Do North calendar

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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.

'SPINNERS IDOL' CONTEST. Seeking the best local vocal talents to perform the National Anthem at LeLacheur Park this summer. Auditions at The Skybox in Tewksbury, 6 p.m. Thursday, May 15. Limited to 50 auditions. To register, candidates must return the registration form posted at the Lowell Spinners Web site, www.lowellspinners.com. All finalists will be invited to sing the National Anthem prior to a 2008 Spinners home game, grand prize winner sings at Aug. 9 game. 978-805-5117 or e-mail jboswell@lowellspinners.com.

TREBLE CHORUS OF NEW ENGLAND AUDITIONS. Audition are Mondays, May 19, June 2, and June 9. TCNE is a youth choir for children ages 6 through 18. Openings in three choirs. Rehearsals are Mondays in Andover. To schedule an audition, visit www.treblechorus.com.

BOOK READINGS/SIGNINGS/DISCUSSIONS

ANDOVER BOOKSTORE. Kathleen Benner Duble will read from her new novel, "Quest," Andover Bookstore, Thursday, May 15, 7 p.m. 89R Main St., Andover. 978-475-0143 or www.andoverbookstore.com.

AUTHOR VISIT. Evelyn Shakir, author of "Remember Me To Lebanon: Stories of Lebanese Women in America," will speak about her book Monday, May 19, 6 p.m., Nevins Memorial Library Auditorium, Broadway, Methuen. Sponsored by the American Lebanese Awareness Association. Free to the public. 978-373-2288.

MAY BOOK DISCUSSIONS. Members of the Third Thursday Book Discussion Group will tackle "Vivaldi's Virgins" by Barbara Quick, Thursday, May 15, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The Men's Book Club will discuss Dan Brown's "Deception Point," Monday, May 19, 7 p.m. Both groups meet at the Hampstead Public Library, 6 Mary E. Clark Drive, Hampstead, N.H. 603-329-6411.

MEET THE AUTHOR. John Veneziano of North Reading will speak about his new book, "Numbelieveable! The Dramatic Stories Behind the Most Memorable Numbers in Sports History," Tuesday, May 20, 7 p.m., Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park St., North Reading. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 978-664-4942.

CHILDREN/FAMILIES

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 Nando Michelin Quartet, Tuesday, May 20, 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 SPORTS BAR. Erick Preston Band, Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17. 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 15; Tim Blane Band, Friday, May 16; Mike Barrett, Saturday, May 17. 45 Wingate St., Haverhill. No cover. Music starts at 9.30 p.m. Wheelchair accessible. 978-372-9555 or www.thepeddlersdaughter.com.

COMEDY

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. 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.

SINGLE SQUARES. Flowers of Spring Dance, Friday, May 16, 8 to 10:30 p.m., St. Anthony's hall, 1020 Main St., Woburn. Everett Mackin, caller; Scott Cohen, cuer. Ice cream sundae night. $7 donation. 781-272-4185 or 781-890-2637.

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. "A Symphony of Colors" by award-winning artist Danielle Gauthier McCarthy will be on display at through May 31. The window exhibition for the month of May is titled "Plum Island Revisited" and consists of paintings of local beach scenes. A spring show of new work will be hung throughout the gallery. Hours are Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 6 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 through June 20. 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.

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.

MAY ART EXHIBIT. New collection of oil paintings by Pelham, N.H., artist Teresa Ferullo through May at the Pelham Public Library. Learn more by contacting Ferulloa at tferullo@gmail.com. 24 Village Green, Pelham, N.H. 603-635-7581, ext. 3060, shoadley@pelhamweb.com.><p>

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION. "Symbols of Search" by Goodloe Suttler, on display 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. 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.

POSITIVE IMAGES GALLERY 61. Fine art photography and gifts. Hand-painted tiles by Beesher Studios, N.H. New selection of pottery by Lloyd Hamovit, 2 Rivers Studio. Pewter from Nova Scotia. Pairpoint Glass from Cape Cod. Gifts and cards and much more. Current photo exhibit: Martin Miller, Scott Leonhart, Patricia J. Bruno, John Anderson, Stephen Kimball, Jim Kahnweiler. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; open Thursdays until 7 p.m. Watch for Summer Sundays. 61 Wingate St., Haverhill. 978-556-9366.

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.

SPRING ART SHOW & OPEN HOUSE. The Nichols Village Spring Art Show and Open House will be Saturday, May 17, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Nichols Village, 54 Main St., Groveland. Features local, multi-generational oil, watercolor, pastel, and sketch artists. Cash or checks accepted. Refreshments will be served. Event is being sponsored by Nichols Village and Groveland Cultural Council. 978-372-3930.

