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SUMMARY:A Reading of I Love You Because I Love You at PEM
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reading of the book I Love You Because I Love You by Muợn Thị Văn\, illustrated by Jessica Love. \nDesigned for children (5 and under) and their caregivers\, PEM Pals aims to engage and excite all of the senses through books\, movement\, music\, art and hands-on activities. Held on the first Friday of the month at 10:30 am. Please join us again in September after our summer break. \nAbout our collaborators \nTeresa Inés Coelho\nTeresa Inés Coelho has years of experience as a performing arts educator. She holds a Music Education Degree from the University of Rio de Janeiro\, and is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music. Her passion lies in igniting a love for music in children and their families through music and movement classes using the research-based (and fun!) curriculum Music Together.® \nDillian McGahey\nDillian McGahey is an illustrator and arts educator\, whose own work tackles the complexities of being human through the lens of silly little creatures. He’s been teaching at PEM since 2020\, after completing two internships in the Art & Nature Center. Outside of the museum\, he spends his time helping kids develop their own stories and artwork to turn into original books.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/a-reading-of-i-love-you-because-i-love-you-at-pem/
LOCATION:Peabody Essex Museum\, East India Square\, 161 Essex Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
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SUMMARY:Queens at the Castle
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a night of glitz\, glam\, and fierce performances in a setting like no other! Join us for Queens at the Castle\, a high-energy\, laugh-out-loud evening hosted by one of Boston’s most iconic Queens and featuring three of the region’s top drag performers. \nMeet Your Host: Kris Knievil\nA beloved fixture of Boston’s drag scene since the late ’90s\, Kris Knievil returns to the Great Hall as our Host of the Night! Kriis is known for her buxom blonde allure and commanding stage presence. As the program director at Boston’s storied drag bar\, Jacques Cabaret\, Kris brings years of experience and charisma to the stage\, ensuring an evening of laughter and entertainment. bostonspiritmagazine.com \nFeaturing Performances By:\nAlana Thicc: Get ready for a performance that’s as bold and dynamic as her name suggests. Alana Thicc returns\, bringing energy\, sass\, and a whole lot of talent to the stage\, promising to captivate the audience with every move. \nChanel the Angel: A glamorous queen with a heart of gold\, Chanel the Angel returns to our stage\, combining vintage Hollywood elegance with modern flair. Her performances are a blend of powerhouse vocals and cheeky humor\, making her a standout in the cabaret scene. \nDoriann Blonch: A Puerto Rican-born drag diva based in Boston\, known as The Beauty Enchantment\, Doriann is making her Queens at the Castle debut! She is a prominent figure in the Boston scene at iconic parties like “Drag Me to Brunch” at Carrie Nation\,” “LatinX Wednesdays” at Legacy and RuPaul’s Drag Race viewing parties at Dani’s Queer Bar. \nThis event is strictly 21 & over. I.D. will be required upon admission. Two performances are available: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm & 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm. \nThere are three different ticketing options: General Admission\, Table of Four\, and Table of Six. \nGeneral Admission:\n$50 per guest\nDrinks will be available to purchase\nEnjoy admission to the performance \nTable of Four:\n$300 per table\nEnjoy a private table for up to four guests\nSignature cocktail drink tickets for you and each of your guests\nA curated platter will be waiting on your private table to enjoy at your leisure \nTable of Six:\n$450 per table\nEnjoy a private table for up to six guests\nA signature cocktail drink ticket for you and each of your guests\nA curated platter will be waiting on your private table to enjoy at your leisure
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/queens-at-the-castle/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T220000
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SUMMARY:EVENT RESCHEDULED: Sunset Sessions: Pride Edition
DESCRIPTION:EVENT RESCHEDULED to Friday\, June 5th | 7:00PM–10:00PM (previously May 29th) \nRain date? More like a rainbow date! Nature gave us a rain check\, but we’re back and brighter than ever. \nTurn Pride all the way up to the rooftop. This is Pride at Birdseye—music turned up\, harbor lights glowing\, and vibes elevated. \nJoin us as we raise the Pride flag above Gloucester Harbor. Golden-hour skies\, waterfront views\, and a rooftop alive with color set the stage for a night of music\, dancing\, and celebration. The summer soundtrack is brought to you live by The 617 Event Group. Sip a crisp cocktail\, dip into the rooftop pool\, or unwind in the hot tub\, we’re bringing all the energy straight to the roof! \nA portion of ticket sales will benefit the Cape Ann Pride Coalition\, supporting and building community among LGBTQIA+ residents\, workers\, and allies across Cape Ann. \nGeneral Admission starts at $30 and does not include food or beverage. \nVIP Premium Lounge Tables are $300 and include entry\, premium seating for four\, and a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label (inclusive of tax and gratuity). \nTickets 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.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/event-rescheduled-sunset-sessions-pride-edition/
LOCATION:Beauport Hotel Gloucester\, 55 Commercial Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T210000
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SUMMARY:Count Basie Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:In the history of Jazz music\, there is only one band leader that has the distinction of having his orchestra still performing sold out concerts all over the world\, with members personally chosen by him\, for over 40 years after his passing. Pianist and bandleader William James “Count” Basie was and still is an American institution that personifies the grandeur and excellence of Jazz. The Count Basie Orchestra\, today directed by Scotty Barnhart\, has won every respected jazz poll in the world at least once\, won 19 GRAMMY Awards\, performed for Kings\, Queens\, and other world Royalty\, appeared in several movies\, television shows\, at every major jazz festival and major concert hall in the world.