John Greenleaf Whittier Home Tours, Amesbury Days, Saturday, July 3rd
July 2, 2010
When: Saturday, July 2nd, 2010, 10:00 am to 4:00 pmWhere: 86 Friend Street, Amesbury, MA
John Greenleaf Whittier Home Tour
From 1836 until his death in 1892, John Greenleaf Whittier lived and wrote most of his poetry and prose in his Amesbury, MA home.
While it serves as a National Historic Landmark and tribute to the Quaker poet, it also plays an important role in the region’s contemporary literary scene, attracting writers from Greater Boston and beyond.
You can tour the John Greenleaf Whittier home on Saturday, July 3rd from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm as part of the ongoing Amesbury Days 2010 celebration.
For more information about Amesbury Days, contact the the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce & Industrial Foundation at 978-388-3178.
Kids’ Evening in the Millyard, Amesbury Days Event, Wednesday, June 30th
June 30, 2010
When: Wednesday, June 30th, 2010, 5:00 to 8:00 pmWhere: Millyard Amphitheatre, Downtown Amesbury, MA
Kid’s Evening In The Millyard
Marcus Gale brings music and a menagerie of puppets with him when he performs in the Millyard June 30th. This is a fun-filled evening for children and the young at heart.
This kids evening will feature a variety of activities and entertainment, including the following:
- Teddy Bear Check-up(sponsored by Anna Jaques Hospital) – Encourage your children to bring their favorite stuffed toy to the play hospital, and have the nurses explain what happens during a check-up.
- Roaming Railroad with train rides on Thomas the Tank Engine
- The Marcus Gale Concert – Children’s entertainment featuring stories, songs, and puppets.
- Henry the Juggler
- Mix 98.5 Ice Cream Truck
- Newburyport Five booth with children’s gifts
For more information about Amesbury Days, contact the the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce & Industrial Foundation at 978-388-3178.
Going Green in Your Back Yard, Amesbury Days, Cultural Center, Upper Millyard, Wednesday, June 30th
June 30, 2010
When: Wednesday, June 30th, 2010, 2:00 to 3:30 pmWhere: Cultural Center, Upper Millyard, Downtown Amesbury, MA
Going Green In Your Backyard
This Amesbury Days 2010 event is for ages 5 & up.
Animal World Experience presents an intriguing and interactive program about how to make your backyard friendly to wildlife.
Meet live animals (and pet them afterwards!) and go home with many project ideas.
For more information about Amesbury Days, contact the the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce & Industrial Foundation at 978-388-3178.
Howie Newman in Concert, Amesbury Days, Millyard Amphitheatre, Tuesday, June 29th
June 29, 2010
When: Tuesday, June 29th, 2010, starts at 7:00 pmWhere: Millyard Amphitheatre, Main Street, Downtown Amesbury, MA
Entertainer Howie Newman will be performing at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, June 29th at the Millyard Amphitheatre, Amesbury in association with the ongoing Amesbury Days 2010 celebration which runs from June 23rd to July 4th.
Howie Newman gets his audiences laughing with contemporary humor and great tunes. One of the most engaging performers on the New England folk circuit, he combines music, comedy, and audience participation to provide a truly unique entertainment experience.
His amusing compositions are up-tempo and catchy, and he keeps things lively with funny between-songs banter and short comedy bits (there is also a smattering of serious songs and covers).
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Evey’s Late Night Dinner In Concert, Amesbury Days, Millyard Amphitheatre, Monday, June 28th
June 28, 2010
When: Monday, June 28th, 2010, starts at 7:00 pmWhere: Millyard Amphitheatre, Main Street, Downtown Amesbury, MA
Evey’s Late Night Dinnerwill be performing in concert at the Millyard Amphitheatre in downtown Amesbury on Monday evening, June 28th.
The two hour performance starts at 7:00 pm and is one of the Amesbury Days 2010 featured events. This year’s celebration of Amesbury Days runs from June 23rd to July 4th.
The Boston band Evey’s Late Night Dinner mixes crafty storytelling with intricate arrangements presented with passion and energy. The sound is best described as an enthralling mix of Indie college rock and American with a dash of root. Performances are tight, tuneful, energetic and with laced with a bit of banter.
