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Greetings! Massachusetts
is rich in arts and culture, so it's no surprise that exciting
events, exhibits and festivals are held in the state's 16 regions all
year long. Find out more below!
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Featured
Region: Plymouth County
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 Exciting things are happening in February at Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton!
On February 2 & 3, embrace the world of visual art with
"Talking Through the Vessel," a studio masterclass event
led by innovative ceramicist Chris Gustin. Gustin throws and builds
pots as he talks through his process in the Masterclass. On Saturday,
Gustin also gives a lecture/ luncheon about the "Architecture of
the Vessel." Class runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. On
February 16th, artist Linda Huey will demonstrate how the nest in the
clay tree in her "Dark Garden" installation at the museum
was constructed. Make your own interpretations of what a nest can be!
Materials and tools provided, and class runs from 1 to 4 p.m. Huey's
"Dark Garden" exhibit is on display at the museum through
April 28, 2013. Visit www.fullercraft.org for more
information!
For more information on Plymouth County, click here.
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Southeastern
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 The New
Bedford Symphony Orchestra kicks off the 2013 season
at 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 9th at the Zeiterion Performing Arts
Center in New Bedford with a performance of Classical IV
"Haydn's The Creation." Haydn's landmark oratorio "The
Creation" is one of history's great masterworks. Featuring
Providence Singers Artistic Director Betsy Burleigh; Teresa Wakim,
soprano; Matthew Anderson, tenor; and Paul Guttry, bass. For tickets,
visit www.nbsymphony.org!
For more information on Southeastern MA, click here.
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 A crowd favorite! The Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge
always shows us a good time and makes sure nobody goes home thirsty.
Bring your friends and family from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March
3rd and join us for one of the biggest parties of the year at Jiminy Peak! Free and open to
all ages and abilities. Stay tuned at JiminyPeak.com for details.
For more information on the Berkshires, click here.
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The Lowell Sun Charities' Golden Gloves has been a Merrimack Valley sports tradition for
nearly 70 years! Producing boxing greats like Rocky Marciano, Sugar
Ray Leonard, Marvin Hagler and Micky Ward, Golden Gloves matches are
still held at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium twice
a week during January and February. For as little as $11 a ticket you
could see one boxing's future stars in action.
For more information on Greater Merrimack Valley, click here.
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 Asa Waters Mansion in Millbury cordially invites you to celebrate
General George Washington's 100th birthday on Saturday, February
23rd! Along with being a celebration, this event will also be
educational and informative. Revolutionary War Era dress is
encouraged, though all fashionable attire is appropriate. For more
information, including times, drinks and dinner selections, please
visit www.asawaters.org.
For more information on Central Massachusetts, click here.
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 Every second Saturday of the month, the good people of
the Pioneer Valley can catch a never-before-seen comedy show at The Happier Valley Comedy Show!
Show is held at Arts Block Café, corner of Main Street and Bank Row
in Greenfield. Next up on February 9th at 7:30 p.m. is The Happier
Valley Comedy Show with the Ha-Ha's & Side of Toast!
Tickets are $7 online and $10 at the door.
For more information on Franklin County, click here.
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 The Boston Wine Expo
celebrates wine, food and culture! The Wine Expo will be held
February 16-17 at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston. Over 200
wineries from around the globe pour over 1,800 wines for you to
sample. The festival's highly regarded wine seminars feature top
winemakers and industry experts, and many local restaurants will host
Vintner Dinners during the week leading up to the Expo with special
menus and wine pairings. For tickets, visit www.wine-expos.com/boston!
For more
information on Greater Boston, click here.
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 On February 8-10, the annual Boatbuilders Show on Cape Cod
will be held at the Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis. Explore
a large selection of unique, custom and limited-production boats in
wood and fiberglass! On Saturday, February 9th, Osterville village in
Barnstable transforms into the "Chocolate Capital of Cape
Cod" when it plays host to the annual Osterville Chocolate Fest.
From February 13-March 3, the Cultural Center of Cape Cod in
Yarmouth presents "Van Gogh through the Weaver's Eyes," an
exhibit of woven art.
