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Month of November (through Nov. 29)
America's Hometown Shuttle Sightseeing Trolley Tour
Weekends & Thanksgiving Day & the Friday after
Hourly 9:50am-4:45pm
Our drivers will guide you through Plymouth's rich history, world-famous sites, great shopping spots and the best local dining. Hop on and off with an all-day pass. For more information call 508-746-0378 or
visit www.p-b.com
Month of November
Jenney Grist Mill "Harvest Time Tours"
Mon,Wed,Thurs,Fri,Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 12-5pm
Through November 29. Guided historic tours of the Mill and walking tours of the historic district. For more information call 508-747-4544 or visit www.jenneygristmill.org
Month of November
Bettyann's Cranberry Harvest Tours
(dates & times vary)
An exclusive, personally guided on-site tour of working cranberry bogs as they are being wet harvested. Tours depart from the Visitor Information Center on Water Street, Plymouth. For more infomation call 508-224-6469 or visit www.bettyannstours.com
Month of November
The Histrionic Academy's "The Path of the Forefathers"
Wed-Sun 10:30am,12:30pm,2:30pm 4:30pm
Join a talented historical interpreter for a guided walking tour of the historic Plymouth downtown and waterfront. For more information call 617-872-4190 or visit www.histrionicacademy.com
Month of November
Dead of Night Twilight Lantern Ghost Tours
Daily 7:30pm; Fri & Sat 7:30pm & 9pm
Meet at the Black Hearse near Plymouth Rock. Visit the most haunted places in town, including a walk through Burial Hill Cemetery. For more information call 508-866-5111 or 508-277-2371 or visit www.deadofnightghosttours.com
Fridays & Saturdays in November
Candlelight Overcoat Tours
6:30pm & 7:30pm
The Hingham Historical Society's annual fall tours of the historic Old Ordinary House Museum will take place through November 21. This special family program explores how Colonial New Englanders tried to keep warm and dry during the winter months without the modern conveniences of electricity and central heat.
Afterwards, visitors can warm up in the nearby Annex building with hot chocolate, cider and other treats.
Old Ordinary House Museum
21 Lincoln Street, Hingham, MA
781-749-7721
www.hinghamhistorical.org
Fridays & Saturdays in November
The Trask Museum presents Real Ghost Stories
7:30pm
Enter the 1725 Captain Taylor House and the 1829 Trask Museum. Featured in books and in film, these two houses are considered to be among the most actively haunted in New England. Being your camera! For more information and reservations call 508-813-2244.
Saturdays in November
Hingham Farmers' Market
10am-2pm
Held every Saturday through November 21 at the Hingham Bathing Beach Parking Lot, Rte. 3A, 81 Otis Street.
Saturdays in November
1627 Harvest Dinner With The Pilgrims
5:30pm
Sit down to a “groaning board” filled with the finest food that this season has to offer, and find out about what really happened at the harvest celebration of 1621. During dinner, be entertained with psalms and songs and perhaps join in singing a round or two. $60.95/Child: $41.95. Prices include museum admission and tax. Reservations are required. Other days may be available.
Call 508-746-1622 ext. 8353.
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Ave.,
Plymouth, MA
www.plimoth.org
Sunday, November 1-Thursday, November 5
Plimoth Cinema - Paris
Fri. & Sat.4:30 & 7 pm; Sun.-Thurs. 4:30 pm (Rated R)
The exhilarating new film from Cédric Klapisch (L’Auberge Espagnole), Paris is a cinematic love letter to the city that seems to hide a story behind every corner. Admission: $9.50; Senior: $7.50
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Ave., Plymouth, MA
508-746-1622
www.plimoth.org/features/cinema
Sunday, November 1
Marshfield’s History Museum
1pm-4pm
Located at the Marcia Thomas House, 65 Webster Street, Marshfield. See the new exhibits from curator, Dottie MacMullen. The museum is open the first Sunday of the month, and there is no admission charge.
Marshfield Historical Society
79 Parker Street, Marshfield, MA
781-834-0100
www.marshfieldhistoricalsociety.org
Sunday, November 1
Concert Series
4pm
Walden Chamber Players.
