ART AND GALLERIES

ANNA JAQUES HOSPITAL. "Right Images" featuring pen and ink drawings by Elaine Asplind Russell through July 31. 25 Highland Ave., Newburyport. 978-463-1000, www.ajh.org.

CHAMELEON. The artwork of Julia Purinton through July 30. 18 Liberty St., Newburyport. 978-469-7623, www.chameleonarts.com.

CHASE AND LUNT INSURANCE. Paintings by Susan Hebenstreit through July 31. Reception Friday, July 18, 5 to 7 p.m. 47 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-4434, www.chaseandlunt.com.

CHURCHILL GALLERY. Oil collection by Robert Scott Jackson, whimsical mouse paintings by Boston-area artist Stuart Dunkel, and female figures at the seashore by California artist Logan Hagege. 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, 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. 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, www.connorsummers.com.

FANCY SCHMANCY. "The Power of Flowers" featuring mixed-media flowers by local artist Paula Estey. 3 Pleasant St., Newburyport. Also available at Fancy Schmancy, 41 Main St., Amesbury. 978-388-4339.

JOPPA FLATS EDUCATION CENTER. "Bahamian Fishes," watercolor paintings by John Soward, through Aug. 17. 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. 978-462-9998, www.massaudubon.org or www.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. 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, www.leporefinearts.com.

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, www.leslanegallery.com.

NEWBURYPORT ART ASSOCIATION. "Voyage" featuring oil and watercolor by Nella and Steve Lush, in the Laura Coombs Hills Gallery, Thursday, July 10, through July 23. Reception Friday, July 11, 7 to 9 p.m. "Newburyport Ten Plein Air Painters" featuring paintings by Cynthia Cooper, Joan Hancock, Susan Jaworski-Stranc, Margery Jennings, Marjet Lesk, Susan Luca, J.N. MacLeod, Daniel J. Shaw, Ellen Sklar, Susan Spellman, Janet Sutherland and Jacob Towle, Thursday, July 10, through July 23. Reception Saturday, July 12, 7 to 9 p.m. Hours: Mondays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m. 65 Water St., Newburyport. 978-465-8769, www.newburyportart.org.

NEWBURYPORT PRINTMAKER. Oil works by Christine Molitor Johnson. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 16 Inn St., Newburyport. 978-462-6021.

PROVIDENT BANK. "Island Time" featuring the work of Newburyport Art Association members Carol Potvin, Bonnie Marsan and Janice Reynolds through July 18. Provident Bank, 66 Storey Ave. and 1 Merrimac Landing, Newburyport. 978-225-1401, www.theprovidentbank.com.

ROWLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY. "Moments of Solitude — Photographs from South and Southeast Asia" by Kiki Larouge through July 31. 141 Main St., Rowley. 978-948-2850.

ZACH FIELD DRUM STUDIOS. "Nigeria: Portrait of a Nation," photographs by David Grover, through July 28. Reception featuring African food and drink Friday, July 11, 7 to 9 p.m. 17 Graf Road, Newburyport.

AUTHORS/READINGS

JABBERWOCKY BOOKSHOP. Dennis McFarland reading from "Letter from Point Clear" Friday, July 11, 7 p.m. 50 Water St., Newburyport. 978-465-9359, http://jabberwocky.booksense.com.

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. Plan B Friday, July 11, and Saturday, July 12, 8:30 p.m. to midnight. John Tavano every Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and Sunday brunch, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 11 Brown Square, Newburyport. 978-462-8077, www.davidstavern.com.

THE GROG. Among Criminals, Thursday, July 10, 8:30 to 11 p.m., no cover; Four on the Floor Friday, July 11, 9 p.m to 12:30 a.m., $5 cover; Herland Brothers Saturday, July 12, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., $5 cover; Parker Wheeler's "Blues Party" featuring Toni Lynn Washington, Bruce Bears, Cliff Goodwin and Wolf Ginandes, Sunday, July 13, 7 to 11 p.m., $7 cover; flamenco guitarist Steven Spungin Tuesday, July 15, in the main bar area; Greg Coles' Latin Dance Party in the Cabaret Tuesday, July 15, 6:30 to 10 p.m., $15 cover; Hoot Night open mike night with Bob Kramer Wednesday, July 16, 8 to 11 p.m., no cover. 13 Middle St., Newburyport. 978-465-8008, www.thegrog.com.

LICORICE & SLOE COMPANY. Kate Redgate, Sunday, July 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. No cover. 21 Middle St., Newburyport. 978-499-8327.

