The Milton Players will hold auditions for the drama, “The Importance of Being Ernest” on Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00 – 9:00pm at Cunningham Hall 75 Edge Hill Road.
Auditions “will consist of cold readings from the script. British accent encouraged, but not required.” You can find out more information along with character descriptions at their web site here.
The Irish youth music ensemble, The Artane Band, will be performing at Milton High School Thursday September 3rd @ 7:00 pm.
The Artane Band known as the “biggest little band in the world” was founded in 1872 and is a “household” name in Ireland where they frequently play at sports events at Coke Park.
Brian Kelly, host of Talk of the Town recently interviewed Mary Swanton of Milton who is coordinating the Artane Band’s visit to the US along with Chief Wells and Seamus Mulligan who has an Irish music program on WROL. (Click on the “Continue reading . . . ” link to see Brian’s interview with Ms. Stanton, Chief Wells, and Mr. Mulligan.
The concert will also feature Pauline Wells, the Boston Police Gaelic Column, and the Milton High School String Ensemble.
Tickets are available at the Irish Cottages in Braintree and West Roxbury and also at Greenhill’s Bakery in Dorchester.
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America is holding an information meeting about Team Challenge; the Foundation’s half marathon training and fundraising program,. This August, the New England team will begin training locally for the Rock N Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon on December 6, 2009. Join us at the meeting to learn the details of the program, meet the coaches and register for an experience of a lifetime! Learn more and RSVP at the Team Challenge website.
You can find the web site here.
WHERE: Keys Conference Room / Milton Library / Canton Ave. Milton, MA
WHEN: 08/13/09 @ 5:00 pm
Paddle up to the falls at the old Baker Chocolate mills and out into the salt marshes. Paddling experience required. Co-sponsored by Mattapan Food & Fitness Coalition. Advance registration is required for all canoe trips to ensure there are enough canoes for all participants.
This event is hosted by Boston Natural Areas Network and is a part of the annual Neponset River Greenway Festival.
Registration required. To register, contact BNAN at 617-542-7696 or info@bostonnatural.org Co-sponsored by MA DCR. Co-sponsored by MA DCR and Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition.
WHEN: August 14th @ 5:30pm
WHERE: Milton Landing / Wharf Street / Milton, MA
There is a meeting tomorrow evening (7/29) at the Trailside Museum to discuss a resource management plan for the Blue hills Reservation.
Wicked Local Milton posted an opinion piece regarding this. You can find that article here.
Click the “Continue reading . . . link for the text of Senator Joyce’s invitation to attend the session.
The Milton Police Department invites everyone to their “National Night Out Celebration: Amercia’s Night Out Against Crime
There will be moonwalks, a cookout, face painting, an open house of the police station, Milton Police canine demonstration, a hot air balloon courtesy of REMax, live entertainment and more.
WHERE: Milton Police Headquarters / 40 Highland Street / Milton, MA
WHEN: Wednesday August 5th from 5:30pm – 9:00pm
Milton will take on Bridgewater this afternoon for the Legion South title. Bridgewater battled back to win the most recent game between these two baseball powerhouses.
This will be a great game. Cross your fingers that the weather co-operates. Should the game be rained out, Bridgewater will take the title as they have won the most games within the bracket.
WHEN: July 23, 2009 @ 4:00pm
WHERE: Cunningham Park, Milton, MA
Talented nature artist Anne Schmalz will introduce participants to sketching the natural world at this peaceful spot in Lower Mills. Supplies provided, bring your own folding chair.
This event is hosted by Boston Natural Areas Network and is a part of the annual Neponset River Greenway Festival.
Registration required. To register, contact BNAN at 617-542-7696 or info@bostonnatural.org Co-sponsored by MA DCR.
Click here to see a map of this event location
WHEN: Monday, July 27 5:30p to 7:00p
WHERE: Milton Landing, Wharf Street, Milton, MA
Dawna Hammers, songwriter, song leader, and music teacher will be leading a family “Drum Circle” event on Thursday July 30th from 6:00pm – 8:0pm at the Milton Town Green (525 Canton Avenue in front of Town Hall). No experience is necessary. Some drums and percussion instruments will be provided or you can bring your own.
There will also be an appearance by the renowned musician Otha Day who promotes community drumming throughout the state. All are welcome. In the event of rain, the concert will take place at the First Congregational Church.
The concert is sponsored in part by the Milton Art Museum and the Joy of Music Program. For more information , call 617-696-1145.
You can find Dawna Hammers web site here. And Otha Day’s web site is here.
Author Julie Hahnke blends fantasy with historical fiction in a dynamic format with illustrations that help tell the tale. She will share her new title The Grey Ghost as well as describing the research that goes into the creation of a fantasy world. Oh, and she’ll bring along her bagpipes and claymore! Children grades 3 and up are invited to this special event. Register in the Children’s Room beginning June 19.
WHERE: Milton Public Library / Keys Community Room/ Canton Ave. / Milton, MA
WHEN: July 14th 10:30 – 11:30am
Contact: Children’s Librarian 617-698-5757 eweischedel@ocln.org