Broadway Review at Priscilla Beach Theatre

Cranberry Growers' Association Announces Rhapsody in Red Exhibit Tour

The Cape Cod Cranberry Growers' Association (CCCGA) announces its initial tour schedule for Rhapsody in Red: 200 Years of Massachusetts Cranberries, a one-of-a-kind original exhibit retrospective of the Commonwealth’s official state fruit. The exhibit is curated by Public Historian Hilary Goodnow, and generously supported by the Cranberry Educational Foundation through its mission to introduce the American cranberry, cranberry farming and its heritage to the public

In bicentennial celebration of commercial cranberry growing in Massachusetts, CCCGA initiated the creation of the exhibit earlier this year, now nearly 6 months in the making. The exhibit focuses on key themes of the cranberry industry’s rich history, commitment to environmental stewardship, technological innovations, and its’ growing diversity.

Cranberries and cranberry bogs are an iconic element of Massachusetts’ historical, cultural and natural landscapes. As one of only four commercially-grown berries still native to New England, the cranberry draws strong historical ties to the earliest inhabitants of the Commonwealth, including the first English settlers commonly known as “Pilgrims”. Today, in the 21st century, growers strive to keep the tradition alive as part of the common cultural landscape by combining sustainable agricultural practices with environmental stewardship. The industry protects essential upland and wetland habitats, harnesses renewable energy such as wind and solar power, and adopts new technologies to reduce water use on bogs.

Rhapsody in Red Tour Schedule:

Friday, August 19 through Wednesday, August 31: Plymouth Antiquarian Society, The Hedge House, 126 Water Street, Plymouth, during business hours, www.plymouthantiquariansociety.org


Thursday, September 22: Massachusetts Agriculture Day at The Big E, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, www.thebige.com


Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9: A.D. Makepeace Company Cranberry Harvest Celebration, 158 Tihonet Road, Wareham, www.admakepeace.com


The exhibit is available to public institutions for display on tour at museums, galleries, arts festivals and harvest events through 2017. To make arrangements for tour dates at your location, please contact Hilary Goodnow at hrgoodnow@gmail.com. For more information on Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association, visit www.cranberries.org or follow the Association on Facebook and Twitter.

About the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers' Association

The Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association represents more than 325 cranberry growers in Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod and Nantucket. Cranberries are the largest agricultural food commodity produced in Massachusetts, with an annual crop value of $99.8 million. Massachusetts is home to 30% of all North American cranberry acreage and according to a recent Farm Credit East Knowledge Exchange Report, provides over 6,900 jobs and a total economic benefit of over $1.4 billion to the Massachusetts economy. For further information, contact Brian Wick, Executive Director, Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association, bwick@cranberries.org or at 508-866-7878. For the latest updates, visit www.cranberries.org or follow the Association on Facebook and Twitter.

Sprout Digital Network Joins Around the Mayflower

Around the Mayflower is excited to welcome Sprout Digital Network as its newest local business listing.

Sprout Digital Network is an advertising company that promotes local businesses on dedicated  Sprout TV’s located inside popular restaurants in the Greater Plymouth MA area.

Sprout Digital Network was created to assist local businesses maximize their market share and provide valuable opportunities to appear on screen in front of thousands of people per month . Coupled with social media, your brand now becomes interactive. They offer the best media opportunities and provide a well viewed vehicle to reach out to thousands of potential customers.

To see some samples of the commercials they have put together, please visit their website by clicking here.  Please like their page on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.

LATE SUMMER ART CLASSES

LATE SUMMER ART CLASSES

AUGUST 1 TO SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

MONDAY

Intro to Oil Painting - Carole Raymond

Drawing & Painting -  Edwina  Caci

Watercolor Painting - Tony Visco

Clay Pottery (eve) - Ann Conte

TUESDAY

Beach Days (age 9-12) - Gail Kershaw

Drawing & Painting - Edwina Caci

Pastels - Ed Chesnovitch

Beginning Watercolor - Mary LoPiccolo

Clay Pottery (afternoon/eve) - Ann Conte

WEDNESDAY

Psychosymmetry - Jill Voelker

Watercolor Classes (Beg + Adv) - Mary LoPiccolo

Papier Mache Fun for adults- Naomi Just

Intro to Printmaking - Judy Hochberg

THURSDAY

Messin' with Materials Workshop. 8/4+9/1 - Naomi Just

Digital Photography - Richard Mulcahy

Oil/Acrylic Painting - Doro Simone

FRIDAY

Adv. Plein Air Watercolor Workshop 9/23-24

with Frank Costantino

SATURDAY

Digital Photography - Richard Mulcahy

Clay for Kids (age 6-15) - Ann Conte

Beg. Oil Painting Wksp. - 8/1 with Carole Raymond

Plymouth Airshow & Open House

The Plymouth Air Show will be a spectacular event! It will be held on Saturday, August 20th from 10 am to 2 pm.  An airshow with local star performers such as aerobatic and Red Bull Air Race pilot, Mike Goulian and RC pilot, Mitch Buckley. On the ground there will be kids activities, airplane ground display, exhibits and airplane & helicopter rides. It is held bi-annually to connect the Plymouth Airport community to the town of Plymouth and the surrounding areas. 

