2007 AltWheels Festival Aims to Attract Thousands With Latest in Transportation and Energy Alternatives. This one-stop shopping for transportation and energy solutions to unclog our roads, reduce our dependence on oil, cut our greenhouse-gas emissions and generally inspire people to protect and preserve our environment.
It will take place at Boston City Hall Plaza tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and continues Saturday & Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event is FREE.
This year’s booths and displays include information on sustainable transportation, green building, alternative energy, as well as the innovative Energy “Freedom Trail” ® with more than 30 stops on how to create a more sustainable world. In 2006, more than 20,000 people attended the AltWheels Festival, the East Coast’s largest alternative transportation festival. The theme for this year’s festival will be celebrating Green Pioneers and Regional Heroes.
Displays of the latest alternative-fueled and high-efficiency vehicles This year, AltWheels, is featuring a display of more than 70 different technology vehicles that beat the high costs and pollution associated with traditional gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles from grassroots vehicles to million-dollar, fuel-cell prototypes.Featured exhibits include:
* Explore the latest technology, including million-dollar, one-of-a-kind prototype vehicles such as the fuel-cell hybrid electric Ford Edge HySeries Drive™ as well as grassroot exhibits.
* Talk to owners of “grease cars,” vehicles that have been converted to run on used vegetable oil.
* Watch biodiesel being made before your eyes.
* Learn how ordinary hybrid cars can get 70 miles per gallon.
* Calculate your environmental footprint, and learn about 30 steps you can take to reduce it on the Energy “Freedom Trail”®.
* Visit the REI free bike repair tent and bike exhibits.
* Free compact fluorescent bulbs for the first 500 people who come each day.
* Listen to live bands: Cocabanana and Kevin Connelly.
* Meet Regional Heroes and Green Pioneers leading their organizations, communities and beyond.
* Learn about alternative-energy displays, including wind turbines and solar panels.
There were be many activities for kids, including onsite interactive exhibits from the New England Aquarium and The Museum of Science, face painting and Segway demonstrations.
“We’re thrilled the City of Boston and Mayor Tom Menino have invited AltWheels back to City Hall Plaza,” said Alison Sander, founder of AltWheels. “The good news is that many inventors, companies and community organizations are creating real-world alternative-transportation solutions that are available now, and consumers are responding. High energy costs and the growing will to head off global climate change are driving more companies and consumers to look for cleaner, healthier technologies. We thank everyone who came last year to make history and explore the Energy ‘Freedom Trail’® at AltWheels!”
For more information on the 2007 AltWheels Alternative Transportation & Energy Festival visit www.AltWheels.org
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Thursday, September 27, 2007
Friday & Saturday: St. Boniface Italian Festival in Lunenburg
Tomorrow night from 5 to 9 the St. Boniface Italian Festival & Fair will be held at 817 Massachusetts Ave. on Route 2A in Lunenburg. The events features free balloon animals, clown, potluck game, chance auction theme baskets, raffles, homemade crafts, Italian food, and more. The event continues on Saturday from noon to 9 p.m.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Attack of the B Movies!
NATIONAL AMUSEMENTS LAUNCHES CAMPY DOUBLE FEATURE MOVIE PROGRAM
National Amusements, Inc., announced today the launch of Attack of the B Movies, a campy new movie program designed to take you back to the days of drive-in horror movies. The program offers a double feature of the “best” B movies ever made. The series runs every Thursday at 7 p.m. from September 20 – October 25, 2007 at Showcase Cinemas Worcester North. Tickets are $5 each for the double feature and may be purchased at the theatre, by phone at 860-646-9800, or online at www.nationalamusements.com
B movies are recognized as an important stage in Hollywood film history. Actors and filmmakers learned their crafts and the talents of many respected stars, directors, and even a U.S. president, were cultivated while making these campy films. B movie fans will also enjoy a specially designed Halloween Night grand finale, Screecher Feature Quadruple Bypass Marathon. The frightening four film “scarathon” begins on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. with White Zombie, followed by Chamber of Horrors: Door with Seven Locks, The Satanic Rites of Dracula, and concludes with Night of the Living Dead.
Following is the Attack of the B Movies film schedule:
Sept. 20 - The Wasp Woman/Monster from Green Hell
Sept. 27 - The Giant Gila Monster/Gammera the Invincible
Oct. 4 - The Brain That Wouldn’t Die/Screaming Skull
Oct. 11 - Attack of the Giant Leeches/Monster from a Prehistoric Planet
Oct. 18 - The Terror/House on Haunted Hill
Oct. 25 - The Last Man on Earth/Devil Girl from Mars
National Amusements, Inc., announced today the launch of Attack of the B Movies, a campy new movie program designed to take you back to the days of drive-in horror movies. The program offers a double feature of the “best” B movies ever made. The series runs every Thursday at 7 p.m. from September 20 – October 25, 2007 at Showcase Cinemas Worcester North. Tickets are $5 each for the double feature and may be purchased at the theatre, by phone at 860-646-9800, or online at www.nationalamusements.com
B movies are recognized as an important stage in Hollywood film history. Actors and filmmakers learned their crafts and the talents of many respected stars, directors, and even a U.S. president, were cultivated while making these campy films. B movie fans will also enjoy a specially designed Halloween Night grand finale, Screecher Feature Quadruple Bypass Marathon. The frightening four film “scarathon” begins on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. with White Zombie, followed by Chamber of Horrors: Door with Seven Locks, The Satanic Rites of Dracula, and concludes with Night of the Living Dead.
