North of Boston

BLKBOK
2024-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Firehouse Center for the Arts, 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Born and raised in Detroit’s inner-city, BLKBOK (born Charles Wilson IIl), grew up in a music-filled house. While his parents and siblings were all musically inclined little Charles could always be found walking his chubby fingers up and down the piano keys. His Mom had no choice but to nurture her baby’s keyboard obsession and by the time he was 8, BLKBOK was an acclaimed piano prodigy, winning statewide accolades and college-level competitions.
When it came to music, most of the kids he grew up with pursued hip-hop adopting rapper names. However, it’s no coincidence that Charles chose the name BLKBOK, which echoes that of one of the greatest pianists and composers of all time. The tag is also an apt reflection of the elements that have contributed to the artist’s identity and symbolizes his colorful journey from pop and hip-hop culture to his critically acclaimed, neo-classical debut album Black Book, and various Mixtape projects and collaborations.
BLKBOK is no stranger to the industry grind, having hit the road throughout his career as a lead pianist or musical director with artists including Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Demi Lovato, Cirque Du Soleil, John Mayer and more. BLKBOK’s explosive and immersive live music performances engage his audience with his incredible talent and channels his experience from sharing the stage with the World’s biggest performers.
BLKBOK’s critically-acclaimed debut album Black Book, served as a founding cornerstone at the Juneteenth Foundation’s Freedom Concert. His first Mixtape release, (VRARI, and current Mixtape project Angels Watching Over Me, with world-renowned tenor Lawrence Brownlee, illustrate the innovative and disruptive musical landscape that is BLKBOK.

2025 SAWYER FREE LIBRARY ART AUCTION and RECEPTION
2024-09-19 18:00 - 20:00 | North Shore Arts Association, 11 Pirates Way, Gloucester, 01930, United States
Join us for an evening of art, music, and community at the 2025 Sawyer Free Library Art Auction on Thursday, September 19 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. This special event is set against the picturesque backdrop of the North Shore Arts Association in Rocky Neck and is free and open to all.
Discover an impressive selection of works from both emerging local talents and established artists. The event will feature both silent and live auctions, with all proceeds directly benefiting the 2025 Sawyer Free Library Capital Campaign—a vital effort supporting the historic restoration, expansion, and modernization of this beloved community institution.
Walt Kolenda of Cape Ann Auctions will lead the live auction, which kicks off at 7:15 pm. Don’t miss out on the silent auction, closing at 7:00 pm. Enjoy refreshments and light bites, provided by Relish Catering, while live music sets the perfect ambiance for a night of creativity and philanthropy.
Come, contribute, and be a part of something truly special! This is more than just an art auction—it’s a chance to support the exciting transformation of the Sawyer Free Library into a state-of-the-art facility that will better serve the community today and for generations to come. To register for the event or more details, visit sawyerfreelibrary.org

Visit the Museum of Old Newbury!
2024-09-19 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-15 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-14 11:00 - 17:00 | Museum of Old Newbury, 98 High Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Visit the Museum
Come enjoy a walk through two floors of this 1808 brick Federal-style home, full of objects and stories of Old Newbury.
Regular Season Museum Tours (May 30 – Oct. 13, 2024)
Thursday-Sunday – open between 11am-5pm* Tours are on the hour and limited to ten people – please arrive 10 minutes early. *Last tour is at 4pm.
Cost: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 youth
Free for members of the Museum of Old Newbury

Art Of The Scene Class
2024-09-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Off Cabot Comedy & Events, 9 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Long Form improv comedy is a freer and a more open form of improv comedy storytelling. In this class we go deeper into what makes a great scene. Delve deep into characters and relationships on stage to entertain and delight. Continue to be part of a community and keep finding that funny !!
In Art of the Scene you will :
Explore the art of longer scenes and learn sweep edits.
Learn how to allow what makes you unique and fun to make you a better performer.
Go deeper into object work, leading with emotion and heightening the stakes.
Schedule
Wednesdays: 9/18 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, ( no class 10/30 ), 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 from 7:00 – 9:00pm

