Do North calendar

May 08, 2008 07:26 am

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AUDITIONS

COMEDY AUDITIONS. RJ's Comedy Express seeks 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.

BOOK READINGS/SIGNINGS/DISCUSSIONS

ANDOVER BOOKSTORE. Margot Livesey, author of "The House on Fortune Street," Andover Bookstore, Thursday, May 8, 7 p.m. 89R Main St., Andover. 978-475-0143 or www.andoverbookstore.com.

CHILDREN/FAMILIES

BUILD A BOUQUET FOR MOTHER'S DAY. Hosted by the Amesbury Downtown Business Association, Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or while flower supplies last. Participating merchants include: Carriagetown Chocolates, Charlotte's, Country Meadows, Embellishments, Envelop the Moment, Fancy Schmancy, Ovedia Artisan Chocolates, Parke Place Gifts, Riverwalk Bead Shop and Gallery, Wick'd Kool, and Yesterday's Charm.

FREE BIRDING PROGRAMS. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island. For schedule, contact Sue McGrath at Newburyport Birders, 978-462-4785, newburyportbirders@comcast.net or www.newburyportbirders.com.

STORY HOUR. The Book Rack, Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. Free. 52 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-8615.

CLUBS

CANVAS NIGHTCLUB. DJ T-Roc and DJ Gee-Spin Saturdays starting at 9:30 p.m. 1 Mill St., Lawrence. 978-687-9100.

CARRIAGE WHEEL PUB. Open mike with Rockin' Randy, Thursdays, 8 to 11 p.m. No cover, 10 Friend St., Amesbury. 978-388-0291.

DAVID'S TAVERN. John Tavano appears every Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and Sunday brunch, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 12 Brown Square, Newburyport. 978-462-8077.

GLORY. Ladies Night Fashion Show Series with DJ Dee and give-aways. Top local stores and hair salons participating. 8 p.m. every Thursday in The Lounge at Glory, 19 Essex St., Andover. 978-475-4811.

HOBO CAFE AND LOUNGE. "Nostalgia Night" with the Lighthouse Trio the first Wednesday of the month, 7 to 9 p.m. 5 Broadway, Salisbury. 978-465-4626.

JOCKO'S JAZZ AT THE SAHARA. The Armen Donelian Trio, Tuesday, May 13, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. $5 cover. 34 Bates St., Methuen. 978-683-9200 or www.jockosjazz.com.

J.P. MCBRIDE'S. On the Rocks with Elle Gello every Tuesday, 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. 27 Lafayette Square, Haverhill. 978-469-8011.

LIGHTSHIP SPORTSBAR. Keven Gaudreau, Friday, May 9, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Top Dead Center, Saturday, May 10, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 118 South Union St., Lawrence. 978-687-2233.

PALMER'S RESTAURANT AND TAVERN. Live music Thursdays, 8 to 11 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 9 p.m. to midnight. 18 Elm St., Andover. 978-470-1606.

THE PEDDLER'S DAUGHTER. DJ Keith, Thursday, May 8; Knock Off Band, Friday, May 9; Colm O'Brien, Saturday, May 10. 45 Wingate St., Haverhill. No cover. Music starts at 9.30 p.m. Wheelchair accessible. 978-372-9555 or www.thepeddlersdaughter.com.

COMEDY

COMEDY NIGHT. Ellen Moschetto and friends, Thursday, May 8, 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Wicked Big Cafe, 19 Essex St., Haverhill. Free. 603-275-9102.

STAND-UP COMEDY. Featured every Friday, 9:30 p.m., The China Blossom Restaurant, 946 Osgood St., North Andover. Tickets are $20 per person. Call 978-455-0978 or www.chinablossomcomedy.net.

DANCE

MERENGUE DANCE LESSONS. Diane West and Donald Suthard teaching, Salvation Army, 40 Water St., Newburyport. The class consists of two sessions: Friday, May 9, and Friday, May 16, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. $35 per person. A partner is required. To register, call 978-270-1092 or e-mail ron-dianewest@comcast.net.

SINGLES DANCE. Hosted by the Single Life of Greater Haverhill, Saturday, May 10, 8 p.m. to midnight, Haverhill Elks, 24 Summer St., Haverhill. Features a DJ. $9. 978-373-3504.

GALLERIES AND ART

ANDY WARHOL EXHIBIT. "Andy Warhol, Early Work: from the Collection of Richard F. Holmes," Robert Lehman Art Center, Brooks School through June 15. Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon. Free. 1160 Great Pond Road, North Andover. 978-725-6232.

BRIDGE GALLERY. Gallery hours: Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 113 Merrimac St., Newburyport. 978-457-0166..

