The Rochester Cultural Council (RCC) is now accepting online applications from organizations, schools and individuals for grants to support community-oriented arts, humanities and science programs. If you have a great idea for bringing culturally enriching programming to the Rochester area and need funding to make it a reality, we can help. The online application window […] Read more »
The Marion Village Historic District Study Committee will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, September 12 at 7:00 pm at the Marion Music Hall. This public presentation will explain the Study Committee’s progress since being formed last winter. Preservation consultant Eric Dray will present a brief history of Marion Village and its architectural styles […] Read more »
Over the course of Rochester’s almost 350 years of history, it has been home to many illustrious men and women. Some served in town, state and federal governments, while others stood out in the fields of religion and education. One resident, however, who fits in none of these categories, has had an enduring hold on […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center announces open auditions for its December production of Miracle on South Division Street, written by Tom Dudzick and directed by Donn Tyler and Maura Van Voris. Auditions will take place on Saturday, September 16, 12:00-2:00 pm and Sunday, September 17, 1:00-3:00 pm in the MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater, located at […] Read more »
Effective immediately for all Comcast/Xfinity cable customers in the Tri-Town viewing area, ORCTV has been informed of the following channel changes to your local cable line-up: The Government channel for each town has been changed from channel 95 to channel 26. The Educational channel has been moved from channel 97 to channel 8. The Public […] Read more »
In case we didn’t give you enough time to complete your scavenger hunts, the Rochester Historical Society is extending the time to bring in your pictures until September 30 when you can bring them to the Museum during our Open House for our new exhibit: Maps, Signs, and Celebrations, Part 2 and our annual Cranberry […] Read more »
Since its founding in 1965, Sippican Choral Society has been committed to bringing quality choral music to audiences in Plymouth County and the broader southeastern MA region. Membership in our nonaudition chorus is open to singers of all ages, abilities, backgrounds and communities. Under the spirited direction of conductor Darry Dolezal and accompanied by […] Read more »
Instructor Lisa Elliott will teach a new session of Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom on Thursday evenings from 6:00-8:30 pm in the MAC Studio, September 7-October 5. Have you ever wanted to try weaving but not sure where to begin? In five short weeks, you can learn a new fiber skill and take home […] Read more »
This is the season for county fairs. While the Barnstable Fair has come and gone, commercials for the Marshfield Fair are on the radio and the further you get from the Boston area, the more fairs are being held. Certainly, while there aren’t as many as there used to be, Massachusetts has enough to […] Read more »
The Town of Mattapoisett purchased the former Holy Ghost property on Park Street in hopes of creating an indoor and outdoor multi-use recreational facility. A committee has been formed to get feedback from residents and recommend a possible layout for the 8-acre property. Now is your opportunity to share your opinion on what recreational uses […] Read more »