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January 14, 2010

North Shore entertainment calendar

Art

"A WORLD WITHOUT PREJUDICE." Children's art exhibit at Peabody Essex Museum, Monday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with 1 p.m. remarks in Atrium. Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with young artists whose "visions of the world without prejudice" were selected for 2010 calendar published by the Anti-Defamation League. Also, "Activist Art Tours and Journaling" at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., for adults and children 9 and up, RSVP by Jan. 15. Honor King with a tour of socially inspired art. Sketch and write a poem in a provided journal, then collage your journal and take it home.

URBAN ELEMENTS. Mixed media work by visual artist Sand T, on exhibit now until Feb. 20, with artist's reception Saturday, Jan. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m., public invited. Dotted patterns formed by luminous and tactile resin droplets over delicate graphite lines, on clayboard¬ saturated with vivid colors. Urban Elements Home and Gift Boutique is at 230 Essex St. in Salem, 978-666-4408, www.urbanelementshome.com.

WINFISKY GALLERY. "Way After Canaletto," Salem State College, Winfisky Gallery, Ellison Campus Center, 352 Lafayette St., from Jan. 19 to Feb. 18. Work by Boston College art faculty Mary Armstrong and Stoney Conley. Artist reception Feb. 3 from 2 to 3 p.m. Gallery hours Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment. Free. 978-542-7890 or www.salemstate.edu/arts.

Benefits

"RIPPLES OF HOPE." Monday, Jan. 18, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Danversport Yacht Club, 161 Elliott St., Danvers. Keynote speaker Glen Hawkes, Ward Brook Center, Rwandans and Americans in Partnership, music by Danvers High School Chamber Singers. $30 per person, $300 per table. Sponsored by Danvers Committee for Diversity. Tickets at 978-777-0001, ext. 3095.

RELAY FOR LIFE. Kickoff Birthday Party, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 6:30 p.m., Peabody City Hall, Wiggin Auditorium, 24 Lowell St., Peabody. Light refreshments, prizes, learn about the American Cancer Society Relay for Life event and its movement to make a world with less cancer and more birthdays a reality. Hear stories of hope from survivors, caregivers and volunteers. www.relayforlife.org/peabodyma, kesperson@comcast.net or debra.rachman@verizon.net, or 978-535-0913.

H1N1 flu clinics

PEABODY. Thursday, Jan. 14, 3 to 7 p.m., Torigian Community Life Center, 79 Central St., Peabody. For residents 6 months and older. First-come, first-served basis, no reservations, no admission before 3 p.m. Free. Children under 18 must be accompanied by parents/guardians. For children under 10 receiving second dose of H1N1 vaccine, documentation of first dose must be provided to ensure proper administration. 978-538-5758.

MARBLEHEAD. Saturday, Jan. 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Marblehead Community Center, 10 Humphrey St., Marblehead. For ages 3 and older. Nasal spray for those who qualify and don't have chronic conditions. 781-631-0212, www.marblehead.org/health or bartletr@marblehead.org.

SWAMPSCOTT. Sunday, Jan. 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Swampscott High School, 200 Essex St., Swampscott. Free. Open to all residents 3 and older. Children 3 to 9 can receive their second dose provided they bring proof their first dose was prior to Dec. 21. 781-596-8864.

Lectures

"VISUAL EFFECTS IN OPERA." "... How They Made Opera in the 17th Century Look like the Movies," Thursday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m., Community House of Hamilton-Wenham, 284 Bay State Road, Route 1A, Hamilton. Speaker series with Glenn KnicKrehm of Constellation Center in Cambridge. In the 17th century, a scene change in an opera performance could take place faster than eye could follow, with vast, realistic landscapes where every leaf in a forest would flutter. Discover how stage machinery and lighting made it happen. 978-468-4818.

"NEUROROBOTICS TO RESTORE ARM FUNCTION IN STROKE SURVIVORS." Wednesday, Jan. 20, 10:30 a.m., North Shore Medical Center, Room D-102-A, 81 Highland Ave., Salem. Guest speaker Ela Lewis on new medical devices that build on advances in neuroscience and robotics to give stroke victims mobility in arms. All welcome, refreshments served. 978-825-6286.

"HISTORY OF INDUSTRIES ALONG THE IPSWICH RIVER." Wednesday, Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m., Ipswich Historical Society, 54 S. Main St., Ipswich. Ipswich High School teacher Scott Jewell on industries that have shared the resources of the Ipswich River. Free to members, $5 nonmembers. Lecture series brochures are available free at many downtown Ipswich locations. 978-356-2811 or www.ipswichmuseum.org.

Magic

LE GRAND DAVID. Le Grand David and his own Spectacular Magic Company, Sunday, Jan. 17, 3 p.m., at the Cabot St. Cinema Theatre, 286 Cabot St., Beverly. Tickets $24 for adults and $14 for children 11 and under.¬ Box office¬ 978- 927-3677¬ or visit www.legranddavid.com.

