Andover Townsman, Andover, MA--Events calendar for Oct. 16 through Oct. 26

Arts/Entertainment

Events calendar for Oct. 16 through Oct. 26

Published: October 16, 2008

Thursday, Oct. 16

author reading, Stephanie Schorow will read from her new book, "The Crime Of The Century, How the Brinks Robbers Stole Millions and the Hearts of Boston," 7 p.m., free, Andover Bookstore, 89 Rear Main St., Andover, 978-475-0143.

seson opening, Merrimack Repertory Theatre's 2008-2009 season opens with "The Fantasticks." Performances begin today, 8 p.m., running through Nov. 9 at Merrimack Repertory Theatre, 50 E. Merrimack St., Downtown Lowell.

friday, oct. 17

Woodwind quintet performs, 7:30 p.m., the Phillips Academy Music Department will present Solar Winds, a woodwind quintet featuring Jill Dreeben, flute, Richard Shaughnessy, clarinet, Charlyn Bethell, oboe, Dan Shaud, horn and Neil Fairbairn, bassoon, free and open to the public, Timken Room at Graves Hall; (978) 749-4263 or music@andover.edu.

annual Wine Tasting and Auction, benefits all YWCA programs, 7 to 11 p.m., The Georgetown Club. Themed "A Starry Evening," tickets are $50 per person and are available at McAloons Liquors or Wine & Beer, North Andover, or e-mailing Susan McNeff at smcneff@ywcalawrence.org or calling 978-687-0331, ext. 1029.

Library Book Sale, 4 to 7 p.m. Bargains include more than 2,000 children's books priced from 25 cents to $2.50, as well as adult books (fiction and nonfiction), DVDs, CDs, tapes, and records. Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St., North Andover. Contact Marty Larson, president of the Friends, at Larsonml@aol.com or 978-686-1557.

Celebrate Teen Read Week 2008, at Memorial Hall Library, Oct. 12 to 18 with afternoon programs from 3 to 4 p.m. Drop in the Teen Room for a horror movie marathon today. For more information, call 978-623-8401, ext. 13, or visit http://teens.mhl.org/.

saturday, OCT. 18

bottle & can drive, benefits Andover High School Marching Band, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., West Middle School Parking Lot.

fashion show and tea fundraiser, 2 p.m., Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 471 Main St., Haverhill, hosts Fashion Show and Tea Fundraiser to benefit Ruth's House, a nonprofit, nondenominational thrift store located in Lafayette Square. The models will be wearing clothing from Ruth's House, and the outfits will be for sale after the show. The models will be members of the church and from Ruth's House. Tickets are $10, (978) 372-2843.

reception for Watercolor Artist, Linda Laterowicz of LDL Art Studio in Ipswich, featured artist at OFF The WALL Gallery, 57 Pleasant St., 7 to 9 p.m., 978-835-3255 or linda@ldlartstudio.com.

puerto rico celebration, 6:30 p.m., the Phillips Academy Community and Multicultural Development Department present Yerbabuena, Boricua ("Puerto Rican") Roots Music performing in Kemper Auditorium on the Phillips Academy campus.

live comedy, The Friends of Merrimack College host the Capitol Steps, the nation's funniest political satire troupe, 7:30 p.m., Rogers Center for the Arts at Merrimack College, $50 per person, includes preferred seating and exclusive reception with the cast of Capitol Steps, (978) 837-5117 or joanne.mermelstein@merrimack.edu.

barbershop quartet performance, The Merrimack Valley Townsmen Barbershop Chorus performs at 3:30 p.m. at the Haverhill City Hall auditorium on the second floor. A variety of standard and unique barbershop tunes will be performed by the chorus along as well as by several barbershop quartets including the award-winning quartet "Our Town". Admission is $15.00 and tickets may be purchased at the door or by contacting chorus director, Bob Shapiro at 978-688-5306.

italian night, 5 to 7 p.m., Women's Evening Circle of West Parish Church will host its seventh annual "Italian Night" in the church hall, 129 Reservation Road, Andover. Adults, $10; Child/(12 and under), $5.

Library Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St., North Andover.

annual fall fair, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., St. Gregory Armenian Church of the Merrimack Valley. Free admission, Jaffarian Hall, 158 Main St., North Andover; 978-685-5038.

AUTHOR VISIT, New York Times best-selling author and fantasy fiction pioneer Brian Jacques celebrates the next installment of the "Redwall" series with the publication of "Doomwyte", Andover Town Hall, 2 p.m., tickets required, available at Andover Bookstore, 89R Main St., 978-475-0143.

Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society, 14th annual FurBall fundraising event, features live and silent auctions, a raffle, music, a buffet dinner and much more. The silent auction begins at 6 p.m. and the live auction starts at 8 p.m. at Newburyport City Hall, 60 Pleasant St., Newburyport. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, and $18 for senior citizens. Tables of 10 can be reserved for $200. Please call 978-462-0760 or visit www.mrfrs.org to order tickets or for more information.

Quilt Show, The Tewksbury Piecemakers 20th Annual Quilt Show 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Chandler Street. Features more than 100 beautiful quilts made by guild members, Admission $5.

SUNDAY, OCT. 19

live classical music, Fall Music Series at the Lawrence Public Library offers renowned musicians Christopher Walter and Mana Tokuno performing piano duets. The program will include music by European composers Robert Schumann, Franz Schubert, Maurice Ravel and Antonin Dvorak, 2 p.m., free. Christopher Walter has taught at Phillips Academy since 1977. He is the director of performance, teaching in the classroom, instructing students in piano and chamber music, and directing both the Phillips Academy Chorus and the small a cappella group Fidelio. Mana Tokuno is known for her ability to bring a vast array of styles to life and for her sensitive and insightful interpretations. She has performed at New York's Carnegie and CAMI halls as well as Symphony Hall and Jordan Hall in Boston. The concert will be held in the Sargent Auditorium at Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St., Lawrence, 978 794-5786 or www.lawrencefreelibrary.org.

Free Concert, in The Chapel at West Parish Garden Cemetery, 3 p.m., "Chapel Meditations" performed by the Blue Willow Arts Group. Soloists, instrumentalists and choral ensemble will perform original songs, hymn arrangements and works by Mozart, Rutter, Goldman and Stainer. Donations are appreciated.

FAMILY HIKE, Middleton to Boxford by Indian and English Trails, 1 to 4 p.m. The forested lands of Middleton and Boxford contain remnants of pathways and trails created by Indians and the early English. Some followed streams and pond; others went around high rough ledges and hills; all through diverse habitats. Bring your family, young and old, with camera for this approximately three hour exploration. Wear seasonal clothing; and footwear suitable for occasional wet areas, meeting time is 12:55 p.m. at the Peabody Street Canoe Launch site. The site is approximately half-mile east of Peabody Street's intersection with Liberty Street, or quarter-mile west of the intersection with East Street. From Middleton square go east on Route 62 about 0.7 mile, turning left onto Liberty Street. Follow Liberty Street northward about a mile turning right onto Peabody Street. The hike will end in Boxford at the Middleton Road entrance to Boxford State Forest, where vehicles will be available to take drivers back to their cars, StreamTeam@comcast.net or (978) 777-4584.

HARVEST MOON FESTIVAl, a celebration of Chinese and Korean cultures, a time of thanksgiving, and the Chinese Moon Festival. This event will take place in Kemper Auditorium, on the Phillips Academy Campus, at 3 p.m. This event will include a number of performances and will provide an opportunity for the audience to taste several traditional Chinese and Korean foods. This event is sponsored by Andover Chinese Cultural Outreach and Korean Cultural Outreach at Andover and is free to the public. Contact 978-749-4377 or chinakorea@andover.edu for reservations.

TROT FOR TOTS, The Professional Center for Child Development, 32 Osgood St., Andover, registration at 9 a.m., Run and Walk at 10 a.m. Free Costume Parade and Cookout at 11:30 a.m., 978-475-3806.

andover artists guild, hosts watercolor painting demonstration by Lowell artist Don Sullivan, 2 to 4 p.m., $2 donation suggested, North Parish Church, corner of Academy and Great Pond roads, North Andover; Cindie 978-475-6399.

WOMEN'S SPIRITUALITY SERIES: Mary Magdelene's story, "Bride and Beloved: The Greatest Story Never Told," with lecture, slides and book signing by Margaret Starbird, 7 p.m., $15 admission, Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6 Locke St., Andover.

Sulinha Boucher and Acoustic Brazil concert, Memorial Hall Library. Experience the musical styles of Brazil including samba, bossa nova and choro with Brazilian guitarist and singer Sulinha Boucher and percussionist Katrin Peterson. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Friends of Memorial Hall Library and Eastern Insurance. For more information, call 978-623-8401, ext. 31, or visit www.mhl.org.

Tuesday, Oct. 21

free lecture for nonprofits, called Action Plans and Budgets: Turning Vision into Reality (Non Profit), 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. This session will include both large and small group interactions, and talk about turning your strategic plan into action plans. Speaker is Theresa Hamacher, Executive Service Corps of New England. Held at salem state College.

