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 at least 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
Avon: Mozaic Room Coffeehouse, Avon Baptist Church, 119 N. Main St. March 24, 8 p.m., Bill Morrissey . Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Admission $15. April 13, 7:30 p.m., open mike night with Marie Duprey and Michael Ross , $5. April 14, 8 p.m., Pierce Pettis with John Schindler in concert, $15. April 22, 1-8 p.m., "Habitat for Humanity Concert Festival" featuring more than 30 artists performing on two stages, $20. 508-339-1109, mozaicroom.org.
Brockton: Memorial concert, Brockton High School, April 4, 7:30 p.m. A concert in memory of Chris Sawyer , a Brockton High graduate who once served as the mascot for the Boston Rox baseball team. Admission $3. 508-580-7656.
Canton: Coffeehouse, First Parish Unitarian Universalist, 1508 Washington St. March 31, 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. An evening of folk, show tunes, classical, choral, oldies, jazz, rock and roll, jug band, and more. Admission $10, $5 children, $25 family. 781-828-0296.
Cohasset: South Shore Music Circus, 130 Sohier St. Tickets on sale in April for the 2007 Eastern Bank Summer Concert Series. All shows at 8 p.m. except where noted. June 15, An Evening with John McDermott , $34.25-$48.25. June 24, 7:30 p.m., the Charlie Daniels Band , $37.25-$51.25. June 30, Hootie & The Blowfish , $47.75-$61.75. July 7, Aretha Franklin , $54.75-$68.75. July 8, 7:30 p.m., the Robert Cray Band with James Hunter , $37.25-$51.25. July 14, Trisha Yearwood , $42.25. July 19, Liza Minnelli , $64.75-$78.75. July 20, An Evening with ABBA The Tour , $33.25-$47.25. July 21, comedian Jim Gaffigan , $42.25-$56.25. July 27, comedian George Carlin (adult content), $43.50-$57.50. July 28, 7 p.m., Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra with Keith Lockhart , conductor, $76.75-$90.75. July 29, 4 and 7 p.m., comedian Bill Cosby , $41.25-$55.25. Aug. 10, The Beach Boys , $43.75-$57.75. Aug. 17, The Saw Doctors , $34.75. Aug. 23, Gretchen Wilson , $54.75-$68.75. Aug. 25, Leann Rimes , $44.25-$58.25. Sept. 2, 7:30 p.m., comedian Lewis Black , $46-$60. Children's shows: Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. July 12, Russian American Kids Circus, $13.50. Kaleidoscope Children's Theatre Productions (all shows $7.75): July 19, Snow White. July 26, The Frog Prince. Aug. 2, The Three Pigs. Aug. 9, Cinderella. Aug. 16, Cinderella, Too! Aug. 23, Goldilocks and the Three Bears. 781-383-9850, themusiccircus.org.
Easton: Jazz concert and Social Protest, Stonehill College, Martin Auditorium, 320 Washington St. March 23, 8 p.m. Aardvark Jazz Orchestra performs concert of original music by Mark Harvey , including premiere of "NOLA," dedicated to New Orleans, and others. In addition, the band performs "Every Day I Have the Blues" and "Freedom," with the Stonehill College Chapel Choir and Collegiate Chorale. Free. 508-565-1000.
Hingham: South Shore Conservatory, Cox Hall, 1 Conservatory Drive. March 30, 6:45 p.m., reception followed by 7:30 p.m. concert. "Pictures at an Exhibition by Modest Mussorgsky," a composition, known through an orchestral arrangement by Maurice Ravel. Ten short musical segments meant to evoke a set of drawings arrayed in an art gallery and an imagined viewer proceeding through the exhibit. Piano suites performed by Antonio Benedetto , Gina Benedetto , Alex Buiel , Steve Deitz , Irina Kotlyar-Vulikh , Edwina Li , Margaret Li , Jane Viemeister , and Hui-Min Wang . Remarks by conservatory president Kathy Czerny . Galleries will feature works by Gretchen Moran , Isabelle Shamitz, and Nick Johnson . Tickets $25, $20 seniors and students. 781-749-7565, ext. 10, or 781-934-2731, ext. 11; southshoreconservatory.org.
Hingham: Guitar concert, Hingham Public Library, 66 Leavitt St. April 1, 3:30 p.m., the Back Bay Guitar Trio , classical guitar ensemble with Steve Marchena , John Mason, and David Newsam . Free. 781-741-1405.
