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"Get Out" is a weekly column filled with ideas for weekend activities.1. February School Vacation FUN! Where/When: Holiday Inn Hotel Boston-Dedham, 55 Ariadne Rd. in Dedham/ Saturday, Feb. 16 ALL DAY. Why Go: Call for details. 781-329-1000 Price: FREE 2. Nutrition & Fitness Seminar Where/When: Fellowship Bible Church, 47 Milton St. in Dedham./ Saturday, Feb. 16 at 1 p.m. Why Go: This fun and motivational workshop will teach you: Foods to eat for lifelong health benefits, increased energy, and satisfaction Why exercise is crucial and how to fit it into your daily routine in less than 10 minutes a day Price: FREE 3. Terry Kitchen with Becky & The Hitmen Where/…
1. Meet Author Jacqueline Davies Where/When: Blue Bunny Books and Toys, 577 High St. in Dedham/ Friday, Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. Why Go: Meet Jacqueline Davies, Author of the award-winning "Lemonade War" series, for a reading and discussion of her popular series and signing of the new fourth book in the series, "The Candy Smash." Price: FREE 2. Matt Borrello in Concert Where/When: Paradise Cafe, 565 High St. in Dedham./ Saturday, Feb. 2 at 8 p.m. Why Go: His songs draw their structures from folk, country, blues, and rock music. He is a lover of spontaneous collaborations and his songs often have …
1. Bedtime Storytime with Catching Joy Where/When: Blue Bunny Books and Toys, 577 High St. in Dedham/ Friday, Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Why Go: Join them for a FREE and fun bedtime storytime and benefit for the non-profit "Solutions at Work". They will be reading stories about staying warm this winter, and hosting a mitten and hat collection with Catching Joy. New or gently used (and clean) hats, mittens, and scarves will be collected for the cause. The store is also encouraging participants to wear pj's. Cookies and milk, and a fun craft will also be provided. Price: FREE 2. Chad Verbeck in …
1. PathFinders Arts & Crafts Classes Where/When: Dedham Parks and Recreation, 269 Common St. in Dedham/ Friday, Jan. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Why Go: The classes are open to children from 6 to 12-years-old. So this will be a great way for kids to get creative, but registration is required. Price: $35 2. The Smile Makers in Concert Where/When: Paradise Cafe, 565 High St. in Dedham./ Friday, Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. Why Go: Their music is full of nuance and texture, encapsulating melodies that conjure hope and foreboding. The cross genre influences and unpredictable song structure puts them in a musical genre…
1. Jesse Hanson in Concert Where/When: Paradise Cafe, 565 High St. in Dedham/ Friday, Jan. 11 at 8 p.m. Why Go: Jesse Hanson is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter from the Boston area with a real itch for pursuing music. Price: FREE 2. PathFinders All Ages Lego Club Where/When: Dedham Parks and Recreation, 269 Common St. in Dedham./ Friday, Jan. 11 at 5 p.m. Why Go: This club is open to Lego fans of all ages, but registration is required. Price: $35 3. PathFinders All Ages Cross Country Skiing w/ Small Group Instruction Where/When: 190 Park Rd. in Weston./ Sunday, Jan. 13 at 10 a.m…
1. PathFinders Arts & Crafts Classes Where/When: Dedham Parks and Recreation, 269 Common St. in Dedham/ Friday, Jan. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Why Go: The classes are open to children from 6 to 12-years-old. So this will be a great way for kids to get creative, but registration is required. Price: $35 2. Joe Young in Concert Where/When: Paradise Cafe, 565 High St. in Dedham./ Saturday, Jan. 5 at 8 p.m. Why Go: With a voice and delivery that loosely resembles Ryan Adams, Joe Purdy, Ray LaMontagne, and Sean Hayes, Young has carved a niche for himself in the ears and hearts of listeners everywhere. From…
