Enjoy The End-of-Summer September Days in Greater Newburyport!
September 2017 Nonprofit Events

Greater Newburyport Nonprofits have many awareness programs and events running throughout the year assisting and helping out many causes. 

Fall is coming,  but some summer days are still here to enjoy the beautiful Greater Newburyport Community!

A SAMPLING OF SEPTEMBER NONPROFIT EVENTS
Click on each event for more info:


For a complete listing of September events,    
Newburyport's Riverfront Music Festival on September 2

16th Annual Riverfront Festival brought to you by  WXRV - 92.5 The River Radio Station, and in conjunction with the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce & Industry!

Spend the day on the waterfront in Newburyport! Come early and enjoy great food & shopping while waiting for the concert to begin.

Here's a Unique Gift Idea...
How About a Greater Newburyport Gift Card? 

Perfect gift for a friend, family member or colleague! Greater Newburyport Gift Cards are here for your one stop shopping and are redeemable in retail shops, restaurants, inns, galleries, and much more in the Greater Newburyport area. 


You can purchase at the NBPT Chamber or call us to order today at (978) 462-6680!

Essex Street Inn

Adventure by Day. Comfort by Night. 
Essex Street Inn and Plum Island Kayak are partnering up to bring our guests special savings this fall! 

When you combine your stay at Essex Street Inn with a "Paddle with the Seals" Kayak trip, you'll save 20%. The kayak trips are available September 30 and October 1, 4, 14, 15, 28 and 29. Call Essex Street Inn for details and get your adventure on this fall: 978.465.3148! 

The Grog

We have an amazing line up of live music for you in September "Downstairs at the Grog". 

Also we feature Parker Wheeler & Friends blues every Sunday from 6-10 pm and Hoot Night.

Open Mic every Wednesday with Dave Baillin.
September Line Up:
FRI Sept 1 - Cuppa Joe
SAT Sept 2 - Funk Du Jour
FRI Sept 8 - Grooveworks
SAT Sept 9 - Halfway Gone
FRI Sept 15 - Peacework
SAT Sept 16 - UC5
FRI Sept 22 - Eagle In The Attic
SAT Sept 23 - Love Handle
FRI Sept 29 - Red Tail Hawk
SAT Sept 30 - 33 Northside
 
Also - mark you calendars now for  Saturday, October 7th for the Grog's 10th Annual Charity Chili Cook-off and Craft Beer Festival. 
The 10th Annual Charity Chili Cook-Off & Craft Beer Festival features Newburyport area restaurants in the Northshore's most creative chili competition and a craft beer fest showcasing local and regional craft breweries and cideries. Co-sponsored by The Tannery Marketplace, proceeds from the event benefit three local food pantries - Our Neighbor's Table in Amesbury, The Pettengill House in Salisbury and Community Services of Newburyport. We have proudly donated over $100K to charity over the last 10 years. The festival is open to all ages and includes local live entertainment. 

Check out our LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR!

Seaglass Restaurant and Lounge

Seaglass is the premier oceanfront dining destination on the North Shore. Our panoramic windows offer idyllic ocean views while you dine on fresh seafood, steaks, and more. Seaglass was recently awarded Best Waterfront Restaurant by readers of Northshore Magazine and Merrimack Valley Magazine .
 
Enjoy award-winning cuisine including chef picks, daily specials, and seasonal selections locally sourced from farm to sea. As summer winds down, take time to indulge with family and friends in our elegant dining room or our lively lounge.
 
Take advantage of weekly happenings including Raw Bar Night every Wednesday, with $1 oysters and $2 shrimp, Fresh Catch Monday with $11.99 baked haddock starting September 11, and the return of $5 Burger Night every Tuesday starting September 12. Catch the end-of-summer fireworks display over the ocean this Saturday, directly in front of our building! Live music every Friday & Saturday night in our lounge.
 
Special Events this Month
Seascape Creations Workshop - September 25
Massachusetts Girls Night Out - September 28
Wet Paint Auction - September 30

Sisters We Three

What a beautiful summer it has been so far! Come in to see what is new at Sisters this month!!

We would like to welcome Amesbury's Shannon Malloy from Shannon Mary Sunshine Company who hand designs scarves. She creates beautiful abstract designs with interesting colors. 

We would also like to welcome another local artist Andrea De Monaco jewelry designer from Haverhill. She weaves beautiful Peyote beaded bracelets, creating intricate portrait designs of David Bowie, Thelma Todd as well as a seahorse, a lion and much much more. She also makes Lariat necklaces with shells and pearls on black leather.  

Tina Fazio is an oil painter and a mixed media artist from Plaistow, NH. She paints flowers and scenery. Her mixed media pieces are ornaments and wall hangings.

Local artist Ingrid Regina is now making her dream birds as individuals she sells as birds in a bag. Michelle Julian brought us two more framed floor cloths.  One is a waterfront scene from Newburyport in 1765 as well as a framed Gray Diamond piece. 

Bonnie Anderson makes colorful painted wood mosaics. She brought in a new mirror and new wall pieces. Mary Bowles and Kerri Bromberger brought in their sailor blossoms and more shell night lights. 

Jacki Harrington made a new presses plant material art piece with birch trees called 'Spring in the Woods'.  We hope you are enjoying the summer. Come on in and see all that is new at Sisters!!
 
