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SUMMARY:Fall Fire Pits on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Gather around the fire! This outdoor series brings free live music and fire pits to the farm lawn every Saturday and Sunday 11 am – 3 pm from 10/31-11/29. Grab a cup of hot cider\, hard cider\, seasonal bites\, smore kits n’ snacks from Ellie’s Snack Bar and the farm store. RSVPs help plan fire pits & attendants. Each date is weather dependent.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/fall-fire-pits-on-the-farm/2026-11-21/
LOCATION:Cider Hill Farm\, 45 Fern Avenue\, Amesbury\, M\, 01913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Family,Outdoor Recreation,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Lynn Open Studios
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE city-wide Open Studios event\, a rare opportunity for the public to visit artist studios and see incredible\, unique work across two iconic locations. \nVisit the historic Lydia Pinkham Building\, home to dozens of working fine artists\, craftspeople\, and creative makers across multiple floors. In the heart of Downtown Lynn\, check out The Studio at Lynn Museum & Arts Center to meet local creators\, see their studios\, and shop their artisan and vendor market. Both locations will have incredible art available for purchase.\nAdmission is completely free. All are welcome! Whether you’re looking to purchase original art\, support local creators\, or enjoy a day seeing something new\, Lynn Open Studios offers something for everyone. \nLydia Pinkham Open Studios\nSat Nov 21 10am-5pm\, Sun Nov 21 11am-4pm\n271 Western Ave\, Lynn\, MA 01904\nMeet local creators\, purchase original artwork\, and get a peak behind the scenes to discover the process behind their art. Painting\, pottery\, leather work\, jewelry\, glass blowing and more! \nThe Studios at Lynn Museum & Art Center\nSat Nov 21 10am-5pm\, Sun Nov 21 11am-4pm\n25 Exchange St\, Lynn\, MA 01901\nExplore multiple floors of creative spaces featuring local painters\, musicians\, mixed-media artists\, and photographers! Artwork will be available for purchase.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/lynn-open-studios/
LOCATION:Lydia Pinkham Building\, 271 Western Ave\, Lynn\, MA\, 01904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Arts
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SUMMARY:Sweet Halloween at Cider Hill Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a not-so-spooky\, trick-or-treating experience brimming with sweet treats and boo-tiful fall foliage! Break out those adorable costumes and get ready for a fun\, festive day at the farm.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/sweet-halloween-at-cider-hill-farm-2/2026-11-21/
LOCATION:Cider Hill Farm\, 45 Fern Avenue\, Amesbury\, M\, 01913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Culinary/Tastings,Fair/Festival,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T080000
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SUMMARY:Self-Guided Fall Orchard Walk at Cider Hill Farm
DESCRIPTION:Bundle up and get out amongst the farm’s 10\,000 fruit trees. Enjoy the fresh air and views as you walk through the orchards. Open Saturdays and Sundays 8 a.m. – 2 p.m from Saturday 10/31 – Sunday 11/29. FREE. No registration required. Closed weekdays and weekend afternoons. We want you to have a beautiful space to come and be! Area closures possible. \nThe farm store is open daily 8 am – 6 pm through December 13.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/self-guided-fall-orchard-walk-at-cider-hill-farm-3/2026-11-21/
LOCATION:Cider Hill Farm\, 45 Fern Avenue\, Amesbury\, M\, 01913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Family,Outdoor Recreation,Photography
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SUMMARY:Captain Elias Davis House Tour
DESCRIPTION:What can a house tell us about the people who lived there? \nStep inside the Capt. Elias Davis House and discover how architecture\, craftsmanship\, and everyday objects reveal the lives of one Gloucester family and the changing history of Cape Ann. This docent-led experience invites visitors to look closely at the details that transform a historic building into a story of community\, commerce\, and home.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/captain-elias-davis-house-tour/2026-11-20/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cape Ann Museum":MAILTO:info@capeannmuseum.org
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SUMMARY:The Great Marsh Starts Here! A Living Landscape in Motion
DESCRIPTION:November 6–22\, 2026\nFriday–Sunday\, noon–5 p.m.\nOpening reception: NOVEMBER 7\, 4-6 PM\nRocky Neck Cultural Center\, 6 Wonson Street\, Gloucester MA 01930 \nGloucester\, MA — The Great Marsh Starts Here! A Living Landscape in Motion brings together artists from the Great Marsh Artists Fellowship for an exhibition celebrating three years of artistic exploration\, collaboration\, and engagement with one of New England’s most significant coastal landscapes. \nThe exhibition features work by artists who have participated in the Great Marsh Artists Fellowship\, a program created to support artists in developing new projects inspired by the Great Marsh\, its natural and man-made history and significance\, as well as its beauty and immediate fragility. Over the past three years\, 22 artists have been selected as Great Marsh Artist Fellows and have dedicated themselves to creating 24 projects that connect art\, ecology\, history\, science\, and community. Some have been completed and presented to the community\, others are still underway. \nThe exhibition marks an important milestone in a partnership that began with The Great Marsh Concert in 2023\, a collaboration between Manship Artists Residency and Artists for the Great Marsh. The concert brought artists and members of the Great Marsh community together around a shared interest in the landscape and its future. That initial collaboration led to the formation of the Great Marsh Artists Fellowship\, which provides $2\,000 grants to artists to develop projects that premiere at organizations and institutions connected to the Great Marsh. \nThe fellowship has grown into a network of artists and organizational partners extending across the Great Marsh region. Over the past three years\, fellows have developed and presented projects with organizations including Essex Heritage\, Greenbelt\, Essex County’s Land Trust\, Mass Audubon\, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge\, The Trustees of Reservations\, TownGreen\, Essex National Heritage Area\, Historic New England\, Massachusetts Bay National Estuary Program\, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission\, Plum Island Ecosystems LTER at the Marine Biological Laboratory\, and the Wilkie Center for the Performing Arts and Bass Institute at The Governor’s Academy. The Great Marsh Artists Fellowship and this exhibition are funded in part by the Kathleen Van Demark Fund for the Great Marsh. \nRather than asking artists simply to interpret the marsh\, the fellowship invites them to spend time with the places\, people\, histories\, species\, and questions that make up this extraordinary landscape. The