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SUMMARY:Plein Air Watercolor Landscape Sketching
DESCRIPTION:Know before you go\nIn-person event\nLocation: Meet inside the museum’s Main Atrium \nThe group will walk together to Derby Wharf (0.5 miles). \nMembers $39; nonmembers $49; plus $30 for materials \nAges 18+ \nThere will be a break for participants to buy lunch at the Atrium Café or nearby in Salem. \nCelebrate Making History: 200 Years of American Art from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts with an al fresco introduction to watercolor sketching! \nThe session begins with a guided tour led by Jeffrey Richmond-Moll\, PEM’s George Putnam Curator of American Art\, who will offer an exclusive look at the iconic works in the exhibition. Afterward\, participants will engage in a creative workshop led by artist Jessica Yurwitz of Slow River Studio. \nThis class is perfect for beginners with no painting experience\, or those returning to art after a break. All supplies are provided\, and participants will take home essential materials so they can continue painting at home. \nIn the event of rain\, this class will take place in PEM’s Create Space Studios.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/plein-air-watercolor-landscape-sketching-2/
LOCATION:Peabody Essex Museum\, East India Square\, 161 Essex Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:The Resurrection of Judy Rhines: An Installation by Gabrielle Barzaghi & Peter Littlefield
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 23\, 2025\n11:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.\nWhite-Ellery House\, CAM Green\n13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester\, MA\nFree and open to the public.\nParking is first come first served. \nVisit the White-Ellery House to experience The Resurrection of Judy Rhines\, a site-specific drawing installation by Gabrielle Barzaghi (drawings) and Peter Littlefield (dramaturgy). It is comprised of a series of cardboard dioramas and texts that recount a fictional story about Judy Rhines who\, in 1796\, suddenly disappears after being accused of witchcraft. Some say she died by throwing herself off a Rowan tree. But there have been rumors of sightings of her in the Dogtown Woods. \nA radio play\, The Beginning of the End (of Judy Rhines) by Peter Littlefield\, accompanies the installation. The play is a mystery set in the 1940s. Judy Rhines is a secretary\, until one day\, losing her job and just about everything else\, she learns the ways of a witch. Cast includes Phoebe Potts\, Sarah Hickler\, Michael McNamara\, and Evan Lurie. Recorded and edited by Michael LaMarche. Music by Evan Lurie. \nKathleen Adams will perform her original song\, “Judy’s Lament\,” with words by Peter Littlefield\, at 2pm on Saturdays\, August 23 and 30. \nArtist Bios:\nGabrielle Barzaghi is a visual artist whose work explores the absurdity\, tragedy\, and beauty of the world. Her imagery is evocative of places just beyond the edge of normal experience and has an often otherworldly sensibility about the nature of time and being. Her work is in public and private collections\, including the Cape Ann Museum. She graduated from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts\, and taught drawing at Suffolk University for over 30 years. Barzaghi is represented by Matthew Swift Gallery. Recently her work was shown in the exhibition Lines of Thought / Contemporary Women Artists Draw at Jane Deering Gallery. Curator Judith Tolnick Champa included Barzaghi’s work in the exhibition Reseeding the City / Ethnobotany in the Urban at the Rhode Island State House. Barzaghi’s recent solo show Fear Game was exhibited at the Matthew Swift Gallery. She also made a gigantic drawn backdrop for Peter Littlefield’s staging of the play Dogtown Common. \nPeter Littlefield is a stage director\, playwright\, and dramaturg. He recently staged Percy MacKaye’s Dogtown Common at Windhover\, co-produced by the Gloucester 400+. The backdrop was created by Gabrielle Barzaghi. He adapted and co-staged James M. Barrie’s Peter Pan for the Fisher Center at Bard with director Christopher Alden and stage designer Marsha Ginsberg. He co-directed Handel’s Partenope with Mr. Alden at the English National Opera\, winning the Laurence Olivier Award. His work has appeared at the New York City Opera\, Glimmerglass Opera\, Spoleto Festival\, San Francisco Opera\, Theater Basil\, Prague National Theater\, and other companies in the United States and Europe. He began his career in New York’s downtown. He helped start The Pyramid Club where he staged many original shows. His trilogy of short films\, What She Learned from Plants\, made with Roy Rallo\, screened at the Gloucester Writers Center. He leads a playwrighting workshop there each summer. He studied with Maria Irene Fornes. \nImage Credit: Excerpt from The Resurrection of Judy Rhines\, 2025. Gabrielle Barzaghi\, ink on cardboard. Image courtesy of the artist.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/the-resurrection-of-judy-rhines-an-installation-by-gabrielle-barzaghi-peter-littlefield/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Green\, 13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T193000
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SUMMARY:Hot Sardines
DESCRIPTION:Since their early days performing for Brooklyn’s wild underground parties\, the Hot Sardines have skyrocketed to fame with their infectious brand of reinvigorated classic jazz. Described by The New York Times as “potent and assured” and The Times of London as “simply phenomenal\,” the group has earned them more than 60 million digital streams across platforms. \nThe Hot Sardines released C’est La Vie\, a bilingual affair of vintage jazz standards and originals written by Bougerol and Palazzo\, in August 2023. The title song\, a Bossa nova original in French\, is a timely ode to fully living each moment\, even when you don’t know what the next will bring. Unable to travel home in past years\, Elizabeth spent time rediscovering and recording early French music\, including the 1938 gypsy-jazz breezer “J’attendrai” (Dino Olivieri\, Louis Poterat)\, the dark Django Reinhardt ballad “Si Tu Savais” (Georges Ulmer)\, and “I Wish You Love\,” the 1942 standard by Charles Trenet and Léo Chauliac\, with English lyrics by Albert Beach. \n“We called our last album Welcome Home\, Bon Voyage because we were literally always getting on a plane. We were so lucky to have that success\, and we were finally able to reflect on it\,” says Elizabeth. Adds Evan\, “So we said\, What do we want to do now? It turned out we really wanted to write and record more music.” The pair focused on a stripped-down sound to record remotely\, calling on collaborators from Los Angeles to Beijing\, using very 21st-century technology to record songs written nearly 100 years ago.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/hot-sardines/
