Globe South listings
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Comprehensive listings for galleries, plays, music, and other happenings in communities south of Boston.
CONCERTS
Cohasset: South Shore Music Circus, 130 Sohier St. Tickets on sale for the 2008 Eastern Bank Summer Concert Series. Box office open noon-6 p.m. daily. All shows 8 p.m., except where noted. Aug. 15, Bowzer's Original Doo-Wop Party, $40-$55. Aug. 16, Tony Bennett, $67.25-$82.25. Aug. 17, 5 and 8:30 p.m., comedian Larry the Cable Guy, $66-$81. Aug. 22, Gretchen Wilson, $57.75-$72.75. Aug. 23, Beach Boys, $44.25-$59.25. Aug. 24, 7:30 p.m., comedian Brian Regan, $43-$58. Aug. 27, Marc Cohn and Suzanne Vega, $32.25-$50.25. Aug. 28, Chris Isaak, $42.25-$57.25. Aug. 29, comedian Artie Lange, $59-$74. Aug. 30, Vince Gill, $42.75-$57.75. Sept. 1, An Evening With Garrison Keillor: "A Prairie Home Companion, The Rhubarb Tour," $51.25-$66.25. Children's shows, Kaleidoscope Children's Theatre Productions. Thursdays 10:30 a.m. (all shows $8): Aug. 14, Cinderella, Too! Aug. 21, Rumpelstiltskin. Aug. 28, Hansel and Gretel. 781-383-9850, themusiccircus.org.
Foxborough: Showcase Live shows, Gillette Stadium, Route 1, Patriot Plaza. Opening Aug. 16, a 16,000-square-foot live entertainment venue with an elevated 28-foot concert style stage, seating for approximately 500 for dinner and 1,000 during standing room-only concerts. Ticket prices and show times vary. Aug. 16, Al Jarreau. Aug. 18, Chaka Khan. Aug. 19, Sgt. Pepper's Tribute. Aug. 20, Boyz II Men. Aug. 23, Dave Attell. Aug. 26, Squeeze. Aug. 28, John Hiatt and The Ageless Beauties. Aug. 29, Savion Glover. Sept. 4, Robert Earl Keen. Sept. 12, Peter Frampton. showcaselive.com, ticketmaster.com.
Mansfield:
Marion: Concert series, Marion Art Center, 80 Pleasant St. Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m. The Dixie Diehards, an all-male ensemble sings. Free. 508-748-1266.
Norwood: Carillon Concerts on the Common, Tilton Memorial Carillon, Town Common, Washington and Nahatan streets. Mondays, 7-8 p.m. Carillonneurs perform on Norwood's 50-bell Memorial Carillon, which was cast in England and installed in 1928 as a gift to the town from Walter F. Tilton. Tours available after concerts. Aug. 18, John E. Courter. Free. 781-762-1240.
Norwood: Summerfest concert series, Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand, Town Common, Washington and Nahatan streets. Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 20, The Infractions. Sponsored by the Norwood Arts Council. Free. 781-762-1240.
Norwood: Concerts on the Common, Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand, Town Common, Washington and Nahatan streets. Sundays 7-9 p.m. Through Aug. 31 rain or shine. Aug. 17, The Olde Kids on the Block. Aug. 24, The Boston City Band. Aug. 31, South Shore Circus Band. Free. 781-762-1240.
Plymouth: Concert series, Pilgrim Memorial Park, Water and Leyden streets. Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Project Arts of Plymouth presents the River Run Summer Concert Series sponsored by
Plymouth: Summer concert series, Near Plymouth Rock, Thursdays at 7 p.m. Postponed concerts held the following Tuesday. Aug. 14, Don Besegai's Big Band. Aug. 21, Legion Bud Band. Free.
NIGHTLIFE
Bridgewater: Castaways Bar and Grille, 425 Bedford St. Thursdays, 9-11 p.m., karaoke. Fridays, live bands, and DJ 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 jam 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.
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.
Hingham: Asian C, 48 Whiting St. Live entertainment Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m. Karaoke on Saturdays, 6-8 p.m. Free food and wine tasting, reservations required. 781-740-0688.
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.
Middleborough: Tuscan House restaurant, 58 East Grove St. Aug. 22, Tommy Dunham perform stand up comedy for Annette's Comedy Asylum Show. Details, 508-923-0099, tuscanhouserestaurant.com.
