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ALBANY BERKSHIRE BALLET
Address: 116 Finn St, Pittsfield, MA
Phone: 413.442.1307
Email: abballet@rnetworx.com
The company performs The Nutcracker in cities throughout New England and eastern New York. Performances in Nov and Dec. Call or visit the Web site for exact locations. Tickets $9 to $33.50. Discounts for students and seniors.
Barn Gallery
Address: 1 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit
Phone: 207.646.8400
Email: barngallery@psouth.net
Web: THROUGH SEP 28 “200 for $200” + "OAA Expressions" paintings by Russ Aharonian + Tanya Fletcher + "Invited New England Sculptors Exhibition: Part Two"
Open Mon through Sat from 11 am to 5 pm, and Sun from 1 to 5 pm. Season ends Sep 30.
UPCOMING EVENTS
THROUGH SEP 28 “200 for $200” + "OAA Expressions" paintings by Russ Aharonian + Tanya Fletcher + "Invited New England Sculptors Exhibition: Part Two"
BOSTON BALLET
Address: 539 Washington Street, Boston, MA
Phone: 617.695.6950
Email: tickets@bostonballet.org
Web: SEPT 19 “Night of Stars” a gala performance to benefit Boston Ballet, 7 pm
OCT 1 THROUGH 11 Giselle
OCT 22 THROUGH NOV 1 “World Passions”
NOV 27 THROUGH DEC 27 The Nutcracker
The Boston Ballet moves to the Boston Opera House for the 2009-2010 season. Mikko Nissinen, artistic director. Call for show times. Subscriptions available. Individual tickets available through the Web site or at the box office.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SEPT 19 “Night of Stars” a gala performance to benefit Boston Ballet, 7 pm
OCT 1 THROUGH 11 GiselleOCT 22 THROUGH NOV 1 “World Passions”
NOV 27 THROUGH DEC 27 The Nutcracker
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY BRIGHTON BRANCH
Address: 40 Academy Hill Rd, Brighton, MA
Phone: 617.782.6032
Web: OCT 20 “Abigail Adams Revolutionary Mom,” Children in grades three and up use costumes in this play about Abigail Adams and Revolutionary history, 10 am
The Brighton branch holds a very good collection on local history, currently adding oral histories of Brighton residents that will soon be available online.
UPCOMING EVENTS
OCT 20 “Abigail Adams Revolutionary Mom,” Children in grades three and up use costumes in this play about Abigail Adams and Revolutionary history, 10 am
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY SOUTH END BRANCH
Address: 685 Tremont St, Boston, MA
Phone: 617.536.8241
Web: OCT 3 Nancy Seasholes, author of Walking Tours of Boston's Made Land, will lead a 30-minute walking tour of the South End followed by Q&A. Starting at 6:30 pm
The South End Branch has a fine collection of Spanish-language books for adults and children. In addition, the branch has a collection of African-American history and biographies. Free.
UPCOMING EVENTS
OCT 3 Nancy Seasholes, author of
Walking Tours of Boston's Made Land, will lead a 30-minute walking tour of the South End followed by Q&A. Starting at 6:30 pm
Bowdoin College Museum of Art
Address: 9400 College Station, Brunswick
Phone: 207.725.3275
Web: ONGOING “Americans in the Landscape”
THROUGH SEP 20 “Prints/Drawings & Drawings/Prints 1500-1800”
THROUGH OCT 4 “Light and Shadow: The Aesthetics of German Expressionism”
SEP 15 THORUGH DEC 13 “Visual Conversations:
Open Tues through Sat from 10 am to 5 pm, Sun from 1 to 5 pm, and Thurs from 5 to 8:30 pm. Free.
UPCOMING EVENTS
ONGOING “Americans in the Landscape”
THROUGH SEP 20 “Prints/Drawings & Drawings/Prints 1500-1800”
THROUGH OCT 4 “Light and Shadow: The Aesthetics of German Expressionism”
SEP 15 THORUGH DEC 13 “Visual Conversations: A Study Gallery for Art History 100”
OCT 1 THROUGH DEC 20 Collages by Romare Bearden
OCT 1 THROUGH JAN 3 Romare Bearden, “From Process to Print: Graphic Works”
OCT 6 THROUGH NOV 8 “Japan and the World”
NOV 10 THROUGH JAN 10 “For All the Saints”
CAMBRIDGE CENTER FOR ADULT EDUCATION
Address: 42-56 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA
Phone: 617.547.6789
Web: SEP 28 Randi Mail, “If it Rips, Recycle it!”
