Peabody Essex Museum

Join Chinese mason and visiting artist Yao Desheng for a demonstration of traditional techniques related to his work painting designs on the walls of Yin Yu Tang. Curator Yao Wu will introduce the cultural and historical context of Chinese painting and the Yin Yu Tang home. Then, experiment with materials reflecting traditional techniques — such as tile or paper — while guided by Yao Desheng and PEM teaching artists.
Learn more about the recent Yin Yu Tang preservation work.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/155922/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Chinese Painting Traditions with Yao Desheng

Essex County

Salem

Massachusetts

Chinese Painting Traditions with Yao Desheng

Join Chinese mason and visiting artist Yao Desheng for a demonstration of traditional techniques related to his work painting...

Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex St Salem, MA 01970

In a discussion for the North Shore AAPI Coalition’s Salem 400+ exhibition, Afterimages: Retracing BIPOC Histories, director Rachel TonThat speaks with Erika Lee, Thomas Green and Sarah Kanouse on the gap between written records and living memory, and how regions and communities preserve and pass down history in ways that often differ, particularly in tone, from official archives. Sharing their own experiences, panelists will discuss how oral tradition, community projects and grassroots organizing can help shape a fuller, more accurate picture of the past.
 The North Shore AAPI Coalition's community history project was created through collaboration with other members of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color) community, with contributions from regional organizations and historians. Their work will be on view in Salem's Old Town Hall beginning August 24.
Explore our other Salem 400+ events.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/157809/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Living Histories: How Communities Shape What We Remember

Living Histories: How Communities Shape What We...

In a discussion for the North Shore AAPI Coalition’s Salem 400+ exhibition, Afterimages: Retracing BIPOC Histories, director...

Living Histories: How Communities Shape What We Remember

Join us for a reading of My First Book of Fancy Letters by Jessica Hische!
Did you know letters can be ATHLETIC, BUBBLY or even CREEPY? This colorful alphabet book highlights letters and fonts of all shapes and sizes on the way to exploring some big words.
After the reading, be sure to check out PEM’s exhibition Pressing Importance: Salem and the Declaration of Independence to touch some metal type like the kind printers once used in printing presses.
Designed for children (5 and under) and their caregivers, PEM Pals aims to engage and excite all of the senses through books, movement, music, art and hands-on activities. Held on the first Friday of the month at 10:30 am.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/156779/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: PEM Pals: My First Book of Fancy Letters

PEM Pals: My First Book of Fancy Letters

Join us for a reading of My First Book of Fancy Letters by Jessica Hische!
Did you know letters can be ATHLETIC, BUBBLY or even...

The future of birds may seem grim, but surprisingly, from gnatcatchers and waterfowl to select groups of forest songbirds, some bird populations are soaring. Habitats and species that once neared extinction are now multiplying around the world because bird conservation is making things better.
In this talk based on his newest book The Return of the Oystercatcher: Saving Birds to Save the Planet, best-selling author and researcher Scott Weidensaul highlights the recovery efforts that are not only preventing declines in bird population, but also helping some birds to thrive, sharing stories of hope and progress in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. Weidensaul also recounts the initiatives at the heart of these recoveries. The result is a roadmap of environmental resilience in some of the most unlikely places: a tiny island in the middle of the Pacific, the vast boreal forest that spans Canada, a hereditary estate in England, and a watery wilderness at the edge of a Ukrainian war zone. Weidensaul tells the story of what’s working in bird conservation — and what can work for the rest of the planet.
Prior to and following the program, attendees can enjoy a special pop-up display of original artworks featured in the newly released Boreal Wilderlands: Art, Science, and Adventure in Earth’s Greatest Wilderness by wildlife artist and naturalist Rob Mullen. An installation of several works will be on view outside Morse Auditorium from 7-7:30 pm and following the program.
A book signing for The Return of the Oystercatcher (April 2026)and Boreal Wilderlands (August 2026) follows the lecture.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/156780/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: ECOC Lecture: Saving Birds to Save the Planet

ECOC Lecture: Saving Birds to Save the Planet

The future of birds may seem grim, but surprisingly, from gnatcatchers and waterfowl to select groups of forest songbirds, some...

