Music

BELLY DANCING. Featuring Melina, artist and educator of Daughters of Rhea, Thursday, April 10, at 7 p.m. at Finz Restaurant, Pickering Wharf, Salem. Tickets $40 in advance, $45 at door. Proceeds benefit the SHE Network, Share Help Empower, committed to strengthening the spirit of women. She_network@comcast.net or 781-715-6134.

ROCKAFELLAS: 4/10, Search Party; 4/11, The Spinz; 4/12, Acme Music; 4/13, Jazz Brunch; 4/16, North Shore Latin Dance Lessons. 231 Essex St. 978-745-2411.

DODGE TUNES. 4/10, Preacher Jack; 4/11, Aramis CD Release Party; 4/12, Cherry S/T; 4/13, Big Shoes 2 Phil; 4/14, Open jam night; 4/15, Fats Hammond; 4/16, BD3 & Spike Emerson Society; 4/17, Chris Fitz. 7 Dodge St., Salem, www.dodgestreet.com, www.myspace.com/dodgestreet7.

GASLIGHT ERA. John Root's "Songs of the Gaslight Era," in the Gould Barn, Howlett Street, Topsfield, Friday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. Root is a vocalist and pianist whose repertoire covers popular music in the U.S. from 1890 to the 1920s. Sponsored by the Topsfield Historical Society. Free and open to the public, refreshments to follow program.

ME AND THEE. me & thee coffeehouse, 4/11, David Jacobs-Strain/Amy Speace and the Tearjerks, 8:30 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead, 28 Mugford St., Marblehead. Doors open at 8. Tickets $15 at www.meandthee.org.

PIANIST. Recital by pianist Ian Hobson on Saturday, April 12, at 7 p.m. in the final Adams Foundation Piano Recital Series performance of the 2007-2008 season, in the Phillips Recital Hall at Gordon College. Sponsored by the Adams Family Foundation of Santa Barbara, Calif., the series brings pianists of international caliber to chamber music venues throughout the United States. Tickets $25 at www.gordon.edu or 978-867-3400.

AIDS CONCERT. "No More Tears," Saturday, April 12, at 2 p.m., Collins Middle School, 29 Highland Ave. AIDS benefit concert with Salem High School Chamber Choir, and soloists. Tickets $10 adults, $8 students and children, available at door. 978-744-8704.

MANDRAKE. Mandrake Bar Bistro Live Entertainment: 4/13, Grateful Ted; 4/14, Erinn Brown; 4/15, Barrence Whitfield & the Savages; Sundays, 7 p.m.; Monday/Tuesday, 9 p.m. No cover, 252 Cabot St., Beverly. 978-922-0663.

WOODWIND. "American Kaleidoscope," Perfect Fifth Woodwind Quintet, Sunday, April 13, 3 to 4 p.m., First Congregational Church of Ipswich, North Main Street. Works by 20th- and 21st-century American composers, plus history of First Church's Hutchings/Woodberry Pipe Organ from Knowlton family. $10 adults, $4 children under 12, adult discount $25 all three events. Tickets at Ipswich Music, The Office Store, First Congregational Church of Ipswich and door.

COMMUNITY SING. With Bill and Sarah Smith, at Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette St., Salem, Tuesday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m., free, 978-744-1831.

Art/Exhibit

VIETRI. At Shubie's Marketplace, 16 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead, showcasing Vietri tabletop items, imported, handcrafted Italian dinnerware and home decor, on Friday, April 11, through Sunday, April 13. For information, call 781-631-0149 or visit www.shubies.com.

OPEN MONTSERRAT. Montserrat College of Art Open House invites the public to come and see what's new at the college. Saturday, April 12. To celebrate accomplishments of the entire Montserrat community. Held throughout the Hardie Building, 23 Essex St., Beverly, from 1 to 5 p.m. A reception with free food and award announcements at 3 p.m. Information at www.montserrat.edu.

APPRAISAL. Appraisal Day with Paul Royka, to benefit Marblehead Arts Association, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your art glass, paintings, bronzes, folk art, ceramics, clocks, dolls and toys to be appraised by expert from PBS's Antiques Roadshow. If item too large, bring a photo. (No guns or coins, please.) $10 per item; $25 for three. Refreshments available. King Hooper Mansion, 8 Hooper St., Marblehead, 781-631-2608, e-mail info@marbleheadarts.org.

