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SUMMARY:Yoga and Meditation in the Galleries at PEM
DESCRIPTION:Know before you go\nIn-person event\nLocation: East India Marine Hall \nMembers $5; nonmembers $10\nAdvance tickets are required; space is limited. \nPlease note that this session will begin with meditation\, followed by yoga. \nThis class is designed to be accessible to all ages and abilities. No prior experience with yoga or meditation is necessary – all are welcome! Limited seating will be available in the gallery during meditation. \nSealed water is permitted in the gallery during yoga and meditation. \nWe recommend that you wear comfortable clothing and silence your phone or devices for this program to get the most out of this mindfulness practice. \nJoin us for a morning of yoga and meditation! Deepen your breath and take in the serenity of the historic East India Marine Hall during a yoga class led by Soul City Yoga. Then\, stick around for a special guided mindfulness session in the gallery from 10:15–10:45 am. \nAbout the Gallery\nEast India Marine Hall was built using local Cape Ann granite in 1824-25 by the architect Thomas Waldron Sumner. It was the headquarters for the East India Marine Society\, PEM’s founding organization. This group of 22 sea captains and traders sailed all over the world from Salem and started the oldest collecting museum in America in 1799. East India Marine Hall is the historical and physical heart of the museum; over time\, added gallery spaces have surrounded it. Recently restored to its original elegance\, the building is a National Historic Landmark. \nEast India Marine Hall currently houses nine carved ship’s figureheads that are juxtaposed with amplified music and sea ballads as a part of Scottish artist Susan Philipsz’s exhibition If I With You Would Go. Philipsz uses sound to heighten awareness of space\, emotion and memory. Her choice of a song about a young woman lured away to sea is a mythical and cautionary echo of the mercantile and maritime history embodied in this historic hall. \nObserving art can induce a “flow state” of mindfulness and activate the same part of the brain that more traditional mindfulness practices\, like meditation and yoga\, do. Join us on the first Sunday morning of every month (second Sundays for holiday weekends) in a guided practice of “mindful looking.” Come be still\, relax and connect more deeply with artworks from PEM’s collection.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/yoga-and-meditation-in-the-galleries-at-pem/
LOCATION:Peabody Essex Museum\, East India Square\, 161 Essex Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Children's Broom Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Broom Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel 10/6 \nWorkshop Time: 9am-12pm Sunday October 6\, 2024 \nActivity Length: 20 minutes\nLocation: The Hawthorne Hotel 18 Washington Square West\, Salem MA 01970\nHosted By: This is a self-guided activity overseen by Good Witch Apprentices \nDecorate a magical broom with craft tape\, stickers\, ribbon\, tulle and a charm. \nUnder age 4 may participate with the help of a supervising adult. \nTicket purchase only admits one (1) participating child. \nPlease note: Event ticket purchases are non-refundable at this time.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/childrens-broom-decorating-at-the-hawthorne-hotel-2/2025-07-06/
LOCATION:Hawthorne Hotel\, 18 Washington Sq. West\, Salem\, 01970\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reading Together Fredrick Douglass’ Fourth of July Address\, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of William Lloyd Garrison invites members of the public to join them in reading aloud Fredrick Douglass’ Fourth of July Address\, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” at 10 a.m. Sunday\, July 6\, in Brown Square.\nThis 8th annual public\, interactive reading is sponsored by the Friends of William Lloyd Garrison\, the Museum of Old Newbury\, and the First Religious Society Unitarian Universalist\, in partnership with Mass Humanities.\nThe reading will be followed by a discussion led by Jason Sokol\, a historian of the civil rights movement\, professor at University of New Hampshire and a Newburyport resident.\nThis is an outdoor event and open to all. Please bring folding chairs if you would like to sit. Participation in this public reading event is encouraged but not required.\nIn case of rain this event will be held inside at the First Religious Society UU\, 26 Pleasant Street\, Newburyport. Call 978-578-2486 to confirm the event location.\nFor more information contact Kristen Fehlhaber or Andrea Gaut Eigerman\, co-chairs of Friends of William Lloyd Garrison\, 978-578-2486 (Kristen) or 978-376-6376 (Andrea).\nMass Humanities has provided grants to nonprofits to host public readings and discussions of this famous speech this summer across Massachusetts. Newburyport is one of dozens of sites hosting a public reading Frederick Douglass Together event.\nDouglass escaped from enslavement in 1838 and lived for many years in Massachusetts. He delivered this speech on July 5\, 1852\, in Rochester\, New York\, to the Rochester Ladies’ Anti-Slavery Society. The most celebrated orator of his day\, Douglass’ powerful language\, resolute denunciations of slavery\, and forceful examination of the Constitution challenge us to think about the histories we tell\, the values they teach\, and if our actions match our aspirations. To quote Douglass\, “We have to do with the past only as we can make it useful to the future.”\nThis program is funded in part by Mass Humanities\, which receives support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.\nFor information\, please visit: WLGarrison.com
