ART
ADDISON GALLERY. "Funney/Strange," works in various media by William Wegman; "An Impressionist Legacy: Lawrence's White Fund Paintings;" "Eye on the Collection: Landscape Impressions," late 19th century American paintings; "So Long, Farewell," paintings and sculptures from the Addison's collection that are going on tour. Exhibits run through July. Located at Phillips Academy, 180 Main St., Andover. 978-749-4015.
ANNA JAQUES HOSPITAL. Acrylic landscapes by retired Anna Jaques pediatrician Larry Olney, in the hospital's main hallway through July. 25 Highland Ave., Newburyport.
BRIDGE GALLERY. Cooperative gallery of 15 local artists. Summer show through July. Featured artist is Danielle Gauthier McCarthy. Reception for Artwalk Newburyport on Saturday, July 21, 3 to 7 p.m. Open daily, 1 to 7 p.m..113 Merrimac St., Newburyport.
CAFFE DI SIENA. Paintings by Plum Island artist Margaret McIntosh through July. 33 Pleasant St., Newburyport.
CALADAN GALLERY. "Travels," a juried exhibition of 17 national and international artists depicting the environment; "Smile Universe," paintings by local artist Bren Bataclan; "Janene Whitesell: Consequential Galaxies." Exhibits run through Aug. 9. View online at www.caladangallery.com.
CHASE AND LUNT. Landscape paintings by Newburyport Art Association member B.J. Beck. Artist's reception Friday, July 20, 5 to 7 p.m. 47 State St., Newburyport.
CHILD AT HEART. Mary GrandPre's signed, limited-edition Harry Potter prints through July. 48 Inn St., Newburyport. 978-462-5554.
CHURCHILL GALLERY. "Moment to Moment," landscapes by John "Jack" Neubauer, opening Saturday, July 21, with a reception from 4 to 7 p.m. Artist demonstration Sunday, July 22, 1 to 3 p.m. Hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. 6 Inn St., Newburyport. 978-462-9891 or www.thechurchillgallery.com.
ADDISON GALLERY. "Funney/Strange," works in various media by William Wegman; "An Impressionist Legacy: Lawrence's White Fund Paintings;" "Eye on the Collection: Landscape Impressions," late 19th century American paintings; "So Long, Farewell," paintings and sculptures from the Addison's collection that are going on tour. Exhibits run through July. Located at Phillips Academy, 180 Main St., Andover. 978-749-4015.
ANNA JAQUES HOSPITAL. Acrylic landscapes by retired Anna Jaques pediatrician Larry Olney, in the hospital's main hallway through July. 25 Highland Ave., Newburyport.
BRIDGE GALLERY. Cooperative gallery of 15 local artists. Summer show through July. Featured artist is Danielle Gauthier McCarthy. Reception for Artwalk Newburyport on Saturday, July 21, 3 to 7 p.m. Open daily, 1 to 7 p.m..113 Merrimac St., Newburyport.
CAFFE DI SIENA. Paintings by Plum Island artist Margaret McIntosh through July. 33 Pleasant St., Newburyport.
CALADAN GALLERY. "Travels," a juried exhibition of 17 national and international artists depicting the environment; "Smile Universe," paintings by local artist Bren Bataclan; "Janene Whitesell: Consequential Galaxies." Exhibits run through Aug. 9. View online at www.caladangallery.com.
CHASE AND LUNT. Landscape paintings by Newburyport Art Association member B.J. Beck. Artist's reception Friday, July 20, 5 to 7 p.m. 47 State St., Newburyport.
CHILD AT HEART. Mary GrandPre's signed, limited-edition Harry Potter prints through July. 48 Inn St., Newburyport. 978-462-5554.
CHURCHILL GALLERY. "Moment to Moment," landscapes by John "Jack" Neubauer, opening Saturday, July 21, with a reception from 4 to 7 p.m. Artist demonstration Sunday, July 22, 1 to 3 p.m. Hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. 6 Inn St., Newburyport. 978-462-9891 or www.thechurchillgallery.com.
