2009 March | Northshore Magazine

Festival of Irish Dance and Music featuring Leahy

Title: Festival of Irish Dance and Music featuring Leahy
Location: The Music Hall – Portsmouth NH
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Description: The Music Hall has announced the Festival of Irish Dance & Music featuring Leahy to take place Thursday March 26th, 2009 at 7:30pm.

Irish step dancing will come front and center as the eight sibling Canadian powerhouse of dancers and fiddlers will be joined by additional dancers just for this special night. The step dancing is French Canadian, a style than melds elements of Irish, Scottish and French step dancing and makes for freer, whole body movements. The thunderous high stepping will be powered by Leahy’s fiddle-driven Celtic and world music.

The Founders Lobby will open at 6:30pm and remain open after the show – offering signature cocktails tailored to the occasion.

For tickets or more information, please visit: www.themusichall.org

Start Time: 19:30
Date: 2009-03-26

Grand Opening at Vero Salon & Spa

Title: Grand Opening at Vero Salon & Spa
Location: Vero Salon & Spa – 1 Central Street – Middleton
Description: All are invited to attend the Grand Opening celebration at Vero Salon and Spa, Sunday, March 29th, 2009 from 12pm-5pm.

Express complimentary services and consultations, a door raffle, champagne, desserts, and other prizes.

For more information, please call: (978) 750-4004.

Start Time: 12:00
Date: 2009-03-29
End Time: 17:00

An Intimate Evening with Brandi Carlile

Title: An Intimate Evening with Brandi Carlile
Location: The Music Hall – Portsmouth NH
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Description: The Music Hall has announced the Intimately Yours with singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile.

The concert event will be her third engagement at the landmark Victorian theater in downtown Portsmouth.

Tickets are: $27.50-$32.50 and are available to the public Saturday, February 28th, 2009 at the Music Hall box office, located at 28 Chestnut Street, Portsmouth, NH or by phone at: (603) 436-2400

For more information, please visit: www.themusichall.org

Please also know that $.50 from each ticket will be donated to a Brandi Carlile
selected charity: www.reverbrock.org/site/

Start Time: 19:30
Date: 2009-04-01

2009 Salem Lynphomathon

Title: 2009 Salem Lynphomathon
Location: Willows Park – Salem, MA
Description: Join hundreds of survivors and caregivers as they walk to raise funds and awareness for the Lymphoma Research Foundation!

The Lymphomathon is a non-competitive 5K walk where survivors, family, friends, community and corporate teams walk in honor and in memory of those whose lives have been touched by lymphoma. Funds raised by participants will support the Foundation’s mission of eradicating lymphoma and serving those touched by this disease.

There is NO registration fee is necessary, but instead a pledge-based event, encouraging participants to raise a minimum of $100! participants will receive a Lymphomathon t-shirt and an official LRF bag!

For more information, please contact: (800) 235-6848, email: jmistrough@lymphoma.org, or visit: www.lymphomathon.org

Date: 2009-05-02

Chamber’s Women of Cape Ann Forum

Title: Chamber’s Women of Cape Ann Forum
Location: Cape Ann Chamber – Gloucester
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Description: The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Businesswomen present a panel discussion with an intriguing line-up of community leaders at the “Women of Cape Ann” forum on Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at the American Legion, 14 Church Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea.

The panelists are Massachusetts State Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante, City of Gloucester Mayor Carolyn Kirk, Manchester Essex Regional School District Superintendent Marcia Adams O’Neil, Rockport Board of Selectmen Chair Sarah Wilkinson, and moderator Val Gilman of the Gloucester School Committee. Each will tell life stories illustrating how they got where they are today. A question and answer period will follow their presentations.

Take advantage of this opportunity; hear inspiring stories, network with the Businesswomen in a relaxing atmosphere, and enjoy an assortment hors d’oeuvre and beverages.

Admission is $25.

For more information, or to reserve tickets, please contact the Chamber at: (978) 283-1601, or email: info@capeannchamber.com

Start Time: 17:30
Date: 2009-03-04
End Time: 19:30

Women’s Economic Summit

Title: Women’s Economic Summit
Location: Umass Lowell
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Description: A unique event designed to provide focus where women have been, where we are now, and the new realities of women in the world of tomorrow.

Explore the evolution of women in the business and economic worlds – from invisible – to visible – to the actual control of wealth. Chart the progress and influence women have on the world today, and illuminate the economic power of women of the future.

For more information, or to register online, please visit: www.mvvf.org

Date: 2009-04-06

Manchester Arts Festival

Title: Manchester Arts Festival
Location: Downtown Manchester-by-the-Sea
Description: The Manchester Arts Festival will take place on July 25th, 2009 from 9am-5pm (with a rain date of July 26th, 2009).

The Festival will be throughout the picturesque downtown area of Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA.

Described more than a century ago by Henry C. Leach, as “…the little village by the sea [which] has become metropolitan in its habits and cosmopolitan as to population”, Manchester- by-the-Sea is part of Cape Ann.

The quintessential New England coastal town, is complete with its beautiful
harbor views and growing retail trade, is also home to Singing Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The town, located on scenic route 127, will offer a unique venue for all to view high quality handmade ﬁne arts and crafts.

Included will be textiles, pottery, jewelry, apparel and accessories, garden ornaments, photography and paintings. The juried artists represent some of
the best New England arts and crafts people. Visitors are encouraged to stroll through the various artistsʼ booths located in the downtown area and in the parks adjacent to the harbor. All works will be for sale directly from the artists. Also, enjoy the local restaurants and browsing through the merchant shops, including other arts, antiques, books, clothing, bric a brac
and more.

