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If you want an excuse to don formal attire and go out for an elegant winter evening, the1620 Winery is celebrating its 10th anniversary and holding its fourth annual Snow Ball Gala & Anniversary Celebration from 6 to 11 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 17, at 55 Cordage Park Circle. Raquel Mullaney, who owns the venue with her husband Bob, said the gala was her brainchild, intended to be a highlight during the “long, cold month” of January.
“I like to dress up,” Raquel said.
The couple bought the winery 10 years ago, taking a giant risk by giving up their healthcare business. But it wasn’t out of the blue – Bob comes from a family with generations of winemakers and learned the craft from his uncles.
“Every little boy that grows up making wine dreams they can make a living out of it,” Raquel said about Bob’s passion for wine making. After 10 years, she said, it’s time to relish the results of their hard work. As someone who knew nothing about the restaurant business when she got into it, she credits an experienced staff for keeping it going.
“I didn’t realize it was going to be as popular as it is,” Raquel said of the Snow Ball. Turns out, other people like to dress up in January, too.
The event features gourmet food, wine, cocktails, beer, and dancing. Raquel said the “high energy” Silver Arrow Band should keep the dance floor full for most of the evening.
After cocktail hour, from 6 to 7 p.m., guests will enjoy a gourmet menu created by Chef Steve Dickson.
Throughout the evening, Bob’s most popular white and red wines, which are on tap, will be served. Cocktails and beer will also be available.
In honor of the winery’s 10th anniversary, Mullaney said, each guest will receive a special gift at the end of the evening.
Tickets are $145.90, and you can buy them here.
Monday, January 5
“Marty Supreme,” starring Timothée Chalamet and produced and directed by Josh Safdie, is showing at the Plimoth Cinema in Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave. The sports drama/comedy, inspired by real-life table tennis player Marty Reisman, also features Gwyneth Paltrow, Tyler (the Creator) Okonma, and Fran Drescher in supporting roles. The film has received critical acclaim, particularly for Chalamet’s performance. “Song Sung Blue,” starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson as a duo who found joy during hard times by performing in a Neil Diamond tribute show, will also continue screening at the cinema. Film times are at 2, 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.
Wednesday, January 7
Hone your writing skills by joining the Wednesday Writing Group from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St. Bring your favorite writing implements – pens, paper, laptops. The group meets every other Wednesday in the Board Room. For more information, contact Maureen Coleman at mcoleman@ocln.org, or call 508-830-4250, ext. 230.
Celebrate “Dry January” with a “Mocktails with M.I.Y.” workshop at Uva Wine Bar, 46 Main St., from 6 to 7 p.m. With guidance from M.I.Y. Studio, attendees will create a macramé wreath with muted winter colors, finished off with faux floral or botanical details. All materials and step-by-step instructions will be provided. Tickets include your first mocktail and the workshop. Tickets are $65 and you can get them here.
Thursday, January 8
Untold Brewing, 2 Loring Ave., will host a Chunky Knit Blanket Party from 6 to 8 p.m. Learn the art of hand knitting with chunky yarn to create a cozy blanket. Tickets include the yarn, a lesson, and your first beverage. Tickets are $75 for one skein of yarn, $94 for four skeins, $105 for five skeins, $115 for six skeins, $125 for seven skeins, $135 for eight skeins, $145 for nine skeins, and $155 for 10 skeins. Get tickets here.
Enjoy a quiet early evening making large paper bag snowflakes from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Plymouth Public Library’s Manomet Branch, 12 Strand Ave. The snowflakes make wintry window decorations. Supplies are limited, and registration is required – you can do so here.
