Daily Archives: June 5, 2015

Sunday, June 14, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm – Hopkinton 300th House and Garden Tour

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In celebration of Hopkinton’s 300th Anniversary the Hopkinton Garden Club, the Hopkinton Woman’s Club and the Hopkinton Historical Society have joined together for the first time to organize an exciting community event – Hopkinton 300th House and Garden Tour.

We are showcasing six exceptional homes in Hopkinton, representing the past three centuries of our town from historic early houses to a modern architect’s home. Also on display will be six verdant gardens, each unique and with many different features, such as a rose garden, pools, outdoor fireplace, and even a chicken coop. This fundraising event is taking place on Sunday, June 14, 2015 from 11 am to 5 pm.

Tickets

Tour admission limited to ages 12 and over.

IN ADVANCE: $25.00

Available at Angels Garden Center, 65 School Street, Hopkinton

Country Plus, 20 Main Street(cash or check only)

DAY OF: $30.00 (from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM)

Available at Angels Garden Center, 65 School Street, Hopkinton
Hopkinton Historical Society, 168 Hayden Rowe Street, Hopkinton (cash or check only)

Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – In the Groves: A Summer Solstice Journey

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Ancient legends of trees with music and songs from cultures around the world accompany a twilight stroll through the beautiful groves of the Arnold Arboretum on Friday and Saturday, June 19 and 20, from 6:30 – 8:30. This performance event, specifically designed for this tree sanctuary by award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb and Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain takes us to some of its loveliest spots. Stories and music are drawn from the rich cultural traditions of Japan, Wales, England, Australia, Russia and Native America. The evening culminates with the haunting Czech legend “The Wild Woman of the Birch Grove” told among the birches of Bussey Hill at sunset.

This duo has been featured on NPR and at storytelling festivals, coffeehouses, theaters, and garden clubs. Diane is known for her unique style of storytelling, where she embodies the various characters and scenes in a tale, bringing each moment alive. For this she has won the first national Oracle Award for Storytelling Excellence in the Northeast. Margot Chamberlain’s versatile approach to harp and song brings an underlying poetic weave to support each tale. Expect to laugh, be moved, and leave your cares behind. $20 through June 10 and $25 thereafter. Telephone 617-524-1718, or visit https://my.arboretum.harvard.edu/Info.aspx?DayPlanner=1024&DayPlannerDate=6/20/2014 to register.  Photo by Pamela Ruby Russell.