For more information, please visit: www.capeannvacations.com

Start Time: 09:00
Date: 2009-07-25
End Time: 17:00

5th Annual Reid’s Ride

Title: 5th Annual Reid’s Ride
Location: Stage Fort Park – Gloucester
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Description: The 5th Annual Reid’s Ride will take place Sunday, July 19th, 2009.

The ride is a 28 mile bike-a-thon that starts in Lynnfield rides through Middleton, Danvers, Beverly, Manchester and ends at stage Fort park in Gloucester. The ride is in support of the fight to Eliminate cancers striking young adults.

To ride, volunteer, or otherwise be a part of this event, please contact Director Lorraine Sacco at: (781) 632-2025.

For more information, please visit: www.reidsaccofoundtion.org or www.reidsride.org

Date: 2009-07-19

New Brew

Many thanks to Michael Beaton, founder of Frosty Knuckle Brewing Company and the folks at Mercury Brewing Company for showing us around today. Northshore magazine got an early taste of Beaton’s new Frosty Knuckle Ale. Very smooth! Beaton, the former president of Cape Ann Brewing Company has moved on and has just finished his first barrel of Frosty Knuckle, a German-style ale that is being brewed at Mercury.

The preliminary taste test is in and I can say it’s a very smooth, drinkable ale, light on the hops but with just enough flavor to make it interesting. This is a great year-round ale. It should be available in bottles and on tap around the region shortly.

Look for more info on Frosty Knuckle in the next issue of Northshore. Get the backstory on Mr. Frosty Knuckle, himself at frostyknuckle.com.

Also, we got the inside scoop on the new facility that Mercury is building in Ipswich. Here’s a sneak peak at the 36,000 square foot facility that they hope to have open in the fall. This facility will have a brewpub, as well, so fans of this local favorite will finally have a place to sample the latest batches of ale – see the picture below.

The Music Hall presents: Chris Botti

Title: The Music Hall presents: Chris Botti
Location: the landmark Victorian Theater – Downtown Portsmouth NH
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Description: The Music Hall announced trumpeter Chris Botti for the next Intimately Yours performance at the landmark Victorian theater in historic downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire on Tuesday June 2nd, 2009 7:30pm.

Chris Botti, a Grammy Award-winning trumpeter with the golden sound has worked with an unparalleled group of pop, jazz and classical superstars ranging from Sting to Paul Simon and Aretha Franklin to Natalie Merchant. A veteran of both the contemporary jazz world and the mainstream pop studio scene, Botti is ranked as one of the world’s top selling instrumentalists with ten solo albums.

Tickets are: $50-$65 and can be purchased at The Music Hall box office at 28 Chestnut Street, Portsmouth, NH, by phone at: (603) 436-2400

For more information, please visit: www.themusichall.org

Start Time: 19:30
Date: 2009-06-02

Comedian: Rob Riggle

Title: Comedian: Rob Riggle
Location: Somerville Theatre – 55 Davis Square
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Description: Rob Riggle from “The Daily Show” is coming to the Somerville Theatre on Friday, May 8th, 2009 as part of this year’s AltCom Festival.

Rob will perform with Boston native Eugene Mirman (Eugene the Landlord from HBO’s “Flight of the Conchords”) and the Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Company, the legendary sketch group that produced stars such as Amy Poehler and Rob Corddry. Also appearing on the bill is Ian Moore, the U.K.’s finest Mod comedian/chutney maker.

Show time is 10pm at the Somerville Theatre in Davis Square (Red Line: Davis). Tickets are now on sale through Ticketmaster, the Somerville Theatre box office at: (617) 625-4088.

For tickets of more information, please visit: www.altcomfestival.com

Start Time: 22:00
Date: 2009-05-08

Grand Opening of Haley’s Wine & Spirits: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

On Thursday, March 12th, 2009 the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce helped celebrate the official Grand Opening of Haley’s Wines & Spirits with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. New owner Julie Vinette and husband Paul Baker (of Foodie’s Feast) proudly hosted a celebratory event featuring wine and beer tastings from local and regional vendors as well as complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Chamber members, friends and guests enjoyed the evening in the newly renovated space at 112 Washington Street, Marblehead, MA.

Since the take over last May, Haley’s Wines & Spirits has expanded their wine and beer selection and offers great gift ideas for beer and spirits enthusiasts. Julie and the staff at Haley’s Wines & Spirits offer bi-weekly wine tastings that are informative and open to the public.

For more information about Haley’s Wines & Spirits, please call: (781) 631-0169 or stop by their location at 112 Washington Street, Marblehead, MA.

Speakers Announced for the Cape Ann Home & Garden Show

March 20, 2009 - A strong line up of speakers and special guests will be one of the highlights of this year’s Cape Ann Home and Garden Show on March 28th and 29th at the Gloucester High School Field House, located at 32 Leslie O. Johnson Road in Gloucester, MA.

Patrick Parent grew up in a world filled with plants, fun, and a family that had the highest regard and respect for the green industry. Patrick learned what true excellence meant by working hand and hand with his father, Paul Parent from an early age. Patrick earned his Associates degree in Horticulture of Woody Ornamentals from Stockbridge School of Agriculture and his Bachelors degree in Urban Forestry from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Patrick’s talk “Waking Up Your Garden for Spring” will be at 1pm on Saturday, March 28th, 2009.

A lifelong resident of New England, David Epstein has been a gardener his entire life. David has been fortunate to be able to put together his love of gardening and, as a Channel 5 meteorologist, his knowledge of the weather. He hosted Garden Makeover on WCVB for over three years and brought scores of weekly tips to viewers throughout the region. Now, with the ability to put video on the internet, he started www.growingwisdom.com and can do video tips from almost anywhere. David will be speaking at the Show on Sunday, March 28th, 2009 at 1pm.