POWOW RIVER GRILLE. Danny Harrington Sunday, July 13, noon to 3 p.m. 33 Main St., Amesbury. 978-388-2300, www.powowrivergrille.com.

SALISBURY BEACH BANDSTAND. Musical performance by R.B. Entertainer Friday, July 11, 7 to 8:30 p.m. "Sock Hop" with Gary Francis Saturday, July 12, 7 p.m. 978-465-3581, www.salisburychamber.com.

THE WOBBLY POP. Jumpstreet Band Saturday, July 13, 9 p.m. to midnight, no cover. 3 Central Ave., Salisbury. 978-462-7543, www.capriseaside.com.

FILM

THE SCREENING ROOM. "My Brother is an Only Child," in Italian with subtitles, Friday, July 11, through July 17. Show times Friday, 6 and 8:45 p.m.; Saturday, 3:15, 6 and 8:45 p.m.; Sunday, 4:45 and 7:30 p.m.; Monday through Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 82 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-3456.

STAGE TWO CINEMA PUB. Closed for vacation through July 18. 978-388-6555, www.cinemapub.com.

MUSEUMS

BARTLETT MUSEUM. "Amesbury at War" 1870 Italianate schoolhouse. 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. Admission $3 adults, $1 children/seniors. 270 Main St., Amesbury. 978-388-4528, www.bartlettmuseum.org.

BROCKLEBANK MUSEUM. Summer tours Sunday, July 13, 2 to 5 p.m. 108 East Main St., Georgetown. 978-352-8526, www.georgetownhistoricalsociety.com.

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. Built in 1835, the Newburyport Custom House was designed by Robert 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 Thursdays through Saturdays, 11 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.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, www.spnea.org.

MUSIC

GEORGETOWN SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Rust Never Sleeps Sunday, July 13, 5 to 7 p.m. Kiwanis Ice House Performing Arts Pavilion, Prospect Street, Georgetown. www.gtownculture.org.

FIREHOUSE CENTER. Singer-songwriter Martha Wainwright, kick-off for Newburyport Riverfront Music Festival, Friday, July 11, 8 p.m., Firehouse Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets $25. 1 Market Square, Newburyport. 978-462-7226, www.firehouse.org.

MAUDSLAY ART CENTER. The Shaw Brothers Saturday, July 12, 7 p.m., patio seats $20, lawn seats $18, children under 12 free. Windham Community Band Sunday, July 13, 2 p.m., adults $10, seniors $8, children under 12 free. 978-499-0050, www.calmvalley.org.

MOSELEY WOODS. Concert Series in the Park featuring the male a cappella group Overboard Thursday, July 10, 6:30 to 8 p.m. 978-499-0090, www.moseleywoods.com.

RIVERFRONT MUSIC FESTIVAL. Free outdoor summer music festival Saturday, July 12, 3 to 7 p.m., Market Landing Park, Newburyport waterfront. Featuring Blind Melon, Matt Nathanson, NeedToBreathe and The Brother Kite. Presented by The River WXRV 92.5 The River radio station and Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce & Industry. 978-462-6680, www.newburyportchamber.org, www.wxrv.com.

UNCLE EDDIE'S. Original live rock show with Mindset X, Wreckoning and Habitual Offender Thursday, July 10, 8 p.m. Admission $5. 8 Ocean Front, Salisbury. 978-465-9779.

WEST NEWBURY. Community Bandstand Summer Series featuring Thomas Machine Works Band Thursday, July 10, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Bandstand behind 1910 Building, 381 Main St. (Route 113). Rain location West Newbury Town Hall Annex, West Newbury. 978-363-1100, www.town.west-newbury.ma.us.

NATURE/BIRDING

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 STATE PARK. "Wheels in Motion: A Bike Ride Through Maudslay" Sunday, July 13, 2 to 3 p.m., park headquarters. Evening Stroll Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., park headquarters. "Flash from the Past: A Maudslay Slideshow" Wednesday, July 16, 8 to 9 p.m., Maudslay Arts Center Barn. Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport. 978-465-7223.

POETRY

NEWBURYPORT ART ASSOCIATION GALLERY. Powow Rover Poets Monthly Reading Series featuring Melissa Balmain and James Najarian Wednesday, July 16, 7:30 p.m.; free. 65 Water St., Newburyport. 978-465-8769, www.newburyportart.org.

ETC.

DOGGIE PARADE. Dog Days of Summer Newburyport Doggie Parade, featuring prizes for best dressed dog, funniest costume and more and other dog fun, Sunday, July 13, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Bartlet Mall. Fundraiser for Newburyport Animal Shelter. Pond Street side of Bartlet Mall. 978-457-6264, www.lovemutts.com.

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