Founding Women on Burial Hill

First Saturdays on Burial Hill

Join Us on March 5th

Dr. Donna Curtin, Executive Director of Pilgrim Hall Museum, offers new perspectives on Plymouth's past through four centuries of women's experience represented on Burial Hill. Encounter generations of remarkable Plymoutheans - women whose contributions have rarely been included in historical narratives of the town.

Founding Women on Burial Hill is part of Burial Hill: History in Progress, a free program that will continue through the year 2020. Launched independently in 2011 by the Plymouth Antiquarian Society, the Burial Hill series is now a collaborative program with the Pilgrim Society & Pilgrim Hall Museum. Each year, we will present a series of history expeditions on Burial Hill, one of America's oldest and most significant burying grounds. Tours will be offered on the first Saturday of every month at 1 pm (excepting January); meet at the top of the Hill.

No reservations are required for individuals and families. Participants may traverse steep and slippery slopes; please wear appropriate shoes. Severe weather may cancel tour; updates will be posted on the Plymouth Antiquarian Society Facebook page.

For more information contact pasm@verizon.net or call 508-746-0012

For a full listing of upcoming tours, visit www.plymouthantiquariansociety.org

Early Spring Art Classes Start March 7

Classes start March 7th at the Plymouth Center for the Arts. Please click here to register.

Join The Plymouth Philharmonic 100th Season Celebration!

Unveiling of the Restored Portraits

Order of Events

William Ferguson, Senior Warden Christ Church Parish

David Buckman, Golden Gull Studio

Donna Curtin, Pilgrim Hall Museum

Unveiling by: Senator Vinny deMacedo & Senate President Therese Murray

Town meeting voted CPA funds to restore and frame these portraits of Rev. Robert and Abigail Hall who separately, and together, played large roles in Plymouth's continuing contribution to the history of this country. These portraits will be on display at the Plymouth Public Library following the unveiling. In 2017 the portraits will be moved -- and permanently on display -- in the restored 1820

Court House and our new Town Hall.

Refreshments will be served.

Plymouth Children's Chorus celebrates 10th anniversary

Nestled within the 100th season of the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra is another special anniversary. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Plymouth Children’s Chorus.

Comprised of select fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders, this training chorus rehearses over a focused eight-week period in preparation for the Phil’s annual Family Concert and is the result of a special partnership between Plymouth Public Schools music educators and the Plymouth Philharmonic. This tuition-free ensemble is designed to give students of every socio-economic background the opportunity to perform at a high musical level with a professional symphony orchestra. Their founding director is Federal Furnace School music specialist Kathy McMinn.

The Phil’s Family Concert is being held in Plymouth’s Memorial Hall Sunday, March 6. The concert begins at 3 p.m. and the popular hands-on instrument demonstrations precede the concert at 2.

Tickets are on sale now. Memorial Hall is fully accessible. Tickets are $15 and $20 for Adults, $8 and $12 for Children (through age 12). Tickets can be purchased on-line by visiting plymouthphil.org or calling the Phil office at 508-746-8008.

Memorial Hall is located at 83 Court St. in downtown Plymouth.

Spring/Summer Jazz at Spire Center for Performing Arts

Performing on spanish guitar, trumpet, flute, saxophone and vocals, Mark Greel combines the intimate and energetic sounds of Flamenco, Brazilian and Spanish music styles with a sprinkling of freshly interpreted pop and jazz tunes to round out a unforgettable evening of world music. Greel is accompanied by longtime band members: Dave Scandurra on drums, vocals, guitar and bass, Jeff Williams on piano & keyboards, Ernesto Diaz on latin percussion, Mark Hamilton on trombone, keyboard, bass and vocals and Robert “El Rey” Greel on drums, Latin percussion and vocals.

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Plymouth Rock Assurance Jazz Fest

Friday, May 27, 7:30 pm

Tickets are $25 online in advance, $30 at the door

Donna Byrne and The Marshall Wood Trio

Masterful, sultry jazz singer Donna Byrne brings her quintessential entertainer gift to the Spire stage. Byrne has performed at top venues across the country, and has performed with the Benny Goodman Tribute Orchestra. Husband and bassist Marshall Wood leads up their world-class jazz trio with piano giant Tim Ray and Les Harris Jr. on drums, presenting a set of jazz standards, ballads and blues.