\nThe most recent honors are a 2026 GRAMMY nomination of Best Large Jazz Ensemble for Basie Rocks and a 2024 GRAMMY Win of Best Large Jazz Ensemble for “Basie Swings the Blues”! Other honors include their 2022 GRAMMY Nomination for Live At Birdland\, a 2018 GRAMMY Nomination for All About That Basie\, which features special guests Stevie Wonder\, Jon Faddis\, and Take 6 among others\, and the 2018 Downbeat Readers Poll Award as the #1 Jazz Orchestra in the world. Their critically acclaimed release in 2015 of A Very Swingin’ Basie Christmas! is the very first holiday album in the 80-year history of the orchestra. Released on Concord Music\, it went to #1 on the Jazz charts and sold out on Amazon! Special guests include vocalists Johnny Mathis\, Ledisi\, our own Carmen Bradford and pianist Ellis Marsalis. A BBC TV produced documentary on Mr. Basie and the orchestra entitled Count Basie: Through His Own Eyes premiered on PBS in the US and UK in 2019 coinciding with the orchestra’s 85th Anniversary. It features interviews by Quincy Jones\, Scotty Barnhart\, Dee Askew\, John Williams\, and several other important members and associates of Mr. Basie and the orchestra.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/count-basie-orchestra/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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SUMMARY:The New York Neo-Futurists: The Infinite Wrench
DESCRIPTION:This show may include the use of flashing/strobing lights. It may also include adult themes\, humor\, language and content\, including alcohol use and partial nudity. \nPEM Presents is made possible by The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation. \nJoin the New York Neo-Futurists for an off-the-wall theater experience at PEM! Watch this experimental ensemble attempt to perform 30 short plays in one hour with The Infinite Wrench. \nEach play offers something different — something funny\, profound\, elegant\, disgusting\, topical\, irrelevant\, terrifying or musical. All are truthful and tackle the here-and-now\, inspired by the lived experiences of the performers. The Infinite Wrench is the Neo-Futurists’ ongoing and ever-changing attempt to shift the conventions of live performance and speak to audiences\, including people who feel “unreached or unmoved” by traditional theater. \nThe New York Neo-Futurists are a radically dynamic ensemble of multidisciplinary artists who write and perform original work rooted in the truth of their own lived experiences. They fuse elements of poetry\, game and performance art to create ever-changing theatre and other artistic experiments to respond to the world around us. \nPEM Presents seeks to surprise and delight audiences with world-class artistry in music\, theater\, dance\, film and more. This series allows audiences to learn about the artistic process and supports the development of artists with local\, regional\, national and global perspectives. PEM Presents further activates the museum as a global center for art\, culture and creativity with artist residencies\, live performances\, lecture series\, symposia and conferences. PEM Presents is a collaboration between Learning and Community Engagement and the Present Tense initiative. \nHappens on the following Dates:\nJun 5\, 2026\, 7:30pm to 9:00pm\nJun 6\, 2026\, 7:30pm to 9:00pm
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/the-new-york-neo-futurists-the-infinite-wrench/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:Peabody Essex Museum\, East India Square\, 161 Essex Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Peabody Essex Museum":MAILTO:information@pem.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173533Z
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SUMMARY:Historic New England Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join Historic New England on June 6 for a region wide Open House! Explore 38 distinctly different historic sites for FREE from Connecticut to Maine. On Massachusetts’ North Shore\, visitors can experience hundreds of years of history including Boardman House in Saugus; Phillips House and Gedney House in Salem; Beauport\, the Sleeper-McCann House in Gloucester; Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm in Newbury; and Rocky Hill Meeting House in Amesbury. \nLearn about the rich and diverse history of New England’s indigenous and colonial past throughout the region. Connect with stories linked with the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Visit with farm animals in Newbury. Check out antique cars and carriages on the “most beautiful street in America” in Salem. On Cape Ann\, tour the seaside home of one of America’s first interior designers\, and celebrate American folk art. \nAll Historic New England historic sites are free and open to the public on June 6. Please visit HistoricNewEngland.org for more information and site open hours.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/historic-new-england-open-house/2026-06-06/1/
LOCATION:Phillips House\, 34 Chestnut Street\, Salem\, MA\, 02132
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Cultural,Family,Historical
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SUMMARY:Farm & Field Festival at Cider Hill Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of performances and outdoor activities featuring bands and instructors from Amesbury’s own Zach Field Drums & Music. Enjoy FREE family-friendly music\, musical themed obstacle courses\, contests and games. Plus\, food and drink! \nHelp champion our youth\, gather our community and celebrate all our city offers. Music and activities schedule coming this spring! Free festival entrance. Donations made will go to the ZFDM Music Foundation\, helping to make music accessible to all in our community.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/farm-field-festival-at-cider-hill-farm-2/
LOCATION:Cider Hill Farm\, 45 Fern Avenue\, Amesbury\, M\, 01913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Cultural,Fair/Festival,Family,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T171829Z
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SUMMARY:Salem Arts Fest
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Salem Arts Fest with free outdoor art making on Essex Street! We’ll be hosting Artists for Humanity from 11 am to 3 pm on Saturday\, June 6\, as they bring to life a collaborative mural project inspired by Salem’s creative community. \nAll visitors enjoy free admission to the museum on June 6!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/salem-arts-fest/
LOCATION:Peabody Essex Museum\, East India Square\, 161 Essex Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peabody Essex Museum":MAILTO:information@pem.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T133000
DTSTAMP:20260522T160440Z
CREATED:20260522T160440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T160440Z
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SUMMARY:Cape Ann Museum hosts free community event to celebrate Pride Month
