Globe South listings
Comprehensive listings for galleries, plays, music, and other happenings in the area.
CONCERTS
Duxbury: Sunday Afternoon concert series, Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden St. April 6, 4 p.m. pianist Stephen Porter performs the music of Franz Liszt, Claude Debussey, and Ludwig van Beethoven. Free. 781-934-6634.
Hanover: Keyboard concert, Hanover Town Hall, meeting room, Route 139. April 8, 1 p.m. Hanover Visiting Nurse Association annual open house features a keyboard performance by Tony DeBlois - who inspired the 1997 CBS movie "Journey of the Hearts," about DeBlois' life as a blind and austistic youth - now a graduate of Berklee College of Music. Free. 781-826-4971.
Hingham: Sunday Sounds series, Hingham Public Library, Dolphin Gallery, 66 Leavitt St. April 6, 3:30 p.m. The Providence Mandolin Orchestra, under the direction of Mark Davis, performs Renaissance dances, Baroque concertos, Appalachian folk ballads, and Brazilian chorinho. Free. 781-741-1405, hinghampubliclibrary.org.
Kingston: Beal House, Unitarian Church, 222 Main St. April 5, 8 p.m. The South Shore Folk Music Club presents Charlie Farren with guests David Hull and Paul Doolittle. Followed by an open mike. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. $15. 781-871-1052, ssfmc.org.
Mansfield: Early Spring Banjo Fling, Mansfield Holiday Inn. April 3-6. The annual festival kicks off April 3, 7 p.m., with a concert by the Stone Street Strummers with Marty in the hotel's Buckingham Ballroom. April 4, a series of afternoon small band concerts in the Garden Court followed by a concert at 7 p.m. in the ballroom that will include music by Stuip, Sayer, Doerner, Caddick, and the Kurt and Dave duo. April 5, afternoon will feature performances by amateur and professional bands prior to 7:30 p.m. concert in the ballroom with opener Michael Nix. April 6, morning gospel jam hosted by banjoist Tom Fee. Demonstrations of early music recording technology and opportunities to make wax cylinder recordings. Free. 508-226-2986, stonestreetstrummers.
Norton: EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Norton, 184 Mansfield Ave. March 31, 3 p.m., Krisanthi Pappas, pianist and cabaret-style vocalist, performs. Free. 508-285-3355.
Norwell: Jazz and More, James Library and Center for the Arts, 24 West St. March 30, 3 p.m. A concert featuring BSO players and friends performing Latin swing, ragtime, Irish jigs, and more. $20, $18 seniors, $10 students. 781-659-7100, jameslibrary.org.
Plymouth: Classical concert, Whitfield House, 26 North St. March 30, 3 p.m. The Cantabile Quintet performs chamber music including Schubert's "The Trout." $15. Doors open 2:30 p.m. 508-746-5289.
Plymouth: Plymouth Public Library, Otto Fehlow meeting room, 132 South St. March 31, 7-8:30 p.m. "Robert Burns, the Man, the Myth, the Music," performed by CastleBay, a Maine duo that performs Celtic music and maritime songs. April 7, 7-8:30 p.m. Chamber music concert for piano and violin duo with pianist Minna Han and violinist Joo-in Lee. Free. 508-830-4250. plymouthpubliclibrary.org.
Plymouth: Classical concert, Memorial Hall, 83 Court St. April 5, 7 p.m., preconcert talk with conductor Steven Karidoyanes, followed by concert at 8 p.m. The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra presents a program of selections from Beethoven, Haydn, and Mozart. $20-$50, $5 student rush tickets sold at the door one hour before performance, as available. 508-746-8008, plymouthphil.org.
Plymouth: Spring concert, Church of the Pilgrimage, 8 Town Square. April 12, 7:30 p.m. and April 13, 3 p.m. The Pilgrim Festival Chorus, a community chorus and string orchestra conducted by William B. Richter, will feature baritone soloist Terry Runnels of Pembroke and soprano soloist Leslie Leedberg of Milton. The concert includes works by composer Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958), marking the 50th anniversary of his death. 508-746-8008.
Scituate: Spring concert, St. Mary of the Nativity Church, Edward Foster Road. April 6, 3 p.m. Elisabeth vonTrapp, the granddaughter of the Baron and Maria vonTrapp, and accompanist on cello, Erich Kory, will perform traditional and contemporary music and interpretations of Robert Frost poems. Proceeds benefit causes sponsored by the Scituate Rotary Club including high school scholarships and the DARE program. $20, $10 for children under 12, available at St. Mary Parish Life Center, The Village Market, Front Street Books, Scituate Library or at the door. 781-545-5271.
Sharon: Piano concert, Unitarian Church, 4 North Main St. March 30, 3 p.m. Sharon Performing Artists Association presents Eleonora Perpessa-Mahnken performing music of Debussy, Schubert, and Schumann. $12, $10. 781-784-2941.
Westwood: Jazz concert, Westwood Public Library, 66 High St. March 30, 2 p.m. The Mike Monaghan Jazz Quartet featuring Brad Hatfield on piano will perform. 781-320-1041.
