October 18, 19, 20, 2019

“What’s Happening”

October 18, 19, 20, 2019

18, Friday – “Meet the Artist” reception with Robert Maloney at Creative Connections, 56 Main St., Ashburnham, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Bob’s work is on view in the gallery for the month of October. Refreshments will be served. For more information visit ccgiftgallery.com.

18 and 19, Friday and Saturday - Murdock Whitney Mansion and Isaac Morse House Ghost Hunt, Sponsored by Ghost Hunts USA, 8:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m. - The haunted history of New England resonates strongly in the town of Winchendon, Massachusetts. Ghost hunting two of the most haunted and historical locations stand side-by-side. The Murdock-Whitney House and the Isaac Morse House have lured in paranormal investigators from all corners of the globe. You can take their word for it, or you can investigate yourself! For tickets and more information visit ghosthuntsusa.com. 

19, Saturday – Westminster Cracker Festival, Village Square, Westminster, 10:00-5:00, Celebrate our Town's Heritage at the 5th Annual Westminster Cracker Festival, Saturday, October 19, 2019. Invite your friends, family, and make it a great homecoming weekend; celebrating the beauty of Fall in New England. 

19, Saturday – Peterborough Folk Music presents, Tom Rush (performance will be held at Peterborough Players), 55 Hadley Rd., Peterborough NH, 7:30-10:00, Join Tom Rush for an evening of music! His distinctive guitar style, wry humor and warm, expressive voice have made Tom Rush both a legend and a lure to audiences around the world. His shows are filled with the rib-aching laughter of terrific storytelling, the sweet melancholy of ballads and the passion of gritty blues. Rush’s impact on the American music scene has been profound. He helped shape the folk revival in the ’60s and the renaissance of the ’80s and ’90s, his music having left its stamp on generations of artists. For tickets and more information visit peterboroughplayers.org.

19 and 20, Saturday and Sunday – 36^thAnnual Applefest at Wachusett Mountain, 499 Mountain Rd. Princeton – 10:00-5:00, Our most popular fall festival celebration including over 100 craft exhibitors, a farmers' market, kids entertainment and peak fall foliage viewing from the SkyRide. Also enjoy live music, Apple Pie Baking and Eating Contests, along with additional family entertainment. For more information visit wachusett.com.

19, Saturday – Peak into Peterborough!– 10:00-4:00, Grove and Main Streets, Greater Peterborough is one of the busiest locations in the Northeast during the “Fall Foliage” season, with dining and shopping options, and many destination points in the area. Grove and Main Streets. Kick- off the season on October 19 with tons of fun for the whole family! We're already a great destination with unique shops, flavorful restaurants, and eclectic galleries, Peterborough pulls out all the stops for this special day, with tent sales, hayrides, live music, and much more! It’s a fall foliage tour, day-on-the-town, and early Christmas shopping opportunity all at once. Rain or shine! Everyone welcome! For more information visit peterboroughchamber.com.

19, Saturday - Fall Festival of Forgotten Arts, hosted by Rutland Historical Society, 9:00-2:00, Rutland Town Common, 232 Main St., Rutland MA - Journey back in time as our exhibitors demonstrate forgotten arts such as spinning, needle felting, caning, blacksmithing, beekeeping and much more. Children’s games and butter-making will be held throughout the event. Decorate scarecrows (bring your own clothes) and your creations will be displayed on the Common through October. Several farms will have their produce and nursery stock ready for purchase. Visit with a variety of farm animals. Indulge in wood-fired baked breads, hot dogs, homemade baked beans, cider donuts and fresh apple crisp. This family-friendly festival is free and open to the public. Fun for all ages! For more information visit rutlandmahistoricalsociety.org.

19, Saturday – Sean Rowe performs at the Bull Run, 215 Great Rd., Shirley MA, Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for dinner and seating. Showtime is 8:00 p.m. – For information on the artist and ticket information visit bullrunrestaurant.com.

