Beer and Chocolate – Food of the Gods

Title: Beer and Chocolate – Food of the Gods
Location: Peabody Essex Museum
Description: Take a delicious journey into the art, culture, and history of Maya chocolate beverages with Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) curator George Schwartz and locally-based Taza Chocolate co-founder Alex Whitmore at Beer + Chocolate = Food of the Gods on Thursday, July 8 at 6:30 p.m.

Known to the Maya as kakaw (cacao), the chocolate beverage was a cherished luxury good considered fit for the gods. Recent archaeological research has confirmed that a fermented chocolate \”beer\” preceded the non-alcoholic chocolate drinks of the New World. Chocolate continues to inspire brewers today.

Beer + Chocolate begins with a tour of Fiery Pool: The Maya and the Mythic Sea led by Schwartz. Following the tour is a presentation and tasting featuring beers such as Dogfish Head’s Theobroma and Southern Tier’s Choklat, along with Taza’s renowned stone-ground organic chocolate. Guests will also try their hand at creating a chocolate beverage in the style of the Maya, and enjoy Maya-inspired cuisine.

Schwartz and Whitmore will discuss the importance of cacao and chocolate beverages in the Maya world, linking the discussion to the watery themes of Fiery Pool, and revealing through imagery and demonstration how Maya beverages were made and continue to be made today. The event closes with a tasting of modern Taza chocolate and discussion of how it is inspired by ancient Maya and Mesoamerican cacao beverages.
Start Time: 6:30pm
Date: 2010-07-08

Members $75; Nonmembers $85

INFO: Call 866‐745‐1876 or visit our Web site at www.pem.org.

Gloucester At Dawn- Good Harbor Beach 4:50AM 5/16/10

The G-Clefs Are Coming to Salem

gclefsSalem MA – April 20, 2010 — Temple Shalom presents in concert the classic Doo Wop group, the G-Clefs, 287 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA on Sunday June 6th. Doors open at 6 PM; concert at 7 PM.

The year was 1956, and Massachusetts and the world were alive with innovation and excitement.

Rocky Marciano retired as the first boxer never to lose a fight and Brockton cheered for five days straight! Nat King Cole hosted the first Black television show, the world watched breathlessly as the Hungarian Revolution and Suez Crisis unfolded and Brown v. Board of Education heralded a new age of social reform.

Over in Roxbury, the Scott brothers, born to Cape Verdean immigrants, formed the G-Clefs, today’s longest running band in existence in America to have its original members. Ted, Christian, Tim, Ilanga, and neighbors Ray Gipson and Joe Jordan began what has become the preeminent Doo Wop group of all time. Fascinated by the “mixture of sounds and the echo of their cultural roots,” the G-Clefs were the “cross-over band” that ushered in a new age in American music. Teenagers ran home from school to watch them on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand.

Today, Chris’ grandson and friends display the passion and talent for the next generation of G-Clefs! As Ilanga has said, the G-Clefs play terrific music; formed from the “Queens of Soul,” the African-American heritage, and the fusion of all types of pop and rock and roll. Above all however, the G-Clefs portray the unconditional love of humanity and the values of friendship and family. What is generated on stage reflects a lifetime of enthusiasm, talent and goodwill.

Appetizers and desserts are included and a cash bar will be available from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM prior to the show. After a short intermission, the concert will continue to just before 9:00 PM.

Tickets may be purchased by calling TEMPLE SHALOM: (978) 741-4880 Ext 17, or e-mailing: templeshalomgclefs@gmail.com. Standard seating is $36 and premium front center seating is $72. Credit cards are accepted and a portion of the ticket price qualifies as a charitable contribution.
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For additional information contact:
Larry Taitelbaum at (617) 633-6678
larrytiphone@gmail.com
or Temple Shalom at (978) 741-4880 x 10

2010 CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN

dave-pic-200DAVID S. McKECHNIE, CLU APPOINTED 2010 CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN®— BOSTON

Boston, MA, May 20, 2010…David S. McKechnie, CLU, managing partner of Gloucester based
Beauport Financial Services, LLC (BFS) has been named Chairman of the Board of Governors,
Shriners Hospitals For Children — Boston, a 30-bed pediatric burn hospital renowned for its
innovative research, teaching programs, and dedication to providing specialty care without financial
obligations to patients or their families. The Boston hospital is one of 22 hospitals operated by the
Shriners Hospitals for Children, an international health care system devoted to providing pediatric
specialty care. McKechnie served as the board’s Vice Chairman from 2007 to 2009.

“We are fortunate to have David McKechnie as our chairman. With his wealth of experience and
expertise, he is a valuable addition to our Board of Governor’s leadership,” said Tom D’Esmond,
hospital administrator, Shriners Hospitals for Children-Boston. “His tremendous dedication to our
patients is extremely commendable. He also has a genuine commitment to supporting our employees
and staff. We look forward to his contribution in helping direct the future of our hospital.”

“While Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston may be one of the best kept secrets in our acclaimed
medical community, we will make strides this year to build awareness and enhance understanding for the
remarkable work of our medical teams in restoring the lives of children through our world renowned
orthopedic and burn care, treating their physical and emotional needs ever step of the way,” explained
McKechnie. “While our country’s healthcare system is undergoing substantive change with uncertain outcomes,
all children in our care will have the full complement of the care they need without exception.”

McKechnie’s expertise in financial services emphasizes investment, estate and retirement planning.
He holds CLU status — a Chartered Life Underwriter — the highest professional standing in life
insurance. As a qualifying member of the Million Dollar Round Table for twenty consecutive years,
the premier association for financial professionals, McKechnie has been named to their highest
designation of achievement, “Top Of The Table” twice, most recently in 2007. He has been named
Investment Professional of the Year, from 2005 through 2008 by ValMark Securities a leader in the
financial services industry. This recognition is determined by rating a nationwide network of 105
elite, independent, affiliated (with ValMark Securities) financial services firms.

A lifelong dedication to community service has brought McKechnie select leadership roles in
addition to Shriners. He serves on the YMCA of the North Shore Board of Directors, is the Past
President of both Gloucester Rotary International and the Cape Ann YMCA Board of Directors,
and holds membership in Sigma Phi Society. Each year the McKechnie family teams with ValMark
Securities members to make improvements to the Westhaven Orphanage in Copes, Jamaica.
McKechnie resides in Gloucester with his wife, Elaine and their children, Connor and Ryan.
Founded in 1985 by managing partners David S. McKechnie, CLU, and subsequently joined by
managing partner Derek J. Reed, CFP®, Beauport Financial Services, LLC provides comprehensive
personal and business wealth management services employing an advisory approach to solving the
needs, and accomplishing the goals of individuals, businesses, and organizations. The depth of
experience and expertise of the Beauport team is further enhanced by its affiliation with ValMark
Securities, providing elite third party money management services. Based in Gloucester,
Massachusetts, Beauport Financials’ client base encompasses Boston’s North Shore, and Greater
Boston.

Open your eyes – Photography workshop

Title: Open your eyes – Photography workshop
Location: The Artroom – 30 Main Street, Topsfield, MA
Description: A PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP FOR AGES 10 – ADULT!

Saturday, June 5th 1:30 – 3:00 &

Sunday, June 6th 1:30 -3:00

COST: $65.00 (includes $10.00 materials fee)

In two 1 1/2 hour classes,
Eric will excite students about the power and joy of photography.

The first session will start with a brief talk, and then the group
will explore lovely downtown Topsfield with their cameras.
The students will then return the loaned digital media cards to Eric.

The second session will be a review and discussion of everybody\’s photos,
which will be projected on the big screen.

CALL THE ARTROOM TO REGISTER 978.887.8809
Start Time: 13:30
Date: 2010-06-05

Local Lobster Season Getting Under Way

It’s that time of year.  The time that local lobstering starts to pick up.  Lobstermen set the pots back in the ocean that they have spent the spring repairing.

Here the Stanley Thomas brings a load of pots out to set.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Launch Effort for Specialized License Plates

Girl Scouts hope to secure 3,000 license plate orders before September; Proceeds will help fund important local Girl Scout initiatives

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 19, 2010

Media Contacts:
Stacy Wilbur                                                                                         Sarah Murphy
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts                                                    Regan Communications Group
857-453-5314                                                                                         617-488-2856
smurphy@regancomm.com

(BOSTON, MA) Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts announced today their plan to introduce a Girl Scouts license plate to Massachusetts. In order to do so, the Girl Scouts need to receive 3,000 applications for their specialized plate by September 28, 2010.

“We understand this is a lofty task,” said Ruth N. Bramson, CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts. “This license plate is a wonderful way to support and celebrate Girl Scouting in your family whether you are a current Girl Scout or a generation of Girl Scouts. This is a sustainable fundraising tool which will support programs that have been making a difference in Eastern Massachusetts for nearly 100 years.”

The license plate, which will feature the famous Girl Scouts logo, sells for $40.00. The application for the plate is available at the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts web site at www.hergirlscouts.org. The application must be printed and mailed with a check payable to Mass DOT to the Girl Scouts at: Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, Attn: License Plate, 95 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116

By purchasing a Girl Scouts license plate, Massachusetts residents can help girls to discover their interests, and improve the world around them. Girl Scout supporters can now show everyone on the road that their family is a Girl Scout family and they care about developing tomorrow’s leaders.

About Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts serves more than 45,000 girls ages 5-17 and 17,000 adult volunteers in 178 communities across Eastern Massachusetts with the mission to build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. The Girl Scouts provide girls with the opportunity to DISCOVER their world, CONNECT with and build an understanding for others and TAKE ACTION to make the world a better place. Girls are guided by committed and caring adults who make learning fun. Girl Scouting helps each girl achieve her personal leadership pathway to the future. The Girl Scouts organization has a rich history and has been the nation’s leading expert on girls for nearly 100 years.
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Fabulous Finds: June/July

kiss-25mmdiapendant-rolloA Kiss That Lasts Forever
The iconic Hershey Kiss comes alive in Sterling Silver or 14K Gold with Diamonds.  Available in pendants, bracelets and earrings in sizes to fit any style.  Give her the kiss that will last a lifetime!! The Jewelry Vault,
4 Lowell Road, North Reading,
978-357-8470, thejewelryvault.com

shoreline-adirondack-chairs2Reduce, Reuse, Recycle… Then Sit!
These eco-friendly adirondack chairs are made from 100% recycled milk jugs and water bottles that would other wise end up in a landfill.  Available in 20 vibrant colors these durable chairs come with a lifetime warranty. Hamilton Gardens, 545 Bay Road, Hamilton, 978-468-0148, hamiltongardensonline.com

cucumberCoola™ Organic Suncare at Rouge!
COOLA’s moisture-rich signature suncare products contain natural phyto-protectors, certified organic extracts, and age-defying antioxidants and vitamins that provide fundamental boost to your skin’s natural immune system. The exclusive blends of ingredients are strong enough to help protect your skin from the sun and delicate enough to compliment your daily skin regimen.  All sunscreen formulas are Paba/Paraben/Petroleum/Phthalate free and 100% made in the USA. Rouge Cosmetics, 322 Derby Street, Salem, 978-740-1044, rouge.com

sportinglife_ss10America’s Favorite Pastime Retold…
Rekindle childhood memories with whimsical gifts from our nation’s most treasured pastime. Rose & Dove carries Northshore’s largest selection of  Mariposa ™, including nostalgic sports tabletop. Ideal gifts for Father’s Day, birthdays, corporate and tournament awards, hostess, or simply celebrating a “once in a lifetime” event. Experience the difference at Rose & Dove with distinctively artful and affordable gifts. 
Rose & Dove, 579 Chickering Road, North Andover, 877-689-4141, roseanddove.com

gdesign-flora-and-faunaWhimsical Jewelry
Smell the fresh earth of the garden in the whimsical bracelet, Flora and Fauna, from gdesign. Original design art glass, fine silver charms and semi-precious jade and other gems dangle happily from a fine silver chain. Gail Zona creates unique jewelry that is original, beautiful, and different. See gdesign’s new Spring/Summer collection at the Newburyport Spring Fest May 30-31, and online.  gdesign, Newburyport, gdesignontheweb.com

janel-jens_all_starsCapture Your Childs Feet In Play
North Shore Artist Janel Eleftherakis.
Original acrylic and oil paintings on canvas.
Art by Janel, 617-901-1852, artbyjanel.com

chuffed1Feet Are Officially Sexy This Summer
Feet are officially sexy for summer! Just ask creative director,
Nonie Creme of Butter London. First take your feet from “ewww” to “oooh” with their amazing pedicure collection. Then choose from one of their always fashionable, straight from the runway shades. This season we love the Jellies, 3 new juicy sheer colors that look and feel like slick wet lipgloss for your nails. Come check out the entire delicious collection exclusively at the beauty cafe. The Beauty Cafe, 515 Main Street,
Melrose, 781-665-6650, thebeautycafe.nu

