Plymouth Antiquarian Society May Burial Hill Tour

First Saturdays on Burial Hill Join Us on May 7th

Boston vs. Local Styles in Gravestones Burial Hill has some of the finest examples for comparing the differences in materials and carvings between Boston-made gravestones and locally-made burial markers during the 18th century. Stephen O'Neill, Executive Director of the Hanover Historical Society & Senior Lecturer at Suffolk University, explains the distinctions and how rural stones created a local style in imitation of Boston gravestones. Boston vs. Local Styles in Gravestones 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

Tea with Terry

Trip to See Mayflower II Restoration in Mystic Seaport

Join our friends from Plimoth Plantation on May 6 for a unique, behind-the-scenes trip to Mystic Seaport to visit Mayflower II while she is undergoing the second phase of her restoration work at the renowned Henry B. duPont Preservation Shipyard. The ship is scheduled to return to Plymouth Harbor in June for the season, so this is a wonderful opportunity to see first-hand the incredible craftsmanship of both museums' skilled shipwrights and maritime artisans while she is still at Mystic Seaport.

This is a rare opportunity to learn about the art of wooden shipbuilding and restoration and how Plimoth Plantation is keeping it alive in collaboration with Mystic Seaport. This multi-year, multi-million preservation project, once fully funded, will ensure that Mayflower II can continue to fulfill her educational mission and serve as an enduring symbol of hope and freedom.

DETAILS
Date: Friday, May 6, 2016
Transportation: Please plan to meet at Mystic Seaport (about a two-hour trip from Plymouth). Click here for a map to Mystic.

Time: Meet the Plimoth Plantation group at the Seaport's main entrance at 10:45 AM sharp. Upon admission, we will proceed immediately to the duPont Shipyard for an exclusive presentation by Whit Perry, Plimoth Plantation's Director of Maritime Preservation and Operations, and Quentin Snediker, Mystic Seaport's Shipyard Director. During the presentation, you observe first-hand the artisans at work on Mayflower II's restoration.

At 12:15 the group will gather for lunch in the Planetarium classroom.

After lunch you will be free to explore Mystic Seaport at your leisure and enjoy all that the wonderful "Museum of America and the Sea" has to offer!

Price (including lunch)
Adults: Plimoth Plantation Member $50 / Non-member $60
Kids 6-17 (not recommended for children under 6): Member $30 / Non-member $35

THE DEADLINE FOR TICKET SALES IS MAY 2nd. SPACE IS LIMITED.

BUY TICKETS

Brotherhoods Meet

On Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 6 pm, Congregation Beth Jacob Synagogue's Men's Brotherhood invite The Second Church Men to a meet and greet dinner, great conversation and a guest speaker.

The guest speaker is The Reverend Robert Everett, Ph. D who will be speaking on various topics.

This night will provide a wonderful opportunity to meet, share a meal together, have great conversation and meet new people.

The Synagogue is located at 8 Pleasant Street, Plymouth, MA. Street Parking.is available in immediate area.

There will be a simple dinner of pizza and salad with desserts. Coffee, tea and soda will also be served.

Please RSVP to 508-759-8147 or rjz2007@comcast.net.










Planned cost will be $5.00 per gentleman.

American Pennies for Hunger

After the brutal winter that the northeast endured last year, this year has been relatively mild and it already feels like "spring has sprung". Although the weather has improved, 1in 9 people in Eastern Massachusetts still do not to know where their next meal will come from. APFH continues to be committed to its' mission but we can't do it without your help.

Last year, APFH donated $18,000 to 21 Emergency Food Providers in Southeastern MA, bringing our total donations since our inception to over $113,000! Our goal is to alleviate hunger for adults, children, seniors and veterans in need. This year, we have already donated $1,700 primarily due to a very successful penny drive at The West Elementary School in Plymouth and change collected at The Pinehill's Market in Plymouth. Our donation account balance is currently below $100. Please give what you can. 

You can donate through our web site at www.americanpenniesforhunger.org or simply mail a check to:

American Pennies for Hunger Inc.
PO Box 6272
Plymouth, MA 02362

Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for all of those at risk.