Saturday, January 10
Bike Team Spinal Tap will present the fundraiser event “Music Fights MS” at the Spire from 5 to 11 p.m. to raise money for Bike MS Cape Cod Getaway, a two-day bike trip from Boston to Provincetown. All the money raised for the bike trip will go to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Team co-captains are Becky Hamel, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2013, and her dad, Bill Sykes, a renowned bike enthusiast who once owned the Corner Cycle shop in town. The fundraiser will feature three local bands, each performing full sets – Cheap Voova, The Shady Roosters, and The Fey Band. There will be appetizers and a cash bar, a silent auction, and raffles. Tickets are $49.87 (with the fee) and you can get them here.
Sunday, January 11
Three Creative Collectives will take place at Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North St. The collectives are cooperative enterprises where people learn and share creative ideas and experiences. Writers can sign up for the collective “Play on Words” from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., supporting all genres of writing and providing optional prompts and feedback. “The Art of Folding” will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., and experienced or new folders can delve into the ancient origami artform. The collective “Drawing Circle” takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. and welcomes people with all levels of drawing skill. The registration fee is $20 for each collective. Find out more and register for a collective here.
Monday, January 12
Emily Morin, head law librarian for the Plymouth Law Library, will be at the Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St., from11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. to offer one-on-one help with reliable legal information and research. Library patrons can receive in-person law library services without having to go to the courthouse. Morin will provide patrons with legal resources and, if applicable, referrals to other services.
Tuesday, January 13
Attend a Creative Charcuterie Class & Wine Tasting from 6 to 7:30 p.m.at Book Love, 7 Village Green South, in the Pinehills. Scout & Cellar Wine will lead the event, which includes a hands-on workshop where attendees create their own charcuterie board to take home, and get an opportunity to enjoy a curated wine tasting. Tickets are $90.76 (with fee), and you can buy them here.
Wednesday, January 14
The Plymouth Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Irwin Ehrenreich will present a program entitled All About Roses, offering useful tips for growing (what else) roses. A retired surgeon, Ehrenreich has been called “The Rose Man.” Along with his wife, Cindy, he has designed, planted, and maintained many gardens throughout Cape Cod and Southeastern Massachusetts, including the Heritage Museums. A traditional English Tea will be served at the meeting. Guests are welcome to attend for a $5 fee.
Friday, January 16
“Bruce in the USA,” featuring Matt Ryan, will take over the Memorial Hall stage at 8 p.m., playing the music of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Tickets are $45.25, $56, and $67, and you can get them here.
Famed folk singer/songwriter Steve Forbert will perform at the Spire at 8 p.m. Forbert arrived in New York City from Mississippi in 1976, and entered the “new folk” revival at the time, performing in Manhattan clubs. He put out an album titled “Alive on Arrival” in 1978. His most recent album, “Daylight Savings Time.” Tickets are $36.40 and $40, and you can get them here.
Saturday, January 17
The 1620 Winery’s annual Snow Ball Gala & Anniversary Celebration takes place from 6 to 11 p.m. at the winery, 55 Cordage Park Circle. See the lead item in this column for more information.
Sunday, January 18
The Calyx Piano Trio will perform at 3 p.m. as part of the Spire’s “Sunday Serenades: Matinee Performances with Timeless Charm.” The trio consists of violinist Catherine French, cellist Jennifer Lucht, and pianist Nina Ferrigno. The group is known for bridging tradition and innovation, such as by combining the works of Beethoven and Brahms with contemporary voices that challenge and expand the piano trio form. Tickets are $31 and $34, and you can buy them here.
Monday, January 19
The Plymouth Open Space Committee will sponsor a community hike along the Town Brook Trail at 11 a.m. for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The guided hike will feature commentary on the historical and natural features of the Town Brook valley. The walk will set off from the new footbridge over Jenney Pond, follow the brook to the rear entrance of Morton Park, and on to the brook’s origin at Billington Sea. The three- to four-mile, easy hike will cover wooded trails, sidewalks, and dirt roads. Families with school age children are welcome, but dogs are not invited. Parking is available at Jenney Pond. If the ground is icy, the hike will be rescheduled – call 774-454-1980 if conditions are questionable.