This is one of the first museum sanctuaries we have been to where the staff cares more about the…read moreanimals in it than collecting fare and making money. The cost to enter and learn/see the owls and reptiles in this museum is very reasonable, about $5 per person. Staff is very friendly and helpful. There is plenty to see and learn about. Our favorite exhibits were those about owls. There is a gorgeous half blind older great horned owl born in the 90s inside the museum. Please go see him! He's very sweet. There are more birds living outside the museum. There is a trail you take to visit each animal. Our girls loved seeing the fox and bald eagle! The gift shop afterwards had so many cool souvenirs and we of course bought something because it was supporting the care of these beautiful raptors!

I very much enjoyed seeing the owls. They are very impressive. I understand they also rehabilitate…read moreinjured raptors.

I've been involved with Acme Theater since 2007 and it's one of the best decisions I've ever made…read more As an actor, director, patron and volunteer I've found it to be consistent in its ability to be inclusive, nuturing and most importantly, FUN. Their shows have great production value matched only by the enthusiasm of those who support its continued success. I couldn't possibly recommend them highly enough! Come and see what I'm talking about by checking out their latest show running until December 7th, Crimes of the Heart! You will NOT be disappointed!

My husband and I moved to Maynard in 2002. While walking downtown, we saw posters for "The Nerd,"…read morean upcoming comedy being produced at Acme. We both love theater and met doing improv with the UMASS Amherst group Mission: IMPROVable. We were delighted to learn of a theater within walking distance to our new house and bought tickets to see the show. The production was well-paced and hilarious, and we were impressed with the welcoming atmosphere. I became involved with the theater almost immediately, appearing in the 2003 New Works Festival and working backstage for their production of "True West." My husband was also in a production that spring. We have remained involved with Acme ever since. We have both been given the opportunity to expand our skills (him: directing, me: stage managing and producing) and count our Acme "family" as among our closest friends. I can't imagine life in Maynard with Acme Theater.

It is not often when I am pleasantly surprised. It is even less so when I am pleasantly shocked …read more Company One, however, wowed me last weekend with the play "She Killed Monsters" The play itself is about a woman connecting with her dead sister through Dungeons and Dragons. My roommate played that game in college almost 30 years ago. Lets just say there are some surprises about what the woman learns about her sister and herself It is also very funny, somewhat sad at times and thought provoking throughout. This is a result of the script being well written(by a man, no less) and extremely well acted by the entire cast I do not normally go to plays or theater in general, but Company One just may change my mind.....Highly recommended

I recently saw the Boston premiere of "The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity" here, and, as many…read moreother reviews may indicate, the show was fantastic. From the tech to the writing to the acting, everything was top-notch, especially for a company of this size. What struck me the most, however, was the exceptional customer service and professionalism conveyed by the house staff - well done all around!

OK everyone it's July and you know what that means on Revere Beach…read more Yes the sand sculpting international championship is here July 21 through July 23, 2017 make your way down to the beach to see their fantastic sand sculptures they are absolutely amazing every year Along with the sand sculptures there are usually a lot of vendors food souvenirs etc. so come on down and enjoy a whole day If you do not live in the surrounding areas and Your not familiar with how to reach Revere Beach I would highly suggest public transportation there are many stops along Revere Beach to access the sculptures you can access easily by hopping on the blue line from Boston and getting off on Revere Beach This is a world famous event and it is FREE so bring the whole family and all of your friends it's a spectacular event and a costs you nothing hopefully you'll come down and enjoy While viewing the sand castles there are also a bunch of nice businesses, bars and restaurants along the boulevard go in and say hello and enjoy I'll see you there

I was pleasantly surprised by this event…read more I will admit I was worried about the Revere crowds. My memories of Revere Beach center around Plumbers Cleavage, Tramp Stamps, and jiggling pot bellies. Fortunately this crowd was no where to be seen. It was a very diverse, international crowd. Many foreign languages being spoken. And I think I was the token blonde in the crowd. We choose to go on Sunday evening. Hoping the crowds had thinned. It was still pretty crowded. I can only imagine how crowded it would have been earlier based on the throngs of people leaving. Traffic and parking was a nightmare. We must have spent 45 minutes to go the last 1/2 mile - we had planned to park at Wonderland. Fortunately some people were leaving and we were able to snag their parking spot. We finally arrived after 7. We circled the sculptures, first on the ocean side- seeing the backs. By the time we got to the front side to circle back, the crowds had thinned even more and, though still packed, we were able to get easy photos of all the sculptures. I plan to return next year. Will probably try to go earlier in the week to see the sculptors at work. And will definitely take the T.

This tremendous floating Naval Museum is truly a glimpse in the past that changed the world!…read moreIt's a very powerful and moving tribute to those in the Service of their County and for all of us need to reflect on their sacrifices to make us live Free! This Quincy BUILT Heavy Cruiser is permanently docked by Fore River Bridge! In 1994 came back home to her birthplace to stay! This Shipbuilding Floating Museum should not be missed!

