Globe South listings
Comprehensive listings for galleries, plays, music, and other happenings in the area.
CONCERTS
Attleboro: Auditions, Williams Chorus, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 647 North Main St. Sept. 17, 7:30-9:15 p.m. Open audition. All voices welcome. If interested, call 508-222-1620.
Cohasset: Violin concert, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Highland Avenue Extension. Sept. 30, 3 p.m., Sargis Karapetyan and Nune Hakobyan. Free. 781-383-1083.
Hingham: American songbook concert, South Shore Conservatory, Cox Hall, One Conservatory Dr. Sept. 29, 7 p.m., cocktails, 7:30 p.m., Bobby Wetherbee, Beth Canterbury, Beth MacLeod and Stephen Deitz perform "Music from the Great American Songbook." $100. ($50 tax-deductible for the William P. Soderberg American Songbook program Fund.) Register by Sept. 24. 781-749-7565, ext. 14.
Milton: Classical concert, St. Mary of the Hills Church, 29 St. Mary's Road. Sept. 23, 3:30 p.m., "Bach and Beethoven at St. Mary's," harpsichord and cello works. Reception follows. Donation of $5, $20 per family requested. 617-698-0676.
Norton: Irish music, Wheaton College, Cole Memorial Chapel. Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m., Sean O Se performs, lecture by Brian O'Donovan. Free. 508-286-3575.
Norwood: Auditions, the Parkway Concert Orchestra will hold open auditions, Mondays at 7:30 p.m., through Oct. 1, at First Congregational Church, 100 Winter St. Openings for all strings, horn, tuba, percussion, and keyboard. parkwayconcertorchestra.org, 781-762-0288.
Plymouth: Farmers' Market concerts, Stephens Field, off Route 3A. Thursday, 2:30-6:30 p.m. Sept. 20, Shelley Otis. Sept. 27, Susan Lindsay. Oct. 4, Harvest Festival. Oct. 11, Sherry Malone. Oct. 18, Shelley Otis. Oct. 25, Karen Woodhall.
Quincy: Musical Soiree, United First Parish Church, 1306 Hancock St. Sept. 21, 8 p.m., Sarah Arenson, Anne Hooper and George Kern perform Mozart, Scriabin, Faure and Scottish fiddle pieces. Free. 617-472-2029.
NIGHTLIFE
Braintree: Jimbo's Steak and Fin Restuarant, 5 Corners, Sept. 21, 9 p.m., comedians Paul Keenan, Annette Pollack, Steve Macone, and friends. $15. Reservations requested. 781-848-0300.
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.
Bridgewater: Yangtze China, 266 South Main St., West Bridgewater. Sept. 21, 8 p.m., Yasko Kubota PowerJazz Unit with Dick Johnson on reeds. Cover $15. 508-583-9020.
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 and songwriter Sean Kane, 8-11 p.m. Both sessions in the pub on the ground floor. Free. 781-821-8291, irishculture.org.
Cedarville: The British Beer Company, 2294 State Road. Live music Thursday-Saturday. No cover. 508-888-9756, britishbeer.com.
Franklin: Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, First Universalist Society Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. Sept. 29, 8 p.m., Amy Speace and The Tearjerks with guest Stephanie Corby. $15. 508-528-2541, circlefolk.org.
Kingston: South Shore Folk Music Club, The Beal House, Route 106. Sept. 21, 8 p.m., The Male Bonding Band and Joan Akin. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. $5, members $3. 781-871-1052, ssfmc.org.
Halifax: All Seasons Cafe, 327 Plymouth St. (Route 106). Live music Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. Cover varies. 781-293-4135.
Hanson: Damien's, 279 Spring St. Live bands Thursdays, 8:30 p.m.; Fridays-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.
Hull: Raffael's at The Clarion Nantasket, 45 Hull Dr. Sept. 21, Forever Barbra. Oct. 5, Zoe Lewis is a Band in a Body. Oct. 19, Two for the Road. Nov. 16, Bandstand Revue. Dec. 6, 7, 13 and 14, What Christmas Means to Me. Show $30, dinner and show $50. 617-786-7469, jmproductionspresents.com.
