THE 41st ANNUAL SCITUATE ART FESTIVAL
Columbus Day Weekend – Scituate, Rhode Island – (Oct. 11-13 from 10am-5pm)
More than three hundred exhibitors from the US and Canada will meet this year in the small and quaint town of Situate, Rhode island. The panoramic of the finest foliage and exquisite art is what attracts all. Featured this year are dozens of antique dealers, all sorts of art for sale and display, a raffle for 30 different items witch proceeds going to Scituate town, live music, good food, friendly people. You can’t beat that!
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Tags: Art festival, Events & Festivals, New England, Outdoor Activities, Rhode Island, Scituate
Arts, Entertainment, Events & Festivals, Exhibits, Fall foliage, Historic, Music & Theater, Outdoor Activities, Rhode Island, Scituate, antiquing, food, horseback riding, shopping | marissa225 | 
October 7, 2008 5:02 pm | 
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1. Ben & Jerry’s Factory Tour
There is no way a true New Englander can visit Vermont without exploring the place that makes cold and delicious joy in a cup or cone. That’s right… Ben & Jerry’s. Now you can witness first hand where all the magic happens on the Ben & Jerry’s Factory Tour. Start with a “moovie” about the success of Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, watch the live action of the ice cream making process, and lastly try ice cream and check out cool stuff at the gift shop. Tours start and end every half hour and reservations are recommended for parties of 10 or more. This summer Ben & Jerry’s Factory hosted a free outdoor movie festival every saturday night. As the nights are getting colder, the last showing will be August 23rd with Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.
Ben & Jerry’s Factory – 1281 Waterbury/Stowe Road (Route 100) – Waterbury, VT – (802) 882-1240
2. Vermont Teddy Bear Company
Hop on a 30 minute Vermont Teddy Bear Factory Tour and see firsthand how those fuzzy and cute little bears are made. Throughout the year, between their location in Newport and this Shelburne Factory they will make 430,000 bears. On the tour, you’ll understand how they do it and learn their tricks and tips. The Hungry Bear Cafe serves up breakfast, lunch, and snacks and in the summer days ice cream is there to cool you off. Check out the store at the factory or online and get some great ideas for birthday and christmas presents. You can customize any bear to whatever your recipient likes and stitch their name in the bear too! All bears are sent as a Bear-Gram which comes with gourmet caramels, a friendly colorful note written by you, and a fun box with air holes to ensure the bear gets nice fresh air.
Factory – 6655 Shelburne Rd – St. George, VT – (802) 985-3001
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Tags: Aquarium, Ben & Jerry's, Cabot Cheese, Chocolates, Cold Hollow Cider Mill, Lake Champlain, Outdoors, things to do, Vermont, Vermont Teddy Bear
Burlington, Events & Festivals, Factory Tours, Food, Beverage, and Hospitality, Indoor Activities, Lake Champlain, Montpelier, Museum, Stowe, Uncategorized, Vermont, Waterbury/Stowe, food | marissa225 | August 24, 2008 6:58 am | Comments (0)
August is creeping up on us and before you know it the summer will have came and went. Take off a day off in your busy life and enjoy the warm weather while it’s still here. The Legendary Inns of Newport has the perfect vacation day planned for you at an outstanding value. Begin with a relaxing game of golf on what Golf Week Magazine claims the number one in the state of Rhode Island. Newport National’s Orchard Course endows ravishing views of the Atlantic Ocean and Narragansett Bay from 200 acres of 100% seaside bent grass. Prominent golf architect Arthur Hills and his associate Drew Rogers designed this phenomenal course over what once was farm land.
Once you’ve rested, turn to the very first, yet finest, tennis courts in America. The Legendary Inns of Newport coincided with Tennis Hall of Fame to bring you 13 courts of where the best tennis players since 1881 have been playing that now you can too.
Golf Details- Reserve before your scheduled arrival to get the best time. Reservations are held with a credit card. If you’re a Preferred Guest you can save 15% on green fees. Green fees are per player. Tee times subject to availability and weather conditions. Available through late Fall.
Weekdays are $95 (Monday – Wednesday and Sunday after 1PM).
Weekends are $125 (Thursday – Saturday and Sunday until 1PM).
Tennis Details- Reserve before your scheduled arrival to get the best time. Reservations are held with a credit card. If you’re a Preferred Guest you can save 15% on court time. Court time subject to availability and weather conditions. Preferred club dress is tennis whites. Available through the end of September.
An hour and a half of singles play is $77.
For further information call 800-845-1811 or 401-847-1811
or e-mail reservations@legendaryinnsofnewport.com
Tags: golf, Legendary-Inns-of- Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, tennis, Vacation
Events & Festivals, Newport, Outdoor Activities, Rhode Island, Specials & Packages, The Abigail Stoneman Inn, The Adele Turner Inn, The Cliffside Inn, golf, tennis | marissa225 | July 29, 2008 7:54 pm | Comments (0)
Coming just around the corner is the renowned Laconia Motorcycle Week held from June 14-22, 2008 bringing its 85
th anniversary. Everyday is filled with promos, food, fun, stunts, demos, and of course, motorcycling. Not too far away at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway, more than 27 races are held on the 14
th and 15
th for a mere $25 a person. Take a break from riding and enjoy the ECM stunts at Flip Fest ’08 held at Gunstock Mountain Resort. Or relax to music at the market featuring four new bands everyday, all day. Grab some free prizes and specials at demos provided by Harley Davidson, Budweiser, Jägermeister, and plenty more. There’s no better way to wrap up the fun with some good food. Bring your friends and reward yourselves with an excellent meal at the Brick Front Restaurant, the notorious Lobster Pound, or join the fun at a Rally Cookout.
