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Weekend calendar


Published: August 2, 2008

Saturday, Aug. 2

Sidewalk Bazaar, sponsored by the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Gloucester's Main Street. 978-283-1601.

Benefit flea market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with East Boston Savings Bank beside Northshore Mall (Macy's side), Peabody. Proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts.

Best Dressed Dog Parade, sponsored by the Cape Ann Animal Aid. Parade starts and ends at the CAAA, 260 Main St., Gloucester. Registration begins 9 a.m., followed by parade at 10 a.m. Any dog dressed in a "Gloucester" theme is eligible to be crowned either Mister or Miss Doggie Gloucester. Every dog wins an award. Entry fee $10. All proceeds benefit the CAAA. Preregistration suggested; visit www.capeannanimalaid.com or call 978-283-6055.

Free quarry tour, 10 a.m., Halibut Point State Park, Rockport. Video, granite-splitting demonstration and tour of Babson Quarry. Open to the public. 978-546-2997.

Old Firehouse Trust crafts fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 3 Dock Square, Rockport. Free admission. For tables, call Claire at 978-546-7949.

20th annual Salem Maritime Festival, 10 a.m. to dusk at Derby Wharf, Salem. Includes live music, demonstrations, exhibits and free tours of historic landmarks and the tall ship Friendship. Free; all welcome.

"First Saturdays" Walking Tour, 10 a.m. to noon with Judy Anderson of Marblehead Museum & Historical Society. Focus on Marblehead's spirited early days from the 1600's though 1720. Participants will meet at corner of Beacon and Norman streets. Fee $5 per person. For information, call 781-631-1768.

Marblehead Walking Tour, 10 a.m. to noon, corner of Beacon and Norman streets, Marblehead. With discussion of 1600s through 1720, by Judy Anderson, of the Marblehead Museum and Historical Society. $5. 781-631-1768.

17th Century Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Whipple House Lawn, 1 South Green, Ipswich. Tour the 1677 Captain John Whipple House. Period costumes available for trying on. Free during event. 978-356-2811.

Gedney House Tour, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 21 High St., Salem. Tours on the hour, $5 adults, $4 seniors and students, $2.50 children, Salem residents free. Historic New England and 17th Century Saturdays.

Fundraiser for Hospice of the North Shore, Coco Key Water Resort in Middleton, noon to 5 p.m. Enter raffle to win four free water park passes. All proceeds benefit Hospice.

Opening reception, 3 p.m., Cape Ann Museum, 27 Pleasant St., Gloucester. Exhibition of the works of sculptor James T. McClellan (1910–2005) runs Aug. 2 to Oct. 19. 978-283-0455. www.capeannmuseum.org.

Lee Blessing's "Going to St. Ives," 3 and 8 p.m., Gloucester Stage, 267 East Main St. Directed by Eric C. Engel, the show stars Lindsay Crouse and Jacqui Parker. The lives of two powerful women, an affluent English doctor and the mother of an African dictator, become irrevocably intertwined in this captivating juxtaposition of black and white, order and chaos, heroism and hell. Tickets are $35. For reservations, call 978-281-4433 or visit www.gloucesterstage.org. Air-conditioned theater.

Concert performance, 3:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Society of Rockport, 4 Cleaves St. Violinist Andrea Dawson and pianist Kenneth Saxon play works by Beethoven, Dvorak and Brahms. Free and open to the public.

Salsa Dance for River House, Cove Community Center, 19 East Corning St., Beverly, 7 to 11 p.m. Beverly Homecoming dance featuring Grupo Fantasia to benefit River House homeless shelter. Food and raffle. $10 per person. Call 978-922-4600.

"Cinderella," presented by the Holy Family Drama Group, 7:30 p.m., St. Ann School auditorium, Gloucester. Cast includes 40 children, teens and adults from Essex, Gloucester and Rockport, including a guest city councilor. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors. Tickets available at the door. All proceeds benefit the youth group's mission trip to Cevicos, Dominican Republic.

William Shakespeare's "As You Like It," presented by Theatre in the Pines, 7:30 p.m., Windhover, 257 Granite St., Rockport. Tickets are $15, $12 for students and seniors. For tickets, stop by Toad Hall Bookstore, Main Street, or call 978-546-3611.

Music at Eden's Edge concert, "High Summer Suggestion: Mostly Viennese," 8 p.m., Cape Ann Museum, 27 Pleasant St., Gloucester. Museum will open at 6:30 p.m. so that audience members can visit galleries and special exhibitions. Admission is $20 per person, $18 for members/seniors/students, $65 for families. Reservations required; call 978-283-0455.