Dave Zarella of Scotts Lawn Care Products, Natalie Hildt of NationalGrid, local landscape designer Martin Ray, and Dan Ottenheimer of Mill River Consulting are on the schedule to offer expert advice in their field. The Boston Globe’s Handyman on Call, Peter Hotton, will be on hand both days from 10am to 4pm to help find solutions to all your home project problems.

For a full schedule of Show events, sponsors, exhibitors and a $1 coupon off the $5 entry fee, go to www.capeannchamber.com/homegarden

Flatrocks Gallery Woodblock Printmaking Workshop

Title: Flatrocks Gallery Woodblock Printmaking Workshop
Location: Flatrocks Gallery
Description: Flatrocks Gallery is sponsoring a woodblock printmaking workshop. Frank and David Curcio, both accomplished printmakers, have offered to teach classic woodblock print techniques in Lanesville for three consecutive Saturdays beginning in late March. The first session will consist of an overview of printmaking techniques, examples of master works and a demonstration. The second session will be a chance to work on ideas and techniques together and the third, devoted to printing.

Sessions will run 2-3 hours, utility knife is required. All other materials will be provided. The sessions are at a cost of $150 for all three.

For more information, please contact Cynthia at: (978) 353-9111, or email: flatrocksgallery@gmail.com

Date: 2009-03-07

11th Annual Women Honoring Women Luncheon

Title: 11th Annual Women Honoring Women Luncheon
Location: Sheraton Ferncroft – Danvers, MA
Description: For over 27 years, Wellspring House, a North Shore non-profit, has been a leader in social change with a unique approach for obtaining economic stability for all families.
The Wellspring House is an advocate for affordable housing and provides
shelter to families in need, providing education and job training to help families move out of poverty, and supporting whole families, parents, and children with mentoring, parental support, education and nurturing programs.

This year, there is an anticipated 800 women to be in attendance at the Woman Honoring Woman Luncheon, including special guest, and keynote speaker Attorney General Martha Coakley.

For more information, please visit: www.wellspringhouse.org

Date: 2009-05-04

North Shore Design Show to benefit the Wenham Museum

Title: North Shore Design Show to benefit the Wenham Museum
Location: Wenham Museum – Wenham
Description: Mariposa, Inc. President and Creative Director Livia Cowan serves as the Honorary Chairperson of the inaugural North Shore Design Show to be held Saturday and Sunday, May 16th and 17th, 2009 to benefit the Wenham Museum.

After orchestrating seven years of successful North Shore Antique Shows, the Wenham Museum Council transforms its yearly fundraising initiative into an exciting annual juried design event. The Council has invited decorators, design firms, and retailers to create one-of-a-kind TABLESCAPES to delight visitors and design aficionados from around the region.

From an elegant wedding luncheon, to a garden tea, child’s fantasy birthday party, and environmentally friendly family room, designers showcase their creative talents in more than a dozen unique vignettes that honor the museum’s mission celebrating the history and culture of Boston’s North Shore and the artifacts of childhood and family life. Designers and firms such as Sigrid Olsen, Tuttle & Company, WWWS Woodworks, and The Green Egg sample their design services and offer lifestyle products while showing their support for the Wenham Museum, one of the North Shore’s treasured historic cultural sites.

The weekend-long event kicks off with a gala Preview Party on Friday, May 15th, 2009, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm, where designers will greet guests.

Tickets for the Preview Party are $75.
Tickets to the Show are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
Tickets may be purchased by calling the Wenham Museum at: (978) 468-2377.

For more information, please contact Mary Barthelemes at: Mary.Barthelmes@wenhammuseum.org

The Wenham Museum is a family-friendly, hands-on history museum exploring how New Englanders have lived, worked, dressed, and played from the 17th century to today. The museum features the Claflin-Richard House c.1690, a world-renowned doll collection, dollhouses, costumes and textiles, model trains, toys, historic photographs, the interactive Family Discovery Gallery, and special changing exhibitions. Wenham Museum is a section 501(C) (3) non-profit organization.
The Museum is located at 132 Main Street in Wenham, MA, (978) 468-2377, www.wenhammuseum.org

Hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 10am to 4pm. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $5 for children ages 2-16.
Start Date: 2009-03-15
Start Time: 10:00
End Date: 2009-03-17
End Time: 16:00

The Chocolate Truffle presents Girls Night Out!

Title: The Chocolate Truffle presents Girls Night Out!
Location: The Chocolate Truffle – 494 Main St. – Reading
Description: Beat the winter blues and bring your gal pals to The Chocolate Truffle at 494 Main Street in Reading, MA.
Come sample special selections of handmade, decadent chocolates and truffles with select wine pairings from Nasty Nonni’s of Saugus. This is the ultimate in a Girls Night Out!

Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2009-02-05
End Time: 21:00

18th Annual Auction a Success!

18th Annual Merrimack Valley YMCA ‘Reach Out For Youth & Families’ Auction packs Wyndham’s Ballroom with $128,000 raised to support youth programs and scholarships.

Saturday, March 14, was the date of the Merrimack Valley YMCA’s 18th Annual Auction held at the Wyndham Andover Hotel. More than 350 guests packed the ballroom and bid on more than 150 silent auction items, and 50 live auction packages. Some popular items that saw fierce bidding were tickets to Bruce Springsteen’s concert in April; a week-long stay at a home in Port St. Lucie; a private helicopter tour; Bocce’s with the Grellas (Methuen’s Tom Grella from The Next Food Network Star, as well as many Patriots and Red Sox packages. This year the auction raised nearly $128,000 in support of the YMCA’s “Reach Out For Youth & Families” financial assistance program.

