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Thursday, April 21, 2011

Grab & Go

Egg-cellent Activities For All

See what's happening around Natick this weekend.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you or your kids will do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your weekend and a few picks for the kids as well. 1. Folk/Acoustic Open Mike Night Where/When: Center for Arts in Natick - Monday 4/25 at 8 p.m. Why Go: Everyone is welcome to perform – the event starts at 8 p.m. but sign-up starts at 7:30 p.m. Hosted alternate weeks by Phil & Trisha Knudsen, and Mark Stepakoff.   2.  Fun with the Bunny   Where/When:  Cole Center - Saturday 4/23 at 4 p.m. Why Go:.Come join in where there will be entertainment along with a special guest who will help hand out candy and chocolate eggs. Grades three to K. Pricing: $2 per child at the door. 3. Flashlight Egg Hunt …

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Grab & Go

These Events In Town Will Keep You Running

Check out music through the decades with Daivd Polansky, Jesse Colin Young , a rock showdown at TCAN , parent's night out and the Boston Marathon.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you or your kids will do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your weekend and some ideas for the kids too. 1.Concert: Music through the Decades with David Polansky WHERE/WHEN: Morse Institute Library -Friday, April 15 from 7 to 9 p.m.   WHY GO:  Come to a "Friday Extravaganza" at the library. This  program is suitable for all ages.David Polansky will bring you back through the decades of American history with music of G.M.Cohan, Irving Berlin, Fats Waller, George Gershwin, Hoagy Charmichael, to name a few- all performed by Mr. Polansky.The performance is enhanced by a backdrop of illustrations from Norman Rockwell! PRICING:  Free 2. Boston Marathon WHERE/…

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Grab & Go

Get Up and Go Out on the Town This Weekend

Check out these activities and events around Natick this weekend.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you or your kids will do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your weekend and a few picks for the kids as well. 1. Natick Drama Workshop Presents: Twinderella WHERE/WHEN:    Wilson Middle School - Friday 4/8 at 7 p.m., Saturday 4/9 at 2 and 6:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. WHY GO:  A tale of Cinderella and her long lost twin named "Bob". This is a Fairytale like no other with enchanted gerbils, glass slippers and muddy cleats. You won't want to miss this Natick Drama Workshop production! PRICING:  $7 adults, $5 Children & seniors 2. Roger McGuinn Performs At The Center For Arts WHERE/WHEN: The Center For Arts in Natick-  Friday 4/8, at 8 p.m. WHY GO: "Inducted…

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Get Out

Get Off Your Couch and Go Out on the Town

Check out these events going on this weekend.

It’s Thursday, and you have no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Natick Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to explore. 1. 3rd Annual Relay For Life "Party For Life"  Where/When:  Natick AMVETS - Friday 3/25 from 6 to 11 p.m. Why Go?:  Relay For Life Fundraiser featuring Mike and Missy Unplugged (see their link below) also a comedy act by Jacob Simon.  http://www.myspace.com/mikemissyunplugged/music PRICING:  $5/children, $10/adults or $25/families 2. Mardi Gras Masquerade Party  Where/When: Wellesley College- Saturday 3/26 at 7 p.m. Why Go?: Natick's Bacon Free Library is holding a Margi Gras Masquerade Ball -net proceeds benefit the library. Cash…

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Get Out

Plan Your Weekend With These Events Around Natick

Check out this week's Get Out Weekend Planner.

It’s Thursday, and you have no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Natick Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to explore. 1. FULL MOON OWL PROWL FOR ADULTS WHERE/WHEN: Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary - Friday 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. WHY GO: Friday is expected to be a beautiful spring like day. Get out and take a moonlit stroll and learn about the owls that live here among us.Registration is required. PRICING: $12 members/$15 nonmembers 2.  TEXAS HOLD'EM NIGHT WHERE/WHEN:  VFW -Saturday at 4 p.m. WHY GO:  You won't be taking a gamble with this one, because win or lose, it's all for a great cause-Proceeds benefit Kids Connect. Come at least a half hour early…

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Get Out

Let Natick Patch Plan Your Weekend

Check out these events going on in town this weekend.

