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The third annual Plymouth Public Library Foundation’s Garden Tour and Fair, set for Thursday, July 10, promises to be on a par with the first two, according to foundation president Judy Fosdick. The fair – which is free – will take place in the library’s Dr. Richard M. Shiff Garden, at 132 South St., from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The ticketed, self-guided garden tour will take place at five locations throughout Plymouth, from 12 noon to 4 p.m.
Garden tour tickets are $30 before July 10, and $40 on that day. The fundraising is part of the foundation’s effort to improve the garden and provide a space where library users can sit in a serene, shady environment and read, contemplate, or participate in an event. The first two years’ effort allowed for the addition of four shade trees and a circular brick patio and path.
Fosdick said the foundation has hired a professional garden designer, Bob Hoxie of Great Hill Horticultural Services, whose design work will include some long-planting beds and an area for six benches.
The fair will feature volunteers from nonprofit sustainability organizations such as Wildlands Trust, Mass Audubon, and Plymouth’s Open Space Committee. Vendors will offer garden products, and there will be raffles, as well as a silent auction for a handcrafted birdhouse.
Garden tour participants should arrive at the fair first to pick up a program and map for the five gardens.
“Every garden is quite different,” Fosdick said. One boasts a “beautiful teahouse,” another is a “quirky pirate grotto,” and still another has a carefully planned “woodland pond environment.” Each garden will feature an “en plein air” artist painting the flowers, trees, or shrubs.
The fair and tour will take place rain or shine. Tickets for the tour are available here or by calling 508-830-4250, ext. 216.
Monday, June 30
“Historical Women: Abigail Adams,” a live show for children 5 and older, will be presented at the Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St., from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Fehlow Meeting Room. The show centers on the impact “our first second lady” had on the country. The program was developed through a donation from the Jennifer Kane Scholarship and Charitable Trust. Attendees will receive a free book about Adams. The program itself is free, but registration is encouraged. You can do here.
“F1: the Movie” – horrible title, we know – continues at Plimoth Cinema at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave., “F1: The Movie” – horrible title, we know – continues at Plimoth Cinema at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave., through Thursday, July 3. It stars Brad Pitt as an aging racecar driver (does Brad really age?), and features Javier Bardem. “Everything is Going to Be Great” with Allison Janney, Bryan Cranston, and featuring local Academy Award-winning actor Chris Cooper, will also be screening through July 3. It’s the story of a family that moves from Ohio to New Jersey to open a theater. Film times are 4:30 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $12.50, $11 with a club card, $10 for seniors or members, and $8.50 for seniors with a club card.
Tuesday, July 1
Children age 2 and older can bring their stuffed animals for a “sleepover” at the Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St., and enjoy pajama story time in the Fehlow Meeting Room, from 5 to 5:45 p.m. After that, they’ll decorate tags to identify their stuffed animals and tuck them into bed. If you can’t make it to story time, drop off you kid’s stuffed animals at the library for the sleepover anytime between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., or email childrens@plymouth.ocln.org. Pick up your well-rested stuffed animals after 1 p.m. on Wednesday. Register here.
Wednesday, July 2
The Project Arts free summer concert series continues, from 6:30 to 9 p.m, Larsen, a local singer/songwriter. Chris Ballerini will open. Bring your chairs, blankets, and an appetite (food trucks will be parked adjacent to the stage area). More information about Project Arts is available here.
Thursday, July 3
It’s not much of a stretch to start your day and holiday weekend with yoga sponsored by the Plymouth Public Library Foundation, from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m., at the library, 132 South St. Enter through the rear entrance and head to the Fehlow Meeting Room, where a certified yoga instructor will lead you through various poses and relaxation. The suggested donation is $10.
The Plymouth Antiquarian Society welcomes the public to join local historian Joyce Poremski on a guided walk of North Street, exploring the town’s Revolutionary War history, key sites, and the impact of the war on residents. Meet at the Spooner House Museum, 27 North Street, at 1 p.m. Tickets are $15; $10 for members. You can buy them here. Members can email info@plymouthantiquarian.org to get a discount code.
Friday, July 4
This year’s Plymouth Fourth of July theme is “Let Freedom Ring.” The celebration, organized by the all-volunteer July 4 Plymouth group, begins at7 a.m. when members of the Old Colony Club read the Declaration of Independence from atop Cole’s Hill. Next, the 5K road race kicks off at 7:30a.m. from Pilgrim Memorial State Park, 79 Water St. The parade, led by grand marshals Chris and Diane Hart, will start at 9 a.m. from Cordage Park, and continue to Pilgrim Memorial State Park, featuring marching bands, floats, and marchers representing a variety of groups, neighborhoods, clubs, businesses, politicians, and more. Later on, under the direction of conductor Steven Karidoyanes, the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra will perform the Esther and Alcide Ruffini Fourth of July Concert at Pilgrim Memorial Park, beginning at 7:30 p.m. As the orchestra finishes, get ready to view the fireworks display, starting at dusk, or around 9:15 p.m. Most everything you need to know about the events, and how to donate if you wish to help, is available here.
