Globe North listings
Comprehensive listings for galleries, plays, music, and other happenings in the area.
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ARTS
Amesbury: Contemporary collages by Peter Kaplan are displayed at Ovedia Artisan Chocolates, 36 Main St. rear, through Oct. 31. 978-388-7700. Open Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8:30-5:00, Sunday noon-4 p.m.
Beverly: Bear Gallery, Montserrat College of Art's new student-run gallery, opens Oct. 8 with the exhibition "Restricted Access." Faculty, staff and selected students received one sheet of paper with three ball point pens, and were restricted to these materials to create a piece for the exhibition. Reception, Oct. 11, 6-9 p.m. in the gallery at Beverly Depot Condominiums, 116 Rantoul St. The reception is held in conjunction with Beverly Main Streets, BAM! events, taking place from 4-9 p.m. downtown. montserrat.edu.
Beverly: Montserrat College of Art presents the exhibit "Fractured View: Digital Mosaics by Megumi Naitoh," Oct. 9-Nov. 1, in Carol Schlosberg Alumni Gallery, 23 Essex St. Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday noon-5 p.m. Free. 978-867-9614, montserrat.edu.
Beverly: Photographs of the 2007 America's Cup in Valencia, Spain, by Beverly photographer Leighton O'Connor, are displayed through Oct. 24 at Beverly Athletic Club, 7 Reservoir Road. leightonoconnor.com, 978-921-0887.
Chelsea: "The Iceland Suite," monotypes by Joan Hausrath, exhibited at Chelsea City Gallery, 173 Washington St., through Oct. 19. 617-884-9887, chelseacity.com.
Essex, Gloucester, Rockport: Cape Ann Artisans will hold its 24th annual Spring Tour Oct. 6-8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Meet 20 professional artists and see their work in the setting where it was created during this self-guided tour. Work includes jewelry, pottery, painting, pastels, sculpture, and photography. Handicap accessibility varies by location. Brochures with route maps available at the Rockport Information Booth on Route 127. A Studio Tour banner will mark each location. Free. 978-281-3347,capeannartisans.com.
Gloucester: "Celebration and Community," an exhibition of photographs by Michele Miller, through Nov. 2, at Essex Family Chiropractic, 51 Main St. Reception, Oct. 8, 2-5 p.m. 978-526-1298.
Gloucester: Cape Ann Historical Museum, 27 Pleasant St., presents an exhibition of photography by Leslie D. Bartlett "Chapters on a Quarry Wall" featuring approximately 40 vertical images displayed as unmounted scrolls, Oct. 13-Jan. 31. Hands-on activities for children relating to the exhibition. Reception, Oct. 13, 3-5 p.m. Artist talk Nov. 10, 3 p.m., with accompanying gallery walk. An exhibition of paintings and drawings of Cape Ann artist Jeff Weaver will be displayed Oct. 13-Jan. 31. Reception, Oct. 20, 3-5 p.m. Gallery talk and receptions are free. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-4 p.m. $6.50 adults, seniors $6, students $4.50, children under 6 free. 978-283-0455, capeannhistoricalmuseum.org.
Gloucester: More than 50 artists and artisans will participate in the 22d annual Annisquam Arts & Crafts Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 6 and 7 at Annisquam Village Hall, 32 Leonard St. Partial proceeds will benefit the historic Annisquam Village Church. 978-283-3053.
Gloucester: North Shore Arts Association, 11 Pirates Lane, celebrates its 85th anniversary with its "Past and Present" exhibition through Oct. 28. Paintings and sculpture from early and founding members are displayed alongside works by current members. Free. Open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. 978-283-1857, northshoreartsassoc.org.
Lynn: "Imposing Order/Setting Free," an exhibition of paintings by artist and teacher Donna DiGiovanni, continues through Oct. 20 at LynnArts, 25 Exchange St.
Lynn: LynnArts, 25 Exchange St., presents "Volume: On and Off the Wall," a show of mixed media, through Oct. 19. Closing reception, Oct. 19, 6-8 p.m. "Imposing Order/Setting Free," paintings by Donna DiGiovanni, continues through Oct. 19. The Greenhouse School exhibit features paintings, drawings and sculpture by children, through Oct. 19. Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m,.-4 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. lynnarts.org, 781-598-5244.