It’s Thursday, and you have no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Natick Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets to entertain you and yours on your days off. Check our picks for the activities to explore. 1. PROFESSIONAL SERIES: JENNIFER FRAUTSCHI, VIOLIN WHERE/WHEN:   Jewett Auditorium,  Wellesley College -Saturday 7:45 to 9:45 p.m. WHY GO:  Jennifer Frautschi, recipient of the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant for talented instrumentalists, will perform Clara Schumann’s Three Romances, Op. 22, Brahms’s Sonatensatz for Violin and Piano, and Robert Schumann’s Sonata No. 2 in D Minor.- PRICING: Free 2.MEET THE "ORDINARY" PEOPLE OF EARLY BOSTON AS INTRODUCED BY JOANNE LLOYD, NATICK RESIDENT AND AUTHOR WHERE/WHEN:  Morse …

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Get Out

GET OUT! Weekend Planner

This Weekend You Can Get Out For Some "HELP"!, A Classical Concerto, A Wedding , Or For "None Of The Above"!

It’s Thursday, and you have no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Natick Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to explore. 1.  I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE WHERE/WHEN:  Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN) Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. WHY GO: Take comfort in the knowledge that you are not alone in your quest for "the one" ! We have all played the dating-game. Sometimes you win and sometimes you fall flat on your heart in total humiliation and utter despair!! Whatever your track record may be, it is always refreshing to have a good laugh at oneself! This hilarious performance is just what the therapist ordered!! PRICING:$22 …

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Get Out

GET OUT! Weekend Planner

Art and Antique enthusiasts be at the ready for aesthetic encounters of the finest kind!

It’s Thursday, and you have no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Natick  Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to explore. 1. THE HEIDI CHRONICLES WHERE/WHEN:Walnut Hill School for the Arts -Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm and Sunday at 2 p.m. WHY GO: A coming of age story, The Heidi Chronicles by the late Wendy Wasserstein , carries the audience through "Heidi Holland's " journey of self discovery and the realization that she must be true to herself. PRICING:$20 adults, $15 students/seniors   2. Red Molly WHERE/WHEN: Center for Arts - Saturday at 8 p.m. WHY GO: Beautiful vocals  by three beautiful women. Their sound reaches back to the roots of a …

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Get Out

Don't Stay Inside This Weekend--Get Out!

What a week! Now it's time to treat yourself to some great music, a day of cross-country skiing, and top it all off with a chair massage at the checkout!

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Natick Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to explore.   1. CABARET: AN EVENING WITH ALISON FRASIER WHERE/WHEN:  Center for Arts- Friday at 8 p.m. WHY GO:  Natick's own nationally acclaimed performer Alison Fraser is back from Broadway to give a special peformance to her hometown.  The audience will be treated to selections from the best of Broadway! PRICING: $35 non-members, members $30 Students/Seniors $1 discount   2. SEVENTIES DANCE PARTY WITH PAISLEY PROJECT WHERE/WHEN: Center for Arts -Saturday at 8 p.m. Put on you dancing shoes, you won't be able to keep your feet still! If …

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Get Out

GET OUT! Weekend Planner

There is somewhat of a theme to this week's top picks! We are sure that you will LOVE them!

It's Thursday and Natick Patch wants to get you ready to decompress and un-wind with some of the areas best bets for weekend fun! We know that all work and no play makes for a very long, dull,week so, Get Out!   1. STAND-UP SIT-DOWN COMEDY SHOWCASE WHERE/WHEN: Center For Arts- Saturday at 8pm WHY GO: Jim Lauletta and PJ Thibodeau have performed in some of the best comedy clubs in the country! PRICING: $20 NM/$18 M   2. OPERA DEL WEST presents: The Romance Of Mozart WHERE/WHEN: Center For Arts (TCAN) -Sunday at 7pm  WHY GO: Take your sweetheart to this romantic Valentine's Eve performance and enjoy  a champagne toast to the power of love! Stage Direction is by Eve Summer, and Music Direction by Opera Del West's Artistic Director, Eve …

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