Merrimack Valley YMCA’s 18th Annual “Reach Out for Youth & Families” Auction

Title: Merrimack Valley YMCA’s 18th Annual “Reach Out for Youth & Families” Auction
Location: Wyndham Andover Hotel – Andover
Description: The Merrimack Valley YMCA will be holding its 18th Annual “Reach Out for Youth & Families” Auction, Saturday, March 14th, 2009 at the Wyndham Andover Hotel.

Tickets: $50 per person, includes dinner buffet. 50 live auction items; more than 150 silent auction items.

Donations for the event’s auction include: skis and bindings, golf equipment, condominium weekends, concert tickets, signed sports memorabilia, restaurant gift certificates, theater tickets, cycling equipment, resort vacation weeks, limousine service, sporting equipment, just to name a few.

Silent auction, live auction, and ongoing raffles.

Proceeds benefit the YMCA’s “Reach Out for Youth & Families” campaign.

For more information, please contact: Melissa O’Brien or Elizabeth Covino at: (978) 725-6681, or visit: www.mvymca.org

Date: 2009-03-14

St. Peter’s Festival

Title: St. Peter’s Festival
Location: Downtown Gloucester
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Description: Wednesday, June 24th – Sunday, June 28th, 2009 religious activities, music, food, sporting events, parade, culminating with the Blessing of the Fishing Fleet from the Boulevard (near Fisherman’s Statue) on June 28th at 3pm Sponsored by St. Peter’s Fiesta Committee.

For more information, please call: (978) 283-1601.

Start Date: 2009-06-24
Start Time: 00:00
End Date: 2009-06-28
End Time: 00:00

New Fish Festival

Title: New Fish Festival
Location: Gloucester House – Gloucester
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Description: Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 area restaurants contribute to a buffet dinner promoting greater awareness of the diversity of fish species and new ways to cook seafood – a seafood lover’s wish come true! Sponsored by the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce.

For more information, please call: (978) 283-1601, or visit: www.capeannchamber.com

Start Time: 17:30
Date: 2009-06-24

The Artie Shaw Orchestra

Title: The Artie Shaw Orchestra
Location: Rogers Center for the Arts – North Andover, MA
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Description: Join The Rogers Center for the rousing return of the Artie Shaw Big Band. Audiences will thrill as they walk down memory lane as the orchestra gets their feet tapping and their hands clapping to perennial favorites like “Begin the Beguine,” “Stardust,” and “Moonglow.”

This concert is a real labor of love for the musicians who honor the great arrangements of the past but who can also surprise the audience with tasteful arrangements of new material.

Advance Tickets: $22.00
Advance College Employees, Students, Seniors: $20.00
All Tickets at the Door: $25.00
Student Rush: $5.00

For reservations, or more information, please call: (978) 837-5355, or visit:
www.merrimack.edu/rogers

Start Time: 19:30
Date: 2009-04-25

Gizmo Guys

Title: Gizmo Guys
Location: Rogers Center for the Arts – North Andover, MA
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Description: Simply put, the Gizmo Guys are a comedy juggling act that includes original routines, quick-witted verbal repartee and world class juggling skills in a very light-hearted approach to the art.

Touring worldwide since 1987, the Gizmo Guys have appeared before well over a million people in more than 2500 performances. In addition to touring extensively in the U.S. and Canada, the Gizmo Guys have strutted their stuff in places as diverse as Saudi Arabia and Japan and have taught juggling at the renowned French and Canadian National Circus Schools.
Children and adults alike will be enthralled and amused at the antics of the Gizmo Guys, Allan Jacobs and Barrett Felker. The rapid-fire act exhilarates and inspires sidesplitting laughter in audiences of all ages. A great family event.

Tickets: $12.00
Family Four-Pack: $40.00

For reservations, or more information, please call: (978) 837-5355, or visit:
www.merrimack.edu/rogers

Start Time: 14:00
Date: 2009-04-04

Cape Ann Chamber Offers Free Small Business Counseling

Free small business counseling is offered at the Cape Ann Chamber’s – 33 Commercial Street office – on the first and third Thursdays of each month. Anyone who is considering starting a business or has questions about an aspect of their current business is invited to make an appointment to meet with a representative from the Small Business Development Center of Salem State College at the Chamber office. This is the twenty-third year that the Chamber has offered this service to area firms and prospective new business owners; and over 7,300 business-people have taken advantage of this service.

For an appointment, please call the Chamber office at: (978) 283-1601, or email: info@CapeAnnChamber.com

Organic Wine Tasting

Title: Organic Wine Tasting
Location: Our Glass Wine Co. – Rte.1 Saugus
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Description: It’s officially spring! The dismal abyss of winter has left, and the opportunistic spring has arrived, lifting spirits and glasses to the warmth of the sun. To celebrate, Our Glass Wine Co. is hosting an Organic Wine Tasting, Saturday, March 21st, 2009 from 2pm-5pm to celebrate the earth and all its wonders!

It’s any wonder to made through another harsh, New England winter, but we did, so let’s taste to that!

These wines will be from all over the globe, including Argentina, France and California. Stop in and bring your reusable shopping bags or 6 packs and save an extra 10 cents off your total!

Special Discounts include:
5% OFF 2 Btls
10% OFF 6 Btls
15% OFF 12 Btls Mixed
20% OFF Full Case

For more information, please visit: www.OurGlassWineCo.com

Start Time: 14:00
Date: 2009-03-21
End Time: 17:00

Conservation Week at Stone Zoo

Title: Conservation Week at Stone Zoo
Location: Stone Zoo
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Description: While school is out for April school vacation week, have fun while visiting the Zoos! Each day will offer a variety of engaging and educational activities for kids of all ages, as well as many helpful hints for preserving our planet.

