Sturbridge

Pioneer Valley's Rocktober! "The Eagle's Experience!"
2023-10-14 16:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Brimfield Winery, 35 Main Street, Brimfield, MA, 01010, United States
Pioneer Valley’s ROCKTOBER
Featuring: The Eagles Experience – 6PM – 9Pm
Gates open 4 PM Warm up : Larry Simonetti 4:00 PM
Food Truck: Flippin the Bird BBQ -Come early for dinner!
Cost: Pre-Sale ONLY $35 per CAR LOAD! ON SALE NOW UNTIL SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8TH after that onsite only
ONSITE PRICE : $50 PER CAR LOAD
RAIN OR SHINE – Want to stay nearby? Only 1/4 of a mile, Call New England Motel at 508-347-2179
THE EAGLES EXPERIENCE aims to be the most authentic tribute show to the Eagles available today. There are many great bands on the road that market themselves as a “Tribute to the Eagles” or a “Tribute to Eagles music”, but this does not make them an actual “TRIBUTE SHOW”. With a one-to-one lineup that reflects the Eagles during their heyday in the late 1970s, the members of THE EAGLES EXPERIENCE each emulate their respective “Eagle”, playing the correct instrument and singing the songs as sung by their protégé.
As a testament to the group’s accuracy and authenticity, they headlined the 2021 “STANDIN” ON THE CORNER” Festival in Winslow, Arizona, co-billing with American Idol winner Jake Hoot.
THE EAGLES EXPERIENCE performs ALL their material absolutely LIVE, without any pre-recorded backing tracks or “digital assistance”.
THE EAGLES EXPERIENCE only plays songs written and recorded by the Eagles as a band, from their biggest hits to hidden gems. While there were many great songs by Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Joe Walsh as solo artists, the Eagles created more than enough musical material to fill an entire evening, and then some.

Bag-of-Books Sale
2023-10-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Sturbridge Library, 306 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
Fill up a bag with books at our Book Sale! Books of all kinds for all ages! All of the sales go to the Friends of the JHPL who support the library and are greatly appreciated.

Thursday Night Trivia
2023-10-12 18:30 - 21:00, 2023-10-05 18:30 - 21:00, 2023-09-28 18:30 - 21:00, 2023-09-21 18:30 - 21:00, 2023-09-14 18:30 - 21:00, 2023-09-07 18:30 - 21:00, 2023-08-31 18:30 - 21:00 | Altruist Brewing Company, 559 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA, 01518, United States
Join us here in the taproom every Thursday night for General Trivia with Good Times!
Registration 630pm
Trivia kicks off at 7pm
Taproom open 4pm-10pm
Bring your own food or check out our bites menu at Altruistbrewing.com

Geeks Who Drink Trivia at Timberyard
2023-10-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-23 19:00 - 21:00 and 1 more date | Timberyard Brewing Company, 555 East Main St., East Brookfield, MA, NY, 01515, United States
Geeks Who Drink Trivia at Timberyard on Wednesday nights!
Free to play, just show up with a team of 6 people or less!

Deluxe Sock Puppets with Homeslice Puppetry
2023-10-11 16:00 - 18:30 | Sturbridge Library, 306 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
This is a 2.5 hour advanced sock puppet class for kids and teens ages 10+, as well as adults! In this class, kids/teens will be given an introduction to puppetry and create a puppet character. Students will learn to build their sock puppets and give them a much greater range of motion and movement than an average sock puppet. All the necessary materials will be provided. Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the JHPL.

Brimfield Auto Show
2023-10-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Brimfield Winery, 35 Main Street, Brimfield, MA, 01010, United States
The annual Brimfield Auto Show on Saturday, October 7 features antique cars, muscle cars, classic trucks, street rods, custom cruisers, classic imports, utility vehicles and antique fire apparatus. Music will be provided by Bruce Marshall of the Valley’s Classic Hits 97.7 FM and food trucks and drinks will be provided by Brimfield Winery. Admission is $5 or free for seniors, children ages 13 and under, military and veterans. 100% of the proceeds benefit Brimfield Firefighters Association and Hitchcock Free Academy.

Books On Tap: Banned Edition
2023-10-04 18:30 - 21:30 | Sturbridge Library, 306 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
Books on Tap returns with the Banned Edition! Banned Book Week is October 1-7. Read any banned book and come to discuss. Food & drinks are available for purchase. Registration required.

World Building Book Group: The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet
2023-09-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Sturbridge Library, 306 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
The World Building Book Group will discuss science fiction, fantasy, and other speculative fiction titles that provide rich, layered imaginary worlds populated with diverse forms of life. Selected titles will encourage readers to explore different possibilities and spark curiosity about the world around them. No registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the JHPL.
About the book: Follow a motley crew on an exciting journey through space—and one adventurous young explorer who discovers the meaning of family in the far reaches of the universe—in this light-hearted debut space opera from a rising sci-fi star.
Rosemary Harper doesn’t expect much when she joins the crew of the aging Wayfarer. While the patched-up ship has seen better days, it offers her a bed, a chance to explore the far-off corners of the galaxy, and most importantly, some distance from her past. An introspective young woman who learned early to keep to herself, she’s never met anyone remotely like the ship’s diverse crew, including Sissix, the exotic reptilian pilot, chatty engineers Kizzy and Jenks who keep the ship running, and Ashby, their noble captain.

In-store Wine Tasting
2023-09-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Tutti Quanti Fine Italian Food, 538 Main Street, Sturbridge, NY, 01518, United States
Saturday, September 23rd 1-3 pm
Jake from Abacus Distributors will be in store with a Zufini Pinot Grigio, a Opera Chianti Classico and a Villa Pagliaia Chianti Classico Riserva.

