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.
Playground photo exhibit
Through May
Local photographer Larry Dunn is exhibiting his photographs, “The Color of Shapes and Playgrounds” at Stetson Gallery at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead, 28 Mugford St. All are invited.
Jeremiah Lee and Slavery in Marblehead
Wednesday, May 14, 7 p.m.
Marblehead Museum Executive Director Lauren McCormack will discuss colonial Marblehead’s relationship with the trans-Atlantic economy. Using merchant Jeremiah Lee as a case study, McCormack will examine how participation in this trade-based economy, which relied upon slave labor and slave-produced goods, enriched not only Marblehead’s merchant class but the entire town as well. She will also look at the ways enslaved people here contributed to Marblehead’s economic life. Registration is required and limited to 50 attendants. Location: Abbot Public Library. abbotlibrary.org
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Jazz at the Arts
Thursday, May 15, 7 p.m.
The Marblehead Arts Association and Gene Arnould present a performance by the Greg Abate Quintet as a part of their Jazz at the Arts concert series. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at 8 Hooper St. Tickets are $35.
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Me&Thee season finale with John Gorka
Friday, May 16, 8 p.m.
World-renowned singer-songwriter John Gorka returns to the Me&Thee to wrap up the coffeehouse’s 55th season. Music starts at 8 p.m. 28 Mugford St. More info and tickets at meandthee.org.
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Anything Goes
Saturday, May 17, 6 p.m.
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead will celebrate a joyfu community event called “Anything Goes: A Night to Remember,” featuring live performances by local musicians, moments of comedy, original skits, a silent auction of various fun events (trips, meals and original art) as well as a buffet dinner. Participants are encouraged to wear over-the-top clothing and hang loose! Everyone is welcome. There is a suggested donation of $10. 28 Mugford St.
Organ concert
Sunday, May 18, 5 p.m.
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church will present its last of five concerts celebrating the 50th year of its Fisk organ.
James Bobb, professor of Organ at St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, will lead a hymn festival. He’ll also feature Marblehead’s official town anthem, “Marblehead Forever.”
A suggested donation of $20 per person is requested at the door. Following the concert, there will be a reception in the parish hall.
Editor Leigh Blander is an experienced TV, radio and print journalist.