Norwell: Mount Blue restaurant, Route 123. Live music Thursday-Saturday, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover. 781-659-0050, mountblue.com.
Plymouth: British Beer Company, 2294 State Road. Live music Thursday-Saturday. No cover. 508-888-9756, britishbeer.com.
Plymouth: The Vine, 18 Main St. Ext., under Cafe Strega. Sundays, 6-10 p.m., live bands. Tuesday-Sunday, 4 p.m.; Wednesdays, wine tastings, 6-8 p.m., $15, includes appetizers. Open mike Thursdays, 8 p.m. Music Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover. 508-830-1942, thevineplymouth.com.
Plymouth: Run o' the Mill, 6 Spring Lane. Live entertainment Fridays, 8:45 p.m.-1 a.m. Traditional Irish jam sessions Saturdays, 5:30-9 p.m., featuring 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. Live entertainment at the Harbor Grille, next to The Pub. Every Friday, Mabel Biagini plays on the accordion; on Saturdays and on Saturdays Max Di Faz plays the piano. 508-591-5036, harborgrille.org.
Quincy: Beachcomber, 797 Wollaston Beach Blvd. 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. 617-471-7788, club58.com.
Quincy: My House, 609 Washington St. Mondays, open mike "Blues Jam with Renato," 8:30 p.m.-midnight; Tuesdays, "Acoustic jam-along with Bobbi Lee." 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.
Stoughton: Cabaret dinner theater, Starline Room Dinner Theatre, 49 Monk St. 781-297-7469, starlineroom.com.
Walpole: British Beer Company, 85 Providence Highway. Live music Thursday-Saturday. No cover. 508-668-9909, britishbeer.com.
Wareham: Onset Bay Blues Cafe, 2 West Central Ave. Live bands Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. Wednesday, 7 p.m., country-western Wednesdays with music and line dance lessons by Dave Pytka. Thursdays Motorcycle and Hot Rod Nights with live music and dancing, 8 p.m. Sundays, 7-11 p.m., blues jams with house instruments available, including a drum kit, guitars, harmonica mike, keyboards, and a Hammond H112. 508-291-2471, onsetbaybluescafe.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. 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.
Onset: "Hot August Night," Bay Pointe Country Club. Aug. 22, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Sociable Singles presents a dance party with hors d'oeuvres, raffles and live music by "Just Enough." $15. 877-626-4900, sociablesingles.org.
FAMILY FARE
Boston Harbor Islands: George's Island, Fort Warren. Aug. 24. "A Maryland Rebel in Yankee Bastille," walk beside a costumed actor as he portrays the spirit of Dr. Charles Macgill of Hagerstown, Md., in a stroll through Fort Warren while he talks about his confinement as a political prisoner during the Civil War. Free. Take the park ferry from Long Wharf in Boston. 617-223-8666, bostonharborislands.org.
Carver: Edaville USA, Route 58. Railroad theme park features amusement rides, including the tilt-a-whirl, Ferris wheel, and antique carousel. Children may climb on trains in the Ellis Playhouse; visit K.C. McBogg, Edaville's mascot; and have food served in the Depot restaurant. Tickets $18 ages 2 and older; price includes all rides and attractions. 866-468-7630, edaville.com.
East Wareham: Water Wizz water park, 3031 Cranberry Highway. Through Sept. 3, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. All hours are weather permitting and are subject to change. Park features water slides for adults, teenagers, and areas for ages 7 and younger; water sprays, tunnels, waterfalls, tubes, cabanas, food vendors, and more. Admission $29; shorter than 48 inches and seniors (65 plus) $12; children younger than 2 free. Admission after 3 p.m. $19; shorter than 48 inches $12; after 4:30 p.m. $12. No coupons accepted after 3:30 p.m. 508-295-3255, waterwizz.com.
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 workshops. Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. $6. 508-230-3789, childrensmuseumineaston.org.
Plymouth: The Plymouth Antiquarian Society, founded in 1919, preserves historic houses and landmarks in Plymouth. The Society owns and maintains three houses: the 1677 Harlow House, 1749 Spooner House, 1809 Hedge House, and the Native American site, Sacrifice Rock. 508-746-0012, plymouthantiquariansociety.org.
Walpole: Summer productions, South Walpole, Methodist Church, 1886 Washington St. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Summer Stage Productions programs explore aspects of performing, auditioning, music, mime, improvisation, and Shakespeare for ages 7-11 and 12-17. Aug. 18-31, "Funky Fables." 781-278-9745, Dcalusd@aol.com, summerdrama.com.
