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NAA Photography Interest Group
Reception: Saturday, August 28, 7 – 9pm
Newburyport Art Association
Media: Photography
Tidepool Adventures
Fri, August 27, 9:00am – 10:30am
Meet at Parking Lot 7, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, NBPT
Children will enjoy discovering what lies beneath the ocean surf while tidepooling with PRNWR staff. We will learn about and interact with a remarkable variety of species that lives in this delicate ecosystem. For ages 6-10.
MEET BEACH CREATURES
Fri, August 27, 10am – 3pm
Joppa Flats, One Plum Island Turnpike, NBPT
NEW! Before the beach, after the beach, or instead of the beach, drop in at Joppa Flats and visit the animals of our marine touch tanks for trouble-free tide pooling.
BANDING STATION VISIT FOR BIRDERS
Sat, August 28, 8am – 11am
Joppa Flats, One Plum Island Turnpike, NBPT
Birders are invited to visit the Joppa Flats Bird Banding Station on the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge for an up-close look at data collection on migrating birds.
FAMILY ECOLOGY CRUISE ABOARD THE YANKEE CLIPPER
Sat, August 28, 8:45am – 10:45am
Newburyport Boardwalk
Lisa Hutchings and the crew of the Yankee Clipper host families with children ages three and up for this exploration of the lower Merrimack River ecosystem.
SATURDAY MORNING BIRDING
Sat, August 28, 9:30am – 11:30am
Joppa Flats, One Plum Island Turnpike, NBPT
Join our experienced leaders in a search for avian activity in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. For beginners and birders of all skill levels.
Whittier Home Guided Tours
Sat, August 28, 10:00am – 3:30pm
Whittier Home, 86 Friend St., Amesbury
Tour the home of this Quaker poet and the anti-slavery champion who made outstanding contributions to the life and literature of our country.
Artist in Session Series
Sat, August 28, 1pm – 5pm
Walsingham Gallery, 47 Merrimac St., NBPT
Watch artists create in their specialized mediums
Maudslay Art Center Concert Series
Sat, August 28, 7pm – 9pm
Maudslay Arts Center, 95 Curzon Mill Road, NBPT
Shirim Klezmer Orchestra
Plum Island Pans
Sat, August 28, 8:00pm – 9:30pm
Firehouse Center for the Arts, Market Square
Zach Field Drum Studio: Plum Island Pans Saturday, August 28 at 8pm Plum Island Pans is the steel drum and percussion ensemble program at Zach Field Drum Studios in Newburyport.
ISLES OF SHOALS ADVENTURE BY KAYAK
Sun, August 29, 7am – Mon, August 30, 5pm
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.
Newburyport Farmer’s Market
Sun, August 29, 9am – 1pm
The Tannery Marketplace, 50 Water Street, NBPT
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.
Alice and Wonderland presented by The Methuen Ballet Ensemble
Sun, August 29, 3:00pm – 4:30pm
WhereFire House Center for the Arts
The Methuen Ballet Ensemble brings the Lewis Carroll classic to life on August 29th at the Firehouse Center for the Arts. Follow Alice and The White Rabbit and experience the magic in Wonderland. Meet the Cheshire Cat and the Caterpillar, also have a little tea with the Mad Hatter. You can be a spectator at the game of croquet with the Queen of Hearts. Will Alice find her way home?
End of Summer Jazz Cruise
Sun, Aug 29, 5-8pm, Rain or Shine
WNBP, in conjunction with Code 51 Productions, presents this cruise as a benefit for the Firehouse Center of the Arts. Board the Captain’s Lady III at Plum Island Point (see the Captain’s Fishing Parties office) and cruise up the Merrimac River as you listen to traditional jazz featuring vocalist DD Martin. Hors d’oeuvres provided by Chefs of the Old World. Cash bar.
