May Happenings in Historic Quincy:
May 2-4:
Thomas Crane Public Library Annual Spring Book Sale
Thomas Crane Public Library
40 Washington St.
Contact: Thomas Crane Library 617-376-1301
Don't miss the Friends of the Library Annual Spring Book sale. Books, videos and audios for adults and children will be for sale, with prices starting at 50 cents. On Sunday, buy materials for $2 a bag (bags provided). Proceeds from the Friends book sale are used to sponsor museum passes and a variety of events for adults and children.
May 3 :
Thomas Crane Public Library Orientation Tour
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Thomas Crane Public Library
40 Washington St.
Contact: Thomas Crane Library 617-376-1301
Take a guided walk through an architectural jewel in the heart of Quincy—-and find out what's there for you—-at a free orientation tour of the Thomas Crane Public Library.
Discover the quiet beauty of Quincy's original library building, a masterpiece designed by renowned architect H.H. Richardson in 1882 and recently restored to its original glory, now the home of 180 current magazine titles from Antiques to Yoga Journal. Take a close look at the carved brownstone bas relief sculpture on the exterior of the 1939 Coletti reading room—-and check out the monthly art exhibit inside. Then explore the newest addition, a distinctive contemporary interpretation of Richardson's Romanesque style constructed in 2001, where you will find everything from audiobooks to Internet computers to zoo passes!
All ages are welcome to join the orientation tours, which will begin in the ground floor atrium and last about 45 minutes. Interpretation in Cantonese and Mandarin will be provided.
May 8:
Quincy Symphony Orchestra Pops Concert
8 p.m.
Boston Marriott Quincy,
1000 Marriott Drive
The Quincy Symphony Orchestra completes its 2007-2008 season with this Pops-style concert featuring light classical music, Broadway show tunes and American standards. Light refreshments, and a cash bar will also be featured. Call 800-579-1618 or visit www.quincysymphony.org for ticket information.
May 11:
"A Timeless Love Story, The Love Letters of John & Abigail Adams"
1 p.m.
Adams Carriage House
135 Adams St.
Join us in the Carriage House on Mother`s Day for this engaging performance by known re-enactors Patricia Bridgman and Thomas Macy. They will portray Abigail and John Adams in this charming play.
You won`t want to miss it!
May 18:
"A Bernstein Birthday Bash"
7:30 p.m.
Sacred Heart Church
Hancock St.
North Quincy
The Quincy Choral Society presents an all Bernstein concert featuring music from Chichester Psalms, Hashkiveinu, Candid, Wonderful Town, and West Side Story. Call 617-696-3941 or visit www.quincychoral.org for more information.
June Happenings in Historic Quincy:
June :
57 th Annual Flag Day Parade
7 p.m.
Hancock St. to Pageant Field
Admission is free.
One of the biggest Flag Day events of its kind, Quincy's annual Flag Day Parade
features bands, floats and hundreds of flag-waving children. A post parade flag raising ceremony
and fireworks display complete the festivities.
June 15:
Father's Day, "Faithful are the Wounds of A Friend"
1:00 PM
Adams Carriage House
135 Adams St.
The Correspondence between Abigail Adams and Thomas Jefferson.
July Happenings in Historic Quincy:
July 4th:
Declaration of Independence Reenactment
11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Adams National Historical Park
135 Adams St.
Admission is free.
Relive the dramatic debate that led to the passage of the Declaration of Independence at the home of the "Atlas of Independence," President John Adams! Attendees assume the roles of members of the Continental Congress and represent their colonies in the debate that forever changed the course of history.
July11:
Presidential Wreath-laying Ceremony
Noon
United First Parish Church
1310 Hancock St.
Admission is free.
The anniversary of the birth of President John Quincy Adams will be commemorated with a special memorial service featuring the annual presentation of a presidential wreath from the White House. Call 617-773-0062 for more information.
July 19th & 20th:
Art in the Park: "Painting Peacefield"
Adams National Historical Park
135 Adams St.
Amateur and Professional Artists, adults and children, will enjoy a weekend painting Peace field at Adams National Historical Park.
July 27th:
Art in the Park: "Painting Peacefield" Artist Exposition and Juried Art Show
Adams National Historical Park
135 Adams St.
Exposition of the works created during Art in the Park weekend and a juried art show in the Carriage House. Awards and commendationswill be presented to artists in each category.
July:
Lipton Cup Regatta
Squantum Yacht Club.
Wollaston Beach
This annual racing event sponsored by the Squantum Yacht Club is named in honor of Sir Thomas Lipton, heir to the Lipton Tea fortune, who in the 1920s presented trophies to yachting and other sporting groups around the country. Quincy's Lipton Cup bears the names of each year's race winners, and is kept at the Quincy Historical Society between regattas. For more information, visit www.squantumyc.org.
July :
Quincy's Annual Summer Festival
Hancock Street (from School St. to Granite St.)
Quincy Center.
Admission is free.
This three-day summer celebration featuring food, music, entertainment and bargains galore is a Quincy Center tradition. Sponsored by the Quincy Business Association. Call 617-471-3232 for more information.
August Happenings in Historic Quincy:
August :
Arts Affair on the Boardwalk
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Marina Bay
Admission is free.
Come view some 300 works of art in various media at this popular art exhibit at picturesque Marina Bay
September Happenings in Historic Quincy:
September :
Annual Quincy ArtsFest
Quincy Park and Recreation Complex
One Merrymount Parkway
Admission is free.
This juried exhibition of more than 300 works of art and photography also features children's activities, entertainment, artist demonstrations, raffles and more. Call 617-770-2482 for more information.
October Happenings in Historic Quincy:
October :
The Haunted Ship
Weeknights 6 to 9 p.m. (adults),
Weekends Noon to 4 p.m. (for kids) and 6 to 9 p.m.
USS Salem
739 Washington St.
Walk the decks of this ghost ship if you dare! Call 617-479-7900 for more information.
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October :
Presidential Wreath-laying Ceremony
Noon
United First Parish Church
1306 Hancock St.
Admission is free.
November Happenings in Historic Quincy:
November :
Quincy Veterans' Day Parade
10:30 a.m.
Hancock St.
Parade steps off from Hancock and School streets and continues to the Adams Academy, 8 Adams St. for Veterans' Day ceremonies.
November :
Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Downtown Quincy becomes a Winter Wonderland ablaze with 10,000 lights and holiday decorations at this annual event featuring a puppet show, Christmas Carols, a brief appearance by Santa and more.
November :
Santa's Arrival by Parachute
12:30 p.m.
Pageant Field
One Merrymount Parkway (Route 3A)
Costumed characters will arrive by fire engine at 11:30 a.m. to hand out candy canes to the children. After his arrival by parachute, Santa and his elves will ride the fire engine through downtown Quincy to the Quincy Center fire station.
November :
Annual Quincy Christmas Parade
12:30 p.m.
Hancock St.
This much-anticipated holiday tradition features dozens of bands, floats, clowns, antique autos and entertainment, attracting more than 200,000 spectators along the parade’s three-mile route.
December Happenings in Historic Quincy:
December 31:
Quincy First Night
Quincy Center
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
The above list of Annual events is compiled by Discover Quincy. To include your event in Discover Quincy’s ongoing events calendar, fax the information to (617) 471-3132 or email the information to info@discoverquincy.com
