We are extremely lucky in Greater Newburyport in many ways, but especially to have wonderful local farms a stone throw away from this area. Top contenders include Cider Hill in Amesbury, Russell Orchard in Ipswich, and Tendercrop in Newbury (also Wenham and Dover, NH.) Apple picking, as wells Read More
February at the Firehouse See Kissed and Oscar Shorts
Enjoy a special show at the Firehouse theater on Friday, February 21, at 8pm. Reminiscent of Eat-Pray-Love this is a crowd pleaser for those on the rebound or those looking for a good come-back story! Can't wait to see this with a friend. Good & Kissed, written and performed by Miranda Read More
No Better Spot Than Newburyport For Valentines Day
Top of the Hub? Capital Grille? No. Nothing compares to a night in Newburyport for Valentine's Day. Take a walk on Plum Island and see a Snowy Owl or other mighty raptor. Stroll on the boardwalk and watch the tide go out to the sea. Watch a romantic movie at the Screening Room or the Firehouse Read More
Will You Celebrate New Years Eve in Greater Newburyport Portsmouth or Boston
Whether you plan to celebrate 2020 at home, in Newburyport, or in its outskirts ... be sure to welcome the new year in style! There are some great options in our area, whether you are celebrating in front of your fireplace or driving (taking the train?) to Newburyport, Portsmouth or Boston. Plan Read More
Firehouse Photography Exhibit Showcases Natural Beauty
Through his photography, Ron Wybranowski seeks to emphasize the importance of taking time to enjoy the serenity and natural beauty of one's surroundings. ON EXHIBIT: Oct 9-Nov 3, 2019; ARTIST'S RECEPTION: Sunday, October 20th, 2:00-4:00 PM. Ron grew up in Grand Rapids, MI, just two blocks away Read More
Great Films This Year at the Newburyport Documentary Film Festival
Learn something new; feel something new. Save the dates for the documentary film festival; September 13-15 in photogenic and curious Newburyport. The Newburyport Documentary Film Festival (NDF) is a well attended regional even held every September. The nonprofit also runs programs during the Read More
Summer Day-Tripping In and Around Newburyport
You’ve asked for it, and it’s finally arrived. Summer has come to Newburyport! As such, here’s a quick cheat sheet for how to make the best of summer in and around town. It simply does not get much better than.... Summer In Newburyport: EATS: Go to David's Fish or Tendercrop, then to Read More
Art Shanties To Start June 15 through Summer in Newburyport
The Newburyport Arts & Culture Shanty Program starts Saturday, June 15. This unique cultural experience will run through early October, housing rotating crews of artists and craftspeople in five saltboxes, said John Moynihan, executive director of the Firehouse Center for the Read More
Museum of Science in Boston Presents Nasa Exhibit this Summer
At the Museum of Science in Boston see the exhibit: Space: An Out-of-Gravity Experience. The member preview is June 23, and the temporary exhibit will be open through the summer. The Museum's newest temporary exhibition, takes you as close to space as you can get without leaving Earth! This 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