ART AND GALLERIES
AMESBURY LOBBY FOR THE ARTS. The Provident's Bank presents "Watercolors" by Ann Jones on exhibit through December. Reception Thursday, Nov. 12, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served. Lobbies of The Provident Bank's Amesbury branches, 5 Market St., the corner of Route 110 and Haverhill Road. 978-834-8540.
ANNA JAQUES HOSPITAL. Outdoor/Nature photography by Ray Levesque of Stratham, N.H., through Nov. 30. Anna Jaques Hospital lobby, 25 Highland Ave., Newburyport. 978-463-1000, www.ajh.org.
AMESBURY CULTURAL COUNCIL'S ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN STUDIOS. Artists' Muse Studios features award-winning and national-selling artists — such as J.C. Airoldi, Sandy Jenkins, Ann Johnson, Heather Karp, Ellen Rittgers, Lee Rowan, Robin Thornhill and Anne White. Reception Friday, Nov. 13, 5:30 to 9 p.m. All art is for sale. 9 Water St., Amesbury. 14 Cedar Street Studios invites the public to stroll through artwork from more than 40 pieces of art work. 14 Cedar St., Amesbury. Michael Ramseur opening his home with artwork for sale. 25 Cedar St., Unit 16, Amesbury. Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 15, noon to 4 p.m. 978-510-1606. www.artistsmusestudios.blogspot.com.
TWO RIVERS CERAMIC STUDIO. Part of Amesbury Cultural Council's open studios. Open kiln studio sale of functional ceramic ware from various artists and jewelry by Erin Segal. Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Refreshments available. 77 Elm St., Amesbury. 978-388-2212. www.TwoRiversCeramic.com.
BARBERRY POTTERY. Fall Studio Art Show of ceramics, paintings and weaving features potter Jim Selman of West Newbury, abstract painter Diana Philip of Newburyport, and thrown and hand-built potter Barbara Haack of West Newbury. Also Guatemalan weaving products from the NGO "Long Way Home," Saturday, Nov. 14 through Nov. 22. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Reception Saturday, Nov. 21, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 102 Main St., West Newbury. 978-363-2245.
BRIDGE GALLERY. "Environments Newburyport" paintings by Newburyport artist Marjet Lesk through November. Hours: noon to 6 p.m. daily (closed Tuesdays). Reception Saturday, Nov. 21, 6 to 8 p.m. 1R Water St., Newburyport. 978-462-2740, www.bridgegallerynewburyport.com.
CHASE AND LUNT INSURANCE. "Passion for Painting," landscape paintings by Jacqueline Cunningham. Part of the Newburyport Art Association's Wings Exhibit program, through Nov. 30. Hours: Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reception Friday, Nov. 13, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Chase & Lunt Insurance, 47 State St., Newburyport.
CHURCHILL GALLERY. "Moving Memories," an exhibition of new works by Shannon Richardson, through Nov. 22. Hours: Monday and Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday, 12:30 to 5 p.m.; Sundays 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, 941âÑ2 Lime St., Newburyport. 978-465-0494.
FIREHOUSE CENTER FOR THE ARTS. "Sculpture" by Richard Colburn. Finely detailed wooden sculptures. An eclectic selection of wall-hung pieces produced over the last 30 years, through Nov. 22. Firehouse Center for the Arts, Market Square, Newburyport. 978-462-7336, www.firehouse.org.
JOPPA FLATS. "The Colors of Sanctuary — Changing Seasons at Mass Audubon," oil paintings by Janis Sanders, through Sunday Jan. 3. Juliet Kellogg French Room. 1 Plum Turnpike, Newburyport. Center hours: Tuesday through Sunday and Monday holidays, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 978-462-9998, www.massaudubon.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.
KAYA. Paintings by Mary Baker, through Dec. 31. Reception Saturday, Nov. 7, 6 to 9 p.m. 41 State St., Newburyport. www.marybakerart.com.
NEWBURYPORT ART ASSOCIATION. "Gifts Galore," annual Members' Holiday Show and Sale featuring framed and matted paintings, photographs and a variety of other works in all media as well as juried fine crafts, Thursday, Nov. 13, through Dec. 23; reception Friday, Dec. 4, 7 to 9 p.m. Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 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.