NIGHTLIFE
Avon: Blanchard's Colonial Tavern, 98 North Main St. April 19, Cooke portrays Calvin Coolidge. Free. 508-587-2884.
Braintree: Comedy Night, Jimbo's Steak and Fin Restaurant, Braintree 5 Corners. March 28, 9 p.m. Annette's Comedy Asylum presents Frank Santorelli (Georgie on "The Sopranos"), Annette Pollack, Steve Hughes, Tim Grassey, Carol Lefkov, Frank Prall, Leigh McConnell, Corey Rodrigues and hosted by Jeff Clough. Dinner and appetizers available. Reservations requested. $20. April 25, 9 p.m. All women's show. 781-848-0300, jimbossteakandfin.com, jimbossteakandfin.com.
Bridgewater: Castaways Bar and Grille, 425 Bedford St. Thursdays, 9-11 p.m., karaoke. Fridays, live bands, and DJ Big Daddy Rob plays between sets. Cover varies. 508-697-4800.
Canton: Irish Cultural Centre, 200 New Boston Drive. Weekly events include Friday night traditional music with fiddler Aidan Maher and a Saturday music session led by singer-songwriter Sean Kane, 8-11 p.m. Both in the pub on the ground floor. Free. 781-821-8291, irishculture.org.
Cedarville: British Beer Company, 2294 State Road. Live music Thursday-Saturday. No cover. 508-888-9756, britishbeer.com.
Halifax: All Seasons Cafe, 327 Plymouth St. (Route 106). Live music Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 781-293-4135.
Hanson: Damien's, 279 Spring St. Live bands Thursdays, 8:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 9 p.m. No cover. 781-447-6556.
Hanover: Kiskadee Coffee, 53 Merchants Row. Open mike night every Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Free. 781-354-0419.
Lakeville: Coffeehouse concerts, Somethin's Brewin' Book Cafe, 241 Main St. Entertainment every Friday, 7-9 p.m. 508-946-5055, somethinsbrewin.com.
Marshfield: Venus II, Brant Rock, 277 Ocean St. Live music Friday and Saturday. No cover. 781-837-6368.
Norwell: Mount Blue restaurant, Route 123. Live music Thursday-Saturday, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover. 781-659-0050, mountblue.com.
Plymouth: The Vine, 18 Main St. Ext., under Cafe Strega. Open mike Thursdays, 8 p.m. Music Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m.-midnight. 508-830-1942, thevineplymouth.com.
Plymouth: Run o' the Mill, 6 Spring Lane. Traditional Irish sessions Saturdays, 5:30-9 p.m., featuring chanteys, rebel songs, jigs, hornpipes, and sing-alongs. No cover. 508-830-1262.
Plymouth: Kiskadee Coffee, 18 Main St. Open mike every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Free. 508-830-1410.
Plymouth: Pub at Radisson Hotel, 180 Water St. Entertainment Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. March 28-29, the Tom Glenn Duo with guitarist Tommy Glenn and vocalist Deana Jonak. No cover. 508-591-5036.
Quincy: Beachcomber, 797 Wollaston Beach Boulevard. Sundays, 2 p.m.-1 a.m., Erin's Melody, Inchicore; 9 p.m., original '80s dance party. Every Wednesday, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., Showstopper's Karaoke, free pizza, 10 p.m.-midnight. Cover varies. 617-479-8989, beachcomberquincy.com.
Quincy: Cagney's, 214 Washington St. Sundays, 8 p.m., karaoke with Paul B. Thursdays, 7 p.m., Stump: Team Trivia Game Night. No cover. 617-847-3940.
Quincy: Cathay Pacific, 111 Hancock St. Sundays, 8-9 p.m. The New Blue Revue with Satch Romano, the HouseRockers, and Cheryl Aruda. No cover. 617-328-1115.
Quincy: The Holy Ground, 600 Hancock St. Thursdays at 9 p.m., Blues Club house night hosted by Joe Hajjar. Mondays, 9 p.m., dinner blues jam, hosted by Joe Hajjar and the Stubbies. Every Friday, 5-7 p.m., Sparkles the Clown. Cover varies. 617-773-4334, yardrock.com.
Quincy: Kilroy's Cafe, 132 East Howard St. Thursdays at 9 p.m., blues open mike. Bands Friday-Saturday, 9 p.m., and Sunday, 8:30-11:30 p.m. First Friday of the month open mike blues jam, no cover. 617-773-2660.
Quincy: Bad Abbots, 1546 Rear Hancock St. Live music Fridays and Saturdays. No cover. 617-774-1434, badabbots.com.
Quincy: Club 58, 58 Ross Way. Live music and DJs Friday and Saturday. Cover varies. 21 and over. 617-471-7788, club58.com.
Quincy: My House, 609 Washington St. Jazz every Wednesday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 617-201-2918.
