CALENDAR

ART AND GALLERIES

AMESBURY LOBBY FOR THE ARTS. "Watercolors" by Ann Jones through December. Lobbies of The Provident Bank's Amesbury branches, 5 Market St. and the corner of Route 110 and Main Street. 978-834-8540.

ANNA JAQUES HOSPITAL. Oil and watercolor paintings by Amesbury artist Joan Gessner, through Monday, Jan. 5. Anna Jaques Hospital lobby, 25 Highland Ave., Newburyport. 978-463-1000, www.ajh.org.

BEAD-MAKING DEMO. Bead-making demonstrations Saturdays, Dec. 12 and 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Charlotte Sorsen's Glass Bead Studio. 14 Cedar St., Suite 318, Amesbury. 978-697-5619.

BRIDGE GALLERY. "Small Works," holiday exhibition featuring works by the collaborative's 15 member artists sized and priced for gifts, through December. Extended hours for Newburyport Invitation Night Friday, Dec. 11, until 9 p.m. Hours: Noon to 6 p.m. daily (closed Tuesdays). 1R Water St., Newburyport. 978-462-2740, www.bridgegallerynewburyport.com.

CEDAR STREET STUDIOS. Holiday Open House featuring 30-plus artists and crafters crafting demonstrations and holiday cheer Saturdays, Dec. 12, and 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food donations will be collected for Our Neighbors' Table in Amesbury. 14 Cedar St., Amesbury.

CHASE AND LUNT INSURANCE. "A Whimsical Journey" featuring the watercolors, abstract acrylics and collages of Joyce Wetherbee, part of the Newburyport Art Association's Wings Exhibit program, through Jan. 29. Hours: Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chase & Lunt Insurance, 47 State St., Newburyport.

CHURCHILL GALLERY. "Holiday Show" featuring new works gallery-wide and introducing artists Steven Lee Adams, Robin Braun, Scott E. Hill and Kent Lovelace through Thursday, Dec. 31. Hours: Monday and Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday, 12:30 to 5 p.m.; Sundays by appointment. 6 Inn St., Newburyport. 978-462-9891, www.thechurchillgallery.com.

CLARKE GALLERY. Relocated from Boston's Newbury Street, features the work of traditional artists from the mid-19th to the mid-20th centuries, including the Hudson River and Cape Ann schools, as well as Newburyport artists Laura Coombs Hills and John Appleton Brown. Clarke Gallery, 941âÑ2 Lime St., Newburyport. 978-465-0494.

FIREHOUSE CENTER FOR THE ARTS. "Flower Mandalas" by photographer David Bookbinder of Beverly through Jan. 2; reception Saturday, Dec. 12, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Hours: Wednesdays through Sundays, noon to 5 p.m.; extended hours evenings of performances. Market Square, Newburyport. 978-462-7336, www.firehouse.org.

INDIGO ARTIST STUDIO. Holiday Saturdays with artists Mary Arthur Pollak and Lillian M. Coolidge, featuring monotypes, mixed-media works and oils, Saturdays, Dec. 12 and 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 53 Middle St., Newburyport. 978-500-0564.

JOPPA FLATS. "The Colors of Sanctuary — Changing Seasons at Mass Audubon," oil paintings by Janis Sanders, through Sunday, Jan. 3. Juliet Kellogg French Room, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Hours: Tuesday through Sunday and Monday holidays, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 978-462-9998, www.massaudubon.org.

KAYA. Paintings by Mary Baker, through Dec. 31. 41 State St., Newburyport. www.marybakerart.com.

LEPORE FINE ARTS. Newburyport's oldest gallery dealing in antique paintings and leading expert in the work of Laura Hills and J. Appleton Brown. Also showing works by William Bradford, Emile Gruppe, George L. Noyes, Jane Peterson, Paul Strisik and Harry Vincent. Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 58 Merrimac St., Newburyport. 978-462-1663, www.leporefinearts.com.

NEWBURYPORT ART ASSOCIATION. "Gifts Galore," annual holiday show and sale featuring two-dimensional framed artwork and fine crafts, through Wednesday, Dec. 23. Hours: Weekdays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m. 65 Water St., Newburyport. 978-465-8769, www.newburyportart.org.

