Saturday, November 1, 7:30 p.m.
Driftwood Folk Café
Downstairs at First Parish Church
(Unitarian Universalist)
Kendall Hall
19 Town Square
Plymouth, MA
http://www.driftwoodfolkcafe.com
Special Co-Bill Performance
Anne Heaton and Chris O'Brien
Boston-based singer-songwriter Anne Heaton will release her thoughtful and delicate new collection of music, Blazing Red, this fall. The critically acclaimed artist returned to the studio after years of touring to put together her third album with co-producer Gary Maurer (of HEM). Recorded mostly live-in-the-studio, Heaton’s new record maps personal themes with organic vocals, pop melodies and piano-led arrangements. Heaton expresses feelings of loss and connection, from the desire to, one day, be a good mom, to letting go of past relationships. The music is at times lush and whimsical -- Heaton is often backed by a string quartet- and alternately intimate, she sings and plays piano only. What is created is a soulful record that gently urges the listener to both take risks and take comfort.
Chris O'Brien first took to the guitar after seeing Shawn Colvin and the Indigo Girls in concert when he was twelve. Struck by his passion to learn the guitar, family friend Dar Williams sat down with Chris and taught him to play some of his first chords.
O’Brien grew up surrounded by music and musicians. He was raised on a steady diet of Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and Paul Simon. Influenced by Martin Sexton, David Gray, Richard Shindell and, of course, Dar Williams, he began crafting his own songs at the age of 14.
Chris has shared the stage with such artists as David Wilcox, Brian Webb, Meg Hutchinson, Antje Duvekot, Vance Gilbert, Mark Erelli, Ryan Montbleau, Rachael Davis, Anne Heaton, Jess Klein, Gregory Douglass, Jake Armerding and many others.
For tickets and information visit http://www.driftwoodfolkcafe.com
Tuesday, November 6
5th Annual Taste of the Town
to benefit the Plymouth Public Library
Grand Ballroom
Radisson Hotel Plymouth Harbor
180 Water Street
Plymouth, MA
20+ restaurants, 60+ wines
Friday, November 21, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Free Patriotic Concert
Tops in Blue
America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration
Plymouth Memorial Hall
Court Street
Plymouth, MA
508-746-1818
http://www.usathanksgiving.com
Saturday, November 22, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Parade
Downtown Plymouth
In 1621 America’s most famous immigrants, the Pilgrims, celebrated a harvest feast with their Wampanoag Neighbors. Come to Plymouth to celebrate this event with a Parade, Floats, Bands and more.
508-746-1818
http://www.usathanksgiving.com
Saturday, November 22 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
America's Hometown New England Food Festival
Historic Waterfront
Pilgrim Memorial State Park
Plymouth, MA
508-746-1818
http://www.usathanksgiving.com
Monday, November 24-Friday, November 28
Thanksgiving Week at Plimoth Plantation
Celebrate the quintessential Thanksgiving experience at Plimoth Plantation! Be among the thousands who make the annual pilgrimage to the museum to share in the holiday spirit. Visitors explore the Plantation’s multiple sites, which include the 1627 English Village, the Wampanoag Homesite, the Crafts Center and Mayflower II. In addition, a variety of Thanksgiving Dinners are offered to suit your budget and individual holiday needs, but keep in mind, dining reservations fill up quickly! Tickets include admission and go on sale to Members on May 20 and to the general public June 1. Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Ave.
Plymouth, MA
508-746-1622 x8366
www.plimoth.org
Wednesday, November 26 to 29
11 a.m to 3 p.m.
11th Annual First Peoples Pavilion
Cultural and Educational Exhibit
Historic Waterfront
Pilgrim Memorial State Park
Plymouth, MA
Thursday, November 27, 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Pilgrim Progress
North Street to Water Street up Leyden Street to Burial Hill and back via Main Street
Mid-November thru December
Christmas Festival of Lights
Visit the largest light display in New England with over 7 million lights throughout the park, a 2-mile train ride, animated holiday displays, an indoor play area, and visits with Santa.
Parking is free.
Edaville USA
7 EDA Avenue
Carver, MA
508-866-8190
www.edaville.com