Quincy: Skyline Club Upstairs, Skyline Bar and Grille, 305 Victory Road, Marina Bay. Sunday night blues, 9 p.m.-midnight. 617-471-1453, skylinemarinabay.com.
Rockland: R&R Tavern, 354 Liberty St. Live music Thursday-Saturday, 9:30 p.m. No cover. 781-792-2446.
Walpole: British Beer Company, 85 Providence Highway. Live music Thursday-Saturday. No cover. 508-668-9909, britishbeer.com.
Weymouth: Next Page Blues Cafe, 550 Broad St. All shows 9:15 p.m. Wednesdays, 8-11 p.m., karaoke night with Miss Beverly D. Thursdays 9 p.m. March 27, Scratch My Back. March 28, Monster Mike Welch. March 29, Walk That Walk. No cover. 781-878-8767, 781-335-9796, nextpagecafe.com.
Weymouth: Hajjar's Bar and Grille, 969 Washington St. Entertainment daily (except Monday), 9 p.m.-12:45 a.m., in front lounge. Sundays, live blues band and open jams. Tuesdays, Team Trivia competitions. Wednesdays, DJ Suzie Cue. Thursdays, Memphis Rockabilly Band. Fridays and Saturdays, feature bands. No cover. 781-340-1870, hajjars.net.
DANCE
Abington: Saturday night dances, Veterans of Foreign Wars post, 500 Gliniewicz Way. Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. Live music for dancing provided by the Corvairs. Light refreshments served, door prizes. $10. 781-878-3170.
Dedham: Ballroom and country dancing, Moseley's on the Charles, 50 Bridge St. Wednesdays, ballroom dancing with live music; dance lessons, 7-8 p.m.; and live music for dancing, 8-11 p.m.; doors open at 6:30 p.m. 781-326-3075, 781-925-1170, moseleysonthecharles.com.
Wareham: Country Western, Elks Club, Route 28. April 5, 8 p.m.-midnight. Sociable Singles presents Wild Country Night Dance, featuring the Fabulous Goat Roper Band performing country and western music. $15. 877-626-4900.
FAMILY FARE
Abington: Treasures Appraised, VFW Hall, 30 Central St. April 6, 1-4 p.m. The second annual event features the McCulloch family, professional appraisers from Broad Cove Auctions in Hingham, and Neil Anderson, graduate gemologist of Anderson Jewelers in Wellesley, on hand to evaluate antiques, jewelry, and family treasures. $5 for 1 appraisal, $10 for 3. 781-871-0810, 781-878-1189.
Easton: Children's Museum at the Old Fire Station, 9 Sullivan Ave. Thursdays 10:15 a.m., drop-in activities. Ages 10 and younger participate in play areas such as storybook cottage, post office, SS Rosemarie, camping exhibit, clinic, and workshop. Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. $6, younger than 1 free. 508-230-3789, childrensmuseumineaston.org.
Kingston: Dinner and auction, First Congregational Church, Beal House, 222 Main St. March 29, 6:30 p.m. Annual lasagna feast, including salad, bread, and ice cream, followed by an auction of homemade baked goods and services donated by church members. $15, $30 per family. 781-585-3051.
Westwood: Family concert, Westwood Nursery School, 808 High St. March 29, 10 a.m. Children's performer Hugh Hanley will lead songs, finger plays, and music activities geared towards young children. $7, $28 for a family, ages 1 and under free. 781-326-4659.
LECTURES AND READINGS
Kingston: Poetry reading, Kingston Public Library courtyard, 6 Green St. April 19, 3 p.m. National Poetry Month celebration featuring Kingston poet Bill Alberti to read selections from his four published chapbooks and sign copies. Free. 781-585-0518.
Milton: Poetry jam, Milton High School auditorium. March 27, 7 p.m., and March 29, 3 p.m. MHS Poetry Club annual jam features 20 students performing original poems composed in many genres from ballads to hip hop with musical accompaniment. A poem from a student of poetry in Iraq will be read. Proceeds benefit a charity in Iraq. $7. 617-696-4470.
Stoughton: Photographic travel series, Stoughton Public Library, 84 Park St. At 7:30 p.m. April 3, "Going Down Under to Australia." Free. 781-344-2711.
Wareham: Mystery writer, Tihonet Village Market, 146 Tihonet Road. March 29, noon-2 p.m., Edward Lodi, author of "Marmalade and Murder," will read from and sign copies of his new mystery novel. Free. 508-295-5437.
FILMS
Bridgewater: Film series, Bridgewater State College, Campus Center, small ballroom. Women's History Month daylong film series: April 1, 2 p.m., in the Moakley Center auditorium, "Life and Times of Rosie the Riveter," combines black and white newsreel footage with interviews filmed in color of five "Rosies." Free. 508-531-1799.
Easton: French film festival, Stonehill College, Martin Institute for Law and Society, Room 105, 320 Washington St. March 31-April 9. All films at 7 p.m. The Tournées French Film Festival: March 31, "Le Petit Lieutenant"; April 2, "Monsieur Ibrahim Et Les Fleurs Du Coran"; April 7, "Bamako"; April 9, "De Battre Mon Coeur S'est Arrete." Free. 508-565-1628, stonehillcollege.edu.