Following is the Attack of the B Movies film schedule:
Sept. 20 - The Wasp Woman/Monster from Green Hell
Sept. 27 - The Giant Gila Monster/Gammera the Invincible
Oct. 4 - The Brain That Wouldn’t Die/Screaming Skull
Oct. 11 - Attack of the Giant Leeches/Monster from a Prehistoric Planet
Oct. 18 - The Terror/House on Haunted Hill
Oct. 25 - The Last Man on Earth/Devil Girl from Mars
Friday, September 14, 2007
Due to Weather: Northborough's Applefest (Street Fair, Parade & Fireworks) Moves to Sunday
Due to the rainy weather predicted for Saturday morning and afternoon, several Applefest events in Northborough are being moved to Sunday, Sept. 16, while others will run as scheduled.
The Street Fair, Parade, and Fireworks, originally scheduled for Saturday, will now be held on Sunday.
The Street Fair will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the Parade will start at noon from the Lincoln Street School.
The Fireworks will be moved to Sunday evening. They will be held at Algonquin Regional High School and will begin at approximately 8:00pm.
Don't forget the performance by the Charles River Sinfonietta and the Charles River Sinfonietta Youth Orchestra which will begin at 6:30pm. Refreshments and glow sticks will be available to purchase. A suggested $10 donation will be collected at the gates, and it’s recommended that people arrive early to get a great location.
Children’s recording artist Wayne from Maine will perform his free concert Saturday, 1:15-2:15 in the Town Hall Gym at 63 Main Street instead of at Assabet Park.
All other events will run as scheduled, please visit www.northboroughapplefest.com to view the schedule of events. For additional information on thsi annual Northborough event call the town's Recreation Department at 393-5034 or visit 2007 Schedule of Events
The Street Fair, Parade, and Fireworks, originally scheduled for Saturday, will now be held on Sunday.
The Street Fair will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the Parade will start at noon from the Lincoln Street School.
The Fireworks will be moved to Sunday evening. They will be held at Algonquin Regional High School and will begin at approximately 8:00pm.
Don't forget the performance by the Charles River Sinfonietta and the Charles River Sinfonietta Youth Orchestra which will begin at 6:30pm. Refreshments and glow sticks will be available to purchase. A suggested $10 donation will be collected at the gates, and it’s recommended that people arrive early to get a great location.
Children’s recording artist Wayne from Maine will perform his free concert Saturday, 1:15-2:15 in the Town Hall Gym at 63 Main Street instead of at Assabet Park.
All other events will run as scheduled, please visit www.northboroughapplefest.com to view the schedule of events. For additional information on thsi annual Northborough event call the town's Recreation Department at 393-5034 or visit 2007 Schedule of Events
WEEKEND PICK: Salem Pirate Faire - Sept. 15-16
If swashbuckling adventure on the high seas, romance, treachery, and treasure sound like your idea of a good time, then the Salem Pirate Faire is for you! Winter Island Park is the perfect setting for this day of family-friendly entertainment, a seaside location that helps the cast of Pastimes recreate the exciting and terrifying days when pirates ruled the seas! The event takes place Saturday, Sept 15 and Sunday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.The Salem Pirate Faire features an ongoing storyline each day, and plenty of opportunities for patrons to meet some of the most famed and feared pirate captains in history! The faire also features music, unique variety acts, vendors dealing in clothes, jewelry, gifts, and accessories, and abundant grub and grog (that's food and drink for you landlubbers). Get your sea legs ready, put on your best eye patch, and join us for a day of thrills!
Admission is $10 adults, $8 for students, seniors and those with military ID, and $5 for children ages 4-12. Premium Parking at Winter Island is $5 a carload. There is a free parking at Salem Willows Park, a seaside park within walking distance to Winter Island.
For more information and directions visit http://www.pastimesentertainment.com/pirate.html
Thursday, September 13, 2007
WEEKEND PICK: Curious George Day At Boston Public Library
Saturday, Sept 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. the Boston Public Library, Copley Square branch, will host its Third Annual Curious George Day. The events is co-sponsored by Houghton Mifflin & WGBH.
Bring your camera to have your child's photo taken with Curious George, take part in an arts-and-crafts activities, listen to Curious George stories, and watch an episode of the #1 PBS show, Curious George. This is a FREE event.
