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| Daffodil Day at Tower Hill April 21, 2018 |
“What’s Happening”
April 20, 21, 22, 2018
20, Friday – Beer Friday at Wachusett Brew Yard, 5:00 p.m. This week, Black Forest Chocolate Cherry Stout. Gotta sweet tooth? This Black Forest Stout is infused with the perfect blend of rich chocolate and cherry puree. Get here early…this one will go fast! 175 State Rd., East, Westminster, MA. wachusettbrew.com.
20, 21, 22, Friday, Saturday and Sunday – Barre Players Theater presents, Laughter on the 23rdFloor, a Neil Simon Play -Inspired by the playwright's youthful experience as a staff writer on Sid Caesar's Your Show of Shows, with all the attendant comic drama as the harried writing staff frantically scrambles to top each other with gags while competing for the attention of star madman "Max Prince". Friday and Saturday at 7:00 p.m.; Sunday at 2:00 p.m. For tickets and more information visit barreplayerstheater.com.
21, Saturday – Daffodil Day at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 10:00-4:00, Tower Hill’s field of over 25,000 daffodils is a must see for anyone eager to bridge the gap from winter to summer. Discover the inspiration these flowers provide by sketching, writing poetry, or taking photos for our contest. Children will love the daffodil parade, sing-along, and story walk. Enjoy fun activities throughout the day and learn about the enormous diversity of daffodil types and the best ways to grow them at home. For more information visit towerhillbg.org.
21, Saturday – Monadnock Center for History and Culture presents, Banbury Ale: Party Music for Shakespeare’s Birthday, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Bass Hall, 19 Gove St., Peterborough, NH. Seven Times Salt brings the best of the Elizabethan tavern scene to the present day. In this program we present rousing drinking songs, love ballads both naughty and nice, rustic catches, and energetic country dances from around the British Isles, including plenty of opportunities for audience participation. We’ll also toast William Shakespeare on the occasion of his 454thbirthday. Raise your glass and voce and help fill the hall with music! Admission: $20.00 general; $18.00 members, seniors and students. For more information visit monadnockcenter.org.
21, Saturday – Intro to Bird watching: Learn to Identify Spring Birds at Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary –9:00-2:00, Whether you see birds in your backyard or in the woods, at a local park or in the city, they’re fun to watch and even more fun to identify. You’ll learn the basics of bird identification, including physical and behavioral characteristics to watch for, and how to use habitat, songs, and calls as aids in field identification. After the classroom session, we’ll go outside in search of birds so you can practice your newfound skills.
Instructions and Directions: Bring binoculars and a field guide. Dress for the weather, wear waterproof shoes, and bring a lunch and a drink. Registration is required. Adult members $18.00; Non-members, $25.00. 113 Goodnow Rd., Princeton MA. For more information visit massaudubon.org or call 978-464-2712.
21, 22, Saturday and Sunday – Live Music at Wachusett Brew Yard, Saturday, Big Sky Performs from 6:00-9:00 p.m.; Sunday it’s Acoustic Sunday with Gary Girouard, 1:00 p.m., Wachusett Brew Yard, 175 State Rd., East, Westminster MA. For more information visit wachusettbrew.com.
22, Sunday – Herbs for the Home Garden at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 1:00-4:00, The flavor and fragrance of fresh herbs dress up even the simplest meals. Herb plants are beautiful and useful additions to the home landscape. This workshop will focus on the 10 common culinary herbs: basil, dill, parsley, oregano, chives, sage, savory, mint, garlic, and rosemary. Skills taught will include growing herbs from seeds, transplants, division and cuttings, overwintering rosemary indoors, and tips for preserving herbs. Participants will take home a seed flat of assorted basil varieties. Members, $35.00; non-members, $45.00. For more information visit towerhillbg.org.
22, Sunday – Earth Day Kite Festival at Fruitlands– 2:00-4:00 p.m., Take in the sweeping views from atop the Fruitlands hillside and celebrate our landscape on Earth Day. Make your own simple kite, bring your own kite, and see the sky fill with colorful floats. This event is free for all participants. For more information visit fruitlands.thetrustees.org.
