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Ipswich Downtown Tuesdays
Last night at Ipswich Downtown Tuesdays was incredible! Hundreds enjoyed listening, mingling, and dancing with friends and family. Join us next Tuesday for music by the Wangari Fahari Trio from 6 to 8 PM
August Line Up
6: Wangari Fahari Trio
13: What Time Is It Mr. Fox
20: Picante Soul
27: The Far Out
Every Tuesday in July and August. Free to the public and fun for the whole family! Download Flyer to See Full Line Up
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TONIGHT!
Businesswomen's Committee Summer Mixer
Wednesday, July 31 | 5 - 7 PM
Boo-Bird, Manchester-by-the-Sea
The Greater Cape Ann Chamber's Businesswomen’s Committee invites you to meet and mingle with other Greater Cape Ann business professionals at Boo-Bird in lovely and historic downtown Manchester-by-the-Sea. Join us for a fun evening of networking with a cash bar and complimentary appetizers. There will be a brief facilitated networking game as well as a Business Card Swap and Door Prize drawing! Registration Required
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Coffee & Connections
Thursday, August 1 | 9 - 10 AM
Grab your favorite morning beverage and zoom in for our virtual Coffee & Connections. Join us to learn about other member businesses and let them know about your business and any upcoming events. This is a great way for new members to get acquainted with the Chamber family. Register Today
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Festival by the Sea & Sale by the Sea
Saturday, August 3 | 10 AM - 4 PM
Join us for a great day in Downtown Manchester-by-the-Sea. Browse the craft fair booths and downtown sidewalk sales while enjoying music in Masco Park, Town Hall Park, and 7 Summer Street. Take the hassle out of parking by using the FREE SHUTTLE between the Manchester-Essex High School and several downtown stops. In addition to shopping galore, there will be fun for the kids (face painting & reptiles), several food options, and a beer garden for the adults.
See Full Details Here | Follow on Facebook
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Join us for the Second Main Street Block Party of 2024!
Saturday, August 10 | 6 - 10 PM
Once again, we have a full house of non-profits and businesses, 3 Music Stages, Face Painting, Picasso's Ballonatik, and "Reptile Fun!"
Enjoy street performances by Kilted Colin and the much-loved Cape Ann Dancers.
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43rd Annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival
Saturday & Sunday, August 17 & 18
Stage Fort Park, Gloucester
This vibrant seaside festival features over 200 juried booths of exceptional arts, crafts,
specialty foods, authors, musicians, food trucks, antique cars, craft demonstrations and more!. Discover exceptional arts, crafts, foods, authors, and musicians—there’s a handmade treasure for everyone! Learn More
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2nd Annual Blackburn Brew Fest Advance Ticket Sales Open
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Blackburn Brew Fest Tickets Now on Sale
Saturday, September 21 | 1 - 5 PM
$50 per Person in Advance ($60 at the Door) | $10 Designated Driver Ticket
Experience one of the best views on Cape Ann with a cold beer in your hand this September. Located next to the beach on the historic Stage Fort Park in Gloucester, sample hundreds of beers, ciders, and meads brewed by over 30 Commonwealth breweries. Benefiting the Cape Ann Community Foundation, Buy Your Ticket Now
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Please Check the Full Community Calendar for All Member Event Listings
Please Note: It is that time of year when the calendar is getting very busy and the listing of events in this section can only extend out a week or so, We will try to get as many events listed as possible, depending on the number of events for the week.
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Artist Demonstration: John Caggiano
Wednesday, July 31 | 4 - 6 PM
The Emerson Inn, Rockport
Come see one of our local artists in his element as he paints and educates the public about his process.John Caggiano is a painter who specializes in bright and colorful "impressionistic-realism". In addition to a brush, he uses a palate knife to bring life to his work. He has had a studio on Bearskin Neck since 1981, and has been featured in local print, as well as television, and radio.
Bring a friend and your appetite, as the Parlor Bar will be open to the public. Make a Reservation Now
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Woodmans Food Truck Wednesday TONIGHT
Food: 5 to 8 PM
Music: 6 - 8 PM
Come enjoy food from Woodman's Food Truck Test Kitchen and Live Music at the Salt Marsh Tent tonight and on Wednesday nights in August!
