Events for August, 2011
Concerts on Waltham Common
Waltham American Legion Band. Sponsored by the Chateau Restaurant and Waltham Police National Night Out.
AT A GLANCE
| Sponsor: | WALTHAM ARTS COUNCIL |
| Where: | Waltham Common |
| When: | August 2, 2011 |
| Hours: | 7-8:30pm |
| Admission: | Free |
| Website: | LINK |
The High Arctic Today
Author Peter Alden will give an illustrated talk on how the polar bears are faring, how the Arctic and Antarctic differ, what the local peoples' lives are like and how the changes in climate pattersns have already affected them.
AT A GLANCE
| Sponsor: | Friends of the Waltham Public Library |
| Where: | 735 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02451 |
| When: | August 2, 2011 |
| Hours: | 7:00 PM |
| Admission: | Free |
| Phone: | 781-314-3425 x2 |
| Website: | LINK |
| Handicapped: | Yes |
Charles Riverwalk Invasive Plant Removal Work Party
Help the Waltham Land Trust and Trustees of Reservations remove non-native plants from the trails of the Charles Riverwalk up/downstream of the Moody Street Dam. These invasives compete with and crowd out our native riverside plants! Tools and instruction provided. Bring water and sunscreen, and wear closed-toed shoes.
AT A GLANCE
| Sponsor: | Waltham Land Trust & Trustees of Reservations |
| Where: | Meet at Landry Park, downstream of Moody St Dam |
| When: | August 3, 2011 |
| Hours: | 12:30 - 2:30 pm |
| Admission: | free |
| Phone: | 781-893-3355 |
| Email: | |
| Website: | LINK |
| Handicapped: | No |
Concerts on Waltham Common
The Soft Touch Band. Sponsored by the Waltham Arts Council.
AT A GLANCE
| Sponsor: | WALTHAM ARTS COUNCIL |
| Where: | Waltham Common |
| When: | August 9, 2011 |
| Hours: | 7-8:30pm |
| Admission: | Free |
| Website: | LINK |
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor: A Full Moon Tour
) Led by a guide in period dress, you will explore the beautiful 1806 Governor Gore mansion while hearing stories of unusual occupations in the early 19th century. Free parking. Capacity limited. For tickets, call: (781) 894-2798.
AT A GLANCE
| Sponsor: | Gore Place |
| Where: | 52 Gore Street |
| When: | August 12, 2011 |
| Hours: | 7:00pm |
| Admission: | $14, $10 ages 5-12 |
| Phone: | 781-894-2798 |
| Email: | |
| Website: | LINK |
| Handicapped: | No |
Concerts on Waltham Common
The Reynolds Band. Sponsored by the Waltham West Suburban Chamber of Commerce.
AT A GLANCE
| Sponsor: | WALTHAM ARTS COUNCIL |
| Where: | Waltham Common |
| When: | August 16, 2011 |
| Hours: | 7-8:30pm |
| Admission: | Free |
| Website: | LINK |
Concerts on Waltham Common
Reminisants. Sponsored by Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation, Inc.
AT A GLANCE
| Sponsor: | WALTHAM ARTS COUNCIL |
| Where: | Waltham Common |
| When: | August 23, 2011 |
| Hours: | 7-8:30pm |
| Admission: | Free |
| Website: | LINK |
Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions at Lyman Estate
The Herrmann family, breeders and trainers of the famed Lipizzan horse, demonstrate the highest levels of horsemanship in three shows. These stallions are among the last horses capable of executing the "Airs Above the Ground" maneuvers, dramatic leaps and plunges that were developed as aggressive battle maneuvers in the sixteenth century and are now among the most beautiful displays of equine grace and strength. Please bring seats and bug spray. Snacks and souvenirs are available.
AT A GLANCE
| Sponsor: | Historic New England |
| Where: | 185 Lyman Street |
| When: | August 26, 2011 |
| Hours: | 5:30-7 PM |
| Admission: | $8-15 |
| Phone: | 617-994-5959 |
| Website: | LINK |
| Handicapped: | Yes |
A Grand Day Out in concert
A Grand Day Out plays rock, blues and '60's and '70's classics.
AT A GLANCE
| Sponsor: | Waltham Farmers' Market |
| Where: | Sovereign Bank parking lot, 1 Moody Street, Waltham |
| When: | August 27, 2011 |
| Hours: | 11:00 a.m. to noon |
| Admission: | Free |
| Phone: | (781) 899-6230 |
| Email: | |
| Website: | LINK |
| Handicapped: | Yes |
Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions at Lyman Estate
The Herrmann family, breeders and trainers of the famed Lipizzan horse, demonstrate the highest levels of horsemanship in three shows. These stallions are among the last horses capable of executing the "Airs Above the Ground" maneuvers, dramatic leaps and plunges that were developed as aggressive battle maneuvers in the sixteenth century and are now among the most beautiful displays of equine grace and strength. Please bring seats and bug spray. Snacks and souvenirs are available.
AT A GLANCE
| Sponsor: | Historic New England |
| Where: | 185 Lyman Street |
| When: | August 27, 2011 |
| Hours: | 2-3:30 PM |
| Admission: | $8-$15 |
| Phone: | 617-994-5959 |
| Website: | LINK |
| Handicapped: | Yes |
Waltham Farmers' Market
Waltham Farmers' Market bring fresh produce, meat, cheese, eggs, specialty foods, art and crafts to downtown Waltham every Saturday, rain or shine.
AT A GLANCE
| Sponsor: | Waltham Farmers' Market |
| Where: | Sovereign Bank parking lot, 1 Moody Street, Waltham |
| When: | August 27, 2011 |
| Hours: | 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
| Admission: | Free |
| Phone: | (781) 899-6230 |
| Email: | |
| Website: | LINK |
| Handicapped: | Yes |
Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions at Lyman Estate
The Herrmann family, breeders and trainers of the famed Lipizzan horse, demonstrate the highest levels of horsemanship in three shows. These stallions are among the last horses capable of executing the "Airs Above the Ground" maneuvers, dramatic leaps and plunges that were developed as aggressive battle maneuvers in the sixteenth century and are now among the most beautiful displays of equine grace and strength. Please bring seats and bug spray. Snacks and souvenirs are available.
AT A GLANCE
| Sponsor: | Historic New England |
| Where: | 185 Lyman Street |
| When: | August 28, 2011 |
| Hours: | 2-3:30 PM |
| Admission: | $8-$15 |
| Phone: | 185 Lyman Street |
| Website: | LINK |
| Handicapped: | Yes |
