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SUMMARY:Art & Inspiration
DESCRIPTION:Art & Inspiration \nFridays\, February 13\, March 13\, April 10\, and May 8\, 3 to 4 pm \nThe James Library & Center for the Arts\, 24 West St.\, Norwell \nAdmission is free \nDive into the art at the James\, explore the current exhibitions or get inspired by talks with local artists. Enjoy this one-hour guided art experience every month in partnership with First Parish Norwell. \nAbout The James Library & Center for the Arts \nHoused in a landmark 1874 Victorian building in the heart of Norwell Center\, the James Library & Center for the Arts (the James) is a non-profit cultural hub dedicated to inspiring the community through the arts. As a unique hybrid of a lending library\, a professional concert hall\, and a contemporary art gallery\, the James provides high-quality cultural experiences that are educational\, entertaining\, and enriching for all ages. \n  \nThe James Library is located at 24 West Street\, Norwell and is open to the public Tuesday through Friday\, 1 to 5 pm\, and on Saturday\, 11 am to 1 pm. For more information\, call 781-659-7100\, visit jameslibrary.org\, or follow The James Library on Facebook and Instagram.
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SUMMARY:Children's Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Storytime \nWeekly\, on Fridays\, starting Friday\, February 20\, 11:30 am to 12 noon \nThe James Library & Center for the Arts\, 24 West St.\, Norwell \nAdmission is free \njameslibrary.org/tickets/childrens-storytime  \n“Children’s Storytime” is a perfect activity for toddlers and their caregivers. Explore our Children’s Room and enjoy a morning of reading fun! \nAbout The James Library & Center for the Arts \nHoused in a landmark 1874 Victorian building in the heart of Norwell Center\, the James Library & Center for the Arts (the James) is a non-profit cultural hub dedicated to inspiring the community through the arts. As a unique hybrid of a lending library\, a professional concert hall\, and a contemporary art gallery\, the James provides high-quality cultural experiences that are educational\, entertaining\, and enriching for all ages. \nThe James Library is located at 24 West Street\, Norwell and is open to the public Tuesday through Friday\, 1 to 5 pm\, and on Saturday\, 11 am to 1 pm. For more information\, call 781-659-7100\, visit jameslibrary.org\, or follow The James Library on Facebook and Instagram. \n 
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SUMMARY:Crafternoon
DESCRIPTION:Crafternoon \nMonthly on the 3rd Friday\, starting Friday\, March 20\, 3:30 to 4:30 pm \nThe James Library & Center for the Arts\, 24 West St.\, Norwell \nAdmission is free \nFun crafts with fun people in a great place. Enjoy a book or paper craft activity designed for all ages and abilities. \nAbout The James Library & Center for the Arts \nHoused in a landmark 1874 Victorian building in the heart of Norwell Center\, the James Library & Center for the Arts (the James) is a non-profit cultural hub dedicated to inspiring the community through the arts. As a unique hybrid of a lending library\, a professional concert hall\, and a contemporary art gallery\, the James provides high-quality cultural experiences that are educational\, entertaining\, and enriching for all ages. \nThe James Library is located at 24 West Street\, Norwell and is open to the public Tuesday through Friday\, 1 to 5 pm\, and on Saturday\, 11 am to 1 pm. For more information\, call 781-659-7100\, visit jameslibrary.org\, or follow The James Library on Facebook and Instagram.
