Plymouth, MA - April 2009 Events

Daily Screenings
Plimoth Plantation - Plimoth Cinema
Route 3, Exit 4,
Plymouth, MA 02360
Tel: 508-746-1622

Daily in 2009. Screenings at 4:30 p.m., plus additional 7 p.m. shows on Fridays and Saturdays and a 2pm show on Sundays.. The best of world cinema is right here in America's Hometown! April schedule:

Friday, March 27 - Thursday, April 9
The Class
Well-intentioned François and his fellow teachers prepare for a new year at a high school in a tough neighborhood. Bracing themselves against discouragement, they plan to give their students the best education possible. Cultures and attitudes often clash in the classroom, a microcosm of contemporary France. Amusing, inspiring and full of twists. Rated PG-13

Friday, April 10- Thursday, April 16
The Great Buck Howard
Law-school dropout Troy Gable answers an ad for a "personal assistant to a celebrity performer," hoping it will catapult him to a glamorous career in the entertainment industry. Little does he know that performer is Buck Howard, an infamous "mentalist", now reduced to has-been magician. Writer/director Sean McGinly does the near impossible by successfully encapsulating a whole era of entertainment in one outrageous character. Played to perfection by John Malkovich, Buck is a flamboyant mix of ego, sweetness, and delusion who yet reminds us there is power in remaining true to ourselves.
Rated PG

Friday, April 17- Thursday, April 23
Everlasting Moments
In this breathtaking film from renowned Swedish director Jan Troell, a woman experiences an artistic awakening after being introduced to photography. Based on real-life events, the story opens at the start of the 20th century and centers around Finnish housewife Maria Larrson (Maria Heiskanen). While many of the film’s images are harsh and painful, they are also fascinating and beautiful in their realism. Persbrandt delivers an excellent performance as Maria's alcoholic husband, and Heiskanen is phenomenal as the unstoppable Maria. Despite the bleak world the characters inhabit, the film is ultimately a moving affirmation of life’s beauty and the strength of the human spirit. Unrated.

Friday, April 24 - Thursday, April 30
Shall We Kiss?
Wry, observant and touching, Shall we Kiss? is a very contemporary meditation on the myriad implications of a simple kiss. When Gabriel and Emilie meet by chance, he offers her a ride, and they spend the evening talking, laughing and getting along famously. At the end of the night, Emilie declines Gabriel's offer of "a kiss without consequences." Emilie admonishes him that the kiss could have unexpected consequences, and tells him a story, unfolded in flashbacks, about the impossibility of indulging your desires without affecting someone else's life. French with subtitles.
Unrated.

General Admission $9.50
Plimoth Plantation Member or Senior $7.50

For more info, visit:
www.plimoth.org

Wednesday, April 1, 10 a.m. - noon
Enrichment Program - The Materials of 17th Century Culture
Pilgrim Hall Museum
79 Court Street
Plymouth, MA

Join us on 4 consecutive Wednesdays as we gather in our new PIDC Gallery to share our enthusiasm for history! Each session begins at 10am (coffee's on by 9:30am, so come early!) and ends by noon. Today, Fred Hills, Stephen O'Neill and Peggy Baker discuss The Materials of 17th Century Culture.

Sponsored by PIDC - Plymouth Industrial Development Corporation. Program free with regular museum admission.

Admission $7 adults, $6 seniors & AAA, $4 children, $20 families (2 adults with their children). Free admission for Plymouth MA residents and members of the Pilgrim society..

For more information, call Peggy Baker at (508) 746-1620, ext. 2
www.pilgrimhall.org

Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Scout Day
Plimoth Plantation
Route 3, Exit 4,
Plymouth, MA 02360

A day for boy and girl scouts of all levels to come scout out the museum and enjoy activities specially designed for scouts, for FREE!

Tel: 508-746-1622
www.plimoth.org

Saturday, April 4, 7:30 p.m.
Mobfather
Dinner Theatre at John Carver Inn & Spa
25 Summer Street
Plymouth, MA

You are invited to the Scarplace mansion to attend a surprise 40th birthday party for the Mobfather - leader of the Boston Mafia. But it’s the guests who are surprised when gunshots are fired and the doors are blocked. There is no way out until the family honor has been restored and the killer captured. Enjoy an interactive murder mystery, a delicious meal and great live music.

