Community Corner

Farmers' Market, the Mayflower's Homecoming, and Godspell

What's happening in Plymouth today? A boat-load of things.

1. The Mayflower II came home yesterday. If you missed it, check out the photos and video from yesterdays events. 
 
2. The Plymouth Farmers' Market opens today at 2:30 p.m. Chef and market manager Martha Stone will take guests on a shopping trip through the market and then put on a cooking demonstration with her newly found ingredients. The market is located on the field at Plimoth Plantation. 
 
3. Plimoth Plantation hosts a Plimoth Players Shakespeare Festival Friday. Try performing some scenes, catch previews from the Players' summer productions, watch sword fighting demonstrations, and participate in other family-friendly Shakespeare activities like mask decorating. Activities will occur all day on Friday and Saturday and most are free with museum admission. 

4. Register for Flag Football by Aug. 8.  There are divisions for ages 7-9, 10-13 and 14-17 year-olds. Register on the Plymouth Recreation Department's website.

5. Priscilla Beach Theatre will present “Godspell” at 8 p.m. Aug. 8-10 and 15-17 and at 4 p.m. Aug. 11 on PBT’s new outdoor stage under the tent. “Godspell,” written and composed by Stephen Schwartz, with book by John-Michael Tebelak, is a joyous performance of song and dance based on the parables from the Gospel of Matthew. The staging of this Broadway favorite marks the historic reintroduction of adult cast productions at PBT.

Co-directed by Conni DiLego and Geronimo Sands, artistic director emeritus, the cast includes actors from throughout the South Shore. Tickets for “Godspell” are $20 at the door and seating is limited based on parking availability. Senior citizens will be admitted for half price ($10 each) for the Aug. 8 and 15 shows. For more information, visit www.pbtheatre.org or call 508-224-4888.

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