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neWburyportYankee Homecoming shines the light on ‘A Hidden Jewel’ ....................................4City will celebrate Coast Guard honor Aug. 4..............................................................8Explore Port’s maritime past at Custom House .........................................10Maudslay Arts Center celebrates 20th season ............................................................15Family entertainment abounds at Theater in the Open ..............................16Drama, comedy and music fills Firehouse this summer .............................18Other summer events in Newburyport .....22birding on plum islandParker River Refuge is home to birds, reptiles and more .......................................24Spend the summer outdoors with Audu-bon Center .......................................25plum island beaChPlum Island beaches a summertime delight ...............................29salisbury beaChNumerous artists will play at Blue Ocean this summer......................32Free music, art and fireworks return to Salisbury Beach ......................................34boating/kayaking/fishingBoating, fishing options aplenty in region ........................................................36amesburyAmesbury Days a summer tradition .....39Carriage Festival celebrates town history .................................................42Sports Park will try to break musical chairs record ................................................43Whittier Home offers tea parties, tours ...............................................................43seabrookHave old-fashioned fun at Seabrook’s summer celebration...................................44portsmouthDowntown Portsmouth bustles with summer festivals, concerts .....................46Portsmouth Music Hall ramps up summer programs ...................48hampton beaChSeafood, sand and fireworks are a draw at Hampton Beach ......................................50Ballroom brings rockers, comedians, country stars to Hampton ........................52What to do & see..........................................................................54maps..........................................................................60

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NEWBURYPORT — For those who live in and around the Clip-per City, nothing is more certain than Yankee Homecoming.

It’s a certainty that each sum-mer as July turns into August, food vendors will set up in Market Square, shops will host sidewalk sales along State and Pleasant streets, and crowds will descend upon Market Land-ing Park during the summertime festival to listen to concerts on the waterfront.

This year will be no exception.Salisbury’s Dave Chretien

is serving as the chairman of the 55th annual Yankee

Homecoming. He has chosen as theme of “A Hidden Jewel.” A Salisbury native, Chretien says he’s witnessed Newburyport’s urban renewal firsthand.

“The wonderful shops, restau-rants for every taste, the archi-tecture and history, gorgeous views, the boats and locals mix-ing with our many visitors; a colorful blend of all that makes Newburyport a true ‘hidden jewel,’” he wrote on the Yankee Homecoming website.

The eight day celebration kicks off July 29 and runs through Aug. 5.

Many staples of the longtime

festival will return this year, including the kids’ talent show-case, the craft fair in Market Square, the Bed Race, the Senior King and Queen coronation and Family Day at Maudslay. Several events added in recent years are also returning, including the heritage tours, the Youth Service awards, Brewfest and the High School Battle of the Bands.

Yankee Homecoming will kick off with Old Fashioned Sunday on July 29, which consists of fun family activities from yesteryear. The festivities go all day from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bartlet Mall. Visitors can enjoy a pet show, the

Roaming Railroad around the Frog Pond, an antique car show, fly fishing demonstration, canoe tilt, boat rides, pony rides and children’s games.

The downtown entertainment series will be packed with per-formers as various bands, musi-cal acts and demonstrations take their turns on the waterfront stage, at the Inn Street pedestrian mall and in Market Square.

The Lions Club Yankee Home-coming Road Race, 5K and 10-mile, is set for Tuesday, July 31.

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JIM VAIkNORAS/Staff photoMatt Johnson carries the flag for the Nutmeg Volunteers as they march in the Yankee Homecoming Parade last year.

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up the night sky on Saturday, Aug. 4, at 9:15 p.m. The display is launched from Cashman Park.

The celebration will conclude on Sunday, Aug. 5, when the Yankee

Homecoming parade makes its way down High Street, complete with bands, floats and many marchers. The parade raises money for the Jimmy Fund.

Newburyport’s Pamela Rankin will serve as this year’s Town Crier, an honorary title bestowed

on a person who is able to raise the most money for the parade. The Town Crier leads the parade and chooses the band that fol-lows behind. She will also judge the floats and is invited to sit at the reviewing stand. Rankin has said she welcomes the chance

to support the Jimmy Fund, which benefits cancer research. She lost her son Mark in 2003 to melanoma.

To view a complete schedule of events for the weeklong cel-ebration, visit http://yankee-homecoming.com/.

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The city will celebrate its designation as a Coast Guard City this summer on Saturday, Aug. 4, the birthday of the U.S. Coast Guard.

The ceremony will occur during the city’s Coast Guard Weekend, Aug. 3 through Aug. 5, which is part of Newbury-port’s Yankee Homecoming festivities.

While plans are currently being finalized, organizers expect to hold a formal ceremony, followed by a party or ball.

The Coast Guard gives this recognition to cities that make its members assigned to work in the city feel at home and welcome, and who make an effort to acknowledge the work of the Coast Guard in the community.

Earlier this year, Newburyport joined 13 other com-munities across the country with this designation. Newburyport was the birthplace of the Coast Guard in 1791.

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Norm Hansen, assistant curator of the Custom House Maritime Museum, left, and curator Caroleann McPherson hang paintings from different artists depicting the life of the US Coast Guard for an exhibit for Yankee Homecoming.

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NEWBURYPORT — The Custom House Maritime Museum in down-town Newburyport opens full time for the season in May. Offering a variety of exhibits and programs for all ages, it will be open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday and holiday Mondays from noon to 4 p.m.

The museum is divided into several galleries in order to help visitors gain a deeper under-standing of Newburyport’s mari-time past.

The Moseley Gallery contains the Hall of Ships. The gallery has a collection of model clipper ships, including the famous Dread-nought. Built in Newburyport, it was the fastest ship of its time.

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features their “office equip-ment,” unique artifacts from far-away voyages and a remark-able portrait collection of early Newburyport sea captains.

The Brown Gallery holds the muse-um’s collection of shipwreck and salvage items.

The Bushee Gallery houses the museum’s changing exhibits.

In the Baker Gallery, a diorama of the Currier shipyard trans-ports you to the 19th century Newburyport shipyard that built more ships than any other U.S. shipyard of that time.

In the Coast Guard Room, visitors will find models of Coast Guard ships, historical artwork and pho-tographs of the Coast Guard.

The Marquand Library tells the

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The exhibit will be open to help celebrate the proclamation of Newburyport, the birthplace of the Coast Guard, as a Coast Guard City on Aug. 4.

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From 4 to 6 p.m., the Custom House Maritime Museum will host the opening of the 2012 Chamber Music Festival. The program will include a lecture and panel discussion.

An open rehearsal for the fes-tival will run on Aug. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2:30 to 5 p.m.

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NEWBURYPORT — Whether you’re sitting under the stars, or lounging on a blanket on a Sunday afternoon, the Maudslay Arts Center Summer Concert Series is an entertaining experience.

Now in its 20th season, the Arts Center’s schedule will offer something for all types of music fans. Jazz aficionados can take in concerts by Rebecca Parris and Grace Kelly, there’s award-winning country with Don Campbell, foot-stompin’ New Orleans jazz with the New Black Eagle Jazz Band and much more.

The Saturday concert series includes: Rebecca Parris, July 7; Grace Kelly, July 14; The Don Campbell Band, July 21; The New Black Eagles Jazz Band, July 28; Shirim Klexmer (Jewish Jazz), Aug. 11; Joe Lilly & The Mystix, Aug. 18; and the Spinney Broth-ers, Aug. 25.