Plymouth: Winter film series, Linn Theater, Plimoth Plantation's Harry Hornblower Visitor Center, off Warren Avenue. Independent and foreign film screening: March 27, 4:30 p.m. "The Diving Bell and The Butterfly." $8.50 adults, $6.50 seniors. 508-746-1622, ext. 8222, plimoth.org.
Quincy: Film series, Thomas Crane Public Library, 40 Washington St. 7 p.m. March 27, "Once," Irish musical tells the story of a street musician and a Czech immigrant during an eventful week, rated R. Free. 617-376-1301, thomascranelibrary.org.
THEATER
Duxbury: "Moby-Dick Rehearsed," Duxbury Performing Arts Center, 75 Alden St. April 9, 7:30 p.m. The Acting Company's touring production of the Orson Welles stage adaptation of the novel by Herman Melville. $20. 781-934-7612, duxbury.k12.ma.us.
Mansfield: "Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris," Mansfield Music and Arts Society, Black Box Theatre, 30 Crocker St. March 28-29, April 4-5 and 11-12, 8 p.m.; March 30 and April 6 and 13, 2 p.m. MMAS musical production about the man called the Bob Dylan of France. Adult themes and lyrics and may not be suitable for children. $22, $21 seniors, $20 students under 18. 508-339-2822, mmas.org.
Mattapoisett: "Evita," Old Rochester Regional High School, 135 Marion Road (Route 6). March 27-29, 7:30 p.m., and March 30, 2 p.m. 508-763-4727.
Norwell: "Bat Boy: The Musical," The Company Theatre, 30 Accord Park Drive. Through April 6. The Broadway comedy about a boy who is half bat, discovered in a cave by the residents of a small town in West Virginia. $28-$30. 781-871-2787, companytheatre.com.
Norwell: "The Water Cooler," The Company Theatre, 30 Accord Park Drive. April 10, 7:30 p.m., April 11-12, 8 p.m. and April 13, 3 p.m. The Off-Broadway musical-comedy group performs the satire about life in a cubicle. $28. 781-871-2787, companytheatre.com.
Norwood: "Crazy for You," Norwood Theater, 109 Central St. April 18-27. Fiddlehead Theatre production of George Gershwin's Broadway musical starring David Costa, Michele Deluca, Brendon McNab, and Brad Blake. Performances: Thursday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. $22-$30. 781-762-0528, fiddleheadtheatre.com.
Stoughton: "Annie," Paris Cabaret, Starline room dinner theater, 49 Monk St. Students from The Starline Academy for the Performing Arts join "The Starliner" singing wait staff in a production of the family musical. Performances: March 28-29, and April 4-5 at 7 p.m. $10 show charge with dinner purchase. Reservations required. 781-297-7469, starlineroom.com.
BENEFITS
East Bridgewater: Comedy Night, Commercial Club, 1 Neilson Ave. March 29, 7:30 p.m.-midnight. East Bridgewater Ice Hockey Parents presents fifth-annual comedy night featuring standup comedians and DJ music for dancing. Proceeds benefit East Bridgewater High School hockey program. $25. 508-378-3139.
Foxborough: "Flavors of Neponset Valley," Christina's Function Facility, 2 Washington St. March 27, 5:30-9 p.m. The Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce ninth annual gala features food and wine tastings from area restaurants, caterers, wineries, and breweries. A wine seminar at 5 p.m. (included with admission) presented by Len Presutti, wine educator, Martignetti Cos. Live music performed by Kathy Earabino and the Blue Wave Trio and an ensemble from the Neponset Valley Philharmonic Orchestra. Tastings offered by Chiara's Bistro, Luciano's, Finz Seafood and Grill, Christina's, Stoneforge-Foxborough, Bon Caldo Ristorante, Sky, One Bistro, and others. A portion of proceeds benefit the Neponset Valley Leadership Institute scholarship fund for area high school students. Reservations required. $55, $45 in advance, block of 10 $350 prepaid. 781-769-1126, nvcc.com.
Hingham: Stand-up comedy, Loring Hall, Main Street, March 30, 7 p.m. Comedian Steve Sweeney and friends perform at the annual Hingham Sports Partnership Comedy Night. Proceeds benefit athletic programs, facilities, and community programs in Hingham. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $125 per person, includes dinner reception at Tosca's Restaurant after the show. For tickets, mail check payable to Hingham Sports Partnership, PO Box 48, Hingham 02043. E-mail richard.hovsepian@us.nestle.com.
Kingston: Fashion Show, Indian Pond Country Club, 60 Country Club Way. April 3, 6:30 p.m. The Norwell Women's Club annual fashion show features clothing and accessories from local businesses, including clothing from "Healing Threads by Spirited Sisters." This year's fashion show theme is "Hats off to Charity!" Proceeds benefit local charities, organizations and individuals. $45. 781-585-9117.
