The holiday season in Marblehead wouldn’t be complete without the Holiday Marketplace at Old North Church, a community tradition that brings warmth, generosity, and festive spirit to all who attend. Now in its eighth year, the marketplace has become a staple of the town’s holiday calendar, returning stronger than ever after its pandemic hiatus. The event transforms Old North … [Read more...] about Holiday marketplace returns to Marblehead’s Old North Church
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Marblehead Dollars for Scholars announces advanced standing scholarship recipients
Last summer, 15 high school seniors received scholarships from local nonprofit Marblehead Dollars for Scholars, and in the fall, the organization awarded an additional 32 scholarships to advanced standing students, who are college sophomores, juniors, and seniors. A total investment of $224,000 in scholarship funds was provided to 47 Marblehead students. The following … [Read more...] about Marblehead Dollars for Scholars announces advanced standing scholarship recipients
Elisa Smith to perform at Old North Church
Elisa Smith, a Marblehead resident known for her soulful country sound and heartfelt lyrics, is set to perform a special, live concert at the historic Old North Church in Marblehead on April 5 at 7 p.m. Marbleheaders may know her as Leah Waldo, but on stage, she’s Elisa Smith. Smith got her start when she was a student at Harvard, and Garth Brooks invited her up on stage … [Read more...] about Elisa Smith to perform at Old North Church
Old North Festival Chorus registration opens
Maria van Kalken, director of the Old North Festival Chorus and minister of music at Old North Church, has extended a “warm and enthusiastic welcome" to all singers who would like to join the Old North Festival Chorus for the Lenten Choral Concert. Interested singers of high school age and beyond are encouraged to join, regardless of whether they are newcomers or seasoned … [Read more...] about Old North Festival Chorus registration opens
MRJT hosts inaugural MLK Community Breakfast
Despite Monday's snowfall, many showed up to honor Martin Luther King Jr. at Marblehead Racial Justice Team's (MRJT) inaugural MLK Community Breakfast at Old North Church. MRJT has dedicated itself to dismantling racism in Marblehead and the larger world, according to their social media. The breakfast acted as a time to lift spirits and grow the conversation on racial … [Read more...] about MRJT hosts inaugural MLK Community Breakfast