Experience
Family Friendly Arts Events this June!
Deirdre Girard
June 10, 2022
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THE GREAT NITWITTY MYSTERY AT THE FIREHOUSE!
Intro
This June, take in 5 events for the whole family and explore arts classes for the kids. It's the perfect way to celebrate the return of the arts to Newburyport and support your local arts organizations that are still struggling to recover from the impact of Covid.
Jack Neary's
The Great Nitwitty Mystery
Boston's greatest comedic playwright brings a family friendly play that everyone will love to Newburyport. Says Acting Out Owner Deirdre Budzyna:
"We all need to just relax, have fun and celebrate the return of theater. Jack's plays are always wildly popular and this is his best yet."
Where: The Firehouse Center for the Arts
When: June 2-4
Brought to you by: Acting Out Productions and The Actors Studio of Newburyport
https://www.firehouse.org/event/acting-out-the-great-nitwitty-mystery/2022-06-02/
Stories in the Garden
FREE
Gather at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge! We'll read lots of books geared toward kids ages 0-5, after which patrons are invited to do a craft and take a self-guided walk to see the animals at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm. This story time takes place the second Wednesday of the month in June, July & August. You do not need to be a resident of Newburyport or a library card holder to participate.
Where: The Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
When: June 8
Brought to you by: The Newburyport Public Library
https://newburyportpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/stories-in-the-garden-offsite-3/
Tween Reads
FREE
Tween Reads is a library book group just for middle schoolers who are in grades 5-8! We will meet the second Thursday of every month from 3:30-4:30pm in the Children's Activity Room. This month we're reading The Witch Boy Novel by Molly Ostertag. No registration required. All tweens are welcome.
Where: The Program Room, Newburyport Public Library
When: June 9
Brought to you by: The Newburyport Public Library
https://newburyportpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tween-reads-8/
Seussical the Musical
FREE for Members, $5 suggested donation
Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Best of all you can bring a picnic and enjoy it outside!
Where: Heritage Park, Amesbury
When: June 17- July 24
Brought to you by: The Firehouse Center for the Arts
https://www.firehouse.org/event/seussical-the-musical/2022-06-17/
Family Film: Dog (PG 13)
FREE
Join us for our Movie Matinees on Wednesday afternoons featuring theater like screen and sound. This week we will be screening "Dog" (PG-13) starring Channing Tatum, Jane Adams, and Kevin Nash at 2:30 pm. Run time 1 hour 41 minutes. Two former Army Rangers are paired against their will on the road trip of a lifetime. Jackson Briggs and his dog Lulu (a Belgian Malinois) race down the Pacific Coast to get to a fellow soldier's funeral on time.
Where: Program Room, Newburyport Public Library
When: June 22
Brought to you by: The Newburyport Public Library
https://newburyportpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/movie-matinee-tbd-46/
Newburyport Arts Collective Member Classes for the Kids!
Ages 2-4: Newburyport Youth Services brings you Parent/Tot Tunes, Starting June 28.
https://newburyportma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30110
Ages 4-6: Newburyport Youth Services brings you Mini Music and Rhythm, Starting June 28.
https://newburyportma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30110
Ages 7-10: Tinkerhaus brings you Castle Creators, Starting June 20.
Start with an unfinished wooden play castle and turn it into a personalized original. Learn to make miniature furnishings, paint finishes, rugs and textiles. Imaginations will soar in this class taught by the very popular Erin Cotton, art teacher and yoga instructor.
https://www.tinkerhaus.org/events
SEE SEUSSICAL OUTDOORS!
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