Marshfield: Poker Tournament, Venus II Restaurant, 277 Ocean St., April 12, 5 p.m. A Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield. Registration starts at 5 p.m., but registration encouraged. Tournament begins at 6 p.m. Buy-in $100. 781-834-2582, MarshfieldBoysAndGirlsClub.com.
Middleborough: "Men Who Cook, Women Who Sing," the First Unitarian Universalist Society, 25 S. Main St. April 5, 7 p.m. The fourth annual event includes food stations where cooks compete over the best vegetable soup, sausage and onions, beans, appetizers, cheese and fruit platters, and other finger foods. The show features music and comedy. A dessert buffet and coffee served after show. Proceeds benefit the society. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. $25, $20 seniors and students, includes appetizers, show, and dessert buffet with coffee. 508-947-2459.
Quincy: Homes for Our Troops gala, Quincy Marriott. April 5, 5:30 p.m. second annual gala dinner featuring live music provided by 215th Army Band. Proceeds benefit building funds. $75. 508-823-3300, homesforourtroops.org/gala.
Scituate: The Grande Ole Opry dinner and auction, St. Mary's Parish Hall, Edward Foster Road. March 29, 6:30-11 p.m. The evening includes a barbecue dinner provided by The Borrowed Butler, music by The Gr8fuls, dancing, silent and live auctions. Proceeds benefit the annual Scituate High School trip to West Virginia with the Appalachian Service Project to repair and rebuild homes for families in need. This year, each teen has built a wooden box as a project to learn how to measure and use power tools for the trip. The boxes have been decorated and signed by artists and celebrities from the South Shore, and will be auctioned. $35. 781-545-1348, 781-545-4979.
ON THE WATER
Plymouth: Mayflower II, Water Street downtown, open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dockside exhibit at Plymouth State Pier features the history of Mayflower II from conception to construction to trans-Atlantic voyage. Profiles the men, women, and kitten that sailed to Plymouth in 1957. Also, a 17th-century Wampanoag customs booth where visitors explain the reason for their visit, declare valuables, and find out whether they are permitted to stay in the New World. 508-746-1622, plimoth.org.
Regional: The Office of Coastal Zone Management has produced a free guidebook that features nearly 400 destinations for day trips and coastal activities. The Massachusetts Coast Guide to Boston and the North Shore has 83 pages of information about sites from Hingham to Salisbury. Online version, mass.gov/czm/coastguide. To request a copy of the guide, write to Office of Coastal Zone Management, 251 Causeway St., Suite 800, Boston, MA 02114, e-mail czm@state.ma.us, or call 617-626-1212.
NATURE
Trustees of Reservations:
Eleanor Cabot Bradley Reservation at Route 128 and Route 138 in Canton has 90 acres with 3 miles of trails. Daily 8 a.m.-dusk; free. Visual Arts Center at 963 Washington St. (Route 138) offers exhibitions, classes, and tours. 781-821-8853.
Signal Hill, University Road in Canton. Property has 150 acres of walking trails, open meadows, access to the Neponset River for canoeing and kayaking. Dogs welcome on leashes. 781-784-0567, ext. 7000.
Whitney Thayer Woods on Route 3A in Cohasset and Hingham has 824 acres with 10 miles of trails; free; 10 a.m.-dusk daily.
World's End Reservation on Martins Lane in Hingham. Horseback riding permits available; 4 miles of trails. Daily 10 a.m.-dusk; $4.50; younger than 2 free.
Weir River Farm on Turkey Hill Lane in Hingham features 75 acres with 1 1/2 miles of hiking trails; free. Daily 8 a.m.-sunset.
Two Mile Reservation on Union Street in Marshfield features easy hiking trails to the North River. Sunrise to sunset; free.
Albert F. Norris Reservation features 129 acres with 2 miles of trails on Dover and West streets in Norwell. Wooded upland and salt marsh with trails along North River. Daily, 10 a.m.-dusk; free.
The Holmes Reservation on Court Street in Plymouth features 26 acres of open fields with views of Duxbury Harbor and Plymouth Beach. 781-837-9400. Daily, sunrise to sunset.
Brockton: Garden show, Shaw's Center, 1 Lexington Ave. April 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. "Growing Green," the Brockton Garden Club show features a day of seminars with experts on plant selections, pesticide use, pond demonstrations, waking up a garden, and organic lawn care. In addition, a children's corner will include games, seed giveaways, butterfly and bee exhibits, and appearances by costumed characters: "Treeture," "Sprig," and "Chlorophyllis." The show also includes 47 vendors of garden-related products, a Chinese auction, and an educational display on backyard composting. $1, children 12 and younger free. 508-942-7535, brocktongc.org.
Easton: Borderland State Park on Massapoag Avenue. The 1,570-acre property has six ponds and four trails, former home of Oakes and Blanche Ames. $3, free for 12 and younger. 508-238-6566.
