This Week in the Port, July 30th, 2010 - Newburyport-Today & WNBP
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Featured Artist Show, Watercolors & Oils - Tony Cerra, Michael Doran & Anne Recchia
Friday, July 30, 7 – 9pm
Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water Street
Yankee Homecoming Event
Heritage Tours: Piel Craftsmen
Saturday, July 31st, 10:00am – 4:00pm
3½ Center Street across from Ten Center Street restaurant Come visit and talk to staff and learn about the history of building ship models including the 1800s clipper ships, schooners, and whaling ships.
Yankee Homecoming Event
Walking Tour of Newburyport Civil War Sites
Saturday, July 31st, 9:30 – 11:00am
Begins and ends in front of 57 State St
Bill Hallett and Liz Gardell will lead us back in time to the mid-19th century and the conflict that nearly tore the country apart.
Yankee Homecoming Event
Family Day at Maudslay State Park
Family Fun, Entertainment and Activities for All Ages
Saturday, July 31st, 10:00 – 2:00
This year’s event is slated to be better than ever with more activities for kids of all ages, more demonstrations on the main stage and a focus on having activities for family members ages 1-100! 25+ free activities, carts and crafts, sports games, demonstrations, clowns, pony rides, free face painting, etc…
Yankee Homecoming Event
Yankee Homecoming Historical Tours By Ralph Ayers
Saturday, July 31, 10:30am & 2:30pm
Meet at Information Booth, Waterfront Park
Enjoy a two hour narrated historical tour through Newburyport, Newbury and Plum Island, offered by the eminent local historian Ralph Ayers.
NAA Printmakers Group Show – “Making an Impression”
Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water Street
Reception: Saturday, July 31, 7-9pm
Yankee Homecoming Event
Waterfront Concert Series
Saturday July 31st, 7:30-9pm
Waterfront Park
The UNITED STATES AIR FORCE BAND OF LIBERTY is a select group of professional musicians that have been entertaining audiences for over twenty years.
Yankee Homecoming Event
Fireworks
Saturday July 31st, 9:15pm
Cashman Park, Newburyport
Newburyport Farmer’s Market
Sun, August 1, 9am – 1pm
The Tannery Marketplace, 50 Water Street, Newburyport
The farmers market is located in the main parking lot of the Tannery Marketplace, look for fresh fruits and vegetables in season from our local farmers, and enjoy delectables from local food preparers and artisans.
Shorebirds of South Beach, Chatham
Sunday, August 1, 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike
Join veteran birders David Larson and Wayne Petersen for a field trip to Chatham on Cape Cod to learn about and observe migrant shorebirds.
Isles of Shoals Adventure by Kayak
Sunday, August 1, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Newburyport waterfront on Merrimac Street
An all-day trip for experienced kayakers. Shuttle out to the Isles of Shoals for a paddle to see wildlife. On-deck barbecue lunch included. Co-sponsored by Plum Island Kayak.
Exhibit Opening: Avians on Parade
Sunday, August 1, 2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike
Attend a free reception and meet North Shore nature photographer Phil Ellin at the opening of his new exhibit.
Yankee Homecoming Event
Yankee Homecoming Parade
Sunday August 1st, 12:30pm
High Street, Newburyport
Who doesn’t love a parade? The fanfare, the bands, the floats, the fun – all on display and on the march on High Street to celebrate the end of a fantastic week of events of Yankee Homecoming! So pick your spot, sit back (or stand up) and enjoy the spectacle that is the YH2010 parade. Bring your friends and neighbors to join in the celebration and see if you can predict the winner of best float.
