North Central Mass Events

Sally Ride Portrayal to Blast Off in Sterling

Conant Public Library 4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA

The Conant Public Library is pleased to present Sheryl Faye on May 10. She will portray Sally Ride: America’s first female astronaut. This historical theater presentation is great for adults and older children as we learn more about Sally Ride and her passionate journey to space. This program is supported in part by a grant […]

Piano and Baritone Concert at Ashburnham Community Church

Ashburnham Community Church Main St., Ashburnham

Piano and Baritone concert on May 14 featuring Thomas Meglioranza and Reiko Uchida Some of the following works will be played: Impromptu in Gb, D.899/3 (1827) Andante Der Sänger, D.149 (1815)  Mäßig, heiter Der König in Thule, D.367 (1816)  Etwas langsam Der Fischer, D.225 (07.1815)  Mäßig Schäfers Klagelied, D.121 (1814-19)  Mäßig Geheimes, D.719 (03.1821)  Etwas geschwind, zart Nähe […]

The Language of Icons: Art as Revelation presented by the Gardner Museum

Gardner Museum 28 Pearl St, Gardner, MA

Learn about The Language of Icons: Art as Revelation on May 18 Dennis Sardella, docent at the Museum of Russian Icons in Clinton, will give an illustrated lecture about Byzantine and Russian icons, their history, symbolic language, and role in the liturgical and spiritual life of the Eastern Church. Signed copies of his book Visible Image of the […]

Photo Exhibit: Gender Gazes through the Lens

Fitchburg Art Museum 185 Elm St, Fitchburg, MA, United States

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 […]

Lost Towns of the Quabbin at the Gardner Museum

Gardner Museum 28 Pearl St, Gardner, MA

Railroad buff, artist, and co-owner of Frames/Ink in Petersham Ken Levine will talk about the Swift River Valley, the 4 towns lost during the creation of the Quabbin Reservoir (North Dana, Enfield, Greenwich and Prescott), the development of railroads in New England, and the Rabbit Run Railroad on May 25. This “stoppingest railroad” (with 19 […]

First Thursday Celebration in Fitchburg

Fitchburg Main St Main St, Fitchburg, MA, United States

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 […]

Discover Your Life Through Nature with Matt Landry

Gardner Museum 28 Pearl St, Gardner, MA

Forward, Upward, Onward is presented by the Gardner Museum on June 1 Westminster nature-lover Matt Landry will present 10 life changing lessons from hiking the 48 4,000-foot mountains of New Hampshire. He will share his surprising discoveries and the stepping stones to re-evaluate and assess his life: the gained self-respect, confidence, discipline, and healthy habits […]

Event Series Art Exhibit: Paper Town at FAM

Art Exhibit: Paper Town at FAM

Fitchburg Art Museum 185 Elm St, Fitchburg, MA, United States

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 […]