The Art Complex Museum
189 Alden St.,
Duxbury, MA
781-934-6634
info@artcomplex.org
www.artcomplex.org
Sunday, November 1
Deathtrap
7pm
The Hat Trick Theatre of Plymouth will be performing this Ira Levin's chilling thriller at Kendall Hall, First Parish Church in Town Square, Plymouth. This Tony Award winning play is a complicated game of murderous, musical chairs with hairpin twists and turns and just when the audience thinks they know what's happening next, the rug is pulled right out from underneath them! Tickets are $18. For reservations call 508-747-6856 or email hattriq98@aol.com
Thursday, November 5
Phyto Paris-Payot Paris-Chez Ducrot Restaurant
French Event
4-8pm
Payot Paris Skin Care
skin care consultations and Phyto Paris scalp and hair analysis with a computerized hair scope. Also, enjoy a glass of French wine and hors d'oeuvres with famed Chef Philippe Ducrot and his lovely
wife Linda. For more information call 508-747-7546.
Lily's Apothecary
6 Main Street Extension,
Plymouth, MA
www.lilysapothecary.com
Thursday, November 5
First Thursday Lecture Series -
Thanksgiving: The Biography of an American Holiday
7pm
In this, the first in-depth study of the most American of holidays, James Baker sweeps away lingering myths and misconceptions to show how this celebration was born and grew to be an essential part of our national spirit.
Hull Lifesaving Museum
1117 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA
781-925-5433
www.hulllifesavingmuseum.org
Friday, November 6
Winterfest Beer Expo
5pm
Featuring live music, hors d'oeuvres, over 200 beers! All proceeds to benefit Hull Nantasket Scholarship Fund & Wellspring Food Pantry. Raffle ticket proceeds will support Toys For Tots. $20. admission. Held at Raffael's at the Clarion Nantasket Beach Resort Hotel & Spa.
Clarion Nantasket Beach Resort Hotel & Spa
45 Hull Shore Drive, Hull, MA
781-925-9714
www.nantasketbeachhotel.com
Friday, November 6
Celebrate With Art - Opening Reception
6-8pm
Free and open to the public Show runs November 6-January 9, 2010. Hours are
Monday-Saturday 10am-8pm & Sunday 10am-4pm.
The Plymouth Center for the Arts
11 North Street, Plymouth, MA
508-746-7222
www.plymouthguild.org
Friday, November 6
Fiber of Life - Opening Reception
6-8pm
Exhibition runs from November 6 through December 23, 2009.
South Shore Art Center
119 Ripley Road,
Cohasset, MA
781-383-2787
www.ssac.org
Saturday, November 7 - Thursday, November 19
Plimoth Cinema - The September Issue
Fri. & Sat.4:30 & 7 pm; Sun.-Thurs. 4:30 pm (Rated PG-13)
Anna Wintour, the legendary editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine, is the most powerful and polarizing figure in fashion. Hidden behind her trademark bob and sunglasses, she has never allowed anyone to scrutinize the inner
workings of her magazine. Until now. Cost: $9.50; Senior: $7.50
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Ave., Plymouth, MA
508-746-1622
www.plimoth.org/features/cinema
Saturday, November 7
Holiday Home Show & Workshop at Colony Place
11am-4pm
Booths and exhibits for home owners. Workshops geared to holiday decorating, party planning.
Colony Place
174 Colony Place, Plymouth, MA
508-746-7663
www.colonyplace.com
Saturday, November 7
Voyages from Cape Verde
2-5pm
Presented by The Brockton Historical Society in collaboration with the Cape Verde Association and held at the Brockton Public Library Lingos Room. This is the first in an ongoing series to get to know, respect and appreciate our neighbors' talents and gifts. Dr. Aminah Pilgrim, historian and professor at UMass, Boston and current president of the Cape Verdean Association along with Dr. Joao Rosa, Professor at UMass, Dartmouth will present. There will also be songs, poetry, art and light refreshments. Tickets are $15 and $5 for BHS students with ID. Contact Ellie Wentworth at 508-588-5174 or the Cape Verdean Association at 508-559-0056.
Saturday, November 7
Pilgrim Hall Museum - "Our National Thanksgiving"
7pm
Meet Sarah Josepha Hale, the Victorian lady who started the 30 year campaign to make Thanksgiving a national holiday. Expect a cameo appearance by Abraham Lincoln himself, who is celebrating the 200th anniversary of his birthday. Open to the public with no charge. Call 508-746-1620 for more information.