2074-v1Nothing Average About It
Not your average store and
not your average museum shop. The award winning Peabody Essex Museum Shop sells unique, interesting, fun, and unusual items from stylish jackets, chic jewelry, and engaging children’s toys to decorative home décor. Treat yourself, spoil your friends and delight your family with gifts that stimulate the mind, invigorate the senses and enrich ones spirit. Peabody Essex Museum Shop, 161 Essex Street, Salem, PEMshop.com

picture_012Summer Style
How sweet will you look in this outfit from Katwalk?  With a cute sundress by Sweet Pea, hot pink sandals and straw bag to complete the look the answer to this question is simple. You will look amazing! Hot new looks for the summer are arriving daily so stop in to take a peak and discover a bright new you!
Katwalk, 46 State Street, Newburyport, 978-225-6996

p14-15_extNewest Trends & Latest Looks
Step into the exciting world of fashion from contemporary to dressy and everything in between for women of all ages!  You’ll find juniors, misses, plus and petite sizes. Come to Swampscott for names such as Joseph Ribkoff, Curio Sweaters, Jax and Taylor Dresses, Not Your Daughters Jeans and more. You’ll also find fabulous fashion jewelry and accessories from elegant to the avant garde.  Stop in to see our new summer fashions and find out what everyone has been talking about! Infinity Fashion Boutique, Vinnin Square,
427 Paradise Road, Swampscott, 781-599-8829

ultra-usa-choke-free-harness-skydiver-blue-model_edited-1Your Pup Will Strut in Style!
New Ultra USA Choke Free Harnesses are here and combine the best harness features into one comfortable design.  Easy to use, this harness offers both Velcro and a side release buckle for closure and a double D-ring for added security.  Lightweight and breathable, they come in 10 terrific colors, and fit dogs from 2 – 25 lbs.  Add a matching leash and your pup is ready to strut in style!
Gone to the Dogs, 55 Albion Street, Wakefield, 781-245-6787

miguealearringsSilver Bullet Accessory
Struggling for some oomph in your outfit, some gusto in your get-up?  These swarovski crystal earrings by New York based designer Miguel Ases will put the zing in amazing!  Lightweight and full of sparkle, Miguel’s earrings will compliment everything from a crisp white tee to a slinky black dress.  These lookers and much more available at JAMBU. JAMBU Inspired Jewelry,
38 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead, 781-639-9600, jambujewelry.com

Marblehead’s G.A.R. & Civil War Museum Open on Memorial Day

8_vetsThe G.A.R. & Civil War Museum, located on the second floor of Marblehead’s Old Town House will be open to the public on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, from 10 am – 2 pm.

The G.A.R. was a post-Civil War veteran’s organization founded to provide support for soldiers and their families.  Marblehead’s G.A.R. Room is preserved exactly as it was when the last meeting was held in the 1930s, and is one of the few remaining meeting rooms in the United States. The importance of the organization, which was the first to lobby for and receive benefits for veterans, is evident in the preservation of this time capsule of the Civil War era and its impact on the lives of soldiers and their loved ones. Letters evoke the hardships of war for those on the battlefield and at home. Uniforms, weapons, and images are on display in the outer room.

The G.A.R. room is maintained by the Marblehead Museum and Historical Society, and is open to the public on Memorial Day, July 4th, during the Christmas Walk and by appointment.  Additional summer openings will be announced soon. For more information, please call the Marblehead Museum at 781-631-1768.

The Marblehead Museum & Historical Society is supported by membership dues and contributions.  The offices, research archives, exhibition galleries and J.O.J. Frost Folk Art Gallery at 170 Washington St. are open year round from Tuesday-Friday 10-4, and Saturdays following the Lee Mansion seasonal schedule. The Lee Mansion is open Tuesday- Saturday 10-4, June through October, and Christmas Walk weekend. Visit the museum and gift shop on the web at www.marbleheadmuseum.org.  Memberships and donations may now be made online through the Museum’s website.

“Favorite Spaces” at the Wenham Museum

Eleonora Sears Provides the Inspiration for local designer’s “Favorite Spaces” at the Wenham Museum’s 2010 Spring Benefit

(Beverly Farms, MA – May 11, 2010) – Patricia Finn, ASID Allied Member, Finn-Martens Design of Beverly Farms, has lent her imagination and design skills once again for the benefit of the Wenham Museum’s North Shore Design Show: Favorite Spaces.  Ms. Finn has created “A Game Room for Eleonora Sears” in a nod to the story reported in the book Prides Crossing by Peggy Miller Franck.  Miss Sears, known as Eleo, was a legendary figure in Prides Crossing, the Myopia Hunt Club and the Essex County Club.  In 1940, Eleo played a backgammon match against Frederick Alger, a powerful, Michigan-based politician.  By match end, she had won the title to Rock Edge, his magnificent Prides Crossing ocean-front estate.  Frederick Alger left the table with a hard-earned lesson and a life-long memory of the indomitable Miss Sears.

For last year’s North Shore Design Show, Pat transformed the museum’s coat closet into a dining car on the Orient Express, including the installation of wood paneling on the walls, brass railings and sconce lighting, and even a coved ceiling and train “window.”

About The Wenham Museum
Wenham Museum’s mission is to protect, preserve and interpret the history and culture of Boston’s North Shore, domestic life and the artifacts of childhood.  Favorite Spaces runs from May 15-22, 10am-4pm.  Tickets: (in advance) members $12, non-members $15 and $20 at the door.  Wenham Museum is located at 132 Main Street (Route 1A), Wenham, MA, 978-468-2377 www.wenhammuseum.org

Directions to the Wenham Museum: From points south: Take Route 128 north to exit 20-A (Route 1A – Hamilton). Follow Route 1A north for 2.3 miles. The Museum is on the right before the Wenham Town Hall.
From points north: Take Route 95 South to Route 128 North. Then follow the previous directions.
Public Transportation: Commuter rail to Hamilton-Wenham; 15-minute walk south from the depot on Route 1A.

About Finn-Martens Design
Patricia Finn started Finn-Martens Design in 2001 after earning a degree from the New York School of Interior Design.  Her design concepts are based on an accumulation of years of knowledge regarding homes, property values, and what makes for wise investment choices in remodeling. Pat is equally comfortable putting added value into property with her designs or managing an active project on site. She has participated in designer show houses of the Junior League of Boston, the Jewish Community Center of the North Shore, 20th Annual York (Maine) Decorator Show House, The College Club of Boston’s 2008 Restoration & Designers Showcase, and last May in the North Shore Design Show: Tablescapes fund-raising event at the Wenham Museum.   www.finn-martensdesign.com

Contact: Barbara Gomperts
Phone: 978-745-5944
E-mail:    bgomperts@gmail.com
Date: May 10, 2010

Community Giving Tree Celebrates Opening of Newly Completed Facility

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Announced!

Who:  Community Giving Tree, one of the North Shore’s most successful grassroots charitable organizations assisting lower income families in Essex County with essentials such as baby equipment, children’s clothing, winter coats, toiletries and back-to-school supplies.

What: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the opening of its recently completed 2,400-foot donation and distribution facility.

Where: Community Giving Tree – On the grounds of the 2nd Congregational Church, West Boxford – 570 Main St., West Boxfood, MA 01921

When: Saturday, June 12, 2010; 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; General Public Invited to Attend

  • 10-10:15 am – opening ceremony color guard; Boy scout troop #51
  • 10:15- Building Dedication
  • 10:20-10:30 – Remarks by Community Giving Tree Executive Director Leslie Levenson
  • 10:45-11 – remarks by public officials
  • 11 – ribbon cutting
  • 11-1:30 – reception and tours of the facility.

Why: Community Giving Tree’s original space in a small garage behind the 2nd Congregational Church, West Boxford, became inadequate. Volunteers worked in cold, cramped conditions while as many as 40 social workers collecting items for their clients were forced to wait outside the garage to receive their goods. At times, donations had to be turned away for the lack of space.

Community Giving Tree
PO Box 508
West Boxford, MA 01885

978-500-3947
www.communitygivingtree.org

Playing House with Kevin O’Connor

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On Saturday afternoons for the last seven years, Kevin O’Connor, host of PBS’s “This Old House” and “Ask This Old House,” has been captured on film climbing and crawling his way through viewers’ houses, remedying their most perplexing home improvement hang-ups. And while O’Connor, who resides in Beverly, has become somewhat of a fixture in homes across the country, what devotees of the shows might not know is that his path to do-it-yourself stardom—and to domestic bliss on the North Shore—was anything but planned. Continue reading Playing House with Kevin O’Connor

Port Authority

nsjj10_portsmouth1Designer boutiques, multiple concert venues, and one of the highest numbers of restaurants per capita in the US. Sound like paradise? Actually, it’s right here on the North Shore. Portsmouth, New Hampshire is packed with culture, the arts, and a vibrant nightlife. Those who live and work here know the city is about enjoying life’s pleasures, be it great wine, perfectly cooked burgers, abstract art, or a full-flavored cigar. And we haven’t even mentioned the beer. Portsmouth is home to not one, but three craft breweries, with a variety of summer seasonal brews just waiting to be enjoyed. What better place to spend a weekend away this summer? Here’s the insider’s guide you’ve been waiting for to experience the ins and outs of this unique, happening city.

Shop
Find summer makeup tips at Making Faces, Portsmouth’s trendy cosmetics boutique. Here you’ll see high-end makeup brands thought only to exist on the pages of fashion magazines. In fact, Making Faces covers its walls with pages from your favorite magazines, matching celebrities with sleek cosmetic lines. Perfect your summer look with the shop’s beauty consultants or visit their on-site makeup artists for skin treatments like the Oxygen Fast Blast to keep you looking your best.

Walk through The Three Graces Gallery to get a taste of the flourishing art scene in town. Owner Kim Ferreira fills the space with an impressive range of work, featuring paintings, sculptures, jewelry, handbags, and more. “I really try to have an eclectic but fun mix,” says Ferreira. “There’s a lot of humor and whimsy.” See it firsthand through the solo shows debuting this summer. Boston-based artist Kaetlyn Wilcox kicks off the season with her fantastic solo show through June. Come July, Newbury artist Robin Luciano Beaty, recently nominated for the Outstanding Abstract Artist Spotlight Award, will showcase her mixed-media abstract landscapes. Each show commences on the first Friday of the month.

Macro Polo has become an icon in downtown Portsmouth and is a must-stop shop for anyone who visits. Complete with snarky greeting cards, practical joke gear, and action figures like William Shakespeare and the Crazy Cat Lady, the shop is bound to give you a laugh. Keep in mind, though, that the likelihood of being offended is also pretty high, but then again, where else can you pick up that bacon wallet you’ve always wanted?