Call for reservations.
John Carver Inn & Spa
508-746-7100
800-274-1620
www.johncarverinn.com

Sunday, April 5, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
National MS Society Walk
Plymouth North High School
Obery Street
Plymouth, MA 02360

Six mile walk to benefit Multiple Sclerosis research.

Contact Ashley Wills for more info at:
508-759-0402, 1-800-344-4867 or visit:
www.msnewengland.org

Sunday, April 5, 2-4pm
10th Annual Festival of Foods
Radisson Hotel Plymouth Harbor
180 Water Street
Plymouth, MA

Jordan Hospital benefit for Cardiovascular Services. Admission $10.

Contact Shannon Malone with questions at 508-830-2095 or srmalone@jordanhospital.org

Sunday, April 5, 3 p.m.
Poetry: The Art of Words
Plymouth Guild for the Arts
11 North Street (entrance on Spooner Ave.)
Plymouth, MA

Ottone “Ricky” Riccio & Delores Stewart Riccio, known as the first couple of poetry on the South Shore, read from their work. His popular text book The Intimate Art of Writing Poetry was published in 1980 and after six printing is still available and in demand. Delores began her writing career as a poet, but has authored as well several cookbooks, a series of suspense novels, and two volumes of stories about famous hauntings. Refreshments will be served. Admission free.

508-746-7222
www.plymouthguild.org

Sunday, April 5, 4 p.m.
Sunday Afternoon Concerts
Olivia Garnier & Tim Roberts
The Art Complex Museum
189 Alden Street
Duxbury, MA 02332

Piano and cello. Program is free; seating is limited.

Tel: 781-934-6634
Fax: 781-934-5117
For more info, visit:
http://www.artcomplex.org

Monday, April 6
Master Hair Stylist & Colorist
Lily's Apothecary
6 Main Street Extension
Plymouth, MA

Newbury Street comes to you! Master Stylist Kenn will give your hair a precision cut. Master Colorist Cherie offers premier hair coloring. Haircut fees: $100. first-time, $90. follow-up. Hair color fees: $70 one process; $100 partial foil; $120 full foil. See below for more dates. For more info or to book, call:

508-747-7546
www.lilysapothecary.com

Monday, April 6, 6:45 p.m.
Stargazing at the Blake Planetarium
Presented by Plymouth Public Library
Plymouth Community Intermediate School
117 Long Pond Road
Plymouth, MA 02360

Plymouth Public Library Stargazes at the Blake Planetarium with Planetarium Director William Luzader in celebration of 2009, International Year of Astronomy. The presentation "Our Moon and Other Moons" will be followed by an opportunity to look at the skies yourselves. Come join us for this free program.
No registration required.

For more information, call 508-830-4250, TTY 508-747-5882, or visit www.plymouthpubliclibrary.org http://sites.google.com/site/blakeplanetarium/

Wednesday, April 8, 10 a.m. - noon
Enrichment Program - Pilgrim Economics 101
Pilgrim Hall Museum
79 Court Street
Plymouth, MA

Join us on 3 consecutive Wednesdays as we gather in our new PIDC Gallery to share our enthusiasm for history! Each session begins at 10am (coffee's on by 9:30am, so come early!) and ends by noon. Today, James W. Baker, historian and author, discusses the economic background and structure of 17th century Plymouth society.

Sponsored by PIDC - Plymouth Industrial Development Corporation. Program free with regular museum admission.

Admission $7 adults, $6 seniors & AAA, $4 children, $20 families (2 adults with their children). Free admission for Plymouth MA residents and members of the Pilgrim society..

For more information, call Peggy Baker at (508) 746-1620, ext. 2
www.pilgrimhall.org

Friday, April 10, 7:30 p.m.
Finnegan's Wake
Dinner Theatre at the Cape Codder Resort
Route 132 & Bearse's Way
Hyannis, MA

The beloved Tim Finnegan has passed away and the grieving widow invites you to a real Irish wake with plenty of food, drink and laughter. This interactive, Celtic comedy is filled with tender ballads, rowdy reels and hilarious eulogies. This show is usually a sell-out, so reserve early!

Call for reservations.
Cape Codder Resort & Spa
508-771-3000
888-297-2200
www.capecodderresort.com

Saturday, April 11, 9:30 - 11 a.m.
Easter Egg Hunt
Brewster Gardens
foot of Leyden Street
Plymouth, MA

Sponsored by Discovery Church of the Nazarene.

