The Local Seen

The Company Theatre Presents the World Premiere of “Baby Jane"
2024-10-13 15:00, 2024-10-12 19:30, 2024-10-11 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Company Theater, 30 Accord Park Drive, Norwell, MA, 02061, United States
The Company Theater is proud to announce the world premiere of Baby Jane, a suspenseful and chilling stage adaptation based on the book by Henry Farrell and inspired by the iconic 1962 film What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? starring Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. This thrilling production will transport audiences to the decaying Hollywood mansion of former child star Jane Hudson and her wheelchair-bound sister, Blanche.

Set against the backdrop of fading stardom, Baby Jane delves into the twisted memories and dark secrets that haunt the Hudson sisters. Jane, once a darling of the silver screen, now an aging recluse, is obsessed with reviving her long-lost career. As her desperate attempt to return to the spotlight intensifies, her fragile mental state begins to unravel —leading to a chilling confrontation with her sister Blanche, whose own secrets remain locked in their shared past.

This stage version is a world premiere production. With a gripping storyline, psychological tension, and suspenseful twists, audiences are sure to be captivated from start to finish.

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Opening Reception Visual Inverse 2024: Words & Images in Conversation
2024-10-13 13:30 | Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North Street, Plymouth, MA, United States
22 poets interpret 22 artworks.
Reading and Opening Reception
On Exhibit October 9 – 20th
$10 suggested donation

Joe Avati - When I Was Your Age Comedy Show Tour at Plymouth Memorial Hall
2024-10-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Plymouth Memorial Hall, 83 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Internationally known comic Joe Avati will be making a tour stop at Plymouth Memorial Hall on Friday October 11th. When I Was Your Age is his latest show, and is a humorous perspective on how the world has changed since he was a teenager in the 1980’s. This is a clean, G-rated comedy event, so bring the whole family down for a night of observational fun on the generational differences in communication from Boomer to Zoomers, Gen-x, Y, and Z. – a topic everyone can get a good humored chuckle out of. Visit the Eventbrite page to get your tickets.

An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe at Hedge House
2024-10-11 19:00 - 20:15, 2024-10-10 19:00 - 20:15 | Hedge House, 126 Water Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
During the height of the Victorian spiritualist movement, Plymouth’s own Lizzie Doten became a national celebrity, reciting poetry to large audiences that she claimed was dictated to her from beyond the grave—by the ghost of Edgar Allan Poe!
Join us for this immersive experience at the historic Hedge House. Hear dramatic readings of Poe’s tales of mystery and the macabre. Perhaps even meet Lizzie Doten and attend to her stories of communing with the enigmatic Mr. Poe.
The program lasts approximately 45 minutes and will begin every 15 minutes from 7 pm to 8:15 pm. This program is not recommended for children under 13.
Tickets: Nonmembers: $15 per person; Plymouth Antiquarian Society members: $10 per person.
To purchase tickets (and select your arrival time) online click here. To purchase tickets by phone, call 508-746-0012.

Past the Cemetery Gate - Adams Center Kingston Public Library
2024-10-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Adams Center – KPL, 33 Summer Street, Kingston, 02364, United States
Founder of The Gravestone Girls, Brenda Sullivan will be at the Adams Center in Kingston on October 10th for “Past the Cemetery Gate” – a 90-minute presentation that will shed light on final resting places as a valuable resource for learning about his and herstories, cultures, and genealogy. Dig into how to read a cemetery through headstone art and inscriptions, the landscape, and geology of stones. Sponsored by the Kingston Public Library, the the talk will run from 6pm to 8pm. Visit the website to register.

Lee McColgan's A House Restored at Pilgrim Hall Museum
2024-10-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Pilgrim Hall Museum, 75 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
If the walls of historic houses could talk, they might relate stories of mold, broken bricks, cracked foundations and rotten frames imposed on their structure by the passing of time. They’d also likely warn of the unforeseen issues and immense challenges found in restoration projects. On Thursday October 10th, the Pilgrim Hall Speaker Series welcomes Lee McColgan, author of the book A House Restored: The Tragedies and Triumphs of Saving a New England Colonial. In an engaging two-hour presentation, he will share his personal journey – a house restoration project that changed the course of his life, prompting him to leave his job in finance to become a specialist in historical restoration contracting, preserving historic buildings, houses and properties across all time periods. His book is a memoir steeped in history, chronicling the painstaking but ultimately rewarding restoration of his 300-year-old South Shore home. The presentation is from 6pm to 8pm at the Pilgrim Hall Museum at 75 Court Street in Plymouth. Tickets are $10 for non-members, $5 for members and free to students with a valid ID.