Mansfield: Banjo Fling, Holiday Inn, 31 Hampshire St., March 22-25. The Stone Street Strummers Banjo Band presents 15th annual Early Spring Banjo Fling, featuring hundreds of musicians performing traditional jazz and Dixieland music. The event includes three nights of concerts, workshops, jams, and vendor displays. Performances: March 22, 7 p.m., "A Stroll Down Memory Lane" featuring the Stone Street Strummers Banjo Band and Cynthia Sayer , banjoist and pianist-vocalist with the Woody Allen New Orleans Jazz Band to perform music of the 1920s and '30s, show tunes, and sing-alongs. March 23, 7 p.m., a traditional jazz concert featuring Jeff Grosser , Mike Hashem , Rob Wright , Steve Caddick , Kurt Abell, and Dave Frey . March 24, 7:30 p.m., Cynthia Sayer solo concert. Free. 508-399-6808, stonestreetstrummers.org.
Plymouth: Bluegrass concert, First Baptist Church of Plymouth. April 20, 7:30 p.m., the Bluegrass Gospel Project featuring six bluegrass, country, and folk musicians perform bluegrass songs with gospel lyrics in the tradition of Appalachian music. Tickets $15, $12 advance, $10, $6 advance for children, $30 per family. 508-496-4957, fbc-plymouth.org, bluegrassgospelproject.com.
Quincy: Accordion Jamboree, 1179 Hancock St. March 25, 2-6 p.m., a concert presented by members of the Accordion Association of America. Proceeds benefit the Huntington's Disease Society of America. Tickets $10. 781-848-0782.
Quincy: Spring concert, North Quincy High School, Performing Arts Center, Hancock and E. Squantum streets. April 1, 2:30 p.m., the Quincy Symphony Orchestra opens 53d season with "Young Artist Performances," with soloist Bobby Chin , cellist and ninth-grader from Newton to perform works by Tchaikovsky. Admission $17, $12 seniors and students, $5 children younger than 12. 800-579-1618.
Stoughton: Earth Day concert, First Parish Universalist Church, 790 Washington St. April 21, 7:30 p.m., contemporary singer-songwriter Dawna Hammers will perform a concert of jazz, blues, folk, new age, and world music accompanied by piano. Admission $10, $5 children younger than 16. 781-344-6800, uustoughtonma.org, dawnahammers.com.
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. March 22, DJ Holtie . March 23, Audio Shift . March 24, Breaking Point . March 30, Haywire Davinci . March 31, Freeze Pops . Cover varies. 508-697-4800.
Brockton: Tiger's Den, 30 Intervale St. Punk and hardcore bands Fridays, 7 p.m. March 24, The Acacia Strain , Black My Heart , In Our Blood , Die Young , Affiliated . March 30, A Loss for Words , The Cadence , Feels Like July , Nick Conway . April 6, Listen Up! , The Carrier , The Bonus Army , Outrage . April 13, On Broken Wings , Shere Khan , Palehorse , In Remembrance , The Banner . 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.
Hingham: Tosca, 14 North St. March 23, 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 , pianist Michael Shea and bassist Dave Zox . No cover. 781-740-0080, LeahSouza.com.
Hanson: Damien's, 279 Spring St. Live bands Thursdays 8:30 p.m., Fridays-Saturdays 9 p.m. March 22, 9 p.m. "Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament," entrants may win trip to Las Vegas. March 23, Maxwell Stinger . March 24, Torpedo Ray . March 30, The Closers . March 31, The Morons . No cover. 781-447-6556.
Norwell: Mount Blue Restaurant, Route 123. Live music Thursday-Saturday 9 p.m.-midnight. March 23, Splash of Blues . March 24, Elbow Room Rock . March 30, three rock and blues bands perform. March 31, Basic Black Blues . No cover. 781-659-0050, mountblue.com.
Norwood: Joe and Maria's Restaurant and Lounge, 434 Providence Highway. March 30, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Leah Souza Trio performs jazz standards and songs from the Great American Songbook. Jazz vocalist Leah Souza , pianist Michael Shea and trumpeter-vocalist Johnny Souza . No cover. 781-769-5730, LeahSouza.com.