URL:https://mcgrathpr.com/event/crafternoon/
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Massachusetts Research: Four Centuries of History and Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:Seminar: Massachusetts Research: Four Centuries of History and Genealogy \nWednesdays\, April 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, 2026\, 6 to 7:30 pm \nPresented by Christopher C. Child\, Hallie Kirchner\, David Allen Lambert\, Rhonda R. McClure and Melanie McComb \nDigital presentation available at americanancestors.org  \n5-Class Course $125\, including exclusive access to handouts and recordings of each presentation; and in-depth Q&A sessions with the instructors \nWhether your family connection to Massachusetts is 400 years old or 40\, there is a treasure trove of genealogical resources waiting for you: vital records have been kept by towns since the early seventeenth century; newspapers have existed since colonial times; and there are thousands of published genealogies\, local histories\, study projects\, and other references that exist for Massachusetts research. This online course will provide a century-by-century look at the records\, resources\, repositories\, and research strategies that are essential to exploring your Massachusetts roots. We will also look at the historical context\, settlement patterns\, and migrations into—and out of—the state; from colony to Commonwealth. \n About The Family Heritage Experience and American Ancestors® \nThe Family Heritage Experience—an interactive\, state-of-the-art exhibition that introduces visitors to the joy of family history research—was launched in 2025 by American Ancestors®\, a national center for family history\, heritage & culture. The Family Heritage Experience is located on the first floor of American Ancestors’ headquarters at 97 Newbury Street\, in Boston\, Massachusetts. For more information\, visit fhe.americanancestors.org. \nAmerican Ancestors® is a national nonprofit center for family history\, heritage and culture based in Boston\, Massachusetts that has been setting the gold standard for genealogical research since its founding in 1845. Today\, American Ancestors serves 400K+ members and subscribers through AmericanAncestors.org\, one of the world’s largest online collections of family history resources. In 2025\, American Ancestors launched the Family Heritage Experience\, an interactive\, state-of-the-art exhibition that introduces visitors to the joy of family history research\, located at 97 Newbury Street at our headquarters in Boston. American Ancestors is also home to the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center\, which preserves New England’s Jewish history\, and 10 Million Names\, a project dedicated to finding the names of the enslaved men\, women\, and children in pre- and post-colonial America before emancipation.   For more information\, visit americanancestors.org.
URL:https://mcgrathpr.com/event/seminar-massachusetts-research-four-centuries-of-history-and-genealogy/
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SUMMARY:Patriots of Color Exhibit at American Ancestors' Family Heritage Experience
DESCRIPTION:In observance of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution\, American Ancestors’ Family Heritage Experience unveils “Patriots of Color\,” a major new exhibition opening Thursday\, April 23\, at 97 Newbury Street\, Boston. The exhibit brings long-overlooked stories of Black\, Native\, and multiracial individuals into full view—revealing their vital roles in the founding of our nation and the living descendants who carry their legacies forward today. \nThousands of Black men fought in the American Revolution—an estimated 5\,000 to 9\,000 for the Patriot cause and as many as 20\,000 supporting the British\, many seeking freedom from enslavement—yet their contributions remain underrepresented in traditional accounts of the nation’s founding. Set against the backdrop of Boston’s central role in the Revolution\, “Patriots of Color” highlights profiles of 26 individuals—two from each of the original 13 colonies—whose service\, labor\, leadership\, and resistance shaped the Revolutionary cause in ways rarely taught or remembered today. Through original documents\, immersive digital experiences\, and contemporary artistic interpretation\, the exhibition reframes the Revolution as a far more complex and inclusive struggle for independence. \nA centerpiece of the exhibition is a large-scale interactive digital map of the 13 colonies\, which invites visitors to tap and explore information about 26 individual Patriots\, represented by silhouettes designed by teenage artists from the Cambridge Community Art Center’s Teen Public Art Program. Interactive screens about the patriots reveal biographical details\, service histories\, and—most powerfully—their connection to modern-day living descendants\, some of whom are expected to attend the exhibition’s opening events. Also on view are original 18th- and 19th-century manuscripts\, military muster rolls\, family Bibles\, and historic engravings—archival materials that bring overlooked Revolutionary lives into focus and reveal the research process behind their rediscovery. \nThe