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Events Archive

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NAUTICAL
Boatbuilders Show
Feb. 7–9, 2020
Resort and Conference Center
35 Scudder Ave.
Hyannis, MA
boatcapecod.org
Talk to the boatbuilder; both power & sail

New England Boat Show
Feb. 8–16, 2020
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
Boston, MA
newenglandboatshow.com

Miami International Boat Show
Feb. 13–17, 2020
Miami Marine Stadium
Park & Basin, Virginia Key
3501 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, FL
miamiboatshow.com

Palm Beach International Boat Show
March 26–29, 2020
101 S. Flagler Dr.
West Palm Beach, FL
pbboatshow.com

EQUESTRIAN
Winter Equestrian Festival
Through March 29, 2020
Palm Beach International Equestrian Center
3400 Equestrian Club Drive
Wellington, FL
pbiec.coth.com

MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES
Mount Washington Observatory Summit Snowcat Day Trips
Feb. 3, 14, 24, 2020
March 2, 13, 2020
Mount Washington, NH
mountwashington.org
Visit website for details.

2020 Harris Hill Ski Jump
Feb. 15–16, 2020
Mount Snow
Brattleboro, VT
harrishillskijump.com; mountsnow.com
Watch jumpers shoot at speeds of 60 mph before soaring more than 300 feet in the air.

GARDENS/PARKS
Foundations In Gardening:
Gardening In The Shade
Feb. 8, 2020
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens,
and Arboretum
101 Ferry Rd.
Bristol, RI
blithewold.org

History of Camellias in Boston
March 7, 2020
Lyman Estate Greenhouses
185 Lyman St.
Waltham, MA
my.historicnewengland.org
Lecture and greenhouse tour.

Boston Flower and Garden Show
March 11–15, 2020
The Seaport World Trade Center
200 Seaport Blvd.
Boston, MA
masshort.org

BOOKS/LECTURES/TALKS
Mark Abbott, President and
Director of WHOI
Feb. 1, 2020
Cape Cod Museum of Art
60 Hope Lane
Dennis, MA
ccmoa.org
“80 Years of Ocean Exploration and Discovery”

Sleighing In Northern New England
Feb. 4, 2020
Exeter Historical Society
47 Front St.
Exeter, NH
exeterhistory.org
Development and design from 1700 to 1920 with Ann Miles.

Historically Speaking: Thurgood Marshall—A Conversation Between Spencer Crew and Juan Williams
Feb. 10, 2020
National Museum of African
American History & Culture
1400 Constitution Ave.
NW, Washington, DC
Acclaimed historian, and NMAAHC intersim director, Dr. Spencer R. Crew will be interviewed by Juan Williams, co-host of FOX News Channel’s The Five, about his recently published biography of America’s first black supreme court justice. Entitled Thurgood Marshall: A Life in an American History, the book chronicles Marshall’s legendary career as a civil rights litigator and founder of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Book sale and signing courtesy of Smithsonian Enterprises; nmaaahc.si.edu

DANCE
Philadanco!
Feb. 1, 2020
Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre
219 Tremont St.
Boston, MA
globalartslive.org

Game Changers
Feb. 7–9, 2020
The Vets
One Avenue of the Arts
Providence, RI
festivalballetprovidence.org

Urbanity NEXT
Feb. 21–23, 2020
Multicultural Arts Center
Cambridge, MA
urbanitydance.org

THEATER
Admissions
Through Feb. 9, 2020
The Gamm Theatre
1245 Jefferson Blvd.
Warwick, RI
gammtheatre.org
By Joshua Harmon.
Other Desert Cities
Feb. 7–23, 2020
Playhouse
2 Scout Rd.
East Walpole, MA
footlighters.com
Written by Jon Robin Baitz.

Assassins
Feb. 13–March 1, 2020
Gertrude Lawrence Stage
The Historic Dennis Union Church
713 Rte. 6A
Dennis, MA
eventidearts.org

MUSIC
New England Brass Band
Feb. 8, 2020
Sandwich Arts Alliance Center
124 Rt. 6A
Sandwich, MA
sandwichartsalliance.org
Guided by the distinguished Stephen Bulla, former chief arranger for the “President Own” US Marine Band.

Rossini, Reed and Raum
Feb. 9, 2020
Dartmouth High School Auditorium
555 Bakerville Rd.
Dartmouth, MA
tricountysymphonicband.org
Featuring Angel Subero, trombonist.

Winter Music Series: Opera’s Greatest Romantic Arias
Feb. 14, 2020
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens, and Arboretum
101 Ferry Rd.
Bristol, RI
blithewold.org

Livingston Taylor
Feb. 14, 2020
The Dana Center
St. Anselm College
100 St. Anselm Dr.
Manchester, NH
anselm.edu

The Duke Robillard Quartet
Feb. 15, 2020
St. Michael’s Church
399 Hope St.
Bristol, RI
ccsatsm.org

Performing Artists in Residence Concert
Feb. 23, 2020
Clark Art Institute
225 South St.
Williamstown, MA
clarkart.edu
Jeewon Park, piano & Edward Arron, cello.

Walden Chamber Players
Feb. 23, 2020
Westport Point United Methodist
1912 Main Rd.
Westport, MA
concertsatthepoint.org

Winter Concert: Blue
March 8, 2020
Commonwealth College Center
777 Elsbree St.
Fall River, MA
fallriversymphonyorchestra.org

Vino, Vidi, Vici
March 15, 2020
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens,
and Arboretum
101 Ferry Rd.
Bristol, RI
blithewold.org
Opera, dinner optional.

Celebrating The March
March 22, 2020
Fireman Performing Arts Center @ Hoyt Hall
Tabor Academy
235 Front St.
Marion, MA
tricountysymphonicband.org
Featuring David Paff, euphonium soloist.

MUSEUMS
Emulating Antiquity: 19 century European Sculpture
Through Feb. 16, 2020
Hood Museum of Art
Dartmouth College
6 East Wheelock St.
Hanover, NH
[email protected]
Exhibition Curator: Katherine W. Hart

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Orchids: Feb. through March
25 Evans Way
Boston, MA
gardnermuseum.org
Courtyard Display

Lincoln’s Birthday Celebration
Feb. 8, 2020
Arnold House
487 Great Road
Lincoln, RI
my.historicnewengland.org
Tour the museum, and enjoy
some birthday cake.

Opening Celebration: Boston’s Apollo
Feb. 11, 2020
Throughout the Museum
Gardner Museum
25 Evans Way
Boston, MA
gardnermuseum.org
Exclusive to Friends of Fenway Court Patrons. Visit website for complete listing of upcoming
Patron events.

Mural: Jackson Pollak | Katharina Grosse
Through Feb. 23, 2020
Charlotte F. and Irving W. Rabb Gallery
Museum of Fine Arts Boston
465 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA
mfa.org
“Abstraction on a massive scale”

Boston Made Arts and Crafts Jewelry and Metalwork
Through March 29, 2020
Rita J. and Stanley H. Kaplan
Family Foundation Gallery
Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA
mfa.org
“More than a style, a philosophy.”

ART
Valentines Day Floral Design
Feb. 12, 2020
Putnam Building
900 Washington St.
Wellesley, MA
Presented by the Mass. Horticultural Society.
masshort.org

EXHIBITIONS
2020 Annual Winter Juried Show
Feb. 2 - April 18, 2020
The Art Complex Museum
189 Alden St.
Duxbury, MA
artcomplex.org

Photo Exhibition Opening Reception
Feb. 2, 2020
Creative Arts Center
154 Crowell Rd.
Chatham, MA
capecodcreativearts.org
The winners of the 2020 photo contest.

Tiffany Glass: Painting with Color and Light
Through March 1, 2020
Rosecliff
548 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org
Organized by The Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass in New York City.

GALA EVENTS
Taste America Boston Gala Dinner
Feb. 7, 2020
State Room
60 State St., 33rd. Floor
Boston, MA
jamesbeard.org

35th McCloy Viennese Ball
Feb. 8, 2019
Harvard Club
374 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston, MA
facebook.com; en.wikipedia.org

Herreshoff Frostbite Bash 2020
Feb. 8 2020
Herreshoff Marine Museum/America’s Cup Hall of Fame
One Burnside St.
Bristol, RI; frostbitebash.com

The 12th Annual Boston Winter Ball
Feb. 8, 2020
Fairmont Copley Plaza
138 Saint James Ave.
Boston, MA
bostonwinterball.com
A Black Tie benefit to support The Corey C. Griffin Foundation.

Matty Gala 2020
Feb. 8, 2020
The Barn
461 Main St.
Pawtucket, RI
epilepsynewengland.org

The Jane Austen Ball
Feb. 15, 2020
Old Town Hall
32 Derby Sq.
Salem, MA; vintagedancers.org

Ocean House Roaring 1920’s Black & White Ball
Feb. 21, 2020
Ocean House
Watch Hill, RI; jonnycake.org
Benefits the Jonnycake Center of Westerly.

29th Annual St. Jude Tomorrownite Gala
March 7, 2020
Mandarin Oriental
776 Boylston St.
Boston, MA; stjude.org

The 2020 Hasbro Children’s Hospital Heroes Ball & Auction
March 7, 2020
Rhode Island Convention Center
Providence, RI
giving.lifespan.org

THE MAKE-A-WHISH® GALA
April 4, 2020
InterContinental Boston
Boston, MA
massri.wish.org

28th Annual Newport Symposium* & Gala Dinner at the Breakers
April 16–18, 2020
Rosecliff & The Newport Marriott
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org
*Discount prior to February 15, 2020 Gala Dinner by separate ticket.

NEC Annual Scholarship Gala
May 2, 2020
Jordan Hall
Boston, MA
necmusic.edu

The McCourt Foundation Gala & Auction
May 8, 2020
Boston Harbor Hotel
Boston, MA
mccourtfoundation.org
Support the Foundation’s commitment to fight neurologic diseases.

Rainforest Alliance Gala
May 13, 2020
American Museum of Natural History
New York, NY
rainforest-alliance.org
Register for advance tickets.

COMEDY
Rhode Island Blue Star Moms
Feb. 27, 2020
Comedy Connection Rhode Island
39 Warren Ave.
East Providence, RI
ricomedyconnection.com
A Night Of Laughs To Support Blue Star Moms.

ANTIQUES /AUCTIONS
European Art & Old Masters
Feb. 18, 2020
Freeman‘s
2400 Market Street (new location)
Philadelphia, PA

European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Feb. 14, 2020
Skinner
63 Park Plaza
Boston, MA

English & Continental Furniture/Old Masters
Feb.5, 2020
Doyle
175 East 87th Street
New York, NY

Winter Auction Weekend
Feb. 28, 29 & March 1, 2020
Thomaston Place Auction Gallery
51 Atlantic Hwy
Thomaston, ME
Winter Auction Weekend

Spirits
TBA-Feb. 2020
Sotheby’s
1334 York Ave., New York, NY

TOURS
Celebrate Black History Month:
Focus on African Arts
Through Feb. 27, 2020
The Met Fifth Avenue
1000 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY
Celebrate Black History Month by exploring the rich artistic achievements of sub-Saharan Africa in The Met’s collection of African art. Look closely at landmark masterpieces that encompass a millennium of art in a variety of media, ranging from the ubiquitous wood to humble clay, precious ivory, and refined beadwork. Discover the endless creativity and talent of African artists.
Guided tour free with admission.

DELICIOUS
Wine Tasting and Talk of Boston Developed Heirloom Grape Varieties
Feb. 8, 2020
The Gardens at Elm Bank
900 Washington St.
Wellesley, MA
masshort.org/educationevents
Valentine’s Day Dinner
Feb. 8, 2020
Buckingham-Hall House
Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville Ave.
Mystic, CT
mysticseaport.org
Limited to 4 couples, or 8 individuals.

2020 Winter Wine Festival
Through Feb. 16, 2020
Wentworth By The Sea Hotel
588 Wentworth Rd.
New Castle, NH
winterwinefestival.com
“A Celebration of Wine, Food and Song.”

Boston Wine Expo
Through March 27, 2020
Seaport World Trade Center & Seaport Hotel
Boston, MA
bostonwinefestival.net

Allyn’s Lodge Remote Fireside Dining
March 13, 2020
Allyn’s Lodge
Lincoln Peak
Warren, VT
sugarbush.com
Fireside, champagne toast and five-course dinner by candlelight. Guided hike arrival & ski/snowboard departure or heated snowcat transportation.


SPECIAL EVENTS
Palm Beach Hot Pink
Luncheon & Symposium
Feb. 6, 2020
The Breakers
1 S County Rd.
Palm Beach, Florida
bcrf.org
A Breast Cancer Research Foundation event honoring Ronnie Heyman.

32nd Annual Newport Winter Festival
Feb. 14–23, 2020
Newport, RI
newportwinterfestival.com

That’s A-Moray - A Special
Valentine’s Day Event For
Lovers Of The Ocean
Feb. 14, 2020
New England Aquarium
Boston, MA
Member Event/Ticket Required.
Must be age 21 or over.

Home Show Boston
Feb. 21–23, 2020
Seaport World Trade Center
200 Seaport Blvd.
Boston, MA
newenglandhomeshows.com

Wine Women & Shoes
March 14, 2020
The Mar-A-Lago Club
Palm Beach, Florida
winewomenandshoes.com
Benefiting the expansion and enhanced life-saving services at Big Dog Ranch Rescue. The largest, cage-free dog rescue in the US.

LoveBash For Animals
March 20, 2020
Potter League
87 Oliphant Lane
Middletown, RI
potterleague.org
A benefit for the Potter League.
Save the date.

FAMILY
The Children’s Museum Of
Greater Fall River
Closed Mon. & Tues.
441 North Main St.
Fall River, MA
cmgfr.org

15th Annual Osterville Chocolate Festival
Feb. 8, 2020
Osterville Village Library: Atrium
Osterville, MA
ostervillevillagelibrary.org
Chocolate Dessert Contest, Children’s events, Dog Parade and “Valentine” events in the shops.

NAUTICALRhode Island Boat Show
Jan. 3 - 5, 2020
Rhode Island Convention Center
1 Sabin St.
Providence, RI
riboatshow.com

Naples Boat Show
Jan. 16 - 19, 2020
Naples, FL
paradisecoast.com

New York Boat Show
Jan. 22 - 26, 2020
Javits Center
New York, NY
nyboatshow.com

New England Boat Show
Feb. 8 - 16, 2020
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
Boston, MA
newenglandboatshow.com

Miami International Boat Show
Feb. 13 - 17, 2020
Miami Marine Stadium
Park & Basin, Virginia Key
3501 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, FL
miamiboatshow.com

Palm Beach International Boat Show
March 26 - 29, 2020
101 S. Flagler Dr.
West Palm Beach, FL
pbboatshow.com

BOOKS/LECTURES/TALKS
Introduction to Plimoth Plantation: Henry Hornblower’s Vision
Jan. 8, 2020
Visitor Center
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Ave.
Plymouth, MA
plimoth.org
Tom Begley, will discuss the Museum’s archaeological roots. Funded by Mass Humanities.

Ahab’s Rolling Sea: A Natural
History of Moby-Dick
Jan. 16, 2020
Herreshoff Marine Museum/
America’s Cup Hall of Fame
One Burnside St.
Bristol, RI
Book signing with Richard J. King.

The Art and Design of Spider Silk
Talk: Jan. 16, 2020
Exhibition: Through April 19, 2020
RISD Museum
Providence, RI
risdmuseum.org
Registration required.

Mark Abbott, President and
Director of WHOI
Feb. 1, 2020
Cape Cod Museum of Art
60 Hope Lane
Dennis, MA
ccmoa.org
“80 Years of Ocean Exploration and Discovery”

Sleighing In Northern New England
Feb. 4, 2020
Exeter Historical Society
47 Front St.
Exeter, NH
exeterhistory.org
Development and design from
1700 to 1920 with Ann Miles.

EQUESTRIAN
Winter Equestrian Festival
Jan. 8 - March 29, 2020
Palm Beach International Equestrian Center
3400 Equestrian Club Drive
Wellington, FL
pbiec.coth.com

MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES
Mount Washington Observatory
Summit Snowcat Day Trips
Jan. 6, 20, 24, 2020
Feb. 3, 14, 24, 2020
March 2, 13, 2020
Mount Washington, NH
mountwashington.org
Visit website for details.


13th Annual Moosehead Lake Togue Ice Fishing Derby
Jan. 24 - 26, 2020
65 Pritham Ave.
Greenville, ME
nrecmoosehead.org
With NASCAR personality
Ricky Craven

20th Annual NH Sanctioned & Jackson Invitational Snow Sculpting Competition
Jan. 24 - 26, 2020
Black Mountain
Jackson, NH; jacksonnh.com

GARDENS/PARKS
Jumpstart Spring - Forcing Bulbs
Jan. 15, 2020
Dana Greenhouse
The Arnold Arboretum
of Harvard University
1050 Centre St.
Boston, MA
arboretum.harvard.edu
Pre-register by Jan. 13, 2020
DANCE
Beginner’s Tap
Jan. 9 - March 12, 2020
Stadium Theatre Performing
Arts Center & Conservatory
28 Monument Sq.
Woonsocket, RI
stadiumtheatre.com
Instructor: Jennifer Webb
Ages 12 and up

Rubberband
Jan. 15, 2020
The Martha’s Vineyard
Performing Arts Center
Chilmark, MA
danceyard.org

Rubberband (Winter Dance Fest)
Jan. 25, 2020
Cutler Majestic Theatre
219 Tremont St.
Boston, MA
rbdg.ca

Philadanco!
Feb. 1, 2020
Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre
219 Tremont St.
Boston, MA
globalartslive.org

Game Changers
Feb. 7 - 9, 2020
The Vets
One Avenue of the Arts
Providence, RI
festivalballetprovidence.org

Urbanity NEXT
Feb. 21 - 23, 2020
Multicultural Arts Center
Cambridge, MA
urbanitydance.org

THEATER
Admissions
Jan. 16 - Feb. 9, 2020
The Gamm Theatre
1245 Jefferson Blvd.
Warwick, RI
gammtheatre.org
By Joshua Harmon.

Other Desert Cities
Feb. 7 - 23, 2020
Playhouse
2 Scout Rd.
East Walpole, MA
footlighters.com
Written by Jon Robin Baitz

Assassins
Feb. 13 - March 1, 2020
Gertrude Lawrence Stage
The Historic Dennis Union Church
713 Rte. 6A
Dennis, MA
eventidearts.org

MUSIC
New Years Day Party
Jan. 1, 2020 at 3 p.m.
Barnstable Performing Arts Center
744 West Main St.
Hyannis, MA
capesymphony.org
Tickets online.

Chanty Blast and Pub Sing
Jan. 4, 2020
Frohsinn German Club
54 Greenmanville Ave.
Mystic, CT
mysticseaport.org
Across the street from the Mystic Seaport Museum

Afro-Cuban All Stars
Jan. 11, 2020
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusettts Ave.
Boston, MA
globalartslive.org

CHEIKH LO
Jan. 13, 2020
City Winery
80 Beverly St. at One Canal
Boston, MA; globalartslive.org

Harlem Gospel Choir--
Joyful Noise Concert
Jan. 18, 2020
Sanders Theatre
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
harlemgospelchoir.com

Passport To Africa
Jan. 25 - 26, 2020
Barnstable Performing Arts Center
744 West Main St., Hyannis, MA
capesymphony.org

Performing Artists in
Residence Concert
Feb. 23, 2020
Clark Art Institute
225 South St.,
Williamstown, MA
clarkart.edu
Jeewon Park, piano and Edward Arron, cello
Walden Chamber Players
Feb. 23, 2020
Westport Point United Methodist
1912 Main Rd.
Westport, MA
concertsatthepoint.org

Winter Concert: Blue
March 8, 2020
Commonwealth College Center
777 Elsbree St.
Fall River, MA
fallriversymphonyorchestra.org

ART
Alicja Kwade: In Between Glances
Through Jan. 5, 2020
Hayden and Reference Galleries
MIT List Visual Arts Center
20 Ames St., Bldg. E15
Cambridge, MA
listart.mit.edu

Hood Museum of Art
Dartmouth College
6 East Wheelock St.
Hanover, NH
[email protected]

EXHIBITIONS
On The Grounds: Alfred Glover
Through Jan. 12, 2020
The Art Complex Museum
189 Alden St.
Duxbury, MA
artcomplex.org

Kimsooja: Archive of Mind
Through Jan. 19, 2020
Peabody Essex Museum
East India Square
161 Essex St.
Salem, MA
866-745-1876; pem.org

Photo Exhibition Opening Reception
Feb. 2, 2020
Creative Arts Center
154 Crowell Rd.
Chatham, MA
capecodcreativearts.org
The winners of the 2020 photo contest.

Tiffany Glass: Painting with Color and Light
Through March 1, 2020
Rosecliff
548 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org
Organized by The Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass in New York City
GALA EVENTS
Herreshoff Frostbite Bash 2020
Feb. 8, 2020
Herreshoff Marine Museum/
America’s Cup Hall of Fame
One Burnside St.
Bristol, RI
frostbitebash.com

The 12th Annual Boston
Winter Ball
Feb. 8, 2020
Fairmont Copley Plaza
138 Saint James Ave.
Boston, MA
bostonwinterball.com
A Black Tie benefit to support
The Corey C. Griffin Foundation.

Matty Gala 2020
Feb. 8, 2020
The Barn
461 Main St., Pawtucket, RI
epilepsynewengland.org

29th Annual St. Jude
Tomorrownite Gala
March 7, 2020
Mandarin Oriental
776 Boylston St.
Boston, MA; stjude.org

The 2020 Hasbro Children’s
Hospital Heroes Ball & Auction
March 7, 2020
Rhode Island Convention Center
Providence, RI
giving.lifespan.org

THE MAKE-A-WISH® GALA
April 4, 2020
InterContinental Boston
Boston, MA
massri.wish.org

NEC Annual Scholarship Gala
May 2, 2020
Jordan Hall
Boston, MA; necmusic.edu

The McCourt Foundation
Gala & Auction
May 8, 2020
Boston Harbor Hotel
Boston, MA
mccourtfoundation.org
Support the Foundation’s
commitment to fight neurologic diseases
MUSEUMS
Han Hofmann: The Nature
of Abstraction
Through Jan. 5, 2020
Peabody Essex Museum
East India Square
161 Essex St.
Salem, MA
pem.org

Flora in Winter 2020
Jan. 23 - 26, 2020
Opening Party: Jan. 24, 2020
Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury St.
Worcester, MA
worcesterart.org

New England Air Museum
Closed Christmas &
New Year’s Day
36 Perimeter Rd.
Windsor Locks, CT
neam.org

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans Way
Boston, MA
gardnermuseum.org

COMEDY
Sebastian Maniscalco
March 27 - 28, 2020
Mohegan Sun Arena
Uncasville, CT
sebastianlive.com

ANTIQUES /AUCTIONS  
The Antique Collectibles Show
Jan. 1, 2020
Sturbridge Host Hotel & Convention Center
Sturbridge, MA
theantiquecollectiblesshow.com

The Winter Show Opening Night Party
Jan. 23, 2020
Park Avenue Armory
Park Avenue at 67th Street
New York, NY
thewintershow.org
Show runs: Jan. 24 through
Feb. 2, 2020

TOURS
White House Tour
Washington, DC
whitehouse.gov
Self-guided tour request
submitted through your Member of Congress.
Limited availability.

PHOTOGRAPHY/FILM
Cape Cod and the Islands:
Light Beyond Vision
Through Jan. 10, 2020
The ArtSpace Gallery
63 Summer St.
Maynard, MA
artspacemaynard.com
Photography by Andrew Child

Photo Revolution:
Andy Warhol
to Cindy Sherman
Through Feb. 16, 2020
Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury St.
Worcester, MA
worcesterart.org

DELICIOUS
Boston Wine Expo
Jan. 10 - March 27, 2020
Seaport World Trade Center
& Seaport Hotel
Boston, MA
bostonwinefestival.net

Allyn’s Lodge Remote
Fireside Dining
Jan. 17, Feb. 14, 18, 20 and
March 13, 2020
Allyn’s Lodge
Lincoln Peak
Warren, VT
sugarbush.com
Fireside, champagne toast and five-course dinner by candlelight. Guided hike arrival & ski/snowboard departure or heated snowcat transportation.

SPECIAL EVENTS
Boston Wine Festival
Jan. 10, - March 27, 2020
Boston Harbor Hotel
70 Rowes Wharf
Boston, MA
bostonwinefestival.net

New England International Auto Show
Jan. 16 - 20, 2020
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
415 Summer St.
Boston, MA
bostonautoshow.com

Burns Night
Jan. 25, 2020
Hamilton Hall (Est. 1805)
9 Chestnut St.
Salem, MA
Pay tribute to Scottish
poet Robert Burns.
Appetizers & whisky
tasting. Three-course meal, Scottish music & garb

LoveBash For Animals
March 20, 2020
Potter League
87 Oliphant Lane
Middletown, RI
potterleague.org
A benefit for the Potter
League. Save the date.

FAMILY
The Children’s Museum
Of Greater Fall River
Closed Mon. & Tues.
441 North Main St.
Fall River, MA
cmgfr.org

Mystic Aquarium
Trainer Days:
Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2020
55 Coogan Blvd.
Mystic, CT
mysticaquarium.org

Stowe Winter Carnival
Jan. 23 - 26, 2020
Stowe, VT
gostowe.com

15th Annual Osterville Chocolate Festival
Feb. 8, 2020
Osterville Village Library:
Atrium
Osterville, MA
ostervillevillagelibrary.org
Chocolate Dessert Contest, Children’s events,
Dog Parade and “Valentine” events in the shops.

OUTDOORS
First Day Hike
Jan. 1, 2020
Fruitlands Museum
102 Prospect Hill Rd.
Harvard, MA
thetrustees.org

A Wish Come True’s
16th Annual Polar Plunge:
“Freezin For A Reason”
Jan. 1, 2020
Easton’s Beach Club House
Easton’s Beach
175 Memorial Blvd.
Newport, RI
awish.org

Never Summer Snowboards Demo Day
Jan. 25, 2020
Mt. Ellen Base Lodge
Sugarbush Resort
102 Forest Drive
Warren, VT
sugarbush.com
Test the cutting-edge snowboards yourself.

Cuttyhunk Ferry Company
March 30 and April 13, 2020 | Seal Cruises
66B State Pier, South Bulkhead
New Bedford, MA
cuttyhunkferryco.com
Lunch served onboard. Reservations required

BOOKS/LECTURES/TALKS
Dasher
December 7, 2019
2:00 PM–3:00 PM
Rudolph who? Bring in the Holiday season with author and illustrator Matt Tavares as he tells the story of an unexpected Christmas heroine in his new picture book, DASHER. At the event, Matt will read from his new picture book, do a drawing demonstration, and sign copies.
An Unlikely Story
111 South Street
Plainville, MA 02762

The Seine Comes to America
Dec 9 at 7 PM
Charlton Business College auditorium. For more information contact Maria Sanguinetti at [email protected] or by calling 508-991-5096.

Shaker Collection
Dec. 12, 2019
Art Complex Museum
189 Alden St., Duxbury, MA
artcomplex.org; 781-934-6634
[email protected]
RSVP required.

EQUESTRIAN
A Place For Four Seasons
Ride through Lincoln Woods State Parks 600 acres on safe, comfortable horses.
Sunset Stables
1 Twin River Road
Lincoln, RI
It’s a wonderful winter experience that makes great memories! sunsetstablesri.com

Equestrian Histories -
New England’s Connection
to the Horse
Through Dec. 2019
Wenham Museum
132 Main St.
Wenham, MA
wenhammuseum.org

Sleigh Rides
Franconia Inn
1172 Easton Rd., Franconia, NH
(603) 823-5542
The Franconia Inn’s antique sleigh, which seats six adults comfortably, is pulled by a Belgian draft horse for a 30-minute ride. Blankets are provided in abundance. Feel free to bring hot beverages and tasty treats to accompany you on the quiet journey that only winter can promise.
Omni Mount Washington Resort
310 Mt Washington Hotel Rd.
Bretton Woods
As long as there’s snow on the ground you can take either a one-horse drawn or Austrian (two horses) sleigh ride through the countryside. The Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods has daily sleigh ride options.

MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES
NYE Torchlight Parade & Fireworks
Dec. 31, 2019
Mount Snow
39 Mount Snow Rd.
West Dover, VT
mountsnow.com

Mount Washington Observataory
Summit Snowcat Day Trips
Jan. 6, 20, 24, 2020
Feb. 3, 14, 24, 2020
March 2, 13, 2020
Mount Washington, NH
mountwashington.org
Visit website for details.

NAUTICAL
Boat Show
Jan. 16 - 19, 2020
Naples, FL
paradisecoast.com

New York Boat Show
Jan. 22 - 26, 2020
Javits Center
New York, NY
nyboatshow.com

GARDENS/PARKS
Gardens Aglow
Nov. 29 - Dec. 29, 2019
Heritage Museums & Gardens
67 Grove St.
Sandwich, MA
heritagemuseumsandgardens.org

DANCE
Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff
Dec. 1 & Dec. 3 - 6, 2019
Rosecliff Mansion
548 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI
islandmovingco.org

Luminarium Dance Company
Dec. 6 & 7, 2019
Multicultural Arts Center
Cambridge, MA
luminariumdance.org

Festival Ballet
Dec. 13 - 15, 2019 | The Nutcracker
825 Hope St., Providence, RI
festivalballetprovidence.org

Beginner’s Tap
Jan. 9 - March 12, 2020
Stadium Theatre Performing
Arts Center & Conservatory
28 Monument Sq.
Woonsocket, RI
stadiumtheatre.com
Instructor: Jennifer Webb
Ages 12 and up.

THEATER
The Trial Of Ebenezer Scrooge
Dec. 6 - 15, 2019
Epping Playhouse
38c Ladd’s Lane
Epping, NH
eppingtheater.org

Something Rotten!
Through Dec. 8, 2019
Cape Rep Theatre
3299 Rte 6A
Brewster, MA
caperep.org

It’s A Wonderful Life
Dec. 5 - 22, 2019
1245 Jefferson Blvd.
Warwick, RI
gammtheatre.org
A Live Radio Play.

Mystery at the Museum: The Last Noël
Dec. 7, 14, 21 & 28 2019
Griswold House
Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI
newportartmuseum.org

MUSIC
Fireside Christmas Concerts
Dec. 6 & 8, 2019
Linden Place Mansion
Bristol, RI
lindenplace.org
With Tenor, Michael DiMucci. $20

Annual Children’s Christmas Concert
Dec. 8, 2019
Sippican School
17 Spring St.
Marion, MA
tricoountysymphonicband.org

Concerts at the Point
Dec. 8, 2019 | Attacca Quartet
United Methodist Church
1912 Main Rd.
Westport, MA
concertsatthepoint.org

Music and Mimosas:  Brunch at the Currier
Dec. 8, 2019
Currier Museum of Art
150 Ash St.
Manchester, NH
603-669-6144x108; currier.org
Reservations required.