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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SUMMARY:A Night of Comedy featuring Tom Cotter
DESCRIPTION:8/23/25\nReserved Seating $35\nGA Standing $17.50\n7:00pm Doors\, 8:00pm Show\n21+\, Positive I.D. Required \nComedian Tom Cotter has taken the comedy scene by storm since finishing as runner-up and becoming the Breakout Star from Season 7’s “America’s Got Talent.” He lost to a dog act\, but don’t hold that against him; Tom was the first comedian ever to be a finalist on the show and was the highest finishing human being on the show that year. \nIn August 2013\, AGT asked Tom back to perform as a special guest star (along with Train) and then again to host “The Season 8 AGT Snapple Viewing Party.” \nIn January 2019 Tom was again invited back to the AGT stage – this time to perform against the best of the best “Got Talent” performers from other years and around the world in “America’s Got Talent: The Champions.” In one the most talked about sets of the entire competition\, Tom received a STANDING OVATION from the adoring crowd. \nTom’s other numerous television and radio credits include “The Tonight Show\,” “Last Comic Standing\,” his very own “Comedy Central Presents… Tom Cotter\,”The Howard Stern Show\, Comics Unleashed\, multiple appearance on CBS’ “The Late Late Show” and Celebrity Host of “Gotham Comedy Live” on AXS-TV. \nYou can find Tom headlining all of America’s most famous comedy clubs including: The Comedy Cellar\, The Improv and Caroline’s On Broadway just to name a few. Tom has also been featured at the Montreal “Just For Laughs” Festival\, the HBO Comedy Arts Festival and headlining “America’s Got Talent Live” show at the Palazzo\, Las Vegas. And recently\, Tom was on the dais and took part in the Friars Club Roast of Boomer Esiason at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. Tom is also a regular on Fox News Channel and co-starred on an episode of CBS’ “The Good Wife.” \nIn addition\, Tom has performed in a wide variety of venues from Alaska to China. His appeal is truly international as he was summoned to London to tour and perform on British Television\, and won The Seattle International Stand-Up Comedy Competition and Boston Comedy Festival as The Boston Herald noted “winning by the largest margin of victory in the history of the event.”
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/a-night-of-comedy-featuring-tom-cotter/
LOCATION:The Cut\, 177 Main Street
\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Cut":MAILTO:info@thecutlive.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T233000
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SUMMARY:End of Summer Jam - DJ Dance Party with DJ Snackzilla & DJ Dierdre Dagata
DESCRIPTION:Come dance the night away to 1990s and early 2000s throwbacks\, hip-hop\, and party anthems!\n21+\nHuge Dance Floor\nHuge Sound\nHuge Bar\nNO COVER
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/end-of-summer-jam-dj-dance-party-with-dj-snackzilla-dj-dierdre-dagata/
LOCATION:The Cut\, 177 Main Street
\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T100000
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DTSTAMP:20250721T180008Z
CREATED:20250721T180008Z
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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-3/
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:20250824T110000
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SUMMARY:The Resurrection of Judy Rhines: An Installation by Gabrielle Barzaghi & Peter Littlefield
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, August 24\, 2025\n11:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.\nWhite-Ellery House\, CAM Green\n13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester\, MA\nFree and open to the public.\nParking is first come first served. \nVisit the White-Ellery House to experience The Resurrection of Judy Rhines\, a site-specific drawing installation by Gabrielle Barzaghi (drawings) and Peter Littlefield (dramaturgy). It is comprised of a series of cardboard dioramas and texts that recount a fictional story about Judy Rhines who\, in 1796\, suddenly disappears after being accused of witchcraft. Some say she died by throwing herself off a Rowan tree. But there have been rumors of sightings of her in the Dogtown Woods. \nA radio play\, The Beginning of the End (of Judy Rhines) by Peter Littlefield\, accompanies the installation. The play is a mystery set in the 1940s. Judy Rhines is a secretary\, until one day\, losing her job and just about everything else\, she learns the ways of a witch. Cast includes Phoebe Potts\, Sarah Hickler\, Michael McNamara\, and Evan Lurie. Recorded and edited by Michael LaMarche. Music by Evan Lurie. \nKathleen Adams will perform her original song\, “Judy’s Lament\,” with words by Peter Littlefield\, at 2pm on Saturdays\, August 23 and 30. \nArtist Bios:\nGabrielle Barzaghi is a visual artist whose work explores the absurdity\, tragedy\, and beauty of the world. Her imagery is evocative of places just beyond the edge of normal experience and has an often otherworldly sensibility about the nature of time and being. Her work is in public and private collections\, including the Cape Ann Museum. She graduated from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts\, and taught drawing at Suffolk University for over 30 years. Barzaghi is represented by Matthew Swift Gallery. Recently her work was shown in the exhibition Lines of Thought / Contemporary Women Artists Draw at Jane Deering Gallery. Curator Judith Tolnick Champa included Barzaghi’s work in the exhibition Reseeding the