Here are area events happening
now through the end of the month:
20-24 Wednesday-Saturday 7pm,
Sunday 2pm. The newly formed Fitchburg Theater Company
presents Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost. Outdoors on the beautiful campus quadrangle
of Fitchburg State University. Admission will be donation-based, “Pay What You
Can.” Patrons are encouraged to bring their own blanket or chair. Parking
is available in any lot on campus. For more information, visit www.fitchburgtheater.org.
21 Thursday 6:30pm. Strawberries and Champagne and Concord Band Kick-off. Sip champagne
and linger at Fruitlands on the longest day of the year at this free
Members-only summer kick-off at the tent. Stay a while to enjoy the Concord
Band's first concert of the season, Music for the Solstice, starting at 7:15.
RSVP to kcastorano@fruitlands.org
or 978.456.3924 x289. For more information, visit www.fruitlands.org.
21 Thursday 7:15pm. Summer Concert Series with The Concord Band. Join Fruitlands for the
27th year of the Concord Band! Bring a picnic dinner or purchase food from The
Harvard Lions Club. Perch on the hillside for a concert of classic Americana
music and spectacular sunsets. Admission is per car: $10 for museum members,
$15 for nonmembers. Gates open for your picnicking pleasure at 5:30. No rain
dates. For more information, visit www.fruitlands.org.
22-24 Friday-Saturday 8pm
Sunday 2pm. Theater at the Mount. Father of the Bride. You
are cordially invited to a June wedding at TAM. This hilarious comedy is about
a father who is overwhelmed by all of the turmoil – not to mention finances –
caused by his daughter's out of control wedding. Wedding planners, florists,
dress makers and pretty much everyone and everything that goes with a wedding
invade his home as the wedding plans get bigger and more outrageous by the day!
$20 ($15 matinee) $10 children. mwcc.edu/tam/shows/
22 Friday, 3–4:30 pm. Live entertainment at the Westminster
Farmer’s Market at Academy Hill, Westminster. History
teacher Keith McLinden revives folk/rock classics by Simon and Garfunkel, The
Beatles, Bob Dylan and many more along with contemporary songs and
jazzy/bluesy/flamenco instrumentals on acoustic guitar.
22-24 Friday-Sunday. Zoar
Outdoor DemoFest. Co -Sponsored by The Outfitters Shop at
Zoar Outdoor and the Paddling School at Zoar Outdoor, this event is an
opportunity to try out boats and gear on the river. The weekend is full of
mini-classes and gear demos on the Deerfield River for beginner to advanced
paddlers. Contact greg@zoaroutdoor.com for information and
registration.
22 Friday 5pm. Blacksmith demonstration at Westminster Farmer's Market Academy Hill
Road Westminster. For more information visit www.WestminsterFarmersMarket.com.
22 Friday 8pm. The Flatlanders. Live music at The
Bull Run Restaurant Shirley, MA
23 Saturday. GoBig Training Day Jumptown Orange, MA. GoBig Training
Day. These days will be "team for a day" events to improve big
way skydiving skills. Day will consist of safety talk, more extensive
than usual dirt dives, and video debriefs, plan on making 5 skydives for the
day. This is not a walk-up event, you must pre-arrange your
participation. Email gobig@jumptown.com for more info.
23 Saturday 8am-10:30am. Solstice Party 2012 Beer Breakfast at the Gardner Ale House. $11
Breakfast Buffet and 12 oz. beer. First 75 guests receive a Beer Breakfast
Commemorative 12 oz. glass. Plus a performance by Millers River Morris Men at
9am. For more information, visit www.gardnerale.com.
23 Saturday 9am-noon. Rose Ledge Photo Hike with Beth Reynolds. The striking, rocky
ledges, blooming mountain laurel and a visit to a porcupine den will provide plenty
of photographic opportunities for hikers exploring one of the most scenic
places on Northfield Mountain. Photographer and teacher Beth Reynolds will
coach participants on shooting quality images while packing light, so bring
only one camera, a light weight tripod and one or two lenses. The group’s focus
will be on learning to pay attention, reading the light and sharing in the
observations of other group members to create better photos. Northfield
Naturalist Beth Bazler will share information on mountain laurel, rocky ledges
and the other plants and animals, who love this beautiful habitat. Wear a hat,
long pants and sleeves and bring bug repellant, so we can take time and shoot
comfortably. There is a fee of $10 per person and the event is for ages 12 and
older. Pre-registration required by calling 1-800-859-2960.
