Culture - Marblehead Current

15Mar

By Linda BassettNo Comments

Culture, Life Style, Local News, Opinion, Top Stories, Viewpoints

FOOD 101: Beware of the Ides of March

The “Ides of March” falls on a Wednesday this year. That’s Shakespearean slang for the 15th. If you remember your high school Latin and literature classes, Julius Caesar ignored a warning to beware of the date. He was stabbed to death by his buddy Brutus and a bunch of Senate cohorts. Caesar’s fate has nothing to do with salad. It’s just a fun excuse to tuck into a great bowl of crunchy greens laced with garlic and anchovies. To be sure you have a handle on all the exciting supplemental information, try this quiz: 1. Caesar Salad is named for: 1. Julius Caesar 2. Caesar Chavez 3. Caesar Cardini 2. Caesar salad originated in: 1. Imperial Rome 2. California’s Salinas valle...

14Mar

By William J. DowdNo Comments

Culture, Entertainment, Life Style, Local News, Uncategorized

From 10,000 Maniacs to Marblehead: Neilds return to Me&Thee

Me&Thee Music continues its 53rd season with a concert by The Nields in their only Greater Boston appearance Friday, March 24. Nerissa and Katryna Nields will be featured at Me&Thee Music on Friday, March 24 in their only Greater Boston appearance. The Nields have appeared in concert with James Taylor, The Band, 10,000 Maniacs and many others. COURTESY PHOTO Sisters Nerissa and Katryna have been making music professionally since 1991. With 20 CDs, major and independent record and publishing deals, performances with The Band, James Taylor, Dar Williams, 10,000 Maniacs, Ani DiFranco and the Indigo Girls, they have lived the rock ’n’ roll life. Their Marblehead concert marks their first time back in years. The Nields have been lauded for their gorgeous, lilting sibling harmo...

9Mar

By William J. DowdNo Comments

Culture, Local History, Local News, Municipal Matters, Top Stories

Glover’s Regiment gifts town with relief carving from salvaged Fort Sewall wood

On Wednesday night at Abbot Hall, the Marblehead Glover's Regiment presented the town with a relief carving of an American Revolutionary War patriot. The artwork was carved from wood salvaged from the sycamore maple tree that stood on Fort Sewall for 147 years. A microburst severely damaged the 50-foot, 12-foot circumference tree in 2019 and it was later removed. The carving was created by the regimental surgeon, Dr. Ray Sullivan of Middlebury, Connecticut. Sullivan's daughter, Katie, presented the relief carving alongside Capt. Seamus Daly and Larry Sands. Both members showed up in 18th century military uniforms. The gift was given as a token of appreciation for the support and assistance of Marblehead leaders, residents and businesses in helping fulfill the regiment's...

7Mar

By Frances Roberts HillNo Comments

Culture, Local News, Views & Reviews

Current Recommendations

In Current Recommendations, Frances Roberts Hill asks people around town about their media recommendations. Luiza Oliveira BUSINESS: Eat Well Kitchen INTERVIEWED: Luiza Oliveira LISTENING: Lots of rhythm and blues and hip-hop. I love Drake and old school R & B. Also, Usher and Ne-Yo. WATCHING: I’m starting to re-watch “Scandal” on Hulu. I’m also watching the new season of “You” on Netflix. Dramas are my favorite. Thrillers, too. READING: I love Colleen Hooper, she’s so good. I also love “Ugly Love,” “Verity” and “It Ends with Us.” SOMETHING PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU OR YOUR CAREER: I recently graduated cum laude from UMASS Boston with a degree in psychology and I’m on the road to a masters degree. And I maintain a full-time job at Eat Well! *** ...

3Mar

By Linda WerbnerNo Comments

Culture, Entertainment, Local News

Hard in the ’Head to deliver dose of punk rock energy

Marblehead is celebrated for its proud maritime and American Revolutionary history, yachting and beautiful beaches. Impresario and musician Matt Nicholas plans to add “punk rock hub” to the list. The pop punk band Duck and Cover is one of four band slated to play at Hard in the ’Head on Saturday, March 18 at the Gerry No. 5 VFA. The Marblehead resident is putting together a concert called Hard in the ’Head on Saturday, March 18 at Gerry No. 5 VFA, which will showcase original punk rock bands from Boston’s storied early ’90s noise rock scene, where Lucas’ longtime band, Black Helicopter, has its roots. While there will be no mosh pit at the Gerry, he promises that the four bands on the roster will deliver a dose of “pure energy straight to you.” This will be a night to remember f...