resulting projects have taken many forms\, demonstrating the range of ways artists can engage with a living ecosystem. \n“The Great Marsh Starts Here!” reflects both the geography and the philosophy of the exhibition. The Great Marsh begins here\, but it also extends outward—through waterways\, wildlife\, communities\, working landscapes\, and the many people who care for and experience it. The exhibition offers a chance to see the Great Marsh through the eyes of artists who have spent time observing\, listening\, researching\, imagining\, and creating in relationship to the landscape. \nArtists and Works\nThe exhibition brings together work by 18 of the 22 Great Marsh Artists Fellows including Resa Blatman\, Gail Boyajian\, Marcia Ciro\, Robert J. Bradshaw\, Michele Brody\, Anne Eder\, Karen Futral\, Isaac Grenader\, Robert Honstein\, Jenn Houle\, Amy Kaczur\, Andrea LeBlanc\, Susan Quateman\, Katie Pustizzi\, Norah Solorzano\, Erika Sutter\, and Alex Young. \nThe work presented moves across artistic disciplines and mediums—from painting\, photography\, and sculpture to video\, book art\, music\, animation\, and dance—revealing the many ways a living landscape can be seen\, experienced\, interpreted\, and expressed. \nAbout the Great Marsh Artists Fellowship\nThe Great Marsh Artists Fellowship was established following the 2023 Great Marsh Concert\, a collaboration between Manship Artists Residency and Artists for the Great Marsh. The fellowship provides $2\,000 grants to artists to create projects inspired by the Great Marsh and to develop those projects in partnership with organizations throughout the region. \nThe program recognizes artists as important observers\, interpreters\, storytellers\, and participants in the life of a landscape. By placing artists in conversation with environmental organizations\, historic sites\, conservation groups\, scientists\, educators\, and local communities\, the fellowship creates opportunities for new forms of public engagement with the Great Marsh. \nSince its creation\, the fellowship has supported 22 artists and 24 projects\, with projects ranging across visual art\, music\, film\, dance\, performance\, writing\, interdisciplinary practice\, and community engagement. \nThe Great Marsh Starts Here! A Living Landscape in Motion continues that work by bringing the artists together in one place and inviting audiences to experience the Great Marsh not as a single subject\, but as a complex and interconnected living landscape. \nExhibition Dates: November 6–22\, 2026\nOpening: November 7\, 4-6 PM\nGallery Hours: Friday–Sunday\, noon–5 p.m.\nLocation: Rocky Neck Cultural Center\, 6 Wonson Street\, Gloucester MA 01930\nSome of the artwork will be for sale.\nAdmission: Donations gratefully accepted to the FREE exhibition. Recommended donations requested for certain programs to pay the performers. Register to attend on exhibition page of Manship website: HERE. \nFor more information\, visit Manship Artists Residency at ManshipArtists.org or contact Rebecca Reynolds\, rreynolds@ManshipArtists.org\, 978-290-8438.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/the-great-marsh-starts-here-a-living-landscape-in-motion/2026-11-20/
LOCATION:The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck\, 6 Wonson Street\, Gloucester\, M\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Spookley the Square Pumpkin
DESCRIPTION:Based on the wildly popular books and animated special\, Spookley The Square Pumpkin: The Musical combines the spectacle and joy of Halloween with delightful songs that people of all ages will love! Airing every year on Disney\, the animated television special\, adapted from the bestselling Spookley book series\, has been a long time Halloween tradition for families all across the country. A Theatre For Young Audiences (TYA) musical with a big heart\, Spookley The Square Pumpkin: The Musical is no tricks and nothing but a treat for all ages! \nSpookley The Square Pumpkin: The Musical tells the story of a square pumpkin living in a round pumpkin patch on Holiday Hill Farm. Shunned by the other pumpkins\, Spookley is befriended by Edgar\, Allan and Poe\, three hilarious spiders who convince him that\, square or not\, he has a right to be the Pick of the Patch. Encouraged by kindly Jack Scarecrow\, Spookley tries his best\, but he isn’t sure he has what it takes until a mighty storm threatens Holiday Hill Farm. Spookley realizes it is up to him and his square shape to save the day. As a result\, all the pumpkins in the patch learn that the things that make you different make you special. \nSaturday\, October 24th at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM\, Sunday\, October 25th at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/spookley-the-square-pumpkin/2026-11-20/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, 1 Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Dance,Holiday,Music,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Jazz at Marblehead Arts: Cassandre McKinley
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the return of superb jazz vocalist\, Cassandre McKinley to the Marblehead Arts Association\, as part of the Jazz at the Arts series. An Associate Professor in the Voice Department at Berklee College of Music\, Cassandre is a firm favorite at the Hooper Mansion with her “rich and acutely diversified mix of music by way of a sublime voice and a veritable gift for storytelling”. \nWith cabaret-style seating and cash bar\, you can sit back and enjoy a night of great jazz upstairs in the ballroom at the historic Hooper Mansion. Concert starts at 7pm. Doors open at 6.30pm. Tickets $35 on sale now online or at Marblehead Arts Association and Arnould Gallery\, Marblehead.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/jazz-at-marblehead-arts-cassandre-mckinley/
LOCATION:Marblehead Arts Association\, 8 Hooper Street\, Marblehead\, M\, 01945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marblehead Arts Association":MAILTO:info@marbleheadarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T200000
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SUMMARY:"To the Farthest Ports of the Rich East" Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Join James Fichter as he discusses profit and peril in the new trade to Asia \nWith independence from Britain secured\, in the 1780s American began trading to Asia for themselves. They bought tea in China. They sailed to the East India Company-administered India for cloth\, to Yemen and Dutch Java for coffee\, to Sumatra for pepper\, and to many other ports in between. The trade to Asia accelerated as the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars (1793-1815) kept European traders out of Asian waters\, creating a tussle between between British and American crews to supply French-occupied Europe with Asian goods. This process created a new class of American investor-capitalists and the first American millionaires. Yet such wealth came at a cost\, as the ever growing and increasingly wealthy American trading fleet was a tempting target for foreign states and pirates—from Britain and France to Barbary and Yemen—against which the U.S. Navy was not always a match.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/to-the-farthest-ports-of-the-rich-east-lecture/
