Arts

Cultural grants to bring public art to Middleboro

MIDDLEBORO — The Office of Economic and Community Development is working to boost the economic vitality of historic downtown Middleboro through cultural grants and collaboration, Town Manager James McGrail has announced. To support Middleboro’s...

Programs that entertain, enlighten receive Cultural Council grants

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Cultural Council has announced its grant awards. Each year the Massachusetts legislature earmarks a sum of money to be used to promote and support cultural activities in communities around the state. Those local Cultural...
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Library exhibit highlights Apponequet artists’ work

LAKEVILLE — From collages symbolizing family heritage to a digitally-created image of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic eating an accordion, an eclectic collection of artwork made by the artists of Apponequet Regional High School is on display in the Great Ponds...

Song Circle will fill the air with local voices

MIDDLEBORO — A new Song Circle has been formed at First Unitarian Universalist Society of Middleboro, 25 South Main St., Middleboro, for people who enjoy getting together with others to sing. No particular expertise is required. The point is to have...

Play auditions scheduled March 12 and 13

Theatre One Productions, Inc of Middleboro, is holding an open casting call for male and female actors, all races, ages 20s to 60s, for the upcoming stage readings for ten new 10-minute plays. Auditions will be held at Janice C. Parent Community...

Gallery seeks art for exhibit honoring Patty McMahon

LAKEVILLE — The Great Ponds Gallery inside the Lakeville Public Library at 4 Precinct St., Lakeville, is planning a group exhibit, The Patty McMahon Memorial Group Art Exhibit, in June/July 2023. Patty McMahon was active in the gallery’s group and...

‘Americans like you and me changed the world,’ performers share

MIDDLEBORO — In the household of the Confederate White House occupied by Jefferson Davis during the Civil War, Mary Elizabeth Bowser was considered an illiterate, uninformed slave who blended in with the daily activities. What Davis didn’t know was...

Artists sought for public display in Middleboro

MIDDLEBORO — A public art display is scheduled to be installed in Middleboro, thanks to a grant received through the office of Economic and Community Development. This artwork could help attract people to the town and learn more about its offerings...

Theatre One seeks play submissions by March 1

MIDDLEBORO — Starting Feb 1 through March 1, Theatre One in Middleboro is calling for submissions of 10 Minute Contemporary New Plays from Massachusetts and Rhode Island playwrights. Theatre One’s goal, through the Slice of Life New Works Festival,...

Lakeville Cultural Council awards grants

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Arts Council members have announced the award of 22 grants totaling $7,700 for cultural programs in the Lakeville and Middleboro areas. The grants were awarded from a pool of funds distributed to Lakeville by the...

Burt Wood School brings taste of Broadway to Middleboro

MIDDLEBORO — In Middleboro Center, there is a haven for those with a taste for the arts. The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts and its Alley Theatre host all sorts of artistic events, ranging from productions featuring local students to...

Art exhibit to host ‘Small Wonders’

MIDDLEBORO — True Grit Art Gallery, 38 Center St., Middleboro, will host an opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 to kick off their annual small works exhibit for the holiday season. The exhibit, titled “Small Wonders 2022,’’ will run...

Sippican Choral Society returns with Christmas cheer

MARION – The days are counting down for this year’s Sippican Choral Society Christmas Concert. For the concert, doors to the Wickenden Chapel on the Tabor Academy campus will open at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10. The curtain will go up at 7 p.m...

Middleboro student makes news with ‘Newsies’ performance

MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro resident William Donahue has been busy preparing for his role as Davey in the upcoming production of Disney's “Newsies Jr.’’ at The Alley Theatre in Middleboro. Donahue has been a student and intern at The Burt Wood School of...

Voices can join ‘Messiah’ singing at Christmas baroque concert

MIDDLEBORO — The Mayflower Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of J. Fred Thornton, will present its pandemic-postponed program from 2021, “A Baroque Christmas: Music from 18th Century Europe,” Nov. 12 and 13. Both performances are free to the...

Comic Steve Sweeney to perform at Alley Theatre

MIDDLEBORO — Boston comic and actor Steve Sweeney will perform at The Alley Theatre, 133 Center St., Middleboro Friday, Oct. 21. The show begins at 7 p.m. The Bartending Service of New England begins pouring at 6:30 p.m. Singer Jake Gervais will...

Beethoven concerts Oct. 8 and 9

The Mayflower Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of J. Fred Thornton, will present its twice-postponed from 2020 program, titled Beethoven @ 250, on Saturday, Oct. 8 and Sunday, Oct. 9. The Saturday, Oct. 8 concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. at...

Crafts, music, kids’ fun at Lakeville Arts and Music Festival

LAKEVILLE — The 17th annual Lakeville Arts & Music Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, rain or shine. The free festival includes activities, music and shopping. Musicians include Sophia Crippin, who performs 80’s...

Elvis won’t be in the building, but lots of art will from Oak Point

MIDDLEBORO — The Oak Point Art Association will participate in the Middleboro Reveal and Windows Alive event sponsored by the Downtown Improvement Committee on First Friday, from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8...

Art exhibit to showcase beauty of ‘A Local Thing’

MIDDLEBORO — True Grit Art Gallery will host an opening reception for “It's A Local Thing,’’ a solo exhibit of artworks created by Middleboro artist L.E. (Lori) Ashley from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. This event is free and open to the public...