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Current Special Exhibit
"In Her Voice: Jacqueline Kennedy the White House Years" Exhibit

This special 50th anniversary exhibit presents treasures from the ceremonial events building up to the inaugural -- JFK’s farewell to his home state of Massachusetts; his arrival in Washington at an inaugural eve gala -- and from the inaugural ceremony itself.

Through October 15

Isle Inn Tours -- Chauffeur Drive Ireland - Bed & Breakfast (B&B)

Isle Inn Tours
1023 Queen Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
$2379 (2), $1405 (4), $1109 (6) - (airfare not included)
1-800-237-9376 | isleinntours.com | Tour Itinerary

The best of both worlds: enjoy the luxury of a customized group tour and the independence of a self-drive tour, without ever sitting in the driver’s seat. Custom chauffeur tours are surprisingly affordable and simply relaxing. Experience the life of the Irish with a B&B chauffeur tour, our most budget friendly chauffeur vacation. The base chauffeur drive tour includes: six nights of pre-booked B&B's with private driver for your customized itinerary. With over 1,500 B&B to choose from, the possibilities are virtually endless! Your personal travel planner will assist you with customizing your itinerary, selecting B&B’s, and picking just the right spot to indulge, should you choose to upgrade to a castle or manor house along the way.

September 2-9

Inroads Ireland's GO SOUTH Tour

2918 Stevens Street, Madison, WI 53705
$2,099 per person | 1-888-220-7711 | InroadsIreland.com | Reservations | Itinerary

For an authentic Irish experience, travel with Inroads Ireland’s tours off the beaten track in small groups (max of 14 people) on Ireland’s back roads. The one week mini-coach tour takes you to the very best of southern Ireland where you’ll discover ancient monastic settlements with intricately carved Celtic crosses, round towers, and the Cliffs of Moher. Explore centuries old castles & experience a mystifying solar alignment within a tranquil stone circle. Enjoy a traditional Irish music session while relaxing in a cozy pub. Stay in small towns like Baltimore, Kenmare, and Dingle in locally owned guesthouses and help support local economies. You’ll walk the land, capture the spirit, and have Ireland forever in your heart. This is Ireland done right!

September 3-14

Acorn Tours - - The Gathering Ireland Tour

Acorn Tours of Boston
15 Hersam Street, Stoneham
978 441-6855 | C: 617 901-9531
$2,495.00 sharing / $395.00 single supplement | 1-888-220-7711
acorntoursboston.com | Reservations | Itinerary

Join Una McMahon on this magical tour and you will experience breathtaking scenery and enjoy the ambiance of 3 of Ireland's welcoming cities. Includes Round Trip airfare Boston to Dublin, Hotel Bed & Breakfast daily, 7 dinners, Coach Service and Local Irish Tour Guide Commentary, Admission to Titanic Exhibit (pictured left), Giants Causeway, Famine Village, Boat Cruise on Lough Erne, Cocktail Hour, Members Room, Lough Erne Resort. Also includes hotel accommodation at Three 4 star, one 5 star luxury, and one 3 star hotel. Detailed Itinerary here.

September 4-14

Isle Inn Tours -- Forty Shades of Green Tour

Isle Inn Tours
1023 Queen Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
$1889 (airfare not included) | 1-800-237-9376 | isleinntours.com | Tour Itinerary

It won’t take long to see why Ireland is known for her forty shades of green! This delightful tour allows for a leisurely paced exploration of the clture, personality, and flavors of the whole of Ireland and offers a creative blend of real history and fantastic folklore. Includes: 9 nights first class hotels, Full Irish breakfast daily, 6 table d-hote dinners, Special dinner with entertainment in Dublin at The Abbey Tavern, Services of an experienced Irish driver/guide, Admissions as higlighted on the itinerary, Porterage of one suitcase, All service charges & local goverment taxes, Isle Inn Tours tote bag & luggage tags, Deluxe document holder with informational booklet.

September 7

Canal Diggers 5 K Roadrace &
Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

Worcester Hibernian Centre
19 Temple Street, Worcester
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
socialweb.net/Events

The annual road, starting at 9 a.m., raises money for good local causes. After the race, from noon to 4:00 p.m., the Hibernian Centre celebrates its halfway to St. Patrick’s Day with music and dancing.

