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Holiday calendar
By Globe Staff, 12/2/2001
</i>Gloucester: Enjoy historic buildings, decorated and open for the holidays, during the annual ''Middle Street Holiday Walk'' on Dec. 8 from 1 to4 p.m. Also, musical presentations, special exhibits, lectures, and horse-drawn carriage rides throughout the Historic District area of downtown Gloucester. Free. Call 978-281-2432. </i>Melrose: ''Home for the Holidays'' will take place Dec. 7-9. Events include the Holiday Stroll, caroling, tree lighting, sidewalk sale of chowder and food, and shopping on Friday night along Main Street. MHS Bandaiders Christmas tree and Kissing Ball sale, Dec. 7, 5-9 p.m., at MHS parking lot, 360 Lynn Fells Parkway. Open houses at local businesses on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 781-665-3033 for schedule. </i>Rockport: The Seacoast Village Open House on Dec. 8 features open houses in shops and galleries, strolling musicians, the Festival of Trees, ice sculptures, hayrides down Bearskin Neck, and the Scandinavian Jul Fest. Fourteen inns will participate in the Annual Inn Tour on Dec. 9 from 1 to 5 p.m. Craftworks displayed at most inns. Call 978-546-6575 or 978-283-1601. EXTRAMC Hamilton: The Christmas program and luncheon of the Women's Council of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary on Dec. 6 will feature an address by Dr. Kenneth L. Swetland, academic dean of the Hamilton campus. Check-in at 10:15 a.m. in the seminary chapel foyer, 130 Essex St. For reservations call 978-468-2148. Lynn: Learn about the history of Christmas in America at the lecture ''Christmas: The Evolution of an American Holiday,'' Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at Lynn Museum, 125 Green St. Admission $4. A free Holiday Open House will be held at the museum, Dec. 8 from 1 to 3 p.m., with refreshments, an ornament workshop for children, seasonal music, the Festival of Trees, and a visit from Father Christmas. Call 781-592-2465. FESTIVALS & HOLIDAY SHOPPINGMC Beverly: The Guild of Beverly Artists' annual Christmas Show and Sale, featuring ornaments, fine handicrafts, paintings, and holiday greens, today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Lynch Park Barn, 55 Ober St. Free admission. * Gloucester: The annual Holiday Open House at Marty Morgan's Pottery Studio, 428 Washington St., continues today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 978-281-3347. </i>Gloucester: ''Deck the Walls'' Open House at Bodin Historic Photo & Fine Art, 82 Main St., Dec. 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. Call 978-283-2524. </i>Gloucester: Shop for unique holiday gifts, meet storybook characters, and enjoy storytelling, puppetry, a visit from Father Christmas, and holiday songs during ''A Hammond Castle Christmas and Olde English Marketplace'' on Dec. 8, 9, 15, and 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Hammond Castle Museum, 80 Hesperus Ave. Admission $10; ages 3-12 $5. Not handicap accessible. Call 978-283-2080. Visit www.hammondcastle.org. </i>Gloucester: Watch the process of making handmade glass beads and jewelry during the Holiday Open Studio at Beth Williams' Studio, 17 Pleasant St. Hours: Dec. 8 from noon to 5 p.m. and Dec. 9 from 1 to 5 p.m. Call 978-283-5566. Visit www.bethwilliams.com/holidayshow. Haverhill: The J. Greenleaf and Whitt's End stores at Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School, 115 Amesbury Line Road, will hold their annual Holiday Prelude on Dec. 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with refreshments and holiday gifts. </i>Haverhill: John Mulcahy Studio of Fine Art, 275 Ferry Road, in Bradford, will hold a Holiday Sale of Small Paintings Dec. 8 and 9 from noon to 4 p.m. Refreshments. Call 978-373-9293. </i>Melrose: Christmas tree and wreath sale to benefit the eighth-grade class at St. Mary's Schoolyard, 4 Myrtle St., Dec. 7 from 5 to 9 p.m., Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Dec. 9 from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Call 781-665-5602. </i>Rockport: A Holiday Pottery Show and Sale, 80 Pigeon Hill St., in Pigeon Cove, includes studio tours, wheel demonstrations, music, and refreshments, today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 978-546-6186. Wakefield: Wakefield Arts and Crafts Society presents its annual Christmas Tea and Crafts Sale, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the First Parish Congregational Church, One Church St. Winthrop: Winthrop Art Association's Holiday Bazaar will be held Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Winthrop Senior Center, 35 Harvard St. MUSICMC Hamilton: Cantemus Chamber Chorus will perform ''A Charles Dickens Christmas: Songs of the Season'' today at 4 p.m. at Christ Church, Asbury Street. Tickets $16, seniors $12, ages 18 and under free. Call 888-CHORUS1. Visit www.cantemus.org. </i>Ipswich: As part of its ''Christmas Around the World Tour,'' The Moscow Boys Choir will perform Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. at Ipswich Performing Arts Center at Ipswich High School, 136 High St. Tickets $25, seniors and students $20. Call 978-356-1949. </i>Ipswich: The Tower Brass Quintet and singer Livingston Taylor will perform a holiday concert on Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. at Ipswich Performing Arts Center at Ipswich High School, 136 High St. Tickets $22, seniors and students $17. Call 978-356-1949. Lynn: The Christmas story is told through song in ''Out Under the Sky,'' by Suzanne McDermott, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Lynn Public Library, 5 N. Common St. Free. Preregistration suggested. Call 781-595-0567. </i>Lynn: The Concert Singers presents ''Three Centuries of Christmas Music for Brass, Chorus & Organ,'' today at 3 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 571 Boston St. Free. Call 781-592-8839.