Thursday, May 8
Puppet Showplace Theatre presents "A Spring Surprise" by Blue Moon Puppets at 10:30 a.m. Join Ann Davidson and her friendly Blue Moon Puppets as they tell tales of that sly trickster the fox and the predicaments he gets himself into. Recommended for ages 3 and older. Puppet Showplace Theatre is located at 32 Station St., Brookline. Tickets are $10 general public, $8 members, unless specified otherwise. For more information or tickets, call 617-731-6400 or visit www.puppetshowplace.org.
Photography class: The Photo Stop is offering a five-week photography course on Thursday evenings beginning May 8, from 5:45 to 7 p.m. at its Plaistow location, Route 125, Plaistow, N.H. The course will cover the basics of photography and explore technical and composition skills, working with shutter and aperture features. Cost is $150 and includes a roll of film and processing each week. Those using the digital medium will be provided 25 complimentary prints each week. Participants need to bring a 35 mm or digital SLR camera with manual capabilities. Registration is required. Space is limited. For more information or to register, call 603-382-7499.
Friday, May 9
Evening for the Arts: The students at Central Catholic High School will be showcasing their creative talents beginning with a visual arts reception from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. in the third-floor art studios. Original artwork will be on display and light refreshments will be served. A spring concert featuring the Central Catholic Chorus and Band will follow at 7 p.m. in the school's Rogers Memorial Theatre. Tickets for the concert are $4 and may be purchased at the door. Admission to the visual arts reception is free.
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Spring Invitation Nights: Join the merchants of downtown Newburyport for two nights of shopping, great bargains and light refreshments on Friday, May 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, call 978-462-6680 or visit www.newburyportchamber.com.
"David Copperfield: An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion" returns to The Opera House May 9 through 11. Copperfield's goal in "Grand Illusion" is to take one's dreams, and maybe a few nightmares, and make them become reality using his state of the art wizardry. Today's performance is at 9 p.m. Tickets range from $30 to $65. Tickets are available by calling 617-931-2787, visiting BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com and directly at The Colonial Theatre Box Office, 106 Boylston St., Boston, and at The Opera House Box Office, 539 Washington St., Boston.
Michael Israel, who creates paintings of America's service people and famous people in his stage performances, will make his first appearance in New England on May 9 to benefit Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley. The "Heroes & Icons" performance will begin at 8 p.m. at the Rogers Center for the Arts, Merrimack College, North Andover. Tickets are $25 and include entry in a raffle to win a Michael serigraph worth $900. Reserved seating is available in advance through Elder Services at 800-892-0890 or at the door the night of the performance. For more information, contact Tony Palmisano at 978-946-1350 or tpalmisano@esmv.org.
Phillips Academy music department presents the 2007-08 Chapin guest artists The Mario Pavone Quartet at 6:30 p.m. in the Cochran Chapel on the Phillips Academy campus, 180 Main St. The quartet includes Mario Pavone, bass; Michael Mussilami, guitar; George Schuller, drums; and Pete Robbins, saxophone. Also performing is the Academy Jazz Band and ensembles. This concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call 978-749-4263 or e-mail music@andover.edu.
Saturday, May 10
Dune Discovery Hike: Explore the ever-changing dune habitat and meet some of its unique inhabitants on this fun, interactive hike from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. This free program is designed for ages 6 through 9. Participants should meet at the Hellcat Interpretive Area, refuge Parking Lot 4. Space is limited. Advanced registration is required unless otherwise indicated. To register, call 978-465-5753. Registration is not complete until you receive confirmation from a staff member. For more information on any program above, visit www.parkerriver.fws.gov.
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The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents Robin Spielberg in a solo piano concert at 8 p.m. Mesmerizing audiences with inspired tales, extraordinary piano technique and heartfelt performances, Spielberg is in the top echelon of contemporary composers/pianists. Tickets are $22 for members, $25 nonmembers. For tickets, call 978-462-7336 or visit www.firehouse.org.
Appraisal fair: St. Gregory Armenian Church, 158 Main St., North Andover, appraisal fair featuring expert appraisers from Skinner Auction House of Boston, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Jaffarian Hall. Admission is free. A verbal appraisal fee is $15 per item or three items for $30. There is a maximum of six items per person. Cash or checks, no credit cards please. No coins, stamps or jewelry for appraisal. For more information, call Rose Soghigian at 978-256-0594.
