Events

Spring Antiques Fair -- Lenox, MA
June 2, 2012 to June 3, 2012
104 Walker Street
Lenox, MA

Ventfort Hall, in cooperation with Rhinebeck Antiques Fair and hosted by Alice Nathan and Irving Marks, will present the First Annual Spring Antiques Fair. Information www.gildedage.org

Time : 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission : General Admission, $16
Phone : 413-637-3206

Brimfield Antique and Collectibles Show -- Brimfield, MA
July 10, 2012 to July 15, 2012
Route 20
Brimfield, MA

Hundreds of dealers of antiques and collectables line a mile-long stretch of Route 20. This show has everything. Arrive early if you can. Remaining shows in 2012 are July 10-15; and September 4-9. Information: www.brimfieldshow.com

Friends of the Red Barn Arts, Crafts and Antiques Fair – Holden, MA
May 19, 2012 to May 19, 2012
52 Shrewsbury Street
Holden, MA

Enjoy this lively springtime event where arts, crafts and antiques and collectibles will be on display for sale on the grounds of the historic Red Barn. The fair includes live music and homemade pizza fresh from our hand-built, wood-fired brick oven on site. Free parking on Lincoln and Wachusett Street and in the lot at the nearby Alden Lab building. Information: www.redbarnholden.org

Time : 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission : Admission is fee

Cultural Survival Bazaar -- Amherst, MA
May 26, 2012 to May 28, 2012
Amherst Common Boltwood Avenue
Amherst, MA

An international festival of native arts and culture featuring indigenous artisans, products, and performers from around the world. Shop for handmade art, jewelry, clothing, crafts, decor, tribal rugs, and much more. Enjoy free music performances, presentations, educational displays, craft-making demonstrations, and ethnic cuisine. Information: http://bazaar.cs.org

Time : 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission : Free
Phone : 617-441-5400

Cultural Survival Bazaar -- Boston, MA
June 2, 2012 to June 2, 2012
Copley Square, Boylston Street at Dartmouth Street
Boston, MA 02116

This international festival of Native arts and culture features indigenous artisans, products, and performers from around the world. For sale: handmade art, jewelry, clothing, crafts, decor, tribal rugs, and much more. Free music performances, presentations, educational displays, craft-making demonstrations, and ethnic cuisine. Information: http://bazaar.cs.org

Time : 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Admission : Free admission
Phone : 617-441-5400

Cultural Survival Bazaar
June 2, 2012 to June 2, 2012
Copley Square, Boylston Street at Dartmouth Street
Boston, MA

Cultural Survival Bazaar is a festival of Native arts and Culture from around the world. It features Native artisans, performers, and handmade products benefiting the livelihoods of artisans, fair trade, and Cultural Survival's nonprofit work. Information: http://bazaar.cs.org

Time : 10am to 6pm
Admission : Free

Coolidge Corners Arts Festival and Brookline Food Festival 2012 -- Brookline, MA
June 2, 2012 to June 2, 2012
Devotion School, 345 Harvard Street
Brookline, MA

Spend the afternoon perusing the work of over 80 artists at the Coolidge Corner Arts Festival. This free public showcase for the arts will feature nationally recognized artists as well as accomplished and emerging artists from New England working in an array of media, from jewelry, fiber, glass, ceramics to photography, watercolor and mixed media. The Brookline Food Festival also happening at Devotion School from noon to 4 p.m.. Small portions will be served by Brookline restaurants such as The Fireplace and Zaftigs. Each restaurant will have its own area with tasting portions of up to three items. Tasting tickets will be sold for $2 each. Information: http://coolidgecornerartsfestival.com

Time : 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Art on the Green at The Pinehills
June 16, 2012 to June 16, 2012
The Village Green at The Pinehills, off Route 3
Plymouth, MA

Art exhibit and sale featuring more than 80 local and regional artists showcasing their paintings, sculptures, jewelry, wearable art and more. All exhibitors are under tents, so visitors will be shaded or dry pending the weather conditions. Rain dates is June 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: www.pinehills.com/

Time : 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission : Free
Phone : 508-209-2000

Yarmouth Summer Arts and Craft Festival --Yarmouth, MA
July 7, 2012 to July 8, 2012
John Simpkins Field, Route 28
Yarmouth, MA

Over 100 juried craftsmen will display and sell their works. Information: www.castleberryfairs.com/index.php

Time : 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily
Admission : Free admission
Phone : 603-332-2616

Franklin Park Zoo Centennial Celebration Zoo 100 Day -- Boston, MA
May 19, 2012 to May 19, 2012
One Franklin Park Road
Boston, MA

Zoo 100 Day will be the first event of a series of centennial celebrations throughout the summer. This will be a fun-filled day of zookeeper encounters, entertainment and more. The Jumping Monkeys, a children's musical group, will perform from 10:15 to 11 a.m. and from 11:15 a.m. to noon (weather permitting). Watch as some of the animals, including the tigers, African wild dogs, keas and others, receive birthday themed enrichment items including ice treats and paper mache cakes filled with treats. The first 1,000 visitors to the Zoo will receive a complimentary mini cupcake or frosting shot. Information: www.franklinparkzoo.org

Admission : Adults, $17; seniors (age 62 and older), $14; children age 2-12, $11
Phone : 617-541-5466

Zoorassic Park: Dinosaurs at Franklin Park Zoo -- Boston, MA
May 26, 2012 to June 15, 2012
Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Road
Boston, MA

As visitors are immersed in a prehistoric journey through time at Franklin Park Zoo’s Zoorassic Park, they will be enthralled by the vast array of fascinating dinosaurs awaiting them. These large animatronic dinosaurs will excite visitors of all ages with their lifelike sounds and movements. Kids will also have fun pretending they are paleontologists at the nearby Dino Dig where they can dig for recreations of fossils and bones. Exhibit open May 26-September 3. Information: www.franklinparkzoo.org

Time : Weekdays, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; weekends, closes at 5 p.m.
Admission : $4 for the exhibit in addition to zoo admission of adults, $17; seniors, $14; children age 2-12, $11
Phone : 617-541-LION

“Beauty and the Beast” – Boston, MA
May 29, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Boston Opera House, 539 Washington Street
Boston , MA

Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Information: www.theatreinboston.com/playdetail.php?playID=69

