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82 nshoremag.com October 2014 october 2014 The To-Do List Autumnal Events 1. Sleeper-McCann House Tour Enjoy a leisurely behind-the-scenes tour of Henry Davis Sleeper's summer retreat. Explore each room, including passageways, closets, and other spaces not usually open to the public. Guides will highlight their favorite objects and share stories about Sleeper, his friends, and staff. Light refreshments will be served. October 1 at 9 a.m. Tickets $15 (members); $30 (nonmembers), Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House, 75 Eastern Point Blvd., Gloucester, 978-283-0800, historicnewengland.org 2. The Farmer's Table Celebrate four centuries of farming with a multicourse farm- to-table dinner with wine pairings prepared by Carry Out Cafe using produce grown by the Colby family at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm. This event highlights the farmers who kept this rich land cultivated in the 20th century. October 3 at 7 p.m. Tickets $65 (members); $85 (nonmembers), Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, 5 Littles Ln., Newbury, 978-462- 2634, historicnewengland.org 3. Wenham Museum's 17th- Century Saturdays Tour the museum's 17th-century house and learn how people lived, worked, dressed, and played in New England for three centuries. October 4 at 11 a.m. Admission $10 (general ); $6 (under 18); free (members), 132 Main St., Wenham, 978-468-2377, wenhammuseum.org 4. 2014 Cape Ann Artisans Open Studio Tours Drive along the shoreline, take in the autumn scenery, and stop to visit more than 20 different artists' studios open throughout Columbus Day weekend. Download a 2014 brochure and map for details. October 11-13 at 10 a.m. Free, 978-546-6186, capeannartisans.com 5. Cogswell's Grant House Tour Enjoy an extended house tour highlighting favorite objects of American folk art collectors Bertram and Nina Fletcher Little, including objects hidden in cupboards, cabinets, and drawers. Hear detailed stories about the Littles and their collection, take a close-up look at many objects, and see treasures stored in the attic, which is not usually open to the public. Registration is required. October 13 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets $5 (members); $15 (nonmembers), Cogswell's Grant, 60 Spring St., Essex, 978-768-3632, historicnewengland.org 6. Indoor Gardening Expo Pick up some useful information at this trade show devoted to garden products and services. Horticulture industry professionals will be on hand to answer questions and supply materials. October 19 at 12 p.m. Free, John Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston St., Boston, 250-729-2677, indoorgardenexpo.com 7. Nashua's Fall Home Show Browse through all manner of home-related products put on display by professionals in the household services industry. November 1-2. Free, Courtyard by Marriott, 2200 Southwood Dr., Nashua, NH, 603-880-9100, marriott.com $ for more event listings nshore mag.com 1 Agenda ne 2 3 5 1 Photographs courtesy of Wenham Museum (17th-Century Saturdays); courtesy of Historic New England (The Farmer's Table)