Kids' Fishing Derby: The Plaistow Fish & Game Club will host its 29th annual free Kids' Fishing Derby from 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine, at the Ray Ely Memorial Pond behind the May Ray Avenue clubhouse. Children age 12 and under will compete for trout and prizes. Refreshments will be available. Bring your own bait.
Walk For Life: The Pregnancy Care Center will hold its 16th annual Walk For Life at three locations: Hope Community, 11 Hale St., Newburyport; St. John the Baptist, 110 Lincoln Ave., Haverhill; and Free Christian Church, 31 Elm St., Andover. The two-mile walk will take place from 9 to 11 a.m., rain or shine. Free T-shirts will be given to those walkers reaching $150 in pledge donations. For more information or to register, call 978-373-5718, ext. 53, or visit www.firstgiving.com/pccmv.
Puppet Showplace Theatre presents "Babui" by Saltamontes Puppet Theater at 1 and 3 p.m. This PST premiere from Germany tells a story about love, care and cooperation. Recommended for ages 4 and older. Puppet Showplace Theatre is located at 32 Station St., Brookline. Tickets are $10 general public, $8 members. For more information or tickets, call 617-731-6400 or visit www.puppetshowplace.org.
Puppets at Night presents the end of the 2007-08 adult puppet series with "PuppetSLAM" at 8 p.m. "PuppetSLAM" features a variety of puppetry styles, themes and moods. The show is eight to 10 short performance described as elegant, passionate, poignant, satiric, profane and scandalous. Tickets are $13 general admission; $10 PST members, students and low-income individuals. Puppet Showplace Theatre The theatre is located at 32 Station St., Brookline. All shows are recommended for children ages 3 years or older unless specified otherwise. For more information or tickets, call 617-731-6400 or visit www.puppetshowplace.org.
World music: Zakir Hussain's "Masters of Indian Percussion" will play at 8 p.m. in the Sanders Theatre, 45 Quincy St., Cambridge. Tickets are $28, $35 and $45. For tickets and information, call 617-876-4275 or visit www.WorldMusic.org.
Firehouse Center for the Arts upcoming schedule: Robin Spielberg will perform a solo piano concert at 8 p.m. The season's Home Concert Series comes to a close with Boston's acclaimed Triple Helix Piano Trio in a performance at a private home at Rye Beach, N.H. The program will include works by Dvorak, Shostakovich and Beethoven. For tickets or more information, call 978-462-7336 or visit www.firehouse.org.
Sunday, May 11
Phillips Academy music department presents a spring concert featuring the Fidelio Society at 3 p.m. in Cochran Chapel on Phillips Academy campus, 180 Main St., Andover. This concert is free and open to the public. The program will include a selection of madrigals, sacred music and contemporary choral music. For more information, call 978-749-4263 or e-mail music@andover.edu.
Puppet Showplace Theatre presents "Babui" by Saltamontes Puppet Theater at 1 and 3 p.m. This PST premiere from Germany tells a story about love, care and cooperation. Recommended for ages 4 and older. Puppet Showplace Theatre is located at 32 Station St., Brookline. Tickets are $10 general public, $8 members. For more information or tickets, call 617-731-6400 or visit www.puppetshowplace.org.
Monday, May 12
Diet and Asperger's syndrome: Kara Hayes, BS, NHD, will speak on "Nutrition and Dietary Issues in Asperger's Syndrome" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Higgins Conference Room at Anna Jaques Hospital, Newburyport. The lecture will take place during the May meeting of the Newburyport Asperger's syndrome support group. This event is free of charge and all are welcome. The group meets on the second Monday of each month to discuss issues faced by parents of school-age children and teens with Asperger's syndrome, high-functioning autism, and related challenges. For more information, contact Carol Keating at 978-372-2799 or Suzanne Phillips at 978-356-1775.
Tuesday, May 13
U.S Navy reunion: USS Soley (DD-707) in Plymouth. For more information, contact Gene Blum at DD-707@HullNumber.com.
Laser tag fundraiser: The Haverhill High School sophomore class will host a "LazerCraze" fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Lucent Technology building, 1600 Osgood St., North Andover. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the sophomore treasury fund to help pay for events such as graduation, prom and senior activities.
Eastern University Choir will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Groveland Congregational Church, 4 King St., Groveland. This concert is free of charge and open to the public. A free-will offering to defray the costs of the tour will be taken. For more information, call 978-372-3463.
Brimfield outdoor antiques show will be held Tuesday, May 13 through Sunday, May 18 in Brimfield. This is the largest outdoor antiques show in the world, with over 6,000 dealers and 130,000 visitors. Acres of tents showcase the merchandise of thousands of dealers with rare items from all over the world. Admission fees vary by field. For more information, call 413-283-6149 or visit www.brimfieldshow.com.
