Wildlife photographer Jim Fenton can often be found waiting in odd habitats under uncertain weather conditions for the perfect moment.
Fenton says wildlife photography is as much an art as a science, requiring careful adjustment of his equipment for the perfect focus and exposure.
Next week, the Haverhill photographer will show off his latest wildlife photos of the North Shore as part of a lecture at Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center at 1 Plum Island Turnpike in Newburyport. The program takes place Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Fenton, who first began seriously pursuing nature photography in 2004, will reveal the how, when, why and where of his wildlife work. He will share his experiences spending long hours silently observing his subjects, determining their habits and how they relate to their environments.
An artist-in-residence at the Goldenrod Foundation Cottage on Plymouth Long Beach, Fenton created the images that currently appear in Plimoth Plantation's two-year exhibit, "Flight Path - Plymouth Long Beach." His images also appear regularly in Mass Audubon publications.
Admission to next week's lecture is $4. Mass Audubon members are welcome for free. Reservations are not necessary. Call 978-462-9998 or visit www.massaudubon.org for more.
Displaying a theme in still lifes and photos
Bridge Gallery at 1R Water St. in downtown Newburyport turns its attention to still life paintings and photography for its March show.
The 15 members of the artists' cooperative are exhibiting paintings in a variety of media, including oil, watercolor and pastel, as well as photography. A reception for the show takes place Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m.
The "Second Sundays at the Gallery" series continues in March with award-winning Danielle Gauthier-McCarthy demonstrating her skills painting a still life in oils on Sunday, March 14, at 2 p.m. A founding member of the gallery, Gauthier-McCarthy will discuss the idea of seeing in a painterly way.
Winter hours at Bridge Gallery, which continue through the end of March, are Thursday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit www.BridgeGalleryNewburyport.
Spotlight on Port Art Association instructors
Newburyport Art Association is presenting its fourth annual Instructors Show in its Laura Coombs Hills Gallery at 65 Water St.
The participating art instructors are Andrew Anderson-Bell, Alan Bull, Gail Boucher, Marilyn Coon, Karen Jones, Christine Molitor Johnson, Beverly Mitchell, Gordon Przybyla, Pearl Racette, John Raleigh, Susan Spellman and Eva Timothy.
The show runs through March 10. Call the art association at 978-465-8769 or visit www.firehouse.org.
Celebrating the art of handcrafted furniture
Walsingham Gallery in downtown Newburyport celebrates the art of handcrafted furniture in a new show featuring original, period-inspired pieces by Bruce Eaton and Matt Wajda.
Motivated by their in-depth training to keep the time-honored skills of traditional craftsmanship alive, the two craftsmen work with a variety of woods to create pieces that are both functional and elegant.
The show runs through April 2 at the gallery at 47 Merrimac St. Gallery hours are Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment, Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Call 978-499-4411 or visit www.TheWalsinghamGallery.com.
Open studios, mill walk with Amesbury artists
The artists of 14 Cedar Street Studios in Amesbury are hosting an open studios and mill walk on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The public is invited to visit the studios and shops of more than 40 artists and crafters. Visit www.14cedarstreetstudios.com for more.
Hip-hop master dancing into Firehouse Center
Jose Eric Cruz gives audiences a crash course in hip-hop dance when he performs Saturday night at 8 the Firehouse Center for the Arts in Newburyport's Market Square.
Cruz, who has been living and dancing with the hip-hop community all his life, isn't about passing off lyrical dance as hip-hop. He is a master of the elements that have defined the culture inspired by African roots from its early days on the streets of New York. He and his dance crew will be illustrating the concepts of hip-hop known as popping, locking and breaking, culminating with a display of their most difficult moves in a freestyle battle finale.
A professional dance instructor, choreographer and performer, Cruz teaches hip-hop full-time in the Boston area.
Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for students, seniors and Firehouse members. Call 978-462-7336 or visit www.firehouse.org.
Comedy times three at Amesbury's Barn
A trio of comedians trade off at the microphone for The Barn in Amesbury's next comedy show tomorrow night.
A national comedian will be the night's surprise headliner. He will be joined by Stephanie Peters and Salisbury comedian Tony Moschetto.
Peters quickly went from playing tiny clubs in Boston's suburbs to appearing at actor Denis Leary's "Comics Come Home" benefit. She has won the Marshall's Women in Comedy festival, where she was named one of the country's top female comics, and opened for Caroline Rhea at Symphony Hall in Boston.
She has performed around the country, most recently at the Newport Comedy Festival, and has appeared on BET's "Comic View" at the Orpheum Theatre in New Orleans. Her funny take on life won her an on-air gig with "The Inside Track" on 96.9-FM radio, where she earned the titled The Comedy Diva.
Moschetto's quirky comedic style draws on his life experience and overall philosophy. He performs regularly in Boston, New York and Los Angeles, and has appeared on Comedy Central. He recently wrote and starred in "I Believe In The Bruins," a webisode for www.Boston.TV.com.
The laughs start rolling at 8:30 p.m. at The Barn at 5 Ring's St. Tickets are $15. Call 978-388-8700 or visit www.thebarnpub.com.
Farmers Market's Funk the Farm â€" take two
Funk the Farm â€" Numero Tres, a Motown, funk and disco dance party to benefit the Newburyport Farmers Market, tries again to get groovy tomorrow from 8 to 11 p.m. at Mission Oak Grill, 26 Green St., Newburyport.
Mix master DJ Flex will deliver the tunes, and '70s attire is encouraged.
The event was postponed from last week because of the windstorm. Tickets are $12, plus a can of baked beans to be donated to Our Neighbors' Table in Amesbury. Mission Oak Grill is offering a half-price bar menu from 5 to 7 p.m. For more, visit www.thenewburyportfarmersmarket.org.
Port woman directs Pingree School play
Barbara Whitney of Newburyport is directing the Pingree School in South Hamilton's production of the musical "Lucky Stiff" this weekend.
Whitney has more than a dozen years of experience performing, directing and teaching theater. She holds a bachelor's degree in theater from Marlboro College and a master's of fine arts in dramaturgy from the American Repertory Theatre/Moscow Art Theatre for Advanced Theatre Training at Harvard University. She is also skilled in an esoteric Japanese form of performance.
This is Whitney's first year as permanent director of theater at Pingree after serving as interim director last year.
In "Lucky Stiff," the student cast of Pingree travels to the French Riviera for an off-the-wall, rags-to-riches adventure. The show is by Lynn Aherns and Stephen Flaherty, the creative team behind "Ragtime" and "Seussical."
Performances are tomorrow and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in the Mary Weld Pingree Center for the Performing Arts, 537 Highland St., South Hamilton. Tickets are $10. For reservations or information, call 978-468-2194.
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