Calendar

By Globe Staff, 11/29/2001

The following Calendar activities are taking place in the Globe South area this week. Future events are included as space allows. To list your organization's event, send information three weeks before the event to: Pamela Teehan Miele, Calendar, Globe South, The Boston Globe, 1165 Washington St., Hanover, MA 02339.

Holiday Events

Braintree: ''Handbell Choir''- Thayer Public Library, 798 Washington St. Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. The Gracenotes Handbell Choir to perform Christmas and other music with handbells. Free. Call 781-848-0405 ext. 4420.

Braintree: ''Christmas Stroll''- French's Common, Washington Street. Dec. 2, 2:30 p.m. 14th annual stroll begins as Santa arrives by helicopter and rides off on a firetruck; 3-6 p.m. merchants and library hold open houses with live entertainment, strolling carolers, photos with Santa at the Knights of Columbus hall, refreshments and more. Free. Call 781-843-1370.

Brockton: ''The Star of Bethlehem''- Christ Congregational Church, 1350 Pleasant St. Dec. 9, 3 p.m. The Jubilate Chorale joins the Bridgewater State College Chorale in concert program to include works by Josef Gabriel Rheinberger. Tickets $12, $8 seniors and students. Call 508-586-3630.

Cohasset: ''Lessons and Carols'' - St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 16 Highland Ave. Dec. 2, 3 p.m. St. Stephen's Choir and the St. Gregory's Children's Choir to perform ''O Light Divine,'' ''People Look East,'' and the ''Ave Maria.'' Free. Call 781-383-1083.

Cohasset: ''The Best Christmas Pageant Ever''- Cohasset Town Hall, Highland Avenue. Performances: Dec. 1, 7-8 at 7:30 p.m.; and Dec. 2, 8-9 at 2 p.m. The Cohasset Dramatic Club presents its annual holiday show. Tickets $10. Call 781-383-1718.

Cohasset: ''Welcome Yule!''- St. Anthony's Church, South Main Street. Dec. 2, 2 p.m. Hingham Symphony Orchestra holiday musical program features selections from Respighi's ''Ancient Airs and Dances,'' Tchaikovsky's ''Nutcracker Suite,'' and Anderson's ''A Christmas Festival'' and ''Sleigh Ride.'' Tickets $20, $18 seniors $10 students. Call 781-740-5694.

Duxbury: ''The Many Moods of Christmas''- Ellison Center for the Arts, St. George Street. Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 2, 3 p.m. The Snug Harbor Community Chorus presents a concert with musical selections ranging from ''Does Bethlehem Know?'' to ''Leroy, the Redneck Reindeer.'' Tickets $15, $10, seniors and children under 12. Call 781-934-2227.

Easton: ''Celebrate Christmas 2001''- Easton Garden Club's holiday tour of four homes. Dec. 8, 2-7 p.m., and Dec. 9, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Tickets and maps are $16. Call 508-238-0004 or visit www.eastongardenclub.org.

Easton: Holiday Brass - Unity Church, 9 Main St. Dec. 1, 7 p.m. The United Brass Quintet performs with organist Richard Hill in a program of traditional holiday music and sing-alongs. Tickets $5. Call 508-238-6081.

Easton: ''Holiday Festival and Parade''- Town Square, (the Rockery), Barrows Street. Dec. 1, 8-11 a.m. breakfast and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. a holiday craft fair in the Oakes Ames Memorial Hall on Barrows Strreet. Dec. 1-2, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. In the Rockery (historical town square) thousands of lights, trees and a miniature Victorian village on display. In addition, two heated tents will feature Santa Claus in one and live entertainment in the other. The event also features ice scuptures, hayrides, train rides, an Eye Mobile free clinic, a moonwalk and food vendors. Dec. 1, 6 p.m. Santa arrives on a firetruck to help countdown to the lighting of the Rockery. The Children's Museum on Sullivan Avenue will provide entertainment, craft activities and a children's gift shop with items priced $1-$3. The Easton Historical Society on Mechanic Street will be open Dec. 2, noon-4 p.m. On Dec. 2 at 1 p.m., the annual parade begins at the junction of Route 138 and Main Street. Immediately following parade, a Christmas party will be held in the Ames Free Library on Main Street where children can be photographed with Santa Claus. Call 508-238-2000.

Hanover: ''Christmas Celebration of Lights''- Cardinal Cushing Centers at Hanover, 405 Washington St. Dec. 2, 6:30 p.m. (raindate Dec. 3, 6:30 p.m.) An ecumenical celebration featuring choir, interfaith narration of the Christmas story, (signing for hearing impaired), a candlelight walk and lighting of 15,000 lights. Free. Call 781-826-6371.

