Culture - Marblehead Current

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…

23 Jun

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderArt, 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. Classic car showThursday, June 26, 5 p.m. to dusk Drive up to the Marblehead VFW Classic Car Show. Open to all. 321 West Shore Drive. Jazz at the Arts: Stan Strickland QuartetThursday, June 26, 7 p.m. The Marblehead Arts Association and Gene Arnould present the Stan Strickland Quartet as a part of their Jazz at the Arts concert series. There is a cash…

16 Jun

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderArt, Culture, Recreation

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. Teen DIY: Tie-dye funWednesday, June 18, 3-4:30 p.m. Come to the Abbot Public Library courtyard and tie-dye your choice of a bucket hat or tote bag. This program is for ages 13 and up, with a limit of one dyed item per person. Registration is required. Free. Register at abbotlibrary.org/events/. EveryBody Night Out Pizza Social & DanceFriday, June 20, 5:30- 6:45…

10 Jun

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderArt, Culture, Entertainment, Local News, Nonprofit corner, Recreation

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. Full Moon YogaWednesday, June 11, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Experience the magic of Full Moon Yoga outdoors in the gardens of the historic Jeremiah Lee Mansion, 161 Washington St. The class is held directly under the light of the full moon, with the start time planned to align with sunset. $25 drop-in cost; register at theyogaloftmarblehead.com/sign-up. Pop-up art showFriday-Sunday, June 13-15 Check out…

03 Jun

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderArt, 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. Mad Hatter Tea PartySaturday, June 7, 11 a.m.St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 26 Pleasant St., presents a fanciful tea party for all ages, rain or shine. Come as you are, dress your best or don a costume from Alice in Wonderland. MAA Arts In Bloom: Dueling DesignersSunday, June 8, 2-4:30 p.m. The Marblehead Arts Association Arts in Bloom, patterned after the popular…

27 May

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderArt, Community Resources, Culture, Entertainment, Local News, Marblehead Public Schools

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. Women's History Walking TourThursday, May 29, 7 p.m. The Marblehead Museum’s Women's History Walking Tour returns with some brand new sites and stories. Join Jarrett Zeman for an hour-long tour of downtown Marblehead focused on trailblazing women from the 1860s to the 1920s. You’ll discover the stories of courageous women who helped end slavery, fought for women's rights, saw the world…

19 May

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderArt, 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. Catch the sun: Teens DIYThursday, May 22, 3 p.m. Sign up now to make a suncatcher with North Shore Glass School at the Abbot Library. Whether you're a novice looking to explore a new creative avenue or an experienced artist honing your skills, North Shore Glass School’s dedicated instructors will help you not only learn the techniques but also gain a…

12 May

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

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

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. Playground photo exhibitThrough May Local photographer Larry Dunn is exhibiting his photographs, “The Color of Shapes and Playgrounds” at Stetson Gallery at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead, 28 Mugford St. All are invited. Jeremiah Lee and Slavery in MarbleheadWednesday, May 14, 7 p.m. Marblehead Museum Executive Director Lauren McCormack will discuss colonial Marblehead’s relationship with the trans-Atlantic economy. Using merchant Jeremiah…

02 Apr

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderArt, 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. Country Line Dancing WorkshopSaturday, April 5, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Whether you are looking to hit the dance floor with confidence or just have a fun time, these workshops led by Kate Hoffman are for you! This class breaks down the fundamental steps of line dancing in depth, making it easy for absolute beginners to follow along. Set to classic and today's…

10 Mar

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderCommunity Resources, Culture, Entertainment, Local News, Top Stories

Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming week. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email Current editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org. Spirit NightThursday, March 13, 6-8 p.m. Escape the winter doldrums and warm up with Marblehead Museum’s second annual Spirit Night fundraiser, hosted this year at the Masonic Lodge, 62 Pleasant St. Guests will enjoy a guided tasting of some of the world's best scotch and whiskey, paired with heavy appetizers. Tickets are $85 for museum members and $95 for the public,…