Hours of Operation: (Summer Hours): April 1st – September 30th
Weekdays: 10am-5pm
Weekends: 10am-6pm
Major Holidays: 10am-6pm

General Admission:
(Adults) $9
(Seniors 62+) $8
(Children 2-12) $6
(Children under 2) Free

For more information, please visit: stonezoo.org

Start Date: 2009-04-20
Start Time: 11:00
End Date: 2009-04-24
End Time: 15:00

Bunny Bonanzoo

Title: Bunny Bonanzoo
Location: Stone Zoo
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Description: Hop on down the bunny trail to Stone Zoo where an Easter celebration awaits! Activities include holiday games, crafts and seed planting. Be sure to visit with our special guest, the Easter Bunny, who will be ready to smile for photographs.

Hours of Operation: (Summer Hours): April 1st-September 30th
Weekdays: 10am-5pm
Weekends: 10am-6pm
Major Holidays: 10am-6pm

General Admission:
(Adults) $9
(Seniors 62+) $8
(Children 2-12) $6
(Children under 2) Free

For more information, please visit: stonezoo.org

Start Time: 11:00
Date: 2009-04-11
End Time: 15:00

Our Glass Wine Co. now open on Sundays!

Our Glass Wine Co. on Route 1N in Saugus will be re-opening for business on Sundays, beginning March 22nd, 2009.

Our Glass Wine Co. is celebrating the coming-into-Spring with an Organic Wine Tasting Saturday, March 21st, their popular “Let Them Drink Cake”, Layer Cake Frenzy, and new featured cheese, gourmet foods, and accessories.

For more information, visit: www.OurGlassWineCo.com

Bleacher Bums Fundraiser for Children’s Hospital

Title: Bleacher Bums Fundraiser for Children’s Hospital
Location: Champion’s Pub – Peabody
Description: Champion’s Pub in Peabody is holding a Bleacher Bum’s Fundraiser for Children’s Hospital, Sunday, April 26th, 2009 from 1pm-5pm.

The Mitchells and their extended family invite you to celebrate the dedicated staff of Children’s Hospital Boston. Help in honoring extraordinary caregivers by giving back in a special way.

The event will include special guest appearances, celebrity bar tenders, great raffle items, and karaoke!

Tickets are: $20 for a steak dinner + donation + raffle entry

$10 for a choice of cheese burger or chicken BBQ sandwich + donation + raffle entry.

For tickets, raffle donations or more information, please email the following contacts: jodimitchell22@aol.com, dtm27@comcast.net, bleacherbumsfundraiser@comcast.net, or visit: www.championspubpeabody.com/fundraiser/html

Start Time: 13:00
Date: 2009-04-26
End Time: 17:00

Economic & Public Policy Breakfast Forum

Title: Economic & Public Policy Breakfast Forum
Location: Sheraton Ferncroft – Danvers, MA
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Description: Join the North Shore Chamber of Commerce for their Economic & Public Policy Breakfast Forum at the Sheraton Ferncroft in Danvers Wednesday, April 1st, 2009 at 7:30am.

The keynote speaker at the breakfast will be State Treasurer, Timothy P. Cahill, who will be speaking about the financial state of the commonwealth & stimulus package.

The Massachusetts School Building Authority is perhaps the most comprehensive reform Treasurer Cahill and his administration have implemented. The new reform pledged 20% of the state’s future sales taxes as a dedicated revenue stream to pay down the existing $10.7 billion in debt, while creating a new authority charged with managing the cost and operations of the program in the future.

For more information, or to register for this event, please call: (978) 774-8565, or visit: www.northshorechamber.org

Start Time: 07:30
Date: 2009-04-01

Salsa Dancing with Junior and Jetta

Title: Salsa Dancing with Junior and Jetta
Description: Beginning March 31st, 2009, dancers Junior and Jetta will be hosting Latin Dance group classes and dance socials on Tuesday evenings from 7pm-11pm upstairs at Finz in Salem.

Whether you are an experienced dancer or have never stepped out on a dance floor, become skilled in the most popular Latin dances; learn to dance Salsa on 1 and 2, Cha Cha Cha, Merengue, and Bachata. They are a dance company dedicated to providing you with professional choreography for weddings or special events, private lessons, group instruction, and entertainment. No partner needed.

Beginner Level: 7pm-8pm
Intermediate Level: 8pm-9pm
Social Dance: 9pm-11pm

Tickets are: $15 for class and social; or $10 for social only.

For more information, please call: (978) 828-0418, or email: jettajelly@aol.com

Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2009-03-31
End Time: 23:00

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

Title: Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Location: Vittori Rocci Post – Brimbal Ave. – Beverly
Description: Join the Beverly Public Library in raiding funds for a new Bookmobile while enjoying a pancake breakfast on Sunday, March 29th, 2009 at the Vittori Rocci Post, 143 Brimbal Avenue, Beverly.

The breakfast will run from 8am-11:30am, and will include all the pancakes you can eat, scrambled eggs, sausage, ham, applesauce, coffee, tea, and a variety of juices.

Tickets are: $4 for adults and children 12 and older, and $3 for children under 12.

In order for a portion of ticket funds to go to the Bookmobile, tickets
must be purchased at the main library or the Farms Branch, or on the Bookmobile. Tickets will also be available at the Rocci Post the day of
the event.

For more information, please call: (978) 921-6062, or email at:
bev@noblenet.org

Start Time: 08:00
Date: 2009-03-29
End Time: 11:30

Comedian: Janeane Garofalo

Title: Comedian: Janeane Garofalo
Location: Somerville Theatre – 55 Davis Square
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Description: Janeane Garofalo is coming to the Somerville Theatre on Friday, May 8th, 2009 as part of this year’s AltCom Festival.

