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ART AND GALLERIES
ANNA JAQUES. Employee art show featuring paintings by Ting Outhit and Michele Martin and photographs by Peter Young through July 28. Main halls of Anna Jaques 25 Highland St., Newburyport.
BRIDGE GALLERY. "You Are Here, Local Places," an exhibit of works highlighting the region by the cooperative gallery's 16 artists. 1R Water St., Newburyport. 978-462-2740, www.bridgegallerynewburyport.com.
CHAMELEON. "Visions of Oaxaca," a series of mixed-media paintings by Newburyport artist Erika Marquardt. 18 Liberty St., Newburyport. 978-463-7623, www.chameleonarts.com.
CHURCHILL GALLERY. New work by gallery artists, including newcomers watercolorist Randy Eckard, classical still life artist Katherine Ann Hartley and figurative painter Duy Huynh. 6 Inn St., Newburyport. 978-462-9891, www.thechurchillgallery.com.
CLARKE GALLERY. Features the work of traditional artists from mid-19th to mid-20th centuries, as well as Newburyport artists Laura Coombs Hills and J. Appleton Brown. 94 Lime St., Newburyport. 978-465-0494, www.clarkegallery.com.
CONNOR SUMMERS GALLERY. Summer show of landscapes by Cathy Connor, with seascapes from the 1960s by late Newburyport artist Jim Mickelson. 48 Market St. 978-462-9196, www.connorsummers.com.
FIREHOUSE CENTER FOR THE ARTS. John Soward exhibition of fish and bird watercolors to commemorate the late local artist through Sunday, Aug. 1. Market Square, Newburyport. 978-462-7336, www.firehouse.org.
LEPORE FINE ARTS. Newburyport's oldest gallery including works by Laura Hills, J. Appleton Brown, William Bradford, Emile Gruppe, George L. Noyes, Jane Peterson, Paul Strisik and Harry Vincent. 58 Merrimac St. 978-462-1663, www.leporefinearts.com.
NEWBURYPORT ART ASSOCIATION. "Eye of a Sailor" featuring the seascape and coastal landscape paintings of Michael Cunliffe Thompson through July 28. Adult students' art exhibit through Aug. 11; reception Saturday, Aug. 7, 7 to 9 p.m. 65 Water St., Newburyport. 978-465-8769, www.newburyportart.org.
SERAFIN STUDIOS. "Evening Light," oil paintings by Priscilla Serafin, whose works celebrate the light of the North Shore, in her barn studio through the summer. 142 Main St., Rowley. 978-948-6169, www.serafinstudio.com.
SOMERBY'S LANDING SCULPTURE PARK. Contemporary sculptures by New England artists. Newburyport waterfront. www.artfluence.com/somerby.html.
STELLA'S. "The Songs (and Screams) of the Siren: Exploring the Lie of the Mermaid," the watercolors of Cori Caputo, through July. Stella's of Middle Street restaurant, 25 Middle St., Newburyport. www.coricaputo.com.
WALSINGHAM GALLERY. Artist in Session series Saturdays from 1 to 5 p.m, 47 Merrimac St., Newburyport. 978-499-4411, www.thewalsinghamgallery.com
CHILDREN/families
FAMILY HOUR IN THE OPEN. Hour of outdoor family entertainment presented by Theater in the Open featuring storytelling, song, dance, theater and group activity third Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. through September; free. Maudslay State Park, Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport. 978-465-2572, www.theaterintheopen.org.
STORY TIME. Story Hour featuring the Story Weaver Nicolette Heavey Wednesdays, 10 a.m. The Book Rack, 52 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-8615, http://jabberwocky.booksense.com/.
COMEDY
THE GROG. Comedy Open Mike, hosted by Robin Bornstein and featuring amateur and professional comedians, as well as comedy newcomers, Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Free. The Grog's Cabaret, 13 Middle St., Newburyport. 978-465-8008. www.thegrog.com.