Bring your camera to have your child's photo taken with Curious George, take part in an arts-and-crafts activities, listen to Curious George stories, and watch an episode of the #1 PBS show, Curious George. This is a FREE event.
Sunday, Sept. 16: 27th Annual Victorian Fair in Melrose
The Melrose Chamber of Commerce will present the 27th Annual Melrose Victorian Fair in Downtown Melrose Sunday, Sept. 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 23.
Melrose Victorian Fair, sponsored by the Melrose Chamber of Commerce, has been a major hometown event for the past 26 years. It is a day-long celebration. When the Fair began in 1981, it was intended to bring community attention to the city's renovated downtown area. Newly installed Victorian lampposts highlight the prominent architecture and rich heritage of Melrose. From the first year's launch to its subsequent successes year after year, the Victorian Fair has become a beloved community tradition. It continues to bring local businesses, organizations and Melrose residents together.
Beginning at dawn on the morning of the Fair, volunteers transform downtown Melrose into a festive corridor. A two-block section of the quaint Main Street retail hub is closed to make way for the booths that will line the street on both sides. A stage area is created in the middle of the fair where MMTV, the Melrose local access television station, films the entertainment and Fair happenings throughout the day.
Canopied booths delight fairgoers with crafts, give-aways, mini-golf, caricature drawings, face painting, games of chance, a dunk-tank and information about different civic, health and non-profit organizations.
Scrumptious aromas fill the air while local restaurants prepare tasty samplings for the over 15,000 people who will roam the downtown area.
The day's gala celebration is brought to a grand climax with the drawing of the Chamber's "Big Ticket" Raffle prizes. For more information, visit http://www.melrosechamber.org/
The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 23.
Melrose Victorian Fair, sponsored by the Melrose Chamber of Commerce, has been a major hometown event for the past 26 years. It is a day-long celebration. When the Fair began in 1981, it was intended to bring community attention to the city's renovated downtown area. Newly installed Victorian lampposts highlight the prominent architecture and rich heritage of Melrose. From the first year's launch to its subsequent successes year after year, the Victorian Fair has become a beloved community tradition. It continues to bring local businesses, organizations and Melrose residents together.
Beginning at dawn on the morning of the Fair, volunteers transform downtown Melrose into a festive corridor. A two-block section of the quaint Main Street retail hub is closed to make way for the booths that will line the street on both sides. A stage area is created in the middle of the fair where MMTV, the Melrose local access television station, films the entertainment and Fair happenings throughout the day.
Canopied booths delight fairgoers with crafts, give-aways, mini-golf, caricature drawings, face painting, games of chance, a dunk-tank and information about different civic, health and non-profit organizations.
Scrumptious aromas fill the air while local restaurants prepare tasty samplings for the over 15,000 people who will roam the downtown area.
The day's gala celebration is brought to a grand climax with the drawing of the Chamber's "Big Ticket" Raffle prizes. For more information, visit http://www.melrosechamber.org/
WEEKENDPICK: Sept. 15: Acton Day at NARA Park
Acton Day 2007 will be celebrated at NARA Park on Saturday, Sept. 15 from 5 to 9 p.m.
The event will feature a free concert by "Draw the Line", an Aerosmith tribute band endorsed by Aerosmith. There will be fireworks at dusk, a Tanglewood Marionettes show "An Arabian Adventure," a traveling Rainforest Reptiles, moon bounces and more.
NARA Park is located at 23 Ledge Rock Way off Route 27 in Acton. For more information, visit http://doc.acton-ma.gov/dsweb/Get/Document-16685/Acton%20Day%20September%2015.pdf
Some activities, like the Ice Cream Sundae Station at $2 per sundae, have a cost associated with it. In general, the event is free.
The event will feature a free concert by "Draw the Line", an Aerosmith tribute band endorsed by Aerosmith. There will be fireworks at dusk, a Tanglewood Marionettes show "An Arabian Adventure," a traveling Rainforest Reptiles, moon bounces and more.
NARA Park is located at 23 Ledge Rock Way off Route 27 in Acton. For more information, visit http://doc.acton-ma.gov/dsweb/Get/Document-16685/Acton%20Day%20September%2015.pdf
Some activities, like the Ice Cream Sundae Station at $2 per sundae, have a cost associated with it. In general, the event is free.
Sept. 15: 6th Annual Sudbury Festival: Gateway to the Islands
Sudbury Center will become a “Gateway to the Islands” with the 6th Annual Sudbury Festival Saturday, Sept. 15, from noon to 5 p.m.
The event features children’s activities and cultural performances from islands around the world including such places as the Galapagos, Japan, the Philippines, Iceland, the Seychelles, the Caribbean, and more, as well as international food vendors, and an international marketplace. The festival will also focus on the changes in the global climate and their impact on the island communities as well as our own. While enjoying entertainment ranging from Madagascar jazz to Philippine steel drums, festival visitors will be able to enjoy a variety of ethnic food.
