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CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up
30 Sep

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

Leigh BlanderArt, Culture, Discover Marblehead, Discover Marblehead, Entertainment, 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.    Me&Thee welcomes Rj Cowdery, Hope DunbarFriday, Oct. 2, 7 p.m. The Me&Thee Music season continues with a double bill featuring singer-songwriters Rj Cowdery and Hope Dunbar. Cowdery has won the Kerrville New Folk and Mountain Stage NewSong contests. Dunbar blends Americana, country and folk with a prairie-inspired style. More info and tickets at meandtheemusic.org.  28 Mugford St. Greek tragedy takes the MLT…
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NEWS IN BRIEF: Public Power Week, new faith leader, MAA applications
28 Sep

NEWS IN BRIEF: Public Power Week, new faith leader, MAA applications

Leigh BlanderEducation, Local News, News in brief, Religion
The Current accepts News in Brief submissions of 150-200 words at info@marbleheadnews.org.   No changes to MPS cellphone rules — for nowThe Marblehead Public Schools are sticking with their current cellphone rules for now while administrators monitor how well they are working and state lawmakers consider broader restrictions. Superintendent John Robidoux told the School Committee that students in kindergarten through eighth grade must keep phones “off and away” throughout the school day. Administrators are also addressing smartwatches, Meta smart glasses and other connected devices. At…
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Old North Chorus tunes up for 46th holiday season
28 Sep

Old North Chorus tunes up for 46th holiday season

Leigh BlanderArt, Culture, Entertainment, Local News
Christmas is coming early to Old North Church — at least for anyone who likes to sing. The Old North Festival Chorus is gearing up for its 46th annual holiday concerts and inviting experienced singers, including high school students, to join the tradition. Rehearsals begin Wednesday, Sept. 30, in the Old North sanctuary, with registration at 7 p.m. and singing starting at 7:30 p.m. Maria van Kalken, director of the Festival Chorus and Orchestra and Old North’s minister of music, will mark her 38th season…
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CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up
22 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.   Make It and Take It: Stained GlassWednesday, Sept 23, 6-9 p.m. Join renowned stained-glass artist Carol Cross and explore the basics of stained glass at Marblehead Arts Association. In this three-hour workshop, students will learn how to transfer a paper design onto glass, how to cut and foil the glass, solder and finish the pieces. Each student will make up to three pieces.…
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CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up
15 Sep

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

Leigh BlanderArt, Culture, Entertainment, Environment, 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.   Find Your Climate Action with Vienna TengFriday, Sept. 18, 4-5 p.mReady to take action on climate change but aren’t sure where to start? Join Sustainable Marblehead for a workshop to discover climate actions that fit your life, interests and priorities. Singer-songwriter Vienna Teng hosts interactive climate action workshops while on tour to help fans connect their personal lives and priorities with meaningful…
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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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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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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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Johnny Ray to lead new Swampscott waterfront restaurant, entertainment venue
19 Aug

Johnny Ray to lead new Swampscott waterfront restaurant, entertainment venue

Leigh BlanderArt, Culture, Entertainment, Top Stories
A Marblehead restaurateur is taking his experience in restaurants and entertainment across the town line to help launch a new waterfront destination in Swampscott. Johnny Ray, owner of The Beacon in Marblehead and co-owner of Johnny Ray’s Music Emporium, is leading the operation of the new Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts at the town-owned Hawthorne By The Sea property. Ray is partnering on the project with Richard Messinger, his business partner at Johnny Ray’s Music Emporium. The center is expected to open by Labor…
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CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up
19 Aug

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

Leigh BlanderAbbot Public Library, Art, Culture, Entertainment, Local History, Recreation, 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.   Adult Craft NightThursday, Aug. 21, 7-9 p.m.Join Slime Time Studios MHD for Adult Craft Night, 10 Spring St. Come with friends, make new friends and go home with a beautiful craft that you create. For their first Adult Craft Night you will be making beautiful pressed-flower frames while we chat and have a good time! Feel free to BYOB. Tickets are $35.…
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