1. Aide to the Teachers Benefit Where/When: Moseley's on the Charles, 50 Bridge St. in Dedham/ Friday, Dec. 28 at 7 p.m. Why Go: All proceeds will go to the teachers of Sandy Hook Elementary in order for them to rebuild their classrooms. The event will have live entertainment, food, and raffles. Price: $20 2. Dedham Community House December Vacation Week Program Where/When: Dedham Community House, 671 High St. in Dedham./ Friday, Dec. 28 at 9 a.m. Why Go: Are you looking for something fun for your kids to do over the December School Vacation week? Well look no further, DCH is running another…
1. Steve Marchena Solo Classical Where/When: Paradise Cafe, 565 High St. in Dedham/ Friday, Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. Why Go: His recent concert appearances include performances at Gillette Stadium, Jordan Hall, Copley Square Park, The Lebanon Opera House, The Timberlane Performance Center, The North Port Performance Center, Berklee College of Music, Harper's Ferry, Ryle's Jazz Club, The House of Blues, The Knitting Factory, The Middle East and The Boston Hatch Shell. Steve won the Northeast Finals of Guitarmageddon 2004 and has played concerts opening for Al Di Meola , Nuno Bettencourt and Jon …
1. Barbara Trainer Jewelry Show at The Dedham Guild Where/When: Dedham Square Artists Guild, 553 High St. in Dedham/ Friday, Dec. 14 at 12 p.m. Why Go: With a background in needle & fabric crafts, she started working with jewelry components such as hand-blown imported glass, sterling silver, other metals and many other unusual, eclectic materials. Her pieces are meant to catch & reflect light & color in a delicate interplay. And she strives to create necklaces & earrings of unique textures & forms. Price: Free entry 2. Eveden Factory Store's Holiday Shopping Event Where/When: 808 Providence …
1. Supper with Santa Where/When: The Endicott Estate, 656 East St. in Dedham/ Friday, Dec. 7 at 1:30 p.m. Why Go: There will be four time slots for parents & children to choose from (1:30pm, 3:30pm, 5:30pm and 7:30pm) to celebrate the day with Santa! Festivities will include arts & crafts, games, entertainment, tattoos, face painting, raffles, cookie decorating, tractor hayrides, model train display, food, beverages, Santa and more. 105.7 WROR will provide the Christmas music! Parents, make sure to bring cameras to take photos of children with Santa! Price: $6 2. December Artist of the …
1. Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards in Concert Where/When: Paradise Cafe, 565 High St. in Dedham/ Friday, Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. Why Go: Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards are a folk duo from Massachusetts who sing songs which resonate with the lover of Americana and old country music, commanding familiar traditional melodies and poignant, introspective lyrics, and backing them with delicate arrangements on ukulele, clarinet, guitar and banjo Price: FREE 2. Oakdale Square Fall 2012 Clean-up Where/When: Tedeschi Food Shops, 77 Cedar St. in Dedham./ Saturday, Nov. 17 at 9 a.m. Why Go: Join us to …
1.Chef for a Day Weekend Where/When: MIT Endicott House, 80 Haven St. in Dedham/ Saturday, Nov. 10 at 9 a.m. Why Go: Treat yourself to a gourmet meal, sip on a Louisiana hurricane and experience a night in a grand manor house. Best of all, you create a meal, through a combination of hands on training and demonstrations led by our own Chef Ed Cerrato, featuring the foods of Louisiana and the Bayou. Price: $219 2. Annual Fall Fair Where/When: Church of the Good Shepard, 62 Cedar St. in Dedham./ Saturday, Nov. 10 at 9 a.m. Why Go: Come and see their Holiday gift tables,raffles and more. Then …
1. St. John of Damascus Church Bazaar Where/When: Saint John of Damascus Orthodux Church, 300 West St. in Dedham/ Friday, Nov. 2 at 12 p.m. Why Go: Join St. John’s for a weekend of culinary delights, great bazaar shopping, children’s crafts, and more! The Bazaar truly has something for everyone to enjoy! A highlight is the authentic Middle Eastern Cuisine, such as Rolled Grape Leaves, Kibbee, Shish Kebab, Sfeeha and more. Takeout is available. Events include a Live Auction at 2PM on Saturday and a Silent Auction, Friday and Saturday, with bidding ending after live auction on Saturday. …
