North of Boston

Bubbles & Books Storytime
2026-08-05 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Hammond Castle Museum, 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Join us every Wednesday morning in July & August for Bubbles and Books on our seaside lawn!
Bubbles and Books is so much more than just storytime. It’s a seaside bubble party featuring stories, music, crafts, a light snack & even an outdoor scavenger hunt.
Doors open at 10:00 am, with bubbles and a craft, then the story & snacks begin about 10:20 am. We recommend you bring a cozy blanket for your little one to cuddle on while we enjoy the storybooks on the lawn. After storytime, enjoy more bubbles and end the morning with a kid-friendly scavenger hunt in front of the Museum.
Don’t forget sunscreen, and we encourage little ones to come dressed in their favorite crown, cape, or whatever makes them feel magical!
Tickets for this event are $10 for ages 8 to adults, and kids ages 7 and under are only $5. Hammond Castle Museum Member savings apply.
We recommend that you arrive 15 minutes early to allow enough time for the walk from the parking lot down to the Museum, then for the check-in process and the walk to the lawn. There are many stairs throughout the campus and inside the Museum. Strollers are not allowed in the Museum or on the Museum Grounds, and oversized baby carriers are not permitted in the Museum due to the many narrow passageways.
This ticket grants you access to the Bubbles & Books program, which will be held on the ocean-facing lawn. If you wish to tour the Museum after this program, ticket holders may purchase Self-Guided Tour tickets in the Museum Shop at a 20% discount. Little ones 4 and under enjoy FREE admission to guided and self-guided tours!
Rain or Shine. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. All proceeds from this program will support the restoration and preservation of the Museum.

Wicked For Good
2026-08-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Wicked: For Good continues the untold story of Elphaba and Glinda, exploring how their friendship is tested as they fully embrace their destinies as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good. Set in the land of Oz, the film delves into the cost of choices, loyalty, and what it truly means to be “good.”

Birdseye Rooftop Live Music Access
2026-08-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-03 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-02 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Beauport Hotel Gloucester, 55 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Bringing live music every Sunday-Thursday on the Birdseye Rooftop at Beauport Hotel with craft cocktails and unbeatable views.
Elevate your weeknight above Gloucester Harbor. Join us on the Birdseye Rooftop for live music by Dis N Dat Band, handcrafted cocktails, and golden hour views stretching from the working waterfront to downtown Gloucester, all paired with relaxed rooftop vibes and a sunset soundtrack to carry you into the evening. Slip into the pool or unwind in the hot tub as the sun sets and the evening settles in. This is your midweek moment, six stories above it all.
Rooftop Evening Pass begins at 6:00PM. Swimsuits encouraged.
This event is 21+ adults only. General Admission starts at $20 and does not include food and beverage. *Complimentary to hotel guests
Tickets are non-refundable. Events are rain or shine unless the rooftop closes due to inclement weather. Any closure decisions are made by Beauport management at 2:00PM the day of the event; guests will be notified by email.

Essex Shipbuilding Museum Adult Workshops
2026-08-03 09:00 - 23:00 | Story Shipyard, 66 MAIN ST, ESSEX, MA, 01929, United States
Learn something you can’t learn on the internet.
This season, the Essex Shipbuilding Museum is offering a full lineup of hands on workshops for adults, from traditional maritime crafts and woodworking to citizen science and folk art.
Stitch a ditty bag. Carve a bird. Explore the marsh during Crab Lab. Make something with your hands and spend time in one of the most unique classrooms around: a working shipyard on the Essex River.
To make participation easier, many workshops are being offered twice, with both Monday morning and Thursday evening sessions available.
No experience necessary. Just curiosity.
Registration is now open.
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As You Like it Live Performance at Windhover
2026-08-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-31 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-30 19:00 - 21:00 | MA
As You Like It, a play by William Shakespeare, directed & adapted by M. Graham Smith
July 10–August 2, 2026
Windhover Performing Arts Center
257R Granite St, Rockport, MA 01966