The multi-talented Garofalo co-stars in the hit TV series “24.” She has appeared in countless feature films including Copland, The Cable Guy and The Matchmaker, was a cast member of “Saturday Night Live” and earned two Emmy nominations for her role on “The Larry Sanders Show.”

Show time is 7pm at the Somerville Theatre in Davis Square (Red Line: Davis).

Tickets are now on sale through Ticketmaster, the Somerville Theatre box office: (617) 625-4088, and the AltCom Festival website: www.altcomfestival.com

Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2009-05-08

18th Annual Long Hill Plant Sale

Title: 18th Annual Long Hill Plant Sale
Location: Long Hill – Essex St. – Beverly
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Description: The Long Hill Plant Sale offers a great selection of unusual plants and old favorites, including golden rain tree, Japanese snowbell, silk tree, Stewartia, and more!

Enjoy a stroll through the Sedgwick Gardens which will be in peak bloom. House and garden tours will be available and horticultural experts will be on hand to answer gardening questions.

The sale opens at 9am for Trustees members; 10am for the general public. Not a member? Join that morning!

For more information, please call: (978) 921-1944 ext. 4018

Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2009-05-30
End Time: 14:00

The Annual Stevens-Coolidge Place Plant Sale

Title: The Annual Stevens-Coolidge Place Plant Sale
Location: The Steven-Coolidge Place – North Andover
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Description: The Annual Stevens-Coolidge Place Plant Sale will take place May 9th, 2009 from 10am-2pm in North Andover.

Highlights of the event include peonies, Japanese and bearded iris, and old-fashioned roses, along with hard-to-find trillium and native plants, herbs and vegetables.

Boston Natural Areas Network (BNAN) will also offer native species grown directly from seed at City Natives Nursery in Boston.

You can preview the plants at 9am before the sale officially opens at 10am. The sale runs through 2pm, but get there early for the best selection.

Admission is free and refreshments will be available.

For more information, please call: (978) 682-3580.

Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2009-05-09
End Time: 14:00

North Shore 7th Annual Triathlon Training Program

Title: North Shore 7th Annual Triathlon Training Program
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Description: This spring, B&S Fitness, the largest provider of fitness programs on Boston’s North Shore, is offering its seventh annual triathlon-training program in partnership with Salem Parks and Recreation.

The program is the only one of its kind in the area, and one of the most comprehensive triathlon training programs in all of New England. Beginning May 9th, 2009 at Salem State College, B&S Fitness will be starting the twelve-week tri-training program which will be led by USAT Certified Coaches.

The training program is geared to beginner- and intermediate-level triathletes.

For more information on the B&S Fitness triathlon training program and specifics about the event, please visit: www.BnSFitness.com or call Brandi Dion at: (978) 204-8588.

Start Time: 09:00
Date: 2009-05-09

The Shoes Have Arrived!

Haverhill, MA, March 17, 2009 – Ten shoes, each over 5 feet tall, which are at the heart of the upcoming Soles of Haverhill Shoe-la-bration have arrived and are ready for painting!

5ft shoes arrive in Haverhill, ready for painting!

The Soles of Haverhill Shoe-la-bration initiative is sponsored by the Soles of Haverhill Committee, a sub-committee of the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce. It is a fund-raising event for non-profits which contribute to the arts and/or culture of Haverhill while recognizing the city’s historic contributions to shoe manufacturing and the impact the industry both has had on Haverhill, even to today.

Once the shoes are painted they will be on display in prominent locations from July until October. At that time they will be auctioned off at a gala event at the Buttonwoods Museum in Haverhill.

The Soles of Haverhill committee is looking for additional sponsors for individual shoes. There will be a meet and greet for current and interested sponsors in the Community Room at Pentucket Bank, 35 Merrimack Street in downtown Haverhill, on March 23rd from 6:30pm – 8pm. This will be a great opportunity to get additional information, see artists renderings and get a sneak peak of the shoes in person.

For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact committee co-chair, Lynn Murphy at: solesofhaverhill@yahoo.com or (978) 521-3790, or visit our website at: solesofhaverhill.com

North Shore Chamber Business Leads Group

Title: North Shore Chamber Business Leads Group
Location: North Shore Chamber – 5 Cherry Hill Dirve, Suite 100 – Danvers
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Description: The North Shore Business Leads Group will meet Friday morning, March 20th, 2009 from 8am-9:30am at the North Shore Chamber, located in Danvers.

The meeting will involve opportunities to share a :60 second commercial and trade business cards with all. A great networking opportunity with referrals, leads, and more.

Tickets are $25.

For more information or to register for this event, please visit: www.northshorechamber.org

Start Time: 08:00
Date: 2009-03-20
End Time: 09:30

Unique North Shore Trialthon Training Program in its Seventh Year

Salem, MA, March 17, 2009 – This spring, B&S Fitness, the largest provider of fitness programs on Boston’s North Shore, is offering its seventh annual triathlon-training program in partnership with Salem Parks and Recreation. The program is the only one of its kind in the area, and one of the most comprehensive triathlon training programs in all of New England. Beginning May 9th, 2009 at Salem State College, B&S Fitness will be starting the twelve-week tri-training program which will be led by USAT Certified Coaches. The training program is geared to beginner- and intermediate-level triathletes.

Brandi Dion, co-owner of B&S Fitness stated, “We started this triathlon training program seven years ago, and in that time, we have coached over five hundred triathletes who have successfully completed the sprint distance Salem Witch City Triathlon, an event that we at B&S Fitness were instrumental in creating.” She goes on to state that, “Many of our beginners have gone on to compete in numerous other triathlons, including longer races such as Olympic, Half Ironman and even Ironman distance triathlon events.”

