Creatively Connecting with BMS

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Join us on February 15th from 5:30-7pm for our next Creative Connection meetup! Coastal Mass Brewing will be hosting us in their taproom for a night of discussion on our next theme: Passion Projects! Enjoy short presentations from guests including Creative Collective, The Castle, and our very own subcommittee chair Katherine O'Neil, whose business Builtfully began as a humble passion project. The speaking portion will once again be followed by a round of one-minute pitches, during which we will invite you to share about a current or upcoming passion project. There will also be a casual interactive activity for you to enjoy. Grab a beverage, do some networking, and get inspired!

CALL FOR ARTISTS!

It's time to start thinking about one of our favorite events of the year--Arts Fest Beverly! Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 17 from 10am-4pm. We will once again be closing down a portion of Cabot St to make way for over 125 juried artist booths, as well as local food, entertainment, and kids' activities.

If you are an interested artist, performer, or food vendor, we invite you to apply now! Artist applications will remain open until March 10, after which we will continue to accept and review on a rolling basis if there are remaining spaces available. If you apply by March 10, our jury will review your work and you will hear from us by the end of March.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to Becki with any questions or thoughts. We can't wait to share another Arts Fest with you--this will be our 20th year!

Want to sponsor Arts Fest? Learn about our sponsorship opportunities, and contact Lindsay for more details.

Photo by Dana J. Quigley Photography.

URL NEVER BELIEVE IT

New year, new us! Our staff has moved our email addresses to a new domain, and you can now reach us here:

Lindsay Barth -- Executive Director lindsay@bevmain.org

Becki Greene -- Arts Program Administrator becki@bevmain.org

Kari Boutcher -- Office Administrator kari@bevmain.org

Reilly Ellis -- Grants Coordinator reilly@bevmain.org

All mail is being forwarded from our old inboxes, so we'll receive it either way, but be sure to update your contact lists when you have a chance!

And now that our arduous email migration is over, we have more room on our plates for the newsletter you know and love! Starting today, we are returning to our weekly format.

WORKING AS A COMMUNITY

We’re excited to partner with Be Healthy Beverly and the The Beverly Police Department to provide a free, in-person TiPS training on Tuesday, February 28 from 9am-2pm. Keeping everyone safe and having fun doing it - cheers to that!

The Special Education Department at Beverly High School is seeking vocational and internship opportunities for students. If your business or company has an opportunity to help build the school's community based vocational experiences, send us an email and we will connect you!

LOCAL EVENTS

Sign your middle schooler up for the Young Dragons Meetup at The Castle tonight (February 7) at 5:30pm! This D&D club is a great way for kids to socialize and learn about the most popular tabletop roleplaying game out there.

It's Taco Tuesday at Bonefish Harry's tonight--if you haven't checked out their new location yet, mosey over and soak up the good vibes.

Join the Apple Street Farm Supper Club at FRANK to celebrate some of the season’s most vibrant ingredients while sustaining our local farms and fisheries! The group meets the first Tuesday of every month from 6-8:30pm. Sign up now!

The Pickled Onion will be hosting trivia from 7-9pm every Tuesday--grab some friends and test your knowledge!

February 8 is Wing Wednesday at AnB Burgers! Half priced wings all day--don't miss out!

Get your trivia on at Backbeat Brewing this Wednesday, February 8 from 7-9pm.

Head to Hammer and Stain this Friday, February 10 at 7pm for a workshop on wood centerpiece boxes with farm fresh florals! Spaces are limited, so sign up now!

Off Cabot Comedy & Events will be hosting a night of Valentine's comedy--go see Beverly is for Lovers and enjoy the witticisms of Laura Severse, Maya Manion, and more of New England's most lovable comedians! Tickets are available for Friday, February 11 and Saturday, February 12 at 7pm--get yours now!

Explore the studios of select Porter Mill artists on the second Saturday of every month from 12-5pm! All four floors of studios are open to the public. Shop and browse from participating artists' ceramics, jewelry, paintings, photography, one of a kind gift items and wearable art.

Get ready for the cheekiest (and most historical) burlesque show around! See The Boston She Party at the Larcom this Saturday, February 11 at 8pm, with doors and bar opening at 7pm. This racy historical cabaret, #FolliesforBoston, is a jazz-meets-burlesque revue loosely based on events in Boston that led up to the Revolutionary War. Snag your tickets now!

Enjoy a delicious brunch at the Indo Pub on Sunday, February 12 from 11am-3pm!

The Creative Writing Club for grades 5-8 is getting together next Monday, February 13 at the Beverly Public Library from 4-5pm. Bring a current project or try some writing prompts. Plus snacks!

It's time to sign up for Spring into Wellness, a holistic healing event happening in May! Interested vendors can learn more here.

LIVE MUSIC

Come see the legendary Sister Hazel at the Cabot on Thursday, February 9 at 8pm. Originating from Gainesville, FL, Sister Hazel is comprised of five gifted, seasoned musicians whose well-spring of natural talent has been called “one of the Top 100 Most Influential Independent Performers of the last 15 years” by Performing Songwriter Magazine. Doors open at 7pm!

Check out Colours in Dub at Old Planters Brewing Co on Friday, February 10. The night will be a full and healthy mix of dub reggae, blues, jazz, and jam/improv music!

Want to see your business' logo here?

Contact Lindsay to hear about sponsorship opportunities!