Pilgrim Hall Museum
75 Court St., Plymouth, MA
www.pilgrimhall.org
Wednesday, November 11
Veteran's Day at Plimoth Plantation
All Day
Plimoth Plantation invites all Veterans and active military to the museum today, as our guests, for FREE! Family members receive a special discount too, of $4 off adult and $2 off child combination tickets to Plimoth Plantation and Mayflower II. We thank you for your service!
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Ave.,
Plymouth, MA
508-746-1622
www.plimoth.org
Wednesday, November 11
Felix and His Mayflower II Adventures
10am & 3pm
Meet Peter Arenstam, current Mayflower II Captain and children’s book author, who will read from his book Felix and His Mayflower II Adventures, based on the true adventures of Felix, the kitten who made the trans-Atlantic journey onboard Mayflower II in 1957.
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Ave.,
Plymouth, MA
508 746-1622
www.plimoth.org
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, November 13-15
Christmas Festival of Lights
4-9pm Fridays; 2-9pm Saturdays & Sundays
Visit the largest light display in New England with over 7 million lights throughout the park, a 2-mile train ride, animated holiday displays, an indoor play area and visits with Santa.
Edaville USA
5 Pine Street,
Carver, MA
508-866-8190
www.edaville.com
Friday, November 13 - Thursday, November 19
Plimoth Cinema - The Beaches of Agnes
Fri. & Sat.4:30 & 7 pm; Sun.-Thurs. 4:30 pm (Not rated)
Agnes Varda's poetic memoir of a life at the movies. Cost: $9.50; Senior: $7.50
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Ave., Plymouth, MA
508-746-1622
www.plimoth.org/features/cinema
Friday, November 13
National Indian Pudding Day
2pm
Join Plimoth Plantation’s Foodways Culinarian Kathleen Wall, in the Fort/Meetinghouse of the English Village, for an illustrated exploration on puddings of the 17th century and those that became familiar favorites of the colonists. Stop by anytime at the Patuxet Café to taste and savor one of the ugliest, yet great tasting, bicultural culinary treats, served warm with whipped cream.
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Ave.,
Plymouth, MA
508 746-1622
www.plimoth.org
Saturday, November 14
Gala Costume Ball
Featuring period music and dancing at the Old Ship Parish House. Attendance limited. This will be a fundraising event for the 375th celebration.
Hingham Town Hall
210 Central Street, Hingham, MA
781-749-1312
www.hingham-ma.gov
Saturday, November 14
The Art of Murder
7pm Cocktails; 8pm Buffet Dinner & Show
An Interactive Musical Murder Mystery Dinner Show, presented by ARTY Award Winners, Hat Trick Theatre of Plymouth. An evening of thrills, chills and blood curdling mystery. Following will be a Meet the Artist "After Party" at 10pm. Held at
Pinewood Lodge, 190 Pinewood Rd. Plymouth MA. Tickets are $50.pp. For Advance Tickets,Table Rates, or Sponsorships, contact Linda Damon at 508-224-6521 or 508-889-8461 or ldamon@manomet.org
Saturday, November 14
Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra - Let's Dance
8pm
Held at Duxbury Performing Arts Center, and featuring Beth MacLeod, mezzo-soprano. Highlights include Copland's Appalachian Spring, Bernstein's dance music from On the Town and a Spanish gypsy ballet reminiscent of an enchanted Carmen.
508-746-8008
www.plymouthphil.org
Sunday, November 15
On Their Own - Opening Reception
1:30pm-3:30pm
Judith Brassard Brown. Exhibition runs through February 14, 2010.
The Art Complex Museum
189 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA
781-934-6634
www.artcomplex.org
Sunday, November 15
Monthly Lecture Series - Pro-Am Historical Highlights
2pm
Honoring Marshfield’s World War II veterans with, among others, Eugene Jackson, a Tuskegee airman and Marshfield resident. Held at the upstairs meeting room of the Marcia Thomas House, 65 Webster St., Marshfield. There will be a small admission fee & refreshments will be served.
Marshfield Historical Society
65 Webster St., Marshfield, MA
781-834-0100
www.marshfieldhistoricalsociety.org
Sunday, November 15
Fiber of Life - Gallery Talk
3pm
Conversation with Cary Wolinsky. The Fiber of Life Exhibition runs from November 6 through December 23, 2009.