Kim Bird, one of the many athletes who have participated in the B&S Fitness training programs from the beginning said, “When I started the tri-training program my first year, I was a bit unsure of what to expect. I was thrilled to find many beginners like myself, and I was able to learn critical skills. Plus, the group was so supportive – I became very close friends with many of the participants, so for me, it was way more than just triathlon training.” She goes on to state that, “Since that first year, I have gone on to compete in many triathlons including my first Half Ironman triathlon last summer which is a huge accomplishment for me. I honestly don’t think I would have gotten this far without the support and the training I received with the B&S Fitness tri-training program.”

The B&S Fitness tri-training program starts at 9am on Saturday, May 9th, 2009 at Salem State College. The program lasts for the twelve weeks, offering 4-5 coached workouts per week leading up to The Witch City Triathlon, which will be held August 2nd, 2009 at Forest River Park in Salem, MA. The Witch City Triathlon event includes a .5 mile ocean swim, a 13 mile bike ride, and a 3.1 mile run. The B&S Fitness tri-training session preps athletes for each of the events and also includes education and training tips related to sports nutrition, sports therapy, as well as sports psychology.

For more information on the B&S Fitness triathlon training program and specifics about the event, please call Brandi Dion at: (978) 204-8588, or visit: www.BnSFitness.com

About B&S Fitness Programs LLC: B&S Fitness, based in Salem, MA is the largest provider of professional quality fitness programs on the North Shore of Boston. Voted “Best New Business” in Salem for 2005, B&S Fitness provides unique programs for all fitness levels – from novices to seasoned athletes. The company’s owners are schooled in exercise science and hold various coaching and fitness certifications. B&S Fitness programs include the largest boot camp program in the region, Psychofitt™, Powerfitt™, weekend warrior, yoga, endurance swim programs, competition training for triathlons, marathons, duathlons, as well as personal fitness training and corporate boot camps. They also provide specialized fitness programs for men, women, and youths. Wholly owned B&S Fitness subsidiaries include B&S Sports Science and North Shore Boot Camp Co. For a complete list of B&S Fitness programs, go to: www.BnSfitness.com

6-Minute Speed Networking at the Hawthorne Hotel

Title: 6-Minute Speed Networking at the Hawthorne Hotel
Location: Hawthorne Hotel – Salem, MA
Description: Join the North Shore Chamber of Commerce for a 6-Minute Speed Networking Program held by the chamber on Thursday, April 9th, 2009 from 5pm-7pm.

Through the exciting process, attendees will network and individually meet 15-20 new business contacts in under two hours in just one night.

Attendance is limited to the first 60 registrants due to space; registration in mandatory.

Tickets are: $25 for North Shore Chamber members, and $50 for non-members.

For more information, or to register, please call: (978) 774-8565, or visit: www.northshorechamber.org

Start Time: 17:00
Date: 2009-04-09
End Time: 19:00

Chamber Business Breakfast Forum: “Businesses Supporting Each Other, Keep it Local”

Title: Chamber Business Breakfast Forum: “Businesses Supporting Each Other, Keep it Local”
Location: Masonic Hall – Marblehead
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Description: The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Breakfast Forum: “Businesses Supporting Each Other: Keep it Local” on Wednesday, March 18th, 2009 from 8am-9am at the Masonic Hall in Marblehead.

The Forum will feature representatives from local retail, restaurant and lodging businesses and will focus on the “Keep it Local” theme and how, through a variety of day-to-day interactions and referrals, we can best keep residents and visitors’ dollars in the local community.

Guest speakers will include Gene Arnould, Owner of The Arnould Gallery and Brimblecomb Hill B&B, Hilary Emerson Lay, Manager of The Spirit ’76 Bookstore, Robert Simonelli, General Manager/Partner of The Landing Restaurant and Susan George, General Manager of The Harbor Light Inn. In an open panel discussion, the speakers will share their techniques and success stories and will be available at the end for a brief question and answer segment.

An added feature to the Forum will include a Chamber member Brochure-Swap. This is and opportunity for attending Chamber Members in all industries to exchange brochures, discount cards and literature in an effort to better refer one another and keep business in town.

Tickets: $15 for members, and $20 for non-members.

For more information, or to RSVP, please contact Katherine Koch at: kkoch@marbleheadchamber.org

Start Time: 08:00
Date: 2009-03-18
End Time: 09:00

12th Annual Spring Home & Garden Show – Marblehead

Title: 12th Annual Spring Home & Garden Show – Marblehead
Location: Marblehead Community Center – Marblehead
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Description: All are welcome to the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce 12th Annual Spring Home & Garden Show at the Marblehead Community Center, 10 Humphrey St. on March 21st & 22nd, 2009.

The Show hours are Saturday, March 21st, 10am-4pm and Sunday, March 22nd 12pm-4pm.

The Home & Garden Show has become an anticipated event for both businesses and consumers throughout the region. The theme of this year’s event is “Your Home is your Greatest Asset – Invest in It!” The Show will feature 40 home & garden vendors in the areas of Location & Finance, Planning & Design, Exterior Considerations, Materials & Products, and Special Home & Garden Needs.

The event will also feature a silent auction, family entertainment & activities, and plenty of free parking. And NEW TO THIS YEAR! – The Chamber Home & Garden Committee has organized presentations throughout the weekend that are designed to inform attendees about the variety of services offered by our participating vendors. This is your chance to ask questions and get answers from our home and gardening pros. As in previous years, there will be a Lunch Café at the event sponsored by St. Stephen’s Church, a complimentary balloon twister, face painting, and a “Kids Plant Their Own Flowers” table sponsored by Camden Painting.

