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Canadian Brass brought what will probably the most toe tappers ever per show to the Rockport Chamber Music Festival, combining classical and popular rep with their signature hammy aesthetic. Overheard attendees opined: “This is a fun concert” both at intermission and after its conclusion. Those packed into the Shalin Liu Performance Center on last Tuesday knew it would be different from the beginning when the soft shuffle of tuba and trombone came rolling out from the lobby. Presently the whole band was processing from the rear of the hall to the stage—jazz funeral style—while playing a cool rendition of “Just a Closer Walk with Thee”…pun probably intended. Once on stage, they launched into a hot jazz variation of the same tune, complete with both musical and actual sparks. Lead trumpeter Joe Burgstaller explained they always like to start with an encore, just in case they don’t get to it later (though that would not be a problem for them on that night).
Review: Gloucester Stage Company's Wipeout is Moving and Funny Look at Enduring Friendships
Oceanfront beaches are perfect settings not only for active invigoration like running, surfing, and swimming, but also for reflecting on life. In playwright Aurora Real De Asua’s “Wipeout,” three longtime friends do just that while contemplating the future and preparing for their next adventure. Part of a...
King’s Beach cleanup goes high tech
Paul HalloranLYNN — Work is ongoing to target potential sources and solutions for the issues forcing the frequent closing of King’s Beach due to elevated bacteria levels. In recent weeks, closed-circuit cameras were temporarily placed inside 21 miles of storm drains for inspection and cleaning. “Most of these pipes were installed in the late ’90s or […] The post King’s Beach cleanup goes high tech appeared first on Itemlive.
Gloucester Reads: A Community-Wide Reading Initiative
Join the conversation and sign up for a discussion group!. DISCUSSION GROUP SCHEDULE: SIGN UP AND BE A PART OF THE CONVERSATION. Annisquam Village ChurchTues. July 304-6pmRegister. St. Paul Lutheran ChurchTues. July 307-9pmRegister. Manship Artist Residencies@ Lanesville Community CenterTues. August 67-9pmRegister. St. John’s Episcopal ChurchThurs. August 83-5pmRegister. Gloucester Writers...
The Fairies and Pixies of Marblehead, Mass.
When I say that the town of Marblehead on Massachusetts’ North Shore is unlike other coastal Massachusetts towns, I’m not simply referring to the fact that it’s teeming with fairies and pixies (which it is). Isolated from the state’s highway. system on a remote peninsula, the...
Verse/Visual gets jiggy with it in 2024
What happens when you experience a piece of art? Is what we see in fact what the artist intended us to see, or something else entirely?. Verse/Visual, a local art display, aims to explore just that. On August 16, the Sixth Annual Verse/Visual will begin in downtown Ipswich. The art...
Poet Scott Withiam to take stage during Jambalaya Horns intermission July 30
IPSWICH — What’s a poet to do while a loud and lively horn band is playing? Wait until the intermission, of course. When The Jambalaya Horns put down their instruments at the Downtown Tuesday concert on July 30, it will be Scott Withiam’s cue to step up to the microphone.
Ciolfi reflects on his growth approaching two-year anniversary
Adam LevineLYNNFIELD — Guy Ciolfi, the owner of Chicken & The Pig, celebrates growth and community involvement as his restaurant approaches its two-year anniversary. After nearly two years operating the restaurant, Ciolfi advises aspiring restaurant owners that “it’s hard work.” Despite the hard work, he has continued to develop his restaurant while giving back to the […] The post Ciolfi reflects on his growth approaching two-year anniversary appeared first on Itemlive.
New Orleans jazz and bluegrass at Maudslay Arts Center this weekend
NEWBURYPORT — The New Black Eagle Jazz Band returns to Maudslay Arts Center Saturday. They will be followed by The Ruta Beggars on Sunday, July 28. “It will be a great weekend for music lovers – New Orleans Jazz on Saturday and bluegrass swing on Sunday. The place will be jumping,” organizers promised.
Finding Affordable and Fresh Groceries in Nahant: Top 14 Stores to Visit
Nahant, MA, a small coastal town located in Essex County, is home to several grocery stores that cater to the needs of its residents and visitors alike. From locally-owned markets offering fresh produce and artisanal products to larger chain stores providing a wide variety of grocery items, Nahant has a diverse range of options for food shopping.
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