North of Boston

Mark Sandman Memorial Concert: Gone 25 Years But Not Forgotten
2024-07-05 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
7/5/24
Partial Seating and G.A Standing. 7:30m Doors/8:30p Show
21+, Positive I.D. Required. $30-$40
July 3, 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of Morphine front man Mark Sandman’s death, felled by a heart attack in the middle of Morphine’s set at the Nel Nome Del Rock festival in Palestrina, Italy on July 3, 1999. To honor the anniversary, a special night of Sandman’s music will be presented at The Cut on July 5th by Orchestra Morphine. Entitled “Mark Sandman Memorial Concert: Gone 25 Years But Not Forgotten”, the concert will feature Sandman’s music performed by friends and bandmates, including original Morphine members Dana Colley and Jerome Deupree. Formed in 1999 in the wake of Sandman’s passing, Orchestra Morphine also includes members of Hypnosonics: Russ Gershon and Tom Halter (Either/Orchestra) and Mike Rivard (Club d’Elf). Special guests including Laurie Sargent, Jimmy Ryan and Christian McNeill will interpet songs from the Morphine and Hypnosonics songbooks.
Sandman was an inspired songwriter, conceptualist and multi-instrumentalist, a fearless, distinctive creative presence on the Cambridge, Boston, national and international music scenes. He rose to national fame in the late 80’s as a member of BMG recording artists Treat Her Right. In the early 90’s he formed Morphine with saxophonist Colley and drummers Deupree and the late Billy Conway, which became an internationally touring cult band, earning the praise of club kids, critics and rock stars.
Never constrained by one band format, Sandman created numerous project bands and collaborations. He formed his “secret band”, Hypnosonics, in 1984 and the group remained active until his untimely death. A free-wheeling, minimalist funk band, the band never released any recordings while Sandman was alive. Finally in 2021, the label Modern Harmonic released two LP’s of previously unreleased Hypnosonics sessions : Someone Stole My Shoes and Drums Were Beating. To commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sandman’s passing, the label is releasing a two-disc (and single vinyl) set of more unissued Hypnosonics material: Middle East Rent Control Benefit 1994 / Knitting Factory NYC 1997. This very special event will also serve as the Release Party for the new Hypnosonics releases.

Beauport Hotel Sunset Sessions at Birdseye Rooftop
2024-07-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Beauport Hotel Gloucester, 55 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Sunset Sessions returns for Summer 2024! Join us every Friday and Saturday this summer to turn up your weekend vibe at Beauport Hotel’s Sunset Sessions! Featuring live DJ entertainment from 617 Events, we are the only place in Gloucester featuring a 21+ evening rooftop sunset viewing party with stunning views, lively tunes and savory cocktails. Make sure to bring your suit if you want to take a dip in the pool or hot tub!
We are also offering VIP Premium Lounge Tables right on the Harbor View side of the Rooftop – these premium tables for four people include a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label (inclusive of gratuity and tax) so that you can start the evening off celebrating with bubbles!
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General Admission starts at $30 and does not include food and beverage.
VIP Premium Lounge Tables are $300 and include a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label (inclusive of tax and gratuity), entry and premium seating for four people.
Tickets are non-refundable. Both ticket options are rain or shine unless the rooftop is closed due to inclement weather – decided upon by Beauport’s management at 12PM day of event and guests will be notified by email.

From Sea to Shining Sea
2024-07-05 18:30 - 21:30 | Hammond Castle Museum, 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
This year, we’re transforming the experience and embracing Hammond Castle’s stunning outdoor setting. Arrive a half hour early to enjoy a pre-show, seaside refreshment from the cash bar as the orchestra warms up with the purchase of a Premier seat. Or, arrive a bit later and purchase a blanket from the Museum Shop, or bring your own blanket or low-rise chairs for a more family-friendly, casual lawn seating experience. Then, sit back and relax as Conductor Brendan J. Kenney and the Firebird Pops bring the holiday weekend to life with patriotic orchestral selections. Enjoy a spectacular performance featuring new arrangements and beloved classics, including stirring excerpts from the iconic 1812 Overture. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable evening with family and friends. Experience the beauty of live music in a breathtaking coastal setting, and celebrate Independence Day with a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation.
Don’t miss this magical evening of music and celebration by the sea! Amenities: Beer and wine cash bar and light snacks will be available for purchase. Extras: Purchase your own waterproof Hammond Castle Museum lawn blanket upon arrival in the Museum Shop. The blanket seats a family of four comfortably. Your purchase will support the ongoing restoration and preservation of the Museum.
Rain or Shine. In the event of inclement weather, this performance will be moved into the Great Hall. Lawn seating tickets will be accommodated with General Admission seating.

