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14 Oct

From folk singers to Jewish vampires: A preview of Jewish Book Month

Leigh BlanderArt, Community Resources, Culture, Local News, Nonprofit corner, Religion

The Jewish Community Center of the North Shore is about to launch its 31st Jewish Book Month Speaker Series. The program dives into Jewish literature and culture with author talks and community events meant to inspire meaningful conversations. The series runs Oct. 16 through Nov. 21, at the JCCNS, with books written by Jewish authors or exploring Jewish themes. The first night will feature journalist Jane Eisner and her book, “Carole King: She Made the Earth Move.” In an interview with the Current, Eisner said…

29 Sep

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderAbbot Public Library, Art, Community Resources, Culture, Entertainment, Local News

Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming days. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email Current Editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org. Author talk: Laurie Fullerton at BYCWednesday, Oct. 1, 7 p.m. The Boston Yacht Club hosts Current sailing reporter Laurie Fullerton who will do a short presentation about her new novel, “Side Launch.” Carol Arnold of the BYC says the public is welcome, and she encourages anyone interested in learning more about BYC membership to come. BYC is located at 1 Front…

23 Sep

MLT’s Barnett receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Leigh BlanderArt, Culture, Local News, Theater

Andrew L. Barnett, Marblehead Little Theatre’s facility manager and technical director, was honored last month with Eastern Massachusetts Association of Community Theatre’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. The award honors individuals whose dedication has had a “profoundly significant impact” on their organization and the field of theater. The MLT Board of Directors nomination of Barnett noted “he has been the heart and soul of MLT for over three decades,” a timeline that began with his sons’ involvement in theater. Andrew Barnett, facility manager and technical director…

16 Sep

The pumpkins are coming; the pumpkins are coming!

Leigh BlanderLocal News, Religion

Four thousand large pumpkins are on their way to the Clifton Lutheran Church in Marblehead right now and will go on sale beginning Saturday afternoon, Sept. 20. An additional 4,000 smaller gourds will also be arriving. They will all be spread on the church’s front lawn at 150 Humphrey St. Clifton Lutheran has partnered with a Navajo reservation in New Mexico for 10 years to purchase pumpkins to support the indigenous people who live there. For the 10th year, Clifton Lutheran Church is bringing in…

16 Sep

Holiday music tradition returns for 45th year; rehearsals start this week

Leigh BlanderEntertainment, Local News, Nonprofit corner, Religion

It’s that time of year again! The Old North Festival Chorus and Orchestra will hold their first rehearsal on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Registration begins at 7 p.m. and rehearsal starts at 7:30 p.m. The 45th annual Festival Chorus Holiday Concerts will be held Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. at Old North Church, 35 Washington St. Rehearsals will happen every Wednesday, 7:30-9 p.m. until the concerts. (Rehearsals may run longer closer to the concert dates.) Musical selections for the Holiday…

08 Sep

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderArt, Culture, Entertainment, Local News, Top Stories

Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming days. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email Current Editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org. Company 2 Heroes 5KSaturday, Sept. 13, 9 a.m. The VFW, 321 West Shore Drive, is hosting its second Company 2 Heroes 5K walk/race/ruck to raise money for the nonprofit that provides free service dog training to veterans. Learn more at https://loom.ly/3xCqMW4. The VFW’s Bunker Bar will be rocking with the Guy Ford Band that night at 7 p.m. Scogs Street FestSaturday,…

11 Aug

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderAbbot Public Library, Art, Culture, Entertainment, Top Stories

Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming days. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email Current Editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org. The Oyster AffairWednesday, Aug. 13, 6-8 p.m. Check out the first Shubie’s Social Club event. They’ll be shucking fresh oysters live on the spot at the Shubie’s Oyster Cart on the patio. Plus, they’ll have a curated bottle wine list available for purchase of bubbles, white, rosé and non-alc options, too. And you can always go inside and pick out your…

21 Jul

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderAbbot Public Library, Art, Culture, Entertainment, Local News

Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming days. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email Current Editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org. Jazz at the ArtsThursday, July 24, 7 p.m.The Marblehead Arts Association, Gene Arnould and Berklee College Professor Tim Ray present a special performance by Berklee College of Music students and recent graduates as a part of the Jazz at the Arts concert series. 8 Hooper St. Tickets are $35. For more info, visit marbleheadarts.org. Name that gemSaturday, July 26, 11 a.m.-5…

10 Jul

ICYMI: Festival & Fourth reflections

Georgia MarshallArt, Culture, Entertainment, Local News

This year’s Fourth of July celebration was one to remember. From dancing aliens and magicians to the annual afternoon lobster luncheon and fireworks at Crocker Park, there was fun to be had by all who celebrated. The Marblehead Festival of Arts draws in people of all ages and backgrounds — and everyone has a story. We asked festival-goers what brings them here, what keeps them coming back and what this day means to them. Here’s what they had to say. CURRENT PHOTOS / GEORGIA MARSHALL…

30 Jun

CURRENT EVENTS: Beyond the Arts Festival edition

Leigh BlanderArt, Culture, Entertainment, Local News, Recreation, Theater

Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming days. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email Current Editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org. Cardboard creationsThursday, July 3, 2-4 p.m. Join Willie Shaker Gallery and MacRae’s for this cardboard workshop. Design and make creatures to wear and parade (just in time for the Horribles Parade, see below). All ages are welcome. Workshop location is MacRae’s, 108 Washington St. $30. Red Sky NightThursday, July 3, 6-10 p.m. Pleon Yacht Club is hosting its annual Red Sky…