Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming week. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email Current associate editor/senior reporter Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org.
“Arsenic and Old Lace”
Runs Oct. 6-15
Marblehead Little Theatre presents “Arsenic and Old Lace.” This screwball mystery/comedy revolves around the Brewster family, “descended from Mayflower settlers but now composed of maniacs, most of them homicidal,” says MLT. 12 School St. More at mltlive.org.
Catie Curtis at Me&Thee
Friday, Oct. 6, 8 p.m.
The New Yorker calls her a “folk-rock goddess.” Award-winning singer-songwriter Catie Curtis is bringing her socially conscious music to Me&Thee Music at 28 Mugford St. More info and tickets at meandthee.org
Eastern Sun Drummers and Singers
Monday, Oct. 9, 11 a.m.
This Indigenous Peoples Day, experience a performance by Eastern Suns Drummers and Dancers of the Mashpee Wampanoag Nation at the Lee Mansion, 165 Washington St. Eastern Suns share songs as a way to keep traditions alive. As song keepers, they honor the sacredness of sound as healing modality and community-builders.
Wreaths Across America fundraiser
Saturday, Oct. 7, 6-11 p.m.
Come to the VFW, 321 West Shore Drive, for the Wreaths Across America fundraiser and enjoy live music by the “Melody Makers,” food and raffle prizes. $20 covers the purchase of a wreath to be placed on a veteran’s grave. This event is open to the community.
Card reading salon
Wednesday, Oct. 11, 6-8 p.m.
Join Peyton Pugmire — artist, card reader and intuitive guide — for an evening of card reading, reading instruction and intuitive guidance. Pugmire will provide a variety of card decks, both oracle and tarot, for you to use, or you can bring your own. He’ll offer tips and tricks on how to do a perfect reading for yourself and others. He’ll then pull cards and openly discuss what they reveal. He’ll conclude the gathering by offering a reading for each guest. Event is at MacRae’s Sustainable Goods, 108 Washington St. Cost is $55. creativespiritma.com
Dance party
Saturday, Oct 7, 8-11 p.m.
Come rock out and dance with the Guy Ford Band at The Beacon Restaurant, 123 Pleasant St.
Editor Leigh Blander is an experienced TV, radio and print journalist who has written hundreds of stories for local newspapers, including the Marblehead Reporter.
