Out & About: Culturally Speaking & Otherwise
Chelmsford & Beyond
Upcoming: On the Road-Belmont, NH
Welcome to the 60th Annual Belnap County 4-H Fair Saturday, August 11 & Sunday, August 12 in Belmont, NH (appx. 1 1/2 hours from Chelmsford)
Enjoy bike rodeo, Chicken BBQ, Demonstrations, & Entertainment; Admission-Adults & children 12 & over $7.00; Children under 12 FREE www.bc4hfair.org/3.html
Museum of the Week
Cape Ann Museum, 27 Pleasant St., Gloucester (appx 1+ hour from Chelmsford), Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm, Sunday, 1-4pm, Admission $10 Adults; $8.00 Seniors/Students; Under 12/FREE Enjoy the many phases of Cape Ann from its earliest fishing days to the present. The museum's collection includes the group of works by its native son, Fitz Henry Lang. Docent-led tours are available Tues-Fri at 11am and Sat & Sun at 2pm. Check out the Walking Tours offered in good weather. site: http://www.capeannmuseum.org/
Festival:
Portland, Maine Chamber Music Festival Thursday, August 9-Sunday, 18. (Portland, ME appx. 2 hours north)Check out FREE Family Fun Day Sunday, August 12. Program begins at 11:00am-1:00pm with informal concerts, play activities, and Children's Concert featuring the Portland Chamber musicians at noon. No ticket required for these children programs. Venue: Abromson Community Education Center, Univ of Southern Maine.See website for full program, venues, directions, & cost (note: a number of programs have Free Tickets available for those under 21, tickets may required identification). Site: www.pcmf.org/
Historically Speaking
Hancock-Clarke House, 35 Hancock Street, Lexington open daily through October 10am-4pm. Purchase either Package tickets for other house or single. FIRST SHOT! Package: $12/adult, $8/child - all houses; $7/adult, $5/child-single house. Child rate 6-16; under 6 free. (if you are an active duty military family, ask the about discounted or even free tickets,) On the evening of April 18, 1775, John Hancock and Samuel Adams, prominent leaders in the colonial cause, were guests of the Reverend Jonas Clarke in the parsonage. Although you know the rest of the story, enjoy the introductory film, First Shot, followed by a knowledgeable guided tour. Site: http://lhsoc.weebly.com/hancock-clarke-house.html
Picnic, Walking Paths, Nature Adventures
Greeley Park, 100 Concord St., Nashua, NH (appx. 30 minutes north of Chelmsford); Large relaxing park in the city. More than a 100 acres, playground, tennis courts, picnic areas, trails, athletic fields, benches, picnic tables, & restrooms. Enjoy Shakespeare in the Park's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" on Sunday, August 6 at 2pm. Site: http://www.gonashua.com/ (Check out Park & Recreation Dept.)
Saturday, August 4 & Sunday, August 5
Yankee Homecoming, Newburyport Saturday (8/4) -Heritage Tours, Coast Guard Tours, Street Entertainment, USAF Band of Liberty (Waterfront Concert, 7:30-9:00pm), FireWorks (Waterfront 9:15pm) Sunday (8/5)-Parade-High Street (12:30pm, bring Chairs or stand) site: http://www.yankeehomecoming.com
Sunday, August 5
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company debuts on Georges Island with a program, Shakespeare on Love, begins appx. noon-2:00pm FREE but regular ferry fees apply.sponsored by Boston Harbor Island Alliance. Ferry information see: www.bostonharborislands.org/mainland-piers Event site: http://www.bostonharborislands.org/event-details?rid=1772
Monday, August 6
Haven't visited Boston yet this summer. Today may be the day. Check out Boston by Foot. Explore Boston's rich heritage of architecture and history with highly trained guides. Boston by Foot has several tours. Monday's tours includes: Walking Tour of Downtown at 10am & 2pm, Victorian Back Bay 5:30pm, and Beacon Hill 5:30pm; Prices range from $8-$15 : note-Chelmsford Library has passes. Check out their website for availability & criteria. site: http://www.chelmsfordlibrary.org/ Boston by Foot's site: http://www.bostonbyfoot.org/about/
Heritage Farm Ice Cream Outdoor FREE Concert Series, Lowell Heritage State Park, Sampas Pavilion, 500 Pawtucket Blvd., Lowell, 7:00pm, features The MIghty Bad Habits, Blues, R&B Soul Art. Bring lawn chairs & the family. site: http://www.heritagefarmicecream.com/index.php?link=11
Tuesday, August 7
May be a good day for a FREE Trolley Tour of Lowell- Tours run twice daily at 10:00 am (View of Lowell) and 2:30pm (Controlling Nature); check in at the Lowell National Historical Park's Visitor at 246 Market Street several minutes before the tour time. (use #304 Dutton Street, Lowell for GPS/internet directions. Information 978-970-5500. 8:30am-5:00pm site: http://www.nps.gov/lowe/planyourvisit/guidedtours.htm
Concert on the Chelmsford Common, 7:00pm
Bring lawn chairs or blanket and enjoy the music from the talented Chelmsford Community Band. www.chelmsfordband.org/
Wednesday, August 8
World-Wide Wednesdays (Chelmsford) FREE 6:30pm features International String Trio, return engagement Bring chairs or blanket and enjoy the music at the MacKay Library, at 43 Newfield Street in North Chelmsford.Concerts are free and will be held at the Senior Center in the event of rain. www.chelmsfordlibrary.org/programs/programs
Concert on City Hall Plaza, Boston 7pm, enjoy a FREE evening with music from United States Air Force Band of Liberty
http://www.cityofboston.gov/Images_Documents/Performing%20Arts_tcm3-32383.pdf
Thursday, August 9
Griffin Museum of Photography, 67 Shore Road, Winchester, Ma (appx. 30 mins southeast of Chelmsford) 781.729.1158 The museum opened in 1992 to promote an appreciation of photographic art & its visual, emotional, and social impact. The museum houses three galleries. Check out the Main Galleries to view the 18th Juried Exhibition now through September 2. Museum open Tuesday-Thursday (11am-5pm); Friday (11am-4pm); Saturday & Sunday (noon-4pm). Admission: General $7; Seniors $3 note: Thursdays are FREE site: http://www.griffinmuseum.org/
Chelmsford Farmers Market on the Common 2-6pm http://www.facebook.com/chelmsfordfarmersmarket
Friday, August 10
FREE Fridays sponsored by the Highland Foundation Street for Friday, August 10Check out: Battleship Cove (Fall River), Berkshire Museum (Pittsfield), Cape Cod Children's Museum (Mashpee), Fruitlands Museum (Harvard, MA), The Sports Museum (TD Garden, Boston) site: http://www.highlandstreet.org/special-programs/free-fun-fridays.html
The 2012 Merrimack Valley Jazz Festival kicks off with a FREE concert at the Sampas Pavillion- Vandenberg Esplanade, Pawtucket Blvd., Lowell, MA begins 5pm. Enjoy the music against the backdrop of the Merrimack River. Bring out the lawn chairs and blankets. Festival continues on Saturday, August 11 see website for complete details. Site: www.merrimackvalleyjazz.com/page.php?wpage=home/home.htm
Saturday, August 11
Merrimack Valley Jazz Festival (Lowell) continues with live Jazz music from 4pm-9:00pm. Continuous music will be performed on two stages, while local food establishments offer up varying selections of great things to eat and drink. Concerts require tickets; purchased ahead or at the gate. See website for complete details and prices. Site: http://www.merrimackvalleyjazz.com/page.php?wpage=home/home.htm
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