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The Virginia Carten Gallery at the Abbot Public Library will feature paintings by Sarah Hitchcock Oct. 27. 235 Pleasant St., Marblehead. (781) 631-1481.

Autumn display features paintings and sculptures by Katie Legge, Zygmund Jankowski, Abe Rothstein, Vern Broe, Mark Sha Sha, Mimi Sammis, and Sarah Ward. Gallery hours: Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment.300 Main St., Hamilton. (978) 468-7446.

The Art Corner will exhibit "Art That Goes Bump in the Night" , Oct. 31. Halloween-inspired art by Charles Lang, Wendy Snow-Lang, Bob Eggleton, Marianne Plumridge, Kathleen Ward, and more. Gallery hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 264 Washington St., Salem.

Gallery will present watercolors by Marion Hall Oct. 31in the Arts Alive Gallery in the lobby of the Shaughnessy-Kaplan Rehabilitation Center. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Dove Avenue, Salem. (978) 825-8560.

The Beverly Farms Public Library will display "Living History of Women of Cape Ann" by Louisa F.V. Cleaves Oct. 28. Library hours are Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 24 Vine St., Beverly Farms. (978) 921-6066.

Photographs and digital prints of the Tarr and Wonson Copper Paint Factory by Judy Robinson-Cox on displayOct. 31. 61 Main St., Gloucester. (978) 281-1548.

Exhibiting "Massive Resurrected," a collection of three-dimensional pieces created from found objects by Marblehead artist Marshall Harris. Gallery hours: Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday, noon to 8 p.m. 24 Front St., Salem. (978) 741-7177.

Online gallery will feature "Myths, Mystery, and Ritual: A Portal into the Night," works inspired by All Hallow's Eve by 32 national artists; "Don Bergland: Between Heaven and Earth," spiritual digital images. Exhibits run Visit www.caladangallery.com.

Gallery at Church of St. Andrew features "The World Over my Handlebars," a photography exhibit by Marblehead's Jan McLanahan . Opening reception , Oct. 30, noon to 1:30 p.m. 135 Lafayette St., Marblehead. (781) 631-4951.

The Elise Mankes Studio will feature "Triptych," a Halloween exhibit with local and national artists in a variety of media . 11 Selman St., Marblehead. (781) 439-1540.

Featuring "Old and New Faces," a group show including paintings, sculpture and fine crafts, . Gallery hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 96 Washington St., Marblehead. (781) 631-1202.

Exhibit of works by Edward J. Herman Jr. and John P. Flynn. Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 20 Pleasant St., Gloucester. (978) 281-2008.

The Gallery at the Barrington Center for the Arts will feature "Sacra Conversazione," paintings by Tanja Butler and Tyrus Clutter, . Gallery hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 255 Grapevine Road, Wenham. (978) 867-4414.

Gallery at Grosvenor Park will exhibit "Like a Fish Out of Water," a collection of paintings and drawings by Philip M. Coleman . Gallery hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 7 Loring Hills Ave., Salem. (978) 741-5700.

Fool's Mansion will present a Halloween-themed art showOct. 31. Features works by local artists. Free; all welcome. Located in the Winter Street Architects Building, 209 Essex St., Salem.

Terror Fantasies will present a Halloween art show featuring paintings, prints and photography Oct. 31. Open daily. 209 Essex St., Salem. (978) 740-9595 or www.festivalofthedead.com.

The Ipswich Arts Cooperative will feature the third annual Art Show. Exhibit includes watercolors, oils, wood turnings, pottery, photography and jewelry. 59 South Main St., Ipswich. (978) 356-0239.

Glen Urquart School's Johnson Gallery features "All About the Square," black-and-white etchings by Lisa HouckOct. 28.Gallery hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 74 Hart St., Beverly Farms. (978) 927-1064.

The Kensington Stobart Gallery features "Celebrating Halloween," a collection by Salem artists including photography by Bill Kelley, Pop Surrealism by Charles Lang, posters by Wendy Snow-Lang, and other seasonal collectibles. Gallery hours: Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Square, Salem. (978) 825-0022.