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Pride Month\, the Cape Ann Museum will host a Pride Family Picnic on the Cape Ann Museum Green (CAM Green) on Saturday\, June 6\, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This free\, family-friendly event will feature music\, art activities\, books\, and lawn games in a welcoming outdoor setting for all ages. \nFamilies are encouraged to bring blankets and enjoy live music from Jammin’ With You\, hands-on art activities\, and games across the CAM Green campus\, located at 13 Poplar Street in Gloucester\, just off Grant Circle. Community partners participating in the event include the Cape Ann Pride Coalition\, YOUnity\, Dogtown Books\, Gloucester Bookstore\, and Sawyer Free Library. No registration is required. For more information\, visit capeannmuseum.org/events.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/cape-ann-museum-hosts-free-community-event-to-celebrate-pride-month/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Green\, 13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Arts,Family,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173533Z
CREATED:20260501T173533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T173533Z
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SUMMARY:Historic New England Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join Historic New England on June 6 for a region wide Open House! Explore 38 distinctly different historic sites for FREE from Connecticut to Maine. On Massachusetts’ North Shore\, visitors can experience hundreds of years of history including Boardman House in Saugus; Phillips House and Gedney House in Salem; Beauport\, the Sleeper-McCann House in Gloucester; Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm in Newbury; and Rocky Hill Meeting House in Amesbury. \nLearn about the rich and diverse history of New England’s indigenous and colonial past throughout the region. Connect with stories linked with the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Visit with farm animals in Newbury. Check out antique cars and carriages on the “most beautiful street in America” in Salem. On Cape Ann\, tour the seaside home of one of America’s first interior designers\, and celebrate American folk art. \nAll Historic New England historic sites are free and open to the public on June 6. Please visit HistoricNewEngland.org for more information and site open hours.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/historic-new-england-open-house/2026-06-06/2/
LOCATION:Phillips House\, 34 Chestnut Street\, Salem\, MA\, 02132
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Cultural,Family,Historical
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T190000
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SUMMARY:Rocketman
DESCRIPTION:Rocketman is a musical biopic that follows the extraordinary life of Elton John\, from his shy beginnings as Reginald Dwight to his rise as a global superstar. Blending fantasy with electrifying performances of his greatest hits\, the film explores his struggles with fame\, addiction\, and identity on the road to self-acceptance.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/rocketman/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172631Z
CREATED:20260403T172631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T172631Z
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SUMMARY:The Police Academy Tribute at Larcom
DESCRIPTION:The Police Academy tribute band is one of the few younger acts in the tribute scene\, bringing the energy\, style\, and sound of Sting and The Police at the height of their career. With authentic wardrobe\, strong musicianship\, and undeniable enthusiasm\, they capture everything from the raw\, stripped-down punk edge of The Police’s early records to the polished\, synth-driven pop of their later hits. \nBandmates Joshua Jones\, Jon McCracken\, and Christian Hernandez share the same rock and jazz influence that shaped Sting\, Stewart Copeland\, and Andy Summers\, giving their performance a standout authenticity. With experience in acclaimed tribute acts including Jumping Jack Flash\, Wild Child\, and The Fab Four\, they bring world-class talent\, humor\, and showmanship to every show. \nFrom favorites like “Message in a Bottle” and “Every Breath You Take” to deeper cuts like “Murder by Numbers” and “When the World is Running Down\,” The Police Academy Tribute delivers an exciting\, authentic tribute to one of the most iconic bands of the 1980s. \nThelarcom.org/thepoliceacademy
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/the-police-academy-tribute-at-larcom/
LOCATION:Larcom Theatre\, 13 Wallis Street\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T130000
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SUMMARY:Baroque to Classical
DESCRIPTION:Sharpen your musical perception to hear structure\, stylistic nuances\, and expressive detail. \nKick off the Rockport Chamber Music Festival with an engaging musical journey through the Baroque and Classical time periods. In this opening lecture\, audiences will explore the evolution of chamber music using selections from works featured throughout the Festival. Dr. Shyrock will help uncover the historical forces and cultural shifts that shaped these masterpieces\, and study the prominent composers in these eras. This interactive and insightful event offers the perfect gateway into the Festival – providing context\, curiosity\, and a deeper appreciation for the music you’ll hear all summer long. \nABOUT DR. ANDREW SHRYOCK \nAndrew Shryock joined the Conservatory in 2013. He is an associate professor of core studies specializing in music history. \nAs an instructor\, Shryock teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in music history\, with an emphasis on topics in 18th-century music\, as well as graduate courses in academic and professional writing. He has also served as an instructor at Boston University\, Johns Hopkins University\, Tufts University\, and University of Massachusetts Boston. \nAs a writing advisor\, Shryock runs the website Write in Tune(Opens in a new window)\, where he works with musicians to achieve their goals with clear and engaging professional writing. He works with Conservatory students on subjects in academic and professional writing through his department’s writing center. He also wrote and maintains the department’s internal research and writing manual\, Writing Guide for Musicians. Through his work as an officer with the faculty union\, Andrew assists faculty colleagues with applications for promotion and strategies for career advancement\, and he wrote and maintains the union’s guide to wage renegotiation. He also serves as a reader for the Rising Voices Awards at WriteBoston\, a non-profit that fosters learning and literacy through writing. \nAs a public speaker and writer\, Shryock draws on his knowledge from the lecture hall to enrich audience experiences in the concert hall. He regularly gives pre-concert talks and writes program notes. He has worked with Rockport Music\, New England Classical Singers\, Back Bay Chorale\, Emmanuel Music\, Georgia Tech Chamber Choir\, and Music at Marsh Chapel. \nAs a music historian\, Shryock’s academic research—on intersections of music\, literature\, and aesthetics—has appeared in the Newsletter for the American Handel Society\, This Is the Sound of Irony: Music\, Politics\, and Popular Culture\, and Notes. He has given papers at national meetings of the American Musicological Society\, Handel Institute (United Kingdom)\, Society for Eighteenth-Century Music\, and Society for Textual Scholarship. \nBefore joining the Conservatory\, Shryock served as general manager for the early music ensemble the Boston Camerata. He holds a Ph.D. in musicology from Boston University and an M.M. in musicology and B.M. in vocal performance from the Peabody Conservatory.