Reverend William Jackson, famed abolitionist, friend of Frederick Douglass, and first African-American officer of the US Army, was born on August 18, 1818. On the bicentennial of his birth, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and the New Bedford Historical Society are working together to honor his life with a series of events. On Sat.,… [Read More]

Rochester Country Fair, Thurs.– Sun., 8/16–19, at the Rocchester Country Fair Grounds, 65 Pine St., Rochester, MA 02770. Lots of new things this year, including a beer and wine garden from 5–9 p.m. No pets allowed (except service animals). Family friendly events include livestock show, petting zoo, live music, tractor pulls, antique tractor show, craft… [Read More]

Edward Albee’s “Seascape,” winner of the 1975 Pulitzer Prize, is now playing at the Marion Art Center. This two-act dramedy is about a retired couple enjoying a day at the beach when they meet a “sea creature” couple. Director Kate Fishman has cast Camerin Bennett as Sarah, Scott Fishman as Charlie, both from Marion; Tristan McCann… [Read More]

A taste of Japanese culture. You could have a Japanese reference person in your home for two days in September. This would be a significant part of the Grassroots Summit which will take place in Seattle, Washington, in September. Based on the Whitfield-Manjiro relationship the summit alternates each year between Japan and the USA.  After… [Read More]