North of Boston

Deck The Halls Holiday Celebration at Hammond Castle Museum
2024-12-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-10 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | Hammond Castle Museum, 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Join us for the 2024 Holiday Season as we proudly present our sixth annual “Deck The Halls” holiday celebration! Delight in the enchanting ambiance of Christmas and White Birch trees, meticulously arranged garlands, festive wreaths, and the warm embrace of candlelight that will envelop you throughout your tour of the Hammond Castle Museum. Immerse yourself in a bygone era of opulent tranquility and holiday grandeur that promises to be unlike any other experience on the North Shore.

Newburyport Art presents the Members' Holiday Show
2024-12-03 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-04 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-05 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-06 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-07 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-08 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-10 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-11 11:00 - 17:00 | Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Newburyport Art (NAA) is thrilled to introduce the 2024 Members’ Holiday Show, featuring just over 100 works by Newburyport Art members. The exhibition is on view in the Sargent and Harston Galleries, running concurrently with the Holiday Gift Shop and Then & Now, a featured artist exhibition by Lance Hidy.
The Members Holiday Show is a highly-anticipated and much-loved exhibition by the Newbuyrport Art Members. Each artist could submit a maximum of one work to this exhibit, allowing the NAA to feature a large variety of member artwork! Artwork includes printmaking, sculpture, glass, mixed media, collage, oils, acrylic, photography and more.
In this exhibit you will find breathtaking landscapes, colorful abstracts, and a mix of winter, summer and fall scenes. With the work of over 100 contributing artists, visitors will find an impressive variety of media, styles, and techniques. Join artists and the community for an opening reception on Saturday, November 23rd from 4:00-6:00 PM.
The galleries are free and open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00am–5:00pm and Sunday from 1:00pm–5:00pm. Newburyport Art is closed on Mondays. The ground-floor Hills Gallery has an accessible entrance. More information, as well as an online gallery is available at newburyportart.org.

Story-Time & Craft Wednesday
2024-12-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Firehouse Center for the Arts, 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
NEW PROGRAM ALERT!! Summer is the PERFECT time for outdoor story time and craft making! This BRAND NEW family event is an extension of our Newburyport Arts and Culture Shanties Program and will take place each Wednesday in the Pop Up Park on Merrimac Street – where the Shanties are currently located. Come join the fun this Wednesday and see what it’s all about!
Running each Wednesday until August 21st from 10 AM-12 PM
Free of charge, but donations are welcome

Sketch Class with Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound at Hammond Castle Museum
2024-12-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Hammond Castle Museum, 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Classes are offered from 10:15 am to 12:15 pm on:
-Thursday, December 5
-Thursday, December 19
Classes are $25 each.
Hammond Castle Museum Member savings apply.
Sketch the halls during our Deck the Halls Holiday Celebration! Delight in the enchanting ambiance of White Birch & Christmas trees, meticulously arranged garlands, and festive wreaths, and lose yourself in your artistic flair as you sketch the interior of the Museum with Sue! Immerse yourself in a bygone era of opulent tranquility and holiday grandeur that promises to be unlike any other experience on the North Shore in this unique opportunity.
From stick figure doodlers to first-rate talents, join us for sketch class with Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound in Magnolia. All skill levels are welcome! This two-hour session includes a 30-minute beginner sketch lesson. All you need to bring is a sketchbook, pencils and an eraser. Please note: watercolors, pastels, oils, or acrylics are not permitted inside the Museum or anywhere on the grounds.

Newburyport Art presents Featured Artist: Christine Molitor Johnson
2024-12-06 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-07 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-08 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-10 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-11 11:00 - 17:00 | Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Newburyport Art (NAA) presents a featured artist exhibition by Christine Molitor Johnson, on view in the Hills Gallery. Christine has been painting for over 30 years and works in oils and pastels. Christine earned a BA from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA., an M.Ed Lesley University, Cambridge, MA, and has studied art under the guidance of various artists.
Christine’s art is inspired by “the beauty of the moment.” She writes that, “painting in the ‘plein aire’ is the idyllic creative environment for me. I enjoy capturing the nuances of nature and the luminosity of the landscapes, water and skies that surround me. Continually I am striving for an expressive and textured nature in my brushwork. Painting has become one of the most fulfilling and meaningful experiences in my life.”
Christine’s paintings can be found in private collections nationally in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Texas, Washington D.C., Chicago, Philadelphia, Florida, and throughout Massachusetts. She is also in private collections internationally in Bermuda, Ireland and England. When not at the easel, Christine enjoys time with her husband on the water and traveling to Europe and Maine. Christine is a retired Master Teacher from Kelley School in Newburyport. She also has been a board member of Community Service of Newburyport for 14 years, volunteers for OPArt in Newburyport, and is a member of the Newburyport Garden Club.
Running concurrently in the galleries is the Members’ Holiday Show, and Holiday Gift Shop. Join Christine for an opening reception on Friday, December 6th, form 5:00 – 7:00 PM.
The galleries are free and open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00am–5:00pm and Sunday from 1:00pm–5:00pm. Newburyport Art is closed on Mondays. The ground-floor Hills Gallery has an accessible entrance. More information, as well as an online gallery is available at newburyportart.org.
Founded in 1948, Newburyport Art is dedicated to promoting and exhibiting members’ work and to providing art education and access to the visual arts for the entire community.