OMEGA POINT ARTISTS COOPERATIVE. Free coffee art talk, Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to noon, introducing emerging local artists Meg Alfoni and Doris Roach's "Landscapes of the Psyche." Gallery display features works by mixed-media artists Kevin Hudson and Trinidad Martinez, and paintings by Matt Shoaff, Gina McCraine and Rick McDermott. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 244 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1), second floor, Rowley. www.omegapointgallery.com.
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.
PURPLE SAGE POTTERY. 16 potters and sculptors will exhibit and sell a variety of works in clay, from functional ware in stoneware and porcelain. Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 15, noon to 5 p.m. Refreshments served and open to public. 3 Mechanic St., Merrimac. 978-346-9978. www.purplesagepottery.com.
SOMERBY'S LANDING SCULPTURE PARK. "Energy and Form," featuring contemporary sculptures by New England artists, including Gilbert Boro, James Burnes and Lisa Victoria. Newburyport waterfront. www.artfluence.com/somerby.html.
VALERIE'S GALLERY. Matt Brown's layered color woodblock prints, Dorothy Kerper Monnelly's serene black-and-white photography, Paul Beauregard's folk art carved wood birds and Stacey Durand's mixed-media collage. 26 State St., Newburyport. 978-499-8444, www.valeriesgalleries.com.
THE WALSINGHAM GALLERY. "Working From Life," featuring figure-inspired works by Gary Korlin, Lisa Noonis, Dana Levin, Greg Spitzer and Charles Hahn, through Nov. 28. Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesdays by appointment, Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 47 Merrimac St., Newburyport. 978-499-4411, www.TheWalsinghamGallery.com.
AUDITIONS
FIREHOUSE CENTER FOR THE ARTS. New Works Festival 2010 auditions, Sunday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To schedule an audition time, call Terry Blanchard, 978-463-3269, or e-mail him at terblan@aol.com. Market Square, Newburyport. List of roles, www.firehouse.org/L3-getinvolved-auditions.html.
AUTHORS/READINGS
COMMUNITY COOKIE SWAP AND BOOK SIGNING. Julia M. Usher, author of "Cookie Swap." Taste some of Julia's favorite recipes from the book. Newburyport B & B, 296 High St., Newburyport. 978-499-0082.
JABBERWOCKEY BOOKSHOP. Book release of Dylan Metrano's "All my Friends Are Right Here With Me; A Decade in the Indie Rock Underground." Music will be played along with puppets to go along with the reading. Friday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. 50 Water St., Newburyport.
GEORGETOWN LIBRARY. Author Stephen Puleo will discuss his best-seller, "The Boston Italians," Saturday, Nov. 21, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments served, tickets $10, or by mailing a check to Mary Ann Walsh, 27 Catherine Drive, Peabody, MA 01960 (978-535-5360) or Mary Paganelli, 21 Pond St., Georgetown, MA 01833 (978-352-2587). A portion of proceeds go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Lincoln Park, Georgetown.
NEWBURY TOWN LIBRARY. Author night for teens. Brother/sister team Dina and Daniel Nayeri, authors of "Another Faust," will hold a discussion about the writing process and their new book. Pizza and refreshments provided. Friday, Nov. 13, 5 p.m. 0 Lunt Street, Byfield. 978-465-0539. www.newburylibrary.org.
POWOW RIVER POETS READING SERIES. Featuring two well-traveled metrical poets. Quincy Lehr and Rick Mullin will be reading Saturday, Nov. 14, 3 p.m. Open mike will follow the reading, light refreshments, open and free to public. Jabberwocky Bookshop, 50 Water St., Newburyport. For more information, mcantor@prodigy.net.
THE BOOK RACK. Reading and book-signing with award-winning author, Kate Vogl, author of "Lost & Found: a Memoir of Mothers," Saturday, Nov. 14, 4 p.m. Free. 52 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-8615.
CHILDREN/FAMILIES
FIREHOUSE CENTER FOR THE ARTS. Dufflebag Theatre presents a fun-filled and interactive performance of "Rumpelstiltskin," Saturday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Market Square, Newburyport. 978-462-7336. www.firehouse.org.
STORIES AND CRAFTS. Story reading and crafts for ages 1 through 4 Thursdays through Dec. 17, 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. Free. Maggie Sundae, 60 Friend St., Amesbury. 978-388-0100.
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
THE BARKING DOG. Singer/acoustic guitarist Dan Kirouac performs classic rock, adult power pop covers Tuesday, Nov. 17, 8 p.m., free. Irish music with Tom Courtney Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Free. 21 Friend St., Amesbury. 978-388-9537, www.barkingdoggrill.com.
