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Vickie grew up in Iowa. Lived in Silicon Valley & NYC. Peter has lived all over (NJ, NY, CH, IN, CA, MA, etc.) We chose to live and raise our family in Gloucester. Owners of gimmesound.com & Van Ness Group. Producers of gimmeLIVE concerts.
Allen Estes Vickie and Melissa Cox at Cape Ann savings bank toy drive
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Win Dinner & A Show with Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr and help needy kids!
If you’re listening to North Shore 104.9 today, you know they’re broadcasting Senator Bruce Tarr’s North Shore Toy Drive live until 6pm and you’ll hear Senator Tarr mention a “Once in a lifetime” auction on air. We don’t want people who can’t have the radio on to miss out, so here’s the scoop:
This Sunday, Senator Tarr is taking 4 people as his guests to the Larcom Theatre at 2pm for Henri Smith New Orleans Christmas Matinee followed by dinner at Teresa’s Prime (the new steakhouse in North Reading).
You can bid on this “once in a lifetime opportunity” by sending an email to northshoretoydrive@yahoo.com with your name, phone number and your bid.
Senator Tarr will be updating the bid price live on the radio during the day — and you can continue bidding during the day tomorrow too. The winning bid will be announced tomorrow (FRI) at 5pm. The money will be donated to the winner’s local Toy Drive charity.
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All New Holiday Delights This Weekend FRI-SUN @ Gloucester Stage
Heidi Dallin has produced a brand-new Holiday Delights show for 2013. Check out this wicked cool promo by Lisa Smith from Cape Ann TV. Lisa’s daughter is in the show too! Four performances @ Gloucester Stage this weekend: Friday 7pm, Saturday 3pm & 7PM and Sunday 3pm. Adults $15, Seniors $12, Children under 12 $6. Get tickets here.
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Not playing your instrument? Donate it to a needy kid and enter to win!
When local New Orleans transplant, Henri Smith, and his band take the stage Saturday and Sunday at the Larcom Theatre in Beverly, they won’t be the only people in the house with musical instruments.
That’s because members of the audience are bringing instruments to donate to The Musary — a free music lending library “no strings attached” serving Boston’s North Shore, including Cape Ann.
Everyone who brings an instrument to donate will be entered to win a door prize at intermission. The door prizes we have now are:
One night stay at Salem Hawthorne Hotel plus $50 gift certificate for Nathaniel’s (their restaurant).
Spa Day at Maison Esthetique Christiane Bourque Spa in Danvers ($400 value)
Plus a chance to have your Christmas shopping paid for with the 50/50 Raffle!
The Musary is a 501(c)3 on-profit organization that that works to motivate, cultivate and inspire people, especially young people, in our community to get involved in music. It is the Musary’s goal to lend musical instruments to anyone in need, “No Strings Attached.” To learn more about The Musary, borrow an instrument or donate, visit their website.
There’s plenty of time to dig around in your attic or basement and find that no-longer-used instrument so you can put it to good use again this weekend. And who knows, you might just win something — but even if you don’t win, you’ll know you helped a young person appreciate the power of music, who might not otherwise be able to do so. And that will feel great! There are still some seats left for Henri Smith New Orleans Christmas Concert on Saturday at 7:30pm (get them here) — and excellent seats left for the Sunday Matinee at 2pm (get them here).
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Thursday Toy Drive 6AM – 6PM ~ 3 Cape Ann stops with live music ~ Come donate a toy!
Special appearances by Chelsea Berry at the MAC (2 – 3 PM), Alexandra Valenti @ Shalin Liu (3:30 – 4:30 PM) and Allen Estes at Cape Ann Savings Bank (5-6 PM). See full schedule below!
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Just in Santa just left the North Pole and is on his way to Cape Ann TV!
Santa will be a Cape Ann TV today from 3-7 pm. Don’t forget to bring the kids in to meet him!
Cape Ann TV
38 Blackburn Center
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-281-2443
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UPDATE: Cape Ann Winter Solstice Benefit Concert – Saturday Dec 21
Cape Ann’s top musicians come together this holiday season to celebrate the Winter Solstice and help raise money for Gloucester’s historic UU Meetinghouse Restoration Project. Local legend, Allen Estes, is back with Matt Leavenworth on guitar and fiddle, Wolf Ginandes on bass and Fairport Convention founder Dave Mattacks on drums — all of whom brought us a magical night at the Larcom Theatre in October.
Sharing the stage with Allen and his band are some of Cape Ann’s top performers, from have a dozen genres, who come to celebrate the power of music to bring people together and lift our spirits.
