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.

BRIDGE GALLERY. Second anniversary gala party Saturday, July 19, 5 to 7 p.m., featuring exhibit titled "Bridges," retrospective of posters celebrating past gallery exhibits, and music by flutist Carey McGovern and guitarist Charles Doran. Gallery hours: Thursday through Monday, noon to 6 p.m. 113 Merrimac St., Newburyport. www.BridgeGalleryNewburyport.com.

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.

CHILD AT HEART GALLERY. Seven-year anniversary featuring prints and watercolors by Chris Demarest and Ed Emberley Saturday, July 19, Emberley will visit 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Demarest 1 to 4 p.m. 48 Inn St., Newburyport. 978-462-5554, www.childatheartgallery.com.

CHURCHILL GALLERY. Featuring the oil collection of local painter Robert Scott Jackson. 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. "Fishes of the Bahamas," watercolor paintings by John Soward, through Aug. 17. Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Monday holidays, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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 oils and watercolors by Nella and Steve Lush, in Laura Coombs Hills Gallery, through July 23. "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, through July 23. 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. 17 Graf Road, Newburyport.

AUDITIONS

NORTHSHORE YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. Auditions for musicians and vocalists by appointment through the summer for the NYSO ensembles beginning in the fall. 978-578-6353, www.nysorchestra.org.

AUTHORS/READINGS

JABBERWOCKY. Salvatore Scibona reading from "The End: A Novel" Friday, July 18, 7 p.m. Linda Greenlaw reading from "Fisherman's Bend" Thursday, July 24, 7 p.m. Free. 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. Brett Hartenback Saturday, July 18, 6:30 to 8 p.m.; Finnchearo Sunday, July 19, 6:30 to 8 p.m. 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. Beneath the Sheets Thursday, July 17, 8:30 to 11 p.m., no cover; Not Broken Friday, July 18, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., $5 cover; High Road Saturday, July 19, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., $5 cover; Parker Wheeler's Blues Party featuring Robert Holmes, David Hull and John Colby Sunday, July 20, 7 to 11 p.m., $7 cover; flamenco guitarist Steven Spungin, main bar area Tuesday, July 22, 6:30 to 10 p.m.; Greg Coles;' Latin dance party, in cabaret, Tuesday, July 22, 6:30 to 10 p.m., $15 cover; Hoot Night with host Chad Verbeck Wednesday, July 23, 8 to 11 p.m., no cover. 13 Middle St., Newburyport. 978-465-8008, www.thegrog.com.

UPPER DECK. Joppa Flatts classic rock and blues Friday, July 18, 9 p.m. The Upper Deck, Beach Road, Salisbury. 978-465-5815, www.joppaflatts.com.

LICORICE & SLOE COMPANY. Craig Mathieson, Sunday, July 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. No cover. 21 Middle St., Newburyport. 978-499-8327.

POWOW RIVER GRILLE. Danny Harrington Sunday, July 20, noon to 3 p.m. 33 Main St., Amesbury. 978-388-2300, www.powowrivergrille.com

FESTIVALS

SALISBURY BEACH. Merrimack River Maritime Festival featuring tours of three tall ships Saturday, July 19, and Sunday, July 20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Salisbury Beach State Reservation. Salisbury Beach Chowdah Challenge & Beer Fest Saturday, July 19, 4 to 10 p.m., behind The Pavilion, Driftway, Salisbury Beach. Fireworks, Saturday, July 19, 10 p.m. Beach Road (Route 1A), Salisbury. 978-463-7274, www.beachfest.org.

FILM

THE SCREENING ROOM. "Savage Grace," in English with Spanish subtitles, Friday, July 18, through Thursday, July 24. 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. Through July 24, "What Happens in Vegas." Show times Friday through Sunday and Tuesday through Thursday, 7 p.m.978-388-6555, www.cinemapub.com.

LECTURES

SPENCER PEIRCE LITTLE FARM. "Adding On to Your Historic Home," Historic New England seminar, Saturday, July 19, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Tickets: $40 public, $25 Historic New England or Newburyport Preservation Trust members, $15 Historic New England Historic Homeowner members. 5 Little's Lane, Newbury. 781-891-4882, www.historicnewengland.org.

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.

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

AMERICAN LEGION PARK. Georgetown Summer Concert Series featuring Don't Call Me Shirley Sunday, July 20, 5 to 7 p.m. Kiwanis Ice House Performing Arts Pavilion, Prospect Street, Georgetown. Rain location Penn Brook Elementary School, Elm Street, Georgetown. www.gtownculture.org.

MAUDSLAY ARTS CENTER. The Don Campbell Band Saturday, July 18, 7 p.m., patio seats $20, lawn seats $18, children under 12 free. 95 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport. 978-499-0050, www.maudslayartscenter.org.

MILLYARD. "All Together Now!" featuring Beatles songs Thursday, July 17, 6 to 8 p.m. Part of second annual Music in the Millyard series. Free. Upper Millyard, Amesbury. 978-388-3178, www.ci.amesbury.ma.us.

WEST NEWBURY. Community Bandstand Summer Concert Series featuring acoustic trio City of Roses Thursday, July 17, 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. Evening Stroll Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., meet at park headquarters. "Tour of Moseley Family Estate" Sunday, July 20, 2 to 3:30 p.m., park headquarters. Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport. 978-465-7223.

THEATER

THEATER IN THE OPEN. "Peer Gynt," Henrik Ibsen's Norwegian verse play, Saturdays and Sundays, July 19 through Aug. 10, 4 p.m. Tickets $8 adults, $5 seniors, opening-day show free. Maudslay State Park, 76 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport. 978-465-2572, www.theaterintheopen.org.

FIREHOUSE CENTER. "An Evening with Mark Twain" featuring Michael Mauldin Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 19, 8 p.m. Tickets $32 general admission, $30 student/seniors, $28 members. 1 Market Square, Newburyport. 978-462-7336, www.firehouse.org.

ETC.

BARTLET MALL. "Cultural Survival Bazaar" featuring fair trade items crafted by indigenous artisans in Africa, Asia and the Americas, food, music and more Saturday, July 19, and Sunday, July 20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission, rain or shine. Bartlet Mall, Pond and Greenleaf streets, Newburyport. www.cs.org.

NEWBURYPORT LIBRARY. Historical film "Women of Revolutionary War Times" Thursday, July 24, 7 p.m. 94 State St., Newburyport. 978-465-4428, www.newburyportpl.com.

PLUM ISLAND. "Summer Affair" a craft fair featuring stained glass, photography, antique maps, jewelry and world gifts hosted by Plum Island crafters Sunday, July 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Plum Island Taxpayers Hall. 8 Plum Island Blvd., Newbury. 978-463-6681.

WHITTIER HOME. Victorian Tea and refreshments in the garden Friday, July 18, 2 p.m. $15 admission. 86 Friend St., Amesbury. 978-388-1397, www.whittierhome.org.

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