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` DAY TRIPSSalemFrom spooks to shopping, witches to the Willows, plan a full day or more in this bustling city. Page 5

IpswichFind First Period homes and New England charm here. Page 6

MarbleheadHistoric mansions and spectacular views mean beauty here inside and out. Page 8

Topsfield FairMonster trucks, live music and farm favorites at Americas oldest agricultural fair. Page 10

The artsExhibits, performances set throughout the fall. Page 24

` HAUNTED HAPPENINGSSpirited celebrationsSalems annual Halloween events attract visitors from far and wide. Page 12

CalendarPlan your time in Witch City with this Haunted Happenings guide. Page 13

On the coverSome of the leaves turn color in Salem Common.PHOTO BY KEN YUSZKUS

NORTH SHORE RESTAURANT MENU GUIDEWHATS COOKING

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` NORTH SHORE IN FALL CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Your guide to funThe definitive listing of local events. Page 26 and on salemnews.com

What to see and doAccommodations, dining, museums and more. Page 38

TABLE of CONTENTS

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Down on the farmApples, pumpkins, mums and more all fresh, all local. Page 19

Theyre a-maze-ingFind your way to these corn mazes. Page 22



Wherever you go in Salem, youll find the past and present standing side by side.

The pedestrian mall on Essex Street leads you past a variety of modern shops and restau-rants, and you can also stop in Old Town Hall, the earliest sur-viving municipal structure in Salem, dating from 1816.

Essex Street is also the address of Peabody Essex Museum, which grew out of the East India Marine Society in 1799, when Salems sea cap-tains brought bounty back from around the world.The museum now houses more than 40,000 artifacts from China and East Asia, as well as records and arti-facts from the earliest days of colonial life in Essex County.

But PEM is also an exciting contemporary museum, host-ing major art exhibitions from around the world.

The vibrant nightlife in Salem includes casual spots like Gulu-Gulu Cafe and Opus on Washington Street, both of which offer live entertainment and dining.

Salem State University, in addition to educating the young, hosts drama, readings and per-formances all year that the pub-lic is welcome to attend.These have included programs on Mid-dle Eastern music and South Asian dance that inform as well as delight an audience.

Shetland Park, the massive business center on Salems waterfront, was once home to the Naumkeag Steam Cotton Company.That was burned down in the Great Salem Fire of 1914, which destroyed hun-dreds of buildings and displaced thousands of people, and was remembered in a ceremony and conference earlier this year.

Derby Street is home to several sites associated with Salems maritime past, includ-ing Derby Wharf, where the schooner Friendship often

docks. The Friendship is a replica of a 1797 East Indiaman merchant vessel.

Across the street stands the Custom House, where Nathaniel Hawthorne worked, and which he describes in the opening pages of The Scarlet Letter, one of the great works of Amer-ican literature.

Visitors who continue down Derby Street, past The House of the Seven Gables which Haw-thorne immortalized in another novel and onto Fort Avenue, will soon run into Salem Wil-lows, a favorite place for family entertainment and recreation. Named for the graceful trees that still cast shade there in the park overlooking the water, the site is home to penny arcades, kiddie rides, ice cream and other treats, including the sig-nature chop suey sandwiches that are a local tradition.

Visitors interested in the Witchcraft Trials of 1692 will find sites related to that, includ-ing a moving memorial the city

erected to victims, along with the modern-day witch shops and occult businesses that were spawned by that notoriety.

Salems past and present intersect at the Salem Visitor Center, which is part of the

Salem Maritime National His-toric Site.It is the best jumping-off spot for tours of the city and for gathering information from films, books, brochures, lectures, exhibits and a highly knowledge-able staff of park rangers.

Visit the past alongside the present in historic Salem

BY WILL BROADDUSSTAFF WRITER

File photoThe Essex Street pedestrian mall leads visitors to a variety of shops and restaurants, and it is a popular destination during Salems Haunted Happenings celebration.

File photoSalem has active nightlife, including live entertainment at spots like the Gulu-Gulu Cafe.



The great salt marsh in Ipswich has always attracted artists.

Martin Johnson Heade (1819-1904) painted haystacks along the Ipswich River, each of which seems suspended in twilight.

Arthur Wesley Dow (1857-1922) captured the marsh in col-orful compositions that include his blue-tinted cyanotypes a type of photograph which were collected in the album Ipswich Days.

Today, the marsh is a main focus of the black and white photographs of Ipswich resi-dent Dorothy Kerper Monnelly, who was recently on exhibit at Ipswich Museum.

Inspired by the example of Ansel Adams, Monnellys workshares every detail of this natural setting, while helping others see its value as a unique environment.

Visitors dont need to be art-ists to appreciate all the natural beauty of Ipswich, starting withCrane Beach and the wild-life refuge at the Crane Estate, a Trustees of Reservations property.

The Crane properties can also be seen from across Ipswich Bay, after driving out to Great Neck and Little Neck, where the ocean and surrounding environ-ment are a breathtaking sight.

The meadows and rolling grounds of Appleton Farms, a Trustees property south of town, are home to grazing cows and a store where fresh dairy products are sold.

Forty miles of trails running through Willowdale State For-est offer cool, green shade in summer and a wonderland for cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing in winter.

Canoe trips on the Ipswich River can be easily arranged, and they carry visitors through a landscape rich with local wildlife.

History in Ipswich can be just as compelling as the towns natural beauty, and the Visitors Information Center on South Main Street is a good place to get oriented in both the present and the past.

Self-guided audio walking tours available there describe events that shaped the history of Ipswich and provide information about several of the towns more than 50 First Period homes.

These date from roughly the 1620s to the 1720s, and there are more in Ispwich than any other town in the country.

Ipswich Museum is also a

great place to get acquainted with local artists Arthur Wes-ley Dow is on permanent exhibit there as well as local history.

The distinguished home from 1800 that the museum occupies on South Main Street once belonged to the Heard family, who brought fascinating artifacts back from the Far East. Many of them are now on display.

Two other historic properties associated with the museum stand across the street, the 1677 Whipple House and the 1657 reproduction Alexander Knight House.

Across the Choate Bridge, vis-itors will find themselves in the towns shopping district, with a range of gift shops, galleries and restaurants.

Art, history and natural beauty in IpswichBY WILL BROADDUS

STAFF WRITER

KEN YUSZKUS/Staff photoLeaves turned yellow near the steeple of the United Methodist Church mark the start of autumn.



Chandler Hovey Park is a great place to begin a visit to Marblehead.

Located at the end of Marblehead Neck, this 31/2-acre site looks out at the Atlantic Ocean and also across Marblehead Harbor.

Marblehead Light stands at the park, where it was first built to warn sailors in 1895. The tower is the only light in New England with a skeletal structure.

Theres so much to look at: sailboats in the harbor, Fort Sewall on the other side and Cat Island out in the harbors mouth.

Marblehead has been called The Yacht-ing Capital of the World, serving as home to several yacht clubs, and many fine exam-ples of the boat builders art can be seen at anchor in its harbor.

A race that travels between Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Marblehead every other July was founded in 1905 and still draws com-petitors from local waters.

Driving back across the neck, along Atlantic Avenue, stop to take a walk on Devereux Beach.

While its too late in the season for sun-bathing, you can still watch the waves crash and see huge ships out at sea.

The Old Town section of Marblehead is also perfect for walking, with narrow, shop-lined streets that preserve the feel of 19th-century New England.

An earlier period has been maintained in the Jeremiah Lee Mansion, at the intersec-tion of Washington and Lee streets, once home to the states wealthiest merchant and ship owner.

This roomy Georgian structure was cre-ated by local craftsmen in 1768 and is lov-ingly maintained today by volunteers, with generous support from the community.

The rare, 18th-century wallpaper was recently restored, and the furniture, ceram-ics, and other domestic and decorative items are history lessons in themselves.

History is also alive in Marblehead Museum, across Washington Street from the mansion, where the Marblehead His-torical Society collects materials connected to the towns past.

They present fascinating programs and lecture series and display works by folk artist J.O.J. Frost, who depicted daily life in Marblehead on his many canvases.

Another mansion stands in this part of town: King Hooper Mansion, built by can-dle-maker Greenfield Hooper in 1728.

Robert Hooper, his wealthy and widely admired son, added to its structure in1745.

The building is now home to the Marblehead Arts Association, which dis-plays contemporary works of art in many media in the mansions beautifully main-tained rooms.

No trip to Marblehead would be complete without a stop at Abbot Hall, which was built in 1876 and serves as the Town Hall.

Among other historical and artistic arti-facts, the hall is home to the widely repro-duced painting Spirit of 76,by Archibald MacNeal Willard.

Walk halls of history in Marbleheads mansions


DAVID LE/Staff photoMarblehead Light is a striking feature of Chandler Hovey Park.



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Let the Good Times Grow!Thats the slogan for this

years Topsfield Fair, and its a good description of what this agricultural fair has been doing for 196 years.

The way they get fun to flour-ish like a healthy crop is by mix-ing a variety of acts, activities and displays.From Oct. 3 to 13, thats exactly what visitors will find at the fairgrounds on Route 1A in Topsfield.

All the music is free this year, and the lineup has enough vari-ety to get everyone singing and swaying to the beat.

