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SUMMARY:Museum of Old Newbury Guided Tours - August\, September\, October\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our friendly\, knowledgeable tour guides share fascinating stories in each of the museum’s period rooms and galleries. \nYou will walk through this Federal-period house\, from its 1808 beginning as a ship captain’s home to its ownership by multiple generations of the Cushing family. See parts of the home as it was lived in\, as well as galleries featuring maritime trade\, the churches of Old Newbury\, and art works by Newburyport native Laura Coombs Hills. \nTours are on the hour\, 11-4pm\, Thursday – Sunday. Pre-order of tickets is encouraged as space cannot be guaranteed without tickets. Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour starts. \nTours are $10\, $8 for seniors\, $5 for those under 18. Free for members and residents of “Old Newbury ” but tickets should still be reserved here. See membership levels at : https://www.newburyhistory.org/membership. \nWe look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/museum-of-old-newbury-guided-tours-august-september-october-2025/2025-08-01/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Historical
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Art Making: Boreal-Inspired Patches at PEM
DESCRIPTION:Know before you go\nIn-person event\nLocation: Create Space\, Studio 1 \nIncluded with admission \nAs you’ll discover in the new Knowing Nature: Stories of the Boreal Forest exhibition\, 31% of the world’s forest is found in the boreal zone. Home to many species and a host of migratory birds\, the boreal forest is also essential to regulating Earth’s climate. Spread the word about this vitally important forest by screen printing your own boreal animal and plant patch that you can wear and share with friends!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/drop-in-art-making-boreal-inspired-patches-at-pem/
LOCATION:Peabody Essex Museum\, East India Square\, 161 Essex Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Drew & Ellie Holcomb
DESCRIPTION:Experience the soulful Americana of Drew and Ellie Holcomb\, a dynamic husband-and-wife duo blending heartfelt storytelling with contemporary roots music. The Memory Bank Tour marks their first full-length duo record\, celebrating their shared passion for connection and community. With over 1 billion combined streams and tours alongside legends like Willie Nelson\, the Holcombs deliver a warm\, captivating evening of award-winning music and inspiring collaboration. \nVIP – Premium Early Entry \nTicket price + $35\nBenefits:\nEarly Entry into the venue\nCrowd-free merch shopping\nPremium seating\, where available\nLimited Availability \nDrew & Ellie Holcomb have partnered with the anti-slavery non-profit International Justice Mission to donate $1 (one dollar) from each ticket sale to support the organization’s efforts to rescue children trapped in modern-day slavery and protect people in poverty from violence.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/drew-ellie-holcomb/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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SUMMARY:Roomful of Blues 2025
DESCRIPTION:8/1/25\nReserved Seating $45\nGA Standing $25.00\n7:30pm Doors\, 8:30pm Show\n18+\, Positive I.D. Required \nEven 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 eightpiece unit led by guitarist Chris Vachon\, the band has never sounded fresher or stronger. Singer DD Bastos brings her 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 Chris Pratt\, drummer Mike Coffey\, keyboardist Jeff Ceasrine\, baritone and tenor saxophonist Craig Thomas\, and tenor and alto saxophonist Rich Lataille\, Roomful keeps on rockin’ year after year! \nRoomful of Blues\, according to DownBeat magazine\, “are in a class by themselves.” With their masterful combination of jumping\, horn-heavy\, hard-edged blues and R&B\, it’s no wonder why the great Count Basie called them “the hottest blues band I’ve ever heard.” Since 1967\, the group’s deeply rooted blend of swing\, rock ‘n’ roll\, jump\, blues and soul has earned it five Grammy Award nominations and a slew of other accolades\, including seven Blues Music Awards.With a non-stop performance schedule for over 55 years\, Roomful of Blues has earned critical\, popular and radio success and a legion of fans around the globe. including the prestigious DownBeat International Critics Poll for “Best Blues Band”. \nD.D. Bastos – Vocals DD is no stranger to the stage. She began singing in church at the age of 5 years old. Music has always been her passion. D.D. earned second chair in the All-Eastern Honors Ensemble representing Massachusetts which garnered her a scholarship. After college D.D. began performing with local bands throughout NE which led to the inception of her band DD & The Road Kings. Her work put her closely associated with the fraternity that is; Roomful of Blues\, Sugar Ray and the Bluetones\, The Broadcasters and the dozens of splinter groups who have branched off — shaping many other New England Blues bands. Certainly\, when three of them show up on D.D. and the Road Kings’ album Lover Bird\, which was well received by critics and fans alike\, there is a common thread that can be traced back to the ’60s Blues revival. D.D. is also a Choral Director in the public school system with 20+ years as a private music teacher. Her love of singing is what fuels her soulful and powerful performances. \nChris Vachon – Guitar Chris is a true multi-talent. His prowess as a guitar slinger is well documented\, and his strengths as a producer and songwriter grow from album to album. He produced the band’s nine most recent albums—There Goes the Neighborhood (1998)\, Watch You When You Go (2001)\, Live at Wolf Trap (2002) the Grammy nominated That’s Right! (2003)\, and Standing Room Only (2004)\, “Raisin’ A Ruckus” (2008)\, Hook\, Line & Sinker (2011)\, 45 Live (2013) and In A Roomful of Blues (2020) after co-producing all of Roomful’s other albums recorded in the ’90s. Chris’s songs— such as “Turn It On! Turn It Up!