Wareham: Puppet Band show, Tihonet Village, on the shores of scenic Tihonet Pond. Aug. 21, 6-8 p.m. The Toe Jam Puppet Band performances are interactive and encourage children and parents to sing and dance along with the band as they entertain with a combination of original songs, puppetry, and story telling. Proceeds benefit the Gleason Family YMCA scholarships. $15 per family, $10, advance. 508-295-9622.
FESTIVALS, FAIRS
Carver: King Richard's Faire, Route 58. The 27th annual renaissance faire features a re-created 16th-century English village, marketplace, and forest on 80 acres. Entertainment includes jousting matches with knights on horseback; live musical acts and theatrical performances, strolling minstrels, mimes, dancers, jugglers, magicians, artisans including glass blowers, sword makers and food. Open Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 30 through Oct. 19, including Labor Day and Columbus Day Mondays, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 30, Carver residents free admission. Sept. 6, "Renaissance Idol," singing competition begins round one. Sept. 20, round two and Sept. 27, final round and the "Prince and Princess" contest to find the most authentically dressed royal duo under age 12. Oct. 4, "Tattoo Contest." $25, ages 5-12 $14, younger than 5 free. 508-866-5391, kingrichardsfaire.net.
Marshfield: Marshfield Fair, fairgrounds, Route 3A. Aug. 15-24. The 141st annual fair with amusement rides, live entertainment, agricultural and art exhibits, livestock, demolition derby, motorcross racing, fireworks, and other attractions. Live musical acts include: Aug. 16 and 23, Oldies Day, Aug. 17, the 13th annual North River Blues Festival; Aug. 18, 20-21, Battle of the Bands; Aug. 19, Reminisce; Aug. 22, Zydeco-Cajun music and Aug. 24, the 12th annual Green Harbor Root and Blues Festival. Monday-Friday, noon-10 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. $10, $7 advance and children under six, free. Advance tickets available Aug. 14, noon-6 p.m. marshfieldfair.org.
Randolph: Arts in the Park, Williams Gazebo, Pleasant and North streets. Aug. 24, noon-4 p.m. a family event featuring music, family entertainment, raffles, arts and crafts show and refreshments. Free. 781-961-0939.
Rochester: Country Fair, Plumb's Corner, route 105. Aug. 20-24. The annual fair, with theme "Wild West," features an antique and western wagon exhibit, tractor pulling contests, live music, races, parades, and more. Aug. 20, annual softball game between the police and fire department. Aug. 22, woodsmen show and competition between woodcutters competing for the title of king or queen woodcutter; Aug. 23, costume parade, children's potato sack races and three-legged races; antique car show, a pig roast, bonfire and block party dance. Aug. 24, a parade, horseshoe contest, Bobcat rodeo, the third annual fiddle contest and tub races. Free. 508-763-5503, rochesterma.com.
FARMERS MARKETS
Crops grown on local farms can be purchased fresh at farmers markets across the region. mass.gov/agr/massgrown/farmers_markets.htm.
Brockton: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fairgrounds; and Fridays 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. City Hall Plaza, 45 School St. (July-October).
Carver: Sundays, noon-4 p.m., Shurtleff Park, Route 58 (June-October).
Cohasset: Thursdays, 2:30-6:30 p.m., Town Common, Main Street (May-October).
Dedham: Wednesdays, 1-6 p.m., Dedham Square parking lot, Eastern Avenue (July-October).
Hingham: Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Hingham Bathing Beach, Route 3A (May-October).
Mansfield: Thursdays, 2-6 p.m., public parking lot, 80 N. Main St. (July-September).
Marshfield: Fridays, 2-7 p.m., field adjacent to Marshfield fairgrounds (June-October).
Middleborough: Fridays, 3-7 p.m., Cirelli Foods, 30 Commerce Boulevard (June-October) and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Pratt Farm Conservation, Route 105 (June-October).
Milton: Thursdays, 1-6 p.m., Wharf Street, off Adams Street (June-October).
North Easton: Tuesdays, 2-6 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., across from sheep pasture, 261 Main St. (May-October).
Norwood: Tuesdays, 1-6 p.m., Apollo parking lot, Nahatan and Cottage streets (June-October).
