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| Some of the historic pianos from the Frederick collection. Photo by Kevin Sletten |
Another great weekend is coming up with
lots of fun events happening in our area, including the 19th Annual
Musicfest at Wachusett Mountain; Craft Beer + Trade at Old Sturbridge Village;
an Art and Wine Tour in Keene, NH; a Piano and Oboe Concert in
Ashburnham sponsored by the Frederick Historic Piano Collection and
several live theatre events.
“What’s
Happening”
September 6-11, 2016
Opening September 6th for the
season - Hollis Hill Farms will be open for
picking and cider donuts, Tuesdays through Sundays, 10:00-6:00. 340 Marshall
Rd., Fitchburg MA www.hollishillsfarm.com
6-11, Tuesday through Sunday –
Brimfield Antiques and Collectibles Show - The Brimfield
Antiques and Collectibles Show has been dubbed "the Queen of the outdoor
shows" and a Smithsonian Treasure. A New England tradition, the
extravaganza represents the largest outdoor gathering of antique and
collectibles dealers in the country with acres of tents showcasing the
merchandise of thousands of dealers! As many as 4,500 dealers make Brimfield
their home away from home three times a year (in May, July and September) and
sell their wares on a one mile stretch of Route 20. Brimfield offers all
amenities to buyers which makes Brimfield a buyers' paradise you will want to
experience again and again. Join the thousands of shoppers who make the
Brimfield Shows their #1 destination for the finest in antiques, collectibles
and the unusual. There are 20 shows for your shopping pleasure. Rain or Shine.
Brimfield Show Grounds, Rt. 20, Brimfield MA, Visit www.brimfield.com
for details.
7-11, Wednesday-Sunday,
Peterborough Players present, God of Carnage - A comedy by Yasmina Reza - A playground altercation between eleven-year-old boys brings together
two sets of Brooklyn parents for a meeting to resolve the matter. At
first, diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the meeting progresses,
and the rum flows, tensions emerge and the gloves come off. Winner of the
2009 Tony Award for best play. Wed. Thurs. Fri., 7:30, Sat. 8:00, Sunday, 4:00.
Tickets $39.00. 603-924-7585, 55 Hadley Rd., Peterborough, NH www.peterboroughplayers.org.
9 and 10, Friday and Saturday, -
Not for Profit, a Musical - Harmonia Concerts is
caught in a fiscal crunch. Hoping for a cash transfusion, two trustees recruit
a local business mogul to join the board. They get more than they bargained
for. Not For Profit is a musical about money, power, relationships, and,
yes, music. Music Director Ken Olsson leads the three-member cast and a trio of
piano, violin, and cello. Performances are in elegant Bass Hall at the
Monadnock Center for History and Culture, 19 Grove St., Peterborough, NH, for
one weekend only –Friday and Saturday, September 9 & 10, at 7:30 pm, and
Sunday, September 11, at 3:00 pm. Tickets are $15 (cash or personal check) at
the door. Reservations are not required. For further information call
802-257-1028.
10 and 11 – Saturday and Sunday,
19th Annual
Musicfest at Wachusett Mountain, 12:00-6:00 p.m. Saturday features a "Country" theme and Sunday will be
"Rock/Blues!" Voted "Best Local Music Festival" in 2015
at the Worcester Music Awards presented by Pulse Magazine, the 19th Annual
Musicfest will once again feature the best in national, regional and local
music. A total of 5-6 bands will perform on both the main and side stages
between 12 and 6pm. In addition to great music, there will also be a
Mountainside BBQ and multiple food stations, our traditional BEER-FEST-OF-ALE,
local craft vendors and our Scenic Summit SkyRide. A Classic Car Show presented
by the Pike FM will also take place throughout the day on SUNDAY. The
first 100 cars get into MusicFest for free! There will be overflow parking on
the backside of the festival area this year. The event is rain or shine. The
gates open at 11:30am. Come early to reserve your spot and don't
forget your blanket and lawn chairs! Visit www.wachusett.com for schedule and ticket
prices.
10 and 11, Saturday and Sunday –
Craft: Beer + Trades at Old Sturbridge Village, 9:30-5:00 - Our wildly popular new event returns this fall! Historic
interpreters will present 19th-century craft demonstrations, while dozens of
craft brewers from throughout New England serve samples of their finest,
small-batch, mouth-watering beers and hard ciders in a spectacular beer garden. Guests
may purchase beer and a meal at a special barbecue. Blackstone Valley Bluegrass
will also be performing near the beer tasting. For those who are 21 and
over, your admission to the Village includes up to 8 complimentary 2-oz samples
of beer. We will be checking IDs for everyone who wants to participate in the
beer tasting so make sure to have a photo ID with you. Visit www.osv.org
for a list of participating brewers.
10 and 11, Saturday and Sunday –
Art and Wine Tour at Summit Winery, Keene NH – 11:00-5:00
p.m. River Valley Artisans will be showing their creations at three local
wineries on Sept. 10 & 11. Visit the food tent at The Summit Winery for
gourmet grilled cheese, salads, pulled pork, kabobs, desserts and more. Food
sale by Asbury Church. Art on display and wine tasting at the winery from
11am-5pm. Food tent open 11-5 on Saturday and noon-5:00 on Sunday. 719 NH Route
12, 603-852-8025
11, Sunday – Frederick Historic
Piano Collection presents pianist, Daesik Cha,
Piano by Bösendorfer, Vienna, c.1830. Sonata in A, Op. 120 (the "Little
Sonata") by Schubert, Fantasia in C by Jan Václav Vořišek, Variations
sérieuses, by Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Fantasy in C, “Wanderer” by Schubert,
and, joined by John Ferrillo, principal oboe in the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Schumann's
Adagio and Allegro in Ab. 4:00 p.m. Ashburnham Community Church, 84 Main
St. Ashburnham. Admission: $10:00 adults, students are free. Visit
www.frederickcollection.org for information about the performers and upcoming
events.
