Don’t miss Marblehead’s best bets coming up
Current Events spotlights notable happenings around town in the coming week. To submit a listing, email Current Editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org
Celebrate the life of newsman Ed Bell
Thursday, March 5, 6 p.m.
Come to the Boston Yacht Club to honor renowned journalist and Marblehead volunteer Ed Bell, who died last year. Co-hosted by TV journalist Susan Wornick and Bell’s daughter Andrea Bell Bergeron, the night will include local awards, a tribute video, and live and silent auctions. For more information and tickets, visit MarbleheadCurrent.org.
Festival Logo Auction
Starts Friday, March 6, 5-7 p.m.
Score vintage Marblehead Festival of Arts logos dating back decades. The logos are from a collection of Dr. Edward Robinson of Marblehead. Robinson was an avid fan of the Festival.
The Robinson family has also donated seven sculptures by Beverly Benson Seamans, an esteemed Marblehead sculptor. Friday night is the kick-off party at Abbot Hall. All items will be auctioned online. Learn more at marbleheadfestival.org
‘A Few Good Men’
March 6-15
“It’s a classic line — ‘You can’t handle the truth!’”
See “A Few Good Men” live at Marblehead Little Theatre. Aaron Sorkin’s courtroom drama about military justice and high-level conspiracy became a cultural touchstone on screen and now takes the stage locally.
Tickets range from $25-$32. Visit mltlive.com.
WinterFest
Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Abbot Library’s WinterFest is finally here! There’s the Imagination Playground for kids under 5, seasonal crafts, book swaps, STEAM programs and cozy puzzles by the fireplace. Details at abbotlibrary.org.
Jim Trick Live – Saturday, March 7, 7 p.m.
Catch Jim Trick performing at MacRae’s Sustainable Goods, 108 Washington St. Info at macraes-goods.com/pages/event.
Little Explorers
Sunday, March 8, 10-11:30 a.m.
Epstein Hillel School, 6 Community Road, is hosting its latest Little Explorers playgroup with the theme, “Let’s go camping!” Children ages 2-5 years (and siblings) are welcome to enjoy arts and crafts, sensory play, stories and snacks. This is a free event. RSVP if you can to rkaren@epsteinhillel.org.
Shipwrecks of Salem Sound
Wednesday, March 11, 7-8 p.m.
Discover the North Shore’s maritime mysteries with author Ray Bates at Marblehead Yacht Club, 4 Cliff St. Bates will talk about why the North Shore is such a common spot for shipwrecks. Free and open to all.
MAA new exhibits
Feb. 28-April 11
The Marblehead Arts Association will debut several new exhibits featuring photography, painting, student work and more. An opening reception is scheduled for Sunday, March 1, from 2-4 p.m. 8 Hooper St.
Visit marbleheadarts.org for details.
Fish Tales
Saturday, March 28, 7 p.m.
Tickets are now available for this evening of local storytelling and live music, hosted by news anchor Kim Carrigan and featuring the band Boston’s Fran Sheehan.
Centered on the theme “A Fish Out of Water,” the event highlights personal stories of transformation and resilience from members of the Swampscott community.
The fundraiser supports Swampscott’s nonprofit newspaper, The Swampscott Tides, and will be held at Swampscott High School. For tickets and more information, visit SwampscottTides.org.
