On July 31 at 12:00 pm, the Mattapoisett Friends of the Elderly hosts a free showing of Silver Linings Playbook at the Council on Aging. Pizza is available for $2. Pizza requests must be pre-paid by July 30 at 3:00 pm. Silver Linings Playbook: Life doesn’t always go according to plan. Pat has lost everything […] Read more »
The Showstoppers performance troupe will provide cabaret-style entertainment in the Mattapoisett Chowder House Function Room on July 18 and 25 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Patrons will have the opportunity to order drinks, appetizers, and/or entrees from the regular menu while the talented youth perform throughout the dining room. While there is no cover charge, […] Read more »
On Friday, July 19, 7:30 pm, at the Robert Broomhead Bandstand, Island Wharf, the Marion Concert Band – under the direction of Tobias Monte – continues its free concert series with “A Cavalcade of American Popular Music.” The program is as follows: The Thunderer – J. P. Sousa Morning, Noon and Night in Vienna – […] Read more »
Bubbleology with Keith Michael Johnson on July 16 at 1:00 pm has had such a wonderful response that the Mattapoisett Library is moving the location of the program to the Mattapoisett Congregational Church Hall. This larger room will be perfect, rain or shine, for The Secret World of Bubbles, packed with state-of-the-art bubble sculptures. The […] Read more »
Keep in shape or learn a new sport this summer. Stand Up Paddle Boarding is available for ages 13 and over; must be competent swimmer; sessions offered July and August, Thursday mornings, 8:30 to 10:00am, pre-registration required held at Town Landing. Basketball Clinic at OHS, July 12, starting 11:00 am for girls grades 7-12, 12:00 […] Read more »
On July 12, the Marion Concert Band will open its Friday evening concert series with a program featuring music from movies and TV shows. The program, which includes soundtrack music from some major motion pictures, is as follows: “Thundercrest March” – E. Osterling; “Manatee Lyric Overture” – R. Sheldon; “The Sounds of Hollywood” – J. […] Read more »
Howl at the Moon: Tom Sieling, widely acclaimed singer and songwriter from Newfield, New York, will perform a free, very participatory family program called “Howl at the Moon with a Ground-Dweller Tune!” at 6:00 pm on July 22 at the First Congregational Church Fellowship Hall, Constitution Way, Rochester. This show consists of participatory, humorous children’s […] Read more »
The Women’s Center is bringing Men Who Cook to Mattapoisett under the big Harbor Days tent in Shipyard Park on July 14 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The Third Annual Men Who Cook Summer Sizzler will feature local chefs and a smorgasbord of fine cuisine and South Coast favorites. It’s a family affair with ticket […] Read more »
Buzzards Bay Musicfest returns for its 17th year with concerts from July 10 to 14 at the Fireman Performing Arts Center at Tabor Academy, 235 Front Street, Marion. Nationally prominent musicians will perform orchestral and chamber music with selections from Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Brahms and Vivaldi, among others. Orchestral performances will be held Wednesday, July […] Read more »
In 2009, the Marion Art Center hosted a gallery exhibition entitled “Birds, Beaches & Bogs”. The show featured local artists and was such a success, that doing a second show was a foregone conclusion. “Birds Beaches & Bogs II” will open on Friday, July 19th with an opening reception from 6pm to 8pm. Members and […] Read more »