ART AND GALLERIES
ATRIA MERRIMACK PLACE. Watercolor scenes by Laraine Zady, including scenes of Africa and New England as well as florals, through May 30. 85 Storey Ave., Newburyport.
BRIDGE GALLERY. "Symphony of Colors" by award-winning artist Danielle Gauthier through May 31. Reception Friday, May 9, 6 to 8 p.m. Window exhibition for month of May, "Plum Island Revisited." Spring show of new works throughout the gallery. Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. 113 Merrimac St., Newburyport.
CHASE AND LUNT INSURANCE. "Newburyport Art Association: Wings Exhibit" by Anne Duncan through May 30. Wine and Cheese Reception Friday, May 16, 5 to 7 p.m. Hours: Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon. 47 State St., Newburyport.
CHURCHILL GALLERY. Oils and mixed-media by modernist artist Krista Harris. Acrylics, wax and pastels by contemporary artist Filiz emma Soyak. Hours: Mondays 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. Clarke Gallery. 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, Connor Summers Gallery. 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. Leaded glass artist Robert A. Silva's custom-designed panels and lamp shades. Also, paintings by emerging artists Traeger DiPietro and Erik Minzner through Monday, May 12. Hours: noon to 5 p.m. daily. 1R Water St., Newburyport.
FIREHOUSE CENTER. "Out in the Open Secrets," debut of landscapes by Maine painter and former Ring's Island resident Lane Williamson, through June 2. Artist's reception, Saturday, May 17, 5 to 7 p.m. Market Square, Newburyport. 978-499-9931.
GEORGETOWN HIGH SCHOOL. Third annual Film Festival featuring digital short films and artwork by students Wednesday, May 14, 6 to 9 p.m. Georgetown High School, 11 Winter St., Georgetown.
JOPPA FLATS EDUCATION CENTER. "Views of Essex County" with artists Margaret Bernier and Susan Luca in the Juliet Kellogg French Room Sunday, May 11, through June 22. Reception Sunday, May 11, 2:30 p.m. 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. 978-462-9998 or www.massaudubon.org orwww.southendarts.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. Lepore Fine Arts. Hours: Tuesdays through Fridays, 1 to 5 p.m.; and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 58 Merrimac St., Newburyport. 978-462-1663.
LESLANE GALLERY & DESIGN. "Got Art? A Spring & Summer Medley," through Aug. 1. Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 144 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1), Rowley. 978-948-2105 or www.leslanegallery.com.
NEWBURYPORT ART ASSOCIATION. "On the Loose," paintings by Cheryl Dyment, through May 17, Laura Coombs Hills Gallery. "Pennies from Heaven," spring open members' show, through May 17, Sargent and Hartson galleries. 65 Water St., Newburyport. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. 65 Water St., Newburyport. 978-465-8769 or www.naa@newburyportart.org.
PHAT CATS BISTRO. Exhibit of jazz-related prints and drawings by Peter Bodge through June 10. Opening reception Sunday, May 11, 4 to 6 p.m. 65A Market St. (Route 150), Amesbury.
THE PROVIDENT BANK. "Banking on Art: Newburyport High School Student Art Show" through Friday, May 9. Part of The Provident Bank's Lobby for the Arts series. Exhibit at Storey Avenue and Merrimac Landing branches, Newburyport.
THE PROVIDENT BANK. Tenth annual Amesbury High School Art Show through May 30 in branches at 5 Market St. and Haverhill Road (Route 110), Amesbury. Reception Thursday, May 8, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., 5 Market St. branch.
THE WALSINGHAM GALLERY. "Art in Bloom" featuring works by the gallery's professional artists through May 30. Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 5 p.m.; or by appointment. 47 Merrimac St., Newburyport. 978-499-4411 or www.TheWalsinghamGallery.com.
WICK'D KOOL GALLERY AND GIFTS. Paula Estey's debut of new paintings for her "Women at the Well" series through May 31. 15 Friend St., Amesbury. 978-388-9909.
AUTHORS/READINGS
JABBERWOCKY BOOKSHOP. Best-selling novelist Margot Livesey, author of "The House on Fortune Street," a detective story, Friday, May 9, 7 p.m.; best-selling mystery writer Katherine Hall Page, author of "The Body in the Gallery," Thursday, May 15, 7 p.m. 50 Water St., Tannery Mill No. 1, Newburyport. 978-465-9359 or www.jabberwocky.booksense.com.
ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH. Book presentation and signing by Chris Papoutsy, author of "Ships of Mercy, the True Story of the Rescue of the Greeks, Smyrna, September 1922" Monday, May 12, 7 p.m. Free. 7 Harris St., Newburyport.