OCT 5 Andrew Miller, “Digital Photography: A Very, Very Short Course”
OCT 12 Linda K. Pilgrim, “Contemporary Art for the Interested and Ambivalent”
OCT 19 Dorothy Kaufma
Thurs lectures are at 10:30 am. Admission $2, $1 for seniors, except as noted. Advance tickets are strongly recommended for all events. Events take place at 56 Brattle St., unless otherwise noted. See Web site for full listings.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SEP 28 Randi Mail, “If it Rips, Recycle it!”
OCT 5 Andrew Miller, “Digital Photography: A Very, Very Short Course”
OCT 12 Linda K. Pilgrim, “Contemporary Art for the Interested and Ambivalent”
OCT 19 Dorothy Kaufmann, “To Be or Not to Be French: Sons and Daughters of Immigration”
OCT 26 Richard King, “We Interrupt this Program . . ."
NOV 2 Nan Genger, “What is Your Design Style?”
NOV 9 “Writing for Our Lives”
NOV 16 Harris Sussman, “Making a Difference in the World With or Without Much Money”
NOV 30 “Sing Along with Joe: The Best of Joe Della Penna”
CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY - CENTRAL SQUARE BRANCH
Address: 45 Pearl St, Cambridge, MA
Phone: 617.349.4040
Web: SEP 28 New Book Group, Tracy Kidder’s Mountains Beyond Mountains, at 7:30 pm
OCT 17, NOV 21, AND DEC 19 Book Discussion Group, Henry James’ The Princess Casamassima, 7:30 pm
Hours are Mon, Wed, and Fri from 10 am to 6 pm. Tues and Thurs from 10 am to 9 pm.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SEP 28 New Book Group, Tracy Kidder’s
Mountains Beyond Mountains, at 7:30 pm
OCT 17, NOV 21, AND DEC 19 Book Discussion Group, Henry James’
The Princess Casamassima, 7:30 pm
CHARLESTOWN WORKING THEATRE
Address: 442 Bunker Hill St, Charlestown, MA
Phone: 617.242.3285
Email: info@charlestownworkingtheater.org
Web: SEPT 18 AND 19 Tennessee Williams’s The Remarkable Rooming House of Madame Le Monde, a world premiere in conjunction with Beau Jest Moving Theatre
The Charlestown Working Theater develops original performances, producing the work of theater artists and companies with a strong emphasis on developing new works. Every Wed, the theater holds Irish dancing classes hosted by the Woods School. Every Thurs and Fri morning is Music Together, a class for children age 5 and under. Call or check Web site for updated fall events calendar.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SEPT 18 AND 19 Tennessee Williams’s
The Remarkable Rooming House of Madame Le Monde, a world premiere in conjunction with Beau Jest Moving Theatre
Firehouse Gallery
Address: corner of Main St & Rte 130, Damariscotta
Phone: 207.563.7299
Web: SEP 17 THROUGH OCT 17 “All Creatures Great and Small,” new works by sculptors Ralph Moxcey, Mike Stiler, Wayne Baldwin, and Timothy Fisher, and painters Anthony Ulinski and Sally Caldwell Fisher.
OCT 22 THROUGH NOV 28 “Connections... Pas
The Firehouse Gallery focuses primarily on leading artists from Maine, New England and Canada’s Maritime Provinces. Works are hand-selected and represent a mixture of dramatic fine arts and unique offerings, both whimsical and out of the ordinary. Open Tues through Sat from 10 am to 5 pm.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SEP 17 THROUGH OCT 17 “All Creatures Great and Small,” new works by sculptors Ralph Moxcey, Mike Stiler, Wayne Baldwin, and Timothy Fisher, and painters Anthony Ulinski and Sally Caldwell Fisher.
OCT 22 THROUGH NOV 28 “Connections... Past, Present, and Future,” celebrating Firehouse Gallery artists
FOLK ARTS CENTER OF NEW ENGLAND
Address: Folk Arts Center of New England, 42 West Foster St, Melrose, MA
Phone: 781.662.7475
Email: fac@facone.org.
