Fitchburg Art Museum's Paper Town exhibit that runs through June 4 pays tribute to Fitchburg’s history of paper manufacturing, with transformative and personal twists. Exhibiting artists May Babcock, Erik and Martin Demaine, Andrea Dezsö, Tory Fair, Hong Hong, Fred Liang, Michelle Samour, Wendy Wahl, and Heidi Whitman use paper to explore personal histories and cultural […]
Pass through liminal spaces of ruin and beauty alike with photographer Rania Matar’s stunning portfolio SHE in the exhibit Oceans at My Door at the Fitchburg Art Museum through Aug. 3 Matar is a Lebanese-American photographer internationally renowned for her explorations of cross-cultural identity and femininity. The arresting, intimate portraits in SHE evoke the transitional states of Becoming, […]
The presentation “Going for the Gold: Art and Trade in Medieval West Africa” will give an overview of some of the major traditions of West African sculpture from the 10th century CE to the 16th century, with beautiful examples of art from Nigeria (Igbo-Ukwu, Ife, and Benin Kingdom) and Mali (Djenne). Dr. Jean M. Borgatti, Fulbright Scholar (2002-2003, […]
Pro.Found, where professional meets found, will sponsor its Pro.Found Market on June 10 and 11 at the Lancaster Fairgrounds. Vintage, vintage-inspired, handmade, artisan, and creative vendors will showcase their products in individual tents for a unique collaborative shopping experience. Also enjoy local food trucks and live music for a festive weekend for the whole family. […]
Pro.Found, where professional meets found, will sponsor its Pro.Found Market on June 10 and 11 at the Lancaster Fairgrounds. Vintage, vintage-inspired, handmade, artisan, and creative vendors will showcase their products in individual tents for a unique collaborative shopping experience. Also enjoy local food trucks and live music for a festive weekend for the whole family. […]
Family Summer Fun at the Lawn Fair at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon! Lawn Fairs have been running at UUCW since the 1860’s, when the first summer flea market was held to help finance the construction of the building. They have run almost every year since then and are our biggest fundraisers. We typically […]
Get ready to be dazzled by a room full of roses! At the annual New England Rose Society Show & Sale on June 17, appreciate the beauty of this iconic flower—the national flower of the United States—through an array of large, colorful cut roses. Roses entered into competition at the show will be awarded ribbons […]
Vista Philharmonic Orchestra's Season Finale; Heart and Solstice at Groton Hill Music Center It’s the weekend of the summer solstice and our season finale! Join us in a celebration of both our community and personal lives as Maestro Bruce Hangen conducts momentous works like Beethoven’s joyous symphony and Arvo Pärt’s Fratres. In between we’ll enjoy […]
Lots of family fun, food, activities and a good time at the Summer Festival at The Finnish Center at Saima Park on June 18 at 9:30am 8:45 - 9:15 - Registration for the Dana M. Sulin Memorial Chess Tournament 9:30 - Chess tournament, run by George Mirijanian 10:00 - Games for all ages: Mölkky lawn […]
The photo exhibit In the Eye of the Beholder at Fitchburg Art Museum through Sept. 10 delves into the museum’s permanent collection to explore how photographers have used the “gendered gaze” across the early 20th and 21st centuries. This exhibition highlights some of the museum’s iconic favorites and recent acquisitions—including work from Gertrude Kasebier, Cindy […]
Pass through liminal spaces of ruin and beauty alike with photographer Rania Matar’s stunning portfolio SHE in the exhibit Oceans at My Door at the Fitchburg Art Museum through Aug. 3 Matar is a Lebanese-American photographer internationally renowned for her explorations of cross-cultural identity and femininity. The arresting, intimate portraits in SHE evoke the transitional states of Becoming, […]
Enjoy Fitchburg on the first Thursday of each month with an outdoor exploration of Main Street, throughout the summer. Music, literature, visual art and theatrical performances will be featured at businesses and cultural organizations. Walk the street to find them all! Details for each month with be released in the weeks before the event. Stay […]