Cantemus Presents "The Peace of Wild Things"
2024-12-06 19:30 - 20:30 | St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Beverly, 4 Ocean St., Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Cantemus Chamber Chorus, with 42 members from across the North Shore, will present three concerts in December that share “The Peace of Wild Things.” Inspired by the Animal Kingdom, this concert preserves some seasonal traditions, and goes beyond. The repertoire ranges from des Prez and Mendelssohn to contemporary composers Eric Whitacre and Craig Hella Johnson. Some pieces reflect on the grace and beauty of the natural world; some involve animals being personified or used as poetic symbols; and some mimic actual animal sounds!
The concerts will take place in three North Shore towns: In Beverly on Friday, December 6 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 4 Ocean St.; in Newburyport on Sunday, December 8 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 166 High St.; and in Gloucester on Sunday, December 15 at 4:00 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 10 Church St.
Cantemus’ Artistic Director Jason Iannuzzi said, “We are thrilled to present this expansive program of choral music from the 15th through the 21st century. The animal kingdom has provided a deep well of inspiration for poets and composers who have sought to capture their grace and beauty, as well as the seemingly human qualities of our fauna friends.”
For more information about the program and to purchase tickets, visit www.cantemus.org/concerts. Tickets may also be purchased at the door.
Cantemus gratefully acknowledges funding support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and from the Local Cultural Councils of Amesbury, Boxford, Essex, Ipswich, Marblehead, Newbury, and Newburyport. Cantemus participates in the Card to Culture program, a Mass Cultural Council initiative that offers reduced-price tickets to card holders.
Cantemus is a member of Chorus America, MASSCreative.org, and the Greater Boston Choral Consortium.

Children's Witch Hat Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel
2024-12-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Sq. West, Salem, 01970, United States
Children’s Witch Hat Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel
Activity Length: 30 minutes
Location: The Hawthorne Hotel 18 Washington Square West, Salem MA 01970 Second Floor, Pickman Room
Hosted By: This is a self-guided activity overseen by Good Witch Apprentices
Decorate a magical witch hat in the color of your choice with craft gems, stickers, ribbon, tulle and a charm.
Under age 4 may participate with the help of a supervising adult.
Ticket purchase only admits one (1) participating child.
Please note: Event ticket purchases are non-refundable at this time.

Silhouette Portraits
2024-12-07 09:30 - 16:00 | Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Route 1A, Wenham, MA, 01984, United States
Capture your child in silhouette! Portraits in Silhouettes will once again be at the museum this December. Reserve a time for a sitting on Saturday, December 7 between 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Each sitting is 15 minutes and each child must have their own time.
The cost is $79 per child and you receive two silhouettes of your child, one facing right and one facing left. Additional copies of portraits are $25 and may be purchased the day of the sitting. More than one child? Reserve two time slots back-to-back.
Jean Comerford is our silhouette artist and owner of Portraits in Silhouettes. Portraits In Silhouette is focused on bringing you original, personalized work, full of inventive detail and creative spark. Their silhouettes are never produced with a digital program, copied, or traced. You can expect a genuine, handcut, and individual portrait each time, with consideration for the subject’s character and those great details – capturing “what makes them who they are.” Whether that is a signature hairstyle, a cowlick, the way they hold their mouth, a bow-tie, or glasses, Portraits in Silhouettes love to bring out the personality in their portraits!
All cancellations made within four days of the program are nonrefundable unless your reserved sitting time can be resold.

CAMTalk: Umberto Romano and The New Deal
2024-12-07 15:30 - 16:30 | Cape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
with Susan Erony
Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 3:30PM
Janet & William Ellery James Center
CAM Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA
Free for members, $10 for non-members, pay upon arrival
Parking Reservation Required
Umberto Romano was commissioned to create works by the Federal Arts Program, a New Deal program. Romano and his work were larger-than-life, and his concern for the human condition was the focus of most if not all of his artwork. Susan Erony will present on Romano’s work for the Federal Arts Program.
Susan Erony is an artist in Gloucester, whose work focuses on issues of humanity. She has exhibited extensively in Europe, Canada, and United States, and her work is in numerous public and private collections. She has consulted with organizations on the relationship of art to society, written, taught, and lectured on art history and art, practice and organized exhibitions on subjects ranging from the use of artistic devices and creating prejudice to those showcasing, the work of one artist.
Image: New England Tragedy, oil on canvas, 1934. Collection Cape Ann Museum.

Winter Paint and Sip
2024-12-08 18:00 - 22:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
12/08/24
G.A Seating
6:00pm Doors / 6:30pm Start
21+, Positive I.D. Required. $45
Are you ready to dip your brushes into a world of color and creativity? This follow along Paint and Sip event is a perfect opportunity to explore your artistic talents in a fun and exciting way!
Come check out The Cut’s winter-themed Paint and Sip, hosted by Lannah Paints! We are so excited for this festive December evening, and hope to see you there!
Hosted in the venue. Drinks and food available for purchase.