September 7-15

Québec International Sacred Music Festival

Various locations in Quebec
Many events are FREE
1-866-525-9777 | imsq.ca | quebecregion.com

The 17th edition of this sacred music festival will be held from September 7 to 15, 2013, under the artistic direction of Canadian alto Daniel Taylor. Feel the power of sacred music through its ability to inspire both serenity and exaltation, a characteristic that transcends the music's country or faith of origin. Eight major concerts performed by leading musicians will be held at different suitable venues. Tickets and passes can be obtained as of June. During the daytime Preludes, the public can enjoy a number of activities at little or no cost (exhibits, seminars and concerts with commentary).

September 9-16

Inroads Ireland's GO NORTH Tour

2918 Stevens Street, Madison, WI 53705
$2,049 per person | 1-888-220-7711
InroadsIreland.com | Full trip itinerary here

Come along with Inroads Ireland’s tours off the beaten track as we travel in small groups (14 or less) on Ireland’s back roads. The one week bus tour takes you to beautiful northern Ireland including Counties Antrim, Donegal, Mayo, and more. The north of Ireland is a place of exceptional beauty full of great idealists, literary greats, and a causeway built by a giant! Get the inside scoop on Belfast from a cabbie as he drives you behind the scenes through Protestant and Catholic communities. Walk atop the ancient city walls of Derry and go to Ireland’s most northerly point – Malin Head. Stay in small towns in locally owned guesthouses and hotels where an excellent traditional music session is just around the corner in a cozy pub. All this and more in the beautiful north of Ireland. Come along, we’d love to travel with you!

September 14

BRT Presents: Cantrip - CD release

Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI
8:00 pm concert | 401 725-9272
riverfolk.org

Check back for details.

September 15

ArtsEmerson: The World On Stage Presents: Lost Horizon

Fleeing a Chinese revolution, four civilians crash-land their hijacked plane in the Himalayas and are rescued by the people of Shangri-la. Shrouded in mystery, they discover a hidden world of peace and harmony in this enchanted paradise where time stands still. Based on the best-selling novel by James Hilton, directed by Frank Capra.

September 16-23

Inroads Ireland's GO WEST Tour

2918 Stevens Street, Madison, WI 53705
$1,639 per person | 1-888-220-7711
InroadsIreland.com | Full trip itinerary here

Trace a path through the amazing west of Ireland. Savor Connemara's Twelve Bens (peaks) and uncover the castles of pirate clans. Marvel at Achill Island's Atlantic coastline and secluded beaches. Visit Counties Mayo, Galway, and Sligo. In the Georgian town of Birr, find its great telescope, once largest in the world at the Birr Castle. Unearth Irish revivalists who saved much of Ireland's traditions. Traverse drumlins to a passage tomb - perhaps the oldest celestial calendar.

September 20-22

NH Highland Games

Loon Mountain
Lincoln, NH
603 229-1975 | nhscot.org

Join the largest gathering of Scottish musicians, dancers, pipers, athletes and cultural artisans in the northeast with over 60 Scottish clans and societies gather each year to celebrate their heritage. Music, games, bagpipe bands and fiddle competitions.

September 23-30

Inroads Ireland's GO SOUTH Tour (Sold Out!)

2918 Stevens Street, Madison, WI 53705
$2,099 per person | 1-888-220-7711 | InroadsIreland.com | Reservations | Itinerary

September 28

BRT Presents:
Pendragon - - 30th Anniversary Show

Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI
8:00 pm concert | 401 725-9272
riverfolk.org

Check back for details.

September 29

Celtic Thunder: Mythology Tour 2013

Capitol Center for the Arts
44 South Main Street, Concord, NH
7:30 P.M. | Tickets on sale April 5
ccanh.com | celticthunder.ie

Mythology tells the story of the Celtic People, their legends, and their culture. All six Celtic Thunder singers are featured in this tour, performing haunting solo numbers such as “Carrickfergus,” “The Isle of Inisfree,” "Scarlet Ribbons," "Katie," "Carolina Rua" and “Now We are Free” to rousing ensembles like “The Boys are Back in Town,” “The Star of the County Down” and “The Rocky Road to Dublin."

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