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“We wanted to give local artists the opportunity to express themselves,” says Jennifer Harris, chair of the Town Hall Art & History Task Force. That’s why group has issued a call for artists of all ages to submit two-dimensional works on the theme “Flora and Fauna of Plymouth” for display at Plymouth Town Hall.
This non-juried art exhibit is the third in a series that uses the display space on the first and second floor halls of Town Hall. The first exhibit, “Villages and Neighborhoods of Plymouth,” was held soon after the new Town Hall opened. The second one, held during the pandemic, invited residents’ representations of “Natural Plymouth, Exploring Our Great Outdoors.”
Harris expects to see plenty of pets, sunsets, birds, flowers, trees, and even harbor views within the flora and fauna theme. “We want to be as inclusive as possible,” she says. She notes that there is no prize involved – this public art show is not a competition.
Most any framed, two-dimensional art depicting Plymouth’s flora or fauna can be submitted, along with a $20 non-refundable fee, which helps support the opening reception and other task force efforts. Submissions can’t be larger than 42-by-42 inches, but there is no minimum size. Artists must agree to keep their work on display for the one-year duration of the exhibit, although they may sell a piece as long as they replace it with something else appropriate.
Local artists can drop off their artwork and completed application on the second floor of Town Hall, Wednesday, July 23, from 1 to 4 p.m. and Thursday, July 24 from 9 a.m. to noon.
An opening reception with light refreshments will be held in the first floor lobby on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Download the application form, which includes detailed instructions, here. For more information, contact Jennifer Harris at jharrisplymouth@gmail.com.
Monday, July 14
“Familiar Touch,” will screen at Plimoth Cinema at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave., at least through Thursday, July 17. It’s a drama about an octogenarian woman whose memory is waning. The film, directed by Sarah Friedland, features Kathleen Chalfant, Carolyn Michelle Smith, Andy McQueen and H. Jon Benjamin. “Bad Shabbos” will also continue screening through Thursday, July 17. Starring Kyra Sedgwick, David Paymer, Jon Bass, and Meghan Leathers, and featuring Method Man, the comedy serves up the usual Jewish sit-com tropes with kvetching, nitpicking, and an overbearing (future) mother-in-law. 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.
Wednesday, July 16
Children ages 3 to 17 are invited to participate in “Science of the South Shore: Mammal Detective,” at the Manomet Branch of the Plymouth Public Library, 12 Strand Ave., from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. A member of Mass Audubon will present a quick breakdown of a local science topic, and then the kids will take part in a craft, activity, or interact with live animals. The topic for this event is mammal tracks. Registration is required, and you can do so here.
The Project Arts free summer concert series at Pilgrim Memorial State Park on the waterfront continues with Aerosmith cover band Draw the Line, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
This is the deadline to purchase tickets for the Plymouth Antiquarian Society’s “A Roaring ‘20s Affair Gala and Fundraiser” to be held on the Hedge House lawn, 126 Water St., from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 26. There will be jazz, dancing, food, a “speakeasy,” and special cocktails reflecting the Gatsby decade. Attendees are encouraged to dress in period attire. Tickets are $100 each, and you can purchase them here.
Thursday, July 17
Today is the deadline to sign up for summer classes at Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North St. Check out the lineup of classes here.
Friday, July 18
Children ages 6 to 11 are invited to join in “Hula Hooping with WildKat Hoops” on the front lawn of Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St., from 2 to 4 p.m. The hoop workshop will benefit children by helping them explore “joy inducing” movement, and by increasing hand-eye coordination, strength, balance, and agility. Experience is not required, but registration is. You can do so here.
The legendary Graham Nash will perform at Memorial Hall at 7:30 p.m. Nash was a founding member of the Hollies and Crosby, Stills, and Nash, and will perform favorites from his 60-year career. A two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy Award winner, he was also inducted twice into the Songwriters Hall of Fame for his work with CSN and as a solo artist. Tickets are $46.25, $112; $328 for the soundcheck package; and $279 for the Guacamole Fund. (The Guacamole Fund is a nonprofit that contributes to organizations in the areas of the environment and wildlife, social change, peace with justice, energy and a non-nuclear future.) You can buy tickets here.
Saturday, July 19
The Project Gurnet & Bug Lights fundraiser cruise to help restore the Bug Light will start from Town Wharf on Captain John’s “Tales of the Sea” and cruise around the lightfrom 6:45 to 9 p.m. The fundraiser’s aim is to raise $1.5 million to make much-needed repairs on the historic light. The cruise will feature charcuterie boards and desserts, a cash bar, and music by Rudy Sampson, as well as raffle prizes. Tickets are $100 each, and you can buy them here. If you’d rather just donate, you can do that here.
