CALENDAR

July 10, 2009 12:10 am

—

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.

CHAMELEON. Marcia Hermann's exhibit of original lightning watercolors, and works from new artists Karen Kemp and Lee Rowan. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 18 Liberty St., Newburyport. 978-463-7623.

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.

CHURCHILL GALLERY. "Color Sensations," an exhibit of recent work by Copley master Robert Scott Jackson of Newburyport, through July 19. Hours: Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 12:30 to 5 p.m.; Thursday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 12:30 to 5 p.m.; and 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, 94 1āÑ2 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.

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.

NEWBURYPORT ART ASSOCIATION. "It's a New Day," works by mixed-media artist Paula Estey of Newburyport, through July 22, Laura Coombs Hills Gallery; reception Friday, July 10, 7 to 9 p.m. "Newburyport Ten and Friends," annual exhibit for plein-air artist group, through July 22, Sargent and Hartson galleries; reception Saturday, July 11, 7 to 9 p.m. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. (closed Tuesday). 65 Water St., Newburyport. 978-465-8769, www.newburyportart.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.

PROVIDENT BANK. Artist Peg McIntosh's "Living by the Sea" through Aug. 28. Hours: Weekdays, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 66 Storey Ave. and 1 Merrimac Landing, Newburyport. 978-225-1401, www.theprovidentbank.com.

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

WICK'D KOOL. "New England Dreamscape" by Daniel Venjean. Artist reception Friday, July 10, 7 to 9 p.m. 15 Friend St., Amesbury.

AUTHORS/READINGS

JABBERWOCKY BOOKS. Author and investigative reporter Dick Lehr discusses his new book, "The Fence," Friday, July 10, 7 p.m. Free. The Tannery Mall, 50 Water St., Newburyport. 978-465-9359, http://jabberwocky.booksense.com

POWOW RIVER POETS. Powow River Poets monthly reading series featuring award-winning Louisiana poet Julie Kane Powow River poets founder Rhina Espaillat of Newburyport and documentary filmmaker Antoinette Treadway of Rowley Saturday, July 11, 3 p.m. Open mike follows readers; free. Jabberwocky Bookshop, The Tannery Mall, 50 Water St., Newburyport. mcantor@prodigy.net.

CHILDREN/FAMILIES

MAUDSLAY STATE PARK. Kidleidoscope nature program with a story craft and outdoor activity for ages 3 to 6 (accompanied by an adult) 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

CORNER KICK PUB. Lyrics and Laughter for comics, poets and musicians Thursdays, 7 p.m. DJ Flex featuring music and dancing Fridays, 9 p.m. Amesbury Sports Park, 12 South Hunt Road, Amesbury. 978-388-5788.

DAVID'S TAVERN. Guitarist John Tavano Thursdays, 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 Hatrack Gallaghar and the Ric Maure Trio Sunday, July 12, 6 to 9 p.m. No cover. 44 Merrimac St., Newburyport. 978-465-3811, www.glennsrestaurant.com

THE GROG. Entrain Friday, July 10, 9 p.m., $15 cover; Evan Goodrow Band Saturday, July 11, 9 p.m., 5 p.m.; Sunday Blues Session featuring Joe Mack and Joe Bargar Sunday, July 12, 7 p.m., $7; flamenco guitarist Steven Spungin Tuesdays; Hoot Night open mike Wednesdays, 8 p.m., no cover. Hip-Hop Night presented by Four Reel Records featuring 7L and Esoteric Thursday, July 16, 8 p.m. $5 in advance, $7 at door (978-361-5121 or FourReelRecords@gmail.com). 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.

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. Wicked Automatic Friday, July 10, 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" Friday, July 10, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 10 Center restaurant, Newburyport. 978-462-6652, www.tencenterstreet.com.

FESTIVALS

WATERFRONT PARK. Riverfront Music Festival featuring Fastball, Eric Hutchinson, Sam Roberts Band and Katie Herzig Saturday, July 11, 2 to 7 p.m. Free. Market Landing Park, Newburyport waterfront. 978-462-6680, www.newburyportchamber.org/Riverfront.shtml.