Malden: The exhibition, "Expressions on the Horizon," showcases works by participants in St. Francis House's expressive therapy program, through Oct. 19 at MATV Gallery, 145 Pleasant St. Boston's St. Francis House is a day shelter for poor and homeless men and women. The expressive therapy program encourages personal expression through visual art, music, and writing. All artwork is for sale. Open Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. matv.org/gallery, 781-321-6400.
Marblehead: Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St., is showing "Check the Label, A Raw Art Works Exhibit," featuring works in pastel, sewn paper and sculpture, through Oct. 31. Raw Art Works is a nationally recognized youth art therapy program and is located in Lynn's Central Square. Reception, Oct. 14, 2-4 p.m. 781-631-1481, abbotlibrary.org.
Marblehead: Marblehead Arts Association, 8 Hooper St., presents the October Exhibit with Jean Fogle, Clayton Curtis, D.L. Kaulbach and J.P. Goodwin, Oct. 6-28. Reception, Oct. 7, 2-4 p.m.
Newburyport: "Lasting Moments," paintings by Ingrid Johnson, through Oct. 21 at Massachusetts Audubon Society's Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike. Open Tuesday-Sunday and Monday holidays, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 978-462-9998, massaudubon.org.
Newburyport: The artwork of Marco Badot is displayed at the Firehouse Center for the Arts, 1 Market Square, through Oct. 22. "One Man's Trash" features works based on a found image. Reception, Oct. 6, 5-7 p.m. Open Wednesday-Sunday noon-5 p.m. Free. 978-462-7336.
Newburyport: Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St. Photographer Virginia Hallman presents "The Secret Beauty of Flowers" in the Hills Gallery, through Oct. 10. Reception, Oct. 5, 7-9 p.m. The artist will be on-site to answer questions and demonstrate techniques during portions of the exhibit. 978-465-8769, newburyportart.org.
Rockport: Rockport Art Association,12 Main St. "American Landscapes and Seascapes," oil paintings by Bruce Turner, through Oct. 12. "Rainbow," a photography exhibit by Dale Blank and Judith Monteferrante-Salisbury, through Oct. 14. Fall Group Show, with paintings, graphics, and sculpture by artist members, through Nov. 8. 978-546-6604, rockportartassn.org.
Rockport: Through Oct. 15, Mercury Gallery, 20 Main St., presents works on paper by artists supported by the Works Progress Administration during the Depression. Joseph Solman, Louis Schanker, Mabel Dwight, and Ben-Zion are featured. Open daily, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 978-546-7620. mercurygallery.com.
Rowley: Landscape artist Priscilla Serafin hosts her annual open studio in the barn at 142 Main St. Reception, Oct. 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Also open Oct. 6, 1-4 p.m. and by appointment. 978-948-6169, serafindesign@comcast.net, serafinstudio.com.
Salem: "The Undersea World of Salem Sound," an exhibition of underwater photographs by Donald Whitehead, opens Oct. 13 with a reception from 2-4 p.m. at sass:C, a collaborative gallery of art and craft, Artists Row, 24 New Derby St. Show continues through Nov. 4. Artist talk, Oct. 12, 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Beverly Cooperative Bank at 87 Lafayette St. Free. 978-745-4850, salemartsassociation.org.
Salem: "Eerie Horrors from Beneath the Vault of Dread," Haig Demarjians's solo exhibit of monster paintings, drawings and multimedia, continues through Oct.18 in Winfisky Gallery, Ellison Campus Center at Salem State College, 352 Lafayette St. Reception, Oct.10, 6 p.m. Free. Open Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and by appointment. salemstate.edu/arts.
Swampscott: Marian Court College, 35 Little's Point Road, hosts the Swampscott Arts Association's Autumn Show in Mercy Center Gallery, through Nov. 2. Open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, noon-8:30 p.m. Free. 781-595-6768, mariancourt.edu.
Swampscott: Acrylic paintings by Francesca Bastarache are displayed at the Sovereign Bank branch in Vinnin Square through Oct. 31. fineartbyfrancesca.com, 781-842-4951.
AUDITIONS
Beverly: St. John the Evangelist Community Players will hold auditions for singers and male actors to perform "God on the Back Burner," a nondenominational drama based on the conversations between a child and God, accompanied by music. Auditions Oct. 6, 5-6 p.m., or by appointment at St. John the Evangelist Church, 111 New Balch St. 978-927-4819, 617-838-0546, sjcommunityplayers@earthlink.net.