Many people will know all the lyrics to at least one of the No. 1 hits by America, which

include Horse With no Name, and Sister Golden Hair.

Country fans will want to check out Confederate Rail-road, the former backup band for both David Allan Coe and Johnny Paycheck. The band, which got its start in the 90s, will roll into the fair on Tues-day, Oct. 7.

Kellie Pickler will headline at the grandstand on Friday, Oct. 10; in addition to winning Dancing With the Stars and appearing on American Idol, she records her own country songs.

If the good times grow as big as the pumpkins that will tip the scales in the giant pump-kin weigh-off, they will set a world record for fun.Com-petitive pumpkin growers will

bring the gourds they have been cultivating all summer to the arena on the fairs opening day.

The poultry barn will display dozens of breeds and delight children of all ages at the incu-bator where baby chickens hatch.

Fruits, vegetables and flow-ers will be displayed, as well as pigs, sheep and goats, honey bees and cattle, because this is, after all, an agricultural fair.

Several fleets of exciting machines will also appear at the fair, including the airplanes in the Nerveless Nocks Aerial Stunt Show, which takes to the air Sunday, Oct. 12.

It also includes monster trucks that will climb over obstacles on Saturday, Oct. 4,

and cars that will smash each other to a standstill in the demolition derby on the last day of the fair.

Few sights are as noble as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, who will guide their horses through a musical ride in the arena on Sunday, Oct. 5.

When the Axe Women Log-gers of Maine start chopping and sawing on Oct. 11, 12 and 13, the chips will fly fast and furious.

Balloons and magic will keep children delighted, and food at the fair is a study in delicious that ranges from hamburgers and hot dogs to ethnic delights.

And dont forget the rides, especially the Ferris wheel, which is exciting at night when the fair is all lit up.

Topsfield Fair offers fun ranging from midway rides to barnyard animals


The hatchery in the fairs poultry barn is a popular place, especially among children.

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Theres a lot to learn at Haunted Happenings this year, Salems monthlong celebration of Halloween.

A series of Tent Talks will be held at the Witch Trials Memorial every Thursday in October.On Oct. 9, Kate Fox, directorof Destination Salem the citys tourism office will speak for 15 minutes on Ten Misperceptions About the Salem Witch Trials.

Tim Kendall will present a slideshow and lecture titled, Our Neighbors and Neighbor-hood in the Witch Year, at the House of the Seven Gables that is sponsored by the Salem Award Foundation.

Halloween will get a literary twist on Oct. 2 at the Salem Witch Museum when Katherine Howe of Marblehead, author of the new novel Conversion, hosts a book launch forThe Penguin Book of Witches.

Howe edited the book, an original collection of stories about accused witches, from medieval Europe through Colo-nial America.

There are always plenty of family-friendly events at Hallow-een in Salem, and that includes trick-or-treating with Mayor Kim Driscoll on Oct. 3 at the Essex Street pedestrian mall.

Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys, featuring singer-song-writer and childrens performer Vanessa Trien, will perform on Salem Common on Oct. 25.

A Zombie Walk will be held Oct. 11 at Collins Cove, and on Oct. 25, anyone whos still undead can go to the Zom-bie Prom at Victoria Station restaurant.

Theater has always played a role in Haunted Happen-ings, and this year, that includesDing Dong the Witch is Dead Haunted Dinner Theatre.

This family-friendly whodunit featuring the Witches of Salem will be performed at Hawthorne Hotel several times throughout the month.

Salem Theatre Company will perform Witch Trials all through October, presenting its own telling of the story at the theater on Lafayette Street. Its anadaptation that uses only

primary historical sources from the 1690s.

Legacy of the Hanging Judge and Spirits of the Gables will both be performed at The House of the Seven

Gables mostly on Fridays and Saturdays, andan evening with Edgar Allen Poe will be hosted at Finz restaurant on Oct. 18.

From the silver screen, Count Orloks Nightmare Gallery will once again host a number of actors from some of the most celebrated horror films of the last 50 years.

They include Dee Wallace on Oct. 19, who appeared in Grimm, Cujo, and The Howling, among many other major films and television shows.

Tony Moran, who scared everyone by wielding a butcher knife in the 1978 movie Hallow-een, will make an appearance over several nights, and Victo-ria Price, daughter of Vincent Price, will stop into Orloks on Oct. 20.

The month comes to a close with a number of seances and ghoulish happenings, includ-ing the Official Salem Witches Halloween Ball, Oct. 31 at Haw-thorne Hotel.

Haunted Happenings: Witches, zombies and everything in between


File photoA circle forms along Essex Street in Salem as Halloween revelers dance along to drums.

File photoDave Ladasky of Salisbury, Connecticut, wears a real pumpkin last year on Halloween in Salem.



Recurring eventsTales at the Witch House, Fridays and

Saturdays, Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Witch House, 3101/2 Essex St. All new ghostly stories performed by costumed storytellers in the ancient, darkened chambers. $13 per person. Performances every half hour. 978-744-8815, WitchHouse.info.

Tales and Ales, Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 and 25, 8:45 to 10 p.m., Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre, 7 Lynde St. Join Sir Arthur Hennessey for a chilling late night event as he recounts terrifying tales of ghosts and madness. Prior to the presen-tation, complimentary samplings of local ales from Pamplemousse will be served. Reservations are strongly recommended. Tickets $22, samplings included. 978-825-0222, GallowsHillSalem.com.

Halloween Boo!s Cruise Mahi Cruises, Oct. 3, 4, 10, 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31, 9 to 11 p.m., Pickering Wharf, 23 Congress St. Bring friends and wear costumes for a two-hour cruise aboard the Hannah Glover. Prizes, awards, party music and drinks. $20 per person; ages 21 and up only. 888-959-2324, MahiCruises.com.

Salem Theatre presents The Witch Trials, Thursday through Saturday, X

Haunted Happenings calendar

JARED CHARNEY/Courtesy photoThe Haunted Happenings Carnival will open on Derby Street on Oct. 17.



7:30 p.m., and Sunday, 5 p.m., through Oct. 18, at the STC Theater, 90 Lafayette St. A theatrical adaptation using only primary historical sources from the 1690s witch trials in New England. Tickets: $30 adult, $25 senior, $10 student. 978-790-8546, SalemTheatre.com.

Tales & Tombstones Trolley Tours, Oct. 3 to 5, 10 to 12, 17 to 19 and 24 to 26, first tour departs at 6 p.m. from the Salem Trolley, 8 Central St. Tour and explore Salem of the shadows. Presented by Salem Trolley. Tour is approximately one hour. Tickets cost $20 adults, $15 senior citizens, $10 children ages 6 to 14. Res-ervations required. 978-744-5469, www.SalemTrolley.com.

The Dark of Night, Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25, show times at 7, 8 and 9 p.m., Salem Pioneer Village 1630, Forest River Park. Original ghost stories told in Salems 1630 Village at Forest River Park. Three dif-ferent stories shared by costumed storytell-ers inside three different cottages. Seating is limited. Tickets cost $11; combo tickets available. PioneerVillageSalem.com.

Wicked Weekends at Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre, Oct. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26, noon to 6 p.m., 7 Lynde St. Enter-tainment abounds at Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre with face painting, outdoor enter-tainment by Hell Boy, Zombie George, and more. Trivia prizes to those waiting in line.

Character appearances vary depending on availability. Weather permitting. 978-825-0222, GallowsHillSalem.com.

The Haunted Salem Magic Show presents Hysteria!, Oct. 3, 4, 10, 17, 24 and 31, shows at 6 and 8:30 p.m.; Oct. 11, 18 and 25, shows at 2, 6 and 8:30 p.m.; Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26, shows at 2, 4 and 6 p.m., at CinemaSalem, 1 East India Square. Live magic, mind reading and witch hysteria performances. Tickets start at $20; avail-able online and at the door. 888-340-3584, www.TheSalemMagicShow.com.

Professor Wunders School of Magic, Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 11 to 11:45 a.m., 7 Lynde St. Learn the basics of magic, cast exciting spells with Professor Wunders and receive a magic glow ring as a gift. $12 person, $40 for family of four. 978-825-0222, Gal-lowsHillSalem.com.

Salem Farmers Market, every Thurs-day in October excluding Oct. 30, 3 to 7 p.m., Derby Square. Vendors offer fresh produce, bread, cheeses, seafood, chow-der, wine, meats, pasta, art items and more. Different activities take place each week, including cooking demonstrations, music and other sponsored activities. SalemFarmersMarket.org.

Legacy of the Hanging Judge, Oct. 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 24 and 25, 8 to 10:30 p.m.; Oct. 31, 7 to 9 p.m., The House of the Seven Gables, 115 Derby St. Scenes from the witchcraft hyste-ria are re-enacted in this presentation acted in the rooms of Hawthornes birthplace.

Performances begin every five to 10 min-utes, lasting for about 35 minutes. Tickets: $15, Legacy & Spirits: $27. Group pricing avail-able. Reservations at [email protected] or 978-744-0991, ext. 104.

