This exhibition, on view from March 30–July 31, 2019, examines nearly 100 years of art created in Harlem, exploring the neighborhood’s enduring influence on American culture from the Great Migration and Harlem Renaissance to the present day, capturing periods of community growth, ownership, pride, and new styles, as well as redevelopment and encroaching gentrification. Harlem: In Situ brings into dialogue works from 20th century masters including Romare Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett, Aaron Douglas, William H. Johnson, and Jacob Lawrence, with groundbreaking contemporary artists…
Find out more »The Trustees and New England Sculptors Association are partnering to present a 6-month outdoor sculpture exhibition at Castle Hill on theCrane Estate located at 290 Argilla Road in Ipswich. The “Spirit of Place" exhibition includes 32 pieces created by New England's finest sculptors and placed in gardens, along woodland paths and alongside historic landscape features. This curated show opens May 18 and closes on November 11,2019. The opening, 12 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, is partof The…
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The Wood Engravers’ Network Third Triennial Exhibition is coming to the Museum of Printing in Haverhill, MA from April 20th through June 22nd, 2019! The Wood Engravers’ Network Third Triennial Exhibition is the third juried, traveling exhibit featuring sixty-four (64) engravings by thirty-seven (37) artists from New England and throughout the United States as well as Canada, Ireland and Belgium. Juried by Gray Zeitz of Larkspur Press, the exhibit will travel through the end of 2019. New England artists represented include Evan Charney (Massachusetts),…
Find out more »Hopper is known to have painted in Gloucester on five separateoccasions in the first decades of the 20th century. His paintings from this period capture the local landscape and architecture in a loosely rendered, light filled style and are considered by many to be some of his finestworks. Guided walking tours are offered on select Saturdays and Sundays during the summer months. Tours are held rain or shine. Cost is $10 CAM members / $20 nonmembers (includes Museum admission). Space…
Find out more »Experience the Crane Estate after hours. We supply the cocktails, live music, and the dynamite view. Held the last Wednesday of the month June through August and the second Wednesday in September (just to seeif you are paying attention), Cocktails at the Castle gives you the guesttreatment as Mr. and Mrs. Crane would have wished. Enjoy self-guided tours of the Great House, a trip to the roof to take in the amazing 360-degree view, light appetizers, a bar, and a magical summer sunset. Note: each guest will…
Find out more »A group of local residents is bringing Robert Shetterly’s inspiring project, Americans Who Tell the Truth, Models of Courageous Citizenship, to Ipswich in July 2019. The work is a collection of painted portraits and narratives that highlight the numerous contributions of ordinary and well-known citizens alike, who have affected change in the social, economic and environmental landscape of America over the past 200 years. The portraits and narratives provide a historical framework for understanding the principles of democracy and the actions of individuals necessary to…
Find out more »A fast paced and witty mystery play, The 39 Steps follows Richard Hannay who feeling stricken with a boring life sets out for adventure.He quickly gets swept up in a murder/espionage story and must save the entire UK from peril. GSC Artistic Director Robert Walsh directs this imaginative stage adaptation of the classic Alfred Hitchcock thriller. Lewis Wheeler and Amanda Collins, last seen at GSC in the sellout To Kill a Mockingbird, return for this indomitably funny play. Patrick Barlow's…
Find out more »Maudslay Arts Center is located at 95 Curzon Mill Road, Maudslay State Park, Newburyport MA 01950. The concerts are held rain or shine, moving to the indoor performance hall adjacent to the patio when weatherdictates. Saturday performances start at 7 p.m., with gates opening at6 p.m. Patio seating (tables and chairs) is $30. Groups of four or more are $25 each, while lawn seating (bring your own chairs or blankets) is $25. Children 12 and under are free. Sunday performances start…
Find out more »Music & Dancing on the Ipswich Riverwalk under the Ipswich History Mural by Alan Pearsall. This event first appeared on EssexCountyCreates.org
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FREAKY FRIDAY is Disney’s all-new body swap musical comedy about a mother and daughter who magically spend a day in each other's shoes.Katherine and Ellie face a variety of challenges trying to get through the day as each other and ultimately learn a lot about what life is really like on the other side of the generation gap. A beloved classic story, FREAKY FRIDAY has been given a contemporary fairy tale spin with a hilarious new book by Bridget Carpenter…
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