BOOK READINGS/SIGNINGS/DISCUSSIONS
DAYTIME BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP. The group will meet at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, at the Beverly Public Library to discuss "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller. New members are welcome. Registration is not required, and copies of the book are available. 32 Essex St., Beverly. 978-921-6062.
CHILDREN/FAMILIES
BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY. Event will be Saturday, March 8, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at North Shore Technical High School, 30 Log Bridge Road, Middleton. Features Easter egg hunt, photographs with the Easter Bunny, crafts, and a 50/50 raffle. $3 for children 10 and under; $6 for guests older than 10. Proceeds will support the freshmen and senior classes. Tickets may be purchased at North Shore Tech in advance or at the door. 978-762-0001, ext. 295 or 978-762-0001, ext. 243.
"PRE-SCHOOL MUSIC WITH DARA." The musical will take place on Friday, March 7, at 10:30 a.m. at the Beverly Farms Library, 24 Vine St., Beverly. For children ages 2–5 years old. No registration is necessary. 978-921-6066.
CLASSES/LECTURES
MARBLEHEAD'S ARCHITECTURE. The lecture series, "Houses and Homes in a Seaport Town: Marblehead's Rare Architectural Legacy," presented by Judy Anderson, continues on Tuesday, March 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. with the topic, "17th century architecture and colonial construction techniques." The fee for the series is $40 for members and $60 for nonmembers. Admission to individual lectures is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Marblehead Museum and Historical Society's Galleries, 170 Washington St., Marblehead. 781-631-1768.
MONDAY MORNINGS LECTURE SERIES. On Monday, March 10 Ipswich architect Bob Weatherall presents "The Evolution of New England Barn Architecture," Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex St., Beverly. Coffee and tea are served at 9 a.m., and the program begins at 9:30 a.m. Free and open to the public. No registration is necessary. 978-921-6062.
NORTH SHORE JEWISH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE. On Sunday, March 9, at the Peabody Marriott, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., a day devoted to sharpening the skills of leaders and future leaders in the Jewish community. Conference is sponsored by the Jewish Federation of the North Shore and presented by The Ringel Group of Washington, D.C. $18 includes presentations, light breakfast, dairy lunch and snacks. Online registration. www.jewishnorthshore.org.
PEABODY HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Frank Shirley, author of "New Rooms for Old Houses: Beautiful Additions for the Traditional Home," at the Fire Museum on Sunday, March 9, at 2 p.m. Shirley will discuss how to renovate an historic home while preserving the charm and integrity of the original structure. 38 Felton St., Peabody. Members free, nonmembers $3. 978-977-0514.
SALEM HISTORY SOCIETY. Monthly meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, at the Cornerstone Bookstore, 45 Lafayette St., Salem. Abaigeal Duda, museum educator, will present "A Little Salem Ship in a Large National Context: Salem's Connection to the Gold Rush." 978-744-1831.
WORLD WAR II COURSE. "World War II in History and Film: On the Human Front," a seven-week course led by Dr. Donald Ostrowski, lecturer in the Division of Continuing Education at Harvard University, begins Saturday, March 8. Course is at the Salem Athen¾um, 337 Essex St., Salem. Open to the public. $155 for members; $175 for nonmembers. 978-744-2540.
CLUBS
CAPONE'S. Round About, Thursday, March 6; Coopers Escape, Friday, March 7; Wildfire, Saturday, March 8. $5 cover on Fridays and Saturdays. 147 Summit St., Peabody. 978-977-0520.
DODGE STREET BAR AND GRILL. Cherry S/T (rock), Friday, March 7; The Winstons (rock), Saturday, March 8; Big Shoes 2 Phil (jazz/rock), Sunday, March 9; Open Jam Night, 8:30 p.m., Monday, March 10; Fats Hammond (organ jazz), Tuesday, March 11; Orange Nichole, Spike Emerson Society, Wednesday, March 12; The Divorced, Thursday, March 13. Live entertainment every night starting at 9:30 p.m. 7 Dodge St., Salem. 978-745-0139 or www.dodgestreet.com.
LANDING RESTAURANT AND PUB. Grateful Ted, Friday, March 7; Guy Ford Band, Saturday, March 8; Musician's Night, Thursday, March 13. Pub and restaurant open seven days from 11:30 a.m. Pub features plasma TV, casual dress, no cover. Weekend entertainment from 8:30 p.m. in The Pub. 81 Front St., State Street Landing, Marblehead Harbor. 781-639-1266.
