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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!
Plan your next
cultural getaway to
Massachusetts!
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Featured
Region: Johnny Appleseed Country
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 Escape the dog days of summer with a tour along the
back roads of Johnny Appleseed Country! August at the picturesque Fruitlands Museum in
Harvard marks the opening of the Visceral Murmerers exhibit,
featuring photographs by Scott Erb and paintings by Cynthia Woehrle
and Brian Burris, along with a performance by Love Dogs to close out
the summer concert series. See what more than 100 local craftspeople
are creating with a visit to the 38th annual Templeton Arts and Crafts Festival
on August 18-19 on the Templeton common! And while you're in town,
enjoy tea in the garden of the Narragansett Historical Society.
Love folk music? Plan to spend a relaxing evening at the Wachusett Valley Folk Festival
in Westminster featuring headliners Joan Osborne and John Gorka.
There's so much to enjoy in Johnny Appleseed Country! Photo
by Scott Erb
For more
information on Johnny Appleseed Country, click here.
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 When Jazz goes on vacation, it goes to Martha's
Vineyard! The Martha's
Vineyard Jazz Festival will be held August 4-11.
Enjoy the diversity of jazz in a variety of venues! Featuring live
performances, exhibits, readings, films and master classes. For more
information, including a performance schedule, visit www.mvjazzfest.com. Photo
by Michael Johnson
For more information on Martha's Vineyard, click here.
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 Late summer brings food, antique cars, artisans,
crafters, music, and family friendly fun for the Turners Falls Block Party
on August 11th from 2 to 8 p.m. Later in the evening, the River of Lights Lantern
Parade lights up the canal and riverside bike path,
culminating in the release of Thai style lanterns into the night sky!
Make a lantern at the Block Party or bring your own. More information
on cultural activities in Turners Falls is available at www.turnersfallsriverculture.org.
For more
information on the Mohawk Trail Region, click here.
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 August is a booming month for MetroWest's Farmers Markets,
as new crops are harvested. Once you have the produce, then what do
you do with it? Check out the Culinary Underground
cooking classes in Southborough, which include "Gourmet
Vegetable Fare," "Raiding the Garden," kids' and
teens' classes, and weekly Couples Night. Or, look into the "End
of Summer Cookout" class at the Clarke Culinary Center,
in Milford, where some of the state's most famous chefs teach. Photo
by Damianos Photography
For more information on MetroWest, click here.
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 One of the most highly regarded antiques events on the
East Coast, the 35th Annual August Antiques Show
at Bartlett's Farm August 3-6 is a Nantucket summer favorite! Full of
fun activities, lectures, and parties, it benefits the Nantucket
Historical Association and is managed by the Antiques Council.
Events include a Preview Party, Expert Designer Panel and a Cocktail
Party and Dinner. The event attracts collectors and enthusiasts to
the 44 distinguished exhibitors, who present American and European
art and antique items.
For more information on Nantucket Island, click here.
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 Get in touch with your inner photographer at the Essex Heritage Photo Safari
on Saturday, August 4th! Head to historic Beverly to capture Long Hill's blooming
flower fields. This former family retreat has been renowned for its
gardens for almost a century. Also explore a popular loop trail
through quintessentially New England woodlands dotted by vernal pools
and imposing boulders. For more cultural activities North of Boston,
visit www.escapesnorth.com.
For more information on North of Boston, click here.
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 Project Arts of Plymouth's Summer
Concert Series takes place every
Wednesday evening in August from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Concerts are held
in Pilgrim Memorial Park (next to Mayflower II at State Pier),
located on the beautiful Plymouth waterfront at the intersection of
Water & Leyden Streets. There is ample public parking in and
around the concert site!
For more
information on Plymouth County, click here
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Southeastern
Massachusetts
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 The 9th Annual South Coast Artists Studio Tour
will be held August 18-19! Visit the studios of some of the best
artists living, working and exhibiting in the four beautiful coastal
towns of Tiverton, Little Compton, Westport and Dartmouth. The
self-guided tour features over 70 exhibiting artists, working in such
mediums as oils, acrylics, watercolors, photography, sculpture,
basketry, fiber arts, ceramics, glass, wood, metal and jewelry. Free
and open to the public!
