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SUMMARY:Homeschool Scholars: Seasonal Rhythms
DESCRIPTION:Join us in October for weekly homeschool programs exploring the seasonal rhythms of the trails\, woodlands\, farm fields\, and coastlines of the Crane Estate and Appleton Farms! October is a great time to see how nature is changing and getting ready for winter. Participants will explore the coastline\, trails\, and woodlands of The Crane Estate & Appleton Farms\, while making observations\, taking measurements\, and learning how scientists study nature as the seasons change. \nThis is a drop-off program that is open to ages 5-11 and will include small group work specialized activities based on age and peer mentoring opportunities between age groups. \nThe class takes place rain or shine\, with as much time spent outdoors as possible. Students should arrive dressed for the weather and bring a lunch and water bottle. \nHomeschool Scholars: Seasonal Rhythms- This 4-class series program takes place on Thursdays from 9am-12pm on October 1\, 8\, 15\, & 22. \nCrane Estate: October 1 & 15\nAppleton Farms: October 8 & 22\nTuition for the 4 classes is $275 for Trustees Members and $325 for nonmembers. Registration covers all listed session dates.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/homeschool-scholars-seasonal-rhythms/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:Appleton Farms\, 219 County Road\, Ipswich\, MA\, 01938\, United States
CATEGORIES:class,Family,Outdoor Recreation,Seasonal
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Trustees":MAILTO:CastleHill@thetrustees.org
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Scholars: Stories of the Farm & Coast
DESCRIPTION:Join us in October & November for weekly homeschool programs exploring the stories of The Crane Estate & Appleton Farms. Participants will learn the stories of the many people & animals who have lived here over the years from Indigenous farmers & fishers\, to European colonists\, to local & invasive plant & animal species. Through inquiry and hands-on investigation we will learn what makes the Crane Estate & Appleton Farms special to their many residents & visitors\, including you! \nThis is a drop-off program that is open to ages 5-11 and will include small group work specialized activities based on age and peer mentoring opportunities between age groups. \nThe class takes place rain or shine\, with as much time spent outdoors as possible. Students should arrive dressed for the weather and bring a lunch and water bottle. \nHomeschool Scholars: Stories of the Farm & Coast- This 4-class series program takes place on Thursday mornings from 9am-12pm on October 29\, November 5\, 12\, & 19. \nCrane Estate: October 29 & November 12\nAppleton Farms: November 5 & 19
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/homeschool-scholars-stories-of-the-farm-coast/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:Appleton Farms\, 219 County Road\, Ipswich\, MA\, 01938\, United States
CATEGORIES:class,Cultural,Family,Historical
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Trustees":MAILTO:CastleHill@thetrustees.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T133000
DTSTAMP:20261019T151606Z
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SUMMARY:Artful Conversations: John Sloan’s “Scavenger Rocks”
DESCRIPTION:Join Us Mid-Day for Artful Conversations \nTake a midday pause and experience one work of art in depth.\nArtful Conversations are informal\, docent-led gallery experiences that invite visitors to slow down\, look closely\, and engage in thoughtful conversation. Each session features a work of art or object that is new to view—whether a recent acquisition or a work newly installed in the galleries. \nThe program begins in the Education Room at our Downtown Campus with a brief introduction and visual context before moving into the galleries for an extended exploration of the featured work. Guided by observation\, curiosity\, and conversation\, participants are encouraged to share ideas\, consider different perspectives\, and discover new connections together. \nThis week for Artful Conversations \nThe program will offer an in‑depth look at John Sloan’s Scavenger Rocks\, a recent acquisition that deepens our understanding of the artist’s long-standing ties to East Gloucester. The presentation begins with a brief overview of Sloan’s stays at the Red Cottage from 1914 to 1918\, a formative period that shaped many of his most compelling Cape Ann paintings. From there\, the talk turns to the granite outcropping near Niles Beach\, drawing on contemporary photographic documentation to illuminate the site’s distinctive forms and its role in Sloan’s artistic process\, offering a vivid\, tangible link between the artwork and the landscape that inspired it. \nDan Duffy and his wife Helene have been Innkeepers at the Beech Tree B&B in Rockport for 16 years. In this capacity\, he takes pride in serving as an ambassador of goodwill for travelers from around the world. He is passionate about showcasing our region’s rich history\, geographical uniqueness\, and artistic treasurers. As a Cape Ann Museum docent\, Dan uses his experience connecting with visitors while deepening his own knowledge of the Museum and of the region’s vibrant social and cultural history.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/artful-conversations-john-sloans-scavenger-rocks/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cape Ann Museum":MAILTO:info@capeannmuseum.org
