Events

Liquid Lounge: Bedrock Birthday of the Connecticut Science Center -- Hartford, CT
June 8, 2012 to June 8, 2012
250 Columbus Blvd.
Hartford, CT

Celebrate the Connecticut Science Center’s third birthday at Hartford’s legendary 21+ party, including live music, live entertainment, drink specials and interactive exhibits. Information: www.ctsciencecenter.org/things-to-do/liquid-lounge.aspx

Time : 6-10 p.m.
Admission : $12 if purchased by June 7; $15 at the door
Phone : 860-724-3623

Gaspee Days Sunday in the Park and the Burning of the Gaspee – Pawtuxet Village, Warwick
June 10, 2012 to June 10, 2012
Pawtuxet Park, Narragansett Parkway
Warwick, RI

Bring your family and a picnic feast and enjoy live music (12:30-3 p.m.) and the burning of the HMS Gaspee (4 p.m.). Information: www.gaspee.com

Time : 12:30-5 p.m.
Phone : 401-781-1772

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

Antiques & Uniques -- Craftsbury, VT
July 14, 2012 to July 14, 2012
Craftsbury Common, VT
Craftsbury, VT

One hundred and one vendors of antiques, collectibles, wood working, festival, pottery, plants, jewelry, artwork. Visit the bake sale tent and the grill, listen to great live music. Information: www.townofcraftsbury.com.

Time : 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission : $5 parking donation for Craftsbury Fire Dept.
Event Website
Phone : 802-586-7596

Living Treasures of North Carolina Craft --
May 12, 2012 to August 5, 2012
Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak Street
Brockton, MA

North Carolina has been home to generations of American traditional craft makers. With its eclectic collection of glass apples, fireplace andirons, ceramic vessels, furniture, baskets, and candlesticks, this exhibition displays the duality of traditional and contemporary craft at play. Summer opening reception is June 3, 2-5 p.m. at the Museum. Information: www.fullercraft.org

Time : Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Admission : Adults, $8; seniors and students, $5; children age 12 and younger, free
Phone : 508-588-6000

Vermont Artisan Festival 2012 -- Jeffersonville, VT
May 25, 2012 to May 27, 2012
Smugglers' Notch Resort, 23 VT Route 108 South
Jeffersonville, VT

Festival and trade show featuring the most talented and unique Vermont artists, craftsmen, musicians, performers and chefs. The event includes art showings, a live auction, several musical performances, and a vaudeville style performance. On Sunday a grilling competition will take place and be open to the public. Information: www.vtartisanfestival.com

Time : Friday, 3-6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Phone : 802-644-6506

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

Memorial Weekend Craft Festival -- Meredith, NH
May 26, 2012 to May 28, 2012
Mills Falls Marketplace, Route 3
Meredith, NH

Morre than 100 juried craftsmen and women from all over new england will display and sell their work including fine jewelry, scarves, tapestry, photography, country woodcrafts, pottery, hand crafted soaps, wall hangings, puzzles, primitive and folk art, carved wildlife, slate, fleece, calligraphy, doll clothes, cut eggs, embroidery, toys, baskets, blown glass, lamps, aroma-therapy, soy candles, floral design, paper cutting and more. Come and sample the culinary delights of herbal dips, maple, sauces, jams, jellies & more. Live musical entertainment each day. Held rain or shine. Handicapped accessible. Information: www.castleberryfairs.com

Time : Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Monday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission : Admission is free
Phone : 603-332-2616

Memorial Weekend Craft Show -- North Conway, NH
May 26, 2012 to May 27, 2012
North Conway Community Center, 2628 White Mountain Hwy. (Route 16)
North Conway, NH

More than 75 exhibitors offer hand-painted items, fused glass, quilts, florals, photography, furniture, fabulous jewelry designs, fine art, folk art and more. Held rain or shine under canopy; music and food. Information: www.joycescraftshows.com

Time : 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission : Free admission
Phone : 603-528-4014

Gaspee Days Arts and Crafts Festival 2012– Pawtuxet Village, Warwick, RI
May 26, 2012 to May 28, 2012
Pawtuxet Park, Narragansett Parkway
Warwick, RI

The annual festival hosts 150-200 craft exhibitors, and attracts 50,000 guests! It also features a professional food court, free family music and entertainment! Free admission. All proceeds benefit the Gaspee Days Parade. Information: http://www.gaspee.com/ArtsandCrafts.htm

Time : 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Phone : 401-781-1772

Virtu Art Festival – Westerly, RI
May 26, 2012 to May 27, 2012
Wilcox Park, Broad Street
Westerly, RI

An exhibit and sale of fine works of art. More than 190 artists from New England and beyond participate in this two-day exhibition and sale of artwork and fine crafts. Information: http://westerlychamber.org

Phone : 401-596-7761

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.

Providence Art Festival -- Providence, RI
June 2, 2012 to June 2, 2012
Wesminster Street
Providence, RI

Visit Westminster Street to see more than 100 local vendors selling everything from handmade jewelery to street performances; baby clothes to photography, and kids activities. Plenty of children's activities; handmade goods; live music; food. Entertaimend by WBRU, Providence Monthly, RIMOSA, The Silks, and the Rhode Island Kung Fu Club. Information: http://providenceartfestival.com/

Time : 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission : Free

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

Saco Spirit Sidewalk Art Festival – Saco, ME
June 23, 2012 to June 23, 2012
Main Street and Pepperell Square
Saco, ME

Over 100 artists and craftsmen will line Main Street and Pepperell Square, transforming downtown Saco into a giant art gallery. The combination of historic buildings, flowers, friendly people and quaint atmosphere combine to create a perfect setting for artists to exhibit their work to thousands of visitors. Information: www.sacospirit.com/html/sidewalk_arts_festival.html

Time : 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Phone : 207-286-3546

Narragansett Art Festival 2012 – Narragansett, RI
June 23, 2012 to June 24, 2012
Veterans Memorial Park, 35 Ocean Road
Narragansett, RI

The 30th year for this non-juried fine art festival sponsored by the Rotary Club of Wakefield features 100 artists from Rhode Island, New England and the East Coast exhibiting oils and acrylics, watercolors and pastels, drawings and graphics, sculpture, photography, and other media. No crafts. Information: http://www.wakefieldrotary.com/NarragansettArtFestival.cfm

Time : 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Phone : 401-789-7713

Gunstock Summer Craft Festival -- Gilford, NH
June 30, 2012 to July 2, 2012
Gunstock Recreation Area, Route 11A
Gilford, NH

This three-day event is a Lakes region holiday tradition. Photography, jewelry, wood items, pet toys, bags, scarves, gourmet popcorn and other edibles. Held indoors and outdoors.

Time : Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Monday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission : Free

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

Arts in the Park -- Belfast, ME
July 7, 2012 to July 8, 2012
Heritage Park on the Belfast waterfront
Belfast , ME

Summer arts festival downtown on Belfast's beautiful waterfront. Eighty-one artists and artisans with high quality products. Continuous live music both days. Food. Bring the family - spend the day, spend the weekend.
Information:www.artsintheparkbelfast.org

Admission : free

Arts in the Park -- Belfast, ME
July 7, 2012 to July 8, 2012
Heritage Park on the Belfast waterfront
Belfast , ME

Summer arts festival downtown on Belfast's beautiful waterfront. Eighty-one artists and artisans with high quality products. Continuous live music both days. Food. Bring the family - spend the day, spend the weekend.
Information:www.artsintheparkbelfast.org

Admission : free

Camden Harbor Arts Juried Arts and Crafts Show – Camden, ME
July 21, 2012 to July 22, 2012
Atlantic Avenue and Harbor Park
Camden, ME

Bring your family and friends for this two-day celebration of the arts in and around downtown Camden. Featured fine works include watercolor, oil, acrylics, pastels, photography, sculpture and mixed media, as well as exquisitely designed jewelry, metal and woodcraft, pottery and fine-crafted furniture. Information: www.camdenme.org

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

Newport Crafts Show -- Newport, RI
July 21, 2012 to July 21, 2012
Newport Elks Lodge, 141 Pelham Street
Newport, RI

Juried craft show on the front lawn of the Elks Lodge. Hand crafted pottery, glass, jewelry,wood work and much more. Information: www.monaquievents.com

Time : 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission : Free
Phone : 401-835-7699

Animal Birthday Parties at Roger Williams Park Zoo – Providence, RI
May 5, 2012 to June 20, 2012
Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwoord Avenue
Providence , RI

Roger Williams Park Zoo’s Animal Birthday Party Club will host five fun animal birthdays from May through August. The club is offers kids who join in the celebrations at the Zoo a chance to win a Zoofari birthday party of their own, or even an up-close giraffe encounter. The first animal birthday celebration will be held on Saturday, May 5 in honor of Thunder, Phantom, and Signal, the African wild dogs. Animal birthday celebrations will be held on Saturday, May 5, for Thunder, Phantom, and Signal, African wild dogs; Saturday, June 23 for Alice, Kate, and Ginny, elephants; Monday, July 9, for the Jaffa Prince, a Masai giraffe, Monday, July 16 for Spirit and Glory, bald eagles; and Wednesday, August 8, for Amber, a Masai giraffe. Information: www.rwpzoo.org.

Time : Zoo is open daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; birthday activities are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission : Adults, $14.95; children ages 3-12, $9.95; seniors, ages 62 and older, $12.95

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

Family Fishing Festival -- Bethel. ME
June 2, 2012 to June 2, 2012
Angevine Park, North Road
Bethel, ME

Kids fish in stocked trout pond, casting instruction, fly tying, free use of rods and reels or bring your own, free mini tacklebox for each child, lots of door prizes, kids can take home their catch for dinner. Information: www.upperandro.com

Time : 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Admission : Free
Phone : 207-824-3694

Family Day at Story Land --Glen, NH
June 2, 2012 to June 2, 2012
850 NH Route 16
Glen, NH

“Go, go, go, go…on an adventure” to Story Land and meet the Cat in the Hat, Curious George and Woofster from Super WHY! at New Hampshire Public Television Family Day. Enjoy a fun day at the theme park and support New Hampshire Public Television at the same time. Information: nhptv.org/events

Time : 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission : Regular admission rates apply, Children age 2 and younger are admitted for free
Phone : 603-868-1100

Kids Pirate Festival -- Vergennes, VT
June 9, 2012 to June 10, 2012
Lake Champlain Maritime Museu, 4472 Basin Harbor Road
Vergennes, VT

Come in costume and enjoy exciting, pirate-themed activities, live performances with juggling, stilt-walking and comedy by Stephen Gratto & Sons, sing-alongs, dramatic play, make-and-take crafts for the whole family. With museum admission.

Time : 10am-5pm
Admission : Adult, $10; seniors, $9; students age 5-17, $6
Event Website
Phone : 802-475-2022

"Wizard of Oz" -- New Canaan, CT
June 16, 2012 to August 4, 2012
Summer Theatre Festival at Waveny Park, 11 Farm Roa
New Canaan, CT

Connecticut's professional regional theatre, The Summer Theatre of New Canaan, presents "Wizard of Oz." This 70-minute adaptation of the classic story has been specifically designed for kids and young families. So click your heels together and join Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Lion as they travel down the Yellow Brick Road through the magical Land of Oz. Performances are on select Saturdays and Sundays – please visit www.STONC.org for specific dates and times. Information: www.STONC.org

Time : Multiple show times; consult theater websitte
Admission : Children, $15; adults, $20
Phone : 203-966-4634

Celebrate Fathers' Day at the Zoo -- Boston and Stoneham, MA
June 16, 2012 to June 16, 2012
Franklin Park Zoo at 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, and Stone Zoo at 149 Pond Street, Stoneham
Boston and Stoneham, MA

Bring Dad along with the entire family to either Franklin Park Zoo or Stone Zoo for a memorable day visiting with all of the unforgettable animals that call the Zoos home. Both Zoos will be honoring Dad with free admission on Father’s Day. Be sure to check out the gorilla, Kit, and his three daughters at Franklin Park Zoo and white-cheeked gibbon Kien Nahn with his eight-month-old offspring Paddy. Information: www.zoonewengland.org.