Wednesday, May 14
U.S Navy reunion: USS Pyro (AE-24) in Debuque, Iowa. For more information, contact Bill Hogan at AE-24@HullNumber.com.
Puppet Showplace Theatre presents "The Bremen Town Musicians" by Romper Rhythm Puppets at 10:30 a.m. Adapting the traditional Grimm Brothers folk tale, three animals join together to form one fantastic band and go on tour. Recommended for ages 3 and older. Puppet Showplace Theatre is located at 32 Station St., Brookline. Tickets are $10 general public, $8 members. For more information or tickets, call 617-731-6400 or visit www.puppetshowplace.org.
Thursday, May 15
Spring show and sale: The ceramics program of the Office for the Arts at Harvard will present its annual spring show and sale May 15 through 18 at 219 Western Ave., Allston. Functional and sculptural work by more than 50 potters and sculptors affiliated with the program. Raku pieces created with special smoke-resistant firing techniques will be presented for the first time. On opening afternoon, Thursday, May 15, from 3 to 5 p.m., free wine cups made by exhibitors on a first-come, first-served basis. The show continues Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call 617-495-8680 or visit www.fas.harvard.edu/ceramics.
Beaches and tidepools for home-schoolers: Come explore the beach and tidepools of Plum Island, and learn about the unique adaptations of the plants and animals that call it home in this interactive home-schoolers program from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. This free program is designed for ages 6 through 10. Dress for the weather. Meet at the Visitor Center. Space is limited. Advanced registration required unless otherwise indicated. To register, call 978-465-5753. Registration is not complete until you receive confirmation from a staff member. For more information, visit www.parkerriver.fws.gov.
Berkshire International Film Festival will be held from Thursday, May 15 through Sunday, May 18 in Great Barrington. This annual festival showcases the latest in independent features, documentary, short and family films, along with lively panel discussions and special events focusing on filmmakers and talented artists from both sides of the camera. Actor Kevin Bacon will receive the annual Achievement in Film Award, and an evening celebrating Mr. Bacon will be held on Friday, May 16 at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center. Cost for the varies events varies. For more information, call 413-528-8030 or visit www.biffma.com.
Puppet Showplace Theatre presents "The Bremen Town Musicians" by Romper Rhythm Puppets at 10:30 a.m. Adapting the traditional Grimm Brothers folk tale, three animals join together to form one fantastic band and go on tour. Recommended for ages 3 and older. Puppet Showplace Theatre is located at 32 Station St., Brookline. Tickets are $10 general public, $8 members. For more information or tickets, call 617-731-6400 or visit www.puppetshowplace.org.
Building Ocean Awareness Through Children, Adults and Marine Education Professionals will hold an after-school program throughout the afternoon. Cost is $25. Activities in the day camp are done on a smaller scale in the after-school program. For more information on any programs, call 978-463-9425 or visit www.boatcamp.org.
U.S Navy reunions: USS San Diego (AFS-6) in Norfolk, Va. For more information, contact Walter Cox at AFS-6@HullNumber.com. USS Casimir Pulaski (SSBN-633) in North Charleston, S.C. For more information, contact Mike Emerson at SSBN-633@HullNumber.com.
Annual Blackdog Invitational Golf Tournament to benefit the animals and programs of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will be at the Windham Country Club in Windham, N.H. The format is a four-person scramble or four-person teams. The entry fee is $125 per person or $500 per team, including green fees, golf cart, coffee and lunch. Prizes will be awarded for hole-in-one, longest drive, straightest drive and closest to the pin, as well as a prize for the top three teams. For more information or to register, call 603-898-0868 or visit www.blackdogbuilders.com.
Friday, May 16
Phillips Academy music department presents the Academy Concert Band and ensembles under the direction of Vincent Monaco at 7:30 p.m. in the Cochran Chapel on Phillips Academy campus, 180 Main St., Andover. Free and open to the public. Works by Franz Schubert, Scott Joplin and Winsor McCay. For more information, call 978-749-4263 or e-mail music@andover.edu.
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"Jesus Christ Superstar" will be performed at 8 p.m. at the Opera House in Boston. Tickets are $17.50 to $74.50. Tickets are available by calling 617-931-2787, visiting BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com and directly at the Colonial Theatre box office, 106 Boylston St., Boston, and at the Opera House box office, 539 Washington St., Boston.
