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2007 Calendar of Events and Entertainment

Tuesday, October 2, 2007
no entertainment currently scheduled
Following is the calendar of past events...
so you can see what you missed or remember what you enjoyed!!
Tuesday, September 18, 2007

2:00 - 6:30 pm

"What's for Dinner?" - Pick up a color-coded recipe at the Market Manager's tent ; Find  the ingredients at the color-coded vendor's tents...and voilà - you have everything you need for dinner! 

2:00 - 4:00 pm

Alex Lehar, Guitar
Alex Lehar is Treasurer of the Boston Classical Guitar Society, and is a keen amateur player, who studied the Guitar at Longy School of Music, and New England Conservatory.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007

2:00 - 3:30 pm

The 3rd Annual TOMATO FEST
Celebrate the Tomato... sample the different heirloom varieties, talk to the farmers about them...combine them with your favorite cheese and herbs...and take some home for your own tomato fest ! 
2:00 - 3:30 pm Lexington Symphony 
The Lexington Symphony of Lexington, Massachusetts is a group of dedicated professional and avocational musicians who share a passion for their music and for exacting standards of performance. In its thirteenth season and formerly known as the Lexington Sinfonietta, the group is a unique amalgam of grass-roots spirit and professionalism, devoted to sharing classical music with all.

2:00 - 6:30 pm

Tomato Fest RAFFLE 
Sponsored by Joyce Murphy
Visit the Market Manager's tent. 
Win some farmers' market goodies! 
No purchase required.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
3:30 - 5:00 pm

LHS Jazz Combo The Lexington High School Jazz Combo is a small jazz combo that performs on the highest level and puts emphasis on individual jazz improvisation and composition. 

 
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
2:00 - 6:30 pm
At the Market Manager's Tent

Eat in Act Out 
Join young people across the nation in eating foods grown in the community, and prepared healthfully and with care.

 
4:00 - 5:00 pm

Larry Unger
Larry Unger has been a full time musician since 1984, and has presented a diverse range of musical performances at contra dances, Scottish dances, waltzes, dance weekends, dance camps, festivals, and concerts all across the United States and in Canada, France, Scotland, Denmark, and Sweden. He's one of the busiest musicians around, playing for more than 150 dances every year.

 

Tuesday, August 14, 2007
3:30 - 5:00 pm Lexington High School Jazz Combo
The LHS Jazz Combo is a small jazz combo that performs on the highest level and puts emphasis on individual jazz improvisation and composition. 
 
2:00 - 6:30 pm
At the Market Manager's Tent

Eat in Act Out Contest!

How Far Did I Travel?

In anticipation of "Eat In, Act Out", our teenage-run event on August 21st, we  will begin with a contest to “guess how far the fruit or vegetable traveled” The winners will be announced at the Eat In Act Out event on the 21st at the market.  The contest will be at the Market Manager’s tent.

Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Bike to the Market Day! Be one of the first 100 to ride your bicycle to the Lexington Farmers' Market this Tuesday and receive a market coupon for $2. Read the details here...
4:00 pm Larry Unger has been a full time musician since 1984, and has presented a diverse range of musical performances at contra dances, Scottish dances, waltzes, dance weekends, dance camps, festivals, and concerts all across the United States and in Canada, France, Scotland, Denmark, and Sweden. He's one of the busiest musicians around, playing for more than 150 dances every year.
Tuesday, July 17 and 24, 2007

4:15 - 5:00 pm

Lexington Youth Summer Theatre

Cast members will present a preview of their upcoming performance of  "Peter Pan" that will run July 26 - July 29. Purchase your tickets at the market!

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

2:00 - 4:00 pm

Alex Lehar, Guitar
Alex Lehar is Treasurer of the Boston Classical Guitar Society, and is a keen amateur player, who studied the Guitar at Longy School of Music, and New England Conservatory.

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

2:00 - 6:30 pm

Stop by the Market Manager's tent to 
Enter this week's Raffle
sponsored by 
Capstone Mortgage

2:00 - 4:00 pm

Alex Lehar, Guitar
Alex Lehar is Treasurer of the Boston Classical Guitar Society, and is a keen amateur player, who studied the Guitar at Longy School of Music, and New England Conservatory.

4:00 - 5:00 pm

For the last 30 years, Johanna Hurley has been playing singing her guitar, and entertaining all those around her. She picked up a guitar at age 13, and has never looked back. Trained as a Music Therapist, Johanna has helped people of all ages to flourish in their mind, body and spirit. As an entertainer, it has been said "Her voice can cut through brick, " Troy Tyree, WICN Public Radio, Worcester

Tuesday, June 19, 2007 - Gardening Day

2:00 pm

Opening Bell

2:00 - 6:00 pm

Ongoing Events throughout the day 
at the Market Manager's Tent

Garden Day Raffle
enter to win some food and prizes from the market
sponsored by MacNeil Insurance
, Encharter Insurance Group

Gardening Advice

Get some gardening advice from an expert! Talk with Rita, the owner and farmer of The HerbFarmacy, a 10 acre certified organic farm and nursery specializing in culinary and medicinal herbs, antique flowers and heirloom vegetables. Potted plants will be available from their greenhouses, which were recognized in “2006” in Best of New England!

Floral Design

Lee Duhl, a floral designer and owner of Fleur de Lee Designs, a Lexington based custom design studio, will be assembling small floral pieces. She will share tips and tricks on basic floral design techniques.  Stop by the tent to say hello and watch Lee at work. Lee’s signature arrangements will be available for purchase.

Landscape Design

Busa Farm's own Risa Edelstein, a landscape designer who can  be found on-site in the greenhouses of Busa Farms, will help customers create incredible planted containters for your garden. Learn quick tips from a pro. Risa studied at the Landscape Institute of the Arnold Arboretum. Her love of color, texture and foliage drives her design and lets her create original and interesting gardens for her clients!  Stop by and let her create a container garden for you!

3:00 - 4:30 pm

A Garden Party !!

Join us at the Market Manager's Tent for complimentary iced tea and cake, while supplies last. 

5:00 - 6:00 pm Join us as the "Liberty Bones" all trombone band once again entertains us at the market!
Tuesday, June 12, 2007 - Opening Day

2:00 pm

Opening Bell
The market will officially open for the season as Town Manager, Carl Valente, rings the opening bell.

2:10 pm

WROR's Wally Brine
Our entertainment begins with remarks from radio personality, Wally Brine.

2:15 - 4:00 pm

Alex Lehar, Guitar
Alex Lehar is Treasurer of the Boston Classical Guitar Society, and is a keen amateur player, who studied the Guitar at Longy School of Music, and New England Conservatory.

5:30 - 6:00 pm

Valery Marcantonio’s Dance Collection
Valery's talented dancers continue the celebration of Opening Day!

6:00 - 6:30 pm William Diamond, Jr. Fife and Drum Corps.