23-24 Saturday–Sunday, 11
am–3 pm. Carnival Weekend at Davis Farmland,
145 Redstone Hill Rd., Sterling. Tackle an inflatable obstacle course, test
your luck at carnival games, noodle blast a farmer, and enjoy crafts for kids
of all ages. There’s Popcorn, sno-cones, and so much more! It’s fun, fun, fun
at farmland. Call 978-422-MOOO. www.davisfarmland.com/farmland/farm_calendar.html..
23 Saturday 10am-noon. Open House at the Gardner Museum, 28 Pearl St., Gardner.
According to author Lewis Carroll, “it’s always teatime!” At the Gardner
Museum, we have taken Carroll’s quotation to heart and are presenting “Tea and
Comfort.” The exhibit will highlight antique and vintage tea pots, tea cups and
tea accessories and hand-made antique quilts. Local quilters will be on
hand to demonstrate their skills. Also, walking Tours of the Gardner
Uptown Historic District. Tours begin outside the Gardner Museum,
28 Pearl St., Gardner. Free.
23 Saturday 10am-3pm. Community Art Experiences with Andy Moerlien at the Fruitlands
Museum. Free with Admission. Join in the creative process with
Artist-in-Residence Andy Moerlein. This is an outdoor event. Heavy rain or risk
of lightning cancels. Visit fruitlands.org/events/DIYArt for more
information.
23 Saturday, 11:30 am–2:30 pm. Old-fashioned picnic on Templeton Common, Routes 2A and 101,
Templeton. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a summer’s day in a picturesque
setting. Part of Templeton’s 250th anniversary celebration, the day will
include kids’ games, entertainment and more. For details visit www.templeton250.com.
23 Saturday, 1 pm. Civil War Encampment demonstrations at the Narragansett Historical
Society, 1 Boynton Road, Templeton. For details visit www.narragansetthistoricalsociety.org.
23 Saturday, 1–5 pm. Summer Stroll in downtown Leominster. Come “stroll” down memory lane
as we celebrate the Leominster of decades past. Parade, classic cars, music,
food, sidewalk sales. Visit www.leominsterevents.com.
23 Saturday, noon–2 pm. Tea Party (afternoon social) at the Gardner Museum,
28 Pearl St., Gardner. A tea party social will feature beverages, finger
sandwiches and desserts. There will be live music. Adults $6, Children $3.00.
Call 978-632-3277.
23 Saturday 8pm. Heather Maloney, The Rafters, Elizabeth Lorrey. Live music
at The Bull Run Restaurant Shirley, MA.
24 Sunday. The 106th KESAJUHLA (Summer Festival) sponsored by the Finnish
Center at Saima Park and the Raivaaja Foundation will be held at the Finnish
Center at Saima Park, 67 Scott Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420, off Ashby State Road,
Route 31. For information call Maija at 978-582-7717 or email mailis1@aol.com.
For more information, visit www.saima-park.org.
24 Sunday. Groton Greenway River Festival. The Groton Greenway
Committee is bringing back this FREE EVENT celebrating the Nashua River!
Everyone is welcome! Includes free canoeing, live music, children's activities,
environmental exhibits, and the famous cardboard canoe race!
24 Sunday, 9 am–5 pm. Rose Show at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. Call
508-869-6111 or visit www.towerhillbg.org.
24 Sunday 12pm-5pm. Old Fashioned Lancaster Community Day at the Lancaster
Community Center, 39 Harvard Road, Lancaster. The following artists will be
performing: 12pm-1pm Perry Desmond-Davies, 1:15pm-2:30pm Lori Diamond and Fred
Abatelli, 2:45pm-3:45pm The Rafters, 4pm-5pm Kim Jennings.
24 Sunday, 1-3 pm. Opening Reception for the 77th Regional Exhibition of Art &
Craft at the Fitchburg Art Museum, 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. Call
978-345-4207 or visit www.fitchburgartmuseum.org.
