Rick's Public Concerts - 2008

Sunday, February 3, 2008, 1:30 PM, St Anne's Episcopal Church, 147 Concord Rd., Route 126, Lincoln, MA, 781-259-8607. Join Rick and his puppet friends for a lively family concert, proceeds to the Lincoln Country Day School. Admission $5.00 single ticket, $20.00 max. family ticket.

Thursday, February 21, 2008, 10:30 AM, Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Rd., Wrentham, MA, 508-384-5440. Join Rick for this fun-filled "Teddy Bears Concert" library show. Children are encouraged to bring their own teddy bears, plus an extra bear to donate to Bears On Board, Inc. Free Admission.

Saturday, March 1, 2008, 11:00 AM, St. Patrick's Parish Center , 53 Southworth Street, Williamstown, MA, 413-664-4821. "It's Winter!" music and puppet show, ages 2-10, sponsored by Northern Berkshire Family Net. Free Admission.

Sunday, March 9, 2008, 11:00 AM, North Suburban Jewish Community Center, West Peabody Office Park, 83 Pine St., Peabody, MA, 978-535-2968. "It's (almost) Spring!" music and puppet concert, ages 2-10. Admission $6.00 in advance, $8.00 at the door, $36.00 max. family ticket, under 2 free.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008, 10:30 AM, Nonantum Branch Library, 144 Bridge St., Newton, MA, 617-796-1370. Join Rick and his puppet friends for a fun-filled "I Like To Read" library concert. Free Admission.

Thursday, April 24, 2008, 6:00 PM, Douglas Public Library, 260 Main St., Douglas, MA, 508-476-2695. Join Rick and his puppet friends for a fun-filled "I Like To Read" library concert. Free Admission.

Friday, May 23, 2008, 10:00 AM, The Orpheum Theatre, One School Street, Foxboro, MA, 508-543-2787. The OrpheumKids concert series welcomes Rick and his silly animal puppets for a lively family concert, proceeds to the Orpheum Theatre, a non-profit organization. Admission $6.00 in advance, $8.00 at the door.

Monday, May 26, 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM, Tracy Place, Pleasant St., Newburyport, MA, 978-462-6680. Two outdoor family concerts at Newburyport's "Spring Festival", sponsored by the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce. Free Admission.

Thursday, June 12, 6:15 PM, Central Park, Church & Chestnut Streets, Clinton, MA, 978-365-4218. Join Rick and his puppet friends for a lively family concert. Free Admission. Funded through a grant from the Clinton Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. Rain location Clinton Elementary School, 100 Church Street.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008, 7:00 PM, Alexander Carr Playground, Birch St., Derry, NH, 603-432-6136. "Summertime Fun!" outdoor music and puppet concert for all ages, sponsored by the Derry Parks & Recreation Department. Free Admission.

Thursday, June 26, 10:30 AM, Fiske Free Library, 108 Broad Street, Claremont, NH, 603-542-7017. Join Rick and his puppet friends for a fun-filled "I Like To Read" library concert. Free admission, pre-registration required.

Friday, June 27, 11:30 AM, Gale Free Library, 23 Highland St., Holden, MA, 508-829-0230. Bring your teddy bears for this fun-filled outdoor "Teddy Bears Picnic" family concert. Free Admission.

Saturday, June 28, 11:30 AM, Kiwanis Riverfront Park at Everett Arena, 15 Loudon Rd., Concord, NH, 603-225-8690. 6th Annual River Jamboree, sponsored by the Concord Recreation Department. Free Admission.

Monday, June 30, 10:30 AM, Our Lady of Victory Church, 230 South Main St., Centerville, MA, 508-428-5175. Join Rick and his puppet friends for a fun-filled summer reading program kick-off party concert, sponsored by the Marstons Mills, Centerville, Cotuit, Whelden and Sturgis Public Libraries. Free Admission.

Thursday, July 10, 1:00 PM, Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St., Pembroke, MA, 781-293-6771. Join Rick and his puppet friends for a fun-filled "I Like To Read" library concert. Free admission, pre-registration required.

Thursday, July 17, 6:30 PM, Brimfield Public Library, 25 Main St., Brimfield, MA, 413-245-3518. Join Rick and his puppet friends for a fun-filled "I Like To Read" library concert. Free Admission.

