Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming days. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email Current Editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org.
‘Love Letters’: A play to benefit the MAA
Saturday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 11, 2 p.m.
“Love Letters,” by A.R. Gurney, springs to life at the Marblehead Arts Association for two performances at the historic King Hooper Mansion, 8 Hooper St. “Love Letters” is a play made entirely of letters between the staid and proper Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner, a free-spirited but troubled artist. The play spans the characters’ lives from the second grade through their mid-50s. More info and tickets at MarbleheadArts.org.
Indoor sidewalk sale
Saturday, Feb. 10, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Chamber of Commerce hosts an indoor sidewalk sale at the Masonic Lodge, 62 Pleasant
St. Come shop your favorite retailers.
‘Rhapsody at 100’
Saturday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m.
The New England Yankees big band, led by Matthew Arnold of Marblehead, is presenting “Rhapsody at 100: The Experiment Continues” featuring piano virtuoso Matt Savage. The 32-piece symphonic jazz band will perform other hits from the Gershwin era. The concert will be held at Star of the Sea Church, 85 Atlantic Ave., which is handicap accessible. It is being funded by a $2,000 grant from the Marblehead Cultural Council.
Tickets are $20. They are available at https://loom.ly/lYmqAys and at the door the night of the show (cash only).
Groovy dance party with the Guy Ford Band
Saturday, Feb. 10, 8:00 p.m.
Get ready to dance at The Beacon Restaurant, 123 Pleasant St., as the Guy Ford Band performs.
Fighting Climate Change: The State, the Town and You’
Sunday, Feb. 11, 1 p.m.-3p.m.
Sustainable Marblehead, in partnership with Old North Church, is holding a community event featuring State Rep. Jenny Armini, who will speak about recent state actions and proposals addressing climate change and environmental protection. Eileen Mathieu from the Green Marblehead Committee will provide a summary of the town’s Net Zero Roadmap. And Light Board Commissioner Lisa Wolf and Mark Adams with Sustainable Marblehead will present actions that property owners can take to reduce their carbon footprint. RSVP at SustainableMarblehead.org.
Photography meetup
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Member and non-member photographers are invited to the Marblehead Arts Association, 8 Hooper St., for an informal meetup of photography enthusiasts. Learn about the latest innovations in photography and digital art, receive feedback on your work and connect with fellow shutterbugs.
Concert dedicated to Clara Schumann’s legacy
Saturday, Feb. 17, 4 p.m.
The North Shore’s Arpeggione Ensemble continues its second season with “Lark
Ascending: Clara Schumann” at St. Michael’s Church, 26 Pleasant St. After a successful Marblehead debut with “Songs of the Seafarer,” Arpeggione turns its attention to the extraordinary 19th-century virtuosa, composer, entrepreneur, teacher and muse Clara Schumann. Performing Clara’s own works alongside works inspired by her artistry, this program will give an unprecedented look into Clara Schumann’s life, works and influence on the musical world.
Suggestion donation is $15-$20. Reservations appreciated at arpeggione-ensemble.com.
Editor Leigh Blander is an experienced TV, radio and print journalist.