Enjoy a special pop-up display of original artworks featured in the newly released book Boreal Wilderlands: Art, Science, and Adventure in Earth’s Greatest Wilderness by wildlife artist and naturalist Rob Mullen. Meet the author, get your copy of the book signed and explore an installation of several works by Mullen and other artists on view outside Morse Auditorium.
“This is a truly remarkable book about one of the most important―and little known―landscapes on planet Earth…And it’s never been more powerfully depicted than in these pages.” ―Bill McKibben, author and environmentalist'<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/156781/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Boreal Wilderland Book Signing and Art Display

Boreal Wilderland Book Signing and Art Display

Enjoy a special pop-up display of original artworks featured in the newly released book Boreal Wilderlands: Art, Science, and...

Celebrate nature’s abundance through mixed-media collage! Together, we'll draw inspiration from patterns found in leaves, seeds, flowers and other treasures as we create mandala-inspired artwork that celebrates the beauty, balance and interconnectedness of the natural world.
Studio Saturdays is a series of adult art making classes designed to inspire creativity and connection through multimedia arts exploration. Each class includes an arts activity that will inspire collaboration, curiosity and creativity, culminating in a completed individual artwork and communal sharing.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/158306/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: Studio Saturdays: Nature's Abundance Collages

Studio Saturdays: Nature's Abundance Collages

 Celebrate nature’s abundance through mixed-media collage! Together, we'll draw inspiration from patterns found in leaves,...

Ropes Mansion and Garden

Give your local bats a safe place to roost by building your own bat house! Join bat biologist and educator Maria Armour for a hands-on workshop where you'll construct a bat house while learning fascinating facts about bats in Massachusetts and around the world. No woodworking experience is required, and all materials and instructions will be provided. The registration fee includes everything you’ll need to build one single-chamber bat house, which can provide summer shelter for a small colony of local bats.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/158310/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Bat House Making at Ropes Mansion Garden

Bat House Making at Ropes Mansion Garden

Give your local bats a safe place to roost by building your own bat house! Join bat biologist and educator Maria Armour for a...

Bring the whole family to listen to a storyteller share tales about nature, form and creativity, followed by a hands‑on segment where everyone is invited to create together. This all-ages workshop is designed to highlight ideas of storytelling through paper, visual narrative, handmade objects — concepts central to Noguchi’s work. Be sure to check out&nbsp;Isamu Noguchi: “I am not a designer”&nbsp;after the session!

Local Event: Isamu Noguchi-Inspired Cross-Cultural Storytelling Workshop

Isamu Noguchi-Inspired Cross-Cultural...

Bring the whole family to listen to a storyteller share tales about nature, form and creativity, followed by a hands‑on segment...

Isamu Noguchi-Inspired Cross-Cultural Storytelling Workshop

Join PEM curator Ruthie Dibble and High Museum of Art curators Monica Obniski and Marin Sullivan for a conversation celebrating the opening of Isamu Noguchi: "I Am Not a Designer." Learn how the exhibition explores Noguchi's boundary-defying practice through immersive installations, archival materials and iconic works. The curators will discuss Noguchi's vision of unity among cultures, people and the built environment, as well as the collaborative process behind the exhibition.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/158307/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Curator Conversation: Isamu Noguchi: "I am not a Designer"

Curator Conversation: Isamu Noguchi: "I am not...

Join PEM curator Ruthie Dibble and High Museum of Art curators Monica Obniski and Marin Sullivan for a conversation celebrating...

Curator Conversation: Isamu Noguchi: "I am not a Designer"