“Rosalind and her cousin escape into the forest and find Orlando, Rosalind’s love. Disguised as a boy shepherd, Rosalind has Orlando woo her under the guise of “curing” him of his love for Rosalind. Rosalind reveals she is a girl and marries Orlando during a group wedding at the end of the play.”
– Shakespeare birthplace trust

No Sitter Necessary - Family Dance Party
2026-08-02 17:00 - 19:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Doors 4:30pm
Show 5:00pm
ALL AGES
Premium Seating with cocktail service: $38 + $6.95 service fee
Standard Seating with cocktail service: $34 + $6.95 service fee
GA Standing: $28 + $6.95 service fee
+ $5 Day of Show
NO SITTER NECESSARY: FAMILY DANCE PARTY – SUMMER POP DANCE BATTLE IS COMING TO THE CUT LIVE!
You’ve been playing the soundtrack in the car line. Singing it at home. Dancing in the kitchen. Now take it to the dance floor.
After packed dance floors and viral moments for the K Pop Parties at The Cut Live, No Sitter Necessary is coming back bigger, louder and even more unhinged for our brand new Summer Pop Dance Battle edition.
Parents vs. Kids battle it out on the dance floor in a full-on family party built for kids AND the grownups who still know every word to the throwbacks.
Expect epic dance battles. Massive line dance mashups. Hype MC callouts. Throwback karaoke moments for parents. And a packed dance floor where literally anything can happen.
We’re running it back with hits like:
Whip Nae Nae. Cha Cha Slide. Cupid Shuffle. Crank That. Plus K Pop hits like Gnarly and Pinky Up, What It Sounds Like. Disney 2000s throwbacks (think your favorite High School Musical anthem). And the college dance floor jams parents forgot they still knew every word to.
This isn’t a sit-down kids show. Cut the rug is going to be an understatement for your family.
Parents and kids. Same dance floor. No sitting.

Vintage Base Ball
2026-08-02 11:00 - 17:00 | Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, 5 Littles Lane, Newbury, M, 01951, United States
It’s Base Ball, 1864 style at Spencer Peirce Little Farm! These fun, historically accurate games feature underhand pitching without gloves. A ball bounced once and caught is an out! Snacks, baseballs, and cards are available for purchase. Come and see for yourself how “America’s favorite pastime” was played in the 1860s. The teams competing are based on actual nineteenth-century baseball clubs from New England.
The Essex Base Ball Organization is a nonprofit “vintage base ball” group that plays the game as it was played in the 1860s. They are based out of Newbury, Massachusetts, and have four teams. They teach the history of baseball through games and demonstrations, offering youth clinics and lectures on baseball history at historical societies, libraries, and other civic organizations.
See HNE website for first pitch times; triple headers start at 11 AM, doubles at noon.

Sullivan Fortner
2026-08-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Kayvon Gordon, drums | Tyrone Allen, bass
For more than a decade, GRAMMY Award-winning artist Sullivan Fortner has garnered international praise as a leader and a fierce collaborator. Recipient of the 2026 Larry J. Bell Jazz Artist Award, he earned the 2025 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Performance on Samara Joy’s “Twinkle Twinkle Little Me” and the 2019 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album alongside Cécile McLorin Salvant for her acclaimed album The Window.
His fundamentals as a player could hardly be stronger, and his instincts as a composer and bandleader are almost startlingly mature.” — The New York Times
Fortner also has earned GRAMMY nods for his 2023 release Solo Game and his provocative arrangement of “Optimistic Voices/No Love Dying” from Salvant’s 2022 release Ghost Song. As a solo leader he has issued Aria (2015); Moments Preserved (2018); Solo Game (2024), which earned 4-star reviews in DownBeat and France’s Telerama Magazine; and Southern Nights (2025) which landed Fortner on the February cover of DownBeat. Winner of the 2024 DownBeat Critics Poll for Rising Star Jazz Group: Sullivan Fortner Trio, the prolific artist has worked with Wynton Marsalis, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Paul Simon, Diane Reeves, Etienne Charles and John Scofield; frequent collaborators have included Ambrose Akinmusire, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Stefon Harris, Kassa Overall, Tivon Pennicott, Peter Bernstein, Nicholas Payton, Billy Hart, Gary Bartz, Chief Adjuah and the late Roy Hargrove. He earned his Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory and Master of Music in Jazz Performance from Manhattan School of Music (MSM) and has taught at MSM, New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA), Purdue University, Lafayette Summer Music Workshop, Belmont University and Oberlin Conservatory. Fortner has performed at Snug Harbor, New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts, Sweet Lorraine’s and The Jazz Playhouse in New Orleans, and The Village Vanguard, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Jazz Standard and Smalls Jazz Club in New York City. He’s appeared at Newport, Monterey, Discover, Tri-C and Gillmore Keyboard jazz festivals. Both his works and his insights have been featured in culture drivers from The New York Times to The Root. Further accolades include the Cole Porter Fellowship awarded by the American Pianists Association, Leonore Annenberg Arts Fellowship, the Lincoln Center Award for Emerging Artists, the Shifting Foundation Grant and the Western Jazz Presenters Grant.

