Thursday, March 13
Green Art for Homeschoolers, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., is an opportunity for children ages 6 to 10 to create art projects out of recycled material at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. This program is free. Participants should meet in the Visitor Center. Space is limited. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 978-645-5753 or visit parkerriver.fws.gov.
Latino expo/job fair will be from noon to 6 p.m. at Salvatore's Convention Center, 354 Merrimack St., Lawrence. Attendees will have the opportunity to win a $25,000 cash prize. Participating businesses will have a chance to win $1,000 worth of advertising. This event is sponsored by Power 800 WNNW, the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce and Rumbo. For more information, call 978-686-9966 ext. 14.
St. Patrick's Day celebration at 1:30 p.m. at the Andover Senior Center. Tickets are $3.50 each and must be purchased in advance. Entertainment will be provided by Brian Corcoran. Reservations must be made separately for the corned beef and cabbage lunch before the show.
Atria Marland Place and Angel Home Care will host a Free Stroke Awareness Lecture; recognizing the sometimes subtle symptoms of a stroke at 3 p.m. at 15 Stevens St., Andover.
Free movie, "A Beautiful Mind," 7 p.m., based on the true story of John Forbes Nash, Jr., a math prodigy able to solve nearly impossible problems, shows his rise and fall through a harrowing time of schizophrenia. Nash walked the tightrope of madness and genius for years. With the help of his wife and colleagues he went on to win the Nobel Prize, starring Russell Crowe, PG-13, the McQuade Library Auditorium, Merrimack College.
Friday, March 14
Public Safety Forum: "What You Need to Know for Your Business and Home" from 7:30 to 9:15 a.m. at Salvatore's Riverwalk Restaurant, 354 Merrimack St., Lawrence. This event is presented by the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce. Full breakfast buffet included. Cost is $25 for members, $35 nonmembers. For more information or to register, call 978-686-0900 or visit www.merrimackvalleychamber.com.
Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book, presented by Doherty Drama Club, Doherty Middle School's Memorial Auditorium , 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults, $4 for students and can be purchased in advance at the Doherty Middle School main office or at the door on the night of the show
India painting workshop: Create a contemporary work of art that draws inspiration from Indian and Persian miniature painting from 1 to 4:30 p.m. in the Art Studios at the Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, Salem. All materials supplied by the museum. Cost is $75 for members, $90 nonmembers. For more information or to make a reservation, call 978-745-9500, ext. 3011.
Open auditions for ages 13 through 18 for the Lawrence YMCA's Music Clubhouse second annual "Clubhouse Idol" singing competition will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Lawrence Music Clubhouse in the YMCA, 40 Lawrence St., Lawrence. Registration is required prior to March 14. The first round of competition will take place on March 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. The top-10 competition will take place on March 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the gymnasium. It is open to the public and the audience will decide the winner. For more information, call 978-686-6191 or visit www.lawrencemusicclubhouse.org.
Wood Hill Middle School silent and live auction at 7 p.m. at Salvatore's Restaurant, 354 Merrimack St., Lawrence. Tickets are $50 per person, includes appetizers, entertainment and more. Proceeds benefit Wood Hill Expeditionary Learning Program. Tickets are available at the Wood Hill School office. Form ore information, email sbk2004@verizon.net.
ACTING OUT Theater Company presents its popular St. Patty's themed interactive comedy, "Lafferty's Wake," at 7:30 p.m. at THE STAGE, 60 Island St., Lawrence. The show is an audience participation comedy about a wake being held for the poor, dearly departed Charlie Lafferty in his favorite Irish Pub. For more information, call 978-794-0001 or visit www.actingout.biz.
"A Couple of Blaguards" will be performed at 7:30 p.m. at the Firehouse Center for the Arts, Newburyport. Tickets are $30 for members, $33 nonmembers. For tickets or more information, call 978-462-7336 or visit www.firehouse.org.
Ipswich Moving Company presents "Dreaming Head," inspired by the surrealism movement and the paintings of Salvadore Dali, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ipswich Moving Company Studio Theatre, 2 Cogswell St., Ipswich. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 children, seniors and BDA members. For more information or reservations, call 978-356-5565 or email jtcraft@comcast.net. Seating is limited. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Boston Artists Ensemble concert at 8 p.m. in Phillips Library Auditorium at the Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, Salem. The program concludes with Beethoven's Opus 9 String Trio, which hints at Beethoven's later exploration of string quartets. Tickets are $20 for members, $24 nonmembers, $12 students. For more information or tickets, call 978-745-9500, ext. 3011.