LECTURES

VOICE OF THE FAITHFUL LECTURE. Adult Faith Formation Program, Sunday, May 18, 6:30 p.m., St. Rose of Lima Church Parish Hall, 12 Park St., Topsfield. Presented by the North Shore, Lynn and Seacoast affiliates of VOTF in collaboration with the Boston College Department of Theology. Author and scholar the Rev. Michael J. Hime will speak on laity and church governance. Donations accepted. All are welcome. 978-462-7894.

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

BOSTON POPS FILM NIGHT. John Williams will conduct the Boston Pops from Tuesday, May 20 through May 24, at 8 p.m. at Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave., Boston. Includes the world premiere of music from "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." Special appearance by Lynn Redgrave narrating "Harry Potter Grand Suite." Tickets, 617-266-1492.

CASINO BALLROOM. Vince Neil, Dokken and Slaughter, Friday, May 16. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. 18 and over. General admission $35. 169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton Beach, N.H. 603-929-4100, www.casinoballroom.com.

CONCERT. The Spindle City Singers present Choral Conductor Normand Ayotte's 30th Anniversary Concert, Sunday, May 18, 3 p.m., St. Joseph the Worker Shrine, 37 Lee St., Lowell. Features spindle City Singers, Pelham's New Greeley Singers, La Chorale Orion, Merrimack Lyric Opera Company, and Lowell Opera Company. A freewill offering is appreciated.

GUITAR SHOW. On Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hampshire Inn, in Seabrook, N.H. 603-205-1099.

MAIFEST SPRING FLING POPS CONCERT. Begins at 8 p.m., Friday, May 16, Methuen Memorial Music Hall, 192 Broadway. Features Dan Miller, dancing to Consort Trio, wine, cheese, dessert and coffee. $25 for main floor seats; $20 for first row balcony, other seating. Handicapped accessible. 603-898-5702.

MEADOWBROOK U.S. CELLULAR PAVILION. Bucky Lewis, comedian, Saturday, May 17. 72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, N.H. 603-293-4700 or www.meadowbrook.net.

TUPELO MUSIC HALL. The English Beat, Thursday and Friday, May 15 and 16; The Pete Best Band (original drummer for The Beatles), Saturday, May 17; Bruce Cockburn, Wednesday, May 21. Tupelo Music Hall, 2 Young Road, Londonderry, N.H. 603-437-5100.

VOICES OF DISTINCTION WEEKEND. "Voices Of Yesterday ... a joyous reunion," Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17, 8 p.m., Church on the Plains, Main Street, Kingston, N.H. Features songs of The Beatles, Queen, ABBA and more. Tickets are $13 in advance, or $15 at the door. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the "Right Cut" Salon, West Main Street, Kingston, N.H. 603-642-8428, 603-642-5262 or e-mail voxofdistinction@comcast.net.

THEATER

IMAGE THEATER. "Tales from a Tavern," seven original plays, all set and performed in a tavern, Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17, at 8 p.m. Upstairs at The Old Court, 29 Central St., downtown Lowell. Tickets are $19. 978-441-0102 or www.Imagetheater.com.

KIDS COOP THEATRE. The group will perform "Willy Wonka Jr." on Friday, May 16 and 17 in the Adams Memorial Opera House, 29 West Broadway, Derry, N.H. Tickets are $9 for students and seniors; $12 for adults. 603-432-8890.

"JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR". Friday, May 16, 8 p.m.; Saturday, May 17, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 18, 2 and 7:30 p.m. at the Opera House in Boston. Tickets are $17.50 to $74.50. Tickets are available at: 617-931-2787, www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com, The Opera House Box Office, 539 Washington St., Boston.

ETC.

HAUNTED PLACES PROGRAM. "Ghosts," Sunday, May 18, 1:45 p.m., Tewksbury Library, 300 Chandler St., Tewksbury. The program features eerie tales of local haunts. Free and open to the public. 978-777-2711.

SPRING QUILT SHOW. Friday, May 16, noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m, All Saints Episcopal Church, 10 Billerica Road, Chelmsford. Features small quilt silent auction, lectures and demonstrations, raffle baskets, "Chelmsford Star" Raffle Quilt, a well-stocked boutique, refreshments and bake sale. $5 per person; children 5 and under are free. Group rates are available. 978-692-7244 or 978-433-8312.

THE MERRIMACK RIVER FELINE RESCUE SOCIETY. Now accepting photos of local cats and kittens for their 2009 calendar. For a $250, you can have your cat as cat of the month, for $25, you guarantee placement and for $5 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.