Web: REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS
THURS Thursday Night International Folk Dancing, 8 pm at First Parish of Watertown Church, admission $8
FRI Friday Night Fun: Move to the Music of the World, from 8 to 11 pm, at Park Avenue Congregat
The Folk Arts Center of New England is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting traditional dance, music, and related folk arts of many cultures. Founded by Conny and Marianne Taylor, the Folk Arts Center sponsors community folk dances, as well as workshops and other special events. Contact the office for information about events around the New England area in addition to those listed below.
UPCOMING EVENTS
REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTSTHURS Thursday Night International Folk Dancing, 8 pm at First Parish of Watertown Church, admission $8
FRI Friday Night Fun: Move to the Music of the World, from 8 to 11 pm, at Park Avenue Congregational Church, Arlington Heights, admission $8
FOURTH SATS International Folk Dance Parties, from 8 to 11 pm, at Payson Park Congregational Church, Belmont, admission $10
SUN Family Dances, select Suns, Nov through Mar, from 2 to 4 pm, at Concord Scout House, Concord Center, admission $5
SPECIALLY SCHEDULED EVENTSOCT 10 THROUGH 13 Oktoberfest International Folk Dance and Music Weekend at Hulbert Outdoor Center, Fairlee, VT
DEC 31 New Year’s Eve Folk Dance Party, at Trinity Episcopal Church, Newton Centre, from 9 pm to 1 am, tickets $20
Front Room Gallery
Address: 378 Cottage Rd, South Portland
Phone: 207.767.3835
Email: info@frontroomgallery.com
Web: THROUGH SEP 27 “New Work in Mixed Media” by Michelle Estell and Sunday White
Open Thurs through Sun from noon to 5 pm. Local artist shows run on a bi-monthly basis from Feb. to Dec.
UPCOMING EVENTS
THROUGH SEP 27 “New Work in Mixed Media” by Michelle Estell and Sunday White
HARVARD COOP
Address: 1400 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA
Phone: 617.499.2000
Web: SEPT 28 Greg Palast, discussion, noon
SEPT 28 Al Felzenberg discusses and signs Governor Tom Kean: From the New Jersey Statehouse to the 9/11 Commission
OCT 2 Martha Hodes, discussion and signing
OCT 4 Theda
All events take place at 7 pm, unless otherwise noted. Free.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SEPT 28 Greg Palast, discussion, noon
SEPT 28 Al Felzenberg discusses and signs
Governor Tom Kean: From the New Jersey Statehouse to the 9/11 CommissionOCT 2 Martha Hodes, discussion and signing
OCT 4 Theda Skocpol and Marshall Ganz, discussion and signing
OCT 6 Marion Hill, reading
OCT 8 Jim Miotke, discussion, 2 pm
OCT 9 Dara Horn, discussion and signing
OCT 10 Alan Rogers and Karen Chaney, discussion
OCT 11 Lise Haines, reading and signing
OCT 12 Tim Lemire, discussion and signing
OCT 13 Josh Karp, discussion
OCT 15 Gordon Wiltsie, discussion and signing, 2 pm
OCT 16 Bart Ehrman, discussion and signing
OCT 18 Monique Spencer, discussion and signing
OCT 19 Elizabeth Kostova, discussion
OCT 20 Close Orand II, reading and discussion
OCT 24 Daniel Goleman, discussion
OCT 25 Vali Nasr, discussion
OCT 29 A. David Lewis, discussion, 4 pm
OCT 30 Daphne Oz, discussion and signing
OCT 31 T.J. Parsell, discussion
NOV 4 Tim Fish and Abby Denson, reading and discussion
NOV 5 Lauren Willig, reading and signing, 2 pm
NOV 6 Phyllis Birnbaum, discussion and signing, 6 pm
NOV 8 Evan Thomas, discussion and signing
NOV 14 Henry Louis Gates Jr., discussion and signing
NOV 15 Joe Hayes, reading and discussion
Jamaicaway Books,
Address: 676 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, MA,
Phone: (617) 983-3204.