Plymouth: Thursdays, 2:30-6:30 p.m., Stephen's Field off Route 3A (June 21-October) and Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Court Street, Plymouth Center (June-October).
Quincy: Fridays, 1:30-6 p.m., John Hancock parking lot, across from Municipal Courthouse (July-October).
Rochester: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, Plumb Corner Market parking lot, Route 105 (May-October).
THEATER
Norwell: "Thoroughly Modern Millie," The Company Theatre, 30 Accord Park Drive. Through Aug. 17, Tony-award winning 1920s Broadway musical featuring production numbers including tap dancing flappers, a dragon of a lady, and dapper men. $30-$32. 781-871-2787, companytheatre.com.
Randolph: "Grease," St. Mary's school auditorium, Seton Way. Randolph Theater Company's summer musical production features a teen cast to sing and dance in five performances: Aug. 15-16, 7:30 p.m. $10. 781-961-0939.
West Bridgewater: "Solid Gold Oldies 2008," Canoe Club, 2 South St. Aug. 15 and 17, 7 p.m., dinner and 8:30 p.m., show. Music of the 1950s, 60s and 70s, performed live by Rob Bezubka's troupe of singer-dancer-comics. $45. 781-843-5862.
BENEFITS
Marion: Antique Show and Preview, Tabor Academy Fish Athletic Center, Front Street. Aug. 15, 5:30-8:30 p.m. The Sippican Historical Society's 16th annual Marion Antiques Show Gala preview party featuring antiques on display from 70 dealers, hors d'ouevres and raw bar. $60, $55 advance, includes admission to the show. Aug. 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Aug. 17, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. antiques show and 1-3 p.m. antique appraisals, $15. Admission $8. 508-748-1116, www.sippicanhistorical.org.
ON THE WATER
Hingham: Kayak World's End, Ranger's Station, 250 Martin's Lane. Learn paddling techniques, ecology, and history on 2 1/2-mile trips that depart twice a day in August and daily in September. Weather permitting, equipment provided, tandem kayaks available, limit 10 per tour. Walk-ins welcome as space permits. Members $30, child under 15, $15, nonmembers $40, child under 15, $20. Reservations, 781-740-6665, thetrustees.org; kayakworldsend@ttor.org.
Hull: Nantasket Kayaks, at Steamboat Wharf Marina, 48 George Washington Boulevard. Kayak rentals by the hour, half day, or full day, as well as guided tours of the Weir River Estuary and group events. Tandems $30 per hour; with guided tours, $50. 781-962-4899, nantasketkayaks.com.
Marshfield: Mary's Boat Livery, 2205 Main St. (south end of Route 3A bridge). Rent 16-foot open skiffs powered by a 6-horsepower outboard motor and equipped with full tank of fuel, anchor, oars, and life jackets. The boats hold a maximum of four adults, or two adults and three children. Full-day rental is 7 a.m.-6 p.m. A weekend half-day rental is any five-hour period that starts at 7 a.m. or noon and ends by noon or 6 p.m., respectively. A weekday, half-day rental can be any five-hour period, provided the boat is returned to the dock by 6 p.m. Must be 21 years old with a driver's license as a deposit. The entire North River, South River, and First Herring Brook (more than 15 miles of tidal rivers) are cruising and fishing areas. The boats are not allowed into Massachusetts Bay. Reservations taken by phone only; $110 for full day, $85 for half-day. 781-837-2322.
Norwell: King's Landing, Route 123. Canoe and kayak rentals available. $30 for a single for a half-day (10 a.m.-1 p.m. or 1-4 p.m.) and $40 for a tandem. Open daily. 781-659-7273.
