Crafts, ballet, photography, and a little 'Hocus Pocus': Things To Do
“What do you want to do?”
If you need an answer to this age-old question for making plans, we’ve got you covered.
In Things To Do, we take a look at, well, things to do, happening every week in the Greater Fall River area and around the SouthCoast.
From weekdays to weekends, there’s always plenty going on.
And we’re not only taking a look at what’s happening this week, we’re also giving you a heads up for events that are coming soon.
This week, we’ve got photography and perspectives, theatrical performances, concerts, crafting, and even some orchestral magic.
So when someone asks you what you want to do, you’ve got your plans ready to go.
Here are Things To Do around Fall River, the SouthCoast, and beyond this week:
Photography exhibit and ‘Arsenic & Old Lace’ at The Marion Art Center
The Marion Art Center, 80 Pleasant St., is featuring photography by Lucio Garofalo, Andrew Kepinski and Tianxu Zhou in its new exhibition, “Perspectives.”
The photography reflects the different backgrounds and interests of the artists. Garofalo lives in Italy but has spent time in Boston photographing varied landmarks and the process of preservation. His work reflects his interests in architecture and construction. Kepinski is a local artist, whose work is well known across genres – extraordinary portraits, fashion, unusual landscapes with an eye for structure and architectural interest. Zhou is a choral teacher at Tabor Academy, opera singer, performer and photographer. The exhibit is now open, and will run through April 5.
For its first play of the season, The MAC Theater presents “Arsenic & Old Lace.” Performance dates are March 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, and 24. Friday and Saturday shows will start at 7:30 p.m., while the Sunday matinee will begin at 2 p.m. Written by Joseph Kesserling and directed by Donn Tyler, the cast includes Kiah Allaire, Ron Biever, Jack Boesen, Chris Clark, Tom Conway, Ann-Marie Foley, Bethany Lamoureux, Susan Salvesen, Jacqueline Sophia, Aidan Weaver, Jess Wilson, and Harvey Ussach. Allaire is assistant director, the sound and lighting tech is Steven McManus, and set construction is by Dick Sullivan and Connor Sullivan.
Tickets are $20 for MAC members, and $23 for non-members. Purchase tickets online at marionartcenter.org/events.
The MAC is a participant in Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program, in collaboration with the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Women, Infants & Children Nutrition Program, and the Massachusetts Health Connector, by broadening accessibility to cultural programming. Learn more about the MAC’s free or low cost ticket offerings at marionartcenter.org/about.
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Collage art craft workshop at Fall River Public Library
Join Stephanie Enloe of Craftyish Shop for a collage workshop at the Fall River Public Library, 104 N. Main St., on Tuesday, March 5, from 6 to 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Fall River Public Library, you can register for this event in person at the adult circulation desk, or by calling 508-324-2700, Ext. 2. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Fall River Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. This workshop is free.
Brunch cruise: A New Bedford ferry company is offering Sunday brunch while cruising on Buzzards Bay.
Craft circle, and book walk and talk with Tiverton Public Library
Knitters, quilters and crafters are welcome to join a craft circle at the Tiverton Public Library, 34 Roosevelt Ave., on Wednesday, March 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional, you’re welcome to meet in the Community Room and work on your project while socializing with fellow enthusiasts. Participants must bring their own equipment and supplies.
The library will also be holding a book walk and talk on Monday, March 11, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Bulgarmarsh Park. Meet by the picnic tables for a leisurely walk around the path and chat about what you’ve been reading and watching lately. This program is weather dependent. Check the library’s Facebook page for the latest updates.
'Hocus Pocus: Magical Music,’ with Plymouth Philharmonic
The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra will be casting a spell on Sunday, March 10, with “Hocus Pocus: Magical Music.”
This spellbinding concert for all ages will be conducted by Steven Karidoyanes.
The program will feature music from: John Williams’ score for “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone,” “Uranus, The Magician,” from Holst’s “The Planets,” and “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” made famous by Disney’s “Fantasia.”
Fifteen-year-old pianist and Youth Concerto Competition winner Jacob Lewack will also be performing music from Beethoven’s “Piano Concerto No. 2.”
The one-hour concert is part of the national food drive, Orchestras Feeding America. Audience members are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to benefit the Food Warehouse of Greater Plymouth.