The Salem is a very unique museum ship as it is the only US heavy cruiser from the WW II era still…read morein existence. There is a light cruiser up in Buffalo NY but that is a different class of ship. These heavy cruisers were really attractive ships back then and Salem was brought into service soon after the war ended. Her class of cruisers had the new rapid fire 8" guns that soon went out of style as we entered into the missile age. They were at the time the peak of naval gun technology. I visited the Salem on Sunday, the day after going to Battleship Cove in Fall River. This ship is only open on Fri, Sat and Sun and I was looking forward to visiting her since I have never been on a cruiser before (obviously). It was a little difficult finding her berth as it is located in an industrial section of Quincy. Parking spaces are few in their small main lot and then they have an overflow area that is also small. I was beginning to understand that with the small parking area and being only open on weekends that Salem doesn't get many visitors. Her berthing space is deplorable next to some old beached barges on one side that are junk. Onboard she is in the same shape as the ships at Battleship Cove. That means a lot of visible rust, very poor signage, no tour markers so you are on your own with their supplied map finding your way around. Going forward on the main deck I found grass growing in many of the screw holes on the teak deck. This ship is in poor shape and not suitable for the general public to tour it in my opinion. I am sure there a well meaning group of volunteers here but the maintenance schedule is so far behind they will never catch up with it. The ship needs a large infusion of money from state and local governments and/or private foundations to pay skilled shipyard workers to bring her back to glory. Considering her location and limited visiting hours unless something is done soon this ship will be lost forever and relegated to the scrap heap like all of her predecessors from WW II. That would mean no surviving heavy cruiser from that era and they would be a shame. I wish them luck but I am not optimistic. I hate writing this review. By the way the only reason I am giving Salem a 3 score and not a 2 like I did at Battleship Cove is because below decks they have several well appointed spaces dedicated to some of the other services and their members with nice exhibits in them. That part is reasonably well done.

Wow! I don't k ow that I'd ever get to experience seeing a depiction of a Senator office. This…read moreInstitute provides a realistic view of the Senate chambers, Senator Kennedy's desk in the senate and his office. I felt like I was on a tour of his actual office. The information is laid out exceptionally well, easy to read and understand. It is amazing to read about his time in office, the purpose of the Senate and a lot of information regarding voting rights. This was extremely helpful to me being that I'm from a state where gerrymandering is/was in full display recently and the recent elections that took place and will take place this year. Definitely pay the Institute a visit! I don't think you will be disappointed. As I was walking out, I was asked by someone going in "was it worth it?" I said yes, but after I answered I thought only you can decide if it is "worth it" His paintings alone are worth a visit! He was a very talented artist!

I had to return because there was so much more to see and absorb this life long journey Edward M…read more KENNEDY as Senator has given to all of us! To witness his actual Office in detail and all the photos and momentous events recorded for history and the items around the office to see was incredible! I made sure to look at every photo in his office especially the ones of his parents who paved the way for Young Ted to follow! Senator Kennedy was a born leader and cared about all of us for a better United States of America! His personality made him a leader to reach both parties Democrats and Republicans! The Staff here as My Exceptional Guide NOAH, well I met another Guide who was on duty today at Senator Kennedy's Office who was just as informed and Enthusiastic to show me around! Today's visit at the Institute was a highlight of America's 250th Birthday Celebration because of the wealth of information and knowledge I received by these young people manning the Entrance and those who will answer any questions about this Institution! What a Gift Senator Edward M. Kennedy and those who made this invaluable building cataloging his life for a better world is for generations to come! Thank you and may the next big Birthday to Celebrate 275, or the 300th America's Birthday, I wish I could celebrate with you all!

Used as a venue for my wedding party - got married at home in the Midwest, but wanted to celebrate…read morewith our rather large friend group, so hosted about 150 of our pals at Spontaneous celebrations. Reviewing it as a venue for a large party - haven't taken any community classes there. The frustrating: ~SC isn't really owned by anybody - it has a board of directors. The guy who's supposed to respond to all the inquiries about reservations was not the most responsive by email, but was pretty responsive by phone. He's a stilt walker in a grateful dead coverband who manages a community art space in JP - he's a very salt-of-the-earth kind of guy, which worked for us, but you just need to know that that's what you're signing on for - someone who isn't going to get back to your emails right away, who you may have to track down a bit, but who is super nice and very laid back in approach. I am not laid back, but I came prepared with the questions I wanted answered and got all the answers I needed in writing on our contract. ~You never quiiiite know what you're walking into when you walk into the space. They host a ton of different kinds of community events, so how it's decorated when you see it one time might not necessarily be the way you see it when you visit it next. People are supposed to clean up after themselves, but there are varying extents of that. You never even really know which light switch is going to turn the lights on. The fantastic: ~Those frustrating points above are SO minor compared to the fact that for just a few hundred bucks you can have a wedding venue space (everywhere else I called was in the multiple-thousand dollar range and had a ton of restrictions on what you could bring in/restricted to their own catering/facilities/booze etc). It is a gorgeous space that kind of feels like a big summer camp recreation hall, with 2 floors, indoor balconies, a stage and a bar. It felt like a true barn-raising - we had a dozen of our friends show up early and help with setup, hanging lights from the ceiling, bringing my husband's dj equipment and speakers, a friend home-brewed 5 kegs of beer and brought another several cases of booze from the company he works for, and we fed our friends with beer, a big-batch order of pizzas from JP House of Pizza, and 150 Union Square Donuts. It was a 90s throwback dance party with a lot of games and a lot of love - low key and marvelous. I cannot have imagined a more ideal space than Spontaneous Celebrations, and to do it so affordably makes me want to scream to the world how worthwhile this place is. RECOMMEND! HIGHLY!

The performance space is surprisingly attractive, with high ceilings and hardwood floor that can be…read moreused for dancing. It's still small enough to be intimate and has a bar, but is open and feels more like a theatre. Every performance I've seen here has been wonderful, a lot of local acts and a real community thrives on this space.

I believe this is the only bronze-casting art foundry in New England. They have worked on pieces…read moreinclude the Tortoise and the Hare at Copley, replacement ducks when Ducklings have been stolen from the common, Babe Ruth at Camden Yards, and a major piece for the Greek Olympics anniversary, as well as a number of other major pieces in Boston, the rest of the U.S. and abroad. The artist list is pretty extensive. I know because my father co-owns the foundry (hey at least I'm fully disclosing).

Recently saw work by Shayla MacDonald here and was blown away... Very cool.read more