WINNER'S CIRCLE. Comedy Open Mike featuring new and experienced comics Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Free. Winner's Circle, 211 Elm St. (Route 110), Salisbury. 978-462-8994, www.winnerscirclema.com.
FILM
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHTS. Newburyport outdoor summer movie series Thursdays at 8:30 p.m., featuring "The Polar Express" (G) on July 29. Sponsored by England's MicroCreamery. Free. Inn Street, downtown Newburyport.
NEWBURYPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY. Weekly film series Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. through Sept. 2; featuring "Cool Hand Luke" July 28 and 29 and "Jaws" Aug. 4 and 5; free. Newburyport Public Library, 94 State St., Newburyport.
PARKER RIVER WILDLIFE REFUGE. Matinee movie series Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. July movies celebrate American Conservationist Month featuring "Arctic Dance: The Mardy Murie Story" on July 27. Free, recommended for maturer audiences. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. 978-465-5753, http://parkerriver.fws.gov.
SCREENING ROOM. "Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work" through July 29. Show times Fridays, 6:45 and 8:45 p.m.; Saturdays, 4:45, 6:45 and 8:45 p.m.; Sundays, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Mondays through Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Coming July 30 through Aug. 12, "The Kids Are All Right." Show times Fridays, 6:15 and 8:45 p.m.; Saturdays, 3:45, 6:15 and 8:45 p.m.; Sundays, 5 and 7:30 p.m.; Mondays through Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $7, books of 10 $55, seniors and children 12 and under $4.50. Newburyport Film Society Night first Monday of every month, 7:30 p.m., followed by discussion. 82 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-3456, www.newburyportmovies.com.
STAGE TWO. "Date Night" through July 29. Show times daily, except Mondays, 7 p.m. Stage Two Cinema Pub, 109 Main St., Amesbury. 978-388-3676, www.cinemapub.com.
FUNDRAISER
NEWBURYPORT KITCHEN TOUR. Tenth annual Kitchen Tour highlighting 12 kitchens across the city featuring from antique reproductions to contemporary new designs Saturday, July 24, 11 a.m to 4 p.m. To benefit Newburyport Elementary PTO. Tickets $20; available at in Newburyport at B&G Cabinet on Low Street, Souffles in Market Square, Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and Jewett Farms & Co. on Merrimac Street, Fowle's Market on High Street, Fowle's Cafe on State Street and Lynch's Pharmacy on High Street. www.newburyportpto.com.
MUSEUMS
CUSHING HOUSE MUSEUM. The 22-room Federalist house features a collection of New England furnishings with unique pieces of silver, needlework, antique fans, 19th century toys and numerous portraits. Admission: $5. 98 High St., Newburyport. 978-462-2681. www.newburyhist.com.
CUSTOM HOUSE MUSEUM. Maritime museum housed in 1835 custom house designed by architect Robert Mills with exhibits celebrating the maritime heritage of Newburyport and the Merrimack River Valley featuring collection of maritime art, model clipper ships, shipwrecks display, history of the U.S. Coast Guard and more. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday and Monday holidays, noon to 4 p.m. Admission $7 adults, $5 students/seniors, free active military/children under 12. 25 Water St., Newburyport. 978-462-8681, www.customhousemaritimemuseum.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.
MUSIC
ACTORS STUDIO. "A Midsummer Songbook" featuring vocalists Allyn Gamble, Steve Faria and friends Saturday, July 24, 8 p.m.; fundraiser for The Actors Studio. Tickets $50, includes post-show reception. The Actors Studio. The Tannery, 50 Water St., Newburyport. 978-465-1229, www.newburyportacting.org.
AMESBURY PLAYHOUSE. Grand piano nights Sundays, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. 194 Main St., Amesbury. 978-388-9444, www.amesburyplayhouse.com.
BARN PUB & GRILL. Team Pub Trivia Night Thursdays, 8 to 10 p.m. 5 Ring St., Amesbury. 978-388-8700, www.thebarnpub.com.
