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June 20, 2024

Chamber Events

Announcement: Due to the Fourth of July holiday, there will be no Coffee & Connections in July.

We will resume our virtual networking sessions on Thursday, August 1.

Ipswich Downtown Tuesdays Kicks Off on July 2



Enjoy live music and dancing on the riverwalk in downtown Ipswich every Tuesday in July and August. Free to the public and fun for the whole family!


July Line Up

2: Sweet Soul Sounds

9: Deep Blue

16: Orville Giddings Band

23: Dead to the Core

30: Jambalaya Horns


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Young Professionals Sunset Sail Aboard the Schooner Thomas E. Lannon

Thursday, July 18 | 6:15 - 8 PM

Gloucester House Pier

$10 for Chamber Members | $20 for Non-members


Calling all young professionals! Join the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce's Next Gen Young Professionals committee aboard the Thomas E. Lannon for a sunset sail around picturesque Gloucester Harbor. Mingle with like-minded individuals, share ideas, and forge new connections in a unique and inspiring setting. Light refreshments will be served on board along with a cash bar. We look forward to welcoming you on deck! View Details & Register Now

SAVE THE DATES

Gloucester Main Street Block Party

Saturday, July 13 | 6 - 10 PM

Non-Profit Participant Application

Business After Hours Multi-Chamber Networking at Project Adventure

Wednesday, July 17 | 5 - 7 PM

2nd Annual Blackburn Brew Fest

Blackburn Brew Fest Tickets Now on Sale

Saturday, September 21 | 1 - 5 PM

$50 per Person | $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

RIBBON CUTTING

"Woodman's On Wheels" Kick-Off Celebration

Wednesday, June 26 | 5 - 8 PM

Woodman's Salt Marsh Tent


Join Woodman's of Essex for their "Woodman's on Wheels" Food Truck Kick-Off celebration!


5:00 PM: Doors Open

5:30 PM: Program Begins

5:45 PM: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Steel Drum Entertainment • Cash Bar • Refreshments 


(Rain or Shine)

June Featured Advertiser

Member Events

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.

Upcoming Division Meetings

Rockport: Monday July 22, 5:30pm @ Town Hall

On-Going Events

ROTARY EVENTS

Manchester Essex Rotary Red, White & Blue Breakfast

Saturday, June 29

7:30 - 11:30 AM



Rockport Rotary Annual Lobster Raffle

Drawing on Thursday, August 1

Raffle Tickets Available for Purchase at the Chamber Office

SAVE THE DATE

Gloucester Rotary Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, August 17

Stage Fort Park

More Details Coming Soon

Beauport Cruiselines Dinner Cruises

Jazz Champagne Cruise

Sunday, June 23 | 11 AM - 2 PM

Purchase Tickets

St. Peter's Fiesta Cruise

Saturday, June 29 | 6 - 9 PM

Purchase Tickets

Cape Ann Museum



Hammond Castle Museum Pride Month Mini-Exhibits

From Beauport to Fenway Court:: June 14 - 20

Anything Goes: Cafe Society and Lady Mendl at Hammond Castle Museum: June 21 - June 27

Natalie Hays Hammond, Alla Nazimova, and Queer Women of the Stage and Screen: June 28 - July 4


Plein Air Sketch Class with Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound 

Tuesdays, July 9, August 13 & September 24

Saturdays, June 22, July 20 & August 10

Classes are from 10:15 am to 12:15 pm.

North Shore Arts Association

Through June 24

The North Shore Arts Association invites the public to celebrate exhibitions of artworks by Rocky Forsyth and Dave Dinnon.


Rocky Forsyth Solo Show

Rocky’s background as an outdoorsman and intimate understanding of nature brings a certain aliveness to his works on paper and his intricate wood carvings of waterfowl.


Dave Drinon Solo Show

Dave’s work encapsulates the beauty of New England, showcasing a variety of representational landscapes


Learn More

Date Night Aboard the Schooner Ardelle

Friday, June 21 | 5:30 - 8 PM


While your kids are fully entertained and supervised by the Maritime Gloucester Education Staff, you can be sailing blissfully on Gloucester Harbor, enjoying some adult time and a cocktail. Your kids won’t even know you’re gone as they explore our Aquarium and Science Center. Ticket price includes 2 adult beverages onboard and pizza for the kiddos. After you experience a gorgeous sunset, you must remember to pick up your children! Reserve Tickets

DUE TO THE WEATHER FORECAST THE BELOW CLEAN-UP IS BEING RESCHEDULED!


