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View digital illustrations produced by the imagination at the Mattapoisett Library
MATTAPOISETT — Art inspired by imagination alone, with some help from a common tech device, will be on display at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. During August, the library will present a new digital art exhibit called “Digital Illustrations”...
Recycled art to be put on display at Mattapoisett Public Library
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett sustainability partnership will host its third annual RE-ART show from Aug. 27 to Aug. 31 at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. “Recycling has led to the emergence of an artistic movement inspiring many artists to...
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MATTAPOISETT — On the fourth night of Harbor Days my true love gave to me — a nautical hand-painted buoy. Many couples, friends and families gathered at Shipyard Park on the evening of Thursday, July 18 and left in need of a washcloth and soap...
Marion Art Center to hold auditions for ‘modern day dark comedy’
MARION — The Marion Art Center will be holding open auditions for a play that’s been touted as a modern day dark comedy about a historical tragedy. Auditions for “Becky Nurse of Salem,” written by Sarah Ruhl and directed by Brienne Riccio, will be...
New songs by late Marion teen premiere at music festival
MARION — Nolan Gibbons — already an accomplished musician and performer as a teen — used to say, “Mom, dad, look what I made.” Before Nolan died at 15, his parents Sheila and Warren Gibbons had watched him grow as an artist. But four years after he...
Buzzards Bay Musicfest chamber music night hits all the right notes
MARION — The hair of Claudio Jaffé’s bow tore during the third movement of the opening piece at the Buzzard Bay Musicfest’s second night. The thin broken threads at each end of the bow swung wildly as the cellist performed. When Jaffé introduced...
‘Enormous treat’ kicks off 2024 Buzzards Bay Musicfest
MARION — Buzzards Bay Musicfest President Sally Conkright took the stage just before the start of the 26th rendition of the five-day long festival on Wednesday, July 10 and told the abundant opening night crowd “You’re going to have a lot of ear...
Under fog and fireworks, Marion Concert Band commences season
MARION — With dense fog shrouding fireworks from visibility, sound took center stage Sunday, July 7 at Silvershell Beach. There was, of course, the sustained booms of fireworks launched into hiding amidst a haze. But there was also the music of the...
‘A spectacular setting’: Concert series to bring world-class musicians to Marion
MARION — For five days in July, Marion becomes a hub of music as the Buzzards Bay Musicfest brings renowned performers from across the world to Sippican Harbor. The free concert series — which will run from Wednesday, July 10 to Sunday, July 14 —...
‘This is my favorite event’: Bicentennial Park gets colorful makeover
MARION — The phone at the Marion Art Center was ringing consistently throughout the morning of Saturday, July 6, with Tri-Town residents all wondering the same thing. “We had probably 20 phone calls this morning,” said Director Jodi Stevens. “People...
Independence Day eve concert opens Mattapoisett Town Band season
MATTAPOISETT — A ceiling of light blue sky blended to a stripe of violet-orange over the tree line across Mattapoisett Harbor as the music came to an end. For an hour and a half, listeners encircled the gazebo in Shipyard Park as the Mattapoisett...
Buzzards Bay Musicfest Swing Band to ‘pay homage to three jazz masters’
MARION — The Buzzards Bay Musicfest Swing Band has delighted audiences with jazz from different eras, genres, styles and origins since its inception in 2017. “The commonality is the energetic and experienced approach of the instrumentalists as they...
Marion Concert Band to perform weekly through summer
MARION — The Marion Concert Band has announced its schedule for the 2024 summer. Directed by Tobias Monte, the band begins the season Saturday, July 6 at Silvershell Beach at the Independence Day fireworks show. All other concerts begin at 7 p.m. at...
Buzzards Bay Musicfest to feature four ‘outstanding soloists’
MARION — A free five-day concert in Marion will feature four “outstanding soloists.” The 2024 Buzzards Bay Musicfest is Wednesday, July 10 to Sunday, July 14. On Wednesday, July 10 at 7:30 p.m., Cynthia Raim will be performing Beethoven’s “Piano...
Five programs to be featured at Buzzards Bay Musicfest
The 2024 Buzzards Bay Musicfest will feature five very different programs and a new 7:30 p.m. start time for the evening concerts. The festival will also open its doors on Wednesday, July 10 at 2 p.m. to give visitors a chance to experience an open...
Outdoor artisanal art market to return to Marion
MARION — The Marion Art Center’s annual outdoor artisan market returns this summer. Arts in the Park will be Saturday, July 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Bicentennial Park, across the street from the Marion Art Center. A rain date is scheduled for...
Marion Art Center to exhibit works of local artist, 40 years after first gallery
MARION — The works of a Marion resident spanning 40 years will be presented in a gallery honoring 40 years of exhibiting at the Marion Art Center. “Nancy Dyer Mitton: A Survey, 1984-2024” will run from July 6 to August 9. There will be an artist’s...