EXHIBIT. "Wind and Water, paintings of sailing ships of New England," paintings by Roy Cross, RSMA, Terry Bailey, RSMA, Richard K. Loud, Dusan Kadlec and John Stobart. From April 12 to July 5 at Marine Arts Gallery, 135 Essex St., Salem, on the campus of PEM. Gallery hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday, or by special appointment. www.marineartsgallery.com. 978-745-5000.

SELF AS ART. "Creating Your Life as a Work of Art," mind-body-spirit lecture on Sunday, April 13, at 3 p.m. Marblehead Arts Association hosts writer Michele Tamaren. A reception will follow the event. MAA Ballroom, 8 Hooper St., Marblehead, reservations at info@marbleheadarts.org or 781-631-2608.. $10, members $7..

PICKLEPOT. North Shore Precious Metal Clay Guild. Create beautiful objects with clay-like, organic material that is fired to leave metal. Meet Sunday, April 13, from noon to 4 p.m., and one Sunday a month. Information at NorthshorePMC@Yahoogroups.com. Also, "Miniature Workshop" class, to build miniature house, a project for first-time builders. Kit $9, order from http://shop.greenleafdollhouses.com, six-week class begins Thursday, April 17, 7 to 9 p.m., $120 registration. Register by April 11. All events 139 Washington St. 978-744-6678.

STUDENT ART."Towering Inspiration," art exhibit at New Civilitea, through April, a collaboration with Tower School that collects works by students in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades at this independent school in Marblehead. 318 Derby St., Salem, 978-740-2832.

EXHIBIT. At the Cloister Gallery at St. Andrews, "Lost and Found," work by locals Elise Mankes and Sara Ashodian. Runs through April. Art that incorporates the discarded remains of everyday life, the detritus and uncovered remains the world has to offer. 135 Lafayette St., Marblehead. 781-631-4951.

WATERCOLOR. Local artist Dick Paik will exhibit watercolor and pastel paintings in the Parlor Gallery at the Marblehead Arts Association, 8 Hooper St., Marblehead. The work will be on view from April 5-27. A show reception will be held on Sunday, April 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. Paik's paintings focus on scenes of contemplation, changing seasons, changing outlooks and other passages that we undertake.

CARTOON. Work of Dale Stephanos, illustrator and cartoonist, whose clients include Rolling Stone, Information Week, Mad Magazine and Sports Illustrated, on Wednesday, April 16, 11:30 a.m. at Montserrat College of Art, Room 201, Hardie Building, 23 Essex St. 978-921-4242, ext. 1319.

Performance

MUSIC MAN JR. On Thursday, April 10, Friday, April 11, and Saturday, April 12 Masconomet Regional School District Musical and Drama department presents "Music Man Jr.," with performances at 7:30 p.m. in the Henry F. Long Auditorium, in the Middle School, 20 Endicott Road, Topsfield. Tickets in box office before the shows, $10 each night. 978-887-2323, ext. 6104, or atierney@masconomet.org.

THE BARD. "Love's Labour's Lost," Shakespeare's most flamboyantly intellectual play, will be performed Thursday through Saturday, April 10-12, at Gordon College, Hamilton. Under the direction of Hamilton's Jeffrey S. Miller, in Margaret Jensen Theatre, Barrington Center for the Arts. Schedule of performances at www.gordon.edu. Friday and Saturday evenings, 8 p.m.; Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday matinees, 4:30 p.m. $13/$10 students and seniors, or $11/$8 depending on day/time. Tickets online or 978-867-3400.

JUDITH BLACK. In "That Fading Scent," storyteller and actress Judith Black shares the secret to aging in a modern-day fairy tale at Monet's Garden Café, Thursday, April 10. Starts at 8 p.m., admission for dinner and show $28, cash bar. 95 Rantoul St., Beverly. 978-927-9270.

CABARET. "Last Hurrah at Sadie's," musical cabaret with great songs like "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes," "It Had To Be You" and "Those Were The Days," along with humorous sketches. Friday, April 11, and Saturday, April 12, 8 p.m., Congregational Church of Topsfield, Emerson Center on Topsfield Common. Tickets, $15 adults, $5 children. Tables of four and eight may be reserved at discount. Tickets at Emerson Center office or 978-887-2101. Price includes table seating, refreshments and desserts.