Massachusetts in the Woman's Suffrage Movement
2024-09-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Marblehead Museum, 170 Washington Street, Marblehead, 01945, United States
Just in time for the election, Barbara Berenson will discuss her book Massachusetts in the Women’s Suffrage Movement at the Marblehead Museum. This talk will also be livecast over Zoom.
Massachusetts was at the center of the national struggle for women’s rights. Activists from the Boston-based American Women’s Suffrage Association led campaigns across the state, and they met with fierce opposition to the idea of women at the ballot box, from men and women alike.
Barbara Berenson, a professor at Harvard Law School, gives these revolutionary reformers the attention they deserve.
This talk will be held at the Marblehead Museum on Wednesday, September 18 at 7pm. Tickets are available in-person or via Zoom, at https://marbleheadmuseum.org/upcoming-programs-page/

Story-Time & Craft Wednesday
2024-09-18 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

Andy Grammer
2024-09-17 20:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
Emmy award winner and multi-platinum artist Andy Grammer continues to engage, energize, and empower audiences with stomping stadium-size pop anthems meant to be shared at full volume. His observations and affirmations pick people back up when they need it, affirm their potential, and encourage them to keep going.
Inspiring fans around the world, Grammer has over 3B global streams under his belt and a social media footprint of over 4M followers. His catalog consists of numerous bona fide hits, including the quadruple-platinum single “Honey, I’m Good;” the platinum singles “Keep Your Head Up,” “Fine By Me,” “Don’t Give Up On Me,” “Fresh Eyes,” and “Good To Be Alive (Hallelujah);” the gold single “I Found You;” and the gold albums Andy Grammer (2011) and Magazines Or Novels (2014). He lent his music to films such as Five Feet Apart and when “Don’t Give Up On Me” became the soundtrack for ESPN’s 13th annual V Week for Cancer Research, he garnered a Sports Emmy for Outstanding Music Direction and a Clio Award.
Grammer’s passions not only lie in his music, but also in his philanthropic work. This is paramount to who he is as a person, and it is greatly reflected in his artistry. He was recently recognized by Claire’s Place Foundation for Cystic Fibrosis Support (‘Clarity Impact Award’) and by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (‘Defender of Potential’ Award) for the incredible impact his work and generosity have made in the world. He is an advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken at high-profile events including Mental Health America’s 2022 Annual Conference as the keynote speaker as well as the Indianapolis Colts’ “Beyond the Sidelines” benefitting Kicking the Stigma. Additional organizations he’s worked with include Feeding America, The V Foundation, Carousel of Hope and many more.
For tour dates and more, visit AndyGrammer.com.

The Grown-Ups Play Reading
2024-09-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Gloucester Stage, 267 East Main St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Don’t miss our last play reading of the summer, The Grown-Ups by Simon Henriques and Skylar Fox.
Following a group of camp counselors trying to mold the leaders of tomorrow when tomorrow is looking bleaker and bleaker, The Grown-Ups explores the traditions that change us, what it takes for us to change them, and how to change yourself when you’re hopelessly, tragically not prepared for this.
This show will be September 17th at 7:30pm, purchase tickets now at our website or by calling the box office at 978-281-4433.

The Hombres Lectura Escenificada
2024-09-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Wellspring House, 33 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
En esta nueva comedia, unos trabajadores latinos de construcción se enfrentan a la clientela del studio de yoga de al lado. El equip latino encuentra la amistad y la flexibilidad que nunca esperaron del instructor de yoga. Entrada Gratis, dos actuaciones:
Gloucester: Domingo 15 de Septiembre @ 7:30pm