THE BARN PUB & GRILL. Team Pub Trivia Night every Thursday, 8 to 10 p.m. The Barn Pub & Grill, 5 Ring St., Amesbury. 978-388-8700, www.thebarnpub.com or www.gametimetrivia.net.
DAVID'S TAVERN. Curt Bessette and Neil Zweig, Saturday, Nov. 14, 8:30 p.m.; 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" hosted by Curtis Jerome Haynes featuring Scott Shelter, Sunday, Nov. 15, 6 to 9 p.m. No cover. 44 Merrimac St., Newburyport. 978-465-3811, www.glennsrestaurant.com.
THE GROG. Soul Robot Thursday, Nov. 12, 8 p.m., $3 cover; Don't Call Me Shirley Friday, Nov. 13, 9 p.m., $5 cover; Henry Welch Band Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 p.m., $5 cover; guitarist/vocalist Joe Mack joins Parker Wheeler' Blues Party, Sunday, Nov. 15, 6 to 10 p.m., $5; flamenco guitarist Steven Spungin every Tuesday; Hoot Night with host Paul Prue Wednesdays, 8 p.m., no cover. 13 Middle St., Newburyport. 978-465-8008, www.thegrog.com.
HOBO'S CAFE. Reggae Party with Khandie Sundays, 4 to 8 p.m.; 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 first Wednesday of the month. 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.
THE ROCKFISH. Friday, Nov. 13, Dave Hill; Saturday, Nov. 14, Charlie C. Music each night from 8 to 11 p.m. Karaoke Thursdays. 38 State St., Newburyport. 978-465-6601, www.newburyportrockfish.com.
TEN CENTER. "Acoustic Fridays" Fridays, 5 to 8 p.m. 10 Center St., Newburyport. 978-462-6652, www.tencenterstreet.com.
COMEDY
FIREHOUSE CENTER FOR THE ARTS. Newburyport Rotary Club Comedy Night Fundraiser - The 4th Annual Comedy Show featuring Bobby Darling and Dr. Divine. Thursday, Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m. Cocktail reception, 6:30 p.m. Market Square, Newburyport. 978-462-7336. www.firehouse.org.
THE BARN PUB AND GRILLE. Last Comedy Show of 2009 with a triple headliner performance with Bob Niles, Paul Nardizzi and Mike Prior. Friday, Nov. 20, 8:30 p.m. Tickets, $15, may be purchased in advanced or at the door. 5 Ring St., Amesbury. 978-388-8700. www.thebarnpub.com.
DANCE
LA CHIQUITA. Latin dance lessons and dance parties with Greg Coles Tuesdays; 7:30 p.m. beginners, 8:15 p.m., intermediate. Drop-in rate $15. La Chiquita Mexican Restaurant and Cantina, 188 Lafayette Road (Route 1), Salisbury. 978-463-HOTT, www.lachiquitas.com.
FILM
FIREHOUSE CENTER FOR THE ARTS. True story and extreme ski film, "The Edge of Never," Friday, Nov. 13, 7 and 9 p.m. Tickets $10. Market Square, Newburyport. 978-462-7336. www.firehouse.org.
SCREENING ROOM. "A Serious Man" through Thursday, Nov. 19. Show times Friday, 6:15 and 8:45 p.m.; Saturday, 3:45, 6:15 and 8:45 p.m.; Sunday, 5 and 7:30 p.m.; Monday through Thursday, 7:30 p.m. "Pirate Radio" starting Friday, Nov. 20 through Dec. 3. Fridays 6 and 8:45 p.m.; Saturdays, 3:15, 6 p.m., 8 :45 p.m.; Sundays 4:45 and 7:30 p.m.; Monday through Thursday 7:30 p.m. 82 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-3456, www.newburyportmovies.com.
STAGE TWO. "Inglourious Basterds" through Thursday, Nov. 12. "Angels and Demons" Friday, Nov. 13 through Nov. 19. Show times Friday through Sunday and Tuesday through Thursday, 7 p.m. Stage Two Cinema Pub, 109 Main St., Amesbury. 978-388-3676, www.cinemapub.com.
