Art
THEORY STUDIO. "Medium Sized Works," now through June 28, at 24 New Derby St. in Salem. Theory, and the other galleries on Artist's Row will hold an artists' reception on June 13 from 4 to 7 p.m.¬ The galleries, all of which are participating in the "Does Size Really Matter?" collaboration, are open Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays noon to 6 p.m.
GAGA GALLERY. Ornamental metalwork by David Burtt, photography by Debby Krim and oil paintings by Richard King through June 21. gagagallery, 459 Humphrey St., Swampscott, 781-596-7596. Gallery hours noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
MARBLEHEAD ARTS ASSOCIATION. Member exhibits by Claudia Kaufman, Cathy Landergan, Leslie Rosenberg and Jerry Wishnow, from Saturday, June 6, to Sunday, June 28, with artist reception Sunday, June 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the MAA, 8 Hooper St., Marblehead. 781-631-2608, www.marbleheadarts.org.
ARTISTS NEW AND OLD. "Historic Interpretation: Contemporary Artists Interpret the Historic Collection," Saturday, June 6, noon to 7 p.m., and Sunday, June 7, noon to 3 p.m., Peabody Historical Society and Museum, Osborne-Salata and Gideon Foster Houses, 33 and 35 Washington St., Peabody. New works by contemporary artists inspired by historic artifacts from Peabody Historical Society collection. Free. 978-977-0514.
ENDCICOTT COLLEGE. Visions in Mixed-Media, expressionistic paintings by Endicott alum Carol Grillo. Presented in new Carol Grillo Gallery, Center for the Arts, Endicott College, 376 Hale St., Beverly. On exhibit through Sunday, July 19, including Endicott's 70th Anniversary and Reunion Weekend, June 4 through June 7. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free and open to the public. 978-232-2655 or e-mail kmoore@endicott.edu.
PICKLEPOT. Friday, June 5, Leah Barrows artist's reception, 6 to 9 p.m. Large-scale paintings; unusual jewelry and writings, combining mythical aesthetics with modern processes, including "The Vampyre Cookbook." Free and open to the public. The Picklepot: A Contemporary New England Craft Gallery, 75 Wharf St., Salem. 978-744 6678. www.picklepot.com.
GALLERY AT GROSVENOR PARK. Marblehead artist K. Jean Fisher's newest paintings at The Gallery at Grosvenor Park from June 6 through July 9, with a reception for the artist on Sunday, June 7, from 3 to 5 p.m. The gallery at 7 Loring Hills Avenue, Salem, at Vinnin Square, is totally handicapped-accessible, and refreshments will be served. 978-741-5700.
DELLA-PIANA GALLERY. Hamilton artists, Susan Otis and Giselle Rein, in a group show at Della-Piana Gallery, 152-R Main St., Route 1A, Wenham. New mixed media work: crosses with bee paper, gold leaf and mica/sand/shell. On exhibit June 6 to July 18; free opening reception Saturday, June 6, 5 to 7 p.m. 978-468-1944.
Benefits
GUEST SPEAKER SUSAN WORNICK. Friends of the Swampscott Public Library, Thursday, June 4, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., 61 Burrill St. Consumer issues and scams, followed by audience questions. With Friends' 40th anniversary cake cutting. Tickets $5, at the library. Wheelchair-accessible. 781-596-8867.
NIGHT OF STYLE AND ART. To benefit the North Shore Arc, fashion show and art exhibit, Thursday, June 4, 6:30 p.m. at Bliss Salon, 165 Pleasant St. in Marblehead. With Champagne and refreshments, music, hors d'oeuvres. Paintings and sculptures on display and for sale from North Shore Arc's ArcWorks. Raffle tickets $10. All proceeds benefit children and adults living with disabilities.781-631-4500.
MULTIFAMILY YARD SALE. Saturday, June 6, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 60 Grover St., Dodge and Essex streets, Beverly. Rain or shine. Donations gladly accepted, will pick up. Proceeds support Citizens for Fiscal Responsibility. 978-922-2017 or 978-808-3117.
SHRED-A-THON. Saturday, June 6, 9 a.m. to noon, First National Bank of Ipswich, 31 Market St., in the parking lot. To benefit the American Red Cross of New England. Bring sensitive and confidential documents and pay a tax deductible $10 per 13-gallon bag or $15 per file box. 978-356-3700.
COMMUNITY RUMMAGE SALE. St. John the Baptist School, Saturday, June 6, 9 a.m. to noon, 19 Chestnut St., Peabody, rain or shine in school gym. Clothing, sporting goods, housewares, etc. at bargain prices. Also, independent vendor will pay cash for gold and silver jewelry, old coins, and watches. Complimentary coffee. 978-531-0444, ext. 340.