The Greg Abate Quintet

Jazz saxophonist, flutist and composer Greg Abate tours the globe 225 days a year as an international jazz recording artist. Greg’s quintet features Greg Abate at the helm on woodwinds, Jeff Stout on trumpet, Kent Hewitt on piano, Todd Baker on bass and Gary Johnson on drums.

Saturday, May 28, 7:30 pm

Tickets are $25 online in advance, $30 at the door

The Rich Greenblatt Sextet

Boston-based jazz vibraphonist and bandleader Rich Greenblatt is a musician noted as performing with "dazzling speed and a truly magical touch" by John Blenn of Good Times Magazine. Greenblatt has recorded 4 albums as bandleader, and has performed in jazz and blues festivals around the world. Rich’s sextet brings the best in the business together on stage including: Rich Greenblatt on vibes, Greg Hopkins on trumpet, Rick DiMuzio on saxophones, Kevin Harris on piano, John Lockwood on bass and Yoron Israel on drums.

Eldar

Eldar Djangirov brings his world-class jazz trio to the Spire Center for Jazz Fest. When Djangirov (pronounced john-'gear-ov) was signed to Sony Masterworks at age 17, the young Kansas City pianist was already recognized for his prodigious pyrotechnics and precocious knowledge of the bebop tradition. Eldar continues to explore new composing and performing frontiers, enabling him to ultimately to realize his own musical vision. Praised as “a genius beyond most young people I've heard” by Dave Brubeck, the audience will witness greatness when Eldar performs on the Spire’s new Yamaha C7 concert grand piano.

Sunday, May 29, 2 to 5 pm

Tickets are $10 for audience members or performers

All Star Open Jazz Jam

Musicians are welcome to take the stage with the house band during an All Star Jazz Jam. Host Trumpeter/Vocalist Johnny Souza leads the Spire House Jazz Band comprised of the area’s finest jazz musicians. Attendees are welcome to perform or listen in from the audience. Use of a drum set, piano, bass amp and vocal microphones are available to all performers.

The Plymouth Rock Assurance Jazz Fest 2016 is produced by Johnny Souza, through the generous sponsorship of Plymouth Rock Assurance Company and Eastern Bank. Special guest jazz radio host Eric Jackson serves as master of ceremonies for Friday and Saturday’s events.

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Kate McGarry

Saturday, June 25, 8 pm, tickets are $20

With 6 critically acclaimed CDs and a Grammy nomination for Best Jazz Vocal CD, Kate McGarry has become recognized as a jazz artist who brings authenticity and vitality to every song regardless of genre. The Wall St. Journal calls her, "Austere and elegant," New York Times pronounced her music, “astute and sensitive". As an educator she has taught at New England Conservatory and currently serves on the faculty of Manhattan School of Music. Downbeat Magazine has cited McGarry as 'Rising Star' vocalist for the past 9 years.
Advance ticket purchases are recommended, seating is limited due to capacity. The Spire is handicap accessible, public parking is available street side, and in public lots in close proximity. For more information, to order tickets online, or to learn more about The Spire, please visit our website at www.spirecenter.org, or follow Spire Center for Performing Arts on Facebook.

About Spire Center for Performing Arts

The Greater Plymouth Performing Arts Center, Inc. (GPPAC) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2010, dedicated to performing arts and educational programs, supporting the vibrant arts community in the greater South Shore region. The organization founded The Spire Center for Performing Arts, a town-owned venue to serve as a mecca for the arts, dedicated to showcasing music, theatre and dance performances, and arts education appealing to all generations from across the Southeastern Massachusetts region. The Spire’s 225-seat performance hall features superior acoustics, custom state of the art lighting and sound systems and original period architectural details, offering patrons an exceptional performing arts experience. The historic 3-story building resides in the epicenter of America's Hometown, where the growing arts vibe infuses the historical and cultural district with creativity year-round. The Spire’s lower level is dedicated to classrooms for performing arts education and theater troupes, a state of the art recording studio, rehearsal studios and community activities. A vast variety of music performance and eclectic theater productions fill out the majority of The Spire’s yearly entertainment calendar, including concerts, master classes, theatre events, variety shows and music festivals, offering Plymouth a more diverse entertainment scene than ever before. The Spire is located at 25 ½ Court Street, Plymouth. For more information, to order tickets online, or to learn more about The Spire, please visit www.spirecenter.org, call (508) 746-4488, or follow Spire Center for Performing Arts on Facebook or Twitter.  