Happy Spring!
Wendy Hinden
President/Founder

Dining for the Dogs

Dining for the Dogs at Marshland Restaurants. Join Friends of the Plymouth Pound on Tuesday, April 26 for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. 

10% of your total meal will be donated to FPP’s homeless animals!

Andrew Kusmin Book Signing

You're invited to The Cry of a Stone book launch!

With the gracious permission of the British Library Board, The Mayflower Society is pleased to announce the publication of Pilgrim Robert Cushman’s book The Cry of a Stone with a formal book launch on Sunday, April 17th and you are invited.

For the first time Pilgrim enthusiasts may read Cushman’s published original text together with a modern transcription, supplemented by annotations provided by noted Pilgrim scholar James W. Baker. The Cry of a Stone is a must read for all those interested in Mayflower Pilgrim history.

A formal book launch will take place on Sunday, April 17th at The Mayflower Society house in Plymouth, MA at 2 PM. All are welcome, though RSVP's are required. Please email Kathy at executiveasst@themayflowersociety.org if you plan to attend.

We hope you can join GSMD in celebrating this important publication, either with your attendance to our launch, or by purchasing a copy for your own library.

If you would like to purchase a copy of The Cry of a Stone, click here.

Thank you! 

 

Bark in the Park Sponsorship Opportunties!

Join us on Saturday, May 14th from 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM at Nelson Park for a fun filled day packed with loads of fun for your furry friends! This dog festival is free of charge, offering entertainment for animal lovers and their furry companions. 

This event always puts the "wow" in "bow wow" as our crowds draw nearly 2,000 people and help raised awareness for rescue groups, non-profits and vendors! We are expecting even larger crowds this year with our new May date. 

Show your Commitment to the Community and Sign Up to be a Sponsor!

Spire Center Presents 3rd Plymouth Rock Assurance Jazz Fest

Plymouth’s Spire Center for Performing Arts proudly presents the third annual Plymouth Rock Assurance Jazz Fest throughout Memorial Day Weekend, Friday, May 27 through Sunday, May 29, at 25 ½ Court Street, Plymouth. 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.




Jazz Fest Schedule of Events:

Friday, May 27, 7:30 pm
Donna Byrne and The Marshall Wood Trio

Masterful, sultry jazz singer Donna Wood brings her quintessential entertainer gift to the Spire stage. Wood has performed at top venues across the country, including Los Angeles’ Jazz Baker, NYC’s Tavern on the Green, The Blue Note, The Baltimore-Washington Jazz Festival and has performed with the Benny Goodman Tribute Orchestra. Her 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. As an educator, he serves as adjunct professor of Jazz Studies at Rhode Island College and is also a very active jazz clinician, conducting workshops and master classes stateside and abroad. He recently released a double album with legendary sax man Phil Woods and The Tim Ray Trio on Whaling City Sound Records. 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
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. He has recorded with renowned groups include The Be-Bop Guitars, The Jazz Composers' Alliance, Hide Tokunaga, The Barcelona Symphony Orchestra, The Paramount Brass Quintet, and R&B band Inspector Tuppence. Over the years he has played with such great artists as Kurt Elling, Billy Mitchell, Kevin Hayes, Valery Ponamarev, Bill Charlap, Greg Hutchinson, Dennis Irwin, Winard Harper, Joe Hunt, Teddy Charles and Oscar Castro-Neves. He currently serves as Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music. 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 Austin McMahon on drums.

Eldar





Eldar Djangirov brings his world-class jazz trio to the Spire Center for Jazz Fest. The New York Times describes New York-based pianist and Grammy-nominated artist Eldar as "a blend of musical intelligence, organizational savvy, enthusiasm and prowess that was all the more impressive for seeming so casual... an ebullient impressionist." 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. Along the way, he's worked with masters including Dr. Billy Taylor, Michael Brecker, Marian McPartland, Dave Brubeck, Wynton Marsalis, Joshua Redman, Chris Potter, Nicholas Payton, Harvey Mason, Chris Botti, Joe Locke, Ron Carter, Pat Martino, Roy Hargrove and many others. 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 pmAll 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.

Tickets for Jazz Fest are $25 online in advance, $30 at the door per evening for Friday and Saturday’s performances. Tickets for the All Star Open Jazz Jam Session are $10 for audience members or performers. 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.

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