RYAL SIDE WINE TASTING. Ryal Side Civic Association hosts, Sunday, June 7, 2 p.m., at Alexander's Wines and Specialties, 246 Elliott St., Beverly. Tickets $10. Visit the regions of wine country. All proceeds will benefit the RSCA Scholarship Fund. Call Joan Gallagher at 978-922-5107.
MOULTON GOLF TOURNAMENT. St. Mary Star of the Sea School's Mary Moulton Golf Tournament, Monday, June 8, noon registration, Beverly Golf & Tennis Club, 134 McKay St. Beverly. Florida-style scramble. $135 per person includes greens fee, cart, player gifts, catered dinner and prizes. Dinner only is $30. Contact Rick Kelley at 978-922-1966 or r-kelley@comcast.net, or Anna Bertini at 978-998-6848 or bertini@stmarystarschool.org.
FLORENCE COBB COFFEE. Emmerton House in Salem on Wednesday, June 10, with book sale and raffle. Proceeds benefit the Outreach Committee of the Woman's Friend Society, which provides living quarters to women students and supports various charities. 10 a.m. to noon, at 12 Hawthorne Blvd., suggested donation $5. 508-932-0110.
BOOK SALE. Thursday, June 11, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Topsfield Public Library, 1 S. Common St. 978-887-1509. To volunteer to sort or sell books, contact Emily Cain at ecain6@msn.com.
Magic
LE GRAND DAVID. And His Own Spectacular Magic Company, Sunday, June 7, 286 Cabot St., Beverly, 3 p.m. Ticket prices are $24 adults, $14 for children 11 years old and under. For complete information on all "Le Grand David" performances, call 978-927-3677 or visit www.legranddavid.com.
Music
BANGKOK PARADISE. Rock, funk and reggae at 90 Washington St., Salem. June 4, The Brooklyns, Erinn Brown; June 5, Fraction of Infinity; June 6, Mother Ton and The Movement; 978-825-9201.
CAPONE'S. Restaurant at 147 Summit St., Peabody. June 4, Round About; June 5, Lee Hawkins; June 6, White Lightning. $5 cover and proper dress required. 978-927-0520 or www.caponesdining.net.
"CARL RAYMOND AND COUNTRY FRIENDS." Country, blues and classic rock at Post 227, American Legion Middleton, 69 River St., every Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. Requests and audience participation welcome. 978-777-2711. No cover.
CORO STELLA MARIS. "Medieval, Modern, Minimal," Friday, June 5, 8 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 385 Essex St., Salem. 13th century masses anonymous Missa Caput, works of Arvo PÃ*rt, Hilary Tan, Abbie Betinis and Patricia van Ness, Renaissance works by Alleotti. $15, $10 students and seniors, at door or 617-625-1857 or www.corostellamaris.org.
DODGE STREET. June 4, Ken Clark (piano); June 5, Dead Rhetoric, Melt, Heart of Stone and Mortuus Ortus; June 6, Gunz of Rowdy; June 7, Salem Cigarette Machine; June 8, Open Jam Night; June 9, Fats Hammond (organ jazz); June 10, Toe Jamm featuring Chris Fitz, Pete Tentindo, Ken Clark & Lantz Boyles; June 11, Guerilla Head. 7 Dodge St., Salem. 978-745-0139. All shows 9:30 p.m.
DON CARR PERFORMANCE CENTER. Andrea Capozzoli, Berklee College teacher, jazz, rhythm and blues. Sunday, June 7, 6 to 8 p.m. 13 Rear Main St., Peabody. All ages. Tickets $12 at door, $10 in advance. 978-531-9262.
EDGEWATER CAFE. June 5, Los Sugar Kings; June 6, TBA. 155 Washington St., Salem. 978-740-4669.
GULU-GULU. June 4, art opening, Greg and Judi Orfanos, Chris Jenkins, jazz; June 5, Radio Scotvoid; June 6, Salem State Alumni Beer Crawl; Mary Lou Lord; June 8, Gulu game night; June 9, 1960s satire movie night; June 10, open mike. 247 Essex St., Salem, 978-740-8882.
IN A PIG'S EYE. June 4, TBA; June 5, afternoon blues jam; June 7, jazz w/. Henley Doglas Jr. and guests 6 to 9 p.m.; June 8, open mike w/. Lisa Marie and Dominic; June 10, Matt McKay; June 11, Adam Antzcak. No cover, 148 Derby St., Salem. 978-741-4436.