"How to Live a Greener Lifestyle," Memorial Hall Library at 7 p.m. Dan Ruben, executive director of Boston Green Tourism, will share actions for consumers to lead greener lives including options for greener transportation, households, and the reduction of energy and water consumption. For more information, call 978-623-8401, ext. 31, or visit www.mhl.org.

The Friends of Merrimack Repertory Theatre, open house and membership event from 6 to 8 p.m. at the theater, 50 E. Merrimack St. Guests will receive a VIP backstage tour of "The Fantasticks" and learn about joining the Friends of MRT. This event is open to the public and free of charge. Light refreshments and beverages will be served. Merrimack Repertory Theatre will be offering a special discounted rate for any new subscribers who join that evening. RSVP by Friday, Oct. 17, to Jeff Prescott at 978-654-7552 or development@merrimackrep.org.

Thursday, Oct. 23

The Friends of Memorial Hall Library Fall Book Sale, stock up on books for all ages, movies, CDs and more. Preview night: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., $20 per person. For more information, call 978-623-8401, ext. 31, or visit www.mhl.org.

author reading, Kate Larson will be reading from her latest book ASSASSIN'S ACCOMPLICE: Mary Surratt & the Plot to Kill Lincoln, 7 p.m., free, Andover Bookstore, 89 Rear Main St. 978-475-0143.

Friday, Oct. 24

"the diary of anne frank," presented by Acting Out Theater Company, 7:30 p.m., $10, The Stage, 60 Island St., Lawrence, 978-475-2570 or actingout@earthlink.net.

silent Film with soundtrack!, the Devil Music Ensemble presents "Red Heroine," an original soundtrack to a virtually unknown silent film. The film and the musical accompaniment will start at 7 p.m., Rogers Center of the Arts, Merrimack College. The Devil Music Ensemble created the first modern score for the story of a sword-battling maiden and negotiated the performance license for the film with Beijing's Poly Asian Community. Originally released in 1929, the film has received new life with this stimulating score. Tickets: $12. For reservations and information, call 978-837-5355 or visit www.merrimack.edu/rogers.

The Friends of Memorial Hall Library Fall Book Sale, stock up on books for all ages, movies, CDs and more. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 978-623-8401, ext. 31, or visit www.mhl.org.

ENDLESS SUMMER concert, fundraiser hosted by Rotary Club of Andover, $50, 6 to 11 p.m., Andover Town House (Old Town Hall), 20 Main St., Andover, music by the BAHA BROTHERS (www.bahabrothers.com), catering by DISH, full bar service by ANDOVER LIQUORS, tickets from CitiBank, Elm Square, Andover.

Saturday, Oct. 25

Fun on the Chai Seas Fundraising Event, Temple Emanuel, 7 Haggetts Pond Road, Andover, 7 to 11 p.m., tickets are $100 per person and include a smorgasbord of fine food from local caterers, an open bar, an assortment of entertainment including a piano player and flutist duet, a DJ with several dancers, a casino featuring black jack, roulette and craps and a magic show.

"the diary of anne frank," presented by Acting Out Theater Company, 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m., $10, The Stage, 60 Island St., Lawrence, 978-475-2570 or actingout@earthlink.net.

Lama Surya Das, bestselling author of "Words of Wisdom and Awakening the Buddha Within," renowned meditation master, and lineage holder in the Dzogchen tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Old Center Hall, 3 Great Pond Road, North Andover. Lama Surya Das will introduce us to "Presencing, the Sacred Wisdom Art of Nowness-Awareness" through teachings, awareness practice, meditation, and lively dialogue. For more information or to pre-register, contact malloy.ps55@comcast.net/978-474-0823

Sunday, Oct. 26

The Friends of Memorial Hall Library Fall Book Sale, stock up on books for all ages, movies, CDs and more. Hours: 1 to 4:30 p.m.For more information, call 978-623-8401, ext. 31, or visit www.mhl.org.

Organ Concert at First Church Congregational, Boxford, 4 p.m., with Jay Zoller of Newcastle, Maine. Zoller's program features music of Bach, Walther, Wunderlich, Franck, Brahms and Bourgeois. Sponsored by the Music Ministry of First Church, Boxford, reception follows in Coggin Room. First Church Congregational Boxford is at 4 Georgetown Road in Boxford, www.firstchurchboxford.org.

Monday, Oct. 27

"Life Threatening Food Allergies: Lessons Learned As A Pediatrician and Parent," presented by Dr. Chan, Andover Pedicatrics, 7 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, Andover.