Sunset Sessions at the Birdseye Rooftop
2026-08-01 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-31 19:00 - 22:00 | Beauport Hotel Gloucester, 55 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Enjoy the weekend in style at Sunset Sessions. An evening of vibrant energy, coastal glamour, and unforgettable harbor front views at Beauport Hotel’s Birdseye Rooftop.
Join us during our 10th year by the sea, every Friday and Saturday evening for a lively celebration featuring DJ entertainment from The 617 Event Group. Dance as the sun sets over Gloucester Harbor, sip handcrafted cocktails, and soak in the atmosphere high above the water. Feeling bold? Bring your suit and take a dip in the pool or hot tub. This event is for guests 21+.
General Admission starts at $30 and does not include food or beverage.
VIP Premium Lounge Tables are $300 and include entry and premium seating for four. For a more elevated experience, reserve one of our VIP Premium Lounge Tables on the Harbor View side of the rooftop. These exclusive tables include a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label (inclusive of tax and gratuity)—perfect for toasting the night in style.
Tickets are non-refundable. This event is rain or shine unless the rooftop is closed due to inclement weather, as determined by Beauport management by 2PM on the day of the event. Guests will be notified via email.

Salem 400+ Heritage Days Parade and Festival
2026-08-01 10:00 - 18:00 | Salem Maritime National Historic Park, 160 Derby Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
After more than thirty years the beloved Salem Heritage Days Parade is making its triumphant return, brought to life through a collaborative effort between the City of Salem, National Park Service, Salem State University, the Salem Police Department, Salem Trolley, the Salem Chamber of Commerce, and the North Shore CDC. This diverse planning committee is working together to offer the community a unique opportunity to experience more than 400 years of Salem’s remarkable story through an innovative chronological format. Under the overarching theme of “Salem Through the Centuries” the parade will take spectators on a journey through time, beginning with Salem’s indigenous roots and progressing through each major era that has shaped the city’s identity.

National Political and Historical Collectibles Show and Sale
2026-08-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-31 10:00 - 16:00 | DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Boston North Shore, 50 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA, 01923, United States
In honor of the nation’s 250th birthday, the American Political Items Collectors (APIC) will host a celebration of the history of U.S. political campaigns at its national convention in Danvers, Mass., from July 30 through August 1.
The highlight will be more than 200 tables full of political pinback buttons, ribbons, posters, paper and much more for the public to view or purchase. Dealers will be attending from most of the 50 states offering original items for sale from the inauguration of George Washington to the campaigns of Abraham Lincoln, Teddy & Franklin Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy and many other candidates.
The event will be held at the DoubleTree Boston North Shore hotel in Danvers from Thursday, July 30 through Saturday, Aug. 1. Hours will be 10am – 5pm on Thursday; 9am to 5pm on Friday; and 9am to 4pm on Saturday. Admission to the public is $15; seniors and students are $10; free admission for kids 12 and under, and every child who attends will receive a free bag of political pinback buttons. Attendees also are encouraged to bring political campaign items for a free appraisal, and items may be auctioned for a 15% commission, which is donated to the APIC.