Hingham: "Walk in Wompatuck," Wompatuck State Park, Union Street, Route 228. March 29, 10 a.m. The Hingham Land Conservation Trust presents a guided walk lead by: Bill Boles, Steve Gammon, and Jim Rose, a Friends of Wompatuck historian. Each will discuss the nature and history of the park. Meet at the visitor's center. 781-749-0162, hinghamlandtrust.org.
Freetown: State forest, Slab Bridge Road. Near the main entrance is a day-use area, with picnic area, fields, and restrooms. The remainder of the forest offers 50 miles of unpaved roads and trails. Horseback riders, mountain bikers, and seasonal motorcycle and snowmobile users are welcome, as are hunters and anglers in season. Rattlesnake Brook, which meanders through much of the property, is stocked with brook trout each spring. 508-644-5522, mass.gov/dcr/parks/southeast/free.htm.
Milton: Blue Hills Reservation at 695 Hillside St. A revised trail guide and map is available for $2. Open dawn to dusk, with more than 7,000 acres of walking trails, a walking club, and free outdoor activities sponsored by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation. The Blue Hills Adult Walking Club meets weekly at 1 p.m. for recreational walks. March 29, easy walk, some hills, 2.5 miles. Walk around Tucker Hill on green dot path. Meet at Houghton's Pond main parking lot, 840 Hillside St. Free. 617-698-1802, mass.gov/dcr/parks/metroboston/blue.htm.
Norwell: Kayak and Rowing Expo, Norwell Middle School, 328 Main St. March 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The North and South Rivers Watershed Association's annual expo. $5, $3. nsrwakayakexpo.org.
Norwell: South Shore Natural Science Center, 48 Jacobs Lane. The center has a nature store and six walking trails; interactive indoor exhibits include the EcoZone, which incorporates animals in a re-creation of their natural habitat. Every Saturday at 10 a.m., feed an animal Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Vine Hall gallery: Through April 5, "The Painted Ladies," multimedia exhibit of pastels, watercolors, and acrylics by Susan Benoit, Maria Hopkins, Gayle Loik, and Heidi Mayo. The center also features a nature preschool and function room. $5, $3 children older than 2. 781-659-2559, ssnsc.org.
Plymouth: Astronomy program, Blake Planetarium, Plymouth Community Intermediate School, 117 Long Pond Road. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m., March 27. Astronomy program: "Mercury, Mars, and Saturn - Up Close and Personal," describes recent satellite observations of these planets. A craft, on its way to orbit Mercury, passed the innermost and smallest planet in January, taking pictures of its surface. $4, $2.50. 508-830-4470, plymouthschools.com, select District Resources, select District Programs, then Planetarium.
Massachusetts Audubon and other properties:
Visual Arts Center at 963 Washington St. in Canton houses an extensive collection of natural history art and photography. Trails open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, and the gallery is open 1-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Admission $4, $3 seniors and children. 781-821-8853 or massaudubon.org.
North Hill Marsh on Mayflower Street in Duxbury. Dawn to dusk. 138 acres. $3, $2 for seniors, children. 781-837-9400.
South Shore Regional Center and North River Sanctuary at 2000 Main St. (Route 3A) in Marshfield Hills. Every Friday morning, join a group in search of the birds of Massachusetts in and around Plymouth County. Free. One Saturday per month, Mass. Audubon educator John Galluzzo retraces the steps taken by the Friday morning birders during a "Friday Morning Rewind." Registration required, $15. 781-837-9400, ext. 7909. More than 2 miles of nature trails open dawn to dusk. South Shore Regional Office with library, gift shop, art displays, open 8:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; $3, $2 seniors and children. 781-837-9400, massaudubon.org/southshore.
Daniel Webster Sanctuary off Winslow Cemetery Road, Marshfield. 781-837-9400, ext. 7909. Dawn to dusk; trails, wildlife blinds. 781-837-9400.
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary trails at the Massachusetts Audubon sanctuary at 293 Moose Hill St. in Sharon offers 2,000 acres and 25 miles of trails. Through April 27, "Cloud Sky Escape," a juried multimedia exhibit of clouds and their connection to nature. Gallery open daily, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Gift shop and office open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends. Trail $4, $3 for children and seniors. 781-784-5691 or e-mail moosehill@massaudubon.org.
MUSEUMS
Brockton: Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak St. Through April 20, "Peripheral Visions and Salesman Samples: The Metal Works of James Reynolds." Saturdays, 10-11 a.m., workshops for children led by professional artists. Experiment with different craft media each week; $8 a child or $15 for two. Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturdays, 2 p.m., guided tours with docents; $8, $5 seniors and students, younger than 12 free. 508-588-6000, fullercraft.org.
Cohasset: Our World Children's Global Discovery Museum, 100 Sohier St. Geared to children up to age 12. "Biodiversity 911: Saving Life on Earth," crawl through a coral reef, look at life in a giant tropical tree, or select sustainably harvested "catch of the day" at market. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday to Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday. $5. 781-383-3198, ourworldcgdm.org.