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/reading-together-fredrick-douglass-fourth-of-july-address-what-to-the-slave-is-the-fourth-of-july/
LOCATION:MA
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SUMMARY:Long Hill House & Garden Tours
DESCRIPTION:Visit Long Hill’s breathtaking gardens and stately historic house for a guided tour. Enjoy the rich history of this grand country estate\, home of the Sedgwick family\, as you learn about the elegant lifestyle of wealthy Bostonians on the North Shore\, and the artisans who created it. The tour takes you through the Federal-style house and the spectacular gardens\, with terraces\, statues\, fountains\, and pagodas\, each section filled with unique perennial flowers from around the world. Highlights of the tour include a room filled with stunning 19th century Chinese wallpaper\, the evolution of the stunning Sedgwick gardens\, and the hidden connection between the house and an old Southern antebellum mansion. \nPlease dress appropriately for the weather. Sturdy\, comfortable shoes are recommended. Meeting point for the tour is in front of the Main House by the copper beech tree. \nSpace is limited. \nLong Hill House & Garden Tours run most Saturdays and Sundays April through the end of September. Please check the calendar for specific dates or any cancellations. \nPlease note that Long Hill House & Garden Tours will not be running on the following dates:\nSunday April 20\, 2025\nSaturday May 10\, 2025\nSaturday June 26\, 2025\nSaturday September 27\, 2025\nSunday September 28\, 2025 \nRefunds for this event must be requested 7 days prior to the date of the event. In the event of cancellation\, you will be notified via the email address you used to register and refunded in full within 14 business days. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. \nMembership: To locate information about your Membership\, including Member ID\, expiration date\, and more please visit: https://tickets.thetrustees.org/membership. \nTickets: To look up your tickets or re-send an email confirmation\, please visit: https://tickets.thetrustees.org/orders \nCost\nMember Adult: $12;\nMember Child: $6;\nNonmember Adult: $20;\nNonmember Child: $10;
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/long-hill-house-garden-tours/2025-07-06/
LOCATION:Long HIll\, 576 Essex Street\, Beverly\, 01915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Historical
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SUMMARY:The Shape of Things at The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
DESCRIPTION:Juried by Adria Arch\nOpening Reception: Sunday\, June 8\, 2025\, 5pm-7pm \nGallery Hours: Thursday-Sunday\, 12pm-5pm\nThe Cultural Center at Rocky Neck\, Gloucester \nThe Shape of Things\, juried by Adria Arch\, features 17 artists from the greater Boston region: Mary Bablitch\, Steven Cabral\, Cyrille Conan\, Monica DeSalvo\, Carin Doben\, Barbe Ennis\, Bette Frank Leahy\, Roberta Nigro Hall\, Nancy Harrod\, L.Marie Lamarche\, Ellen Liner\, David McCoy\, Laura Menucci\, Kimberly Quint\, Allison Tanenhaus\, Amantha Tsaros\, and Leslie Zelamsky. The 47 pieces in the exhibition include paintings\, mixed media\, sculpture and video\, all of which utilize the fundamental design element of shape as a defining component of the work. \nLecture: The Shape of Abstraction: Tracing a Visual Revolution\, Wednesday\, June 25\, 7pm\nJoin Boston artist and educator Adria Arch for a dynamic visual presentation tracing the evolution of abstract art. From early pioneers like Hilma af Klint and Kandinsky to contemporary innovators\, Arch’s talk explores how abstraction broke from tradition to express deeper emotional and intellectual ideas. Special focus is given to women artists whose contributions have often been overlooked. Discover how today’s artists continue to push the boundaries of this ever-evolving visual language. \nThis lecture is offered in conjunction with The Shape of Things\, on view at The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck\, June 5 – July 13\, 2025. \nFeature image: Monica DeSalvo\, Acceleration; Leslie Zelamsky\, Le Point de Departure; Roberta Nigro Hall\, Ruin in Bloom; Allison Tanenhaus\, Colobara
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/the-shape-of-things-at-the-cultural-center-at-rocky-neck/2025-07-06/
LOCATION:The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck\, 6 Wonson Street\, Gloucester\, M\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:The Firebird Pops Orchestra: From Sea to Shining Sea
