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SUMMARY:Book Launch: "Finding Cornerstone Stories: Uncovering Inspiration in Your Family's History"
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 16\, 5:00 to 6:30 pm \nAmerican Ancestors’ Family Heritage Experience\, 97 Newbury Street\, Boston\, and online (hybrid event) \nAdmission is free; register at https://www.americanancestors.org/events/boston-book-launch-finding-cornerstone-stories-uncovering-inspiration-your-familys-history \nAmerican Ancestors® celebrates the Boston launch of “Finding Cornerstone Stories: Uncovering Inspiration in Your Family’s History\,” a new book by genealogist\, entrepreneur and speaker André Kearns\, with an author talk\, book sale and signing at its Family Heritage Experience on Newbury Street. The hybrid event\, open to attend in person or online\, marks the local debut of a book published in conjunction with American Ancestors as the nation marks its 250th anniversary. \nIn “Finding Cornerstone Stories\,” Kearns traces his family’s 250-year American story\, from some of the earliest Africans brought to colonial Virginia through the American South to present-day Washington\, DC. \nDrawing on more than two decades of research\, the richly illustrated collection of essays introduces readers to the entrepreneurs\, educators\, soldiers and community leaders in Kearns’s own lineage\, widening the lens on America’s founding era to include voices often left out of the traditional narrative. More than a memoir\, each chapter closes with genealogy tips and research strategies\, drawing on American Ancestors’ 10 Million Names initiative\, the national effort to recover the names of the estimated 10 million men\, women and children of African descent enslaved in what is now the United States. Kearns’s own research has contributed to that initiative\, including the Cedar Grove Plantation Database documenting individuals enslaved in North Carolina. \nOf his work\, Kearns says family history is a source of inspiration and connection\, and that recovering the people left out of the record means “we give the next generation something to stand on.” \nAndré Kearns is the founder and CEO of Black Ancestries\, a company that helps families of African descent uncover\, celebrate and preserve their family histories. A nationally recognized voice in African American genealogy\, he serves as Vice President of the National Genealogical Society’s Board of Directors and chairs its Development Committee\, and holds memberships in the District of Columbia Society\, Sons of the American Revolution; the Society of the First African Families of English America; and the Sons and Daughters of the United States Middle Passage. A sought-after speaker\, Kearns has presented at RootsTech\, the National Genealogical Society Family History Conference and the African American Historical and Genealogical Society Conference\, and his work has been featured by The Washington Post\, USA Today\, National Geographic\, Fox 5 DC and WTOP News. He previously held senior business and marketing roles at Amazon Web Services and other global technology companies\, holds a bachelor’s degree from Morehouse College and an MBA from Harvard Business School\, and lives in the Washington\, DC\, area with his wife and their two sons.
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SUMMARY:Hollywood in Hingham at South Shore Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 3\, 3 pm \nSouth Shore Conservatory’s Carr Amphitheater\, One Conservatory Drive\, Hingham \nTickets $28 to $43 at: http://sscmusic.org/hollywood-in-hingham \nFirebird Pops Orchestra brings the full power of live music and synchronized multi-media design to the Carr Amphitheater in Hingham.   The first performance of South Shore Conservatory’s 26/27 season of Premier Concert Series\, Hollywood in Hingham promises an afternoon of movie-music magic\, featuring John Williams classics\, including unforgettable music from Star Wars\, Jurassic Park\, and E.T..  This concert invites families\, film lovers\, and orchestra fans to experience iconic scores the way they were meant to be heard — big\, bold\, and performed live. Sit under the pavilion\, or bring a lawn chair and let the kids move around\, play lawn games\, and enjoy a relaxed outdoor concert imagined for the whole family. \nAbout South Shore Conservatory \nSouth Shore Conservatory (SSC) is a community school for the arts on Boston’s South Shore\, welcoming individuals of all ages and abilities. With campuses in Hingham and Duxbury\, SSC’s programs provide creative opportunities for lifelong learning through outstanding faculty and nationally recognized offerings in music instruction\, ensembles\, dance\, early childhood education\, creative arts therapy\, performance\, and community and school partnerships.  Learn more at sscmusic.org.