The Manchester Cultural Council will present pastel drawings by McAlister Coleman at the Manchester Town Hall. 10 Central St., Manchester.

Gallery features photography by Lois Hertzler, Dave Katz, and Rob Martin; glass art by Donna Amero; jewelry by Kathy Bulchoska, Kate Webster, Louise Doty, and Ann Schlecht; watercolors, pastels, and oils by local artists. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. 121 Main St., Gloucester. (978) 283-3996.

"Cape Ann Artists of the Past," featuring original works by Gruppe, Pavlosky, and Hornby. Marine Arts Gallery, 135 Essex St., Salem (on the Peabody-Essex Museum campus). (978) 745-5000 or www.marineartsgallery.com.

Features extensive collection of jewelry, handbags, hats, clothing, and art. 67 Seaview Ave., Marblehead. (781) 639-3735.

Featuring works on paper by Joseph Solman, Louis Schanker, Daniel Robinson, Harry Gottlieb, Louis Harris, and Lucette White . Gallery hours: Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 20 Main St., Rockport. (978) 546-7620.

Gallery features images by digital artist Tom Philbrook, also features work by Dorothy Ramsey, Michael Stoffa, and Mary Douyard. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. 41 Main St., Rockport. (978) 546-7108.

The Montserrat College of Art will present "Calamitrees and Other Works" by Sally Heller ; "Oblique Perspectives" by Mary Bucci McCoy Oct. 27, Carol Schlosberg Alumni Gallery. Gallery hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. 23 Essex St., Beverly. (978) 921-4242, ext. 1319, or www.montserrat.edu.

The North Shore Art Association will feature "Exhibition III" and "Mini Paintings" Oct. 29. Hours are Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 11 Pirate's Lane, Gloucester. (978) 283-1857.

Features "Heart," oil paintings by Susan Otis and Giselle Rein of Hamilton. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Monday. 7 S. Main St., Ipswich. (978) 356-6088.

Redbrick Fine Crafts features woodlock printmaking work by Matt Brown and Sandy Wadlington Oct. 28.Gallery hours: Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 26 Market St., Ipswich. (978) 927-5615.

Gallery features "Watercolors of Water" by Ipswich artist Charles Shurcliff Nov. 1 Also features woven rugs and handbags by Claudia Mill. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. 4 Market St., Ipswich. (978) 356-1559.

The Rockport Art Association will present Cape Ann scenes by Eva Cincotta , Oct. 30, through Nov. 11, opening reception Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m.; solo exhibit by Dr. Henry KaplanOct. 27; watercolors by Mary RobbinsOct. 28; Fall Group Exhibition ; oils and acrylics by late Rockport artist Abe Rothstein. Gallery hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 12 Main St., Rockport. (978) 546-6604.

The Winfisky Gallery at Salem State College will present "Mostly Gray, with a Little Color," works by Stellmeyer and Stecher, . Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ellision Campus Center, Salem. (978) 542-6515.

Topsfield Library gallery will feature oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, and hand-carved objects Oct. 31. Library hours: Monday, Tuesdays and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. 49 Main St., Topsfield. (978) 887-3844.

Galleries feature well-known contemporary artists and deceased masters. Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Located at 4 Wonson St. and 18 Pleasant St., Gloucester. (978) 282-1504 or (978) 282-5426.

The Swampscott Arts Association will present an autumn show in Mercy Center, Marian Court College. Gallery hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. 35 Little's Point Road, Swampscott. (781) 595-6768.

The Weiler Photo Gallery will present "40 Years of Photographs" Oct. 31 featuring black and white photos by Joseph Flack Weiler of schooners, seascapes, and more. Gallery hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 77 Rocky Neck Ave., Gloucester. (978) 281-6443.

Downstairs gallery features New England woodcuts by Sandy Waddlington; upstairs gallery features "Fun Penguins" by Ellen Meuwese. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 19 Mt. Pleasant St., Rockport. (978) 546-8116.

