Lifestyle

CALENDAR


Published: November 19, 2009

ART AND GALLERIES

AMESBURY LOBBY FOR THE ARTS. "Watercolors" by Ann Jones through December. Lobbies of The Provident Bank's Amesbury branches, 5 Market St. and the corner of Route 110 and Main Street. 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.

BARBERRY POTTERY. Fall Studio Art Show of ceramics, paintings and weaving featuring 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 Long Way Home through Sunday 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. Chase & Lunt Insurance, 47 State St., Newburyport.

CHURCHILL GALLERY. "Moving Memories," an exhibition of new works by Shannon Richardson, through Sunday 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. "Finely detailed wooden sculptures by Richard Colburn through Sunday, 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 Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Hours: Tuesday through Sunday and Monday holidays, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 978-462-9998, www.massaudubon.org.

KAYA. Paintings by Mary Baker, through Dec. 31. 41 State St., Newburyport. www.marybakerart.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.

OMEGA POINT ARTISTS COOPERATIVE. 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.

PROVIDENT BANK, NEWBURYPORT: Holiday Showcase featuring works by Newburyport artists Stephen Bentley, Alan Bull, Linda Dahlberg, P.J. Goddard and Peg McIntosh through Sunday, Jan. 10. Lobbies of The Provident Bank's Newburyport branches at 66 Storey Ave. and downtown at One Merrimac Landing. Reception Friday, Nov. 20, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 66 Storey Ave., Newburyport. 978-225-1401.

PROVIDENT BANK, SEABROOK. "Natural Nature," photographs by Neil and Elana Santerre of Fremont, N.H., through January. Provident Bank's Seabrook office, 1 Provident Way. 603-760-1501.

SOLO SHOW. "Come Home for the Holidays" featuring the paintings of Christine Molitor Johnson of Amesbury, formerly of Newburyport, through December. Reception Friday, Nov. 20, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Carry Out Café, 155 State St., Newburyport.

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.

THE TANNERY. "Celebration of Local Artists," featuring sculpture, painted furniture, photography, pottery and more by 12 local artists, Saturday Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Tannery marketplace, 50 Water St., Newburyport.

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 Saturday 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.

AUTHORS/READINGS

GEORGETOWN LIBRARY. Author Stephen Puleo will discuss his best-seller, "The Boston Italians," Saturday, Nov. 21, 10:30 a.m. Tickets $10. Georgetown Peabody Library, Lincoln Park, Georgetown. 978-535-5360, 978-352-2587.

PEOPLE'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Newburyport's Ghlee Woodworth will sign copies of her new book, "Tiptoe Through the Tombstones, Oak Hill Cemetery, Vol. I," Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 64 Purchase St., Newburyport.

THE BOOK RACK. Local author Ed B. Ridolfi Sr. will discuss and sign copies of his debut novel, "Sweet Justice," Saturday, Nov. 21, 3 p.m. Proceeds donated to The Dorothy B. Ridolfi, RN, Endowment Fund for Oncology Nursing Education at Mass General Hospital in Boston. 52 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-8615, www.bookrackbookstore.com

CHILDREN/FAMILIES

JOPPA FLATS. Get acquainted with reptiles and amphibians from around New England at a presentation and demonstration on Saturday, Nov. 21, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. For children ages 5 and up. Cost: $12, $10 members for adults; $8, $6 members for children. Children must be accompanied by adults. One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. 978-462-9998, www.massaudubon.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 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. The Stimulantes, Saturday, Nov. 21, 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 Brad Faucher, Sunday, Nov. 22, 6 to 9 p.m. No cover. 44 Merrimac St., Newburyport. 978-465-3811, www.glennsrestaurant.com.

THE GROG. Soul Robot Thursday, Nov. 19, 8 p.m., $3 cover; Duty Free Band Friday, Nov. 20, 9 p.m., $5 cover; Third Man High Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 p.m., $5 cover; guitarist/vocalist Joe Mack joins Parker Wheeler' Blues Party Sunday, Nov. 22, 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. Mamadou High Energy West African World Fusion band benefitting the Pendulum Project Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 p.m.; 21-plus show, tickets $30; www.mamadou.com. 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, www.theporttavern.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. Artty Raynes Friday, Nov. 20, 8 to 11 p.m.; Mike Tinkham Saturday, Nov. 21, 8 to 11 p.m. 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.

