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ART

Gloucester: On Sunday, Cape Ann Museum and Historic New England present "A Day with Cecilia Beaux." Learn about this turn-of-the-last-century figure-painter who was a trailblazer among women artists of her day. From 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., join a walking tour of Cecilia Beaux's Eastern Point neighborhood where she resided at her home Green Alley and painted in her studio during summers. The program includes a tour of Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House, home of Beaux's friend and neighbor Henry Davis Sleeper, one of America's first interior designers.Contact Beauport directly for reservations for the tours at 978-283-0800. Beauport is at 75 Eastern Point Blvd. At 4 p.m. Cape Ann Museum, 27 Pleasant St., will host a lecture by Sylvia Yount, Harwood Curator of American Art at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, "Cecilia Beaux, Mary Cassatt, and Thomas Eakins: The Politics of Portraiture." A reception will follow. For lecture reservations, call 978-283-0455. Admission to each program is $15. www.capeannmuseum.org.

FESTIVALS

Gloucester: Gloucester Waterfront Festival at historic Stage Fort Park along Gloucester Harbor, Saturday and Sunday. Nearly 200 juried artists and crafters from around the country. Live music all day, ethnic foods, a pancake breakfast Saturday 7:30-11 a.m., and a New England Lobster Bake noon-5 visit free magic shows, giant inflatables, sand art, and face painting. The North Shore Old Car Club's exhibition of autos 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Hot Air Balloon tethered rides for a nominal fee Sunday 5-7 p.m. Proceeds from balloon rides will benefit the Labor Day Fireworks Fund. Numerous Artisans will give demonstrations of their work including flame work glass, painting, and stone carving. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. both days, rain or shine. Admission free. Pets must be on leashes. Directions: from Route 128 take exit 14. Call Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce 978-283-1601 or visit www.capeannvacations.com.

Portsmouth, N.H.: Portsmouth Tall Ship Festival Friday through Sunday at State Pier, 555 Market St. Festivities begin Friday: Parade of Ships at 10:45 a.m. from Buoy 2KR in the mouth of Portsmouth Harbor. The Tall Ships escorted by two fireboats with hoses spraying and private yachts. To have a boat in the parade, call 603-431-7447. Best viewing from Newcastle Common, Four Tree Island and Prescott Park. Governor Lynch and others will welcome the ships to Portsmouth at 11 a.m. at the State Pier. Ship tours Friday 1:30-5:30 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $8; $25 for immediate family. The Friendship is a replica of the late 1700s New England East Indiaman trader vessel. Tours will show visitors above and below decks. The ship is handicapped-accessible. The Roseway is a 1925 Grand Banks fishing schooner. The Gundalow is a replica of an 1800s Piscataqua River barge. Docents from the University of New Hampshire Marine Department will be on hand to discuss the history of the Roseway and Gundalow. Open to the public for the first time is the new Portsmouth Fire Boat. Tours and demonstrations will introduce this new addition to the Portsmouth Fire Department. The UNH Docents Sea Shanty group will join the Dog Watch Singers in singing sea shanties. Saturday night. The Piscataqua Maritime Commission will host a Captain's Reception under the tent dockside. $30, reservations required at 603-431-SHIP. Free exhibits on maritime history.Free parking at Bethany Church on Market Street, Albacore parking lot, and Portsmouth Public Parking Garage.

THEATER

Georgetown: Moonlight Productions presents William Shakespeare's comedy "Twelfth Night," tonight through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church, Andover St. Written more than 400 years ago, the comedy delights audiences with tales of mistaken identity and true love succeeding against all odds. Tickets are $12; seniors and under age 12 and under children younger than 12, $10 . Tickets will be sold at the door.