(Information is subject to change)
Month of April
Plymouth Landscapes: Then and Now
A select group of photographs highlighting the Plymouth area landscape, both old and new. Sponsored by Cordage Commerce Center, this Photo Exhibit runs through April 30th.
Pilgrim Hall Museum
75 Court St. (Rte,3A),
Plymouth, MA
508-746-1620
www.pilgrimhall.org
Month of April
Media Mix - National Juried Exhibition
Open exhibition juried by Gretchen Keyworth, Fuller Craft Museum's
Director Emeritus and Chief Curator. Runs through May 2, 2010 at:
South Shore Art Center
119 Ripley Road, Cohasset, MA
781-383-2787
www.ssac.org
2nd & 3rd week of April
Tulip Explosion
Come to the museum & take lots of pictures!
Pilgrim Hall Museum
75 Court St., Plymouth, MA
508-746-1620
www.pilgrimhall.org
Saturday & Sunday, April 3 & 4
Paragon Carousel Season Opening
Photos with the Easter Bunny! Also accepting requests for birthday and other party events.
Paragon Carousel
205 Nantasket Avenue,
Hull, MA
781-925-0472
www.paragoncarousel.com
Saturday, April 3
Spring Fashion Show
2-3pm
Held at the Macy's Court. See our tenant's latest and greatest spring fashions.
For more information call
781.582.2445.
Independence Mall
101 Independence Mall Way,
Kingston, MA
www.independencemall.com
Saturday, April 10
Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch Opening Day
10am
Be awed by these magnificent creatures charging out of the depths to capture the small fish which constitute their diet. See these whales in their natural habitat and learn more about them. Wonder as a whale leaves the water with it's 40 tons of mass crashing back with an explosion of water in it’s wake.
Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch of Provincetown
307 Commercial Street
Provincetown MA
800-826-9300
www.whalewatch.com
Saturday, April 10
5th Annual Chili Cookoff
Check back for more information or call
781.582.2445.
Independence Mall
101 Independence Mall Way,
Kingston, MA
www.independencemall.com
Saturday, April 10
Dinner Theatre at John Carver Inn & Spa
Joe DeVito Comedy Stage Hypnotist
7:30pm
Joe is the heavyweight of adult comedy stage hypnotists. From missing undergarments to other hilarious R-rated antics, this show has it all. Don’t SEE the show, BE the show. Mature content.
Call for reservations at 508-746-7100.
John Carver Inn & Spa
25 Summer St., Plymouth, MA
www.johncarverinn.com
Saturday, April 10
Women In Comedy
8pm
Join Loretta and Friends as she returns to Plymouth for a great night of fun! This best selling author, PBS star and humorist shares her unique perspective on life, love and aging. She brings a stellar cast of characters from such shows as Comics Unleashed, ABC's The View, and the TODAY Show, Nick at Nite's 'America's Funniest Mom', Carolines on Broadway and The Last Comic Standing. You don’t need to be a woman to enjoy this evening of hilarity! Join Loretta, Kerri Louise, Mary Ellen Rinaldi and Christine Hurley and special host, Sue Burton for this fabulous evening of entertainment! Held at Plymouth Memorial Hall on 83 Court Street in Plymouth.
Loretta LaRoche Productions
50 Court Street, Plymouth, MA
508-747-1340
www.lorettalarocheproductions.com
Sunday, April 11
Family Kite Day
1-2:30pm
Join us for an afternoon of high-flying fun! We’ll build our own kites out of recycled materials and then head out to our field to test them! Bring the whole family and, if you like, your own kites from home. Pre-registration requested, drop-ins welcome. Cost is $13 parent/child pair, $5 for each add'l.child, maximum of $26 per family.
South Shore Natural Science Center
48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA
781-659-2559
www.ssnsc.org
Sunday, April 11
Atlantic Symphony Chamber Orchestra
Music for all eras held at Old Ship Church in Hingham.
Hingham Town Hall
210 Central Street, Hingham, MA
781-749-1312
www.hingham-ma.gov
Wednesday, April 14
Patron Appreciation Day
10am-2pm
Held in both Plymouth Public Library’s Otto Fehlow Meeting Room and the Manomet Branch Library. See the displays that feature each of the library departments including the online databases and the new Facebook. Enjoy refreshments while chatting with library staff.
Plymouth Public Library
132 South Street,
Plymouth, MA
508.830.4250
www.plymouthpubliclibrary.org
Thursday, April 15
Plymouth Local Foods Winter Market
3-6:30pm
Come visit The Farmers' Market on the third Thursday of each month for a market, music and movie gathering. Also, while you are here, enjoy the movie Frankensteer, which investigates the dangers to human health posed by feedlot-raised beef. Recommended donation is $5. and 50% of the monies raised will be directed to the Greater Plymouth Food Warehouse. For more information call 508-732-9962 or visit www.plymouthfarmersmarket.org Held at the
Plimoth Plantation Visitor's Center,
137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth MA.
Saturday, April 17 through Sunday, April 25
School Vacation Week at Plimoth Plantation
Special activities to enjoy all week long, including an Historic Overnight Program for families, a Shakespeare Camp just for kids, Native and Colonial singing, andl games, Colonial military exercises on Patriot’s Day, classes on Earth Day to learn how to better care for our planet & much more! Call or visit the Plantation's website at www.plimoth.org for more information on the many events planned for the week.