Music

"CHAMBER MUSIC BY CANDLELIGHT." Sunday, Jan. 17, 4 p.m., Heard House Museum, 54 S. Main St., Ipswich. Cambridge Society for Early Music's Carthage Consort of Viols, playing music from the time of King Henry VIII: by the king himself, court musicians and continental composers who influenced them. Haunting chansons, lively dances, elegant polyphony. Free for students with ID and children under 17, $25 seniors, $30 for general admission at www.csem.org or 617-489-2062. Handicapped-accessible.

CREDO TRIO IN CONCERT. Saturday, Jan. 16, 7 p.m., Phillips Recital Hall at Gordon College, 255 Grapevine Road, Wenham. Chamber music by Haydn, Mendelssohn and Boston-area composer Scott Wheeler. Free, open to the public, ensemble's Boston area debut. 440-774-3658.

DODGE STREET. Jan. 14, Ken Clark (solo piano); Jan. 15, God Awful; Jan. 16, Cocaine Tongue w/Heartbreaker; Jan. 17, Salem Cigarette Machine; Jan. 18, Open Jam Night; Jan 19, Fats Hammond (organ jazz); Jan 20, Toe Jamm featuring Chris Fitz, Ken Clark & Lantz Boyles; Jan 21, Regressing to Apes w/Tokyo Tramps. Live music nightly starting at 9:30 p.m. Dodge Street Bar & Grill, 7 Dodge St., Salem. 978-745-0139 or www.dodgestreet.com.

GULU-GULU. Jan. 14, Jennifer Lewis art opening; Jan. 15, DJ Seth; Jan. 16, Dagmar; Jan. 17, Salem Cycle anniversary party; Jan. 19, David Lynch movie month; Jan. 20, open mike. 247 Essex St., Salem. 978-740-8882.

IN A PIG'S EYE. Jan. 14, Elle Gallo; Jan. 15, Blues jam (4:15 to 7 p.m.); Jan. 17, Peter Fedele (jazz 6 to 9 p.m.); Jan. 18, open mike, Eric Reardon; Jan. 19, Fisherman's Brew Trivia Night; Jan. 20, Dan Vitale and Scaredy Cats; Jan. 21, Larry and the Blues Casters. No cover. 148 Derby St., Salem. 978-741-4436.

MID-WINTER'S NIGHT CHORAL JUBILEE. Thursday, Jan. 14, 7 p.m., First Church Wenham, 1 Arbor St., Wenham. An Acord Food Pantry fundraiser. $5 per person. 978-468-5047.

ROCKAFELLAS. Jan. 14, Spike and Co.; Jan. 15, Search Party; Jan. 16, Jim Bogus Crew; Jan. 17, Elephant Lounge; Jan. 20, North Shore Latin Dance Party. 231 Essex St., Salem, 978-745-2411.

VICTORIA STATION. Jan. 14, open mike; Jan. 15, Lee Harvey; Jan. 17, John Bousquet Quartet. 86 Wharf St., Salem, 978-745-3400.

VILLAGE GREEN. Jan. 15, DJ Scott; Jan.16, Pulse of Boston. 225 Newbury St., Danvers, 978-774-7270.

Etc.

FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP. Thursday, Jan. 14, 7:30 p.m., Masconomet Regional High School, 20 Endicott Road, Boxford. In the large dining hall, for parents of seniors. Sponsored by Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority. Snow date Jan. 19.

MARBLEHEAD CHARTER SCHOOL. Prospective Parent Information Night (adults only), Thursday, Jan. 14, 6 to 7 p.m., 17 Lime St., Marblehead. The Marblehead Community Charter Public School, which serves grades four to eight, is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 academic year. The application deadline is Feb. 15. Everyone is welcome to attend. 781-631-0777.

MYOPIA SLED DOG RACES. More than 60 dog sled teams from across New England will compete in the Myopia sled dog races on Saturday, Jan. 16, and Sunday, Jan. 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Myopia Schooling Fields, 435 Bay Road, Hamilton. An event for the whole family. Free. 617-308-5530.

HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. Saturday, Jan. 16, 12:30 p.m., "Youth Producing Change," and 2:30 p.m., "Crude"; Sunday, Jan. 17, 12:30 p.m., "Afghan Star," and 2:30 p.m., "The Reckoning: The Battle for the International Criminal Court." Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex St., Salem. Documentaries, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, that highlight urgent human rights struggles. Free museum admission. For reservations, call 978-745-9500, ext. 3011. www.pem.org.

HAM AND BEAN SUPPER. Saturday, Jan. 16, 5 to 6 p.m., Second Congregational Church, 35 Conant St., Beverly. Two kinds of home-baked beans, ham, hot dogs, coleslaw, rolls and beverage. Home-baked pies $1.50 per slice. Adults $6, seniors $5, children $2.50. Musical entertainment. Handicapped-accessible. 978-922-3962.

HOLISTIC MOMS NETWORK. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 7 p.m., First Church, Unitarian, 316 Essex St., Salem. Moms and caregivers focused on healthy eating, living. Meeting and interactive workshop with personal chef Alexandra Ricciuti, owner of Beverly-based Green Delicious Cooking Company. RSVPs required and a prepaid $10 materials fee at 781-631-2043, jetsonfood@comcast.net. Parking on the street and in back lot off Route 114. At the church, follow signs to office and ring doorbell.

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