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SUMMARY:Renee and the Renegades
DESCRIPTION:Renee and the Renegades returns to the stage for a country spectacular! Joined by Slack and KT’s Project\, this is bound to be a fantastic night \n$20 / All Tickets \nPurchase Tickets\n\n“Renee Leavitt is the real deal\,” said legendary rock n’ roller\, Gary U.S. Bonds. Renee started singing at the age of three and entered her first contest at the age of eight\, finishing in 2nd place overall. Leavitt is building upon her fan base through her songwriting abilities\, catchy tunes\, pure voice\, poised stage presence and her “girl next door\,” blue eyed\, strawberry blonde\, country look. \nTo date\, this country sensation has 31 original songs. Her band\, Renee and the Renegades\, has what fans and their manager call a ‘unique’ sound. There is no one in country music that can scratch an itch for one of their original scores. Her Karen Carpenter like voice mixes Zydeco\, Irish Folk\, Pop\, Rock\, and Vintage Country. Some have characterized it as: Americana. \nRenee has been played on several radio stations in New England and Ireland\, including WKLB Country 102.5\, The Bull 101.7\, WOKQ 97.5\, the River 92.5\, North Shore 104.9\, WRKO 680\, WMEX 1510 and Ireland’s own KFM Radio. Leavitt will soon be heard on PBS\, singing the theme song “Friends For Life” for a Children’s Animated Series\, called Charlie Horse. \nRenee has even performed on stage with the likes of Gary U.S. Bonds on the Gary Leavitt and Friends show and Southside Johnny at Boarding House Park in Lowell MA. \n  \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/renee25/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Slide; A Quest for Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts is proud to present: SLIDE; A Quest for Mental Health \n$25 / All Tickets \n  \nSlide; A kaleidoscopic journey through mental health is a concept album….a fictionalized account of the author’s personal journey told through a multimedia platform of music\, dance\, vocalization\, videography\, visual art and figure skating. It weaves the tapestry of experience and explores the struggles of living with\, coping with\, and healing our relationship with our own mental health. \nWritten and performed by (Caren Lyn Manuel) Tackett (of Broadway’s Hair\, Rent\, High Fidelity\, The Times They Are A Changing\, & Brooklyn)\, Slides artfully and open-mindedly explores a subject that is often not a part of the cultural conversation; the misdiagnosis\, mistreatment\, and misplacement of those diagnosed with mental illness in our society.  \n  \nPurchase Tickets\n\n 
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/slides/2025-02-07/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:Slide; A Quest for Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts is proud to present: SLIDE; A Quest for Mental Health \n$25 / All Tickets \n  \nSlide; A kaleidoscopic journey through mental health is a concept album….a fictionalized account of the author’s personal journey told through a multimedia platform of music\, dance\, vocalization\, videography\, visual art and figure skating. It weaves the tapestry of experience and explores the struggles of living with\, coping with\, and healing our relationship with our own mental health. \nWritten and performed by (Caren Lyn Manuel) Tackett (of Broadway’s Hair\, Rent\, High Fidelity\, The Times They Are A Changing\, & Brooklyn)\, Slides artfully and open-mindedly explores a subject that is often not a part of the cultural conversation; the misdiagnosis\, mistreatment\, and misplacement of those diagnosed with mental illness in our society.  \n  \nPurchase Tickets\n\n 
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/slides/2025-02-08/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:Slide; A Quest for Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts is proud to present: SLIDE; A Quest for Mental Health \n$25 / All Tickets \n  \nSlide; A kaleidoscopic journey through mental health is a concept album….a fictionalized account of the author’s personal journey told through a multimedia platform of music\, dance\, vocalization\, videography\, visual art and figure skating. It weaves the tapestry of experience and explores the struggles of living with\, coping with\, and healing our relationship with our own mental health. \nWritten and performed by (Caren Lyn Manuel) Tackett (of Broadway’s Hair\, Rent\, High Fidelity\, The Times They Are A Changing\, & Brooklyn)\, Slides artfully and open-mindedly explores a subject that is often not a part of the cultural conversation; the misdiagnosis\, mistreatment\, and misplacement of those diagnosed with mental illness in our society.  \n  \nPurchase Tickets\n\n 
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/slides/2025-02-09/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:Jimmy Tingle - Humor and Hope for Humanity