City / Ethnobotany in the Urban at the Rhode Island State House. Barzaghi’s recent solo show Fear Game was exhibited at the Matthew Swift Gallery. She also made a gigantic drawn backdrop for Peter Littlefield’s staging of the play Dogtown Common. \nPeter Littlefield is a stage director\, playwright\, and dramaturg. He recently staged Percy MacKaye’s Dogtown Common at Windhover\, co-produced by the Gloucester 400+. The backdrop was created by Gabrielle Barzaghi. He adapted and co-staged James M. Barrie’s Peter Pan for the Fisher Center at Bard with director Christopher Alden and stage designer Marsha Ginsberg. He co-directed Handel’s Partenope with Mr. Alden at the English National Opera\, winning the Laurence Olivier Award. His work has appeared at the New York City Opera\, Glimmerglass Opera\, Spoleto Festival\, San Francisco Opera\, Theater Basil\, Prague National Theater\, and other companies in the United States and Europe. He began his career in New York’s downtown. He helped start The Pyramid Club where he staged many original shows. His trilogy of short films\, What She Learned from Plants\, made with Roy Rallo\, screened at the Gloucester Writers Center. He leads a playwrighting workshop there each summer. He studied with Maria Irene Fornes. \nImage Credit: Excerpt from The Resurrection of Judy Rhines\, 2025. Gabrielle Barzaghi\, ink on cardboard. Image courtesy of the artist.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/the-resurrection-of-judy-rhines-an-installation-by-gabrielle-barzaghi-peter-littlefield-2/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Green\, 13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T130000
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SUMMARY:Modern Calligraphy for Beginners at Far From The Tree Cider
DESCRIPTION:Modern Calligraphy at Far From The Tree Cider \nJoin us on August 24 at 1:00 PM in Salem\, MA for a relaxing and creative afternoon of beginner calligraphy at Far From The Tree Cider! You’ll learn the basics of modern pointed pen calligraphy and leave with a full set of tools to keep practicing at home. \nPerfect for crafty beginners\, brides-to-be\, or anyone looking to try something new—plus\, cider is available for purchase during class! \n🎟️ Tickets: $65 | All supplies included\n👉https://sipandscript.com/event/modern-calligraphy-for-beginners-at-far-from-the-tree-cider-2/ \nCome early to grab your seat and a cider—class starts promptly at 1:00 PM!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/modern-calligraphy-for-beginners-at-far-from-the-tree-cider-2/
LOCATION:far from the tree\, 108 Jackson St\, Salem\, M\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T150000
DTSTAMP:20250606T160520Z
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SUMMARY:PEM PRESENTS: Artists For Humanity
DESCRIPTION:Know before you go\nIn-person event\nLocation: Morse Auditorium and Morse Alcove \nIncluded with admission \nJoin us for a presentation and reception celebrating the 2025 Artists for Humanity Fellows. These multidisciplinary artists will share new works made over the course of their fellowship in response to their own sustainability research and their preview of Andrew Gn: Fashioning the World\, on view at PEM beginning September 13.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/pem-presents-artists-for-humanity/
LOCATION:Peabody Essex Museum\, East India Square\, 161 Essex Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T150000
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SUMMARY:White-Ellery House Tour
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, August 24\, 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-10/
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:20250824T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T180000
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SUMMARY:Party for Perkins! Grand (re)Opening\, Ribbon-Cutting and Ice Cream Social!
DESCRIPTION:Grand (Re)Opening\, Ribbon-Cutting\, and Ice Cream Social \n📅 Sunday\, August 24\, 2025 \n🕓 4:00 PM \n📍 Perkins Art & Research Center\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport (enter through Fruit Street gate) \nThe historic 1808 Perkins building has lived many lives—and now it begins an exciting new chapter! You’re invited to join us as we celebrate its grand (re)opening as the Perkins Art & Research Center. \nCome explore three floors of treasures\, including our brand-new archive\, library\, and compact art storage spaces. Raise a glass at the official ribbon-cutting\, enjoy ice cream and sweet treats\, and tour the beautifully preserved and repurposed interior. This is your chance to see how history\, art\, and community come together under one roof. \nWhether you’re a longtime supporter or a curious newcomer\, come learn how you can be part of the future of Perkins. Bring a friend\, make a memory\, and celebrate a local landmark reborn! \n🎟️ Free (donations are welcome)\, and open to the public – registration encouraged
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/party-for-perkins-grand-reopening-ribbon-cutting-and-ice-cream-social/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Historical
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T170000
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SUMMARY:Carlos Menezes\, Jr.'s BrassFed Nation
DESCRIPTION:Carlos Menezes\, Jr.’s BrassFed Nation is a horn-driven groove machine with a unique sound incorporating the styles and traditions of early jazz\, New Orleans funk & soul\, rhythm & blues\, calypso and Jamaican ska! Paying homage to the infectious beat and sound of the New Orleans Brass and Second-Line traditions\, this year’s program will transport audience members to the streets of New Orleans for a musical “Gumbo” inspired by the sounds of the Caribbean! \nFounded in 2013\, The BrassFed Nation is dedicated to the advancement of horn-driven music through exposure and outreach in both education and local musical culture. The collective features 4 unique ensembles; Cape Ann Big Band\, The Jambalaya Horns\, DubToneBeat and The 13-Piece DubTone Orchestra – all striving to inspire and connect musicians of all ages through private studio lessons\, performances\, workshops\, and interactive clinics.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/carlos-menezes-jr-s-brassfed-nation/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T190000
