Culture Splash is back for 2022, building off the success of last summer’s inaugural program.

Culture Splash is back for 2022, building off the success of last summer’s inaugural program. Gloucester is the only city in Massachusetts to have two designated cultural districts. This summer our cultural districts join forces to celebrate and promote our vibrant cultural organizations, creative groups and individuals, galleries, artists and non-profits. Join Rocky Neck Cultural District and Harbortown Cultural District in celebrating the very best of what Gloucester has to offer.

Every Thursday evening from June 23 to August 25, a different cultural organization will be spotlighted on Rocky Neck and in Harbortown. These signature cultural hosts will welcome visitors and residents from 4:00 to 7:00pm, highlighting their cultural work and programs in an Open House format, free to the public. Additionally, each host will bring together the offerings from the local creative community with performances, openings, and presentations. So that you can see ALL that each night has to offer, we are hosting free Harbor Shuttle access from 4:00 to 8:00pm between Harbor Loop and Rocky Neck. Shuttle will be leaving every half hour from the Harbormaster dock and the docks by the Studio.

Gloucester has a robust cultural community beyond compare. With so much to experience, we encourage you to join us. Music, art, culture, heritage, galleries, dance, and maritime history awaits. Make this the summer you get out and experience it all. Check back for weekly event activities and business happenings.

Culture Splash is brought to you by Rocky Neck Cultural District and Downtown Cultural District, made possible by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council.

Stephen Lapierre Gallery (Rocky Neck)

Dale Sherman Blodget at Madfish Gallery (Rocky Neck)

The band “Is It Mr. Fox?” performing at Cape Ann Museum – they have free concerts in the Courtyard every Thursday for Culture Splash 5:30-7:00pm

Tween Nights at the Sawyer Free Library

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Calling all Tween’s – you don’t want to miss Spooky Storytelling this Thursday evening, July 21 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at theSawyer Free Library! Great for Tweens grades 5-8.

Also be sure to mark you calendar for Paint Along Night on August 4 and Gaming Club on August 18, both 5:30-6:30pm.

Questions? Contact: mhall@sawyerfreelibrary.org or 978-325-5549.

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Two Week Close? No Problem. Buyers Represented By Katelyn Ciaramitaro

                              JUST SOLD                                  by Katelyn Ciaramitaro

Contact Katelyn and let her help make your real estate dreams become reality-

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4 EverFab -Beatles Concert and Upcoming Bandstand Schedule From Alice Gardner

Hi Joey ,

We attended the Beatles concert last night at the Antonio Gentile Bandstand at Stage Fort Park . Perfect evening  and an amazing concert . They even had free ice cream !

Alice Gardner

Who Remembers 1996 Sitcom “Townies” Based Out Of #GloucesterMA Starring A-Listers Bill Burr, Molly Ringwald, jenna Elfman and Ron Livingston and lauren Graham

GMGI Waives all Biotech Academy Tuition for 2022-2023

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“The Big Waive” a gift to Cape Ann’s young adults

Gloucester Biotechnology Academy has announced a new financial structure to support young adults’ investment in their futures. Through the generous support of donors, tuition and fees will be waived in their entirety for the Academy’s incoming class of 2023. In addition, qualifying students will receive stipends to help support their living expenses.

The Academy trains young adults for professional careers as life sciences laboratory technicians. Students spend seven months of hands-on learning in a state-of-the-art teaching facility located in Gloucester’s Blackburn Center, followed by a three-month paid internship at a biotech company in Boston, Cambridge, or the North Shore.

Spaces are still available for the incoming class of 2023, with start dates in both August and November. The program is open to students between the ages of 18 and 30 with a high school diploma or equivalent —…

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Chickity Check It! A couple of Cape Ann history blog posts From Rob Fitzgibbon

Dear Joey at Good Morning Gloucester.

Love reading your view about life on the dock.

Wanted to share with you a couple of Cape Ann history blog posts I recently completed that I think you might find interesting:

This one is about the cursed Gloucester fishing schooner “hoodoo ship” Charles Haskell:

Gloucester: The Cursed Ship Charles Haskell

and the second one is about the Depression-era “Rockport Maniac” unsolved murders:

Rockport: Whatever You Say, Say Nothing

Keep up the good work! 

Load Up The Cooler Honey With Some Refreshing Bologna, Ham and Cheese and Olive Loaf Seltzers!

Deeeeeelicious!

Can we get these at Licka Locka?

We’re gonna need to do a thorough taste test review on the next GloucesterCast.

CAPE ANN MAKERS MARKET – 2022 SUMMER MARKETS

AT OCEAN ALLIANCE ON ROCKY NECK

July 21st event to feature Cape Ann Artisans, Crafters and Makers, Bobbi Gibb Art Exhibit, Live Music 
& Food Truck

Date and Time:
Thursday July 21

Thursday, August 18

4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Location:
Ocean Alliance

32 Horton’s Street, Rocky Neck, Gloucester, MA 01930

Details:
Free Admission to Market

Limited Public Parking Rocky Neck Avenue parking lot or side street parking 

Downtown Parking with following:

  • Free Water Shuttle from/to Downtown/Rocky Neck from 4-8pm
  • CATA Bus on Demand service, $2 pp/per trip

Rain dates: July 28 & August 25

Cape Ann Makers Market – July 21st Summer Maker Market at Ocean Alliance, the first of two Summer Markets,  will feature more than 20 local Artisans, Crafters & Makers from Cape Ann offering nature and coastal inspired handmade Arts and Crafts, including jewelry, metalsmithing, pottery, sculpture, painting, photography, woodworking, fiber arts, candles, hand harvested artisanal sea salts, natural body care and much more.  The Markets are being held at the iconic former Tarr and Wonson Paint Manufactory on Rocky Neck, from 4-8 pm.

The Summer Markets are in conjunction with the Culture Splash Thursday events by Rocky Neck Cultural District and Harbortown Cultural District, and the Ocean Alliance crew will also have information for visitors about their whale research, marine conservation work, and the restoration project at the historic paint factory as well as well as featured products for sale.  

In addition to the Market, Bobbi Gibb, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon and an accomplished artist will be exhibiting her latest work.

Visitors can also enjoy the fresh food offerings of Gloucester’s LobsterRoller food truck, live music from local artists, Toni Ann Enes and Jules daSilva, and the best water views in Gloucester. All vendor table fees for the benefit of Ocean Alliance. An August 18 Market event is also scheduled featuring additional artisan vendors.

July 21 Vendors List Includes:

  • Amaris Arts
  • Cape Ann Sea Salt
  • Crystal Energy  Images
  • Eleven Eleven
  • Fine Intuitive Art
  • Gloucester Quilter         
  •     & Mini Lobster Traps
  • Hold Fast Company
  • LobsterRoller
  • Nicole Dahlmer Art & Photography
  • Ocean Alliance
  • Pat D’s Photos
  • Rocky Neck Aprons
  • Seasons of New England
  • Sew Nice
  • Stephanie’s Scents
  • Temple of Enora
  • And more!