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A unique resource highlighting what to do, see, buy, gift, and receive this holiday season.

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The Autumn Inn259 Elm Street, Northampton, MA(413) 584-7660hampshirehospitality.com

The Autumn Inn, a New England Colonial Innis conveniently located within walking dis-tance to downtown Northampton and SmithCollege. Enjoy a relaxing, cozy atmospherealong with standard hotel amenities, includ-ing a complimentary continental breakfastand wireless internet. The inn is entirelynonsmoking.

Third Annual Watertown OpenStudios268 Arlington Street, Watertown, MAwatertown-openstudios.org or“Watertown Open Studios” on FacebookNovember 10 & 11, 11–5 p.m.

Dozens of artists will be showing their workin the third annual Watertown Open Studios.Meet the artists, view a variety of painting,sculpture, photography, jewelry, and otherarts and crafts and buy unique holiday gifts.For more information, a map of all locationsand apreviewof atists’work,visit thewebsite.

Paradise City Arts FestivalRoyal Plaza Trade Center181 Boston Post Road West (Rt. 20 W)Marlborough, MA(800) 511-9725paradisecityarts.comNovember 16–18

“The work here ranks with the best. ParadiseCity Marlborough features not only qualitycrafts like blown glass, hand-crafted jewelry,ceramics, and more, but the festival presentsserious paintings and large-scale sculpturesas well”—The Boston Globe. Meet 175 ofAmerica's most notable craft designers andartists. Just thirtyminutes fromdowntownBoston, with freeparking, live jazzand delightfuldining.

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Christmas in NewportNewport, RI(401) 849-6454December 1-29christmasinnewport.org

Join the City of Newport in celebrating thishistoric holiday tradition now in its forty-second year. Nearly every day of December isfilled with activities that relish the true holi-day spirit. Information and a complete list ofevents are available online.

38th Annual Thanksgiving Artsand Crafts ShowBrewer Auditorium203 State StreetBrewer, ME(207) 621-2818November 23-25F 10–5, Sa 9–5, Su 10–4Admission: $1.50

Presented by the United Maine Craftsmen,local artisans gather to sell their crafts. This isa perfect opportunity for the early Holidayshopper to find a meaningful gift.

13th Annual New England HolidayCraft FestivalRockingham Park RacetrackRockingham Park BoulevardSalem, NH(603) 898-2311castleberryfairs.comDecember 7–9F & Sa 10-5, Su 10–4Adults $5 (good for both days); Under 15 free

Over 200 of the region’s esteemed craftsmen,artisans, and specialty food vendors displayand sell their work. Live holiday music andcraft demonstration also make this indoor“shopping show” a perfect weekend event.

First Night BostonBoston, MAfirstnight.orgDecember 31, 1 p.m.–January 1, 1 a.m.

Boston’s First Night Festival of the Arts, annu-ally showcases the work of 1,000 artists in200 performances and exhibits at thirty-fiveindoor and outdoor venues located through-out the downtown area on New Year’s Eve.This signature Boston event is the oldest andlargest of its kind in North America. Enjoylively music, dance, theater, visual art, andfilm programs. First Night’s traditional activi-ties include a Family Festival at the HynesConvention Center, a Grand Procession downBoylston Street, colossal ice sculptures thatdot the city’s landscape, and a spectacularfireworks display.

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Holly Folly265 Commercial StreetProvincetown, MAptown.org/hollyfollyinfo@ptown.org(508) 487-2313November 30–December 2

The Provincetown Business Guild presents itsgay and lesbian town-wide holiday festival.The spirit of the season abounds with all-dayspecial events, including holiday lighting con-tests and premier gallery exhibits. See web-site for details.

24th Annual BangorArts and Crafts ShowBangor Civic Center100 Dutton StreetBangor, MENov 3 & 4Saturday 9–5, Sunday 10–4

Enjoy the fall foliage while discovering 80 ofMaine’s finest artists and artisans. This treas-ured tradition praises local craftsmanship andoffers extraordinary holiday gifts.

Fine American Craftsman ShowRoute 7Wilson High School Field House395 Danbury RoadWilton, CTwiltoncraftsmanshow.comNovember 10 & 11Hours: Sa 10–5, Su 10–4

The Wilton Historical Society presents its 27thannual Fine American Craftsman Show, man-aged by Barn Star Productions. This eventshowcases America's finest artists and arti-sans. Their unique wares and creativeobjects, traditional and contemporary indesign, will satisfy your appetite for extraor-dinary gifts and treasured items for yourhome.

CraftBoston Holiday ShowCyclorama at The Boston Center for the Arts539 Tremont StreetBoston, MAFriday December 7, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.Saturday December 8, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.Sunday December 9, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.Admission: Adults $15; Seniors $13societyofcrafts.org

The Craftboston Holiday Show is a selectivedisplay of 90 artists at The Cyclorama at TheBoston Center for the Arts. This 19th-centurybrick building creates an intimate showingand shopping experience.

Ciné-Concert: Georges Méliès,The CinemagicianAt Cutler Majestic Theatre219 Tremont StreetBoston, MANovember 3, 7–9:15 p.m.

The French Cultural Center is thrilled to pres-ent a ciné-concert featuring 16 GeorgesMéliès silent films. One of the mostrenowned figures in cinema, French directorGeorges Méliès is still an inspirational figurefor great directors and was recently portrayedin Martin Scorsese’s Hugo. This ciné-concertwill include riveting narration and pianoaccompaniment performed by Marie-HélèneLehérissey and Lawrence Lehérissey.