READING. The Salem Theatre Company is premiering "The Glass Half Empty" as part of their Staged Reading Series. Written by local playwright Shari Frost of Marblehead, the show examines the Palestinian and Israeli conflict from a contemporary and Biblical view point. "The Glass Half Empty," directed by Catherine Bertrand, will be staged April 11-13 at the Griffen Theatre, 7 Lynde St., Salem. Friday and Saturday performances, 8 p.m.; Sunday at 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased online at www.salemtheatre.com or by calling 978-790-8546.

THEATER. "The Dining Room," play by A.R. Gurney, will be performed at the Marblehead Little Theatre April 11, 12 and 13. All tickets $15 at 781-631-9697, or by downloading form at www.m-l-t.org, or visiting Arnould Gallery, 111 Washington St., Marblehead, or Firehouse box office, 12 School St., Marblehead. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 5 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $15.

AUDITIONS. Neverland Theatre Auditions for "Pinocchio," on Sunday, April 13, at 12:30 p.m., Hamilton-Wenham Community House, 284 Bay Road (Route 1A), Hamilton. For adults, teens and children over six years. For information, call 978-948-7925 or visit www.neverlandtheatre.com.

YO-YO. Yo-Yo Show champions at Wenham Museum, Sunday, April 13, from 1 to 2 p.m. Museum members $10; nonmembers $15. Tricks with hula-hoops, yo-yos and a lot of humor. www.wenhammuseum.org. 978-468-2377, ext. 127.

"WITCH CITY." Film by Joe Cultrera on all the preachers, witches, greed and business as usual that make Salem. Monday, April 14, at 7 p.m., followed by a discussion with the film maker. At St. Joseph's Hall, 160 Derby St., Salem.

SEXUAL ASSAULT. Deana's Educational Theater will stage a performance in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month at Endicott College. Held April 16 at 7 p.m. in the Wax Academic Center, 376 Hale St., Beverly. Open to the public and all area colleges, their faculty members and administrators. The play and required follow-up discussion raises awareness about relationship abuse, and highlights the role men can play in preventing abuse. 781-438-5604 to reserve space or visit www.deanaseducationaltheater.org for information.

WAR PLAY. "Mother Courage and Her Children," Bertolt Brecht's epic theatre piece will be performed at Salem State College's Mainstage Theatre. The title character is played by New York city actress and SSC alumna Megan Demarest. Mother Courage profits from both sides of a war to provide for her family, until she is met by her own searing losses due to war. Performances: April 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26 at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, April 27, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 general; $10 seniors and non-SSC students. Tickets may be purchased online at www.salemstate.edu/arts or by calling 978-542-6290.

Recreation

MENTALLY CHALLENGED. Bridging the Gap, Thursday, April 10, at 1:30 p.m., 78 Lynn St., Peabody, South Branch Library, for adult mentally challenged citizens (with caregiver), stories, songs and a simple craft. Register at 978-531-3380.

CARNIVAL. St. Mary Star of the Sea Carnival, Saturday, April 12, 1 to 4 p.m., St. Mary Star of the Sea School, 13 Chapman St., Beverly. Magician, games, prizes, food and more. Bring your family, take a tour and enjoy this free event. 978-927-3259.

VERNAL POOLS. "It's the Big Night," vernal pool tour leaving every 10 minutes from 6 to 6:50 p.m., Saturday, April 12, at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. For families with children 4 years and older. Advance registration required, $9 adults, $7 children, 978-887-9264.

LAVENDER. "Lavender Workshop," with the Friendly Garden Club of Beverly, Tuesday, April 15 at 7 p.m., Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex St., lower level. With Nancy Engle, Sunny Window Company. Guests welcome for $2 fee. Materials for lavender sachets available to purchase for $4. 617-308-8556.

FASHION. Gala Open House Fashion and Art Show, Thursday, April 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Middleton COA, 38 Maple St., Route 62, includes coffee cafe, kitchen tours at 10:15 and 10:30 a.m., Cafe 38 buffet lunch at 11:30 a.m. for $6; fashion show, 12:30 to 2 p.m. With hairstylists and makeup artists. R.S.V.P. at 978-777-4067.