Saturday, March 15
"Thriving in a Mean Girl World" for girls in grades 4 through 6 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and grades 7 and up from 11 a.m. to noon at Tewksbury Middle School. Girls will not want to miss this opportunity to get awesome advice from national celebrity Rachel Simmons. Her program, sponsored by the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, will help girls explore how to deal with confliction in friendships and peer relationships. Cost is $10. For more information, call 978-689-8015 or visit www.girlscouteasternmass.org.
Andover egg hunt and activities, $10 per child, 10-11:30 a.m., Andover High School cafeteria; Department of Community Services, 978-623-8274.
Sign Language Fun, for parents/caregivers of children of all abilities, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Professional Center for Child Development, 32 Osgood St., Andover; Fran Peterson, 978-475-3806 x 226
Spring egg hunt: The Friends of the Boxford Town Libraries will present their annual spring egg hunt from 10 a.m. to noon, rain or shine, at the grounds of the Boxford Village Library, 10 Elm St. Children will get to hunt for eggs, meet the Easter bunny and have a photo taken, receive a free book of their choosing and be entertained by a balloon twister. Suggested age for the egg hunt is toddler through 2nd grade. Registration is required.
Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book, presented by Doherty Drama Club, Doherty Middle School's Memorial Auditorium , 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults, $4 for students and can be purchased in advance at the Doherty Middle School main office or at the door on the night of the show
Children's book signing: North Andover resident and author Anne Broyles will be signing her new children's picture book, "Priscilla and the Hollyhocks," from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Annie's Books in North Andover. Based on a true story, "Priscilla and the Hollyhocks" is about a young slave girl, who in 1838, walks the Trail of Tears with her Cherokee owners. For more information, e-mail annebroyles@annebroyles.com.
Artist demonstration by Siona Benjamin, whose work reflects her background of being raised Jewish in predominately Hindu and Muslim India, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Atrium at the Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, Salem. This event is made possible by the Lowell Institute. Cost is included with museum admission. Admission to the museum is $15 adults, $13 seniors, $11 students. For more information or to make a reservation, call 978-745-9500, ext. 3011.
"Dance Katha" with Anita Ratnam at 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. in the Atrium at the Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, Salem. This program incorporates classical and contemporary storytelling and dance. It is made possible by the Lowell Institute. Cost is included with museum admission. Admission to the museum is $15 adults, $13 seniors, $11 students. For more information or to make a reservation, call 978-745-9500, ext. 3011.
Drop-in art activity: Take inspiration from traditional gold leafing techniques and Indian textiles, and create your own work of art from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Art Studios at the Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, Salem. This program is made possible by the Lowell Institute. Cost is included with museum admission. Admission to the museum is $15 adults, $13 seniors, $11 students. For more information or to make a reservation, call 978-745-9500, ext. 3011.
Ipswich Moving Company presents "Dreaming Head," inspired by the surrealism movement and the paintings of Salvadore Dali, at 2 p.m. at the Ipswich Moving Company Studio Theatre, 2 Cogswell St., Ipswich. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 children, seniors and BDA members. For more information or reservations, call 978-356-5565 or email jtcraft@comcast.net. Seating is limited. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Corned beef and cabbage supper from 5 to 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall at West Parish Church, 129 Reservation Road. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 children. For more information, call 978-475-3528.
ACTING OUT Theater Company presents its popular St. Patty's themed interactive comedy, "Lafferty's Wake," at 7:30 p.m. at THE STAGE, 60 Island St., Lawrence. The show is an audience participation comedy about a wake being held for the poor, dearly departed Charlie Lafferty in his favorite Irish Pub. For more information, call 978-794-0001 or visit www.actingout.biz.
"A Couple of Blaguards" will be performed at 7:30 p.m. at the Firehouse Center for the Arts, Newburyport. Tickets are $30 for members, $33 nonmembers. For tickets or more information, call 978-462-7336 or visit www.firehouse.org.