LOCATION:Salem Armory Visitor Center\, 2 New Liberty Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical
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SUMMARY:Artful Conversations: “Baptism\,” by Anne Rearick
DESCRIPTION:Join Us Mid-Day for Artful Conversations \nTake a midday pause and experience one work of art in depth. \nArtful Conversations are informal\, docent-led gallery experiences that invite visitors to slow down\, look closely\, and engage in thoughtful conversation. Each session features a work of art or object that is new to view—whether a recent acquisition or a work newly installed in the galleries. \nThe program begins in the Education Room at our Downtown Campus with a brief introduction and visual context before moving into the galleries for an extended exploration of the featured work. Guided by observation\, curiosity\, and conversation\, participants are encouraged to share ideas\, consider different perspectives\, and discover new connections together. \nThis week for Artful Conversations \nThis presentation explores Baptism by photographer Anne Rearick\, whose work is featured in a special museum exhibition. Rooted in the tradition of documentary photography\, Rearick distinguishes herself through her long-term relationships with the people and places she photographs\, including the Gloucester community. Through Baptism and related works\, she captures the importance of shared public spaces as places where people gather\, build connections\, create traditions\, and foster a sense of belonging. Her photographs reveal how community life unfolds over time\, preserving collective experiences and cultural memory. \nAlthough Miriam Weinstein has lived on Cape Ann for more than three decades\, she loves finding new places and new stories and sharing them with visitors. She was a painting major in college and thought of herself as a visual person until she became\, first\, a documentary filmmaker and then a journalist. Having spent the bulk of her professional life as a writer\, she now thinks she might be a word person after all. She was a staff member at North Shore Weeklies newspapers for many years. Her book\, Yiddish: A Nation of Words\, won the National Jewish Book award. Her book\, The Surprising Power of Family Meals gave her a platform to lecture and consult on the topic internationally. Miriam likes changing gears\, which fits well with CAM’s varied collection. She gives tours to adults\, family groups\, and kids. She enjoys moving quickly and making sure that everyone stays engaged. She loves the fact that tours can be very personalized. Each tour is different\, depending on the interests of the docent and the guests\, as well as the changing exhibits. Much like Cape Ann\, Museum visits are creative\, personable\, idiosyncratic\, and rich in beauty and history.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/artful-conversations-baptism-by-anne-rearick/2026-11-19/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Spookley the Square Pumpkin
DESCRIPTION:Based on the wildly popular books and animated special\, Spookley The Square Pumpkin: The Musical combines the spectacle and joy of Halloween with delightful songs that people of all ages will love! Airing every year on Disney\, the animated television special\, adapted from the bestselling Spookley book series\, has been a long time Halloween tradition for families all across the country. A Theatre For Young Audiences (TYA) musical with a big heart\, Spookley The Square Pumpkin: The Musical is no tricks and nothing but a treat for all ages! \nSpookley The Square Pumpkin: The Musical tells the story of a square pumpkin living in a round pumpkin patch on Holiday Hill Farm. Shunned by the other pumpkins\, Spookley is befriended by Edgar\, Allan and Poe\, three hilarious spiders who convince him that\, square or not\, he has a right to be the Pick of the Patch. Encouraged by kindly Jack Scarecrow\, Spookley tries his best\, but he isn’t sure he has what it takes until a mighty storm threatens Holiday Hill Farm. Spookley realizes it is up to him and his square shape to save the day. As a result\, all the pumpkins in the patch learn that the things that make you different make you special. \nSaturday\, October 24th at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM\, Sunday\, October 25th at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/spookley-the-square-pumpkin/2026-11-19/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, 1 Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Dance,Holiday,Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T090000
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Scholars: Stories of the Farm & Coast
DESCRIPTION:Join us in October & November for weekly homeschool programs exploring the stories of The Crane Estate & Appleton Farms. Participants will learn the stories of the many people & animals who have lived here over the years from Indigenous farmers & fishers\, to European colonists\, to local & invasive plant & animal species. Through inquiry and hands-on investigation we will learn what makes the Crane Estate & Appleton Farms special to their many residents & visitors\, including you! \nThis is a drop-off program that is open to ages 5-11 and will include small group work specialized activities based on age and peer mentoring opportunities between age groups. \nThe class takes place rain or shine\, with as much time spent outdoors as possible. Students should arrive dressed for the weather and bring a lunch and water bottle. \nHomeschool Scholars: Stories of the Farm & Coast- This 4-class series program takes place on Thursday mornings from 9am-12pm on October 29\, November 5\, 12\, & 19. \nCrane Estate: October 29 & November 12\nAppleton Farms: November 5 & 19
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/homeschool-scholars-stories-of-the-farm-coast/2026-11-19/
LOCATION:Appleton Farms\, 219 County Road\, Ipswich\, MA\, 01938\, United States
CATEGORIES:class,Cultural,Family,Historical
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Trustees":MAILTO:CastleHill@thetrustees.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T090000
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Scholars: Seasonal Rhythms
DESCRIPTION:Join us in October for weekly homeschool programs exploring the seasonal rhythms of the trails\, woodlands\, farm fields\, and coastlines of the Crane Estate and Appleton Farms! October is a great time to see how nature is changing and getting ready for winter. Participants will explore the coastline\, trails\, and woodlands of The Crane Estate & Appleton Farms\, while making observations\, taking measurements\, and learning how scientists study nature as the seasons change. \nThis is a drop-off program that is open to ages 5-11 and will include small group work specialized activities based on age and peer mentoring opportunities between age groups. \nThe class takes place rain or shine\, with as much time spent outdoors as possible. Students should arrive dressed for the weather and bring a lunch and water bottle. \nHomeschool Scholars: Seasonal Rhythms- This 4-class series program takes place on Thursdays from 9am-12pm on October 1\, 8\, 15\, & 22. \nCrane Estate: October 1 & 15\nAppleton Farms: October 8 & 22\nTuition for the 4 classes is $275 for Trustees Members and $325 for nonmembers. Registration covers all listed session dates.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/homeschool-scholars-seasonal-rhythms/2026-11-19/
