the same methods as orchestras interpreting the music of classical composers, Dark Star Orchestra recreates song-for-song Grateful Dead performances with, “fanatical attention to detail,” according to Rolling Stone Magazine. It’s really about the sound that’s created. It’s about a sense of familiarity. It’s about a feeling that grabs listeners and takes over. It’s about a contagious energy: it’s about the experience. Information: www.berkshiretheatregroup.org/events/colonial-theatre-pittsfield/225-dark-star-orchestra.html
Time : 7:30 p.m.Admission : $35 and $25
Phone : 413-997-4444
Visions of America with the Boston Pops -- Boston, MA
May 22, 2012 to May 26, 2012
Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston , MA
Admission : $22-$92
Phone : 888-266-1200
May 22, 2012 to May 26, 2012
Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston , MA
This spring, America’s Orchestra celebrates the heart, imagination, and spirit of American musical traditions. Performances on May 22 and 26 will begin with a tribute to the heart of New England, featuring The Alcotts movement of Charles Ives’s Concord Symphony, selections from Fall River Legend by Morton Gould, and John Williams’s Hymn to New England. Singer Maureen McGovern will join the Boston Pops on May 26 to sing music from the Broadway musical Little Women. This section, as well as Ives’s Concord Symphony, pay tribute to Little Women author Louisa May Alcott. Dates: May 22 and 26.
Information: www.bostonpops.org
Time : 8 p.m. Admission : $22-$92
Phone : 888-266-1200
City of Champions with the Boston Pops – Boston, MA
May 23, 2012 to May 25, 2012
Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA
Admission : $22-$92
Phone : 888-266-1200
May 23, 2012 to May 25, 2012
Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA
Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops celebrate Boston's favorite hometown heroes during the third week of Pops concerts with tunes such as Take Me out to the Ballgame, Sweet Caroline, and John Williams's Fanfare for Fenway, recently recorded by the Boston Pops as a special tribute to the 100th Anniversary of Fenway Park. Fans will hear the music of baseball, football, basketball, hockey, and more in these Olympic- and Boston sports-themed concerts. Information: www.bso.org
Time : 8 p.m. Admission : $22-$92
Phone : 888-266-1200
Bettye LaVette -- Pittsfield, MA
May 26, 2012 to May 26, 2012
The Colonial Theatre, 111 South Street
Pittsfield, MA
Admission : $55, $50, $35, $20
Phone : 413-997-4444
May 26, 2012 to May 26, 2012
The Colonial Theatre, 111 South Street
Pittsfield, MA
Grammy Nominee Bettye LaVette will use her sultry, soulful voice and years of musical talent to transport the audience back to the golden age of James Brown and Aretha Franklin. According to The Windy City Times, “In an age where the word ‘diva’ is often used freely, LaVette makes Aretha, Patti, Gladys, Chaka and, yes, even Tina sound lightweight.” Her numerous television appearances include The Obama Inaugural Celebration at The Lincoln Memorial. Information: www.berkshiretheatregroup.org/events/colonial-theatre-pittsfield/183-bettye-lavette.html
Time : 8-10 p.m.Admission : $55, $50, $35, $20
Phone : 413-997-4444
George Gershwin Alone – Boston, MA
May 30, 2012 to June 10, 2012
Paramount Center, 559 Washington Street
Boston, MA
Admission : $25-$89
Phone : 617-824-8400
May 30, 2012 to June 10, 2012
Paramount Center, 559 Washington Street
Boston, MA
Hot on the heels of the Boston premiere of his “Maestro: Leonard Bernstein,” Hershey Felder will reprise his one-man George Gershwin show. Steinway concert artist, composer and actor Hershey Felder spent five years researching George Gershwin’s life and works. Felder used Gershwin’s personal correspondences, original manuscripts, and personal belongings to construct a one-man show in which he brings George Gershwin to life. Audiences will experience with the actor Gershwin’s childhood, parents and siblings, as well as his musical triumphs and defeats. Not only is Felder’s appearance strikingly similar to Gershwin’s, but Felder drew on old radio archives to recreate Gershwin’s voice. Information: www.artsemerson.org
Time : May 30 at 7 p.m.; May 31, June 5, 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m., June 1, 2, 8 and 9 at 8 p.m.; June 2 and 9 at 2 p.m.; June 3 and 10 at 1 and 5 p.m.Admission : $25-$89
Phone : 617-824-8400
The Roaring Twenties: Berlin, Paris, New York -- Lenox, MA
June 2, 2012 to June 2, 2012