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/baroque-to-classical/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T113000
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SUMMARY:Tea Tasting with Diehl Marcus & Company at PEM
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the rich and global history of tea with a tasting of five custom tea blends! \nSalem’s favorite tea blenders Diehl Marcus and Company will lead participants through a guided tasting of five custom loose-leaf blends from around the world. Learn about the ingredients\, benefits and origins of these brews from the team who curate them for their Salem store. Tea novices and experts are welcome! After your tasting\, explore a PEM gallery based on origins of the tea blends you tasted. \nAll participants will take home a sample of their favorite blend to enjoy at home.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/tea-tasting-with-diehl-marcus-company-at-pem/
LOCATION:Peabody Essex Museum\, East India Square\, 161 Essex Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peabody Essex Museum":MAILTO:information@pem.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T120000
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SUMMARY:Rockport Music Masterclass: Colin Carr\, cello
DESCRIPTION:Observe a master musician working with cello students to provide insights on their performance. Free\, reservations encouraged.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/rockport-music-masterclass-colin-carr-cello/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T170000
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SUMMARY:Rockport Music On the Town
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 11\, 2026 On the Town transforms Rockport into a day full of live music\, contemporary circus\, and fun from Harvey Park and Bearskin Neck to Front Beach and Millbrook Meadow. The Shalin Liu Performance Center will host tours and concerts\, and Millbrook Meadow will serve as the day’s hub with a tented performance space for music\, circus\, and hands-on activities for all ages. There are many ways you can be “On the Town”. We are looking for performers across genres who are excited to share their work\, volunteers who want to support a free day of family fun\, and of course audience members for all the shows happening throughout the day! Discover What’s Happening A full schedule of performers and map of community stage locations will be released in mid-June. Across Town Live music pops up throughout Rockport all day long\, beginning at the farmers’ market in Harvey Park and continuing through downtown\, Bearskin Neck\, and Front Beach. Community stages feature rotating performances by musicians from across Cape Ann and beyond. 9am music starts at the Rockport Exchange Farmers’ Market 10-12pm community stage performances 3-6pm community stage performances Shalin Liu Performance Center The concert hall and third-floor reception room will be open for tours\, hands-on activities\, and a collage-style concert featuring short performances by community artists. 11am doors open for docent-led tours and kids craft activities on the third floor. 2-5pm collage concert of community stages artists Millbrook Meadow A tented performance space blends contemporary circus and live music\, from an afternoon picnic-style performance to an evening spectacle. Visitors can also try circus activities throughout the day with teaching artists from Seaside Circus Cape Ann. Feature performances 12pm Circus 617 Mixtape featuring the Balourdet Quartet and Mile Wilder 6:30pm Circus Extravaganza finale featuring the Boston Circus Guild and Emperor Norton’s Stationary Marching Band Find Yourself On the Town Musicians Calling musicians from the North Shore and beyond! We’re looking for performers across genres who are excited to share their work in an open\, community-centered setting while maintaining a high level of artistic quality and engagement. Apply to perform here: On the Town Musician Application. Applications are due Friday\, June 5. There will be rotating performances on the hour at 5 outdoor Community Stage locations throughout Rockport\, from 10am-12pm and 3pm-6pm. Each selected applicant will also have the opportunity to be assigned a 10 minute slot to perform at the Shalin Liu Performance Center stage. Each group will receive an honorarium\, dependent on number of performers and number of performances. Volunteers Interested in supporting Rockport Music On the Town as a volunteer? With music all over town and events happening throughout the day at the Shalin Liu Performance Center and our big tent on Millbrook Meadow\, we almost certainly have a place for you to help out! Volunteers will be scheduled in 2 to 3 hour shifts and will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of assignments including: Setup\, Community Stage Monitor\, Millbrook Meadow Activity Support\, Shalin Liu Performance Center\, Artist Liaison\, and Breakdown/Cleanup. Read more to find what fits your interests and sign up here: On the Town Volunteer Sign Up. Families Rockport Music On the Town is for everyone–families\, too! Millbrook Meadow will be a vibrant hub of activities include opportunities to try out circus skills with Seaside Circus Cape Ann\, instrument exploration with Johnson Strings\, and tours and nature activities from volunteers with the Millbrook Meadow Conservancy. The third floor of the Shalin Liu Performance Center will be an air-conditioned escape with crafting activities for kids. Inquiries If you are a member of the press\, social media corps\, or a business interested in learning more about On the Town\, please reach out to Rockport Music Creative Content Strategist\, Julian Mendoza: jmendoza@RockportMusic.org
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/rockport-music-on-the-town/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T150000
