Yankee Homecoming Events – Wednesday, July 30th

July 30, 2008

Here is the schedule of Yankee Homecoming events for Wednesday, July 30th:

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: TAI CHI WITH PAUL MAHONEY
Waterfront Park. Admission: Free!

10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon HISTORICAL TOUR by RALPH AYERS
Leaves from Information Booth, Waterfront Park
Admission: Free.

A 2-hour narrated tour of Newburyport, Newbury, and Plum Island, pointing out our homes, parks, and history, including famous forefathers of this historic area.

The tour is hosted by Ralph Ayers, a native Newburyporter, and a 50 year volunteer of the celebration. His stories are true, with some humorous fibs added for your entertainment.

The van has limited capacity. Call 978-465-9363 for reservations for parties of 6 or more, otherwise first come-first served.

Donations gratefully accepted. All donations support Yankee Homecoming.

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM CUSHING HOUSE MUSEUM SILHOUETTES
Cushing House, 98 High Street
Cost per silhouette: $29.00. Duplicate copy: $10.00

Silhouette Artist, Carol Lebeaux , will once again do hand-cut silhouettes. For more information and silhouette reservations call 978-462-2681.

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM ANNUAL KIDS DAY IN THE PARK
Atkinson Common Park, Storey Avenue
Admission: Free.

Kids Day in the Park activities include decorated bicycle and doll carriage parades. The parade will be from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Children’s activities include children’s games, music, face painting, and much more. Food will be available.

10:30AM – 3:30PM NURSING HOME CONCERTS
Admission: Free. Open to the public.

This heartwarming event will allow you to visit with friends and family at our community’s nursing homes. The public is encouraged to come, sing along, and enjoy Dick Kaplan and his Excellent Jazz Band for this free “Concert On The Road” as they travel to:

10:30 AM – 11:45 AM, Country Manor, 180 Low Street
12 Noon – 1:00 PM, Opportunity Works, 10 Opportunity Way (Industrial Park)
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM, Port Rehabilitation Center, 4 Hale Street
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM, Brigham Manor, 77 High Street

For more information, please call Lucien Lacroix at 978-462-2608.

11:00AM – 3:00PM CUSHING HOUSE MUSEUM TOURS
Cushing House, 98 High Street
Admission: Free

The Historical Society of Old Newbury will conduct free guided tours of the first floor of the Cushing House Museum , highlighting recent acquisitions. For more information please call 978-462-2681.

11:00AM and 3:00PM HISTORICAL TOUR OF THE OLD SOUTH CHURCH
29 Federal Street
Admission: Free!

From the crypt of Rev. Whitfield to the bell cast by Paul Revere, visit the Whispering Gallows or the slave pews on your tour of one of the oldest New England Churches.

11:00AM – 5:00PM FEATURED ARTISTS EXHIBITS
Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water Street
Admission: Free!

“Sea and Stone” Jane Sydney & Michael Cunliffe Thompson”, Newburyport Art Association’s own Laura Coombs Hills Gallery
“Making an Impression: 10 Printmakers “, Newburyport Art Association’s own Sargent Gallery
“Big Works” An invitational Members Exhibit, Newburyport Art Association’s own Hartson Gallery (2nd Floor)

The first exhibit features the intertwined visions of Ms. Sydney and Mr. Thompson. The second exhibit deals with art created through the use of mono prints, gelatin plating, etching, etc.

12 Noon – 6:00 PM YANKEE HOMECOMING DOWNTOWN ENTERTAINMENT
Downtown area, including Market Square Stage, Inn Street Stage, and Waterfront Stage.
Admission free.

2:00PM – 4:00PM HISTORICAL TOUR by RALPH AYERS
Leaves from Information Booth, Waterfront Park
Admission: Free.

A 2-hour narrated tour of Newburyport, Newbury, and Plum Island, pointing out our homes, parks, and history, including famous forefathers of this historic area.

The tour is hosted by Ralph Ayers, a native Newburyporter, and a 50 year volunteer of the celebration. His stories are true, with some humorous fibs added for your entertainment.