Ozawa Hall, 297 West Street
Lenox, MA
Admission : $40-$50
Phone : 800-843-0778
June 2, 2012 to June 2, 2012
Ozawa Hall, 297 West Street
Lenox, MA
A period of experimentalism and decadence, Model T Fords, Josephine Baker and Rudolph Valentino--this if the golden age of jazz and cabaret. Brilliant, enduring songs by Kurt Weill, Hanns Eisler, Cole Porter and Gershwin; Erwin Shulhoff's Jazz Suite; and Entartete composers whose careers and lives were interrupted by the cataclysmic events that followed. Artists:
Jennifer Rivera, mezzo-soprano; Will Ferguson, tenor; James Tocco, piano; Yehuda Hanani, cello. Information: www.cewm.org/greatbarrington.html
Time : 6 p.m. Admission : $40-$50
Phone : 800-843-0778
A Tribute to Cole Porter with the Boston Pops – Boston, MA
June 5, 2012 to June 8, 2012
Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston , MA
Admission : $22-$92
Phone : 888-266-1200
June 5, 2012 to June 8, 2012
Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston , MA
Broadway stars Jason Danieley and Marin Mazzie perform in a tribute to American songwriter Cole Porter. This two-part program will feature the Pops performing music from Porter and his contemporaries, including Richard Rodger’s “Overture to Babes in Arms” and “Carousel Waltz,” Jerome Kern’s “Pick Yourself Up” from “Swing Time,” and a selection of Gershwin love songs. Dates: June 5, 6, and 8. Information: www.bso.org
Time : 8 p.m. Admission : $22-$92
Phone : 888-266-1200
Gospel Night with the Boston Pops -- Boston, MA
June 9, 2012 to June 9, 2012
Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston , MA
Admission : $22-$92
Phone : 888-266-1200
June 9, 2012 to June 9, 2012
Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston , MA
Charles Floyd and the Boston Pops Gospel Choir celebrate an evening of spirit-raising traditional and contemporary American gospel music. The Boston Pops Gospel Choir will also be joined by American Idol’s Melinda Doolittle and gospel singer Crystal Aikin.. Boston Pops cellist Owen Young will also perform a new Concerto for Cello and Orchestra.
Information: www.bostonpops.org
Time : 8 p.m. Admission : $22-$92
Phone : 888-266-1200
The Wild West with the Boston Pops -- Boston, MA
June 12, 2012 to June 13, 2012
Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston , MA
Admission : $22-$92
Phone : 888-266-1200
June 12, 2012 to June 13, 2012
Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston , MA
On this program the Boston Pops present a round-up of the rowdy and unforgettable frontier music from such films as The Magnificent Seven and Silverado. Violinists Zachary De Pue and Nicolas Kendall and double bassist Ranaan Meyer of Time for Three will take the stage during the second set to perform tunes in their classical, country western, gypsy, and jazz-infused style. The young, dynamic threesome is often described as a classically-trained garage band.
Information: www.bostonpops.org
Time : 8 p.m. $22-$92 Admission : $22-$92
Phone : 888-266-1200
Live at Sunset Concerts at EcoTarium -- Worcester, MA
June 15, 2012 to July 27, 2012
222 Harrington Way
Worcester, MA
Admission : $18 per person; children under age 12, free
June 15, 2012 to July 27, 2012
222 Harrington Way
Worcester, MA
Live music on the EcoTarium grounds is a Worcester tradition and one of the region’s most popular summer events. Concerts run weekly on Friday evenings through July 27. There will be no concert during the week of July 4. Information: www.ecotarium.org. Schedule:
June 15 - Dan Gabel and the Abletones. Travel back in time with an 18-piece Big Band, led by trombonist Dan Gabel and featuring the elegant vocals of Amanda Carr. The Abletones are the real deal - a Big Band that looks and sounds just like the 1930s and 1940s.
June 22 - Roomful of Blues. Get ready for a heel-clicking night of fu when Roomful of Blues brings its combination of jump, swing, blues, R&B and soul.
June 29 - Lake Street Dive. Blending propulsive grooves, brilliant vocals, and evocative song craft into their own infectious indie-pop sound, this quartet is a joy both to listen to and watch.
July 13 - Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas. No one does traditional Southern Louisiana Creole roots music like these accordion-driven Zydeco masters.
July 20 - James Montgomery Blues Band. When blues legend James Montgomery plays the harmonica, he brings it on home. With gritty vocals, sizzling tunes, and energetic shows he is one of the most dynamic performers on the music scene.