Pembroke: The British Beer Company, 15 Columbia Road. April 13, Boston Irish Punk band The Gobshites . No cover. 781-829-6999.
Plymouth: Stoneforge at Bert's Cove Restaurant, 140 Warren Ave. March 24 and 31, 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Leah Souza Trio featuring vocalist Leah Souza , pianist Paul McWilliams and trumpeter-vocalist Johnny Souza . 508-747-7887, LeahSouza.com.
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. March 23, Tiffany Parks . March 24, Sherry Malone . April 6 Spogga . April 7, Andrew Boteiri . April 14, Austin Glass . April 20, Karen Grenier . No cover. 508-830-1942, thevineplymouth.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.
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: 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. No cover. 617-774-1434, badabbots.com.
Randolph: Comedy night, Holiday Inn Hotel, 1374 N. Main St. (Route 28). March 24, 8:30 p.m., "Dick Doherty's Beantown Comedy Escape," featuring Stephanie Peters , Steve Donovan, and Taylor Connelly . March 31, 8:30 p.m., Steve Bjork , Alice Mullen, and Orlando Baxter . 800-401-2221, dickdoherty.com.
Wareham: Onset Bay Blues Cafe, 2 West Central Ave. Live bands Friday and Saturday at 8:30 p.m. and jam sessions Sundays 7-11 p.m. with The Dave Richardson Band ; Wednesdays 8:30 p.m. with Calvin Jackson and Thursdays 8:30 p.m. with The Acoustic Dude . House instruments available for use during the open mike and jam sessions, include a drum kit, guitars, harmonica mike, keyboards, and a Hammond H112. April 1, 2-6 p.m., season opener featuring The Acoustic Dude, and 7-11 p.m. the Dave Richardson Band . April 6, Lois Greco . April 7, Ricky "King" Russell . 508-291-2471.
Wareham: Harbor Watch Inn, 167 Onset Ave. April 21, 9 p.m., Boston Irish Punk band The Gobshites . 508-295-4600.
Weymouth: Next Page Blues Cafe, 550 Broad St. Sundays, 8 p.m.-midnight, Dave Foley's Rockin' Roots Acoustic Jam. Every first Wednesday, NYC Jazz Nite. April 4, features Bake's Crazy eights, Dave Baker , drums, Scott Cormier , bass, Bruce McGrath and Mark Seibel , saxophone, Shinichi Otsu , keyboard and Clay Brown, guitar. Thursdays, 9:15 p.m., Satch Romano's Blues Jam Party. March 24, Satch's 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
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. Admission $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. Every first Thursday with DJ Paul DeMaria for partner and line dancing. $12, includes lesson and refreshments. 781-326-3075, 781-925-1170, moseleysonthecharles.com.
FILMS
Duxbury: Anime series, Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St. March 31, 1-4:30 p.m., a marathon screening of the episodic anime series "Slayers" directed by Hiroshi Wantanabe . Appropriate for older teens. Donation $5 to cover refreshments. 781-934-2721, ext.106.
Hingham: Film and discussion series, Hingham Public Library, 66 Leavitt St. March 22, 29, and April 5, 7 p.m., a program of films and discussion that look at modern Ireland. March 22, "Hang up Your Brightest Colors," documentary about Michael Collins. March 29, "The Rocky Road to Dublin." April 5, "Black Day at Black Rock," a satirical drama that spans a day in the life of a small Irish village. Admission $5. 781-741-1405, ext. 2609.
Quincy: Film/discussion, Thomas Crane Public Library, 40 Washington St. March 25, 1:30 p.m., the documentary "An Inconvenient Truth," followed by a discussion with members of the Quincy Environmental Network , Green Start , the Massachusetts Climate Action Network , Mayor William Phelan , and Quincy City Council environmental and health subcommittee members Leo Kelly and Kevin Coughlin . Free. 617-376-1301, thomascranelibrary.org.
EXTRA
Foxborough: "Flavors of Neponset Valley," Christina's function facility. March 22, 5:30-9 p.m., the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce's 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 , corporate wine educator at the Martignetti Cos. Tickets $50, $45 in advance, includes wine seminar. Portion of proceeds benefits the Neponset Valley Leadership Institute scholarship for area high school students. 781-769-1126, nvcc.com.
