By Tara Vocino and Will Broaddus
Informative
TOUR. Experience the architecture of the 17th-century Gedney House, 21 High St., Salem, Saturday, July 5. Guided tours available every hour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission, $5, adults; $4, seniors and students; children, $2.50, and Salem residents, free. Inventories of the house and period maps of Salem provided. www.HistoricNewEngland.org.
EXHIBIT. Ipswich Historical Society is hosting a tour of the 1634 Captain John Whipple House Museum and 1800 Heard House Museums to see period furnishings and Ipswich lace, 54 S. Main St., Ipswich. Also visit current exhibit "Peter Zaharis — Photographer of Ipswich" to see mid-20th century local iconic images. Free to members; $5, non-members for exhibit and one house; $7, both. Open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fridays, noon to 4 p.m., and Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m. www.ipswichmuseum.org or 978-356-2811.
HISTORY. Ipswich Historical Society is hosting 17th-century Saturday, July 5, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Whipple House Museum front lawn, South Green, Ipswich. Free Whipple House tours that day and quilting demonstrations. Heard House tours free to members; $5, non-members. www.ipswichmuseum.org or 978-356-2811.
WAR. Ipswich Historical Society presents the documentary "Women of Revolutionary War Times," about how women survived the war, by Dan Tremblay, Monday, July 7, Appleton Room, Heard House Museum, 54 S. Main St., Ipswich. Brown bag lunch, noon to 1 p.m. Members, free. $5, non-members. www.ipswichmuseum.org or 978-356-2811.
LECTURE. Capt. Jim Sharp, former caption of the Gloucester schooner "Adventure," will share sea adventures as published in his book "With Reckless Abandon," July 9, St. Joseph Hall, 160 Derby St., Salem. Handicapped accessible. www.nps.gov/sama or 978-729-7600.
HORSES. Clinton Anderson will bring his horse training techniques to the Topsfield Fairgrounds, July 5 and 6, 8 a.m. Topics include colt starting, trailer loading, safety in the saddle and advancing riding. Tickets, $25 pre-ordered and for the weekend. Children, free. $50, at the door, www.clintondanderson.net or 1-888-AUSSIE-2.
NATURE. The Trustees of Reservations will host a two-hour guided walk through meadows and historic barns, Waldingfield Road Parking Area, Ipswich, July 13, 3 to 5 p.m. Visit cows during their milking time. Tickets, $5, non-members. $4, members. Age 8 minimum. Pre-register required. needucation@ttorg.org or 978-921-1944, ext. 8815.
Art
EXHIBIT. Marblehead Arts Association sponsors its open public reception of its Annual Member Summer Exhibit of "Personal Favorite," where Marblehead Arts members display art that has significant meaning to them, July 6, 2 to 4 p.m., Hooper Mansion, 8 Hooper St., Marblehead. Public voting on "Personal Favorite" is encouraged.
EXHIBIT. Experimental Art and Gallery Studio brings Laura Rollins: Cool, Blue, Smooth and Creamy to Artist Row, 24 New Derby St. No. 4, Salem. Includes sculptures made of Velveeta cheese. July 4 to 28. Gallery hours Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays, noon to 6 p.m. Artist's reception, July 12, 4 to 7 p.m. ehmankes@comcast.net or 781-439-1540.
EXHIBIT. Erlich Gallery presents three-person gallery "Music in Art," 96 Washington St., Marblehead. Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. Includes pen and ink artist Gary Smith, landscape painter Will Clem and sculptor Tomaszewski. Aug. 2 through September. www.erlichgallery.com or 781-631-1202.
EXHIBIT. The Kensington-Stobart Gallery presents the selling of coastal landscapes, seascapes and classic yacht paintings by maritime artist Julia O'Malley-Keyes, Hawthorne Hotel, On the Common, Salem. Ongoing through July 15. Gallery hours, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. www.KensingtonStobartGallery.com or 978-825-0022.
EXHIBIT. The Salem Arts Association hosts its second annual Peabody Essex Museum exhibit to "Wedded Bliss, The Marriage of Art and Ceremony," titled "Mementos of Celebration," Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square, Salem. July 12 to Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Artwork submission deadline extended to July 8. www.salemartsassociation.org or 978-590-3276.
RECEPTION. Mayor Kimberly Driscoll of Salem will attend the 2008 recipient of grant awards at Salem's Artist Row, July 12, 2 p.m. The Salem Cultural Council awarded $13,290 to 16 local artists, schools and cultural organizations. 978-745-0245.
EXHIBIT. The Salem Arts Association Gallery will present its July exhibit "Selections," which showcases work for new and old association members, July 3 to 27, 24 New Derby St., Salem. Opening reception, July 12, 4 to 7 p.m. Gallery open Thursdays to Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays, noon to 6 p.m. Also, retail selection of member craft, art and jewelry. www.salemartsassociation.org or 978-590-3276.