\,” “Running Out of Time\,” “She’ll Be So Fine\,” “Blue\, Blue World\,” “Dynamite” and “Keep on Rockin'” have become firm favorites in AAA and bluesradio formats\, bringing many new fans into the Roomful fold. \nJohn Turner – Upright and Electric Bass A veteran of the New England jazz scene\, bassist John Turner has performed and recorded with just about everybody–specifically the Either/Orchestra\,Charlie Kohlhase\, Scott Hamilton\, Roswell Rudd\, Lee Konitz\, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra\, members of Ornette Coleman’s band\, and Magic Dick-Jay Geils and Blues Time to name a few. John’s rock solid bottom is the essential element of the swing groove which Roomful is renowned for. \nJeff Ceasrine – PianoOrgan Originally from New York\, Jeff is a multi-instrumentalist who has performed throughout the New England area on keyboards\, rhythm guitar\, percussion\, and background vocals for over 25 years. He has worked in several long-standing acts in Rhode Island (blues\, jazz\, and swing) and has played many one-off gigs with various bands throughout the region. A frequent guest and on-call keyboard player with Roomful of Blues since 2008 (appearing on their recent “In a Roomful of Blues” CD)\, Jeff is comfortable with many different blues stylings. His influences include Pine Top Perkins\, Duke Ellington\, Fats Waller\, Lonnie Smith\, Otis Spann and Jimmy Smith..” \nMike Coffey – Drums From Newport Rhode Island Mike Coffey spent 20 years performing with the US Navy band. Upon retirement he performed with local blues artist Chris Stoval Brown and other wellknown blues artist in the Boston area. As part of a weekly Jazz series he has performed with Mike Renzi and Grey Sargent both members of Tony Bennett’s band and other renown jazz artist. He also performs with 50s doo wop group”The Diamonds” when they perform in New England. He studied with renown drum instructors Alan Dawson and Gary Chaffee. Known for his versatility and ability to enhance any group he performs with he been a welcome new member of Roomful of Blues. \nRich Lataille – Tenor and Alto Sax Rich joined Roomful in 1970 and was there at the beginning of what has become the most legendary horn section in contemporary blues. It was Rich’s interest in the swinging bands of the ’30s and ’40s that led Roomful to forge the distinctive sound that has become the band’s trademark. A man who can play both sides of the fence\, lyrically tender or blisteringly hot\, Rich has a big\, warm tone that is always jam-packed with feeling. His melodic inventiveness reflects the depth and breadth of his wide-ranging influences. Rich worked with various local and high- school bands before beginning his long-term relationship with Roomful. \nCraig Thomas – Baritone and Tenor Sax Craig was born in Washington DC and grew up in Maryland. At a young age Craig heard an early rock and roll instrumental “Wild Weekend” by the Rockin’ Rebels which inspired him to take up the saxophone. He moved to LA in his early 20s and played with the likes of Jim Messina of Loggins & Messina\, Les McCann\, Aretha Franklin\, the Stylistics\, Freda Payne\, Jermaine Jackson the R&B Bombers among many\, many others. Craig’s rich musical background is a welcome asset to the Roomful of Blues horn section. \nChristopher Pratt – Trumpet Chris is a native of Rhode Island and has performed throughout the New England area with various local and national acts for over forty years. Chris recently retired as a music teacher of 37 years from Warwick Rhode Island and continues to actively teach music at Roger Williams University. Chris’s pure melodic style\, infectious energy\, and love of the blues can be heard every time Roomful of Blues takes the stage!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/roomful-of-blues-2025/
LOCATION:The Cut\, 177 Main Street
\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Touch-a-Truck at Cider Hill Farm
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a day of big wheels and even bigger smiles at Cider Hill Farm! Kids (and kids at heart) can explore an exciting lineup of farm vehicles\, climb aboard a real fire engine\, and check out other cool trucks. The fun keeps rolling with a tractor-inspired obstacle course\, scenic hayrides through the orchards\, a visit to the barnyard\, and oversized trikes to ride around. Grown-ups can relax with hard cider from our bar (11–4)\, grab a bite from the food truck (11–4)\, and enjoy free live music (12–3). It’s a day full of discovery\, play\, and down-to-earth fun. Admission is free!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/touch-a-truck-at-cider-hill-farm/
LOCATION:Cider Hill Farm\, 45 Fern Avenue\, Amesbury\, M\, 01913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T150000
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SUMMARY:Newburyport Art offers Gelli Plate Painting & Collage with Maria Malatesta
DESCRIPTION:Gelli Plate Printing & Collage with Maria Malatesta\nSaturday\, August 2nd\, 9:00am–3:00pm | Upstairs Hartson Gallery\n$55 for NAA members / $75 non-members\nIn this workshop\, learn to make unique monoprints using a gelli plate. There will be demonstrations of various printing techniques which will include painting and drawing on the plate\, using stencils\, layering\, combining shapes and image transfers. Printing and rice papers are great to print on as well as found and old papers. You may then use these printed papers in collage. This will be a fun and productive day of printing and experimenting with different methods and materials.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/newburyport-art-offers-gelli-plate-painting-collage-with-maria-malatesta/
