Calendar of Events

June 12 -- Anatomy of a Manor House, special architectural tour at the Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, 9 to 11 a.m. SPNEA, (978) 462-2634.

Historical Society Garden Tour, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tours begin at Cushing House (978) 462-2681. Tickets are $12 in advance/$15 day of tour. Lunch tickets, $7 in advance/$8 day of tour.

June 13 -- Music in the Meetinghouse. Concert at Rocky Hill Meetinghouse, off Elm Street, Amesbury, 3 to 4:30 p.m. SPNEA (978) 462-2634.

June 19 -- "Feast of Flowers" Laurel Picnic, Maudslay State Park Association, 3:30 p.m. at Maudslay. Rain date: Sunday, June 20. Call park office at (978) 465-7223 for more information.

June 19 -- Byfield Day. For a complete listing of events and information, call 462-0106.

June 24 -- Northern Essex Community College Concerts on the Lawn, "Wildest Dreams," 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Haverhill campus. Call 978-556-3789 for more information.

June 25-July 4 -- Amesbury Days. Details, page 39.

June 26 -- The Book Rack Reading Series: Linda Greenlawn, "The Hungry Ocean." 1:30 p.m. at The Book Rack, State Street, Newburyport.

June 27 -- SPNEA Open House, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free tours at all properties including Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm and Coffin House, 16 High Road, Newbury.

Historical Society of Old Newbury Garden Opening. Afternoon reception, 4 to 6 p.m.

June 28 -- Historical Society Bus Tour. Call the Cushing House at (978) 462-2681 for more information.

JULY

July 3, 4 and 5 -- Americana Waterfront Festival at Plum Island Fairgrounds. Waterfront Festivals, (603) 755-2166.

July 4 -- Waterfront Concert Series, "Roger Ebacher Group," 4 to 6 p.m., Newburyport Waterfront.

July 5 -- Maritime Summer Program begins and runs through Aug. 27. Call (978) 462-8681.

July 9 -- Pat Poletta Road Race, 6 p.m. Sponsored by the YWCA, 13 Market St., Newburyport. Registration until start time or pre-register at (978) 465-0981.

July 11 -- Waterfront Concert Series, "Barbara and Al Boudreau Quartet with Special Guest Danny Harrington," 4 to 6 p.m. Newburyport Waterfront.

July 13 -- Cushing House Museum "American Folk Art at Sotheby's." Slide lecture at 7 p.m. by Folk Art director Nancy Druckman. (978) 462-2681.

July 18 -- Waterfront Concert Series, "Suzanne Perel and Batteries Not Included." 4-6 p.m. Newburyport Waterfront.

July 20 -- Tea at Cushing House and tour of the gardens, 3 p.m. Reservations required (978) 462-2681.

July 22 -- Northern Essex Community College Concerts on the Lawn, "The Classiques," 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Haverhill campus. Call 978-556-3789 for more information.

July 25 -- Waterfront Concert Series, "Cambridge Symphonic Brass Ensemble." 4-6 p.m. Newburport Waterfront.

July 31-Aug. 8 -- Yankee Homecoming. Details, page 34

July 31 -- Free tours at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm and Coffin House, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Swett-Ilsley House, 4 High Road and Dole-Little House, 289 High Road, 1 to 5 p.m. All in Newbury. SPNEA, (978) 462-2634.

AUGUST

Aug. 10 -- Lunch with Miss Margaret Cushing at Cushing House Museum. Mara Clark as Miss Margaret. Noon. (978) 462-2681.

Aug. 12-15 -- Merrimac Old Home Days, with traditional events and a public art exhibit.

Aug. 15 -- Waterfront Concert Series, "Roll & Tumble." 4-6 p.m. Newburyport Waterfront.

Aug. 16-22 -- Seabrook Old Home Days, includes Jr. Miss Seabrook, Miss Seabrook contests, Turkey Shoot.

