Artist Marcia Ballou ~ Kaleidoscope

Exhibit On View: Through June 15 James Library & Center for the Arts, 24 West Street, Norwell Admission is free, donations are gratefully accepted An excerpt from Marcia Ballou’s 3-panel work of art “Garden Blast,” courtesy image  B A swarm of dragonflies, diving, circling, and chasing each other, displayed wings sparkling in the sunlight. Monarch […]

Sandwich Arts Alliance Art Exhibits

Exhibits: Exhibits by SAA Members in a gallery, gift shop, and at community venues on view during business hours, also viewable at sandwichartsalliance.org Sandwich Arts Alliance Gallery, 130 Main Street, Sandwich Business hours:  Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 am to 4 pm Sandwich Public Library, 142 Main Street, Sandwich Through June 4 ~ Valerie Leri June 4 through […]

3rd Annual Beyond NAS Conference

Advocacy nonprofit To the Moon and Back, Inc. (TTMAB) presents its 3rd annual “Beyond NAS Conference,” in support of children born with in utero substance exposure and their caregivers, on Friday, May 3, 8:30 am to 4 pm, at Hotel 1620, 180 Water Street, Plymouth. Family members, caregivers, educators, and healthcare professionals are encouraged to attend the […]

Peter and the Starcatcher at The Company Theatre

Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4, 7:30 pm, Sunday, May 5, 3 pm The Company Theatre, 30 Accord Park Drive, Norwell Tickets: $35 premium, $28 standard A whimsical, high-flying theatrical adventure unfolds to discover the origins of the beloved Peter Pan. With magic, music, pirates, and a whole lot of imagination, this clever prequel […]

Pilgrim Festival Chorus Presents Ein Deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem)

Saturday, May 4, 7:30 pm and Sunday, May 5, 4 pm St. Bonaventure Parish, 803 State Road, Plymouth Tickets:  $25 adults, $20 seniors, $15 students Card to Culture attendees and children 14 and under admitted for free Artistic Directors William B. Richter, conductor and Elizabeth Chapman Reilly, accompanist, 25-piece orchestra, and soloists David Tyler and […]

Jedi Knight Training ~ May the Fourth Be With You at The James Library

May 4, 1 to 2 pm James Library & Center for the Arts, 24 West Street, Norwell $10 per Padawan Learner, accompanying adults attend for free Bring your young Padawan Learner for a Jedi Knight Training! Children are led through a series of challenges including Jedi Force Magic, the Laser Balloon Barrage, Jedi Teamwork Training, […]

Concord Women’s Chorus’s After the Rain: Music for the Journey

Saturday, May 4, 4 pm Trinity Episcopal Church, 81 Elm Street, Concord Tickets: $25 adults, $20 seniors and students, $5 children ages 12 and under Concord Women’s Chorus performs a spring concert program featuring some of the very best new music written for women’s voices. “After the Rain: Music for the Journey” tracks the twists […]

Classic Jazz Visions at Sandwich Arts Alliance

With The Michael Persico Big Band Featuring the Jazz Photography of the Cape’s Own Jack Bradley Saturday, May 4, 7 to 9 pm Sandwich Arts Alliance, 130 Main Street, Sandwich Admission: $25 Experience the life, the musical history and legacy, the very essence of the greatest icon of American Jazz, “Pops,” “Satchmo,” “Louis” Armstrong in […]

South Shore Ballet Theatre Gala

Thursday, May 9, 6 pm Maria Chapman Theatre, Chapman Middle School, 1051 Commercial St., Weymouth Tickets: $30-$40, discounted tickets available for Weymouth residents and Chapman School students Tickets available at https://29965.danceticketing.com/ starting April 2. South Shore Ballet Theatre’s Gala features an ensemble performance along with a showcase of solo and ensemble performances by SSBT dancers from […]

Needle Felting Birds at Sandwich Arts Alliance

With Instructor Isabel Stearns Thursday, May 9, 4 to 6 pm Sandwich Arts Alliance, 130 Main Street, Sandwich Fee: $60 members/$70 ​non-members; includes supplies, register at sandwichartsalliance.org Chirp chirp! Isabel Stearns, founder of The Felted Acorns, offers this introductory workshop exploring the basic techniques involved in felting - a wonderful workshop for those new to […]

Artist Marcia Ballou ~ Kaleidoscope Exhibit Opening Reception

Opening Reception: Friday, May 10, 6 to 8 pm Artist Talk: Saturday, May 18, 1 pm On View: May 10 through June 15 James Library & Center for the Arts, 24 West Street, Norwell Admission is free, donations are gratefully accepted On a sparkling summer day, Artist Marcia Ballou was sitting on a bench in […]

Denise Fennell’s The Bride, or Does This Dress Make Me Look Married?

