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Globe South listings

Comprehensive listings for galleries, plays, music and other happenings in the area. The following activities are taking place in the area this week. To list your organization's event, send information three weeks before the event to Miele@globe.com or mail to Pamela Teehan Miele, Calendar, Globe South, The Boston Globe, 1165 Washington St., Hanover 02339.

CONCERTS

Cohasset: Russian chorale, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 16 Highland Ave. March 4, 3 p.m. The Slava Chorale will present "Icon Song -- Light from the East." Free, donations welcome. 781-383-1083.

Kingston: South Shore Folk Music Club, Beal House, Route 106. March 2, 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 ) Three of Cups , female group sings and performs on fiddle and guitar. Admission $10. Accepting donations of nonperishable food goods. 781-871-1052, ssfmc.org.

Milton: Keighton Fund concert, Curry College, parents lounge, Hafer Academic Center, 1071 Blue Hill Ave. March 19, 7 p.m. A performance by William Hite , tenor, and Craig Smith , piano. Free. 617-333-2320.

Norton: Loser concert series, Wheaton College, Cole Memorial Chapel. March 7, 8 p.m. Imani Winds , five-member wind quintet, perform European, African, and American music. Free, but tickets required. To reserve, 508-286-3515.

Plymouth: Kiskadee Coffee, 18 Main St. March 8, 7-9 p.m. "Symphony Soirée," featuring Matt Pierce , principal cellist of the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra, performs. Tickets $25, includes wine, cheese, and crackers. 508-746-8008, kiskadeecoffee.com.

Plymouth: Family concert, Memorial Hall, 83 Court St. March 18, 2 p.m. instrument demonstrations and concert at 3 p.m. The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra, Steven Karidoyanes conductor, opens its 91st season with "Rising Stars Showcase!" family concert program featuring debut of the 118-voice Plymouth Children's Chorus. The concert will be sung and signed by the chorus in American Sign Language. Jeremy Wisoff, 14-year-old South Shore Conservatory concerto competition winner, performs music by Beethoven. Tickets $15, $8 youth (through age 12). 508-746-8008, plymouthphil.org.

Sharon: Piano recital, Unitarian Church of Sharon, 4 N. Main St. March 11, 3 p.m. Randall Hodgkinson performs music by Bach, Beethoven, and Schumann. Admission $15, $10 seniors, $6 ages 18 and younger. 781-784-2941.

NIGHTLIFE

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.

Brockton: Tiger's Den, 30 Intervale St. Punk and hardcore bands Fridays, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 508-580-4299.

Canton: Irish Cultural Centre, 200 New Boston Drive. Weekly music sessions include Friday night traditional music sessions with fiddler Aidan Maher and a Saturday music session led by singer-songwriter Sean Kane , 8-11 p.m. Both sessions held in the pub on the ground floor. Free. 781-821-8291, irishculture.org.

Hanson: Damien's, 279 Spring St. Live bands Thursdays 8:30 p.m., Fridays-Saturdays 9 p.m. Joe Merrick , acoustic guitar and piano. No cover. 781-447-6556.

Norwell: Mount Blue Restaurant, Route 123. Live music Thursday-Saturday 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover. 781-659-0050, mountblue.com .

Plymouth: Run O' the Mill, 6 Spring Lane. Traditional Irish seisiuns Saturdays, 5:30-9 p.m., featuring chanteys, rebel songs, jigs, hornpipes, and sing-alongs. No cover. 508-830-1262.

Plymouth: The Vine, European Style Wine Bar, 18 Main St. Extension, under Cafe Strega. Tuesday-Sunday 4 p.m. Wednesdays, wine tastings 6-8 p.m. $15, includes appetizers. Music Friday-Saturday 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover. 508-830-1942, thevineplymouth.com.

Plymouth: Radisson Hotel, 180 Water St. March 2, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Leah Souza Trio performs jazz standards and songs from the Great American Songbook. Jazz vocalist Leah Souza , Matthew Quinn , piano, and Johnny Souza , trumpet. March 3, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Leah Souza trio performs with Michael Shea , piano, and Johnny Souza , trumpet. 508-747-4900, LeahSouza.com.