CHURCHILL GALLERY. A new collection of oils by photo realistic artist Michael McGovern. Hours: Mondays and Tuesdays, 12:30 to 5 p.m.; Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays, 12:30 to 5 p.m. or by appointment. 6 Inn St., Newburyport. 978-462-9891 or www.thechurchillgallery.com.

CLARKE GALLERY. Relocated from Boston's Newbury Street, features 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. Features two exhibitions: in the Main Gallery, "10 Years of New Paint: A Retrospective of Plein Air Painting," and in the Elizabeth A. Beland Gallery, "Symbols of Search: Color photographs of New Orleans homes' details 18 months after Hurricane Katrina," photography by Goodloe Suttler. On display from Friday, May 9, through June 20. Opening reception, Friday, May 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. Gallery hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call for additional evening hours. Closed on May 26. Free and open to the public. The Essex Art Center, 56 Island St., Lawrence. 978-685-2343 or www.essexartcenter.com.

EVENING FOR THE ARTS. The students at Central Catholic High School will showcase their creative talents during the school's first "Evening for the Arts" on Friday, May 9. Visual arts reception, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., third-floor art studios. Original artwork on display, light refreshments served. The Spring Concert, featuring the music and melodies of the Central Catholic Chorus and Band, will begin at 7 p.m. in the school's Rogers Memorial Theatre. Tickets for the concert are $4 and may be purchased at the door. Admission to the visual arts reception is free. 978-682-0260.

FERRY WHARF GALLERY. Fine art studio and working gallery featuring original oils, watercolors, etchings and giclees, 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.

LEPORE FINE ARTS. Newburyport's oldest gallery dealing in antique paintings and a leading expert in the work of Laura Hills and J. Appleton Brown. Also showing works by William Bradford, Emile Gruppe, George L. Noyes, Jane Peterson, Paul Strisik and Harry Vincent. Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 58 Merrimac St., Newburyport. 978-462-1663.

LESLANE GALLERY AND DESIGN. Gallery 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, Rowley. 978-948-2105 or www.leslanegallery.com.

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION. The exhibit, "Symbols of Search," photography by Goodloe Suttler, on display from Friday, May 9, through June 29 at The Elizabeth A. Beland Gallery at Essex Art Center, 56 Island St., Lawrence. Features color photographs of New Orleans homes 18 months after Hurricane Katrina. Opening reception, Friday, May 9, 5 to 7 p.m. Gallery hours:.Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call for additional evening hours. Closed May 26. 978-685-2343 or www.essexartcenter.com.

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.

LECTURES

UNDERGRADUATE ART HISTORY SYMPOSIUM. Hosted by the Department of Cultural Studies at University of Massachusetts Lowell, Thursday, May 8, 2 p.m., Whistler House Museum of Art. Free and open to the public. www.uml.edu.

MUSEUMS

CUSTOM HOUSE MARITIME MUSEUM. Built in 1835, the Newburyport Custom House was designed by Robert Mills, architect of the Washington Monument and the U.S. Treasury Building. Features ship models and maritime art as well as exhibits on shipbuilding, the Coast Guard and author John Marquand. Open Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. 25 Water St., Newburyport. 978-462-8681 or www.themaritimesociety.org.

DOLE-LITTLE HOUSE. Circa-1700 timber-frame construction home restored in 1955. Open year-round by appointment only. Admission $4 adults, $3 seniors, $2 students/children. 289 High Road, Newbury. 978-462-2634 or www.historicnewengland.org.

LOWELL'S BOAT SHOP. Established in 1793, oldest continuously operating boat shop in the country. Guests can view boat builders at work, take a tour and view exhibits. By appointment only. 459 Main St., Amesbury. 978-834-0050 or www.lowellsboatshop.com.

MEETINGHOUSE. Rocky Hill Meeting House, circa-1785 rural England meetinghouse with limited ornamental detail offering example of vernacular architecture. 4 Portsmouth Road, Amesbury. 978-462-2634 or www.spnea.org.

PRINTING MUSEUM. World's largest collection of antique printing, typesetting and bindery machines. Contains extensive printing collection of the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission $5. 800 Massachusetts Ave., North Andover. 978-686-0450.

SWETT-ILSLEY HOUSE. Circa-1670 saltbox dwelling illustrating development of England's timber-frame architecture and building practices over two centuries, including one of the largest kitchen hearths in England. 4 High Road, Newbury. 978-462-2634 or www.spnea.org.

MUSIC

HAMPTON BEACH CASINO BALLROOM. Rodney Carrington, Saturday, May 10. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. Gold $49; reserved $45; general admission $39. 18 and over. 169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, N.H. 603-929-4100, www.ticketmaster.com, www.casinoballroom.com.

LIVE 2-UNPLUGGED. Robbie Barton and Steve McAloon, Thursday, May 8, 7:30 to 11 p.m., KENO lounge of the Methuen Knights of Columbus, 462 Broadway, Methuen. 978-686-1291.

