Globe North listings
Comprehensive listings for galleries, plays, music, and other happenings in the area.
ANTIQUES
Newburyport: Belleville Church, 300 High St., will hold its 45th annual Antique Show & Sale, July 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fifty dealers, indoors and out, offer china, glassware, furniture, jewelry, textiles, vintage maps and prints, and more. Luncheon/snack bar. The event is partially accessible to the handicapped; the luncheon and 10 booths will be downstairs. $4. Proceeds benefit the church. 978-465-7734.
ARTS
Beverly: The exhibit "Therefore & Because: Decoding Norman Laliberte" is displayed through July 26 at Montserrat Gallery, 23 Essex St. 978-867-9604, montserrat.edu/galleries.
Gloucester: North Shore Arts Association, 11 Pirates Lane, is showing Exhibition II, featuring work by artist members, through Aug. 10. Free. Open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday noon-5 p.m. 978-283-1857, nsarts.org.
Groveland: Veasey Memorial Park, 201 Washington St., will host its third annual Fine Craft and Artisan Fair, July 26, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. This indoor and outdoor event will showcase paintings, photography, jewelry, beadwork, glass, wood and ceramic works by area artisans. Also offers raffles, demonstrations, and food. Free admission. In case of rain, all vendors will be indoors. Stay for the free concert in the park, 5-8 p.m. veaseypark.org, 978-521-9345.
Hamilton: Photography by Paula Stephens of Hamilton is exhibited at Hamilton-Wenham Library, 14 Union St., through August.
Malden: The sixth annual Malden Sketch Group Exhibition, including paintings, drawings, collage, and etchings, is displayed at Commerce Place, 350 Main St., through July 25. View the exhibition during lobby hours Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Judy.Gruelich@comcast.net, 781-245-2337.
Manchester-by-the-Sea: The Manchester Arts Festival will be held July 26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., downtown and in the parks adjacent to the harbor, on Route 127. This juried exhibition and sale will feature handmade fine arts and crafts including textiles, pottery, jewelry, apparel and accessories, garden ornaments, photography and paintings by New England artists and crafters. Also, a library book sale, the Firemen's Association cookout, merchants' tables on the sidewalks, and continuous entertainment. Rain date, July 27. capeannvacations.com/manchester-arts-festival.cfm, 978-283-1601.
Marblehead: Marblehead Arts Association, 8 Hooper St., presents the members' exhibit "Personal Favorites" through July 27. marbleheadarts.org, 781-631-2608.
Marblehead: "Journey," a multimedia exhibit by Judith Zorzy, is displayed through July 31 in Virginia Carten Gallery at Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St. 781-631-1481, abbotlibrary.org.
Marblehead: Erlich Gallery, 96 Washington St., presents "The Summer Show," with paintings of landscapes, seascapes, and florals, through July. Also featured are the works of sculptor Gaylord Ho. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sunday noon-5 p.m. 781-631-1202, erlichgallery.com.
Marblehead: Fifty watercolors by Marblehead painter Ingrid Selmer-Larsen are exhibited at Marblehead Museum and Historical Society, 170 Washington St., through August. Selmer-Larsen (1913-2005) was the youngest founding member of the Marblehead Arts Association. marbleheadmuseum.org.
Newburyport: Massachusetts Audubon Society's Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, presents "Bahamian Fishes," an exhibit of watercolor paintings by Newburyport artist John Soward, through Aug. 17. Free. To view the exhibit contact Joppa Flats Education Center at 978-462-9998. massaudubon.org.
Newburyport: Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St. Through July 23: Oil paintings by Nella Lush and watercolors by Steven Lush and the annual exhibit "Newburyport Ten Plein Air Painters." July 24-Aug. 6, "A Kindred Vision - Two Artists - Brush and Camera," an exhibition by Michael Cunliffe Thompson and Jane Sydney. Reception, July 25, 7-9 p.m. "Making an Impression: 10 Printmakers" displayed in the Sargent Gallery July 24-Aug. 6, features a variety of printmaking methods including reduction linoleum prints, monotype and monoprint, etching, and collagraph. Reception, July 26, 7-9 p.m. Free. Open Monday-Saturday 11a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m. 978-465-8769. newburyportart.org.
Rockport: Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St. July 19-Aug. 19: The Third Summer Photography Show and Third Summer Show of Paintings, Graphics and Sculpture. Reception for the Third Summer Photography Show, July 27, 2-4 p.m. Artist demonstrations are held at 7:30 p.m. in the Hibbard Gallery. July 17: Ron Straka, oil. July 22: Karen Ristuben, glass/metal sculpture. July 24: Carole Loiacono, watercolor. July 29: Hagop Kelejian, portrait painting in oil. Doors open at 7 p.m. Demonstration fee $5. The Community Outreach Summer Lecture Series begins July 30 at 7:30 p.m. with the free illustrated lecture "African Photo Safari" by Judith Monteferrante, a fine art photographer. Monteferrante presents images and tales from her trips to Africa. Wildlife photographs are from the Serengetti and the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, and a safari in South Africa and camping along the Zambezi in Botswana and Zambia. Painting and photography workshops and classes for adults, summer classes for children, and sketch groups. Open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. rockportartassn.org, 978-546-6604, rockportart@verizon.net.