Concerts begin at 7 p.m., and the gates open an hour earlier. Patio seating is $20; lawn seating (bring your own chairs or blan-kets) $18. Children 12 and under free.

The Sunday afternoon concerts will include a Celtic afternoon with the Bracken Dance Studio on Aug. 12 and The Paul Broadnax Quintet on Aug. 26. The performances begin

at 2 p.m. and the gates open an hour earlier. General admission is $10; children 12 and under are free.

The Maudslay Arts Center is located at 95 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport. Concerts are held rain or shine. In the case of inclem-ent weather, shows will be held inside at the Maudslay Arts Center concert barn.

Concert-goers are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner. Desserts such as seasonal cobblers, brownies and local ice cream, and beverages may be purchased during intermission.

To purchase tickets online — major credit cards accepted — or for further information about the performers, visit the MAC web-site at www.maudslayartscenter.org. Tick-ets also may be purchased at the gate or by calling to reserve at 978-499-0050.

The series is supported with gener-ous donations and grants from The Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank, The Provident Bank, Institution for Sav-ings, Massachusetts Department of Con-servation and Recreation and dedicated volunteers and patrons.

For a complete listing of performances, visit our website www.maudslayartscenter.org.

Celebrate Whittier with ‘blooming of the laurels’

The arts center will also honor poet John Greenleaf Whittier with a “Blooming of the Laurels” on Sunday, June 24, from 2 to 5 p.m. The fundraiser and auction is hosted by the Whittier Home Museum in Amesbury and the Amesbury Public Library in conjunction with their townwide project, “On the Same Page.”

A 19th century poet, Whittier was an ardent and outspoken abolitionist, human-itarian and legislator. He loved to gather with friends and share poems, music and food.

Charlie Cullen, CEO of the Provident Bank, will serve as the master of ceremonies and auctioneer. Items up for auction have been donated by local businesses and individuals. To see a list of items, visit http://www.whit-tierhome.org.

Tickets are $25. Checks payable to WHA, and can be mailed to Whittier Home Associa-tion, PO Box 632, Amesbury, MA 01913, or call 978-388-1337.

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NEWBURYPORT — Circus Smirkus will once again entertain in the Greater Newburyport area.

The outdoor theater group Theater in the Open will host the traveling youth circus in August at Manter Field in Byfield. Circus Smirkus, which is based in Ver-mont, is celebrating its 25th anni-versary Big Top Tour this summer. Each year, a group of youth troup-ers travels throughout New Eng-land to perform for audiences. The show, “Topsy Turvy Time Travel,” will feature acrobats, aerialists, jug-glers and clowns.

They will stop in Byfield on Aug. 3, with shows at 2 and 7 p.m., and Aug. 4, with performances at 12:30 and 5:30 p.m. The circus troupe used to visit the area frequently in the past as a fundraiser for the theater troupe, based at Maudslay State Park.

Admission is $17 for children, $21 for adults. Tickets will be available soon and payable by cash or check at Eureka Toys at The Tannery in Newburyport or by credit card via 1-877-SMIRKUS or at smirkus.org.

Two years ago, Theater in the Open chose to begin offering their shows for free. The troupe performs outdoors in Maudslay State Park throughout the spring, summer and fall.

Family Hour in the Open will begin in May and run through Sep-tember. At 11 a.m. on the third Sat-urday of the month at the park, the group will offer storytelling, song and dance, fairy-tale theater and a group activity, all for free.

Each weekend from June 2 to June 24 at 2 p.m., Theater in the Open will perform “Little Red Robin Hood: A Merry Manly Panto!”

The company is also trying something new this year and eliminating their fall show for an extended summer performance. The troupe is working with direc-tor Stephen Haley to create a per-formance using T.S. Eliot’s “The Waste Land.”

Similar to their rendition of “The Flies” last summer, they are taking the text and rewriting it for their audience.

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29 and Aug. 11 to 19, the troupe will perform “The Waste Land” at 4 p.m. at Maudslay.

Theater in the Open will also hold their annual fall fundraiser, “Maud-slay is Haunted,” and a Christmas show. The actors are taking a break from staging “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” and will perform “A Christmas Carol Panto: Little Red & Lincoln Green.”

“Maudslay is Haunted” is set for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 20 and 21. Gates are open from 2 to 4 p.m.

Join a cast of all ages for a one-hour walk through eerie vignettes, spooky sketches and haunting scenes. This is a family event intended for all ages. Admission is $5. Children 3 and under are free.

For all Theater in the Open performances at Maudslay, allow for a brief walk from the parking lot and follow the Theater in the Open flags. Parking in the Maud-slay State Park lot is $2.

For more information on the performances, visit http://www.theaterintheopen.org/ and click on “current season.”

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The Newburyport Chamber Music Festival is Aug. 11 through Aug. 18.

Most events are free. Tickets for the concerts are $25. Call 978-463-9776 or visit www.Newbury-portChamberMusic.org.

Founded in 2002 by artis-tic director David Yang and Newburyport resident Jane Niebling, this August weeklong series of classical chamber music events has grown from three musicians and three concerts to 12 artists,13 events and six venues this summer. Originally sponsored by St. Paul’s Church in Newburyport, the festival now functions as an independent not-for-profit organization.

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den tour is sure to please with local gardens that can’t be missed. Be sure to stop by the plant sale on the grounds of the Cushing House Museum at 98 High St. for many varietals propagated in our the garden beds. Reservation informa-tion is available on the society’s website, http://newburyhist.org.

June 16

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Water St.This 11th annual fine art auction

features works by NAA artists and collectors, and includes live and silent auctions. Details will be announced on the NAA website, www.newburyportart.org.

June 16

newburyport youth services youth fishing derby

8 a.m. - 11 a.m.Artichoke ReservoirOpen to youth ages 3-16 (par-

ents can’t fish but can help), this catch and release tournament will award those with the longest and heaviest catch of the morning. Spe-cial prize for the smallest fish, too. T-shirts available for the first 25 participants. $10 registration fee; register through the Newburyport Youth services website.

June 23 to 24

art Walk 2012Saturday 3 to 7 p.m., Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.Downtown Newburyport ArtWalk features activities at

participating galleries and studios including music, demonstrations, artist receptions, refreshments and more. Look for the ArtWalk signs displayed at ArtWalk sites. For current exhibitions, updates and special event details and con-tact information for each gallery, visit www.newburyportartwalk.com.

July 13 to 16

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The famous sailing ship, fea-tured in several movies, will be tied up along the Newburyport waterfront for guest tours. Spon-sored by Chase & Lunt Insurance Company. More details will be announced closer to the date of the event on the chamber of com-merce’s website, www.newbury-portchamber.org.

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PLUM ISLAND — Parker River National Wildlife Refuge is one of more than 540 refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Parker River was established in 1942 to provide feeding, resting and nesting habitat for migratory birds. Located along the Atlantic flyway, the refuge is a vital stop-over habitat for waterfowl, shore-birds and songbirds. In addition to providing habitat for birds, the refuge is also home to a variety of mammal, insect, fish, reptile and amphibian species.

Today, the mission of the ref-uge has been expanded to include

the protection of threatened and endangered species, and include wildlife-dependent recreation where appropriate.