MERRIMACK VALLEY CONCERT BAND. Tuesday, June 9, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Cable Gardens, 126 County Road, Ipswich. Broadway tunes, patriotic music, marches, dance music, more. Variety of music for listening, humming or singing along, and dancing. Bring chairs. 978-499-0464.
MUSIC AT EDEN'S EDGE. "At the Heart of June," Saturday, June 6, 7:30 p.m., Willowdale Estate, 24 Asbury St., Topsfield. Emerging artist debut by Wesley Christensen, works by John Williams, Poulenc and Messiaen. 978-468-4818.
ROCKAFELLAS. June 4, Country Music; June 5, Greg Burns Band; June 6, Wildfire; June 10, North Shore Latin Dance Party. 231 Essex St., Salem. 978-745-2411.
SIXTY2 ON WHARF. Qwill, singer/songwriter, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. During Sunday brunch, 62 Wharf St. (Pickering Wharf), Salem. No cover. 978-744-0062.
VICTORIA STATION. Al and Barb Boudreau and guest performer, Sunday jazz series concerts, every Sunday at 5 p.m. 86 Wharf St., Salem. $5. 978-745-3400.
Reading
DEAHN BERRINI. Local author will read from her novel, "Milkweed," at Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette St., Salem, on Saturday, June 6, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Set in Ipswich and Salem, story of a returning Vietnam War veteran and his family. Part of Cornerstone's continuing Local Author Showcase series. 781-596-0922.
BARNES & NOBLE. Saturday, June 6, 1 p.m., Kristin Bierfelt, "The North Shore Literary Trail," on local literary talents; Tuesday, June 9, 7 p.m., Diane Darling, author of "The Networking Survival Guide." 210 Andover St., Peabody, behind the Northshore Mall. 978-573-3261.
KATHERINE HOWE. Author of "The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane" reads at Abbot Public Library meeting room, Wednesday, June 10, at 6:30 p.m. Written by Marblehead author whose ancestors were accused witches in Salem, "The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane" travels between the trials in the 1690s and a modern woman's story of mystery and discovery. 235 Pleasant St., Marblehead, 781-631-1481.
Recreation
BENEFITS OF REGULAR EXERCISE. Thursday, June 4, 6:30 p.m., Manchester Public Library, 15 Union St. With Sharon Gonick, physical therapist and rehabilitation manager from Northeast Senior Health Improve upon already existing wellness program, or how to resume exercise safely. Register at 978-526-2017.
ADVENTURE DEPT. OPEN HOUSE. Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sterling YMCA, 254 Essex St., Beverly. Free opportunity to experience 200-yard zip line, rock wall and high elements, with staff guidance. 978-927-6855, ext. 1232.
5K RUN, 1 MILE WALK. Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m., Gordon College, 255 Grapevine Road, Wenham. Benefit for children with disabilities in Africa. $25 beforehand, $30 onsite. Contact Cynthia Bauer at 410-456-2311.
Theater
"SWINGING VICTORY." A 1940s-type USO show featuring an alumni cast, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, in the Callan Theatre on Lafayette Street. Part of Salem State's alumni weekend activities which will focus on honoring its veterans. 978-542-7530.
Tours
ALEXANDER KNIGHT HOUSE. Reproduction construction, Saturday, June 6, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ipswich Historical Society, Whipple House, 1 South Village Green, Ipswich. Demonstration by woodwright Jim Whidden and architect Mat Cummings. 978-356-2811.
NATHANIEL FELTON HOUSE TOURS. Saturday, June 6, noon, 1 and 2 p.m., 47 Felton St., Peabody. Free. Tours of one of the first homes on Mount Pleasant, occupied by Felton family for 250 years, including defenders of accused in witch trials. Visitors may also visit petting zoo and farm stand at Brooksby Farm. In conjunction with Seventeenth Century Saturdays. 978-977-0514, www.peabodyhistorical.org.
Etc.
"AGING WITH DIGNITY, ADVANCED DIRECTIVES." Thursday, June 4, 4:30 p.m. registration, 5 to 6 p.m. program, Bertram House, 556 Humphrey St., Swampscott. A Community/CEU program sponsored by Right at Home, In Home Care and Assistance and Hospice of the North Shore. Free, registration with Lynne Nieman at 978-744-5151 lineman@rightahtomemass.com.
FARM STEWARD INFORMATION SESSION. Thursday, June 4, 6:30 p.m., Appleton Farms, 219 County Road, Ipswich. For teens 15 to 17; public interpretation of the agricultural, natural and cultural resources of Appleton Farms, and assisting with ongoing farm operations. 978-356-5728, ext. 15.
