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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-2/2025-10-05/
LOCATION:Hawthorne Hotel\, 18 Washington Sq. West\, Salem\, 01970\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T110000
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SUMMARY:Outdoor Hard Cider Bar & Free Live Music Series at Cider Hill Farm
DESCRIPTION:Every weekend at Cider Hill Farm farm brings FREE family-friendly live music on the main lawn from 12-3 pm and extended music on festival dates 11 am – 4 pm. Grab a drink from the Outdoor Hard Cider Bar 11 am – 4 pm on Saturdays and 12-4 pm on Sundays. \nFood – Grab lunch at the food truck 11 am – 4 pm and snacks in the farm store 8 am – 6 pm. Guest food trucks and vendors pop-ups regularly. \nPlay – Parking\, play areas and barnyard are always free and open 8 am – 6 pm daily. Bee observatory\, chickens and goats arrive mid-May. \nWeather – Music\, food truck and hard cider bar are weather dependent. We make decisions 8 am on the day of in case weather shifts overnight. Check website at 8:30 am.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/outdoor-hard-cider-bar-free-live-music-series-at-cider-hill-farm/2025-10-05/
LOCATION:Cider Hill Farm\, 45 Fern Avenue\, Amesbury\, M\, 01913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Arts,Fair/Festival,Family,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T160000
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SUMMARY:Ropes Mansion Self-Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Built in 1727 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places\, Ropes Mansion is recognized as one of New England’s most significant historic structures. Fans of the 1993 movie Hocus Pocus will also recognize it as “Allison’s house” – though the inside of the home did not appear in the film. Instead\, its decorations and furnishings reflect a renovation by sisters Sarah\, Mary and Eliza Ropes in the 1890s. Visitors can explore the mansion at their own pace with PEM Guides on hand to answer questions. \nVisits inside the mansion are $15 per person\, or $5 with the purchase of museum admission. Tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the Admissions desk inside the museum (161 Essex Street). Timed entries are at 15 and 45 minutes past the hour\, with only a limited number of people allowed in the house at a time. Visitors are requested to arrive 10 minutes before their entry time. The last entry of the day is at 3:15 pm. \nThe Ropes Mansion Garden is open to the public every day from dawn to dusk and is free to visit. Learn more about the house with PEM Walks.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/ropes-mansion-self-guided-tour/2025-10-05/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peabody Essex Museum":MAILTO:information@pem.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T170000
DTSTAMP:20250721T175709Z
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SUMMARY:Museum of Old Newbury Guided Tours - August\, September\, October\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our friendly\, knowledgeable tour guides share fascinating stories in each of the museum’s period rooms and galleries. \nYou will walk through this Federal-period house\, from its 1808 beginning as a ship captain’s home to its ownership by multiple generations of the Cushing family. See parts of the home as it was lived in\, as well as galleries featuring maritime trade\, the churches of Old Newbury\, and art works by Newburyport native Laura Coombs Hills. \nTours are on the hour\, 11-4pm\, Thursday – Sunday. Pre-order of tickets is encouraged as space cannot be guaranteed without tickets. Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour starts. \nTours are $10\, $8 for seniors\, $5 for those under 18. Free for members and residents of “Old Newbury ” but tickets should still be reserved here. See membership levels at : https://www.newburyhistory.org/membership. \nWe look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/museum-of-old-newbury-guided-tours-august-september-october-2025/2025-10-05/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Historical
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T120000
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SUMMARY:Vintage Base Ball