Rockport, Beverly: The Honors Youth Choir of Chorus North Shore will hold auditions for new members, Oct. 4, 4 p.m., at the Baptist Church in Rockport and Oct. 11, 4 p.m., at the Unitarian Church, 225 Cabot St. in Beverly. Rehearsals Thursdays, 4:15-5:15, at the Unitarian Church in Beverly. Open to ages 10-16. 978-356-4713, 978-468-2841.
CHILDREN & YOUTH
Essex: Learn about toys and games of the 17th century during the program "17th Century Saturday: Child's Play," Oct. 6, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at Essex Shipbuilding Museum's Waterline Center, rear of 66 Main St. $5 per child. 978-768-6441, essexshipbuildingmuseum.org.
Gloucester: Cape Ann Historical Museum, 27 Pleasant St., presents "Young at Art," an introduction to the museum for ages 3-5. The hour-long program begins at 10 a.m. and includes a close-up look at a gallery exhibit, an age-appropriate story, and an art activity. Programs on Oct. 17 and Nov. 15. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free; reservations required. 978-283-0455, annbaylies@capeannhistoricalmuseum.org, capeannhistoricalmuseum.org.
DANCES
Salem: The Salem Contra Dance begins its new season Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m., at Tabernacle Congregational Church, 50 Washington St.. Music by Salem Country Dance Orchestra. All steps taught; beginners welcome. Family-friendly environment. Wear clean soft-soled shoes. $8, seniors and students $6, family $20. For ages 12 and older. 978-745-9391, jenstrom10@comcast.net.
DANCE PERFORMANCES
Salem: Marjorie Morgan Performance Group will give a free performance of L'Anima, a combination of movement, text and live music to explore myths about humans and wolves, Oct. 15, 11 a.m. in the Multipurpose Gym, O'Keefe Center at Salem Sate College, 352 Lafayette St.
FESTIVALS
Amesbury: Amesbury Downtown Business Association presents the annual Fall Festival Oct. 6, 10 a.m-5 p.m. with vendors, crafters, food, and entertainment downtown. Entertainment schedule: 10-11 a.m., saxophonist Jared Holaday; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., the band J.A.D.D.E.; 12:30-1 p.m., Saab's East Coast Martial Arts; 1-2:30 p.m., the band This Weekend; 3-4:30 p.m., the rock band Head Train. Rain date Oct. 7.
Hamilton: Green Meadows Farm, 656 Asbury St., South Hamilton, will hold a Harvest Festival on Oct. 13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., with music from Back Eddy Bluegrass, hayrides, pony rides, farm animals, and children's activities. Free. Rain or shine. gmfarm.com, organicfarmer@comcast.net.
Malden: Malden Talent Fest 2007 celebrates the 150th anniversary of Malden High School with a citywide celebration Oct. 5-7, including banquets, sporting events, trolley tours, and entertainment. Talent Fest 2007, held 8-11 p.m. Oct. 5 at Malden High's historic Jenkins Auditorium, 77 Salem St., will feature well-known musicians, comedians, and poets, all Malden High graduates. $8. Advance ticket purchase recommended for all events. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at www.malden.mec.edu. E-mail jsullivan@malden.mec.edu, mlucey@malden.mec.edu, or principal Dana Brown at dbrown@malden.mec.edu. Call Malden High School, 781-397-7223.
Manchester-by-the-Sea: Learn how to save money on your energy bills and become involved in local sustainability projects during the Brookwood School Sustainability Fair, Oct. 13, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. More than 30 exhibitors will cover a wide range of topics and interests. Activities for children. Free. Brookwood School is on Route 127 near the Beverly Farms line. brookwood.edu, 978-526-4500.
Rockport: The Third Annual Harvest Festival, sponsored by the Rockport Chamber of Commerce, will take place Oct. 13 and 14 downtown. Highlights include pumpkin decorating, a community-wide scarecrow creation contest, live music and street entertainment, sidewalk sales, and the Harvest Beach Challenge, with kayak relay races and team tug-of-war competitions at Front Beach. To register for the "Challenge," 978-290-1393, rhbc.homestead.com.
Topsfield: The 189th annual Topsfield Fair continues through Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Giant pumpkins, a fall flower show, farm animals, and agricultural exhibits. Midway attractions. Country singer Joe Nichols in concert in the arena, Oct. 6, 7 p.m. Tickets $25, available in advance. Weekdays $10; weekends and Columbus Day, $12. Children younger than 8 free. Three-day pass $19.95. Topsfield Fairgrounds are on Route 1. 978-887-5000, topsfieldfair.org.