25 Monday 6:30pm. Summer Kick-off with Ellen Allard at the Fitchburg Public Library.
Join FPL for a musical evening with Ellen Allard as we begin our special
activities for the summer in the Garden Room of the Youth Library. This
program is free and open to all who love to sing and move to music! No
registration is required. For more 27 Wednesday 2-6pm. Stanley Park
Fitchburg. Fitchburg Parks Week. Get Up, Get Out, Let's Move. Percussion
Deminstration, Riverfront Children's Theater, Bocce Clinic, Zumba, etc. Free
to the public. For more information, go to www.ci.fitchburg.ma.us or
call (978) 829-1818.
27-30 Wednesday-Saturday 7pm. The newly formed Fitchburg Theater Company presents Shakespeare's Love's
Labour's Lost. Outdoors on the beautiful campus quadrangle of Fitchburg State
University. Admission will be donation-based, “Pay What You Can.” Patrons
are encouraged to bring their own blanket or chair. Parking is available
in any lot on campus. For more information, visit www.fitchburgtheater.org.
28 Thursday 11am. Summer Storytime: Legend of the Raven. Free with Admission. Near
this time of the summer solstice, come learn about the Native American Legend
of the Raven, and discover how the raven stole the sun. This family program
will be held by Fruitlands Early Education teacher, Larissa Fagundes. A craft
will also be available - all materials will be provided. Limited to 30
children. RSVP requested. EMail education@fruitlands.org or call 978.456.3924
x239. For more information, visit www.fruitlands.org.
28 Thursday 7:15pm. Summer Concert Series with The Concord Band. Join Fruitlands for the
27th year of the Concord Band! Bring a picnic dinner or purchase food from The
Harvard Lions Club. Perch on the hillside for a concert of classic Americana
music and spectacular sunsets. Admission is per car: $10 for museum members,
$15 for nonmembers. Gates open for your picnicking pleasure at 5:30. No rain
dates. For more information, visit www.fruitlands.org.
28 Thursday 8pm. Slaid Cleaves. Live music at The
Bull Run Restaurant Shirley, MA
29 Friday, 3–4:30 pm. The Smile Makers at the Westminster
Farmer’s Market at Academy Hill, Westminster.
Original music with complex rhythmic song structures, seamless vocal harmonies
and poetically crafted lyrics.
29 Saturday 8pm. Air Traffic Controller. Live music at The
Bull Run Restaurant Shirley, MA.
30 Saturday. Deerfield RiverFest. This annual festival takes place in the
town fairgrounds just east of Zoar Outdoor. Lots of paddling vendors,
music, raffles, and demonstrations to raise money for the non-profit river
conservation organization American Whitewater. For information contact American
Whitewater.
30 Saturday. The fourth Nashua River Brewers Festival at Riverfront Park in
historic downtown Fitchburg. Taste the finest in local craft beers and
listen to great music along the banks of the Nashua River. For only $10 in
advance ($15 day of the event) you get a free collectible tasting glass and a
free beer ticket. Additional beer coupons $1. This is a 21+ event - bring
blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy the music. Angry Johnny and the
Killbillies, The Allstonians and Camden will be performing. See www.beersforgood.com
for the latest information and tickets. This is a charitable event. All
proceeds to benefit the Cleghorn Neighborhood Center food pantry, Meals on
Wheels, and Fitchburg Civic Days.
30 Saturday 10am-11:30am. Clematis: Queen of the Vines at Tower Hill Botanic Gardens West
Boylston, MA. For more information, visit www.towerhillbg.org.
30 Saturday noon-3pm. Spectacular Summer Salads at Tower Hill Botanic Gardens West Boylston,
MA. For more information, visit www.towerhillbg.org.
30 Saturday, 2–4 pm. Tea in the Historic Garden at the Narragansett Historical Society, 1
Boynton Road, Templeton. Visit www.narragansetthistoricalsociety.org.
30 Saturday 7pm-9pm. Firefly Watch. Join Northfield Mountain staff and visit a firefly
meadow on a summer evening for a memorable experience. Become immersed in
the world of fireflies, a world filled with imposters, femmes fatales and
poisonous blood. Learn about this amazing insect with its variety of
flash patterns and colors as well as how to get involved in an exciting citizen
science project sponsored by the Boston Museum of Science. The program
begins indoors with an introduction to fireflies and Firefly Watch and then
continues outdoors for the summer ritual of watching fireflies. This free event
is for ages 12 and older. For more information please visit www.mos.org/fireflywatch.