Saturday, May 17
Bean and ham supper from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Toste Christian Education Building at First Baptist Church, Route 108, Newton, N.H. The menu includes baked beans, salad, warm bread, beverages and strawberry shortcake. Cost is $5 for adults, children under 12 free. Proceeds will benefit the furnace repair fund.
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NAGLY fundraiser: The Northshore Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth (NAGLY) will host an evening of fun and inspiration from 6 to 9 p.m. at the First Universalist Society, 211 Bridge St., Salem, Mass. The event will feature refreshments from North Shore restaurants, youth performances, a silent auction, an awards presentation, and live music by What Time Is It, Mr. Fox? Tickets are $20. For tickets, contact Susan Marine at 617-347-4565 or e-mail supportnagly@gmail.com. All proceeds will support NAGLY youth programs and outreach.
The Provident Firehouse Family Series will close out its season with the Grumbling Gryphons Traveling Children's Theater presenting "The Myth of Persephone: How the Seasons Came to Be" at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Firehouse Center for the Arts, Newburyport. The story is told in both acting and music. The characters are portrayed through the use of traditional Greek masks. The Gryphons will also offer a pre-performance theater workshop, open to the first 35 youngsters, ages 6 and up, who purchase tickets. Those taking part in the workshop will be incorporated into the action of the play. Tickets are $8 for students, $10 adults. For tickets, call 978-462-7336 or visit www.firehouse.org. Advanced ticket purchase is recommended.
"Jesus Christ Superstar" will be performed at 2 and 8 p.m. at the Opera House in Boston. Tickets are $17.50 to $74.50. Tickets are available by calling 617-931-2787, visiting BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com and directly at the Colonial Theatre box office, 106 Boylston St., Boston, and at the Opera House box office, 539 Washington St., Boston.
Electronics recycling fundraiser: Visiting Geeks is hosting an electronics recycling fundraiser with the Page School's Green Team. West Newbury and neighboring town residents may bring their electronics recycling from 8 a.m. to noon to the school's parking lot, 694 Main St., West Newbury. The cost to drop off items is $20 each, including computers, most monitors and small TVs. Only cash and checks will be accepted. Large electronics are welcome from 9 to 11 a.m. For more information, call 978-346-4087 or visit www.VisitingGeeks.com/recycling.
Muster Day: Witness the training day of a 19th century militia as village troops fire muskets, drill and practice battle techniques at Old Sturbridge Village. Special guests for Muster Day this year are the Marine Guard 1812, a historic re-enactment unit based at the USS Constitution Museum in Boston. Children can join the militia and learn how to march, make a militia hat and try on a knapsack and cartridge box. Visitors can enjoy an authentic midday meal served with the militia and visit the gingerbread booth and the striped pig booth as well. OSV celebrates New England life in the 1830s and is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. Admission is $20, $18 seniors, $6 children 3 through 17, children under 3 are free. For more information, call 1-800-733-1830 or visit www.osv.org.
Puppet Showplace Theatre presents "Fairy Circus" by Tanglewood Marionettes at 1 and 3 p.m. This performance features classic trick puppets and beautifully hand-crafted marionettes. The puppets will dance, play instruments, juggle, and fly through the air, all to the music of favorite composers. Recommend for ages 3 and older. Puppet Showplace Theatre is located at 32 Station St., Brookline. Tickets are $10 general public, $8 members. For more information or tickets, call 617-731-6400 or visit www.puppetshowplace.org.
Chameleon Arts Ensemble concludes its 10th anniversary season with "Opus 10" at 8 p.m. at Goethe-Institut Boston, 170 Beacon St., Beacon. The program features Ernest von Dohnanyi, Serenade in C Major for string trio, Opus 10; Richard Strauss, selections from "Acht Gedichte" for soprano and piano, Opus 10; Carl Nielsen, Wind Quintet FS 100; Kevin Puts, "Ritual Protocol" for marimba and piano; and Robert Schumann, Piano Trio in G minor, Opus 10. Tickets are $38, $28 and $18. Students and seniors receive $5 off. For more information or tickets, call 617-427-8200 or visit www.chameleonarts.org.
Sunday, May 18
"Jesus Christ Superstar" will be performed at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at the Opera House in Boston. Tickets are $17.50 to $74.50. Tickets are available by calling 617-931-2787, visiting BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com and directly at the Colonial Theatre box office, 106 Boylston St., Boston, and at the Opera House box office, 539 Washington St., Boston.
