The Rochester Grange Agricultural Fair, is almost here. The fair will be held on Saturday, August 16 from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm. There will be baked goods for sale and raffles. Our Ham & Bean Supper will be at 6:00 pm. Tickets for adults $10.00 and children under 10 $5.00 and may be purchased […] Read more »
Who wrote “White Christmas”, one of the most popular holiday songs on Earth? Many people think it was Bing Crosby. It was not. Who wrote “God Bless America,” a beloved patriotic song? Many people think it was Kate Smith. It was not. The answer to both – and to thousands of America’s most […] Read more »
Once again, the MAC invites musicians from across the SouthCoast to join us for the annual Jazz Jam at the MAC. On Saturday, August 30, become part of the long tradition of the jazz jam session, complete with participation from community musicians. The event will begin at 7:00 pm and will take place at the […] Read more »
The Marion Republican Town Committee will conduct its next monthly meeting on Monday, August 11 at 7:00 pm at the Marion Music Hall, 164 Front Street, Marion. The public and new members are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there. Read more »
The Elizabeth Taber Library is launching our brand-new Makerspace. Marion Makes will launch on Tuesday, August 19 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Join us for giveaways, demos, and crafts. Meet our new in-library and circulating crafting equipment including sewing and embroidery machines, paper and laser cutters, and so much more. Become a maker with […] Read more »
Our monthly meeting will be on August 20 at 7:00 pm at the museum, 355 County Rd., Rochester. The program will be “Cemeteries, Genealogy, and the Revolutionary War.” We want to discuss ways to find and honor Rochester veterans of the Revolutionary War who are buried in our town cemeteries. This would be a project […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Town Band would like to thank everyone who attended and made our concert last week such a success. Next week’s concert, on August 13, will be songs from movies. The Town Band is also seeking requests for our final concert of the season, scheduled for August 20. Please message us on our Facebook […] Read more »
The Marion Concert Band will present a Latin-American “Festival” of music on Friday, August 8. The diverse program includes music from Mexico, Spain, Brazil, and the Caribbean, as well as familiar music that demonstrates the influence that Latin-American musical styles have had on American popular music. To add to the festive atmosphere of the evening, […] Read more »
Please join the Mattapoisett Museum, 5 Church Street, on Saturday, August 23, at 3:00 pm for a free concert by the New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus. The New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus is one of the most harmonious crews to come ashore. Their repertoire of work songs of the Yankee sailor and […] Read more »
There are limited spots available for Kim Savoie’s glass working programs at the Elizabeth Taber Library on Saturday August 2 at 12:30 pm and Saturday, August 9 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. Call the Library to register for this free program, ages 10+. The Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library will be hosting […] Read more »