Plymouth: Stoneforge at Bert's Cove Restaurant, 140 Warren Ave. March 10, 7:30 p.m.-10:30 a.m. Leah Souza Trio performs jazz standards and songs from the Great American Songbook. Jazz vocalist Leah Souza , pianist Paul McWilliams and guest Johnny Souza , trumpet. 508-747-7887, LeahSouza.com.

Quincy: The Holy Ground, 600 Hancock St. Music Mondays 8:30 p.m. "The Yard Rock: Keeping the Blues Alive," a dinner blues jam hosted by Matt Stubbs and guests. 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 . Cover varies. 617-773-4334, yardrock.com.

Quincy: Kilroy's Cafe, 132 East Howard St. 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. March 2, Pi Alley . March 3, Swinging Johnsons . March 4, Tara Hill . March 6, open mike. March 9, Party Sharks . No cover. 617-774-1434, badabbots.com.

Wareham: Onset Bay Blues Cafe, 2 West Central Ave. Live bands and jam sessions Wednesday-Friday, 3 p.m.-1 a.m., Saturday and Sunday noon-1 a.m. Open mike and jam sessions; instruments include a drum kit, guitars, harmonica mike, keyboards, and a Hammond H112 on premises. 508-291-2471.

Weymouth: Next Page Blues Cafe, 550 Broad St. Sundays, 8 p.m.-midnight, Dave Foley's Rockin' Roots Acoustic Jam. Thursdays, 9 p.m. March 2, Weepin' Willie. March 3, The End Result featuring Lu Lu . March 9, Blind Billy and the Spectacles . March 10, Cindy Daley Band . March 15, Clay Brown. March 16, Jim Pircio's Track 44. March 17, Dominic Frizzi and friends. March 24, Satch's annual 39th birthday Blues Bash. March 30, Keepin' the Gruve . March 31, Hivewhackers . The New Blue Revue Open Mike Blues Jam Party. No cover. 781-335-9796.

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.

DANCES

Dedham: Ballroom/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. Every first Thursday with DJ Paul DeMaria for partner and line dancing. Cost $12, includes lesson and refreshments. March 4, 7:30 p.m., concert with Gaelic Storm . Tickets $30. Proceeds benefit Dana Farber Marathon Challenge. Contact John Connolly, 781-751-9315. March 17, 7:30 p.m. Beatle Juice concert. Tickets $15. Casual dress, no jeans or sneakers. 781-326-3075, 781-925-1170, moseleysonthecharles.com.

EXTRA

Foxborough: "Flavors of Neponset Valley," Christina's Function Facility. March 22, 5:30-9 p.m. The Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce eighth annual event features food and wine from area restaurants, caterers, wineries and breweries. Live jazz performed by Kathy Earabino and her Blue Wave Trio . At 5 p.m., a wine seminar presented by Len Presutti , CWE, corporate wine educator at the Martignetti Cos. Tickets $50, $45 advance, includes wine seminar. Portion of proceeds benefits the Neponset Valley Leadership Institute scholarship for area high school students. 781-769-1126, nvcc.com.

Hingham: Bridal event, Old Derby Academy, 34 Main St. March 1, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Event features samples of wine, hors d'oeuvres, chocolates, and cake. Ideas for hair styles, DJ music, gowns, bridal party apparel, hair styles, accessories, invitations, flowers, photographs, limousines and catering. Admission $9. 781-749-5774, discoverhingham.com.