LOCATION:Newburyport Art Association\, 65 Water St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T113000
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SUMMARY:Coffee and Conversation at the Carlson Education Center
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 2\, 2025\n10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.\nCarlson Education Center\, CAM Green\n13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester\, MA\nCAM Members Free\, Non-Members $5\nRegistration required as space is limited \nGet to know Lucy MacDonald DeMaine (1893-1988)\, a daughter of Gloucester who became the “heart” of the American Field Service and the wife of Gloucester artist Harry DeMaine. Learn about her connections with A. Piatt Andrew and Henry Sleeper\, well known citizens of Gloucester. With her skills and dedication Lucy represents the women behind the scenes who make organizations (and artists) function and prosper. Her daughter-in-law\, Ann W. DeMaine\, will share her story and invite questions and discussion about the role of women during Lucy’s lifetime. Afterwards\, join us to view the Collection Highlights exhibition case spotlighting the DeMaines and the American Field Service during World War I at the entrance to the Janet & William Ellery James Center gallery. \nImage Credit: Photo of Lucy Bigelow MacDonald DeMaine\, Secretary of the American Field Service\, provided by Ann DeMaine.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/coffee-and-conversation-at-the-carlson-education-center-8/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Green\, 13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T120000
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Hopper’s Houses Downtown
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 2\, 2025\n10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nCape Ann Museum Courtyard\, Downtown Campus\n27 Pleasant St\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\n$10 for CAM Members\, $20 for non-members\nRegistration Required \nExplore the area surrounding the Museum on this walk past select Gloucester houses made famous by American realist painter Edward Hopper (1882-1967). Hopper is known to have painted in Gloucester on five separate occasions in the first decades of the 20th century. His paintings from this period capture the local landscape and architecture in a loosely rendered\, light–filled style and are considered by many to be some of his finest works. \nStroll with a CAM Docent for about 1 1/2 hours as you loop around downtown Gloucester. \nWhere to Meet?\nThough the Downtown Campus is currently closed for renovations until the spring of 2026\, the tour will gather at the courtyard attached to the Museum on 27 Pleasant Street. Tours are light rain or shine. \nPhoto Credit: CAM docent leading walking tour\, CAM staff photo.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/walking-tour-hoppers-houses-downtown-3/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Historical,Lecture/Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T160000
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SUMMARY:CAM Talk – Mending Movement: Sail Repair in the Early Maritime Atlantic\, with Emily Whitted
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 2\, 2025\n3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nJanet & William Ellery James Center\nCAM Green\, 13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester\, MA 01930\nCAM Members Free\, Non-Members $10\nRegistration is required as space is limited. \nIn the age of sail\, the efficient movement of people and goods around the early maritime Atlantic world relied on the strength of woven fabric and the means to repair it successfully. Sails underwent extensive wear and required regular maintenance and repair work completed by sailors onboard ships while at sea or by sailmakers while in ports. By focusing on ship sails as a technology of maritime movement\, sailcloth repair offers insights into the value of repair practices within maritime businesses. Using extant material culture and archival documents from New England’s many maritime collections\, this presentation traces the history of sail repair inside sailmakers’ lofts\, on the decks of ships\, and within marine insurance policies. \nEmily Whitted is a PhD candidate in History at the University of Massachusetts Amherst whose work focuses on early American history\, material culture\, and public history. Her dissertation project\, “Darned\, Patched\, and Mended: Repairing Textiles in Early America\,” examines early American textile repair work as an integral\, everyday practice completed with needles and thread to maintain fabric’s life cycles within homes\, ships\, and military camps. She also holds a M.A. in American Material Culture from the Winterthur Program at the University of Delaware. \nImage Credit: Mended sails. Image courtesy of the speaker.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/cam-talk-mending-movement-sail-repair-in-the-early-maritime-atlantic-with-emily-whitted/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Green\, 13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical,Lecture/Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T183000
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SUMMARY:Grace Kelly