ArtFull Gifts atPoint Lookout 201167 Atlantic HwyNorthport, MENovember 16-18Friday 5–8, Saturday & Sunday 10–4artfullgifts.com

Friday Night Cocktail Gala admissionincludes: Artisan food tastings, live Jazz anda cash bar. More than forty selected artistsand artisans show their work at the 5thAnnual Invitational Show of Fine andFunctional Art. All show admissions benefitCoastal Mountains Land Trust.

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A Show of Art, Craft & DesignBy The Society of Arts and Crafts

CycloramaBoston Center for the Arts

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Western Avenue Studios122 Western AvenueLowell, MADecember 1, 2, 8 & 9westernavenuestudios.com

The Western Avenue Studios are an integralpart of the cultural life in the city of Lowell.Come to the Holiday Open Studios and enjoyrefreshments amidst a wide array of originaloil paintings, canvas prints, and other artreproductions available for purchase. Signup for a class or visit an exhibition highlight-ing some of New England’s finest artists.

Boston Ballet’s The NutcrackerThe Opera House539 Washington StBoston MANovember 23 - December 30bostonballet.org

Boston's holiday tradition returns with newcostumes and sets by Robert Perdziola andchoreography by Boston Ballet artistic direc-tor Mikko Nissinen. For decades the BostonBallet dancers and Boston Ballet School stu-dents have danced with artistry and heart.Come celebrate the magic, pageantry andholiday cheer.

Greater PortsmouthRestaurant WeekPortsmouth, NHNovember 8-17portsmouthchamber.org/restaurantweek

This bi-annual culinary event spotlightsGreater Portsmouth as a culinary andcultural destination. Wine and dine, shop andgallery hop, visit the theatre, and make it agetaway to remember.

Boston Wine ExpoBoston, MAFebruary 16 & 17wine-expos.com

Sample wine from over 185 wineries aroundthe globe and taste culinary creations fromthe area’s most popular restaurants. TheBoston Wine Expo features lifestyle andadditional food exhibitions, all presented in adramatic new layout showcasing the fourmain wine regions of the world—NorthAmerica, Western Europe, the Mediterraneanand the Southern Hemisphere.

Saratoga NightSaratoga Springs, NYDecember 31 6 p.m.–midnightsaratoga-arts.org/firstnight

Each year, thousands of revelers come toSaratoga Springs to experience a variety ofarts and music. It is a true showcase of thediverse and immense talent in the Capitol-Saratoga region. Broadway and the sur-rounding streets of Saratoga Springs will befilled with music, art, comedy and family-friendly entertainment.

Stowe, VermontNovember–Decembergostowe.com

Stowe—the Ski Capital of the East—is anamazing place to spend part of your winter.Incredible skiing, snowboarding, snowshoe-ing, sleigh rides and special events aboundall season long. Enjoy its eclectic array ofcuisine, world class resorts, great shoppingand warm hospitality for which the village ofStowe is internationally renown.

11th Annual Craftland Show235 Westminster StreetProvidence, RINovember 23 – December 31craftland.myshopify.com/pages/show

The 11th Annual Craftland Show is a quirkyholiday sale featuring an eclectic assortmentof fine crafts and cutting-edge handmadeitems. Craftland shoppers will find anexpanded store filled-to-the-brim with thou-sands of thoughtfully made items from hand-made housewares and masterfully-craftedhandbags, to adorable stuffed animals, cozycrocheted and knitted goods, one-of-a-kindart pieces, beautiful books, clothing, andprint wall, featuring dozens of screen printedpieces.

Christmas RevelsSanders Theatre45 Quincy StreetCambridge, MADecember 14–27revels.org

An Irish celebration of the Winter Solstice.With a powerful chorus, blazing jigs andreels, a talented sixty-member chorus ofadults and children, fantastic stories, the bestof Irish dancers and all the magical Revelstouchstones like the joyous and participatoryLord of the Dance, this promises to be a veryspecial Christmas at Sanders Theatre.

Smith’s Castle55 Richard Smith DriveNorth Kingstown, RIsmithcastle.orgDecember 1 & 2

The castle is an award-winning historic sitewhere four centuries of Rhode Island historyare preserved and interpreted through tours,historic reenactments, and educational pro-grams for both adults and children. Theholiday theme of this year is ‘The History ofthe Christmas Tree.’ The halls of Smith'sCastle will be decked in period fashion for acelebration of Christmas past with livemusic, home baked treats and hot mulledcider.

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Winter Solstice &Aquarian Age CelebrationMilton Grange Rte 7Milton, VTDecember 21, 4 p.m.witchvox.com

Welcome the dawn of the Age of Aquariusand celebrate the Winter Solstice. There willbe ritual, dinner, and live music by MissiquoiRiver Band (Bluegrass) and Longford Row(Irish music). Proceeds will benefit the MiltonFamily Community Center Food Shelf. This isa family friendly event.

Country Christmas in BethelBethel, MENovember 23–24

Bethel becomes a Christmas wonderland dur-ing the holidays. Share breakfast with Santathen check off that shopping list at the LocalCraft & Wares Fair (November 23). Go for theJingle Bell Run, and cozy up over the Christ-mas tree lighting ceremony (December 1).Listen to sleigh bells ring on Saturday after-noons with wagon rides, concerts, and more.

gostowe.comGet all the details on activities, events, dining, shopping, and lodging options by logging on to gostowe.com, by calling our vacation experts at 888-316-7321, or by downloading our free mobile app.

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