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SUMMARY:The Rocky Horror Show at The Company Theatre
DESCRIPTION:October 2 through 18\, Thursdays\, Fridays and Saturdays\, 7:30 pm; Sundays 7:00 pm \nSaturday\, October 17\, special late show at 9:30 pm \nThe Company Theatre Center for the Arts\, 30 Accord Park Drive\, Norwell \nTickets: $63 Standard\, $67 Premium\, available at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35067/production/1255532 \n  \n“Come up to the lab\, and see what’s on the slab!” The maniacally popular cult musical returns to TCT to shock and delight audiences. Inspired by the 1975 film\, The Rocky Horror Picture Show\, this raunchy and uproarious rock journey is led by that “Sweet Transvestite” and a motley crew of wild characters. Just in time for spooky season\, this deliberately kitschy rock ’n’ roll sci-fi gothic musical is more fun than ever! For mature audiences. \nAbout The Company Theatre \nFounded in 1979 by Zoe Bradford and Jordie Saucerman\, The Company Theatre (TCT) is an award-winning regional theatre\, a true treasure of Boston’s South Shore. The destination center for the arts produces 4 musicals\, 1 play\, 5 youth productions\, and a concert and special event series annually\, attracting more than 35\,000 patrons. The Academy of Company Theatre (ACT) offers year-round technical training in voice\, acting\, dance\, film and more to both youth and adults\, and the heart of ACT – its renowned summer workshop. \n\nThe Company Theatre’s widely acclaimed integrity is rooted in presenting highly trained and dedicated actors\, live music performances\, lavish costuming\, elaborate set work\, as well as its outstanding educational programs. Its staff and artistic team are on a continuous quest for excellence by producing passionate\, energetic\, and professional quality performances. TCT attributes its success to its long-time dedicated staff and artisans who are proud to bring their craft to loyal patrons. \nThe Company Theatre’s box office is open on Mondays from 10 am to 5 pm\, Thursdays from 11 am to 6 pm\, and two hours before each performance.  For more information\, visit companytheatre.com\, email boxoffice@companytheatre.com\, call 781-871-2787\, or follow The Company Theatre on social media. \n\nIn its dedication to sustaining the intrinsic value of music education\, A Swingin’ Affair supports middle and high school instrumental students through an education collaboration and fundraiser program\, offering world-class masterclasses led by top artists\, preserving the living history of swing and jazz culture with today’s aspiring musicians. \n\nTo learn more about A Swingin’ Affair big band\, its concerts or leadership\, or to explore opportunities for education and fundraiser collaboration programs\, visit aswinginaffair.com\, email aswinginaffairband@gmail.com\, or visit A Swingin’ Affair on Facebook\, Instagram\, or YouTube. \n 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T180000
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SUMMARY:‘Women & Water’ One-Night Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Hyannis Arts Hall\, Greater Hyannis’s home for arts\, culture and community\, presents “Women & Water\,” a mini film festival\, produced by its Hyannis Film Festival program\, on Thursday\, September 24\, 7 to 9 pm\, at 81 Willow Avenue in Hyannis. The event screens five women filmmakers’ short documentaries exploring women who compete\, work and preserve on the water\, from a swimmer who set three world records at age 99\, to a Cape Cod crew of senior women who dive for trash in local ponds. Doors open at 6 pm for a meet and greet with the filmmakers prior to the documentary screenings. Proceeds benefit Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage (OLAUG) and Hyannis Arts Hall. \n“Women & Water\,” presents a lineup including the premiere of “Be Like Betty\,” produced by Hannah Walsh and Emma Puchniak\, which follows Canadian Betty Brussel\, who began competitively swimming in her mid-60s. In 2024 she set world records in the 400-meter freestyle\, 50-meter backstroke and 50-meter breaststroke for the 100 to 104 age group. Walsh\, who grew up on Cape Cod\, also produced “Skin Swimmer” with Puchniak. The film follows Vancouver swimmer Roberta Cenedese as she trains for an ice mile in the frigid Salish Sea wearing only a swimsuit\, and has screened at 12 international festivals\, including Mountainfilm in Telluride and the Whistler Film Festival. \nTwo films are featured from director Liz McGregor of BoonDocs\, who divides her time between midcoast Maine and Futaleufú\, Chile. “Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage” profiles the Cape Cod group founded by Falmouth resident Susan Baur\, whose members snorkel and free dive to pull submerged trash from freshwater ponds\, an estimated 6\,000 pounds by the group’s count. “Chicas al Agua” follows a kayak course for teenage girls on the Futaleufú River in Chilean Patagonia\, and has screened at the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival and the Wild & Scenic