Compiled by Judy Wakefield
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FRIDAY, AUG. 13
Dinner Cabaret, "Broadway Our Way," Andover Community Theater (ACT), 7:30 p.m., Indian Ridge Country Club, 73 Lovejoy Road, Andover, $45 per person which includes a three-course dinner and the show, full cash bar available; 978-276-9568. actandover.com.
LIVE THEATER, "Noises Off," Merrimack Valley Players, 7:30 p.m., Rogers Center for the Arts, Merrimack College, $15-20; 978-914-5384, tickets@mvplayers.org, mvplayers.org.
OPEN HOUSE, Temple Ner Tamid, 368 Lowell St., Peabody, 8 p.m.
SATURDAY, AUG. 14
Harvard Club of Andover Cookout, 12:30-6 p.m. Enjoy a summer barbecue and go for a swim at a delightful family event with fun activities for kids. Enjoy the pool and lovely gardens at the home of Frank W. and Belva Hopkins. Harvard alumni, students, friends invited; RSVP, Frank and Belva, 978-470-0702, Larry Morse, HCA President, 978-729-9432, by Thursday, Aug. 12.
ANDOVER FARMERS MARKET, Andover Historical Society lawn, 97 Main St., Andover, 12:30-3:30 p.m.: 978-475-2236, andoverhistoricalorg.org.
Haverhill River Ruckus, full day of fun and celebration, highlighting the Merrimack River and the downtown historic district, the new boardwalk and the ongoing development of recreational resources and access planned for the "River Loop" area. Classic car parade and show on Washington Street, live music, street performers at the Main Stage and a decorated boat parade and a laser light show over the river; Eric Karlstad, ewkarlstad@yahoo.com, 978-994-9508.
LIVE MUSIC, Rebecca Parris, 7 p.m., Maudslay Arts Center, 95 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, rain or shine, $10, $8 seniors, 12 and under free; maudslayartscenter.org, 978-499-0050.
Gloucester Waterfront Festival, Stage Fort Park, Gloucester, 9 a.m-6 p.m., Free admission, rain or shine; Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce 978-283-1600, capeannvacations.com.
LIVE Country Music, with singer Brenda Terry on guitar, 3:15 p.m., Atria Marland Place, 15 Stevens St., Andover; RSVP 978-475-4225.
LIVE THEATER, "Noises Off," 2 and 7:30 p.m., see Aug. 13 entry.
SUNDAY, AUG. 15
teddy bear picnic, 1-2 p.m., Andover Historical Society lawn, 97 Main St., $7 per child and $5 per accompanying adult. Bring a blanket and your favorite teddy bear, for children ages 2 to 7, includes a teddy bear story, crafts and a tea set filled with yummy treats; Reservations required, 978-475-2236, ddesmet@andoverhistorical.org.
LIVE MUSIC, Celtic Music and Dance, 2 p.m., Maudslay Arts Center, 95 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, rain or shine, $10, $8 seniors, 12 and under free; maudslayartscenter.org, (978) 499-0050.
MONDAY, AUG. 16
Andover Democratic Town Committee MeetinG, 7 p.m., Marland Place, 15 Stevens St., Andover; John Hess, co-chairman, 978-470-0806.
Faculty Art Exhibit OPENS, through Oct. 3, Spencer Presentation Gallery, Endicott College, 376 Hale St., Beverly.
MEET Miss Massachusetts Outstanding Teen, Kendall Wipff of Andover, 2:30 p.m., Atria Marland Place, 15 Stevens St., Andover; RSVP 978-475-4225.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 18
FREE LIVE MUSIC OUTDOORS, the Rogers Center, Merrimack College, North Andover, 7 p.m., with veteran singer-songwriter Jon Shain, combines improvised piedmont blues with bluegrass, swing, and ragtime.
FRIDAY, AUG. 20
adaptive horseback riding, for individuals with disabilities, hosted by The Department of Conservation and Recreation, Bradley Palmer State Park, Topsfield, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Assistive equipment and teamwork will help people of all abilities ride the gentle horses while enjoying trails at a leisurely pace; call ahead for waivers requiring a doctor's signature: 617-626-1294.
FREE Summer Singers Workshop, hosted by The Treble Chorus of New England, 7:30 p.m., St. Michael's Church, North Andover. There will be performances by the Training Choir, the Concert Choir and the Schola Choir in addition to selections from our spring 2011 opera, "The Magic Flute"; Anna Choi, 978-837-5461, tcnemanager@treblechorus.com. If you would like to schedule an audition with TCNE in September, contact Anna Choi.
SATURDAY, AUG. 21
ANDOVER FARMERS MARKET, Andover Historical Society lawn, 97 Main St., Andover, 12:30-3:30 p.m.: 978-475-2236, andoverhistoricalorg.org.
