“The public realm … is the physical manifestation of the common good. And when you degrade the public realm, you will automatically degrade the quality of your civic life, and the character of all the enactments of your public life and communal life that take place there.” James Howard Kunstler

The West End of Boston has been the poster child for some of the more disastrous urban renewal decisions, an unexpected consequence of the Housing Act of 1949. The callous destruction that followed the wrecking ball created vacant lots out of what had been homes and anonymous high-rises out of what was once a neighborhood.

By contrast, shortly after the destructive demolition of the West End, the city of Newburyport engaged in a far different urban renewal project from the West End of Boston. Rather than destroying a neighborhood and its’ people, Newburyport elected to renew itself, through a process which honored the common good as well as the common man and woman who lived and worked there.

Ultimately, both cities became models: the West End for how not to do urban renewal; Newburyport for how to successfully renew a city. Today, while both neighborhoods are flourishing, the West End has no visual or actual connection to its original roots, history and inhabitants, while Newburyport retains the essence of what it once was, reworked into a desirable community.

This talk will examine the two approaches to urban renewal done in a time span very close to one another, along with its very different results.

Professor Lois Ascher teaches a course about Boston at Wentworth Institute, Boston Voyages By Book and Foot. She is also a member of the West End Museum’s program and exhibits committee, and a member of the Greater Newburyport Village and its’ Program and Events Team.

Village Talks are offered by the Greater Newburyport Village for the enrichment of the community. Village Talks occur every third Wednesday of the month at the Newburyport Senior/Community Center, 331 High St., Newburyport. Talks are free and open to all.

For more information please call 978.206.1821.

The 2018 Waterfront Movies will be held August, 15th, 23rd and 29th.

What could be better than watching a movie OUTSIDE on Waterfront Park on a warm summer night? Grab a blanket and your family & friends and join us!

2018 line-up:
Wednesday, August 15th: Heavyweights
Thursday, August 23rd: The Lion King
Wednesday, August 29th: Secret Life of Pets

Movies start at dusk (right around 8PM), but get there early to claim a spot on the lawn and enjoy some family favorite tunes while you wait for the show to start.

Movies will be shown on a 40-foot inflatable screen with an HD Blue Ray Projector and BOSE professional sound system. You don't want to miss this!

Downtown Newburyport will host classic cars and classic 60's music at the 5th Annual "Cruisin' the 50's" festival on Thursday, August 16 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This free community event, sponsored by "The Legends" WNBP Radio, and the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce, draws huge, enthusiastic crowds each year to this historic seaport.

State, Pleasant and Inn Streets will be closed for pedestrians only, and more classic cars at the Harris Street Parking Lot and the Patrick Tracy Square. Visitors can get up close to view 200 specially selected classic cars from across New England.

Newburyport.com has live webcams in Market Square so people can view the activities by going to www.newburyport.com if they cannot attend the event in person.

This is an invitation only show. If you have questions contact Wes Pettengill pettengillwes@yahoo.com

Rain Date is Tuesday, August 23rd.

In the first full concert of the summer, Yonah begins with a short and brutally demanding virtuosic work by the prominent Israeli composer, Menachem Zur. Eliana Razzino Yang, fresh from Itzhak Perlman’s elite summer program, then joins Gabe for a virtuosic cello duet by Paganini. The quartet then comes together for Mozart’s crystalline and late D Major string quartet, K.499, a work which is about as perfect as a piece of music can be. The program ends with another late work, Shostakovich’s alternately elegiacal, whimsical, and cynical string quartet #11.

Menachem Zur: Prelude for solo violin

Niccolò Paganini: Moses Variations for two cellos

Mozart: String Quartet in D Major, K.499 “Hoffmeister”

Shostakovich: String Quartet #11 in F Minor

$32/Adult; $11.50 Youth (18 and Younger)
Tickets.

A fundraising event full of Music, Art, Food, and Fun.

Join us for a fundraising event in support of the Byfield Community Arts Center. The Arts Center is a non-profit organization that is entirely supported by our community members like yourself.

Musical Performances by:

Way Up South
Greta Schaefer
Ben Eramo
AND

A Live Painting Demonstration
A Raffle for Amazing Prizes
Doors open at 6:00pm
Music starts at 6:30pm
Tickets are $10 each
Get a Free T-shirt with a $5 donation
Get a Free T-shirt AND a Hug with donations of $5 or more

This party will be a lot of fun, be sure to tell your friends and bring your family. As with any fundraiser, be sure to bring your wallets and/or purses as well. We want you to come and have a great time as we raise funds in order to keep doing what we do. If you're not familiar with what we do or how we do it, please visit our website for more information.

Over the years, the BCAC has worked hard to bring you the best and brightest in the arts and we strive to bring even more. With your support we will be able to continue bringing the amazing music, theater and arts events to our little neck of the woods.

If you can't join us on the 18th, please support the BCAC by hosting your events at our venue, Sponsor-A-Night out at the BCAC, or by simply attending any one(or more) of our incredible Theater Presentations and Fall Music Series events.

If you have any questions or other ideas on how to make the BCAC even more awesome than it already is, please drop us an email at info@bcac.org

Indro Roy-Chodhury opens the concert with a solo piece for sitar and is then joined on violin by brilliant improvisor and 2018 NCMF Composer-in-Residence Fung Chern Hwei for a duo that will span eras and continents. The artists then sit down for a world premiere by Chern Hwei for sitar and string quartet followed by Beethoven’s monumental string quartet Opus 130 in the master’s original version with the Grosse Fuge.

solo sitar piece
Improvisation for violin + sitar
Fung Chern Hwei – “There.” for string quartet and sitar, * world premiere*
Beethoven – String Quartet in Bb Major, Opus 130 with Grosse Fuge

$32 Adult; $11.50 Student
Tickets.