Trio to perform at Marion Art Center
MARION — A three-member group will perform at the Marion Music Center for a night of music. David Mitton returns to the MAC stage Friday, June 28 with his band The Nomadic Trio, featuring Stefano Battaglia on bass and Miki Matsuki on drums. A...
Musicians from across world to come to Marion for musicfest
MARION — Musicians from across the world will be performing at Buzzards Bay Musicfest, a free five-day concert at Tabor Academy in Marion. The 26th iteration of the musicfest will be Wednesday, July 10 to Sunday, July 14. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m...
Dunseith Gardens hosts ‘very nice morning’ of poetry
MATTAPOISETT — In front of the gazebo at Dunseith Gardens, lines of poetry cut through the din of traffic. Poets and listeners gathered at the grassy spot on the morning of Monday, June 12 for “Poetry at the Park” held by the Mattapoisett Land Trust...
‘The Minotaur’ puts modern spin on ancient myth
MARION — As the ancient Greek story goes, the Minotaur was the son of the queen of Crete, half-bull, half-man. He was imprisoned within the maze structure of the Labyrinth, where he fed on humans. Theseus, the prince of Athens, killed him with the...
Tri-County Symphonic Band to perform concert of Broadway music
MARION — The Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, will present a concert featuring music written for “The Great White Way” entitled “Broadway Showstoppers” on Sunday, June 9. Music from Broadway composers Richard Rodgers...
Artists to illustrate Massachusetts island
The Marion Art Center is taking artists on an island adventure on Saturday, June 22. Artists will travel from New Bedford to Cuttyhunk Island in Gosnold to paint original portraits from various locations on the island for the annual Cuttyhunk Plein...
Learn a Japanese form of art at the Mattapoisett Library
MATTAPOISETT — On Tuesday, June 11 at 5:30 p.m., the Mattapoisett Library will host Karen Charbonneau Zukas from the New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium. Karen will guide participants through the intricate art of Tatakizome, an ancient Japanese...
Jump around with Jumpin’ Juba at the Mattapoisett Library
On Tuesday, June 25th at 6:30 p.m., join the Mattapoisett Library for an evening of blues-based roots-rock and classic rock with the band Jumpin’ Juba. Jumpin’ Juba features Steve Hurl on electric finger-style and slide guitar with vocals, and Dave...
Old Rochester student artwork exhibited at reception for AP, honors art courses
MARION — Lexi Lord, a soon-graduating senior at Old Rochester Regional High School, had never used oil paint before. Yet after having taken AP Art this year, Lord now has oil paintings displayed inside Uncle Jon’s Coffee in Marion. A reception was...
Marion Art Center opens new exhibit with works of two painters
MARION — Mary Moquin spends part of the year in a small cottage on a peninsula in Barnstable called Sandy Neck. She sits and watches the sun. Colors change, and time goes by. Moquin paints images of the dune shacks nearby. Moquin’s paintings as well...
Poetry in the park
MATTAPOISETT — On Monday, June 17, local poets are invited to gather and share their work at “Poetry in the Park”, hosted by Mattapoisett Land Trust. The event will start at 10 a.m. in Dunseith Gardens, home to Salty the Seahorse. Poets that will be...
Artistic skills to bloom at Marion Art Center
MARION — The Marion Art Center will be filled with cookie decorating, watercolor art, and flower pressing during this year’s Art in Bloom series from Thursday, June 13 to Saturday, June 15. The Marion Art Center will display floral arrangements...
Painting exhibit coming to walls of Marion Art Center
MARION – Painters Robert Abele and Mary Moquin will be exhibiting their work at the Marion Art Center, kicking off with an opening reception on Friday, May 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibit will run until June 28 and will encompass the annual Art in...
Marion Art Center to present ‘The Minotaur’
MARION -– The Marion Art Center announces the presentation of The Minotaur, written by Anna Ziegler and directed by Kate Sorensen. A present-day version of a classic Greek myth, The Minotaur is a contemporary take on love, honor, and human...
‘Let it rip’: Chainsaw artist carves animal out of wood at Marion Art Center
MARION — Water and wood chips both fell from the air as spectators gathered through rain to watch a particularly distinctive art demonstration May 18 outside the Marion Art Center. As part of the ArtWeek SouthCoast festival, the Marion Art Center...
Marion native to sing with Tri-County Symphonic Band at pops show
MARION — The Tri-County Symphonic Band announced that a Marion native will sing with the group during its 21st annual pops concert. Heather Corrigan will join the Tri-County Symphonic Band at “Broadway Showstoppers” June 9 at Tabor Academy. A Tabor...
