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.
The Dirty Angels
Saturday, March 9, 9 p.m.
Legendary local bass player David Hull will be performing with his band The Dirty Angels at The Beacon. Hull is best known for his work with Aerosmith, The Joe Perry Project, Farrenheit and James Montgomery. He’s also played with Buddy Miles, Joe Cocker and Ted Nugent. Hull appears in the 2019 documentary film “WBCN and the American Revolution.” Reservations suggested. Details at thebeaconmarblehead.com.
Preservation plans for Glover’s farmhouse
Sunday, March 10, 2 p.m.
The historic farmhouse of Gen. John Glover in Vinnin Square will soon be demolished, unless funding to save it can be raised by spring. Learn more at a free, illustrated talk at the Old Town House on Washington Street, where the preservation effort underway will be discussed. Learn more at savetheglover.org.
Meet Marblehead’s tree warden
Monday, March 11, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
Tree Warden Jonathan Fobert is the next speaker in the League of Women Voters’ Town Government series. Attend in person at Abbot Library, 3 Brook Road or via Zoom. More info at abbotlibrary.org.
Be a history detective
Monday, March 11, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Help the Marblehead Museum plan its next exhibit. The museum is in the process of designing the inaugural exhibit in its new building, the Jeremiah Lee Kitchen & Slave Quarters, 157 Washington St. You can help by trying out an exhibit activity the museum is calling “Be a History Detective.”
See what you can learn about Caesar Glover, a Revolutionary War soldier and formerly enslaved man, from examining original records. Stop by for about five minutes and help prototype this interactive exhibit element.
Jazz at the Arts: Yoron Irael and High Standards
Thursday, March 14, 7 p.m.
Come hear Yoron Israel, renowned drummer and composer, and his jazz ensemble at the Marblehead Arts Association, 8 Hooper St.
Yoron Israel is one of the most sought out musicians of his generation. His latest recording “New Dreams” featuring his group “Trio Plus” continues to receive rave reviews. He has produced other fine works such as “This Moment,” “Visions — The Music of Stevie Wonder,” “Basic Training — Celebrating John Coltrane” and “A Gift For You,” among others.
Israel and the High Standards have played around the world since 2004. More info and tickets at marbleheadarts.org.
Editor Leigh Blander is an experienced TV, radio and print journalist.