* </i>Lynn: The 11th annual St. Mary's Parish and Alumni Christmas Concert will be held Dec. 9 at 2:30 p.m. in St. Mary's Church, 8 South Common St., featuring the Dirk Hillyer Festival Orchestra, soloists, the Festival Chorus, and others. Tickets $12, available in advance or at the door. Call 781-598-4907.* Marblehead: The Old North Festival Chorus Christmas Concert is today at 7:30 p.m. at Old North Church, 35 Washington St. Appearances by The Parrish Singers and Old North Bell Choir. Tickets $18. Call 781-631-4832.* Melrose: The Polymnia Choral Society will present its annual Christmas Concert on Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Church, 4 Myrtle St. Tickets $12 at the door. Discounts for advance purchase, students, and seniors. Call 781-665-2177 or 781-665-4105. </i>Melrose: The Melrose Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops Concert will be held Dec. 7 and 8 at 8 p.m. at Memorial Hall, Main Street. Admission $20. Call 781-662-0641. </i>Newburyport: Newburyport Choral Society performs its Annual Holiday Concerts, featuring Vivaldi's ''Gloria'' on Dec. 7, 8 and 9 in the Belleville Congregational Church, High Street. Performances Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets $20, seniors and students $18. Call 978-462-0650. Salem: An evening of Holiday Pops featuring The Paul Madore Chorale and Orchestra, will be performed Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at The Harrington Building, Salem State South Campus, 11 Harrison Road. Tickets $60. Partial proceeds will benefit The Foundation for Salem Public Education. Call 978-744-0004. Wakefield: A Holiday Pops Concert featuring the Wakefield Choral Society and The Middlesex Concert Band will be held Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. at Americal Civic Center, Main Street. Reserved tables for 8 $80; for 10 $100; unreserved seats $7; children and seniors $7. Call 781-246-6444.* Wenham: The Advent Festival, today at 4 p.m., in the A.J. Gordon Memorial Chapel at Gordon College, 255 Grapevine Road, (exit 17 off Route 128), presents worshipful music of the Christmas season performed by Gordon College Choir, Children's Choir, Brass Choir, and members of the Gordon Symphony Orchestra. Tickets $15; seniors and under 12, $12. Call 978-524-3400. Wenham: Peter Stewart and his Solstice Singers Holiday Quartet will perform at Tea Time, Dec. 18 at 3:30 p.m. at Wenham Tea House & Shops, 4 Monument St. For reservations call 978-468-1398. Wenham: The Gordon College Choir, the Women's Choir, the Wind Ensemble, and the Symphonic Band will perform in the annual Christmas Gala Concert, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m., in the A.J. Gordon Memorial Chapel at Gordon College, 255 Grapevine Road. (exit 17 off Route 128) Tickets $15, seniors and children (under 12) $12. Call 978-524-3400. OPEN HOUSES & TOURS
</i>Amesbury: The Whittier Home Candlelight Open House and Boutique is today from 3 to 6 p.m. at 86 Friend St. Take a self-guided tour through the decorated home. Mayor Nicholas Costello will impersonate John Greenleaf Whittier. Refreshments. Beverly: Endicott College, 376 Hale St. (Route 127), will hold its annual Holiday Open House on Dec. 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. in Tupper Hall. Holiday entertainment by the Cape Ann Symphony Youth Chorus, Endicott College Chorus and Vocal Ensembles, Manchester Women's Chorus, and Pro Musica Chamber Chorus. Free. RSVP by calling 978-232-2012. Danvers: ''The Twelve Days of Christmas'' is the theme for the Decorator and Floral Showcase at Glen Magna Farms, Ingersoll Street, through Dec. 4. Choral groups perform each day. Boxwood tree making demonstration, today at 3:30 p.m. Open Sunday 1-8 p.m., Monday and Tuesday 4-8 p.m. Tickets $6, available at the door. Under age 8, free. Call 978-777-1666. Danvers: The 8th annual Home for the Holidays Christmas House Tour features 16 live decorated Christmas trees in the house at 79 Elliott St. (Route 62). Open Dec. 6-8 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free. Call 978-777-5142. </i>Gloucester: Harpist Nina Vickers and flutist Jetta MacDougall will perform holiday music at the Gloucester Lyceum Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Ave., during the Open House on Dec. 