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39th Annual Essex ClamFest and Arts and Crafts Festival
Saturday, October 26 | 11 AM - 4 PM | Shepard Memorial Park
(Rain Location: Essex Elementary School)
Join us for the 39th Annual Essex ClamFest and Arts & Crafts Festival, from 11 am to 4 pm in Shepard Memorial Park in Essex. Come taste Cape Ann’s finest chowders from Noon to 1 pm and vote for your favorite! (Tasting only while supplies last!) Although the highlight of the day is the Chowder Tasting Competition, there is also a great variety of activities, including arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment and plenty of food vendors on-site! Click for More Details
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$25K Game Tickets Available for Purchase
The $25K Game tickets are in the house and ready for sale! There are 12 chances to win with a total of $25,000 being given away. Cost is $100 per ticket, with a limit of 500 tickets being sold.
The event will feature a Costume Contest again this year and will be live-streamed by Streamography for those unable to attend.
Tickets may be purchased online, by calling us at 978-283-1601, or visiting the Chamber office.
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Sample This
Thursday, October 17 | 4 PM
123 Main Street. Gloucester
You are invited to a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the new location of Sample This!
Join us to celebrate and explore their new space.
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The Rockport House
Tuesday, October 22 | 4 - 7 PM
17 Pleasant St., Rockport
RSVP Required by October 11th
You are cordially invited to celebrate the opening of The Rockport House. Please join us to celebrate their opening and mark the occasion with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 4:30 PM. Open House & Reception to follow until 7 PM.
See the grand revival of the 1890’s Victorian manor meticulously renovated with a careful blend of vintage charm and contemporary luxury.
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SAVE THE DATE
Businesswomen's 2024 Fall Event
Wednesday, November 6 | 3 - 5:30 PM | Beauport Hotel
Registration @ 3 PM | Buffet @ 3 - 4:30 PM | Speaker @ 4:30 - 5:30 PM
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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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The 15th Annual Flying Horse Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit
October 10 - December 1
Pingree School, Hamilton
Cape Ann COSMOS invites you to experience the 15th annual Flying Horse Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit opening tomorrow. More than 50 temporary works are on display in addition to the 20 pieces in the permanent collection of Pingree School. The exhibit will continue through Thanksgiving weekend.
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Halibut Point State Park
Camino Walk Stories
(BYO bag lunch)
Thursday, October 10 | 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.
Birding Basics Walk
Sunday, October 20 | 8 - 10 AM
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Ipswich Illumination
Friday & Saturday | October 11 & 12 | October 25 & 26
The Town and people of Ipswich, Massachusetts are proud to present Ipswich Illumination 2024, a celebration of beauty & community. Now in its 15th year, Ipswich Illumination features a collection of interactive art installations, live music, poetry, projection, bonfires, and more along the Ipswich River. Learn More
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Rockport Second Saturdays ArtWalk
Saturday, October 12 | 5 - 8 PM
The artists and galleries of Rockport invite you to Second Saturdays ArtWalk. A wide range of artwork, including painting, printmaking, photography, pottery, and sculpture, will be on view.
Meet the artists, sip, shop, and stroll around enjoying the seaside ambience. The event's website at rockportartists.com has an interactive map where visitors can find information and the location of each of the -participating galleries.
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Annisquam Arts & Crafts Show
Saturday & Sunday | October 12 & 13 | 10 AM - 5 PM
Annisquam Village Hall, 36 Leonard Street, Gloucester
Celebrating its 40th year, this curated show and sale is known for the high quality of the art and the friendly atmosphere created by the all-volunteer staff of local residents. The show presents one-of-a-kind works by 35+ talented artisans from across Cape Ann and beyond. Collectors have the opportunity to acquire works of art directly from the artists who created them. Learn More
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Swedish Pancake Breakfast 2024
Sunday, October 13 | 8 - 11 AM
Spiran Lodge, Rockport
A Swedish Pancake Breakfast will be held at Spiran Lodge, Rockport, at the corner of Broadway and School St. There will be Swedish Pancakes, Sausages, Fruit Cup, Juice & Coffee. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Nisu and other Nordic baked goods will be available.
