**Special Event**Sunday, July 22
Mayflower II 50th Anniversary Sailing
Visit Historic Plymouth and follow the Mayflower ll under sail on July 22, 2007 from 3-6pm aboard one of the Capt John Boats
Tickets can be purchased for $35.00 each at the Capt. John Booth @ 10 Town Wharf, Plymouth, and Ma.02360
Space is limited. Call for reservations or more information today.
508 746-2643
www.CaptJohn.com
July 1-31
New Exhibit, Dockside at Mayflower II
Find out what it would be like if today's immigration procedures were in place in 1620. As you disembark from Mayflower II, step up to an immigration booth staffed by
members of the Wampanoag Indigenous Program from Plimoth Plantation.
508 746-1622
www.plimoth.org
July 1-31
Pilgrim Hall – Ongoing Exhibition
Pilgrim Hall Museum's major 2007 temporary exhibition: "It Came On the Mayflower"
508 746-1622
www.plimoth.org
July 1-31
Wampanoag Immigration at Mayflower II. Be a newcomer to this country and go through
a modern-day immigration process, Wampanoag-style.
508 746-1622
www.plimoth.org
Sunday, July 1
Summer Breakfast Series at the Major John Bradford Homestead.
Come out and enjoy good food, raffle and good people in the setting of our 17th-century homestead. Each Sunday a different group of people volunteers to provide a delicious and different breakfast menu, the proceeds of which benefits the Bradford Homestead. Join the loyal followers for a relaxing, congenial Sunday breakfast under the trees or tent... or if weather requires, in the barn.
Jones River Village Historical Society
P.O. Box 22
Kingston, MA 02364
781-585-6300
http://www.jrvhs.org
Sunday, July 1
Holiday Breakfast
Corner Stone Lodge 8-11:30am
591 Washington St.
Duxbury, MA
Sunday, July 1
Fireworks and Music
Hingham Lions Club sponsors this night of music, followed by fireworks. All boats must be anchored by 8pm, fireworks and music begin at 9pm. Rain date is Monday the 2nd
Hingham Bathing Beach
Hingham, MA
Sunday, July 1 and Wednesday, July 4
Concert on the Beach
The first of three summer concerts sponsoed by the town of Hull and the Nantasket Beach Merchants Association.
Bernie King Pavillion, Overlooking Nantasket Beach
Hull, MA
Tuesday, July 3
Outdoor Concert
6pm Music by the South Shore Bay Band
Duxbury High School, St. George Street
Duxbury, MA
July 4
Plymouth Parade, Concert & Fireworks
Parade: 9:30-11a.m.
Concert: 7:30-9p.m.
Fireworks: 9p.m.
Town of Plymouth
508 747-1620
Wednesday, July 4
Hingham Road Race
Starts at Hingham Middle School
1103 Main St. Sanctioned by Track and Field
Hingham, MA
781 741 1464
Wednesday, July 4
Parade
2pm, Starts at Halls Corner and ends at Duxbury High School. A parade awards ceremony will be held at Duxbury Middle School at 4pm
Duxbury, MA
Wednesday, July 4
Family Day and Fireworks
10am Bike decorating contest, sidewalk chalk drawing contest, pony rides, tug-of-war, music, and entertainments. Fireworks at 9:15pm behind elementary school.
Halifax, MA
Wednesday, July 4
Road Race, Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, Open House, Parade
7am, Start at Hingham Middle School, this 4.6 mile race is sponsored by Hingham Recreation Commission, an awards ceremony will follow the race. 7am to 9:45am Hingham Common and Main Streets Pancake Breakfast. Old Ship Meeting House open house and 9am, 90 Main St. 10am, HIngham High School to Station Street This years Parade theme is Preserve the Tradition.
Hingham, MA
Wednesday, July 4
Parade
10am, Seventeenth annual Neighborhood Fourth of July Parade starts at Hampton Circle Playground. Participants are asked to wear red, white, and blue, and if possible bring flags.