Sunday morning with the birds: Accompany refuge volunteer Sue McGrath for a guided bird walk exploring the refuge's varied habitats from 8 to 10 a.m. at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. See many species of birds and enjoy the hues of the salt marsh. Interpretive materials are provided. This free program is designed for ages 8 and older. All skill levels are welcome. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes. Participants should meet in Parking Lot 1. Space is limited. Advanced registration is required unless otherwise indicated. To register, call 978-465-5753. Registration is not complete until you receive confirmation from a staff member. For more information, visit www.parkerriver.fws.gov.
Puppet Showplace Theatre presents "Fairy Circus" by Tanglewood Marionettes at 1 and 3 p.m. This performance features classic trick puppets and beautifully hand-crafted marionettes. The puppets will dance, play instruments, juggle, and fly through the air, all to the music of favorite composers. Recommend for ages 3 and older. Puppet Showplace Theatre is located at 32 Station St., Brookline. Tickets are $10 general public, $8 members. For more information or tickets, call 617-731-6400 or visit www.puppetshowplace.org.
"Arthur LIVE," a musical play based on the book series by Marc Brown and the PBS television show, will be performed at 2 p.m. at the Hanover Theatre, Worcester. Tickets range from $20 to $28. For tickets, call 887-571-SHOW or visit www.thehanovertheatre.org. For more information, visit www.pbskids.org or www.arthurtour.com.
U.S Navy reunions: USS Segundo (SS-398) in Reno, Nev. For more information, contact Ken Owen at SS-398@HullNumber.com. USS Whetstone (LSD-27) in Charleston, S.C. For more information, contact Marion Goble at LSD-27@HullNumber.com.
ONGOING
Firehouse Center for the Arts: Sylvia Greenberg will perform on Saturday, May 31 at 8 p.m. For tickets or more information, call 978-462-7336 or visit www.firehouse.org.
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North Shore Garden Club presents "Spring Time," a Garden Club of America flower show, on Wednesday, May 21, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Singing Beach Club, Beach Street, Manchester. Free and open to the public.
Golf event: The North Shore Women Lawyers' Association presents their first annual NSWLA golf event on Thursday, June 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Middleton Golf Course, Route 114, Middleton. The format includes a one-hour golf lesson clinic with club pro Chris Costas and nine holes of golf. The clinic begins at 10:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 11:45 a.m. Lunch and beverages are available at the clubhouse for $10. Cost is $25 for members, $30 nonmembers, $15 club rental fee with pull cart included, $25 per person clinic fee. Please RSVP by May 20. For more information, contact Laila Maalouf at 617-689-0000 or e-mail attylmaalouf@comcast.net.
Sanborn Seminary Alumni luncheon will be held on Wednesday, June 25 at the new Sanborn Regional High School, Kingston, N.H. Alumni from the 1930s through the 1960s are invited. Optional open house begins at 11 a.m. Hot and cold buffet at noon. Tickets are $8 each. For more information or tickets, contact Sandra at 603-772-4563 or kask61@comcast.net or Carol at 603-382-8339 or crlarnold@aol.com. Deadline to purchase tickets is June 1.
EcoTarium: A Museum of Science & Nature
The tree canopy walkway will be open weekends starting Thursday, May 22 and weekdays starting Tuesday, June 24.
The Zula Patrol: Under the Weather Planetarium Show opens Saturday, June 7.
Jazz at Sunset: a six-show series of jazz concerts on Friday nights, June 13 through July 25, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., with no concert on July 4. Tickets are $18.
The EcoTarium is at 222 Harrington Way, Worcester. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for children, students and senior, children under three are free. Admission to the Planetarium is $5. For tickets and information, call 508-929-2703 or visit www.ectptarium.org.
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
Nature Tots: Flutter Friends: Introduce your preschooler to the wonderful world of butterflies through stories, songs, crafts and more on May 21 and 22 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 2 p.m. Designed for ages 3 through 5 and includes indoor and outdoor activities. Dress for the weather.
Hellcat hike: The Hellcat dune and marsh trails provide an amazing sampling of the habitats the refuge has to offer. Come explore maritime forests, freshwater marshes, vernal pools and dynamic dunes on this terrific hike on May 31 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Designed for ages 12 and older. Participants should meet at the Hellcat Interpretive Area, refuge Parking Lot 4.
Volunteers needed: The Friends of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge are in need of volunteers to help staff The Plover's Nest gift shop and bookstore at the Refuge Headquarters and Visitor Center. The store will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers will be needed to help customers and act as cashiers during those times. Training will be provided. The store is expected to open in May. For more information or to volunteer, call Kate Toniolo at 978-465-5753.
