Globe North listings
Comprehensive listings for galleries, plays, music, and other happenings in the area.
ANTIQUES
Marblehead: Appraisal Day, April 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at Marblehead Arts Association, 8 Hooper St., with Paul Royka, nationally known expert, author, and appraiser on PBS's "Antiques Roadshow." $10 per item; $25 for three. If the item is too large to carry, bring a photograph (no guns or coins). Proceeds benefit Marblehead Arts Association. Refreshments available. 781-631-2608, info@marbleheadarts.org, marbleheadarts.org.
ARTS
Beverly: A showcase of current student work opens April 12 at Montserrat College of Art Gallery and Carol Schlosberg Alumni Gallery, 23 Essex St. Both exhibitions open Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday noon-5 p.m., through April 24. Visiting artist Dale Stephanos, illustrator and cartoonist, will give a free artist talk, April 16, 11:30 a.m., in Room 201, Hardie Building, 23 Essex St. Montserrat College of Art students Keith Fallon, Meghan Frisino, Michael Kahan, Valerie Rafferty, and Jacob Thomas present their senior thesis exhibit "Vestigium," April 7-11 at 301 Gallery, 301 Cabot St. montserrat.edu, gallery@montserrat.edu, 978-921-4242, ext.1319.
Beverly: Montserrat College of Art Gallery is showing "It's Getting Hot in Here," an exhibition exploring the "green" lifestyle trend and sustainability, through April 6. Paintings by Montserrat alumna Catalina Viejo Lopez de Roda are displayed through April 9 in Carol Schlosberg Alumni Gallery. Both galleries are at 23 Essex St. Open Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday noon-5 p.m. montserrat.edu, gallery@montserrat.edu, 978-921-4242, ext. 1319.
Beverly: Montserrat College of Art's student-run Bear Gallery, 116 Rantoul St., presents "Autonomy," an exhibition showcasing individual artists who enforce confrontation with the figure, through April 9. Open Monday-Friday 3-6 p.m., Saturday noon-4 p.m. beargallery.blogspot.com.
Danvers: "Silent Meaning," paintings by Lynne Cassinari, are displayed through May 8, in the meeting room at Northshore Unitartian Universalist Church, 323 Locust St., Route 35. The exhibit may be viewed before and after the 10:30 a.m. Sunday services, Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., or by appointment. 978-774-7582.
Danvers: Danvers Art Association, 105 Elliot St., Route 62, will hold its annual fund-raising auction and gala, April 25. Silent auction 6-8 p.m., live auction 8-9 p.m. Gourmet food and wine. Donation $10 at the door. Proceeds will be used for construction of wheelchair accessibility. 978-739-4934.
Danvers: The annual Artists of the Prep showcase and sale will take place April 4, 2-8 p.m., in Ryken Center for the Arts at St. John's Prep School, 72 Spring St. Original artwork created by Prep students, their parents, faculty and staff, includes paintings, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, and more. Free workshops: make jewelry with Shari Therrien, create monoprints with Harriet Malone, drawing and lettering with Karen Nastuk. Bring in a piece of art you own and have Rick Grobe of the White Elephant Shop give a free appraisal (2-3:30 p.m.) $1,000 raffle: tickets at the event only. Live entertainment by Prep musical artists. The a cappella group Swing Town will perform at 7 p.m. Free admission. Proceeds from the sale of artwork will benefit St. John's Preparatory School. stjohnsprep.org.
Haverhill: April 13, 2-6 p.m., Margot's Gallery, 52 Wingate St., will host the Art beCAUSE fund-raiser, a wine tasting and art and jewelry show. Partial proceeds will benefit Art beCAUSE for funding research to eradicate environmental causes of breast cancer. 978-373-0200, margotsgallery.com.
Lynn: Through April 18 at LynnArts, 25 Exchange St. "The Luminous Landscape" features encaustic artists Lindsay Bentis, Linda Cordner, Janet Bartlett Goodman, Dorothy Simpson Krause, Julie Shaw Lutts, and Charyl Weissbach. "We Meet at the Shore," an exhibit of paintings by Lisa Jeanne Graf and John Storrow. Receptions for both shows, April 5, 2-4 p.m. 781-598-5244, lynnarts.org.
Lynn: Urban Elements, 187 Oxford St., presents a solo exhibit of Sand T's paintings and works on paper from her "The Mind of Space" series, through April 12. Reception, April 5, 5-8 p.m. Free. 781-598-7226, urbanelementshome.com.
Malden: "Celebrating Global Diversity," paintings by Jason Parris Fitz-Gerald, at MATV Gallery, 145 Pleasant St., through April 17. Open Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. matv.org/gallery, 781-321-6400.