Time : Consult theater website for show times and ticket prices
Phone : 617-259-3400

Teddy Bear Check-up Day at Stone Zoo -- Stoneham, MA
June 2, 2012 to June 2, 2012
Stone Zoo, 149 Pond Street
Stoneham, MA

Visit Stone Zoo on June 2 with your favorite teddy bear for a day of cuddly fun. Zoo staff will be on hand to give your bear a check-up and clean bill of health. Later, march through the Zoo in the Teddy Bear Parade and say hello to Smoky and Bubba, Stone Zoo’s resident black bears. This event takes place on a Kid’s Price Saturday. From 10 a.m.-noon all guests will be charged children’s admission of $10. Information; www.stonezoo.org

Time : 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Admission : Adults, $14; seniors, $12; children age 2-12, $10
Phone : 781-438-5100

Day Out With Thomas Mystery on the Rails Tour 2012 -- South Carver, MA
June 23, 2012 to July 1, 2012
Edaville USA, 5 Pine Street
South Carver, MA

Thomas the Tank Engine is chugging into Edaville for six special dates this summer and six more in the fall! Spend the day immersed in the storybook world of Thomas. Take a magical 20-minute ride on a 15-ton replica of Thomas and meet his kindly but stern boss Sir Topham Hat. Enjoy unlimited use of all our amusement rides and indoor and outdoor play spaces. Dates: June 23, 24, 25, 29, 30; July 1; October 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14. Information: www.edaville.com/edaville_events.html

Time : 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission : $18 per person (under 2 are free)

Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers with an Evening of Comedy & Bluegrass with the Boston Pops – Boston, MA
May 29, 2012 to May 30, 2012
Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston , MA

Multi-talented Steve Martin will make his Boston Pops debut with the roving bluegrass troupe The Steep Canyon Rangers. After a Keith Lockhart-led performance of Ferde Grofé’s sweeping Grand Canyon Suite in the first half of the performance, Steve Martin will then take the reins to present an Evening of Comedy and Bluegrass with Maestro Lockhart, the Boston Pops, and help from his trusty banjo. Information: www.bso.org

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $22-$92
Phone : 888-266-1200

Nantucket Wine Festival – Nantucket, MA
May 16, 2012 to May 20, 2012
White Elephant, 50 Easton Street
Nantucket , MA

This year's festival features the ever-popular Opening Reception, educational Wine & Food Seminars, the fabulous Harbor Gala, the opulent Great Wines in Grand Houses, the palate-pleasing Winemaker Lunches & Dinner, the crowd-pleasing Grand Tasting, the Luncheon Symposia, and this year's marquee event, the Celebrity Chef and Winemaker Auction Dinner. Also, a special event this year is the Saint-Emilion First Growths Tasting and Luncheon at the Great Harbor Yacht Club. Information: www.nantucketwinefestival.com/

Phone : 617-232-3020

Herb Festival – East Sandwich, MA
May 18, 2012 to May 20, 2012
Green Briar Nature Center and Jam Kitchen, 6 Discovery Hill Road Off Route 6A
East Sandwich, MA

The Herb Festival features an extensive plant sale of herbs, perennials, wildflowers, everlastings, annuals and vegetables plus special programs. A delightful luncheon is served on Friday with paid reservations required. Call 508-888-6870. The gift shop offers a variety of herb-related items and books plus jams and preserves made here in the historic Jam Kitchen. Admission to the festival is free. Information: www.thorntonburgess.org/

Time : 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Phone : 508-888-6870

The Hot Dog Safari – Boston, MA
May 19, 2012 to May 19, 2012
Lansdowne Street
Boston, MA

This indoor and outdoor event features parties inside all the restaurants/bars plus food and fun all over Lansdowne Street. Ticket price covers admission and food; beverages extra. Information: www.hotdogsafari.com

Time : Noon-4 p.m.
Admission : Adults, $15 in advance; $20 day of event; children age 10 and younger, free

The Boston Food Truck Festival -– Dorchester, MA
June 10, 2012 to June 10, 2012
UMass Boston Campus Center, 100 William T Morrissey Blvd.
Dorchester, MA

Come and nosh at the New England Food Truck Festival. More than 50 trucks from all over New England will be participating on a rotating basis; some will be at all, others in select communities. Participating trucks include Roxy’s Grilled Cheese, Bon Me, Staff Meal, Woodman’s of Essex, and Kickass Cupcakes. A list of participating trucks is at www.foodtruckfestivalsofne.com/the-trucks. Information: www.foodtruckfestivalsofne.com

Time : Noon to 4 p.m.
Admission : Adults, $25-$40; children age 6-12, $10

The Charlestown Food Truck Festival -- Charlestown, MA
June 16, 2012 to June 16, 2012
Charlestown Navy Yard, Pier 4
Charlestown, MA

Come and nosh at the New England Food Truck Festival. More than 50 trucks from all over New England will be participating on a rotating basis; some will be at all, others in select communities. Participating trucks include Roxy’s Grilled Cheese, Bon Me, Staff Meal, Woodman’s of Essex, and Kickass Cupcakes. A list of participating trucks is at www.foodtruckfestivalsofne.com/the-trucks. Information: www.foodtruckfestivalsofne.com

Time : Noon to 4 p.m.
Phone : Adults, $25-$40; children age 6-12, $10

A Wild Affair Tasting at Stone Zoo -- Stoneham, MA
June 23, 2012 to June 23, 2012
Stone Zoo, 149 Pond Street
Stoneham, MA

A Wild Affair is a tasting event for guests age 21 andolder that will feature stations hosted by local restaurants and caterers as well as live entertainment, a silent auction, and an opportunity to stroll among the animals. Information: www.zoonewengland.org/awildaffair

Time : 5:30-9:30 p.m
Admission : $50 in advance and $60 at the gate
Phone : 781-438-5100

Annual Plant Sale at Gore Place -- Waltham, MA
May 18, 2012 to May 26, 2012
Gore Place, 52 Gore Street
Waltham, MA

The much anticipated Plant Sale at Gore Place in Waltham offers unique and beautiful varieties of annuals and perennials as well as much sought after heirloom varieties of tomatoes and vegetables. With intriguing names like Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate and Love Lie Bleeding, these plants, many of which reflect varieties that would have been seen in gardens 200 years ago, will add beauty and interest to any garden. Information: www.goreplace.org/plant-sale.htm