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge is located at 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Participants should meet at the Visitor Center unless noted otherwise. All programs are free. Space is limited. Advanced registration is required unless otherwise indicated. To register, call 978-465-5753. Registration is not complete until you receive confirmation from a staff member. Outdoor programs may be cancelled due to inclement weather. For more information on any program above, visit www.parkerriver.fws.gov.
Old Sturbridge Village summer 2008 activities
Stagecoach Days May 24 through 26. Learn about travel in the 19th century, see the grand roll-out of the new Old Sturbridge Village stagecoach and take a ride on the stagecoach. Take a riverboat ride on the Quinebaug River, and hear the songs and stories of travelers from the 1830s throughout the day.
Planting the Vegetable Garden on June 1 at 10 a.m. in the Freemen Farm kitchen garden. Participants will receive historical gardening advice for planting root vegetables, beans and squashes.
Saving the Seeds of our Garden Heritage: Learn techniques for saving your own seeds to preserve heirloom vegetables on June 8 at 10 a.m. in the Freeman Farm kitchen garden.
Wool Days: See how wool is processed from sheep to the loom on June 14 and 15. Watch as costumed interpreters shear, scour, card, spin and weave the wool. Knitting with handspun yarns will also be featured. Visitors can try their hands at carding, weaving and more.
Plants with a Purpose: Join us for a tour of gardens in the Center Village on June 15 at 10 a.m. at the Parsonage Garden. Explore some of the "multitasking" plants and learn about their various uses.
Modern-day Plantings for a Historical Museum: Join OSV horticulturists for a tour of the modern gardens on June 22 at 10 a.m. Learn the whys and hows of designing gardens for public viewing. Glean basic gardening advice from this tour to take home and use in your own landscape.
Discovery Camp: Discovery Camp allows children to enjoy five days of fresh air and fun. Dress in 1830s costume and explore the past through hands-on history. Children 8-17 will have an unforgettable summer experience while indulging their curiosity and venturing into another world. Camp dates are: June 23 through 27; June 30 through July 4; July 7 through 11; July 14 through 18; July 21 through 25; July 28 through Aug. 1; Aug. 4 through 8; and Aug. 11 through 15. Cost is $275 per youth, $250 for OSV member youths, 10 percent off for each additional child. Reservations required.
Native Plants: Join us in the Herb Garden on June 29 at 10 a.m. and become acquainted with some of the herbs esteemed for their qualities in the 19th century and before the beginnings of this country.
Independence Day celebration: Celebrate the nation's birth in traditional and grand fashion on July 4. Mingle with the militia, watch a parade with fife and drums, hear a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence complete with musket fire and pealing church bells, watch as a toy hot air balloon rises high into the summer sky a and cap the evening with the fireworks display.
Redcoats to Rebels: The country's largest Revolutionary War re-enactments on Aug. 2 and 3. See what life was really like for those who fought to win and preserve America's freedoms. Watch the battle re-enactment, enjoy fife and drum corps performances, and watch encampment cooking, firearm and cannon demonstrations, a military fashion show, and much more.
Twilight Encampment: Visitors can stay at the village to enjoy the Twilight Encampment on Aug. 2, extending their experience to the everyday activities of soldiers throughout America's history. Witness the activities of the soldiers away from the heat of battle, and mingle with the soldiers around the campfires. Village admission includes extended stay through 8 p.m.
Old Sturbridge Village celebrates New England life in the 1830s and is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. Admission is $20, $18 seniors, $6 children 3 through 17, children under 3 are free. For more information on any event above, call 1-800-733-1830 or visit www.osv.org.
Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
Swan boats: Take a relaxing ride on an historic swan boat at the Boston Public Garden lagoon. Cost is $2.75 for adults, $1.25 children, $2 seniors. For more information, call 617-522-1966 or visit www.swanboats.com.
Urban white water rafting on the Concord River, now through Sunday, May 18. Enjoy whitewater rafting through class III and IV rapids. Rafting trips conclude with a passage through an 1850s lock chamber that brings you right in to the center of Lowell. A portion of the proceeds from this trip benefit Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust. Reservation are required. Cost is $80 per person, wetsuits and equipment included. For more information, call 800-532-7483 or visit www.zoaroutdoor.com/concordrafting.htm.
Worcester Tornadoes: Come watch the Worcester Tornadoes on opening day, Friday, May 16, for an affordable, family-friendly baseball experience that caters to people of all ages. Tickets are $6 for grandstands, $10 box seats, $14 VIP tickets, $18 Executive tickets. For more information ,call 508-792-2288 or visit www.worcestertornadoes.com.