exhibit is part of American Ancestors’ 10 Million Names initiative\, which aims to recover the names and lives of enslaved people through archival research. \n“What makes ‘Patriots of Color’ distinctive is not only who these individuals were\, but how we know them\,” said Ryan Woods\, President and CEO of American Ancestors. “This exhibition shows that history is not fixed or finished. Through documents\, research\, and genealogy\, it is possible to uncover real\, personal connections to the past—and\, in doing so\, better understand our present.” \nSilhouettes of Legacy \nReinforcing the exhibition’s themes of interpretation and intergenerational storytelling\, “Patriots of Color” includes a collaborative component with the Cambridge Community Art Center’s Teen Public Art Program. Founded in 1937\, the Community Art Center has long served as a creative anchor in Cambridge\, empowering young people through public art and community-rooted expression. \nFor “Patriots of Color\,” students were invited to create imaginative silhouette artwork inspired by historical profiles of Patriots. The resulting silhouette portraits draw on an historic artistic tradition that predates photography\, when profile portraits were an accessible way to preserve a person’s likeness. In this context\, the form carries particular resonance: silhouettes assert presence\, a demonstration that a life was lived. \nDisplayed alongside the historical narratives\, and each artist’s biography\, these contemporary works place today’s youth artists in dialogue with Revolutionary era lives. Their inclusion underscores the exhibition’s broader message that history is not static—it is continually interpreted\, expanded\, and made visible across generations. \nAdditional exhibition elements explore how Patriots of Color contributed beyond military service\, the difficult choices—or lack of choice—between Patriot and Loyalist allegiances\, and the painstaking process of reconstructing lives through muster rolls\, family Bibles\, pension files\, and other primary sources. Throughout\, visitors are encouraged to see themselves not just as observers of history\, but as participants in reclaiming it. \n“Patriots of Color” remains on view through December 31\, 2026\, with an opening celebration and public programs planned in conjunction with Revolution 250 commemorations in Boston. \nExhibit Highlights:\n\nPatriots of Color profiles—two from each of the original 13 colonies—featured through an expansive interactive digital map\nConnections between Revolutionary-era Patriots and living descendants\, bringing the story of the Revolution into the present day\nOriginal manuscripts\, muster rolls\, engravings\, and family records that demonstrate how historical lives are recovered through genealogical research\nA dynamic touchscreen experience inviting visitors to explore service\, resistance\, and legacy across the colonies\, with direct links to American Ancestors’ 10 Million Names initiative\nA collaborative public art installation featuring silhouette works created by Community Art Center Teen Public Art Program artists\, interpreting individual Patriot stories through contemporary creative expression\n\n“Patriots of Color: Reclaiming Stories of Courage\, Resistance\, and Legacy” reframes the American Revolution through the lens of family history—demonstrating that the nation’s founding stories are not fixed in the past\, but can be rediscovered\, reinterpreted\, and reclaimed through research\, documents\, and lived connection. \nExhibit Opening:        April 23\, 2026 \nOn View:                    Through December 31\, 2026\, Tuesday through Saturday\, 10 am to 6 pm \nLocation:                    Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors\, 97 Newbury Street\, Boston\, MA \nAdmission:                 $10 for adults. Free admission for children under 12. American Ancestors members receive free admission. \nDiscover Your Own History: Visitors are encouraged to explore their own family stories through American Ancestors’ research services and the 10 Million Names initiative\, which seeks to recover and restore the identities of enslaved people through historical records. \nPlanning Your Visit:  The Family Heritage Experience and the gift shop on the first floor of American Ancestors at 97 Newbury Street\, Boston\, MA\, are open Tuesday through Saturday\, from 10 am to 6 pm. The facility is located near Copley Square and the Arlington and Copley Green line T stations. For more information\, including accessibility and amenities\, visit fhe.americanancestors.org. \nAbout the Family Heritage Experience  \nThe Family Heritage Experience—an interactive\, state-of-the-art exhibition that introduces visitors to the joy of family history research—was launched in 2025 by American Ancestors®\, a national center for family history\, heritage\, and culture. The Family Heritage Experience is located on the first floor of American Ancestors’ headquarters at 97 Newbury Street\, in Boston\, Massachusetts. For more information\, visit fhe.americanancestors.org. \nAbout American Ancestors \nAmerican Ancestors® is a national nonprofit center for family history\, heritage & culture based in Boston\, Massachusetts\, that