The North Shore Arts Association will present an art sale featuring the works of workshop participants and instructors Oct. 29, 10 a.m. Reception will follow at 2 p.m. 11 Pirates Lane, Gloucester. (978) 283-1857.

The Friends of the Abbot Public Library will hold a book sale , Oct. 29, through Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 235 Pleasant St., Marblehead. (781) 631-1481.

The Peabody Institute Library will present Babies and Books on, 10 to 10:30 a.m. for children up to 2; Toddler Drop-In Tuesdays, 10 to 10:45 a.m. for ages 2 to 4: Story Connection 3:30 to 4:15 for ages 6 to 7; Preschool Time 10 to 10:45 a.m. for ages 4 to 5; Cocoa Hour 4 to 5 p.m. for ages 8 to 11; Pajama Story Time 7 to 8 p.m. for all ages. 82 Main St., Peabody. (978) 531-0100.

Fired to Perfection will present a children's story time featuring The Little Green Witch , Oct. 27, 10:30 a.m., Northshore Mall. Children will also paint a pumpkin dish. Cost $10. Route 114, Peabody. (978) 538-0800.

The Wenham Museum will present Musical Families , Oct. 27. Includes lessons about instruments, stories, and music. Ages 3 to 6, adults welcome. $15 per class, $10 members. 132 Main St., Wenham. (978) 468-2377.

Finagle a Bagel will host a children's music series with Ed Morgan's "The Children's Garden" ons, 3 to 4 p.m. Free. 800 Cummings Center, Beverly. (978) 232-1233.

North Shore Children's Museum offers play group for adoptive families and grandparents on the second Thursday of each month. Free with admission to museum. 209R Essex St., Salem. www.nschildrensmuseum.org.

Abbot Public Library will present "Toddler Time" through November, 10:15 a.m. Open to children age 18 months to 2 years; "Storytime Stars" through November, 10:15 a.m. Open to children age 3 to 5. Includes storytime, crafts, songs, and finger plays. Registration required. 235 Pleasant St., Marblehead. (781) 631-1481.

Story time with books by Marc Brown , Oct. 28, 7 p.m.; Halloween stories and costume contest , Oct. 31, 10 a.m. Includes costume contest and treats. Barnes and Noble, 395 Washington St., Peabody. (978) 573-3261.

The Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary will present Late Autumn Terrific Toddlers through Nov. 17, 9:30 to 10:45 p.m. Children will learn about animals and plants of autumn. Cost $8 adults, $6 children (member discounts apply), registration required. 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. (978) 887-9264.

Restaurant and nightclub featuresLiquid Mint , Oct. 28; Starr Faithful , Oct. 29. Brunch every with John Corcoran and Co. and kids' characters, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., followed by Black Light Band at night; Bobby V. Karaoke every; and Lisa Love Experience Band hosts a Battle of the Bands every ; DJ Dance Party with Greesome every . 29 Bridge St., Salem. (978) 745-8881.

Restaurant features live entertainment with Groove Therapy , Oct. 27; the Mike O'Connell Band , Oct. 28; the 12:01 Blues Band , Oct. 29. Music starts at 9:30 p.m., no cover. 2 Main St., Gloucester. (978) 282-1919.

Cafe Italia Trattoria will feature live swing and jazz with the Al Vega trio 8:30 p.m. to midnight. 10 School St., Marblehead. (781) 631-5700.

Bar and grill will present the Catalinas , Oct. 27; Surf Night with the East Coast Tremors and SPF4 , Oct. 28; the McGunks and the Dimwits , Oct. 29; Sweetfist , Oct. 30; Halloween Costume Party with Pop Shoppe , Oct. 31. Beverly Hillbillies Open Jam , Fats Hammond . 7 Dodge St., Salem. (978) 745-0139.

Mexican restaurant features live music with Resonance beginning at 9:30 p.m. 155 Washington St., Salem. (978) 740-4669.

Bar and grill features live music with the Austin Torpedoes , Oct. 28; Scaredy Cats , Oct. 29. 43 Church St., Salem. (978) 745-7665.