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents… \nJimmy Tingle – Humor and Hope for Humanity \n$35-45 \nPurchase Tickets\n\nJimmy Tingle has worked as a humorist and commentator for 60 Minutes II and MSNBC and has appeared on The Tonight Show\, CNN\, Conan O’Brien\, Fresh Air with Terry Gross\, Comedy Central and in his own HBO half-hour comedy special. He recently made a cameo appearance with Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Veep on HBO. \nHis newest one person show Humor and Hope for Humanity made its New York City debut at The SOHO PLAYHOUSE in May of 2024 to stellar reviews. His latest film project is a self-produced comedy documentary released in 2024 JIMMY TINGLE: The “Radical” Middle- Why Would a Comedian Run for Office?  \nHe is the founder of Humor for Humanity a new social enterprise which raises spirits\, funds and awareness for nonprofits and social causes through his work as a comedian\, emcee\, and auctioneer. Since the pandemic\, Humor for Humanity\, through live and online fundraisers has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for nonprofit organizations and needy individuals. \nAfter earning a master’s degree in public administration from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government (where he was the graduate school commencement speaker for his class in 2010)\, he ran for lieutenant governor of Massachusetts on the Democratic ticket in 2018. As a first-time candidate for public office\, he received 41% of the vote in the Massachusetts Democratic primary. \nTingle has the rare distinction of being a three-time Boston Magazine’s “Best of Boston” winner. He’s won twice in the “stand-up comedy” category and once for “best alternative theater” as the producing artistic director of Jimmy Tingle’s OFF-BROADWAY Theater in Somerville\, MA. \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/jimmy-tingle/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Antje Duvekot & Vance Gilbert
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts Presents: Antje Duvekot and Vance Gilbert! \n$30 / All Tickets \nPurchase Tickets\n\n  \n \n  \nOriginally born in Germany and transplanted to the US as a young teen\, Antje Duvekot began to hone her observational skills through a lens of biculturalism when she picked up a guitar during that move. Some years later\, the confessional folk of Dar Williams and Ani DiFranco gave her license to share her observations\, no matter how personal\, in her first emerging songs. She has never let go of that tenet of vulnerability. “Duvekot has gotten hotter\, faster than any local songwriter in recent memory. Her songs feel at once fresh faced and firmly rooted\, driven by the whispery sensuality of her voice. She believes in the redemptive power of the shared secret; and is utterly unafraid to mine the darkest corners of her life for songs that turn fear into resilience and isolation into community.” The Boston Globe \n  \nConsidered by many to be an integral part of the national folk scene – and one of the originators of the finally recognized R&B/Folk/Jazz crossover-sub-genre – this Boston-based stalwart was born and raised in\nthe Philadelphia area. In 1992\, Shawn Colvin invited him to be special guest on her Fat City tour. “With the voice of an angel\, the wit of a devil\, and the guitar playing of a god…”\, swooned The Fort Worth Star Telegram about one of those shows. Vance’s newest album\, “The Mother Of Trouble”\, features Grammy winner Lori McKenna on background vocals\, Juno award recipient and Bonnie Raitt Grammy hit song co-writer Joey Landreth on guitars\, and master mandolinist Joe K. Walsh\, among others. Gilbert has recorded 14 albums to date\, including 5 for Philo/Rounder Records. He’s been the opener of choice for artists as varied as Arlo Guthrie\, Anita Baker\, The Milk Carton Kids\, and Southside Johnny\, and the mid 2000s found Gilbert opening 150+ shows for comic legend George Carlin! He’s currently the regular opener for Mad About You/Stranger Things star Paul Reiser’s stand-up shows\, and he maintains his own busy acoustic music touring schedule. \n \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/duvekot/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Matilda Jr.
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts Presents Matilda Jr.! \nBook by Dennis Kelly \nMusic and Lyrics by Tim Minchin \nPurchase Tickets\n\nRebellion is nigh in Matilda JR.\, a gleefully witty ode to the the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the “revolting children” who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson. \nMatilda has astonishing wit\, intelligence… and special powers! She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher\, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing\, however – the school’s mean headmistress\, Miss Trunchbull\, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts\, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace! \nPacked with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs\, Matilda JR. is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination. \n  \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/matilda25/2025-02-20/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Theater,Youth
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SUMMARY:PeeWee Players & Star Tots Vacation Performance
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts Presents… \nPeeWee Players & StarTots in their closing performance!\nJoin this incredible group of young performs as they showcase all the fun they learned during their vacation program! \n$5 / General Admission \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/peeweetots25/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:Matilda Jr.