The refuge encompasses the southern two-thirds of Plum Island and is located in Newburyport, Newbury, Rowley and Ipswich.

It is open daily from sunrise to sunset and offers two public use areas. The main public use area is on Plum Island via Sun-set Drive. The second area is a short trail at Nelson’s Island off Stackyard Road in Rowley. An entrance fee of $5 per car or $2 per walk or bike on is in effect year-round at the Plum Island

section of the refuge.The majority of the refuge

beach is closed to provide undisturbed nesting and feed-ing habitat for the piping plover, beginning April 1. Portions of the beach not being used by the birds may be reopened starting in July. Typically, all sections are reopened by mid- to late August.

The refuge’s visitor cen-ter, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, offers educational and entertaining exhibits and information about piping plover recovery, invasive species, migra-tory birds (including an indoor bird observation area), salt marshes

and more. The visitor center also has a gift shop, an auditorium that shows an introductory video to the refuge, and a set of classrooms used for meetings, field trips and interpretive programs.

Open each day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., it is located just before the Plum Island Airfield and the Wilkinson bridge and directly across the road from the Mas-sachusetts Audubon Joppa Flats Education Center. The administra-tive office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visi-tors can get refuge passes and per-mits from the office.

For more information, call 978-465-5753.

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BEN LAING/Staff photoFlocks of swallows arrive every year on Plum Island to feed on the berries growing on local bushes. The birds fatten up on the berries before their annual southern migration.

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NEWBURYPORT — Massachusetts Audu-bon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, located at One Plum Island Turnpike in Newburyport, is a natural history education and visitor center that is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday and Monday holidays, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Massachusetts Audubon Society is the largest conservation organization in New England, concentrating its efforts on protecting the nature of Massachusetts for people and wildlife. The Joppa Flats Educa-tion Center is located at the gateway to a pro-ductive, year-round, wildlife viewing area — the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge and the Plum Island estuary

The following is a highlight of summer events. To see the complete schedule, or for more information, call 978-462-9998 or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org.

Monthly lecture seriesThe monthly lecture series is open to the

public and explores various natural history topics. Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center.

The summer schedule includes: June 13: Bird Banding and Travels in Central and South America; Aug. 22: The Wonders of the Masai Mara; Sept. 12: Honduras — Copan and

Pico Bonito.Registration not required. Suggested dona-

tion $4, children are free.

Saturday Morning BirdingSaturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Experienced leaders will take you around to

all the birding hot spots in the Newburyport/Plum Island area in search of avian activity. The program is ideal for birders of all skill levels.

Registration is not required. The group does not meet in July. Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center. Wear weather appropriate clothes and bring binoculars.

There is a $10 general admission fee for adults and $7 for children.

Biodiversity Free-For-AllConnecting to nature starts with develop-

ing a good sense of place, and a great place to start is in the backyard. Join us to take an outdoor inventory of every living thing from loosestrife to ladybugs! The full-day family event on Sunday, June 3, from10 a.m. to 3 p.m. will feature an exciting mixture of indoor and outdoor activities that encourage partici-pants to learn more about biodiversity.

The free program is open to all ages. Chil-dren must be accompanied by adults. This is

a rain-or-shine event.

Birding Pawtuckaway State ParkPawtuckaway State Park, a beautiful 5,500-

acre recreation area located in southern New Hampshire, protects a wide variety of habitats including upland forests, meadows, beaver ponds and freshwater wetlands. Join Joppa Flats Education Coordinator Dave Larson in exploring these habitats looking for the many species of songbirds that breed within the park. A highlight of the program will be a short hike to the fire lookout tower on South Mountain. Event will take place Sunday, June 3, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wear sturdy footwear and bring snacks, lunch, and beverages. The fee for the pro-gram is $48.

Introduction to Sea KayakingThis program is designed to teach the

basics of sea kayaking. Participants will learn safety precautions and paddling techniques and gain confidence handling these very sea-worthy boats. Participants will then paddle into the Plum Island estuary and explore tidal creeks, mudflats and saltmarshes.

The tours are Sunday, June 3, 9 a.m. to 1p.m.; Sunday, June 24, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.;

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JIM VAIkNORAS/Staff photoWendy Ernst of Drumlin Farm shows a great horned owl at the Bird-a-thon Fun-a-thon at Mass Audubon Joppa Flats Education Center in Newbury.


Wednesday, Aug. 15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Fee per session is $45. Choose as many of

these three independent sessions as you’d like. Subtract $10 per person for double kayak rental and $15 per person if you use your own kayak. Paddling time is three hours.

Exploring the Merrimack River by KayakThe Merrimack River is a wonderful place

to observe wildlife from a kayak. Explore the Merrimack River on Satur-

day, July 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from sce-nic Rocks Village in Haverhill to Cashman Park in Newburyport. Kayakers will paddle by the islands, mud bars, saltmarshes, and shoreline, and may see many species such as egrets and herons, waterfowl, ospreys and shorebirds.

No experience is required. Paddling time is 5 hours with a 1-hour lunch break. Fee is $90

Isles of Shoals Adventure by KayakCruise from downtown Newburyport to

the Isles of Shoals aboard the 48-foot cabin cruiser, the Erica Lee II. The Isles are located approximately 12 miles off the New England coast and are partly in New Hampshire and partly in Maine.

Upon arrival at the Isles, participants can choose to paddle around the mothership in Gosport Harbor or head over to Smuttynose Island or to Star Island for ice cream. The

more adventurous can take a guided paddle to White Island or Lunging Island, depending on the conditions.

Choose one or more of four trips on Sun-days, July 8, July 22, August 19 or Sept. 2, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The price includes an on-deck barbecue lunch.

Experience Level is Intermediate III — some experience required; stamina nec-essary. Paddling time is 5 hours with a 30-minute break and 1 hour for lunch. Fee is $170

Seabirds and WhalesAll aboard the Prince of Whales for bird-

ing and whale-watching trip. Dave Larson from the Joppa Flats Education Center will join the Prince of Whales marine mammal naturalists onboard to help spot and narrate bird sightings.

Guests will keep their eyes peeled for con-centrations of birds such as storm-petrels, shearwaters, gannets, jaegers, terns and phalaropes.

Meet on the boardwalk off Merrimack Street in downtown Newburyport. Wear rubber-soled shoes, a hat and sunglasses. Bring warm clothing, sunscreen and a camera.

The tour dates are Monday, June 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, July 28, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Satur-day, Aug. 25, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday,

Sept. 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Registration is required. Call the

Newburyport Whale Watch at 1-800-848-1111. Fees are adults $48, children ages 4 to 12, $33. Seniors receive a $5 discount.

Butterflies & Bugs Free-For-AllDuring the summer Joppa Flats raises

caterpillars, and August is the best time to watch the butterfly and moth life cycle come alive. On Sunday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., see winged wonders like American ladies, swallowtails, monarchs and skippers.

Learn about environmentally friendly lawn practices, how to attract birds and wildlife to your yard and smart practices for the home and garden. Visitors can take a guided nature walk, play games and complete some arts and crafts projects.

This free program is open to all ages. Chil-dren must be accompanied by adults. This is a rain-or-shine event.