“In The Mood” World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra
Dec. 10, 2019
Omni Mount Washington Resort
310 Mount Washington Hotel Rd.
Bretton Woods, NH
omnihotels.com

Ring out the Bells!
Dec. 14 & 15, 2019
Taunton High School
50 Williams St.
Taunton, MA
smfconline.org

Southcoast Community Chorale Holiday Favorites, Carols & Bach’s Magnificat
Dec. 15, 2019
Good Shepherd Parish
1598 South Main St.
Fall River, MA
sccchorale.com
Directed by Frank Wilhelm

Annual Holiday Concert
Dec. 21 & 22, 2019
DAR/Constitution Hall
1776 D St. NW
Washington, D.C.
navyband.navy.mil

ART
Foundry Artist Show
Dec. 6 - 8, 13 - 15, 2019
Pawtucket Armory Center
for the Arts
172 Exchange St.
Pawtucket, RI
foundryshow.com

Boston Sculptors Gallery
Through Dec. 8, 2019
Mags Harries - Fafnir Adamites
Dec. 11 - Jan. 26, 2020
John Anderson - Jeffu Warmouth
486 Harrison Ave.
Boston, MA
bostonsculptors.com

Alicja Kwade: In Between Glances
Through Jan. 5, 2020
Hayden and Reference Galleries
MIT List Visual Arts Center
20 Ames St., Bldg. E15
Cambridge, MA
listart.mit.edu

Hood Museum of Art
Dartmouth College
6 East Wheelock St.
Hanover, NH
[email protected]

EXHIBITIONS
Made in Snow
Through Dec. 30, 2019
Sandwich Glass Museum
126 Main St.
Sandwich, MA
sandwichglassmuseum.org

On The Grounds: Alfred Glover
Through Jan. 12, 2020
The Art Complex Museum
189 Alden St.
Duxbury, MA
artcomplex.org

Kimsooja: Archive of Mind
Through Jan. 19, 2020
Peabody Essex Museum
East India Square
161 Essex St.
Salem, MA
866-745-1876; pem.org

MUSEUMS
Christmas By Candlelight
Dec. 6 - 8, 13 - 15,
20 - 23, 27 - 29, 2019
Old Sturbridge Village
Sturbridge, MA
osv.org

Osterville Historical Museum’s Festival of Trees
Dec. 6 & 7, 2019
155 West Bay Rd.
Osterville, MA
ostervillemuseum.org
Part of the 50th Annual Osterville Village Stroll.

Hearthside House Museum
Dec. 7, 2019 | An American Girl Doll Christmas Party
Dec. 8 & 15, 2019 | Old-Fashioned Christmas Celebration
Dec. 14, 2019 | Old-Fashion Christmas Celebration by Candlelight
Dec. 28 & 29, 2019 | Home for the Holidays Guided
Candlelight Tours
677 Great Rd.
Lincoln, RI
hearthsidehouse.org; 401-726-0597

Grub With The Grinch & Hearthwarming
Dec. 14, 2019
Atwood Museum
347 Stage Harbor Rd.
Chatham, MA
chathamhistoricalsociety.org

Han Hofmann: The Nature of Abstraction
Through Jan. 5, 2020
Peabody Essex Museum
East India Square
161 Essex St.
Salem, MA
pem.org

COMEDY
Sebastian Maniscalco
March 27 & 28, 2020
Mohegan Sun Arena
Uncasville, CT
sebastianlive.com

ANTIQUES /AUCTIONS   
Holiday Antiques, Vintage,
Decorative Arts Show & Sale
Dec. 7 & 8, 2019
Shriners Auditorium
99 Fordham Rd.
Wilmington, MA
neantiqueshows.com

BOOKS/LECTURES/TALKS
2019 Christmas Book Sale
Dec. 8, 2019
Danversport Yacht Club
161 Elliott St., Danvers, MA
newenglandauthorsexpo.com
Tiffany Glass: Painting with
Color and Light
Opening Lecture and Reception: Dec. 8, 2019
Exhibition: Dec. 8, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Rosecliff
548 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org
Lindsy R. Parrott, Executive Director and Curator of The Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass.

Shaker Collection
Dec. 12, 2019
Art Complex Museum
189 Alden St.
Duxbury, MA
artcomplex.org;
781-934-6634;
[email protected]
RSVP required.

TOURS
Cohasset Commiunity Garden Club Yuletide House Tour
Dec. 5, 2019
Cohasset, MA
communitygardenclubofcohasset.org

28th Annual Holiday House Tour
Dec. 14, 2019 | Candlelight Tour
Dec. 15, 2019 | Afternoon Tour
Begins: Wamsutta Club
427 County St.
New Bedford, MA
nbpresevationsociety.org
Optional pre-tour brunch.

White House Tour
Washington, DC
whitehouse.gov
Self-guided tour request
submitted through your Member of Congress. Limited availability.

Newport Historical Society Holiday Lantern Tours
Newport, RI
newporthistorytours.org
“Learn how Newporters did,
or didn’t observe the holidays.”

PHOTOGRAPHY/FILM
Wild NH Photo Contest Exhibit
Through Dec. 7, 2019
NH Audubon Massabesic Center
26 Audubon Way
Auburn, NH; nhaudubon.org

“On The Wind” Through Dec. 2019
Fine Arts Gallery Cape Cod Maritime Museum
135 South St.
Hyannis, MA
508-775-1723 capecodmaritimemuseum.org
Featuring the works of Ed Gifford.

48th Annual Christmas in Newport Candlelight Tour of Historic Homes
Dec. 28, 2019
Newport, RI
christmasinnewport.org

Photo Revolution: Andy Warhol to Cindy Sherman
Through Feb. 16, 2020
Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA
worcesterart.org

DELICIOUS
23rd Annual Inn to Inn Cookie and Candy Tour®
Dec. 14 & 15, 2019
Country Inns
Jackson to Eaton, NH
countryinnsinthewhitemountains.com; Self-guided.

Cooking for Chanukah
Dec. 18, 2019
Highfield Hall
56 Highfield Dr.
Falmouth, MA
highfieldhallandgardens.org
With Clulinary Directory, Gail Blakely, and guest chef Pamela Rothstein. Recipes and tastes provided.

WORKSHOPS
Soapmaking For The Holidays
Dec. 6, 2019
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center
928 White Oaks Rd.
Laconia, NH
prescottfarm.org
Adults | Gingerbread, Pine or Peppermint.

Christmas Centerpiece Workshop
Dec. 15, 2019
Lyman Estate Greenhouses
185 Lyman St.
Waltham, MA
617-994-5913; my.historicnewengland.org

SPECIAL EVENTS
Christmas At The Newport Mansions
Through Jan. 1, 2020
Newport Mansions
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org
Boston Tuba Christmas
Date: TBA
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Boston, MA
faneuilhallmarketplace.com

46th Annual Nantucket Chamber Christmas Stroll
Dec. 6 - 8, 2019
Nantucket, MA
nantucketchamber.org
35th Annual Wassail Weekend
Dec. 13 - 15, 2019
Central & Elm Streets, Woodstock, VT
woodstockvt.com

Wreaths Across America Day
Dec. 14, 2019
Across the US and abroad.
wreathsacrossamerica.org
Volunteer or sponsor a wreath.
Remember, honor and teach.

Winter Solstice Celebration
Dec. 18, 2019
Ward Reservation
Andover and North Andover, MA
thetrustees.org
Space is limited. Pre-registration required.
Christmas Candlelight Service

Dec. 8, 2019 @ 3 pm
Union Church
Rt. 58
South Carver, MA
unionchurchsociety.com

FAMILY
Nikommo Winter Moon Celebration
Dec. 7, 2019
390 Summit Rd.
Exeter, RI
tomaquagmuseum.org
Annual Children’s Christmas Concert
Dec. 8, 2019
Sippican School
16 Spring St.
Marion, MA
tricountysymphonicband.org

Stowe Winter Carnival
Jan. 23 - 26, 2020
Stowe, VT
gostowe.com

The Children’s Museum Of
Greater Fall River
Closed Mon. & Tues.
441 North Main St.
Fall River, MAa
cmgfr.org

OUTDOORS
NBS Guided Bird Walk
Dec. 8 & 22, 2019
Norman Bird Sanctuary
583 Third Beach Rd.
Middletown, RI
normanbirdsanctuary.org

Ugly Sweater Holiday Brew
Moon Hike
Dec. 14, 2019
Rocky Woods
Medfield, MA
508-785-0339x3003; thetrustees.org
Registration required.

Cuttyhunk Ferry Company
66B State Pier, South Bulkhead
New Bedford, MA
cuttyhunkferryco.com

New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge
Jan. 1, 2020
Easton’s Beach
175 Memorial Blvd.
Newport, RI
awish.org


NAUTICAL
Boatbuilders Show
Feb. 7–9, 2020
Resort and Conference Center
35 Scudder Ave.
Hyannis, MA
boatcapecod.org
Talk to the boatbuilder; both power & sail

New England Boat Show
Feb. 8–16, 2020
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
Boston, MA
newenglandboatshow.com

Miami International Boat Show
Feb. 13–17, 2020
Miami Marine Stadium
Park & Basin, Virginia Key
3501 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, FL
miamiboatshow.com

Palm Beach International Boat Show
March 26–29, 2020
101 S. Flagler Dr.
West Palm Beach, FL
pbboatshow.com

EQUESTRIAN
Winter Equestrian Festival
Through March 29, 2020
Palm Beach International Equestrian Center
3400 Equestrian Club Drive
Wellington, FL
pbiec.coth.com

MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES
Mount Washington Observatory Summit Snowcat Day Trips
Feb. 3, 14, 24, 2020
March 2, 13, 2020
Mount Washington, NH
mountwashington.org
Visit website for details.

2020 Harris Hill Ski Jump
Feb. 15–16, 2020
Mount Snow
Brattleboro, VT
harrishillskijump.com; mountsnow.com
Watch jumpers shoot at speeds of 60 mph before soaring more than 300 feet in the air.

GARDENS/PARKS
Foundations In Gardening:
Gardening In The Shade
Feb. 8, 2020
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens,
and Arboretum
101 Ferry Rd.
Bristol, RI
blithewold.org

History of Camellias in Boston
March 7, 2020
Lyman Estate Greenhouses
185 Lyman St.
Waltham, MA
my.historicnewengland.org
Lecture and greenhouse tour.

Boston Flower and Garden Show
March 11–15, 2020
The Seaport World Trade Center
200 Seaport Blvd.
Boston, MA
masshort.org

BOOKS/LECTURES/TALKS
Mark Abbott, President and
Director of WHOI
Feb. 1, 2020
Cape Cod Museum of Art
60 Hope Lane
Dennis, MA
ccmoa.org
“80 Years of Ocean Exploration and Discovery”

Sleighing In Northern New England
Feb. 4, 2020
Exeter Historical Society
47 Front St.
Exeter, NH
exeterhistory.org
Development and design from 1700 to 1920 with Ann Miles.

Historically Speaking: Thurgood Marshall—A Conversation Between Spencer Crew and Juan Williams
Feb. 10, 2020
National Museum of African
American History & Culture
1400 Constitution Ave.
NW, Washington, DC
Acclaimed historian, and NMAAHC intersim director, Dr. Spencer R. Crew will be interviewed by Juan Williams, co-host of FOX News Channel’s The Five, about his recently published biography of America’s first black supreme court justice. Entitled Thurgood Marshall: A Life in an American History, the book chronicles Marshall’s legendary career as a civil rights litigator and founder of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Book sale and signing courtesy of Smithsonian Enterprises; nmaaahc.si.edu

DANCE
Philadanco!
Feb. 1, 2020
Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre
219 Tremont St.
Boston, MA
globalartslive.org

Game Changers
Feb. 7–9, 2020
The Vets
One Avenue of the Arts
Providence, RI
festivalballetprovidence.org

Urbanity NEXT
Feb. 21–23, 2020
Multicultural Arts Center
Cambridge, MA
urbanitydance.org

THEATER
Admissions
Through Feb. 9, 2020
The Gamm Theatre
1245 Jefferson Blvd.
Warwick, RI
gammtheatre.org
By Joshua Harmon.
Other Desert Cities
Feb. 7–23, 2020
Playhouse
2 Scout Rd.
East Walpole, MA
footlighters.com
Written by Jon Robin Baitz.

Assassins
Feb. 13–March 1, 2020
Gertrude Lawrence Stage
The Historic Dennis Union Church
713 Rte. 6A
Dennis, MA
eventidearts.org

MUSIC
New England Brass Band
Feb. 8, 2020
Sandwich Arts Alliance Center
124 Rt. 6A
Sandwich, MA
sandwichartsalliance.org
Guided by the distinguished Stephen Bulla, former chief arranger for the “President Own” US Marine Band.

Rossini, Reed and Raum
Feb. 9, 2020
Dartmouth High School Auditorium
555 Bakerville Rd.
Dartmouth, MA
tricountysymphonicband.org
Featuring Angel Subero, trombonist.

Winter Music Series: Opera’s Greatest Romantic Arias
Feb. 14, 2020
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens, and Arboretum
101 Ferry Rd.
Bristol, RI
blithewold.org

Livingston Taylor
Feb. 14, 2020
The Dana Center
St. Anselm College
100 St. Anselm Dr.
Manchester, NH
anselm.edu

The Duke Robillard Quartet
Feb. 15, 2020
St. Michael’s Church
399 Hope St.
Bristol, RI
ccsatsm.org

Performing Artists in Residence Concert
Feb. 23, 2020
Clark Art Institute
225 South St.
Williamstown, MA
clarkart.edu
Jeewon Park, piano & Edward Arron, cello.

Walden Chamber Players
Feb. 23, 2020
Westport Point United Methodist
1912 Main Rd.
Westport, MA
concertsatthepoint.org

Winter Concert: Blue
March 8, 2020
Commonwealth College Center
777 Elsbree St.
Fall River, MA
fallriversymphonyorchestra.org

Vino, Vidi, Vici
March 15, 2020
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens,
and Arboretum
101 Ferry Rd.
Bristol, RI
blithewold.org
Opera, dinner optional.

Celebrating The March
March 22, 2020
Fireman Performing Arts Center @ Hoyt Hall
Tabor Academy
235 Front St.
Marion, MA
tricountysymphonicband.org
Featuring David Paff, euphonium soloist.

MUSEUMS
Emulating Antiquity: 19 century European Sculpture
Through Feb. 16, 2020
Hood Museum of Art
Dartmouth College
6 East Wheelock St.
Hanover, NH
[email protected]
Exhibition Curator: Katherine W. Hart

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Orchids: Feb. through March
25 Evans Way
Boston, MA
gardnermuseum.org
Courtyard Display

Lincoln’s Birthday Celebration
Feb. 8, 2020
Arnold House
487 Great Road
Lincoln, RI
my.historicnewengland.org
Tour the museum, and enjoy
some birthday cake.

Opening Celebration: Boston’s Apollo
Feb. 11, 2020
Throughout the Museum
Gardner Museum
25 Evans Way
Boston, MA
gardnermuseum.org
Exclusive to Friends of Fenway Court Patrons. Visit website for complete listing of upcoming
Patron events.

Mural: Jackson Pollak | Katharina Grosse
Through Feb. 23, 2020
Charlotte F. and Irving W. Rabb Gallery
Museum of Fine Arts Boston
465 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA
mfa.org
“Abstraction on a massive scale”

Boston Made Arts and Crafts Jewelry and Metalwork
Through March 29, 2020
Rita J. and Stanley H. Kaplan
Family Foundation Gallery
Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA
mfa.org
“More than a style, a philosophy.”

ART
Valentines Day Floral Design
Feb. 12, 2020
Putnam Building
900 Washington St.
Wellesley, MA
Presented by the Mass. Horticultural Society.
masshort.org

EXHIBITIONS
2020 Annual Winter Juried Show
Feb. 2 - April 18, 2020
The Art Complex Museum
189 Alden St.
Duxbury, MA
artcomplex.org

Photo Exhibition Opening Reception
Feb. 2, 2020
Creative Arts Center
154 Crowell Rd.
Chatham, MA
capecodcreativearts.org
The winners of the 2020 photo contest.

Tiffany Glass: Painting with Color and Light
Through March 1, 2020
Rosecliff
548 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org
Organized by The Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass in New York City.

GALA EVENTS
Taste America Boston Gala Dinner
Feb. 7, 2020
State Room
60 State St., 33rd. Floor
Boston, MA
jamesbeard.org

35th McCloy Viennese Ball
Feb. 8, 2019
Harvard Club
374 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston, MA
facebook.com; en.wikipedia.org

Herreshoff Frostbite Bash 2020
Feb. 8 2020
Herreshoff Marine Museum/America’s Cup Hall of Fame
One Burnside St.
Bristol, RI; frostbitebash.com

The 12th Annual Boston Winter Ball
Feb. 8, 2020
Fairmont Copley Plaza
138 Saint James Ave.
Boston, MA
bostonwinterball.com
A Black Tie benefit to support The Corey C. Griffin Foundation.

Matty Gala 2020
Feb. 8, 2020
The Barn
461 Main St.
Pawtucket, RI
epilepsynewengland.org

The Jane Austen Ball
Feb. 15, 2020
Old Town Hall
32 Derby Sq.
Salem, MA; vintagedancers.org

Ocean House Roaring 1920’s Black & White Ball
Feb. 21, 2020
Ocean House
Watch Hill, RI; jonnycake.org
Benefits the Jonnycake Center of Westerly.

29th Annual St. Jude Tomorrownite Gala
March 7, 2020
Mandarin Oriental
776 Boylston St.
Boston, MA; stjude.org

The 2020 Hasbro Children’s Hospital Heroes Ball & Auction
March 7, 2020
Rhode Island Convention Center
Providence, RI
giving.lifespan.org

THE MAKE-A-WHISH® GALA
April 4, 2020
InterContinental Boston
Boston, MA
massri.wish.org

28th Annual Newport Symposium* & Gala Dinner at the Breakers
April 16–18, 2020
Rosecliff & The Newport Marriott
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org
*Discount prior to February 15, 2020 Gala Dinner by separate ticket.

NEC Annual Scholarship Gala
May 2, 2020
Jordan Hall
Boston, MA
necmusic.edu

The McCourt Foundation Gala & Auction
May 8, 2020
Boston Harbor Hotel
Boston, MA
mccourtfoundation.org
Support the Foundation’s commitment to fight neurologic diseases.

Rainforest Alliance Gala
May 13, 2020
American Museum of Natural History
New York, NY
rainforest-alliance.org
Register for advance tickets.

COMEDY
Rhode Island Blue Star Moms
Feb. 27, 2020
Comedy Connection Rhode Island
39 Warren Ave.
East Providence, RI
ricomedyconnection.com
A Night Of Laughs To Support Blue Star Moms.

ANTIQUES /AUCTIONS
European Art & Old Masters
Feb. 18, 2020
Freeman‘s
2400 Market Street (new location)
Philadelphia, PA

European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Feb. 14, 2020
Skinner
63 Park Plaza
Boston, MA

English & Continental Furniture/Old Masters
Feb.5, 2020
Doyle
175 East 87th Street
New York, NY

Winter Auction Weekend
Feb. 28, 29 & March 1, 2020
Thomaston Place Auction Gallery
51 Atlantic Hwy
Thomaston, ME
Winter Auction Weekend

Spirits
TBA-Feb. 2020
Sotheby’s
1334 York Ave., New York, NY

TOURS
Celebrate Black History Month:
Focus on African Arts
Through Feb. 27, 2020
The Met Fifth Avenue
1000 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY
Celebrate Black History Month by exploring the rich artistic achievements of sub-Saharan Africa in The Met’s collection of African art. Look closely at landmark masterpieces that encompass a millennium of art in a variety of media, ranging from the ubiquitous wood to humble clay, precious ivory, and refined beadwork. Discover the endless creativity and talent of African artists.
Guided tour free with admission.

DELICIOUS
Wine Tasting and Talk of Boston Developed Heirloom Grape Varieties
Feb. 8, 2020
The Gardens at Elm Bank
900 Washington St.
Wellesley, MA
masshort.org/educationevents
Valentine’s Day Dinner
Feb. 8, 2020
Buckingham-Hall House
Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville Ave.
Mystic, CT
mysticseaport.org
Limited to 4 couples, or 8 individuals.

2020 Winter Wine Festival
Through Feb. 16, 2020
Wentworth By The Sea Hotel
588 Wentworth Rd.
New Castle, NH
winterwinefestival.com
“A Celebration of Wine, Food and Song.”

Boston Wine Expo
Through March 27, 2020
Seaport World Trade Center & Seaport Hotel
Boston, MA
bostonwinefestival.net

Allyn’s Lodge Remote Fireside Dining
March 13, 2020
Allyn’s Lodge
Lincoln Peak
Warren, VT
sugarbush.com
Fireside, champagne toast and five-course dinner by candlelight. Guided hike arrival & ski/snowboard departure or heated snowcat transportation.


SPECIAL EVENTS
Palm Beach Hot Pink
Luncheon & Symposium
Feb. 6, 2020
The Breakers
1 S County Rd.
Palm Beach, Florida
bcrf.org
A Breast Cancer Research Foundation event honoring Ronnie Heyman.

32nd Annual Newport Winter Festival
Feb. 14–23, 2020
Newport, RI
newportwinterfestival.com

That’s A-Moray - A Special
Valentine’s Day Event For
Lovers Of The Ocean
Feb. 14, 2020
New England Aquarium
Boston, MA
Member Event/Ticket Required.
Must be age 21 or over.

Home Show Boston
Feb. 21–23, 2020
Seaport World Trade Center
200 Seaport Blvd.
Boston, MA
newenglandhomeshows.com

Wine Women & Shoes
March 14, 2020
The Mar-A-Lago Club
Palm Beach, Florida
winewomenandshoes.com
Benefiting the expansion and enhanced life-saving services at Big Dog Ranch Rescue. The largest, cage-free dog rescue in the US.

LoveBash For Animals
March 20, 2020
Potter League
87 Oliphant Lane
Middletown, RI
potterleague.org
A benefit for the Potter League.
Save the date.

FAMILY
The Children’s Museum Of
Greater Fall River
Closed Mon. & Tues.
441 North Main St.
Fall River, MA
cmgfr.org

15th Annual Osterville Chocolate Festival
Feb. 8, 2020
Osterville Village Library: Atrium
Osterville, MA
ostervillevillagelibrary.org
Chocolate Dessert Contest, Children’s events, Dog Parade and “Valentine” events in the shops.

NAUTICALRhode Island Boat Show
Jan. 3 - 5, 2020
Rhode Island Convention Center
1 Sabin St.
Providence, RI
riboatshow.com

Naples Boat Show
Jan. 16 - 19, 2020
Naples, FL
paradisecoast.com

New York Boat Show
Jan. 22 - 26, 2020
Javits Center
New York, NY
nyboatshow.com

New England Boat Show
Feb. 8 - 16, 2020
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
Boston, MA
newenglandboatshow.com

Miami International Boat Show
Feb. 13 - 17, 2020
Miami Marine Stadium
Park & Basin, Virginia Key
3501 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, FL
miamiboatshow.com

Palm Beach International Boat Show
March 26 - 29, 2020
101 S. Flagler Dr.
West Palm Beach, FL
pbboatshow.com

BOOKS/LECTURES/TALKS
Introduction to Plimoth Plantation: Henry Hornblower’s Vision
Jan. 8, 2020
Visitor Center
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Ave.
Plymouth, MA
plimoth.org
Tom Begley, will discuss the Museum’s archaeological roots. Funded by Mass Humanities.

Ahab’s Rolling Sea: A Natural
History of Moby-Dick
Jan. 16, 2020
Herreshoff Marine Museum/
America’s Cup Hall of Fame
One Burnside St.
Bristol, RI
Book signing with Richard J. King.

The Art and Design of Spider Silk
Talk: Jan. 16, 2020
Exhibition: Through April 19, 2020
RISD Museum
Providence, RI
risdmuseum.org
Registration required.

Mark Abbott, President and
Director of WHOI
Feb. 1, 2020
Cape Cod Museum of Art
60 Hope Lane
Dennis, MA
ccmoa.org
“80 Years of Ocean Exploration and Discovery”

Sleighing In Northern New England
Feb. 4, 2020
Exeter Historical Society
47 Front St.
Exeter, NH
exeterhistory.org
Development and design from
1700 to 1920 with Ann Miles.

EQUESTRIAN
Winter Equestrian Festival
Jan. 8 - March 29, 2020
Palm Beach International Equestrian Center
3400 Equestrian Club Drive
Wellington, FL
pbiec.coth.com

MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES
Mount Washington Observatory
Summit Snowcat Day Trips
Jan. 6, 20, 24, 2020
Feb. 3, 14, 24, 2020
March 2, 13, 2020
Mount Washington, NH
mountwashington.org
Visit website for details.


13th Annual Moosehead Lake Togue Ice Fishing Derby
Jan. 24 - 26, 2020
65 Pritham Ave.
Greenville, ME
nrecmoosehead.org
With NASCAR personality
Ricky Craven

20th Annual NH Sanctioned & Jackson Invitational Snow Sculpting Competition
Jan. 24 - 26, 2020
Black Mountain
Jackson, NH; jacksonnh.com

GARDENS/PARKS
Jumpstart Spring - Forcing Bulbs
Jan. 15, 2020
Dana Greenhouse
The Arnold Arboretum
of Harvard University
1050 Centre St.
Boston, MA
arboretum.harvard.edu
Pre-register by Jan. 13, 2020
DANCE
Beginner’s Tap
Jan. 9 - March 12, 2020
Stadium Theatre Performing
Arts Center & Conservatory
28 Monument Sq.
Woonsocket, RI
stadiumtheatre.com
Instructor: Jennifer Webb
Ages 12 and up

Rubberband
Jan. 15, 2020
The Martha’s Vineyard
Performing Arts Center
Chilmark, MA
danceyard.org

Rubberband (Winter Dance Fest)
Jan. 25, 2020
Cutler Majestic Theatre
219 Tremont St.
Boston, MA
rbdg.ca

Philadanco!
Feb. 1, 2020
Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre
219 Tremont St.
Boston, MA
globalartslive.org

Game Changers
Feb. 7 - 9, 2020
The Vets
One Avenue of the Arts
Providence, RI
festivalballetprovidence.org

Urbanity NEXT
Feb. 21 - 23, 2020
Multicultural Arts Center
Cambridge, MA
urbanitydance.org

THEATER
Admissions
Jan. 16 - Feb. 9, 2020
The Gamm Theatre
1245 Jefferson Blvd.
Warwick, RI
gammtheatre.org
By Joshua Harmon.

Other Desert Cities
Feb. 7 - 23, 2020
Playhouse
2 Scout Rd.
East Walpole, MA
footlighters.com
Written by Jon Robin Baitz

Assassins
Feb. 13 - March 1, 2020
Gertrude Lawrence Stage
The Historic Dennis Union Church
713 Rte. 6A
Dennis, MA
eventidearts.org

MUSIC
New Years Day Party
Jan. 1, 2020 at 3 p.m.
Barnstable Performing Arts Center
744 West Main St.
Hyannis, MA
capesymphony.org
Tickets online.

Chanty Blast and Pub Sing
Jan. 4, 2020
Frohsinn German Club
54 Greenmanville Ave.
Mystic, CT
mysticseaport.org
Across the street from the Mystic Seaport Museum

Afro-Cuban All Stars
Jan. 11, 2020
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusettts Ave.
Boston, MA
globalartslive.org

CHEIKH LO
Jan. 13, 2020
City Winery
80 Beverly St. at One Canal
Boston, MA; globalartslive.org

Harlem Gospel Choir--
Joyful Noise Concert
Jan. 18, 2020
Sanders Theatre
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
harlemgospelchoir.com

Passport To Africa
Jan. 25 - 26, 2020
Barnstable Performing Arts Center
744 West Main St., Hyannis, MA
capesymphony.org

Performing Artists in
Residence Concert
Feb. 23, 2020
Clark Art Institute
225 South St.,
Williamstown, MA
clarkart.edu
Jeewon Park, piano and Edward Arron, cello
Walden Chamber Players
Feb. 23, 2020
Westport Point United Methodist
1912 Main Rd.
Westport, MA
concertsatthepoint.org

Winter Concert: Blue
March 8, 2020
Commonwealth College Center
777 Elsbree St.
Fall River, MA
fallriversymphonyorchestra.org

ART
Alicja Kwade: In Between Glances
Through Jan. 5, 2020
Hayden and Reference Galleries
MIT List Visual Arts Center
20 Ames St., Bldg. E15
Cambridge, MA
listart.mit.edu

Hood Museum of Art
Dartmouth College
6 East Wheelock St.
Hanover, NH
[email protected]

EXHIBITIONS
On The Grounds: Alfred Glover
Through Jan. 12, 2020
The Art Complex Museum
189 Alden St.
Duxbury, MA
artcomplex.org

Kimsooja: Archive of Mind
Through Jan. 19, 2020
Peabody Essex Museum
East India Square
161 Essex St.
Salem, MA
866-745-1876; pem.org

Photo Exhibition Opening Reception
Feb. 2, 2020
Creative Arts Center
154 Crowell Rd.
Chatham, MA
capecodcreativearts.org
The winners of the 2020 photo contest.

Tiffany Glass: Painting with Color and Light
Through March 1, 2020
Rosecliff
548 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org
Organized by The Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass in New York City
GALA EVENTS
Herreshoff Frostbite Bash 2020
Feb. 8, 2020
Herreshoff Marine Museum/
America’s Cup Hall of Fame
One Burnside St.
Bristol, RI
frostbitebash.com

The 12th Annual Boston
Winter Ball
Feb. 8, 2020
Fairmont Copley Plaza
138 Saint James Ave.
Boston, MA
bostonwinterball.com
A Black Tie benefit to support
The Corey C. Griffin Foundation.