July 27 - Bellevue Cadillac. Take a musical road trip from 20's hot jazz to New Orleans R&B up through the swing era of the ‘30s and ‘40s to early rock. Bellevue Cadillac is jazz, gospel, blues, soul, swing, and rock & roll all wrapped up in one great show.
Time : Music is 6:30-8:30 p.m., gates open at 5:30 p.m.June 15 - Dan Gabel and the Abletones. Travel back in time with an 18-piece Big Band, led by trombonist Dan Gabel and featuring the elegant vocals of Amanda Carr. The Abletones are the real deal - a Big Band that looks and sounds just like the 1930s and 1940s.
June 22 - Roomful of Blues. Get ready for a heel-clicking night of fu when Roomful of Blues brings its combination of jump, swing, blues, R&B and soul.
June 29 - Lake Street Dive. Blending propulsive grooves, brilliant vocals, and evocative song craft into their own infectious indie-pop sound, this quartet is a joy both to listen to and watch.
July 13 - Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas. No one does traditional Southern Louisiana Creole roots music like these accordion-driven Zydeco masters.
July 20 - James Montgomery Blues Band. When blues legend James Montgomery plays the harmonica, he brings it on home. With gritty vocals, sizzling tunes, and energetic shows he is one of the most dynamic performers on the music scene.
July 27 - Bellevue Cadillac. Take a musical road trip from 20's hot jazz to New Orleans R&B up through the swing era of the ‘30s and ‘40s to early rock. Bellevue Cadillac is jazz, gospel, blues, soul, swing, and rock & roll all wrapped up in one great show.
Admission : $18 per person; children under age 12, free
Three Dog Night at Indian Ranch --Webster, MA
June 23, 2012 to June 23, 2012
200 Gore Road
Webster, MA
Admission : $43.50; 41; $33.50; $28.50; $19.25
Phone : 508-943-3871
June 23, 2012 to June 23, 2012
200 Gore Road
Webster, MA
Three Dog Night’s hits continue to wind through the fabric of pop culture, whether on the radio where the songs are heard day in and day out, in TV commercials or in major motion pictures. Songs like "Mama Told Me (Not To Come)", "Joy to the World", "Black and White", "Shambala" and "One" serve to heighten emotions and crystallize Three Dog Night’s continuing popularity. Information: www.indianranch.com.
Time : 2-5 p.m.Admission : $43.50; 41; $33.50; $28.50; $19.25
Phone : 508-943-3871
The Outlaws -- Webster, MA
June 24, 2012 to June 24, 2012
Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road
Webster, MA
Admission : $25; $22.50; $20; $12.50
Phone : 508-943-3871
June 24, 2012 to June 24, 2012
Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road
Webster, MA
Southern rock legends The Outlaws make a return engagement to Indian Ranch on Sunday, June 24. The Outlaws were born to the blue-collar port city of Tampa, Florida in the early 1970’s. Following in the footsteps of such great bands as The Allman Brothers and The Eagles, The Outlaws developed their own high-powered, guitar-driven country-rock, complete with exciting self-penned music and stellar three-part harmony that resulted in hits like “There Goes Another Love Song”, “Green Grass and High Tides”, and “(Ghost) Riders in the Sky.” Information: w.indianranch.com
Time : 2-5 p.m.Admission : $25; $22.50; $20; $12.50
Phone : 508-943-3871
The Chris Robinson Brotherhood --
June 26, 2012 to June 26, 2012
The Colonial Theatre, 111 South Street
Pittsfield, MA
Admission : $60, $50, $35, $25
Phone : 413-997-4444
June 26, 2012 to June 26, 2012
The Colonial Theatre, 111 South Street
Pittsfield, MA
The Chris Robinson Brotherhood formed in March of 2011 and played an impressive 100 plus shows last year. The band plays a mix of new songs and originals to create a sound that is mellow, melodically driven and loose. The Chris Robinson Brotherhood is Chris Robinson (vocals, guitar), Neal Casal (guitar, vocals), Adam MacDougall (keys, vocals), Mark ‘Muddy’ Dutton (bass, vocals) and George Sluppick (drums). Information: www.berkshiretheatregroup.org/events/colonial-theatre-pittsfield/228-an-evening-with-the-chris-robinson-brotherhood.html
Time : 7:30 p.m.Admission : $60, $50, $35, $25
Phone : 413-997-4444
Chris Isaak at Indian Ranch -- Webster, MA
June 30, 2012 to June 30, 2012
Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road
Webster, MA
Admission : $47.50; $42.50; $35; $30; $20
June 30, 2012 to June 30, 2012
Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road
Webster, MA
Chris Isaak will take the stage at Indian Ranch. Isaak put out his first album, Silvertone, in 1985. He has released 14 records since then, including his breakthrough 1989 triple platinum record Heart Shaped World. Information: www.indianranch.com
Time : 2-5 p.m.Admission : $47.50; $42.50; $35; $30; $20
Scotty McCreery --Webster
July 1, 2012 to July 1, 2012
200 Gore Road
Webster, MA
Admission : Reserved Tickets: $40.00, $35.00General Admission: $27.50Adv. General Admission: valid until June 17 - $22.50Children’s Tickets: $16.25
July 1, 2012 to July 1, 2012
200 Gore Road
Webster, MA
America fell in love with Scotty McCreery in 2011 when he appeared on American Idol and immediately made a name for himself with his deep and undeniably country voice, strong sense of self, small-town roots, and unwavering integrity and conviction. Information: www.indianranch.com
Time : 2-5 p.m.Admission : Reserved Tickets: $40.00, $35.00General Admission: $27.50Adv. General Admission: valid until June 17 - $22.50Children’s Tickets: $16.25
Tanglewood 75th Celebration Gala Concert -- Lenox, MA
July 14, 2012 to July 14, 2012
Tanglewood, 297 West Street
Lenox, MA
Admission : $30-$2,500
Phone : 888-266-1200
July 14, 2012 to July 14, 2012
Tanglewood, 297 West Street
Lenox, MA
To celebrate Tanglewood's 75th Anniversary, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops, Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra, and Tanglewood Festival Chorus will all appear, along with conductors John Williams, Keith Lockhart, and Andris Nelsons; soloists Yo-Yo Ma, Emanuel Ax, Peter Serkin, James Taylor, and Anne-Sophie Mutter. The program will be wide-ranging and will include works by Tanglewood legends including Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein. Information: www.bso.org/Performance/Detail/37070
Time : 8:30 p.m. Admission : $30-$2,500
Phone : 888-266-1200
Gavin DeGraw -- Webster. MA
July 27, 2012 to July 27, 2012
Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road
Webster, MA
Admission : $42.50; 37.50; $30; $25; $17.50
July 27, 2012 to July 27, 2012
Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road
Webster, MA
Gavin DeGraw is one of the most recognized names in American popular music right now, and three of his four albums have peaked in the top 20 of the Billboard charts. Information: www.indianranch.com
Time : 6-10 p.m.Admission : $42.50; 37.50; $30; $25; $17.50
John Williams's 80th Birthday Celebration –Lenox, MA
August 18, 2012 to August 18, 2012
Tanglewood Shed, 297 West Street
Lenox , MA
Admission : $21-$117
Phone : 888-266-1200
August 18, 2012 to August 18, 2012
Tanglewood Shed, 297 West Street
Lenox , MA
This summer the Boston Pops Orchestra presents a concert honoring the 80th birthday year of Laureate Conductor John Williams. A host of renowned musical guests including Jessye Norman and Yo-Yo Ma join the Pops in a spectacular evening of some of Williams's most popular works. It will be a joyous celebration as Tanglewood pays tribute to one of its most beloved maestros. Information: www.bso.org/Performance/Detail/37052##
Time : 8:30 p.m. Admission : $21-$117
Phone : 888-266-1200
Train at Tanglewood -- Lenox, MA
August 31, 2012 to August 31, 2012
Tanglewood, 297 West Street
Lenox, MA
Admission : $22-$88
Phone : 617-266-1200 or 888-266-1200
August 31, 2012 to August 31, 2012
Tanglewood, 297 West Street
Lenox, MA
The multi-platinum band Train made its mark on music history with the Grammy Award-winning song "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)" and chart-topping singles like "Meet Virginia" and "Calling All Angels." Train earned its third Grammy in 2011 for the worldwide smash "Hey Soul Sister" from Save Me, San Francisco. The top-selling single of 2010, "Hey Soul Sister" hit #1 on radio in the United States and in 15 other countries. Information: www.tanglewood.org
Time : 7 p.m. Admission : $22-$88
Phone : 617-266-1200 or 888-266-1200
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Whisker Walk -- Lancaster, MA
June 3, 2012 to June 3, 2012
The Fairgrounds, 318 Seven Bridge Road
Lancaster, MA
Phone : 978-422-8585
June 3, 2012 to June 3, 2012
The Fairgrounds, 318 Seven Bridge Road
Lancaster, MA