Marblehead: New shows open April 5 at Marblehead Arts Association, 8 Hooper St. "Wings," sculptures and paintings of birds by Beverly Seamans and Joan Hooper. "Passages," paintings by Richard Paik. "The Glover Regiment. . . In Detail," photographs by Jaime J. Rodriquez. Reception for all shows, April 6, 2-4 p.m. Exhibitions continue through April 27. April 13, 3 p.m., writer, spiritual director and personal coach Michele Tamaren presents the lecture "Creating Your Life as a Work of Art." A reception will follow the program. $10. Reservations required. info@marbleheadarts.org, marbleheadarts.org, 781-631-2608.
Marblehead: The Cloister Gallery, at the Episcopal Church of Saint Andrew, 135 Lafayette St., Route 114, presents "Lost And Found," featuring works by local artists Elise Mankes and Sara Ashodian, through April 30. While both incorporate the discarded remains of everyday life in their artwork, each artist explores alternative ways of seeing through technique, and the use of diverse resources. Free. standrewsmhd.org.
Melrose: Melrose Arts Festival, a juried exhibition featuring the work of more than 40 regional fine artists, will be held April 11-13 at Memorial Hall, 590 Main St. Preview Party, April 11, 7:30-10 p.m., with silent auction, live entertainment, cash bar, and hors d'oeuvres. Preview Party tickets $15, available at the door or in advance at Hourglass Gift Gallery, 458 Main St. The festival continues April 12 and 13, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. melrosearts.com.
Newburyport: Bridge Gallery, 113 Merrimac St., presents the window show "Raining Cats, Dogs, and Other Animals," featuring paintings with animal themes, opening April 10. The main gallery will show watercolors by Michael Doram, opening April 12 with a reception from 5-7 p.m. For the "Second Sundays at the Gallery" series, Anne Recchia will give a free talk "An Artist's Month in France," April 13 at 2 p.m. Open Thursday-Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Newburyport: "Jewel of the North Shore: Greater Newburyport Through Four Seasons," an exhibition of nature work by fine art photographer Eva Timothy, is displayed through May 4 in the Juliet Kellogg French Room at Massachusetts Audubon Society's Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike. To view the artwork at another time, contact Joppa Flats Education Center in advance at 978-462-9998. massaudubon.org.
Newburyport: Recycled glass collages by Pamela Perkins and photographs by Eva Timothy are displayed in the gallery at Firehouse Center for the Arts, 1 Market Square, through April 6. Open Wednesday-Sunday noon-5 p.m. 978-462-7336.
Newburyport: The photography exhibit "HIV/AIDS in Nigeria," including more than 100 images of Nigeria and Haiti by David Grover of Bradford, is displayed at Carry Out Cafe, 155 State St., through April 12. Reception, April 4, 7-9 p.m. A portion of sales will be donated to GHaDS for HIV/AIDS relief efforts. 978-499-2240, photogrover@gmail.com.
Rockport: "The Graphite Pencil," an exhibition of drawings by John Fleming, continues through April 11 at Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St. The Sketch Group Show continues through April 6. Meet artist Don Stone at two evening receptions, April 11 and 18, 5-7 p.m. A collection of Stone's paintings will be displayed. Gourmet cheeses and fine wines will be served. Free admission to the receptions. Open Wednesday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday noon-5 p.m. Painting and photography workshops, classes, and sketch groups. rockportartassn.org, 978-546-6604, rockportart@verizon.net.
Salem: Salem State College geography professor Stephen Young is exhibiting satellite imagery showing both the science of the earth and the earth as art in "The Earth Exposed," through April 10 in Winfisky Gallery, Ellison Campus Center at Salem State College, 352 Lafayette St. Open Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and by appointment. Free. 978-542-7890.
Salem: The Gallery at Grosvenor Park, 7 Loring Hills Ave., at Vinnin Square, presents "Nine Lives," watercolor paintings by Marblehead artist Barbara Rafferty, April 5-30. Reception, April 6, 3-5 p.m. Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Wakefield: Wakefield Arts and Crafts Society's annual Exhibit and Sale, April 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at First Parish Congregational Church, on Lake Quannapowitt, 1 Church St. (back parking lot entrance), a juried show, showcases quilted wall hangings, paintings, wood sculptures, pottery, stained glass, jewelry, and needlework by members. Demonstrations: rug-hooking, 9-10 a.m.; applique and Japanese butterfly art, 10-11 a.m.; beading, and fabric photo album,11 a.m.-noon; theorem painting, noon-1 p.m.; watercolor painting,1-2 p.m. Free admission.
Wenham: "Field Report," a special traveling exhibit celebrating the 60th anniversary of The Boston Printmakers, is displayed through April 15 in the Gallery of the Barrington Center for the Arts at Gordon College, 255 Grapevine Road. Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 914-522-6724, jessica.prudhomme@gordon.edu, or gordon.edu/gallery.