Sunday, March 16
Andover Artists Guild will host a figurative oil painting demonstration by Ashlee Welz-Smith at the North Parish Church in North, at the corner of Academy and Great Pond Roads from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information call Cindie at 978-475-6399.
Artist demonstration by Siona Benjamin, whose work reflects her background of being raised Jewish in predominately Hindu and Muslim India, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Atrium at the Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, Salem. This event is made possible by the Lowell Institute. Cost is included with museum admission. Admission to the museum is $15 adults, $13 seniors, $11 students. For more information or to make a reservation, call 978-745-9500, ext. 3011.
"Dance Katha" with Anita Ratnam at 1 and 4 p.m. in the Atrium at the Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, Salem. This program incorporates classical and contemporary storytelling and dance. It is made possible by the Lowell Institute. Cost is included with museum admission. Admission to the museum is $15 adults, $13 seniors, $11 students. For more information or to make a reservation, call 978-745-9500, ext. 3011.
Drop-in art activity: Take inspiration from traditional gold leafing techniques and Indian textiles, and create your own work of art from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Art Studios at the Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, Salem. This program is made possible by the Lowell Institute. Cost is included with museum admission. Admission to the museum is $15 adults, $13 seniors, $11 students. For more information or to make a reservation, call 978-745-9500, ext. 3011.
Palm Sunday concert: The Rev. Andre Patenaude will present a concert on Palm Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Andover Country Club, 60 Canterbury St. Refreshments will be served. Tickets are $20 per person. For tickets, call Fran at 978-851-2186.
Views and Schmooze: Cecil B. Demille's "The Ten Commandments"
Congregation Beth Israel's Adult Education presents a Views and Schmooze screening of Cecil B. Demille's 1925 film, "The Ten Commandments" at 7 p.m. at 501 South Main St., Andover. This film made long before the 1955 blockbuster of the same name, portrays a different point of view on the Exodus story. The event is open to the public. An optional $3 donation includes the movie, popcorn and drinks.
Monday, March 17
An Irish History Course will be offered at 1:30 p.m. at the Andover Senior Center, 30 Whittier Court. Cost is $15. Registration is required. Topic to be covered will be "The Irish In Lawrence" with Casey Coburn. For more information or to register, call 978-623-8321.
Atria Marland Place and Angel Home Care will host a St. Patrick's Day celebration with Celtic guitarist George Park at 3 p.m. at 15 Stevens St., Andover.
Radio show: Andover's own Thomas J. Garvey will be back to host the 22nd annual St. Patrick's Day radio show on Monday, March 17, from noon to 5 p.m., presented by WCCM-AM 1110. Show features traditional Irish music and conversation and also can be found on the Internet at www.1110wccmam.com. For more, contact Garvey at 978-470-1658.
Wednesday, March 19
Buddhist teacher Laura Howell will offer an Introduction to Meditation workshop from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Old Center Hall, 3 Great Pond Road, North Andover. Learn the basics of meditation to help you achieve a peaceful mind and joyful life. All are welcome. No experience is necessary. This workshop is free of charge. For more information, call 978-474-0823 or e-mail malloyps@yahoo.com.
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Thursday, March 20
Nick Trout will be reading from his new book Tell Me Where It Hurts at 7 p.m. at the Andover Bookstore, 89 Rear Main St., Andover. The reading is free and open to the public.
Saturday, March 22
The North Shore Music Theater's Youth Performance Academy presents "Goodnight Moon" at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the NSMT on the main stage. The cast includes Andover residents Adam Brody and Katherine Hall. Tickets are $15 and $10. For tickets, call 978-232-7200 or visit www.nsmt.org.
The North Parish Church, 190 Academy Road, North Andover will host its 5th Annual Wine and Art Show from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The show will feature the works of the Andovers Artists Guild members. Shawsheen Village Liquors will once again be providing some of the finest wines from around the world and will be including beer tasting as well this year. Shawsheen Village Liquors will offer a 10 percent discount on any wine case purchases and will donate a portion of their profits to the North Parish Restoration Fund. Tickets are available at Shawsheen Village Liquors, 2-4 Poor St., Andover. North Parish Church Office, 3 Great Pond Rd., North Andover and during coffee hours after Sunday services held at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the North Parish Church. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door and include hors' douevres and live music. Babysitting is also available. This is a great opportunity to purchase some beautiful artwork as well as some fine wine and beer. For more information call 978-475-5924 or visit the church Web site at www.northparish.org.