Dedham: Museum of Bad Art, 580 High St., Dedham Community Theater. Includes paintings and sculptures from around the world. Monday-Friday, 2-10 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 1-10 p.m. Free. 781-444-6757. dedhamcommunitytheater.com.
Duxbury: Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden St. On 13 acres of woodland and fields, founded by the
Hull: Lifesaving Museum, 1117 Nantasket Ave. Restored lifesaving station, includes shipwreck displays, observation tower, navigation exhibits for children. April 3, 7 p.m. First Thursday Lecture: "Great 20th Century New England Storms." April 7, South Shore Youth Rowing Spring Season begins, Windmill Point Boathouse, Hull. April 15-18, School Vacation Week Activities (Point Allerton Station, Hull). Wednesday-Sunday and Monday holidays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5, $3 seniors. 781-925-5433, lifesavingmuseum.org.
Milton: Captain Forbes House Museum, 215 Adams St. Home of a family prominent in the China trade, includes Abraham Lincoln collection of Mary Bowditch Forbes, with Lincoln and Civil War memorabilia. Tuesday-Thursday, 1-4 p.m. $8, $5 for seniors and students, 12 and younger free. 617-696-1815, forbeshousemuseum.org.
Plymouth: Cordage Museum, 10 Cordage Park Circle. Memorabilia from the era when Plymouth was a major producer of rope. Free. Saturdays and Sundays, noon-4 p.m. 508-746-7707, plymouthcordagemuseum.org.
Plymouth: Plimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Ave. Living history museum, 1627 Pilgrim Village, Hobbomock (Wampanoag Indian) home site, carriage house crafts center, Nye rare breeds barn. Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., the Mayflower II is on Water Street downtown, open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Every day at 2:30 p.m., the film "Desperate Crossing: The Untold Story of the Mayflower," shot at Plimoth Plantation with members of the Wampanoag community and staff, will be shown. April 5-6, American Girl fashion show. New exhibit of photographs and text, entitled "FlightPath," which explores the crucial yet largely unknown role that Plymouth Beach plays in an ancient system of shorebird migration routes running from the tip of South America to the Arctic tundra. 508-746-7222, plymouthguild.com. Tickets: Plantation only $24, $19 seniors, $14 ages 6-12; with tour of Mayflower $28, $22 seniors and students, $18 ages 6-12, free age 6 and younger. Mayflower II only: $10, $7 seniors and students, $7 ages 6-12. 508-746-1622, plimoth.org.
Scituate: Maritime and Irish Mossing Museum, 30 Driftway. In the 1739 residence of Captain Benjamin James, exhibitions on shipbuilding, Irish mossing, rescue, lighthouses, mariner antiques, and shipwrecks. Sundays, 1-4 p.m. $4, $3 seniors, $2 children, younger than 6 free. 781-545-1083.
HISTORY
Dedham: Dedham Historical Society Museum, 612 High St. The museum exhibits the largest collection of original Dedham pottery. The society owns the Dedham Pottery trademark and has issued a limited-edition Turkey Plate, reproduced from its collection; 300 plates are available. To purchase a plate, send a check for $106, plus 5 percent tax for Massachusetts residents, and $8 if shipping is required. Mail to Dedham Historical Society, Box 215, Dedham 02027-0215. Open Tuesday-Friday, noon-4 p.m.; on even-dated Saturdays, 1-4 p.m.; and by appointment. 781-326-1385, DedhamHistorical.org.
Stoughton: Stoughton Historical Society, 6 Park St. Tuesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Thursday 6-8 p.m.; and the first Sunday of the month, 1-3 p.m. Free. 781-344-5456.
Weymouth: Meeting and dinner, Weymouth High School, Gold cafeteria, 1 Wildcat Way (Pleasant Street). April 1, 6:15 p.m. annual meeting; 6:45 p.m. dinner followed by dessert and program. The Abigail Adams Historical Society will recognize Weymouth's "First Ladies," Mayor Susan Kay and Superintendent of Schools Mary Jo Livingstone. $25. 781-335-4205, abigailadamsbirthplace.org.
ARTS
Braintree: Hearts Gallery, South Shore Plaza, 250 Granite St. Through April 6, Photography exhibit featuring portraits of children aged 4-12 awaiting adoption in Massachusetts, organized by the Mass. Adoption Resource Exchange, Inc. Free. 617-542-3678, mareinc.org.
Cohasset: South Shore Art Center, Ripley Road. Through March, "Fascinating Rhythms" in the Bancroft gallery: an exhibit of work by 75 juried gallery artists. In the Dillon gallery: "All Aboard: The Train Show," designed around the new Greenbush rail line, features works by 10 gallery artists. April 4-May 11, in the Bancroft Gallery: "Reflections in Exile: Five Contemporary African Artists Respond to Social Injustice," a multimedia exhibit featuring work by five African artists: Ilona Anderson (South Africa), Khalid Kodi (Sudan), Chaz Maviyane-Davies (Zimbabwe), Salem Mekuria and Ezra Wube (Ethiopia). April 13, 2 p.m., panel discussion. The Dillon Gallery will showcase the work of gallery artists: Beverly Carreiro, Irma Cerese, Susan Charles, Eleanor LeBlanc, and Michele Meister. Faculty Feature is Abby Zonies. Opening reception for all exhibitions: April 4, 6-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, noon-4 p.m. 781-383-2787, ssac.org.
