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Final Weekend on the MAC Stage: Tiny Beautiful Things

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Halloween Parade

October 31, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Join us for the MAC’s annual Halloween Parade!

Art

Call for Entries: Small Works + Holiday Shop

November 7, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
November 10, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join us for our annual Holiday Show!

Music Performances

Music: Reed Foehl with Putnam Murdock

Foehl & Murdock
November 7, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Don’t miss Grammy nominated musician Reed Foehl, along with Putnam Murdock on the MAC Stage!

Music Performances

Unplugged: Donn Legge & Dave Gries

Legge/Gries 11/20 - 1st seating 7:00pm
November 20, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Legge/Gries 11/20 - 2nd seating 8:30pm
November 20, 2026
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Don’t miss our final Unplugged event of the season, with Donn Legge & Dave Gries!

Adult Classes

Sip & Shell Workshop

Sip & Shell Workshop - Saturday, December 5
December 5, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Get in the holiday spirit! Sample some new wines while creating your own shell ornaments.

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The Marion Art Center (the MAC) is a dynamic non-profit organization offering a broad range of cultural experiences both in our historic building and across our community. The mission of the Marion Art Center is to enrich the SouthCoast community by supporting and promoting a vibrant arts experience for all.

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Oct 25

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What ghost around, comes around - Meet our good witches & warlocks...

the MAC's Halloween Parade is back on October 31st.

The MAC will be accepting candy donations from now through October 30.

The volunteer witches and warlocks of the Marion Art Center have been brewing up plans for their annual Halloween Parade around the town on Saturday, October 31. Costumed characters of all ages are invited to join in for this fun family event! Participants should meet in front of the Marion Music Hall (we’ll line up on Cottage Street) at 4:00pm. Under the direction of Sippican School Band Director Jennifer Estacio, elementary school band members will lead the parade of witches and princesses, goblins and ghouls, wild animals, and spooky spirits. The parade route will head south on Front Street, up Main Street, north onto Spring Street and back down Cottage to the Music Hall, where the witches of the MAC will hand out candy to all.

Don’t forget to pop by the Music Hall at the end of the parade route for your treat bags, made with love by the good witches of the MAC! Teal Pumpkin goodie bags are available for those with allergies or food sensitivity.

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Oct 21

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Meet Sara Achorn - She's our new music instructor at the MAC - she's bringing guitar and voice lessons to both adults and children on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

She's also bringing an exciting new class for littlies: New! Toddler Music & Movement for Ages 1-5 with their parent/caregiver on Thursday mornings, one hour group class. The Fall Session starts on Nov 12 and runs through Dec 17th - that's soon!

Introduce your littlest music lover to the joy of sound, rhythm, and song, this interactive class creates a warm, sensory-rich environment where toddlers and their caregivers explore music together. Through age-appropriate song play, movement, simple instruments, and rhythmic exploration, toddlers build early motor, social, and communication skills while discovering the fun of making noise together.

Sara Achorn is a vocalist and experienced music educator raised right here in the Tri-Town area. More information on at links in bio.

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Oct 21

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Color, Form, and Place
Pamela Dorris DeJong & Sky Hoyt continues through October 30th - If you haven't been in - time is running out.

This Saturday, October 24th, won't you join us at 11am for an Artist Talk with Pamela Dorris DeJong? It is free and open to the public.

Pictured: Pamela, "Irises in Bell's Garden" by Pamela Dorris DeJong and "Blossom Collective" by Sky Hoyt.

See you Saturday!

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Oct 21

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“I’ve never been here before, and didn’t know what to expect. The quality of this show just blew me away. We’ll definitely be back”

"Tiny Beautiful Things packs an emotional wallop"

"Jennifer Palmer is a very good director"

Tiny Beautiful Things has only 3 performances left - Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinee at 2:00 pm.
Tiny Beautiful Things is a play about reaching when you’re stuck, healing when you’re broken, and finding the courage to take on the questions that have no answers.

Join us this weekend for a performance that will move you.

With: Margo Ruggiero, Macy Kinney, Amy-Susie Bradford, Stephanie Lawrence, Frank Mitchell Scanzillo
Production/Stage Manager: Sarah Jick
Technical Director: Steve McManus
Technical Assistant: Hannah Bessey
Production photos by Cathleen Broderick Photography

Events link in bio for tickets and more information.