Sunday, March 23
Purim Carnival and Charity Auction
Congregation Beth Israel is holding a Purim carnival with games, prizes and food from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 501 South Main St., Andover. The event is open to the public and will include a silent auction coordinated by the United Synagogue Youth group to benefit Jewish charities.
Monday, March 24
An Irish History Course will be offered at 1:30 p.m. at the Andover Senior Center, 30 Whittier Court. Cost is $15. Registration is required. Topic to be covered will be "Ireland Then and Now" with Elizabeth Shannon, wife of the former ambassador to Ireland. For more information or to register, call 978-623-8321.
Thursday, March 27
Nature Tots: Tweet Tweet: Introduce your preschooler, age 3 to 5, to the world of birds through stories, songs, crafts and a hike from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. This program is free. There will be indoor and outdoor activities, so dress for the weather. Participants should meet in theM Visitor Center. Space is limited. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 978-645-5753 or visit parkerriver.fws.gov.
Friday, March 28
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Film premiere, "View from a Grain of Sand," a journey through the last 30 years of Afghanistan's history as lived by three Afghan women. Shot over the last thee years in Pakistan and Afghanistan, a doctor, teacher and social activist tell how their lives were affected by wars of international making and three different regimes in Afghanistan. Film sponsor and humanitarian Rachel Williams will introduce the film and Director Meena Nanji will be with us for questions and comments, 7:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6 Locke St., Andover, MA 978-475-4454.
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Nature Tots: Tweet Tweet: Introduce your preschooler, age 3 to 5, to the world of birds through stories, songs, crafts and a hike from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. This program is free. There will be indoor and outdoor activities, so dress for the weather. Participants should meet in the Visitor Center. Space is limited. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 978-645-5753 or visit parkerriver.fws.gov.
Saturday, March 29
Multicultural Elder Conference: The first Multicultural Elder Conference - offering simultaneous presentations in five languages — English, Khmer, Portuguese, Spanish and Vietnamese — will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the South Lawrence East School, 165 Crawford St., Lawrence. Workshops are: "Educating Seniors to Become Informed and Engaged Health Care Consumers - How to Prevent Healthcare Errors, Fraud and Abuse"; Medicare Health Benefits Eligibility Information"; and "A Culturally Focused Talk on Health Concerns Most Prevalent for Latino Elders." Content is oriented to elders and caregivers. The conference is free and sponsored by the Massachusetts SMP Program's Merrimack Valley Regional Multicultural Task Force. It includes entertainment, breakfast and a buffet lunch. Transportation is available for those who need it. For more information, call Lucilia Prates at 978-683-7747 ext. 1326.
Spring Beach Clean Up will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Participants should meet in the Refuge parking lot one and bring their own gloves. The Refuge will supply the trash bags. All are welcome and no registration is required. For more information, call 978-645-5753 or visit parkerriver.fws.gov.
First Wildlife Art Show and Sale from 11 a.m. for 4 p.m. at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. This event will feature carvings, photos and paintings by local artists. Part of the proceeds of all sales will go to the Refuge and Friends of Parker River. No registration is required. This is a cash and check only event. Debit/credit cards will not be accepted. For more information, call 978-645-5753 or visit parkerriver.fws.gov.
Dance performances: The Tamagawa University Dance and Taiko groups will introduce new audiences to Japanese performing folk arts to build mutual understanding and international cultural exchange at 1 p.m. in the Atrium and 3 p.m. in the Morse Auditorium at the Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, Salem. Reservation are required by March 27 for the Morse Auditorium performance. These performances are made possible by the Lowell Institute. Cost is included with museum admission. Admission to the museum is $15 adults, $13 seniors, $11 students. For more information or to make a reservation, call 978-745-9500, ext. 3011.
Fundraiser: Neighbors in Need is celebrating 25 years of feeding the hungry with its first fundraising event, titled "Soup's On," at 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, North Andover. There will be food, entertainment, live and silent auctions. Local restaurants and caterers will provide soup samplings. Each guest will receive a handmade bowl crafted by a local potter. For more information, e-mail NeighborsinNeed@verizon.net.