The van has limited capacity. Call 978-465-9363 for reservations for parties of 6 or more, otherwise first come-first served.

Donations gratefully accepted. All donations support Yankee Homecoming.

2:00PM – 3:30PM YANKEE HOMECOMING’S HISTORIC CEMETERY TOURS
By Ghlee Woodworth, Todd Woodworth’s daughter
The Oak Hill Cemetery
Admission: $2.00

Encounter old and new friends during a fascinating and hauntingly informative wander through Newburyport’s Oak Hill Cemetery. Those souls taking the tour should meet at the main gate near end of Brown and Greenleaf Streets before 3:00 PM.

4:00PM – 6:00PM SENIOR CORONATION
Atria Merrimack Place, 85 Storey Avenue
Admission: $10.00

Yankee Homecoming will crown its Senior King, Joseph Meekins, and Queen, Claire Nicolosi, for 2008 today at Atria Merrimack Place. Awarded to two people who have given of themselves freely for the benefit of the community and others. Come help celebrate! Dinner and music will be provided.

4:30 PM – 7:00 PM ELK’S PASTA DINNER
Elks Lodge, 25 Low Street
Admission: Adults $7.00, children under 12 $4.00

“Mama Mia”, Think of all the fun and food. This is a colossal Italian spread. Mangia baby! All proceeds to benefit Elks Charities.

6:00PM – 9:00PM Newburyport Brewfest 2008

Newburyport Central Waterfront, behind the Custom House Maritime Museum, 25 Water Street, NRA East Parking Lot
Admission: Tickets, $25 in advance, $30 at the gate

The Brewfest is BACK! Sample more than 30 craft beers from some of the finest brewers in the country, under our tent, rain or shine, and hear EJ Oulette & Crazy Maggy. Food will be available from The Grog and David’s Tavern.

7:00PM – 11:00PM “BEAUTIFUL CLOTHING FOR BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE” FASHION SHOW
Elks Lodge Hall, 25 Low Street
Admission: $25.00 per person

Back again by popular demand, is this exciting and entertaining evening of fashion! Door open at 6:00PM, dinner at 7:00PM, and fashion show to follow at 7:30PM. With a special guest star entertainer. Tickets available in advance, call Donna Kelly @ 978-465-7273, or purchase at the door. Limited seating.

7:00PM – 9:30PM GATHERING OF THE CELTIC CLANS
Newburyport High School Auditorium (climate controlled), 241 High Street
Admission: Tickets $12 in advance, $15 at the door

Spirit of Ireland featuring: the rhythmic Riverdance style of the internationally acclaimed “Duffin-Murphy School of Irish Dance”; the harmonies and merriment of “Moments in Time”; musical aires of “Dermijon Music Clan”; the renowned voice of soloist “Kathy Corcoran”; and the spirit moving sounds of bagpipes filling the air by the Kevin Barry Bagpipers and the touching ballads of Newburyport’s own Moments in Time.

For Tickets contact an Ancient Order of Hibernians members or call: Dan Cleary » 978-360-9603 or George Lawrence » 978-465-8724.

7:30PM – 9:00PM YANKEE HOMECOMING WATERFRONT CONCERT SERIES
Angela West and Showdown
Waterfront Park
Admission: Free.

Angela West & Showdown is one of New England’s great country bands. The band features Angela West who was Massachusetts Country Music Awards Association’s “2007 Entertainer of the Year”. The rest of the band is: Ducky Belliveau – steel guitar/lead guitar/vocals, Kevin T. Norris – bass/lead vocals, and David Bickel – drums.

8:00PM – 10:00PM Brown Square in front of City Hall BLOCK PARTY/DANCE
Sponsored by: Newburyport Youth Services
Admission: Free.

Looking for something to do after the waterfront concert? Come join us for dancing under the stars. We will be playing all kinds of music! We will have a great DJ and snacks for sale.

For more information on Yankee Homecoming, visit the Yankee Homecoming website.