A free , fun day for families and their dogs and a dog walk-a-thon fundraiser. Come see exhibits, demonstrations, educational programs, special attractions, product giveaways, entertainment, auctions/raffles, food, fun and things for adults and kids to see, do and buy - both human and pet related. Information: www.whiskerwalk.org
Time : 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; walk is at noon Phone : 978-422-8585
Walk the Eastern Marsh Trail – Salisbury, MA
June 9, 2012 to June 9, 2012
Salisbury Coastal Trails from Friedenfels Road parking area
Salisbury, MA
Admission : $8.50
June 9, 2012 to June 9, 2012
Salisbury Coastal Trails from Friedenfels Road parking area
Salisbury, MA
Jerry Klima, Coastal Trails advocate, leads an interpretive walk of the Old Eastern Marsh Trail. Enjoy an easy walk on this 1.3 mile paved rail trail from the bank of the Merrimack River through woods and pristine sections of the Great Marsh offering beautiful views, world-class bird watching, abundant wildlife and interpretive signs that shed light on the history of this region. The early start will increase our odds of spotting wildlife, including turtles commonly out along the trail digging nests and laying their eggs, during their peak laying season. Information: http://bit.ly/IyzqYT
Time : 8:30-10:30 a.m. Admission : $8.50
Fishing for a Cause Charity Tournament -- New Bedford, MA
June 15, 2012 to June 16, 2012
102 Popes Island Marina
New Bedford, MA 02740
Admission : $250 for kayaks; $750 for boats; includes up to 3 anglers
Phone : 508-996-3391
June 15, 2012 to June 16, 2012
102 Popes Island Marina
New Bedford, MA 02740
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
Time : Noon-4 p.m.Information; www.fishing4acause.org
Admission : $250 for kayaks; $750 for boats; includes up to 3 anglers
Phone : 508-996-3391
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Midsummer Night Revels Summer Solstice Soirée – Cambridge, MA
June 16, 2012 to June 16, 2012
Holy Trinity Armenian Church at 145 Brattle Street in
Cambridge, MA
Phone : 617-972-8300 ext. 31
June 16, 2012 to June 16, 2012
Holy Trinity Armenian Church at 145 Brattle Street in
Cambridge, MA
Friends and fans of Christmas Revels will celebrate the approaching solstice with traditional music and dancing in a Scandinavian style around a Midsommarstang - a giant Swedish Midsummer pole. Guests will enjoy entertainment, socializing, and a sumptuous dessert buffet. VIP guests will also enjoy a pre-soirée reception (starting at 6 p.m.) at a Cambridge area home with hearty hors d'oeuvres, wine, and a surprise Revels guest. This is a benefit for Christmas Revels, the beloved annual holiday show. Information: www.revels.org/calendar/more-events/midsummer-night-revels
Time : $35Phone : 617-972-8300 ext. 31
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“Woody Sez” – Boston, MA
May 5, 2012 to May 26, 2012
American Repertory Theater at Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA
Phone : 617-547-8300
May 5, 2012 to May 26, 2012
American Repertory Theater at Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA
One of the most influential songwriters and balladeers of the 20th century, Woody Guthrie is a musical hero of legendary proportions who transformed folk music into a vehicle for social protest and captured the adversity and hardship of a generation during the Great Depression. Information: www.theatreinboston.com/playdetail.php?playID=221
Time : Consult theater website for show times and ticket pricesPhone : 617-547-8300
“Xanadu” – Boston, MA
May 11, 2012 to June 9, 2012
Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont Street
Boston , MA
Admission : $30-$57
Phone : 617-426-5000
May 11, 2012 to June 9, 2012
Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont Street
Boston , MA
Based on the cult film of the same name, this riotous new musical follows the efforts of a magical Greek muse named Kira who descends to Earth to help a struggling artist achieve his dream of opening a roller disco. Featuring an ingenious book by Douglas Carter Beane (The Little Dog Laughed) and a score full of chart-topping tunes (Magic, Suddenly, Evil Woman), Xanadu is hilarity on wheels. Information: http://www.theatreinboston.com/playdetail.php?playID=40
Time : Consult theater website for show times Admission : $30-$57
Phone : 617-426-5000
“Avenue Q” – Boston, MA
May 11, 2012 to June 9, 2012
Lyric Stage Company of Boston, 140 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA
Phone : 617-585-5678
