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North Shore Civic Ballet's Holiday Auction Launches November 16.

Auction dates: Sunday, November 16 through Friday, December 5

(Marblehead, Massachusetts; November 13, 2025) – Finish your holiday shopping early this year and support dance and the arts! The North Shore Civic Ballet (NSCB), a nonprofit, 501 (c) (3) dance company based in Marblehead, Massachusetts, kicks off its annual holiday online auction on Sunday, November 16. 

The NSCB's auction website page opens for bids on Sunday, November 16 at 6:00 p.m. and continues through Friday, December 5, closing at 6:00 p.m. The auction's proceeds provide dancers with the resources and training they need to study ballet in the North Shore region. 

"Our annual holiday auction is a powerful catalyst to support aspiring dancers, raising critical funds for scholarships, choreography, equipment, and costuming that enable young artists in our region to pursue their passion for ballet and dance. This special event creates a symbiotic relationship between our dance community and local businesses – participants not only support the arts but also discover exciting new local experiences they might never have encountered otherwise," said Rosemary Grant, a member of the North Shore Civic Ballet’s board of trustees.

Bidders from across the country will find a range of items to purchase. Gift certificates and gift cards are available from retail shops, such as House of Hot Sauce & More, Marblehead Opticians, Rosa’s Salon, and the Bus Stop boutique.

Several restaurants in the region are offering gift certificates, including Mugford Café, What’s Brewing Café, Que Mas Restaurant, Anmol India, The Castle Restaurant and Bar, Mission on the Bay, Taku Shushi Bar, Delphine’s Kitchen, Mission Boathouse, and Sala Restobar. Other opportunities include bidding on a gift certificate for a massage from Kelley Newton and two tickets to the Boston Ballet for The Nutcracker.

"The holiday auction is a transformative platform bringing together the community to support aspiring dancers' dreams," said Paula K. Shiff, Artistic Director of the North Shore Civic Ballet. The online auction offers accessibility, running continuously and allowing global participation through a 24-7 digital platform. We invite everyone to engage with us by volunteering with the ballet company, encouraging local merchants to donate to the auction, purchasing gift cards, or contributing unused gift certificates to support young dancers' artistic journeys.” 

Financial contributions are also welcome and may be made directly to the ballet company. The NCSB is a 501 (c) 3, tax-exempt organization and all contributions are tax-deductible as permissible by law.

Donations of gift cards or gift certificates may be dropped off at the NSCB's home at the Marblehead School of Ballet, 115 Pleasant Street in Marblehead, Massachusetts, or call 781-631-6262 to schedule a pick-up. For more information about the North Shore Civic Ballet, the auction, and volunteer opportunities, call 781-631-6262 or visit the organization's website and on social media at Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter).

About North Shore Civic Ballet Company

The North Shore Civic Ballet, a not-for-profit dance company based at the Marblehead School of Ballet, has provided performances and arts education to the Greater Boston community for 51 years. Artistic Director Paula K. Shiff and Associate Director Florence C. Whipple founded the company in 1974.

The NSCB is home to an ever-changing group of talented dancers made up of both seasoned professionals and aspiring young dancers. For several years, Ivan Korn, resident choreographer, has created a range of work for the ballet company.

For further information about the Marblehead School of Ballet and the North Shore Civic Ballet, call 781-631-6262 or send an e-mail. Follow the MSB and the NSCB on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly known as Twitter) @MSB_ballet.