That there’s still plenty of summer left and opportunities to come stay on quaint, historic Rocky Neck? 

Located in the historic Rocky Neck Art Colony, overlooking Smith’s Cove, Rocky Neck Accommodations offers clean, comfortable, waterfront one bedroom efficiency rooms & suites all equipped with kitchen facilities and private bathrooms.  Most rooms have decks overlooking the water.  If you want to stay in an area with over 20 art galleries, shops and restaurants within walking distance, and readily accessible whale watches, fishing, island tours, and beaches in Gloucester and throughout Cape Ann and a lovely, quaint village atmosphere, definitely check out Rocky Neck Accommodations.  Mona Faherty will make sure your stay is an enjoyable one.  Visit http://www.rockyneckaccommodations.com/  for rates and more information.

E.J. Lefavour

www.khanstudiointernational.com

This is our final weekend, August 12, 13, 14 at 7pm, plus a Sunday matinee at 2pm. Four chances to see three important shows by locals Mary Beth Smith, Stacy Randell and Nick Neyeloff about issues that locals are passionate about. Each show is only about 30 minutes, with a 20 minute talkback after each one. (All three are shown in the same evening.) Call our reservation hotline to hold tickets: 978-704-1269

An Hour At Sea by Mary Beth Smith

directed by Nick Neyeloff

with Beth Bevins & Paul Kratka

Waging Peace: A Tale of Four Cities by Stacy Randell

directed by Henry Allen

with

Chelsea Berry, Mary Mahoney Howard, Frank Militello, Ev Harlow, Antonio Rojas, Scott Brown, Jacqueline Keenan

Shadow Living by Nick Neyeloff

directed by Henry Allen

with

David Wesson, Evie Gariepy, Carolyn Aliskevicz, Mark Logan, Michael Ryan Tourkistas

See you at The Annie!

"Real theatre for real people."

Henry Allen

Director

www.HenryAllen.org

www.TheAnnie.org

www.TheCapeAnn.org

Online Auction Open! Let the Bidding Begin!

The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce On-Line Auction is now open. The auction will run from August 1, 2011 to August 15, 2011, with proceeds going to Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce. Auction items range from vacation getaways to donated items guaranteed to delight and surprise. So, tell your friends, family, community. Let the bidding begin!

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Here are only a few sample items for bid-

Name

Item Description

Value

Current Bid

One coffee per day for a year

Think of how much fun you will have getting a FREE cup of coffee at Cape Ann Coffees every day for a year! You can experiment, try different kinds and find your favorite all while saving that extra cash for other things.

Donated by

Cape Ann Coffees, Gloucester

$550.00

Bid Now!

Tennis Lesson with Nick Bollettieri

Improve your game at Manchester Athletic Club (www.manchesterathleticclub.com) with a 30-minute tennis lesson with world famous tennis teacher Nick Bollettieri in October.

Donated by

Manchester Athletic Club

$175.00

Bid Now!

Red Sox Tickets on August 17

Two tickets to the 1:35 afternoon game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Grandstand- first base, Sec/Box 17, Row 11, Seats 5 & 6.

Donated by

Todd Oil, Rockport

$100.00

$51.00

Pet Care & Supplies

Stock up on pet supplies with a $50 Gift Certificate from The Essex Bird Shop & Pet Supply, and get your dog groomed with a $35 Gift Certificate from K-9 Kuts in Gloucester.

Donated by

Essex Bird Shop & Pet Supply, K-9 Kuts, Gloucester

$85.00

$45.00