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EVENTS
Essex: Herrmann’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions (inset at right) come to Cogswell’s Grant. The Herrmann family, breeders and trainers of the famed Lipizzan horse, de-
monstrate the highest levels
of horsemanship in three shows. These stallions are among the last horses capable of executing the “Airs Above the Ground” maneuvers, dramatic leaps and plunges that were developed as aggressive battle maneuvers in the 16th century, and are now among the most beautiful displays of equine grace and strength. Friday, 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 2
p.m. Cogswell’s Grant, 60 Spring
St. Advance tickets $12, $10 ages
6-12. Day of event $15 and $12. 978-
768-3632, www.historicnewengland.
org
Rockport: Rockport Music presents musician, author, and humanitarian Judy Collins. From the late ’50s on, her star rose with the likes of Joan Baez and Bob Dylan. The hits “Both Sides Now” and “Send in the Clowns” earned her two Grammy Awards. Saturday, 5 and 8 p.m. Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main St. $45, $65, $78. 978-546-7391, www.rockportmusic.org
Salem: KR Glickman, a Beverly resident, was born deaf. She communicates with her hands and lively facial expressions. “Searching
for My Own True Voice” emerged from her desire to share the experience of growing up in a silent world. The per-
formance, which will be performed in American Sign Language with a voice
interpreter, is a welcome mat to her world and to a fuller understanding
of the deaf experience. Thursday
through Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Salem
Theatre Company, 90 Lafayette St.
$17, $15 advance. 978-790-8546, www.salemtheatre.com
Stoneham: Children will want to sing-a-long, dance, and jump around during the Stompin’ Rompin’ Family Music Series. Each Saturday in September, families will be entertained by different children’s musical groups. With songs geared toward children, this is going to be an entertaining and engaging experience for the whole family. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. Also Sept. 15, 22, and 29 at 11 a.m. Stone Zoo, 149 Pond St. $14, ages 2-12 $10, seniors $12. 781-438-5100, hwww.stonezoo.org