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Join us as we explore some of the most legendary organists of the 20th century who have played this remarkable instrument, including Virgil Fox, E. Power Biggs, Joseph Bonnet, and Marcel Dupré.
Gather in the Great Hall, surrounded by the organ’s pipes, which are ingeniously built into the very walls of the room, as we share the story of this one-of-a-kind instrument. We’ll also discuss how the organ now sits silent, and unveil our vision to breathe life back into it and bring organ concerts back to the Museum.
This presentation will be led by Peter Kennett, Vice President of the Board of Directors at Hammond Castle Museum and Organ Restoration Team Lead, alongside John Roper, Deputy Team Lead from the Plenum Organ Company.
Arrangement by: Sage Floral Studio, Beth Genovese and Gina Russo of Gloucester, MA (2024). James McClellan (1910-2005), Midgard Serpent, 1967. Teak, paint, and gold leaf. Gift of the artist, 2000. [Accession # 2000.33].
GLOUCESTER, Mass. (April 2025) – On May 3, Cape Ann Museum welcomes the public to Flourishing Blooms with C.B. Fisk, Homage to Cape Ann Blossoms, a version of the beloved annual Cape Ann Blossoms event. Ten floral designers from the North Shore through their eye-catching arrangements will bring to life the current exhibition on view, Breath of Life – C.B. Fisk, Designers and Builders of Pipe Organs.
With the Museum’s Downtown campus closed for renovations, this event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Janet & William Ellery James Center at the Museum’s CAM Green campus (13 Poplar Street, Gloucester), which is free and open to the public.
“Flourishing Blooms with C.B. Fisk is a tribute to the Museum’s annual Cape Ann Blossoms event that spotlights the strong connections between art and the natural world,” says Oliver Barker, Director of Cape Ann Museum. “Visitors can expect to see glorious floral arrangements paired with the pipe organ design process and creation, highlighting a mix of art, nature and music all in one show.”
Breath of Life – C.B. Fisk, Designers and Builders of Pipe Organs explores the work of Gloucester-based C. B. Fisk Organ company from development from a modest workshop to an industry-leading designer and builder of pipe organs, now installed all over the globe. The show highlights a selection of Fisk’s projects using scale models, photographs, and carvings, providing floral artists with a wide range of creativity for their arrangements.
All are welcome to view Flourishing Blooms with C.B. Fisk, Homage to Cape Ann Blossoms on Saturday, May 3. Advance registration, which is free, is recommended. To register and learn more about the event, please visit capeannmuseum.org.
The Cape Ann Museum, founded in 1875, exists to preserve and celebrate the history and culture of the area and to keep it relevant to today’s audiences. Spanning 44,000 square feet, the Museum’s Downtown campus, which is closed for renovations through spring 2026, remains a major cultural institution on Boston’s North Shore that has welcomed thousands of local, national, and international visitors annually to its exhibitions, programs and community led events. In addition to fine art, the Museum’s collections include decorative art, textiles, artifacts from the fisheries and granite industries, four historic structures, a Library & Archives and a sculpture garden in the heart of downtown Gloucester.
The Cape Ann Museum Green (CAM Green), the Museum’s campus off Grant Circle and Route 128 in Gloucester is home to the 12,000 square foot Janet & William Ellery James Center, built in 2020 which includes a flexible exhibition and community programming space designed to reach broader audiences with new exhibits and public programs. CAM Green also features three historic structures: the White Ellery House (1710), the Babson-Alling House (c.1740), an adjacent Barn (c.1740), a Contemporary Art Wetu (2023-2024) and a Mush8n (mi-shoon) (2023), an eastern woodlands boat.
General admission to the Cape Ann Museum Green campus is free. Due to limited parking, timed parking reservations for vehicles are recommended.
More information can be found on www.capeannmuseum.org or please call (978)283-0455 x110.
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Our friend Brian Wall, CPA, just fired the starting shot in the Fireworks Fundraising Competition with a generous $100 pledge! He challenges every other CPA Firm in Gloucester to match his pledge. 💰🔥
Now it’s YOUR turn!
We’re calling on all local businesses — Contractors, Bankers, Electricians, Hair Salons, Restaurants, Bars, Landscapers, Liquor Stores, Nail Salons, Spas, Lawyers, and more — to join the challenge. Who will be the first in your category to make the first pledge? Then you will challenge others in your profession to follow suit.