LOCATION:Appleton Farms\, 219 County Road\, Ipswich\, MA\, 01938\, United States
CATEGORIES:class,Family,Outdoor Recreation,Seasonal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T150000
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CREATED:20261019T144102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T144102Z
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SUMMARY:Spookley the Square Pumpkin
DESCRIPTION:Based on the wildly popular books and animated special\, Spookley The Square Pumpkin: The Musical combines the spectacle and joy of Halloween with delightful songs that people of all ages will love! Airing every year on Disney\, the animated television special\, adapted from the bestselling Spookley book series\, has been a long time Halloween tradition for families all across the country. A Theatre For Young Audiences (TYA) musical with a big heart\, Spookley The Square Pumpkin: The Musical is no tricks and nothing but a treat for all ages! \nSpookley The Square Pumpkin: The Musical tells the story of a square pumpkin living in a round pumpkin patch on Holiday Hill Farm. Shunned by the other pumpkins\, Spookley is befriended by Edgar\, Allan and Poe\, three hilarious spiders who convince him that\, square or not\, he has a right to be the Pick of the Patch. Encouraged by kindly Jack Scarecrow\, Spookley tries his best\, but he isn’t sure he has what it takes until a mighty storm threatens Holiday Hill Farm. Spookley realizes it is up to him and his square shape to save the day. As a result\, all the pumpkins in the patch learn that the things that make you different make you special. \nSaturday\, October 24th at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM\, Sunday\, October 25th at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/spookley-the-square-pumpkin/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, 1 Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Dance,Holiday,Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260904T141913Z
CREATED:20260904T141913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T141913Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Adventures: Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Young explorers are invited to join us in October & November for a 4-part homeschool series that will get them active & moving with nature adventures\, exercise\, and outdoor skill building. While exploring Appleton Farms & the Crane Estate\, participants complete active adventures & design challenges that will exercise both their body & mind. Some potential activities include geocaching\, wildlife tracking\, bird watching\, outdoor survival skills\, fort building\, teambuilding games\, and more. \nThis is a drop-off program that is open to ages 5-11 and will include small group activities based on age and peer mentoring opportunities between age groups. \nThe class takes place rain or shine\, with as much time spent outdoors as possible. Students should arrive dressed for the weather and bring a lunch and water bottle. \nHomeschool Adventures: Session 2- This 4-class series program takes place on Tuesday afternoons from 1-4pm on October 13\, 20\, 27 & November 3. \nOctober 13: Fort Building Design Challenge at The Crane Estate\nOctober 20: Agility & Coordination at Appleton Farms\nOctober 27: Orienteering & Geocaching at The Crane Estate\nNovember 3: Wildlife Tracking & Birding at Appleton Farms\nTuition for the 4 classes is $275 for Trustees Members and $325 for nonmembers. Registration covers all listed session dates.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/homeschool-adventures-session-2/2026-11-17/
LOCATION:Appleton Farms\, 219 County Road\, Ipswich\, MA\, 01938\, United States
CATEGORIES:class,Family,Outdoor Recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Trustees":MAILTO:CastleHill@thetrustees.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260902T170113Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T170113Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Adventures: Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Young explorers are invited to join us in September & October for a 4-part homeschool series that will get them active & moving with nature adventures\, exercise\, and outdoor skill building. While exploring Appleton Farms & the Crane Estate\, participants complete active adventures & design challenges that will exercise both their body & mind. Some potential activities include kayaking\, tide pooling\, wetland exploration\, orienteering\, gardening\, obstacle course design\, and more! \nThis is a drop-off program that is open to ages 5-11 and will include small group activities based on age and peer mentoring opportunities between age groups. \nThe class takes place rain or shine\, with as much time spent outdoors as possible. Students should arrive dressed for the weather and bring a lunch and water bottle. \nHomeschool Adventures: Session 1- This 4-class series program takes place on Tuesday afternoons from 1-4pm on September 15\, 22\, 29 & October 6. \nSeptember 15: Tidepool & Shoreline Exploration at the Crane Estate\nSeptember 22: Kayaking Adventure at the Crane Estate\nSeptember 29: Ponding & Invasive Species Management at Appleton Farms\nOctober 6: Obstacle Course Design Challenge at Appleton Farms\nTuition for the 4 classes is $275 for Trustees Members and $325 for nonmembers. Registration covers all listed session dates.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/homeschool-adventures-session-1/2026-11-17/
LOCATION:Appleton Farms\, 219 County Road\, Ipswich\, MA\, 01938\, United States
CATEGORIES:class,Family,Outdoor Recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Trustees":MAILTO:CastleHill@thetrustees.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T150000
DTSTAMP:20261019T144102Z
CREATED:20261019T144102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T144102Z
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SUMMARY:Spookley the Square Pumpkin
DESCRIPTION:Based on the wildly popular books and animated special\, Spookley The Square Pumpkin: The Musical combines the spectacle and joy of Halloween with delightful songs that people of all ages will love! Airing every year on Disney\, the animated television special\, adapted from the bestselling Spookley book series\, has been a long time Halloween tradition for families all across the country. A Theatre For Young Audiences (TYA) musical with a big heart\, Spookley The Square Pumpkin: The Musical is no tricks and nothing but a treat for all ages! \nSpookley The Square Pumpkin: The Musical tells the story of a square pumpkin living in a round pumpkin patch on Holiday Hill Farm. Shunned by the other pumpkins\, Spookley is befriended by Edgar\, Allan and Poe\, three hilarious spiders who convince him that\, square or not\, he has a right to be the Pick of the Patch. Encouraged by kindly Jack Scarecrow\, Spookley tries his best\, but he isn’t sure he has what it takes until a mighty storm threatens Holiday Hill Farm. Spookley realizes it is up to him and his square shape to save the day. As a result\, all the pumpkins in the patch learn that the things that make you different make you special. \nSaturday\, October 24th at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM\, Sunday\, October 25th at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/spookley-the-square-pumpkin/2026-11-17/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, 1 Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Dance,Holiday,Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T150000