Peabody Essex Museum Shop

Mark your calendar for the sixth annual Preservation in a Changing Climate conference, hosted by Salem’s Preservation in a Changing Climate Partners. This day of thought-provoking talks aims to advance strategies that can help reduce climate change and boost resiliency of historic buildings, landscapes and neighborhoods.
Join us for case studies, conversations and panel presentations, beginning with a keynote by Lori Ferriss, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Built Buildings Lab and an internationally recognized expert on leveraging existing and historic buildings for equitable climate change mitigation and adaptation. We will close with remarks and refreshments at the National Park Service Salem Armory Visitor Center.
Read the City of Salem's press release on the conference.
Schedule
8:15 AM | CHECK-IN AND LIGHT REFRESHMENTS Main Atrium
9–9:30 AM | WELCOME &amp; OVERVIEW OF THE DAY Morse Auditorium
Join us for opening remarks from Dominick Pangallo (Mayor, City of Salem), Kurt Steinberg (PEM’s Interim Executive Director and CEO), Jane Winchell (PEM’s Sarah Fraser Robbins Director, The Dotty Brown Art &amp; Nature Center, Curator of Natural History, Salem Preservation in a Changing Climate Partners representative) and Steven Mallory (PEM’s Manager of Historic Structures and Landscapes and Salem Preservation in a Changing Climate Partners representative).
9:30–10:15 AM | KEYNOTE: LORI FERRISS From Vulnerability to Value: Built Heritage as Climate Action
How reuse and long‑term stewardship of historic buildings can advance decarbonization, resilience and local climate goals.
10:15–10:30 AM | CLIMATE UPDATE: STEPHEN YOUNG We Are Entering the Age of Acceleration
Recent research shows that temperatures in New England, and globally, are accelerating, making climate impacts more ominous and immediate action more vital.
10:30–11:20 AM | SESSION 1: KEEPING HISTORY ABOVE WATER: NONPROFIT AND MUNICIPAL PARTNERSHIP IN NEWPORT Newport Restoration Foundation and the city of Newport are teaming up to protect the city’s heritage from climate threats.
MODERATOR: Susan Baker, Curator of Collections, The House of the Seven Gables
SPEAKERS
Margaret Back, Preservation Projects Manager, Newport Restoration Foundation Christine Truwit, Resilience Assistant, Resilience &amp; Sustainability Department, City of Newport
11:20–11:40 AM | BREAK &amp; LIGHT REFRESHMENTS Main Atrium
11:40 AM-12:30 PM | SESSION 2: THE HEAVEN AND EARTH INITIATIVE Case study of a local historic church’s struggle with high energy bills that has evolved into a community-focused clean energy movement, including geothermal, solar and energy storage in Salem.
MODERATOR: Neal Duffy, Director of the Sustainability and Resiliency Department, City of Salem
SPEAKERS
Reverend Nathan Ives, Saint Peter’s–San Pedro Episcopal Church Abigail Despres, Project Manager, Working Power
12:30-2 PM | LUNCH AND LEARN Main Atrium, Art &amp; Nature Center, and St. Peter’s–San Pedro Episcopal Church
Table Conversations
Landscape Resilience (Barbara Warren, Environmental Consultant) Historic Buildings and Coastal Relocation (Paul Wright, Director of Preservation, The House of the Seven Gables) National Park Conservation Association - The Legacy Restoration Act in Action (Kristen Sykes, Northeast Regional Director, National Parks Conservation Association)
Kakawa Chocolate House station Stop by for samples of sustainably sourced chocolate and to learn about Kakawa’s commitment to supporting sustainably grown cacao.
Knowing Nature: Stories of the Boreal Forest Exhibition open for attendees to explore.
St. Peter's-San Pedro Episcopal Church open from 1–1:45 pm for attendees to see inside (24 St Peter Street, one block from PEM).
2–2:45 PM | SESSION 3: SALEM 400+: PAST LESSONS OF RESILIENCE FOR THE FUTURE A conversation about how four centuries of change to Salem’s coastline, climate, architecture and industry can help us better understand the ways resiliency needs to evolve in the face of a rapidly changing climate.
MODERATOR: Barbara Warren, Environmental Consultant
SPEAKERS
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Local Event: Preservation in a Changing Climate Conference

Preservation in a Changing Climate Conference

Mark your calendar for the sixth annual Preservation in a Changing Climate conference, hosted by Salem’s Preservation in a...

Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street Salem, MA 01970

The Chuseok Festival celebrates one of Korea’s most important cultural holidays, centered around the harvest, gratitude and family reunions. Explore traditional and contemporary expressions of Korean culture through storytelling, art making and a curator-led tour! This multigenerational celebration also welcomes first-time and returning visitors to PEM’s Korean Art gallery.
PEM Pals: Chuseok Stories with Cori Ahn 10–11 am | Main Atrium, Ground Level A family-focused storytelling and art-making program introduces younger audiences to Chuseok traditions, with their themes of harvest and family connection. Storyteller Cori Ahn will also show audiences a display of hanbok, Korean traditional clothing.
 Large-Scale Hangeul Calligraphy Demonstration with Youngsun Jang and Hannah Jang 1–2 pm | Main Atrium, Ground Level Experience a live Hangeul calligraphy demonstration that reveals the beauty, structure and expressive qualities of the Korean writing system through large-scale brushwork. The featured phrase, 늘 한가위만 같아라 ("May every day be like Hangawi"), expresses a traditional wish for a life filled with abundance, gratitude and the joy of sharing with others. Inspired by the spirit of Hangawi, the Korean harvest festival, the demonstration highlights the enduring cultural values of generosity, community and ensuring that everyone has enough. Visitors will also have the opportunity to write their own Chuseok messages on small scrolls to take home.
 Drop-In Art Making | Korean Culture through Contemporary Fashion and Design with Cori Ahn 11 am–3 pm | Create Space Studios, Ground Level Teens and adults are invited to explore Korean culture through fashion and visual expression. Storyteller Cori Ahn will also show audiences a display of hanbok, Korean traditional clothing.
 Curator-Led Tour: Yu Kil-Chun Gallery of Korean Art and Culture 2–2:45 pm | Korean Art gallery, Level 2 Visit the Korean Art gallery with Curator Jiyeon Kim to see how PEM’s historical Korean works from the 1890s and beyond connect to contemporary Korean popular culture. This tour draws interpretive links between traditional Korean art and modern cultural references.
 Chuseok Selfie Station 10 am–4 pm Snap a selfie to celebrate your day at PEM!
Chuseok Menu in the Atrium Café 10 am–5 pm Enjoy a seasonal menu of Chuseok-inspired food and drinks highlighting cultural references and Korean harvest traditions.
The Chuseok Festival is supported by the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Boston.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/158309/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Chuseok Festival

Chuseok Festival

The Chuseok Festival celebrates one of Korea’s most important cultural holidays, centered around the harvest, gratitude and...

Join us for a virtual conversation and art making workshop featuring the campy, eerie talents of illustrator and artist Bill Crisafi. Hear him talk about his creative process and how he’s inspired by Salem, and enjoy a hands-on art lesson.
Crisafi was previously featured on the PEMcast, the museum’s podcast. Listen to the episode now.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/159336/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Virtual Creative Foundations: Bill Crisafi

Virtual Creative Foundations: Bill Crisafi

Join us for a virtual conversation and art making workshop featuring the campy, eerie talents of illustrator and artist Bill...

Would you like to live deliciously with us? Written by Robert Eggers and starring Anya Taylor-Joy, this haunting film follows a Puritan family in 1630s New England who are plagued by witchcraft and demonic possession. This history-focused horror movie screening is part of our Salem 400+ programming. See our full list of events at <a href="https://www.pem.org/celebrate-salem-400" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">pem.org/salem400</a> .<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/158312/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: The Witch

The Witch

 Would you like to live deliciously with us? Written by Robert Eggers and starring Anya Taylor-Joy, this haunting film follows...

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Local Event: Nancy Schultz to Speak about the Glover Farmhouse at the Goldthwait Reservation August 23

Nancy Schultz to Speak about the Glover...

The Goldthwait Reservation Glover talks continue August 23, 2026, (Sunday), at 4 p.m. The featured speaker is Nancy Schultz,...

Nancy Schultz to Speak about the Glover Farmhouse at the Goldthwait Reservation August 23

Glen Magna Farms

Dance in the historic gardens at Glen Magna Farms! Rain date Wednesday August 26th
Enjoy Live music with DECADES of ROCK! .
$10 per person admission and a cash bar: I.D. REQUIRED 5:00 – 8:00pm. Tickets available on&nbsp; <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985384159466?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">EVENTBRITE</a>, and at the gate. Free door prize raffle. Children 10 and under are free. Rain date Wednesday August 26th Glen Magna Farms, 29 Ingersoll Street. Enter from Centre Street.
Available for purchase: Locally brewed ciders and beers, Food and Soft drinks also. Ice Cream with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/MrsHotdog-Ice-Cream-2-100090318137575/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mrs. Hotdog&nbsp;</a>
Sponsored, in part, by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.winchestersavings.com/locations/danvers" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Winchester Savings Bank</a>, <a href="https://www.roccospizzadanvers.com/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22337420344&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAqp6rld4yLmWO8QHiwdTHwMdJgMMt&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIipaG7JbalAMV9zYIBR0GzREQEAAYASANEgJhfPD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Rocco's Pizza</a>, &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.johnmrossandsoninc.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">John M. Ross &amp; Son, Inc.</a>, and<a href="https://www.danversma.gov/175/Cultural-Council" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> Danvers Local Cultural Council</a>
Note:&nbsp;Anyone under 21 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED by an adult. There will be games and outdoor entertainment. Wristbands will be provided for anyone 21 and older in order to purchase beer or cider.&nbsp; I.D. REQUIRED
Please NO coolers, NO pets, and NO grills. &nbsp;Last pour is at 7:30PM. Your chairs and blankets are encouraged.&nbsp; I.D. REQUIRED

Local Event: Beer Garden Music Series with DECADES of ROCK!

