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SUMMARY:When Waltham Strikes
DESCRIPTION:Opening this Wednesday. \nThis Labor Day\, the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation celebrates workers and their contributions to the development of the United States with the new exhibition “When Waltham Strikes.” \nDid you know that the first industrial labor strike was staged at the site of our museum by women working at the Boston Manufacturing Company in 1821? \n“When Waltham Strikes” highlights this important piece of our history alongside the “monster strike” that took place at the Waltham Watch Company 100 years later. The exhibit connects both of these events with modern labor activists and movements to explore why workers go on strike\, what they can achieve\, and why strikes are important. \nMuseum admission information. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/when-waltham-strikes/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T183000
DTSTAMP:20260419T163212
CREATED:20250813T032153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T032153Z
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SUMMARY:MassDestruction Resurgence 4: Robot Combat!
DESCRIPTION:MassDestruction returns once again to the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation to bring you an entire day of mechanized mayhem! Expect to see Boston’s brightest put their metal to the metal as  3-pound and 1-pound robots clash in our Pyramid of Pain! \nMassDestruction brings you only the finest of remote control destruction! \nStandard museum admission applies for general attendees. \nNote: This is a family friendly spectator event suitable for all ages\, but there will be loud noises and crowds. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/massdestruction-resurgence-4-robot-combat/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public interest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T163212
CREATED:20250804T014812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T014812Z
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SUMMARY:Waltham Repair Cafe
DESCRIPTION:We are back and excited to provide this free service to the community! \nBring your well-loved items and our volunteers will try to repair them. With the support of the Charles River Museum\, we can ensure that this event remains free and open to the public. Please explore this wonderful museum and event space while you are here! \nDonations and tips will be accepted\, but are not required or expected. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/waltham-repair-cafe-3/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public interest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T163212
CREATED:20250720T015127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T015127Z
UID:10001057-1753297200-1753300800@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Mill Talk: Mother Brook—The evolution of industry along the country's oldest power canal
DESCRIPTION:Excavated between 1639 and 1641\, the Mother Brook canal in Dedham is arguably the oldest power canal in North America. The waterway connects the Charles and the Neponset Rivers by way of an inland spring-fed brook. \nJoin us at the Charles River Museum for a discussion of the industrial uses of the canal and East Dedham’s evolution into a powerhouse of textile production. Presented by Judy Neiswander\, Ph.D.\, author of “Mother Brook and the Mills of East Dedham.” \nFree to the public but registration required. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/mill-talk-mother-brook-the-evolution-of-industry-along-the-countrys-oldest-power-canal/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Public interest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T163212
CREATED:20250720T015900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T015900Z
UID:10001058-1753266600-1753272000@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Youngest Innovators at the Charles River Museum!
DESCRIPTION:Our youngest innovators are welcomed to the Charles River Museum for a program of activities and fun\, led by our experienced early childhood educator\, Carole Pugliese. \nDesigned for kids 4-7 years old with accompanying adult(s). \nThis program is free for child participants and is part of our efforts to inspire future innovators right from the start!\n$10 for each accompanying adult\, $5 for accompanying senior 65+. \nRegistration is required. Space is limited. \nNOTE: Please individually register yourself and each child who will be participating.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/youngest-innovators-at-the-charles-river-museum/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public interest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T163212
CREATED:20250521T015013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T020643Z
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SUMMARY:Mill Talk: Living the harpsichord life; building and breathing the instrument
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This Mill Talk has been rescheduled from its original May 21 date. \nPresented by Hendrik Broekman. \nThroughout his decades of experience in this industry\, Hendrik has found himself constantly asked about the craftsmanship behind these exquisite instruments\, how they are manufactured\, and more. He will be answering these questions while sharing what it is like to build and create a career centered around harpsichords. Henrik Broekman has been a pioneering craftsman\, musician\, and harpsichord builder for over 50 years. \nThis event is free\, but registration is required. \nThis panel discussion is part of our current exhibit Rediscovering Waltham’s Harpsichord History and is paired with our May 23 panel discussion: Rediscovering Waltham’s harpsichord history with Hendrik Broekman\, Allan Winkler and Mark Kroll—moderated by Laura Carlo (click to register).