South Shore Art Center
119 Ripley Road,
Cohasset, MA
781-383-2787
www.ssac.org
Monday-Saturday, November 16-21
Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales in Plymouth
Once again the Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales will be visiting Plymouth, MA to participate in the Thanksgiving Parade which is Saturday, November 21st. They will be set-up across the street from the Village Landing Marketplace in the East Bay/Town Parking Lot and will depart after the parade.
Wednesday, November 18
Dinner Lecture Series - Harvest Dinner
6pm
Hosted by The Hingham Historical Society this is the last of four dinner lectures by various Lincoln scholars.
Prof. Christopher Capozolla, Massachusetts Institute of Technology will speak on “Lincoln, the Civil War and the Constitution.” This lecture series will be held at:
Old Derby Academy
34 Main St., Hingham, MA
781-749-7721
director@hinghamhistorical.org
www.hinghamhistorical.org
Friday, November 20
Budweiser Clydesdales Viewing
2-4pm
The entire team will strut through the Pioppi's parking lot and stop in front of the store for picture opportunities. Moe's Southwestern Grill will be passing out free chili. There will be beertasting from Budweiser and A Plus Party Rentals will be serving free popcorn.
Pioppi's
183 Court Street, Plymouth, MA
508-746-1943
www.pioppis.com
Friday, November 20
Tree Lighting Ceremony at Colony Place
6pm
Featuring a "A Christmas Waltz performed by 40 dancers from the Fred Astaire Dance School, a "Christmas Spectacular" performed by the Center Stage Dance Academy, authentic Victorian holiday carolers dressed in traditional costume and the official tree lighting itself. Located in the Panera Bread courtyard.
Colony Place
174 Colony Place, Plymouth, MA
508-746-7663
www.colonyplace.com
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, November 20-22
Christmas Festival of Lights
4-9pm Fridays; 2-9pm Saturdays & Sundays
Visit the largest light display in New England with over 7 million lights throughout the park, a 2-mile train ride, animated holiday displays, an indoor play area and visits with Santa.
Edaville USA
5 Pine Street,
Carver, MA
508-866-8190
www.edaville.com
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, November 20-22
America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration
Fri.7pm-Concert; Sat.11am-Parade; Sat-Sun. 11am-Crafters
Sat.12pm-New England Food Festival; Sat.6:30pm-Concert
The Free Friday Patriotic Concert at Memorial Hall on Court St features USAF Tops in Blue, and Rob Surette, a Portrait Artist who propels paint on gigantic canvases to reveal amazing portraits. The Parade begins at Holmes Field in N. Plymouth and continues along Court St., Main St. and Water St. On the Plymouth Waterfront after the parade, visit the heated Crafter's Pavilions & the New England Food Festival to sample chowders, soups, desserts & more & vote on your favorites! Later on Saturday enjoy the Drum & Bugle Corp Reunion Concert at Memorial Hall. For more info call
508.746.1818 or visit www.usathanksgiving.com
Friday, November 20 - Thursday, December 3
Plimoth Cinema -Coco Before Chanel
Fri. & Sat.4:30 & 7pm; Sun.-Thurs. 4:30pm (Rated PG-13)
The story of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel who began her life as a headstrong orphan and through an extraordinary journey became the legendary couturier who embodied the modern woman and became a timeless symbol of success, freedom and style. French with subtitles. Cost: $9.50; Senior: $7.50
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Ave., Plymouth, MA
508-746-1622
www.plimoth.org/features/cinema
Saturday, November 21
Saturday Family Studios -
Setting the Thanksgiving Table
10am-12pm
Come create napkin holders and a fun centerpiece to display for all to see with your big turkey meal! All materials are included.
$5. per child, with paid adult admission - max 3 children per adult. Advance registration is suggested, space is limited.
Fuller Craft Museum
455 Oak St., Brockton, MA
508-588-6000
www.fullercraft.org
Saturday, November 21
Driftwood Folk Cafe - Lindsay Mac with Opening Act Caleb Hawley
7:30pm
Lindsay Mac will dazzle her audience as she straps her cello on like a guitar and proceeds to strum, pluck, and sing her way in the hearts of every member of the audience. A café style seating serving home-baked goods, a variety of tea, soft beverages, and delicious coffee. This is an alcohol-free and non-smoking venue. Children under 18 are welcome with adult supervision.
