ART AND GALLERIES
ANNA JAQUES HOSPITAL. Traditional landscape paintings by Bud Blazok through Aug. 31. 25 Highland Ave., Newburyport. 978-463-1000, www.ajh.org.
BRIDGE GALLERY. ArtWalk featuring C Flat Recorder Ensemble performing Renaissance music, Saturday, Aug. 23, 3 to 7 p.m. "Urban Scenes and Natural Images" featuring photography by collaborative member Frank Winters of Westford through Aug. 31. "Boats, Boats, Boats," featuring boats of all kinds through Aug. 31. Gallery hours: Thursday through Monday, noon to 6 p.m. 113 Merrimac St., Newburyport. www.BridgeGalleryNewburyport.com.
CHAMELEON. ArtWalk featuring paintings by Donna Baldassari and sculpture by Lindley Briggs, Saturday, Aug. 23, 5 to 7 p.m. 18 Liberty St., Newburyport. 978-463-7623, www.chameleonarts.com.
CHASE AND LUNT INSURANCE. The Newburyport Art Association Wings Exhibit featuring John Zipeto through Aug. 29. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 47 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-4434, www.chaseandlunt.com.
CHILD AT HEART GALLERY. ArtWalk featuring original illustrations and limited-edition prints from children's books, Saturday, Aug. 23, through Sept. 5. Hours: Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 48 Inn St., Newburyport. 978-462-5554, www.childatheartgallery.com.
CHURCHILL GALLERY. ArtWalk featuring "Juxtapositions," abstract and mixed media by Krista Harris and Jeanie Tomanek, through Sept. 21. Reception Saturday, Aug. 23, 3 to 7 p.m. 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, 94<1/2> Lime St., Newburyport. 978-465-0494.
CONNOR SUMMERS GALLERY. ArtWalk featuring contemporary works by Gifford Beal, Edward Harvey and Mary Loring Warner, as well as new paintings by Catherine Connor, Saturday, Aug. 23. 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. ArtWalk featuring "At the Show," paintings and drawings of musicians by Alan Bull. Reception Saturday, Aug. 23, 6 p.m. 43 Pleasant St., Newburyport. 978-388-4339.
FERRY WHARF GALLERY. ArtWalk featuring "The Art of Music" with Paul Neverette and John Tavano, Saturday, Aug. 23, 4 to 7 p.m. Hours: Daily noon to 5 p.m.; closed Tuesday. 1R Water St., Newburyport. 978-462-2740, www.ferrywharf.com.
FIREHOUSE CENTER FOR THE ARTS GALLERY. ArtWalk paintings and drawings by abstract expressionist Lorna Ritz, Saturday, Aug. 23, through Sept. 7. Reception Saturday, Aug. 23, 3 to 7 p.m. Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 1 Market Square, Newburyport. 978-499-9931, www.firehouse.org.
INDIGO STUDIO. ArtWalk featuring clay works by Melynn Allen, paintings and monotypes by Mary Arthur Pollak and Lillian Coolidge, Saturday, Aug. 23, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 53 Middle St., Newburyport. www.indigoartstudio.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. "Sand & Surf: Summer in the Sun," featuring artwork by Debra Corbett, Bill Duncan, Jim Grabowski, Layne Palmer and Michael Palmer, through Sept. 13. Hours: Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 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. "Fall Members' Juried Show — Part I," including photography, sculpture, printmaking, fine crafts and mixed media Friday, Aug. 22, through Sept. 14, in Sargent and Hartson galleries. Reception and awards Saturday, Aug. 23, 7 to 9 p.m. "Light Impressions" by local photographer David Whitney, Thursday, Aug. 21, through Sept. 3. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. 65 Water St., Newburyport. 978-465-8769, www.newburyportart.org.
NEWBURYPORT ARTWALK. Art and Music ArtWalk featuring self-guided tours through 15 local galleries Saturday, Aug. 23, 3 to 7 p.m. www.newburyportartwalk.com.