FILMS
Ipswich: Dan Tremblay will show video of interviews he has conducted at Essex Country sites where there have been mysterious ghostly events, Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m., at Ipswich Public Library, 25 North Main St. Free.
Newbury: Former governor Michael S. Dukakis will be the featured speaker following a screening of the documentary, "
Newburyport: Yoga Center of Newburyport, 12 Maple St., presents a Spiritual Film Series, beginning Oct. 6, 6:30 p.m. with the 1983 film "Gandhi" (rated PG). Nov. 3, 7 p.m., "Himalaya" in Tibetan with English subtitles. (not rated). Dec. 1, 7 p.m., "Kundan" (Rated PG-13 for violent images). Films followed by discussion. $5. 978-463-4354, newburyportyoga.com.
FUND-RAISERS
Beverly, Manchester, Marblehead, Swampscott: The fourth annual Showroom Open House and Custom Kitchen Tour, to benefit Hospice of the North Shore, will take place Oct. 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Homes in Beverly, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Marblehead, and Swampscott will be open to showcase custom kitchens. The tour starts at NorthShore Kitchens showroom, 183 Tedesco St., Marblehead. Ticket-holders can enjoy chowder, coffee, and donuts and enter a drawing to win North Shore Music Theatre tickets, local gift certificates, and a grand prize from Clarke Distributors. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 781-631-1060, northshorekitchens.com.
HALLOWEEN
Danvers: Music, science, and stories during "Friday Nights Under the Stars" at Dunn Planetarium, 64 Cabot Road. Through Nov. 9, "The Halloween-Stonehenge Connection," reveals how the celebration of Halloween is connected with Stonehenge in England. Also hear about stone calendar rings in New England and other creepy stories. Shows Friday at 7 p.m. Tickets on sale at 6:45 p.m. $2.50. Free parking in front of the school and in the large parking lot next to the tennis courts. 978-774-1801, dunnplan@danvers.org, www.danvers.mec.edu.
Danvers: Rebecca Nurse Homestead,149 Pine St., presents Halloween Story Time, Oct. 6 at 1 p.m. Not-too-scary stories, crafts, and snacks for children and families. Free. Rain or shine. Reserve through Danvers Public Library, 978-774-0554.
Salem: The Salem Theatre Company presents "Chilling Tales" on board the Friendship, at Derby Wharf, as part of their annual Haunting Happenings event. Actors in historic costumes tell stories of mysterious sea creatures and ghost ships in this family friendly event. Performances begin Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. with stories starting every 15 minutes until 9 p.m. Also, Saturdays 5-9 p.m. and Sundays 4-8 p.m., through Oct. 28. $10, children younger than 13 $5. Tickets available at salemtheatre.com, 978-790-8546, or at Derby Wharf the night of performance.
Salem: The Witch House, 310 Essex St., presents Eerie Evenings, six nights of eerie tales in the 17th-century mansion that was once the home of witchcraft trials judge Jonathan Corwin. Storytelling features actors and authentic settings. Schedule: Oct. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27, performances every 20 minutes, 6-10 p.m. $10, children $5 ($2 surcharge at door). 978-744-8815, salemweb.com/witchhouse.
Salem: The House of the Seven Gables, 115 Derby St., presents special events in October. "Legacy of the Hanging Judge," an interactive theater experience, sees the events of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials through the eyes of Nathaniel Hawthorne. Encounter Hawthorne's tormented characters in "Spirits of the Gables," a haunting of the hallways of the House of the Seven Gables. Schedule: Oct. 5-7, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Oct. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 and 31, 7:15-11 p.m. "Legacy" performances take place every 10 minutes in Hawthorne House; "Spirits" every five minutes in the House of the Seven Gables. All performances last approximately 35 minutes. "Legacy" $14; "Spirits" $14; combination ticket $25. The last performance begins at closing. Reservations recommended. 978-744-0991, ext. 104.
HOUSE & GARDEN TOURS
Rockport: The Friends of Rockport Chamber Music Festival present "Cottages & Castles," a self-guided tour of eight Rockport homes, Oct. 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $20 in advance; $25 day of tour. Day of tour, tickets available at 35 Main St. Proceeds benefit Rockport Chamber Music Festival. 978-546-7391, rcmf.org.
