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Newburyport Art presents Featured Artist: Christine Molitor Johnson
2024-12-11 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-10 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-08 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Newburyport Art presents the Members' Holiday Show
2024-12-11 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-10 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-08 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.

Deck The Halls Holiday Celebration at Hammond Castle Museum
2024-12-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-08 10:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Story-Time & Craft Wednesday
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

Beauport Hotel Pack the Bus Toy Drive
2024-12-10 08:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-09 08:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-08 08:00 - 20:00 | Beauport Hotel Gloucester, 55 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Help brighten the holidays for local children by donating a new, unwrapped toy to our annual Pack the Bus Toy Drive! Let’s pack our Beauport Beach Bus with gifts that will make this holiday unforgettable for children in our community. Our Pack the Bus Toy Drive supports the Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund. The Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund is a collaboration between Action Inc., Pathways for Children, and Wellspring House that focuses on helping to ease the financial burden of the holidays for families living on Cape Ann. Your thoughtful contribution will make a big splash in our community, bringing joy to children who need it most. Learn More & Make a Cash Donation: https://bit.ly/3O84EdT

Seaport Grille Holiday Toy Drive
2024-12-10 08:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-09 08:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-08 08:00 - 20:00 | Seaport Grille, 6 Rowe Square, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Spread holiday cheer at Seaport Grille! Join us in giving back to children of local families in our community this season by donating a new, unwrapped toy to help brighten the holidays. Our Toy Drive supports Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund. The Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund is a collaboration between Action Inc., Pathways for Children, and Wellspring House that focuses on helping to ease the financial burden of the holidays for families living on Cape Ann. Together, we can make the holidays a little brighter! Learn More & Make a Cash Donation: https://bit.ly/3O84EdT

A Christmas Carol at North Shore Music Theatre
2024-12-09 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-12-08 19:30 - 21:30 | North Shore Music Theatre, Dunham Road 54, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
New England’s brightest holiday tradition is celebrating its 35th Anniversary! An original adaptation based on Charles Dickens’ classic novella, A CHRISTMAS CAROL is a musical ghost story following the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge (Played by David Coffee, joined once again by Cheryl McMahon as Mrs Dilber/Mrs. Fezziwig for their 30th production) through a series of strange and magical journeys, where he ultimately discovers the true spirit of the holiday season. Featuring dazzling special effects and traditional songs like “God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman,” “The Boar’s Head Carol,” and “We Wish You A Merry Christmas,” this award-winning production was created specifically for North Shore Music Theatre and has been seen by more than one million people since its debut in 1989.

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.

Lúnasa
2024-12-08 15:00 - 16:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Formed in 1997, Lúnasa has long been one of contemporary Irish music’s leading voices. Named after an ancient Celtic harvest festival in honour of the Irish god Lugh, the group that Folk Roots magazine once called an “Irish music dream team” was formed from members of some of Ireland’s greatest bands and over the years has proven its mettle time and again, having sold over a quarter of a million records and collaborated with notable artists outside the tradition such as Natalie Merchant and Mary-Chapin Carpenter. They have performed more than 2,000 shows across 36 countries including high-profile concert venues such as Carnegie Hall, The Hollywood Bowl, National Concert Hall (Dublin) and Paris Bercy, and many of the leading festivals such as Glastonbury, Womadelaide & Edmonton.
From the start, the band’s complex arrangements and unique sound reshaped the boundaries of traditional music and energized audiences the world over. Critical acclaim followed, The Irish Echo describing the band as the “the hottest Irish acoustic band on the planet”; MOJO magazine named the band “the new gods of Irish music,” adding that “nobody since the Bothies has wielded such a thrilling rhythmic underlay.” Billboard raved that “anybody who listens can’t help but find them contagious.”
Lunasa’s current lineup features: Trevor Hutchinson, who achieved fame as the bassist with the The Waterboys: piper Cillian Vallely was a member of Riverdance and recorded with Bruce Springsteen: Flute player Kevin Crawford, considered one of Ireland’s greatest flute players, was a member of Moving Cloud: award-winning ﬁddler Sean Smyth, who performed with Donal Lunny’s legendary Coolﬁn and accordionist Alan Kelly; Colin Farrell is a multiple award winning fiddler, who has toured with Project West, Grada and Michael McGoldrick: Guitarist Ed Boyd made a name for himself in the UK folkscene with bands such as Flook, Kate Rusby and Cara Dillon.

2024 HW Garden Club Winter Family Festival
2024-12-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Route 1A, Wenham, MA, 01984, United States
Join the Hamilton-Wenham Garden Club and the Wenham Museum for their second-ever Winter Family Festival! Celebrate the season with hot cocoa and crafts inspired by nature and classic New England holiday traditions.
Festival Activities
– Make a birdfeeder with pinecones, sun butter, and bird seed
– Decorate a clothespin reindeer
– Cut and decorate snowflakes, mittens, and people to decorate your home for the season
– Take your photo in our DIY Winter Wonderland photo booth
– Enjoy hot cocoa with mini marshmallows and candy canes
TICKETS
$5.00 Wenham Museum Member Child
FREE Wenham Museum Member Adult/Senior
$13.00 Nonmember Child
$10.00 Nonmember Adult
$8.00 Nonmember Senior
Advanced reservations for the Winter Family Festival are not required but are encouraged.
The Winter Family Festival is also part of Holidays in the Village! Enjoy the beauty of Wenham’s historic downtown with an afternoon full of holiday events, shopping, and fun! Support our local businesses and organizations this season while getting in the holiday spirit.
The proceeds from this event support the nonprofit Hamilton-Wenham Garden Club and the nonprofit Wenham Museum. Thank You!