The Children’s Pavilion offers a keepsake passport for $10 which allows children to visit seven islands through activities such as mining for gems in an Outback Adventure and fishing for prizes on the Baffin Islands. Throughout The Marketplace, exhibitors will offer all kinds of activities and information including ways to protect the environment. Some are as easy as using reusable corn-based water bottles while others are as intricate as a tri-hybrid car utilizing three different forms of energy.
The free festival is held at Sudbury Town Center, at the intersection of Route 27 and Concord Road. More than 3,000 people attended last year's event. In the event of rain, Sudbury Day will move indoors to Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School (380 Lincoln Road, Sudbury).
For information on parking and free shuttle service, visit www.sudbury.ma.us
For more information about Sudbury Day or to volunteer for the event, e-mail sudburyday@town.sudbury.ma.us or call 978-443-8221 or 978-443-7723
The event features children’s activities and cultural performances from islands around the world including such places as the Galapagos, Japan, the Philippines, Iceland, the Seychelles, the Caribbean, and more, as well as international food vendors, and an international marketplace. The festival will also focus on the changes in the global climate and their impact on the island communities as well as our own. While enjoying entertainment ranging from Madagascar jazz to Philippine steel drums, festival visitors will be able to enjoy a variety of ethnic food.
The Children’s Pavilion offers a keepsake passport for $10 which allows children to visit seven islands through activities such as mining for gems in an Outback Adventure and fishing for prizes on the Baffin Islands. Throughout The Marketplace, exhibitors will offer all kinds of activities and information including ways to protect the environment. Some are as easy as using reusable corn-based water bottles while others are as intricate as a tri-hybrid car utilizing three different forms of energy.
The free festival is held at Sudbury Town Center, at the intersection of Route 27 and Concord Road. More than 3,000 people attended last year's event. In the event of rain, Sudbury Day will move indoors to Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School (380 Lincoln Road, Sudbury).
For information on parking and free shuttle service, visit www.sudbury.ma.us
For more information about Sudbury Day or to volunteer for the event, e-mail sudburyday@town.sudbury.ma.us or call 978-443-8221 or 978-443-7723
Sunday, Sept. 16: Lexington's Applefest
Join the Lexington Chapter of Stand for Children for the community's annual Applefest. This family event will be held Sunday, Sept. 6, at The Depot in Lexington Center from 2-4 p.m. The popular event will include an apple dessert contest and feature Parent’s Choice award-winning performer, Ben Rudnik. Learn more about the local and national efforts of Stand for Children while enjoying an afternoon of fun, food, and music.
125th Bolton Fair - Sept. 21-23
New Attractions & Old Fashioned Fun at the 125th Bolton Fair in Lancaster.
Visit the beautiful new fairgrounds in Lancaster beginning Friday night, Sept 21 at 5 for live music, entertainment, & Fireworks.
Bolton Fair 2007 continues Saturday Sept. 22nd from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. (with new extended hours), and Sunday Sept. from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
This year, the fair will feature an exciting attraction Winns’ Galaxy of Thrills in addition to all the old favorites and animal exhibits such as sheep, goat, poultry, and cattle. Turn back time and view the talents of the sheep shearers and blacksmith and listen to the tales of Chuck Wagon Mac. Also this year see the amazing magic of Lance Gifford. Fairgoers can test their skills in Kids Country at the Veggie Races, the hay bale maze, and the chicken "chucking" contest. Visitors to the fair can browse through the wares of many vendors at the juried Craft Show or sample the fresh-grown produce, homemade jellies and jams and baked goods in the Farmer's Market. The Exhibit Hall will showcase hundreds of home grown and handmade crafts and goodies. As always, there will be rousing entertainment, the fabulous country fair food court, and the popular Fiesta shows midway.
New & Returning Adventures
Extreme Adrenaline Rush! Place two daredevil motorcycle stunt riders on modified Honda dirt bikes inside a giant 5,000 pound iron globe, and what do you get? The ultimate heart pounding adrenaline rush thrills show called Galaxy Globe, presented by Winns’Galaxy of Thrills on both days. The motorcycle engines roar as the stunt rider’s race inside the giant globe. With G-forces pulling on the riders they ride choreographed patterns, riding sideways and performing complete gravity–defying loops, completely upside down!
On Saturday & Sunday be sure and see the New England Disc Dog Club. The canines will perform gymnastics and acrobatics set to music. Visit the horse show arena both days. Saturday’s entertainment will include a traditional horse show, while Sunday will feature Mr. Dale Perkins riding three horses a breast at one time! Sunday also features those clever sheep herding dogs masterfully controlling their flocks! Don’t miss the beautiful Perkins’ Hitch Display and those magnificent horses.
Don’t miss the entertaining and educating displays at The American Textile Museum, The spinning & weaving at the Fiber tent, and the amazing wood carving exhibition by Ross MacVicar.