Free Canoe Program, 11 a.m., Harold Parker State Forest, meet at Forest Headquarters parking lot, 305 Middleton Road, North Andover, sponsored by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, with the park's interpreter, Bob Anderson. Basics of canoe handling and water safety discussed with a guided paddle around one of Harold Parker's ponds. Canoes provided, bring sunscreen, insect repellent, water, a camera and your own life vest if you have one, otherwise one will be provided. Limited to 16 adults over 18. Preregistration required; 978-475-7972.
LIVE JAZZ MUSIC, 7 p.m., Grace Kelly Jazz, Maudslay Arts Center, 95 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, rain or shine, $10, $8 seniors, 12 and under free; maudslayartscenter.org, 978-499-0050.
CLAMBAKE, hosted by Knights of Columbus, Lawrence Council, 1 Market St., Lawrence, $20-35, 1-2 p.m., doors open at 10:30 a.m.; 978-687-9834, 978-686-5712 for tickets, must be purchased by Aug. 16.
LIVE MUSIC, with Tom Monte: Man of many voices, 3:15 p.m., Atria Marland Place, 15 Stevens St., Andover; RSVP 978-475-4225.
SUNDAY, AUG. 22
Gloucester ROAD RACE, 7-Mile Road Race in scenic Cape Ann, field of 3,000-5,000 runners expected; rungloucester.com.
LIVE MUSIC, American Century Music Classical Quintet, 2 p.m., Maudslay Arts Center, 95 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, rain or shine, $10, $8 seniors, 12 and under free; maudslayartscenter.org, 978-499-0050.
Armenian Food & Music Festival, noon-5 p.m., $1 per person, American Legion Farm, 1314 Main St., Haverhill; 978-372-9227.
TUESDAY, AUG. 24
LIVE sing-alonG, with Mary Ellen Driscoll (guitarist/songwriter), 2:30 p.m., Atria Marland Place, 15 Stevens St., Andover; RSVP 978-475-4225.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 25
Summer Concert and Barbecue, Ashland Farm at North Andover senior living community, 5 p.m., public welcome, 700 Chickering Road, North Andover.
free live Music in The Park, Chestnut and Bartlet streets, "60s Invasion" (Beatles), rescheduled from July 14, 6 p.m., bring picnics, chairs, blanket. For inclement weather or rescheduled performances call 978-623-8279 after 4 p.m.
THURSDAY, AUG. 26
Local Authors Book Sale, and signing, Haverhill Public Library, Haverhill, Johnson Auditorium, 4-8:30 p.m. Andover residents Monique and Alexa Peters will be at this book signing with copies of the children's book "Cooper & Me."
FRIDAY, AUG. 27
adaptive horseback riding, for individuals with disabilities, hosted by The Department of Conservation and Recreation, Bradley Palmer State Park, Topsfield, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Assistive equipment and teamwork will help people of all abilities ride the gentle horses while enjoying trails at a leisurely pace; call ahead for waivers requiring a doctor's signature: 617-626-1294.
SATURDAY, AUG. 28
Free Canoe Program, 11 a.m., Harold Parker State Forest, meet at Forest Headquarters parking lot, 305 Middleton Road, North Andover, sponsored by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, with he park's interpreter, Bob Anderson. Basics of canoe handling and water safety discussed with a guided paddle around one of Harold Parker's ponds. Canoes provided, bring sunscreen, insect repellent, water, a camera and your own life vest if you have one, otherwise one will be provided. Limited to 16 adults over 18. Pre-registration required; 978-475-7972.
ANDOVER FARMERS MARKET, Andover Historical Society lawn, 97 Main St., Andover, 12:30-3:30 p.m.: 978-475-2236, andoverhistoricalorg.org.
LIVE MUSIC, 7 p.m., Maudslay Arts Center, 95 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, rain or shine, Shirim Klezmer Orchestra $10, $8 seniors, 12 and under free; maudslayartscenter.org, 978-499-0050.
laid off Lawrence City workers BENEFIT, 6 p.m., Salvatore's in Lawrence, live band, an all-you-can-eat pizza buffet and more, $20 per ticket; call Colleen McManus, 978-291-0267, for tickets.
ANDOVER FARMERS MARKET, Andover Historical Society lawn, 97 Main St., Andover, 12:30-3:30 p.m.: 978-475-2236, andoverhistoricalorg.org.
LIVE MUSIC, 7 p.m., Maudslay Arts Center, 95 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, rain or shine, $10, $8 seniors, 12 and under free; maudslayartscenter.org, 978-499-0050.
Monday, SEPT. 6
Traditional boat building techniques demonstration, Essex Shipbuilding Museum's Shipyard, 66 Main St., Essex, noon-4 p.m. Free admission. Try your hand at: steam bending a plank, making a trunnel, putting together and mounting a frame. New exhibit unveiled. Food will be available for purchase, including ribs, chowder, hot dogs and beverages. Music by John Hicks and Friends. Round-trip transportation will be available from the Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center to Essex with two runs around noon and two return trips around 4 p.m. essexshipbuildingmuseum.org, 978-768-7541.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 11
Live Appearance, Captain Sig and the Hillstrand Brothers from the Discovery Channel's hit show "Deadliest Catch," Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 8 p.m. Tickets are $29.50 and $36.50, at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium box office, 50 E. Merrimack St. in Lowell, 978-454-2299, discounts are available for groups of 15 or more, 978-937-8688, ext. 225 or groups@lowellauditorium.com.