Beer Garden Music Series with DECADES of ROCK!

Dance in the historic gardens at Glen Magna Farms! Rain date Wednesday August 26th
Enjoy Live music with DECADES of ROCK! .
$10...

The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar

The Meditations - Ansel Cridland, Danny Clarke and Winston Watson collectively known asThe Meditations, recorded their first hit single Woman is Like a Shadow in 1974 at Channel One Recording Studio. The group made it’s mark and sealed their place as reggae legends withthe release of the first two albums Message From The Meditations and Wake up produced by Dobby Dobson. Soon after came the third album Guidance produced by Ansel Cridland. Known the world over as Jamaica’s legendary harmony trio, The Meditations captured the hearts of reggae fans around the world. This led to collaborations with Lee Scratch Perry. Scratch, who produced for Bob Marley and the Wailers, asked them to do back up vocals for Punky Reggae Party, featuring Bob on led vocals. Bob Marley was so pleased with their harmony that he went in search for the group to do more back up vocals for him. It is said by many that “The Meditation is Bob Marley’s favorite group,” which led to Bob requesting harmony and background vocals on songs like Rastaman Live Up and Blackman Redemption. The Meditations harmonic vocals can be heard on some of your favorite track such as, Bongo Man Youths Them A Cry by Jimmy Cliffs, Mr. Cop by Gregory Isaacs, to name a few. In 1983 Linval Thompson produced The Meditations fourth album No More Friends. On this album all the lead vocals were sung by Ansel Cridland. Meanwhile Danny Clarke and Winston Watson later released For The Good Of Man. After some time separated Ansel begin to put the group back together with the release of Return Of The Meditations produced by Ansel in 1993 on Heartbeat record label. Ansel followed up producing and releasing Ghetto Knowledge on the Easy Star label in 1999, then Stand In Love on his own label Meditations Music in 2004. As of late he as gone on to collaborate with yet another great Philip Smart for his latest album Dangerous Society, which was released jointly by Meditations Music and Philip Smart in 2011. Ansel is a dedicated musician writing, producing and releasing albums, and still touring with the addition of DaddyLion Chandell and Toussaint Webb on harmony.

Local Event: The Meditations

Gloucester

The Meditations

The Meditations - Ansel Cridland, Danny Clarke and Winston Watson collectively known asThe Meditations, recorded their first...

Ahoy mates! Prepare to set sail on a groovy voyage with Thurston Howell, Your Premiere Yacht Rock Spectacular!&nbsp; Picture this: a musical escapade that whisks you away on a nostalgic odyssey through the smooth sounds of the 70s and 80s, sprinkled with a dash of modern zest. The bridge crew of Captain J.P. “Silky” Lents on keys, alongside the dynamic duo of First Mate Cameron Love on guitar and Activities Director Leona Love on percussion, will have you feeling the wind in your hair with their soaring vocals! And the engine room rhythm section of Commodore Jasper Tenpenny on bass, Phineas Wigglesworth IX on drums, and Dr. Artemis Thatch on Sax, will have you dancing the night away on the deck! Thurston Howell crafts a symphony of classic hits all night long, from Toto and Michael McDonald, all the way to Hall and Oates and Steely Dan!

These seasoned musicians are not just performers; they are magicians, weaving soaring melodies, lush harmonies, and irresistibly tight grooves into every note. Imagine yourself swaying to the rhythm, captivated by the enchanting tunes, as Thurston Howell transforms any event into a lively spectacle. From concert halls and festival stages, to private soirées and corporate shindigs, they make it their mission to get your feet tapping and voices harmonizing to the most beloved soft rock anthems.
So, rally your crew, head to the edge of the dock, and climb aboard with the crew of the Thurston Howell! Because You Can’t Fake SMOOTH!