May 11, 2012 to June 9, 2012
Lyric Stage Company of Boston, 140 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA
May 11 - Jun 9, 2012
Part flesh (humans), part felt (puppets), and packed with heart (universal), Avenue Q is a laugh-out-loud musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. Warning: contains adult language and puppet nudity. Information: www.theatreinboston.com/playdetail.php?playID=79
Time : Consult theater website for show times and ticket pricesPhone : 617-585-5678
“Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story” -- Harwich, MA
May 17, 2012 to June 17, 2012
Harwich Junior Theatre, 105 Division Street
Harwich, MA
Phone : 508-432-2002
May 17, 2012 to June 17, 2012
Harwich Junior Theatre, 105 Division Street
Harwich, MA
The story of the three years in which Buddy Holly became the world's top recording artist with a show that features over 20 of his greatest hits including "Peggy Sue", "That'll Be The Day", "Oh Boy", "Not Fade Away", "Everyday", "Rave On", "Maybe Baby", "Raining In My Heart", Ritchie Valens' "La Bamba", and the Big Bopper's "Chantilly Lace". Information: www.theatreinboston.com/playdetail.php?playID=226
Time : Consult theater website for show times and ticket pricesPhone : 508-432-2002
Street Performers Festival 2012-- Boston, MA
May 26, 2012 to May 28, 2012
Faneuil Hall Market Place
Boston, MA
Admission : Free
Phone : 617-523-1300
May 26, 2012 to May 28, 2012
Faneuil Hall Market Place
Boston, MA
Street performers, world-class jugglers, clowns, storytellers, mimes, acrobats, dancers, storytellers, and others will perform on the cobblestone streets of the Faneuil Marketplace. Information: www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com
Time : All dayAdmission : Free
Phone : 617-523-1300
“Hound of the Baskervilles” – Dennis Village, MA
June 11, 2012 to June 23, 2012
Cape Playhouse at Cape Cod Center for the Arts, 820 Route 6A
Dennis Village, MA
Admission : Premium Orchestra, $69.25; regular orchestra, $49.25; balcony, $29.25
Phone : 877-385-3911
June 11, 2012 to June 23, 2012
Cape Playhouse at Cape Cod Center for the Arts, 820 Route 6A
Dennis Village, MA
It's unlikely that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ever envisioned his story being
turned into a comedy. The Sherlock Holmes tale is set on a desolate landscape,
where the great detective and Dr. Watson investigate an ancient family curse
that causes its victims to be mauled by a demonic dog. But this is not your mother’s Sherlock Holmes! Sparkling, fizzy and way over the top, this show comes at you like a freight train of laughs that carries everyone in its path along for a high speed ride into brilliant dialogue and terrific physical comedy. It’s layered with literary, theatrical and
everyday references that come at you so fast and furious that all that laughing can take your breath away. Information: http://capeplayhouse.com/
Time : Monday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Wednesday and second Thursdays, 2 p.m.; first Saturday, 4 p.m.Admission : Premium Orchestra, $69.25; regular orchestra, $49.25; balcony, $29.25
Phone : 877-385-3911
Raekwon -- Pittsfield, MA
June 13, 2012 to June 13, 2012
The Colonial Theatre, 111 South Street
Pittsfield, MA
Admission : A: $55 B: $35 C: $20 (limited balcony)
Phone : 413-997-4444
June 13, 2012 to June 13, 2012
The Colonial Theatre, 111 South Street
Pittsfield, MA
Corey Woods, aka Raekwon, has been a staple in the hi-hop industry since his debut in 1993 with the Wu-Tang Clan. With almost two decades in the game, Rae is the bridge between legendary artists of the past and the new crop of fresh MCs. Rae has lent his talents to fellow musicians Kanye West, Bun B, Fat Joe, Justin Beiber, and the Wu Brothers, Ghostface and Method Man. Information: www.berkshiretheatregroup.org/events/colonial-theatre-pittsfield/226-raekwon.html
Time : 7:30 p.m.Admission : A: $55 B: $35 C: $20 (limited balcony)
Phone : 413-997-4444
“A Chorus Line” -- Waltham, MA
June 15, 2012 to June 24, 2012
Reagle Music Theatre, 617 Lexington Street
Waltham, MA
Phone : 781-891-5600
June 15, 2012 to June 24, 2012
Reagle Music Theatre, 617 Lexington Street
Waltham, MA
A Chorus Line is the ground-breaking 1970s musical about unsung Broadway dancers putting everything on the line at an audition to be in a show. June 15-17, 21-24. Information: www.reaglemusictheatre.org.