MANDRAKE BAR BISTRO. Grateful Ted, Open Mike, Sunday, March 9; Jazzmen, Monday, March 10; Red Hot Pokers, Tuesday, March 11. Music starts Sundays at 7 p.m. and Mondays and Tuesdays at 9 p.m. No cover. 252 Cabot St., Beverly. 978-922-0663.
RED ROCK BISTRO. 141 Humphrey St., Swampscott. Music every Thursday through Sunday, no cover and no reservations required. 781-595-1414.or.www.redrockbistro.com.
ROCKAFELLAS. Last Laugh, Thursday, March 6; Acme Music, Friday, March 7; New Life, Saturday, March 8; Jazz Brunch, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, March 9; North Shore Dance Lessons, Wednesdays. Music starts at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays; 9:15 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. 231 Essex St., Salem. 978-745-2411.
SPORTS CONNECTION. Disc jockey Carlos, Thursdays through Saturdays, 9 p.m., 9 Park St., Beverly. 978-922-1995.
THE OLD SPOT. Larry Lee Lewis, Sunday, March 2; Preacher Jack, Thursday, March 6; The Carl Ayotte Duo, Sunday, March 9; The Jen Kearney Trio, Monday, March 10. Sunday night bands play from 6 to 9 p.m. The New Thursday night.performance is from 7 to 10 p.m. Monday night bands play from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. No cover. 121 Essex St., Salem. 978-745-5656.
THE WILD HORSE CAFE. Chris Stovall Brown with Madeleine Hall, Wednesday, March 12. Bands play from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. No cover. 392 Cabot Street, Route 1A, Beverly. 978-922-6868 or www.wildhorsecafe.com.
DANCE
LATIN DANCE. Wednesdays, 7 to 10:30 p.m. intermediate salsa lesson, 7 to 7:45 p.m.; basic Latin dance lesson, 7:45 to 8:30 p.m. Lessons and party, $15 cover. Party only, $10. Students, $5. No partner necessary. Rockafellas, 231 Essex St., Salem. 617-620-3022.
LINE DANCING. The Polish Club in Danvers will host beginners line dancing Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Cost $7. 12 Cheever St., Danvers. 978-774-9815.
SQUARE DANCE. The Calvary Episcopal Church will host square dancing Wednesdays. Beginners: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.; more advanced dancers: 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Cost $5. Casual dress. No partner needed. Holton and Cherry streets, Danvers. 978-774-8159.
MUSIC
CELTIC CONCERT. Trad Irish Music, Wheels of the World, and Snowdonia Irish Step Dancers on Saturday, March 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the Community House of Hamilton and Wenham, 284 Bay Road, Route 1A, South Hamilton. Tickets are $15; students and seniors $12. 978-590-8909 or www.communityhouse.org.
CHORUS NORTH SHORE. "An American Choral Quilt: Music by American Composers" including "Chichester Psalms" by Leonard Bernstein and "Peaceable Kingdom" by Randall Thompson, music by Copeland and more on Saturday, March 8, at 8 p.m. at Our Lady of Hope Church, Linebrook Road, Ipswich and Sunday, March 9, at 3 p.m. at First Parish Church, 225 Cabot St., Beverly. Tickets are available at the door or online. $20 general admission; $17 seniors/students; children under 12 are free. 978 356-3807 or www.chorusnorthshore.org.><p>
PIANO RECITAL. The Adams Foundation Piano Recital Series will begin on Saturday, March 8, at 7 p.m. in Phillips Recital Hall, Gordon College, 255 Grapevine Road, Wenham. The series brings pianists of international caliber to chamber music venues throughout the United States. Tickets are $25. 978-867-3400 or www.gordon.edu.
ME & THEE COFFEEHOUSE. Cliff Eberhardt with special guests The Laws, Friday, March 7, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead, 28 Mugford St., Marblehead. All shows start at 8:30 p.m., with doors opening at 8 p.m. $16 cover charge. www.meandthee.org.
NORTH SHORE PIANO TEACHERS' GUILD. A piano recital will be presented on Sunday, March 9, at Second Congregational Church of Beverly, 35 Conant St., Beverly. Students of piano teachers from the North Shore Guild will be presented in the afternoon recital beginning at 1:30 p.m. Students from early levels to advanced levels of music will be performing. Free and open to the public. 978-927-6105 or www.nspianoguild.org.
ETC.
CLAY DREAMING POTTERY STUDIO. Pottery classes for children and adults and is suitable for the beginner to the more experienced potter alike. Learn wheelthrowing, handbuilding and glazing. 978-927-1414. 95 Rantoul St., Beverly.
