CALENDAR

November 13, 2008 12:01 am

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ART AND GALLERIES

AMESBURY CULTURAL COUNCIL. Twelfth annual Open Studio Tour featuring 60 artists Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 16, noon to 4 p.m. Artist map available at Amesbury Cultural Center, upper Millyard. Free. www.ci.amesbury.ma.us.

BRIDGE GALLERY. "Summers Past," featuring watercolorist Anne Recchia through Nov. 31. Exhibit of portraits by Bridge Gallery artists who specialize in portraiture. Hours: Thursday through Monday, noon to 6 p.m. 113 Merrimac St., Newburyport. 978-457-0166, www.BridgeGalleryNewburyport.com.

CARRY OUT CAFE AND CATERING. Featuring junk mail artist Jeannie Dunnigan and Olivia Clove's animal portraits through Dec. 31. 155 State St., Newburyport. 978-499-2240, www.carryoutcafe.com.

CHASE AND LUNT INSURANCE. Wings Exhibit featuring watercolors by Ann Jones through Nov. 29, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reception Friday, Nov. 21, 5 to 7 p.m. 47 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-4434, www.chaseandlunt.com.

CHURCHILL GALLERY. Featuring paintings by Jhenna Quinn-Lewis through Nov. 23. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 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.

FERRY WHARF GALLERY. "Hearts and Wonder," featuring abstract art by Eva Marie Lee through Nov. 16. Hours: Daily, noon to 5 p.m.; closed Tuesday and Wednesday. 1R Water St., Newburyport. 978-462-2740, www.ferrywharf.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: 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. "Do You See What I See!" a show of two-dimensional media Friday, Nov. 14, through Dec. 24. Reception Dec. 5, 7 to 9 p.m. 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 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.

NEWBURYPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY. "Lakota Educational Initiatives," a photo and informational exhibit by Cynthia Getchell in observance of Native American Month, through Nov. 30. Newburyport Public Library. Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. 94 State St., Newburyport. 978-465-4428, www.newburyportpl.org.

OFF THE WALL GALLERY. "Spirit of Newburyport," featuring murals by Jon-William Brown through Nov. 23. Reception Saturday, Nov. 15, 7 to 9 p.m. 57 Pleasant St., Newburyport. 978-462-9009, www.offthewallnewburyport.com.

PARKER RIVER WILDLIFE REFUGE. Second annual Friends of the Park River Wildlife Art Show featuring pieces by local wildlife painters, wood carvers and photographers, plus a silent auction to benefit the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Opening reception Friday, Nov. 14, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; tickets $10. General art show and sale Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. 978-465-5753, http://parkerriver.fws.gov.

PROVIDENT BANK. "Common Illuminations," featuring paintings by Ellen Sullivan Taylor through Sunday, Nov. 16. Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Corner of Main Street and Route 110, Amesbury. 978-388-9913, www.theprovidentbank.com.

PURPLE SAGE POTTERY. Open house and sale featuring clay, stoneware and porcelain by Iris Minc, Mochizuki Fumihiko, Beth Bell, Ana Guerra, Peter Grams, Beth McKinney, Christina Bellinger, Peter Hope, Bonnie Jean Malcolm, Kathy Kriegel, Jim Selman, Lisa Mistretta, Wayne Jope and Eliza Goodell Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 16, noon to 5 p.m. 3 Mechanic St., Merrimac. 978-346-9978, www.purplesagepottery.com.

RAYA MED SPA. Wine and cheese reception featuring photography by Michael Pepe Friday, Nov. 14, 6 to 9:30 p.m. 19 Main St., Amesbury.

SOMERBY'S LANDING SCULPTURE PARK. "Contemplation" featuring new 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. "Faces and Places" featuring paintings by Victoria Kampsambelis through Nov. 30. 15 Friend St., Amesbury. 978-388-9909 or e-mail wikdkool@gmail.com.

AUDITIONS

FIRST RELIGIOUS SOCIETY. Vocalists sought for annual holiday candlelight service Sunday, Dec. 21, at First Religious Society, Unitarian Universalist, Pleasant Street, Newburyport. Rehearsals Sundays through Dec. 14, 2 to 3:30 p.m., and Dec. 20. Contact Claudia Keyian at Claudia@ClaudiaMusic.com or 978-462-3405.