Salem: Salem Arts Association hosts its annual juried show "Mementos of Celebration," through Aug. 3, at Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square. The exhibition showcases contemporary work by local and national artists and is a companion exhibit to the Peabody Essex Museum exhibit "Wedded Bliss, The Marriage of Art and Ceremony." Free. salemartsassociation.org, info@salemartsassociation.org.
AUCTIONS
Gloucester: Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is holding its Second Annual OnLine Goods & Services Auction, offering Red Sox tickets, dining packages from fine restaurants throughout the North Shore, whale watches, and deep sea fishing expeditions. Online bidding continues through July 31 at CapeAnnChamber.cmarket.com. The Chamber's live Goods and Services Auction will be held July 18 at Cruiseport Gloucester. Auction items include a six-day sail on the Schooner American Eagle, trips to Hawaii, St. Kitt's, and Florida, local artwork, New England getaways, sports tickets and memorabilia, and more. Admission $20 at the door. Discounted table reservations for ten guests may be made by calling the Chamber at 978-283-1601. Online preview of live and online auctions at capeannchamber.com/auction2008.
CHILDREN & YOUTH
Lynn: Kids' Day at Lynn Woods will be held July 19, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at Lynn Woods Amphitheater, Pennybrook Road. Free events include presentations by Boston Children's Museum, pony rides, face painting, balloon magic, visits to Dungeon Rock, environmental exhibits, and arts and craft projects. Food concession available or bring a picnic. Bring chairs or blankets. 781-593-7773.
CLASSICAL MUSIC
Danvers/Hamilton/Gloucester: The North Shore chamber music ensemble Music at Eden's Edge presents "Mostly Viennese," featuring the classical piano trios, Mozart E Major, K. 542 and Haydn C Minor. Also on the program, is the Richard Strauss Cello Sonata. Performance, July 29, 2 p.m., at Northshore Unitarian Universalist Church, 323 Locust St., in Danvers. This free concert is part of the Senior/Family Series and is accessible to mobility-impaired individuals. Families with young children are encouraged to attend this performance. For information, or for individual assistance for individuals with disabilities, call 978-270-4463. The performance Aug. 1, 8 p.m., will be held at the Community House of Hamilton and Wenham, 284 Bay Road, Route 1A, South Hamilton.$20, students and seniors $15, family $60. Tickets, 978-270-4463 or edensedge.org. Aug. 2, 8 p.m., Cape Ann Museum, 27 Pleasant St., in Gloucester, will host the performance. The Fitz Henry Lane Gallery will be open to the audience. $20, students $18, family $65. Tickets, 978-283-0455.
DANCE PERFORMANCES
Rockport: Windhover Foundation for the Performing Arts, 257R Granite St., Route 127, presents Windhover Dance Company and special guests Dusan Tynek Dance Theatre, July 18-20 at 8 p.m. Both dance companies will premiere new works as well as a reconstruction of Valerie Bettis's 1943 classic piece "The Desperate Heart." $15, seniors and children $12. Tickets at Toad Hall Bookstore, 51 Main St., Rockport; The Bookstore, 61 Main St., Gloucester; 978-546-3611; and windhover@verizon.net.
EXTRA
Manchester-by-the-Sea: Walker Brothers Circus will give four performances at Masconomo Park, July 18 at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. and July 19 at 3 and 5:30 p.m. Walker Brothers Circus' new North American Tour includes aerial straps, comedy, juggling, rare exotic animals, clowns, and more. The Midway opens one hour before each show. Tickets purchased in advance are $12; children younger than 14 are free with a paying adult. For information and to purchase tickets, contact the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce at 978-283-1601.
FESTIVALS
Newburyport: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Harris St., will host its annual Greek Food Festival July 25-27. Held indoors with air conditioning. Enjoy homemade Greek entrees and pastries. Open Friday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission.