has been setting the gold standard for genealogical research since its founding in 1845. Today\, American Ancestors serves 400K+ members and subscribers through AmericanAncestors.org\, one of the world’s largest online collections of family history resources. In 2025\, American Ancestors launched the Family Heritage Experience\, an interactive\, state-of-the-art exhibition that introduces visitors to the joy of family history research\, located at 97 Newbury Street at our headquarters in Boston. American Ancestors is also home to the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center\, which preserves New England’s Jewish history\, and 10 Million Names\, a project dedicated to finding the names of the enslaved men\, women\, and children in pre- and post-colonial America before emancipation. For more information\, visit americanancestors.org. \nAbout 10 Million Names \n10 Million Names is dedicated to recovering the names of the estimated ten million men\, women\, and children of African descent who were enslaved in pre- and post-colonial America (specifically\, the territory that would become the United States) between the 1500s and 1865. 10 Million Names is engaging a collaborative network of expert genealogists\, cultural organizations\, and community-based family historians. Together we will amplify the voices of people who have been telling their family stories for centuries\, connect researchers and data partners with people seeking answers to family history questions\, and expand access to data\, resources\, and information about enslaved African Americans. For more information\, visit 10millionnames.org.
URL:https://mcgrathpr.com/event/patriots-of-color-exhibit/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
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SUMMARY:From Beethoven to Broadway
DESCRIPTION:From Beethoven to Broadway \nSunday\, April 26 2:30 pm \nWhitman Town Hall\, Whitman.\n$10 suggested donation; donations to the Whitman Food Pantry gratefully accepted \nNathaniel P. Meyer\, music director \nFriday\, May 1\, 7:30 pm \nEast Weymouth Congregational Church\, 1320 Commercial St.\, E. Weymouth\nTickets: TBA \nNathaniel P. Meyer\, music director \n  \nThe Southeastern Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO) presents its spring concert series\, “From Beethoven to Broadway\,” a program bridging classical masterworks to beloved musical theater favorites. The program includes Beethoven’s “Coriolan Overture\,” “Korngold’s Suite from The Sea Hawk\,” “Sibelius’s Finlandia\,” and selections from “West Side Story\,” “The Phantom of the Opera\,” and “The Sound of Music.” \nAbout the Southeastern Philharmonic Orchestra \nConsidered the oldest continual civic orchestra in the country\, Southeastern Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO) was founded in 1914 as the Whitman Orchestral Club.  The orchestra’s mission is to provide fun and experience for musicians and audiences of all ages and levels of accomplishment. Learn more at southeasternphil.org. 
URL:https://mcgrathpr.com/event/from-beethoven-to-broadway/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T193000
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SUMMARY:Divas with a Twist
DESCRIPTION:Divas with a Twist \nTuesday\, April 28\, 7:30 pm \nThe Company Theatre\, 30 Accord Park Dr.\, Norwell \nTickets:  $38\, available at companytheatre.com \nFive powerhouse female vocalists create a dynamic night of musical entertainment. Enjoy decades of pop favorites featuring tight harmonies and fresh original arrangements.  \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.\n\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.
URL:https://mcgrathpr.com/event/divas-with-a-twist/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T130000
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SUMMARY:Art For Your Mind with Jill Sanford: The Three Wyeths at The James Library & Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 29\, 1 to 3 pm \nThe James Library & Center for the Arts\, 24 West Street\, Norwell \nAdmission: $10 \nDiscover the fascinating story of one of America’s most celebrated artistic families in “Art For Your Mind: The Three Wyeths\,” presented by art historian Jill Sanford. This engaging program highlights three generations of Wyeth artists\, each with their own unique style and contribution to American art: \nN.C. Wyeth – celebrated for his powerful oil paintings of American leaders\, heroes\, and classic book illustrations. \nAndrew Wyeth – renowned for his deeply personal landscapes and still lifes that capture the quiet beauty of rural life. \nJamie Wyeth – known for his bold\, imaginative works that reflect both tradition and innovation. \nTogether\, their art reveals an extraordinary progression of creativity that spans decades\, offering a window into American history\, culture\, and imagination. Whether you’re an art lover\, history enthusiast\, or simply curious\, this program will expand your understanding of the Wyeths and their lasting impact on the art world. \nFor more information\, please call 781-659-7100\, visit jameslibrary.org or follow The James Library on Facebook\, Twitter\, and Instagram.