Hull: Sea Note, 159 Nantasket Ave. Live bands Friday and Saturday at 9:15 p.m. Cover varies. 781-925-4300, seanote.com.
Mansfield: Rose Garden Coffeehouse, Orthodox Congregational Church, 17 West St. Sept. 22, 8 p.m., Modern Man. $12-$14. 508-699-8122, rosegardenfolk.com.
Marshfield: Jamie's Grille & Pub, 804 Plain St. Live music Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. No cover. 781-834-7877.
Marshfield: Venus II, Brant Rock, 277 Ocean St. Live music Friday and Saturday. No cover. 781-837-6368.
Norwell: Mount Blue Restaurant, Route 123. Live music Thursday-Saturday, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover. 781-659-0050, mountblue.com.
Plymouth: The Vine, European Style Wine Bar, 18 Main St. Extension, under Cafe Strega. Sundays, 6-10 p.m., live bands. Closed Mondays. Tuesday-Sunday, 4 p.m.; Wednesdays, wine tastings, 6-8 p.m., $15, includes appetizers. Music Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m.-midnight. Sept. 21, Dave Yeager. Sept. 22, Austin Glass, Sept. 28, Matt Whipple. Sept. 29, retro night with DJ. 508-830-1942, 508-830-1942, thevineplymouth.com.
Plymouth: Kiskadee Coffee, 18 Main St. Open mike every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Free. 508-830-1410.
Quincy: Dante's, Firefly's BBQ, 516 Adams St. Live rock and blues bands Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. Cover varies. 617-471-0011.
Quincy: Beachcomber, 797 Wollaston Beach Boulevard. Sundays, 2 p.m.-1 a.m., Erin's Melody, Inchicore; 9 p.m., original '80s dance party. Every Wednesday, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., Showstopper's Karaoke, free pizza, 10 p.m.-midnight. Cover varies. 617-479-8989, beachcomberquincy.com.
Quincy: Cagney's, 214 Washington St. Sundays, 8 p.m., karaoke with Paul B. Thursdays, 7 p.m., Stump: Team Trivia Game Night. No cover. 617-847-3940.
Quincy: Cathay Pacific, 111 Hancock St. Sundays at 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. Jazz every Wednesday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 617-201-2918.
Quincy: Skyline Club Upstairs, Skyline Bar and Grille, 305 Victory Road, Marina Bay. Sunday night blues, 9 p.m.-midnight. 617-471-1453, skylinemarinabay.com.
Randolph: Comedy, Holiday Inn Hotel, Route 28, Dick Doherty's Beantown Escape. Shows at 8:30 p.m. Sept. 22, Dracut Lo Kai, Dom Fig and Jim McCue. Cover $15. 781-938-8088, dickdoherty.com.
Rockland: R&R Tavern, 354 Liberty St. Live music Thursday-Saturday at 9:30 p.m. No cover. 781-792-2446.
Walpole: British Beer Company, 85 Providence Highway. Live music Thursday-Saturday. No cover. 508-668-9909, britishbeer.com.
Wareham: Onset Bay Blues Cafe, 2 West Central Ave. Live bands Friday and Saturday, 8:30 p.m., and Sunday jam sessions, 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. 508-291-2471.
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., New Blue Revue Blues Jam. Sundays, 9 p.m., Dave Foley, acoustic jam. Sept. 20, Rockin' George Leh. Sept 21, Undaunted Professor Harp. Sept. 22, Jim Pircio's Track 44. Sept. 27, Racky Thomas & Matt Stubbs. Sept. 29, Driving Blind. Sept. 29, Memphis Rockabilly. No cover. 781-878-8767, 781-335-9796, nextpagecafe.com.