Popular Entertainment
Come and enjoy a variety of talented musicians/singers on our main stage. This year’s stage entertainment will include The Rafters, Duncan Walters and the ever popular Northern Lights. They will provide a variety of music and songs to delight all ages and tastes in music.
On Saturday and Sunday The TGC CLoggers and Country Kickers dance teams will perform for your enjoyment and the ever popular Rhythm Room returns! Sunday will also feature 24th annual Fiddler Contest -- one of the best in the northeast -- and will round out the day with a “jam” session of all participants. A full entertainment schedule is available on-line at www.boltonfair.org and at the gate.
Promoting Agriculture
Since its inception in 1874, the Bolton Fair has been held to promote awareness of agriculture, horticulture and animal husbandry. The fair, which is run by volunteers, remains true to those 19th century roots and features cattle and sheep shows, goat and poultry exhibits, horse show, and the Exhibit Hall, where hundreds of home grown fruits, vegetable, flowers and handmade crafts will be on display. Proceeds are used to benefit local organizations, scholarships, prizes to exhibitors, and to cover fair expenses including the mortgage on the new fairgrounds as well as improvements.
Admission: Bolton Fair is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, rain or shine. Midway rides are also open Thursday & Friday from 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Ride Thursday & Friday all evening all for one price, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fair admission is $8 for adults and $6 for senior citizens. Children 6 and under are free; children 7-12 pay only $5. The admission fee covers all animal shows, contests, events and entertainment except for the Midway & pony rides. Tickets for the amusements will be sold at the Midway.
Premium Book Deadline Sept 20: Copies of the Bolton Fair Exhibitor's Guide, listing livestock and other items that may be entered for judging and exhibition, are available in Bolton at the Town Clerk's office, Town Hall, Bolton Public Library, Bolton Orchards, Bolton Spring Farm, Salt Box, Great Brook Farms , Country Cupboard and Clinton Savings Bank. In Lancaster pick up a book at Oak Ridge Farm Market or Lancaster Agway. In Clinton at Hudson Savings Bank. You may also view and print the book at our web site: www.boltonfair.org. Entries must be delivered to the Exhibit Tent BY Thursday Sept. 20 from 3 to 9 p.m. on the fairgrounds in Lancaster. Note: All exhibits will be housed in a large tent with sides. Please call with any questions 978-779-6253.
For more information about the Bolton Fair, visit the fair's web site at www.boltonfair.org
Visit the beautiful new fairgrounds in Lancaster beginning Friday night, Sept 21 at 5 for live music, entertainment, & Fireworks.
Bolton Fair 2007 continues Saturday Sept. 22nd from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. (with new extended hours), and Sunday Sept. from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
This year, the fair will feature an exciting attraction Winns’ Galaxy of Thrills in addition to all the old favorites and animal exhibits such as sheep, goat, poultry, and cattle. Turn back time and view the talents of the sheep shearers and blacksmith and listen to the tales of Chuck Wagon Mac. Also this year see the amazing magic of Lance Gifford. Fairgoers can test their skills in Kids Country at the Veggie Races, the hay bale maze, and the chicken "chucking" contest. Visitors to the fair can browse through the wares of many vendors at the juried Craft Show or sample the fresh-grown produce, homemade jellies and jams and baked goods in the Farmer's Market. The Exhibit Hall will showcase hundreds of home grown and handmade crafts and goodies. As always, there will be rousing entertainment, the fabulous country fair food court, and the popular Fiesta shows midway.
New & Returning Adventures
Extreme Adrenaline Rush! Place two daredevil motorcycle stunt riders on modified Honda dirt bikes inside a giant 5,000 pound iron globe, and what do you get? The ultimate heart pounding adrenaline rush thrills show called Galaxy Globe, presented by Winns’Galaxy of Thrills on both days. The motorcycle engines roar as the stunt rider’s race inside the giant globe. With G-forces pulling on the riders they ride choreographed patterns, riding sideways and performing complete gravity–defying loops, completely upside down!
On Saturday & Sunday be sure and see the New England Disc Dog Club. The canines will perform gymnastics and acrobatics set to music. Visit the horse show arena both days. Saturday’s entertainment will include a traditional horse show, while Sunday will feature Mr. Dale Perkins riding three horses a breast at one time! Sunday also features those clever sheep herding dogs masterfully controlling their flocks! Don’t miss the beautiful Perkins’ Hitch Display and those magnificent horses.
Don’t miss the entertaining and educating displays at The American Textile Museum, The spinning & weaving at the Fiber tent, and the amazing wood carving exhibition by Ross MacVicar.
Popular Entertainment
Come and enjoy a variety of talented musicians/singers on our main stage. This year’s stage entertainment will include The Rafters, Duncan Walters and the ever popular Northern Lights. They will provide a variety of music and songs to delight all ages and tastes in music.
On Saturday and Sunday The TGC CLoggers and Country Kickers dance teams will perform for your enjoyment and the ever popular Rhythm Room returns! Sunday will also feature 24th annual Fiddler Contest -- one of the best in the northeast -- and will round out the day with a “jam” session of all participants. A full entertainment schedule is available on-line at www.boltonfair.org and at the gate.
