This Weekend in the Arts

The movie MANCHESTER BY THE SEA, from Director Kenneth Lonegran, is a huge success at the Gloucester Cinema on Essex Ave!

Over the weekend, the largest theater at Gloucester Cinema sold out.  In order to have enough seats for folks looking to see the movie this upcoming weekend, starting on Friday, December 9 an extra screen and evening show times has been added to make room for everyone who wants to see the film.  “Accommodating everyone comfortably is the goal and adding an extra screen will help alleviate the crowds in each theater,” stated theater owner John Williams.

Manchester By the Sea will no doubt be headed for Oscar nominations, thanks to Director Kenneth Lonegran.  Regardless of whether you live or work in the Cape Ann area or just love a well written, acted and directed movie, Manchester By The Sea is a  DON’T MISS FILM.  Now, with more screens and showtimes added for this weekend this is your best opportunity to see it locally.   Showtimes and days can be seen on the GlocuesterCinema.com web site and tickets can be purchased on line or at the door.  For large group reservations or for additional information please feel free to call theater owner John Williams at 781-724-5368.

Middle Street Walk
A day of community holiday festivities.

On Saturday, December 10, the Cape Ann Museum is pleased to collaborate with the many organizations of historic Middle Street for a full day of programs and events in celebration of Gloucester’s Historic District and the holiday season. Open houses, concerts, special tours and traditional decorations will be featured at multiple venues throughout the afternoon.

The Museum’s 1804 Captain Elias Davis House will be dressed up in period holiday decorations for public viewing throughout the day. Don’t miss the regularly scheduled 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. “Highlights of the Museum” tours or family crafts in the Museum’s Activity Center. Visitors will also have the opportunity to view the Museum’s permanent collections and special exhibitions, including Voicing the Woods: Jeremy Adams, Instrument Maker.

This lively day of programming is free and open to the public.

Participating locations include: Cape Ann Museum, Sawyer Free Library, Trinity Church, Unitarian Universalist Church, Sargent House Museum, City Hall and more!

Image: Ornament making in the Activity Center at the Cape Ann Museum. Photograph by Nicole Fandel.