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  • Saturday, October 14, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – 41st Annual Roseland Cottage Fine Arts & Craft Festival

    This Historic New England festival at Roseland Cottage in Woodstock, Connecticut on October 14 is one of the leading juried fine arts and crafts shows in New England. It features over 150 New England artisans and their work: jewelry, painting, printmaking, woodwork, pottery, clothing, metalwork, and much more! Enjoy live music, a food court, and first floor tours of Roseland Cottage.

    Members Free; Nonmembers $5; Children under 12 Free. Log in or join now to have your discount applied at checkout.

    Please call 617-994-5914 for additional information.

  • Saturdays, July 26 and August 2, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm – Patterns from Nature

    The Arts and Crafts movement was noted for its nature-derived patterns.  Elaine Searle is your guide in this Wellesley College Botanic Gardens fun expansion of your art.  On the first Saturday, July 26, look at historical references and learn how to simplify a botanical form to make a pattern repeat.  Work up your unique pattern in between classes.  On the second Saturday, August 2, learn about restricted color palettes and use gouache paint (supplied) to work up your design.  Elaine will offer an email critique of your final work.  WCBG Friends – $225; non-members $280.  Register at 781-283-3094, or email wcbgfriends@wellesley.edu.

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  • Saturday, July 16 – Sunday, July 24, 12:00 noon – 10:00 pm – Handwork

    The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc, and the Southeastern District present “Handwork” a standard flower show at the Barnstable County Fair,  Fair hours: July 16 -24 , 12:00 noon – 10:00 pm.  Cost: Fair Admission ($10 adult, $8 Seniors and Military, Children under 12 free).  The Barnstable County Fair has been an annual summer tradition on Cape Cod for 164 years. The Fair is a place where families can spend the day together and share experiences they can only experience at the Barnstable County Fair.There are animal shows, 4-H demonstrations, petting zoos, horticulture displays, rides, games, live music, arts & crafts, food and commercial vendors with various arts and crafts for sale.   For a complete schedule or entry information contact Hila Lyman, Design Division Entries Chairman, at 508-548-0841, or email her at hilajeanne@comcast.net.  For more information on the Fair,  log on to www.barnstablecountyfair.org.

  • Sunday, May 23, 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm – Newton House Tour

    Eight private Newton homes located in several of Newton’s historic neighborhoods and villages will be open from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 23, including the 1732 Durant-Kenrick House (below) . The tour, sponsored by Historic Newton -  The Jackson Homestead and Museum, proudly celebrates 28 years of touring Newton’s homes.  Take the opportunity to view distinctive homes, unique additions, and inspiring interior and landscape design.  If you’re looking for renovation ideas or want to appreciate the beautiful work done in these homes, the House Tour is for you. Proceeds from the tour benefit Historic Newton and support programs and events at the Jackson Homestead and Museum, and the community. Tour tickets, $30 (members, $25), will be available at the Newton History Museum, 527 Washington Street (Jackson Street). For advance tickets and information: (617) 796-1450 and www.ci.newton.ma.us/Jackson/calendar/house-tour_list_2010.asp.

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  • Saturday, July 17 – Saturday, July 24 – A Garden Tour

    The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc. and the Southeastern District presents “A Garden Tour”, a standard flower show at the Barnstable County Fair,  Fair hours: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm every day.  Entries are open to all members of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc. and any members of National Garden Clubs, Inc.  New entry days are Saturday, July 17 and Wednesday, July 21.  An exhibitors’ meeting will take place Friday, June 11, at 9:30 am.  For more information on entering, contact Flower Show Chairman Robin Murphy at 508-295-9076, or email heroncreekdesign@msn.com.  For a complete schedule or entry information contact Hila Lyman, Design Division Entries Chairman, at 508-548-0841, or email her at hilajeanne@comcast.net.

    The Barnstable County Fair has been an annual summer tradition on Cape Cod for 164 years. The Fair is a place where families can spend the day together and share experiences they can only experience at the Barnstable County Fair.

    There are animal shows, 4-H demonstrations, petting zoos, horticulture displays, rides, games, live music, arts & crafts, food and commercial vendors with various arts and crafts for sale.

    For more information on the fair, log on to www.barnstablecountyfair.org.

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  • Thursday, December 10 – Sunday, December 13 – Christmas in Edgartown

    There are events all day and night throughout the weekend, with something for everyone. The colonial white homes and buildings of Edgartown make the perfect backdrop to classic holiday decorations that brighten up Main Street. The beautiful historic inns are decked in greeting card perfect Victorian style. A holiday gift from the island, Christmas in Edgartown is a truly unique celebration of the season of lights.

