Arts

Science meets art at the Lakeville Public Library

An exhibit of natural science artwork at the Lakeville Public Library came to a close on July 31, a couple of weeks after an artist meet-and-greet and a people’s choice vote where the public picked their favorite pieces. The show featured work from...

New Music Director joins Middleboro Unitarian Universalist

MIDDLEBORO — The Unitarian Universalist Church of Middleboro has announced the appointment of William Smith as its new Director of Music Ministry, effective Aug. 1. Smith, an accomplished pianist, organist, choral director and composer, brings a...
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New exhibit at to True Grit Art Gallery to explore moments in color and memory

MIDDLEBORO — True Grit Art Gallery will host Snapshots in Oil, a solo exhibition featuring more than 48 oil paintings by Norfolk artist Michelle Quinn. The show runs June 7–28 at the gallery, located at 38 Center St. An opening reception will be...

Drawn together: Chalk It Up brings together artists of all abilities

The parking lot next to Town Hall in Middleboro was transformed into a giant canvas on Sunday as artists of all ages gathered for The Heart in the Art’s Chalk It Up Festival. “We want to give people with disabilities an opportunity to be true...

Lakeville photographer captures landscapes through ‘a language of light’

MIDDLEBORO — On the walls of True Grit Art Gallery in Middleboro hang 48 breathtaking snapshots of the natural world. These are the work of Lakeville photographer Gan Barber and will be on display until May 31. Viewers got the chance to see Barber’s...

Burt Wood School scares up ‘Beetlejuice Jr’

MIDDLEBORO —It’s showtime. “Beetlejuice Jr’’ opens at The Alley Theatre in Middleboro on May 2. Students at Burt Wood School of Performing Arts have been rehearsing for weeks to prepare for the performance. Middleboro resident and show director...

Poems of Light at the True Grit Art Gallery

True Grit Art Gallery will present Poems of Light, a solo exhibit featuring over 50 works of fine art photography by Lakeville artist Gan Barber. The reception will be held on Saturday, May 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 38 Center St. in Middleboro. Guests...

Mayflower Orchestra to perform greatest hits of 1725

MIDDLEBORO — Mayflower Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of J. Fred Thornton, will perform “Baroque Pops: Greatest Hits of 1725’’ at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 13 at MeetingHouse Church, 3 Nickerson Ave., Middleboro. The performance will include...

Herring Run festival splashes into Middleboro April 13, 14

MIDDLEBORO — In a sure sign of spring, the herring are running and the annual Herring Run Festival will be taking place in Middleboro. The event, in its 12th year, is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13 at Oliver...

Performer to present songs, stories of the Highwaymen

LAKEVILLE — Local singer/songwriter Matt York will present The Highwaymen: Songs & Stories at 6 p.m. Thursday March 27 at the Lakeville Public Library, 4 Precinct St. Songs & Stories is a one-man performance centered around the American...

Freelake student artwork in spotlight at library

LAKEVILLE — Artwork created by students from the Freetown Lakeville Middle School will be on display March 29 through April 3 at Great Ponds Gallery at the Lakeville Public Library, 4 Precinct St. An opening ceremony will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p...

Student artwork on display at library through March

LAKEVILLE — An all-student art show will be on display at the Great Ponds Gallery at the Lakeville Public Library, 4 Precinct St., through March 27. The show is a joint effort featuring mixed media by students who attend Apponequet Regional High...

Lakeville-based bagpipe band gears up for St. Patrick’s Day

LAKEVILLE — Old Colony Highlanders Pipe Band, which practices in Lakeville, will be out and about playing the bagpipes throughout eastern Massachusetts from March 15 to 17. The band will be performing at the Patriot Place Irish Festival on March 15...

Singer-songwriter to perform at North Congregational Church

MIDDLEBORO — Singer/songwriter/musician Jacob Gervais will be heading to North Congregational Church, 38 Plymouth St., Middleboro, on Saturday, March 8. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with the show starting at 6:30 p.m. Gervais has performed at several...

Irish eyes will be smiling at St. Patrick’s celebration

MIDDLEBORO — Kiss me, I’m Irish, an afternoon of Irish music, sing-alongs and humor with veteran entertainer Ed Patrick Priest, is on tap March 16 at The Alley Theatre in Middleboro. The event is sponsored once again by MacDonald Sprague III of Mac...

Folk duo to perform at UU Middleboro March 9

MIDDLEBORO — The award-winning traditional folk duo of Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly will perform a free concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 9 at UU Middleboro, 25 South Main St. This husband and wife duo from Warren, R.I. use humor and audience...

Irving Berlin music, history to be presented Feb. 23

MIDDLEBORO – Vocalist John Murelle and pianist Chris Morris will present “Blue Skies,” a look at Irving Berlin and his music, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 at Middleboro Town Hall. Berlin was an innovator of popular songs during the first part of the...