Benefits

SINGLES. A Cocktail Social and Benefit for singles ages 30 to 50, at Tedesco Country Club in Marblehead, is now selling tickets for the event on Thursday, April 10, from 7 to 11 p.m., featuring light hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, DJ and dancing. Evening cocktail attire (sorry no jeans) required. Proceeds to the hurricane Katrina relief effort. $40, names held at check-in w/ID. Checks payable to Holy Trinity Lutheran Gulfport. Check should include: names attending, phone number and e-mail. Tickets must be purchased in advanced, not at door. Before mailing, call 781-592-4005 for availability. Mail to: Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort Fund Raiser, P.O. Box 71, Swampscott, MA 01907.

AUCTION. 13th Annual Foundation for Salem Public Education Spring Auction, Thursday, April 10, at 6 p.m., at Hawthorne Hotel. Includes silent and live auction. Free admission. 978-857-8543.

PROM PAPER DRIVE. After-Prom Party Newspaper Drive, Saturday, April 12, and Sunday, April 13, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Salem High School. Paid by the ton, so bring heavy paper. Funds go to party; sponsored by North Shore Recycled Fibers. John Phelan at 978-979-7607.

AUCTION. North Shore Christian School Silent/Live Auction, "Fruit of the Spirit," Tuesday, April 15, at 7 p.m., Peter A. Torigian Community Life Center, 79 Central St., Peabody. Disney World park passes, ice cream smorgasbord, pizza and pool parties, local gift certificates. $20 per person. 781-599-2040 or www.nschristian.org.

PROM GOWNS. Lorraine Roy Designer Collections and Bridal Boutique in Danvers, with Anton's Cleaners, in "Belle of the Ball" program, is collecting prom gowns in good condition to be given to deserving high school juniors and seniors, free. Also, Lorraine will give one 10 percent-off coupon for a new prom gown to customers who donate a previously worn dress. Distributed in Boston in April, gowns can be dropped off at 30 Maple St., Danvers, during business hours through April 15.

Informative

GREEN. "Think Green, Build Green ll," Thursday, April 10, from 5 to 7 p.m., at J. David Gallery, Endicott College, 376 Hale St., Beverly. A discussion of building green and sustainable design featuring architects, interior designers, engineers and contractors designing tomorrow, today. Free. 978-542-7039. E-mail info@ceans.org. Visit www.ceans.org.

ARCHIVES. Beverly Archives Project, Thursday, April 10, at 7 p.m., Beverly Public Library. For additional information, visit Web site at www.beverlyarchivesproject.org. All Beverly's public, private, commercial and religious organizations are welcome to join in effort to preserve Beverly's history.

TEAMWORK. "Employees and Subcontractors: Recruit, Retain and Comply," workshop, April 10, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Enterprise Center, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. To help companies develop and retain a loyal, productive team while complying with employment laws. With speaker Laurie LaBrie, Integrated Staffing Inc. Presented by the Small Business Development Center. Free. For information, contact Jen Toomey at jtoomey@enterprisectr.org.

BUSINESSWOMEN. "Balanced Living: Nourish Body, Mind and Spirit," Thursday, April 10, regular meeting of Homebased Businesswomen's Network, at 7 p.m., Village Green Restaurant, Route 1 North, Newbury Street, Danvers, with Fiona Barrett, certified Holistic Health Counselor. $10 guests, members free. 978-335-1140.

KIDS AND MEDIA. "The Impact of the Media on Children," Parent Breakfast Series for parents Thursday, April 10, 8:15 a.m. registration, 8:45 a.m. presentation, 110 Boston St., with Michael Mann. Organized by Children's Friend and Family Services. Light breakfast. $5 donation supports Youth Mentoring. Register at 978-744-7905, ext. 280, or breakfast@childrensfriend.net.

ISLAM. A lecture on "Understanding Islam" from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 12, at the Middleton Congregational Church, 68 Maple St., Middleton. With Dr. Jack Davis, author of several books and a professor at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton. Child care provided, breakfast served 8:30 a.m. Donation, $5 at door. Reservation at 978-774-3788.

DARFUR. "Save Darfur: A Northshore Symposium and Jamnesty Concert," Saturday, April 12, on the St. John's Preparatory School campus at 72 Spring St. in Danvers. What community can do to end genocide. Speakers and workshops from 8:30 a.m., $10 per person includes all workshops, speakers, lunch and concert. Open to all members of community. Jamnesty concert 7 to 11 p.m. Admission to concert only $10 with valid high school ID. www.darfurneedsyou.com or rreinbold@stjohnsprep.org.