Full Moon Evening PaddleImagine all the colors of sunset reflecting

on the water as you paddle. Then comes the second act—a full moon’s spilled light like a sparkling pathway before you. Enjoy the waters around beautiful Newburyport at this lovely and peaceful time on Friday, Aug. 3, from 6:45 to 11:30 p.m.

Experience Level is Beginner II — no

experience required; some stam-ina necessary. Paddling time is 3 1/2 hours with a 45-minute break for hot chocolate. Fee is $60

Focus on ShorebirdsSpend the day Sunday, Aug. 5,

from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. searching for migrating shorebirds along the extensive mudflats near the mouth of the Merrimack River, the saltmarshes in the Plum Island estuary and the salt pannes and impoundments on the Parker River National Wild-life Refuge.

The group will learn field identification, including physi-cal characteristics, habitat pref-erence and feeding techniques as they search for black-bellied and semipalmated plovers, greater and lesser yellowlegs, semipalmated and least sand-pipers, short-billed dowitchers, willets, Hudsonian godwits and more.

Meet at the Joppa Flats Edu-cation Center. Bring binoculars plus a lunch, drink, and snacks.

Registration is required. Fee is $42.


JIM VAIkNORAS/Staff photoA group from the Mass Audubon Center in Newburyport searches for birds at the Plum Island Wildlife Refuge.



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PLUM ISLAND — An 11-mile barrier island just off the Mas-sachusetts northeast coast, Plum Island attracts an eclectic mix of summer and year-round residents looking for an escape to its miles of public beaches.

The island, divided between four cities and towns — Newburyport, Newbury, Rowley and Ipswich — also attracts a wide variety of wildlife, includ-ing birds from around the world, making it a nationally renowned birdwatcher’s haven.

The Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, located on the southern half of Plum Island, is home to more than 300 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibi-ans, insects and plants, spread

over its 4,662 acres. The refuge allows for many recreational and education opportunities, including wildlife observa-tion and photography, hunt-ing, fishing, shellfishing and environmental education. For information on Parker River activities, visit parkerriver.fws.gov/ or call 978-465-5753.

Sandy Point State Reservation is a 77-acre park at the very south-ern tip. The park is one of the state’s most beautiful coastal beaches, though many of them are closed in the summer months to protect the nesting piping plover. Walking, beach-combing, fishing and birding are allowed at the park, which can be accessed through the

abutting Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.

The reservation opens a half-hour before sunrise and closes at 8 p.m. Visit mass.gov/dcr/parks/northeast/sndp.htm or call 978-462-4481 for information.

Northern Plum Island Beach is accessible from several points along Northern Boulevard. Paid parking lots provide the best access, the largest being at the northern end of the island, in Newburyport.

Friends of the Plum Island Light also offer tours of the Newburyport Harbor Light, also known as the Plum Island lighthouse. The lighthouse dates back to the 18th century

when Newburyport was an important shipping port. The lighthouse was built when shifting channels made the mouth of the Merrimack River dangerous to navigate, so the General Court of Massachu-setts authorized the building of two small wooden light-houses on Plum Island’s north end in 1788.

Lighthouse tours are June 17, July 8, Aug. 4, Sept. 2, Sept. 30. The tours are open to adults and children 5 years and older, who must be 42 inches or taller. They run from 1 to 4 p.m., weather permitting. Sneakers are required, and there is a short ladder to climb. Tours are free, but donations are appreciated.

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Thursday, May 31, 7:30 p.m. Thursday Night Country with Jodie Cunningham and Fried Cactus

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Wednesday, July 18, 8 p.m. Mickey Hart Band General admission; tickets $35Friday, July 20, 8 p.m. The Stompers Reserved table seating; tickets $22.50Friday, August 10, 8 p.m. The Pousette-Dart

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Memorial Day Weekend Beach BashFriday, May 25, to Sunday, May 27The beach will mark the official kickoff to

summer with live music, a Sports Surfari DJ Dance Party and the return of Reggae Sun-day at Surfside5.

6th annual Sand and Sea FestivalSaturday, June 30, and Sunday, July 1The fun begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday

and continues all day and night, with a concert at 7:30 p.m. and a fireworks show at 10:15 p.m.

Enjoy the sea and surf, ice cream and cotton candy, beach pizza and fried dough, arcades and more. Dine over the ocean, listen to live music on a giant oceanfront deck. Get your palm read. Play games on the Broadway Mall. Take a paddle board lesson with Zapstix.

On Sunday, the festival will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The festival will have a new addition this year — the first Sand and Sea Street Painting Festival, which runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is sponsored by the Salisbury Beach Partnership.

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Beach Center into an open-air gallery of art with the ocean as their backdrop. The Street Painting Festival is free and open to the pub-lic. There will also be a designated area for “little chalkers.”

Atlantic Paddle Battle Race Series Saturdays, May 26, June 2, June 30, July 14,

August 4 (York, Maine) and Sept. 1, 10:15 a.m.Participate or check out the competition

in the second annual Atlantic Paddle Battle Race Series on Salisbury Beach presented by the Atlantic Paddle Boarding Association.

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Free music, art and fireworks return to Salisbury Beach

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JIM VAIkNORAS/Staff photoThe flag at the Upper Deck on Salisbury Beach waves as people begin to arrive at the Sand and Sea Festival.

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Surf Music and Art FestivalSaturday, July 14, and Sunday, and July 15This two-day festival is a celebration of

summer and surf-inspired music, art, fashion and recreational ocean sports for all ages.

The Surf Music and Art Fest will feature national and local musicians, artists and exhibitors who find their inspiration in the sea and surf culture. Activities will be held at SurfSide5, Blue Ocean Music Hall and on the beach. Visit www.beachfests.org for updates.

Beach Blanket Drive-In Surf PartiesWednesdays, beginning June 28, 7 p.m. to midnightCelebrate the legacy of the 1960s surf

scene at SurfSide5 on Salisbury Beach. No time machine is needed to get your go-go on in ’60s tradition with the sandy beach-infused sounds of the Northeast’s hippest live surf bands. The dance parties also feature a retro fix from the 16mm movie vault, go-go dancers and craft cocktails. Each week features a unique theme–from Lucille Ball to “Gilligan’s Island.” Prizes are awarded for the best themed outfits, or just dress to impress

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SurfSide Live! Outdoor Music SeriesTake in a free concert on the beachfront

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For those who enjoy boating and fishing, the greater Newburyport area has a lot to offer.

FISHINGThe fish that draws thousands of anglers

to local shores is the striped bass, a large gamefish that can be caught using bait or tackle. Locally, the season heats up around Mother’s Day, and gradually slows down as the fish migrate northward to cooler waters. Typically by mid-June the striped bass have moved on.

Within a few weeks, bluefish move in. These notoriously aggressive game fish often attack baitfish in “blitzes,” causing the water to appear to boil with activity. A blitz is one of the most exciting events a fisherman can experience.

In September, the waters begin to cool and the striped bass return, along with large numbers of bluefish and other species, including tuna. This is viewed by many fish-ermen as the best time of year to fish in local waters.

For anglers who prefer to fish from the shoreline, there’s lots of places that have proved to be successful spots. Plum

Island beach and Salisbury beach are pop-ular, particularly along the mouth of the Merrimack River. Fishing is often good at Newburyport’s Cashman Park and Ames-bury’s Deer Island and Alliance Park.

Anglers who prefer to fish from a boat should check with local bait shops and fish-ing blogs for the latest reports on the hot spots.