Time : 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Admission : Franklin Park Zoo, $17 for adults; $14 for seniors, $11 for children age 2-12; Stone Zoo Admission, $14 for adults; $12 for seniors, $10 for children age 2-12
Phone : 617-541-5466

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)

Pirate Rendezvous -- Damariscotta, ME
June 23, 2012 to June 23, 2012
Main Street
Damariscotta, ME

The Mystic Pirates sail into the scenic midcoast towns of Damariscotta and Newcastle. The pirates invade at high noon, complete with a pirate ship laying down a barrage of cannon fire. Pirate activities, beginning at 10 a.m., including games, re-enactments and music, will continue until 4 p.m. Children will be involved in a drama to find the Lost Treasure of the Mystic Pirates. Special pirate-themed menus will be featured at local restaurants during the event and into the evening. Information: www.piraterendezvous.com

Time : 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission : Free
Phone : 207-380-9912

“The Little Prince” -- Monmouth, ME
June 23, 2012 to August 17, 2012
The Theater at Monmouth, 796 Main Street
Monmouth, ME

When a world-weary Aviator’s sputtering plane strands him in the Sahara Desert, he encounters a mysterious little boy. As the Little Prince shares his adventures through the galaxy he helps the Aviator to see, “It is only with the heart that one can see rightly.” Information: www.theateratmonmouth.org

Admission : Adults, $12; children, $9
Phone : 207-933-9999

Prescott Park Arts Festival Presents: Willy Wonka -- Portsmouth, NH
June 29, 2012 to August 26, 2012
Prescott Park, 105 Marcy Street
Portsmouth, NH

Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Presented in partnership with the Seacoast Repertory Theatre, this high energy musical will take you on the most amazing, fabulous, and sensational journey. Information: www.prescottparks.org/

Time : Sundays and Thursdays at 7 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.
Admission : Free with a suggested donation of $5-10
Phone : 603-436-2848

Let’s Go Fishing: Kids Surf Fishing Lessons -- Bristol, RI
June 29, 2012 to June 29, 2012
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum,101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

Enjoy a day of learning how to surf fish Rhode Island waters with these introductory lessons on surf casting and fishing. The sessions will include a description of the tackle and gear needed for saltwater fishing, the safety measures one should take when fishing in the surf, and lessons in surf casting and knot tying. Then you can test out your new skills from Blithewold’s extensive shoreline. Lessons by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. Information: www.blithewold.org/event/show/426

Time : Session 1:10am-12pm; Session 2: 1pm-3pm
Admission : $10 per person (pp) non-member, $7 pp member or families with 3 or more participants
Phone : 401-253-2707

"Pinkalicious the Musical" -- New Canaan, CT
July 4, 2012 to August 5, 2012
The Theatre for Young Audiences at the Summer Theatre Festival, Waveny Park11 Farm Rd.
New Canaan, CT

When Pinkalicious Pinkerton eats one too many pink cupcakes, she catches a serious case of Pinkititis and turns pink from head to toe! Will her broccoli-eating brother be able to help cure her before it’s too late? Be sure to come dressed in your favorite pink clothes! And Pinkalicous Parties are always welcome! Performances are on select Saturdays and Sundays – please visit web site for specific dates and times. Information: www.STONC.org.

Time : Consult website
Admission : Adults, $20; children, $15
Event Website
Phone : 203-966-4634

Day Out With Thomas -- North Conway, NH
July 6, 2012 to July 15, 2012
Conway Scenic Railroad
North Conway, NH

Ride a train led by Thomas and meet Sir Topham Hatt. Enjoy storytelling, live music, continuous motorcar rides, a fabulous Imagination Station organized and staffed by the Mount Washington Valley Children’s Museum, and much more. Information: www.conwayscenic.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.thomas2012

Time : Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Admission : $18 for ages 2 and older
Phone : 800-232-5251

Family Fun Fridays at Blithewold – Bristol, RI
July 13, 2012 to August 24, 2012
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, 101 Ferry Lane
Bristol, RI

Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the show! Each week, kids can dance and sing along to a variety of educational and interactive musical performances. Activities will include a live performance from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a craft project, face painting, picnicking, and pizza. Held rain or shine. Information: http://www.blithewold.org/event/show/447. Schedule is:
Vanessa Trien. July 13. Singer-songwriter and children’s performer, Vanessa Trien has become a local rock star among the young and young at heart.
The Super Cool Beans. July 20. The Beans are a high-energy Children’s Pop Group who inspire an appreciation for the natural world while hailing the benefits of numbers and new technologies.
Bari Koral. July 27. Dubbed the “'IT girl' in kids/family music” by NY Magazine and the “Sheryl Crow for kids” by the NY Post, Bari's songs are a huge hit with children and adults.
Christopher Kavi Carbone. August 3. Come gather 'round and share story & song celebrations with Christopher Kavi Carbone, the musical storyteller of lightness and warmth.
Kaleidoscope Theatre. August 10. Jack & The Beanstalk by a professional touring children’s theater company.
Keith Munslow. August 17. Munslow presents a one-of-a-kind show that will delight everyone with its unique mix of funny and original songs and stories, tongue-twisting poems, oddball characters, and on-the-spot cartoon drawing.
Toe-Jam Puppet Band. August 24. The Toe-Jam Puppet Band offers a special brand of hands-on children's interactive entertainment that grown-ups can actually enjoy.

Time : 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Admission : Adults, $11; seniors, students and military, $9; youths age 6-17, $3
Phone : 401-253-2707

Concert by the Toe Jam Puppet Band -- Newport RI
July 25, 2012 to July 25, 2012
Ballard Park, Hazard and Wickham Roads
Newport, RI

Offering a special brand of hands-on children’s entertainment, the Toe Jam Puppet Band encourages kids and parents to sing and dance along with the band as they entertain with an unique combination of original songs, shadow puppetry and storytelling. The concert will be held in the nature preserve's Quarry Meadow. Seating is on the grass. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and arrive 15 minutes prior to the performance to ensure a place to park and time to make your way down to the Quarry Meadow.

Time : 10-11 a.m.
Admission : Free
Phone : 401-619-3377

Comix at Foxwoods -- Mashantucket, CT
April 25, 2012 to July 6, 2012
Comix at Foxwoods Comedy Club, Bar & Lounge, 350 Trolley Line Boulevard
Mashantucket, CT

COMIX at Foxwoods features national club headliners, cutting-edge alternative comedy, musical variety acts, and top-ranked national comedians in the 4,000-seat MGM Grand Theater and the 1,400-seat Fox Theater. Information: 860-312-5050 or visit www.comixatfoxwoods.com. Upcoming shows:
Latino Kings of Comedy. May 18. Laugh out loud with the Latino Kings of Comedy at Comix At Foxwoods. Start the night with some fun-loving comedy by the region’s hottest Latino funny guys and then wrap up an evening to remember with a DJ dance party. 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance
Johnny Joyce & Comix Friends. May 30. Johnny has been doing comedy over 15 years and has local followers from all over the Northeast. Alongside Johnny this evening will be Mark Bedard and Hamilton Johnson. 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance
Dan Soder. May 31-June 2. Only five years into performing stand-up, comedian Dan Soder has established himself as a mainstay at top New York City comedy venues. Soder has also made his way into several well-known festivals, receiving rave reviews. May 31 at 8 p.m.; June 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. $25, $35, $50, $60
Jim Gaffigan. June 2. Jim Gaffigan has proven himself a major talent and his clever, quiet style has made him one of the top five most successful touring comedians in the country today. Gaffigan has appeared on many TV comedies and dramas ranging from HBO's cult hits "Flight of the Concords" and "Bored to Death" to dramatic roles in all three versions of "Law & Order." 8 p.m. $40, $50, and $60
Ari Shaffir. June 7-9. Ari Shaffir has become a regular at some of LA’s major comedy clubs such as The Comedy Store, The Improv, and The Laugh Factory. Shaffir is probably best known for “The Amazing Racist,” the ironically racist spin on the hit NBC show “The Amazing Race” that went viral on the Internet. Thursday and Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 8 and 10:30 p.m. $20, $40. A two-drink minimum applies to all tickets. The show is for audiences age 21 and older.
Gary Gulman. June 14-16. Gulman began his career moonlighting as a comedian after working days as an accountant, but he soon left his accounting job to pursue a career as a stand-up comedian. Today Gulman is a young but hilariously successful comedian. Thursday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10:30 p.m. $25, $35, $50, $60.
Sarah Silverman. July 6. Named “the most outrageously funny woman alive” by Rolling Stone, comedian Sarah Silverman is sure to keep the crowd roaring at her show at the MGM Grand Theater. Her repertoire includes everything from film and television, stand-up comedy, to iconic online videos, and she added author to this list when she released her book, The Bedwetter: Stories of Courage, Redemption, and Pee. 8 p.m. $40, $50 and $60.
Kathleen Madigan. September 14. In her 22 year career, Kathleen Madigan has never been hotter. Madigan has won the American Comedy Award for Best Female Comedian and the Phyllis Diller Award for Best Female Comedian. She remains the only comedian in the history of NBC's "Last Comic Standing" to go unchallenged by any other comedian. 8 p.m. Tickets are $30, $40, and $50

Green Mountain Comedy Festival -- Burlington, Winooski, White River, W. Glover, Montpelier, Waitsfield, Middlesex, VT
May 21, 2012 to May 27, 2012
Several cities; see website, VT

This year’s Green Mountain Comedy Festival is bigger and better than ever! One full week of hilarious standup and improv comedy. Performances will be held across the state in Burlington, Winooski, White River, W. Glover, Montpelier, Waitsfield, Middlesex and beyond. New this year: Standup Comedy workshops for adults and free improv workshops for kids and teens. Check out the website for schedule of performances. Information: www.greenmountaincomedy.com

Phone : 802-373-4703

Whose Live Anyway? -- Keene, NH
May 25, 2012 to May 25, 2012
The Colonial Theatre, 95 Main Street
Keene , NH

Get ready for a night of hilarious improvised comedy and song based strictly on audience suggestions. Featuring comedians Ryan Stiles, Gregg Proops, Chip Esten and Jeff B. Davis, the show features the improv games made famous on the Emmy nominated television show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, plus some new ones. Audience participation is key, so bring suggestions - you might even be asked to join the cast onstage. Information: www.thecolonial.org/

Time : 7:30 p.m.
Admission : $59, $49, $45, $35
Phone : 603-357-1233

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

Comedian Bill Maher – Mashantucket, CT
June 1, 2012 to June 1, 2012
MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino, Trolley Line Blvd.
Mashantucket, CT

For the last 15 years, Bill Maher has set the boundaries of where funny, political talk can go on American television. First on “Politically Incorrect” (Comedy Central, ABC, 1993-2002), and for the last seven years on HBO’s “Real Time,” Maher’s combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him 21 Emmy nominations. Information and tickets: www.foxwoods.com

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $35, $45, and $55
Phone : 866-646-0609 or 800-745-3000

Irish Comedy Tour – Portsmouth, NH
June 1, 2012 to June 1, 2012
The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut Street
Portsmouth, NH

The Irish Comedy Tour takes the party atmosphere of a Dublin pub and combines it with a boisterous, belly-laugh trio. The group includes Detroit native Derek Richards; Boston-born Mike McCarthy; and Keith Aherne, from Dublin. They have performed around the country and released a DVD titled Dublin’ Over. Information: www.themusichall.org/

Time : 7:30 and 9 p.m.
Admission : $36
Phone : 603-436-2400

Miss Richfield Presents 2012 – We’ll All Be Dead By Christmas! – Portsmouth, NH
June 9, 2012 to June 9, 2012
The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut Street
Portsmouth, NH

This hysterical storyteller is winning over theater and cabaret audiences around the country with an interactive one-woman drag show featuring edgy one-on-one improv, a professionally trained singing voice, and an athletic approach to physical comedy. Information: www.themusichall.org/

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $35
Phone : 603-436-2400

Tupelo Night of Comedy with Paul Keenan, Chris Pennie, and Sean Sullivan -- Londonderry, NH
June 22, 2012 to June 22, 2012
Tupelo Music Hall, 2 Young Road
Londonderry, NH

Chris Penie is a comedian performing out of Mottley's Comedy Club in Boston. Paul Keenan is best described as a 12-year-old boy trapped within an adult frame. He has emerged as one of the brightest up and coming comics from a talent rich Boston comedy scene. Sean Sullivan is a comedian, actor, and writer from Boston, MA. A semi-finalist in the 2008 and 2009 Boston Comedy Festival, Sean has emerged as one of the top young comics in the country. Information: www.tupelohalllondonderry.com

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $18
Phone : 603-437-5100

Black Fly Follies – Monmouth, ME
June 30, 2012 to June 30, 2012
The Theater at Monmouth, 796 Main Street
Monmouth, ME

Theater at Monmouth’s annual variety show returns featuring the talents of our summer company. Part improv, part cabaret, part hijinks but all fun—join us for an evening of entertainment for everyone. Information: www.theateratmonmouth.org

Time : 7:30 p.m.
Admission : Adults, $26-$28; seniors and matinees, $24; students, $20
Phone : 207-933-9999

Waterville Valley Chowderfest - Waterville Valley, NH
May 27, 2012 to May 27, 2012
Waterville Valley, NH

Vote for your favorite chowder to win the Golden Clam Award! Area restaurants bring their chowders to booths at Town Square in hopes of winning the coveted prize of the Golden Clam Award, noon to 2 pm. Accompanied by a free concert from a great area band. Admission fee gets guests ample-sized tastes of each chowder and a ballot to vote for their favorite concoction. 800-GO-VALLEY

Time : Noon-4 p.m.

Historic Foodways and Hearth Cooking Workshop – Bristol, RI
March 24, 2012 to June 23, 2012
Coggeshall Farm Museum, Poppasquash Road
Bristol, RI

Working from the first American cookbook, Amelia Simmons' American Cookery (1796), guests will prepare several receipts at the hearth using produce raised on the farm before sitting down to enjoy dinner by candlelight. Limited to eight participants; intended for ages 16 and up; reservations required. Dates: March 24; April 7, 21; May 5, June 23.Information: http://www.coggeshallfarm.org/

Time : 3-8 p.m.
Admission : $60
Phone : 401-253-9062

Spring 2012 Secret Ingredient Food Tour – Blackstone Valley, RI
May 16, 2012 to June 27, 2012
RI

These weekly food tours give residents and visitors an exciting opportunity to sample the wide variety of ethnic foods and cultural cuisine of the Blackstone River Valley through live demonstrations and meals. Information: http://www.blackstoneculinaria.com/. Schedule:
May 16. Basil and Peppercorns, 877 Central Avenue, Pawtucket. Greek spanikopita
May 23. Bob and Timmy’s Grilled Pizza, 621 Pound Hill Road, North Smithfield. Oven-grilled pizza
May 30. Sullivan’s Publick House, 572 Armistice Blvd., Pawtucket. Irish corned beef and sauerkraut
June 6. Andrew's Bistro, 3755 Mendon Road, Cumberland. Chicken Florentine
June 13. A & W Root Beer, 460 Putnam Pike, Greenville. How A & W Root Beer is made
June 20. Blackstone Valley Outfitters, 25 Carrington Street, Lincoln. Chicken cooked in a Dutch oven and reflector oven
June 27. Blackstone Valley Explorer Sunset Cruise, 45 Madeira Avenue, Central Falls. Clam cakes, chowder.

