Name: Books and Banjo: Ellen Mayer and Malcolm Pittman
Start: 2026-09-26T10:00:00-04:00

Children’s author Ellen Mayer and banjo player Malcolm Pittman will join us for stories and a sing-along!

Local Event: Books and Banjo: Ellen Mayer and Malcolm Pittman

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Books and Banjo: Ellen Mayer and Malcolm Pittman

Children’s author Ellen Mayer and banjo player Malcolm Pittman will join us for stories and a sing-along!

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Bring a beach chair or blanket—and picnic dinner if you'd like—and get ready to enjoy a beautiful sunset service followed by a sweet visit from the Trombettas Farm ice cream truck! All are welcome.Additional Beach Shabbats will take place on August 7 &amp; 21, 2026 at 6 pm.
Questions? Contact <a href="mailto:btmoffice@bnaitorahmetrowest.org">btmoffice@bnaitorahmetrowest.org</a>.

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All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 5 - 8 Soft puppets Length: 35 minutes Language: English From Medford, Massachuset<h3>This summer, we’re bringing puppetry to an outdoor location near you! </h3>
Jul 25 (Sat) 2026: 12:00 pm at Emerson College’s Stage at UnCommon Corner in the Boston Common, corner of Boylston Street &amp; Tremont Street (<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/qSoKsBEXnZaQ3kEB9" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">map)</a>
FREE — no tickets necessary!

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<h3>About the Show</h3>

Join Pirate Kasandra and her puppet pals for an interactive high-seas adventure full of surprises, laughter, and treasure hunting! The audience will help the Peanuts crew search for hidden treasure, while meeting colorful puppet friends along the way, including a plush sea turtle, blue elephant, and more! As the journey unfolds, the pirates discover that the greatest treasure of all is friendship — especially the new friends we make on our adventures together!
All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 5 - 8 Soft puppets Length: 35 minutes Language: English From Medford, Massachusetts!
<h3>After the Show: Meet the Puppets &amp; More!</h3>
Stay after the show to meet the artists and see the puppets up close!
Plus, enjoy a dress-up station, coloring sheets, bubbles, and sidewalk chalk after the performance, from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm!<h3>Showtimes &amp; Tickets</h3>
Summer is Pay-What-You-Can! We invite you to choose the price that works best for you and your family, starting at $6.
<ul><li>Pay-What-You-Can all-ages general admission </li><li>$3 Card to Culture (WIC, EBT, MassHealth, ConnectorCare) <a href="https://www.puppetshowplace.org/community-discounts" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learn more →</a></li><li>Members receive discount tickets, priority seating, and more! <a href="https://www.puppetshowplace.org/memberships" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Become a Member →</a></li></ul>
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 Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: A Pirate’s...

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B’nai Torah MetroWest of Wayland warmly invites the community to our Shabbat on the Beach service with Rabbi Emily Mathis at the Wayland Town Beach! Shabbat on the Beach is one of the spiritual highlights of our summer, offering a meaningful and welcoming opportunity to gather outdoors as a community.
Bring a beach chair or blanket—and picnic dinner if you'd like—and get ready to enjoy a beautiful sunset service followed by a sweet visit from the Trombettas Farm ice cream truck! All are welcome.
The last Beach Shabbat of the summer will take place on August 21, 2026, at 6 pm.
Questions? Contact <a href="mailto:btmoffice@bnaitorahmetrowest.org">btmoffice@bnaitorahmetrowest.org</a>.

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