Festival by the Sea 2026
2026-08-01 10:00 - 16:00 | MA
Date and Time
Saturday Aug 1, 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
*This event takes place Rain or Shine
8 AM Artisan/ Vendor Check-in
10 AM Vendors Open, Live Music, Artisans & Food available
4 PM Event Ends
Location
Masconomo Park
Reed Park
Town Hall Park
Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
60 Beach Street Manchester MA 01944
Fees/Admission
There is no charge for the public to attend this event
Artists & Artisans may register online (Limited to 85)
Website
http://www.capeannchamber.com
Contact Information
Michelle Pepin 978-283-1601
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Event Sponsors
Bandstand Sponsor
Kelly Automotive Group
Gold Sponsors
Applied Materials
Description
Festival by the Sea is a celebration of the things that are synonymous with greater Cape Ann in the summertime: Art, Music & Food! Artist & artisan booths will be spread throughout downtown Manchester. Your senses will be inspired by the beautiful art, extraordinary live music and the aromas of delicious, local foods.
Please make checks payable to Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce.
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MASCO Park Music Schedule:
10 AM -12 PM: Corey Wrinn
12 PM -2 PM: Jim n’ Tonic
2 PM -4 PM: Rob Banks and the Moneymakers
TOWN HALL Music Schedule:
10 AM -12 PM: Liam Anastasia-Murphy
12 PM -3 PM: Matt Rich & Gil Clark

En Plein Air Sketch Classes with Sue Wheeler
2026-08-01 09:30 - 11:30 | Hammond Castle Museum, 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
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: watercolors, pastels, oils, or acrylics are not permitted on the Museum grounds.
Attendees who wish to tour the Hammond Castle Museum after this class are entitled to a 20% discount on a self-guided tour. Tour tickets may be purchased in the Museum Shop before 2:30 pm on the day of this class.
Class Schedule:
Thursday Plein Air Sketch classes: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
May:14
June: 11
July 23: (6 – 8 pm)
August: 6
September: 10
October: 8
Saturday En Plein Air Sketch classes: 9:30 am- 11:30 am.
May: 9
June: 20
July:18
August: 1
September: 5
October: 3
All classes are $25 each. Museum Member savings apply.
Weather-dependent; classes may be canceled, and reservations will be refunded if necessary.
About Sue Wheeler:
Sue has a lifetime of making art through various mediums from delectable pastries to abstracts in pastels, watercolor, and acrylics. She enjoys using her creative flair in quilting and interior design as well.
Sue graduated from the University of Denver with a Bachelor’s in business with a focus on hospitality management and earned an associate’s degree from the Culinary Institute of America. Following her tenure as a pastry chef in New Hampshire, Sue returned to school for a certificate in graphic design and put her talents to use as a designer in the book publishing and art publishing industries in Vermont. In early 2019, Sue opened her own gallery and studio, Arts Abound in Magnolia Village, MA, as an artistic haven for local artists. Through the gallery, over 30 artists featured their creative works, ranging from paintings, hand-painted silk scarves, silver jewelry, and more. Sue also ran many workshops and classes featuring many of the artists. Often, Sue would work late into the night, painting in her Arts Abound studio. After closing the gallery in 2022, Sue continued to offer the often sold-out painting classes, taught by some of the Arts Abound artists.
Sue has studied under numerous artists to learn watercolor, acrylic painting, cold wax & oil, and collage. Her goals for the Hammond Castle Museum sketch classes are to engage those who are new to the world of art and reinvigorate those who haven’t picked up a blank canvas or sketch pad in a long time. Sue’s philosophy on the creative process encourages you to be less concerned about the final product and instead to enjoy the journey of creativity and get lost in the moment. Once you find yourself in your work, you may just be surprised!

Touch-a-Truck at Cider Hill Farm
2026-08-01 09:00 - 14:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Get ready for a day of big wheels and even bigger smiles at Cider Hill Farm!
Kids (and kids at heart) can explore an exciting lineup of farm vehicles, climb aboard a real fire engine, and check out other cool trucks.
The fun keeps rolling with a tractor-inspired obstacle course, scenic hayrides through the orchards, a visit to the barnyard, and oversized trikes to ride around.
Grown-ups can relax with hard cider from our bar (11–4), grab a bite from the food truck (11–4), and enjoy free live music (12–3).
It’s a day full of discovery, play, and down-to-earth fun. Admission is free!