Time : Wednesdays, 6-8 pm.
Admission : $19.50 plus tax and gratuity per person
Phone : 401-724-2200

New Hampshire Restaurant Week -- Statewide, NH
May 18, 2012 to May 25, 2012
At participating restaurants throughout New Hampshire
All towns, NH

New Hampshire Restaurant Week is an eight-day statewide dining event. More than 150 restaurants are offering three-course prix fixe menus for lunch and/or dinner, and at three price points. Information: http://www.restaurantweeknh.com

Time : Lunch and dinner
Phone : 603-228-9585

Lincoln Woodstock Progressive Dinner – Lincoln, NH
May 22, 2012 to May 24, 2012
Departs from Chamber of Commerce office at Lincoln Village Shops
Franconia, NH

A progressive dinner means traveling from one restaurant to the next for successive courses in a single dinner. Starting with hors d'oeuvres and appetizers, guests move through main course and dessert at four restaurants. Between courses, a coach trip includes beverages, giveaways, and on-board entertainment. The first night, May 22, is an upscale experience. The second night, May 24, will be at more-casual places. Only 40 seats availabe per night. Reservations required. Dates: Tuesday, May 22, and Thursday, May 24. Information: www.lincolnwoodstock.com/events/progressive-dinner.php

Time : 5-9 p.m.
Admission : $30 per person each night or $50 per couple

Craftsteak Dine Around -- Mashantucket, CT
May 24, 2012 to May 24, 2012
Craftsteak, MGM Grand at Foxwoods Hotel, Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 Trolley Line Blvd.
Mashantucket, CT

“Top Chef” producer and host Tom Colicchio hosts an unforgettable dining experience at Craftsteak at Foxwoods. The Dine Around event includes a nose-to-tail pork menu featuring food stations with dishes prepared by Tom Colicchio, Craftsteak Chef de Cuisine James Lynn, and Pastry Chef Lenora Alcee. Peterson Winery, Thomas Hooker Brewery, and Berkshire Mountain Distillers will be providing a premium selection of beverages. Information: www.foxwoods.com

Time : First session is 6:30-8 p.m.; second session is 8:30-10 p.m.
Admission : $100 per person
Phone : 800-FOXWOODS

Lobster Days at Mystic Seaport -- Mystic, CT
May 26, 2012 to May 28, 2012
Mystic Seaport, 75 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic, CT

Crack your first lobster claw of the season at Mystic Seaport’s butter-dribbling, shell-sucking, quintessentially New-England Lobster Days during Memorial Day Weekend. Lobsters in the rough are served by the Rotary Club of Mystic. Lobster platters are served picnic-style under Mystic Seaport’s open-air Boat Shed where diners can watch boats cruising on the Mystic River and enjoy music of the sea. Museum Admission is required to attend Lobster Days. Regular museum admission does not include price of food. Food and drink are purchased separately when on grounds. Information: www.mysticseaport.org/lobsterdays

Time : 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission : Adults age 18-64, $24; seniors over age 64 and college students, $22; youth age 6-17, $15
Phone : 860-572-0711

Wine Tasting at Stamford Museum & Nature Center – Stamford, CT
June 1, 2012 to June 1, 2012
Stamford Museum and Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road
Stamford , CT

This is a night of fine wine, a silent auction, and delicious bites from local caterers and restaurants. This year’s event will honor June Rosenthal, supporter, and Aquarion Water Company, premier partner. All proceeds from the event support SM&NC’s educational mission. Information: www.stamfordmuseum.org.

Time : 7 p.m.
Admission : $150 per person
Phone : 203-977-6511

BBQ Fest at Mohegan Sun – Uncasville, CT
June 1, 2012 to June 3, 2012
1 Mohegan Sun Blvd.
Uncasville, CT

This three-day festival features live bands, national barbecue experts, cooking demos, rib contests. Host Mike Petit of NESN's Grillseekers hosts the event, filled with cooking demonstrations, live bands and Q&A sessions with Pitmaster Troy Black. Guests can also enjoy the beats and treats from DJ Chef Marc Weiss, shop the Sardilli Farmer's Market, ride the mechanical bull and watch Joey Jaws Chestnut battle in a rib eating contest. Information: http://bit.ly/HrC4Km

Admission : $30 per day including 8 food tickets

Chowder Fest – Portsmouth, NH
June 2, 2012 to June 2, 2012
Prescott Park 105 Marcy Street
Portsmouth, NH

The annual Chowder Festival offers some of the best chowder the Seacoast has to offer. Each year, more than 4,000 people help kick off the Prescott Park Arts Festival summer season by enjoying more than 500 gallons of piping hot chowder served up for tasting. Be your own judge and vote for your favorite chowder from more than a dozen restaurants as they compete for the Best Chowder title. Information: www.prescottpark.org/chowder.cfm

Time : 11:30 a.m.
Admission : Adults, $10; youth age 12 and younger, $5
Phone : 603-436-2848

Chowder Festival -- Portsmouth, NH
June 2, 2012 to June 2, 2012
Prescott Park, Marcy Street
Portsmouth, NH

Piping hot chowder made by more than a dozen restaurants across the Seacoast will be served beginning at 11:30 a.m. and the pouring won't stop until it's all gone. Information: www.prescottpark.org/chowder.cfm

Time : 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission : Adults, $10; children age12 or younger, $5
Phone : 603-436-2848

Great Chowder Cook-Off -- Newport, RI
June 2, 2012 to June 2, 2012
Newport Yachting Center, 4 Commercial Wharf
Newport, RI

With a wide spread from national to regional competitors, festival-goers will taste a myriad of traditional and exotic chowders from all kitchens, then vote for the best in three categories: Clam, Seafood and Creative. The largest and longest running chowder championships in the country, the event features all-you-can-eat chowda from the nation's best chefs who serve unlimited samples of their sumptuous creations to the thousands of chowder loving festival attendees who also act as judges. The competition is thick, as chefs vie for coveted titles in various categories as well as prize money and bragging rights. Live bands, cooking demonstrations and kidSTOPs are all part of the fun for all ages. Information: www.newportwaterfrontevents.com/great-chowder-cook-off

Time : 11 a.m. -6 p.m.
Admission : $20 from May 2 through June 1; $25 day of the event. Children under age 12 admitted free with an adult
Phone : 401-846-1600

Branford Restaurant Week -- Branford, CT
June 3, 2012 to June 9, 2012
Branford, CT

The first annual event will include 19 restaurants in Branford serving special menus or three-course prix fixe menus at $16.44 per person for lunch and $29 per person for dinner. Information: ConnecticutRestaurantWeek.com.

Time : Mid-day and evening
Admission : $16.44 per person for lunch and $29 per person for dinner

Block Island Chowder Contest and Oyster Festival -- Block Island, RI
June 3, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Old Harbor ferry landing, Water Street
Block Island, RI

Vote for your favorite chowder. Come and taste Block Island’s own oysters. Part of the Taste of Block Island Festival June 1-3. Information: www.blockislandchamber.com/TasteBIEvents.htm

Time : 2-4 p.m.
Admission : $5 button to taste and vote

Taste of Farmington Valley -- Farmington, CT
June 4, 2012 to June 4, 2012
Village Gate of Farmington, 88 Scott Swamp Road
Farmington, CT

Sample delicious wines, cheeses and fine cuisine from area restaurants during Village Gate’s Taste of Farmington Valley! Some of the top local chefs will be in attendance, and guests are welcome to vote for their favorite dish. Raffle prizes will be awarded, and admission is free.

Time : 5-7 p.m.
Admission : Free
Phone : 860-676-8626

Federal Hill Dining Stroll – Providence, RI
June 4, 2012 to June 5, 2012
Providence, RI

Stroll through one of Providence's most flavorful neighborhoods, while sampling signature cuisine or enjoying exclusive discounts at restaurants, shops and galleries. The evening will also include musical entertainment and the opportunity to vote for your favorite venues and help crown this year's King of the Hill, and the Most Creative Venue. Held rain or shine. No refunds. Information and tickets: http://bit.ly/KPv0v5

Time : 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Admission : $30 plus tax

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

Taste of the Vineyard Gourmet Stroll -- Edgartown, MA
June 14, 2012 to June 14, 2012
Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard, MA

The Taste of the Vineyard is the kick-off to the Vineyard's summer social season. Thursday night's Gourmet Stroll offers the Island's best food, wine and hand-crafted beers from over 75 outstanding fine food and beverage participants. Then, dance to Jerry Bennett and the Sultans of Swing's 12 piece band. The Stroll is a sell-out event each year so don't delay. Tickets go on sale May 25 for the general public. Information: http://bit.ly/J0L4Xm

Time : 6:30 p.m.
Admission : $150
Phone : 508-627-4440

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

Stowe Wine and Food Classic 2012 -- Stowe, VT
June 22, 2012 to June 24, 2012
Trapp Family Lodge, 700 Trapp Hill Road
Stowe, VT

Enjoy a weekend of wine tastings, food pairings, gala dinners, cooking seminars, and auctions while taking in the beauty of Stowe in summer. Major events are the Kickoff Wine Tasting, June 22, 5-7 p.m.; the Grand Tasting & Silent Auction, June 24, noon to 4 p.m.; the Gala Dinner & Auction, June 23, 6-11 p.m.; and the Demos, Seminars & Tastings, June 23 and June 24. Information and event schedules: visit www.stowewine.com.

Phone : 888-683-2427

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

Taste of the Nation 2012 -- Portsmouth
June 27, 2012 to June 27, 2012
The Strawbery Banke Museum, Marcy Street
Portsmouth, NH

Food tastings by local chefs, organized by Share Our Strength. All proceeds go to relieve hunger in children. Held under Camelot tents at Strawbery Banke Museum. Information: www.strength.org/portsmouth

Time : 6:30-10 p.m.; opens at 5:30 p.m. for VIP ticket holders
Admission : VIP admission, $150; general admission, $85.

New Hampshire Food Truck Festival -- Salem, NH
June 30, 2012 to June 30, 2012
Rockingham Park
Salem, NH

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

Lobsterbake and Fireworks -- Kennebunkport, ME
July 4, 2012 to July 4, 2012
Nonantum Resort, 95 Ocean Avenue
Kennebunkport, ME

Dinner, cocktails, and entertainment. Lobsterbake and buffet style dinner beginning at 6:00 p.m. with fireworks to follow. Reservations requested.

Time : 6 p.m.
Admission : Adults, $60; children age 4-12, $25
Phone : 207-697-4050

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

Wentworth-Coolidge Lilac Festival -- Portsmouth, NH
May 26, 2012 to May 26, 2012
Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion, 375 Little Harbor Road
Portsmouth, NH

This beloved Seacoast event features a wide array of activities for children & families, lilac enthusiasts, and history buffs. Activities include lilac lectures & sales, art projects treasure hunts, and an alpaca petting zoo. Artists participating in a plein air event will be onsite during the Festival and their work will be feature in an onsite gallery. Information: www.wentworthcoolidge.org

Time : 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission : Free!
Event Website
Phone : 603-436-9889

Chelsea Botanical Gardens Butterfly Pavilion – Norwich, CT
June 7, 2012 to June 10, 2012
Hart’s Greenhouse and Florist, 43 Clinton Avenue
Norwich, CT

Stroll among 1,000 butterflies in this tented and flower-filled greenhouse, and study the stages of development of these beautiful creatures. This event is hosted by the Chelsea Botanical Gardens, which is 80 acres of prime, native land in Norwich's historic 400-acre Mohegan Park. Hart’s Greenhouse will be open for business throughout the event. Beverages and food from Mrs. B’s Convenient Cuisine will be available on Saturday and Sunday. Information: www.chelseabotanicalgardens.org

Time : Adults, $6; children under age 12, $4; no tickets sold after 4:30 p.m.
Admission : 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Secret Gardens Tour -- New Canaan, CT
June 8, 2012 to June 8, 2012
New Canaan, CT

Showcasing the grounds and gardens of New Canaan’s premier properties. Held rain or shine. Be prepared to walk. No children, strollers, cameras or cell phones. Information: www.newcanaannature.org

Time : 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission : Tour and gourmet boxed lunch $75; tour only is $50 in advance the $60 the day of the tour
Phone : 203-966-9577

Newport Flower Show 2012 -- Newport, RI
June 22, 2012 to June 24, 2012
Rosecliff, Bellevue Avenue
Newport , RI

This major annual flower show takes place in the magnificent Rosecliff mansion and its lawns and gardens. Each day of the flower show offers opportunities to enjoy judged horticultural specimens and floral designs, special garden exhibitions, free lectures and demonstrations, as well as wonderful shopping experiences in both the Oceanside Boutiques and the Gardeners' Marketplace. Tickets are also available for special luncheons, lectures and workshops. The theme for 2012 is of Salsa, offering exotic plants and colorful designs, inspired by the fusion of Latin Music and dance. Information: www.newportmansions.org/events/newport-flower-show