TUPELO MUSIC HALL. Shawn Colvin Friday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m., $55. 4 Oceanfront North, Salisbury Beach. 603-437-5100. www.tupelohallsalisbury.com.

COMEDY

THE BARN PUB AND GRILLE. Triple headliner performance with Bob Niles, Paul Nardizzi and Mike Prior Friday, Nov. 20, 8:30 p.m. Tickets $15. 5 Ring St., Amesbury. 978-388-8700. www.thebarnpub.com.

TUPELO MUSIC HALL. Night of Comedy featuring Jon Rineman, Brad Mastrangelo and Kenny Rogerson, Saturday, Nov. 21, 8 p.m.; $15. Stand-up comic Gallagher, Friday, Nov. 27, 8 p.m.; tickets $35/$40. 4 Oceanfront North, Salisbury Beach. 603-437-5100. www.tupelohallsalisbury.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

SCREENING ROOM. "A Serious Man" through Thursday, Nov. 19. "Pirate Radio" starting Friday, Nov. 20, through Dec. 3. Show times Fridays, 6 and 8:45 p.m.; Saturdays, 3:15, 6 and 8:45 p.m.; Sundays, 4:45 and 7:30 p.m.; Mondays through Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 82 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-3456, www.newburyportmovies.com.

STAGE TWO. "Julie & Julia" starting Friday, Nov. 20. 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.

MUSEUMS

BARTLETT MUSEUM. The 1870 Italianate schoolhouse is one of Amesbury's 15 "treasures." Features prehistoric artifacts from the Colonial, Federal and Victorian eras, a natural history room, an original school room and a carriage shed. 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. 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.

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

AMESBURY PLAYHOUSE. Rhythm and blues nights with Motown Dave and Friends Thursdays, 7 to 11 p.m., starting Nov. 26. Admission $5; cash bar and appetizer/dessert menu available. 194 Main St., Amesbury. 978-388-9444. www.amesburyplayhouse.com.

CAT IN THE CRADLE COFFEEHOUSE. Boston folk pop singer/songwriter Michelle Lewis and acoustic singer Ian Fitzgerald Friday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m. Admission $5. 7 Central St., Byfield. 978-463-3335, www.byfieldcac.org.

FRIDAYS IN NEWBURYPORT COFFEEHOUSE. FINCH Coffeehouse featuring Newburyport's Justin Quinn & Band Friday, Nov. 20; doors open at 7 p.m., performance at 8 p.m. Tickets $15. First Religious Society, Unitarian Universalist, Parish Hall, 26 Pleasant St,, Newburyport. 978-465-5767, www.finchcoffeehouse.org.

MISSION OAK GRILL. Ugandan singer/songwriter Kinobe and his Soul Beat Africa crew featuring traditional and contemporary African and world music Saturday, Nov. 21, 8 p.m. Tickets $22.50. 26 Green St., Newburyport. www.drinkwaterproductions.com.

WOMENSONG. WomenSong and A Joyful Noyse present a fall concert of baroque music featuring choral and early instrumental works Saturday, Nov. 21, 8 p.m. Tickets $10. All Saints Episcopal Church Parish Hall, Route 113, West Newbury. www.womensong.org.

THEATER

ACTORS STUDIO. "Fall Shorts" in collaboration with Gloucester Blackburn Theatre featuring short plays by local playwrights with local actors and directors, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20 and 21, 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 22, 5 p.m. Tickets $15, $12 students. The Tannery, 12 Federal St., Newburyport. 978-465-1229, www.newburyportacting.org.

AMESBURY PLAYHOUSE. The Valley Players presents the 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.; matinee Thursday, Nov. 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.

FIREHOUSE CENTER FOR THE ARTS. Joe DiPietro's "Over the River and Through the Woods" Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20 and 21, 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 22, 3 p.m. Tickets $20, $18 members. Market Square, Newburyport. 978-462-7336. www.firehouse.org.

ETC.

HOLIDAY SHOPPING NIGHT. Newburyport Mothers Club annual Holiday Shopping Night featuring more than 25 vendors Thursday, Nov. 19, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mission Oak Grill, 26 Green St., Newburyport. www.newburyportmothers.com

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