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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!  Cultural Road Trip: Newburyport
QUICK TAKE: Charming port city: maritime history, nature, architecture and the arts, and seaside fun. SEE & DO: Explore the Custom House Maritime Museum, then stroll along High Street and admire the elegant, 3-story, federal homes, built by maritime merchants. The Firehouse Center for the Arts offers music, shows, and art exhibits. Inside-Out is this year's theme for Sculpture at Maudsley, site-specific works in the park, September 9-30. FLY BY: Birders flock to Plum Island, an 11-mile long barrier island that that includes a national wildlife refuge and miles of dunes and sandy beaches. EAT & SLEEP: Head to The Grog for dinner and live music, then retire to the Compass Rose Inn. Photo courtesy of The Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce & Industry
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Featured Region: Martha's Vineyard
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The 2012 Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival (MVIFF) is set for September 6-9! Combining the laidback beach style of the island of Martha's Vineyard with the buzz and excitement of a festival celebrating films from across the globe, the MVIFF is an amazing experience not to be missed!
Experience four days filled with the best feature and short films from top-notch festivals such as Sundance, Berlin and Cannes. Also enjoy great evening events, provocative forums and live world music! The recurring theme of the annual MVIFF is "Other Places," encouraging attendees to think broadly (about how huge the world of film is) and deeply (about the universal concerns and desires that unite all people). About 90% of all film selections are non-US productions, helping to fulfill the festival mission of promoting cross-cultural understanding through film.
For more information on Martha's Vineyard, click here. |
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Mohawk Trail Region
| |  Learn about the work of stencil artists who traveled from town to town taking commissions to decorate building interiors! Historic Deerfield offers a Stencil Art History Workshop from noon to 4:30 p.m. on September 8-9, 15-16, 22- 23, 29-30. Drop in anytime! Explore the art of stenciling and make a beautiful and unique stenciled artwork to take home. Also visit "Into the Woods: Crafting Early American Furniture" to see painted and stenciled furniture for inspiration! Included with general admission.
For more information on the Mohawk Trail Region, click here.
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MetroWest
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Warm September days are great for experiencing culture out-of-doors! New England Wild Flower Society's Garden in the Woods is a living exhibit of native New England flora, with more than 100 rare and endangered species. Further west in Boylston, Tower Hill Botanic Garden is always in bloom. For birdwatching and learning about woodland and wetland habitats, visit Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary in Natick. All three offer classes for all ages and levels of expertise. Photo courtesy Garden in the Woods
For more information on MetroWest, click here. |
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Nantucket Island
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The Nantucket Arts Council will once again host the popular Nantucket Arts Festival at the height of the island's beautiful fall season, from September 28-October 7! Enjoy events featuring local and regional artists, including exhibits, gallery and studio tours, lectures, music, theatre, poetry readings, films, demonstrations, a wet paint auction and an "organ crawl." Don't miss the Festival's newest feature, an Artisan Talk Show Series, with presentations by Nantucket artists & designers of all disciplines.
For more information on Nantucket Island, click here! |
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North of Boston
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 September means it's time for the 28th Annual Gloucester Schooner Festival! Museums throughout Cape Ann will be offering free admission on Saturday and Sunday, September 1st and 2nd. Enjoy a Parade of Lights, fireworks display over Gloucester Harbor, the Parade of Sail, and the Mayor's Race. A weekend of fun for the whole family on beautiful, cultural Cape Ann! For more cultural activities North of Boston, visit www.escapesnorth.com.
For more information on North of Boston, click here. |
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Plymouth County
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Tours of The Daniel Webster Estate & Heritage Center in Marshfield will be held Thursdays in September from 1 to 4 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon at this present Queen Anne-style home, described as "an English country estate", completed in 1880 on the grounds of the former 1800-acre farm of Daniel Webster: farmer, fisherman, hunter, statesman, orator, lawyer, U.S. Senator and Secretary of State. Designed by then leading Boston architect William Gibbons Preston, the house underwent a 10-year restoration and was chosen as home to the Pilgrim Hall Museum's Designer Show House in the spring of 2005. Free admission, but donations are accepted.
For more information on Plymouth County, click here.