OAKLAND STREET STUDIOS. Holiday Art Sale and Open House, featuring works by Scott Patt, Lisa DeJohn, Edith Heyck, Leslie Aisner Novak and more, Saturday, Dec. 12, 7 to 10 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 13, noon to 4 p.m. 7 Oakland St., Amesbury.

OMEGA POINT ARTISTS COOPERATIVE. Gallery display features works by mixed-media artists Kevin Hudson and Trinidad Martinez, and paintings by Matt Shoaff, Gina McCraine and Rick McDermott. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 244 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1), second floor, Rowley. www.omegapointgallery.com.

PARKER RIVER WILDLIFE REFUGE. Exhibits of snowy owls, seashells and hand-carved birds by artist Bob Durgin. Hours: Sunday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport.

PROVIDENT BANK, NEWBURYPORT: Holiday Showcase featuring works by Newburyport artists Stephen Bentley, Alan Bull, Linda Dahlberg, P.J. Goddard and Peg McIntosh through Sunday, Jan. 10. Lobbies of The Provident Bank's Newburyport branches at 66 Storey Ave. and downtown at One Merrimac Landing. 978-225-1401.

PROVIDENT BANK, SEABROOK. "Natural Nature," photographs by Neil and Elana Santerre of Fremont, N.H., through January. Provident Bank's Seabrook office, 1 Provident Way. 603-760-1501.

SOLO SHOW. "Come Home for the Holidays" featuring the paintings of Christine Molitor Johnson of Amesbury, formerly of Newburyport, through December. Carry Out CafÃ©, 155 State St., Newburyport.

SOMERBY'S LANDING SCULPTURE PARK. "Energy and Form," featuring contemporary sculptures by New England artists, including Gilbert Boro, James Burnes and Lisa Victoria. Newburyport waterfront. www.artfluence.com/somerby.html.

VALERIE'S GALLERY. Matt Brown's layered color woodblock prints, Dorothy Kerper Monnelly's serene black-and-white photography, Paul Beauregard's folk art carved wood birds and Stacey Durand's mixed-media collage. 26 State St., Newburyport. 978-499-8444, www.valeriesgalleries.com.

THE WALSINGHAM GALLERY. "The Florals of FitzSimonds and Ockenga," pieces by award-winning artists inspired by the vibrant flowers they grow in their gardens, through Thursday, Dec. 31. Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesdays by appointment, Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 47 Merrimac St., Newburyport. 978-499-4411, www.TheWalsinghamGallery.com.

CHILDREN/FAMILIES

THE MUSICAL SUITE. Harps and songs with harpist Moira Kelly, part of The Tannery's "Kid's Give Back" series, Saturday, Dec. 12, 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. Free with a donation of a canned good. The Tannery, 50 Water St., Newburyport. 978-462-8225.

STORIES AND CRAFTS. Story reading and crafts for ages 1 through 4 Thursdays through Dec. 17, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free. Maggie Sundae, 60 Friend St., Amesbury. 978-388-0100.

STORY TIME. Story hour featuring the Story Weaver Nicolette Heavey Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Free. The Book Rack, 52 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-8615, www.bookrackbookstore.com.

CLUBS

AMESBURY PLAYHOUSE. Rhythm and blues nights with Motown Dave and Friends Thursdays, 7 to 11 p.m. Admission $5; cash bar and appetizer/dessert menu available. 194 Main St., Amesbury. 978-388-9444. www.amesburyplayhouse.com.

BARN PUB & GRILL. Team Pub Trivia Night every Thursday, 8 to 10 p.m. The Barn Pub & Grill, 5 Ring St., Amesbury. 978-388-8700, www.thebarnpub.com or www.gametimetrivia.net.

DAVID'S TAVERN. Curt Bessette and Neil Zweig, Saturday, Dec. 12, 8:30 p.m.; Guitarist John Tavano every Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Brown Square, Newburyport. 978-462-8077, www.davidstavern.com.

