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Gloucester Photographer Melissa Cox Featured in Exhibit Starting July 2
The works of local photographer Melissa Cox have been selected for a month-long exhibit at BankGloucester in Gloucester starting on Tuesday, July 2. The show will continue through Friday, August 30 in BankGloucester’s main lobby at 160 Main Street in Gloucester. This public showing is a great opportunity to...
Mass. State Lottery winner: Final $1 million scratch ticket prize claimed Monday
The final $1 million prize for the scratch ticket game “Double your Money” was claimed in Massachusetts Monday. The ticket was purchased at Rx3 Energy in Salem. There was a 1 in 3,024,000 odds in winning the grand prize and it was the final grand prize ticket. However, there are still six unclaimed $2,000 prize winning tickets left.
Explore Gloucester’s Cultural Districts at the Fourth Annual Culture Splash
Culture Splash returns this July and August with a newly expanded lineup of events inviting you to explore the cultural districts that make up America’s oldest seaport. Harbortown and Rocky Neck will hose a mix of free and discounted events that center around our rich maritime heritage and arts scene on Thursdays from July 11-August 29, 2024. Included among this year’s events are live music (both outdoors at locations like the Cape Ann Museum courtyard, and inside at locations like the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck), dance performances, light shows, film screenings, free museum admission, artist demos, exhibit openings, and more.
$1M Lottery Payday: Peabody Man Has Big Plans For Newfound Jackpot
A Peabody man who walked away with a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery said he plans to spend the money on his family. Frederico Sampaio won the seven-figure prize playing the $5 “Double Your Money” scratch-off game. Related: Waltham Winner Has Big Plans For His $1 Mil…
Little Massachusetts Beachside Cafe is a Hidden Gem for Your Next Breakfast
How’s a Salmon Getaway sound with a Jetty on the side? Want to see The Point? Or take a trip to The Lighthouse? Intrigued yet? These are the not just destinations, they’re breakfast items on the menu at a little-known place only the locals talk about. Sammies, Eggies,...
HOT DOG! IT’S THE 4TH
What is more Fourth of July than hot dogs and fireworks?. This year, you can have both at the Marblehead Festival of Arts. The hot-dog stand Mad-Dogz Hot Dog Cart is owned and operated by Marblehead High School student Maddie Ferris. Ferris will be selling hot dogs all summer, but...
Fashion as Arts in Lynn
Emily RosenbergLYNN–The brick walkway of Frederick Douglass Memorial Park transformed into a full-fledged runway for a fashion show hosted by the Lynn Museum and Arts Center Friday. The show featured collections from local designers and brands including, MakeShift Studios, Ellen Yeung, Ebbee, Khammany, and Vlush. Designs were showcased by local models. The event was part of […] The post Fashion as Arts in Lynn appeared first on Itemlive.
Summer Concert Series on the Rowley Library Lawn First Event Wednesday, July 10, 6:30PM
The Rowley Public Library is offering a Summer Concert Series: live family-friendly music events Wednesday evenings through the month of July. Bring a blanket or chair and relax on their beautiful front lawn while enjoying great local musicians. Free frozen treats will be provided. Wednesday, July 10, 6:30PM: The Paul...
Manchester Museum, Essex Shipbuilding, Summerstage Win Grant Monies
The Cape Ann Community Foundation (CACF) announced its 2024 grant recipients at the first-ever Candlepins for a Cause event at Cape Ann Lanes. More than 90 bowlers and dozens more supporters came together to celebrate the. non-profit organizations and community programs funded by the Foundation. Since its inception in 2015,...
Joli Ayn Wood, “I am an oil painter, and I paint what inspires me.”
Rockport’s loss was Beverly Farms’ gain when artist / painter / teacher Joli Ann Wood moved her studio from busy Rockport to her home town of Beverly Farms. This week she formally introduced her jewel box studio on Oak Street, which is around the corner from The Book Shop of Beverly Farms and across the street from the train station.
