The Salted Cod Arthouse announces its September Artist of the Month: Eser Costanza featuring New Work Exploring the Balance of Art, Science, and the Universe
Gloucester, MA — Salted Cod Arthouse selects Artist Eser Costanza as “Artist of the Month” starting today, September 4, 2025. Eser’s new body of work reflects a deeply personal and unconventional journey into art. With a background in both Architecture and an MBA from MIT, followed by a long career in financial services, Costanza brings a rare blend of rational precision and creative exploration to their artistic practice. “Architecture trained me in the visual arts within the boundaries of science, while
Discover Ten Pound Island: A Journey Through History, Mystery and Art ~ An Evening with Local Historian Richard Carlson
Rocky Neck Art Colony Presents: "Discover Ten Pound Island: A Journey Through History, Mystery and Art ~ An Evening with Local Historian Richard Carlson Date: September 10, 2025 Time: 6:30PM Admission: Suggested donation: $10 to benefit the Rocky Neck Art ColonyGloucester, MA – Join us for an unforgettable evening as speaker and historian Richard Carlson brings to life the rich and storied past of Ten Pound Island, one of Rocky Neck’s most iconic and intriguing landmarks. His engaging presentation
Rocky Neck Art Colony and Ocean Alliance Announces 2025 Environmental Artist Residency
Rocky Neck Art Colony and Ocean Alliance Announces 2025 Environmental Artist Residency: The Ocean School CollectiveGloucester, MA – August 27, 2025– Rocky Neck Art Colony and Ocean Alliance is proud to announce that this year’s Environmental Artist Residency will be filled by the Ocean School Collective, a dynamic local team of artists whose work centers on performance and community engagement. The Collective includes Rebecca Graham Siswick, Ivana Ustariz, Kate Farrington, Julie Corcoran, and Patricia
Sawyer Free Library Announces Grand Reopening Celebrations for Transformed Historic Building
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (August 21, 2025) Gloucester, MA — After nearly two years of renovation, expansion, and modernization, the Sawyer Free Library is proud to announce the grand reopening of its historic home at 2 Dale Avenue. To celebrate this major milestone, the Library will host a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on Friday, September 5 at 3:00 pm, followed by a festive, fun-filled Community Open House on Saturday, September 6 from 10 AM to 3:00 PM. Both special events are open to the public to attend and
Nor’east Cleaners Announces New Ownership and Management Focused on Personalized Service
Manchester-by-the-Sea & Gloucester, MA – Nor’east Cleaners, a trusted name in garment care on the North Shore for almost six decades, is proud to announce a change in ownership and a renewed commitment to hands-on, day-to-day service across its Manchester and Gloucester locations. The longstanding business was recently acquired by Essex local and entrepreneur Troy Scarbrough who has also brought his daughter Grace in to help out in the family shop. Basically, all the great existing 26 team members are
CHRIS “DOUGH” PHER Ice Cream Sales by Holy Cow Ice Cream to Help Support Chris Dailey Memorial Fund
Last month, our community was shaken by the sudden and tragic loss of an extraordinary young man, Christopher Dailey. A Class of 2025 graduate of Gloucester High School, Chris was the passenger in a car struck by a wrong-way driver on Route 128 in Gloucester. It was a heartbreaking end to a weekend spent exactly how Chris loved to live—laughing with friends, embracing adventure, and making the most of every moment.Chris never wasted a second. Known for his adventurous spirit, passion for fun, and the
Pauline’s Gifts Launches Annual Women-to-Women Drive to Support Active Military Women
Gloucester, MA – Pauline’s Gifts recently announced that donations are needed for its annual Women-to-Women Drive, which collects personal care items for women currently serving in the U.S. military. This special initiative focuses on providing comfort and care from home to those who sacrifice so much for our freedom. “Our goal is to let these women know that their service matters and that their sacrifices are recognized,” said Pauline Breshnahan, owner of Pauline’s Gifts. “It’s a simple way for our
Rocky Neck Art Colony presents: Rephrasing at Cove Gallery
Exhibition Title: RephrasingLocation: Cove Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930Dates: August 21 - September 14, 2025Opening Reception: Thursday, August 21 from 4-7 pmHours: Sunday and Monday, noon-5PM; Thursday - Saturday, noon - 7PMGloucester, MA — Rocky Neck Art Colony is proud to present Rephrasing, an exhibition curated by Janice Brand. This show, the fifth for the season at Cove Gallery, encompasses the mixed-media work of four artists who utilize the concepts of adaptation and
Cape Ann Museum welcomes two new members to its Board of Trustees to further Museum growth
Left to Right: Allison Mueller; Lindsay Pearce Cowan, MDGLOUCESTER, Mass. (May 2025) – Cape Ann Museum has appointed Allison Mueller, Gloucester native and current Rockport resident, and Lindsay Pearce Cowan, MD, of Annisquam, to its Board of Trustees. “Allison and Lindsay make excellent additions as advocates for Cape Ann Museum,” says the Museum’s Director Oliver Barker. “Their expertise will be an asset as the Museum continues moving toward its next chapter with a