For more information, call Elaine Perkins at 508-746-3193, or visit: www.discoverynazareneplymouth.org

Sat. & Sun., April 11 & 12, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Easter Bunny at Colony Place
Events Room (next to Bath & Body Works)
174 Colony Place
Plymouth, MA

Bring your own camera for FREE photos with the Easter Bunny in our beautifully landscaped indoor garden.

For more info, call 508-746-7663
www.colonyplace.com

Saturday, April 11, 1 p.m.
Introduction to Chess
Manomet Branch Library
12 Strand Ave
Plymouth, MA

Join chess enthusiast Danielle Savin for an Introduction to Chess. Learn basic piece movement, strategy and game structure while playing.

For more information, call 508-830-4185, or visit www.plymouthpubliclibrary.org

Saturday, April 11, 7:30p.m.
Driftwood Folk Cafe - The Kennedys with opening act Larry Zarella
Kendall Hall at First Parish Church
19 Town Square
Plymouth, MA

Singer-songwriters Pete and Maura Kennedy have toured with Nanci Griffith, and their eight CDs of tight harmonies and fine guitar work have earned them a devoted international following. They are joined by top-notch performing songwriter Larry Zarella.

Café style seating serving home-baked goods, a variety of tea, soft beverages, and delicious coffee. This is an alcohol-free and non-smoking venue. Children under 18 are welcome with adult supervision.

Doors open 7:30p.m. - show at 8p.m. Admission $20. For tickets online, visit:
www.driftwoodfolkcafe.com

Wednesday, April 15, 10 a.m. - noon
Enrichment Program - The Faith of Our Forefathers: John Robinson & Religious Separatism
Pilgrim Hall Museum
79 Court Street
Plymouth, MA

Join us this and next Wednesday as we gather in our new PIDC Gallery to share our enthusiasm for history! Each session begins at 10am (coffee's on by 9:30am, so come early!) and ends by noon. Today, Rev. Gary Marks, Church of the Pilgrimage, discusses the development of the Pilgrims' religious life.

Sponsored by PIDC - Plymouth Industrial Development Corporation. Program free with regular museum admission.

Admission $7 adults, $6 seniors & AAA, $4 children, $20 families (2 adults with their children). Free admission for Plymouth MA residents and members of the Pilgrim society..

For more information, call Peggy Baker at (508) 746-1620, ext. 2
www.pilgrimhall.org

Wednesday, April 15, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Patron Appreciation Day
Plymouth Public Library
132 South Street
Plymouth, MA
& Manomet Branch Library
12 Strand Ave
Plymouth, MA

In honor of National Library Week, Plymouth Public Library and Manomet Branch Library will celebrate Patron Appreciation Day. Light refreshments will be served, library collections will be on display, and you can meet and greet the staff.

For more information, call 508-830-4250, TTY 508-747-5882, or visit www.plymouthpubliclibrary.org

Friday, April 17, 7:30 p.m.
Magic of Steelgraves
Dinner Theatre at the Cape Codder Resort
Route 132 & Bearse's Way
Hyannis, MA

Markus and Angelique Steelgrave dazzle audiences with fun, family-friendly magic. Each live magic show is packed with comedy, audience-participation, exciting feats of juggling, beautiful live doves and rabbits, and mind-boggling illusions.

Call for reservations.
Cape Codder Resort & Spa
508-771-3000
888-297-2200
www.capecodderresort.com

Friday & Saturday, April 17 & 18, 7:30 p.m.
Concert - Pink Voyd
Memorial Hall
83 Court Street
Plymouth, MA

The Ultimate Pink Floyd Trip for all ages! Doors open at 6 p.m. Individual tickets start at $22.50. Floor seating is table rounds. Why not gather a group? Please call the box office at 508-747-1622 to reserve your table for 8.

For more info or to buy tickets online, visit:
www.memorialhall.com

Saturday, April 18, 9am-5pm
Discovery Play Station
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Avenue,
Plymouth, MA

A kid-friendly destination to explore life in the 1600s. "Cook" over a Wampanoag hearth, board a shallop and hoist the flag, and try on Pilgrim clothing! Learn about the Eel River Pond and how its plants and animals are important to both the Wampanoag and colonial people. Try your hand at games from the 17th century, put together puzzles, and have fun with puppets. For ages 3-10. Free with museum admission. Plymouth residents free.