If you feel like taking a day off from all the excitement, you’ll find the fun doesn’t stop at Laconia Bike Week. Try out the many beautiful accommodations nearby Holderness, NH such as the Manor on Golden Pond on Squam Lake. This space, along with many others, grants gourmet dining, a cozy and warming welcome, and anything to do from whale watching to scrap booking to amusement parks. Bring your kids along for a thrill at the Weirs Beach Go-Kart Track. Grab your whole family and kick back to a spectacular view of Lake Winnipesaukee, Belknap Mountain and the islands on the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad. No matter who you are, there is always something for you in store at Laconia, NH.
Pack your bags and make your reservations for the 85th anniversary Laconia Motorcycle Week. Bring your friends and family on a pleasurable week of pure excitement at the heart of New Hampshire.
Tags: Laconia, Manor On Golden Pond, new hampshire bike week, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, scenic, travel
Entertainment, Laconia, Laconia Motorcycle Week, New Hampshire, The Manor on Golden Pond | marissa225 | July 15, 2008 10:10 pm | Comments (0)
Often times, Deerfield, Massachusetts is referred to as New England’s gem. Deerfield is home to thirteen beautifully restored, historic homes built in the 18th century, as well as the Flynt Center of Early New England Life Museum and two memorial libraries.
The Flynt Center of Early New England Life is a great place to visit if you are interested in learning about 18th and 19th century New England, with its constantly rotating exhibitions and knowledgeable staff. Currently, the Flynt Center is showing the following exhibits:
“Clothes Make the Man: The Colonial Gentleman in New England.”
“Engraved Powder Horns from the French and Indian War and the American Revolution: The William H. Gutham Collection.”
“Celebrating the Fiber Arts: The Helen Geier Flynt Textile Gallery.”
Just this past weekend, the Flynt Center opened a new exhibit – “Into the Woods: Crafting Early American Furniture,” where visitors can learn about antique furniture.
Deerfield is also home to the jointly administered Henry N. Flynt Memorial Library and the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association Library with volumes totaling 41,000 combined. These volumes include not only books, periodicals and microforms, but also local account books, diaries and letters.
To top off a visit to Deerfield, be sure to relax at the Deerfield Inn. The Inn offers 23 guest rooms and an award winning dining room that serves both lunch and dinner.
Tags: 18th Century, 19th Century, Antique Furniture, Colonial Life, Deerfield, Deerfield Inn, Historic Homes, Memorial Library, Museum, New England's Gem
Arts, Deerfield, Exhibits, Flynt Center, Massachusetts, Museum, The Deerfield Inn | marissa225 | 10:06 pm | Comments (0)
Located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, Chatham is a beautiful town that is perfect for a summer vacation. Chatham is home to the Chatham Lighthouse, which was established in 1808 by Thomas Jefferson to protect the ships circling the Cape. Main Street Chatham has a provincial feel with its numerous family owned and operated shops and restaurants, including the Captain’s House Inn – great for a gourmet breakfast before you start your busy day.
Chatham is also home to the Cape’s second oldest theatre, Monomoy Theatre. Open for fifty-one years, the theatre offers a summer theatre program for college students. Each summer the students perform eight plays with the mentoring help of seasoned visiting artists, actors and directors.
With 260 seats, anywhere you sit offers a great view. Tickets are $17-$22.
This summer, the Monomoy Theatre box office opens on June 16th. This year the students are performing Guys and Dolls, Scapino, The Matchmaker, Doubt, A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, The Front Page, The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-In-The-Moon Marigolds, and The Merry Wives of Windsor.
Contact us:
Monomoy Theatre
776 Main Street
Chatham, MA 02633
Phone: (508)945-1589
Tags: Barnstable County, Cape Cod, Captain's House Inn, Chatham, Chatham Lighthouse, Monomoy Theatre, Summer Theatre, The Cape, Theatre
Barnstable County, Cape Cod, Chatham, Massachusetts, Monomoy Theatre, Restaurants, The Captain's House Inn, lighthouses, shopping | marissa225 | 10:06 pm | Comments (0)
The Tour of Italy Friday Event on May 2nd at the Inn at Thorn Hill will start its wine weekend with a strolling feast of Italian foods and sixteen carefully selected Italian Wines. The event starts at 7:00pm in our lounge and costs $75 per person. The menu follows:
Anti Pasti:
Grilled Vegetables to include Asparagus, Gourds, Eggplant, Marinated Tomatoes and Peppers
Sliced Cappicola, Prosciutto, Soppressata, Bresola and Mortadella
Fresh Mozzarella, Smoked Mozzarella and Marinated Mozzarella
Grilled Breads, Olives and Dried Fruit
Meats and Seafood:
Braised Lamb with Stone Ground Polenta
Risotto alla Piedmontese
Fettuccine with Cheeses and Flavored Oils
Grilled seafood to include Sardinian Prawns, Scallops, Octopus, Sardines, Bronzini and Swordfish
Braised Breast of Veal with Risi e Bisi and Caponata
Desserts:
A full range of sweets
Come and join us for fun, food and wine and look for our Saturday night wine dinner menu to follow. Call us at 1-800-289-8990 or email us stay@innatthornhill.com
The Inn at Thorn Hill, the White Mountains only four diamond inn and restaurant is hosting its first wine weekend. The Inn has had a series of wine dinners for the last 11 years and is adding a weekend long celebration of food and wine for the weekend of May 5th & 6th. It will feature a reception and wine tasting on Friday night, wine appreciation class on Saturday and a gala wine dinner and pairing of Beaulieu Vineyards wines on Saturday night. The price for this event is From $458 to $658 for the wine events, and lodging. Check our website for availabilty and and price. www.innatthornhill.com is the address and the toll free telephone is 800-289-8990. Space is limited.
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