ART AND GALLERIES
BENTLEY LIBRARY. "Metamorphic," abstract art by Sean Timothy Palmatier, through Sept. 22. Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Northern Essex Community College, 100 Elliott St., Haverhill. 978-556-3400, http://www.necc.mass.edu/.
BRIDGE GALLERY. "At Water's Edge," featuring prints by Susan Jaworski-Stranc, through Sept. 30. Gallery hours: Thursday through Monday, noon to 6 p.m. 113 Merrimac St., Newburyport. www.BridgeGalleryNewburyport.com.
CARRY OUT CAFE AND CATERING. Student photography show featuring Robert Chiller and students Rebecca Hallisey, Nancy Jervey, Jim Krum, Douglas Mahar, Tracey Marino, Hilary O'Connor, Larry Pearl, Sherry Pearl, Nancy Richards, Maureen Yeager and Dale Young through Nov. 1. Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 155 State St., Newburyport. 978-499-2240, www.carryoutcafe.com.
CHASE AND LUNT INSURANCE. The Newburyport Art Association Wings Exhibit featuring works by Margery Jennings through Sept. 30. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 47 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-4434, www.chaseandlunt.com.
CHURCHILL GALLERY. "Juxtapositions," abstract and mixed media by Krista Harris and Jeanie Tomanek, through Sept. 21. Hours: Monday through 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, 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, 941รขÑ2 Lime St., Newburyport. 978-465-0494.
FIREHOUSE CENTER FOR THE ARTS GALLERY. International photography by Don Gurewitz through Sept. 30. Reception Friday, Sept. 19, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 1 Market Square, Newburyport. 978-499-9931, www.firehouse.org.
FOWLE'S. Paintings and printmaking inspired by nature by Andrea Panaro through Sept. 25. Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 17 State St., Newburyport. 978-463-9824.
GALLERY 118. "Color!" featuring collage, photography and paintings by Newburyport High School students accompanied by poetry from members of the Powow River Poets through Oct. 16. Reception with a Powow River Poets reading Thursday, Sept. 18, 7 to 9 p.m. 241 High St., Newburyport. 978-465-4440, www.newburyport.k12.ma.us/high.
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.
MAUDSLAY STATE PARK. Tenth Outdoor Sculpture at Maudslay show through Oct. 5. Reception and guided tour Saturday, Sept. 20, 3 to 6 p.m. Free. 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport. 978-465-7223, www.maudslay.ning.com.
NEWBURYPORT ART ASSOCIATION. "Fall Members' Juried Show — Part II," including photography, oil, watercolor, pastel, and drawing Friday, Sept. 19, through Oct. 12, in Sargent and Hartson galleries. Reception Saturday, Sept. 20, 7 to 9 p.m. "Bits and Pieces," the landscape photography and limited-edition Essex Shipbuilding Museum shipyard prints of Dawn Norris of Newburyport, through Oct. 1. Reception Friday, Sept. 19, 6 to 8 p.m. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. 65 Water St., Newburyport. 978-465-8769, www.newburyportart.org.
NEWBURYPORT PRINTMAKER. Oil works by Christine Molitor Johnson. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 16 Inn St., Newburyport. 978-462-6021.
POST ROAD FRAMERS. "Not Your Mama's Marsh Art" exhibit featuring works by Karen Jones and J.N. MacLeod Friday, Sept. 19, through Oct. 18. Reception Friday, Sept. 19, 6 to 8 p.m. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m; Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 225 Turnpike Road, Rowley. 978-948-2710, www.postroadframers.com.
PROVIDENT BANK. "Our State, Our Country, Our World," featuring works by photographer Jay McCarthy, through Sept. 26. Reception Thursday, Sept. 18, 5:30 to 7 p.m. 66 Storey Ave., Newburyport. 978-465-6554, www.theprovidentbank.com.
UNITY ON THE RIVER. Monotypes and paintings by Muriel Angelil and Renee Shneider through Sept. 30. Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 58 Macy St., Amesbury. 978-834-7830, www.unityontheriver.org.
WALSINGHAM GALLERY. "Reflections of Summer," works by the gallery's roster of artists, including newcomers Stan Moeller and Roger Goldenberg, through Sept. 20. Hours: Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.; Monday and Wednesday, 10 to 4 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; or by appointment. 47 Merrimac St., Newburyport. 978-499-4411, www.thewalsinghamgallery.com.
WICK'D KOOL. "About Town Scenes from the Backyard," featuring painting by Rachel Wilcox, through Sept. 30. 15 Friend St., Amesbury. 978-388-9909 or e-mail wikdkool@gmail.com.
AUDITIONS
AMESBURY PLAYHOUSE. Auditions for "A Christmas Carol," ages 9 and up, Saturday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. 194 Main St., Amesbury. 978-388-9444, www.amesburyplayhouse.com.
AUTHORS/READINGS
JABBERWOCKY. Hannah Tinti reading from "The Good Thief: A Novel," Friday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m. 50 Water St., Newburyport. 978-465-9359, http://jabberwocky.booksense.com.
