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. New works by gallery artists and artist of the month, Kathleen Hooks; landscapes by John Neubauer. Hours: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. 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, through April 1; First NAA Faculty Art Show '07 through Wednesday, 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. 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.
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. New works by gallery artists and artist of the month, Kathleen Hooks; landscapes by John Neubauer. Hours: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. 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, through April 1; First NAA Faculty Art Show '07 through Wednesday, 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. 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
HISTORY PROGRAM. The Buttonwoods Museum hosts "Painting like Picasso," a history program for ages 2 to 5 with an adult, Thursday, March 15, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Cost $5. 240 Water St., Haverhill. 978-374-4626.
NATURE PROGRAM. Parker River Wildlife Refuge presents "Nature Tots: Busy Bees" Tuesday, March 20 and Wednesday, March 21, 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. Ages 3 to 5. Free, space limited. Meet at Visitors Center, 5 Ocean Ave., Newburyport. 978-465-5753.
STORY TIME. The Book Rack hosts a story time every Wednesday and Saturday, 11 a.m. Free. 52 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-8615.
DANCE
IRISH DANCE. The Duffin-Murphy School of Irish Dance in Salisbury presents a performance Saturday, March 17, 7 to 11 p.m., Elks Club in Newburyport. Includes dinner of traditional Irish food and music with the Richey Travers Band and Ryan Thomson. Tickets $25. 978-465-6863.
FILM
SCREENING ROOM. "Puccini for Beginners" Friday, March 16, 6:45 and 8:45 p.m.; Saturday, March 17, 4:45, 6:45, and 8:45 p.m.; Sunday, March 18, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Monday, March 19 through Thursday, March 22, 7:30 p.m. 82 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-3456.
FOOD
IRISH DINNER. First Parish Church of Newbury holds its annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Supper Saturday, March 17. Cost $10, children $5. 20 High Road, Newbury. 978-465-5597.
LECTURE
BIRD LECTURE. Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center presents "Birds and Wind Turbines in Nantucket Sound - Can They Coexist?" with field ornithologist Simon Perkins Wednesday, March 21, 7:30 p.m. Cost $3. 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport.
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.
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. Parker Wheeler's Blues Party with Racky Thomas, Matt Stubbs, Joe Bargar, Mark Poiniatowski, Chris Rivelli, and Amadee Castenell Sunday, March 18; 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.
IRISH BAND. The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents a St. Patrick's Day concert with The Hit the Bottle Boys Irish Band Thursday, March 15, 7 and 9 p.m. Tickets $16. 1 Market Square, Newburyport. 978-462-7336 or www.firehouse.org.
THE SANDS. Karaoke with Bobby V. and Friends every Friday, 9 p.m. Salisbury Beach, Salisbury.
UPSTAIRS AT MICHAEL'S HARBORSIDE. St. Patrick's Day celebration Saturday, March 17. Duffin-Murphy Irish Step Dancers, 2 to 3 p.m.; Irish sing-long with DJ McKenna, 3 to 4 p.m.; Dueling Pianos from Jake Ivory's in Boston, 4 to 7 p.m.; DJ Glenn and the Lord of the Dance contest, 8 p.m. 1 Tournament Wharf, Newburyport. 978-462-7795.
READINGS/SIGNINGS
AUTHOR SERIES. Jabberwocky Bookshop presents a reading and signing with Kurt Andersen, author of "Heyday!" Friday, March 16, 7 p.m. Free. 50 Water St., Newburyport. 978-465-9359.
IRISH AUTHORS. The Book Rack hosts a reading with Irish authors Cynthia Neale ("The Irish Dresser") and Aine Greaney ("The Sheep Breeders Dance") and musicians Saturday, March 17, 2 p.m. Free. 52 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-8615.
POETRY READING. The Powow River Poets Monthly presents a reading with Joshua Mehigan and Mildred Nash Wednesday, March 21, 7:30 p.m., Newburyport Art Association. Open mike will follow. Free. 65 Water St., Newburyport. Visit www.newburyportart.org.
RECREATION
EVENING BIRDING. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge presents "Ides of March - Evening Birding" Thursday, March 15, 5 p.m. to sunset. Learn about bird habits with refuge volunteer Sue McGrath. Free, space limited. Meet at observation deck across from Visitors Center, Plum Island. 978-465-5753.
MORNING BIRDING. Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center presents "Wednesday Morning Birding on Cape Ann" Wednesday, March 21, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost $15, advance registration required. Meet at Friendly's at the Route 128 traffic circle in Gloucester. 978-462-9998.
ETC.
EARLY TELEVISION. The Newburyport Public Library presents "The Golden Days of Television" Sunday, March 18, 2 p.m. Clips and anecdotes of early shows with Mel Simons. Free. 94 State St., Newburyport. 978-465-4428, ext. 226.
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