Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming week. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email Current editor LeighBlander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org.
Knitters Boutique Sale & Holiday Open House
Dec. 1–5, 9 a.m.–noon
The knitters group at the Marblehead Council on Aging are selling handmade hats, scarves, shawls, baby blankets and more at the Community Center, 10 Humphrey St. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Marblehead COA. The Friends will also host a Holiday Open House lunch for all Marblehead seniors on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Coffee with the Current
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 10a.m.–noon
Drop in at the Council on Aging, 10 Humphrey St., to meet members of the Current’s newsroom and board. Pitch story
ideas, ask questions and share what you’d like to see in the paper.
Holiday Wreath-Making with Two Green Thumbs
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 6–8 p.m.
Get your home holiday-ready at MacRae’s Sustainable Goods, 108 Washington St. Create your own festive wreath with guidance from Jennifer Jones. All materials are included. The class costs $129.89. Register here: https://loom.ly/bhJ-LB0.
’Tis the season at the Marblehead Arts Association
Thursday, Dec. 4–Sunday, Dec. 7
Celebrate the season at the Hooper Mansion, 8 Hooper St., with holiday décor, the Winter Member Show, a craft fair and afternoon tea. Holiday Open House: Thursday, Dec. 4, 5–8 p.m. Winter Artisan & Craft Fair: Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Winter Member Show: On view through Saturday, Dec. 20. Admission is free. Galleries are open Wednesday–Sunday, noon–5 p.m.
New England Brass Band
Sunday, Dec. 7, 2–4 p.m.
Our Lady Star of the Sea, 85 Atlantic Ave., welcomes the internationally acclaimed New England Brass Band for an afternoon of festive music. Tickets are $15 and available at the church or by calling 781-631-0086.
An Evening of piano and chamber music
Friday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m.
St. Andrew’s Church hosts an evening of piano and chamber music featuring works by Beethoven, Liszt, Rachmaninoff and other composers. The concert is free; donations are welcome. 135 Lafayette St.
Chocolate Red Bow Fair
Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead has “chocolatetized” its annual Red Bow Fair. Warm up with free hot chocolate, then browse gift items, books, holiday décor and more. At 1 p.m., Mrs. Claus will share a holiday story, followed by storyteller Tony Toledo with “The Polar Express,” and music from T MAX. Chocolate lovers can stock up on homemade pies, cakes, candies and cookies. 28 Mugford St.
Old North Festival Chorus Holiday Concert
Saturday, Dec. 6, 8 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m.
The 45th annual Old North Festival Chorus Christmas Concert returns at Old North Church, 35 Washington St. This year’s program includes Haydn’s “Missa in tempore belli,” John Rutter’s “When Icicles Hang,” and works by Dan Forrest, Mark Hayes and more. Soloists include Holly Cameron, Anne Burgett, Rebecca Kenneally, Kevin Hayden, David Thomas Mather and narrator Caleb Mayo. The chorus, orchestra and soloists will be led by Maria van
Kalken, Old North’s minister of music, now in her 37th season directing the Festival Chorus.