Local Event: Thurston Howell – A Premier Yacht Rock Spectacular! 2026

Thurston Howell – A Premier Yacht Rock...

Ahoy mates! Prepare to set sail on a groovy voyage with Thurston Howell, Your Premiere Yacht Rock Spectacular!   Picture this:...

Thurston Howell – A Premier Yacht Rock Spectacular! 2026

An internationally acclaimed dynamic singer, songwriter and guitarist, Jeff&nbsp;achieved national recognition when his album&nbsp;Heavy Hitter (Pyramid Records/EMI)&nbsp;reached #7 on the Billboard Charts, outselling Delbert McClinton, Robert Cray, Etta James, Johnny Lee Hooker &amp; Muddy Waters. Jeff has recorded with such greats as J Geils, Rick Derringer, Dave Mason, James Cotton and Clarence Clemons. He received international recognition when he toured Europe, even playing with the Commitments as a special guest.&nbsp;
He won the "Best Guitarist" in the State of Connecticut at age 15. He has won numerous awards since, including two songwriting awards from the Great American Songwriting Contest. The International Songwriting Contest (ISC) judge and renowned blues legend&nbsp;John Mayall&nbsp;subsequently recorded Pitchell's song "An Eye for an Eye" on one of his albums. Pitchell and his band, Texas Flood, won the BEST BLUES ACT in New England in a six-state vote.

Local Event: Jeff Pitchell and Texas Flood

Jeff Pitchell and Texas Flood

An internationally acclaimed dynamic singer, songwriter and guitarist, Jeff achieved national recognition when his album Heavy...

Doors 7:00pm Show 8:00pm 18+, Positive ID Required Premium Seating with cocktail service: $29.50-$34.50 + $6.95 service fee Standard Seating with cocktail service: $24.50 + $6.95 service fee Rear Floor Seating: $19.50 + $6.95 service fee GA Standing: $14.50 + $6.95 service fee
+ $5 Day of Show
Since starting his musical career in 1967 by founding and fronting Roomful of Blues, Duke Robillard has been at the forefront of Blues, Swing and classic R&amp;B/Jump blues for over 45 years earning him his legendary status while influencing and inspiring countless legions of musicians and fans worldwide.
He has been nominated for 2 Grammy Awards for traditional blues album of the year in 2007/2010 and named Blues Music Awards Traditional male Blues Artist of the Year in 2010.
He has won the Blues Music Award for guitarist of the year 5 times, being the second most honored for that award and has garnered no less than 21 BMA nominations in various categories since 1989.
He was honored with a Blues Foundation “Keeping the Blues Alive” award for producer of the year in 2004. Besides winning numerous international awards from France and Canada, Duke received the prestigious Rhode Island Pell Award for “Excellence in the Arts” in 2007.
Leading his own group Duke has toured non-stop for the past 30 some years recording more than 20 critically acclaimed CDs under his own name. He has toured as guitarist with Tom Waits and the Fabulous Thunderbirds and Recorded with the likes of Bob Dylan, Ruth Brown, Jay McShann, Pinetop Perkins, Kim Wilson, Jimmy Witherspoon , Rosco Gordon, Maria Muldaur and many, more.
Duke and his band were nominated for band of the year in 2010.
Duke was inducted into the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame in May of 2014.

Local Event: Duke Robillard

Duke Robillard

Doors 7:00pm Show 8:00pm 18+, Positive ID Required Premium Seating with cocktail service: $29.50-$34.50 + $6.95 service fee...

Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts 

The Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts is preparing to bring an exciting new destination for live music, comedy, dinner shows, special events, and unforgettable nights out to the North Shore.
With Labor Day Weekend as our target opening, Swampscott is about to experience a whole new world of entertainment, hospitality, dining, and live performance—all coming together in one spectacular waterfront setting. They are also booking banquets, weddings, and private functions.
From intimate performances and laugh-out-loud comedy to live bands, dinner shows, special engagements, and community events, the Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts will offer something for everyone.
This Labor Day Weekend, the curtain rises on something very special in Swampscott, with Fat's Arnold and his Midnight Hotdogs.
Great food. Great entertainment. Great times. Right here by the sea.
<h3>Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts</h3>
Where the North Shore Comes to Be Entertained.
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