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Clockwise from top left: Strange Fruit, Outside the Box festival; Thomas Ortiz Dance, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival; Redcoats & Rebels, Old Sturbridge Village; Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Pow Wow; Lowell Folk Festival
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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!
Cultural Road Trip: Essex
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Featured Region: North of Boston
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Celebrate one of the most painted and photographed buildings in America on Motif #1 Day! (May 17th)! Given its name at the turn of the century, this famous red fishing shack has inspired artists for over a century. From family activities to a 5k race, Motif #1 Day has something for everyone! Enjoy scavenger hunts, youth art shows, savory food, great music, dance (the theatrical aerial dance group, Fight of Flight Theatre will be making an appearance!), and film. Try your hand at sidewalk chalk art or making your own music at the Instrument Petting Zoo (presented by Rockport Music). So, get out your brushes and canvas and head to Rockport on May 17th to celebrate this Cape Ann landmark! Click here for more info! Find more information on North of Boston.
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Plymouth County
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 The North River Arts Society's 38th Annual Festival of the Arts will be held Saturday, May 24th and Sunday, May 25th! A celebration of regional and community creativity and diversity and a street fair offering art and photography exhibits, a fair and street party, and a marketplace for artists and artisans. Special entertainment and activities are planned for families and children of all ages. Browse among indoor exhibit locations for juried hanging art and outdoor tents where artists and artisans will show and sell their work. Creativity will be everywhere! Find more information on Plymouth County.
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Southeastern Massachusetts
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The Dedee Shattuck Gallery in Westport is presenting Apophenia from May 1st through June 1st! This is a solo exhibition focusing on four recent series of works by renowned digital artist and animator, Harvey Goldman. The gallery is also celebrating the budding spring season with a picnic at their grounds on May 10th from 12-5pm. This is a free family event with Morris Dancers, a May Pole, locally sourced food and drink. Get info at http://dedeeshattuckgallery.com/events/. Find more information on Southeastern Massachusetts.
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The Berkshires
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|  The 9th Annual Season of the Berkshire International Film Festival (BIFF) looks to be remarkable! It will feature 75 of the latest in independent feature, documentary, short and family films from 18 countries. The festival will take place from May 29-June 1 in Great Barrington and May 31-June 1 in Pittsfield, and bring together films, filmmakers, industry professionals and film fans for a memorable four-day festival. Find more information on the Berkshires. |
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Greater Merrimack Valley
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Lowell Photography Weekend is a city-wide, multi-venue celebration of photography taking place in Lowell on May 17th & 18th. It's your chance to view the world from the eyes of other artists. View masterful photography and other art forms portraying timeless and unique images and concepts, and gain an appreciation for things you may not have noticed before. For more information, visit www.lowellphotographyweekend.com. For places to stay, dine and experience, visit us at www.merrimackvalley.org. Find more information on Greater Merrimack Valley.
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Central Massachusetts
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|  The Museum of Russian Icons in Clinton is now hosting The Tsars' Cabinet, which highlights 200 years of decorative arts under the Romanovs, from the time of Peter the Great in the early eighteenth century to that of Nicholas II in the early twentieth century. Many of the more than 230 objects in the exhibition were designed for public or private use of the tsars or other Romanovs. Find more information on Central Massachusetts. |
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Franklin County
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Stroll and enjoy these evening Art Walks in May! On May 2nd, First Friday in Greenfield is a Celebration of Poet's Seat Tower - hints of poetry and "seats." Also on May 2nd, follow the decorated shoes around the town of Shelburne Falls for Art Walk. On May 15th, Third Thursday in Turners Falls features "The Nature of Things" - a closer look at our environment All this and more! Only 90 miles west of Boston, take Route 2. Visit us anytime for a breath of fresh air and creativity.Find more information on
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Greater Boston
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The Tempest
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Alvin Ailey, Mark Morris and the Boston Ballet work their magic, while The Tempest has its own magic, thanks to Teller (of Penn & Teller fame)! The fractured fairy tale Into the Woods reveals the real meaning of happily ever after, Hershey Felder regales with an insightful look at that fateful night at Ford's Theatre and Smart People asks whether our beliefs and prejudices are hard-wired? Boz Scaggs plays Boston on May 9th and Boston Calling calls from May 23-25. Relatively new to the A&C scene, but already huge favorites are ArtWeek and Flash Forward Festival and The Fence. Find more information on Greater Boston.
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Cape Cod
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Cape Cod's maritime heritage is legendary. Come, hear and experience this wonderful lore at the 21st Annual Cape Cod Maritime Days, a celebration of the Cape's rich maritime history the entire month of May! There is an exciting line-up of Cape-wide events, from lighthouse tours, nautical art exhibits and maritime lectures to guided kayak excursions and a Maritime History Symposium. Find a schedule of events at CapeCodMaritimeDays.com. Find more information on Cape Cod. |
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Greater Springfield
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The Brimfield Outdoor Antiques Show takes place May 13-18 along Route 20 in the town of Brimfield! This is the largest outdoor antique show in New England, with over 5,000 dealers from around the country found among 21 fields, each approximately 3 to 5 acres. Here you'll find everything from handcrafted decorative items to one-of-a-kind jewelry, large furniture pieces, artwork and more. Brimfield is a mecca for collectors of all kinds of antiques. Find more information on Greater Springfield.
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Hampshire County
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 Visit The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst for two great events! Beloved co-founder Eric Carle will meet fans and sign books on May 24th. Then, celebrate the new book What's Your Favorite Animal? at the Museum's Annual Children's Book Festival on June 7th. Artists will give presentations and make doodles of guests' stuffed animals. Activities include making animal ears and stuffed animal houses, meeting live animals and more! Find more information on Hampshire County. |
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Martha's Vineyard
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|  Pink and Green Weekend will be held May 9-11 on the Vineyard! Celebrate Mom and the arrival of spring with a weekend full of fun activities, one-of-a-kind shopping, the Pink & Green Ball with live music, and Mother's Day brunches! Many free events. For more information, call Erin at 508-939-0199 or visit our calendar of events. Find more information on Martha's Vineyard. |
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Mohawk Trail Region
| |  Art, food, music and drink! The Greater Shelburne Falls Area Business Association will be hosting its first Art Walk of the season on May 3rd. The art of Shelburne Falls draws from a diverse group of artists from Western Massachusetts! Stroll across the Bridge of Flowers and enjoy shops, galleries and restaurants for an evening of new exhibits, receptions with artists, studio demonstrations and interactive art. Other 2014 dates are July 12th, September 13th and November 1st. Find more information on the Mohawk Trail Region. |
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MetroWest
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|  MetroWest is in bloom! Our region's four botanic gardens offer a range of terrain for you to see it all: manicured gardens, wooded trails, exquisite greenhouses, arboretums, children's gardens, and open spaces. From the largest collection of native New England plants to a tour of plant life from the deserts of Mexico and Africa to the rainforests of Malaysia and Brazil, visit New England Wild Flower Society's Garden in the Woods, Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Wellesley College Botanic Gardens and the Massachusetts Horticulture Society's Elm Bank. Find more information on MetroWest. |
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Nantucket Island
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 Nantucket Wine Festival is back! Located on the island of Nantucket, this boutique experience of world-class wines and award-winning food will forever change you. The festivities begin May 14th at the Opening Reception! Don't miss the opening POP of Veuve Clicquot. Welcome celebrated chefs and winemakers meet luminaries, sponsors and new friends. The Nantucket Wine Festival has become one of the most celebrated wine and food events in the country. Find more information on Nantucket Island. |
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