Plymouth, MA - May 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! May schedule:

Friday, May 1 - Thursday, May 7
Wendy and Lucy
Director Kelly Reichardt delivers a resonant portrait of a dying America. Michelle Williams (Brokeback Mountain) is Wendy, a down-on-her-luck young woman who has driven across-country with her dog, Lucy, in search of a better life in Alaska. When her car breaks down and she becomes separated from Lucy, her predicament becomes dire. In a world that doesn't seem to know she even exists, Wendy befriends a local security guard (Wally Dalton), who gives her a tiny fraction of hope. Wendy and Lucy is a tribute to marginalized characters, usually ignored in both the cinematic and real worlds. Rated R

Friday, May 8 - Thursday, May 14
Tokyo Sonata
Best known in the United States for bizarre and unsettling horror films like Pulse and Cure, Kiyoshi Kurosawa diverges with Tokyo Sonata. A study in contrasts, this family drama contains an underlying tension that permeates the film even during its most humorous moments. The story concerns a Japanese businessman who unexpectedly loses his job. Unable to break the news to his devoted wife and family, he dresses up every morning and pretends to go to work. Equal parts social commentary and situational comedy, Kurosawa’s film also feels like a thriller, thanks to the exceptionally atmospheric work from cinematographer Akiko Ashizawa and composer Kazumasa Hashimoto. Rated PG-13

Friday, May 15 - Thursday, May 21
Lemon Tree
Salma, a 45 year old Palestinian widow, owns a lemon grove on the border of Palestinian and Israeli territory. Her fight to save her family grove from being cut down for security reasons takes her in its course through new love, unexpected cross-cultural friendships, and eventually the Israeli Supreme Court. Unrated.

Friday, May 12 - Thursday, May 28
Fados
Fados completes the musical trilogy of award-winning Carlos Saura (Flamenco, 1995; Tango, 1998). Ravishing cinemetography and ingenious effects spotlight Portugal's faudistas, both legends and new wave, as they perform this haunting, beautifully melancholy musical genre. Unrated.

Friday, May 29 - Thursday, June 4
Revanche
A thrilling, tragic Oscar-nominated drama set in a Viennese brothel. An ex-con working as an assistant in the brothel falls for a Ukrainian hooker. Their desperate plans for escape interesect with the lives of a rural cop and his seemingly content wife, creating a dark yet beautiful, existential portrait of life. In German with subtitles. Unrated.

General Admission $9.50
Plimoth Plantation Member or Senior $7.50

For more info, visit:
www.plimoth.org

Friday, May 1
A TOAST TO THE ARTS
Presented by The Plymouth Cultural Council who will announce the winners of the annual A R T Y (Arts Recognition) Awards, and raise a toast to individuals and organizations that have gone above and beyond in support of arts, culture and interpretive sciences, during the previous year. This will be a star-studded night to remember.
Nightlife Music Co/Project Arts Of Plymouth
nightmusicco@verizon.net
www.project-arts.com

Saturday, May 2, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Canine Fitness Dog & Dog Owner Race
Myles Standish State Forest
Plymouth, MA

For more information, call:
Canine Fitness
508-759-2199

Saturday, May 2, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Open House
National Monument to the Forefathers
Allerton Street (north side of Samoset Street)
Plymouth, MA

Join us to celebrate this historic property through family events and activities! There will be walking tours, family-friendly fun, music & refreshments.

Help us win a preservation grant! Vote for us at:
www.partnersinpreservation.com

To learn more about the Monument, please visit:
www.forefathersmonument.org

Saturday, May 2, 7:30 p.m.
Comedy On the Road
Dinner Theatre at John Carver Inn & Spa
25 Summer Street
Plymouth, MA

This is one of our most popular dinner theater offerings! Harmon-Marino brings you the very best in stand-up comedy from Boston and New York. With many acts from The Tonight Show, David Letterman and Conan O’Brien Shows. New headliners for the 2009 season! Mature content.

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

Saturday, May 2 , 7:30 p.m.
Joey Canzano's Musical & Comedy Cabaret
Dinner Theatre at the Cape Codder Resort
Route 132 & Bearse's Way
Hyannis, MA

Come see some of the area’s best comics performing just for you, hosted and emceed by Joey Canzano in the renowned Emerald Room and featuring an elaborate Buffet Dinner.

