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Here's a link to an on-line,
month-by-month calendar
of events.
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Take
A Walk:
Winter
Weekend Tour
Jane
Austen Tours
Take
A Walk: Spring Schedule
begins
Regularly
Scheduled Mansion
Tours begin Tue,
April 1 
21st
annual Sheepshearing
Festival  |
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May
Jane
Austen Tours
Fri, May 16, 7pm (doors open at 6:30)
Sat, May 17, hourly, 11-3
During this special tour, a guide in
period costume will use the famous
author's own words to describe the
decor of the mansion and the gracious
lifestyle of the Gores.
The house, furnished in period style, features: marble floors, a spiral staircase and an oval drawing room. Light refreshments included.
Learn more ...
Fri, $12, $8 ages
6-12, members free
Sat, $10, $5 ages 6-12, members free
To reserve, call (781) 894-2798
Please note, these tours are designed for adults and older children and are not appropriate for children under 6 years of age. Parking is free.
Garden
Plant Sale
Fri, Sat & Sun,
May 23, 24, & 25,
10-5
Get your garden
off to a great start
with these beautiful
varieties of annuals,
perennials, herbs,
tomatoes, peppers and
eggplants from the
greenhouse at Gore
Place.
Learn
more ...
A
Celebration of
Strings
The Boston
Guitar Duo
Friday, June 13,
7pm
Sorry,there
are no more tickets available
for this performance.
Please, visit our summer
happenings page for
other concert details.
Midsummer's
Eve
Lawn Fête
Mon, June 23, 7pm
Celebrate
summer with a party
on the 45-acre Governor
Gore estate. Join us
for an evening of music
with pianist Steve
Hershman and trumpeter/singer
Dave Whitney, a picnic
supper catered by Tables
of Content (see
menu), and games
on the lawn.
$35 (includes boxed dinner). Reservations required by3pm, Thursday, June 19. Call: (781) 894-2798.
Independence
Tour
Fri, June 27, 7pm
In the early
1800s Independence Day
(July 4) was one of the
few holidays celebrated
by the new nation. Many
of our modern traditions
and symbols find their
origins in this time.
As a Bostonian and a Federalist politician Christopher Gore, his friends, and associates and his social circle were eyewitnesses and participants to the birth ofthe United States. Learn how Americans celebrated our national independence in the early 1800s. $12, $8 ages 5-12, members free. Call to reserve (781) 894-2798.
July
Take
A Walk:
Summer Schedule
begins Mon, July
1
Mon
thru Fri, 10-3
Sat & Sun, 12-3
Explore the open spaces and hidden places on this 45-acre estate. With Gore Place's summer “activity packs”, children and their accompanying adults take a self-guided tour of the farm, gardens, brook, and mansion exterior. Each borrowed backpack contains binoculars, a magnifying glass, and activities appropriate for children ages 3-9. Runs through Aug 31.
One hour backpack rental $5. Free parking.
Just ring the bell at the Mansion to get your backpack and begin your summer adventure!
Group
arrangements may
be made for school
groups, pre-schools,
home-schools, and
day-care providers.
To reserve your backpack
or for group arrangements,
call
(781) 894-2798.
The
Eagle Has Landed!
Sat, July 5,shows at 11, 12 & 1pm.
Did you
know that our national
symbol as almost
the Wild Turkey?
That was Benjamin
Franklin's choice.
In the end, of course,
it was the bald eagle
that won the day.
Wildlife rehabilitator and former state wildlife biologist, Tom Ricardi, gives an up-close look and tells the life story of his hawks, falcons, owls, and, of course, bald eagles. Come see why this majestic bird is considered the ultimate American raptor.
$4, members free
Summer
Concerts
Enjoy a series of summer concerts every
Wednesday evening in July.
Waltham American
Legion Band
Wed, July 2, 7pm
Enjoy a
free concert by
Waltham's premier
concert band. Please,
provide for your
own seating. We'll
be inside the functions
tent or just outside,
weather permitting.
Altschuler-Caplan
Ensemble
Wed, July 9, 7pm
Program: Exotic
Dances & Love
Songs
Composers: Piazzolla, Paganini, De
Falla, Massanet, Gershwin, Schubert,
Rodrigo, and more.
Emil
Altschuler, violin - One of
America's finest up and coming virtuoso
violinists, Emil Altschuler, performs
at a world class standard and possesses
a commanding stage presence. He holds
degrees from The Juilliard School
and The Yale School of Music. Master
violinist, Erick Friedman, wrote
of him: “…a very gifted violinist
who possesses the talent and capability
to become a truly outstanding violinist
of his generation… and sound and
accuracy of intonation that are truly
extraordinary.”