Salisbury: Salisbury hosts the 1st Annual Merrimack River Maritime Festival, a celebration of the region's rich maritime heritage, July 18-20 at Salisbury Beach State Reservation, off Beach Road. The festival will showcase historical and educational vessels with sails reaching heights of more than 110 feet. The three Class A and B vessels that will be docked for public tours at the Salisbury Beach State Reservation include the Spirit of South Carolina, a 140-foot replica of an 1879 two-masted schooner; the Roseway, a 1925, 137-foot National Historic Landmark fishing schooner, one of only six original Grand Banks Schooners; and the Tall Ship Mystic, a 170-foot three-masted ship from Mystic, Conn. The vessels will arrive Thursday evening and into Friday morning, with the riverside Festival opening at 10 a.m. on July 19. With the vessels docked at the Salisbury Reservation, visitors enjoy guided ship tours, interactive educational demonstrations and activities, and meeting the captain and crews. Salisbury Beach Center will hold a fireworks display, live concert and the Maritime Chowdah Challenge & BeerFest from 4 to 10 p.m. The schedule is online at beachfests.org. Festival hours are July 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Reservation, and from 4 to 10:30 p.m. at the Beach Center, with fireworks from 10 to 10:30 p.m. July 20, the festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission to the landside festival is free. There is a small fee for ship tours and tickets will be sold on-site only. Admission to the Chowdah & BeerFest is $10 (tickets at beachfests.org). Parking and free shuttle service available. 978-462-7274.
HOUSE & GARDEN TOURS
Ipswich: The Crane Estate, on Argilla Road, holds summer teas Wednesdays, July 30, Aug. 27, and Sept. 24. A ticket to the high tea includes a tour of the Great House, a seaside mansion. The tour begins at 2:30 p.m. A catered tea follows at 3:30 p.m. Tickets $30-$40. Preregistration required. 978-921-1944, ext. 8815. The first floor of the Great House is accessible to the handicapped. The Crane Estate includes the properties of Castle Hill, Crane Beach, and the Crane Wildlife Refuge, which are all open to the public. craneestate.org.
LITERARY EVENTS
Beverly: Monet's Garden Art Cafe, 95 Rantoul St., presents "Angels and Awakenings" with featured poets Lainie Senechal and Harris Gardner, July 18 at 7 p.m. The program starts with an open mike. Free. 978-927-9270.
Danvers: Andre Dubus III will read from and sign his latest book "The Garden of Last Days," July 31, 7 p.m., at Peabody Institute Library, 15 Sylvan St. Free. Tickets required for admission. The book will be available for purchase. danverslibrary.org/ref/programsdubus.html. 978-774-0554.
Newburyport: July 24 at 7p.m., bestselling author Linda Greenlaw will read from her new novel "Fisherman's Bend" at Jabberwocky Bookshop, 50 Water St., Tannery Mill No. 1. Free. jabberwocky.booksense.com, 978-465-9359.
Peabody: Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 210 Andover St. (behind the North Shore Mall), will host a Breaking Dawn Prom Party on Aug. 1 starting at 10 p.m. The store will remain open late and sell the fourth and final book in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight saga "Breaking Dawn" starting at midnight when the book officially goes on sale. The store encourages vampire prom attire for the night of activities which will include a Twilight Trivia Hunt, crafts, and a best and worst prom dress/outfit contest. Bring your camera for the Vampire Prom photo shoot. 978-573-3261. bn.com.
Rockport: Rockport Public Library, 17 School St., presents free programs as part of its Summer Literary Series. All programs begin at 7 p.m. July 23: Kate Braestrup will discuss her best-selling memoir "Here If You Need Me." July 28: Robin Wright will discuss "Dreams and Shadows" and her 35 years reporting on the Middle East. Aug. 7: A Literary Sense of Place - Cape Ann: Peter Anastas, Gregory Gibson, and Rodman Philbrick discuss how a sense of environment colors their writing. Aug. 14: Julia Glasswill discuss her new book "I See You Everywhere" as well as her award winning novel "The Three Junes." Aug. 28: Andre Dubus III will discuss his new work "The Garden of Last Days." rockportlibrary.org, 978-546-1011.
MUSEUMS & HISTORY
Regional: Explore the homes of early settlers in Essex County during 17th-century. The summer program encourages visitors to learn about the many "First Period" homes throughout the region. Several historic houses and structures built during America's First Period of architecture (1625-1725) will be open for tours, special events, family programs, and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on the first Saturday of every month through October. Program dates are Aug. 2, Sept. 6, and Oct. 4. Admission varies by site. Visit EscapesNorth.com for a list of participating sites.
Beverly: "Teaching Matters!" continues through July 28 in Halle Library Archive & Museum Gallery at Endicott College, 376 Hale St. The exhibit highlights faculty recipients of the Excellence in Teaching Award, which is presented to one Endicott College faculty member at each graduation. Open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 978-232-2257.