Festivals and fairs
Jacob's Pillow dance festival will run from Saturday, June 14, through Sunday, Aug. 24. It will include more than 100 ticket events and 200 free events, such as stage performances, moderated interviews artist, talks by experts, film showings, exhibitions, receptions, tours, community dances classes and master classes, by 20 companies from four continents and nine countries. Five of the programs are performed to live music, and five engagements offer special "Pillow Exclusive" programs which will not be performed anywhere else. For more information, call 413-243-9919 or e-mail mhulbert@jacobspillow.org.
BOAT CAMP
Building Ocean Awareness Through Children, Adults and Marine Education Professionals is now accepting registrations for its spring and summer programs.
Day camp aboard the Erica Lee allows children to spend a week or more on the 42-foot boat studying marine ecology, nautical history and the geography of the Merrimack River and nearby waters. Activities include traveling to the Isles of Shoals, hiking on Thachers Island, exploring marine life gathered with an otter net, gathering lobster traps and fishing for a variety of species. Children ages 12 and older can earn a boating safety certificate through a course taught with the Massachusetts Environmental Police. Six one-week sessions cost $425 each. Days run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
After-school program on Thursday afternoons on May 22 and 29, and June 5, 12 and 19. Cost is $25 per day. Activities in the day camp are done on a smaller scale in the after-school program.
"Water Planet Young Scientist Program" is a weeklong morning program aboard the Yankee Clipper, where students get to learn about marine ecology and how pollution travels through the water. Two sessions, one starting Aug. 11 and the other Aug. 18.
For more information on any programs, call 978-463-9425 or visit www.boatcamp.org.
U.S Navy reunions:
USS Caiman (SS-323) on May 19 in Branson, Mo. For more information, contact Doug Smith or Doug Frider at SS-323@HullNumber.com.
USS Sea Poacher (SS-406) on May 22 in Jacksonville, Fla. For more information, contact JJ Lynch at SS-406@HullNumber.com.
USS John Adams (SSBN-620) on May 27 in Honolulu, Hawaii. For more information, contact Joan Peters at SSBN-620@HullNumber.
USS John W. Thomason (DD-706) on May 29 in Baton Rouge, La. For more information, contact Oscar Boudreaux at DD-706@HullNumber.com.
USS Wabash (AOR-5) on June 5 in Charleston, S.C. For more information, contact Steve Martin at AOR-5@HullNumber.com.
USS Franklin (CV-13) on June 5 in Kansas City, Mo. For more information, contact Annette Bownds at CV-13@HullNumber.com.
USS Theodore Roosevelt (SSBN-600) on June 5 in Jacksonville, Fla. For more information, contact Jim Irwin at SSBN-600@HullNumber.com.
USS Princeton (CVL-23) on June 9 in Green Bay, Wis. For more information, contact Al Christopherson at CVL-23@HullNumber.com.
USS Nimitz(CVN-68) on June 18 in Nashville, Tenn. For more information, contact Joe Brunner at CVN-68@HullNumber.com.
USS Hugh Purvis (DD-709) on June 26 in Boston.
USS Richard S. Edwards (DD-950) on June 26 in San Diego, Calif. For more information, contact Jack Turley at DD-950@HullNumber.com. For more information, contact Steve Singlar at DD-709@HullNumber.com.
USS Paricutin (AE-18) on Sept. 17 in Cincinnati, Ky. For more information, contact Jerry King at AE-18@HullNumber.com.
Fundraiser
Annual auction and regatta to benefit Hospice of the North Shore will be held Friday, June 13 and Sunday, 15 at the Corinthian Yacht Club, 1 Nahant St., Marblehead. For more information, contact the Hospice of the North Shore Development Office at 978-223-9787, e-mail philanthropy@hns.org or visit www.hns.org/regatta.
Music
Boston Early Music Festival 2008-09 concert series
Collegium Vocale Gent under guest director and fortepianist Kristian Bezuidenhout on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 8 p.m. at First Church Congregational, 11 Garden St., Cambridge. Their program entitled "The Haydn Songbook" will feature songs written by Joseph Haydn during the 1790s.
Jordi Savall will lead the eight-piece instrumental ensemble Hesperion XXI in a program of "Music from the Time of Cervantes" on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. at Sanders Theatre at Harvard University, 45 Quincy St., Cambridge.