AUCTIONS
Peabody: North Shore Christian School Silent/Live Auction "Fruit of the Spirit" will be held April 5, 7 p.m., at Peter A. Torigian Community Life Center, 39 Central St. Bid on Disney World park passes, ice cream smorgasbord, pizza and pool parties, gift certificates at area businesses. Desserts, coffee and teas. $20. 781-599-2040, nschristian.org.
CHILDREN & YOUTH
Gloucester: Cape Ann Museum, 27 Pleasant St. presents "Young at Art" a free program for ages 3-5. Held April 9 and May 8 at 10 a.m., the program includes an introduction to the museum, a close-up look at a gallery exhibit, a story, and an art activity. Reservations required. 978-283-0455, annbaylies@capeannmuseum.org, capeannmuseum.org.
Hamilton: All ages are welcome to stop by to make a kite in Archie Stewart's drop-in Kite-Making craft program, April 9, 2-5 p.m., at Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, 14 Union St. Free. hwlibrary.org, 978-468-5577.
Hamilton: An exhibit of teen artwork, created in art classes at the Hamilton Wenham Regional High School, is displayed in the Young Adult/Teen area at Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, 14 Union St., through the end of April. 978-468-5577, ext. 14 or kclaire@mvlc.org.
Marblehead: Virginia Carten Gallery will display "Wonderful Paintings" from the art classes for children taught by Barbara Bowker, through April 30 at Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St. Reception, April 6, 2-4 p.m. Free. 781-631-1481 www.abbotlibrary.org.
Peabody: Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main St., will sponsor a fantasy baseball league for teens. The league draft takes place April 8, 6-8 p.m. Teams are managed online and statistics are calculated by
Salem: New Civilitea, 318 Derby St., presents "Towering Inspiration," a collection of works by students in grades 6-8 at Tower School, an independent school in Marblehead. Twenty-five works are displayed through April 30. 978-740-2832.
CHORAL MUSIC
Gloucester: Essex Choral Society will perform April 5, 8 p.m., at West End Theater, 1 Washington St. $5. Reservations, 978-281-0680.
Newburyport: The Candlelight Chorale and Orchestra will perform Haydn's "Creation," April 6, 7 p.m., at First Religious Society, Unitarian Universalist, 26 Pleasant St. $15, seniors $10, students free. 978-465-0602.
CLASSICAL MUSIC
Swampscott: North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra joins with the Paul Madore Chorale and the Swampscott High School Chorus for a program that includes Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and Haydn's Symphony No. 60, April 6, 3 p.m., in the auditorium at Swampscott High School, 200 Essex St. Featured soloists are Patrice Teidemann, soprano; Margaret Yauger, alto; Ethan Brenner, tenor; and Malcolm Smith, bass. $20, seniors and students $15, children younger than 12 free. Tickets at the door. 781-286-0024.
DANCES
Lynnfield: Join Ron Della Chiesa for his Strictly Sinatra MusicAmerica Rat Pack Dance Party, April 25, 8 p.m., at Spinelli's Function Facility, Route 1 south. Al Vega All-Star Band brings the music to life. Mark Mahar performs his vocal interpretations of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. For ages 21 and older. $27.50. Reservations required. 617-633-5100 or 617-389-8787. musicnotnoise.com.
Peabody: "Single Executives Club" Singles Dance, April 26, 8:30-midnight, at Holiday Inn Hotel, 1 Newbury St., Route 1 north. Free dance lesson at 7:30 p.m. Complimentary buffet 9-10 p.m. Door prizes. For single professionals, 35 and older. Proper business dress, jackets recommended. $10 before 9 p.m.; $15 after. Sponsored by The Young Professionals Club and the Single Executives Club. 781-446-0234.
Salem: Salem Contra Dance is held the first Saturday of each month, 7:30 p.m., at Tabernacle Church, 50 Washington St. Caller, Sarah Gregory Smith. For ages 12 and up. Dancers should wear clean soft-soled shoes. Beginners welcome. $8, seniors and students $6. 978-745-9391, jenstrom10@comcast.net.
EXTRA
Salem: Salem State College, 352 Lafayette St., joins the national celebration of Earth Days, April 14-18. This year's theme is "Food, the Environment, and Justice." Student Poster & Art Competition in Veterans Hall, Ellison Campus Center. View the posters and speak with the students who created them, April 14, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. A three-dimensional outdoor exhibit of environmental work will be displayed April 7-18 in the courtyard of Meier Hall. April 14, 1:30-3 p.m., in Martin Luther King Jr. Room, Ellison Campus Center, a panel discussion on "Feed Yourself, Feed the Planet: Global Impact of Your Food Choices" will explore organic foods, community gardens, healthy alternatives to big chain grocery stores, and the environmental advantages of smaller-scale and local agriculture. The Earth Day Social Hour, April 14, 6-7 p.m., in Veterans Hall, will be followed by the Earth Days Evening Program, 7-8:45 p.m., with award presentations, remarks by Mayor Kim Driscoll, and keynote presentation by Gerry Palano, renewable energy coordinator. Earth Days Film & Speaker Series, April 15-18. Tours of Salem State College's Cat Cove Aquaculture Lab, 92 Fort Ave., April 16 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. David McCue, chairman and founder of McCue Corporation of Salem, will talk about "The Greening of Corporate America: the Economics Behind One Company's Decision to Go Green," April 18, 2-3 p.m., in 238 Meier Hall. All events are free. salemstate.edu/earthday, 978-542-7505, margo.steiner@salemstate.edu.
