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Clockwise from top left: The Working Waterfront
Festival, New Bedford MA; The Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston MA;
Hilltop Orchards, Richmond MA; FreshGrass Festival at MASS MoCA,
North Adams MA; Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth MA
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Massachusetts
is rich in arts & 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!
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A Time to Love
and Celebrate!
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The
air maintains a familiar chill this month, but our hearts are warm
and spirits eager to rejoice. For Valentine's Day, let romance be
your guide as you spend more time with that special someone: catch a
performance of Once
at The Hanover Theatre, channel your inner Moore & Swayze a la
Ghost with a pottery class, or strut through the "Shoes:
Pleasure and Pain" exhibit at the PEM. Join in the tail end of
Chinese New Year festivities with colorful parades, traditional
music, and incredible food. Black History, too, is of special note.
With such a rich collection of historic sites and celebratory events,
there's no better time to discover them! For more details and to plan
your adventures in Massachusetts, visit massvacation.com/events.
Plan
your next getaway to Massachusetts.
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Featured Region:
Plymouth County
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Pilgrim
Hall Museum opens for the season on February
1st! Here is your chance to touch an authentic piece of Plymouth
Rock and view actual 17th-century Pilgrim possessions, including
William Bradford's Bible, Peregrine White's cradle and Myles
Standish's sword. Enjoy a 15-minute film telling the dramatic
story of the Mayflower Pilgrims, their voyage across the Atlantic and
their courageous early years in Plymouth. Young visitors enjoy a
Treasure Hunt in the galleries with a prize at the end!
As Plymouth nears its 400th Commemoration in 2020, you'll find the
current Tercentenary exhibit a valuable experience. Enjoy the museum
shop, free on-site parking, air-conditioning and full accessibility.
Pilgrim Hall Museum is located at 75 Court Street in Plymouth and
open 7 days a week! Accredited by the American Association of
Museums, the museum is a private, non-profit educational institution.
Find more information on Plymouth
County.
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The
6th Annual 10x10 Upstreet Arts Festival
in Downtown Pittsfield - located in the Berkshires of Western MA -
promises to be the biggest and best fest yet! The Festival
takes place February 16-26 and features music, art, theater, dance,
comedy, film and more. There is something for the entire
family, from Barrington Stage's 10x10 New Play Festival and 10 days of
play at the Berkshire Museum to a fireworks extravaganza at the
Pittsfield Common and a Dance Ten performance showcasing 10 Berkshire
dance companies. Find more information on The
Berkshires.
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Mark
your calendars for the "must attend" event of the region - The 16th
Annual Taste of Nashoba Valley! Nashoba Valley Chamber
anticipates over 40 vendors, offering everything from tender and
tangy bbq pulled pork sliders to crispy lobster dumplings to dense
and delicious whoopee pies. Event to be held on Tuesday, March 21st
at Lawrence Academy in Groton. Tickets and details at nvcoc.com.
Find more information on Greater
Merrimack Valley.
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This
February, discover love in Central Massachusetts! Music
Worcester has you covered for the perfect date night
with a performance by the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine at
Mechanics Hall on February 17th. Bundle up with your sweetheart and
go to the Worcester Common Oval for $5 ice skating and be sure to
check out the Oval Calendar of Events for an
updated list of special guests and happenings! If you both are
looking to satisfy your inner foodie, join the Hanover Theater for
the Performing Arts and Discover Central Massachusetts in welcoming
Worcester native and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian for an evening of culinary conversation
on February 27th! Find more information on Central
Massachusetts.
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"Into
the Woods: Crafting Early American Furniture" is on exhibit
through December 2017 at Flynt Center of Early New England Life
in Deerfield. Experience this dazzling array of masterworks by famous
American cabinetmakers! Learn about antique furniture from the
inside out, and gain a new understanding of the materials and
craftsmanship that went into the creation of these spectacular
objects through graphics, before-and-after views of conservation
treatments, and innovative "exploded view" display
techniques. More info here! Find more information
on Franklin
County.
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February
in Boston promises you that there's so much to do- You'll have to stay over!
Theatre fans will enjoy the Irish black comedy Beauty Queen of Leenane,
Bob Fosse's legendary Cabaret
and The Night
of the Iguana. The BSO performs weekly at Symphony Hall,
Boston Ballet
presents genius William Forsyth's Artifact and the Red Hot Chili Peppers
bring their funk to TD
Garden. The grape is celebrated at the Boston Wine Expo,
while beer is revered at the Extreme
Beer Festival. Boston museums and attractions open
their doors extra wide for February School Vacation Week activities
and Disney On
Ice skates into town. Hockey buffs can cheer on
their favorite college team at The
Bean Pot, while those less skilled can practice
figure-8s on Frog
Pond or at the new Boston Winter on City Hall
Plaza. Black
History can be celebrated all month long. Find
more information on Greater
Boston.