Weymouth: TaBasCo, 1166 Washington St. Thursdays, 9 p.m. No cover. 781-258-5232.
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. $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.
Taunton: Down East Dancers country dance at Taunton Elks Lodge, 119 High St. Sept. 28. Instructor Dave Pytka. Lessons at 7:30, couples and line dancing 8 p.m.-midnight. $6. 508-680-6736, downeastdancers.com.
FAMILY FARE
Braintree: Children's Dimetapp Breathe & Boogie Tour, South Shore Mall, Sept. 22, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Brady Rymer and The Little Band That Could perform and educate children about health and wellness. Free. dimetapp.com.
Carver: Edaville USA, Route 58. Railroad theme park features amusement rides, including the Tilt-A-Whirl, ferris wheel, and antique carousel. Children can climb on trains in the Ellis Playhouse; visit K.C. McBogg, Edaville's mascot; and have food served in the Depot restaurant. Tickets $16 ages 2 and older. Price includes unlimited use of all rides and attractions. 866-468-7630, edaville.com.
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, Wednesday, and Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday. $6, younger than 1 free. 508-230-3789, childrensmuseumineaston.org.
FESTIVALS, FAIRS
Carver: King Richard's Faire, Route 58. Re-created 16th-century English marketplace with dancers, musicians, jugglers, minstrels, mimes, magicians, food, and more. Open Saturday and Sunday, through Oct. 21 and Oct. 8, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. $25, ages 5-12 $14, younger than 5 free. 508-866-5391, kingrichardsfaire.net.
Lakeville: Arts and music festival, at Routes 105 and 18 and precinct Street. Sept. 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. music, artists and craft artisans, food, cultural demonstrations. Free admission. lakevillefestival.com.
Scituate: Only Arts Festival '07, Inly School, 46 Watch Hill Road, Sept. 30, 1-4 p.m. dance workshops by the Boston Ballet, music by The Rejuvenators, Corita King exhibit, interactive theater, and technical activities. $10, $40 per family. 781-545-5544, ext. 130, www.inlyartsfestival.com.
FARMERS MARKETS
Middleborough: Town Hall lawn, Route 105. Open for season every Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., rain or shine. The market sells local fruits, vegetables, eggs, buffalo meat, jams, jellies, home-baked goods, hanging baskets, bedding and perennial plants, fishing lures, and crafts. 508-866-2428.
Plymouth: Stephen's Field, Route 3A. Plymouth Farmers Market weekly on Thursdays, 2:30-6:30 p.m., features locally grown vegetables, fruits, herbs, eggs, cut flowers, cheeses, local lobsters, and live music. Free. 508-732-9962.
Rochester: Plumb Corner Shopping Plaza parking lot, 515 Rounseville Road, Rochester Center. Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon. Fresh local produce, flowers, certified organic eggs, herbs, artisan baked goods, soaps, crafts, perennials, shrubs, gifts, and annuals.
LECTURES AND READINGS
Bridgewater: Patch Adams will speak Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m., at the Rondileau Campus Center auditorium at Bridgewater State College. Free tickets required. 508-531-2956.
Brockton: Civil War lecture, West Branch Brockton Public Library, 540 Forest Ave. Sept. 24, 6:30 p.m., Stonehill College history professor Gary Hylander discusses his book, "Landscape Turned Red: Antietam." 508-580-7894.
Raynham: Lecture, Raynham Public Library, 760 South Main St. Sept. 20, 7 p.m., Ken Gloss of the Brattle Book Shop will discuss "Treasures in Your Attic: Old and Rare Books." Free. Verbal appraisals offered after the talk. 800-447-9595.
Scituate: Lecture, St. Mary's Parish, Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m., Sister Mary LaBollita will discuss "The Call to Discipleship: The Response of Women Throughout the History of the Church." Free. 781-545-3335.