Matty Gala 2020
Feb. 8, 2020
The Barn
461 Main St., Pawtucket, RI
epilepsynewengland.org

29th Annual St. Jude
Tomorrownite Gala
March 7, 2020
Mandarin Oriental
776 Boylston St.
Boston, MA; stjude.org

The 2020 Hasbro Children’s
Hospital Heroes Ball & Auction
March 7, 2020
Rhode Island Convention Center
Providence, RI
giving.lifespan.org

THE MAKE-A-WISH® GALA
April 4, 2020
InterContinental Boston
Boston, MA
massri.wish.org

NEC Annual Scholarship Gala
May 2, 2020
Jordan Hall
Boston, MA; necmusic.edu

The McCourt Foundation
Gala & Auction
May 8, 2020
Boston Harbor Hotel
Boston, MA
mccourtfoundation.org
Support the Foundation’s
commitment to fight neurologic diseases
MUSEUMS
Han Hofmann: The Nature
of Abstraction
Through Jan. 5, 2020
Peabody Essex Museum
East India Square
161 Essex St.
Salem, MA
pem.org

Flora in Winter 2020
Jan. 23 - 26, 2020
Opening Party: Jan. 24, 2020
Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury St.
Worcester, MA
worcesterart.org

New England Air Museum
Closed Christmas &
New Year’s Day
36 Perimeter Rd.
Windsor Locks, CT
neam.org

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans Way
Boston, MA
gardnermuseum.org

COMEDY
Sebastian Maniscalco
March 27 - 28, 2020
Mohegan Sun Arena
Uncasville, CT
sebastianlive.com

ANTIQUES /AUCTIONS  
The Antique Collectibles Show
Jan. 1, 2020
Sturbridge Host Hotel & Convention Center
Sturbridge, MA
theantiquecollectiblesshow.com

The Winter Show Opening Night Party
Jan. 23, 2020
Park Avenue Armory
Park Avenue at 67th Street
New York, NY
thewintershow.org
Show runs: Jan. 24 through
Feb. 2, 2020

TOURS
White House Tour
Washington, DC
whitehouse.gov
Self-guided tour request
submitted through your Member of Congress.
Limited availability.

PHOTOGRAPHY/FILM
Cape Cod and the Islands:
Light Beyond Vision
Through Jan. 10, 2020
The ArtSpace Gallery
63 Summer St.
Maynard, MA
artspacemaynard.com
Photography by Andrew Child

Photo Revolution:
Andy Warhol
to Cindy Sherman
Through Feb. 16, 2020
Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury St.
Worcester, MA
worcesterart.org

DELICIOUS
Boston Wine Expo
Jan. 10 - March 27, 2020
Seaport World Trade Center
& Seaport Hotel
Boston, MA
bostonwinefestival.net

Allyn’s Lodge Remote
Fireside Dining
Jan. 17, Feb. 14, 18, 20 and
March 13, 2020
Allyn’s Lodge
Lincoln Peak
Warren, VT
sugarbush.com
Fireside, champagne toast and five-course dinner by candlelight. Guided hike arrival & ski/snowboard departure or heated snowcat transportation.

SPECIAL EVENTS
Boston Wine Festival
Jan. 10, - March 27, 2020
Boston Harbor Hotel
70 Rowes Wharf
Boston, MA
bostonwinefestival.net

New England International Auto Show
Jan. 16 - 20, 2020
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
415 Summer St.
Boston, MA
bostonautoshow.com

Burns Night
Jan. 25, 2020
Hamilton Hall (Est. 1805)
9 Chestnut St.
Salem, MA
Pay tribute to Scottish
poet Robert Burns.
Appetizers & whisky
tasting. Three-course meal, Scottish music & garb

LoveBash For Animals
March 20, 2020
Potter League
87 Oliphant Lane
Middletown, RI
potterleague.org
A benefit for the Potter
League. Save the date.

FAMILY
The Children’s Museum
Of Greater Fall River
Closed Mon. & Tues.
441 North Main St.
Fall River, MA
cmgfr.org

Mystic Aquarium
Trainer Days:
Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2020
55 Coogan Blvd.
Mystic, CT
mysticaquarium.org

Stowe Winter Carnival
Jan. 23 - 26, 2020
Stowe, VT
gostowe.com

15th Annual Osterville Chocolate Festival
Feb. 8, 2020
Osterville Village Library:
Atrium
Osterville, MA
ostervillevillagelibrary.org
Chocolate Dessert Contest, Children’s events,
Dog Parade and “Valentine” events in the shops.

OUTDOORS
First Day Hike
Jan. 1, 2020
Fruitlands Museum
102 Prospect Hill Rd.
Harvard, MA
thetrustees.org

A Wish Come True’s
16th Annual Polar Plunge:
“Freezin For A Reason”
Jan. 1, 2020
Easton’s Beach Club House
Easton’s Beach
175 Memorial Blvd.
Newport, RI
awish.org

Never Summer Snowboards Demo Day
Jan. 25, 2020
Mt. Ellen Base Lodge
Sugarbush Resort
102 Forest Drive
Warren, VT
sugarbush.com
Test the cutting-edge snowboards yourself.

Cuttyhunk Ferry Company
March 30 and April 13, 2020 | Seal Cruises
66B State Pier, South Bulkhead
New Bedford, MA
cuttyhunkferryco.com
Lunch served onboard. Reservations required

BOOKS/LECTURES/TALKS
Dasher
December 7, 2019
2:00 PM–3:00 PM
Rudolph who? Bring in the Holiday season with author and illustrator Matt Tavares as he tells the story of an unexpected Christmas heroine in his new picture book, DASHER. At the event, Matt will read from his new picture book, do a drawing demonstration, and sign copies.
An Unlikely Story
111 South Street
Plainville, MA 02762

The Seine Comes to America
Dec 9 at 7 PM
Charlton Business College auditorium. For more information contact Maria Sanguinetti at [email protected] or by calling 508-991-5096.

Shaker Collection
Dec. 12, 2019
Art Complex Museum
189 Alden St., Duxbury, MA
artcomplex.org; 781-934-6634
[email protected]
RSVP required.

EQUESTRIAN
A Place For Four Seasons
Ride through Lincoln Woods State Parks 600 acres on safe, comfortable horses.
Sunset Stables
1 Twin River Road
Lincoln, RI
It’s a wonderful winter experience that makes great memories! sunsetstablesri.com

Equestrian Histories -
New England’s Connection
to the Horse
Through Dec. 2019
Wenham Museum
132 Main St.
Wenham, MA
wenhammuseum.org

Sleigh Rides
Franconia Inn
1172 Easton Rd., Franconia, NH
(603) 823-5542
The Franconia Inn’s antique sleigh, which seats six adults comfortably, is pulled by a Belgian draft horse for a 30-minute ride. Blankets are provided in abundance. Feel free to bring hot beverages and tasty treats to accompany you on the quiet journey that only winter can promise.
Omni Mount Washington Resort
310 Mt Washington Hotel Rd.
Bretton Woods
As long as there’s snow on the ground you can take either a one-horse drawn or Austrian (two horses) sleigh ride through the countryside. The Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods has daily sleigh ride options.

MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES
NYE Torchlight Parade & Fireworks
Dec. 31, 2019
Mount Snow
39 Mount Snow Rd.
West Dover, VT
mountsnow.com

Mount Washington Observataory
Summit Snowcat Day Trips
Jan. 6, 20, 24, 2020
Feb. 3, 14, 24, 2020
March 2, 13, 2020
Mount Washington, NH
mountwashington.org
Visit website for details.

NAUTICAL
Boat Show
Jan. 16 - 19, 2020
Naples, FL
paradisecoast.com

New York Boat Show
Jan. 22 - 26, 2020
Javits Center
New York, NY
nyboatshow.com

GARDENS/PARKS
Gardens Aglow
Nov. 29 - Dec. 29, 2019
Heritage Museums & Gardens
67 Grove St.
Sandwich, MA
heritagemuseumsandgardens.org

DANCE
Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff
Dec. 1 & Dec. 3 - 6, 2019
Rosecliff Mansion
548 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI
islandmovingco.org

Luminarium Dance Company
Dec. 6 & 7, 2019
Multicultural Arts Center
Cambridge, MA
luminariumdance.org

Festival Ballet
Dec. 13 - 15, 2019 | The Nutcracker
825 Hope St., Providence, RI
festivalballetprovidence.org

Beginner’s Tap
Jan. 9 - March 12, 2020
Stadium Theatre Performing
Arts Center & Conservatory
28 Monument Sq.
Woonsocket, RI
stadiumtheatre.com
Instructor: Jennifer Webb
Ages 12 and up.

THEATER
The Trial Of Ebenezer Scrooge
Dec. 6 - 15, 2019
Epping Playhouse
38c Ladd’s Lane
Epping, NH
eppingtheater.org

Something Rotten!
Through Dec. 8, 2019
Cape Rep Theatre
3299 Rte 6A
Brewster, MA
caperep.org

It’s A Wonderful Life
Dec. 5 - 22, 2019
1245 Jefferson Blvd.
Warwick, RI
gammtheatre.org
A Live Radio Play.

Mystery at the Museum: The Last Noël
Dec. 7, 14, 21 & 28 2019
Griswold House
Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI
newportartmuseum.org

MUSIC
Fireside Christmas Concerts
Dec. 6 & 8, 2019
Linden Place Mansion
Bristol, RI
lindenplace.org
With Tenor, Michael DiMucci. $20

Annual Children’s Christmas Concert
Dec. 8, 2019
Sippican School
17 Spring St.
Marion, MA
tricoountysymphonicband.org

Concerts at the Point
Dec. 8, 2019 | Attacca Quartet
United Methodist Church
1912 Main Rd.
Westport, MA
concertsatthepoint.org

Music and Mimosas:  Brunch at the Currier
Dec. 8, 2019
Currier Museum of Art
150 Ash St.
Manchester, NH
603-669-6144x108; currier.org
Reservations required.

“In The Mood” World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra
Dec. 10, 2019
Omni Mount Washington Resort
310 Mount Washington Hotel Rd.
Bretton Woods, NH
omnihotels.com

Ring out the Bells!
Dec. 14 & 15, 2019
Taunton High School
50 Williams St.
Taunton, MA
smfconline.org

Southcoast Community Chorale Holiday Favorites, Carols & Bach’s Magnificat
Dec. 15, 2019
Good Shepherd Parish
1598 South Main St.
Fall River, MA
sccchorale.com
Directed by Frank Wilhelm

Annual Holiday Concert
Dec. 21 & 22, 2019
DAR/Constitution Hall
1776 D St. NW
Washington, D.C.
navyband.navy.mil

ART
Foundry Artist Show
Dec. 6 - 8, 13 - 15, 2019
Pawtucket Armory Center
for the Arts
172 Exchange St.
Pawtucket, RI
foundryshow.com

Boston Sculptors Gallery
Through Dec. 8, 2019
Mags Harries - Fafnir Adamites
Dec. 11 - Jan. 26, 2020
John Anderson - Jeffu Warmouth
486 Harrison Ave.
Boston, MA
bostonsculptors.com

Alicja Kwade: In Between Glances
Through Jan. 5, 2020
Hayden and Reference Galleries
MIT List Visual Arts Center
20 Ames St., Bldg. E15
Cambridge, MA
listart.mit.edu

Hood Museum of Art
Dartmouth College
6 East Wheelock St.
Hanover, NH
[email protected]

EXHIBITIONS
Made in Snow
Through Dec. 30, 2019
Sandwich Glass Museum
126 Main St.
Sandwich, MA
sandwichglassmuseum.org

On The Grounds: Alfred Glover
Through Jan. 12, 2020
The Art Complex Museum
189 Alden St.
Duxbury, MA
artcomplex.org

Kimsooja: Archive of Mind
Through Jan. 19, 2020
Peabody Essex Museum
East India Square
161 Essex St.
Salem, MA
866-745-1876; pem.org

MUSEUMS
Christmas By Candlelight
Dec. 6 - 8, 13 - 15,
20 - 23, 27 - 29, 2019
Old Sturbridge Village
Sturbridge, MA
osv.org

Osterville Historical Museum’s Festival of Trees
Dec. 6 & 7, 2019
155 West Bay Rd.
Osterville, MA
ostervillemuseum.org
Part of the 50th Annual Osterville Village Stroll.

Hearthside House Museum
Dec. 7, 2019 | An American Girl Doll Christmas Party
Dec. 8 & 15, 2019 | Old-Fashioned Christmas Celebration
Dec. 14, 2019 | Old-Fashion Christmas Celebration by Candlelight
Dec. 28 & 29, 2019 | Home for the Holidays Guided
Candlelight Tours
677 Great Rd.
Lincoln, RI
hearthsidehouse.org; 401-726-0597

Grub With The Grinch & Hearthwarming
Dec. 14, 2019
Atwood Museum
347 Stage Harbor Rd.
Chatham, MA
chathamhistoricalsociety.org

Han Hofmann: The Nature of Abstraction
Through Jan. 5, 2020
Peabody Essex Museum
East India Square
161 Essex St.
Salem, MA
pem.org

COMEDY
Sebastian Maniscalco
March 27 & 28, 2020
Mohegan Sun Arena
Uncasville, CT
sebastianlive.com

ANTIQUES /AUCTIONS   
Holiday Antiques, Vintage,
Decorative Arts Show & Sale
Dec. 7 & 8, 2019
Shriners Auditorium
99 Fordham Rd.
Wilmington, MA
neantiqueshows.com

BOOKS/LECTURES/TALKS
2019 Christmas Book Sale
Dec. 8, 2019
Danversport Yacht Club
161 Elliott St., Danvers, MA
newenglandauthorsexpo.com
Tiffany Glass: Painting with
Color and Light
Opening Lecture and Reception: Dec. 8, 2019
Exhibition: Dec. 8, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Rosecliff
548 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org
Lindsy R. Parrott, Executive Director and Curator of The Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass.

Shaker Collection
Dec. 12, 2019
Art Complex Museum
189 Alden St.
Duxbury, MA
artcomplex.org;
781-934-6634;
[email protected]
RSVP required.

TOURS
Cohasset Commiunity Garden Club Yuletide House Tour
Dec. 5, 2019
Cohasset, MA
communitygardenclubofcohasset.org

28th Annual Holiday House Tour
Dec. 14, 2019 | Candlelight Tour
Dec. 15, 2019 | Afternoon Tour
Begins: Wamsutta Club
427 County St.
New Bedford, MA
nbpresevationsociety.org
Optional pre-tour brunch.

White House Tour
Washington, DC
whitehouse.gov
Self-guided tour request
submitted through your Member of Congress. Limited availability.

Newport Historical Society Holiday Lantern Tours
Newport, RI
newporthistorytours.org
“Learn how Newporters did,
or didn’t observe the holidays.”

PHOTOGRAPHY/FILM
Wild NH Photo Contest Exhibit
Through Dec. 7, 2019
NH Audubon Massabesic Center
26 Audubon Way
Auburn, NH; nhaudubon.org

“On The Wind” Through Dec. 2019
Fine Arts Gallery Cape Cod Maritime Museum
135 South St.
Hyannis, MA
508-775-1723 capecodmaritimemuseum.org
Featuring the works of Ed Gifford.

48th Annual Christmas in Newport Candlelight Tour of Historic Homes
Dec. 28, 2019
Newport, RI
christmasinnewport.org

Photo Revolution: Andy Warhol to Cindy Sherman
Through Feb. 16, 2020
Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA
worcesterart.org

DELICIOUS
23rd Annual Inn to Inn Cookie and Candy Tour®
Dec. 14 & 15, 2019
Country Inns
Jackson to Eaton, NH
countryinnsinthewhitemountains.com; Self-guided.

Cooking for Chanukah
Dec. 18, 2019
Highfield Hall
56 Highfield Dr.
Falmouth, MA
highfieldhallandgardens.org
With Clulinary Directory, Gail Blakely, and guest chef Pamela Rothstein. Recipes and tastes provided.

WORKSHOPS
Soapmaking For The Holidays
Dec. 6, 2019
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center
928 White Oaks Rd.
Laconia, NH
prescottfarm.org
Adults | Gingerbread, Pine or Peppermint.

Christmas Centerpiece Workshop
Dec. 15, 2019
Lyman Estate Greenhouses
185 Lyman St.
Waltham, MA
617-994-5913; my.historicnewengland.org

SPECIAL EVENTS
Christmas At The Newport Mansions
Through Jan. 1, 2020
Newport Mansions
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org
Boston Tuba Christmas
Date: TBA
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Boston, MA
faneuilhallmarketplace.com

46th Annual Nantucket Chamber Christmas Stroll
Dec. 6 - 8, 2019
Nantucket, MA
nantucketchamber.org
35th Annual Wassail Weekend
Dec. 13 - 15, 2019
Central & Elm Streets, Woodstock, VT
woodstockvt.com

Wreaths Across America Day
Dec. 14, 2019
Across the US and abroad.
wreathsacrossamerica.org
Volunteer or sponsor a wreath.
Remember, honor and teach.

Winter Solstice Celebration
Dec. 18, 2019
Ward Reservation
Andover and North Andover, MA
thetrustees.org
Space is limited. Pre-registration required.
Christmas Candlelight Service

Dec. 8, 2019 @ 3 pm
Union Church
Rt. 58
South Carver, MA
unionchurchsociety.com

FAMILY
Nikommo Winter Moon Celebration
Dec. 7, 2019
390 Summit Rd.
Exeter, RI
tomaquagmuseum.org
Annual Children’s Christmas Concert
Dec. 8, 2019
Sippican School
16 Spring St.
Marion, MA
tricountysymphonicband.org

Stowe Winter Carnival
Jan. 23 - 26, 2020
Stowe, VT
gostowe.com

The Children’s Museum Of
Greater Fall River
Closed Mon. & Tues.
441 North Main St.
Fall River, MAa
cmgfr.org

OUTDOORS
NBS Guided Bird Walk
Dec. 8 & 22, 2019
Norman Bird Sanctuary
583 Third Beach Rd.
Middletown, RI
normanbirdsanctuary.org

Ugly Sweater Holiday Brew
Moon Hike
Dec. 14, 2019
Rocky Woods
Medfield, MA
508-785-0339x3003; thetrustees.org
Registration required.

Cuttyhunk Ferry Company
66B State Pier, South Bulkhead
New Bedford, MA
cuttyhunkferryco.com

New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge
Jan. 1, 2020
Easton’s Beach
175 Memorial Blvd.
Newport, RI
awish.org


NAUTICAL

Modern Celestial Navigation
Nov. 2 -3, 2019
Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville Ave.
Mystic, CT
mysticseaport.org

New York Boat Show
Jan. 22 - 26, 2020
Javits Center
New York, NY
nyboatshow.com


EQUESTRIAN

Equine Affaire
Nov. 7 - 10, 2019
W. Springfield, MA
equineaffaire.com

Equestrian Histories -
New England’s Connection
to the Horse
Through Dec. 2019
Wenham Museum
132 Main St.
Wenham, MA
wenhammuseum.org


Mountain Sports

Burke Mountain Cubing
Fall 2019
Nov. 2, 2019
Burke Mountain
East Burke, VT
skiburke.com
World Cube Association
Competition. Spectators welcome.

Ski & Snowboard Expo
Nov. 14 - 17, 2019
Seaport World Trade Center
200 Seaport Blvd.
Boston, MA
skisnowexpo.com
Presented by Subaru of New England.


GARDENS/PARKS

Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
Nov. 1, 2019 | Foundations in Gardening
Preparing the Garden for Winter
101 Ferry Rd., Rt. 114; Bristol, RI
blithewold.org
Gardens, Houses, and Castles of Scotland
Nov. 15, 2019 | Informational Meeting
Berkshire Botanical Garden
5 West Stockbridge Rd.
Stockbridge, MA
Excursion May 21 - 28, 2020
berkshirebotanical.org


DANCE

Festival Ballet
Nov. 1 - 10, 2019 | Up Close On Hope: Program 1
Dec. 13 - 15, 2019 | The Nutcracker
825 Hope St.
Providence, RI
festivalballetprovidence.org

Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff
Nov. 27, 29 - Dec. 1 & Dec. 3 - 6, 2019
Rosecliff Mansion
548 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI
islandmovingco.org


THEATER

JQA
Through Nov. 17, 2019
The Gamm Theatre
1245 Jefferson Blvd.
Warwick, RI
gammtheatre.org


MUSIC

The Art Complex Museum
Nov. 3, 2019 | Aaron Larget-Caplan, classical guitar
189 Alden St.
Duxbury, MA
artcomplex.org
Concerts at the Point
Nov. 3, 2019 | Frisson Ensemble
Dec. 8, 2019 | Attacca Quartet
United Methodist Church
1912 Main Rd.
Westport, MA
concertsatthepoint.org

Duke Robillard
Nov. 9, 2019
The Spire Center for the Performing Arts
Plymouth, MA; spirecenter.org

U.S. Coast Guard and
Yale Bands in Concert
Nov. 17, 2019
Woolsey Hall
500 College St.
New Haven, CT
uscg.mil
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Band Concert
Nov. 24, 2019
Leamy Concert Hall
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
15 Mohegan Ave.
New London, CT
uscg.mil

Annual Holiday Concert
Dec. 21 & 22, 2019
DAR/Constitution Hall
1776 D St. NW
Washington, D.C.
Tickets available beginning
Nov. 12, 2019.
navyband.navy.mil


ART
Boston Sculptors Gallery
Nov. 6 - Dec. 8, 2019 |
Mags Harries - Fafnir Adamites
Dec. 11 - Jan. 26, 2020
John Anderson - Jeffu Warmouth
486 Harrison Ave.
Boston, MA
bostonsculptors.com

The Artists of the Long Point Gallery 1959 - 1999
Nov. 9, 2019
Cape Cod Museum of Art
60 Hope Lane
Dennis, MA
ccmoa.org
Tickets: $15
Artist Talk: Grace Hopkins
Paradise City Marlborough
Nov. 22 - 24, 2019
Royal Plaza Trade Center
Marlborough, MA
festivals.paradisecityarts.com

Alicja Kwade: In Between Glances
Through Jan. 5, 2020
Hayden and Reference Galleries
MIT List Visual Arts Center
20 Ames St., Bldg. E15
Atrium level
Cambridge, MA
listart.mit.edu

Hood Museum of Art
Dartmouth College
6 East Wheelock St.
Hanover, NH
[email protected]


EXHIBITIONS

John James Audubon:
Obsession Untamed
Through Nov. 3, 2019
Rosecliff
548 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, Ri
newportmansions.org

Kogei-Kyoto at
SA+C Boston
Through Nov. 10, 2019
Society of Arts + Crafts
100 Pier Four Blvd.
Boston, MA
societyofcrafts.org
This groups first American exhibition.

Steve Novick: Approximation
Through Nov. 10, 2019
The Art Complex Museum
189 Alden St.
Duxbury, MA
artcomplex.org

On The Grounds: Alfred Glover
Through Jan. 12, 2020
The Art Complex Museum
189 Alden St.
Duxbury, MA
artcomplex.org


MUSEUMS

Han Hofmann: The Nature of Abstraction
Through Jan. 5, 2020
Peabody Essex Museum
East India Square
161 Essex St.
Salem, MA
pem.org

Photo Revolution: Andy Warhol
to Cindy Sherman
Nov. 16 - Feb. 16, 2019
Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury St.
Worcester, MA
worcesterart.org

Pilgrim Monument and Museum
Nov. 27, 2019
1 High Pole Rd.
Provincetown, MA
pilgrim-monument.org
Annual lighting of
the Pilgrim Monument.


COMEDY

The Bit Players
Firehouse Theater
4 Equality Park Place
Newport, RI
firehousetheater.org

Juston McKinney
Nov. 30. 2019
The Flying Monkey
39 Main St.
flyingmonkeynh.com
Plymouth, NH


ANTIQUES /AUCTIONS

Doyle
175 East 87th St.  
New York, NY
doyle.com
Bonhams  
580 Madison Ave.
New York, NY
bonhams.com

American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts
Live Auction - Nov 12, 2019
333 Lots
freemansauction.com

20th Century Week
New York, 11–14 November 2019
Offered as part of Christie’s marquee 20th Century Week in November, Christie’s is delighted to present La Ménagerie, a curated auction including 31 works of sculpture and design based on artists’ interpretations of animals and wildlife.
christies.com

The Fall Auction
The Fall Auction features a well-curated selection of fine art, jewelry, silver, and decorative arts from private collections and estates. (In Boston).
groganco.com

43rd Annual Holiday Antiques Show & Sale
Nov. 29 & 30, 2019
Parish Center
Monument Rd. at Rte. 28
Orleans, MA
ccada.com
Sponsored by the Church of
the Holy Spirit.

Antique Show & Sale
Dec. 1, 2019
Royal Plaza Trade Center
181 Royal Plaza Dr.
Marlborough, MA
gurleyantiqueshows.com


BOOKS/LECTURES

Botanizing In The Land Of
The Blue Poppy - Yunnan
And Western China
Nov. 7, 2019
The Rhode Island Country Club
150 Nayatt Rd.
Barrington, RI
Pre-register @ blithewold.org
Speaker: Matt Mattuss.
Garden Design Luncheon,
Lecture & Book Signing.

“Rhode Island Shipwrecks:
An Evening of Maritime Misfortune in the Ocean State” by Charlotte Taylor
Nov. 14, 2019
Herreshoff Marine Museum /
America’s Cup Hall of Fame
One Burnside St.
Bristol, RI
herreshoff.org; 401-253-5000
Reception/Lecture tickets available online, by phone or at the door until sold out.

The Polar Bears of Churchill
Nov. 20, 2019
Bethlehem Public Library
2245 Main St.
Bethlehem, NH
nhaudubon.org
Bob Quinn on his recent visit
to Churchill, Manitoba.

Read/Eat/Chat
Nov. 21, 2019 | Rossetti: Painter and Poet  by J.B. Bullen
Newport Art Museum’s
John N.A. Griswold House
76 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI
newportartmuseum.org

Art-themed Book Club
Tiffany Glass: Painting with
Color and Light
Opening Lecture and Reception: Dec. 8, 2019
Exhibition: Dec. 8, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Rosecliff
548 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org
Lindsy R. Parrott, Executive Director and Curator
of The Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass.


TOURS

White House Tour
Washington, DC
whitehouse.gov
Self-guided tour request submitted through your Member of Congress. Limited availability.

PHOTOGRAPHY/FILM

Cindy Horowitz Photography Workshop
Nov. 8 - 11, 2019
Block Island, RI
cindywilsonphoto.com; blockislandchamber.com

Doc Follows MA & VT Based
Orchestra For Musicians with Mental Illness
Nov 13, 5:30 pm – Waltham Public Library,
735 Main Street, Waltham, MA
Nov 14, time TBD – Boston Public Library Grove
Hall Branch, 41 Geneva Ave, Dorchester, MA
orchestratingchangethefilm.com

Filmmakers Margie Friedman and Barbara Multer-Wellin
Photo Revolution: Andy Warhol
to Cindy Sherman
Nov. 16 - Feb. 16, 2020
Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury St.
Worcester, MA
worcesterart.org

Wild NH Photo Contest Exhibit
Through Dec. 7, 2019
NH Audubon Massabesic Center
26 Audubon Way
Auburn, NH
nhaudubon.org

DELICIOUS

Flag Hill Distillery & Winery
Tour & Tastings: Saturdays & Sundays
297 North River Rd., Rt. 155
Lee, NH;flaghill.com
The Whisky Extravaganza
Nov. 22, 2019
The Castle At Park Plaza
Boston, MA
thewhiskyextravaganza.com

23rd Annual Inn to Inn
Cookie and Candy Tour®
Dec. 14 & 15, 2019
Country Inns
Jackson to Eaton, NH
countryinnsinthewhitemountains.com
Self-guided.


WORKSHOPS

Hydrangea Success Series
Winterizing. Heritage Museums & Gardens; 67 Grove St.
Sandwich, MA
heritagemuseumsandgardens.org

Beginning Orchid Growing Workshop
Nov. 9, 2019
Lyman Estate Greenhouses
185 Lyman St.
Waltham, MA
my.historicnewengland.org
Advance ticket required.


SPECIAL EVENTS
Christmas At The Newport Mansions
Nov. 23 - Jan. 1, 2020
Newport Mansions
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org
Boston TubaChristmas
Date: TBA
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Boston, MA
faneuilhallmarketplace.com

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Nov. 28, 2019
Central Park West and
6th Ave.
New York, NY
macys.com


FAMILY

3rd Annual Blue Hills
Great Estates Fall Foliage Day
Nov. 2, 2019
Eustis Estate
1424 Canton Ave.
Milton, MA
historicnewengland.org

Elm City Kennel Club
Dog Show
Nov. 2, 2019
Young Building
Eastern States Exposition
1305 Memorial Ave.
West Springfield, MA
easternstatesexposition.com
All Breed Dog Show.

Turkey Trot
Nov. 16, 2019
Lloyd Center Bond Building
Potomska Rd.
Dartmouth, MA
lloydcenter.org
Pre-registration required
by 3 pm, Nov. 14, 2019.
Non-members: $7, family of four $21


25th Annual Original Castleberry Faire
Nov. 29 - Dec. 1, 2019
Shriner’s Auditorium
Wilmington, MA
castleberrryfairs.com

Annual Children’s Christmas Concert
Dec. 8, 2019
Sippican School
16 Spring St.
Marion, MA
tricountysymphonicband.org


OUTDOORS

Cuttyhunk Ferry Company Seal Watches call for details
66B State Pier, South Bulkhead
New Bedford, MA
cuttyhunkferryco.com

Veterans Day Parade
Nov. 11, 2019
Main St. from Oxford School
to Fairhaven High School
Fairhaven, MA
fairhaventours.com
Raising of the “Big Flag”, ceremony and cannon-firing in front of the high school.
America’s Hometown

Thanksgiving Celebration & Parade
Nov. 22 - 24, 2019
Downtown Plymouth &
Waterfront Court, Main and Water St.
Plymouth, MA
usathanksgiving.com
Thanksgiving Day Parade
In Connecticut, one of the country’s largest helium balloon parades takes place in Stamford on Sunday, Nov. 24. The parade steps off at noon on Summer Street at Hoyt Street and concludes on Atlantic Street, just a few blocks from the Stamford Metro-North Railroad Station. For more information visit stamford-downtown.com.



GALAS

2019 Gala: A Victorian
Masquerade
Oct. 5
The Breakers
Newport, RI
audrainautomuseum.org
 
Roaring Twenties Gala
Oct. 5
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum
295 West Avenue
Norwalk, CT
lockwoodmathewsmansion.com
Cocktails ~ Dinner
Black Tie or Period Attire

23rd Annual Boston International
Fine Art Show
Oct. 24–27
The Cyclorama at the
Boston Center for the Arts
539 Tremont St.
Boston, MA
fineartboston.com

Gala Preview, Weekend Show & Sale
8th Annual Gala ~ “Havana Artful Night”
Oct. 25
Boston, MA
arckboston.org
Support arts and STEM programs
for Boston Public Schools.


NAUTICAL

1st Annual 2019
Cape Cod Octunafest
Sept. 29–Oct. 5
Hyannis, MA; octunafest.com

United States Powerboat Show
Oct. 3–6
City Dock
Annapolis, MD
annapolisboashows.com

50th United States Sailboat Show
Oct. 10–14
City Dock
Annapolis, MD
annapolisboatshows.com


EQUESTRIAN

Myopia Polo
Through Sept.
435 Bay Rd.
South Hamilton, MA
myopiapolo.org
Visit website for scheduled events.Spectators welcome.


MOUNTAIN SPORTS

Killington Bike Park
Killington Rd.,Killington, VT
killington.com
Rentals, Instruction, Races,
Tours, and more.