Time : 9 a.m. -4 p.m.
Phone : 781-894-2798

Plant Sale at Gore Place -- Waltham, MA
May 18, 2012 to May 26, 2012
52 Gore Street
Waltham, MA

The much anticipated Plant Sale at Gore Place in Waltham offers unique and beautiful varieties of annuals and perennials as well as much sought after heirloom varieties of tomatoes and vegetables. With intriguing names like Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate and Love Lie Bleeding, these plants, many of which reflect varieties that would have been seen in gardens 200 years ago, will add beauty and interest to any garden. Information: www.goreplace.org/plant-sale.htm

Time : 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Phone : 781-894-2798

Plantapalooza --North Grafton, MA
May 19, 2012 to May 19, 2012
Brigham Hill Community Farm, 37 Wheeler Road
North Grafton, MA

Plantapalooza is a huge annual plant sale fundraiser to benefit Community Harvest Project, a non-profit that brings volunteers together to grow fresh fruits and vegetables for hunger relief. Included in the event are a huge selection of annuals, perennials, herbs and vegetable plants; cookie walk; FREE TOMATO PLANTS to the first 1,000 attendees; craft sale and food.

Time : 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Admission : Free
Phone : 508-839-7402

Pearl Harbor Experience Exhibit at Battleship Cove -- Fall River, MA
May 14, 2012 to July 5, 2012
Battleship Cove, 5 Water Street
Fall River, MA

This new exhibit recreates the sights and sounds of the surprise attack on December 7, 1941. The only outdoor multimedia reenactment of Pearl Harbor anywhere, it forges an emotional connection with the men & women whose lives were forever changed on that fateful day. Exhibit is open through September. Information: www.battleshipcove.org/pearlharbor.asp

Time : 11 a.m.; noon; 1, 2, and 3 p.m.
Admission : Included in general admission
Phone : 508-678-1100

Wool Days -- Sturbridge, MA
May 26, 2012 to May 28, 2012
Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
Sturbridge, MA

During Wool Days the sheep of Old Sturbridge Village get their annual hair cuts and historians demonstrate how wool is processed, from shearing, scouring, and carding to dyeing, spinning, and weaving. Try your hand and test your history IQ at the textile exhibit. Memorial Day is also our official kick-off to summer activities like period games, 1830s base ball and French & English tug-of-war contests. Information: http://bit.ly/IoNkeB

Time : 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission : Adults, $24; seniors over age 64, $22; children age 3-17, $8
Phone : 800-733-1830

Service of Commemmoration at Mount Auburn Cemetery -- Cambridge, MA
May 26, 2012 to May 26, 2012
Bigelow Chapel, Chapel Avenue
Cambridge, MA

Words and music will help us to remember those who have gone before us during this Memorial Day Service on Bigelow Chapel Lawn. In the event of inclement weather, the Service will be held in Bigelow Chapel. Information: www.mountauburn.org/2012/service-of-commemoration/

Time : 1:30-3 p.m.

Colonial Military Arts at Plimoth Plantation – Plymouth, MA
May 26, 2012 to May 28, 2012
Plimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Avenue
Plymouth , MA

In early Plymouth Colony, all men between the ages of 16 and 60 were required to serve in the town’s militia. Meet a member of New Plimoth’s militia in the center of the English Village for a brief conversation. Ask questions about the organization of the militia and its weapons, explore the Colony’s fortifications and maybe even try on armor. Information: www.plimoth.org

Time : 1-2 p.m.
Admission : Free with general admission: adults, $29.50; children age 6 to 12, $19; seniors over age 61, $26.50
Phone : 508-746-1622

Revolutionary War Encampment at Fort Phoenix – Fairhaven, MA
May 26, 2012 to May 27, 2012
Fort Phoenix, Fort Street
Fairhaven, MA

Talk to costumed men and women about the history and life at Fort Phoenix in the 1770s. See military drilling, flintlock musket and cannon firing demonstrations and camp cooking demonstrations. Try tomahawk throwing or children’s games. Also see activities such as spinning, fire starting, demonstrations of 18th-Century dentistry and more. Information: www.fort-phoenix.blogspot.com

Time : 10 a.m. Saturday to 3 p.m. Sunday

Cemetery Tour: Portrait Stones of Burial Hill – Plymouth, MA
May 26, 2012 to May 26, 2012
Meet at the Burial Hill Entrance by First Parish Church, 19 Town Square
Plymouth, MA

Burial Hill boasts a superlative collection of rare 18th and early 19th century portrait stones. These unusual grave markers feature carved images of graciously attired people not unlike painted portraiture, right down to tiny details of dress, hairstyle, and posture. Learn about this special genre of gravestone art on a one-hour walking tour with Dr. Donna Curtin. Information: http://www.seeplymouth.com/events/burial-hill-tours-portrait-stones-burial-hill

Time : 1 p.m.
Phone : 508-746-0012

Antiquarian Hearth & Home Tours – Plymouth, MA
June 9, 2012 to July 9, 2012
Plymouth, MA

Explore a fascinating range of private homes in Plymouth, open to the public for this special one-day tour. Your event program provides a history and description of each house, with map and directions. Includes luncheon. Information: www.plymouthantiquariansociety.org

Time : 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission : $35 per person or $30 for advance discount
Phone : 508-746-0012

Join Kevin Youkilis and Youk’s Kids at Harpoon Brewery -- Boston, MA
May 24, 2012 to May 24, 2012
306 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA

Join Kevin Youkilis and friends as Harpoon Brewery showcases its beer, along with food samples from Davio’s Restaurant. Performance from singer-songwriter Kathleen Regan. There will be tours of the brewery and bidding on auction items, including Red Sox tickets in Youk’s personal seats, home beer brewing classes, tickets to the third annual Not Your Average Idol Event and much more. Information: www.youkskids.org

Time : 6-9p.m.
Admission : VIP tickets are $200 and main event tickets are $100
Phone : 617-964-9685

Living Treasures of North Carolina Craft -- Brockton, MA
May 12, 2012 to July 1, 2012
Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak Street
Brockton, MA

The North Carolina Living Treasures award has recognized boatwrights, potters, luthiers, marqueters, blacksmiths, gunsmiths, weavers, and glass artist. This exhibition brings together a representative selection of the artists recognized by the award for the first time to New England. Exhibit open through August 5, 2012. Information: www.fullercraft.org

