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14 Oct

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

Saoirse StallingsArt, 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…

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…

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…

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.”…

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…

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…

01 Oct

JCC preschoolers welcome in the Jewish new year

Leigh BlanderLocal News, Religion

Preschoolers at the JCC in Marblehead celebrated the Jewish New Year on the playground today. Rosh Hashanah starts Wednesday at sundown. On Tuesday, Temple Emanu-El Rabbi Jenn Mangold spent time with the J’s littlest members, singing songs and blowing the traditional shofar (ram's horn) to welcome in the new year. CURRENT PHOTOS / LEIGH BLANDER

13 May

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh Blander0 CommentsCommunity Resources, Culture, Entertainment, Local News, Nonprofit corner, 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. Jazz at the Arts with Akiko AokiThursday, May 16, 7 p.m. The Marblehead Arts Association and Gene Arnould present Jazz at the Arts, a concert series at the Marblehead Arts Association featuring Akiko Aoki. The singer, voice instructor and Japanese teacher is known for her “jazzy phrasing and pitch control,” according to the MAA. For more info or to buy tickets,…

29 Apr

Current Events: Carnival tops Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh Blander0 CommentsCommunity Resources, Culture, Entertainment, Environment, Local News, Recreation, 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. Devereux Beach CarnivalMay 2-5 The Marblehead High junior class is hosting its annual Devereux Beach Carnival. The hours are: Thursday, May 2, 6-10 p.m.; Friday, May 3, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, May 4, 1-10 p.m.; and Sunday May 5, 1-6 p.m. The carnival features rides, games and food. Cash and credit are accepted. ‘The Most Epic Birthday Party Ever’Four performances May 3-5…