For more information on Southeastern MA, click here.
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 The highlight of Autumn is The Lenox Apple Squeeze ,
now celebrating 33 years. Lenox will host this weekend on
September 22 and 23th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Handmade crafts,
sculptures, and original art works fill the streets along with
handmade jewelry, textiles, wood carvings, leather goods, and
hand woven clothing. Enjoy foods, wines, beers and delicacies. Apples
and all imaginable apple recipes abound as you stroll through the
Historic Village of Lenox where hay rides, children activities,
and entertainment fill the townPhoto courtesy of
Kevin Sprague
For more information on the Berkshires, click here.
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The
Lowell Quilt Festival on
August 9-11 is one of the country's foremost celebrations of the art
of quilting! Enjoy live jazz along the banks of the Merrimack River
in Lowell on August 10th and 11th at the Merrimack Valley Jazz Festival,
featuring artists from across the U.S. And on August 18th, celebrate
Southeast Asian culture at the Southeast Asian Water Festival,
the largest festival of its kind on the East Coast, at Lowell
Heritage State Park.
For more information on Greater Merrimack Valley, click here.
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 Blackstone Canalfest is a classic street festival with music,
entertainment, vendors, food, numerous kids' activities,
horse-and-wagon rides, kayak rides, historic as well as current canal
project information, a giant raffle, and much more. The purpose of
this event is to celebrate and enjoy the heritage of the Canal
district. Held on Saturday, September 8th, this annual event is free,
festive and most of all, fun!
For more information on Central Massachusetts, click here.
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 The Journey of E, to be performed Saturday, August 11th at Memorial
Hall Theater in Shelburne Falls, is both an anthology of the history
of Jazz and an homage to Edith Piaf. The music spans the period from
1928 through 1945 and straddles the music scene in both New York and
Paris. Written and performed by Marcel and Beyond the Sun, the show
features superb jazz vocalist Carolyn Raming! Show starts at 8 p.m.,
doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, email info@shelbutnefallsmemorialhall.org.
For more information on Franklin County, click here.
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 Back by popular demand, Restaurant Week Boston
will be offered from August 19-24 & 26-31! Diners will enjoy
delicious 3-course prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner. at
restaurants throughout Boston, Cambridge, the suburbs and beyond.
Restaurant Week Boston is a perfect time to visit old favorites and
sample some of the latest culinary hot spots. For a list
of participating restaurants and travel information, visit www.bostonusa.com/visit/restaurantweek.
For more information on Greater Boston, click here.
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 The TD Bank 27th Anniversary Pops by the Sea
outdoor concert will be held on the Hyannis Village Green on
Sunday, August 12th! Relax to the sounds of the Boston Pops, with
special celebrity guest conductor Jim Belushi! Order your tickets
today at artsfoundation.org. Then, enjoy the
beats of the 8th Annual Provincetown Jazz Festival
on August 11th at Provincetown Town Hall and on August 13th at the Cotuit Center for the Arts.
Featuring renowned jazz musicians from all over the United States and
the world!
For more information on Cape Cod, click here.
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 Every Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. through September
6th, the Springfield Business Improvement District presents the Stearns
Square Concert Series in downtown Springfield!
The 2012 lineup for these outdoor shows includes Luther Guitar Junior
Johnson (July 26), Christine Ohlman from the Saturday Night Live Band
(August 2), The Smithereens (August 9), Black 47 (August 16), Draw
the Line (August 23), John Eddie (August 30) and local favorites Ray
Guillemette Jr. & Lindsey LaBelle (September 6).
For more information on Greater Springfield, click here.
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 Paintbox Theatre presents "Zorro!"
in the Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts at the Smith College Campus
in Northampton August 1-4! Prepare for adventure, swords play,
disguises and lots of Z's (and we're not talking naps). Performances
are Wednesday through Saturday at 10:30 a.m. For tickets, call
413-585-3220 or click here. Also, the Beneski Museum of Natural History at Amherst
College presents its Summer Exhibitions
through August. See more than 1,700 individual specimens, including
the world's largest collection of dinosaur tracks!
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