Howard Yezerski boasts more than 25 years in the Boston art scene. His newest space, located in the newly-renovated complex at 460 Harrison, is stunning with high ceilings and an entire wall of windows. Here, Yezerski and gallery director Sasha Goldman curate shows of contemporary paintings, photographs and sculptures, among other works. The gallery is open to all kinds of art whether it be video, abstract or figurative pieces.
Maplewood was founded in 1965 and is a family owned and family run. Maplewood offers summer day camp and school year programs that include: preschool; after school; vacation; children's classes; and birthday parties.
Located on 30 wooded acres in South Easton, their expansive indoor and outdoor facilities along with our diverse program provide children with opportunities to learn, socialize, and have fun.
Their professional, experienced staff focuses on making each learning experience a positive one for your child and strive to provide opportunities for each child to grow to their fullest potential.
Carroll and Sons displays works from New England artists. Gallery owner Joseph Carroll says that he likes to showcase art with both a concept and a purpose, and selects artists of all mediums with that criteria in mind. This means that Carroll's gallery may change dramatically from one showing to the next--from photographs and sculptures one month to a video installation the next.
Stonehurst is located on Robert Treat Paine Drive, which is off of Lyman Street. Construction of the home was completed in 1886. It became the property of the City of Waltham in 1974.
Stonehurst was the summer home of Robert Treat Paine and his wife Lydia Lyman Paine. It was designed by local noted architects Henry Hobson Richardson and Frederick Law Olmsted. If the name Frederick Law Olmsted sounds familiar, it is because he designed some of the most famous parks in America, including Central Park in NYC, the grounds surrounding the U.S. capitol in Washington and the Emerald Necklace located throughout Boston.
You can visit the grounds year-round during daylight hours. See below for hours of Stonehurst itself. Admission is $3 as of 2010, but children and members of Friends of Stonehurst are free. Please contact the office during business hours to discuss group tours or rental of the property for special events.
The Waltham Museum is located on Lexington Street, near the corner of Main Street, in the former Waltham Police Headquarters. The museum opened in 2006.
The Waltham Museum is dedicated to preserving the rich history of the city. It is filled with a variety of artifacts that help trace its timeline from the very beginning. There is also extensive coverage of Waltham as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. This includes displays on the Boston Manufacturing Co., the Waltham Watch Co. and the Metz Manufacturing Co.
Did you know Waltham is the home of many famous inventions, including chalk and the microwave oven? You will learn about all this and much more when you visit.
For more information, including memberships, donations and volunteering, please see the Web site or contact the museum directly.
Opened in 1998, the Embassy Cinema, operated by Landmark Cinemas, is located on Pine Street and Moody streets in downtown Waltham. The Embassy Cinema is a small, intimate theatre designed in a classical style. Its six screens show first-run movies seven days a week, starting as early as 1pm. It accepts Mastercard, Visa and American Express. The theatre can be rented for private events. Please contact the theatre manager for more information.
This nonprofit center has a 325-seat auditorium, four exhibit/lecture halls and a dance studio. The activities contained within are extensive. The Maliotis Cultural Center hosts lectures, art exhibits, social events, children's theater, Greek concerts, Greek plays, movies and school graduations.
It was built in 1976, and the newest addition is the sprung hardwood floor of the dance studio. The room measures about 18' x 18' and is wheelchair accessible.
This management company, based in South Easton just off Washington St., operates movie theaters throughout New England. There are locations in Leominster, Springfield and Cambridge, along with theaters in Concord, NH, South Kingstown, RI and Seymour, CT.
This shop is practically synonymous with early music in the Greater Boston area. Von Heune recorders are widely recognized as the best in the world. Other early wind instruments are produced and sold here; sheet music is also available. Beyond that, the Von Heunes are the founders of the Boston Early Music Festival, a biennial event that music lovers eagerly anticipate, as it provides venues for the performance of works in the classical repertoire that tend to be performed too seldom.
