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October 2008 Events Calendar
JFK Library & Museum Boston

Special Exhibit
Service and Sacrifice: World War II – A Shared Experience

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Columbia Point, Boston | Hours: Daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
AD: $18 | Seniors/Students: $12 | Ages 12 & under: Free, Discounts for Veterans
1 866 JFK-1960 | 617-514-1600 | jfklibrary.org | Exhibit details

Those who served in World War II did so for a variety of reasons, the universal draft being a major factor. They viewed their service through different lenses while sharing the experience of trying to win a war. For Americans of color, service in a war to "preserve democracy" was an ironic counterpoint to the suppression of their civil liberties at home. Women who were able to work in different capacities within the Armed Forces for the first time were greeted with hostility by their male counterparts. For all those involved, the war opened different avenues and changed perceptions. As a result, countless servicepeople went on to shape and change post-war American society. This exhibit will tell the stories of a few of the many.




Eileen Ivers

October 1

BRT Presents:
Eileen Ivers and Universal Roots

Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI
7:00 p.m. | $33 day of show
401-725-9272
riverfolk.org

Join the BRT for a very special evening as Grammy®-Awarded and Emmy-nominated, Eileen Ivers continues to push the fiddling tradition boundaries from a folk music staple to a powerfully beautiful and intensely driving world stage experience. Catchthe supreme Ivers and her excellent band at Blackstone River Theatre for an unforgettable evening of excellence!




Three Bucks Left

October 6

ICC Presents:
Three Bucks Left

Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston
200 New Boston Drive, Canton
8:00 p.m. | $25
781 821-8291 | irishculture.org
Buy Tix

From Mayo to Boston - the ICC presents an incredible night of comedy, craic and shenanigans in the ICC Tent with Three Bucks Left, a comedic entourage devoted to making Ireland funny again. Join Stephen Kelly, Peter Cassidy, Martin Maloney as the unforgettable Cowboy Lavin, French Toast and Eddie Dukan followed by live DJ OGIE G and guaranteed craic!




Niamh Parsons and Graham Dunne

October 7

BRT Presents: Niamh Parsons and Graham Dunne 

Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI
8:00 p.m. | $20 adv / $24 day of show
401-725-9272
riverfolk.org

Join the BRT for a very special evening. Described in the Boston Herald as both emotionally haunting and tonally as clear as crystal, Niamh's albums have been 'must-have' collector's items for any lover of songs and singing. She has recorded six studio albums and one live album. Niamh has been playing in a duet with Graham Dunne for over a decade, and there is a spiritual bond between them when they perform, which draws out the essence of the songs.




Cohasset Central Cemetery

October 8

Plymouth AOH Presents:
Brig St. John Commemoration

St. Anthony's Church and Cohasset Central Cemetery
10 Summer Street, Cohasset, MA
1:00 p.m.
PlymouthAOH
irishboston.blogspot.com

This annual Plymouth AOH event commemorates the tragic sinking of the Brig St. John which sank off the coast of Cohasset on the morning of Sunday, October 7, 1849, carrying more than 100 Irish refugees fleeing the Irish Famine. Most of the passengers and crew did not survive.




Rose Clancy

October 10

Chatham Fiddle Company Presents:
2nd Tuesday Fiddle Concert

Chatham Drama Guild
134 Crowell Road
Chatham, Cape Cod
7:00 p.m. | $20 | 508 348-1885 
chathamfiddlecompany.com

Father-daughter duo Eugene and Rose Clancy host this unique evening of Celtic Songs and Fiddle Tunes and plenty of Irish banter. House band members includes Max Cohen on guitar and vocals and John Alden on bass. Afterwards, the audience can enjoy tea and home-made brown bread.




Curry at the ICC

October 12

ICC Presents:
Hearty Fall Curry Cookery Class with Boston Bakeology

Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston
200 New Boston Drive, Canton
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | $65
781 821-8291 | irishculture.org
Buy Tix

Settle in with a glass of wine* and learn the fundamentals of a Homemade Irish Style Curry, as well as traditional Jam and Cream Sponge Cake. This is a fully engaging and hands-on class. All equipment and ingredients are provided! Join the ICC for a fun evening! *Alcohol optional - Non-Alcoholic alternative will be available on request!