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. </i>Ipswich: The 5th annual holiday showcase and boutique ''Christmas in Bloom'' will take place Dec. 7-9 at Castle Hill, 290 Argilla Road. Floral designers decorate each room in the Great House and the Holiday Boutique is held in the Ballroom. Hours: Dec. 7 from noon to 8 p.m.; Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Dec. 9 from noon to 4 p.m. Admission $10, children and seniors $8. Call 978-356-4351. Newburyport: The Newburyport Maritime Society offers a House Tour on Dec. 8 featuring eight decorated homes, the Moseley Chapel and Little Red Schoolhouse at Governor Dummer Academy, the museum (25 Water St.), and Lowell's Boat Shop in Amesbury. Tour held 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets $15 in advance (if purchased by 9 p.m. on Dec. 7); $20 on day of tour. Also, the Artists' Wreath Auction. Call 978-462-8681. Peabody: The Peabody Historical Society's annual Holiday Open House is today from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Nathaniel Felton Jr. House, Felton Street. Tours offered through the decorated house, craft demonstrations, photos with Santa, and face painting. Free. Call 978-531-0805. Peabody: George Peabody House Museum, 205 Washington St., will hold a Holiday Open House on Dec. 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. with children's crafts, Garden Club decorations, refreshments and music.Free. Call 978-531-0355. Salem: ''Christmas in Salem,'' a walking tour of historic homes creatively decorated for the holiday season, will be held Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Dec. 9 from noon to 4 p.m. Homes are in the McIntire Historic District's Essex Street and Chestnut Street. The private homes are not handicap accessible. Tickets $18 in advance; $23 day of tour. Order tickets on line at www.historicsalem.org or call 978-745-0799. Proceeds benefit Historic Salem Inc. Wakefield: A Holiday Open House and Tea, today from 3 to 5 p.m., at The Hartshorne House, 41 Church St. Raffle for a holiday basket. Free. PARTIES
</i>Haverhill: The Life Long Learning Programs for Older Adults will hold a Holiday Party and concert on Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. in the Bentley Library Conference Area at Northern Essex Community College, Elliott Way. Price of admission: a plate of goodies. Call 978-556-3825 or 978-556-3688. THEATERMC Beverly: North Shore Music Theatre, 62 Dunham Road (exit 19 off Route 128), presents the 13th annual holiday production of ''A Christmas Carol,'' through Dec. 23. Performances Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. (except Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 19 and 20 at 7 p.m.) Matinees Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets $18-$56. Call 978-232-7200 or visit www.nsmt.org. Haverhill: The Top Notch Players at Northern Essex Community College will perform ''A Christmas Carol'' in the Top Notch Theater of the Spurk Building on campus, Elliott Way. Performances Dec. 7 at 7 p.m.; Dec. 8 at 2 p.m.; and Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. Admission $10, students and children $6. Call 978-556-3374. </i>Melrose: Melrose Youth Ballet presents its 7th annual production of ''The Nutcracker'' at Memorial Hall, Main Street. Performances Dec. 14 at 8 p.m., Dec. 15 at 2 and 8 p.m., and Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. Tickets $20, children and seniors $15. Table seats available for additional cost. Call 781-665-4MYB. NEW HAMPSHIRE
</i>Exeter: The Portsmouth Women's Chorus, accompanied by folk musician David Coffin and his band, will perform ''Medieval and Renaissance Revels'' and traditional carols Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. at Christ Church, 43 Pine St. Advance tickets $10, seniors and students $8. Tickets at the door $12, seniors and students $8. Call 603-868-6724 for ticket outlets. Portsmouth: Today and Dec. 8 and 9 Strawbery Banke will host the 22d Annual Candlelight Stroll. Enjoy the decorated historic homes and explore 300 years of mid-winter celebrations and holidays. Special exhibits, music, refreshments, carriage rides, children's activities, a bonfire, and a visit from St. Nick. Open 4-9 p.m. Admission $13; seniors $12; ages 7-17, $9; family $30. Under age 6 free. Call 603-433-1100. Visit www.strawberybanke.org. Portsmouth: The Portsmouth Women's Chorus, accompanied by folk musician David Coffin and his band, will perform ''Medieval and Renaissance Revels'' and traditional carols Dec. 9 at 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 292 State St. Advance tickets $10, seniors and students $8. Tickets at the door $12, seniors and students $8. Call 603-868-6724 for ticket outlets. Portsmouth: Guitarist Ed Gerhard will be joined by British guitarist Martin Simpson for the Annual Christmas Guitar Concert at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 292 State St. Performances Dec. 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets $18 in advance, $20 at the door. Children (under 12) and seniors $15. For ticket outlets call 603-664-7200 or visit www.edgerhard.com.
This story ran on page 14 of the Boston Globe's North Weekly section on 12/2/2001.
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