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SUMMARY:The Rasa String Quartet: Pop Icons Reimagined
DESCRIPTION:Two Music Legends. One String Quartet. A One-of-a-Kind Setting.\nSunday\, August 24\nTwo separately ticketed performances:\nTAYLOR SWIFT at 6:00 PM\nQUEEN at 8:00 PM\nhttps://bit.ly/RasaHCM \nWithin the near-perfect acoustics of the Great Hall at Hammond Castle Museum\, two musical icons are reborn through the artistry of the award-winning Rasa String Quartet. Join us for one of two extraordinary performances by the Quartet reimagining the music of pop icon Taylor Swift or one of the most influential rock bands of all time\, Queen. The Great Hall boasts soaring ceilings\, stone walls\, and carefully calculated acoustics that make it a near-perfect space for live performance—an ideal setting to hear the classics transformed. \nEver imagined hearing the music of global pop legends performed by an award-winning string quartet–inside a medieval castle with soaring ceilings\, stone walls\, and immersively epic acoustics? \nEach performance is ticketed separately\nTAYLOR SWIFT at 6:00 PM – Swifties: Get swept away by virtuosic\, genre-defying string renditions of her biggest hits—from nostalgic anthems like Love Story and You Belong With Me to chart-toppers like Cruel Summer and I Can Do It With a Broken Heart. \nQUEEN at 8:00 PM – Queen Diehards: Feel the thrill of lush\, heart-pounding arrangements of Queen’s greatest hits\, including Bohemian Rhapsody\, Don’t Stop Me Now\, and more! \nAbout the Experience!\nEach 60-minute concert takes place in the legendary Great Hall of Hammond Castle Museum\, a stone-walled masterpiece perched on the Gloucester coast. With its Gothic arches\, flickering candlelight\, and world-class acoustics\, it’s the perfect setting for an unforgettable musical experience. \nPlease note: There are no assigned seats.\nLight refreshments will be available for purchase. Cash Bar. \n*At the time of this event\, the Museum will be closed to tours. If concert ticket holders wish to tour Hammond Castle Museum prior to 2:30 pm on the day of the performance\, Self-Guided Tour tickets may be purchased in the Museum Shop at a 20% discount. Proof of purchase of the Rasa String Quartet performance will be required. The Museum and Museum Shop close promptly at 3:30 pm. \nMuseum member savings apply. All proceeds from this program support additional programs and ongoing Museum restorations.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/the-rasa-string-quartet-pop-icons-reimagined/2025-08-24/1/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cultural,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hammond Castle Museum":MAILTO:info@hammondcastle.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T210000
DTSTAMP:20250811T165038Z
CREATED:20250811T165038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T165038Z
UID:10022054-1756058400-1756069200@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:The Rasa Quartet at the Castle: Pop Icons Reimagined
DESCRIPTION:6:00 PM – Taylor Swift | 8:00 PM – Queen \nWithin the near-perfect acoustics of the Great Hall at Hammond Castle Museum\, two musical icons are reborn through the artistry of the award-winning Rasa String Quartet. Join us for one of two extraordinary performances by the Quartet reimagining the music of pop icon Taylor Swift or one of the most influential rock bands of all time\, Queen. The Great Hall boasts soaring ceilings\, stone walls\, and carefully calculated acoustics that make it a near-perfect space for live performance—an ideal setting to hear the classics transformed. \nEach 60-minute concert takes place in the legendary Great Hall of Hammond Castle Museum\, a stone-walled masterpiece perched on the Gloucester coast. With its Gothic arches\, flickering candlelight\, and world-class acoustics\, it’s the perfect setting for an unforgettable musical experience. \nTwo unforgettable performances\, ticketed separately. \nDoors: 5:30 pm | 6:00 pm – RASA PLAYS TAYLOR SWIFT\nSwifties: Get swept away by virtuosic\, genre-defying string renditions of her biggest hits—from nostalgic anthems like Love Story and You Belong With Me to chart-toppers like Cruel Summer and I Can Do It With a Broken Heart \nDoors: 7:30 pm | 8:00 pm – RASA PLAYS QUEEN\nQueen Diehards: Feel the thrill of lush\, heart-pounding arrangements of Queen’s greatest hits\, including Bohemian Rhapsody\, Don’t Stop Me Now\, and more!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/the-rasa-quartet-at-the-castle-pop-icons-reimagined/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hammond Castle Museum":MAILTO:info@hammondcastle.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T220000
DTSTAMP:20250721T180102Z
CREATED:20250721T180102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T180102Z
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SUMMARY:Bokani Dyer at The Cut
DESCRIPTION:Reserved Seating $30 + $6.95 service fee\nGA Standing $20 + $6.95 service fee\n7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show\n18+ \nBokani Dyer is a South African pianist\, composer and producer. Born in 1986 in Gaborone\, Botswana – where many artists from South Africa\, including his father\, musician Steve Dyer\, were living in exile during apartheid – Dyer moved to South Africa as a child in 1993. Having musicians around in his early life gave Bokani the profound insight into the life of a musician and sparked a keen interested in pursuing music as a career. After taking up formal piano studies at age 14 for 4 years\, he was accepted intro the Jazz programme at the University of Cape Town where he graduated in 2008 with an Honours degree in Performance and Composition with distinction. He is a part of The Bokani Dyer Trio – Bokani Dyer (piano)\, Romy Brauteseth (bass) and Sphelelo Mazibuko (drums). Bokani has recorded three jazz albums to critical acclaim. \nAlongside his jazz career\, Bokani also explores various other genres including electronic music\, classical piano\, and salsa. These various influences have made him aware of the versatility of the piano as an instrument. ‘In my own compositions\, I have consciously allowed all of the music which I have encountered to flow into my music to create a new idea of “world music” where there is music with no borders\,’ he explains. This led to an interest in exploring traditional styles of music from Africa\, particularly percussion rhythms.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/bokani-dyer-at-the-cut/
