Waltham Cultural Resources

American Jewish Historical Society -2 Thornton Road (Brandeis University campus) - 781-891-8110
The American Jewish Historical Society is an independent museum, libraryand archives on the campus of Brandeis University featuring ongoingexhibits of material relating to the history of the Jews in the Americas. Monday - Thursday, 9 am - 4:30 pm. Free.(2000/10/05)

Artists for Survival/ Artists for Mideast Peace - Contact: Mitch Kamen, Suzanne Hodes - 144 Moody Street - 781-891-4235/781-899-4124
AFS/AMEP facilitates the creation, exhibition and exchange of art,primarily by children, in 25 countries on the themes of peace, theenvironment, hunger and social/personal issues.

Beigel, Laurie and Merrick Theaters -Brandeis University - 781-736-3400listening headsets; wheelchair-accessible
The three theaters present plays, musicals and special events by theBrandeis Theater Art Program/Professional Theater Training Programas well as professional productions. Season subscriptions are available.

Bowles Performing Arts Series -LaCava Campus Center, Bentley College - 781-891-3424, tickets: 781-891-3400wheelchair-accessible
The Bowles Series sponsors performances of professional theater,music, dance and lectures.

Brandeis University Professional Music Series -Brandeis University - 781-736-3331wheelchair-accessible
Brandeis offers Wednesday noon concerts, student performingensembles and evening professional concerts, most of them free.

Charles River Museum of Industry -154 Moody Street - 781-893-5410wheelchair-accessible
The museum offers exhibits and educational programs about NewEngland's industrial innovations. Rental available for social andcorporate events. Volunteer opportunities: Contact for information.Photographs of the museum (2024/08/22)

Embassy Theater -16 Pine Street - 617-340-9883 (2024/07/14)

Friends of the Waltham Public Library -
The Friends publicize library services, sponsor cultural and recreationalprograms (including music, art and literary events) and a MuseumPass program, and hold an annual fall book sale. (2024/07/14)

The Gallery at Bentley College -LaCava Campus Center, Bentley College - 781-891-3424wheelchair-accessible
The Gallery sponsors exhibits of contemporary regional artists duringthe academic year.

Girl Scout Museum at Cedar Hill -265 Beaver Street - 781-893-6113
Located at Cedar Hill, the 75-acre estate and former home of CorneliaWarren, the museum has Girl Scouting exhibits and archives. Open by appointmentto Girl Scout troops and the general public. Free. (2024/07/15)

Gore Place -52 Gore Street - 781-894-2798wheelchair-accessible (ramp available)
Gore Place is an early 19th-century mansion in a 40-acre park of woodland,fields and gardens. Furnished rooms include period decorative arts. Volunteer opportunities: Gardening, office work, leading tours,curaturial work.More information,(photographs)

Hovey Players -Abbot Memorial Theatre, 9 Spring Street - 781-893-9171
The Hovey Players is a community theater with open auditions,presenting standard comedies, dramas and occasional musicals as wellas new works, whose selection is determined by directors proposals. Volunteer opportunities: Lighting, sound, props, stage managing, setbuilding, box office(2000/05/14)

Bette Frank Leahy
Local artist producing works on paper, collage, fiber, bowls, paintings, and stone.(2011/05/20)

Lyman Estate Greenhouses -185 Lyman Street - 781-891-7095
These greenhouses date from the 19th century and house an impressivecollection of plants, including showpiece Camellia trees and orchids.The staff offers workshops, plant sales and guided tours. See separate listing for The Vale. Volunteer opportunities: Potting, pruning, propogation, customerservice, planting, weeding, gardening, groundswork.Information (photographs)

Moody Street String Band - Contact: Jerry Weene - Artisan Violins, 250 Prospect St. - 781-647-3773
This amateur band performs jazz, Celtic, bluegrass and old-time music.All musicians are welcome to the monthly practices.(2003/01/12)

New England Heritage Center at Bentley College -175 Forest Street, 781-891-3481
Organized to promote interest in New England history with conferences, courses,and publications. Call for more information.(2000/10/05)

Robert Treat Paine Estate ("Stonehurst") -100 Robert Treat Paine Drive (formerly 577 Beaver Street) - 781-893-0381wheelchair-accessible
The Paine Estate is a National Historic Landmark owned by the Cityof Waltham. The Romanesque-Byzantime style house designed byH.H. Richardson sits on 113 acres of woods and is furnished withperiod decor. Available for rental for social and corporate events andfor tours by appointment.Official Welcome to Stonehurst site,More information,(photographs)

Reagle Players - Contact: Robert Eagle - 617 Lexington Street - 781-891-5600, 781-899-2571 (evenings)
The Reagle Players put on holiday and summer theater productionsof plays and musicals. Auditions are open to the public. Volunteer opportunities: Acting, stage and promotional work.(2024/07/15)

Rose Art Museum -Brandeis University - 781-736-3434wheelchair-accessible
The museum features changing exhibits of contemporary artists aswell as an annual exhibit of Boston-area artists. It has the largestpermanent collection of contemporary American art in New England.