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Oct 13

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Sippican Week Today's editor Grace Roche came by for a look at our new show "Tiny Beautiful Things"

MARION — Even though her readers don’t know her name, Sugar spends the runtime of “Tiny Beautiful Things” revealing every other part of herself.

The Marion Art Center’s newest show tells the story of a woman who runs an advice column, anonymously answering questions about all sorts of life’s problems.

The show is directed by Jennifer Palmer and stars Margo Ruggiero as Sugar. It also features Amy-Susie Bradford, Macy Kinney and Stephanie Lawrence as letter writers and Frank Mitchell as the former column writer.
.....Read more at link in bio

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Oct 9

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Tiny Beautiful Things opens on Friday, October 16th for 6 performances only - get your tickets now! Thanks to ORCtv for this wonderful reel.

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Sep 30

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Tickets are now on sale for the MAC Theater's presentation of "Tiny Beautiful Things" written by Cheryl Strayed, adapted by Nia Vardalos and directed by Jennifer Palmer.

Critic’s Pick!
“Tiny Beautiful Things is about the endangered art of listening to – and really hearing and responding to – other people… it works beautifully as a sustained theatrical exercise in empathy.” – The New York Times

Only six shows - secure your tickets today! Events link in bio.

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Sep 29

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There are a couple of spots left if you are keen to try something new!

Silk Painting: The Color of Taste
RED: Painted Pomegranates on Silk
Saturday, October 3
10:00am-1:00pm in the MAC Studio
3 hours – We recommend that registrants bring a water bottle and lunch or snacks
$70 for MAC Members, $80 for nonmembers

Class size: 6-15 students
Experience: All skill levels including beginners
Accessibility: There are several steps with handrails leading downstairs into our lower level studio.

Explore your free, creative side through experimentation with color and paint, without the fear of making mistakes. Join instructor Lidia Mikhaylova in this easy, relaxing silk painting workshop. At the end of the class you’ll take home your very own masterpiece! Instead of learning complex techniques, students in this class will observe how the paint lives and moves on the surface of the fabric, using various methods of application.

What does red taste like? Of course, it tastes of strength, joy, energy, maturity and love. The taste of red is the taste of the king of all fruits – the pomegranate! Let’s paint together this symbol of sun, life, abundance, rebirth and immortality–a symbol of love.

All materials will be provided for this two and a half hour course for a small group. Please wear clothes you can paint in.

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Sep 25

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Color, Form, and Place
Pamela Dorris DeJong & Sky Hoyt
Exhibition Dates: September 26 - October 30, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 26, 3:00-5:00pm

The MAC is pleased to present works by Pamela Dorris DeJong and Sky Hoyt.

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Sep 20

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Such a pleasure to have @mattyorkboston with the talented Angelica Vendetti back on our stage! #johnnycash

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Sep 17

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Improv Workshop
with Garrett Olson & Jess Wilson
Friday, October 2, 6:30-8:30pm
in the MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater

MAC Member – $40
Nonmember – $50

This course is a basic introduction to the art of improvisation. Course work includes beginner games and exercises exploring awareness, relaxation, observation, the senses, voice, and physicality. Students should dress comfortably and be prepared to move during the class, because anything can happen in improv! Students are encouraged to bring any and all questions regarding all aspects of improvisation.

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Sep 17

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Art + Play (Ages 2-5)
Mondays, 9:30-10:30am in the MAC Studio (ages 2-5)
All children must be accompanied by an adult (no more than one caregiver each)
Instructor: Aylin Cetik

Art+Play returns to the MAC! We practice process art, which is a playful and explorative approach to creating. Here, the journey is more important than the final product. We believe children learn best through hands-on exploration and experimentation with a variety of materials and techniques. Each class offers several creative opportunities, empowering your child to make their own choices and work at their own pace. We hope to see you there!

Fall Session 1: September 21, 28, October 5 (3 weeks)
Mondays, 9:30-10:30am in the MAC Studio

Session Cost
$70 for MAC Members, $80 for nonmembers

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Sep 17

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Last day for the Summer Members Show!

And have we mentioned lately how awesome our volunteers are?