Gloucester: Cape Ann Museum, 27 Pleasant St., presents "Greenheads: Paintings by Sam Holdsworth," through Sept. 6. The 30 paintings in the exhibition comprise a narrative cycle chronicling the habits of the greenhead fly. An exhibit of paintings by Rockport artist Oliver Balf, representing 60 years of his painting on Cape Ann, continues through Sept. 14. An artist talk and reception with Balf will be held July 19 at 3 p.m. Balf will discuss his early years in Rockport during the 1940s and 1950s as well as the founding of Montserrat School of Fine Art. Free. Ages 6-12 are invited to participate in Morning at the Museum programs, featuring art and history activities designed around the museum's collections. Held 10-11:45 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Each program includes a take-home craft project and an outdoor activity or walk. Registration, 978-283-0455 or e-mail courtneyrichardson@capeannmuseum.org. Museum hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Admission $8, Cape Ann residents, students, and seniors $6. Children younger than 12 are free. 978-283-0455, capeannmuseum.org.
Marblehead: A model of the destroyer USS Mugford is on view throughout the summer at Marblehead Museum & Historical Society, 170 Washington St. Recently donated by former Marbleheader and USS Mugford crew member, Carl E. Wilson. Commissioned in 1937, the ship saw action at Pearl Harbor, Guadalcanal, and the Battle of the Philippine Sea. The detailed 1/96 scale model, built for Wilson, was given to the Museum along with copies of the ship's log books from 1937-1946 and other World War II artifacts. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 781-631-1768, marbleheadmuseum.org. .
Marblehead: Town Historian Bette Hunt leads walking tours through historic Marblehead, July 17, 24, and 31, 6-8 p.m. The first walk will cover "Washington St. and its Parallels." The second walk takes a look at "Mr. Lee's Neighborhood," and the third session is entitled "Exploring Front St." $15 each tour. Rain or shine, tours begin at Lee Mansion, 170 Washington St. Reservations recommended. Sponsored by Marblehead Museum & Historical Society. 781-631-1768, marbleheadmuseum.org.
Marblehead: The GAR Meeting Room & Civil War Museum, second floor of the Old Town House, Market Square, will be open on the following Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: July 26; Aug. 9 and 23; Sept. 13 and 27; Nov. 11 and Dec. 7. The GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) was a post-Civil War veterans' organization founded to provide support for soldiers and their families. The GAR Room is preserved as it was when the last meeting was held in the 1930s. Volunteers are on site to answer questions. The Marblehead Museum's award-winning DVD, "Marblehead and the Civil War," runs throughout the day and is available for purchase. Free. marbleheadmuseum.org/GARMuseum.htm, 781-631-1768.
Salem: At Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, works by 32 contemporary North American, Native Alaskan, and Canadian Inuit artists chronicle the beauty of the polar environments and the science of climate change. Through photography, painting, video, sculpture, and interactive stations, the exhibition exposes visitors to life in the Arctic and Antarctic. Interactive activities for children and an owl exhibition. $15; seniors $13, students $11; 16 and younger and Salem residents free. 978-745-9500, pem.org.
Wenham: Experience what it's like to be a firefighter and learn about the progress made over the last 300 years through historic and contemporary equipment, artifacts, apparel, and hands-on activities at the exhibition "Rescue Me: Fighting Fire in America" at Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., through Sept. 22. Open Tuesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $7; seniors $6; ages 2-16, $5. 978-468-2377, wenhammuseum.org.
MUSIC
Amesbury: The Music in the Millyard series presents a free concert of Beatles music "All Together Now!," July 17, 6-8 p.m. in the Upper Millyard.
Gloucester: Gloucester Stage, 267 East Main St., will hold a special fundraising event, Celebrate The Guitar, July 29 at 8 p.m. Guitarist Paul Asbell plays a solo concert of music designed to complement the guitars of master guitar maker Ken Parker. $30. 978-281-4433, gloucesterstage.org.
Groveland: Carla Ryder Band will perform at the free Concert in the Park July 26, 5-8 p.m., at Veasey Memorial Park, 201 Washington St. The Adam Mendonca Band opens the concert. In case of rain, the concert will be held indoors at the Great Hall. Free shuttles run from St. James Church and St. Patrick's Church to Veasey, 4:30-8:30 p.m. Bring chairs or blankets. Visit veaseypark.org or call 978-521-9345.
Hamilton: Sundays in Patton Park, a free weekly summer concert series, is held at the bandstand at Patton Park, Route 1A, Sundays 5-7 p.m. Bring blanket or lawn chairs. Hot and cold refreshments available for purchase. July 20, Mamadou plays West African world fusion; July 27, modern country dance music by True West; Aug. 3, South Wind performs traditional Celtic tunes; Aug. 10, Squeezebox Stompers play Cajun, zydeco, and blues. In case of rain, call 978-468-4818 after 3 p.m. for information on alternate location and directions. PattonParkConcerts.org.