CLARKE GALLERY. Relocated from Boston's Newbury Street, features the work of traditional artists from the mid-19th to the mid-20th centuries, including the Hudson River and Cape Ann schools, as well as Newburyport artists Laura Coombs Hills and John Appleton Brown. 941/2 Lime St., Newburyport. 978-465-0494.
ESSEX ART CENTER. "Alphabet Project 2," an alphabet created with inspiration from an old dictionary, through Aug. 17; "Student Photography Alphabets" presented by the Addison Gallery of American Art; Hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed July 2 through 6. 56 Island St., Lawrence.
FERRY WHARF GALLERY. Fine art studio and working gallery featuring original oils, watercolors, etchings and giclees by artists including "Newburyport 1899" by John Richard Perry and works by Enrico Donati, Jacob Towle, Dan Shaw, Paul Nevette, Susan Orfant, Anne Recchia, Agnes Kelley Manning, Traeger DiPietro, Ellen Sklar-Abbott, Beverly Mitchell, Solvi Stein Perry, Marjet Lesk, Charles Margeson and Eva Maria Lee. 1R Water St., Newburyport.
FIREHOUSE CENTER FOR THE ARTS. Painting and printmaking works by Judy Greenburg through Aug. 6. 1 Market Square, Newburyport.
GALLERY 181. "New Visions," a national juried show, through Aug. 2. Opening reception Friday, July 20, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. 978-741-7979 or www.caladangallery.com/sites/gallery181.
GOVERNOR'S ACADEMY. "Smooth Scenes. Rumpled Beds. Unmade People," paintings by physician and artist Rick Hayes, through Aug. 15 in the Remis Lobby Gallery, Performing Arts Center. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1 Elm St., Byfield.
FIRST CHURCH IN IPSWICH. Ipswich Charter hangings. Open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meetinghouse Green, Ipswich. 978-356-2211.
IPSWICH ARTS COOP. Digital photographs by Jan Burgess through July. 59 South Main St., Ipswich.
JOPPA FLATS EDUCATION CENTER. "Courting Nature's Bliss," photography by Patricia Bashford, Sunday, July 22, through Sept. 2. Opening reception Sunday, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. 978-462-9998.
LAWRENCE HERITAGE STATE PARK. "Wish You Were Here," a postcard exhibit, through Aug. 26. Open daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.1 Jackson St., Lawrence.
LESLANE GALLERY. "Art and Antiques: The Chair." Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 144 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1), Rowley. 978-948-2105 or www.leslanegallery.com.
MERIDIAN BODY THERAPIES. Work in a variety of media by Ellen Sullivan Taylor through Aug. 1 in Gallery 166. Hours Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and weekends by appointment. 166 Water St., Amesbury. 978-388-3482.
NEWBURYPORT ART ASSOCIATION. "Nature's Changing Course," oil paintings by Dale Partiss Greene, through Wednesday, July 25, in the Laura Coombs Hills Gallery. Reception Friday, July 20, 7 to 9 p.m. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. 65 Water St., Newburyport.
NEWBURYPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY. Local pinhole photographs by Newburyport High School student Westy Ford, through August. 94 State St., Newburyport. 978-465-4428.
OTISREIN GALLERY. New work by Susan Otis and Giselle Rein through Aug. 16. Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or by appointment. 7 S. Main St., Ipswich. 978-356-6088.
PROVIDENT BANK, AMESBURY. The Lobby for the Arts program presents "The Literary Women at The Isles of Shoals and Ladies of Amesbury," a collection of watercolor paintings of Whittier's favorite local scenes given to him by his women friends on his 70th birthday and photographic reproductions of various local women with a description of their connection to Whittier, through July 30. 5 Market St., Amesbury..