Hingham: ''Welcome Yule!''- Old Ship Church, 107 Main St., Hingham. Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. Hingham Symphony Orchestra holiday musical program features selections from Respighi's ''Ancient Airs and Dances,'' Tchaikovsky's ''Nutcracker Suite,'' and Anderson's ''A Christmas Festival'' and ''Sleigh Ride.'' Tickets are $20, $18 seniors $10 students. Call 781-740-5694.

Milton: ''Peace on Earth Concert'' - Fontbonne Academy Auditorium, Brook Road and Centre Street. Dec. 1, 2 p.m. The Sisters of Saint Joseph of Boston will perform religious and popular seasonal melodies with choral, instrumental, and dance selections. Tickets $15. Proceeds benefit the Sisters of Saint Joseph. For tickets, call 617-746-1607.

Norwell: ''A Natural Christmas''- South Shore Natural Science Center, Jacobs Lane. Nov. 30, 4-7 p.m. A reception and silent auction of holiday decorations including wreaths, swags, trees and other holiday items decorated by garden clubs, floral designers and other organizations. Admission $5. Proceeds benefit science center programs. The wreaths and swags remain on display through Dec. 1. Admission $3 to center. Call 781-659-2559.

Plymouth: ''Festival of Trees''- Plimoth Plantation Visitor Center, off Warren Avenue. TODAY through Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friends of Cranberry Hospice's 12th annual fund-raiser. Special Events: Nov. 30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. ''The Jeff Corwin Experience Presents Nature's Way,'' a family fun night featuring Santa and a ''walking, talking Christmas tree.'' Tickets $8, $6 children, must be reserved. Dec. 1, 6-9 p.m. ''Gala Cocktail Party,'' tickets $60. Reservations required. Festival tickets $5, $4 seniors, $2 children under 12. Group rates $3 per person for parties of 12 or more. Call 781-582-0423 or www.cranberryhospice.org/festival.

Plymouth: ''Christmas on North Street''- North Street. Dec. 7, 5-8 p.m. Annual event begins with a luminaria, followed at 5 p.m. by strolling street carolers, free hot cider at the Rotary Club, children's holiday crafts and activities outdoors at Quincy College, North Street; 6 p.m., the Penny Merriment Victorian singers performing in front of the Spooner House, 27 North St.; 6:30 p.m., ''Winter Arts Procession,'' featuring a giant King Winter puppet and other puppets, Santa and more, beginning at corner of North and Carver streets; 7 p.m., town tree lighting and singers from Plymouth North and South high schools to perform at the Taylor-Trask Museum, 35 North St.; 7-8 p.m., Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at Quincy College. Call 508-746-0012.

Plymouth: ''Messiah Sing'' - Church of the Pilgrimage, Town Square. Dec. 2, 4 p.m. The Hallelujah Chorus of Handel's oratorio accompanied by the Easton Chamber Orchestra under direction by William Richter perform with audience participation and soloists in readings and song. $5. Call 508-746-3026.

Quincy: ''The Adams Family: Home for the Holidays''- The Adams National Historic Park, 135 Adams St. Dec. 8-9, 2-6 p.m. Interpreters and volunteers will lead tours of the decorated ''old house,'' and share holiday stories from four generations of the Adams family. Free. Call 617-770-1175.

Scituate: Christmas Concert - First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 330 First Parish Road. Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. A program of musical selections including Bach, Telemann, John Ireland and local composer Lawrence Smith of Duxbury will be sung by the First Parish choir and Rebecca River, soprano and instrumentalist. Donations accepted. Call 781-545-3324.

Stoughton: Hanukkah Celebrations Workshop - Striar Jewish Community Center, Fireman Campus, 445 Central St. Dec. 2, 10 a.m. Families with children ages 3-9 can learn the symbols and meaning of the Festival of Lights and enjoy holiday music, stories, crafts, and refreshments. Children will create a keepsake Hanukkah cand elabra out of clay. To register, call 781-341-2016, ext. 293.

Walpole: Holiday Pops - St. Mary's Parish Center, 205 Washington St., East Walpole. Dec. 2, 3 p.m. The Parkway Concert Orchestra, a 50-piece non-profit orchestra with conductor Paul James D'Angelo presents holiday concert in pops style including ''Let it Snow,'' ''A Tribute to Carols,'' audience sing-alongs and selections performed by the orchestra's woodwind quintet. Donation $. Call 508-668-0108.

