How I Became a Pirate
Melinda Long’s best-selling book comes to life when Ocean State Theatre Company presents the unforgettable musical adventure, “How I Became a Pirate.” Jeremy Jacobs’ talent for building sand castles and digging moats has earned him an invitation to join the crew of Braid Beard’s ship. Living the high life at sea, Jeremy trades manners for [...]
Read More →Portsmouth 375th busy on Saturday
PORTSMOUTH — It will be another busy weekend for the Portsmouth 375th celebration. First, the 375th Steering Committee is helping to promote the Portsmouth Free Public Library‘s annual spring fund-raiser, “Touch-a-Truck,” which starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at Glen Park. The event gives youngsters a chance to get up close and personal with all [...]
Read More →Get your ticket for Portsmouth ‘hidden kitchens’ tour
PORTSMOUTH — If you’ve ever wanted to check out the view from Carnegie Tower, you’ll have your chance during the seventh annual Hidden Kitchens of Portsmouth Tour organized by the Portsmouth Public Education Foundation on Friday, May 10. It’s just one of seven stops on the tour of unique kitchens, which runs from 11 a.m. to [...]
Read More →A crisp ‘green’ wine to enjoy with oysters
Durnberg L&T Gruner Veltliner 2012 Falkenstein, Austria Don’t be afraid of the long name of this grape. It is a fun varietal that packs a lot of flavor with little cost! “Grun” in German means green, and this wine has notes of green: green apples, pears, and crisp acidity. L&T is a perfect introduction to [...]
Read More →Magnolia Cajun dance band in Tiverton
Magnolia has been playing Cajun music in New England for more than twenty years. Learning from Louisiana’s finest, playing high energy two-steps and sultry waltzes, the band’s twin fiddles, accordion, guitar, bass, percussion, and of course rich vocals in Cajun French, keep audiences on their feet long into the night. Come on out and kick up [...]
Read More →Spring is for beer
I love beer. I love talking about it, reading about it, studying the culture around it, brewing it and (most of all) drinking it. That being said, it appears that the warm weather is finally arriving and with it a slew of great seasonal beers. With so many craft breweries popping up it’s difficult to [...]
Read More →Golfers can help clean Buzzards Bay
South Coast golfers have an opportunity to enjoy an afternoon of golf at a championship course while helping to clean up nitrogen pollution in New Bedford Harbor. The Buzzards Bay Coalition and the Bay Club at Mattapoisett are partnering to host a golf outing on Tuesday, May 28. All proceeds from the outing will go [...]
Read More →RWU Dance Theatre Performance in Bristol
Presenting new and innovative works by student, faculty, and guest performers. WHERE: RWU Performing Arts Center, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol WHEN: 7:30 p.m. on May 2, 3, 4; 2 p.m. on May 4, 5 COST: $10; $5 for students and seniors MORE INFO: 401/254-3626
Read More →Audrey in the Afternoon
“Audrey in the Afternoon,” a 6-week film lecture series celebrating the work of actress Audrey Hepburn, will be presented by librarian and film enthusiast Doug Swiszcz at the Barrington Public Library on Wednesday afternoons at 1:00 PM. Roman Holiday, the 1953 film that turned Hepburn into an overnight sensation and earned her the Academy Award [...]
Read More →Bioreserve Big Walk set for Saturday, May 4
On Saturday, May 4, at 9 a.m. the Bioreserve Partners invite hikers to join them at the Freetown/Fall River State Forest Headquarters on Slab Bridge Road in Assonet for the annual Bioreserve Big Walk. The 12-mile hike spans entire length of the Bioreserve but pick-ups are available every 3 to 4 miles for those who [...]
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