Former Masonic temple that has been painted inside and out with spiritual Russian art. Beautiful…read morehowever not open to the public except for guided tours and special events. You can inquire re: guided tours (http://mod-ren.com/inside-the-museum/guided-tour/) on their website and add yourself to contact list for museum news (http://mod-ren.com/contact/).

Wow! This place is amazing. It's a former Masonic lodge that has been converted into a beautiful…read moreart gallery. There is framed art hanging in the hallways but the most amazing part is the center meeting place of the former lodge. The walls and ceiling have been painted in beautiful modern Russian paintings. I can't quite describe it adequately. Check out the website. This is a must see. I never knew this existed until it was featured as part of the Somerville Open Studios. Absolutely gorgreous!

Came across this place as two cyclists passing through. Karen, who was sitting at the front desk,…read morewas excited to tell us about the place and teach us something new about the region. Beautiful and informational education center that is fun and interesting for adults and children alike!

It's great for a quick visit with kids. Some of the displays are at little ones eye level and they…read morecan see under the water. Helpful park ranger type people who work there love to chat about the exhibits. Pretty views of the river. Interesting and informative information.

Amongst this beautiful celebration of people, places, music and art is a sense of 'you can't do…read morethat because somebody said something". It is ironic that while "responsibility" to our planet, to our global family and to human rights is the purpose of this event, The hot apple cider was a treat and the falafel was excellent! I have some reservations about the amount of industrially produced meat being sold there. I own an EV but I have a huge hatred of everything related to Elon Musk. It was disappointing to see the Tesla Cybertruck. The amount of harmful climate damaging fumes that the tens of thousands of rockets that he has sent up into space since 2010 would require 170,000 ev vehicles a year to offset the damage, each year. Overall, great event.

New to the area, I've been looking forward to the Garlic Festival for months, mostly because I…read moreneed some locally-evolved starter. I have fond memories of the Garlic Festival I once attended in upstate New York - garlic ice cream, garlic breads, and a world of other creative things to do with garlic, growing tips, etc. Alas, the Quabbin Garlic Festival should be called "Another excuse for a Craft Fair." The rows of food trucks were all selling their usual (not particularly garlicly) fare. The rows of booths were selling their usual Arts and Crafts, without even a hat tip to garlic. The only evidence of garlic was one garlic vendor (from upstate New York). I felt cheated - lots of traffic, $10 admission, long lines and wait to take a 15-minute bus from the parking lot, and essentially no garlic content once we got inside. With that said, it is a lovely Craft Fair, in a beautiful location, with plenty of activities and fair food for the kids. I'm sure it'd be a fine day in the sun for anyone not expecting a garlic festival.

Run by Keene State students and professors, The Putnam offers films chosen by members of the…read moreschool's Film Society in 35mm. Offering a range of foreign, independent, and older films, there's often an interesting and diverse program of movies to chose from each semester. Tickets: $2 for students with ID $4 for seniors $5 general admission $3.50 matinees (Saturday & Sunday)

Films handpicked by the Keene State College Film Society. I saw Zazie Dans le Metro here, an over…read morethe top French film from 1960. As a non student, it cost $5., and was way more interesting and entertaining than what was on offer in the mainstream cinema.

This place is a lot bigger than what it seems online. The museum is 3 levels. The first two rooms…read moreare mostly various tpes of birds such as ducks, crows, and etc. They have a taxidermy albino crow! As you walk throughout the museum you'll see more larger animals like a mountain lion, bobcat, bears, boars, albino deer, and etc. Some of the taxidermy pieces do look a bit cartoonish while others look more well done. They also have a live bird exhibit on the bottom floor with bald eagles, raven and owls. Along with a few live turtles on the first floor. They also have a small bug exhibit and mineral/rock exhibit. Overall I'd say that if you enjoy taxidermy this is a great stop on a road trip or vacation. The museum is connected to a general store that sells a lot of souvenirs, syrups, candy, snacks and also has a scenic bridge to stand on while looking out at the foliage. This is the perfect stop during the autumn months.

I love this little museum! In many ways it is a traditional Natural History museum - with a large…read moretaxidermy collection. Most of the collection here is quite old, which gives you an interesting historical insight into how displays used to be done. The highlight of the museum is the live animal exhibit. All of the animals, which include both birds and reptiles, are unable to be re-released to the wild, and many of the birds have injuries that severely impair their flight. The enclosures are clean and the animals are all very well cared for. The museum is much larger than it looks from the outside, and is accessed through the gift shop upstairs.

The little festival that could. First off, I'm a frequent…read moreperformer and do play in multiple bands. Keene is a small city with a nice atmosphere. The volunteers who put this event on are to be commended. A low budget and providing a stage for so many artists is a tough job. The diversity is fantastic. I wholeheartedly recommend you come and enjoy all it has to offer.

Fun little "off the beaten path" in Brattleboro Vermont. Etsey organ museum on the site of the old…read moreEstey organ factory. Worth a visit and an hour or so of tour time.

Incredible space that lets you play almost all the organs! Estey Organ once employed a quarter of…read morethe town, significant piece of history and a fun visit.

Fabulous artist with a dynamic collection of art sculpture, paintings and drawings. It's incredible…read moreto view his studio, obtaining a true perspective of an artists workspace and inspiration.