Duxbury Library Adult Art Club Fall Series - Blockprinting
2024-10-10 13:30 - 14:30 | Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St, Duxbury, MA, MA, 02332, United States
An intro class. Learn about the art of blockprinting and make your own mini stamp print!
Registration required. Register through the library’s website HERE
This class is intended for adults aged 18+

Project Trinitē's Bē Inspired! at Spire Center
2024-10-09 18:00 | Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25 1/2 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Project Trinitē is a non-profit organization whose mission is to connect remote communities with global employment opportunities through cost-effective globally connected work centers. Learn more at Be Inspired, a fun fundraiser at the Spire Center on Wednesday October 9th at 6pm. Enjoy live music from band Despite Dwight, a silent auction, the bar and tapas while learning about Project Trinite directly from the people who have been involved in developing their inaugural sites in Kenya and Haiti.Tickets are a $50 donation per person and can be purchased at projecttrinite.org.

Minecraft Hangout at Kingston Public Library
2024-10-09 17:30 - 18:30 | Kingston Public Library, 6 Green Street, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
Kids aged 6 through 11 who love Minecraft are invited to the Kingston Public Library for the best block party ever – a Minecraft Hangout! Come to build, explore, seek revenge against creepers and have some fun playing the game alongside other fans. It is happening on Wednesday October 9th from 5:30 to 6:30 in the Children’s Activities Room. This is a hang-out and not an instructional event, so players will bring their own portable device charged and ready to play. The Minecraft Hangout will take place on October 9th from 5:30-6:30. Register through the library’s website.

An Afternoon of Poems by Robert Frost performed by Stephen Collins
2024-10-09 14:30 - 16:00 | The Center, Duxbury, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
Duxbury Free Library together with the Duxbury Senior Center are pleased to present “An Afternoon of Poems by Robert Frost” on Wednesday, October 9th at 2:30 pm. This unique, interactive performance by Stephen Collins will first introduce the life of this complex, dichotomous, and often misunderstood poet, and then invite participants to join a discussion of a selection of Frost’s poems. The poems to be discussed are “A Tuft of Flowers”, “Mending Wall”, “Birches”, “After Apple Picking”, “Acquainted with the Night” and “Desert Places.” The performance will end with Collins doing a dramatic reading of “The Death of the Hired Man.” The show is about an hour and a half long and will be at the Duxbury Senior Center at 10 Mayflower Street in Duxbury. Please register through the Senior Center’s website.

The Influence of Dolley Madison at Pembroke Public Library
2024-10-08 18:30 - 19:45 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
Experience the often overlooked but extremely significant First Lady brought to life at the Pembroke Public Library on Tuesday, October 8th in Quaker Girl Takes Washington’s Center Stage: The Influence of Dolley Madison. Janet Parnes of Historical Portrayals by Lady J will portray the wit, charm and resourcefulness that helped this Washington high society woman unite a divided congress, inspire new standards of decorum, introduce women into the politics of the day and earn the respect of military and civilian communities. And while it is true that the elegant Mrs. Madison was also a snuff aficionado, please know that no snuff will be snuffed on the premises during the show, which runs from 6:30 to 7:45 PM. Visit the library’s website to learn more.

Farmers Market at Rye Tavern
2024-10-07 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-30 11:00 - 14:00 | Rye Tavern, 517 Old Sandwich Road, Plymouth, MA, United States
Monday is funday at The Farmers Market at Rye Tavern. Every Monday through October, come “shop, eat and relax” from 11am until 2pm at a woman-owned, classic New England Farmers market held on the patio of this cozy, quaint and historic space that has been a tavern serving the area since 1792. You will find friendly local vendors offering thoughtful, unique products, live music and cocktails. A special Rye Tavern market lunch is served until 3pm. The Farmers Market at Rye Tavern is at 517 Old Sandwich Road in Plymouth.

Art Complex Museum Concert Series - Pianist Ana Glig and Flutist Carl Gutowski
2024-10-06 16:00 - 17:30 | Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden St, Duxbury
Free and open to the public! On October 6th, The Sunday afternoon concert series at The Art Complex Museum will present Georgian-American pianist Ana Glig (Gligvashvili), recipient of the Alfred Cortot prize at the Tbilisi International Piano Competition for the best interpretation of romantic music. She has performed internationally in Europe and the United States in solo and chamber settings, lives in Cape Cod and is currently Music Director at the First United Methodist Church in Chatham. Also featured will be flutist Carl Gutowski, who has been performing in solo and chamber music settings for over 30 years–including recent performances at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall, the Cultural Center of Cape Cod; the Cape Cod Museum of Art; and the National Opera Center in New York. The 90 minute concert begins at 4pm. Seating is on a first come first serve basis, so we recommend arriving early to secure your seat.

