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SUMMARY:Bubbles & Books Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday morning in July & August for Bubbles and Books on our seaside lawn! \nBubbles and Books is so much more than just storytime. It’s a seaside bubble party featuring stories\, music\, crafts\, a light snack & even an outdoor scavenger hunt. \nDoors open at 10:00 am\, with bubbles and a craft\, then the story & snacks begin about 10:20 am. We recommend you bring a cozy blanket for your little one to cuddle on while we enjoy the storybooks on the lawn. After storytime\, enjoy more bubbles and end the morning with a kid-friendly scavenger hunt in front of the Museum. \nDon’t forget sunscreen\, and we encourage little ones to come dressed in their favorite crown\, cape\, or whatever makes them feel magical! \nTickets for this event are $10 for ages 8 to adults\, and kids ages 7 and under are only $5. Hammond Castle Museum Member savings apply. \nWe recommend that you arrive 15 minutes early to allow enough time for the walk from the parking lot down to the Museum\, then for the check-in process and the walk to the lawn. There are many stairs throughout the campus and inside the Museum. Strollers are not allowed in the Museum or on the Museum Grounds\, and oversized baby carriers are not permitted in the Museum due to the many narrow passageways. \nThis ticket grants you access to the Bubbles & Books program\, which will be held on the ocean-facing lawn. If you wish to tour the Museum after this program\, ticket holders may purchase Self-Guided Tour tickets in the Museum Shop at a 20% discount. Little ones 4 and under enjoy FREE admission to guided and self-guided tours! \nRain or Shine. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. All proceeds from this program will support the restoration and preservation of the Museum.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/bubbles-books-storytime/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Family,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:A Slice of History
DESCRIPTION:This Wednesday is our Civic Season “Slice of History” celebration. 🍕 \nJoin us on Wednesday\, July 1 for Free First Wednesday as we bring together history\, civics\, hands-on activities\, and a nostalgic pizza party atmosphere. \nVisitors can make Freedom Quilt squares\, participate in Civic Season activities\, and enjoy a fun\, welcoming way to learn something new together. \nA guest speaker\, Jason Gulai\, Director of the Endicott Center for Civic Participation\, with be present to lead a family-friendly conversation around civics\, what it can look like to be an active member of society\, and what our part looks like. There will be 2 sessions of this discussion at 4:15 PM & 5:15 PM. \nHistory\, civics\, and pizza. We hope to see you there. \n#CivicSeason #CivicSeason2026 #WenhamMuseum #Juneteenth #FourthOfJuly #America250 #MadeByUs #Youth250 #NorthShoreMA #HamiltonWenham #HistoryForFamilies #MuseumLearning
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/a-slice-of-history/
LOCATION:Wenham Museum\, 132 Main St.\, Route 1A\, Wenham\, MA\, 01984\, United States
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SUMMARY:Birdseye Rooftop Live Music Access
DESCRIPTION:Bringing live music every Sunday-Thursday on the Birdseye Rooftop at Beauport Hotel with craft cocktails and unbeatable views. \nElevate your weeknight above Gloucester Harbor. Join us on the Birdseye Rooftop for live music by Dis N Dat Band\, handcrafted cocktails\, and golden hour views stretching from the working waterfront to downtown Gloucester\, all paired with relaxed rooftop vibes and a sunset soundtrack to carry you into the evening. Slip into the pool or unwind in the hot tub as the sun sets and the evening settles in. This is your midweek moment\, six stories above it all. \nRooftop Evening Pass begins at 6:00PM. Swimsuits encouraged. \nThis event is 21+ adults only. General Admission starts at $20 and does not include food and beverage. *Complimentary to hotel guests \nTickets are non-refundable. Events are rain or shine unless the rooftop closes due to inclement weather. Any closure decisions are made by Beauport management at 2:00PM the day of the event; guests will be notified by email.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/birdseye-rooftop-live-music-access/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:Beauport Hotel Gloucester\, 55 Commercial Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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SUMMARY:Delirium Musicum
DESCRIPTION:Delirium Musicum is a thrilling chamber orchestra acclaimed for its bold programming\, period-inspired performance\, and electrifying\, genre-crossing spirit. With members from nine countries\, the ensemble swept all five categories in the 2025 San Francisco Classical Voice Audience Choice Awards\, earning recognition as one of today’s most exciting and innovative ensembles. \nPROGRAM\nPROKOFIEV: Romeo and Juliet: Montagues and Capulets *\nSAINT-SAËNS: Danse Macabre *\nG. SMITH: Cactus Yucca Scrub\nSATIE: Gnossienne N.1 *\nRICHTER: The Four Seasons Recomposed: Summer\nIntermission\nGLASS: Echorus\nSCHUBERT: Erlkönig *\nMONTGOMERY: Banner for Solo String Quartet and String Orchestra\nVIVALDI: The Four Seasons: Winter \n*Piece arranged for Delirium Musicum by Gianluca Bersanetti \n“Virtuosic and versatile…“This exciting young ensemble is a step ahead\, ready for anything.” -Los Angeles Times \nFounded in 2018 by violin virtuoso Etienne Gara\, Delirium Musicum is a Los Angeles–based string ensemble that channels the artistic excellence\, energy\, and leadership of a new generation of musicians. Drawing inspiration from the city’s vibrant cultural mosaic and boundary-bending spirit\, the ensemble forges a distinctive musical identity shaped by diversity\, spontaneity\, and bold artistic curiosity. Its members represent nine countries across four continents\, and their programs juxtapose music from across eras and styles\, creating performances that invite audiences into deeply human and immediate musical experiences. \nPraised as “ferocious and rhythmically mesmerizing” by San Francisco Classical Voice\, Delirium Musicum is widely recognized for its out-of-the-box programming and electrifying live performances. Los Angeles Times critic Mark Swed describes the group as “a step ahead\, ready for anything—virtuosic and versatile.” Through concerts\, tours\, recordings\, and multimedia projects\, the ensemble reaches audiences of wide-ranging backgrounds and musical tastes. \nDelirium Musicum’s debut album\, Seasons\, was released on Warner Classics in April 2023 to international acclaim. Critics across Europe praised the ensemble’s intensity\, urgency\, and ability to connect deeply with listeners\, with Diapason noting the group’s energy and tension in its vivid interpretations. Recent projects include Treelogy\, a three-part collaborative work with composers Billy Childs\, Steven Mackey\, and Gabriella Smith\, commissioned by The Soraya and premiered in Los Angeles in 2023. Inspired by California’s Joshua trees\, sequoias\, and redwoods devastated by wildfires\, the project was hailed by the Los Angeles Times as “a sublime\, classical ode to California’s redwoods\, sequoias and Joshua trees.” \nCommunity engagement is central to Delirium Musicum’s mission. During the pandemic\, Gara and violinist YuEun Kim launched MusiKaravan\, traveling the West Coast in a 1971 VW bus to perform socially distanced concerts for diverse communities. The project evolved into an award-winning streaming series and continues today. The ensemble also presents Baby Concerts\, developed with USC’s Brain and Creativity Institute\, offering interactive musical experiences for infants\, toddlers\, and caregivers. \nDelirium Musicum has received numerous honors\, including a Global Music Awards Silver Medal\, and in 2025 swept all five categories in the San Francisco Classical Voice Audience Choice Awards\, affirming its place as one of today’s most exciting and innovative ensembles.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/delirium-musicum/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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