Women Who Walk Without Whining

Saturday, April 28th – 10 AM
Mill Pond parking area at 10 AM on Saturday, and cross the street to follow the Indian River down to my favorite green bench.
Saturday, May 5
“Pan Ipswich Challenge”, a 20 mile hike across Ipswich, from Hood Pond to Crane’s Beach, with donations to benefit my favorite trail organization, Essex County Trail Association. Hope you’ll either come walk part or all of the route, or perhaps make a contribution in my name as I attempt to do so. Check out the website here: there’s a 10 mile option starting at 11:30 that may be a better alternative for those of us with “issues”.

For more info: Women Who Walk Without Whining

Spring Members Open Show

Through – May 5, Mon. – Sat. 11 AM to 5 PM, Sun 1 to 5 PM – Newburyport Art Association
Works by NAA artist members in all NAA media – acrylic, digital art, drawing, fine craft, mixed media, oil, pastel, photography, sculpture, and watercolor.
Viewers’ Choice Awards!

For more info: Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water Street

New Works, New Members Show

Apr 25 – May 5, Mon-Sat 11A-5P, Sun 1-5P – Newburyport Art Assoc., 65 Water St.
Acrylics, Digital Art, Drawing, Fine Crafts, Mixed Media, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture and Watercolor
Reception Saturday, April 28, 7-9 pm
For more info: Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water Street

Spring Invitation Nights

May 4th and 11th, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Downtown Newburyport & The Tannery
Newburyport’s Spring Invitation Nights are coming soon, the first two Friday nights in May. Start planning now! Join us for Newburyport’s Spring Invitation Nights and jump start the spring season in style! Enjoy merchant hospitality, light refreshments and an opportunity to find a perfect gift!

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Way Off Broadway Party

May 5th, 6:30 PM – 11:55 PM – Firehouse Center for the Arts, Market Square
SAVE THE DATE! Award season may have just ended, but we’re keeping it, (and the arts), alive with this year’s spring fundraiser. Join us as we celebrate Way Off-Broadway featuring the 1st annual Townie Awards. Look forward to a fantastic party complete with red-carpet photos, drinks, delicious food, live and silent auctions, (Mark Welch returns as our auctioneer!), Broadway tunes on the new Steinway, and end the night dancing on stage. As for the Townie Awards, stay tuned for more information on categories and nominees. We’ll be giving you a chance to vote for who you think should win one of the soon-to-be coveted Townie Awards!

The Firehouse Center for the Arts, Market Square, Newburyport, 978-462-7336. Click here for more information.

Newburyport Choral Society Event

May 5th and May 6th, 8:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Belleville Congregational Church at 300 High Street
The Newburyport Choral Society and orchestra will present Johannes Brahms’ German Requiem. The organization carries on the tradition begun in 1934 of bringing some of the best known and loved choral music to the Newburyport community. The German Requiem is thought by many to be the ultimate example of the best in choral works.

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15th Annual Regional Juried Show

May 11 – Jun 9
Acrylic, Digital Art, Drawing, Fine Craft, Mixed Media, Pastel, Photography, Printmaking, Oil, Sculpture and Watercolor

For more info: Newburyport Art Association 65 Water Street

Educational Seminar – Facebook Marketing for Dummies

May 16th, 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM – Newburyport Public Library, Community Room,94 State Street
Facebook is by far the most dominant social media platform. John will teach you that success on Facebook is more than just having lots of “likes.” It’s all about engagement when marketing to existing and potential customers. Learn how to leverage the power of Facebook to achieve your marketing goals by focusing on the strategies, tactics, and techniques necessary to lead your organization into the world of Facebook marketing.

Presented by John Haydon, author of Facebook Marketing for Dummies.

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9th Annual Chocolate Tour of Newburyport

Saturday, May 19, 2012, 1:00pm – 5:00pm – Registration & starting location: Unitarian Church Parish Hall, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport

The American Red Cross of Northeast Massachusetts is pleased to host an event of elegant chocolate decadence – our 9th Annual Chocolate Tour of Newburyport! All proceeds from this event will benefit our chapter of the Red Cross.

This walking tour of Newburyport will allow locals and visitors to walk the quaint downtown route, introduce themselves to wonderful local businesses, and partake in delectable chocolate treats and other samples from over 25 participants.