DESCRIPTION:It’s Base Ball\, 1864 style at Spencer Peirce Little Farm! These fun\, historically accurate games feature underhand pitching and no gloves are allowed. A ball bounced once and caught is an out! Snacks\, baseballs\, and cards are available for purchase. Come and see for yourself how this game was played in the 1860’s. The teams playing represent actual teams that played in New England during the 19th Century! \nGrass field seating: bring blankets and lawn chairs\nNo reserved seating\nWeather permitting\nThe Essex Base Ball Organization\, a non-profit “vintage” baseball group that plays baseball as it was played in the 19th century. We are based out of Newbury\, MA and have four teams in our organization the Essex Base Ball Club\, Lynn Live Oaks\, Lowell Base Ball Club\, and Newburyport Clamdiggers. One of our goals is to teach the history of baseball through games and demonstrations. In addition to playing a full schedule of games every summer\, we run youth clinics in which we teach children the evolution of the game through hands on activities; we also give lectures on baseball history at historical societies\, libraries\, and other civic organizations.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/vintage-base-ball/2025-10-05/
LOCATION:Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm\, 5 Littles Lane\, Newbury\, M\, 01951\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T120000
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SUMMARY:Navigating Art & Science | Exhibit at The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
DESCRIPTION:Navigating Art & Science\nCurated by Cynthia Roth\, Marge Rack\, and Ronda Faloon\nAugust 28 – October 13\nOpening Reception: Sunday\, September 14\, 4-6pm\nGallery Hours: Thursday-Sunday\, 12-5pm\nExhibiting Artists: Resa Blatman\, Daisy Braun\, Georgie Friedman\, Perri Lynch Howard\, Michelle Lougee\, Michelle Samour\, Jessica Straus\, and Christopher Volpe \nNavigating Art & Science featuring eight artists who are deeply involved in scientific inquiry and activism. While local scientists search for ways to help ocean species be more resilient to survive the rapidly changing marine environment\, these artists\, alert to the predicament\, are creating art with urgent messages for stewardship and action. \nThe exhibit coincides with a city-wide initiative STAND UP for Art & Science\, coordinated by Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute volunteers. \nWhile all the work in the exhibition has been created in response to human impact on the environment\, in addition\, several of the artists have been inspired by expeditions to the Arctic Circle and Greenland and residencies in marine laboratories on Cape Ann and beyond. The seven-week exhibit shows how art can transform the impact and implications of science into something concrete\, visible and personal. \nRelated Events\nThe public is invited to celebrate Navigating Art & Science at the Opening Reception on Sunday September 14\, 4–6pm. \nMark your calendars for exhibition-related programming at the Cultural Center:\nSeptember 7\, 7pm: A sneak preview of Ken Riaf’s new play\, Copy and Acknowledge read by Lanes Coven actors \nSunday\, September 28 at 4:00pm: Ocean of Uncertainty: an artists’ panel discussion on moderated by artist and writer\, Chris Volpe
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/navigating-art-science-exhibit-at-the-cultural-center-at-rocky-neck/2025-10-05/
LOCATION:The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck\, 6 Wonson Street\, Gloucester\, M\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cultural,Exhibit
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SUMMARY:Sinister Streets: Witch Trials\, Murders & Literary Legends
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour featuring architectural treasures from PEM’s collection! The only walking tours in Salem that offer entry into historic buildings\, PEM’s tours cover five centuries of happenings and characters from Witch City\, including the infamous trials of 1692. \nSinister Streets: Witch Trials\, Murders and Literary Legends starts by painting the picture of life in 1692 by examining the Gardner-Pingree House. The killing of Joseph White gripped Salem and the country in 1830 with its brawling brothers\, custom-built murder weapons\, conspiring family members and a body that was autopsied three times. Follow PEM’s expert guides into the room where it happened – if you dare! \nThis is an indoor/outdoor tour. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. We’ll see you rain or shine! \nThis tour involves walking around 0.5 miles\, standing on hard surfaces and the use of stairs. Historic structures are not ADA accessible. Strollers may be used on the tours\, but may not be brought into any of the historic structures. Historic houses may include areas of low lighting and uneven surfaces. Assisted listening devices are available\, and tour guides will use microphones. \nYou can also follow our expert guides on Brick by Brick: Salem’s Hidden Architectural Stories for an in-depth look at architecture across downtown Salem\, from a millionaire’s mansion to a working-class sailor’s house.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/sinister-streets-witch-trials-murders-literary-legends/2025-10-05/
