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Marblehead Little Theatre celebrates 70 years
09 Sep

Marblehead Little Theatre celebrates 70 years

Marielle SabbagArt, Entertainment, Theater, Top Stories
The curtains are rising for a significant milestone. The public is invited to attend Marblehead Little Theatre’s 70 year anniversary gala on Saturday, Sept. 19. It all began in 1955, when Terry Hale, the chairperson of the Drama Committee of the Marblehead Women’s Club, staged a one-act play with her group. After a positive response, Hale planned another show, this time inviting men, for MLT’s first production of Moss Hart’s “Light Up the Sky” in January 1956. The rest is history. MLT originally started as…
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CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up
08 Sep

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

Leigh BlanderArt, Community Resources, Culture, Nonprofit corner, Recreation, Top Stories
Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming week. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email the Current at info@marbleheadnews.org.  Sit for PeaceThursday, Sept. 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Following the community’s well-attended Walk for Peace this past May, Volunteers for Peace are inviting residents to gather once again — this time in stillness — for a Sit for Peace at Devereux Beach.  Spirit of '76 Patriot 5K RunSaturday, Sept. 12, 9 a.m. Come one come all and walk/run/ruck to raise money and awareness for…
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NEWS IN BRIEF: New town hires, schools return $800K, Green Communities vote coming
08 Sep

NEWS IN BRIEF: New town hires, schools return $800K, Green Communities vote coming

Leigh BlanderArt, Education, Environment, Local History, Local News, Municipal Matters, News in brief
The Current accepts News in Brief submissions of 150-200 words at info@marbleheadnews.org. Town hires treasurerThe town has hired a new treasurer, Shaun Strobel. Strobel has more than 20 years experience as a treasurer in various municipalities, including Worcester, Sharon and, most recently, Marshfield. For the last several years, Marblehead has combined the positions of treasurer and collector. Cami Iannarelli remains as collector. The collector is responsible for billing and collecting money owed to the town, including property taxes. The treasurer manages that money. School business managerOn Aug.…
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CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up
02 Sep

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

Leigh BlanderArt, Culture, Entertainment, Top Stories
Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming week. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email the Current at info@marbleheadnews.org. End-of-summer luau ****CANCELED****Saturday, Sept. 5, 4 p.m. to close The Beacon is hosting one last summer party — and it’s a luau. Listen to a double feature of live steel drum music and the band World Premiere. 123 Pleasant St.  Live jazzSunday, Sept. 6, 2-4 p.m.Enjoy live jazz in the garden at 10 Central St. featuring the Rick Dimuzio Trio. Reservations encouraged. $20-$35 per…
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A new point of connection: Needlepoint shop stitches together a community 
29 Aug

A new point of connection: Needlepoint shop stitches together a community 

Olivia GatesArt, Business, Local News
Hidden a few feet back from Washington Street. in the Old & Historic District is Marissa Dittrich’s store, New England Needlepoint. Since opening July 3, the store has quickly become a destination for Marblehead stitchers and visitors alike. According to Dittrich, the Marblehead community’s response has “been wonderful. Everyone has been so supportive and kind and welcoming.” While New England Needlepoint has quickly become successful, for Dittrich this has been a long time coming.  After spending several years working as an occupational therapist, she decided…
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Marblehead native comes home to direct first film
27 Aug

Marblehead native comes home to direct first film

Grey CollinsArt, Sailing, Top Stories
For three cold, windy May days this year, a sailboat moored in Marblehead Harbor became a bustling film set. Led by Marblehead native Molly Greville, the cast and crew of the short film “Waspringa” braved the inhospitable conditions to get the job done and send the film to the post-production phase. Greville wrote, directed and stars in the film. The 18-minute movie, which Greville describes as a dark comedy and a coming-of-age story, explores the dynamics between family members on their annual sailing trip in…
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‘Flower’ at Transfer Station is harvesting sunshine
26 Aug

‘Flower’ at Transfer Station is harvesting sunshine

Leigh BlanderArt, Environment, Top Stories
If you happen to spot a giant flower blooming at the Transfer Station, don’t worry — it’s supposed to be there. The striking, sculpture-like structure is a SmartFlower, a solar energy system designed to turn sunlight into electricity while making renewable energy impossible to miss. “It’s a pretty cool thing. It’s very eye-catching,” said Matt Lipsitz of Marblehead, who works for SmartFlower. The flower, which stands about one story tall and stretches roughly 17 feet across when fully open, is temporarily on display near the…
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CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up
25 Aug

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

Leigh BlanderArt, Entertainment, Theater, Top Stories
Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming week. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email the Current at info@marbleheadnews.org.    ‘Glover and His Crucial Leadership in 1776’Wednesday, Aug. 26, 7-8:30 p.m.Learn about the crucial leadership of John Glover during his time as colonel of the Marblehead Regiment in this talk presented by Larry Sands, captain of the Glover’s Marblehead Regiment reenactment unit. This event is presented in collaboration with the Marblehead 250 Committee and Abbot Public Library. This program will be hybrid.…
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From MLT to Broadway and back: Ari Conte brings ‘The Women We Carry’ 
19 Aug

From MLT to Broadway and back: Ari Conte brings ‘The Women We Carry’ 

Marielle SabbagArt, Culture, Entertainment, Theater, Top Stories
A concert from the past is returning to Marblehead Little Theatre on Friday, Aug. 21. “The Women We Carry” is an original concert reading performed by Ari Conte that explores family, heritage and the women whose stories have become part of her own. Originally from Marblehead, Conte is a theater producer and communications strategist based in New York City. She graduated from Marblehead High School in 2011.  Marblehead native and New York City performer Ari Conte is bringing one of her own productions home to…
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