Sunday, SEPT. 12
Walk for Animals: Who are you Walking for?, Spencer Peirce Little Farm, Newbury, www.walkforanimals.com.
Tuesday, SEPT. 21
7th Annual Interfaith Prayer Shawl Tea, St. Augustine's Parish, Center for Education and Ministry, 35 Essex St., 2-3:30 p.m., tea and pastry, shawls to be blessed by clergy, honor knitting groups, and share stories of how the shawls touch lives. Free and open to the public. RSVP by Friday morning, September 17, to Fran at the Communities Together office: (978) 686-4012 or ctstaff276@comcast.net.
Saturday, SEPT. 25
Andover Day
stand-up comedy, finalists from NBC's "Last Comic Standing," Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 8 p.m. Tickets are $38.75 at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium box office, 50 E. Merrimack St. in Lowell, 978-454-2299, discounts are available for groups of 15 or more, 978-937-8688, ext. 225 or groups@lowellauditorium.com.
OCTOBER
Professional Center for Child Developments 18th Annual Trot for Special Tots
October 3, 2010
5K road race/walk, followed by free family cookout and costume parade
10:00 in the morning
www.TheProfessionalCenter.org
oct 16
Disson Skating presents Riverdance on Ice will combine the music and artistry of a complete Riverdance stage show in unison with on-ice routines from Olympic, World, and National champion figure skaters. Riverdance on Ice is one night only at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell on Saturday, October 16 at 7 p.m. Don't miss out on this dancing and skating spectacular.
Public on-sale is this Friday, August 6 at 10 a.m. exclusively through TsongasCenter.com , via phone at (866) 722-8780, or at the Tsongas Center box office. Special group rates and unique group amenities are available at (978) 934-5751.
Featuring Finalists from the hit television show:
ADECHIKéâ * ASHLEY * BILLY * JOSE
KENT * LAUREN * ROBERT
and All Stars:
ADE * ALLISON * COURTNEY
DOMINIC * KATHRYN
and Last Season's Winner
RUSSELL
Performing their hottest routines in Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Ballroom, Tango, Broadway, Salsa and more live on stage!!!
October 11 -
Agganis Arena at Boston University
ON SALE THIS FRIDAY, JULY 30 AT 10 AM
Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com, the Agganis Arena Ticket Office
And charge by phone at 800-745-3000.
Date and time subject to change.
Phone charge, internet and outlet orders subject to convenience fee.
Due to the physical nature of the performances, not all dancers may perform /dancers subject to change
Produced by AEG Live
This Halloween season share an intimate evening with Ryan Buell and Sergey Poberezhny of A&E's Paranormal State at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 8:00pm. Tickets are $29.50 and go on sale Monday, June 28, 2010 at 10:00am. Tickets may be purchased in person at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium box office located at 50 East Merrimack Street in Lowell, by calling the box office at (978) 454-2299 or online at www.lowellauditorium.com. Discounts are available for groups of 15 or more people. To purchase tickets for your group, please contact the Group Sales Department at (978) 937-8688 x225 or groups@lowellauditorium.com.
Ryan and Paranormal Research Society member Sergey Poberezhny will take you behind-the scenes of their hit TV series, show still and movie images of their most haunted, frightening, and mysterious cases to date, and answer audience questions. If you are a fan of the paranormal or just curious about 21st century ghost-busting, this is an evening you won't want to miss. Unravel inexplicable paranormal phenomena including sixth-sense experiences, demonic disturbances, and brushes with the darkest areas of the unknown, with one of the most recognized and respected paranormal societies in the country.
Paranormal State is a half-hour series on A&E chronicling the extraordinary life of Ryan Buell and other members of the Paranormal Research Society (PRS) at Penn State University as they seek to find the truth behind terrifying real life mysteries, hauntings and ghosts. In some ways, the members of PRS are your basic college kids - dealing with the problems of school, dating, and finding their way in the world. The difference is that these students are drawn to examining "other" worlds as well - working on cases that include ghosts, hauntings and other paranormal phenomena. Each week, they are contacted for help by outside parties ranging from the Catholic Church to ordinary families who are terrified by unusual events in their homes.
Publicity materials (photos, biographies, press releases, etc) are available for download at www.lowellauditorium.com. Click on the "Venue Information" link located towards the top of the homepage and then click on "Marketing Materials." If you are prompted for a username and password, enter "vendor1" for both. Please contact Heather Shea at (978) 937-8688 x229 if you have any questions about accessing the materials.
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