Jesse Dayton
2024-09-15 19:00 - 23:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
9/15/24
Reserved Table Floor seats, Reserved Rail Stools, G.A Standing. 7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show
21+ / Positive I.D. Required. $30-$20
Jesse Dayton, “…a towering figure in the realm of outlaw country…” Tinnitist, serves up his unique brand of Texas blues with his new album, “The Hard Way Blues,” produced by Shooter Jennings. This album made an impressive debut at #2 on the Billboard Blues chart, behind only Slash’s juggernaut “Orgy of the Damned.” The Beaumont native’s career, spanning multiple decades, showcases his versatility as a chart-topping songwriter, guitar virtuoso, author, frontman, sideman, producer, and relentless road warrior. From his early days with the Road Kings, where he seamlessly blended Texas Rockabilly and Country with Punk Rock’s raw energy, Dayton has been a trailblazer. His innovative style earned him critical acclaim and paved the way for collaborations with music’s legends. Over the years, his partnerships have included blues sensation Samantha Fish on the Grammy-nominated “Death Wish Blues,” country icons like Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings; Johnny Cash and Glenn Campbell, rock rebels such as Duff McKagan and Glenn Danzig, and visionary horror filmmaker Rob Zombie. Amidst this diverse body of work, Dayton’s solo albums stand as a testament to his genre- defying artistry, solidifying his reputation as a roots-rock renaissance man.
Collaborating with Shooter Jennings, renowned for his Grammy-winning work with artists Brandi Carlisle and Tanya Tucker, Jesse Dayton once again evolves with The Hard Way Blues. Building on his signature outlaw sound, Dayton explains, “I wanted to make something that reflected where I’m at right now; so, we turned a musical corner and embraced a big sound with a lot of ripping, bluesy guitar leads. Sometimes, it sounds like Freddie King. Sometimes, it sounds like Jimmy Page. This record was completely liberating for me because it goes back to so many of my longtime influences. I don’t care about genres, trends, or buzz words — I just care about being truthful to my own vision, and that’s what The Hard Way Blues allowed me to do.” Crafted in the heart of Hollywood, ” The Hard Way Blues stands as a testament to Dayton’s esteemed career, meticulously blending his rowdy spirit with timeless influences and showcasing his versatility and artistry in an irresistibly melodic collection of American music.

Rockport Celtic Festival: TRANSATLANTIC
2024-09-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Maeve Gilchrist | Pine Tree Flyers | David Coffin | Jeremy Kittel | Liz Carroll | Rasa String Quartet | Hannah Read | Logan Coale
Join us for this year’s nautical adventure as we traverse the Atlantic Ocean from shore to shore. We present the firepower of the Pine Tree Flyers, a quartet from Portland, Maine that has sourced and reignited repertoire from the state of Maine. We welcome back local Sea Shanty star David Coffin as well as the Rasa String Quartet, who will be collaborating with our artist in residence Jeremy Kittel, as well as sharing some sea-themed repertoire from the Western Classical canon. Returning for a second night, US-based Scottish fiddler and singer Hannah Read shares her take on a number of traditional songs of the sea with accompaniment by Maeve Gilchrist and bassist Logan Steele Coale.
In honorable memory of our founder Brian O’Donovan, we have commissioned a new collaboration between internationally acclaimed Irish fiddler and composer Liz Carroll and the Rasa String Quartet. Brian founded this festival on the belief that Celtic Music should be utilized as a platform to connect with other cultures as a source of good in the world. As well as presenting world-class traditional Celtic music, our festival is committed to creating space for the evolution of the genre. Tonight’s premiere of this new ocean-inspired composition will honor Brian and manifest what this festival is all about. Don’t miss this salty musical feast!
FESTIVAL MUSICIANS
Maeve Gilchrist, harp | Jeremy Kittel (artist-in-residence) | Hannah Read Trio, fiddle, guitar, singer | Väsen | Pine Tree Flyers | Katie McNally | Neil Pearlman | Darol Anger, fiddle | Bruce Molsky, guitar, fiddle | David Coffin, vocals | Madelyn Monaghan, voice | Jeremy Kittel Trio | Joey Abarta, Irish piper | Liz Carroll, fiddle, composer | Rasa String Quartet | Logan Coale, double bass
ROCKPORT CELTIC FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
WINDOW NOTICE: Due to the volume level of certain concerts, the curtain may be closed over the window for acoustical purposes. All efforts will be made to keep the view available prior to the concert.