GARDENS/PARKS

Fall Orchid Sale
Oct. 18
Lyman Estate Greenhouses
185 Lyman St.
Waltham, MA
my.historicnewengland.org


DANCE

The Nature of Light
Oct. 17, 18 & 19
Newport Congregational Church
73 Pelham St.
Newport, RI
islandmovingco.org
Evening Repertory Shows


THEATER

A Doll’s House, Part 2
Sept.–Oct
The Gamm Theatre
1245 Jefferson Blvd.
Warwick, RI
gammtheatre.org
By Lucas Hnath


MUSIC

Concerts For One
Sept. 20 - 29, 2019
Chinatown’s Chin Park
Boston, MA and
Harvard University’s
Science Center Plaza
Cambridge, MA
celebrityseries.org

Free 5,000 one-minute shows.
Ruggero Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci
Sept. 27–Oct. 6
DCR Steriti Memorial Rink
561 Commercial St.
Boston, MA
BLO.org
Boston Lyric Opera opens the
season with Rafael Rojas tenor and
Lauren Michelle soprano.

Concerts at the Point
Oct. 6
Westport Point United Methodist Church
1912 Main Rd.
Westport Point, MA
concertsatthepoint.org
Michael Bahmann &
Paul Cienniwa harpsichord duo.

The Art Complex Museum
Oct. 6 | Diana Fanning, piano
Nov. 3 | Aaron Larget-Caplan, classical guitar
189 Alden St.
Duxbury, MA
artcomplex.org


EXHIBITIONS

Howard Gardiner Cushing: The Beautiful Things of Life
Through Oct. 6
Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI
newportartmuseum.org

John James Audubon:
Obsession Untamed
Through Nov. 3
Rosecliff
548 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, Ri
newportmansions.org


MUSEUMS

Alicja Kwade - ParaPivot
Through Oct. 27
On the Iris and B. Gerald
Cantor Roof Garden
The Met Fifth Avenue
1000 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY
metmuseum.org/exhibitions
Berlin-based artist born 1979 Poland.

Lippitt House Museum
Through October
199 Hope St.
Providence, RI
preserveri.org

Springfield Museums
21 Edwards St., Springfield, MA
springfieldmuseums.org
Five museums single admission.

Smithsonian National Museum
of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave.
Washington, D.C.
naturalhistory.si.edu
Atrium First Floor Exhibit:
Mega-toothed Shark!


COMEDY

Wage House
560 Mineral Spring Ave.
Pawtucket, RI; wagehouse.com
Improv Comedy Theater


ANTIQUES /AUCTIONS

The ADA / Historic Deerfield
Antiques Show
Oct. 19 - 21, 2019
Hartford State Armory
360 Broad St., Hartford, CT
adadealers.com
To Benefit the CT Humane Society.


BOOKS/LECTURES

Modern Architecture Walking
Tour of Cambridge: Harvard
Oct. 12
Harvard GSD Main Entrance
48 Quincy St.
Cambridge, MA
my.historicnewengland.org
Advance tickets required.
Boston Book Festival 2019   
October 19 | Copley Square
October 20 | Roxbury
Boston, MA
bostonbookfest.org

“1620: The First Year”
Oct. 23
Sandwich Glass Museum
126 Main St., Sandwich, MA
sandwichglassmuseum.org
With Christopher Daley.


TOURS

Newport Mansions
The Breakers, the Elms,
Marble House & Rosecliff
Visit site for details on “Servant Life Tour” and “Beneath The Breakers Tour”
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org


PHOTOGRAPHY/FILM

Griffin Museum of Photography
67 Shore Rd., Winchester, MA
griffinmuseum.org

Photo Revolution: Andy Warhol
to Cindy Sherman
Nov. 16–Feb. 16
Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA
worcesterart.org


DELICIOUS

The Farmer’s Table
Oct. 4
Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm
5 Little’s Lane
Newbury, MA
my.historicnewengland.org
Multi-course farm-to-table dinner.
A 21+ event, $85

Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival
Oct. 23–27
Martha’s Vineyard, MA
mvfoodandwine.com


SPECIAL EVENTS

13th Annual Buzzards Bay
Watershed Ride
Oct. 6
Sakonnet Point, RI
to Woods Hole, MA
savebuzzardsbay.org
With 100, 75 and 35 mile options.
Pre-register online.

Voices of Hope Presents:
A Million Dreams
Oct. 12
Bill Hanney’s North
Shore Music Theatre
62 Dunham Rd.
Beverly, MA; nsmt.org
Auction and Performance.
VIP ticket includes post show party.
Benefiting Mass. General
Cancer Center.


OUTDOORS

Sachuest Point Night-Time Fishing
Sunset to Sunrise
Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge
Middletown, RI
rhodeislandpermits.recaccess.com
One night permit or Annual Permit Required.

Cuttyhunk Ferry Company
66B State Pier, South Bulkhead
New Bedford, MA
cuttyhunkferryco.com



GALAS

2019 Gala: A Victorian
Masquerade
Oct. 5
The Breakers
Newport, RI
audrainautomuseum.org
 
Roaring Twenties Gala
Oct. 5
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum
295 West Avenue
Norwalk, CT
lockwoodmathewsmansion.com
Cocktails ~ Dinner
Black Tie or Period Attire

23rd Annual Boston International
Fine Art Show
Oct. 24–27
The Cyclorama at the
Boston Center for the Arts
539 Tremont St.
Boston, MA
fineartboston.com

Gala Preview, Weekend Show & Sale
8th Annual Gala ~ “Havana Artful Night”
Oct. 25
Boston, MA
arckboston.org
Support arts and STEM programs
for Boston Public Schools.


NAUTICAL

1st Annual 2019
Cape Cod Octunafest
Sept. 29–Oct. 5
Hyannis, MA; octunafest.com

United States Powerboat Show
Oct. 3–6
City Dock
Annapolis, MD
annapolisboashows.com

50th United States Sailboat Show
Oct. 10–14
City Dock
Annapolis, MD
annapolisboatshows.com


EQUESTRIAN

Myopia Polo
Through Sept.
435 Bay Rd.
South Hamilton, MA
myopiapolo.org
Visit website for scheduled events.Spectators welcome.


MOUNTAIN SPORTS

Killington Bike Park
Killington Rd.,Killington, VT
killington.com
Rentals, Instruction, Races,
Tours, and more.


GARDENS/PARKS

Fall Orchid Sale
Oct. 18
Lyman Estate Greenhouses
185 Lyman St.
Waltham, MA
my.historicnewengland.org


DANCE

The Nature of Light
Oct. 17, 18 & 19
Newport Congregational Church
73 Pelham St.
Newport, RI
islandmovingco.org
Evening Repertory Shows


THEATER

A Doll’s House, Part 2
Sept.–Oct
The Gamm Theatre
1245 Jefferson Blvd.
Warwick, RI
gammtheatre.org
By Lucas Hnath


MUSIC

Concerts For One
Sept. 20 - 29, 2019
Chinatown’s Chin Park
Boston, MA and
Harvard University’s
Science Center Plaza
Cambridge, MA
celebrityseries.org

Free 5,000 one-minute shows.
Ruggero Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci
Sept. 27–Oct. 6
DCR Steriti Memorial Rink
561 Commercial St.
Boston, MA
BLO.org
Boston Lyric Opera opens the
season with Rafael Rojas tenor and
Lauren Michelle soprano.

Concerts at the Point
Oct. 6
Westport Point United Methodist Church
1912 Main Rd.
Westport Point, MA
concertsatthepoint.org
Michael Bahmann &
Paul Cienniwa harpsichord duo.

The Art Complex Museum
Oct. 6 | Diana Fanning, piano
Nov. 3 | Aaron Larget-Caplan, classical guitar
189 Alden St.
Duxbury, MA
artcomplex.org


EXHIBITIONS

Howard Gardiner Cushing: The Beautiful Things of Life
Through Oct. 6
Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI
newportartmuseum.org

John James Audubon:
Obsession Untamed
Through Nov. 3
Rosecliff
548 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, Ri
newportmansions.org


MUSEUMS

Alicja Kwade - ParaPivot
Through Oct. 27
On the Iris and B. Gerald
Cantor Roof Garden
The Met Fifth Avenue
1000 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY
metmuseum.org/exhibitions
Berlin-based artist born 1979 Poland.

Lippitt House Museum
Through October
199 Hope St.
Providence, RI
preserveri.org

Springfield Museums
21 Edwards St., Springfield, MA
springfieldmuseums.org
Five museums single admission.

Smithsonian National Museum
of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave.
Washington, D.C.
naturalhistory.si.edu
Atrium First Floor Exhibit:
Mega-toothed Shark!


COMEDY

Wage House
560 Mineral Spring Ave.
Pawtucket, RI; wagehouse.com
Improv Comedy Theater


ANTIQUES /AUCTIONS

The ADA / Historic Deerfield
Antiques Show
Oct. 19 - 21, 2019
Hartford State Armory
360 Broad St., Hartford, CT
adadealers.com
To Benefit the CT Humane Society.


BOOKS/LECTURES

Modern Architecture Walking
Tour of Cambridge: Harvard
Oct. 12
Harvard GSD Main Entrance
48 Quincy St.
Cambridge, MA
my.historicnewengland.org
Advance tickets required.
Boston Book Festival 2019   
October 19 | Copley Square
October 20 | Roxbury
Boston, MA
bostonbookfest.org

“1620: The First Year”
Oct. 23
Sandwich Glass Museum
126 Main St., Sandwich, MA
sandwichglassmuseum.org
With Christopher Daley.


TOURS

Newport Mansions
The Breakers, the Elms,
Marble House & Rosecliff
Visit site for details on “Servant Life Tour” and “Beneath The Breakers Tour”
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org


PHOTOGRAPHY/FILM

Griffin Museum of Photography
67 Shore Rd., Winchester, MA
griffinmuseum.org

Photo Revolution: Andy Warhol
to Cindy Sherman
Nov. 16–Feb. 16
Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA
worcesterart.org


DELICIOUS

The Farmer’s Table
Oct. 4
Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm
5 Little’s Lane
Newbury, MA
my.historicnewengland.org
Multi-course farm-to-table dinner.
A 21+ event, $85

Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival
Oct. 23–27
Martha’s Vineyard, MA
mvfoodandwine.com


SPECIAL EVENTS

13th Annual Buzzards Bay
Watershed Ride
Oct. 6
Sakonnet Point, RI
to Woods Hole, MA
savebuzzardsbay.org
With 100, 75 and 35 mile options.
Pre-register online.

Voices of Hope Presents:
A Million Dreams
Oct. 12
Bill Hanney’s North
Shore Music Theatre
62 Dunham Rd.
Beverly, MA; nsmt.org
Auction and Performance.
VIP ticket includes post show party.
Benefiting Mass. General
Cancer Center.


OUTDOORS

Sachuest Point Night-Time Fishing
Sunset to Sunrise
Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge
Middletown, RI
rhodeislandpermits.recaccess.com
One night permit or Annual Permit Required.

Cuttyhunk Ferry Company
66B State Pier, South Bulkhead
New Bedford, MA
cuttyhunkferryco.com





GALAS

2019 Gala: A Victorian
Masquerade
Oct. 5
The Breakers
Newport, RI
audrainautomuseum.org
 
Roaring Twenties Gala
Oct. 5
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum
295 West Avenue
Norwalk, CT
lockwoodmathewsmansion.com
Cocktails ~ Dinner
Black Tie or Period Attire

23rd Annual Boston International
Fine Art Show
Oct. 24–27
The Cyclorama at the
Boston Center for the Arts
539 Tremont St.
Boston, MA
fineartboston.com

Gala Preview, Weekend Show & Sale
8th Annual Gala ~ “Havana Artful Night”
Oct. 25
Boston, MA
arckboston.org
Support arts and STEM programs
for Boston Public Schools.


NAUTICAL



1st Annual 2019
Cape Cod Octunafest
Sept. 29–Oct. 5
Hyannis, MA; octunafest.com

United States Powerboat Show
Oct. 3–6
City Dock
Annapolis, MD
annapolisboashows.com

50th United States Sailboat Show
Oct. 10–14
City Dock
Annapolis, MD
annapolisboatshows.com

EQUESTRIAN

Myopia Polo
Through Sept.
435 Bay Rd.
South Hamilton, MA
myopiapolo.org
Visit website for
scheduled events.
Spectators welcome.

17th Annual “Polo In The Country”
Sept. 8
Norfolk Hunt Steeplechase Course
240 North St.
Medfield, MA
norfolkhunt.com
Rain Date: Sept. 15, 2019


Mountain Sports

Killington Bike Park
Killington Rd.,Killington, VT
killington.com
Rentals, Instruction, Races,
Tours, and more.


GARDENS/PARKS

Newport Secret Garden Tour
Sept. 6–8
Newport, RI
secretgardentours.org

Fall Orchid Sale
Oct. 18
Lyman Estate Greenhouses
185 Lyman St.
Waltham, MA
my.historicnewengland.org


DANCE

You Should Be Dancing!
Saturday Night Fever
Through Sept. 8
Theatre By The Sea
364 Cards Pond Rd.
Wakefield, RI
theatrebythesea.com

The Nature of Light
Oct. 17, 18 & 19
Newport Congregational Church
73 Pelham St.
Newport, RI
islandmovingco.org
Evening Repertory Shows


Theatre

A Doll’s House, Part 2
Sept.–Oct
The Gamm Theatre
1245 Jefferson Blvd.
Warwick, RI
gammtheatre.org
By Lucas Hnath


music

Highfield Hall Simon Music Series
Sept. 7
Highfield Hall & Gardens
56 Highfield Dr.
Falmouth, MA
highfieldhallandgardens.org
Sara Daneshpou, piano
New England Conservatory
Concerts almost every night of the week.
290 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA
necmusic.edu
Visit website for concert schedule;
many free of charge.

Concerts For One
Sept. 20 - 29, 2019
Chinatown’s Chin Park
Boston, MA and
Harvard University’s
Science Center Plaza
Cambridge, MA
celebrityseries.org
Free 5,000 one-minute shows.
Ruggero Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci
Sept. 27–Oct. 6
DCR Steriti Memorial Rink
561 Commercial St.
Boston, MA
BLO.org
Boston Lyric Opera opens the
season with Rafael Rojas tenor and
Lauren Michelle soprano.

Concerts at the Point
Oct. 6
Westport Point United Methodist Church
1912 Main Rd.
Westport Point, MA
concertsatthepoint.org
Michael Bahmann &
Paul Cienniwa harpsichord duo.

The Art Complex Museum
Oct. 6 | Diana Fanning, piano
Nov. 3 | Aaron Larget-Caplan, classical guitar
189 Alden St.
Duxbury, MA
artcomplex.org


ART
 Avant Gardens
Through Sept. 8
Griswold House
Ilgenfritz, Griswold Corridor,
and Wright Galleries
Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI
newportartmuseum.org


Exhibitions

Jodie Mim Goodnough: Biophilia
Through September 8
Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI
newportartmuseum.org

33rd Annual Quilt Exhibition
Through Sept. 15
Billings Farm & Museum
69 Old River Rd.
Woodstock, VT
billingsfarm.org
Kogei-Kyoto at
SA+C Boston
Sept. 10–Nov. 10
Society of Arts + Crafts
100 Pier Four Blvd.
Boston, MA
societyofcrafts.org
This groups first American exhibition.

DeCordova New England Biennial 2019
Through Sept. 15
DeCordova Sculpture Park
and Museum
51 Sandy Pond Rd.
Lincoln, MA; decordova.org
Twenty-three artists from
the six northeastern states.
Chihuly
Through Sept. 22
Schantz Galleries Contemporary Art
3 Elm St., Stockbridge, MA
schantzgalleries.com
Howard Gardiner Cushing:
The Beautiful Things of Life
Through Oct. 6
Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI
newportartmuseum.org
John James Audubon:
Obsession Untamed
Through Nov. 3
Rosecliff
548 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, Ri
newportmansions.org

MUSEUMS

Hearthside House Museum
Sept. 13 | Downton Abbey
Dinner Party
677 Great Rd.
Lincoln, RI
hearthsidehouse.org
Alicja Kwade - ParaPivot
Through Oct. 27
On the Iris and B. Gerald
Cantor Roof Garden
The Met Fifth Avenue
1000 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY
metmuseum.org/exhibitions
Berlin-based artist born 1979 Poland.
Lippitt House Museum
Through October
199 Hope St.
Providence, RI
preserveri.org
Springfield Museums
21 Edwards St., Springfield, MA
springfieldmuseums.org
Five museums single admission.
 Smithsonian National Museum
of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave.
Washington, D.C.
naturalhistory.si.edu
Atrium First Floor Exhibit:
Mega-toothed Shark!


COMEDY

Wage House
560 Mineral Spring Ave.
Pawtucket, RI; wagehouse.com
Improv Comedy Theater

ANTIQUES /AUCTIONS

The ADA / Historic Deerfield
Antiques Show
Oct. 19 - 21, 2019
Hartford State Armory
360 Broad St., Hartford, CT
adadealers.com
To Benefit the CT Humane Society.


BOOKS/LECTURES

Mattapoisett History VII
Sept. 10
Mattapoisett Museum
5 Church St.
Mattapoisett, MA
mattapoisettmuseum.org
Mattapoisett’s separation from
Rochester, the California
Gold Rush, and the clipper
ship era with Seth Mendell.

Modern Architecture Walking
Tour of Cambridge: Harvard
Oct. 12
Harvard GSD Main Entrance
48 Quincy St.
Cambridge, MA
my.historicnewengland.org
Advance tickets required.
Boston Book Festival 2019   
October 19 | Copley Square
October 20 | Roxbury
Boston, MA
bostonbookfest.org

“1620: The First Year”
Oct. 23
Sandwich Glass Museum
126 Main St., Sandwich, MA
sandwichglassmuseum.org
With Christopher Daley.


TOURS

Newport Mansions
The Breakers, the Elms,
Marble House & Rosecliff
Visit site for details on “Servant Life Tour” and “Beneath The Breakers Tour”
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org

PHOTOGRAPHY/FILM

Griffin Museum of Photography
67 Shore Rd., Winchester, MA
griffinmuseum.org
Photo Revolution: Andy Warhol
to Cindy Sherman
Nov. 16–Feb. 16
Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA
worcesterart.org

DELICIOUS

Boston Public Market
Ongoing
100 Hanover St.
Boston, MA
bostonpublicmarket.org
Indoor and year round, dine,
shop, demos, special events
and more.
2019 Vintage & Vine
Sept. 7
Strawbery Banke Museum
14 Hancock St.
Portsmouth, NH
strawberybanke.org
VIP Ticket $120; General Admission $75;
Designated Driver $25
Fine wine and food festival, silent
auction, raffle, jazz and blues by Cuppa Joe.
Annual fund-raiser for SBM.
Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival
Sept. 19–22
The Elms, Rosecliff &
Marble House
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org

The Farmer’s Table
Oct. 4
Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm
5 Little’s Lane
Newbury, MA
my.historicnewengland.org
Multi-course farm-to-table dinner.
A 21+ event, $85

Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival
Oct. 23–27
Martha’s Vineyard, MA
mvfoodandwine.com


WORKSHOPS

Designing by the Seasons:
A Floral Arranging Series
September 5 | Dahlias
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Rd. (Rt. 114)
Bristol, RI; blithewold.org
Pre-registration is required.

Hydrangea Success Series
Sept. 14 or 15 | Growing in Containers
Nov. 1 or 2, 2019 | Winterizing
Heritage Museums & Gardens
67 Grove St., Sandwich, MA
heritagemuseumsandgardens.org


SPECIAL EVENTS
13th Annual Buzzards Bay
Watershed Ride
Oct. 6
Sakonnet Point, RI
to Woods Hole, MA
savebuzzardsbay.org
With 100, 75 and 35 mile options.
Pre-register online.

Voices of Hope Presents:
A Million Dreams
Oct. 12
Bill Hanney’s North
Shore Music Theatre
62 Dunham Rd.
Beverly, MA; nsmt.org
Auction and Performance.
VIP ticket includes post show party.
Benefiting Mass. General
Cancer Center.


FAMILY

Vermont Golden Honey Festival
Sept. 14
Golden Stage Inn
399 Depot St., Proctorsville, VT
goldenstageinn.com

NH Scot Highland Games
Sept. 20–22
Loon Mountain
Lincoln, NH; nhscott.org


OUTDOORS
International Seaplane Fly-In
Sept. 5–8
Moosehead Lake, ME
seaplanefly-in.org

Sachuest Point Night-Time Fishing
Sunset to Sunrise
Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge
Middletown, RI
rhodeislandpermits.recaccess.com
One night permit or Annual Permit Required.

Eyes on Owls
Sept. 22
Francis William Bird Park
Music Court
135 Polley Lane, Walpole, MA
thetrustees.org;
thetrustees.org/birdpark
Register online.
Rain location:
Union Congregational Church
55 Rhoades Ave.
Walpole, MA

Cuttyhunk Ferry Company
66B State Pier, South Bulkhead
New Bedford, MA
cuttyhunkferryco.com





The Great Provincetown Schooner Regatta & Yacht Race
Sept. 2–5
provincetownschoonerrace.com

Wolfeboro Vintage Race
Boat Regatta
Sept. 11–14
Wolfeboro, NH
[email protected]
Spectator participation
encouraged. Supports the
New Hampshire Boat Museum.

49th Annual Newport
International Boat Show
Sept. 12–15
Newport Yachting Center
20 Commercial Wharf
Newport, RI
newportboatshow.com

The Great Provincetown Schooner Regatta & Yacht Race
Sept. 2–5
provincetown-schoonerrace.com

Wolfeboro Vintage Race
Boat Regatta
Sept. 11–14
Wolfeboro, NH
[email protected]
Spectator participation encouraged. Supports the New Hampshire Boat Museum.

International Coastal Cleanup
Sept. 21
At a beach near you.
Learn about CleanSwell @
oceanconservancy.org
Make a difference year-round.

EVENTS ARCHIVE

GALAS
GALAS
Summer’s Last Blast
Sept. 9
cfsema.org
Visit website for details.
 
Warren Heritage Foundation
6th Annual Gala
Sept. 14
Warren, RI
warrenheritagefoundation.org
Celebrating Warren’s
Manufacturing Heritage
New York City Ballet Fall Gala
Sept. 16
David H. Koch Theater
20 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY
nycballet.com
Wine & Rosecliff Gala
Sept. 20
Rosecliff
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org
$250 p.p.
Visit website for scheduled
Tastings, seminars and VIP package ticket pricing.

“Lever le Toît” Dinner Dance
Aug. 10, 2019
The Elms
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org
Black tie evening. $500+
The Preservations Society’s
primary summer fundraising event.

Annual Gala & Art Auction - The Roaring Twenties
Aug. 17, 2019
Cape Cod Museum of Art
60 Hope Ln.
Dennis, MA
ccmoa.org
$75 Hors d’oeuvres & Silent Auction
$150 Hors d’oeuvres, Silent &
Live Auction, Dinner

Summer’s Last Blast
Sept. 9, 2019; cfsema.org
Visit website for details.
Wine & Rosecliff gala
Sept. 20, 2019
Rosecliff
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org
$250 p.p.
Visit website for scheduled
Tastings, seminars and VIP package ticket pricing.

NAUTICAL
The Great Provincetown Schooner Regatta & Yacht Race
Sept. 2–5
provincetownschoonerrace.com

Wolfeboro Vintage Race
Boat Regatta
Sept. 11–14
Wolfeboro, NH
[email protected]
Spectator participation
encouraged. Supports the
New Hampshire Boat Museum.

49th Annual Newport
International Boat Show
Sept. 12–15
Newport Yachting Center
20 Commercial Wharf
Newport, RI
newportboatshow.com

The Great Provincetown Schooner Regatta & Yacht Race
Sept. 2–5
provincetown-schoonerrace.com

Wolfeboro Vintage Race
Boat Regatta
Sept. 11–14
Wolfeboro, NH
[email protected]
Spectator participation encouraged. Supports the New Hampshire Boat Museum.

International Coastal Cleanup
Sept. 21
At a beach near you.
Learn about CleanSwell @
oceanconservancy.org
Make a difference year-round.Buzzards Bay Regatta
Aug. 2 - 4, 2019
New Bedford Yacht Club
& The Beverly Yacht Club
buzzardsbayregatta.com
Don Watson, Chairman 2019

Nantucket Race Week
Aug. 10 - 18, 2019
Nantucket, MA
nantucketraceweek.org

The 2019 Herreshoff Classic
Yacht Regatta & Newport to
Bristol Feeder Race
Aug. 23 - 25, 2019
Hosted by: Herreshoff Marine Museum /America’s Cup Hall of Fame
One Burnside St., Bristol, RI
herreshoff.org
Living Boat Show, Cocktail Party & Welcome Reception for the HCYR. Open to competitors & the public. Visit website for details.

The Great Provincetown Schooner Regatta & Yacht Race
Sept. 2 - 5, 2019
provincetown-schoonerrace.com

Wolfeboro Vintage Race
Boat Regatta
Sept. 11 - 14, 2019
Wolfeboro, NH
[email protected]
Spectator participation encouraged. Supports the New Hampshire Boat Museum.The WoodenBoat Show
June 28 - 30, 2019
Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville Ave., Mystic, CT
mysticseaport.org

Buzzards Bay Regatta
Aug. 2 - 4, 2019
New Bedford Yacht Club & The Beverly Yacht Club
buzzardsbayregatta.com
Don Watson, Chairman 2019

DANCE
Boston Ballet @ Jacobs Pillow
Aug. 21 - 25, 2019
Ted Shawn Theater @ Jacob’s Pillow
3548 George Carter Rd.
Becket, MA; acobspillow.org
Live Music

Urban Bush Women
Aug. 21 - 25, 2019
Doris Duke Theatre @
Jacob’s Pillow
3548 George Carter Rd.

THEATER
Steel Magnolias
June 13 - 29, 2019
The Arctic Playhouse
117 Washington St.
West Warwick, RI
thearcticplayhouse.com

Spring Awakening
Aug. 8 - 18, 2019
Little Theatre Firebarn
340 Prospect St. at Highland Ave.
Fall River, MA; littletheatre.net

You Should Be Dancing!
Saturday Night Fever
Aug. 14 - Sept. 8, 2019
Theatre By The Sea
364 Cards Pond Rd.
Wakefield, RI
theatrebythesea.com

MUSIC
New England Conservatory Concerts nearly every night of the week.
290 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA; necmusic.edu
Visit website for concert schedule; many free of charge.

New England Conservatory
Concerts almost every night of the week.
290 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA; ecmusic.edu
Visit website for concert schedule; many free of charge.
Newport Jazz Festival
Aug. 2 - 4, 2019
Fort Adams State Park
90 Fort Adams Drive
Newport, RI; newportjazz.org

15th Annual Provincetown
Jazz  Festival
Aug. 15, 2019
The Crown & Anchor
247 Commercial St.
Provincetown, MA
Aug. 19, 2019
Cotuit Center for the Arts
4404 Route 28
Cotuit, MA
provincetownjazzfestival.org
Woods Hole Jazz at Highfield Hall: Alan Broadbent Trio
Aug. 25, 2019
Highfield Hall & Gardens
56 Highfield Drive
Falmouth, MA
highfieldhallandgardens.org

Music at Sunset - Summer Concert Series
Through Aug. 28, 2019
Blithewold Mansion,
Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Rd., Rt. 114
Bristol, RI; blithewold.org

ART
Avant Gardens
Through Sept. 8, 2019
Griswold House Ilgenfritz, Griswold Corridor, and Wright Galleries
Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI
newportartmuseum.org

Printmakers of Cape Cod: Floating Worlds
Through Aug. 11, 2019
The Art Complex Museum
189 Alden St., Duxbury, MA
artcomplex.org

Avant Gardens
Through Sept. 8, 2019
Griswold House
Ilgenfritz, Griswold Corridor,
and Wright Galleries
Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI
newportartmuseum.org

EXHIBITIONS
Some Assembly Required
Through Sept. 1, 2019
The Art Complex Museum
189 Alden St., Duxbury, MA
artcomplex.org

Jodie Mim Goodnough: Biophilia
Through September 8, 2019
Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI
newportartmuseum.org
DeCordova New England Biennial 2019
Through Sept. 15, 2019
DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, MA
decordova.org
Twenty-three artists from the six northeastern states.

John James Audubon:
Obsession Untamed
Through Nov. 3, 2019
Rosecliff
548 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI
newportmansions.org
Jodie Mim Goodnough: Biophilia
Through September 8, 2019
Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI
newportartmuseum.org

DeCordova New England Biennial 2019
Through Sept. 15, 2019
DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, MA
decordova.org
Twenty-three artists from the six northeastern states.

MUSEUMS
Hearthside House Museum
Aug. 3, 2019 | An American
Girl Doll Garden Party
Aug. 7, 2019 | Starry, Starry Night: An Evening of Stargazing at Chase Farm Park
Aug. 25, 2019 | Civil War Day - Life Off the Battlefields with Battery B
Sept. 13, 2019 | Downtown Abbey Dinner Party
677 Great Rd., Lincoln, RI
hearthsidehouse.org

Cuttyhunk Historical Society - Museum of the Elizabeth Islands
Through Sept. 2, 2019
23 Tower Hill Rd.,
Cuttyhunk, MA
cuttyhunkhistoricalsociety.org

Lippitt House Museum
Through October 2019
199 Hope St.
Providence, RI
preserveri.org

Gorham Silver: Designing
Brilliance 1850 - 1970
Through Dec. 1, 2019
RISD Museum
Chase Center
20 N Main St., Providence, RI
risdmuseum.org

COMEDY
Wage House
560 Mineral Spring Ave.
Pawtucket, RI
wagehouse.com
Improv Comedy Theater

ANTIQUES
Little Compton Antiques Festival & Classic Auto Show
Aug. 2, 2019 | Preview Party
Aug. 3, 2019 | Antiques Festival & Classic Auto Show Little Compton Historical Society
548 West Main Rd.
Little Compton, RI
preserveri.org

“Three Spectacular Vintage Automobiles”
Aug. 6, 2019
Presented by Guernsey’s NYC
Elizabeth Taylor’s 1961 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud II Drophead, the 1964 Ferrari 330 GT and a third car (to be announced).
No Reserve —The Pierre Hotel, 61st Street and Fifth Avenue in New York City. Previews at The Pierre Through August 6. To bid, call 212-794-2280.

62nd Annual New Hampshire Antiques Show
Aug. 8 - 10, 2019
DoubleTree by Hilton
700 Elm St.
Manchester, NH; nhada.org

TOURS
Newport Mansions
The Breakers, the Elms,
Marble House & Rosecliff.
Visit site for details on
“Servant Life Tour” and “Beneath
The Breakers Tour”. Newport, RI
newportmansions.org

Modern Architecture Walking Tour of Cambridge: Harvard
Oct. 12, 2019
Harvard GSD Main Entrance
48 Quincy St.
Cambridge, MA
my.historicnewengland.org
Advance tickets required.