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SUMMARY:Spookley the Square Pumpkin
DESCRIPTION:Based on the wildly popular books and animated special\, Spookley The Square Pumpkin: The Musical combines the spectacle and joy of Halloween with delightful songs that people of all ages will love! Airing every year on Disney\, the animated television special\, adapted from the bestselling Spookley book series\, has been a long time Halloween tradition for families all across the country. A Theatre For Young Audiences (TYA) musical with a big heart\, Spookley The Square Pumpkin: The Musical is no tricks and nothing but a treat for all ages! \nSpookley The Square Pumpkin: The Musical tells the story of a square pumpkin living in a round pumpkin patch on Holiday Hill Farm. Shunned by the other pumpkins\, Spookley is befriended by Edgar\, Allan and Poe\, three hilarious spiders who convince him that\, square or not\, he has a right to be the Pick of the Patch. Encouraged by kindly Jack Scarecrow\, Spookley tries his best\, but he isn’t sure he has what it takes until a mighty storm threatens Holiday Hill Farm. Spookley realizes it is up to him and his square shape to save the day. As a result\, all the pumpkins in the patch learn that the things that make you different make you special. \nSaturday\, October 24th at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM\, Sunday\, October 25th at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/spookley-the-square-pumpkin/2026-11-16/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, 1 Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Dance,Holiday,Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T101500
DTSTAMP:20261019T142641Z
CREATED:20261019T142641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T142641Z
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SUMMARY:Music with Morgan
DESCRIPTION:Join Morgan for a musical story time your kids will be talking about all week – singing\, dancing\, finger plays\, and short\, engaging stories that target specific learning targets and early literacy skills. Morgan’s background in both music and special education work together to make a high-quality\, engaging and educational class for your little one. We can’t wait to see you! \nMorgan’s Bio:\nMorgan Lynch\, MEd is a local early childhood music teacher that loves to foster community\, connection\, and playfulness in music classes. Through the use of shared instruments\, fingerplays and books\, Morgan will guide families toward early childhood milestones and development through music.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/music-with-morgan/2026-11-16/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, 1 Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,class,Family,Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T180000
DTSTAMP:20261021T151409Z
CREATED:20261021T151409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T151409Z
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SUMMARY:Beauport Boutique's Annual Sip & Shop
DESCRIPTION:Get a head start on your holiday shopping or find something special just for you at our annual Sip & Shop at the Beauport Boutique! \nJoin us on Sunday\, November 15th from 2:00PM–6:00PM for a festive afternoon of shopping\, sipping\, and seasonal inspiration. Browse Beauport Boutique favorites alongside special guest vendors while enjoying a glass of bubbly and passed light bites. \nWhether you’re checking off your holiday list or treating yourself to something new\, spend the afternoon shopping by the sea.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/beauport-boutiques-annual-sip-shop/
LOCATION:Beauport Hotel Gloucester\, 55 Commercial Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T170000
DTSTAMP:20261021T150753Z
CREATED:20261021T150753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T150753Z
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SUMMARY:The Great Marsh Starts Here! A Living Landscape in Motion
DESCRIPTION:November 6–22\, 2026\nFriday–Sunday\, noon–5 p.m.\nOpening reception: NOVEMBER 7\, 4-6 PM\nRocky Neck Cultural Center\, 6 Wonson Street\, Gloucester MA 01930 \nGloucester\, MA — The Great Marsh Starts Here! A Living Landscape in Motion brings together artists from the Great Marsh Artists Fellowship for an exhibition celebrating three years of artistic exploration\, collaboration\, and engagement with one of New England’s most significant coastal landscapes. \nThe exhibition features work by artists who have participated in the Great Marsh Artists Fellowship\, a program created to support artists in developing new projects inspired by the Great Marsh\, its natural and man-made history and significance\, as well as its beauty and immediate fragility. Over the past three years\, 22 artists have been selected as Great Marsh Artist Fellows and have dedicated themselves to creating 24 projects that connect art\, ecology\, history\, science\, and community. Some have been completed and presented to the community\, others are still underway. \nThe exhibition marks an important milestone in a partnership that began with The Great Marsh Concert in 2023\, a collaboration between Manship Artists Residency and Artists for the Great Marsh. The concert brought artists and members of the Great Marsh community together around a shared interest in the landscape and its future. That initial collaboration led to the formation of the Great Marsh Artists Fellowship\, which provides $2\,000 grants to artists to develop projects that premiere at organizations and institutions connected to the Great Marsh. \nThe fellowship has grown into a network of artists and organizational partners extending across the Great Marsh region. Over the past three years\, fellows have developed and presented projects with organizations including Essex Heritage\, Greenbelt\, Essex County’s Land Trust\, Mass Audubon\, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge\, The Trustees of Reservations\, TownGreen\, Essex National Heritage Area\, Historic New England\, Massachusetts Bay National Estuary Program\, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission\, Plum Island Ecosystems LTER at the Marine Biological Laboratory\, and the Wilkie Center for the Performing Arts and Bass Institute at The Governor’s Academy. The Great Marsh Artists Fellowship and this exhibition are funded in part by the Kathleen Van Demark Fund for the Great Marsh. \nRather than asking artists simply to interpret the marsh\, the fellowship invites them to spend time with the places\, people\, histories\, species\, and questions that make up this extraordinary landscape. The resulting projects have taken many forms\, demonstrating