LECTURES, FORUMS
Beverly: Lauren Weiss, researcher at MGH/Harvard Medical School, will discuss "The Genetics of Autism," Oct. 16, 7 p.m., at Endicott College Chapel, 376 Hale St. Discussion and refreshments follow the presentation. Sponsored by North Shore Seminars. $20. Reservations, 978-768-7016 or info@northshoreseminars.org.
Beverly: A.T. Ariyaratne, Gandhi Peace Prize recipient and founder of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement of Sri Lanka, will speak at Endicott College, Oct. 9 at 8 p.m. in the Little Theatre, 376 Hale St. Free. Ariyaratne will talk about the challenges of peace-making in a world of conflict. 978-232-2830, bduryea@endicott.edu.
Ipswich: Castle Hill's Architecture Lecture Series "The Tastemakers" continues Oct. 4 with "Spare No Expense: The Interiors of McKim, Mead & White" by Richard Guy Wilson and Nov. 15 with Susan Bartlett Crater presenting "The Interiors of Sister Parish." Lectures at the Great House at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, Argilla Road. Self-guided tours of the Great House at 5:30 p.m. Lectures begin at 6:30 p.m. $25. 978-921-1944, ext. 8815.
Merrimac: Walter V. Hickey, archive specialist of the Northeast Region of the National Archives and Records Administration, will show how to research genealogy with the National Archives in a free talk "Introduction to Genealogy Research at the National Archives," Oct. 16, 7-8:30 p.m., at Merrimac Library, 86 West Main St. Advance registration required. 978-346-9441, merrimaclibrary.org.
Nahant: Northeastern University Marine Science Center's Evening Lecture Series presents "Penguin Rescue!," Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. Dyan DeNapoli will discuss and show photographs of the rescue and rehabilitation of 20,000 penguins that were caught in an oil spill in South Africa. Refreshments at 6:30 p.m. Free. The Marine Science Center is at 430 Nahant Road. www.marinescience.neu.edu/outreach, 781-581-7370, ext. 321.
Salem: Laurence Steinberg, national expert on adolescence, youth and family dynamics, will speak on "Is it all in their heads?: How teenage brains develop and why your teen takes risks," Oct. 16, 7 p.m., at Salem State College, Lafayette St. Presented by CAB Health & Recovery Services, Inc., a nonprofit substance abuse agency. This free lecture is for parents, schools, youth leaders, family advocates, therapists or anyone concerned about or working with youth. RSVP, 978-968-1700 or info@cabhealth.org.
LITERARY EVENTS
Amesbury: Gay Walley will read from her book "The Erotic Fire of the Unattainable," Oct. 12 at The Art Studio 58 Macy St. Cocktail reception at 7:30 p.m. Reading at 8 p.m.
Rockport: Louise M. Frey will be at Earth's Treasures, 46 Bearskin Neck, for a book signing of her children's book series, "The Adventures of Bird-Bird!," Oct. 6-8, noon-5 p.m. Each book is accompanied with audio CD narration. 978-546-5922.
MUSEUMS & HISTORY
Beverly: Beverly Historical Society & Museum, 1117 Cabot St., presents "Presidential Summers at Beverly: Taft's Summer Capital 1909-1912" through Dec. 29. Open Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Wednesday, 1-9 p.m. $5; seniors and students $4; younger than 6 free. 978-922-1186.
Beverly: "Theory Meets Practice: Internship, Senior Thesis, Career Services" is displayed through Dec. 19 in the Halle Library Archives & Museum Gallery at Endicott College, Hale Street. The exhibition includes objects, photographs, paper ephemera, audio programs, films, and DVD programs. Free. Open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 978-232-2257.
Peabody: "In the Spirit of Clara Barton: Almira Fales and the Women of South Danvers," an exhibition of letters written by women aiding and nursing the wounded during the Civil War, continues through Dec. 1 in the Eben Dale Sutton Room at Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main St. 978-531-0100, peabodylibrary.org.
