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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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