http://www.andovertownsman.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:57:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/arts/local_story_206154805.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/arts/local_story_206154805.html WEB UPDATE: Due to foul weather, the Andover/North Andover YMCA's Dallas Night event, originally scheduled for tonight, July 24, has been postponed. Dallas Night is now rescheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 27, at the same time (Dinner seating times are 5:45, 6:15 and 6:45 p.m.), said Elizabeth Covino, director of marketing and public relations for the YMCA. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:26:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/arts/local_story_205174225.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/arts/local_story_205174225.html Usually, the west side story in Andover is all about the quiet, country charm offered in the woodsy end of town called West Andover. That all changes the first weekend in August, as Andover will be rumbling with the real "West Side Story," featuring the Jets, the Sharks, Tony and Maria. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:25:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/arts/local_story_205174025.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/arts/local_story_205174025.html They don't have a VW bus. But Andover resident Bob Cleary and his band, '60s Invasion, will look to transport people back to the 1960s with their music. The Department of Community Services invites the community to a free concert at the Park on Wednesday, July 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. to see "New England's premiere '60s band." The band performs selections from the early 1960s such as "New Orleans" by Gary U.S. Bonds and "Can't Help Falling In Love" by Elvis Presley, and then proceeds further into the decade with "Please, Please Me" by the Beatles and "Louie, Louie" by the Kingsmen. Other '60s selections include "Good Lovin'" by the Rascals, "Midnight Confession" by the Grass Roots, and "Hair," from the Broadway musical with the same name. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:24:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/arts/local_story_205174054.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/arts/local_story_205174054.html The Northshore Youth Symphony Orchestra is accepting musicians for its ensembles for the 2008-09 season beginning in the fall. Auditions take place over the summer by appointment. Symphony Orchestra, NYSO's advanced orchestra, is open to advanced violinists, violists, cellists and double bass players; intermediate string players will be considered for Intermezzo Orchestra, an intermediate orchestral ensemble. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:20:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/arts/local_story_205173835.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/arts/local_story_205173835.html Thursday, July 24 Paula Poundstone: Stoneham Theatre, Stoneham, two shows, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $42 for adults and $37 for seniors. 395 Main St., in Stoneham Square. To purchase tickets or for information on the summer concert series or other events, visit or call the Box Office at 781-279-2200 or visit www.stonehamtheatre.org. The Box Office is open Tuesday through Saturday 1 to 6 p.m. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:25:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/arts/local_story_198141731.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/arts/local_story_198141731.html Flea market shopping can be hit or miss. But for one shopper, a day at a New York flea market was a big hit. CNN.com ran a story by Christina Chinnici recently about a bargain hunter who bought a $10 framed picture of a flower, only to find an original manuscript of "America, My Country 'Tis of Thee" stuck behind the picture. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:22:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/arts/local_story_198141343.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/arts/local_story_198141343.html Calling all cowboys and cowgirls: the Andover/North Andover YMCA invites you to saddle up for a boot-scootin' good time at the 13th annual Dallas Night family barbecue. The family-friendly event usually draws around 400 people, many in cowboy hats, bandanas and other Western garb, for an outdoor cookout, music, dancing and other activities for pseudo-Texans young and old. The event is open to the community, YMCA members and nonmembers alike. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:22:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/arts/local_story_198141539.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/arts/local_story_198141539.html Thursday, July 17 Live music: Jon Shain, a veteran singer-songwriter, combines improvised piedmont blues with bluegrass, swing and ragtime, 7 p.m., free, Rogers Center for the Arts, Merrimack College, North Andover; 978-837-5367. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:26:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/arts/local_story_198145618.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/arts/local_story_198145618.html Andover's Farmers Market stepped off with bushels of shoppers checking out the fresh produce of some local farms. "Hundreds of people came by and it was just a great opening day for us, just like our inaugural opening day last summer," said Elaine Clements, Andover Historical Society executive director. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:30:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/arts/local_story_191152857.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/arts/local_story_191152857.html As children, 2008 Andover High School graduates Wendy Mellin and Corey Desjardins starred in the Merrimack Junior Theatre's production of "Bye Bye Birdie." Next week, they'll be together again for North Shore Music Theatre's summer production of the same musical. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:28:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/arts/local_story_191153031.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/arts/local_story_191153031.html Andover has thousands of acres of open space. Ever thought, "I should be enjoying them?" This summer, guides can offer you an introduction. Eighteen miles of the state's Bay Circuit Trail and mdash; referred to as an emerald necklace and mdash; cuts through town in a westerly direction from North Andover to Tewksbury. While hiking all 18 miles would take even experienced hikers several hours, local hiking enthusiasts have divided the Andover portion into four manageable hikes this summer. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:26:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/arts/local_story_191160955.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/arts/local_story_191160955.html Thursday, July 10 Afternoon of laughing, singing: Paul Gosselin and Barbara Schofield return to Northern Essex Community College's Life Long Learning Program with their show "Zip and amp; Doo Dah," 2 p.m., Room 103A in the Technology Center on the Haverhill campus, open to the public, $1. Nostalgic songs, funny jokes, heart-warming stories, and traditional sing-alongs Contact Charlene Boucher, Life Long Learning Program coordinator, at 978-556-3825 or cboucher@necc.mass.edu. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:25:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/arts/local_story_191155119.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/arts/local_story_191155119.html The Treble Chorus of New England, based in Andover and North Andover, will host the Maryland State Boychoir for a concert on Sunday, July 13, at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held at West Parish Church, 129 Reservation Road, Andover. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:40:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/arts/local_story_184170024.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/arts/local_story_184170024.html Pull out a blanket, load the kids in the car and head to the high school because the Fourth of July festivities kick off tonight, Thursday, July 3. The fireworks will be at Andover High School, 80 Shawsheen Road. Although safety officials were concerned originally that the explosives might accidentally ruin the school's new artificial turf football field, state and local officials have come up with a way to keep the fireworks at the high school while protecting the field. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:35:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/arts/local_story_184165835.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/arts/local_story_184165835.html The Rogers Center for the Arts at Merrimack College is offering residents "Summer at the Rogers Center," a free film and concert series. "We're excited to open our doors to the Merrimack Valley community with this free series," says box office manager Nick Majocha in an e-mail. "We have put together a broad selection of films and concerts that we hope offers a little something for everyone. This is chance to beat the heat, take in some quality entertainment and check out the Rogers Center at Merrimack College."