Salem: Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square. Oct. 13-Feb. 24, "Samuel McIntire, Carving an American Style," marks the 250th anniversary of McIntire's birth and focuses on his career as a carver. More than 200 objects, including 134 works by McIntire or members of his family, are showcased. Key architectural drawings, architectural carvings, freestanding sculpture, paintings, photographs, prints, and other objects illuminate McIntire's career. The Gardner-Pingree House and the Peirce-Nichols House, designed by McIntire, are part of the museum's collections and will be open. The 1801 parlor of the Peirce-Nichols House has been restored for this exhibition. A symposium, "Carving in America," will be held Nov. 3 and 4. Museum is open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $13; seniors $11; students $9; free for ages 16 and under and residents of Salem. 1-866-745-1876.
Salem: A new exhibition illuminates the challenges and contributions made by Salem's immigrant communities. Shown at Old Town Hall, Derby Square, through Oct. 18.
Wenham: The exhibition, "Links to the Past: Historic Golf Courses of the North Shore," continues through Oct. 22 at Wenham Museum, 132 Main St. See historic North Shore courses and clubhouses in early photographs as well as the equipment golfers used long ago and the prizes they won. Test your skills at an indoor putting game and answer golf trivia on an electronic board. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $6.50, seniors $5.50, ages 2-16 $4.50. 978-468-2377, wenhammuseum.org.
MUSIC
Marblehead: The me & thee coffeehouse at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 28 Mugford St. Oct. 5, blues guitarist Paul Rishell and harmonica player Annie Raines; Oct. 12, Susan Werner; Oct. 19, April Verch Band. Tickets at 781-631-8987, meandthee.org, Spirit of '76 Bookstore and Arnould Gallery.
Salem: Phil Swanson and other jazz artists perform Chick Corea, Miles Davis, and originals, Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m., in the Recital Hall at Salem State College, 352 Lafayette St. Free. 978-542-6515.
Wakefield: Linden Tree Coffeehouse, at Unitarian-Universalist Church, 326 Main St., opens its 23d season Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. with David Massengill and Gail Rundlett. $15. 781-246-2836, LindenTreeCoffeehouse.org.
NATURE
Ipswich: The Trustees of Reservations presents "The Appleton Farms Barn Tour and Fox Hunting History," Oct. 8, 2-4 p.m. at the farm, 219 County Road. Myopia Hunt Club rides to hounds during a simulated fall fox-hunting meet. $8. Preregistration required. 978-921-1944, ext. 8815, NEeducation@ttor.org.
Nahant: Oct. 6, The Marine Science Center,430 Nahant Road, will hold its annual Open House in association with CoastWeeks 2007. Events include guided tidepool and geology walks, tours of the solar observatory and World War II bunker, research displays and posters, a beach clean up, children's activities, and handling marine animals in touch tanks. Free. 781-581-7370.
NIGHTCLUBS
Gloucester: Singer and songwriter Inge Berge performs at Dog Bar, 65 Main St. (rear), Sundays, 9:30 p.m. until closing. 978-281-6565.
THEATER
Beverly: Monet's Garden Art Cafe, in the Red Brick Art Center, 95 Rantoul St., hosts a Thursday night "Garden Party" series featuring storytellers, musicians, filmmakers, writers, poets, and playwrights. Shows at 8 p.m. Storyteller Judith Black performs "That Fading Scent" Oct. 11 and "North Shore Stories" Oct. 18. Oct. 25, Writer's Forum hosted by Laurette Viteritti. Dessert buffet is $8.95. For tickets: 978-927-9270, monetsgardenartcafe.com.
Beverly: "An Anthology of Stage Magic," classic stage magic and variety entertainment performed by the Spectacular Magic Company, opens its autumn season Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m., at the Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis St. Performances Nov. 1 and 23 at 2 p.m. $20; children 11 and younger $12. 978-927-3677, legranddavid.com.
Gloucester: West End Theatre, in the Blackburn Building, 1 Washington St., presents a Diane Samuels play, "Kindertransport," through Oct. 7. In the final months before World War II, thousands of unaccompanied Jewish children escaped from Germany on trains headed for Britain. Most never saw their parents again. "Kindertransport" is the story of family, the transition from past to present, and the love between mothers and daughters. The production also features an art installation by Susan Erony and Erika Marquardt, "Have We Gone Too Far?" in the theater's gallery. The project consists of 1,000 7-by-5-inch paintings that address the history and legacy of the Holocaust. Performances Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 5 p.m. $15; children and seniors $12. For reservations, 978-281-0680. Tickets also at the door.
Lynn: Mass Theatrica presents Mozart's comic one-act opera, "The Impresario" in English translation at LynnArts, 25 Exchange St., Oct. 13 and 14 at 4 p.m. $15, seniors and students $13, children 12 and younger $8 508-757-8515, masstheatrica.org.
