Do North Calendar

Clubs

THE RHUMB LINE. Soul Drivers, Friday, March 14; Sugar Blues, Saturday, March 15; Rene and Joe, Sunday, March 16; St. Patrick's Day party, music at 6 p.m., Monday, March 17; Trivia and Funk Jamm, Tuesday, March 18; Open Mike with Fly, Wednesday, March 19; Dave Sag's Blues Party, Thursday, March 20. 40 Railroad Ave., Gloucester. 978-283-9732.

Music

SPECIAL DANCE. Bridging the Gap, Thursday, March 13 at 1:30 p.m., at 78 Lynn St., Peabody, in the South Branch Library, for adult mentally challenged citizens (with caregiver), features stories, songs and a simple craft. Register at 978-531-3380.

BENEFIT. "We Got the Beat, A Trip to the 1980s," Friday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m., at Danversport Yacht Club, music and Cove Elementary PTO 15th annual auction. Tickets in advance $29 at coveschoolauction@yahoo.com or at door for $32. 978-922-4508 or kmwhitehair@comcast.net. All proceeds benefit the school.

INDIA FESTIVAL. "Atrium Alive: India," a "Holi," or Indian spring festival, at Peabody Essex Museum March 14, 15 and 16, with Indian Miniature and Gold Leaf painting demonstration Friday; Indian Miniature Watercolors, Anita Rathnam's "Dance Katha," drop-in studio activities, and two film screenings Saturday; Indian Miniature Watercolors, Anita Rathnam's "Dance Katha," and two more film screenings Sunday. East India Square, 161 Essex St., Salem. $15/$13,$11. 866-745-1876 or www.pem.org for times.

PORTER. "Night and Day: A Cole Porter Celebration," by New England Light Opera, Friday, March 14 at First Congregational Church in Swampscott, 7:30 p.m., 40 Monument Ave., Swampscott. Tickets $18/$15/$5. 781-599-3399.

FOLK. Folk Concert with Susan Reed, Saturday, March 15, 7 p.m., at Emerson Center, 9 E. Common St., Topsfield. Songs, dancing, storytelling and refreshments for kids and families.$5 per person/$20 per family. 978-887-2101, ext. 14.

SWING. Cantemus Swings, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 15, at Pingree School, 537 Highland St., Hamilton, 29 singers and six-piece jazz band perform Great American Songbook, $17 to $20; students free. 978-465-2149.

PIG'S LINEUP. In a Pig's Eye: Gregg Gallo, 3/17 and every third Monday; 3/31, Dave Bailin, and every last Monday; every Monday open mic, 8:30 p.m. sign-up; every Friday, Blues jam, 4:15 to 6:30 p.m., featuring Eric Reardon; Thursday, 3/13, Ken Clarke; Wednesday, 3/19, Erinn Brown; Thursday, 3/20 Theresa Hartford. No cover, 148 Derby St. Salem, 978-741-4436.

JAZZ CHORUS. Cantemus Swings, 29 singers and six-piece jazz band performs Great American Songbook Saturday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Pingree School, 537 Highland St, Hamilton, and Sunday, March 16 at 4 p.m. at Governor's Academy, 1 Elm St., Byfield. $17 to 20; students free. 978-465-2149.

FOLK. Susan Reed, songs, dancing, storytelling and refreshments for kids and families. Saturday, March 15, at 7 p.m., at the Emerson Center, 9 East Common Street, Topsfield. $5 per person/$20 per family. 978-887-2101 ext. 14.

SALEM FUNDRAISER. Musical Fundraiser for Salem Public Schools will feature the Hillyer Festival Orchestra Saturday, March 15, performing at 7:30 p.m. in the recital hall at Salem State College's Central Campus. Everything from swing to classical music, with vocal performances by the cast of the college's "Crazy For You" show. Tickets $25, by calling City Hall at 978-745-9595, ext. 5676, or by e-mailing etalkowsky@salem.com.

Art

ROCKPORT ART ASSOCIATION. Opening reception for Leslie Bartlett's photo exhibit, "Byobu: The Japanese Folding Screen," Sunday, March 16, 2 to 4 p.m., Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St., Rockport. Show runs until March 28. Free and open to the public. Visit Bartlett's Web site at www.followthegleam.com. 978-546-6604. Visit www.rockportartassn.org.

ROCKPORT ART ASSOCIATION. The Art of Drawing with Paul Ciaramitaro, Monday, March 17, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St., Rockport. Basic principles of two-dimensional design, perspective and composition will be studied using paper, graphite pencil, conte crayon, charcoal and eraser. $20 per class. Visit www.rockportartassn.org.

ROCKPORT ART ASSOCIATION. Figure sketch group short pose, Monday, March 17, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St., Rockport. $10 per session, no instruction. Beverly Palmacci is the monitor, 978-281-4530. Visit www.rockportartassn.org.