Hidden on a narrow side street, you’ll find the cigar palace of this coastal city. The extensive selection of specialty cigars lines the walls of the Federal Cigar. Featuring a variety of flavorful choices, the shop is bound to have your stogie of choice.

nsjj10_portsmouth2Fashionistas flock to Bliss, a designer boutique with some of the hottest names in the industry. You’ll find labels like Susana Monaco and Chulo Pony, designer denim (like 7 For All Mankind and Paige Premium Denim), and more. This ready-to-wear selection has gotten Bliss’s sister shop in Portland noticed in fashion mags like Marie Claire and Lucky, while Serendipity—just a few blocks away—sports a more bohemian vibe. Trendy pieces from Free People, Language, Green Dragon, and Pink Lotus fill the store with light fabrics, flattering shapes, and splashes of color—all perfect ingredients to spice up your summer wardrobe.

To finish off the look, design your own handbag at Anna Street Studio. Watch out “Project Runway”—this shop makes designing the bag of your dreams pretty easy. Anna Street Studio lets you a choose a template bag style, then select the fabric (creative prints, Kate Spade-like stripes, and fun textures) to complete your custom bag. Once you’ve made your choices, they’ll take care of the rest; no sewing required. Don’t feel guilty about treating yourself to a new bag—nearly all of the styles are reversible, so at the end of the season, you can flip from your summer brights to a darker fall print and get twice the wear.

Ready to jazz up your kitchen? Attrezzi’s got the right blend of cookware, gourmet spreads, and fine wines to prepare you for summer entertaining. Plan your visit on a weekend afternoon and head upstairs to the kitchen/wine shop for frequent wine tastings. The second floor is also home to the shop’s cooking classes, where you can perfect your culinary techniques this summer under the care of local Chef James Haller of the acclaimed restaurant The Black Trumpet.

Whether you need a light beach read or something with a bit more substance, you’ll find it at RiverRun Books. You’ll be greeted by the 20/20 table when you walk in the door, where each month the staff offers 20 of their favorite titles at 20 percent off. Why? “Because we really want you to read them,” says the sign overhead. New York Times best-selling author Brunonia Barry reads from her new novel, The Map of True Places, on June 3 at RiverRun Books, while on June 4, Karl Marlantes reads from his warmly received debut novel Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam War.

Play
Consider yourself a chowder connoisseur? Head to The 26th Annual WOKQ Chowder Festival on June 5 at Prescott Park, where local chefs will be serving 500 gallons of the creamy stuff. Try each recipe and cast your vote while enjoying live music and summer sun. Known to draw over 4,000 people, the Chowder Festival is the kick-off event to the Prescott Park Arts Festival summer season of live concerts, musical productions, and dance performances.

Featuring a mix of musical artists, award-winning films, and theatrical performances every night of the week, The Music Hall operates as the city’s cultural epicenter. Upon entering the Victorian theatre, you’d never guess it was built in 1878. Ongoing renovations are responsible for the swanky Founders Lobby Lounge beneath the theatre, where you can comfortably sip a cocktail before the show. Jazz legend Herbie Hancock is set to play in the historic venue June 16 and on June 30, The Music Hall presents the Afro-Cuban All Stars.

Continue to soak up the arts with the summer productions at The Seacoast Repertory Theatre. While the theatre has been thriving for 25 years, in the last seven months, it has more than doubled its subscriber base, and the company now holds auditions for each show in New York City, in addition to the casting calls here at home. This year’s summer lineup includes the hit musical Rent, playing from June 18– July 18, and All Shook Up, from July 30–August 29. Seating just 234, The Seacoast Rep provides a rare opportunity to see rich live theatre in an intimate venue where you feel like you’re part of the show.

nsjj10_portsmouth8For those looking to be one with nature, we recommend Portsmouth Kayak Adventures. Head out to Little Harbor on the evening of July 3 for stunning views of the Portsmouth fireworks from your kayak below, or paddle to a tranquil beach respite for a revitalizing yoga class, led by local instructors. These are just some of the tours available from Portsmouth Kayak Adventures for beginner, intermediate, and advanced kayakers, allowing you to explore the coastal city from its many waterways.

When it’s time for some much-needed pampering, make your way to The Du Da Spa. From massages to skincare packages and more, this French-Moroccan salon and day spa is a great summer escape. They’ve recently added a UV skin scanner to help choose the most effective facial treatment for your skin. The scanner gives you a look beneath the surface of your skin (we admit it’s a little creepy), exposing sun damage, oil quality, collagen production, and areas in need of exfoliation. And once you’ve recovered from the shock, you’ll happily trade your sun-worshiping habits for Du Da’s all-natural spray tan. The aestheticians can customize the tone to match the pigment of your skin, giving you a safe, damage-free glow lasting for days. Of course, the spa also offers massage, hair, and nail services, so you might as well treat yourself to everything.

Eat
Start your day at The Friendly Toast, Portsmouth’s very own king of breakfast, where the outrageous menu items compete with the outlandish décor. The menu offers up standard breakfast staples alongside jazzed-up versions like Almond Joy Cakes (pancakes with coconut, almonds, and chocolate chips) and the Caribbean Waffle, made with pecans and topped with caramelized bananas. Don’t leave without trying the toast; as the name suggests, this quirky diner offers delicious homemade breads served in slices the size of your head!

A few blocks away, it’s standing room only at The Juicery, where freshly squeezed juices and smoothies are the drinks of choice. Open from April through November, The Juicery serves up fresh, organic vegan concoctions with no preservatives whatsoever. Smoothies are made with whole frozen fruit (no purees or store-bought syrups), and all the fruits and veggies are pressed in-house. Raw foodists and health nuts alike rave over the signature Prana smoothie, made with frozen strawberries and bananas, date paste, and raw almond butter.

In the center of town, you’ll find Popovers on the Square, the perfect place to grab a bite and recharge. This café/bakery serves tasty lunch items, delicious sweets, and more, but don’t be fooled by the casual vibe. Just try the Lobster Salad in a Popover, and you’ll taste the love they put into the food. Tempting pastries and cakes are on display in the glass counters, and they even serve seasonal cocktails, like sangria and a fresh fruit smoothie mixed with light rum. From breakfast to cocktails to dessert, Popovers on the Square has it all.

Summertime is really about grilling, and nothing hits the spot like a perfectly cooked burger. Lucky for you, Lexie’s Joint opened its doors early this year, and their flavorful fare has already won over the locals. “It’s just a simple menu of good food,” says co-owner and chef Dave Coffe. Having worked together off and on for the past seven years, Coffe and co-owner KC Gargill make use of their fine-dining backgrounds to pack big flavor into their four-ounce burgers. This summer, you can expect to see more seafood items popping up on the menu, including the lobster roll they have perfected, but for the most part, Lexie’s Joint is sticking to its popular tagline, “peace, love, and burgers.”

nsjj10_portsmouth12No visit to Portsmouth is complete without a trip to The Portsmouth Brewery. Beer lovers come from all over to sample the fresh, delicious craft beers exclusively brewed and served here. “We sort of stay away from big strong beers during the summer, just because, you know, they’re not very thirst-quenching,” says head brewer Tod Mott. What can you expect? Wheat beers in all their glory. Portsmouth brews Weizenheimer (an American-style wheat beer) and Hefeweizen (German-style), plus an off-shoot of the two dubbed the Thaizenheimer, made with kafir lime leaves, lemongrass, and ginger. Mott’s pick, though, is the Belgian Wit. “You’ve got both bitter and sweet orange peel, and then coriander and a little bit of pepper,” says Mott.  “And it makes for such a really great thirst-quenching beer.”

Across town you’ll find sister company Smuttynose Brewery (Peter Egelston owns each). From the outside, it’s not much to look at, but once you step inside the warehouse, where the rock music is cranked up and there’s a molasses-like aroma thick in the air, you know these guys are up to something good. Smuttynose’s summer seasonal brew is the Summer Weizen, another warm-weather-friendly wheat ale. “We spice it with a little chamomile and actually use a Belgian yeast, which gives it some fruity and spicy kind of characters,” says Executive Brewer David Yarrington. Look out for the Farmhouse Ale, brewed as part of Smuttynose’s “Big Beer Series,” which is also known to surface this time of year. This Belgian/French saison style beer was historically brewed by seasonal farm workers to drink through the summer months.

To complete your well-rounded Portsmouth beer experience, head to the Redhook Brewery. More than just a brewery, Redhook is a full-day affair. You can tour the facility, grab some grub at their very own brewpub, the Cataqua Public House, stick around for some live entertainment, and of course, sample the beer. The Rope Swing Pilsner, Redhook’s brand-new summer seasonal, should be at the top of your must-taste list. Specially brewed for warm-weather sipping, the pilsner’s dose of hops evens out the malt flavor, leaving behind a light, crisp finish. Plan your trip accordingly, and you could see Blues Traveler when they headline the 14th Annual RedhookFest on July 24.

Heading into its third year in downtown Portsmouth, The Wellington Room is somewhat hidden in its upstairs Bow Street location, but a glimpse at the rave reviews posted online proves the secret is out. With seating for up to 38 people, The Wellington Room offers an intimate dining experience with beautiful window-side water views (a rare find in the city) of the Piscataqua River. But what’s truly unique is the laid-back vibe paired with upscale fare. Owners Karen and Matthew Sharlot keep the small menu as close to farm-to-table as possible, which means frequent changes in order to feature what’s fresh and local. The Thai Cod, served with poached red bell peppers and baby bok choy is a popular pick, along with the Wellington Room Punch. This Caribbean-inspired drink came back with Karen Sharlot from her island visit. Made with five types of rum, “It’ll kick your butt,” she says with a smile.

nsjj10_portsmouth13Speaking of the Caribbean, if you can’t make a trip to the islands, The Blue Mermaid is the next best thing. Serving fresh creative combinations, like Plantain Encrusted Cod or Seafood Tagine (sautéed salmon, cod, and mahi mahi with curried tomatoes in a rich coconut fish stew), this restaurant is bound to make you try something new. Order the White Peach Sangria or the Typhoon Margarita, made with Cuervo Gold, Cointreau, sour mix, orange juice, and a splash of Grand Marnier—each a refreshing complement to your island dish of choice.

Turn down Commercial Alley to Cava’s outdoor patio, and enjoy the Afternoon Tapas, served daily from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. For dinner, head to the sleek bar downstairs, where the cave-like stone wall gives the room the feel of an underground hotspot. This chic tapas and wine bar serves a decadent array of rich, small bites, so you can sample a little bit of everything they’ve cooked up.

End your night with The Red Door’s top-notch martinis and late-night music scene. Once you’ve found this hidden spot, get ready for Portsmouth’s most creative martini bar. Try the Zen Martini, made with Yazi Ginger Vodka and chai tea. Tristan Law recently took over the Monday night music series, Hush Hush Sweet Harlot, and has a hot lineup of talented artists from New England and beyond, who play at the club as they tour the East Coast.