FILMS
Plymouth: Plimoth Cinema, Plimoth Plantation Linn Theater. Shows at 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Sept. 22, My Best Friend. Sept. 29, The Golden Door. Oct. 6, Paris Je T-Aime. Oct. 13, lady Chatterly. Oct. 20, Black Irish. Oct. 29, Goya's Ghost. Nov. 3, Blame It on Fidel. $8, Plimoth Plantation members $6. plimoth.org.
Quincy: Thomas Crane Public Library, 40 Washington St. 7 p.m. Sept. 20, 7 p.m., "Viva Cuba." Not recommended for children younger than 17. 617-376-1301, thomascranelibrary.org.
THEATER
Braintree: "Russ Peterson Live" at South Shore Stars Dinner Theater, Braintree Sons of Italy, 161 King Hill Road. Sept. 22, 7 p.m. dinner, 8:30 p.m., show. Tribute show to Englebert Humperdinck, Buddy Holly, Frank Sinatra, and Tony Bennett. $42.50-$45. 781-843-5862.
Braintree: Audition, "Musical Holiday Party #20." Oct. 1 and 2 7 p.m., at Braintree Sons of Italy, 161 King Hill Road. Roles for five men and women singers, as well as dancers. 781-843-5862.
Foxborough: Bay Colony Productions will hold auditions for "A Christmas Carol" Sept. 26 and 27. Call for audition time. 508-543-4434, ext. 6.
Foxborough: Haunted Theater, Orpheum Theatre, One School St. Oct. 5-29, Friday and Saturday 7-11 p.m., Sunday 7-10 p.m. Recommended for children ages 10 and older. $10. 508-543-2787, ext. 4.
Mansfield: Auditions, Mansfield Music and Arts Society production of "The Gifts of the Magi." Sept. 20, 7 p.m., at the Black Box Theater, 30 Crocker St. Roles for 6, plus carolers. Bring 16 measures of up-tempo and ballads. 508-339-2822, mmas.org.
Plymouth: "The Butler Did It. . .Singing" Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North St. Sept. 21-22, 28-29, 8 p.m., and Sept. 23, 2 p.m. $18. 508-743-7830.
BENEFITS
Braintree: Art from the Heart, art show, silent and live auctions and wine tasting, Oct. 13, 5-8 p.m., Thayer Academy, 745 Washington St. $50. Checks may be made out to "ARC of the South Shore" and mailed to 371 River St., North Weymouth 02191. 781-413-2230, arcsouthshore.org.
Canton: Fall Classic Road Race, Oct. 28, 9 a.m., Temple Beth Abraham, 1301 Washington St. 10K and 5K competitive distances, 2K family fun walk/run. Races: $20. Fun walk/run: $10. 781-828-7284, cantonfallclassic.com.
Canton: Books sale, Canton Public Library, 786 Washington St. Sept. 28. 2-8 p.m., Sept. 29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. To benefit library programming. 781-828-6606.
Easton: Harvest and crafts fair, Sheep Pasture, intersection of Route 138 and Main St. Sept. 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., music, crafters, children's activities. Rain or shine. $7, children $1, younger than 5 free. 508-238-6049.
Easton: Halloween Motorcycle Ride for Habitat for Humanity, Knights of Columbus, 375 Foundry St. Oct. 20. Registration 9-11 a.m., ride starts at 11 a.m., followed by BBQ and entertainment. Costumes optional. $20 per rider, $10 for non-riders and passengers. sshabitat.org.
Hingham: Standish Humane Society's Walk for Animals, Sept. 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Wompatuck State park. Events include 3-mile walk, dog contests, child finger printing, human and canine massage, agility and grooming demonstrations, prizes, exhibitors and refreshments. Free. Rain or shine. 781-834-4663, standishhumanesociety.com.
Hingham: Evening of Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Hingham Armory, Central Street. Sept. 22, music by Bellevue Cadillac, silent and live auctions, buffet and dancing. $75. Proceeds benefit Habitat Hingham.
Marshfield: Book sale, Ventress Library, 15 Library Plaza. Sept. 29, 10 a..-2 p.m. To benefit Friends of the Ventress Library programs. 781-834-5535.