ECHO PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL. Storytellers, dancers, musicians and performing artists representing the native cultures of Alaska, Hawaii, Cape Verde and Massachusetts will take part in the 8th Annual New Trade Winds/ECHO Performing Arts Festival at the Peabody Essex Museum on Saturday, March 8, at 2 p.m. Admission is free with general museum admission, adults $15, seniors $13, students $11. East India Square, Salem. 978-745-9500
FREE DREAM INTERPRETATION. Dreams Made Clear will present free dream interpretation and spiritual readings on Saturday, March 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette St., Salem. 978-744-1831 or www.cornerstonebooks-salem.com.
"HAUNTED PLACES AND TALES." Local evidence of ghosts and energy in the Salem and North Shore areas is scheduled by appointment at 7:30 p.m., every Thursday at SATV Salem. $6 admission to the program. Call to reserve seats. Handicapped-accessible. 978-777-2711.
PLANETARIUM SHOWS. "Larry Cat in Space" will take place at 7 p.m. and continue through March 14. Part of the "Friday Nights Under The Stars" planetarium shows at the Dunn Planetarium, 64 Cabot Road, Danvers. Tickets on sale at 6:45 p.m. $2.50 each. A tour of the night sky with music, science, stories, and other topics of current interest about outer space. 978-774-1801.
REHEARSALS. The Chorus North Shore's June concert rehearsals will begin on Monday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Room of Ipswich High School. New members accepted to prepare for the Saturday, June 8, concert at Gordon Chapel. Entitled "Creation Concert," the performance will include Haydn's "Creation" and other works highlighting the Earth. www.chorusnorthshore.org.
13TH ANNUAL MANN EVENT. On Saturday, March 8, from 6 to 11 p.m. at Victoria Station Restaurant, Pickering Wharf, Salem. Features silent auction, raffles, and buffet dinner. Tickets are $20 each in advance, two for $35 or $25 at the door. Auction items include two Salem State College Speaker Series tickets to Bill Belichick, April 30; four Bruins vs. Candiens tickets, March 20; two spring ski trips, includes bus and lift ticket; and weekend campsite at a Jellystone Park. 978-740-3246.
FILM
HERITAGE FILMS. "Women of Revolutionary Times," Tuesday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. SATV, 285 Derby St., Salem. Telephone registration required as seating is limited. $5. 978-777-2711.
SALEM FILM FEST. The eight-day event showcases the work of filmmakers from all over the world, through today. Purchase all-access seven-day badges, three-day passes, single-day tickets or individual admission to the film presentations, discussions, parties and festival events. Filmmakers will be present at the screening for a question and answer session and for discussions afterwards. All activities will be held at CinemaSalem, 1 East India Square, and various locations in Salem. www.salemfilmfest.com.
SALEM HISTORY. "Ghost Stories of England," a film and photo program for all ages, Saturdays. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., SATV Studios. Last show at 2:15 p.m. Attendees may choose two other programs: 'Salem 1630-1800 History' or 'Olde Cemeteries and Tombstones.' All shows about 30 minutes. Reservations recommended. Cost $5, under 6 free. 285 Derby St., Salem. Call Dan Tremblay, 978-777-2711.
GALLERIES AND ART
ART SHOW. "It's Getting Hot in Here," through April 5. Montserrat College of Art Gallery, 23 Essex St., Beverly. Gallery hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 12 to 5 p.m. 978-867-9604, www.montserrat.edu/galleries.
CALADAN GALLERY. The gallery will exhibit a 24-person online juried exhibition entitled, "Transforming Matter," through April 9. Visit the Web site at www.caladangallery.com and view 24 hours a day. 978-979-8922.
DANVERS ART. Art association features paintings, handmade jewelry and fine crafts by local artists. Hours: Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. 105 Elliott St., Danvers. 978-777-8501.
ERLICH GALLERY. One-person show, "Oil Paintings by Anthony Thompson," through March. Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. 96 Washington Street, Marblehead. 781-631-1202 or www.erlichgallery.com.
GALLERY 228. Photography, oil paintings and urban landscape prints by Glenn Scott and David Sturtvant. 228R Cabot St., Beverly.