FOOD EVENTS
Farm to Table: Renditions
of Ratatouille
Aug. 7, 2019
Highfield Hall & Gardens
56 Highfield Drive
Falmouth, MA
highfieldhallandgardens.org

Stony Brook Gristmill’s
Cornbread Festival
Aug. 31, 2019
Stony Brook Gristmill & Museum
830 Stony Brook Rd.
Brewster, MA; brewster-ma.gov
Admission: Free. amples of baked cornbread with raspberry butter.

2019 Vintage & Vine
Sept. 7, 2019
Strawbery Banke Museum
14 Hancock St., Portsmouth, NH
strawberybanke.org
VIP Ticket $120; General Admission $75;
Designated Driver $25
Fine wine and food festival, silent auction, raffle, jazz and blues by Cuppa Joe. Annual fund-raiser for SBM.

Newport Wine and Food Festival
Sept. 19 - 22, 2019
Grand tastings at the Marble House, Wine & Rosecliff Gala, celebrity chef demonstrations, vinter dinner at Rosecliff, seminars in the Breakers carriage house, Newport After Dark Party, Sunday jazz brunch, Burgundy Grand Cru dinner at the Elms. Visit newportmansionwineandfood.org

BOOKS/LECTURES
The John G. Winslow Lecture Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney’s Old Westbury Studio: A Tour
Aug. 6, 2019
Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org
Lecture: 6 PM - Reception: 7 PM
John LeBoutillier, Journalist and Former U.S. Congressman
Bring your online reservation
confirmation with you. No tickets will be issued.

Lunchtime Lecture by the Sea: Old House Dos and Don’ts
Aug. 7, 2019
Coolidge Point
9 Coolidge Point Rd.
Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
my.historicnewengland.org
Ticket includes boxed lunch,
and stroll following lecture.
Advance ticket purchase required.

Waste Nothing: Food Rationing in WWI with Clara Silverstein
Aug. 8, 2019
Blithewold Mansion,
Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Rd., (Rt. 114)
Bristol, RI
blithewold.org
Optional: Victory Garden Dinner. Visit website for ticket information.

The Jacalyn and William P. Egan Lectures A Picturesque Paradise: Kingscote and Early 19th-Century Landscape Design in Newport
Jenn Robinon, Research Fellow

For Love of Home & Heritage:
The Morris Women as Preservationists
Taylor Bye, Research Fellow
Aug. 13, 2019
Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org
4 PM | Bring your online reservation confirmation with you. No tickets will be issued.

The Crane Estate’s Downton
by the Sea: Bringing Castle Hill Back to Life
Aug. 22, 2019
Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org
Lecture: 6 PM - Reception: 7 PM
Susan Hill Dolan, Curator, Ipswich Properties,
The Trustees of Reservations
Bring your online reservation
confirmation with you. No tickets will be issued.

Katharine Smyth:
All The Lives We Ever Lived
Aug. 26, 2019
Tiverton Public Library
34 Roosevelt Ave.; Tiverton, RI
tivertonlibrary.libcal.com
A Conversation with the Author.

DELICIOUS
Boston Public Market
100 Hanover St.
Boston, MA
bostonpublicmarket.org
Indoor and year-round, dine, shop, demos, special events and more.

WORKSHOPS
Hydrangea Success Series
Aug. 1 | Propagation
Aug. 15 or 17 | Companion Planting
Sept. 14 or 15 | Growing in Containers
Nov. 1 or 2 | Winterizing
Heritage Museums & Gardens
67 Grove St., Sandwich, MA
heritagemuseumsandgardens.org
Discount when registering for three

Designing by the Seasons:
A Floral Arranging Series
August 9, 2019 | Edible Plants in an Arrangement
September 5, 2019 | Dahlias
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Rd. (Rt. 114)
Bristol, RI
blithewold.org
Pre-registration is required.

SPECIAL EVENTS
Nantucket by Design
Aug. 1 - 3, 2019
Nantucket, MA
nha.org

Hip Sips 1960s Theme Party
Aug. 2, 2019
Gropius House
68 Baker Bridge Rd.
Lincoln, MA
my.historicnewengland.org
Live music from the Bill O’Connor Trio, hors d’oeuvres and drinks, including Gropius House Cider from Shacksbury, and tour. Advance tickets required.

Roaring Twenties Lawn Party
Aug. 3 - 4, 2019
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
310 Argilla Rd.
Ipswich, MA; thetrustees.org
Register online. Cosponsored by the Trustees and Boston Swing Central.

Newport Yacht Rendezvous
Aug. 9, 2019
Newport Shipyard
1 Washington St.
Newport, RI
bgcnewport.org
Yacht Hop, Dinner and Dancing. Benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County.

OUTDOORS
Sachuest Point
Night-Time Fishing
Sunset to Sunrise
Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge
Middletown, RI
rhodeislandpermits.recaccess.com
One-night permit or Annual Permit Required.

Newport Secret Garden Tour
Sept. 6 - 8, 2019
Newport, RI
secretgardentours.org

62nd Annual Mystic
Outdoor Art Festival
Aug. 10 & 11, 2019
Mystic, CT
mysticchamber.org

Annual White Mountain
Boogie N’Blues Festival
Aug. 16 - 18, 2019
Thornton, NH
whitemountainboogie.com

FAMILY
Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival
July 26 - Aug. 4, 2019
Deerfield Valley, VT
www.vermontblueberry.com

55th Annual Winter Harbor Lobster Festival
Aug. 10, 2019
North of Acadia National Park
Winter Harbor, ME
acadia-schoodic.org

If you would like to have your event listed here, please e-mail [email protected] (attention event calendar) for details and information.

GALAS
The Redwood Gala - Arabian Nights
July 13, 2019
Redwood Library & Athenæum
50 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI; redwoodlibrary.org
Individual $350

Island Moving Company’s
Nuit Blanche Summer Gala
July 5, 2019
Newport, RI
islandmovingco.org
Cocktails & Performances in the
Gardens, and dancing in the tent.

“Tails of a White Night”
July 26, 2019
the Ridge Club
70 Country Club Rd.
Sandwich, MA
mspca.org
Bobby Orr, Honorary Chair

NAUTICAL
22nd Marion to Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race
Start: June 25, 2019
Newport, RI
transatlanticrace.org
Finishes in Cowes, England.

Transatlantic Race 2019
Start: June 25, 2019
Newport, RI
transatlanticrace.org
Finishes in Cowes, England.

The WoodenBoat Show
June 28 - 30, 2019
Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville Ave., Mystic, CT
mysticseaport.org

10th International Azorean
Whaleboat Regatta
July 5 - 7, 2019
Azores - Portugal
azoreanmaritime.org

Buzzards Bay Regatta
Aug. 2 - 4, 2019
New Bedford Yacht Club & The Beverly Yacht Club
buzzardsbayregatta.com
Don Watson, Chairman 2019

EQUESTRIAN
Myopia Polo
June 2, 2019 | Opening Day
435 Bay Rd.
South Hamilton, MA
myopiapolo.org
Visit website for June - Sept.
scheduled events.
Spectators welcome.


GARDENS/PARKS
URI Master Gardeners Presentation
June 1, 2019
Smith’s Castle
55 Richard Smith Dr.
North Kingstown, RI
smithscastle.org
Colonial Gardening is
Organic Gardening;
$5 donation requested.

DANCE
Swing Into Victory -USO Style Dance Party
June 14, 2019
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Rd. (Rt. 114)
Bristol, RI
blithewold.org
Big-band music and dancing. Pre-register.

Newport Dance Festival
July 14 - 21, 2019
Newport, RI
islandmovingco.org

THEATER
Love and Other Fables
May 29 - June 16, 2019
Theatre By The Sea
264 Cards Pond Rd., Wakefield, RI
theatrebythesea.com
A Musical Comedy.

Steel Magnolias
June 13 - 29, 2019
The Arctic Playhouse
117 Washington St.
West Warwick, RI
thearcticplayhouse.com

Singin’ In The Rain
June 19 - July 13, 2019
Theatre By The Sea
364 Cards Pond Rd
Wakefield, RI
theatrebythesea.com

MUSIC
New England Conservatory Concerts nearly every night of the week.
290 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA; necmusic.edu
Visit website for concert schedule; many free of charge.

Tri-County Symphonic Band 17th Annual Benefit Pops Concert
“The Fabulous Fifties”
June 9, 2019
The Grand Tent
Fireman Performing Arts Center
Tabor Academy
235 Front St., Marion, MA
tricountysymphonicband.org

Joe Bonamassa
July 24, 2019
Cape Cod Melody Tent
21 West Main St.
Hyannis, MA
melodytent.org

ART
24th Annual Juried All Cape Art Show
June 2 - July 1, 2019
Creative Arts Center
154 Crowell Rd.
Chatham, MA
capecodcreativearts.org

Avant Gardens
Through Sept. 8, 2019
Griswold House Ilgenfritz, Griswold Corridor, and Wright Galleries
Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI
newportartmuseum.org

EXHIBITIONS
24th Annual Juried All Cape Art Show
June 2 - July 1, 2019
Creative Arts Center
154 Crowell Rd., Chatham, MA
capecodcreativearts.org

Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney: Sculpture
Through July 21, 2019
Cushing and Morris Galleries
Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Ave. Newport, RI
newportartmuseum.org

Jodie Mim Goodnough: Biophilia
Through September 8, 2019
Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI
newportartmuseum.org

DeCordova New England Biennial 2019
Through Sept. 15, 2019
DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, MA
decordova.org
Twenty-three artists from the six northeastern states.

MUSEUMS
Gorham Silver: Designing Brilliance 1850 - 1970
May 3 - Dec. 1, 2019
Exhibition Opening:
May 3rd. 5:30 - 7:30 pm
RISD Museum
Chase Center
20 N Main St., Providence, RI
risdmuseum.org

George W. Whitaker Exhibition
Opening Reception: June 16, 2019
Gilbert Stuart Museum
815 Gilbert Stuart Rd.
Saunderstown, RI
gilbertstuartmuseum.org

COMEDY
Wage House
560 Mineral Spring Ave.
Pawtucket, RI
wagehouse.com
Improv Comedy Theater

12th Annual Nantucket
Comedy Festival
July 11 - 13, 2019
nantucketcomedyfestival.org
To benefit Stand Up & Learn.

Boston Comedy Blowout
July 21, 2019
Cape Cod Melody Tent
21 West Main St.
Hyannis, MA
melodytent.org

ANTIQUES /AUCTIONS

Granite State Book and
Ephemera Fair
June 2, 2019
Everett Arena
15 Loudon Rd.
Concord, N.H.
bookandpaperfairs.com
Presented by the NH Antiquarian
Booksellers Association.

BOOKS/LECTURES
Jenna Blume - The Lost Family
June 9, 2019
The Kitchen at the
Boston Public Market
100 Hanover St.
Boston, MA
thetrustees.org
Demo, Tasting and Signing.

2019 New England Authors Expo
June 29, 2019
Northern Essex Community College -Haverhill Campus
Moore Atrium in the Hartleb
Technology Center
100 Elliot St.
Haverhill, MA
newenglandauthorsexpo.com

TOURS
Newport Mansions The Breakers, the Elms, Marble House & Rosecliff.
Visit site for details on “Servant Life Tour” and “Beneath The Breakers Tour”
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org

Secret Garden Spring Tour
June 14 - 16, 2019
Private Gardens
Newport, RI
secretgardentours.org;
401-439-7253
Self-guided.

FILM/PHOTOGRAPHY
Flower Photography
June 1, 2019
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Rd. (Rt. 114)
Bristol, RI; blithewold.org
With Jan Armor.

Nantucket Film Festival
June 19 - 24, 2019
Nantucket, MA
nantucketfilmfestival.org

DELICIOUS
Sails of Portugal -
Wine & Food Tasting
June 15, 2019
New Bedford Whaling Museum
18 Johnny Cake Hill
New Bedford, MA
azoreanmaritime.org
Annual AMHS fundraising event to send Team USA
to the Azores for the 10th International Azorean
Whaleboat Regatta.

Strawberry Festival
June 15, 2019
Smith’s Castle
55 Richard Smith Dr.
North Kingstown, RI
smithscastle.org
Rain date: June 16, 2019

Annual Strawberry Festival & Antique Model Car Show
June 23, 2019
The Bourne Aptucxet Museum
24 Aptucxet Rd.
Bourne, MA
[email protected]

Boston Public Market
100 Hanover St.
Boston, MA
bostonpublicmarket.org
Indoor and year-round, dine, shop, demos, special events and more.

WORKSHOPS
Hydrangea Success Series
June 27 or 29 | Irrigation
Aug. 1 | Propagation
Aug. 15 or 17 | Companion Planting
Sept. 14 or 15 | Growing in Containers
Nov. 1 or 2 | Winterizing
Heritage Museums & Gardens
67 Grove St., Sandwich, MA
heritagemuseumsandgardens.org
Discount when registering for three

Designing by the Seasons: A Floral Arranging Series
June 13, 2019 | Designing with Roses
August 9, 2019 | Edible Plants in an Arrangement
September 5, 2019 | Dahlias
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Rd. (Rt. 114)
Bristol, RI
blithewold.org
Pre-registraion is required.

SPECIAL EVENTS

2019 World Oceans Day Fundraiser
June 6, 2019
Easton’s Beach Rotunda
175 Memorial Blvd.
Newport, RI
worldoceansday.org

5th Annual British Motorcar Festival
June 7 -8, 2019
Colt State Park
Bristol, RI
britishmotorcarfestival.com

Boston Children’s Hospital/
Eversource Walk For Kids
June 9, 2019
Boston, MA
bostonchildrens.org/walk

Newport Flower Show
June 21, 2019 |
Opening Night Party: $175
June 21 - 23, 2019 |
Flower Show:  $25 / $20 advance
Rosecliff
548 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org

International Tennis Hall of Fame
Enshrinement Weekend
July 19 - 21, 2019
Newport, RI
halloffameopen.com
Enshrinement Weekend Experience or Induction Day Experience.

Clambake XXXIV
July 12, 2019
DCR Demarest
Lloyd State Park
115 Barneys Joy Rd.
Dartmouth, MA
lloydcenter.org
Celebrating Science and Education

FAMILY
40th Annual Sea Music Festival
June 6 - 9, 2019
Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville Ave.
Mystic, CT
mysticseaport.org

Connecticut Open House Day
June 8, 2019
Denison Homestead
120 Pequotsepos Rd.
Mystic, CT
denisonhomestead.org
Guided tours, flower & herb gardens and craft activity for children. Free.

Open Farm Days
June 15, 2019
92 Allens Neck Rd.
South Dartmouth, MA
roundthebendfarm.org
Paradox Acres, non-GMO grass fed meat, Hana’s Honey, MA Maple Syrup, Nisa’s Teas & Botanicals. Tours, workshops, and more.

OUTDOORS
Sachuest Point
Night-Time Fishing
Sunset to Sunrise
Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge
Middletown, RI
rhodeislandpermits.recaccess.com
One-night permit or Annual Permit Required.

Annual Quechee
Hot Air Balloon Craft
and Music Festival
June 14 - 16, 2019
70 Village Green Circle
Quechee, VT
quecheeballoonfestival.com

Buzzards Bay Swim
June 22, 2019
Outer New Bedford Harbor
savebuzzardsbay.org
Swim For Clean Water.
Registration Fee: $25.
Fundraising Minimum: $150.

If you would like to have your event listed here, please e-mail [email protected] (attention event calendar) for details and information.


GALAS
Boston Medical Center Gala
May 4, 2019
Seaport World Trade Center
200 Seaport Blvd., Boston, MA
bmc.convio.net
Fundraiser ticket price $675
 
Zootopiah
May 11, 2019
Royal Sonesta Boston
40 Edwin H. Land Blvd., Cambridge, MA
617-379-5190; zoonewengland.org

33rd Annual Figawi
Charity Ball
May 18, 2019
Resort and Conference Center
Hyannis, MA
figawi.com

3RD Annual Boots On The Ground For Heroes Gold Star Gala
May 24, 2019
Fort Adams State Park
90 Fort Adams Dr., Newport, RI
osdri.org
To Honor Our Fallen Heroes.

The Summer Party
June 8, 2019
Shapiro Family Courtyard Museum of Fine Arts Boston Avenue of the Arts
465 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA; mfa.org
Art, Music, Cocktails, Dancing. Advance ticket purchase only.

The Redwood Gala - Arabian Nights
July 13, 2019
Redwood Library & Athenæum
50 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI; redwoodlibrary.org
Individual $350 +

NAUTICAL
Connecticut Spring Boat Show
May 3 - 5, 2019
Essex Island Marina
11 Ferry St., Essex, CT
ctspringboatshow.com

Historical Cruise From Stonington To Watch Hill
May 8 - 31, 2019 | Wed. & Fri.
Dodson Boatyard
194 Water St., Stonington, CT
mysticseaport.org
Reservations required for this two-hour tour.

48th Annual FIGAWI Race
May 25 - 27, 2019
Hyannisport, MA, Nantucket, MA
figawi.com

22nd Marion to Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race
Start: June 25, 2019
Newport, RI
transatlanticrace.org
Finishes in Cowes, England.

Transatlantic Race 2019
Start: June 25, 2019
Newport, RI
transatlanticrace.org
Finishes in Cowes, England.

The WoodenBoat Show
June 28 - 30, 2019
Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville Ave., Mystic, CT
mysticseaport.org

Buzzards Bay Regatta
Aug. 2 - 4, 2019
New Bedford Yacht Club & The Beverly Yacht Club
buzzardsbayregatta.com
Don Watson, Chairman 2019

MOUNTAIN SPORTS
18th Annual Pats Peak Mountain Bike Festival
June 8 & 9, 2019
686 Flanders Rd., Henniker, NH
patspeak.com
Spectators welcome.

GARDENS/PARKS
5th Annual Haskell Spring Plant Sale
May 11, 2019
Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens
787 Shawmut Ave., New Bedford, MA
[email protected]
Members: 9 am, public 10 am - 1pm

The Garden Club of Buzzards Bay Plant Sale
May 11, 2019
St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Hall
783 Dartmouth St., Dartmouth, MA
gardenclubbuzzardsbay.org
9 am - Noon

5th Annual Haskell Spring Plant Sale
May 11, 2019
Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens
Shawmut Ave., New Bedford, MA
[email protected]
Members: 9 am
Public: 10 am–1pm

5th Annual Haskell Spring Plant Sale
May 11
Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens
Shawmut Ave., New Bedford, MA
[email protected]
Members: 9 am
Public: 10 am–1pm

The Garden Club of Buzzards Bay Plant Sale
Day TBD, 2019
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Parish Hall
783 Dartmouth St., Dartmouth, MA
gardenclubbuzzardsbay.org

DANCE
Island Moving Company’s Spring Performance
May 10 & 11, 2019
Gamm Theatre
Warwick, RI
islandmovingco.org

Swan Lake
May 10 - 12, 2019
The VETS
One Avenue of the Arts
Providence, RI
thevetsri.com
Festival Ballet Providence

Swing Into Victory -USO Style Dance Party
June 14, 2019
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Rd. (Rt. 114)
Bristol, RI
blithewold.org
Big-band music and dancing. Pre-register.

THEATER
True West
Through May 5, 2019
The Gamm Theatre
1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, RI
gammtheatre.org
By Sam Shepard. Directed by Tony Estrella

Oliver
May 16 - 19, 2019
Margaret L. Jackson Arts Center, BCC
777 Elsbree St., Fall River, MA
littletheatre.net

Love and Other Fables
May 29 - June 16, 2019
Theatre By The Sea
264 Cards Pond Rd., Wakefield, RI
theatrebythesea.com
A Musical Comedy.

MUSIC
Plymouth Rock Jazz
Fest Weekend
May 3 - 5, 2019
Spire Center for Performing Arts
25 1/2 Court St., Plymouth, MA
spirecenter.org
Visit website for details.

New England Conservatory Concerts nearly every night of the week.
290 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA; necmusic.edu
Visit website for concert schedule; many free of charge.

The Art Complex Museum
May 5, 2019 | Ensemble Aubade, flute, viola, harp.
189 Alden St., Duxbury, MA
artcomplex.org
Limited seating, 4pm.

Musicians From Marlboro
May 12, 2019
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Calderwood Hall
25 Evans Way, Boston, MA
gardnermuseum.org
Gabriele Carcano, piano; Yoojin Jang & Joseph Lin, violins; Kei Tojo, viola & Sarah Rommel, cello.

Star-Spangled Gospel
May 18 & 19, 2019
Taunton High School
50 Williams St., Taunton, MA
smfconline.org; 508-813-0697
The Southeastern Massachusetts Festival Chorus celebrates 25 years! Call or purchase tickets online.

When Johnny Comes Marching Home: A Memorial Brass Concert
May 26, 2019
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Rd. (Rt. 114)
Bristol, RI; blithewold.org
Performance by the Renaissance V Brass Quintet. RSVP/Register

Tri-County Symphonic Band 17th Annual Benefit Pops Concert
“The Fabulous Fifties”
June 9, 2019
The Grand Tent
Fireman Performing Arts Center
Tabor Academy
235 Front St., Marion, MA
tricountysymphonicband.org

ART
Art Themed Book Club
May 17, 2019 | Dearest of Geniuses: A Life of Theodate Pope Riddle by Sandra L. Katz.
Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI
newportartmuseum.org
Visit website for June - Nov. Eat/Read/Chat book selections.

Avant Gardens
Through Sept. 8, 2019
Griswold House Ilgenfritz, Griswold Corridor, and Wright Galleries
Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI
newportartmuseum.org

EXHIBITIONS
DeCordova New England Biennial 2019
Through Sept. 15, 2019
DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, MA
decordova.org
Twenty-three artists from the six northeastern states.

Rooted, Revived, Reinvented: Basketry in America
Opens May 18, 2019
Fuller Craft Museum™
455 Oak St.
Brockton, MA; fullercraft.org

24th Annual Juried All Cape Art Show
June 2 - July 1, 2019
Creative Arts Center
154 Crowell Rd., Chatham, MA
capecodcreativearts.org

MUSEUMS
Gorham Silver: Designing Brilliance 1850 - 1970
May 3 - Dec. 1, 2019
Exhibition Opening:
May 3rd. 5:30 - 7:30 pm
RISD Museum
Chase Center
20 N Main St., Providence, RI
risdmuseum.org

Alicja Kwade - ParaPivot
Through Oct. 27, 2019
On the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden
The Met Fifth Avenue
1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
metmuseum.org/exhibitions
Berlin-based artist born 1979 Poland.

COMEDY
Wage House
560 Mineral Spring Ave.
Pawtucket, RI
wagehouse.com
Improv Comedy Theater

ANTIQUES /AUCTIONS 
The Spring Auction
May 5, 2019
Grogan & Company
20 Charles St.
Boston, MA; groganco.com

BOOKS/LECTURES
John Clayton Oil
Painting Demo
May 3, 2019
Creative Arts Center
154 Crowell Rd.
Chatham, MA
capecodcreativearts.org

Nantucket Historical Association
May 9, 2019 | Food for Thought: Marine Debris & Plastics
with Laura Ludwig of Center for Coastal Studies
Whaling Museum
13 Broad St., Nantucket, MA
nha.org

TOURS
Newport Mansions The Breakers, the Elms, Marble House & Rosecliff.
Visit site for details on “Servant Life Tour” and “Beneath The Breakers Tour”
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org

Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill Annual Tour
May 16, 2019
beaconhillgardenclub.org
Early Bird Tickets - $50
After May 9th. - $60
Day - Of Tickets available at the corner of Charles and Mr. Vernon.

Secret Garden Spring Tour
June 14 - 16, 2019
Private Gardens
Newport, RI
secretgardentours.org;
401-439-7253
Self-guided.

FILM/PHOTOGRAPHY
11th Annual SENE Film, Music & Arts Festival
May 14 - 18, 2019
senefest.com

5th Annual MV Environmental Film Festival
May 23 - 26, 2019
Martha’s Vineyard, MA
mvfilmsociety.com
508-696-9369
Presented by Martha’s Vineyard Film Society in collaboration with Vineyard Conservation Society.

Flower Photography
June 1, 2019
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Rd. (Rt. 114)
Bristol, RI; blithewold.org
With Jan Armor.

Nantucket Film Festival
June 19 - 24, 2019
Nantucket, MA
nantucketfilmfestival.org

DELICIOUS
Boston Public Market
100 Hanover St.
Boston, MA
bostonpublicmarket.org
Indoor and year-round, dine, shop, demos, special events and more.

Afternoon Tea
May 11, 2019
Hearthside House Museum
677 Great Rd.; Lincoln, RI
hearthsidehouse.org

Mother’s Day Tea
May 12, 2019
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Rd. (Rt. 114)
Bristol, RI; blithewold.org
Pre-paid reservations only.

Newport Waterfront
Oyster Festival
May 17 - 19, 2019
Bowen’s Wharf
Newport, RI
bowenswharf.com

6th Annual Wareham Oyster Festival
May 26, 2019
Downtown Wareham
Main St.
Wareham, MA
warehamoyster.com

WORKSHOPS
Hydrangea Success Series
May 9 or 11 | Planting and Replanting
June 27 or 29 | Irrigation
Aug. 1 | Propagation
Aug. 15 or 17 | Companion Planting
Sept. 14 or 15 | Growing in Containers
Nov. 1 or 2 | Winterizing
Heritage Museums & Gardens
67 Grove St., Sandwich, MA
heritagemuseumsandgardens.org
Discount when registering for three

Designing by the Seasons: A Floral Arranging Series
May 9, 2019 | Spring Floral Bouquet
May 30, 2019 | Peony and Iris
June 13, 2019 | Designing with Roses
August 9, 2019 | Edible Plants in an Arrangement
September 5, 2019 | Dahlias
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Rd. (Rt. 114)
Bristol, RI
blithewold.org
Pre-registraion is required.

SPECIAL EVENTS
Cherry Blossom Friendship Festival
May 5, 2019
Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship House
11 Cherry St.
Fairhaven, MA
fairhaventours.com
Free admission.
A Bento picnic box lunch, (limited number) $20 adult/$10 under 12 available.

Red, White & Brew
May 17, 2019
Buttonwood Park Zoo
425 Hawthorn St.
New Bedford, MA
bpzoo.org
General or VIP Admission.

Memorial Day Flag Garden
May 22 - 28, 2019
Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Boston Common
45 Beacon St.
Boston, MA
massmilitayheroes.org

Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial
May 24 - 27, 2019
Fort Adams State Park
90 Fort Adams Dr.
Newport, RI; osdri.org
Each boot adorned with name card and American flag representing each American service member killed in the Global War on Terror.

Interior Decoration: Elegance & Ease
May 29, 2019
Rosecliff
548 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org
With Nina Campbell, Author, Interior Designer, President of Nina Campbell Design. Advance ticket purchase required.

Newport Flower Show
June 21, 2019 |
Opening Night Party: $175
June 21 - 23, 2019 |
Flower Show:  $25 / $20 advance
Rosecliff
548 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org

International Tennis Hall of Fame
Enshrinement Weekend
July 19 - 21, 2019
Newport, RI
halloffameopen.com
Enshrinement Weekend Experience or Induction Day Experience.

FAMILY
Open Farm Days
May 18, June 15, July 20, 2019
92 Allens Neck Rd.
South Dartmouth, MA
roundthebendfarm.org
Paradox Acres, non-GMO grass fed meat, Hana’s Honey, MA Maple Syrup, Nisa’sTeas & Botanicals. Tours, workshops, and more.

Memorial Day Parade
May 27, 2019
Main St.; Fairhaven, MA
fairhaventours.com
Raising of the “Big Flag”, National Anthem performed by Fairhaven High School music students. Riverside Cemetery ceremony at the Civil War Monument & cannon salute.

OUTDOORS

Sachuest Point
Night-Time Fishing
Sunset to Sunrise
Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge
Middletown, RI
rhodeislandpermits.recaccess.com
One-night permit or Annual Permit Required.

Annual Quechee
Hot Air Balloon Craft
and Music Festival
June 14 - 16, 2019
70 Village Green Circle
Quechee, VT
quecheeballoonfestival.com

Buzzards Bay Swim
June 22, 2019
Outer New Bedford Harbor
savebuzzardsbay.org
Swim For Clean Water.
Registration Fee: $25.
Fundraising Minimum: $150.

If you would like to have your event listed here, please e-mail [email protected] (attention event calendar) for details and information.


GALAS
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum 2019 Benefit Bash
April 27, 2019
The Aldrich
258 Main St., Ridgefield, CT; aldrichart.org
Honoring Harmony Hammond and Pam & Jack Baker.

Boston Medical Center Gala
May 4, 2019
Seaport World Trade Center
200 Seaport Blvd., Boston, MA
bmc.convio.net; Fundraiser ticket price $675

NAUTICAL
Palm Beach International Boat Show
Feb. 9–17, 2019
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
415 Summer St., Boston, MA
newenglandboatshow.com; nyboatshow.com

MOUNTAIN SPORTS
21st Annual Slush Cup
March 30, 2019
Mount Sunapee
1398 Route 103, Newbury, NH
mountsunapee.com

28th Annual Intragalactic Cardboard Sled Race
April 6, 2019
Mount Sunapee
1398 Route 103, Newbury, NH
mountsunapee.com

GARDENS/PARKS
69th Annual RI Home Show
April 4–7, 2019
Rhode Island Convention Center
Providence, RI
riconvention.com
Featuring the RI Flower and Garden Show.

Green Animals Topiary Garden
Opens: April 13, 2019
380 Cory’s Lane
Portsmouth, RI
newportmansions.org

5th Annual Haskell Spring Plant Sale
May 11, 2019
Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens
Shawmut Ave., New Bedford, MA
[email protected]
Members: 9 am
Public: 10 am–1pm

The Garden Club of Buzzards Bay Plant Sale ay TBD, 2019
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Parish Hall
783 Dartmouth St., Dartmouth, MA
gardenclubbuzzardsbay.org

DANCE
Island Moving Co.
March 8 & 9, 2019
“A Collection of Attitudes 2019”
March 8, 9, and 10, 2019
Mother Goose at Rosecliff
Newport, RI; islandmovingco.org

THEATER
Gamm Theatre
Through March 17, 2019 Escaped Alone by Caryl Churchill
April 11–May 5, 2019  True West by Sam Shepard
1245 Jefferson Blvd.
Warwick, RI; gammtheatre.org

On Golden Pond
March 14–24, 2019
Little Theatre of Fall River @ The Fire Barn
340 Prospect St., Fall River, MA
littletheatre.net
By Ernest Thompson

MUSIC
New England Conservatory Concerts almost every night of the week.
290 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA
necmusic.edu
Visit website for concert schedule; many free of charge.