LOCATION:Peabody Essex Museum\, East India Square\, 161 Essex Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T160000
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SUMMARY:Bonsai Workshop at Granite Coast Brewing Company
DESCRIPTION:Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends\, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot\, prune\, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive\, or we’ll replace it. \nThis workshop will be hosted at Granite Coast Brewing Company. Granite Coast Brewing Company looks to provided innovative\, creative\, historical\, and collaborative beer. It is at the heart of they we are and they look forward to serving you for years to come. \nUnder 21 policy: Please contact Granite Coast Brewing Company for details regarding underage entry \nFor more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes\, visit our website at: https://bonsaibar.com/products/granite-coast-brewing-company
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/bonsai-workshop-at-granite-coast-brewing-company-5/
LOCATION:Granite Coast Brewing Company\, 77B Main St\, Peabody\, M\, 01960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T163000
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SUMMARY:Anna Geniushene\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Anna Geniushene catapulted to international attention as the silver medalist at the 2022 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition\, where her powerful\, nuanced playing and magnetic stage presence captivated audiences and critics alike. \nPROGRAM \nR.Schumann: Forest Scenes\, Op.72\nC.Debussy: Estampes L.108\nIntermission\nGlinka: Variations on a Theme of Mozart\nTchaikovsky: Variation Op.19 No.6 F major\nKreisler-Rachmaninov: Liebeslied\, Liebesfreud
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/anna-geniushene-piano/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T170000
DTSTAMP:20251003T133544Z
CREATED:20251003T133544Z
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SUMMARY:ARTIST TALK: Does Art Have to be an Object? | Deborah Read\, Goetemann Artist-in-Residence
DESCRIPTION:Join Gloucester-based artist Deborah Read at her Artist Talk for an engaging conversation about her art\, process\, and experience as this year’s Goetemann Artist-in-Residence at Rocky Neck Art Colony. Read poses the question: “does art have to be an object?” \nRead’s interdisciplinary practice—spanning installation\, performance\, writing\, and collaborative projects—challenges the notion that art must be an object. As co-founder of Gallery RAG and the international foundation Art+Everywhere\, she has created platforms that dissolve boundaries between artist and audience\, centering collaboration\, care\, and mutual support. \nDuring her residency this October\, Read embraces art as a public process of listening\, generating\, and sharing. “The question is never just ‘what did I make\,’ but ‘what did we generate together?’” she notes. Her work invites us to see generosity as generative—enriching lives\, spaces\, and even economies. \nOther related events:\nOpen Studios — October 27 & 29 from 12-2 PM at Gallery RAG (37 Rocky Neck Ave\, Gloucester)\nCulminating Talk — October 30 at 6 PM at Gallery RAG (37 Rocky Neck Ave\, Gloucester)
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/artist-talk-does-art-have-to-be-an-object-deborah-read-goetemann-artist-in-residence/
LOCATION:Cove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930
CATEGORIES:Arts,Lecture/Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T170000
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SUMMARY:Hocus Pocus w/ Live Commentary
DESCRIPTION:“Hocus Pocus” fans will go “amuck” for this unique screening event full of behind the scenes anecdotes! \nActors Vinessa Shaw (“Alison”)\, Omri Katz (“Max”)\, Larry Bagby (“Ice”)\, Tobias Jelenik (“Jay”) and Jason Marsden (voice of “Binx”) will be watching along with you and providing live commentary! They will conjure a pre-show Q&A and perhaps a little bit of extra “magic!” Get tickets now “before it’s curtains – they evaporate – cease to exist!”
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/hocus-pocus-w-live-commentary-2/
LOCATION:The Cabot\, 286 Cabot Street\, Beverly\, CA\, 01915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T213000
DTSTAMP:20250414T140009Z
CREATED:20250414T140009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T140009Z
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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/2025-10-05/
LOCATION:Gloucester Stage\, 267 East Main St.\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Theatre
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