Yankee Homecoming- FREE Workout- The Cure Studio
Sunday 8/7, 8am - 9am 

Live Music & Buti Yoga: join them for this rhythm!

The Winners Circle Running Club will present the 30th Annual High Street Mile on Sunday, August 7, 2022, beginning at 9:00 am. Heats are based on age and gender.  The race takes place at Atkinson Common in Newburyport. This is flat and fast USATF Certified straight line course (USATF Cert # MA07009JK)  Race registration is $30.00 for adults in advance and $35.00 on race day.  Youth 17 and under are $25.00. Shirts available to the first 300 adult registrants.

Early number pickup and last minute registration will be available on Saturday August 6th at a location and time TBD. 

Race day registration and number pick up will start at 7:30 a.m. and close promptly at 9:00 a.m. at Atkinson Common (start line) in Newburyport.

Register:
http://www.lightboxreg.com/high-street-mile_2022?func=&mobile=0 

Questions & More Information:
https://www.thehighstreetmile.com/

Free Workout by Kin Fitness
Sunday 8/7, at 9:15
Waterfront Newburyport 

Fun-filled class of sports drills, bodyweight movements, fun games, and interval training. A whole-body workout for the whole family! Exercises will be modified for different ages and fitness levels.

Plum Island Walking Tours
Sunday 8/7, 10-11

Plum Island Outdoors will conduct a walking tour of Plum Island, North Point, led by Bill Sargent.
The 60-minute walking tours, from Newburyport Plum Island Beach to the south jetty and back, rain or shine.
The Walk is $10.00. Payable at the start of the walk at the Newburyport Beach Parking Lot.

Yankee Homecoming Downtown Entertainment Schedule 
Market Square Stage Newburyport
Sunday, 8/7 from 10 am - 6:30 pm

Check out the Yankee Homecoming downtown entertainment schedule for today on the Market Square stage. 

Sunday, 7th

10:00am TBA

11:00pm TBA

12:30pm Lee Biddle

2:00pm TBA

3:00pm TBA

5:00pm TBA

Yankee Homecoming - Heritage Tours - Museum of Old Newbury

Sunday 8/7, 11am - 4pm 

Come take a 50-minute tour of this 1808 Federal period house which tells the story of the Cushing family and the greater Newburyport area.  For the past 140 years, the Museum of Old Newbury has been collecting, preserving, and presenting the history of Newburyport, Newbury, West Newbury, Byfield, and Plum Island. With objects and documents, we tell the stories of local people from the past four centuries. Tickets go fast so make sure you get yours! 

Ticket Purchases: 
https://www.newburyhistory.org/

Yankee Homecoming - Heritage Tours - Custom House Maritime Museum: Our House is Your Home for Maritime History
Sunday 8/7, 12pm - 4pm

The Custom Houses' exhibits have a fresh new look with new objects for your education and enjoyment. Docents will be on hand to enhance your experience, should you wish. This is a great event for the whole family! 

Yankee Homecoming Parade
Sunday 8/7 starting at noon

Get your lawn chairs ready!  Once again the parade will be rolling down High Street as we bring our 2022 Yankee Homecoming Festival to an end. 

Maudslay Arts Center - Bobby Keyes Trio 
Sunday 8/7, 2pm - 4pm 


Bobby Keyes is a guitarist whose career spans from American Roots to Pop Music, writing and performing with roots artist like Jerry Lee Lewis to pop artist Robin Thicke. Some of the songs he covers from other artists are Caravan, Brazil, Smile, Nightingale, Yellowbird. But, it is with his Trio that Bobby composes and performs the music which he is most passionate about; and where he defines our American musical heritage by blending rhythm and blues, country, jazz, rock, pop and swing. This is a concert you will want to be at!

Purchase Tickets:
Guitarist Bobby Keyes Tickets, Sun, Aug 7, 2022 at 2:00 PM | Eventbrite

Newburyport Chamber Music Festival, NCMF,  - Family Concert
Tuesday 8/9, starting at 7pm.

Sit down and bring your own ice tea or smoothie while you listen to selections from the summer programs in an informal outdoor concert. Children are welcome. This is a free event and all are welcomed! 

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge - Stories in the Garden with the NPL
Parker River Visitor Center in the Pollinator Garden
The 2nd Wednesday of Every Month from 11-12 
Wednesday, 8/10 from 11-12

Do your little ones love books (and butterflies)?! Join Parker River on the second Wednesday of every month for story time with the Newburyport Public Library. Stories will begin at 11am in the pollinator garden outside the Parker River Visitor Center. No need to preregister; simply show up!