Time : Curtain times vary; consult website.Phone : 781-891-5600
The Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats – Pittsfield, MA
June 16, 2012 to June 16, 2012
The Colonial Theatre, 111 South Street
Pittsfield , MA
Admission : Adults, $25; youth age 16 and younger, $15
Phone : 413- 997-4444
June 16, 2012 to June 16, 2012
The Colonial Theatre, 111 South Street
Pittsfield , MA
The Golden Dragon Acrobats have become the world’s leading Chinese acrobatic troupe, combining award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty. Information: www.berkshiretheatregroup.org.
Time : 2 and 7 p.m. Admission : Adults, $25; youth age 16 and younger, $15
Phone : 413- 997-4444
"The Puppetmaster of Lodz" -- Stockbridge, MAS
June 21, 2012 to July 7, 2012
The Unicorn Theatre, 6 East Street
Stockbridge, MA
Admission : Previews, $35; all other performances, $45
Phone : 413-997-4444
June 21, 2012 to July 7, 2012
The Unicorn Theatre, 6 East Street
Stockbridge, MA
A Jewish man has escaped from one of the most notorious concentration camps in Germany only to be yet again imprisoned in an imaginary world. Herr Finkelbaum weaves a story of longing, while caring for his beloved puppets and clinging to a lost reality. The Puppetmaster of Lodz is a gripping story of memory and survival. Information: www.berkshiretheatregroup.org/events/unicorn-theatre-stockbridge/220-the-puppetmaster-of-lodz.html
Time : Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 8 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m.Admission : Previews, $35; all other performances, $45
Phone : 413-997-4444
“As Bees in Honey Drown” – Dennis Village, MA
June 25, 2012 to July 7, 2012
Cape Playhouse at Cape Cod Center for the Arts, 820 Route 6A Dennis Village
Dennis Village, MA
Admission : Premium Orchestra, $69.25; regular orchestra, $49.25; balcony, $29.25
Phone : 877-385-3911
June 25, 2012 to July 7, 2012
Cape Playhouse at Cape Cod Center for the Arts, 820 Route 6A Dennis Village
Dennis Village, MA
A young, hot, flavor-of-the-month novelist meets afast talking socialite seething with the guise of wealth and glamour. H decides to play her and live the fast life with her paying the bills. Or is she playing him? With today’s culture drenched with glamour-seekers and
Reality TV show celebrities, this Douglas Carter Beane comedy about the tkers, nd the ones who are taken, is right on the money! Information: http://capeplayhouse.com/
Cape Playhouse at Cape Cod Center for the Arts, 820 Route 6A Dennis Village
Time : Monday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Wednesday and second Thursdays, 2 p.m.; first Saturday, 4 p.m.Admission : Premium Orchestra, $69.25; regular orchestra, $49.25; balcony, $29.25
Phone : 877-385-3911
Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra with the Mark Morris Dance Group – Lenox, MA
June 28, 2012 to June 29, 2012
Ozawa Hall, Tanglewood, 297 West Street
Lenox, MA
Admission : 8 p.m.
Phone : 888-266-1200
June 28, 2012 to June 29, 2012
Ozawa Hall, Tanglewood, 297 West Street
Lenox, MA
Performances of three of Mark Morris’s works, Something Lies Beyond the Scene, set to Walton’s Façade, An Entertainment; Rock of Ages, set to the second movement of Schubert’s Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat; and Festival Dance, set to Hummel’s Piano Trio No. 5 in E. Information: www.bso.org/Performance/Detail/37107
Time : $19-$63 Admission : 8 p.m.
Phone : 888-266-1200
Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour -- Boston, MA
August 3, 2012 to August 4, 2012
TD Garden, TD Garden, 100 Legends Way
Boston, MA
Admission : $177.50, $127.50, $82.50 and $52.50
Phone : 617-624-1050
August 3, 2012 to August 4, 2012
TD Garden, TD Garden, 100 Legends Way
Boston, MA
This once-in-a-lifetime electrifying production will use Cirque du Soleil creativity to give fans worldwide a view into the spirit, passion and heart of the artistic genius who forever transformed global pop culture. A riveting fusion of visuals, dance, music and fantasy that immerses audiences in Michael’s creative world and turns his signature moves upside down, Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour unfolds Michael Jackson’s artistry before the eyes of the audience. Information: www.tdgarden.com/calendar/454.html
Time : 8 p.m.Admission : $177.50, $127.50, $82.50 and $52.50
Phone : 617-624-1050
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Taking Flight: Audubon and the World of Birds -- Pittsfield, MA
April 1, 2012 to June 16, 2012
Berkshire Museum, 39 South Street
Pittsfield, MA
April 1, 2012 to June 16, 2012
Berkshire Museum, 39 South Street
Pittsfield, MA
This exhibition 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. More than 30 original Havell prints from The Birds of America paired with bird specimens from the museum's collection comprise the centerpiece of the exhibition. Understand the science of feathers and flight, the many different bird habitats, the awe-inspiring super-senses of birds, bird intelligence, and bird behavior in a series of galleries. Information: http://berkshiremuseum.org/exhibitions/taking-flight-audubon-and-the-world-of-birds/
Time : Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m.