Fiona Weir

October 12

ICC Presents:
A Night of Music, Song and Dance

Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston
200 New Boston Drive, Canton
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Free
781 821-8291 | irishculture.org

Join the ICC for a night of Music, Song & Dance as it celebrates with All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil Senior Flute Runner Up Seamus Noonan and our Boston New England Rose Fiona Weir (pictured). Both represented the Boston Irish Community in Ireland this summer. Stop by to say congratulations! The ICC pub will be open for food and drinks. More details here.




Newport Seafood Festival

October 14 - 15

Discover Newport Presents:
Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival

Recurring daily
13 Bowen's Wharf, Newport, RI 02840
11:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. - Extended on Saturday night to 6:00 p.m.
FREE | discovernewport.org

Historic Bowen’s Wharf in downtown Newport, RI, will host the 31st annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival, on October 14th and 15th, 2023. Named one of the “10 Fabulous Fall Festivals on the Coast,” by Coastal Living Magazine, this event is an open invitation for all to come back to the waterfront after the rush of the summer season! Free Admission (food and beverages can be purchased at vendor booths). Rain or shine under the festival tents!




October 14

BRT Presents:
Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas

Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI
7:00 p.m. | $26 day of show
401-725-9272
riverfolk.org

Join the BRT for a very special evening. The musical partnership between consummate performer Alasdair Fraser, "the Michael Jordan of Scottish fiddling" and brilliant Californian cellist Natalie Haas (pictured) spans the full spectrum between intimate chamber music and ecstatic dance energy.




Ed Sweeney

October 15

BRT Presents: Ed Sweeney and Cathy Clasper-Torch
CD Release Event

Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI
3:00 p.m. | $18
401-725-9272
riverfolk.org

Ed Sweeney honors people and their histories by presenting music that entertains and educates. He is joined by Cathy Clasper-Torch, one of the best known multi-instrumentalists and singers in Southern New England. Admission to this hour-long CD release includes a reception after the show and a free copy of the new CD!




Kathy Mattea

October 19

Rockport Music Presents:
Kathy Mattea

Shalin Liu Performance Center
37 Main Street, Rockport, MA
978-546-7391 | $45 - 59 | 8:00 p.m.
Buy Tix | rockportmusic.org

A hit-making country music star throughout the 90's and winner of multiple CMA, ACM and Grammy Awards, Kathy Mattea remains one of Music Row's most revered singers, as well being the new host of NPR's beloved Mountain Stage program. Although known for her Country hits, Mattea is known for diverting from Nashville's mainstream, incorporating folk, Celtic and Appalachian music into the genre.




October 19

Friends of Milton Public Library Presents:
Author James O'Toole

Milton Public Library
476 Canton Ave, Milton
7:00 p.m. | Free
miltonlibrary.org


Distinguished historian and author Dr. James O'Toole discusses his new book, Ever to Excel: A History of Boston College. Dr. O'Toole describes the transformation of BC from a small commuter undergraduate college to a comprehensive modern American university.




icc beer festival

October 21

ICC Presents:
4th Annual Boston Irish Beer Fest

Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston
200 New Boston Drive, Canton
11:30 - 10:00 p.m. | $25 in advance, $30 on the day | Under 12: Free
781 821-8291 | irishculture.org | Buy tix

Featuring Ireland's leading beers, stouts, & ciders! Favorite Irish foods - Irish whiskey & liquors sampling! Two Live Irish music stations & local bands all day long! Enjoy: Guinness, Magners & craft breweries, Irish Food, vendors including Mulligan Gear, JTC Jewelry, Kendra Scott & more, New England Revolution Mascot & The Battalion, The Vikings - Two Shows - Tug-O-War, archery, Family friendly with kids activities including face painting, petting zoo, kids sing -a-long and arts & crafts.




Mari Black

October 21

BRT Presents:
Mari Black Trio

Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI
7:00 p.m. | $21
401-725-9272
riverfolk.org

Multi-style violinist and champion fiddler Mari Black delights audiences around the world with her energetic playing, sparkling stage presence, and dazzlingly virtuosic fiddling. Catch her live with her trio ensemble for an excellent show of musicianship!




Max Stearns in Hyannis

October 21

JFK Museum Hyannis Presents:
Author Max Stearns

397 Main Street
Hyannis, Cape Cod
10:30 a.m. | Free |
jfkhyannismuseum.org | Register here

University of Maryland Law Professor Max Stearns discuss his newest book Parliamentary America: The Least Radical Means of Radically Repairing Our Broken Democracy. This event is free to attend. Coffee, tea and water will be served.  Seating is limited to 50.  Reserve your seat today.