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Willie Loco Alexander & The Raztones | ||
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Fly Amero |  |
Gordon Baird |
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Inge Berge |  |
Charlee Bianchini |
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Ken Bonfield |  |
Dan King |
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T Max |  |
Michael O’Leary |
Special Appearance: Gloucester Police Chief, Lenny Campanello sings Springsteen.
The entire concert will be taped for a Local Music Seen Christmas Special to be shown on Cape Ann TV.
| TICKETS Available at: Church Office Liquor Locker Online here |
General Admission
$20 Advance $15 Child/Senior (under 12/over 65) Reserved Pews
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It’s worth getting up by 9am on Sunday to catch “Curtain Up” on 104.9
Just in case you haven’t noticed, North Shore 104.9’s “Curtain Up” host, Aurelia Nelson, has been inviting Cape Ann musians to be her guests more frequently of late and it points to a trend of featuring locals on the station as a whole (see some examples here).
Tomorrow (SUNDAY) at 9AM, she does it again, this time with Henri Smith. Henri will talk about all the special guest he has pull together for his New Orleans Christmas show at the Larcom Theatre.
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Take your tyke to Cape Ann TV’s Santa Party Mon Dec 9 then watch on Christmas
Children are invited to meet Santa at Cape Ann TV’s Annual Santa Party on Monday, December 9, 2013
Cape Ann TV will host its annual Santa Party on Monday, December 9 at 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Cape Ann TV Studio located at 38 Blackburn Center in Gloucester. Children are invited to come to the studio and meet Santa Claus. Their meeting with Santa will be videotaped and shown on Cape Ann TV’s Channel 12 on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. This annual event is a free and open to the public.
As this is the season of giving, Cape Ann TV is a Project Uplift children’s toy and teen present collection site for families in need. Although it is not necessary to bring a gift, you may drop off a new unwrapped toy or new clothes for a child, or gift card for teens up to age 14.
For more information about Cape Ann TV’s Santa Party please call: 978-281-2443. Additional information can be found online here.
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Proof of the goodness within us all
If you’re wondering where to find proof of the goodness deep within us all; proof that the human spirit shines through the darkness; look no farther than your own heart. Recall how you felt when you heard, yesterday, that Nelson Mandela is dead. You can’t quite put your finger on it, can you? It’s just a hole in your heart.
Nearly every world leader from politicians to tycoons to top artists in every field jumped into social media within minutes of hearing the news to laud Mandela as one of the greatest people who ever lived.
Hundreds gathered, in the middle of the night, outside Mandela’s home to pay their respects to the icon of peace and reconciliation.
Every one of us can recognize goodness when we see it. That’s the proof.
FOB Greg Bover chose a wonderful, inspiring quote from Nelson Mandela this past June. Check out that post and resolve that today, as you mourn the passing of perhaps the greatest man, with whom you had the honor to share this planet, you will no longer settle for “a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”
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BREAKING NEWS: Cape Ann Winter Solstice Tickets Finally On Sale
You heard it first on GMG! This concert will sell quickly, so don’t delay. Get tix now.
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Gloucester High School Thanksgiving Day football Game on Cape Ann TV Tonight
This just in from Erich Archer:
Hello Friends of CATV,
We would like to invite you to tune in to our broadcast of the Gloucester High School Thanksgiving Day football game tonight at 8pm on Channel 12.
This production is part of our Enhanced Sports pilot program. The goal of the program is to send three cameras to 25 sports games this year at the Gloucester, Manchester/Essex, and Rockport high schools to provide dynamic, high-quality coverage of these events. We will also provide supplemental sports programming such as highlight packages, interviews with players and coaches, and promotional videos.
As an added bonus at this year’s Thanksgiving game we also included a fourth camera on a 6-foot camera crane at midfield!
The games will premiere on channel 12 and then air on channel 20 for the remainder of the week.
We hope you enjoy our enhanced coverage and look forward to providing the best, local sports coverage in the area.
Anything you can do to help spread the word about this exciting new coverage would be much appreciated.
Thanks very much,
Erich Archer
Executive Director
Cape Ann TV
erich@capeanntv.org
978.281.2443
www.capeanntv.org
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Weekend Schedule Starting Thursday – Too Many Choices!
Thursday, December 5
40th Annual Ladies Night – Gloucester Downtown – 5-10pm
It’s soooo easy to make Holiday Shopping Painless By Shopping Local and now with the Hive and Teen Artist Guild offering Gift wrapping service on Ladies night, it’s even easier and MORE FUN to get your shit done locally instead of fighting the crowds at the mall. No Brainer City Baby! To add to the awesome traditions of Ladies Night the Teen Artist Guild is having an open studio/boutique and wrapping event.