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On
February 3-5, the 11th Annual Boatbuilders Show on Cape Cod
returns to 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 4th, the quaint Osterville
village of Barnstable sweetens the season with Osterville
Chocolate Fest, featuring a chocolate dessert contest,
dog parade, chocolate manicures, book signings, retail promotions and
more. And the Cape Symphony Orchestra lines up
the best of the best February 18-19 for its "Swingin' into the
60s" concert, including all the top 40 hits of the late '50s and
early '60s! Find more information on Cape
Cod.
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Cats in Hats is on display
through April 30, 2017 at Springfield Museums' D'Amour Museum of Fine
Arts! Over two dozen feline-focused illustrations, plus a special
"Cat Walk" scavenger hunt highlighting hidden cats located
around the Museums' campus, a Cat "Paw-trait" Wall-Selfie
Photo Booth, Cat-Toons cartoon area and more. Rockin' Road to Dublin - a
breathtaking display of classic Irish tunes accented by rock 'n' roll
riffs, electrifying dancers and a dynamic light show - will be
performed February 10th at Symphony Hall in Springfield. Find more
information on Greater
Springfield.
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Winter
weather doesn't stop us from having fun outside! Coinciding with
February's Arts Night Out in Northampton is the 7th Annual Ice Art Festival.
Beginning early on Friday, February 10th, artists get to work on
transforming a block of ice into a work of art just in time for Art
Walk to begin at 5 p.m. The next day, Saturday, February 11th, Winterfest Amherst and Easthampton WinterFest both
take place, offering fun for the whole family. Find more information
on Hampshire
County.
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Got
the winter blues? Shake them off with a bit of music, love and
laughter! Fitchburg's theatrical icon, the Stratton
Players, presents "From Stratton, With Love"
- a dinner theater fundraiser, just in time for Valentine's
Day. The venerable Fay Club is the setting for this romantic
evening, featuring two short love stories, cocktails and dinner. As
February winds down, let Theatre
at the Mount in Gardner lift your spirits with that
divine musical comedy," Sister Act." It's a lively
and warm way to say farewell to winter! Find more information on Johnny
Appleseed Country.
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The
20th Annual Martha's
Vineyard 20-Miler and Amity Island Relay
will be Saturday, February 18th at 11 a.m. A must for die-hard runners
of many levels! Great for runners to test their marathon readiness,
or simply to enjoy the chance to combine a visit to one of the most
beautiful shore communities with a race on a fast, USATF sanctioned
course. Not up to the 20-mile challenge? Grab a partner and enter the
Amity Island Relay! Info at http://mv20miler.com
Find more information on Martha's
Vineyard.
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The Susan B. Anthony Birthplace will
celebrate her birthday with a visit from her colleague Lucy Stone on
February 12th at 3 p.m. at the Adams Free Library. As portrayed by
Judith Black, Lucy Stone will share her experiences as an
abolitionist/suffragist through an interactive presentation. Come and
become part of her story! This free presentation is sponsored partly
by Mass Humanities and entitled "Overcoming the Impossible: A
Speaker Series on the Era of Reform". Find more
information on The
Mohawk Trail Region.
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Three
days of round-the-clock indoor bluegrass! At the annual Joe Val Bluegrass Festival
February 17-19 at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference
Center, the Boston Bluegrass Union has lined up national and regional
talent, expanded workshops, Kid's Academy, music vendors, and
constant jamming. See Jerry Douglas & The Earls of Leicester,
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, The Grascals, Becky Buller Band and
more! Workshops for banjo, mandolin, fiddle, rhythm guitar, flatpick
guitar, dobro, and more. Find more information on MetroWest.
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The
Artists
Association of Nantucket is delighted to announce the
opening of a special exhibition, "Art For Heart's Sake"
with a celebratory mid-week, sweet-treats reception on February 8,
5-7 p.m.
A bright spot during the cold, dark days of a winter, we invite you
to enjoy pieces by our local artists. Featuring festive and
amusing small works-bright colors and warm reds-one-of-a kind
jewelry, photographs, carved wooden bowls, and ceramics. Find more
information on Nantucket
Island.
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Salem's So Sweet Chocolate & Ice Sculpture
Festival will be celebrated February 10-12 - enjoy
delectable chocolate, sparkling ice sculptures, and Valentine's Day
shopping. Newburyport and Amesbury host the Merrimack River Eagle Festival
on February 18th - a full day celebrating the return of our Bald
Eagles! And don't miss the New England Winter Blues Festival
on Saturday, February 11th at the Blue Ocean Music Hall in Salisbury.
Find more information on North
of Boston.
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