1Mar

By Leigh BlanderNo Comments

Community resources, Culture, Entertainment, Local News, Nonprofit corner, Top Stories

New Festival president: ‘Everyone has a story’

For Jodi-Tatiana Charles, the town of Marblehead is her office, whether she’s making calls from a bench at Fort Sewall or leading a meeting at a table in the Muffin Shop. She seems to know most people in town and is quick to start conversations with passersby. “Everyone has a story,” she said. Charles is a marketing strategist, author, speaker, podcast host, marathon runner and — now — the new president of the Marblehead Festival of Arts. The festival will run July 1-4 this year. “I love community building,” she told the Marblehead Current. “It’s the way I was raised.” Charles’ parents immigrated from Haiti and settled in Brockton, where she grew up. Marblehead, though, is definitely home to Charles. She’s been here for more than a decade. “People here come through...

1Mar

By Submitted ContentNo Comments

Community resources, Culture, Local News, Nonprofit corner

Clifton Improvement Association seeks treasurer

The Clifton Improvement Association (CIA), a local organization that operates, maintains and improves Beach Bluff Park and the adjacent parking lot, is seeking a treasurer to serve on its board of directors The primary responsibilities of this volunteer position are to prepare financial reports for review at monthly board meetings, manage expenses and file reports. The CIA's outgoing treasurer will remain on the Board and is available to help with the transition. The treasurer must be able to manage financial accounts, reconcile bank statements, manage cash/check receipts, maintain CIA books and records, create budgets and report actuals to budget. This is an ideal position for a member of the community who would enjoy the opportunity to be a part of the organi...

1Mar

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Culture, Life Style, Local News, Religion, Top Stories

Group art exhibit at the Cloister Gallery

The Cloister Gallery will feature a new show entitled “Welcome Spring! Works” by members of the Swampscott Art Association. The exhibit will run from Sunday, March 12 through Sunday April 30. There will be an opening reception for the show on Sunday, March 12 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. The Cloister Gallery at St. Andrew’s Church, 135 Lafayette St.Spring is just around the corner and who isn’t looking forward to longer days, shorter nights and a whiff of fragrance in the air? Come and lose yourself for a while in interpretive images of emerging life and new energy by artists and photographers of the Swampscott Art Association. All you stand to lose are the winter doldrums.The gallery’s hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to noon. Ring the door...

1Mar

By Leigh BlanderNo Comments

Culture, Entertainment, Life Style, Nonprofit corner, Press releases

Don White, friends return to Me&Thee

Award-winning singer/songwriter/comedian Don White will celebrate his North Shore birthday show at Me&Thee Music on Friday, March 3, at 8 p.m., with his son Lawren, Christina Thompson Lively and other special guests. White is returning for the first time since the pandemic. Don White is returning to the Met&Thee COURTESY PHOTO White has been bringing audiences to laughter and tears for more than 30 years. He has released 10 CDs, three live DVDs and two books, including “Memoirs of a C Student.” His latest album is “Live at the Guthrie Center.” White has opened for Arlo Guthrie, Ritchie Havens, Louden Wainwright III and Taj Mahal, and shared bills with David Bromberg, Janis Ian and Lyle Lovett. White has been featured in storytelling festivals around the country, inc...

1Mar

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Marblehead Arts Association unveils several new exhibits in March

The Marblehead Arts Association (MAA), a 100-year-old community arts association, is proud to present several new exhibits at King Hooper Mansion, 8 Hooper St. The exhibits will run March 4 to April 16, with an opening reception on Sunday, March, 5, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.The exhibits include: Through the Student’s Lens Photographs, Ballroom Gallery This exhibit looks at how seven student photographers from five North Shore high schools use photography to present their view of the world around them. Connectedness – Amisha Kashyap Photographs, Larrabee Gallery Amisha Kashyap’s photographs explore the idea of connectedness. She shoots landscapes in New England and in this exhibit all the pictures are from Northbridge, Concord and Minuteman National Park i...