Saturday, July 5
Join Donna Curtin, executive director of Pilgrim Hall Museum, for a free Burial Hill tour, as part of a collaboration between the museum and the Plymouth Antiquarian Society. Meet at the very top of the hill at 1 p.m. for the one-hour tour, which is titled “James Thacher’s War.” Reservations aren’t necessary but wear appropriate shoes. In case of bad weather, check the Facebook page for possible cancelation.
The first Saturday of the month means that Inebri-Arts, in partnership with Plymouth Pride, will present an Arts & Crafts on the Green fair at Plymouth Town Hall Green, 26 Court St., from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fair will feature a variety of local handiwork for sale, including ceramics, paintings, jewelry, and textiles. There will be live music and demonstrations. The family-friendly event is free.
The Americana Theatre Company, Plymouth’s professional theatre company, will present “Peter and the Starcatcher” on select dates through Sunday, July 20, at the Spire. Performances will take place on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. The show is directed by Jesse M. Sullivan; supported by Sarah Troxler, music director; Jenny DaSilva, stage manager; Chris Lowey, costume designer; Heather Crocker, lighting designer; Emily Payson/Pat Dzierzak, sound designer; and Derek Grant Martin, set designer/choreographer. The cast includes Christian Simpson, Abby Kramer, Brendan Hone, Leo Flora, Brian Kenerson, David Friday, Derek Grant Martin, Nick Hancock, Erin Friday, Andre Meservey, and Karly Friday. Developed as a prequel to “Peter Pan” by Disney Theatrical Group, the play depicts a story of adventure, bravery, and the spirit of childhood. Tickets are $45 for adults, $40 for students and seniors. You can order tickets here or by calling 508-591-0282.
Monday, July 7
Circus Minimus will be at the Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St., in the Fehlow Meeting Room, from 1 to 3 p.m. The circus arrives in a suitcase, and it seems all the performers (ringmaster Steve Fitzpatrick, the officious Mervin Merkle, the incredible Bumbilini Family, and more) emerge from inside that case. It’s an interactive show, so the audience plays a part as well. All ages are welcome. Registration is required and you can do so here.
Tuesday, July 8
Learn about fashion of Jazz Age at one of the Plymouth Antiquarian Society’s “Historic Clothing Parlor Talks,” at the Hedge House, 126 Water St., from 2 to 3 p.m. This look at how women’s clothing shifted in the 1920s is part of a series highlighting pieces from the society’s Historic Clothing Collection, which is undergoing considerable work this year. Tickets are $10 for non-members, $5 for members. You can get tickets here, or by writing a check – payable to the Plymouth Antiquarian Society – and mailing to Plymouth Antiquarian Society, P.O. Box 3773, Plymouth, MA, 02361. Members can email info@plymouthantiquarian.org to get a discount code.
The “Summer of Music Series” will return to Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave., from 5 to 7 p.m. The series welcomes Abby Vail, who has been performing and writing music, mostly folk rock, for more than a decade. Enjoy the music, picnics, lawn games, and a setting with ocean views. Bring your chairs and blankets. You can also buy pizza and beverages from Plentiful Café. Admission is $5. It’s free for museum members and children under 5.
Wednesday, July 9
Project Arts will hold another free concert at Pilgrim Memorial State Park, featuring Total Strangers and Lainey Dionne, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Thursday, July 10
The Plymouth Public Library Foundation’s Garden Tour and Fair begins with the fair in the Dr. Richard M. Shiff Garden from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the self-guided garden tour in various Plymouth gardens from 12 noon to 4 p.m. See the lead item in this column for more information.
Friday, July 11
Pilgrim Hall Museum, 75 Court St., invites the public to view the first day of a major conservation project, “Embarkation of the Pilgrims: Conserving Two Monumental Paintings,” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers will serve as gallery guides on Wednesdays through Sundays until the restoration is completed later in the month. The museum commissioned David Olin, senior conservator of Olin Conservation Inc. of Great Falls, Virginia, to fully restore the paintings – “The Departure of the Pilgrims from Delft Haven” by Charles Lucy, and the “Embarkation of the Pilgrims” by Edgar Parker after Robert Weir – to their original color and condition. Conservation of the massive, historic paintings is part of the ongoing restoration work in the 200-year-old Pilgrim Hall. The project is funded in part by a grant from the Town of Plymouth Promotions Fund. Find out more information about the museum here, or contact 508-746-1620, ext. 1.
Roman Rudnytsky, an American concert pianist of Ukrainian background, will perform in the Fehlow Meeting Room at Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St., from 2 to 3 p.m. A graduate of the Juilliard School in New York, he has played concerts in 100 countries and on numerous ocean cruises. He has been a soloist with orchestras all over the world, and was a professor of piano and music for many years. Registration is required to attend this concert, and you can register here.
Saturday, July 12
The Plymouth Antiquarian Society will present its traditional Pilgrim Breakfast, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., at the Harlow House, 119 Sandwich St. Breakfast will be served on the grounds of one of Plymouth’s oldest homes, with period singers performing 17th century folk songs. Tickets, available at the door on a first-come, first-served basis, are $18 for non-members and $13 for members. You can also make reservations by Friday, July 11. You can order tickets here, or by calling 508-746-0012. Members can email info@plymouthantiquarian.org to get a discount code. If you want to pay by check, make it payable to Plymouth Antiquarian Society and mail to Plymouth Antiquarian Society, P.O. Box 3773, Plymouth, MA, 02361.