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SUMMARY:En Plein Air Sketch Classes with Sue Wheeler
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAttendees 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. \nClass Schedule:\nThursday Plein Air Sketch classes: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.\nMay:14\nJune: 11\nJuly 23: (6 – 8 pm)\nAugust: 6\nSeptember: 10\nOctober: 8 \nSaturday En Plein Air Sketch classes: 9:30 am- 11:30 am.\nMay: 9\nJune: 20\nJuly:18\nAugust: 1\nSeptember: 5\nOctober: 3 \nAll classes are $25 each. Museum Member savings apply.\nWeather-dependent; classes may be canceled\, and reservations will be refunded if necessary. \nAbout Sue Wheeler:\nSue 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. \nSue 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. \nSue 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!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/en-plein-air-sketch-classes-with-sue-wheeler-3/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T200000
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SUMMARY:"'The Spirit of Privateering Prevails Here': Essex County's Revolutionary War at Sea" Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Emily Murphy as she discusses Essex County’s Revolutionary War at Sea \nWe all learn about the land battles that began the American Revolution but less is known about the merchants and mariners who risked their livelihoods and lives to take the battle to the British on the high seas. This lecture will explore the world of the privateersmen and navy sailors who supplied one of Essex County’s major contributions to the Revolutionary War effort. On the home front\, we will examine how privateering changed the economy and daily life in North Shore port communities. \nWhile admission is free\, space is limited; registration is strongly encouraged. For registration\, please go to: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=20ACF68D-B596-080A-1D0C86936775B94E or find the event in our official webpage calendar and click on “Register”.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/the-spirit-of-privateering-prevails-here-essex-countys-revolutionary-war-at-sea-lecture/
LOCATION:Salem Armory Visitor Center\, 2 New Liberty Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T213000
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SUMMARY:Gregory Porter
DESCRIPTION:Two-time GRAMMY winner Gregory Porter brings his powerhouse baritone\, deep soul\, and irresistible groove to the stage in an electrifying evening of jazz and R&B. With hits from Liquid Spirit and beyond\, Porter delivers music that is heartfelt\, uplifting\, and unforgettable. \nABOUT THE ARTIST\nAcclaimed singer and songwriter Gregory Porter was raised in Bakersfield\, California\, and he cites the Bakersfield Southern Gospel sound\, as well as his mother’s Nat King Cole record collection\, as fundamental influences on his own sound. \nPorter began singing in small jazz clubs in San Diego while attending San Diego State University on a football scholarship. Eventually Porter moved to New York City to pursue music full-time and his career began to ascend with the release of his first two albums—Water (2010) and Be Good (2012)—both of which received GRAMMY nominations. \nIn 2013\, he released his breakout Blue Note debut Liquid Spirit which quickly grew into a global phenomenon\, selling more than a million albums and earning Porter his first GRAMMY Award with NPR declaring him “America’s Next Great Jazz Singer.” \nHis 2016 follow-up Take Me To The Alley won Porter his second GRAMMY for Best Vocal Jazz Album and firmly established him as his generation’s most soulful jazz singer-songwriter. In 2017\, Porter released the heartfelt tribute album Nat King Cole & Me\, and in 2020 returned to his original songwriting on the uplifting ALL RISE\, both of which received GRAMMY nominations. \nHis 2021 release Still Rising collected new songs\, covers\, duets\, and a selection of his much-loved favorite songs. \nPorter has hosted the podcast The Hang\, a conversation series featuring his famous friends\, as well as his own cooking show The PorterHouse\, in which the singer shared recipes inspired by his local community\, experiences from touring the globe\, and family cooking traditions from growing up with his mother and seven siblings.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/gregory-porter/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T183057Z
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SUMMARY:FIRST PUBLIC SAIL OF THE CENTENNIAL SEASON
DESCRIPTION:FIRST PUBLIC SAIL OF THE CENTENNIAL SEASON \nJoin us aboard Schooner Adventure as we kick off our 100th season on the water with our very first public sail of the summer! \nStep aboard Gloucester’s National Historic Landmark schooner and experience the beauty\, history\, and spirit of the working waterfront from the deck of an authentic Grand Banks fishing schooner. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or sailing with us for the first time\, this is your chance to be part of an unforgettable Centennial Season. \nHelp raise sail with the crew\nHear stories from Adventure’s remarkable history\nTake in sweeping views of Gloucester Harbor and Cape Ann\nCelebrate a century of preservation\, education\, and community aboard America’s oldest dory fishing schooner \nBring your friends\, family\, and camera — there’s nothing quite like Adventure under sail.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/first-public-sail-of-the-centennial-season/2026-06-12/1/
LOCATION:Schooner Adventure\, 23 Harbor Loop\, Gloucester\, M\, 01931\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Cultural,Historical,School Vacation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T193552Z
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SUMMARY:En Plein Air Summer Sketch Class Series
DESCRIPTION:From stick figure doodlers to first-rate talents\, join us for a seaside\, Plein Air sketch class with Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound in Magnolia. All skill levels are welcome! The three-class series offers a 30-minute beginner sketch lesson with an hour and a half of independent sketching time. 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. \nAttendees who wish to tour the Hammond Castle Museum after any of the classes class are entitled to a 20% discount on a self-\nguided tour. Tour tickets may be purchased in the Museum Shop before 2:30 pm on the day of this class. \nFridays Summer Sketch Series\nEn Plein Air classes:\n9:30 am- 11:30 am.\nJune 12\, 19 & 26. \nThese classes are weather-dependent; in the event of inclement weather\, this class will be rescheduled with Sue.\nThis series is $75. Registration closes on the morning of the first class.\nMuseum Member savings apply. \nAbout Sue Wheeler:\nSue 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. \nSue 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. \nSue 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!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/en-plein-air-summer-sketch-class-series/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T213000