Spirits of the Gables, Oct. 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 24 and 25, 8 to 10:30 p.m.; Oct. 31, 7 to 9 p.m., The House of the Seven Gables, 115 Derby St. Witness two families entangled by a curse in this presentation of The House of the Seven Gables acted in the mansion that inspired the story. Perfor-mances begin every five to 10 minutes, lasting for about 35 minutes. Tickets: $15, Legacy & Spirits: $27. Group pricing avail-able. Reservations at [email protected] or 978-744-0991, ext. 104.

Haunted Happenings Carnival, Mon-day through Friday, 3 to 9 p.m., Saturday to Sunday, 1 to 10 p.m., Oct. 17 to Nov. 1, Derby Street. Games, rides and more fun.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1Our Neighbors and the Neighbor-

hood in the Witch Year Lecture, 7 to 8 p.m., The House of the Seven Gables, 115 Derby St., Salem. Tim Kendall presents a slideshow and lecture titled Our Neigh-bors and Neighborhood in the Witch Year. Sponsored by the Salem Award Founda-tion. SalemAward.org.

THURSDAY, OCT. 2Tent Talk, noon to 1 p.m., Salem

Witch Trials Memorial, Liberty Street. The

Salem Award Foundation hosts a free talk on the Salem Witch Trials or related topic. SalemAward.org.

Thursdays at Twilight, 6 to 8 p.m., Phillips House, 34 Chestnut St. Wine recep-tion, historic home movies and a twilight mansion tour. Registration required. Tick-ets: $15 Historic New England members, $30 nonmembers. 978-744-0440, Historic-NewEngland.org.

Haunted Happenings Grand Parade, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., downtown Salem. Salem Chamber of Commerce presents this annual parade filled with pageantry, music, and the enthusiasm of thousands of Salems students from kindergarten to college. Parade begins at Shetland Park and ends at Salem Common. 978-744-0004, Salem-Chamber.org.

Book Party, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Salem Witch Museum, 191/2 Washington Square N. Book party celebrating the The Penguin Book of Witches, an original collection of chill-ing real-life accounts of accused witches, from medieval Europe through colonial America, edited by best-selling author Katherine Howe. Space is limited. RSVP to 978-744-1692 or SalemWitchMuseum.com/BookofWitches.

FRIDAY, OCT. 3Mayors Night Out, 3 to 10 p.m.,

downtown Salem. In partnership with Salems attractions and museums, Mayor Kim Driscoll welcomes Salem

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residents to Mayors Night Out in Salem. Salem residents with ID are admitted for free to attractions and museums, with free parking in the East India Mall garage after 4 p.m. Look for Mayors Night Out signs at participating busi-nesses. 978-745-9595.

Free Pumpkin Painting Party, 5 to 7 p.m., Artists Row, 24 New Derby St. Paint a sugar pumpkin to take home and kick off the Halloween season with the Salem Col-lective of Artists and Musicians. Facebook.com/SalemCollective.

Trick or Treat with the Mayor, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., East India Fountain on the Pedestrian Mall. Join Mayor Driscoll for trick-or-treating starting at the East India Fountain. Attendees will trick-or-treat along the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall, the Museum Place Mall shops and beyond. Trick-or-treat bags provided, costumes encouraged. 978-745-9595, Salem.com.

SATURDAY, OCT. 4Global Cardboard Challenge, 10 a.m.

to noon, Phoenix School, 90 Margin St. Monsters, giants, huge animals children are invited to let their imaginations fly and join other kids around the world to create giant imaginary creatures out of cardboard, recycled materials, tape and more. Come with friends and family. $5 donation per team. 978-741-0870, Phoe-nixSchool.org.

Haunted Biz Baz Street Fair, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Essex Street Pedestrian Mall. Salem Chamber of Commerce presents, featur-ing items unique to Salem, more than 100 vendors, street performers and music. 978-744-0004, Salem-Chamber.org.

Ask a Witch Make A Wand, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Artemisia Botanicals, 3 Hawthorne Blvd. Sponsored by the Witches Education League. Come make a wand and ask ques-tions about witches and witchcraft from local witches. $1 person. 978-745-0065, WitchesEducationLeague.com.

Radio 92.9 Haunted Movie Series, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Salem Common. Bring a blanket or beach chair to watch ParaNor-man under the stars. Free. www.Radio929.com.

SUNDAY, OCT. 5Haunted Biz Baz Street Fair, 10 a.m. to

6 p.m., Essex Street Pedestrian Mall. Salem Chamber of Commerce presents, featur-ing items unique to Salem, more than 100 vendors, street performers and music. 978-744-0004, Salem-Chamber.org.

Ask a WitchMake A Wand, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Artemisia Botanicals, 3 Hawthorne Blvd. Sponsored by the Witches Education League. Come make a wand and ask ques-tions about witches and witchcraft from local witches. $1 person. 978-745-0065, WitchesEducationLeague.com.

THURSDAY, OCT. 9Tent Talk, noon to 1 p.m., Salem Witch

Trials Memorial, Liberty Street. The Salem

Award Foundation is hosting a 15-minute talk by Kate Fox on Ten Misperceptions About the Salem Witch Trials. Talk is free and all are encouraged to attend. See www.salemaward.org for details.


FRIDAY, OCT. 10Salem Open Market, Derby Square

vending from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Essex Street vending from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., downtown Salem. Market brings together the areas most talented indie craftspeo-ple and designers in an open air market setting. More than 50 booths of unusual handmade products from local artists and designers. SalemOpenMarket.com.

SATURDAY, OCT. 11Weekend Festival: The Big Draw, 10

a.m. to 4 p.m., Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex St. Visit PEM for a day dedicated to drawing as part of the internationally celebrated festival The Big Draw. For a schedule of all Big Draw activities, visit pem.org/calendar. Included with museum admission.


Salem Open Market, Derby Square vending from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Essex Street vending from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., downtown Salem. Market brings together the areas most talented indie craftspeople and designers in an open air market setting. More than 50 booths of unusual handmade products from local artists and designers. SalemO-penMarket.com.

Zombie Walk Salem 2014, 3:30 to 6 p.m., Collins Cove Park, East Collins Street. The time to rise, gather and lurch through Salem is once again approaching. Kickball and costuming starts at 3:30 p.m., and the herd will walk at 4:30 p.m. Facebook.com/events/1420278131572963.

Radio 92.9 Haunted Movie Series, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Salem Common. Bring a blanket or beach chair to watch Hocus Pocus under the stars. Free. www.Radio929.com.

SUNDAY, OCT. 12Ask a Witch Make A Wand, 11 a.m. to

5 p.m., Artemisia Botanicals, 3 Hawthorne Blvd. Sponsored by the Witches Education League. Come make a wand and ask ques-tions about witches and witchcraft from local witches. $1 person. 978-745-0065, WitchesEducationLeague.com. X


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THURSDAY, OCT. 16Tent Talk, noon to 1 p.m., Salem

Witch Trials Memorial, Liberty Street. The Salem Award Foundation hosts a free talk on the Salem Witch Trials or related topic. SalemAward.org.




SATURDAY, OCT. 18Witch City 5K, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Salem

Willows, 167 Fort Ave. A 5K costume race. Race winners and costume contest win-ners receive prizes. Post-race party and awards ceremony will be held at Tavern in the Square at 11:30 a.m. 781-990-7063, NorthShoreYMCA.org/WitchCity5K.



Providence Grays Baseball Game, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Salem Common. Watch baseball the way it was played during the time of the Civil War. The Providence Grays take on the Brooklyn Atlantics in two 1864-style vintage baseball games. See how much the game has changed since the time of no gloves, wool uniforms, and heavy wooden bats. ProvidenceGrays.org.

Annual Childrens Halloween Parade & Costume Party, noon to 2 p.m., Salem Common and 89 Margin St. Children ages

3 to 10 are invited to Salem Common in costume to parade down Essex Street to a costume competition in Riley Plaza. Register at 11:15 a.m. at Salem Common; parade begins at noon. Games and crafts at the Phoenix School after the parade. Rain location, 89 Margin St. $10 admission for both events. PhoenixSchool.org.

The Box! Interactive Family Event, 2 and 3 p.m., Salem Common. A fun, enter-taining and interactive event suitable for families, locals and visitors who want to laugh. Free admission. 978-317-1169, Gal-lowsHillSalem.com.

Who Did The Witch Bewitch In Salem?, 5:30 p.m. to midnight, Knights of Columbus, 94 Washington Square. Inaugu-ral mystery and Halloween party for ages 21 and up. Free buffet, drinks at the cash bar, dancing and surprises. 978-998-9788, EventBrite.com/WhoDidTheWitchBewitch.

Radio 92.9 Haunted Movie Series, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Salem Common. Bring a blanket or beach chair to watch Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory under the stars. Free. www.Radio929.com.

An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Finz, 76 Wharf St. An intimate, one-night-only experience with the dearly departed Edgar Allan Poe whose spirit returns to Salem to perform dramatic readings of The Raven, A Tell-Tale Heart and more. Event includes music, morsels and tantalizing cocktails. Each guest receives an exclusive item commemo-rating the experience. Period costumes encouraged. 978-741-1850, tslpresscom.

ticketleap.com/aneveningwithpoe.Spectral Evidence: Ghost Hunting

101, 8 p.m. to midnight, Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Square W. Journey into the unknown with ghost hunter, author and radio personality Ron Kolek and his team, and learn how to become a paranormal investigator. Purchase tickets at Festi-valoftheDead.com.