Pub will feature live Irish music with The Stormy Winds Band 6 to 9 p.m. 126 Washington St., Salem. (978) 740-8811.

Cafe features open mike night with Jon Waterman , 7 p.m. for musicians, poets and singers. 294 Cabot St., Beverly.

Restaurant features live music with Daisy Nell and Capt. Stan , 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Route 133, Essex and Gloucester line. (978) 768-7210.

Restaurant and bar presents Taboot , Oct. 28; Groove Therapy , Oct. 29; the Jeff Larson Band , Oct. 30. Also features Dave Sag's Blues party , Open Jam Mondays, Trivia Night , and Open Mike with Fly Amero . 40 Railroad Ave., Gloucester. (978) 283-9732.

Restaurant features live music with Jack Lee and Divercity , Oct. 27; King of Clubs , Oct. 28; Acme Band , Oct. 29; Halloween costume party , Oct. 30; Matthew Stubbs Band , Oct. 31. 231 Essex St., Salem. (978) 745-2411.

Restaurant and lounge will feature live swing and jazz with the Al Vega Trio 8 to 11:30 p.m.94 Lafayette St., Salem. (978) 741-0004.

Restaurant and martini bar will feature open mike salon . 65 Main St., Gloucester. (978) 281-0017.

The Salem Contra Dance will present line-style country and folk dancing the first of every month, 8 p.m., Tabernacle Congregational Church. Features live music with the Salem Country Orchestra. Cost $8, $6 students/seniors, $20 family. 50 Washington St., Salem. (978) 745-9391.

The Knights of Columbus Hall host country dancing night. Dance lessons from 7 to 8 p.m. followed by dancing. Admission $5. 96 Main St., Peabody. (978) 532-1660.

The Danvers Art Association will host traditional Irish set dance seisuns through Nov. 3, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Williams School. Cost $5. Includes lessons and dancing, all levels welcome. 105 Elliot St., Danvers. (978) 774-6630.

Artist Row will feature Tea Tasting and Learning Session , Oct. 28, 2 to 4 p.m.; drumming performance by Mamadou, Oct. 29 and 30, 5 p.m. Salem Marketplace will be open Thursday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., . Local artists and craftspeople offer music, demonstrations, and sales. Free; all welcome. Downtown (between Derby and Front streets), Salem. (978) 745-9595, ext. 311.

The Greenhouse Fall Festival will feature crafts, food, auction, kids activities and more Oct. 29 and 30, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 145 Loring Ave., Salem.

. The Mount Burnet Harvest Fair will be , Oct. 29, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Danvers Masonic Building. Includes silent auction, vendors, food and more. Photos with Wally the Green Monster, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 30 High St., Danvers.

The Victorian Tea Room will present a psychic fair , Oct. 29, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Swampscott Church of Spiritualism. Includes readings with psychics, mediums, and card readers. Refreshments served. Reservations required. 59 Burrill St., Swampscott. (781) 595-6972.

"Ghost Stories of New England," a local production of film, photos, and discussion, will be presented Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 161 Essex St., Salem. Admission $5. Call Dan Tremblay at (978) 777-2711.

Danvers Art Association will present Sci-Fi Movie Classics and , 7:30 p.m. by reservation. Donation $5. Williams School, Danvers Art Association, 105 Elliott St., Danvers. Call Dan Tremblay at (978) 777-2711.

The Hawthorne Hotel will host Hawthorne's Medieval Madness costume ball , Oct. 29, 8 p.m. to midnight. Features live entertainment with Hush, costume contest, and more. Tickets $85. 18 Washington Square West, Salem. (978) 744-4080.

The me and thee coffeehouse will present scary storytelling with Tony Toledo, Elisa Pearmain, and Tom McCabe , Oct. 28, 8:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church. Tickets $10. 28 Mugford St., Marblehead. (781) 631-8987.

dmission. 26 Oxford St., Cambridge. (617) 495-3045 or www.hmnh.harvard.edu.