Dinosaurs are coming to Franklin Park Zoo -- Boston, MA
May 26, 2012 to September 3, 2012
One Franklin Park Road
Boston, MA
Admission : $4
Phone : 617-541-5466
May 26, 2012 to September 3, 2012
One Franklin Park Road
Boston, MA
As visitors are immersed in a prehistoric journey through time at Franklin Park Zoo’s Zoorassic Park, they will be enthralled by the vast array of fascinating dinosaurs awaiting them. Kids will also have fun pretending they are paleontologists at the nearby Dino Dig where they can “dig” for recreations of fossils and bones. Information: www.franklinparkzoo.org
Time : Weekdays, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; weekends, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.Admission : $4
Phone : 617-541-5466
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Needle Arts Show -- Lexington, MA
May 26, 2012 to June 10, 2012
130 Waltham Street
Lexington, MA
Admission : Free
Phone : 781-862-9696
May 26, 2012 to June 10, 2012
130 Waltham Street
Lexington, MA
Needle Arts artisans will display creations of handmade garments, tabletop pieces and decorative accessories and quilts. The show will feature work created with all manner of fibers, color and techniques, including knitting, sewing, crocheting, rug hooking, silk ribbon embroidery, needlework, quilting and more. And, just for fun, there will be a splash of neon!
The artisans will be available to discuss the techniques used and the inspiration behind each piece.
Information; www.LACSma.org
Time : Tuesday – Friday and Sunday, noon-4; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Admission : Free
Phone : 781-862-9696
Antique & Classic Automobile Show – Stockbridge, MA
May 27, 2012 to May 27, 2012
Chesterwood, Williamsville Road
Stockbridge, MA
Admission : $15
Phone : 413-298-3579 x25210
May 27, 2012 to May 27, 2012
Chesterwood, Williamsville Road
Stockbridge, MA
Car enthusiasts of all ages make a day of it, looking at cars and exploring the historic home, studio, gardens, and woodland walks of America’s foremost public sculptor Daniel Chester French, creator of Abraham Lincoln for the Lincoln Memorial. Chesterwood offers breathtaking vistas of the Berkshire Hills that provide a fitting backdrop for the occasion. Local food and beverage vendors from around Berkshire County will be serving throughout the historic site. Rain or shine. Information: http://chesterwood.org/carshow/#ticket
Time : 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission : $15
Phone : 413-298-3579 x25210
The Vintage Bazaar -- Salisbury, MA
June 23, 2012 to June 24, 2012
Pettengill Farm, 45 Ferry Road
Salisbury, MA
Admission : Free admission; $1 for onsite parking
Phone : 978-462-3675
June 23, 2012 to June 24, 2012
Pettengill Farm, 45 Ferry Road
Salisbury, MA
Held on a picturesque flower farm, The Vintage Bazaar is an upscale festival featuring antiques, architectural salvage, vintage jewelry & clothing, original art, unique artisan crafts and flowers. Vendors travel from all across New England to display their vintage finds and handcrafted items. Whether you are searching for a vintage treasure or a beautiful artisan piece or just looking for something unique to do for the day….The Vintage Bazaar is the perfect place! Stroll through our display gardens, visit each “outdoor boutique”, and stop along the way to enjoy treats from local food vendors. Live music, mini gardening classes, activities for children, and a fun onsite nature walk. Information:
http://vintagebazaarne.blogspot.com
Time : 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (early birds welcome at 9 a.m.)Admission : Free admission; $1 for onsite parking
Phone : 978-462-3675
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Sculpture Exhibit – Framingham, MA
April 14, 2012 to June 15, 2012
Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road
Framingham, MA
April 14, 2012 to June 15, 2012
Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road
Framingham, MA
Ben Caras's exciting metal sculptures grace Garden in the Woods from April 14 through June 15, 2012. More than a dozen works are found along the paths and trails of the Garden. Information: www.newfs.org/visit/Garden-in-the-Woods
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