URL:https://mcgrathpr.com/event/art-for-your-mind-with-jill-sanford-the-three-wyeths-at-the-james-library-center-for-the-arts/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: Madeleine Lord 
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition: Madeleine Lord  \nFriday\, May 1 through Saturday\, June 13 \nOpening Reception on Friday\, May 1\, 6 to 8 pm \nThe James Library & Center for the Arts\, 24 West St.\, Norwell \nAdmission is free\, on view during business hours \nEnjoy large woodblock prints in a solo exhibition by Artist Madeleine Lord in the Concert Hall\, inspired by instruments and the musicians that play them.  \nMadeleine Lord is a multidisciplinary artist whose oeuvre includes drawing\, painting\, woodcut prints\, monoprints\, photography\, and animation as well as metal sculpture. \nMadeleine majored in art at Smith College\, where Leonard Baskin taught print making and professor Elliot Offner stated if you can’t draw you can’t make art. Her career has spanned decades; her first public work “Revolutionary Figures” was installed at Fort Washington Park\, Cambridge\, MA in 1987. \nAbout The James Library & Center for the Arts \nHoused in a landmark 1874 Victorian building in the heart of Norwell Center\, the James Library & Center for the Arts (the James) is a non-profit cultural hub dedicated to inspiring the community through the arts. As a unique hybrid of a lending library\, a professional concert hall\, and a contemporary art gallery\, the James provides high-quality cultural experiences that are educational\, entertaining\, and enriching for all ages. \nThe James Library is located at 24 West Street\, Norwell and is open to the public Tuesday through Friday\, 1 to 5 pm\, and on Saturday\, 11 am to 1 pm. For more information\, call 781-659-7100\, visit jameslibrary.org\, or follow The James Library on Facebook and Instagram.
URL:https://mcgrathpr.com/event/exhibition-madeleine-lord/
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SUMMARY:Sip & Sculpt
DESCRIPTION:Sip & Sculpt \nRescheduled:  Saturday\, May 2\, 7 to 9 pm \nThe James Library & Center for the Arts\, 24 West St.\, Norwell \nAdmission: $50 general admission\, $75 workshop\, includes complimentary signature cocktail \nJoin us for an evening of creativity and craft at our “Sip & Sculpt” event. Workshop ticket holders will enjoy an exclusive\, hands-on sculpting session led by Executive Director and sculptor Liz Helfer\, providing a rare opportunity to learn professional techniques under expert guidance. Whether you are a seasoned artist or picking up modeling clay for the first time\, this immersive experience is designed to spark your imagination and refine your tactile skills. \nAll guests\, including general admission attendees\, will enjoy a complimentary signature cocktail and the chance to mingle with talented local sculptors. The evening features interactive stations with various hands-on activities and a special raffle offering the chance to take home original small-scale sculptures. It is a perfect opportunity to support the James while celebrating the three-dimensional arts in the heart of our community. \nAbout The James Library & Center for the Arts \nHoused in a landmark 1874 Victorian building in the heart of Norwell Center\, the James Library & Center for the Arts (the James) is a non-profit cultural hub dedicated to inspiring the community through the arts. As a unique hybrid of a lending library\, a professional concert hall\, and a contemporary art gallery\, the James provides high-quality cultural experiences that are educational\, entertaining\, and enriching for all ages. \nThe James Library is located at 24 West Street\, Norwell and is open to the public Tuesday through Friday\, 1 to 5 pm\, and on Saturday\, 11 am to 1 pm. For more information\, call 781-659-7100\, visit jameslibrary.org\, or follow The James Library on Facebook and Instagram.