The Polar Express
2024-12-08 12:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
Doors, games, and Santa starting at 12pm, film begins at 1:30pm
Join us Sunday, December 8, for this cherished holiday tradition. Bring the family to meet Santa, play games, and relish the timeless Christmas tale, “The Polar Express,” on the big screen. This event is in support of The Isabella Marino Charitable Fund. Don’t forget to wear your coziest PJs!
Grab your tickets today before this popular event sells out!

Story Time with Mrs. Claus at Cider Hill Farm
2024-12-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Tis’ the season for simple joys at Cider Hill Farm! Mrs. Claus is visiting the farm on 11/30-12/1 and 12/7-12/8 for story time, photos, crafts and cocoa. 4 dates with 4 time slots available per date. $16 per child (all ages). Adults free. Pre-purchased tickets required. Space limited.

Children's Broom Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel
2024-12-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Sq. West, Salem, 01970, United States
Children’s Broom Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel 10/6
Workshop Time: 9am-12pm Sunday October 6, 2024
Activity Length: 20 minutes
Location: The Hawthorne Hotel 18 Washington Square West, Salem MA 01970
Hosted By: This is a self-guided activity overseen by Good Witch Apprentices
Decorate a magical broom with craft tape, 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.

Holidays at the Cushing House - 2024
2024-12-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Museum of Old Newbury, 98 High Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
An annual tradition! Come enjoy the 1808 Cushing House decorated for the season by local garden clubs and volunteers.
Holidays at the Cushing House
Visit the 1808 Cushing House on Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8 from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to enjoy this National Historic Landmark in all its holiday finery!
Guests will enjoy exquisite decorations, festive music and the company of friends and neighbors for two days of walk-through tours.
The grand 1808 Cushing House is a perfect space to highlight the talents of area garden clubs and decorators including volunteers from the Newburyport Garden Club, Newburyport Horticultural Society, Newbury Garden Club, and West Newbury Garden Club. Special thanks to Martha Bower for the door wreaths and other decor.
This event is free to members of the Museum of Newbury and residents of “Old Newbury” (Newbury, West Newbury, Newburyport and Byfield) to thank the community for their support. $10 for general admission. Donations gratefully appreciated.
Whether you’re looking for festive inspiration, a fun outing with family and friends, or simply want to immerse yourself in the holiday atmosphere, Holidays at the Cushing House is the place to be. Mark your calendars and join us for this unforgettable event!
Special thanks to Tendercrop Farms for generously supporting our museum and garden clubs this year.

The Glostafarians and The Carnivals
2024-12-07 20:00 - 23:30 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
12/07/24
Reserved Rails and G.A. Standing 8:00pm doors / 8:30pm show
21+, Positive I.D. Required $20-30
The Carnivals are a 5 piece combo that combine a unique blend of 50’s inspired R&B with a New Orleans flair. Hailing from Gloucester Massachusetts, their debut album, “Fiesta Time” was released in spring of 2024. Best described as a fun time party band, the song “Greasy Pole” tells the tale of a 100 plus year competition where the contestants walk the length of a horizontal telephone pole coated in grease, 20 feet over the harbor to capture a flag and achieve hero status on the streets of Gloucester.

Studio Two
2024-12-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Studio Two is a headlining Beatles tribute band, featuring Berklee Alumni who focus on the most exciting, energetic period of The Beatles – the early years (1962-1966.) Choosing from a catalog of number one hit songs from their club and touring performances, Studio Two captures all the excitement and danceable 50’s and 60’s Rock ‘n’ Roll songs The Beatles helped popularize. All of this is done in period correct attire and equipment. You will be transported in time!
Thelarcom.org/studiotwo

The Aimee Mann & Ted Leo Christmas Show
2024-12-07 20:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
Ft. Paul F. Tompkins, Nellie McKay & Josh Gondelman
“Delightful…a Santa-stupefying balance of naughty and nice…with the giddy warmth of an eggnog buzz. Hangover included, of course.” – New York Times
“Genuine, irony-free good cheer had been spread, making Mann’s Christmas extravaganza one of the season’s best gifts.” – Boston Herald
Aimee Mann and Ted Leo began collaborating, under the inconspicuous band name the Both, in 2013. The pairing revealed two artists with more in common than one might suspect. Mann, a generational singer-songwriter, was, in her formative years, a punk, before coming up playing in the New Wave favorites ’Til Tuesday, and eventually turning to the wry ballads for which she is revered. Leo, a New Jersey-bred punk hero, is a biting lyricist attuned to the nuances of pop songcraft. Both are fiercely independent artists, free to follow their muses where they travel—even if that happens to be a holiday variety show that mixes jovial Christmas classics with piquant original songs. A seasonal tradition for Mann since 2006, the concert includes sketches and guests from both musical and comedic realms. – New Yorker Magazine