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.
OFF THE WALL. ArtWalk featuring guitarist Chris Martinez and refreshments, Saturday, Aug. 23, 3 to 7 p.m. 57 Pleasant St., Newburyport. 978-462-9009, www.offthewallnewburyport.com.
RAYA MEDSPA. Featured works by Brian Brogan, Friday, Aug. 22, 6 to 9:30 p.m. 19 Main St., Amesbury. 978-834-9909, www.rayamedspa.com.
VALERIE'S GALLERY. ArtWalk featuring new works exhibit and light refreshments, Saturday, Aug. 23, 3 to 7 p.m. 26 State St., Newburyport. 978-499-8444, www.valeriesgallery.com.
WALSINGHAM GALLERY. ArtWalk featuring "Reflections of Summer," works by the gallery's roster of artists, including newcomers Stan Moeller and Roger Goldenberg Saturday, Aug. 23, through Sept. 20. Hours: Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.; Monday and Wednesday, 10 to 4 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; or by appointment. 47 Merrimac St., Newburyport. 978-499-4411, www.thewalsinghamgallery.com.
WICK'D KOOL. "Spirit Paintings" featuring Lisa Plumley, through Sept. 12. 15 Friend St., Amesbury. 978-388-9909 or e-mail wikdkool@gmail.com.
AUDITIONS
BYFIELD COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER. Auditions for TTS Arts and Entertainment's production of the musical "Annie Jr.," Saturday, Aug. 23, 1 to 4 p.m. and Monday, Aug. 25, 6 to 9 p.m. 7 Central St., Byfield. 978-360-3975, www.byfieldcac.org.
PINE ISLAND MUSIC. Auditions for instrumentalists and vocalists ages 10 to 17 for fall JamShops, Monday, Aug. 25, through Friday, Aug. 29; call for appointment. Byfield. 978-462-9020, www.pineislandmusic.com.
AUTHORS/READINGS
JABBERWOCKY. Brunonia Barry reading from "The Lace Reader," Friday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m. Jabberwocky Bookshop, 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, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. No cover. 10 Friend St., Amesbury. 978-388-0291.
DAVID'S TAVERN. Curt Bessette, Friday, Aug. 22, and Saturday, Aug. 23, 8:30 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. The Hoodoo Revelator, Thursday, Aug. 21, 8:30 to 11 p.m., no cover; Drift Session, Friday, Aug. 22, 9 p.m.; Hot Day at the Zoo, Saturday, Aug. 22, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., $5; Parker Wheeler's Blues Party featuring Joe Mack and Joe Bargar, Sunday, Aug. 24, 7 to 11 p.m., $5 cover; Flamenco guitarist Steven Spungin, in main bar area Tuesday, Aug. 26, 7:30 to 10 p.m.; Greg Coles' Latin Dance Party, in Cabaret, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 7:30 to 10 p.m., $15 cover; Hoot Night with Chad Verbeck, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 8 to 11 p.m., no cover. 13 Middle St., Newburyport. 978-465-8008, www.thegrog.com.
LICORICE & SLOE COMPANY. Ilana, Saturday, Aug. 23, 7 to 10 p.m., no cover; Alan Bull, Sunday, Aug. 24, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. No cover. 21 Middle St., Newburyport. 978-499-8327, www.licoriceandsloe.com.
WOBBLY POP. Acme Trio Band, Saturday, Aug. 23, 9 p.m. to midnight. 3 Central Ave., Salisbury. 978-462-7543, www.wobblypop.com.
FILM
THE SCREENING ROOM. "Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson," Friday, Aug. 22, through Aug. 28. Filmmaker Alison Ellwood will speak Tuesday, Aug. 26, following 7:30 p.m. show. Show times Friday, 6:30 and 8:45 p.m.; Saturday 4:15, 6:30 and 8:45 p.m.; Sunday, 5:15 and 7:30 p.m.; Monday through Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 82 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-3456.