FAIRS/FESTIVALS
Revere: The Revere Beach Kite Festival will be held April 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Revere Beach (across from Kelly's Roast Beef), 410 Revere Beach Boulevard. Enjoy Kid's Kite Making, Fun Fly, Kid's Fly, and children's entertainment including Silly Willy the Clown, face painting, and a moon bounce. Free. 617-763-8626, lilly2561@comcast.net.
FUND-RAISERS
Beverly: Cape Ann Waldorf School will hold its annual Spring Auction, April 5, 6-10 p.m., at Tupper Manor at Endicott College, 295 Hale St. A candlelit dinner will be served in the glassed-in conservatory with a view of the Atlantic Ocean. $50, couples $90. Proceeds benefit Cape Ann Waldorf School, a nonprofit, independent school. capeannwaldorf.org, 978-927-8811.
Danvers: SwingTown!, the vocal band featuring students and faculty from St. John's Prep, will present two concerts to benefit Haven from Hunger in Peabody. Performances April 4 and 5 at 7 p.m. in Kaneb Theatre, Alumni Hall at St. John's Preparatory School, 72 Spring St. $10, students and children $5. Tickets at the door. 978-774-6727, ext. 297.
Danvers: A Multiple Sclerosis benefit dinner dance will be held April 12, 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m., at Danversport Yacht Club, Route 62. Featuring The Reminisants, the big band sounds of Trilogy, and a special appearance by The Renowns.
Hamilton: Friends of Buker will hold a Luau Fundraiser, April 4, 7 p.m., at Hamilton Wenham Community House, 284 Bay Road, Route 1A. Silent and live auctions and raffles. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 978-468-1757.
Ipswich: Wear your favorite island attire and dance to the music of DJ Mike Davidson at the Gilligan's Island fund-raiser to benefit Ipswich elementary schools, April 4, 7 p.m., at the Hellenic Center, 117 County Road, Route 1A. Paul Maglio hosts the live auction. Comedy by Paul Gilligan and Tony V. Raffles, hors d'oeuvres, coffee, desserts and cash bar. $30. cfrontiero@infomedics.com.
Melrose: The BeatleJuice concert, an all-Beatles fund-raiser sponsored by Melrose Knights of Columbus, will be on stage April 18 at Melrose Veterans Memorial Hall, 590 Main St. An all ages show with special guests, raffles, pizza, and more. Cash bar. Doors open at 6 p.m. $20. Reserve a table of 10 for $200. Table reservations, 781-662-9154. Tickets at the mayor's office at City Hall, 562 Main St.; Melrose Army and Navy Store, 488 Main St.; Memorial Hall; or by phone at 781-662-9154 or 781-979-4185. Proceeds benefit the Knights of Columbus Food Drive for the Needy.
Peabody: The newly organized Ferrin Group, made up of former winners of the Peabody Chamber of Commerce's Mary Upton Ferrin award, will hold a High Tea, May 4, 2-4 p.m., at Wiggin Auditorium, Peabody City Hall, 24 Lowell St. The old-fashioned style tea includes formal tea settings, finger sandwiches, pastry, juice for children and decorations. $20, children $10. Tickets must be purchased by April 11. 978-977-0717.
Salem: The Ken Clark Organ Trio, The Mystix and The Boston Horns with special guest Barrence Whitfield will perform at Salem Jazz and Soul Festival's fund-raising concert and auction, April 12, 7:30 p.m.-midnight at Knights of Columbus Hall, 94 Washington Square. The event will benefit the second annual Salem Jazz and Soul Festival, Aug. 8-17, at Salem Willows. salemjazzsoul.com, 978-979-8146, info@salemjazzsoul.com.
Wakefield: Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield, 120 Chestnut St., presents The Music of Tapper and Bridges, a concert of joyful music including Jewish and Brazilian, jazz, folk, blues and more, April 12 at 8 p.m. This winter the Temple's historic building experienced an oil spill. The concert is a fund-raiser for the rehabilitation project. Minimum donation of $18 in advance; $20 at the door; children 3-12 $8. Additional donations are welcome. TempleEmmanuelWakefield.org, 781-245-1886, 781-246-2836.