LECTURES AND READINGS

Norwell: WaterWatch lecture series, South Shore Natural Science Center, 48 Jacobs Lane. The North and South Rivers Watershed Association, the science center, and Mass. Audubon present lecture series Wednesdays at 7 p.m. March 7, Lyme disease, Sam R. Telford of Tufts University will discuss the diseases associated with deer ticks and how to protect yourself. March 14, Paddling the Spirit Bear Wilderness. Doug Lowry , association president and field instructor for the National Outdoor Leadership School, on sea kayaking expeditions to the Spirit Bear land. March 21, Coastal Waterbird Program: Celebrating 20 Years of Protection and Stories from the Field with Becky Harris, director, Mass. Audubon Coastal Waterbird Program. Free. 781-659-8168, 781-659-9400, 781-659-2559, nsrwa.org.

THEATER

Foxborough: Improv Soup, Burrell Elementary School, 16 Morse St. March 9, 7:30 p.m. The Un-Common Theatre Company's teen improvisational troupe continues season of long and short-form improv based on audience suggestions. Other shows: April 13, May 4, and June 15. Tickets $5, $3 students, available at the door. 508-698-3098, uncommontheatre.com.

Hull: Open readings, Hull Lifesaving Museum, 1117 Nantasket Ave. March 8 and 15, 7:30 p.m. Hull Performing Arts, Inc. presents an open reading of two plays; "Proof," by David Auburn on March 8 and "Dinner with Friends," by Donald Margulies on March 15. Free. 781-925-2406.

Norton: "The Vagina Monologues," Wheaton College, Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. March 6-8, 7:30 p.m. Wheaton's third production of Eve Ensler's play, performed by students and staff and directed by Erin Meghan Donnelly . Proceeds benefit nonprofit organizations for the prevention of violence against women. Tickets $10, $5 seniors and students. 508-286-3575.

Norwell: "The Full Monty," The Company Theatre, 30 Accord Park Drive. March 16 through April 7. The musical comedy directed by Jordie Saucerman and Zoe Bradford , with musical direction by Michael Joseph . The show contains adult situations and some vulgar language. Tickets, $28-$30. 781-871-2787, companytheatre.com.

Norwell: Cabaret style shows, The Company Theatre, 30 Accord Park Drive. March 6, 7:30 p.m. Tracy Silva will sing a selection of soul, pop, and Broadway hits, including songs from the Broadway play and current movie "Dreamgirls," accompanied by Steven McNulty . Tickets $10. 781-871-2787, companytheatre.com.

Quincy: "Visiting Mr. Green," North Quincy Community Theatre, Black Box Theatre, North Quincy High School, 316 Hancock St. A play about friendship, family, and forgiveness, by Jeff Baron and directed by Andrew Rhodes . Performances: March 9-10 and 15-17, 8 p.m. Tickets $15, $12, students and seniors. 617-769-0232, nqct.org.

Stoughton: "Hansel and Gretel," Todd G. Patkin Operatunity Performing Arts Center, Rubinstein auditorium, Striar Jewish Community Center, 445 Central St. March 11, 2 and 5 p.m. Humperdinck's opera features Operatunity students performing with professional singers and orchestra. The classic story with a modern twist as Hansel and Gretel go to Las Vegas. Stars operatic soprano Andrea DelGiudice as "The Witch." Directed and choreographed by Dori Bryan . Tickets $15, $12, seniors and children. 781-341-2016.

Stoughton: Starline Dinner Theatre, Paris Cabaret, 49 Monk St. Saturdays, reservations 7-7:15 p.m.; dinner served at 7:30 ; show at 8:45 . 781-297-7469, starlineroom.com.

BENEFITS

Brockton: Paws for Celebration, Shaw's Center, 1 Lexington Ave. March 2, 7 p.m. MSPCA Metro South presents an evening of fine dining, wine, chocolate tasting, and a silent auction to benefit the MSPCA Metro South Animal Care and Adoption Center. Tickets $35. 508-586-2053, mspca.org/metrosouth.

Cohasset: "Steppin' Out," Red Lion Inn, Main Street. March 3, The South Shore Art Center hosts a fund-raiser featuring Billy Costa of WXKX-FM and "TV Diner" as MC. The evening will include dancing demonstrations from eXtreme Dancesport of Cambridge, and a travel auction. Tickets $135 per person, includes dinner, entertainment, and dancing. 781-383-2787, ssac.org.