Middleborough: "Men Who Cook, Women Who Sing," Unitarian Universalist Church, 25 S. Main St. March 24, 7 p.m., the annual event features a cooking competition and tasting of appetizers, wine, fancy desserts, and live music, comedy and poetry. Admission $20, $15, seniors and students. 508-822-5236.
Stoughton: Women's Seder, Striar Jewish Community Center, 445 Central St. March 28, 6 p.m., the sixth annual South Area Women's Seder, a community event led by Rabbi Julie Zupan of Sharon and song leader Rachel Cole , will feature singing, dancing, and sharing the Passover story with women of different ages and backgrounds. Preceeded by a marketplace at 5 p.m. Tickets $54, $36 seniors and students. Reservations, 781-341-2016, ext. 279, striarjcc.org.
LECTURES AND READINGS
Marshfield: Armchair Travelers, Ventress Memorial Library, March 25, 2 p.m. Storyteller Carolyn Martino tells traditional stories from Native America, Europe, the Far and Middle East, and Africa woven together. Free, but donations accepted. Refreshments served. 781-834-5535, ventresslibrary.org.
Stoughton: Discussion series, First Parish Universalist Church, 790 Washington St. Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., March 22, 29, April 12, and 19. Discussion series of the of the television program "Joan of Arcadia," about a teenager who talks to God and carries out special missions from God to make a difference in people's lives. Participants will review one of the episodes and discuss some of the theological and spiritual questions that the show raises. Free. 781-344-6800, uustoughtonma.org.
THEATER
Cohasset: "The Pajama Game," Cohasset Town Hall, March 23-24 and 30-31, 8 p.m., March 25 and April 1, 2 p.m. The Cohasset Dramatic Club presents the musical comedy that casts management and labor in a battle of wages and love. Tickets $14, $12 seniors, students and groups of eight or more. Tickets available at Buttonwood Books in Cohasset, and Front Street Books in Scituate, 617-697-2115, and at the door.
Foxborough: Improv Soup, Burrell Elementary School, 16 Morse St. April 13, May 4, and June 15, 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. Tickets $5, $3 students, available at the door. 508-698-3098, uncommontheatre.com.
Foxborough: "Macbeth," Orpheum Foxborough, 1 School St. March 23-24, 8 p.m. and March 25, 2 p.m. Bay Colony Productions presents a version of Shakespeare's "MacBeth," set just before World War I when the old empires were coming to an end. Tickets $22, $20 seniors and students, $15 children younger than 12. 508-543-2787, orpheum.org.
Mansfield: "Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.," Qualters Middle School, March 23, 7.30 p.m., March 24 and March 25, 2 p.m. The Un-Common Theatre Co. presents the educational television series for children, adapted for the stage featuring a cast of 23 local actors in grades 1-6, directed by Matthew Timmons , musical direction by Paula Bishop, and choreographed by Amanda Power . Admission $10, $8 seniors, children. 800-838-3006, 508-698-3098, brownpapertickets.com, uncommontheatre.com.
Mattapoisett: "Beauty and the Beast," Old Rochester Regional High School, Route 6. March 29-April 1. Old Rochester Regional Drama Club performances: March 29-31, 7:30 p.m., and April 1, 2 p.m. The March 30 show will be ASL interpreted by Dana Janik and Jon Henry . Tickets $12, $8 seniors and students; available at Pen and Pendulum in Mattapoisett, Marion General Store, and Plumb Corner Market in Rochester, and at the door. 508-763-4727.
Norwell: "The Full Monty," The Company Theatre, 30 Accord Park Drive. March 22-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.
Norwood: "Joey and Maria's Family Reunion," Norwood Elks, March 23, 7:30 p.m. An evening of comedy, music from the '60s and '70s, audience participation, pasta dinner, door prizes, cash bar, and silent auction. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Norwood Parents Music Association. Tickets $35, available at Norwood Town Hall, or NHS fine arts office. 781-762-6804, ext. 5917, or 781-769-2594.
Plymouth: "Murder Speaks Easy," John Carver Inn, 25 Summer St. March 24. An audience participatory dinner show featuring music, costumes, and humor. 508-746-7100, johncarverinn.com.