Where to find it

shop
Anna Street Studio, 113 Market Street, anna street.com; Attrezzi, 78 Market Street, attrezzinh.com; Bliss, 85 Market Street, blissboutiques.com; City and Country, 50 Daniel Street; Federal Cigar, 22 Ladd Street, federalcigar.com; Macro Polo, 89 and 93 Market Street; Making Faces, 65 Bow Street; RiverRun Books, 20 Congress Street, riverrunbookstore.com; Serendipity, 41 Pleasant Street, serendipitynh.com; The Three Graces Gallery, 105 Market Street, thethreegraces.com.

play
The Du Da Spa, 53 Green Street, thedudaspa.com; The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut Street, themusic hall.org; Portsmouth Kayak Adventures, 185 Wentworth Road, ports mouthkayak.com; Prescott Park, prescottpark.org; Seacoast Repertory Theater, 125 Bow Street, seacoastrep.org.

eat
The Blue Mermaid, 409 The Hill, bluemermaid.com; Cava, 10 Commercial Alley #1, cavatapasand winebar.com; The Friendly Toast, 121 Congress Street, thefriendlytoast.net; The Juicery, 51 Hanover St, portsmouthjuicery.com; Lexie’s Joint, 212 Islington Street, lexiesjoint.com; Popovers on the Square, Portsmouth, popoversonthesquare.comPortsmouth Brewery, 56 Market Street, portsmouthbrewery.com; The Red Door, 107 State St., reddoorportsmouth.com. Redhook Brewery, 35 Corporate Drive, redhook.com; Smuttynose Brewery, 225 Heritage Ave., smutty nose.com; The Wellington Room, 67 Bow Street, thewellingtonroom.com.

Destination: Salem

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Mention the city of Salem to someone in passing conversation, and the response will likely be a comment about witches. But these days, there’s more to this bustling seaport than a few black pointy hats and some dusty old brooms. Just point your mouse in the direction of Facebook and search for the Salem, MA fan page, where 14,000 people have turned this online destination into a modern speakeasy. Continue reading Destination: Salem

In the Raw

From maki rolls to fresh sashimi, the offerings at the region’s best sushi restaurants can turn even the most diehard meat and potatoes lover into a raw fish fanatic.

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Sake: Salmon

Denizens of the North Shore know their fish and enjoy it many ways, including fried, baked, broiled, steamed, stewed, sautéed, poached, grilled—and with ever-increasing frequency—raw. Hence, the proliferation of notable North Shore sushi emporia, serving both raw and cooked varieties, which puts the fix for your sushi addiction within easy reach. We tracked down 10 worthy candidates for induction into the North Shore sushi hall of fame and submit them here for your consideration and dining pleasure.

FUJI SUSHI Slow down! If you’re not careful, you’ll drive straight past the sharp right off Route 1 South in Peabody, and you’ll just end up that much hungrier in the 10 minutes it will take you to circle back around (which actually might not be a bad thing, considering the fact that you’ll be able to eat more sushi). Tucked in at the far end of a small strip mall, Fuji Sushi has a casual, storefront-restaurant feel with an airy, sparkling-clean dining room where the smartly dressed itamae (sushi chef) stands at the ready near the kitchen door. Winner of a BONS 2009 award for sushi, Fuji Sushi continues to dazzle palates. It’s a great place to stop for a quick, satisfying lunch and is definitely a destination for a serious sushi session come dinnertime. 136 Newbury St., Peabody, 978-535-1182, myfujisushi.com.

Tako: Octopus

Tako: Octopus

SEA LION SUSHI Everybody asks the exact same question: how can you possibly expect a super sushi experience from a miniscule stall in a shopping mall food court? Well, we’re not sure how they do it, but the folks at Sea Lion Sushi do manage to turn out an amazingly fresh and tasty selection of nigiri, sashimi, and maki. They are priced for value, crafted with impressive skill, and taste great. The sushi rice is exceptionally well seasoned, and the pickled ginger, of all things, is a standout for its bracing flavor and substantial texture. No papery shreds of faintly ginger-flavored condiment here. This also appears to be the location of choice for sushi enthusiasts-in-training, judging by the number of youngsters in attendance, giddily digging into seaweed salads and California rolls. Liberty Tree Mall, Danvers, 978-774-5976, sealionsushi.com.

SAKURABANA Anyone who still thinks Portsmouth’s eclectic dining scene is something new ought to get themselves over to Sakurabana, located right around the corner from historic Market Square, where they have been creating authentic Japanese food for a delighted dining public for 22 years. Choose a table in the sunny, wood-warmed dining room, or sidle on up and sit at the sushi bar, where you can watch the itamae wield his yanagi and fugubiki, crafting your selections right before your eyes. In addition to basic choices like maguro, hamachi, and sake, you’ll find unagi, saba, and ika, plus the somewhat-rarer uni and tako. There’s something here for every sushi lover. 40 Pleasant St., Portsmouth, NH, 603-431-2721, sakurabana.com.

BLUE FIN JAPANESE RESTAURANT This five-year-old establishment is the North Shore outpost of chef/owner Kiyuhiko Minemoto’s venerable Blue Fin restaurant in Cambridge ‘s Porter Square. Maybe even more than its urban sibling, the Route 114 location is ambitious, original, and laser-focused on delivering variety and authenticity in Japanese dishes, especially in the sushi department. Listed on the menu are 31 nigri and sashimi selections and 30 different maki, including their own takes on the contemporary American-style standards, like spicy tuna rolls (maguro, nori, vegetables, and spicy mayonnaise), Philadelphia rolls (sake, cream cheese, cucumber, and avocado), and California rolls (crabstick, avocado, and cucumber). Some of the other maki, however, are more creative, like the spicy crispy tuna roll (spicy tuna roll with crisp bits of tempura) and their New California roll (California roll plus tobiko, lettuce, and mayo). 260 S. Main St., Middleton, 978-750-1411, bluefin-restaurant.com.

GOURMET GARDEN
Turn past the egg rolls and pork strips; past the fried rice and egg foo yung. Stop at the nigiri, the sashimi, the maki—the sushi that put the name Gourmet Garden on the tips of so many North Shore sushi aficionados’ tongues. Evident everywhere is the commitment of founders Sharon Hong, Peter Tong, Ricky Huang, and Hank Zhang to freshness and flavor, and perhaps nowhere is it on display more brilliantly than in the sushi this Vinnin Square institution serves up daily. Along with the requisite selection of maguro, hamachi, tobiko, unagi, and tamago, you will find toro, uni, hotategai, and hokkigai, signs of a serious sushi destination. 430 Paradise Rd., Swampscott, 781-599-1780, gourmetgarden.org.

Saba: Mackerel

Saba: Mackerel

MAPOW SUSHI Perched at the sushi bar, we gaze through the gleaming glass case of bristlingly fresh fish filets at Sumai, our itamae, who with the intensity and passion of a virtuoso playing a languid glissando of Mozart, fashions another flawless slice of maguro. On the wooden platter before him, he composes a sculpture of shapely nigiri and sparkling sashimi propped up on a puff of whisker-thin daikon threads and a single leaf of fresh shiso, an Asian herb prized for its pungent aroma and palate-cleansing effects. The fish is cold and sweet; the delicately seasoned sushi rice is tender and substantial—compliments we convey to Sumai, who keenly awaits our verdict. Thank you, Sumai, for reminding us again that sushi is more than food; it is an event to be relished for its drama, display of skill, and sense of community enjoyed among diners and chefs. 147 Bridge St., Salisbury, 978-499-7795, mapowtias.com.

KAME RESTAURANT A brigade of sushi samurai behind the bar, knives whooshing and fish flying, keeps furious pace with the blizzard of orders. Some come from patrons at the bustling 12-seat sushi bar; others arrive in the blur of speedy wait staff who keep the dining room humming. Customers are young, old, and everything in between. There are families, couples, lone diners, and friends hooking up for a few laughs and a couple orders of maki. In other words, it’s alive. Kame, in downtown Beverly, illustrates an aspect of American sushi culture that is fundamentally urban, celebratory, exuberant, and vital. You don’t just come here for the excellent food; you also come for the buzz, the beat, and the feeling that something is happening and you are a part of it. 250 Cabot St., Beverly, 978-922-9333, kamerestaurant.com.

MOOTONE FINE JAPANESE CUISINE
On the edge of the old mill section of downtown Andover right by the railroad tracks sits an unexpected sushi oasis. Step inside Mootone and relax under the vaulted ceilings with earth-toned walls, where the nimble staff silently whisks plates on and off your table and the sparse melody and elusive rhythm of traditional Japanese music swims through the air. It appears that the folks at Mootone have tried hard to create a refreshing, transformational experience, and they have succeeded wonderfully. Here you will find a broad selection of traditional nigiri, sashimi, and maki, and a number of somewhat uncommon rice-less maki made with hamachi, maguro, sake, or ebi together with avocado and tobiko, all wrapped up in thin slices of daikon or cucumber. 15 Railroad St., Andover, 978-623-8006, mootone.com.

Ebi: Shrimp

Ebi: Shrimp

SAKE JAPANESE RESTAURANT Anyone who drives up Route 1 from Boston to the North Shore regularly has passed this landmark countless times. But only some people, i.e., those in the know, ever stop in for sushi—which is a very smart move. First, you’ll need to look past the grim location and weathered appearance on the outside. On the inside, Sake is a Japanese dining fantasy come to life. Like something out of the 1970s (which it actually is), Sake is a little kitschy, extremely friendly, and completely earnest in its old-fashioned hospitality, which includes warm smiles, attentive service, and sincere interest in whether you enjoy your food and have a good time. We did. The fish is extremely fresh. The rice is cooked and shaped expertly. Sake Japanese Restaurant will keep you smiling from the instant you sit down until you finally moan, “Okay, just one more toro sashimi.” 670 Broadway, Saugus, 781-233-3858.

OKEA GRILL & SUSHI Among the many compelling reasons to attend Salem State College, one that stands out in our minds is the fact that Okea Grill and Sushi is right across the street. Aside from acquiring brain food to fuel late-night study sessions, students who frequent Okea will learn, for example, that the tab for a belly full of well-made, super-fresh, and very tasty sushi need not resemble a tuition bill. They will also come to realize that trading off the availability of a few semi-exotic selections (like uni, toro, and mirugai) for a shorter menu of popular (and therefore fast-moving) fish can be a pretty smart move. After all, fish like maguro, sake, hamachi, and unagi are really the backbone of any sushi menu, and it is with these that Okea gets really high marks. 335 Lafayette St., Salem, 978-607-0060, okeagrill.com.

Turning Japanese
Common sushi terms to help you navigate your way to a great meal.

ebi Shrimp that is almost always lightly poached, but when extremely fresh, may be eaten raw.
fugubiki A commonly used sushi knife similar to the yanagi, so named for its precision in removing those parts of the fugu, or puffer fish, which might otherwise kill a sushi eater.
hamachi Yellowtail; fish from the amberjack family, similar to tuna, but leaner.
hokkigai Surf clam that is sometimes eaten raw, but more commonly simmered before serving to improve the flavor.
hotategai Scallops, occasionally lightly grilled, but almost always eaten raw, usually as sashimi.
ika Raw slices of fish from the mantle or hood of a squid, as opposed to the tentacles, which are generally made into calamari.
maguro Tuna, usually blue fin or yellow fin, pink to red in color, full of flavor.
maki Fish and/or vegetables that are rolled in a cylinder of rice and, usually, nori.
murugai The inner muscles taken from a geoduck clam; lots of ocean flavor.
nigiri Slices of fish placed on top of sushi rice that has been smeared with a small dollop of wasabi and eaten with soy sauce and more wasabi, it’s what many people generally picture when they think of sushi.
nori Dark green paper-like sheets that are made from seaweed.
saba Mackerel that has usually been salt cured, then washed with rice vinegar to tame the rich, oily flavor.
sake The Japanese word for salmon, as well as the English word for a Japanese rice-based alcoholic beverage that goes quite well with sushi.
sashimi
Slices of fish only, eaten with soy sauce and wasabi.
sushi rice A short-grained rice that cooks up sticky and is then seasoned with rice wine vinegar, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
tako Octopus that, although sometimes eaten raw as sashimi, is usually poached before serving to bring out its distinctive sweet flavor.
tamago A slightly sweet egg omelet.
tobiko Flying fish roe; tiny, crunchy fish eggs that are usually orange in color, although sometimes they are dyed green or black.
toro
Tender and delicious fatty tuna, usually taken from the belly of a yellow fin or blue fin tuna.
unagi Eel that has been grilled and basted with a special sauce.
uni Sea urchin roe.
yanagi The long, thin-bladed knife used by itamae to make slender, precise cuts of fish.
wasabi
Light green paste similar in taste to (and sometimes made from) horseradish.

