Day: August 5, 2026

Jill Heine Photos

Five days, 20,000+ lbs served…

Reception: Friday, August 7, 2026 (6 -8 PM)

Where: North Shore Arts Association, 11 Pirates Lane, Gloucester, MA 01930 

On View: August 6 – 30, 2026

The North Shore Arts Association welcomes you to experience a solo exhibition of works by critically acclaimed painter,Jeffrey Weaver, on view from August 6 – August 30, 2026, with a Reception on Friday, August 7 from 6 – 8 PM at 11 Pirates Ln, Gloucester MA. All are welcome and it’s free to attend. 

Jeff Weaver, born and raised in Massachusetts, showed early artistic talent, taking portrait commissions by age fourteen and winning statewide awards in drawing and sculpture while studying under sculptor Eleanor Marvin. After high school, he attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and moved to Gloucester in 1972, where he sketched and painted the waterfront daily. He supported himself through waterfront jobs, boat portrait commissions, and more than 30 murals throughout the city. Since returning to fine art in the 1990s, he has focused on depicting Gloucester and now operates a studio/gallery on Rogers Street along the waterfront.

More of Jeff’s work can be found on his website, jeffweaverfineart.com and to learn more about his show, please click HERE. 

North Shore Arts Association is located at 11 Pirate’s Lane, Gloucester, MA 01930. For more information about events please call (978) 283-1857 or email arts@nsarts.org. Visiting hours are Tuesday – Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM; Sundays 12 – 4 PM, and Mondays CLOSED.

Cheryl Dubinsky Photos

Buy any 18” pizza and get your second 18” pizza HALF PRICE!
*Limit one per customer.

⭐ BONUS SPECIALS ⭐
🍕 16” pizzas HALF OFF — maximum of 2
🦞 Lobster rolls served with chips & pickles — $19.99 + tax

Stop by and take advantage of these wicked deals today!

Excludes gluten-free pizzas. Pizza specials cannot be combined. Excludes online orders.

The Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is holding the second Block Party of Summer 2026 this Friday Aug 7 and we hope you’ll stop by 44 Main St to say hello. Maybe check out the merch from Thirsty Seagull Gloucester Apparel and Pat D’s Photos. The shop opens at 11 Friday and will remain open for the Nlock Party.

Saturday Aug 8 will be a somber afternoon along the boulevard with the annual Fishermen’s Memorial Service scheduled at 5 where the new names on the centotaph will be honored along with all the others. In addition, at 6:30 there will be a rededication of the Fishermen’s Wives memorial to celebrate its 25th anniversary. God Bless our fishermen and their families.

August 4, 2026 ~ Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute ~ 

This innovative, hands-on training program prepares young adults for professional careers as life sciences laboratory technicians in less than a year! Students spend six months of hands-on learning in a state-of-the-art teaching facility in Gloucester’s Blackburn Center, followed by a three-month paid co-op at a North Shore or Greater Boston biotech company.

Why apply to the Academy? Here are just a few reasons:

 There’s no science experience needed; come as you are!
 Free tuition for all students
 Paid co-ops in a professional lab after only six months
 Professional career skills curriculum
 Hands-on training on industry-standard equipment
 Small class size fosters one-on-one coaching

Did we mention free tuition?! Tuition and fees will be waived — in their entirety — for the Academy’s class of 2027. In addition, qualifying students can receive a stipend of $1,000 per month to help support their living expenses while training. GMGI is committed to providing STEM education opportunities to all, regardless of financial background.

Applications are still being accepted for the Class of 2027, which begins on August 31! The program is open to students ages 18-30 with a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Please visit the Apply page on the GMGI website for more information on the program, and to submit your application. Space is limited so don’t miss this amazing opportunity! Reach out to Laura Richane — laura.richane@gmgi.org — Director of Enrollment & Partnerships, with any questions or to request a tour

Looking for what’s next? Gloucester Biotechnology Academy is accepting applications!