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Whittier Birthplace Plans Talk on Colonial Revival Furniture

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Erica Lome, a curator with Historic New England, talks about colonial revival furniture in a free lecture Tuesday at Whittier Birthplace. Lome, who specializes in American decorative arts and material culture, discusses “Heirlooms of Tomorrow: Colonial Revival Furniture 1890-1945.” It takes place Tuesday, June 23, at 6 p.m., in the Gus Reusch Welcome Center, 305 Whittier Road, Haverhill. The talk is part of a summer series of three lectures on historic preservation at the Birthplace. The ongoing restoration of the Whittier Birthplace barn will be the topic of the Wednesday, July 23 talk. Elizabeth Paige, the senior preservation services manager at Historic New England, will talk the role of women in historic preservation in New England on Tuesday, Aug.

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‘The Craft, Art and Science of Classical Guitar’ at Buttonwoods

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Buttonwoods Museum is presenting a program Tuesday where individuals may learn about the artistry, science and sound of guitar through Juan Oscar Azaret, luthier, engineer, guitarist and physics professor. Led by Azaret of North Andover, the free program is said to link together the craft, art and science of classical guitar as well as demonstrate what guitars look like under construction, show animations and vibrations of sound propagation, explore the physiology of how ears and brains perceive music and hear music on three different classical guitars by Berklee College of Music guitarist Jefferey Aach of Haverhill. It features live musical performances and discussions where individuals can learn about how classical guitar is made, why certain woods are prized for instrument building and how craftsmanship shapes tone and resonance. In addition, the museum says the discussion will answer questions such as: How does the vibration of a plucked string become the music we hear? What made legendary guitarist Andrés Segovia’s tone so captivating?

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Celebrating Methuen 300 Festival Runs Friday and Saturday

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The issuing of a Juneteenth proclamation, a variety of live bands, family movies and children’s activities are among Friday and Saturday’s Celebrating Methuen 300 Festival. The festival, celebrating the city’s people, history and community, begins Friday afternoon at 3 with official introductions and the reading of the Juneteenth proclamation at Nicholson Stadium, 49 Pleasant View St., Methuen. Following the kickoff and continuing through 9 p.m., performers entertain. They include Rico Barr Band with JJR Horns, Tom Duda, Anibal Cruz and the Blue Island Project, Chuck Gabriel’s Standards Quartet and AB Jazz Band led by Anthony Bernabel. Saturday’s lineup features Dominican carnival Dancer troop, Asociación Carnavalesca de Massachusetts, Hill House, Kooked Out and Best Not Broken.

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Haverhill Garrison House Plans Saturday Muster

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The Duston-Dustin Garrison House is turning the clock back Saturday and inviting the public to experience life in Colonial America. In addition to a presentation of arms by the militia company, the Declaration of Independence will be read, crafters will show off colonial crafts and tours of the garrison house will be offered. The event is free. Constructed with locally fired bricks, the Duston-Dustin Garrison House was built by brickmaker and stone mason Thomas Duston in 1697. It served as an outpost to protect colonists from attacks by the northern Abenaki natives.

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Henderson to Headline Haverhill River Bards June 17

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Poet Audrey Henderson of Boston headlines the final Haverhill River Bards Open Mic Night of the spring season. Henderson reads from her debut collection, “Airstream,” Wednesday, June 17, from 7-8:30 p.m., at Creative Haverhill, 43 Washington St., Haverhill. The event is free. Following Henderson’s reading, the audience is invited to share their works. Henderson often draws on her experience growing up in Edinburgh to explore themes of memory, place, family and human connection.

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Spitalere to Talk on Colonial Haverhill June 17

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Haverhill historian Thomas Spitalere gives a presentation on “Colonial Life in Haverhill” in a program presented by the Haverhill Council on Aging. Spitalere will talk about the daily lives of early colonists Wednesday, June 17, at 11 a.m., at Haverhill Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St., Haverhill. He will bring historic items from Haverhill’s Buttonwoods Museum collection. The talk is free, but those interested in attending are advised to reserve a seat by calling Activities Coordinator Paola Hussein at 978-374-2390, ext. 3916.

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Haverhill Public Library Collects for Food Pantry

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Haverhill Public Library invites patrons to donate non-perishable food for the Sacred Hearts Food Pantry. The library is collecting donated items through Saturday, June 27. Most needed items are tuna, pasta and rice. Items can be dropped off at the main circulation desk, 99 Main St., Haverhill. Sacred Hearts Food Pantry, operated by the St.

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Guitarist Leary to Entertain Women’s City Club

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Acoustical guitarist Joe Leary brings a taste of Margaritaville to the Women’s City Club of Haverhill at its June meeting. The social group meets Tuesday, June 16, from noon to 2 p.m., at Advent Christian Church, 160 Carleton St., Haverhill. Light refreshments will be offered. Attendees are encouraged to channel Jimmy Buffett by wearing Hawaiian shirts, shorts and sandals. In addition to Buffett, Leary of Wilmington draws on inspiration from legends James Taylor, Kenny Chesney, Gordon Lightfoot and the Eagles.