FUNDRAISERS
2ND ANNUAL SPIRITUAL ART AUCTION. Evening of sharing art with a silent and live auction, food, drink, live music and raffle and the annual "Planetary Chaplain" award, Friday, Nov. 13, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Benefiting CHIME and the money will go toward scholarships for students. Tickets are $15 in advance, $17 at the door, and can be purchased at Jabberwocky Book Store, Newburyport, and Bertram and Oliver Bookstore, Amesbury. Belleville Church, 300 High St., Newburyport. 978-388-5479. www.chimeofmaine.org.
2ND ANNUAL NEF LIGHTHOUSE AUCTION. Benefitting Newburyport Public Schools, light bar and complimentary hors d'oeuvres. Saturday, Nov. 14, 5:30 to 10 p.m. To reserve admission, check must be made to Rebecca Brodish, 9 Horton St., Newburyport, by Nov. 13 at noon or by credit donation of $20 per person. Nicholson Hall, 9 Harris St., Newburyport. 978-462-4967. www.newburyportef.org/donate/donations/general.
MUSEUMS
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. 25 Water St., Newburyport. 978-462-8681, www.thechmm.org.
MUSIC
CENTRAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Voice and guitar recital of 19th and 20th century music featuring soprano Rachael Chagat and guitarist George Little. Sunday, Nov. 15, 4 p.m. Free, $10 suggested donation. 14 Titcomb St., Newburyport. 617-962-1655.
FIRST RELIGIOUS SOCIETY UU. Chamber Choir Concert. Music director Joshua Anand Slater will conduct Fugit, a Boston-based professional chamber group, in a choral concert of works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Antoine Busnois, Ralph Vaughan Williams and Heitor Villa-Lobos. Saturday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. Suggested donation: $20 adult, $15 student/senior. 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport. 978-465-0602, ext. 401, frsuuadmin@netway.com.
TUPELO MUSIC HALL. Paula Cole, Friday, Nov. 13, 8 p.m. Tickets $35 to $40. The Machine, America's Pink Floyd Experience, Saturday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m. Tickets $25 to $30. Kenney Wayne Shepherd, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 8 p.m. Tickets $45 to $50. Doors open 90 minutes before show. 4 Oceanfront North, Salisbury Beach. 603-437-5100. www.tupelohallsalisbury.com.
UNITARIAN CHURCH PARISH HALL. FINCH Coffee House presents the Justin Quinn & Band live in concert. Friday, Nov. 20. Doors open at 7 p.m., performance at 8 p.m. 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport. 978-465-5767. www.finchcoffeehouse.org.
UNITY ON THE RIVER. "The Temple of my Familiars," a prodigal journey to the heart of God, a new music genre by Temple of Thieves, Friday, Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15. 58 Macy St., Amesbury. www.paulaestay.com
THEATER
ACTORS STUDIO. "Fall Shorts" in collaboration with Gloucester Blackburn Theatre presents two weekends of short plays by local playwrights with local actors and directors, Friday, Nov. 13, to Sunday, Nov. 15; Friday, Nov. 20, to Sunday, Nov. 22; Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m., Sunday matinees, 5 p.m. Programs vary each weekend. Tickets $15, $12 students. Reservations made by calling. 12 Federal St., Newburyport. 978-465-1229.
AMESBURY PLAYHOUSE. The Valley Players present the hit Dan Goggin musical comedy "Nunsense," through Sunday Nov. 29. Performances Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 8:30 p.m.; Sundays, 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; two Thursday matinees, Nov. 12 and 19, 1:30 p.m. Dinner served 1 1/2 hours before each show. Reservations required. 194 Main St., Amesbury. 978-388-9444, www.amesburyplayhouse.com.
NORTHERN ESSEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE. Performance of American poet laureate Richard Wilbur's adaptation of Moliere's "Tartuffe" Thursday, Nov. 12 through Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10, $8 students/seniors, $6 for 6 and under. Top Notch Theater, Third Floor, Spurk Building, Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St. 978-556-3374. MVArts.info.
ETC.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OLD NEWBURY. "The Art of Small Talk," with etiquette consultant Jodi R. R. Smith explaining how to handle situations from casual business events to cocktail parties, with poise and confidence. Thursday, Nov. 12, 7 to 9 p.m. Phoenix Room, State Street, Newburyport. $15 per person. Reservations required. 978-462-2681.
NEW ENGLAND WINE & SPIRITS. Wines of the World Wine Tasting, taste more than 100 wines from around the world, Friday, Nov. 20, 3 to 7 p.m. 155 State St., Newburyport. www.newineandspirits.com.
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