Plymouth: "Laughter on the Rock," Plymouth Memorial Hall, 83 Court St. March 31, 7:30 p.m. An evening of comedy featuring comics from Boston and beyond including Don Gavin , Patty Ross , Dave Russo , Dan Boulger , and Plymouth's Christine Hurley . Tickets $25, $40 for VIP seats at cabaret tables with waitress service. Portion of proceeds benefits the Leukemia Society. Tickets available at the box office, 50 Court S. in Plymouth, 508-747-1340, plymouthhall.com, and all Strawberries and FYE stores.
Stoughton: Starline Dinner Theatre, Paris Cabaret, 49 Monk St. March 22-April 1. Selections from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical "The Sound of Music," performed by students of Starline Academy for the Performing Arts as the Von Trapp children and adult roles by the Starliners singing waitstaff. Evening and matinee performances. Reservations required. Admission $10. Saturdays, reservations 7-7:15 p.m.; dinner served at 7:30; show at 8:45. 781-297-7469, starlineroom.com.
BENEFITS
Braintree: "Girls Night Out," Braintree High School, Route 37, March 23, 7-10 p.m. The Braintree High School Junior Varsity Dance Team presents an evening of beauty treatments, fitness advice, and shopping. Vendors include local salons, spas, clothing and accessory boutiques, and other businesses. A fashion show will feature prom gowns from Cache and spring fashions courtesy of Urban Behavior . The dance team will perform and lead a dance routine. Music provided. Proceeds benefit the JV Dance Team and the Dianne DeVanna Center for the prevention of child abuse. Admission $10. 781-848-4058.
Foxborough: Food drive, Bethany Congregational Church, 3 Rockhill St. Nonperishable donations can be dropped off at the church for area food pantries. 508-543-5678, bethanychurch.org.
Hingham: "Performathon,"
Hanson: Comedy Night, Camp Kiwanee , April 21, 7 p.m.-midnight. Entertainment featuring comedians Tim McIntire , Joe Wong, and Alvin David, with magician Rich Bouzan . Tickets $25, $20 advance, includes dinner at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit waterfront restoration at the camp. 781-293-2333.
Kingston: Comedy Night, Knights of Columbus, 91 South St., March 24, 7 p.m. Annette's Comedy Asylum Show featuring Paul D'Angelo . Door prizes, raffles, show at 8 p.m. Tickets $25, $20 advance. Proceeds benefit Plympton baseball and softball programs. 781-585-5322, 781-585-0562.
Marshfield: Silent auction, Clift Rodgers Library, 540 Pleasant St. Through March 31, silent auction during regular library hours features 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.
Norton: Pancake breakfast, St. Mary's Parish Center, East Main Stret (Route 123), April 1, 8-11 a.m. Boy Scout Troop 61 will serve an all-you-can-eat breakfast of pancakes, sausage, hash browns, juice, coffee, and tea. Proceeds support Norton's Boy Scout program for ages 11-18. Admission $5, $3 children 10 and under; $15 maximum per family. 781-440-0604, 508-226-0094.
Pembroke: "Death by Chocolate," Pembroke Public Library, March 24, 7:15 p.m. Friends of the Pembroke Public Library presents The Case of the Mystery Detectives. Proceeds benefit library programs. 781-293-6771, sailsinc.org.
Plymouth: "Warm Hearts, Warm Homes," PartyLite, 59 Armstrong Road, March 24, 7 p.m. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth eighth annual gala. Proceeds support projects of the local chapter, an affiliate of Habitat International, which works to provide affordable housing. Donations of items for live and silent auctions accepted. 508 866-4188, hfhplymouth.org.
Plymouth: Golf tournament, Souther's Marsh Golf Club, June 14, 11:30 a.m. The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra's sixth annual features a scramble format, soft spikes; single entries will be placed with a team. Events include 11:30 a.m. registration and buffet; 1 p.m. shotgun start; 5:30 p.m. awards reception, silent auction, and helicopter ball drop. Fee $125, includes greens fees, cart, lunch buffet, reception, hors d' oeuvres, and goodie bag. Proceeds benefit the orchestra. 508-746-8008, plymouthphilharmonic.com.
Quincy: Auction, Hough's Neck Congregational Church, 310 Manet Ave., March 31, preview 1 p.m., 2 p.m. auction featuring antiques, collectibles, art, household items. During the viewing period, an Easter decoration sale will be held, with many gifts and Easter items available for $1 or less. A sandwich and snack bar also will be available. Sponsored by the church Mothers Club and Fair Committee, with assistance provided by Boy Scout Troop 6 and Pack 6 Webelos . 617-479-2311.