Ipswich: Castle Hill's Thursday picnic concert series presents free concerts every Thursday, 7-9 p.m., through Aug. 28, on the Grand Allee of Castle Hill, 290 Argilla Road. Schedule: July 17, Grupo Fantasia, Latin rhythms. July 24, Jah Spirit, reggae. July 31, Jake Armerding, folk and bluegrass. Aug. 7, Squeezebox Stompers, Cajun zydeco. Aug. 14, Entrain, groove music ranging from jazz and funk to rock and blues. Aug. 21, Beantown Swing Orchestra, big band '40s swing. Aug. 28, Orville Giddings Band, boogie blues. $25 per car. Tickets available at the gate only. In case of severe weather, concerts will be canceled. thetrustees.org, 978-921-1944, ext. 4028.
Lynn: Each Thursday through Aug. 21, the Summer Concert Series presents free concerts from 6 to 8 p.m. at Red Rock Park on Lynn Shore Drive. July 17: 12:01 Blues Band. July 24: Lois Lane and the Daily Planets. July 31: Curragh's Fancy playing Celtic favorites and sea chanteys. Aug. 7: Billy McGee Band plays Dixie swing music. Aug. 14: White Lightnin'. Brian Maes closes out the series on Aug. 21. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Coffee, soda, water, home made bakery items, and Friends T-shirts and sweatshirts available for purchase. All proceeds go toward the cost of the concerts. lynn-nahantbeach.org.
Marblehead: Marblehead Summer Jazz 2008 Stage holds concerts at Unitarian-Universalist Church, 28 Mugford St. Schedule: July 26, alto saxophonist Sonny Fortune and his quartet; Aug. 9, jazz singer Ernie Andrews; Aug. 23, vocalist and pianist, Karrin Allyson. Tickets $27, $25 in advance. Preferred seats $30. Tickets available at Arnould Gallery, 111 Washington St., and Spirit of '76 Bookstore, 107 Pleasant St., and online at marbleheadjazz.org.
Marblehead: An evening of Beatles music performed by acoustic singer-songwriters will take place at Unitarian-Universalist Church of Marblehead, 28 Mugford St., Saturday, July 19 at 7 p.m. The benefit concert, "All You Need Is Love," features German born-American-raised singer-songwriter, Antje Duvekot. Others on the line-up include Chuck E. Costa, Julie Dougherty, Terry Kitchen, and Lin Sprague. Some proceeds of this concert will go to a special fund to send musicians into the schools for workshops for children and teens. $20, children $10, family $45. Tickets at uumarblehead.org. or at the door. 781-631-5707.
Newburyport: The 10th annual Yankee Homecoming River Boat BluesCruise on July 26 features Shirley Lewis and Sweet Willie D. with lead and slide guitarist J. Laite. Also featured are bass guitarist Lee Lundy and percussionist Sergio Belotti. The sunset cruise departs at 7 p.m. aboard the "Captain's Lady III" at Plum Island Point. Cash bar. $32 in advance, $36 day of event. Tickets online at NewburyportBluesCruise.com.and at Captain's Fishing Parties, Plum Island Point (800-427-1333); and Dyno Records, Middle St. (978-462-9630).
Newburyport: The 16th annual Maudslay Arts Center summer season presents concerts Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. at Maudslay State Park, Curzon Mill Road (exit 57 off Route I-95). July 19, The Don Campbell Band, national grand prize winner at the Grand Ole Opry's Country Showdown. July 26, The New Black Eagle Jazz Band, traditional New Orleans Jazz. Aug. 3, The Gerry Barrett Big Swing Band. Aug. 9, Paul Broadnax Quintet, concert of jazz standards. Aug. 10, Wayne From Maine, music for the young at heart. Aug. 16, Shirim Klezmer Orchestra, klezmer jazz band. Aug. 17, Duffin-Murphy School of Irish Dance, Irish step dancing. Aug. 23, Barrence Whitfield & the Savages, rhythm and blues. Aug. 24, John Penny Band, country western band. Aug. 30, Rebecca Parris, the "First Lady of Jazz." Saturday evening patio seating at tables $20; lawn seating overlooking the stage (bring your own chairs or blanket) $18. Lawn seating for children 12 and younger is free at all performances. Sunday afternoons, admission to patio and lawn seating is $10, seniors $8, children younger than 12 are free. Concerts move inside to the MAC Concert Barn when weather dictates. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner. Desserts and beverages may be purchased during intermission. 978-499-0050, calmvalley.org.
Rockport: Windhover Foundation for the Performing Arts, 257R Granite St., Route 127, presents its 20th anniversary Jazz Cabaret featuring Didi Stewart and Joe Mulholland, July 25 and 26 at 8 p.m. Stewart and Mulholland will perform some of their favorites from each of their shows performed at Windhover for 20 years. $30, includes hors d'oeuvres and beverages. Bring your own wine. Tickets at Toad Hall Bookstore, 51 Main St., Rockport; The Bookstore, 61 Main St., Gloucester; 978-546-3611; and windhover@verizon.net.
