Mother's Day
MOTHER'S DANCE. Mother's Day Weekend Family Jam Dance, Saturday, May 10, 2 to 5 p.m., Ipswich Town Hall gymnasium. Free, family-friendly dance with three live bands. Food, gifts and raffle items. Proceeds benefit Jessie Doktor's Bright Happy Power Fund and Rotary Club of Ipswich. Free; donations accepted. 978-356-3780.
MOTHER'S DAY. Mother's Day Party, Thursday, May 8, 10 a.m. to noon, Council on Aging, 90 Colon St., Beverly, $4, limit 125, entertainment by The Atrium. 978-921-6017.
PBS SPECIAL. "Mother-Daughter Wisdom," Thursday, May 8, 6:30 p.m., Beverly Public Library. Viewing of Dr. Christiane Northrup's PBS special. Free; all welcome.
EXHIBIT. Storybook Journeys, mother's day family and friends event at opening of special exhibit of children's books from the Frothingham collection at the Salem Atheneum, 337 Essex St., Salem. Children's activity and refreshments; all welcome. At 3 p.m. 978-744-0860.
BRUNCH. Mother's Day Brunch at the Hawthorne Hotel, on Sunday, May 11, will be $37.95 for adults, and $14.95 for children ages three to 12 years old. Prices include tax and gratuity. Special recipes will be served. For more information visit the hotel's Web site at www.hawthornehotel.com or call 978-825-4364.
Cinema
SCREENING. Movie Matinee, "Love in the Time of Cholera" (rated R), Monday, May 14, 2 to 4 p.m., Large Meeting Room, Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, 14 Union St. www.hwlibrary.org or 978-468-5577.
STUDENT FILMS. "Five-Minute Student Film Fest Awards Screening," work by ten finalist student filmmakers from the North Shore at CinemaSalem on May 15 at 7 p.m. Includes dramatic and comedy shorts, music videos, animation, and documentaries. Top prize is $100 CinemaSalem gift card and automatic selection in the 2009 Salem Film Fest. Tickets $5 may be purchased online at www.CinemaSalem.com.
Recreation
OPENING DAY. Beverly Little League Opening Day Ceremonies for Farm and T-Ball, Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. at Harry Ball Fields on Essex St. www.eteamz.com/BeverlyLL/.
GOLF. Hamilton-Wenham Edfund Annual Golf Classic, Monday, May 12, 12:30 p.m., Myopia Hunt Club. With new format, to support Hamilton-Wenham public schools. Limited to 120 players. 978-468-1402.
BI-PEDS. Danvers Bi-Peds annual meeting, Monday, May 12, 7 p.m., Carriage House at Endicott Park, Danvers. Presentation by Blair Haney, senior Peabody planner, following brief business meeting. All welcome. 978-774-8159 or ibarry@danversbipeds.org.
Garden
GARDENING. Rain Gardening, Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. to noon, Green Meadows Farm, 656 Asbury St., Hamilton. Bruce Blanchard, Wenham Water Superintendent and member of the Wenham Citizens Water Advisory Committee will answer questions about water conservation and talking about how to have a "Rain Garden." Free. 978-468-3720.
Sale
BOOK SALE. Beverly Public Library Spring Book Sale, Thursday, May 8, to Sunday, May 11, times vary. Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex St. Hardcovers for $1, paperbacks for 50 cents. 978-921-6062 or www.noblenet.org/beverly/.
YARD AND PLANT SALE. At Second Congregational Church, Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 35 Conant St., with white elephants, furniture, housewares, toys and books, small appliances, domestics, collectibles, annuals and hanging baskets. Snack bar and baked goods. 978-922-5722.
Informative
LEGISLATURE. Legislative Breakfast, Independent Living Center, Friday, May 9, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Best Western Salem Waterfront Hotel and Suites, Pickering Wharf, Salem. Registration begins 8:30 a.m. This year's theme: "Community First Successes and Next Steps." 978-741-0077, ext. 140, 978-745-1735 TTY or smcduff@ilcnsca.org.
HUMAN RIGHTS. Salem Award for Human Rights and Social Justice Foundation presentation to Eric Reeves for his work on Genocide in Sudan and Darfur. Friday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem. With Susannah Sirkin, or Physicians for Human Rights, and with Rev. Gloria White-Hammond..Reception to follow at Salem Visitors Center with exhibit on Salem Witch Trials Memorial. Presentation and unveiling are free of charge and open to the public. Reservations at www.salemaward.org or call 978-745-2682.
KENYA. "'Kwa Heri' Means Goodbye: Memories of Kenya, 1957-1959," Monday, May 12, 9:30 a.m., Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex St. Marblehead author Dorothy Stephens presents readings from her book. Free; all welcome...
MURALS. Ipswich History Murals by Alan Pearsall, Wednesday, May 14, 7:30 p.m., Collins Croom, Ipswich Public Library, 25 N. Main St., artist discusses his works on the walls of the EBSCO building, influenced by realists and mural styles of 1930s public works. All are welcome; seating is limited.
DOCENTS. Docent training session, Wednesday, May 14, 7 p.m., Heard House Museum, 54 S. Main St. With Ipswich Historical Society's Bob Purzycki, training session for new docents. Curator Katherine Chaison will also give a lace collection presentation. Anyone interested in becoming a docent for the season is welcome. 978-356-2811.
Benefit
MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Spring Fundraiser, Making a Difference in Peabody Foundation, Thursday, May 8, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Elizabeth Cassidy Museum, 33 Washington St., Peabody, tickets $15 at door, appetizers and beverages available. To raise funds for residents in need. 978-977-0228.