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. March 25, 31, April 1 and 7, noon-3 p.m., annual Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny; eggs hidden along the Winslow nature trail, and opportunities to visit the animals and explore the rest of the sanctuary. Bring a basket. Admission $7. 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 live animals in a re-creation of their natural habitat. Vine Hall Gallery: through April 7, "Our Point of View," exhibition of soft pastel landscapes, still-life paintings, and colored pencil work by 30 students of Marshfield artist Donna Rossetti-Bailey . March 27, 7-9 p.m., "Living Wreath," adult program led by designer Jane Johansen of Kennedy's Country Gardens, Scituate. Bring scissors and garden snips; all other materials and plants supplied. Cost $48. Wednesdays 7-8 p.m., horticultural workshops featuring local gardening experts. April 4, Doug Litchfield presents "Water Gardening." April 11, Darlene Beauvais presents "Fascinating Herbs." April 18, Cindy Prentice and Jon Belber present "Family Gardening for Beginners." April 25, Dot MacFarlane presents "Greenhouse Gardening." Cost $8 each. Registration and payment required in advance. The center also features a nature preschool and function room. $5, $3 children older than 2. 781-659-2559, ssnsc.org.
Plymouth: "More Than Meets the Eye," Blake Planetarium, Plymouth Community Intermediate School, 117 Long Pond Road. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. March 22, 27, and 29, a multimedia astronomy program illustrates where and when to see stars, planets, moon, natural and unnatural objects in the sky. Admission $4, $2.50 seniors and children. 508-830-4470, plymouthschools.com.
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. March 25, 7:30-9 p.m., "Sky Party" with Jeff Lane , recently appointed director of astronomy and space science at Moose Hill, about light pollution and its effect on the night sky. Participants help conduct a study measuring the level of light pollution and receive certificates. Steve Clougherty , amateur astronomer, leads the group outdoors for a "Star Party" to look at the night sky through telescopes at Saturn, winter constellations and deep sky objects. Meet at the Nature Center and bring a flashlight for the trail walk. Bring binoculars or your own telescope. If sky conditions questionable, call 781-784-5691, ext. 8103, after 3 p.m. for status. Free, donations appreciated. "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.
Foxborough: "New England Youth Sports Festival," Gillette Stadium, Route 1, March 23 9 a.m.-9 p.m., and March 24-25 9 a.m.-6 p.m. A festival of New England's youth sports organizations for boys and girls ages 6-18, their parents and coaches. Organizations representing soccer, baseball, softball, football, basketball, hockey and lacrosse will provide skills training for all levels of young athletes and host educational workshops for parents, coaches and administrators. A sports expo will showcase sports camps and products. Admission $10, $5 children, skill zone clinics: $20 each and children must be accompanied by an adult. 508-543-3900, NewEnglandYouthSportsFestival.com.
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." March 31, Rhonda Fazio leads family experiments in egg coloring using natural sources for dyes and resist techniques. Registration required by March 27. Cost $20 per child and parent; $5 each additional person. Bring 12 hard-boiled eggs. April 1, 2 p.m., "OBJECTively Speaking," gallery talk with RISD Routes artists. 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 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
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," with a different topic each month, at 9:30 a.m., 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. March 25, 2 p.m., poetry reading with David Roderick , who will read from his book "Colonial Blue." Daily 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $6, $5 seniors, $3 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. March 24, 60th annual season opening day. 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 in the new theater. Through May 25, art submissions accepted for the "Summer 2007 Mayflower II 50th Anniversary Juried Art Show." The theme is "Plymouth, MA" and must relate to America's Hometown in a historic or contemporary way. Information on submissions: 508-746-7222, plymouthguild.com. Tickets: Plantation only $21, $19 seniors, $12 ages 6-12; with tour of Mayflower $25, $22 seniors and students, $15 ages 6-12, free age 6 and younger. Mayflower II $8, $7 seniors and students, $6 ages 6-12. 508-746-1622, plimoth.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, younger than 6 free. 781-545-1083.
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.
Plymouth: Jenny Grist Mill, 6 Spring Lane, March 31, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. "Dressing the Stones," visitors invited to watch the miller dismantle the grinding stones to sharpen and clean in preparation for grinding. April 1, 1-3 p.m., see the stones put back together and attend "corn grinding," demonstration. Admission $7, $4 seniors and students. 508-747-4544, jennygristmill.org.