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/mill-talk-living-the-harpsichord-life-building-and-breathing-the-instrument/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,Public interest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T163212
CREATED:20250606T015512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T015512Z
UID:10000913-1750273200-1750276800@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Mill Talk: The Final Days of the Central Mass Branch
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rick Kfoury. \nA visual look into the final years of railroad operations on the Central Mass Branch west of Waltham. \nThe event is free\, but registration is required. \nMill Talks at the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation are free and open to the public and are made possible by the generous support of the Lowell Institute.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/mill-talk-the-final-days-of-the-central-mass-branch/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,History,Public interest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T163212
CREATED:20250604T021209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T021209Z
UID:10000903-1749063600-1749067200@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Mill Talk: A revolutionary problem—making saltpeter during the War of Independence
DESCRIPTION:Presented by David Hsiung. \nTwo hundred and fifty years ago\, the revolution that would lead to our country’s independence was in its early stages. The Continental Army was facing a major problem: gunpowder shortages. Join the Charles River Museum for an exploration of how the production of saltpeter\, the principal ingredient of this explosive material\, changed the course of history. \nThis talk will explore the different ways saltpeter was manufactured by Americans\, the wide variety of instructions that guided their efforts\, and the motivations—both lofty and materialist—that drove them forward. \nA native of the Chicago area\, David C. Hsuing earned his B.A. from Yale\, his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan\, and ever since has taught history at Juniata College in Huntingdon\, Pennsylvania. He has won multiple awards for his teaching and scholarship\, including an award from the Forest History Society for his article\, “Food\, Fuel\, and the New England Environment in the War for Independence\, 1775-1776″ in The New England Quarterly. He is currently writing a book on the environmental history of the War of Independence. \nThis event is free\, but registration is required.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/mill-talk-a-revolutionary-problem-making-saltpeter-during-the-war-of-independence/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,Public interest
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T163212
CREATED:20250521T015405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T015405Z
UID:10000796-1748026800-1748030400@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Panel discussion: Rediscovering Waltham’s harpsichord history
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Hendrik Broekman\, Allan Winkler\, and Mark Kroll. Moderated by Laura Carlo of WGBH Classical 99.5 FM \nHarpsichordists and builders Henrik Broekman and Allan Winkler\, and harpsichordist and BU professor emeritus Mark Kroll will be discussing the legacy of Hubbard Harpsichords of Waltham. Speakers will also touch upon the manufacturing of these intricate instruments\, and their role in reviving and popularizing early music. There will be an opportunity for audience questions as well. \nThis event is free\, but registration is required.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/panel-discussion-rediscovering-walthams-harpsichord-history/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,History,Public interest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T163212
CREATED:20250421T155500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T155500Z
UID:10000705-1747479600-1747494000@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Waltham Repair Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! Our next event will once again be at the Charles River Museum and it will be completely free and open to the public. Bring in your broken well-loved items and our volunteers will try to repair them for you! \nDonations and tips will be accepted\, but are not required or expected. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/waltham-repair-cafe-2/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public interest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T163212
CREATED:20250416T025231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T014807Z
UID:10000675-1746871200-1746896400@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:The inaugural NextGen STEMFest
DESCRIPTION:A day-long community-focused STEM festival. \nLet your curiosity wander! Innovation and creativity rule the day. \nThe NextGen STEMFest is an event designed to ignite a passion for science\, technology\, engineering\, and mathematics (STEM) in students of all ages. This new festival is funded by the National Science Foundation in celebration of their 75th anniversary\, at locations both inside and outside the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation. \nThe festival will coincide with the Watch City Steampunk Festival\, an annual festival bringing 5\,000-10\,000 attendees to downtown Waltham. \nNote: This is not the same event as the Girl Scout STEM Fest.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/the-inaugural-nextgen-stemfest/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Public interest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T163212