JAZZ BALL DANCE LESSONS. Thursday, June 4, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Ipswich Historical Society, 54 S. Main St., Ipswich. Prepare for the 375th Jazz Ball at Castle Hill with dance lessons from Jim Moon. $10/lesson per person, or three lessons for $25. $5/members. Lemonade and cookies served. 978-356-2811.
WINDRUSH FARM'S FAMILY FESTIVAL. Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine, 30 Brookview Road, Boxford. The farm day serves as an open house for Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation and includes live music, barnyard games and animals, horse and pony rides, hayrides, and more. 978-682-7855. $5 parking fee.
GRAVESTONE WORKSHOP. With Brenda Sullivan of Gravestone Girls, Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. to noon, 54 S. Main St., Ipswich, Appleton Room, move to High Street Cemetery. 978-356-2811.
HAZARDOUS WASTE. City of Peabody Household Hazardous Waste Day, Saturday, June 6, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Department of Public Services, 50 Farm Ave., Peabody. Maximum of 25 gallons or 25 pounds. Contractors may not use Household Hazardous Waste Day to dispose of materials. List of accepted materials at 978-538-5926 or 978-536-0600, or www.peabody-ma.gov.
MANGA DRAWING. Workshop, Saturday, June 6, 2 p.m., Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex St., Beverly. With Andy Fish, for teens 12 to 18, paper, pencils art erasers provided. Registration required at 978-921-6062.
"TEA RECEPTION." Cancer survivors' celebration, Sunday, June 7, 2 p.m., New England Homes for the Deaf, 154 Water St., Peabody. The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life in Peabody honors cancer survivors with a speaker from Relay and a special guest speaker from the ACS. Free. RSVP to Deb Rachman, debra.rachman@verizon.net 978-535-0913, or Andrea Titlebaum, atrelaypeabody@yahoo.com, 978-998-2873, or Karen Esperson esperson@lexmark.com.
"YOUR AGING PARENT.SDRq Monday, June 8, 7 p.m., Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main St., Peabody. Lecture by Trish Crean of Hospice of the North Shore on resources for and means of caring for an aging parent. Registration required at 978-531-0100, ext. 10, or www.peabodylibrary.org/adults.
SDLqGETTING IT DONE." Promoting the Development of Executive Functions Skills at Home and at School, Monday, June 8, 7 to 9 p.m., Salem Academy Charter School, 45 Congress St., Salem. The Parent Advisory Council of Salem Academy Charter School workshop. Strategies on effective management of time, tasks. Open to the public. 978-745-0545 or 978-777-3584.
"ENHANCE FUNDING FOR NONPROFITS." Tuesday, June 9, noon, Beverly Council on Aging, 90 Colon St., Beverly Community Council annual meeting. Panel of experts on maximizing grant funding in current economy. Free. RSVP at 978-921-6017 or fwetterl@nhs-healthlink.org. Lunch available for $10; brown-baggers welcome.
"HOW TO GET YOUR NEWS IN THE NEWSPAPER." Workshop, Wednesday, June 10, 9 to 11 a.m. at The Salem News, 32 Dunham Road, Beverly. Led by Publisher Karen Andreas and Editor David Olson, session will offer information for writing press releases, pitching stories, and general tips for working with the newspaper. Free, space limited; register by calling Robyn Day at 978-338-2504 or e-mailing rday@salemnews.com.
HISTORY OF THE COOKBOOK. Wednesday, June 10, 7:30 p.m., Collins Room, Ipswich Public Library, 25 N. Main St. Free, with Joseph Carlin. 978-356-6648.
TOPSFIELD LIBRARY FRIENDS. Wednesday, June 10, 7 p.m., 1 S. Common St. meeting and potluck dinner, new volunteers needed and welcome. Or contact Gretchen Rehak (gwrehak@verizon.net) to volunteer.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS. Open House, North Shore Cape Ann Medical Reserve Corps, Thursday, June 11, 4 to 7 p.m., Danvers Senior Center 25 Stone St., Danvers.¬ Volunteers will receive badges; new volunteer recruitment. www.nscalert.org.
DANCE LESSONS. Thursday, June 11, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Ipswich Historical Society, 54 S. Main St., Ipswich. Prepare for the 375th Jazz Ball at Castle Hill with dance lessons from Jim Moon. $10/lesson per person, or three lessons for $25. $5/members. Lemonade and cookies served. 978-356-2811.