Promoting Agriculture
Since its inception in 1874, the Bolton Fair has been held to promote awareness of agriculture, horticulture and animal husbandry. The fair, which is run by volunteers, remains true to those 19th century roots and features cattle and sheep shows, goat and poultry exhibits, horse show, and the Exhibit Hall, where hundreds of home grown fruits, vegetable, flowers and handmade crafts will be on display. Proceeds are used to benefit local organizations, scholarships, prizes to exhibitors, and to cover fair expenses including the mortgage on the new fairgrounds as well as improvements.
Admission: Bolton Fair is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, rain or shine. Midway rides are also open Thursday & Friday from 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Ride Thursday & Friday all evening all for one price, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fair admission is $8 for adults and $6 for senior citizens. Children 6 and under are free; children 7-12 pay only $5. The admission fee covers all animal shows, contests, events and entertainment except for the Midway & pony rides. Tickets for the amusements will be sold at the Midway.
Premium Book Deadline Sept 20: Copies of the Bolton Fair Exhibitor's Guide, listing livestock and other items that may be entered for judging and exhibition, are available in Bolton at the Town Clerk's office, Town Hall, Bolton Public Library, Bolton Orchards, Bolton Spring Farm, Salt Box, Great Brook Farms , Country Cupboard and Clinton Savings Bank. In Lancaster pick up a book at Oak Ridge Farm Market or Lancaster Agway. In Clinton at Hudson Savings Bank. You may also view and print the book at our web site: www.boltonfair.org. Entries must be delivered to the Exhibit Tent BY Thursday Sept. 20 from 3 to 9 p.m. on the fairgrounds in Lancaster. Note: All exhibits will be housed in a large tent with sides. Please call with any questions 978-779-6253.
For more information about the Bolton Fair, visit the fair's web site at www.boltonfair.org
Saturday, Sept 22: YAK festival in Berlin
What brings a Tibetan Yak Fest to the quiet country town of Berlin? Beezy Bentzen of Berlin and Ada Woolston of Bolton, both of whom are teachers, have been volunteering in the educational program at Manjushree Vidyapith Orphanage and school in the ethnically Tibetan Mon Region of Northeast India for the past three years. Some of the Manjushree children come from families who herd yaks, an integral part of Tibetan culture.
The Yak Fest in Berlin’s 1870 Town Hall on Saturday, Sept 22., will begin with a buffet dinner including Tibetan, Indian and American dishes at 6:30 p.m.
Penpa Tsering, a world-class musician singer and dancer from Tibet, will perform at 8 p.m. Penpa Tsering fled from Tibet, trekking for 27 days across the Himalaya to Nepal. He now lives in Somerville. His presentation includes performances on 16 different traditional instruments, including strings, pipes and horns, and singing, and dancing.
Throughout the evening there will be an opportunity to view exhibits of life in this remote ethnically Tibetan region, as well as to purchase Tibetan handcrafts. A brief slide show will convey the essence of life at Manjushree as well as the needs of its 100-plus children.
Manjushree was founded in 1998 by Lama Thupten Phuntsok, at a site near his home village in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in the Southern Himalaya. The orphanage now provides a secure, loving, nurturing home and school for destitute children. Those with disabilities are especially welcome. Currently there are four boys who have lost their hands as a result of electrical accidents, and approximately six more children with disabilities, including blindness.
The atmosphere at Manjushree is pervaded with kindness and compassion, as well as a peacefulness that stems from the Buddhist heritage of the region.
Manjushree Vidyapith Orphanage in Tawang, India, the recipient of contributions from the Yak Fest, is supported entirely by contributions. Residents in MetroWest and Central Massachusetts communities including Acton, Berlin, Bolton, Clinton, Framingham, Groton, Harvard, Hudson, Marlborough, Northborough, Shrewsbury, Southborough, Westborough and Worcester support the work of Manjushree by sponsoring children at the orphanage.
There is no charge for this event. Those who enjoy the evening will be invited to contribute to the support of Manjushree The orphanage is an outreach project of First Parish Church in Berlin.
For more information contact Beezy Bentzen at bbentzen@verizon.net or Ada Woolston
at awoolston1@yahoo.com
The Yak Fest in Berlin’s 1870 Town Hall on Saturday, Sept 22., will begin with a buffet dinner including Tibetan, Indian and American dishes at 6:30 p.m.
Penpa Tsering, a world-class musician singer and dancer from Tibet, will perform at 8 p.m. Penpa Tsering fled from Tibet, trekking for 27 days across the Himalaya to Nepal. He now lives in Somerville. His presentation includes performances on 16 different traditional instruments, including strings, pipes and horns, and singing, and dancing.
Throughout the evening there will be an opportunity to view exhibits of life in this remote ethnically Tibetan region, as well as to purchase Tibetan handcrafts. A brief slide show will convey the essence of life at Manjushree as well as the needs of its 100-plus children.
