Arts & Culture

Free Books – Jewish American Heritage Month in May

Books are the mirrors and windows to the world for children. They stimulate children’s imaginations while educating them in meaningful ways. Books unlock the world for children, build bridges of understanding amongst them, and introduce children to something new. It...

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North Shore Chamber to Celebrate 2026 Honor Scholars

The North Shore Chamber of Commerce presents its 2026 Honor Scholars Recognition Dinner on Thursday, May 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hilton in Danvers. The North Shore Chamber’s Honor Scholars Recognition Dinner celebrates the top 3 percent of students in...

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Plant Matters: Anything Grows Salisbury, Mass.

  (Note, column was originally written to run two months ago... forgive the snow!) Winter Brings Tulip Mania To Salisbury This is not a column paying tribute to the speculative bubble of 1634: it is a respite from this especially harsh winter for us, but not for...

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Sorellanza Announces Spring Concert Series: “I Will”

ROCKPORT – Sorellanza is thrilled to announce its upcoming spring concert series, titled “I Will.” This vibrant collection celebrates resilience, connection, and the power of community. From bold calls for empowerment to moments of deep peace and reflection, these...

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Tenney Statute Celebrated at Custom House Maritime Museum

NEWBURYPORT – The Custom House Maritime Museum (CHMM) drew a crowd last week to celebrate the raising of more than $25,000 to secure the acquisition of the 9-foot masthead of one of the city’s most famous philanthropist join the museum’s collection of clipper ship art...

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Merrimac Purple Sage Potters Sale

MERRIMAC, Mass. − The Purple Sage Potters Offer their work for sale twice a year at Purple Sage Pottery, 3 Mechanic Street in Merrimac.  o Twelve local potters will offer a variety of sculptural, decorative, and functional ware on Saturday, May 2nd, from 10-5, with a...

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‘Drop Dead!’ – North Shore Players – Danvers, Mass.

Submitted by Martin Fucio The North Shore Players, a community theater in Danvers, presents the comedy-murder-mystery “Drop Dead!”  A cast of has-been actors, led by an insane director, is trying to stage a murder-mystery.  Then the real murders happen. It’s at Hogan...

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21st Greater Newburyport Literary Festival Features Updike

NEWBURYPORT – Michael Updike, a marvelous sculptor of delicate silver platters, boots and bowls as well as huge granite gravestones, will bring his wit and insights into his father’s mastery of the great American novel to this year’s weekend of celebrating all things...

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WEST NEWBURY: Sage Center Lunch & Learn Speaker Series

Thursday, April 16  11:30 a.m. - 1:00 PM WEST NEWBURY − Please join us for lunch and the Q&A forum to discuss Town Meeting warrant articles. Angus Jennings, Town Manager & Amanda Haggstrom, Town Clerk will review the warrant articles and answer your questions....

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Newburyport: Two Grammy Nominees Perform at Belleville

NEWBURYPORT – North Texas music lovers have a pair of treats in store this weekend as Tony Trischka, who has been called the “greatest banjo player on the planet,” is joined by rhythm and blues singer Farayi at the Belleville Roots Concert Saturday night. It’s “a...

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