Marshfield: Silent auction, Clift Rodgers Library, 540 Pleasant St. March 3-31, silent auction during regular library hours feature wines, gift certificates from local businesses, jewelry, home goods, services from individuals, and other items. Donations accepted. Monday-Friday 1-4 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Proceeds benefit the library. 781-834-4597. Marshfield: Poker tournament, Venus II Restaurant, Brant Rock. March 24, 6 p.m.-midnight. Youth baseball program fund-raiser features a buffet dinner, games, and prizes. Entry $100, includes dinner. marshfieldyouthbaseball.org.

NATURE

Trustees of Reservations:

Eleanor Cabot Bradley Reservation at routes 128 and 138 in Canton has 90 acres with 3 miles of trails. Daily 8 a.m.-dusk; free. Visual Arts Center at 963 Washington St. in Canton offers exhibitions, classes, and tours. 781-821-8853.

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.

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.

Easton: Natural Resources Trust's Easton Sheep Pasture at 307 Main St. features 150 acres of farm and wildlife area with 6 miles of hiking trails, farm animals, picnic area, community gardens, and programs throughout the year. "Sheep Thrills Fiber Circle," every other Saturday at 10 a.m. Join group of knitters, crocheters, and spinners. Free. Open dawn to dusk. 508-238-6049, nrtofeaston.org.

Milton: Blue Hills Reservation at 695 Hillside St. 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. 617-698-1802, mass.gov/dcr/parks/metroboston/blue.htm.

Milton: Blue Hills Trailside Museum, 1904 Canton Ave. Natural history museum featuring live animal exhibits and educational programs sponsored by the Massachusetts Audubon Society. Saturday and Sunday programs include: 11 a.m., story time with animals for ages 3-5; 1 p.m., mystery animal for ages 6-12. Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.m., "Discovering Nature Together," parents and children ages 3-5 discover a new theme each week through craft activities, stories, games, outdoor exploration, animals, and a light snack. Registration required. Wednesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fee $3, $2 for seniors, $1.50 for children ages 3-5. 617-333-0690.

Norton: Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary, 37 Eddy St. A nonprofit animal reserve established to care for abused and abandoned animals. Walk the grounds among llamas, emus, miniature horses, goats, sheep, pheasants, and peafowl. Petting area, perennial garden, nature trail, and the Winslow House cabin. $7, $5 children, free for younger than 2. 508-285-6451, winslowfarm.com.

Norwell: South Shore Natural Science Center, 48 Jacobs Lane. March 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. "Maple Day," learn how trees are tapped and sap collected to make maple syrup. Activities include woodland walks, learning to tap the trees, syrup tastings, crafts and more. Admission $10, $35 max/per family. The center has a nature store and six trails; interactive indoor exhibits include the EcoZone, which incorporates live animals in a re-creation of their natural habitat. Vine Hall Gallery: "Whale Tracks and Facts," photographic exhibit cosponsored by the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary in Scituate, examines the results of research that used noninvasive suction cup tags to provide insights into the behavior of humpback whales, including images of whale behaviors. The center also features a nature preschool, function room, and six walking trails. $5, $3 children older than 2, and $20 maximum per family. 781-659-2559, ssnsc.org.

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 gallery is open 1-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Admission $4, $3 for 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 second Thursday and third Friday, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Preschool Nature Story Hour features stories, a simple craft, and a short nature outing related to the theme. Registration required. $7. Fridays 8-11:45 a.m., bird-watching with David Ludlow and John Galluzzo . Group meets at North River Wildlife Sanctuary parking lot and travels by van to locations around South Shore. $11. 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. 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. "Birding at Moose Hill" Fridays 6:30 a.m.; bring binoculars. 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, moosehill@massaudubon.org.

FOR CHILDREN

Easton: Children's Museum at the Old Fire Station, 9 Sullivan Ave. Ages 10 and younger participate in play areas such as storybook cottage, post office, SS Rosemarie, camping exhibit, clinic, the workshop, and dramatic playtime. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday noon-5 p.m. Sunday; $6, younger than 1 free. 508-230-3789, childrensmuseumineaston.org.

