FLYING HIGH Acrobatic Conundrum, based in Seattle, brings its circus, dance, and theater arts performance, “Love & Gravity,’’ to Arts at the Armory in Somerville April 22-23.
The contemporary ensemble, founded in 2012 by artistic director Terry Crane, has appeared nationally and internationally.
Shows are at 8 p.m. April 22; 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. April 23. Tickets are $20, $15 for students and senior citizens; for the 3 p.m. Saturday matinee, $17 and $15.
Arts at the Armory is at 191 Highland Ave. Call 617-718-2191 or visit artsatthearmory.org.
PLAYING STRINGS They launched a new musical term, “Celtgrass,’’ a blend of traditional Irish music, Americana, and bluegrass.
We Banjo 3, a quartet based in Galway, Ireland, performs at the Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport April 22.
Featuring banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, bodhran drumming, and vocals, the band presents modern rhythms, traditional melodies, and innovative arrangements.
The band includes two sets of brothers, Enda and Fergal Scahill and Martin and David Howley, who collectively have been at the forefront of Irish banjo and fiddle music for two decades.
Enda Scahill is a four-time Ireland banjo champion and a teacher of techniques. Fergal Scahill is the country’s champion on fiddle and bodhran.
Martin Howley is a seven-time banjo champion. Multi-instrumentalist David Howley is the group’s vocalist and also provides the band with its rhythm section.
We Banjo 3 was nominated by the Folk Alliance International as Artist of the Year for 2015. It is recording an album tentatively scheduled for a summer release.
The concert is at 8 p.m. at 37 Main St. Tickets are $25 to $39. Call 978-546-7391 or visit rockportmusic.org.
ARTISTIC MEMORY Susan Keller of Newburyport worked for many years as a medical and professional illustrator. Her appreciation for detail and color carried over into her own art.
Keller used very fine pastel pencils, and her works include a number of highly detailed “shadow box’’ renderings that display her love for treasured objects such as lead soldiers, miniature china dolls, and small antiquities.
In June 2015, Keller died unexpectedly of a brain aneurysm at age 59.
A memorial show of her work is at the Newburyport Art Association. An art scholarship is being established in her name with proceeds from sales of her work.
The art association is at 65 Water St. Call 978-465-8769 or visit newburyportart.org.
FOR PASSOVER The Traveling Model Matzah Bakery comes to Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield on April 17.
Families are invited to discover the art of baking their own traditional matzah, which is round, in contrast with the store-bought square variety.
Run and operated by Chabad of the North Shore, the event brings children together for a hands-on, educational journey exploring the history and significance of Passover.
It begins at 1 p.m. at 120 Chestnut St. The event is open to the entire community and free.
Call 781-245-1886 or visit wakefieldtemple.org.
SEEING THE LIGHT The Cape Ann Museum in Gloucester is presenting several programs inspired by lighthouses.
Based on her most recent book of poetry, “Mind the Light,’’ Suellen Wedmore of Rockport melds photographs, paintings, music, and movement to depict the bravery and intelligence of the little-known heroines of our American past: women lighthouse keepers.
Following the program, Wedmore will sign copies of her book.
The program is at 2 p.m. April 23. Admission is $10; free for museum members.
Eric Jay Dolin discusses his recent book, “Brilliant Beacons,’’ at 3 p.m. on April 30.
The book traces the evolution of America’s lighthouse system, highlighting the political, military, and technological battles fought to illuminate the nation’s coastlines.
Dolin also will sign copies of his book. Admission is $20; $15 for museum members.
For both programs, space is limited so reservations are required.
Call 978-283-0455, ext. 10, or visit capeannmuseum.org.
Wendy Killeen
Wendy Killeen can be reached at wdkilleen@gmail.com.