DESCRIPTION:World-renowned jazz-pop saxophonist\, singer and bandleader Grace Kelly celebrates 20 years of performing with two electrifying concerts in Rockport. \nPlease note the option of two shows when purchasing. Select either 5 PM or 8 PM. \nNote: For some 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.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/grace-kelly-2/2025-08-02/1/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T230000
DTSTAMP:20250603T170800Z
CREATED:20250603T170800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T170800Z
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SUMMARY:Captain Jack and the Strangers - Jack's Bday Bash!
DESCRIPTION:8/2/2025\n$32 Reserved Seats / $26 GA Standing\n21+ / Positive I.D. Required.\n7p doors / 8p show \nCaptain Jack & The Strangers\, comprised of six individuals hailing from Gloucester\, MA (45 min north of Boston) with over 30 years experience in music and performance. The band is fronted by 24 year old piano phenom\, Jack Favazza\, who brings a youthful exuberance to this classic American songbook. This group plays a wide catalogue of music from America’s own Piano Man\, Billy Joel\, spanning his entire musical career from the 70’s\, 80’s\, and 90’s. Playing both well known hits\, alongside of b-side fan favorites\, there are surely songs to appease any audience member. \nWith a long standing passion for the music of Billy Joel\, the band formed in late 2022\, after founding members had seen a performance of Billy at the legendary Fenway Park in Boston\, MA during the summer of that same year. That performance solidified the decision to perform Billy Joel’s music to as many people as possible. Gloucester has a long history of talented artists\, and Captain Jack & The Strangers is no different. A local “supergroup” of musicians from well known acts such as Groove Therapy\, The Spynz\, Mystery Meat\, and the Neon 90’s have formed this group to bring you the high energy\, soft somber moments\, and everything in between that Billy Joel is so well known for. Listening to any song at a show will surely invoke your favorite memories and emotions when you hear a specific Billy Joel song done in a way that only Captain Jack & The Strangers can do.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/captain-jack-and-the-strangers-jacks-bday-bash/
LOCATION:The Cut\, 177 Main Street
\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T231500
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SUMMARY:Yankee Homecoming Fireworks
DESCRIPTION:Display performed Pyrotechnico.  Co-sponsored by various local merchants\, banks and the citizens of Newburyport. \nBring your blanket or chair\, sit and relax\, listen to the concert and get ready for the oohs and aahhhs. A spectacular fireworks display is being planned for your enjoyment. Come early and enjoy the evening!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/yankee-homecoming-fireworks/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Cultural,Fair/Festival,Family,Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T150000
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SUMMARY:Yankee Homecoming Parade
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/yankee-homecoming-parade/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Cultural,Fair/Festival,Family,Historical,Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T150000
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SUMMARY:White-Ellery House Tour
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, August 3\, 2025\n2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nWhite-Ellery House\, CAM Green\n13 Poplar St\, Gloucester\, MA 01930\nFree and open to the public.\nRegistration Required due to limited space. \nThe White-Ellery House\, built in 1710 for the Reverend John White\, Gloucester’s first settled minister in First Parish\, was situated in Gloucester’s Town Green\, the center of the community at that time. The house exhibits a certain elegance and refinement while providing for basic needs of its early owners. The tour will share who lived in the house over time\, its exterior structure and interior features\, and the adventure of being moved to make way for the Route 128 rotary. \nPhoto Credit: The White-Ellery House\, CAM staff photo.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/white-ellery-house-tour-8/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Green\, 13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical,Lecture/Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cape Ann Museum":MAILTO:info@capeannmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T160000
DTSTAMP:20250603T171337Z
CREATED:20250603T171337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T171337Z
UID:10017796-1754229600-1754236800@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Bonsai Workshop at Granite Coast Brewing Company
DESCRIPTION:Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends\, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot\, prune\, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive\, or we’ll replace it. \nThis workshop will be hosted at Granite Coast Brewing Company. Granite Coast Brewing Company looks to provided innovative\, creative\, historical\, and collaborative beer. It is at the heart of they we are and they look forward to serving you for years to come. \nUnder 21 policy: Please contact Granite Coast Brewing Company for details regarding underage entry \nFor more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes\, visit our website at: https://bonsaibar.com/products/granite-coast-brewing-company
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/bonsai-workshop-at-granite-coast-brewing-company-3/
LOCATION:Granite Coast Brewing Company\, 77B Main St\, Peabody\, M\, 01960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T183000