Custom made wrapping paper to wrap gifts – for free, of course donations to the program would be lovely!
December 5th, with a special tree lighting ceremony in front of Town Hall on Martin Street beginning at 6:30.
December 6th – Arrival of Santa by boat at 6PM at the Town Landing. As you are waiting for Santa, activities and refreshments will be set up including: riding Thomas the Train, Woodman’s Clam Chowder, Dunkin’ Donuts Hot Chocolate, and more.
December 7th, features a breakfast with Santa at the Essex Elementary School from 8-11AM as well as all day Holiday Shopping Open Houses at many Essex’s local businesses.
Friday, December 6
SoulCove CFA’s Grand Opening Gala! @ 8 Atwater Ave, Manchester, MA
Join us for our grand opening event! The Manchester Athletic Club is holding their Holiday Fair Expo on December 6th and we will be opening our doors to the community as well.
From 5:00pm-8:00pm Rach and Thom will be on hand with many of our faculty members to speak with you about all of the exciting classes, ensembles, camps, and performances being offered at SoulCove. Guests will also have the opportunity to view and purchase some of the amazing art on our walls!
At 8:00pm we will move into The Garden Room for cocktails and a performance by members of the SoulCove faculty (collaborations galore!)
December 6
Shop Manchester Night from 4-9 pm.Win an iPad Mini or a BMX Bike
December 7
Shop Manchester Day
Win an iPad Mini or a BMX Bike
The Jingle Bell Walk with Santa
December 8 3:30 pm
Christmas Concert and the Lighting of the Friendship Tree
Saturday, December 7
The 176th Annual ANNISQUAM SEWING CIRCLE CHRISTMAS FAIR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 ~ 8:30 am – Noon
At the ANNISQUAM VILLAGE HALL, LEONARD STREET, ANNISQUAM
A delicious LUNCHEON will be served at 12:30 pm!
The Christmas Fair features fresh holiday greens, centerpieces, wreaths and plants; exceptional handicrafts, and a glittering display of costume jewelry. The Sewing Circle is proud of the lovely presentation and wrapping of home-baked, gourmet foods and preserves prepared by our members. Delightful hostess baskets are always popular items at the sale. The Circle of Recipes cookbook, filled with cherished family recipes and historical commentaries from Sewing Circle members, will be available as a perfect Christmas gift!
The festive and delicious three-course luncheon will be served at 12:30 and tickets are $15.00. Reservations are recommended. Please call 978-283-2247.
Founded in 1837, the Annisquam Sewing Circle is one of the oldest, continuous, independent societies of women in the United States. The Sewing Circle contributes the proceeds of their Christmas Fair and other fundraisers to the needs of many of Cape Ann’s community programs.
The Village Hall in Annisquam, Gloucester, is located on Leonard Street off Rt. 127A. Watch for the signs at Gran Circle and the Annisquam Village Church!
Rockport Holiday Activities:
Santa Arrives via a Lobster Boat and Tree Lighting @ Bradley Wharf on Bearskin Neck, and Dock Square, 3:45pm
Sunday, December 8
St. John’s Church, 48 Middle Street, Gloucester will host “Lessons and Carols for Advent” on Sunday, December 8 at 4 pm. The program is open to the public. Featuring music and readings for the season of Advent, the Parish Choir as well as the new young Choir School Choristers (pictured) will sing. Featured is the anthem “Advent”, a composition by music director, Mark Nelson, for choir and flute with words by Gloria Richardson, noted Cape Ann poet and church member. Playing the flute will be Jean Antrim. The congregation will sing several hymns including “Lo, he comes with clouds descending” and “O come, O come Emmanuel”. The church is decorated with deep blue altar hangings and the blue “contrails” hanging from the arches overhead and lit with the light of a hundred blue candles. Freewill offering at the door. Free parking at 33 Washington Street. A reception follows. 978.283.1708 ext 2. stjohnsgloucester.org
If that was not enough there is great music happening all around Cape Ann check out the complete listing here
There are only 9 days left to build a gingerbread house for the Middle Street Walk Contest on Dec. 14. Your house must be completed by Dec. 13. Checkout this video on how to make one from Cape Ann TV http://vp.telvue.com/preview?id=T01896&video=177709
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It’s Holiday Delights time of year again. Check out this year’s show!