The band has defined their music as layers of acoustic and electric guitar work with synthesized melodies that are overlapped by homemade instruments. Band members include: Mike Fitzgerald, Paul MacEachern, Derek Mattuchio, Daniel Muise, and Robert Sansom
For more information about Amesbury Days, contact the the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce & Industrial Foundation at 978-388-3178.
12th Annual Amesbury Days Block Party, Amesbury, Wednesday, June 23rd
June 23, 2010
When: Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010, starts at 5:00 pmWhere: Huntington Square Gazebo, Upper Main Street, Amesbury, MA
The 12th Annual Amesbury Days Block Party is a great way to celebrate the first week of summer and welcome the start of Amesbury Days 2010!
This year’s celebration runs from June 23rd to July 4th. Downtown Amesbury has blossomed over the past several years and has transformed itself into a thriving, dynamic and vibrant community. This is a great way to check it out!
The Annual Amesbury Day Block Partyis the kick-off event for Amesbury Days. These events are a great way to experience the charm and uniqueness of small town living in this picturesque town. Join your colleagues, friends and neighbors and help celebrate Amesbury Days and support the 12th Annual Block Party, the largest fundraiser of the year coordinated by the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce & Industrial Foundation.
Annual Strawberry Festival, Main Street Congregational Church, Amesbury, Friday, June 25th
June 14, 2010
Where: Main Street Congregational Church, 145 Main Street, Amesbury, MA
It’s that time of year where the crop of fresh, locally grown strawberries is almost upon us!
Drop by Main Street Congregational Church, Amesbury, on Friday, June 25th. The church will be hosting its Annual Strawberry Festival from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy delicious lobster rolls, strawberry shortcake, great music and fun at the Annual Strawberry Festival beginning at 4:00 p.m.
For more information call 978-388-0982.
Boats and Bagels: A Morning at Lowell’s Boat Shop, Amesbury, Saturday, June 5th
June 2, 2010
When: Saturday, June 5th (2010), from 9:30 am to 12:00 pmWhere: Lowell’s Boat Shop, 459 Main Street, Amesbury, MA
Lowell’s Boat Shop, the oldest continuously working boat shop in America, in collaboration with the Newburyport Adult & Community Program, is offering Boats & Bagels: A Morning at Lowell’s.
Come row and explore! Join boat builder and maritime historian Graham McKay for a presentation of historic photographs of Point Shore—schooners on the Merrimack River and former boat shops.
This is followed by rowing instructions for the inexperienced.
The finale is a rowing trip to Point Shore in one of the renowned Lowell skiffs or dories.
Cost $45.
Class limit: 15.
For more information, call (978) 834-0050 or send e-mail to: info@lowellsboatshop.com.
Tea In The Garden, Whittier Home Association, Amesbury, Saturday, June 26th
June 2, 2010
Where: Whittier Home, 86 Friend St., Amesbury, MA
The Whittier Home Assocaitionwill be hosting their first Public Tea in the Victorian Garden of the Whittier Home on Saturday, June 26th at 2:00 p.m. Enjoy an elegant tea in the beautiful historic gardens of the John Greenleaf Whittier Home in Amesbury, MA.
The event features tea, lemonade, sandwiches and dessert.
The Whittier Home is a nationally known Historic House Museum which inspires, enlightens, and educates people about the life, legacy, and literary works of John Greenleaf Whittier. The Museum honors his commitment to ending slavery, practicing his Quaker faith, and providing a courageous example of moral leadership for his community and the nation.
Tickets: Tickets are $15 per person and may be reserved by calling 978-388-1337 or visiting the Whittier Home Assocaition website.
Seating is limited and deadline for reservations is June 22nd.
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Whittier Home Victorian Plant & Garden Sale, Amesbury, Saturday, May 22nd, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
May 20, 2010
Where: Whittier Home, 86 Friend Street, Amesbury
What: Whittier Home Victorian Plant & Garden Sale
The Whittier Home Association will be holding its annual Victorian Plant & Garden Sale on Saturday, May 22nd from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The sale will include plants from Whittier Home members’ gardens, as well as Whittier’s own garden.
Garden supplies, including vases, tools, pots and garden decor as well as cookbooks and gardening books will be on sale.
Local crafters will be on hand with special offerings.
For more information, call 978-388-1337 or visit the Whittier Home Association website.
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