Salem: The Salem Willows Summer Concert series presents free concerts by North Shore Concert Band, Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., at the Band Shell at Salem Willows Park, Fort Ave, through Aug. 5.
NATURE
Ipswich: Appleton Farms, 219 County Road, presents "Make Hay While the Sun Shines," July 29, 3-4:30 p.m. How much hay do you need to feed 120 cows through the winter? What is the difference between first and second cut, square and round bales, balers and tractors? Watch tractors and machines at work during Appleton Farms' Hay Days demonstrations. For all ages. $5. Meet at Highland Street parking area. Preregistration required. 978-921-1944, ext. 8815.
Newburyport: Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, offers the free program "Nature Tots: Incredible Insects," July 24, 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. and July 25, 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. Ages 3-5 learn about insects through stories and songs in this interactive program. Preregistration required. Call 978-465-5753 (press "0" to talk to a staff member). Registration is complete when you receive confirmation from a staff member. parkerriver.fws.gov.
Newburyport: The Friends of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge present a coffee house and lecture series in July and August. Informative and entertaining lectures will be held in the Visitor Center Auditorium, 6 Plum Island Turnpike. Free; no registration necessary. July 17, 7-8 p.m., Erika Spanger-Siegfried, northeast climate project manager with the Union of Concerned Scientists, will give a presentation on climate change and its potential impacts in Massachusetts and on Plum Island, "Global Climate Change in the Northeast." July 31, 7-8 p.m., join William Fowler, history professor from Northeastern University, to learn about the history of the coasting trade in New England, Merrimack Valley and Newburyport in the lecture "There She Scoons': New England Coasting Schooners." Bird-friendly coffee and pastries will be for sale with proceeds benefiting the Friends of Parker River, a nonprofit organization that supports the refuge. parkerriver.fws.gov, 978-465-5753.
THEATER
Beverly: North Shore Music Theatre, 62 Dunham Road, presents the musical "Bye Bye Birdie," through Aug. 3. The 39 member cast includes 13 young performers from area communities. $77 to $40. Senior and youth discounts and rush tickets available. Special "Rock n' Roll Back" ticket prices of $35 to $25 for Tuesday or Wednesday evening performances (this special offer is limited to availability). Other special ticket packages include "Family Package" (free popcorn and soda for each family member with the minimum purchase of four tickets), "Date Night" and "Girl's Night Out." Performances Tuesday-Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., and Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday at 2 p.m. Free Audience Enrichment events: Meet the Theatre, post-show audience discussion with the artists on July 22 after the 7:30 p.m. performance and Aug. 2 after the 2 p.m. performance; Spotlight on History, a free preshow discussion focusing on historical issues related to the performance on July 27; Out at the North Shore, an evening for the gay and lesbian community with a post-show reception on July 31. www.nsmt.org, 978-232-7200.
Beverly: The audience is invited to come in Little Mermaid/pirate costumes and then join the performers on stage for singing and dancing during the one-hour "Little Mermaid and Captain Hook Sing-a-Long Show," July 24 at 7 p.m. and July 25 at 1 p.m. at Temple B'nai Abraham Theater, 200 East Lothrop St. $10. To purchase tickets, e-mail neverlandtheatre@comcast.net with your name, performance date and time, number of tickets, and include credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover) number and expiration date. Tickets will be held at the door for pickup until 20 minutes prior to show time. neverlandtheatre.com, 978-948-7925.
Beverly: "Neverland's Dinosaur Explorer Show,!" an audience- participation show with singing and dancing, will be on stage July 31 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 1 at 1 p.m. at Temple B'nai Abraham Theater, 200 East Lothrop St. Children are invited to come in their favorite Explorer or dinosaur costume. $10. To purchase tickets, e-mail neverlandtheatre@comcast.net with your name, performance date and time, number of tickets, and include credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover) number and expiration date. Tickets will be held at the door for pickup within 20 minutes prior to show time. neverlandtheatre.com, 978-948-7925.
Chelsea: Apollinaire Theatre Company (formerly TheatreZone) celebrates its sixth season of bilingual free summer theater in Mary O'Malley Park, Commandant's Way, on the Chelsea Waterfront (Admiral's Hill). The production is staged in multiple locations at the park. "The Real Inspector Hound/El Verdadero Inspector Sabueso" by Tom Stoppard with "Hidden in This Picture/Escondido en la Imagen" by Aaron Sorkin will be performed through July 26. These free performances begin at 7:30 p.m. English performances are Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Spanish performances are Fridays and Sundays. apollinairetheatre.com. In case of rain, call 617-887-2336 to check status.