NEWBURYPORT LIBRARY. P.D. LaFleur reading from "Mill Town," Tuesday, Sept. 23, 7 p.m. 94 State St., Newburyport. 978-465-4428, www.newburyportpl.org.
WICK'D KOOL. Bryan P.T. Riley reading from "The Book of Laments," Friday, Sept. 26, 7 to 9 p.m. 15 Friend St., Amesbury. 978-388-9909 or e-mail wikdkool@gmail.com
CHILDREN/FAMILIES
STORY HOUR. The Book Rack hosts a story hour Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. Features the Story Weaver, Nicolette Heavey. Free. 52 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-8615.
SPENCER-PEIRCE-LITTLE FARM. Farm Friends programs for children, "Little Red Hen," Friday, Sept. 19, 10 to 11 a.m. $10 per child, $7 for Historic New England members. 5 Little's Lane, Newbury. 978-462-2634, www.historicnewengland.org.
CLUBS
CARRIAGE WHEEL PUB. Open mike with Rockin' Randy Thursdays, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. No cover. 10 Friend St., Amesbury. 978-388-0291.
DAVID'S TAVERN. Brett Hartenbach, Friday, Sept. 19, and Saturday, Sept. 20, 8:30 p.m. John Tavano every Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and Sunday brunch, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 11 Brown Square, Newburyport. 978-462-8077, www.davidstavern.com.
GLENN'S RESTAURANT AND COOL BAR. The Phil Pemberton Group with host Curtis Jerome Haynes Sunday, Sept. 21, 6 to 9 p.m. 44 Merrimac St., Newburyport. 978-465-3811, www.glennsrestaurant.com.
THE GROG. Ol' Brown Shoe Thursday, Sept. 19, 8:30 to 11 p.m., no cover; On 3 Friday, Sept. 19, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., $5 cover; Elle Gallo, Saturday, Sept. 20, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., $5; Parker Wheeler's Blues Party featuring The Colbys Sunday, Sept. 21, 7 to 11 p.m., $5 cover; Flamenco guitarist Steven Spungin, in main bar area Tuesday, Sept. 23, 7:30 to 10 p.m.; Greg Coles' Latin Dance Party, in Cabaret Tuesday, Sept. 23, 7:30 to 10 p.m., $15 cover; Hoot Night with Chad Verbeck Wednesday, Sept. 24, 8 to 11 p.m., no cover; Middle Eastern Dance Night, in Cabaret Wednesday, Sept. 24, 8 to 11 p.m., no cover. Middle Street, Newburyport. 978-465-8008, www.thegrog.com.
festival
ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH. Wine tasting and silent auction Friday, Sept. 19, 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets $35 in advance, $40 at door, $25 seniors. 7 Harris St., Newburyport. 978-465-5757, www.annunciationgoc.com/home.htm.
FILM
BELLEVILLE CHURCH. Take Two free movie featuring a classic comedy Saturday, Sept. 20, 5 to 7 p.m. 300 High St., Newburyport. Free. 978-465-7734, www.uccwebsites.net/bellevillecongnewburyportma.html.
THE SCREENING ROOM. "Vicki Christina Barcelona," Friday, Sept. 19, through Oct. 2. Show times Fridays, 6:30 and 8:45 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 20, 4:15, 6:30 and 8:45 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 27, 6:30, 8:45 p.m.; Sundays, 5:15 and 7:30 p.m.; Mondays through Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 82 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-3456.
STAGE TWO CINEMA. "Iron Man," Thursday, Sept. 18. "Sex and the City," Friday, Sept. 19, through Sept. 25. Show times daily, except Monday, 7 p.m. 109 Main St., Amesbury. 978-388-6555, www.cinemapub.com.
Fundraiser
ELKS LODGE. Leaving Eden, Odyssey featuring Billy Glynn, Tom Sadowski and Rich Bostick and more performing a concert to benefit individuals with disabilities Friday, Sept. 19. Doors open 7 p.m., music starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10, includes pizza and more. 25 Low St., Newburyport. 978-462-4994, buddyb40@msn.com.
FASHION SHOW. Fall Fashion Showcase on the Newburyport waterfront featuring apparel and accessories from more than one dozen downtown Newburyport shops Friday, Sept. 19. Public showcase 7 p.m.; free admission. VIP pre-party reception featuring drinks, hors d'oeuvres and more, 6:30 p.m.; tickets $50. Presented by the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Proceeds benefit Newburyport Waterfront Trust. Market Landing Park, off Market Square, downtown Newburyport. 978-463-3077. www.newburyportchamberorg.
FIREHOUSE CENTER FOR THE ARTS. Pettengill House benefit concert and silent auction featuring The Mystix Saturday, Sept. 20, hors d'oevres 7 to 8 p.m., concert 8 p.m. Tickets $40. 1 Market Square, Newburyport. 978-462-7336, www.firehouse.org.
