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ART FOR ALL: Through June 1, Campbell House Gallery, Kane County Events Center, off Kirk Road between Route 38 and Fabyan Parkway. Seventeen atists present works in metal and glass sculpture, silver jewelry, oils and pastels, mixed media and more here

The investigative arm of Congress scolded the Bush administration last week for its failure to craft a single, comprehensive, interagency strategy against terrorism. It’s not that the administration lacks plans. In fact, the Government Accountability more here

Wineries will feature food and wine pairings, live music, art and craft shows, special tastings (barrel, reserve, library, new release), discounts and special pricing, family activities and more. more here

NEWBURYPORT City festivals continue to go upscale. On the heels of last year’s Yankee Homecoming’s first juried craft show designed to weed out lower-end vendors, the spring festival once known as the Salmagundi Festival, then the Arts, Flowers more here

Globe/T. Rob Brown Sheri Klinzman, of Joplin, works on some of her artistic fashion pieces Thursday afternoon in preparation for her booth at the Joplin Renaissance Festival this weekend at Landreth Park. She is among area business owners and artists more here