Gloucester: Gloucester Stage Company, 267 East Main St., begins its new Play Reading Series with "The Threshing Floor," written and performed by James Ijames, July 22 at 7 p.m. The reading will be followed by a discussion with the artist. Donation $20. Reservations, 978-281-4433, gloucesterstage.org.
Newburyport: "An Evening With Mark Twain," July 18 and 19, 8 p.m., at Firehouse Center for the Arts, 1 Market Square, features New York actor Michael Mauldin as Mark Twain. Listen to Twain share his thoughts on politics and religion, his gentle reminiscences, and social satire on the human condition. $32, students and seniors $30. 978-462-7336, firehouse.org.
Newburyport: Theater in the Open performs "Peer Gynt" by Henrik Ibsen, July 19-Aug. 10. Considered one of Ibsen's most celebrated works, "Peer Gynt" explores the virtues and vices common to all humanity. Theatre in the Open performs the play in a special adaptation for the outdoors. Performances Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. at Maudslay State Park, 76 Curzon Mill Road. From the parking lot, follow the flags to the play site. Allow 10 minutes to walk to the play site. The opening performance, Saturday, July 19 is free. All other performances are $8, seniors and students $5. 978-465-2572, theaterintheopen.org.
Salem: Summer Theatre at Salem presents the musical "Grease," July 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. and July 20 at 2 p.m. at Mainstage Theatre, Salem State College, 352 Lafayette St. $20, seniors and students $15. Discounts for groups of 10 or more. Tickets at 978-542-6290 or salemstate.edu/arts.
Topsfield: New England Light Opera, a professional operetta and music theater company, presents its sixth annual Summer Concert Series at the Emerson Center of the Congregational Church of Topsfield, 9 East Common St. Each Wednesday the concert series features a new show on a different theme, performed by professional singers. July 22 and 23, Rising Stars Revue (finalists from the high school program); July 30, From Vienna to Broadway. $9, children $5. Tickets at the door only, 30 minutes prior to showtime. 978-887-2045, newenglandlightopera.org.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Durham: Eight New Hampshire youth participated in the recent Youth Artists Workshop hosted by The Wall and Center Project: Making Room for the Voice of Queer Youth, an arts program in association with Seacoast Outright. Works created in that workshop will be exhibited July 19 at The eighth annual Art-To-Go, a fund-raising event by Seacoast Outright. The event begins at 4:30 p.m. at The Art Gallery, Paul Creative Arts Center, University of New Hampshire, 30 College Road.Tickets $25, includes food, drink, festivities and silent auction. One numbered ticket will be sold for each piece of art donated. Drawing tickets $125. As the numbers are drawn, the ticket-holder chooses an original work of art donated by regional artists. Every ticket holder gets a piece of "art to go". Seacoast Outright is a support and advocacy organization that seeks to change the social climate for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth in the New Hampshire and Maine seacoast. tawnee@seacoastoutright.org, 603-431-1013.
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North Hampton: Seacoast Academy of Music faculty members, along with the group Resonance, will perform "A Little Evening Music" on July 21 at 7 p.m. to benefit the continuing restoration of Centennial Hall. The evening will include music by Mozart, C.P.E. Bach, Barber, Marcello, Delibes and Bizet.Held at Centennial Hall, 105 Post Road. $14, students and seniors $10. 603-964-3660, seacoastacademyofmusic.org.
Portsmouth: Writer and activist in the sustainability movement, Bill McKibben will speak as part of Seacoast Local's "Making the Connection" speaker series, July 20, 4 p.m. at South Church, 292 State St. Seacoast Local and RiverRun Bookstore present the "Making the Connection" speaker series as a catalyst for continuing education, community connections, and sustainable change. Slow Food Seacoast will offer a reception after McKibben's talk. McKibben's latest book, "Deep Economy, the Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future," addresses what the author sees as the shortcomings of the growth economy, and envisions a transition to a more local-scale enterprise. Free. 603-431-2100, riverrunbookstore.com.
Portsmouth: Historic tours of the 1878 Victorian music hall are held every other Wednesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at the Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St. Tour dates are July 30 and Aug. 13 and 27. Tickets $6, available in advance or the day of the tour. themusichall.org, 603-436-2400.
Portsmouth: Forty paintings by Russell Cheney (1881-1945) are included in the exhibit "The Art of the Domestic: Kittery and Southern Maine" at the Portsmouth Athenaeum, 6-8 Market Square. Another 50 works are displayed in the Portsmouth Historical Society exhibit "From Impressionism to Yankee Modernism: Portsmouth and the New Hampshire Coast" at the Discover Portsmouth Center, Middle and Islington streets. The Portsmouth Historical Society exhibit runs through Oct. 31 and is open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Athenaeum exhibit continues through Sept. 6 and is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. portsmouthhistory.org, portsmouthathenaeum.org.
