Books make perfect gifts, but what to buy? Get recommendations for cookbooks, mysteries, bestsellers and inspirational books. A Holiday Buying Guide will be held on Saturday, November 23, from 2:00-3:30 p.m. in the Keys Community Room (lower level) of the Milton Library, 476 Canton Avenue in Milton.
Arts / Culture
Reminder: Chronicle reporter Ted Reinstein to speak at Milton Public Library
Chronicling Ted Reinstein’s Terrific Travels- Milton Public Library Who is Fred Tuttle? Where does he live? What does he do? And why is his story, Ted Reinstein’s favorite, in Ted’s new book, New England Notebook: One Reporter, Six States, Uncommon Stories?
To learn more about Fred, join TV Chronicle Reporter and Massachusetts Native, Ted Reinstein, as he talks about his new work at the Milton Public Library, Wednesday, November 6, at 7:00p.m.
Fuller Village Craft Fair
The Fuller Village Craft Fair will be held Saturday, November 23rd from 10:00am to 2:00pm in the Function Room (1372 Brush Hill Rd, Milton, MA). Find great holiday gifts, home decorations, toys, books, skin care products, and ladies fashions and accessories.
Fuller Village residents with handmade crafts
The History of Howard Johnson’s: A Talk by Anthony Sammarco
Historian Anthony M. Sammarco will share an illustrated lecture and autograph his new book, The History of Howard Johnson’s: How A Soda Fountain Became a Roadside Icon. His talk is set for Monday, November 25, 2013, at 7:00 PM at the Milton Public Library, 476 Canton Avenue in Milton. Enjoy an inspiring look into local history.
Riverside Theatre Works Presents Special Concert to Honor Veterans
Riverside Theatre Works will present Stage Door Canteen, a musical tribute honoring the heroes of World War II and all American warriors, then and now, on Saturday and Sunday, November 16 and 17.
William Martin, author of The Lincoln Letter, to speak at MPL
What if Lincoln kept a diary during the Civil War? Historical suspense makes for an exciting page-turner in The Lincoln Letter. Popular author William Martin will talk about his new book on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013 from 7 to 8 pm. in the Keys Community Room (lower level) of the Milton Library, 476 Canton Avenue in Milton.
Andrew Smith to Present EP Release Concert at Riverside Theatre Works
To celebrate the release of his first EP of original music, Andrew Smith will present a release concert at Riverside Theatre Works in Hyde Park, Friday and Saturday evenings, October 25 and 26 at 8:00 p.m. The evening will be filled with popular jazz songs, standards, songs from his EP and much more. Pulling from major influences such as Billy Joel and Stevie Wonder, Andrew and his nine-piece are sure to provide an extraordinary evening of music.
“Piano Celebration” at the Milton Public Library
The Milton Public Library will host local musicians in a free concert called “Piano Celebration” on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 2 PM. Since the library recently acquired a lovely Sohmer piano made possible by the Milton Library Foundation, several wonderful local performers will gather to help christen the new addition.
Celebrate Milton Reads 2013! Closing Chapter
Milton Reads invites you to join them for a fun afternoon and to celebrate the closing chapter to this year’s program with food, fun, and prizes!
Films, book chats, a Gardner Museum tour, a visit by the lead investigator, and even an evening of trivia, were all part of the Milton Reads 2013 program, when Milton’s readers joined together to read The Gardner Heist, by Ulrich Boser.
Let us know what you liked about Milton Reads 2013 and give us your suggestions for next year’s selection.
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Haunted Lighthouses of New England, Milton Public Library
Lighthouses are picturesque icons, reminders of New England’s rich maritime history, but they also have a dark side. Jeremy D’Entremont has taken part in lighthouse investigations by paranormal research teams. On Sunday, October 20th at 2 pm in the Keys Room (lower level) of the Milton Public Library, 476 Canton Avenue, this “open minded skeptic” will reveal macabre tales of New England’s coastal beacons,