LECTURES/FORUMS
Amesbury: Author James Carroll will talk about "Toward a Democratic Church," April 6, 6:30-9 p.m. at Holy Family Parish Hall by St. Joseph's Church, 11 Sparhawk St. Donations accepted. Part of the Voice of the Faithful Adult Faith Formation Series.
Nahant: Nahant Historical Society will host the illustrated presentation "Nahant and the Great Blizzard of 1978," April 6, 1 p.m., at Nahant Community Center. Share your memories. Special participants will be James E. Hosker, selectman 1976-1979 and Charles L. Brett, Jr., superintendent of Public Works 1970-1979. Free; donations welcome. Parking is limited at the Community Center so shuttle van service will be available from St. Thomas Aquinas church parking lot, 248 Nahant Road between 12:30 and 3 p.m. Refreshments. 781-581-2727, info@nahanthistory.org, nahanthistory.org.
Salem: James R. Gaines, author of "For Liberty and Glory: Washington, Lafayette, and Their Revolutions," will deliver the Salem Athenaeum's 2008 Adams Lecture, April 15, 7:30 p.m., at Hamilton Hall, 9 Chestnut St. Salem and Marblehead have many ties with Lafayette and Washington and this event joins numerous celebrations across the United States and France for the 250th anniversary of the birth of Lafayette. Books available for sale and signing. An optional champagne reception to meet the author will follow the lecture. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Tickets for the lecture and reception are $45 and must be purchased by April 11. 978-744-2540, salemathenaeum.net.
LITERARY EVENTS
Hamilton: Hamilton-Wenham Public Library'sTrail Day on April 12, 9 a.m.-noon, is part of the "Two Books for Two Towns" community read event. Walks and activities will be held along the Discover Hamilton Trail, which is part of the Bay Circuit Trail and Greenway, a 10-mile loop that travels through Bradley Palmer State Park, Appleton Farms Grass Rides, Harvard Woods, and Pingree Reservation. See hwgreen.pbwiki.com for schedule. Preregistration required for the walks. Sign up at Hamilton-Wenham Library, 14 Union St., or call 978-468-5577.
Merrimac: Reading and book signing with Joan Loveridge-Sanbomatsu, author of "Imperial Valley Nisei Women: Transcending Poston," a collection of oral histories of five, second-generation Japanese-American women, who were interned at Poston 1, Arizona, during World War II, April 6, 2 p.m., at Merrimac Public Library, 86 West Main St. Free. 978-346-9441, merrimaclibrary.org.
Peabody: Peabody Institute Library and the Peabody public schools present a Poetry Slam, April 9, 7 p.m., at the library, 82 Main St. A poetry slam is a competition where participants perform their original work and are judged by the audience. Read one of your poems or just watch. Free. 978-531-0100.
Peabody: Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main St., offers free events as part of Play by the Book, a community reading program. "Ted Williams and the Pursuit of Perfection" will be presented by Bill Nowlin, April 7, 7 p.m. Nowlin has written several books and articles about Ted Williams and the Boston Red Sox and is currently vice president of the Society for American Baseball Research. Brian Sheehy of the Essex Base Ball Club will discuss 19th century baseball, show replica equipment and uniforms and talk about the Essex Base Ball Club, April 12, 11 a.m. Preregistration required for both programs. 978-531-0100, ext.10, http://www.peabodylibrary.org/adults/registration.html.
Topsfield: Friends of the Topsfield Library present "An Evening with Dennis Lehane," April 17, 6:30 p.m., at Gould Barn, Howlett St. Preregistration required. Register in person at the library, 1 South Common St. Lehane is the author of "Gone Baby Gone," "Mystic River," "Shutter Island" and "Coronado." Books will be available to purchase in paperback, with the proceeds benefiting The Friends. Lehane will sign his books after the presentation. Watch the movies based on Lehane's books. "Mystic River" will be shown April 6, 2 p.m. "Gone Baby Gone" will be shown April 13, 2 p.m. both movies are rated R; children under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. 978-887-1257.
MUSEUMS & HISTORY
Beverly: Gennady Dobrov's work "Memorial Drawings: Remembering the Holocaust, Victims and their Liberators" will be displayed April 4-18 at Halle Library, Endicott College, 376 Hale St. The exhibit is on loan from the United Nations and is a series of drawings, inspired by Dobrov's trips to Nazi concentration camps in Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic from 1994-2000. It seeks to honor the memory of Holocaust victims and their liberators and emphasizes the need for an accurate understanding of the outcome of World War II. Reception, April 8, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. bduryea@endicott.edu, 978-232-2830.
Danvers: Danvers Historical Society presents Christopher Daley's lecture on "Lizzie Borden, the Mystery Continues," April 9, 7-9 p.m., at Glen Magna Farms, Ingersoll St. $5. Reservations, 978-777-1666.