C.H.U.D. Live with Cigarette Camp & The Chip Rockers
2026-07-31 20:00 - 23:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Party Like it’s the Apocalypse with music by The Chip Rockers (local 2 tone ska) and Cigarette Camp (Boston Punk) for an immersive and fun night of music, cinema, and celebration featuring Shepp Abbott, the screenwriter of CHUD and local legend, in conversation with Meme Wars Author, Joan Donovan.

Ryan Montbleau
2026-07-31 19:30 - 21:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
A relentless road warrior and masterful wordsmith, Ryan Montbleau has spent the better part of thirty years cultivating a devoted audience on the strength of his ecstatic live shows and exhilarating sonic versatility. He’s collaborated with artists as diverse as Trombone Shorty, Galactic, Steel Pulse, Tall Heights, Martin Sexton, Anders Osborne, and George Porter, Jr; shared bills with the likes of Tedeschi Trucks Band, Ani DiFranco, Todd Snider, The Wood Brothers, Rodrigo y Gabriela, and Mavis Staples; and racked up more than 150 million streams on Spotify alone. NPR’s Mountain Stage compared his “eloquent, soulful songwriting” to Bill Withers and James Taylor, while Relix celebrated his “poetic Americana,” and The Boston Herald raved that “he’s made a career of confident, danceable positivity.”
Montbleau’s freewheeling new album finds him exploring the full spectrum of his influences like never before, touching on folk, rock, funk, soul, hip-hop, and reggae, all with a preternatural ease that belies the intensely focused craftsmanship behind it. The songs are sprawling and unpredictable, grappling with a modern world perpetually teetering on the edge of chaos, but the performances are relentlessly optimistic, insisting on hope and joy in the face of it all. The result is Montbleau’s most vulnerable and cathartic work yet, an album that acknowledges the inevitability of doubt and pain while at the same time celebrating our limitless capacity for growth and love.

After Hours Sip & Cut 🥂
2026-07-31 17:30 - 19:30 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Gather for a relaxed summer evening at Cider Hill Farm. Sip seasonal hard cider, enjoy live music, cut your own farmhouse bouquets, and unwind at a reserved picnic table. This adults-only event is the perfect way to experience the farm after hours.

Cape Ann Jazz Workshop Student Showcase
2026-07-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Cape Ann Jazz Workshop students take the stage for a lively final concert, showcasing the improvisation, ensemble playing, and jazz skills they developed throughout the week.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
CAJW is a vibrant musical community where students grow through hands-on ensemble work, creative exploration, and inspiring mentorship. Each morning blends warm-ups, small-group combo rehearsals, and instrument masterclasses that strengthen listening, rhythmic awareness, and expressive playing. In the afternoons, students choose from electives—Jazz Theory & Composition, Improvisation, Jazz History, and Style Studies—and come together for experiences such as our New Orleans–style second line parade and improvisation circle. Together, these elements help students build confidence, collaboration skills, and musical independence.

Blue Star 250: Celebrating the Birthplace of the National Guard
2026-07-31 10:30 - 15:00 | Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Join Blue Star Families for a special Blue Star 250 event celebrating the founding of the National Guard and honoring generations of National Guard members and their families.
The day begins with coffee and pastries during check-in, followed by a featured speaking program highlighting the history and legacy of the National Guard, which formed in Massachusetts in 1636, and a networking lunch. In the afternoon, families can enjoy curator-led tours of PEM’s East India Marine Hall, Salem Stories, Pressing Importance: Salem and the Declaration of Independence and Bethany Collins, America: A Hymnal.
Throughout the day, attendees are invited to contribute to the Blue Star 250 Honor Wall by sharing messages of appreciation and remembrance recognizing National Guard members, veterans and military families. The event concludes with an opportunity to participate in the Blue Star 250 Story Collection, reflect on the day’s experiences and receive thank-you gifts from Blue Star Families and local community partners.
Participants may also sign up for tickets to Yin Yu Tang: A Chinese Home (timed entry, limited availability) and are welcome to continue exploring the museum following the program.
PEM admission is free year-round for active-duty military and veterans. Military visitors can bring up to 6 family members for free this summer as part of PEM’s participation in Blue Star Museums.

