The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck Art Colony Presents Just Looking: A Collection of Drawings and Musings by Linda Kauss
Gloucester, MA — The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck Art Colony is pleased to present Just Looking: A Collection of Drawings and Musings by artist Linda Kauss. The event will take place on Thursday, April 23 from 5–7 PM, featuring a reading by the artist alongside an exhibition of the original artwork from her newly published book. Originally from the Midwest and now based in Rockport, MA, Kauss is a multidisciplinary artist working in charcoal, pen and ink, pastels, watercolor, printmaking, and sculpture.
DCR’s Halibut Point State Park announces FREE May Programs (2026)
DCR’s Halibut Point State Park announces FREE May Programs Public programs are free. Heavy rain cancels. Parking fees $5 Mass license plates and $20 other state license plates. An adult must accompany children. ADA/Reasonable accommodation available upon request. Guided group tours available with reservations: 978.546.2997 or halibut.point@mass.gov Saturday, April 25Celebrate Earth Day with Live Vernal Pond Animals!!! 11:30 am—1:00 pm. Meet at Visitor Center. For all ages and abilities. Live
Hammond Castle Museum Opens 2026 Season with Major Exhibition: Eric Pape: Fantasy Illustrations
Gloucester, Massachusetts - Hammond Castle Museum opened its 2026 season on April 3rd with Eric Pape: Fantasy Illustrations, a special exhibition featuring over 100 pen-and-ink works by American illustrator Eric Pape (1870–1938). Many of these pieces have not been publicly displayed in more than a century. Drawn from the private collections of Bruce Haley, Dr. Gregory Conn, and Lynne Ponte, the exhibition highlights Pape’s contributions to beloved literary classics, including The Arabian Nights, Hans
Leadership Change at Hammond Castle Museum Signals Growth and Innovation
New Board President and Vice President Appointed to Lead the Museum’s Community Impact into its Second CenturyGloucester, MA - Hammond Castle Museum today announces a transition in leadership for its Board of Directors, including the appointment of Mike Chapman as President of the Board and the appointment of Liisa Nogelo as the new Vice President. This change in leadership comes as long-time board leaders Craig Lentz and Peter R. Kennett step down from their leadership roles after more than five decades of
Music Builds Community. Your Support Keeps It Playing.
Music Builds Community. Your Support Keeps It Playing. Cape Ann Symphony Invites Community Support to Sustain a Powerful and Enduring Cultural Legacy For 74 years, the Cape Ann Symphony has been more than an orchestra—it has been a vital thread in the cultural fabric of the community. “For 74 years, the Cape Ann Symphony has been more than an orchestra—it has been a vital thread in the cultural fabric of our community,” says Thomas Mannle. “Today, we are calling on our friends, neighbors, and community
Rocky Neck Art Colony announces Emerging Perspectives: April 10 - May 17, 2026
GLOUCESTER, MA — ROCKY NECK ART COLONY (RNAC) announces Emerging Perspectives, a juried exhibition illuminating the vital and evolving voices of the region’s next generation of artists. This showcase serves as a bridge between the storied traditions of America’s oldest continuously operating art colony and the imaginative inquiries of creators aged 18 to 30. Selected by the RNAC Exhibitions Committee, the exhibition presents a focused collection of work that captures a moment of professional becoming.
Essex Historical Society & Shipbuilding Museum Purchases Historic Downtown Essex Site
Essex, MA — 31 MARCH 2026 — Today, the Essex Historical Society & Shipbuilding Museum (EHSSM) announces it is purchasing one of Essex’s most recognizable historic downtown properties in order to protect it from private development and preserve it for the public benefit. Located at 44 Main Street—long home to Main Street Antiques—the property occupies a uniquely strategic position, physically linking Essex’s historic town center to EHSSM’s working shipyard and waterfront campus. Its acquisition represents
Musicians Unleashed Concert Series - SPRING REFRESHED
Cape Ann Symphony 25/26 - Musicians Unleashed Concert Series SPRING REFRESHED Featuring Members of Cape Ann Symphony's Woodwind Section On SUNDAY, April 12 at 3:00 PM At Manchester-by-the-Sea's Crowell Chapel Cape Ann Symphony's Musicians Unleashed Concert Series ushers in springtime with The Spring Refreshed Concert, on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM at The Crowell Chapel, 3 Rosedale Avenue, Manchester-by-the-Sea. The ticket price for The Spring Refreshed Concert is $40. Call CAS at
Bridge Educational Engineering, LLC is now doing business as REACH Leadership.
The Chamber is excited to share that Chamber member, Bridge Educational Engineering, LLC is now doing business as REACH Leadership. REACH Leadership specializes in coaching senior leaders in education and mission-driven nonprofit organizations to clarify roles, strengthen accountability and improve team collaboration. With decades of experience, REACH provides high-touch coaching and training that help teams streamline decision-making, improve accountability, and reduce the overall costs of role
CELESONG 2026: AN INTIMATE NIGHT OF SONG IN SUPPORT OF WELLSPRING HOUSE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 19, 2026) Gloucester, MA - - Wellspring House will present Celesong 2026—its most important annual fundraising event—on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport. Doors open at 5:00 pm for an unforgettable evening that brings together music lovers, community champions, and supporters of Wellspring’s mission for a Nashville-style songwriters’ round featuring extraordinary talent and storytelling. Wellspring House creates opportunity for families and
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“A Day of Music and Stories” — Lily Jean Benefit Concert to Support Families of the F/V Lily Jean
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “A Day of Music and Stories” — Lily Jean Benefit Concert to Support Families of the F/V Lily JeanMay 17, 2026 | 12PM-9PM | The Cut, Gloucester, MA Gloucester, MA — In response to the recent loss of the F/V Lily Jean and her crew, The Cut will host the Lily Jean Benefit Concert: “A Day of Music and Stories” on Sunday, May 17, 2026 from 12pm to 9pm. This full-day festival of live music, storytelling, and community remembrance will honor the lives of the crew and raise funds to
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Cape Ann Savings Bank & BankGloucester Rallying Support for the F/V Lily Jean Fund
Gloucester, Massachusetts — On Friday, January 30, 2026, the Gloucester-based fishing vessel Lily Jean sank approximately twenty-two miles off Cape Ann, resulting in the tragic loss of seven crew members. In response to this devastating event, the Gloucester Fishing Community Preservation Fund (GFCPF) has established the Lily Jean Fund to provide direct financial assistance to the families of those who perished. The Lily Jean Fund accepts tax-deductible contributions, and 100% of all donations will be
