Rocky Neck Cultural Center presents: RHYTHM AND RHYME
The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA May 22 - June 28, 2026Opening Reception: Sunday, May 24, 2026, 4-6pmGallery Hours: Thursday - Sunday, Noon - 5pmGLOUCESTER, MA — ROCKY NECK ART COLONY (RNAC) announces the opening of Rhythm and Rhyme, a juried exhibition showcasing work inspired by music or musical lyrics. The structural pattern of music, including melody, harmony, tempo, and texture, has long been a muse for the visual arts. A song’s lyric quality may also evoke powerful
Greater Cape Ann to Celebrate Third Annual Pride Month with Full Calendar of Events
GLOUCESTER, MA — May 6, 2026 — The nonprofit Cape Ann Pride, Inc. is proud to announce “Cape Ann Pride 2026,” featuring a vibrant schedule of events from May 28 through June 25. Now in the third year, these celebrations continues to deliver on Cape Ann Pride’s mission to advocate for, celebrate, and support the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies throughout Greater Cape Ann. Cape Ann Pride 2026 kicks off its main weekend on Thursday, May 28, and continues through June with a series of
The ''Language of Presence'' Exhibition opens May 7 at Cove Gallery
The Language of Presence, Cove Gallery 37 Rocky Neck Ave., Gloucester, MA Exhibition dates: May 7-18, 2026 Gallery Hours: Thursday – Sunday; Opening Reception Saturday, May 9 at 4pm.Gloucester, MA Robin Colodzin’s The Language of Presence opens at The Cove Gallery, May 7–18. This compelling solo exhibition weaves together three distinct yet interconnected bodies of work, each exploring perception, memory, and the act of seeing. Colodzin’s oil paintings begin with close observation of the
Rocky Neck Art Colony’s Cultural Center is Honored with Historic Plaque for Giles Chapel
Gloucester, MA — The Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC) is proud to announce that its Cultural Center at 6 Wonson Street has been officially recognized as “historically significant” by the Gloucester Historical Commission. The designation is marked by the installation of a hand-painted historic plaque, one of more than 60 recently awarded throughout Gloucester. The Commission’s rigorous application process requires detailed historical research to ensure accuracy. Each plaque, crafted by a local artisan using
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Boat Shrink wrap Recycling in Gloucester May June 2026
The City of Gloucester is proud to partner with Seaside Sustainability to host a free, easy, and eco-friendly way for boaters to recycle their shrink wrap this spring! Why It Matters:Discarded shrink wrap can harm our waterways and marine life. This program helps keep Cape Ann clean and beautiful — one wrap at a time.Here’s How It Works: FREE – No cost to you! OPEN – Available to all Cape Ann boat owners during the month of May Through June 12 LOCATION – Drop off at Gloucester DPW: 28 Poplar St, Gloucester
Sargent House Museum Board of Directors Expands as the First Step in a Two-Year Reimagining Project.
Sargent House Museum Board of Directors Expands as the First Step in a Two-Year Reimagining Project. Museum to Focus on Judith Sargent Murray and the Rev. John Murray. The Sargent House Museum moves forward with a new purpose and welcomes new Board Members. Gloucester, MA, April 14, 2026 The Sargent House Museum is undertaking a reimagining project focused on two early progressive occupants: the literary feminist Judith Sargent Murray (1751-1820) and her second husband, the Reverend John Murray
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.
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
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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