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SUMMARY:Puss N Boots w/ Norah Jones\, Sasha Dobson & Catherine Popper
DESCRIPTION:IN 2008\, NORAH JONES\, SASHA DOBSON\, AND CATHERINE POPPER FORMED PUSS N BOOTS. \nInitially it was a vehicle for Jones and Dobson to play music together and try new things\, with Popper joining on bass shortly after. The trio played various New York clubs\, with a repertoire anchored in Americana\, country\, folk\, pop and rock. The band became an outlet for Jones\, Dobson and Popper to switch instruments\, and allowed them to showcase a different side of themselves than in their various solo and side projects. \nIn 2013\, some five years after the group began playing\, they signed with Blue Note Records and set out to assemble their debut record. Comprised of originals and covers\, studio recordings and live performances\, that debut was called No Fools\, No Fun. Released in the summer of 2014\, it was supported by a tour of the U.S. \nIn 2019\, the trio took the stage at the MusiCares charity event honoring Person of the Year Award recipient Dolly Parton\, and performed Parton’s “The Grass Is Blue”. Later that year Jones\, Dobson\, and Popper released their holiday album Dear Santa\, followed by their 2nd full length album Sister in 2020.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/puss-n-boots-w-norah-jones-sasha-dobson-catherine-popper/
LOCATION:The Cabot\, 286 Cabot Street\, Beverly\, CA\, 01915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Cabot":MAILTO:info@thecabot.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T193000
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SUMMARY:Not So Faust
DESCRIPTION:Perhaps you are familiar with Goethe or Marlowe’s tales of “Faust\,” both brooding epics of a scholar who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for knowledge. As the title suggests\, this version is “Not So Faust!”. Jill Rogati (director) revisits the original story in the style of Commedia dell’arte – a traditional Italian form of theatre that uses masks\, physical comedy\, and playful improvisation to make a solemn subject incredibly silly. While philosophy and stern contemplation of the complex nature of humanity certainly have a place\, “Not So Faust!” seeks to show that loosening our belts and laughing at ourselves is just what the Doctor ordered.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/not-so-faust/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:Barrington Center for the Arts\, 255 Grapevine Road\, Wenham\, M\, 01984\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adams School of Music and the Arts":MAILTO:asma-events@gordon.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T213000
DTSTAMP:20261030T173006Z
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SUMMARY:Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents Laugh Out Loud
DESCRIPTION:Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe (CAST) kicks off its 2026-27 season with Laugh Out Loud. Shakespeare’s quote “Prepare for mirth\, for mirth becomes a feast.” aptly describes this feast of modern one-act comedies: Base Model Man and Who Ate the Cheetos? by Kevin Perrin of the Gloucester Writers Center\, and Black Comedy by Peter Shaffer. \nBase Model Man\, directed by Alexis Armstrong\, imagines a dealership where a woman shops for the perfect man with available upgrades such as “willing to share housework” and “actually listens”. Directed by Billy Lewand\, Who Ate the Cheetos? is an eight minute comedy in which a simple family mystery erupts into a full-blown courtroom style confrontation a la A Few Good Men. In the classic farce Black Comedy\, directed by Mark Efinger\, a young artist and his fiancée secretly furnish their apartment with a neighbor’s expensive antiques before meeting her intimidating military father. When the electricity fails and unexpected guests arrive – a suspicious neighbor\, a nervous spinster\, a talkative electrician\, and an old girlfriend—the comic chaos escalates. \nPerforming from November 5th-8th and 12th-15th\, all performances are at The Natti-Willsky Performance Center: Home of Gloucester Stage Company\, 267 East Main Street\, Gloucester. Showtimes are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 3:00pm. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the box office at 978-281-4433.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/cape-ann-shakespeare-troupe-presents-laugh-out-loud/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:Natti-Willsky Performance Center: Home of Gloucester Stage Company\, 267 East Main St.\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cultural,Theatre
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