19 and 20, Saturday and Sunday – The Great New England Fall Craft and Artisan Show at the Hampshire Dome, 34 Emerson Rd., Milford NH, 10:00-4:00 Saturday, 10:00-3:00 Sunday, More than 175 juried Artisans & Crafters from New England come together to demonstrate, sell, provide samples and raffle their products. Adult apparel, 603 products, metal art, wool, jewelry, sea glass, art, home decor, fine fudge, delicious pastries, handmade silk products, roasted peanuts, a variety of hats, toffee, heart-healthy coffee, FOOD- yes, lots of great food!!! - Maple Syrup, Honey, Toffee, Fudge, Baked Goods, Salsa, Hot Sauce, Award-winning Mustards, Dips & Marinades, Kettle Popcorn, Fried Desserts, Chocolate, and Cash Bar! FREE on-site parking. INDOOR EVENT!! Free overnight camping or RV parking for booth exhibitors allowed. For more information visit gnecraftartisanshows.com.

19 and 20, Saturday and Sunday – 30^thAnnual Harvest Festival in Sturbridge, 10:00-5:00, Saturday; 11:00-4:00 Sunday - The 30th Annual Harvest Festival on the Sturbridge Town Common and grounds of the Publick House Historic Inn is a family fun tradition. The event includes countless local crafters, artisans, specialty food vendors and farm-fresh harvests. Free Parking. Free Admission. For more information visit cmschamber.ning.com.

19 and 20, Saturday and Sunday - American Craft Fair at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Dr., Boylston MA, 10:00-4:00, The Worcester Center for Crafts and Tower Hill Botanic Garden have partnered to present a juried fair of American craftwork. Hosted at Tower Hill, the show features over 30 fine artisans representing ceramics, jewelry, wood, metalworking, glass, mixed metals, painting, fiber artists and more. For more information visit towerhillbg.org.

20, Sunday – Dinner on the Covered Bridge 2019 at the Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Rd. Shirley MA - Join Executive Chef Stephen Barck and your Innkeepers for an October Harvest dinner elegantly served on our Bull Run Covered Bridge. You'll enjoy 4 wine-paired courses as Chef Stephen takes you through how each course was prepared using locally sourced ingredients inspired by the Autumn harvest. While dining with the Innkeepers, you'll learn the history of our iconic towne lattice-truss covered bridge built from an historic Eli Whitney patented design - one of the only private covered bridges in New England. This one-of-a-kind dinner includes a starter, entree and dessert, plus a little "amuse bouche" or 'gift' from the kitchen. Bottomless wine pairings are included with each of 4 courses, and you'll be welcomed to the event with live classical music as a cellist plays throughout. Join us for a great meal, a little history, a unique dining venue, and lots of laughs with good company. An unforgettable New England experience!
Ticket price is $100 per person and that covers it all: 4-course dinner, bottomless wine, tax, gratuity, ticketing fee and great conversation! Seating is limited. For more information visit bullrunrestaurant.com.

October 10-14, 2019

“What’s Happening”

October 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 2019

10, Thursday - 4^thAnnual Cannoli Festival in Leominster, 5:00-9:00, Downtown Leominster, 5:00-9:00 p.m. You don’t have to be Italian to appreciate these luscious concoctions! Join the crowd on the common for an evening of music, fun – and cannoli from a variety of local bakeries.

Participating Cannoli Vendors: All purpose bakery, Cape Cod Cannolis, Cassata’s Treats, Central Cup, DolceAmar, Double D Concessions, Joni's Cannolis, Roma's Bakery and Deli, Stillman Dairy Farm, Uncle Joey's Cannoli, Wholly Cannoli
Participating Coffee Vendors:  Central Cup, Jackson Effie Coffee Cabin
Entertainment:  Singer George Lyons

10-14, Thursday-Monday, Columbus Day Sale and Swap at Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, 499 Mountain Rd., Princeton - Bring in your used equipment to sell for cash or Wachusett credit, then grab something new, or at least new to you while you're here! Enjoy craft beers outside along with a BBQ and live music! The SkyRide will be operating. There's even a moonbounce, face painting, and the kids’ ski deck set up for the little ones to try skiing or boarding for the first time! For detailed information visit wachusett.com.