Symphony by the Sea at 8 p.m. in the Atrium at the Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, Salem. A talk with conductor Jonathan McPhee will take place before the concert from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $31 for members, $35 nonmembers, $10 students. Reservations must be made through Symphony by the Sea. For tickets or more information, call 978-745-4955 or visit www.symphonybythesea.org.
Sunday, March 30
Folk music program: The Friends of Memorial Hall Library sponsors an afternoon of folk music performed by Aubrey Atwater at 2 p.m. in the library's Memorial Hall. The program will consist of American and Celtic songs, guitar, dulcimer, and other instruments, and clogging, the American cousin to Irish step-dancing. The concert is free. For more information, call 978-623-8401 ext. 49 or visit www.mhl.org.
Merrimack Valley Suzuki Strings will perform at 3 p.m. at the First Church Ipswich, 2 Meeting House, Ipswich. The event is the 14th annual concert to sponsor Haitian Children through Partners in Development. Refreshments will be served. Donations are requested.
The Women's Intergenerational Community Seder is proudly sponsored by The Women's Philanthropy of the Merrimack Valley Jewish Federation in association with, Temple Emanuel, Congregation Beth Israel and Havurat Shalom of Andover; Temple Emanuel of the Merrimack Valley of Lowell; Temple Emanu-El of Haverhill; Congregation Shalom of North Chelmsford; Temple Shir Hadash of Westford; and Southern Merrimack Valley Chapter of Hadassah is proud to present the eighth annual Women's Community Intergenerational Passover Seder in the Merrimack Valley. This year's Seder program will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. at Temple Emanuel, 7 Haggetts Pond Road, Andover. Pre-Passover shopping at the Shuk (Crafters Marketplace) will be from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres, wine and soft drinks will be served. All women, sisters, mothers and daughters over the age of 8 and older are invited to attend. This unique Passover Seder and program will be conducted by Rabbi Karen Landy, Spiritual leader of Temple Shir Hadash and Havurat Shalom, accompanied by Rhea Simon Skoler. The cost is $36 per adult and $18 per child, between ages 8 to 18. Participants are encouraged to register early due to space limitations. For more information or to register to attend, call Michelle Soll at 978-688-0456 at the Merrimack Valley Jewish Federation office.
Monday, March 31
An Irish History Course will be offered at 1:30 p.m. at the Andover Senior Center, 30 Whittier Ct. Cost is $15. Registration is required. Topic to be covered will be "Original Irish Art," a gallery talk at Lorica Artworks. For more information or to register, call 978-623-8321.
Wednesday, April 2
Free muzzle loading course on April 2, 4, 9 and 11 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Rod & Gun Club, Webster Road. Students must attend every session. Attendance is open to adult men and women, as well as minors with a Hunter Education Certificate of completion. This is a comprehensive program given by experienced muzzleloading instructors for both the advanced and beginning student. Some of the many topics covered are selection of equipment, history of muzzleloading, safety, use care and cleaning of muzzleloading guns. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 978-632-7648.
Friday, April 4
Fashion show benefit, Andover Coalition for Education hosts "Common Threads," a fashion show to benefit Andover's schools, featuring local merchants and school models; Old Town Hall, 20 Main St., 6:30-11p.m., $50 by March 26; Irene Pien, 5 Athena Circle, Andover.
ECOC program: Sharon Stichter, director of New England Hummers, presents images and information about ruby-throats and other less-common New England hummingbird species from 7:45 to 9 p.m. in the Phillips Library Auditorium at the Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, Salem. This free program by the Essex County Ornithological Club is designed for teens and adults. For more information or to make a reservation, call 978-745-9500, ext. 3011.
Boston Artists Ensemble concert at 8 p.m. in the East India Marine Hall at the Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, Salem. Tickets are $20 for members, $24 nonmembers, $12 students. For more information or tickets, call 978-745-9500, ext. 3011.
Saturday, April 5
March Madness celebration, in memory of Andover High School three-sport athlete, Alex Miliotis, who died of childhood leukemia in 2002; watch the semi-finals in a friendly pub, 5-11 p.m., $75, $50 under 25, The Brewery Exchange, 201 Cabot St., Lowell; www.alexsteamfoundation.com; also, requested donation is new sports balls.