SUNDAY, OCT. 19Ask a Witch Make A Wand, 11 a.m. to

5 p.m., Artemisia Botanicals, 3 Hawthorne Blvd. Sponsored by the Witches Education League. Come make a wand and ask ques-tions about witches and witchcraft from local witches. $1 person. 978-745-0065, WitchesEducationLeague.com.


26th Annual Halloween Witch Ride, 1 to 5 p.m., annual Muscular Dystrophy Association fundraiser by motorcycle enthusiasts from across the state. Sce-nic ride from Boston Harley-Davidson on Route 16 in Everett to Shetland Park in Salem. All bikes welcome. Tickets and details at www2.mda.org/site/TR?fr_id=9571&pg=entry. For weather updates on the day of the ride, visit BostonHOG.com.


Haunted Happenings kicks off on Thursday, Oct. 2, with the annual Haunted Happenings Grand Parade featuring pageantry, music and the enthusiasm of thousands of Salems students from kindergarten to college.



Celebrity Dee Wallace, Count Orloks Nightmare Gallery, 285 Derby St. Meet Dee Wallace from Grimm, Cujo, ET, The Howling, Rob Zombies Halloween and more. Evening appearance on one night only. 978-740-0500, NightmareGallery.com.

MONDAY, OCT. 20Meet Victoria Price, Count Orloks

Nightmare Gallery, 285 Derby St. Special guest and daughter of horror legend Vin-cent Price, Victoria Price, will be at Count Orloks Nightmare Gallery for one night only. 978-740-0500, NightmareGallery.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 22Ouija: The Mystery Behind the Game,

7 to 10 p.m., Salem Waterfront Hotel, 225 Derby St. A night of ghostly evidence, a history of spirit contact, and an interac-tive live Ouija board experiment in which that all attendees can partake in. Robert Murch and Jeff Belanger will be the fea-tured speakers. Event is free and open to the public. winning-moves.com.


Trials Memorial, Liberty Street. The Salem Award Foundation hosts a free talk on the Salem Witch Trials or related topic. Sale-mAward.org.

Gedney Glows, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Gedney House, 21 High St. Explore Gedney House by the glow of lantern light and see why

its not a typical historic house tour. See the architecture of a 17th-century Salem shipbuilders home in a new light. Stand inside the chimney, explore dark nooks and crannies, and see original paint treat-ments from the late 1600s. There will be two 45-minute tours: 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. and 6:15 to 7 p.m. $10 general, $5 Historic New England members. Advance reservations strongly suggested. Details and reserva-tions at 978-744-0440 or www.historic-newengland.org.

Meet Your Spirit Allies with Chris Penczak, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Omen, 184 Essex St. Join Christopher Penczak for a fun and informative workshop on how to contact spirit guides and allies. 978-666-0765, Fes-tivaloftheDead.com.



Meet Celebrity Tony Moran, noon to 6 p.m., Count Orloks Nightmare Gallery, 285 Derby St. Tony Moran, who played Michael Myers in the 1978 movie Halloween, will be at Count Orloks Nightmare Gallery for a meet-and-greet and autograph signing.

978-740-0500, NightmareGallery.com.#ScreamOutLoud: Search for Salems

Next Official Scream Queen, 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Square W. Go Out Loud and Logo TV will transform the historic Hawthorne Hotel into a haunted dance club for an exclu-sive Halloween competition with 13 of the regions most boo-tiful stage personalities as part of a live, interactive party experi-ence with DJ Gay Jim (Kiss 108 FM), Sharon Needles (RuPauls Drag Race winner) and Joslyn Fox (RuPauls Drag Race Season 6). GoOutLoud.com.

Lori Bruno presents The Magikal Magi Ball, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., Colonial Hall, 231 Essex St. Live music, dinner, drinks, belly dancing, a magical circle and prizes for best costume. $75 per person. Attend-ees must be at least 21 to attend. 978-740-9297, Magika.com.

SATURDAY, OCT. 25The Devils Chase 6.66 Miler, 8 a.m.

to noon, Salem Willows, 167 Fort Ave. Race starts at Salem Willows and travels 6.66 miles around Salem. Cash prizes awarded to best male and female devil in the race. Prizes awarded for best devil costume and best Halloween costume. Refreshments, entertainment, music and awards cer-emony will take place after the race. Race registration at BNSEventManagement.com. 978-836-0271.

Ask a Witch Make A Wand, 11 a.m. to

5 p.m., Artemisia Botanicals, 3 Hawthorne Blvd. Sponsored by the Witches Education League. Come make a wand and ask ques-tions about witches and witchcraft from local witches. $1 person. 978-745-0065, WitchesEducationLeague.com.


Meet Celebrity Tony Moran, noon to 6 p.m., Count Orloks Nightmare Gallery, 285 Derby St. Tony Moran, who played Michael Myers in the 1978 Halloween, will be at Count Orloks Nightmare Gallery for a meet-and-greet and autograph signing. 978-740-0500, NightmareGallery.com.

Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys Band Performance, 2 to 3 p.m., Salem Common. Vanessa Trien is a local rock star known among the young and the young-at-heart. Fun, interactive musical show for the whole family. Free. VanessaTrien.com.

Harvest Fest, 2 to 8 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 94 Washington Square. Salems largest wine, mead, and craft beer festi-val. Ticket includes wine, mead and beer from Europe, the Americas and Australia; live music; and more. $25 in advance, X


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$30 at the door. Two sessions: first from 2 to 4:30 p.m.; second from 5:30 to 8 p.m. 978-745-2900, SalemHarvestFest.com.

Radio 92.9 Haunted Movie Series, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Salem Common. Bring a blanket or beach chair to watch Ghost-busters under the stars. Free. www.Radio929.com.

The Annual Halloween Ball at the Hawthorne Hotel, 8 p.m. to midnight, 18 Washington Square, W. The annual cos-tume party and ball features food, music, and controlled chaos interrupted only by a costume contest with prizes. This years theme is Mardi Gras Masquerade; think beads, colors and over-the-top costumes. For ages 21 and up. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at 978-744-4080 or TicketWeb.com.

Annual Zombie Prom, 8 p.m. to mid-night, Victoria Station, 86 Wharf St. Pet-rifying costumes, non-stop dance party, crowning of a Prom King & Queen. More than 600 zombies attended last year. Prom photos taken upon entrance. $5 at the door. 978-745-3400, VictoriaStationSalem.com.

Wicked Night on the Wharf, 8 p.m. to midnight, Salem Waterfront Hotel, 225 Derby St. Hotel hosts its annual party with a DJ playing the latest hits all night long, signa-ture appetizers and a cash bar. Costumes are a must for the annual costume contest. Tickets should be purchased in advance. 978-740-8788, SalemWaterfrontHotel.com.

SUNDAY, OCT. 26The Mourning Tea, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.,

Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Square W. Join Salem witches Leanne Marrama and Heather MacDonald for a three-course high tea in grand Victorian tradition. Wear mourn-ing attire and celebrate the lives of the dearly departed, share stories, add photos and mementos to the Salem Witches Book of the Dead, enjoy live music and poetry, and receive messages in the tea leaves. 978-666-0763, FestivaloftheDead.com.



Meet Celebrity Tony Moran, noon to 6 p.m., Count Orloks Nightmare Gallery, 285 Derby St. Tony Moran, who played Michael Myers in the 1978 movie Halloween, will be at Count Orloks Nightmare Gallery for a meet-and-greet and autograph signing. 978-740-0500, NightmareGallery.com.

The Dumb Supper Dinner with the

Dead, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Square W. Join the Salem witches as they honor the dead with a din-ner observed in utter silence. Salem war-lock Christian Day hosts a banquet where the only sound heard is music chosen in memory of the departed. Bring photos and mementos to summon the souls of loved ones on the other side and partake in the most solemn of all the ceremonies of witchcraft. The Dumb Supper is an ancient tradition where the dead attend the living for a magical night of communion. 978-666-0765, FestivaloftheDead.ticketleap.com/DumbSupper2014.

MONDAY, OCT. 27Speaking to the Dead with Laurie

Cabot, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Omen, 184 Essex St. Join Salems official witch Laurie Cabot to learn how to communicate with loved ones on the other side. High priestess and founder of the Cabot Tradition of Witch-craft, Cabot will guide attendees to the other world and help them communicate with loved ones who have passed on. 978-666-0763, FestivaloftheDead.com.

TUESDAY, OCT. 28Graveyard Conjure with Starr Casas,

7 to 10 p.m., Omen, 184 Essex St. Join tra-ditional conjure woman Starr Casas to learn how to connect with your ancestors who walk beside you through the magical power of the graveyard. For tickets, visit FestivaloftheDead.com. 978-666-0765.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29Ancestral Altars: Honoring the Dead,

7 to 10 p.m., Omen, 184 Essex St. Join

authors and practicing witches Raven and Stephanie Grimassi and explore how to communicate with the dead daily through the medium of the ancestral altar. Tickets and details at 978-666-0765 and FestivaloftheDead.com.