Monday, July 21
Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St., will host Mike Piazza and his Flying High Dogs on the front lawn from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The family-friendly show will present a variety of frisbee tricks, along with examples of other doggie talents. For safety reasons, it’s best not to bring your own dog to the show. No registration is required, and young and old alike are welcome.
Take a Hat Burning Class at Uva Wine Bar, 46 Main St., at 7 p.m., and decorate your vegan suede hat (available in many styles). Lynda from Hot Hatz by PonyGirlz will lead you through the process. PonyGirlz will supply the materials, including a hat, patterns, instruction, use of the tools, and a variety of embellishments, such as ribbons, feathers, flowers, rivets, and more. Tickets are $75 and are available here
Tuesday, July 22
A Family Puzzle Race will take place at Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St., from 2 to 4 p.m. Teams of two to four people, with children ages 8 and older, will compete to see who can complete a 500-piece puzzle first. The team that finishes does so, or completes most of their puzzle before time is up, will be declared the winner and receive a modest prize. All the teams get to keep their puzzles. The program is limited to eight teams, and registration is required here. Only one member of a team should register but please indicate how many people are on the team.
The Summer of Music Series will continue at the Craft Center Pavilion at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave., from 5 to 7 p.m., with singer/songwriter Kim Moberg. The daughter of a mother of Tlingit descent and a U.S. Coast Guard veteran father, Moberg, from Juneau, Alaska, has two albums that received critical acclaim on the folk music charts. Enjoy the views of the ocean, picnic, or play lawn games, and listen to the music. The cost is $5 at the door, with children 5 and under and members getting in for free.
Wednesday, July 23
Join author Sarah Prager in the Fehlow Meeting Room at Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St., from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for a talk on censorship titled, “Well‑Behaved Books Seldom Make History.” Prager’s books, which include “Queer, There, and Everywhere” and “Rainbow Revolutionaries,” have been subject to recent book bans across the nation. Prager brings a personal perspective to the topic, as she was harassed online for creating LBGTQ+ content for young readers. Registration is required for this in-person talk, and you can do so here.
Local artists can drop off their framed artworks at Town Hall for the “Flora and Fauna of Plymouth” art show between 1 and 4 p.m.; and also on Thursday, July 24, between 9 a.m. and 12 noon. See the lead item in this column for more details.
Thursday, July 24
Join Chairwoman Melissa Ferretti of the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe for a talk at 7 p.m.at Southeastern Massachusetts Pine Barrens Alliance headquarters on 158 Center Hill Road. Ferretti will discuss the tribe’s ongoing initiatives around Herring Pond – how it is reclaiming stewardship of their ancestral watershed, current environmental justice issues and programming, community-led restoration projects, and education efforts that center Indigenous knowledge and sustainability. Ferretti will also talk about the tribe’s state recognition and the cultural revitalization taking root throughout the region. The talk will also be available on Zoom, and you can access it here.
Friday, July 25
The Southeastern Massachusetts Pine Barrens Alliance will recognize National Moth Week at 158 Center Hill Road with the family-friendly “Moth Ball” starting at 7 p.m. There will be crafts, root beer floats, a moth cake, and both gummi and live caterpillars. Special moth traps (sheets with lights) will lure the creatures for closer inspection. Lepidopterist Tea’ Montagna will return with her collection of caterpillars and deliver a short lecture, after which she will join in the fun of finding and identifying the latest arrivals. There will be prizes for the best moth costume (one for an adult, and one for a child under 12). Although the event starts relatively early to accommodate children, it will go on into the night for the older set to find interesting moths. Tickets are $10, and $20 for a family of four. Get tickets and find out more here.
Comedian Mike Koutrobis will headline a show at the Spire at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. Koutrobis is a regular headliner at New England clubs such as the Comedy Connection, Nick’s, Giggles, Comix at Foxwoods, and Laugh Boston. He is a past winner of New Hampshire’s Funniest Comedian, and was a finalist at the Last Comix Standing contest at Foxwoods, Comedians Chris D. and David Twohig will also perform. Tickets are $22 and $24, and you can get them here.
Saturday, July 26
The Plymouth Antiquarian Society’s “A Roaring 20s Affair” Gala and Fundraiser will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on the lawn of Hedge House, 126 Water St. Tickets for the gala had to be purchased by Wednesday, July 16.