Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens
Learn to cultivate a thriving, chemical free sanctuary in this Spring BloomFest offering! Participants will dive into the fundamentals of companion planting and soil health to naturally boost plant resilience. Participants will discover how to attract beneficial insects and use organic barriers to manage pests without harsh toxins. By the end of this session, participants...
Virtual
Why do museums publish exhibition catalogues? In this special edition of PEM Reads, two curators will break down what goes into a book such as Edmonia Lewis: Said in Stone and how it can serve as a lasting record of a temporary exhibition. An exhibition catalogue typically gathers photos and reproductions of the artworks in...
From the tangled forest to the garden gate, join folklorist, rotten botanist, and author Varla Ventura for an exploration of some of the world’s most enchanted plants. We’ll start in the Queen’s Garden of cultivars, then amble over to the Cottage Garden where ordinary plants offer extraordinary stories. Carefully we’ll slip through the iron gates...
Newburyport Art Association
Students will work with the three primary colors plus white in acrylic paint to understand and learn about color theory. The basics of how colors and paint interact on the substrate, as well as its application to real life will be included. Still life painting will be used to apply what students have learned from...
Shalin Liu Performance Center
You’ve heard these songs before. But not like this. You’ll hear beloved hits like Kenny’s “The Gambler,” Lionel’s “Hello,” and Smokey’s “Cruisin’,” reinterpreted with The Undercovers’ signature touch. Kenny, Lionel, and Smokey were more than chart-topping artists; they were pioneers who transcended genres and influenced each others work. Kenny Rogers brought country storytelling to the...
Hammond Castle Museum
From stick figure doodlers to first-rate talents, join us for a seaside, En Plein Air sketch class with Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound in Magnolia. All skill levels are welcome! This two-hour session includes a 30-minute beginner sketch lesson. All you need to bring is a sketchbook, pencils, a ruler, and an eraser. Please note:...
Newburyport Art Association
Altars offer sacred space for us to visit each day and make offerings of devotion to the loved ones in our lives – those who have passed and those still with us. They help us bring focus and ritual into our daily lives which can make us feel part of something larger than ourselves. Many...
Peabody Essex Museum
Celebrate Knowing Nature: Stories of the Boreal Forest with a guided tour and workshop! First, go inside the exhibition with Jane Winchell, PEM’s Sarah Fraser Robbins Director of The Dotty Brown Art & Nature Center and Curator of Natural History, and discover the biodiversity and global importance of our northernmost forests. Afterward, join artist Patricia...
Shalin Liu Performance Center
Howie Day’s emotionally resonant lyrics and inventive melodies have earned him both critical praise and a legion of devoted fans. He is known for his energetic, heartfelt shows, where he connects with audiences through the strength of his songwriting and his quirky sense of humor. Day’s warm tenor voice “soars into fluttering, high registers, but...
Larcom Theatre
Prepare for an exhilarating tribute concert honoring two iconic musical legends. Award-winning artist Robert Black and his band will take you on a journey celebrating the timeless legacies of Johnny Cash and Creedence Clearwater Revival. Feel the electrifying energy as Robert Black delivers a captivating performance of Johnny Cash's classics like "I Got Stripes," "Cry...
Join us to celebrate mothers at our Mother's Day Brunch by the Sea in the most beautiful setting north of Boston. We will have a brunch buffet and live music and our Bar will be open at 11am, serving Mimosas, Bloody Mary's and other specialties for an additional fee. May 10th | 11:00-3:00 pm
Shalin Liu Performance Center
Boston String Academy is a dynamic nonprofit organization inspired by Venezuela’s renowned El Sistema model, which champions musical excellence as a powerful force for social change. Through rigorous, joyful string instruction, Boston String Academy opens doors for children in underserved communities—removing financial and logistical barriers and creating life-changing access to high-level music education. Founded in...