Manjushree was founded in 1998 by Lama Thupten Phuntsok, at a site near his home village in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in the Southern Himalaya. The orphanage now provides a secure, loving, nurturing home and school for destitute children. Those with disabilities are especially welcome. Currently there are four boys who have lost their hands as a result of electrical accidents, and approximately six more children with disabilities, including blindness.
The atmosphere at Manjushree is pervaded with kindness and compassion, as well as a peacefulness that stems from the Buddhist heritage of the region.
Manjushree Vidyapith Orphanage in Tawang, India, the recipient of contributions from the Yak Fest, is supported entirely by contributions. Residents in MetroWest and Central Massachusetts communities including Acton, Berlin, Bolton, Clinton, Framingham, Groton, Harvard, Hudson, Marlborough, Northborough, Shrewsbury, Southborough, Westborough and Worcester support the work of Manjushree by sponsoring children at the orphanage.
There is no charge for this event. Those who enjoy the evening will be invited to contribute to the support of Manjushree The orphanage is an outreach project of First Parish Church in Berlin.
For more information contact Beezy Bentzen at bbentzen@verizon.net or Ada Woolston
at awoolston1@yahoo.com
Saturday, September 8, 2007
SUNDAY PICK:Pet Rock Festival in Worcester
Sunday, Sept. 9 is the Annual Pet Rock Festival at Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester. This annual family-friendly festival promotes kindness to animals and is full of fun such as an adoptable dog parade, contests, live music, a doggie water park, cat photo contest, celebrity guests, vendors, shows, speakers, and food. Of course, bring your leashed pet. Admission is $12 (with $2 off coupons online) and $5 for kids 3-12.
Visit http://www.petrockfest.com/ for more information.
Visit http://www.petrockfest.com/ for more information.
Friday, September 7, 2007
Weekend Pick: 5th Annual Boston Arts Festival
The 5th annual Boston Arts Festival takes place this weekend (Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 8-9) from noon to 6 p.m. at Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park. Affectionately dubbed (ähts), The Boston Arts Festival is designed to launch Boston’s arts season and showcase more than 70-juried artists and Boston’s contemporary arts scene. Visual artists will exhibit and sell one-of-a-kind and limited edition works of art, covering a broad spectrum of creativity, in a specially constructed artists’ village. The festival also features a performance program on two separate stages: the Waterfront Stage and the Garden Stage. This year’s performing artists include the Boston Ballet, Boston gay Men’s Chorus, Opera Boston, Riverside Theatre Works, members of the Boston Pops ensemble, Mango Blue, and children’s favorites Steve’s Song and Ben Rudnick.There will also be a program of family-friendly activities including interactive painting led by the Mayor’s Mural Crew, a special children’s area, glass blowing demonstration, and a commissioned piece of artwork to be sculpted on site.
The full schedule is as follows:
WATERFRONT STAGE
Saturday
noon-12:45pm, OrigiNation
1:15- 2pm, Riverside Theatre Works
2:30- 3:15pm, Dance Asia
3:45- 4:30pm, Boston Ballet II
5:15- 6pm, Boston Gay Men's Chorus
Sunday
12:30- 1:15pm, Steve Songs
1:45- 2:30pm, Boston Pops Ensemble
2:30- 3:15pm, Boston Ballet II
3:45- 4:30pm, Opera Boston
5:15- 6pm, Mango Blue
GARDEN STAGE
Saturday
12:45- 1:15pm, City Stage Company
2-2:30pm, Maeve Gilchrist
3:15- 3:45pm, Peter Row
4:30- 5:15pm, New England Conservatory Jazz Ensemble II
Sunday
noon-12:30pm, Community Music Center of Boston
1:15- 1:45pm, Ben Rundnik & Friends
2:30- 3pm, Bamidele Drums
4:30- 5pm, Masayo Ishigure
The Boston Arts Festival presented by TARGET and co-sponsored by Metro Boston, Boston magazine, and WBUR, takes place at Christopher Columbus Park, conveniently located on Boston’s waterfront between Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Boston’s historic North End. The Park is easily accessed via public transportation: Blue Line to Aquarium stop, Green Line to the Haymarket stop, or the Orange Line also to Haymarket stop. For detailed information visit www.cityofboston.gov/arts, or call 617-635-3911 The Boston Arts Festival is produced by the Mayor’s Office of Arts, Tourism & Special Events
WEEKEND PICK: Uxbridge Fire Benefit
Tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 8 the Phoenix Arts and Music Festival will be held at the Uxbridge Farm & Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.. The event will aid families affected by this summer's devasting mill fire in Uxbridge. The musicians and artists of the Bernat Mill will headline this premiere Phoenix Festival. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Friends of the Bernat Mill Fund. Sponsors of the event include Blackstone Valley arts community, other businesses affected by the fire, Southwick's Zoo, and Bay State Parent magazine.