–By Anna and David Kasabian. Photographs by Sharon White. Food and prop styling by Maria Del Mar Sacasa/Ennis Inc.

Major League

nsjj10_spinners1The Lowell Spinners hit one out of the park for recession-minded baseball fans. Continue reading Major League

A Hazy Shade of Summer

nsjj10_fashion2Jump into beach season with retro-inspired swimwear. Fifties style is back in all its black and white glamour, stalking the runways and the salisbury shore.

Where to Buy:
Viola Lovely
, 15 Walnut Rd., South Hamilton, 978-468-1775, violalovely.com.
Macy’s, North Shore Mall, Peabody, 978-531-3800, macys.com.
Nordstrom, North Shore Mall, 210 Andover St., Peabody, 978-278-7400, shop.nordstrom.com.
Gia Ventola, 9 Sylvan St., Peabody, 978-538-0800, giaventola.com.
Night&Day, 63 Park St., Andover, 978-475-0343, nightanddaylingerie.com.
H&M, North Shore Mall, Peabody, 978-532-0739, hm.com.
Native Sun, 13 Main St., Andover, 978-470-0800.
Addicted, Humphrey St., Swampscott, 781-598-5700.
Bennett & Company, 45 Water St., Newburyport, 978-462-1966, bennettcompany.com.
Glee, 29 West St., Beverly Farms, 978-922-4777, glee.us.

credits: Photographs by Sadie Dayton. Styling by Lysa Pelletier for team artist representative. Styling assistant: Kristina Kozak. Makeup by Rachael Berkowitz for Zero2sixty Creative. Hair by Alyssa Vachon for Unique Reflections and Ennis, Inc. Models: Gigi and Irena for Wilhelmina Models. Location: Salisbury Beach State Reservation.

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Hot Stuff

Chunky heels rule this summer.

1. Modern Vintage black wedges, $225, Dresscode, 2 Elm Sq., Andover, 978-470-0300, dresscodestyle.com.
2. Loeffler Randall lace-up platforms, $475, Viola Lovely, 15 Walnut Rd., South Hamilton, 978-468-1775, violalovely.com.
3. Cordani beige platforms, $325, Surfaces, 33 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead, 781-639-9933.
4. Cole Haan wood-heeled platforms, $228, J.L.Coombs, 45 Main St., Andover, 978-470-8121, jlcoombs.com.
5. Poetic License flower platform, $115, Cuoio, 26 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead, 781-631-0100.

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–By Lysa Pelletier, Photograph by Glenn Scott

Fun in the Sun

Chill out with these backyard necessities.

1. Striped canvas umbrella, $149.95, Pier One, 133 Turnpike St., North Andover, 978-989-9870, pier1.com.
2. New River Old Forge Adirondack chair, $479, Patio Place at Ski Haus, 317 S. Broadway St., Salem, NH, 603-898-1722, skihaus.com.
3. Red and blue lanterns, $10–$12, Pier One.
4. Helen Kaminski straw hat, $178, Nordstrom, North Shore Mall, 210 Andover St., Peabody, 978-278-7400, shop.nordstrom.com.
5. Acrylic wine glass, $18, C’est la Vie, 24 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead, 781-639-2468, cestlavie-online.com.
6. Acrylic bowl, $13, C’est la Vie.
7. Vintage table napkins, $18 (set of 4), Surfaces, 33 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead, 781-639-9933.
8. Vintage picnic basket, $60, Howard’s Flying Dragon Antiques, 136 Main St., Essex, 978-768-7282.
9. History of Birds notebook, $18, C’est la Vie.

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–By Lysa Pelletier, photograph by Glenn Scott

Hoop Dreams

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1. Wendy Mink gold hoop earrings, $475, Viola Lovely, 15 Walnut Rd., South Hamilton, 978-468-1775, violalovely.com.
2. Gold double hoop earrings, $135, Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, Salem, 978-745-9500, pem.org.
3. Double Happiness square beaded earrings, $325, Viola Lovely.
4. Gold cut-out earrings, $28, J.Mode, 17 Front Street, Salem, 978-744-7007, jmodefashions.com.
5. Ann Lightfoot hoop earrings, $125, Glee, 29 West St., Beverly Farms, 978-922-4777, glee.us.
6. Gold and silver hoops, $125, Dresscode, 2 Elm Sq., Andover, 978-470-0300, dresscodestyle.com.
7. Miguel Ases Swarovski crystal drop earrings, $384, Jambu, 38 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead, 781-639-9600, jambujewelry.com.

–By Lysa Pelletier

Biker Chic

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Four sweet rides for whatever your speed.

1. Custom Serotta Ottrott race bike, $13,900, Fit Werx, 67 Foster St., Peabody, 978-532-7348, fitwerx.com.

2. Torker unicycle, $119.99, H.R. Sawyer Bicycle and Fitness, One Ginty Blvd., Haverhill, 978-372-4981, hrsawyer.com.

3. Giant Cypress hybrid bike, $379.95, Browns of Beverly Bicycle, 278 Cabot St., Beverly, 978-922-0376.

4. Specialized Big Hit 2 mountain bike, $1,799.99, Buchika’s, 340 S. Broadway St., Salem, NH, 603-893-5534, buchika.com.

–By Lysa Pelletier

Show Time at North Shore Music Theatre

nsmtAfter a year of silence, investor Bill Hanney steps in and rescues the North Shore Music Theatre, returning song and dance to Beverly’s beloved theatre-in-the-round.

It started with a collective sigh and a wince. A fundraising campaign was announced in late 2008 with the goal of generating $4.5 million to help cover the operating costs and debt of the North Shore Music Theatre. It was a big number—too big, it seemed—and in the spring of 2009, the curtains closed, staff was laid off, and Beverly’s famous theatre-in-the-round was shut down.

Fast forward one year and oh, have times changed. Theatre fans and loyal patrons of the North Shore Music Theatre are getting a gift this year as the facility reopens under new ownership after financial devastation.

“I saw my first musical at the North Shore Music Theatre,” says Haverhill’s Jessica Damron. “My grandfather bought me a ticket to see Brigadoon when I was nine years old, and I was overwhelmed by the experience. Attending a musical quickly became a family treat, and we saw quite a few over the years.”

Founded in 1954, North Shore Music Theatre opened as a summer stock venue to present successful Broadway musical tours. In the 1960s, after Route 128 was constructed, the theatre became more of an established fixture in the region in its own right, with permanent walls and heating installed. Capacity increased from 1,000 to 1,750 and later to 1,800 seats. In 2005, however, a major fire caused by an electrical malfunction beneath the stage, devastated the venue. Although no one was injured, the damage kept it closed for several weeks that summer—and the debt piled up.

In 2009, NSMT’s debts totaled more than $10 million—including large mortgages on its property and buildings, as well as debts to vendors, the state of Massachusetts, and patrons who had paid in advance for the upcoming season. The theatre launched an intense fundraising effort to carry the 2009 season, but that effort fell short at little more than $500,000. So NSMT closed down and scheduled productions were canceled.

The theater was acquired by Citizens Bank later that year at auction for $3.6 million, and the search was on to find a buyer for the property who might lease it back. Then along came Bill Hanney, an investor and venue owner from the South Shore. Hanney owns Theatre By The Sea and Entertainment Cinemas, a chain of 10 movie theaters across New England. In late 2009, Hanney looked into purchasing NSMT and then agreed to reopen it in June 2010.

“I’m in the business, and I was looking for other venues to buy, and this one’s been on the radar for a while,” Hanney says. “I started following it, and after the auction came up, I went for it.” Hanney entered show business when he was 19 years old. He leased and developed movie theaters and later began booking other live performances, including rock shows, and eventually produced Broadway plays. He became president of Broadway Productions, presenting national tours throughout New England including Annie, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and Peter Pan and later opened the 800-seat South Shore Performing Arts Center.

Hanney has expanded his movie theater ownership over the years, and he has built, operated, and sold more than 30 cinemas. While he has maintained his enthusiasm for cinema, he has always had a passion for live theatre. “The movie theater business is easy, but this [live theatre] is a more exciting business, and there’s a lot more that goes into it,” Hanney says.  In 2007, Hanney bought and reopened Theatre By The Sea in Matunuck, RI, a move which led him to NSMT.

Hanney says that NSMT will not follow the same path that led it to financial ruin before. He’s working out a new business model that will take effect in 2011 and will involve recreating the circuit theatre concept. Plays and musicals are very expensive to produce—shows at NSMT have cost up to $500,000, and more than half the cost of a production is spent before opening night. What Hanney plans to do is work with other regional theatres to have shows tour in multiple cities. That way, rather than NSMT spending money to produce a play, then strike the set while another theatre does the same, the theatres will share productions and increase their profits, even though ticket prices have gone down 10 percent since the theatre was last open.

“There is such hope for this theatre,” says Evans Haile, director of the Cape Playhouse in Dennis, the oldest summer theatre in the country. Haile is helping Hanney reopen NSMT, which will share productions with the Cape Playhouse as part of the new business model. “For many decades, this is how the circuit happened. My first gig was at North Shore Music Theatre. And now, if people really like a show, they can go to see it in another location.”

Haile is enthusiastic about the reopening of NSMT, its partnership with Cape Playhouse, and what it can do to bring NSMT to regional prominence. “I think it’s very exciting that we can reinvigorate it,” Haile says. “It’s important now and then to reinvent and remind people what’s out there.”

The theatre’s first Broadway performance of the season will be Gypsy, starting on July 6. There will be three productions after that, including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with “American Idol” star Anthony Fedorov as Joseph.

“I want to pick titles that have done well and will do well in this area,” says Hanney, who held auditions in New York City for Gypsy. NSMT will also hold children’s shows and concerts. The building is undergoing renovations and the landscaping will get a major makeover. In addition, the theatre’s restaurant will reopen, but a new name for it hasn’t been picked out yet. Hanney is also looking for a big name in music for a gala opening to be held in June and is working rigorously to win back the theatre’s previous loyal patrons. As of April, about 65 percent of the 2009 subscribers were back. He feels his strong theatre expertise and focus on quality performances will give customers confidence in the theatre. He is also bringing back A Christmas Carol, which has drawn large crowds in the past but hasn’t been performed there for the past two years.

“The audience needs to trust that we’re not going to go out of business like last time,” Hanney says. “I’ve always liked show business, movies, whatever. It’s definitely better than selling bottled water or something.”

–By Bryan Mcgonigle, Photographs by Adam Detour

Wonderful Wine Tasting Event

Title: Wonderful Wine Tasting Event
Location: Sheraton Wakefield Ballroom
Link out: Click here
Description: Please join us for a wonderful wine tasting event to benefit the North Shore Cancer Walk. For a donation of $20 or more, you can try over 50 wines from around the world. 100% of the proceeds will go to the: \”Team Cruzin For Susan\”, North Shore Cancer Walk. Wine professionals will be on hand to answer questions and explain the wines. Silent Auction, Cheese and crackers. 50/50 raffle.
Start Time: 18:30
Date: 2010-05-20
End Time: 20:30

Smolak Farms Offers Nature & Craft Program for Children This Summer

A Different Kind of Summer!

(NORTH ANDOVER, MA) – This summer, Smolak Farms is offering an unforgettable, fun and educational experience for your child! If your little one is between the ages of 3 and 7, give them the opportunity to explore the farm and learn about nature through songs, stories and crafts. Every week from June 28, 2010 to August 27, 2010, your child can explore different nature and farm themes where they can see, hear, touch, and discover. Your kids will be able to have fun while learning through hands-on experience such as hay & wee wagon rides and learn how to feed our friendly farm animals. If it gets too hot, they can cool off in the Smolak Farms new spray area!

