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Greetings!
So many boats (and ships). So many stories. Lowell’s Boat Shop has been making wooden boats since 1793, and its legendary fishing dories were the mainstay of New England fishing fleets. Its well-worn and paint-spattered shop floor still turns out finely-crafted dories and skiffs. The Essex Shipbuilding Museum sits adjacent to the shipyard that built more two-masted fishing schooners than any place in the world. Mayflower II is a replica of one of the vessels that brought colonists on a perilous journey from England to the New World; two centuries later, the USS Constitution earned its nickname of “Old Ironsides” when it roundly defeated British warships during the War of 1812. Photo credit: Old Ironsides, Yankee Magazine-Jim Donnelly IN THIS EDITION: |
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FEATURED REGION: MARTHA'S VINEYARD August 2010 is a very special month on the Vineyard, with tons of fabulous activities, including three Island classics: |
"The FIREBIRD” is this summer's annual spectacle performance! Based on the classic Russian tale of the firebird, this spectacle will also draw from the work of Russian painter Marc Chagall, and use both the indoor and outdoor spaces of Double Edge's Farm Center in Ashfield. "The FIREBIRD" will be created with collaborators from Boston, MA, Albuquerque, NM, and Moscow, Russia. Running from July 28-August 22, on Wednesday through Sunday. Reserve your tickets today! For more information, click here. |
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"Table for 10: The Art, History and Science of Food" infuses the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts with a flavorful menu of museum exhibitions, public programs and special events in Summer/Fall 2010. This region-wide promotion, organized by Museums10, offers exhibitions, cooking demonstrations, lectures, tastings, a multi-media show and silent auction at Paradise City Arts Festival this October and more at venues throughout the Valley. Visit www.museums10.org/tablefor10 for more information and specific events. Photo: Still-life with Roemer; Pieter Claesz |
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Back by popular demand, Restaurant Week Boston will be offered from August 15-20, 2010 and August 22-27, 2010! Diners will enjoy 3-course lunches for $20.10 and/or dinners for $33.10 at restaurants throughout Boston, Cambridge, the suburbs and beyond. Restaurant Week Boston is a perfect time to sample new restaurants and visit old favorites as chefs prepare delectable 3-course meals for your dining pleasure! For a list of participating restaurants and travel information, visit www.bostonusa.com/visit/restaurantweek. |
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Get your fix at the 2010 Berkshire Fringe! Hailed as ‘sassy and experimental’ by the New York Times, the Sixth Annual Berkshire Fringe presents three weeks of mind-blowing original theater, dance, music, free programs and community workshops from July 28-August 16, 2010. All opening night performances are pick your own price! With over 50 concerts and events in two Great Barrington venues, there is something for everyone! Regular ticket prices are just $15. Season passes also available. |
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AHA! presents “SUMMER SOUNDS” from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, August 12, 2010 as part of its ongoing summer series! Hit the streets of downtown New Bedford and enjoy a night jam-packed night. AHA! (Art, History & Architecture) is New Bedford’s free Downtown Cultural Night and collaborative cultural organization with over 60 downtown venue partners. Contact the Southeastern Massachusetts Convention & Visitors Bureau to plan your stay!
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Wilco’s Solid Sound Festival will be held August 13-15, 2010 at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art in North Adams. Besides Wilco’s only East Coast performance this summer, this three-day festival of music, art, comedy, film and interactivity features Mavis Staples, Avi Buffalo, guitarist Sir Richard Bishop, Bennington, Vermont, trio Mountain Man, Portland, Maine, indie-rockers Brenda, North Adams own duo The Books, and Chicago’s jazz combo the Deep Blue Organ Trio. Tickets and info at solidsoundfestival.com and massmoca.org. |
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Come to Lowell on August 12-14, 2010 for the Lowell Quilt Festival, one of the country’s best celebrations of the art of quilting! This year's festival will center around the Images exhibit at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, featuring a juried quilt show, exhibits, auction, vendors, live demonstrations and a daily lunch with guest speaker. Partnering museums and galleries in the city will also offer exhibits featuring the textile arts. Free transportation available between parking areas and festival sites. |
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