    Something for Everybody
    This year, in addition to the celebration-defining events, you can participate in a gingerbread house workshop and a cookie tasting contest, visit some of the historic churches of Edgartown, enjoy Christmas music at a variety of venues and sample wine and goodies at a number of local shops and restaurants.

    Edgartown Traditions
    As quaint a holiday event as you’ll find anywhere, the Main Street Christmas parade this year will include a procession of dogs adopted from the MSPCA. The lighting of the tree in Village Green and the Edgartown lighthouse are perennial crowd pleasers. Other cherished annual events include Donaroma’s Evening of Enchantment, the Festive Inn Tour and the Chowder Contest.

    Shopping and More
    Shoppers looking for unique gifts can visit the Handmade from the Heart Sale, the Holiday Arts and Crafts Show and the Elves Fair featuring rummage sale items. The Minnesingers, once again, cast their magical spell at the Whaling Church, as they perform Holiday favorites.

    For Kids
    Activities for kids include a treasure hunt and appearances by Santa. Local shops and other businesses greet visitors with cider, hot chocolate and treats. There are raffles, decorating workshops, and open houses at galleries, banks and realtors, as well as the Main Street inns.

    Edgartown extends a warm holiday welcome to Vineyard neighbors and the visitors who have helped make Christmas in Edgartown one of the all time favorite island events.  For the complete schedule of events, log on to www.mvol.com.

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  • Sunday, October 25, 10 – 4 – Come See Our Bloomers!

    Beautiful orchids from all over the world will be displayed by hobbyists, commercial growers and orchid societies on Sunday, October 25, 2009, at the “Come See Our Bloomers!” Show and Sale.  The event will take place at The Pond House at Elizabeth Park, 1555 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, Connecticut, and admission is free.  See exhibits by orchid and orchid supply vendors, enjoy related arts and crafts, and participate in a teacup raffle.  For further information, contact Jeanne McDermott, President of the Nutmeg State Orchid Society, Inc., at PO Box 131, Farmington, CT 06034-0131, 860-677-5381, or email NSOScontact@comcast.net.  For more information, log on to www.nutmegorchids.org.

  • Friday, October 9 – Sunday, October 11 – Warner Fall Foliage Festival

    The 62nd Annual Warner Fall Foliage Festival opens at 6 pm on Friday, October 9, continuing through 6 pm Sunday, October 11.  The Festival is Warner’s invitation to share the natural splendor of New Hampshire’s vibrant autumn colors while enjoying food, entertainment, arts and crafts along the main streets of Warner, located 18 miles northwest of Concord, exit 9 off Route 89.  The Festival is organized and operated by hundreds of local volunteers.  All money raised is spent on community projects.

    The Program includes open class corn competitions, The Moose Exhibit “Forever Locked – The Battling Bull Moose of Fowlertown,” arts and crafts farmer’s market, pie eating contests, music, parades, and the Granite State Cloggers.  For directions and more information, log on to www.wfff.org.

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  • Friday, June 26, 2 pm – Frog Pond Wading Pool Opening Celebration

    Join Mayor Menino, Frog Pond Freddie, family and friends to count down to summer at the 4th annual Wading Pool Opening. Cool off after the official ribbon cutting and the first switch of the 30-foot spray plume. Enjoy fun activities including storytelling, a magician, arts and crafts, and cool raffle prizes, with support from Mix 98.5 FM Radio, ReadBoston and in-kind sponsors 3-A-Day of Dairy partners HP Hood, Cabot Creamery, and The Dannon Company, Nantucket Nectars, Snapple Antioxidant Water, and Sunkist beverages and 20th Century Fox’ Ice Age. For more information, call (617) 635-4505.  The Frog Pond address is 41 Beacon Street, Boston.

  • Sunday, May 31, 12 – 5 – Newton House Tour

    Eight houses will be open from noon to 5 p.m., including an 1865 Mansard Victorian, four Colonial Revivals built between 1903 and 1925, and a 1920 Arts and Crafts house. The tour, sponsored by the Newton Historical Society, will take place in five historic neighborhoods. Tour tickets, $30 (members, $25), will be available at the Newton History Museum, 527 Washington Street (Jackson Street). For advance tickets, $25 (members, $20), and information: (617) 796-1450 and newtonhistorymuseum.org