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Gloucester Main Street Bock Party
Saturday, July 13 | 6 - 10 PM
Main Street in downtown Gloucester will come alive this Saturday, July 13, from 6 to 10 PM. Visit the free Main Street Block Party to experience a fun night of live music, street performances, non-profits, shopping, great food, and kids' activities! Many Main Street shops and businesses will be open and offering special deals. Additional Gloucester businesses and non-profits will have a presence on the street. The Main Street Block Party is a long-standing tradition with lots of local flavor! You don't want to miss it!
See the full list of entertainment, participating vendors, and food.
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Ipswich Downtown Tuesdays
The first night of Ipswich Downtown Tuesdays was incredible! Hundreds enjoyed listening, mingling, and dancing with friends and family. Join us next Tuesday for music by Deep Blue from 6 to 8 PM
July Line Up
16: Orville Giddings Band
23: Dead to the Core
30: Jambalaya Horns
Every Tuesday in July and August. Free to the public and fun for the whole family! Download Flyer to See Full Line Up
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Business After Hours Multi-Chamber Networking at Project Adventure
Wednesday, July 17 | 5 - 7 PM
Co-hosted by Project Adventure, the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, and the Greater Beverly Chamber of Commerce
Join us for an Evening of Adventure, Connections, & Libations You Won’t Forget! Project Adventure is excited to offer an engaging lineup of activities designed to enhance networking opportunities as well as highlight our mission. Our co-hosts, Bubble Bar Boston, have crafted the perfect refreshment for our big night—a complimentary signature drink they call “Network Nectar”. Exclusively crafted for this networking event, they describe this libation as an “exquisite Rosé Sangria to elevate your networking experience”. There will be a popcorn machine as well as light hors d’oeuvres that will be curated by Boards for Days!
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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
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Businesswomen's Committee Summer Mixer
Wednesday, July 31 | 5 - 7 PM
Boo-Bird, Manchester-by-the-Sea
The Greater Cape Ann Chamber's Businesswomen’s Committee invites you to meet and mingle with other Greater Cape Ann business professionals at Boo-Bird in lovely and historic downtown Manchester-by-the-Sea. Join us for a fun evening of networking with a cash bar and complimentary appetizers. There will be a brief facilitated networking game as well as a Business Card Swap and Door Prize drawing! Registration Required
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Festival by the Sea
Saturday, August 3 | 10 AM - 4 PM
Downtown Manchester-by-the-Sea
Join us in Manchester-by-the-Sea all day for the sold-out Festival by the Sea! The day features artisan booths in all three downtown parks, local businesses participating in a Sale by the Sea, live music in both Mascononmo and Town Hall Parks, lots of food from participating vendors and local restaurants, and a beer garden hosted by Rockport Brewing Company.
Remember to take the hassle out of parking by using the free Beauport Ambulance Shuttle Service between the High School and 5 convenient stops throughout the town. The shuttle runs every 20 minutes, starting at 10 AM, with the final pickup of the day at 4 PM in Masconomo Park.
Download Flyer | See List of Sponsors & Artisans | Festival by the Sea Facebook Page
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Cape Ann Olive Oil Ribbon Cutting
Saturday, July 13
7 - 7:30 PM
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Cape Ann Olive Oil in celebration of the new ownership. The Block Party will be taking place, so please stop by to celebrate the new owners on this festive night!
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Blackburn Brew Fest Tickets Now on Sale
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 Division Meetings
Rockport: Monday July 22, 5:30pm @ Town Hall
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AsuaCulture Splash After Hours at The Cut | 8:00pm: Matt Jenson Live! Reggae night in “The Corner” | |
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Culture Splash
Thursday, July 11 | 4 - 7 PM
Harbortown Highlights
- Gallery Stroll: Exhibits, Demos, Performances,Nibbles & More at 13 Participating Galleries
- Harbor Loop Concert Series: The Carnivals & Lense
- MAGMA Splash Dance Mob on Pleasant Street Harbortown
Rocky Neck Highlights
- Surfboard Keychain Painting & FREE Shaved Ice at Rocky Neck Park for Gloucester Stage Co.’s current production “WIPEOUT” by Aurora Real de AsuaCulture
- Artist Demo with Shelly Eager at North Shore Arts Association
View Full Itinerary | Download This Week's Flyer
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Jazz by the Sea with Horizon & the Horns
Thursday, July 11 | 6 - 8:30 PM
Misselwood Events
Enjoy classical sounds of jazz played by local favorite Horizon and the Horns! Jazz, ocean views, drinks, food and friends; what else could you need! Delicious food will be available to purchase from these food trucks: Fat Belly BBQ and the Lobster Roller. Cash bar will be selling a selection of beer, wine, and signature cocktails. Learn More
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Artist Exhibition - Melissa Cox
Reception: Saturday, July 13 | 10 AM - 12 PM
Show: July 13 - August 30
BankGloucester
Bank Gloucester is hosting a public viewing for artist Melissa Cox from July 2nd through August 30th. Come by for an artists reception on July 13th from 10 AM to 12 PM.