Thursday, July 24, 10:30 AM, West Springfield Public Library, 200 Park St., West Springfield, MA, 413-736-4561. Join Rick and his puppet friends for a fun-filled "I Like To Read" library concert. Free Admission.

Friday, July 25, 10:00 AM, The Stanley Park of Westfield, 400 Western Ave., Westfield, MA, 413-568-9312. "Friday Mornings For Children" Concert Series. Participatory songs, humor, puppets and lively fun for ages 2-10. Free Admission.

Wednesday, July 30, 2008, 7:00 PM, Peirce Playground, 26 Jackson St., Middleborough, MA, 508-946-2440. "Summertime Fun!" outdoor music and puppet concert for all ages, sponsored by the Middleborough Parks Department. Free Admission.

Thursday, August 7, 11:00 AM, Boarding House Park, Corner of French St. and John St., Lowell, MA, 978-970-5200. Summer "Free Fun For Kids" concert series, music and puppets, ages 2-10, sponsored by Lowell National Historical Park. Free Admission.

Friday, August 8, 2:00 PM, Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell, MA, 978-433-0330. Join Rick and his puppet friends for a fun-filled "Wild About Books" summer reading concert. Free Admission.

Thursday, August 14, 6:30 PM, Sturbridge Common, Route 131, Sturbridge, MA, 508-347-2506. "Summertime Fun!" outdoor music and puppet concert for all ages, sponsored by the Sturbridge Parks & Recreation Department. Free Admission.

Monday, August 18, 2008, 10:30 AM, Pollard Memorial Library, 401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 978-970-4122. "Tiny Tots" Concert Series for ages 1-3, plus older siblings. Space is limited so please contact the library for free advance tickets.

Wednesday, August 27, 2:45 PM, Memorial Park, Harrison St., Reading, MA, 781-942-9075. Summer vacation children's concert, sponsored by the Reading Recreation Department. Free Admission. (Rescheduled from previous rainout).

Thursday, September 18, 10:00 AM, Robbins Library, Fox Branch, 175 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA, 781-316-3198, or 781-316-3200. Join Rick and his puppet friends for a fun-filled "I Like To Read" library concert. Free Admission.

Saturday, October 4, 2008, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM, The Topsfield Fair, Route 1, Topsfield, MA, 978-887-5000. Celebrate "Opening Day" of the fair with three lively Rick Goldin concerts at the Kiddieland Stage. Fair admission $10.00 for adults, children under 8 free.

Sunday, October 5, 2008, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM, The Topsfield Fair, Route 1, Topsfield, MA, 978-887-5000. Three lively Rick Goldin concerts at the Kiddieland Stage. Fair admission $10.00 for adults, children under 8 free.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM, The Topsfield Fair, Route 1, Topsfield, MA, 978-887-5000. Three lively Rick Goldin concerts at the Kiddieland Stage. Fair admission $10.00 for adults, children under 8 free.

Thursday, October 9, 2008, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM, The Topsfield Fair, Route 1, Topsfield, MA, 978-887-5000. Three lively Rick Goldin concerts at the Kiddieland Stage. Fair admission $10.00 for adults, children under 8 free.

Saturday, October 11, 2008, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM, The Topsfield Fair, Route 1, Topsfield, MA, 978-887-5000. Three lively Rick Goldin concerts at the Kiddieland Stage. Fair admission $10.00 for adults, children under 8 free.

Sunday, October 12, 2008, 1:00 PM & 2:45 PM, Tracy Place, Pleasant St., Newburyport, MA, 978-462-6680. Two outdoor family concerts at Newburyport’s “Fall Harvest Festival”, sponsored by the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce. Free Admission.

Saturday, November 15, 11:00 AM, Learning Circle Preschool, 3 Blue Hill River Road, Canton, MA, 781-828-4800. Join Rick and his puppet friends for a lively family concert, proceeds to the Learning Circle Preschool. Tickets $8.00, $25.00 max. per family.

Wednesday, December 31, 2008, 4:00 PM & 5:00 PM, Chatham Community Center, 702 Main St., Chatham, MA, 508-945-1122. Say goodbye to 2008 with two lively First Night family concerts. First Night button required for admission.