Trials Memorial, Liberty Street. The Salem Award Foundation is hosting a 15-minute talk by Kate Fox on Ten Misperceptions About the Salem Witch Trials. Talk is free and all are encouraged to attend. See www.salemaward.org for details.

Portal to the Spirit World, 7 to 10:30 p.m., Omen, 184 Essex St. Join paranormal expert Rosemary Ellen Guiley for a voy-age to the shadowy doorway that bridges this world with the afterlife. Since ancient times, darkened mirrors have been used as powerful portals to the spirit world. Tickets and details at 978-666-0765 or FestivaloftheDead.com.



The Circle of Living, Light, and Love, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Salem Common. Lori Bruno will lead a magical circle to bestow bless-ings for the new year, honor ancestors and those who have passed before us.

978-741-9297, Magika.org.Concert Stage & Beer Garden, 4 to

10 p.m., corner of Federal and Washington streets. Enjoy live music on the Radio 92.9 Concert Stage and Shock Top seasonal beer. Ages 21 and up. www.MyRadio929.com.

The Salem Witches Magic Circle, 5 to 7 p.m., Salem Common. Every Hallow-een night, the Salem witches gather on Salem Common. Join Christian Day, Lore-lei, Leanne Marrama and the witches of Salem with the Dragon Ritual Drummers for a celebration of the sacred and magi-cal ritual of Halloween. Free; open to all. 978-666-0765, FestivaloftheDead.com.

Tricks, Treats and Treasures, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Phillips House, 34 Chestnut St. Take a stroll up historic Chestnut Street and join the sea chantey-singing Salem pirates for tricks, treats and treasures. Free, family-friendly event. 978-744-0440, HistoricNewEngland.org.

Official Salem Witches Halloween Ball, 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Square W. Join Christian Day and the witches of Salem with guests Dragon Ritual Drummers for a night of magic, music and powerful rituals at Salems most magical Hallow-een party. Dance in the Grand Ballroom, feast on hors doeuvres and participate in the costume contest for a chance to win up to $1,000 cash. This years theme is Voodoo Visions. Details and tickets at FestivaloftheDead.com/witchesball.

Halloween Finale Fireworks, 10 p.m., at the top of Washington and Bridge streets. Celebrate the end of the Salem Haunted Happenings festival with fireworks over the North River. www.salem.com.

Staff file photoThe Haunted Happenings Finale Fireworks on Friday, Oct. 31, signal the end of the monthlong celebration.




No fall in New England is complete without a visit to a local farm.

Some of the oldest and most beautiful farms in the region can be found right here on the North Shore, and each has unique events and products to offer, along with all the good fruits, vegetables and beverages you expect to find.

Alfalfa Farm Winery267 Rowley Bridge Road,

Topsfield, 978-774-0014,www.alfalfafarmwinery.com

Public wine tastings, Sat-urdays and Sundays through the fall, 1 to 5 p.m.$6 includes a souvenir Alfalfa Farm wine tasterand a flight of five wines.

Harvest Festival,Oct. 11 and 12, 1 to 5 p.m., a family event with live local music, vineyard tours and more.

Crafts and Cranberries,Nov. 30, 1 to 5 p.m.Holiday shopping in a relaxed wine-tasting atmosphere with local crafters and artisans; watch website for details.

Customer Appreciation Day,Dec. 21, 1 to 5 p.m.Special offers, holiday music and fare-wells as the farm buttons up for the season.

Appleton Farms219 County Road, Ipswich, 978-

356-5728,http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/northeast-ma/appleton-farms.html

Farm store hours:Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.;Sat-urday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

With fresh milk, cheese, but-ter, yogurt, eggs and beef from the farms Jersey dairy herd. Also wide assortment of locally sourced products.

Visitor Center hours: Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Stop by and see portrait exhi-bition Of Farm and Family: Generations of Appleton Family Portraits.

Brooksby Farm54 Felton St., Peabody. 978-

531-1631,www.brooksbyfarm.org

Pick-your-own apples daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Winter squash also available.

Farm store open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,with garden veg-etables and fruits, jams, honey and pies, cider doughnuts, hot and cold cider, and coffee, along with gifts and holiday items.

Visit with farm animals that

include llamas, pigs, goats, sheep and chickens.

Clark Farm163 Hobart St.,

Danvers, 978-774-0550,www.clark-farmdanvers.com

In the Hobart/Clark family since 1728.

Mums, pumpkins, squashes, pansies, cornstalks and other autumn decorative crops. Heirloom varieties of winter squash, including the Colby strain of New England blue Hubbard and the warty orange Essex turban. Colorful Indian corn, gourds, and decorative kale. Waltham butternut, spaghetti, burgess buttercup, delicata, Hubbard, deli-cious, and red kuri

squashes.Fall apples include honey-

crisp, Macintosh, Macoun, Cortland and gala. Fall produce includes Concord grapes, cran-berries and parsnips.

Open until Halloween, with a wide selection of fall decora-tions. Closed for two weeks in November to transform farm stand for the holiday season.

Connors Farm30 Valley Road, Danvers, 978-

777-1245,www.connorsfarm.com

Pick-your-own apples, raspberries and blackberries (call978-777-1245 for picking conditions). Visit farms market for plants, flower and pies.

Several family attractions, including corn maze, pig races, hay rides, jumping pillow, farm animals and more. Also Hyste-ria Scream Park for those over 17. Food sold on premises.

Open until Nov. 3.

Marini Farm259 Linebrook Road, Ipswich,

978-356-0430,www.marinifarm.com

Tomatoes, cucumber, egg-plant, green beans, pumpkins and more are available at the farm stand through October.

Corn maze open until Nov. 2, with 10 miles of pathways, and other attractions and activities for the whole family, including a new tube slide.

Christmas on the Hill at Marini Farm reopens Nov. 22, with more than 2,000 precut trees, along with wreaths, holi-day greenery and giftables.

Russell Orchards143 Argilla Road, Ipswich,

978-356-5366,www.russellor-chards.com

Pick your own apples until Columbus Day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cider doughnuts made from scratch in the bakery. Pro-duce, honey, cider, eggs, local products and more in the farm store, which is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in October, until 5 p.m. in November.

Sample fruit wines intasting roomSaturday and Sunday, noon to 5:30 p.m. or by appoint-ment.Price: $5 for four variet-ies, includes glass.Wines can be purchased anytime during store hours. Last day of season Nov. 30.

Apples and Wine Festival,Sat-urday and Sunday, Nov. 8 and 9, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Savor fine fruit wines and hard ciders. Reserva-tions open Oct. 1.

Thanksgiving day open 8:45 to 11:45 a.m., with pies for sale.

Shop local at regions farmsBY WILL BROADDUS

STAFF WRITER

Dan Ryan photoPumpkins at Russell Orchards in Ipswich.

File photoApples are ripe for the picking at Brooksby Farm in Peabody.




Its amazing: Every fall on the North Shore, there are two corn mazes people can enjoy.

Created with GPS technology, the mazes at Connors Farm in Danvers and Marini Farm in Ispwich can only be seen from the sky.

But the images they draw in the corn stalks provide themes for the challenges visitors face when they enter each maze.

Its America the Beautiful, with a picture of the United States, said Bobby Connors.

Were trying to cater to the school groups, and the kids and families.

While people will be trying to find their way through Connors maze, which covers 7 acres, four pigs will be racing around a track at the farm.

We race them about four times a day, Connors said. We train them with doughnuts. The track is about 150 feet long.

We run them around this track, and they love running, and they love doughnuts. The show is really a lot of fun stuff.

In addition to tackling the maze and watching pig races,

Find your way to these farms corn mazesBY WILL BROADDUS

STAFF WRITER IF YOU GO What: 2014 Connors Farm and Marini Farm corn mazes When: Now until Nov. 2 Where: Connors Farm, 30 Valley Road, Route 35, Danvers, 978-777-1245. Open

9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in September, then Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in October and November (Sunday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.)Marini Farm, 259 Linebrook Road, Ipswich, 978-238-9FUN. Sunday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Flashlight Nights, Friday and Saturday, 6 to 10:30 p.m.

Information: Admission, Connors Farm, weekends (and holidays), kids ages 3 to 64, $12.95; seniors 65-plus $11.95; ages 2 and under free (with a paying adult). Mon-day to Friday, not including holidays, kids 3 to 64 $9.95; seniors 65-plus $8.95, ages 2 and under free (with a paying adult). Marini Farm, $10.95; $12.95 for Flashlight Nights, children age 3 and under: free.

Courtesy photoAn aerial view of Connors Farms 2014 corn maze.



there will be plenty of other things for families to do at Con-nors Farm this fall.

We have an awful lot of new stuff for kids this year, Con-nors said.

These include activities where they can shoot Nerf balls at each other, ride through a pipe slide and mine for gemstones.

A big new thing is the night-time stuff, Connors said. We re-branded our haunted venue under the name Hysteria, and we have five attractions. Were running it for 12 nights.

At Marini Farm, the maze fea-tures the main character from a childrens book by Joe Troiano, The Legend of the Square Pumpkin.

We did Spookely, said Mike Marini. Its the whole anti-bullying concept. Hes kind of like the ugly duckling, a square pumpkin in a pumpkin patch, and hes picked on all the time.