CREATED:20250417T012640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T012640Z
UID:10000685-1746129600-1746135000@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:2nd Shift Concert: Laura Cantrell
DESCRIPTION: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 delivered in a voice both honest and unadorned\, and her version of country music is imbued with the buoyant catchiness of classic pop and rock ‘n’ roll. \nIn addition to singing her own songs everywhere from Prairie Home Companion to The Grand Ole Opry\, Cantrell hosts Dark Horse Radio\, a show devoted to the music of George Harrison on SiriusXM’s The Beatles Channel. \nCantrell embodies the conviction of a modern woman singing country music\, and we can’t think of a better way to close out our spring 2025 season. \nDoors at 7:30 p.m. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/2nd-shift-concert-laura-cantrell/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,Musical performances,Public interest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T163212
CREATED:20250416T024308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T024308Z
UID:10000679-1746039600-1746043200@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Mill Talk: Paul Revere's ride from patriot to manufacturing pioneer
DESCRIPTION:Listen my children and you shall hear of the midnight ride of Paul Revere… \nThis talk will explore Revere’s patriotic technological service to his country\, starting before his famous ride and ending long afterwards. Revere pioneered new manufacturing techniques in iron casting\, bronze bell and cannon making\, and copperwork. As the first American to roll copper into sheets for the young United States Navy\, Revere’s innovative practices helped lead his young nation into the industrial age. Presented by Professor Robert Martello\, Olin College. \nFree to the public\, but registration required. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. \nMill Talks at the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation are free and open to the public and are made possible by the generous support of the Lowell Institute. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/mill-talk-paul-reveres-ride-from-patriot-to-manufacturing-pioneer/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public interest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T163212
CREATED:20250326T010016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T010016Z
UID:10000621-1744315200-1744320600@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:2nd Shift Concert: Michael Tarbox
DESCRIPTION: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.” \nTarbox grew up in a Massachusetts mill town and curated our 2nd Shift music series before passing the baton to Mark Erelli\, so we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome him back. His band\, The Tarbox Ramblers\, regularly sells out a raucous holiday party here at the museum each year\, and though this show will be a solo performance\, we expect it will be no less a spirited affair. \nDoors at 7:30 p.m. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/2nd-shift-concert-michael-tarbox/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,Musical performances
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T163212
CREATED:20250401T014039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T014039Z
UID:10000639-1743706800-1743710400@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Mill Talk: Baby food and the industrialization of taste in the United States
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Professor Amy Bentley\, New York University\, author of “Inventing Baby Food: Taste\, Health\, and the Industrialization of the American Diet.” \nFree to the public\, but registration required.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/mill-talk-baby-food-and-the-industrialization-of-taste-in-the-united-states/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public interest
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T163212
CREATED:20250301T203316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T203316Z
UID:10000422-1743242400-1743251400@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Upcycling at the Mill: Hand sewing workshop
DESCRIPTION:Give new life to old textiles in this hands-on workshop at the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation.\nWith 11.5 million tons of fabric wasted annually\, upcycling offers a creative way to reduce waste while learning hand sewing\, embroidery\, and darning techniques. Held in the historic mill where America’s textile industry began\, this class connects past and present by transforming worn clothing into something new. \nBring your own fabric items and Michelle Morley (who some of you may have met as a repair volunteer with the Waltham Repair Cafe) will help you reimagine them with sustainability and creativity in mind! \nAges 12+ and adults. Space is limited. Register here. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/upcycling-at-the-mill-hand-sewing-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public interest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T163212
CREATED:20250319T013839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T013839Z