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.
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. 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. Elephant House with Left Over Wine and Bayssic Knetks, Thursday, May 8, 8:30 p.m., no cover; Don't Call Me Shirley, Friday, May 9, 9 p.m., $5; Sunchunck, Saturday, May 10, 9 p.m., $5; Parker Wheeler's Blues Party featuring guitarists Tim Pike (The Soul Band) and Cliff Goodwin (Mohegan Sun All Stars) Sunday, May 11, 7 p.m., $5; Tuesday, May 13, flamenco guitarist Steven Spungin in the main bar area, Greg Coles' Latin Dance Party in the Cabaret, $15 entry. 13 Middle St., Newburyport. 978-465-8008.
GLENN'S RESTAURANT AND COOL BAR. Sunday Soul hosted by Curtis Jerome Hayes featuring Sweet Willie D, Sunday, May 11, 6 to 9 p.m. 44 Merrimac St., Newburyport. 978-465-3811.
LICORICE & SLOE COMPANY. Alan Bull, Saturday, May 10; Craig Mathieson, Sunday, May 11, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. No cover. 21 Middle St., Newburyport. 978-499-8327.
POWOW RIVER GRILLE. Live music with Danny Harrington, Sunday, May 11, noon to 3 p.m. 33 Main St., Amesbury. 978-388-2300 or powowrivergrille.com.
COMEDY
THE BARN. Boston comics Brad Mastrangelo and Tom Hayes perform Friday, May 9, 8:30 p.m. Tickets $15. 5 Ring St., Amesbury. 978-388-5506
FILM
STAGE TWO CINEMA PUB. "Under the Same Moon" Friday, May 9, through May 15. Show times Friday through Sunday and Tuesday through Thursday, 7 p.m. 978-388-6555 or www.cinemapub.com.
THE SCREENING ROOM. "Shine a Light," documentary on the Rolling Stones' "A Bigger Bang" concert tour, Friday, May 9, through May 22. Show times Fridays, 6 and 8:45 p.m.; Saturdays, 3:15, 6 and 8:45 p.m.; Sundays, 4:45 and 7:30 p.m.; Mondays through Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 82 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-3456.
FUNDRAISERS
BELLEVILLE CHURCH. Bicentennial Fashion Show featuring fashions from 1808 to today, Sunday, May 11, 2 p.m. High tea will be served in honor of Mother's Day. Tickets $5. 300 High St., Newburyport.
NEWBURYPORT EDUCATION FOUNDATION. Das Pintos performs Friday, May 16, 9 p.m., The Grog. Admission $7; proceeds benefit the Newburyport Education Foundation. 13 Middle St., Newburyport.
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
FIREHOUSE CENTER FOR THE ARTS. Robin Spielberg solo piano concert Saturday, May 10, 8 p.m. Tickets $25, $22 members. 978-462-7736 or www.firehouse.org.
POETRY
NEWBURYPORT ART ASSOCIATION. Powow River Poets monthly reading series featuring R. Nemo Hill and Patricia Callan Wednesday, May 14, 7:30 p.m. Open mike follows reading. Free. 65 Water St., Newburyport. 978-465-8769 or www.newburyportart.org.
NATURE/BIRDING
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.
MAUDSLAY EVENING STROLL. Slow-paced walk on Tuesdays through May, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Meet at the park headquarters. Free; all ages invited (children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). 978-465-7223.
THEATER
THE ACTOR'S STUDIO. North Shore Readers' Theater Collaborative presents readings of two original one-acts by local playwrights Leslie Powell and Jay Tormey Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. Tickets $7. The Actor's Studio, The Tannery, 50 Water St., Newburyport. 978-465-1229.
BYFIELD COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER. TTS Players present "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" through May 18. Performances Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Tickets $16 adults, $12 for children/seniors. 7 Central St. Byfield. 978-360-3975, e-mail info@tts-sports.com, or visit www.tts-players.com or www.ByfieldCAC.org.
GEORGETOWN THEATRE WORKSHOP. Georgetown Theatre Workshop presents "Cheating Cheaters" by John Patrick through May 17. Performances Fridays and Saturdays, May 9, 10, 16 and 17, and Thursday, May 15, all at 8 p.m. Tickets $10; half-price seniors and students on May 9 and 15. 22 Pleasant St., Georgetown. 978-352-6367.
MAUDSLAY STATE PARK. Theater in the Open presents "The Rites of Spring" featuring giant puppets, music and dance Saturday and Sunday, May 10 and 11, 2 p.m. Outdoor event; rain dates May 17 and 18. Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport. 978-465-2572 or www.theaterintheopen.org.
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