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Clockwise from top left: Cranberry harvest; Hancock Shaker Village; Mayflower II/Plimoth Plantation; Christian Scott, Mass Jazz/Berklee College of Music; D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts, Springfield
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Massachusetts is rich in arts & culture, so it's no surprise that exciting events, exhibits and festivals are held in the state's 16 regions all year long. Find out more!
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Featured Region: Johnny Appleseed Country
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It's beginning to look a lot like the holiday season! And there's no better place to get in the mood (and find your holiday gifts, decorations and delectable treats) than in Johnny Appleseed Country! From a tour of cozy country shops to Christmas Tree exhibits and holiday house tours, a leisurely visit to the region will put you in the spirit of the season. Fill your party table with fresh-from-the-farm fruits, veggies and cheeses, accompanied by craft beers and fine wines. Community theater groups set the stage, too, with a host of early-December Christmas shows in Gardner, Fitchburg and Barre . Bundle up and enjoy the season in Johnny's back yard! Find more events and information
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Johnny Appleseed Country.
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Martha's Vineyard
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Christmas in Edgartown, happening December 7-10, is a weekend festival you don't want to miss! Enjoy a wonderful selection of events, including a Teddy Bear Suite, the Lighting of the Edgartown Lighthouse, crafts events, amazing shopping, holiday concerts, Island tours, The Great Chowder Contest, Breakfast With Santa and so much more. Ride the
Hy-Line ferry direct to Edgartown! Be a part of the holiday magic and visit calendar.vineyardgazette.com/ For everything Martha's Vineyard, visit
MVY.com. Find more events and information for
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Mohawk Trail Region
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Edgar Degas_ Entrance of the Masked Dancers_ c. 1879_ pastel on gray wove paper_ The Clark_ 1955.559
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Although most people know the Impressionists from their vivid oil paintings, there's much more to know about the breadth of their work in a variety of other mediums. A new exhibition -
The Impressionist Line: From Degas to Toulouse-Lautrec at the
Clark Art Institute in Williamstown - features works from virtually all of the leading names in the Impressionist movement, including Camille Pissarro, Edgar Degas, Mary Cassatt, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and Paul Gauguin.The exhibition, o
pen through January 7, features 39 works, including watercolors, pastels, drawings, prints, and lithographs and and provides a wonderful exploration of the Impressionists' substantial-and often experimental-contributions to the graphic arts. Find more events and information for
The Mohawk Trail Region.
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Nantucket Island
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Nantucket Island's most anticipated holiday event is coming! The Chamber's
43rd Annual Stroll Weekend will take place December 1-3 on Main Street Nantucket. On Saturday, Main Street will close for various live entertainments and exhibitions. Have a chance to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus with carolers too! Stop by the Whaling Museum and enjoy the community decorated trees with the
NHA's Festival of Trees, available all month long. Find more events and information for
Nantucket Island.
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Plymouth County
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Our compass is pointing due north, with a guest from the North Pole and a weekend full of holiday cheer! The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra's annual Holiday Pops weekend on December 9-10 includes fun, family, community and beloved seasonal music! Astounding tenor Matthew Anderson returns to sing holiday classics, and the Plymouth Community Intermediate School 6th Grade Treble Chorus lends their angelic voices, while the annual March of the Toys charity toy drive rounds out this holiday spectacular. Saturday, December 9 at 3 pm & and 7:30 pm, and Sunday, December 10 at 3 pm. Find more events and information for
Plymouth County.
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The Berkshires
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Image copyright Tony DiTerlizzi.
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Norman Rockwell Museum now presents Never Abandon Imagination: The Fantastical Art of Tony DiTerlizzi, an exhibition of works by the acclaimed illustrator. Best known for his successful series The Spiderwick Chronicles, DiTerlizzi is celebrated for his fantasy images created for such popular games as Dungeons, and the children's book The Spider and the Fly. Family programs and an exhibition of Norman Rockwell's holiday works will also be presented during the winter season! For more info, visit nrm.org. F
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Franklin County
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Coming to Franklin County December 8-10 is
A Celtic Christmas, a family-friendly journey through song and storytelling of the varied traditions of the Celtic peoples throughout the world! Concerts will be held at the following times and locations: December 8 at 7 pm at Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center in Greenfield; December 9 at 7 pm at Centennial House, Northfield; December 10 at 7 pm at Deerfield Inn, Deerfield. $10 adults, $5 children (5-12 years old); $25 maximum for a family.
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Franklin County.
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Greater Boston
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The spirit of the season is contagious with tree lightings and caroling and classic holiday performances:
The Nutcracker,
Holiday Pops,
Black Nativity and
Handel's Messiah. Holiday Strolls, Open Houses and festive dining all add to the holiday atmosphere. The light and sound extravaganza
BLINK! returns to Faneuil Hall Marketplace with more than 600,000 "smart" LED lights throughout the Marketplace. Take advantage of the
MAYOR'S HOLIDAY SPECIAL, half-price tickets & dining deals - all season long.
BOSTON WINTER, the city's newest & coolest tradition features a mix of winter activities, including a unique outdoor skating path, 85 boutique style chalets offering a wide variety of goods, an enchanted Christmas tree maze, a Santa House and a Bavarian Village. Continue celebrating with
First Night/First Day at Copley Square! Find more events and information for
Greater Boston.
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Cape Cod
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Join us for
Christmas on Cape Cod and create memories that will be cherished for generations. Every town and village puts their special stamp on holiday-inspired events throughout the month, including village strolls, theater performances, festive parades & concerts, spectacular light displays, and Santa's arrival....by boat! Families will love the
Train to Christmas Town aboard Cape Cod Central Railroad and
Gardens Aglow at Heritage Museums & Gardens! First Night celebrations in Chatham, Provincetown and Sandwich round out the month-long festivities. Visit
ChristmasonCapeCod.com for a full list of holiday events and getaway packages! Find more events and information for
Cape Cod.
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Greater Springfield
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Holiday in the Park at Six Flags New England - The region's largest theme park offers an entirely new and unique holiday celebration experience unlike anything seen before! Boasting 50+ rides, shows, and attractions, this winter season just got much cooler. New England's largest holiday celebration debuts as Six Flags New England decks the halls in a dazzling display of lights, sights, and sounds for its inaugural holiday extravaganza. Weekends and Select Days November 24-December 31. Visit
ExploreWesternMass.com for more holiday fun! Find more events and information for
Greater Springfield.
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