Admission : Adults, $23-$25; youth age 13-17, $6

Rough Point Landscape History and Garden Tour --Newport,RI
June 26, 2012 to June 26, 2012
680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI

Learn about the distinguished design history of this landscape while enjoying exquisite gardens and breathtaking views. Experience the creation of Frederick Law Olmsted, father of landscape architecture, who initially designed the grounds. The tour goes back 250 years to when this part of Newport was farmland and traces Newport's development as a premier vacation spot. Space is limited

Time : 11a.m.-noon
Admission : $10
Phone : 401-847-8344

Coastal Gardens Tour -- Rockport, MA
July 6, 2012 to July 7, 2012
Toad Hall Bookstore. Tickets also available July 5, 6 & 7 8:30am-5pm at Visitor Info Booth - Upper Main St (Rte 127) and at Barletta Park - Broadway at T Wharf.
Rockport, MA

The 2012 Coastal Garden Tour includes 13 private Rockport gardens diverse in style, size, focus, and plantings, each has had the benefit of significant owner input either through design, planting and/or maintaining these magical gardens. One garden will host all special events: a luncheon for purchase and a sale of original artwork. Information: www.rockportgardenclub.org

Time : 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day
Admission : $25
Phone : 978-546-2896

Connecticut Wine Festival --Goshen, CT
July 28, 2012 to July 29, 2012
Goshen Fairgrounds, Route 63
Goshen, CT

Featuring fine wines, specialty food vendors, artisans, and live music, it is the perfect summer activity for both the amateur and sophisticated wine connoisseur. The festival enjoyed a record number of guests last year, and this year, organizers are promising more music, more excitement, good food, and lots of great local wines. Information: www.ctwine.com

Time : Saturday, noon-7 p.m.; Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Admission : $25 in advance; $30 at the door. Guests under age 21 and designated drivers,$10
Phone : 860-677-5467

“Thread: Stories of Fashion at Strawbery Banke. 1740-2012” -- Portsmouth, NH
May 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012
Strawbery Banke Museum, 14 Hancock Street
Portsmouth, NH

"Thread: Stories of Fashion at Strawbery Banke, 1740-2012" presents the clothes people wore and the fashion sense of Portsmouth from the 1740 embroidered London Lady’s Shoe to the fanciful 2012 Emma Hope shoe it inspired. Rarely seen items from the museum’s costume collection are displayed alongside the creations of 15 contemporary designers in six of the museum’s historic houses, including the Goodwin Mansion, Chase House, the Thomas Bailey Aldrich House, Shapley-Drisco, Rider-Wood and the Abbott Store. Exhibit is open through October 31, 2012. Information: www.strawberybanke.org

Time : Daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission : Included in admission of $15 for adults, $10 for children age 5-17

Historic Horse-Drawn Carriage Exhibit at Linden Place Museum --Bristol, RI
May 10, 2012 to May 31, 2012
Linden Place Museum, 500 Hope Street
Bristol, RI

Linden Place Museum will exhibit its rare 1820s horse drawn coach beginning May 10, 2012 as well as carriage-era travel accessories loaned from Bristol Historical Preservation Society, and photographs of the Senator James DeWolf coach from the collection of Bristolian Edward Castro. Information:www.lindenplace.org/events.htm

Time : 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Admission : Adults, $8; seniors and AAA members and students, $6
Phone : 401-253-0390

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

British Invasion Expected During Revolutionary War Encampment -- Wethersfield, CT
May 26, 2012 to May 26, 2012
211 Main Street
Wethersfield, CT

The Webb-Deane-Stevens Revolutionary War Encampment features the Fifth Connecticut Regiment in full costume, with fascinating demonstrations of musket firing, 18th-century open-fire cookery, medicine, fashions, and music. Children can perform drills with wooden muskets prior to an attack by the British at 1 p.m. Tour the Webb House and see the renovated George Washington bedroom, where America’s most famous general stayed in 1781.

Time : 10 a.m. to 4 pm.
Admission : Free
Phone : 860-529-0612

Revolutionary War Encampment – Wethersfield, CT
May 26, 2012 to May 26, 2012
Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum, 211 Main Street
Wethersfield, CT

See the Fifth Connecticut Regiment in Colonial costume, with demonstrations of marching and musket firing, 18th-century open-fire cookery, and harp and dulcimer music. Children can to learn to march and perform drills with wooden muskets. The British attack at 1 p.m. A display of the medical techniques used in the late 1700s, and an exhibit of period clothing and fashions will be featured. While at the encampment, tour the Webb House and see the renovated George Washington bedroom. Information: www.webb-deane-stevens.org

Time : 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission : Free
Phone : 860-529-0612

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

Evening Lantern Walk -- New Harbor, ME
May 26, 2012 to May 26, 2012
Colonial Pemaquid State Historical Site Pemaquid Harbor
New Harbor, ME

Step into the past as you tour a 17th-century village and meet an 18th-century soldier on duty at Fort William Henry. Rain date is May 27. Information: www.friendsofcolonialpemaquid.org.

Time : 8:30 p.m.
Admission : No admission fee. Donations are welcome.
Phone : 207-677-2423

Memorial Day Weekend Concert: Maine St. Andrews Pipes & Drums -- New Harbor, ME
May 26, 2012 to May 26, 2012
Colonial Pemaquid State Historical Site, Pemaquid Harbor
New Harbor , ME

Enjoy an outdoor concert of traditional tunes of the British Isles performed by a kilted band from Ellsworth, ME. On the grounds of Fort William Henry. Information: www.friendsofcolonialpemaquid.org

Time : 2 p.m.
Admission : No admission fees.
Phone : 207-677-2423

1876 Decoration Day – Mystic, CT
May 28, 2012 to May 28, 2012
Mystic Seaport, 75 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic, CT

Mystic Seaport observances will begin t Fishtown Chapel with the Roll of the Dead at 10:30 a.m. At noon, tolling steeple bells from the Greenmanville Church will invite visitors inside for a brief memorial service and hymns. At 1 p.m., a uniformed color guard playing a funeral dirge and citizens of 1876 Greenmanville will lead a solemn procession to Middle Wharf for the playing of Taps and a wreath laying upon the Mystic River. The day's observances conclude at 3 p.m. with a gathering in the Seamen's Friend Society Reading Room. Information: www.mysticseaport.org

Time : 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Admission : Free with museum admission.
Phone : 860-572-0711

Our Old House Festival at the Moffatt-Ladd House – Portsmouth, NH
June 2, 2012 to June 2, 2012
Moffatt-Ladd House and Garden, 154 Market Street
Portsmouth, NH

The festival will feature workshops and demonstrations throughout the house and garden about timber framing; colors and textiles; historic furnishings and decorative arts; herbs and flowers for the 18th century garden; bees and beekeeping in the 18th and 19th centuries; lighting the harbor in the 18th century; flower arranging; historic archaeology, and caring for the museum's trees. Family and children's activities like pirate crafts, treasure hunts, and making marbled paper and writing with a quill pen will be ongoing throughout the festival. On sale will be heirloom plants from the garden. The celebration culminates with a concert in the 18th-century warehouse at 4:45 p.m. Information: www.moffattladd.org/calendar.html

Time : 1 to 4:30 p.m.; concert at 4:45 p.m.
Phone : 603-436-8221

Gaspee Days Colonial Encampment – Pawtuxet Village, Warwick, RI
June 8, 2012 to June 10, 2012
Pawtuxet Park, Narragansett Parkway
Warwick, RI

This encampment gives visitors a feel for colonial military life as dozens of militia camp out for the weekend in authentic Revolutionary style. Hosted by the Pawtuxet Rangers. Information: www.gaspee.com

Time : Friday, 6 p.m. to Sunday, 4 p.m.
Admission : Free.
Phone : 401-781-1772

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

Saco’s 250th Anniversary – Saco, ME
June 9, 2012 to July 18, 2012
Various locations
Saco , ME

The Saco Sesquibicentennial Celebration opens on June 9 at 10 a.m. with a parade that will kick off a month-long series of events, including a city-wide historic scavenger hunt, an authentic encampment, horse-drawn historic tours, guided historic walking tours, open houses, a two-day street fair and much more. Information: www.sacomaine.org

Phone : 207-282-4191

Architecture Bus Tour of the East Bay -- Bristol and Warren, RI
June 9, 2012 to June 9, 2012
Linden Place Mansion, 500 Hope Street
Bristol, RI

Explore some of Bristol and Warren’s most beautiful 19th-century houses and churches by architect Russell Warren during this bus tour. Tour highlights include commentary by noted architect and historian, Lombard Pozzi, inside looks through several Warren-designed homes, as well as tours of two houses of worship: Warren Baptist Church and the Greek Revival style St. Mark’s Church. Reservations are required and the tour is limited to 30 guests. Information: www.lindenplace.org

Time : 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission : The cost for the tour, including transportation and a picnic lunch is $30
Phone : 401-253-0390

Bristol Tales of the Slave & Rum Trade Walking Tour -- Bristol, RI
June 23, 2012 to June 23, 2012
Linden Place, 500 Hope Street
Bristol, RI

The guided tour will take place on Saturday, June 23 at 10:00am and will begin at Linden Place, the Federal-style mansion built by architect Russell Warren for George DeWolf, in downtown Bristol. The tour will then continue through the center of historic Bristol and down to the waterfront on Thames Street, pointing out significant sites tied to Bristol’s lengthy and profitable involvement in the slave trade. Information: www.lindenplace.org/events.htm

Time : 10 a.m.
Admission : $15, includes a complimentary drink at the DeWolf Tavern
Phone : 401-253-0390

Native American Heritage Festival -- Vergennes, VT
June 23, 2012 to June 24, 2012
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, 4472 Basin Harbor Road
Vergennes, VT

Discover the vibrant Native culture of the Champlain Region as members of Abenaki tribes present singing, drumming, dancing, wampum readings, craft demonstrations, and other traditions. With museum admission. Sign up in advance for "Paddle to Prehistory." Information: http://lcmm.org

Time : 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission : Adult, $10; seniors, $9; students age 5-17, $6
Phone : 802-475-2022

Colonial Games, Crafts & Tours at Smith-Appleby House -- Smithfield, RI
June 30, 2012 to June 30, 2012
Smith-Appleby House Museum, 220 Stillwater Road
Smithfield, RI

At Colonial Games, Crafts & Tours kids are invited to learn and play colonial games and make crafts just like children of long ago. Hosted by volunteers in 18th century costume, children can spend the afternoon practicing being graceful playing Graces, running and rolling a hoop with a stick, learning Colonial dances, making stencils and other crafts — and touring the historic landmark home to experience what daily life was like in the 18th century. Information: www.smithapplebyhouse.org

Time : 1-4 p.m.
Admission : $5 donation for adults; children admitted free.

Op Sail 2012 -- Niantic and New London, CT
July 6, 2012 to July 9, 2012
Downtown Niantic and New London
Niantic and New London, CT

This event is part of a national observance of the bicentennial of the War of 1812. There will be a parade of sail and U.S Navy ships, along wih a gigantic fireworks show, July 7, and ship visits July 7 and 8 in New London. It takes place along side of New London's Sailfest harbor celebration. Information and schedule of events: www.OpSail2012CT.org.

Admission : Free

The Ocean State Tall Ships Festival -- Newport, RI
July 6, 2012 to July 9, 2012
Various Locations in Newport Waterfront
Newport, RI

In July of 2012, the Tall Ships will sail into Newport Harbor once again for the Ocean State Tall Ships Festival. As an official host port for the Tal Ships Challenge series on the Atlantic Coast, Newport will welcome hundreds of thousands of spectators and visitors. The scenic and historic waterfront of Newport is the idyllic setting to observe the splendor of the Tall Ships. Families delight in the majesty of the Parade of Sail through Newport Harbor. This event will also feature exhibits, food, music, and entertainment. Children especially enjoy boarding these remarkable vessels, and the opportunity to meet international crew members provides all visitors with insight into the many unique cultures that have helped to shape the past and future of sailing. Information: http://oceanstatetallships.com/

Time : Various; consult website
Phone : 401-847-6787

Living History Event New Hampshire -- Hillsborough, NH
August 18, 2012 to August 19, 2012
Jones Road, President Franklin Pierce Historic Site, downtown Hillsborough, Hillsborough Center
Hillsborough, NH

Join hundreds of reenactors from the French and Indian War and Civil War; Benjamin Franklin portrayed by Dean Bennett; the 2nd South Carolina String Band; and many more talented musicians, storytellers, and performers as they bring four action packed sites. Take a horse and buggy ride, visit the President Franklin Pierce Homestead, try your hand on an antique tabletop printing press, pan for gold, watch a pottery or blacksmith demo, and eat some fine home cooking. Information: www.LivingHistoryEventNH.com

Time : 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission : Adults, $10; seniors over age 64, $8; youth age 6-17, $5
Phone : 603-464-5858

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

Vermont Open Studio Weekend – Statewide, VT
May 26, 2012 to May 27, 2012
VT

Vermont’s natural scenic beauty is enhanced each spring when the work of more than 285 Vermont artists and craftspeople can be seen firsthand during Vermont’s annual Open Studio Weekend. Open Studio Weekend is a statewide celebration of the visual arts and the creative process in which Vermont artists and craftspeople invite the public to visit their studios during Memorial Day Weekend. Information: www.vermontcrafts.com.