Don’t worry about packing a snack! Your kids will be able to enjoy our farm fresh Apple Cider donuts and juice or a refreshing ice cream cup. If this is not enough, we are also offering the lunch bunch! For only $10/day, your child’s day will be extended to 12:30pm and a meal will be included.

WHAT: Nature & Craft Program
WHERE: Smolak Farms, 315 South Bradford Street, North Andover, MA
WHEN: June 28, 2010 through August 27, 2010 from 9:00AM-12:00PM
INFO: Free to the Public, Free Parking. Day and Weekly rates available. For more information or to register, e-mail education@smolakfarms.com or call (978) 687-4029. Any other inquiries, please visit our website www.smolakfarms.com

Andovers Artists Guild

The Lakeside Gallery at Rolling Ridge Conference Center will be the site for a reception on May 13th from 7 – 9 pm for the Spring Art Show, featuring original works by members of the Andovers Artists Guild.  The Spring show is entitled, “Rebirth and Renewal” and features bold florals, serene ponds, bright skies in oils, watercolors and acrylics by twenty different artists.

The Lakeside Gallery is a new partnership between Rolling Ridge and the Artists Guild that began with last year’s “Plein air Artist Day” at Rolling Ridge when 40 artists showed up to paint on the historic grounds of the retreat and conference center.  Rolling Ridge provides the wall space and the Guild curates four shows during the year.

Refreshments will be served and the paintings will be for sale.

Guests at the Reception will also be able to tour Rolling Ridge, an historic estate build for Ethan Allan in the 1920′s and now serving guests for day and overnight meetings and events.

The Andovers Artist Guild is also planning another painting day at Rolling Ridge on June 6th.

For more information on the Artist Guild, call Nella Lush, president at 978-975-0015.  For more information on the reception or Rolling Ridge, call Larry Peacock at 978-682-8815.

Brian Heney

Brian Heney, President at Kelly’s House of Harley Davidson in Billerica

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Photo by: Joel Laino

Where he works: A two-story showroom and service station loaded with hundreds of Harley-Davidson motorcycles and gear. “I live in playland all day. I can take out any bike I want and go for a ride at lunch. And when little girls run around the store with Harley gear on, that’s the cutest thing in the world.”

His bike: The FLSTC, a 2003 Heritage Softail Classic.

Common reaction after seeing Heney for the first time: “Look at this yuppie kid. What does he know about Harleys?”

First day on a motorcycle: “I was 17, and I just had my wisdom teeth out. I went to the local shop and started up a bike outside. It jumped toward the showroom window, so I leapt off it, yelled, and popped the stitches in my mouth. Blood poured all over my face, but I bought the bike, then hid it from my mom for five years because she didn’t approve.”

What Mom thinks now: “She approves.”

Toughest part of the job: “Getting our Hog members to understand that I’m just a normal dude. When I took over the shop, I attended a Hog chapter meeting where everyone was in leather. I don’t look like a motorcycle guy, but I gave a speech about the store, and people looked at me like ‘what just happened?’ It was awkward.” —By Jack Morris

Home Grown

nsjj10_ne_farmersmarketsFresh eats abound at the area’s top farmers’ markets. Continue reading Home Grown

The Real Deal

nsjj10_ne_landvest8The region’s luxury real estate market bounces back. Continue reading The Real Deal

Tween Vogue

nsjj10_ne_fashionplaytes1Salem-based Fashion Playtes makes budding designers out of the pre-teen set. Continue reading Tween Vogue

High Society

nsjj10_ne_travelWhether it’s  for a long weekend or the entire summer, Nantucket is ready to roll out the red carpet for you.

You don’t have to be the owner of a 200-foot yacht or an international playboy to enjoy the summer on Nantucket, but it certainly doesn’t hurt. Grab your bathing suit, pack the car (or the helicopter), and whisk yourself away to this getaway for the rich and famous. Continue reading High Society

Cosmoholic Cosmetics

nsjj10_ne_cosmoholicJody Cohen shines star-studded lips with Cosmoholic Cosmetics. Continue reading Cosmoholic Cosmetics

After Dark, My Sweet

nsjj10_ne_drinkIndulge with The Landing’s Key Lime Pie Martini. Continue reading After Dark, My Sweet

Perfect Catch

A lobster roll from The Gloucester House

A lobster roll from The Gloucester House

Seafood and summer on the North Shore are as good a match as you can get. It’s a combination that defines the season here and is guaranteed to bring everyone together after a day at the beach. These eateries are all casual, so wear your sandals and bring the kids. Continue reading Perfect Catch

A La Cart

nsjj10_duenorthIf it’s sunny out, hot dog guy Don Cowan is ready to roll.

When the warm weather rolls in, so does Don Cowan, owner of Brian’s Father’s Hot Dogs. “I have one son. Guess what his name is?” quips the 61-year-old Methuen native, whose hotdog cart and cheerful smile have been familiar sights in downtown Andover for nearly a decade. And nowadays, when Hollywood needs hot dogs, Cowan has become the big screen’s go-to guy. Continue reading A La Cart

Dory Time

nsjj10_boats1Lowell’s Boat Shop preserves the art of handcrafting skiffs in Amesbury. Continue reading Dory Time

IndraSalon, “New World Grand Opening”

Title: IndraSalon, “New World Grand Opening”
Location: Indra Salon, 8 Main Street, Andover
Link out: Click here
Description: | SATURDAY | MAY 8TH 2010| 7PM TO 12PM | AVANT-GUARDE HAIR FASHION SHOW @ 9PM |
| JOIN OWNERS APRIL LYN GRAFFEO – JOSE BATISTINE & INDRASALON DESIGN TEAM |
| ENJOY OUR IN SALON HI-FASHION RUNWAY SHOW & LIVE ENTERTAINMENT |
| EXPERIENCE INDRAS ULTRA HI-END SALON DESIGN|
| SPECIALGUEST PERFORMER: SHANNA GLASSMAN, DANNY MCCLAIN |
| DJ SHEPWRECKED |
| R.S.V.P. TO: CONTACTUS@INDRASALON.COM|
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2010-05-08

Farmer Boy at the Andover Historical Society

ANDOVER, MA  – Boys and Boy Scouts, ages 7-11, are invited to attend “Farmer Boy,” Wednesday May 26, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Cost for this pre-registered program in $8 per child, which includes a snack and all craft supplies.  Programs are limited to 20 participants.  Pre-registration is strongly encouraged because the programs fill quickly.  Please call 978.475.2236 for more information or to reserve your place.

May 26, Farmer Boy

Did you know the ancestors of the well-known author of Little House on the Prairie series, Laura Ingalls Wilder, lived here in Andover? Join us as we explore what it might have been like to travel west, make a punched tin lantern, plant pumpkin seeds, and drive a team of ‘oxen’!  Children will learn about pioneer life in the late 19th century and famous Andover ancestry.

The Andover Historical Society tells the unique stories of Andover through its museum, library, archives, exhibitions, publications and programs.  The Society offers a variety of educational programs to individuals and groups of all ages.  For further information call 978-475-2236; or visit www.andoverhistorical.org.  New history stories are added weekly to the Society’s blog, www.andoverhistorical.org/blog .

The Friends of Beverly Hospital will host a 100th Anniversary Gala

The Friends of Beverly Hospital to Host Gala to Commemorate 100th Anniversary
Gala will support Maternal and Child Services at Beverly Hospital

(Beverly, MA) — On Saturday, May 22, 2010, The Friends of Beverly Hospital will host a 100th Anniversary Gala at 5:30 p.m. at Turner Hill in Ipswich, MA. The 100th Anniversary Gala will be a delightful evening featuring delicious food, great music and an exciting live auction and raffle. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit Maternal and Child Services at Beverly Hospital.

There will be an array of passed hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, a raw bar, dinner stations, and dessert. The Big City Band, one the of the East Coast’s most celebrated dance bands, will keep guests dancing all night under the tent. There will be a live auction with four incredible items including a stay at HR Bar Dude Ranch in Wyoming and a stay in Tamarindo, Costa Rica as well as a fabulous wine package and a golf package which includes several of the most prestigious courses on the North Shore. There will also be a raffle drawing with amazing dining and shopping items from around the North Shore.

“The Friends of Beverly Hospital are thrilled to commemorate and celebrate our 100th Anniversary,” said Linda Parkins, president, The Friends of Beverly Hospital.  “The Friends’ 100th Anniversary Gala is an opportunity for all of us to enjoy a night out with friends while at the same time helping to support the wonderful community asset that is Beverly Hospital.”

Proceeds from event will benefit Maternal and Child Services at Beverly Hospital.  Beverly Hospital has a broad continuum of maternal and child care services, and is committed to providing high quality healthcare services to North Shore families.  Beverly Hospital’s Maternal and Newborn services include Labor and Delivery, the Beautiful Beginnings birthing unit, and the Special Care Nursery, a state-of-the-art Level II unit providing monitoring and observation for infants requiring specialized care, all onsite for the convenience of our patients.  Beverly Hospital also provides maternity services through the North Shore Birth Center, a midwifery practice situated on the campus of Beverly Hospital tailored to women who are low-risk and prefer a natural approach to pregnancy and childbirth. A Pediatric Emergency Service has opened within Beverly Hospital’s Emergency Department, which provides evaluation, treatment and stabilization of children of all ages, from newborns to adolescents, with a variety of medical problems, ranging from mild acute illness to minor trauma to major emergencies.

Tickets are $125. For more information about tickets or to become a corporate sponsor please visit www.beverlyhospital.org/gala or call 978-236-1600. For questions or to be added to our invitation and mailing list please email us at thefriends@beverlyhospital.org .

The Friends of Beverly Hospital

What began in 1910 as the Beverly Hospital Aid Society has grown into The Friends of Beverly Hospital, a vibrant non-profit organization that has raised over 1.35 million dollars for capital projects and programs at Beverly Hospital. Programs include construction initiatives, college scholarships, the Connecting Young Mom’s program, sponsorship of an annual Red Cross Blood Drive, and more.

“Faces of Freedom” Photograph Exhibition

“Faces of Freedom” Photograph Exhibition
On display in both of our showrooms, Boston and Salem, MA
GoodWeave photograph exhibits at Landry & Arcari.

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Come join us for this compelling exhibition of photographs produced by GoodWeave. The primary purpose of GoodWeave, a nonprofit organization, is to protect children from exploitative child labor practices in the Indian and Nepalese carpet industries and to offer these children greater educational opportunities.

The photos, taken by renowned photographer/filmmaker and human rights educator U. Roberto Romano, lead you behind the looms and into the world of carpet making. They will reveal to you the improvements in lives resulting from the GoodWeave programs.

Opening Reception – Thursday, May 6
Celebrate with us at our Boston showroom, 6 to 9 p.m.

Experience GoodWeave’s “Faces of Freedom” exhibit. Enjoy traditional Nepalese folk dancing. We will be serving refreshments and hors d’ouevres.

RSVP required. Call 978.744.5909 or email.  Please specify your name and the number of attendees.


Family Day – Saturday, May 8

The Salem showroom will host a family day for parents and children to learn about the weaving culture. In addition to the photo exhibit, we will have weavers demonstrating how rugs are made. Children will have the opportunity to color rug designs and weave bracelets with the same wool that is used for rugs. Light refreshments will be available. No RSVP required.

Chance to win a beautiful rug
Drawing prize: beautiful wool and silk Tibetan rug.

Enter a raffle to win this 6×6 wool and silk hand-knotted Tibetan rug!

Each chance is $25. All the proceeds go directly to GoodWeave.

Click here to enter the raffle through a secure donation page.

To learn more about GoodWeave and its programs, visit www.goodweave.org.