Middleborough: Book sale sponsored by the friends of the Middleborough Library on North Street. Sept. 20, 6-8 p.m., members night. Sept. 21 and 22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Proceeds benefit friends' projects. 857-203-5995.
Plymouth: Plymouth Philharmonic fundaising gala and dinner, Oct. 26, 6:30-11 p.m., Waverly Oaks Golf Club, 444Long Pond Road. Black tie or '20s (Gatsby-esque) attire.
Quincy: Best of the Bay State: A Night of Comedy, to benefit Bay State Community Services, Oct. 18, 6 p.m., at Granite Links Golf Club, 100 Quarry Hills Dr. $100. 617-471-8400, ext. 184.
Quincy: Braintree Holiday Friends and the Marge Crispin Center will host a benefit to roast Shyla Settles, Neighborhood Club, 27 Glendale Road. Oct. 17, 6 p.m., live and silent auctions, roast, dinner. $65. 781-848-2124.
ON THE WATER
Hingham: Kayak World's End, Ranger's Station, 250 Martin's Lane. Through mid-October. Learn basic paddling techniques, ecology, and history on twice-daily 2 1/2 mile trips that depart Wednesday-Sunday. Reservations required. $15-$35. 781-740-6665, thetrustees.org.
Hull: Nantasket Kayaks, at Steamboat Wharf Marina, 48 George Washington Blvd. 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. 781-925-0044, steamboatwharfmarina.com.
Humarock: River excursions, North and South Rivers, leave from Bridgwaye Inn, dock on Ferry Street. "River Rides and Historic River Tours by Gretchen," features 3 1/2-hour historic tours of the coast and North River charters available for afternoon picnicking and swimming. The Darshan is a 26-foot Brownell bass boat and can accommodate up to six people. Portion of proceeds donated to the North and South Rivers Watershed Association. Reservations 781-834-7425.
Kingston: High Tide Pot Lucks at the Landing, Jones River Landing, 55 Landing Road. On high tide Fridays, 6 p.m. Participants encouraged to pack a picnic, bring a canoe, fishing poles, and musical instruments to enjoy alongside the Jones River. Free. 781-424-0353, jonesriver.org.
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 current driver's license as a deposit. The entire North River, South River, and First Herring Brook (more than 15 miles of tidal rivers) are allowable cruising and fishing areas. The boats are not allowed out into Massachusetts Bay. Reservations taken by phone only; $100 for full day, $75 for half day. 781-837-2322.
Norwell: King's Landing, Route 123. Canoe rentals, maps, and tide guides available. $30 for a single for a half-day and $40 for a tandem. 781-659-7273.
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 if they are permitted to stay in the New World. 508-746-1622, plimoth.org.
Regional: The state 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 that offer public access to the coast. Online version mass.gov/czm/coastguide. To request a copy of the guide, write to Office of Coastal Zone Management, 251 Causeway St., Suite 800, Boston 02114, or e-mail czm@state.ma.us, or call 617-626-1212.
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. Every other Saturday at 10 a.m., "Sheep Thrills Fiber Circle," join group of knitters, crocheters, and spinners. Free. 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, fields, and restrooms. The remainder of the forest offers 50 miles of unpaved roads and trails. Horseback riders, mountain bikers, and seasonal motorcycle and snowmobile users are welcome, as are hunters and anglers in season. Rattlesnake Brook, which meanders through much of the property, is stocked with brook trout each spring. 508-644-5522, mass.gov/dcr/parks/southeast/free.htm.
Milton: Blue Hills Reservation at 695 Hillside St. A revised trail guide and map is now 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. 617-698-1802, mass.gov/dcr/parks/metroboston/blue.htm.