the range of ways artists can engage with a living ecosystem. \n“The Great Marsh Starts Here!” reflects both the geography and the philosophy of the exhibition. The Great Marsh begins here\, but it also extends outward—through waterways\, wildlife\, communities\, working landscapes\, and the many people who care for and experience it. The exhibition offers a chance to see the Great Marsh through the eyes of artists who have spent time observing\, listening\, researching\, imagining\, and creating in relationship to the landscape. \nArtists and Works\nThe exhibition brings together work by 18 of the 22 Great Marsh Artists Fellows including Resa Blatman\, Gail Boyajian\, Marcia Ciro\, Robert J. Bradshaw\, Michele Brody\, Anne Eder\, Karen Futral\, Isaac Grenader\, Robert Honstein\, Jenn Houle\, Amy Kaczur\, Andrea LeBlanc\, Susan Quateman\, Katie Pustizzi\, Norah Solorzano\, Erika Sutter\, and Alex Young. \nThe work presented moves across artistic disciplines and mediums—from painting\, photography\, and sculpture to video\, book art\, music\, animation\, and dance—revealing the many ways a living landscape can be seen\, experienced\, interpreted\, and expressed. \nAbout the Great Marsh Artists Fellowship\nThe Great Marsh Artists Fellowship was established following the 2023 Great Marsh Concert\, a collaboration between Manship Artists Residency and Artists for the Great Marsh. The fellowship provides $2\,000 grants to artists to create projects inspired by the Great Marsh and to develop those projects in partnership with organizations throughout the region. \nThe program recognizes artists as important observers\, interpreters\, storytellers\, and participants in the life of a landscape. By placing artists in conversation with environmental organizations\, historic sites\, conservation groups\, scientists\, educators\, and local communities\, the fellowship creates opportunities for new forms of public engagement with the Great Marsh. \nSince its creation\, the fellowship has supported 22 artists and 24 projects\, with projects ranging across visual art\, music\, film\, dance\, performance\, writing\, interdisciplinary practice\, and community engagement. \nThe Great Marsh Starts Here! A Living Landscape in Motion continues that work by bringing the artists together in one place and inviting audiences to experience the Great Marsh not as a single subject\, but as a complex and interconnected living landscape. \nExhibition Dates: November 6–22\, 2026\nOpening: November 7\, 4-6 PM\nGallery Hours: Friday–Sunday\, noon–5 p.m.\nLocation: Rocky Neck Cultural Center\, 6 Wonson Street\, Gloucester MA 01930\nSome of the artwork will be for sale.\nAdmission: Donations gratefully accepted to the FREE exhibition. Recommended donations requested for certain programs to pay the performers. Register to attend on exhibition page of Manship website: HERE. \nFor more information\, visit Manship Artists Residency at ManshipArtists.org or contact Rebecca Reynolds\, rreynolds@ManshipArtists.org\, 978-290-8438.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/the-great-marsh-starts-here-a-living-landscape-in-motion/2026-11-15/
LOCATION:The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck\, 6 Wonson Street\, Gloucester\, M\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T150000
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SUMMARY:Spookley the Square Pumpkin
DESCRIPTION:Based on the wildly popular books and animated special\, Spookley The Square Pumpkin: The Musical combines the spectacle and joy of Halloween with delightful songs that people of all ages will love! Airing every year on Disney\, the animated television special\, adapted from the bestselling Spookley book series\, has been a long time Halloween tradition for families all across the country. A Theatre For Young Audiences (TYA) musical with a big heart\, Spookley The Square Pumpkin: The Musical is no tricks and nothing but a treat for all ages! \nSpookley The Square Pumpkin: The Musical tells the story of a square pumpkin living in a round pumpkin patch on Holiday Hill Farm. Shunned by the other pumpkins\, Spookley is befriended by Edgar\, Allan and Poe\, three hilarious spiders who convince him that\, square or not\, he has a right to be the Pick of the Patch. Encouraged by kindly Jack Scarecrow\, Spookley tries his best\, but he isn’t sure he has what it takes until a mighty storm threatens Holiday Hill Farm. Spookley realizes it is up to him and his square shape to save the day. As a result\, all the pumpkins in the patch learn that the things that make you different make you special. \nSaturday\, October 24th at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM\, Sunday\, October 25th at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/spookley-the-square-pumpkin/2026-11-15/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, 1 Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Dance,Holiday,Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T140000
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CREATED:20261019T151053Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Fire Pits on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Gather around the fire! This outdoor series brings free live music and fire pits to the farm lawn every Saturday and Sunday 11 am – 3 pm from 10/31-11/29. Grab a cup of hot cider\, hard cider\, seasonal bites\, smore kits n’ snacks from Ellie’s Snack Bar and the farm store. RSVPs help plan fire pits & attendants. Each date is weather dependent.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/fall-fire-pits-on-the-farm/2026-11-15/
LOCATION:Cider Hill Farm\, 45 Fern Avenue\, Amesbury\, M\, 01913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Family,Outdoor Recreation,Seasonal
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cider Hill Farm":MAILTO:events@ciderhill.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T140000
DTSTAMP:20260828T183850Z
CREATED:20260828T183850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T183850Z
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SUMMARY:Sweet Halloween at Cider Hill Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a not-so-spooky\, trick-or-treating experience brimming with sweet treats and boo-tiful fall foliage! Break out those adorable costumes and get ready for a fun\, festive day at the farm.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/sweet-halloween-at-cider-hill-farm-2/2026-11-15/
LOCATION:Cider Hill Farm\, 45 Fern Avenue\, Amesbury\, M\, 01913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Culinary/Tastings,Fair/Festival,Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cider Hill Farm":MAILTO:events@ciderhill.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T140000
DTSTAMP:20261019T150947Z
CREATED:20261019T150947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T150947Z
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SUMMARY:Self-Guided Fall Orchard Walk at Cider Hill Farm
DESCRIPTION:Bundle up and get out amongst the farm’s 10\,000 fruit trees. Enjoy the fresh air and views as you walk through the orchards. Open Saturdays and Sundays 8 a.m. – 2 p.m from Saturday 10/31 – Sunday 11/29. FREE. No registration required. Closed weekdays and weekend afternoons. We want you to have a beautiful space to come and be! Area closures possible. \nThe farm store is open daily 8 am – 6 pm through December 13.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/self-guided-fall-orchard-walk-at-cider-hill-farm-3/2026-11-15/