Come taste, sip, and indulge in the North Shore’s best cuisine, craft cocktails, cool brews, and fine wines under the stars, along with live music and dancing at this breathtaking mansion and marvelously landscaped grounds overlooking the sea and salt marsh.
Tickets are selling fast! Don't miss your chance to celebrate the Best of the North Shore.

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS INCLUDE:

Arrive at 6:00 pm and party the night away

North Shore’s best cuisine, cocktails, wine, beer, live music, dancing and so much more!

Free shuttle transportation to and from the event from designated parking lots

VIP TICKETS INCLUDE:

Start the celebration early at 5:30 pm

A welcome glass of bubbly

Exclusive Access to the first floor of The Great House at Castle Hill, featuring free shuttle transportation to and from the event from designated parking lots

VIP Seating

A private Full Bar

Exclusive Caterer

Restrooms

Swag bag

*This is a 21+ event. Refunds will not be permitted under any circumstance.

Purchase Tickets:
https://www.nshoremag.com/bonsevent/#tickets

The 2018 Waterfront Movies will be held August, 15th, 23rd and 29th.

What could be better than watching a movie OUTSIDE on Waterfront Park on a warm summer night? Grab a blanket and your family & friends and join us!

2018 line-up:
Wednesday, August 15th: Heavyweights
Thursday, August 23rd: The Lion King
Wednesday, August 29th: Secret Life of Pets

Movies start at dusk (right around 8PM), but get there early to claim a spot on the lawn and enjoy some family favorite tunes while you wait for the show to start.

Movies will be shown on a 40-foot inflatable screen with an HD Blue Ray Projector and BOSE professional sound system. You don't want to miss this!

Come to Hana Japan for a great Japanese Experience!

Entertainment: Taiko (Japanese Drum); Shodo (Japanese Writing); Sa-do (Japanese Tea Ceremony), Koto (Japanese Harp)

Games: Yo-Yo Ballons, Toy Rifle Shooting, Goldfishing,,,, and more....

Enjoy Sushi, Kara Age (Fried Chicken), Yaksoba (Pan Fried Noodles); and much more...

The 2018 Waterfront Movies will be held August 15th, 23rd and the 29th.

What could be better than watching a movie OUTSIDE on Waterfront Park on a warm summer night? Grab a blanket and your family & friends and join us!

2018 line-up:
Wednesday, August 15th: Heavyweights
Thursday, August 23rd: The Lion King
Wednesday, August 29th: Secret Life of Pets

Movies start at dusk (right around 8PM), but get there early to claim a spot on the lawn and enjoy some family favorite tunes while you wait for the show to start.

Movies will be shown on a 40-foot inflatable screen with an HD Blue Ray Projector and BOSE professional sound system. You don't want to miss this!

17th Annual Riverfront Festival brought to you by WXRV - 92.5 The River Radio Station, and in conjunction with the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Spend the day on the waterfront in Newburyport! Come early and enjoy great food & shopping while waiting for the concert to begin.

2018 line-up: BANDS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AND POSTED SOON

Concert Schedule:
12:00 - 1:00 PM The Aldous Collins Band
1:30 - 2:30 PM Anderson East
3:00- 4:00 PM Phillip Phillips
4:30 - 6:00 PM Barenaked Ladies

Food Vendors in Market Square all day!
Visit the Beer Tent from 12:00 - 7:00 PM. Must be 21+ to enter.

Shuttle provided by MVRTA – free of charge to riders courtesy of 92.5 the River.
Hours of operation 10 AM – 7 PM

Satellite parking will be available at two locations:
Nock Middle School, 70 Low Street, Newburyport (no cost to park)
Newburyport Commuter Rail Station, 25 Boston Way – Lot A (off Parker Street) in Newburyport ($4 fee to park for the day)

The shuttle will drop off downtown at the Greater Boston Running Company which is at 27 Water Street. Continuous loop every half hour (30 mins) starting from Commuter Rail station Lot A, Nock to Downtown.

Help keep Newburyport and Waterfront Park beautiful! Please do not leave behind cigarette butts, trash, food, etc. Put all trash/recycling in proper barrels.

Please do not set up your blankets, chairs, etc. in the park before 9:00 am. Thank you.

On Sunday, September 2nd from 6 - 8 pm, Greater Newburyport Ovarian Cancer Awarness GNOCA will host the 7th annual Lantern Festival. The rain date for this event is Monday, the 3rd at the same scheduled time.

In the Asian tradition, we will remember families & friends & make wishes for the future. Come decorate, light, & float lanterns at dusk.

• Bring a picnic supper, chair or blanket & a FLASHLIGHT!
• Enjoy live performances.
• Decorate your lantern with a special message.

Calligraphers & decorating materials will be available.
The Event is Free with a Suggested Donation of $10 per Lantern.
Lanterns can be purchased at the event and there are lots of markers and stencils to help decorate lanterns. Lanterns can also be purchased in advance at Greetings By Design, 1 Rear Water Street, Newburyport.

Parking near Event is Limited, so please arrive early to find a parking space nearby.
Downtown Newburyport has several Public Parking Lots within a 5 – 10 minute walk.
Biking or Carpooling is a great idea too.

PLEASE HONOR OUR SPECIAL REQUEST! NO DRONE PHOTOGRAPHY!

Fall Members Open Show
Sep 14-Oct 6, 2018

Reception: Saturday, Sep 15, 7-9 PM

http://newburyportart.org/
Email - naa@newburyportart.org
Phone - 978-465-8769

Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday, 11 AM – 5 PM
Sunday, 1-5 PM
Closed on Mondays