Hull, MA
For more info contact: 781 925-5142
Wednesday, July 4
Assembly and Children's Parade
9am, town green, corner of Ocean and Moraine Streets.
Celebration begins with the presentation of colors by the police and fire departments, the singing of the National Anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance. There will be a public reading of the Declaration of Independence by 29 residents. After the reading there will be a children's parade of decorated bikes and doll carriages. All children are invited to participate. The mornings celbration will end with a patriotic sing-along.
Marshfield, MA
Wednesday, July 4
Road Race, Bike and Carriage Decorating, Family Field Day
Race begins at 8am those ages 12-50+ can participate, begins at Whitman Town Park. 9am Lower Town Park ages 14 and younger can decorate their bikes and carriages. 9:30am-12:30pm at the Town Park, Family Field Day will feature music, face painting, and several field events. The Town pool will be open for public swimming from 1-5pm.
Whitman, MA
For more info: 781 618-9758
Thursday, July 5 through Sunday, July 8
Carnival
At the High School Parking Lot, sponsored by Rockland Friends. Hours are from 6pm-10pm and Saturday from 6-11pm, and Sunday noon to 5pm.
Rockland, MA
July 6-8
Taverna 2007
Greek food, music, raffles
Glastenbury Abbey Rt 228
Hingham, MA
781 383 6380
Saturday, July 07
Aretha Franklin
8:00 PM
South Shore Music Circus
130 Sohier Street
Cohasset, MA 02025
781-383-9850
www.themusiccircus.org
Saturday, July 07- Novermber 11
Sense of Place: The Glass Sculpture of Marc Petrovic
creates stories about place and self using the artist's cast and blown glass sculptures in narrative boxes. The artist poses questions about relationships and connections through his work.
Fuller Craft Museum
Plymouth, MA
For more info: communications@fullercraft.org
Sunday July 8,
Pilgrim Breakfast
Costumed servers dish out piping hot fishcakes, baked beans, cornbread and other tasty
fare, while strolling singers share songs, riddles, and 17th century cheer. This hearty New
England breakfast is a local tradition not to be missed! Proceeds benefit the preservation
of the historic Harlow Old Fort House. Organization: Plymouth Antiquarian Society.
Harlow Old Fort House (Route3A)
8:30-11:30am
508 746-0012
http://www.plymouthantiquariansociety.org/
Sunday, July 8
Summer Breakfast Series at the Major John Bradford Homestead.
Come out and enjoy good food, raffle and good people in the setting of our 17th-century homestead. Each Sunday a different group of people volunteers to provide a delicious and different breakfast menu, the proceeds of which benefits the Bradford Homestead. Join the loyal followers for a relaxing, congenial Sunday breakfast under the trees or tent... or if weather requires, in the barn.
Jones River Village Historical Society
P.O. Box 22
Kingston, MA 02364
781-585-6300
http://www.jrvhs.org
Sunday, July 08
The Robert Cray Band With James Hunter
7:30 PM
South Shore Music Circus
130 Sohier Street
Cohasset, MA 02025
781-383-9850
www.themusiccircus.org
Monday, July 9 thru Friday, July 13 (Session 1)
PIP! Plymouth in the Past Series
Sign up your young learners for a week-long program of hands-on activities, walking tours, site visits, and workshops on Plymouth history from late colonial times to the modern era. Sign up for one or more weeks during our four-week series -- each week offers new and different historical activities. Recommended for ages 7 to 12.