PHILLIPS ACADEMY MUSIC DEPARTMENT. 2007-2008 Chapin Guest Artists: The Mario Pavone Quartet with the Phillips Academy Jazz Band and Ensembles, Friday, May 9, 6:30 p.m., Cochran Chapel, 180 Main St., Andover. Free and open to the public. 978-749-4263.

THE CASINO BALLROOM. The Wailers, Friday, May 9. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. 18 and over. General admission $20. 169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton Beach, N.H. 603-929-4100, www.casinoballroom.com.

THE MUSIC HALL. An Evening with Ozomatli will appear at The Music Hall on Sunday, May 11, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 and $26 and can be purchased by phone at 603-436-2400, or online at www.themusichall.org. To become a member and enjoy early ticket purchasing, call the Membership Office at 603-433-3100, ext. 28. The Music Hall, 104 Congress St., Portsmouth, N.H.

TUPELO MUSIC HALL. Steve Forbert, Friday, May 9; Graham Parker, Saturday, May 10. Tupelo Music Hall, 2 Young Road, Londonderry, N.H. 603-437-5100.

THEATER

KIDS COOP THEATRE. Performs "Willy Wonka Jr." Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10, Adams Memorial Opera House, 29 West Broadway, Derry, N.H. Tickets are $9 for students and seniors; $12 for adults. 603-432-8890.

'MY FAIR LADY.' The Timberlane players will perform on Thursday, May 8, 9, 10, 7 p.m.; Saturday matinee, 1 p.m., Timberlane Performing Arts Center auditorium, 40 Greenough Road, Plaistow, N.H. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for student and seniors. 603-382-6541, ext. 243, or www.timberlanepac.org.

'NOISES OFF' PERFORMANCES. Andover High School Drama Guild will present the comedy Thursday, May 8, Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10, 7:30 p.m., Collins Center for the Performing Arts, Andover High School, 80 Shawsheen Road. Tickets are $10 for adults; $6 for students. Not recommended for people under 14 years of age. 978-623-8666 or e-mail andoverdrama@yahoo.com.

'THE FOUR OF US' a hip contemporary comedy of two friends growing older and growing apart, through May 11, at the Merrimack Repertory Theatre, 50 E. Merrimack St., Lowell. Tickets are $15-$56. 978-654-4678.

ETC.

CD RELEASE PARTY. The Urban Village Arts Series will celebrate the release of its first CD, "The Best of UVAS," with a free party on Thursday, May 8, 7 to 9 p.m., Revolving Museum, 22 Shattuck St., Lowell. The double CD features live recordings of poets, musicians, authors, singers and other artists, available for $10. All proceeds will go toward funding the UVAS 2008-2009 season. Free food from a local restaurant and entertainment from Lowell poet Ryan Gallagher and local UVAS veterans, Hot Day at the Zoo. www.uml.edu.

CLOSET SMARTS PROGRAM. On Thursday, May 8, 7 p.m., Nevins Memorial Library, 305 Broadway, Methuen. Learn how to find flattering fashions that don't cost a fortune, and how to dress for one's body type. Free and open to the public. 978-686-4080, ext. 12.

'HEROES & ICONS' PERFORMANCE. Michael Israel, who creates paintings of America's service people — firefighters, policemen, soldiers — and famous people, performs Friday, May 9, 8 p.m., Rogers Center of Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover. Performance benefits Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley. $25 tickets include entry in a raffle to win a Michael Israel serigraph worth $900. VIP and reserved seating is available in advance through Elder Services at 1-800-892-0890.

LIVESTRONG DAY. The event organized by Plaistow, N.H., resident and cancer survivor Vanessa Underwood is one of 500 Livestrong Day events to be held across the country to support cancer survivors and their loved oens. Saturday, May 10, Atkinson Community Center, 1 to 3 p.m. There will be a 30-minute optional Boot Camp workout session beginning at 1:30 p.m., and a light luncheon to follow. Admission is $10. All proceeds go to the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Atkinson Community Center, 4 Main St., Atkinson, N.H. 603-382-7460, e-mail Fitnessa@aol.com, www.underwoodsportsandfitness.com.

THE MERRIMACK RIVER FELINE RESCUE SOCIETY. Now accepting photos of local cats and kittens for their 2009 calendar. For a $250 donation, you can have your cat as cat of the month, for a $25 donation you guarantee placement and for a $5 donation your picture goes into the running for the cover cat. No electronic photos will be accepted. The calendar will be on sale in September with all proceeds going to fund the nonprofit's programs. Mail photos to MRFRS, 63 Elm St., Salisbury, MA 01952. 978-462-0760 or www.mrfrs.org.