Saturdays in January
Saturday
Kid Classes at Fuller Craft Museum
10-11am
Back by popular demand! Kids will have the opportunity to create a new craft-based project each week. Come join us and be a part of the fun!
No advance registrations required, but reserve your spot today as class size is limited. Classes are designed for children ages 6-10.
$10.mem/$12. non-mem.
All materials are included.
Fuller Craft Museum
455 Oak St.,
Brockton, MA
508-588-6000
www.fullercraft.org
Sundays in January (1st & 3rd)
Brockton Historical Society Tours
2-4pm
The buildings on tour are The Homestead, an early shoemaker's residence; The Shoe Museum and The Fire Museum. Exhibits at The Homestead include the Rocky Marciano and Thomas Edison displays. Tours are also available by appointment.
Cost is $2.00 & children under 12 are free.
Brockton Historical Society
216 N. Pearl St.,
Brockton, MA
508-583-1039
www.brocktonhistoricalsociety.org
Friday, January 2
Guided Trail Walk & Meet an Animal
10am & 2pm
Start the New Year by joining a naturalist on a guided trail walk at 10am. At 2pm learn more about a Science Center animal at the Meet an Animal program. Both events are free with paid admission.
South Shore Natural Science Center
48 Jacobs Lane,
Norwell, MA
781-659-2559
www.ssnsc.org
Friday & Saturday, January 2 & 3
Cirque Le Masque
8pm Friday; 2pm Saturday Family Show; 8pm Sunday
Fire and Ice is a truly phantasmagorical, avant-garde, circus dance theater production, drenched in colorful light. The Saturday afternoon Family Show requires all children be accompanied by an adult!
Plymouth Memorial Hall
83 Court St. Plymouth, MA
508.747.1622
Tickets@memorialhall.com
www.MemorialHall.com
Sunday, January 4
Charles H. Harper Poetry Reading
2pm
Chuck Harper, local Tidepool Poet, will be reading a selection of poetry from his newly published book entitled, "Sorting Things Out." This Free program is held in the Otto Fehlow Meeting Room. Snow Date is Tuesday, January 6th at 7pm. For more information call 508-830-4250.
Plymouth Public Library
132 South St., Plymouth, MA
www.plymouthpubliclibrary.org
Saturday, January 10
Rock Wall Ramblings
9:30am-12pm
They may seem like just a pile of rocks, but stone walls are full of secrets just waiting to be crumbled away. We'll spend the morning rambling along some of the rock walls on-site, learning about their historical past, seeking out animals that hideaway in them, and then attempting to construct our own! Ages 7-10 years.
North River Wildlife Sanctuary
2000 Main St.
Marshfield, MA
781-837-9400
southshore@massaudubon.org
www.massaudubon.org
Saturday, January 10
Saturday Teen Studios-Teen Tea
2-4:30pm
This is a 2 class activity with Class 2 held on Saturday, January 17. Students will learn how to be creative with the basic components, by making pinch and slab built tea pots. Texture and form as well as functional and non-functional forms will be discussed. They may transform the teapot into an animal, a house or abstracted shapes. Cost for the 2 classes is
$60/mem & $70/non-mem. & all materials are included. For other classes offered, see website.
Fuller Craft Museum
455 Oak St.,
Brockton, MA
508-588-6000
www.fullercraft.org
Monday, January 12
Introduction to Pastels
12:30-3:30pm
This course for ages 16+ will be held on Mondays starting January 12 through February 23 with no classes on 1/19 & 2/16. Learn through demonstrations and group critiques the fundamentals of pastel painting and basic drawing skills that emphasize color values to depict distance, create harmony and illustrate bold contrast. Create paintings from still-life and photographs. Cost is $135mem/$148.non-mem. with a limit of 8 students. See website for more information and for other classes being held.
Plymouth Guild for the Arts
11 North St.,
Plymouth, MA
508-746-7222
www.plymouthguild.org
Friday, January 16
Opening Reception - Trees
6-8pm
Crossen Student Gallery: Students of Donna Rossetti-Bailey. This Gallery Artist Exhibition will run January 16 through March 1, 2009.
South Shore Art Center
119 Ripley Rd.,
Cohasset, MA
781-383-2787
www.ssac.org
Friday, January 16
Tex, Mad Dog & The Cat
8:45pm
Held at the Run of the Mill Tavern, 6 Spring Lane in Plymouth.