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Avenue,
Plymouth, MA
508-746-1622
Saturday, April 17
7th Annual Earth Day Sustainable Living Festival
10am-2pm
This Free event will be held at the DCR Mary Jeanette Murray Bathhouse, 204 Nantasket Ave., Hull, and is sponsored by Sustainable South Shore. There will be Hull Wind 1 Turbine tours also from 11am-1pm. For more info on being a sponsor or a raffle donor, or if you know of a sustainable living or sustainable energy related business that may want to exhibit at the Festival, please contact Nancy at:
781-925-9066
nancy@sustainablesouthshore.org
www.sustainablesouthshore.org
Saturday, April 17
Dinner Theatre at John Carver Inn & Spa
Hell of a Kitchen
7:30pm
The recipe called for great chefs and great food for a great cause, but MURDER got into the mixing bowl. Come see a charity cookoff with the creme de la creme of the cooking world. Who was cutthroat enough to slice and dice the competition?
Call for reservations at 508-746-7100.
John Carver Inn & Spa
25 Summer St., Plymouth, MA
www.johncarverinn.com
Sunday, April 18
Melville Gardens Lecture
An illustrated lecture at Sanborn Auditorium in the Town Hall by Irene Kane on Melville Gardens, the Victorian amusement park once located on Crow Point.
Hingham Town Hall
210 Central Street, Hingham, MA
781-749-1312
www.hingham-ma.gov
Monday-Friday, April 19-23
April School Vacation Week Drop-In Programs
Come explore the Science Center! Join us for some fun family activities that are Free with admission. Meet the animals at the Science Center, where each day a different animal may be featured. Also, Feed the animals and learn about what the animals eat and watch the naturalist on duty feed them! Call for specific dates & times.
South Shore Natural Science Center
48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA
781-659-2559
www.ssnsc.org
Monday April 20
The Dr. Richard M. Shiff Forum presents: Weston Wind Quintet
7-8:30pm
The Quintet is a popular chamber music group at the library and includes five musicians – Michael Tabak, flute; Carl Schlaikjer, oboe; Norman Letvin, clarinet, Cyrus Stewart, French horn and Philip Long, bassoon.
Plymouth Public Library
132 South Street,
Plymouth, MA
508.830.4250
www.plymouthpubliclibrary.org
Wednesday, April 21-Friday, July 2
HGTV Green Home Tours at The Pinehills
10am-4pm
For more information call or visit the website below.
The Pinehills
33 Summerhouse Drive, Plymouth, MA
508-209-2000
www.pinehills.com
Saturday & Sunday, April 24 & 25
Annual Tree, Shrub & Plant Sale
Saturday 9am-4pm; Sunday 9am-12pm
Support the Plymouth County Conservation District and save on your perennials, bulbs, plants, ornamental trees, shrubs, ground covers, vines and much more! To pre-order, pick up this year's catalog at the Market or visit the website below. Deadline to order is April 2. A limited selection of flowers, herbs, hanging plants and other items will be available during the pick up days. To place an order call Cara at 508-295-5495 ext 144.
Tihonet Village Market
158 Tihonet Road, Wareham, MA
508-295-1000
www.plymouthcountyconservation.org
www.tihonetvillagemarket.com
Saturday, April 24
Author! Author!
7pm
Join us for the launch of "Making Haste From Babylon: The Mayflower Pilgrims and Their World: A New History." Come to hear the author, Nick Bunker and to have your copy autographed!
For more information call
508-746-1620.
Pilgrim Hall Museum
75 Court Street (Rte,3A),
Plymouth, MA
www.pilgrimhall.org
Saturday, April 24
Dinner Theatre at John Carver Inn & Spa
Dave Kane’s Misgivings
7:30pm
A night of belly-laughs, blessings, blarney and bingo. Join Father Patrick Aloysius Misgiving for a “divine” evening of stories and one- liners about growing up Catholic. An interactive comedy, back again by popular demand! Cost of $45pp plus tax and administrative fee includes Buffet Dinner & Show.
Call for reservations at 508-746-7100.
John Carver Inn & Spa
25 Summer St., Plymouth, MA
www.johncarverinn.com
Sunday, April 25
Green Earth Festival
11am-4pm
Learn more about going “green” as a family. Environmental exhibitors and workshops will demonstrate ways to a greener life through eco-landscaping, composting, recycling, organic gardening, solar and wind energy. Enjoy the EcoZone, kids’ crafts and games, musical entertainment, nature walks, live animals and more! Admission includes all activities. $5.adult, $3.child (ages 2-15), Maximum $20 per family.
South Shore Natural Science Center
48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA
781-659-2559
www.ssnsc.org
Monday, April 26
Tidepool Poets Reading
7pm
This reading is in celebration of National Poetry Month and will include readings of popular and personal poems by members of Tidepool Poets. As always, the library will feature poetry displays throughout the month.
Plymouth Public Library
132 South Street,
Plymouth, MA
508.830.4250
www.plymouthpubliclibrary.org
Friday, April 30
Paragon Carousel Derby Day
Also accepting requests for birthday and other party events.
Paragon Carousel
205 Nantasket Avenue,
Hull, MA
781-925-0472
www.paragoncarousel.com
Friday, April 30
Opening Reception - "A Different Vision"
7pm
A tactile art show for the visually impaired and everyone! Show runs May 1-June 4, 2010.
Plymouth Center for the Arts
11 North Street,
Plymouth, MA
508-746-7222
www.plymouthguild.org