Spoons are central tools in the human experience; they may very well be the first and last tools we use in this life. They also make great projects for beginner carvers, with their convex and concave surfaces and changing grain direction. In this course, students will learn about wood selection, grain orientation, spoon design and...
Guided tours of the Museum of Old Newbury’s 1808 Federal-style home, offered Saturdays this winter. History comes alive on every floor! NEW! Fall and Winter Guided Tours at the Museum of Old Newbury Beginning in mid-October, 2025, the Museum of Old Newbury will open its doors for guided tours every Saturday. Tours begin on the...
Rocky Neck Art Colony presents a dynamic three-day pop-up exhibition showcasing original work by junior and senior artists from Gloucester High School’s National Art Honor Society, in collaboration with Cape Ann Art Haven. Now in its fourth year, the program highlights students who demonstrate exceptional artistic talent, leadership, and community engagement. The exhibition features a...
In 2026, as part of the Salem 400+ initiative, PEM will present "Salem as Muse," a series of talks that highlight works represented in PEM’s collection. These programs will explore a diverse range of subjects that connect to the unique history and character of Salem, Massachusetts. Join us for the launch of "Salem as Muse”...
Each spring, on the first warm, rainy night, frogs and salamanders emerge and begin an extraordinary journey to the vernal pools where they breed. Go on a one-hour guided walk where you'll meet larger-than-life characters who bring the story of vernal pools to life—sharing fascinating facts, personal tales, and insights into this remarkable seasonal migration....
Follow us down the rabbit hole into a fantasy world of surreal experiences at the Marblehead Arts Association Spring Gala! “Through the Looking Glass” will be a celebration like no other with the galleries of the Hooper Mansion packed with creative and fanciful original art installations. Amid these imaginative surroundings and a themed “Through the...
Shakespeare introduces one of his most notorious villains in Richard III. Richard, the deformed youngest brother of the newly crowned King Edward, vows to his audience to “prove himself a villain.” Armed with unparalleled skills of persuasion and deceit, he murders and manipulates his way to the English throne. A strangely lovable villain, Richard easily...
Shakespeare introduces one of his most notorious villains in Richard III. Richard, the deformed youngest brother of the newly crowned King Edward, vows to his audience to “prove himself a villain.” Armed with unparalleled skills of persuasion and deceit, he murders and manipulates his way to the English throne. A strangely lovable villain, Richard easily...
DMTB is a celebration of the music of the Dave Matthews Band—your time machine to a funky ’90s tea party, when tape trading, big sing-alongs, and fearless musical exploration ruled the scene. Expect complex guitar riffs, soaring violin melodies, smooth sax lines, and explosive, adventurous drumming that bring that era back to life. Dedicated to...