White Mountains Inn to Inn Herb Tour 2012 -- North Conway, NH
June 2, 2012 to June 3, 2012
White Mountains, Mt. Washington Valley
North Conway, NH

Savor the glories of spring in the White Mountains with the annual Spring Herb Tour. Visit 10 premier inns in the White Mountains and learn all about fresh herbs -- their uses, history, and versatility. Enjoy delicious treats made up of select herbs and take home recipes and samples. Information: www.countryinnsinthewhitemountains.com/spring-herb-tour.htm

Time : 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission : $20 per person
Phone : 603-356-6707

Andrew Wyeth: Looking Beyond – West Hartford, CT
March 24, 2012 to June 20, 2012
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main Street
Hartford, CT

Exhibit takes its inspiration from three major paintings in the museum's collection, each defined by a distinct use of perspective. These works will be exhibited alongside rarely seen preparatory studies. Additional loans further explore Wyeth's use of windows and open doors to invite viewers to look into a distant realm. Exhibit open through July 22. Information: www.wadsworthatheneum.org

Time : Wednesday-Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., First Thursdays 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Admission : Free with museum admission
Phone : 860- 278-2670

The Games – Greenwich, CT
March 24, 2012 to June 30, 2012
Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive
Greenwich, CT

The first of two exhibitions celebrating this summer’s 30th Olympiad in London, The Games showcases modern sports in an interactive exhibition that premieres SuperBodies, a 3D animation and original video production. The Games will feature fun, hands-on exploratory stations and athletic gear including boxing gloves, javelins, and timing and other devices that record participants’ strength and reaction times. Exhibit open through August 12. Information: brucemuseum.org/

Time : Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m.- 5 p.m.
Admission : Adults $7, seniors and students $6, children (under 5) free
Phone : 203-869-0376

"Titanic – 12,450 Feet Below" at Mystic Aquarium – Mystic, CT
April 12, 2012 to June 15, 2012
Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration, 55 Coogan Blvd.
Mystic, CT

This exhibit, opening at the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, is a collaboration between oceanographic explorer Dr. Robert Ballard and Tim Delaney, a former Walt Disney designer. Bringing the legendary vessel’s timeless history to life, “Titanic – 12,450 Feet Below” captivates minds with a glowing iceberg that is cold to the touch, a bi-level adventure area inspired by Titanic’s engine room, hands-on experiences that unfold Titanic’s lingering mysteries, and modern deep-sea technology that led to Titanic’s eventual discovery. This permanent exhibit opens April 12, 2012. Information: www.mysticaquarium.org/titanic

Time : Open daily
Admission : Adults, $29; seniors over age 60, $26; children age 3-17, $21.
Phone : 860-572-5955

The Victorian Wardrobe Revealed: 1840-1900 – Newport, RI
April 18, 2012 to June 15, 2012
Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI

Arranged chronologically, each garment reveals a story about fashion history and production. The exhibition also traces developments in the way clothing was manufactured and purchased. In the early 1800s women often made their own clothing or commissioned it from a seamstress. Department stores emerged by the middle of the century, offering broad inventories of fashionable ready-made clothing at affordable prices. The textiles on display encompass the full spectrum of this progression. Exhibit is on display through November 16, 2012. Information and tickets: www.NewportMansions.org. .

Time : Rosecliff is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through November 16, except during the Newport Flower Show, June 21-24

Reflections on the Titanic – Norwalk, CT
April 26, 2012 to June 22, 2012
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Avenue
Norwalk, CT

A juried exhibition where participating artists will examine one of the most poignant moments in the history of modern technology and travel and offer their own interpretation of the RMS Titanic and the Edwardian era. Opening reception, April 26, from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Reservation required for reception. Information: www.lockwoodmathewsmansion.com

Time : Wednesday-Sunday noon-4 p.m.
Admission : Free
Phone : 203-838-9799

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

The Draw of the Normandy Coast (1860–1960) at the Portland Museum of Art – Portland, ME
June 14, 2012 to July 30, 2012
The Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square
Portland, ME

This exhibition will focus on the impressive Normandy coast which proved to be an artistic crucible for European and American artists during the course of the 19th and 20th centuries. Geographically convenient to Paris, accessible by train, with dramatic cliffs and rock formations, and picturesque and active ports, Normandy was an attractive haven. Realists, Impressionists, Neo-Impressionists, Fauves, Cubists, and Surrealists all gravitated to the area. On view through September 3. Information: www.portlandmuseum.org.

Time : Daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; open until 9 p.m. on Friday
Admission : Adults, $12; seniors and students, $10; youth ages 13 to 17, $6

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

Maine Landscapes by Frederic Church – Portland, ME
June 30, 2012 to August 15, 2012
The Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square
Portland, ME

This summer the Portland Museum of Art will present "Maine Sublime: Frederic Edwin Church's Landscapes of Mount Desert and Mount Katahdin," an exhibition exploring the half-century during which the famed American landscape painter, traveled to and was inspired by the landscapes of Maine. The exhibition is on view June 30 through September 30, 2012. Information: portlandmuseum.org.

Time : Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; open until 9 p.m. on Friday
Admission : Adults, $12; seniors and students, $10; youth ages 13 to 17, $6
Phone : 207-775-6148

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

Bayou n' Boogie Festival -- Sterling, CT
May 25, 2012 to May 27, 2012
177 Gibson Hill Road
Sterling, CT

Picturesque views set the stage for three days of hot Louisiana music. The festival takes place rain or shine with a covered dance pavilion and large wood dance floor. Two indoor and outdoor stages for continuous music. A large variety of food and beverage will be available. Artists in 2012 include Leroy Thomas & the Zydeco Roadrunners, Ruben Moreno & Re-Evolution Zydeco Band, The Revelers, Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic, Sidewalk Zydeco, Jeffery Broussard & the Creole Cowboys Mitch Woods & the Rocket 88's, Harper, more. Information: www.bayounboogiefest.com

Time : Noon to 11 p.m
Admission : $25-$45
Phone : 401-965-0849

Full House: Tribute to J. Geils Band -- Plymouth, NH
May 25, 2012 to May 25, 2012
Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 South Main Street
Plymouth , NH

Danny Klein played bass for one of the biggest bands in the world for nearly two decades, played stadiums, had huge hits, closed the fabled Fillmore East and went on an unforgettable world tour opening for the Rolling Stones. A founding member of the Boston-based J. Geils Band, Klein anchored the R&B-drenched sound that sold millions of albums and became one of the first acts to savor the sweet success of radio rockers who found a home on MTV. Information: http://flyingmonkeynh.com

Time : 7:30 p.m.
Admission : Tickets start at $18
Phone : 603-536-2551

ZZ Top & 3 Doors Down with Gretchen Wilson – Manchester, NH
May 25, 2012 to May 25, 2012
Verizon Wireless Arena, 555 Elm Street
Manchester , NH

The Gang of Outlaws Tour brings three leaders of their respective genres together for performances that wll be fabulous. Information: www.verizonwirelessarena.com

Time : 7 p.m.
Admission : $69.50, $59.50, and $39.50
Phone : 603-644-5000

Tomorrow Never Knows (A Beatles Tribute) -- White River Junction, VT
May 25, 2012 to May 25, 2012
188 South Main Street
White River Junction, VT

Celebrating the music of The Beatles. Information: www.tupelohall.com

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $15
Phone : 603-437-5100

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

Memorial Day Weekend Concert by Maine St. Andrews Pipes & Drums -- New Harbor, ME
May 26, 2012 to May 26, 2012
Colonial Pemaquid State Historical Site, Pemaquid Harbor
New Harbor, ME

Enjoy an outdoor concert of traditional tunes of the British Isles performed by a kilted band from Ellsworth. On the grounds of Fort William Henry. Information: www.friendsofcolonialpemaquid.org

Time : 2 p.m.
Admission : No admission fees. Donations are welcome
Phone : 207-677-2423

Memorial Day Weekend Concert: Maine St. Andrews Pipes & Drums -- New Harbor, ME
May 26, 2012 to May 26, 2012
Colonial Pemaquid State Historical Site, Pemaquid Harbor
New Harbor , ME

Enjoy an outdoor concert of traditional tunes of the British Isles performed by a kilted band from Ellsworth, ME. On the grounds of Fort William Henry. Information: www.friendsofcolonialpemaquid.org

Time : 2 p.m.
Admission : No admission fees.
Phone : 207-677-2423

Entrain -- Intervale, NH
May 26, 2012 to May 26, 2012
Theater in the Wood, 41 Observatory Way
Intervale, NH

Epic in sound and kaleidoscopic in vision, the eclectic Martha's Vineyard-based six piece Entrain has been thrilling critics and fans alike since its inception. "We wanna create music that makes people feel good. When we look out from the stage, all we see is smiling faces and bodies moving. You can't beat that feeling," says drummer Tom Major. Information: www.theaterinthewood.org

Time : Doors open at 7 p.m.; concert at 7:30 p,m.
Admission : $20 in advance, $25 day of show
Phone : 603-356-9980

The Ron Noyes Band-- Londonderry, NH
May 26, 2012 to May 26, 2012
Tupelo Music Hall, 2 Young Road
Londonderry, NH

Ron Noyes has been called "One of the best American Songwriters...'' (Radio Italy). With world-wide radio play, the Ron Noyes Band is described as emotive, unique, and timely. Their blend of roots rock, funk, singer-songwriter, and soul creates a sound that is touted in 12 countries. Information: www.tupelohalllondonderry.com 8 p.m. $25 603-437-5100

Jon Pousette-Dart Band --White River Junction, VT
May 26, 2012 to May 26, 2012
188 South Main Street
White River Junction, VT 05001

The Pousette-Dart Band earned place in American music in the 1970s, playing with acts like The Byrds, Bonnie Raitt, Little Feat, The Eagles, James Taylor, The J. Geils Band, Eddie Money, Manfred Mann, Jonathan Edwards, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Emmylou Harris, Gary Wright, Robert Palmer,Randy Newman, Journey, Billy Joel, and more. Information: www.tupelohallvermont.com/

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $30
Phone : 603-437-5100

Gang of Outlaws Tour-- Mashantucket, CT
May 27, 2012 to May 27, 2012
MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods, Trolley Line Blvd.
Mashantucket, CT

The Gang of Outlaws Tour will showcase three leaders of their respective genres – the legendary ZZ Top, rock phenoms 3 Doors Down, and country-rock star Gretchen Wilson. ZZ Top, “That Little Ol’ Band from Texas”, leads Gang of Outlaws Tour. ZZ Top will be partnering up with southern alternative rock’s hugely successful 3 Doors Down, straight out of Escatawpa, Mississippi. Rounding out the bill in fine-style is Gretchen Wilson. Her breakthrough hit, “Redneck Woman” is well known as the anthem of southern sass and femininity. Information: foxwoods.com

Time : 7 p.m.
Admission : Starting at $70
Phone : 800-200-2882

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

Leo Kottke – Plymouth, NH
June 1, 2012 to June 1, 2012
Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 South Main Street
Plymouth , NH

Leo Kottke draws on not just folk, but also blues and jazz music in his original, finger-picking acoustic style on both six and twelve-string guitars. He entertains his audiences with his musical virtuoso and incredible humor.When he picks up a steel-stringed guitar, his fingers race across the strings with uncommon speed, developing a deep, churning groove that can at times sound like several people playing at once. Information: http://flyingmonkeynh.com

Time : 7:30 p.m.
Admission : Tickets start at $35
Phone : 603-536-2551

The James Cotton Band -- Londonderry, NH
June 1, 2012 to June 1, 2012
Tupelo Music Hall, 2 Young Road
Londonderry, NH

Superharp James Cotton has always been known for having one of the best bands in the business. You will have a memorable evening with an international treasure and a true Living Legend of the Blues. Information: www.tupelohalllondonderry.com

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $35
Phone : 603-437-5100

Frost and Fire Concert --Ripton, VT
June 1, 2012 to June 1, 2012
Ripton Community Church, Route 125
Ripton, VT

Traditional Celtic & New England Music. Fiddles, bagpipes, piano, concertina, and other instruments along with vocals. Known for their infectious enthusiasm, consummate musicianship and luscious arrangements.

