Saturday, January 23rd at 10:30 a.m.  A free event at the Bartlet Mall.  Enjoy Open Skating, Sledding & Snowboarding; Horse Drawn Hay Rides; Kids Activities; Skate Races & Winter Games.  Free Hot Chocolate, Coffe & Cookies will be available.  Music will be provided by WNBP.   nportparkscommission@yahoo.com or 978-463-3545 for more information.

On February 26th Livingston Taylor will appear at Tupelo Music Hall in Salisbury.  4 Oceanfront North, Salisbury 978-462-5888 for more information or visit them @ www.tupelohallssalisbury.com for a full list of all shows through January and February.

Upcoming January Shows: 

January 2 / Warren Miller Ski Film:  Dynasty

January 9 / Artist’s Reception:   Sandy Farrier

January 16 / Tanglewood Marionettes:  Dragon King

January 22-24 & 29-30 / New Works Festival

The Firehouse Center for the Arts ~ Market Square ~ Newburyport ~ 978-462-7336 www.firehouse.org

Tea Noir Champagne Bar - Opening Spring 2010!   For everyday sparkle…Tucked within the lobby of the Garrison Inn lies TEA NOIR, an intimate and unique neighborhood lounge where both the atmosphere and menu are infused with rich flavor.  Tea Noir’s ambiance creates the perfect hideway for fireside conversations and intimate meetings to enjoy an afternoon of high tea or a luxurious rendezvous for champagene and hors d’oeuvres.  Indulge yourself with their cafefully crafted but light menu, designed to perfectly compliment a glamourous afternoon.   11 Brown Square, Newburyport 978-499-8500 www.garrison inn.com