Beauport Hotel Birdseye Rooftop Evenings Access
2024-07-04 18:00 - 22:00, 2024-07-02 18:00 - 22:00, 2024-07-01 18:00 - 22:00 | Beauport Hotel Gloucester, 55 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Relax and unwind on our Birdseye Rooftop with live coastal acoustic music, hand crafted cocktails and unbeatable sunset views overlooking the Harbor and Downtown Gloucester with our Rooftop Evening Pass starting at 6PM. Make sure to bring your suit if you want to take a dip in the pool or hot tub! This event is 21+ adults only.
Looking for VIP treatment? Splurge on the best seats in the house – our harborside premium lounge tables seat up to four guests and include a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label for $300 (inclusive of tax and gratuity).
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General Admission starts at $20 and does not include food and beverage.
VIP Premium Lounge Tables are $300 and includes a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label (inclusive of tax and gratuity), entry and premium seating for four people.
Tickets are non-refundable. Both ticket options are rain or shine unless the rooftop is closed due to inclement weather – decided upon by Beauport’s management at 12PM day of event and guests will be notified by email.

Cape Ann Cruises Gloucester Harbor Fireworks Cruise aboard the WeJack
2024-07-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Cape Ann Cruises, 63 ROGERS STREET, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Looking for an unforgettable way to celebrate Independence Day? Hop aboard the legendary WEJACK for the 3rd of July fireworks cruise! Cruise around Gloucester Harbor’s scenic waterfront and savor the breathtaking views as the sun sets and anticipation builds. Watch the night sky come alive with vibrant bursts of color, and best yet, you’ll have front-row seats to a mesmerizing fireworks spectacle. We offer the perfect blend of relaxation and excitement, with spacious decks for mingling, a fully stocked bar, and a friendly crew to ensure your comfort. Don’t miss this opportunity to create magical memories while celebrating Independence Day. Book your fireworks cruise today!

Wednesday Vibes with The Rusty Scott Organ Group
2024-07-03 19:30 - 22:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Led by veteran jazz pianist/organist Rusty Scott and featuring Alek Razdan on saxophone, Tim Carman on drums, and Van Gordon Martin on guitar, The Rusty Scott Organ Group’s repertoire spans an eclectic mix of jazz, blues, and soul. From Jimmy Smith to Brother Jack McDuff, Don Patterson to Hank Marr, the group’s unique blend provides an unparalleled listening experience guaranteed to entertain.

Tuesday Evening Woodcarving Classes
2024-07-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Calvo Studio, 235 East Main St, Gloucester, 01930, United States
Here is an opportunity for those of you local enough to have a short drive to learn woodcarving skills on a weekly basis. This workshop will teach you the fundamentals of woodcarving and the right technique training at a casual pace. The main difference is that you will be able to work on your projects at home as well. This is a unique opportunity for you to learn carving with the help of a skilled professional carver.
This session runs for 9 weeks and takes place every Tuesday starting June 25th and ends August 20th.
Classes take place from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.
For more information:
Call: (978) 283-0231
Email: david@calvostudio.com
Website: www.davidcalvo.com

Beauport Cruiselines Sunset Dinner Cruise
2024-07-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Beauport Cruiselines, 6 Rowe Square, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Sail into the sunset aboard Beauport Cruiselines!
Kickoff the 4th of July week on our Sunset Dinner Cruise on Tuesday, July 2nd from 6:00PM – 9:00PM.
Enjoy stunning harbor sunset views, indulge in a dinner buffet, sip on seasonal cocktails, and enjoy live entertainment on our magnificent cruise ship!
Purchase tickets now through this link:
https://bit.ly/3KRcl6z

Kenny G
2024-06-30 19:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
That’s not necessarily a revelation, but more like a huge understatement, and it really comes into focus at this point in Kenny’s amazing career. This is a musician who has sold more than 75 million albums worldwide, owns the best-selling instrumental record of all time with 1992’s 12-times-platinum Breathless, has the number one Christmas record of all time with 1994’s 8- times platinum Miracles, and whose song “Going Home” has, improbably, become the official end-of-work-day anthem in China. At the heart of those achievements is Kenny’s ability to convey deep emotional resonance with his saxophone, a skill never more apparent than on Innocence, his 20th studio album and fifth for Concord Records.
The 12-track project’s theme is lullabies, which have existed for thousands of years not only as a means of soothing babies to sleep but also to impart cultural and familial traditions. “Lullabies are very special to me,” says Kenny, who has been mulling an album with this musical focus for several years and even mentioned the idea in passing in Penny Lane’s acclaimed 2021 HBO documentary on him, Listening to Kenny G. “They hold a special place in my heart. It’s the melodies. They are beautiful and timeless and whenever I hear them, wonderful memories start rushing back to me.”

