CASHORE MARIONETTES, "SIMPLE GIFTS", Merrimack College, MA
Sunday, April 2, 11:15 AM – 5:00 PM Cost -- $39 for the show and lunch
Through virtuoso manipulation, beautiful music, theatrical illusion and artistic insight, the Cashore Marionettes original vignettes provide an entertaining and sensitive vision of what it means to be human. Their performance explores a range of emotions, with amazingly convincing characters and actions. Prior to the show we will enjoy lunch at Fudrucker's.
Through virtuoso manipulation, beautiful music, theatrical illusion and artistic insight, the Cashore Marionettes original vignettes provide an entertaining and sensitive vision of what it means to be human. Their performance explores a range of emotions, with amazingly convincing characters and actions. Prior to the show we will enjoy lunch at Fudrucker's.
MATINEE MUSICAL, "THE ALTAR BOYZ", Stoneham Theater, MA
Wednesday, April 5, 11 AM – 5:00 PM Cost -- $59 includes show and lunch
Altar Boyz is a foot-stomping, rafter-raising, musical comedy about a fictitious Christian boy band on the last night of their national "Raise the Praise" tour. The Boyz are 5 singing, dancing heartthrobs from Ohio. With their tight harmonies, tight pants and spectacular choreography, these boyz won't rest until they lift the soul of everyone in their audience. Before the show we will have lunch at the Pignone's Cafe.
Altar Boyz is a foot-stomping, rafter-raising, musical comedy about a fictitious Christian boy band on the last night of their national "Raise the Praise" tour. The Boyz are 5 singing, dancing heartthrobs from Ohio. With their tight harmonies, tight pants and spectacular choreography, these boyz won't rest until they lift the soul of everyone in their audience. Before the show we will have lunch at the Pignone's Cafe.
SCHOONER FARE CONCERT, Timberlane Performing Arts Center, Plaistow, NH
Sunday, April 9, 11 AM – 5:00 PM Cost -- $44 concert & brunch
Schooner Fare is a Maine-based duo who play original and traditional maritime folk music. Prior to the concert we will have time to enjoy brunch at Eggies.
Schooner Fare is a Maine-based duo who play original and traditional maritime folk music. Prior to the concert we will have time to enjoy brunch at Eggies.
IMAX FEATURE AND CUSTOM HOUSE TOWER, Boston, MA
Wednesday, April 12, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Cost -- $36 includes the film and admission to the Tower
We'll start with a new IMAX feature, Journey to Space, highlighting NASA's work from going to the moon, to the space shuttle, and plans for travel to Mars. Next we'll head to Quincy Market with access to the Boston Public Market where you will decide where to have lunch on your own. Following lunch we'll go to the Custom House Tower for a bird's eye view of Boston and the harbor.
**This same trip being offered again on Thursday, April 13th, same times.**
We'll start with a new IMAX feature, Journey to Space, highlighting NASA's work from going to the moon, to the space shuttle, and plans for travel to Mars. Next we'll head to Quincy Market with access to the Boston Public Market where you will decide where to have lunch on your own. Following lunch we'll go to the Custom House Tower for a bird's eye view of Boston and the harbor.
**This same trip being offered again on Thursday, April 13th, same times.**
CAPITOL CENTER, "THE LIGHTNING THIEF," Concord, NH
Tuesday, April 18, 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM Cost -- $44 for show and lunch
In this show for kids Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school...again. And that's the least of his troubles. Lately, mythological monsters and gods seem to be straight out of the pages of his mythology textbook! Zeus' master lightning bolt has been stolen. Percy is the prime suspect. Now he has ten days to find it, return it, and bring peace to Mount Olympus. To succeed he will have to come to terms with the father who abandoned him, solve the riddle of the Oracle, and unravel a powerful treachery. Following the show we will head to the Red Blazer for lunch.
In this show for kids Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school...again. And that's the least of his troubles. Lately, mythological monsters and gods seem to be straight out of the pages of his mythology textbook! Zeus' master lightning bolt has been stolen. Percy is the prime suspect. Now he has ten days to find it, return it, and bring peace to Mount Olympus. To succeed he will have to come to terms with the father who abandoned him, solve the riddle of the Oracle, and unravel a powerful treachery. Following the show we will head to the Red Blazer for lunch.
NEW ENGLAND FOLK FESTIVAL, Mansfield, MA
Saturday, April 22, 8:30 AM – 5 PM Cost -- $39 includes admission and transportation
The 73rd annual New England Folk Festival will blend dance, music, crafts, and food from many cultures around the world. Vendors will have a variety of crafts and international foods available, so you can shop and get an interesting lunch or numerous snacks on site. Concerts, dance performances and participatory dances will be spread out throughout the day, providing lots of entertainment. You are on your own for lunch.
The 73rd annual New England Folk Festival will blend dance, music, crafts, and food from many cultures around the world. Vendors will have a variety of crafts and international foods available, so you can shop and get an interesting lunch or numerous snacks on site. Concerts, dance performances and participatory dances will be spread out throughout the day, providing lots of entertainment. You are on your own for lunch.
PONTINE THEATER, "STORY OF A BAD BOY"
Sunday, April 23, 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM Cost -- $48 includes show and lunch
With the innovative use of puppetry and projected images, Greg Gathers and Marguerite Mathews tell the story of a boy and his companions in 1850 Portsmouth, NH, where he was sent to live under the watchful eyes of his grandfather and maiden aunt. Their eyes were not so watchful as to keep the boy completely our of mischief. Unlike earlier children's stories, The Story of a Bad Boy was not an idealized narrative. Hailed as the first realistic depiction of childhood in American fiction, it was considered an inspiration for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Before the show we will have lunch at The Works Cafe.
With the innovative use of puppetry and projected images, Greg Gathers and Marguerite Mathews tell the story of a boy and his companions in 1850 Portsmouth, NH, where he was sent to live under the watchful eyes of his grandfather and maiden aunt. Their eyes were not so watchful as to keep the boy completely our of mischief. Unlike earlier children's stories, The Story of a Bad Boy was not an idealized narrative. Hailed as the first realistic depiction of childhood in American fiction, it was considered an inspiration for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Before the show we will have lunch at The Works Cafe.