Time : Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission : Adults, $8; seniors and students, $5
Phone : 508-588-6000

Children's Book Festival: Baseball Bonanza – Amherst, MA
June 9, 2012 to June 9, 2012
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 West Bay Road
Amherst, MA

The day will highlight picture books about baseball and the artists and authors who have created them. The Carle will welcome two retired players of Negro League Baseball, Robert Scott of the New York Black Yankees, and Gilbert Black of the Indianapolis Clowns. Baseball historian Doron Goldman will give guided tours of the exhibition: “WE ARE THE SHIP, The Story of Negro League Baseball. “Presentations will highlight the social, historical, cultural and economic aspects of our national pastime. Information: www.carlemuseum.org

Time : 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Phone : 413-658-1105

Annie Leibovitz: Pilgrimage Exhibit at the Concord Museum – Concord, MA
June 28, 2012 to July 31, 2012
Concord Museum, 200 Lexington Road
Concord, MA

This special exhibition, presented at the Concord Museum in collaboration with Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House, includes 70 photographs that chart a new direction for one of America’s best-known living photographers, Annie Leibovitz. Concord is the first stop on a national tour of this exhibition, following its presentation at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and its only New England venue. During the run of this exhibition, the Concord Museum will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In July, August, and September the museum will remain open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays. The exhibition is included free with regular museum admission. Exhibit continues through September 23. Information: www.concordmuseum.org/

Time : Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, July to September
Admission : Adults, $10; seniors over age 61, $8; students age 18 and older, $8; youth age 6 to 17, $5; active military, free
Phone : 978-369-9763

Radio 92.9 EarthFest -- Boston, MA
May 19, 2012 to May 19, 2012
1 David G Mugar Way
Boston, MA

The annual Radio 92.9 EarthFest will return to the Hatch Memorial Shell in Boston with a stellar line-up that includes Third Eye Blind, The Spin Doctors, Switchfoot, and Eve 6. This family-friendly festival is the largest free radio station concert in the country, showcasing national and local music acts, environmentally friendly products and local non-profit environmental organizations. Information:www.myradio929.com/earthfest.aspx

Time : All Day
Admission : Free

Dark Star Orchestra -- Pittsfield, MA
May 22, 2012 to May 22, 2012
The Colonial Theatre, 111 South Street
Pittsfield, MA

Using the same methods as orchestras interpreting the music of classical composers, Dark Star Orchestra recreates song-for-song Grateful Dead performances with, “fanatical attention to detail,” according to Rolling Stone Magazine. It’s really about the sound that’s created. It’s about a sense of familiarity. It’s about a feeling that grabs listeners and takes over. It’s about a contagious energy: it’s about the experience. Information: www.berkshiretheatregroup.org/events/colonial-theatre-pittsfield/225-dark-star-orchestra.html

Time : 7:30 p.m.
Admission : $35 and $25
Phone : 413-997-4444

Visions of America with the Boston Pops -- Boston, MA
May 22, 2012 to May 26, 2012
Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston , MA

This spring, America’s Orchestra celebrates the heart, imagination, and spirit of American musical traditions. Performances on May 22 and 26 will begin with a tribute to the heart of New England, featuring The Alcotts movement of Charles Ives’s Concord Symphony, selections from Fall River Legend by Morton Gould, and John Williams’s Hymn to New England. Singer Maureen McGovern will join the Boston Pops on May 26 to sing music from the Broadway musical Little Women. This section, as well as Ives’s Concord Symphony, pay tribute to Little Women author Louisa May Alcott. Dates: May 22 and 26. Information: www.bostonpops.org

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $22-$92
Phone : 888-266-1200

City of Champions with the Boston Pops – Boston, MA
May 23, 2012 to May 25, 2012
Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA

Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops celebrate Boston's favorite hometown heroes during the third week of Pops concerts with tunes such as Take Me out to the Ballgame, Sweet Caroline, and John Williams's Fanfare for Fenway, recently recorded by the Boston Pops as a special tribute to the 100th Anniversary of Fenway Park. Fans will hear the music of baseball, football, basketball, hockey, and more in these Olympic- and Boston sports-themed concerts. Information: www.bso.org

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $22-$92
Phone : 888-266-1200

Bettye LaVette -- Pittsfield, MA
May 26, 2012 to May 26, 2012
The Colonial Theatre, 111 South Street
Pittsfield, MA

Grammy Nominee Bettye LaVette will use her sultry, soulful voice and years of musical talent to transport the audience back to the golden age of James Brown and Aretha Franklin. According to The Windy City Times, “In an age where the word ‘diva’ is often used freely, LaVette makes Aretha, Patti, Gladys, Chaka and, yes, even Tina sound lightweight.” Her numerous television appearances include The Obama Inaugural Celebration at The Lincoln Memorial. Information: www.berkshiretheatregroup.org/events/colonial-theatre-pittsfield/183-bettye-lavette.html

Time : 8-10 p.m.
Admission : $55, $50, $35, $20
Phone : 413-997-4444

George Gershwin Alone – Boston, MA
May 30, 2012 to June 10, 2012
Paramount Center, 559 Washington Street
Boston, MA

Hot on the heels of the Boston premiere of his “Maestro: Leonard Bernstein,” Hershey Felder will reprise his one-man George Gershwin show. Steinway concert artist, composer and actor Hershey Felder spent five years researching George Gershwin’s life and works. Felder used Gershwin’s personal correspondences, original manuscripts, and personal belongings to construct a one-man show in which he brings George Gershwin to life. Audiences will experience with the actor Gershwin’s childhood, parents and siblings, as well as his musical triumphs and defeats. Not only is Felder’s appearance strikingly similar to Gershwin’s, but Felder drew on old radio archives to recreate Gershwin’s voice. Information: www.artsemerson.org

Time : May 30 at 7 p.m.; May 31, June 5, 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m., June 1, 2, 8 and 9 at 8 p.m.; June 2 and 9 at 2 p.m.; June 3 and 10 at 1 and 5 p.m.
Admission : $25-$89
Phone : 617-824-8400

The Roaring Twenties: Berlin, Paris, New York -- Lenox, MA
June 2, 2012 to June 2, 2012
Ozawa Hall, 297 West Street
Lenox, MA

