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10 May

BEST BETS: Marblehead events & happenings, May 10-17

Leigh Blander0 CommentsCommunity Resources, Culture, Entertainment, Life Style, Local News, Nonprofit corner, Top Stories, Uncategorized

Welcome to the Marblehead Current’s new feature, Best Bets, spotlighting exciting events and happenings in the coming week. If you want to contribute a listing, please email lblander@marbleheadnews.org. Spring Celebration Presented by Discover Marblehead and the Chamber of Commerce, the Spring Celebration on Saturday, May 13, will feature local artisans, stores and restaurants in locations around town. There will be live music, games and more. For the full schedule of events and locations, click HERE. Film Festival The JCC of the North Shore’s Jewish Film…

04 May

Music magic: Life coach helps kids build confidence through singing

Chris Stevens0 CommentsLife Style, Local News, Top Stories

Molly Williams never thought she could be a musician. The gremlins in her head kept her doubting herself but when the life coach managed to conquer those gremlins and beat back her anxiety, she knew she had a bigger mission than just music. Miss Molly’s Music Magic is a program aimed at helping young girls, ages 9 and up, find their voice, literally, and their confidence through music and live performances. It’s also about learning how to deal with anxiety, facing your gremlins head on…

28 Apr

Blues guitarists return to Me&Thee on May 5

Leigh Blander0 CommentsCommunity Resources, Culture, Life Style, Local News, Nonprofit corner

A night of blues and roots, with a tribute to Bob Dylan, will be featured at Me&Thee Music on Friday, May 5, at 8 p.m., as two of the finest New England blues artists take the stage: Peter Parcek and Danielle Miraglia. New England Music Award winners Danielle Miraglia and Peter Parcek will be featured in a night of blues and roots with a tribute to Bob Dylan at Me&Thee Music on Friday, May 5. Parcek’s unique “soul guitar” style has been compared to Eric…

25 Apr

Bocce is back: May happenings at the Council on Aging

Leigh Blander0 CommentsCommunity Resources, Life Style, Local News, Nonprofit corner, Press releases

All programs are held at the Judy and Gene Jacobi Community Center, 10 Humphrey St., unless otherwise stated. For more information or to RSVP for programs, call 781-631-6225 or email councilonaging@marblehead.org. Lunch at the COA Lunch is offered on Tuesdays at noon for $3. The meals are prepared in the Council on Aging’s commercial kitchen. These lunches are supported by The Friends of the Council on Aging. Grab-n-go lunches Grab-n-go lunches are offered on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at the Council on Aging. Pick-up time…

25 Apr

Y celebrates Healthy Kids Day, invites community

Brian Flynn, LVO YMCA Exec. Dir.0 CommentsCommunity Resources, Life Style, Local News, Press releases

The Y is excited once again to do its part to set kids up for success this summer as it celebrates Healthy Kids Day, a nationwide Y initiative promoting fun-filled activities to celebrate kids being kids. Summer is the perfect time for kids to explore new things, make new friends, unplug from technology while staying active and engaged and the Y is committed to providing the pportunity for kids to kick off their summer with healthy and fun events and activities. Join us Saturday, April…

19 Apr

Food 101: Roasting peppers is the right choice all year

Linda Bassett0 CommentsCulture, Life Style

At the supermarket, spring doesn’t burst as suddenly as crocuses and forsythia. It dawns up slowly. Thick winter vegetables, like parsnips, sweet potatoes, leeks and beets give way to artichokes, snap peas and tiny new potatoes as the days incrementally lengthen. As a cook, my head spins at this time of year deciding whether to squeeze the last flavors out of the old or perk up plates with the new. Fortunately, I count on one vegetable from autumn through winter, spring and summer — bell…

15 Mar

FOOD 101: Beware of the Ides of March

Linda Bassett0 CommentsCulture, Life Style, Local News, Opinion, Top Stories, Viewpoints

The “Ides of March” falls on a Wednesday this year. That’s Shakespearean slang for the 15th. If you remember your high school Latin and literature classes, Julius Caesar ignored a warning to beware of the date. He was stabbed to death by his buddy Brutus and a bunch of Senate cohorts. Caesar’s fate has nothing to do with salad. It’s just a fun excuse to tuck into a great bowl of crunchy greens laced with garlic and anchovies. To be sure you have a handle…

14 Mar

From 10,000 Maniacs to Marblehead: Neilds return to Me&Thee

Will Dowd0 CommentsCulture, Entertainment, Life Style, Local News, Uncategorized

Me&Thee Music continues its 53rd season with a concert by The Nields in their only Greater Boston appearance Friday, March 24. Nerissa and Katryna Nields will be featured at Me&Thee Music on Friday, March 24 in their only Greater Boston appearance. The Nields have appeared in concert with James Taylor, The Band, 10,000 Maniacs and many others. COURTESY PHOTO Sisters Nerissa and Katryna have been making music professionally since 1991. With 20 CDs, major and independent record and publishing deals, performances with The Band, James…

01 Mar

Group art exhibit at the Cloister Gallery

Submitted Content0 CommentsCulture, Life Style, Local News, Religion, Top Stories

The Cloister Gallery will feature a new show entitled “Welcome Spring! Works” by members of the Swampscott Art Association. The exhibit will run from Sunday, March 12 through Sunday April 30. There will be an opening reception for the show on Sunday, March 12 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. The Cloister Gallery at St. Andrew’s Church, 135 Lafayette St.Spring is just around the corner and who isn’t looking forward to longer days, shorter nights and a whiff of fragrance in the air? Come and lose…

01 Mar

Don White, friends return to Me&Thee

Leigh Blander0 CommentsCulture, Entertainment, Life Style, Nonprofit corner, Press releases

Award-winning singer/songwriter/comedian Don White will celebrate his North Shore birthday show at Me&Thee Music on Friday, March 3, at 8 p.m., with his son Lawren, Christina Thompson Lively and other special guests. White is returning for the first time since the pandemic. Don White is returning to the Met&Thee COURTESY PHOTO White has been bringing audiences to laughter and tears for more than 30 years. He has released 10 CDs, three live DVDs and two books, including “Memoirs of a C Student.” His latest album…