. The Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary will present Halloween Happenings for families , Oct. 28 and 29, 6:15 to 9 p.m. Nonscary guided walk through the forest with Halloween stories. Costumes welcome. Also features games and refreshments. Tours leave every 15 minutes. Cost $9, $8 members. Registration required. 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. (978) 887-9264.

The Wenham Museum will present a Halloween Party for preschoolers, Oct. 28, 10 to 11:15 a.m. Includes songs, games, and trick-or-treating. Costumes encouraged. Cost $12. One adult free with child. 132 Main St., Wenham. (978) 468-2377.

Pastimes Interactive will present "Castle of the Damned"Oct. 28 and 29, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., Hammond Castle. Haunted house attraction featuring guided tour of medieval-style castle. Admission $10, $8 students/seniors, $5 children. 80 Hesperus Ave., Gloucester. (781) 853-0583.

Wolf Hollow will present Howl Night 6 , Oct. 29, 6 p.m. Features costume contest for children, games, refreshments, and wolf presentation. Admission $8, under 3 free. Reservations required. 114 Essex Road, Ipswich. (978) 356-0216 or www.wolfhollowipswich.org.

The Elise Mankes Studio will hold a pumpkin carving workshop Oct. 30, noon to 2 p.m. Pumpkins available for first 10 people to register. Prizes for all, followed by jack-o-lantern lighting on Halloween night. 11 Selman St., Marblehead. (781) 439-1540.

. The Salem Theatre Company and the National Park Service Salem Maritime Historic Site will present "Chilling Tales", Oct. 28 through 31. Shows run every 10 minutes starting at 5:30 p.m. aboard the Friendship. Tickets $10, $5 children under 14. Derby Wharf, Salem. (978) 790-8546.

. The Witch House will present "Haunted City" Oct. 28 and 29, 6 to 10 p.m. Walks through Salem with stops at three historic homes for scary stories. Admission $10, $5 for children. $2 surcharge for tickets purchased at the door. 310 Essex St., Salem. (978) 744-8815.

Castle Hill will host "Royal Barry Wills and the Colonial Revival," an architecture lecture by Richard Guy Wilson, , Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m. Cost $20, $15 members. Argilla Road, Ipswich. (978) 356-4351.

. The Broudo Lecture Series will present "The Impact of European Influence" , Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m., Art Center Lecture Hall, Endicott College. Professor J. David Broudo will discuss European artists who brought modern art to America. Free, all welcome. 376 Hale St., Beverly.

. Pamela Fox, author of "North Shore Boston: Country Houses of Essex County, 1865-1930," will present a slide presentation , Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m., Swampscott Public Library. Free; all welcome. 61 Burrill St., Swampscott. (781) 596-8867.

The Abbot Public Library will present "Russia under Putin and the Transition to Post-Soviet Reality" with Professor Larry Davis , Nov. 2, 7 to 8:30 p.m. 235 Pleasant St., Marblehead. (781) 631-1481.

Guided tours of rotating exhibits in 18th-century period rooms of the 1781 John Cabot house. Featured exhibit "Beverly and the American Revolution." Includes gift shop and research library. Admission $5 adults, $4 seniors/students, younger than 6 free. Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Wednesday, 1 to 9 p.m., 117 Cabot St., Beverly. (978) 922-1186 or www.beverlyhistory.org.

Features "John Coggeshall and the Coggeshall Camp Centennial," a collection of photographs, letters, and camp ephemera through January; "Brush and Palette," Cape Ann paintings by Mayo Sogman through January; "Visual Poetry," a collection of Cape Ann photographs by Lynn Swigart spanning the last 30 years; largest collection of paintings and drawings by Fitz Hugh Lane, furniture and decorative arts, and photos of fishing and granite industries. 18th-century Federal-style home Capt. Elias Davis on-site. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $6.50 general, $6 seniors, $4.50 students and younger than 6 free. 27 Pleasant St., Gloucester. (978) 283-0455.