Aaron
Larget-Caplan -
With performances
in Spain, Italy, & on
both US coasts
as a soloist & chamber
musician, Aaron
Larget-Caplan
is quietly emerging
in the classical
world as a unique
performer and
who can communicate
difficult and
traditional music
as well as various
art forms to
his audience.
Emil and Aaron will be joined by cellist Josiah Altschuler for part of the program.
$15, $10 Gore Place members. To reserve, call: (781) 894-2798.
Boston
Chamber Ensemble
Wednesday, July 16, 7pm
The Boston Chamber Ensemble offers a program of music from the world of Jane Austen arranged for flute and strings including works by Jean-Josephe Mouret, Giuseppe Maria Cambini, François Devienne, Franz Anton Hoffmeister, and more. The program coincides beautifully with the Jane Austen Tours of Gore Place July 18 and 20.
BCE has a history of collaborating with performance organizations in music and the other artistic disciplines. Richard Buell of the Boston Globe has called the performance of the Boston Chamber Ensemble "spellcasting".
$15, $10 members. To reserve, call: (781) 894-2798.
Gerry
Beaudoin Trio
Wednesday, July 23, 7pm
Called, “One of New England's premier jazz guitarists” by Just Jazz Guitar Magazine, Gerry Beaudoin has appeared on over twenty recordings in his career since his first national release in 1990.
A “guitarist's guitarist”, Gerry has appeared or recorded with the elite of the jazz and blues guitar world including: John and Bucky Pizzarelli, Howard Alden, Jimmy Bruno, Frank Vignola, Ronnie Earl, Duke Robillard, J. Geils, Hubert Sumlin, Jimmy Vivino, and Andy Summers of the Police.
Gerry will be joined by Rich Greenblatt, vibes, and Duke Robillard, bass.
$15, $10 Gore Place members. To reserve, call: (781) 894-2798.
Bill
Staines
Wednesday, July 30, 7pm
“Staines
is one of the
best songwriters
in folk music
today, penning
lyrics that evoke
a sense of place
and a generous
spirit to go
along with his
pretty melodies”.
Associated Press
For over thirty five years, Bill Staines has traveled back and forth across North America, singing his songs and delighting audiences at festivals, folksong societies, colleges, concerts, clubs and coffeehouses. Radio and TV appearances have included A Prairie Home Companion , Mountain Stage , The Good Evening Show and a host of local programs on PBS and network TV.
$15, $10 members. To reserve, call: (781) 894-2798.
Jane
Austen Tours
Fri, July 18, 7pm (doors open at 6:30)
Sun, July 20, hourly, 11-3
During this special tour, a guide in
period costume will use the famous
author's own words to describe the
decor of the mansion and the gracious
lifestyle of the Gores.
The house, furnished in period style, features marble floors, a spiral staircase and an oval drawing room.
Fri
$12, $8 ages 6-12,
members free
Sat
$10, $5 ages 6-12, members
free
To reserve, call (781)
894-2798
Please note, these tours are designed for adults and older children and are not appropriate for children under 6 years of age. Parking is free.
August
No mansion tours or Take A Walk on Sundays in August.
Romeo and Juliet
Thursday
thru
Saturday,
August
21,
22 & 23,
7pm
Sunday, August 24,
4pm
The
Lonesome Coyote Theater
presents a free outdoor
production of Romeo
and Juliet. No
set or costumes--just
a simple, powerful
staging of Shakespeare's
masterpiece, complete
with swordfighting
and original music.
Bring your own blanket
or chair!
To check on weather cancellations
please call: (978) 314-6403.
September
Take
A Walk: Autumn Schedule
begins Mon, Sept
1.
Mon thru Fri,
10-3 ; Sat & Sun,
11-3 until
Nov 15.
Historic Waltham Days
Sept 12 thru
15
A City-wide
celebration of the history
of Waltham.
Details to follow.
Santiago
Dìaz
Friday, September 12,
7pm
Here is your
chance to enjoy a performance
by one of the top classical
guitarists of the region
in the beautiful setting
of the 1806 mansion.
A native of Mexico,
Santiago Dìaz
began playing guitar
at the age of 13 at
the National School
of Music in Mexico
City and made his first
public recital two
years later at the
Sala Huehuecóyotl.
Acclaimed for his lyrical and passionate
performances, Santiago is
one of the leading virtuoso
guitarists of his generation
and is an active concert
guitarist in both Mexico and the
United States. Santiago
will perform works by Manuel Maria
Ponce, Mauro
Giuliani, Joaquin Rodrigo, and more.
$20, $15 members. Capacity limited. For reservations call: (781) 894-2798.
Appraisal
Day
Sun, Sept 14, 1-3
Have
you a family
treasure or
a mysterious object
you've always wondered
about? Is it an
antique? What is
it worth? Have your
questions answered
by appraisers from
Kaminski Auctioneers & Appraisers
of Beverly
, Massachusetts
. Appraisals
are shared with
the audience in
a forum setting
just outside the
1793 carriage house
(or inside
if raining). This
is a great way to
learn more about
antiques and collectibles.
