The Steeple Coffeehouse on Saturday will feature folk singer-songwriter Mark Erelli. In a review of his latest album Delivered, the website Allmusic.com raved, “When it comes to providing thoughtful, compelling folk-rock and Americana, Erelli is a masterful expert.” Want a preview of Erelli’s music? Check out the samples on his MySpace page. The show starts Read the full article → from What to do this weekend: Steeple Coffeehouse
Events
Coverage of Southborough events. Focus on events taking place in town. Includes features about events related to residents or local organizations. Also includes information on town government's open meetings.
Arts Center elevator (finally!) fixed
Talk about your Christmas miracles. The Southborough Arts Center had been without the use of its only elevator for multiple years. Without the elevator, the Arts Council could not use their third-floor exhibit space because there was no ADA-compliant access to it. And what’s an arts center without its exhibit space? “We held events like Read the full article → from Arts Center elevator (finally!) fixed
Upcoming at the Arts Center: Watercolor collage workshop
If you’re a watercolor artist looking to expand your craft, the Arts Center has a class for you. Artist Crist Filer will lead a workshop this Sunday on his unique watercolor collage technique. Students should bring along one of their own watercolors they feel lacks that something special. Filer will help students dissect it in Read the full article → from Upcoming at the Arts Center: Watercolor collage workshop
Late train for First Night revelers
Heading into Boston to celebrate First Night on Wednesday? A late train has been added to schedule, so you can stay for the fireworks and still make it home on the commuter rail. The last train on the Framingham/Worcester line is scheduled to leave South Station at 1:00 am and will make all stops, including Read the full article → from Late train for First Night revelers
Youth baseball and softball registration open
Registration for the spring 2009 baseball and softball seasons is now open. Sign up by December 31 for an early bird discount. Registration runs through February, but spaces are limited and a late fee is assessed after January 15. Programs are available for boys and girls aged 5-16. For more information and to register, visit Read the full article → from Youth baseball and softball registration open
Save the Date: Southborough Fire Ball
Mark your calendars and book your babysitters. The Southborough Fire Ball, a fundraiser for a new aerial ladder truck for the Southborough Fire Department, will be held on Saturday, March 7th at the Best Western Royal Plaza in Marlborough. There will be cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and dancing. Tickets are $100 per person. All proceeds Read the full article → from Save the Date: Southborough Fire Ball
Southborough kid plays Ghost of Christmas Past
Catching a performance of the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol is a holiday tradition for many. If you plan on taking in one of the performances this weekend at Worcester’s newly renovated The Hanover Theatre, pay special attention to the Ghost of Christmas Past played by 10-year-old Southborough resident Lexi Ryan. The young Lexi Read the full article → from Southborough kid plays Ghost of Christmas Past
Holiday Arts Festival at Algonquin
The Algonquin orchestra and choirs, along with soloists and small ensembles will perform a holiday concert on Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm in the Algonquin auditorium. The lobby outside the auditorium will be decorated with student art work. Read the full article → from Holiday Arts Festival at Algonquin
What to do this weekend
This weekend isn’t quite as jam-packed as last weekend was, but there are still some great options. Here’s a summary. You’ll find all the details in the Southborough events calendar. Southborough Historical Society’s Authors’ Night (Friday): Local authors will be at the Historical Museum to talk and sign copies of their books. A perfect option Read the full article → from What to do this weekend
Further afield: Tower Hill Botanic Gardens
The family and I spent some time at Tower Hill Botanic Gardens in Boylston last weekend. We walked trails that wound through the woods with statues peeking out from between the trees. The dusting of snow on Sunday made it hushed and lovely. Inside the Visitor’s Center, themed Christmas trees sparkled. If you don’t have Read the full article → from Further afield: Tower Hill Botanic Gardens
Images of Christmas past
The Southborough Historical Museum has permanent collections on the town’s past, and this month they’ve added a few holiday exhibits. You’ll find not only artifacts from Christmases past, but gifts and trinkets for Christmas present. The museum is typically open on Monday and Tuesday mornings 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, and Wednesday evenings 6:30 – Read the full article → from Images of Christmas past
Drop & shop this weekend
Sure there’s Internet shopping, but sometimes you just need to pound the pavement. If you have some holiday errands to do this weekend and you’d like to do them without kids in tow, the Recreation Department can help. For $25 per child (and $20 for each additional sibling), you can drop your kid off at Read the full article → from Drop & shop this weekend
Santa arrives in Southborough: Photos from Santa Day
Did you make it out to see Santa on Saturday? I don’t know what the official attendance was, but jolly old St. Nick had no shortage of adoring fans when he arrived in dramatic fashion on St. Mark’s lawn. In the shot below, the crowds were just beginning to gather to await his arrival. The Read the full article → from Santa arrives in Southborough: Photos from Santa Day
Southborough Players looking for volunteers
Want to get involved with community theater but don’t want to act? Here’s your opportunity. The Southborough Players need a house manager, sound manger, and help building sets for their upcoming production of Closer Than Ever. The Players are also looking for volunteers to join their play reading committee which will choose productions for the Read the full article → from Southborough Players looking for volunteers