“Masters of the Air” to show at The Vault Theatre every Monday
Sidnee ShortLYNN — Apple TV’s show “Masters of the Air,” produced by Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, and Gary Goetzman is coming home to Lynn every Monday evening for the next four weeks, showing two episodes each night at The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre. A nine-part sequel to “Band of Brothers,” the show covers the air war […] The post “Masters of the Air” to show at The Vault Theatre every Monday appeared first on Itemlive.
In Saugus, an offer fit for teens
Kelan FlynnSAUGUS — Planet Fitness is currently running the High School Summer Pass initiative through Aug. 31, allowing teenagers between the ages of 14 and 19 to work out for free. Daniel Jarvis, the assistant manager at the Planet Fitness in the Saugus Plaza Shopping Center, which is the largest fitness facility in Massachusetts, said that […] The post In Saugus, an offer fit for teens appeared first on Itemlive.
Sawyer Free Library Launches Summer Reading Program “2024: Read, Renew, Repeat”
Summer fun officially kicks off on Tuesday, July 9, at 10:00 am with an interactive live animal presentation by Wildlife Encounters Ecology Center. School is out, and summer has officially begun! To celebrate, Sawyer Free Library is launching an exciting calendar of free events and programs to inspire, educate, and entertain people of all ages.
Montserrat College of Art Awarded $105,000 Cummings Grant
Montserrat College of Art is one of 150 local non-profits that will share in $30 million through the Cummings Foundation’s major annual grants program. The Beverly-based college was selected from 715 applicants during a competitive review process. It will receive $105,000 over three years. The grant will grow Montserrat’s...
Beyond Walls in public schools discussion put on hold
Emily RosenbergLYNN– The school committee tabled a proposal from Beyond Walls to install murals in Breed Middle School and Classical High School at its last meeting. Al Wilson, executive director of Beyond Walls, explained that the nonprofit organization has funds to install two murals by professional artists this August on two Lynn buildings and it has […] The post Beyond Walls in public schools discussion put on hold appeared first on Itemlive.
ICAM program listings, June 30 – July 6, 2024
11:30 a.m. Anne of Green Gables: Chapter 26 – The Story Club Is Formed. 12 p.m. Ipswich COA Today: Soccer Grannies and Chair Volleyball Pub VOD. 2 p.m. The Rising Tide: Ipswich Confronts Climate Change Pub VOD. 4 p.m. Artist Corner: Richard Kasper, a local singer/songwriter. 4:30 p.m. Havana...
Manchesterbythesea 4th of July Schedule
The Fourth of July is an exciting time in Manchester-by-the-Sea and the only place to be for America’s birthday. High tide on July 3 is at 10:18 PM. The beach parking lot will close at 5 PM and the lot will be reserved for handicapped and those with limited mobility only. The lot will not be cleared until 45 minutes after the show to allow pedestrian traffic to disperse first.
Massachusetts couple handcrafting ultimate statement of cool for close to 50 years
PEABODY, Mass. — From Marlon Brando to the Fonz and even Danny Zuko, nothing says "cool" like a leather jacket. A North Shore company has been hand-making fabulous fashion threads for close to 50 years. Tucked behind a plaza on Route 114 in Peabody, you’ll find U.S. 1 Leather...
These Mass. restaurants welcome pups onto their patios
BOSTON — With temperatures rising, people from all over New England are flocking to outdoor dining destinations — with their pups!75 on Liberty Wharf, a waterfront restaurant in Boston's Seaport neighborhood, has partnered with polkadog, which makes dog treats, to create a dog-friendly menu that features individually-wrapped treats such as "Clam Chowda" and "Chicken Littles."
Doughnut Destinations: Nahant’s Best 22 Bakeries for Heavenly Treats
Nahant, MA, a small coastal town located just 14 miles north of Boston, is home to a variety of charming bakeries that offer delicious sweet treats and fresh-baked goods. From traditional French pastries to savory breakfast sandwiches, Nahant’s bakeries cater to every craving and taste preference. Whether you’re in the mood for a flaky croissant or a decadent cupcake, you’re sure to find something to satisfy your sweet tooth in Nahant.
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