For those who prefer to head further out to sea to catch deepwater fish, such as cod, there are numerous charter boat services available, among them Captain’s Fishing Parties of Newburyport, Eastman’s in Sea-brook and Al Gauron Deep Sea Fishing in Hampton.

The area is also rich with bait and tackle shops, among them Kay’s Surfland on Plum Island.

BOATINGIf you own a boat or kayak, you are in

luck. There are two state boat ramps in the area with ample parking and easy-to-use launch ramps. Cashman Park, off Merri-mac Street in Newburyport, is the busi-est ramp in the state. Launching fees are $5, and the ramp places your boat in the

Merrimack River, just upstream of down-town Newburyport.

Salisbury Beach State Reservation has a launch ramp close to the mouth of the Merrimack River, with an admission/launch-ing fee of $9.

Kayakers have more options, including a ramp on Water Street in Newburyport that provides access to the Merrimack River, and a launching spot on the Plum Island Turnpike that provides access to the Plum Island River. There are additional ramps in the area, some of which are restricted to residents only.

Boaters and kayakers unfamiliar with local waters would be well advised to study charts and ask for information on local conditions. The Merrimack River – particularly at its mouth – can be dangerous.

Boat rentals are available through busi-nesses such as Freedom Boat Club in Newburyport. Kayak rentals are available locally as well.

For those who prefer to leave the captain’s chair to someone else, Newburyport harbor and Seabrook harbor both offer several char-ter boats, whale-watching boats and local scenery tours.

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A summer tradition since 1899, Amesbury Days will once again feature a lineup of events, activi-ties and festivities sure to dazzle locals and visitors alike.

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This year’s committee, com-prised of Kate Broughton, Don Meskie, Kimberly Czar, Frank Czar and Heidi Thompson, is promising several new attrac-tions to complement Amesbury Days mainstays. An Amesbury Days Ale is even being brewed especially for the celebration.

New events and details are reg-ularly being added. Visit www.amesburydays.org for updates.

Here are some highlights:FRIDAY, JUNE 22Amesbury Days Eve, Main

Street Congregational Church Strawberry Festival

SATURDAY, JUNE 23Amesbury Moves! Field Days,

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Amesbury’s carriage-making legacy will be celebrated at the inaugural Amesbury Carriage Festival June 30 and July 1 at Bob-Lyn Stables, 91 Monroe St.

Sponsored by the Amesbury Carriage Museum and Car-riage Barn Equine Assisted Therapy Programs, the festival seeks to highlight Amesbury’s influential place in the nation’s carriage-making history.

The festivities begin Saturday, June 30, with a “Bluegrass, Brew

and BBQ” from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Southern Rail will perform, with beer provided by Amesbury’s Cody Brewing Co., and dinner served by American BBQ. An auction will also be held. Tickets $25; registration is required at amesburycarriagefest.com.

On Sunday, July 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., there will be a traditional driving demonstra-tion featuring horse-drawn carriages; carriages and “horse-less carriages” on display from

private collections and Ames-bury Carriage Museum; expert advice on restored and unre-stored carriages; blacksmithing demonstration; and numerous vendors, including arts, crafts, local food growers and antiques dealers. Admission is free,

Amesbury was at the fore-front of carriage design and manufacturing in the 1800s and early 1900s. Dozens of manufac-turers produced a wide range of carriages, with production

peaking in the late 1800s as more than 14,000 carriages were shipped from Amesbury’s train depot.

By the early 1900s, the emergence of the automobile gradually overtook the carriage industry. Amesbury’s carriage-makers produced many of the first automobile bodies, but the Great Depression of the 1930s shut down most of the town’s auto and carriage-related businesses.

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AMESBURY — The Musical Chairs World Championship will attempt to break the Guin-ness World Record for the larg-est game of musical chairs ever played on Saturday, June 16, at Amesbury Sports Park.

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$10,000 prize, but also an all-day festival featuring rides, games and musical entertainment.

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AMESBURY — Spend an after-noon this summer at the home of poet and Civil War abolitionist John Greenleaf Whittier.

Whittier’s home at 86 Friend St. has been preserved as a museum and is open for tours and special events each summer. The 19th century poet lived in Amesbury for most of his life.

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Guests can enjoy a menu of hot and cold teas, lemonade, assorted tea sandwiches and pastries. Light classical music will be per-formed from 2 to 4 p.m.

The cost is $15 to attend, and reservations should be made by the Monday prior to the tea. To reserve a seat, call 978-388-1337 or go online to www.whittier-home.org.

Whittier enthusiasts are also invited to an afternoon of poetry

with the popular Tapestry of Voices in the garden on Sunday, Aug. 12, at 3 p.m. Presenters will take turns reading from a collection of Whittier’s poetry, including poets Harris Gardner and Rhina Espaillait. Refresh-ments will be served. The pro-gram is free, but donations are welcome.

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SEABROOK — Tradition is celebrated each summer in Seabrook with two events that are bound to draw local crowds.

The season will kick off with the annual Memorial Day parade. On Sunday morning, May 27, floats, bands and elected officials will gather at Town Hall before setting off on the route, in a pro-gram that will honor the nation’s fallen soldiers.

Old Home Days, the weeklong celebration in mid-August runs from Aug. 11 through Aug. 19 this year.

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town fields on Aug. 13 through Aug. 16 during the annual Soft-ball Tournament.

On Thursday, Aug. 16, girls of all ages will gather for the Little Miss and Miss Seabrook pag-eants at the Community Center. The Junior Miss pageant is set for Friday, Aug. 17.

Old Home Day’s Main Event starts Saturday morning, Aug. 18, and runs throughout the day. The fair offers games and con-tests, food and craft vendors, raffles, music and the popular Musket Shoot.

The Old Home Days’ Turkey Shoot concludes the celebration on Sunday, Aug. 19.

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28th annual WokQ Chowder festival

Saturday, June 2, 11:30 a.m.The annual Chowder Festival draws

more than 4,000 people to Prescott Park. More than a dozen restaurants serve up more than 500 gallons of chowder as they compete for the honor of “Best Chowder.”

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Fee: $10 for adults, $5 for children (12 and younger)

piscataqua Waterfront festivalSaturday, June 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Moffatt-Ladd House & Garden, 154

Market St., PortsmouthCelebrate Portsmouth Harbor and

Great Bay at the annual Piscataqua Waterfront Festival.

The free festival features music, tra-ditional maritime artisan demonstra-tions, free museum tours, children’s activities, boats, booths, displays by area businesses and nonprofit organi-zations, and a sale of heirloom plants from the Moffatt-Ladd garden.

The festival is designed to increase awareness of the area’s maritime history, contemporary water-quality issues, boat-building heritage and opportunities, marine management, water recreation and conservation.

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Bypass, PortsmouthThe annual Seacoast Spring Doll,

Bear & Folk Art Show will feature a selection of dolls, teddy bears and folk art. There will be antique dolls and clothes, furniture, linens, doll houses, doll parts, miniatures and American Girl doll clothing. Appraisal for dolls and teddy bears will be available.