Saturday, May 11, 3 pm and 7:30 pm, Sunday, May 12, 3 pm The Company Theatre, 30 Accord Park Drive, Norwell Tickets: $40 standard The Company Theatre’s fan favorite Denise Fennell, known for her role in Sister in the Late Nite Catechism series, returns for an all-new comedy showcase that’s part truth, part fiction, and […]

Love, Loss and What I Wore ~ a play at Sandwich Arts Alliance

A play by Nora and Delia Efron Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, May 17 through 26, matinee and evening performances 2 pm/7pm Sandwich Arts Alliance, 130 Main Street, Sandwich Admission: $25 ‘Love, Loss, and What I Wore’ is a rare theatrical opportunity for women to commiserate and rejoice over shared experiences and for men to perhaps […]

The James Library’s 150th Birthday Party

Friday, May 17, 7 to 10 pm 24 West Street, Norwell Admission is $10, cash bar, donations gratefully accepted Imagine blowing out the candles on the James’ 150th birthday cake – what would you wish for?  In honor of the James Library & Center for the Arts 150th birthday (the building was dedicated in 1874!), […]

The Great Abolitionist: Charles Sumner and the Fight for a More Perfect Union

Tuesday, May 21, 7 pm James Library & Center for the Arts, 24 West Street, Norwell Tickets: $20 general admission, $10 students *A limited number of free tickets for seniors are available, courtesy of the Cordelia Family Foundation For a quarter of a century, including twenty-three consecutive years in the Senate from 1851 until his […]

Rave On at The Company Theatre

Rave On Friday, June 7, 8 pm The Company Theatre 30 Accord Park Drive, Norwell Tickets: $30 Inspired by some of the most influential music of the 50’s & 60’s, Rave On will take you back in time when rock ‘n roll was emerging, and the jukebox and dance floor were all that was needed […]

Divas With A Twist at The Company Theatre

Divas With A Twist Tuesday, June 11, 7:30 pm The Company Theatre 30 Accord Park Drive, Norwell Tickets: $30   For a decade Divas with a Twist have been selling out shows in the Boston area. This band features five powerhouse female vocalists (who met at The Company Theatre!) backed by high energy, Grammy® nominated […]

Girls Just Wanna Paint The James! Silent Auction Fundraiser & Exhibition

Girls Just Wanna Paint The James! Silent Auction Fundraiser & Exhibition Opening Reception Party & Fundraiser: Friday, June 14, 6 to 8 pm On view:  June 21 through August 9 James Library & Center for the Arts, 24 West Street, Norwell Admission is free, donations gratefully accepted The 150th Anniversary of the James Library & […]

Deertrees’ Artist Reception

Artist Reception Saturday, June 15, 6:30 pm, admission is free A gathering honoring Deertrees Art Gallery’s local exhibiting artists. This night of food and artistic beauty welcomes attendees to engage with and honor our exhibiting visual artists.  Live music entertainment features Dan Fox, saxophone, and Gail Phaneuf, piano, in Deertrees’ cozy Salt Lick Art Gallery - a […]

On Golden Pond at Deertrees Theatre

On Golden Pond Friday June 28, 7:30 pm, Saturday June 29, 7:30 pm and Sunday, June 30, 4 pm, tickets are $30 “On Golden Pond,” the beloved 1979 play by Ernest Thompson, explores the story of Norman and Ethel Thayer (featuring actors Phil Thompson and Barb Stauble, respectively), a couple on the “far end of middle age” who have […]

Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival

Sandwich Arts Alliance’s featured events at the Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival July 5 through 14, details at capecodchamber.org C.L. Fornari’s Private Garden Tour Tuesday, July 9, 10 am to 4 pm Admission: $5 per person, address provided at purchase, supports Sandwich Arts Alliance Recognized as the “Garden Lady of Cape Cod,” C.L. Fornari has one of the […]

Americana Theatre Company’s Murder on the Orient Express

By Agatha Christie, adapted by Ken Ludwig Spire Center for the Performing Arts Friday, July 5 through Sunday, July 21 Fridays and Saturdays, 7 pm; Sundays, 2 pm Slated as a “fast-moving, powerful theatrical locomotive” by the Hartford Courant, Americana Theatre’s production of this classic thriller is bound to scintillate your summer.  Just after midnight, […]

Tartan Terrors – a Celtic Invasion at Deertrees Theatre

Tartan Terrors – a Celtic Invasion Friday, July 5, and Saturday, July 6, 7:30 pm, tickets are $35 Sponsored by Relaxen’ Manor Tartan Terrors bring their Celtic Invasion to the stage, blending the energy of a rock show with humor, stepdance, and a fantastic sound that will inspire the audience to jump out of their […]

Tacos & Trivia at Deertrees Theatre

Tacos and Trivia Tuesday, July 9, 6:30 pm, tickets are $25 Indulge in delicious tacos while testing your knowledge at Deertrees’ trivia night. Bring your appetite and your A-game for an evening filled with fun, food, and friendly competition in Deertrees’ cozy Salt Lick Café. Place your ticket order by July 5 to secure limited table […]

Hydrangea Afternoon Tea ~ A Sandwich Arts Alliance Fundraiser

Wednesday, July 10, seatings at 11 am and 3:30 pm Presented by The Dunbar House, 1 Water Street, Sandwich $60 per person Enjoy a traditional three-tier, chef-inspired menu at the Cape’s destination tearoom.  Delight in sweet scones, authentic tea and croissant sandwiches, tarts, hydrangea cupcakes, French macarons, and bonbons, enjoyed with all the traditional condiments and […]

Head Over Heels the Musical – High School Edition at The Company Theatre

Thursday, July 11 through Saturday, July 13, 7:30pm The Company Theatre 30 Accord Park Drive, Norwell Tickets: $35 Premium, $28 Standard “Head Over Heels” follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction – only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each […]

Deertrees Theatre’s Donor/Sponsor Dance Party

Donor/Sponsor Dance Party ~ featuring The Cobblestones Band Saturday, July 13, 6:30 pm, suggested $10 donation, free admission for all sponsors, donors, and volunteers Sponsored by Deertrees’ Board Members Jane Curran and Gail Bowen Dance the night away in honor and appreciation of the generous donors, volunteers, and sponsors that support Deertrees Theatre year in and out. The […]

Cranberry Research Foundation’s 26th Annual Golf Tournament

Monday, July 15, 12 noon check-in begins, 1 pm shotgun start Southers Marsh Golf Club, 30 Southers Marsh Lane, Plymouth Foursome: $500 (including dinner), dinner reception only: $50, registration link TBA Cranberry Research Foundation’s annual fundraising tournament welcomes the public to enjoy a day of golf, camaraderie, food, and fellowship while raising vital funds for […]

Camp Encore Coda’s Faculty and Student Ensemble Concert

Camp Encore Coda’s Faculty and Student Ensemble Concert Monday, July 15, 7:30 pm, tickets are $10, donations gratefully appreciated The talented staff and students of Camp Encore Coda, a music-centered summer camp experience located in Sweden, Maine, present a 20-piece chamber orchestra concert, free to the public. Camp Encore Coda's unique combination of incredible students, faculty, […]

52nd Annual Sebago Long Lake Music Festival

Sebago Long Lake Music Festival Tuesdays, July 16 through August 13, 7:30 pm, tickets are $35 per concert, season passes are $145 Deertrees plays host to Sebago Long Lake Music FestivClal’s 52nd annual season, offering five Tuesday evening indoor classical music concerts that astound audiences as the signature series of the Festival’s season. Deertrees’ picturesque, […]