Farm Days at Appleton Farms
2024-09-15 12:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-14 12:00 - 17:00 | Appleton Farms, 219 County Road, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States
Join us for our Annual Fall Celebration at Appleton – Farm Days! On Saturday, September 14th & Sunday, September 15th between 12-5pm, you can spend the afternoon exploring the farm, listening to music, enjoying great food & beer, hiking our trails, entertaining the kids, and more. Our offerings include sack races & lawn games, self-guided nature walks, children’s craft activities, time with barnyard animals & machines alike!
We will have wood-fired pizza from the Appleton Culinary Team, food offerings from Kefi Catering & DownRiver Ice Cream on site, and craft Beer Vendors including Essex Brewing Company & True North Ale.
We will also have a variety of live music and hayrides all weekend! This is a ticketed and timed-entry event and we highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance to secure your spot. Tickets are per vehicle, not per person, and include access to the farm and all of the special events and activities. Food, drink, and hayrides are purchased separately. To see more details, including the live music schedule, as well as purchase your tickets please visit: https://thetrustees.org/event/420028/
We look forward to celebrating the autumn season with you soon!

Rockport Celtic Festival: WORDS & MUSIC: THE CELTIC SPIRIT
2024-09-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Maeve Gilchrist | Madelyn Monaghan | Jeremy Kittel | Hannah Read
Enjoy a meditative Sunday hour celebrating the time-old relationship between words and music. Join our artists as they share a selection of poems and prose accompanied by a soundscape both improvised and curated. One of our most unique and intimate events. Don’t miss it! A contemplative hour in the beautiful theater with a backdrop of the harbor. Maeve will host and be joined by a selection of Festival participants.
FESTIVAL MUSICIANS
Maeve Gilchrist, harp | Jeremy Kittel (artist-in-residence) Hannah Read Trio, fiddle, guitar, singer | Väsen | Pine Street Flyers | Katie McNally | Neil Pearlman | Darol Anger, fiddle | Bruce Molsky, guitar, fiddle | David Coffin, vocals | | Madelyn Monaghan, voice | Joey Abarta, Irish piper | Jeremy Kittel Trio | Liz Carroll, fiddle, composer | Rasa String Quartet | Logan Coale, double bass
ROCKPORT CELTIC FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Emmaus' 36th Annual Cycle for Shelter
2024-09-15 07:00 - 15:00 | Northern Essex Community College, 100 Elliott Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States
Emmaus’ signature fundraising event, Cycle for Shelter, started in 1989. Over the past 35 years, the event has raised more than $2.2 million to help defeat homelessness in the Greater Merrimack Valley in Massachusetts. It’s an event the community looks forward to every year. Nearly 200 cyclists participate annually and dozens of local businesses and restaurants sponsor the ride.
Ride in person or virtually and raise money to help families and individuals in our community facing homelessness rebuild their lives.
This year’s event will take place on Sunday, September 15th.
Cycle for Shelter will have a 100 mile route, a 62 mile route, a 35 mile route and a 15 mile route.
All routes start and return to Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill, MA.
The Event features:
Low fundraising minimum, including a special Family Team minimum requirement
Fun post-ride cookout
Opportunity to participate in training rides to prepare for the big day
Goodie bag for all riders
Special fundraising incentives! Raise $750 and get a free jersey; raise $1,989 and be inducted into the Founders Cycling Club/1989 Society!

Rockport Celtic Festival: FESTIVAL CLUB: CEILIDH
2024-09-14 21:30 - 22:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Grab a drink at the bar, bring your dancing shoes and join host Maeve Gilchrist for an exhilarating evening of fiddle music and dance! Enjoy the traditional session hosted by Boston-based Scottish fiddler Katie McNally, pianist Neil Pearlman and fiddler/accordionist Emily Troll along with some surprise special guests. And be prepared to grab a partner and dance as Katie teaches some easy-to-learn traditional Ceili-dances. Pure-drop fun!
Location: Third Floor, Shalin Liu Performance Center
FESTIVAL MUSICIANS
Maeve Gilchrist, harp | Jeremy Kittel (artist-in-residence) Hannah Read Trio, fiddle, guitar, singer | Väsen | Pine Street Flyers | Katie McNally | Neil Pearlman | Darol Anger, fiddle | Bruce Molsky, guitar, fiddle | David Coffin, vocals | | Madelyn Monaghan, voice | Joey Abarta, Irish piper | Jeremy Kittel Trio | Liz Carroll, fiddle, composer | Rasa String Quartet | Logan Coale, double bass
ROCKPORT CELTIC FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
WINDOW NOTICE: Due to the volume level of certain concerts, the curtain may be closed over the window for acoustical purposes. All efforts will be made to keep the view available prior to the concert.