“Hocus Pocus” will be held at Plymouth Memorial Hall, 83 Court St., at 3 p.m. There will be an instrument demonstration beginning at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 12 and under. Purchase tickets online at plymouthphil.org or by calling 508-746-8008.
Learning outside the classroom: Zeiterion Schooltime series goes on the road
The Zeiterion Performing Art Center is taking its Schooltime series on the road, with presentations at New Bedford High School and UMass Dartmouth. This is a chance for students to experience the power of the performing arts. The next performance will be on Wednesday, March 6, at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., in the Main Auditorium at UMass Dartmouth, 285 Old Westport Rd., N. Dartmouth. “Show Way” is for grades 3 to 12. Jaqueline Woodson weaves together Black history and her own family’s story in this brand-new musical. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.zeiterion.org/learn/landing. For every 10 tickets purchased, The Z offers a free one, to help accommodate chaperones.
South Coast Chamber Music Series continues
The South Coast Chamber Music Series continues its exploration this season of three centuries' worth of masterworks. Featuring musicians from the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra, the next performance, “Trifecta,” will be on Saturday, March 9, and Sunday, March 10. Saturday’s concert will be held at 4 p.m. at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 124 Front St., Marion. Sunday’s concert, also starting at 4 p.m., will take place at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 351 Elm St., South Dartmouth. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are available online at nbsymphony.org/chamber-series-2023-2024 or by calling the NBSO office at 508-999-6276, Ext. 222.
Jim Messina at Narrows Center for the Arts
Jim Messina, a rocker whose career spans five decades, will be performing at the Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, on Friday, March 8. The concert will be from 8 to 10 p.m., and doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $63 in advance, and $68 the day of the show. Find tickets online at http://tinyurl.com/2z2uc9pt.
Navy Day at New Bedford Whaling Museum
Stop by the New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, for Navy Day on Saturday, March 9, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hosted with Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport, there will be opportunities to explore the Navy’s role in environmental preservation, marine mammal protection, and underwater research. Admission to the museum on Navy Day is free for all valid Department of Defense identification card holders, veterans, and their families.
Saturday STEAM session at Four Corners Arts Center
There will be a Saturday STEAM session at the Four Corners Arts Center, 3848 Main Rd., Tiverton, on March 9, from 10 a.m. to noon. Youth ages 7 to 11 will learn about shapes in nature and the building methods of Buckminster Fuller, and build lightweight geodesic domes and original sculptures from triangles. The instructor for this workshop will be Desiree Brunton, and the cost is $40. Registration is required at FourCornersArts.org.
New Bedford Ballet and Seaglass Theater Company present ‘Hansel and Gretel’
The New Bedford Ballet and Seaglass Theater Company have teamed up to present a blend of ballet and opera, with “Hansel and Gretel.” Performances will be on Sunday, March 10, at 2 and 4 p.m., at the Fairhaven Town Hall Auditorium, 40 Center St.
This performance will blend ballet, opera, and narration in English, in a show that’s suitable for the whole family.
New Bedford Ballet youth will bring the story to life through dance, while Seaglass Theater Company artists Elaine Daiber, Kristin Lawler, Chris Hunter, Diana McVey, Patrice Tiedemann, and Matthew Larson perform the musical score.
The New Bedford Youth Ballet will also be performing “Hansel and Gretel” for elementary schools in Acushnet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, and New Bedford in March as part of their Bringing Literature to Life through the Arts program.
These performances are supported by grants from the Acushnet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, and New Bedford Cultural Councils.
“Hansel and Gretel” is sponsored by Lang, Xifaras & Bullard, The William & Deborah Synnott Family, Early Learning Childcare, Colonial Shutterworks, Inner Bay Café & Grille, Anthony & Mary Ann Garro, Matias Landscaping, folia, Hawthorn Medical Associates, Colonial Air, Ray Hunt Design, and Lucinda Clinical Trial.
Tickets are $20 for adults, and $15 for seniors, students, and children. Purchase tickets online at newbedfordballet.org or seaglasstheater.com.
For more information, contact New Bedford Ballet at 508-993-1387 or Seaglass Theater Company at 508-951-7187.
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This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Things To Do: 'Perspectives' photo exhibit at the Marion Art Center