Fee: $4 for adults, children 12 and younger are free

market square day Saturday, June 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Market Square, PortsmouthThe 35th annual Market Square Day

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Traditionally, more than 100 ven-dors are included in the festival. Three performance stages feature local and regional musicians throughout the day. The Market Square Day 10K Road Race kicks off the day at 9 a.m. from Market

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new Castle Juried arts and Crafts fairSaturday, June 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.New Castle Congregational Church, Main

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Jackson hill Cider daySaturday, Sept. 8, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Jackson House, 76 Northwest St. ,

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Prescott Park Arts Festival, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, opens June 29, through August 26

Music by the Sea Outdoor Concert Series, Seacoast Science Center, Odiorne Point, Rye, every Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m. during July and August

An American Celebration! at Strawbery Banke Museum, Fourth of July festivities, July 4

Harbour Trail Road Race, Seacoast Road Race Series, July 7

Tall Ships arrive at Peirce Island, Pride of Baltimore two-mast schooner, Commemorate the War of 1812, July 12 to 16, Parade of Sail July 13, approximately 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Vintage & Vine, wine and food tasting, Strawbery Banke Museum, Sept. 8

Passport Craft Beer Event, craft and culi-nary world tour, Strawbery Banke Museum, Sept. 15

N.H. Fishtival, Fish & Lobster Festival, Prescott Park, Sept. 22, noon to 4 p.m.

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“An increased population during the sum-mer has led our curators to ramp up offerings of our signature series — with more Intimately Yours concerts, more authors in our two liter-ary series and more comics,” Patricia Lynch, executive director and lead curator said in a statement. “And, we will be programming film during the summer on a monthly basis with the hottest ‘of-the-moment’ films, combined with the popular Film Matters.”

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PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BANDFriday, June 15, The Historic Theater, 8

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heart of the French Quarter, the band has trav-eled the world since the early ’60s perpetuat-ing the art form of New Orleans jazz.

NELLIE MCKAY (SOLO )Saturday, June 23, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., The

Loft , tickets: $33This London singer-songwriter returns to

the Music Hall. JIM’s BIG EGOFriday, June 29, 8 p.m., The Loft, tickets:

$18 includes one house beverageJim’s Big Ego has carved a unique place in

the music world by rocking harder, fresher, louder, sweeter and better than everyone else.

An EVENING WITH BILLY BRAGGSaturday, June 30, 8 p.m., Historic Theater,

tickets: $32, $26Billy Bragg celebrates Woody Guthrie’s

100th birthday by exploring and expanding the Guthrie song book.

THE SWEETBACK SISTERSFriday, July 13, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., The Loft,

tickets: $26, includes a house beverageA self-dubbed “renegade retro band that

mixes up country, swing and honky-tonk,” the group’s precise harmonies recall the best of country music.

SUPER SECRET PROJECTFriday, July 20, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m, The Loft,

tickets: $21; Saturday, July 21, 7 p.m,Super Secret Project returns with its

“multi-media fused comedy rap showthingy,” featuring classics and their latest material.

Summer WritersWRITERS IN THE LOFT: ALISON BECHDELThursday, June 14, 7 p.m., The LoftBook: “Are You My Mother? A Comic

Drama”Ticket package: $36, Includes reserved

seat, book ($22.00), bar beverage, author presentation, Q&A, and book-signing meet-and-greet.

WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE: JOAN DIDIONThursday, June 14, 8 p.m., tickets: $13Book: “Blue Nights” $15.00 ($13.50 if pur-

chased in advance)WRITERS IN THE LOFT: ELIN HILDERBRRANDThursday, June 26, 7 p.m., The Loft Book: “Summerland”Ticket package: $40; includes reserved


WRITERS IN THE LOFT: DEBORAH HARKNESSThursday, July 19, 7 p.m., The Loft Book: “Shadow of the Night”Ticket package: $43. Includes reserved


WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE: CHRIS CLEAVEWednesday, July 25, 7:30 p.m., Historic

Theater Book: “Gold”Tickets: $13

Tickets can be purchased at The Music Hall box office at 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, N.H., by phone at 603-436-2400, or online at www.themusichall.org.

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Watch 15 masters of sand sculpture Universe compete for prize money. The awards ceremony is Saturday, June 23, 8 p.m. at the Seashell Stage. It will be followed by fireworks at 9:30

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Children’s festival Aug. 13 to Aug. 17, starting at 10 a.m.The summer fun continues with five days

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hampton beach seafood festivalSept. 7 to Sept. 9Sample the flavors of the seacoast at New

England’s largest seaside festival. Over 50 restaurants join together to offer an exten-sive menu of seafood delicacies. Festivities include over 60 arts and crafts dealers, three stages of entertainment, children’s activities, a children’s center, street performers, a 200-foot beer tent, sidewalk bargain sales and

a fireworks display on Friday and Saturday nights at 8:15 p.m.

Choose from favorites like lobster, shrimp and clams (steamed, broiled, barbecued or fried) or nonseafood items like the “Bloomin’ Onion” and fried ice cream.

Continuous entertainment on three stages features some of the best local bands in the area, from blues to country, rock ’n’ roll and jazz.

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17 special fireworks displaysSun., May 27 through Sat., Oct. 6Every Wednesday night starting June

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Memorial Day weekend May 27, Saturday Sand Castle fireworks June 23, June 27, July 4 spectacular, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Labor Day weekend Sept. 2; Oct. 6 end of year fireworks

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thursday, may 31Lindsey BuckinghamGold seating $40Reserved seating $30General admission $20

saturday, June 2Continuing the Grateful Dead Concert Experience: Dark Star OrchestraAdvance tickets: $26Day of show: $29

saturday, June 9The CultAdvance tickets: $29Day of show: $32

Wednesday, June 20Gov’t MuleAdvance tickets: $27Day of show: $32

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friday, June 29CinderellaAdvance tickets: $26Day of show: $28

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thursday, July 5TeslaAdvance tickets: $28Day of show: $31

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saturday, July 7Badfish! A Tribute To SublimeAdvance tickets: $18Day of show: $23

thursday, July 12Comedian Dennis MillerGold seating: $69Reserved seating: $59General admission: $39

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Advance tickets: $20Day of show: $23

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thursday, July 19The Fab Four Beatles Tribute BandGold seating: $36Reserved seating: $30General admission: $20

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sunday, July 22KC & The Sunshine BandGold seating: $48Reserved seating: $41General admission: $31

thursday, July 26Eddie MoneyGold seating: $41Reserved seating: $31General admission: $24

saturday, July 28Comedian Jim GaffiganGold seating: $59.50Reserved seating: $49.50General admission: $33.50

sunday, aug. 5Brandi CarlileGold seating: $39Reserved seating: $34General admission: $28

friday, aug. 10Joe WalshGold seating: $100Reserved seating: $80General admission: $50

thursday, aug. 16Roger Hodgson — The Leg-endary Voice/Composer of SupertrampGold seating: $70Reserved seating: $50General admission: $30

friday, aug. 17Comedian Wanda SykesGold seating: $58.50Reserved seating: $48.50General admission: $38.50

saturday, aug. 18Kenny Wayne ShepherdAdvance seating: $22Day of show: $25

saturday, sept. 1Comedian Gabriel IglesiasGold seating: $54Reserved seating: $42General admission: $29.50

thursday, sept. 6Darius RuckerGeneral Admission: $50

friday, sept. 14Charlie Daniels BandGold seating: $50Reserved seating: $40General admission: $29

saturday, sept. 29Get Your Rock On Tour: Bret MichaelsAdvance seating: $36Day of show: $39


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Chameleon18 Liberty St.978-463-7623www.chameleonarts.com

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65 Water St.978-465-8769www.newburyportart.org

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What to see & doWhat to see & do

the grog13 Middle St.978-465-8008www.thegrog.com

For over 40 years, The Grog has been the place to meet and to enjoy in Newburyport. The tradition of presenting fresh food, refreshment and entertain-ment continues — ever changing as we strive to keep things lively for you.