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Southeastern Massachusetts
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Celebrate and learn about the commercial fishing industry at the annual Working Waterfront Festival in New Bedford on September 29-30. Walk the decks of a scalloper, dine on fresh seafood, mend a fishing net and watch a Coast Guard rescue demonstration. Also featuring food, performers and local authors! Come experience the workings of the industry which brings seafood from the ocean to your plate.
For more information on Southeastern MA, click here. |
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The Berkshires
| |  Launched in 1999, the Williamstown Film Festival has screened premieres of nearly 400 films, welcomed as many visiting artists, and excited audiences with provocative Q&As and seminars. Honored guests have included Alec Baldwin, Patricia Clarkson, Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Campbell Scott, Brian Dennehy, and Sigourney Weaver. The Christopher and Dana Reeve Award is given to each year's top short, determined by audience vote. WFF's 14th season will run October 17 through 21. Photo Caption: Robert Osborne and Alec Baldwin at WFF, 2010
For more information on the Berkshires, click here.
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Greater Merrimack Valley
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Harvest a bounty of photography, painting, pottery, jewelry and more this fall, created by hundreds of New England artisans! On September 8th, visit the 30th Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Festival at the Codman Estate in Lincoln, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On September 22nd, the Lexington Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Autumn Arts & Crafts Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the lawn of Lexington Visitors Center (rain date September 23rd).
For more information on Greater Merrimack Valley, click here.
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Central Massachusetts
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Sunday September 16th on Park Avenue in Worcester is the Fall edition of stART on the Street, Central Massachusetts' largest art, music, and performance festival! This is the 10th Anniversary Edition of this event, with over 250 artists, crafters, and performers in attendance. Purchase handmade crafts, take part in art activities and enjoy food and entertainment. Visit, enjoy and explore this celebration of culture!
For more information on Central Massachusetts, click here. |
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Franklin County
| |  The 37th Annual Deerfield Fall Craft Fair will be held September 15-16! Known as "New England's Most Beautiful Craft Fair," the event features more than 180 juried exhibitors from 16 states displaying and selling crafts of all media in the picturesque setting of the historic village of Old Deerfield. Highlights include a free museum tour, craft displays & demonstrations, music, food court and specialty food sampling. Admission is $7 adults, children under 12 are $1. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information on Franklin County, click here. |
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Greater Boston
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Cultural opportunities abound in Boston this September, including the annual Boston Arts Festival, a celebration of the rich array of the city's visual and performing arts, set for September 7-9 at the city's Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park. Highlights include an Artists' Village containing over 60 juried visual artists exhibiting and selling their works of art, along with live entertainment on two stages, family friendly interactive art projects and refreshments.
For more information on Greater Boston, click here. |
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Cape Cod
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Greater Springfield
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The esteemed Harlem Gospel Choir comes to Holyoke's Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House on September 11 & 12 for special lunchtime performances! The Choir has performed for President Obama, Nelson Mandela, British royalty, two popes and Sir Paul McCartney, among others. They have been featured on several television shows, including "The Today Show," "Good Morning America," and "Top Chef, New York." The family style lunch menu includes slow roasted turkey, focaccia haddock, vegetables, salad, potatoes and dessert.
For more information on Greater Springfield, click here. |
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Hampshire County
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 The annual Northampton Chalk Art Festival is back on Friday, September 14th! Part of the city's monthly "Arts Night Out," select artists will render their work in chalk on 5'x5' cement canvases located throughout downtown Northampton. The public will be encouraged to watch the chalk art pieces develop during the day and then view completed drawings in the evening while enjoying Northampton's monthly gallery walk from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday evening. Sponsored by the Northampton Business Improvement District, Chartpak Inc. and Peoples Bank.
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Johnny Appleseed Country
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 The Harvard Shaker Village House Tour on Saturday, September 15th is a once-in-a-lifetime event! The Harvard Shaker Village closed in 1918, and since that time, the village buildings have been privately owned. But the doors will be opened for one day, giving visitors a unique opportunity to step inside the world of the Harvard Shakers, including visits to the Holy Hill of Zion and the Shaker "Lollipop" cemetery, and the Harvard Historical Society Meeting House. Tickets are limited for this event presented by the Harvard Historical Society.
For more information on Johnny Appleseed Country, click here.
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