Gloucester: Cape Ann Museum, 27 Pleasant St. "The Paintings of Emma Fordyce MacRae (1887-1974)," continues through July 20. join Gloucester history teacher Courtney Richardson for a walking tour through MacRae's Gloucester neighborhood, April 12, 10 a.m.-noon. Reservations required. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 1-4 p.m. $8, Cape Ann residents and seniors $6, students $4.50. Children younger than 2 are free. 978-283-0455, capeannmuseum.org ok.
Wenham: April 13 at 1 and 2:30 p.m., the Yo-Yo People, the yo-yo duo from Disney's Cruises, will show off their extreme yo-yo moves, from the old favorites such as Walk the Dog and Rock the Baby, to new bizarre tricks, such as Boingy-Boingy and Iron Whip. This family event is held in conjunction with the toy exhibit "Look What I Got! 100 Years of Timeless Toys" which continues through May 11 at Wenham Museum, 132 Main St. Advance registration for the Yo-Yo People performance is recommended. $11 in advance, $14 at the door. Museum admission included. 978-468-2377, wenhammuseum.org.
MUSIC
Haverhill: Eric Taylor will perform music from his new CD "Hollywood Pocketknife," April 19, 8 p.m., at New Moon Coffeehouse at Universalist Unitarian Church, 16 Ashland St. Also performing, Pierce Pettis. $15. 978-459-5134, newmooncoffeehouse.org.
Lynn: Mass Theatrica presents The Music of Rodgers and Hammerstein, April 6, 4 p.m., at The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre at LynnArts, 25 Exchange St. The concert includes favorite songs by Rodgers and Hammerstein including "Oklahoma!," "State Fair," "Carousel," "South Pacific," "The King and I," and "The Sound of Music." $15, seniors and students $13, children 12 and younger $8. 508-757-8515, masstheatrica@yahoo.com, masstheatrica.org.
Marblehead: me & thee Coffeehouse at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 28 Mugford St. April 4, Dave Crossland and Jim's Big Ego. $15. April 11, David Jacobs-Strain and Amy Speace & the Tearjerks. $15. Shows start at 8:30 p.m. Discounts for students and seniors. Advance tickets at Spirit of '76 Bookstore and Arnould's Gallery. Tickets also at the door. 781-631-8987, meandthee.org.
Melrose: The BeatleJuice concert, an all-Beatles all-night fund-raiser sponsored by Melrose Knights of Columbus, will be on stage April 18 at Melrose Veterans Memorial Hall, 590 Main St. An all ages show with special guests, raffles, pizza, and more. Cash bar. Doors open at 6 p.m. $20. Reserve a table of 10 for $200. Table reservations, 781-662-9154. Tickets at the mayors office at City Hall, 562 Main St.; Melrose Army and Navy Store, 488 Main St.; Memorial Hall; or by phone at 781-662-9154 or 781-979-4185. Proceeds benefit the Knights of Columbus food drive for the needy.
NATURE
Newburyport: Newburyport Birders offers free birdwatching programs. The Spring Hawk Watch, April 13, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., begins at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Parking Lot No. 1, 6 Plum Island Turnpike. Learn about the spring hawk migration that takes place every year at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge; led by Shawn Carey and Craig Jackson of Eastern Mass Hawk Watch. The Sunday Evening Birding program, April 13 from 5:30 p.m. to sunset, meets at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge's Maintenance Area parking lot. Refuge volunteer, Sue McGrath will lead the bird walk, exploring the Refuge's varied habitats. Preregister for the evening program by calling PRNWR Headquarters at 978-465-5753. Information, 978-462-4785, newburyportbirders@comcast.net, newburyportbirders.com.
Topsfield: Programs at Mass Audubon's Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row. The first Travel and Taste dinner and slide show, "Panama Adventure" on April 9, includes a buffet dinner featuring a variety of Panamanian culinary delights, followed by a slide presentation focusing on the birds and wildlife of Panama by Carol Decker, Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary director. Dinner 6:30-7:30 p.m.; slide lecture 7:30-9:00 p.m. $28 for dinner and lecture; $12 for lecture only. Advance registration required. Each year on the first warm, rainy night of spring, wood frogs and mole salamanders begin a mass migration to vernal pools to breed. April 12 is "The Big Night." Take a one-hour guided walk along our Vernal Pool Trail, and meet interesting characters that will share some facts and stories about themselves and vernal pools. Some stops will feature live animals to see and learn about. Walks depart every 10 minutes from 6-6:50 p.m. Refreshments and surprises in the barn. A fun and educational night for families with children 4 years and older. Advance registration required. $9, children $7. 978-887-9264, massaudubon.org/ipswichriver.
THEATER
Beverly: North Shore Music Theater's Youth Performance Academy will perform the family musical "A Year with Frog and Toad," April 12 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., at North Shore Music Theater, 62 Dunham Road (exit 19 off Route 128). $15 and $10. 978-232-7200, nsmt.org.
