Museum exhibits, demonstrations and local cultural events set for October and November

The presenter outlined several cultural and community events: the Gardner Museum's fall exhibit 'Toys Past and Present' runs through the end of the calendar year; a silver-spoon demonstration with Peter Erickson and apprentice Aaron Keel is scheduled for Oct. 1 (6:30 p.m. reception, 7:00–8:00 p.m. program); and the 21st annual Festival of Trees will begin around Veterans Day on Nov. 11.

The presenter also noted the Friends of the Gardner Library book sale at Levi Heywood Memorial Library (Sept. 25–27 with published hours) and promoted fall theater at The Mount and this weekend’s 21st annual Oktoberfest hosted by Moon Hill Brewing, Gardner Alehouse and the Gardner Festival Committee. The presenter directed listeners to event pages for schedules and registration details.

These items were presented as community cultural programming rather than matters requiring city action. Seating or registration was noted as limited for the silver-spoon demonstration and the presenter asked residents to consult event organizers’ sites for details.