Time : 7-9 p.m.
Admission : $10
Phone : 802-388-1634

Boogie Wonder Band with a 70's Disco Dance Party -- West Norfolk, CT
June 2, 2012 to June 2, 2012
Infinity Hall, 20 Greenwoods Road
West Norfolk , CT

The BWB is charging full steam ahead, bringing disco to the people and spreading the word…Supercool! The Band’s show is distinguished by its blazing style, its multicolored costumes and its contagious energy! This 11 member group never leaves anything to chance! So come feel the good vibes and get down with the Boogie. Information: www.infinityhall.com

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $35, $50
Phone : 860-542-5531

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

Leon Redbone -- Londonderry, NH
June 2, 2012 to June 2, 2012
Tupelo Music Hall, 2 Young Road
Londonderry, NH

While his gravelly baritone and omnipresent fedora, dark glasses and Groucho Marx moustache made him one of the more distinct and recognizable characters in popular music, little is known about the neo-vaudeville crooner Leon Redbone. Throughout his career, he steadfastly refused to divulge any information about his background or personal life. Information: www.tupelohalllondonderry.com

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $35
Phone : 603-437-5100

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

Dar Williams -- West Norfolk, CT
June 7, 2012 to June 7, 2012
Infinity Hall, 20 Greenwoods Road
West Norfolk , CT

The sizable body of work accumulated by celebrated writer/artist Dar Williams is a continuing narrative of her life — what she’s experienced and what she’s observed during her years of intensive touring. Throughout her career, Williams has employed a reporter’s keen eye and a fiction writer’s feel for nuance in her music. Information: www.infinityhall.com 8 p.m. $40, $45, $60 860-542-5531

Blast From the Bayou Cajun Zydeco Festival 2012 -- Preston, CT
June 7, 2012 to June 10, 2012
Strawberry Park, 42 Pierce Road
Preston, CT

Four days of great music with Cajun cuisine, music workshops, and dance workshops with instruction on the Cajun 2 Step, Cajun Jitterbug, and Basic Zydeco from expert dance instructors and plenty of room to dance to the authentic Louisiana bands. The 2012 line-up will feature a terrific mix of Cajun & Zydeco dance bands. Six bands will be making the migration north from the southern bayous, with additional regional performers from throughout the northeast. Campsites available. Information: www.strawberrypark.net/cajun-zydeco-festival/

Admission : Adults, $30-$115, depending on day and whether or not camping is included
Phone : 860-886-1944

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

Melissa Etheridge – Mashantucket, CT
June 10, 2012 to June 10, 2012
MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods, Trolley Line Blvd.
Mashantucket, CT

Catapulting onto the music scene with the release of her 1988, self-titled debut, Melissa Etheridge was invited to perform on the 1989 Grammy Awards. Using her characteristic bluesy vocal style and riveting stage presence, Etheridge quickly earned a strong following, built around memorable originals like “Bring Me Some Water,” “No Souvenirs,” and “Ain’t it Heavy,” for which she won a Grammy in 1992.

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $25, $35 and $45
Phone : 800-200-2882

Dickey Betts & Great Southern – West Norfolk, CT
June 10, 2012 to June 10, 2012
Infinity Hall, 20 Greenwoods Road
West Norfolk , CT

Dickey Betts, a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, has one of the most distinctive voices in music today. Known as one of the most influential guitar players of all time, Betts has mastered a seamless style of lyrical melody and rhythm -- marrying country, jazz, blues, and rock into one unparalleled sound. Information: www.infinityhall.com

Time : 4 and 7:30 p.m.
Admission : $70, $90
Phone : 860-542-5531

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

Community Concert with Simply Swing -- Berlin, NH
June 14, 2012 to June 14, 2012
Gazebo at Veterans Park
Berlin, CT

A 10-piece swing orchestra featuring Vivian LaRosa, Simply Swing performs danceable favorites from the Big Band and Swing Dance eras. Rain site: Berlin Senior Center. Information: www.simplyswingmusic.com

Time : 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Admission : Free; bring a lawn chair or blanket.
Phone : 860-989-9217

Peter Mulvey with Andy Friedman -- West Norfolk, CT
June 15, 2012 to June 15, 2012
Infinity Hall, 20 Greenwoods Road
West Norfolk , CT

Over the past 20 years, Mulvey has pursued a restless, eclectic path as a writer and musician - immersing himself in Tin Pan Alley jazz, modern acoustic, poetry, narrative, and Americana stylings. Relentlessly touring as a headliner, he has shared the stage with luminaries such as Emmylou Harris, Richard Thompson, Ani DiFranco, Indigo Girls, and Greg Brown. Information: www.infinityhall.com

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $20, $30
Phone : 860-542-5531

Live at Sunset Concerts at EcoTarium -- Worcester, MA
June 15, 2012 to July 27, 2012
222 Harrington Way
Worcester, MA

Live music on the EcoTarium grounds is a Worcester tradition and one of the region’s most popular summer events. Concerts run weekly on Friday evenings through July 27. There will be no concert during the week of July 4. Information: www.ecotarium.org. Schedule:
June 15 - Dan Gabel and the Abletones. Travel back in time with an 18-piece Big Band, led by trombonist Dan Gabel and featuring the elegant vocals of Amanda Carr. The Abletones are the real deal - a Big Band that looks and sounds just like the 1930s and 1940s.
June 22 - Roomful of Blues. Get ready for a heel-clicking night of fu when Roomful of Blues brings its combination of jump, swing, blues, R&B and soul.
June 29 - Lake Street Dive. Blending propulsive grooves, brilliant vocals, and evocative song craft into their own infectious indie-pop sound, this quartet is a joy both to listen to and watch.
July 13 - Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas. No one does traditional Southern Louisiana Creole roots music like these accordion-driven Zydeco masters.
July 20 - James Montgomery Blues Band. When blues legend James Montgomery plays the harmonica, he brings it on home. With gritty vocals, sizzling tunes, and energetic shows he is one of the most dynamic performers on the music scene.
July 27 - Bellevue Cadillac. Take a musical road trip from 20's hot jazz to New Orleans R&B up through the swing era of the ‘30s and ‘40s to early rock. Bellevue Cadillac is jazz, gospel, blues, soul, swing, and rock & roll all wrapped up in one great show.

Time : Music is 6:30-8:30 p.m., gates open at 5:30 p.m.
Admission : $18 per person; children under age 12, free

Preservation Hall Jazz Band – Portsmouth, NH
June 15, 2012 to June 15, 2012
The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut Street
Portsmouth, NH

Named for the venerable music venue in the heart of the French Quarter, this “quintessential New Orleans institution” (NYTimes) has traveled the world since the early 60s perpetuating the art form of New Orleans Jazz. Whether performing at Carnegie Hall or Lincoln Center or for British or Thai royalty, their music embodies a joyful timeless spirit. Information: www.themusichall.org.

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $39, $33
Phone : 603-436-2400

Preservation Hall Jazz Band – Portsmouth, NH
June 15, 2012 to June 15, 2012
The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut Street
Portsmouth, NH

Named for the venerable music venue in the heart of the French Quarter, this “quintessential New Orleans institution” (NYTimes) has traveled the world since the early 60s perpetuating the art form of New Orleans Jazz. Whether performing at Carnegie Hall or Lincoln Center or for British or Thai royalty, their music embodies a joyful timeless spirit.

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $39; $33
Phone : 603-436-2400

Crosby, Stills & Nash -- Providence, RI
June 15, 2012 to June 15, 2012
Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset Street
Providence, RI

More than four decades since Crosby, Stills & Nash first harmonized in Laurel Canyon, and played their first-ever concert as a trio at the legendary Woodstock festival, its members continue a creative partnership that is one of the most influential and enduring in music. Information: www.ppacri.org

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $59, $69, $79, $89
Phone : 401- 421-2787

Brook Bluegrass Festival --
June 16, 2012 to June 16, 2012
Ball Field, Route 109
Belvidere, VT

This one-day fest is a great way to spend the day as a family listening to live music and eating great food. Performances by Jimmy Gaudreau & Moondi Klein, Bluegrass Revisited, Big Spike Bluegrass, Cardigan Mountain Tradition, Bob Degree & The Bluegrass Storm, and Modern Bluegrass Quintet. No camping, pets or glass. Information; www.belviderecommunityclub.org

Time : 11 a.m to 8 p.m
Admission : $15, children under age 12 admitted free; free parking
Phone : 802-644-2498

Fiona Apple – Mashantucket, CT
June 22, 2012 to June 22, 2012
MGM Grand, Trolley Line Blvd.
Mashantucket, CT

Grammy-winning artist Fiona Apple is widely recognized for her captivating and expressive performances. Apple made her debut at age 19 with 1996’s Tidal, which is certified triple Platinum. Rolling Stone named her “Artist of the Year” in 1997 and in 1998 she won a Grammy for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance for one of the album’s singles, “Criminal.” Her album “When the Pawn…”followed in 1999, and was hailed by Entertainment Weekly as “the work of an original.” Information: www.foxwoods.com.

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $30, $40 and $50
Phone : 800-200-2882

Con Brio in Concert – North Bennington, VT
June 22, 2012 to June 22, 2012
Vermont Arts Exchange's Sage Street Mill, 29 Sage Street
North Bennington, VT

Powered by the strikingly soulful vocals of Xandra Corpora, San Francisco’s Con Brio (“with vigor or spirit”) blends old-school grit with new-school sophistication for a sound that’s wholly its own acoustic jazz-blues-soul-folk fusion. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/241154

Time : $18 and $22
Admission : Concert at 8 pm, doors open at 7 p.m.
Phone : 802-442-5549

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

Tom Schena Band w/ Martin England & The Reconstructed -- Strafford, NH
June 23, 2012 to June 23, 2012
569 Province Road
Strafford, NH

Tom Schena's latest project with a full band will take the stage for 90 minutes! Martin England is our guest artist who plays frequently with many different musicians. Listen on ReverbNation.com and Facebook. Information: www.wickedcoolmusic.com

Time : 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Admission : Tickets: $20 (or more suggested donation)
Phone : 603-566-0755

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

Lori Diamond and Fred Abatelli open for John Gorka -- Londonderry, NH
June 29, 2012 to June 29, 2012
Tupelo Music Hall, 2 Young Road
Londonderry, NH

She started out singing in Chicago bars. Then, barely out of high school, Lucy Kaplansky took off for New York City. There she found a fertile community of songwriters and performers - Suzanne Vega, John Gorka, Bill Morrissey, Cliff Eberhardt, and others. Information: www.tupelohalllondonderry.com

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $18
Phone : 603-437-5100

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

An Evening with Billy Bragg – Portsmouth, NH
June 30, 2012 to June 30, 2012
The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut Street
Portsmouth, NH

Billy Bragg, described by The Times as a British “national treasure,”celebrates Woody Guthrie’s 100th birthday by exploring and expanding the Guthrie song book. Expect an indelible evening of consciousness raising. Information: www.themusichall.org/

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $32, $26
Phone : 603-436-2400

Scotty McCreery --Webster
July 1, 2012 to July 1, 2012
200 Gore Road
Webster, MA

America fell in love with Scotty McCreery in 2011 when he appeared on American Idol and immediately made a name for himself with his deep and undeniably country voice, strong sense of self, small-town roots, and unwavering integrity and conviction. Information: www.indianranch.com

Time : 2-5 p.m.
Admission : Reserved Tickets: $40.00, $35.00General Admission: $27.50Adv. General Admission: valid until June 17 - $22.50Children’s Tickets: $16.25

LL Bean 100th Anniversary Concert -- Freeport, ME
July 5, 2012 to July 5, 2012
LL Bean Discovery Park, Morse Street
Freeport, ME

Matt Savage, renowned jazz pianist, celebrates the 100th Anniversary of LL Bean with a special outdoor performance. Joining him will be his sidemen of 11 years: John Funkhouser on bass and Steve Silverstein on drums.

Time : 6:15 p.m.
Admission : Free and open to the public

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

Joe Cocker and Huey Lewis & the News – Mashantucket, CT
August 4, 2012 to August 4, 2012
MGM Grand Theater, Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 Trolley Line Blvd.
Mashantucket, CT

This double bill provides two distinctive talents combined for a diverse rock-and-roll concert. Joe Cocker is an English Rock and Blues performer who first came to popularity in the 1960s. He is most known for his gritty voice and a host of classic hits including his number one hit song “Up Where We Belong.” The American rock band out of California, Huey Lewis & the News, hit the charts in the 1980s and early ‘90s, landing 19 top-ten singles on the Billboard charts. The band’s greatest success came in the form of its number-one album, “Sports.” Information and tickets: www.foxwoods.com

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $50, $60 and $75
Phone : 800-200-2882

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

Spring Birdwalks at Hammonasset State Park -- Madison, CT
April 14, 2012 to June 16, 2012
Begin at the Audubon Shop, 907 Boston Post Road
Madison, CT

See migratory shorebirds, songbirds and bird of prey at Connecticut's premier birding site. Easy, level terrain, dress for the weather, bring binoculars. Information: www.theaudubonshop.com

Time : Saturday only, 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Admission : $4
Phone : 203-245-9056

WaterFire – Providence, RI
May 21, 2012 to September 29, 2012
WaterPlace Park at Finance Way / Francis Street / Memorial Blvd
Providence, RI

WaterFire is a public, outdoor, nighttime art event that takes place on selected dates in spring, summer, and fall at WaterPlace Park, on the three rivers that meet in Providence downtown. Wood-fueled bonfires are lit in as many as 80 raised braziers that are situated in the center of the rivers. Recorded instrumental music is broadcast throughout the park. The fragrant scent of wood smoke, the flickering firelight on the arched bridges, the silhouettes of the fire tenders passing by the flames, the torch-lit vessels traveling down the river, and the enchanting music from around the world engage all the senses and emotions of people strolling the paths of Waterplace Park. Check Waterfire website for start times, which shift with sunset. Information: www.waterfire.org
WaterFire dates in 2012:
Basin Waterfire lightings on May 21 and June 1;
Full WaterFire lightings on May 26, June 9, June 23, July 21, August 18, September 15, and September 29.

