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Hawthorne Hotel Stay & Salem Experience Package | |
"Regatta" Painted Canvas by Jonathan the Painter | |
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Sought
Monday, September 30 | 11 AM
11 Center St. Gloucester
Please join us to celebrate the grand opening of Sought with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Nestled in the historic district of downtown Gloucester, Sought Interiors curates organic and refined spaces spanning from East to West Coast.
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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 - Bill Lane
Wednesday, September 25 | 4 - 6 PM
Emerson Inn, Rockport
Come see one of our favorite artists in their element as he paints and educates the public about his process. Enjoy a cash bar and free snacks while you watch his creation come to life.
Bill Lane is a painter who primarily uses watercolor to capture the beauty of natural light in his works. He owns a gallery in Chatham, MA and has won numerous awards, including Best in Show at Spring Bull Gallery in 2016. Make a Reservation
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Coastal Lecture: Nibbling on the Wild Landscape of the North Shore
Wednesday, September 25 | 6 - 7 PM
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
The North Shore is home to over 100 species of edible wild plants, many of which are more nutritious and/or flavorful than their cultivated counterparts. These include native species, like Shagbark Hickory and Beach Plum; non-native weeds, like Chicory and Burdock; and invasive species, like Autumn Olive and Japanese Knotweed. Join Russ Cohen, author of the book Wild Plants I Have Known…and Eaten, for a 60-minute presentation to learn about at least two dozen of the tastiest wild plant species the North Shore has to offer.
Learn More & Get Tickets
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September Speaker Series Manchester vs. the Trolley
Thursday, September 26 | 6 - 9 PM
First Parish Community Hall
Before the rise of the automobile, trolleys were a significant force in Massachusetts — but they were banned in Manchester. As the town embraced the summer resort industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it was electrified by the controversial proposed trolley. Matthew Swindell, Associate Director of the Manchester-by-the-Sea Museum, will delve into the issues and battle lines of this fascinating period, "one of the most trying periods of the town's history." Free and open to all. Learn More & Register
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Friends and Family Friday Night
Friday, September 27 | 5 - 8 PM
Gallery Number One, Rockport
Join Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco at Gallery Number One in Rockport for the first two “Friends and Family Friday” nights to celebrate FALL on Cape Ann during Essex Country National Heritage #SailsandTrails! The Gallery will hold extended evening hours from 5-8PM with beverages, appetizers, and added work from Cape Ann Designs authentic sea glass jewelry and hair accessories. Enjoy paintings & prints from Deb Schradieck and Audi Souza along with pottery and glass. Special promotions will be offered each week to give you a head start on your seasonal shopping.
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Choate Island Day
Saturday, September 28 | 10 AM - 3 PM
From Crane Beach
The annual Choate Island Day celebration hosted by The Trustees at The Crane Estate is coming up on Saturday, September 28th! With a ticket to this family-friendly event, you can access Choate Island, the crown jewel of the Crane Wildlife Refuge located behind Crane Beach in Essex Bay. Hop on the bus at Crane Beach, and then take the Essex River Cruises riverboat over to the island. Guided or self-guided tours allow you to explore the island and tour three historic buildings, with a kid's scavenger hunt, light refreshments, and history & wildlife stations and talks along the way. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy an adventure through beautiful coastal landscapes while learning about the past, present, and future of this special place. Learn More & Register Now
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Crow Fest 2023
Saturday, September 28 | 10 AM - 2 PM
Common Crow Natural Market
Meet your farmers and some local makers. Try some Crow Kitchen soup and samples along with food & beverage vendors. Enjoy live music and cider pressing. Bring the kids for pumpkin decorating and face painting with Art Haven. Free Basket Raffles
20% off groceries, vitamins, beauty and home goods
10% case discount on beer or wine
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A Quarryman's Tales & Tools
Saturday, September 28 | 10 - 11:30 AM
DCR’s Halibut Point State Park and Friends co-sponsor this one-of-a kind program! Fred Peterson shares quarrying tales and his vintage quarryman's tools. You will learn about the 150-year granite quarrying industry of yesteryear and about today’s use of granite!
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Camino Walk Stories
(BYO bag lunch)
Saturday, October 5 | 12 - 2 PM
Journey with Mark Murray-Brown as he shares a few pictures and stories from his recent Camino Walk. His trek took him across the Pyrenees Mountains to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. He met wonderful people, enjoyed delicious food, and witnessed beautiful scenery! He will also share a few “hick-ups,” lies, and truths—and a lot in between.
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Schooner Adventure Pancake Sail!
Last Sail of 2024
Sunday, September 29 | 11 AM - 2 PM
Schooner Adventure has a grand three hour morning sail planned for Sunday, September 29th at 11AM. Enjoy scrumptious pancakes, quiche, assorted fresh pastries, libations, beautiful harbor scenery and more! The public is invited to join in the revival of this classic Schooner Adventure tradition, Pancakes on Adventure! The perfect end to the sailing season. Ticket sale proceeds go towards the vessel's preservation efforts. Buy Tickets Now
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Annual Hoedown
Wednesday, October 2 |
Strongwater Farm, Tewksbury
Fundraising event supporting our Strongwater Farm's Programs. A Family Friendly event with live music, hayrides, games, local vendors.
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3rd Annual DockToberfest
Saturday, October 5 | 1 - 5 PM
Join Maritime Gloucester on the pier for the 3rd Annual DockToberfest with East Regiment Beer Co., Cape Ann Lanes & Laneside Pub and brews from Barewolf Brewing. Food from Trolley Dogs and GrillFriends. Your ticket includes your first beverage, additional beverages and all food available for purchase on site. Each of the breweries will be donating a portion of their sales to Maritime Gloucester. This event is 21+ only. Learn More
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Cape Ann Climate Future Film Festival
Saturday, October 5 | 2 - 5 PM
Gloucester Stage Company
The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation, TownGreen, and the Gloucester Stage Company are delighted to present details on our upcoming “Cape Ann Climate Future Film Festival.” A climate change film festival feels like a good way for these three organizations to unite for the first time, recognizing that we are all one in the face of heat, cold, heavy winds and rising seas. Learn More & Get Tickets
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Beauport Cruiselines Harvest Cruise
Saturday, October 5 | 5 - 8 PM
Saturday, October 19 | 5 - 8 PM
Join us this autumn to savor the tastes of fall on Cape Ann featuring a flavorful buffet including Herb Crusted Prime Rib, Maple Mustard Herb Panko Crusted Chicken, Butternut Squash Ravioli, & more! Sip on your favorite seasonal cocktail, soak in the stunning scenery, and dance away to live DJ entertainment by the 617 Event Group! Enjoy the autumn air from our outdoor upper deck, or experience the sweeping views from our indoor dining decks. Buy Tickets
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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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