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

Saturday, May 2, 8 p.m.
Reality Fighting Throwdown
Memorial Hall
83 Court Street
Plymouth, MA

Mixed Martial Arts event, with two title fights and 15 other pro and amateur MMA battles. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $45 - $80. To learn more, call 860-295-0403 or email President@nagafighter.com.
For more Memorial Hall info or to buy tickets online, visit:

www.memorialhall.com

Monday, May 4
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

Friday, May 8th
Homeschoolers' Day
Jenney Grist Mill
6 Spring Lane
Plymouth, MA

Designed for the Christian family. Discover how the faith of the Pilgrims helped to form our country, and celebrate the arrival of spring. See thousands of river herring making their way up from the ocean by the Mill to the fish ladder on the way to spawn in Billington Sea. (This amazing event happens every April and continues til late May)

Every family that tours the Mill will receive a poster depicting "The life cycle of the Herring". Reservations are requested for this event. Tours run every hour.

Call 508-747-4544 for more info or to reserve.
info@jenneygristmill.org
www.jenneygristmill.org

Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m. & 3 p.m.
Felix and His Mayflower II Adventures
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Ave.,
Plymouth, MA

Meet Peter Arenstam, current Mayflower II Captain and children’s book author, who will read from his book Felix and His Mayflower II Adventures, based on the true adventures of Felix, the kitten who made the trans-Atlantic journey onboard Mayflower II in 1957. Free with museum admission.

For more information, call (508) 746-1622
www.plimoth.org

Saturday, May 9, 7:30 p.m.
Driftwood Folk Cafe - Jason Spooner Trio with opening act Sam Chase
Kendall Hall at First Parish Church
19 Town Square
Plymouth, MA

Multi-award winning New England-based songwriter Jason Spooner and his blistering rhythm section perform folk, roots and blues.
Drummer, producer, singer-songwriter Sam Chase blends folk, alternative country and pop-rock into one smooth, melodic sound.

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. Admission $15.

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

Saturday, May 9, 8 p.m.
Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra - Spring Pops!
Memorial Hall
83 Court Street
Plymouth, MA

An evening with Rockapella! This remarkable American sensation successfully melds elements of rock, jazz, R&B and doo-wop with their rich, five-part a cappella vocals. You'll swear there's a band accompanying them - but it's all done with their voices!

Call 508-746-8008 for more information.
c.ford@plymouthphil.org
www.plymouthphil.org

Sunday, May 10, 11 a.m.
Mother's Day Brunch
Plimoth Plantation
Route 3, Exit 4,
Plymouth, MA

Enjoy a scrumptious meal, then tour Plimoth Plantation as a family. Children will have an opportunity to create a memorable, hand-made gift for mom.

Adult: $35, Child: $21. with special Member rates. Call for tickets at 508-746-1622, ext. 8365 by May 3.

Visit www.plimoth.org for more information.

Sunday, May 10, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Spring Performance Series - 2009
Caravan
Plymouth Center for the Arts
11 North Street
Plymouth, MA

First program in a series of three, Caravan is a multicultural improvisational collaboration that explores the musics of Africa, Ireland, Brazil, India, Spain, the Middle East, and beyond. Caravan are faculty of the music department of Bridgewater State College.

Admission/Donation $7 general,
$5 Seniors/Students,
Children under 12 free.
All tickets at the door.

Visit www.musicatthecenter.com , or call
508-746-7222 for more information.

Wednesday, May 13 , 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Senior Program - Mystical Egypt
Plymouth Public Library
132 South Street
Plymouth, MA

An armchair journey to this exotic land, with stories and dance, presented by Katrina Valenzuela. No registration is required for this free program, and the library is fully accessible. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to attend.

If you would like more information, please call 508-830-4250, TTY 508-747-5882, or visit www.plymouthpubliclibrary.org

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, May 15-17
Exhibition - Adopt-An-Artifact
Opening Reception Friday 4-6pm
Pilgrim Hall Museum
75 Court Street
Plymouth, MA

Creative interpretations of artifacts at Pilgrim Hall Museum by PCIS 5th grade students. Sponsored by The Plymouth Cultural Council & The Plymouth Lions Club.

Free with museum admission.
Admission $7 adults, $6 seniors & AAA.
Free admission for Plymouth MA residents.
Open daily 9:30a.m. - 4:30p.m.