Kevin Farley
2024-09-14 21:00 - 23:00, 2024-09-14 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-09-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Off Cabot Comedy & Events, 9 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Born in Madison, Wisconsin, Kevin Farley studied at the famous Second City in Chicago. Not long after, he appeared in films such as Black Sheep (with his brother Chris Farley) and The Waterboy with Adam Sandler. Soon after, Farley landed a starring role as “Doug Linus” on MTV’s sitcom 2gether where he was met with rave reviews.
Farley then went on to star with top billing in the feature films An American Carol and White Knight. Other films to his credit are Crowning Jules, Frat Pack, and Joe Dirt 2. His TV guest appearances have been on Hawaii Five-O, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Rules of Engagement, The Neighbors, Just Shoot Me, United States of Tara, to name a few.
Farley moved behind the camera as co-writer and co-director of Hollywood & Wine, which takes an irreverent look at an actress struggling in Hollywood. In addition, Farley directed the comedy Paranormal Movie. The film pokes fun at the “found footage” horror, a sub-genre popular with moviegoers today. To his credit, and met with high praise in all the national reviews, Farley co-executive produced the heartwarming “I Am Chris Farley”, the first feature-length biographical documentary about his brother Chris, the late comedy legend.
Presently Farley is co-starring in F is for Family – a Netflix comedy series and in CMT’s new series Still the King. When Farley is not writing screenplays, producing or directing, or on set filming, he regularly embraces the stage in stand-up comedy. Farley usually appears as the headline act nationwide in clubs such as The Laugh Factory, The Comedy Store, and The Improv, but he has also opened for David Spade, Chris Rock, Norm MacDonald, Jeff Ross, Todd Glass, Kevin Nealon, and Jeff Richards. Along the lines of stand-up comedy, Farley starred in a New York musical about comedians called; HA! The Musical.
Farley has hosted many live shows and has been featured on The Today Show, The View, Extra, Fox News, and countless radio shows. Farley resides in Los Angeles, California and he is involved with the non-profit organization The American Irish Fund.
Kevin Farley has truly established himself as a comedic presence both on the big screen and off. Multi-tasking as a comedian, actor, writer, director, and producer seems easy for Farley because he does it all, with a fabulous sense of humor.

Jeffrey Foucault
2024-09-14 19:00 - 22:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
9/14/24
21+ / Positive I.D. Required. 7:00pm Doors, 8:00pm Show
Reserved floor and rail seating and Partial G.A Standing. $35-$25
Erik Koskinen will open the show.
In two decades on the road Jeffrey Foucault has become one of the most distinctive voices in American music, refining a sound instantly recognizable for its simplicity and emotional power. With a string of critically acclaimed studio albums – “Stark, literate songs that are as wide open as the landscape of his native Midwest” (The New Yorker), “Beat-up troubadour folk whittled to dolorous perfection” (Uncut), “Songwriting Brilliance,” (Irish Times) – he’s built a brick-and-mortar international touring career and a devoted following, one that includes luminaries like Van Dyke Parks, Greil Marcus, and Don Henley.
In September of 2024 Jeffrey Foucault will release THE UNIVERSAL FIRE (Fluff & Gravy, 9/6/24), his first album of entirely new material since 2018. A series of high-voltage performances cut live in one room, the album is both a working wake – Foucault lost his best friend and drummer Billy Conway, to cancer in 2021 – and a meditation on the nature of beauty, artifact, and loss.
Augmenting Foucault’s all-star band with members of Calexico and Bon Iver (drummer John Convertino and producer/saxophonist Mike Lewis) THE UNIVERSAL FIRE sets Conway’s death against the massive 2008 fire at the Universal Studios lot in California that destroyed the master recordings of some of our bedrock American music, to interrogate ideas about mortality, legacy, meaning, and calling.

