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CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets
20 Feb

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderAbbot Public Library, Art, Culture, Entertainment, Theater, 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. ‘Little Women: The Broadway Musical’Friday, Feb. 21- Sunday, Feb. 23 Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, “Little Women” follows the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Marblehead Little Theatre presents the Broadway version, which debuted 20 years ago. For more info and tickets, visit mltlive.org. The Dirty FloorboardsSaturday, Feb. 22, 8:30 p.m.  Come to The Beacon Restaurant, 123…
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CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets
10 Feb

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderAbbot Public Library, Art, Culture, Local News, 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. Protect yourself from cybercrimeWednesday, Feb. 12, 7-8:30 p.m. Everyone knows a story of someone who was scammed online and lost money. Today, cybercriminals are getting more sophisticated using better technologies. This presentation will teach you how to identify malicious calls, emails and text messages and avoid being scammed. Q&A to follow the presentation. This is a free and open event at…
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Marblehead Cultural Council grants to support more than a dozen events, programs
20 Jan

Marblehead Cultural Council grants to support more than a dozen events, programs

Leigh BlanderArt, Community Resources, Culture, Local News
The Marblehead Cultural Council has announced the recipients of its 2025 grants totaling $8,604. It is part of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, which distributes about $7.5 million in grants each year. “Our 11-member council enjoyed reviewing 29 broad and varied applications from members of our local arts and culture community,” said Marblehead Cultural Council President Jennifer Uhl. “We are pleased to announce that we have awarded 13 inspiration grants to enliven, enrich and deepen Marblehead’s creative arts scene throughout 2025.” Marblehead singer Matt Arnold received…
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CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets
20 Jan

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderArt, Culture, Food, 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. Rock out to True NorthThursday, Jan. 23, 7-9 p.m. Come out to The Landing Restaurant for live music in the old pub. Local band True North is performing. *** Improve your emotional fitnessSaturday, Jan. 25, 1 p.m. Start the new year with positivity with Shaun Zetlin of Zetlin Fitness at Abbot Library. Learn how fitness can help treat anxiety, depression, stress…
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CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets
07 Jan

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderAbbot Public Library, Art, Culture, Gaming, Local News, Sailing
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. Designing for the America’s Cup Team Wednesday, Jan. 8, 7-8:30 p.m. Recently back from 2024 America's Cup races, JB Braun and his wife, Kelley, will discuss what goes into designing America Cup sails, having designed for several winning teams. The program is free and open to all. Marblehead Yacht Club, 4 Cliff St. RSVP at marbleheadyc.org. Dungeons & Dragons character creation workshopWednesday, Jan.…
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Marblehead celebrates Hanukkah early with menorah lighting
17 Dec

Marblehead celebrates Hanukkah early with menorah lighting

Leigh BlanderCulture, Religion, Top Stories
More than 100 people gathered Dec. 17 for Marblehead’s second annual community menorah lighting. Sarah Freudenberger, who lives in Marblehead and is a cantor at Congregation Shirat Hayam in Swampscott, organized the event. The menorah is located on the lawn of National Grand Bank on Pleasant Street.  https://videopress.com/v/HoIZAjfL?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true A chorus of children and adults sing Hanukkah songs at Marblehead's community menorah lighting on Dec. 17. CURRENT VIDEO /LEIGH BLANDER Freudenberger led a chorus of children and adults in several Hanukkah songs, including “Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel.”…
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CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets
16 Dec

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderAbbot Public Library, Culture, Religion, 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.  Community menorah lightingTuesday, Dec. 17, 6 p.m. Marblehead will celebrate Hanukkah at a community menorah lighting outside National Grand Bank, 91 Pleasant St. Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, runs eight nights. This year, it begins Dec. 25. Tuesday's celebration will include singing and Hanukkah treats. Snowy Scapes & Celebrations: The Artist’s HolidayWednesday, Dec. 18, 7-8 p.m. Join this virtual presentation on the variety…
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CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets
02 Dec

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. Christmas Walk funThursday, Dec. 5-Sunday, Dec. 8 The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce kicks off its 53rd Christmas Walk. Here’s a quick look at some of the activities: Thursday, Dec. 5: Holiday shopping preview night Friday, Dec. 6: Christmas tree lighting across from National Grand. Live music begins at 5:30 p.m., and the tree is lit at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7,…
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CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets
26 Nov

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderArt, Community Resources, 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. Music & Giving NightSaturday, Nov. 30, 6-11 p.m. The Marblehead Counseling Center and Gerry 5 present Music & Giving Night at Gerry 5. Come support a great cause and enjoy lively local music with local favorite Guy Ford Band — an eclectic acoustic rock ensemble including Guy Ford, Daniel Rowe, Brian Wheeler, Jack O’Soro, Dave Gagnon and Jeff Ford. The evening…
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CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets
19 Nov

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderArt, Culture, 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. Patty Larkin at Me&TheeFriday, Nov. 22, 8 p.m. Me&Thee Music will wrap up its fall season with one of New England’s most well-known acoustic performers, Patty Larkin. The guitar-driven singer-songwriter has been performing for more than 30 years and is out with her 14th album, “Bird in a Cage.” Tickets are $35 for adults, $10 for students. meandthee.org Harbor HolidaysFriday, Nov.…
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