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Tri-County Symphonic Band honors broadway legends in spring concert

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MARION — Attendees of all ages filled the halls at the performing arts center at Tabor Academy on Sunday, March 22 as the Tri-County Symphonic Band celebrated broadway legends. Philip Sanborn,…

Celtic songs fill Mattapoisett Museum for St. Patrick's Day

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MATTAPOISETT — The Vox Hunters, a Providence-based band, filled the Mattapoisett Museum with traditional Irish tunes in a St. Patrick’s Day celebration Saturday, March…

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Marion Art Center all wrapped up in new exhibit

Matt Moyer Bell, Massachusetts Design, Art, and Technology Institute's programs coordinator, installs part of the “Being Seen” display outside the Marion Art Center on Wednesday, Jan. 14. Photos by Grace Roche

MARION — While there is always an abundance of art inside the Marion Art Center, a traveling exhibit is bringing a unique exhibit to its exterior. A rainbow of decorated, triangular pieces of sailcloth have been installed on the center’s outer...

A show to re-member: Members of the Marion Art Center display their artistry

Laura Bedard stands in front of her watercolor octopus at the Marion Art Center Member's Show. Photos by Mari Huglin

MARION — The walls of the Marion Art Center were adorned with paintings, photographs and even quilts giving artists a chance to showcase their skills at the debut for a new gallery show that will last through the beginning of February. Saturday,...

Plumb Library club knits community together

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ROCHESTER — The Joseph Plumb Library is full of artists, needles and cozy drinks when the knitting group holds its weekly meeting. Every Monday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., area knitters and fiber artists gather to work on projects and socialize. Gail...

Marion photographer finds ‘The Way Home’ in new book

A photograph titled "Morning Practice" shows Tabor Academy rowers setting up for a morning practice. Photos by Tianxu Zhou

MARION — From the still moonlit shores of Sippican Harbor to the quiet boats at rest in the water, Marion resident Tianxu Zhou has captured the spirit of the town’s quiet moments in his new photography book “The Way Home.” “Every corner you turn...

From the courthouse to the comedy clubs: A Mattapoisett man discovers his stand-up stride

Mattapoisett resident Ed Doherty takes on a career in stand-up comedy. Source: Ed Doherty

MATTAPOISETT — After 37 years of service in the Massachusetts court system, Mattapoisett resident Ed Doherty has retired from the law and is moving onto laughs. The 71-year-old former Clerk-Magistrate of the Wrentham District Court is taking his...

Greetings! New holiday play to open at the Marion Art Center

Frank Mitchell Scanzilla (left) plays Phil Gorski, Andy's father. Andy is played by Arturo Ferreiro (right). Photos by Mari Huglin

MARION — Hectic holiday households are reflected on stage at the Marion Art Center’s new play. “Greetings!” will run at the MAC from Thursday, Dec. 11 to Sunday, Dec. 14 with a 7:30 p.m. show each day, and an additional 2 p.m matinee Sunday....

Sippican Choral Society to sing a snowy song

The choir warms up their vocals before heading into a song.

MARION — Audiences can wander through winter wonderlands with the Sippican Choral Society at the group's winter show as it closes out its 60th anniversary celebration. This annual holiday concert, to be held Sunday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. will include...

Good things come in small packages at the Marion Art Center holiday gift gallery

A suncatcher dangles in the window.

MARION — The Marion Art Center hosted a new gallery opening with a twist: Guests can take art right off the wall and bring it straight home after buying it. Saturday, Nov. 22, the Marion Art Center opened a new exhibit featuring small works of art,...

‘Awesome Autumn’ spotlights stories and seasons

Storyteller Jackson Gillman performs in Mattapoisett. Photos by Grace Ann Natanawan

MATTAPOISETT — Beneath the golden autumn leaves, acclaimed storyteller Jackson Gillman warmed the hearts of children and adults with his immersive storytelling at the Oliver Wendell Holmes barn foundation in Mattapoisett. Gillman celebrated the...

Marion native to perform with Airmen of Note

Master Sergeant Kristian Baarsvik of Marion. Source: Philip Sanborn

NEW BEDFORD — Marion native and professional saxophonist Master Sergeant Kristian Baarsvik will perform with the reputable U.S. Military band Airmen of Note on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m at New Bedford High School. Sergeant Baarsvik grew up in...

Whodunit? A murder mystery at Old Rochester

Tenley Lane, Gianna Anunziato, Amanda Tomasso and Lincoln Fauteaux are shocked at what they find on stage. Photos by Mari Huglin

MATTAPOISETT — Grab your Sherlock caps and magnifying glass to solve the crime within a crime at the new Old Rochester Regional High School fall comedy play. Running over the weekend of Nov. 20 to Nov. 23, this play within a play will explore who...

An artsy affair at the Mattapoisett Museum Craft Fair

Artists filled the Mattapoisett Museums with crafts and goods to share. Photos by Mari Huglin

MATTAPOISETT — Crafters and shoppers came from across the Tri-town to check out the annual Mattapoisett Museum Craft fair, which hosted approximately 20 vendors selling handmade, unique items from jewelry, to blankets, to walking sticks. On...

‘Tis the season to see the Tri-County Symphonic Band

The Sippican School Choir rehearses with the Tri-County Symphonic Band in 2023. Photo by Sawyer Smook-Pollitt

MARION — Family-friendly fun, festive music and free admission are just a few things to look forward to at the Annual Children’s Christmas Concert at Sippican School — featuring the Tri-County Symphonic Band. On Sunday, Dec. 14 at 1:30 p.m., the...

Flying the flag: Marion artist proposes nautical art display along Front Street

A design draft for Mike Malone's proposed art installation. Source: Mike Malone

MARION — While jogging through Marion, designer and artist Mike Malone was inspired to create a nautical art display that represents the maritime history of the town. “I was jogging through the village and I was like, ‘We should do something that’s...

The ‘Proof’ is in the players: new play opens at the Marion Art Center

Rick Sherburne (right) directs Oliver Asker who plays Hal in "Proof". Photos by Mari Huglin

MARION — “I just found that the whole thing was just so human, so touching,” said Marion resident Pippa Asker who attended a dress rehearsal of the Marion Art Center’s new play, “Proof”. Directed by Rick Sherburne of Sandwich, “Proof” is a play...