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SUMMARY:A Brahms Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Jon Kimura Parker\, piano | Chee-Yun Kim\, violin | Barry Shiffman\, viola | Colin Carr\, cello | Mira Kardan\, cello \nThe Festival’s Opening Night features the music of Brahms\, brought to life by a distinguished ensemble of celebrated soloists whose collective artistry promises an evening of richness\, intimacy\, and expressive power. \nPROGRAM\nBRAHMS: 3 Intermezzi\, Op. 117\nARENSKY: Quartet No. 2 in A minor\nIntermission\nBRAHMS: Piano Quartet in C minor \nJon Kimura Parker\, piano\nPianist Jon Kimura Parker is renowned for his charisma\, enthusiasm\, and dynamic performances. A veteran of the international concert stage\, he has appeared at major venues including Carnegie Hall\, the Berlin Philharmonie\, the Sydney Opera House\, and London’s South Bank Centre. He is Creative Partner of the Minnesota Orchestra and serves as Artistic Director of the Honens International Piano Competition and Artistic Advisor to the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival. \nEqually at home as a soloist and chamber musician\, Parker performs with leading orchestras worldwide. A founding member of the Montrose Trio\, he has collaborated with artists including Doc Severinsen\, Audra McDonald\, and Bobby McFerrin. He is Professor of Piano at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music and an Officer of the Order of Canada. \nChee-Yun Kim\, violin\nViolinist Chee-Yun is an internationally acclaimed soloist and winner of the Young Concert Artists International Auditions and an Avery Fisher Career Grant. She has performed with leading orchestras including the San Francisco Symphony\, NHK Symphony Orchestra of Japan\, Seoul Philharmonic\, Toronto Symphony\, and National Symphony Orchestra\, collaborating with conductors such as Michael Tilson Thomas\, Jaap van Zweden\, and Manfred Honeck. \nA champion of contemporary music\, Chee-Yun has given acclaimed performances of violin concertos by Christopher Theofanidis and Kevin Puts\, while remaining deeply committed to chamber music. She appears regularly at major festivals in the United States and abroad and has performed at Carnegie Hall\, the Kennedy Center\, and the United Nations. She has held faculty positions at SMU\, Indiana University\, and the University of Cincinnati CCM. \nColin Carr\, cello\nCellist Colin Carr enjoys an international career as a soloist and chamber musician\, appearing with leading orchestras worldwide. His orchestral engagements include the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra\, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra\, BBC Symphony Orchestra\, and major U.S. ensembles such as the Chicago\, Los Angeles\, Washington\, Philadelphia\, and Montréal orchestras\, as well as all the principal orchestras of Australia and New Zealand. \nA highly sought-after chamber musician\, Carr was a member of the Golub–Kaplan–Carr Trio for two decades and has collaborated with ensembles including the Guarneri and Emerson String Quartets and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. His acclaimed discography includes the complete Bach Cello Suites and the complete Beethoven Sonatas and Variations with pianist Thomas Sauer. He is Professor of Cello at the Royal Academy of Music and Stony Brook University. \nMira Kardan\, cello\nCellist Mira Kardan is an emerging artist recognized for her expressive musicianship as a soloist and chamber musician. She attends the Glenn Gould School as a recipient of the Renette and David Berman Scholarships\, studying with Hans Jørgen Jensen and Andrés Díaz\, and is a former member of the Colburn Music Academy\, where she served as principal cellist of the Colburn Academy Virtuosi. \nAn avid chamber musician\, Kardan performed with the Olive Piano Trio\, winner of the 2022 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition Gold Medal\, and her current string trio won first prize in the 2025 Glenn Gould School Chamber Competition. As a soloist\, she won first prize in the 2025 Shean Strings Competition and will appear with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. She has been featured twice on NPR’s From the Top.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/a-brahms-celebration/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T220000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173119Z
CREATED:20260526T173119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T173119Z
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SUMMARY:The Midtown Horns at The Cut
DESCRIPTION:The Midtown Horns are a unique\, entertaining\, high energy show band with a big sound that has performed in all the New England States. Featuring four lead vocalists and a dynamic horn and rhythm section\, The Midtown Horns cover multiple genres of music including: Contemporary to 60s\, 70s\, 80\, 90s\, Motown to Classic Rock\, Disco\, Swing\, Funk and Soul. Simply put\, The Midtown Horns band do it all.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/the-midtown-horns-at-the-cut/
LOCATION:The Cut\, 177 Main Street
\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Cut":MAILTO:info@thecutlive.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173023Z
CREATED:20260403T173023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T173023Z
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SUMMARY:Strawberry Festival at Cider Hill Farm (June 13-14 & 20-21)
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for all things strawberries! The multi-weekend event features free live music\, outdoor hard cider bar\, family-friendly activities\, hayrides\, food trucks\, treats and PYO strawberries. Dates may be shift per weather & fruit readiness. For schedule\, pricing\, happenings and menus\, visit: https://www.ciderhill.com/strawberry-festival-2026
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/strawberry-festival-at-cider-hill-farm-june-13-14-20-21/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Cider Hill Farm\, 45 Fern Avenue\, Amesbury\, M\, 01913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Culinary/Tastings,Fair/Festival,Family,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cider Hill Farm":MAILTO:events@ciderhill.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260518T172143Z
CREATED:20260518T172143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T172143Z
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SUMMARY:Hamilton-Wenham Free Days at the North Shore Children's Museum!