Spookely is designed into the corn maze, but his story is also told at eye level.

Theres a storyboard where families come over and read the story, Marini said. School

tours come in, and we read the book to them.

The corn is standing tall on the North Shore this fall, which should make for some great mazes.

Its been an awesome grow-ing year, Marini said. The maze is lush and thick and tall. Weve had great weather, timely rain, a good plant-ing season and really good

growing weather.One of the innovations this

fall at Marini Farm has been the creation of a family-friendly maze park.

I pushed back the maze and left space for families, Marini said. Theres a giant silo and 60-foot tube slide.The silo is educational, to show them what silos are, but its also a play structure, for playing inside the corn.

There will be a giant rope maze and bouncing pillow again this year at Marini Farm, and also a cannon that launches ears of corn.

Theres a new cannon this year, something with a little more power, Marini said.

Its been an awesome growing year. The maze is lush and thick and tall. Weve had great weather, timely rain, a good planting season,

and really good growing weather. Mike Marini

Courtesy photoThis years corn maze at Marini Farm in Ipswich.



The North Shore is home to a wide variety of musical venues, cultural institutions and first-rate museums, all of which fea-ture exciting programs this fall.

Marbleheads Symphony by the Sea will perform All for Opera at Abbot Hall on Oct. 23, and again on Oct. 26 at the Fire-house Center in Newburyport.

The symphony is led by con-ductor Don Palma, afounding member of the world-famous Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, and will follow that program with concerts in February and April.

Me and Thee Coffeehouse, on Mugford Street in Marblehead, is back with another musical

season of contemporary folk, progressive bluegrass and Americana.

Mandolin Orange will play on Oct. 3, fresh off the stage from Newport Folk Festival, and the legendary Jonathan Edwards will return on Oct. 17.

Looking ahead to Nov. 21, singer and songwriter John Fullbright who appeared on Late Show with David Lettmer-man in August will be at Me and Thee.

With a new artistic director, Matt Gray, and under the guid-ance of new managing director Kate Ventimiglia, the Salem The-atre Company will open its 12th season with Witch Trials.

Performances will run until Oct. 18 at the intimate theater on Lafay-ette Street and will be followed in

A season of drama, music and art


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At North Shore Music The-atre, a theater in the round that staged its first musical in the 1950s, Chicago will play until Oct. 5, and Les Miserables runs from Oct. 28 to Nov. 16.

David Coffee will be back as Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, in a role he has brought to life for more than 20 years, from Dec. 5 to 21.

Alumni songwriters, includ-ing Molly Pinto Madigan and Ross Livermore, will take the stage at Salem State on Oct. 3.

The satirical As Bees in Honey Drown will be staged in the universitys Callan Studio Theatre starting Oct. 16.

Theres also plenty of music at NSMT, which this fall will include Harvey Robbins Doo Wop Hall of Fame of America, featuring The

Clovers and the original mem-bers of the Duprees.

This fall, the mobiles and sta-biles of Alexander Calder will stand, hang, tremble and twist in Peabody Essex Museums galleries in the show Calder and Abstraction: From Avant-Garde to Iconic.

Also this fall at the museum, in tune with the foliage of New Englands trees, the exhibit Branching Out will open in the museumsredesigned and expanded Art & Nature Center.

Celebrating all things arbo-real, the show will include a variety of artworks by contem-porary artists whose art incor-porates living trees.

As always at the Art and Nature Center, there will also be a wide range of fascinating and fun hands-on activities relating to the theme of the exhibit.

File photoPeabody Essex Museum presents Calder and Abstraction: From Avant-Guarde to Iconic, an exhibit of Alexander Calders mobiles and sculptures through Jan. 4.

File photoSymphony by the Sea, under the direction of Donald Palma, performs All for Opera at Abbot Hall in Marblehead on Oct. 23.

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Salem Theatre Companys Season 12 Main Stage lineup includes STCs The Witch Trials, on stage through Oct. 18, and Dylan Thomas Under Milk Wood, on stage Dec. 4 to 20, at the STC Theater, 90 Lafayette St., Salem. Details and tickets at www.salemtheatre.com.

North Shore Music Theatre: Chi-cago, playing through Oct. 5. Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, Chicago is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who mur-ders her on-the-side lover. Desperate to avoid conviction, Roxie dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicagos slickest criminal lawyer to transform her crime into a bar-rage of sensational headlines. Les Mis-erables, playing Oct. 28 through Nov. 16. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Miserables tells an epic story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption. The Tony Award-winning musical examines the metamorphosis of ex-prisoner Jean Valjean who agrees to care for a dying fac-tory workers young daughter, all the while being hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert. Tickets start at $50. The North Shore Music Theatre is located at 62 Dunham Road, Beverly. 978-232-7200, www.nsmt.org.

The Peabody Essex Museum is cur-rently featuring the following exhibits in its galleries: Calder and Abstrac-tion: From Avant-Garde to Iconic, Alex-ander Calders abstract works in sculpture; Branching Out: Trees as Art, more than 30 varied works made with bark, wood, roots, seedpods, leaves and bio-signals that explore ways in which con-temporary artists use trees as inspiration and a medium for their work; Ravens Many Gifts: Native Art of the North-west Coast, works of native art from the Pacific Northwest coast created during the past 200 years; Figuring the Abstract in Indian Art, 20th-century paintings and 15th- to 19th-century sculptures exploring the concept of abstraction as a vehicle for embodying form and mean-ing; Double Happiness: Celebration in Chinese Art, more than 30 highlights of delicate dishes from PEMs Chinese col-lection spanning 3,000 years; 6:30 am, Robert Weingarten, a years worth of daily exposures taken at precisely 6:30 a.m. with an identical combination of cam-era, 350-millimeter lens, slow-speed film and viewpoint overlooking Santa Monica Bay. The following exhibits open this fall: The Woods, Oct. 11, a trilogy of video installations by video artist Candice Breitz

that explore how mainstream cinema por-trays childhood and fuels the dreams of actors and audiences. Someone Elses Country, Oct. 11, photographs taken by Jo Ractliffe who spent four years in the African country of Angola, documenting the aftermath of the countrys 27-year civil war. In Plain Sight: Discovering the Furniture of Nathaniel Gould, Nov. 15, 18th-century works and journals that illuminate the legacy of Nathaniel Gould, Salems premier 18th-century cabinet-maker. Museum admission: $18 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students (with ID), free for PEM members, youth (16 and under) and Salem residents with ID; $10 after 5 p.m. PEM is located at 161 Essex St., Salem. 978-745-9500, pem.org.

Community House of Hamilton and Wenham: The Music Man, a bi-weekly concert on Mondays and Thursdays at 10 a.m., at the Community House of Hamilton and Wenham, 284 Bay Road, Hamilton. Sing

and dance with the Community Houses Music Man. The 45-minute family concert features familiar and original tunes per-formed by local dad and musician Brian Doser. $5 admission per family. Details available at www.communityhouse.org. No performances on holidays.

Salem State University: Lies in the Dust by Jakob Crane and Timothy Decker, an exhibit on view Oct. 6 to Nov. 5. Crane and Decker have created a graphic novel that tells the story of Ann Putnam, the only one of the accusers in the witchcraft hysteria of 1692 to apolo-gize for her actions. Art + Design Fac-ulty Showcase 2014, on view Nov. 10 to Dec. 11. Annual exhibit features printmak-ing, painting, design, sculpture, photogra-phy and various other media created by Salem States full-time and adjunct studio faculty. Both exhibits will be on display in Salem State Universitys Winfisky Gallery, Ellison Campus Center, 352 Lafayette St.,

Salem. Free admission. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by appointment at 978-542-7890.

The Wenham Museum: The following exhibits are on view at the museum, 132 Main St., Wenham: Its a Snap! Com-munity Lego Art through Oct. 17; Train Time 18: Farm to Table by Train, Nov. 7 through Feb. 22; Revolutionary Lives: New Englanders in the 1700s, Oct. 1 through Jan. 31; and Only The Vest through Jan. 4. Museum hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. General admission is $10 adults, $6 children ages 1 and up, senior discounts on Wednesdays. 978-468-2377, www.wenhammuseum.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1Fall Fresh Crop, 5:30 to 8 p.m.,

Appleton Farms, 219 County Road, Ipswich. Head out into the fields to harvest, then try out some tasty new recipes in Apple-tons state-of-the-art farm kitchen as part of the Appleton Cooks! program. $60 The Trustees of Reservations members, $65 nonmembers. Register at www.thetrust-ees.org/appletoncooks.

Bluef in Robot ics, 6 :30 p .m. , Swampscott Public Library, 61 Burrill St., Swampscott. Mike McDonough and Russ Burgett of Bluefin Robotics will outline how underwater robots designed and built in Massachusetts are used for a wide variety of subsea applications around the world. They will discuss the various types and capabilities of the robots, and the kind of data and imagery the robots can collect. The types of jobs in the underwater tech-nology industry will also be highlighted. A robot model of the AUV (autonomous underwater vehicle) will be on display for show and tell. Free admission; open to teens and adults. 781-596-8867.