Kendall Hall at First Parish Church
19 Town Square,
Plymouth, MA
508-224-7024
driftwoodfolkcafe@comcast.net
www.driftwoodfolkcafe.com
Sunday, November 22
Santa's Arrival at Colony Place
12-3pm
Santa arrives with in a custom carriage pulled by a team of amazing Clydesdales! Kids and adults will enjoy free hay rides with Santa. There will be no“formal” posed photos with Santa today, but feel free to take casual photos on the hay ride. Located near Panera Bread.
Colony Place
174 Colony Place, Plymouth, MA
508-747-3533
www.colonyplace.com
Wednesday-Saturday, November 25-28
12th Annual First People's Pavilion
11am-3pm
Spend some time learning about the people who inhabited Plymouth before the Pilgrims arrived. Historic exhibits, artifacts, crafts and stories all come together to give a cultural view into the lives of Plymouth County's Wampanoag People. Held on Plymouth's Historic Waterfront. For more information, call Rodney Randy Joseph at 508-295-8193.
Thursday, November 26
Thanksgiving at Plimoth Plantation
9am-5pm
Be among the thousands who make the annual pilgrimage to the museum to share in the holiday spirit. Visitors will explore the museum's multiple sites, including the Wampanoag Homesite, the English Village, the Crafts Center and Mayflower II. In addition, a variety of Thanksgiving Dinners are offered to suit your budget and individual holiday needs, but keep in mind, dining reservations fill up quickly! Dining tickets include museum admission.
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Ave.,
Plymouth, MA
www.plimoth.org
Thursday, November 26
Pilgrim Progress & Ecumenical Church Service
10am
Pilgrim Progress begins at the Mayflower Society House (North St.) to Plymouth Rock, along Water St., up Leyden St., to Town Square (beginning of Main St), then to Burial Hill. The church service follows at the First Parish Church in Town Square. Call 508-746-2590, or 508-244-2869 for more information.
Thursday, November 26
The National Day of Mourning
12 Noon
Held at the Massasoit Statue on Cole's Hill (Water St.) where participants honor Native ancestors and their struggles. For more information visit www.uaine.org
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, November 27-30
Christmas Festival of Lights
4-9pm Fridays; 2-9pm Saturdays & Sundays
Visit the largest light display in New England with over 7 million lights throughout the park, a 2-mile train ride, animated holiday displays, an indoor play area and visits with Santa.
Edaville USA
5 Pine Street,
Carver, MA
508-866-8190
www.edaville.com
Friday, November 27
New England Championship Wrestling
7:30pm
Brought To You By The Knights Of Columbus! This is a fund raising event and is meant for the entire family. Tickets are $10.00. Call or order online.
Memorial Hall
83 Court Street, Plymouth, MA
508-747-1622
www.memorialhall.com
Saturday, November 28
Hull Holiday Showcase
9am-3pm
Featuring Holiday Shopping, Artisans, Crafts, Gifts, Decorations, Raffles, Snowflake Cafe, Santa Photos, Cookie Decorating & More!
Hull Nantasket Chamber of Commerce
Nantasket Ave.,
Hull, MA
781.925.9980
info@hullchamber.com
www.hullchamber.com
Saturday, November 28
Annual Brockton Holiday Parade
1-4pm
Parade begins in front of the old BAT Terminal on Main Street and ends at City Hall Plaza. Featuring creative floats, clowns, marching bands, marching processions and a very jolly man in red.
Free pictures with Santa will take place at 10am at 141-143 Main Street. City Hall Activities will take place from 10am-4pm. Parking is available at the parking garage on the corner of Main & Crescent Streets at no charge. In honor of James Edgar, a Brockton store owner and the first department store Santa circa1890, and in order to set a new World Record, we invite everyone to wear a Santa hat and wear red from head to toe.
Saturday & Sunday, November 28 & 29
Enchanted Storybook Village
11am-3pm
Featuring over 20 holiday trees, all decorated like different storybook characters! Each weekend a different authentic storybook character will “come to life” to read to the kids and take a ride with them on the “Holly Trolley”. Santa will also be inside the Village taking FREE photos with the children! Located near Coldstone Creamery. Every weekend through December 20.
Colony Place
174 Colony Place, Plymouth, MA
508-747-3533
www.colonyplace.com