SLANE – U2 Tribute Concert at Deertrees Theatre

SLANE – U2 Tribute Concert Saturday, July 20, 7:30 pm, tickets are $20 Maine's own U2 tribute band SLANE will rock Deertrees’ stage with favorite U2 songs. SLANE brings a broad and ever-growing musical catalog from the legendary band from Dublin, recreating a little bit of the magic in a live U2-style performance. Enjoy big hits and […]

The Producers at Deertrees Theatre

The Producers Fridays and Saturdays, July 26 through August 3, 7:30 pm, Sundays, July 28 and August 4, 7 pm, tickets are $26 Musical comedy at its finest - Mel Brooks' adaptation of his 1968 film, hailed as one of the funniest musicals ever written. Failing producer Max Bialystock and his accountant Leo Bloom scam […]

Lobster Roll Fundraiser at Deertrees Theatre

Lobster Roll Fundraiser Pickup on Friday, August 2, 11 am to 1 pm, $25 each Preorder through Sunday, July 28 at deertrees-theatre.org Enjoy a meal of delicious lobster rolls (chock full of tail, knuckle, and claw meat), a bag of chips, and a cookie, all in support of Deertrees Theatre. Pick up your order at Deertrees, 156 […]

Susie Pepper sings DIVAS at Deertrees Theatre

Susie Pepper Sings DIVAS! Friday, August 9, 7:30 pm, tickets are $38 Susie Pepper & Mixology present a one-of-a-kind, original concert featuring your favorite divas’ iconic songs, including Beyonce, Aretha, Whitney, Mariah, and Celine. This thrilling lineup delivers music that soars to Deertrees’ star-filled sky, where this artist is loved!  A dynamic and highly sought-after vocalist throughout the region, […]

Yesterday Once More ~ Music of The Carpenters at Deertrees Theatre

Yesterday Once More ~ Music of The Carpenters Sunday, August 11, 4 pm, tickets are $22 Sponsored by Bob and Carol Phaneuf Back by popular demand! Performing artists Katie Connor, Gail Phaneuf, and Patti Hathaway sing your favorites in a performance of The Carpenters’ most famous hits, and suddenly it’s “yesterday once more!” Guest singer Bill […]

MONSTERS! A Midlife Musical Meltdown at Deertrees Theatre

MONSTERS! A Midlife Musical Meltdown Friday August 16, Saturday, August 17, and Sunday August 18, 7:30 pm, tickets are $32 Sponsored by Karin Phaneuf and Dave Wagner, and Wailea Point Realty Committed to fostering original theatrical works, Deertrees presents the wacky, fast-paced musical comedy, “Monsters! A Midlife Musical” delves into the life of a woman who […]

Shadow Riders – Tribute to Marshall Tucker Band at Deertrees Theatre

Shadow Riders - Tribute to Marshall Tucker Band Friday, August 23, 7:30 pm, tickets are $26 Shadow Riders is a 6-piece New England band, performing the music from the original Marshall Tucker Band. Singer and guitarist Bruce Marshall has assembled an all-star lineup of musicians that faithfully create this timeless music. Marshall notably played with […]

Kerry Jon Walker Fund’s End of Summer Jamboree

Saturday, August 24, 4 to 8 pm, rain or shine Sunset Point Camp, 2 10th Street, Hull Tickets: $35 advance, $40 at the door Children under 12 attend for free Includes catered buffet with cash bar available Entertainment by World Music Award winners Kalifa & Koliba The Kerry Jon Walker Fund (KJWF), a non-profit organization dedicated to helping […]

The Dark Side of Somewhere Dance Immersion at Deertrees Theatre

The Dark Side of Somewhere Dance Immersion Friday, August 30, 7:30 pm, and Saturday, August 31, 7:30 pm, tickets are $26 Back by popular demand, “The Dark Side of Somewhere” reprises its wildly successful 2023 world premiere at Deertrees. Sisters Nettie and Hannah Gentempo bring a unique and immersive multimedia dance and circus arts experience to vibrant […]

Downeasters Chorus at Deertrees Theatre

Downeasters Chorus Saturday, September 7, 4:00 pm, tickets are $20 Celebrating 75 years of incredible music-making, the Downeasters, originating from Maine, promise a night of unforgettable acappella performances. Featuring a dynamic mix of classic and contemporary tunes, our ensemble of talented men and women will serenade you with rich vocal harmonies. Be sure to catch […]