Milton: Blue Hills Trailside Museum, 1904 Canton Ave. Natural history museum featuring live native animal exhibits, including wild turkeys, red-tailed hawks, snowy owls, and other animals. The museum, a center for the 7,000-acre Blue Hills Reservation and its 150 miles of trails, is managed by Massachusetts Audubon. Saturday and Sunday programs include: 11 a.m., "Nature Tales," a naturalist reads a story and presents a live animal for ages 3-6; noon, live animal presentation for all ages; and 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. $3, $2 seniors, $1.50 children ages 3-5. 617-333-0690, e-mail bluehills@massaudubon.org.
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 ages 2 and older. 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 recreation of their natural habitat. In the Vine Hall Gallery: Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m., horticultural workshops featuring local gardening experts. 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 farm stand, 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, visitors can purchase plants and flowers grown in the center's greenhouses and see cows, calves, goats, horses, rabbits, pigs, peacocks, and a large turtle. Proceeds from the farm stand benefit the Inmate Canteen Fund, which provides educational and rehabilitation programs for inmates. 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, stateparks.com/myles_standish.html.
Sharon: Sharon Dog Park, between Gunhouse and Cedar streets. Sept. 30, 2 p.m., Blessing of the Animals followed by canine first aid demonstration by veterinarians from Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine. Free. sharondogpark.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 the 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. 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. Through Nov. 25, "Seeing the Unseen," a juried exhibition. Reception Sept. 20, 6-8 p.m. "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.
MUSEUMS
Brockton: Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak St. Through Jan. 6, "Pulp Function," exhibition of contemporary paper art by emerging and established artists. Saturdays, 10--11 a.m., workshops for children led by professional artists. Explore and experiment with different craft media each week; $8 a child or $15 for two. Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturdays, 2 p.m., guided tours with docents; $8, $5 seniors and students, younger than 12 free. 508-588-6000, fullercraft.org.
Cohasset: Our World Children's Global Discovery Museum, 100 Sohier St. Geared 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-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. 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. 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, hands-on navigation exhibits for children. Wednesday-Sunday and Monday holidays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5, $3 seniors. 781-925-5433, lifesavingmuseum.org.
Middleborough: Middleborough Historical Museum, 18 Jackson St. "Going Places! The Remaking of South Middleborough in the 20th Century," photographs and objects from the city's history. Open Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $5, students $2, 6 and younger free. 508-947-3823.
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. Free admission Sept. 29. 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., $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. Through Nov. 25, Plymouth Guild for the Arts and Plimouth Plantation present "Celebrating Mayflower II 50th Anniversary Exhibit," in the Visitor Center Hallways, Membership Lounge and Second-Floor Hallways. Sept. 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Homeschoolers Day. Reduced admission. Call for details. Oct. 7, visit from Fort Amsterdam, the Dutch and the Pilgrims. 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. 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, exhibitions on shipbuilding, Irish mossing, rescue, lighthouses, mariner antiques, and shipwrecks. Sundays, 1-4 p.m. $4, $3 seniors, $2 children, younger than 6 free. 781-545-1083.
HISTORY
Dedham: Dedham Historical Society Museum, 612 High St. The museum exhibits the largest collection of original Dedham pottery. The society owns the Dedham Pottery trademark and has issued a limited-edition Turkey Plate, reproduced from its collection; 300 plates are available. To purchase a plate, send a check for $106, plus 5 percent tax for Massachusetts residents, and $8 if shipping is required. Mail to: Dedham Historical Society, Box 215, Dedham, 02027-0215. Open Tuesday-Friday, noon-4 p.m., on even-dated Saturdays from 1-4, 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.
Duxbury: Rural and Historical Society, King Caesar House, 120 King Caesar Road. A Federal-style mansion built in 1808 by Ezra Weston Jr. features period furnishings, French wallpaper, balustrades, cornices, fanlights, and moldings. In the Potter Gallery, "Artist in Residence: The Work of Elisabeth Weber-Fulop," last private resident of the house. The show includes Weber-Fulop paintings and sketches from the society's collection and many loaned by Duxbury residents. Hours: Saturday-Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Admission $5, children $2. 781-934-6106, duxburyhistory.org.