DESCRIPTION:*Rain or Shine. \nPerformance: 6:30 pm / Doors: 6:00 pm. \nCelebrate Independence Day weekend with a moving musical journey across the American landscape—from its Indigenous roots to the many cultures that have shaped its sound. Set against the backdrop of the Atlantic at the historic Hammond Castle Museum\, this outdoor performance features a rich blend of The Firebird Pops strings and brass\, led by conductor Brendan J. Kenney. \nThe program includes a special appearance by Elke Jahns-Harms\, making her Firebird debut on Native American flutes. Returning vocalists Fred C. VanNess\, Jr.\, and Mara Bonde join us once again to bring powerful and poignant selections to life. \nEnjoy this celebration of heritage\, unity\, and freedom\, right by the sea.\nPlease note: There are no assigned seats.\nLight refreshments will be available for purchase. In the event of inclement weather\, this performance will occur in the Great Hall. \n*This ticket grants you access to the Firebird Pops Orchestra performance\, which will be held outside on the ocean-facing lawn\, as well as access to the Museum Shop. At the time of this event\, the Museum will be closed to tours. If concert ticket holders wish to tour Hammond Castle Museum prior to 2:30pm on the day of their ticketed performance\, Self-Guided Tour tickets may be purchased in the Museum Shop at a 20% discount. Proof of purchase of the Sea to Shining Sea performance will be required. The Museum and Museum Shop close promptly at 3:30pm. \nAll proceeds from this program support additional programs and ongoing Museum restorations.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/the-firebird-pops-orchestra-from-sea-to-shining-sea/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Music,Outdoor Recreation,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Cape Ann Big Band Free Concert
DESCRIPTION:Free Lawn Seating in Stage Fort Park in Gloucester \nCarlos Menezes Jr’s BrassFed Nation is a horn-driven groove machine with a unique sound incorporating the styles and traditions of early jazz\, New Orleans funk & soul\, rhythm & blues\, calypso\, and Jamaican ska! \nFounded in 2013\, The BrassFed Nation is dedicated to the advancement of horn-driven music through exposure and outreach in both education and local musical culture! The collective features 4 unique ensembles; Cape Ann Big Band\, The Jambalaya Horns\, DubToneBeat\, and The 11-Piece DubTone Orchestra – all striving to inspire and connect musicians of all ages through private studio lessons\, performances\, workshops\, and interactive clinics.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/cape-ann-big-band-free-concert/
LOCATION:Stage Fort Park\, 24 Hough Ave\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Davd L. Benjamin Music":MAILTO:David@DavidLBenjamin.com
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SUMMARY:Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents One Act Wonders
DESCRIPTION:Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents “One-Act Wonders”\, a program of four modern one-act plays exploring boundaries\, loyalties\, and the absurdities of life. The program will run for four performances only\, at Gloucester Stage Theater\, April 17th (7:30pm) 18th (7:30pm)\, and 19th (3pm + 7:30pm). Tickets are $28.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/cape-ann-shakespeare-troupe-presents-one-act-wonders/2025-07-06/
LOCATION:Gloucester Stage\, 267 East Main St.\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T223000
DTSTAMP:20250602T182628Z
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SUMMARY:Zach Nugent's Dead Set
DESCRIPTION:07/6/2025\n6:30pm doors / 7:30pm show\nReserved Rail Seats: $35 General Admission Standing: $25\n18+\, Positive I.D. Required \nDead Set is more than just a cover band; they are an extraordinary ensemble that brings the Grateful Dead’s timeless music to life with remarkable precision and passion. \nLed by the incomparable Zach Nugent\, Dead Set’s uncanny ability to channel the spirit of Jerry Garcia is nothing short of astounding. Nugent’s virtuosic guitar work captures Garcia’s essence\, enchanting audiences with spellbinding solos and breathtaking improvisations. The band’s tight-knit chemistry and unwavering dedication ensure that every note resonates with the same magic that made the Grateful Dead legendary. \nExperience a musical journey like no other as Dead Set transports you through the ethereal realms of the Dead’s extensive catalog. From the cosmic explorations of “Dark Star” to the uplifting anthems of “Sugar Magnolia\,” every song is delivered with unwavering authenticity and a contagious enthusiasm that will leave you dancing and singing along all night long. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary celebration of Jerry Garcia’s enduring legacy. Get your tickets now and immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind experience that will ignite your soul and create memories to last a lifetime.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/zach-nugents-dead-set-2/
LOCATION:The Cut\, 177 Main Street
\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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