Plymouth: Harbor cruises, Plymouth Harbor. The Lady Atlantic, a 96-foot yacht, offers brunch and dinner cruises in Plymouth and Duxbury Bay. The boat features two climate-controlled decks, upper and lower bars, restrooms, and a lounge with fireplace. Summer schedule: Sundays, 10:30 a.m-12:30 p.m. through Sept. 2: Captain's Brunch Buffet, $25; Thursdays, 7-9:30 p.m., through August, Sunset wine and hors d'oeuvres, includes wines and live entertainment. $30; Wednesdays, 7-9:30 p.m., through Sept. 6, Sunset Dinner Cruises: menu and prices vary by theme, to include New England clambake, Hawaiian luau, A Taste of Italy, Southern BBQ, Prime Rib Night and others; Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in August, Family Night offers pizza, ice cream, and family entertainment. $18, $14 children, younger than 2 free. 508-747-3434, ladyatlantic.com
Plymouth: Paddle-wheel boat excursions from the Mayflower II State Pier. The Pilgrim Belle operates daily through the summer, weather permitting. Daily harbor cruises run from 11 a.m. to sunset. Charter obligations may alter schedule; call in advance. The authentic sternwheeler offers narrated cruises of Plymouth Harbor, providing water views of Plymouth Rock, Mayflower II, Plymouth Beach, Clarks Island, and Gurnet Lighthouse. Pilgrim history, maritime lore, and information about commercial fishing and lobstering are included in the 75-minute cruise. In addition, there are sunset cruises nightly in August; Sunday brunch buffet cruises, through Sept. 2, at 10:30 a.m.; evening theme cruises on selected nights in August; family fun nights on Mondays in August; children's themed parties and Thursday wine cruises, held through Aug. 30. Costs vary. 508-747-3434, pilgrimbellecruises.com.
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.
Plymouth: Captain John Boats, town wharf. Three departures daily, morning and afternoon cruises. Lengths of whale watching trips vary from 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours, due to location of whales at Stellwagon Bank; deep-sea fishing for codfish, pollack, haddock, and other species; sunset cruises, lobster bakes, Provincetown ferry service; Cape Cod Canal cruises; and overnight fishing trips to Cashes Ledge. Prices vary. 508-746-2643, captjohn.com.
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, write to Office of Coastal Zone Management, 251 Causeway St., Suite 800, Boston, MA 02114, 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. The 20th-century estate features a country home, farm buildings, manicured lawns, and a walled garden. Once a farm known as Cherry Hill, Arthur Tracey Cabot hired architect Charles Platt to design a complex of buildings, gardens, and open fields. 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 a mile and a half 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.
Bridgewater: Bridgewater State College Observatory, Summer Street. Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m., through August and weather permitting. Adults and children 6 and older welcome. Free. Call ahead for weather-related cancellations, 508-531-3275, bridgew.edu/observatory.
Easton: Borderland State Park, 259 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.
Easton: Natural Resource Trust Easton Sheep Pasture, 307 Main St. Features 150 acres of farm and wildlife areas with 6 miles of hiking trails, farm animals, picnic areas, community gardens, and programs throughout the year. Every other Saturday at 10 a.m., "Sheep Thrills Fiber Circle" welcomes new members to join group of knitters, crocheters, and spinners. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Open dawn to dusk. 508-238-6049, nrtofeaston.org.
Freetown: State forest, Slab Bridge Road. Near the main entrance is a day-use area, with picnic area, wading pool, fields, and restrooms. The remainder of the forest consists of 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. The 5,441-acre forest also includes the 227-acre Watuppa Reservation, which belongs to the Wampanoag nation, and is the site of annual tribal meetings. 508-644-5522, mass.gov/dcr/parks/southeast/free.htm.
Hingham: Wompatuck State Park, Union Street, Route 228. The 3,526-acre park offers 262 wooded campsites, 12 miles of paved bicycle trails, and miles of wooded bridle paths and hiking trails. The park is popular with trailer campers: electrical and water hookups are available. Fishing is allowed in the Cohasset Reservoir. A boat ramp is provided for car-top boats. Free. 781-749-7160, mass.gov/dcr/parks/southeast/womp.htm.
Milton: Blue Hills Reservation, 695 Hillside St. A revised trail guide and map are 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. Aug. 16, 1 p.m. "The Art of Field Sketching," learn sketching tips to draw nature. Bring sketch pad, set of drawing pencils and eraser. Aug. 31, 6:30 p.m. "Sunset of Summer," scenic hike to the summit of Great Blue Hill to watch the sunset. The Blue Hills Adult Walking Club meets weekly at 1 p.m. for recreational walks. The Blue Hill Observatory is open for 20 minute tours Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 617-696-0562. 617-698-1802, mass.gov/dcr/parks/metroboston/blue.htm.
Norton: Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary, 37 Eddy St. A nonprofit animal reserve, established for the care of abused and abandoned farm and exotic animals. Volunteer guides lead visitors along the wooded trails and among the yards where llamas, emus, horses, goats, sheep, pheasant, pigs, and other animals live. 508-285-6451, winslowfarm.com.
