May 17

4pm & 5pm

Spring Art Crawl on the Square!

Hingham Newcomers invites you to the Spring Art Crawl on the Square, featuring the studios of Hingham artists Page Railsback, Gary Nisbet and Jack Dickerson.  Tour Guide & Art Consultant Susan Slane will walk you into the homes and studios of these highly regarded artists and give you an intimate look at how they work and what inspires them.  Throughout the tour, Susan will answer questions and help you think about displaying art in your home, identifying what you appreciate in art, and finding the right piece at the right price.

Cost is $20 per Couple.  Tours leave from Caffé Tosca promptly at 4pm and 5pm, ending on Main Street near Old Ship.  The 5:00 time slot is full.  To reserve your spot at 4pm, contact Kristen Holland as soon as possible at (781) 740-4638 or email pkjholland@msn.com

through out

May

The Snug welcomes you four nights a week with live music.  This month's schedule can also be found at www.snugpub.com

through out

May

Stars serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and live music on Thursdays & Saturdays too!  Please call for details, 781-749-3200.   Some of the bands appearing are:
  
   Sat May 17      Tom Gerelou
   Sat Mat 24      Outside Charlie
   Thurs May 29   Outside Charlie
   Sat May 31      PD Rogers

May 17

8 pm

Coffeehouse Off the Square brings more live music to Hingham

Geoff Muldaur will perform at Old Ship Coffeehouse off the Square on Saturdya May 17th at 8pm.  Hear one of the great voices and musical forces to emerge from the Cambridge folk, blues, and folk-rock scene.   For more about Geoff, visit www.geoffmuldaur.com.   The Coffeehouse off the Square is at the Old Ship Church Parish Hall, 107  Main St.  Admission for this concert is $12 at the door. Net proceeds will benefit the Unitarian-Universalist Service Committee. Tel. 781-749-1767.

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June

Get ready for the 4^th of July road race with Absolutely Fit

Whether it's your first Hingham race or you want to make it your best - Join Absolutely Fit's “Absolute Best 08.”   This ten week program will enhance your aerobic fitness in order for you to perform the best 4th of July race possible. This is for beginners and expert runners who have the desire to run/walk this year’s race at their best.  Abfit members, $59   Non-members, $99 Call to reserve a spot, 781- 741-8874

Celebrate Baseball

The Hingham Historical Society kicks off their vintage baseball season at 507 Main Street, the home of Baseball Hall of Famer “King” Kelly.  Enjoy live music, beer, barbecue, and meet sports writer and “King” Kelly biographer Marty Appel.  Visit www.hinghamhistorical.org for ticket info.

June 6

8:30am

Every one with an interest in historic downtown Hingham is welcome to attend the monthly meeting of the Hingham Downtown Association.  Network with others and discuss common interests. Held the first Friday of each month from 8:30 to 10am.  Location to be posted here by June 1.   Send downtown news and notices for our monthly agenda to info@discoverhingham.com

June 7

11am to 6pm

Please join us as we celebrate our 10th Anniversary and the grand re-opening of our bright, newly expanded shop.  Stop in to La Petite Maison at the corner of Main and North Streets for a grand celebration and refreshments. The Bowl & Board Plaza is now La Petite Plaza!  Tel. 781-741-8393 for more information.

The Hingham Historical Society presents the 84^th Annual Tour of Historic Homes and Buildings.  Purchase tickets at the HHS office at 30 Main Street, at Noble's Camera and other downtown locations.  www.hinghamhistorical.org

through

August 15

Dot Art Camp for young artists, ages 8 to 15

Campers learn how to recycle every day materials from the world around them into works of art.  Taught by working artists Gary Nisbet, Lisa Corrado, & Plymouth River School art teacher Katie Marsjanick, Dot Art Camp classes encourage a lively, interactive experience with art. Using collage techniques, gold leaf, drawing & painting, students will create their own treasure boxes, quilt panels, & other take-home projects. In addition to creating individual artworks, our young artists will learn about the fun of working collaboratively as they build living sculptures from materials they gather outdoors. Classes also feature fun, short films and slide shows.

Two-week sessions, Mon-Fri, 10:00 am -1:00 pm:  Session 1 : July 7 – July 18;
Session 2 : July 21 – August 1;  Session 3 : August 4 – August 15

Tuition $350/session; all materials provided. Small classes for individualized instruction. Walk-ins welcome if space is available, $50/day.  To register: call 781-740-4111,      e-mail dotgallery@comcast.net or visit Dot Gallery, 112 North Street