11, Friday – The Bull Run presents, Eilen Jewell, Doors open at 6:00 for dinner, and the show starts at 8:00 p.m., 215 Great Rd., Shirley, MA - Eilen Jewell is an American singer-songwriter from Boise, Idaho. She has released seven albums of music. For tickets and more information visit bullrunrestaurant.com.

11, 12, 13, Friday-Sunday – 30^thAnnual Milford Pumpkin Festival, Downtown Milford NH, Fri. 5:00-9:00; Sat. 8:00-9:30 p.m.; Sun. 8:00-3:00 p.m. The Granite Town Festivities Committee invites you to join us as we celebrate our 30th anniversary! This year we offer the community tons of pumpkin fun with local music, food, artisans, small businesses & community events throughout Columbus Day weekend! For more information visit milfordpumpkinfestival.org.

11, 12, 13, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday – Theatre at the Mount presents, Don’t Dress for Dinner, 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:00 Sunday, 444 Green St., Gardner MA- Bernard’s plans for a romantic rendezvous with his mistress are complete with a gourmet caterer and an alibi courtesy of his friend, Robert. But when Bernard’s wife learns that Robert will be visiting for the weekend, she decides to stay in town for a surprise tryst of her own…setting the stage for a collision course of assumed identities and outrageous infidelities. The cook is Suzette, the lover is Suzanne, the friend is bewildered, the wife is suspicious, the husband is losing his mind, and everyone is guaranteed a good time in this hilarious romp through the French countryside. For tickets and more information visit mwc.edu.

12, 13, 14, Saturday, Sunday, Monday – Fall Festival at Hollis Hills Farm, 340 Marshall Rd., Fitchburg - It's here! The final weekend of the season. Fall Fest commences Saturday morning at 10 am with the amazing Dwayne Haggins Band followed by Northern Company featuring the farm's favorite Andy Fichtel and Monica McNamara. Sunday we have Open Highway playing your favorite classic rock covers & Wheelhouse returns that afternoon playing basically all your favorite songs ever. The weekend closes up on MONDAY (we will be open on the holiday, 10/14) with the ever-popular Whitney Doucet and Moonshine Band at noon. You don't want to miss this show! There is no cover charge for any of the shows, but additional activities (TBA) will be priced individually. We'll have hayrides, pick your own apples & pumpkins, food, a full bar, apple cider donuts, and so much more. This season threw us quite the curveball, but let's go out in style with a weekend of incredible live performances and fall funtivities!! For more information visit hollishillsfarm.com.

12, Saturday – Winchendon Fall Festival 2019– 10:00-3:00, Central St. Winchendon - Come explore and enjoy over 200 vendors selling crafts, food, and much, much more. There will be a variety of games for the kids to play, bands to listen to and so much more. Come join us!!! Please contact Nicole at 978-297-3537 with any questions or to sign up!

12, Saturday – Harvard Flea Market,9:00-4:00, held on the grounds of the Bromfield School on Rt. 111. The 48th Annual Flea Market will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2019. Each year thousands of bargain-hunters browse through more than 180 booths of antiques, collectibles, and household treasures. Local organizations sell a variety of foods and drinks. Don’t miss the biggest annual one-day outdoor flea market northwest of Boston! Admission:  $3.00 adults, $1.00 children 6-12, $5.00 for early birds (7:00-9:00 a.m.). For more information visit harvardfleamarket.com.

12, Saturday – Fitchburg Autumn ‘Rock Walk’ – Guided Tour to Rollstone Hill, 10:00-1:00, Join us for a 2 mile, slow and easy, guided and historically narrated tour of the 'Rock Walk' trail from the Rollstone Boulder in the Upper Common to the original site of the Boulder on the summit of Rollstone Hill. Along the way, we will comment on historically significant sites we pass. Meet at the Boulder Art Gallery, 960 Main St., at 10:00AM, Saturday, October 12th, walk starts and ends there. This is a FREE event. Restroom available. Bring: Comfortable Shoes, Water, Camera, and a Friend! Sponsored by the Fitchburg Greenway Committee, the Fitchburg Historical Society, and the Boulder Art Gallery. The views and foliage will be outstanding! Join in the fun and be part of this interesting, informative, and historic walk. For more information visit theboulderartgallery.com. Rain date Sun Oct 13^th.

