ART

ANNA JAQUES HOSPITAL. Paintings by Eileen Dougherty, Bay Baker, Sandy Jenkins, Janice Kijek, Susan Luca, Patricia Owen, Laura Roberts and Ann White through March 24 in the main lobby. Highland Avenue, Newburyport.

BRIDGE GALLERY. Oils, pastels and watercolors by 15 local artists through March. Hours: Thursday and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. 113 Merrimac St., Newburyport.

CHILD AT HEART. Pen and ink watercolor paintings from the children's book "Big Brown Bear's Birthday Surprise" through March. Hours: Monday through Wednesday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 48 Inn St., Newburyport. 978-462-5554 or www.childatheartgallery.com.

CHURCHILL GALLERY. Watercolor bird etchings by Melanie Fain. Hours: Monday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 12:30 to 5 p.m., or by appointment. 6 Inn St., Newburyport. 978-462-9891 or www.thechurchillgallery.com.

FIREHOUSE CENTER FOR THE ARTS. "Fragile," installations by John Lawson, through April 9. Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Market Square, Newburyport. 978-462-7336.

INDIGO FINE ARTS STUDIO. Fiber arts, prints, and watercolors by Newburyport artist Choo Whyte and monotypes and mixed media by Ipswich artist Mary Pollack. 53 Middle St., Newburyport. 978-356-7533.

JOPPA FLATS EDUCATION CENTER. "Capturing Nature," a collection of photographs of birds and landscapes by Jim Fenton of Haverhill, through April 8. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. 978-462-9998.

LESLANE GALLERY AND DESIGN. Work by Michael Palmer, Robert E. Price, Jeannette Steele Esposito and Susan Zampell. Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 144 Newburyport Tpke., Rowley. 978-948-2105 or www.leslanegallery.com.

NEWBURYPORT ART ASSOCIATION. "A Blizzard of Art - Sleet," the final installation of a members' juried show, Friday, March 9 through April 1. Opening reception Sunday, March 11, 3 to 5 p.m.; First NAA Faculty Art Show '07 through March 21 in the Laura Coombs Hills Gallery. Features work by NAA instructors J. C. Airoldi, Alan Bull, Andrew Anderson Bell, Sharon Price, Bill Duke, Susan Spellman, Gail Boucher, Gordon Przbyla, Sharon Morley and Beverly Mitchell, Lisa Reinke, Pearl Racette, Kevin Shea and Marilyn Coon. Artists' reception Sunday, March 11, 3 to 5 p.m. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. 65 Water St., Newburyport. 978-465-8769 or www.newburyportart.org.

RIVERWALK BEAD SHOP. Work by 36 local artists including jewelry, beads, paintings, pottery, weaving, carved gourds, and more. 32 Elm St., Amesbury. 978-388-3499.

CHILDREN/FAMILIES

MAPPING SKILLS. Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center hosts a family program on reading maps Saturday, March 10, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Ages 8 and up. Cost $12, $7 children. Advance registration required. 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. 978-462-9998.

NATURE WORKSHOP. The Joppa Flats Education Center hosts "Family Fly-By Sunday: Make it and Take it," a workshop on making birdfeeders and more for families with children of all ages, Sunday, March 11, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost $3 per child. Advance registration required. 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. 978-462-9998.

STORY TIME. The Book Rack hosts a story time every Wednesday and Saturday, 11 a.m. Free. 52 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-8615.

COMEDY

COMEDY NIGHT. Stage Two Cinema Pub hosts a comedy night Saturday, March 10, 9:30 p.m. Features Amy Tee, Joe Espinola, Kyle Crawford, and Jim Zingarelli. Tickets $15. 109R Main St., Amesbury. 978-388-3676 or www.cinemapub.com.

DANCE

STEP DANCE. The Duffin-Murphy School of Irish Dance in Salisbury presents an Irish step dance recital Saturday, March 10, 7 p.m., Ipswich Performing Arts Center. Tickets $15. 136 High St., Ipswich. 978-465-6863.

FILM

SCREENING ROOM. "Pan's Labyrinth" Saturday, March 10, 3:45, 6:15, and 8:45 p.m.; Sunday, March 11, 5 and 7:30 p.m.; Monday, March 12 through Thursday, March 15, 7:30 p.m. 82 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-3456.

LECTURES

CIVIL WAR. The Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack presents "3 Vignettes" Wednesday, March 14, 7:30 p.m., Hilton Senior Center. Free. Rescheduled from Feb. 14. 61 Lafayette Road, Salisbury. 978-462-8518.

MARSH PRESENTATION. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge hosts "The Great Marsh Symposium," a presentation on local marshes, Saturday, March 10, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost $12. Advance registration required. Plum Island, Newburyport. 978-462-9998.

