Funny, bright, and warm, this romantic comedy set in a 1980’s video store, will make you laugh, cheer and fall in love all over again. Meredith O’Connor has come back to check in on her secret childhood crush, Danny Fleming. Danny has convinced himself that life’s dreams can’t be anything more than that, dreams. Then, one winter evening, in walks his eighth-grade flame, – only now it’s Sister Meredith Louise. First Night is a play for all ages. Bring a…
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MarketStreet Lynnfield is pleased to announce the return of one of the North Shore’s most beloved winter traditions, The MarketStreet Rink sponsored by Lahey Health. This year, the MarketStreet Rink will newly feature a Warming Tent, which will house skate rentals and ensure skaters and spectators stay toasty in even the chilliest of weather. The MarketStreet Rink will welcome guests all winter long, November through mid-February, and is located on The Green, the heart of MarketStreet’s community events and gatherings,…
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Grab your snow shoes, hiking boots or cross country skis and get the family outside between Christmas and New Years to seek out our elusive herd of wooden reindeer sculptures found throughout the Grass Rides. See how many you can find and leave a bell around each one's neck. Bells can be found at the bulletin board. This Self-guided program takes place on the Appleton Grass Rides entrance off of Highland St. Trustees members park free. Nonmember's are $5. Dogs…
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For the months of January and February, Carry Out Cafe & Catering’s gallery is showcasing artist Sally Foskett’s watercolor paintings of landscapes and seascapes in an exhibition entitled “Love of Beauty: Plum Island and the Marshes.” The public is invited to a special reception on Thursday, Feb. 7 from 5-7 p.m. at the cafe at 155 State Street in Newburyport to meet the artist, see the artwork and enjoy light refreshments. In addition, fellow artist Beverly Carter will join Foskett…
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During the month of March, the Marblehead Museum will offer a unique opportunity to support the Jeremiah Lee Mansion. The Museum will be holding a calendar raffle, where a winning ticket will be drawn each day of March. Every ticket has 31 chances to win in one-of-a-kind prizes, and can be drawn multiple times. The assortment of prizes is outstanding and offers something for everyone. Tickets cost $50 and are on sale now! They make wonderful gifts—or buy one for…
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SALEM — No need to burrow! Winter at The House of the Seven Gables is family-friendly, with lots to do while warm and cozy. The staff at The Gables have come up with some especially fun ways to spend a few wintry days. New winter rates make it easy for families to tour the 350-year-old mansion together. Families can also try their hand at construction techniques like those used to build Salem’s beloved mansion. Vacation Week Workshops Kids visiting The…
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Caitlin Canty is an American singer/songwriter whose music carves a line through folk, blues, and country ballads. Her voice was called “casually devastating” by the San Francisco Chronicle and NPR Music describes her songs as having a “haunting urgency.” Motel Bouquet, Canty’s third record, features ten original songs that hold her darkly radiant voice firmly in the spotlight. Produced by Grammy-nominated Noam Pikelny (Punch Brothers) and recorded live over three days in Nashville, the album boasts a band of some…
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Whether it's a song, a style, an idiom or an image, Duke Robillard will render it with mastery, power, nuance and an unerring grasp of its essence. Born Michael John Robillard on October 4, 1948, in Woonsocket, R.I., Duke has carved out one of blues' most illustrious legacies, while also trodding some lofty related territories as a guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, bandleader, studio sideman, producer, label operator and educator. On his latest release, "Duke Robillard and his Dames of Rhythm" on…
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Take a fresh look at Van Gogh through the legacy of the greatest private collector of the Dutch artist’s work: Helene Kröller-Müller (1869-1939), one of the first to recognize the genius of Van Gogh. In the early 20th century, Kröller-Müller amassed nearly 300 of Van Gogh’s paintings and drawings now housed at her namesake museum in Holland. The Basilica Palladina exhibition in Vicenza, “Amid Wheat Fields and Clouded Skies,” with 40 paintings and 85 drawings on loan from the Kröller-Müller…
Find out more »Join us Monday, February 25th at 6:30pm for our Fireside Chat Speaker Series. Engage in conversation about Gloucester’s Antique Homes and History with Prudence Fish. For 40 years Prudence Fish has been immersed in Gloucester's architectural history, particularly houses. She has given numerous talks and classes during this time. For more than twenty-five years she was a Realtor, one of only two or three in Essex County specializing in antique and historic houses. She also ran classes for Realtors…
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