Portsmouth: Coolidge Center for the Arts presents the exhibition "Bodyworks" at Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion, 375 Little Harbor Road. From ballet dancers to men at work, the body is displayed in all major media. Artists featured in the exhibition are Jayne Adams, Chris Augusta, George Augusta, Sean Beavers, Christopher Cook, Kate Doyle, Stan Moeller, Lisa Noonis, Dennis Perrin, Rose Theriault, and Ann Tolson. The show continues through July 20. Free. Open Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m., and by appointment. wentworthcoolidge.org.
Portsmouth: "Inspired Creations," a furniture exhibit featuring furniture created and inspired by the architecture of the Wentworth-Gardner House by artists from The Mills at Salmon Falls, through Oct. 13, at Wentworth-Gardner House, 50 Mechanic St. 603-436-8420, wentworthgardnerandlear.org.
Portsmouth: Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church will hold a Greek picnic July 26, 4-10 p.m., at its function facility, 40 Andrew Jarvis Drive. The picnic includes a lamb or chicken souvlaki dinner, pastries, cash bar, and live music performed by the Greek band Ellas. $20; children younger than 12, $10. Reservations, 603-436-2733 or stnickport@gmail.com.
Portsmouth: July 24 at 7 p.m., bestselling author Andre Dubus III reads from his latest book "The Garden of Last Days" at RiverRun Bookstore, 20 Congress St. Free. riverrunbookstore.com, 603-431-2100.
Portsmouth: Live music at ellO gallery & shop, 110 State St. July 25 at 8 p.m.: Birdorgan and The Daily Brothers. Aug. 1 at 8 p.m.: Breakfast Song. $3. ellogallery.com, byrdy@ellogallery.com, 603-433-9110.
Rye: Explore creative ways of connecting to the environment during Art in Nature, through July 20 at Seacoast Science Center, 570 Ocean Boulevard. Dozens of local talents will be creating art and offering workshops, talks and activities. Visitor programs will be offered every hour between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Many Art in Nature activities are free with Center admission; some special workshops require registration and have a minimal fee. See schedule at seacoastsciencecenter.org. An exhibition of works by 10 local artists is on display through Aug. 31. The ten featured artists lead special visitor programs during Art in Nature week. Through July 19, watch artists at work outdoors during Petite Art in the Park, a special component of Art in Nature. Petite Art artists will create paintings 10 x 10 inches or smaller and will sell one (priced $60 unframed) July 20, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission $4; ages 3-12, $2; younger than 3, free. Located within Odiorne Point State Park, a separate admission applies at the Park gate ($4 ages 12 and up; $2 ages 6-11; NH seniors free) seacoastsciencecenter.org, 603-436-8043, ext. 12.
Rye: Enjoy music and dancing, food and family fun during the Music-by-the-Sea Concert Series, Thursdays, 6-8 p.m., in Odiorne Point State Park, Route 1A. Schedule: July 17, Evolution; July 24, Gazpacho; July 31, SoulMate; Aug. 7, Johnny Wad and the Cash; Aug. 14, Jumbo Circus Peanuts. All concerts begin at 6 p.m.; gates open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $2 for ages 3-12. Purchase tickets at the Seacoast Science Center, 570 Ocean Blvd., in advance or at the gate the evening of the concert. Held rain or shine under a sea-side tent. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. No dogs allowed. The Seacoast Science Center and Nature Store will be open during all concerts. All proceeds benefit the Seacoast Science Center. seacoastsciencecenter.org.
Stratham: Wiggin Memorial Library will host Joseph Carringer, July 21 at 10:30 a.m. for "G'Day for Reading - The Australian Didgeridoo" in the Multipurpose Room of the Stratham Municipal Center, 10 Bunker Hill Ave. The program is geared toward children in kindergarten through middle-school grades. Carringer will explain the didgeridoo's or yadaki's aboriginal origin and tell some aboriginal Dreamtime stories. He will show examples of eucalyptus didgeridoos that come from tribal lands in the North West Territories and demonstrate traditional tones and calls on the didgeridoo as well as give some modern examples of didge music. Contact Jan Streelman at 603 772-4346 for information or for advance notice of the need for sign language interpreters for this program.
Stratham: The 41st annual Stratham Fair, an outdoor family event July 24-27, is a traditional agricultural fair with continuous exhibits and events; games; midway rides; horse, oxen and tractor pulling; helicopter rides, and more. Free entertainment daily. Highlights on Saturday are the Lobster Bake and a nighttime performance by Nashville recording artist Chris Young. Chicken barbecue on Sunday. Daily admission $7; ages 6-12 and seniors (65 and older) $4; under 6 free. Held at Stratham Hill Park, Portsmouth Avenue, Route 33. Gates open at 8 a.m. See the full schedule at strathamfair.com or call 603-772-4977.
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