Revamp Your Wardrobe, 7 to 8 p.m., Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, 14 Union St., S. Hamilton. Emily Neill, author of Closet Smarts, teaches people how to look put together and intentional about style, regardless of their budget or body type. Free. www.hwlibrary.org.

THURSDAY, OCT. 2Artist Talk: Sarah Hill, 11:30 a.m., Mont-

serrat College of Art, 23 Essex St., Beverly. Talk by artist Sarah Hill whose work is on view in The Highest Closet exhibit. Free. www.montserrat.edu.

Chess for Kids, 3:30 p.m., Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, 14 Union St., S. Hamilton. Sandra Stolle teaches chess for kids every Thursday in October. All skill levels are welcome, including beginners. Registration requested at 978-468-5577. Free. www.hwlibrary.org.

Teen Think Tank, 6:30 p.m., Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, 14 Union St., S.

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Hamilton. Patrons ages 11 to 18 are invited to share ideas with the teen/young adult librarian to improve the programs and ser-vices designed specifically for teens at the library. Free. www.hwlibrary.org.

Current Events Discussion Group, 7 to 8 p.m., Peabody Institute Library, 603 Lowell St., Peabody. First meeting of a discussion group that will meet monthly at the West Branch. Interactive group con-siders global, national and local issues of interest to community members. Meetings take place on the first Thursday of the month. Sign up at the West Branch Events calendar at www.peabodylibrary.org. Con-tact West Branch Librarian Melissa Robin-son with questions, 978-535-3354, ext. 11.

A Murder in Wellesley, with authors Tom Farmer and Marty Foley, 7 p.m., Peabody Institute Library, 15 Sylvan St., Danvers. On Halloween morning in 1999, Mabel Greineder was savagely murdered on a wooded trail in Wellesley. The com-munity was further shaken when the investigation turned to her husband, Dirk Greineder, a prominent allergist and family man who was soon revealed to be leading a secret life. Marty Foley spent more than 24 years with the Massachusetts State Police and was the lead detective on the case. Register for the program at 978-774-0554 or danverslibrary.org.

Photography Talk, 7 to 8 p.m., Marblehead Arts Association, 8 Hooper St., Marblehead. MAA presents a talk on

framing photographic compositions. www.marbleheadarts.org, 781-631-2608.

Alumni Vocal Recital, 7:30 p.m., Salem State University Recital Hall, 71 Loring Ave., Salem. Salem State alumni Antanas Meilus, Kathryn OConnell, Ginny OConnell and Elizabeth Anderson present a con-cert of arias and arts songs. Beverly Soll accompanies on piano. Free. 978-542-7890, salemstate.edu/arts.

FRIDAY, OCT. 3Louisas Girls, 10:30 a.m. to noon,

Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, 14 Union St., S. Hamilton. Delvena Theatre Company presents an artistic interpretation of Lou-isa May Alcotts beloved Little Women, which chronicles the humorous and sentimental March sisters as they come of age in 19th-century New England. The one-woman, multicharacter show features Lynne Moulton as she transforms herself from Marmee to Jo to Meg with a voice change, posture shift or simple flick of a fan. Funded by a grant from the Hamilton-Wenham Cultural Council. Free. www.hwli-brary.org.

Fridays in the Rose: Faculty Recital, noon to 12:50 p.m., Rose Performance Hall, Endicott College, 376 Hale St., Bev-erly. The faculty of Endicotts Performing Arts Department will present its varied talents in theater, music and dance. Free; light appetizer reception to follow. www.endicott.edu/centerforthearts.

Ipswich Arts & Illumination Show Opening, 5 to 8 p.m., Ipswich Town Hall, 25 Green St., Ipswich. Art show opens at 5 p.m., with live jazz by Tom Palance & Friends from 6 to 8 p.m., and light refresh-ments. Show continues Saturday, Oct. 4, and Sunday, Oct. 5.

The Highest Closet Performances, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., 301 Cabot St., Beverly. As part of The Highest Closet exhibit, these performances, in addition to video and animation in the exhibit, describe conflicted ways the body is controlled, trauma is processed and identity is com-municated. Learn more at www.montser-rat.edu/galleries/public-programs. Free.

Mandolin Orange with Jonah Tol-chin, 8 p.m. show, Me and Thee, Unitar-ian Universalist Church, 28 Mugford St., Marblehead. Tickets are $14 in advance and $17 at the door. Call 781-631-8987 or visit www.meandthee.org for information and directions.

SATURDAY, OCT. 4Ipswich Arts & Illumination Cel-

ebration, noon to 9:30 p.m., downtown Ipswich. Theater, music, art, floating bonfires on the Ipswich River, and more. Free. www.ipswichvisitorcenter.org/events/ipswich-illuminated.

Fall Foliage Paddle, 1 to 3 p.m., Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. Join sanctuary staff for a gentle paddle along the Ipswich River to

explore the pristine habitat and fall colors. Attendees may encounter a beaver, otter or muskrat. Meet in front of Visitor Cen-ter. All equipment and basic instruction provided. For families and children ages 6 to 18. Mass Audubon members: $13 adult, $11 child; nonmembers: $15 adult, $13 child. Registration required at www.massaudu-bon.org or 978-887-9264.

Block Party, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Cabot Street, Beverly. Beverly Main Streets hosts a downtown street party. One block of Cabot Street will be closed so guests can walk around, meet up with friends and listen to live music. Food, beer and wine will be sold by local restaurants set up on the street. Three local bands will perform. Suggested donation at the gate is $5 per adult. Cash only. No pets. Bring Massachu-setts ID to drink. Details available at 978-922-8558 or www.beverlymainstreets.org.

Puppet Show, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Marblehead Arts Association, 8 Hooper St., Marblehead. The Waldorf Magical Strings Puppet Troupe presents A Fairy Went A-Marketing, a puppet show for families and children ages 2 to 7. www.marblehead-arts.org, 781-631-2608.

Open Mike Night, 6 to 8 p.m., Com-munity House of Hamilton and Wenham, 284 Bay Road, Hamilton. Teens are invited to hear live music and support their friends. Interested musicians in grades nine through 12 should contact [email protected]. X

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Summer Band Concert, 7 p.m., Ipswich Riverwalk patio, between Market and South Main streets, Ipswich. Ipswich Sum-mer Band presents a community concert as part of the Ipswich Arts & Illumination Weekend. Free. www.ipswichvisitorcenter.org/calendar-2/.

SUNDAY, OCT. 5Fall Birds of Ipswich River, 7:30 to

10:30 a.m., Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctu-ary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. Explore the sanctuarys wetlands, fields, upland forest and river edges in search of the many bird species attracted to those habitats. Learn to identify birds in their non-breeding plumage. Beginning birders welcome. Meet in front of the Nature Cen-ter. Bring binoculars and a field guide to birds; spares are available. Program for adults; $12 Mass Audubon members, $14 nonmembers. Preregistration required at www.massaudubon.org or 978-887-9264.

Edible Wild Mushrooms Workshop, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. Join field biologist, naturalist and nature artist Erika Sonder for a workshop on how to identify a few of the most common wild edible mushrooms, and get ideas on how to prepare and cook them. Program begins indoors with an introduction to mycol-ogy, a look at samples, and discussion of characteristics to differentiate edible mushrooms from the most poisonous ones, and then outside for a walk to find mushrooms. Return to the barn to cook up some samples to taste. Although Mass Audubon does not permit collecting on its properties, Sonder will discuss similar sites on the North Shore where collect-ing is permitted. Meet in the barn. Dress for weather and wear comfortable walk-ing shoes. Program for adults; $25 Mass Audubon member, $30 nonmember. Reg-istration required at www.massaudubon.org or 978-887-9264.

Ipswich Arts & Illumination Celebra-tion, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., downtown Ipswich. Artist vendors and eighth annual Acous-tic Brunch. www.ipswichvisitorcenter.org/events/ipswich-illuminated.

Wee Ones Paddle, 1 to 3 p.m., Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. Instructors Angela Walsh and Cheryl Corrado will pair up two adults and two children per canoe and lead a lei-surely paddle up the river. Attendees will stop off in one of the backwater areas and do some dipping in the river to observe the creatures under the surface. Snack at the canoe landing where the days discov-eries will be discussed. Bring a blanket; sweet treat provided. Meet in front of the Visitor Center. Basic instruction and all equipment provided. For families with children ages 4 to 6. Mass Audubon mem-bers: $13 adult, $11 child; nonmembers: $15 adult, $13 child. Registration required at www.massaudubon.org or 978-887-9264.

Special Presentation: Illuminating Rembrandts Biblical Paintings, 2 to 3 p.m., Peabody Essex Museum, Morse Auditorium, 161 Essex St., Salem. Profes-sor Henk van Os, former director of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, returns to PEM to talk about three famous Rem-brandt paintings. Included with museum admission. Register in advance. 978-745-9500, pem.org.

Choate Island Tour, 2 to 5 p.m., Crane Wildlife Refuge on the Crane Estate, Argilla Road, Ipswich. Guided walking tour of Choate Island. Walk along the car-riage ways and footpaths then look inside the 1778 Proctor Barn and the ChoateHouse, built around 1725. Continue to the highest point on the island where the Crane Family burial ground looks out over Plum Island Sound. Tour includes complimentary boat ride to and from the refuge. Round-trip hike is approximately 4 miles long and fairly strenuous. $20 The Trustees of Reservations members, $30 nonmembers, free/children under 12. www.thetrustees.org/craneoutdooradventures.