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

Tour de Heifer Bicycle Tour -- West Brattleboro, VT
June 3, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Lilac Ridge Farm 30 Covey Road
West Brattleboro, VT

The second annual Strolling of the Heifers Tour de Heifer is set for Sunday, June 3. The Tour is a trio of scenic farm-to-farm bicycle rides tailored to all levels of ability, with 10-mile, 30-mile and 60-mile routes. There is also a five-mile walking option. Information: www.strollingoftheheifers.com/parade-a-weekend-2012/tour-de-heifer

Time : 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission : See website for registration information
Phone : 802-380-0226

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

America's Cup World Series – Newport, RI
June 23, 2012 to July 1, 2012
Fort Adams State Park
Newport, RI

Newport is the final stop in the inaugural America’s Cup World Series, which will feature both fleet and match racing. The regatta will give the public an opportunity to watch the world’s top sailors compete in the state-of-the-art AC45 wing-sailed catamarans, which will be the first time the high-tech boats will be raced on the east coast of the United States. The highlight of each AC World Series stop is the spectacular, winner-takes-all, fleet race on final Sunday, where teams put points on the board to take the overall title.
Information: 401-845-9110 or visit www.americascup.com/en/events

Windjammer Days -- Boothbay Harbor, ME
June 24, 2012 to June 27, 2012
Downtown Boothbay Harbor
Boothbay Harbor, ME

Enjoy the beauty of fully rigged windjammers sailing into Boothbay Harbor. Four days of family fun, sailboat race, golf tournament, pancake breakfasts, waterfront concerts, art & craft fair, hometown street parade, antique boat parade and fireworks over the harbor. Information: www.boothbayharbor.com/windjammer-days/

Time : 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Admission : Free
Phone : 207-633-2353

Small Boat Festival at the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum-- Vergennes, Vt
July 21, 2012 to July 22, 2012
4472 Basin Harbor Road
Vergennes, VT

Lake-friendly family event at the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. Longboat try-outs; Live music by Rick Norcross; Boat and outboard motor restoration demos. Saturday: 3-mile Challenge Race (entry fee includes museum admission). Sunday: Kids’ Duct Tape Regatta. Information: http://lcmm.org

Time : 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission : Adults, $10; senior, $9; students age 5-17, $6
Phone : 802-475-2022

Memorial Day Parade – Old Orchard Beach, ME
May 26, 2012 to May 26, 2012
Old Orchard Beach, ME

The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion and Town of Old Orchard Beach co-host this annual parade. Information: www.oldorchardbeachmaine.com/Activity.htm

Time : 1 p.m. 207-934-5714
Phone : 207-934-5714

Memorial Day Parade – Lincoln, RI
May 28, 2012 to May 28, 2012
Smithfield Avenue
Lincoln, RI

Annual military and civic parade to honor local war heroes. Parade marches along Smithfield Avenue.

Time : 10 a.m.
Phone : 401-333-1100

Memorial Day Parade – New Britain
May 30, 2012 to May 30, 2012
Broad Street to Franklin Square
New Britain, CT

This year's parade includes the Shriners Motor Patrol, classic army vehicles, jugglers, marching bands, Fife and Drum Corps, clowns, and much more. Information: www.new-britain.net

Time : 6 p.m.
Phone : 860-826-3360

Strolling of the Heifers Parade & Festival -- Brattleboro, VT
June 2, 2012 to June 2, 2012
Downtown Brattleboro, Main Street
Brattleboro, VT

A weekend of fun and education for the whole family, built around the world-famous agriculturally-themed Strolling of the Heifers Parade. Information: www.strollingoftheheifers.com

Time : 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission : Free
Phone : 802-380-0226

Gaspee Days Parade 2012 – Pawtuxet Village, Warwick, RI
June 9, 2012 to June 9, 2012
Narragansett Parkway
Warwick to Cranston through Pawtuxet Village, RI

The annual parade commemorates the Rhode Island colonists who burned the British schooner HMS Gaspee, in the first overt act leading to the American Revolutionary War! The parade features colonial fife and drum corps, Civil War era units, modern day drum and bugle corps, and much more. Information: www.gaspee.com

Time : 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Admission : Free
Phone : 401-781-1772

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

“Mame” -- East Haddam, CT
April 20, 2012 to July 1, 2012
Goodspeed Opera House, 6 Main Street
East Haddam , CT

Come along for the madcap adventures of Auntie Mame and her adoring nephew. Surrounded by an eccentric cast of characters, she overcomes tragedy and sails through life without missing a fad or a dance step. Jerry Herman’s score is packed with favorites “Bosom Buddies,” “We Need a Little Christmas” and more. Brimming with optimism and zest, Mame will keep you laughing. Information: www.goodspeed.org/

Time : Wednesday-Thursday, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 and 6:30 p.m.
Phone : 860-873-8668

WaterFire at the WaterPlace Park Basin – Providence, RI
April 21, 2012 to June 1, 2012
WaterPlace Park, Francis Street and Memorial Blvd.
Providence, RI

Three basin WaterFire lightings will kick off the 2012 WaterFire event season. All three lightings will light up the circle of 20 braziers in the Waterplace Park basin and the five braziers leading up to Providence Place. Dates are Saturday, April 21, starting at 8 p.m.; Monday, May 21, starting at 8:30 p.m.; Friday, June 1, starting at 8:30 p.m. Information: www.waterfire.org

“1984” – Pawtucket, RI
April 26, 2012 to May 27, 2012
The Gamm, 172 Exchange Street
Pawtucket, RI

War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength. The Gamm breathes fresh life into George Orwell’s landmark novel with a bold retelling of the political satirist’s hauntingly prophetic story. In a totalitarian world at war, with Big Brother watching and the Thought Police on his heels, Winston Smith clings stubbornly to his vision of a different future. What starts as an act of rebellion and hope rapidly unravels in a nightmare of doomed love, personal betrayal and the terrors of Room 101. Information: www.gammtheatre.org

Time : Times vary by performance. Please see website for dates and times of all performances.
Phone : 401-723-4266

“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

“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

"Amazing Grace" – Chester, CT
May 17, 2012 to June 10, 2012
The Norma Terris Theatre of the Goodspeed Opera House, 33 North Main Street
Chester, CT

Prepare to be swept away by this epic musical saga about John Newton, a rebellious slave trader, and the woman who never lost faith in him. While fighting the raging seas and his own despair, Newton’s life is suddenly transformed, igniting a quest to end the scourge of slavery. Based on a true story of the man who penned the world’s most recognizable song. Information: www.goodspeed.org

Time : Wednesday, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 and 6:30 p.m.
Admission : $43
Phone : 860-873-8668

“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

Always, Patsy Cline – Ogunquit, ME
May 23, 2012 to June 16, 2012
Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main Street
Ogunquit, ME

Down home country humor, true emotion and unforgettable hits of country music mega star Patsy Cline converge in this inspirational show told through the letters of her friend Louise Segar, portrayed by Sally Struthers in the star performance that started her love affair with the Ogunquit Playhouse 10 years ago. This funny and touching tribute celebrates the career and life of the singer of who died tragically in a plane crash in 1963. “Crazy,” “I Fall to Pieces,” “Sweet Dreams,” and “Walking After Midnight” are just a few of the 27 featured songs. Information: www.ogunquitplayhouse.org

Admission : Group rates are $46-$53 per ticket
Phone : 207-646-2402 ext. 252

“Motherhood the Musical” -- Providence, RI
May 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
Trinity Repertory Company, 201 Washington Street
Providence , RI

A baby is just the beginning. Motherhood is for life! It’s the joyous journey and loving look at the blessings and perils of being a mom. It’s climbing the emotional mountain only to find that there’s laundry at the top. It’s discovering how powerful your love can be and how quickly your children grow up. It’s helping them find their way and not losing yours. This hysterical and poignant four-woman musical is a must see for anyone who is, has, or knows a mom.
Information: 401-351-4242 or visit or visit www.trinityrep.com/

Time : Various; consult theater website
Admission : $44

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

Cirque du Soleil Presents Dralion -- Manchester, NH
May 30, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Verizon Arena, 555 Elm Street
Manchester, NH

Fusing the 3,000 year-old tradition of Chinese acrobatic arts with the multidisciplinary approach of Cirque du Soleil, Dralion draws its inspiration from Eastern philosophy and its never-ending quest for harmony between humans and nature. The show’s name is derived from its two emblematic creatures: the dragon, symbolizing the East, and the lion, symbolizing the West. In Dralion, the four elements that govern the natural order take on a human form. Information: www.verizonwirelessarena.com/default.asp or www.ticketmaster.com

Time : 7:30 p.m.
Admission : $147, $97, $77, $57, $37
Phone : 800-745-3000 or 603-644-5000

Cirque du Soleil – Manchester, NH
May 30, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Verizon Wireless Arena, 555 Elm Street Manchester
Manchester, NH

Fusing the 3,000 year-old tradition of Chinese acrobatic arts with the multidisciplinary approach of Cirque du Soleil, Dralion draws its inspiration from Eastern philosophy and its never-ending quest for harmony between humans and nature. Information: www.verizonwirelessarena.com

Time : Wednesday-Saturday, 7:30; Saturday, 3:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1 and 5 p.m.
Admission : $147, $97, $77, $57 or $37
Phone : 603-644-3000

“The Last of the Red Hot Lovers” – Ivoryton, CT
June 6, 2012 to June 24, 2012
Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 North Main Street
Ivoryton , CT

Pity the good guy. You know the one — the man who fell in love with his high school sweetheart and knew no other girl before he married. Now that a couple of decades have passed and he’s still with his wife, he’s convinced he’s missed a great deal. Neil Simon wrote one of his best plays about this husband. The Last of the Red Hot Lovers introduces us to Barney Cashman, a old restaurateur, who decides he needs to take a break from his 23-year-old marriage. Behind plentiful laughs is a tender portrayal of a decent fellow who just can’t succeed in sinning. Information: www.ivorytonplayhouse.org.

Time : Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.; Wednesday and Sunday at 2 p.m.
Admission : Adults, $40; seniors, $35; students, $20; children, $15
Phone : 860-767-7318

The Second City’s Laugh Out Loud Tour – Providence, RI
June 7, 2012 to June 9, 2012
Trinity Repertory Company, 201 Washington Street Providence
Providence, RI

The Second City, Chicago’s legendary sketch comedy theater, brings their Laugh Out Loud Tour to Providence for five shows. The Laugh Out Loud Tour features some of the best sketches, songs, and improvisations from The Second City's fifty-two year history. Information: www.trinityrep.com or http://bit.ly/Ij67oY

Time : Consult theater website for show times and ticket prices
Phone : 401-351-4242

The Amazing Kreskin – Boothbay Harbor, ME
June 8, 2012 to June 8, 2012
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, ME

Kreskin, a mentalist who first gained notoriety through his popular television show, The Amazing World of Kreskin, in the 1970’s, continues to dazzle audiences with his predictions and apparent mind-reading. He appeared on Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show 61 times and has been a frequent guest in more recent years on Late Night with David Letterman and with Jimmy Fallon. Information: www.boothbayoperahouse.com

Time : 7:30 p.m.
Admission : Advance tickets $20; day of show $25; youth age 12-18 specially priced $10 tickets in advance only
Phone : 207-633-5159

“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 Merry Widow" with Opera Providence – Cranston, RI
June 15, 2012 to June 16, 2012
RI Center for Performing Arts, 848 Park Avenue
Cranston, RI

Does saying "I love you" really mean "I love your money?" By Franz Lehár. "The most popular operetta of the twentieth century!" Information: www.operaprovidence.org

Admission : $35 and $60
Phone : 401-331-6060

"My Fair Lady" --New Canaan, CT
June 16, 2012 to July 7, 2012
Summer Theatre Festival at Waveny Park, 11 Farm Road
New Canaan, CT

Connecticut's professional regional theatre, The Summer Theatre of New Canaan, presents "My Fair Lady." Based on Shaw’s play and Pascal's movie "Pygmalion," with book, music and lyrics by Lerner and Loewe, "My Fair Lady" is the standard by which all other Broadway shows are measured. Great family entertainment. Information: www.STONC.org

Time : Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m.
Admission : $25-$50
Event Website
Phone : 203-966-4634

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

“Thoroughly Modern Millie” – Stowe, VT
June 20, 2012 to July 7, 2012
Stowe’s Town Hall Theatre, Akeley Memorial Building, 67 Main Street
Stowe, VT

Thoroughly Modern Millie tells the story of small-town girl, Millie Dillmount, who comes to New York City on a quest to marry for money. The story takes place in 1922 and follows Millie as she embraces the flapper lifestyle, makes friends and encounters a shady hotel owner with a secret past. Millie soon discovers that marrying for money may not be all it is cracked up to be. Information: www.stowetheatre.com

Time : Wednesdays through Saturdays, 8 p.m.
Phone : 802-253-3961

"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

“You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” – Weston, VT
June 21, 2012 to July 8, 2012
Weston Rod & Gun Club, 982 Route 100
Weston, VT

The whole Peanuts gang comes to vivid life in this delightful, warmly funny musical written by Weston alum Clark Gesner and performed by the theatre’s Young Company of BFA musical theater students. Information: www.westonplayhouse.org

Phone : 802-824-5288

La Bohème by the Green Mountain Opera Festival -- Barre, VT
June 22, 2012 to June 24, 2012
Barre Opera House, 6 North Main Street
Barre , VT

The Green Mountain Opera Festival celebrates its seventh season with a production of Puccini’s most beloved opera La Bohème. This tragic love story set in bohemian Paris of the 1850’s will feature international soprano Mary Dunleavy as the silk flower maker Mimì, and tenor Richard Troxell (Don José, Carmen 2011) as the poet Rodolfo. Life in a Left Bank Paris garret is immortalized by the rich characters, the heart wrenchingly beautiful arias and universal longing for love. Dates: June 22 and June 24. Information: http://greenmountainoperafestival.com/calendar.htm.