DTSTAMP:20250515T164039Z
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SUMMARY:Gryphon Trio & Barry Shiffman\, viola
DESCRIPTION:Recognized as one of the world’s preeminent piano trios for over 25 years\, Gryphon Trio has been praised for its “breathtaking ensemble and tonal control” (BBC Magazine). The Trio is joined by violist (and artistic director) Barry Shiffman for a program featuring Brahms and Beethoven’s Piano Trio\, Op. 97 “Archduke”. \nPROGRAM\nBRAHMS: Piano Quartet in G minor\, Op. 25\nIntermission\nBEETHOVEN: Piano Trio\, Op. 97 “Archduke”
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/gryphon-trio-barry-shiffman-viola/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T114500
DTSTAMP:20250515T164327Z
CREATED:20250515T164327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T164327Z
UID:10017432-1754305200-1754307900@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Move\, Groove & Imagine
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Festival musicians invite young audiences and their families on a thrilling 45-minute musical adventure filled with singing melodies and dancing rhythms. From Haydn’s playful charm and Mendelssohn’s lyrical melodies to Dvořák’s folk-inspired tunes and Piazzolla’s fiery tango rhythms\, each piece transports listeners into a world of movement and imagination. Beethoven’s bold and energetic music adds drama and excitement\, demonstrating how powerful emotions can be conveyed through rhythm and melody. Children and parents alike will be swept away by the joy of music that ignites both the imagination and the spirit! \nFree\, reservations encouraged.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/move-groove-imagine/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T214000
DTSTAMP:20250515T164421Z
CREATED:20250515T164421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T164421Z
UID:10017433-1754420400-1754430000@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:La Traviata
DESCRIPTION:Michael Mayer’s sumptuous production of Verdi’s beloved tragedy returns\, featuring soprano Diana Damrau and tenor Juan Diego Flórez in this 2018 performance. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts. \nBy Verdi \nOriginally transmitted December 15\, 2018 \nExpected runtime: 2 hours\, 38 mins (158 minutes)
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/la-traviata/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T113000
DTSTAMP:20250711T141323Z
CREATED:20250711T141323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T141323Z
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SUMMARY:Art & Sensory
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025\n10:30a.m. – 11:30a.m.\nCarlson Education Center\, CAM Green\n13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester\, MA 01930\nFree and open to the public. Registration Required \nChildren of preschool to upper elementary age and their caregivers are invited to explore their creativity through the fun of using many different materials with art educator Sarah Brown. Projects are always step-by-step and hands-on to encourage sensory guidance and fine motor skills\, and to help create individual masterpieces! This program is free but registration is required due to limited materials. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult. \nProgram may take place outside the Carlson Education Center if weather permits. \nImage Credit: Photo by Sarah Brown
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/art-sensory-4/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Green\, 13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cape Ann Museum":MAILTO:info@capeannmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T180000
DTSTAMP:20250725T171320Z
CREATED:20250725T171320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T171320Z
UID:10021285-1754496000-1754503200@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:First Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:This is a repeating event\, the first Wednesday of every month. Currently we are offering free admission on Aug 6. \nWe’re open late! \nVisit Wenham Museum on the first Wednesday of the month and enjoy extended evening hours from 4 to 6 PM! Bring the whole family and explore our beloved model train gallery\, vintage toy collections\, and hands-on history exhibits after school or work. It’s a perfect midweek museum adventure!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/first-wednesdays/2025-08-06/
LOCATION:Wenham Museum\, 132 Main St.\, Route 1A\, Wenham\, MA\, 01984\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T200000
DTSTAMP:20250515T170157Z
CREATED:20250515T170157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T170157Z
UID:10017434-1754506800-1754510400@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Cape Ann Jazz Workshop Faculty & Jazz Messengers
DESCRIPTION:This concert features a faculty and student ensemble from Rockport Music’s summer jazz workshop Students selected to be part of this high-level intensive group–the Jazz messengers–have a unique daily schedule where they study advanced jazz performance\, gain jazz education experience by taking on a Teaching Assistant role\, and cultivate leadership skills through performance opportunities. Learn more
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/cape-ann-jazz-workshop-faculty-jazz-messengers/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T113000
DTSTAMP:20250721T175838Z
CREATED:20250721T175838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T175838Z
UID:10021226-1754560800-1754566200@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Architectural Walking Tours: Newburyport’s Fashionable Old Houses
