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Celtic Music Sunset Sail
Title: Celtic Music Sunset SailLocation: Rogers St. & Hancock St. at Gloucester HarborLink out: Click hereDescription: Join Michael O’Leary & Friends for a sailing ’seisiun’, an evening of traditional tunes ‘n songs aboard the schooner Thomas E. Lannon as she takes a sunset sail around beautiful Gloucester harbor on Saturday, Sept. 4 from 5-7:30. The musicians include... [Read more about this property]
Best of the North Shore 2010
BEST OF THE NORTH SHORE 2010 Welcome to the BONS 2010! The wait is over, the votes have been tallied and it’s finally time to unveil this year’s top picks for our region’s best. Click on the categories below for the winners in over 100 sub-categories. Readers’ Choice winners are noted just below Editors’ Choice selections. BONS 2010 Categories Dining Entertainment and... [Read more about this property]
School of Rock
Think learning to play an instrument is mere child’s play? Think again. By Bryan McGonigle Jennifer and Steve Spungin of Salem School of Music Where a carpet business once stood on Pleasant Street in Salem, the walls are now filled with music. Steve and Jennifer Spungin celebrated the opening of the Salem School of Music in May with a day-long extravaganza and high hopes. “It went great; it was... [Read more about this property]
NECN’s Jenny Johnson
Photo: Sadie Dayton Marblehead native Jenny Johnson basks in the glow of local TV stardom. Jenny Johnson looks like a movie star and talks like the girl next door—a winning combination that draws viewers in as she guides them through the gorgeous, the green, the simple, and the sensational subjects of “New England Dream House.” Hosting the NECN show is the latest feather in the cap of the Marblehead... [Read more about this property]
Back to Cool
Seven ways to shoulder books in style. 1. Patagonia red shoulder bag, $69, Rapids. 2. North Face brown pack, $85, Rapids. 3. Hemp graphic backpack, $24, Andover Gift Shop. 4. Embark pink graphic messenger bag, $9.99, Target. 5. Four Peas junior guitar backpack, $25, Pink Hearts, Blue Soles. 6. Skip Hop bumble bee backpack, $20, Lively Kids. 7. Littlelife ladybug mini-pack, $39.95, The Rugged Bear.... [Read more about this property]
Flower Power
Spruce up your house with these floral accessories. Photographs by Sharon White, styling by Lysa Pelletier Rep-Air birdhouse clock, $88, Andover Gift Shop. Cultural Intrigue lantern, $20, Sweetwater & Co. Wrapping paper, $3.50 (sheet); and note cards, $10, Helen Thomas. Laura and Lindsey Design pen and pen holder, $9.95, Heetsz & Mahtini Magenta vase, $18; and soap dishes, $16 (large), $14... [Read more about this property]
Good Times
Seven watches for any occasion. (From top to bottom) 1. Coach silver bracelet watch, $458, Macy’s. 2. Skagen silver band watch, $105, Irresistibles. 3. Cartier watch, $4,350, Royal Jewelers. 4. Tokyo Bay silver watch, $85, Chameleon. 5. Swiss Army diamond studded watch, $1,295, Nazarian Jewelers. 6. David Yurman bracelet watch, $3,250, Royal Jewelers. 7. Versace silver watch, $1,350, Elyse Jewelers. —Lysa... [Read more about this property]
Perfect Forms
Turn heads with these three fall looks. 1. Babette polka-dot sheer top, $228, J.Mode. Nesh by D.A.R. grey sateen skirt, $152, Helen Thomas. 2. Vintage ‘70s stripe wrap dress, $28, Modern Millie. Black leather waist belt, $152, J.Mode. 3. Nesh by D.A.R. black mesh top, $78, Helen Thomas. Tt black ruffle sweater, $320, Dresscode. Western Wear black and white drape skirt, $110, Helene M. —Lysa Pelletier Photograph... [Read more about this property]
Burlington, Vermont
With adventures, restaurants, and nightlife galore, Burlington, Vermont is the ultimate late-summer retreat. [Read more about this property] Share on Facebook Read More →
Paula Cole
On stage, in front of thousands is where she shines. But for singer and Rockport native Paula Cole the lure of home and the sound of the ocean prove perfect fodder for her new album, Ithaca. By Leslie Martini, photographs by Christopher Churchill. Click image for a larger version. If you thought for a minute that Rockport native Paula Cole had left us behind, think again. This Grammy-winning singer-songwriter... [Read more about this property]
Mint Boutique
High-end fashions get a price check at Beverly’s Mint. [Read more about this property] Share on Facebook Read More →
Kayaking on the North Shore
As the summer wanes and the crowds retreat from our coastline, now is the best time to jump into a kayak for a day to tour the remote inlets and rocky shores from Ipswich to Gloucester. By Tamsin Venn, photographs by Joel Laino. In summer months, the waters around Cape Ann can resemble a kicked hornet’s nest, with motorboats zooming about in a frenzy. Come September, the Evinrudes hibernate, and... [Read more about this property]
Karhu
Finnish running shoe maker Karhu turns to the proving grounds of the North Shore for some old-fashioned R&D. By Alexandra Pecci. Karhu’s world head-quarters might be in Beverly’s sprawling Cummings Center, but inside, it feels Scandinavian. The wide-open sunny office is sleek and vastly minimalist, with décor that’s all blond wood, chrome, and glass. The only real embellishment comes in... [Read more about this property]
The Lyceum in Salem
George Harrington knows a thing or two about running famous eateries. For 10 years, he was man of the house at Marblehead’s fabled Rosalie’s Restaurant, and for another 20 years, he was at the helm of Salem’s legendary Lyceum, where he still is today. By Anna and David Kasabian, photography by Anthony Tieuli George Harrington knows a thing or two about running famous eateries. For 10 years, he... [Read more about this property]
Essex
No shirt? No shoes? No problem. Welcome to Essex. [Read more about this property] Share on Facebook Read More →
Lifeguard Laura Van Schyndel
Photo: Dana Smith For Crane Beach lifeguard Laura Van Schyndel, rescuing swimmers is only part of the job. [Read more about this property] Share on Facebook Read More →
Plum Martini
Chill out with the Plum Island Grille’s Plumtini. [Read more about this property] Share on Facebook Read More →
Dave Cropper of Cinnamon Rainbows
Where he works: A one-story surf-specific equipment-based shop right on the beach, where he gives surf lessons. “I love that I’m working on the beach everyday, surfing with the community. I feel really fortunate that my work is my passion.” First time on a board: “I can’t really remember my first time surfing because I grew up on the beach. I’ve been body surfing and boogie boarding since... [Read more about this property]
