Published: 01/31/2008
Calendar
AUDITIONS
COMEDY AUDITIONS. RJ's Comedy Express seeks local comedic talent for upcoming open mike and comedy nights in the Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire. Call Raymond Poirier, 603-382-0445, or 603-793-3725. Mail tapes to 12 Auburn St., Plaistow, N.H.
CHILDREN/FAMILIES
FREE BIRDING PROGRAMS. To learn more about birding at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island, contact Sue McGrath at Newburyport Birders for the schedule. Call 978-462-4785, e-mail newburyportbirders@comcast.net or visit www.newburyportbirders.com.
SPENCER-PEIRCE-LITTLE FARM. Learn and play with Farm Friends on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. Each week features a different theme, highlighted by a story, a craft project and a visit from a furry or feathered friend or other farm activities. For ages 3 to 6. Reservations preferred, but drop-ins welcome. $10 per child per session, $7 for members of Historic New England. 5 Little's Lane, Newbury. 978-462-2634.
STORY HOUR. The Book Rack hosts a story hour Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. Features the Story Weaver, Nicolette Heavey. Free. 52 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-8615.
COMEDY
COMEDY AT LA CHIQUITA. Salisbury comedian Tony Moschetto will headline "Comedy at La Chiquita" Tuesday, Feb. 5, 8 p.m. Also features Amy Tee, Dan Lee, Sal Votano, Michelle Mortenson, and host Dave Rattigan. Tickets $5 in advance, $10 at the door. 188 Lafayette St., Salisbury. 978-463-4688.
FILM
SCREENING ROOM. "Atonement," Friday, Feb. 1, through Thursday, Feb. 7. Show times Mondays through Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; Fridays, 6 and 8:45 p.m.; Saturdays, 3:15, 6 and 8:45 p.m.; and Sundays, 4:45 and 7:30 p.m. 82 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-3456 or www.newburyportmovies.com.
STAGE TWO CINEMA PUB. Starts Friday, "P.S. ... I Love You." Friday and Saturday, Tuesday through Thursday, 7 p.m. 109 Main St., Amesbury, 978-388-6555.
GALLERIES AND ART
BRIDGE GALLERY. Open daily 1 to 7 p.m. 113 Merrimac St., Newburyport. 978-270-3941.
CHURCHILL GALLERY. New oils by Shannon Richardson. Gallery hours Mondays, 12:30 to 5 p.m.; Tuesdays, closed; Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays, 12:30 to 5 p.m.; or by appointment..6 Inn St., Newburyport. 978-462-9891 or www.thechurchillgallery.com. .