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Gentle Yoga
Monday July 15 - 18 | 8:30 - 9:45 AM
Windhover Performance Center
Taught by Lynn Simonson. A moving meditation blending slow deep postures with breath intention and affirmations. Safe for all levels.
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Better Brain & Balance Senior Class::
Monday July 15 & 18 | 11 AM - 12 PM
Windhover Performance Center
Join Lynn Simonson for a Senior class for balance and the development of new neurons in the memory and learning areas of the brain. The class is for ages 50 and up.
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Sunset Lighthouse Cruise 2024
Thacher & Straitsmouth Islands Association
Wednesday, July 10 & July 17 | 6:30 - 9:30 PM
7 Seas Whale Watch
Cruise aboard the Privateer IV operated by 7 Seas Whale Watch. Enjoy a specially narrated sunset tour of Cape Ann's coast and its six historic lighthouses, and support one of Cape Ann's National Historic Landmarks! We can't guarantee a perfect sunset, but we can guarantee a wonderful time. BYO picnic dinner or purchase one on board. Buy Tickets
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Coastal Clean-Up at Pavilion Beach
Saturday, July 23 | 9 - 11 AM
Join Seaside Sustainability for a community coastal clean-up event at Pavilion Beach. Meet at Pavilion Beach.
If there is weather in the area, then the clean-up will occur on July 14th at the same time. Register to Attend
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The Willow Witch
Plant Consultations
July 17 | 5 - 8 PM
Customized, in-person plant consultations. Let us work our magic to bring your plants back to life!
Sip n' Shop
Friday, July 19 | 5 - 8 PM
Enjoy a free mocktail and a 10% discount on all The Willow Witch and That's the Tea Boutique offerings.
Build your own Fairy Garden
Sunday, July 28 | 12 - 5 PM
Create your own magical terrarium with enchanting plants and delightful decorations of your choosing. Perfect for garden witches of all ages!
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An Enchanting Evening With Artist Kate Nordstrom
Thursday, July 18 | 4 - 7 PM
Side Street Gallery/Hughes Bosca Jewelry
“Here is a world where nature is not limited by the rules of nature. Fish can fly and houses are vessels that breathe. In this world Mystery is normal”.
Enjoy the art, the ocean and mingle with artists and collectors. Feel the vibrancy, magic and creative spirit of the Rocky Neck Art Colony. This Exhibition is open to all. Learn More
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Wood Carving Workshop
Saturday, July 20 - Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Calvo Woodcarving School
Choose from 2, 3, or 5 days. As an interested student, you will get the basic understanding of all aspects of the skill of wood carving which includes, basic hand-carving techniques, sharpening and designing skills among other topics. You will also do carving projects to reinforce the techniques that we talk about so that you gain muscle memory in your hands.
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Reduction Woodcut Workshop #4 with Don Gorvett
Monday, July 22 - Friday, July 26, 2024
Don Gorvett Studio
Don Gorvett offers one-week workshops for adults seventeen or older in July and August. We welcome all skill levels; no experience is necessary. Workshops are limited to six participants. The workshop will cover block design, tool & press usage, and relief printing techniques as practiced by Don Gorvett. We will also discuss color theory, an integral part of the process. Learn More
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Rockport Rotary Annual Lobster Raffle
Drawing on
Thursday, August 1
Raffle Tickets Available for Purchase at the Chamber Office
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SAVE THE DATE
Gloucester Rotary Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, August 17
Stage Fort Park
More Details Coming Soon
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Lanes Coven Theater Co
A Midsummer's Night Dream
July 12th (SOLD OUT fundraiser open to public, tickets $150)
July 13th - July 28th *note, no show on Thursday July 25th
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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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