Pre-registration and pre-payment required.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
(Extended Day, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., offered Sessions 1-3)
Plymouth Antiquarian Society
P.O. Box 3773
Plymouth, MA 02361
508-746-0012
E-mail pasm@verizon.net
www.plymouthantiquariansociety.org
Wednesday, July 11
Chamber of Commerce to Host Casino Information Breakfast
Mashpee Wampanoag Chairman Glenn Marshall will be the guest speaker at Breakfast on the Road at LeBaron Hills Country Club, beginning at 7:30am. Coffee and pastry will be served. This is an oppurtunity for Chamber members to ask questions about the short and long-term effect that a casino in Middleborough would have on the business communities in the towns that make up Crnaberry County. Advnace prepaid reservations at $10/person are required and due to the Chamber office no later than Friday, July 6th.
Middleborough, MA
For more info: 508 947-1499
www.cranberrycountry.org
Wednesday July 11, through September 3
Project Arts of Plymouth Free Concert Series
From July 11 and every wednesday following until September 3 Project Arts will be hosting various artists in a free concert series that will be held on the Plymouth waterfront beginning at 6:30pm.
Plymouth, MA
For a listing of the performers and a more detailed schedule visit: www.projectarts.com or call: 508 747-7727
Thursday, July 12
Concert on the Lawn Series
Plymouth Public Library 132 South St., 1-2pm
www.townhall.plymouth.ma.us
508 830-4250
Thursday, July 12
The Russian American Kids Circus
10:30 AM
South Shore Music Circus
130 Sohier Street
Cohasset, MA 02025
781-383-9850
www.themusiccircus.org
Thursday, July 12 through Sept 3
Free Concerts at Plymouth Rock
All concerts are free and open to the public everythursday evening beginning at 7pm at the Plymouth Rock site. Any concerts postponed will be held the following Tuesday. Performers include the Legion Bud Band, Don Besegai's Big Band, and Johnny Souza Quintet.
Friday, July 13
Lawson Fete in Scituate
The Scituate Historical Society's July 13th Dinner will celebrate the life of former leading citizen, Thomas Lawson. This year marks 150 years since the irth of the "Copper King" and 100 years after the wreck of his beloved seven-mastede schooner the "TW Lawson." The weekend celebration will include dinner at the Barker Tavern from 6:30 to 10pm, with guest speaker Sandy McCall, Lawson's great grandson. Tickets are available at the Society's Little Red Schoolhouse for $50/each.
Scituate, MA
781-545-1083
Saturday, July 14
Pilgrim Hall - Kids Day
Children free* (when accompanied by an adult) Treasure Hunts all day! With special
hands-on family activities (use a quill pen to write like a Pilgrim!) from 10:00 – 1:00
daily
Pilgrim Hall
75 Court Street, Rt. 3A
Plymouth, MA
508 746-1622
www.pilgrimhall.org
Saturday, July 14
Trisha Yearwood
8:00 PM
South Shore Music Circus
130 Sohier Street
Cohasset, MA 02025
781-383-9850
www.themusiccircus.org
Saturday July 14 through, Sunday September 2
Lakeville Museum Adopts Summer Hours
The Lakeville Historical Museum's summer hours are Saturdays from 10am to noon and Sundays from 2-4pm and will continue through Labor day. The museum is located at 442 Bedford St.
Lakeville, MA
Sunday, July 15
Summer Breakfast Series at the Major John Bradford Homestead.
Come out and enjoy good food, raffle and good people in the setting of our 17th-century homestead. Each Sunday a different group of people volunteers to provide a delicious and different breakfast menu, the proceeds of which benefits the Bradford Homestead. Join the loyal followers for a relaxing, congenial Sunday breakfast under the trees or tent... or if weather requires, in the barn.
Jones River Village Historical Society
P.O. Box 22
Kingston, MA 02364
781-585-6300
http://www.jrvhs.org
Sunday, July 15
Ali's Light: The Cloth Paintings of Alison Cann-Clift, 1976 - 2006; Thomas Hill: Drawing on Muybridge; and Sense of Place: The Glass Sculpture of Marc Petrovic. Openings provide a unique opportunity to meet artists, collectors and people from the world of contemporary craft and share an afternoon of conversation and dialogue. Admission to the Museum is free for the afternoon and refreshments are served in the cafe.