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4th Annual Magtoberfest Fall Market: Cape Ann Makers Market
Sunday, October 13 | 11 AM - 5 PM
Magnolia Library & Community Center
1 Lexington Avenue, Gloucester
Cape Ann Makers Market, in partnership with the Magnolia Library and Community Center will be hosting its 4th Annual MAGTOBERFEST Market as part of the Lexington Avenue block party. Jump start the holiday shopping at Cape Ann Makers Market located inside the library’s community room. The MAGTOBERFEST Market will feature 24 local artisans, crafters and makers, showcasing handcrafted jewelry, pottery, printing, painting, photography, woodworking, stained glass, fiber arts, handcrafted salts, body care and much more. Then take a stroll all along Lexington Ave and enjoy the classic car display, live music performances, a great line up of local food trucks, beer garden, and other fun activities! Learn More
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Hallow-Marini Party
Monday, October 14, | 12 PM - 3 PM (Indigenous People's Day)
Saturday & Sunday, October 25 & 26 | 12 - 3 PM
Families will find Halloween fun at Marini Farm in Ipswich! By popular demand, we are hosting another kid's Halloween event! We welcome everyone to join in on the fun and dress up. There will be a DJ, a Dance Party with Characters, and a Trick or Treat Hunt! Includes Admission the Maze Park Play Area. Learn More & Buy Tickets
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Coastal Lecture: Salt Marsh Restoration and Coastal Resilience at The Trustees
Thursday, October 15 | 6 - 7:30 PM
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
Sea level rise threatens the viability of coastal habitats in Massachusetts and throughout the region. Projections indicate that many salt marshes will lose much of their high marsh habitat or worse, possibly convert to open water in the coming decades. In this presentation, Trustees Coastal Project Manager Alejandra Narváez, will discuss how restoration efforts can help improve the resilience of this critical habitat. Alejandra will discuss results from completed restoration work and share details on The Trustees’ ongoing salt marsh restoration efforts in the Great Marsh, along with further resilience work underway in other areas of the state. Learn More & Buy Tickets
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Artist Demonstration: Scott Tubby
Wednesday, October 16 | 4 - 6 PM
The Emerson Inn
Come see one of our local artists 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.Scott Tubby has been making art full-time for 45 years. He started his artistic career as a ceramic artist but returned to art school in 1998 and now works in two mediums – oil paint and clay. Learn More | Make Reservations for the Parlor Bar
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Understanding Trans Identities and Advocating for Trans Justice
Saturday. October 19 | 10 AM - 12 PM
Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church
The current political moment is a dangerous and terrifying one for trans people and their loved ones, as harmful anti-trans rhetoric and legislation escalate across the country. Come expand your understanding of what it means to be trans and nonbinary, learn how to tell fact from fiction, and find out how to help create safety for trans people and their families in this moment. No matter who you are or how much or how little you know about gender diversity, this interactive and informative workshop will expand your mind, open your heart, and give all who attend the tools needed to deepen welcoming and care for people of all genders in all communities.
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Beauport Cruiselines Harvest Cruise
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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50's/60's Sock Hop Rock 'n Roll Dance Party
Saturday, October 19 | 7 - 10 PM
Byfield Community Arts Center, 7 Central Street, Byfield
50's/60's Sock Hop Rock 'n Roll Dance Party featuring live music from The Gemstones. The Gemstones are a youthful 5-piece retro-rock band of brothers specializing in a mix of nostalgic originals and hits from America's decade; rockabilly, blues, country & rock 'n roll of the 1950's! They bring a new energy to unforgettable songs by legendary artists like Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly & Johnny Cash. 50's attire is optional
Net proceeds support the Ipswich-Rowley Rotary Charitable Trust (we will also be collecting socks to be donated to a local shelter) Download Flyer | Buy Tickets
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Ode to Toad presents Amy Rose, Principal of Rockport Middle/High School
Saturday, October 19 | 2 - 3:45 PM
Rockport Public Library
Amy will share her philosophy of leadership and community, and discuss her two books, Lead with Purpose. Lead with Love. and The Fear-Inspired Leader. She will talk about how to set encouraging examples, and reveal why cultivating true connection to the ones you serve produces the best outcomes. By sharing her own stories, she illuminates how to build strong relationships with people based on the idea that great leadership is born from a "them" (not a "you") mentality. After the discussion, Amy's books will be available for sale (and she'll sign them for attendees, too).
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The Terror of Abbadia Mare:
Inspired by the Pen of John Hays Hammond Jr. at Hammond Castle Museum
October 21, 22, 23 & 25
Performance Run Every 15 Minutes
As you travel through the castle’s darkened corridors and rooms, you’ll encounter some of the most peculiar guests ever assembled. Are they members of a secret society, social and Hollywood royalty, or leaders straddling the boundaries of science and the occult? These mysterious figures have converged at Hammond Castle for a reason, and you’re about to find out why. This unique promenade theater performance will transport you through time and space. You’ll step into different rooms and meet a captivating cast of characters. Learn More | Buy Tickets
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Improbable Places Poetry Tour 2024
Tuesday, October 22 | 6:30 - 9 PM
Beverly Airport Hangar
The Beverly Regional Airport will host a night of poetry as part of The Improbable Places Poetry Tour. The tour is the brainchild of Montserrat College of Art Writing Studio Director and poet Colleen Michaels. The Improbable Places Poetry Tour is Montserrat College of Art’s way of bringing together poets and enthusiastic listeners to celebrate the power of poetry and community. At each tour stop a new venue and theme is selected. Learn More
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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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