NAA Artist Exhibition: Sharyn Dahn & Ethel Hills
Newburyport Art Association - 65 Water Street, Newburyport
Exhibit Dates: Wednesday 8/10 - Sunday 8/24
Artist Reception: Saturday 8/12 from 5-7 pm - all are welcome


Check back in for more information on this exhibit! 

NAA Group Exhibition: North of Boston Print Collaborative
Newburyport Art Association - 65 Water Street, Newburyport
Exhibit Dates: Wednesday 8/10 - Sunday 8/21
Artist Reception: Saturday 8/13 from 5-7 pm - all are welcome

Check back in for more information on this exhibit! 

Cruisin' the 50's Car Show - 10th Annual Newburyport Car Show 
Hosted by The Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Thursday, 8/11 from 5pm-8pm
(Rain Date is Thursday 8/18 from 5pm-8pm)

Each year, the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce works to bring back an unforgettable car show. The show features more than 250 vintage cars from the 50’s. This is an invite only show that is carefully curated and staged throughout downtown Newburyport. The show is the pinnacle of a fabulous family friendly summer day with the Quintessential New England Backdrop along the Mighty Merrimac River.
 
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary
Live Music ~ Raffles ~ Cars ~ Family Movie
August 11th, 2022 from 5:00 – 8:00PM
 
New This Year
Where have we been? Where are we going?
This year’s show will feature the history and future of our regional auto manufacturing and sales stories. In addition to vintage collections, they are excited to highlight the future. What better way to set the stage than with high end one-of-a-kind vehicles?
 
More for the Family
There will also be a Waterfront Movie featuring Cars. This family friendly showing will help the whole family unwind. Bring your blanket and a picnic!

The Actors Studio, The Wizard of Oz Youth Edition
Thursday 8/11, starting at 7

The MGM film The Wizard of Oz, based on L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel, premiered Graumoan’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on August 15, 1939. The Royal Shakespeare Company presented a live stage adaptation of the film at the Barbican Centre in London in 1987. This one-hour adaptation of the RSC version was designed in conjunction with iTheatrics for Young Performers.  Journey of over the rainbow with this talented all-student cast.

Purchase Tickets:
https://www.newburyportacting.org/event/wizard-of-oz-youth-edition-3/

Newburyport Chamber Music Festival - Concert # 1
Thursday 8/11, 7:30 - 8:45
10 minute intermission midway
St. Anna's Chapel at St. Paul's Church - 166 High St. Newburyport

This is a concert that performs amazing music for those who come. Ysaÿe, Webern, Shostakovich, Mozart. Rebecca Anderson (violin), Maia Cabeza (violin), David Yang (viola), Clancy Newman (cello)

$35 adults / $18 Student (21 & younger) in advance; $40/$20 at the door. 

Ticket Purchases: 
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=10&p=2

The Actors Studio, The Wizard of Oz Youth Edition
Friday, 8/12, starting at 7

The MGM film The Wizard of Oz, based on L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel, premiered Graumoan’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on August 15, 1939. The Royal Shakespeare Company presented a live stage adaptation of the film at the Barbican Centre in London in 1987. This one-hour adaptation of the RSC version was designed in conjunction with iTheatrics for Young Performers.  Journey of over the rainbow with this talented all-student cast.

Purchase Tickets:
https://www.newburyportacting.org/event/wizard-of-oz-youth-edition-3/

Newburyport Chamber Music Festival - Concert #2
Friday 8/12, 8 - 9:15
Brown Chapel at Oak Hill Cemetery 

This intimate concert with limited seating is held in the Brown Chapel at Oak Hill Cemetery. In 2019, the first Nachtmusik Concert sold out quickly. This year, the program will feature the music of J.S. Bach and Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, Webern, Shostakovich, Barber and Mozart. Come experience a concert unlike any other with the music played in complete darkness.

Ticket Purchases:
https://www.newburyportchambermusic.org/events/2022-concert-2-nachtmusik

Plum Island Lighthouse Tour
Saturday 8/13, 10-12:15


Schedule a 15 minute lighthouse tour for a great and fun experience! Make sure to check out the informational kiosk before you go on your tour to get some really cool and interesting knowledge of the lighthouse before you enter! Check out the Friends of Plum Island's website to book your space for a tour today! 