BLUE OCEAN MUSIC HALL. Buffett Beach Blast with Changes in Latitude, Wednesday, July 28, 8 p.m., $25, with Tailgate Party, 4 to 8 p.m., $15 per car; Gin Blossoms Thursday, July 29, 8 p.m., $38. Blue Ocean Music Hall, 4 Oceanfront North, Salisbury. 978-462-5888, www.blueoceanhall.com.
GEORGETOWN SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Summer Concert Series Sundays, 5 to 7 p.m., featuring Under Adams, contemporary and original rock, July 25; Jenny Dee & Deelinquents, '60s to '70s pop/soul, Aug. 1; Girls, Guns & Glory, Americana, Aug. 8; Erin Harpe, Delta blues, Aug. 15; and Don't Call Me Shirley, '80s to '90s current rock, Aug. 22. Free. Kiwanis Ice House Pavilion, American Legion Park, off Prospect Street, Georgetown. Rain location Penn Brook Elementary School, Elm Street, Georgetown. www.gtownculture.org.
GLENN'S RESTAURANT AND COOL BAR. Sunday Soul hosted by Curtis Jerome Haynes every Sunday, 6 p.m., with guest host Ed Scheer and featuring vocalist Toni Lynn Washington Sunday, July 25. 44 Merrimac St., Newburyport. 978-465-3811, www.glennsrestaurant.com.
THE GROG. Henry Welch Band Saturday, July 24, 9 p.m., $5; Parker Wheeler's Blues Party featuring Joe Ramos Sunday, July 25, 7 p.m., $5; Flamenco guitarist Steven Spungin Tuesdays, 8 to 10 p.m., free; Hoot Night open mike Wednesdays, 8 p.m., free. The Grog, 13 Middle St., Newburyport. 978-465-8008, www.thegrog.com.
HOBO'S CAFE. Open mike Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Piano bar and sing-along with Bob Allison Wednesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. Nostalgia Nights featuring vintage jazz tunes by Lighthouse Trio and Friends first Wednesday of the month, 7 to 9 p.m. 5 Broadway, Salisbury Beach. 978-465-4626. www.chefhowieshobocafe.com.
JOSEPH'S WINTER STREET CAFE. Tim Grant on piano Mondays through Thursdays, 6 to10 p.m.; Lou Silvestri & Friends Fridays, 7 to 11 p.m.; Michael O'Brien Saturdays, 7 to 11 p.m. 24 Winter St., Newburyport. 978-462-1188. www.josephswinterstcafe.com.
MAUDSLAY ARTS CENTER. Outdoor concert series featuring Lance Bryant Quintet Saturday, July 24, tickets $20 patio seats, $18 lawn seats; The Walker Creek Band Sunday, July 25, general admission $10, $8 seniors. Rain location adjacent barn. Kids 12 and under always free to the lawn. Maudslay State Park, 95 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport. 978-499-0050, www.maudslayartscenter.org.
MICHAEL'S HARBORSIDE. Mike Tinkham Saturday, July 24; Ruben Kincade Project Sunday, July 25. No cover. 1 Tournament Wharf, Newburyport. 978-961-0477, www.michaelsharborside.com.
MOSELEY WOODS. Outdoor family concert series at Newburyport's Moseley Woods Park featuring Chris Richard Wednesday, Aug. 4; Overboard Vocals Wednesday, Aug. 11; all concerts 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free; sponsored by Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank. Corner of Merrimac and Spofford streets, Newburyport. www.moseleywoods.com.
OREGANO'S. Josef, solo performance of '50s-inspired music, Thursdays, 6 to 9 p.m.; Rafael and Friends, Flamenco acoustic Spanish guitar band, Fridays, 7 to 10 p.m.; The Derek Rando Band, folk-rock, Saturdays, 7 to 10 p.m. 16 Pleasant St., Newburyport. 978-462-5013 www.oreganopizzeria.com.
PORT TAVERN. Sheila Linehan Sunday, July 25, 5:30 p.m.; 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. 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.