Chamber Opera Series on Saturday, Nov. 29, at 8 p.m. at New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough St., Boston. The evening will feature John Blow's "Venus and Adonis" and Marc Antoine Charpentier's "Acteon," each of which depicts the fates of two fortunate hunters when they encounter powerful female deities.
Venice Baroque Orchestra directed by harpsichordist Andrea Marcon will be joined by violinists Giuliano Carmignola and Viktoria Mullova for a program of "Music of Vivaldi, Galuppi and Albinoni" on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, at 8 p.m. at Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury St., Boston.
Sarasa Ensemble with guest artists Dominique Labelle and Michael Chance present a program of "Arias and Duets by Handel, Purcell and Pergolesi" on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009, at 8 p.m. at First Church Congregational, 11 Garden St., Cambridge.
Concerto Palatino directed by cornetto players Bruce Dickey and Charles Toet will perform "A Magnificent Noise: Music from Venice to Hamburg" on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, at 8 p.m. at Wellesley College's Houghton Chapel, 106 Central St., Wellesley.
Violinist Petra Mullejans and fortepianist Kristian Bezuidenhout will perform a new program titled "Mozart Sonatas and Variations" on Saturday, March 21, 2009, at 8 p.m. at Paine Hall at Harvard University, Oxford St., Cambridge.
Tallis Scholars directed by Peter Phillips will present "Music for Double Choir by Palestrina, Lassus, Gibbons, Praetorius and others" on Friday, April 3, 2009, at 8 p.m. at St. Paul Church, Bow and Arrow St., Cambridge.
For more information on any event above, contact executive director Kathleen Fay at 617-661-1812 or kathy@bemf.org.
Art
The Firehouse Center for the Arts will present "Out in the Open Secrets," the debut new work from Maine painter and former local Rings Island resident Lane Williamson, from now through June 2. Williamson, who lives and paints on an island several miles out to sea, creates landscapes lauded for their searing beauty and turbulent emotion. An artist's reception will be Saturday, May 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information on the artist, visit www.LaneBWilliamson.com.
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Art classes: Robin Thornhill Fine Art is currently accepting registration for its spring pastel and oil painting course of six semi-private lessons on May 21 and 28 and June 4, 11,18 and 25 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Adams Memorial Opera House, Derry. The class is open to beginner/intermediate students interested in painting with either oil or pastel. The focus will be on painting landscape and still life. For more information, call Robin Thornhill at 603-339-1000.
"Remix: Indigenous Identities in the 21st Century" will be on exhibit through August 31 at the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology. "Remix" features the work of four visual artists — Doug Miles (San Carlos Apache), Ryan Red Corn (Osage), Courtney Leonard (Sinnecock) and Bunky Echo-Hawk (Pawnee and Yakama) — who have blended Native American tradition with modern ideas to create powerful contemporary art. The museum is at 11 Divinity Ave., Cambridge. For more information, call 617-496-1027 or visit www.peabody.harvard.edu.
The Ferry Wharf Gallery will exhibit the work of Traeger DiPietro and Erik Minzner through May 12. The gallery is at 1R Water St., Newburyport. Hours are daily from noon to 5 p.m., closed Tuesdays. For more information, call 978-462-2740 or visit www.ferrywharf.com.
"On the Loose," an exhibit by Cheryl Dyment, will be on display through May 17 at the Newburyport Art Association in the Laura Coombs Hills Gallery. The majority of paintings in the show will be new, never displayed work. Gallery hours are Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m., and Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 978-465-8769.
Teaching Matters! exhibit through Monday, July 28 in the Halle Library Archive & Museum Gallery at Endicott College, 376 Hale St., Beverly. Free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call Barbara Broudo at 978-232-2257.
Worcester Art Museum:
Special exhibitions: "Wall at WAM: Alexander Ross" through spring 2008.
The Worcester Art Museum is located at 55 Salisbury St., Worcester. For more information call 508-799-4406 or visit www.worcesterart.org. New hours are Wednesday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., third Thursday of every month from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Rocky Neck Art Colony
"Shapes of Emotion," the 2008 National Juried Exhibit, will be on display from Friday, May 23 through Sunday, June 15 at the Bryan Gallery, 53 Rocky Neck Ave.
Nights on the Neck, a series of music, dance, lectures, readings and other forms of entertainment as well as gallery receptions, will be held the first Thursday of the month from 5 to 9 p.m., June through October. To speak or perform, contact Amanda at NoTeaParty@yahoo.com.
Theater
Puppet Showplace Theatre
"The Kingdom of Riddles"