Marshfield: Winslow House, 634 Careswell St. 1699 house with tea room, herb garden. Sept. 22, 6 p.m., turkey dinner. $25-$35. Reservations required. Sept. 29, daylong symposium, "Is Plymouth Really America's Hometown?" $40. Reservations required. Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 781-837-5753, winslowhouse.org.
Norwood: Day House, 93 Day St. Norwood Historical Society headquarters and exhibition site. Open Thursdays, 1-3 p.m., and the third Sunday of the month, 1-4 p.m. 781-762-9197.
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 contains more than 14,000 historic volumes. Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Guided tours required in order 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.
Sharon: Sharon Historical Society will hold a barn sale Sept. 29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at 16 High St. Free. 781-784-9966.
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.
ARTS
Brockton: The Brockton Public Library, 304 Main St., through Sept. 29: "God Is Love," still life and landscape paintings by Margaret Inye Chung. Mon-Tue, noon-8 p.m., Wed-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 508-580-7890, brocktonpubliclibrary.org.
Cohasset: South Shore Art Center, Ripley Road through Oct. 28: "Women Who Travel," internationally inspired work by six area artists. Panel discussion Oct. 14, 2 p.m. Open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday noon -4 p.m. Also, the center is seeking entries for "Paint," a national juried show, Nov. 2-Dec. 31. Entry form and information online at ssac.org. 781-383-2787.
Hingham: Hingham Public Library, 66 Leavitt St., through Sept. 27 in Dolphin Gallery: "My Perspective: Space, Light and Shapes" by Vcevold Strekalovsky. In Clemens Gallery: "Visiting the Penguins: A Voyage to Antarctica," photographs by Jean Donohue and James J. Foley. 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.
Hingham: South Shore Conservatory, 1 Conservatory Drive. Through Oct. 31, "The Hull Artists Show." Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. September and October. Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-noon. Free. 781-749-7565, southshoreconservatory.org.
Marshfield: Ventress Memorial Library gallery, Library Plaza, Webster Street. Through Sept. 29: "Seen As Light," pastels by Ann M. Musto. Monday-Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday 1-5 p.m. 781-837-8091, 781-837-8091, or e-mail northriverarts@rcn.
Marshfield: North River Arts Society Art Calendar Competition and Exhibit, G.A.R. Hall Gallery, 157 Old Main St. through Sept. 23, Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Free. 781-837-8091.
Norwell: James Library and Center for Performing Arts, 24 West St. through Sept. 29: paintings by John Nutter. Free. Tuesday-Friday, 1-5 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 781-659-7100.
Plymouth: Plymouth Guild for the Arts 40th annual juried art show, through Sept. 23 on the Training Green in downtown Plymouth. Open Sept. 20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sept. 21-22, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sept. 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 508-746-7222, plymouthguild.org
Quincy: Thomas Crane Public Library, 40 Washington St., through September: photographs by Karman Less. Reception Sept. 29, noon-2 p.m. Free. 617-376-1301, thomascranelibrary.
Stoughton: Striar Jewish Community Center gallery, 445 Central St. Through Oct. 18: "Pulse" works by Beverly Rippel and Robert Weinstein. 781-341-2016.
Weymouth: Dickinson Art Gallery, 1132 Main St., through October: "Fall For the Arts," multi-media exhibition by New England artists. Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday noon-5 p.m. Free. 781-331-3384.
Cohasset: South Shore Art Center, 119 Ripley Road. Classes and workshops for artists of all ages and abilities begin Sept. 24. 781-383-2787.
Duxbury: Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden St. Painting, culinary, writing and yoga workshops are offered. Preregistration required. 781-934-6634; artcomplex.org .
Marshfield: North River Arts Society, 157 Old Main St. Workshops and classes in drawing, sculpture, fashion design, and sewing are being offered for adults and youths ages 12-18. 781-837-8091, northriverarts.org.
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