Some of you may be wondering if the photo and name attached to this column was done in error. I can assure you it’s correct — and I’ll be taking over Arts Ahead from our wonderful Community Editor Rachel Wachman.
I hope the change is a welcome one! I am excited to be the one that sniffs around for fun events and rounds up your weekend for the foreseeable future.
With all the Primary coverage the Monitor has published, I’ll be the first to say that I need some relaxation. Some things that tend to help with that are being outside and listening to music.
It’s a good thing that all of that and more are in this weekend’s lineup.
Get an early start to the weekend by attending an in-depth artist talk at the Eleventh Letter Writing Gallery in downtown on Thursday. Roger Wells will host “Ice, Wind & Fire: Images & Poems of Climate Change” to discuss the changing natural world via patterns and plant life. His series depicts abstracts images of wood that “speaks volumes,” according to the event description. The free event starts at 6 p.m. and goes until 8 p.m.
Are you an acoustic aficionado or just getting the hang of it? All musical experience is welcome at Fiddleheads Jam Camp in Hopkinton, where the goal is to “teach and inspire musicians to play with each other in various styles.” The 29th annual camp, speacializing in blues, bluegrass, jazz, country and more, will teach jamming, improvising, expanding musical styles and playing with other band members. The weekend-long camp starts on Friday, with ticket information found here.
Arts in the Park is back for September in Rollins Park on Saturday, promising over 60 local artists, makers and creatives to come and share their work. You can expect a wide range of goods, from elaborate paintings to custom jewelry to unique pottery, at a wide range of prices. The event will also feature live music, activities and food as you stroll from vendor to vendor. Stop by anywhere from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to join in on the fun.
The last Music on the Green event in Canterbury is coming this Sunday, with The Random Band playing on the iconic Meeting House lawn. Form 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., music will flow through area with plenty of people picnicking on blankets and relaxing on foldable chairs. Get there early to get a tour of the Canterbury Shaker Village and explore the Village Store.
I encourage everyone to get outdoors furing these events or othewise when the weather is still nice. I know I will!