Addison Gallery Of America Art Set To Reopen In Fall
Andover, Mass. On Sept. 7, 2010, the Addison Gallery of American Art, the academic art museum of Phillips Academy, will once again welcome the public after the first renovation and restoration in its history. In celebration of this long-awaited occasion, the entire museum will be filled with more than three hundred historical and contemporary art objects drawn exclusively from the Addison’s extraordinary... [Read more about this property]
Peabody Essex Museum Announces Re-Opening Of Crowninshield-Bently House
SALEM, MA –– The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) today announces the reopening of one of its most storied properties, the Crowninshield-Bentley House. The house, one of 22 historic properties stewarded by PEM, is located at 126 Essex Street in Salem, MA and designated by the National Register of Historic Places. Docent-led tours of the house will resume on June 26, and a public opening celebration... [Read more about this property]
6th Annual Wacky Cardboard Boat Race Fundraiser
This year, the Tryian-Ashler-Acacia Lodge is holding our 6th Annual “Race To The Bottom” Wacky Cardboard Boat Race Fundraiser and would like to extend an invitation to all that are interested in participating. This year’s event will be on Saturday, July 10, 2010, from 11am to 3pm at Back Beach in Rockport, MA. This time frame allows you to build your boat from a prepackaged... [Read more about this property]
Family Film Event: Dinosaurs at the Museum
SALEM, MA –– Delight in a free daytime screening of the classic animated film The Land Before Time at the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) on July 15 at 10 AM. Follow the adventures of Littlefoot and his dinosaur friends as they make their way towards the mythical Great Valley. Following the film, kids are invited to create their own dinosaur feet and explore PEM’s newest photography exhibition... [Read more about this property]
Lecture and Book Signing on the East Indies Trade, Salem Visitor Center
Salem Maritime National Historic Site will present a lecture and book signing by Dr. James R. Fichter, Assistant Professor of History at Lingnan University in Hong Kong, at the Salem Visitor Center on Sunday, June 13 at 2:00 PM. Dr. Fichter’s recent book So Great A Proffit: How the East Indies Trade Transformed Angle-American Capitalism, sheds new light on the American-Asian trade that made Salem... [Read more about this property]
North Shore Music Theatre’s 2003 World Premiere Musical ‘Memphis’ Wins The 2010 Tony Award For Best Musical
Beverly, MA– And the Tony goes to, MEMPHIS! It was a very proud night for North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) as the Broadway musical MEMPHIS, which premiered at NSMT in 2003, won 4 Tony Awards, including the award for Best Musical. “I could not be more excited about this win, both for my friends involved tonight and for those who helped create this show at North Shore Music Theatre in 2003,”... [Read more about this property]
General Excellence
Some of the most ambitious, authentic, and skillfully crafted dishes available anywhere can be found at Sixty 2 on Wharf in Salem. Chef and owner Antonio Bettencourt cooks like an obsessive Italian grandmother while the wait staff is comprised of convivial, articulate, well-informed food aficionados who love their jobs, love the restaurant, and, above all, love the food. You will, too. With plenty... [Read more about this property]
Black Cow in Hamilton Welcomes New Head Chef
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 8, 2010 For additional information, contact Joe Leone at: joe@blackcowrestaurants.com BLACK COW OF DOWNTOWN HAMILTON WELCOMES NEW HEAD CHEF HAMILTON, MA – Black Cow Tap & Grill restaurants is pleased to announce that William Fogarty has come... [Read more about this property]
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),... [Read more about this property]
The G-Clefs Are Coming to Salem
Salem 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!... [Read more about this property]
2010 CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN
DAVID 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... [Read more about this property]
Open your eyes – Photography workshop
Title: Open your eyes – Photography workshopLocation: The Artroom – 30 Main Street, Topsfield, MADescription: 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... [Read more about this property]
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... [Read more about this property]
Fabulous Finds: June/July
A Kiss That Lasts ForeverThe 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 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle… Then Sit!These eco-friendly adirondack chairs are... [Read more about this property]
Marblehead’s G.A.R. & Civil War Museum Open on Memorial Day
The 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... [Read more about this property]
“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... [Read more about this property]
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... [Read more about this property]
Playing House with Kevin O’Connor
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... [Read more about this property]
Port Authority
Designer 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... [Read more about this property]
Destination: Salem
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.... [Read more about this property]
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. 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... [Read more about this property]
Major League
The Lowell Spinners hit one out of the park for recession-minded baseball fans. [Read more about this property] Share on Facebook Read More →
A Hazy Shade of Summer
Jump 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... [Read more about this property]
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... [Read more about this property]
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... [Read more about this property]
Hoop Dreams
Add style to any look with these oversized earrings. 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,... [Read more about this property]
Biker Chic
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... [Read more about this property]
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