UID:10000564-1743105600-1743111000@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:2nd Shift Concert: The Folk Collective
DESCRIPTION:“Folk & Femme: In Full Bloom” is a celebration of the Divine Feminine — a journey through the many layers of womanhood\, sisterhood\, and feminine energy. This show dares to move beyond the physical definitions and roles that patriarchy has long used to confine femininity. It reclaims and redefines what it means to embody the feminine — not as a set of limitations\, but as a boundless source of power and possibility. \nFeaturing captivating performances by Naomi Westwater\, Pamela Means\, Alma Vatya\, and Photocomfort\, this event highlights the voices and stories of cis women\, transgender women\, non-binary individuals\, and all who embody the essence of the Divine Feminine. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/2nd-shift-concert-the-folk-collective/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,Musical performances,Public interest
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T163212
CREATED:20250319T011705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T011705Z
UID:10000562-1742670000-1742677200@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:In Concert: Mark Kroll\, harpsichord & Carol Lieberman\, Baroque violin
DESCRIPTION:Mark Kroll’s distinguished career as a performer\, scholar and educator spans a period of more than 50 years. He has performed worldwide as a recitalist and chamber musician\, winning critical praise for his expressive playing and virtuosity. He has also performed as concerto soloist with some of the world’s major orchestras\, and served as harpsichordist for the Boston Symphony from 1979 to 2008. \nCarol Lieberman\, recognized as one of America’s leading exponents of Baroque violin performance for the past 50 years\, is equally acclaimed for her command of the violin repertoire from the 19th to the 21st centuries. The scope of Ms. Lieberman’s versatility can be seen in her performances of the complete Sonatas for Violin and Harpsichord of J.S. Bach in Lisbon\, Madrid\, Rome\, Paris\, and throughout the United States\, and her numerous concerts of works by romantic and contemporary composers. \nThis performance is sold out.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/in-concert-mark-kroll-harpsichord-carol-lieberman-baroque-violin/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,Musical performances
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T163212
CREATED:20250319T022359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T022359Z
UID:10000561-1742666400-1742673600@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Mill Talk: The Greater Boston School of Harpsichord Building
DESCRIPTION:  \nAnd exhibit opening: “Rediscovering Waltham’s Harpsichord History” \nPresented by Mark Kroll\, Professor Emeritus\, Boston University. \nJoin us for the kickoff of this very special exhibition\, which will examine the story of Frank and Diane Hubbard\, founders and operators of Hubbard Harpsichords\, manufacturers of instruments and kits for almost 50 years. Through their work\, Greater Boston became a center of the revival of the harpsichord as an instrument and Early Music as a genre. Mark Kroll has written the definitive book chronicling this important period of music history and has collected dozens of firsthand accounts of the principal players\, workers\, and artisans associated with the big three harpsichord shops in Greater Boston: Hubbard in Waltham\, William Dowd and Eric Herz\, both in Cambridge. \nThis event is free to the pubic\, but registration is required. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/mill-talk-the-greater-boston-school-of-harpsichord-building/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,Public interest
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T163212
CREATED:20250131T192500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T144123Z
UID:10000190-1742032800-1742054400@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:26th Annual Model Engineering Show
DESCRIPTION:New England Model Engineering Society — 26th Annual Model Engineering Show \nAt the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation. Standard museum admission ($10) applies. The museum and show are wheelchair accessible. \nNon-member exhibitors welcome!\nCompressed air for running models provided. Gas engines allowed.\nFree admission for show exhibitors. Setup starts at 8 a.m. \nFor more information on participating and on the New England Model Engineering Society visit: http://www.neme-s.org/ \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/26th-annual-model-engineering-show/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public interest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T163212
CREATED:20250301T232450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T232450Z
UID:10000367-1741896000-1741901400@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:2nd Shift Concert: Robinson & Rohe
DESCRIPTION:“…a portrait of togetherness and honest\, defiant joy in a messy world.” —Anaïs Mitchell \nThe Brooklyn-based songwriter duo of Liam Robinson (banjo\, accordion\, vocals) and Jean Rohe (guitar\, vocals) were brought together over fifteen years ago by their mutual love of afternoon song-swaps\, American folk ballads\, and wordplay. As embodied on “Into The Night\,” their 2023 release on Ani DiFranco’s Righteous Babe Records\, theirs is an acoustic\, organic\, literary\, and impressionistic take on roots music. \nA Robinson & Rohe live show is a powerful showcase of effortless harmonies\, soulful grooves\, playful humor\, and razor-sharp lyrics. Come on out and we think you’ll become fans\, too. \n8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. \nSee our full season here. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/2nd-shift-concert-robinson-rohe/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Musical performances
