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01 Mar

Marblehead Arts Association unveils several new exhibits in March

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The Marblehead Arts Association (MAA), a 100-year-old community arts association, is proud to present several new exhibits at King Hooper Mansion, 8 Hooper St. The exhibits will run March 4 to April 16, with an opening reception on Sunday, March, 5, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.The exhibits include: Through the Student’s Lens Photographs, Ballroom Gallery This exhibit looks at how seven student photographers from five North Shore high schools use photography to present their view of the world around them. Connectedness – Amisha Kashyap Photographs,…

15 Feb

Happenings at the Council on Aging

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

All programs are held at the Judy and Gene Jacobi Community Center, 10 Humphrey St., unless otherwise stated. Questions? Call 781-631-6225 or email councilonaging@marblehead.org. Lunching 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 is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.…

04 Feb

Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead displays Fogle’s playful, eloquent art

Linda Werbner0 CommentsCulture, Entertainment, Life Style, Local News, Nonprofit corner

With its striking black-and-white palette, Jean Fogle's bold and dynamic work, now on display at the Stetson Gallery, defies categorization or labels. The multimedia exhibition showcases several decades of Fogle's vibrant and unconventional acrylics, drawings, collages and ceramics. Stroll into the compact and sunny gallery inside the Unitarian Universalist Church, and your eye is pulled to her diverse and energetic work in various media. On one wall is a large canvas entitled “First Date” with two whimsically “nervous” chairs sitting side by side. Flanking “First…

01 Feb

Find love at the library

Leigh Blander0 CommentsCommunity Resources, Life Style

Abbot Public Library is ready to help you find love this Valentine’s Day. COURTESY PHOTO: YLANITE KOPPENS Stop by the Program Room of Abbot Public Library, 3 Brook Road, on Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to pick your date. Library books of various genres will be wrapped with a short description to help you get acquainted and see if one piques your interest. Take your date straight home or stay for a craft. Light refreshments will be served. This program is…

31 Jan

‘Once Upon a Time’ coming to Marblehead Little Theatre

Will Dowd0 CommentsCommunity Resources, Life Style, Local News, Nonprofit corner

Marblehead Little Theatre, in conjunction with Hello Friends Productions, is excited to bring "Once Upon a Time" to its stage just in time for Valentine's. Hello Friends Productions and its talented group of performers present great night of music and storytelling through music. Featuring incredible voices from all over New England, the evening begins with Broadway classics from past and present. Songs from "Sunset Boulevard," "Legally Blonde," "Hadestown," "Shrek," "Finding Neverland" and "The Scarlet Pimpernel" are just a few of the soaring solos, duets and…

31 Jan

Been there, done that: Paul credits exercise, clean living for longevity

Leigh Blander0 CommentsLife Style, Local News, Top Stories

NAME: Bea Paul AGE: 91 BIRTHPLACE: Boston Bea Paul, center, plays canasta at the JCCNS with friends Beverly Nathan, left, and Arlene Padulsky. CURRENT PHOTO / LEIGH BLANDER How long have you lived in Marblehead? I’ve lived here for over 50 years. I was teaching at the JCC in Lynn and became the director of the early childhood program. When the center moved to Marblehead it was a natural move for me. What is your fondest childhood memory? I grew up in Revere and I…

18 Jan

KITCHEN CALL: Roast chicken, the ultimate comfort food

Linda Bassett0 CommentsLife Style

Roast chicken is the ultimate comfort food. It warms and perfumes the kitchen on a winter afternoon. It radiates golden goodness on a platter. Is anything easier than throwing a whole chicken into the oven and taking it out when the timer sounds? Yet, we seem to have forgotten the art of roasting a chicken. Convinced it's too difficult, messy and time-consuming, we depend on take-out or supermarket rotisserie. So, I did an archival deep dive to discover what scared us off. Linda Bassett COURTESY…

16 Jan

In Marblehead, Me&Thee kicks off winter season

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From the vibrant rhythms of Brazil to a homegrown talent from Marblehead, from the melodies of two young mothers who were rock stars to a father and son birthday performance, Me&Thee Music opens its winter season with a compellingly varied lineup. The schedule kicks off with the warm sounds of Brazilian Jazz and bossa nova by the Teresa Ines Quintet on Friday, Feb. 3, beginning at 8 p.m. The warm Brazilian jazz of the Teresa Ines Quintet opens the winter season at Me&Thee Music on…

02 Dec

Update: Christmas Walk Parade canceled, Santa moving to MHS

Leigh Blander0 CommentsCulture, Entertainment, Life Style, Local News, Marblehead Public Schools, Top Stories

The 51st Marblehead Christmas Walk Parade has been canceled for Saturday, Dec. 3, due to a stormy forecast and will not be rescheduled. Santa and Mrs. Claus will move to Marblehead High School from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., instead of arriving by lobster boat at The Landing. Children will be able to take photos with Santa at the high school. "Unfortunately, we have made the decision to cancel the parade this year due to severe weather conditions forecast for Satrday afternoon," Marblehead Chamber of…

25 Nov

The art of the loom: Local artist keeps ancient craft alive one thread at a time

Chris Stevens0 CommentsLife Style, Local News, Top Stories

Weaving has been called one of the oldest surviving crafts in the world, tracing back to Neolithic times, and one Marblehead artist is working hard to keep that thread of history alive. When she began working at craft fairs, Kari Breed discovered not a lot of people realized weaving is a craft that is still very much in vogue. So, she developed a slide show that she runs during shows to give people a feel for what has been her passion for decades. Breed deftly…