Newburyport Art Association Summer Arts Market
Saturday 8/13, from 10:30 - 3
Summer Dates: 7/23, 7/30, 8/6 & 8/13

The Summer Arts Market is returning! The Arts Market will showcase unique and handcrafted works for purchase, with the goal of uniting art lovers and art makers!  The NAA is connecting artists and art-lovers with a pop-up market featuring a rotating roster of artists showing and selling their work. This is a great way to Support Local while discovering amazing works of art! 


If you are an artist interested in featuring your art at the Summer Arts Market, visit the NAA website to reserve a space. 
https://newburyportart.org/calls-for-art

Nail Trimming at Just Dogs Newburyport 
Saturday, 08/13 from 11 am - 2 pm 

Vet tech Marci will be waiting to clip your dogs nails for just $10. No appointment necessary, just stop by! Marci visits Just Dogs Newburyport the 2nd Saturday of each month to host her nail trimming clinic. 

The Actors Studio, The Wizard of Oz Youth Edition
Saturday, 8/13, starting at 2

The MGM film The Wizard of Oz, based on L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel, premiered Graumoan’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on August 15, 1939. The Royal Shakespeare Company presented a live stage adaptation of the film at the Barbican Centre in London in 1987. This one-hour adaptation of the RSC version was designed in conjunction with iTheatrics for Young Performers.  Journey of over the rainbow with this talented all-student cast.

Purchase Tickets:
https://www.newburyportacting.org/event/wizard-of-oz-youth-edition-3/

Newburyport Chamber Music Festival Concert #3
Saturday 8/13, from 6:15 - 7:15 pm
Newbury, MA - Private Residence - Address on Ticket

This unique concert offers an opportunity to hear chamber music in an intimate setting at a private home with spectacular views of the Great Marsh.

The program includes a preview of the 2022 commissioned piece with a libretto by beloved neighbor and accomplished poet, Rhina Espaillat. After the concert, join Rhina, Composer-in-Residence Jon Deak, and all the festival artists for conversation, with drinks and hors d’oeuvres.

This event supports the Newburyport Chamber Music Festival in its mission to bring world-class musicians to Newburyport.

Ticket Purchases:
https://www.newburyportchambermusic.org/events/2022-evening-concert-support-ncmf

Maudslay Art Center Concert - The Deep Blue “C” Studio Orchestra
Saturday 8/13, 7pm - 9pm

This outstanding orchestra is known for filling theaters around New England with their theme based programs. For this performance they will perform Romancing the Summer which includes many classic summer songs and romantic songs such as Theme From A Summer Place, Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer, If You Don’t Know Me By Now, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough and more! The DBCSO is a 17 piece orchestra including horns, strings, rhythms instruments and 4 singers.

Ticket Purchases: 
The Deep Blue “C” Studio Orchestra is out of the studio and into your concert hall! – Maudslay Arts Center

The Actors Studio, The Wizard of Oz Youth Edition
Sunday, 8/14, starting at 2

The MGM film The Wizard of Oz, based on L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel, premiered Graumoan’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on August 15, 1939. The Royal Shakespeare Company presented a live stage adaptation of the film at the Barbican Centre in London in 1987. This one-hour adaptation of the RSC version was designed in conjunction with iTheatrics for Young Performers.  Journey of over the rainbow with this talented all-student cast.

Purchase Tickets:
https://www.newburyportacting.org/event/wizard-of-oz-youth-edition-3/

Maudslay Art Center Concerts - Donna Byrne 
Sunday 8/14, 2pm - 4pm

Donna Byrne has been invited by none other than Tony Bennett to open several of his shows both in the U.S. and abroad, including a concert at Royal Albert Hall in London. Donna has appeared on Sunday Open House, has won “Best of Boston Best Jazz Vocals,” and has been nominated multiple times for Boston Music Awards. Donna Byrne’s powerful voice, energetic personality, and life experiences give her music an almost spiritual feel, a soft and subtle charge that has brought admirations from jazz fans and the top artists in the industry.