SALISBURY BEACH. Outdoor concert series on the beachfront stage Saturdays, 7:30 to 10 p.m., followed by fireworks, featuring Hot Like Fire July 24, Amesbury's The Brew July 31, Evan Goodrow Band Aug. 7, Entrain Aug. 14, Adam Ezra Group Aug. 21, Bonerama Aug. 28, and Beatlejuice Sept. 4. Free. 978-462-7274, www.beachfests.org.
SALISBURY BEACH. Surfside Saturday Beach Party with DJ Davey K Saturday, July 24, noon to 6 p.m.; Liquid Audio Band Saturday, July 24, 9 p.m.; Reggae Sunday Island Beach Party featuring Hot Like Fire Sundays, 4 to 8 p.m. Surfside5 Beach Bar and Grille, 25 Broadway, Salisbury. 978-463-9222, www.surfside5.com.
TEN CENTER. "Acoustic Fridays" 5 to 8 p.m. 10 Center St., Newburyport. 978-462-6652. www.tencenterstreet.com.
WEST NEWBURY CONCERT SERIES. West Newbury Community Bandstand Summer Concert Series Thursdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., featuring folk singer-songwriter Bill Staines July 29, Sole City, rock, Aug. 5; Midlife Crisis, rock, Aug. 12; Sisterhood of the Rockin' Blues Aug. 19, and Merrimack Valley Concert Band, American variety, Aug. 26. Free. West Newbury gazebo, 381 Main St. (Route 113), West Newbury. Rain location West Newbury Annex building. 978-363-1100, www.westnewbury.org.
THEATER
AMESBURY PLAYHOUSE. The Valley Players presents the comedy "Love, Sex and the IRS" through July 25. Performances Fridays and Saturdays, 8:30 p.m.; Sundays, 1:30 p.m.; and Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.; dinner served 90 minutes before each show. Reservations required. 194 Main St., Amesbury. 978-388-9444, www.amesburyplayhouse.com.
FIREHOUSE CENTER FOR THE ARTS. Newburyport's P.O.V Stage Company, in collaboration with the Newburyport Commission for Diversity and Tolerance, presents "The Laramie Project. Performances Saturday, July 24; Thursday, July 29; and Friday, July 30, all at 8 p.m. Tickets $16, $14 members, seniors and students and $ 16 adults. 1 Market Square, Newburyport. 978-462-7336. www.firehouse.org
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF GEORGETOWN. Moonlight Productions' regional premiere of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical "The Drowsy Chaperone" Saturday, July 24, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15 reserved seating, $12 general admission, $10 seniors and children under 12. First Congregational Church of Georgetown, corner of routes 97 and 133, Georgetown. 978-352-7315. www.moonlightproductions.org.
THEATER IN THE OPEN. Eugene Ionesco's "The Bald Soprano," outdoor performance presented by Newburyport's Theater in the Open, Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. through Aug. 8. Tickets $8, $5 students/seniors (plus $2 parking fee). Maudslay State Park, Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport. Allow for 15-minute stroll to play site. 978-465-2572, www.theaterintheopen.org.
ETC.
HISTORY OF PLUM ISLAND. Mike Bulger highlights Plum Island in the late 1800s and early 1900s Monday, July 26, 7 p.m.; coffee and light refreshments for sale starting at 6:30 p.m. Free. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. 978-465-5753.
TEA NOIR CHAMPAGNE BAR. Glam Fest Mondays every Monday at 6 p.m., featuring fashion shows first Monday of the month, champagne et chocolat nights with designer champagne paired with artisan chocolates second Monday of the month, and speed dating third Monday of the month at 6 p.m. Champagne bar hours Friday through Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. Tea Noir Champagne Bar, Garrison Inn, 11 Brown Square, Newburyport. 978-499-8500, www.garrisoninn.com.
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ANNA JAQUES. Employee art show featuring paintings by Michael Brown and photographs by Arlene Tallberg, Jean Kelleher and Diane Leslie July 29 through Aug. 26. Main halls of Anna 25 Highland St., Newburyport.