Brockton, MA
For more info and future events visit:
www.fullercraft.org
July 16
5th Annual Blessing of the Fleet sponsored by the Commercial Fisherman's Assn. 11a.m.-4p.m.,
Blessing at 1p.m.
Town Wharf Plymouth
Monday, July 16 - Friday, July 20
A Kid's Life in Plymouth Colony: A Week-long Colonial Adventure
Members: $225; Non-Members: $250
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Ave.
Plymouth MA 02360
508.746-1622
www.plimoth.org
Monday, July 16 thru Friday, July 20 (Session 2)
PIP! Plymouth in the Past Series
Sign up your young learners for a week-long program of hands-on activities, walking tours, site visits, and workshops on Plymouth history from late colonial times to the modern era. Sign up for one or more weeks during our four-week series -- each week offers new and different historical activities. Recommended for ages 7 to 12.
Pre-registration and pre-payment required.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
(Extended Day, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., offered Sessions 1-3)
Plymouth Antiquarian Society
P.O. Box 3773
Plymouth, MA 02361
508-746-0012
E-mail pasm@verizon.net
www.plymouthantiquariansociety.org
Thursday, July 19
Kaleidoscope Children's Theatre Presents: SNOW WHITE
10:30 AM
South Shore Music Circus
130 Sohier Street
Cohasset, MA 02025
781-383-9850
www.themusiccircus.org
Thursday, July 19
Musical Director Bill Lavorgna
Liza Minnelli
8:00 PM
South Shore Music Circus
130 Sohier Street
Cohasset, MA 02025
781-383-9850
www.themusiccircus.org
Thursday, July 19
Concerts in the Park
Every Thursday evening through August from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Buzzards Bay Park at the Gazebo a free concert series will be held, with this Thursdays performance from Little Big Band, a swing and Big Band ensemble.
Bourne, MA
Friday, July 20
Meet the 1957 Mayflower II Crew
1-3pm
Dockside at Mayflower II
Plymouth, MA 02360
508.746.1622
www.plimoth.org
Friday, July 20
Ship the Bottle: Demonstration & Workshop
Members: FREE; Non-Members: $3
Visitors Center
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Ave.
Plymouth MA 02360
508.746-1622
www.plimoth.org
Friday, July 20
An Evening With ABBA Tour
8:00 PM
South Shore Music Circus
130 Sohier Street
Cohasset, MA 02025
781-383-9850
www.themusiccircus.org
Friday, July 20
Harry Potter Party
Enjoy magical treats to celebrate the final book of the Harry Potter
series! At midnight, get your copy of Harry Potter and the Deathly
Hallows. With each book purchase, $5 will be donated to Plymouth West
Elementary School and the PCIS Library.
10p.m.-midnight
The Painted Lady, 21 Court St.
www.thepaintedladyply.com
Friday, July 20-1st and 3rd Friday of every Month
History Room in Memorial Hall
The American Legion History room in Memorial Hall will be open to the publis for the 1st and 3rd friday of every month free of admission, from noon to 4pm. The room contanis memorabilia from many wars and local veteran unifroms from those who have given their lives.
Plymouth, MA
For more info contact: 508 746-0009
July 18-24
1957 Mayflower II Crew Arrives in Plymouth! Stay tuned for opportunities to meet the
crew in person and hear how the 1957 voyage made an impact on their lives.
508 746-1622
www.plimoth.org
July 19-22
3rd Annual Plymouth Independent Film Festival with a nautical twist to celebrate the 50th
anniversary of Mayflower II's arrival in 1957.
Feature films, documentary and fiction as well as short films and animation, will be
chosen for screenings at various locations in Historic Downtown Plymouth.
www.plyfilmfest.org
Saturday, July 21
Comedian Jim Gaffigan
8:00 PM
South Shore Music Circus
130 Sohier Street
Cohasset, MA 02025
781-383-9850
www.themusiccircus.org
Sunday, July 22
Mayflower II Sets Sail!