GLENN'S RESTAURANT AND COOL BAR. "Sunday Soul" hosted by Curtis Jerome Haynes featuring Justin Quinn and friends Sunday, Dec. 13, 6 to 9 p.m. No cover. 44 Merrimac St., Newburyport. 978-465-3811, www.glennsrestaurant.com.

THE GROG. Herland Brothers, Friday, Dec. 11, 9 p.m., $10 cover; Don't Call Me Shirley Saturday, Dec. 12, 9 p.m., $5 cover; guitarist Chris "Stovall" Brown and saxophonists Amadee Castenell and Henley Douglas Jr. join Parker Wheeler' Blues Party Sunday, Dec. 13, 6 to 10 p.m., $5; flamenco guitarist Steven Spungin every Tuesday; Hoot Night with host Paul Prue Wednesdays, 8 p.m., no cover. 13 Middle St., Newburyport. 978-465-8008, www.thegrog.com.

HOBO'S CAFE. Reggae Party with Khandie Sundays, 4 to 8 p.m.; open mike Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.; piano bar and sing-along with Bob Allison at the baby grand Wednesdays, 7 to 9 p.m.; Lighthouse Trio first Wednesday of the month. 5 Broadway, Salisbury Beach. 978-465-4626, www.chefhowieshobocafe.com.

JOSEPH'S CAFE AND PIANO BAR. Tim Grant on piano, Mondays and Tuesdays, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Wednesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 9:30 p.m.; Mike O'Brien on piano, Fridays, noon to 2:30 p.m., and Saturdays, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.; "Style is Back in Style" with Lou Silvestri on piano, Piotreck on bass and vocals and Jim Karolides on vocals, Fridays, 6 to 10:30 p.m. 24 Winter St., Newburyport. 978-462-1188, www.josephswinterstcafe.com.

PLUM ISLAND COFFEE ROASTERS. Open mike with host singer/songwriter Carl Cacho Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m. Features informal song circle starting at 6 p.m., followed by open mike and featured performer. Free. 32 Elm St., Amesbury. 978-378-3880, www.carlcacho.com.

PORT TAVERN. Celtic music session, an evening of Irish, Scottish and Cape Breton music with Emerald Rae and Flynn Cohen, Wednesdays, 7 to 10 p.m. No cover. 84 State St., Newburyport. 508-574-5035, emerald@emeraldrae.com, www.theporttavern.com.

RIVER MERRIMAC BAR AND GRILLE. Live jazz Wednesdays, 7 to 10 p.m. No cover. 50 Water St., Newburyport. 978-463-4040, www.rivermerrimacbarandgrille.com.

THE BARKING DOG. Singer/acoustic guitarist Dan Kirouac performs classic rock and adult power pop covers, Tuesday, Dec. 15, 8 p.m.; free. 21 Friend St., Amesbury. 978-388-9537.

THE ROCKFISH. Dave Hill, Friday, Dec. 11, 8 to 11 p.m.; Mike Tinkham, Saturday, Dec. 12, 8 to 11 p.m. 38 State St., Newburyport. 978-465-6601, www.newburyportrockfish.com.

TEN CENTER. "Acoustic Fridays" Fridays, 5 to 8 p.m. 10 Center St., Newburyport. 978-462-6652, www.tencenterstreet.com.

TUPELO MUSIC HALL. De Sol, rock, pop and Latin-influenced Jersey rockers, Saturday, Dec. 12, 8 p.m. Tickets $25; doors open 90 minutes before show time. 4 Oceanfront North, Salisbury Beach. 603-437-5100, www.tupelohallsalisbury.com.

COMEDY

HOBO'S CAFE. XXXTREEM Musical Comedy with comedian Khris Frances Thursday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m.; tickets $5. 5 Broadway, Salisbury Beach. 978-465-4626, www.chefhowieshobocafe.com.

WINNER'S CIRCLE. Comedian Joe Wrong hosts open mike night, Tuesday, Dec. 15, 8 p.m.; bring new, unwrapped toys to be donated to Pettengill House in Salisbury. 211 Elm St. (Route 110), Salisbury. 978-462-8994, www.winnerscirclema.com.