DESCRIPTION:Architectural styles\, like clothing\, come into fashion for functional\, aesthetic\, economic and social reasons. Over time homeowners renovate\, enhance\, and adapt to reflect changing times and fashions. \nJoin us for a walking tour of Newburyport’s architectural styles from the 18th and 19th centuries as found along High Street and the neighborhood near the Museum of Old Newbury. Learn to distinguish prevalent styles\, note changes that have occurred over time\, and determine what questions to ask about historic houses. \nThis approximately 90-minute walk allows ample time to walk and talk with your knowledgeable guide and other participants. Together we will walk through time using the lens of Newburyport’s fashionable old houses! \nWear comfortable shoes for uneven terrain and bring a water bottle. In case of extreme weather\, this event will be an illustrated talk at the Museum of Old Newbury.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/architectural-walking-tours-newburyports-fashionable-old-houses-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical,Lecture/Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T160000
DTSTAMP:20250708T180733Z
CREATED:20250708T180733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T180733Z
UID:10020971-1754560800-1754582400@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Summer BloomFest
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the height of summer in full floral splendor at Summer BloomFest! Nestled in the heart of North Andover\, Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens welcomes you to in a weekend of botanical beauty\, seasonal charm\, and family-friendly fun. Join us Thursday 8/7 – Sunday 8/10. \nStroll through our gardens in peak bloom\, bursting with vibrant color and fragrance. Enjoy our daily garden tours\, self-guided house tours\, and interactive activities for all ages. During this festival style event\, visitors will have access to the gardens and the opportunity to participate in our daily activities included as part of your admission. This includes:\n• Little Sprout Kids Korner (Kids activities and craft station)\n• Storytime at 11 am and 2 pm\n• Little Sprouts in the Garden Education Cart\n• Self-Guided Historic House Tours (Available 10:30 am-4:30 pm)\n• Wonder & Bloom Scavenger Hunt\n• Yard Games in our Event Lawn\n•\nIn addition to our daily offerings\, we will be hosting a number of workshops and specialty tours at the property during the Summer BloomFest event including:\n• Summer BloomFest: Full Bloom Garden Tour (Thursday)\n• Summer BloomFest: Sunset Picnic Concert (Thursday)\n• Summer BloomFest: Behind the Layers-Historic Mural Restoration Guided Tour (Friday)\n• Summer BloomFest: Yoga in the Gardens (Saturday)\n• Summer BloomFest: Cut Flowers Garden Tour and Bouquet Workshop (Saturday)\n• Summer BloomFest: Pressed Flower Workshop and Garden Tour (Sunday) \nIf you have signed up for one of these workshops or tours\, no additional admission ticket is necessary. \nParking is located at our new entrance location showcasing contemporary gardens and our Garden Gateway visitor orientation center at 153 Chickering Road\, (off of 133) in North Andover MA. \nPre-registration is required. Tickets will not be sold on site. Ticket time represents your arrival window. \nRefunds for this event must be requested 7 days prior to workshop. In the event of cancellation\, you will be notified via the email address you used to register and refunded in full within 14 business days. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. \nSummer BloomFest Cost\nMember Adult: $12;Member Child: $6;\nNonmember Adult: $20;Nonmember Child: $10;
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/summer-bloomfest/2025-08-07/
LOCATION:Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens\, Chickering Road 153\, North Andover\, M\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Fair/Festival,Family,Historical,Seasonal
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Trustees":MAILTO:CastleHill@thetrustees.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T113000
DTSTAMP:20250711T141407Z
CREATED:20250711T141407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T141407Z
UID:10020998-1754562600-1754566200@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Coffee & Conversations at the Carlson Education Center: Paul Manship
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 7\, 2025\n10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.\nCarlson Education Center\, CAM Green\n13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester\, MA\nCAM Members Free\, Non-Members $5\nRegistration required as space is limited. \nAlthough three popular bronzes by Paul Manship (1885-1966) grace the Cape Ann Museum collection— Indian Hunter and His Dog\, Shoebill Stork\, and Tortoise — it is a delightful painted plaster cast also in the collection\, Daughter Pauline Frances — Three Weeks Old (1913) we will be exploring. We will discuss some of the sculptor’s favorite influences found in Pauline Frances as well as its unique effect on his view of portrait sculpture. \nYou are invited to join us Thursdays for a unique experience. Led by a CAM docent\, these deep dives into a single artwork or object from the Collection will begin with conversation\, a short presentation and complimentary coffee at the Carlson Education Center\, followed by a special trip to the James Center to view the object being discussed. No special knowledge needed! Just a curiosity to learn more in a small group setting and enjoy a unique experience. \nImage Credit: Paul Manship (1885-1966)\, Daughter Pauline Frances — Three Weeks Old\, 1913. Painted plaster cast. Collection of the Cape Ann Museum\, Gloucester\, MA. Museum purchase\, 2023 [2023.058].
