View as Webpage  August 9, 2023Chamber Events Business After Hours at Cellar Door in Ipswich is Today!Wednesday, August 9 | 5 – 7 PMJoin us tonight at Cellar Door in Ipswich for our August Business After Hours. Meet with fellow Chamber members, potential new members, and local businesses, while enjoying food, beverages, and browsing their great variety of culinary delights, including olive oils, local cheeses, and BBQ rubs. Please remember to bring your business card for the door prize raffle! Register Now | Download Flyer |
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| 2nd Gloucester Main Street Block PartySaturday, August 12 | 6 – 10 PM |
| What a line up we have for the 2nd Gloucester Main Street Block Party on Saturday evening! Our headline performer is Alazakam – The Human Knot, a world famous contortionist who will amaze you with his twisting and bending, while making you laugh at the same time! In addition, the NE Revolution will be present with games for the kids, a bucket drumming act from Berkley School of Music will be striking up a beat, and everyone’s favorite Cape Ann Dance will feature their talented young dancers. Please visit the Chamber Event Calendar for a full list of entertainment, non-profits, businesses and food vendors who will be on hand to delight the young and old alike! See you there! |
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| Businesswomen’s Sunset SailThursday, August 17 | 5 – 8 PMSchooner Adventure – Maritime Gloucester$55 members | $65 non-members Enjoy a spectacular sail aboard Schooner Adventure, one of Gloucester’s oldest working vessels. Sail Gloucester Harbor and beyond, experience a glorious Cape Ann Sunset, and enjoy the company of colleagues. A light meal will be served including delicious sandwiches, chips, and cookies. The event is BYOB, so pack your own libations to enjoy on the sail! Water and soda will be provided on board.All proceeds benefit the Carolyn M. O’Connor Scholarship Fund. Registration is Required | Download Flyer |
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Culture Splash – Gloucester
Thursday, August 10 | 4 – 7 PM
Culture Splash invites you to plunge into Gloucester’s cultural tide, where every wave is a new story waiting to be discovered. Get ready to embark on a journey of music, art, dance, history, and maritime exploration this summer. Click to Download Itinerary of this Week’s Events
August 10 Events include:
Culture Splash at the Meetinghouse: 4 – 7 PM
Artist Reception – Food for the Body and Soul: 5 – 7 PM at Judythe Evans Meagher Gallery
Larry Martin-Bittman Exhibit and Sale Reception: 5 – 7 PM at Local Colors Artists’ Cooperative
CAM Courtyard Concerts: Alexandra Grace & Josh Cominelli: 5:30 – 7 PM at Cape Ann Museum
Harbor Loop Free Outside Summer Concert: “Gloucester Story” live theatrical performance 6:30 – 9:30 PM
MAGMA Splash Dance: 6:30 – 7 PM at Cape Ann Museum
| Gloucester Story – Annisquam Village PlayersAugust 10 – August 13Docks of Maritime Gloucester This year’s annual production by the Annisquam Village Players is Gloucester Story. To be performed on the docks of maritime Gloucester alongside the schooner Adventure. |
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2023 Gloucester Stage Benefit Dinner
Friday, August 11 | 5:30 – 9 PM
North Shore Arts Association
Join us for a celebration of the Gloucester Stage Company and the continued support for live theater from our friends and community. For over 44 years our audiences have been inspired, educated, and entertained.
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Cape Ann Artisan Summer Mini-Tour
Saturday, August 12 | 10 AM – 5 PM
Enjoy visiting many of the Cape Ann Artisans mid-summer for a one-day-only tour. The participating studios display the magenta flags in and around their locations. Visit capeannartisans.com for a downloadable map or pick up a map at Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce locations in Gloucester and Rockport.
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Saturday, August 12 | 11 AM – 2 PM
Lantern painting is from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Harvey Park along with face painting and story-telling.
Rockport Fireworks over Sandy Bay begin at 9 p.m. Follow Rockport Illumination on Facebook for updates.
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Gloucester Blues Festival
Saturday, August 12 | 11 AM – 7 PM
Stage Fort Park
This 12th annual event brings blues lovers from far and wide to Gloucester. World-class blues music reverberates throughout the park with some of the nation’s finest blues musicians. Rain or shine.
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