STAGE TWO CINEMA. "The Incredible Hulk," Friday, Aug. 22, through Thursday, Aug. 28. Show times Tuesday through Sunday, 7 p.m. 109 Main St., Amesbury. 978-388-6555, www.cinemapub.com.
MUSEUMS
BARTLETT MUSEUM. 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. Featured exhibit "Amesbury at War." 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. Tour the museum offering a glimpse into Georgetown's history Sunday, Aug. 24, 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.
WHITTIER HOME. A memorial to poet John Greenleaf Whittier. Open May through October. Hours: Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 86 Friend St., Amesbury. 978-388-1337, e-mail wh.tours@verizon.net., www.whitterhome.org.
MUSIC
MAUDSLAY ARTS CENTER. Singer-songwriter Barrence Whitfield & the Savages, Saturday, Aug. 23, 7 p.m.; tickets $20 patio seats, $18 lawn seats; Country-western's John Penney Band, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2 p.m. Tickets $10 adults, $8 students and seniors, children under 12 free. 95 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport. 978-499-0050, www.maudslayartscenter.org.
MOSELEY WOODS PAVILION. Amesbury musician Carl Cacho, Thursday, Aug. 28, 6:30 p.m. 14 Spofford St., Newburyport. 978-499-0090, www.moseleywoods.com.
NICHOLS VILLAGE. Concert on the Lawn featuring the Windham Swing Band, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m. Free. Bring lawn chair or blanket and refreshments. 1 Nichols Way (Route 113), Groveland. 978-372-3930.
PARKER RIVER. "An Evening of Rock," a benefit for Parker River National Wildlife Refuge and Plum Island Airfield featuring local band The Brew, plus refreshments, wine and beer, Saturday, Aug. 23, 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets $50, purchase at www.eveningofrock.org only; must be 21 plus. Plum Island Airfield, Hanger 1, Plum Island Turnpike, Newbury. 978-465-5753, www.eveningofrock.org.
SALISBURY BEACH. Saturday Night Sock Hop with Gary Francis, Saturday, Aug. 23, 7 p.m. Nelson's Ride, Saturday, Aug. 23, and Sunday, Aug. 24. Free. Salisbury Beach, Beach Road, Salisbury. www.salisburychamber.com.
WEST NEWBURY. Community Bandstand Summer Series featuring The Rhymers, Thursday, Aug. 21, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Bandstand behind 1910 Building, 381 Main St. (Route 113). Free. 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, call Sue McGrath at Newburyport Birders, 978-462-4785, e-mail newburyportbirders@comcast.net or visit www.newburyportbirders.com.
MAUDSLAY STATE PARK. History tour of estate Sunday, Aug. 24, 2 to 3:30 p.m., meet at headquarters. Evening Stroll Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., meet at park headquarters. Evening bike ride through Maudslay, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., meet at field across from parking lot. Free. 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport. 978-465-7223.
PARKER RIVER. "What's Happening to our Bats?" lecture by scientist Susi VonOettingen, Thursday, Aug. 28, 7 to 8 p.m. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. 978-465-5753, http://parkerriver.fws.gov.
THEATER
AMESBURY PLAYHOUSE. Agatha Christie's murder-mystery "The Mousetrap," Friday, Aug. 22, through Sept. 7. Performances Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. dinner, 8:30 p.m. show; Sunday, noon dinner, 1:30 p.m. show, and 5 p.m. dinner, 6:30 p.m. show; Wednesday, 6 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. show; Wednesday, Aug. 27, matinee, noon dinner, 1:30 p.m. show. 194 Main St., Amesbury. 978-388-9444, www.amesburyplayhouse.com.
MOSELEY WOODS. Rebel Shakespeare Teen Intensive program recreates "Romeo and Juliet," Wednesday, Aug. 27, 1 p.m. Free. Spofford and Merrimac streets, Newburyport. 978-499-0090, www.rebelshakespeare.org.
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