KATE’S MYSTERY BOOKS
Address: 2211 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA
Phone: 617.491.2660
Email: katesmysbks@earthlink.net
Web: SEPT 30 Timothy Sheard signs “A Race Against Death,” 4-5 pm
OCT 5 James Benn signs “Billy Boyle,” 6-7 pm
OCT 12 Brendan Dubois signs “Primary Storm,” William Tapply signs “Out Cold,” and Vicki Stieffel signs “The Grief Shop,”
Open daily beginning at noon. Closes Mon at 6 pm, on Tues and Wed at 7 pm, on Thurs at 8 pm, and on Sat and Sun at 5 pm.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SEPT 30 Timothy Sheard signs “A Race Against Death,” 4-5 pm
OCT 5 James Benn signs “Billy Boyle,” 6-7 pm
OCT 12 Brendan Dubois signs “Primary Storm,” William Tapply signs “Out Cold,” and Vicki Stieffel signs “The Grief Shop,” 6-7 pm
OCT 22 Archer Mayor signs “The Second Mouse,” 3-4:30 pm
NOV 9 Harry Chang signs “Chinatown Beat,” 6-7 pm
NOV 10 THROUGH 12 The New England Crime Bake Conference with Lisa Scottoline (see listing below)
L/A Arts
Address: 49 Lisbon St, Lewiston
Phone: 207.782.7228
Fall schedule is forthcoming. Call or go online for updates.
Maine College of Art
Address: Institute of Contemporary Art, Porteous Building, 522 Congress St, Portland
Phone: 207.775.3052
Web: THROUGH OCT 19 “Aggregate,” featuring photographs by Cole Caswell, performances by Vasilios Gletsos, paintings by Eric Hongisto, installations by Shannon Rankin, and sculptures by Aaron T. Stephan
NOV 4 THROUGH 7 MECA Art Auction Preview
The ICA shows some of the most interesting exhibitions that will travel to Maine, along with student and faculty shows. Open Wed through Sun from 11 am to 5 pm, Thurs until 7 pm, and First Fridays until 8 pm. Free.
UPCOMING EVENTS
THROUGH OCT 19 “Aggregate,” featuring photographs by Cole Caswell, performances by Vasilios Gletsos, paintings by Eric Hongisto, installations by Shannon Rankin, and sculptures by Aaron T. Stephan
NOV 4 THROUGH 7 MECA Art Auction Preview
NOV 8 MECA First Friday Art Auction
NOV 18 THROUGH DEC 20 “Archaeology Above Ground,” featuring the works of Matt Hutton, Meg Brown Payson, Tina Rath, and Peter Shellenberger
Maine Lighthouse Museum
Address: 1 Park Dr, Rockland
Phone: 207.594.3301
Email: info@mainelighthousemuseum.org
Web: ONGOING collection of lighthouse lenses + artifacts + Coast Guard memorabilia
You guessed it: lighthouses! Open Mon through Fri from 9 am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is $5, children under 12 free.
UPCOMING EVENTS
ONGOING collection of lighthouse lenses + artifacts + Coast Guard memorabilia
Maine Potters Market
Address: 376 Fore St, Portland
Phone: 207.774.1633
Email: info@mainepottersmarket.com
Web: THROUGH OCT 31 30th Anniversary Special Edition Collection
A cooperative, owned and operated by the members. Open Mon through Sat from 10 am to 8 pm, and Sun from 10 am to 6 pm.
UPCOMING EVENTS
THROUGH OCT 31 30th Anniversary Special Edition Collection
NEWTON CHORAL SOCIETY
Address: Box 122, Newtonville, MA,
Phone: (617) 527-7464.
Music director David Carrier. All events at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, 573 Washington St., Newton. Call for additional ticket information.
NEWTON FREE LIBRARY
Address: 330 Homer St, Newton Centre, MA
Phone: 617.796.1360
Web: SEPT 28 "It Took Several Villages: Community Child Rearing in 19th Century Newton,” 7 pm
Please call or visit Web site for updated schedule. Free.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SEPT 28 "It Took Several Villages: Community Child Rearing in 19th Century Newton,” 7 pm
Poets Share,
Address: Rhythm & Muse, 470 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, MA,
Phone: (617) 524-3816.
Rhythm & Muse has recently moved into a smaller space and does not currently have any events planned.