MUSEUMS

CUSHING HOUSE MUSEUM. Federalist mansion features a collection of Newburyport artifacts and period furnishings, including needlework, portraits, military objects, silver, china and 19th century toys. Also features restored carriage house and French-influenced gardens. Guided tours through October. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. 98 High St., Newburyport. 978-462-2681.

CUSTOM HOUSE. Custom House Maritime Society was built in 1883 by Robert Mills, who designed the Washington Monument, and was the center of an international port. Features shipbuilding, trade, Coast Guard, and other maritime exhibits. Open by appointment. 25 Water St., Newburyport. 978-462-8681 or www.themaritimesociety.org.

DOLE-LITTLE HOUSE. Circa-1700 timber-frame construction home restored in 1955. Open year-round by appointment only. Admission $4 adults, $3 seniors, $2 students/children. 289 High Road, Newbury. 978-462-2634 or www.historicnewengland.org.

LOWELL'S BOAT SHOP. Established in 1793, oldest continuously operating boat shop in the country. Guests can view boat builders at work, take a tour and view exhibits. By appointment only. 459 Main St., Amesbury. 978-834-0050 or www.lowellsboatshop.com.

MEETINGHOUSE. Rocky Hill Meeting House, circa-1785 rural New England meetinghouse with limited ornamental detail offering example of vernacular architecture. 4 Portsmouth Road, Amesbury. 978-462-2634 or www.spnea.org.

SWETT-ILSLEY HOUSE. Circa-1670 saltbox dwelling illustrating development of New England's timber-frame architecture and building practices over two centuries, including one of the largest kitchen hearths in New England. 4 High Road, Newbury. 978-462-2634 or www.spnea.org.

MUSIC

CARRIAGE WHEEL PUB. Open mike with Rockin' Randy Thursdays, 8 to 11 p.m.,10 Friend St., Amesbury. 978-388-0291.

CELTIC MUSIC. The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents Uncle Earl in concert Sunday, March 11, 7:30 p.m. Features Celtic, bluegrass, folk and country music. Tickets $16, $18, and $20. 1 Market Square, Newburyport. 978-462-7336 or www.firehouse.org.

DOWNSTAIRS AT DAVID'S. John Tavano, Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and Sundays, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Live music Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. 11 Brown Square, Newburyport. 978-462-8077.

THE GROG. Professor Harp Saturday, March 10; vocalist Madeleine Hall and guitarist Chris Stovall Brown with Parker Wheeler's Blues Party Sunday, March 11; flamenco guitarist Steven Spungin on Tuesdays; open mike Wednesdays. Music 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 7 to 11 p.m. Sundays. 13 Middle St., Newburyport. 978-465-8008.

THE SANDS. Karaoke with Bobby V. and Friends every Friday, 9 p.m. Salisbury Beach, Salisbury.

UPSTAIRS AT MICHAEL'S HARBORSIDE. DJ Koko P with DJ Pez Saturday, March 10. 1 Tournament Wharf, Newburyport. 978-462-7795.

RECREATION

BIRDING TRIP. Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center presents "Birding the New Hampshire Coast," a field trip with author Steve Mirick, Sunday, March 11, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost $38. Advance registration required. Meet at 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. 978-462-9998.

BIRDING WORKSHOP. The Joppa Flats Education Center presents "The Big Twelve," a workshop with a lecture and field trip on the 12 most sought-after species in the area, Saturday, March 10, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost $44, $36 members. Advance registration required. 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. 978-462-9998.

THEATER

ACTOR PERFORMANCE. The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents "An Evening with Groucho," a performance by actor Frank Ferrante, Saturday, March 10, 7:30 p.m. One-person show imitating Groucho Marx. Tickets $32. 1 Market Square, Newburyport. 978-462-7336 or www.firehouse.org.

ACTORS STUDIO. The Actors Studio at the Tannery presents "Match," a new play about the impact one's choices have on others by Stephen Belber, through Saturday, March 10. Shows are Friday, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, 3 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets $12, $10 students/seniors. Located at the Tannery, Newburyport. 603-926-0700.

AMESBURY PLAYHOUSE. The Valley Players presents "Oklahoma!" through Sunday, March 11, Amesbury Playhouse. Shows Friday and Saturday, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. 194 Main St., Amesbury, Reservations required; 978-388-9444, www.amesburyplayhouse.com.

GEORGETOWN THEATRE. The Georgetown Theatre Workshop presents Neil Simon's "Rumors" Saturday, March 10, at 8 p.m. Tickets $10, half-price for students and seniors March 8. 22 Pleasant St., Georgetown. 978-352-6367.

ETC.

BENEFIT EVENT. The Newburyport Elks hosts a benefit for the Dobson family who lost their home in a recent fire on Plum Island Saturday, March 10, 7 p.m. Features DJ, raffle, food, and more. Tickets $10. Low Street, Newburyport.

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