Antiques and collectibles of all kinds are welcome including: furniture, porcelain, silver, books, paintings, rugs and works of art. Coins, stamps, and jewelry will not be appraised. If an object is not easily transportable, a good quality photograph may be used instead.
$10 per item; $25 for 3 items. Numbers will be passed out beginning at 12:45 P.M. on a first-come basis.
Concert
for the Community
with
The Soft Touch
Dance Band
Sunday, September 14 at 5pm.
Enjoy a free
Concert on the beautiful
grounds at Gore Place
by a great 18-piece "big
band"!
Currently under the direction of Kurt
Thaller, the band was founded in Waltham
in 1980 and was first directed by
Paul Rooney. The members, many
of them retired professional musicians,
receive no compensation for their
performances. Engagement fees
are used to provide college scholarships
for musically-talented students. To
date, they have disbursed more than
$130,000 in financial aid.
Please, provide your own seating. And
wear your dancing shoes!
Essay Contest
Winners Announcement
Tue, Sept 16
The winners
of the Historic Waltham
Days Essay Contest will
be announced at a ceremony
in the function tent
of the estate. Times
to be announced.
Jane Austen Tours
Fri, Sept 19, 7pm
(doors open at 6:30)
Sun, Sept 21, hourly, 11am-3pm
(doors open at 10:30)
During this special tour, a guide in
period costume will use the famous
author's own words to describe the
decor of the mansion and the gracious
lifestyle of the Gores.
The house, furnished in period style, features marble floors, a spiral staircase and an oval drawing room. Learn more...
Admission: Fri - $12, $8 ages 6-12, members free, Sat - $10, $5 ages 6-12, members free. For advanced tickets,, call (781) 894-2798.
Please note, these tours are designed for adults and older children and are not appropriate for children under 6 years of age. Parking is free.
October
Fall Lecture
Mon,
Oct 6
6:00 reception
6:30 lecture
Program to be
announced.
Members will receive
their
invitations
in September's mail.
“Things
that Go Bump
in the Night: fear in the early 19th
century”
Fri & Sat,
Oct
24 & 25
This
Halloween season, visitors
will enjoy a very different
kind of tour. “Things
that Go Bump in the
Night” will offer
a window into what
frightened our 19th
century New England
forebears. Battery-powered
candle in hand, guests
will see several sumptuous
rooms plus a few areas
not usually open to
the public while hearing
tales of odd happenings
and common fears.
$18, $15 members. Space is limited. Call for reservations (781) 894-2798.
Please note, these tours are designed for adults and older children and are not appropriate for children under 6 years of age. Parking is free.
The Board of Governors invites you to attend a special fundraising event...
the New York Times
calls Steve Ross
the
“Crown Prince of New York Cabaret.”
Learn
more about Steve
Ross .
Family Wagon
Rides
Fri, Oct
31, 6:00
Take a tractor-drawn
wagon ride around the
farm fields.
$5 per ride.
November
Wined & Dined
in 1809
Fri, Nov 28, 7pm (doors open at
6:30)
During this special tour of the mansion,
a guide in period costume will tell
stories of entertaining in the time
of the Gores.
The house, furnished in period style, features: marble floors, a spiral staircase and an oval drawing room. Light refreshments included.
$12,
$8 ages 6-12, members
free.
To reserve, call: (781) 894-2798
Please note, these tours are designed for adults and older children and are not appropriate for children under 6 years of age. Parking is free.
December
Member's
Soirée
Wed, Dec
3,
5:30-8
The tradition
continues for this
wonderful yearly event.
Join members and friends
for a buffet dinner,
refreshments, holiday
music and good conversation.
A great way to usher
in the holidays!
Members will receive their invitations in October's mail.
Holiday
Tea & Tour
Fri, Dec 5 & 12
Sat,
Dec. 6 & 13
1, 2:30 & 4
Enjoy an authentic English afternoon tea in the beautiful Governor Gore mansion. For this popular yearly event, the Great Hall and Withdrawing Room will be transformed into a 19th c. tearoom. After your tea you will join guide in period costume telling stories of holiday traditions as you tour the mansion.
Children's
Tea Sat,
Dec 6 & 13,
10:30am
Enjoy
a special child-friendly
menu and entertainments.
Admission
for all teas is
$40/person;
$38/per
for groups of 6
or more
$35/members
* Tickets must be
ordered 1 week in
advance of event.
To
order, call (781)
894-2798.
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PLACE 52 Gore Street Waltham Massachusetts 02453-6866 voice: (781) 894-2798 • fax: (781) 894-5745 E-mail: goreplace@goreplace.org |