A period of experimentalism and decadence, Model T Fords, Josephine Baker and Rudolph Valentino--this if the golden age of jazz and cabaret. Brilliant, enduring songs by Kurt Weill, Hanns Eisler, Cole Porter and Gershwin; Erwin Shulhoff's Jazz Suite; and Entartete composers whose careers and lives were interrupted by the cataclysmic events that followed. Artists: Jennifer Rivera, mezzo-soprano; Will Ferguson, tenor; James Tocco, piano; Yehuda Hanani, cello. Information: www.cewm.org/greatbarrington.html

Time : 6 p.m.
Admission : $40-$50
Phone : 800-843-0778

A Tribute to Cole Porter with the Boston Pops – Boston, MA
June 5, 2012 to June 8, 2012
Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston , MA

Broadway stars Jason Danieley and Marin Mazzie perform in a tribute to American songwriter Cole Porter. This two-part program will feature the Pops performing music from Porter and his contemporaries, including Richard Rodger’s “Overture to Babes in Arms” and “Carousel Waltz,” Jerome Kern’s “Pick Yourself Up” from “Swing Time,” and a selection of Gershwin love songs. Dates: June 5, 6, and 8. Information: www.bso.org

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $22-$92
Phone : 888-266-1200

Gospel Night with the Boston Pops -- Boston, MA
June 9, 2012 to June 9, 2012
Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston , MA

Charles Floyd and the Boston Pops Gospel Choir celebrate an evening of spirit-raising traditional and contemporary American gospel music. The Boston Pops Gospel Choir will also be joined by American Idol’s Melinda Doolittle and gospel singer Crystal Aikin.. Boston Pops cellist Owen Young will also perform a new Concerto for Cello and Orchestra. Information: www.bostonpops.org

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $22-$92
Phone : 888-266-1200

The Wild West with the Boston Pops -- Boston, MA
June 12, 2012 to June 13, 2012
Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston , MA

On this program the Boston Pops present a round-up of the rowdy and unforgettable frontier music from such films as The Magnificent Seven and Silverado. Violinists Zachary De Pue and Nicolas Kendall and double bassist Ranaan Meyer of Time for Three will take the stage during the second set to perform tunes in their classical, country western, gypsy, and jazz-infused style. The young, dynamic threesome is often described as a classically-trained garage band. Information: www.bostonpops.org

Time : 8 p.m. $22-$92
Admission : $22-$92
Phone : 888-266-1200

Three Dog Night at Indian Ranch --Webster, MA
June 23, 2012 to June 23, 2012
200 Gore Road
Webster, MA

Three Dog Night’s hits continue to wind through the fabric of pop culture, whether on the radio where the songs are heard day in and day out, in TV commercials or in major motion pictures. Songs like "Mama Told Me (Not To Come)", "Joy to the World", "Black and White", "Shambala" and "One" serve to heighten emotions and crystallize Three Dog Night’s continuing popularity. Information: www.indianranch.com.

Time : 2-5 p.m.
Admission : $43.50; 41; $33.50; $28.50; $19.25
Phone : 508-943-3871

The Outlaws -- Webster, MA
June 24, 2012 to June 24, 2012
Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road
Webster, MA

Southern rock legends The Outlaws make a return engagement to Indian Ranch on Sunday, June 24. The Outlaws were born to the blue-collar port city of Tampa, Florida in the early 1970’s. Following in the footsteps of such great bands as The Allman Brothers and The Eagles, The Outlaws developed their own high-powered, guitar-driven country-rock, complete with exciting self-penned music and stellar three-part harmony that resulted in hits like “There Goes Another Love Song”, “Green Grass and High Tides”, and “(Ghost) Riders in the Sky.” Information: w.indianranch.com

Time : 2-5 p.m.
Admission : $25; $22.50; $20; $12.50
Phone : 508-943-3871

The Chris Robinson Brotherhood --
June 26, 2012 to June 26, 2012
The Colonial Theatre, 111 South Street
Pittsfield, MA

The Chris Robinson Brotherhood formed in March of 2011 and played an impressive 100 plus shows last year. The band plays a mix of new songs and originals to create a sound that is mellow, melodically driven and loose. The Chris Robinson Brotherhood is Chris Robinson (vocals, guitar), Neal Casal (guitar, vocals), Adam MacDougall (keys, vocals), Mark ‘Muddy’ Dutton (bass, vocals) and George Sluppick (drums). Information: www.berkshiretheatregroup.org/events/colonial-theatre-pittsfield/228-an-evening-with-the-chris-robinson-brotherhood.html

Time : 7:30 p.m.
Admission : $60, $50, $35, $25
Phone : 413-997-4444

Chris Isaak at Indian Ranch -- Webster, MA
June 30, 2012 to June 30, 2012
Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road
Webster, MA

Chris Isaak will take the stage at Indian Ranch. Isaak put out his first album, Silvertone, in 1985. He has released 14 records since then, including his breakthrough 1989 triple platinum record Heart Shaped World. Information: www.indianranch.com

Time : 2-5 p.m.
Admission : $47.50; $42.50; $35; $30; $20

Tanglewood 75th Celebration Gala Concert -- Lenox, MA
July 14, 2012 to July 14, 2012
Tanglewood, 297 West Street
Lenox, MA

To celebrate Tanglewood's 75th Anniversary, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops, Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra, and Tanglewood Festival Chorus will all appear, along with conductors John Williams, Keith Lockhart, and Andris Nelsons; soloists Yo-Yo Ma, Emanuel Ax, Peter Serkin, James Taylor, and Anne-Sophie Mutter. The program will be wide-ranging and will include works by Tanglewood legends including Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein. Information: www.bso.org/Performance/Detail/37070

Time : 8:30 p.m.
Admission : $30-$2,500
Phone : 888-266-1200

Gavin DeGraw -- Webster. MA
July 27, 2012 to July 27, 2012
Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road
Webster, MA

Gavin DeGraw is one of the most recognized names in American popular music right now, and three of his four albums have peaked in the top 20 of the Billboard charts. Information: www.indianranch.com

Time : 6-10 p.m.
Admission : $42.50; 37.50; $30; $25; $17.50

John Williams's 80th Birthday Celebration –Lenox, MA
August 18, 2012 to August 18, 2012
Tanglewood Shed, 297 West Street
Lenox , MA