12, Saturday – “Big Sit” Migration Watch at Pack Monadnock, NH – 8:00-4:00, Join fellow birders and hawk watchers for the annual “Big Sit” event – a tally of all bird species as viewed from the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory. Come for an hour or stay the whole day and lend your eyes to the skies. This is a fun event with a friendly-yet-competitive spirit, and all levels of interest and ability are welcome. Bring binoculars, a field guide, food, and drink, and dress for the weather. Join us anytime from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the top of Pack Monadnock in Miller State Park in Peterborough. Rain/fog date: October 13. The event is free, though there’s a fee to enter Miller State Park ($4 per adult and $2 for children age 6 to 11. Children age 5 and under, and NH residents 65 and older are free). For more information visit harriscenter.org.

12, 13, 14, Saturday, Sunday, Monday – Monadnock Art Open Studios Tour, Art Tour 24!10:00-5:00 - Art lovers from New England and beyond know that the Columbus Day Weekend brings not only fall foliage, but also the sprouting of the distinctive black & white Monadnock Art Open Studios Tour signs guiding visitors along leaf-strewn lanes to the often tucked-away studios in Dublin, New Hampshire, Hancock, New Hampshire, Harrisville, New Hampshire, Jaffrey, New Hampshire, Marlborough, New Hampshire, Peterborough, New Hampshire, and Sharon, NH where painters, printmakers, potters, jewelers, sculptors, fiber artists, photographers, woodworkers, glass shapers, & more work their magic. This year's self-guided tour offers 60 Studios showing over 70 artists. Open 10-5 daily over the 3-day weekend. Many artists offer work specially priced for this tour which makes it an excellent opportunity for visitors to take home a truly unique memory of New England or to get in a little not-so-early Holiday shopping! Plan now with friends and family to join us on this ever-so-New-England experience! FREE and Family-Friendly. Download the tour map and preview the artists at https://monadnockart.org/plan-your-tour/

12, 13, 14, - 25^thAnnual Paradise City Arts Festival, at Three County Fairgrounds, 54 Old Ferry Rd., Northampton MA, Sat. 10-6; Sun. 10-5; Mon. 10-4 - A big anniversary for New England’s most extraordinary show of 225 artists and makers from every corner of America. Enjoy sensational food by local chefs, craft cocktails and music in the Festival Dining Tent and a sculpture promenade. There's an exciting silent auction to benefit WGBY Public Television too! The Columbus Day Weekend event, held at the peak of fall foliage season, features three days filled with a breadth of exhibitors and activities that will keep everyone enthralled and entertained. Inside three large buildings connected by covered walkways with acres of free parking.
Info: http://bit.ly/FallParadiseCityNorthampton
Coupon: http://bit.ly/FallNorthamptonCoupon
Advance Tickets: http://bit.ly/TIX-ParadiseCity-F19

12, 13, 14, Saturday, Sunday, Monday – Harvest Scarecrow Festival Weekend at Sholan Farms, 10:00-4:00, 1125 Pleasant St. Leominster - Fun for the whole family! Apple picking, free wagon rides, food trucks Saturday & Sunday, scarecrow contest Saturday, entertainment Saturday & Sunday; DJ Earl Mazerolle Saturday, Big River Jazz Band on Sunday, Balloon Twister Saturday and Sunday. For more information visit sholanfarms.com.

12, Saturday – Gumboots: The Music of Paul Simon at Peterborough Town House, 8:00-11:00 p.m., 1 Grove St., Peterborough NH - Peterborough's own Gumboots will be at the town house for one big hometown show!! This 11-piece ensemble formed in the summer of 2018. "Gumboots" is a group of New England musicians with a shared affinity for the music of Paul Simon. They came together to play one show, and the response from audience and band members alike was overwhelmingly positive so they decided to continue making music together. For tickets and more information visit eventbrite.com.

