This month we have two options to join us for coffee! For the first time since 2019, we are bringing back In-Person Coffee & Connections, but we will still hold our virtual C&C too! Either way, it is a great way to connect with other members for a bit of early-morning networking. | |
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Ribbon Cutting
Angelica Seafooods Grand Opening of Retail Market
Friday. September 13 | 4 PM
52 Rear Commercial Street Gloucester
Please join us as we help Dave and Joe Marciano and their crew of Angelica Seafoods celebrate the grand opening of their first retail market. The celebration begins at 4:00 PM and we plan to cut the ribbon to make it official at 4:15 PM. Their festivities will continue on Saturday, September 14th from 1-5 PM with a Grand Celebration including live music, face painting, snacks, and more!
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Business After Hours
The Residence at Riverbend
Wednesday, September 18 | 5 - 7 PM
County Road, Ipswich
Join us and fellow chamber members at The Residence at Riverbend for our September Business After Hours. Tour the stunning Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care community, where they put a premium on service and hospitality while providing a wealth of amenities to make life easy and enjoyable for your senior family members. Network over delicious appetizers, a cash donation beer & wine bar (to benefit the Alzheimer's Association), guided tours of the common area, and enter a raffle to win a door prize! Register Today
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BWC Main Street Meet-Up
Friday, September 20 | 11 AM - 7 PM
LAST CALL FOR BUSINESS PARTICIPATION REGISTRATION
Attention Gloucester Main Street Area Business Owners!
The Businesswomen’s Committee of the Greater Cape Ann Chamber invites you to participate in our second annual Main Street Meet-Up. We hope to introduce many new shoppers and networkers to your products and services! It’s a great way to promote your business and introduce yourself to new patrons. This year promises to be even better, with expanded hours so shoppers can explore Main Street at their leisure. Participation is open to all business owners. Free for Chamber members and $25 for non-members.Download the Business Registration Form to Sign Up
Attention Shoppers! Register and purchase your Passport & Raffle Tickets today at bit.ly/Main-Street-Meet-Up (advance purchase price of $15 for Chamber members and $25 for non-members). Passports may also be purchased at Shore Nutrition on the day of the event ($25 fee). A Passport is required to participate in the individual raffles being offered by all participating businesses (a $20 to $25 value per raffle item). Passports will be available for pick up starting on September 16th at the Chamber office or at Shore Nutrition the day of the event. Register to Reserve Your Passport Today
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37th Annual Love Greater Cape Ann Fundraising Auction
Thursday, September 26 | 5 PM
Cruiseport Gloucester
$75 per person | $700 for a table of 10
Show your Love for Greater Cape Ann by attending our 37th Annual Auction during the last week of September. Share the fun, get a group together, and save even more by purchasing a full table!
Returning this year as host for the evening is auctioneer extraordinaire Rick Doucette, who will be sure to keep things lively! Don't miss out on your chance to bid and be part of this fun night including Silent and Live Auctions, a Fund the Future Paddle Raise, and the Heads & Tails Game.
We are also accepting donations for inclusion in the Silent Auction!
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Blackburn Brew Fest Tickets Now on Sale | Save $10
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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Upcoming Community Meetings
Empowering Essex: Wednesday, September 11, 5 - 7 PM @ Riversbend – 35 Dodge St, Essex. Download Flyer
Listening Sessions: Please RSVP to colleen@capeannchamber.com
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Rockport: Tuesday, September 10, 5:30 - 6:30 PM @ Rockport Art Association and Museum – 12 Main St, Rockport
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Manchester-by-the-Sea: Friday, September 13, 9 -10 AM @ Manchester by the Sea Museum – 10 Union St, Manchester
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Ipswich: Tuesday, September 24, 10 - 11 AM @ Edward Jones – 55 Market St, Suite 102, Ipswich
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Casting Call: The Terror of Abbadia Mare at Hammond Castle Museum
Friday, September 6 | 4 - 7 PM
Monday, September 9 | 4 - 7 PM
This October, the Hammond Castle Museum will present, "The Terror of Abbadia Mare" a new performance based on founder, John Hays Hammond, Jr's original, horror stories. This room-to-room theatrical performance weaves some of the original members of the Hammond household into the stories. Hammond's writing style is reminiscent of the 1920s Weird Tale and the 1950s Pulp Fiction and offers a unique blend of supernatural intrigue and kitschy charm. Click Here to See Available Roles
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Doggie Maze Days
Saturday, September 7 | 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday, September 8 | 10 AM - 6 PM
Marini Farm Corn Maze, Ipswich
Bring your canine companion and get lost in the Corn Maze! A portion of every admission goes to cover food and medical expenses for animals of all types in the care of The Ipswich Humane Group. You and your pooch can enjoy 7 acres if twisting paths through the corn maze. All dogs must be leashed at all times. Owners must clean up after their dogs. $18.99 for ages 3+ (adults & children). Includes admission to the Maze Park Play Area. Buy Tickets
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Michele O'Neil Solo Show
Saturday, September 7 through Thursday, September 26
Rockport Art Association & Museum
Contemporary artist Michele O’Neil resides on the coast of Cape Ann. She has been working with watercolor and oil paints for almost two decades, expressing a love for the landscape of her home and abroad. This reverence for her surroundings brings her canvas and brushes “en plein air” allowing the energy of the experience to lead her creative process. Learn More About Michele
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Booze, Brews, & Books!
