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Found Objects491 viewsAt the Marion Art Center, the artists featured in the MAC’s latest show “Found Objects” have ‘discarded’ tradition for trash. All the works on display are made from ‘upcycled’ and ‘repurposed’ bits and bobs, proving that some art literally can be trash. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Natural History Museum491 viewsOn Wednesday, the Marion Natural History Museum after-school group had fun inspecting some of the residents of vernal pools. With the use of magnifying glasses, we studied wood frog and salamander egg masses, log-cabin caddis-fly larvae, tadpoles, and various bugs. All specimens were returned to their original pool and now the students can recognize and, hopefully, protect these animals in the future. We also had a chance to handle some sphagnum moss and took a close look at the plant's structure to see why
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Marion Art Center491 viewsA new exhibit featuring the bold linear paintings of Peter Hussey, and the sublime, soothing images of pastel artist Janet Gendreau, opened at the Marion Art Center on May 24. Open through July 6, the Center’s Art in Bloom event on June 14 will feature floral arrangements that reimagine these artists’ works. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Magic Hour490 viewsIt was a magic time at the First Congregational Church in Marion on Saturday, May 1, 2010, when the church hosted a magic show with Marcus the Magician at their community center. Throughout the show, children laughed and helped the magician by yelling out tips and observations. Some children even got to help Marcus the Magician on stage. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Charles Parsons490 viewsMarion artist Charles Parsons is hosting an Open House and Studio at his home at 24 South Street in Marion on Saturday, September 25 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm and Sunday, September 26 from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm. These shows are open to the public, and donations will benefit Community Nurse and Hospice Care. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Fagan.
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Beach Bash490 viewsThe Sippican Lands Trust held a fundraising "Beach Bash" on July 21, 2011 at Silvershell Beach. Rock band Blu Lobsta played to a packed house of dancing children at this anticipated annual event. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Starlab Constellations 490 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum's afterschool program learned about some of our winter constellations on Wednesday February 29th. Newly trained Starlab presenter Bob Munroe read a Native American story about the stars and the participants used a pointer to find the most familiar of the constellations. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion Clean Up490 viewsMarion residents gathered together at Music Hall on Saturday, May 12, 2012, for the annual town-wide trash pick-up. Volunteers spread out over town picking up garbage and recyclable materials from the road side. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Band Blast 490 viewsThe Sippican School held its annual Band Blast concert on Thursday, June 14, 2012, on the front lawn of the school. The day featured music from all the bands at the Sippican School, as well as activities like a mechanical bull ride, dunk tank, lawn games, and a bounce house. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Employee Appreciation Cookout490 viewsOn Thursday, July 12, the Marion Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator held an employee appreciation cookout for all of the town’s board members and employees. All attendees enjoyed standard barbeque fare underneath a white canopy in Bicentennial Park. Photo by Joan Hartnett-Barry.
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Employee Appreciation Cookout490 viewsOn Thursday, July 12, the Marion Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator held an employee appreciation cookout for all of the town’s board members and employees. All attendees enjoyed standard barbeque fare underneath a white canopy in Bicentennial Park. Photo by Joan Hartnett-Barry.
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Memorial Cruise 490 viewsMore than 100 people celebrated the life of Charles A.R. Pickles aboard the 85-foot MV Cuttyhunk during the annual Memorial Cruise on Saturday night. The event’s proceeds fund scholarships for Community Boating of New Bedford, which offers scholarships to children who want to learn how to sail. Photo by Joan Hartnett-Barry
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