508 746-1622
www.plimoth.org

Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Backroads Symposium -
"For Lincoln & Liberty": The South Shore in the Civil War
Allerton Hall, Church of the Pilgrimage
8 Town Square
Plymouth, MA

Celebrate the 200th anniversary year of Lincoln's birth with a fascinating look at the South Shore experience in the Civil War. Sponsored by the Backroads of the South Shore, a local consortium of small historical societies and museums. Speakers include Mark Schmidt, Peg Baker, Carolyn Ravenscroft, Patrick Browne and Donna Curtin.

Reservations recommended; $15 fee per person includes morning refreshments.

Plymouth Antiquarian Society
508-746-0012
www.plymouthantiquariansociety.org

Saturday, April 18, 7:30 p.m.
Lost in the 50's
Dinner Theatre at the Cape Codder Resort
Route 132 & Bearse's Way
Hyannis, MA

Do you remember hula hoops, poodle skirts and Marilyn Monroe? Celebrate the events and cultural changes with the music and dancing of the 50's. Enjoy the raucous tunes of the Twist and Rock 'n Roll to the romantic notes of Perry Como, Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra.

Call for reservations.
Cape Codder Resort & Spa
508-771-3000
888-297-2200
www.capecodderresort.com

Sunday, April 19, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Myles Standish State Park Road Race
Myles Standish State Park
Long Pond Road entrance
Plymouth, MA

Bicycle races of varying lengths for all ages, rain or shine. Pre-registration recommended - visit link below for complete information, or call Bill Sykes at:

508-746-3207
www.planetpelaton.com

Sun., April 19 - Sat., April 25, 2- 3 p.m.
April Kids Week! (grandkids,too)
Pilgrim Hall Museum
79 Court St.,

Kids* under 18 admitted free of charge! Nature programs - with live animals! - at Pilgrim Hall every afternoon. Sunday, April 19, 2p.m. - 3p.m., Stephen Brenner, animal magic variety act.

Monday through Saturday, 2:15p.m. - 3p.m., South Shore Natural Science Center will present nature programs. Monday - Owls; Tuesday - Reptiles & Amphibians; Wednesday - Mammals; Thursday - Reptiles & Amphibians; Friday - Mammals; Saturday - Owls.

* Kids must be accompanied by an adult.

Admission $7 adults, $6 seniors & AAA.
Free admission for Plymouth MA residents.

For more information, call 508 746-1620
www.pilgrimhall.org

Wednesday, April 22, 10 a.m. - noon
Enrichment Program - From 1066 to the Family Firm: A Quick & Colorful History of the English Monarchy
Pilgrim Hall Museum
79 Court Street
Plymouth, MA

Join us as we gather in our new PIDC Gallery to share our enthusiasm for history! Session begins at 10am (coffee's on by 9:30am, so come early!) and will end by noon. Today, Peggy Baker, Director & Librarian of Pilgrim Hall Museum, gives a lively presentation of British royal life from its beginning to today.

Sponsored by PIDC - Plymouth Industrial Development Corporation. Program free with regular museum admission.

Admission $7 adults, $6 seniors & AAA, $4 children, $20 families (2 adults with their children). Free admission for Plymouth MA residents and members of the Pilgrim society..

For more information, call Peggy Baker at (508) 746-1620, ext. 2
www.pilgrimhall.org

Thursday, April 23
Master Hair Stylist & Colorist
Lily's Apothecary
6 Main Street Extension
Plymouth, MA

508-747-7546
www.lilysapothecary.com

Friday, April 24, 7:30 p.m.
Magic of Steelgraves
Dinner Theatre at the Cape Codder Resort
Route 132 & Bearse's Way
Hyannis, MA

Markus and Angelique Steelgrave dazzle audiences with fun, family-friendly magic. Each live magic show is packed with comedy, audience-participation, exciting feats of juggling, beautiful live doves and rabbits, and mind-boggling illusions.

Call for reservations.
Cape Codder Resort & Spa
508-771-3000
888-297-2200
www.capecodderresort.com

Saturday, April 25, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Opening Day - Plymouth Youth Baseball & Softball
Forges Field
Obery Street
Plymouth, MA

First day of play for kids ages 5 - 16.

Cal Ripkin League
508-746-9297
www.plymouthll.org

Saturday, April 25, 2 p.m.
The Amazing Bubble Show in 3-D
Memorial Hall
83 Court Street
Plymouth, MA

See some of the World's Greatest Bubble Artists compete LIVE on Stage. This fun and educational event has an interactive light and 3D show with a 25 foot screen! Glasses free at the door. Mezzanine and Balcony are general admission. Also available are reserved family floor tables for 6 people.