Site includes the House of the Seven Gables (Turner-Ingersoll Mansion) that inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel, his birthplace and other historic houses, Colonial Revival gardens designed in 1909 and costumed interpreters retelling the stories of the mansion's families. Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 54 Turner St., Salem. $11; $10 seniors; children age 5 to 12, $7.25. (978) 744-0991.

Guided tours of the Ipswich Historical Society's museums include 1677 Whipple House and 1800 Heard House, both featuring original architecture, period furnishings, toys, and textiles. Combined admission $7 adults, $3 children ages 6 to 12. Hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. 54 South Main St., Route 1A, Ipswich. (978) 356-2811.

The Marblehead Museum and Historical Society will present "Treasures from the Marblehead Museum Collection" through March 31, 2006. Features 18th- and 19th-century furniture and decorative art. Gallery hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 170 Washington St., Marblehead. (781) 631-1768.

"Taj Mahal: the Building of a Legend" through July 23, 2006; "Owls in Art and Nature"through Nov. 5, 2006; "Carved By Nature: Untamed Traditions in Chinese Decorative Art," through Aug. 13, 2006. "Air Lines: Photographs by Alex MacLean" on display through April 23, 2006. Ongoing exhibits include "Exposing the Source: The Paintings of Nalini Malani," "All My Life: Contemporary Works by Native American Artists." Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $13 adults, $11 seniors, $9 students and children 16 and younger and Salem residents, free. (866) 745-1876 or www.pem.org.

National Historic Site operated by the National Park Service. Free 18-minute film on the Golden Age of Salem, "To the Farthest Port of the Rich East," every 30 minutes. U.S. park rangers lead tours of the 1819 Custom House, the 1762 Derby House and the 1672 Narbonne House, and the Friendship, a full-size replica of a 1797 merchant vessel. 193 Derby St., Salem. Tours $5 adults; $3 children and seniors. (978) 740-1660.

Self-guided tour based on witch trials of 1692 and Salem maritime history with activity area where visitors create souvenirs. Salem Wax Museum of Witches & Seafarers, 288 Derby St., Salem. (978) 740-2929.

Dramatic look at Witch Trial of 1692 with lighting and narration. "Witches Evolving Perceptions" examines evolution of word "witch" from pagan times to present. Open daily. Washington Square, on Salem Common, Salem. (978) 744-1692.

Tour developed by Salem's witch community talks about origins of real witchcraft to modern-day practices and beliefs. 282 Derby St. (rear), Salem. (978) 740-9229.

The 1782 home was built for writer and education advocate Judith Sargent Murray. Furnished with a collection of New England antiques, decorative arts and original artworks by portrait painter John Singer Sargent. Guided tours Friday to Monday, noon to 4 p.m., 49 Middle St., Gloucester. $5, $4 seniors. (978) 281-2432.

The Spellbound Museum features authentic supernatural curios and oddities from around the world. Open daily at 10 a.m. 190 Essex St., Salem. (978) 745-0138.

The Stephen Phillips house, a Federal-style mansion, includes furnishings of five generations and antique automobiles and carriages. Also features the Phillips' Oceanic Collection of artifacts from the Pacific islands. Tours every half-hour. Open, Oct. 31. Free admission; donations appreciated. Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 34 Chestnut St., Salem. (978) 744-0440 or www.phillipsmuseum.org.

The Witch House will be open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Only remaining period building with direct ties to the tragic events of 1692. Admission $7 adults, $6 seniors, $4 children 6 to 14, and younger than 6 free ($1 discount for Salem residents and AAA members). 310 Essex St., Salem. (978) 744-8815.

The Boston Saxophone Quartet will perform Friday, Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m., Topsfield Town Library. Free, all welcome. 1 South Common St., Topsfield.

Higgins Middle School will host a concert with Boston University's Dear Abbeys and the Peabody Veterans Memorial High School choir Saturday, Oct. 29, 8 p.m. Admission $10, $5 students. 1 King Street Ext., Peabody.

Poet June Beisch will read from her volume of poems, "Fatherless Woman," Thursday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m., Salem Athenaeum. Free, all welcome. 337 Essex. St., Salem. (978) 744-7536.