This summer the Boston Pops Orchestra presents a concert honoring the 80th birthday year of Laureate Conductor John Williams. A host of renowned musical guests including Jessye Norman and Yo-Yo Ma join the Pops in a spectacular evening of some of Williams's most popular works. It will be a joyous celebration as Tanglewood pays tribute to one of its most beloved maestros. Information: www.bso.org/Performance/Detail/37052##

Time : 8:30 p.m.
Admission : $21-$117
Phone : 888-266-1200

Train at Tanglewood -- Lenox, MA
August 31, 2012 to August 31, 2012
Tanglewood, 297 West Street
Lenox, MA

The multi-platinum band Train made its mark on music history with the Grammy Award-winning song "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)" and chart-topping singles like "Meet Virginia" and "Calling All Angels." Train earned its third Grammy in 2011 for the worldwide smash "Hey Soul Sister" from Save Me, San Francisco. The top-selling single of 2010, "Hey Soul Sister" hit #1 on radio in the United States and in 15 other countries. Information: www.tanglewood.org

Time : 7 p.m.
Admission : $22-$88
Phone : 617-266-1200 or 888-266-1200

Essex River Race – Essex, MA
May 19, 2012 to May 19, 2012
Essex River at Route 133
Essex, MA

The Essex River Race is a 5.5-mile open water event from the Essex River at Route 133 in Essex, out behind the barrier beaches of Ipswich and back. Participants row or paddle small boats through one of the most scenic tidal areas in New England. Occasionally the water can be very rough, with strong winds and currents. Information: www.blackburnchallenge.com/Essex.html

Time : 8 a.m.

Whisker Walk -- Lancaster, MA
June 3, 2012 to June 3, 2012
The Fairgrounds, 318 Seven Bridge Road
Lancaster, MA

A free , fun day for families and their dogs and a dog walk-a-thon fundraiser. Come see exhibits, demonstrations, educational programs, special attractions, product giveaways, entertainment, auctions/raffles, food, fun and things for adults and kids to see, do and buy - both human and pet related. Information: www.whiskerwalk.org

Time : 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; walk is at noon
Phone : 978-422-8585

Walk the Eastern Marsh Trail – Salisbury, MA
June 9, 2012 to June 9, 2012
Salisbury Coastal Trails from Friedenfels Road parking area
Salisbury, MA

Jerry Klima, Coastal Trails advocate, leads an interpretive walk of the Old Eastern Marsh Trail. Enjoy an easy walk on this 1.3 mile paved rail trail from the bank of the Merrimack River through woods and pristine sections of the Great Marsh offering beautiful views, world-class bird watching, abundant wildlife and interpretive signs that shed light on the history of this region. The early start will increase our odds of spotting wildlife, including turtles commonly out along the trail digging nests and laying their eggs, during their peak laying season. Information: http://bit.ly/IyzqYT

Time : 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Admission : $8.50

Fishing for a Cause Charity Tournament -- New Bedford, MA
June 15, 2012 to June 16, 2012
102 Popes Island Marina
New Bedford, MA 02740

Striped bass, bluefish, and fluke charity tournament to benefit the Schwartz Center for Children. Recreational boats of any size or kayaks are eligible to enter.
Information; www.fishing4acause.org

Time : Noon-4 p.m.
Admission : $250 for kayaks; $750 for boats; includes up to 3 anglers
Phone : 508-996-3391

Midsummer Night Revels Summer Solstice Soirée – Cambridge, MA
June 16, 2012 to June 16, 2012
Holy Trinity Armenian Church at 145 Brattle Street in
Cambridge, MA

Friends and fans of Christmas Revels will celebrate the approaching solstice with traditional music and dancing in a Scandinavian style around a Midsommarstang - a giant Swedish Midsummer pole. Guests will enjoy entertainment, socializing, and a sumptuous dessert buffet. VIP guests will also enjoy a pre-soirée reception (starting at 6 p.m.) at a Cambridge area home with hearty hors d'oeuvres, wine, and a surprise Revels guest. This is a benefit for Christmas Revels, the beloved annual holiday show. Information: www.revels.org/calendar/more-events/midsummer-night-revels

Time : $35
Phone : 617-972-8300 ext. 31

“Little Shop of Horrors” – Watertown, MA
April 29, 2012 to May 20, 2012
New Repertory Theatre at Arsenal Center for the Arts, 21 Arsenal Street
Watertown , MA

In this musical with the melodious styles of 1960s rock and roll, doo-wop, and early Motown, a hapless florist shop worker, Seymour, finds a mysterious plant. As the plant begins to flourish and thrive, so does the flower shop's business. Seymour quickly develops the confidence needed to successfully court the woman he desires, his co-worker Audrey, and together they begin to pursue their dreams. However, we soon realize Seymour is just a pawn in this paranormal plant's diabolical scheme. Information: www.theatreinboston.com/playdetail.php?playID=38.

Time : Consult theater website for show times and tickets prices
Phone : 617-923-8487

“Woody Sez” – Boston, MA
May 5, 2012 to May 26, 2012
American Repertory Theater at Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA

One of the most influential songwriters and balladeers of the 20th century, Woody Guthrie is a musical hero of legendary proportions who transformed folk music into a vehicle for social protest and captured the adversity and hardship of a generation during the Great Depression. Information: www.theatreinboston.com/playdetail.php?playID=221

Time : Consult theater website for show times and ticket prices
Phone : 617-547-8300

“Fancy Free” – Boston, MA
May 10, 2012 to May 20, 2012
Boston Opera House, 539 Washington Street
Boston, MA

Fancy Free is headlined by Jerome Robbins's Fancy Free, and includes Peter Martins's Barber Violin Concerto and Harald Lander's Études. The work marked the emergence of both Robbins's talent as a choreographer and the talents of a young composer, Leonard Bernstein. Fancy Free follows the story of sailors on shore leave getting into a bit of romantic mischief. Information: www.theatreinboston.com/playdetail.php?playID=214 Information: www.bostonoperahouse.com

Time : Consult theater website for show times
Admission : $25-$137
Phone : 617-259-3400

“Xanadu” – Boston, MA
May 11, 2012 to June 9, 2012
Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont Street
Boston , MA