Sunday, Aug. 3

20th annual Salem Maritime Festival, noon to 5 p.m. at Derby Wharf, Salem. Includes live music, demonstrations, exhibits and free tours of historic landmarks and the tall ship "Friendship." Free; all welcome.

Free tower tour, 1 p.m., Halibut Point State Park, Rockport. The military history of Halibut Point, including a climb to upper levels of the artillery fire control tower. Open to the public. 978-546-2997.

Topsfield Recreation Summer Concert Series, 1 to 6 p.m. on the Topsfield Common. Features Stronghold in Siam and other local bands. Free; all welcome. www.topsfieldrecreation.org.

Lee Blessing's "Going to St. Ives," 4 p.m., Gloucester Stage, 267 East Main St. Directed by Eric C. Engel, the show stars Lindsay Crouse and Jacqui Parker. The lives of two powerful women, an affluent English doctor and the mother of an African dictator, become irrevocably intertwined in this captivating juxtaposition of black and white, order and chaos, heroism and hell. Tickets are $35. For reservations, call 978-281-4433 or visit www.gloucesterstage.org. Air-conditioned theater.

Free outdoor concert with Old Cold Tater, 7 p.m., Antonio Gentile Bandstand, Stage Fort Park, Gloucester. Parking free. 978-281-0543.

William Shakespeare's "As You Like It," presented by Theatre in the Pines, 7:30 p.m., Windhover, 257 Granite St., Rockport. Tickets are $15, $12 for students and seniors. For tickets, stop by Toad Hall Bookstore, Main Street, or call 978-546-3611.

Monday, Aug. 4

Jazz concert, 6 to 8 p.m. at Donn Carr School of Music and Performance Center, 13 Rear Main St., Peabody. Admission $10. For reservations, call 978-531-9262.

Figure sketch group short pose, 7 to 10 p.m., Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St. $10. 978-546-6604. www.rockportartassn.org.

Paul Madore Chorale performance, 8 p.m. at Old Town Hall, Salem. Features Verdi's Manzoni Requiem. Admission $7 adults; seniors and students $5. 978-744-4898.

Tuesday, Aug. 5

Morning at the Museum, for ages 6 to 12, 10 to 11:45 a.m., Cape Ann Museum, 27 Pleasant St., Gloucester. Topic: Seeing Sculpture. Take-home craft project and outdoor activity or walk. Cost is $10 per person. An additional sibling costs $5. Contact Courtney Richardson at 978-283-0455 or courtneyrichardson@capeannmuseum.org.

Watercolor painting demonstration with Paul George, 7:30 p.m., Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St. Doors open at 7 p.m. $5 for the public, free for RAA members. 978-546-6604. www.rockportartassn.org.

Wednesday, Aug. 6

Outdoor oil/acrylic class with Susan Guest-MacPhail, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St. Class meets every Wednesday until Aug. 27. $30. www.rockportartassn.org. 978-546-6604.

10th annual Vehicle Night, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, 14 Union St., Hamilton. With fire engines, snow plows, emergency vehicles, plus clown, ice cream truck, Dodge Tree Service, Green Meadows Farms and more. www.hwlibrary.org or 978-468-5577.

Author Signing, Janet Spurr, 6 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 210 Andover St., Peabody. Local author of "Beach Chair Diaries: Summer Tales From Maine to Maui." 978-533-3268.

Charlie Keating Band, Boxford Firehouse Concert Series, 6 p.m., East Fire Station, Middleton Rd. and Elm St., Boxford. A mix of rhythm and blues, sponsored by Boxford Cultural Council, Community Access TV, and 911 Explorers Post.

Ipswich Summer Band Concert, 7 p.m., Ipswich High School, Performing Arts Center, High Street, (Route 1A). Free, sponsored by Ipswich Recreation Department.

Portrait sketch group, 7 to 10 p.m., Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St. $8. 978-546-6604. www.rockportartassn.org.

Artist lecture, "Travels with the Maestro," 7:30 p.m., Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St. Charles Movalli conducts a personal tour through international museums. Free and open to the public. 978-546-6604. www.rockportartassn.org.

Thursday, Aug. 7

Watercolor outdoor landscape with Carole Loiacano, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St. Class meets every Thursday until Aug. 28. $30. www.rockportartassn.org. 978-546-6604.

Old Home Days at the Donaghue School field, Locust Street, Merrimac. Admission is free. Features chalk drawing contest, train rides, pony rides, live entertainment, a bonfire, a craft fair, a block dance, a parade, a baking contest and a free CHIPS program. Food will be on sale to benefit various charities.