Marblehead: Oct. 6, 7-9 p.m., Marblehead Arts Association presents an interpretative performance of Andrew Carnegie by Richard Clark, an actor who has presented a series of one-person performances sharing the theme, "Keeping History Alive." $15; children $8. Tickets available at Marblehead Arts Association, 8 Hooper St. and Arnould Gallery, 111 Washington St. 781-631-2608, DeborahG@marbleheadarts.org.
Newburyport: Firehouse Center for the Arts, 1 Market Square, presents stage and television actor Eddie Carroll in his one-man show, "Jack Benny - Laughter in Bloom," Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m., $32. 978-462-7336, firehouse.org.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Durham: The Art Gallery, Paul Creative Arts Center, 30 College Road, at the University of New Hampshire, presents recent work by studio art faculty members Rebecca Litt (painting and drawing), Shiao-Ping Wang (painting and drawing), and Leah Woods (woodworking, furniture design) in the Art Faculty Review. The 25th biennial Members' Juried Exhibition showcases the work of League of N.H. Craftsmen members. "Ceramics by Edwin and Mary Scheier: The Durham Years" focuses on the university's collection of works by the Scheiers. All shows through Oct. 17. The ArtBreak Series offers free programs, Wednesdays, noon-1 p.m. in Paul Creative Arts Center, 30 College Road. Oct. 10: gallery talk/discussion, Exhibiting League of New Hampshire members, including Sharon Dugan (basketry), discuss their work, techniques, and the challenges facing professional craftspeople. Oct. 17: Exhibiting League of New Hampshire members Maureen Mills (ceramics), Paulette Werger (jewelry/metal), and Wen Redmond (fiber), discuss their work, techniques, and the challenges facing professional craftspeople. Free. Hours: Monday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 1-5 p.m. Visitor parking in C Lot (across from the Mill Road Shopping Center) at $1 per hour. 603-862-3712, unh.edu/art-gallery.
Durham: University of New Hampshire Department of Theatre & Dance begins its 2007-2008 Main Stage Season with Henrik Ibsen's drama, "A Doll's House," Oct. 10-14 in Johnson Theatre at Paul Creative Arts Center, 30 College Road. Tickets $10.50-$15.50; seniors $10.50-13.50. Discounts for groups of 15 more. 603-862-2919, unh.edu/theatre-dance.
Durham: "A Doll's House" will be on stage Oct. 10-13 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. at University of New Hampshire's Johnson Theatre. $12.50, seniors and groups of 15 or more $10.50. For tickets, 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.
Exeter: Exeter Fine Crafts, 61 Water St., features jeweler Blair LaBella as October's Artist of the Month. Oct. 13, noon-3 p.m., LaBella will talk about her jewelry. Open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sunday, noon-4 p.m. 603-778-8282.
Portsmouth: Gallery 280 at Children's Museum of Portsmouth, 280 Marcy St., presents "Roots" through Oct. 31. University of New Hampshire fine arts student K. Lee Mock explores her family heritage in the Seacoast with a series of original drawings, paintings, and prints. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m. Free. 603-436-3853, childrens-museum.org.
Portsmouth: Children's Museum of Portsmouth, 280 Marcy St. Oct. 5, Experience Counts program for community elders offers free admission all day for seniors, their caregivers, and any accompanying children under the age of 12. A Free Family Fun Night, Oct. 5, 5:30-8 p.m., welcomes families to enjoy the museum's three floors of interactive exhibits and make something to take home in the Project Area. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. $6, seniors $5, free for children younger than 1. 603-436-3853, childrens-museum.org.
Portsmouth: Tango Buenos Aires will appear at The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St., Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m. $52-$20. 603-436-2400, themusichall.org.
Stratham: Boy Scout Troop 185 will host its annual Stratham Hill Car and Motorcycle Show, Oct. 14 at Stratham Hill Park, Route 33. Registration 8-11 a.m. Trophies awarded in 25 classes plus Best of Show, Boy Scout's Favorite, and People's Choice. Entry fee $7 per car. Spectator admission $3; free for those in the military, Girls/Boys Scouts in uniform and children younger than 12. Proceeds will help defray the cost of BSA summer camp, high adventure trips and other scouting activities.603-772-5133, strathamhillcarshow07@yahoo.com.
