The first author reading of the year in Newburyport is timed perfectly with many New Year's resolutions. Prioritizing what matters. Jabberwocky Bookstore is delighted to celebrate with Cheryl Richardson the publication of her latest book - Waking Up In Winter: In Search of What Really Matters at Read More
Visiting Our New World Trade Center and Its Memorial
If you visit Manhattan this year be sure to stop at One World Trade Center (also 1 WTC), and the Freedom Memorial. It is important both to remember, and to educate future generations of the horrors of war, and the ongoing quest for peace. One WTC refers to the primary building of the new World Read More
17th Annual Newburyport Kitchen Tour
The 17th Annual Newburyport Kitchen Tour will showcase some of the City's most admirable culinary temples. Our kitchens have been transformed in the last twenty years from a place of drudgery into a true heart of the home. Practically speaking, it is one of the best areas to invest money into Read More
Tall Ships Sail Into Newburyport and Boston for 2017
Three tall ships will sail into Newburyport harbor during Maritime Days on May 24-29. They will dock for five days on the waterfront right behind the Custom House Maritime Museum, at 25 Water St. The ships will be the highlight of the museum’s popular annual event. Last May, the tall ship El Read More
Mass School of Law 11th Annual Animal Rights Day
On Saturday, April 15, the Massachusetts School of Law in Andover celebrated their 11th annual Animal Rights Day. The event is typically held prior to Easter, with a mascot Easter Bunny celebration in the school library for local children. Business owners, non-profits, and vendors, all concerned Read More
Spring Tours at Parker River Wild Refuge Newburyport
Earth Day is in April 22 ! Special EARTH DAY Eve Film Screening: Rachel Carson Friday, April 21st, 7 – 9pm Featuring the voice of Mary-Louise Parker as the influential writer and scientist Rachel Carson. An intimate portrait of the woman whose groundbreaking books Read More
Film Fest Shorts in Newburyport Brighten April
The 2017 Earth Port Film Festival will be on Sunday, April 23, 6pm, at the Firehouse theater in beautiful Newburyport. The festival, now in it’s 6th year, screens short films that tell engaging and inspiring stories of people and communities around the world taking action to address the Read More
NBPT Literary Festival
NBPT Literary Festival is on April 28/29, 2017 We are proud to announce our 2017 honoree, Jeff Kinney FULL SCHEDULE TBA Born on February 19, 1971, Jeff Kinney is an American writer whose talents are not limited to writing alone. He is also a cartoonist, producer and game designer in addition Read More
Firehouse Theater Events for March/April
Love/Sick - March 23-April 2 by John Cariani A Firehouse Production. From the writer of “Almost, Maine” comes a collection of nine slighty twisted and completely hilarious vignettes about the pain and joy that comes with being in love. “A whimsical romantic comedy. In the nine vignettes Read More
Newburyport’s Wildlife Refuge Offers Guided Tours This Winter
Behind the Scenes Refuge Tour of Parker River NWR --------------------------- Join a refuge ranger for a behind the scenes tour of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Tours will be conducted via refuge van, with several brief “drive by” stops along the way. The tour Read More