Manchester-by-the-Sea Open Space and Recreation Committee/Bike and Pedestrian Committee Bike Ride, Walk, and Community Coastal Cleanup

New Date & Time to be Determined

Meet up: Wingaersheek Beach in front of the Concessions Stand


Manchester’s Open Space and Recreation Committee along with the Bike & Pedestrian Committee are partnering with Seaside Sustainability for a clean-up of White and Black Beaches 

Click for Timeline and Meet-Up Details

Register to Attend

Mid-Sommar Fest-Spiran Lodge #98

Saturday, June 22 | 10 AM - 1 PM

Spiran Lodge, Rockport


Join Spiran Lodge # 98 for Mid-Sommar Fest. Enjoy Nisu & Pastries for sale, along with Hot Dogs, Swedish Meatballs, Swedish Hamburgers, Nisu & Coffee, Strawberries & Cream, Nordic Gifts and live entertainment from Woodland Spark. View Flyer

Summer Reading Literary Salon and Showcase

Sunday, June 23 | 2 - 3 PM

Hastings House, 14 Oak Street, Beverly


You've made your summer plans, but have you figured out what you're going to read yet? What makes a good beach read anyway? Co-owner of The Book Shop of Beverly Farms, Hannah Harlow will lead a discussion with four authors, all with new books out that will fit perfectly into your beach bag, about all of this and more. Come celebrate the season with us in the last Literary Salon event of our spring series. Learn More | Registration Appreciated

Cynthia Curtis Summer Pottery Classes

June 24 - August 16


All levels of experience - beginners are always welcome!

Wheel throwing - Hand Building- Glazing

Private lessons - Independent Study Program - Retail Gallery

Sessions

Monday Mornings & Afternoons

Tuesday Evenings

Wednesday Mornings & Afternoons

Friday Mornings


Please call 978.546.6186 or email info@cynthiacurtispottery.com to register

Backyard Growcery

Wednesday, June 26 | 2:30 - 6:30 PM


Stop by Gloucester’s new weekly farmers market, the Backyard Growcery, managed by food equity non-profit organization Backyard Growers. The Backyard Growcery is located at Burnham’s Field, an urban park near Gloucester’s thriving waterfront, and features small-scale North Shore farmers, bakers, a seafood vendor, an artisanal pizza maker, and more, throughout the season. Learn More

Gloucester Harbor Schooner Sail for LGBTQTeens

Friday, June 28 | 4:30 - 8 PM

Schooner Adventure


Schooner Adventure will offer a free, private sail in Gloucester Harbor for LGBTQ teenagers and their allies, ages 13-18, on Friday evening, June 28. The schooner sail is organized by the Cape Ann Pride Coalition and Younity and is free to participants thanks to a grant from Awesome Gloucester and other donations. (Permission slips required for ages 13- 17)

To Sign Up: email stephenh@capeannpride.org | Learn More

Performing Arts Centers

Windhover Center for the Performing Arts


Robyn Goulette and Saving Grace Dance Ensemble: June 24 @ 7 PM

Joe Mulholland Quartet with Stan Strickland: June 30 @ 4 PM

Joe Mulholland Sextet: July 5 @ 7 PM

Gloucester Stage Company Events


Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike

May 31 - June 23


Wipe Out

July 5 - 28

The Cut Events


Shamarr Allen: June 20 @ 7 PM

Saturday Bluegrass Brunch with The Clements Brothers: June 22 @ 12 PM

A Night of Comedy Featuring Christine Hurley, Kathy Gilmour, and Tim Champa: June 22 @ 7:30 PM

Lizzie No: June 23 @ 7 PM

Buffalo Nichols: June 22 @ 7 PM

Dueling Pianos: June 26 @ 7 PM

Bikini Whale with Tsunami of Sound: June 27 @ 7 PM

The Last DJ EDM Dance Party with DJ Dougy Bread:June 28 @ 9:30 PM

Roomful of Blues: June 30 @ 6 PM

Rockport Music: Shalin Liu Performance Center


Inon Barnatan: June 20 @ 7 PM

Sirena Huang & Drew Petersen: June 21 @ 7:30 PM

Cabaret: Porter to Puccini: June 21 @ 9:45 PM

All-Chopin: June 22 @ 5 PM

Family Concert: Songs By The Sea: June 23 @ 12:30 PM

Terra Quartet & Guests: June 23 @ 5 PM

Bridget Kibbey & Viano Quartet: July 27 @ 7:30 PM

Steven Isserlis & Connie Shih: June 28 @ 7:30 PM

Mahan Esfahani & Viano Quartet: June 29 @ 5 PM

Mozart & Faure: June 30 @ 5 PM

Lanes Coven Theater Co


A Midsummer's Night Dream

July 12th (fundraiser open to public, tickets $150)

July 13th - July 28th *note, no show on Thursday July 25th

North Shore Music Theater


Frozen: July 9 - 28

Beauty & the Beast, Jr.: July 26 (10 AM, 1 PM, 4 PM)

Tootsie: August 13 - 25


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