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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T120000
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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-2/2025-10-19/
LOCATION:Hawthorne Hotel\, 18 Washington Sq. West\, Salem\, 01970\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T140000
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SUMMARY:Sweet Halloween at Cider Hill Farm
DESCRIPTION:Break out those adorable costumes and get ready for a fun\, festive day on the farm! Sweet Halloween is a fan-favorite event held every October. This family-friendly\, not-so-spooky\, trick-or-treating experience is brimming with sweet treats and boo-tiful fall foliage! Enjoy hayrides\, food trucks\, costume contests\, games\, cider n’ donuts and free live music.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/sweet-halloween-at-cider-hill-farm/2025-10-19/
LOCATION:Cider Hill Farm\, 45 Fern Avenue\, Amesbury\, M\, 01913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Fair/Festival,Family,Holiday
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cider Hill Farm":MAILTO:events@ciderhill.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T170000
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SUMMARY:Hammers on Stone: The Granite Industry on Cape Ann
DESCRIPTION:For over a century\, the granite industry played a vital role in Cape Ann’s economy\, providing work for men from across New England and around the world\, generating profits for those fortunate enough to share in ownership of the region’s many quarries\, and contributing to the unique and authentic sense of place that characterizes Cape Ann today. On a broader scale\, the industry contributed significantly to building and transportation projects across our nation during a sustained period of growth and expansion. \nDrawing on the Cape Ann Museum’s extensive holdings of objects and archival materials related to the industry\, most of which were gifted to the Cape Ann Museum by historian Barbara Erkkila (1918-2013)\, Hammers on Stone will explore the history of the granite trade and its impact on the community. The exhibition will examine methods of harvesting\, cutting\, and finishing stone\, as well as how granite was transported from quarry to wharf and further afield. The exhibit will also explore the lives of those involved in quarrying and consider how the industry helped shape Cape Ann’s artistic landscape\, inspiring generations of artists to the present day. \nImage: Samuel Lewis Pullman (1900-1961)\, Quarryman Joe Boston\, 1930\, oil on canvas. Collection of the Cape Ann Museum\, Gloucester\, MA. Gift of Abner and Miriam (Pullman) Diamond\, 1994. (1994.036.001).
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/hammers-on-stone-the-granite-industry-on-cape-ann/2025-10-19/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Green\, 13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cape Ann Museum":MAILTO:info@capeannmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T160000
DTSTAMP:20250212T184903Z
CREATED:20250212T184903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T184903Z
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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/2025-10-19/
LOCATION:Cider Hill Farm\, 45 Fern Avenue\, Amesbury\, M\, 01913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Arts,Fair/Festival,Family,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cider Hill Farm":MAILTO:events@ciderhill.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T160000
DTSTAMP:20250922T191846Z
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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/2025-10-19/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peabody Essex Museum":MAILTO:information@pem.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T170000
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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/2025-10-19/
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:20251019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T153000
DTSTAMP:20250828T194154Z
CREATED:20250828T194154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T194154Z
UID:10022370-1760878800-1760887800@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Vanessa Marcil\, Rena Sofer “Brenda and Lois: Reunited for GH Fans”
DESCRIPTION:Vanessa Marcil\, Rena Sofer “Brenda and Lois: Reunited for GH Fans” – \nJoin two of daytime’s most popular actresses LIVE at OFF CABOT! \nVanessa Marcil and Rena Sofer\, longtime friends and co-stars from General Hospital\, bring the laughs and comradery to the stage. Many remember Vanessa Marcil from her tv stints on Beverly Hills 90210\, Las Vegas and of course\, General Hospital. She’s an icon in daytime television! \nRena Sofer currently reprising her role on General Hospital as the memorable “Lois Cerullo” is also known for her numerous TV appearances including Melrose Place. \nTheir friendship\, both on and off screen spans decades. They are also huge supporters of animal rescues and fostering. Join them for a fun-filled afternoon of laughter\, friendship\, GH stories\, and so much more as they reunite “Brenda” and “Lois” from “General Hospital\,” on stage. \nAll tickets include a meet and greet\, autograph and photo op!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/vanessa-marcil-rena-sofer-brenda-and-lois-reunited-for-gh-fans/
LOCATION:Off Cabot Comedy & Events\, 9 Wallis Street\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Off Cabot Comedy & Events":MAILTO:info@johntobinpresents.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T153000
DTSTAMP:20251021T145906Z
CREATED:20251021T145906Z
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SUMMARY:Wisdom Keeping: Abenaki Stories & Storytelling Traditions