Nightlife Music Co/Project Arts Of Plymouth
508-830-1262
nightmusicco@verizon.net
www.project-arts.com
Saturday, January 17
The Science of Music
10am-12pm
Come on a musical journey as we explore different types of sounds. Discover how we hear music, both man-made and music found in nature. We'll even make some instruments of our own to take home. $10./M per parent/child pair & $13.NM parent/child pair. For ages 5 & up.
South Shore Natural Science Center
48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA
781-659-2559
ssnsc@comcast.net
www.ssnsc.org
Saturday, January 17
Winter's Eve Walks - Nocturnal Notions
5-6:30pm
Bundle up and beat those winter blues with an afterhours adventure. We'll keep the blood warm as we bravely walk through the dark and experience day turning into night. Ages 6-99 yrs. Registration required.
Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary
Winslow Cemetery Rd.,
Marshfield, MA
781-837-9400
southshore@massaudubon.org
www.massaudubon.org
Saturday, January 17
Celtic Seisiun
5:30-9pm
Held at the Run of the Mill Tavern, 6 Spring Lane in Plymouth.
Nightlife Music Co/Project Arts Of Plymouth
508-747-7727
nightmusicco@verizon.net
www.project-arts.com
Sunday, January 18
Martha's Stone Soup - Organic Wine Tasting
3pm
Join us for a sampling of sutainable, organic, & biodyanmic wines. The event will be hosted by Commonwealth Wine & Spirit's fine wine specialist, David Turcan. Twelve wines from France & Italy will be tasted, including certified & uncertified organic wine. Admission is $30. which includes the wine and light food with which it will be paired. Advance reservations are required.
Martha's Stone Soup at the Tavern
517 Old Sandwich Rd., Plymouth, MA
508-224-8900
www.marthasstonesoup.com
Monday, January 19
[SENSE]ation Day!
12-4pm
Join Fuller Craft on Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday (observed) for this fun, FREE and family-friendly community celebration that includes live music, entertainment and creative workshops and exploring our beautiful 22-acre campus and sculpture garden. A perfect way to spend an winter day that the whole family will enjoy!
Fuller Craft Museum
455 Oak St.,
Brockton, MA
508-588-6000
www.fullercraft.org
Friday, January 23
The Hot Sauce Band
8:45pm
Held at the Run of the Mill Tavern, 6 Spring Lane in Plymouth.
Nightlife Music Co/Project Arts Of Plymouth
508-830-1262
nightmusicco@verizon.net
www.project-arts.com
Saturday, January 24
Saturday Family Workshops
All About You! Creating Self-Portraits
10am-12pm
Help your child explore their own imagination through the creation of a self-portrait. In this workshop families will construct a 3D portrait using mixed media. Students will be encouraged to not only draw their face, but expressing the thoughts coming out of their heads. $5 per child with paid adult admission (limit 3 children per adult).
Ability level: all levels.
Fuller Craft Museum
455 Oak St.,
Brockton, MA
508-588-6000
www.fullercraft.org
Saturday, January 24
Celtic Seisiun
5:30-9pm
Held at the Run of the Mill Tavern, 6 Spring Lane in Plymouth.
Nightlife Music Co/Project Arts Of Plymouth
508-747-7727
nightmusicco@verizon.net
www.project-arts.com
Saturday, January 24
Dinner Theatre at John Carver Inn & Spa
Joey Canzano's Musical & Comedy Cabaret
7:30pm
Come see some of the area’s best comics performing just for you, hosted and emceed by Joey Canzano in the elegant Governor Carver Room and featuring an elaborate Buffet Dinner. Call for reservations.
John Carver Inn & Spa
25 Summer St., Plymouth, MA
508-746-7100
800-274-1620
www.johncarverinn.com
Sunday, January 25
Rainforest Reptile Shows - Alligators & Crocodiles
1:30-2:30pm
What is the difference between them? See a Creole White Alligator, one of only 30 Albino American Alligators in the world. It's a fun and educational show for the family! Ages 3 & up. Cost is per child $8.M/$10.NM & $5. per adult. Maximum of $26. member family & $30. non-member family. Sign up early as space is limited.
South Shore Natural Science Center
48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA
781-659-2559
ssnsc@comcast.net
www.ssnsc.org
Friday through Sunday, January 30-February 1
Drowned Hogs Weekend
Friday night starts off with The Drowned Hog Ball at The Red Parrot, with the Pemberton All Stars. Saturday at Noon features The Drowned Hog Swim at Nantasket Beach, and the Soup & Chowder Festival at 12-2:30pm at the Clarion Nantasket Beach Hotel Resort & Spa. Your $10. ticket will also get you a Drowned Hog Discount Button good for specials all weekend around town.