Easton: Cushing-Martin Gallery, Stonehill College, Washington Street. Through April 11, "Dress Code: Clothing as Character," exhibition features work by six contemporary artists and explores how clothing represents a portion of personalities. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. 508-565-1897.
Hanover: John Curtis Free Library, 534 Hanover St. Through April, "The Over The Hill Gang," exhibit of 30 paintings by members of the Norwell Council on Aging Art Class. Many works available for purchase. 781-826-2972.
Lakeville: The Great Ponds Gallery, Lakeville Public Library, 4 Precinct St. Through March 29, multimedia exhibit of wildlife captured in photography, paintings, jewelry, ceramic lamps, jewelry, and pierced lampshades by Michael McGrath and Ruth Edwards. Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 508-947-9028.
Marion: Marion Art Center, 80 Pleasant St. Through April 9, "Mostly Maritime Acrylic Paintings by Stephen Cook." Tuesday-Friday, 1-5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 508-748-1266, marionartcenter.org.
Marshfield: Ventress Memorial Library gallery, Library Plaza, Webster Street. Through May 2, "New Work by Sandra Donnellan," exhibit of landscape paintings. Monday-Wednesday 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday 1-5 p.m. 781-837-8091, or e-mail northriverarts@verizon.net.
Norton: Wheaton College, Beard and Weil Galleries, Watson Fine Arts building. Through April 10, "Correspondences: Contemporary Art from the Colección Patricia Phelps de Cisneros," exhibit of 33 modern and contemporary examples of Latin American art. Monday-Saturday 12:30-4:30 p.m. Free. 508-286-3644.
Norwell: South Shore Natural Science Center, Vine Hall gallery, 48 Jacob's Lane. Through April 5, "Painted Ladies Art Show," features works by local artists Susan Benoit, Gayle Loik, Maria Hopkins, and Heidi Mayo. Monday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 781-659-2559, ssnsc.org.
Plymouth: Guild for the Arts, Russell Gallery. Through April 25, exhibition of original works by juried member artists in the new gallery. All works on exhibit, available for sale. A second exhibit of works by members of the Plymouth Guild in the lobby of the Center for the Arts through March 28. Reservations required. 508-923-0099 or 781-843-4833.
Quincy: Thomas Crane Public Library, 40 Washington St., Coletti reading room. Through March 31, exhibit of acrylic paintings of drumlins, salt marshes, and rocky shorelines of Southeastern Massachusetts by Houghs Neck artist Norma Jane Langford. Free. 617-376-1301, thomascranelibrary.org.
Rockland: Rockland Memorial Library, 20 Belmont St. Through March 29, "Printpourri" exhibit of land-based and underwater photography. The "Art in the Rotunda" series features original images of marine life, flowers, insects, and other subjects by local photographers Delores Rogers, Pam Medeiros, and Tom McGinty. Free. 781-878-1683.
Scituate: Front Street Art Gallery, 124 Front St. April 3-13, "Arts Alive!" A juried show of 56 artists from Milton to Plymouth presented by the Scituate Arts Association. April 4, 7-9 p.m. Opening reception. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 1:30-5 p.m. Free. 781-545-6150.
Weymouth: Dickinson Art Gallery, 1132 Main St. Through March 28, "Art in Bloom," multimedia exhibit of floral, botanical, landscape, and still life works by 10 South Shore artists. Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Free. 781-331-3384.
WORKSHOPS/COURSES
Kingston: Creative writing workshop, Kingston Public Library, 6 Green St. Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. April 8, 15, 22, and 29. With Kingston writer, poet, and teacher Bill Alberti. Bring a short piece of writing to share with the group and a notebook and pen or pencil. Register at front desk. Free. 781-585-0517, mdriscol@kingstonpubliclibrary.org.
Manomet: Writer's workshop, Manomet Branch Library, 12 Strand Ave. Every third Thursday at 7 p.m. through June. A writer's group workshop designed for beginner and amateur writers. Participants should bring a short written piece on a character and will be invited to share it with the group for feedback. New members welcome. Free. 508-830-4185, plymouthpubliclibrary.org.
Mansfield: Summer Theater Education Programs, Mansfield Music and Arts Society, Blackbox Theater, 30 Crocker St. MMAS now accepting enrollment for summer programs. Class offerings online. 508-339-2822, mmas.org.
Scituate: Cartooning, Scituate Art Association, Ellis House, 709 Country Way. April 12, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. One-day seminar on the art of caricature presented by Mat Brown, cartoonist for the Building 19 advertisements. An introductory slide show, and demonstrations on basic head design, getting a likeness, the art of exaggerating proportion and street caricature in black and white and color. A drawing board, box of markers, and reference books will be provided during class. $120. jcornacch@aol.com.
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