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Mining Marion's Treasures1357 viewsAn elaborate exhibit from last year’s Marion Antiques Show can only mean another year has passed and what has been called “the little gem of New England” will once again take place on Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21 in the air conditioned exhibition hall at Tabor Academy in Marion. A Gala Preview Party will kick things off on Friday, August 19 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm and show hours are from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday. All proceeds will benefit the Sippican Historical and Preservation Society. (Photo courtesy of Dick Anderson).
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Cruisin' in Rochester2015 viewsIt just wouldn’t be summertime without the welcoming sight of classic cars filling the parking lot of the Plumb Corner Mall in the center of Rochester. A sizeable number of car owners and admirers filled the lot this past Monday night and enjoyed both the classic vehicles and some golden oldies music. The nostalgic car cruise event takes place every Monday evening in the lot directly across from the Rochester Town Hall starting at 6:00 pm and runs through the summer season. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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Rochester Branches Out1434 viewsThe newly-opened Rochester Town Hall Annex, located in a renovated rear portion of the historic Rochester Women’s Club at 37 Marion Road (Route 105), now houses all of the town’s so-called “permitting” departments including the Building Department, Board of Health, Planning Board, Conservation Commission, Soil Board, and various inspection services. The annex is open 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 am to 12:00 noon on Fridays. The Building Department is also open additional hours on Monday from 1:00 to 8:00 pm. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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Marion Musical Revue1884 viewsCast members of the Marion Art Center’s summer musical revue, “The World Goes Round,” rehearse for the show which features songs by John Kander and Fred Ebb. The production is directed by Paul Sardinha and will be performed for two consecutive weekends at the MAC on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, July 21, 22, 23 and July 28, 29 and 30, with all performances starting at 8:00 pm. Ticket prices are $17.50 for MAC members and $20 for the general public. Cast members pictured here include (front row, l. to r.) Sheryl DeMello, Mary Cardwell, (back row, l. to r.) Ed Camara, Bruce Lackey, and Sheila Furtado. (Photo by and courtesy of Joe Butterfield).
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Harbor Days in Mattapoisett4305 viewsThis painting, titled “Cat Off Ned’s Point Lighthouse” by Bea Johnson, is just one of the many art works to be included in the seventh annual Mattapoisett Historical Society’s Annual Art Show and Sale during Harbor Days Weekend, July 16 and 17, at the museum grounds on 5 Church Street. The event will take place from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm both days and will feature works by some 30 local artists. A percentage of each sale will benefit the Historical Society and the Museum and Carriage House will be open to the public, free of charge, during show times. (Photo courtesy of Bea Johnson).
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Mattapoisett Mystery Man6806 viewsAcclaimed mystery author Robert B. Parker, who is best known for creating the long-running Spenser detective novels, will return to his hometown of Mattapoisett on Friday, July 8 for events to benefit the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. Mr. Parker will be doing a book reading and book signing at Center School, which he attended while living here. (Photo courtesy of Michael Barson).
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Come Sail Away: Marion to Bermuda8373 viewsBillowing sails peppered the skyline as the first series of yachts in the 2005 Marion to Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race began their trek from Sippican Harbor in Marion to Bermuda on Friday, June 17. As of press time, the first vessel in the newly-sanctioned multi-hull class had already crossed the finish line. For up-to-the-minute results, check www.marionbermuda.com. For a gallery of photographs and prints made to order, check out www.spectrumphotofg.com. (Photo by and courtesy of Fran Grenon, Spectrum Photo).
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