ZaC and ani’s bakery9 Liberty St.978-834-6865www.zacandanisbread.com

An all-natural and vegan bakery in the heart of historical downtown Newburyport. We serve homemade arti-san breads, sweet rolls, lunch items, two soups daily and an array of baked goods made fresh on site. We use all natural in-gredients, no additives, no fillers, no ar-tificial colors or flavors. We only use real ingredients and love.

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popoVers on the sQuare8 Congress St.603-431-1119www.popoversonthesquare.com

Cafe menu, pastries, cakes, coffee and espresso, gluten-free menu, wine, beer, and spirits, tapas. Embracing the Europe-an philosophy of the freshest seasonal food. 2012 Best of NH Winner.

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petey’s summertime seafood and bar

1323 Ocean Blvd.603-433-1937www.peteys.com

Full service bar. Take out or dine in! Live lobsters to ship anywhere! Open year round! Enjoy oceanview deck May to Sept. WE CATCH OUR OWN LOBSTERS!

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the ChuCk Wagon50 Elm St.978-358-8649

Open 7 days a week, 5:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $1.99 special — 1 egg, home fries, toast. Farm-fresh eggs. Homemade muffins and home fries. Breakfast served all day. Starting June 1, we will be open until 4 p.m.

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broWn’s seabrook lobster pound

Route 286603-474-3331www.BrownsLobster.com

A New England favorite since 1950. Eat your food over the water. April 15- Nov. 15, open daily. Open Friday/Saturday/Sunday and holidays from November-April.

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Captain don’s lobster pound

50 River St. (Seabrook docks)603-474-3086www.captdons.com

We will pack your lobsters to travel home, lobsters cooked to go! Fresh steamers! Fresh and frozen bait: sea worms, mackerel, fresh clams, herring, live eels, chum, squid.

eastman’s fishing fleetPO Box 1301 South End of Hampton Bridge603-474-3461www.eastmansdocks.com

Fishing and whale watching — just south of the Hampton Bridge. All-day fishing/half day fishing/night fishing. Whale-watching, fireworks cruises, charters for all occasions and more!

GOLF COURSESnortH HAmpton

sagamore golf Center22 North Road603-964-8393www.sagamoregolf.com

“Celebrating 50 years of great N.H. golf.” Offering two of coastal New Hampshire’s most popular public golf destinations. Sagamore-Hampton Golf Club and Saga-more Golf Center. We look forward to see-ing you on our open fairways this season!

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JurassiC mini-golf167 Elm St.978-462-8534www.rangewaygolf.com/salisburyminigolf

”Where you and your family can play.” Open 7 days a week from 10 a.m.- 10 p.m. 18 holes of award-winning “championship” mini-golf. Weekly open tournaments.

ICE CREAMAmesbury

Cherry bomb2 Water St.978-834-6018www.cherrybombicecream.com

Soups, salads, sandwiches, ice cream, Ha-waiian ice, assorted candy, and now soft serve ice cream. Find us on Facebook.

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haley’s iCe Cream168 Newburyport Turnpike978-462-6000

More than just ice cream. Enjoy our deli-cious grilled Angus burgers, hot dogs, fish ’n’ chips, lobster rolls and salads. Don’t forget about our 40 flavors of ice cream and 24 flavors of soft serve. Open 7 days!

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hodgies too136 Rabbit Road978-463-0214

Open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Phantom Gourmet gem! Homemade ice cream made daily on premises. Check us out on Facebook.

JEWELRYnewburyport

mk Winston JeWelers11 State St.978-462-2768www.mkwinston.com

We understand that moments are meant to be celebrated. Let us help you choose the diamond you will cherish forever. We carry an extensive collection of fine jew-elry and watches to complement any wardrobe.

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Cash for gold158 Bridge Road, Route 1508-633-9696www.cashforgoldseacoast.com

We pay CASH for gold, silver and coins. Walk-ins welcome, free appraisals, just over the bridge from Newburyport at Napa Auto Plaza.

MATTRESSESmattress depot

122 Lafayette Road978-465-5830www.mattress-depot.com

Providing the Seacoast with a good night’s sleep for over 26 years. We sell comfortable mattresses, box springs, futons and bedding accessories. Quality furnishings at great prices. We’ll beat anybody’s price, even the N.H. stores. Someone you know has bought here.

MOVIES/THEATERSVision max Cinema

201 Elm St.978-462-3030www.visionmaxcinema.com

Catch your summer blockbuster here at Vision Max. Save with our matinee dis-count before 6 p.m. 100 percent digital cinema featuring Dolby Digital 3D and Dolby Digital Surround. For tickets and show times, visit our website.

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salem WitCh museum191⁄2 Washington Square978-744-1692www.SalemWitchMuseum.com

Witch hunting was a popular sport in 1692 Salem. Dispel the myths and separate reality from fiction in the ex-hibits at the Salem Witch Museum. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Extended hours in October, check website or call.

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museums of old york207 York St.207-363-4974www.oldyork.org

Old york Antiques Show — July 21- 22. Saturdays and Sun-days, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Preview Party July 20 — meet the dealers and take advantage of the first opportunity to pur-chase antiques as you enjoy fine wine and hors d’oeuves.

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hampton beaChOcean Blvd.603-926-1800www.HamptonBeach.org

”World Class Events.” We have events for the whole family! Including: nightly Seashell Stage Entertainment, Master Sand Sculpting Competition, Hampton Beach Talent Show, Weekly Fireworks Displays, Children’s Fes-tival Week and more!

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the musiC hall28 Chestnut St.603-436-2400www.themusichall.org

Concerts, comics, cinema and celebrated authors — in two theaters! See our full summer schedule at www.themusi-chall.org

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master mCgrath’s restaurant

P0 Box 1579603-474-3540

”Where Good Folks Meet.” Hand-cut steak, freshest haddock anywhere, Bar-B-Que, salad bar, burgers and sandwiches, McGrath’s lobster roll, prime rib of beef, take out available. Check our website for “live enter-tainment.” Breakfast Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.

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go green landsCaping inC10 Crossing Drive207-510-1550www.gogreenlandscapinginc.com

We start out by offering a complete “green” lawn and garden maintenance service, using only the sun to gen-erate power for our equipment. Our rates are very com-petitive since our fuel (the sun) is free.

RENTALS/REAL ESTATEseAbrook beAcH

WeiChert realtors points East Yankee Trader12 Ocean Blvd.603-474-1040www.PointsNE.com

We are a collaborative team of local real estate professionals who pride ourselves on constantly monitoring our markets, our clients and the industry to earn your trust as the local experts.

RETAILHAmpton FAlls

alternatiVe energy114 Lafayette Road603-926-0388www.alternativeenergyhearth.com

Full-service stove and casual furniture center. Lowest prices on the N.H. Seacoast. Our porch and patio furniture will extend your living space to the outdoors. We offer many design choices in a variety of weather-resistant materials.

ameriCan traditions72 Lafayette Road 74603-926-3007www.americantraditionsinc.com

Celebrating 40 years in business. Our design professionals help you bring home furniture that will be part of your family’s memories and traditions for years to come.

