Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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54 JANUARY + FEBRUARY 2019 NORTHSHOREMAG.COM agenda 3 PHOTOGRAPHS, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT, BY SHUTTERSTOCK, BY DREW GURIAN, COURTESY OF BEANTOWN SWING ORCHESTRA 1. MASSACHUSETTS BRIDAL AND WEDDING EXPO J A N U A R Y 5 - 6 Browse gowns, venues, invitations, and more at the region's largest bridal expo, while listening to band demos and entering for a chance to win prizes and getaways. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $3 online, $15 at the door. Shriners Auditorium, 99 Fordham Rd., Wilming- ton, 978-403-3059, bridalshowsma.com 2. NEW ENGLAND BRIDAL AFFAIR J A N U A R Y 6 Greater Boston's premier wedding showcase features vendors specializing in everything from cakes to dance lessons to videographers, and everything in between. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Supportive Care Domestic Violence agency for women and children. 1-3 p.m. Cost: $10. Salem Waterfront Hotel, 225 Derby St., Salem, 978-740-8788, newenglandbridalaffair. com 3. MARC COHN J A N U A R Y 1 1 Grammy Award–win- ning singer-songwriter Marc Cohn weaves storyteller's tales through American rhythm & blues and soul music. 8 p.m. Cost: $45-61. Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main St., Rockport, 978-546-7391, rockport- music.org/marc-cohn 4. PROMENADE STYLES FASHION SHOW FUNDRAISER J A N U A R Y 1 6 View the latest prom gown styles during this evening of fashion, hair, makeup, and raff les. Proceeds benefit Tammi's Closet in Amesbury, an organization that provides underprivi- leged teens with prom dresses. 5-9 p.m . Cost: $15-25. Breakaway, 221 Newbur y St., Danvers, eventbrite.com 5. BEANTOWN SWING ORCHESTRA J A N U A R Y 2 3 Comprising 18 musicians in their teens and twenties, the Beantown Swing Orchestra performs energetic big band swing music from the swing era. 7 p.m. Cost: $15-20. Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main St., Rockport, 978-546-7391, rockport- music.org/beantown- swing-orchestra 6. MASQUERADE BALL: WINDS OF WINTER J A N U A R Y 2 6 e 4th Annual Winter Masquerade Ball, hosted by the Haw- thorne Hotel and produced by Creative Collective, is inspired by the Game of rones episode "e Winds of Winter" 7 p.m. Cost: $75-$95. Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Square West, Salem, 978-744-4080, salem.org 7. SALEM'S SO SWEET F E B R U A R Y 8 - 1 0 e 17th annual Salem's So Sweet Chocolate & Ice Sculpture Festival kicks off February 8 with a wine and chocolate tasting event at Colonial Hall at Rockafellas. Downtown Salem, 978-744-0004, salemmainstreets.org 8. NEW ENGLAND BRIDE COMES TO LIFE F E B R U A R Y 1 2 Brides-to-be can check out wedding vendors from the Marriott's stunning Grand Ballroom, with a chance to win cash prizes or a free honeymoon. 6-9 p.m. Free with registration. Boston Marriott Burlington, One Burlington Mall Rd., Burlington, 888-468-2781, newenglandbride.com/ asp/bridalshows.asp 8. NEW ENGLAND BRIDAL AFFAIR F E B R U A R Y 1 7 Greater Boston's premier wedding showcase features vendors specializing in everything from cakes to dance lessons to videographers. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Supportive Care Domestic Violence agency for women and children. 1-3 p.m. Cost: $10. Andover DoubleTree by Hilton, 123 Old River Rd., Andover, 978-975-3600, newenglandbridalaffair. com 9. JACKIE EVANCHO F E B R U A R Y 2 2 Since her America's Got Talent debut singer Jackie Evancho has released a string of platinum and gold albums. Cost: $45-65. Cabot eatre, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, 978-927- 3100, thecabot.org / L I V E + P L AY / 5 CAN'T-MISS EVENTS THIS SEASON 10