The museum resides in the carriage house of Mr. Larz Anderson, a former ambassador. Mrs. Isabel Anderson became the wealthiest woman in the world when she received her inheritance from her grandfather's trading company. The two met in Italy while she was traveling.
The Andersons purchased a new car almost every year they were married, acquiring 32 brand-new motorcars during their marraige.
At the top of the hill stood the estate, now gone, which has a fantastic view of the city.
The museum changes the cars on display throughout the year; some of the cars belong to private owners.
The Hovey Players Work Shop is located on Spring Street at Joel's Way. The theatre is just off Main Street next to the public library. It is a non-profit community theatre group and has been in operation in Waltham since 1935. This volunteer-based group performs a variety of plays throughout the year. Since 1973, it has performed in the present location on Spring Street.
Please visit the Hovey Players Work Shop website for an updated performance schedule or for more information on subscriptions, donations, volunteer opportunities, directing a play or upcoming auditions.
The office of the Waltham Historical Society is located in the Francis Cabot Lowell Mill on Moody Street by the Charles River. The Waltham Historical Society is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to preserving the history of Waltham. It collects various historic artifacts such as documents and photographs. It also sponsors presentations and displays throughout the year. For information about membership in the society, upcoming events or to make a donation, please contact the society directly.
Opened in 2004, MetalWerx is a non-profit school for learning jewelry/metal design. It also houses cooperative studio space for local designers. During each month, approximately 250 students participate in 13 different classes. Class size ranges from four to 12 students.
Classes include basic and advanced jewelry design, casting, stone setting and cold connections. Evening and weekend classes, workshops and seminars on various topics are also offered. Please see the website for an up- to-date classs schedule.
Online registration is available. Please contact MetalWerx directly for more information.
Founded in 2003 as a nonprofit organization, the Boston Children's Chorus is composed of children ages 7 to 18 who have traveled from as far as Japan, Mexico and Jordan. All children are welcome to try out at auditions, which are held in May. A sliding-scale tuition is based on the affordability to the musical child's family.
Boston Center for Adult Education was founded by Dorothy Hewitt as a place where both women and men can gather to discuss a variety of topics and learn from each other for "the sheer pleasure of doing so." BCAE classes range in topics from the arts to physical health. It reserves the right to cancel classes in short notice, but it would refund up to 50-percent of tuition.
Built in 1737, the Hancock-Clarke Parsonage is a historic landmark operated by the Lexington Historical Society. It is one of the several sites the society is responsible for. The Hancock-Clarke House is famously the location where John Hancock and Samuel Adams stayed when Paul Revere arrived on his famous ride to warn them of the British troops on the way to Lexington.
Chase Young Gallery is located in a beautiful alleyway off of Harrison Avenue; art studios, galleries and shops line the streets of this artists' sanctuary. This is one of the newest galleries in the area, opened in August of 2010 by contemporary artist Jane Young. Different artists are featured here for weeks at a time. Tracy Ziegler will be featured for most of the month of September, selling some of her oil on panel pieces. The gallery can help you set up and organize your own art collection by planning out the details for you. If you cannot find something you like in this gallery, Chase Young Gallery can help you find something elsewhere within your budget.
The Lexington Historical Society is an organization that preserves the history of Lexington, specifically the role the town played at the beginning of the American Revolution. The Society operates various museums, including the Hancock-Clarke House, Buckman Tavern and Munroe Tavern. Guided tours are available at these museum houses; check the website for hours for each. The society also operates the Lexington Depot, a space that hosts educational programs throughout the year. The Depot is available to rent.
Camilo Alvarez who acts as owner, director, and curator runs Samson. He shows established as well as some emerging multi-disciplinary artists. Works range from new media, film, sculpture, photography, video, to performance. Alvarez also sponsors public programs from author readings to dance performances to video screenings. From its inception six years ago, the gallery has showcased the works of Craig Drennen, Steve Locke, Matthew Rich, and Suzannah Sinclair, among others. The gallery also sponsors an artist residency in its basement space, aptly named sub Samson.