Singing Beach, Manchester-by-the-Sea | Photo Credit: Joe Codrington

The Cape Ann Regional Grant team invites all Cape Ann small businesses to join them for a working lunch at the Castle Manor Inn in Gloucester, to further explore creating a strategic plan and develop their SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats).

Pre-registration is required and space is limited. To register, please email Cape Ann Regional Grant manager Anne Williams at anne@capeannchamber.com or call 978-283-1601. Please RSVP no later than Tuesday, August 10 at 4 PM.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Soft Reopening of iartcolony

Friday, August 13 | 4 - 6:30 PM

We invite you to join us in celebrating Folly Cove Fine Art, an esteemed fine art gallery in Rockport, with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. They are celebrating their one-year anniversary and the conclusion of their Plein Air Painting Festival at their beautiful 59 Main Street location. We are excited to celebrate this joyous occasion with them and hope you can join us.

Downtown Gloucester comes alive when the Street is closed off and we have live music, street performers, al fresco dining, non-profits, food vendors and more! Thank you to our presenting sponsors: Rockport Mortgage Corporation and Beth Israel Lahey Health / Addison Gilbert Hospital.

Cape Ann's Businesswomen will be heading out to see for the annual Businesswomen's Sunset Sail aboard the Schooner Adventure! This sail is an annual event so if you couldn't purchase tickets this year, stay tuned for event details in 2022. Thank you to Cape Ann Savings Bank for sponsoring this event.

Waterfront Festival

August 21 & 22 | 9 AM - 6 PM

The historic Stage Fort Park along Gloucester Harbor will blossom into color, flavor and music for the 40th Annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival. The event will feature over 175 artisans. Bring the entire family for a day of food, live music, and fun! Thank you to our presenting sponsors: Engel & Volkers and NRG Home.

Business After Hours at Hammond Castle

Wednesday, August 25 | 5 - 7 PM

Every year the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce publishes three premier publications. The Cape Ann Guide & Directory and the Rockport and Cape Ann Visitor Maps. Our 2021 editions are our best yet! Please stop by the Chamber to pick up more, or we are happy to deliver. It is an essential element of our mission to promote you as our members and to promote our Cape Ann community through these three pieces, and every day at the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce.  

Enter for one of three chances to win 4 EMC/Dell Club Boston Red Sox Tickets at the iconic Fenway Park. Enjoy a September Boston Red Sox game while sitting in Billy's Joel's premium seats and help seafood industry workers and their families! Donations will benefit the Gloucester Fishermen's Wives Association and Long Island Commercial Fishing Association, through the Fishing Partnership Resiliency Fund, to improve the health, safety and economic security of commercial fishermen and their families.

Online bookings for Public Sails and Small Group Charters Are Now Available on the Schooner Ardelle

For the first time since the pandemic began, the Schooner Ardelle is offering daily public sails, history sails, music sails, circumnavigations, special event sails, and large group private charters. Tickets for all of their public sails are available for sale on their website.

After 16 months of not being able to create programs in its production studios, 1623 Studios is now opening its cutting-edge production studio to member producer television productions and public studio tours by appointment only.

In his bi-weekly call with representatives of the state’s business community, Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy provided extensive information and updates about resources available to support employers, employees, and jobseekers.

There is no cost to the business and no out of pocket cost to the recipient. Conley's Drug Store can offer either the Pfizer Vaccine (Ages 12+) or the Johnson&Johnson (Age 18+).

Folly Cove Fine Art Plein Air Invitational

Monday, August 9 - Friday, August 13

Calling all little Princes & Princesses! You're invited to an evening of enchantment at Hammond Castle Museum. Explore the castle while meeting some of your favorite Fairy Tale characters! Whether you learn the hula with the Island Princess, sing with the Little Mermaid, or build a snowman with the Snow Sisters, it’s sure to be a magical evening and it takes place in a real castle!

on the Schooner Lannon

Wednesday, August 11 | 6 - 8 PM

Art, ocean, and light combine during the Cape Ann Museum’s Sunset Sails on the Schooner “ Thomas E. Lannon.” The program includes a two-hour sail, light refreshments, a chance to watercolor paint, and sea-worthy content about the cultural history of Cape Ann. 

The Annisquam Village Players Present: Nothing to Hyde

August 11 - 14 | 7:30 PM

This will be an outdoor performance, located at the Annisquam Village Players (AVP) newly transformed outdoor medical laboratory in the schoolyard adjacent to the Village Hall. The musical comedy, Nothing to Hyde was written by AVP's beloved co-director Mary Curtis, in 1979, and produced twice with great critical acclaim in Dover, MA where Mary formerly lived and was director of their community theater.  

9th Annual Fireworks Painting and Illumination Weekend Kick-Off Reception

Thursday, August 12 | 5 - 8 PM

Rockport Illuminations Weekend

Friday, August 13 - Sunday, August 15

Friday Music Series with Gloucester Meetinghouse Green Featuring

Mari Martin

Concert to Benefit HAWC

Friday, August 13 | 6 - 8 PM

Gloucester Blues Festival

A select group of Cape Ann Artisans will participate in a special summer Mini-Tour and open their studios to the public this Saturday. The tour is self-guided, free and open to the public, and includes nine unique locations around Gloucester and Rockport.

Medieval Arms & Armor at Hammond Castle Museum

Saturday, August 14 | 10 - 11 AM

The market event will feature many new Cape Ann Artisans, Crafters & Makers who were not at the previous July event. Overall, 30 local makers will be their offering nature and coastal inspired handmade art and crafts, including jewelry, metalsmithing, pottery, sculpture, painting, photography, woodworking, fiber arts, candles, hand harvested artisanal sea salts, specialty jams, natural body care and much more.

Music Night with Daisy Nell & Captain Stan & the Crabgrass Band aboard the Schooner Ardelle

Enjoy a relaxing sunset sail aboard the Schooner Ardelle with music by Daisy Nell & Captain Stan & The Crabgrass Band! Daisy Nell & Captain Stan & the Crabgrass band specialize in traditional and contemporary songs of the sea and shore, with local Cape Ann flavor and lore.

Misselwood Events Presents: Jazz by the Sea Featuring Horizon and the Horns

Enjoy live music from award-winning Boston cover band Horizon & the Horns and relax on Misselwood’s lawn overlooking the ocean. Bring your friends and listen to the best outside by the water.

In partnership with Rockport Music and working in close collaboration with fellow Artistic Director, Edinburgh-born harpist/composer Maeve Gilchrist, Brian O’Donovan is proud to present the second annual Rockport Celtic Festival.

Roy Moore's Fish Shack Restaurant in Rockport is Looking to Add to Their Team

Please apply by visiting the restaurant at 21 Dock Square, Rockport or by emailing Charlene at charleneporterfs@gmail.com

Office Manager Position Available Immediately for The Gloucester Adventure

Fisheries Molecular Biology/Genomics Position Available at Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute

High end residential contractor seeking skilled carpenter for work in Boston and surrounding suburbs. Ability to lead and motivate others. Interact professionally with project manager, colleagues and clients.

If you are interested in promoting with the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and sponsoring this newsletter, please contact Ken Riehl at ken@capeannchamber.com