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. The center also features a nature preschool and function room. $5, $3 children older than 2. 781-659-2559, ssnsc.org.
Plymouth: Petting zoo and horticultural area, the Plymouth County Correctional Facility, Obery Street. The facility houses more than 1,600 inmates, but is also a working farm with 90 acres of land, a petting zoo, and horticultural center. In spring and summer, there are cows, calves, goats, horses, rabbits, pigs, peacocks, and a large turtle. Open daily, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. 508-830-6810, pcsdma.org.
Plymouth: Myles Standish State Park, Long Pond Road, is the largest publicly owned conservation and recreation area in Southeastern Massachusetts, with almost 15,000 acres. The park has 15 miles of paved bike trails; 13 miles of hiking trails; cross-country skiing; swimming, canoeing, and fishing on several of its 35 ponds; 425 individual campsites and three group sites; 35 miles of equestrian trails; and an equestrian campground. 508-866-2526, mass.gov/dcr/parks/southeast/mssf.htm.
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 a month, Massachusetts Audubon educator John Galluzzo retraces the steps taken by 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. 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. 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. Through Sept. 14, "Sculpture Transformed: The Work of Marjorie Schick," "The Machinery of Heaven: Glass Sculpture by Steven Easton," and "Arboreal Anatomy: Sculpture by Wendy Wahl." Through Nov. 9, "Gina Kamentsky: Mechanical Confection." Museum and shop open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. $8, $5, seniors and students, children under 12, free. Wednesdays 5-9 p.m. free. Guided tours with docents daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturdays, 2 p.m. 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, and exhibits for children. The museum features several rooms: The Orientation Room helps visitors trace the history of organized lifesaving from its 18th-century roots to today's Coast Guard. The Keeper's Room celebrates the life and deeds of Joshua James, introduces visitors to the Massachusetts Humane Society, and tells the story of the Great Storm of 1888. The Boat Room displays the lifesavers' apparatus, including the massive surfboat Nantasket, a rigged Beach Cart, and a working Breeches Buoy. The Edward Rowe Snow Room features lighthouse models, exhibits about Boston Harbor, the museum's rare book collection, video library, and research room. The Children's Navigation Loft is a special play attic for children, complete with games, puzzles, maritime activities, and a climb-on sailing ship. The Observation Cupola, atop the station, allows for views of Boston Harbor and the islands. 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: Pilgrim Hall Museum, 75 Court St. The oldest public US museum in continuous operation, founded in 1824 by Mayflower descendants. Pilgrim and Native American artifacts. Through Dec. 1, "It Came on the Mayflower!" exhibition highlighting the museum's collection of artifacts from the 1620 voyage. Admission $6, $5 seniors, free for children. Daily, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $7, $6 seniors, $4 children 5-7. Plymouth residents free. 508-746-1620, pilgrimhall.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. New exhibit of photographs and text, titled "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: Fairbanks House Museum, 511 East St. The house has functioned as a museum since 1904. Exhibits on life from the mid-17th through the late-19th centuries. Timbers in the Fairbanks House were tested and through tree-ring dating were found to be from trees felled between 1637 and 1641, making it the oldest American timber-framed structure known in North America. Home to eight generations of the Fairbanks family, the house is owned and operated by the Fairbanks Family in America Inc. Tours on the hour for 45 minutes, last tour begins at 4 p.m. $5, $2 for children ages 6-12. Children under 6 are admitted free. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Docent opportunities available. 781-326-1170, fairbankshouse.org, homestead@fairbankshouse.org.
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.
Duxbury: Alden House Museum, 101 Alden St. The 1653 home of John Alden, a cooper on the Mayflower, and his wife, Priscilla. An exhibition of the history of the Alden Kindred of America. Monday-Saturday, noon-4 p.m. (last tour at 3:30 p.m.) $5, $3 ages 3-17, and free for younger than 3. 781-934-9092.
Hingham: Old Ordinary, 74 Lincoln St. The tavern on the Boston to Plymouth stage line was home to a privateer captain, a wig maker, a chair maker, and an architect. It's filled with rare treasures that recapture Hingham's history as a fishing village, a shipping port, an early industrialized center, and a farming community. Tours 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 781-749-0013.