The Portland Museum of Art
Address: 7 Congress Square, Portland
Phone: 207.775.6148
Email: info@portlandmuseum.org
Web: THROUGH OCT 12 “Call of the Coast: Art Colonies of New England”
SEP 19 THROUGH DEC 6 “Moods of Nature: Jay Connaway and the Landscape of New England”
OCT 10 THROUGH JAN 3 “Charles DuBack: Coming to Maine”
OCT 29 THROUGH
Open Tues through Thurs, Sat, and Sun 10 am to 5 pm, and Fri 10 am to 9 pm. Admission $10, seniors and students $8, youth $4, under six free. Fridays are free after 5 pm.
UPCOMING EVENTS
THROUGH OCT 12 “Call of the Coast: Art Colonies of New England”
SEP 19 THROUGH DEC 6 “Moods of Nature: Jay Connaway and the Landscape of New England”
OCT 10 THROUGH JAN 3 “Charles DuBack: Coming to Maine”
OCT 29 THROUGH JAN 17 “Evolution: Five Decades of Printmaking by David C. Driskell”
The Portland Players
Address: 420 Cottage Rd, South Portland
Phone: 207.799.7337
Email: info@portlandplayers.org
Web: THROUGH SEP 27 Company
OCT 30 THROUGH NOV 15 The Rocky Horror Show
Great performances, and they’re directly across from the liquor store to boot. Unless otherwise noted, all performances are Fri and Sat at 8 pm, and Sun at 2:30 pm. Tickets $20, $18 seniors, $15 students.
UPCOMING EVENTS
THROUGH SEP 27 CompanyOCT 30 THROUGH NOV 15 The Rocky Horror Show
Portland Stage Company
Address: 25A Forest Ave, Portland
Phone: 207.774.0465
Email: info@portlandstage.org
Web: SEP 29 THROUGH OCT 18 Third
OCT 27 THROUGH NOV 15 The Gin Game
NOV 27 THROUGH DEC 20 The Santaland Diaries
NOV 27 THROUGH DEC 24 A Christmas Carol
Maine's premier professional theater, featuring classics and contemporary works. Call for curtain and tickets.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SEP 29 THROUGH OCT 18 ThirdOCT 27 THROUGH NOV 15 The Gin GameNOV 27 THROUGH DEC 20 The Santaland DiariesNOV 27 THROUGH DEC 24 A Christmas Carol
The Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
Address: 561 Congress St, Portland
Phone: 207.761.0660
Email: info@salt.edu
Web: THROUGH SEP 25 “Young Faces of Homelessness”
The gallery for the school that focuses on documentary photography and writing, with frequent student and outside shows. Open Wed, Thurs, and Fri from noon to 4:30 pm and First Fridays.
UPCOMING EVENTS
THROUGH SEP 25 “Young Faces of Homelessness”
Sanctuary Tattoo & Art Gallery
Address: 31 Forest Ave, Portland
Phone: 207.828.8866
Web: THROUGH SEP 30 "Avalanche Control," mixed media by Stephen Koharian + Pamela Tachibana
Art by local tattoo artists and others. Open Tues through Sat from 11 am to 7 pm.
UPCOMING EVENTS
THROUGH SEP 30 "Avalanche Control," mixed media by Stephen Koharian + Pamela Tachibana
SNAPPY DANCE THEATER
Address: 720 Mass Ave. #2, Cambridge, MA
Phone: 617.718.2497
Email: info@snappydance.com
Web: NOV 17 AND 18 at the Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center
MAY 29 THROUGH JUN 10 at the Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA
Since 1997, Snappy Dance Theater has been enriching the lives of audiences of all backgrounds and ages with its edgy yet accessible style of dance theater. Blending dance with theater and acrobatics, Snappy Dance Theater thas taken its audiences around the United States and abroad on a journey that's thought-provoking, often humorous, and always entertaining.
UPCOMING EVENTS
NOV 17 AND 18 at the Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center
MAY 29 THROUGH JUN 10 at the Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA
Southworth Planetarium
Address: 96 Falmouth St, USM, Portland
Phone: 207.780.4249
Email: egleason@usm.maine.edu
Showing star and sky displays on Fri and Sat at 7 and 8:30 pm. Admission is $6 for the 7 pm show or $9 for both; seniors and children $5 & $8. Call or visit the Web site for specific show details and schedule.