Ann, Jan and Cathy

Blue Ocean Music Hall

Real Music. Real Close. 
Blue Ocean Music Hall is an intimate concert venue where no seat is more than 50 feet from the stage. 

New shows added every week, with exclusive presales for Blue Ocean Insiders.




Shows This Month:
Kashmir The Led Zeppelin Show - September 1
John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band - September 22
The Music of John Denver by Ted Vigil - September 29
 
ANNIE*S

Summer's almost over but you can always summon your inner mermaid.  Sara Hunter, who is not a mermaid, makes the most gorgeous and whimsical mermaid pottery we've ever seen.  It's so wonderful that we now get work from her each month.  Come in and see her lovely ladies for yourself. 

 And if you're not really into the whole mermaid thing (there might be one or two of you), then check out her wet and wild Sea Turtle pieces.  They'll put a smile on your face.  They sure put smiles on ours!

Blue Ocean Event Center

Post-season events are booking fast under the new heated Pavilion on the SurfSide oceanfront deck. Plan your company outing, lobster bake, reunion, social event, or other celebration. Packages include choice of cocktail reception and buffet menus, complete set up and décor, deck games, beach access, house music, friendly staff and more! The pavilion also has roll down and zip-lock sides to ensure your guests stay warm, cozy, and dry.
 
No matter what type of gathering you ' re planning, we have several choices of well-appointed function spaces to meet your needs. Our experienced event staff will ensure each detail is perfect to create a seamless event for you and your guests. We ' re confident you ' ll find that at Blue Ocean Event Center, "The only thing we overlook is the ocean."
Michael's Harborside
 
Michael's Harborside is just a short walk from the houseboat. Best known for lobster, steak, seafood and Bloody Mary bar, Michael's Harborside has one of the best waterfront dining views in Massachusetts. Lunch and dinner served daily.  Sunday Brunch, 10am -12noon.

Docked at Harbor Marina overlooking the Merrimac River, sits 'Dockside' the first houseboat from Houseboats at Newburyport.  The one bedroom houseboat is complete with a kitchenette, WiFi, flat-screened TVs, and more. Relax on one of the two decks - the ideal getaway for family and friends.  Rates Sunday - Thursday from $229 and Friday - Saturday from $279.  All rates subject to availability.

Surfside - Salisbury Beach

SurfSide is the seacoast ' s hottest outdoor live music venue and oceanfront dining spot! Newly renovated with a brand new giant deck directly over the ocean, glass sidewalls for amazing water views, and a covered pavilion that is available for private event rental and weekend concerts as well.
 
Surfside is open daily for lunch and dinner through Labor Day, with beachy apps and snacks, cool tropical drinks, plus sandwiches, salads, and more.
 
Join us this weekend to celebrate the last week of summer at our Labor Day Weekend 3-Day Beach Bash. Live music, deck games, the last fireworks of the summer, and fun all weekend long! Friday night is a sampling event with Captain Morgan 7-9PM, and our 80s Beach Party with Fast Times 9PM-close. Saturday is our Beach Heat DJ Dance Party with DJ Whiz Kid, 9PM-close, with the last fireworks show of the summer at 10:15PM. Sunday is our final Reggae Sunday featuring King Yellowman with Van Gordon Martin Band. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

Capri Seaside Italian Grille & Bar

Fresh. Local. Authentic.
Experience the authentic flavors of Italy anytime at Capri Seaside Italian Grille on Salisbury Beach. Our menu features Mediterranean and Tuscan inspired dishes as well as traditional Italian favorites like chicken and veal entrees, tasty pasta dishes, and crispy handmade pizza.
 
Weekly happenings include Wednesday Pasta Night, Thursday Trivia Night, and Sunday MeatballPalooza. As always, experience true Italian hospitality with your host, Kathleen Schick. 

Newburyport Choral Society

Singer Registration - Fall 2017
Belleville Congregational Church Parish Hall
300 High Street,  Newburyport
Mondays, September 11, 18 and 25, 2017   
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM (then rehearsal immediately follows until 9:30 PM)
Cost:   Modest member dues and music fee; scholarships available

Have you ever wanted to join a chorus, or perhaps return to singing with others? 
Newburyport Choral Society (NCS) singer registration may be your chance to finally give it a try! We accept singers from high school age and up, and of all musical skill levels. NCS offers singers many opportunities to deepen their music appreciation and practice vocal technique.  Our winter concert in December is entitled "The Rose and the Night Star," and will include the Saint-Saëns Christmas Oratorio as well as popular holiday tunes.  For more information, visit our site  or call 978-462-0650.


Mill River Winery

Celebrate September with Mill River Winery! See our Facebook page and website for additional event details and hours.
 
~ Fri. Sept. 1 (4-7pm), Sat. Sept 2 & Sun. Sept 3 (1-5pm) : Labor Day Fun!
~ Fri. Sept. 8 (5:30-8pm) : Live Music!
~ Sat. Sept. 9 (1-5pm) : Antique Car Show in the Vineyard
~ Sun. Sept. 10 (11am-1pm) : Yoga in the Vineyard
~ Fri. Sept. 15 - Sun. Sept. 17 / Fri. Sept. 22 - Sun. Sept. 24: Trails & Sails Event 
 
Questions? Call the winery or e-mail Jen 
Phone: (978) 432-1280
Website: millriverwines.com

Chamber Members - Register Here 
Non-Members - RSVP Here
Brought to you by:
The Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce & Industry
38R Merrimac Street, Newburyport, MA  01950
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