Aniruddha Knight and Ensemble presents "From the Heart of a Tradition" from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Morse Auditorium at the Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, Salem. Knight performs the early 19th-century Bharatanatyam style, singing as he dances. Tickets are $20 for PEM members and Massachusetts Institute of Technology Heritage of the Arts of South Asia, $25 nonmembers, $50 Friends of Indian Dance. Reservations are required by April 3. For more information, call 978-745-9500, ext. 3011.
Sunday, April 6
Atria Marland Place and Angel Home Care will host Faith Praise Band; contemporary Christian music, from Faith Lutheran Church at 3 p.m.
Cook and author Mary Ann Esposito, booksigning to benefit scholarships by Lawrence Ladies Lodge, #2026, Order Sons of Italy in America, 2-5 p.m., The Book Rack, 52 State Street, Newburyport; 978-462-8615.
"Taming the Female Body," slide lecture by feminist scholar Max Dashu, sponsored by the Women's Spirituality Series, 7 p.m., the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6 Locke St., Andover, free, open to the public; 978-475-4454.
Tuesday, April 8
"Flowers for Cutting in a Perennial Garden" from 7 to 9 p.m. at Ashland Farms, 700 Chickering Road, North Andover, presented by the North Andover Garden Club. Master gardener Karen Garlepy will show and describe how to turn your perennial garden in to a cutting garden for fabulous floral arrangements all season long. Guests are welcome. For more information, call Sorena at 978-794-1811 or Martha at 978-685-1568 or e-mail northandovergardenclub@yahoo.com
Thursday, April 10
Atria Marland Place and Angel Home Care will host celebrating jazz history month with pianist Ethan Stone A Berkeley College graduate at 2:30 p.m. at 15 Stevens St., Andover.
Saturday, April 12
Healthy Kids Day celebration, family fun and fitness, free, public invited, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Andover/North Andover YMCA, 165 Haverhill St., Andover, 978-725-6681.
The North Shore Music Theater's Youth Performance Academy presents "A Year With Frog and Toad" at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the North Shore Music Theatre on the main stage. The cast includes Andover resident Katie LeMark. Tickets for both shows are $15 and $10. For tickets, call 978-232-7200 or visit www.nsmt.org.
Sunday, April 13
Northshore Youth Symphony Orchestra Honors Chamber Ensembles Concert will perform at 2 p.m. at the Firehouse Center for the Arts, One Market Square, Newburyport.
Thursday, April 17
Pentucket Players, Inc. present the musical "South Pacific" at 8 p.m. at the Rogers Center for the Arts, Merrimack College, North Andover. Tickets are $20 each, group rates available. For tickets or more information, call 978-521-9259 or visit www.pentucketplayers.org.
Friday, April 18
Atria Marland Place and Angel Home Care will host West Middle School's sample of their Spring Production of "My Fair Lady" at 11:15 a.m. at 15 Stevens St., Andover.
Pentucket Players, Inc. present the musical "South Pacific" at 8 p.m. at the Rogers Center for the Arts, Merrimack College, North Andover. Tickets are $20 each, group rates available. For tickets or more information, call 978-521-9259 or visit www.pentucketplayers.org.
Saturday, April 19
NVMOM Spring sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Central Congregational Church, 1 Worthen St., Chelmsford. There will be gently used children's equipment, toys, clothes and books on sale, plus maternity clothes and more. This event is sponsored by the Nashoba Valley Mothers of Multiples, a nonprofit organization. This is a cash only sale. Admission is $1, children under 14 are free. For more information, call 978-376-2939 or e-mail nvmom_info@bigfoot.com.
Pentucket Players, Inc. present the musical "South Pacific" at 2 and 8 p.m. at the Rogers Center for the Arts, Merrimack College, North Andover. Tickets are $20 each, group rates available. For tickets or more information, call 978-521-9259 or visit www.pentucketplayers.org.
Sunday, May 4
Northshore Youth Symphony Orchestra will perform an afternoon of concerts from 3 to 5 p.m. at Masconomet High School, Endicott Road, Boxford. The event is free to the public.
Monday, May 5
Atria Marland Place and Angel Home Care will host Seniors Art in Bloom Opening and Reception fro 3 to 5 p.m., featuring the art work of three seniors; a current resident of Marland Place, a former resident of Marland Place and a local photographer, at 15 Stevens St., Andover.
