The holiday season ramps up this weekend with a number of festive events. Here’s a sampling: Holiday Gifts on the Common: Gift and craft show featuring New England artisans, including several from Southborough. Community House, Saturday, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm. Heritage Chorale at St. Mark’s: The Heritage Chorale presents American Choral Song from Coast Read the full article → from What to do this weekend
Southborough Arts & Entertainment
Coverage of arts and entertainment related to Southborough. Focus on events in town. Additional features on events featuring residents or related to local organizations.
An Algonquin student play about … underpants
It’s probably not as risqué as it sounds, but Algonquin students will perform The Underpants, a Steve Martin adaptation of the German farce Die Hose by Carl Sternheim. From the Google Book page for The Underpants: Theobald Maske is mortified that his wife cannot seem to find a pair of underpants that will stay on Read the full article → from An Algonquin student play about … underpants
Reflections of Innocence and Peace
Who doesn’t need some of that right now? The Assabet Valley Mastersingers will put you in the right frame of mind during their performance Reflections of Innocence and Peace Saturday night at St. Mark’s School. You can read more about the program on the Mastersingers’ website. The show starts at 8:00 pm. General admission tickets Read the full article → from Reflections of Innocence and Peace
Rosalita’s Puppets performs this weekend
The Arts Center of Southborough will present The Enchanted Forest, a performance by Rosalita’s Puppets at Pilgrim Church’s Fellowship Hall on Saturday. The performance features marionettes made by professional actor-puppeteer Charlotte Anne Dore, and blends puppetry, improvisation, music and storytelling. In The Enchanted Forest, a king protects the fabulous creatures of his forest from an Read the full article → from Rosalita’s Puppets performs this weekend
Eat local this Thanksgiving
Sure you could go to the grocery store and pick up a perfectly good Butterball for Thanksgiving. But if you want something a little bit special this year, how about a turkey from a local farm? You can get them fresh or frozen, cooked or not. Here are a few options in our area. Out Read the full article → from Eat local this Thanksgiving
Southborough Veterans Day observance
Ninety years ago tomorrow the Armistice that ended World War I was signed. Observe the anniversary and honor local veterans by joining Southborough American Legion Post 161 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3276 in a march from the Community House to the All Wars Memorial. The march starts at 10:45 am and observances at Read the full article → from Southborough Veterans Day observance
Looking for something to do this weekend?
Brooks Williams will be at the Steeple Coffeehouse on Saturday night. Here are a few suggestions: Take in the Algonquin vs. Milford football game and find out why Alqonquin might be the best 3-5 team in CMass Get a flu shot courtesy of the Board of Health Gear up for the ski and snowboard season Read the full article → from Looking for something to do this weekend?
A walk at Chestnut Hill Farm
The family and I went to Chestnut Hill Farm this past weekend. The fall colors have faded, but it was still lovely. Have a look at the pictures below. If you’ve never been to Chestnut Hill Farm, you’ll find it an easy place to walk. Parking is plentiful, the trails are well-marked and it’s only Read the full article → from A walk at Chestnut Hill Farm
Quilt show this weekend at the Community House
I love quilts. I’ve even made a quilt or two in my time. But while making quilts is hard, looking at them is quite easy. And you’ll have the opportunity to practice your quilt peeping skills at the Community House this weekend where the works of the late Southborough resident Alice Deschamps will be on Read the full article → from Quilt show this weekend at the Community House
Southborough puppeteer celebrates milestone performance
Deborah Costine and Len Gerwick of The Gerwick Puppets show off their creations in Lenny’s Marlborough studio. (Photo from Metrowest Daily News) I know Southborough residents have many talents, but I didn’t know puppeteer was one of them. Deborah Costine, a Southborough resident, has been making and performing with puppets for 34 years as half Read the full article → from Southborough puppeteer celebrates milestone performance
Halloween events this weekend
Get the kids dressed up and celebrate Halloween a little early at one of these weekend events. Southborough Youth and Family Services Halloween Party Date: Friday, October 24 Time: 7:00-8:30 pm Location: Finn School cafeteria For children 12 and under and their families. Admission is $5 per child, or $15 max per family. Games, crafts, Read the full article → from Halloween events this weekend
Call for Arts Center exhibitors
Are you a local artist? Would you like to exhibit your work at the Arts Center? The Arts Center of Southborough is looking for artists to show their work during the 2009/2010 season. To submit a proposal, send email to exhibit@southborougharts.org. More details in the Arts Center newsletter. Read the full article → from Call for Arts Center exhibitors
Look what’s happening at the Arts Center
(White Phalaenopsis, Watercolor by Crist Filer) Time to get those creative juices flowing. The Arts Center announced its lineup for fall and winter classes. A list follows, but see their newsletter for more detail. Children’s classes and workshops Parent/Toddler Art Kid’s Clay (ages 5-7 & 8-10) Paper Mache and Recycled Art (ages 6-9) Drawing and Read the full article → from Look what’s happening at the Arts Center
A taste of Tomasso’s at home
Tomasso’s executive chef Justin Melnick offers a recipe for Butternut Squash Gnocchi with a Sage and Walnut Pesto in the Metrowest Daily News. Looks perfect for a cool fall evening. If you’re not up for trying the recipe at home, you can sample it at Tomasso’s starting October 9th. Read the full article → from A taste of Tomasso’s at home