Cultural Events this weekend

32nd Annual Open Studio Tour

June 20-21, 10am to 5pm each day
24 Artisans in 22 Studios
17116461984_2c2f0697a0_c


Gloucester’s Middle Street

An ever evolving neighborhood:
Guided walking tour offers historic perspective

88middle1882
The Saunders House, now part of the Sawyer Free Library, in the early 1880s. Photo by Edward Corliss & J. F. Ryan House Photographs, c. 1882-85. 4″ x 6″ cabinet cards. From the collection of the Cape Ann Museum Library and Archives.

The Cape Ann Museum is pleased to present Historic Middle Street, a guided walking tour of one of Gloucester’s many historically rich streets, on Saturday, June 20 at 10:00 a.m. The tour meets at the Cape Ann Museum at 27 Pleasant Street and lasts about 1 1/2 hours. Tours are held rain or shine. Cost is $10 for Cape Ann Museum members; $20 nonmembers (includes Museum admission). Space is limited, reservations required. Email info@capeannmuseum.org or call (978) 283-0455, x16 for more information or to reserve a spot. Additional walking tours are offered throughout the summer – please visit capeannmuseum.org/events for more.


The Widows Handbook

Reading by Contributors

flyer for lit house


Souvenirs of Pigeon Cove

Local authors discuss their latest book, a history of the Rockport neighborhood of Pigeon Cove

096 KIDS ON STEPS
Photo courtesy of the authors.

The Cape Ann Museum is pleased to welcome John and Betty Erkkila for an illustrated presentation and book signing on Saturday, June 20 at 10:30 a.m. The Erkkilas will present a selection of images from their new book, Souvenirs of Pigeon Cove. Copies of the book will be available for purchase in the Museum Shop and the authors will be available to sign copies following the presentation.


Dance and Music Performance
on Sat 20th at Trident

Trident Live Art Series performance_2015-06-20_600px


ARTISTS’ RECEPTION:
Fishtown Art at Local Colors

Local Colors Artists’ Cooperative, 121 Main Street, Gloucester, MA

ARTISTS’ RECEPTION: June 19th, 6:30-8:30

Fishtown Art.  A New Exhibit and Reception at Local Colors Artists’ Cooperative celebrates the fishing tradition and natural beauty of Cape Ann.  Each of the 16 artists has interpreted the theme according to their artistic calling. The public is invited and light refreshments will be served.


Leaving a comment rewards the author of this post- add to the discussion here-