Time : Friday, June 22, at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 24, at 3 p.m.
Admission : $25-$70
Phone : 802-476-8188

"The Green Gold Tree" -- Brattleboro, Vt
June 23, 2012 to June 24, 2012
Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, 10 Vernon Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301

In connection with the exhibit The Golden Game, the Bluebird Theater presents the premiere performances of The Green Gold Tree, a multimedia production based on Goethe’s Faust, featuring lantern slides, film, and puppets by Julia Zanes; gold textiles by Michele Ratte; and original music by Donald Saaf. Information: www.brattleboromuseum.org

Time : 1-3:30 p.m.
Admission : Adults, $8; seniors, $6; students, $4
Phone : 802-257-0124

“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

“The Hound of the Baskervilles” – Weston, VT
June 29, 2012 to July 7, 2012
Weston Playhouse, 12 Park Street
Weston, VT

This fast-paced and endlessly inventive take on the classic Sherlock Holmes mystery features three actors who play many different characters, switching roles on a dime and taking audiences on a wild ride. Information: www.westonplayhouse.org

Phone : 802-824-5288

“Tartuffe” -- Monmouth, ME
July 5, 2012 to August 19, 2012
The Theater at Monmouth, 796 Main Street
Monmouth, ME

By Molière. Orgon has given everything—his estate, his daughter, his wife (well, almost) to Tartuffe, a swindler masquerading as a holy man. His family goes to outrageous lengths to unmask the imposter. Hijinks and physical comedy ensue as they hatch a plan to catch the rat before he brings the house down. Information: www.theateratmonmouth.org

Admission : Adults, $26-$28; seniors and matinees, $24; students, $20
Phone : 207-933-9999

“Peter Pan” – Randolph, VT
July 5, 2012 to July 8, 2012
Chandler Music Hall, 71-73 Main Street
Randolph , VT

An all-star cast of more than 125 youth from Central Vermont and the Upper Valley presents a fully-staged production of this beloved family musical based on the play by James M. Barrie, with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and music by Mark Charlap. Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, and the children Wendy, Michael and John are joined by pirates and Indians in this wonderful musical fantasy embellished with show-stopping songs, "Never Never Land", "I Won't Grow Up" and "I'm Flying". Information: www.chandler-arts.org/events.php?event=215

Time : Thursday through Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.
Admission : Adults, $18; students $12; 6% Vermont state sales tax will be added at purchase
Phone : 802-728-6464

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” – New Canaan, CT
July 14, 2012 to August 5, 2012
Summer Theatre Festival at Waveny Park, 11 Farm Road
New Canaan, CT

The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to pop and rock 'n' roll, this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless. Information: www.STONC.org

Time : Thursday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m.
Phone : 203-966-4634

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

Dinosaurs Alive-Jurassic Treehouse -- West Hartford
January 14, 2012 to May 31, 2012
The Children's Museum, 950 Trout Brook Drive West
Hartford, CT

An immersive experience awaits children and parents as they walk through dramatic multimedia scenarios featuring animatronic dinosaur families of various species including Stegosaurus, T-Rex, Parasaurolophus and Apatosaurus. Children get a Pterodactyl’s eye view of these prehistoric families as they make their way through the Jurassic treehouse overlooking the dinosaurs. Information: www.thechildrensmuseumct.org

Time : Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Monday
Admission : Museum admission
Phone : 860- 231-2824

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 Unearthed -- Hartford, CT
April 6, 2012 to June 6, 2012
Connecticut Science Center, 250 Columbus Blvd.
Hartford, CT

Making its East Coast debut, the Dinosaurs Unearthed exhibit includes 14 life-sized state-of-the-art animatronic dinosaurs that roar, stomp and move. Visitors can try their hand at exploring the kid’s dinosaur dig table, examine up to 23 fossil specimens, including an Allosaurus skull, and much more. Learn how these massive creatures were unearthed after millions of years and what scientists are doing to further their research on the fossils they find. This sensory experience exhibit is perfect for all ages. Exhibit open until September 2. Information: www.CTScienceCenter.org/movies.

Time : Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission : Museum admission
Phone : 860- 724-3623

Our Body: The Universe Within – Burlington, VT
April 14, 2012 to July 14, 2012
ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, One College Street
Burlington, VT

Echo Lake Aquarium and Science Center opens a fascinating, artful and educational exhibit consisting of actual human bodies and organs. Appropriate for all ages (with parental guidance), this exhibit literally goes under the skin, revealing the mysteries of the human anatomy and allows you the insight to the inside; giving you a true look at the inner workings of the extraordinary human body. Exhibit open through September 3. Information: www.echovermont.org

Time : 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission : Adults 18-61, $12.50; seniors and students, $10.50; children age 3 to 17, $9.50.
Phone : 802-864-1848

Monhegan Island Birding Trip with Rhode Island Audubon
May 18, 2012 to May 21, 2012
Departs from Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road
Smithfield, RI

Located off the coast of Maine, Monhegan Island has become one of the premiere destinations for spring migration in the northeast. Warblers, flycatchers, vireos and thrushes are all just part of the attraction. When conditions are ideal, the concentration of migrants can be staggering. Audubon guides have experienced this trip under all conditions and participants have never been disappointed. Also included is a cruise around Eastern Egg Rock, the southern most breeding colony for Atlantic Puffins. The trip is for three nights; 4:45 a.m.-8 p.m. For adults.

Admission : $925; fee includes transportation, accommodations, meals, (except lunches), the puffin tour and guided walks
Phone : 401-949-5454, ext. 3041

Monhegan Island Birding Trip with Rhode Island Audubon
May 18, 2012 to May 21, 2012
Departs from Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road
Smithfield , RI

Located off the coast of Maine, Monhegan Island has become one of the premiere destinations for spring migration in the northeast. Warblers, flycatchers, vireos and thrushes are all just part of the attraction. When conditions are ideal, the concentration of migrants can be staggering. Audubon guides have experienced this trip under all conditions and participants have never been disappointed. Also included is a cruise around Eastern Egg Rock, the southern most breeding colony for Atlantic Puffins. The trip is for three nights; 4:45 a.m.-8 p.m. For adults.

Admission : $925; fee includes transportation, accommodations, meals, (except lunches), the puffin tour and guided walks
Phone : 401-949-5454, ext. 3041

Down East Spring Birding Festival -- Trescott, ME
May 25, 2012 to May 28, 2012
10 Commissary Point Road
Trescott, ME

Maine's Cobscook Bay area is one of the important bird areas in the United States. The variety of habitats are home to many bird species. They include Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge, Roosevelt Campobello International Park, Shackford Head and Quoddy Head State Parks, and other wildlife areas. See two dozen warblers in their breeding plumage, boreal species, and Atlantic Puffins up close and (almost) touchable. Participants find over 150 different birds each year. Hikes, boat trips, presentations for advanced, intermediate, and beginning birders. General registration fee covers most events; some events are extra charge. Information: www.downeastbirdfest.org

Phone : 207-733-2233

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

Free Family Fun Day at the Audubon Environmental Education Center – Bristol, CT
June 2, 2012 to June 2, 2012
1401 Hope Street
Bristol, RI

Families can explore environmental exhibits of Rhode Island’s diverse habitats, from upland meadow and cornfields to wetlands, salt marshes and the Narragansett Bay shoreline. Visitors can enjoy beautiful nature trails. Adopt a Plant, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Make a pot out of recycled materials and plant a seed to take home; Nature Craft, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Nature Story, 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Admission is free on the first Saturday of the month, courtesy of Citizens Bank. Information: www.asri.org/environmental-education-center/environmental-education-center.html

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

Needle Arts Show -- Lexington, MA
May 26, 2012 to June 10, 2012
130 Waltham Street
Lexington, MA

Needle Arts artisans will display creations of handmade garments, tabletop pieces and decorative accessories and quilts. The show will feature work created with all manner of fibers, color and techniques, including knitting, sewing, crocheting, rug hooking, silk ribbon embroidery, needlework, quilting and more. And, just for fun, there will be a splash of neon! The artisans will be available to discuss the techniques used and the inspiration behind each piece. Information; www.LACSma.org

Time : Tuesday – Friday and Sunday, noon-4; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission : Free
Phone : 781-862-9696

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

Corvette Spring Fling Car Show – Merrimack, NH
May 27, 2012 to May 27, 2012
The Anheuser-Busch brewery, 221 Daniel Webster Hwy
Merrimack, NH

Corvette fans of all ages can view more than 150 classic and new Corvettes at the Anheuser-Busch brewery in Merrimack. Various ages and models of Corvettes will be displayed and judged in 49 separate classes and will be eligible for more than 150 trophies at the spring show. While visiting the show, car enthusiasts also may take a free tour of the Anheuser-Busch Merrimack brewery and learn how the brewer makes its beers. The brewery tour also includes an opportunity to visit the Merrimack Hamlet, the Northeastern home of the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales. In case of rain the show will be held June 3. Information: www.gatecitycorvetteclub.com.

Time : Judging begins at noon and an awards ceremony takes place at 4 p.m.
Phone : 603-595-1202

Manchester Antique and Classic Car Show -- Manchester Center, VT
June 9, 2012 to June 10, 2012
Dorr Farm, 595 Bonnet Street
Manchester Center, VT

Featuring BMW and Buick cars. Music, trivia, silent auction, 50/50 raffle and other activities throughout both Saturday and Sunday. Information: www.manchestercarshow.com

Phone : 800-362-4144

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

Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show -- East Dorset, VT
July 4, 2012 to August 12, 2012
Harold Beebe Farm, VT Route 7
East Dorset, VT

The Vermont Summer Festival Horse Shows are a chance for equestrians to spend July and August in Vermont's Green Mountains. The Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, just off scenic Route 7 North, offers a well equipped hunter/jumper facility. The show grounds boast five all-weather rings, including one of the largest Grand Prix fields in New England, as well as several all weather schooling and riding areas, permanent wash racks, paddocks and extended trails for casual enjoyment.
2012 Schedule includes Vermont Summer Special, July 4-8; Manchester Summer Festival Horse Show, July 11-15; Manchester Classic Horse Show, July 18-22; Valley Classic Horse Show, July 25-29; Manchester & the Mountains Horse Show, Aug 1-5; Vermont Summer Celebration, August 8-12. Information: www.vt-summerfestival.com/index.php

Phone : 802-496-4878

Dog Show -- Tunbridge, VT
July 12, 2012 to July 15, 2012
Tunbridge Fairgrounds, 1 Fairgrounds Lane
Tunbridge, VT

Woodstock Dog Club & Green Mountain Dog Club will sponsor an Official AKC ervent with conformation classes for AKC Breeds and Companion Events, Obedience & Rally for purebred and mixed breed dogs. Information: www.greenmountaindogclub.org

Time : 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission : Free
Phone : 802-249-8336

Colonial Theatre Golf Invitational -- Watch Hill, RI
May 23, 2012 to May 23, 2012
The Misquamicut Club in Watch Hill, 60 Ocean View Highway
Watch Hill, RI

Registration is at 11:00 a.m. A grill-buffet lunch will be served at noon. Tee time is 1 p.m. A cocktail hour with heavy hors d’oeuvres will be held at the end of the tournament. Event benefirts the Colonial Theater in Westerly, Rhode Island. Information: http://thecolonialtheater.org.

Time : 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Admission : $275 per person

Lime Rock Season Opener and Trans-Am & Royals Car Show -- Lakeville, CT
May 25, 2012 to May 27, 2012
60 White Hollow Road
Lakeville, CT

Lime Rock Park’s traditional season opener will feature the revitalized SCCA Pro Racing Trans-Am Series. This is Detroit's big iron going toe-to-toe with each other while fending off the advances of Europe's best sports cars. Also racing are two of the best open-wheel formula series in North America, the F1600 Formula F Championship and the F2000 Championship. Scheduled for Sunday is the Royals Car Show with 201 of the tri-state area’s finest muscle cars, tuners, rods and antiques. Information: www.limerock.com/index.php

Killington Stage Race
May 26, 2012 to May 28, 2012
Killington, VT

Kick off the summer season at the Killington Stage Race on Memorial Day weekend (May 26 -28). Set against the cool, lush landscape of Vermont’s Green Mountains, the KSR kicks off Saturday at the Killington Skyeship on Route 4, with a circuit race featuring an exciting sprint every lap at the Sunrise Base Area on Route 100. Sunday's stage 2 features an 11-mile individual time trial starting near the Long Trail Brewery. On Monday, the 62-mile "Queen Stage" begins, featuring challenging climbing with the brutal climb up East Mountain Road and finishing at Killington's K-1 Base area. Watching is a must as cyclists ‘Race the Legend’! For more race details, volunteer opportunities or photos from previous years visit KillingtonStageRace.com.

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Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships Finals -- Newport, RI
July 9, 2012 to July 15, 2012
194 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI

Direct from Wimbledon, some of the world’s best tennis players head to Newport, a stop on the ATP World Tour,the only men’s pro tennis tournament in the Northeast, and the only event played on grass courts outside of Europe. Early committed players include world No. 1 doubles team The Bryan Brothers; world No.17 John Isner; and Canadian star Milos Raonic. Tennis clinics will be available for all ages on July 9 and 10. The Angela Moore Fashion Show returns on July 12.
Information: www.tennisfame.com or call 401-849-6053

Time : Gates open at 10 a.m.
Admission : $20-$75

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.

Art Under the Birches -- Keene, NH
June 16, 2012 to June 17, 2012
87 Ashuelot Street
Keene, NH

Featuring the paintings of artists Kristina Wentzell & Caryn King while giving visitors an inside peek into the wonderful, private garden of Keene artist Kristina Wentzell, a little oasis in the city. Information: www.kristinawentzell.com/birches.asp

Time : Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Sunday, noon - 4 p.m.
Admission : free
Phone : 802-380-7006

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