Roomful Of Blues
2024-06-30 18:00 - 22:30 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
21+, Posiive I.D. Required. 6:00pm Doors/7:00pm Show
Even though Roomful of Blues’ lineup has changed over the years, the band has always been one of the tightest, most joyful blues ensembles in the world. Currently an eight-piece unit led by guitarist Chris Vachon, the band has never sounded fresher or stronger. Singer Phil Pemberton brings his sweet and soulful vocals and adds another bright new dimension to the jazzy, jump- blues musical roots. Their winning combination of jump, swing, blues, R&B and soul remains their calling card, as does their ability to fill the dance floor. Along with bassist John Turner, trumpeter Carl Gerhard, drummer Mike Coffey, keyboardist Rusty Scott, baritone and tenor saxophonist Alek Razdan, tenor and alto saxophonist Rich Lataille, Roomful keeps on rockin’ into 2024.

ROCKPORT CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: MOZART & FAURÉ
2024-06-30 17:00 - 18:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Stella Chen, violin | Matthew Lipman, viola | Brannon Cho, cello | Evren Ozel, piano
Violinist Stella Chen, winner of Gramophone’s 2023 Young Artist of the Year and First Prize of 2019 Queen Elizabeth Violin Competition, returns to the Festival with a star-studded quartet of artists to perform Mozart’s Divertimento and Fauré’s Piano Quartet, Op. 45.
PROGRAM
MOZART: Divertimento in E-flat Major, K563
Intermission
FAURÉ: Piano Quartet No. 2 in G minor, Op. 45
STELLA CHEN, violin
Gramophone 2023 Young Artist of the Year Stella Chen garnered worldwide attention with her first-prize win at the 2019 Queen Elizabeth International Violin Competition, followed by the 2020 Avery Fisher Career Grant and 2020 Lincoln Center Emerging Artist Award. Since then, Stella has appeared across North America, Europe, and Asia in numerous concerto, recital, and chamber music performances. She appears frequently with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center both in New York and on tour.
Stella has appeared as a chamber musician in festivals including the Ravinia, Seattle Chamber Music and several others. Chamber music partners include Itzhak Perlman, James Ehnes and Matthew Lipman. She is the inaugural recipient of the Robert Levin Award from Harvard University, where she was inspired by Robert Levin himself. She received her doctorate from the Juilliard School where she now serves as teaching assistant to her longtime mentor Li Lin. Stella plays the 1720 General Kyd Stradivarius, on generous loan from Dr. Ryuji Ueno and Rare Violins in Consortium, Artists and Benefactors Collaborative, and the 1708 Huggins Stradivarius courtesy of the Nippon Music Foundation.

"The Couch" by Lynne Kaufman
2024-06-30 15:00 - 17:30, 2024-06-29 19:30 - 22:00 | The Actors Studio of Newburyport, Crossroads Plaza 1 Merrill Street, Unit # 3, Salisbury, MA, 01952, United States
A Sunday in 1911, on one tumultuous day, Carl Jung faces the possible loss of his mentor, Sigmund Freud, his wife Emma, and his lover Toni. While the two fathers of Psychoanalysis struggle for dominance, the two women work out their own surprising solution.

Refraction
2024-06-30 13:00 - 16:00 | MA
M / N Contemporary Art Gallery is now showing “Refraction”. Refraction: “the bending of a ray of light”, inspiration for visiting artist Luanne E Witkowski’s mixed-media work and visiting artist Jennifer K Brown’s ceramic sculptures. Owner-artist Rebecca Anne Nagle explores movement through light and Vanessa Michalak expresses light within her plein air paintings. Come join us at the opening reception for light beverages and talk about art!

