Marblehead Festival of Arts Volunteer Information Party
All are invited to come to this year’s Volunteer Information Party on Sunday, April 28, from 3 to 5 pm, to learn how you can be part of the Marblehead Festival of Arts.
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Monday, April 8, 2013
'Totally New Theatre' at Marblehead Little Theatre
Totally New Theater 2013, a play development retreat for writers produced by local playwright Shari D. Frost for Marblehead Little Theatre, is returning for its fifth annual event.
Book Clubs: We Want Your Recommendations
Tell us what you're reading right now using this nifty form on Patch!
As part of our ongoing Patch Reads program, we are actively seeking input from you on what you are reading right now. Fill out this form and tell us what you and your book clubs are reading and why. Then we'll share it with others so that we can all benefit from your book club recommendations.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Classical Charity: Great Music, Great Food. What Could Could Be Better Than That?
Enjoy beautiful music in an intimate setting on April 9.
Great music will join great food on the menu when members of the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra perform at The Landing in Marblehead on Tuesday, April 9 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Landing will donate a percentage of the evening’s food and beverage bills to the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra. The evening’s entertainment is part of The Landing’s continuing series of charitable endeavors that highlight local performers. North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra members will team up in small groups and perform classical chamber music and other works pieces for quartets and trios. It’s a “win-win” for everyone, as musicians can gain notice, the restaurant attracts a crowd, and organizations such as the North Shore Philharmonic can raise …
Friday, April 5, 2013
Live Music This Weekend: Gian Carlo Buscaglia, Tim O'Brien
Here is a round-up of live music throughout the North Shore this weekend.
This weekend is packed with live music on the North Shore and a whole bunch of bands playing a wide variety of music genres, from classic rock to blues and soul, can be seen for free at rock clubs and restaurants throughout the region. Latin-American musician Gian Carlo Buscaglia is playing at the Howling Wolf in Salem on Friday night. Buscaglia, who got his start playing on the streets of Harvard Square, plays his flavor of various Latino music sub-genres, with traditional Latin-American beats accompanied by his powerful and emotional Spanish vocal parts. In Marblehead, shows include bluegrass phenomenon Tim O'Brien at the Me & Thee. All shows begin at 9 p.m. unless specified. Other Live Music This Weekend: The Landing Restaurant, 81 …
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Monday, April 1, 2013
A Poem and Photo for Spring, By Stoddard Vandersteel
Marblehead's Stoddard Vandersteel posted this poem and photo as he reflected about the change of seasons.
Which Marblehead Community Organization Was Just Declared Best in the Northeast?
Hint: You've seen it in action on TV.
Saturday, March 30, 2013
James Hankins: Swampscott Author With Three Amazon Best Sellers
The fiction writer answers questions about his books and writing.
Meet author James Hankins. James writes fiction — thrillers — and has three Amazon best sellers. They are Brothers and Bones, Drawn and Jack of Spades. Brothers and Bones has gotten him the most notice including a starred review from Kirkus Reviews. In addition, some 25,000 people have bought copies of the book. Here is our Q&A interview: Q: How long have you lived in Swampscott? A: I've been living in Swampscott since my wife and I moved here in 2000. In 2003, our twin sons joined us. Frankly, I can't see us ever leaving; we love it here. Q: Tell us a little about you and your family? A: Okay, I'll start with me. I always wanted to tell stories, though earlier in my life I thought I would do so through films. I wanted to make…
Friday, March 29, 2013
Live Music This Weekend: the Swamptones
Here is a round-up of live music throughout the North Shore this weekend.
This weekend is packed with live music on the North Shore and a whole bunch of bands playing a wide variety of music genres, from classic rock to blues and soul, can be seen for free at rock clubs and restaurants throughout the region. The Swamptones will play Palmer's Restaurant and Tavern Saturday night. The Swamptones provide a unique live music experience with a New Orleans style sound. The band of veteran musicians play a variety of New Orleans music as well as Zydceo, Jump, Blues. All shows begin at 9 p.m. unless specified. Other Live Music This Weekend: The Landing Restaurant, 81 Front St., Marblehead Fri., March 29 -The Gravel Project Sat., March 30 - Michael Troy Palmer's Restaurant & Tavern, 18 Elm St., Andover Fri., March 29 - …
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Five Things You Need to Know Today
'Good Friday Cantata' Returns to St. Andrew's
Essential daily information at a glance, including word that Bob Franke's "Good Friday Cantata," featuring him and musicians from around the region, returns to St. Andrew's tonight.
1. Weather Watch: A slight chance of showers after 3 p.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 51. That's 5-1! Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. 2. Bob Franke's Good Friday Cantata: The annual musical event, which features Bob Franke and musicians from around the region, is 8 p.m. Friday at St. Andrew's. $15. 3. New Liquor License for Sale: Selectmen bowed to state pressure and grudgingly approved a liquor license for the shuttered Sweeney's Retreat. The bankruptcy trustee for Sweeney's will be selling it, with the proceeds going toward paying the defunct bar's creditors. 4. North Shore "American Idol" Contestant Advances: Angie Miller of Beverly is still in the hunt for "American Idol" after voters passed her through to next week's …
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