URL:https://mcgrathpr.com/event/sip-sculpt/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510
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SUMMARY:ABBAMania
DESCRIPTION:ABBAMania \nFriday\, May 8\, 7:30 pm\, and Saturday\, May 9\, 4 and 7:30 pm \nThe Company Theatre\, 30 Accord Park Dr.\, Norwell \nTickets:  $37 to $44\, available at companytheatre.com \nThe longest-running ABBA Tribute Concert in the world! Accurate and authentic\, ABBAMANIA captures the essence\, energy\, and excitement of an actual live ABBA concert.  \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.\n\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.
URL:https://mcgrathpr.com/event/abbamania/
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SUMMARY:Exhibit - Scott Ketchum The Wild Iris: Paintings Inspired by the Poetry of Loise Gluck at The James Library & Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Scott Ketchum The Wild Iris: Paintings Inspired by the Poetry of Loise Gluck \nFriday\, May 8 through Saturday\, June 13 \nOpening Reception: Friday\, May 8\, 6 to 8 pm \nThe James Library & Center for the Arts\, 24 West St.\, Norwell \nAdmission is free\, on view during business hours \njameslibrary.org/tickets/scott-ketchum-the-wild-iris-paintings-inspired-by-the-poetry-of-loise-gluck \nArtist Scott Ketcham is a prolific and evolving painter with over 30 years of experience. He is a Professor of Visual Arts at Massasoit Community College\, and holds a BA from Williams College and an MFA from Johnson State College. He has been a pupil of William Schultz\, Clement Micarrelli\, Andrew McMillan\, and many others. \nFor more information\, please call 781-659-7100\, visit jameslibrary.org or follow The James Library on Facebook\, Twitter\, and Instagram.
URL:https://mcgrathpr.com/event/exhibit-scott-ketchum-the-wild-iris-paintings-inspired-by-the-poetry-of-loise-gluck-at-the-james-library-center-for-the-arts/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511
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SUMMARY:Evening and Morning – Music to Lighten Our Darkness
DESCRIPTION:Evening and Morning – Music to Lighten Our Darkness \nSaturday\, May 9\, 7:30 pm; Sunday\, May 10\, 4 pm \nThe Church of the Pilgrimage\, 15 Town Square\, Plymouth \nArtistic Directors William B. Richter\, conductor\, and Elizabeth Chapman Reilly\, organ \nTickets: $25 general\, $20 seniors & students over 18\, free for Card to Culture attendees and children 18 and under\, available at pilgrimfestivalchorus.org\, and at the door to capacity \nPilgrim Festival Chorus’s spring concert\, “Evening and Morning – Music To Lighten Our Darkness\,” will be a study in contrasts\, featuring “Sunrise Mass” by Ola Gjeilo and “Solemn Vespers” by W. A. Mozart. Gjielo\, a native of Norway\, is one of the best-regarded living composers. He describes his “Sunrise Mass\,” commissioned in 2007\, as “a musical journey evolving from transparent and spacey to earthy and warm… from nebulous and pristine\, through more emotional landscapes\, to ultimately solid groundedness – as a metaphor for human development from child to adult\, or as a spiritual journey.” Mozart’s “Vesperae solennes de confessore” (or “Solemn Vespers”) was written in 1780\, his final composition for Salzburg Cathedral. The music was intended for evening services and includes some of his most sublime writing. Both pieces will be accompanied by orchestra and The Church of the Pilgrimage’s three-manual Roche pipe organ. \nAbout the 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 the 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. \n 
URL:https://mcgrathpr.com/event/evening-and-morning-music-to-lighten-our-darkness/
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SUMMARY:A Light Exists in Spring
DESCRIPTION:A Light Exists in Spring \nSaturday\, May 9\, 4 pm \nTrinity Episcopal Church\, 81 Elm St.\, Concord \nJane Ring Frank\, director; Scott Nicholas\, accompanist \nTickets: $30 adults\, free for children under 12\, available at the door  \nConcord Women’s Chorus celebrates the return of the light in springtime with Beth Denisch’s commission “The Tree House\,” set for chorus\, oboe\, cello\, and piano. A work of nuance and utter beauty\, Denisch has set three of poet Kathleen Jamie’s works – where landscape meets musical language. This wholehearted program is sure to delight\, and honors works by women\, including Melissa Dunphy’s “Grown Wild\,” Emma Lou Diemer’s “Hope is the Thing\,” Tara Traxler’s “Birds of Passage\,” and more. \nAbout the Concord Women’s Chorus \nConcord Women’s Chorus is a 45-voice ensemble from Concord and Greater Boston. Directed by Jane Ring Frank\, the ensemble performs a wide range of classical and contemporary music with emphasis on works written for women’s voices.  For more information\, visit concordwomenschorus.org\, or follow Concord Women’s Chorus on Facebook and Instagram.