PROVIDENT BANK, SEABROOK. The Lobby for the Arts is presenting "The Seacoast and Glimpses of New England," paintings by Margaret "Peg" Duffin of Hampton, N.H. 1 Provident Way, Seabrook, N.H.
RIVERWALK BEAD SHOP. Work by 36 local artists including jewelry, beads, paintings, pottery, weaving, carved gourds and more. 32 Elm St., Amesbury. 978-388-3499.
WALSINGHAM GALLERY. New works by artist, printer, lecturer and teacher Maris Platais. 47 Merrimac St., Newburyport. 978-499-4411 or www.thewalsinghamgallery.com.
AUCTIONS/SALES
FARMER'S MARKET. The Andover Historical Society will host a farmers market Saturdays through Oct. 13, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. 97 Main St., Andover.
THRIFT SHOP. The Belleville Church will host a thrift shop sale Wednesdays and Saturdays through August, 9 a.m. to noon. Cost $3 a bag. 300 High St., Newburyport.
YARD SALE. The Belleville Church holds a yard sale Saturday, July 21, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the lawn. 300 High St., Newburyport.
AUDITIONS
COMEDY AUDITIONS. RJ's Comedy Express is seeking local comedic talent for upcoming open mike and comedy nights in the Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire. Call Raymond Poirier, 603-382-0445 or 603-793-3725. Mail tapes to 12 Auburn St., Plaistow, N.H.
CHILDREN/FAMILIES
CRAFT TIME. Maudslay State Park will host a story and craft time Saturday, July 21, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Features story about bats, followed by craft project. Ages 3 to 6; must be accompanied by an adult. Free. 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport. 978-465-7223.
DUSK PADDLES. The Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary will present Family Dusk Paddles Wednesdays through Aug. 1, 6 to 8 p.m. Ages 6 and up. Each paddle focuses on a different aspect of river life. Equipment and instructions provided. Cost $14, $12 children, advance registration required. 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. 978-887-9264.
EARTH-FRIENDLY CRAFTS. The Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary will present an Earth-friendly arts and crafts workshop for ages 4 to 12 Thursdays through Aug. 2, 9 to 11 a.m. Cost per class: $10, $8 children. Advance registration required. 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. 978-887-9264.
FARM PROGRAM. Historic New England presents "Farm Friends" Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m., Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm. Features farm-related story, character visit and craft project. Open to ages 3 to 6. Cost $10. Space limited. 5 Little's Lane, Newbury. .
NATURE EXPLORATION. The Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary will present "Saturday Explorations: Snails, Whirligigs and Dragonflies" Saturday, July 21, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Ages 5 and up. A search for pond and marsh wildlife. Cost $9, $7 children. Advance registration required. 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. 978-887-9264.
NATURE PROGRAM. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge will present Tidepooling for Kids Friday, July 20, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Ages 4 to 12. Free, registration required. Meet at the first parking lot at Sandy Point State Reservation, Plum Island, Newburyport. 978-465-5753.
NATURE TOTS. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge presents "Nature Tots: Flutter Friends," a preschool program on butterflies, Thursday, July 19, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 2 p.m. Ages 3 to 5. Free, registration required. 5 Ocean Ave., Newburyport. 978-465-5753.
POND ADVENTURE. Maudslay State Park will host a ponding adventure Saturday, July 21, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Discover what lives in a pond habitat. Wear waterproof boots and long pants. Ages 5 and up. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Free. 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport. 978-465-7223.
SCIENCE CENTER. The Science and Nature Center at Seabrook Station offers exhibits for all ages. Includes sea animals, nature trail and viewing dock. Open Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., through August. Admission is free. Routes 1 and 107, Seabrook, N.H. 800-338-7482.
SNAKE PROGRAM. Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary will present "Wildlife Safari: Wonderful Snakes" Sunday, July 22, 10 a.m. to noon. Ages 5 and up. Introduction to local snakes followed by an outdoor walk in search of them. Cost $10, $8 children. Advance registration required. 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. 978-887-9264.
