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. "Bridges" exhibit and retrospective of posters celebrating past gallery exhibits in celebration of gallery's second anniversary. 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. 47 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-4434, www.chaseandlunt.com.
CHURCHILL GALLERY. Featuring the oil collection of local painter Robert Scott Jackson and dream-like oils by Shannon Richardson. 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.
FIREHOUSE CENTER GALLERY. Paintings and drawing by abstract expressionist Lorna Ritz through Sept. 7. Reception on Saturday, Aug. 23, 3 to 7 p.m. Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 1 Market Square, Newburyport. 978-499-9931, http://firehouse.org.
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. "Sea and Stone" featuring works by Michael Cunliffe Thompson and Jane Sydney through Aug. 6. "Big Works," large paintings by Cheryl Dyment, Jay Stone, Eva Hoffman, Betty Pogor, Jennie Page, Margery Jennings, Jim Collins, Sara Demrow-Dent, Lully Schwartz, Tina Fazio Lewandowski, Rosalie Sidoti-Iacono, Mike Thompson, Paula Estey, Darlene Furbush Oulette, Debra Bore and Lynda Kodwyck, through Aug. 6, in the Hartson Gallery. "Making an Impression: 10 Printmakers" a variety of printmaking by Susan Jaworski Stranc, Barbara Nachmias-Kedesdy, Mary Arthur Pollak, Glenn Szegedy, Mary Tuttle, Mary Carolyn Webber, Muriel Angelil, Linda Germain, Christine Riccardi, and Charlotte Roberts, through Aug. 6. Reception Saturday, July 26, 7 to 9 p.m. 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. Lobby for the Arts exhibit featuring works by Provident Bank employees and families through Aug. 8. Reception Thursday, July 31, 5:30 to 7 p.m., at the main office, 5 Market St., Amesbury. Exhibit also at Route 110, Amesbury, branch. 978-388-0050, 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.
WICK'D KOOL. "Living By the Sea" by Peg McIntosh through Aug. 14. Wick'd Kool Gallery and Gift Shop, 15 Friend St., Amesbury. 978-388-9909 or e-mail wikdkool@gmail.com.
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.
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. Alan Fraser Saturday, July 26, 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. Death and Taxes Saturday, July 26, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., $5 cover; Parker Wheeler's Blues Party featuring Ricky "King" Russell and Danny Banks Sunday, July 27, 7 to 11 p.m., $7 cover; flamenco guitarist Steven Spungin, in the main bar Tuesday, July 29, 8 to 11 p.m.; Greg Coles' Latin dance party Tuesday, July 29, 6:30 to 10 p.m., $15 cover; Hoot Night with Chad Verbeck Wednesday, July 30, 8:30 to 11 p.m., no cover; The Divorced and Kings Highway Thursday, July 31, 8 p.m., $5 cover. 13 Middle St., Newburyport. 978-465-8008, http://thegrog.com.
LICORICE & SLOE COMPANY. Marty Dunphy Saturday, July 26, 7 to 10 p.m.; Kristine Malpica, Sunday, July 27, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. No cover. 21 Middle St., Newburyport. 978-499-8327, www.licoriceandsloe.com.
POWOW RIVER GRILLE. Demijon Music Clan Sunday, July 27, noon to 3 p.m. 33 Main St., Amesbury. 978-388-2300, www.powowrivergrille.com.
WOBBLY POP. The Elle Gallo Band Saturday, July 26, 9 p.m. to midnight. No cover. 3 Central Ave., Salisbury. 978-462-7543, www.wobblypop.com.
FAIRS
VEASEY MEMORIAL PARK. Fine Craft and Artisan Fair, featuring paintings, photography, bead work, jewelry, ceramic works, raffles and refreshments for sale, Saturday, July 26, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Free admission. 201 Washington St., Groveland. 978-521-9345, www.veaseypark.org.
FESTIVALS
ANNUNCIATION CHURCH. Greek Food Festival featuring homemade Greek entrees and pastries Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27. Hours: Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 7 Harris St., Newburyport. 978-465-5757, www.annunciationgoc.com/home.htm.