Concerts

Brockton: Pop Music Concert - Buckley Performing Arts Center, Massasoit Community College, One Massasoit Blvd. Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m. ''Ball in the House,'' six-member pop and rock a cappella group performs. Tickets $7, $5 advance. Call 508-588-9100, ext. 1482.

Kingston: Concerts - Borders Kingston, 101 Independence Mall Way. Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m. Folksinger Adam Ezra. Free. 781-582-8100.

Nightlife

Bridgewater: The Off the Common Coffeehouse - First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 50 School St. Dec. 1, 8 p.m. Chuck Brodsky. Tickets $8. Call 508-697-5425.

Dedham: Olde Irish Alehouse - 2 Bridge St. Irish set dancing Mondays at 8 p.m. Live entertainment Wednesday through Monday. Thursday entertainment is at 8:30 p.m. All other entertainment begins at 9 p.m. . TODAY Phil Donatelli. Nov. 30, Little Joe & Big Dave. No cover. Visit www.irishalehouse.com or call 781-329-6034.

Easton: Blackthorne Tavern - 402 Turnpike St. (Route 138). Wednesdays at 9 p.m., open mike night; Sundays, 5-7:30 p.m., jam of musicians using traditional instruments. Tuesday-Saturday shows at 9 p.m. TODAY, , Mark Purcell. Nov. 30, Paul Horton. Cover varies. Call 508-238-9017.

Hull: The Sea Note - 159 Nantasket Ave. Blues/rock shows at 9:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Nicolle Nelson Band. Dec. 1, Jeff Pitchel & Texas Flood. Dec. 7, NRBQ. Dec. 8, K.D. Bell Big Band. Cover varies. Visit www.seanote.com or call 781-925-4300.

Marshfield: Ranch House - 222 Canal St. Live entertainment for dancing Friday and Saturday 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 1, Fat City Band. Cover varies. Call 781-834-9149.

Norwood: Perk's Coffeehouse - 685 Washington St. Thursdays and Fridays, Open Mike Night for musicians, poets, and performers. 8-10 p.m. Sign-up at 6:30 p.m. TODAY Curt Ensemble. Nov. 30, Jennifer Howe. Call 781-762-5565.

Plymouth: Handlebar Harry's - Building #3, Cordage Park, Route 3A. Live music featuring The Honeymooners Mondays at 9 p.m.; open mike blues jam with Jimmy Carreira on Tuesdays at 9 p.m.; karaoke on Wednesdays at 9 p.m.; 18 Plus Party every Thursday at 9 p.m. TODAY The Infractions. Cover varies. Call 508-747-1922.

Plymouth: Ricky T's Blues Club - Building #3, Cordage Park, Route 3A. Live blues and jazz entertainment nightly at 9 p.m., except Wednesdays 8-11:30 p.m. and Sunday Jazz at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Chris Fitz. Cover varies. Call 508-732-9700 or visit www.rickyts.com.

Quincy: Yard Rock Blues Club - 132 E. Howard St. Sundays, 3 p.m. ''Youth Open Mike,'' followed by, 8 p.m.-midnight, Boston's Best Blues Jam with Steve Murphy. Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ''Early Bird Blues,'' hosted by Rick ''King'' Russell and guests. Thursday through Saturday shows at 9:30 p.m. TODAY The Danny Tucker Band. Nov. 30, The Love Dogs. Dec. 1, David Maxwell. Dec. 6, Soul Providers. Cover varies. Call 617-472-9383.

Raynham: Promenade Lounge - Raynham/Taunton Greyhound Park, 1958 Broadway. Live bands Fridays and Saturdays at 9 p.m. Dec. 7, The Gulf Boys. No cover. Call 508-824-4396.

Theater

Duxbury: ''Amahl and the Night Visitors'' - Pilgrim Church, 404 Washington St. Dec. 9, 4 and 7 p.m. The South Shore Conservatory presents an Opera by the Bay performance of the opera in one act written by Gian Carlo Menotti. Tickets $10, $7 seniors and students. Call 781-934-2731, ext. 14.

Hingham: ''Amahl and the Night Visitors''- Sanborn Auditorium, Town Hall, 210 Central St. Dec. 8, 4 and 7 p.m. The South Shore Conservatory presents an Opera by the Bay performance of the opera. Tickets $10, $7 seniors and students. Call 781-934-2731, ext. 14.

Foxborough: ''Titanic''- The Orpheum Foxborough, School Street. Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1-2, 2 p.m. and Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. The UnCommon Theatre Company's musical youth troupe presents Broadway musical with a cast of over 70 actors aged 6-18. Tickets $14, $12 seniors. Call 508-543-2787.