LOCATION:Cider Hill Farm\, 45 Fern Avenue\, Amesbury\, M\, 01913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Family,Outdoor Recreation,Photography
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cider Hill Farm":MAILTO:events@ciderhill.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T220000
DTSTAMP:20260831T174233Z
CREATED:20260831T174233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T174233Z
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SUMMARY:Delta Generators with Julie Rhodes
DESCRIPTION:Real music by real people\, played live and recorded live. This best embodies the philosophy of\nestablished Boston band Delta Generators and their approach for their latest record ON & ON.\nIn an industry where technology has become the standard and intelligence has become artificial\,\nDelta Generators are keeping it real and will continue to do so going forward. All the songs on\nthis record were written\, arranged and rehearsed over a period of eight days and then recorded in\ntwo days at Power Station N.E. in Waterford\, CT by Evan Bakke\, best known for his work with\nWarren Haynes and Prince. The idea was to get together\, play and when something feels right\,\nwork it! No preconceived ideas as to what it should be. A journey of liberation\, inspiration and\nperspiration. Yeah\, Blues is the vehicle\, but their lifelong love of rock music is the fuel that\npowers it. \nBrothers Charlie and Rick O’Neal\, on guitar and bass respectively\, have been playing together\nsince their teenage years. Most notably as members of Benjamin Orr’s band\, former singer and\nbass player with The Cars. Sometimes they would go off and do other projects\, Charlie toured\nwith UK band Must and Rick played in Boston guitar hero Johnny A’s band\, but inevitably they\nwould play together again and again. Charlie had been playing in rock bands throughout\nhis early years\, but he was always a huge fan of Blues guitar. He spent years honing his abilities\nby playing along with records. When the opportunity presented itself for a Blues driven side\nproject\, he was all in. That moment altered his future\, placing him in the position to celebrate his\npassion for personal heroes like Elmore James\, Freddie King and Albert Collins. \nWhen the ensemble was first conceived\, a lover of R&B and Soul named Craig Rawding took\nthe mic as the original front man. Charlie O’Neal brought on his brother Rick as the bassist. And \nin 2007\, the Delta Generators were born. The initial drummer had to bail after a few months\, so\nup-and-coming percussionist Jeff Armstrong was brought into the fold. By 2008\, it was no\nlonger a side project\, and they captured the win at the Boston Blues Challenge. They went on to \nMemphis to compete in the International Blues Challenge where they almost took the top spot. \nFrom there the band went on to forge a solid place in the Boston Blues scene. They went on to\nrecord four records before Craig decided to leave the band in 2016. Enter Brian Templeton\, a\nfixture in the local scene since 1991. His band The Radio Kings had already recorded for two\nlabels\, and he had toured all across the U.S. and Europe with them and as a solo artist. A\nconsummate showman and lover of the spirit\, Brian was rooted in the rock music of his youth\nand was already a seasoned Blues Man. It was a perfect fit and the rest as they say is history.\n“Brian lifted the DGs to a new level with his showmanship and drive\,” says Charlie\, “I don’t\nthink the band would have continued if Brian hadn’t joined.” Brother Rick continues\, “Besides\nhis top-notch vocals\, Brian brought a powerful stage presence and killer harmonica playing to\nthe mix and his lyric writing is in a class all by itself.” \nThe new album is anything but vanilla. After all these years together\, the quartet has a voice and\nswagger that is all their own. The new repertoire is a pure collaboration that has captured what\nmakes this union of these four musicians so organic and pure in its creation. Drummer Jeff\nArmstrong shares\, “Unlike the previous record\, which was more of a compilation of great songs\,\nthis new record stands in itself as a complete cohesive work.” Guitarist Charlie O’Neal offers \, \n“ON & ON perfectly captures the live spirit of the band and is by far sonically superior to any of our previous albums.” \nDelta Generators love writing and recording but they live to play live. Making a connection with\ntheir fans is the most important part of it. As Templeton says. “Making a spiritual bond with the\npeople\, our fans\, is why we do what we do. There really is no other reason.”
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/delta-generators-with-julie-rhodes/
LOCATION:The Cut\, 177 Main Street
\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Noguchi and Japanese American Internment During World War II
DESCRIPTION:Join curator and scholar Christina Hiromi Hobbs for a talk examining Isamu Noguchi’s voluntary incarceration at the Poston War Relocation Center in Arizona during World War II. Hobbs will discuss Noguchi’s complex motivations for entering the camp\, discuss its impact on his life and work and examine the historical context of art making during Japanese American incarceration. \nAfter the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941\, more than 120\,000 people of Japanese ancestry were incarcerated in internment camps created on U.S. soil. Many lived there for the duration of the war. Read more about their stories — and why their experiences still matter today — from the Densho documentation project and Poston Preservation.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/noguchi-and-japanese-american-internment-during-world-war-ii/
LOCATION:Peabody Essex Museum\, East India Square\, 161 Essex Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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SUMMARY:The Great Marsh Starts Here! A Living Landscape in Motion
