Coffee & Connections
Thursday, December 7 | 9 - 10 AM
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Please join us next Thursday at 9 AM for our virtual Coffee & Connections. For new & prospective members, this is the perfect opportunity to introduce your business and meet other members and Chamber staff. For veteran members, it is a great way to let new members learn about your business and talk about anything new and exciting in the works for you. So grab a cup of your favorite morning beverage and Zoom in from your home or office for an informal "Get to Know My Business" networking session. Also, if you know someone who would enjoy learning more about the Chamber, please invite them to attend! Register Now
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Menorah Lightings
The Public Menorah celebrates Jewish tradition, culture, and pride.
(Did we miss any? Let us know!)
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Tree Lightings & Programs
Gloucester Lobster Trap Tree: Saturday, December 9 @ 4:30 PM at Solomon Jacobs Park
BankGloucester: Care Dimensions Tree of Lights. Monday, December 11 @ 5 PM
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Gloucester Ladies Night
Thursday, December 7 | 10 AM - 8 PM
Celebrate 50 years of Ladies Nights with Gloucester’s Downtown. 1973 was the year the Ladies Night all day promotion was conceived! Now celebrating its 50th anniversary as a downtown holiday event with stores open late, many merchants offering special discounts. This year, the Honky Tonk Women will be performing holiday songs while strolling up and down Main Street. Look for some big band sounds also serenading shoppers. See More Details
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Rocky Neck Holiday Trek
Saturday, December 9
From vibrant paintings and sculptures to intricate ceramics and handcrafted jewelry, the Rocky Neck Holiday Trek offers a diverse array of one-of-a-kind treasures perfect for last-minute Christmas gifts. Whether you’re seeking a thoughtful present or treating yourself, the Holiday Trek invites you to discover the joy of locally crafted gifts amidst the creative energy of the Rocky Neck Art Colony.
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Yul Fest at Spiran Lodge
December 9 | 9 AM - 1 PM
Broadway & School Streets, Rockport
Join in the festivities at the annual Jul Fest Scandinavian Christmas Fair at Spiran Lodge. St. Lucia Festival, Lunch, Baked Goods, Nisu, Meats, Cheeses, Greens, Gifts & Linens will be available for sale.
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Deck the Docks
Saturday, December 9 | 10 AM - 6 PM
Maritime Gloucester
10 AM - 4 PM: Museum store open
10 AM - 12 PM: Crafts & Activities in the classroom for young children
1:30 PM: Story time
4 - 6 PM: Art Haven art
Cocoa and cookies before and after the tree lighting on our pier.
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Jingle Bell Walk
Saturday, December 9 | 11 AM - 1 PM
Ipswich Town Wharf &
Ipswich Town Hall
Join the Ipswich Interact Club for a day of holiday festivities and cheer! Greet Santa as he arrives at the Ipswich Town Wharf. Then "Jingle Bell Walk” to the Ipswich Town Hall for more activities. See Full Description of Event
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Ipswich Downtown Holiday Stroll
Saturday, December 9 | 1 - 5 PM
Visit local retailers and businesses in Ipswich for the Downtown Holiday Stroll. Enjoy small business hospitality throughout the afternoon. Ipswich Middle School Carolers will entertain shoppers from 1 to 2:30 PM.
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Cynthia Curtis Customer Appreciation Pottery Sale
Saturday, December 9 | 11 AM - 4PM
80 Pigeon Hill St., Rockport
Cynthia Curtis Pottery invites you to the Annual Holiday Pottery Show and Sale. Celebrating her 29th year as a ceramicist and teacher, Cynthia once again opens her gallery and studio for a festive holiday sale filled with an array of beautiful stoneware pottery ideal for gift giving. The peaceful pottery nestled in the woods near magnificent quarries and colorful Atlantic coastline is home to Cynthia’s work and has been shared with over 1,300 students. Learn More
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24th Annual "Celebrating our Customers"
Saturday, December 9 | 11 AM - 6 PM
Pauline's Gifts, Essex Ave.
24th Annual “Celebration of our Customers” as a Thank-you for Supporting my Small Business. Refreshments and Specials All Day!
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Ken Riaf at Side Street Gallery
Saturday, December 9 | 1 - 4 PM
Rocky Neck, Gloucester
Join Side Street Gallery for an artist reception at the Side Street Gallery to celebrate the work of Ken Riaf, an ex-commercial fisherman who practices law in Gloucester. He is an artist, teacher and playwright in his spare time. His mixed media boxes contain found objects re-assembled into unusual, amusing and intriguing vignettes. Learn More
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Sculptural Planters by Chris Williams
Sculpture Dedication for Gloucester’s 400th
Saturday, December 9 | 3 - 4 PM
Fishermen’s Memorial, Stacy Boulevard
Spearheaded by Generous Gardeners, four sculptural planters created by nationally renowned Essex sculptor, Chris Williams, will grace the Fishermen’s Memorial on Stacy Boulevard in Gloucester, MA. 2023 marks the 400th birthday of this fishing community. These “Fishnets” hold the treasures of the sea, capturing a moment of “A day in the life of the Gloucester fisherman.” See the Project Photos Here
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2nd Annual Essex Shop Hop
Thursday, December 14 | 4 - 8 PM
Essex will be hopping with holiday cheer that lasts into the evening during the 2nd Annual Holiday Shop Hop! Join them for fun finds, friends, festive cheer, sips and snacks and salty small town spirit! Dine, shop and discover extraordinary gifts for everyone on your list!
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Whiskey Pairing Dinner: Old Elk Edition
Thursday, December 14 | 6 - 9 PM
1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar
This four-course intimate dining experience will feature our Chef's wild game creations paired with a different varietal of Old Elk Bourbon.
1st Course: Roasted Rabbit Consommé, Old Elk Wheated Bourbon.
2nd Course: Bacon-Wrapped Elk Back Strap, Old Elk Straight Rye.
3rd Course: Grilled Bison Rib Eye, Old Elk Double Wheat Whiskey.
4th Course: Dark Chocolate Cake, Nooku Bourbon Cream.
Reserve Your Spot Now
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Captain's Courageous Film Screening
Friday, December 15 | 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Gloucester Stage Company
The legendary 1937 film based on Rudyard Kipling’s 1897 novel, Captains Courageous, comes to Gloucester Stage December 15th. The movie, primarily filmed in Gloucester, centers around a Portuguese fisherman who rescues the son of a railway tycoon after the boy fell overboard from an ocean liner. Free to Attend but Registration is Required
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Three Sisters Fall Market
Saturday, December 16 | 10 AM - 1 PM
Join us for our wonderful fall markets at Three Sisters in Ipswich! Every other Saturday in November & December, shop our fall veggies for both holiday feasts & everyday meals. HIP/SNAP & EBT gladly accepted: all are welcome!
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Looking for more exposure for your business or special promotion? We offer several opportunities for advertising in Soundings.
For details, please download the Advertising Contract or contact Cindy.
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We extend a big thank you to our supporting sponsors!
If you are interested in promoting with the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and sponsoring this newsletter, please contact Steve Buckley at steve@capeannchamber.com
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