Celebration of the Sea Festival

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New Celebration of the Sea Festival Receives Grant

Eastern Point Day School was one of the recipients of this year’s Local Cultural Council grants, honored at a recent ceremony. The Massachusetts Cultural Council provides funds to LCC for projects that create community cultural opportunities to appreciate, enjoy and learn from special artists, humanists, interpretive scientists or organizations. The Celebration of the Sea Festival, to be held on June 5th, rain date June 6th, on the beautiful ocean view site of Eastern Point Day School, across from Niles Beach, was created to do all of this and more. This FREE family event, held from 10am to 4 pm, will both entertain and educate as it brings together and spotlights the talents of local artists and artisans, performers, well known children’s authors, museums and other sea-related businesses. Visitors will have a multi-sensory experience as they explore live tide pool animals, collaboratively paint and recycle an old sail into a work of art, hear Three Sheets’ sea chanteys, pirates telling tales, making music, and lead a sea-costumed parade with giant puppets. Children, in particular, will be able to play special games, create art and stir their imagination at Pirates’ Cove. It will be a memorable day for the whole family to enjoy, thanks to the support of the LCC.

Danvers Dentist Named One of “Ten Under 10” by Massachusetts Dental Society

gamber_23-23Paul S. Gamber, Jr., DMD, was recently recognized as one of the “Ten Under 10” by the Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS).

In an effort to highlight the impact that new dentists are having on the dental profession, the MDS Standing Committee on the New Dentist created the Ten Under 10 award program in 2005. To qualify for this recognition, dentists must have graduated from dental school within the past 10 years; be an MDS member; and have made significant contributions to the profession, their community, and/or organized dentistry.
Continue reading Danvers Dentist Named One of “Ten Under 10” by Massachusetts Dental Society

Leading Lawyers and Law Firms on the North Shore

SPECIAL PROMOTION

In today’s complex world and shifting economy, the importance of competent legal representation and sound attorney advice is at an all time high. Whether your needs range from family, business, probate, or other areas of law, these preferred North Shore professionals fit the bill.

mclaneMcLane Law Firm
Outside of Boston, 90 Attorneys & 4 Offices

North Shore residents Bill Norman and John Colucci, both partners in Colucci Norman LLP, have been proudly serving local businesses on the Northshore for a combined forty years. Formed in 2008, Colucci Norman initially had four senior attorneys; corporate lawyers John Colucci, Bill Norman and Larry Plavnick, as well as litigator, Andrew Botti. While serving the needs of many prominent local businesses, the firm’s reputation developed as a trusted name in business law.  In recent years, however, the firm’s scope of legal services has grown immensely, leading to talk of expansion.

To accomodate all of their client’s growing business needs, Colucci Norman joined forces with McLane, one of New England’s premier full-service law firms with 90 attorneys in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.  The combination brings their clientele instant in-house access to many of the most well-regarded legal minds in New England, who focus solely on legal areas important to business owners and their corporate needs.
“In a time when most Massachusetts firms are retracting, we’re happy to be bucking the trend,” says Steven Burke, Managing Director of the Woburn office. “It goes to show that the breadth and depth of McLane’s legal expertise and the fee structure we offer has been well received by Massachusetts businesses who are looking to control costs.”  He adds, “There is also the convenience factor.  There are very few full-service firms that offer clients the convenience of being located outside of the city.”

McLane’s local office is located at the TradeCenter 128 complex in Woburn.  The office opened in 2008, and is undergoing its third expansion to accommodate growth.  While the Woburn office seats 15 full-time attorneys, open offices and conference space are utilized as needed by the 34 other McLane attorneys who regularly serve Massachusetts clients.

Practice Areas: Business Law, Strategic Planning, M&A, Intellectual Property, Commercial Lending, Financing, Employment, Risk Management, Litigation, Workforce Trainings, Non-Competition, Real Estate, Commercial Leasing, Acquisitions, Condominium Law, Land Use/Zoning, Tax, Planning and 
Strategy, Controversy/
Litigation, ESOP/Employee Benefits/ERISA,  Trust & Estate, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Trust and Estate 
Administration, Elder Law

300 TradeCenter, Suite 6400
Woburn, MA  01801
781-904-2700
www.mclane.com

NH Office Locations:
Portsmouth, Manchester, Concord

sarahramaLaw Office of Sarah S. Rama, Esq.
Treating every client as our only client.

Attorney Sarah S. Rama operates a boutique law firm and is committed to individual service for each of her clients. She practices in the areas of divorce, immigration, bankruptcy and small business law servicing residents of Essex, Middlesex and Suffolk counties.

Sarah graduated from New England School of Law in 2001 and earned her Masters of Law from Suffolk Law School in 2007. She is a member of the American Bar Association, Boston Bar Association, Essex County Bar Association and the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
Attorney Rama has helped many individuals through the process of divorce tackling the often difficult issues of division of marital assets, alimony, child support, child custody and visitation. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and understands the importance of compassion in what can be a very trying experience.

After traveling through Europe and residing in Rome for several years, Sarah also developed a keen interest in immigration law and has assisted many people to become legal permanent residents and American citizens. She speaks fluent Italian and welcomes the opportunity to represent people from all parts of the globe. The other two related practice areas of her firm are small business law and bankruptcy. She has provided counsel to numerous individuals and small businesses navigating organizational and insolvency issues. Sarah often works with other attorneys and in the last several years has developed a close working relationship with John Tangusso, a resident of Salem with offices in downtown Boston. They have acted as co-counsel in a number of family law matters for North Shore and Boston clients.

As a third generation lawyer, John is proud to continue a legacy of almost 100 years of legal excellence started by his grandfather, Sebastian, who began practicing in Boston in 1913. He was joined by John’s father, Joseph, who practiced for 52 years before retiring in 2004. Admitted to practice in 1983, John has practiced in every court in the Commonwealth and has litigated a wide variety of cases over the past 27 years, but he has always maintained an emphasis on family law including prenuptial agreements, divorces and modifications.

Law Office of Sarah S. Rama, Esq.
120 Washington Street 
Suite 202F
Salem, MA  01970
978-744-2611
Fax:  978-744-2699
www.ramalawus.com


8 Faneuil Hall Marketplace
3rd Floor
Boston, MA  02109


juithwayne1Raising the Bar: The Law Offices of Judith A. Wayne and Associates

Thirty years ago, Attorney Judith A. Wayne opened a private law practice after serving as an Assistant District Attorney in Middlesex County for 3 1/2 years. She established her own firm in 1981 when it was unheard of for women to do so, let alone in the field of criminal defense. Well-known in the probate courts in Massachusetts as a divorce and family law attorney, she is also a seasoned veteran of the Boston and metro area district and superior courts and has represented several defendants in the U.S. District Court. Having tried hundreds of jury and jury-waived trials, Attorney Wayne and her associates excel in the fields of domestic relations and criminal defense.

Attorney Wayne represents a wide cross-section of clients, including high-profile members of the Boston Bruins and New York Yankees. More typically, however, Attorney Wayne’s firm is a gender neutral domestic relations and criminal defense practice. In addition to the  numerous criminal and domestic cases she has tried, she drafts cohabitation agreements for couples not contemplating marriage.  (http://www.judithwaynelaw.com/CM/Articles/Beyond-The-Standard-Pre-Nuptial-Agreement.asp)  Attorney Wayne is a certified conciliator in Essex County probate and district courts and conciliates in the small claims session of Lynn District Court. In addition to her legal experience, Attorney Wayne was the producer and host of “Legal Ease,”  a television show which covered topics ranging from gun control to driving under the influence, on a Boston area cable channel. She recently served as legal advisor on a WBZ-TV news segment. In addition, she has been member of the Board of Trustees of a prestigious Boston law school  since 1987.

Practice Areas:
Family Law, Divorce Child, Custody and Visitation, Child Support, Alimony, Marital Property Division, Prenuptial Agreements, Cohabitation   Agreements, Family Law Center, Criminal Law, Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes, OUI/DUI Defense, Felonies and 
Misdemeanors, Assault and Battery, Domestic Violence, Drug Charges, Criminal Law Center, Mediation, Personal Injury

Law Offices of 
Judith A. Wayne 
& Associates
Seaport Landing, 
152 Lynnway, Suite 2-E,
Lynn, MA 01902
781-599-1144
Fax:  781-599-3344
www.judithwaynelaw.com


carriganCarrigan and Bacik, LLC

Strong and experienced legal representation in the 
Probate and Family Court

Carrigan and Bacik, LLC is a North Shore law firm dedicated to providing compassionate legal guidance and aggressive representation for all its clients. The firm will assist those dealing with family conflicts, needing assistance in planning for the future, and wanting to protect an elderly loved one.
Attorney Lisa A. Carrigan concentrates her family law practice in the Essex, Middlesex, and Suffolk Probate and Family Courts.  She formerly worked for the Swampscott law firm of DiMento & DiMento. Attorney Carrigan is experienced in all aspects of family law. She is also skilled in the prosecution and defense of 209A Abuse Prevention Orders in the District and Probate and Family Courts.

Attorney Carrigan is a life long resident of the North Shore. She grew up in Swampscott and graduated from Swampscott High School. She went on to graduate from Syracuse University with dual degrees in political science and political philosophy. She attended Suffolk University Law School and is a member in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar.

Recent successful cases include accomplishing sole legal and physical custody for an unwed father over strong objections and aggressive legal representation of the mother; successfully defending against and having a 209A Abuse Prevention Order vacated; terminating maternal grandparent guardianship and obtaining custody for the father of two children; and sustaining temporary alimony after the retirement of the payor spouse.
Attorney Carrigan has grown her practice in Lynn, behind City Hall and across the street from Lynn District Court. She recently expanded her practice to include a Swampscott office, located on Humphrey Street a couple of blocks from the beach. Attorney Carrigan states “having an office in Swampscott makes my practice more accessible to those living and working on the North Shore, including, Swampscott, Marblehead, Beverly, and Salem.”

Experience Matters!
Divorce, Mediation, Alimony and
 Spousal Support, Custody Disputes, Physical Custody, Legal Custody, Child Support, Modifications, Contempts
Complex Property Division, Prosecution & Defense of 209A,  Abuse Prevention Orders, Guardianships of Children & Adults

Carrigan & Bacik, LLC
15 Johnson Street
Lynn, MA 01902
487 Humphrey Street
Swampscott, MA 01907
781-596-0494
Fax: 781-596-0554
www.carriganbaciklaw.com

goddardscuteridelaneyA Boutique Law Firm on the North Shore: Goddard, Scuteri & 
Delaney

“We pride ourselves on our large client base that comes mainly from referrals from other attorneys, who trust our skills and judgment.”

While their offices overlook Salem Harbor, the attorneys at Goddard, Scuteri & Delaney have little time to enjoy the view.  Since 1986, GS&D has been representing select small businesses and individuals on the North Shore.  GS&D was formed when Charlie Goddard, Jeff Scuteri and Tom Delaney joined together with the goal of becoming the foremost litigation law firm on the North Shore. With the introduction of Jennifer Scuteri and Laura Goddard, GS&D has added expertise in Estate and Business Planning, Criminal Defense and Domestic and Family Law.

Personal Injury/Insurance Litigation and Defense: Whether an injury has been caused by an auto accident, a defective product or some other negligent conduct, our trial lawyers have well-earned reputations among insurers for aggressively and respectfully obtaining just compensation for our clients. GS&D stands out from our competitors – we represent both the injured and insurance companies who want to defend these matters. This gives us unique credibility with our counterparts and with the Courts.

Estate Litigation:  GS&D offers clients a team of lawyers recognized among their peers and in the probate court as being among the most distinguished, experienced, and successful litigators in the field of trusts, estates, and guardianships.

Business Planning and Litigation:  GS&D has the experience and depth to handle all business concerns from formation to the negotiation and buy-out of partners.