Karla Bonoff

October 26

Rockport Music Presents:
Karla Bonoff

Shalin Liu Performance Center
37 Main Street, Rockport, MA
978-546-7391 | $36 - 42 | 8:00 p.m.
Buy Tix | rockportmusic.org

Karla Bonoff got her start as a songwriter, writing hits for Linda Ronstadt, Wynonna Judd and Bonnie Raitt before venturing out on her own. She had a modest solo career in the late 70’s until scoring a Top 20 hit with 1982’s “Personally” off her album Wild Heart of the Young. Bonoff also enjoyed success with movie soundtracks, landing songs in FootlooseAbout Last Night and others. She has continued to record her own material, including 2019’s Carry Me Home."Her voice is perfection." - Huffington Post




Jimmy Devine Fundraiser

October 28

BRT Presents: Newberry & Verch
The Music of Jimmy Devine

Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI
3:00 pm | $15 adv / $18 day of show
401-725-9272 | riverfolk.org

This special concert, originally planned for the Summer Solstice Festival back in June, will be a fundraiser for the Jimmy Devine Scholarship Fund. Jimmy was a beloved fiddle player who moved from New York to Rhode Island and mentored a new generation of Irish fiddlers. Jimmy was one of the true lynchpins of the Irish scene in Providence – playing for dances, sessions and house parties, with his band, The Erinoids, as well as teaching and passing along the Irish fiddle tradition. 




Padraig O'Malley

October 29

Scituate Public Library Presents: Author Reading
Padraig O'Malley

Scituate Public Library
Community Room
85 Branch Street, Scituate, MA 02066
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Free | ScituateLibrary

Renowned scholar, research and writer Padraig O'Malley discusses his new book, Perils and Prospects of a United Ireland. The event is sponsored by the Eire Society of Boston.
Read BITA's review of Perils and Prospects of a United Ireland.




April Verch and Joe Newberry

October 29

BRT Presents: Newberry & Verch
April Verch and Joe Newberry

Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI
3:00 pm | $22 adv / $25 day of show
401-725-9272 | riverfolk.org

Joe Newberry and April Verch are masters of their traditions. Tunes, ballads, step dancing, and original songs by way of Canada and the Ozarks ring like silver and shine like gold. With beautiful harmony singing, breathtaking instrumentals, and exquisite dancing, these two hit the stage in perfect rhythm. Newberry & Verch have played everywhere from the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Wide Open Bluegrass Festival in Raleigh, North Carolina to the Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow, Scotland.




Milton Monster Dash

October 29

23rd Milton Monster Dash - 5K and Community Event

Cunningham Park
75 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA 02186
9:00 a.m. | Register here

The Monster Dash is organized by the Milton Foundation for Education, a non-profit group that funds innovative programs and opportunities that are beyond the reach of the school system's budget. The race is held in memory of Sam Cichello who died following a playground accident in 1999. Proceeds are administered by the Foundation, which works closely with the Milton Public Schools and the Cichello family to develop science enrichment programming. One of the programs that the Monster Dash supports is Science Across Milton taking innovative science lessons and lesson plans to classrooms across town. The program also draws on the resources and expertise of the Blue Hills Trailside Museum, where students visit to learn from museum exhibits and also present the results of their scientific investigations.




Bridget's Halloween

October TBA

Bridget's - An Irish Tradition
Halloween Fun

Bridget's - An Irish Tradition
88 West Main Street, Norton, MA 02766
11:00 am - 3:00 pm | 508-285-9700
bit.ly/BridgetsIrish

Bridget’s celebration of Samhain, the original Halloween (without the fire of course) starts at 11:00 a.m. at Bridget's - An Irish Tradition gift, 88 West Main Street in Norton, MA. The Norton’ s Halloween Parade is earlier that day - in Chartley. Please join Bridget's after the parade for special treats like sparkling cider, a free raffle and other festivities. 




ICC Halloween

October TBA

ICC Presents:
Samhain at the ICC Cottage

Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston
200 New Boston Drive, Canton
4:00 p.m. | Free - Reservations recommended
781 821-8291 | irishculture.org

Refreshments include traditional Barm Brack & Tea. Enjoy the fun of the season by bobbing for apples. Bring along your dancing shoes and dance the “Walls of Limerick." Sing along with Maureen & Gerry McNally. Listen to ghost stories and have a thrilling, spine tingling night of planned Halloween activities at the ICC in Canton. Costumes Encouraged!




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