Ticket Purchases: 
Donna Byrne is a jazz singer at the top of her game. – Maudslay Arts Center

Summer Concert Series: The Portermen 
Sunday 8/14, 4-6

Pack a picnic, or pick up a delicious meal from a local restaurant and music from talented artists. A great way to enjoy a summer evening. The Portermen are based in Newburyport, MA, and are a nine-member group, formed in 2015 among friends with a love of music and camaraderie.
Tickets are only $10 and can be purchased on the Custom House website.
Purchase Tickets: 
https://customhousemaritimemuseum.ticketspice.com/summer-concert-series

Newburyport Chamber Music Festival Concert #4 
Sunday 8/14, 4pm - 5:30pm 
St. Paul's Church - 166 High Street, Newburyport

Come watch an amazing performance! This is such a great show to watch! Make sure you get your tickets before they sell out! 
Advance: $35 Adults / $18 Students (21 & younger); Door: $40 / $20

Ticket Purchases:
https://www.newburyportchambermusic.org/events/2022-concert-4

Newburyport Choral Society(NCS) Summer Sing Along

Tuesday 8/16 7:30pm - 8:30pm 

For this event please bring proof of Covid vaccination and boosters, and wear a high-quality, well-fitting N95 or KF94 mask.
This event is sponsored by the Newburyport Choral Society, this year’s Summer Singwill include Antonio Vivaldi’s Gloria, as well as JohnRutter’s When Icicles Hang. The concert will also featureinvited vocal soloists, and Kirsten Helgeland will be their accompanist.  All are welcome to come andsing with us or simply listen. Sheet music will be provided for everyone to que in and to be able to have some fun! 

Plum Island Walking Tours
Sunday 8/21, 10-11

Plum Island Outdoors will conduct a walking tour of Plum Island, North Point, led by Bill Sargent.
The 60-minute walking tours, from Newburyport Plum Island Beach to the south jetty and back, rain or shine.
The Walk is $10.00. Payable at the start of the walk at the Newburyport Beach Parking Lot.

Tiptoe Through the Tombstones - Hosted by the Museum of Old Newbury
Sunday 8/21, 10-11:30
Museum of Old Newbury

Wander through Newburyport’s historic 1729 Old Hill Burying Ground with noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth, a 12th generation Newburyport native. Meet Revolutionary War heroes, captains and merchants of Old Newbury, and even a “cool, cool cat” in a stroll around this hilly graveyard. From some of the most ornate early tombstone decoration in New England to the mausoleums of Newburyport’s leading families, Old Hill Burying Ground looks down on the city from its perch above Bartlet Mall.
Get tickets at link below! 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tiptoe-through-the-tombstones-old-hill-burying-ground-tickets-354678481887

Summer Concert Series: Liz Frame & The Kickers
Sunday 8/21, 4-6 

Pack a picnic, or pick up a delicious meal from a local restaurant and music from talented artists. A great way to enjoy a summer evening. Liz Frame & The Kickers are a great show to watch! You won't want to miss it! 
Enjoy this all-original American roots music for only $10!
Purchase Tickets:
https://customhousemaritimemuseum.ticketspice.com/summer-concert-series

NAA Artist Exhibition: Rick Hamilton
Newburyport Art Association - 65 Water Street, Newburyport
Exhibit Dates: Wednesday 8/24 - Sunday 9/4
Artist Reception: Saturday 8/26 from 5-7 pm - all are welcome

Check back in for more information on this exhibit! 

NAA Group Exhibition: Band of Brushes & Newburyport Ten
Newburyport Art Association - 65 Water Street, Newburyport
Exhibit Dates: Wednesday 8/24 - Sunday 9/4
Artist Reception: Saturday 8/26 from 5-7 pm - all are welcome

Check back in for more information on this exhibit! 

Summer Concert Series: The Spain Brothers
Sunday 8/28, 4-6 

Pack a picnic, or pick up a delicious meal from a local restaurant and music from talented artists. A great way to enjoy a summer evening.
Mickey and Liam began performing as a duo in the early 1990s and soon garnered a following. Mickey’s rich baritone voice and Liam’s mastery of stringed instruments made them a very sought-after act and led to the recording of two CDs. Tickets are only $10!
Purchase Tickets:
https://customhousemaritimemuseum.ticketspice.com/summer-concert-series

Greater Newburyport Ovarian Cancer Association Lantern Festival
Sunday 9/4, 5:30 to 7:10 
Frog Pond at Bartlet Mall, Newburyport 

You can purchase lanterns for this awesome event at Greetings By Design in Market Square. Proceeds of this festival support Ovations for the Cure to help support local women who are currently undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer and to provide funding for ovarian cancer research, education and awareness. Join our community as they decorate, light and float lanterns at dusk. Bring a picnic, a blanket and a flashlight, enjoy live performances and decorate your lantern with a message. The event is free to attend- with a suggested donation of $10 per lantern.