LOCATION:The Cut\, 177 Main Street
\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Cut":MAILTO:info@thecutlive.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T213000
DTSTAMP:20250603T185734Z
CREATED:20250603T185734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T185734Z
UID:10019423-1756234800-1756243800@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Rigoletto
DESCRIPTION:In this electric performance from 2013\, baritone Željko Lučić sings the title role in Michael Mayer’s 1960s-era production of Verdi’s great drama\, sharing the stage with soprano Diana Damrau and tenor Piotr Beczała. Michele Mariotti conducts. \nBy Verdi \nExpected runtime: 2 hours\, 30 mins (150 minutes)
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/rigoletto/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T203000
DTSTAMP:20250603T185811Z
CREATED:20250603T185811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T185811Z
UID:10017779-1756319400-1756326600@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Bonsai Workshop at True North Ale 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 True North Ale Company\, which is located on Boston’s North Shore in historic Ipswich\, Massachusetts. The word “True” of True North Ales has special meaning to us and reflects our core values of integrity and honesty in all that we do. “North” refers to Boston’s North Shore\, our home. And “True North” reflects the nautical and maritime heritage of Ipswich and the surrounding communities. \nUnder 21 policy: Please contact True North Ale 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/true-north-ale-company
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/bonsai-workshop-at-true-north-ale-company/
LOCATION:True North Ale Company\, 116 County Rd\, Ipswich\, M\, 01938\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bonsai Bar - Massachusetts":MAILTO:info@bonsaibar.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T220000
DTSTAMP:20250725T171834Z
CREATED:20250725T171834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T171834Z
UID:10021284-1756323000-1756332000@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Lisa Love Experience - A Fundraiser for Gloucester Schooner Festival
DESCRIPTION:Reserved Rail Seats $30 + $6.95 service fee\nGA Standing $20 + $6.95 service fee\n7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show\n18+\, Positive I.D. Required. \nLisa Love Experience is a TRUE band. Lisa Love and Billy Garzone formed the Lisa Love Experience over 16 years ago with a mission statement: to play great music and entertain the audience as if it were their life’s purpose …because it is! It’s not just the songs they play\, but how they play them\, with musical inspiration and love for the crowd. Lisa’s amazing ability to connect with the audience and make them part of the experience creates much more than a great show\, it creates lasting memories. They perform with musical passion\, high energy and a love for what they do and most importantly …a love for the audience.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/lisa-love-experience-a-fundraiser-for-gloucester-schooner-festival/
LOCATION:The Cut\, 177 Main Street
\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Cut":MAILTO:info@thecutlive.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T113000
DTSTAMP:20250711T144410Z
CREATED:20250711T144410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T144410Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Conversations at the Carlson Education Center: What is a Schooner?
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 28\, 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 \nUp to the early 20th century\, schooners were the workhorses of the Gloucester fisheries under sail. But visitors to the Cape Ann Museum have often asked\, “What exactly is a Schooner?” This presentation will provide an easy-to-remember definition of a schooner and will show its evolution from a small inshore fishing boat to an extreme racing type. Ship models from the Museum’s collection and photos will illustrate the presentation. \nYou are invited to join us every Thursday 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: Willard E. Andrews\, model of the Henry W. Longfellow\, 2013. Collection of the Cape Ann Museum. Gift of Willard E. and Linda Andrews\, in memory of Kay Ellis\, 2016.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/coffee-conversations-at-the-carlson-education-center-what-is-a-schooner/
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:20250828T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T170000
DTSTAMP:20250828T163534Z
CREATED:20250828T163305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T163534Z
UID:10022329-1756382400-1756400400@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Rephrasing | Exhibit at Cove Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Curated by Janice Brand\nExhibit Dates: August 21 – September 14\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, August 21\, 4-7 pm\nClosing Reception: Sunday\, September 14\, 2-5pm\nGallery Hours: Sunday & Monday\, 12-5pm; Thursday – Saturday\, 12-7pm \nRephrasing\, an exhibition curated by Janice Brand\, encompasses the mixed-media work of Shira Karman\, Tobi Klein\, Helen Tory\, and Patricia Wellenkamp\, who utilize the concepts of adaptation and revision. This show\, the fifth for the 2025 season at Cove Gallery\, takes into consideration memory\, family\, story-telling\, and definitely redefinition\, or rephrasing. \nShira Karman focuses on fragments that relate to some other time or place\, whether known or unknown. She is interested in how these fragments tell a story that she may know or hope to uncover. \nTobi Klein explores mono-printing\, collage\, and other mixed-media techniques\, taking inspiration from the continual shifting of light\, color\, and pattern of the granite quarries and the sea. She builds a story\, inviting viewers to peel back the layers and look below the surface. \nHelen Tory uses diverse media to express her connection with birds described in her father’s 1930s nature diaries. A variety of paint\, mark-making\, torn papers\, and string elicit each bird’s particular characteristics. \nPatricia Wellenkamp uses a series of carved linoleum blocks to print on cotton and other fabrics. She incorporates embroidery\, paper\, and other elements to add ornamentation and complexity to images that might come from an ancestor’s dress\, dahlias in her garden or imagined landscapes.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/rephrasing-exhibit-at-cove-gallery/2025-08-28/