DESCRIPTION:November 6–22\, 2026\nFriday–Sunday\, noon–5 p.m.\nOpening reception: NOVEMBER 7\, 4-6 PM\nRocky Neck Cultural Center\, 6 Wonson Street\, Gloucester MA 01930 \nGloucester\, MA — The Great Marsh Starts Here! A Living Landscape in Motion brings together artists from the Great Marsh Artists Fellowship for an exhibition celebrating three years of artistic exploration\, collaboration\, and engagement with one of New England’s most significant coastal landscapes. \nThe exhibition features work by artists who have participated in the Great Marsh Artists Fellowship\, a program created to support artists in developing new projects inspired by the Great Marsh\, its natural and man-made history and significance\, as well as its beauty and immediate fragility. Over the past three years\, 22 artists have been selected as Great Marsh Artist Fellows and have dedicated themselves to creating 24 projects that connect art\, ecology\, history\, science\, and community. Some have been completed and presented to the community\, others are still underway. \nThe exhibition marks an important milestone in a partnership that began with The Great Marsh Concert in 2023\, a collaboration between Manship Artists Residency and Artists for the Great Marsh. The concert brought artists and members of the Great Marsh community together around a shared interest in the landscape and its future. That initial collaboration led to the formation of the Great Marsh Artists Fellowship\, which provides $2\,000 grants to artists to develop projects that premiere at organizations and institutions connected to the Great Marsh. \nThe fellowship has grown into a network of artists and organizational partners extending across the Great Marsh region. Over the past three years\, fellows have developed and presented projects with organizations including Essex Heritage\, Greenbelt\, Essex County’s Land Trust\, Mass Audubon\, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge\, The Trustees of Reservations\, TownGreen\, Essex National Heritage Area\, Historic New England\, Massachusetts Bay National Estuary Program\, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission\, Plum Island Ecosystems LTER at the Marine Biological Laboratory\, and the Wilkie Center for the Performing Arts and Bass Institute at The Governor’s Academy. The Great Marsh Artists Fellowship and this exhibition are funded in part by the Kathleen Van Demark Fund for the Great Marsh. \nRather than asking artists simply to interpret the marsh\, the fellowship invites them to spend time with the places\, people\, histories\, species\, and questions that make up this extraordinary landscape. The resulting projects have taken many forms\, demonstrating the range of ways artists can engage with a living ecosystem. \n“The Great Marsh Starts Here!” reflects both the geography and the philosophy of the exhibition. The Great Marsh begins here\, but it also extends outward—through waterways\, wildlife\, communities\, working landscapes\, and the many people who care for and experience it. The exhibition offers a chance to see the Great Marsh through the eyes of artists who have spent time observing\, listening\, researching\, imagining\, and creating in relationship to the landscape. \nArtists and Works\nThe exhibition brings together work by 18 of the 22 Great Marsh Artists Fellows including Resa Blatman\, Gail Boyajian\, Marcia Ciro\, Robert J. Bradshaw\, Michele Brody\, Anne Eder\, Karen Futral\, Isaac Grenader\, Robert Honstein\, Jenn Houle\, Amy Kaczur\, Andrea LeBlanc\, Susan Quateman\, Katie Pustizzi\, Norah Solorzano\, Erika Sutter\, and Alex Young. \nThe work presented moves across artistic disciplines and mediums—from painting\, photography\, and sculpture to video\, book art\, music\, animation\, and dance—revealing the many ways a living landscape can be seen\, experienced\, interpreted\, and expressed. \nAbout the Great Marsh Artists Fellowship\nThe Great Marsh Artists Fellowship was established following the 2023 Great Marsh Concert\, a collaboration between Manship Artists Residency and Artists for the Great Marsh. The fellowship provides $2\,000 grants to artists to create projects inspired by the Great Marsh and to develop those projects in partnership with organizations throughout the region. \nThe program recognizes artists as important observers\, interpreters\, storytellers\, and participants in the life of a landscape. By placing artists in conversation with environmental organizations\, historic sites\, conservation groups\, scientists\, educators\, and local communities\, the fellowship creates opportunities for new forms of public engagement with the Great Marsh. \nSince its creation\, the fellowship has supported 22 artists and 24 projects\, with projects ranging across visual art\, music\, film\, dance\, performance\, writing\, interdisciplinary practice\, and community engagement. \nThe Great Marsh Starts Here! A Living Landscape in Motion continues that work by bringing the artists together in one place and inviting audiences to experience the Great Marsh not as a single subject\, but as a complex and interconnected living landscape. \nExhibition Dates: November 6–22\, 2026\nOpening: November 7\, 4-6 PM\nGallery Hours: Friday–Sunday\, noon–5 p.m.\nLocation: Rocky Neck Cultural Center\, 6 Wonson Street\, Gloucester MA 01930\nSome of the artwork will be for sale.\nAdmission: Donations gratefully accepted to the FREE exhibition. Recommended donations requested for certain programs to pay the performers. Register to attend on exhibition page of Manship website: HERE. \nFor more information\, visit Manship Artists Residency at ManshipArtists.org or contact Rebecca Reynolds\, rreynolds@ManshipArtists.org\, 978-290-8438.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/the-great-marsh-starts-here-a-living-landscape-in-motion/2026-11-14/
LOCATION:The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck\, 6 Wonson Street\, Gloucester\, M\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Spookley the Square Pumpkin
DESCRIPTION:Based on the wildly popular books and animated special\, Spookley The Square Pumpkin: The Musical combines the spectacle and joy of Halloween with delightful songs that people of all ages will love! Airing every year on Disney\, the animated television special\, adapted from the bestselling Spookley book series\, has been a long time Halloween tradition for families all across the country. A Theatre For Young Audiences (TYA) musical with a big heart\, Spookley The Square Pumpkin: The Musical is no tricks and nothing but a treat for all ages! \nSpookley The Square Pumpkin: The Musical tells the story of a square pumpkin living in a round pumpkin patch on Holiday Hill Farm. Shunned by the other pumpkins\, Spookley is befriended by Edgar\, Allan and Poe\, three hilarious spiders who convince him that\, square or not\, he has a right to be the Pick of the Patch. Encouraged by kindly Jack Scarecrow\, Spookley tries his best\, but he isn’t sure he has what it takes until a mighty storm threatens Holiday Hill Farm. Spookley realizes it is up to him and his square shape to save the day. As a result\, all the pumpkins in the patch learn that the things that make you different make you special. \nSaturday\, October 24th at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM\, Sunday\, October 25th at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/spookley-the-square-pumpkin/2026-11-14/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, 1 Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Dance,Holiday,Music,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Fall Fire Pits on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Gather around the fire! This outdoor series brings free live music and fire pits to the farm lawn every Saturday and Sunday 11 am – 3 pm from 10/31-11/29. Grab a cup of hot cider\, hard cider\, seasonal bites\, smore kits n’ snacks from Ellie’s Snack Bar and the farm store. RSVPs help plan fire pits & attendants. Each date is weather dependent.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/fall-fire-pits-on-the-farm/2026-11-14/
LOCATION:Cider Hill Farm\, 45 Fern Avenue\, Amesbury\, M\, 01913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Family,Outdoor Recreation,Seasonal
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