Rockport Celtic Festival: FROM THE GROUND UP
2024-09-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Maeve Gilchrist | Madelyn Monaghan | Jeremy Kittel | Hannah Read | Darol Anger | Bruce Molsky
In tonight’s wonderfully eclectic program, we hear a selection of music that spans the breadth of Celtic and Celtic-adjacent music from its most traditional form to the most cutting edge! We start the evening with the stunning solo Sean Nós voice of Madelyn Monaghan before shifting gears to the rip-roaring virtuosity of fiddle virtuoso Jeremy Kittel and his incredible trio. We’re also thrilled to present US-based Scottish fiddler Hannah Read’s new project “The Fungi Sessions” in which she presents an ecologically-inspired suite of fiddle and banjo music with accompanying visuals to immerse us all in the world of the underground mycelium networks. Rounding the evening off are American music icons Darol Anger and Bruce Molsky bringing together their respective experience in Old Time, jazz and bluegrass music. Prepare to be transported!
Please Note: For some non-classical concerts, the window behind the stage may need to be covered for acoustical purposes. We do not always know which artists will need the window closed, but at a certain level of amplification, it is necessary.

Art Exhibit: Opening Reception for "Meanwhile" by Cherith Lundin
2024-09-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Barrington Center for the Arts, 255 Grapevine Road, Wenham, M, 01984, United States
“Meanwhile” is an installation of paintings, drawings and prints that locate moments of beauty and longing on the threshold between architecture and landscape. Large-scale, immersive paintings depict rhythmic architectural arrangements of walls and screens, interspersed with glimpses of verdant gardens and parks. Cherith Lundin works across a variety of media, exploring ephemeral perceptions of light and space within everyday architecture.
Opening reception and talk with the artist is on Saturday, September 14th from 4-6 pm.
The Gallery at Barrington Center for the Arts is open Monday-Saturday from 9 am-7 pm.

Intro To Improv
2024-09-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Off Cabot Comedy & Events, 9 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Have you ever wanted to take an improv class but you didn’t know where to begin ? This is a great place to start. In this class you will learn the fundamentals of Improv Comedy. It has many benefits and has been known to help with stress and mental health. Improv can improve the way you communicate and make you a more confident person. Improv Comedy is about Community and connection so who knows you might just make a new friend or 10 along the way. Come have fun and find your funny !!!
In Intro to Improv you will :
Learn what Yes, And is all about… the backbone of Improv Comedy
Participate in fun team building and skill building warm up games
Learn and perform short form games that are similar to what you have seen on whose line is it anyway !?
Perform structured scene work
Learn how to be on stage and Perform a class show @Off Cabot at the end !!!!

Rockport Celtic Festival: ‘PUB’ SING WITH DAVID COFFIN
2024-09-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Old Sloop Coffeehouse, 12 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Join in on the fun with our second annual Rockport Celtic Festival pub-less Pub Sing! Led by our very own local Sea Chantey star David Coffin, this event brings together music lovers from various backgrounds to raise the rafters as the spirit of the Rockport Festival leaves the theater and resonates through the town. This is a FREE event but last year was standing room only so get there early to ensure a space!
NOTE: There will be no refreshments offered (i.e. drinks) at this pub-less Pub Sing.
Free, no reservations required.
Location: Old Sloop Coffeehouse, First Congregational Church, Rockport

Event: PEM Opening Day Celebration | Conjuring the Spirit World: Art, Magic, and Mediums
2024-09-14 11:30 - 15:00 | Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Know before you go
In-person event
Location: Morse Auditorium; Dodge 2 Galleries
Included with admission
The exhibition gallery will be open from 10 am–5 pm for self-guided exploration.
Join us as we celebrate the opening of Conjuring the Spirit World, an exhibition that explores the timeless draw of séances and magic shows.
Panel Discussion | Unveiling the Connections Between Spiritualism, Belief, Contemporary Art and Neuroscience
11:30 am–12:30 pm | Morse Auditorium
The Official Magician of Salem, Anton Andresen, sets the stage for a panel discussion with Curator George Schwartz, PEM neuroscientist Tedi Asher and artists Jose Alvarez (D.O.P.A.), Shannon Taggart and Tony Oursler. Learn how the art, objects and beliefs of the Spiritualist movement inspire contemporary works and understanding.
Magic Performance | Anton Andresen
1:30–3 pm | Inside the Conjuring exhibition gallery (201)
Watch as Anton Andresen brings “spirit magic” to life onstage inside the gallery!