Beverly: "Le Grand David and his own Spectacular Magic Company" is performed every Sunday at 3 p.m. at Cabot St. Cinema Theatre, 286 Cabot St. "An Anthology of Stage Magic" will be on stage April 10 and 24, 7:30 p.m., at Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis St. Tickets for either show $20, ages 11 and younger $12. 978-927-3677, legranddavid.com.
Chelsea: Apollinaire Theatre Company presents Wendy MacLeod's dark comedy "House of Yes," April 4-May 4, at Chelsea Theatre Works, 189 Winnisimmet St. Performances Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., April 27 and May 4 at 3 p.m. $20 at the door, $18 in advance, $10 student rush one hour before curtain. Performances will be followed by a reception with the actors in the Gallery. On exhibit is the photography of Mark Morelli. 617-887-2336, apollinairetheatre.com.
Georgetown: Moonlight Productions presents the musical "Disney Aladdin, Jr.," April 10-12 at First Congregational Church, 7 Andover St. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and a 3 p.m. matinee on Saturday. $12, reserved seats $15, children (12 and younger) and seniors $10. moonlightproductions.org, 888-414-8055.
Haverhill: Deaf performing artist Peter Cook will appear April 5, 7-8:30 p.m., in the Technology Center at Northern Essex Community College, 100 Elliott St. Cook incorporates ASL, pantomime, storytelling, acting, and movement in demonstrating the technical aspects of ASL storytelling and poetry. His performance appeals to deaf and hearing audiences; appropriate for ages 10 and older. A three-hour afternoon workshop titled Creativity and ASL (American Sign Language) begins at 1 p.m. Workshop $50; students $20. Show tickets $5 for ages 10-12 year-olds, $8 for ages 13-18 and full-time college students, $15 for adults. Workshop and performance combination prices are $60 for adults; $25 for a full-time college student or seniors (older than 65). Spoken English interpretation provided at both events. 978-556-3701, pballentine@necc.mass.edu.
Marblehead: Marblehead Little Theatre's spring production of A.R. Gurney's "The Dining Room" is on stage through April 13 at Marblehead Little Theatre's Firehouse, 12 School St. Shows Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 5 p.m. $15. For tickets, 781-631-9697, m-l-t.org. Tickets available at Arnould Gallery, 111 Washington St.
Rowley: Rowley Historical Society presents Kandie Carle "The Victorian Lady" in a one-woman show April 12, 7:30-9 p.m., at Rowley Town Hall, Main St., Route 1A. Carle will portray a woman from the 1860s, in all her original clothing, and educate her audience in the history of fashion, etiquette, and customs while entertaining with anecdotes, humor and respect for the people of the Civil War era. Dessert buffet after the performance. $18 in advance, $20 at the door. Seniors (65 and older) $15; children (younger than 12) $12. For tickets, 978-948-2746 or 978-948-2070. Or send a self-addressed stamped envelope with a check payable to Rowley Historical Society and indicate number of tickets and which kind. Mail to Rowley Historical Society, The Victorian Lady, PO Box 41, Rowley 01969.
Salem: Salem Theatre Company presents Ted Hughes's adaptation of Seneca's classic tragedy "Oedipus," through April 6, at Griffen Theatre, 7 Lynde St. Performances Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 5 p.m. $18; seniors and students $15. Reservations, salemtheatre.com or 978-790-8546.
Saugus: Theatre Music & More presents "The Wizard of Oz," April 5 and 6 at 2 p.m. at Saugus Senior Center, 466 Central St. Sponsored by Saugus Youth & Recreation Department $8, children younger than 3 are free. Tickets available at Youth & Recreation Department, 400 Central St. 781-231-4022.
Topsfield: Masconomet Regional Middle School presents "The Music Man" April 10-12, 7:30 p.m., in the school auditorium, 20 Endicott Road. All seats $10.
West Newbury: Students at the John C. Page Elementary School will perform in "Willy Wonka Junior" April 4-6 at Pentucket High School, 22 Main St. Performances April 4 at 7 p.m., April 5 at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., April 6 at 2 p.m. $8, children $6. Advance tickets at Box and Bow, 282 Main St. Tickets at the door $8 for children and adults. At the performances, Wonka Chocolate Bars will be sold, with 5 candy bars containing golden tickets for special prizes including gift certificates and backstage passes. Proceeds from the candy sales will offset the costs of the production.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Durham: The University of New Hampshire Child Study and Development Center will host its spring auction April 5, 5:30-8:30 p.m., at Elliott Alumni Center on UNH campus. The theme of the event "Color Our World" highlights UNH's diversity mission. Silent and live auctions, appetizers, beer and wine. Auction items include restaurant gift certificates, tickets to athletic events, jewelry, artwork, summer camp vouchers, crafts, memberships, original works of art by the CSDC children, and more. Proceeds will fund a mural to be created under the direction of artist-in residence, Richard Haynes. Tickets for the adult-only event are $15, two for $25. Tickets at the door or in advance. 603-862-2835.
