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Conversations With My Garden: My Japanese Maple

A woman's reflective conversations with various residents of her garden. This time, her decades-old Japanese maple tree.

Zoe A.Aug 12, 2026

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The 2026 Yankee Homecoming Theme, ‘Home Sweet Home,’ Embodies It’s Spirit

The first time my parents let me go downtown with my friends during the Yankee Homecoming Sidewalk Sales, I felt like I’d been handed the keys to Newburyport.

Carole AppletonJul 28, 2026

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‘Music on the Mall’ Brings Community-Focused Fun to the Bartlet Mall This Summer

Every Thursday from 4 to 6 PM, the Bartlet Mall becomes a small civic stage. It is free, open to anyone who wanders by, and shaped by the simple idea that public spaces are meant to be used, enjoyed, shared and filled with life.

Walt ThompsonJul 25, 2026

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Live Music

Live Music with Lee Biddle

Join us Thursday, August 20 for live music performed by Lee Biddle from 6pm to 9pm. Lee Biddle is an acoustic soloist. Follow him on Instagram at @leebiddlemusic

Newburyport Art presents Chasing Light: an En Plein Air Show

Newburyport Art (NAA) is pleased to announce Chasing the Light: an exhibit by The Newburyport Ten & Band of Brushes, on view from Thursday, July 30 - Saturday, August 22, 2026. These two groups exhibit annually in the Hills Gallery as part of the art gallery's Featured Interest Groups.

August 22, 2026

11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Newburyport Art Association

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Music on the Promenade

Presented by the Custom House Maritime Museum, and in partnership with the Firehouse Center for the Arts, this free, summer music series on the museum's lawn begins July 5th and continues every Sunday through September 6. Local musician John Tavano has assembled an outstanding lineup of musicians performing a wide range of genres, from "Songs of the Sea" and Latin jazz to steel drums and contemporary favorites. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy music on the back lawn of the museum, just steps from the Merrimack River.

August 30, 2026

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Custom House Maritime Museum

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