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

Sunday, May 17, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Plymouth Manomartian 5K Race/Walk
Near Bertucci's Italian Restaurant
Plaza Way (off exit 7, Rte 3)
Plymouth, MA

The Plymouth Manomartian 5K is a unique event run to benefit the Town of Plymouth Recreation Department's Half Day Summer Camp Gift Account. Proceeds from this race will enable many children to attend these camps who would otherwise not be able to do so.

For more information or to register, call:
Jeff or Linda Perryman
508-224-0979 or visit:
www.manomartian.com

Sunday, May 17, 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
8th Annual South Shore Arthritis Foundation Walk
Nelson Park
Corner of Nelson & Water Streets
Plymouth, MA

Arthritis Foundation's annual nation-wide fundraiser. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., walk kicks off at noon. Choose from a one or three mile walk through Downtown Plymouth. Post-walk celebration with food, fun and entertainment for the whole family!

For more information, call:
Nesse McCabe
617-219-8221 or visit:
www.southshorearthritiswalk.com

Sunday, May 17, 3 p.m.
Persephone's Daughters
Day and Night: The Love Songs of
George Gershwin, Jerome Kern and Cole Porter
First Parish Church in Plymouth
Top of Town Square
Leyden Street
Plymouth, MA

This Plymouth-based women's a capella chorus performs two themed concerts a year in First Parish Church. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and children under 13 and will be available at the door.

For more info or advance tickets, call Lynne Wilkinson at:
508-747-0212

Sunday, May 17, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Reception - Changing Exhibits
Ancient Medium, N.E.W. Terrain
Structures in Print
On Their Own: Cindy Kane
The Art Complex Museum
189 Alden Street
Duxbury, MA 02332

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

Monday, May 18
Master Hair Stylist & Colorist
Lily's Apothecary
6 Main Street Extension
Plymouth, MA

508-747-7546
www.lilysapothecary.com

Monday, May 18, 7 p.m.
Meet the Author - Lynn Bonasia
Plymouth Public Library
132 South Street
Plymouth, MA

Some Assembly Required

Reading and book signing.

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

Monday, May 19th, 11:30a.m.
Antiquarian Golf Tournament
Southers Marsh Golf Club
30 Southers Marsh Lane
(off Federal Furnace Road)
Plymouth, MA

11:30am Registration; 1pm Reception; 5:30pm Dinner
Help preserve local history while you enjoy an afternoon on an award-winning scenic New England golf course.

Call for information and reservations:
Plymouth Antiquarian Society
508-746-0012
www.plymouthantiquariansociety.org

Friday, May 22, 7 p.m.
Concert - Rock for RSD
Memorial Hall
83 Court Street
Plymouth, MA

Proceeds to benefit RSD research. This will be a student-led event filled with local talent such as TooBoKou, Stay, New Ditty, Skybound to Nowhere, Nazawrath, Spank, and Eyeball Kid. Come on out and enjoy a great night of entertainment and help support a great cause!

Tickets from $10.
For more info or to buy tickets online, visit:
www.memorialhall.com

Saturday, May 23, 1:00 p.m.
Memorial Cemetery Tour
Oak Grove/Vine Hills Cemeteries
Between Samoset and Summer Streets
Plymouth, MA

Explore the rich history and romantic landscapes of Plymouth's 19th century rural cemeteries on a guided walking tour with Dr. Donna Curtin. Experience nature and art in one sublime setting, with decorative monuments and tombs nestled among picturesque hills, vales plantings and pathways, and learn about historic Plymoutheans interred here.

Free and open to the public; reservations required. Call 508-746-0012, or email pasm@verizon.net.

www.plymouthantiquariansociety.org

Sat. through Mon, May 23-25, 9a.m. - 3p.m.
Annual Heirloom & Native Plant Sale
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Ave.,
Plymouth, MA

Featuring annuals and perennials to attract bees, birds and butterflies for the flower garden, as well as a variety of herbs for the herbalist. Meet the museum horticulturist and purchase beautiful plants at great prices to enhance your landscape, all in support of Plimoth Plantation!

508-746-1622
www.plimoth.org

Sat. through Mon, May 23-25, 10a.m. - 3p.m.
Corn Planting in the English Village
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Ave.,
Plymouth, MA

The herring are running, the trees are budding, and nature tells us it’s time to plant corn! Join the English colonists in the fields adjacent to the Village, as they plant their corn seeds. Learn 17th-century cultivation techniques and get hands-on experience with a rare strain of maize developed exclusively at Plimoth Plantation.