This just in from Heidi Dallin:
Gloucester Stage Youth Acting Workshops
Presents
HOLIDAY DELIGHTS
From Egypt to England to Gloucester: A New Journey for 2013
A Holiday Season Event for All Ages Featuring Students from Gloucester Stage Youth Acting Workshops
The Gloucester Stage Youth Acting Workshops proudly presents Holiday Delights from December 13 through December 15 at Gloucester Stage Company, 267 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA. Holiday Delights features a cast of 40 young people ranging in age from 6 to 17, all students in Gloucester Stage Youth Acting Workshops. Conceived and directed by Heidi Dallin, this festive evening of stories, songs, magic and dance recounts the special traditions that other cultures and families experience as seen during one young girl’s magical journey on Christmas Eve to discover what is really important during the the holiday season.
The 2013 edition of Holiday Delights features the new journey of a young girl who discovers the spirit and the joys of the holiday season as she faces the prospect of leaving her beloved hometown of Gloucester and moving with her family to a new home in Michigan. During her Christmas Eve travels with Mrs. Claus and the elves, she joins an Egyptian Christmas celebration, celebrates Hanukkah, travels back in time to turn of the century Gloucester to see her Italian-Irish ancestors celebrate the holidays and meets famous literary characters including The Cratchit Family and the Fezziwig Family from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol and the March Sisters from Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. During her Christmas Eve journey she learns about the special traditions of other families and comes to realize the importance of her own family traditions.
The 2013 edition of Holiday Delights features the new story of a contemporary family in Egypt celebrating Christmas inspired by YAW student Farah Moussa, an exchange student from Egypt studying at Gloucester High School. Cast members learned traditional Egyptian dance. The 2013 production includes elements of Sign Language learned in YAW classes this year, magic performed by cast members, new songs, new twists on classic holiday stories and the return of the original story set in turn of the century Gloucester featuring the young girl’s grandmother as a young girl herself growing up on the Fort in an Irish-Italian fishing family. According to director and writer Heidi Dallin, “I wanted to explore the main character’s background so she could see first hand her own family traditions and thus gain a new appreciation for them. I also wanted to offer the entire cast a glimpse of Gloucester’s past and enrich their experience in the production. We had an enthusiastic audience response to the 2012 premiere of the story so we brought the story back this year with some new twists and a new song.” In addition to Dallin, the artistic staff includes music direction by Gloucester Public Schools’ Helen Greene, choreography by Windhover’s Carol Burnham, set design by Gloucester Joe Mustone and property design by Danver’s Jamie Wilkinson, costume design by Lara Jardullo, and lighting design by Brendan Marr.
The 40 young actors bring the original and classic stories to life on stage with a fresh perspective. Many actors play multiple roles in the production to bring all the stories to life. The show has over 100 costume changes. Holiday Delights features classic holiday music including Deck The Halls; O, Christmas Tree, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, and Santa Claus Is Coming To Town and the show ends with a audience sing a long and a visit from Santa Claus. Gloucester High School Junior 17 year old Jaqi McCarthy returns to the role of Mrs. Claus. McCarthy has been a student of Gloucester Stage Youth Acting Workshops since age six and has appeared in Holiday Delights for 4 years. Waring School student 12 year old Sara Wheeler plays the young girl who wants to skip Christmas rather than move away from Gloucester. Wheeler first appeared in Holiday Delights in 2007 and was the youngest member of that year’s cast. She has performed in all 5 productions of Holiday Delights, originating over a dozen different roles since 2007.
Holiday Delights performances are December 13 through December 15 at Gloucester Stage, 267 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA. Performance times are 7 pm on December 13, December 14 and 3 pm on December 14 and December 15 Ticket prices are $15 for Adults; $12 for Senior Citizens, $8 for Students and $6 for Children under 12. For tickets and further information, call 978-281-4433 or visit http://www.gloucesterstage.com
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SPECIAL TAPING TOMORROW, TUES, DEC 3: Brian Alex of Entrain and local guitar virtuoso Ken Bonfield
Here’s your last chance in 2013 to be in the studio audience when we tape two new shows for Local Music Seen with Allen Estes. We start taping about 2pm with guest Ken Bonfield, who is featured in Acoustic Guitar Magazine this month. Then we welcome Brian Alex of Entrain for our second show.
Both tremendously talented musicians promise to make for excellent shows. You can join the studio audience at Cape Ann TV, 38 Blackburn Center (get directions). As usual we ask that you get there by 2pm, but don’t expect us to start on time — it’s TV, something always happens.
Here are a couple of videos to give you an idea of the very high level of musicianship you can expect to enjoy.