AUTHORS/READINGS

BOOK RACK. Robert Whitcomb reading from and signing "Cape Wind," Saturday, Nov. 15, 3 p.m. 52 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-8615, www.bookrackbookstore.com.

JABBERWOCKY BOOKSHOP. Donald Pfarrer reading from "A Common Ordinary Murder," Friday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m. Joseph Garland reading from "Unknown Soldiers: Reliving World War II in Europe," Thursday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m. 50 Water St., Newburyport. 978-465-9359, http://jabberwocky.booksense.com.

NEWBURYPORT LIBRARY. Bethany Groff reading from "A Brief History of Newbury," Monday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m. 94 State St., Newburyport. 978-465-4428, www.newburyportpl.org.

CHILDREN/FAMILIES

STORY HOUR. The Book Rack hosts a story hour Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Features the Story Weaver, Nicolette Heavey. Free. 52 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-8615.

CLUBS

DAVID'S TAVERN. Paul Eddy and Bryan Croad, jazz, blues, rock and funk from the '60s through today Saturday, Nov. 15, 8:30 p.m., no cover. John Tavano every Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and Sunday brunch, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 11 Brown Square, Newburyport. 978-462-8077, www.davidstavern.com.

GLENN'S RESTAURANT AND COOL BAR. Matthew Stubbs with host Ed Scheer Sunday, Nov. 16, 6 to 9 p.m. 44 Merrimac St., Newburyport. 978-465-3811, www.glennsrestaurant.com.

THE GROG. The Hoodoo Revelator Thursday, Nov. 14, 8:30 to 11 p.m., no cover; High Road Friday, Nov. 14, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., $5 cover; Das Pintos Saturday, Nov. 15, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., $5 cover; Parker Wheeler's Blues Party featuring Amadee Castenell Sunday, Nov. 16, 6 to 10 p.m., $5 cover; flamenco guitarist Steven Spungin, in main bar area, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 7:30 to 10 p.m.; Greg Coles' Latin Dance Party, in Cabaret, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 7:30 to 10 p.m., $15 cover; Hoot Night with Bob Kramer Wednesday, Nov. 19, 8 to 11 p.m., no cover. 13 Middle St., Newburyport. 978-465-8008, www.thegrog.com.

COMEDY

COMEDY CONTEST. "Give Thanks for Comedy Contest," open to amateur and new professional comedians, hosted by Dave Rattigan, Thursday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m. La Chiquita Restaurant, 188 Lafayette St. (Route 1), Salisbury. Free. 978-463-4688.

DANCE

GREEK DANCE. The Lykeion Ellinidon dance troupe performs dances from Thrace and the Greek Islands with dinner Sunday, Nov. 16, 5 p.m., Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Tickets $25 adults; $15 students/seniors; children under 18 free. 7 Harris St., Newburyport. 978-465-5757, www.annunciationgoc.com.

NORTH SHORE DANCE ALLIANCE. "Tales of a Tab," the seventh annual contemporary dance concert featuring the Ipswich Moving Company, Exit Dance Theatre, Five Flights Up, Annette Cowhig, Gail Fanning-Grove, and the North Shore Civic Ballet Saturday, Nov. 15, 8 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 16, 3 p.m., at the Firehouse Center for the Arts. Tickets $16 adults; $14 seniors/students/members. 1 Market Square, Newburyport. 978-462-7336, www.firehouse.org.

FILM

BELLEVILLE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Pennies for Poverty sponsoring a classic comedy film night Sunday, Nov. 16, 4 p.m. Free. 300 High St., Newburyport. 978-465-7734, www.bellevillechurch.org.

THE SCREENING ROOM. "Appaloosa," Friday, Nov. 14, through Nov. 20. 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. 82 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-3456, www.newburyportmovies.com.

STAGE TWO CINEMA. Through Thursday, Nov. 13, "Pineapple Express." Coming Friday, Nov. 15 through Nov. 20, "Lakeview Terrace." Show times daily, except Monday, 7 p.m. 109 Main St., Amesbury. 978-388-6555, www.cinemapub.com.

Fundraiser

ART SALE. Art Sale featuring works by area artists Paula Estey, Donald MacLachlan, Janet Parker, Rosemary Carroll, Julio Chirix, Ginny O'Neil, Tom Menihan, Jill Herrick-Lee, ZsuZsanna Donnell, Brian Brogan, Chris Flisher, and Meg Alfoni, to benefit Long Way Home, a Guatemalan development organization, Saturday, Nov. 15, and Sunday, Nov. 16, 3 to 7 p.m. 90 Pond St., Georgetown. 978-352-6804, www.longwayhomeinc.org.