MERRIMACK RIVER. "Autism Cruise," featuring buffet, entertainment and dancing, for autism research Saturday, Sept. 20, 6:45 to 10 p.m. Tickets $35. 10 82nd St. Plum Island Point, Newburyport. 978-462-3141, www.captainsfishing.com, www.autismallstars.org.
lecture
NOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL. "Adolescent Psychology," a Parent Partnership lecture, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 7 to 9 p.m. Free. 70 Low St., Newburyport. 978-465-4447, http://newburyport.k12.ma.us/middle.
PARKER RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. "Butterflies of Northeastern Massachusetts," coffee house lecture Thursday, Sept. 25, 7 to 8 p.m. 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. 978-465-5753, http://parkerriver.fws.gov.
MUSEUMS
BARTLETT MUSEUM. 1870 Italianate schoolhouse. Features prehistoric artifacts from the Colonial, Federal and Victorian eras, a natural history room, an original school room and a carriage shed. Featured exhibit "Amesbury at War." Hours: Fridays and Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $3 adults, $1 children/seniors. 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. 978-462-2691, www.newburyhist.com.
CUSTOM HOUSE MARITIME MUSEUM. Built in 1835, the Newburyport Custom House was designed by Robert 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. Museum and gift shop open Thursdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. 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.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, www.spnea.org.
WHITTIER HOME. A memorial to poet John Greenleaf Whittier. Open May through October. Hours: Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 86 Friend St., Amesbury. 978-388-1337, e-mail wh.tours@verizon.net., www.whittierhome.org.
MUSIC
CENTRAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Classical guitarist George A. Little Sunday, Sept. 21, 3 p.m. Free. 14 Titcomb St., Newburyport. 978-465-0533, www.centralchurchnewburyport.org.
UNITARIAN CHURCH. "Child Performers and Prodigies," featuring Peter Benes and Tudor Bota Thursday, Sept. 18, 7 p.m. Free. Presented by Historical Society of Old Newbury. 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport. 978-465-0602, www.frsuu.org.
NATURE/BIRDING
BIRDING PROGRAMS. Birding at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island. For schedule, call Sue McGrath at Newburyport Birders, 978-462-4785, e-mail newburyportbirders@comcast.net or visit www.newburyportbirders.com.
MAUDSLAY STATE PARK. Planet and Star Gazing Saturday, Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m., meet at park headquarters; free. History Talk and Walk Tour Sunday, Sept. 21, 2 p.m., meet at park headquarters; free. Evening Stroll Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., meet at park headquarters; free. 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport. 978-465-7223.
WEST NEWBURY. River Road Evening Ramble Saturday, Sept. 20, 5 p.m. to dusk, meet at Coffin Street and River Road junction; $10. Newman Road Evening Ramble Sunday, Sept. 21, 5 p.m. to dusk, meet at Newbury's Lower Green; $10. Registration required. 978-462-4785, or e-mail newburyportbirders@comcast.net.
THEATER
MAUDSLAY STATE PARK. "Woman with the Red Kerchief" presented by Theater in the Open Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets $8 adults, $5 students/seniors. Rain or shine. Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport. 978-465-2572, www.theaterintheopen.org.
NEWBURYPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY. "Susan B. Anthony, the Invincible," featuring Sally Matson Wednesday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. 94 State St., Newburyport. 978-465-4428, www.newburyportpl.org.
FIREHOUSE CENTER. Fall preview featuring videos of upcoming performances Friday, Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m. Free. Reservations requested. 978-462-7336, www.firehouse.org.
etc.
HIGHLAND CEMETERY. "Tiptoe Through the Tombstones," a tour of Highland Cemetery, Old Hill Burying Ground, and St. Paul's Church, all in Newburyport, Saturday, Sept. 20, 3 p.m., meet at Highland Cemetery. Donations appreciated.
MASONIC BUILDING. Historic inaugural Bible on display Saturday, Sept. 20, 2 to 5 p.m. Free. 31 Green St., Newburyport. 978-465-9873.
PHOENIX ROOM. Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society annual meeting and dinner featuring local author Cheryl Richardson as guest speaker Wednesday, Sept. 24, 6 to 9 p.m.; private reception 5 to 6 p.m. Tickets $50; $100 for private reception with open bar and personalized gift. 19 Inn St., Newburyport. 978-462-0760, www.mrfrs.org.
PLUM ISLAND AERODROME. Annual Birddog and Taildragger fly-in featuring pancake breakfast, cookout, and air tours Saturday, Sept. 20, and Sunday, Sept. 21. 24 Plum Island Turnpike, Newbury. 978-463-4222.
WATERFRONT PARK. Kids as Peacemakers Peace in the park celebration featuring live entertainment and activities Sunday, Sept. 21, 1 to 4 p.m. Free. Rain location Masonic Lodge, 31 Green St., Newburyport.
WEST NEWBURY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Third annual hoe-down featuring crafts, games, dinner, live entertainment and dancing Saturday, Sept. 20. 3 to 8 p.m. Free. 308 Main St., West Newbury. 978-363-2673, http://home.comcast.net/~sufo6.
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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.