Aug. 19 -- Northern Essex Community College Concerts on the Lawn, "Rico & the Jump n' Jive Review." 6:30-8:30 p.m. Haverhill campus. Call 978-556-3789 for more information.

Aug. 22 -- Waterfront Concert Series, "Mambo Combo." 4-6 p.m., Newburyport Waterfront.

Aug. 28-Sept. 15 -- Second Annual Juried Photography Show. Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St. Reception, Friday, Sept. 3, 7 to 9 p.m.

Aug. 29 -- Waterfront Concert Series, "Ted Scourtis and The Empty Pocket Review." 4-6 p.m. Newburyport Waterfront.

SEPTEMBER

Sept. 4 -- Christmas Auction. Chamber of Commerce, Market Square. Fund-raiser for city Christmas decorations. New items, occasional antiques. Area restaurants' food booths open. Beginning at noon.

Sept. 4, 5 and 6 -- 21st Annual Waterfront Festival, Fairgrounds, Plum Island.

Sept. 4 -- Salisbury's Old Fashioned Day on the town green in Salisbury Square. The days feature arts and crafts, games and other attractions for kids of all ages.

Sept. 5 -- Waterfront Concert Series, "The Big and Phat Big Band." 4-6 p.m. Newburyport Waterfront.

Sept. 5 and 6 -- Buskers Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entertainers of all kinds roving through downtown Newburyport and Market Square. Specialty food by Newburyport restaurants. Call Chamber of Commerce for information at (978) 462-6680.

Sept. 11 -- Groveland Day with games, hot dogs/hamburgers, arts and crafts.

Sept. 18 -- Anatomy of a Manor House. Special architectural tour at the Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, 9 to 11 a.m. SPNEA (978) 462-2634.

Sept. 21 -- History of Byfield at Cushing House Museum, 7 p.m. Slide lecture by Dr. William Boylan. (978) 462-2681.

Sept. 25

SPNEA Family Harvest Festival at the Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, 5 Little's Lane, Newbury.

Sept. 30-Oct. 17 -- Regional Fine Crafts Exhibition, Newburyport Art Association.

Aug. 22 -- Waterfront Concert Series, "Mambo Combo." 4-6 p.m., Newburyport Waterfront.

Aug. 28-Sept. 15 -- Second Annual Juried Photography Show. Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St. Reception, Friday, Sept. 3, 7 to 9 p.m.

Aug. 29 -- Waterfront Concert Series, "Ted Scourtis and The Empty Pocket Review." 4-6 p.m. Newburyport Waterfront.

SEPTEMBER

Sept. 4 -- Christmas Auction. Chamber of Commerce, Market Square. Fund-raiser for city Christmas decorations. New items, occasional antiques. Beginning at noon.

Sept. 4, 5 and 6 -- 21st Annual Waterfront Festival, Fairgrounds, Plum Island.

Sept. 4 -- Salisbury's Old Fashioned Day on the town green in Salisbury Square. The days feature arts and crafts, games and other attractions for kids of all ages.

Sept. 5 -- Waterfront Concert Series, "The Big and Phat Big Band." 4-6 p.m. Newburyport Waterfront.

Sept. 5 and 6 -- Buskers Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entertainers of all kinds roving through downtown Newburyport and Market Square. Call Chamber of Commerce for information at (978) 462-6680.

Sept. 11 -- Groveland Day with games, hot dogs/hamburgers, arts and crafts.

Sept. 18 -- Anatomy of a Manor House. Special architectural tour at the Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, 9 to 11 a.m. SPNEA (978) 462-2634.

Sept. 21 -- History of Byfield at Cushing House Museum, 7 p.m. Slide lecture by Dr. William Boylan. (978) 462-2681.

Sept. 25

SPNEA Family Harvest Festival at the Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, 5 Little's Lane, Newbury.

Sept. 30-Oct. 17 -- Regional Fine Crafts Exhibition, Newburyport Art Association.

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