Plymouth: Student Arts Festival, Radisson Inn, Water Street. March 5-6, 1-8 p.m. and March 7, 1-6 p.m. Plymouth Cultural Council event features drawings, paintings, sculpture, choral and instrumental performances by students from charter, parochial, and home schools. Partial schedule: March 5, 4:30-5 p.m. vocal performance by students from Federal Furnace Elementary School; 5-5:30 p.m. a choral concert by students from Plymouth South Middle School; 6:30-7 p.m. choral performance by students from Manomet Elementary School; 6:30-7 p.m. Sacred Heart School chorus performs. March 6, 1:30-2 p.m. students from Rising Tide School give an instrumental performance. Free. 508-747-7727.

Westwood: Magic show, First Parish Hall, 340 Clapboardtree St. March 3, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Bonaparté the magician performs interactive magic, comedy, and balloon sculpture show. Event includes a silent auction and raffle. Proceeds benefit St. John's Nursery School. Doors open at 9 a.m. Admission $7, children under one, admitted free. 781-329-2032.

MUSEUMS

Brockton: Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak St. Through May 6, "Rhode Island School of Design Routes" curated by David Revere McFadden ; "Carter Smith : Shibori Treasures" fiber installation; "Drawing with Fire: The Glass Sculpture of Alan Klein." Through March 11, in the Community Gallery: "Intersections," jewelry, sculpture, and tools by metalsmiths Sue Ayagrn-Kowalski and Dianne Reilly . Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturdays 2 p.m., guided tours with docents. $8, $5 seniors/students, younger than 12 free. 508-588-6000, fullercraft.org.

Cohasset: Our World Children's Global Discovery Museum, 100 Sohier St. Geared up to age 12. "Biodiversity 911: Saving Life on Earth," crawl through a coral reef, look life in a giant tropical tree, or select sustainably harvested "catch of the day" at market. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5. 781-383-3198, ourworldcgdm.org.

Dedham: Museum of Bad Art, 580 High St., Dedham Community Theater. Bad art including paintings and sculptures from around the world. Monday-Friday 2-10 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 1-10 p.m. Free. 781-444-6757 .

Duxbury: Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden St. On 13 acres of woodland and fields, founded by the Weyerhaeuser family. Through April 22, "Rotations: American Landscape," paintings from the museum's collection, includes works by George Inness , John Francis Murphy , Lowell Birge Harrison , Charles Burchfield, and Dwight W. Tryon . Also through April 22, "Duxbury Art Association's Annual Winter Show," multimedia works by regional artists. Through May 6, "The Boston Printmakers 60 Years of North American Prints: Creating Public Collections," curated by David Acton . March 4, 4 p.m. Cape Cod Chamber Players featuring David Gallagher , bassoonist; Henry Duckham , clarinetist; Lucy Banner , piano; Laura Pardee , oboist; and James Mosher , French horn, perform music of Beethoven and Mozart. Free. Wind-in-the-Pines Hut, a tea hut on the grounds. First Thursday of month, 1-2:30 p.m., "Stories and Art," preschooler/toddler class. $5 per class. Shaker furniture, prints, American paintings, and Asian art. Wednesday-Sunday 1-4 p.m. 781-934-6634, artcomplex.org.

Hull: Lifesaving Museum, 1117 Nantasket Ave. Restored lifesaving station includes shipwreck displays, observation tower, hands-on navigation exhibits for children. Through March, "Flying Santa: A Holiday Tradition," exhibit of photographs, articles, video clips and artifacts from a man who delivered gifts to families at lighthouses. 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. "Museum Mornings: A Child's Introduction to Museums," March 1, 9:30 a.m. a 45-minute program includes stories on a different topic each month and a child-friendly tour of a special related feature or artifact in the Forbes House Museum. Admission $5, adult chaperones required and admitted free. Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday 1-4 p.m.; $5, $3 for seniors and students. 617-696-1815, forbeshousemuseum.org.

