Published: 01/31/2008
Calendar
THE WALSINGHAM GALLERY. Offering an evolving collection of original fine art by nationally recognized and local emerging artists. New works by Gary Korlin, Ronald Tinney and Vincent Castellanet. Hours: Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment. 47 Merrimac St., Newburyport. 978-499-4411 or www.TheWalsinghamGallery.com.
MUSEUMS
CUSTOM HOUSE MARITIME MUSEUM..Built in 1835, the Newburyport Custom House was designed by Robert Mills, architect of the Washington Monument and the U.S. Treasury Building..The museum features ship models and maritime art as well as exhibits on ship-building, the Coast Guard and author John Marquand..Open for special events or by prior arrangement only while undergoing window renovations..The museum will re-open to the public in May..25 Water St., Newburyport.. 978-462-8681 or www.thechmm.org. .
DOLE-LITTLE HOUSE. Circa-1700 timber-frame construction home restored in 1955. Open year-round by appointment only. Admission $4 adults, $3 seniors, $2 students/children. 289 High Road, Newbury. 978-462-2634 or www.historicnewengland.org.
LOWELL'S BOAT SHOP. Established in 1793, oldest continuously operating boat shop in the country. Guests can view boat-builders at work, take a tour and view exhibits. By appointment only. 459 Main St., Amesbury. 978-834-0050 or www.lowellsboatshop.com.
MEETINGHOUSE. Rocky Hill Meeting House, circa-1785 rural New England meetinghouse with limited ornamental detail offering example of vernacular architecture. 4 Portsmouth Road, Amesbury. 978-462-2634 or www.spnea.org.
SWETT-ILSLEY HOUSE. Circa-1670 saltbox dwelling illustrating development of New England's timber-frame architecture and building practices over two centuries, including one of the largest kitchen hearths in New England. 4 High Road, Newbury. 978-462-2634 or www.spnea.org.
MUSIC
CARRIAGE WHEEL PUB. Open mike with Rockin' Randy, Thursdays, 8 to 11 p.m. No cover, 10 Friend St., Amesbury. 978-388-0291.
DOWNSTAIRS AT DAVID'S. John Tavano, Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and Sundays, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 11 Brown Square, Newburyport. 978-462-8077.
FIRST RELIGIOUS SOCIETY CONCERT. Tres will perform Sunday, Feb. 3, 3 p.m. at First Religious Society, Unitarian Universalist, 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport. General admission, $15, seniors, $10; free for students. 978-744-1119 or www.ensembletres.com.
