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November 26, 2009

North Shore entertainment calendar

Art

GUILD OF BEVERLY ARTISTS. Holiday arts and crafts sale, Friday, Dec. 4, Saturday, Dec. 5, and Sunday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, in the gallery hall at the Lynch Park Carriage House, off Ober Street, Beverly. Paintings, pottery, holiday ornaments and decorations by artists from the Cape Ann/North Shore area. Free parking and admission.

IPSWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Members art show, in oil, pastel, watercolor, photography, glass, textile, woodworking, with society's permanent collection, including Arthur Wesley Dow, open to public Wednesdays 5 to 8 p.m. through Dec. 9. With artist talks: Dec. 2, Robert Cassady, glass, 7 p.m., and Jeannette Esposito, painting, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 9, 7 p.m., Julia Purinton, landscape painting. Refreshments served, tickets for gift basket raffle sold on all evenings. 54 S. Main St., Ipswich. 978-356-2811 or www.ipswichmuseum.org.

PHOTOS FROM THE MARSH. Ipswich photographer Joe Carlin's photos of the Ipswich marsh at the Hall-Haskell House and Visitors Center, 30 S. Main St., on display Thanksgiving week, through Sunday, Nov. 29. An artist's reception Friday, Nov. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. Hours noon to 6 p.m. daily (except Thanksgiving) through Sunday, Nov. 29. 617-565-1170 or jcarlinfoodbooks@yahoo.com.

COPPERTOP GALLERY OPENING. Saturday, Dec. 5, 4 to 9 p.m., new gallery at 36 Union St. in Manchester will open with display of work by owner Vanessa Boynton, who promises no "harbors, sailboats or Colonial houses," but "a series of detailed ink drawings that cover a range of whimsical themes." The gallery is accessed up the stone stairway in the alley directly to the right of Dorfman Antique and Estate Jewelry, 361âÑ2 Union St., Manchester. 978-314-8695 or coppertopgallery@gmail.com.

Benefits

"MAKING WISHES COME TRUE." A Christmas Party to benefit Catholic Charities North, Thursday, Dec. 3, at Danversport Yacht Club, 161 Elliott St. A 6 p.m. cocktail hour with carols by the Saint Anne's Parish Choir, photo opportunity with Santa Claus and a silent auction, followed at 7:30 p.m. by dinner and a luxury gift raffle. Ballroom dancing, with instructors, follows dinner. Tickets start at $50 per person with sponsor opportunities available. RSVP with Sarah at sarah_bartley@ccab.org or 781-593-2312.

"VOICES OF THE SEASON." Fundraiser in Danvers Square, Saturday, Nov. 28, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Christmas tree lighting, with Roundabout performing music from its CD, on sale for $10, with all proceeds going to Jimmy Fund-Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Including two holiday songs by Rex Trailer, who will appear at event for autographs and pictures. www.roundabout.com.

HOME FOR LITTLE WANDERERS. Child and family service agency will offer gift-wrapping services to shoppers for a small donation at the Northshore Mall during the weekend of Nov. 27 to 29. All profits from gift-wrapping stations in front of Nordstrom will benefit The Home for Little Wanderers and their work with at-risk youths. The home's holiday cards and 2010 calendars, featuring children's artwork, will also be for sale. bsherburne@thehome.org, 617-927-0665 or www.thehome.org.

Fairs

SWEDISH YULE FAIR. Birka Lodge, Saturday, Nov. 28, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Hamilton-Wenham Community House, 284 Bay Road, Route 1A, Hamilton. Lucia (Bride of Light) procession will be held at 11:30 a.m. Live holiday music all day. Imported and handcrafted ornaments, linens, candles, dala horses, straw goats, jul tomtes (gnomes), Swedish foods, coffeebreads. 978-927-5503.

CHRISTMAS FAIR. Featuring baked goods, gifts, and new and gently used Christmas decorations, sales of which will benefit The Hamilton Foundation and the Hamilton Council on Aging, will be held Nov. 28 to Dec. 6, Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., all other days, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Old Hamilton Library, Bay Road, Hamilton. 978-468-5215.

HOLIDAY CRAFTS AND GIFT FAIR. Saturday, Nov. 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Swampscott High School, 200 Essex St., Swampscott. 781-595-8857.