ROCKPORT ART ASSOCIATION. Portrait sketch group, Wednesday, March 19, 7 to 10 p.m., Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St., Rockport. $8 per session, no instruction. For details, call Dixon Sampson at 978-283-3693. Visit www.rockportartassn.org.><p>

PRINTS. "Field Report," exhibit of works by members of the Boston Printmakers, on exhibit at Gordon College, 255 Grapevine Road, Wenham, until April 15. Gallery hours Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit www.gordon.edu/gallery or call 978-867-4751.

SALTBOX. The member artists of Saltbox Gallery exhibit art, craftwork, furniture and jewelry to the Topsfield Fairgrounds for the annual Spring Show and sale March 14 to 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Friday through Sunday. In Coolidge Hall at the Topsfield Fairgrounds (Rt. 1) in Topsfield, MA. The public is invited to the artists' reception Friday, March 14, 7 to 9 p.m.

SATELLITE IMAGERY. "The Earth Exposed," an exhibit of geography as art by Salem State College professor Stephen Young shows the threat to Salem Harbor Islands by rising sea levels, while revealing the earth's beauty as seen from on high. In the college's Winfisky Gallery at the Ellison Campus Center from March 18 through April 10.

PHOTOGRAPHY. Black and white photos by Bill Kelley on exhibit at Kensington Stobart Gallery March 13 to April 13, artist's reception on March 13, 5 to 7 p.m., at the Hawthorne Hotel, On the Common, Salem, 978-825-0022

HOW TO. "Drawing the Forested Landscapes," Tuesday, March 18 presentation with Jean Buckley, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Hamilton-Wenham Library, 14 Union St., Hamilton. Free and open to the public, participants bring supplies. Registration is required at 978-468-5577.

MIMI. Work of Cathy Paige entitled "Casuali Marcature: Random Markings," is featured through March, and public is invited to reception with artist Friday, March 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. at "mimi", 26 Market Street, Ipswich, 978-356-0804.

Informative

CAPE ANN MUSEUM. Lecture and slide presentation by Prudence Fish, author of "Antique Houses of Gloucester," Saturday, March 15, 2 p.m., Cape Ann Museum, Folly Cove Auditorium, 27 Pleasant St., Gloucester. 978-283-0455. Visit www.capeannmuseum.org.

ACI CAPE-ANN. Lama Marut will present "Teachings on the Four Immeasureables," Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Rockport High School Auditorium, 24 Jerden's Lane, Rockport. Admission by donation. All are welcome. 978-283-3543.

BUSINESSWOMEN. "Problem-Solving Roundtable for Homebased Businesses" will be the topic on Thursday, March 13, at 11:30 a.m., at the Village Green Restaurant, Route 1 north, Newbury Street, at a meeting of the Homebased Businesswomen's Network. Guest fee $10, members free. www.h-b-n.org.

CHINA. "Who's Afraid of a Rising China?" Hamilton Hall Lectures on World Affairs, delivered Thursday, March 13, at 11 a.m., in Hamilton Hall, 9 Chestnut St., Salem with Joseph Fewsmith, former ambassador to Croatia. Tickets at www.hamiltonhall.org or 978-744-0805.

BRANDING. "Branding Your Business" will be the topic at the North Shore Business Forum of Friday, March 14, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., with Stephen Melanson, Melanson Consulting, at Danversport Yacht Club, Route 62 East. $8 includes continental breakfast. Visit www.nsbforum.org.

NETWORKING. Chamber of Commerce After Hours for business networking will meet Thursday, March 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Overtime Restaurant and Sports Bar, 208 Rantoul St., Beverly, $10, $5 members, 978-232-9559 or info@beverlychamber.com.; and Thursday, March 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Sandler Sales Institute, 100 Cummings Center, Suite 207P, in Beverly. $10, $5 members. 978-232-9559 or info@beverlychamber.com.

HISTORY. A Salem history lecture series, given by Jim McAllister Tuesday evenings at the Lyceum Bar, 43 Church St., presents: March 18, Emergence of Modern Salem, 1825-1900. Reservations at 978-745-6314 or jim@nii.net. Tickets sold at the door, space permitting.

SCHOOL. Parent Information Night, at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 18 in the auditorium at Swampscott High School, 200 Essex St. For all Swampscott residents with students grades eight through 11. Followed by a breakout group for eighth-grade parents. Course of Studies Booklet and enrollment information available.

BUDGET. A Public Hearing on Wednesday, March 19 on Hamilton-Wenham's School District's FY09 Budget, at 7 p.m., Buker Elementary School, Multi-purpose Room, One School St., Wenham. A School Committee meeting will follow the Public Hearing. For information, call Jean Vitale, 978-468-5310, ext. 115.

GENEALOGY. "New England Genealogy in the 21st Century," a talk with genealogist and historian Stephen P. Hall, will be held March 19 at 7 p.m. at the John Cabot House, 117 Cabot St., in Beverly. $5, free for BHS&M members. 978-922-1186.

MONTESSORI. An Open House at the Children's Montessori Center on Wednesday, March 19 from 9:30 to 11 a.m., at 12 Bradstreet Ave., will showcase programs for children ages 18 months to 6 years. 978-774-2144.