FILM

STAGE TWO. "Terminator Salvation" Friday, July 10, through July 16. 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. "The Informer" Friday, July 10, through July 16. Show times Friday and Saturday, 6:30 and 8:45 p.m.; Saturday, 4:15 p.m.; Sunday, 5:15 and 7:30 p.m.; Monday through Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 82 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-3456, www.newburyportmovies.com.

FUNDRAISER

DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER. Screenings of "Elegy for the Elswick Envoy" and the documentary "The Fighter," which is the basis for a new feature film on Lowell boxers "Irish" Micky Ward and Dick Ecklund Thursday, July 16, 7:30 p.m. Benefit for Newburyport Documentary Film Festival. Reception provided by Not Your Average Joe's follows screening. Tickets $15. Firehouse Center for the Arts, Market Square, Newburyport. 978-462-7336, www.firehouse.org, www.newburyportfilmfestival.org.

MUSEUMS

BARTLETT MUSEUM. The 1870 Italianate schoolhouse is one of Amesbury's 15 "treasures." Features prehistoric artifacts from the Colonial, Federal and Victorian eras, a natural history room, an original school room and a carriage shed. Hours: Fridays and Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Labor Day. Admission $3, seniors/children $1. Memberships available. 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. An exhibit of the New England custom houses of architect Robert Mills through December. Built in 1835, the Newburyport Custom House was designed by 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 Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 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.historicnewengland.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.historicnewengland.org.

THE WHITTIER HOME. Open through Oct. 31. Guided tours Wednesday and Saturday, noon to 3:30 p.m., otherwise by appointment. Admission $6, seniors and students 7 to 17 $5, children under 7 free. 86 Friend St., Amesbury. 978-388-1337 or 978-388-9826, www.whittierhome.org.

MUSIC

COMMUNITY BANDSTAND. Folk singer/songwriter Bill Staines Thursday, July 16, 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.

GEORGETOWN SUMMER CONCERTS. Hot Day at the Zoo Sunday, July 12, 5 to 7 p.m. Free. 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. The Don Campbell Band Saturday, July 11, 7 p.m.; $20 patio seats, $18 lawn seats. Made in the Shade Sunday, July 12, 2 p.m.; $10 adults, $8 seniors, 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.

MUSIC IN THE MILLYARD. Singer Kathy Heywood Friday, July 10, 5 to 6 p.m. Bill Plante with Liz Frame and The Kickers Thursday, July 16, 6 to 8 p.m. Free. Upper Millyard amphitheater, downtown Amesbury. Canceled in event of rain. 978-388-3178.

SALISBURY BEACH. Chad Perrone Saturday, July 11, 7 to 10 p.m., followed by fireworks show; The Valley's Got Talent Fridays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Beach Center, Salisbury. 978-462-7274, www.beachfests.org.

UNITY ON THE RIVER. CD release concert for Denise DeSimone's "Pray Peace" Friday, July 10, 7 p.m. Tickets $15. 58 Macy St. (Route 110), Amesbury. 978-407-8107, www.denisedesimone.com.

NATURE

MAUDSLAY OUTINGS. History tour Saturday, July 11, 2 to 3:30 p.m.; natural exploration walk Sunday, July 12, 2 p.m.; "Flash From the Past" slide show of the former Moseley family estate and the park's early days Monday, July 13, 8 to 9 p.m.; Junior Rangers Program, ages 8 to 12, Mondays, 1:30 to 3 p.m., through July 27, (registration required). Evening strolls for all ages, Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m. All programs free, no registration required unless specified; adults must accompany children under 12. 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. Performances Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 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. "Catch Me If You Can" presented by the Valley Players through July 26. 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; weekday matinee Wednesday, July 15, noon dinner, 1:30 p.m. show. Reservations required. 194 Main St., Amesbury. 978-388-9444, www.amesburyplayhouse.com.

THE GOVERNOR'S ACADEMY. Boston's Children's Theatre presents "Fame" Thursday through Sunday, July 16 through 19. Performances Thursday and Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 2 and 7 p.m. Performing Arts Center, 1 Elm St., Byfield. www.bostonchildrenstheatre.org.

¬¢¬¢¬¢

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.