URL:https://mcgrathpr.com/event/a-light-exists-in-spring/
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SUMMARY:Ellis Island and Genealogy Research with Seema Kenney at The James Library & Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 12\, 1 to 3 pm \nThe James Library & Center for the Arts\, 24 West Street\, Norwell \nTickets are $10 \nWho was processed at Ellis Island and what did that involve? How did the Legislation of Immigration affect Ellis Island? Join genealogist Seema Kenney as she discusses the history of the island\, other inspection sites\, and of immigration to our country. \nFor more information\, please call 781-659-7100\, visit jameslibrary.org or follow The James Library on Facebook\, Twitter\, and Instagram.
URL:https://mcgrathpr.com/event/ellis-island-and-genealogy-research-with-seema-kenney-at-the-james-library-center-for-the-arts/
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SUMMARY:(Re)Dressing Miss Havisham at Boston Playwrights' Theatre
DESCRIPTION:(Re)Dressing Miss Havisham — a solo performance by Miranda Jonté \nTuesday\, May 19\, through Saturday\, May 23\, 7:30 pm\, and Sunday\, May 24\, 6 pm. \nBoston Playwrights’ Theatre\, 949 Commonwealth Ave.\, Boston\, MA \nTickets: $35 for adults; $20 for Boston University faculty and staff\, veterans and seniors; $12 for students with valid ID. Student rush tickets: free with valid ID\, available to capacity in person at the box office the day of performance. Pay-what-you-can: Tuesday\, May 19\, at 7:30 pm. \nTickets: ci.ovationtix.com/168/production/1271190. \nGroup rates: Email Neil McGarry at neilmcgarry@hotmail.com \nAn original commission by Back Porch Theater\, “(Re)Dressing Miss Havisham” is a new play by John Minigan that reexamines Charles Dickens’ iconic character through a modern investigative lens. An actor with a background in criminology reopens the “cold case” of Miss Havisham’s death\, blending forensics\, research and performance to explore identity\, independence and the lives of women—on and off the page. \nSolo Actor:        Miranda Jonté\nDirector:            Peter Sampieri\nProducer:           Neil McGarry\nStage Manager: Summer Bates \nInformation:      bostonplaywrights.org/visiting-productions
URL:https://mcgrathpr.com/event/redressing-miss-havisham-at-boston-playwrights-theatre/
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SUMMARY:Art Unplugged - May at The James Library & Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 30\, 2 to 4 pm \nThe James Library & Center for the Arts\, 24 West Street\, Norwell \nAdmission is free\, advance registration is required  \nArt Unplugged is a FREE hands-on\, immersive art series open to all—no experience needed. Come explore\, create\, and connect in a relaxed\, welcoming setting. \nWe’re taking art outside and making something big. Join us as we celebrate spring by turning cast-off materials into a collaborative installation at the James. It’s a chance to get your hands dirty\, your ideas messy\, and your eyes off a screen. Family-friendly\, nature-approved\, and way more fun than another scroll. \nFor more information\, please call 781-659-7100\, visit jameslibrary.org or follow The James Library on Facebook\, Twitter\, and Instagram.
URL:https://mcgrathpr.com/event/art-unplugged-may-at-the-james-library-center-for-the-arts/
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