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Coffee & Connections
Thursday, June 6 | 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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Cape Ann Community Foundation's Candlepins for a Cause
Thursday, June 6 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Cape Ann Lanes
Limited Tickets/Teams Remaining
The Cape Ann Community Foundation is excited to host its inaugural Candlepins for a Cause! Bring a team of bowlers to support the Foundation and participate in their grant awards presentations. Sign up with a team of six bowlers to fill a lane or sign up individually to be placed on a team. Register a Team Here | Download Flyer
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2024 Greater Cape Ann Small Business of the Year Award Celebratory Dinner
Join us on Thursday, June 13 from 5:00 - 8 PM as we honor our 2024 Small Business Award Winners! Get Your Tickets Today
Essex: Ramie Reader, Reader Electrical
Gloucester: The Ellis Family, Schooner Thomas E. Lannon
Ipswich: John Muldoon, The Local News
Manchester-by-the-Sea: Erika Bown, The Manchester Cricket
Rockport: Jack & Cathy Porter, Sandy Bay Service Center, Inc.
In addition, each recipient will have an individual community celebration. Please join us for the following receptions to share your congratulations with the winners. No registration is needed.
Manchester-by-the-Sea Reception: Tuesday, June 4 at Cala's Restaurant from 5 - 7 PM
Essex Reception: Wednesday, June 5 at Woodman's of Essex from 5 to 7 PM
Ipswich Reception: Friday, June 7 at Ipswich Ale Brewer's Table Restaurant from 4 - 6 PM
Rockport Reception: Monday, June 10 at Fish Shack Restaurant from 4 to 6 PM
Gloucester Reception: To be scheduled for the Fall (after Schooner Season)
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Multi-Chamber Networking Event
Wednesday, June 12 | 5 - 7 PM
Misselwood Events at Endicott College
We welcome you to join us for the annual multi-chamber networking event at the historic Misselwood estate, an oceanside venue, for an evening of networking with a beautiful view.
Participating Chambers this year include:
- Greater Beverly Chamber of Commerce
- Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
- Salem Chamber of Commerce
- Haverhill Chamber of Commerce
- Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce
Enjoy complimentary appetizers while you mix and mingle with Chamber affiliates, Endicott College, and Misselwood staff. A cash bar will be available. Complimentary parking is available.Register for Free Today
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Pride Events: May 31 - June 2 | |
For a Complete Listing of Pride Events and to learn more about individual events, please visit capeannpride.org/events | |
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Join us for a weekend (and beyond!) full of pride celebration, community, education, fun, and support for all LGBTQIA+ people and their allies. Let’s unite to honor love, equality, and diversity in greater Cape Ann and beyond.
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Flag Raisings
Friday, May 31
Saturday, June 1
Sunday, June 2
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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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An Evening with Melissa Hoffer
Wednesday, May 29 | 6 - 7 PM
Shalin Liu Performance Center
Join TownGreen in welcoming Melissa Hoffer, the Massachusetts Climate Chief to Cape Ann. We will learn about the latest initiatives and strategies the state is taking to combat climate change. This is a free, in-person event. Reserve Your Free Spot
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Vino & Vinyasa
Wednesday, May 29 | 6 - 8 PM
Misselwood Events at Endicott College
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Atlantic while sipping on some delicious vino on a beautiful summer evening. We have partnered with Yoga Sakti in Salem to provide a restorative one-hour yoga class. One glass of wine and cheese and crackers are included in the ticket price. Additional wine will be available for purchase. Please provide your own yoga mat.
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Live Music Block Party at Googans After Hours
Wednesday, May 29 | 6 - 9 PM
Essex, MA
Googans Galley is turning 2 years old and they're hosting a Block Party to celebrate! They will be jamming out with The Boondock Sinners, sipping on beer/wine, and a tastey BBQ menu. Lots of prizes, laughs and love. No reservation required, this is an open-house event. There will be a $5 per person music cover charge at the door. Come hungry! Dinner menu and dessert will be offered
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Video Content Mini Session
Thursday & Friday, May 30 & 31 | 9 AM - 5 PM
The Sassy Square, 122 Main St., Gloucester
Struggling with video content? This event is for you. Similar to how photographers host Autumn or Christmas mini-sessions, we host Video Mini Sessions for professionals.