DESCRIPTION:Traditional Native American storyteller and historian of European and Abenaki heritage\, Anne Jennison will give a performance of Traditional Abenaki stories at Appleton Farms in Ipswich\, MA. \nAppleton Farms sits on part of the land also known as Agawam\, within the traditional lands of the Pennacook Abenaki confederacy. The Abenaki Peoples have an ancient history and rich cultural heritage\, including a vast legacy of stories. Traditional Abenaki stories were\, and are\, meant for audiences of all ages – the entire community. The stories tell of the world’s creation\, the creation of the aki (the land)\, the nebi (the water)\, the first awaasak (animal people)\, the first alnobak (human beings)\, and teach us how to live in balance with one another. The stories are filled with action\, drama\, wonder\, and even moments of humor. \nIn this program\, Anne Jennison\, a traditional Northeast Woodlands Native American storyteller\, begins and ends her performance with a traditional song accompanied by her frame drum and – in between – shares some of these Abenaki stories in a way that is interactive as well as entertaining. Anne will also explain how the stories have been\, and continue to be\, passed down from one generation to the next as well as the role of storytelling and the storyteller within the context of Abenaki culture. \nAbout our Guest Performer: Anne Jennison is a traditional Native American storyteller. Anne’s storytelling skills have been polished by more than 30 years of experience sharing Indigenous lesson stories with audiences of all kinds. With Master Degrees in both Storytelling and History\, Anne also brings a wealth of cultural and historical knowledge to enrich her retelling of timeless Abenaki & Wabanaki stories. Anne is listed on the New Hampshire Traditional Artists Roster as a traditional Abenaki storyteller & craftsperson and on the New England Foundation for the Arts roster as a Teaching Artist and a Touring Artist. \nAnne is also the current Chair for the NH Commission on Native American Affairs and a member of the Indigenous NH Collaborative Collective (http://www.indigenousnh.com). Additionally\, she is an Affiliate Faculty member for the University of New Hampshire’s Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS) Minor\, a co-creator of the “People of the Dawnland” interpretive exhibit about the Abenaki/Wabanaki peoples as well as a consultant for the Abenaki Heritage Initiative at Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth\, NH. For more info: https://www.annejennison.com \nPlease join us at Appleton Farms for this celebration of indigenous heritage!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/wisdom-keeping-abenaki-stories-storytelling-traditions/
LOCATION:Appleton Farms\, 219 County Road\, Ipswich\, MA\, 01938\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Trustees %E2%80%94  Appleton Farms":MAILTO:appletonfarms@thetrustees.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T200000
DTSTAMP:20250926T151652Z
CREATED:20250926T151652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T151652Z
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SUMMARY:Bittersweet: Dessert and Dissent
DESCRIPTION:This presentation explores how ordinary men and women expressed their resistance to slavery through the boycott of goods such as sugar\, molasses\, cocoa\, coffee\, and spices. Throughout the evening\, guests will enjoy desserts that bring the history to life and learn about the cooking process\, including apple pie\, chocolate tart\, spice cake\, gingerbread\, and raisin cake.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/bittersweet-dessert-and-dissent/
LOCATION:Old Town Hall\, 32 Derby Square\, SALEM\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical,Lecture/Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T203000
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SUMMARY:Leo Kottke
DESCRIPTION:Legendary acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke is celebrated for his innovative fingerpicking\, dry humor\, and genre-blending sound. From early folk roots to collaborations with Phish’s Mike Gordon\, Kottke’s music spans blues\, classical\, and beyond. A two-time Grammy nominee\, he rose to fame with his Takoma and Capitol releases and remains a mesmerizing live performer. With storytelling charm and virtuosic skill\, Kottke continues to captivate audiences across generations.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/leo-kottke/
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:20251019T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T213000
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/2025-10-19/
LOCATION:Gloucester Stage\, 267 East Main St.\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T230000
DTSTAMP:20250811T165952Z
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SUMMARY:Jackie Venson
DESCRIPTION:Reserved Seating $25 + $6.95 service fee\, $30 + $6.95 service fee day of the show\nG.A. Standing $12.50 + $6.95 service fee\, $15 + $6.95 service fee day of the show\n7:00pm Doors / 8:00pm Show\n18+ / Positive I.D. Required \nHeralded as one of “Austin’s rising stars” by Rolling Stone and “an Austin legend in the making” by Forbes\, Jackie Venson has established herself as one of the most commanding performers to come out of Texas. An Austin native\, Venson has shared the stage with icons like Gary Clark Jr and Melissa Etheridge and even performed with Alanis Morissette and Lainey Wilson at the 2023 CMT Awards and in 2024 Venson was selected to perform as part of Rolling Stone’s Future of Music showcase at SXSW. \nVenson’s breakthrough album Joy received critical acclaim upon its release in 2019\, and while the pandemic stood in the way of touring plans for the next year\, Venson nonetheless found new levels of fame with her livestreaming presence throughout 2020\, which led to her landing the #9 position on Pollstar’s Top 50 Livestreamers list for the year and a booking on the legendary Austin City Limits. \nIn 2021 Venson collaborated with renowned producer Tim Palmer (Pearl Jam\, U2) on Love Transcends\, a love letter to Texas blues rock in all its forms. Venson followed that up with Evolution of Joy\, a reimagining of Joy that was created with help of producer Frenchie Smith (Toadies\, Jet)\, and the duo teamed up again for 2023’s Ghost in the Machine\, an electro funk\, jazz-infused guitar pop album that updates 2020’s Vintage Machine. Venson’s most recent album\, The Love Anthology\, came out in January 2025.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/jackie-venson/
LOCATION:The Cut\, 177 Main Street
\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Cut":MAILTO:info@thecutlive.com
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