Our goal is to have 500 businesses donate $100 each. Seems like an easy goal to reach to continue on with this year’s old tradition of fireworks on the 3rd of July.
💥 It’s easy – Only comment to PLEDGE and call out another individual in a business profession, and or owner. (All others will be deleted to avoid confusion) 1️⃣ Pledge $100 2️⃣ Name your next challenger! 3️⃣ Help us keep Cape Ann’s fireworks tradition shining bright!
As an incentive and donating business could forward their business card and will be spotlighted on our group page with nearly 10K members.
🎇 Did you know fireworks represent hope and unity? Let’s come together and make this year’s show the most dazzling yet!
📬 Send checks to: Better Together for Cape Ann Inc PO Box 16 Gloucester, MA 01930
💬 Or DM any admin, and we’ll arrange a pickup at your business!
This is a 2-week challenge, so don’t wait — let’s rally together and make it a night to remember!
READY, SET… CHALLENGE! 🎉
Better Together Cape Ann, Inc., is a 501c(3) and any donations are tax-deductible.
📝 Disclaimer: Regardless of whether we meet the quota this year, funds raised will go directly to the fireworks committee. Let’s raise those funds and get it done! 💪 Just so you are aware, it costs roughly $45,000 to put on each display.
— with Anthony Saputo and 4 others.
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REMINDER – this Wednesday, April 30th is the last day for all local youth poets to submit entries for this year’s Poetry without Paper contest! Enter today HERE!
Any questions, email Tricia at tbalsan@sawyerfreelibrary.org, call 978-325-5555 or stop by the Sawyer Free Library at 21 Main Street!
If you think your financial history might stop you from getting a home loan, think again! FHA loans are designed for people who want a low down payment and flexible financial requirements. They’re a great option for first-time homebuyers, too.
Certain residential communities have a homeowners association (HOA) to oversee aspects of the community. If you’re considering a property governed by an HOA do your homework and understand the rules, the governance structure and the HOA dues required. HOAs vary widely, so it’s wise to know before you buy.
TIME’S ALMOST UP! Grant applications are closing Wednesday, April 30th, 2025! Make sure to submit yours now at www.LoveCapeAnn.com/Grant-Application.
APPLICATIONS FOR 2025 GRANTS
The Cape Ann Community Foundation (CACF) invites 2025 proposals for grants. Applications will be available on Monday, March 31, 2025 and must be submitted by Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Grants are awarded from the proceeds made from the Cape Ann License Plate and direct donations from the community. Our grants range from $1,000 to $5,000 for projects that support the Foundation’s mission in the following areas:
Regional promotion: projects that support and enhance the quality of life for the Cape Ann region and the communities of Essex, Gloucester, Manchester-by-the-Sea and Rockport; and promote Cape Ann as a desirable place to live, work, recreate, and vacation.
Economic Development: projects that expand employment opportunities and enhance the economic vitality of Cape Ann, including but not limited to projects that facilitate the start-up of new enterprises or the expansion of existing enterprises on Cape Ann.
Training and Education: projects that support the training and education of the current and future Cape Ann workforce, including entrepreneurial training, to help Cape Ann residents succeed and thrive in the 21st-century economy.
Eligible applicants include religious, educational, scientific and cultural institutions; poverty relief agencies; and in general any organization that qualifies as a 501(c) (3) charity and is based in or providing services to the Cape Ann community. Local governments and their subdivisions in the communities of Essex, Gloucester, Manchester-by-the-Sea and Rockport are also eligible to apply for CACF grants.
“The work the Foundation is able to accomplish with the help of the proceeds from plates on the road and generous bidders during our Low-Number Cape Ann License Plate Online Auction each year is a testament to the heart and soul of the Cape Ann Community and the pride we all hold for our beautiful area.” said Britta Cahoon, Co-Chair “Please don’t forget, if you already have a plate, you can continue to make a difference through a direct donation to the Foundation on our website and by spreading the word to family and friends.” added Tony Sapienza, Co-Chair.
For further information on the grant application process, call Sam Bevins at (978) 283-1601 or email sam@capeannchamber.com.
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KATELYN CIARAMITARO
(978) 473-0922
katelyn.ciaramitaro@engelvolkers.com
120 Main St, Gloucester, Ma
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