Exhibition by local artists group opens at Marion Council on Aging
MARION — An oil painting of a pair of pears might be the talk of the Marion Council on Aging during May and June. The painting by Wareham resident Susan Youngs hangs at the Marion Council on Aging in the Cushing Community Center as part of an art...
Old Colony stage gets colorful for ‘Clue’ debut
ROCHESTER — Mystery is afoot at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School. The school’s theater company debuted “Clue” on Friday, May 10 and followed up with two additional shows on Saturday, May 11. The play is based on a popular board...
Auditions for summer production of ‘Baskerville’ coming to Marion Art Center
MARION — Bring acting chops to open auditions for a summer production at the Marion Art Center. Five actors are sought to take on multiple roles in Ken Ludwig’s “Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery,” directed by Kate Fishman for nine performances...
Tickets available for Tri-County Symphonic Band’s ‘Benefit Pops’
MARION — Ticket sales have begun for the Tri-County Symphonic Band’s annual Benefit Pops Concert. The theme of the show will be “Broadway Showstoppers.” The concert will be held on Sunday, June 9 at 2 p.m. at Tabor Academy in Marion. General...
‘Clue’ to debut at Old Colony
ROCHESTER — In the mood for a good mystery? Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School will be presenting “Clue” in the coming weeks. The show will premiere on Friday, May 10 at 7 p.m. Two shows will follow on Saturday, May 11, at 3 p.m...
Buzzards Bay Musicfest to return for 26th concert series
MARION — Tabor Academy will play host to the Buzzards Bay Musicfest from July 10-14 in the Fireman Performing Arts Center at Hoyt Hall. The 26th rendition of the event will feature five concerts that are free to the public. The series of shows will...
‘Songs of Solace’ aims to uplift Tri-Town community
MARION — The Wickenden Chapel at Tabor Academy will sound reminiscent of Paris in the late nineteenth century on Sunday, May 5 as the Sippican Choral Society will perform “Songs of Solace,” their 2024 spring concert. The concert will feature music...
Six events coming to Marion Art Center for ArtWeek SouthCoast
MARION — ArtWeek SouthCoast returns to the Marion Art Center with six events during the regional festival scheduled May 9 to 19. ArtWeek SouthCoast is a 10-day event celebrating the arts with offerings in communities from Fall River to Wareham. The...
Tri-Town writers and artists share work in latest issue of ‘Sippizine’
The latest issue of “Sippizine” includes the work of ten writers and artists from across the South Coast. The community culture journal, launched in 2023, encourages South Coast residents to interpret an idea from many perspectives. The theme of...
Marion Art Center announces three summer youth programs
MARION — The Marion Art Center will be holding three programs this summer for children of different ages. For kids ages 4 to 9, the Marion Art Center is offering “ArtStart,” a weekly program of arts and craft, theater, music, games and storytelling...
Sippican Choral Society to perform ‘Songs of Solace’
MARION — Join the Sippican Choral Society in Wickenden Chapel Sunday, May 5 at 4 p.m. for “Songs of Solace.” The program features French composer Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem in D Minor, a work that was performed at the composer’s own funeral in 1924 and...
‘It’s like a celebration.’ Painting exhibition opens at Marion Art Center
MARION — Locals flocked to the Marion Art Center on Saturday, April 13 to get a glimpse at a new collection of artwork lining the walls. A reception for the opening of the new exhibit, which features pieces by Bernie Klim, a Mattapoisett resident,...
Grab a take home kit for April Vacation
MATTAPOISETT — Looking for April Vacation activities? The Mattapoisett Free Public Library will be offering take home kits for use from Friday, April 12 to Saturday, April 20 while supplies last. Choose between a ladybug kit or a bird kite kit. Each...
Painting exhibit coming to walls of Marion Art Center
MARION — Between Saturday, April 13 and Friday, May 17, take a look at paintings done by Joshua Baptista and Bernie Klim on display at the Marion Art Center. An opening reception for the exhibition will be held on Saturday, April 13 from 3 to 5 p.m...
Shop, sell art materials at first ever Marion ‘YArt’ sale
MARION — It’s a yard sale. It’s an art sale. It’s a “YArt” sale. The Marion Art Center will host its first ever “YArt” Sale Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the multipurpose room at Sippican Elementary School. Come shop for lightly used...
Learn how to Photoshop with Marion Art Center workshop
MARION — For those looking to unleash their creative potential with digital imagery, the Marion Art Center is hosting an introduction to Photoshop class with a local professional photographer. Cathleen Broderick will lead “Introduction to Photoshop...
Old Rochester’s ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ shows new side of drama club
MATTAPOISETT – There’s more to musical theater than princes, Shakespeare and helpless ingénues. It can be dark, fun and can make difficult topics more accessible for audiences of all ages. With Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club’s...
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