RECEPTION. Artist Catalina Viejo will host an opening reception of "Letter Collages," Friday, July 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Mimi Gallery, 26 Market St., Ipswich. Sunday, June 29 to July 27. Gallery hours, Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. www.catalinaviejo.com or 978-356-0804.
EXHIBIT. Local artist Kathleen Gerdon Archer will present her latest photographs in "The Mapmaker's Dream," about times of personal transition, at The Avery-Mann Gallery at Gloucester's Rocky Neck Art Colony, July 2 to 6. Artist reception, July 3, 5:30 to 8 p.m. 978-621-1166.
EXHIBIT. Salem native Ron Harrison will display his watercolor paintings in "From Meadows to Marines to Things In-Between," July 9 to Aug. 10, Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayatte St., Salem. Wine and cheese reception, July 11, 7 p.m. Free. 978-744-1831 or www.cornerstonebooks-salem.com.
PEM. Environmental artist Terry Bastian will use visuals to explain the effect of rising sea levels worldwide, main entrance of Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex St., Salem, July 12, noon to 2 p.m., free. Interactive station with maps and scientific predictions. www.pem.org or 978-745-9500.
VIEWING. Wenham painter and sculpture Dolores Reid will display her work on live scenes and landscapes June 30 to July 27, Washington Square Studio, 13 Washington Square West, Salem. Artist's reception, July 10, 5 to 7 p.m. www.washingtonsquarestudio.com or 978-745-5880.
Performance
THEATER. New England Light Opera presents its 6th-Annual Summer Concert Series, Wednesdays, July 9 to 30, 7:30 p.m., The Emerson Center of the Congregational Church, 9 E. Common St., Topsfield. July 9, A Night at the Opera; July 16, Gilbert and Sullivan Night; July 22 and 23, Rising Stars Revue; and July 30, From Vienna to Broadway. Tickets, $9, adults and $5, children and students. Discounts for tables of 4 and 8. Purchase at the door only, 30 minutes prior to show. www.newenglandnightopera.org or 978-887-2045.
PLAY. Summer Theater at Salem closes its 14th season with "Grease," Salem State College, 353 Lafayette St., Salem. July 11, 12, 18, 19 at 7:30 p.m., and July 13 and 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets, $20, general, and $15, seniors. Local actors. www.salemstate.edu/arts or 978-542-6290.
MUSICAL. Marblehead Little Theatre presents "The Last Five Years," July 5, 8 p.m.; July 6, 7 p.m., 12 School St., Marblehead. Couple meets, falls in love, parts, in song. Box office opens one hour before showtime. Tickets, $10, at door; www.m-l-t.org, or 781-9697.
Music
DODGE STREET. Bar and Grill at 7 Dodge St., Salem. July 3, theme night-Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan and Neil Young; July 4, Regressing to Apes, 8 p.m.; July 5, After Witchstock Festival with Tooboku, The Force, Wicker Hollow and Cherry S/T; July 6, Big Shoes 2 Phil; July 7, Open Jam Night; July 8, Fats Hammond; July 9, Orange Nichole, and July 10, Ken Clark. www.dodgestreet.com or 978-745-0139.
WILD HORSE CAFE. At 392 Cabot St., Beverly. July 9, the Michelle Willson Band, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. www.wildhorsecafe.com or 978-922-6868.
BANGKOK PARADISE. At 90 Washington St., Salem. Dennis James and Steve Heck, July 5, 6 to 9 p.m. and The Breezway, 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Jazz Jam, July 6, 6 to 10 p.m.; Steve Hershman, July 7, 7 to 10 p.m. No cover. Thai cuisine served until 11 p.m. and sushi until closing. 978-825-9202.
JAZZ BAND. The Salem Jazz and Soul Festival is looking for talented horn players, college or high school, to play in The Streets of Salem Brass Band. Must rehearse on Saturdays and play on July 4, 8 a.m. to noon; Aug. 10, noon to 3 p.m., and Aug. 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn lively New Orleans-style music. info@salemjazzsoul.com or 508-963-1165.
CONCERT. Music at Eden's Edge will present a chamber music concert, July 8, 2 p.m., Northshore Unitarian Universalist Church, 323 Locust St., Danvers. Free. www.edensedge.org, 978-270-4463.
DEDICATION. Music at Eden's Edge will present a musical reading and tribute by American composer Howard Rovics to the late Gloucester poet Vincent Ferrini, July 11, 8 p.m., Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex St., East India Marine Hall, Salem. Also, July 12, 8 p.m., Endicott College Chapel, 376 Hale St., Beverly. www.edensedge.org or 978-887-9959.
CONCERT. First Church, Wenham will present a concert of American music for violin and voice, including spirituals, July 6, 7:30 p.m., corner of Main and Arbor streets on Route 1A. Soprano Diana Jacklin, North Shore native and European resident, violinist Harmut Ometzberger and pianist Thomas Enmam will perform. Tickets, $20, adults; $15, students. dijacklin@aol.com or 978-768-3252.
