Globe Northwest best bets
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MUSIC
Medford: Old and young have musical treats awaiting them at the Tufts University Granoff Music Center, 20 Talbot Ave. The story of Babar, the elephant who leaves the jungle, travels to the big city, and returns to share his experiences with his pachyderm pals, has charmed generations of children and, no doubt, a few adults. On Nov. 1 at 1 p.m., pianist Andrew Rangell performs, narrates, and illustrates the tale. On Nov. 2 at 3 p.m., pianist Gregg Pauley offers something a bit more in keeping with the season for older concert-goers: Scriabin's Black Mass Sonata, Liszt's Mephisto, and Chopin's Funeral March. Both concerts are free of charge. 617-627-3679.
North Andover: Sol y Canto presents "Noche de Muertos: Welcoming Our Ancestors Home" Oct. 30, 7 p.m., at the Rogers Center for the Arts at Merrimack College. The multi-media event combines images of the Mexican "Day of the Dead and Night of the Dead" by photographer Susan Wilson, and original music by Sol y Canto guitarist Brian Amador with vocals by Rosi Amador and string accompaniment by Rebecca Strauss. Tickets are $12-$18. www.merrimack.edu/rogers, 978-837-5355.
LECTURES
North Andover: Margo Burns will discuss "New Insights on Andover's Role in the Salem Witch Trials" Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m., at the North Andover Historical Society, 153 Academy Road. Not only is this a great seasonal topic, but Burns is a descendant of Rebecca Nurse, one of the women accused in 1692 of being a witch, Burns is also an editor of the forthcoming revised edition of "Records of the Salem Witch Hunt." $5; members free. 978-686-4035.
NATURE
Lexington: Cinematographer, author and naturalist Jonathan Bird's films have been seen on National Geographic and Science channels, the major networks, and on PBS. He will talk about his work and that of the North Reading-based Oceanic Research Group, share an undersea adventure, "An Indonesian Odyssea," and present a preview of the second season of his PBS show, "Jonathan Bird's Blue World" Nov. 2, 1 p.m., at the National Heritage Museum, 33 Marrett Road. $4-$8. www.oceanicresearch.org.
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