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SUMMARY:Spring BloomFest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the start of Spring at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens with a celebration of bulbs at our Spring BloomFest weekend! Stroll through our beautiful gardens with budding tulips\, blooming trees\, daffodils\, and other spring bulbs while enjoying the crisp spring air and soundscape serenades. \nDuring this festival style event\, visitors will have access to the gardens and the opportunity to participate in our daily activities included as part of your admission. These include: \nLittle Sprout Kids Korner (kids activities and craft station)\nLittle Sprouts in the Garden Education Cart\nSelf-Guided Historic House Tours (available 10:30AM-4:30PM)\nNature Scavenger Hunt\nYard Games in our Event Lawn\nStoryWalk® in Helen’s Meadow\nMother nature can be tricky\, so we appreciate your understanding that the bulbs bloom on their own timeline! Check our social media to get up to date “bloom reports”. \nIn addition to our daily offerings\, we will be hosting a number of workshops and specialty tours at the property during Spring BloomFest event including: \nSpring BloomFest: Growing a Pesticide Free Garden Workshop\nSpring BloomFest: Designing with Spring Bulbs\nSpring BloomFest: Garden and Bulb Tour\nSpring BloomFest: Morning Yoga in the Gardens\nSpring BloomFest: Tea & Tour\nIf you have signed up for one of these events\, no additional admission ticket is necessary. \nParking is located at our new entrance\, showcasing contemporary gardens and our Garden Gateway Visitor Orientation Center at 153 Chickering Rd.\, North Andover MA. \nPre-registration is required. Tickets will not be sold on site. Ticket time represents your arrival window. \nRefunds for this event must be requested 7 days prior to workshop. 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.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/spring-bloomfest/
LOCATION:Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens\, Chickering Road 153\, North Andover\, M\, 01845\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tulip Fest at Cider Hill Farm (May 2-3 & 9-10)
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy blooming orchard walks\, hard cider bars\, free live music\, food truck and fitness events\, family activities\, pop-up events and cut-your-own tulips. Important: Pre-purchased online tickets required for cut-your-own tulips. Limited tickets are available for the best possible experience for all. Tickets will go live in late April or early May as we monitor the field. See FAQs: https://www.ciderhill.com/tulipfest
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/tulip-fest-at-cider-hill-farm-may-2-3-9-10/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Cider Hill Farm\, 45 Fern Avenue\, Amesbury\, M\, 01913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Culinary/Tastings,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:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T192931Z
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SUMMARY:Newburyport Art participates in the city's annual Artwalk
DESCRIPTION:The Newburyport ArtWalk on Saturday\, May 2nd\, from 10am-5pm\, is a FREE\, self-guided tour that enables art enthusiasts to easily discover and explore Newburyport’s many wonderful art galleries. This art tour guides participants on an art adventure through Newburyport’s Historic District and also includes a few hidden gems just beyond downtown. In conjunction with the ArtWalk\, many local galleries showcase special exhibitions\, host engaging art discussions and live demonstrations. To learn more about the events being hosted on May 2nd\, visit nbptartwalk.com
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/newburyport-art-participates-in-the-citys-annual-artwalk/
LOCATION:Newburyport Art Association\, 65 Water St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Kids Photo Op at Witch Pix
DESCRIPTION:A kid-only witchy portrait session offering four fun styles for a quick\, imaginative Salem experience. For a limited time\, young visitors can enjoy a brief witchy portrait designed for vacation fun in Salem. Children pick one of four signature styles—Graveyard Magic\, Crystal Ball Witchery\, 1692 Glamour\, or Earth Witch—and step into character with simple costume pieces. The session blends creativity\, history\, and play\, producing a small gallery of expressive images.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/kids-photo-op-at-witch-pix/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Witch Pix\, 172 Essex St\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Photography,School Vacation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Witch Pix":MAILTO:manager@witchpix.com
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SUMMARY:Seasonal Saturday Tours!