LOCATION:Cove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930
CATEGORIES:Arts,Comedy,Cultural
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rocky Neck Art Colony":MAILTO:info@rockyneckartcolony.org
GEO:42.6056238;-70.6572044
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T170000
DTSTAMP:20250828T163835Z
CREATED:20250828T163835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T163835Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating Art & Science | Exhibit at The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
DESCRIPTION:Navigating Art & Science\nCurated by Cynthia Roth\, Marge Rack\, and Ronda Faloon\nAugust 28 – October 13\nOpening Reception: Sunday\, September 14\, 4-6pm\nGallery Hours: Thursday-Sunday\, 12-5pm\nExhibiting Artists: Resa Blatman\, Daisy Braun\, Georgie Friedman\, Perri Lynch Howard\, Michelle Lougee\, Michelle Samour\, Jessica Straus\, and Christopher Volpe \nNavigating Art & Science featuring eight artists who are deeply involved in scientific inquiry and activism. While local scientists search for ways to help ocean species be more resilient to survive the rapidly changing marine environment\, these artists\, alert to the predicament\, are creating art with urgent messages for stewardship and action. \nThe exhibit coincides with a city-wide initiative STAND UP for Art & Science\, coordinated by Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute volunteers. \nWhile all the work in the exhibition has been created in response to human impact on the environment\, in addition\, several of the artists have been inspired by expeditions to the Arctic Circle and Greenland and residencies in marine laboratories on Cape Ann and beyond. The seven-week exhibit shows how art can transform the impact and implications of science into something concrete\, visible and personal. \nRelated Events\nThe public is invited to celebrate Navigating Art & Science at the Opening Reception on Sunday September 14\, 4–6pm. \nMark your calendars for exhibition-related programming at the Cultural Center:\nSeptember 7\, 7pm: A sneak preview of Ken Riaf’s new play\, Copy and Acknowledge read by Lanes Coven actors \nSunday\, September 28 at 4:00pm: Ocean of Uncertainty: an artists’ panel discussion on moderated by artist and writer\, Chris Volpe
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/navigating-art-science-exhibit-at-the-cultural-center-at-rocky-neck/2025-08-28/
LOCATION:The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck\, 6 Wonson Street\, Gloucester\, M\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cultural,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rocky Neck Art Colony":MAILTO:info@rockyneckartcolony.org
GEO:42.6048014;-70.65759
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T120000
DTSTAMP:20250711T150046Z
CREATED:20250711T150046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T150046Z
UID:10021021-1756463400-1756468800@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Hopper’s Houses Downtown
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 29\, 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-5/
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:20250829T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T220000
DTSTAMP:20250822T175014Z
CREATED:20250822T175014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T175014Z
UID:10022108-1756490400-1756504800@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Gloucester Main Street Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Main Street\, Downtown Gloucester\, comes alive when the Street is closed off and we have live music\, street performers\, non-profits\, food vendors\, and more! A fun night for young and old alike! Many of the shops and businesses on Main Street will be open and welcoming partygoers. Other Gloucester businesses and local nonprofits will also be represented on the Street. It will be a night filled with live music\, great food\, and fun activities with a lot of local flavor! Visit https://bit.ly/BlockParty-Aug29 for a full list of entertainment\, live music\, food\, kids’ activities\, vendors\, and businesses!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/gloucester-main-street-block-party-2/
LOCATION:Main Street\, Gloucester\, MA 01930\, Gloucester\, M\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fair/Festival,Family,Shopping
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:michelle@capeannchamber.com
GEO:42.6186994;-70.6811613
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T220000
DTSTAMP:20250620T160738Z
CREATED:20250620T160738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T160738Z
UID:10020684-1756497600-1756504800@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Cape Ann Guitar Society Presents Fabiola Mendez