LECTURES

BUDDHIST PHILOSOPHY. Healing Dharma Center of West Newbury presents Lhobsant Ngodup on "Incorporating Buddhist Tenants into the Mental Health Field," Saturday, Nov. 15, 1 to 5 p.m.; suggested donation $35; and Lhobsant Ngodup on "Utilizing Buddhist Philosophy in Our Daily Lives," Saturday, Nov. 15, 7 p.m.; suggested donation $15. The Actor's Studio. 50 Water St., Newburyport. 978-363-2063, www.healingdharmacenter.org.

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. Hours: Closed for season. 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.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.

MUSIC

CHAMBER MUSIC. The Essex Chamber Music Players opens its season dedicated to the late Georgetown composer Charles Ray Loring Sunday, Nov. 16, 2:30 p.m. Northern Essex Community College, Technology Center, 100 Elliott St., Haverhill. 978-556-3000, www.necc.mass.edu.

SOLO PIANIST. Solo pianist George Winston performs Tuesday, Nov. 18, and Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. Firehouse Center for the Arts. Tickets $32, $29 members. 1 Market Square, Newburyport. 978-462-7336. www.firehouse.org.

SYMPHONY BY THE SEA. "A Little Night Music — Serenades and Nocturnes," a string concert featuring works by Mozart, Elgar and Dvorak, Sunday, Nov. 16, 3:30 p.m., at The Governor's Academy. Tickets $30. 1 Elm St., Byfield. 978-465-1763, www.symphonybythesea.org.

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.

SPENCER-PEIRCE-LITTLE FARM. Farm Friends, featuring a different theme, story and craft each week Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. 5 Little's Lane, Newbury. 978-462-2634, www.historicnewengland.org.

POETRY

POWOW RIVER POETS. Powow River Poets monthly reading featuring Robert Clawson and Don Kimball Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. Open mike follows featured readers. Free. Newburyport Art Association Gallery, 65 Water St., Newburyport. www.newburportart.org.

THEATER

AMESBURY PLAYHOUSE. The Valley Players present "High School Musical" through Nov. 30. Amesbury Playhouse Dinner Theater. Performances Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m., dinner, 8:30 show; Sundays, noon dinner and 1:30 p.m. show; and 5 p.m. dinner with 6:30 show; Wednesdays, 6 p.m. dinner, 7:30 show. 194 Main St., Amesbury. Reservations required at 978-388-9444, www.amesburyplayhouse.com.

BYFIELD COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER. The TTS Players present "Annie Jr." Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 14 through Nov. 22, 7 p.m. Matinees Saturday, Nov. 15, 2 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 23, 2 p.m. Central Street, Byfield. 978-360-3975, www.byfieldcac.org or www.tts-players.com.

GEORGETOWN THEATRE WORKSHOP. Georgetown Theatre Workshops opens its 35th season featuring the comedy "Sandbag, Stage Left (or, One Dead Dolly)" Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14 and 15, and Nov. 20 through 22, all at 8 p.m. Tickets $10; $5 for seniors/students on Nov. 14 and 20 only. 22 Pleasant St., Georgetown. 978-352-6367, www.georgetowntheatreworkshop.org.

ETC.

GREEN ENERGY EXPO. Second annual Green Energy and Sustainable Practices Exposition Friday, Nov. 14, 3:30 to 6 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rupert A. Nock Middle School, 70 Low St., Newburyport. 978-462-6680.

PRE-SCHOOL AIRFIELD TRIP. Join staff from the Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm for a tour of Plum Island Airfield and its hanger, museum and airplanes Friday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. For children 3 to 6. Tickets $10 per child/ $7 for Historic New England members. Reservations required. 978-462-2634, www.historicnewengland.org.

TIPTOE THROUGH THE TOMBSTONES. "Flashlight Tours" at Oak Hill Cemetery, State and Brown streets, Newburyport, led by Ghlee Woodworth discussing her upcoming publication, "Tiptoe Through the Tombstones, Oak Hill Cemetery, Volume 1," Friday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 16, 6 p.m.; and Nov. 22 and 23, 6 p.m.

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