Visitors to the Tannery in Newburyport are in for a special treat February 14-17 and February 22-24. In Simon Reade's adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's novel, (he also the author of War Horse), a teenage German girl, Elizabeth, is forced to leave Dresden with her mother when the RAF bomb their city. Read More
Newburyport Firehouse Theater Art Exhibit Highlights “The Water’s Edge”
Susan Ellis presents "At the Water's Edge", exhibiting at the Firehouse from July 18, 2018 –August 12; artist reception July 21, 3-5pm. This series will show pastel paintings inspired by both the harsh reality, and the beauty of the life of clam diggers on the North Shore’s mud flats. About Read More
Newburyport Garden Tour Will Stir and Surprise
"We must cultivate our own garden..." Voltaire The 39th annual Newburyport Garden Tour will be held on June 9 and 10, from 10-4pm. The Museum of Old Newbury's annual tour marks the beginning of summer in Newburyport. Spend the weekend exploring some of the area's loveliest private gardens, Read More
Plum Island Lighthouse Offers Summer Tours
Friends of PI Light are offering tours of the small but sturdy lighthouse at the north end of Plum Island this summer. They will be held monthly will guides. Learn all about the history of Plum Island lighthouses which have guarded the Merrimack River entrance to the sea since 1788. Tours and Read More
Great Pairings April Showers and Screening Room Indie Films
There are few better date nights in the world than dinner in beautiful Newburyport, and a short walk to the historic Screening Room movie theater. The Screening Room on State Street finds the best independent films to appeal to those who like to stimulate new ideas and new conversations about the Read More
Jabberwocky Bookstore Brings in Two Great Events for March
On Friday, March 30, Jabberwocky at the Tannery will present a book signing event for "The Heavens Might Crack: The Death and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Local residant and prominent historian, Jason Sokol will speak about his latest book on the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Read More
Sculptor Recalls the Birth of Newburyport’s Swan Fountain on the Bartlett Mall
About the Newburyport Swan Fountain by Artist Jeffrey Briggs In February of 1986, an ice storm of note hit Newburyport. The Bartlet Mall "Swan Fountain" collapsed and was damaged beyond repair. I was commission to provide a new sculpture. But first, a little history about the Pond on Bartlett Read More
2017 Newburyport Holiday Home Tour
Need a little shot of Christmas spirit? The 24th annual Newburyport Holiday House Tour will take place on Saturday, December 9th, from 10-4pm! The tour will include an exciting collection of private homes and unique community treasures reflecting four centuries of greater Newburyport's cultural Read More
Firehouse Heats Up 2017 in Newburyport
WARREN MILLER, Here there and everywhere TICKETS: $13.00 Adults $10.00 Members, Students, Seniors......Two Screenings Saturday, January 7, 2017; 3:00pm and 7:00pm It’s been 67 years since ski-film pioneer Warren Miller first picked up a camera to capture the wonder, adventure, humor, and Read More
Actors Studio Newburyport Celebrates the Season
All the World's a Stage....and the Actor's Studio in Newburyport can help you find your authentic voice. Politician, businesswoman, nonprofit lead. Public Speaking can be daunting but it is essential to getting out a clear, coherent message that others can relate to. Even if you have no interest in Read More