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Boston Events Insider: May 21-29, 2012: Lantern Walk, Scott Games, Louisa May Alcott, and 30 Memorial Day Paradees

This Week in ReviewJohnny Monsarrat

Memorial Day is a tough holiday for me because very few towns bother to list information for me to pass along. But I've managed to uncover 30 parades for you, and upbeat events like fireworks and kite flying. You'll find some historical re-enactments this week as well. Why should we only honor the dead by being sad? The worst concert I've ever attended in my life was on Memorial Day, and it featured bad music performed by unsmiling children. So, basically worse than even a normal high school concert.

Personally, if I were dead, I'd want people to remember me with a big party. Why not make this Memorial Day an excuse to visit a remote part of New England? Go for a hike and keep in mind the people who have sacrificed for our freedom.

I hope you are having an awesome week. Now get out there and do something fun!

-Johnny

My new mobile app for high tech events at Boston Events INSIDER My new mobile app for high tech events
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Are you an entrepreneur? Do you like business networking? Then I have the free app for you! This calendar for the iPhone, BlackBerry, and Android is the largest calendar of startup and business events around Boston. I'm going to lose money on this until we see some adoption and can attract sponsors, so please tell your friends. Thanks! (Click 'more' for details)Are you an entrepreneur? Do you like business networking? Then I... All Over . Johnny's comments

Horn Pond Memorial Lantern Walk at Boston Events INSIDER Horn Pond Memorial Lantern Walk
Memorial Day is sad, but this lantern walk honors those who have died in war in a way that's creative but appropriate. If you haven't got your own lantern, you can buy one at the event for a small donation. You can also go to one of the lantern-making workshops at the local Whole Foods May 21-25. 2012: 7pm. (Click 'more' for details)Memorial Day is sad, but this lantern walk honors those who have died... Horn Pond Woburn, MA . Johnny's comments

Memorial Day Fireworks at Hampton Beach at Boston Events INSIDER Memorial Day Fireworks at Hampton Beach
It's not hard to find Memorial Day events. How about making it an excuse to get out of town? For example, the beach and fireworks make an uplifting contrast to the sadness of the day. 9:30pm. (Click 'more' for details)It's not hard to find Memorial Day events. How about m... Hampton Beach Hampton Beach, NH . Johnny's comments

Memorial Day Parade: Cambridge, MA at Boston Events INSIDER Memorial Day Parade: Cambridge, MA
A cannon salute begins this parade, followed by a cemetery service. 9:30am. (Click 'more' for details)A cannon salute begins this parade, followed by a cemetery serv... Cambridge, MA . Johnny's comments

Memorial Day Parade: Concord, MA at Boston Events INSIDER Memorial Day Parade: Concord, MA
Memorial Day isn't just for recent veterans. Re-enactors from the American Revolutionary War are featured in Concord. 9am. (Click 'more' for details)Memorial Day isn't just for recent veterans. Re-enactors from the A... From Rideout Field to Ash Street Concord, MA . Johnny's comments

Southern New Hampshire Scottish Games & Celtic Festival at Boston Events INSIDER Southern New Hampshire Scottish Games & C...
I've seen Scottish Games I expect this to be fantastic! Even though I couldn't find a real website, you'll discover -- most likely -- dance, live music, "clans" with booths, a parade of bagpipes, and all manner of weird sports, like throwing poles. (Click 'more' for details)I've seen Scottish Games I expect this to be fant... Oak Park Greenfield NH . Johnny's comments

Centennial Celebration of Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House at Boston Events INSIDER Centennial Celebration of Louisa May Alcott's...
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Did you know that Little Women had a sequel, Little Men? No joke. This year her old-timey home museum features live re-enactors, an apple cider press, tours, and a silhouette artist. (Click 'more' for details)Did you know that Little Women had a sequel, Little... 399 Lexington Road Concord, MA . Johnny's comments

Spring Planting Moon Pow-Wow & Crafts Festival at Boston Events INSIDER Spring Planting Moon Pow-Wow & Crafts Fes...
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I've been to Native American festivals and they're always intriguing, with great people who can show you dancing, demonstrations, and crafts. They'll have storytelling and a tipi you can go inside of. 11am-6pm. (Click 'more' for details)I've been to Native American festivals and they'... Marshfield Fairgrounds 140 Main St. Marshfield, MA . Johnny's comments

Gaspee Days Arts & Crafts Festival at Boston Events INSIDER Gaspee Days Arts & Crafts Festival
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This festival claims to attract 50,000 people to see 150 craft exhibitors with live music and entertainment, followed by a block party. Could it be true or are they just counting all the people who live nearby as attendees? (Click 'more' for details)This festival claims to attract 50,000 people to see 150 craf... Pawtuxet Village, Narragansett Parkway Warwick, RI . Johnny's comments

Stone Barn Farm Grand Opening Celebration
Combining birds and music, this festival spans across Arnold Arboretum, Forest Hills Cemetery, and other parks. Movies, bird watches, hawk demonstrations, tours, and live music. 2-5pm. (Click 'more' for details)Combining birds and music, this festival spans across Arnol... Various Boston, MA . Johnny's comments

This week's top items are below, or see the complete Boston Events Insider.