'The Quarry Project: Photographs by Tsar Fedorsky' Exhibited at Manship Artists Residency
2024-06-30 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-06-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Manship Artists Residency, P.O. Box 7071, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Manship Artists Residency is pleased to announce The Quarry Project: Photographs by Tsar Fedorsky, which opens at the Manship Artists Residency on Friday, June 7 and runs through July 7. The Quarry Project is a continuation of Manship Artist Tsar Fedorsky’s twenty-year practice investigating the properties of black-and-white photography and how it creates abstraction from realism. Begun in 2016, the more recent quarry photographs are a study of duality and tension. They comprise a deep exploration of the familiarity of place, the quarries near Fedorsky’s home in Gloucester.
Visitors can register to attend on the home page of the Manship Artists Residency website at ManshipArtists.org.

Rainbow Spa Party
2024-06-30 10:00 - 11:00 | The Good Witch of Salem, 2 North St, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Let’s have a Spa Day! Join us for a little pampering and relaxation with our Witch Apprentices. Children will create their own rainbow magic, painted nails, and a touch of glitter.
This workshop is limited to 8 children, pre-registration is required.
Hosted By: Witch Apprentice

Moondance
2024-06-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Get ready to rock with the ultimate Van Morrison tribute concert – Moondance! Experience the magic of Van the Man’s timeless classics like never before. From the iconic Brown Eyed Girl to the soulful Moondance, and the infectious energy of Domino, this show has it all. Join us for a night filled with unforgettable hits including It Stoned Me, Tupelo Honey, Wild Night, Into The Mystic, Caravan, and more. Don’t miss out on this electrifying journey through the legendary Van Morrison’s greatest hits!
“An incredible recreation of the Irish legend.” – LA Times​
“If Van Morrison isn’t coming to your town, Moondance is the next best thing!” – Dallas News
https://www.thelarcom.org/moondance

Dubtone Orchestra Fiesta Party
2024-06-29 19:30 - 23:30 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
06/29/24
G.A. Standing 7:30pm doors / 8:30pm show
21+, Positive I.D. Required $30
The DubTone Orchestra is not your typical 17-piece Big Band! It’s New Orleans meets the Caribbean: the big, brassy horns of the French Quarter colliding with the Rocksteady beat of early Jamaica! It is Reggae and Ska, Calypso and Dancehall, Latin and Jazz, all in one! Their eclectic mix of covers (from Bob Marley to Paquito D’Rivera!) and original compositions will put the beat in your feet and have you dancing all night! The band was formed in the summer of 2020 with the intent of bringing together as many of the musicians in the Northeast who were professionally active in the Jamaican and Afro-American music scene.This is the Northeast’s premier New Orleans and Caribbean fusion Orchestra! The performers featured in the group have collectively recorded over 40 albums and toured 67 countriesacross 6 continents with artists like Toots Hibbert, The Skatalites, The Toasters, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Morgan Heritage, Steel Pulse, 10 Ft. Ganga Plant, The Elovators, Heavy Metal Horns, Groundation, Rebel Tumbao, Liquid Revolution, Westbound Train, Big D and The Kids Table, The Slackers, The Void Union, Attractors, Mile 21, and many more! The group features Carlos Menezes Jr, vocals/trombone (Jambalaya Horns, Cape Ann Big Band, Mile 21); Matt Jenson, keyboards/vocals (Groundation, Rebel Tumbao, Liquid Revolution, Thaddeus Hogarth Band); Thaddeus Merritt, bass (Westbound Train); Jake Pardee, guitar (ROJI, various artists); Jesse Hayes, drums (Void Union, The Attractors); Rich Graiko, trumpet (Westbound Train, Void Union, The Attractors); Mark Berney, trumpet (Skatalites, 10 Ft. Ganga Plant, The Elovators); Dan Fleury, trumpet (Cape Ann Big Band, Jambalaya Horns, Various artists); Shawn Lowe, trumpet (Cape Ann Big Band); Henley Douglas Jr, baritone sax (Heavy Metal Horns, HDRnB, Krewe De Groove); Josh Cohen, tenor sax (Void Union, The Attractors, Westbound Train); Nick Capello, tenor Sax (Cape Ann Big Band); Jared Holaday, alto sax (Madeline Peyroux, Eli “paperboy” Reed, D-Tension and the Secrets); Chris Rhodes, trombone (various artists); Logan LaBarbera, trombone (Big D And The Kids Table); Buford O’ Sullivan, trombone (solo, various artists); Trevor McCoy, bass trombone (various artists); Riki Rocksteady, lead vocals and guitar (solo, Void Union).
Stick around after the show for a set from DJ Cklokwīze!