STEBBINS GALLERY
Address: First Parish Church, Zero Church St, Cambridge, MA
Phone: 617.576.0131
Ongoing members show. Open on Sat from 11 am-5 pm, and on Sun from noon-4 pm.
THOMAS KINKADE NEWBURY STREET GALLERY
Address: 221 Newbury St, Boston, MA
Phone: 866.639.2873
Three Fish Gallery
Address: 377 Cumberland Ave, Portland
Phone: 207.773.4773
Open Thurs-Sat noon-6 pm.
USM/Gorham
Address: Art Gallery, USM Campus, Gorham
Phone: 207.780.5409
Email: ceyler@maine.edu
Web: SEP 24 THROUGH NOV 8 “HORIZON: Poetics of the Post-Heroic Landscape,” works of Jennilie Brewster and Honour Mack
NOV 17 THROUGH DEC 6 Juried Student Exhibition
The Art Gallery presents diverse contemporary and historical one-person, group,and thematic exhibitions by artists with regional, national, or international reputations, as well as USM art faculty and students. Open Tues through Fri from 11 am to 4 pm, and Sat and Sun from 1 to 5 pm. Free.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SEP 24 THROUGH NOV 8 “HORIZON: Poetics of the Post-Heroic Landscape,” works of Jennilie Brewster and Honour Mack
NOV 17 THROUGH DEC 6 Juried Student Exhibition
WADSWORTH ATHENEUM
Address: 600 Main St, Hartford, CT
Phone: 860.278.2670
Email: info@wadsworthatheneum.org
Web: THROUGH SEPT 20 "Hidden Treasures"
THROUGH OCT 18 "Faith and Fortune: Five Centuries of European Masterworks"
SEPT 19 THROUGH APRIL 4 "Digging Deeper"
OCT 10 THROUGH JAN 24 "Re" target="_blank">ONGOING "The MATRIX Effect"
THROUGH SEPT 20 "Hidden Treasures"
THROUGH OCT 18 "Faith and Fortune: Five Centuries of European Masterworks"
SEPT 19 THROUGH APRIL 4 "Digging Deeper"
OCT 10 THROUGH JAN 24 "Re
Among the 50,000 pieces in the permanent collection are Mediterranean antiquities, Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces, European paintings from the 16th and 17th centuries, and American decorative arts. Admission $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students, free for children 12 and under. The Aetna Theater hosts lectures, live music, and dance performances, with food and cocktails.Open Wed through Fri from 11 am to 5 pm, and Sat and Sun from 10 am to 5pm. On the first Thurs of the month hours are extended to 8 pm and admission is free for all.
UPCOMING EVENTS
ONGOING "The MATRIX Effect"
THROUGH SEPT 20 "Hidden Treasures"
THROUGH OCT 18 "Faith and Fortune: Five Centuries of European Masterworks"
SEPT 19 THROUGH APRIL 4 "Digging Deeper"
OCT 10 THROUGH JAN 24 "Rembrandt's People"
OPENS OCT 17 "The Allure of Lace"
WENHAM MUSEUM
Address: 132 Main St, Wenham, MA
Phone: 978.468.2377
Email: info@wenhammuseum.org
Web: OCT 2 THROUGH JAN 17 "Whirligigs and Whimmydiddles: Celebrating American Folk Toys"" target="_blank">OPENS SEPT 22 "An Old-Fashioned Train Station"
OCT 2 THROUGH JAN 17 "Whirligigs and Whimmydiddles: Celebrating American Folk Toys"
A museum of social history featuring an eclectic assortment of historic American artifacts, a world-renowned collection of more than 5000 dolls, a photography gallery, a library, an exhibit of 19th- and 20th-century toys, and a costume and textile collection. The lower-level Train Room exhibits blueprints and pictures of local railways and model trains. Open Tues through Sun from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission $7 adults, $5 children ages one through 16.
UPCOMING EVENTS
OPENS SEPT 22 "An Old-Fashioned Train Station"
OCT 2 THROUGH JAN 17 "Whirligigs and Whimmydiddles: Celebrating American Folk Toys"
Zero Station
Address: 222 Anderson St, Portland
Phone: 207.347.7000
Email: info@zerostation.com
Open Wed-Sat 10 am-6 pm.