Adults $25; Children (under 16) $20.
Save with a family package - call 508-747-1622, or visit online for details.

For more info or to buy tickets online, visit:
www.memorialhall.com

Saturday, April 25, 7:30 p.m.
Driftwood Folk Cafe - Gretchen Peters with opening act Lisa Martin
Kendall Hall at First Parish Church
19 Town Square
Plymouth, MA

Best-selling Grammy-nominated songwriter Gretchen Peters has written complex, deeply true hits for diverse artists from Trisha Yearwood to Etta James. Lisa Martin's music bridges the elements of folk and rock, with her pop sensibilities always highly evident in the mix.

Doors open 7:30p.m. - show at 8p.m. Admission $20. For tickets online, visit:
www.driftwoodfolkcafe.com

Saturday, April 25 , 7:30 p.m.
Frank Santos, R-Rated Hypnotist
Dinner Theatre at the Cape Codder Resort
Route 132 & Bearse's Way
Hyannis, MA

New England's premiere hypnotist and innovative comedian has been mesmerizing audiences for over 21 years with a spectacular display of mind-bending antics. Always fresh and racy - no two shows are the same.

Call for reservations.
Cape Codder Resort & Spa
508-771-3000
888-297-2200
www.capecodderresort.com

Monday, April 27, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
The Tidepool Poets
Plymouth Public Library
132 South Street
Plymouth, MA

Annual poetry reading. Their new work, The Tidepool Poets: Poems 2009 will be available for purchase and signing by individual poets.
Free program open to all; no registration required.

For more information, call 508-830-4250, TTY 508-747-5882, or visit www.plymouthpubliclibrary.org

Thursday, April 30
4th Annual Cranberry Hospice “Spring Into Fashion” Show
Indian River Country Club
60 Country Club Way
Kingston, MA 02364

Fashions by Daisy Riley Clothing & Accessories, and Collections on Court. Held at Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston, MA.

Contact Shannon Malone with questions at 508-830-2095 or srmalone@jordanhospital.org

Ongoing Events . . .

Through April 14, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Student Art Exhibit
PACTV Gallery
4 Collins Ave.
Plymouth, MA

The Students of Heidi Mayo invite you to an exciting Art Exhibit featuring the works of 14 very talented artists of all ages.
Admission is free and all are welcome.

508-830-6999
www.pactv.org

February 7 - April 26
Exhibition -
Shaker Chairs
The Art Complex Museum
189 Alden Street
Duxbury, MA 02332

The Museum's Shaker collection includes a significant number of chairs produced in the workshops of most of the eastern Shaker communities, all created between the first quarter of the nineteenth century and the 1930's.

Tel: 781-934-6634
Fax: 781-934-5117
For more info, visit:
http://www.artcomplex.org

February 7 - April 26
Duxbury Art Association
Annual Winter Juried Show
The Art Complex Museum
189 Alden Street
Duxbury, MA 02332

Judges in multiple categories choose work to exhibit from more than 500 entries from all over New England.

Tel: 781-934-6634
Fax: 781-934-5117
For more info, visit:
http://www.artcomplex.org

February 22 - May 17
Exhibition -
On Their Own: Cindy Kane
The Art Complex Museum
189 Alden Street
Duxbury, MA 02332

Martha's Vineyard artist Cindy Kane exhibits her series "Mapping Writers". These large-scale paintings incorporate handwritten manuscript materials from locally-living authors in a fascinating melange of media and moving thought patterns.

Tel: 781-934-6634
Fax: 781-934-5117
For more info, visit:
http://www.artcomplex.org

March 1 - May 3
Exhibition - Reflections of Plymouth
Pilgrim Hall Museum
79 Court St.,
Plymouth, MA

Visit the Plymouth of the 1970s through the superb photography of Wes Ennis. Images on display include Souvenirs, Pilgrim Super Drug, Purity Supreme, Smith’s Store, Lobster Hut, Nick’s Lunch and Bernard’s. Visit Ennis’ website at www.wesennis.com for more images of his projects, photojournalism and fine art work.

Admission $7 adults, $6 seniors & AAA, $4 children, $20 families (2 adults with their children)
Free admission for Plymouth MA residents.
Open daily 9:30a.m. - 4:30p.m.

For more information, call 508 746-1620
www.pilgrimhall.org

March 27 through June 6
Exhibition - "Spring Has Sprung" Theme Show
Plymouth Center for the Arts
11 North Street
Plymouth, MA