(Also see Things to do in Winter at bottom)(Information is subject to change)
Month of March
Winter Getaway 2012
Pilgrim Sands on Long Beach
150 Warren Avenue
Plymouth, MA
508-747-0900
Through March 22 join us at our beachfront hotel and save! We are offering $20. off each night of your stay, plus you get 10% off select local restaurants when you show your keytag. Print the coupon at www.pilgrimsands.com/images/WinterGetaway2012.pdf
Month of March
Fire & Ice Romance Package
John Carver Inn & Spa
25 Summer Street
Plymouth, MA
A perfect Romantic Getaway starting at only $169!
Escape to historic Plymouth, a serenely idyllic destination in the quiet season. Getaway with your sweetheart, cozy up to your own fireplace and enjoy champagne & chocolates. Offer valid through April 14, 2012, Sunday-Thursday only. Friday and Saturday are available for a surcharge.
Call 508-746-7100 or visit www.johncarverinn.com
Friday-Sunday, March 2-4, 8pm Friday & Saturday; 3pm Sunday
"Steel Magnolias"
The Plymouth Center for the Arts
11 North Street
Plymouth, MA
This story of female bonding in a Louisiana beauty salon will be performed by the Plymouth Community Theater.
For more information visit www.plymouthcommunitytheater.net
All shows are held at the Plymouth Center for the Arts.
Call 508-746-7222 or visit www.plymouthguild.org
Saturday, March 3, 12 Noon
10th Annual Polar Plunge
10:30am Registration at Plymouth Beach; 12pm Plunge; 12:30pm Awards & Refreshments
This year’s proceeds
will help with the redesign of the “The Patient/Family Resource Center” of Medical
Oncology.
For more information visit www.jordanspolarplunge.com
Saturday, March 3, 1pm
Burial Hill Tours - Beginnings: The 17th Century Origins of Burial Hill
The Plymouth Antiquarian Society will be hosting guided tours of Plymouth’s Burial Hill on the first Saturday of the month. Tours are free and different topics will be the focus at each tour. Meet at the cemetery stairs next to First Parish Church, 19 Town Square.
For more information call 508 747-0012
or visit www.plymouthantiquariansociety.org
Sunday, March 4, 3pm
Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra - Family Concert
Memorial Hall
83 Court Street
Plymouth, MA
Come early at 2pm for Instrument Demonstrations! A great introduction for anyone, young and old alike, to the glorious sounds of symphonic music!The wonderful 4th and 5th grade singers of the Plymouth Children's Chorus, over one hundred of them, return to add spark and energy to this annual happy event!
For updated information call 508-746-8008 or visit www.plymouthphil.org
Monday, March 5, 7pm
Irish Genealogy
Plymouth Public Library
132 South Street
Plymouth, MA
Irish Genealogy featuring New England sources. Michael Brophy is the guest speaker.
For more information call 508-830-4250 or visit
www.plymouthpubliclibrary.org
Thursday, March 8, 2:30-6:30pm
Plymouth Local Foods Winter-into-Spring Market
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Avenue
Plymouth, MA
Held
at Plimoth Plantation on the second Thursday of the month through April. This event is free and open to the public! Browse the tables of root crops, greens, fresh eggs, herbs, delectable breads and pies. Take home foods made with locally sourced ingredients. Shop for earth-based arts made by skilled artisans and gather around the hearth-fire for conversation and music.
For more information call 508-732-9962 or visit www.plymouthfarmersmarket.org
Friday-Sunday, March 9-11, 8pm Friday & Saturday; 5pm Sunday
"Steel Magnolias"
The Plymouth Center for the Arts
11 North Street
Plymouth, MA
This story of female bonding in a Louisiana beauty salon will be performed by the Plymouth Community Theater.
For more information visit www.plymouthcommunitytheater.net All shows are held at the Plymouth Center for the Arts.
Call 508-746-7222 or visit www.plymouthguild.org
Saturday, March 10, 7:30pm
Dinner Theater Series - Finnegan’s Wake
John Carver Inn & Spa
25 Summer Street
Plymouth, 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. Held in the elegant Governor Carver Room. $59.99pp complete includes Buffet Dinner and Live Performance. Overnight packages are available.
Call 508-746-7100 or visit www.johncarverinn.com
Sunday, March 11, 1-3pm
Sunday School Wine Seminar"Italia Bella North, with Patrizia’s Italy Trattoria"
Pioppi's Package Store
183 Court Street
Plymouth, MA
Classes offer a variety of themes (regions, vineyards, varietals), and provide first-rate, wine knowledgeable speakers, as well as amazing tasting menus from local restaurants. All classes are held at Pioppi’s Package Store and include a fabulous tasting menu paired with a sampling of wines. Priority reservations now available. $40pp.
Call 508-746-1943 or visit www.pioppis.com
Thursday, March 15
12-1:30pm - Luncheon; 1:30-6pm - Expo
The Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce
Business Expo & Luncheon
Network with 60+ local businesses and enter to win Give-a-ways all day! This annual event will be held in the Radisson Hotel Plymouth Harbor, 180 Water Street in Plymouth, MA.