508-746-1622
www.plimoth.org

Sat. through Mon, May 23-25, 10a.m. - 3p.m.
Corn Planting at the Wampanoag Homesite
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Ave.,
Plymouth, MA

According to the Wampanoag, when there is a new moon, after the herring start to run and the shadbush begin to bloom, or when the oak leaf is as big as a squirrels ear, it is time to plant corn. Discover the importance of corn in Native culture, as well as the many rituals and traditions associated with planting this very significant and valuable crop.

508-746-1622
www.plimoth.org

Sunday, May 24, 11a.m. - 5p.m.
Free European Mini-Facials
Lily's Apothecary
6 Main Street Extension
Plymouth, MA

Kick off the Summer Season by treating your skin to a FREE 10+ Step European Mini-Facial by Mario Badescu Expert Consultant Vicki Caira. Make it "a fun and fabulous day" and invite a friend . . . take advantage of this amazing opportunity! For more info or to book, call:

508-747-7546
www.lilysapothecary.com

Sunday, May 24, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Spring Performance Series - 2009
Duo LiveOak
Plymouth Center for the Arts
11 North Street
Plymouth, MA

Second program in a series of three, Duo LiveOak is a highly accomplished ensemble offering a fresh voice in alternative classical music, creating and performing a new body of lyrical contemporary art song with classical guitar. Frank Wallace (composer, baritone, guitar, lute) and Nancy Knowles (mezzo-soprano, poet).

Admission/Donation $7 general,
$5 Seniors/Students,
Children under 12 free.
All tickets at the door.

Visit www.musicatthecenter.com , or call
508-746-7222 for more information.

Tuesday, May 26, 7 p.m.
Jazz Duo - Sam Harris and Matt Marantz
Plymouth Public Library
132 South Street
Plymouth, MA

Sam Harris, piano, and Matt Marantz, saxophone, are graduates of Manhattan School of Music. This program is free and open to all.

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

Thursday, May 28 through Sunday, May 31
Carnival - Friends of Plymouth Pound
Armstrong Skating Rink
Long Pond Road
Plymouth, MA

Enjoy family fun and help your animal friends, too!

Thurs: 6 - 10 pm
Fri: 6 - 11 pm
Sat: 1 - 10 pm
Sun: 1 - 5 pm

For more information, call Gayle Fitzpatrick at:
508-224-3203 or visit:
www.fpp.petfinder.com

Friday, May 29, 6:30 p.m.
Adult Literacy Program of Greater Plymouth's 20th Anniversary Celebration
Plimoth Plantation
Route 3, Exit 4
Plymouth, MA

Honoring Senate President Therese Murray for her many contributions and ongoing support of the Plymouth Public Library's program.

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

Friday, May 29, 7 p.m.
School's Out Summer Concert Series (Acoustic Evenings on the Harbor stage)
Hedge House lawn
126 Water Street
Plymouth, MA

Series features the finest local and national up-and-coming acts. Tonight, OCM Artist of the Year, singer-songwriter Jake Hill. Strong, thought-provoking, infectious, melodic and masterful folk and Americana. Admission free.

Presented by Brewster Productions.
Sponsored by the Plymouth Antiquarian Society.

For more info, visit:
www.brewsterproductions.com

Saturday, May 30, 1:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Nathaniel Morton Elementary School Walk
Nathaniel Morton Elementary School
6 Lincoln Street
Plymouth, MA

Starts and ends at Nathaniel Morton School. A brisk, family-oriented walk to get us out and moving! Upon return, join us for a Family Fun Day on the school lawn.

For more information, call:
Juliette Hall
508-747-3180

Sat. & Sun, May 30 & 31, 9a.m. - 3p.m.
Annual Heirloom & Native Plant Sale
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Ave.,
Plymouth, MA

Featuring annuals and perennials to attract bees, birds and butterflies for the flower garden, as well as a variety of herbs for the herbalist. Meet the museum horticulturist and purchase beautiful plants at great prices to enhance your landscape, all in support of Plimoth Plantation!

508-746-1622
www.plimoth.org

Sunday, May 31, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Memorial Day Parade
Shirley Square (downtown center),
north on Rte. 3A, circle clockwise by waterfront,
end at Memorial Hall
Plymouth, MA

Honor our veterans and celebrate the spirit of our local community at this rousing annual event.

For more information, call:
David Stone
508-747-1620, x173

Ongoing Events . . .

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

Martha'a 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.

Reception, May 17 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

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.

Free with museum admission.
Admission $7 adults, $6 seniors & AAA.
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