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Current Special Exhibit
"In Her Voice: Jacqueline Kennedy the White House Years" Exhibit

This special 50th anniversary exhibit presents treasures from the ceremonial events building up to the inaugural -- JFK’s farewell to his home state of Massachusetts; his arrival in Washington at an inaugural eve gala -- and from the inaugural ceremony itself.

July 4

Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular

Boston Esplanade
bso.org | july4th.org

Now in its 39th year, the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular is known as the premier Independence Day celebration in the nation. Each year, hundreds of thousands of people come from all over the country to the banks of the Charles River to celebrate America’s birthday while another seven million tune in nationally on the CBS Television Network to view the event during a live one-hour primetime special.
Join Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops as they celebrate America's birthday.
Click here for answers to frequently asked questions.

July 8

Boston Pops Orchestra with Bernadette Peters

Tanglewood
Tanglewood Shed, Lenox
2:30 pm | $21-$117 | bso.org

Broadway superstar Bernadette Peters has dazzledaudiences with performances on stage and screen.With Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops, she returnsto Tanglewood with her singular style, presentingselections such as Let Me Entertain You, Fever,and Some Enchanted Evening.

July 9-16

Inroads Ireland's GO WEST Tour

2918 Stevens Street, Madison, WI 53705
$2,049 per person | 1-888-220-7711 | InroadsIreland.com | Full trip itinerary here

Trace a path through the amazing west of Ireland. Savor Connemara's Twelve Bens (peaks) and uncover the castles of pirate clans. Marvel at Achill Island's Atlantic coastline and secluded beaches. Visit Counties Mayo, Galway, and Sligo. In the Georgian town of Birr, find its great telescope, once largest in the world at the Birr Castle. Unearth Irish revivalists who saved much of Ireland's traditions. Traverse drumlins to a passage tomb - perhaps the oldest celestial calendar.

July 16-23

Inroads Ireland's GO SOUTH Tour

2918 Stevens Street, Madison, WI 53705
$2,199 per person | 1-888-220-7711 | InroadsIreland.com | Full trip itinerary here

For an authentic Irish experience, travel with Inroads Ireland’s tours off the beaten track in small groups (max of 14 people) on Ireland’s back roads. The one week mini-coach tour takes you to the very best of southern Ireland where you’ll discover ancient monastic settlements with intricately carved Celtic crosses, round towers, and the Cliffs of Moher. Explore centuries old castles & experience a mystifying solar alignment within a tranquil stone circle. Enjoy a traditional Irish music session while relaxing in a cozy pub. Stay in small towns like Baltimore, Kenmare, and Dingle in locally owned guesthouses and help support local economies. You’ll walk the land, capture the spirit, and have Ireland forever in your heart. This is Ireland done right!

July 21

19th Annual Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival

Look Park
300 North Main Street, Florence (Northampton), MA
AD: $16.00 | CH: 6-12 $5.00 | Under 6: FREE
9:00 am - 5:00 pm | After Party until 9:30 pm
Purchase tix before July 7th and receive discount here
413 862-8095 or 862-4539 | glasgowlands.org

Massed Bands and Mass Fling at opening ceremonies - 11:30 am.
Please check back for details.

July

Rose Kennedy Birthday Celebration

Rose Kennedy Greenway
Downtown Boston
rosekennedygreenway.org

Check back for date and details.

July 23-30

Inroads Ireland's GO NORTH Tour

2918 Stevens Street, Madison, WI 53705
$2,149 per person | 1-888-220-7711 | InroadsIreland.com | Full trip itinerary here

Come along with Inroads Ireland’s tours off the beaten track as we travel in small groups (14 or less) on Ireland’s back roads. The one week bus tour takes you to beautiful northern Ireland including Counties Antrim, Donegal, Mayo, and more. The north of Ireland is a place of exceptional beauty full of great idealists, literary greats, and a causeway built by a giant! Get the inside scoop on Belfast from a cabbie as he drives you behind the scenes through Protestant and Catholic communities. Walk atop the ancient city walls of Derry and go to Ireland’s most northerly point – Malin Head. Stay in small towns in locally owned guesthouses and hotels where an excellent traditional music session is just around the corner in a cozy pub. All this and more in the beautiful north of Ireland. Come along, we’d love to travel with you!

July 27-29

26th Annual Lowell Summer Music Festival

Boarding House Park
40 French Street, Lowell
Free, donations welcome | 978 970-5200
lowellsummermusic.org | lowellfolkfestival.org

The 26th Annual Lowell Folk Festival features six stages of traditional ethnic music, authentic crafts demonstrations, ethnic foods, art and children's activities. Please check back for the full line-up.

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