HEALTHY KIDS. Salem YMCA Healthy Kids Day, Saturday, April 12, from noon to 2 p.m. at 1 Sewall St. Features games, art projects, pool games, fitness challenges, class demonstrations, moon bounces, Kid Care ID, K-9 Unit demonstration and more. Free admission.

SKULL AND BONES. Skull and Bone Identification, workshop on Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to noon, Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. Bring bones, magnifying glass. $30 ($25 members) register at 978-887-9264.

WIND POWER. Ipswich Wind power field trip to Hull, Mass., educational tour of three wind turbines, hosted by ICARE, Saturday, April 12. Field trip free for Ipswich residents of all ages interested in seeing how winds generate electricity. Transportation, by reservation, departs Ipswich Town Hall at 7:30 a.m., returns 1 p.m. E-mail IcareEvents@gmail.com to reserve a seat. 978-356-4919.

WELLNESS FAIR. North Shore Wellness Fair and 5K Road Race/Walk, Sunday, April 13, 9 to 11 a.m., 7:30 a.m. registration, Salem State College O'Keefe Center, $20 day of event, $15 register at www.active.com. 978-542-6550.

HORSES AND WOMEN. "Women in American Horse Racing," at Monday Mornings, Monday, April 14, at 9:30 a.m., Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex St. Film maker John Ronan's documentary about women in the thoroughbred racing industry. Free and open to the public. 978-921-6062.

MERCURY. Public Forum on Mercury, Monday, April 14, at 7 p.m., Senior Center at 38 Maple St. (Route 62) in Middleton. Sponsored by League of Women Voters of Topsfield-Boxford-Middleton. Parking is limited so residents are asked to car pool.

WOMEN CONNECT. North Shore Women's Connection meets on Monday, April 14, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Garden Terrace Room, Danversport Yacht Club, 161 Elliott St. (Route 62), Danvers. Brunch $11 inclusive. Jennifer Gero with apple gifts, Marilyn Moores on her travels. Reservations with Jan at 978-532-1379 or Lauretta at 978-531-6583. Some baby-sitting.

FRANCE AND AMERICA. "For Liberty and Glory: Washington, Lafayette and their Revolutions," author's talk by James Gaines, Tuesday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m., Hamilton Hall, 9 Chestnut St., Salem. Tickets: $25 in advance; $20 Athenaeum members; $30 at door. Tickets for both lecture and reception $45 ($40 for members), must purchase by April 11. 978-744-2540 or www.salemathenaeum.net.

NEIGHBORS. North Salem Neighborhood Meeting, Neighborhood Preservation District Study, Tuesday, April 15, at 7 p.m., Bates School cafeteria, 53 Liberty Hill Ave.. Focus on North Salem. Contact Kirsten Kinzer, CDBG, for information at kkinzer@salem.com or 978-619-5685.

GIRLS' PRO BASEBALL. Presentation by Mary Pratt, of All American Girls Professional Baseball League, Tuesday, April 15, at 7 p.m., Main Library, 82 Main St., Peabody. Veteran of 1943-54 professional women's league discusses her experiences. Part of "Play by the Book" city-wide reading program. To sign up, call 978-531-0100, ext. 10.

BOOK TALK. "Mountains Beyond Mountains," by Tracy Kidder, Tuesday, April 15, at 10 a.m., Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St., Marblehead. Book discussion group. 781-631-1481.

VIOLENCE. "Beyond Sensationalism: Best Practices in Dealing with Workplace and School Violence," Wednesday, April 16, at the Wylie Conference Center, 376 Hale St., Beverly. Sponsored by Edgewater-Wakefield Memorial Foundation, created by Edgewater Technology following tragic workplace shootings. $100 for full-day conference. Register at www.endicott.edu, abrown@endicott.edu or 978-232-2180.

OPEN HOUSE. St. John the Baptist School Alumni Open House, Thursday, April 17, from 6 to 8 p.m., 19 Chestnut St., Peabody. All classes welcome. Catch up with old friends. Includes hors d'oeuvres and cash bar. Free admission. 978-531-0444.

GUANTANAMO. Talk with attorney Harvey Schwartz on "Internment Today & Yesterday: A Legal Perspective on the Guantánamo Bay Detention Camp," Thursday, April 17, 7 p.m., Collins Meeting Room, Ipswich Public Library, 25 N. Main St. With attorney Harvey Schwartz. Free and open to the public.

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