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Marblehead Festival of Arts presents an evening of film

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:20:36 GMT

The Marblehead Festival of Arts always-anticipated Juried Film Festival will be screened on Wednesday evening, July 3, from 9:00 to 10:30 pm.

Marblehead Arts Association hosts summer show

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:20:36 GMT

The Annual Summer Member Art Exhibit of the Marblehead Arts Association (MAA) is open to the public through July 14 at the King Hooper Mansion. All media, from painting to photography to sculpture to crafts are on display.

Author presents 'Song Without Words: Discovering my Deafness Halfway Through Life'

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:20:36 GMT

On Wednesday, June 26, at 7:00 pm, at the Abbot Public Library, author Gerald Shea will talk about his book "Song without Words: Discovering My Deafness Halfway Through Life." Copies of the book, for purchase and signing, will be provided at the event by the Spirit of '76 Bookstore.

Marblehead man charged with aggravated child rape

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:21:27 GMT

Marblehead police, along with two agents from Homeland Security, arrested a Marblehead man last Thursday afternoon after officials from Homeland Security allegedly found images online of the man performing sexual acts on a girl under the age of 14.

Two Marblehead beaches closed until further notice

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:59:22 GMT

The Marblehead Board of Health has closed Stramski Beach and Grace Oliver Beach as they have failed to meet minimum standards for bathing beaches.

Annual Marblehead Farmers' Market kicks off for summer season

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:06:46 GMT

The 16th annual Marblehead Farmers' Market is slated to open for the summer season Saturday at 9 a.m.at it's usual location behind the Veterans Middle School.

28 Marblehead businesses to extend operation hours in hopes of revitalizing downtown area

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:46:46 GMT

Several businesses in downtown Marblehead have announced that they will stay open later as part of a pilot program to enhance local shopping.

Eigth annual 'Beatles' benefit concert hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:20:36 GMT

The popular Beatles Benefit is such a family event that an earlier show time has been arranged so that more families and young music fans can attend the All You Need is Love show at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead on Saturday, June 15.

Abbot Library to host 'Lobsters vs. Cod: Insights into the lobster boom in the gulf of Maine"

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 15:20:36 GMT

On Wednesday, June 19, at 7:00 pm, Dr. Jonathan Grabowski, Associate Professor, Department of Marine and Environmental Sciences, Northeastern University, and Leader of the Grabowski Lab at Northeastern University's Marine Science Center, in Nahant, will present an illustrated talk, "Lobsters vs. Cod: Insights into the Lobster Boom in the Gulf of Maine."

Children's summer theatre programs by the sea

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:20:36 GMT

The Theatre of Light announces that registration has begun for North Shore children, ages 8 to 16, for its 2013 Summer Theatre Programs which will take place at the Old North Church, Washington Street in Marblehead.

Marblehead school board names Perry new superintendent

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:14:48 GMT

About three months after Marblehead Superintendent Greg Maass announced his surprise resignation, the Marblehead School Committee unanimously voted Thursday night to appoint current assistant superintendent MaryAnn Perry to take Maass's job upon reaching agreement on the terms of a contract.

Marblehead Festival of Arts features performing arts

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:20:36 GMT

The outdoor concert series at scenic Crocker Park, overlooking Marblehead Harbor at 11 Front Street, is among the most anticipated happenings at the Marblehead Festival of Arts, to be held this year on July 3-July 7.

Head of Boston's FBI office to speak at upcoming Marblehead Rotary Meeting

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:49:45 GMT

Head of the FBI's Boston division, Richard DesLauriers, will speak at the Marblehead Rotary Club's weekly luncheon.

Temple Sinai seeks local artists for new art gallery

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:20:36 GMT

Temple Sinai, of Marblehead, MA, is seeking local artists who are interested in exhibiting in our new exhibition space for the upcoming 2013-2014 season. The shows will highlight the work of one artist or be a themed show with several artists represented. There will be three six week exhibits during the year.

Experience artists, coaches, chefs, dancers, and teachers return to award-winning JCC summer camps

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:20:36 GMT

The JCCs Summer on the Hill camps are renowned for their professional instructors teachers, dancers, coaches, chefs, artists and more. Theyre returning this summer for another amazing season in KinderCamp and our specialty camps.

What's the best independent coffee shop in Greater Boston?

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:47:33 GMT

We're obsessed with coffee over at Boston.com, so wanted to put together Coffee Week to celebrate all things java! New interactives, maps, and galleries for the caffeine-obsessed will be unveiled each day this week. On Sunday, we wrote and mapped...

One-day theatre workshops for children

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 17:00:00 GMT

One Day Theatre Workshops for children in the North Shore communities are being offered by the Theatre of Light in June at the Old North Church, Washington Street in Marblehead.

JCC offers family fun this summer

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 15:00:00 GMT

The following was submitted by the JCC of the North Shore: The Thermometers Rising! Dive Into the JCC Outdoor Pool The JCCs beautiful Outdoor Pool Complex is now open! Get ready for a summer full of family fun! Heres the schedule: Now...

Marblehead Festival of Arts hosts Champagne & Culinary Arts Reception

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 15:00:00 GMT

The Marblehead Festival of Arts Annual Champagne & Culinary Arts Reception will be held Sunday, June 30, from 5 to 7 pm, under a tent at historic Fort Sewall, overlooking beautiful Marblehead Harbor.

Marblehead Festival of Arts to be community host at Farmers' Market

Fri, 31 May 2013 20:09:20 GMT

The Marblehead Festival of Arts (MFoA) will preview Festival 2013 and provide an interactive, creative children's activity at the Farmers' Market on Saturday June 22nd.

Marblehead's Mugford Street Players to present Georgette Beck's Claire De Lune at STC

Fri, 31 May 2013 20:09:20 GMT

Salem Theatre Companys Music & More Series presents the Mugford Street Players production of Georgette Becks Claire de Lune from June 20 -29. John Fogle directs the memory play about a long, strong friendship between two women. Claire de Lune will run Thursdays through Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 5:00 p.m.

Register now for Pan-Massachusetts Challenge Kids Rides to raise money for cancer care and research

Fri, 31 May 2013 20:09:20 GMT

Pan-Massachusetts Challenge (PMC) Kids Rides need tots, teens and in-betweens to spin their wheels and raise money for cancer research and treatment.

Marblehead Municipal Light Department warns residents of phone scam

Fri, 31 May 2013 16:35:16 GMT

Marblehead's Municipal Light Department is warning residents of a phone scam in the area.

Abbot Library announces June events

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

The following was submitted by the Abbot Public Library:Abbot Public Library Events - June 2013VIRGINIA A. CARTEN GALLERY"Whit, Whimsey ... Whatever": A Retrospective of 25 - 30 years of the Assemblage/Collage Art of Clint ChadseyMonday, June 3rd through Friday, June...

Marblehead Chamber of Commerce announces new executive director

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announces the selection of Deb Pesanti Payson as the Executive Director of the Chamber.