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November 19, 2009

North Shore entertainment calendar

Art

TOPSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY. Through November, grandmother and granddaughter exhibit of oil paintings by Maureen Petrie and drawings by Yanyun Xiao are on display during library hours. Library hours are Monday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday, noon to 5 p.m. 978-887-1528.

KENSINGTON-STOBART GALLERY. Ongoing limited-edition prints by maritime painter John Stobart, and pieces by local and regional artists. Gallery at the Hawthorne Hotel, Salem Common, 978-825-0022. Gallery hours: 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.

WILL BARNET. Artist's reception, Thursday, Nov. 19, 5 to 7 p.m., Heftler Visiting Artist Gallery, Center for the Arts, Endicott College, 376 Hale St., Beverly. For show of figurative prints on exhibit until Dec. 22. www.endicott.edu/centerforthearts or 978-232-2655.

"SMALL WORKS." Exhibit of more than 20 local artists at Arabella Gallery Holiday Open House on Saturday, Nov. 21, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. An artists' reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at Pickering Wharf, 63A Wharf St., Salem. 978-740-9500 or www.arabellagallery.com. Admission and parking free, handicapped-accessible.

MONTSERRAT COLLEGE OF ART. "Upstream: Diane Ayott," Schlosberg Alumni Gallery, until Dec. 19, 23 Essex St., Beverly. www.montserrat.edu.

PAULA BEAULIEU. Open Studio and Show of artwork by Paula Beaulieu, Saturday, Nov. 21, and Sunday, Nov. 22, 1 to 5 p.m., 2 Emerald Ave., Salem. The show titled "Journeys" features paintings of Paula's recent travels in the United States and abroad, as well as journeys of the imagination. 978-744-8550 or www.connectwithyourcreativity.com.

Benefits

DANCE MARATHON. Friday, Nov. 20, 6 p.m., Masconomet High School field house, 20 Endicott Road, Boxford. Students dance all night to raise money. Tickets to event are $5. Participating dancers receive community service hours. www.tritowncouncil.org or 978-887-6512. Students interested in participating in the dance marathon should contact their class adviser or student liaison directly.

TOGETHER AGAINST HUNGER. Friday, Nov. 20, 7 to 11 p.m., Knights of Columbus on the Common, 94 Washington Square East, Salem. Fundraiser for Salem Alliance of Food Pantries, entertainment by Lexington Street Band, raffle, battle of the pizza shops. Donations of canned goods accepted. Tickets $25 at the door or www.northshorenetworking.org.

HAM AND BEAN SUPPER. Saturday, Nov. 21, 5 to 6 p.m., Second Congregational Church, 35 Conant St., Beverly. Featuring two kinds of home-baked beans, ham, hot dogs, cole slaw, rolls, beverage. Home-baked pies $1.50 per slice. Adults $6, seniors $5 and children $2.50. With musical entertainment. Building is handicapped-accessible.

NSUW ROCKS. The North Shore United Way Rocks, Saturday, Nov. 21, 7:30 to 11 p.m., Mansion at Turner Hill, 3 Manor House Lane, Ipswich. Proceeds support the North Shore United Way's annual campaign to support local agencies that help children and families. With the Jen Thayer Band playing blues, funk, rock, soul. Cash bar and hors d'oeuvres. Casual attire. $25 per person. Sign up at www.nsuw.org. 978-922-3966.

Fairs

BOSTON ARTISTS ENSEMBLE. Friday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m., Phillips Library Auditorium, Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex St., Salem. Quartet plays Beethoven, Wolf, Dvorak. Tickets at 617-964-6553 or www.BostonArtistsEnsemble.org.

DANE STREET CHURCH. Fair, Saturday, Nov. 21, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 10 Dane St., Danvers. Old-fashioned church fair with holiday crafts, homemade baked goods, silent auction, used books, toys, jewelry and white elephant items. Also enjoy breakfast or lunch at the snack bar.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IN BEVERLY. Holiday fair, Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 221 Cabot St., Beverly. Homemade crafts, knitted items, baked goods, country store. Silent auction with Celtics, Patriots, Bruins tickets, gift certificates, artwork, themed baskets. Raffle. Breakfast and luncheon with fish chowder, barbecue, chili available. Children's games with prizes, photos with Santa. White elephant room, collectibles, commercial crafters. For a full schedule, visit www.fbcbeverly.org or call 978-922-3295.

MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Holiday Fair, Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2 Dane St. at Cabot Street, Beverly. Bake table with variety of homemade goods. Gifts, silent auction, white elephant table. Lunch with corn chowder (with or without shrimp) and sandwiches. Christmas decorations, plants. 978-927-1066.

FIRST CHURCH SWAMPSCOTT CONGREGATIONAL. Let It Snow Holiday Fair, Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 40 Monument Ave., Swampscott. Silent auction, white elephant sale, lunch, antiques, prepared frozen meals, gently used clothing boutique, handmade gifts, baked goods, furniture and a visit from Santa. In its 163rd year. Free, handicapped-accessible. www.thefirstchurch.org or 781-592-6081.

FRANCO-AMERICAN CLUB. Holiday Craft Fair and Grandma's Attic, Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Beverly Franco-American Club, 44 Park St., Beverly. Jewelry, handmade crafts and food. 978-922-1950.

ST. PETER'S CHURCH. Holiday Fair, Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Peter's Church, Ocean and Hale streets, Beverly. Chowder, baked goods, holiday gifts, decorations and crafts. 978-922-3438 or www.stpetersbeverly.org.

SCANDINAVIAN FAIR. Saturday, Nov. 21, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Community Covenant Church, 33 Lake St., Peabody. With baked goods, country store, attic treasures, imported Scandinavian goods, crafts, quilted items, knit goods and grabs for children. Lunch will also be served. 978-535-5321.

CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW. Saturday, Nov. 21, Snowflake Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Church of St. Andrew, 135 Lafayette St., Route 114. Holiday fair with gift items from area vendors and craftspeople. 781-631-4951.

TEMPLE B'NAI ABRAHAM. A holiday fair, Sunday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Temple B'nai Abraham, 200 E. Lothrop St. Free. Vendors will offer blankets, purses and jewelry; kids' Judaica and stationery; toys, handbags, scarves and fine art; organic items; soaps; and Tupperware, and Emily Sper will sign books. Light fare will be available for purchase. 978-927-3211.

Magic

LE GRAND DAVID. "An¬ Anthology of Stage Magic," Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis St., Beverly,¬ Friday, Nov. 27, at 2 p.m. Tickets $24 adults, $14 children 11 and under.¬ 978-927-3677¬ or www.legranddavid.com.

Music

BANGKOK PARADISE. Nov. 19, DJ Agent 3; Nov. 20, Sad Marvin; Nov. 21, Luch Poppies. Live rock, funk, reggae from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Darq, a goth/industrial club night, every second and fourth Saturday; jazz jam every Monday night from 7 to 10 p.m. 90 Washington St., Salem.

CAPONE'S. Nov. 19, Round About; Nov. 20, Brandy; Nov. 21, Wildfire. 147 Summit St., Peabody. $5 cover, proper dress required. 978-977-0520.

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.

DODGE STREET. Nov. 19, Chris Fitz (blues/rock); Nov. 20, El Rancho & 138; Nov. 21, Guided by Wires; Nov. 22, Salem Cigarette Machine; Nov. 23, Open Jam Night; Nov. 24, Fats Hammond (organ jazz); Nov. 25, Toe Jamm featuring Chris Fitz, Pete Tentindo, Ken Clark & Lantz Boyles. Live entertainment nightly. 7 Dodge St., Salem. 978-745-0139. All shows 9:30 p.m.

GULU-GULU. Nov. 19, Matthew Giufre art opening; Nov. 20, DJ Noel Show; Nov. 21, Dr. DK; Nov. 25, open mike. 247 Essex St., Salem. 978-740-8882.

IN A PIG'S EYE. Nov. 19, Dan Vitale, 9 p.m.; Nov. 20, blues jam, 4:15 p.m.; Nov. 23, Bobby Ledger, 9 p.m.; Nov. 25, Brian Croad, 9 p.m. No cover. 148 Derby St., Salem. 978-741-4436.

"MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE." Jourdan Urbach, 17-year-old violinist, Sunday, Nov. 22, part of "Make a Joyful Noise! Healing the World Through Music and Dance," at Congregation Shirat Hayam, 2 p.m. Dances of Universal Peace will perform dance circles that honor the spiritual traditions of the world. M.C. Jordan Rich. All proceeds to Children Helping Children. Tickets in advance $15 general, $10 students/seniors, $25 preferred. At door, $20 general, $15 student/senior. marylou@shirathayam.org or 781-599-8005.

NORTHSHORE YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. Thanksgiving Concert, Sunday, Nov. 22, 3 p.m., First Church Ipswich, 1 Meeting House Green, Ipswich. Music of Haydn, Mussorgsky, Rimsky-Korsakoff and more. Requested donation for Thanksgiving Basket Project. 978-986-2055.

ROBIN ROBERTS. Traditional songs, ballads and stories from England, Ireland, Scotland and America; performing with her daughter Caitlin Langstaff, Saturday, Nov. 21, First Universalist Church, 211 Bridge St., Salem, 8 p.m. $10 seniors, students, those under 21, $15 adults. 781-598-5305.

ROCKAFELLAS. Nov. 20, Wildfire; Nov. 21, Acme; Nov. 25, Safety. 231 Essex St., Salem, 978-745-2411.

TRADITIONAL CHORAL EVENSONG. Sunday, Nov. 22, 6:30 p.m., Christ Church of Hamilton and Wenham, 149 Asbury St., Hamilton. With director of music and organist John Russell. 978-468-4461.

VICTORIA STATION. Nov. 19, Open Mic Night, 8:30 p.m.; Nov. 20, Julie Dougherty; Nov. 21, Erin Brown; Nov. 22, Cindy Paelland and Judy C.; Nov. 23, Stump trivia, 8 p.m. 86 Wharf St., Salem, 978-745-3400.

Readings

JEWISH BOOK MONTH. Thursday, Nov. 19, dessert and coffee 7 p.m., Jewish Community Center, 4 Community Road, Marblehead, $15, with novelist Chris Bohjalian, author of "Skeletons at the Feast;" Sunday, Nov. 22, Brunch 10:30 a.m., Jewish Community Center, $18, with Joe Kahn, co-author of "Last Lion: The Fall and Rise of Ted Kennedy." 781-631-8330, ext. 132, or jccns.org.

PERRY GLASSER. Author's reading, Thursday, Nov. 19, 5 p.m., Salem State College, Enterprise Center, Room 106, Central Campus, 71 Loring Ave., Salem. Coordinator of Salem State College Professional Writing Program, Professor Perry Glasser reads his newest work in progress, "Riverton Noir." Free. 978-542-6515.

CORNERSTONE BOOKS. Saturday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m., "Boston Noir," with Russ Aborn, Dana Cameron and Lynne Heitman. In the latest addition to the Akashic Noir series, Boston Noir features atmospheric crime stories (Dennis Lehane edits the collection and has a story in it), set in various Beantown neighborhoods. 45 Lafayette St., Salem. www.cornerstonebooks-salem.com or 978-744-1831.

School open houses

GLEN URQUHART SCHOOL. Thursday, Nov. 19, 9 to 11 a.m., 74 Hart St., Beverly. 978-927-1064 or www.gus.org.

Theater

FALL SHORTS. Nine short plays prepared by nine student directors with a cast and crew of more than 50 students, Nov. 19, 7 p.m. Gordon College, Barrington Center for the Arts, 255 Grapevine Road, Wenham. Free. 978-867-4751.

"THE ARISTOCATS." Thursday, Nov. 19, Friday, Nov. 20, and Saturday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m., Memorial Theater, 502 Cabot St., Beverly. Presented by North of Boston Arts Center. Suggested donation for adults $15; seniors and children under age 10, $10. 508-331-2733 or www.thenobac.org.

"AN EVENING WITH IVES." Danvers High School Academy Theatre Society performs Six Short Comedies by David Ives on Thursday, Nov. 19, through Saturday, Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 22, at 2 p.m. in the DHS Armento Auditorium, 60 Cabot Road. Tickets are $12 and $10 for students and seniors. Purchase reserved seats at www.ticketstage.com/dhs or buy at the door.

"FOOLS." Neil Simon tale of a town cursed to be idiots and a teacher who must undo the spell. Salem State College, Mainstage Theatre, 352 Lafayette St., Salem. Nov. 19 to 21 and Dec. 3 to 6. Evening performances at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 general and $10 students and seniors at 978-542-6290 or www.salemstate.edu/arts.

"THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL." Drama by Horton Foote, presented by The Mugford Street Players, Nov. 20 to 22, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m. The Firehouse Theatre, 12 School St., Marblehead. Tickets for students and seniors $18, general admission $20. Reservations at 781-631-9106.

Etc.

AFTER-SCHOOL EXPLORATIONS AND STORYTELLING. Thursday, Nov. 19, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. For children ages 6 to 10. Parents welcome. Hear the story "The Young Man and the Crow," discover how Native Americans first grew corn, beans and squash. Learn about corn and harvest festivals. Look for nuts, seeds and other food animals store for winter. Create Native American harvest festival game. Advance registration required at 978-887-9264. $9 per child, $7 Mass Audubon members).

LEATHERWORKERS OPEN HOUSE. Peabody Leatherworkers Museum, Thursday, Nov. 19, 5 to 7 p.m., 205 Washington St., Peabody. Open house for former tanners and finishers; those who worked in the industry are invited to walk down memory lane, and all are welcome to join them. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free to the public. www.peabodymuseums.org or merrittkirkpatrick@gmail.com.

"BEST FRIENDS/WORST ENEMIES." Friendship Development, Popularity and Social Cruelty in Childhood, Thursday, Nov. 19, 7 to 9 p.m., Gordon Room, Peabody Institute Library, 15 Sylvan St., Danvers. DanversCares Parent Enrichment Series presents Dr. Michael Thompson on the social development of boys. With author signing. 978-777-8932, ext. 2213, or pegsallade@danvers.org.

BOOK SWAP. Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to noon, St. Peter's Church, 24 St. Peter's St., Salem. Sponsored by Salem Recycles, to promote reuse and recycling of books and other media items. Drop off books at St. Peter's Church on Friday, Nov. 20, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. 978-619-5679.

TURKEY TUNE-UP. Association of Great Neck 5K Turkey Tune-up, Saturday, Nov. 21, 9:30 a.m. walkers, 10 a.m. runners, Great Neck Playground, 128 Little Neck Road, Ipswich. 5K road race and fitness walk around Great Neck. Registration on race day 8:45 a.m. at the playground. Proceeds to Association of Great Neck Scholarship Fund. Register with Scott Coles at 978-356-7836.

DROP-IN CRAFT. Thanksgiving Drop-In Craft, Saturday, Nov. 21, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 14 Union St., Hamilton. Children's room. All ages welcome, no registration necessary; free and open to the public. Bring a nonperishable food item to donate to the Acord Food Pantry. 978-468-5577 or www.hwlibrary.org.

TREASURE HUNT. Map and Compass Treasure Hunt, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. For families with children 7 and older. Scott Santino shows compass and map reading. Navigate sanctuary with topographic map, develop orienteering skills. Global Positioning System (GPS) demonstrated. Bring compass or borrow one there. Advance registration is required. $10 for adults, $8 children (discount for Mass Audubon members). Register at 978-887-9264.

COMEDY NIGHT. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Onion Town Grill, 175 Water St., Danvers, featuring Juston McKinney, Brian Ronan, Kyle Crawford, Dan Lee, Jessie Baade. Showtime 8 p.m., $15. For reservations, call 978-774-3343 or check www.ScampsComedy.com.

PAJAMA STORYTIME. Monday, Nov. 23, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, 14 Union St., Hamilton, www.hwlibrary.org, 978-468-5577. With Harry Wiksten, Hamilton-Wenham Rotary. For preschoolers and kindergartners. Children may wear pajamas.

EQUESTRIAN CLINIC. With J. Michael Plumb, gold-medal winner, eight-time Olympian, Nov. 24 to 27, Masthill Farm, 17 Silvermine Road, Boxford. $75, auditors free, complimentary breakfast, lunch and stall if needed. 978-352-6576 or masthill@comcast.net.

THANKSGIVING IN IPSWICH. Thursday, Nov. 26, noon to 3 p.m., John T. Heard Masonic Lodge, 70 Topsfield Road, Ipswich. Members of John T. Heard Lodge will open their doors to the entire community for free Thanksgiving dinners for all that need it. Call 978-356-6650 for reservations and transportation.

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