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
Bridgewater: Flora T. Little Gallery, Bridgewater Public Library, 132 South St. Through March 29, "A Look at Ourselves and Others," self-portraits and drawings of classmates by Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School art students, under the direction of art teacher Shirley Wood . Monday 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and Saturday 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 508-697-3331.
Brockton: Brockton Public Library, 304 Main St. March 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Art exhibit and reception to announce winners of third annual "ArtSmart," contest for high school students. All contest entries will be on display. Free. 508-580-7890, ext. 201, brocktonpubliclibrary.org.
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.
Hingham: Hingham Public Library, 66 Leavitt St., Clemens 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.
Marion: Marion Art Center, 80 Pleasant St. Through April 11, new work by Quincy artist Gloria Robertson has been chosen for exhibit in the MAC's upcoming 50th anniversary "Decorative Arts Show." Free. Tuesday-Friday 1-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 508-748-1266, marionartcenter.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.
Marshfield Hills: GAR Hall, 157 Old Main St. Through March 25, the North River Arts Society and the Hingham Symphony Orchestra present "DARKLIGHT," a multimedia exhibit featuring works by area artists whose work reflects the theme of the night landscape: twilight, night, or dawn. Artists include Mike Sleeper , Dorothy Simpson Krause , Marcia Ballou , Victoria Brega , David Brega, and many others. In addition, 10 works have been selected by secret ballot to be displayed at the Duxbury Performing Arts Center on March 24, 7:30 p.m., when the orchestra will perform Beethoven's Symphony No.9 Choral. 781-837-8091.
Norton: Wheaton College, Beard/Weil Galleries. A group exhibition focuses on clothing as the basis for sculptural form. March 22, 7 p.m., Ellison Lecture/Haas concourse and lobby, Beard Gallery, Watson Fine Arts. Lecture and reception featuring Erica Spitzer Rasmussen. Gallery hours: Monday-Saturday 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Pembroke: Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St. Through March, exhibition featuring artwork of the students of award-winning Pembroke artists Lance Keimig and Becky Haletky . The exhibit showcases their work on Ireland, where they teach workshops in County Mayo. artbecko.com and thenightskye.com.
Plymouth: Guild for the Arts, 10 Cordage Park Circle, suite 119. Through April 22, Winter Members' Show. 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.
Plymouth: Kusmin Art Gallery, 1 North Green St. Through March 23, Student Art Show and sale. Proceeds benefit the George Shedd AWS Memorial Award. 508-746-9215.
Quincy: Thomas Crane Public Library, Coletti Reading Room, 40 Washington St. Through March 31, exhibit of paintings and collage by Quincy artist Mary C. Lee . 617-376-1301, thomascranelibrary.org.
Stoughton: Perkins Gallery, Striar Jewish Community Center, 455 Central St. Through April 5, "Passages and Process: The Unique Print," juried exhibit of works by members of the Monotype Guild of New England. 781-341-2016, ext. 279, jccgb.org.
Weymouth: Art Treasure Gallery, 1132 Main St. Through March 25, exhibit of works by Bill Beyer and Brian Josselyn . March 25, artists' reception with appearances by both artists. 781-331-9841, 800-979-2300, artreasure.net.
WORKSHOPS/COURSES
Canton: Irish genealogy conference, Irish Cultural Center of New England, 200 New Boston Drive. March 31, the ICC Library Committee and Irish Ancestral Research Association present a genealogy conference. Admission $70, includes continental breakfast and lunch. 781 821-8291, irishculture.org.
Cohasset: Art classes, South Shore Art Center, 119 Ripley Road. Now accepting registration for classes and workshops. 781-383-2787, ssac.org.
Marion: Garden discussion, Marion Music Hall, Front Street. April 3, 7:30 p.m., doors open 6:30 p.m. The Marion Garden Discussion Group presents radio host, author, and garden expert C.L. Fornari to discuss "Myths, Lies and the Latest Dirt," and give a demonstration. A "Garden Boutique," will feature garden-related items for sale, and Gerald Lemay , jazz pianist, will perform. Tickets $5, available at Marion General Store. 508-748-3272.
Calendar listings are compiled by Pamela Teehan Miele. 