DESCRIPTION:Reserved Seating $20-$25\nGA Standing $15\n7:00pm Doors\, 8:00pm Show\nAll Ages\, Positive I.D. Required \nFabiola Méndez is a Puerto Rican cuatrista\, singer\, educator\, and Emmy-nominated composer. Her artistic vision and original music focus on the exploration of her culture\, her ancestry\, and her identities. Native to Caguas\, PR\, Fabiola began playing the cuatro\, Puerto Rico’s national instrument\, at six. She got her early music training at the Antonio Paoli School of Music in Caguas and her Bachelor’s in Music from Berklee College of Music\, where in 2018\, she made history as the first graduate to play the Puerto Rican cuatro as the principal instrument. \nFabiola’s mission has always been to share and celebrate the cuatro\, folk music\, and collective story-telling. In doing so\, she’s had the honor of performing at venues such as the NPR Tiny Desk\, Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC\, Celebrity Series of Boston\, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival\, Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña\, among many others. She has also collaborated with many local and international artists\, including the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra\, Pedro Capó\, Andy Montañez\, Danny Rivera\, the Chicago Philharmonic\, and the Boston Landmarks Orchestra. \nHer recordings include Herencia Criolla (2009)\, Al Otro Lado del Charco (2019)\, Afrorriqueña (2021)\, and Flora Campesina (2024). In 2022\, she produced her first documentary\, Negrura\, showcasing Afro-Latinx stories on colorism and discrimination within our communities. \nIn recent years\, she’s had the honor of receiving recognitions such as the Quincy Jones Award\, ambassador for the Puerto Rican Day Parade in NYC\, the Brother Thomas Fellowship\, the Whippoorwill Arts Fellowship\, and the ASCAP Foundation Lucille and Jack Yellen Award. She was also nominated for a Children’s and Family Emmy in the category of Outstanding Interactive Media and won the Latin Artist of the Year by the Boston Music Awards. Her music is featured on the film Beautiful\, FL (Disney+)\, on the TV shows Alma’s Way\, Work It Out Wombats (PBS Kids)\, and Mecha Builders (HBO Max)\, as well as indie films\, jingles\, and TV commercials.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/cape-ann-guitar-society-presents-fabiola-mendez/
LOCATION:The Cut\, 177 Main Street
\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Cut":MAILTO:info@thecutlive.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T180000
DTSTAMP:20250715T151618Z
CREATED:20250715T151618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T151618Z
UID:10021218-1756540800-1756749600@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Country Fair at Cider Hill Farm
DESCRIPTION:Visit Cider Hill Farm on Labor Day weekend for a quintessential New England celebration welcoming the season’s bountiful harvest! Enjoy summer apple picking\, free tastings\, hard cider\, classic fair foods\, fall flower cutting\, old time-y games\, free live music\, tractor rides & more! See event schedule as we add more happenings to the line-up! Free admission (does not include pick-your-own tickets\, food or drinks).
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/country-fair-at-cider-hill-farm/
LOCATION:Cider Hill Farm\, 45 Fern Avenue\, Amesbury\, M\, 01913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Annual Event,Culinary/Tastings,Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cider Hill Farm":MAILTO:events@ciderhill.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T120000
DTSTAMP:20250603T190120Z
CREATED:20250603T190120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T190120Z
UID:10017757-1756544400-1756555200@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Newburyport Art offers Gilding the Lily\, Intro Course in Metal Leafing with Vera Struck
DESCRIPTION:Gilding the Lily\, Introductory Gilding Course in Metal Leafing with Vera Struck\nSaturday\, August 30th\, 9:00am–12:00pm | Upstairs Hartson Gallery\n$75 for NAA members / $95 non-members\nIntroductory workshop on how to prepare\, apply\, burnish\, add a paint wash to accentuate the surface and seal metal leafing onto one small 2D drawing/painting and one small 3D object supplied by the student.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/newburyport-art-offers-gilding-the-lily-intro-course-in-metal-leafing-with-vera-struck/
LOCATION:Newburyport Art Association\, 65 Water St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T120000
DTSTAMP:20250711T150129Z
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SUMMARY:Harbor Views: The Paintings of Fitz Henry Lane Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 30\, 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 \nDelve into the 19th century on this tour through the neighborhoods and waterfront areas that inspired the artwork of native son Fitz Henry Lane (1804-1865). Learn how Lane rose from modest beginnings in the pre-Civil War era to worldwide recognition as a marine painter and why\, even today\, numerous artists journey to Cape Ann to find inspiration in its light and beauty. \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 rain or shine\, CAM staff photo.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/harbor-views-the-paintings-of-fitz-henry-lane-walking-tour-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:20250830T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T170000
DTSTAMP:20250711T150220Z
CREATED:20250711T150220Z
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SUMMARY:The Resurrection of Judy Rhines: An Installation by Gabrielle Barzaghi & Peter Littlefield
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 30\, 2025\n11:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.\nWhite-Ellery House\, CAM Green\n13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester\, MA\nFree and open to the public.\nParking is first come first served. \nVisit the White-Ellery House to experience The Resurrection of Judy Rhines\, a site-specific drawing installation by Gabrielle Barzaghi (drawings) and Peter Littlefield (dramaturgy). It is comprised of a series of cardboard dioramas and texts that recount a fictional story about Judy Rhines who\, in 1796\, suddenly disappears after being accused of witchcraft. Some say she died by throwing herself off a Rowan tree. But there have been rumors of sightings of her in the Dogtown Woods. \nA radio play\, The Beginning of the End (of Judy Rhines) by Peter Littlefield\, accompanies the installation. The play is a mystery set in the 1940s. Judy Rhines is a secretary\, until one day\, losing her job and just about everything else\, she learns the ways of a witch. Cast includes Phoebe Potts\, Sarah Hickler\, Michael McNamara\, and Evan Lurie. Recorded and edited by Michael LaMarche. Music by Evan Lurie. \nKathleen Adams will perform her original song\, “Judy’s Lament\,” with words by Peter Littlefield\, at 2pm on Saturdays\, August 23 and 30. \nArtist Bios:\nGabrielle Barzaghi is a visual artist whose work explores the absurdity\, tragedy\, and beauty of the world. Her imagery is evocative of places