Dubtone Orchestra Fiesta Party
2024-06-29 19:30 - 22:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
06/29/24
G.A. Standing 7:30pm doors / 8:30pm show
21+, Positive I.D. Required $30
The DubTone Orchestra is not your typical 17-piece Big Band! It’s New Orleans meets the
Caribbean: the big, brassy horns of the French Quarter colliding with the Rocksteady beat of
early Jamaica! It is Reggae and Ska, Calypso and Dancehall, Latin and Jazz, all in one! Their
eclectic mix of covers (from Bob Marley to Paquito D’Rivera!) and original compositions will
put the beat in your feet and have you dancing all night!
The band was formed in the summer of 2020 with the intent of bringing together as many of
the musicians in the Northeast who were professionally active in the Jamaican and
Afro-American music scene.
This is the Northeast’s premier New Orleans and Caribbean fusion Orchestra! The performers
featured in the group have collectively recorded over 40 albums and toured 67 countries
across 6 continents with artists like Toots Hibbert, The Skatalites, The Toasters, The Mighty
Mighty Bosstones, Morgan Heritage, Steel Pulse, 10 Ft. Ganga Plant, The Elovators, Heavy
Metal Horns, Groundation, Rebel Tumbao, Liquid Revolution, Westbound Train, Big D and The
Kids Table, The Slackers, The Void Union, Attractors, Mile 21, and many more!
The group features Carlos Menezes Jr, vocals/trombone (Jambalaya Horns, Cape Ann Big
Band, Mile 21); Matt Jenson, keyboards/vocals (Groundation, Rebel Tumbao, Liquid
Revolution, Thaddeus Hogarth Band); Thaddeus Merritt, bass (Westbound Train); Jake
Pardee, guitar (ROJI, various artists); Jesse Hayes, drums (Void Union, The Attractors); Rich
Graiko, trumpet (Westbound Train, Void Union, The Attractors); Mark Berney, trumpet
(Skatalites, 10 Ft. Ganga Plant, The Elovators); Dan Fleury, trumpet (Cape Ann Big Band,
Jambalaya Horns, Various artists); Shawn Lowe, trumpet (Cape Ann Big Band); Henley
Douglas Jr, baritone sax (Heavy Metal Horns, HDRnB, Krewe De Groove); Josh Cohen, tenor
sax (Void Union, The Attractors, Westbound Train); Nick Capello, tenor Sax (Cape Ann Big
Band); Jared Holaday, alto sax (Madeline Peyroux, Eli “paperboy” Reed, D-Tension and the
Secrets); Chris Rhodes, trombone (various artists); Logan LaBarbera, trombone (Big D And
The Kids Table); Buford O’ Sullivan, trombone (solo, various artists); Trevor McCoy, bass
trombone (various artists); Riki Rocksteady, lead vocals and guitar (solo, Void Union).

Newburyport Lantern Festival for Ovarian Cancer Awareness
2024-06-29 18:30 - 21:30 | MA
Newburyport Lantern Festival for Ovarian Cancer Awareness
Save the Date: Saturday, June 29, 2024
Rain Date: Sunday, June 30, 2024
In the Asian tradition, we remember families and friends while making wishes for the future.
Please join us to decorate & light GNOCA Lanterns for Ovarian Cancer Awareness!
Location: Frog Pond at Bartlet Mall
153 Auburn St, Newburyport, MA 01950
Start Time: 6:30pm
Ceremony Begins: 8:15pm
Lanterns float at: 8:30pm
Cost: Event is FREE to attend with a $10 suggested donation per Lantern.*
Purchase Your Lanterns for a $10 donation at Greetings By Design, 6 Market Square, Newburyport or at the Event.
*Money raised for lanterns goes to support local women who are currently undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer and funding for ovarian cancer research & education & awareness.
More info: www.ocawareness.org

Laurie Kilmartin
2024-06-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Off Cabot Comedy & Events, 9 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
DOORS OPEN 1 HOUR BEFORE SHOWTIME.
Laurie Kilmartin is a comedian and an Emmy-nominated/WGA Award-winning writer for CONAN. She has also written for the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, The Late Late Show, and Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. She has performed standup on CONAN, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Comedy Central and Showtime. Her standup special, 45 Jokes About My Dead Dad made Vulture’s list of Top Ten Comedy Specials of 2016. Festival appearances include Just for Laughs, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Moontower Comedy Festival.
Laurie has written two books, Dead People Suck and the New York Times bestseller Shitty Mom. She and fellow comic Jackie Kashian host a popular podcast about standup comedy called The Jackie and Laurie Show. Her new album, Corset, was released at #1 on the iTunes charts. Laurie was recently seen on Apple TV’s Gutsy Women series, being interviewed by Hillary and Chelsea Clinton. Her new one hour comedy special, Cis Woke Grief Slut drops on AppleTV, Amazon Prime and YouTube in January 2024.