 

And a lot more this week at Boston Events Insider, the most popular events blog in New England, including:

Newburyport Spring Fest
Bayou N' Boogie Fest
Get Johnny's 2012 New England Guide
Music, Minute Men, and the Making of America
See the 1812 Marines in Action
Forest Hills Poetry Slam and Walking Tour
Lowell Spring Carnival
Attleboro Spring Carnival
Lakeside Family Festival
Wildquack Duck River Festival
Massachusetts Sheep and Wool Show
MFA Free Community Day
North River Festival of the Arts
Asparagus Festival at Verrill Farm
Open House: The Battle of Stonington in the War of 1812
It! The Terror from Beyond Space
Memorial Day Parade: Somerville, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Melrose, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Woburn, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Watertown, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Acton, MA
Memorial Day Kite Tours at the Observatory
Memorial Day Parade: Sudbury, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Westwood, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Maynard, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Littleton, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Methuen, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Lowell, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Tyngsboro, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Essex, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Plymouth, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Webster, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Seekonk, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Dighton / Rehoboth
Memorial Day Parade: Brookfield, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Falmouth, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Nantucket, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Centerville, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Hyannis, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Fairhaven, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Westerly, RI
Memorial Day Parade at Old Orchard Beach
Memorial Day Parade - Biddeford, ME
Memorial Day Parade - Kennebunkport, ME
Memorial Day Parade - Jackman, ME
Revels & Perkins School for the Blind Celebrate the Spring
Connecticut Renaissance Faire - Spring
Gardiner Ride into Summer
Moose Mainea
Owls Head Spring Antique Auto & Aeroplane Show
Vermont Open Studios Weekend
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Boston Events Insider: May 15-22, 2012: Zombie March, Earthfest, Soap Box Derby, 2 Scavenger Hunts, 4 Open Studios, Gerbil Show, Parades & Fireworks!

This Week in ReviewJohnny Monsarrat

Please see the bottom entry and send me email support for my diet! I'm hoping that by making my weight public that I'll get some friendly peer pressure to lose... oh... 150 lbs.. Yikes. (And thank you!)

Don't just sit around or get drunk! Do something active and creative that will make a memory for a lifetime and bring you closer to people and not leave you in some stranger's bed the next morning, wondering who they are. :)

I hope you are having an awesome week. Now get out there and do something fun!

-Johnny

WBOS Earthfest at Boston Events INSIDER WBOS Earthfest
Although this is is not exactly obscure -- it is well advertised everywhere -- this belated Earth Day festival is always fun. WBOS sponsors this free concert outdoors on the Esplanade (one stage for mainstream rock bands, one stage for kids music) with lots of exhibitors and cool stuff to do. This year's lineup features Eve 6, Switchfoot, The Spin Doctors, and Third Eye Blind. 12-6pm. (Click 'more' for details)Although this is is not exactly obscure -- it is well advertised everywhere -- this be... Hatch Shell, Esplanade Boston, MA . Johnny's comments

Zombie March VIII at Boston Events INSIDER Zombie March VIII
RAWR! Dress as a zombie and pretend to march on Boston, entertaining passersby. It's even more fun than you think! 3:30-7:30pm. (Click 'more' for details)RAWR! Dress as a zombie and pretend to march on Boston, entertaining passersby. It'... South Station 700 Atlantic Ave Boston, MA . Johnny's comments

Franklin Park Kite & Bike Festival at Boston Events INSIDER Franklin Park Kite & Bike Festival
Bring a kite or buy one at the festival! Take a guided bicycle tour of the park! Kiters are great people -- learn to fly a stunt kite with two strings. 11am-4pm. (Click 'more' for details)Bring a kite or buy one at the festival! Take a guided bicycle... Franklin Park Boston, MA . Johnny's comments

Wellesley's Wonderful Weekend at Boston Events INSIDER Wellesley's Wonderful Weekend
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Fireworks and a parade on Sunday, with events all weekend including a a military encampment of re-enactors, tours, a scavenger hunt, building troll/fairy houses, and kids rides. (Click 'more' for details)Fireworks and a parade on Sunday, with events all weekend including ... Washington Street Wellesley, MA . Johnny's comments