Plymouth: Cordage Museum, 10 Cordage Park Circle. Memorabilia from when Plymouth was a major player in the rope industry. 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 April , "Journey's End: Death and Mourning in Plymouth Colony," art and documents from four centuries. Daily 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $6, $5 seniors, $3 children 5-7. Plymouth residents free. 508-746-1620, pilgrimhall.org.

HISTORIC HOUSES

Duxbury: Alden House Museum, 101 Alden St. The 1653 home of John Alden , a cooper on the Mayflower, and his wife, Priscilla . An exhibit 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 under 3. 781-934-9092.

Marshfield: Winslow House, 643 Careswell St. 1699 house with tea room, herb garden. Wednesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 781-837-5753, winslowhouse.org.

Scituate: Maritime and Irish Mossing Museum, 30 Driftway. In the 1739 residence of Captain Benjamin James , exhibits on shipbuilding, Irish mossing, rescue, lighthouses, mariner antiques, and shipwrecks. Sundays 1-4 p.m. $4, $3 seniors, $2 children, under 6 free. 781-545-1083.

Weymouth: Historical Society Museum at 46 Broad St., Weymouth Main Library, Monday evenings. Historic Holbrook Homestead at 238 Park Ave. (next to fire station) open as research center Wednesdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Tours, 781-337-3896.

GALLERIES

Cohasset: South Shore Art Center, 119 Ripley Road. Bancroft Gallery: "Works on Paper." In the Dillon Gallery: "Men Who Paint," exhibit features works by Stephen Boczanowski , Jack Dickerson , John Lanza , Burton Longenbach, and Jose Santos . Faculty feature: Kaitlin Thurlow . Crossen Student Gallery: "The Apple of My Eye: Work by the Students of Sarah Roche ." Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday noon-4 p.m. 781-383-2787, ssac.org.

Easton: Stonehill College, Washington Street. March 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and March 4, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. The Rhododendron Needlers Quilt Show, featuring an antique quilt exhibit, vendors, an auction, and raffle. rhododendronquiltguild.org.

Hingham: Hingham Public Library, 66 Leavitt St., Clemens gallery through March 1, oil paintings by Mike Cunliffe Thompson . Dolphin gallery: through March 29, North River Arts Society presents "Mix it Up!" exhibit of original mixed media by Marcia Ballou and Laura Harvey . Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. 781-741-1405, 781-837-8091, hinghamlibrary.org.

Marshfield: Ventress Memorial Library, Library Plaza, Webster Street. Through March 30, "Journeys," exhibit of photographs by Jeanne McKenna and Rain Rodolph presented by the North River Arts Society. Monday-Wednesday 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Thursday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 781-837-8091, northriverarts@rcn.com.

Plymouth: Guild for the Arts, 10 Cordage Park Circle, suite 119. March 2 through April 22, Winter Members' Show. March 2, 7-9 p.m. opening reception. Monday-Wednesday and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Thursday 10 a.m-5:30 p.m. Free. 508-647-7222, plymouthguild.org.

WORKSHOPS/COURSES

Cohasset: Art classes, South Shore Art Center, 119 Ripley Road. Now accepting registration for winter classes and workshops. March 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Akua Kolor, workshop using waterbased inks in relief printmaking, monotypes, and collographs . 781-383-2787, ssac.org.

Halifax: Workshops and lectures, Holmes Public Library, 470 Plymouth St. March 12, 6:30-7:45 p.m., Gail Spileos presents "The Galloping Greek Gourmet Goes Grape Leaves," a workshop for working with grape leaves. Registration required. 781-293-2271.

Kingston: Glass bead workshop, Kingston Public Library, 6 Green St. March 10, 10 a.m.-noon, Pamela Boutin Coviello will teach class on necklace beading. $4. 781-585-0517, lisac@ocln.org.

Calendar listings are compiled by Pamela Teehan Miele.

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