On March 12, Mattapoisett Congregational Church will host Stories beyond Borders. The program features five short films that show a more complete picture of the experiences of immigrant families and communities. Beyond building empathy, these films lift up real stories of resilience and strength, while illustrating some of the ways people can give their time, […] Read more »

The Marion Art Center announces a new music program as part of its Music at the MAC series, Unplugged in the MAC Gallery, which will feature a small ensemble of musicians in the MAC’s Patsy Francis Gallery (upstairs.) The first event, scheduled on Friday, April 14, will feature Matt Richard and Donn Legge. This jazz […] Read more »

The next meeting of the Machacam Club is scheduled for Wednesday, March 1. We meet at the American Legion Eastman Post on Depot Street. Doors open at 5 pm for social time followed by dinner at 6 pm. Our speaker program begins at 6:45. Colby will be preparing a filling and delicious meal. New members […] Read more »

Visit the library this week and next to participate in Weird and Wonderful Watercolors. Starting Saturday, February 25 at 1 pm, join us for Weird and Wonderful Watercolors for Adults and Teens. We will create beautiful watercolor paintings using surprising materials: water-based markers, sharpies, artists’ Bristol paper and white crayons. Participants will be able to […] Read more »

            Artist and Instructor Lisa Elliott will teach a new session of Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom, this time as a two-day workshop over two full Saturdays at the Marion Art Center, April 15 and 22. The class will meet both Saturdays from 9:00 am-4:00 pm, with a one-hour lunch break each day. Have […] Read more »

The Marion Natural History Museum will be hosting David Orwig, Senior Ecologist and Forest Ecologist with Harvard Forest on March 31 at 7:00 pm at the Museum. David will be sharing his research into the presence of old-growth forests in our state. The talk will include a broad discussion of old-growth forests in Massachusetts- What […] Read more »

In a month, it will be Spring and the resumption of activities at the Rochester Historical Society will be blooming along with the tulips and crocuses. Our 2023 Membership Drive continues. For information on that, you can email Connie at eshbach2@aol.com or call or email Sue sash48@comcast.net or 508-295-8908.             We have some dates to […] Read more »

Attention Pre-Schoolers and Homeschoolers, the Marion Natural History Museum is now open to the public on Friday mornings. The museum features collections of minerals, fossils, butterflies, birds of prey and many other specimens. Appointments may be made for field trips.  If you would like to schedule a time to come in and view these specimens […] Read more »

All Things Art returns for the 2022 summer camp season. Program director Kate Frazer Rego will lead three sessions of this immersive weeklong program, which takes place in late summer and is geared toward young artists ages 10-13. During their time in the MAC Art Studio, young artists will experiment with a number of practices, […] Read more »

The MAC announces a new exhibit, The New Printmakers, with works by Taylor Hickey and Janie Kinnane, featuring student work from Old Rochester Regional and Tabor Academy. The show runs Saturday, February 18-Friday, March 24, and an artists’ reception is scheduled on Saturday, March 4 from 3:00-5:00 pm. Receptions are always free and open to […] Read more »