Film Festival. \nDirected by Alix Buck\,“Lobster Queen\,” profiles Captain Gail Atkinson\, who has spent more than three decades lobster fishing despite the old superstition that women bring bad luck on boats. The film had its broadcast premiere on CBC Gem in February. \n“On Cape Cod\, the water is where we compete\, work and gather\, and these films show women claiming every part of that life\, from the starting block to the lobster boat to the bottom of a kettle pond\,” said Suzanne Dyer Wise\, president of Hyannis Arts Hall. “Sharing the evening with OLAUG means every ticket supports work happening in the same ponds our audience swims in.” \nGeneral admission for “Women & Water” is $35. A $100 contributor ticket includes preferred seating and a complimentary beverage. Refreshments and a cash bar serving beer and wine are available during the meet and greet. Tickets are available at bit.ly/467O6vD. \nAbout Hyannis Arts Hall \nHyannis Arts Hall is a year-round home for arts\, culture and community in the heart of downtown Hyannis. As the flagship cultural home of Hyannis Arts & Film\, a 501c3 nonprofit organization\, the Hall brings artists\, audiences and community together through theater\, music\, film\, literature\, markets\, educational programs and community events at 81 Willow Avenue\, a longtime community gathering place. Its programs include the Hyannis Film Festival\, Hyannis Arts & Flea and a growing range of performing\, cinematic\, literary and community arts experiences. \nThrough its programming and support of local and visiting artists\, Hyannis Arts Hall works to make the arts accessible\, strengthen creative connections and contribute to a vibrant cultural life in Hyannis and across Cape Cod. Learn more at hyannisartshall.com\, and follow Hyannis Arts Hall and Hyannis Film Festival on Facebook and Instagram.
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SUMMARY:Concord Women's Chorus Open Rehearsals & Singer Auditions
DESCRIPTION:Open Rehearsals: Tuesday\, September 15\, and Tuesday\, September 22\, 9:30 am \nSinger Auditions: Tuesdays\, September 22 or 29\, immediately following rehearsal \nTrinity Episcopal Church\, 81 Elm Street\, Concord \nAdmission to audition is free\, membership information is available on site \n  \nConcord Women’s Chorus (CWC)\, fostering the power of women’s voices in song\, invites new singers to join its ensemble at “Open Rehearsals and Singer Auditions.” Artistic Director and Conductor Jane Ring Frank welcomes newcomers. \nCWC welcomes singers with prior choral experience including good sight-reading skills\, solid intonation and vocal quality\, responsiveness to direction and the ability to blend within an ensemble. For auditions\, prospective members may be asked to sight-read a short passage and/or sing a familiar tune\, arriving with a prepared solo is not necessary. An information form is available to be printed in advance and brought to the audition at concordwomenschorus.org/wp/sing-with-us. Chorus members are expected to attend rehearsals and to participate in performing scheduled concerts. The ensemble holds weekly rehearsals in preparation for its concert celebrating the holidays on December 5\, and other 2027 performances. Date for this season’s remaining concerts are TBA. \nConcord Women’s Chorus is a 45-singer ensemble draws singers from Concord and the greater Boston area. The ensemble performs a wide variety of choral music\, ranging from early music to contemporary repertoire\, with an emphasis on works written for women’s voices. CWC will soon to be release a professional recording of its commissioned works\, produced by Grammy Award-winning studio SoundMirror. \nFor more information\, performance details or to join Concord Women’s Chorus\, email manager@concordwomenschorus.org\, visit concordwomenschorus.org\, or follow Concord Women’s Chorus on Facebook and Instagram. \n  \nAbout Concord Women’s Chorus \nConcord Women’s Chorus (CWC)\, based in Concord\, Massachusetts\, is a 45-singer ensemble fostering the power in women’s voices through song. Singers hail from Concord and the greater Boston area. Artistic Director Jane Ring Frank conducts the chorus performing a wide variety of choral music\, ranging from early music to contemporary repertoire\, with an emphasis on works written for women’s voices. \nThe chorus began in 1960 as the Concord Madrigals\, a small group of women who expressed\, through song\, the strength of female community. Over the years the group has increased in size and capacity and greatly expanded its repertoire. In 2005\, the Concord Madrigals became Concord Women’s Chorus\, a name that reflects not only the evolution of the chorus but the abiding power of women’s voices. \nIn addition to concerts\, CWC often engages in other performances and projects. The ensemble has engaged in several concert tours in the United States\, Canada\, and Great Britain. For more information or to join CWC\, email manager@concordwomenschorus.org\, visit concordwomenschorus.org\, or follow Concord Women’s Chorus on Facebook and Instagram.