COMEDY BENEFIT. Friday, May 9, the Middleton Kiwanis Club will hold a Comedy Night and silent auction, featuring Paul D'Angelo and friends at 7 p.m. at Thomson Country Club, 20 Elm St., North Reading. Tickets $30 each will include hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, desserts and coffee. There will be a cash bar. Tickets at Danversbank, Flint Public Library, and North Shore Bank, or reserve at middletonkiwanis@comcast.net (individual tickets or tables of eight). Proceeds benefit Middleton groups, organizations, individuals.
BLOOD DRIVE. Boston Children's Hospital Blood Drive, Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Shoppes at Hamilton Crossing, (Crosby's Marketplace), in Kohl's RV Blood Mobile. All donations go directly to Children's Hospital Boston. Anyone wishing to donate e-mail Michelle Sanchez at michellsanchez@comcast.net or call 978-471-9178 or 978-468-6373.
MAKING ENDS MEET. Making Ends Meet Cinco de Mayo fundraiser, May 10, at the Gerry 5, 210 Beacon St., Marblehead, with band "Better Than Nothing," Mexican dinner, live auction, beginning at 7 p.m., $75 per person. RSVP by e-mail to makingendsmeetmhd@gmail.com or send checks payable to "Making Ends Meet" to P.O. Box 901, Marblehead, 01945. To help those in crisis maintain stability.
Art
ALL SENIOR SHOW. At the Monserrat Gallery, 23 Essex St., Beverly, through May 23. Exhibiting works by seniors at the Montserrat College of Art. Juried by Camilo Alvarez of Samson Projects, Boston. For information and gallery hours call 978-867-9604 or visit www.montserratgalleries.edu.
STUDIO ART. At The Washington Square Studio, 13 Washington Square West, Salem, a new exhibit by Carol Dearborn, on view until June 1. An artists' reception will be held Friday, May 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more information contact Lisa Palance at 978-745-5880 or visit www.washingtonsquarestudio.com.
EYE OF THE STORM. Exhibit by Julie Mehretu, 2008 Montserrat Gallery of Art commencement speaker. Through May 29 at Carol Schlosberg Alumni Gallery, 23 Essex St., Beverly. For information and gallery hours call 978-867-9604 or visit www.montserratgalleries.edu.
TEACHERS. "Working Artists" at Mingo Gallery presents an exhibit by 10 Beverly public school art teachers through May 31 at 284 Cabot St. For information call Joshua Megyesy at 978-578-0802.
ART GALA. At Middleton COA, featuring works by students of COA's Irene Cotter and other local artists, at 38 Maple St., Route 62, through May 20. May be viewed 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call 978-777-4067.
BLACK AND WHITE. An exhibit of black and white photography by Salem Arts Association members Bob Morin, James Goncalves and Alyssa Jones will be on view at CinemaSalem, One East India Square, through May 10.
Music
ROCKAFELLAS. May 8, The Spinz; May 9, New Life; May 10, Lisa Love Experience; May 11, Mother's Day Jazz Brunch with Elephant Lounge, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; May 13, Salem State '08 Grad Party with Lisa Love experience; May 14, North Shore Latin dance lessons with Greg Coles. Cover varies. 231 Essex St., Salem. 978-745-2411.
DODGE STREET. Bar and Grill at 7 Dodge St. Music starts 9:30 p.m. May 8, Delvis; May 9, Cherry S/T; May 10, Chimpanzebra; May 11, Big Shoes 2 Phil; May 12, Open Jam Night, 8:30 p.m.; May 13, Fats Hammond; May 14, On the Grille Night. Information at 978-745-0139 or check out www.dodgestreet.com.
ME AND THEE. Performer showcase, May 9, 8:30 p.m., with John Elliott, Eve Goldberg, Electric Farm, and The Goodhues Band. $5, 28 Mugford St., Marblehead. 781-631-8987.
VESPERS. Choral Art Society, from Portland, Maine, led by Dr. Anthony Antolini of Bowdoin College, presents Rachmaninoff's all-night vigil, "Vespers," Saturday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church, 5 Paleologos St., Peabody, 7:30 p.m. $15, tickets at 978-531-0777, www.stvasilios.org.
JAZZ CONCERT. "Berklee Summer Series," Jazz Concert, Saturday, May 10, 5 to 7 p.m., Derby Square Salem, with Latin violinist Juan Chavez and band. www.salemjazzsoul.com.
BRUBECK AND DVORAK. Music of Brubeck and Dvorak in a Choral Concert, Saturday, May 10, 8 p.m., St. Anne Church, 292 Jefferson Ave. Paul Madore Chorale. $20/$15 seniors and students. Tickets available at 978-774-7981, 781-592-7284, or at Sophia's or Cole's Music Shop in Salem, Arnould's Gallery in Marblehead.
MANDRAKE. Mandrake Bar and Bistro. May 12, Erinn Brown; May 13, Barrence Whitfield and the Savages. Music starts Sundays at 7 p.m. and Mondays and Tuesdays at 9 p.m. No cover. 252 Cabot St., Beverly. 978-922-0663.
Performance
CHARLOTTE'S WEB. A musical version of E.B. White's story presented by the Theatre of Light on May 10, 11, 17, 18 in the auditorium at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Salem. Performance times are Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Suggested ticket donations are $5 children age 5 and under; $10 students/seniors; $15 adults. Call 781-210-9818 for information and reservations.
ELECTION HUMOR. On Wednesday, May 14, Middleton Historical Society presents "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the White House," presentation by Judy Bernstein on 200 years of political humor in America: from George to George. At Lura Woodside Watkins Museum, 7 p.m., 9 Pleasant St, Middleton. Program and collation free.
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