The Peabody Institute Library will present a reading with Victoria Laurie, author of "A Psychic Eye" mystery series, Thursday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m. 82 Main St., Peabody. (978) 774-0554.

The North Shore Arts Association will present a workshop with pastel artist Frank Federico Thursday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m. Federico will offer comments on in-progress works. 11 Pirates Lane, Gloucester. (978) 283-1857.

Gordon College will present "Cry Innocent: The People Versus Bridget Bishop," an interactive theatrical re-enactment, through Monday, Oct. 31, Old Town Hall. Shows Tuesdays 10 and 11 a.m., 1 p.m.; Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets $8 adults, $7 students/seniors. Showtimes listed at box office. 32 Derby Square, Salem. (978) 867-4747 or e-mail historyalive@gordon.edu.

The North Shore Music Theatre will present "The Full Monty" Tuesday, Nov. 1 through Nov. 20. Shows run Tuesdays through Sundays. Tickets $35 to $68. 62 Dunham Road, Beverly. (978) 232-7200 or www.nsmt.org.

The Students' Work Theatre Project will present 11 original 10-minute plays Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28 and 29, 7 p.m., and Monday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m., Callan Studio Theatre, Salem State College. Free, all welcome. Lafayette Street, Salem. (978) 542-6290.

Theater will present "A Parenting Story" Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28 and 29, 8 p.m., Blackburn Building. One-act comedy by Bill Campbell about his role as a father. Tickets $15. 1 Washington St., Gloucester. (978) 281-0680.

Harbor Sweets will present chocolate factory tours Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. through December. Reservations required for groups of 10 or more. 85 Leavitt St., Salem. (800) 234-4860.

The Crane Estate will offer Great House Tours Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon, through Friday, Oct. 28. Cost $10 adults, $8 children and seniors. Presented by The Trustees of Reservations. Argilla Road, Ipswich. (978) 356-4351.

Walking tours around historic Salem with a costumed guide presented by Haunted Footsteps every evening through Monday, Oct. 31. Various tours begin at 2, 4, and 8 p.m. Tickets range from $6 to $12.50. Salem Historical Tours, 8 Central St. (978) 745-0666.

The Marblehead Museum and Historical Society will present "Old Burial Hill Walking Tours" with historian Bette Hunt Saturday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. to noon. Cost $15 (member discounts apply). Meet at Old Burial Hill, Orne Street, Marblehead. (781) 631-1768.

The Essex County Greenbelt Association will present a nature walk around the Wingaersheek Beach area Sunday, Oct. 30, 1 p.m. Castleview Drive, Gloucester. ((78) 768-7241 or www.ecga.org.

Essex River Cruises and Charters offers daily tours of salt marshes, historic shipyard sites and estates along the Essex River through Monday, Oct. 31. Saturday and Sunday mornings features Continental Riverbrunch Cruises. Regular tickets $21 adults, $18 seniors, $10 children. 35 Dodge St., Essex. For reservations, call (978) 768-6981.

Salem Historical Tours will present the following daily walking tours: "Cemetery 101: Grave Matters" 2 p.m., "Salem Witchcraft Walk" 4 p.m., and "Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour" 8 p.m. All tours depart from 8 Central St., Salem. (978) 745-0666.

Ninety-minute historical and architectural walking tours through Monday, Oct. 31. "Mansions and Mariners" (meet at Visitor Center, New Liberty Street, Salem) and "Midtown and McIntire" (meet next to Rockafella's, Washington and Essex streets, Salem). Both offered Tuesdays, Fridays, and some Saturdays. Admission $10 adults, $8 students. (978) 741-1154.

Guided walk through Chebacco Woods held by Chebacco Woods Management Committee third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m., weather-permitting, year-round. Meet at main trail entrance, Chebacco Road, off Essex Street, Hamilton. (978) 468-7715 or (978) 468-3451.

Salem Trolley tours visits 12 sites, highlighting the city's witch history daily through Monday, Oct. 31. Tours leave hourly between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Passes are $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $3 for children ages six to 14, and free for children five and younger. Tours depart from the Visitor Center, 2 New Liberty St., Salem. (978)744-5469 or www.salemtrolley.com.