OLD SPOT. At 121 Essex St., Salem. Thursdays, Katrin, July 10; Tim Pike, July 17; AJ Edwards, July 24; July 31, Mike and Steve, 7 to 10 p.m. No cover. Sundays July 13, The Carl Ayotte Duo; July 20, Mike O'Connell, and July 27, The Corner House Band, 6 to 9 p.m. No cover. 978-745-5656.
CONCERT. Jah Spirit, a reggae band, will perform tracks from their newly released 10th CD, "Blazin' Up," at Castle Hill, 280 Argilla Road, Ipswich, July 24, 7 to 9 p.m. Over 3,000 people attended last year, breaking the summer music series record. www.jahspirit.com or 978-412-2564.
DELP. Brad Delp Memorial Music Scholarship fundraiser, July 19, at the Vittori-Rocci Post, 143 Brimbal Ave., Beverly, 7 p.m., with music at 8 p.m. with Bob Squires, Santorella Kimball, Warlocks, Night Owls, BeatleJuice, 97 North with the Monks. Joe Holaday, emcee. Reservations for tables of 10 only. Tickets $25 by e-mailing friendsofbrad@gmail.com, or calling Rhonda at 978-774-5614 or visit www.braddelp.org.
CONCERT. Witchstock Concert Series returns to the Salem Willows, July 5, 2 to 10 p.m. at the bandstand, 158 Fort Ave. The day will feature the National Anthem, children's events and local rock from The Willows, Endway, Rogue Heroes, Toobokou, Status Green, The Force, Prospect Hill and Cherry S/T. Free.
MANDRAKE. Bar Bistro, 252 Cabot St., Beverly. Inge Berge, July 22, and Barrence Whitfield and the Savages, July 29, 9 p.m. No cover. 978-922-0663.
CONCERT. Free pops family concert by the Brass Connection at Sundays, Patton Park, Hamilton, July 6, 5 to 7 p.m. Bring blanket and lawn chairs. Thad's Grill will sell hot and cold refreshments. Rain location, Hamilton-Wenham Community House, corner of Route 1A and Asbury Street. www.pattonparkconcerts.org or 978-468-4818.
CAPONE'S. Restaurant at 147 Summit St., Peabody. Lee Hawkins, July 3; Code 51, July 5; July 10, Round About; Wildfire, July 11; Mojo Slim, July 12; Round About, July 17; Cool Change, July 18; July 19, Classmates; Round About, July 24; Hush, July 25; July 26, Soul Mate, and Round About, July 30. $5 cover and proper dress required. 978-927-0520 or www.caponesdining.net.
NSMT
CONCERT. Trumpeter Chris Botti brings his blend of pop and jazz to the North Shore Music Theatre, July 3, 7:30 p.m., 62 Dunham Road, Beverly. Tickets, $42 and $50. Purchase on www.nsmt.org, by calling 978-232-7200, or in person.
PLAY. "Bye Bye Birdie," about our fascination with pop icons, and winner of four 1961 Tony Awards, will come to North Shore Music Theatre, July 15 to Aug. 3, Tuesdays to Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., 62 Dunham Road, Beverly. Also, Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m. Tickets, $77 and $40. Purchase on www.nsmt.org, by calling 978-232-7200, or in person.
GIRLS. "Girl Authority" is about a group of young people with girl power who will sing pop hits at the North Shore Music Theatre, 7:30 p.m., 62 Dunham Road, Beverly. Ages 6 and up. Tickets, $25 and $20. Purchase on www.nsmt.org, by calling 978-232-7200, or in person.
Entertainment
FAIR. St. John's Fair is back, July 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 705 Hale St., Beverly Farms. Community Shop items; used furniture; books; food; and games and rides for children. Profits go toward St. John's outreach programs, which support local charities. 978-922-1632.
OCEAN FEST. Third Annual Swim and Fin OceanFest sponsored by Salem Sound Coastwatch, Saturday, July 19, at Forest River Park, 98 West Ave., Salem. Open water swim races for all ages and levels, kayak race with competitive and touring classes, and nature-oriented activities for the family. With live music, food, games, chair massage and yoga. Festival and parking are free; entry fees for races $25 in advance, $35 at festival. All proceeds to Salem Sound Coastwatch. Rain date Sunday, July 20. www.swimandfin.org or 978-741-7900.
POETRY. "Angels and Awakenings," a poetry show, is featured at Monet's Garden Art Cafe, 7 p.m., 95 Rantoul St., Beverly. Program starts with open mic. Featured poets are Lainie Senechal and Harris Gardner. 978-927-9270 or 617-306-9484.
DISCUSSION. Paul Sherman and Big Screen Boston will profile movies filmed in Boston with critical commentary and movie trivia July 12, 7 p.m., Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette St., Salem. Nominate the worst Boston accent by a non-native actor. Free. 978-744-1831 or www.cornerstonebooks-salem.com.