Day-Long Special Event to celebrate Mayflower II's 50th Anniversary!
Be dockside and witness history as Mayflower II departs from Plymouth's State Pier for
Cape Cod Bay at 3 pm then enjoy the waterfront as you wait to welcome her home as she returns at 6 pm!
For additional Plimoth Plantation events go to www.plimoth.org
508.746.1622
Sunday, July 22
Summer Breakfast Series at the Major John Bradford Homestead.
Come out and enjoy good food, raffle and good people in the setting of our 17th-century homestead. Each Sunday a different group of people volunteers to provide a delicious and different breakfast menu, the proceeds of which benefits the Bradford Homestead. Join the loyal followers for a relaxing, congenial Sunday breakfast under the trees or tent... or if weather requires, in the barn.
Jones River Village Historical Society
P.O. Box 22
Kingston, MA 02364
781-585-6300
http://www.jrvhs.org
Sunday, July 22
"The Phil" Presents The Jazz Sixtet
3-5pm
Plymouth Waterfront
www.plymouthphilharmonic.com
Sunday, July 22
Free Concert: First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church
First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church will be hosting a free concert in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Mayflower II. The concert will feature Geoff Kaufman, Musician in Residence at Old Mystic Seaport who will be singing Songs of the Spirit and the Sea.
7:30pm
Top of Town Square
Plymouth, MA
Monday, July 23 - Friday, July 27
A Kid's Life in Plymouth Colony: A Week-long Colonial Adventure
Members: $225 Non-Members: $250
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Ave.
Plymouth MA 02360
508.746-1622
www.plimoth.org
Monday, July 23 thru Friday, July 27 (Session 3)
PIP! Plymouth in the Past Series
Sign up your young learners for a week-long program of hands-on activities, walking tours, site visits, and workshops on Plymouth history from late colonial times to the modern era. Sign up for one or more weeks during our four-week series -- each week offers new and different historical activities. Recommended for ages 7 to 12.
Pre-registration and pre-payment required.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
(Extended Day, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., offered Sessions 1-3)
Plymouth Antiquarian Society
P.O. Box 3773
Plymouth, MA 02361
508-746-0012
E-mail pasm@verizon.net
www.plymouthantiquariansociety.org
Through July 22
On Their Own Exhibition - Rob Millard-Mendez
The Art Complex Museum
189 Alden Street
Duxbury MA 02331
781.934.6634
www.artcomplex.org
July 26
Concert on the Lawn Series
Plymouth Public Library 132 South St., 1-2pm
www.townhall.plymouth.ma.us
508 830-4250
Thursday, July 26
Kaleidoscope Children's Theatre Presents: THE FROG PRINCE
10:30 AM
South Shore Music Circus
130 Sohier Street
Cohasset, MA 02025
781-383-9850
www.themusiccircus.org
Thursday, July 26
Tihonet Village Concert Series
Benefiting the Turning Point Day Resource Center
Bring you lawn chairs or blankets and join us for this fun-filled musical evening on the shore of Tihonet Pond, 158 Tihonet Road, Wareham, MA.
Childrens events begin at 6pm and the musical event is 7-9pm.
For directions please visit
www.admakepeace.com
Thursday, July 26
Concerts in the Park
Every Thursday evening through August from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Buzzards Bay Park at the Gazebo a free concert series will be held, with this Thursdays performance from John Hoy and the Bluefish, a Blues and R&b ensemble.
Bourne, MA
Thursday, July 26- Sunday, July 29
Sidewalk Sale
Thursday-Saturday, 10a.m.-5p.m.
Sunday, 12-4p.m.