Kickoff to Seaside Trail StoryWalk to Tidy by Emily Gravett
2024-10-05 10:00
The book Tidy by award winning author Emily Gravett has environmental preservation and sustainability at its heart. On Saturday October 5th, Tidy will be transformed into an immersive StoryWalk experience along the North Plymouth Seaside Trail, the 1.2 mile path connecting Nelson and Cordage Parks. Kicking off at Nelson Park at 10:00 AM, you will be able to walk along the trail while learning about all the elements and wildlife that surround you as you also follow the story of Pete the badger, whose need for neatness causes a chain reaction of environmental consequences. StoryWalk will be up until Monday, November 4th. The trail is both stroller and wheelchair friendly!
This Story Walk project is a partnership between Plymouth Public Library, Plymouth Open Space Committee, Sustainable Plymouth and Plymouth’s Department of Energy and Environment.

Spiritual Readings and Tarot Cards: A Spooner House Fundraiser
2024-10-04 17:00 - 19:00
The future is written in the cards and they’re telling us that you should not miss Friday, October 4th– the final Friday of the Plymouth Antiquarian Society’s Spiritual Readings and Tarot Cards fundraiser for the Spooner House! From 5 to 7pm spiritual organizations Go Beyond the Gates, Kindred Spirits and Silver Moon Tarot will be performing tarot card readings in the beautiful setting of the Spooner House Museum. Our crystal ball is revealing that space is limited so visit plymouthantiquarian dot org. to get your tickets. All proceeds go towards preserving the Spooner House Museum.

The Native American Artifacts from the Alden First Site Reanalysis
2024-10-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St, Duxbury, MA, MA, 02332, United States
On Wednesday October 2nd Archaeologist Dan Zoto will be at the Duxbury Free Library to present: The Native American Artifacts from the Alden First Site: A Reanalysis. Dan will discuss a recent project that revisited the almost 2000 Native American artifacts excavated during Roland Robbins’ 1960 dig at the 17th century site of John and Priscilla Alden’s home– a collection of artifacts that reveals more than 8000 years of habitation by Indigenous peoples. The process of identifying and dating the objects will be explained, and what they reveal about Native life in Duxbury before and after Europeans arrived. The talk begins at 7pm and can be attended in person at the library, or virtually via Zoom. To register, please visit the events section of the Alden House website.

Pokémon Club at Kingston Public Library
2024-10-02 15:15 - 15:55 | Kingston Public Library, 6 Green Street, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
Gotta catch them all! Starting Wednesday October 2nd, the Kingston Public Library is inviting all Pokémon fans ages 7 and up to travel and explore the world of Pokémon with other trainers. Each week will have something different and fun to do related to Pokémon, so, come out and be with your Pokémon friends! Pokémon Club runs from 3:15 to 3:55 in the Teen Room. For questions, feel free to email librarian Cat Dwyer at cdwyer@kingston.ocln.org

Write Your Own Story Kids Workshop with Erin Petti at Plymouth Public Library
2024-10-01 16:30 - 17:30 | Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St, Plymouth, 02360, United States
What makes a good story? is the compelling question that will launch Write Your Own Story, a fun creative writing workshop led by middle grade author Erin Petti on Tuesday October 1st at 4:30pm at the Plymouth Public Library. Geared for kids grades 4 through 6, workshoppers will explore the process of crafting a story by creating a world populated with heroes and monsters of their own design. This hour-long workshop promises spark inspiration that will go beyond the walls of the Craft Room at the Library! Please register ahead of time through the Plymouth Public Library’s website. And if you want to borrow and take home an example of stellar storytelling, be sure to check out Erin’s books – The Peculiar Haunting of Thelma Bee, and Thelma Bee in Toil and Trouble–both available at the library!

Fall Harvest Fair at Soule Homestead
2024-09-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Soule Homestead, 46 Soule Street, Middleborough, MA, 02346, United States
On September 28th, head to the farm for a bountiful day of fresh food, hayrides, fun family activities, and farm festivities. There will be a Crantastic Bog exhibit from the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association as well as a cranberry sensory bin with cranberries from Bogside Acres. Expect a sawmill demonstration, a sheep dog demonstration, hot food and local craft beer from Harper Lane Brewery, a raffle and silent auction. The special kids’ area will offer crafts and activities for the littles, and the chance to help plant 2025’s garlic harvest in the Children’s Garden. Shop Local artisans and crafters, whose wares include specialty items from handmade soap to honey, and quilted goods to glass art. The music stage will be lit up with live music from artists Tyler Levs, Lainey Dionne and Friends, Mark T. Small and The Valerie Baretto Band. The Harvest Fair runs from 10:00AM to 4:00 PM – Presale tickets are available now – all proceeds go to support the Farm. Soule Homestead is at 46 Soule Street in Middleborough.