For additional information visit, www.helpuxbridge.com
For additional information visit, www.helpuxbridge.com
Sept. 8: Celebrate Boston's 377th Birthday
It's Boston's Charter Day today. The city's charter was signed on Sept. 7 in 1630. The historical city is celebrating its founding with events today through Sunday; but tomorrow, come celebrate Boston's 377th birthday with The Bostonian Society and The Partnership of the Historic Bostons at a special birthday event at the Old State House Museum.
Enjoy free admission to the Old State House Museum all day, along with special activities for children and their families, and a special birthday cake served at noon.
For other Charter Day activities around Boston, please visit the official Charter Day Web site at http://bostoncharterday.org/charterday2007.html
Enjoy free admission to the Old State House Museum all day, along with special activities for children and their families, and a special birthday cake served at noon.
For other Charter Day activities around Boston, please visit the official Charter Day Web site at http://bostoncharterday.org/charterday2007.html
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Sept. 16: Noodle Noggin 'N Bean Party
Noodle Noggin 'N Bean in Northboro is hosting an end of the summer blast on Sunday, Sept. 16. The event will feature characters Dora, Cinderella, and Prince Charming along with other entertainment, including live music, moonwalk, and magic. Cost is $5 per person.
For more information visit http://www.noodlenogginnbean.com/
For more information visit http://www.noodlenogginnbean.com/
AUDITIONS: Sept 16 for Treble Chorus of New England
The Treble Chorus of New England will hold auditions for children ages 6 - 13 for training choir and concert choir; and youth ages 13 -17 and young adults ages 18-21 for Schola will be held at West Parish Church, 129 Reservation Road, in Andover on Sunday, Sept. 16.
While prior musical training is not necessary to participate in Treble Chorus of New England, an audition is required.
Singers will be placed in the appropriate program based on their skills, maturity and readiness.
You do not need to bring a prepared audition piece. The audition process is quick and simple. A conductor will listen for the singer's ability to match pitches, to learn a simple tune, and to hold one's voice part against others.
The chorus' mission is to training young singers, ages 7-21, in developing an understanding for and a love of choral music, to provide exceptional musical formation and to offer choral concerts that benefit diverse audiences in Massachusetts and communities throughout the world.
In recent years, Treble Chorus has performed under the baton of Keith Lockhart and Sir David Willcocks. Classes are designed to teach children to sing in tune, perform great classic and contemporary music, to build confidence and stage presence, and teach music theory and skills.
To request a scheduled audition, please call 978-837-5461.
While prior musical training is not necessary to participate in Treble Chorus of New England, an audition is required.
Singers will be placed in the appropriate program based on their skills, maturity and readiness.
You do not need to bring a prepared audition piece. The audition process is quick and simple. A conductor will listen for the singer's ability to match pitches, to learn a simple tune, and to hold one's voice part against others.
The chorus' mission is to training young singers, ages 7-21, in developing an understanding for and a love of choral music, to provide exceptional musical formation and to offer choral concerts that benefit diverse audiences in Massachusetts and communities throughout the world.
In recent years, Treble Chorus has performed under the baton of Keith Lockhart and Sir David Willcocks. Classes are designed to teach children to sing in tune, perform great classic and contemporary music, to build confidence and stage presence, and teach music theory and skills.
To request a scheduled audition, please call 978-837-5461.
Sept. 16: Milford Performing Arts Center Open House
The Milford Performing Arts Center will host its 17th annual OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, Sept. 16th from 4 to 8 p.m. at the 150 Main St. center location.
Sign up for classes and private instruction in drama, music, dance and visual art.
Enjoy entertainment by students from the center, great refreshments, unique face painting and meet the staff.
For more information, phone 508-473-1684.
Sign up for classes and private instruction in drama, music, dance and visual art.
Enjoy entertainment by students from the center, great refreshments, unique face painting and meet the staff.
For more information, phone 508-473-1684.
AUDITIONS: Sept 12 for Full Circle Theatre Production in Milford
Full Circle Theatre will hold Little Shop Of Horrors on Tuesday Sept. 11 and Wednesday Sept. 12 from 7 – 9 pm at the Milford Performing Arts Center, 150 Main St.
Needed are 12 - 18 actors, singers, & dancers who can play characters in their late teens through late 60’s.
Please prepare an up tune and a ballad, bring photo and resume, and please be prepared to dance.
Performances are tentatively set for the 2nd and 3rd weekends of November.
For more information call the Center at 508-473-1684.
Full Circle Theatre Company is the adult acting company of the Milford Performing Arts Center.
Needed are 12 - 18 actors, singers, & dancers who can play characters in their late teens through late 60’s.
Please prepare an up tune and a ballad, bring photo and resume, and please be prepared to dance.
Performances are tentatively set for the 2nd and 3rd weekends of November.
For more information call the Center at 508-473-1684.
Full Circle Theatre Company is the adult acting company of the Milford Performing Arts Center.
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