Rain or shine
Organized by Finders Keepers
Plymouth, MA
www.finderskeepersconsignonline.com
Friday, July 27
George Carlin- Adult Content
8:00 PM
South Shore Music Circus
130 Sohier Street
Cohasset, MA 02025
781-383-9850
www.themusiccircus.org
Friday July 27, and Saturday July 28
Cultural Center Clean-Up days
Come help the Town of Plymouth preserve it's history. Volunteers are needed to clean, polish, restore, and breath new life into the Russel Library/Linden Complex. Other volunteer activities and requiests as well.
Plymouth, MA
For more info contact Peggy Page at 508 746-6416 or go to www.plymouthguild.com
Friday, July 27
Ishtars Avalon 2nd Anniversary
Celebrate the store’s 2nd anniversary with special sales and tarot and rune readings.
Ishtar’s Avalon, 5 North St.
Plymouth, MA
www.ishtarsavalon.com
Saturday, July 28
The Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, Keith Lockhart Conductor
7:00 PM
South Shore Music Circus
130 Sohier Street
Cohasset, MA 02025
781-383-9850
www.themusiccircus.org
Saturday, July 28 to Monday, July 30
Jay Jay the Jet Plane Live Stage Show
10am - 5pm
Edaville USA
Route 58
Carver, MA
508-866-8190
www.edaville.com
Sunday, July 29
Tea Ceremony Presentation
Enter the tea hut in the Japanese garden on the museum grounds for an authentic tea ceremony.
2:00pm
The Art Complex Museum
189 Alden Street
Duxbury MA 02331
781.934.6634
www.artcomplex.org
Sunday, July 29
Summer Breakfast Series at the Major John Bradford Homestead.
Come out and enjoy good food, raffle and good people in the setting of our 17th-century homestead. Each Sunday a different group of people volunteers to provide a delicious and different breakfast menu, the proceeds of which benefits the Bradford Homestead. Join the loyal followers for a relaxing, congenial Sunday breakfast under the trees or tent... or if weather requires, in the barn.
Jones River Village Historical Society
P.O. Box 22
Kingston, MA 02364
781-585-6300
http://www.jrvhs.org
Sunday, July 29
An Evening With Bill Cosby
4:00 PM & 7:00 PM
South Shore Music Circus
130 Sohier Street
Cohasset, MA 02025
781-383-9850
www.themusiccircus.org
Sunday, July 29
Summer Sizzle Cook-Off
Sample and vote for the sizzling best the SOuth Shore has to offer when area restaurants come together and cook-off! Fabulous Prizes and giveaways, fun for all ages. Rain or Shine from 11am-7pm. at the JunglePlex, 8 Natalie Way
Plymouth, MA
www.jungleplex.com
508 830-1411
July 29 - October 7
On Their Own: Susan Jane Belton
The Art Complex Museum
189 Alden Street
Duxbury MA 02331
781.934.6634
www.artcomplex.org
Monday, July 30
CRF Golf Tournament
Southers Marsh Golf Club
This event benefits The Cranberry Research Foundation.
12-6pm
30 Southers Marsh Ln,
Plymouth, MA 02360
508-759-1041 x 12
www.cranberryresearchfoundation.org
Monday, July 30 thru Friday, August 3 (Session 4)
PIP! Plymouth in the Past Series
Sign up your young learners for a week-long program of hands-on activities, walking tours, site visits, and workshops on Plymouth history from late colonial times to the modern era. Sign up for one or more weeks during our four-week series -- each week offers new and different historical activities. Recommended for ages 7 to 12.
Pre-registration and pre-payment required.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Plymouth Antiquarian Society
P.O. Box 3773
Plymouth, MA 02361
508-746-0012
E-mail pasm@verizon.net
www.plymouthantiquariansociety.org
Through September 9
Complex Women - Art of the Southwest- SOS (Student Outdoor Sculpture)
Celebrating the incredible women artists in the Museum's collection, including Gramma Moses!
The Art Complex Museum
189 Alden Street
Duxbury MA 02331
781.934.6634
www.artcomplex.org