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Snow Squall407 viewsHelene Rose shared these photos of her backyard in Mattapoisett after a recent snow squall.
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Thor’s Hammer407 views‘Thor’s Hammer’, a new exhibit at the Marion Art Center open through March 28, features wood sculptor John Magnon’s Marvel Comics-themed art that delivers social commentary. Three paintings by emerging artists Sarah Swible and Andre Olivier add to the excitement of the show. Photos by Marilou Newell
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City of Lego407 viewsA city of Lego building blocks put together piece by piece by Rochester husband-wife team of Christian and Amanda Bertram stands assembled at the Hatch Studios in New Bedford. The Bertrams, who have been interviewed for a potential spot on the Fox TV show Lego Masters, will display their work in an Open Studios event at Hatch Studios on February 20-21. See story. Photo courtesy Amanda Bertram
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Flea Market Fun406 viewsIt was impulse-buying heaven at the 36th Annual Arts and Crafts Flea Market on September 5. The First Congregational Church of Rochester hosted the Market, which featured lots of eclectic vendors, baked goods, and local organizations. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Poker Run406 viewsMotorcyclists gathered Sunday morning, September 20, in the parking lot of ORR to ride in the third annual Poker Run for Alex Pateakos. Alex is a five-year-old Marion boy who suffers from Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Money raised by the poker run will benefit Alex, and Families of SMA, a group that helps families like the Pateakos’ live their lives as close to normal as possible. The Poker Run covered 65 miles and ran through Lakeville, Carver, East Wareham, and back to ORR. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Disaster Drill406 viewsFairhaven Fire Department hosted a full-scale exercise to improve emergency response in the region. Mattapoisett, Rochester, Dartmouth, Freetown, Acushnet, and New Bedford all responded to a disaster that simulated an accident between a school bus and an oil truck at Livesey Park in Fairhaven. Twenty drama students from New Bedford Vocational High School played the part of injured students who were assessed and treated for injuries. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Our Town406 viewsHolly Cardoza plays the part of Emily Webb in the Old Rochester Regional High School’s production of Our Town, written by Thornton Wilder and directed by Paul Sardinha. The drama club will be presenting the classic American play about a small New England town on November 19 - 21. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
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Antiques in Rochester406 viewsGinny Decker brought a pair of Victorian era frames to be appraised at Rochester Woman's Club Antique and Collectible show. These frames contain photos of her grandparents Nathaniel and Betsy Barros. Betsy Barros was the cousin of Lavinia Warren Stratton, the wife of General Tom Thumb who was made famous by P.T. Barnum. The 115-year-old frames were appraised at $150 to $200 for the pair. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Christmas Holiday Shop406 viewsSt. Anthony’s and St. Rita’s parishioners combined efforts to give the community a Christmas Holiday Shop and Celebration on Saturday, December 5, 2009. The basement of St. Anthony’s church was decked out in snowflakes, wreaths, bells, bows, and a Santa sleigh. Santa listened patiently as children told him what they wanted for Christmas. A beautiful bake table tempted visitors with gooey confections and warm malasadas were enjoyed by all. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Voices in Time406 viewsAccomplished musician Mark Mahar will join Voices in Time for a Big Band Caberet on December 27. With songs like "A-Train", "Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy" and "Cry Me a River", the Caberet is sure to be a hit. The Big Band Caberet will be held at the Mattapoisett Knights of Columbus hall on December 27 at 5:30 pm. Pictured here from left to right: Mark Mahar, and Voices in Time performers Jillian Jensen, Jessica Walther, Sharon Jensen and Sara Achorn.
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Holiday Cookies406 viewsMarion Girl Scout Troop 99 sold cookies outside in the bitter cold on December 12, 2009 on Front Street. The Sippican Woman’s Club held a house tour that included all the landmarks stops in the Village, including the Marion Art Center and the Sippican Historical Society. The girl scouts took advantage of a bustling village to raise some money, with occasional breaks for cocoa. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Voices in Time406 viewsVoices in Time, a choir of children led by Sharon Jensen, held a concert at the Knights of Columbus hall in Mattapoisett on December 27. Members performed jazz and swing standards in front of a packed house with special guest Mark Mahar, who is the founder and bandleader for Boston Swing. Photo by Felix Perez.
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