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Eric Carle, Illustration for Friends. Collection of the Eric and Barbara Carle Foundation. © 2013 Penguin Random House LLC. 

A Feast for the Senses: Kick Up Your Heels at Our Hoedown!

Artists & Authors
For Families
Performances
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Free live music and pie with Museum admission.

As part of The Carle After Dark series, join us for a lively evening filled with music, laughter, and community spirit. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a complete beginner, caller Gloria Vivier and the Quabbin Valley Twirlers will guide you through the steps and keep everyone moving to the rhythm. Between dances, enjoy homemade pie, refreshing drinks, and plenty of fun in a welcoming atmosphere. Grab your friends, put on your boots, and get ready for a night you won’t forget!

Throughout the evening, enjoy flights of pie from the Florence Pie Bar and wine from Mineral Hills Winery.

 

Who You'll Meet
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Quabbin Valley Twirlers

Quabbin Valley Twirlers is a caller-run club. The club caller  Gloria  Vivier, with the help of very active dancers that help with angeling, refreshments, banner raids, demonstrations, and promotions for square dancing. 

Quabbin Valley Twirlers
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The Florence Pie Bar

Taste sweet flights of pies from The Florence Pie Bar

The Florence Pie Bar
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Step into the magic of the night! Join us for Solstice Spells, where games, fantasy, tarot, music, and moonlit treats make for an enchanting Carle After Dark First Thursday.

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Winter Warmer: Slumber Party!

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Dress up in your pajamas for a fun slumber party with storytimes, an indoor “campfire,” and a shadow puppet show!  Yummy hot chocolate, snacks and fun music too!