Templeton - Civil War Reenactment at Boston Events INSIDER Templeton - Civil War Reenactment
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This year is the Civil War's 150th anniversary and while I found no details, this event will most likely be worth seeing. Historical re-enactors have a lot of infectious passion and it's a great way to learn youse some history. (Click 'more' for details)This year is the Civil War's 150th anniversary and while I found... Henshaw Farm 84 Henshaw Road Templeton, MA . Johnny's comments

All American Rhode Island Soap Box Derby at Boston Events INSIDER All American Rhode Island Soap Box Derby
It's an actual soap box derby!! I've seen one and it's so much fun. Too bad the website is oriented towards participants. Hopefully you'll figure out how to attend. (Click 'more' for details)It's an actual soap box derby!! I've seen one and it's so m... Memorial Blvd Newport, RI . Johnny's comments

General Aviation Fun Day at Boston Events INSIDER General Aviation Fun Day
Even better than cars, it's helicopters, airplanes, and trains! Free. Try an airplane simulator. OoOooOO! 10am-4pm. (Click 'more' for details)Even better than cars, it's helicopters, airplanes, and trains! Free. T... New Bedford Regional Airport New Bedford, MA . Johnny's comments

Haitian Parade at Boston Events INSIDER Haitian Parade
This Haitian parade features more than 100 organizations. It starts from Mattapan Square. 1pm. (Click 'more' for details)This Haitian parade features more than 100 organizations. It starts from Mattapan Sq... Mattapan Square 1614 Blue Hill Ave Mattapan, MA . Johnny's comments

Cadillac Day at Larz Anderson Museum at Boston Events INSIDER Cadillac Day at Larz Anderson Museum
Did you know that we have a world class auto museum in Boston? The Larz Anderson Museum of Transporation has numerous summer lawn festivals for car enthusiasts. This week it's Cadillacs! 10am-3pm. (Click 'more' for details)Did you know that we have a world class auto museum in Boston... 15 Newton Street Brookline, MA . Johnny's comments

Misteriosos Photo Scavenger Hunt at Boston Events INSIDER Misteriosos Photo Scavenger Hunt
Don't steal stop signs! In this scavenger hunt, you'll take photos to prove that you've arrived at the locations that clues lead you to. All the Misteriosos events are creative and awesome. 11am. (Click 'more' for details)Don't steal stop signs! In this scavenger hunt, you'll take photos t... Boston Common Boston, MA . Johnny's comments

This week's top items are below, or see the complete Boston Events Insider.

 

And a lot more this week at Boston Events Insider, the most popular events blog in New England, including:

New Hampshire Renaissance Faire
Somerville PorchFest
Newton Open Studios
Lexington Open Studios
East Boston Open Studios
Cambridge Open Studios - North/West
Fresh Pond Day
"Kettle of Fish" Ale - Salem
"Kettle of Fish" Ale - Boston
Shoebox Tour America 2012
American Gerbil Society Show
Nauticon
Pirate Festival
Carousel Grand Opening
NERO Roleplaying Weekend
BattleCry at WPI
Get Johnny's 2012 New England Guide
Franklin Park Zoo Centennial Celebration
Boys & Girls Club Carnival
Winchester En Ka Fair
Kiwanis Club Apple Blossom Festival
Carriagetown Carnival
Hoppin' Mad Mud Run
Beacon Hill Hidden Gardens Tour
Bonsai Exhibit at Tower Hill Botanical Garden
RI Cherry Blossom Festival
Bluegrass On The Bogs
Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle
Mayor Menino's Bike Festival
Bicycle Parade
CYCLE Kids Breakaway Charity Ride
Mercury, Venus, and the Dance of the Planets
Are You a Sleep Slacker?
Art Museum Day at the Sackler - Free
Open House at Essex Shipbuilding Museum
Phantom Gourmet Hot Dog Safari
Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
Revels: Pub Sing at Doyle's Cafe
Boston Film Race
The Boston 48 Hour Film Project
Ciclismo Classico Bike Travel Film Festival
Stow Children's Festival
Children and the Arts Festival
CupcakeCamp
Massachusetts Farmers Markets Open
"Welcome" Mural Project
Artist's Plein Air Day
Motif #1 Days
Boston Theater Critics Elliot Norton Awards
Nantucket Wine Festival
Xanadu - our review
Woody Sez - our review
Live Outdoor "Life & Music of Woody Guthrie"
Black Box Comedy at The Davis Square Theatre
Boston Handbell Festival
Brookline Puppet Slam
Boston Theater Marathon
Banjo Extravaganza & Banjo Camp
Connecticut Renaissance Faire - Spring
May WildFire
Antique Engine & Tractor Show
First Company Governor's Foot Guard Armory
Bug Light Kite Festival
Maine Comic Arts Festival
Moose Mainea
The Battle of Shelburne Crossroads
Good Shepherd Jericho Medieval Country Fair
Fight For Air: Climb
Lake Champlain Bridge Opening Celebration
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