For more information and reservations call
508-830-1620 or visit www.plymouthchamber.com
Saturday, March 17, 8:30am & 10:30am
Plimoth Plantation Opening Day
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Avenue
Plymouth, MA
Ewe and the kids are invited to join Museum staff for our annual salute to spring with a celebratory walk and “Rare Breeds Animal Parade” from the Henry Hornblower II Visitor Center to the 17th Century English Village at 10:30am. Celebrate the morning with a farm-fresh breakfast as well from 8:30-10am.
Call 508-746-1622 or visit www.plimoth.org for more information.
Saturday, March 17, 5:30pm & 7pm
Saint Patrick's Day Dinner & A Movie
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Avenue
Plymouth, MA
Enjoy a glass of Mayflower Ale or sparkling cider and a menu of Irish soda bread, corned beef, cabbage, potato, carrot, turnip, and apple oat crisp with Irish whiskey cream. Coffee, tea, and open cash bar. Dinner will be served at 5:30pm with a movie to follow at 7pm.
Call 508-746-1622 or visit www.plimoth.org for more information.
Saturday, March 17, 7:30pm
Dinner Theater Series - Finnegan’s Wake
John Carver Inn & Spa
25 Summer Street
Plymouth, 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. Held in the elegant Governor Carver Room. $59.99pp complete includes Buffet Dinner and Live Performance. Overnight packages are available.
Call 508-746-7100 or visit www.johncarverinn.com
Sunday, March 18, 1-3pm
Sunday School Wine Seminar - TBA
Pioppi's Package Store
183 Court Street
Plymouth, MA
Classes offer a variety of themes (regions, vineyards, varietals), and provide first-rate, wine knowledgeable speakers, as well as amazing tasting menus from local restaurants. All classes are held at Pioppi’s Package Store and include a fabulous tasting menu paired with a sampling of wines. Priority reservations now available. $40pp.
Call 508-746-1943 or visit www.pioppis.com
Saturday, March 24, 7:30pm
Dinner Theater Series - Dave Kane’s Misgivings
John Carver Inn & Spa
25 Summer Street
Plymouth, MA
A night of belly-laughs, blessings, blarney and bingo. Join Father Patrick Aloysius Misgiving for a “divine” evening of stories and one- liners about growing up Catholic. An interactive comedy, back again by popular demand! Held in the elegant Governor Carver Room. $59.99pp complete includes Buffet Dinner and Live Performance. Overnight packages are available.
Call 508-746-7100 or visit www.johncarverinn.com
Sunday, March 25, 1-3pm
Sunday School Wine Seminar"Wines by the Sea, with Waterfront Bar and Grill"
Pioppi's Package Store
183 Court Street
Plymouth, MA
Classes offer a variety of themes (regions, vineyards, varietals), and provide first-rate, wine knowledgeable speakers, as well as amazing tasting menus from local restaurants. All classes are held at Pioppi’s Package Store and include a fabulous tasting menu paired with a sampling of wines. Priority reservations now available. $40pp.
Call 508-746-1943 or visit www.pioppis.com
Saturday, March 31, 8pm
Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra - Power and Glory
This season's High School Choral Consortium, an amazing assembly of singers from area high school choral programs, rejoins the Phil to perform music with local roots. Held at:
Memorial Hall
83 Court Street
Plymouth, MA
For more updated information call 508-746-8008 or visit
www.plymouthphil.org
THINGS TO DO IN WINTER....
Plimoth Cinema
Daily Shows 4:30pm & 7pm
Every Friday a new film comes to Plimoth Cinema and plays throughout the week. Saturday nights are considered “Date Night” at Plimoth Cinema, serving beer and wine along with a variety of concession items, including popcorn and traditional movie candy.
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Avenue
Plymouth, MA
508-746-1622
www.plimoth.org/features/cinema/
Pilgrim Hall Museum
America's Museum of Pilgrim Possessions.
75 Court Street
Plymouth, MA
508-746-1620
www.pilgrimhall.org
Plymouth Center for the Arts
Featuring ongoing exhibits and various classes for adults, teens and kids.
11 North Street
Plymouth, MA
508-746-7222
www.plymouthguild.org
The Art Complex Museum
Features the impressive collection of the Carl A. Weyerhaeuser family which includes Shaker furniture, American paintings and Asian art.
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 1-4pm.
189 Alden Street
Duxbury, MA
781-934-6634
www.artcomplex.org
Dead of Night Ghost Tours
Just because Halloween is over doesn’t mean the Plymouth spirits have flown away. Meet at the black hearse by Plymouth Rock. Call
508-866-5111 or visit www.deadofnightghosttours.com
Trask Museum Tours
Featured in books and film, the 1725 Captain Taylor House and the 1829 Trask Museum are considered to be among the most actively haunted in New England. View the famous Haunted Pram. Bring your cameras! Tours are $15pp and $7 age 12 & under.
31 Old North Street
Plymouth, MA
508-813-2244
www.plymouthghosttour.com
Bettyann’s Winter History Tours of Plymouth
Personal story tours of Plymouth, "America’s Hometown" - Tour Plymouth with Plymouth's Best Known Tour Guide – includes Plymouth Rock, Mayflower II (if the ship is out for repairs Mayflower and Mayflower II histories will still be related), National Monument to the Forefather’s and many sites an average tourist would never discover on their own. Meet at the Waterfront Information Center, 130 Water Street. Price is $15pp. Call 508-801-2300 or email bettyanns.tours@verizon.net or visit www.bettyannstours.com