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Business After Hours at The Cut
Wednesday, April 17 | 5 - 7 PM
This promises to be a Business After Hours you do not want to miss! Join us at The Cut for complimentary appetizers, cash bar, and a door prize raffle. Sign Up Today
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Ribbon Cutting & Open House
M/N Contemporary Art Gallery
Saturday, April 20 | 3- 5 PM
20 Pleasant St., Gloucester
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting & Open House to help Vanessa Michalak and Rebecca Anne Nagle celebrate the grand opening of M/N Contemporary Art Gallery at 20 Pleasant St., in Gloucester.
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Grand Opening
Coastal Locals Artisans' Cooperative
Thursday, May 9 | 4 - 7 PM
2 Dock Square, Rockport
Five local artisans have joined forces to create Coastal Locals, an artisans' cooperative gallery and the newest shopping destination in Rockport!
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Swing into Spring 2024
Session 1: Monday, May 6
Session 2: Wednesday, May 8
Both sessions 9:30 - 11:30 AM
$65 members | $80 non-members
Registration Deadline is April 22
Join the Businesswomen of greater Cape Ann for the Second Annual Swing into Spring Golf Event at Sun ‘N Air Golf Center in Danvers. This event is great for those just learning the game of golf or seasoned golfers looking for a spring tune-up. Up to 12 women will be accepted each day. For the first hour, two instructors will help players understand the full swing, starting with grip, set up and stance. The short game (chipping and putting) will also be addressed. The second hour includes on-course playing instruction for up to 3-holes on the Sun ‘N Air practice course.
Register for Session 1
Register for Session 2
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2024 Spring Tourism Mixer
Tuesday, May 14 | 5 - 7 PM
Hammond Castle Museum
Attention All Hospitality & Tourism Related Businesses of Greater Cape Ann
Join us for our annual Greater Cape Ann Spring Tourism Mixer, as we gather at the spectacular Hammond Castle Museum in Gloucester to celebrate the 2024 season. It's time to mingle with your tourism community colleagues and share updates on plans for the coming year.
We will review the 2024 calendar and cross-promotional opportunities, discuss “soft season” plans, and cover other topics important to the future of tourism in greater Cape Ann. Be sure to bring promotional materials to share. Registration Now Open | Download Flyer
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Motif No. 1 Day
Saturday, May 18 | 9 AM - 5 PM
Downtown Rockport
Motif No. 1 Day, a beloved community event long cherished by residents and visitors as a celebration of Rockport's iconic fishing shack, returns for 2024! We invite you to join us on Saturday, May 18 (rain date May 19) for this all-day, family-friendly event in the beautiful coastal community of Rockport. Sponsor and vendor opportunities are available. Please contact Colleen for more information about participating.
Download Flyer
Download Sponsorship Form
Download Gallery Participation Form (Rockport Galleries Only - Free for Members)
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Learn to Paint Petrykivka Art
Wednesday, April 17 | 4 - 6 PM
$40 per person
Wellspring House, Gloucester
The people of the village of Petrykivka, Ukraine, decorate their living quarters, household belongings, and musical instruments with a style of ornamental painting that is characterized by fantastic flowers and other natural elements, based on careful observation of the local flora and fauna. Enjoy complimentary Ukrainian refreshments as artist Svitlana Rozghon provides instruction as well as the materials needed for you to make your own Petrykivka art. You will go home with a small wooden item with your own Petrykivka design! Registration is required.
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Discover the Power of Automation!
Wednesday, April 17 | 5 - 7 PM
1623 Studios, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester
Join Emily Games, Senior Operations Coordinator, for an exclusive 1623 Studios workshop on streamlining operations with Airtable, Zapier, and ChatGPT. Transform your workflow and embrace cutting-edge tools on April 17 at 5:30 PM. Get ready to automate and innovate!
Register Now | Sign Up for Free 1623 Membership
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Halibut Point State Park
"Explora"tion!!!-Halibut Point State Park -April School Vacation
Saturday, April 13 through Sunday, April 21
Featuring Quarrying History Self-Guide, Quarry Quest Treasure Hunts, and StoryWalk - Our Big Home
Spring Birding Walk - Symphony of Bird Song!
Sunday, April 21 | 8 - 10 AM
Stroll our seaside treasure with birding basics. Hear the symphony of spring bird songs! Watch for them in the fields, woodlands, and at the ocean's edges. Learn about their sounds, habits, and flight patterns. Enjoy extraordinary views. Bring your binoculars.
Earth Day with Live Vernal Pond Animals: Saturday, April 27 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM
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Navigating Health Care on Cape Ann
Saturday, April 13 | 1:30 - 3 PM
The Gloucester Meetinghouse
The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation proudly presents:Navigating Health Care on Cape Ann. Join us for a symposium addressing healthcare challenges on Cape Ann. The event is an interactive way for everyone in our community to learn more about how to access healthcare services in a variety of situations. Learn More
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Ipswich Ale Half Marathon
Saturday, April 20 | 8 AM - 12 PM
Don’t miss this popular half marathon on one of the prettiest courses you’ll ever run!
The Ipswich Ale Half Marathon starts and finishes at beautiful Crane Beach in Ipswich, MA. Runners climb up and around the spectacular Crane Estate in the first mile - “Storming the Castle!” - before heading west on Argilla Road past open farmland, picturesque salt marshes and classic New England stone walls. The course winds through scenic neighborhoods along the Ipswich River before runners turn around and head back to Argilla Road and the final four miles to the finish line. To celebrate your race back at the beach, enjoy traditional runner recovery food, fresh pizza, grilled hot dogs, and of course, two free Ipswich Ale beers! Sign Up Today
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The Honey Dewdrops at Old Sloop Presents with Erin Ash Sullivan
Saturday, April 20 | 7:30 - 10 PM
First Congregational Church of Rockport
Singer-songwriter duo The Honey Dewdrops returns to the Old Sloop Presents performing arts series. Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish of The Honey Dewdrops began touring in 2009 and have called the city of Baltimore home since 2014. With five albums and fourteen years of playing shows on the road, they continue to expand their experimental folk sound of electric and acoustic guitars, mandolin, and clawhammer banjo with tight vocal harmonies, while maintaining a commitment to deepening their understanding of the world through the lens of songwriting and music. Learn More and Buy Tickets
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Gloucester Zine Fest
Saturday, April 27 | 11 AM - 3 PM
Sawyer Free Library
20 & 21 Main Street
in celebration of the Library’s new zine collection, zine-making, and zine culture, promises a day filled with artistic expression, community engagement, and fun for all ages. Learn More
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Making Waves For the 2025 Sawyer Free at the Cut
Sunday, April 28 | 3 - 5 PM
Usher in summer early with an unforgettable fun afternoon of live music, beach games, and summer vibes for all ages. Headlining the afternoon will be "Moonraker," Gloucester's very own Mayor's band. Learn More
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Meetinghouse Makers Market
Saturday, April 27 | 11 AM - 4 PM
Ipswich Meetinghouse, 12 Meetinghouse Green
Join members of Local Colors Artists' Cooperative and others selling beautiful handcrafted items. The market is indoors at the top of town hill in Ipswich. Download Flyer
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Ipswich D-Day 80th Anniversary Fundraising Event
Featuring The Psychedelic Relics
Saturday, April 27 | 6 - 8 PM
The Psychedelic Relics will be live at True North Ale. This VFW Post 1093 and the Town of Ipswich fund-raising event is for a parade & block party commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
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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 2024 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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