ROCKPORT CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: MAHAN ESFAHANI & Viano Quartet featuring Bach's Brandenburg No. 5
2024-06-29 17:00 - 18:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Viano String Quartet | Demarre McGill, flute | Barry Shiffman, violin | Jeremy McCoy, double bass
Harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani was the first and only harpsichordist to be a BBC New Generation Artist (2008-2010), a Borletti-Buitoni prize winner (2009), and a nominee for Gramophone’s Artist of the Year (2014, 2015, 2017). He is joined by the Viano Quartet, which won First Prize at the 2019 Banff International String Quartet Competition, and an all-star ensemble for a concert featuring the East Coast premiere of Gavin Bryars new work and Bach’s Brandenburg No. 5.
Program
CPE BACH: Sanguineus/Melancholicus
GULLIVER: Suite of Telemann for Two Violins
GAVIN BRYARS: Quintet for harpsichord and string quartet (co-commissioned by Rockport Music)
Intermission
CPE BACH: Sonata in G Major, “Hamburger” Wq: 133
J.S. BACH: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, BWV 1050
Mahan Esfahani, harpsichord
Mahan Esfahani has established himself as the first harpsichordist in a generation whose work spans virtually all areas of classical music-making from critically-acclaimed performances and recordings of the standard repertoire to working with the leading composers of the day to pioneering concerto appearances with major symphony orchestras on four continents. He was the first and only harpsichordist to be a BBC New Generation Artist (2008-2010), a Borletti-Buitoni prize winner (2009), and a nominee for Gramophone’s Artist of the Year (2014, 2015, 2017. As a concerto soloist, he has performed with major symphonies and chamber orchestras and contemporary music ensembles around the world.
Esfahani’s work with new and modern music is particularly acclaimed, with high-profile solo and concertante commissions from composers such as George Lewis, Brett Dean, Bent Sørensen and other contemporary voices. His commitment to exploring the contemporary voice for the harpsichord is reflected in his 2020 Hyperion release ‘Musique?’ – a compilation of electronic and acoustic works including the modern revival of Luc Ferrari’s 1974 Programme commun for harpsichord and tape. In recognition of his contributions to the classical music field, Mahan Esfahani was awarded the 2022 Wigmore Hall Prize.
His richly-varied discography for Hyperion and Deutsch Grammophon – including an ongoing series of the complete works of Bach for the former – has been acclaimed in the press with a Gramophone award, two BBC Music Magazine Awards, a Diapason d’Or, ‘Choc de Classica,’ an ICMA, as well as numerous Editor’s Choices including a spot in the Telegraph’s compilation of essential classical music and the New York Times List of Top Recordings. He can be frequently heard as a commentator on BBC Radio 3 and Radio. Born in Tehran, Esfahani grew up in the United States and studied musicology and history at Stanford University before completing his studies in Prague with the celebrated Czech harpsichordist Zuzana Růžičková. He now makes his home in Prague.
Viano String Quartet
Lucy Wang, violin | Hao Zhou, violin | Aiden Kane, viola | Tate Zawadiuk, cello
Praised for their “virtuosity, visceral expression, and rare unity of intention” (Boston Globe), the Viano Quartet is one of the most sought-after performing young ensembles today and currently in-residence at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Bowers Program from 2024-2027. Since winning First Prize at the 2019 Banff International String Quartet Competition, they have traveled to nearly every major city across the globe. The quartet was named the inaugural June Goldsmith Quartet-in-Residence for the Music in the Morning series in Vancouver (through 2025), where their focus will be to commission new works and lead extensive community engagement initiatives. Additionally, they also received the Grand Prize at the 2019 ENKOR International Music Competition, second prize at the 2019 Yellow Springs Chamber Music Competition and the Silver Medal at the 2018 Fischoff National Chamber Music. Their chief mentors include faculty of the Curtis Institute and Colburn Conservatory, as well as members of the Dover, Guarneri and Tokyo string quartets.
“…hair raising, with bolts of lightning flashing from many pages…” – American Record Guide
Demarre McGill, flute
Demarre McGill has gained international recognition as a soloist, recitalist, chamber and orchestral musician. Winner of an Avery Fisher Career Grant and the Sphinx Medal of Excellence, he is now the principal flute of the Seattle Symphony and previously served as principal flute of numerous symphony orchestras. In August of 2019, he was named Associate Professor of Flute at Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and is an artist-faculty member of the Aspen Music Festival and School. A founding member of The Myriad Trio, a co-founder of The Art of Élan and, along with clarinetist Anthony McGill and pianist Michael McHale, founded the McGill/McHale Trio. A native of Chicago, Demarre received his Bachelor’s degree from The Curtis Institute of Music and Master’s degree at The Juilliard School. Photo Credit: Denver Rispel
Barry Shiffman, viola
Artistic director of the Rockport Chamber Music Festival and classical music at Rockport Music, internationally acclaimed violinist and violist Barry Shiffman is well-respected as a musician, educator and administrator. He was co-founder of the St. Lawrence String Quartet (SLSQ), and currently serves as both the Associate Dean and Director of Chamber Music at the Glenn Gould School and Dean of the Phil and Eli Taylor Performance Academy for Young Artists at The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. He also serves as Executive Director of the Banff International String Quartet Competition.
Jeremy McCoy, double bass
For 35 seasons, Jeremy McCoy served as the Co-Principal double bass for the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, playing in more than 5,000 performances under music directors James Levine and Yannick Nézet-Séguin. He retired from that position in 2020, but continues to be a highly sought after artist in orchestral and chamber settings. McCoy has performed as concerto soloist with the Atlantic Chamber Orchestra, the Louisiana Philharmonic, Classical Tahoe, the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra and Musica Viva of New York. As a chamber musician, he has collaborated with members of the Arditti, Borodin, Cleveland, Emerson, Guarneri, Juilliard and Tokyo string quartets and with many other distinguished artists.