DANCE

LA CHIQUITA. Latin dance lessons and dance parties with Greg Coles Tuesdays; 7:30 p.m. beginners, 8:15 p.m., intermediate. Drop-in rate $15. La Chiquita Mexican Restaurant and Cantina, 188 Lafayette Road (Route 1), Salisbury. 978-463-HOTT, www.lachiquitas.com.

FILM

NEWBURYPORT LIBRARY. Filmmaker Dan Tremblay presents "Puritans' Arrival in New England," a holiday-style film made in Essex County, Saturday, Dec. 12, 1 p.m. Free. 94 State St., Newburyport. 978-465-4428.

SCREENING ROOM. "Capitalism: A Love Story" though Thursday, Dec. 10. "Bright Star" starting Friday, Dec. 11, through Thursday, Dec. 17. Show times Friday, 6 and 8:45 p.m.; Saturday, 3:15, 6 and 8:45 p.m.; Sunday, 4:45 and 7:30 p.m.; Monday through Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 82 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-3456, www.newburyportmovies.com.

STAGE TWO. "Law Abiding Citizen" through Thursday, Dec. 10. "Couples Retreat" starting Friday, Dec. 11. Show times Friday through Sunday and Tuesday through Thursday, 7 p.m. Stage Two Cinema Pub, 109 Main St., Amesbury. 978-388-3676, www.cinemapub.com.

MUSEUMS

BARTLETT MUSEUM. The 1870 Italianate schoolhouse is one of Amesbury's 15 "treasures." Features prehistoric artifacts from the Colonial, Federal and Victorian eras, a natural history room, an original school room and a carriage shed. 270 Main St., Amesbury. 978-388-4528, www.bartlettmuseum.org.

CUSHING HOUSE MUSEUM. The 22-room Federalist house is the headquarters for the Historical Society of Old Newbury. Features a collection of New England furnishings with unique pieces of silver, needlework, antique fans, 19th-century toys and numerous portraits. Guided tours May through October. Hours: Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m. Admission $5. 98 High St., Newburyport. 978-462-2681, www.newburyhist.com.

CUSTOM HOUSE MARITIME MUSEUM. An exhibit of the New England custom houses of architect Robert Mills through December. Built in 1835, the Newburyport Custom House was designed by Mills, architect of the Washington Monument and the U.S. Treasury Building. Features ship models and maritime art as well as exhibits on shipbuilding, the Coast Guard and author John Marquand. 25 Water St., Newburyport. 978-462-8681, www.thechmm.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, www.historicnewengland.org.

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

MUSIC

AMESBURY PLAYHOUSE. Acoustic rockers Liz Frame and the Kickers, Thursday, Dec. 17, 7 p.m.; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $5; bring a nonperishable food item to benefit Our Neighbors' Table in Amesbury. 194 Main St., Amesbury. 978-388-9444, www.amesburyplayhouse.com, www.reverbnation.com/lizframeandthekickers.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT AND AUCTION. "The Best of Unity on the River," includes performances by Patty Barkas, Brian Doser and Lesley Smith, plus Christmas caroling, Friday, Dec. 11, 7 p.m.; preceded by silent and live auctions at 6 p.m. Contributions accepted. Unity on the River, 58 Macy St. (Route 110), Amesbury. 978-834-7830, www.unityontheriver.org.

MERRIMAC LIBRARY. Christmas concert featuring Ron St. Jean on keyboards Saturday, Dec. 12, 2 to 4 p.m. Free; donations to support the library accepted. 86 West Main St., Merrimac. 978-346-9441.

NEWBURYPORT CHORAL SOCIETY. Gerald Weale directs the Newburyport Choral Society's Holiday Concert Series featuring Carol Orff's "Carmina Burana" and music of the season Saturday, Dec. 12, 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 13, 2:30 p.m. Tickets $20, $18 students and seniors, $15 parties of 12 or more. Belleville Congregational Church, 300 High St., Newburyport. www.newburyportchoralsociety.org.