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T163212
CREATED:20250301T203102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T203102Z
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SUMMARY:Upcycling at the Mill: Hand sewing workshop
DESCRIPTION:Give new life to old textiles in this hands-on workshop at the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation.\nWith 11.5 million tons of fabric wasted annually\, upcycling offers a creative way to reduce waste while learning hand sewing\, embroidery\, and darning techniques. Held in the historic mill where America’s textile industry began\, this class connects past and present by transforming worn clothing into something new. \nBring your own fabric items and Michelle Morley (who some of you may have met as a repair volunteer with the Waltham Repair Cafe) will help you reimagine them with sustainability and creativity in mind! \nAges 12+ and adults. Space is limited. Register here. \nAnother session will be held on Sunday\, March 29. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/upcycling-at-the-mill-hand-sewing-workshop/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public interest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T163212
CREATED:20250222T230407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T230407Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Shift Concert: Kathleen Parks
DESCRIPTION:If virtuosic fiddle that reimagines traditional and modern musical styles with boundless groove and playful\, improvisational spirit is your thing\, you’re going to fall in love with Kathleen Parks. \nYou may recognize Parks from her extensive touring and recording with local visionary string band Twisted Pine. Last year\, she released a debut solo album that highlights her songwriting and original fiddle tunes\, drawing on iconic influences such as John Hartford\, Carole King\, Roger Miller\, and Gordon Lightfoot. \nWe can’t imagine a better way to kick off our Spring 2025 series than to welcome Parks and her trio for a special Friday night 2nd Shift Series debut. \nOrder tickets.\nFull season lineup. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/2nd-shift-concert-kathleen-parks/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,Musical performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T163212
CREATED:20250228T151456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T151456Z
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SUMMARY:Mill Talk: Kittie Knox\, Cyclist
DESCRIPTION:And unveiling: “Kittie Knox in the Charles River Museum” \nPresented by Lorenz Finison. \nKittie Knox was a young biracial cyclist in the 1890s who fought against race-based limitations in America’s post-Reconstruction reaction against Black advancement. During her cycling career (1893 – 1899)\, she became a well-known century (100-mile) rider\, protested the League of American Wheelmen’s color bar in 1895\, and refused to conform to conventions about fast riding and wearing a long skirt while cycling.\nRegister.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/mill-talk-kittie-knox-cyclist/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,Public interest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T163212
CREATED:20250128T040946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T041320Z
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SUMMARY:The 9th Annual Breezers Ball
DESCRIPTION:Since 2014 its Waltham’s party of the year! \nWe proudly call Waltham our home\, and we’re reaching out to you with a shared passion for our vibrant community. Over a decade ago\, we initiated the Breezers Ball as a heartfelt tribute to our city. What started as a modest celebration has blossomed into the premier community gala in Waltham. \nThe event features great music\, two full bars\, and delicious food from wonderful Waltham restaurants. \nFor more information and tickets.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/the-9th-annual-breezers-ball/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,Festivals,Public interest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T163212
CREATED:20250219T172446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T172501Z
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SUMMARY:Mill Talk: Denim culture—past\, present\, and future
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Mill Talks collection. \nIncludes a screening of “Riveted: The History of Jeans.” \nThe Charles River Museum is at the site of Francis Cabot Lowell’s first cotton textile mill\, and it was cotton manufacturing that powered the Industrial Revolution. Now\, jeans are the iconic American fashion staple that almost all of us own. Fashion history professor\, curator\, and author Emma McClendon will join us as we screen the acclaimed PBS documentary\, “Riveted: The History of Jeans.” The production features McClendon and other experts tracing the history and culture of jeans\, and their place in Americans’ self-image. \nMcClendon will engage in an interactive discussion about where she sees the future of jeans as a fashion item\, utilitarian garment\, and manufactured product. She has a special interest in the sustainability of denim production\, and the ways in which jeans have become not just clothing\, but a way of expressing individuality and identity. This is sure to be a thought-provoking conversation around an article of clothing that\, at any given moment\, literally half of the planet’s population is wearing. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/mill-talk-denim-culture-past-present-and-future/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,Public interest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T163212