FILM
THE SCREENING ROOM. "Jellyfish" in Hebrew with English subtitles, through July 31. Show times: Saturday, 4:45, 6:45 and 8:45 p.m.; Sunday, 5:30 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 31, "Forgetting Sarah Marshall." Show times daily except Monday, 7 p.m. 109 Main St., Amesbury. 978-388-6555, www.cinemapub.com.
FUNDRAISERS
KITCHEN TOUR. The Newburyport Elementary School PTO hosts its eighth annual Newburyport Kitchen Tour featuring 14 unique kitchens in Newburyport Saturday, July 26, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Advance tickets $12 at B&G Cabinet, Souffles, Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and Pottery Isle, all in Newburyport; day of tickets $15 at Souffles and some kitchens. Rain or shine. Call Rosemary Turgeon, 978-462-1928.
LECTURES
JABBERWOCKY. The leader of the Masai in Kenya, Patrick Paptit, will speak Sunday, July 27, at 2 p.m. The Tannery, 50 Water St., Newburyport. 978-465-9359, http://jabberwocky.booksense.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. Museum tours offering a glimpse of historical Georgetown Sunday, July 27, 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.
MUSIC
AMERICAN LEGION PARK. Georgetown Summer Concert Series featuring Darby Tench and Alan Schneider Sunday, July 27, 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.
CENTRAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Summer Organ Concert featuring local organists Frances Burmeister, Michael Hamill, Robert Littlefield and Barbara Owen Saturday, July 26, 7:30 p.m. 14 Titcomb St., Newburyport. 978-465-0533, www.centralcongregationalnewburyport.org.
FOREST RETREAT. "Early Music Concert" featuring French soprano and soloist Anne Azema and lutenist Joel Cohen Saturday, July 26, 7 p.m. Advance tickets $15, call 978-465-3935; tickets at door $20. Jacalyn Bennett's Forest Retreat, 52 Rogers St., West Newbury. 978-465-3935, www.odonatavillage.com.
MAUDSLAY ARTS CENTER. New Orleans' The New Black Eagles Jazz Band Saturday, July 26, 7 p.m., patio seats $20, lawn seats $18, children under 12 free. 95 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport. 978-499-0050, www.maudslayartscenter.org.
SALISBURY BEACH. Saturday Night Sock Hop featuring Gary Francis Saturday, July 26, 7 p.m. www.salisburychamber.com.
VEASEY MEMORIAL PARK. Summer concert featuring the Carla Ryder Band with opening act Adam Mendonca Band Saturday, July 26, 5 to 8 p.m. Rain location is Veasey Great Hall. Free shuttle from St. James and St. Patrick churches from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. 201 Washington St., Groveland. 978-521-9345, www.veaseypark.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.
MAUDSLAY STATE PARK. Evening Stroll Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., meet at 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 at 4 p.m. through Aug. 10. Tickets $8 adults, $5 seniors. Maudslay State Park, 76 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport. 978-465-2572, www.theaterintheopen.org.
ETC.
FIREHOUSE. "New Works Festival" accepting full-length, 10-minute plays through Aug. 8. No entrance fee. 1 Market Square, Newburyport. 978-462-7336, www.firehouse.org.
FOREST RETREAT. "Findhorn and European Ecovillages," a slide show narrated by Frances Edwards, Sunday, July 27, at 2 p.m. Advance tickets $15, call 978-465-3935; tickets at door $20. Jacalyn Bennett's Forest Retreat, 52 Rogers St., West Newbury. 978-465-3935, www.odonatavillage.com.
MERRIMACK RIVER. Blues Cruise featuring jazz vocalist Shirley Lewis and Sweet Willie D Saturday, July 26, 7 p.m. Advance tickets $32 at Captain's Fishing Parties, Plum Island Point and Dyno Records, both in Newburyport; tickets day of cruise $36. 978-462-9630, www.newburyportbluescruise.com.
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