Beauport Cruiselines St. Peter's Fiesta Cruise
2024-06-29 16:00 - 19:00 | Beauport Cruiselines, 6 Rowe Square, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Viva! St. Peter’s Fiesta is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than aboard Beauport Cruiselines? Join us on Saturday, June 29th from 4:00PM – 7:00PM for our Fiesta Cruise!
Indulge in an Italian-themed feast, sip on seasonal cocktails, enjoy live entertainment, and view the Greasy Pole Contest from the best spot in town, here on Beauport Cruiselines!
Tickets are available to purchase through this link: https://bit.ly/44LTW4o

Rainbow Witch Hat Decorating
2024-06-29 10:00 - 11:00 | The Good Witch of Salem, 2 North St, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Decorate your very own witch hat with ribbon, tulle and embellishments. Express your unique style and create a one-of-a-kind magical accessory!
Hosted By: Witch Apprentice

Wooden Spoon Carving Workshop
2024-06-29 09:00 - 17:00 | Calvo Studio, 235 East Main St, Gloucester, 01930, United States
Here is a wonderful opportunity for you to get a basic understanding of wooden spoon carving. This is a fun class to learn how to carve a spoon that you will be able to take home and use that night. We will discuss all the varied tools and techniques. We will talk about all the different woods that you can use as well as the steps to design a spoon. This class includes your tools for use with a small fee for your materials.
All you need to do is show up with your enthusiasm and have a fun time. You will be surprised with what you create and everyone has a great time! I also offer SPOON CARVING PARTIES if you would like to get a group together and have fun for a day.
This workshop takes place on June 29th from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
For more information:
Call: (978) 283-0231
Email: david@calvostudio.com
Website: www.davidcalvo.com

Almost Queen: A Tribute to Queen
2024-06-29 08:00 - 20:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
They don’t just pay tribute to the legendary band, Almost Queen transports you back in time to experience the magic and essence of Queen themselves.
This deliberate four piece band is “guaranteed to blow your mind” with iconic four-part harmonies and expertly executed musical interludes. Almost Queen’s impressive tribute to Queen is nothing short of breathtaking. The band’s authenticity shines through in their impeccable attention to detail and genuine costumes, while their live energy and precision will leave music fans of all ages with an unforgettable concert experience.