DESCRIPTION:Hamilton-Wenham residents can enjoy free admission to the North Shore Children’s Museum on Saturday\, June 13 and Sunday\, June 14! \nWith the generous support of Hamilton-Wenham Cultural Council\, we are excited to offer free admission days for Hamilton-Wenham Residents. Tickets may be reserved online in advance or in person. Get your tickets now at nschildrensmuseum.org/visit/buy-tickets/ \nGuests must be prepared to show proof of Hamilton-Wenham residency at the door. \n**Tickets are available on a first-come\, first-serve basis while supplies last \nSessions Available:\nSaturday\, June 13: 9am-12pm\, 12pm-2pm\, & 2pm-4pm\nSunday\, June 14: 12pm-2pm & 2pm-4pm
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/hamilton-wenham-free-days-at-the-north-shore-childrens-museum/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:North Shore Children’s Museum\, 10 Main Street\, Peabody\, M\, 01960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Shore Children's Museum":MAILTO:nscminfo@peabody-ma.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173642Z
CREATED:20260403T173642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T173642Z
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SUMMARY:47th Annual Old Newbury Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy two days of exclusive access to stunning gardens in greater Newburyport and Amesbury. \nThe Museum of Old Newbury invites you to enjoy this year’s Garden Tour on Saturday and Sunday\, June 13 & 14\, 2026. This year’s theme is 250 Years of Growth\, an homage to the originality and innovation of American gardens\, and our featured gardens in particular. You’ll enjoy access to the best we have to offer\, from urban pocket gardens to larger\, more formal landscapes. \nThe 47th Old Newbury Garden Tour occurs rain or shine. It is an inspiration for those ranging from professionals seriously interested in garden design and horticulture to enthusiasts who simply love beautiful gardens. \nTickets are $25 members\, $40 non-members; your ticket is good for one or both days.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/47th-annual-old-newbury-garden-tour/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Annual Event,Outdoor Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173725Z
CREATED:20260403T173725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T173725Z
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SUMMARY:Newburyport Art offers Plein Air Painting (Oils or Acrylic) with Todd Bonita
DESCRIPTION:Plein air painting is the practice of painting outside\, or as the French term\, “en plein air”\, literally translates to\, “in the open air”. \nJoin us with your paint box for a full day of outdoor painting\, convening with nature and learning to see like an artist. I will begin with a lecture and demonstration on capturing light\, color and atmosphere on canvas using a simple Impressionistic approach. We will discuss choosing a motif\, composing a harmonized design\, seeing value shapes\, accurate drawing\, and infusing visual poetry into your motif. Students will spend the rest of the day painting while I provide artistic guidance with side-by-side easel assistance. This one day workshop is packed with valuable information that has been passed down from the masters on how to simplify the outdoor painting process.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/newburyport-art-offers-plein-air-painting-oils-or-acrylic-with-todd-bonita/
LOCATION:Newburyport Art Association\, 65 Water St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T130000
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SUMMARY:Mira Kardan\, cello
DESCRIPTION:This concert showcases cellist Mira Kardan in a one-hour program featuring works by Beethoven\, Schumann\, Dvořák\, and Rossini\, highlighting the cello’s lyrical voice across four distinctive musical worlds. \nPROGRAM\nBEETHOVEN: Cello Sonata No. 3\nSCHUMANN: Adagio & Allegro\, Op. 70\nDVORAK: Silent Woods\nROSSINI: Barber of Seville (arr. by Tedesco) \nMira Kardan\, cello\nCellist Mira Kardan is an emerging artist recognized for her expressive musicianship and accomplishments as a soloist and chamber musician. She attends the Glenn Gould School as a recipient of the Renette and David Berman Scholarships\, studying with Hans Jørgen Jensen and Andrés Díaz. Previously\, she was a member of the Colburn Music Academy\, where she studied with Clive Greensmith and served as principal cellist of the Colburn Academy Virtuosi chamber orchestra. \nAn avid chamber musician\, Mira performed as a member of the Olive Piano Trio\, which won the Gold Medal at the 2022 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition and First Grand Prize at the 2022 Chicago International Music Competition. In 2023\, the trio participated in an international exchange with the Sibelius Academy in Finland. Her current string trio won first prize in the 2025 Glenn Gould School Chamber Competition\, and she is an Artist-in-Residence at Off Centre Music Salon in Toronto. \nAs a soloist\, Mira won first prize in the 2025 Shean Strings Competition and will appear with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. Additional honors include prizes at the International Young Artist Concerto Competition\, Bellflower Symphony Competition\, and Sound Espressivo Competition. She has been featured twice on NPR’s From the Top. \nMira has participated in master classes with Gautier Capuçon\, Steven Isserlis\, the Calidore Quartet\, and the Takács Quartet\, and has attended the Heifetz Institute\, Meadowmount\, and Yellowbarn. She performs on a Grubaugh & Seifert Montagnana-model cello (2019). \nMicah Yui\, piano\nCanadian pianist Micah Yui enjoys an international career as a soloist\, chamber musician\, and recitalist\, with appearances on three continents. She has performed for dignitaries of Japan and Canada and is the recipient of three Canada Council Grants\, the Edmonton Civic Award\, and the Alberta Achievement Award. A prizewinner in numerous competitions\, her acclaimed recording of Bloch’s Concerto Symphonique with the London Symphony Orchestra was named Record of the Year by Stereophile magazine. \nMs. Yui has presented recitals in major cities including Zurich\, Tokyo\, New York\, and Copenhagen\, and has collaborated with distinguished artists such as Matt Haimovitz\, Daniel Heifetz\, James Buswell\, Paul Coletti\, and the St. Lawrence String Quartet. She has also appeared frequently in piano trio performances with Haimovitz and violinist Andy Simionescu\, including presentations of Beethoven’s Triple Concerto. \nMs. Yui earned her Bachelor of Music degree at The Juilliard School\, studying with Bella Davidovich\, and completed advanced studies at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto\, the University of Toronto\, and the Peabody Conservatory\, where she studied with Leon Fleisher. Her early training included work with Boris and Inna Zarankin\, Marietta Orlov\, Giovanni Valentini\, and Menahem Pressler. \nA dedicated educator\, Ms. Yui has served on the faculties of the Royal Conservatory of Music\, Peabody Preparatory\, the Heifetz Institute\, and the Music Institute of Chicago. She currently teaches at the Colburn School’s Community School of Performing Arts and Music Academy.