12, Saturday – The Bull Run presents, The Larry Carlton Quartet, Doors open at 6:00 for dinner and seating. Show starts at 8:00 p.m., 215 Great Rd., Shirley MA – 19-time Grammy nominee, 4-time Grammy winner and all-time guitar great, Larry Carlton has performed on more than 100 gold or platinum albums. "It must have taken more than one lifetime of music to produce Larry Carlton, he is the sum and son of a long lineage, beyond time, and beyond rational explanations of dedication or practice, the work of his hands speaks grace and passion and timeless knowledge. Listen, learn and be profoundly moved." – Sting. For tickets and more information visit bullrunrestaurant.com. 

13, Sunday – Autumn Fest at Fruitlands Museum, 10:00-4:00, 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard MA –Join us in a celebration of the Autumn season at Fruitlands Museum. Enjoy live music. Check out a beekeeping demonstration. Make a shaker quilt square craft. Play historic lawn games. All in the spirit of the season! We are thrilled to welcome Harvard Alpaca Ranch with a couple of their Alpacas. Community Harvest Project will be here with apples and cider. For more information visit fruitlands.thetrustees.org. 

October 4, 5, 6, 2019

Theatre at the Mount presents, Don't Dress for Dinner

“What’s Happening”

October 4, 5, 6, 2019

4 and 5, Friday and Saturday – Theatre at the Mount presents, Don’t Dress for Dinner, 8:00 p.m., 444 Green St., Gardner MA- Bernard’s plans for a romantic rendezvous with his mistress are complete with a gourmet caterer and an alibi courtesy of his friend, Robert. But when Bernard’s wife learns that Robert will be visiting for the weekend, she decides to stay in town for a surprise tryst of her own…setting the stage for a collision course of assumed identities and outrageous infidelities. The cook is Suzette, the lover is Suzanne, the friend is bewildered, the wife is suspicious, the husband is losing his mind, and everyone is guaranteed a good time in this hilarious romp through the French countryside. For tickets and more information visit mwc.edu. Repeats October 11, 12, and 13.

4, Friday – Fish Fry at the American Legion, 132 Williams Rd., Ashburnham – Tickets go on sale at 4:00 and dinner will be served from 5:00-7:00. Come and enjoy a great meal for $10.00. 

5, Saturday – Ashburnham Scarecrow Invasion at Winchester Park, Ashburnham - 11:00-2:00 – Come make a girl-scout-themed scarecrow at Winchester Park.

5, Fitzwilliam Fantasy Faire, Historic Town Green, Fitzwilliam NH, 9:00-3:00, Hear ye, hear ye! On October 5, 2019, Fitzwilliam, NH will host the 2nd annual Fitzwilliam Fantasy Faire on the historic town green. This day of medieval mischief and magic will celebrate community with live music & performances, tasty food, games and activities, & local vendors galore! FREE admission and parking! For more information and a list of vendors visit facebook.com/FitzFaire/

5 and 6, Saturday and Sunday – Pumpkin Patch Annual Open House, 10:00-4:00, 66 Paxton Rd., Spencer - Join us on October 5th and 6th from 10AM - 4PM for our annual open house in The Red Shed! We have several new crafters joining us this year and have been hard at work creating pieces that we know you all will love! We can't wait to see you all! 

5 and 6, Saturday and Sunday – OktoberFest at Wachusett Mountain, 499 Mountain Rd., Princeton, 11:00-5:00 - This is the season for beautiful foliage, tasty beer and camaraderie among friends! Raise your steins and toss the empty kegs as you eat, drink and celebrate with live German music, contests, shows, craft and farmers' market vendors, and activities for the whole family. For tickets and more information visit wachusett.com.