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/coffee-conversations-at-the-carlson-education-center-paul-manship-2/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Green\, 13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Lecture/Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cape Ann Museum":MAILTO:info@capeannmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T120000
DTSTAMP:20250711T141455Z
CREATED:20250711T141455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T141455Z
UID:10021043-1754564400-1754568000@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Summer BloomFest: Full Bloom Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Step into nature’s most vibrant and beautiful gallery with a guided garden tour around Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens during our Summer BloomFest event. These expansive manicured gardens boast both plentiful European-inspired flower beds as designed in the 1920s\, as well as newly installed gardens featuring current-day trends and varieties. Discover the intricate 300-year-old history of this Trustees property through a guided tour with a knowledgeable Trustees guide. \nWhat to Expect:\n• A 45-minute guided tour through the most colorful corners of the garden.\n• Insider insights into both the property and garden’s history.\n• Facts about the purpose of each garden and seasonal flowers that are currently in bloom. \nPre-registration is required. A ticket to this tour includes access to Summer BloomFest and the gardens.Refunds for this event must be requested 7 days prior to tour. In the event of cancellation\, you will be notified via the email address you used to register and refunded in full within 14 business days. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. \nSummer BloomFest: Full Bloom Garden Tour Cost\nMember: $12; Nonmember: $20;
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/summer-bloomfest-full-bloom-garden-tour/
LOCATION:Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens\, Chickering Road 153\, North Andover\, M\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Historical,Seasonal
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Trustees":MAILTO:CastleHill@thetrustees.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T193000
DTSTAMP:20250711T141548Z
CREATED:20250711T141548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T141548Z
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SUMMARY:Summer BloomFest: Sunset Picnic Concert
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate summer in full bloom with an evening of music\, flowers\, and golden hour magic at our Sunset Picnic Concert. As part of our Summer BloomFest event\, this laid-back picnic-style concert under the setting sun\, featuring the genre-blending sounds of Cold Chocolate — a dynamic fusion of Americana\, folk\, and soulful grooves. \nWhat to Expect/Recommendations: \n– Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair and set up on our event lawn.\n-Try the activities at Kids Korner and Wonder & Bloom Scavenger Hunt.\n– Soak in the sunset surrounded by lush summer florals.\n– Enjoy a live performance by Cold Chocolate.\n-Enjoy local food and local beer vendor including The Frosty Pedal\, Oak & Iron Brewery\, and more \nWhether you’re dancing barefoot in the grass or lounging with a beverage\, this is your invitation to relax\, connect\, and bloom where you’re planted. This is a BYO chair event\, we also recommend bug spray. Let the music play and the flowers sway — we’ll see you there! \nPlease note: Outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted upon entry. Picnic blankets\, lawn chairs\, and low tables are permitted. Please no tents\, lawn umbrellas\, grills\, candles\, or pets. \nPre-registration is required. Tickets will not be sold on site. Ticket time represents your arrival window.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/summer-bloomfest-sunset-picnic-concert/
LOCATION:Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens\, Chickering Road 153\, North Andover\, M\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Fair/Festival,Family,Historical,Music,Seasonal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T200000
DTSTAMP:20250603T171625Z
CREATED:20250603T171625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T171625Z
UID:10017752-1754589600-1754596800@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Newburyport Art offers Alcohol Inks with Alison Odle
DESCRIPTION:Alcohol Inks with Alison Odle\nFour Thursdays\, August 7th – 28th\, 6:00pm–8:00pm | Upstairs Hartson Gallery\n$225 for NAA members / $275 non-members\nAlcohol ink is a vibrant and expressive medium that offers a unique\, meditative experience suitable for artists of all skill levels. This course is designed to guide you through the fundamentals of working with alcohol inks\, progressing from simple techniques to more intricate and advanced styles. Whether you’re new to the medium or looking to refine your skills\, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the fascinating and fluid nature of alcohol inks and unlock your own creative potential. No prior experience is required. This course will take place on August 7th\, August 14th\, August 21st\, and August 28th.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/newburyport-art-offers-alcohol-inks-with-alison-odle/2025-08-07/
