The International Sculpture Symposium Returns to the Andres Institute of Art, September 10 to October 2. The Symposium begins with a Public Opening on Sept. 11. After a two-year hiatus the Symposium will return in 2022 with the theme of: “Catch ’22”. We invite you to attend over the symposium period to meet the artists […]
The New England Triennial 2022 recognizes the vitality of contemporary art across the Northeast amid the recent years of upheaval and transformation. Spanning two museum venues—deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum through Sept. 11, and Fruitlands Museum through Oct. 2—this year’s iteration features artwork by twenty-five artists from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and […]
The Townsend Historical Society holds a day-long celebration of Revolutionary War history. The Reed Homestead comes alive with the sights and smells of the 18th century. Members of the Stow and Townsend Minutemen will demonstrate muskets and military drills, hearth cooking, and hands-on crafts. There will also be artisans and crafters on hand to show […]
Sunday 10 am–4 pm. Free First Sunday at the Museum of Russian Icons, 203 Union St., Clinton. Enjoy free admission to the museum on the first Sunday of each month, courtesy of the Nypro Foundation. Visit museumofrussianicons.org.
Exhibit runs until Dec 18 with Sept. 1, 1 pm. Opening of Gardner Theatre Guild exhibition at The Gardner Museum, 26 Pearl St., Gardner. From 1939 until the early 1960s, local residents produced top-notch “Broadway Shows” at the Miller's Opera House, The Little Theater, and Pearson Auditorium and supported several organizations with funds raised by […]
Enter the world of 19th c. New England regional writer, Sarah Orne Jewett with this theatrical presentation. Meet a family embroiled in a family curse, an odd stranger who comes to a small town and an old woman who may or may not immortal.
This “one night only” tour of the haunted mansion is hosted by former resident Victoria Casanova, who will take visitors through the Mansion, recounting her many experiences while living there. Victoria Casanova was a resident of the S.K. Pierce Mansion from 2000 to 2007 with her family. During her years in the house, she had […]
Published Boston/RI poet Ryk McIntyre has toured nationally and in Canada, opening for varied acts, and has performed his work at NYC’s New School, Boston’s ICA and Strand Theater, among others. He will present his poems, and the role of sobriety in his life.
The Townsend Historical Society has partnered with Central Mass Auctions to bring back this antique appraisal day. Guests may bring up to three items to be verbally appraised by Wayne Tuiskula. Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the door. There is no charge to come watch.
Join us on Saturday October 15th for a presentation by WWII militaria collector Bill Shea. He will bring various items from his own collection and highlight their fascinating stories which give these pieces a unique place in history. Bill is a retired history teacher from Hubbardston. He and his son, Patrick, are currently the proprietors […]
Those encouraging words by 14th century mystic and anchoress, Julian of Norwich, have soothed humanity during its darkest times. Now is the time to revisit her words as we struggle through our greatest human reckoning to date. Presenter is Will Darcangelo, M.Div. Minister of First Parish of Fitchburg and First Church of Lancaster, columnist and […]
Maestro Bruce Hangen and the Vista Philharmonic chamber players present an enticing program for chamber orchestra, including Aaron Copland’s all-time favorite, Appalachian Spring, and featuring young harpist Li-Shan Tan in the music of Ravel.
Artist Talk and Creative workshop with Joanne Stowell and Massachusetts Women’s Caucus for Art.
Artist Talk and Creative workshop with Joanne Stowell and Massachusetts Women’s Caucus for Art.
Local journalist and author Chris Woolf will talk about his new book, “Bumbling Through the Hindu Kush: A Memoir of Fear and Kindness in Afghanistan.” What happens when a regular person accidentally finds themselves lost in the middle of a war? In 1991, BBC journalist Chris Woolf traveled to Afghanistan. The government in Kabul was […]
Local journalist and author Chris Woolf will talk about his new book, “Bumbling Through the Hindu Kush: A Memoir of Fear and Kindness in Afghanistan.” In 1991, he travelled to Afghanistan to visit a BBC colleague. They hitched a ride with an aid convoy and bumbled straight into the war.
Exhibit runs until Dec 18 with Sept. 1, 1 pm. Opening of Gardner Theatre Guild exhibition at The Gardner Museum, 26 Pearl St., Gardner. From 1939 until the early 1960s, local residents produced top-notch “Broadway Shows” at the Miller's Opera House, The Little Theater, and Pearson Auditorium and supported several organizations with funds raised by […]
Sunday 10 am–4 pm. Free First Sunday at the Museum of Russian Icons, 203 Union St., Clinton. Enjoy free admission to the museum on the first Sunday of each month, courtesy of the Nypro Foundation. Visit museumofrussianicons.org.
November 4th - 6th Friday and Saturday, 7:30 pm; Sunday, 2 pm. 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at New Players Theatre Guild Playhouse, 15 Rollstone St., Fitchburg. See Oct. 28-30 listing for details. Repeats on Nov. 4-6. Visit nptg.org for tickets.