1. Frightful and Delightful Halloween Party Where/When: Mosley's on the Charles, 50 Bridge St. in Dedham/ Friday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. Why Go: There will be music and Karaoke by Kev-Daddy. There will also be cash prizes for best costumes, munchies and a 50/50 raffle. The event will also be accepting donations to send to active service members that have a Riverdale/Dedham connection. Price: $15 2. Mini Pumpkin Drawing Where/When: Bamboo, 55 Ariadne Rd. in Dedham./ Saturday, Oct. 27 at 12 p.m. Why Go: There will be goodie bags for kids, mini pumpkin drawing contest, and a costume contest for …
1. Trick-or-Treat Halloween Event at Legacy Place to Benefit the Greater Boston Food Drive Where/When: Legacy Place, 680 Legacy Pl. in Dedham/ Saturday, Oct. 20 at 12 p.m. Why Go: Bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Greater Boston Food Bank and receive a trick-or-treat bag along with a list of participating stores. Adults and kids alike will enjoy psychic readings, face-painting, glitter tattoos, pumpkin shakes from b.good, hot apple cider from Whole Foods, Cadillac test drives and so much more! Price: FREE 2. Fall Fair & Pumpkin Fest Where/When: The Dedham Community House, …
It's Thursday, and you say you've got no plans this weekend? No problem, we're here to help. Below is a roundup of what's happening in and around town this weekend, Friday through Sunday. 1. Pathfinders Friday Night Affair Where/When: Dedham Parks and Recreation, 269 Common St. in Dedham/ Friday, Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. Why Go: There will be an All Ages Dance Night! Price: FREE 2. Bella Treasures Children's Fall/Winter Consignment Sale Where/When: Saint John of Damascus Orthodox Church, 300 West St. in Dedham./ Saturday, Oct. 13 at 8:30 a.m. Why Go: Come shop thousands of Children's items from …
It's Thursday, and you say you've got no plans this weekend? No problem, we're here to help. Below is a roundup of what's happening in and around town this weekend, Friday through Sunday. 1. Children's Halloween Costume Swap Where/When: Endicott Branch Library, 257 Mount Vernon St. in Dedham/ Saturday, Oct. 6 at 10:00 a.m. Why Go: Bring a gently-used child's Halloween costume, size 0 to 10 and swap it with a 'new to you' costume. Any costumes not swapped will be donated to charity after the event. Catching Joy will once again be on hand with a kid's Halloween craft. Price: FREE 2. 1812 …
It's Thursday, and you say you've got no plans this weekend? No problem, we're here to help. Below is a roundup of what's happening in and around town this weekend, Friday through Sunday. 1. Ashley Jordan in Concert Where/When: Paradise Cafe, 565 High Street in Dedham. Friday, Sept. 28 at 8:00 p.m. Why Go: She won the 2012 New England Country Music Awards! So she has to be amazing! Price: FREE 2. Pathfinders Friday Night Affair Where/When: Dedham Pool, Recreation Rd and High Street, Dedham. Friday, September 28 at 7:00 p.m. Why Go: Bring the whole family down to the Dedham Pool for the …
It's Thursday, and you say you've got no plans this weekend? No problem, we're here to help. Below is a roundup of what's happening in and around town this weekend, Friday through Sunday. 1.Knitted Cables "What's the Big Deal" Where/When: Sheep Skate Yarn & Craft, 549 High Street in Dedham. Friday, September 21 at 7:00 p.m. Why Go: In this class we will go over the basic techniques it takes to do cables. This class will be a great jumping off point for those who have been too afraid to try cables. this is a pre-registration class. Call and sign up now before it's full. Price: $20 2. …
It's Thursday, and you say you've got no plans this weekend? No problem, we're here to help. Below is a roundup of what's happening in and around town this weekend, Friday through Sunday. 1.PathFinders Friday Family Fun Swim Where/When: Dedham Pool, Recreation Road & High Street, Dedham. September 14 at 8:00 p.m. Why Go: Bring the whole family down to the Dedham Pool for the PathFinders Friday Family Fun Swim. Pool is fully accessible. Parents/guardians must supervise their children at all times. Lifeguards will be on duty as well. Price: $1 2. Pathfinders Friday Night Affair Where/When: …