Marshfield: Historic 1699 Winslow House, 634 Careswell St. Built by the grandson of Pilgrim Edward Winslow and home to generations of Winslows. The Tea Room available for functions. Through Aug. 26, Marnie Bacon offers yoga on Tuesdays, 7-8:15 p.m., $60/session, $12/drop-in fee. Proceeds benefit the Winslow House Society. Guided tours Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $3, $1 children. 781-837-5753, winslowhouse.org.
Plymouth: The Jenney Grist Mill, 6 Spring Lane. The nonprofit living history museum educates visitors to Plymouth about the agricultural, economic, and historic significance of the 1636 mill. The mill will be open for tours with a costumed miller who will talk about the importance of fish to the Pilgrims. Learn about the original mill built in 1636 and see how it is operated. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. $6, $4 ages 5-12, 4 and under free. 508-747-4544, jenneygristmill.org.
Quincy: Adams National Historical Park, Visitor Center, 1250 Hancock St. The park tells the story of four generations of the Adams family from 1720 to 1927. Two main sites: the birthplaces of the second US president, John Adams, and the sixth US president, John Quincy Adams. Old House, 135 Adams St., was home to four generations of the Adams family, and the Stone Library containing more than 14,000 historic volumes. Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Guided tours required to view interiors of the houses. Tours are two hours, leave regularly from the Visitor Center, 1250 Hancock St. Last tour departs daily at 3:15 p.m. $5, free for 16 and younger. 617-773-1177, nps.gov/adam.
ARTS
Cohasset: South Shore Art Center, Ripley Road. Visiting Artists: Josette Urso, Peter Schroth, Rose Pellicano, Catherine Kehoe, Kim Bernard, and Ron Pokrasso will offer workshops throughout the summer. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday noon-4 p.m. 781-383-2787, ssac.org.
Cohasset: FOCUS Gallery, 115 Ripley Road, Cohasset Village. Through Aug. 15, exhibit of recent work by award-winning Marshfield photographer Mike Sleeper, includes 40 panoramic and square format photographs, with new additions to his Fenway Park series. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., or by appointment. 781-383-0663, thefocusgallery.com.
Hull: Oceanside 17 Studio and Gallery, 17 Rockland St. On display, "At Home in My Life: New Paintings by Franny Andahazy," solo exhibition of new work by the artist and gallery-owner. Also showing works by South Shore artists: Nancy Colella, Jeanne MacFarland, Ros Farbush, Page Railsback, Conny Hatch, and Kate Ryan. Thursday--Saturday 11 a.m.--4 p.m., Sunday 1--4 p.m. Free. 781-773-1563.
Scituate: Front Street Art Gallery, 124 Front St. Through Aug. 31, exhibit of paintings by local artists using the theme of summer along the coast and in the New England landscape using various painting mediums and styles. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday noon-4 p.m. Free. 781 545-6150.
Weymouth: Dickinson Art Gallery, 1132 Main St. Ongoing exhibit features work by 15 New England artists: Kathy Ferrara, Donald Dickinson, James Earl, Roger Gill, Stephen J. Holland, Sally J. McCarthy, Diane Panerelli Miller, George Murray, Dan Myers, Anet Paglierani, and Isabel Shamitz. Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and Sundays, noon-5 p.m. Free. 781-331-3384, dickinsonarrtgallery.com.
WORKSHOPS/COURSES
Mansfield: Summer Theater Education Programs, Mansfield Music and Arts Society, Blackbox Theater, 30 Crocker St. The society is accepting enrollment for summer programs. Class offerings online. 508-339-2822, mmas.org.
Marshfield: North River Arts Society, 157 Old Main St. Accepting registration for summer workshops and classes in drawing, sculpture, fashion design, and sewing offered for adults and youths ages 12 to 18. 781-837-8091, northriverarts.org.
Plymouth: Plymouth Guild for the Arts, Russell Building, 11 North St. Wheel throwing, both private and semiprivate classes available. A free open painting studio on Saturdays, 1-3 p.m. Other classes include drawing, pastel, life drawing, oil and acrylic painting, pen and ink, watercolor, still-life painting, photography, abstract-expressionist painting, and invitations. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, noon-4 p.m. 508-746-7222, plymouthguild.org.
Walpole: South Walpole Methodist Church, Washington Street. Summer Stage Production programs include performing, auditioning, music, mime, improvisation and Shakespeare for ages 7-11 and 12-17. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 18-31, "Funky Fables." 781-278-945, Dcalusd@aol.com, summerdrama.com.
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