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CHILDREN/FAMILIES

FARM FRIENDS. Programs for preschoolers ages 3 to 6, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, and Friday, March 21, "Farm Fresh Eggs." Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm. Enrollment limited to 15 children. Admission: $10 per child per session; $7 Historic New England members. 5 Little's Lane, Newbury. 978-462-2634.

FREE BIRDING PROGRAMS. Birding at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island. For schedule, contact Sue McGrath at Newburyport Birders, 978-462-4785, newburyportbirders@comcast.net or www.newburyportbirders.com.

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.

CLUBS

CARRIAGE WHEEL PUB. Open mike with Rockin' Randy, Thursdays, 8 to 11 p.m. No cover, 10 Friend St., Amesbury. 978-388-0291.

DAVID'S TAVERN. Billy Glynn live music every Friday and Saturday. John Tavano every Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and Sunday brunch, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Brown Square, Newburyport. 978-462-8077.

THE GROG. "Duty Free Band," Saturday, March 15, 9 p.m.; Parker Wheeler's Blues Party featuring Madeleine Hall and Chris "Stovall" Brown, Sunday, March 16, 7 p.m.; Flamenco guitarist Steven Spungin in the main bar area and Greg Coles' Latin music in the cabaret, both Tuesday, March 18, 6:30 p.m.; Hoot Night open mike with host Bob Kramer, Wednesday, March 19, 8 p.m. 13 Middle St., Newburyport. 978-465-8008.

HOBO CAFE AND LOUNGE. "Nostalgia Night" with the Lighthouse Trio first Wednesday of the month. 5 Broadway, Salisbury. 978-465-4626.

LICORICE & SLOE COMPANY. Lynn Taylor, Sunday, March 16, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. No cover. 21 Middle St., Newburyport. 978-499-8327.

Powow River Grille. St. Patrick's Day celebration with Demijon Music Clan performing traditional Irish music Sunday, March 16, noon to 3 p.m., and Monday, March 17, 6 p.m. 33 Main St., Amesbury. 978-388-2300 or www.powowrivergrille.com.

DANCE

JOPPA JAZZ. The Joppa Jazz Dance Company of Newburyport presents its "almost spring" show, "Cold Feet," featuring Joppa Jr., Joppa II and Joppa Teen companies under the direction of Fontaine Dollas Dubus and Erin Foley, Sunday, March 16, 3 p.m., Firehouse Center for the Arts. Tickets $16 and $12. Market Square, Newburyport. 978-462-7336 or 978-465-1485.

FILM

SCREENING ROOM. "In Bruges," through March 20. Show times Saturday, 3:45, 6:15 and 8:45 p.m.; Sunday, 5 and 7:30 p.m.; Monday through Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 82 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-3456.

GALLERIES AND ART

ART EXHIBIT. "Enjoying Nature," watercolors by Peabody artist Paula Kulas, through March 16. Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. 978-462-9998 or www.massaudubon.org.

ART EXHIBITION. Relief wood carvings by Donald G. Grover Jr. of Amesbury through March 19. Laura Coombs Hills Gallery. 65 Water St., Newburyport. www.newburyportart.org.

ART SHOW. Winter Members' Juried Show Part III through March 30. Newburyport Art Association's Sargent and Hartson galleries. 65 Water St., Newburyport. 978-465-8769 or www.newburyportart.org.

BRIDGE GALLERY. The abstract work of Leona Whitlow, who died of cancer last month, through March. Hours: Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 113 Merrimac St., Newburyport. 978-457-0166 or www.whitlow-art.com.

CARRY OUT CAFE AND CATERING. Photographs by David Grover through April 12. Opening reception Friday, April 4, 7 to 9 p.m.155 State St., Newburyport. 978-499-2240, www.carryoutcafe.com.

CHURCHILL GALLERY. New collection of oils by photo realistic artist Michael McGovern. Hours: Mondays and Tuesdays, noon to 5 p.m.; Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays, 12:30 to 5 p.m. or by appointment. 6 Inn St., Newburyport. 978-462-9891 or 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. 941/2 Lime St., Newburyport. 978-465-0494.

CONNOR SUMMERS GALLERY. Works by Gifford Beal, Edward Harvey and Mary Loring Warner, as well as new paintings by Catherine Connor. Hours:.Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 48 Market St., Newburyport. 978-462-9196 or www.connorsummers.com.

FERRY WHARF GALLERY. New works by abstract artist Eva Maria Lee through March 31, as well as pieces by established New England artists and emerging artists. Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 1R Water St., Newburyport.