"Introduction to Bicycling" seminar, 5:30 p.m. with The Massachusetts Bicycling Coalition and League of American Bicyclists at the Newburyport Public Library, 94 State St., Newburyport. Free and will focus on operating bikes in traffic. To register, call Massbike at 617-542-2453 or e-mail pierreavignon@yahoo.com.

Author Signing, Gary Braver, 6 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 210 Andover St., Peabody. Latest thriller "Skin Deep." 978-533-3268.

Dog Show, 6 p.m., Town Hall, 25 Green St., Ipswich, with demonstrations by Old Colony Obedience Club. Sponsored by Ipswich Recreation Department.

Annual Summer Garden Party, Ipswich Historical Society, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Heard House Garden, 54 S. Main St., Ipswich. Gardens, jazz, refreshments, $35/person. RSVP by Aug. 1. 978-356-2811.

"Thursdays At Twilight," 7 p.m., Phillips House, 34 Chestnut St., Salem. See how electric light of early 20th century transforms Federal era house. Illumination also from Phillips family home movies. Cost $15, $10 Historic New England members. Advance registration required. Call 978-744-0440 or visit www.historicnewengland.org.

Oil painting demonstration with Line Tutwiler, 7:30 p.m., Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St. Doors open at 7 p.m. $5 for the public, free for RAA members. 978-546-6604. www.rockportartassn.org.

Saturday, Aug. 9

Craft and Flea Market, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Beverly Homecoming, Church in the Cove, 167 Hale St., Beverly. Free. 978-922-3959.

Old Home Days at the Donaghue School field, Locust Street, Merrimac. Admission is free. Features chalk drawing contest, train rides, pony rides, live entertainment, a bonfire, a craft fair, a block dance, a parade, a baking contest and a free CHIPS program. Food will be on sale to benefit various charities.

Civil War Museum open house, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on second floor of Old Town House, Market Square, Marblehead. Free admission. Presented by Marblehead Museum and Historical Society. 781-631-1768.

Free quarry tour, 10 a.m., Halibut Point State Park, Rockport. Video, granite-splitting demonstration and tour of Babson Quarry. Open to the public. 978-546-2997.

Rotary Club's annual Lobsterfest Fundraiser, noon to 7 p.m., American Legion Hall and bandstand, Beach Street, Rockport. Admission $27 per person in advance, $29 per person at door. Boiled lobster, clam chowder, corn on the cob, roll and watermelon. Proceeds benefit local community service projects and the club's scholarship fund. For tickets, see any Rockport Rotarian or stop by Legion Hall the day of dinner. For advance reservations, call 978-546-9694.

Author Signing, Dr. Tom Graboys, 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 210 Andover St., Peabody. Battles with illness depicted in "Life in the Balance." 978-533-3268.

Martial arts demonstration, 2 p.m. with Wang Anlin, master of Shaolin and Wensheng styles, at Peabody Essex Museum's Atrium, East India Square, Salem. www.pem.org.

Marblehead Summer Jazz Series concert, 8 p.m. at Unitarian-Universalist Church, 28 Mugford St., Marblehead. Features jazz singer Ernie Andrews. Tickets $25 in advance; $27 at door. For information, visit www.marbleheadjazz.org.

Ipswich Freestyle Dance for Dafur, 8 to 11 p.m. at Ipswich Moving Co., rear of 62 East St. Dance barefoot or wear soft-soled shoes. Features DJ Rav. Admission $10 to $15; percentage to benefit American Jewish World Service, Sudan Relief and Advocacy Fun. 978-356-5956.

Sunday, Aug. 10

Lion dance and martial arts demonstration, noon to 4 p.m. with Lin Lin Choy and Calvin Chin at Peabody Essex Museum's Atrium, East India Square, Salem. Focus on tai chi and kung fu. www.pem.org.

Antique Car Meet, Phillips House, noon to 3 p.m., 34 Chestnut St., Salem. North Shore Old Car Club with rich assortment of antique and vintage vehicles. Rain or shine. Free and open to public, no registration required. With children's activities, refreshments, live music.

Essex Base Ball Club game, noon, vs. Lynn Live Oaks at Endicott Park, Danvers. Two clubs will play two games. Public welcome to watch or participate; try your hand at 1861 baseball rules. For information, contact Brian Sheehy at historyball@yahoo.com or at 978-790-5707 or check us out at www.essexbaseball.wordpress.com.

Topsfield Recreation Summer Concert Series, 4 to 6 p.m. on the Topsfield Common. Features Merrimack Valley Concert Band. Free; all welcome. www.topsfieldrecreation.org.