Kingston: ''Our Town''- Silver Lake Regional High School, Route 27. Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 8 p.m. A cast of 30 Silver Stars Drama Club members perform the Thornton Wilder classic drama. Tickets $5. Call 781-585-3844.

Norwell: ''Cheaters''- At North River Theatre, 513 River St. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. A comedy. Cabaret seating with a cash bar. Tickets $14. Call 617-476-8947.

Quincy: ''Musical Holiday Party XIV''- The Quincy Dinner Theatre, 1170 Hancock St. Dec. 1-2, 5, 8-9, 11, 13-18, 20-22 the holiday musical comedy. Monday through Saturday, dinner served at 7 p.m., show at 8:30 p.m. Dec. 2 and 9, dinner at 5 p.m., show at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 16, dinner at 2 p.m., show at 3:30 p.m. Tickets $35-37.50. Call 781-843-5862.

Randolph: ''Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat''- Randolph High School, Memorial Parkway. Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 1-2, 2 p.m. The musical. Tickets $8, $6 seniors and students. Call 781-961-0939.

Stoughton: ''A Christmas Carol''- Stoughton Cinema and Pub, Washington St. Dec. 6-9. The Little Theatre of Stoughton presents a cast of fifty actors ages 4 to 64 in the Charles Dickens classic. Performances: Dec. 6-7, 8 p.m., Dec. 8, 1 and 7 p.m., and Dec. 9, 2 p.m. Tickets $15, $10 seniors and children. Call 781-433-7133.

Benefits

Foxborough: ''Auction for the Arts'' - Christina's Restaurant, Route 1, TODAY 6-9 p.m. Event will feature live dance music, a silent and live auction, hors d'oeuvres with local celebrity auctioneers including Ron Sanders from WBZ-TV (Ch. 4). Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Orpheum Foxborough programs. Tickets $15. Call 508-543-2787.

Mansfield: ''Fans With Cans: Healing Harmonies 2001 Concert''- Qualters Middle School, 240 East St. Dec. 7, 7 p.m. Acoustical musician Julie Woods of Wrentham hosts concert featuring folk, jazz and rock musicians including Greg Greenway, Peter Janson, Cactus Highway, Kim Trusty and others in a fund-raising performance to benefit local food pantries and shelters. Tickets $17 for two, $10 for one and $7 for seniors and students. Donations of canned foods will be collected at the door. Call 508-339-2822.

Milton: Animal Shelter Benefit - Siros Restaurant, Marina Bay. Nov. 30, 6:30-9:30 p.m. The Milton Animal League's second annual holiday benefiit features a gourmet buffet, live jazz, and a silent auction. Tickets $50. Proceeds will benefit both the Milton Animal League and the New York City animal rescue efforts. Call 617-698-0413 or www.miltonanimalleague.org.

Lectures and Readings

Kingston: Author Talk - Borders Book Store, 101 Independence Mall Way. Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m. Agnes Abrahamson, author of ''Maggie's Hope,'' will read from and discuss her book. Free. 781-582-8100.

Nature

Canton: Massachusetts Audubon Society - Visual Arts Center, 963 Washington St. The center houses an extensive collection of natural history art and photography and the Mildred Morse Allen Gallery. Through March 31, ''The Art of Bird Photography. Gallery hours: Friday through Sunday 1-5 p.m. Special Event: TODAY 7:30 p.m. ''Important Bird Areas,'' a slide presentation. Fee $15. Admission $3, $2 children and seniors. For course brochure, call 781-821-8853 or visit www. visual-arts@massaudubon.org.

For Children

Easton: The Children's Museum - 9 Sullivan Ave. Children 10 and younger participate in hands-on exhibits such as Storybook Cottage, Museum Post Office, Enchanted Forest, Giant Harmonograph, and more. Also offers weekly classes. Museum hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. Admission $4.50, free for children under 1. Call 508-230-3789.

Norwell: South Shore Natural Science Center - The center on Jacobs Lane has a nature store, six trails, and a lending library. Ongoing at the center: Watch the naturalist on duty feed the animals Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m., and Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; free with admission. Parents and Tots Wednesdays 9:30-10:45 a.m. After School Nature Programs (for grades 1-4) Thursdays 4-5 p.m. Wednesday Walks, leisurely walks in woods, by the pond, and to Jacobs Farm, for parents and children on Wednesdays 9:30-10:45 a.m. Building admission is $2, $1 children 3 and older. The center's trails are open free for walks during daylight hours. Call 781-659-2559.

