Harpsichordist Peter Sykes To Open 2012 Jean Wilson Music Series At Unitarian Church, Newburyport, Sunday, January 22, 2012
January 11, 2012
Where: The First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, MA
Cost: $15 ($10 for seniors), children and students free
Harpsichordist Peter Sykes will open the 2012 Jean C. Wilson Music Series on Sunday, Jan. 22, at 4:00 pm at the Unitarian Church, Newburyport.
Peter Sykes is one of the most distinguished and versatile keyboard artists performing today. His playing has variously been called “compelling and moving,” “magnificent and revelatory,” and “bold, imaginative, and amazingly accurate.”
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Holiday Invitation Night, Newburyport, Friday, December 9th
December 8, 2011
When: Friday, December 9th 2011, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pmWhere: Downtown Newburyport
If you enjoy the Holiday season and the hustle and bustle that accompanies it, then visit downtown Newburyport on Friday evening, December 9th and enjoy Newburyport’s Holiday Invitation Nights.
From 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, downtown Newburyport comes alive with the spirit of the holidays. From shopping to dining or just people watching, it’s a great way to spend a Friday evening and enjoy the Holiday sights and lights of downtown.
Sponsored by the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce & Industry, the Newburyport Holiday Invitation Nights offer you the chance to enjoy merchant hospitality, live entertainment, fabulous shopping and dining -and of course the spirit of the holidays – in beautiful and festive downtown Newburyport and The Tannery!
For more information about Newburyport Holiday Invitation Nights, please call the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce at 978-462-6680.
86th Annual Christmas Candlelight Concert, The First Religious Society in Newburyport, Sunday, December 18th
December 1, 2011
Where: First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, MA
Come to the First Religious Society in Newburyport and enjoy and experience their 86th annual Christmas Candlelight Service on Sunday, December 18, at 7:15 pm.
This traditional carol service will feature music from three choirs, a brass ensemble, and the newly restored pipe organ.
The congregation will sing such old favorites as “O Come, all ye faithful,” “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” and “Joy to the World,” and the choirs will sing a mix of traditional and new works from around the world, including carols from France, England, Germany and Spain.
Celebrate the season in the First Religious Society’s historic sanctuary!
This event is Free and open to the public.
Salisbury Historical Society Holiday Open House And Annual Tree Lighting, Sunday, November 27th
November 23, 2011
When: Sunday, November 27th, from 4:00 to 6:00 pmWhere: The Old Parsonage Museum, located at 16 Elm St., Salisbury, MA.
The Holiday Season is a great time to visit the region’s historical societies and museums.
Most of these historical properties and museums are festively decorated and filled with positive energy and warmth.
On Sunday, November 27th, the Salisbury Historical Society is holding an Open House, sponsored by the Salisbury Cultural Council, at the Old Parsonage Museum from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.
Come and take a tour of the Salisbury Historical Museum House. Light snacks will be available at the Open House. The society looks forward to meeting and greeting visitors before the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Tree Lighting ceremony in Salisbury Square at 6:00 pm. The festive ceremony
Rowley Public Library 10th Annual “Some Like it Hot!”Chili Cook-off, Saturday, November 5th
November 4, 2011
When: Saturday, November 5th 2011, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.mWhere: St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 202 Main Street (Route 1A), Rowley, MA
Rowley’s 10th annual “Some Like it Hot!” Chili Cookoff will be held Saturday, November 5th from 5:30 to 8:p0 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Main Street (Route 1A), Rowley.
Chili lovers can look forward to sampling 20 or so versions of this tasty delight judged by 5 local celebrities. Admission includes cornbread, veggies, hot dogs, dessert and the featured item; varied chili recipes including red, green, meat and vegetarian options.
Ipswich Ale, Stone Cat Ale, and Mercury soda will be available for purchase from our co-sponsor Mercury Brewing Company. A variety of red and white wines may also be purchased from our co-sponsor, Rowley Liquors.
Enjoy entertainment by The Three Amigos Trio, craft activities for the kids, raffles and door prizes. Co-sponsor The First National Bank of Ipswich is helping the cook-off “go green” by providing biodegradable paper goods for the event!