Estate Planning:  Whether it is a simple Will, a Partnership to transfer the family business to future generations or a Trust to protect your hard-earned assets from a Medicaid lien, our lawyers can design an estate plan to address any family’s needs.

Charlie Goddard, a Hamilton resident, is considered the Dean of the Trial Bar on the North Shore and was appointed by the Supreme Judicial Court to serve as Chair of the Client’s Security Board.  Jeffrey Scuteri, who also lives in Hamilton with his wife, Jennifer, continues to obtain significant client decisions despite the struggling economy. Tom Delaney, a Danvers resident, also persists in his successes in all courts in the Commonwealth.  Jennifer Scuteri advises clients on the ever-changing estate laws and works with closely-held and family businesses; she is also a Hamilton Selectman.  Laura Goddard lives in Salem and has a significant following in domestic relations and personal injury.

Goddard, Scuteri & 
Delaney
Shetland Park
27 Congress Street
Salem, MA  01970
978-745-6200
Fax:  978-741-2368
www.gsd-law.com

mazowMazow|McCullough, PC
Welcome to the Practice of 
Law in the New Millennium
To be the best in your field, you have to stay ahead of 
the times and distinguish yourself from the competition.

The moment you step into the loft of Mazow|McCullough, PC, you know you aren’t in a typical lawyer’s office. There are glass walls, exposed brick and beams, and an original grain elevator dating back to the days when Daniel Low & Company sold dry goods. The walls aren’t lined with dusty law books or faded degrees. Instead, there are photographs of trial exhibits that have helped secure justice for their clients.

Robert Mazow and Kevin McCullough met in court in 2001 when they went up against each other in a criminal case.  Robert was practicing criminal law, and Kevin was an assistant district attorney. While Kevin still doesn’t like to talk about who won the case, the good chemistry between the two lawyers was obvious. Following the trial, they joined in a partnership dedicated exclusively to representing injured people. Their experience as prosecutors and insurance defense lawyers proved the perfect foundation.

Kevin and Robert agreed that their practice would be different from any in the area. “We wanted to make sure that our clients, all of whom are in crisis when they see us, feel that we are on their side,” says Mazow. “We intentionally designed our offices and practice so that clients immediately feel comfortable.” Adds McCullough, “When we meet with a client, we understand that he or she is experiencing trauma. Emotional, physical or otherwise, we make sure the clients know we are different from any lawyers they may have used in the past.”

Kevin and Robert also bring their personable approach when litigating cases. Rob has more than 100 jury trials. Watching him at trial, it is easy to see that he relates to juries the same way he speaks with clients—in an understanable and cogent way. He talks to juries, looks them in the eye, and doesn’t oversell his case.

Kevin’s experience as a prosecutor, insurance defense lawyer and insurance adjuster is also invaluable in the firm’s work in injury law. His intimate knowledge of the insurance business sets him apart in his ability to win cases for deserving clients. He is considered an expert in the field of insurance bad faith law and is often retained by other attorneys to provide expert testimony.

Together the team of Mazow|Mc-
Cullough, PC, represents a level of skill, knowledge and experience unrivalled in the region. Additionally, they both have a deep and abiding passion for helping injured people achieve the justice that allows individuals to move ahead their lives.

Mazow | McCullough
Attorneys at Law
10 Derby Street, 4th Floor
Salem, MA 01970
978-744-8000
Fax: 978-744-8012
www.helpinginjured.com

Other Office Locations:
Lynn, Andover,
 Chelsea, Charlestown


dgDiPiano Godson LLP

Experienced, Effective Legal Representation

Family Law is a highly specialized area of practice.  Clients fare best when they are represented by experienced, seasoned lawyers familiar with statute, case law, and the courts.  Additionally, counsel involved in high conflict situations must know how to use their knowledge as required by each unique case in which they are involved.

DiPiano Godson LLP has the attorneys who can provide intelligent, effective advocacy to their clients.  Our attorneys are seasoned domestic relations practitioners.  Whether your case involves contested custody, complex business valuation, spousal or child support issues, DiPiano Godson LLP can provide representation suited to your individual needs. DiPiano Godson LLP centrally located its main office on Route 1 at the Lynnfield Woods Office Condominium Park.  Having your lawyer conveniently located in a main commercial area, instead of in your own backyard, means that your lawyer is accessible and that your discretion and confidentiality is assured.

Principals John G. DiPiano and Lloyd D. Godson, together with Of Counsel Anne L. Berger* and Elizabeth A. D’Angelo, and Associate Attorney Stephanie A. Wittbecker comprise a team of experienced legal advocates who zealously represent clients with consideration and respect through their most difficult challenges. DiPiano Godson LLP practices family law litigation, family law mediation, civil litigation, criminal law, probate law, employment law and is adding immigration law to its practice in the fall when Attorney Liz Daneu plans to join the practice. DiPiano Godson LLP also has offices located in Boston and Woburn.  So, if you need to make an appointment during work hours at a location convenient to your business or place of employment, we have an office available to accommodate your needs.

For more information on the members of our firm, the services we offer, including both litigation and mediation services, please visit us on the web at www.bostonllp.com, or call us at 
781-780-7080.

DiPiano Godson LLP is a proud sponsor of the “Pet’s at the Net Tennis Tournament” at Willow’s Tennis Club and Fitness Centre, North Andover, to benefit homeless pets. The event takes place May 22nd to the 23rd. Please join us!

DiPiano Godson LLP
210 Broadway, Suite 202
Lynnfield, MA 01940
781-780-7080
www.bostonllp.com

10 Post Office Square
8th Floor
Boston, MA 02109
617-720-5585
616 Main Street,
Woburn, MA 01801
781-938-8474

perocchiPerocchi Family Law Group, LLP
We have over twenty years’ experience in family law.

The Perocchi Family Law Group, LLP, located in North Andover, Massachusets provides the full spectrum of family law services, including trial representation, mediation, and general counsel to clients involved in divorce, modification, paternity, and post-judgment proceedings in the Probate and Family Courts. The firm is lead by the two principals, Joyce G. Perocchi and Paul P. Perocchi, both fellows of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

Joyce was a partner in a Boston law firm where she concentrated in family law.  She founded the firm in 2003, seeing a need for quality legal services in the area of family law outside of the center of Boston for those clients who do not wish to drive into the city.  She serves as a conciliator for the Essex and Middlesex Bar Associations.  She is regularly listed as a Super Lawyer in the field of family law by Boston Magazine, has been named as one of the top 50 female lawyers in Massachusetts by Boston Magazine, and is consistently listed in the Best Lawyers in America in family law.

Paul is one of the veterans of family law in Massachusetts. He co-wrote the seminal article about alimony and property division following the enactment of the principal statute on these subjects. He later headed the family law department of a large Boston firm for 25 years, where he specialized in complex litigation including business valuations, tax ramifications of divorce, and custody determinations.  Paul joined Joyce as a partner in 2009.  He is one of only 6 Massachusetts family law attorneys who has been listed in the publication Best Lawyers in America every year since that book’s initial publication in 1983.  He is consistently noted as a SuperLawyer in family law by Boston Magazine. Paul and Joyce  lecture frequently and have written many articles on custody, trial practice, motion practice, and other topics.

Peter J. Jamieson and Cynthia Grover Hastings are associates with the firm.  Peter earned his J.D. from Suffolk University Law School where he was named the William J. Daniel Most Outstanding Advocate. Cynthia was selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers – Rising Stars 2008.  After graduation, both Cyndi and Peter worked as law clerks to the Probate and Family Court.

Divorce is emotionally difficult. It is our goal to ensure that each client is well prepared for the process, whether traditional litigation or mediation, to ensure the best possible result.

Perocchi Family 
Law Group, LLP
859 Turnpike Street, Suite 232
North Andover, MA 01845
978-681-5665
Fax: 978-681-1211
www.nalegal.com

annetteLaw Office of 
Annette Baker Doolin
How’s Your Marriage? Maybe you have a few questions…

You deserve to be happy.  If you are reading this, you have problems enough without having to worry about when you are going to hear back from your lawyer.  I put my clients first, period.  Many of my clients retained me after they became dissatisfied with the unreturned phone calls and halfhearted courtroom representation that they received from their original counsel.  They would have saved themselves a lot of frustration and money if they had retained me in the first place.  My divorce and family law referrals come not only from past satisfied clients, but from past opponents too and that’s the best recommendation a lawyer can get.

You will benefit from my expertise and steadfast advocacy to help you start moving in a positive direction.  Your case will not be handed off to a less experienced associate or paralegal, that’s just not the way I treat my clients.

I achieve many favorable outcomes through negotiation, but whenever the prospects of an agreement break down, I have no hesitation about taking your case to court. The transition from an 
atmosphere of compromise to one of attack and defense can be abrupt, and my ability to handle this change can represent an important advantage for you.

Law Office of 
Annette Baker Doolin
Practicing Exclusively in the Area of Family Law
900 Cummings Center, Suite 219T
Beverly, MA 01915
978-922-2888
ab@annettebakerlaw.com
www.annettebakerlaw.com

harrychristensenLaw Offices of Harry C. Christensen
General Practice Law Firm

The Law Offices of Harry C. 
Christensen is comprised of attorneys engaged in diverse areas of law.  Managing Partner, Harry C. Christensen has been practicing law for over thirty years and represents individuals and businesses in the following areas: Real Estate Transactions, Probate and Trust Administration, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice, and Corporate and Business Law. Harry has recently been awarded Boston Magazine’s “Boston 2010 Five Star Wealth Managers” for estate planning.

Associate Attorney, Andrew Graves Christensen focuses his law practice on: Probate and General Litigation, Estate and Business Planning, Elder Law Planning and Litigation, and Domestic Relations. Andrew is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys as well as the Massachusetts Guardianship Association. In addition, Andrew serves on the board of directors for several non-profit corporations.

Harry and Andrew are committed to providing zealous advocacy to both corporate and individual clients in a broad range of legal matters.

Law Offices of 
Harry C. Christensen
40 South Street, Suite 105
Marblehead, MA 01945
781-631-2416
Fax: 781-639-1782
agchristensen@yahoo.com
www.thechristensenlawfirm.com

devineDevine, Millimet & Branch, P.A.
We Are One of Essex County’s Largest Law Firms, 
Serving the North Shore for More Than 25 Years…

The attorneys and legal team of the Devine Millimet law firm in Andover are proud to be part of our local communities, providing sound legal counsel to our clients as well as volunteering for the organizations  that help make the North Shore a better place to live.  As a full-service firm, our 80 attorneys work with corporations, individuals, and organizations, helping solve some of the most timely legal issues of the day.  We represent some of the area’s leading businesses in all facets of the law.  Our services encompass the following practice areas, supplemented by the expertise of the firm’s additional professionals in our two New Hampshire offices.

Bankruptcy & Workout , Business & Tax Planning, Construction Law, Dispute Resolution, Divorce & Domestic Relations, Education law, Energy & Regulatory Affairs, Environmental, Finance, Governmental Relations, Healthcare , Insurance Defense, IP, Patent, Trademark & 
Licensing, Labor, Employment & 
Employee Benefits, Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Municipal Finance, Municipal Litigation, Personal Injury, Probate Litigation,
Real Estate & Land Use Law, Software Law, Start-ups and Venture-
Backed Companies, Telecommunications, Trusts & Estates, Workers Compensation

As one of the largest and most experienced business and litigation law firms north of Boston, Devine Millimet is the right choice for those seeking legal counsel.  Choose Wisely.  Choose Devine.

Devine, Millimet & 
Branch, P.A.
111 Amherst Street
Manchester, NH 03101
603-695-8743
Fax: 603-669-8547
firm-info@devinemillimet.com
www.devinemillimet.com

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