Sheriff McDonald's Free Family Farm Festival & Plymouth Health and Wellness Fair
2024-09-28 10:00 - 13:00 | The Farm, 74 Obery Street, Plymouth, MA, United States
Plymouth County Sheriff McDonald has a farm— and on this farm he will host the annually anticipated Free Family Farm Festival. On Saturday September 28th,
Come on down to enjoy a free hayrides, a petting zoo, craft activities, and the chance to see and “Touch a Truck” for kids. Don’t miss the sale on pumpkins and chrysanthemums, or the exciting demonstration featuring police K9’s showing off their heroic working dog skills. The People of the First Light, the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe will present a performance and exhibition you’ll want to see. To make the day even more jampacked, The Sheriff’s Farm is happy to be partnering with Plymouth’s Fifth Annual Health and Wellness Fair, organized by BID Plymouth and the Plymouth Public Library. Free and Happening at the library, that will have activities for kids, there will be music, food, a cooking demonstration and mobile farmers market, health education and resources, risk assessment, fingerprinting and ID for kids and seniors, and fun activities for kids. Sounds like some perfect fall family fun. Both fair and festival run from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. on the 28th.

Historic Duxbury House Tour - by Duxbury Rural and Historical Society
2024-09-27 10:00 - 14:00
The Duxbury Rural and Historical Society is inviting you to take a stroll back in time! The Historic Duxbury House Tour is a unique opportunity to tour the historic homes and grounds of five private residents, with each house stemming from a distinct era in the history of Duxbury. A detailed brochure will be given to each attendee with information about the history of these houses and the souls that lived within these homes’ walls. There will also be objects on display from the DRHS collection, adding further nuance to the stories of these historical domiciles. All proceeds gained from this special tour will go towards the restoration, maintenance and improvements of Duxbury Rural and Historical Society properties. This event takes place On Friday September 27th, from 10am to 2pm, Tickets must be acquired in advance and can be purchased at duxburyhistory.org

Aging Well With Your Pets at Pembroke Council on Aging
2024-09-27 09:00 - 10:00 | Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke, MA
Was John Muir talking about family pets when he said, “Any glimpse into the life of an animal quickens our own and makes it so much the larger and better in every way,”? As we age with our furry family members, it is imperative to plan for their future as we would any other loved one, and on Friday September 27th, Dr. J Paige Graziano will be at the Pembroke Council on Aging for “Aging Well with Your Pets,”. She’ll discuss the immense benefits of sharing your life with a pet when you are a senior, methods for making pet care more affordable and accessible, and aftercare planning for your pet should your time come before theirs does. Dr Graziano will also be talking about some unique pet ownership opportunities. The discussion starts at 9am and you can RSVP by calling 781 294-8220.

Life & Lyrics Concert and Podcast Series with Cara Brindisi
2024-09-26 19:30 - 21:00 | Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25 1/2 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
With special guest Munk Duane.
Doors at 6:30, Concert at 7:30. Podcast at 8pm
Every last Thursday of the month in front of the purple curtain!
A performer throughout New England for over a decade and a recent contestant on ‘The Voice’, Cara Brindisi is happily calling Plymouth, MA her new home!
To learn more about the local music scene and to invite some of her out-of-town favorites, she has teamed up with the historic Spire Center to create a monthly concert AND podcast series!
Get to know Cara and her guest artists on a different level as she interviews them not only on their songs and life in music, but also the less told stories of their lives…

Senior Mass Action Council Informational Program AND Root Beer Float Party at Pembroke COA
2024-09-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke, MA
Would you like to know more about the Massachusetts Senior Action Council? Visit the Pembroke Council on Aging at 2:00 pm on Thursday, September 26th, for an informational talk highlighting the advocacy work of MSAC and providing insights and valuable information exploring how the Medicare Savings Program can benefit you. And since everything is made better with the addition of a sweet treat, you will be happy to hear this program doubles as a Root Beer Float party! Gain some information, foster connections with other seniors, and enjoy the best beer to have on a sinking boat – because root beer floats.

Free Basic Computer Classes Kingston Library - Identifying Internet Scams and Fake News
2024-09-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Kingston Public Library, 6 Green Street, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
If your computer skills could use some merciful help, you’ll be interested in The Kingston Public Library’s series of free Basic Computer Classes. The series will close out on September 26th with “Identifying Internet Scams and Fake News.” The classes are from 2pm to 3pm each week. There is space for five people, and you can register through the library’s website. This is a series that includes all four classes. For more information, please contact Steven Miller, Reference Librarian, (781) 585-0517 x6272

Plymouth Pride Planning Meeting
2024-09-25 19:00 | Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St, Plymouth, 02360, United States
Plymouth Pride Planning meetings will be on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7pm through July 2025. Exceptions are Aug, Nov and Dec which will be on the 4th Monday.
Meetings will be at the main branch of the Plymouth Public Library.
All are welcome to join and share ideas. Plymouth Pride needs a team to keep our events going strong!