LOCATION:Newburyport Art Association\, 65 Water St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T210000
DTSTAMP:20250515T170416Z
CREATED:20250515T170416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T170416Z
UID:10017437-1754595000-1754600400@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Tom Rush with Matt Nakoa
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating five decades of touring\, Tom Rush has been thrilling audiences here and abroad with hits like “No Regrets\,” “Circle Game\,” “Remember Song\,” “Urge for Going” and\, of course\, “Rockport Sunday.” He returns this summer with singer/songwriter Matt Nakoa.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/tom-rush-with-matt-nakoa-2/2025-08-07/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T120000
DTSTAMP:20250711T141946Z
CREATED:20250711T141946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T141946Z
UID:10021022-1754649000-1754654400@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Ed & Jo Hopper’s Houses\, Views from Portuguese Hill
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 8\, 2025\n10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nCape Ann Museum Courtyard\, Downtown Campus\n27 Pleasant St\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\n$10 for CAM Members\, $20 for non-members\nRegistration Required \nExplore the specific sites in the area of Gloucester known as Portuguese Hill depicted by renowned American realist painter Edward Hopper (1882-1967). Hopper is known to have painted in Gloucester on five separate occasions in the first decades of the 20th century. His paintings from this period capture the local landscape and architecture in a loosely rendered\, light-filled style and are considered by many to be some of his finest works. Also included are sites painted by Josephine Nivison Hopper (1883-1968)\, Hopper’s wife and artist in her own right\, whose work gained recognition long before her future husband’s success. Learn how this hillside neighborhood that the Hoppers travelled together inspired their artwork\, as well as the role the area plays in Gloucester history. \nIf you have enjoyed one of our Hopper’s Houses Downtown tours\, the Portuguese Hill tour takes you to another side of the city to see different views. It’s well worth the experience! \nStroll with a CAM Docent for about 1 1/2 hours towards Portuguese Hill and back to downtown Gloucester. This walking tour includes steep stairs and a length of the hill. \nWhere to Meet?\nThough the Downtown Campus is currently closed for renovations until the spring of 2026\, the tour will gather at the courtyard attached to the Museum on 27 Pleasant Street. Tours are light rain or shine. \nPhoto Credit: CAM docent leading walking tour\, CAM staff photo.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/walking-tour-ed-jo-hoppers-houses-views-from-portuguese-hill/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Historical,Lecture/Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cape Ann Museum":MAILTO:info@capeannmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T150000
DTSTAMP:20250711T142042Z
CREATED:20250711T142042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T142042Z
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SUMMARY:Summer BloomFest: Behind the Layers Historic Mural Restoration House Tour
DESCRIPTION:Step inside our historic house for a behind-the-scenes glimpse into one of our most captivating features: a hand-painted historic mural in our Ballroom currently being restored to its former glory. \nThis guided tour will take participants through the house for a brief overview of the property to tell the story of the Stevens and Coolidge families and then bring participants up to the mural. Here\, paint conservator\, Lisa Mehlin will discuss her current paint conservation work and how she delicately cleans\, stabilizes\, and revives these walls to their original colors\, uncovering details hidden for decades. From artistic technique to historical significance\, this tour reveals how preserving the past brings new life to the present. \nPre-registration is required. Refunds for this event must be requested 7 days prior to tour. In the event of cancellation\, you will be notified via the email address you used to register and refunded in full within 14 business days. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. \nPlease Note: If you have registered for a workshop or specialty tour\, you do not need to purchase an additional General Admission ticket. Your workshop/tour ticket will grant you access to the event and daily general admission activities. \nSummer BloomFest: Behind the Layers Historic Mural Restoration House Tour Cost\nMember: $24;Nonmember: $30;
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/summer-bloomfest-behind-the-layers-historic-mural-restoration-house-tour/
LOCATION:Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens\, Chickering Road 153\, North Andover\, M\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cultural,Exhibit,Historical
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Trustees":MAILTO:CastleHill@thetrustees.org
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