DESCRIPTION:Guided tours of the Museum of Old Newbury’s 1808 Federal-style home\, offered Saturdays this winter. History comes alive on every floor!\nNEW! Fall and Winter Guided Tours at the Museum of Old Newbury \nBeginning in mid-October\, 2025\, the Museum of Old Newbury will open its doors for guided tours every Saturday. Tours begin on the hour from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (last tour departs at 3:00 p.m.). Please note: certain dates are excluded\, and tours are weather permitting. \nStep back in time as your knowledgeable guide leads you through two floors of our 1808 brick Federal-style home\, where every room is filled with objects\, stories\, and memories of Old Newbury. Along the way\, you’ll hear tales of the families who lived here\, discover treasures from our collection\, and gain new insight into the rich history of Newburyport and the surrounding area. \nWhether you’re a first-time visitor or a longtime resident\, this is your chance to experience the museum in a whole new way—through a carefully curated\, guided experience designed to bring history to life.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/seasonal-saturday-tours/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical
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SUMMARY:From the Deep: A Downtown Gloucester Arts Party
DESCRIPTION:The Harbortown Cultural District is excited to present From the Deep: A Downtown Gloucester Arts Party on Saturday\, May 2\, 2026 from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Explore the depths of art and culture in the City of Gloucester during this free arts party. Over 25 unique cultural events will take place at cultural and business locations across the cultural district in Downtown Gloucester. \nEnjoy 7 art exhibitions\, 4 musical performances\, 3 video installations\, 2 live art demonstrations\, free kids activities\, a scavenger hunt\, and so much more! For a full schedule of video installations\, free art activities\, live art making\, gallery openings\, and more visit www.harbortownculturaldistrict.org.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/from-the-deep-a-downtown-gloucester-arts-party/
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Honoring 36 Years of The Writer’s Block with John Ronan
DESCRIPTION:The public is warmly invited to a special program on Saturday May 2\, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.\, celebrating 36 seasons of The Writer’s Block\, hosted by John Ronan\, and the gift of the program’s archives to the Cape Ann Museum. \nOrganized by the Cape Ann Museum\, the event will take place at the Janet and William Ellery James Center at CAM Green\, 13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester. Admission is $5 for CAM Members and $10 for non-members. Advance reservations are required and may be made at capeannmuseum.org. \nThe program will feature a panel of five past guests of The Writer’s Block\, who will join Ronan in reflecting on the show’s legacy and its enduring connection to the Cape Ann literary community.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/honoring-36-years-of-the-writers-block-with-john-ronan/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Green\, 13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk
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SUMMARY:6th Annual Kentucky Derby Party
DESCRIPTION:Reserve now for the Emerson Inn’s opening Derby Party by the Sea.\nMay 2 | 4:30–9 PM Live music\, cocktails\, dinner\, contests and raffles! Dress in your Derby best and celebrate under May’s full flower moon rising over the sea!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/6th-annual-kentucky-derby-party/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Emerson Inn":MAILTO:info@theemersoninn.com
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SUMMARY:The Great American Songbook – with a Modern Spin
DESCRIPTION:Cantemus Chamber Chorus\, with 41 members from across the North Shore\, will present two concerts in May titled “The Great American Songbook – with a Modern Spin.”  To salute the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence signing\, the program will include Great American Songbook standards from the early 20th century to newer entrants to the Songbook canon.  Beloved songs will include those by George Gershwin\, Irving Berlin\, Cole Porter\, Hoagy Carmichael\, Woody Guthrie\, Bob Dylan\, Otis Redding – and Prince! \nJoining Cantemus will be guest artist Miranda Russell and her five-piece combo.  Noted for interpreting music of the great songwriters of our day\, Russell and her band have been described as demonstrating “extraordinary range and genre-jumping versatility.”  Well-known to North Shore audiences and beyond\, Russell has performed in Europe\, and with numerous Boston area theaters\, including several seasons at Gloucester Stage Company. \nCantemus’ concerts will take place in Manchester-by-the-Sea on Saturday\, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Manchester-Essex Regional High School\, 36 Lincoln St.\, and in Newburyport on Sunday\, May 3 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church\, 166 High St. \nFor more information about the program and to purchase tickets\, visit www.cantemus.org/spring. Tickets may also be purchased at the door\, space permitting. Adults $30; College Students $10; 18 and under FREE. \nCantemus gratefully acknowledges sponsorship support from Eastern Bank and Rockland Trust\, and funding support from the Local Cultural Councils of Newbury\, Newburyport\, Rockport\, and West Newbury.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/the-great-american-songbook-with-a-modern-spin/
LOCATION:Manchester-Essex Regional High School\, 36 Lincoln St.\, Manchester\, MA\, 01944\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cantemus Chamber Chorus":MAILTO:press@cantemus.org
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SUMMARY:Rockport Music Presents Bre Kennedy
DESCRIPTION:Bre Kennedy is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter acclaimed for her introspective storytelling and evocative performances. Her work has been praised by Billboard\, Paste\, American Songwriter\, and featured on key Spotify playlists including New Music Friday and Today’s Singer-Songwriters.\nKnown for her powerful live shows\, she has headlined sold-out performances at Nashville staples like Exit/In\, The Basement East\, The Blue Room\, and supported artists such as NEEDTOBREATHE\, Stephen Wilson Jr.\, The Paper Kites\, Joy Oladokun and Sheryl Crow at the Ryman Auditorium. As a songwriter\, she has collaborated with industry standouts including Jake Wesley Rogers and Lori McKenna\, with whom she co-wrote the acclaimed track “Before I Have a Daughter.” Her forthcoming fourth studio album\, The Alchemist\, released on January 30th 2026 marks a new creative chapter—an unflinchingly honest and artfully crafted body of work shaped by personal growth\, emotional clarity\, and a renewed sense of purpose. \nCreated in collaboration with trusted co-writers including Melissa Fuller\, Ben West\, Michigander\, Hadley Kennary\, Micah Tawlks\, Cheyenna Rose\, Spencer Rabin\, Collin Pastore\, Jake Finch\, Wilson Bcbeath and John Stark\, the album is more than a collection of songs; it’s an intentionally crafted map home. Bre threads hope through the darker moments\, writing with the conviction of someone who knows that beauty can bloom from the hardest places. “I want to encourage people with my songs to see the flowers through the concrete\,” she says — and it’s this sentiment that’s the heartbeat of the album. \nBre has cemented herself as an artist to watch and one of the brightest voices out of the New Nashville music scene both on stage and in the writing room\, recently securing cuts with artists such as Lily Meola\, Willie Nelson\, Lukas Nelson\, Joy Oladokun\, Lori McKenna\, GAYLE\, Britney Spencer and Billy Raffoul.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/rockport-music-presents-bre-kennedy/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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