JFK Hyannis Museum: Guided Kennedy Legacy Trail Walk

Join a guided, accessible walk through the village of Hyannis and explore the rich Kennedy history on Cape Cod. Learn about the Kennedy family history in Hyannis Port. See key sites where President-Elect John F. Kennedy met the world press and campaign workers the day after the 1960 election. Learn about the Peace Corps, the…

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JFK Hyannis Museum – Author Kate Storey: White House by the Sea

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Join the JFK Hyannis Museum in the Scudder Family Center for Civic Engagement at the JFK Hyannis Museum for the return of author Kate Storey. Kate Storey will share fascinating stories about her book The White House by the Sea – A Century of Kennedys at Hyannis Port. Learn about the intimate, multi-generational story of the…

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ICC Presents: 35th Annual Golf Tournament

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The Irish Cultural Centre’s annual golf tournament is one of its largest fundraisers each year. Now in it’s 35th year, the golf tournament has provided an opportunity for the Centre to raise critical funds down through the years. The 35th annual golf tournament will be held at Brookmeadow Country Club in Canton, MA on Friday,…

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JFK Hyannis Museum – Summer Author Series – Dr. Leigh Straw

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Join the JFK Hyannis Museum in the Scudder Family Center for Civic Engagement at the JFK Hyannis Museum for a captivating journey back to the summer of 1944, a pivotal moment that forever altered the course of the Kennedy family. Delve into “The Kennedys at Cape Cod, 1944: The Summer That Changed Everything,” an insightful…

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Cape Cod Speaker Series with John Sullivan in Dennis

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Join The Cape Cod Speaker Series and Partner JFK Hyannis Museum for a Conversation with John Sullivan at Cape Cinema in Dennis, MA. John Sullivan, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia and author of the award-winning and critically acclaimed memoir, Midnight in Moscow, will speak about Russia’s war against the West. The recently published book details…

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Quincy’s Marina Bay Ferry Season Begins April 28, 2025

The popular Marina Bay Ferry in Quincy, Massachusetts resumes its new season on April 28, 2025, with exciting new operational changes to make the ferry ride more efficient and frequent, according to Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). The Marina Bay Ferry runs from April 28 through November 26 from Squantum Point in Quincy, with stops at…

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JFK Hyannis Museum: Guided Kennedy Legacy Trail Walk

Join a guided, accessible walk through the village of Hyannis and explore the rich Kennedy history on Cape Cod. Learn about the Kennedy family history in Hyannis Port. See key sites where President-Elect John F. Kennedy met the world press and campaign workers the day after the 1960 election. Learn about the Peace Corps, the…

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JFK Hyannis Museum: Guided Kennedy Legacy Trail Walk

Join a guided, accessible walk through the village of Hyannis and explore the rich Kennedy history on Cape Cod. Learn about the Kennedy family history in Hyannis Port. See key sites where President-Elect John F. Kennedy met the world press and campaign workers the day after the 1960 election. Learn about the Peace Corps, the…

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Benkadi Drum and Dance at JFK Library

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The multicultural Benkadi Drum and Dance group returns to perform new dances showcasing traditional West African rhythms and movements. With vivid costumes, interpretive dance, and audience participation, join us in honor of Juneteenth! The Celebrate! series, appropriate for family audiences and children ages 5 and up, highlights America’s rich cultural diversity through the arts. This…

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Celtic Thunder – Their Greatest Songs and along the way a Reunion with Old Friends

Graham Nash

Spectacle Live Presents: Celtic Thunder – Their Greatest Songs and along the way a Reunion with Old Friends An Intimate Evening with Celtic Thunder is more than just a concert—it’s a journey through the group’s incredible legacy. Featuring a carefully curated setlist of their greatest hits, this show will showcase the powerful harmonies, soaring ballads,…

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ICC Presents: Mundy Live at the Irish Cultural Centre

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Mundy was born Edmond Enright in the rural town of Birr, County Offaly. In 1993, at the age of 18 Mundy moved to Dublin to take his place on the energetic busking circuit. It was during this period that Mundy penned some of his greatest hits including, ‘Gin & Tonic Sky’ & ‘Life’s A Cinch.’ …

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BRT Presents: Holiday Craft Fair & Festival

BRT, Craft Fair, Cumberland, RI

Please join BRT and help support future Blackstone River Theatre programming as well as area craft vendors and home-based businesses while you do your holiday shopping locally! BRT will have 24 vendors on site between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and the event will also feature continuous live music with Bob Drouin, Josh Kane, Dean Robinson, Cathy Clasper-Torch, Atwater~Donnelly, The…