Museums

Brockton: Fuller Museum of Art - 455 Oak St. Through Dec. 2, ''Mark Dion: New England Digs,'' exhibit of artifacts found in recent digs done for the exhibit in Brockton, Providence, and New Bedford. Through Dec. 2, selections from the FMA Permanent Collection featuring master works by New England area artists from the late 19th century to present. Hours: Tuesday through Sunday noon-5 p.m. Admission $5, $3 seniors and students, free to children under 18. Call 508-588-6000 or visit www.fullermuseum.org.

Hull: Lifesaving Museum - 1117 Nantasket Ave. A 19th-century lifesaving station, equipped with rescue apparatus. The museum also features lighthouse exhibits, shipwreck lore, and a play loft. On display: ''Small Boats: The Collections of the Museum and Its Members,'' exhibition of small boats, including 32-foot pilot gigs, 38-foot Bantry Bay gigs, 26-foot Whitehall fours, and more. Special Event: Dec. 1, 6-9 p.m., ''A Victorian Taste of Christmas,'' an evening of music, food, wine, and shopping in the museum shop. Tickets $35, reservations required. Museum hours: Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $2, $1.50 seniors, children admitted free. Friday admission is free. Visit www.bostonharborheritage.org or call 781-925-5433.

Middleborough: Robbins Museum of Archaeology - 17 Jackson St. The museum is dedicated to the native cultures of New England and features extensive collections of Native American artifacts including stone tools, pottery, Native American dolls, and a diorama of an Archaic village. Special exhibit: ''Mr. & Mrs. Tom Thumb,'' exhibition sponsored by the historical society. Hours: Tuesdays, 1-5 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday 1-5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Call 508-349-7226.

Plymouth: Plimoth Plantation - Living-history museum (1627 Pilgrim Village, Hobbamock [Wampanoag Indian] Homesite, Carriage House Crafts Center, Nye Rare Breeds Barn), off Warren Avenue. Special Events: TODAY through Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friends of Cranberry Hospice's 12th annual ''Festival of Trees,'' fund-raiser. Nov. 30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m., ''The Jeff Corwin Experience Presents Nature's Way,'' a family fun night featuring Santa and ''walking, talking Christmas tree.'' Tickets $8, $6 children, must be reserved. Dec. 1, 6-9 p.m., ''Gala Cocktail Party,'' tickets $60. Reservations required. Festival tickets $5, $4 seniors, $2 children under 12. Group rates $3 per person for parties of 12 or more. Call 781-582-0423 or www.cranberryhospice.org/festival. At the Plantation: interactive exhibit ''Irreconcilable Differences: 1620-1692.'' The Mayflower II is docked on Water Street in downtown Plymouth and is open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission to Plantation only: $20 adults; $12 children ages 6-12; free to children 6 and under. Admission to Mayflower II only: $8 adults; $6 children ages 6-12; Tickets to all sites $22, $20 seniors, $14 children 6-12, 5 and under free. Call 508-746-1622.

Galleries

Braintree: Borders Books and Cafe - 255 Grossman Drive. Through Nov. 30, exhibit of original charcoal drawings by Mary Felton. Free. Call 781-356-5111.

Brockton: Gourmet Cafe - 245 Main St. Through Nov. 30, exhibit of works by watercolorist William E. Beyer. Special Event: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday noon-2 p.m. through November the artist will demonstrate his painting technique as he works on a painting titled, ''beautiful Brockton scenes in the snow.'' Free. Call 508-586-4906.

Cohasset: Paul Pratt Memorial Library - 106 S. Main St. Through Nov. 30, ''Winter,'' an exhibit of 19 black and white photographs of snow- and ice-covered landscapes in Hanover, Hingham and Marshfield by Jack Foley. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday 2-5 p.m. Call 781-383-1348.

Cohasset: South Shore Art Center - 119 Ripley Road. Through Jan. 5, in the Dillon Gallery: ''Small Works,'' works by 150 gallery artists and available for holiday purchases. Faculty Feature: works by faculty member Ruthe Sholler. In the Bancroft Gallery: ''Planes, Trains and Automobiles,'' a national juried exhibition. The galleries are open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday noon-4 p.m. Call 781-383-2787 or visit www.ssac.org.

Norwell: ''Double Vision''- James Library and Center for the Arts, 24 West St. Through Nov. 30, exhibit of pastel paintings by Cape Cod husband and wife artists Merylle-Lee and Phil Thompson. Hours: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 2-5 p.m., Tuesdays and Sundays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Call 781-659-7100.

Calendar listings are compiled by Pamela Teehan Miele.

This story ran on page 9 of the Boston Globe's South Weekly section on 11/29/2001.
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