Summer Series to Return to Park

The Sunday concert series at Patton Park, which has been going on for more than a decade, returns to Patton Park this week.

The summer concert series at Patton Park will return again this summer, kicking off this Sunday. The Sundays in Patton Park series has been happening for more than a decade, organized by the Community House of Hamilton-Wenham and a core of volunteers. It gets started this coming weekend on Sunday, June 23 with Broadway in the Park, which features show tunes "performed by local talent." Each concert runs 5-7 p.m. at the bandstand at the park and are free. Organizers suggest that audience members bring a lawnchair or blanket and pack a picnic dinner to enjoy in Patton Park. In the case of rain, concerts are typically moved indoors to the Community House. The concert series continues through Aug. 4 with a range of music styles. Some of the …

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Block Party Tops Picks for Weekend Fun

There's plenty happening this weekend in Hamilton and Wenham, starting with a Block Party on Friday night and ending with the first Sunday night concert of the summer.

The kids are out of school and there’s no better way to celebrate than to spend an evening at the Community House and at Patton Park on Friday for the Community House Block Party. In addition this weekend, there’s plenty of other activities going on right here in the two towns – including the free Sunday evening concert series at Patton Park, which kicks off this weekend. Get the when and where below for the road race and other happenings in Hamilton, Wenham and the nearby area. Remember, each Friday morning Hamilton-Wenham Patch’s “Get Out” weekend planner brings you a quick guide to local events and activities. Remember, if you have great ideas of your own that you want to share, please feel free to add them in the comments section at …

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Letter to the Editor: Sundays in Patton Park Concerts to Return for 10th Year

Members of the Sundays in Patton Park Concert Committee write to introduce this year's 10th annual concert series.

To the Editor: Thanks to many generous sponsors, we are pleased to present the 10th annual summer concert series in Patton Park. This year audiences in the park will be treated to a total of eight free concerts (hopefully all outside!). As in previous years, Sundays in Patton Park will present a variety of musical styles each week on Sunday evenings from 5-7 p.m. It all starts Sunday, June 17 with "Broadway in the Park," showcasing our hometown talent - and continues through August 5. Bring a blanket or chairs and a picnic. Or plan to visit the Dug Out snack bar, sponsored by the Hamilton-Wenham Little League. They will offer steamed hot dogs, chips, cookies, candy, and a variety of healthy snacks, along with ice cold soda and ice cream …

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Cultural Council Seeks Grant Proposals This Week

The Hamilton-Wenham Cultural Council has funded things such as the Sunday concert series at Patton Park and the Art Grow Here townwide art display. It is now looking for grant proposals for the upcoming year.

The call has gone out to community groups looking to have an arts, humanities, and science program funded by the Hamilton-Wenham Cultural Council in the coming year. The deadline is Oct. 15 for proposals from community-oriented groups. Organizations, schools and individuals can apply for grants to support cultural activities in the community. “These grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities in Hamilton-Wenham - including exhibits, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies or performances in schools, workshops and lectures,” the council said in an announcement of the grant application deadline. The Hamilton-Wenham Cultural Council has funded all sorts of projects and activities, including well-known …

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Music, Musical, Shakespeare and More Highlight Weekend Picks

The last weekend in July offers up a musical show at the Community House, a summer festival at Green Meadows Farm and more.

The weekend is here and Hamilton-Wenham Patch delivers you our “Get Out” planner for what is shaping up to be a fun-filled final weekend of July. We bring you a quick rundown on some weekend activity options in Hamilton and Wenham, plus a performance of local actors waterfront in Beverly and a once a year chance to get inside and to the top of a prominent North Shore lighthouse. But there’s much more going on this weekend than what’s here so we encourage you to look past this weekend guide into our full calendar of events, where we have all the events in the towns listed. Remember, if you have great ideas of your own that you want to share, please feel free to add them in the comments section at the bottom. 1. THE SHOW MUST GO ON Where/…

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12:28 pm on Friday, July 29, 2011

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Art and Cows Included in Five Local Weekend Picks

Get Out! gives you a quick rundown on some great local activities to do for the coming weekend in Hamilton, Wenham and the surrounding area.

The weekend is here and Hamilton-Wenham Patch delivers you our “Get Out” planner for what is shaping up to be a great mid-summer weekend. We bring you a quick rundown on some weekend activity options in Hamilton and Wenham, plus the chance to visit Peabody-Essex Museum in Salem for free and an Arts Festival around the downtown of neighboring Manchester-by-the-Sea. But there’s much more going on this weekend than what’s here so we encourage you to look past this weekend guide into our full calendar of events, where we have all the events in the towns listed. Remember, if you have great ideas of your own that you want to share, please feel free to add them in the comments section at the bottom. 1. VISIT PEABODY-ESSEX MUSEUM FOR FREE Where/…

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Local Things to Do This Weekend

It's the weekly "Get Out" weekend planner that takes a quick look at some of the event happening in the two towns for the upcoming weekend.

The weekend is here and Hamilton-Wenham Patch delivers you our “Get Out” planner for a mid-July weekend. Below is a quick rundown on some weekend activity options in Hamilton and Wenham, plus the Greek Festival in neighboring Ipswich. But there’s much more going on this weekend than what’s here so we encourage you to look past this weekend guide into our full calendar of events, where we have all the events in the two towns listed. Remember, if you have great ideas of your own that you want to share, please feel free to add them in the comments section at the bottom. 1. MILITARY HISTORY DAY Where/When: Wenham Museum; Saturday, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Why Go: This is truly a special opportunity that brings some rare experiences close to home, …

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Five Local Things to Do on July 4th Weekend

There's plenty going on this coming weekend in Hamilton and Wenham. Our weekly "Get Out" guide give you a quick look at some of the top picks.

The weekend is here and Hamilton-Wenham Patch delivers you our “Get Out” planner for the three-day Independence Day weekend. Below is a quick rundown on some weekend activity options in Hamilton and Wenham, plus the renowned Danvers fireworks on Sunday night. But there’s much more going on this weekend than what’s here so we encourage you to look past this weekend guide into our full calendar of events, where we have all the events in the two towns listed. Two regular events are also on the weekend docket – the car show at the Shoppes at Hamilton Crossing and polo at Myopia Hunt Club. Remember, if you have great ideas of your own that you want to share, please feel free to add them in the comments section at the bottom. 1. PATTON PARK …

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IMAGE GALLERY: A Summer Evening at a Patton Park Concert

A large crowd gathered at Patton Park to hear the Country Mile Band, part of the Summer Concert Series 2011 on Sunday night.

The summertime concerts are a summertime treat at Patton Park in Hamilton, where bands such as "Country Mile," which played Sunday night, entertain the crowd. Take a look at some of the faces in the crowd.

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