FRIENDLY GARDEN CLUB OF BEVERLY. Wreaths, centerpieces, arrangements and other greenery, as well as homemade holiday items and gifts, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at¬ Cove Community Center, East Corning Street. At 7 p.m., Betty Call will discuss the history of popular traditions, while creating beautiful floral designs and demonstrating how to use family heirlooms and collectibles. Floral arrangements will be raffled, and refreshments¬ will be¬ served. Tickets are¬ $5 in advance at info@beverlygardenclub.org or 978-712-0712 or at the event.¬ 

Magic

LE GRAND DAVID. "An¬ Anthology of Stage Magic," Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis St., Beverly,¬ Friday, Nov. 27, at 2 p.m. "Le Grand David and His Own Spectacular Magic Company," Cabot Street Cinema Theatre, 286 Cabot St., Beverly, Sunday, Nov. 29, 3 p.m. Tickets to both shows $24 adults, $14 children 11 and under.¬ 978-927-3677¬ or www.legranddavid.com.

Music

BANGKOK PARADISE. Nov. 27, B-Luv. 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. 27, Roundabout; Nov. 28, Tuxedo Junction. 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. 26, Thanksgiving, open at 8:30 p.m.; Nov. 27, Scaredy Kats w/Paul Carr & Danny Vitale; Nov. 28, Moby Dick; Nov. 29, Salem Cigarette Machine; Nov. 30, Open Jam Night. Live entertainment nightly. 7 Dodge St., Salem. 978-745-0139. All shows 9:30 p.m.

GULU-GULU. Nov. 28, Jeff Savlon; Nov. 29, Wonderland Tea Dance; Dec. 2, open mike; Dec. 3, Sylphid. 247 Essex St., Salem. 978-740-8882.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE. Holiday Open House, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2 to 4 p.m., Peabody Institute Library, 15 Sylvan St., Danvers. Afternoon tea in the Gordon Room. At 2 p.m., Richard Hughes plays Boogie Woogie to Pop; at 3 p.m., Bob Kendall plays Fats Waller, Earl Hines and Duke Ellington. With holiday decorations, music and seasonal foods. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

IN A PIG'S EYE. Nov. 30, Dave Bailin open mike. No cover. 148 Derby St., Salem. 978-741-4436.

INSTRUMENTAL CHAMBER ENSEMBLES. Salem State College, Monday, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m., Recital Hall, Central Campus, 71 Loring Ave., Salem. The Chamber Orchestra and smaller ensembles of winds, strings and brass perform repertoire ranging from J.S. Bach to Rachmaninoff. Tickets are $10 general and $5 students and seniors and will be sold at the door. 978-542-7890 or www.salemstate.edu/arts.

ROCKAFELLAS. Nov. 27, Hooligan Spirits; Nov. 28, The Spinz. 231 Essex St., Salem, 978-745-2411.

VICTORIA STATION. Nov. 26, Open Mic Night, 8:30 p.m.; Nov. 27, Lee Harvey; Nov. 28, TBA; Nov. 29, Ross Livermore; Nov. 30, Stump trivia, 8 p.m. 86 Wharf St., Salem, 978-745-3400.

Readings

FACULTY READING. Salem State College, Monday, Nov. 30, 11 a.m., Martin Luther King Jr. Room, Ellison Campus Center, 352 Lafayette St., Salem. Salem State's award-winning writing faculty and writers from other departments in the college read from their works. Free. 978-542-7890 or www.salemstate.edu/arts.

"THE NUTCRACKER DOLL." Author's tea with Mary Newell DePalma, reading and story of the creation of the picture book "The Nutcracker Doll" at Wenham Teahouse, Dec. 1, 3:30 p.m. Book tells the real life story of a doll dancer in the Boston Ballet's Nutcracker. Make reservations for author tea with scones, small sandwiches and pastries at 978-468-1398. www.wenhamteahouse.com.

Thanksgiving

FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER. Ma Duke's Restaurant is offering a free dinner to anyone who comes in today, 139 Maple St. in Danvers. Dinners will also be delivered to anyone who can't get out. 978-777-6400.

THANKSGIVING FITNESS. The Salem Y, 1 Sewall St., Salem. Free and open to the public: 8 a.m. cardio blast, 9 a.m. spinning, 10 a.m. body sculpt, and the fitness center is open from 7 a.m. to noon. 978-744-0351, ext. 1503.

THANKSGIVING OPEN HOUSE. 10 a.m. to noon, Topsfield Historical Society, Parson Capen House, Howlett Street, Topsfield. All invited. The Barrett Family in period dress will greet guests, roast a turkey in the open fireplace, and offer hot and cold cider and popcorn as refreshments. Admission is free; donations accepted.