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Newburyport Spring Fest 2012

May 27 – May 28, 10 AM to 5 PM – Downtown Newburyport

Held Sunday & Monday of Memorial Day Weekend. Celebrate the season in downtown Newburyport! Enjoy great live music, art, fine crafts, and food from Newburyport’s best restaurants.

LIVE MUSIC IN MARKET SQUARE – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Sunday, May 27 – Don’t Call Me Shirley – plays contemporary, popular, and classic hits from the 1950’s to today’s favorites.
Monday, May 28 – WAY TO THE RIVER – progressive rock cover band.

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11th Annual Fine Art Auction, Artful Feast

June 16th – Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water Street
2012 11thAnnual Fine Art Auction, Artful Feast – by now a standing-room only event hosted by the NAA in support of its artist membership and community outreach programming. Works by NAA artists and collectors up for the highest bidder in live & silent auctions. Raffle & surprise items!

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Newburyport Youth Fishing Derby

June 16th , 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Artichoke River
Bring your rods and your bait because we’ve got prizes to hand out! Open to youth ages 3-16 (parents can’t fish but can help), this catch and release tournament will award those with the longest and heaviest catch of the morning (special prize for the smallest fish too). Shore fishing only, there are plenty of how spots to catch your fish of the day! Come prepared for a morning of fun, sun and splish splashing fishing.

Newburyport Youth Services for more information.

Newburyport Riverfront Music Festival

July 7th, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Waterfront Park
Event Description Spend the day on the waterfront in Newburyport! Come early and enjoy great food & shopping while waiting for the concert to begin.

Food Vendors in Market Square all day! Check back for a list of food vendors.

Visit the Beer Tent from 12:00 – 6:00 PM. Must be 21+ to enter.

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The HMS Bounty Visit’s Newburyport

July 13th – 16th

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Newburyport Art Walk 2012

June 23-24, August 18-19, October 20-21 – Saturday 3-7 pm Sundays, 1-5pm
ArtWalk features activities at participating galleries and studios including music, demonstrations, artist receptions, refreshments and more. Look for the ArtWalk signs displayed at ArtWalk sites.
Click here for more information.

Irish Session – Newburyport

Every Wednesday, 7-10PM – Port Tavern
Live Irish Session with Eamon Coyne. Now in its third year at The Port, Eamon & Mick still run the best session in Massachusetts every Wednesday.

For more info: The Port Tavern

Stump Trivia – Newburyport

Every Tuesday 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM, The Port Tavern, 84 State St.
Teams of 2 – 6 people – 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place prizes.
Challenge your brain and see how much you remember!

For more info: The Port Tavern

The Firehouse Center for the Arts – Newburyport

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS! As we begin a new season of music, dance, theater, film, and art, we invite you to be part of the magic at the Firehouse Center for the Arts.
Upcoming Shows:

April
April 15 • The Wizard of Oz
April 22 • Sleeping Beauty
April 26 • April Verch Band
May
May 11 • Jozef Nadj at Firehouse Center for the Arts
May 13 • Oceans Are Talking
May 24 thru June 3 • Midsummer Night’s Dream

The Firehouse Center for the Arts, Market Square, Newburyport, 978-462-7336. Click here for more information.

Blue Ocean Music Hall – Salisbury

With an enticing line-up of weekly shows, Blue Ocean Music Hall is the perfect venue to see top national acts in an intimate setting where most seats are within 50 feet of the stage.
Upcoming Shows:

April
Saturday, April 14, 8:00 pm – Gary Hoey
May
Saturday, May 12, 6:30 and 9:00 – Comedian Bob Marley
June
Friday, June 22, 8pm – Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters
July
Friday, July 13, – 3rd Annual Buffett Beach Blast – Tailgate Party, 4pm; Changes in Latitude, 8pm

Blue Ocean Music Hall, 4 Oceanfront North, Salisbury Beach, 978-462-5888. Click here for more information.

Newburyport Fall Harvest Festival

October 7 & 8, 2012 – SAVE THE DATE!
Held Sunday & Monday of Columbus Day weekend, enjoy great live music, art, fine crafts, food from Newburyport’s best restaurants!

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