Newburyport
Visit home interiors on our walking tour, and see and learn about many more buildings along the way! Newburyport's rich colonial architectural history has been well preserved over the centuries, including First Period, Georgian, and Federal buildings. Join us to tour a great collection of these historic homes! Space is limited. This is a one-time-only...
Belleville Congregational Church
Celebrate Juneteenth in Newburyport with Crys Matthews, rising star of social justice music-makers Already being hailed as “the next Woody Guthrie,” Nashville resident Crys Matthews is among the brightest stars of the new generation of social justice music-makers. She is made for these times and, with the release of her new, hope-fueled, love-filled social justice...
M / N Contemporary Art Gallery is now showing "Refraction". Refraction: "the bending of a ray of light", inspiration for visiting artist Luanne E Witkowski’s mixed-media work and visiting artist Jennifer K Brown's ceramic sculptures. Owner-artist Rebecca Anne Nagle explores movement through light and Vanessa Michalak expresses light within her plein air paintings. Come join...
Hammond Castle Museum
This year, we’re transforming the experience and embracing Hammond Castle’s stunning outdoor setting. Arrive a half hour early to enjoy a pre-show, seaside refreshment from the cash bar as the orchestra warms up with the purchase of a Premier seat. Or, arrive a bit later and purchase a blanket from the Museum Shop, or bring...
The Cut
8/11/24 All Ages (Under 18 must be accompanied by a parent. 18 & over must have Positive. I.D). 7:00pm doors / 7:45pm start General Admission Seating, $15 The filmmaker, Shep Abbott will be in attendance for a Q & A following the film. In 2015, we began production on "Gloucester Speaks” in advance of our...
Pigeon Cove Circle
Join lovers of Cape Ann’s unique landscape for an entertaining evening of “Quarry Stories” brought to life by ten exceptional presenters, who will share recollections of the vivid scenery, hard lives, daily adventures, and creative spirit of a bygone era, defined by granite and the sea. Martha Fox, Rosalie Hughes, Monica Lawton, Chris Leahy, Peter...
Pigeon Cove Circle
Gloucester singer Michael O'Leary, who describes himself as a "singer, song-searcher, and tunesmith," has been delving into the history of the quarries and dory fishing on Cape Ann and will treat us to songs based on a variety of poems by and about quarry workers and fishermen, set to original music. The evening includes a...
The Cut
IT'S HUNGER ACTION MONTH (SEPTEMBER)! IT'S FASHION WEEK! IT'S TIME TO HELP CONNECT OUR NEIGHBORS TO GOOD, HEALTHY FOOD. Recognize Hunger Action Month at the Second Glance, Thrift Store of The Open Door, Fashion Show on Sunday Sept. 8. Doors open at 6:30pm. Show starts at 7:00pm. Funds raised will support local hunger-relief programs of...
Wenham and Topsfield, MA
Visit several historic home interiors on our bus tour, and see and learn about many more buildings and their histories along the way! The towns of Wenham and Topsfield for much of the 19th century were still very much characterized by agriculture. But a new turnpike, the railroad, and the Civil War created new opportunities....
Belleville Congregational Church
Enjoy the energy and mirth of a Quebecois Saturday night kitchen party as this award-winning progressive string band returns to Belleville. Le Vent du Nord is a driving force of the Quebec progressive folk movement, as well as a leading group in the revival of traditional music in Quebec. Since its founding in 2002, it...
Highland Cemetery
What better time than twilight in October to grab a flashlight and join us for a walk through the historic Highland Cemetery. To add to the intimacy and atmosphere of darkness, many epitaphs are easiest to read by flashlight. Join noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth, a 12th generation Newburyport native for a nighttime stroll...
The Governor’s Academy
Join us for a full day Conferece on Newburyport and the China Trade, 1844-2024: Commerce, Diplomacy, and the Arts in the Years of the Dragon. In 1843, Caleb Cushing of Newburyport resigned from the U.S. Congress to become America’s first commissioner to China. He arrived in China with four American warships, laden with gifts including...