Tuesday, May 13
"Container Gardening" from 7 to 9 p.m. at Ashland Farms, 700 Chickering Road, North Andover, presented by the North Andover Garden Club. Master gardener and container designer extraordinaire Jodi Yocher will share some of her design tricks in planting stunning containers for all parts of your yard, patio and deck. Guests are welcome. For more information, call Sorena at 978-794-1811 or Martha at 978-685-1568 or e-mail northandovergardenclub@yahoo.com.
Sunday, May 18
North Andover Garden Club Annual Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Stevens Memorial Library, North Andover. The event features stunning annuals and proven perennials from Garden Club members' own gardens, as well as great gardening advice from the Garden Club members working the sale. For more information, e-mail northandovergardenclub@yahoo.com.
Ongoing
Architectural workshop for middle school students titled "Main Street" will be held April 22 through 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Andover Historical Society, 97 Main St. Participants will create a model from the unique and interesting buildings on Main Street, write their own labels, and set up a team exhibit that will be open to the public. Cost is $60 for members, $75 nonmembers. The fee includes materials and snack s each day. Space is limited. For more information or to register, call 978-475-2236 or visit www.andoverhistorical.org.
"Moments in Time," a photographic exhibit by John F. Zipeto, will be on display through March 31 at the Memorial Hall Library, Elm Square.
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"Dream On," new work by Montserrat painting professor Barbara Moody, will be exhibited through March 20 in the Schlosberg Gallery, 23 Essex St., Beverly. The exhibit and all related programs are free to the public. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call 978-921-4242, ext. 3.
"Keepers of Tradition: Art and Folk Heritage in Massachusetts," will open May 18 and run through Feb. 8, 2009, at the National Heritage Museum, 33 Marrett Road, Lexington. The exhibition will feature over 100 works by 70 Massachusetts artists who preserve and revitalize deeply rooted traditions. Funding for the exhibit is provided by Bank of America, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the National Heritage Museum, and the National Endowment for the Arts. An ambitious series of performing arts programs will also be presented in conjunction with the exhibition. A schedule will be available at www.nationalheritagemuseum.org. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call 781-861-6559.
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"Singing in Colors: The Art of Maria Termini" will be on exhibit through April 11 at the McCoy Gallery in the Rogers Center for the Arts, Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St. North Andover. The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. An artist reception will be March 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. For more information, call 978-837-5255 or email raymondd@merrimack.edu.
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Watercolor artists are encouraged to participate in the Tewksbury Community of Artists group watercolor exhibit from March 6 to April 1 at the Tewksbury Public Library, Tewksbury. An opening reception for the artists and their guests will be March 8 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Entry is three pieces per person for nonmembers at $5 per piece, 5 pieces per person for members of TCA at no charge. To participate, call Elaine at 978-658-4981 or email craftygal11@msn.com.
Teaching Matters! exhibit through July 28 in the Halle Library Archive & Museum Gallery at Endicott College, 376 Hale Street, Beverly. Free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call Barbara Broudo 978-232-2257.
"Impermanence," photography by Shelley Zatsky, will be on exhibit from March 7 through May 2 at the Elizabeth A. Beland Gallery at the Essex Art Center, 56 Island St., Lawrence. An opening reception will be held on March 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on March 21 and April 21. For more information, call Cathy at 978-685-2343 or e-mail cathyessexartcenter@yahoo.com.
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Whistler Museum of Art will exhibit rare 19th- and early 20th-century works that spotlight some of New England's outstanding representational artists including Charles H. Allen, John I. Coggeshall, Walter L. Dean, Charles Demetropolis, Emile A. Gruppe, Aldro T. Hibbard, Lester G. Hornby, Louis Kronberg, Thomas B. Lawson, David Dalhoff Neal, William McGregor Paxton, William Preston Phelps, Arthur P. Spear and Sarah Wyman Whitman. Peter Kostoulakos, a local expert on restoration, will be speaking briefly about restoring artwork at the reception. The talk will be followed by a question-and-answer session. These works will be on display from now to April 19.