THEATER

ACTORS STUDIO. "Ruthie," a new drama by local playwright, presented by the North Shore Readers Theatre Collaborative Sunday, Dec. 13, 5 p.m.; discussion following the show. Suggested donation $7. The Tannery, Mill 1, Suite 5, 50 Water St., Newburyport. 978-465-1229, www.newburyportacting.org.

BYFIELD COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER. TTS Players present its third annual production of "Scrooge: The Musical!" Friday, Dec. 11, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 12, 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m. 7 Central Street, Byfield. 978-463-3335, www.tts-players.com.

FIREHOUSE CENTER FOR THE ARTS. "A Very Ida Christmas," a one-woman show by Susan Poulin, Friday, Dec. 11, and Saturday, Dec. 12, 8 p.m. Tickets $18 adults, $16 students, senors and members. Market Square, Newburyport. 978-462-7336. www.firehouse.org.

NORTHERN ESSEX. Tenth annual production of "A Christmas Carol" Friday, Dec. 11, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 12, 3 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 13, 3 p.m. Tickets $10 general admission, $8 students and seniors, $6 ages 6 and under. Chester W. Hawrylciw Theater, Spurk Building, 100 Elliott St., Haverhill. 978-556-3374, www.MVarts.info.

THEATER IN THE OPEN. "A Christmas Carol," presented by Theater in the Open and directed by Stephen Haley, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 17 and 18, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 19, 3 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 20, 3 p.m. Tickets $15 adults, $13 students, seniors and members. Firehouse Center for the Arts, Market Square, Newburyport. 978-462-7336, www.firehouse.org, www.theaterintheopen.org.

THEATER WORKSHOP. Theater Workshop and Newburyport Elementary School NES present "Pastabilities," written and directed by Stacey Fix, Friday, Dec. 11, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 12, 3 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 13, 3 p.m. Tickets $7. Newbury Elementary School, 63 Hanover St., Newbury. sharonlsavage@comcast.net.

VILLAGE THEATER COMPANY. Newly formed Village Theater Group stages original adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic "A Christmas Carol" Friday, Dec. 11, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 12, 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m. Tickets $10 general admission, $8 students and seniors. Laurel Grange, 21 Garden St., West Newbury. 978-902-0466.

ETC.

COOKIE WALK. Annual fundraiser to benefit the Emma L. Andrews Branch Library in Newburyport, featuring cookies for $4 a dozen, Emma Andrews Improvement Association cookbooks for $10, T-shirts and more, Saturday, Dec. 12, 9 a.m. to noon. Proceeds support Emma L. Andrews Scholarship Fund. People's United Methodist Church, 64 Purchase St., Newburyport.

HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR. Sixteenth annual Holiday House Tour presented by the Newburyport Maritime Society, featuring 10 stops in Newburyport, Newbury, Byfield, and Amesbury, Saturday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain or shine. Tickets $23 in advance, $28 day of tour; to benefit Custom House Maritime Museum in Newburyport. 25 Water St., Newburyport. 978-462-8681, www.thechmm.org.

SALISBURY POINT RAILROAD. Railroad Express Christmas Train and Model Railroad Show, featuring more than seven operating train layouts, historic photographs, maps, books, railroad artifacts and more, plus tours of Amesbury Hat Museum, Saturday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets $4 adults, $2 kids under 13, free kids under 6. Salisbury Point Railroad Historical Society, Carriage Mills Building #2, 9 Water St., Amesbury. 978-884-1639.

WHITTIER HOME HOLIDAYS. Community open house with tours and refreshments, plus gift shop open, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2 to 4 p.m.; free. Whittier Home, 86 Friend St., Amesbury. 978-388-1337, http://whittierhome.org/wordpress.

¬¢¬¢¬¢

Submit calendar items to Sonya Vartabedian by fax at 978-465-8505, e-mail svartabedian@newburyportnews.com, or mail to The Daily News, 23 Liberty St., Newburyport, MA 01950. Calendar listings are limited primarily to arts and entertainment events. The deadline for submissions is 10 days prior to publication.

PortWatch

Search Results

Discussion

Site Map

Contact Us