Greybeards: All Telemann Concert with Heidi Dion
March 10th, 2019
The Meeting House
3850 Main Rd., Tiverton, RI
fourconersarts.org
$15 advance/$20 at the door

Musicians and Singers from Handel & Haydn Society
March 17, 2019
Concerts at the Point
Westport Point United Methodist
1912 Main Rd., Westport, MA
concertsatthepoint.org

“Postcards from Buzzards Bay”
March 23, 2019 | Falmouth Academy
7 Highfield Dr., Falmouth, MA
March 24, 2019 | Fireman Performing Arts Center at Hoyt Hall, Tabor Academy
2325 Front St., Marion, MA
tricountysymphonicband.org
Composed by Michael Donovan. Commissioned by the Tri-County Music Association. Visit website for ticket information.

Schola Cantorum of Boston
April 6, 2019
Grand Gallery RISD Museum
20 North Main St., Providence, RI
risdmuseum.org
Refreshments follow. Register online.

ART
Art Themed Book Club
March 21, 2019 Saving Mona Lisa: The Battle to Protect the Louvre and its Treasures from the Nazis by Gerri Chanel
April 18, 2019 The Unfinished Palazzo: Life, Love and Art in Venice by Judith Mackrell
May 17, 2019 | Dearest of Geniuses: A Life of Theodate Pope Riddle by Sandra L. Katz
Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI
newportartmuseum.org
Visit website for June - Nov.; Eat/Read/Chat book selections.

EXHIBITIONS
Duxbury Art Association Winter Juried Show
Through April 13, 2019
The Art Complex Museum
189 Alden St., Duxbury, MA
artcomplex.org

Newport Annual Members’ Juried Exhibition
Through March 17, 2019
Opening Reception: Feb. 1, 2019
Ilgenfritz Gallery
Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI
neportartmuseum.org

Monet’s Waterloo Bridge: Vision and Process
Through April 28, 2019
Water Lilies to Waterloo: An Evening of Monet and Flowers: Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA
worcesterart.org

MUSEUMS
Cape Cod’s Nature Place
March 2, 2019 The Wonder of Birds, Habitats and Habitat Preference
March 9, 2019 The Wonder of Birds/Field Marks
869 Main St., Rte. 6A, Brewster, MA
With Naturalist, Author, and Educator Peter Trull
Fee: $10 pp/class.
Register @ 508-896-3867 ext. 133
ccmnh.org

Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum
March 19, 2019 The Art of Appraising: From Connoisseur to Scientist with Allyson Lee
March 31, 2019 Music of the Period Seaglass Theater
396 County St., New Bedford, MA
rjdmuseum.org

The Cahoon Museum of American Art
March 15–19, 2019
Opening Reception with the artists: April 12, 2019
Twenty-One in Truro: Celebrating the Cahoon Museum Collection
May 24–Sept. 1, 2019
Sailors Valentines
4676 Falmouth Rd., Rte. 28, Cotuit, MA
cahoonmuseum.org

Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
1001 Elmwood Ave., Providence, RI
providenceri.gov

Harvard Museum of Natural History
26 Oxford St., Cambridge, MA
hmnh.harvard.edu

Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology
11 Divinity Ave., Cambridge, MA
hmnh.harvard.edu

COMEDY
Wage House
560 Mineral Spring Ave.
Pawtucket, RI
wagehouse.com
Improv Comedy Theater

ANTIQUES /AUCTIONS
Connecticut Spring Show
March 23 & 24, 2019
Hartford Armory
360 Broad St.; Hartford, Conn.
ctspringshow.com

BOOKS/LECTURES
History of Camellias in Boston
March 2, 2019
Lyman Estate
185 Lyman St., Waltham, MA
my.historicnewengland.org
Advance tickets required. Includes visit to the 1804 greenhouses

Gretchen Rubin — Outer Order, Inner Calm: Declutter and Organize to Make More Room for Happiness
March 6, 2019
First Parish Church
1446 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA
harvard.com; Ticketed event.

Data-logging Loggerheads: A Story about Sea Turtles in the Greater Atlantic Region
March 7, 2019
425 Buttonwood Park Zoo
Hawthorn St., New Bedford, MA
bpzoo.org
Heather Haas, Research Fisheries Biologist Northeast Fisheries Science Center

Redwood Library & Athenæum
March 10, 2019 | Johann Sebastian Bach
March 31, 2019 | George Frideric Handel
50 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI
redwoodlibrary.org: 401-847-0292
With Dr. Edward Markward, Music Director of the Rhode Island Civic Chorale and Choir. Please register

Adult Speaker Series: Plastic Pollution and Our Oceans
March 14, 2019
Falmouth Historical Society Cultural Center
55 Palmer Ave., Falmouth, MA
savebuzzardsbay.org
With Jessica Donohue, Research Assistant at SeaEducation Association Woods Hole. Membership supported organization.

“Adrift: A True Story of Tragedy on the Icy Atlantic and One Who Lived To Tell About It”
March 16, 2019
Falmouth Museum On The Green Cultural Center
35 Katharine Lee Bates Rd., Falmouth, MA
museumonthegreen.org
1856 Sole survior: Crewman Thomas W. Nye of Fairhaven. With author, Brian Murphy.

Cara Robertson — The Trial of Lizzie Borden
March 28, 2019
Harvard Book Store
1256 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA
harvard.com
Tickets not required.

Nantucket Historical Association
April 4, 2019  Food For Thought: The Enduring Power of Moby-Dick with Nathaniel Philbrick, author
May 9, 2019 | Food for Thought: Marine Debris & Plastics with Laura Ludwig of Center for Coastal Studies
Whaling Museum
13 Broad St., Nantucket, MA
nha.org

TOURS
Newport Mansions
The Breakers, the Elms, Marble House & Rosecliff. Visit site for details on “Servant Life Tour” and “Beneath The Breakers Tour.”
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org

30th Annual Chocolate Festival
Feb. 24, 2019
Mt. Washington Valley Ski & Snowshoe Foundation
279 NH Route 16-302
Intevale, NH
mtwashingtonvalley.org; mwvskitouring.org
Cross Country Ski, Snowshoe or Drive. Equipment Rentals, Complimentary Shuttle. Lodging packages available. Advance $30/$35
Chocolate Martini not included in ticket price.

FILM/PHOTOGRAPHY
Photographs by Edie Bresler & Caleb Cole
Through March 15, 2019
Garner Center for Photographic Exhibitions
274 Moody St., Waltham, MA
nesop.edu; ediebresler.com; calebcolephoto.com

DELICIOUS
Boston Public Market
100 Hanover St., Boston, MA
bostonpublicmarket.org
Indoor and year-round, dine, shop, demos, special events and more.

Newport Spring Restaurant Week
April 5–14, 2019
Newport & Bristol County, RI
discovernewport.org

SPECIAL EVENTS
Boston Wine Festival
Through March 29, 2019
Boston Harbor Hotel
70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA
bostonwinefestival.net
Dinners, Receptions, Seminars and Brunches

St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Mach 9, 2019
Providence, RI
providencestpatricksparade.org

14th Annual Cape Cod St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 9, 2019
Yarmouth, MA
capecodstpatricksparade.com

63rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 16, 2019
Newport, RI
newportirish.com

St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 17, 2019
Boston, MA
southbostonparade.org

March Mardi Gras Madness
March 30, 2019
Middleboro Town Hall Ball Room
Nickerson Ave., Middleboro, MA
nemasketriverproductions.com
By Nemasket River Productions.

13th Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch
March 31, 2019
Rosecliff
Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI
newportmansions.org
Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Early reservations recommended.

12th Annual BCC Annual Cake Show & Competition
April 6 & 7, 2019
Elsbree St., Fall River, MA
bristol.edu

FAMILY
Easter EggZOOberance
April 13, 14 & 20, 2019
Buttonwood Park Zoo
425 Hawthorn St., New Bedford, MA
bpzoo.org

30th Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch
April 20, 2019
Rosecliff
Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI
newportmansions.org
Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Early reservations recommended

OUTDOORS
Cuttyhunk Seal Cruise
March 2 & 30, 2019
Cuttyhunk Ferry Co.
State Pier
New Bedford, MA
lloydcenter.org
Pre-register no later then two days prior to cruise.

Seal & Seabird Cruise
March 9, 2019
Patriot Boats
110 Scranton Ave., Falmouth, MA
savebuzzardsbay.org
Register online. Membership supported organization.

Winter Bird Activities: Woodcock Walk
March 16, 2019
Wildlands Trust’s Great River Preserve
1199 Auburn St., Bridgewater, MA
manomet.org
One of the first signs of Spring! Please pre-register.

Maple Sugar Days Festival
March 23 - 24, 2019
Brookwood Farm
11 Blue Hill River Rd., Canton, MA
massaudubon.org

If you would like to have your event listed here, please e-mail [email protected] (attention event calendar) for details and information.
GALAS
Holiday Dinner Dance
Dec. 15, 2018
The Breakers
44 Ochre Point Ave.
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org
Black tie. Reservations required.
Limited number available.

New Year’s Eve Gala:
70’s Austin Powers
Dec. 31, 2018
Ocean House
1 Bluff Ave.
Watch Hill, RI
oceanhouseevents.com
Black Tie Event. Gourmet
dinner, dessert stations, signature
cocktails, live music.

A Royal New Year’s Eve -
“A Ball for the Ages”
Dec. 31, 2018
Wentworth by the Sea
588 Wentworth Rd.
New Castle, NH
wentworth.com
Dress as a royal from any
era/any country.

New Year’s Eve Gala
Dec. 31, 2018
Mountain View Grand
Resort & Spa
Mountain View Rd.
Whitefield, NH
mountainviewgrand.com

7th Annual Frostbite Bash
Feb. 9, 2019
Herreshoff Marine Museum /
America’s Cup Hall of Fame
One Burnside St.
Bristol, RI; herreshoff.org
Save the Date!

NAUTICAL
New England Boat Show          
Feb. 9 - 17, 2019
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
415 Summer St. Boston, MA
newenglandboatshow.com

2019 Miami International Boat Show
Feb. 14 -18, 2019
Miami Marine Stadium
Park & Basin
3501 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, FL
miamiboatshow.com
Limited VIP Experience tickets available.

Palm Beach International Boat Show
March 28 - 31, 2019
101 S. Flagler Dr.
West Palm Beach, FL
pbboatshow.com
VIP Experience tickets available.

MOUNTAIN SPORTS
Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel
dogslednh.com
Reservations required.
Stowe Derby
Jan. 13, 2019
Stowe Mountain Resort
Stowe, VT
gostowe.com
Cross-country ski race.
Winter Rendezvous
Jan. 23 - 27, 2019
Stowe Mountain Resort
Stowe, VT
gostowe.com
Annual LGBTQ pride celebration.
Lakes Region Sled Dog Races
Feb. 15 - 17, 2019
Laconia, NH
lrsdc.org
Spectators welcome.

GARDENS/PARKS
Gardens Aglow
Nov. 23 - Dec. 30, 2018
Heritage Museums & Gardens
67 Grove St.
Sandwich, MA
heritagemuseumsandgardens.org

DANCE
Boston Dance Theater
Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, 2018
Institute Of Contemporary Art
25 Harbor Shore Dr.
Boston, MA
icaboston.org
Performance talks with Boston DanceAlliance Executive Director Debra Cash;
30 min. prior to performance.
Post performance Q&A with the artists Nov. 30th.

Twas the Night Before Christmas
Dec. 14, 2018
The Nazarian Center For The Performing Arts
Roberts Hall, Rhode Island College
600 Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Providence, RI
providenceballet.com

DanceWorks Boston Project - Season 17
Jan. 17 - 19, 2019
BU Tsai Performance Center
685 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston, MA
danceworksboston.com

THEATER
Cabaret
Nov. 29 - Dec. 9, 2018
The Little Theatre of Fall River, Inc. @ the Firebarn
340 Prospect St.
Corner of Highland Ave. and Prospect St., Fall River, MA
littletheatre.net

The Mystery of Miz Arnette
Feb. 1, 2, 8, 9, 10,
15, 16 & 17, 2019
Playhouse
2 Scout Rd.
East Walpole, MA
footlighters.com

Eventide Theatre Company
Feb. 14 - March 3, 2019 | Feiffer’s People
713 Main St., Rt. 6A
Dennis, MA
eventidearts.org

MUSIC
Brass Quintet Holiday Concert
Dec. 2, 2018
Varnum Memorial Armory Museum
6 Main St.
East Greenwich, RI
usnwc.edu/navybandnortheast

Newport Navy Choristers
Dec. 2, 2018
First Baptist Church
228 N. Main St.
Fall River, MA
Dec. 14, 2018
St. Barnabas Church
1697 East Main Rd.
Portsmouth, RI
newportnavychoristers.org

St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble
Dec. 2, 2018
St. James’ Episcopal church
25 West St., Danbury, CT
saintjamesdanbury.org
From Russia in concert.

Holiday Concert
Symphonic Winds,
Chamber Choir,
& Navy Band Northeast
Dec. 5, 2018
Mechanics Hall
New England Conservatory
290 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA
necmusic.edu
Visit website for details on
this event, and many others.

The Turning of the Year:
A Holiday Celebration
Dec. 7, 2018
Wamsutta Club
427 County St.
New Bedford, MA
508-673-8523; [email protected]
John Whelan accordion, Americana Roots band, Low Lily and Katie McNally, fiddler.

Holiday Pops!
Dec. 8 & 9, 2018
Memorial Hall
83 Court St., Plymouth, MA
plymouthphil.org

Making Spirits Bright -
Southeastern Massachusetts
Festival Chorus
Dec. 8 & 9, 2018
Taunton High School Auditorium
50 Williams St.
Taunton, MA
Dec. 16, 2018
St. Mary’s Church
114 St. Mary’s Square
Taunton, MA
smfconline.org
Visit website for ticket information.

Concerts at the Point
Dec. 9, 2018 | Fred Moyer
Jazz Trio
Westport Point United Methodist
1912 Main Rd.
Westport, MA
concertsathepoint.org
Visit website for details.

Narragansett Bay Symphony
Community Orchestra
Dec. 9, 2018
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Narragansett, RI
nabsco.org
Glenn Miller Orchestra
Dec. 11, 2018
Firehouse Center for the Arts
Market Square
Newburyport, MA
firehouse.org

Pianist Benjamin Nacar
Dec. 15 & 16 2018
RISD Museum
Grand Gallery
224 Benefit St.
Providence, RI
risdmuseum.org

Sal the Voice Valentinetti
with Black Tie Brass
Dec. 29, 2018
Stadium Theatre
Performing Arts Center & Conservatory
28 Monument Square
Woonsocket, RI
stadiumtheatre.com

ART
Foundry Artists Holiday Show
Nov. 29, 2018:
Opening Reception
Show and Sale: Nov. 30 -
Dec. 2 & Dec. 7 - 9, 2018
The Pawtucket Armory
Center for the Arts
172 Exchange St.
Pawtucket, RI
foundryshow.com

EXHIBITIONS
Delacroix
Through Jan. 6, 2019
The MET Fifth Avenue
1000 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY
metmuseum.org
French painter Eugéne Dalacroix (1798 - 1863).

New England
Watercolor Society
2018 North American
Open Exhibition
Through Jan. 13, 2019
Art Complex Museum
189 Alden St.
Duxbury, MA
newenglandwatercolorsociety.org

“Light In A Dark Season”
Through Jan. 27, 2019
Reception: Dec. 6, 2018
Cape Cod Museum of Art
60 Hope Lane
Dennis, MA
ccmoa.org

The Claggetts of Newport: Master Clockmakers in Colonial America
Opening: Dec. 8, 2018
Redwood Library & Athenæum
50 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI
redwoodlibrary.org
Ansel Adams in Our Time
Dec. 13, 2018 - Feb. 24, 2019
Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA
mfa.org

Monet’s Waterloo Bridge: Vision and Process
Exhibition: Jan. 25 - April 28, 2019
Water Lilies to Waterloo:
An Evening of Monet
and Flowers:  Opening Reception: Jan. 25, 2019
Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury St.
Worcester, MA
worcesterart.org
Tickets to Opening Reception on sale Jan. 1, 2019.

MUSEUMS
The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum
Nov. 29, 2018 | Holiday
“Tree-view” Party
Nov. 30, 2018 | A New Way to Celebrate the Season
Nov. 30 & Dec. 7, 2018 | Fruitcake Fridays
Dec. 1, 2018 | Open House Family Day
Dec. 4, 2018 | Lecture & Tour, County St. Christmas
Dec. 13, 2018 | Music of the Season with Our
Sisters’ School Chorus
396 County St.
New Bedford, MA
rjdmuseum.org
Visit website for details.

Common Threads - Weaving Stories Across Time
Through Jan. 13, 2019
Hostetter Gallery &
Tapestry Room
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans Way
Boston, MA
gardnermuseum.org

Hearthside House Museum
Dec. 2, 8, & 9, 2019 | Old Fashion Christmas
Dec. 28 & 30, 2019 | Home for the Holidays Tours
677 Great Rd., Lincoln, RI
hearthsidehouse.org

COMEDY
New Year’s Eve @
The Firehouse Theater
Dec. 31, 2018
4 Equity Place, Newport, RI
firehousetheater.org

ANTIQUES /AUCTIONS
Holiday Antiques, Vintage,
Decorative Arts Show & Sale
Dec. 8 - 9, 2018
Shriner’s Auditorium
Concord Rd.
Wilmington, MA
neantiqueshows.com

BOOKS/LECTURES
Susan Orlean -
The Library Book
Dec. 3, 2018
Cambridge Public Library
449 Broadway
Cambridge, MA
harvard.com

The Annual Carlton J. Pinheiro Lecture: John Palmieri
presents, “HMCo & Navy Torpedo Boats”
Dec. 11, 2018
Herreshoff Marine Museum/
America’s Cup Hall of Fame
One Burnside St., Bristol, RI
herreshoff.org

TOURS
HILDENE® The Lincoln Family Home
Closed Dec. 24 - 26, 2018
1005 Hildene Rd.
Manchester, VT
hildene.org

PHOTOGRAPHY/FILM
Into The Moon’s Room
Jan. 7, - Feb. 8, 2019
Opening Reception: Jan. 8, 2019
Garner Center for
Photographic Exhibitions
274 Moody St.
Waltham, MA
nesop.edu
Photographs by
Rebecca Moseman

DELICIOUS
Newport Vineyards
Dec. 6, 2018 | Making Spirits Bright: Cocktail + Truffle
Making Class
Dec. 13, 2018 | Scratch Series:
Foods To Gift
909 East Main Rd.
Middletown, RI
newportvineyards.com
Limited number of tickets available.

Afternoon Tea In The
Dining Room
Through Dec. 28, 2018
Blithewold Mansion,
Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Rd., (Rt. 114)
Bristol, RI; blithewold.org
The price of Tea includes
admission to the Mansion
and Grounds.

Boston Public Market
100 Hanover St.
Boston, MA
bostonpublicmarket.org
Indoor and year round, dine, shop, demos, special events and more.

SPECIAL EVENTS
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
Through Jan. 7, 2019
Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY
rockefellercenter.com

Nantucket Christmas Stroll
Nov. 30 - Dec. 2, 2018
Nantucket, MA
christmasstroll.com
A Chamber of Commerce Event.

“Currier & Ives” Victorian Skaters on the Ice and Candlelight Stroll
Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 & 22, 2018
Strawbery Banke Museum
14 Hancock St.
Portsmouth, NH
strawberybanke.org

Holiday Evenings At
The Breakers
Dec. 1, 8, 22, & 29, 2018
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org

34th Annual Wassail Weekend
Dec. 7 - 9, 2018
Woodstock, VT
woodstockvt.com

CraftBoston Holiday
Preview & Benefit: Dec. 13, 2018
Show: Dec. 14 - 16, 2018
Hynes Convention Center
900 Boylston St.
Boston, MA
societyofcrafts.org

Holiday Evening Duet:
The Elms & Marble House
Dec. 15, 2018
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org

Holiday Concert
Dec. 15 & 16, 2018
DAR/Constitution Hall
1776 D St NW
Washington, D.C.
navyband.navy.mil
There may be a flyover!

First Night Boston 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Boston, MA
firstnightboston.org
Copley Countdown, fireworks
over Boston harbor, ice sculptures, live music, light displays and more.

First Night Chatham
Dec. 31, 2018
Town Wide
Chatham, MA
firstnightchatham.com
Family friendly, full day of fun.
Fireworks at midnight.

FAMILY
Sparkle!
Through Dec. 21, 2018
Blithewold Mansion,
Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Rd., (Rt. 114)
Bristol, RI
blithewold.org
An Outdoor Family Event

Festival Of Lights
Through Jan. 1, 2019
Edaville Railroad Family Theme Park
5 Pine St.
Carver, MA
edaville.com
Closed Christmas Day.

49th Annual Osterville Christmas Open House & Stroll
Dec. 7, 2018
Downtown Osterville
Osterville, MA
ostervillevillage.com

Children’s Christmas Tea
with Mystic Aquarium Penguins
Dec. 9, 2018
Ocean House
1 Bluff Ave.
Watch Hill, RI
oceanhouseevents.com

Annual Children’s
Christmas Concert
Dec. 9, 2018
Sippican School
16 Spring St.
Marion, MA
tricountysymphonicband.org

Open Farm Days
Dec. 15, 2018
Round The Bend Farm
92 Allens Neck Rd.
Dartmouth, MA
roundthebendfarm.org

Family Hike - Short Days, Long Nights
Dec. 16, 2019
The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Hunnewell Building
125 Arborway
Boston, MA
my.arboretum.harvard.edu

Boston Area Chantey
& Maritime Sing
Dec. 16, 2018
USS Constitution Museum
Charlestown Navy Yard, Bldg. 22
Charlesstown, MA
ussconstitutionmuseum.org

OUTDOORS
2018 Jingle Bell Run
Dec. 9, 2018
The Boston Commons
Corner  of Beacon and Charles
Boston, MA
arthritis.org
Benefits The Arthritis Foundation.

Cuttyhunk Ferry Co.
Departs: New Bedford
Mon. & Fri. @ 9 a.m.
Departs: Cuttyhunk
Mon. & Fri. @ 2 p.m.
66B State Pier
South Bulkhead
New Bedford, MA
cuttyhunkferryco.com
Seal Watch Cruises 2019!

Ice Skating in NYC
The Rink at Rockefeller Center
5th Ave. between 49th and
50th Streets, New York, NY
therinkatrockcenter.com

VOLUNTEER
Volunteer information Session
Dec. 4, 2018
Potter League
87 Oliphant Lane,
Middletown, RI
potterleague.org
Register online.

Wreaths Across America
Dec. 15, 2018
wreathsacrossamerica.org
Help by sponsoring a wreath,
volunteering or inviting friends.

EVENTS ARCHIVE

GALAS
Holiday Dinner Dance
Dec. 15, 2018
The Breakers
44 Ochre Point Ave.
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org
Black tie. Reservations required.
Limited number available.

New Year’s Eve Gala:
70’s Austin Powers
Dec. 31, 2018
Ocean House
1 Bluff Ave.
Watch Hill, RI
oceanhouseevents.com
Black Tie Event. Gourmet
dinner, dessert stations, signature
cocktails, live music.

A Royal New Year’s Eve -
“A Ball for the Ages”
Dec. 31, 2018
Wentworth by the Sea
588 Wentworth Rd.
New Castle, NH
wentworth.com
Dress as a royal from any
era/any country.

New Year’s Eve Gala
Dec. 31, 2018
Mountain View Grand
Resort & Spa
Mountain View Rd.
Whitefield, NH
mountainviewgrand.com

7th Annual Frostbite Bash
Feb. 9, 2019
Herreshoff Marine Museum /
America’s Cup Hall of Fame
One Burnside St.
Bristol, RI; herreshoff.org
Save the Date!

NAUTICAL
New England Boat Show          
Feb. 9 - 17, 2019
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
415 Summer St. Boston, MA
newenglandboatshow.com

2019 Miami International Boat Show
Feb. 14 -18, 2019
Miami Marine Stadium
Park & Basin
3501 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, FL
miamiboatshow.com
Limited VIP Experience tickets available.

Palm Beach International Boat Show
March 28 - 31, 2019
101 S. Flagler Dr.
West Palm Beach, FL
pbboatshow.com
VIP Experience tickets available.

MOUNTAIN SPORTS
Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel
dogslednh.com
Reservations required.
Stowe Derby
Jan. 13, 2019
Stowe Mountain Resort
Stowe, VT
gostowe.com
Cross-country ski race.
Winter Rendezvous
Jan. 23 - 27, 2019
Stowe Mountain Resort
Stowe, VT
gostowe.com
Annual LGBTQ pride celebration.
Lakes Region Sled Dog Races
Feb. 15 - 17, 2019
Laconia, NH
lrsdc.org
Spectators welcome.

GARDENS/PARKS
Gardens Aglow
Nov. 23 - Dec. 30, 2018
Heritage Museums & Gardens
67 Grove St.
Sandwich, MA
heritagemuseumsandgardens.org

DANCE
Boston Dance Theater
Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, 2018
Institute Of Contemporary Art
25 Harbor Shore Dr.
Boston, MA
icaboston.org
Performance talks with Boston DanceAlliance Executive Director Debra Cash;
30 min. prior to performance.
Post performance Q&A with the artists Nov. 30th.

Twas the Night Before Christmas
Dec. 14, 2018
The Nazarian Center For The Performing Arts
Roberts Hall, Rhode Island College
600 Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Providence, RI
providenceballet.com

DanceWorks Boston Project - Season 17
Jan. 17 - 19, 2019
BU Tsai Performance Center
685 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston, MA
danceworksboston.com

THEATER
Cabaret
Nov. 29 - Dec. 9, 2018
The Little Theatre of Fall River, Inc. @ the Firebarn
340 Prospect St.
Corner of Highland Ave. and Prospect St., Fall River, MA
littletheatre.net

The Mystery of Miz Arnette
Feb. 1, 2, 8, 9, 10,
15, 16 & 17, 2019
Playhouse
2 Scout Rd.
East Walpole, MA
footlighters.com

Eventide Theatre Company
Feb. 14 - March 3, 2019 | Feiffer’s People
713 Main St., Rt. 6A
Dennis, MA
eventidearts.org

MUSIC
Brass Quintet Holiday Concert
Dec. 2, 2018
Varnum Memorial Armory Museum
6 Main St.
East Greenwich, RI
usnwc.edu/navybandnortheast

Newport Navy Choristers
Dec. 2, 2018
First Baptist Church
228 N. Main St.
Fall River, MA
Dec. 14, 2018
St. Barnabas Church
1697 East Main Rd.
Portsmouth, RI
newportnavychoristers.org

St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble
Dec. 2, 2018
St. James’ Episcopal church
25 West St., Danbury, CT
saintjamesdanbury.org
From Russia in concert.

Holiday Concert
Symphonic Winds,
Chamber Choir,
& Navy Band Northeast
Dec. 5, 2018
Mechanics Hall
New England Conservatory
290 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA
necmusic.edu
Visit website for details on
this event, and many others.

The Turning of the Year:
A Holiday Celebration
Dec. 7, 2018
Wamsutta Club
427 County St.
New Bedford, MA
508-673-8523; [email protected]
John Whelan accordion, Americana Roots band, Low Lily and Katie McNally, fiddler.

Holiday Pops!
Dec. 8 & 9, 2018
Memorial Hall
83 Court St., Plymouth, MA
plymouthphil.org

Making Spirits Bright -
Southeastern Massachusetts
Festival Chorus
Dec. 8 & 9, 2018
Taunton High School Auditorium
50 Williams St.
Taunton, MA
Dec. 16, 2018
St. Mary’s Church
114 St. Mary’s Square
Taunton, MA
smfconline.org
Visit website for ticket information.

Concerts at the Point
Dec. 9, 2018 | Fred Moyer
Jazz Trio
Westport Point United Methodist
1912 Main Rd.
Westport, MA
concertsathepoint.org
Visit website for details.

Narragansett Bay Symphony
Community Orchestra
Dec. 9, 2018
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Narragansett, RI
nabsco.org
Glenn Miller Orchestra
Dec. 11, 2018
Firehouse Center for the Arts
Market Square
Newburyport, MA
firehouse.org

Pianist Benjamin Nacar
Dec. 15 & 16 2018
RISD Museum
Grand Gallery
224 Benefit St.
Providence, RI
risdmuseum.org

Sal the Voice Valentinetti
with Black Tie Brass
Dec. 29, 2018
Stadium Theatre
Performing Arts Center & Conservatory
28 Monument Square
Woonsocket, RI
stadiumtheatre.com

ART
Foundry Artists Holiday Show
Nov. 29, 2018:
Opening Reception
Show and Sale: Nov. 30 -
Dec. 2 & Dec. 7 - 9, 2018
The Pawtucket Armory
Center for the Arts
172 Exchange St.
Pawtucket, RI
foundryshow.com

EXHIBITIONS
Delacroix
Through Jan. 6, 2019
The MET Fifth Avenue
1000 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY
metmuseum.org
French painter Eugéne Dalacroix (1798 - 1863).

New England
Watercolor Society
2018 North American
Open Exhibition
Through Jan. 13, 2019
Art Complex Museum
189 Alden St.
Duxbury, MA
newenglandwatercolorsociety.org

“Light In A Dark Season”
Through Jan. 27, 2019
Reception: Dec. 6, 2018
Cape Cod Museum of Art
60 Hope Lane
Dennis, MA
ccmoa.org

The Claggetts of Newport: Master Clockmakers in Colonial America
Opening: Dec. 8, 2018
Redwood Library & Athenæum
50 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI
redwoodlibrary.org
Ansel Adams in Our Time
Dec. 13, 2018 - Feb. 24, 2019
Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA
mfa.org

Monet’s Waterloo Bridge: Vision and Process
Exhibition: Jan. 25 - April 28, 2019
Water Lilies to Waterloo:
An Evening of Monet
and Flowers:  Opening Reception: Jan. 25, 2019
Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury St.
Worcester, MA
worcesterart.org
Tickets to Opening Reception on sale Jan. 1, 2019.

MUSEUMS
The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum
Nov. 29, 2018 | Holiday
“Tree-view” Party
Nov. 30, 2018 | A New Way to Celebrate the Season
Nov. 30 & Dec. 7, 2018 | Fruitcake Fridays
Dec. 1, 2018 | Open House Family Day
Dec. 4, 2018 | Lecture & Tour, County St. Christmas
Dec. 13, 2018 | Music of the Season with Our
Sisters’ School Chorus
396 County St.
New Bedford, MA
rjdmuseum.org
Visit website for details.