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts Presents Matilda Jr.! \nBook by Dennis Kelly \nMusic and Lyrics by Tim Minchin \nPurchase Tickets\n\nRebellion is nigh in Matilda JR.\, a gleefully witty ode to the the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the “revolting children” who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson. \nMatilda has astonishing wit\, intelligence… and special powers! She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher\, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing\, however – the school’s mean headmistress\, Miss Trunchbull\, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts\, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace! \nPacked with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs\, Matilda JR. is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination. \n  \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/matilda25/2025-02-21/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Theater,Youth
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SUMMARY:Matilda Jr.
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts Presents Matilda Jr.! \nBook by Dennis Kelly \nMusic and Lyrics by Tim Minchin \nPurchase Tickets\n\nRebellion is nigh in Matilda JR.\, a gleefully witty ode to the the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the “revolting children” who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson. \nMatilda has astonishing wit\, intelligence… and special powers! She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher\, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing\, however – the school’s mean headmistress\, Miss Trunchbull\, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts\, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace! \nPacked with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs\, Matilda JR. is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination. \n  \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/matilda25/2025-02-22/1/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Theater,Youth
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SUMMARY:Matilda Jr.
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts Presents Matilda Jr.! \nBook by Dennis Kelly \nMusic and Lyrics by Tim Minchin \nPurchase Tickets\n\nRebellion is nigh in Matilda JR.\, a gleefully witty ode to the the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the “revolting children” who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson. \nMatilda has astonishing wit\, intelligence… and special powers! She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher\, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing\, however – the school’s mean headmistress\, Miss Trunchbull\, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts\, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace! \nPacked with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs\, Matilda JR. is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination. \n  \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/matilda25/2025-02-22/2/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Theater,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T140000
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SUMMARY:Matilda Jr.
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts Presents Matilda Jr.! \nBook by Dennis Kelly \nMusic and Lyrics by Tim Minchin \nPurchase Tickets\n\nRebellion is nigh in Matilda JR.\, a gleefully witty ode to the the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the “revolting children” who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson. \nMatilda has astonishing wit\, intelligence… and special powers! She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher\, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing\, however – the school’s mean headmistress\, Miss Trunchbull\, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts\, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace! \nPacked with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs\, Matilda JR. is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination. \n  \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/matilda25/2025-02-23/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Theater,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T200000
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SUMMARY:Newburyport's Road to Revolution Part 1: Roots of Rebellion
DESCRIPTION:Newburyport’s Road to Revolution Part 1: Roots of Rebellion\nJoin historian and author Alexander Cain for a captivating lecture exploring the roots of the American Revolution in Essex County. \nJoin the Museum of Old Newbury and the Custom House Maritime Museum for the kick-off event to a year-long exploration of Newburyport’s role in the American Revolution. \nJoin historian and author Alexander Cain for a captivating lecture exploring the roots of the American Revolution\, focusing on Newburyport\, the Merrimack Valley\, and Essex County. \nExplore the 17th and 18th-century concept of “English liberties” that shaped the colonists’ understanding of civil rights. Discover how these ideals collided with the growing power of the British Crown\, leading to escalating tensions between colonists and the mother country. \nTrace the colonial buildup to war\, examining key events of 1774 and 1775 and emphasizing events in Newburyport and the Merrimack Valley. Explore the local impact of the dramatic events of April 19\, 1775\, when the first shots of the American Revolution rang out in Lexington and Concord. Learn about the role of local militias\, including the “Minute Men” of the Merrimack Valley\, the “Independent Companies” of Newburyport and Haverhill and how the conflict unfolded in Essex County. Meet colonial militiamen\, British soldiers\, and more for a fun\, first-person take on the brewing conflict. \nA lively Q&A session with follow the lecture\, so bring your burning questions about everything from the Minute Men and the Massachusetts militia system to the British army. Join us as we travel together down Newburyport’s Road to Revolution! \nFunded\, in part\, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism \nPurchase Tickets\n\n  \n 
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/nbpt-lecture-1/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Speakers
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