Brian Phelps Explores Local Industrial History in “Stories From the Flats”
2023-09-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Publick House, 277 Main Street, Sturbridge, 01566
Prior to the floods of 1955 and the subsequent erection of flood control dams on the Quinebaug River, the Westville area of Sturbridge/Southbridge was a vibrant industrial area. In “Stories from the Flats”, Brian Phelps discusses the history of local industries including the Litchfield Shuttle Company, Prest-Wheel Inc., and Snell Augur Co. He also includes Westville families’ stories, maps, and photos.

Afternoon Book Group: Jacqueline in Paris
2023-09-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Sturbridge Library, 306 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
This season’s theme is “Exploring the Importance of Place”. Join us for a discussion of Jacqueline in Paris by Ann Mah. Copies can be picked up at the library. Sponsored by the Friends of the JHPL.
About the book: In September 1949 Jacqueline Bouvier arrives in postwar Paris to begin her junior year abroad. She’s twenty years old, socially poised but financially precarious, and all too aware of her mother’s expectations that she make a brilliant match. Before relenting to family pressure, she has one year to herself far away from sleepy Vassar College and the rigid social circles of New York, a year to explore and absorb the luminous beauty of the City of Light. Jacqueline is immediately catapulted into an intoxicating new world of champagne and châteaux, art and avant-garde theater, cafés and jazz clubs. She strikes up a romance with a talented young writer who shares her love of literature and passion for culture – even though her mother would think him most unsuitable.
But beneath the glitter and rush, France is a fragile place still haunted by the Occupation. Jacqueline lives in a rambling apartment with a widowed countess and her daughters, all of whom suffered as part of the French Resistance just a few years before. In the aftermath of World War II, Paris has become a nest of spies, and suspicion, deception, and betrayal lurk around every corner. Jacqueline is stunned to watch the rise of communism – anathema in America, but an active movement in France – never guessing she is witnessing the beginning of the political environment that will shape the rest of her life—and that of her future husband. (Amazon)

Pioneer Valley's Brimfield Blues Festival
2023-08-26 12:00 - 18:30 | Brimfield Winery, 35 Main Street, Brimfield, MA, 01010, United States
Pioneer Valley BRIMFIELD BLUES FEST !
Performances by Recording Artists:
THE
Misty Blues Band featuring Gina Coleman
Diane Blue All Star Band with special guest Laura Chavez
and
Little Sugar and the Big Spoonful
Gates open 12 PM
Starting at 1 PM:
Early Bird Tickets $ 25 Onsite (if available) $30
Will be rain or shine
Food trucks Flippin the Bird BBQ!
brimfieldwinery.com

Shrimp/Crawfish Low Country Boil with the Catnip Junkies
2023-08-19 13:00 - 18:00 | Brimfield Winery, 35 Main Street, Brimfield, MA, 01010, United States
Brimfield Winery is going down South – Saturday, August 19 from 1-6pm.
$40 per plate for pre-sold online tickets – $45 onsite (if available)
(Entertainment only: $5 onsite cover)
Don’t miss it, each year has been a sell-out!
We are joining our friends at Off the Hook Roadside Eatery to bring you an experience to remember.
With a ticket, you will enjoy a Crawfish boil dinner including portions of crawfish, shrimp, sausage potatoes, and fresh corn on the cob, rolls and some Jambalaya!
And Performance by the CATNIP JUNKIES!
Dinner will be served from 2-3:30pm.
The AFTER DINNER PARTY will be rocking with our guest band Catnip Junkies – Catnip Junkies is a bunch of cool cats who really know how to swing. From NOLA jazz and classic swing all the way to jazzed-up modern pop songs, Catnip Junkies plays it all! Grab your friends and get ready for some GREAT music. For those not wishing to partake in the dinner, but enjoy the show, a $5.00 cover charge will be required.
Lets get this party started! Hurry- get your tickets before they are gone!!

Books on Tap
2023-08-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Rapscallion, 3 Arnold Road, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
Come to the Rapscallion Brewery for a laid-back discussion of the book “The Girls” by Emma Cline in a nice relaxing atmosphere. Copies of the book are available to check out at the Joshua Hyde Public Library. Sponsored by the Friends of the JHPL.

Textile Weekend
2023-08-13 09:30 - 17:00, 2023-08-12 09:30 - 17:00 | Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, 01566, United States
Have you ever wondered how we know what was made and worn by individuals in the 1830s? During Textile Weekend, Behind the Scenes & Seams, we are highlighting original clothing and textile-related objects from the museum’s permanent collection while creating new copies for side-by-side comparisons and a closer look at how we know what we know about the past.
As a follow up to the popular demonstration in 2022, special activities during this year’s event will include sewing two dresses in real time over the course of the weekend – this time for a mother and daughter! Skilled sewists will assemble for two days to complete all the stitches needed to create two dresses, while periodically trying the dresses on the wearers to test the fit and showcase progress.
Other highlighted programming includes:

Wool dyeing demonstrations
Reproducing wooden and tin sewing boxes based on original examples
Discussion of 1830s knitting and weaving patterns with skilled needleworkers
Working with a variety of plants and tools to create straw and palm leaf braid for bonnets and hats

During your visit by sure to check out our Needle & Thread exhibit and recently published book.
Needle & Thread: The Art and Skill of Clothing an Early 19th-Century Family explores all the work that went into outfitting the members of a family, from choosing fabrics and styles, to making, mending, and washing clothes. See gowns, a tail coat, and a sampling of children’s garments from the early 19th century, advice and account books, a c. 1825-1850 washing machine, and more!