Based on the cult film of the same name, this riotous new musical follows the efforts of a magical Greek muse named Kira who descends to Earth to help a struggling artist achieve his dream of opening a roller disco. Featuring an ingenious book by Douglas Carter Beane (The Little Dog Laughed) and a score full of chart-topping tunes (Magic, Suddenly, Evil Woman), Xanadu is hilarity on wheels. Information: http://www.theatreinboston.com/playdetail.php?playID=40

Time : Consult theater website for show times
Admission : $30-$57
Phone : 617-426-5000

“Avenue Q” – Boston, MA
May 11, 2012 to June 9, 2012
Lyric Stage Company of Boston, 140 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA

May 11 - Jun 9, 2012 Part flesh (humans), part felt (puppets), and packed with heart (universal), Avenue Q is a laugh-out-loud musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. Warning: contains adult language and puppet nudity. Information: www.theatreinboston.com/playdetail.php?playID=79

Time : Consult theater website for show times and ticket prices
Phone : 617-585-5678

Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour -- Worcester, MA
May 16, 2012 to May 17, 2012
DCU Center, 50 Foster Street
Worcester, MA

This once-in-a-lifetime electrifying production will use Cirque du Soleil creativity to give fans worldwide a view into the spirit, passion and heart of the artistic genius who forever transformed global pop culture. A riveting fusion of visuals, dance, music and fantasy that immerses audiences in Michael’s creative world and turns his signature moves upside down, Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour unfolds Michael Jackson’s artistry before the eyes of the audience.

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $177, $127, $82 and $52
Phone : 800-745-3000

“Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story” -- Harwich, MA
May 17, 2012 to June 17, 2012
Harwich Junior Theatre, 105 Division Street
Harwich, MA

The story of the three years in which Buddy Holly became the world's top recording artist with a show that features over 20 of his greatest hits including "Peggy Sue", "That'll Be The Day", "Oh Boy", "Not Fade Away", "Everyday", "Rave On", "Maybe Baby", "Raining In My Heart", Ritchie Valens' "La Bamba", and the Big Bopper's "Chantilly Lace". Information: www.theatreinboston.com/playdetail.php?playID=226

Time : Consult theater website for show times and ticket prices
Phone : 508-432-2002

Street Performers Festival 2012-- Boston, MA
May 26, 2012 to May 28, 2012
Faneuil Hall Market Place
Boston, MA

Street performers, world-class jugglers, clowns, storytellers, mimes, acrobats, dancers, storytellers, and others will perform on the cobblestone streets of the Faneuil Marketplace. Information: www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com

Time : All day
Admission : Free
Phone : 617-523-1300

“Hound of the Baskervilles” – Dennis Village, MA
June 11, 2012 to June 23, 2012
Cape Playhouse at Cape Cod Center for the Arts, 820 Route 6A
Dennis Village, MA

It's unlikely that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ever envisioned his story being turned into a comedy. The Sherlock Holmes tale is set on a desolate landscape, where the great detective and Dr. Watson investigate an ancient family curse that causes its victims to be mauled by a demonic dog. But this is not your mother’s Sherlock Holmes! Sparkling, fizzy and way over the top, this show comes at you like a freight train of laughs that carries everyone in its path along for a high speed ride into brilliant dialogue and terrific physical comedy. It’s layered with literary, theatrical and everyday references that come at you so fast and furious that all that laughing can take your breath away. Information: http://capeplayhouse.com/

Time : Monday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Wednesday and second Thursdays, 2 p.m.; first Saturday, 4 p.m.
Admission : Premium Orchestra, $69.25; regular orchestra, $49.25; balcony, $29.25
Phone : 877-385-3911

Raekwon -- Pittsfield, MA
June 13, 2012 to June 13, 2012
The Colonial Theatre, 111 South Street
Pittsfield, MA

Corey Woods, aka Raekwon, has been a staple in the hi-hop industry since his debut in 1993 with the Wu-Tang Clan. With almost two decades in the game, Rae is the bridge between legendary artists of the past and the new crop of fresh MCs. Rae has lent his talents to fellow musicians Kanye West, Bun B, Fat Joe, Justin Beiber, and the Wu Brothers, Ghostface and Method Man. Information: www.berkshiretheatregroup.org/events/colonial-theatre-pittsfield/226-raekwon.html

Time : 7:30 p.m.
Admission : A: $55 B: $35 C: $20 (limited balcony)
Phone : 413-997-4444

“A Chorus Line” -- Waltham, MA
June 15, 2012 to June 24, 2012
Reagle Music Theatre, 617 Lexington Street
Waltham, MA

A Chorus Line is the ground-breaking 1970s musical about unsung Broadway dancers putting everything on the line at an audition to be in a show. June 15-17, 21-24. Information: www.reaglemusictheatre.org.

Time : Curtain times vary; consult website.
Phone : 781-891-5600

The Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats – Pittsfield, MA
June 16, 2012 to June 16, 2012
The Colonial Theatre, 111 South Street
Pittsfield , MA

The Golden Dragon Acrobats have become the world’s leading Chinese acrobatic troupe, combining award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty. Information: www.berkshiretheatregroup.org.

Time : 2 and 7 p.m.
Admission : Adults, $25; youth age 16 and younger, $15
Phone : 413- 997-4444

"The Puppetmaster of Lodz" -- Stockbridge, MAS
June 21, 2012 to July 7, 2012
The Unicorn Theatre, 6 East Street
Stockbridge, MA

A Jewish man has escaped from one of the most notorious concentration camps in Germany only to be yet again imprisoned in an imaginary world. Herr Finkelbaum weaves a story of longing, while caring for his beloved puppets and clinging to a lost reality. The Puppetmaster of Lodz is a gripping story of memory and survival. Information: www.berkshiretheatregroup.org/events/unicorn-theatre-stockbridge/220-the-puppetmaster-of-lodz.html

Time : Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 8 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m.
Admission : Previews, $35; all other performances, $45
Phone : 413-997-4444

“As Bees in Honey Drown” – Dennis Village, MA
June 25, 2012 to July 7, 2012
Cape Playhouse at Cape Cod Center for the Arts, 820 Route 6A Dennis Village
Dennis Village, MA

A young, hot, flavor-of-the-month novelist meets afast talking socialite seething with the guise of wealth and glamour. H decides to play her and live the fast life with her paying the bills. Or is she playing him? With today’s culture drenched with glamour-seekers and Reality TV show celebrities, this Douglas Carter Beane comedy about the tkers, nd the ones who are taken, is right on the money! Information: http://capeplayhouse.com/ Cape Playhouse at Cape Cod Center for the Arts, 820 Route 6A Dennis Village