STORY HOUR. The Book Rack hosts a story hour every Wednesday, 11:20 a.m. Features the Story Weaver, Nicolette Heavey. Free. 52 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-8615.
WIZARD WORKSHOP. Winnekenni Castle will host Wizard Training Sunday, July 22, 1 p.m. Features magical crafts, games and more. Cost $10. 347 Kenoza Ave., Haverhill. 978-521-1686.
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GLORY. Greek Night with DJ. Paul Yiotis and belly dancers Thursdays, 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. in the Lounge. 19 Essex St., Andover. 978-475-4811.
THE GROG. The Divorced and Dan Blakeslee Thursday, July 19; Mutha's Mystake Friday, July 20; the Henry Welch Band Saturday, July 21; Parker Wheeler's Blues Party with Thom Enright Sunday, July 22; flamenco guitarist Steven Spungin on Tuesdays; open mike Wednesdays. Music starts at 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday; 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; 7 p.m. on Sunday. 13 Middle St., Newburyport. 978-465-8008.
JOCKO'S JAZZ. Vocalist Steve Martin Tuesday, July 24, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Sahara Club. Admission $5. 34 Bates St., Methuen. 978-683-9200.
J.P. MCBRIDE'S. Traditional Irish music session with Paul Harty and Herb Smooth every Sunday, 2 to 6 p.m. 27 Lafayette Square, Haverhill. 978-469-8011.
MARCO POLO. The Barbara and Al Boudreau Jazz Quintet Sunday, July 22, 5 to 8 p.m. Admission $5. 151 High St., Ipswich. 978-356-0277.
PEDDLER'S DAUGHTER. Ronan Quinn Friday, July 20; E.J. Ouellette and Crazy Maggy Saturday, July 21. Music starts at 9:30 p.m. No cover. 45 Wingate St., Haverhill. 978-372-9555.
UPSTAIRS AT MICHAEL'S HARBORSIDE. DJ Koko P Thursday, July 19; Taint Friday, July 20; The Band Close to Home Saturday, July 21; reggae with Hot Like Fire Sundays. 1 Tournament Wharf, Newburyport. 978-462-7785.
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COMEDY NIGHT. The Roma will host a comedy night with Paul Nardizzi, John David, Dave Rattigan and Alan Gaudet Wednesday, July 25, 8 p.m. Proceeds benefit Beau Bellerose, 21, of Pelham, N.H., who has been fighting cancer since age 19. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $25. Call Ashley Lebel, 603-635-2853 or 6030818-1052, or Brenda Bellerose, 603-438-5928. 29 Middlesex St., Haverhill.
FILM
FILM SERIES. Merrimack College's summer film series will present "Only Angels Have Wings" Wednesday, July 25, 7 p.m., Rogers Center for the Arts. Commentary at 6:30. Free. 315 Turnpike St., North Andover. 978-837-5355.
FOOD
SUMMER COOKOUT. The American Legion Post 122 will host a cookout Saturday, July 21, 4 to 6 p.m. Includes horseshoes and other activities. Tickets $6, $3 children under 10. 200 Broadway, Methuen. 978-687-9424.
LECTURES
GREEN LIVING. The Parker River National Wildlife Refuge will present "Going Green," tips for making your home more environmentally friendly for all ages, Saturday, July 21, 1 to 3 p.m. Free, registration required. Meet at Refuge Visitor Center, 5 Ocean Ave., Newburyport. 978-465-5753.
MILITARY TALK. The Bartlett Museum will present "Generally Speaking," a portrayal of Col. J. Egbert Farnum and Amanda F. Ray Farnum about the colonel's experience at Gettysburg by Ed and Mary Kelley, Saturday, July 21, 1 to 3 p.m. Admission $3. 270 Main St., Amesbury.