Event benefits the Plymouth Aero Club scholarship program for local students and other aero club initiatives. The Aero Club is a non-profit organization, helping the local aviation community since 1984.

Tickets are a $10 per car donation when you park. See you there!

Pilgrim Food Tours

Around the Mayflower is pleased to welcome Pilgrim Food Tours as our newest Plymouth Business Listing! Check out this great local business!

Pilgrim Food Tours invites you and your family and friends to experience historic Plymouth in a new way. Their local tour guide will take you on a scenic walk through Downtown Plymouth, stopping along the way to sample delicious food and beverages from some of Plymouth's best restaurants and specialty shops. You will receive an insider's view into the history, architecture, and culinary specialties that define America's Hometown. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, Pilgrim Food Tours are the perfect way to explore historic Downtown Plymouth --- great for locals and visitors alike!

Pilgrim Food Tours is owned and operated by the mother-daughter team of Deb Gustafson and Lauren Gustafson. Inspired by a food tour they completed in Chicago while visiting when Lauren ran the Chicago Marathon, the idea for starting a food tour in Plymouth was born. This is the second season Pilgrim Food Tours has been in operation and Deb and Lauren are proud to have a 5 star rating on TripAdvisor!

While on the Pilgrim Food Tour, guests will enjoy some of the best food and beverages that Plymouth has to offer, including:

*Classic New England style chowder and lobster bisque at Wood's Seafood;
*Blackened salmon with vegetable risotto and a pineapple salsa at Tavern on the Wharf;
*Healthy juice made from locally sourced produce at Vela Juice Bar;
*A unique selection of chicken wings at The Speedwell Tavern;
*Beer samplings from local micro-breweries at the Craft Beer Cellar; and
*Homemade chocolate fudge from Plimoth Plantation.

Tour participants will want to dress comfortably and wear walking shoes, as Pilgrim Food Tour participants will walk 1.25 miles over a three hour time period. Your ticket covers the cost of all food and beverage tastings, which is usually enough to serve as a satisfying lunch.

For more information about Pilgrim Food Tours and to book your own tour, please check out their website by clicking here. You can also "Like" their page on Facebook by clicking here and be sure to follow them on Twitter by clicking here.

Jenney Museum, Plymouth Rock Foundation events

The Jenney Museum and Plymouth Rock Foundation will celebrate stories of people and events, beginning with the Pilgrims, who fought to preserve freedom, from Aug. 18-20.

The following is a list of scheduled events:

Statehouse Tour: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 18. Attendees can tour the Statehouse of Boston with Paul Jehle, historian and pastor of The New Testament Church in Plymouth. The tour is free, but registration is required.

The Pilgrim Progress: 6 p.m. Aug. 19. The Pilgrim Progress is a re-enactment of the Pilgrims church service. This event is free to attend and begins at Plymouth Rock.

Celebration of the Beginning of America: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19. There will be a Celebration of the Beginning of America at the First Church in Town Square, Plymouth, with music, historic presentations and drama. The event is free, but reservations are required as seating is limited. An offering will be taken.

American Heritage Tour: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 20. There will be an American Heritage Tour which includes a guided tour of the National Monument to the Forefathers and the historic district of Plymouth, as well as admission to the Jenney Museum. Cost is $22 for adults and $12.50 for children between 5-17. Reservation are required. Visit jenneymuseum.org for tour information.

Celebration of Faith and Freedom: 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. Aug. 20. There will be a Celebration of Faith and Freedom at the Jenney Museum, 48 Summer St., Plymouth. Attendees will learn how the Pilgrims influenced the writing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the country. They will also visit the Abolitionist exhibit and learn about the Underground Railroad then and now. In the Family Exhibit, attendees will see how society is built from the family up, not from the government down, and how the Pilgrims believed the family was the cornerstone of society. Local historians Dr. Paul Jehle, pastor of the New Testament Church; Leo Martin, director of education at the Jenney Museum in Plymouth; Rich Howell, historian and re-enactor; and Jennie Fornier will be among the speakers during this event. The event is free, and donations will be taken to support the educational programs at the museum. Contact the Jenney Museum for reservations. Space is limited.

Celebrate and Let Freedom Ring: 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 20. The event wraps up with Celebrate and Let Freedom Ring at New Hope Chapel, 89 Court St., Plymouth. Attendees can join this patriotic celebration with music, drama and historic presentations. Admission is free, but registration is required as seating is limited. An offering will be taken.

To sponsor, volunteer, register or participate in the event, call Nancy Martin at 508-747-4544 or email info@jenneymuseum.org.

The Jenney Museum is a non-profit living history museum. Support for the museum is through admissions, sales, tours, membership and donations. It’s mission is to educate families, students, visitors and the local community regarding the economic, historic and agricultural significance of the Pilgrims of Plimoth Colony, including their relationship to the Native Americans. Educational tours are offered from April through Thanksgiving weekend daily, except Sundays. Reservations are required. Visit jenneymuseum.org for more information about the museum and its educational programs.