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

Theater

"I REMEMBER MAMA." Thursday, Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m., Memorial Building, 502 Cabot St., Beverly. Beverly High School Stage Right fall play, adapted from the book "Mama's Bank Account" by Katherine Forbes. Adults $8, students $6. 978-927-6132.

"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, 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.

Etc.

IPSWICH HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS MEMORY TREE. Memory Tree dedication and tree lighting will take place Friday, Nov. 27, at 6:30 p.m. on Town Hill. Light refreshments will be served, and the event is rain or shine. Anyone wishing to dedicate a new star or renew a star from a previous year can contact Kim Porter at 978-356-3442. New stars are $25, and renewals are $15.

DROP AND SHOP. For preschoolers, Friday, Nov. 27, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Salem YMCA, 1 Sewall St., Salem. Adults may bring preschool-age children to the Salem YMCA for fun and games while they shop. Children must be potty-trained. They should bring lunch, a snack, a bathing suit and a towel. $15 per child, $25 per family. Call 978-744-0351, ext. 1502.

SANTA'S ARRIVAL. Friday, Nov. 27, 5:30 p.m. music on Salem Common, 6 p.m. Santa emerges from Hawthorne Hotel, assisted by Salem Fire Department and, with help of elves, will distribute candy. Mayor Driscoll will lead Santa and elves through Essex Street pedestrian mall to Museum Place Mall, where children can sit on Santa's lap, share holiday wish lists, receive a candy cane. 978-744-0004, ext. 15, or Jennifer@salemmainstreets.org.

ESSEX COUNTY HORTICULTURAL ORGANIZATION. Friday, Nov. 27, 7 p.m., 105 Elliott St., Danvers. Make your own 2009 holiday decoration. Greens and ribbons provided. Guests welcome for small fee. 978-922-4600.

AFRICAN TRAVELS. Monday Mornings, Monday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. coffee, 9:30 a.m. presentation, Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex St., Beverly. John Archer will present a slide show on his travels to Africa. Free and open to the public. No registration is necessary, building is wheelchair-accessible. 978-921-6062 or flynn@noblenet.org.

FUTURE OF QUALITY HEALTH CARE. Open Forum, Monday, Nov. 30, 6 to 7 p.m., Enterprise Center, Central Campus, Salem State, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. Presented by the Partnership for Healthcare Excellence and AARP Massachusetts. Panel discussion on efforts to improve health care in Massachusetts and challenges faced by patients and health care providers. salemstate.edu.

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

MIDEAST AND MEDIA. "Peace, Prosperity and the Promised Land: The U.S. Media and the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict," Tuesday, Dec. 1, 6:30 p.m., Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex St., Beverly. Free with discussion following. Sponsored by Salem Peace Committee. 978-740-9917.

CHRISTMAS AT GORDON. Wednesday, Dec. 2, Campus and Tree Lighting, 6 p.m., chapel lawn, with carols, free hot cider and chocolate treats; Thursday, Dec. 3, White Christmas, 8 p.m., Ken Olsen Science Center, MacDonald Auditorium, food and drink provided. Gordon College, 255 Grapevine Road, Wenham. 978-927-2300 or www.gordon.edu/christmas.

GHOST STORIES. "Ghosts and Legends of the Merrimack Valley," Wednesday, Dec. 2, 6:30 p.m., Manchester Public Library, 15 Union St., Manchester. Local author C.C. Carole. 978-526-7711.

TREE OF LIGHTS. Hospice of the North Shore ceremony, North Shore residents invited to donate to and illuminate a light on a holiday tree in memory or in honor of a loved one. Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 5 p.m. at Danversbank, 1 Conant St. in Danvers Square, and Thursday, Dec. 3, at 5 p.m. at Swampscott Town Hall, 22 Monument Ave. For more information about honoring someone, call 978-223-9787 or visit www.hns.org/treeoflights. Names must be received by Nov. 27 to be inscribed in time for the events. Names received after that date will be added later.

CHRISTMAS IN SALEM. Tour of 12 homes in the Salem Common neighborhood, along with a Christmas tea at the Hawthorne Hotel with lectures and music, wine tasting and discounted shopping. Friday, Dec. 4, candlelight preview for advance ticket holders from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., followed by tours and activities Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Advance tickets $25 at www.christmasinsalem.org or 978-745-0799. Tickets $30 on the day of the tour.

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