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 The evolution of the 20th century's most popular
instrument is the focus of "GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked
the World" at the Springfield Museums through
April 21st! This in-depth exhibition explores the scientific,
historical and cultural significance of the guitar, from classical
music to "Guitar Hero." More than 60 instruments are
here, including several from legendary players, in addition to
interactive exhibits, photos, videos, and the world's largest
playable guitar measuring 43 feet.
For more information on Greater Springfield, click here.
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 The University Museum of Contemporary Art at UMass
Amherst will host an exhibition of work by the Los
Angeles-based artist James
Welling: Open Space from January 31st through May 5,
2013! This exhibition focuses on the photographer's work in New
England from 1970 to 2010. Included are Welling's earliest
experiments in photography, video, and watercolor, all harking back
to his formative years in Connecticut. The UMCA is a member of Museums10, a partnership
affiliated with Five Colleges, Inc.
Click for more information on Hampshire
County-Amherst and Hampshire
County-Northampton.
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 On February 7th, the region's museum-goers will gather
to welcome Nick Capasso, new director of the Fitchburg Art Museum! The event
is part of Fitchburg's First
Thursdays Program, offering free admission, along
with a talk about the region's namesake, Johnny Appleseed. Events at
the Museum this month include "Love is in the Air," a
February 8th floral design workshop presented by Grace McWalter, and
a gallery talk on February 10th by Capasso about artworks in the
current American Scenery exhibition.
For more
information on Johnny Appleseed Country, click here.
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 The Martha's Vineyard Museum
presents PechaKucha
Night at the Harbor View Hotel in Edgartown on
Friday, February 1st from 7:30 to 9 p.m. PechaKucha Night was devised
in Japan in 2003 as an event for young designers to meet, network,
and show their work in public. It has turned into a massive
celebration, with events happening in hundreds of cities around the
world! PechaKucha is a dynamic presentation format based on a simple
idea: 20 images at 20 seconds each, keeping things moving at a rapid
pace. Free and open to all! Call Jessica at 508-627-4441 x117 if
you'd like to present.
For more information on Martha's Vineyard, click here.
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 Brighten up the winter with spectacular images of late
nineteenth-century Paris in the exhibition "Electric Paris"
at the Sterling and Francine Clark Institute
in
Williamstown! Featuring works by Edgar Degas, Henri de
Toulouse-Lautrec, Pierre Bonnard and others, the exhibition is the
first to explore how artists depicted the changing appearance of the
City of Light as it transitioned from gas and oil lights to electric
lights. Don't miss "Lions and Tigers and Museums, Oh
My!," an interactive exhibition for kids of all ages. Image
credit: Alexandre Lunois, The Department Store (Le Bon Marché), 1902.
The Clark
For more information on the Mohawk Trail Region, click here.
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 Named by USA
Today as one of the top ten bluegrass festivals in
America, the three-day Joe Val Bluegrass Festival features
top national and regional talent on two stages, master classes, fast
track classes, workshops, music vendors, directed slow jams, a kids
academy, and 'round-the-clock picking. A production of the Boston
Bluegrass Union, the festival takes place February 15-17 at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel
& Conference Center. Weekend passes and
single-day tickets available. Photo: The
Seldom Scene headlines festival.
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 Enjoy a narrated look at the night sky with a
professional astronomer while visiting the Loines Observatory! Families
will delight in shooting stars, comets and planets, all visible
through high powered telescopes. Winter walks are a great way
to view the abundant wildlife. A guided walk with The Trustees should not to be
missed. From surf, seashells to seals our beaches are among the
top rated in the world any time of year. Visit Nantucket naturally!
For more information on Nantucket Island, click here.
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 Cioccolato, chocolat, chocolate! Brush off your winter
blues at the 11th
Annual Salem So Sweet Festival, a celebration of
chocolate, ice sculptures, and wine. From February 8-14, enjoy wine
and chocolate tastings, events, great shopping, and more than 15 ice
sculptures installed around downtown Salem. Don't miss the Golden
Ticket drawing for fabulous prizes! Check out http://salemmainstreets.org for
more information.
For more information on North of Boston, click here.
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