Sunday, September 8 | 1 - 4 PM
Ipswich Ale Brewrs Table
Hey there bookworms and brew enthusiasts! Sip, shop, and get cozy on a Sunday afternoon at the Brewer's Table! On Sunday, September 8th from 1 PM - 4 PM, Join us in supporting Paper & String Books, a local, women-owned, and independent bookstore from Hamilton. Explore their amazing selection of literature while enjoying a pint of your favorite brew. Free Admission - Fun for all ages! Must be 21(+) with proof of I.D. to purchase alcohol.
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The Open Door Fashion Show
Sunday, September 8 | 7 PM
The Cut, Gloucester
It's Hunger Action Month (September)! It's fashion week! It's time to help connect our neighbors to good, healthy food.
Recognize Hunger Action Month at the Second Glance, Thrift Store of The Open Door, Fashion Show on Sunday Sept. 8. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Funds raised will support local hunger-relief programs of The Open Door. Buy Tickets
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The 9th Annual Great Gloucester GrowDown
Thursday, September 12 | 6 - 9 PM
Oak to Ember, Gloucester
Backyard Growers invites you to celebrate another great growing season at the 9th Annual Great Gloucester GrowDown. Hear stories of Backyard Growers' impact, connect with others over the joy of growing food in our community, and enjoy delicious, farm-fresh food and drinks at Oak to Ember. This event includes live entertainment and a fund-a-need auction to support Backyard Growers' work.
Buy Tickets or Make a Donation
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MAGMA Fundraiser
Thursday, September 12 | 6:30 - 10 PM
The Cut, Gloucester
Come celebrate MAGMA with a special fundraiser performance, featuring work performed by students in the adult dance program. Choreography by Sarah Slifer Swift, Carey McKinley, Dawn Pratson, Sophia Dunzelman, Laura Dow, and Myles Kercher.
Proceeds go to supporting performing artists presenting work at MAGMA, and need-based scholarships for youth dance classes. Learn More
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Firebird Pops Orchestra: Gershwin & All That Jazz
Friday, September 13 | 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Hammond Castle Museum
Join Brendan J. Kenney and the Firebird Pops for "Gershwin & All That Jazz" in the magnificent Great Hall of Hammond Castle! Experience the lively string and brass ensembles as they bring Gershwin classics to life, including themes from favorites like "I’ve Got Rhythm" and "Rhapsody in Blue"—right in the very hall where Gershwin himself once performed. Enjoy an evening filled with Broadway and jazz standards from the Gershwins and other beloved composers, sure to have you tapping your toes long after the final note. Buy Tickets
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Cassie Doyon - Mosaics 101
Saturday, September 14 | 9:30 - 3:30
Rockport Art Association & Museum
In this introductory workshop, students will learn about the tools, materials, and techniques to create a mosaic of their own. Discover the process of andamento, creating flow with mosaic materials to depict line, form, light, and shadow. All skill levels are welcome. Space is limited. All materials will be provided including a substrate, adhesive, mosaic material, and tools. Register for Workshop
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Second Saturday's Art Walk
Saturday, September 14 | 5 - 8 PM
Downtown Rockport
A wide range of artwork, including painting, printmaking, photography, pottery, and sculpture, will be on view. In addition, Rockport Art Association & Museum will be extending their normal hours to 8 PM for the ArtWalk evenings. Meet the artists, sip, shop, and stroll around enjoying the seaside ambience.
View an interactive map where visitors can find information and the location of each of the -participating galleries.
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Beginner Yoga Workshop
Sunday, September 15 | 9 AM - 12 PM
Treetop Yoga
Curious about yoga? Wanting to join a class but feel intimidated? Coming back to your mat and would like a refresher? This workshop is for you! Join Sharon Esker to learn the foundations of a yoga practice. You can expect to learn the names and shapes of basic postures, how to use props, breathing techniques, and the format of a vinyasa yoga class so you can feel comfortable on your mat and in the studio. Sharon teaches with great compassion and a sense of humor, balancing joy with deep knowledge of movement, breath, and philosophy rooted this ancient practice. Register Now
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Beauport Cruiselines 10 Year Diamond Anniversary Cruise
Sunday, September 15 | 6 - 9 PM
Mark your calendars - Beauport Cruiselines is celebrating 10 amazing years! Celebrate with us as we toast to this remarkable milestone - one whole decade of creating unforgettable memories along the Gloucester Harbor.
Aboard our can’t-miss Diamond Anniversary Cruise, we will raise our glasses for a complimentary champagne toast, savor an exquisite selection of hors d’oeuvres, followed by an extravagant dinner buffet. Learn More & 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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