Admission is $2, and kids under 13 are free.

You love your home and with warmer weather on the way, this is the time to bring the whole family out for the day and start planning your home and garden improvements.

Schedule of events:

Who’s in the Show: Gold Sponsors for the event are Gilbert and Cole, Ital Marble and Marblehead Bank. Silver Sponsors for the event are Berry Tree Service, Inc., Budget Pools, Coastal Care, Cranney Home Services, Eastern Bank and Leahy Landscaping, Inc. Also participating: A&A Services, All About Chimneys, Billy Sweet Chimney Sweep, Camden Painting, Carpenter Costin, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, EnvironAir, LLC, First Century Painting, Gutter Helmet, Harbor Closets, Harborside Realty, Lucia Lighting & Design, Inc., Management Design Associates/Dr. Fix It, Marblehead Garden Center, Inc., National Grand Bank, NEWPRO, Olsen/Curtis Fence, LLC, Owens Corning, Penguin Windows, Plants & Pleasantries, PropertyWorks, Puleo Plumbing & Heating, RE/MAX Advantage Real Estate, Richard Ness Architect, Sagan Agency Realtors, Saulnier Floors, Seaside Plumbing & Heating, Stone Pavers, United Home Experts, Waelde Landscape Contractors/Grant Tree Service, William Raveis Real Estate.

NEW!!! The Chamber Home & Garden Committee has put together a thoughtful Featured Presentations component to this year’s event. All presentations are Free and will be conducted in the Game Room at the Community Center. Please know that these presentations are designed to be informational sessions that will provide insight into various home & garden topics, and we encourage attendees to ask questions of our presenters and participating vendors. Come to the Show with your questions, and leave with answers!

Saturday, March 21st, 2009:

12pm – “Today’s Financial Climate: Challenges and Opportunities in Real Estate and Home Financing”
Presenter: David Kay, MSA Mortgage, LLC and President of the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce
1pm – “How To Remodel Your Homes For a Lifetime”
Presenter: Bob Bakst, owner of Dr. Fix-It of Swampscott and a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS)
2:30pm - “Gardening Without Hurting Your Back”
Presenter: Nancy Davis DPT (Doctorate of Physical Therapy), Beverly Hospital

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009:
12pm – “How to Hire a Contractor”
Presenter: Bruce Whear, Electrical Contractor, President/Owner, Wire 4 Hire, Inc., Salem, MA
1pm – “Aging in Place Workshop”
Presenter: Bob Bakst, owner of Dr. Fix-It of Swampscott and a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS)

For additional information about the Home & Garden Show, call 781-631-2868 or visit www.marbleheadchamber.org

For more information, please visit: www.marbleheadchamber.org

Start Date: 2009-03-21
Start Time: 10:00
End Date: 2009-03-22
End Time: 16:00

Comedians Michael Showalter & Michael Ian Black at the Somerville Theatre

Title: Comedians Michael Showalter & Michael Ian Black at the Somerville Theatre
Location: Somerville Theatre – 55 Davis Square
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Description: Comedians Michael Showalter and Michael Ian Black return to Somerville on Thursday, May 7th, 2009 as part of the AltCom Festival.

The stars of “The State” (MTV), “Stella” (Comedy Central) and the upcoming “Michael and Michael Have Issues” (Comedy Central) will perform at the Somerville Theatre for the first time since their sold-out performance in 2007!

Show time is 8pm at the Somerville Theatre in Davis Square (Red Line: Davis).

Tickets are now on sale through Ticketmaster, the Somerville Theatre box office: (617) 625-4088, and the AltCom Festival website.

For a full schedule of events, plus artist profiles, ticket info and more, please visit: www.altcomfestival.com

Start Time: 20:00
Date: 2009-05-07

Latitude Sports Club’s 24-hour Spinathon

Title: Latitude Sports Club’s 24-hour Spinathon
Location: Latitude Sports Club – Methuen
Description: Latitude Sports Club is hosting a 24-hour Spinathon at their Methuen location on Friday, April 3rd, 2009 through Saturday, April 4th, 2009 from noon to noon.

There will be teams of 12 riders each riding for 2 hours, with each member must donating $100.00 (minimum) to ride.

All proceeds from the event will be donated to the William L. Lane Cancer Management Center… A great cause, and one very dear to the owner of the clubs, as he has battled (and won) against cancer this past year.

Entertainment at the event will include The James Montgomery Band live on Friday night along with an open house of the facility.

Any donations will be greatly appreciated, and anyone is welcome to stop in the club at any time during the event.

For more information, please call Eric Lever of Latitudes at: (978) 462-5662, or visit: www.latitudesportsclubs.com

Start Date: 2009-04-03
Start Time: 12:00
End Date: 2009-04-04
End Time: 12:00

Grand Opening of Mason & Madison, gifts with style

Title: Grand Opening of Mason & Madison, gifts with style
Location: Mason & Madison – Central Street – Middleton
Description: All are cordially invited to attend the GRAND OPENING of MASON & MADISON… gifts with style.

Liz White of Mason & Madison celebrates the opening of her first retail store in Middleton with a Grand Opening Soiree on Sunday, March 29th, 2009 from 12pm-5pm.

Join Mason & Madison in commemorating this auspicious occasion and enjoy complimentary food and drinks at the new beautiful downtown Middleton store location.

Be one of the first lucky 50 guests to arrive and receive a SWAG BAG filled to the brim with fabulous freebies and specials.

Bring a friend, all are welcome to share in an afternoon of celebration.

Please RSVP to: liz@masonandmadison.com, or call: (978) 777-8883.

Start Time: 12:00
Date: 2009-03-29
End Time: 17:00

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