Boston's Best Spring Arts Festivals
Boston College Arts Council Arts Festival
O'Neill Plaza, Stokes Lawn & Gasson Hall
Beacon St.
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 552-4757
www.bc.edu/artscouncil/festival
Date: April 24-26, 2014
The Boston College Arts Council Arts Festival is an indoor and outdoor demonstration of the skills learned by the students at Boston College. There is music, dancing, films and hands-on creating in three locations on campus. Moreover, the festival encourages visitors to get involved in such activities as pottery. There will be performances, art for sale, interaction between visitors and around 1,000 students and the giving of the Arts Alumni Award.
Craftboston Spring Show
The Cyclorama At The Boston Center For The Arts
539 Tremont St.
Boston, MA 02216
(617) 266-1810
www.societyofcrafts.org/cbspring/springinfo.asp
Date: April 4-6, 2014
About 90 artists will be presenting and selling their work at the Cyclorama this spring. Visitors will have the opportunity to see a number of different pieces in a variety of styles. They will also have the chance to speak to the artists who are presenting at the show. Like many Boston art festivals, Craftboston supports local artists by allowing them to sell their wares to a large crowd. Come down and bring something home that is an authentic Boston creation.
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Boston Calling
1 City Hall Ave.
Boston, MA 02201
(617) 635-4000
www.bostoncalling.com
Date: May 23-25, 2014
2014 marks the second year of the Boston Calling music festival. It is three days of music in the City Hall Plaza. Ticket holders get to enjoy the music, enjoy each other's company and check out the vendors. This is not an overnight festival. People can get weekend passes, but must leave each night and come back in the morning, so booking accommodations is important. It is an all-ages event and children under 10 get in for free with an adult. This is a relaxed event that families can enjoy, unlike so many other music festivals, so try not to miss it!
Independent Film Festival
Multiple independent theaters in Boston
www.iffboston.org
Date: April 23-30, 2014
This year is the 12th year of the Independent Film Festival in Boston. Small theaters around the city are opening up to the festival for a full week and playing independent films chosen from the many entries received. Not only are some of these films of great quality, but just by attending a showing, viewers are supporting independent filmmakers both in Boston and elsewhere. Guests do not have to attend every movie showing. Individual passes are available.
Boston Flower And Garden Show
Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center
1 Seaport Lane
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 385-4000
www.bostonflowershow.com
Date: March 12-16, 2014
Those looking for an art form that is more natural and involves growing the materials can check out the Boston Flower and Garden show. This show is not just a few flower arrangements or even beds of plants. The pieces that are shown at this show are full garden arrangements, including garden structures, greenery and flowers. Many even have water features, such as frog ponds and waterfalls. The landscaping and floral designs at this show bring to mind a luxurious garden party more than an exhibition of art pieces.
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