Woodworking classes: "Hand Planes & Wireless Routers" will be offered March 8 through April 12 from 9 a.m. to noon and again on Oct. 25 through Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Andover Historical Society. The six-week course is designed to meet the needs of woodworkers, from the novice looking for an introduction to traditional woodworking skills to the advanced woodworker. Novices will learn from the instructors and the more advanced students. Novice students can make a basic, introductory project, such as a foot stool or candle box, from pre-milled stock. The cost for the course is $60 for members, $75 nonmembers. For more information, call 978-475-2236 or visit www.andoverhistorical.org.
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Antique Auto Raffle: The Andover Historical Society will raffle off a fire-engine red 1981 380 SL Mercedes Benz Coupe convertible with only 75,000 miles. It has an eight cylinder, 3.8 liter engine, automatic transmission, power steering brakes and windows, and air conditioning. Included in the package are two sets of rims and tires, a black soft top and a red hard top. A maximum of 250 tickets will be sold at $100 each. All proceeds support the educational mission of the Andover Historical Society. Credit card orders may be placed by calling 978-475-2236 or by faxing the information to 978-470-2741. The winning ticket will be drawn on June 15 and the winner need not be present to win. Faxed ticket orders must be recieved by June 1. For more information, call 978-475-2236 or visit www.andoverhistorical.org.
Photography exhibit on Urban Renewal will be on display through March at Unviersity of Massachusetts Lowell Center for Lowell History, Morgan Cultural Center, 40 French St., Lowell. The Jackson/Appleton/Middlesex urban renewal efforts are gaining momentum, promising changes to the landscape of three of Lowell's neighborhoods. Photographer Jessica Hosman, a U-Mass Lowell fine arts graduate, captured images of the areas in a series of black and white photos. For more information, call 978-934-4997.
"It's Getting Hot in Here" will be on exhibit through April 5 in the Montserrat College of Art Gallery, 23 Essex St., Beverly. Free to the public. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call 978-867-9604 or visit www.montserrat.edu/galleries.
"Wedded Bliss, the Marriage of Art and Ceremony" will be on display from April 26 through Sept. 14 at the Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, Salem. General admission to the museum is $13 adults, $11 seniors, $9 students. Special exhibitions may require an additional fee. For more information, call 866-745-1876 or visit www.pem.org.
"Cat Club Challenge" will be ongoing on the second Saturday of every month at one80 Sports & Fitness, 226 Andover St., Wilmington. Participants will be tested in standard assessments including the vertical jump, 5/10/5 "Pro Agility," chin ups, 10, 20 and 40 yard dash and 5 hop bound. Food and beverages will be provided. Fitness testing is free. For more information, call 978-658-1999.
Ongoing at PEM
Drop-in Yoga classes on Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m., Art Studios. Cost is included with museum admission. For more information, call 978-745-9500 ext. 3043.
Exhibits: "Stage Idols" now through Jan. 25, 2009 in the Japanese Kabuki Theater; "The Art of Maori Tattoo" now through Feb.1, 2009; "Wedded Bliss: The Marriage of Art and Ceremony" April 26 through Sept. 14; "Life Boat" Nov. 8 through March 1, 2009; "To the Ends of the Earth: Painting the Polar Landscape" Nov. 8 through March 1, 2009; "Accidental Mysteries" through Jan. 27; "Origami Now" through June 8; "Gateway Bombay" through Dec. 7; "Perfect Imbalance: Exploring Chinese Aesthetics" through May 19, 2009; "Of Gods and Mortals: Traditional Art from India" ongoing; "Intersections: Native American Art in a New Light" ongoing; "All of My Life: Contemporary Works by Native American Artists" ongoing.
Peabody Essex Museum is located in East India Square, Salem. Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed New Year's Day. Museum admission is $13 adults, $11 seniors, $9 students. For more information, call 866-745-1876 or visit www.pem.org.
Two person show for Kathleen Hooks, painter of atmospheric landscapes and Larry Preston, painter of still life in the classic representational style, at the Churchill Gallery, 6 Inn St. Newburyport. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment. For more information, call 978-462-9891 or visit www.thechurchillgallery.com.
"Elements of Art Education," an exhibit showcasing Art Education graduates of Montserrat College of Art. The exhibition can be viewed during gallery hours, Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, email ristuben@gmail.com or dianeayott@comcast.net.
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