CREATED:20250205T020440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T140948Z
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SUMMARY:Waltham Repair Cafe
DESCRIPTION:It’s back! Waltham Repair Cafe returns to the Charles River Museum! Repair Cafes bring the community together and provide a place where folks can bring their well-loved\, broken items to be fixed by volunteers (if possible). \nBring in your broken items and our volunteers will try to repair them for you! \nWe’re looking for more Spanish-speaking volunteers! Please message us if you can help.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/waltham-repair-cafe/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public interest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T163212
CREATED:20250205T014935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T140341Z
UID:10000179-1740164400-1740168000@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Mill Talk: Tariffs and Trade\, Then and Now
DESCRIPTION:Mill Talk: Tariffs and Trade\, Then and Now \nPresented by Professor Bryan Snyder\, Bentley University and Professor Lawrence Peskin\, Morgan State University \nIn 1816\, Francis Cabot Lowell was in Washington DC lobbying Congress to pass the first protectionist tariff in American history. In the aftermath of the War of 1812\, the burgeoning cotton textile industry he had fought so hard to build was imperiled by the cheap dumping of British imports. By building a coalition between Northern industrialists and Southern plantation owners\, Lowell was successful in arguing that tariffs would ensure that American domestic manufacturing should be protected\, and that the federal government’s trade policy had a duty to so. \nNow\, tariffs are back in the political conversation\, and the efforts around the Tariff of 1816 and its consequences are as relevant as ever. Join us as we engage in a dynamic conversation connecting the past\, present\, and future of tariffs and trade policy to their effects. Economist Snyder and historian Peskin will draw lessons from American history to inform our understanding of economic policy today. \nRegistration required. \nMill Talks at the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation are free and open to the public and are made possible by the generous support of the Lowell Institute.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/mill-talk-tariffs-and-trade-then-and-now/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,Public interest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T163212
CREATED:20250202T151733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T023022Z
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SUMMARY:MILL TALK Negro Cloth\, Enslaved People & the Legacy of Lowell Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT \nMill Talk. “We black folks had to wear Lowells”: Negro cloth\, enslaved people\, and the legacy of Lowell Manufacturing\nPresented by Dr. Jonathan Michael Square \nFREE to the public. Registration required.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/mill-talk-we-black-folks-had-to-wear-lowells-negro-cloth-enslaved-people-and-the-legacy-of-lowell-manufacturing/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,Public interest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T121500
DTSTAMP:20260419T163212
CREATED:20250131T192501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T192501Z
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SUMMARY:Industry and Innovation Tour: The Mother of All Textile Mills
DESCRIPTION:Our popular outdoor walking tour returns! Come see an evolution of a historic textile mill: the Francis Cabot Lowell Mill. \nCurious about the old mill complex by the river? Discover the history and architecture of the world’s first modern factory\, the 1813 Boston Manufacturing Company\, which lies right in your own backyard! Take a walk by the river in the fresh air. Then have a delicious lunch at one of Waltham’s local eateries. \nLearn how this maze of buildings developed from a single brick mill and why that humble mill was a powerhouse of industry and innovation. Hone your powers of observation as you learn to read the clues that demystify this and other mill sites in every corner of industrial New England. \nThis is a free\, 75-minute guided tour with staff members of the Charles River Museum. Tours begin overlooking the river beneath the Charles River Museum smokestack. Follow signs from Landry Park off Moody Street or the footbridge behind Embassy parking. Meet outside our Visitor Entrance. The optimal size for this tour is up to 20 persons. Groups are welcome to contact the museum to arrange a private tour.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/industry-and-innovation-tour-the-mother-of-all-textile-mills/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,Public interest
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