DECOUPAGE. Decoupage Class with Evelyn Rauseo, Wednesday, March 19, at 7 p.m., Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main St., Peabody. 978-531-0100.

CHILD'S PLAY. "Children at Play: An American History," Wednesday, March 19 author's talk with Howard P. Chudacoff, 7 p.m., at Seamans Visitor Center at The House of the Seven Gables, 115 Derby St., Salem. Free and open to the public. Reservations appreciated at 978-744-0991, ext. 126, awaywell@7gables.org.

SPIES. "Counterinsurgency and U.S. National Security Strategy," Thursday, March 20 Hamilton Hall Lectures on World Affairs, 11 a.m., Hamilton Hall, 9 Chestnut St., Salem with Sarah Sewall, Harvard University. Tickets at www.hamiltonhall.org or 978-744-0805.

St. Patrick's Day

THE LANDING AT 7 CENTRAL. Celtic Session with Michael O'Leary, 5 to 8 p.m., Sunday, March 16; Michael O'Leary and Chris Shea, Monday, March 17. Pub and restaurant open seven days from 11:30 a.m. Pub features plasma TV, casual dress, and no cover. Restaurant and Pub, 7 Central St., Manchester-By-The-Sea. 978-526-7494.

ONE WORLD COFFEE HOUSE. Irish songs and storytelling with Eugene Byrne, Saturday, March 15, 8 p.m., First Universalist Church, 59 Main St., Essex. $15 donation. For reservations, call 978-768-7056. Visit www.eugenebyrne.com.

MUSIC. A St. Patrick's Celebration on Friday, March 14, 6 p.m. at AOH Hall, Lowell Street, Peabody, will feature Beverley Ann Griffin Dunne and the Dunne family. Irish music, dance, humor and refreshments. Buffet dinner: chowders, sandwiches and desserts. Tickets: $15 at 978-531-2427 or e-mail beverleygriffin@aol.com. Sponsored by Committee to Elect Beverley Ann Griffin Dunne.

CORNED BEEF. Corned beef dinner, buffet with trimmings, starting 7 p.m. Irish step dancers, and rock music with the Luxuries, 9:30 to 11 p.m. March 15, AOH upstairs function hall, 58 Lowell St. Peabody, $15 tickets at downstairs bar or call 978-531-7680 after 3 p.m.

CARNIVAL. Ayers Ryal Side Elementary School St. Patrick's Day Carnival, Games, prizes and crafts, including Blarney Bounce, Leprechaun Lock Up, St. Paddy's Predictions, Emerald Isle Eatery and DJ McJason. Saturday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 40 Woodland Ave., Beverly. 978-921-8472.

DANCE. Irish Set Dancing on Saturday, March 15, at the Danvers Art Association, 1:30 p.m., at 105 Elliott St. (Route 62) in Danvers. Free to the public, 978-777-8501.

MUSIC. Eugene Byrne at One World Coffeehouse, Saturday, March 15, 8 p.m. Irish songs and storytelling, $15, First Universalist Church, 59 Main St., Essex, reservations 978-768-7056.

COMMUNION BREAKFAST. Buffet style, following 10 a.m. Mass at St. John's Church. Irishman of the Year announced. March 16, AOH upstairs function hall, 58 Lowell St. Peabody, $5/$2.50 children, tickets at downstairs bar or call 978-531-7680 after 3 p.m.

LEFTOVERS. Corned beef sandwiches $1 while they last, starting at 3 p.m. to closing, Irish music all day, DJ from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Drawings for lottery books, tickets $10. March 17, AOH upstairs function hall, 58 Lowell St. Peabody, tickets at downstairs bar or call 978-531-7680 after 3 p.m.

Books

BOOK SALE. At Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, on Saturday, March 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Monday, March 17 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Thursday, March 20 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, 14 Union St. 978-468-5577 or www.hwlibrary.org.

Food

COMMON CROW CHOCOLATE TASTING. A free chocolate tasting will be held on Saturday, March 15, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 6 Elm St., Gloucester. 978-283-1665.><p>

BABKAS. A Babka Sale by telephone is being held by the United Polish Organizations of Peabody until March 14. Plain, raisin, raisin cinnamon, plain cinnamon, cheese and prune babkas can be ordered from Lola Busta at 978-531-5592, Anne Kostos at 978-532-8130, or Ann Blazewicz at 978-531-7999. Orders then picked up at St. Michael's Hall, 15 Endicott St., Peabody on March 17 from 3 to 5 p.m.

Recreation

EASTER BUNNY. Will visit Maria's Sweet Somethings, with photographer available, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 15 26 Front St., Salem. 978-825-9111.

Theater

GLOUCESTER STAGE COMPANY. "For The Bible Tells Me So," Thursday, March 13 at 7 p.m. Tickets, $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) and students with proper ID. Available at theatre box office. 267 East Main St., Gloucester. 978-281-4433.

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