Time : Monday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Wednesday and second Thursdays, 2 p.m.; first Saturday, 4 p.m.
Admission : Premium Orchestra, $69.25; regular orchestra, $49.25; balcony, $29.25
Phone : 877-385-3911

Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra with the Mark Morris Dance Group – Lenox, MA
June 28, 2012 to June 29, 2012
Ozawa Hall, Tanglewood, 297 West Street
Lenox, MA

Performances of three of Mark Morris’s works, Something Lies Beyond the Scene, set to Walton’s Façade, An Entertainment; Rock of Ages, set to the second movement of Schubert’s Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat; and Festival Dance, set to Hummel’s Piano Trio No. 5 in E. Information: www.bso.org/Performance/Detail/37107

Time : $19-$63
Admission : 8 p.m.
Phone : 888-266-1200

Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour -- Boston, MA
August 3, 2012 to August 4, 2012
TD Garden, TD Garden, 100 Legends Way
Boston, MA

This once-in-a-lifetime electrifying production will use Cirque du Soleil creativity to give fans worldwide a view into the spirit, passion and heart of the artistic genius who forever transformed global pop culture. A riveting fusion of visuals, dance, music and fantasy that immerses audiences in Michael’s creative world and turns his signature moves upside down, Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour unfolds Michael Jackson’s artistry before the eyes of the audience. Information: www.tdgarden.com/calendar/454.html

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $177.50, $127.50, $82.50 and $52.50
Phone : 617-624-1050

Taking Flight: Audubon and the World of Birds -- Pittsfield, MA
April 1, 2012 to June 16, 2012
Berkshire Museum, 39 South Street
Pittsfield, MA

This exhibition centers on John James Audubon and his passion for birds, which drove him to create The Birds of America, a revolutionary work of science and art. More than 30 original Havell prints from The Birds of America paired with bird specimens from the museum's collection comprise the centerpiece of the exhibition. Understand the science of feathers and flight, the many different bird habitats, the awe-inspiring super-senses of birds, bird intelligence, and bird behavior in a series of galleries. Information: http://berkshiremuseum.org/exhibitions/taking-flight-audubon-and-the-world-of-birds/

Time : Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Dinosaurs are coming to Franklin Park Zoo -- Boston, MA
May 26, 2012 to September 3, 2012
One Franklin Park Road
Boston, MA

As visitors are immersed in a prehistoric journey through time at Franklin Park Zoo’s Zoorassic Park, they will be enthralled by the vast array of fascinating dinosaurs awaiting them. Kids will also have fun pretending they are paleontologists at the nearby Dino Dig where they can “dig” for recreations of fossils and bones. Information: www.franklinparkzoo.org

Time : Weekdays, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; weekends, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission : $4
Phone : 617-541-5466

General Aviation Fun Day – New Bedford, MA
May 19, 2012 to May 19, 2012
New Bedford Regional Airport at 1569 Airport Road
New Bedford, MA

Attractions include a variety of antique, unique and military aircraft on display; Scenic flights; Antique and Classic cars on display; Buttonwood Zoological Society Zoo Train rides; martial arts and dance performances; flight simulators; and flight demonstrations. On display: Avenger, Waco UPF 7 & Waco YMF, T-6, Stearman, Citabria Explorer, Russian Sukhoi, RV-8 & RV-9, SN-J, Phenom Jet, CubCrafters Carbon Cub SS. Information: www.atlanticaviators.org/funday

Time : 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission : Free admission

Antique & Classic Automobile Show – Stockbridge, MA
May 27, 2012 to May 27, 2012
Chesterwood, Williamsville Road
Stockbridge, MA

Car enthusiasts of all ages make a day of it, looking at cars and exploring the historic home, studio, gardens, and woodland walks of America’s foremost public sculptor Daniel Chester French, creator of Abraham Lincoln for the Lincoln Memorial. Chesterwood offers breathtaking vistas of the Berkshire Hills that provide a fitting backdrop for the occasion. Local food and beverage vendors from around Berkshire County will be serving throughout the historic site. Rain or shine. Information: http://chesterwood.org/carshow/#ticket

Time : 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission : $15
Phone : 413-298-3579 x25210

The Vintage Bazaar -- Salisbury, MA
June 23, 2012 to June 24, 2012
Pettengill Farm, 45 Ferry Road
Salisbury, MA

Held on a picturesque flower farm, The Vintage Bazaar is an upscale festival featuring antiques, architectural salvage, vintage jewelry & clothing, original art, unique artisan crafts and flowers. Vendors travel from all across New England to display their vintage finds and handcrafted items. Whether you are searching for a vintage treasure or a beautiful artisan piece or just looking for something unique to do for the day….The Vintage Bazaar is the perfect place! Stroll through our display gardens, visit each “outdoor boutique”, and stop along the way to enjoy treats from local food vendors. Live music, mini gardening classes, activities for children, and a fun onsite nature walk. Information: http://vintagebazaarne.blogspot.com

Time : 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (early birds welcome at 9 a.m.)
Admission : Free admission; $1 for onsite parking
Phone : 978-462-3675

Sculpture Exhibit – Framingham, MA
April 14, 2012 to June 15, 2012
Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road
Framingham, MA

Ben Caras's exciting metal sculptures grace Garden in the Woods from April 14 through June 15, 2012. More than a dozen works are found along the paths and trails of the Garden. Information: www.newfs.org/visit/Garden-in-the-Woods

Time : 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Motif No. 1 Day – Rockport, MA
May 19, 2012 to May 19, 2012
Dock Square, Bearskin Neck
Rockport, MA

Rockport honors this iconic building -- Motif No.1 -- with a day dedicated to the arts, expressed in family-focused, interactive ways. A highlight of the festival is the Sidewalk Chalk Art contest, creating art spontaneously on the sidewalks of Rockport. The festival also offers Try Your Hand Art Event, with easels set up at different vantage points throughout downtown. Art activities for children, a scavenger hunt (finding temporary, small-scale sculptures of the Motif), poetry readings, film, art exhibits, dramatic presentations and live music will all be featured for a festival that encompasses nearly every artistic medium. Information: rockportartfestivals.blogspot.com/p/motif-no1-day.html

Time : 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

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