just beyond the edge of normal experience and has an often otherworldly sensibility about the nature of time and being. Her work is in public and private collections\, including the Cape Ann Museum. She graduated from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts\, and taught drawing at Suffolk University for over 30 years. Barzaghi is represented by Matthew Swift Gallery. Recently her work was shown in the exhibition Lines of Thought / Contemporary Women Artists Draw at Jane Deering Gallery. Curator Judith Tolnick Champa included Barzaghi’s work in the exhibition Reseeding the City / Ethnobotany in the Urban at the Rhode Island State House. Barzaghi’s recent solo show Fear Game was exhibited at the Matthew Swift Gallery. She also made a gigantic drawn backdrop for Peter Littlefield’s staging of the play Dogtown Common. \nPeter Littlefield is a stage director\, playwright\, and dramaturg. He recently staged Percy MacKaye’s Dogtown Common at Windhover\, co-produced by the Gloucester 400+. The backdrop was created by Gabrielle Barzaghi. He adapted and co-staged James M. Barrie’s Peter Pan for the Fisher Center at Bard with director Christopher Alden and stage designer Marsha Ginsberg. He co-directed Handel’s Partenope with Mr. Alden at the English National Opera\, winning the Laurence Olivier Award. His work has appeared at the New York City Opera\, Glimmerglass Opera\, Spoleto Festival\, San Francisco Opera\, Theater Basil\, Prague National Theater\, and other companies in the United States and Europe. He began his career in New York’s downtown. He helped start The Pyramid Club where he staged many original shows. His trilogy of short films\, What She Learned from Plants\, made with Roy Rallo\, screened at the Gloucester Writers Center. He leads a playwrighting workshop there each summer. He studied with Maria Irene Fornes. \nImage Credit: Excerpt from The Resurrection of Judy Rhines\, 2025. Gabrielle Barzaghi\, ink on cardboard. Image courtesy of the artist.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/the-resurrection-of-judy-rhines-an-installation-by-gabrielle-barzaghi-peter-littlefield-3/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Green\, 13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cape Ann Museum":MAILTO:info@capeannmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T210000
DTSTAMP:20250603T190212Z
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SUMMARY:Justin Hayward
DESCRIPTION:Justin Hayward\, frontman of the Moody Blues and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee\, returns to Rockport! He and renowned guitarist Mike Dawes will perform the band’s beloved hits\, such as “Tuesday Afternoon” and “Nights in White Satin\,” as well as deep cuts\, solo material\, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes. \nJustin Hayward\, renowned as the lead vocalist\, guitarist\, and songwriter for The Moody Blues\, has shaped the landscape of rock music for over five decades. As the creative force behind classics like Nights in White Satin\, Question\, Tuesday Afternoon\, and Your Wildest Dreams\, his distinctive voice and timeless compositions have resonated across generations. \nHayward’s journey began in his teens\, performing in local bands before joining The Moody Blues in 1966. His songwriting took off with Fly Me High and soared with the band’s groundbreaking album Days of Future Passed (1967)\, which set the foundation for progressive rock. Over the years\, The Moody Blues released a series of influential albums\, including In Search of the Lost Chord (1968)\, A Question of Balance (1970)\, and Long Distance Voyager (1981)\, selling over 55 million albums worldwide. The band’s success led to their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. \nBeyond The Moody Blues\, Hayward has built an impressive solo career\, beginning with Songwriter (1977). His haunting ballad Forever Autumn\, from Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds\, became an international hit in 1978. Throughout the ’80s and ’90s\, he released multiple solo albums\, including Night Flight (1980)\, Moving Mountains (1985)\, and The View from the Hill (1996). His 2013 album Spirits of the Western Sky and the Spirits…Live concert DVD topped charts\, showcasing his artistic longevity. \nHayward has received two Ivor Novello Awards\, the ASCAP Golden Note Award\, and an OBE in 2022. He continues to tour globally\, performing solo and alongside artists such as Christopher Cross. In 2024\, he embarks on his Blue World Tour\, proving that his passion for music remains as strong as ever.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/justin-hayward/
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:20250830T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T223000
DTSTAMP:20250603T191540Z
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SUMMARY:Back to the 80's
DESCRIPTION:8/30/25\nReserved Rail Seats $25\nGA Standing $15\n7:00pm Doors / 8:00pm Show\n21+\, Positive I.D. Required. \nBack to the 80’s plays ultimate dance hits from artists such as def leppard\, journey\, michael jackson\, heart\, whitesnake\, madonna\, poison & pat benatar! Every song is an instantly recognizable hit guaranteed to get audiences on their feet and dancing. from the birth of new wave and the dominance of synth-pop\, to the ragged edge of hair bands\, Back to the 80’s covers it all. We are powerful proof that the music of the 80’s is alive and well for years to come!ot\, and Railroad Earth to name a few. \nThe members of back to the 80’s share a mix of raw talent\, versatile musicianship\, and a love for each other that transcends to the massive crowds that attends one of our shows. that means you will never go home unhappy or unsatisfied! individually they have performed in dozens of bands over the years and played thousands of shows from weddings to clubs and corporate events. their outrageous onstage fashions\, 80’s rock star flair\, and power packed set lists make back to the 80’s and irresistible addition to any public or private event.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/back-to-the-80s/
LOCATION:The Cut\, 177 Main Street
\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Cut":MAILTO:info@thecutlive.com
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