In December 1773, Boston was a tinderbox ready to burn. The Tea Tax implemented earlier that year had the Sons of Liberty group and other concerned citizens up in arms over yet another attempt by British Parliament to usurp their rights as freeborn Englishman. In desperation, they turned to “mother Plymouth” for assistance. Only too […]
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Bright idea transforms Brewster Gardens into a holiday attraction
If you’re on the waterfront or Main Street Extension after dark, it’s hard to miss the welcoming glow of the holiday lights display that’s turned part of Brewster Gardens into a wonderland this month. The display, called Light the Night, is the bright idea of Christine de la Torre, owner of Sprezzatura Boutique at 1 […]
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Weathervane Theatre blows into Memorial Hall
An award-winning theater company will bring two holiday-themed shows to Memorial Hall on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 16-17. The company, Weathervane Theatre, based in Whitefield, NH, will stage its own productions – “Who’s Holiday!” and “Winter Wonderettes.” “We want to expand the brand,” said artistic director Ethan Paulini. “We’re doing some Christmas shows that have […]
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Let there be lights, and more
The weather was damp, but not enough to dampen spirits during Friday’s annual tree lighting festivities downtown, which attracted throngs of people looking to get in the holiday spirit. The event also included live music, arts and crafts, hay rides, Santa, and the Winter Lights 5k road race – which was more hectic than usual because of […]
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This holiday film classic makes for ‘wonderful’ live theater
Remember “Every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings”? It’s one of the heart-over-head verities of the seasonal favorite film “It’s a Wonderful Life.” And every other year, audiences in Plymouth have an opportunity to see a lively, boundary-pushing radio play version of the popular seasonal tale that teaches how much difference a single […]
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Get ready to light up downtown
The annual holiday tree lighting festivities always draw an energetic and large crowd to downtown Plymouth. Besides the lighting itself, there will be a lot going on, including live music, arts and crafts, hay rides, face painting, the popular Winter Lights 5k road race, and – naturally – an appearance by Santa Claus. With Main […]
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Holiday season in Plymouth gets off to a classic start
It’s been 10 years since the Pilgrim Festival Chorus has performed a holiday seasonal classic composed by one of the last century’s recognized musical giants, Benjamin Britten. The piece is “Ceremony of Carols,” and it will be joined by similarly well-loved works by John Rutter and Conrad Susa in a Christmas season program to be […]
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Thanksgiving’s ‘hometown’ has things to do, places to go
This may be the week for a pilgrimage. Pilgrim Hall, the nation’s first public museum, has stories to tell about the Pilgrims and the region’s earlier inhabitants, the Wampanoag people who helped them survive that first hard year. The museum is currently showing a new exhibition entitled “Real/Mythic: People of Early Plymouth.” Originally planned for […]
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Everyone loves a Thanksgiving parade photo
Pictures from the 2023 Plymouth Thanksgiving parade. If you’re interested in purchasing photos, contact Jim Curran at jim@jimcurran.com.