FIREHOUSE CENTER. Joint show featuring the photographs of Eva Timothy of Newburyport and the glass collages of Massachusetts artist Pamela Perkins through April 6. Artist reception Sunday, March 30, 2 to 4 p.m. 1 Market Square, Newburyport. 978-462-7336 or www.firehouse.org.

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.

LESLANE GALLERY AND DESIGN. Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 144 Newburyport Turnpike, Rowley, 978-948-2105, www.leslanegallery.com.

PLUM ISLAND COFFEE ROASTERS. New Mexican surrealist artist Caroline Fischer Siegfried exhibit through April 5. Artist's reception Thursday, March 20, 6 to 9 p.m. Live music by Kimi Tsuji. 54R Merrimac St., Newburyport. 978-387-4459 or info@carolinesiegfried.com.

PROVIDENT BANK' SEABROOK LOBBY FOR THE ARTS. "Art School," an exhibit of paintings by local artist Lorraine Vavra through March 20. 1 Provident Way, Seabrook. 978-834-8587.

THE WALSINGHAM GALLERY. Evolving collection of original fine art by nationally recognized and local emerging artists. New works by Gary Korlin, Ronald Tinney and Vincent Castellanet. Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment. 47 Merrimac St., Newburyport. 978-499-4411 or www.TheWalsinghamGallery.com.

MUSEUMS

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..The museum features ship models and maritime art as well as exhibits on ship-building, the Coast Guard and author John Marquand..Open for special events or by prior arrangement only while undergoing window renovations..The museum will re-open to the public in May..25 Water St., Newburyport.. 978-462-8681 or 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 or 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 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

BYFIELD COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER. Reaganta, a traditional Irish band celebrating St. Patrick's Day, featuring Irish music, dance and story-telling, Saturday, March 15, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $12 adults, $7 seniors and students. Group rates available. 7 Central St., Byfield. 978-463-3335 or www.byfieldcac.org.

IRISH BALLADEER. Lyric Irish tenor Paddy Homan from Cork, Ireland, performs concert of Irish music and song, including traditional and contemporary songs in English and Irish, with Don Wessels on guitar and chromatic harmonica, Saturday, March 15, 2 p.m. First Parish Church, 20 High Road (Route 1A), Newbury. Tickets $15 adults, $10 children. 978-465-5597.

'VOICES OF JAZZ.' Cantemus Chamber Chorus presents "Voices of Jazz: Cantemus Swings!" in celebration of the North Shore choral group's 25th anniversary season Sunday, March 16, 4 p.m. The Governor's Academy. Tickets $20 adults, $17 seniors, ages 21 and under free. 1 Elm St., Byfield. 888-CHORUS-1 (888-246-7871) or www.cantemus.org.

THEATER

THE ACTORS' STUDIO OF NEWBURYPORT. "Three Weekends, Two Chabots — The Lost Monologues," original works by the father-daughter duo Greg and Missy Chabot through March 16. Performances Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 5 p.m. Tickets $12 adults, $10 seniors and students. The Actors' Studio, 50 Water St., Newburyport. 978-465-1229, www.newburyportacting.com or www.mktix.com.

AMESBURY PLAYHOUSE. "Father Misgivings," one-man show and interactive comedy with Dave Kane as Father Patrick Aloysius. Performances Wednesday, March 19, dinner noon and show at 1:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 22, dinner 7 p.m. and show at 8:30; Sunday, March 23, dinner noon and show at 1:30 p.m. Dinner and show tickets $35; reservations required. 978-388-9444 or www.amesburyplayhouse.com.

GEORGETOWN THEATRE WORKSHOP. "Fridays" by Andrew Johns, Saturday, March 15, 8 p.m. 22 Pleasant St., Georgetown. Tickets are $10. 978-352-6367.

FIREHOUSE CENTER. "A Couple of Blaguards," play about growing up in Ireland and the U.S. by brothers Frank McCourt, author of "Angela's Ashes," and Malachy McCourt, Saturday, March 15, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $30 members, $33 nonmembers. 1 Market Square, Newburyport. 978-462-7336 or www.firehouse.org.

'JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT.' Family production directed by John Budzyna Saturday, March 15, 3 and 7 p.m..Hope Community Church, 11 Hale St., Newburyport. Suggested donation $5. Tickets in advance via www.westnewbury.org or at the door 30 minutes prior to performance on a first-come, first-served basis.

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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. The deadline for submissions is 10 days prior to publication.

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