5, Saturday – MassMouth all Stars Storytelling at The Bull Run in Shirley, MA – Doors open at 6:00 for dinner and seating. Showtime is 8:00. Come laugh, cry and be entertained by some of Boston's most engaging storytellers, Massmouth, Boston’s premier storytelling organization, is celebrating its 10th year of bringing people together through the art of storytelling. Come enjoy an evening featuring some of the area's most talented storytellers. For more information and tickets visit bullrunrestaurant.com.

5, Saturday – Albert Cummings at the Bull Run, Doors open at 6:00 for dinner and seating. Showtime is at 8:00. For more information and tickets visit bullrunrestaurant.com.

5 and 6, Saturday and Sunday – Kringle Candle Fall Festival, 220 South St. Bernardston MA, 10:00-6:00, Fall market with crafters/artisans, food, kids’ crafts and games, pumpkins, music, craft beer garden and more! For more information visit kringlecandle.com.

5 and 6, Saturday and Sunday – Applefest 2019 in Nashua NH, 10:00-5:00, Sullivan Farm, 70 Coburn Ave., Nashua NH - The Salvation Army of Nashua welcomes families and friends of all ages to our annual Applefest—a fun-filled, outdoor fall event located at the historic Sullivan Farm. Win fabulous prizes, eat delicious food, and come celebrate the most beautiful season of the year with us! This year’s Applefest will be the best yet, with tons of fun games and activities like apple picking, hayrides, scarecrow making, face painting, pumpkin painting, and much more. Demonstrations from local businesses and groups will take place throughout both days. Fresh cider, apple pies, Hayward's ice cream, hamburgers, hot dogs and other food will be available for sale.

5 and 6, Saturday and Sunday – Brattleboro Area Vermont Craft Council Open Studio Tour, 10:00-5:00, Brattleboro, Vt.: The Vermont Craft Council’s Fall Open Studio Tour Oct. 5 and 6 will include artists in thirteen studios and one gallery in Brattleboro, West Brattleboro, Dummerston and Newfane. Of those artists, seven are members of Brattleboro-West Arts. Participating studios will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, with many sites offering demonstrations as well as the opportunity to purchase art and talk to the professional artists who made it. The Brattleboro area offers a great diversity of artists, craftspeople and designers that have presented in art and craft shows nationally and internationally. Come savor the cultural richness and inspiration while getting a window into the creative process and the environments in which it happens. For a map and a list of artists visit vermontcrafts.com

6, Sunday – Apple Festival on Monument Square in Hollis NH, 2:00-4:00, On Sunday, October 6th, from 2pm to 4pm, come out to Hollis for the Apple Festival! It will be held outdoors on Monument Square in the middle of picturesque downtown Hollis. In the event of rain, the event will be held in the All-Purpose room of the Hollis-Brookline Middle School on Main Street / Rt. 122 just up the hill from Monument Square. The concert is free. The apple desserts are for sale. This event is put on by the Hollis Town Band in conjunction with the Hollis-Brookline Junior Cavaliers. Apple pies are made by the band members and apple crisps are made by the Junior Cavalier members. The band will provide the entertainment while the Junior Cavaliers sell the desserts. This is one of the big fundraisers of the year for both organizations so please come on out and support our groups in the great work that they do in the area. Music will include a medley of hits by Chicago, a medley of hits by the Beach Boys, a clarinet solo called "Viktor's Tale" played by Andrew Raibeck on clarinet and Lauren Mann on the accordion (accompanied by the band), "Meditation from Thais" with flute solo by Dave Deifik, along with marches, Broadway and Hollywood music and classics from the concert band world.

Ongoing – Old Sturbridge Village presents Sleepy Hollow, A Legendary Outdoor Experience, September 27-November 3 - The Sleepy Hollow Experience is an immersive, outdoor, musical theater experience that reimagines Washington Irving’s iconic 1820’s tale. At The Sleepy Hollow Experience, guests will be ghoulishly guided through the Village’s countryside where they will encounter Ichabod Crane, Katrina Van Tassel, Brom Bones and quite possibly the Headless Horseman. Please note that each outdoor performance is approximately 1.5 hours long and requires standing and walking. Performances are rain or shine. For tickets and more information visit osv.org.