How it works:
Book your session
Use our guide to plan what you're going to say
Show up on time and ready to record your message.
Pose for a new headshot.
We'll deliver your videos & Headshot in about 10 days
Learn More & Book Your Session
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Summers by the Sea: Masconomo Hotel & the Resort Era
Thursday, May 30 | 7 - 9 PM
First Parish Community Hall, MBTS
Kory Curcuru, producer & host at 1623 Studios, will be the featured speaker to kick off the summer exhibit — Summers by the Sea: Masconomo Hotel & the Resort Era.
Kory plans to discuss the resort-era movement and summer life in Manchester-by-the-Sea. He will also provide a look at the Booth family, proprietors of the majestic Masconomo Hotel, and share the history of Lexington Avenue, the area's fashionable shopping destination. Learn More
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Seaside Sustainability Coastal Cleanups
North Shore Garden Club Coastal Cleanup
Saturday, June 1 | 8:30 AM at Stage Fort Park
(Meet in front of the Visitors Center)
Rockport Middle School Community Coastal Cleanup
Saturday, June 1 | 1 PM at Front and Back Beaches, Rockport
(Meet at the Front Beach Restrooms)
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Music, Dance and Dreams-Arpeggione Ensemble
Saturday, June 1 | 5 - 6 PM
Manship Artists Residency
Join Arpeggione for a performance celebrating the creativity and expression in all of us. "Dreams and Dances" will take listeners of all ages on a journey through enchanted forests and countryside with music and dance. Arpeggione's musicians will be performing Beethoven's "Pastoral" Symphony and excerpts from Mendelssohn's "a Midsummer Night's Dream" on instruments from the early 19th century. NYC-based choreographer and dancer Julian Donahue will be joined by dancers Guilia Faria and Monica Lima to bring these dreams to life.
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Essex Vintage Base Ball
Sunday, June 2 | 11 Am - 4 PM
5 Little’s Ln, Newbury
Join Ipswich Ale Brewery for nineteenth-century style ballgames. Essex teams play using 1864 rules. At these fun & historically accurate games, gloves are not allowed, players pitch underhand and a ball caught on one bounce is an out. Grass field seating; bring blankets and lawn chairs. No reserved seating. Learn More
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Castle Hill Theatre: As You Like It by William Shakespeare
Wednesday, June 5 through Sunday, June 16
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
Castle Hill Productions presents Shakespeare’s As You Like It, a light-hearted comedy of love and disguise! Can Rosalind and Orlando find true love in spite of insurmountable obstacles?! Of course they can, but there will be silly twists and turns along the way. Join the band of noble exiles on a sojourn into the Forest of Arden, where the natural world brings healing and happiness to everybody. Learn More
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CELESONG: Lifting Voices Through Song & Storytelling
Friday, June 7 | 5:30 - 9:30 PM
Wellspring House
Join Wellspring for an intimate musical evening in the tradition of a Nashville-style songwriters’ round. They're bringing back their much-loved event and are delighted to announce their lineup featuring the immensely talented singer-songwriters Darrell Scott and Hayley Reardon. Throughout the night, you’ll have the opportunity to support Wellspring’s critical programs to bring housing, job training, education and career readiness to thousands of community members who are working with us to transform their futures. Learn More
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Danielle Miraglia and The Gloty Junkies
Friday, June 7 | 7:30 - 10 PM
Old Sloop Presents, First Congregational Church of Rockport
Danielle Miraglia and the Glory Junkies is led by Boston singer/songwriter-guitarist Danielle Miraglia (2020 Billboard Blues Charts, 2021 New England Music Awards Blues Artist of the Year). Their sound combines the blues rock vibe of The Rolling Stones and Janis Joplin with Danielle’s signature lyrical ability to explore human nature at its best and worst. Learn More
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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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