Common Threads - Weaving Stories Across Time
Through Jan. 13, 2019
Hostetter Gallery &
Tapestry Room
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans Way
Boston, MA
gardnermuseum.org

Hearthside House Museum
Dec. 2, 8, & 9, 2019 | Old Fashion Christmas
Dec. 28 & 30, 2019 | Home for the Holidays Tours
677 Great Rd., Lincoln, RI
hearthsidehouse.org

COMEDY
New Year’s Eve @
The Firehouse Theater
Dec. 31, 2018
4 Equity Place, Newport, RI
firehousetheater.org

ANTIQUES /AUCTIONS
Holiday Antiques, Vintage,
Decorative Arts Show & Sale
Dec. 8 - 9, 2018
Shriner’s Auditorium
Concord Rd.
Wilmington, MA
neantiqueshows.com

BOOKS/LECTURES
Susan Orlean -
The Library Book
Dec. 3, 2018
Cambridge Public Library
449 Broadway
Cambridge, MA
harvard.com

The Annual Carlton J. Pinheiro Lecture: John Palmieri
presents, “HMCo & Navy Torpedo Boats”
Dec. 11, 2018
Herreshoff Marine Museum/
America’s Cup Hall of Fame
One Burnside St., Bristol, RI
herreshoff.org

TOURS
HILDENE® The Lincoln Family Home
Closed Dec. 24 - 26, 2018
1005 Hildene Rd.
Manchester, VT
hildene.org

PHOTOGRAPHY/FILM
Into The Moon’s Room
Jan. 7, - Feb. 8, 2019
Opening Reception: Jan. 8, 2019
Garner Center for
Photographic Exhibitions
274 Moody St.
Waltham, MA
nesop.edu
Photographs by
Rebecca Moseman

DELICIOUS
Newport Vineyards
Dec. 6, 2018 | Making Spirits Bright: Cocktail + Truffle
Making Class
Dec. 13, 2018 | Scratch Series:
Foods To Gift
909 East Main Rd.
Middletown, RI
newportvineyards.com
Limited number of tickets available.

Afternoon Tea In The
Dining Room
Through Dec. 28, 2018
Blithewold Mansion,
Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Rd., (Rt. 114)
Bristol, RI; blithewold.org
The price of Tea includes
admission to the Mansion
and Grounds.

Boston Public Market
100 Hanover St.
Boston, MA
bostonpublicmarket.org
Indoor and year round, dine, shop, demos, special events and more.

SPECIAL EVENTS
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
Through Jan. 7, 2019
Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY
rockefellercenter.com

Nantucket Christmas Stroll
Nov. 30 - Dec. 2, 2018
Nantucket, MA
christmasstroll.com
A Chamber of Commerce Event.

“Currier & Ives” Victorian Skaters on the Ice and Candlelight Stroll
Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 & 22, 2018
Strawbery Banke Museum
14 Hancock St.
Portsmouth, NH
strawberybanke.org

Holiday Evenings At
The Breakers
Dec. 1, 8, 22, & 29, 2018
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org

34th Annual Wassail Weekend
Dec. 7 - 9, 2018
Woodstock, VT
woodstockvt.com

CraftBoston Holiday
Preview & Benefit: Dec. 13, 2018
Show: Dec. 14 - 16, 2018
Hynes Convention Center
900 Boylston St.
Boston, MA
societyofcrafts.org

Holiday Evening Duet:
The Elms & Marble House
Dec. 15, 2018
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org

Holiday Concert
Dec. 15 & 16, 2018
DAR/Constitution Hall
1776 D St NW
Washington, D.C.
navyband.navy.mil
There may be a flyover!

First Night Boston 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Boston, MA
firstnightboston.org
Copley Countdown, fireworks
over Boston harbor, ice sculptures, live music, light displays and more.

First Night Chatham
Dec. 31, 2018
Town Wide
Chatham, MA
firstnightchatham.com
Family friendly, full day of fun.
Fireworks at midnight.

FAMILY
Sparkle!
Through Dec. 21, 2018
Blithewold Mansion,
Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Rd., (Rt. 114)
Bristol, RI
blithewold.org
An Outdoor Family Event

Festival Of Lights
Through Jan. 1, 2019
Edaville Railroad Family Theme Park
5 Pine St.
Carver, MA
edaville.com
Closed Christmas Day.

49th Annual Osterville Christmas Open House & Stroll
Dec. 7, 2018
Downtown Osterville
Osterville, MA
ostervillevillage.com

Children’s Christmas Tea
with Mystic Aquarium Penguins
Dec. 9, 2018
Ocean House
1 Bluff Ave.
Watch Hill, RI
oceanhouseevents.com

Annual Children’s
Christmas Concert
Dec. 9, 2018
Sippican School
16 Spring St.
Marion, MA
tricountysymphonicband.org

Open Farm Days
Dec. 15, 2018
Round The Bend Farm
92 Allens Neck Rd.
Dartmouth, MA
roundthebendfarm.org

Family Hike - Short Days, Long Nights
Dec. 16, 2019
The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Hunnewell Building
125 Arborway
Boston, MA
my.arboretum.harvard.edu

Boston Area Chantey
& Maritime Sing
Dec. 16, 2018
USS Constitution Museum
Charlestown Navy Yard, Bldg. 22
Charlesstown, MA
ussconstitutionmuseum.org

OUTDOORS
2018 Jingle Bell Run
Dec. 9, 2018
The Boston Commons
Corner  of Beacon and Charles
Boston, MA
arthritis.org
Benefits The Arthritis Foundation.

Cuttyhunk Ferry Co.
Departs: New Bedford
Mon. & Fri. @ 9 a.m.
Departs: Cuttyhunk
Mon. & Fri. @ 2 p.m.
66B State Pier
South Bulkhead
New Bedford, MA
cuttyhunkferryco.com
Seal Watch Cruises 2019!

Ice Skating in NYC
The Rink at Rockefeller Center
5th Ave. between 49th and
50th Streets, New York, NY
therinkatrockcenter.com

VOLUNTEER
Volunteer information Session
Dec. 4, 2018
Potter League
87 Oliphant Lane,
Middletown, RI
potterleague.org
Register online.

Wreaths Across America
Dec. 15, 2018
wreathsacrossamerica.org
Help by sponsoring a wreath,
volunteering or inviting friends.

GALA EVENTS
The Gala At Round Hill
September 17
6:00–9:30 p.m.
Smith Neck Rd.
Dartmouth, MA
town.dartmouth.ma.us
Proceeds benefit the Dartmouth Council On Aging

Wine & Rosecliff Gala   
Sept. 21
Rosecliff
548 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org

Bluegrass BBQ For Hospice
Sept. 22
Glen Park, Portsmouth, RI
Pig Roast, local craft beer and wine, entertainment by Biscuit City. All proceeds to benefit Hospice and Palliative Programs

Kick off Boston Lyric Opera’s 2018/19 season with The Opera Gala
September 29
Including a VIP Dinner, live music, and much more.
For information, contact [email protected]

NAUTICAL
73rd Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby
Sept. 9–Oct. 13
Martha’s Vineyard, MA
mvderby.com
Pre-registration is required.

17th Annual Great Provincetown Schooner Regatta
Sept. 3–6
Provincetown, MA
provincetownschoonerrace.com

73rd Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby
Sept. 9–Oct. 13
Martha’s Vineyard, MA
mvderby.com
Pre-registration is required.

Newport Brokerage Boat Show
Sept. 13–16
Newport Shipyard
1 Washington St., Newport, RI
newportshipyard.com

United States Sailboat Show
Oct. 4–8
City Dock
Annapolis, MD
annapolisboatshows.com

The United States Power Boat Show
Oct. 11–14
City Dock
annapolisboatshow.com
Head of the Charles Regatta
Oct. 20 & 21
Boston/Cambridge, MA
hocr.org

EQUESTRIAN
2018 Hampton Classic
Aug. 26–Sept. 2, 2-18
240 Snake Hollow Rd.
Bridgehampton, NY
hamptonclassic.com

118th Annual Myopia Horse Show
Aug. 31–Sept. 2
Myopia Schooling Field
435 Bay Rd.
South Hamilton, MA
myopiahunt.org
Saturday elegant Champagne Luncheon.
Visit the website for details.

Tally Ho!
Sept. 15
Hearthside House
677 Great Rd. Lincoln, RI
hearthsidehouse.org
Traditional Fox Hunt and Luncheon and Tour.

The Wentworth Hunt Club
Sept. 29 | Blessing Of The Hounds/Start of Formal Season
Oct. 7 | Fall Foliage Hunter Pace
New Hampshire
wentworthhunt.org
Hunt and Social Memberships available.

Sugarbush Polo
Shelburne Polo Field
929 Shelburne Hinesburg Rd.
Shelburne, VT
sugarbushpoloclub.com
Spectators welcome, tailgating encouraged.

GARDENS/PARKS
Pollinate New England Lecture
Sept. 6
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Providence, RI
newenglandwild.org
With Mark Richardson and Annie White. Register online.

DANCE
Second Star to the Right
A Tale of Hook and Pan
Sept. 6–9
Ft. Adams State Park and on the deck of the Oliver Hazard Perry.
Newport, RI
islandmovingco.org

THEATER
Theater By The Sea
Through Sept. 9 | Chicago
364 Cards Pond Rd.
Wakefield, RI
theatrebythesea.com

Shining City
Through Sept. 9
2nd Story Theatre
28 Market St., Warren, RI
2ndstorytheatre.com
A Ghost Story, Conor McPherson.

Murder Is A Fine Art
Sept. 22, 2018
The Boston Tavern
58 East Grove St.
Middleborough, MA
nemasketriverproductions.com

Little Theatre of Fall River
Sister Act
October 11–13 at 7:30 pm
October 14 at 2 pm
Margaret L. Jackson Arts Center
777 Elsbree St, Fall River, MA
littletheatre.net/copy-of-ragtime

MUSIC
Martha’s Vineyard Jazz and Blues Summerfest 2018
Aug. 30–Sept. 2
Edgartown, MA
mvjazzbluessummerfest.com

DMA Recital: Chenyang Xu
September 20
Williams Hall New England Conservatory
30 Gainsborough St.
Boston, MA; necmusic.edu
The pianist is studying collaborative piano under Vivian Hornik Weilerstein.  

Berklee Beantown Jazz Festival
Sept. 29.
Boston, MA; berklee.edu

Concerts at the Point
Sept. 30 | Anastasya Terenkova
Westport Point United Methodist
1912 Main Rd., Westport, MA
concertsathepoint.org
Visit the website for details.

The Art Complex Museum
Oct. 7 | Christine and David Hagan, duo piano
Nov. 4 | Fred Moyer Jazz Arts Trio, piano, drums and brass
189 Alden St., Duxbury, MA
artcomplex.org

ART
Making a Sea Glass Ring
Sept. 16–Oct. 21
Fuller Craft Museum
455 Oak St., Brockton, MA
fullercraft.org

New England Watercolor Society Biennial North American Open
September 16–January 13, 2019
The Art Complex Museum
189 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA; artcomplex.org

Modernity vs. Tradition: Art at
the Parisian Salon 1750-1900
Through Sept. 16
Van Alen Gallery
Redwood Library & Atheneum
50 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI; redwoodlibrary.org

Art & Alzheimer’s Program
Third Friday’s | The Artist Within
Fourth Friday’s | Art and Conversation at the Cape Cod Museum of Art
60 Hope Lane, Dennis, MA; ccmoa.org
For those with Memory Loss and their Caregivers.

FILM
34th Annual Boston Film Festival
Sept. 20–23
Boston, MA
bostonfilmfestival.org

EXHIBITIONS
Laura Anderson Collection
Through Sept. 7
Rogers Gallery
At the Rivershops, Rt. 6
Mattapoisett, MA
A percentage of the proceeds from sales will be donated to the American Cancer Society.

The Art of Iron
Through Sept. 16
The Clark Art Institute
225 South St., Williamstown, MA
Objects from the Musée le Secq des Tournelles, Rouen, Normandy; clarkart.edu

Delacroix
Sept. 17–Jan. 6, 2019
The MET Fifth Avenue
1000 Fifth Ave., New York, NY; metmuseum.org

Leonardo: Discoveries from
Verrocchio’s Studio
Through Oct. 7
Yale University Art Gallery
1111 Chapel St., New Haven, CT; artgallery.yale.edu

Bohemian Beauty:
The Aesthetic Movement and Oscar Wilde’s Newport
Through Nov. 4
The Galleries at Rosecliff
548 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI; newportmansions.org

Designing For Doris: David Webb
Jewelry and Newport’s
Architectural Gems through Nov. 11
Rough Point
680 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI; newportrestoration.org

Sally Mann: A Thousand Crossings
Through Sept. 23
Peabody Essex Museum
East India Square
161 Essex St., Salem, MA
pem.org

Collecting  Stories: Native American Art
Through- March 10, 2019
Bernard and Barbara Stern, Shapiro Gallery, Museum
of Fine Arts, Boston Avenue of the Arts
465 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA; mfa.org
Supported by the Henry Luce Foundation.

MUSEUMS
Cuttyhunk Historical Society Museum of the Elizabeth Islands
Through Labor Day
Closed Mon., Tues., & Wed. a.m.
23 Tower Hill Rd. Cuttyhunk, MA; cuttyhunk.net

Start Your Engines: Cars and Stars of the Indy 500
Through Oct. 8
Heritage Museums & Gardens, 67 Grove St., Sandwich, MA; heritagemuseumsandgardens.org
Twenty iconic Indy 500 race and pace cars will be on display. Photos, videos, race equipment worn by the winners, memorabilia and a chance to sit in an Indy racer.

Jennifer Steinkamp: Blind Eye
Through Oct. 8
The Clark
225 South St., Williamstown, MA; clarkart.edu
Los-Angeles based media and installation artist who digitally animates natural and abstract forms.

MASS MoCA
87 Marshall St., North Adams, MA; massmoca.org
Art, music, sculpture, dance, film, painting, photography, theater and more.

Fort Taber~Fort Rodman Military Museum
1000 Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford, MA; fortaber.org

Lime Green Icicle Tower Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Avenue of the Arts
465 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA; mfa.org

TOURS
The Glass House
Through Nov. 30
Closed Tues. and Wed.
199 Elm St., New Cannan, CT; theglasshouse.org
Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended.

Sandwich Village Guided Walking Tour
First & Third Wednesdays through Oct.
Sandwich Glass Museum
129 Main St., Sandwich, MA; sandwichglassmuseum.org

ANTIQUES/AUCTIONS
Brimfield Antiques Show
September 4–9
35 Palmer Road, Brimfield, MA 01010
The largest antique fair, festival, show & sale in the country, over 6000 dealers over 23 sites within a mile’s length. Begins Tuesday at 6 a.m.–Sunday 3:00 p.m.; Brimfieldshow.com

BOOKS/LECTURES
The Best Editions of Several Volumes: John J. Slocum, His Library, and the Redwood
Through Oct. 14
Peirce Prince Gallery Redwood Library & Atheneum
50 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI; redwoodlibrary.org

Tea & Talk ~Mar-a-Lago from Cereal Heiress to Winter White House
Sept. 4
Ventfort Hall, 104 Walker St.
Lenox, MA; gildedage.org
With Palm Beach historian Richard René Silvin

Tea & Talk ~Mar-a-Lago from Cereal Heiress to Winter White House
Sept. 4
Ventfort Hall, 104 Walker St.
Lenox, MA; gildedage.org
With Palm Beach historian Richard René Silvin

Mattapoisett Historical Society
Sept. 4, 11 & 18
*Seth Mendell’s World War II
Campaigns Lecture Series.
Sept. 15 | **Seth Mendell’s
Walking Tour
*Mattapoisett Free Public Library
7 Barstow St.
**5 Church St.
Mattapoisett, MA
mattapoisetthistoricalsociety.org
Visit the website for details.

A Revolution in Color: The World of John Singleton Copley
Sept. 20
Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI
By Jane Kamensky.
Bring lunch and discuss.

Autumn Lecture Series:
Gardens of the World
Sept. 28 | The Classical Garden:
The Villa d´Este
Oct. 5 | The Theatrical Garden:
The Chateau of Vaux-le-Vicomte
Oct. 12 | Gardens of the East:
The Imperial Katsura Villa
Oct. 19 | The Romantic Garden: Sissinghurst
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Rd., (Rt. 114)
Bristol, RI; blithewold.org
Speaker: John Tschirch, award-winning architectural historian, writer and photographer.

FOOD EVENTS
Vintage & Vine Wine Festival
Sept. 8
Strawbery Banke Museum
14 Hancock St.
Portsmouth, NH
strawberybanke.org
Wines, culinary delights, raffle and silent auction, great music.

Apple-Peach Festival
Sept. 8 & 9
Long Plain Museum
1203 Main St., Acushnet, MA
longplainmuseum.org
Visit the website to confirm dates
and details.

Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival
Sept. 20–23
The Elms, Rosecliff & Marble House, Newport, RI
newportmansions.org
Meet Zac Posen. Enjoy the Grand Tasting, celebrity chef appearances, cooking demonstrations, seminars and more.

28th Annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival
Oct. 13 & 14, 2018
Newport, RI
bowenswharf.com

Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival
Oct. 17–21
Winnetu Oceanside Resort
31 Dunes Rd.
Edgartown, MA
mvfoodandwine.com

SPECIAL EVENTS
Vintage & Vine Wine Festival
Sept. 8
Strawbery Banke Museum
14 Hancock St.
Portsmouth, NH
strawberybanke.org
Wonderful wines, culinary delights, raffle and silent auction, great music.

14th Annual Summer’s Last Blast
Sept. 14
Gidley Farm, 1178 Tucker Rd.
Dartmouth, MA; cfsema.org

Foster Parrots’ Annual
Fall Fundraiser Extravaganza
Sept. 16
Hope Valley, RI
fosterparrots.com
Benefits The New England
Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary and the continuation of all the work of Foster Parrots, Ltd.

FAMILY
Norman Bird Sanctuary Summer Camp
Pre-K through 8th grade Nature Camp and Coastal Camp.
583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, RI; normanbirdsanctuary.org
Early registration is highly recommended.

Whydah Pirate Museum
674 Route 28, West Yarmouth, MA; discoverpirates.com
Sunk in 1717. Real pirate treasure unearthed in 1984 by Provincetown resident, Barry Clifford.

Swan Boats
Through Sept. 30
Buttonwood Park Pond
New Bedford, MA
newbedford-ma.gov

4th Annual Onset Beach Kite Festival
Sept. 1
Onset Beach, Wareham, MA
onsetbay.org

Cranberry Thanksgiving and
Smithsonian Day Live
Sept. 22, 2018
Tomaquag Museum
390 A Summit Rd.
Exeter, RI
tomaquagmuseum.org
Storytelling, Music & Dance,
Native Art for Sale, and more.

Harvest Moon & Naturefest
Sept. 23
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum
18 Highlawn Rd.
Warner, NH
indianmuseum.org
Exhibitions, demonstrations, talks, stories, games and more.
Admission fee.

The Topsfield Fair
Sept. 28–Oct. 8
Topsfield, MA
topsfieldfair.org

The Fryeburg Fair
Sept. 30–Oct. 7
Fryeburg, ME
fryeburgfair.org

GREAT OUTDOORS
Cuttyhunk Ferry Company
State Pier, South Bulkhead
Foot of Union St.
New Bedford, MA
cuttyhunkferryco.com

Open Farm Days
Sept. 15 & Oct. 20,
Nov. 17 and Dec. 15
Round The Bend Farm
92 Allens Neck Rd.
South Dartmouth, MA
roundthebendfarm.org

“Madame Sherri Castle Ruins”
Madame Sherri Forest
Gulf Rd., West Chesterfield, NH
chestefieldoutdoors.com
Antoinette Sherri was a costume designer for the Zigfield Follies in the 1920’s. The 488-acre property was donated for conservation and the Protection of NH Forest by Anne Stokes to the Chesterfield Conservation Commission.

GARDENS/PARKS
Delightful Daffodils Month of April at Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Road (Rt. 114), Bristol, RI; blithewold.org

Sept. 9
Highfield Hall and Garden Museum
56 Highfield Dr.; Falmouth, MA
highfieldhallandgardens.org
With landscape director, Terry Soares.

Sandwich Village Guided Walking Tour
First & Third Wednesdays through Oct.
Sandwich Glass Museum
129 Main St., Sandwich, MA
sandwichglassmuseum.org

ART
Modernity vs. Tradition: Art at
the Parisian Salon 1750-1900
Through Sept. 16
Van Alen Gallery
Redwood Library & Atheneum
50 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI
redwoodlibrary.org

Art & Alzheimer’s Program
Third Friday’s | The Artist Within
Fourth Friday’s | Art and Conversation at the Cape Cod Museum of Art
60 Hope Lane, Dennis, MA; ccmoa.org
For those with Memory Loss and their Caregivers.

EXHIBITIONS
Bohemian Beauty:
The Aesthetic Movement and
Oscar Wilde’s Newport
Through Nov. 4
The Galleries at Rosecliff
548 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI
newportmansions.org

Designing For Doris:
David Webb
Jewelry and Newport’s
Architectural Gems through Nov. 11
Rough Point
680 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI
newportrestoration.org

Collecting  Stories: Native American Art
Through- March 10, 2019
Bernard and Barbara Stern, Shapiro Gallery, Museum
of Fine Arts, Boston Avenue of the Arts
465 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA; mfa.org
Supported by the Henry Luce Foundation.

The Glass House
Through Nov. 30
Closed Tues. and Wed.
199 Elm St., New Cannan, CT
theglasshouse.org
Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended.

The Claggetts of Newport:
Master Clockmakers in
Colonial America
Opening: Dec. 8
Redwood Library & Athenæum
50 Bellevue Ave.; Newport, RI
redwoodlibrary.org

MUSEUMS
Crocs: Ancient Predators
in a Modern World
Through Sept. 3
Museum Of Science
1 Science Park, Boston, MA
mos.org

Poetry of Nature: Hudson River School Landscapes from the New York Historical Society
Sept. 8–Nov. 25
Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA
worcesterart.org

Jennifer Steinkamp: Blind Eye
Through Oct. 8
The Clark
225 South St.,
Williamstown, MA
clarkart.edu
Los-Angeles based media and
installation artist who digitally
animates natural and abstract forms.

MASS MoCA
87 Marshall St.
North Adams, MA
massmoca.org
Art, music, sculpture, dance, film, painting, photography, theater and more.

Fort Taber~Fort Rodman
Military Museum
1000 Rodney French Blvd.
New Bedford, MA
fortaber.org

Lime Green Icicle Tower
Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Avenue of the Arts
465 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA; mfa.org

Start Your Engines: Cars and Stars of the Indy 500
Through Oct. 8
Heritage Museums & Gardens, 67 Grove St., Sandwich, MA; heritagemuseumsandgardens.org
Twenty iconic Indy 500 race and pace cars will be on display. Photos, videos, race equipment worn by the winners, memorabilia and a chance to sit in an Indy racer.

BOOKS/LECTURES
The Best Editions of Several Volumes: John J. Slocum, His Library, and the Redwood
Through Oct. 14
Peirce Prince Gallery
Redwood Library & Atheneum
50 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI
redwoodlibrary.org

FAMILY
Norman Bird Sanctuary Summer Camp
Pre-K through 8th grade Nature Camp and Coastal Camp.
583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, RI; normanbirdsanctuary.org
Early registration is highly recommended.

Swan Boats
Through Sept. 30
Buttonwood Park Pond
New Bedford, MA
newbedford-ma.gov

GREAT OUTDOORS
Buzzards Bay Day Tripping Through Labor Day
Cuttyhunk Ferry Co., Inc.
66B South Bulkhead
New Bedford, MA
cuttyhunkferryco.com
Reservations required.

“Madame Sherri Castle Ruins”
Madame Sherri Forest
Gulf Rd.
West Chesterfield, NH
chestefieldoutdoors.com
Antoinette Sherri was a costume designer for the Zigfield Follies in the 1920’s. The 488-acre property was donated for conservation and the Protection of NH Forest by Anne Stokes to the Chesterfield Conservation Commission.

16th Annual Leave No One Behind Gala
Oct. 10
Seaport World Trade Center
200 Seaport Blvd.
Boston, MA
nechv.org
Black Tie Optional.

22nd Annual Boston International
Fine Art Show & Gala Preview
Gala Preview: Oct. 18, 2018
Show:  Oct. 18 - 21, 2018
The Cyclorama
Boston Center for the Arts
539 Tremont St.
Boston, MA
fineartboston.com
Gala Preview to benefit
the Art for Justice Fund.

USS Constitution Museum Gala
Oct. 25
Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel
138 St James Ave.
Boston, MA
ussconstitutionmuseum.org
A Salute to Service. Celebrating
the Constitution’s 221st birthday.

Fall Formal
Nov. 17
The Castle at Park Plaza
130 Columbus Ave.
Boston, MA
fallformal.com
A fundraiser benefiting
Dana-Farber.

NAUTICAL

73rd Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby
Through Oct. 13
Martha’s Vineyard, MA
mvderby.com
Pre-registration is required.
United States Sailboat Show
Oct. 4–8
United States Power Boat Show
Oct. 11–14
City Dock, Annapolis, MD
annapolisboatshows.com

WFA’s Classic Small Wooden Boat Show
Oct. 13 and 14
Horseneck Point Lifesaving Station Visitor Center
241 East Beach Rd.
Westport Point, MA
westportriver.org
Head of the Charles Regatta
Oct. 20 and 21
Boston and Cambridge, MA
hocr.org

EQUESTRIAN

The Wentworth Hunt Club
Oct. 7 | Fall Foliage Hunter Pace
New Hampshire
wentworthhunt.org
Hunt and Social Memberships available.
Sugarbush Polo
Shelburne Polo Field
929 Shelburne Hinesburg Rd.
Shelburne, VT
sugarbushpoloclub.com
Spectators welcome, tailgating encouraged.
Horses Helping Horses Fall Beach Ride
Oct. 27
Crane Beach, Ipswich, MA
support.mspca.org

GARDENS/PARKS

The Art and Science of Growing Giant Pumpkins
Oct. 7
Tower Hill Botanic Garden
11 French Dr., Boylston, MA
towerhillbg.org
With Steve Connolly who holds record (2016) in Massachusetts for the largest pumpkin at 2075 pounds.

DANCE
Newport Nutcracker At
Rosecliff
Nov. 23–25 and 27–30
Rosecliff Mansion
548 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI
islandmovingco.org

THEATER
The Niceties
Through Oct. 6
Calderwood Pavilion at the
Boston Center for the Arts
527 Tremont St., Boston, MA
huntingtontheatre.org

Sister Act
Oct. 11–14
Mainstage Bristol Community College
Elsbree St., Fall River, MA
littletheatre.net

Sherlock’s Last Case
Through Oct. 28
Huntington Avenue Theatre
264 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA
huntingtontheatre.org

The Night Of The Iguana
Oct. 11–Nov. 4
The Gamm Theatre
1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, RI
gammtheatre.org
By Tennessee Williams.

Dracula
Oct. 26–28
Nov. 2–4, 9 and 10
Alley Theatre, Behind the
Burtwood School of Performing Arts.
133 Center St., Middleboro, MA
nemasketriverproductions.com

MUSIC
The Art Complex Museum
Oct. 7 | Christine and David Hagan, duo piano
Nov. 4 | Fred Moyer Jazz Arts Trio, piano, drums and brass
189 Alden St., Duxbury, MA
artcomplex.org

New England Conservatory -Wind Ensemble
Oct. 9
Jordan Hall
290 Huntington Ave.,
Boston, MA; necmusic.edu

The Barber of Seville Boston Lyric Opera’s Fall Open
Oct. 12–21
Cutler Majestic Theatre
219 Tremont St., Boston, MA
blo.org

Leonard Bernstein at 100 Exhibit
Through Nov. 11
NEC’s Burnes Hall
NEC’s Student Life and
Performance Center
255 St. Botolph St., Boston, MA
necmusic.edu
Free and open to the public.

Holiday Pops!
Dec. 8 and 9
Memorial Hall
83 Court St., Plymouth, MA
plymouthphil.org

 ART
Monotype Workshop
Oct. 13
The Art Complex Museum
189 Alden St., Duxbury, MA
artcomplex.org; With Amanda Barrow. RSVP $90

22nd Annual Boston International Fine Art Show
Preview Gala | Oct. 18
Show | Oct. 18–21
Cyclorama, Boston, MA
fineartboston.com, visit website for ticket information.

Oyster Farm Photographs
Through Nov. 4
Phoenix Gallery
The Art Complex Museum
189 Alden St., Duxbury, MA
artcomplex.org

Folk Art and Artisans Show
Nov. 2 and 3
Francis Farm
27 Francis Farm Rd.
Rehoboth, MA
rehobothantiquarian.org
folkartisan.com

 EXHIBITIONS
Leonardo: Discoveries from Verrocchio’s Studio
Through Oct. 7
Yale University Art Gallery
1111 Chapel St., New Haven, CT
artgallery.yale.edu

Pace Of Nature
Through Oct. 14
Atelier Newport
200 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI; ateliernewport.com
Three person exhibition. Mary Dondero, Richard Nocera and Jeff Soderbergh.

Landscapes, Crafted
Through Oct. 27
Society Of Arts + Crafts
100 Pier 4, Suite 200
Boston, MA
societyofcrafts.org
Kathryn Clark, CA; Kat Cole, TX; Josh Copus, NC; Peter Houk, MA; and Tania Larsson, Canada.
Free and open to the public.

MUSEUMS
Jennifer Steinkamp: Blind Eye
Through Oct. 8
The Clark, 225 South St.
Williamstown, MA; clarkart.edu
Los-Angeles based media and
installation artist who digitally
animates natural and abstract forms.

Gone But Not Forgotten:
Victorian Mourning Customs
Oct. 14, 20, 27 and 28
Hearthside House Museum
677 Great Rd., (Rt. 123)
Lincoln, RI
hearthsidehouse.org

Minds and Hands: The MIT Glass Lab
Through Oct. 21
Sandwich Glass Museum
129 Main St., Sandwich, MA
sandwichglassmuseum.org
Hosted by MIT’s Department
of Materials Science and
Engineering.

MASS MoCA
87 Marshall St.
North Adams, MA
massmoca.org
Art, Music, Sculpture, Dance, Film, Painting, Photography, Theater and more.

Fort Taber~Fort Rodman
Military Museum
1000 Rodney French Blvd.
New Bedford, MA
fortaber.org

Now & Forever: Connecting with Loved Ones Through Table Tipping
Nov. 1
Hearthside House Museum
677 Great Rd., (Rt. 123)
Lincoln, RI, hearthsidehouse.org

TOURS
Sandwich Village Guided Walking Tour
First & third Wednesdays through Oct.
Sandwich Glass Museum
129 Main St., Sandwich, MA
sandwichglassmuseum.org

BOOKS/LECTURES/FILM
Faerie Knitting: 14 Tales of Love and Magic
Oct. 2
Harvard Book Store
1256 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA, harvard.com

Autumn Lecture Series:
Gardens of the World
Oct. 5 | The Theatrical Garden:
The Chateau of Vaux-le-Vicomte
Oct. 12 | Gardens of the East:
The Imperial Katsura Villa
Oct. 19 | The Romantic Garden: Sissinghurst Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Rd., (Rt. 114)
Bristol, RI; blithewold.org
Speaker: John Tschirch, award-winning architectural historian, writer and photographer.

Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Wendell Minor’s America
Oct. 6
Heritage Museums & Gardens
67 Grove St., Sandwich, MA
heritagemuseumsandgardens.org
With Assistant Curator, Amanda Wastrom.

Essential Turning Points of the Salem Witch Trials
Oct. 11
Henry Hornblower II
Visitor Center
Plimouth Plantation
137 Warren Ave.; plimoth.org
Speaker: David Gross, Professor Gordon College. Please pre-register.

Early Gravestones & Their Stories
Oct. 17
Sandwich Glass Museum
129 Main St., Sandwich, MA
sandwichglassmuseum.org
With Laurel K. Gabel

Kaci Cronkhite, “Women of the Wind”
Oct. 18
Herreshoff marine Museum/
America’s Cup Hall of Fame
One Burnside St., Bristol, RI
herreshoff.org; Reception and Lecture

“The Vanishing Velazquez: A 19th Century Obsession with a Lost Masterpiece”
by Laura Cumming
Oct. 18
Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI
newportartmuseum.org
Eat/Read/Chat

Ellen Shipman and the American Garden
Oct. 27
Tower Hill Botanical Garden
11 French Dr., Boylston, MA
towerhillbg.org
Talk and book signing.

DELICIOUS
Green Briar Nature Center and Jam Kitchen Classes
Oct. 3 | Mango Chutney
Oct. 6 | Mango Chutney
Oct. 13 | Apple Pear Jam
Oct. 17 | Apple Pear Jam
Oct. 24 | Cranberry Apple
Pear Jam
Oct. 27 | Cranberry Apple
Pear Jam
Thornton W. Burgess Society
6 Discovery Hill Rd.
East Sandwich, MA
thorntonburgess.org
All materials provided. Advance registration and payment required.

28th Annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival
Oct. 13 and 14
Newport, RI
bowenswharf.com

Martha’s Vineyard Food
& Wine Festival
Oct. 17–21
Winnetu Oceanside Resort
31 Dunes Rd.
Edgartown, MA
mvfoodandwine.com

SPECIAL EVENTS
28th Annual Seafood Festival
Oct. 13–14
Bowen’s Wharf
Newport, RI; bowenswharf.com

AARP Driver Safety Course
Oct. 22
Dartmouth Senior Center
628 Dartmouth St.
South Dartmouth, MA
secure.aarp.com
Call for details and to register: 508-999-4717. Instructor
Ed O’Connor.

7th Annual Fall for Lucy’s Hearth
Oct. 25
International Tennis Hall of Fame
194 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI; lucyshearth.org

FAMILY
The Topsfield Fair
Sept. 28–Oct. 8
Topsfield, MA
topsfieldfair.org

The Fryeburg Fair
Sept. 30–Oct. 7
Fryeburg, ME
fryeburgfair.org

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Oct. 4–Nov. 4
Roger Williams Park Zoo
1000 Elmwood Ave.
Providence, RI
rwpzoo.org

The Chatham Shark Center™
Through Oct. 7
235 Orleans Rd.
North Chatham, MA
atlanticwhiteshark.org

Harvest Festival
Oct. 13
Smith’s Castle
55 Richard Smith Drive
North Kingstown, RI
smithcastle.org

OUTDOORS
19th Annual Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off Regatta
Oct. 13–14
Goffstown Village
Mill St.
Goffstown, NH
goffstownmainstreet.org

Open Farm Days
Oct. 20, Nov. 17 and Dec. 15
Round The Bend Farm
92 Allens Neck Rd.
South Dartmouth, MA
roundthebendfarm.org

Astronomy Bonfire
Oct. 28
Blithewold Mansion,
Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Rd., (Rt. 114)
Bristol, RI
blithewold.org

Cuttyhunk Ferry Company
State Pier, South Bulkhead
Foot of Union St.
New Bedford, MA
cuttyhunkferryco.com
Autumn is a great time to visit the island.

EVENTS ARCHIVE

GALAS
Holiday Dinner Dance
Dec. 15, 2018
The Breakers
44 Ochre Point Ave.
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org
Black tie. Reservations required.
Limited number available.

New Year’s Eve Gala:
70’s Austin Powers
Dec. 31, 2018
Ocean House
1 Bluff Ave.
Watch Hill, RI
oceanhouseevents.com
Black Tie Event. Gourmet
dinner, dessert stations, signature
cocktails, live music.

A Royal New Year’s Eve -
“A Ball for the Ages”
Dec. 31, 2018
Wentworth by the Sea
588 Wentworth Rd.
New Castle, NH
wentworth.com
Dress as a royal from any
era/any country.

New Year’s Eve Gala
Dec. 31, 2018
Mountain View Grand
Resort & Spa
Mountain View Rd.
Whitefield, NH
mountainviewgrand.com

7th Annual Frostbite Bash
Feb. 9, 2019
Herreshoff Marine Museum /
America’s Cup Hall of Fame
One Burnside St.
Bristol, RI; herreshoff.org
Save the Date!

NAUTICAL
New England Boat Show          
Feb. 9 - 17, 2019
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
415 Summer St. Boston, MA
newenglandboatshow.com

2019 Miami International Boat Show
Feb. 14 -18, 2019
Miami Marine Stadium
Park & Basin
3501 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, FL
miamiboatshow.com
Limited VIP Experience tickets available.

Palm Beach International Boat Show
March 28 - 31, 2019
101 S. Flagler Dr.
West Palm Beach, FL
pbboatshow.com
VIP Experience tickets available.

MOUNTAIN SPORTS
Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel
dogslednh.com
Reservations required.
Stowe Derby
Jan. 13, 2019
Stowe Mountain Resort
Stowe, VT
gostowe.com
Cross-country ski race.
Winter Rendezvous
Jan. 23 - 27, 2019
Stowe Mountain Resort
Stowe, VT
gostowe.com
Annual LGBTQ pride celebration.
Lakes Region Sled Dog Races
Feb. 15 - 17, 2019
Laconia, NH
lrsdc.org
Spectators welcome.

GARDENS/PARKS
Gardens Aglow
Nov. 23 - Dec. 30, 2018
Heritage Museums & Gardens
67 Grove St.
Sandwich, MA
heritagemuseumsandgardens.org

DANCE
Boston Dance Theater
Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, 2018
Institute Of Contemporary Art
25 Harbor Shore Dr.
Boston, MA
icaboston.org
Performance talks with Boston DanceAlliance Executive Director Debra Cash;
30 min. prior to performance.
Post performance Q&A with the artists Nov. 30th.

Twas the Night Before Christmas
Dec. 14, 2018
The Nazarian Center For The Performing Arts
Roberts Hall, Rhode Island College
600 Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Providence, RI
providenceballet.com

DanceWorks Boston Project - Season 17
Jan. 17 - 19, 2019
BU Tsai Performance Center
685 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston, MA
danceworksboston.com

THEATER
Cabaret
Nov. 29 - Dec. 9, 2018
The Little Theatre of Fall River, Inc. @ the Firebarn
340 Prospect St.
Corner of Highland Ave. and Prospect St., Fall River, MA
littletheatre.net

The Mystery of Miz Arnette
Feb. 1, 2, 8, 9, 10,
15, 16 & 17, 2019
Playhouse
2 Scout Rd.
East Walpole, MA
footlighters.com

Eventide Theatre Company
Feb. 14 - March 3, 2019 | Feiffer’s People
713 Main St., Rt. 6A
Dennis, MA
eventidearts.org

MUSIC
Brass Quintet Holiday Concert
Dec. 2, 2018
Varnum Memorial Armory Museum
6 Main St.
East Greenwich, RI
usnwc.edu/navybandnortheast

Newport Navy Choristers
Dec. 2, 2018
First Baptist Church
228 N. Main St.
Fall River, MA
Dec. 14, 2018
St. Barnabas Church
1697 East Main Rd.
Portsmouth, RI
newportnavychoristers.org

St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble
Dec. 2, 2018
St. James’ Episcopal church
25 West St., Danbury, CT
saintjamesdanbury.org
From Russia in concert.

Holiday Concert
Symphonic Winds,
Chamber Choir,
& Navy Band Northeast
Dec. 5, 2018
Mechanics Hall
New England Conservatory
290 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA
necmusic.edu
Visit website for details on
this event, and many others.

The Turning of the Year:
A Holiday Celebration
Dec. 7, 2018
Wamsutta Club
427 County St.
New Bedford, MA
508-673-8523; [email protected]
John Whelan accordion, Americana Roots band, Low Lily and Katie McNally, fiddler.

Holiday Pops!
Dec. 8 & 9, 2018
Memorial Hall
83 Court St., Plymouth, MA
plymouthphil.org

Making Spirits Bright -
Southeastern Massachusetts
Festival Chorus
Dec. 8 & 9, 2018
Taunton High School Auditorium
50 Williams St.
Taunton, MA
Dec. 16, 2018
St. Mary’s Church
114 St. Mary’s Square
Taunton, MA
smfconline.org
Visit website for ticket information.

Concerts at the Point
Dec. 9, 2018 | Fred Moyer
Jazz Trio
Westport Point United Methodist
1912 Main Rd.
Westport, MA
concertsathepoint.org
Visit website for details.

Narragansett Bay Symphony
Community Orchestra
Dec. 9, 2018
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Narragansett, RI
nabsco.org
Glenn Miller Orchestra
Dec. 11, 2018
Firehouse Center for the Arts
Market Square
Newburyport, MA
firehouse.org

Pianist Benjamin Nacar
Dec. 15 & 16 2018
RISD Museum
Grand Gallery
224 Benefit St.
Providence, RI
risdmuseum.org

Sal the Voice Valentinetti
with Black Tie Brass
Dec. 29, 2018
Stadium Theatre
Performing Arts Center & Conservatory
28 Monument Square
Woonsocket, RI
stadiumtheatre.com

ART
Foundry Artists Holiday Show
Nov. 29, 2018:
Opening Reception
Show and Sale: Nov. 30 -
Dec. 2 & Dec. 7 - 9, 2018
The Pawtucket Armory
Center for the Arts
172 Exchange St.
Pawtucket, RI
foundryshow.com

EXHIBITIONS
Delacroix
Through Jan. 6, 2019
The MET Fifth Avenue
1000 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY
metmuseum.org
French painter Eugéne Dalacroix (1798 - 1863).

New England
Watercolor Society
2018 North American
Open Exhibition
Through Jan. 13, 2019
Art Complex Museum
189 Alden St.
Duxbury, MA
newenglandwatercolorsociety.org

“Light In A Dark Season”
Through Jan. 27, 2019
Reception: Dec. 6, 2018
Cape Cod Museum of Art
60 Hope Lane
Dennis, MA
ccmoa.org

The Claggetts of Newport: Master Clockmakers in Colonial America
Opening: Dec. 8, 2018
Redwood Library & Athenæum
50 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI
redwoodlibrary.org
Ansel Adams in Our Time
Dec. 13, 2018 - Feb. 24, 2019
Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA
mfa.org

Monet’s Waterloo Bridge: Vision and Process
Exhibition: Jan. 25 - April 28, 2019
Water Lilies to Waterloo:
An Evening of Monet
and Flowers:  Opening Reception: Jan. 25, 2019
Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury St.
Worcester, MA
worcesterart.org
Tickets to Opening Reception on sale Jan. 1, 2019.

MUSEUMS
The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum
Nov. 29, 2018 | Holiday
“Tree-view” Party
Nov. 30, 2018 | A New Way to Celebrate the Season
Nov. 30 & Dec. 7, 2018 | Fruitcake Fridays
Dec. 1, 2018 | Open House Family Day
Dec. 4, 2018 | Lecture & Tour, County St. Christmas
Dec. 13, 2018 | Music of the Season with Our
Sisters’ School Chorus
396 County St.
New Bedford, MA
rjdmuseum.org
Visit website for details.

Common Threads - Weaving Stories Across Time
Through Jan. 13, 2019
Hostetter Gallery &
Tapestry Room
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans Way
Boston, MA
gardnermuseum.org

Hearthside House Museum
Dec. 2, 8, & 9, 2019 | Old Fashion Christmas
Dec. 28 & 30, 2019 | Home for the Holidays Tours
677 Great Rd., Lincoln, RI
hearthsidehouse.org

COMEDY
New Year’s Eve @
The Firehouse Theater
Dec. 31, 2018
4 Equity Place, Newport, RI
firehousetheater.org

ANTIQUES /AUCTIONS
Holiday Antiques, Vintage,
Decorative Arts Show & Sale
Dec. 8 - 9, 2018
Shriner’s Auditorium
Concord Rd.
Wilmington, MA
neantiqueshows.com

BOOKS/LECTURES
Susan Orlean -
The Library Book
Dec. 3, 2018
Cambridge Public Library
449 Broadway
Cambridge, MA
harvard.com

The Annual Carlton J. Pinheiro Lecture: John Palmieri
presents, “HMCo & Navy Torpedo Boats”
Dec. 11, 2018
Herreshoff Marine Museum/
America’s Cup Hall of Fame
One Burnside St., Bristol, RI
herreshoff.org

TOURS
HILDENE® The Lincoln Family Home
Closed Dec. 24 - 26, 2018
1005 Hildene Rd.
Manchester, VT
hildene.org

PHOTOGRAPHY/FILM
Into The Moon’s Room
Jan. 7, - Feb. 8, 2019
Opening Reception: Jan. 8, 2019
Garner Center for
Photographic Exhibitions
274 Moody St.
Waltham, MA
nesop.edu
Photographs by
Rebecca Moseman

DELICIOUS
Newport Vineyards
Dec. 6, 2018 | Making Spirits Bright: Cocktail + Truffle
Making Class
Dec. 13, 2018 | Scratch Series:
Foods To Gift
909 East Main Rd.
Middletown, RI
newportvineyards.com
Limited number of tickets available.

Afternoon Tea In The
Dining Room
Through Dec. 28, 2018
Blithewold Mansion,
Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Rd., (Rt. 114)
Bristol, RI; blithewold.org
The price of Tea includes
admission to the Mansion
and Grounds.

Boston Public Market
100 Hanover St.
Boston, MA
bostonpublicmarket.org
Indoor and year round, dine, shop, demos, special events and more.

SPECIAL EVENTS
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
Through Jan. 7, 2019
Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY
rockefellercenter.com

Nantucket Christmas Stroll
Nov. 30 - Dec. 2, 2018
Nantucket, MA
christmasstroll.com
A Chamber of Commerce Event.

“Currier & Ives” Victorian Skaters on the Ice and Candlelight Stroll
Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 & 22, 2018
Strawbery Banke Museum
14 Hancock St.
Portsmouth, NH
strawberybanke.org

Holiday Evenings At
The Breakers
Dec. 1, 8, 22, & 29, 2018
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org

34th Annual Wassail Weekend
Dec. 7 - 9, 2018
Woodstock, VT
woodstockvt.com

CraftBoston Holiday
Preview & Benefit: Dec. 13, 2018
Show: Dec. 14 - 16, 2018
Hynes Convention Center
900 Boylston St.
Boston, MA
societyofcrafts.org

Holiday Evening Duet:
The Elms & Marble House
Dec. 15, 2018
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org

Holiday Concert
Dec. 15 & 16, 2018
DAR/Constitution Hall
1776 D St NW
Washington, D.C.
navyband.navy.mil
There may be a flyover!

First Night Boston 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Boston, MA
firstnightboston.org
Copley Countdown, fireworks
over Boston harbor, ice sculptures, live music, light displays and more.

First Night Chatham
Dec. 31, 2018
Town Wide
Chatham, MA
firstnightchatham.com
Family friendly, full day of fun.
Fireworks at midnight.

FAMILY
Sparkle!
Through Dec. 21, 2018
Blithewold Mansion,
Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Rd., (Rt. 114)
Bristol, RI
blithewold.org
An Outdoor Family Event

Festival Of Lights
Through Jan. 1, 2019
Edaville Railroad Family Theme Park
5 Pine St.
Carver, MA
edaville.com
Closed Christmas Day.

49th Annual Osterville Christmas Open House & Stroll
Dec. 7, 2018
Downtown Osterville
Osterville, MA
ostervillevillage.com

Children’s Christmas Tea
with Mystic Aquarium Penguins
Dec. 9, 2018
Ocean House
1 Bluff Ave.
Watch Hill, RI
oceanhouseevents.com

Annual Children’s
Christmas Concert
Dec. 9, 2018
Sippican School
16 Spring St.
Marion, MA
tricountysymphonicband.org

Open Farm Days
Dec. 15, 2018
Round The Bend Farm
92 Allens Neck Rd.
Dartmouth, MA
roundthebendfarm.org

Family Hike - Short Days, Long Nights
Dec. 16, 2019
The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Hunnewell Building
125 Arborway
Boston, MA
my.arboretum.harvard.edu

Boston Area Chantey
& Maritime Sing
Dec. 16, 2018
USS Constitution Museum
Charlestown Navy Yard, Bldg. 22
Charlesstown, MA
ussconstitutionmuseum.org

OUTDOORS
2018 Jingle Bell Run
Dec. 9, 2018
The Boston Commons
Corner  of Beacon and Charles
Boston, MA
arthritis.org
Benefits The Arthritis Foundation.

Cuttyhunk Ferry Co.
Departs: New Bedford
Mon. & Fri. @ 9 a.m.
Departs: Cuttyhunk
Mon. & Fri. @ 2 p.m.
66B State Pier
South Bulkhead
New Bedford, MA
cuttyhunkferryco.com
Seal Watch Cruises 2019!

Ice Skating in NYC
The Rink at Rockefeller Center
5th Ave. between 49th and
50th Streets, New York, NY
therinkatrockcenter.com

VOLUNTEER
Volunteer information Session
Dec. 4, 2018
Potter League
87 Oliphant Lane,
Middletown, RI
potterleague.org
Register online.

Wreaths Across America
Dec. 15, 2018
wreathsacrossamerica.org
Help by sponsoring a wreath,
volunteering or inviting friends.

GALAS
Boston Medical Center Gala
May 4, 2019
Seaport World Trade Center
200 Seaport Blvd., Boston, MA
bmc.convio.net
Fundraiser ticket price $675
 
Zootopiah
May 11, 2019
Royal Sonesta Boston
40 Edwin H. Land Blvd., Cambridge, MA
617-379-5190; zoonewengland.org

33rd Annual Figawi
Charity Ball
May 18, 2019
Resort and Conference Center
Hyannis, MA
figawi.com

3RD Annual Boots On The Ground For Heroes Gold Star Gala
May 24, 2019
Fort Adams State Park
90 Fort Adams Dr., Newport, RI
osdri.org
To Honor Our Fallen Heroes.

The Summer Party
June 8, 2019
Shapiro Family Courtyard Museum of Fine Arts Boston Avenue of the Arts
465 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA; mfa.org
Art, Music, Cocktails, Dancing. Advance ticket purchase only.

The Redwood Gala - Arabian Nights
July 13, 2019
Redwood Library & Athenæum
50 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI; redwoodlibrary.org
Individual $350 +

NAUTICAL
Connecticut Spring Boat Show
May 3 - 5, 2019
Essex Island Marina
11 Ferry St., Essex, CT
ctspringboatshow.com

Historical Cruise From Stonington To Watch Hill
May 8 - 31, 2019 | Wed. & Fri.
Dodson Boatyard
194 Water St., Stonington, CT
mysticseaport.org
Reservations required for this two-hour tour.

48th Annual FIGAWI Race
May 25 - 27, 2019
Hyannisport, MA, Nantucket, MA
figawi.com

22nd Marion to Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race
Start: June 25, 2019
Newport, RI
transatlanticrace.org
Finishes in Cowes, England.

Transatlantic Race 2019
Start: June 25, 2019
Newport, RI
transatlanticrace.org
Finishes in Cowes, England.

The WoodenBoat Show
June 28 - 30, 2019
Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville Ave., Mystic, CT
mysticseaport.org

Buzzards Bay Regatta
Aug. 2 - 4, 2019
New Bedford Yacht Club & The Beverly Yacht Club
buzzardsbayregatta.com
Don Watson, Chairman 2019

MOUNTAIN SPORTS
18th Annual Pats Peak Mountain Bike Festival
June 8 & 9, 2019
686 Flanders Rd., Henniker, NH
patspeak.com
Spectators welcome.

GARDENS/PARKS
5th Annual Haskell Spring Plant Sale
May 11, 2019
Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens
787 Shawmut Ave., New Bedford, MA
[email protected]
Members: 9 am, public 10 am - 1pm

The Garden Club of Buzzards Bay Plant Sale
May 11, 2019
St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Hall
783 Dartmouth St., Dartmouth, MA
gardenclubbuzzardsbay.org
9 am - Noon

5th Annual Haskell Spring Plant Sale
May 11, 2019
Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens
Shawmut Ave., New Bedford, MA
[email protected]
Members: 9 am
Public: 10 am–1pm

5th Annual Haskell Spring Plant Sale
May 11
Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens
Shawmut Ave., New Bedford, MA
[email protected]
Members: 9 am
Public: 10 am–1pm

The Garden Club of Buzzards Bay Plant Sale
Day TBD, 2019
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Parish Hall
783 Dartmouth St., Dartmouth, MA
gardenclubbuzzardsbay.org

DANCE
Island Moving Company’s Spring Performance
May 10 & 11, 2019
Gamm Theatre
Warwick, RI
islandmovingco.org

Swan Lake
May 10 - 12, 2019
The VETS
One Avenue of the Arts
Providence, RI
thevetsri.com
Festival Ballet Providence

Swing Into Victory -USO Style Dance Party
June 14, 2019
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Rd. (Rt. 114)
Bristol, RI
blithewold.org
Big-band music and dancing. Pre-register.

THEATER
True West
Through May 5, 2019
The Gamm Theatre
1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, RI
gammtheatre.org
By Sam Shepard. Directed by Tony Estrella

Oliver
May 16 - 19, 2019
Margaret L. Jackson Arts Center, BCC
777 Elsbree St., Fall River, MA
littletheatre.net

Love and Other Fables
May 29 - June 16, 2019
Theatre By The Sea
264 Cards Pond Rd., Wakefield, RI
theatrebythesea.com
A Musical Comedy.

MUSIC
Plymouth Rock Jazz
Fest Weekend
May 3 - 5, 2019
Spire Center for Performing Arts
25 1/2 Court St., Plymouth, MA
spirecenter.org
Visit website for details.

New England Conservatory Concerts nearly every night of the week.
290 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA; necmusic.edu
Visit website for concert schedule; many free of charge.

The Art Complex Museum
May 5, 2019 | Ensemble Aubade, flute, viola, harp.
189 Alden St., Duxbury, MA
artcomplex.org
Limited seating, 4pm.

Musicians From Marlboro
May 12, 2019
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Calderwood Hall
25 Evans Way, Boston, MA
gardnermuseum.org
Gabriele Carcano, piano; Yoojin Jang & Joseph Lin, violins; Kei Tojo, viola & Sarah Rommel, cello.

Star-Spangled Gospel
May 18 & 19, 2019
Taunton High School
50 Williams St., Taunton, MA
smfconline.org; 508-813-0697
The Southeastern Massachusetts Festival Chorus celebrates 25 years! Call or purchase tickets online.

When Johnny Comes Marching Home: A Memorial Brass Concert
May 26, 2019
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Rd. (Rt. 114)
Bristol, RI; blithewold.org
Performance by the Renaissance V Brass Quintet. RSVP/Register

Tri-County Symphonic Band 17th Annual Benefit Pops Concert
“The Fabulous Fifties”
June 9, 2019
The Grand Tent
Fireman Performing Arts Center
Tabor Academy
235 Front St., Marion, MA
tricountysymphonicband.org

ART
Art Themed Book Club
May 17, 2019 | Dearest of Geniuses: A Life of Theodate Pope Riddle by Sandra L. Katz.
Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI
newportartmuseum.org
Visit website for June - Nov. Eat/Read/Chat book selections.

Avant Gardens
Through Sept. 8, 2019
Griswold House Ilgenfritz, Griswold Corridor, and Wright Galleries
Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI
newportartmuseum.org

EXHIBITIONS
DeCordova New England Biennial 2019
Through Sept. 15, 2019
DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, MA
decordova.org
Twenty-three artists from the six northeastern states.

Rooted, Revived, Reinvented: Basketry in America
Opens May 18, 2019
Fuller Craft Museum™
455 Oak St.
Brockton, MA; fullercraft.org

24th Annual Juried All Cape Art Show
June 2 - July 1, 2019
Creative Arts Center
154 Crowell Rd., Chatham, MA
capecodcreativearts.org

MUSEUMS
Gorham Silver: Designing Brilliance 1850 - 1970
May 3 - Dec. 1, 2019
Exhibition Opening:
May 3rd. 5:30 - 7:30 pm
RISD Museum
Chase Center
20 N Main St., Providence, RI
risdmuseum.org

Alicja Kwade - ParaPivot
Through Oct. 27, 2019
On the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden
The Met Fifth Avenue
1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
metmuseum.org/exhibitions
Berlin-based artist born 1979 Poland.

COMEDY
Wage House
560 Mineral Spring Ave.
Pawtucket, RI
wagehouse.com
Improv Comedy Theater

ANTIQUES /AUCTIONS
The Spring Auction
May 5, 2019
Grogan & Company
20 Charles St.
Boston, MA; groganco.com

BOOKS/LECTURES
John Clayton Oil
Painting Demo
May 3, 2019
Creative Arts Center
154 Crowell Rd.
Chatham, MA
capecodcreativearts.org

Nantucket Historical Association
May 9, 2019 | Food for Thought: Marine Debris & Plastics
with Laura Ludwig of Center for Coastal Studies
Whaling Museum
13 Broad St., Nantucket, MA
nha.org

TOURS
Newport Mansions The Breakers, the Elms, Marble House & Rosecliff.
Visit site for details on “Servant Life Tour” and “Beneath The Breakers Tour”
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org

Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill Annual Tour
May 16, 2019
beaconhillgardenclub.org
Early Bird Tickets - $50
After May 9th. - $60
Day - Of Tickets available at the corner of Charles and Mr. Vernon.

Secret Garden Spring Tour
June 14 - 16, 2019
Private Gardens
Newport, RI
secretgardentours.org;
401-439-7253
Self-guided.

FILM/PHOTOGRAPHY
11th Annual SENE Film, Music & Arts Festival
May 14 - 18, 2019
senefest.com

5th Annual MV Environmental Film Festival
May 23 - 26, 2019
Martha’s Vineyard, MA
mvfilmsociety.com
508-696-9369
Presented by Martha’s Vineyard Film Society in collaboration with Vineyard Conservation Society.

Flower Photography
June 1, 2019
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Rd. (Rt. 114)
Bristol, RI; blithewold.org
With Jan Armor.

Nantucket Film Festival
June 19 - 24, 2019
Nantucket, MA
nantucketfilmfestival.org

DELICIOUS
Boston Public Market
100 Hanover St.
Boston, MA
bostonpublicmarket.org
Indoor and year-round, dine, shop, demos, special events and more.

Afternoon Tea
May 11, 2019
Hearthside House Museum
677 Great Rd.; Lincoln, RI
hearthsidehouse.org

Mother’s Day Tea
May 12, 2019
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Rd. (Rt. 114)
Bristol, RI; blithewold.org
Pre-paid reservations only.

Newport Waterfront
Oyster Festival
May 17 - 19, 2019
Bowen’s Wharf
Newport, RI
bowenswharf.com

6th Annual Wareham Oyster Festival
May 26, 2019
Downtown Wareham
Main St.
Wareham, MA
warehamoyster.com

WORKSHOPS
Hydrangea Success Series
May 9 or 11 | Planting and Replanting
June 27 or 29 | Irrigation
Aug. 1 | Propagation
Aug. 15 or 17 | Companion Planting
Sept. 14 or 15 | Growing in Containers
Nov. 1 or 2 | Winterizing
Heritage Museums & Gardens
67 Grove St., Sandwich, MA
heritagemuseumsandgardens.org
Discount when registering for three

Designing by the Seasons: A Floral Arranging Series
May 9, 2019 | Spring Floral Bouquet
May 30, 2019 | Peony and Iris
June 13, 2019 | Designing with Roses
August 9, 2019 | Edible Plants in an Arrangement
September 5, 2019 | Dahlias
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Rd. (Rt. 114)
Bristol, RI
blithewold.org
Pre-registraion is required.

SPECIAL EVENTS
Cherry Blossom Friendship Festival
May 5, 2019
Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship House
11 Cherry St.
Fairhaven, MA
fairhaventours.com
Free admission.
A Bento picnic box lunch, (limited number) $20 adult/$10 under 12 available.

Red, White & Brew
May 17, 2019
Buttonwood Park Zoo
425 Hawthorn St.
New Bedford, MA
bpzoo.org
General or VIP Admission.

Memorial Day Flag Garden
May 22 - 28, 2019
Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Boston Common
45 Beacon St.
Boston, MA
massmilitayheroes.org

Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial
May 24 - 27, 2019
Fort Adams State Park
90 Fort Adams Dr.
Newport, RI; osdri.org
Each boot adorned with name card and American flag representing each American service member killed in the Global War on Terror.

Interior Decoration: Elegance & Ease
May 29, 2019
Rosecliff
548 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org
With Nina Campbell, Author, Interior Designer, President of Nina Campbell Design. Advance ticket purchase required.

Newport Flower Show
June 21, 2019 |
Opening Night Party: $175
June 21 - 23, 2019 |
Flower Show:  $25 / $20 advance
Rosecliff
548 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI
newportmansions.org

International Tennis Hall of Fame
Enshrinement Weekend
July 19 - 21, 2019
Newport, RI
halloffameopen.com
Enshrinement Weekend Experience or Induction Day Experience.

FAMILY
Open Farm Days
May 18, June 15, July 20, 2019
92 Allens Neck Rd.
South Dartmouth, MA
roundthebendfarm.org
Paradox Acres, non-GMO grass fed meat, Hana’s Honey, MA Maple Syrup, Nisa’sTeas & Botanicals. Tours, workshops, and more.

Memorial Day Parade
May 27, 2019
Main St.; Fairhaven, MA
fairhaventours.com
Raising of the “Big Flag”, National Anthem performed by Fairhaven High School music students. Riverside Cemetery ceremony at the Civil War Monument & cannon salute.

OUTDOORS

Sachuest Point
Night-Time Fishing
Sunset to Sunrise
Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge
Middletown, RI
rhodeislandpermits.recaccess.com
One-night permit or Annual Permit Required.

Annual Quechee
Hot Air Balloon Craft
and Music Festival
June 14 - 16, 2019
70 Village Green Circle
Quechee, VT
quecheeballoonfestival.com

Buzzards Bay Swim
June 22, 2019
Outer New Bedford Harbor
savebuzzardsbay.org
Swim For Clean Water.
Registration Fee: $25.
Fundraising Minimum: $150.

If you would like to have your event listed here, please e-mail [email protected] (attention event calendar) for details and information.

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