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SUMMARY:Pilgrim Festival Chorus Fall Open Rehearsals
DESCRIPTION:Seeking Tenor and Bass voices \nMondays\, September 14\, 7 to 9 pm \nFaith Community Church\, 29 Carver Road\, Plymouth \n  \nVocal Placement Session \nMondays\, September 21\, 6 to 7 pm\, by appointment \nFaith Community Church\, 29 Carver Road\, Plymouth \n  \nPilgrim Festival Chorus (PFC)\, a 90-member premier\, welcoming\, community choral ensemble\, comprised of experienced vocalists from over 20 South Shore communities\, seeks new singers\, particularly tenor and bass voices\, for its winter concert “Seven Joys of Christmas\, Music to Celebrate the Season” on December 5th\, and 6th at Church of the Pilgrimage. Newcomers with skill levels from amateur to professional are invited to learn about PFC by attending an open rehearsal without commitment and\, if wishing to join\, completing a Vocal Placement Session the following week by appointment. Rehearsals continue weekly throughout the winter concert cycle. \n  \nCelebrating its 27th anniversary beginning this fall\, PFC is under the artistic direction of William B. Richter and Elizabeth Chapman Reilly. The chorus is dedicated to presenting diverse choral works that educate\, enrich\, and engage both its members and its audiences. A typical season begins with a festive holiday concert in early December. In mid-December\, PFC hosts an annual Messiah and carol sing where the audience is invited to become the chorus in one of the most famous choral pieces ever written. The spring concert often features a larger work with orchestra and soloists. In June\, Pilgrim Festival Singers\, a division of PFC\, performs concerts with repertoire drawn from Broadway and American traditions. Smaller volunteer groups serve the community by engaging in appearances at various local events. \n  \nNew members of all voices are invited to join in September for our winter concert\, in January for our spring concert\, and in May for our summer concert\, after attending an open rehearsal and completing a Vocal Placement Session (VPS). If you’d like to join Pilgrim Festival Chorus\, please contact our Artistic Directors Elizabeth Chapman Reilly or William B. Richter to confirm attending an open rehearsal or just join us at Faith Community Church in Plymouth. Open rehearsal and Vocal Placement Session dates and times are listed on our events calendar. For more information about joining PFC\, email membership@pilgrimfestivalchorus.org\, visit pilgrimfestivalchorus.org\, or follow Pilgrim Festival Chorus on Facebook and Instagram. \n  \nAbout Pilgrim Festival Chorus \nPilgrim Festival Chorus (PFC) is a 90-member premier\, welcoming community choral ensemble\, comprised of experienced vocalists from 20 South Shore communities. Marking its 26th season\, the chorus is led by artistic directors William B. Richter and Elizabeth Chapman Reilly. Pilgrim Festival Chorus is dedicated to presenting diverse choral works that educate\, enrich\, and engage both its members and its audiences. \nPFC is pleased to participate in Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program. Reserve tickets on our website. Pilgrim Festival Chorus is supported\, in part\, by grants from Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency\, and its local cultural councils in Middleborough\, Plymouth\, and Scituate. \nFor more information visit pilgrimfestivalchorus.org. Follow Pilgrim Festival Chorus on Facebook and Instagram.
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SUMMARY:South Shore Conservatory Youth Orchestra 2026 Fall Auditions
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, September 9\, 6 to 8 pm\, SSC’s Hingham campus\, in person \nWednesday\, September 16\, 6 to 8 pm\, SSC’s Duxbury campus\, in person \nWednesday\, September 23\, 6 to 8 pm\, SSC’s Duxbury campus\, in person \nLearn more or register at https://sscmusic.org/sscyo/. \n  \nSouth Shore Conservatory (SSC) is holding auditions for its SSC Youth Orchestra program this fall\, welcoming young musicians from across the South Shore. In-person auditions are held at both SSC’s Hingham and Duxbury campuses. Video auditions are also available upon request for students unable to attend in person. \nAbout South Shore Conservatory\nSouth Shore Conservatory (SSC) is a community school for the arts on Boston’s South Shore\, welcoming individuals of all ages and abilities. With campuses in Hingham and Duxbury\, SSC’s programs provide creative opportunities for lifelong learning through outstanding faculty and nationally recognized offerings in music instruction\, ensembles\, dance\, early childhood education\, creative arts therapy\, performance\, and community and school partnerships. Learn more at sscmusic.org.
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