Hull Nantasket Chamber of Commerce
781.925.9980
www.nantasketbeachhotel.com
www.hullnantasketchamber.com
Friday, January 30
Plymouth Fury
8:45pm
Held at the Run of the Mill Tavern, 6 Spring Lane in Plymouth.
Nightlife Music Co/Project Arts Of Plymouth
508-830-1262
nightmusicco@verizon.net
www.project-arts.com
Saturday, January 31
12th Annual Winterfest Book Sale
8-10am Preview & 10am-1pm Sale
Take advantage of our preview hours for a $10.00 admission fee. All proceeds used for the Plymouth Public Library Corporation for programming and enhanced services.
Plymouth Public Library
132 South St.,
Plymouth, MA
508-830-4250
www.plymouthpubliclibrary.org
Saturday, January 31
A "Curious George" Party
10-11:30am
Celebrate the many adventures of Curious George without getting into too much mischief! After stories, crafts and games, we'll enjoy a snack and just "monkey around"! Pre-register please. Ages 3 & up. $10/M per parent/child pair & $13/NM per parent/child pair.
South Shore Natural Science Center
48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA
781-659-2559
ssnsc@comcast.net
www.ssnsc.org
Saturday, January 31 (Feb. 7 snowdate)
Valentine Cards Workshop
2:30-4pm
Send unique valentine cards to your friends and family. Use watercolor, collage, trims, etc. to develop your own cards. Receive information on how your creations can be printed subsequent to taking this workshop. $25./mem $29./non-mem. All materials will be provided. Call for information on this and other classes available for adults & children.
Plymouth Guild for the Arts
11 North St., Plymouth, MA
508-746-7222
www.plymouthguild.org
Saturday, January 31
Celtic Seisiun
5:30-9pm
Held at the Run of the Mill Tavern, 6 Spring Lane in Plymouth.
Nightlife Music Co/Project Arts Of Plymouth
508-747-7727
nightmusicco@verizon.net
www.project-arts.com
Saturday, January 31
Dinner Theatre at John Carver Inn & Spa
Comedy On the Road
7:30pm
This is one of our most popular dinner theater offerings! Harmon-Marino brings you the very best in stand-up comedy from Boston and New York. With many acts from The Tonight Show, David Letterman and Conan O’Brien Shows. New headliners for the 2009 season! Mature content.
Call for reservations.
John Carver Inn & Spa
25 Summer St., Plymouth, MA
508-746-7100
800-274-1620
www.johncarverinn.com
WHAT'S OPEN DURING THE WINTER?
IN PLYMOUTH:
Golden Gull Studios
Plymouth's Oldest Established Art Gallery
17 South Park Ave.,
Plymouth, MA
508-746-8091
www.goldengullstudios.com
Open Mon-Fri 9:30-5:30, Sat 9:30-4:00, Closed Sundays & Holidays
Dasken Gallery
Featuring fine arts and crafts by award-winning local artists.
1 Puritan Place behind the Hyundai Dealership at
356 Court St.,
Plymouth, MA
508-591-7600
www.daskengallery.com
Open Sat & Sun 1-5pm or by appointment
Plymouth Guild for the Arts
Jan. 5-Feb.1 - Guild Instructors & Board Show
Sun, January 6 - First jurying of new Gallery Artists at the Center
Sat, January 12 - Jurying of new Gallery Artists at the Center
11 North St.,
Plymouth, MA
508-746-7222
www.plymouthguild.org
Open Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm &
Sundays, 12-4pm
IN BROCKTON:
Fuller Craft Museum
Let the Art Touch You! A variety of special exhibitions await your discovery. Workshops & special events available for adults & children.
455 Oak St.,
Brockton, MA
508-588-6000
www.fullercraft.org
Open Daily 10:00am-5:00pm &
Wed. 10:00am-9:00pm
IN COHASSET:
South Shore Art Center
Open exhibition juried by Gerry Bergstein
119 Ripley Rd.,
Cohasset, MA
781-383-2787
www.ssac.org
Open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm &
Sunday 12–4pm
IN DUXBURY:
The Art Complex Museum
Featuring painting, sculpture, prints and craft objects created by contemporary artists.
189 Alden St.,
Duxbury MA
781-934-6634
www.artcomplex.org
Open Year Round, Wednesday-Sunday 1-4pm
IN HULL:
The Hull Lifesaving Museum
Preserves the region's lifesaving tradition and maritime culture through collections, exhibits, experiential and interpretive education, research and service to others.
1117 Nantasket Ave.,
Hull, MA
508-925-5433
www.lifesavingmuseum.org
Open Year Round (call for seasonal hours)