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BRT Presents: A Very, Very Cassie & Maggie Christmas

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BRT Presents – A Very, Very Cassie & Maggie Christmas Nova Scotian sisters Cassie and Maggie MacDonald bring in the holidays with their Christmas Show. They have been lighting up the world with their unique blend of traditional and contemporary Celtic instrumentals and vocals. Appearing on stages across North America, the UK, and Europe the…

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BRT Presents: Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas

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The musical partnership between Alasdair Fraser, long regarded as Scotland’s premier fiddle ambassador, and the sizzlingly-talented Californian cellist Natalie Haas may not seem an obvious one, but the duo’s dazzling teamwork, driving rhythms, and their shared passion for improvising on the melody and the groove of Scottish tunes has helped reconstruct and revive the Scottish tradition of…

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BRT Presents: An Evening with The Kingston Trio

Kingston Trio, BRT, Cuberland, RI

The Kingston Trio is an American folk and pop music band that emerged from San Francisco’s North Beach club scene in 1957. With their unique sound and rich tradition of American folk music, the Trio quickly rose to fame during the late 50s and early 60s, influencing the musical tastes of a generation. Their unprecedented…

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BRT Presents: Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet

beausoleil avec michael doucet, BRT, Cumberland, RI

For 50 years, Two-time Grammy winner BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet have been hailed as “the best Cajun band in the world.” Doucet and the band can be credited with taking Cajun music from its regional roots in Louisiana to popularity worldwide. Born from their rich Acadian ancestry BeauSoleil’s distinctive sound derives from the distilled spirits…

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BRT Presents: James Keelaghan

James keelaghan, BRT, Cumberland, RI

By Roddy Campbell: Contemporary folk songs, at their very best, offer an insight into the hardships, attitudes, and resolve of characters and events that shape our day-to-day lives. You can dress these songs up in inspired arrangements and intricate instrumentation but, at their very essence, the archetypal folk song is all about stories. Stories and…

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BRT Presents: Tannahill Weavers

BRT, Tannahill Weavers, Cumberland, RI

Born of a session in Paisley, Scotland and named for the town’s historic weaving industry and local poet laureate Robert Tannahill, the group has made an international name for its special brand of Scottish music, blending the beauty of traditional melodies with the power of modern rhythms. The Tannahill Weavers began to attract attention when…

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BRT Presents: Turas

This is the final concert of the 2025 Take It Outside Concert Series which is held in back of Blackstone River Theatre. Chairs are provided or you can bring your own! In the event of rain in the forecast the concert moves inside. Tickets are also available at the gate. Turas is the Irish word…

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BRT Presents – Beppe Gambetta with Yann Falquet

BRT, Beppe Gambetta with Yann Falquet, Cumberland, RI

This concert continues the 2025 Take It Outside Concert Series and is held in back of Blackstone River Theatre. Chairs are provided or bring your own! In the event of rain in the forecast the concert moves inside. Tickets are also available at the gate. Beppe Gambetta is a guitarist, composer, and folk singer inspired…

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BRT Presents – Rakish

BRT, Rakish, Cumberland, RI

This concert continues the 2025 Take It Outside Concert Series and is held in back of Blackstone River Theatre. Chairs are provided or bring your own! In the event of rain in the forecast the concert moves inside. Tickets are also available at the gate. Rooted in tradition with an ear toward the future, contemporary…

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BRT Presents – Quartermaster’s Council

This concert continues the 2025 Take It Outside Concert Series and is held in back of Blackstone River Theatre. Chairs are provided or bring your own! In the event of rain in the forecast the concert moves inside. Tickets are also available at the gate. Quartermaster’s Council – Knotty Jane, Mouse, Mutt, Smoky Pete, Syren…

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Rockport Music Presents – Pink Martini

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Experience the globally prestigious Pink Martini in Rockport! Blending jazz, classical and vintage pop with multilingual flair, this “little orchestra” has delivered electrifying performances that transports audiences around the world for more than 30 years. Featuring a dozen musicians with songs in 25 languages, Pink Martini performs its multilingual repertoire on concert stages and with…

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Girl Scout Troop Helped Restore Framingham’s Civil War Statue in 2001

A three-year effort by a local Girl Scout troop to restore a neglected Civil War statue was celebrated on April 28, 2001 at a rededication ceremony  in front of the Edgell Memorial Library in Framingham Center. More than 100 people attended the event.  The restoration effort was spearheaded by the Framingham Girl Scout Troop 2112,…

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