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Swampscott Garden Music Gathering Continues to Cultivate Connections
Music, gardens, art, and community will come together on Sunday, July 5, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Linscott Park for the Swampscott Garden Music Gathering—a free afternoon overlooking the ocean celebrating creativity, nature, and neighborly connections.&nbsp;
The festivities begin at 1:00 p.m. with a lively community drum circle led by Philip Alexander, who will provide a variety of drums and percussion instruments for everyone to enjoy. No experience is necessary—participants of all ages are invited to join in and make music together.
At 2:00 p.m., Tom Reid, Paul Todisco, and Wendy Linkin of The Boomerangs will perform favorite hits from the 1960s and 1970s. Then, at 2:30 p.m., Mike Brison and Philip Alexander will perform a mix of classic favorites. Local musicians are encouraged to bring an instrument, play a tune, or simply join the fun. The newest addition is Susan Sampson, visiting all the way from Santa Cruz, CA.
In between sets, Grab the Bagel, a non-profit social enterprise, will be donating Assorted Bagel Bites with Cream Cheese and lemonade for guests, along with bagel sandwiches for each musician. Owner, Dave Aldrich, believes in “random acts of bagels.”&nbsp; All proceeds of Grab the Bagel fund local causes — from Make-A-Wish projects for sick children in Marblehead to donations for the Marblehead Counseling Center, police and fire stations, and the Temple Emanu-El’s Taste of the North Shore.
Claire Donnelly, a talented local artist who experiments with watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, spray paint, wood, and clay, is always pushing the boundaries. Claire will lead a collaborative community mural, inviting everyone to add their own creative touch.
Gardeners are invited to participate in an optional Surprise Garden Swap. Bring a small tote bag containing a garden treasure—perhaps a plant, cutting, flowers, herbs, berries, or vegetables—and exchange it for another surprise from a fellow gardener.
Guests are also invited to sketch, write, or simply relax and enjoy the beautiful setting. A limited number of complimentary sketch pads, small journals, and pencils will be available while supplies last.
Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket, your favorite musical instrument, a sketchbook, or simply yourself. Whether you'd like to sing along, create art, chat with neighbors, or enjoy a peaceful summer afternoon by the ocean, everyone is welcome.
The Garden Music Gathering is a new chapter inspired by the beloved Swampscott Garden Art Walk, originally founded by ReachArts. Over the years, the Garden Art Walk welcomed visitors into private gardens throughout town and sparked countless friendships among gardeners, artists, musicians, and neighbors.
While this year's event does not include the traditional garden stroll, it continues the Garden Art Walk's spirit of bringing people together. The goal is simple: reconnect old friends, welcome new ones, and continue cultivating the friendships and community connections that have grown through Swampscott's gardening, music, and arts community.
Come relax, reconnect, create, and celebrate a summer afternoon where music, gardens, and friendship continue to bloom.

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Bring your beach blankets and folding chairs to enjoy live orchestra&nbsp;music on Derby Wharf at the Salem Maritime National Historical Park for a&nbsp;grand celebration of our nation’s 250th Independence Day. Featuring&nbsp;live music, family fun, and fireworks launched over Salem Harbor, this&nbsp;is a quintessential celebration of the 4th of July. <a href="https://www.salemma.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/118" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Check back here for more information.</a>

