CALENDAR

July 03, 2009 12:11 am

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ART AND GALLERIES

BRIDGE GALLERY. "Images Of Joppa Flats," landscape paintings by Tony Cerra of Lowell, through July. Artist reception Saturday, July 18, 6 to 9 p.m. Summer hours: Daily, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 1R Water St., Newburyport. www.bridgegallerynewburyport.com.

CHASE AND LUNT INSURANCE. Works by artist Charlotte Huebner through July 31. Artist reception Friday, July 10, 5 to 7 p.m. Hours: Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chase & Lunt Insurance, 47 State St., Newburyport.

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, 941āÑ2 Lime St., Newburyport. 978-465-0494.

FIREHOUSE CENTER FOR THE ARTS. "Nostalgia," works by April Odell, through July 19. Market Square, Newburyport. 978-462-7336, www.firehouse.org.

PARKER RIVER WILDLIFE REFUGE. Exhibits of snowy owls, seashells and hand-carved birds by artist Bob Durgin. Hours: Sunday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport.

SOMERBY'S LANDING SCULPTURE PARK. "Contemplation" featuring new sculptures by David Davies, Derek Riley, Rob Hitzig and Simon Larochelle and other contemporary pieces in the outdoor park. West End Boardwalk, Newburyport waterfront.

CHILDREN/FAMILIES

MAUDSLAY STATE PARK. Kidleidoscope nature program for ages 3 to 6 (accompanied by an adult) with a story, craft and outdoor activity Fridays, 10 to 11 a.m. Free. Maudslay State Park headquarters, 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport. 978-465-7223.

STORY TIME. Story hour featuring the Story Weaver Nicolette Heavey Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Free. The Book Rack, 52 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-8615, www.bookrackbookstore.com.

CLUBS

DAVID'S TAVERN. Guitarist John Tavano every Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Brown Square, Newburyport. 978-462-8077, www.davidstavern.com.

GLENN'S RESTAURANT AND COOL BAR. "Sunday Soul" with Blind Billy and the Spectacles Sunday, July 5, 6 to 9 p.m. No cover. 44 Merrimac St., Newburyport. 978-465-3811, www.glennsrestaurant.com

THE GROG. Monkeywax Friday, July 3, 9 p.m., $5 cover; Sunday Blues Session featuring Bev Rohler and Grammy Award winner John Colby with special guests drummer Ed Sheer and saxophonist Amadee Castenell Sunday, July 5, 7 p.m., $7; flamenco guitarist Steven Spungin every Tuesday; Hoot Night open mike every Wednesday, 8 p.m., no cover. 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 at the baby grand Wednesdays, 7 to 9 p.m.; Lighthouse Trio featuring vintage music, first Wednesday of the month, 7 to 9 p.m. 5 Broadway, Salisbury Beach. 978-465-4626, www.chefhowieshobocafe.com.

MICHAEL'S HARBORSIDE. Emily Russo Friday, July 3; Bill Foley Saturday, July 4; all shows 8 to 11 p.m., no cover. One Tournament Wharf, Newburyport. 978-462-7785.

PLUM ISLAND COFFEE ROASTERS. Open mike with host singer/songwriter Carl Cacho Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m. Features informal song circle starting at 6 p.m., followed by open mike and featured performer. Free. 32 Elm St., Amesbury. 978-378-3880, www.carlcacho.com.

PORT TAVERN. 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. 508-574-5035, emerald@emeraldrae.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.

SURFSIDE5 BEACH BAR AND GRILL. Mugsy Friday, July 3, 9 p.m.; Dynamics Saturday, July 4, 9 p.m.; Reggae Sundays with Hot Like Fire Sundays, 4 to 8 p.m. 25 Broadway, Salisbury Beach. 978-463-9222, www.surfside5.com.

TEN CENTER. Kelsey Quigley's "Acoustic Fridays" Fridays, July 3 and 10, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 10 Center restaurant, Newburyport. 978-462-6652, www.tencenterstreet.com.

FESTIVALS

SALISBURY BEACH. Sand Sculpting Spectacular, Friday through Sunday, July 3 through 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beach Center, Salisbury. 978-462-7274, www.beachfests.org.