Sponsored by the The Friends of the Rowley Public Library and co-sponsored by Mercury Brewing and The First National Bank of Ipswich, proceeds from this always fun community fundraising event will benefit Rowley library programs.
Jazz Vespers Service At The First Religious Society, Newburyport, Wednesday, November 2nd
November 1, 2011
Where: First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, MA
The First Religious Society in Newburyport opens its beautiful sanctuary at 8:00 pm for a Jazz Music Vespers Service Wednesday, November 2.
November Vespers occurs at Mid-Autumn, the season when ancient people celebrated the brightness of the moon in the time of increasing night.
The Jazz Vespers house band will be directed by Susan Creamer on piano. Sue attended the Berklee College of Music and has performed her original works at various venues in the U.S. and in Mexico.
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Bruins Skate For Nate Fundraiser, Featuring The Boston Bruins Alumni Team, At The Governor’s Academy Whiston-Bragdon Arena, Byfield, Saturday, October 29th
October 28, 2011
Where: The Governor’s Academy, Whiston-Bragdon Arena, 1 Elm Street, Byfield, MA
Bruins hockey legends team up against local high school students and community leaders in unique fundraising game
Boston Bruins hockey fervor continues on the North Shore! The community is invited to be a part of local hockey history when Boston Bruins alumni legends, including Bruins all-time great Ray Bourque, Rick Middleton, Terry O’Reilly and others, take the ice for an exhibition game against area high school hockey players and other local residents.
Bruins Skate for Nate, a fundraiser to support the Nathaniel Bibaud Recovery Fund, will be held Saturday, October 29th, 2011, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, at The Governor’s Academy Whiston-Bragdon Arena in Byfield.
Sponsorship opportunities and game tickets are available now; for more information visit www.natebibaud.org/bruins-alumni-game. Current sponsors include The Provident Bank and Michael’s Restaurant.
Newburyport Candlelight Chorale Presents Works Of Haydn And Handel, The First Religious Society, Newburyport, Sunday, October 30th
October 27, 2011
Where: First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, MA
Come to an autumn afternoon concert on Sunday, October 30th at The First Religious Society in Newburyport and enjoy beautiful choral music from the 18th century as the works of Haydn And Handel are performed by the Candlelight Chorale of Newburyport.
Franz Joseph Haydn’s “Little Organ Mass” is a gem of the Classical choral tradition, with beautiful choral sounds and an ornate organ solo, to be played on a handmade continuo organ now on loan to the church from A. David Moore.
George Fredric Handel’s “O Praise the Lord” is a longer work for chamber choir, soloists, string trio and oboe. Those who love Handel’s “Messiah” may be pleasantly surprised to discover this charming piece, one of Handel’s famous “Chandos Anthems.”
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5th Annual Brew Fest, Amesbury Sports Park, Saturday, September 24th
September 24, 2011
Where: Amesbury Sports Park, 12 South Hunt Road in Amesbury MA
The Amesbury Sports Park will be hosting the 5th Annual Brew Feston Saturday, September 24, from 12:00 to 8:30 pm. at its facility at 12 South Hunt Road in Amesbury MA.
The Brew Fest, sponsored by Dos Equis, will feature a plethora of microbrews, barbecue, OGO (Outdoor Gravity Orb) and summer tubing rides and music by 6 live bands on an outdoor stage.
The Park’s Brew Fest attracted nearly 2,200 people last year, and they are expecting north of 4,500 people to attend the all day event this year.
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Amesbury Annual Fall Festival, Saturday, October 1st
August 29, 2011
When: Saturday, October 1st, 2011 from 10 am to 5:00 pm.Where: Upper Millyard and Market Square, Amesbury, MA
The Amesbury First Committee, a committee of the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce & Industrial Foundation will be holding its Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 10 am. to 5 pm.
Live music and entertainment will be offered in the Amphitheater located in the Upper Millyard, as well as at various local businesses.
Vendors and artisans will fill Market Square in downtown Amesbury and demonstrate their products and services. There will be a lot of great food and fun for all!
If you would like to participate in this event, please contact the Chamber by phone at 978-388-3178 or by email: chamber@amesburychamber.com.