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port Candle1 Merrimac St. Suite 3978-961-1716www.portcandle.com

We offer affordable, unique and tasteful candles, accessories, gifts, glassware and more! The Port Candle offers an afford-able and beautiful tradition for everyday living.

tannery/hall and moskoW50 Water St.978-465-7047Tannerymarketplace.com

The pretty things you want, the practical things you need, creative ways to ex-press yourself, and fine foods to satisfy your appetite, all in one place. Free Wi-Fi. Farmers Market open every Sunday. Fol-low us on Facebook and Twitter.

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great bay spa/seleCtWood275 Constitution Ave.603-436-8893www.selectwood.com

We invite you to browse through our vast selection of the world’s finest hot tubs, spas and more. We are one of the oldest, continually operated hot tub companies in the world!

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Christine’s Crossing1000 Washington Road603-964-6063www.christinescrossing.com

Christine’s in Rye, N.H., known for its ev-er-changing, creative atmosphere — clothing, decorative accessories, art, furniture, antiques and more. Also visit our outlet on Route 1 in North Hampton.

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3d business sWeepstakes14 New Zealand Road (across from McDon-ald’s)603-760-2598www.3dbusinesscenter.com

Play Sweepstakes Games $win prizes$ Free to play. Open 7 days: 10 a.m.-close. Wi-Fi, free food, coffee

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fireWorks oVer the bor-der

Route 286 (at junction 1A)603-474-2663www.fireworksusa.com

Fireworks Over The Boarder offers the largest selection of fireworks on the sea-coast! Always 50 percent off. Custom-ized display kits are available.

yankee fisherman’s CooperatiVe

Route 1A, Ocean Blvd.603-474-9850www.yankeefish.com

Founded in 1990 to meet the needs of the local N.H. fishing community offering lob-ster and fresh fish directly to the consum-er. Come see us at our new location, Route 1A, Ocean Blvd. at Seabrook Beach.

SERVICESportsmoutH

roCkingham eleCtriC supply437 Shattuck Way603-436-7731www.rockinghamelectric.com

”Lighting up the Seacoast.” Northern New England’s largest lighting show-room. Visit The Lighting Center located just 15 minutes north of the boarder in tax-free New Hampshire.

SKIN CAREnewburyport

bC essentials47 Pleasant St.781-983-0304www.bcessentials.com

We provide natural products to promote health and well-being with the use of es-sential oils. BC Essentials has expanded its product line from blended oils to bath salts, sugar scrubs, body lotions, eye pil-lows and aromatherapy favors.

SURF SHOPHAmpton

Cinnamon rainboWs931 Ocean [email protected]

Surfboards - wet suits — rentals — les-sons — paddle boards — clothing — swim-wear — accessories. Open year round

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pioneers board shop62 Lafayette Road603-946-7714www.surfnh.com

Pioneers Board Shop — surf — skate — snow, located on Route 1 in North Hampton, N.H. We have 26 years of skateboard retail experience, we can outfit you with the right equipment. New surfboards and wet suits from O’Neill, Rip Curl, Lost, Stewart arriving daily.

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Zapstix surf shop194 Ocean Blvd.603-474-7873www.zapstixsurf.com

We have a full selection of the top brands including but not limited to: O’Neill, Quicksilver, Roxy, Dakine, Vans, Bing Surfboards, Jacobs Surfboards and Rip Curl. And so much more! We offer surf and paddle lessons.

THRIFTsAlisbury

kat’s Clothing and Con-signment

50 Elm St.978-270-8837

Clothing, jewelry, decor, home goods, vid-eo games, antiques ... and much, much more. MASTER TAROT READINGS AVAIL-ABLE IN STORE. NOTARy PUBLIC ON SITE.

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fiddlestix25 Main St.978-388-8070

Find us on Facebook. Webkinz, Thomas, Playmobil, Knex, Lego, Klutz Books, craft kits, puzzles, games, books, gifts, yankee Candle and so much more.

TRUCK EqUIPMENTsAlisbury

laCey truCk158 Elm St.978-463-2883laceytruckequipment.com

We now cater to all your RV needs, from parts to accessories. Truck ac-cessories, trailer and towing products, truck and automotive lighting, van shelving and storage, and cargo man-agement products.

WHALE WATCHESHAmpton beAcH

al gauron deep sea fishing and Whale WatChing

1 Ocean Blvd. State Pier603-926-2469algauron.com

“A Family Business for Over 75 years.” Deep sea fishing and whale watching — all-day fishing — 1⁄2 day fishing — fire-works cruise — night fishing — charters for all occasions. Featuring two 90-foot and one 75-foot all-weather boats. Restaurant and Hampton Harbor Tackle Shop.

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JeWell toWne Vineyards183 Whitehall Road603-394-0600www.jewelltownevineyards.com

Just over the state line from Amesbury. Open for complimentary tastings and tours Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit New Hampshire’s oldest and most award-ed winery and taste unique and delicious varietals in a beautiful post and beam barn/tasting room.


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The Old Jail, on Auburn Street, is a forbidding granite struc-ture built in 1824. It is privately owned.

Bartlet Mall is the city’s com-mon green; its focal point is the swan fountain in the middle of the Frog Pond. On its High Street border is the Superior Courthouse, designed by Charles Bullfinch, architect of the U.S. Capitol, and built in 1805. Across Pond Street from the mall is the Old Hill Burying Ground, Newburyport’s oldest cemetery.

The YWCA is on Market Street, around the corner from Central Congregational Church. The clock in the steeple of the church, at Pleasant and Titcomb streets

was once known as “Old Betsy,” named after the parishioner who donated it. She lived in Salisbury and set her watch by the clock.

The church overlooks Brown Square, laid out in 1802 by mer-chant Moses Brown, who built a three-story brick townhouse — now the Garrison Inn — over-looking the square.

City Hall overlooks Brown Square from the north. The Newburyport post office is across Green Street from Brown square, at the corner of Pleasant Street.

Farther down Pleasant Street is the Unitarian Church, another Bullfinch-designed building, built in 1801.

Market Square is the historic hub of Newburyport and the Merrimack River waterfront provided the city’s early eco-nomic lifeline. The waterfront is now the site of 21/2-acre Market Landing Park, which opened in 1984. The Firehouse Center in Mar-ket Square was built in 1823 as a market building and meeting hall. It was used as the city’s central fire station from the Civil War era to 1979 and has been renovated into a perform-ing and visual arts center and a restaurant.

The granite Custom House, at 25 Water St., was designed by Rob-ert Mills, architect of the Wash-ington Monument, and built in

1835. It now houses a maritime museum. Not far from the Cus-tom House is the Sam Sargent Gallery, home of the Newburyport Art Association.

Up State Street from Market Square are two former man-sions. The Tracy House at 94 State St., built in 1771, is now the Public Library. Across the street, the Dalton House, at 95 State St., was built in 1746 and was the home of Tristram Dal-ton, the first U.S. senator from Massachusetts. It is now a pri-vate club. Around the corner, at 98 High St., is the Cushing House, built in 1808 and now a museum owned and operated by the His-torical Society of Old Newbury.


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