The production will open March 21 and run through April 5. Evening shows begin at 8 p.m., and two matinee performances (March 23 and March 30) begin at 2 p.m. See the Hovey website for all performance dates. Tickets can be purchased on the website. Hovey Players is located at 9 Spring Street, Waltham MA. […]
The rise, fall, and redemption of the doctor behind America's first public school for mentally disabled people From the moment he became superintendent of the nation's oldest public school for […]
Come join Good News Gus and his puppet pals for songs, stories, and activities in the Gore Place Carriage House. This interactive puppet show is both fun and funny; you’ll […]
The Richard Saivetz '69 Memorial Architectural Lecture. Join us for a compelling conversation with acclaimed artist Hugh Hayden, whose uncanny sculptures and installations reimagine American craft and architectural traditions, challenging […]
Long before social media & Snapchat filters, Victorians had fun creating fantastical collages mixing photos cut from their visiting cards (or “cartes de visite”) with elaborate drawn or painted images. […]
Join us for a brunch book launch with Waltham-based author Tammy Donroe Inman to celebrate her new cookbook, "New England Brunch." Taste the recipes from the book and learn about […]
Reception April 10, 6 p.m. Works on view through May 2. Featured locations in the Waltham Public Library: Ground floor: Middle Schools First floor: Elementary Schools Second Floor: High School
Michael Tarbox songs radiate a sense of hard-won perspective, filtered through a sound that NPR's All Things Considered describes as "homemade rock 'n' roll with a dose of rattlesnake venom and gospel-drenched howling." Tarbox grew up in a Massachusetts mill town and curated our 2nd Shift music series before passing the baton to Mark Erelli, […]
The Waltham Museum's Saturday Social Series continues with "History of Jazz." Jazz up your Saturday as award-winning jazz guitarist Gerry Beaudoin, a lifetime Waltham resident, gives a talk on the "History of Jazz." Museum tours and refreshments available. Seats are limited, so signup by calling 781-893-9020 or emailing info@walthammuseum.org with name, phone number and email, […]
A unique mid-afternoon musical experience – tickets available now! Looking for an exciting, short, and immersive concert experience? Join us for an unforgettable performance with the No-Name Orchestra! In just under 60 minutes, witness a vibrant community of musicians come together for the first time, rehearse for only two hours, and perform a stunning orchestral […]
Join us at Gore Place for a remarkable talk by the Countess of Derby and Professor Andrew O'Shaughnessy, who will discuss their new book "A North American Tour Journal, 1824-1825, The Making of a Prime Minister, Edward Geoffrey Stanley." They will delve into a fresh perspective on North American history during the antebellum period, as […]
Enjoy an evening visit to Rebecca Gore’s beautiful 1806 mansion! You'll see the graceful great stairs, the lovely oval withdrawing room, peacock parlor, great hall, bed chambers, sitting rooms, and more. Along the way, hear the words of early 19th-century authors Jane Austen and Robert Roberts describing life on this lovely country estate. The style […]
Join us for a student showcase of original poems inspired by "Hugh Hayden: Home Work." Hayden’s surreal sculptures and installations engage with foundational aspects of the American dream: home ownership, labor, sports and, significantly, education. Explore the exhibition as students read their original compositions, the culmination of a semester-long collaboration with the Brandeis English Department’s […]
This annual benefit celebrates the start of a new growing season for Waltham Fields Community Farm. Join us for live music, local food and drinks, and a live silent auction, with bidding available online from anywhere. Sprout raises funds for our food access and educational programs. We are thrilled to welcome back BlackStrapBBQ, LiveLoveCheese, Mighty […]
Since 1987, this annual event has entertained guests with music, 100+ craft and fiber artists, demonstrations of traditional shearing and herding dogs, and historic re-enactors on the beautiful grounds of this historic, 50-acre estate. The festival will take place on April 26, rain or shine. For ticket information, vendor information, or to learn how to […]
Temple Beth Israel of Waltham will present "A Bountiful Musical Source - The Morris Hollender 100th Birthday Concert." Directed by Dr. Hankus Netsky, co-chair of New England Conservatory's Contemporary Musical Arts Program and founder and director of the Klezmer Conservatory Band, the concert will also feature Rabbi Jessica Kate Meyer, violinist; vocalist Eden Macadam-Somer; and […]
Join us for a matinee! In honor of Earth Month we'll be watching the Sundance hit "Every Little Thing," a new documentary about author and wildlife rehabilitator Terry Masear and […]
The next meeting of the book club will be for "People Love Dead Jews" by Dara Horn. Contact Kenzie Edwards at kenzie135481@yahoo.com for the Zoom link.
Ever since her debut album "Not The Tremblin' Kind" dropped 25 years ago, country singer Laura Cantrell has been perfecting her own sparkling blend of Americana music. Cantrell's songs are […]
Join us at the Waltham Museum for "Steampunk Show and Tell." Curious about what steampunk IS? Wondering WHY all the top hats and goggles? Interested in HOW this genre is […]
We are excited to welcome back Rachel Benson of The Fiber Web to run a class on needle felting. Participants will be guided through the process of making their own wool felt sheep. The workshop will take place at our farm, so you may even have the chance to work from a live model! All […]
REACH's 21st annual Reach for the Stars Gala is returning to the Artists for Humanity Epicenter on Saturday, May 3rd! Come join for a reception style evening with heavy hors d'oeuvres, exquisite cocktails, an empowering program featuring survivor speakers, and dance-worthy moments. Their silent and live auctions will be a key feature of the event […]