Local Colors Gallery will host a 15th anniversary reception Saturday, Oct. 29, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Features a variety of media by 17 local artists on display. Refreshments served. All welcome. 121 Main St., Gloucester. (978) 283-3996.

The Dunn Planetarium will present "The Halloween-Stonehenge Connection" planetarium show Fridays through Nov. 4, 7 p.m., Danvers High School. Includes music, science, and stories. Tickets $2.50, on sale at 6:45. 64 Cabot St., Danvers. (978) 774-1801.

Le Grand David and his Spectacular Magic Company will hold a show every Sunday through December, 3 p.m. at the Cabot Street Cinema Theatre. Tickets $18 adults, $12 children 11 and under. 286 Cabot St., Beverly. (978) 927-3677 or www.legranddavid.com.

. Acts of Memory Lectures at Endicott College will present "The View from Hiroshima 60 Years Later" Thursday, Nov. 3, 6 p.m., Conservatory of Tupper Hall. Speakers will be Monica Andrews and Mina Takata. Free, all welcome. 376 Hale St., Beverly. (978) 232-2292.

The Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center will present a slide lecture with William Sargent Thursday, Nov. 3, 7 p.m. Topic will be "The Year of the Crab: Animals and Modern Medicine." Free, all welcome. Refreshments served. 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester. (978) 281-0470.

The Bank of America Celebrity Series will present the Limon Dance Company Saturday, Oct. 29, 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 30, 3 p.m., Tsai Performance Center. Tickets $30. 685 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. (617) 482-6661.

The Museum of Fine Arts will present "Black and White Through the Night," a college night featuring photography, short films, and refreshments Thursday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m. College students free with ID. 465 Huntington Ave., Boston. www.mfa.org.

Broadway in Boston will present "Tuesdays with Morrie" through Sunday, Oct. 30. Tickets $27.50 to $72.50; "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" Tuesday, Nov. 1 through 13. Tickets 432.50 to $87.50. 106 Boylston St., Boston. (617) 931-2787.

. The Boston Jewish Film Festival will take place , Nov. 2, through Nov. 13 at various locations throughout Boston. Features screenings and appearances by directors and actors. For schedule, visit www.bjff.org/festival.

The Museum of Fine Arts will feature "Things I Love: The Many Collections of William I. Koch" ; the photographs of Ansel Adams . Museum hours are Saturday through Monday, 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. Admission $15. 465 Huntington Ave., Boston. (617) 267-9300 or www.mfa.org.

The Bayside Expo Center will host Hallowscream Park Oct. 27 through 30. Times: weekdays, 6 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 10 p.m. Includes jack-o-lantern festival, haunted houses, and monster museum. Tickets $24.50, $18.50, children 4 to 12, children 3 and under free. 200 Mount Vernon St., Boston. (617) 474-6000, ext. 7121.

Features haunted house, graveyard, hayrides, and more , Oct. 28 and 29, 7 to 10 p.m. and Oct. 307 to 9 p.m. Admission $7 to $11, $4 kids; $5 for the hayride, $2 for the Fun House. 253 Livingson St., Tewksbury. (978) 640-4460 or www.livingstonterror.com.

Broadway in Boston will present "700 Sundays" with Billy Crystal through Saturday, Oct. 29. Showtimes are Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 p.m. (Thursday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m.), Friday, 8 p.m., Saturday, 3 and 8 p.m. Tickets $32.50 to $90. 106 Boylston St., Boston. (617) 931-2787.

The Tsongas Arena will present Audioslave live in concert Monday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m. Tickets $40.50. Includes performance by Seether. 300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Lowell. (978) 848-6900 or www.paultsongasarena.com.

The Wang Theatre will present a concert with Australian group The Ten Tenors Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28 and 29, 8 p.m. Tickets $22 to $52. 270 Tremont St., Boston. (800) 447-7400 or www.wangcenter.org.

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