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/mira-kardan-cello/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173301Z
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SUMMARY:Salem as Muse: Harriet Low with Karina Corrigan at Peabody Essex Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join Karina Corrigan\, Deputy Chief Curator\, The H.A. Crosby Forbes Curator of Asian Export Art\, for the next installment in our Salem as Muse curator talk series. Hear the fascinating story of Harriet Low\, an adventurous Salem woman who lived in China from 1828 to 1833. Her vivacious portrait is on display in PEM’s Asian Export Art gallery. \nSalem as Muse programs explore a diverse range of subjects that connect to the unique history and character of Salem through the PEM collection. This program is part of Salem 400+ celebrations. Explore all of PEM’s Salem 400+ activities at pem.org/salem400. \nAbout the presenter \nKarina Corrigan\, Deputy Chief Curator\, The H.A. Crosby Forbes Curator of Asian Export Art\nKarina Corrigan’s interests center on the material culture of global connections. She supports PEM’s Chief Curator in leading the curatorial program and supervises a cohort of curators to advance PEM’s exhibitions and collection initiatives. In her curatorial practice she oversees the largest\, most comprehensive public collection of art made in China\, Japan and South Asia for export to other cultures. Corrigan lectures and publishes on many aspects of Asian Export art and has organized numerous exhibitions at PEM\, including Power and Perspective: Early Photography in China and Japanomania! Japanese Art Goes Global. She served as the coordinating curator at PEM for Saints\, Sinners\, Lovers and Fools: 300 Years of Flemish Masterworks. Corrigan received a BA in Art History and Medieval Renaissance Studies from Wellesley College\, an MS in Historic Preservation from the University of Pennsylvania and an MA from the Winterthur Program in American Material Culture. Corrigan received a 2019 Award of Excellence from the Association of Art Museum Curators for her work on PEM’s Asian Export Art gallery. Follow @asianexportart on Instagram.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/salem-as-muse-harriet-low-with-karina-corrigan-at-peabody-essex-museum/
LOCATION:Peabody Essex Museum\, East India Square\, 161 Essex Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T190000
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SUMMARY:Simone Dinnerstein\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Simone Dinnerstein\, renowned for her distinctive musical voice and celebrated Bach interpretations\, performs works by Bach\, Rameau\, and others in a program combining clarity\, imagination\, and expressive depth. \nPROGRAM : REFLECTIONS\nRAMEAU : Gavotte et six doubles\nPHILIP LASSER: Twelve Variations on Chorale by J.S. Bach\nIntermission\nJ.S. BACH: 15 Sinfonias\, BWV 787-801\nKEITH JARRET: Encore from “Tokyo” \n“lean\, knowing\, and unpretentious elegance” — The New Yorker \nABOUT THE ARTIST\nSimone Dinnerstein is an American pianist celebrated for her distinctive musical voice and deeply personal artistry. The Washington Post has called her “an artist of strikingly original ideas and irrefutable integrity\,” while The New York Times has described her as “a unique voice in the forest of Bach interpretation.” She first came to wide public attention in 2007 with her recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations\, an interpretation praised for being both rigorously faithful to the score and profoundly individual. \nSince then\, Dinnerstein has enjoyed an international performing career\, appearing with orchestras including the New York Philharmonic\, Montreal Symphony Orchestra\, London Symphony Orchestra\, and Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale Rai. She has performed in major venues worldwide\, among them Carnegie Hall\, the Kennedy Center\, the Berlin Philharmonie\, the Vienna Konzerthaus\, the Seoul Arts Center\, and the Sydney Opera House. \nDinnerstein has released fifteen albums\, all of which have topped the Billboard classical charts. Her recordings span a wide range of repertoire\, from Couperin to Philip Glass. Notable recent projects include a trilogy of pandemic-era recordings made in her Brooklyn home\, and Complicité (2025)\, her first all-Bach album in over a decade\, featuring mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano\, oboist Peggy Pearson\, and Baroklyn\, the string ensemble she founded and directs. \nEqually known for her creative projects and collaborations\, Dinnerstein has premiered works by Philip Glass\, Richard Danielpour\, André Previn\, Philip Lasser\, and others\, and has conceived and directed multimedia productions combining music and visual art. She is deeply committed to bringing classical music to nontraditional venues and underserved audiences\, working for decades with the Piatigorsky Foundation and founding the Neighborhood Classics concert series in New York City. \nA dedicated educator and mentor\, Dinnerstein serves on the piano faculty of the Mannes School of Music and is a frequent competition juror. She studied with Solomon Mikowsky\, Maria Curcio\, and Peter Serkin\, and believes passionately in music’s power to transform listeners and communities alike.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/simone-dinnerstein-piano/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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