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Clockwise from top left: Cranberry harvest; Hancock Shaker Village; Mayflower II/Plimoth Plantation; Christian Scott, Mass Jazz/Berklee College of Music; D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts, Springfield
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Greetings! 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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Featured Region: MetroWest
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Nantucket Island
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 Laugh all year long with the Nantucket Comedy Festival! Come back to the island March 8th for Hot! Hot! Hot! Native Caribbean comedians Carl Yard and Desi Walker bring hot tropical fun with Caribbean-themed humor. All events at the Nantucket Dreamland Film & Performing Arts Center with Nantucket Comedy Festival Founder & Executive Director Kevin Flynn. Adult Performance 7:30 p.m. Show Tickets $20. Find more information on Nantucket Island. |
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North of Boston
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Photo: Lyndon Douglas, Barbican Art Gallery
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What do you get when you introduce 70 Zebra finches to Gibson Les Paul and Thunderbird bass guitars? The Peabody Essex Museum's groundbreaking exhibition FreePort [No. 007]: Celeste Boursier-Mougenot! A unique melodious experience, the finches in Boursier-Mougenot's installation, from hear to ear, create a euphony of sounds and music as they explore and interact with their environment. The installation will be exhibited through April 13th. Due to the popularity of the exhibition, reserving tickets online is recommended. Find more information on North of Boston.
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Plymouth County
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 The Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton hosts the exhibit "The Stories We Tell: Works by Tommy Simpson, Michelle Holzapfel and Binh Pho" starting March 9th! The Stories We Tell explores the imaginative visions of three internationally-recognized artists: Tommy Simpson, Michelle Holzapfel, and Binh Pho. The multi-media exhibition includes furniture, vessels, sculpture, painted reliefs, ceramics and textile designs, each reflecting the artists' unique narrative qualities through underlying themes of nature, history and whimsy. Find more information on Plymouth County.
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Southeastern Massachusetts
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Get ready for Spring! The 26th Annual Greater New Bedford Home Show is scheduled for March 8-9. The largest home and lifestyle show in the region will feature exhibitors, demonstrations and workshops on home improvement, arts & crafts, gardening and more. The Attleboro Art Museum's 18th Annual Flower Show, scheduled for March 20-23, is an eagerly anticipated springtime tradition. Lush gardens and floral displays fill the Museum's Gallery during this celebration of art and nature! Find more information on Southeastern Massachusetts.
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The Berkshires
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|  Creative juices are flowing in the Berkshire hills in March! The creativity of more than 150 talented women and girls will be on display at the Fourth Annual Berkshire Festival of Women Writers, a county-wide, multi-venue celebration of women's creative expression. Highlights include an appearance by Gloria Steinem and Peggy Seeger, this is truly a celebration of the written word and is a Festival not to be missed! Find more information on the Berkshires. |
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Greater Merrimack Valley
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Jack Kerouac is one of the most important American authors of the 20th century - best known for his classic On the Road, a novel that captured the spirit of the time and continues to inspire readers. Come to Lowell the weekend of March 7-8 to celebrate Jack's 92nd Birthday! During the weekend there will be exhibits, readings, panel discussions, tours & live music. For a full schedule of events click here! Find more information on Greater Merrimack Valley. |
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Central Massachusetts
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|  Knights! is a major arms and armor exhibition at the Worcester Art Museum that will reveal both the mythological power of armor and examine it within its broader social and art historical context. Featuring work from both the Higgins Armory and Worcester Art Museum collections, Knights! will mark the first step in the long-term integration of the Higgins Armory into WAM. You don't want to miss out on Knights! Opening on March 29th. Find more information on Central Massachusetts. |
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Franklin County
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 The Great Falls Discovery Center in Turners Falls presents the art exhibit Children of the Swift River Valley March 7-8! This family-friendly exhibit of historic photos focuses on the children of the Swift River Valley before it was flooded. The free exhibit will be open Fridays and Saturdays through the end of March. Also that weekend, the 35th Annual Pottery and More Seconds Sale will be held at Greenfield Community College Dining Commons on Friday, March 7th from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, March 8th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find more information on Franklin County.
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Greater Boston
| |  March in Boston is about Food, Wine & Friendship! Make plans for DINE OUT BOSTON, March 16-21 & 23-28, when area chefs stir things up with specially prepared prix fixe meals. Choose from the latest culinary hot spots, from nationally known chain restaurants to local chef-owned bistros. Restaurants select their price point, which meals they'll serve and create their own distinctive menus- the options for diners are endless. Plan now to get in on DINE OUT BOSTON at dineoutboston.com for participating restaurants, menus and reservations. Find more information on Greater Boston. |
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Cape Cod
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Don your green for the annual Cape Cod St. Patrick's Day Parade in Yarmouth on Saturday, March 8th! TV personality Charlie Moore a.k.a. The Mad Fisherman will serve as Grand Marshal of the festive parade, which kicks off at 11 a.m. Then, for the third consecutive year, the top four Division I Women's Hockey East college teams will meet at the Hyannis Youth & Community Center on Cape Cod to compete for a guaranteed trip to the National Championship Tournament! Come and watch world-class athletes at the top of their game on March 8-9. Find more information on Cape Cod.
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Greater Springfield
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On Sunday, March 23rd at noon, Irish eyes will be smiling as the Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade begins! Chock full of brightly decorated floats, pretty colleens, uplifting music played by sharply-dressed bands, great sounds from The Mummers from Philadelphia and so much more, this parade is attended by approximately a quarter of a million people annually, and is second only to New York as the country's largest St. Patrick's Day Parade. Find more information on Greater Springfield.
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Hampshire County
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 March is officially Maple Month in Massachusetts, perhaps the sweetest time of year! Sugarhouses with restaurants are already open, like the North Hadley Sugar Shack in Hadley; Steve's Sugar Shack and Strawbale Cafe in Westhampton; and the High Hopes Sugar Shack, Red Bucket Sugar Shack, and Windy Hill Farm in Worthington. Don't miss Mass Maple Weekend, March 22-23, presented by the Maple Producers Association, when sugarhouses across the state host events and restaurants feature maple dishes. Find more information on Hampshire County. |
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Johnny Appleseed Country
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 From paintings to photographs to pottery, works by local artists are in the spotlight this month in Gardner, when the Gardner Area League of Artists holds its Spring Art Show on March 21-23 at the Polish American Citizens Club. And there's more! Carved moose antlers, cabinetry and wheat weaving are also among the pieces in the "Made in Gardner" exhibit at the Gardner Museum, running from March 12th through May. Come explore vibrant art scene in The Chair City! Find more information on Johnny Appleseed Country.
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Martha's Vineyard
| |  The Martha's Vineyard Film Festival is happening March 13-16! This annual Film Festival brings together film lovers from near and far to gather in our community living room, the Chilmark Community Center filled with couches - for a weekend of amazing independent films, fabulous local food, music, and art! For more information, tickets and special events visit www.tmvff.org, 'like' us on Facebook for daily updates or call 508-645-9599. Find more information on Martha's Vineyard. |
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Mohawk Trail Region
| |  The Bay State Winter Games return to Berkshire County in 2014 for the 29th year, attracting athlete's age 8 to 80 from five New England states! The event will be held March 21-23, with Figure Skating at Williams College in Williamstown and Ice Hockey at the Peter Foote Memorial Rink in North Adams. The Bay State Skate Figure Skating Show will be held March 22nd at Williams College! Find more information on the Mohawk Trail Region. |
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