Entertainment - Marblehead Current

29 Jan

Me&Thee Music announces upcoming winter/spring shows

Leigh BlanderArt, Culture, Entertainment, Top Stories

Me&Thee Music will continue its Friday night live music tradition Feb. 6 with the hot jazz sounds of Brazil by Teresa Inês and her quartet. Inês’ music draws from a wide range of Brazilian styles, bridging cultures and genres including acoustic fusion, MPB (Música Popular Brasileira), bossa nova, samba and baião. Her new group features some of the Boston area’s finest jazz musicians: Fernando Brandão on flutes, Maxim Lubarsky on piano, Fernando Huergo on bass and Steve Langone on drums. Music begins at 8 p.m.…

27 Jan

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderArt, Education, Entertainment, Local History, Local News, Nonprofit corner

Current Events spotlights notable happenings around town in the coming week. To submit a listing, email Current Editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org. ’90s Karaoke NightFriday, Jan. 30, 6-8 p.m. Join Marblehead Charter for a ’90s-themed Karaoke Night. This is a free, all-ages community event. Sing your favorite ’90s hits, dress in your best throwback style, and enjoy a fun evening with friends and family. Food and sweet treats will be available for purchase. This night is part of MCCPS’ 30th anniversary celebration. RSVP at https://bit.ly/4qSa6mh.…

21 Jan

Local bands strike a chord with hometown crowds

Bella TravagliniArt, Entertainment, Top Stories

There’s something of an allure for Marbleheaders when local bands perform in town, said Robert Simonelli, co-owner and manager of The Landing Restaurant located on the harbor front. “We have a packed house when we choose the local bands,” he said of gigs that take place every Thursday night, drawing 90–100 revelers. “They have a devotion.” Turns out that there are several bands that play locally whose members are either all from town or have at least a couple of guys who live in Marblehead.…

16 Jan

Auld acquaintance not forgot at Marblehead’s Burns Night

Kris OlsonEntertainment, Top Stories

The sound of the bagpipes and the smell of haggis filled the air at The Landing Restaurant on Thursday for the annual Burns Night celebration hosted by Rhod Sharp and his wife, Vicki Staveacre. A tradition dating back to 1801, Burns suppers celebrate the life and poetry of Robert Burns, the prolific national poet of Scotland best known as the author of “Auld Lang Syne.” From left, Vicki Staveacre, Rhod Sharp, Shauna Martin, Jeremy Bell and Julianne Gearhart at the Burns supper at The Landing…

13 Jan

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderArt, Culture, Entertainment, Environment, Theater, Top Stories

Current Events spotlights notable happenings around town in the coming week. To submit a listing, email Current Editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org. Festival logo reveal partyTuesday, Jan. 20, 6 p.m.The 2026 Marblehead Festival of Arts season kicks off with its annual logo reveal party at The Landing Restaurant. Celebrate by reserving dinner at 6 p.m. Guests should note they are attending the MFoA Logo Reveal Party when booking online or by calling 781-639-1266.Fifteen percent of the evening’s proceeds will be donated to the Marblehead Festival…

08 Jan

Marblehead Cultural Council announces winners of 2026 grants

Leigh BlanderArt, Community Resources, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Local History, Local News

The Marblehead Cultural Council has awarded grants for 2026, including funding for live music, historical performances and programming, art installations, and workshops. “Our council enjoyed reviewing 20 broad and varied applications from members of our local arts and culture community,” said MCC Chair Jeanie Stahl. “We are pleased to announce that we have awarded nine inspirational grants to enliven, enrich and deepen Marblehead’s creative arts scene throughout 2026.” The MCC places an emphasis on new, emerging and established artists and programs in local venues, as…

01 Jan

Turning the page to 2026: Resolutions from across Marblehead

Leigh BlanderAbbot Public Library, Art, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Food, Linda Bassett, Marblehead Public Schools, Public safety, Top Stories

The holiday celebrations may be over, but the spirit of renewal is just beginning in Marblehead. As 2026 unfolds, the Current spoke with town leaders, educators, artists and community members about the resolutions guiding their work, families and passions in the year ahead. Here’s a sampling of responses we received. Cynda Rohmer, Marblehead Arts Festival presidentDo you have any resolutions related to the Arts Festival? Stay organized! Advertise and talk up the new events in 2026. How about for yourself? Get back to the gym…

27 Dec

Check it out: Marblehead’s most-read books of 2025

Cheryl ByrneAbbot Public Library, Entertainment, Top Stories

The end of the year brings no shortage of lists — best of, most memorable, even worst. Among the most anticipated are the book lists highlighting what readers loved (or didn’t) over the past 12 months. Two of Marblehead’s most book-friendly spots — Abbot Public Library and Saltwater Books — shared what readers were drawn to in 2025. Abbot Public Library Director Kimberly Grad offered insight into the community’s reading preferences, sharing the library’s most popular titles across age groups. Children Three titles from Dav…

23 Dec

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

Leigh BlanderAbbot Public Library, Art, 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. Guy Ford Band for DAVSaturday, Dec. 27, 7 p.m. Come rock out to the Guy Ford Band in The Bunker at the VFW, 321 West Shore Drive. The show benefits the Disabled American Veterans of Massachusetts. Open to all. New Year’s Day Resolution Bracelet WorkshopThursday, Jan. 1, sessions run 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Kick off New Year’s Day with creativity and purpose…

17 Dec

For nearly four decades, van Kalken has set Marblehead’s holiday tone

Julie FlynnCulture, Entertainment, Local News

At a recent performance, you could hear a pin drop when Maria van Kalken raised her hand, motioning to the chorus. For more than 37 seasons, van Kalken, director of the Old North Festival Chorus and minister of music at Old North Church, has led the Old North Festival Chorus and Orchestra holiday concerts. On Dec. 6 and 7, the much anticipated 45th annual holiday concerts did not disappoint. The Festival Chorus draws from the church’s senior choir and singers across the community. The first…