FILM

STAGE TWO. "17 Again" Friday, July 3, through July 9 (closed July 4). Show times Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday and Tuesday through Thursday, 7 p.m. Stage Two Cinema Pub, 109 Main St., Amesbury. 978-388-3676, www.cinemapub.com.

SCREENING ROOM. "Sugar" Friday, July 3, through July 9. Show times Friday and Saturday, 6:15 and 8:45 p.m.; Saturday, 3:45 p.m.; Sunday, 5 and 7:30 p.m.; Monday through Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 82 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-3456, www.newburyportmovies.com.

FUNDRAISERS

RAIL TRAIL BARBECUE. Texas-style barbecue party with live music to benefit Newburyport's Clipper City Rail Trail Friday, July 3, 5 to 10 p.m. Tickets $50. Home of Richard and Dolores Person, 19 Federal St., Newburyport. 978-992-4526, lindab@doloresperson.com.

MUSIC

COMMUNITY BANDSTAND. Thomas Machine Works Band, six-piece rock/country, performs Thursday, July 9, 6:30 to 8 p.m., rain or shine, free. West Newbury Community Bandstand, gazebo behind 1910 Town Office Building, 381 Main St., West Newbury. Rain location adjacent Town Hall Annex. www.town.west-newbury.ma.us.

FIREHOUSE CENTER FOR THE ARTS. Boston roots band The Mystix Friday, July 3, 8 p.m. Tickets $18, $15 members; includes free CD. Market Square, Newburyport. 978-462-7336, www.firehouse.org.

GEORGETOWN SUMMER CONCERTS. Quintessential Brass Sunday, July 5, 5 to 7 p.m. Kiwanis Ice House Pavilion at American Legion Park, off Prospect Street, Georgetown. Free. Rain location Penn Brook Elementary School, Elm Street, Georgetown. www.gtownculture.org.

MAUDSLAY ARTS CENTER SUMMER CONCERTS. Barrence Whitfield & the Savages Saturday, July 4, 7 p.m.; $20 patio seats, $18 lawn seats; children 12 and under free to lawn. Maudslay Arts Center, Maudslay State Park, Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport. Rain location adjacent concert barn. www.maudslayartscenter, 978-499-0050.

MOSELEY WOODS. Overboard, all-male a cappella group, Wednesday, July 8, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free admission; donations to support the park upkeep. Moseley Woods Pavilion, 14 Spofford St., Newburyport. www.MoseleyWoods.com.

MUSIC IN THE MILLYARD. All Together Now, Beatles tribute band, Thursday, July 9, 6 to 8 p.m. Upper Millyard amphitheater, downtown Amesbury. Will be canceled in event of inclement weather. 978-388-3178.

NATURE

MAUDSLAY OUTINGS. Healthy heart trail hikes, all ages, Saturday, July 4, 9 a.m. and Sunday, July 5, 2 p.m. Junior Rangers Program, ages 8 to 12, Mondays, 1:30 to 3 p.m., starting July 6 through 27, (registration required). Evening strolls for all ages, Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m. All programs free, adults must accompany children under 12; no registration required unless specified. Maudslay State Park headquarters, 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport. 978-465-7223.

THEATER

ACTORS STUDIO. "Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris" directed by Michael Wainstein through Sunday, July 12 (no show July 4). Performances Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m., and Thursdays and Sundays, 7 p.m. Tickets $25, $20 seniors/students. The Actors Studio, The Tannery Mall, 50 Water St., Newburyport. 978-465-1229, www.mktix.com.

AMESBURY PLAYHOUSE. "Sweet Tease Burlesque" presented by the Valley Players through July 5. Performances Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m. dinner, 8:30 p.m. show; Sundays, noon dinner, 1:30 p.m. show and 5 p.m. dinner, 6:30 p.m. show; Wednesdays, 6 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. show. Reservations required. 194 Main St., Amesbury. 978-388-9444, www.amesburyplayhouse.com.

ETC.

FOURTH OF JULY CRUISE. Fourth of July river boat cruise aboard Captain's Lady II out of Plum Island Point featuring blues vocalist Shirley Lewis Saturday, July 4, 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets $32 in advance, $36 day of cruise; available at www.NewburyportBluesCruise.com, Captain's Fishing Parties, Plum Island Point, Newburyport (800-427-1333) and Dyno Records, Middle Street, Newburyport (978-462-9630). www.NewburyportBluesCruise.com.

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