The Radio Live at The Cut
2026-07-30 20:00 - 22:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
The Radio is a versatile band that masterfully blends rock, pop, dance, and country classics
with contemporary hits, showcasing the talents of both male and female artists. Their performances are characterized by extraordinary energy, distinguishing them as one of the standout acts among the numerous bands currently touring. Founded by Michael S. Firicano in 2010 under the name MSF BAND, the group has maintained a rigorous touring schedule, performing nearly every weekend across New England. In early 2026, the band underwent a rebranding, adopting the name The Radio to enhance its commercial appeal. Although it had a strong following prior to this change, The Radio has experienced a notable surge in popularity since then.

Karla Bonoff
2026-07-30 19:30 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Karla Bonoff has been described as one of the finest singer/songwriters of her generation. That description is not hyperbole. Bonoff has enjoyed critical acclaim, commercial success, enduring popularity, and the unwavering respect of her peers.
Karla has seen her songs become hits for Bonnie Raitt, Wynonna Judd, and Linda Ronstadt. Many of Bonoff’s ballads are classics. Karla has continued to record and tour extensively, playing sold-out shows around the world. Hearing Karla’s moving vocals on her rich, expressive songs is like standing beneath a sparkling waterfall–refreshing, exhilarating, and restorative. Experiencing them live can be transformative. Fans and critics agree that Bonoff’s songs are timeless as are her recordings. Many prefer her versions, live with instrumentation that is clean and spare, giving Bonoff’s voice room to work its emotional magic.
In 2019, Karla released her first new album in over a decade, Carry Me Home, a 16-song set featuring brand new recordings of Karla’s classics along with new songs by Karla, Kenny Edwards, and a cover of a vintage Jackson Browne tune, Something Fine, which Karla performed on the 2015 compilation, Looking into You: A Tribute To Jackson Browne. In late 2020, Karla released, Silent Night, her first collection of Holiday music, to wide acclaim, including a prominent listing on the New York Times Best New Holiday Albums of the Year. In 2021 Karla added two new songs to her Holiday collection including a duet with the legendary Michael McDonald.
The media continues to follow and shine a spotlight on Karla’s ongoing career milestones. She was featured in the acclaimed Linda Ronstadt documentary: The Sound of My Voice, highlighting her friendship with Linda and as the writer of several of her biggest songs, including Grammy Winner, All My Life. Bob Lefsetz, a longtime fan, interviewed her for his popular podcast and dug deep into her history as a pioneer of the Southern California Singer-Songwriter scene, Trisha Yearwood’s new album includes a lovely rendition of Karla’s, Home. Mary Sue Toohey of The Village on Sirius/XM hosted a performance & interview, and she was invited to sing on the longest-running radio program for acoustic music, Acoustic Café. As dynamic as ever in her solo shows, Karla is also available to package with various accomplished musical partners, including a new offering, “Home for the Holidays” with Livingston Taylor (by arrangement with Paladin Artists).

Spiritualism Tours by Candlelight at Hammond Castle Museum
2026-07-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Hammond Castle Museum, 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
From John Hays Hammond Jr.’s attempts to communicate with supernatural entities using a Faraday Cage to Irene Fenton Hammond’s extensive astrological writings under a mysterious pen name, this 55-minute, fully-guided specialty tour sets the stage for a fun and informative seasonal experience unlike any other. The dramatic, Gothic-inspired architecture of the Museum and the twilight atmosphere are enhanced by the light of handheld electronic lanterns throughout your tour.
New in 2026: Extended Hours and Midnight Tours
For the first time, Hammond Castle Museum is offering its popular Spiritualism Tours by Candlelight during extended late-night hours–including a midnight tour–on October 22nd and 29th—a one-of-a-kind experience for those celebrating the Halloween season on the North Shore!
Admission:
July, August, & September: $27.50.
October: $35.
Museum Member savings apply.
Please be mindful when processing your reservation to select the correct reservation date and corresponding admission price.