Wed July 31: Mark Femino
Wed, August 7: Mark Femino
Wed. August 14: Ryan McKenzie
Wed. August 21: Ryan McKenzie
Wed. August 28: Curtis McDonald
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Vino & Vinyasa
Wednesday, July 31 | 6 - 8 PM
Misselwood at Endicott College
We have partnered with Dark Star Yoga in Salem to provide a restorative one-hour yoga class. One glass of wine and cheese and crackers are included in the ticket price. Please provide your own yoga mat. Buy Tickets
Misselwood Wedding Show
Wednesday, August 7 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Come and meet a variety of vendors while viewing Misselwood's gorgeous property on Boston's North Shore. Sip on prosecco and sample many of Vinwood Catering's delicious offerings. Taste cakes and desserts, meet with florists, photographers, DJs and many more as you plan your big day. Raffle and cash bar as well!
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Beauport Cruiselines: Sunset Dinner Cruises
Thursday, August 1 | 6 - 9 PM - Tickets
Saturday, August 3 | 6 - 9 PM - Tickets
Thursday, August 8 | 6 - 9 PM - Tickets
Saturday, August 9 | 6 - 9 PM - Tickets
Chase the sunsets with us aboard Beauport Cruiselines! Soak in the stunning scenery that Cape Ann has to offer, enjoy delicious dinner buffet, enjoy live DJ entertainment, and sip on your favorite handcrafted cocktails.
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Friends of the Library ONE DAY Used Book Sale
Saturday, August 3 | 9 AM - 4 PM
Manchester Public Library
This eagerly awaited event will feature thousands of books spanning various genres, all generously donated from residents over the past year. Whether you're a fiction fanatic, a history buff, or searching for children's classics, there will be something for everyone. Pricing is set at $2 per paperback or 3 for $5, and $4 per hardcover or 3 for $10.
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Roaring Twenties Lawn Party
Saturday, August 3 | 2- 8 PM
Sunday, August 4 | 2 - 8 PM
Don’t miss the event of the summer! Come for an afternoon of roaring twenties fun at our historic seaside estate. You’ll find 1920s and 30s jazz on 2 stages, antique autos, a vintage fair, flappers and dandies, suffragists, and contests. Explore the formal gardens, learn about the social inequities of the 1920s, take a dance lesson, and enjoy a drink at the Bootlegger’s Garden featuring Mill River Winery, 1634 Meadery, and True North Ales.Buy Tickets
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Day of Dance - MAGMA
Sunday, August 4 | 9 AM - 4 PM
11 Pleasant St. Glouceser
Oh yeah, Day of Dance is looking HOT for 2024! Join Jeannette Neill, Jim Viera, Sue Murray, Sarah Slifer Swift, and Laura Dow for an amazing day. Group pricing and a la carte options available. Sign Up
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Cedric & Alysia: Movie Premier on the Seaside Lawn at Hammond Castle Museum
Sunday, August 4 | 8 - 9:30 PM
Experience the Epic Tale of Love and Loyalty: Cedric and Alysia. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we unveil this deeply thrilling and romantic adventure. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking authenticity of Cedric and Alysia, partially filmed on location, both inside the Castle and on the majestic Castle grounds. Feel the history and grandeur come alive, as the stunning backdrop adds depth and realism to this heart-wrenching tale. Buy Tickets
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Gloucester Reads
Group Discussions
Tuesday, August 6: 7 PM - 9 PM at Manship Artist Residences @ Lanesville Community Center
Thursday, August 8: 3 PM - 5 PM at St. John Episcopal Church
Monday, August 12: 6 PM - 8 PM at Gloucester Writers Center
Thursday, August 22: 5 PM - 7 PM at Gloucester UU Church
Learn More
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50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
Wednesday, August 7 | 9 AM -12 PM
Sawyer Free Library - Online via ZOOM
FREE Online Library 50+ Job Seeking Networking Group hosted by the Sawter Free Library.
For people 50 and older looking for a new job/career direction. Learn skills and strategies to create a new job search tool kit.
1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month through December.
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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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LAST CHANCE!
Rockport Rotary Annual Lobster Raffle
Drawing on Thursday, August 1
Raffle Tickets Available for Purchase at the Chamber Office
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SAVE THE DATE
Gloucester Rotary Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, August 17
Stage Fort Park
Tickets Available at the Chamber Office
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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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