I’ve been trying to focus on one topic for this blog and I can’t. I can’t focus. Then I realized, isn’t that the main topic of our everyday lives? Researchers say that now goldfish have longer concentration than human beings. I’m not surprised. I think we are all struggling to maintain our 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
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
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
Newburyport Screening Room Brings in Award Contenders Winter
Movie buffs will be thrilled that the Newburyport Screening Room is showing three award contenders for Winter 2018. The Shape of Water, Three Billboards, and Call Me By Your Name will be shown in the classic, small box theater on State Street. The venue is a perfect romantic spot with its timeless 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
Sea Festival of Trees Lights Up the Holiday Season
The Fifth Annual -Sea Festival of Trees- will be open to the public from Saturday, November 18, through Sunday, December 3! A 15-day holiday wonderland by the sea, located at the Blue Ocean Event Center on Salisbury Beach. Mark your calendar for a giant maze of sparkling holiday trees, Read More
Yankee Homecoming Concerts in Newburyport
If you are from Newburyport, you probably have strong feelings about the annual Yankee Homecoming festival held every August. It gets crowded. It gets loud. But there are always moments of pure fun. The nightly concerts are one of the highlights of the week, and they appeal to music lovers 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
Slowing Down The Summer in Newburyport
Summer is always a highly anticipated time of year for us New Englanders. After such harsh winters, we passionately look forward to three months of sun and fun. At times, we put so much energy into making every summer the best summer ever -- packing the calendar with places to go and things to Read More