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Bring your beach blankets and 
folding chairs to enjoy live orchestra&nbsp;music on Derby Wharf at the Salem
 Maritime National Historical Park for a&nbsp;grand celebration of our 
nation’s 250th Independence Day. 
Featuring&nbsp;live music, family fun, and fireworks launched over Salem 
Harbor, this&nbsp;is a quintessential celebration of the 4th of July. 
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<h3>Marblehead Fireworks &amp; Harbor Illumination</h3>
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<li>9:00 PM — Fireworks</li>
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As you look forward to celebrating a wonderful Independence Day 2026 
with your families &amp; friends and enjoying the beauty of the “Ring of
 Fire” created by our harbor illumination, we ask you to please remember
 that this event is only possible because the Marblehead Fireworks 
Committee is an all-volunteer organization, and the fireworks display is
 100% privately funded via donations. 
Riverhead Beach is at the far end of the harbor.However, it is a&nbsp;straight shot down harbor to see the fireworks. You will be able to see&nbsp;both sides of the Harbor Illumination from here.Fort Sewall will be one of the very best locations to see the Fireworks&nbsp;and Illumination of the Harbor. It is sure to become very crowded and it&nbsp;is suggested that you plan to arrive as early as possible to get a good&nbsp;spot.Fort Beach (Flat Rock Beach to the locals) is another great location to&nbsp;see the Fireworks and Illumination of the Harbor. However, due to it&nbsp;being such a great vantage point, it will become very crowded. It is&nbsp;suggested that you plan to arrive as early as possible to get a good&nbsp;spot.Crocker Park offers splendid panoramas of the entire harbor. Crocker&nbsp;Park is where we "Count Down The Fireworks". Plenty of benches, grassy&nbsp;areas, and of course, rocks.Chandler Hovey Park is one of the best vantage points to see the&nbsp;Fireworks and Illumination of the Harbor. However, due to its great&nbsp;popularity, it will become very crowded and it is suggested that you&nbsp;plan to arrive as early as possible.













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<a href="https://farmsprides4th.com/fireworks-6/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">From the Beverly Farms Prides Committee:</a>The Beverly Farms Prides 4th of July Fireworks will be held on July 4, 2026, at 9 p.m.&nbsp;This is a private event with wristbands sold. Wristbands are $25 each, with children 6 and under free. Only West Beach Sticker holders may enter the beach prior to 5 p.m. After 5, non-sticker holders with wristbands will be allowed on the beach.NO Alcoholic Beverages and NO Glass&nbsp;Containers will be allowed on West Beach during the day of the&nbsp;fireworks. All coolers and containers must be removed from the&nbsp;Beach by 7 p.m. on that day. No fireworks, firecrackers,&nbsp;or sparklers will be allowed.Certain sections of the Farms will be closed to vehicular traffic by 7 p.m. on the night of the fireworks.




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Crushville Presents Stevie Wonder vs Earth Wind &amp; Fire: Hits, deep cuts, mashups, and more from two of the greatest musical catalogs of all time.
Rather than employing a note-for-note copycat formula, Crushville’s 10-piece band takes the listener beyond the original Stevie Wonder and Earth, Wind &amp; Fire recordings on a far more expressive, dynamic, and exciting journey. Every show is unique, with spellbinding solos, peak musicianship, and soulful vocals leading the way. You'll hear the hits you know and love, and each show contains surprise deep cut songs, too!
Featuring a who's who of the music industry's finest musicians who have toured with Stevie Wonder, Janet Jackson, The Temptations and Snarky Puppy and performed with Frankie Valli, Louis Cato, Mary J. Blige, The ABEEZ, Nigel Hall, The Nth Power, and more, join us for a celebration of music for the sake of music.
You know every song from these two artists, but you’ve never heard them like this before. We invite you to join us and dance, sing along, or just take it all in!
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&nbsp;The Cars were named Best New Artist in the 1978 Rolling Stone Readers’ Poll. The band’s debut album, The Cars, sold six million copies and appeared on the Billboard 200 album chart for 139 weeks. The Cars had four Top 10 hits: “Shake It Up” (1981), “You Might Think,” (1984), “Drive” (1984), and “Tonight She Comes” (1985). The band won Video of the Year for “You Might Think” at the first MTV Video Music Awards in 1984
In 2016, Greg collaborated with the acclaimed Boston band&nbsp;Eddie Japan&nbsp;to produce their 2017 album Golden Age. This eventually led to Greg and the band joining forces to create a night of music by The Cars featuring a set list curated by Greg. Since 2019,&nbsp;Greg Hawkes with Eddie Japan Performing the Music of The Cars&nbsp;has been thrilling audiences across the Northeast with an energetic show that includes hits and deeper cuts from&nbsp;The Cars&nbsp;songbook, along with special selections relating to Greg’s amazing musical career.

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