Durham: University of New Hampshire Dance Company Concert, through April 6, features "Puttin' on the Ritz," a jazz, tap and aerial extravaganza created and choreographed by UNH Dance Professor Gay Nardone, and "Dinehtah," a modern ballet created and choreographed by UNH Dance Professor C. Laurence Robertson. Performances April 3-5 at 7 p.m. and April 6 at 2 p.m. in UNH Johnson Theatre. $12.50, seniors and groups of 15 or more $10.50. Reservations, 603-862-2290, unhmub.com/ticket. The box office opens one hour prior to curtain in the lobby at the Paul Creative Arts Center, 30 College Road. 603-862-2919, unh.edu/theatre-dance.
Durham: The University of New Hampshire celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution with the exhibition "The Freedom '56: Commemorating the Hungarian Revolution." The exhibition, showing the struggle and success of the Hungarian Revolutionaries' heroic fight for freedom, continues through July 3 at University Museum at Dimond Library, 18 Library Way. Free. Open Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday, noon-4 p.m. The museum is closed Saturdays between semesters and during the summer. 603-862-1081.
Portsmouth: The exhibit "The Preservation Movement Then and Now," focusing on preservation efforts for Boston's John Hancock House and Portsmouth's Rundlet-May House and the history of the preservation movement, continues through May 3 at Portsmouth Athenaeum, 6-8 Market Square. Free. Open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 1-4 p.m. portsmouthathenaeum.org, 603-431-2538.
Portsmouth: The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St., presents "The Met @ The Music Hall," a series of matinee performances of the Metropolitan Opera broadcast live from Lincoln Center and shown on The Music Hall screen in high definition and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. The opera program is enhanced by live interviews and specially produced features to give audiences a look at the behind-the-scenes action. April 5, 1:30 p.m., "La Boheme;" April 26, 1:30 p.m., "La Fille du Regiment." Broadcasts run two to five hours; see themusichall.org for running times. $27.50. 603-436-2400.
Portsmouth: The Music Hall presents its annual Kitchen Tour, April 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., a self-guided tour of kitchens and dining spaces in eight Portsmouth homes. Map provided. All homes are within two miles of downtown Portsmouth. $23 in advance, $25 day of tour. Tickets at The Music Hall box office, 28 Chestnut St. The day of the tour The Music Hall Box office will open at 9:30 a.m. Tickets also at Artichokes, The Cranberry Bog, the Greater York Chamber of Commerce, and The Lollipop Tree. 603-436-2400, themusichall.org.
Portsmouth: A day of poetry will be held at RiverRun Bookstore, 20 Congress St., April 13 at 2 p.m. Several poets will read from their work in honor of Oyster River Press' 20th anniversary and National Poetry Month. Door prizes and a raffle for some of Oyster River Press' books. Free. riverrunbookstore.com, 603-431-2100.
Portsmouth: Writers on a New England Stage presents Barbara Walters, May 23, 7:30 p.m., at The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St. The journalist, known for her interviews of leading politicians and celebrities, will discuss her new memoir "Audition." Walters will be interviewed by NPR veteran newscaster and host of New Hampshire Public Radio's The Exchange, Laura Knoy. A question and answer session will follow. The house band Dreadnaught will provide live music, and the show will later be broadcast on N.H. Public Radio. $12. Vouchers for signed hardcover copies of "Audition," redeemable at the event, can be purchased for $29.95 through the box office. 603-436-2400, themusichall.org.
Portsmouth: ellO Gallery and Shop, 110 State St., presents "Re:Format," a re-used media show, April 11-May 5. Thirty artists show sculptural objects, wall-mounted pieces, a drawing machine, handmade goods, and more. Reception, April 11, 5-9 p.m., with live music. ellogallery.com.
Rye: Seacoast Science Center, 570 Ocean Boulevard, celebrates Earth Day Everyday during April, beginning April 5 with storyteller Carolyn Stearns sharing stories about the sea written especially for the Seacoast Science Center, at 11 a.m., noon, and 1 p.m. Visitors are invited to help clean up the park during the Pollution Patrol, play the Climate Change game and make ice cream. Programs and activities throughout the month will teach how to reduce your carbon footprint. $4; ages 3-12, $2; younger than 3 free. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 603-436-8043, seacoastsciencecenter.org.
Stratham: Wiggin Memorial Library, 10 Bunker Hill Ave., presents "We Stayed Together for the Puppets," April 3, 6:30 p.m. Pat Ritter, veteran puppeteer, will present a humorous program of storytelling for adults about the backstage drama of two touring performers who were partners both in marriage and in puppetry. Free. 603-772-4346, library@wigginml.org.
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