Rockport Celtic Festival: SALON SESSION WITH MAEVE GILCHRIST
2024-09-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Salon host Maeve Gilchrist visits with some of the Festival’s artists to discuss traditional music, techniques, collaboration and more. Hear American traditional music icons Bruce Molsky and Darol Anger discuss innovation vs tradition and share some stories from the road! Hannah Read talks to us about her mycologist father’s influence on her current Fungi project and the artistic inspiration found in the natural world.
FESTIVAL MUSICIANS
Maeve Gilchrist, harp | Jeremy Kittel (artist-in-residence) Hannah Read Trio, fiddle, guitar, singer | Väsen | Pine Street Flyers | Katie McNally | Neil Pearlman | Darol Anger, fiddle | Bruce Molsky, guitar, fiddle | David Coffin, vocals | | Madelyn Monaghan, voice | Joey Abarta, Irish piper | Jeremy Kittel Trio | Liz Carroll, fiddle, composer | Rasa String Quartet | Logan Coale, double bass

Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in The Blues Screening w/ James Montgomery Band & Special Guests
2024-09-13 20:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
Screening of BONNIE BLUE: JAMES COTTON’S LIFE IN THE BLUES
Followed by a live performance by:
James Montgomery Band w/ Special Guests
Jon Butcher, Johnny A, Willie J. Laws, Christine Ohlman
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ABOUT BONNIE BLUE: JAMES COTTON’S LIFE IN THE BLUES
Bonnie Blue – James Cotton’s Life in the Blues was one of the top 5 finalists in The Library of Congress Ken Burns Prize for Film, won The Founders Award in The International Black Film Festival, screened at The National Museum of African American Music in Nashville, and has played at festivals around the world including in Tel-Aviv, The Roc Doc Festival in London UK, Mill Valley Film Festival, Clarksdale Film Festival, and The Milwaukee Film Festival just to name a few. It features incredible archival footage along with appearances by Buddy Guy, Keb’ Mo, Steve Miller, Jimmy Vaughan, Bobby Rush, and dozens of the best harmonica players on the planet among others.
ABOUT JAMES MONTGOMERY BAND
James Montgomery has been an iconic figure in blues music for more than 40 years, as an accomplished blues harpist, singer, frontman, bandleader and composer. Best known as the lead singer, blues harp player, frontman, and bandleader of The James Montgomery Blues Band. Montgomery collaborates with many star performers and recording artists.

Rockport Celtic Festival: OPENING NIGHT: WESTBOUND FROM SWEDEN
2024-09-13 19:30 - 20:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
This night celebrates polskas, polkas and everything in between as we highlight the strong connections between our Swedish neighbors and their lasting impact on American culture and music. Few musicians alive today hold such influence over the Global acoustic music scene as Swedish folk group Väsen. Joining them are influential American instrumentalist duo Bruce Molsky and Darol Anger and Boston-based Uilleann piper, Joey Abarta.
Currently touring as a duo, their nuanced arrangements and tight ensemble playing have touched every corner of the contemporary music scene from bands such as Crooked Still to Snarky Puppy. Don’t miss the opportunity to see these guys live! Also featured on this concert are American folk music idols Darol Anger and Bruce Molsky, who bring their respective musical backgrounds in Old Time and bluegrass that have inspired a whole new generation of American folk musicians. Holding down the polkas this evening is internationally acclaimed, Boston-based uilleann piper Joey Abarta, celebrating the release of his latest album King of the Blind featuring historic Irish harp and pipe repertoire and the iconic beauty of solo pipes. Don’t miss this musical feast bringing together the best of the old and the new across Western folk music today.
Please Note: For some non-classical concerts, the window behind the stage may need to be covered for acoustical purposes. We do not always know which artists will need the window closed, but at a certain level of amplification, it is necessary.
