CALLING ALL COLLECTORS September is Intergenerational Awareness Month. And though many of us recognize the benefits of all age groups working and playing together, families are sometimes unsure how to turn this theory into practice. How to find common ground, for example, between 21st-century children who like electronic games and seniors more comfortable with board games?
The Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal History in Weston has come up with one idea that children and their grandparents (or great-grandparents) can enjoy together: collecting.
Whether it’s matchbox cars or Pokemon cards, the appeal of gathering an array of themed items is almost universal. And to foster this idea, Spellman Museum is hosting an Intergenerational Show and Tell Day on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event is included with museum admission, and participants are encouraged to bring their favorite collectibles, whether postcards, coins, buttons, sea shells, baseball cards, plates, or other interesting items. Comic book expert John Cimino will show items from his collection, and the museum will have its unique letter opener collection on display.
The Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal History is located on the Regis College campus at 241 Wellesley St., Weston. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3 for children 5 to 16, and free for members and children under 5. For more information, call 781-768-8367 or go to www.spellmanmuseum.org.
STROLL AMID THE SCULPTURES Historic Newton invites the public to explore Kennard Park’s new Sculpture Trail (above right). In the early 20th century, Kennard Park, now owned by the city, was a private estate planted with fruit trees and shrubs designed to attract a variety of birds. Sculpture Trail curator Allison Newsome will lead a walk to discuss how artists used the landscape and its history to create site-specific work. Meet in the parking lot at 246 Dudley Road, Newton. Suggested donation, $10. For more information, call 617-796-1450.
CANADIAN SONGSTERS The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse begins its 27th season on Saturday, Sept. 10, with famed Canadian singer Garnet Rogers (above), known for singing of the small victories of the everyday hero with humor and wit. Shawna Caspi, also of Canada, will open the show with her songs of love, travel, home, and heart. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.; the show begins at 8. The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is located in the First Universalist Society Meetinghouse at 262 Chestnut St., Franklin. Admission is $20. Call 508-528-2541 or visit www.circlefolk.org to purchase tickets or for more information. Audience members are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item to donate to the Franklin Food Pantry.
BELTING HAMILTUNES The Arsenal Center for the Arts presents “Hamiltunes Boston,’’ a singalong experience of the hit Broadway musical “Hamilton,’’ on Monday, Sept. 12, and Tuesday, Sept. 13. in the Charles Mosesian Theater, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown. Participants can choose to sign up for a vocal slot to sing on stage or sing along from the audience. The Sept. 12 event is for attendees ages 12 and up and their families. Minors should be accompanied by an adult. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the event will begin at 6:30. The Sept. 13 event is for attendees 18 and up. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the event will begin at 7. Costumes are encouraged, but prop weapons are not permitted. There is a $10 suggested donation at the door, and all proceeds will benefit the WCT Tuition Assistance Fund. Limited tickets may be available at the event, but preregistration is preferred. For more information, go to www.arsenalarts.org or call 617-923-0100.
MUSIC AND MORE On Saturday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Indian Hill Music School invites families to drop in for a free day of music, fun, and learning, with free classes and activities for all ages, an instrument petting zoo, and live music by Indian Hill faculty. Learn about and register for lessons and programs. Celebrate the school’s new early childhood program with a “Music for Aardvarks’’ kickoff party (above right) at 10 a.m. Indian Hill Music School is located at 36 King St., Littleton. For more information, visit www.indianhillmusic.org, or call 978-486-9524.
REFLECTING ON PEOPLE Hudson artist Pat Paxson and British artist Kim Pace (artwork below) present “Drawn from Inner Worlds,’’ a two-person exhibition that explores their respective ideas about people, at Fountain Street Fine Art from Sept. 7 through Oct. 2, with an opening reception on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. preceded by a talk and tour with the artists at 4 p.m. Fountain Street Fine Art is located at 59 Fountain St., Framingham. For gallery hours and more information, call 508-879-4200 or go to www.fsfaboston.com.
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