The Highest Closet Performance Art Workshop, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., 301 Cabot St., Beverly. Workshop in collabo-ration with The Highest Closet exhibit, which explores conflicted ways the body is controlled, trauma is processed and identity is communicated. Learn more at www.montserrat.edu/galleries/public-programs. Free.

Making Comic Sense, 4 p.m., Rose Performance Hall, Endicott College, 376 Hale St., Beverly. Comedian Jimmy Tingles funny presentation on current social, topi-cal and political events. $25 general; lim-ited free seating available for those with Endicott College ID. Sponsored by the Bev-erly Rotary Club. Proceeds support local veteran support groups. www.endicott.edu/centerforthearts.

TUESDAY, OCT. 7HeritageQuest Genealogical Data-

base Tour, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, 14 Union St., S. Hamilton. Cindy Grove offers an introduc-tion and overview of the subscription database. Learn tips on how to drill down to results that matter. HeritageQuest contains U.S. Census Records (1790-1940), PERSI Archive (2.3 million geneal-ogy and local history periodical articles: 1800-2009), Revolutionary War Records, Freedmans Bank Records (1865-1874), U.S. Congressional Serial Set Memorials, Petitions and Private Relief Actions. Free. www.hwlibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8Artist Talk: Anabel Vzquez Rodr-

guez, 11:30 a.m., Montserrat College of Art, 23 Essex St., Beverly. Anabel Vzquez Rodrguezs work unearths myth, history and sociopolitical issues through an auto-biographical lens. Free. www.montserrat.edu/galleries/public-programs.

Pushing the Envelope: American History through Postage Stamps, 1 p.m., Smith Barn, Felton Street, Peabody. Lecture by Henry Lukas, education direc-tor at the Spellman Museum of Postal History. Lukas presents an illustrated talk about famous events and individuals in U.S. history as seen on postage stamps. The history of the postal system since Colonial times will also be discussed. Free/Peabody Historical Society members, $5 nonmembers. 978-531-0805.

Full Moon Paddle, 6 to 9:30 p.m., Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Per-kins Row, Topsfield. Guided by the moon-light of the full Hunters Moon, canoe along the Ipswich River and watch for ducks, herons and other birds, bats and, possibly, river mammals, including bea-vers, muskrats, and otters. Listen for owls and experience the sounds of the noctur-nal river habitat. Stop on one of the river islands to enjoy a campfire and snacks. Meet in front of the Visitors Center. All equipment provided; participants should have previous canoeing experience. Program for adults; $28 Mass Audubon members, $32 nonmembers. Registration required at www.massaudubon.org or 978-887-9264.

Starry, Starry Night XI, 6 to 9 p.m., Smith Barn at Brooksby Farm, Felton Street, Peabody. The Trustees of the Peabody Institute Library and the Peabody Institute Library Foundation will host a cocktail party fundraiser with music, food and conversation under the stars. $20 ticket. Proceeds support programs, collections and services provided by the Peabody Institute Library. Purchase tickets at the Main, South or West Branch libraries, or at starrystarrynightxi.event-brite.com.

Full Moon and Folklore Hike, 7 to 9 p.m., Crane Wildlife Refuge, Argilla Road, Ipswich. Local Native American tribes named the October full moon the Hunt-ers Moon. The years second total lunar eclipse occurs with this full moon; visible in its entirety over Western North America, while for the central and eastern sections, moonset will intervene during the later part of the umbral stages. Hike travels up and down dunes, through soft sand, for approximately 21/2 miles. Dress for the weather to maximize comfort, and bring water. Attendees may also bring flash-lights/head lamps; leaders may ask for moments of total darkness to fully enjoy the moon and the shadows it makes on the dunes. $15 TTOR members, $25 non-members. Hike suitable for ages 13 and older. Preregistration required at www.thetrustees.org/craneoutdooradventures.

Film 101 Screening, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Montserrat College of Art, 23 Essex St., Beverly. Screening with artist and cura-tor Anabel Vzquez Rodrguez. Free. www.montserrat.edu/galleries/public-programs.

THURSDAY, OCT. 9Memory Caf, 2 to 4 p.m., Wenham

Museum, 132 Main St., Wenham. Persons with memory loss and their caregivers are invited for an afternoon of coffee, con-versation and companionship. Visit will center on a variety of objects from the museums collection. Reduced admission. 978-468-2377, www.wenhammuseum.org.

Chess for Kids, 3:30 p.m., Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, 14 Union St., S. Hamilton. Sandra Stolle teaches chess for kids every Thursday in October. All skill levels are welcome, including beginners. Registration requested at 978-468-5577. Free. www.hwlibrary.org.

Halloween Dance, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Community House of Hamilton and Wenham, 284 Bay Road, Hamilton. The Community House hosts a social for Special Friends, individuals with special needs. All are welcome. Free with advance registration. 978-468-4818, www.communi-tyhouse.org.

The Perfect Drug, 7 p.m., Peabody Institute Librarys South Branch, 78 Lynn St., Peabody. Mike Cross, professor at Northern Essex Community College, talks about why chocolate is good for humans, how much is healthy and what kinds are best to eat. Cross will demonstrate how the brain reacts positively to chocolate, making it the perfect drug. Chocolate will be provided for tasting. Program for adults. Free; preregistration required at www.peabodylibrary.org or 978-531-3380.

Writers Series, 7:30 p.m., Salem State University, Ellison Campus Center, Metro Room, 352 Lafayette St., Salem. Series fea-tures poet Todd Davis and fiction writer Steve Yarbrough. Free admission. Details at salemstate.edu/arts or 978-542-7890.

FRIDAY, OCT. 10Historic Properties Tour, 10 a.m.

to 3 p.m., Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page St., Danvers. Danvers Historical Society, Danvers Alarm List and the Daughters of the American Revolution General Israel Putnam Chapter present tours of the Page House, Tapley Memorial Hall, Rebecca Nurse Homestead and the Judge Samuel Holten House. $15 at the door for all four properties; all proceeds support the main-tenance of properties. www.danversdar.org, 978-777-1666 or danvershistoricprop-erties.blogspot.com.

M is for Museum: Its a Snap! Com-munity Lego Art Exhibit, 10:30 a.m., Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Wenham. Children and their caregivers are invited to explore the museums Its a Snap! Community Lego Art exhibit, then build with Legos using creative tips from the Lego Ideas Book. Admission: $10 adults, $6 children ages 1 and up. 978-468-2377, www.wenhammuseum.org.

Oniontown Community Variety Show, 7 to 9 p.m., Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page St., Danvers. Show features regional, all-volunteer professional talent on stage. $5 at the door for nonperformers. Light refreshments available. Sponsored by the




Danvers Historical Society. To perform, contact Dan Tremblay at [email protected]. Proceeds benefit the ongoing pres-ervation mission of the society. RSVP to 978-777-1666 or [email protected].

SATURDAY, OCT. 11Birds in Watercolor, 9 a.m. to noon,

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Per-kins Row, Topsfield. Workshop with artist Brenda Sloane begins with a short walk to observe the resident birds of the sanc-tuary, and then back to the Barn where participants will use watercolors to paint images of birds in their natural habitats. Learn watercolor techniques, such as wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, salt and wax, and how to use plastic wrap to achieve special effects. No previous experience necessary. All materials provided. Program for adults. $30 Mass Audubon members, $36 non-members. Registration required at www.massaudubon.org or 978-887-9264.

Dads and Donuts, 11 a.m., Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, 14 Union St., S. Hamilton. A 30-minute story program especially for dads with children ages 2 and older. Morning concludes with col-oring, snacks and social time. Moms are always invited. Free. www.hwlibrary.org.

The Great Duck Migration, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. Hike down to Bun-ker Meadows and climb the observation tower to observe the magnificent specta-cle of ducks coming in to roost. Learn how to identify different species, use counters to keep track of numbers, hear the sounds of ducks settling in for the night, and pos-sibly spot a great horned owl in the dis-tance. Meet in the Nature Center. Dress warmly and wear sturdy shoes. Program suitable for children ages 5 to 18. Mass Audubon members: $7 adult, $6 child; nonmembers: $9 adult, $7 child. Prereg-istration required at www.massaudubon.org or 978-887-9264.

Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band Fall Concert, 7 p.m., A.J. Gordon Memo-rial Chapel, Gordon College, 255 Grapevine Road, Wenham. The Gordon Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band perform their annual fall concert featuring a wide variety of music from the wind band repertoire. Free. www.gordon.edu.

SUNDAY, OCT. 12Doo-Wopp, 2 p.m., North Shore Music

Theatre, 62 Dunham Road, Beverly. Har-vey Robbins Doo-Wopp Hall of Fame of America national inductions and concert will honor 2014 inductees Kathy Young and The Innocents, original members of The Duprees, The Clovers, The Persuasions, and The Shades of Blue. Tickets: $59 inner, $49 all other seats. 978-232-7200, www.nsmt.org.

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