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Cape Ann Symphony Holiday Pops Concert ~ SOLD OUT FOR SUNDAY
If you want to hear the world premiere of “Yankee Swap!: White Elephant Gift Exchange” from Suite No. 4 “Cape Ann” by Robert J. Bradshaw you better call now to get your tickets for tonight!
Performance: Saturday, November 30, 2013 8:00 P.M.
Performance: Sunday, December 1, 2013 2:00 P.M. SOLD OUT
The Cape Ann Symphony concerts are held at the Manchester-Essex High School auditorium on 36 Lincoln Street in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA. Manchester-Essex High School Auditorium is handicapped accessible. Ticket prices are $35 for adults, $30 for senior citizens, $20 for Young Adults and Free for children age 18 and under. For tickets and information, call 978-281-0543 or visit www.capeannsymphony.org.
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Tonight’s Music Lineup
There is a lot of great music happening tonight – check out the list:
TONIGHT, Saturday, November 30, 2013
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5:00 pm DAN KING
Early Show with special guest
FREE SHOW
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| 7:30 pm OVERBOARD
SOLD OUT
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8:00 pm CAPE ANN SYMPHONY
Holiday Pops – Featuring Wendy Betts and the Cape Ann Symphony Singers
36 Lincoln St, Manchester, MA 01930
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| 8:30 pm JOE THOMAS |
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9:00 pm  THE WILKINS NOISE
Joe Wilkins Trio w/Leo Ciaramitaro and Steve Burke
FREE SHOW
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| 9:00 pm PETER HOARE
Post Thanksgiving Acoustic leftovers
FREE SHOW
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| 9:00 pm MIKE O’CONNELL BAND
The Funny Man with the Rockin’ Jams
FREE SHOW
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9:30 pm GROOVE THERAPY
FREE SHOW
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| 9:30 pm F-BOMB
Rogers St., Gloucester, MA,
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TOMORROW, Sunday, December 1, 2013
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3:00 pm CAPE ANN SYMPHONY
Holiday Pops – Featuring Wendy Betts and the Cape Ann Symphony Singers
36 Lincoln St, Manchester, MA 01930
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| 5:00 pm SASQUATCH
FREE SHOW
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| 5:00 pm NORTH SHORE BELL RINGERS
Kent Circle, Gloucester, MA 01930
FREE SHOW
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Cape Ann Symphony Holiday Pops Concert and raising money for typhoon victims – Tonight Nov 30 & Dec 1
The Cape Ann Symphony is partnering with the Red Cross to raise funds to benefit those affected by the recent typhoon in the Philippines.
At its concerts Saturday and Sunday — which premiere “Yankee Swap!: White Elephant Gift Exchange,” by Gloucester composer Robert Bradshaw — there will be a real Yankee swap for the charity.
“When the idea of the Yankee swap came up, I thought, what better way to do this than to collaborate with an organization that could really use some help right now,” said David Stotzer, president of the symphony’s board. “I looked at all the devastation from the typhoon in the Philippines and thought of the Red Cross and the incredible relief efforts they provide worldwide. Their work is awe-inspiring and the Cape Ann Symphony is proud to offer our support.”
“The American Red Cross of Northeast Massachusetts is grateful to be the recipient of Cape Ann Symphony’s generosity,” said Frederica Doeringer, executive director of the chapter. “The Yankee Swap is a wonderful way to launch the symphony’s world premiere of “Yankee Swap” for orchestra by Robert J. Bradshaw and at the same time, reach across the world to help those devastated by Typhoon Haiyan.”
Audience members can bring a cash or check donation to the concerts to present to Red Cross volunteers. In return, they will get a raffle ticket for a drawing during the concert. Two winners will be chosen at each performance.
Performance: Saturday, November 30, 2013 8:00 P.M.
Performance: Sunday, December 1, 2013 2:00 P.M.
The Cape Ann Symphony concerts are held at the Manchester-Essex High School auditorium on 36 Lincoln Street in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA. Manchester-Essex High School Auditorium is handicapped accessible. Ticket prices are $35 for adults, $30 for senior citizens, $20 for Young Adults and Free for children age 18 and under. For tickets and information, call 978-281-0543 or visit www.capeannsymphony.org.
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VIDEO: Partial Lineup for Cape Ann Solstice Announced
Final lineup to be announced soon. Tickets will go on sale in a couple of days. The entire concert will be filmed for a Local Music Seen special. Here’s your chance to support the Meetinghouse Restoration Fund to build Gloucester’s premier performance venue — and to be on TV (or sit in the back and remain anonymous).
Good Morning Gloucester 