The Vale (Lyman Estate) -185 Lyman Street - 781-893-7232
The Vale, a federal-period country estate owned by the Society forthe Preservation of New England Antiquities, is open by appointmentfor group tours and can be rented for functions. See separate listingfor Lyman Estate Greenhouses.

Waltham Arts Council - Contact: Catherine Jackson - 15 Lyman Terrace - 781-899-9571wheelchair-accessible
This private, non-profit organization encourages citizen participationin and appreciation of the arts in Waltham, and sponsors culturalprograms, including summer Concerts on Waltham Common, adultart classes, wreath-making workshops and community carolling. Volunteer opportunities: Organizing events, programming.

Waltham Arts Lottery Commission - Contact: Eleanor Krampets - City Hall, 610 Main Street - 781-893-4040wheelchair-accessible
The Commission awards proceeds from the Massachusetts lottery toindividuals and organizations providing cultural programs andactivities in Waltham. Applications are available at City Hall and aregenerally due in late fall.

Waltham Camera Club See listing under Recreational Resources.

Waltham Community Access Corp./Channel 8 See listing under Media.

Waltham High School Show Choir - Contact: Mrs. Johanne McIvor.(2024/07/15)

Waltham Historical Commission - Contact: John Cox - City Hall, 610 Main Street - 781-893-4040wheelchair-accessible
The Historical Commission advises the mayor on the historical,architectural and archeological significance of sites in Waltham. Itsmonthly meetings are open to the public.(2024/07/15)

Waltham Historical Society - Contact: Wayne McCarthy - waltham.historical.society@gmail.com - 617-448-6706wheelchair-accessible
Founded in 1913, the Society meets quarterly to hear speakers anddiscuss history, mostly pertaining to Waltham. The group conductsresearch and preserves historical artifacts, which may be seen byappointment, and sells books and pamphlets on Waltham history. Volunteer opportunities: Cataloging, secretarial work, outreach.(2010/04/30)

Waltham, Massachusetts Music
(2001/03/31)

Waltham Mill Artists Association - Contact: Lisa Tiemann - 144 Moody Street - 781-899-6271
The Association of Artists West, Moody Station, River Street andWaltham Studios includes about 60 artists working in the historicmill buildings on the Charles in downtown Waltham. The groupsponsors an annual Open Studios weekend in November.More information,(photographs of the World Wide building)

Waltham Museum -194 Charles Street (rear building) - 781-893-8017
The museum houses an extensive collection of Waltham memorabilia,including automobiles made in Waltham in 1903 and 1915.Arrangements can be made for slide shows on various aspects ofWaltham's history. Sunday 1-4:30 pm or by appointment. Admission.(2002/05/17)

Waltham Philharmonic Orchestra -PO Box 541188, 02454-1188WPO ticket line: 857-919-1385
Waltham Philharmonic Orchestra, a community orchestra of the MetroWest, conducted by Michael Korn, meets Mondays 7:30-9:30 at Waltham's Government Center.(2024/07/15)

walthampolitics.com Your information center to stay informed on local elections and local issues.(2024/07/27)

Waltham Symphony Orchestra -23A Summer Ave, 02452-5634781-642-1050
The Waltham Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to enriching the community by developing and implementing programs involving musicians in schools, internships, music lectures, affordable concerts, and programming innovation(2009/06/21)

Waltham Public Library -735 Main Street - 781-314-3425wheelchair-accessible
Waltham Public Library is a newly renovated, expanded facility offering complete reference services and a 150,000-volume collection of books, magazines, audio and videotapes, as well as story hours, free museum passes, public-use PC's, multimedia and Internet access. Volunteer opportunities: Clerical work, booksale assistance.(2007/05/08)

Waltham Public Book Groups -wheelchair-accessible
The Book Club is a monthly literary discussion group, whose books are chosen by members. Newcomers are always welcome. Call for upcoming books.(2024/07/15)

WBRS See listing under Media.

WCRB See listing under Media.

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The text following some of the entries, such as (2000/07/28),is the date when I most recently updated or verified the data in that entry.