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Sep 15

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After School Youth Theater
Sessions in 2026
The MAC is pleased to announce its after school theater program for ages 9-12. Young actors in this interactive afternoon program will explore multiple facets of theater craft. Activities may include acting, improvisation, theater games, scene study and exploration, script analysis, and movement for the stage.

Students should wear comfortable clothes each day.

Fall Session 1
After School Youth Theater (ages 9-12)
Mondays: September 21 - November 2 (6 weeks, no class October 12)
Youth Theater Class
3:00-5:00pm in the MAC Theater (2 hours, 6 weeks)
$195 for MAC members | $225 for nonmembers

Garrett Olson joined the MAC as our ArtStart Music and Movement teacher in 2025 and served as our program director for our new summer camp, All Things Theater. He has also taught/teaches several acting workshops for adults at the MAC.

Olson is a professional working actor, director, screenwriter, film maker, song writer, seasoned fight director/stunt coordinator, intimacy director/choreographer captain and safety/accessibility consultant for stage and screen. He is currently the Technical Director and Associate Artistic Director for the WatermelonAlligator Theatre Company, co-founder and one of the managing/creative producers for Danu Pictures, and is the former Technical Director/acting coach/accessibility consultant for the Boston Zombie Apocalypse. An accomplished teaching artist and combatant instructor, Garrett’s classes in public speaking, acting, staged violence, and improv are crafted for students of all levels and abilities. Classes include adaptive programs to accommodate all abilities creating a truly immersive and inclusive opportunity for learning and growth.

Information and registration at link in bio.

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Sep 15

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NEW! Acting Class Scene Study for Adults

With Instructors Jess Ellis-Wilson and Garrett Olson

Fall Session 1, 2026 - 6 weeks
Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00pm, 2 hours each
Sept 23, 30, Oct 7, 21, 28, Nov 4 (no class October 14)
in the MAC's Patsy Francis Gallery (upstairs)

$195 for MAC members | $225 for nonmembers

Scene Study Class for Adults
The Marion Art Center is pleased to announce a new scene study and acting class for adults. If you have ever wondered what it takes to stand up on the stage—or if you are coming back to acting after some other roads traveled—then this is the class for you! Dive into acting in this exploratory class in a supportive environment with experienced instructors to guide you along the way.

In this 6-week class you will dissect classic texts or scenes from modern plays, dust off your funny bone with theater games, and explore the fundamentals of acting. Practice reading texts, character analysis, voice work and beyond.

Whether you want to prepare for an upcoming audition at the MAC or elsewhere—or do something new you've never tried before—all are welcome to this space where your creativity can flourish.

Adult music & movement link in bio for registration and information.

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Sep 11

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Dance Academy starts on September 21 and runs all the way through December 14th. It is a classically taught dance studio that fosters individuality and fun for dancers of all ages and experience levels.
This relaxed dance program provides extraordinary dance instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, and also touches on contemporary, hip-hop, and gymnastics — all in a safe, fun learning environment.

As the only program of its kind in the SouthCoast, MAC Dance Academy offers an alternative to traditional dance studios. We do not require yearly dance commitments, long rehearsal hours each week, expensive costumes, or long recitals. The MAC dance program offers a more laid back option for children who wish to practice or learn new skills, meet others, and have fun.

PRESCHOOL/KINDERSTEP (ages 2.5-5)
Mondays, 4:15-5:00pm (45 minutes each)
Cost per 12-week session: $225 MAC members, $260 nonmembers

ELEMENTARY/TUMBLING (ages 5-9)
Mondays, 5:00-6:00 pm (60 minutes each)
Cost per 12-week session: $290 MAC members, $330 for nonmembers

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Sep 2

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Our popular Unplugged is back. This time we welcome Dennis Cook & Matt Richard to our intimate upstairs venue for two shows on September 25th. Sublime. Shows at 7:00 pm & 8:30 pm. Events link in bio. See you there!

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Sep 2

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Tickets going fast! Join us for an evening of Songs & Stories from the life of Johnny Cash, by Matt York with Angelica Vendetti. Link in bio for tickets!

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Aug 27

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Music at theMAC ! Tickets still available - events link in bio!

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Aug 27

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Matt York with the Songs & Stories of Johnny Cash

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