KENSINGTON-STOBART GALLERY. Maritime painter John Stobart's limited-edition prints: "New York East River Arrival" circa 1884; "Charleston Loading Cotton Alongside the Exchange," circa 1820; and "Grand Bankers Returning Home." Featured artist, North Shore's Ray Crane, will exhibit new works of surrounding seashores typically radiating a quiet calm and tranquility reminiscent of days gone by through present day. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Hawthorne Hotel, Salem Common, Salem. 978-825-0022.
MARINE ARTS GALLERY. Exhibit, "Marine Art Paintings of the Past and Present," featuring Roy Cross, member of the Royal Society of Marine Artists, Richard K. Loud, Terry Bailey, member of the Royal Society of Marine Artists, John Stobart, Jeff Weaver, Cindy Procious, Emile Gruppe and Jack L. Gray. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 135 Essex St., Salem, 978-745-5000, www.marineartsgallery.com.
MATTHEWS GALLERY. Extensive collection of jewelry, handbags, hats, clothing and art. 67 Seaview Ave., Marblehead. 617-460-1022.
MONTSERRAT COLLEGE OF ART. "Dream On," new work by Barbara Moody, will be exhibited in the Schlosberg Gallery through March 20. Presented along with 10 smonotypes created during her sabbatical last fall, the colorful pieces investigate the formal relationships between color, visual texture and design. 23 Essex St., Beverly. 978-921-4242.
PEOPLE POWERED DESIGNS. An experimental pilot program that integrates art, environmentalism, and communities, creates "Loop," focusing on the accumulation of cans of unused paint that collect in our closets and garages. The color created in this mixture will be on display through April 5. Gallery hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. 23 Essex St., Beverly, 978-867-9604.
PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW. Salem Arts Association Members will present their 2008 Member Photography Show, "Camera: Art and Craft," through today. Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment. Free. Salem State College, Winfisky Gallery, Ellison Campus Center. 978-542-7890.
REDBRICK ART CENTER. "Water — Contemporary Views of the Subject" is Redbrick's Annual Members Exhibit. The exhibit will be on view at Redbrick Galleries through March 15. Gallery hours are Tuesday though Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 95 Rantoul St., Beverly. 978-927-5615.
RIVER GALLERY. An exhibition of Caleb Stone's work will be on display at the gallery through March 9. Included in this exhibition are works of oil on canvas. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. 4 Market St., Ipswich. 978-356-1559 or www.rivergalleryipswich.com.
SCHLOSBERG ALUMNI GALLERY. Presents "Corn Dogs, Blue Ribbons & the American Pastoral: Photographs by Meg Birnbaum." Gallery is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. 23 Essex St., Beverly. 978-921-4242, ext. 1319.
TEACHING EXHIBIT. "Teaching Matters!" exhibit will be on display through July 28 in the Halle Library Archive and Museum Gallery at Endicott College, 376 Hale St., Beverly. Exhibit is free and open to the public, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 978-232-2257.
THE GALLERY AT GROSVENOR PARK. The gallery will host an exhibit by Salem artist Bob Fraser through April 2 at Vinnin Square, 7 Loring Hills Ave., Salem. Gallery hours: weekdays, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; weekends, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 978-741-5700.
TIME WARNER GALLERY. 'Works on Paper" will be featured through March 10 at LynnArts. The show highlights artists from throughout the Greater Boston area and presents images ranging from photography to collage and from abstract to representational. 25 Exchange St., Lynn. 781-598-5244 or www.lynnarts.org.
WASHINGTON STREET. Fine art photography featuring rotating exhibits. 34 Front St., Salem. 978-744-0669.
WATERCOLOR SHOW. Rockport artist Phyllis Kaplan will open a show of her watercolors at the Peabody Library through April 5. 82 Main St., Peabody. www.kaplangallery.com.
MUSEUMS
ARCHIVE AND MUSEUM EXHIBIT. "Teaching Matters!" exhibit will be on display through July 28 in the Halle Library Archive and Museum Gallery, Endicott College, 376 Hale St., Beverly. Features objects, photographs, paper ephemera and an interactive computer program. Free and open to the public, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 978-232-2257.
BEVERLY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM. "Beverly and the American Revolution" and "Beverly Bank: An Early American Bank." Tuesday, and Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m; Wednesday, 1 to 9 p.m. 117 Cabot St., Beverly. 978-922-1186.
ELIZABETH CASSIDY FOLK ART MUSEUM. "Celebrating the Art of Peabody's Past and Present," a collection of folk art, needlework, pottery and more, presented by the Peabody Historical Society. Open the first and third Sunday of the month, noon to 3 p.m. Free. 33 Washington St., Peabody. 978-977-0514 or www.peabodyhistorical.org.
HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES. Site includes the House of the Seven Gables (Turner-Ingersoll Mansion) that inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel, his birthplace and other historic houses, Colonial Revival gardens designed in 1909 and costumed interpreters retelling the stories of the mansion's families. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 54 Turner St., Salem. $11; $10 seniors; children age 5 to 12, $7.25. 115 Derby St., Salem. 978-744-0991.
MARBLEHEAD MUSEUM. A new exhibit, "The Art of Coupling" will be featured through May 15 at the Marblehead Museum Galleries, 170 Washington St., Marblehead. Memberships and donations may now be made online through the Museum's Web site. www.marbleheadmuseum.org.><p>
NEW ENGLAND PIRATE MUSEUM. Guided tour of pirate ship and cave with stories and artifacts. Combination ticket available with the Witch Dungeon Museum and the Witch History Museum. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 274 Derby St., Salem. 978-741-2800 or www.piratemuseum.com.
PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM. Stage Idols, Japanese Kabuki Theater, will be featured at the museum through Jan. 25, 2009. East India Square, Salem. 866-745-1876 or www.pem.org.
PHILLIPS HOUSE. Historic England's Phillips House will be open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with tours every half hour. Former home of the Phillips family in the early 20th century with family artifacts, Federal-era furniture, and antique automobiles. Admission $5, $4 seniors/students, $2.50 children 6 to 12. Chestnut Street, Salem.
SALEM MARITIME. National Historic Site operated by the National Park Service. Free 18-minute film on the Golden Age of Salem, "To the Farthest Port of the Rich East," every 30 minutes. U.S. park rangers lead tours of the 1819 Custom House, the 1762 Derby House and the 1672 Narbonne House, and the Friendship, a full-sized replica of a 1797 merchant vessel. 193 Derby St., Salem. Tours $5 adults; $3 children and seniors. 978-740-1660.
SALEM WAX MUSEUM. Self-guided tour based on witch trials of 1692 and Salem maritime history with activity area where visitors create souvenirs. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 288 Derby St., Salem. 978-740-2929.
SALEM WITCH MUSEUM. Dramatic look at Witch Trial of 1692 with lighting and narration. "Witches: Evolving Perceptions" examines evolution of word 'witch' from pagan times to present and the witch hysteria of 1692. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Admission $7.50, $6.50 seniors, $5 children. Washington Square, on Salem Common, Salem. 978-744-1692.
SALEM WITCH VILLAGE. Tour developed by Salem's witch community talks about origins of real witchcraft to modern-day practices and beliefs. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 282 Derby St. (rear), Salem. 978-740-9229.
SPELLBOUND. The Spellbound Museum features authentic supernatural curios and oddities from around the world. Open daily at 10 a.m. 190 Essex St., Salem. 978-745-0138.
WITCH DUNGEON MUSEUM. Features continuous live shows, re-enactment of a witch trial from the original transcripts of 1692 and guided tours of the dungeon. Combination ticket available with the England Pirate Museum and the Witch History Museum. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 16 Lynde St., Salem. 978-741-3570 or www.witchdungeon.com.
WITCH HISTORY MUSEUM. Live presentation of the witch trial stories of 1692 followed by a guided tour featuring life-size scenes depicting these stories. Combination ticket available with the England Pirate Museum and the Witch Dungeon Museum. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 197-201 Essex St., Salem. 978-741-7770 or www.witchhistorymuseum.com.
THEATER
MONET'S GARDEN CAFÉ. "That Fading Scent: a Seditious Comedy About Women and Aging," Friday, March 7, at 8 p.m. at Monet's Garden Café, 95 Rantoul St., Beverly. The one-woman show will be performed by nationally acclaimed storyteller and actress Judith Black. Admission for dinner and show, $28. Cash bar. 978-927-9270.
THE NORTH SHORE PLAYERS YOUTH GROUP. "A Musical, The Bard is Back," written by Stephen Murray, will be performed on Saturday, March 8, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 9, at 2 p.m. at the Hogan Regional Center Auditorium, 6 Hathorne Circle, Danvers. Tickets are $10 at the door. 978-750-4842 or www.northshoreplayers.org.
AUDITIONS
COMEDY AUDITIONS. RJ's Comedy Express is seeking local comedic talent for upcoming open mike and comedy nights in the Merrimack Valley and Southern New Hampshire. Call Raymond Poirier, 603-382-0445 or 603-793-3725. Mail tapes to 12 Auburn St., Plaistow, N.H.
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