2016 Junior Member Tour and Peregrination

Save the date! July 14, 2016 Join the Annual Junior Member Tour and Peregrination

This year's Massachusetts Mayflower peregrination tour will begin in Eastham at the Salt Pond Visitor Center of the Cape Cod National Seashore. We will travel by bus to tour Outer Cape places visited by our Mayflower ancestors before they arrived in Plymouth. We'll make stops in Provincetown, Truro, and Eastham. Details and registration will take place in the spring. However, if you might be planning to spend more than the day in the area, be sure to visit www.easthamchamber.com for a listing of lodging and activities. This is a great opportunity to spend some time with your "cousins." For additional preliminary information please contact Edith Bridges @ 781-856-5671 or lhk332@comcast.net.

The Current Situation In The Middle East, From The Point Of View of The Israeli Government

Congregation Beth Jacob of Plymouth is pleased to host Mr. Matan Zamir, the Vice Consul of Israel's Consulate in Boston, on Thursday February 18, 2016 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM.

All residents of Plymouth County and the surrounding area are invited to hear Mr. Zamir speak on the topic of "The Current Situation In The Middle East, From The Point Of View of The Israeli Government."

The event will take place at our Temple between 7:00 and 9:00 pm in the Sanctuary and additional seating will be available in our Social Hall if necessary and may be viewed on closed circuit TV. The address is 8 Pleasant Street in Plymouth.

Reservations are Required! To reserve a seat please contact Mr Harry Shamir by email: Fencing_SaEF1@verizon.net no later than February 12, 2016. Please provide a contact phone number or email, in case of any changes due to inclement weather.

Plymouth Phil Golf Tournament

You are invited to the 15th Annual Plymouth Philharmonic Golf Tournament
Thursday, June 9, 2016

Have fun while supporting the Phil's concerts and educational programs.

The day includes lunch, a shot gun start, 18 holes of golf, prizes, silent auction, a helicopter-ball drop, a reception with great food and good times with friends.

Please click the link below to find out more and to register.

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We'll send more details as spring arrives. In the meantime we would love to hear from you if you are interested in being a sponsor, donating an item to the auction or raffle, or would like to join the committee.

Pilgrim Hall Museum to Hold Kids' Week During February Vacation

Pilgrim Hall Museum Kids' Week

Monday - Thursday,
February 15 - 18, 2016
10 to Noon each day

It can be hard to keep the young ones entertained during February vacation, but Pilgrim Hall Museum comes to the rescue! From Monday to Thursday there will be some great morning activities centered around our Pilgrim ancestors to both educate and entertain. Best of all, it's free for anyone under 18!

MONDAY

Ledda Lindeman presents readings about the Pilgrims and Wampanoag of early Plymouth, followed by bookmark crafting. "New Plimmoth Gard" reenactors will perform 17th century militia drills on the Museum steps.

TUESDAY
Deanna Nealey, author of a local children's book, "Genghis Swan," tells the amusing story of Plymouth's own cantankerous waterfowl who once "ruled" the Eel River, followed by swan-themed arts and crafts.

WEDNESDAY
Listen to tales of courage and leadership based on Plymouth's early Governor William Bradford, presented by Kathy Babini, then create a handmade book about your own favorite heroes to take home!

THURSDAY
Investigate the immigrant experience with our popular Mayflower Trunk program, and immerse yourself in a range of creative craft activities.

Students and children under 18 admitted FREE!
Admission for adults is $10, $8 for seniors.
Free for residents of Plymouth or members of Pilgrim Hall
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Plymouth.