The Spring Refreshed Concert~Musicians Unleashed in the beautiful Crowell Chapel in Manchester!! Cape Ann Symphony woodwinds featured :)

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Reminder–special Cape Ann Symphony Musicians Unleashed event coming this Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 3pm

photos: Principal Flute Stephanie Stathos; Principal Oboe Izumi Sakamoto; Principal Clarinet Bill Kirkley

Details from Heidi Dallin for CAS:

“Cape Ann Symphony’s Musicians Unleashed Concert Series ushers in springtime with The Spring Refreshed Concert, on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM at The Crowell Chapel, 3 Rosedale Avenue, Manchester-by-the-Sea.  The ticket price for The Spring Refreshed Concert is $40.   Call CAS at 978-281-0543 or go to www.capeannsymphony.org to purchase tickets. Premiering in 2019, The Cape Ann Symphony’s Musicians Unleashed Concert Series are small intimate chamber concerts performed by members of the Cape Ann Symphony and guest artists at unique  performance venues on Cape Ann. The Musicians Unleashed Concerts have become a wonderfully popular series with an overwhelmingly enthusiastic audience response.

The Spring Refreshed Concert features classical woodwinds including flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and  horn performing Barber, Beach, Barthe, Agay, Coleman and Arnold. The program ranges from Amy Beach’s serene and  contemplative Pastorale to Malcolm Arnold’s Threes Shanties for Wind Quintet, a vibrant and witty reinterpretation of a sea shanty. The concert program also includes: Adrien Barthe’s charming and lyrical, Passacaille;  Valerie Coleman’s powerful anthem, Umoja and Samuel Barber’s playful and moody, Summer Music.

“The Spring Refreshed Concert features joyful and moving music that signals Spring has arrived!,” says Barbara Cox, Director of Marketing on the CAS Board, “We are delighted to feature these exceptionally talented woodwind players performing in the beautiful Crowell Chapel. “

The musicians of Spring Refreshed are Cape Ann Symphony members: Principal Flute Stephanie Stathos;  Principal Clarinet Bill Kirkley; Principal Oboe  Izumi Sakamoto and Principal Horn Earl Powers. The Woodwind Quintet is completed by Symphony New Hampshire member Sally Merriman, Bassoon.”

 

Devasting Fire Family needs

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni
Thank you Alana for updating with regards the terrible fire.
Our neighbors have just lost everything in a fire. I’m reaching out see if I can help gather some clothes and supplies for the next few days.
If anyone has some clothes or necessities you can share or were planning on Second Glancing: the Mom is a size small/2/4 ish; Size 6 shoes— Dad is a l/xl kinda guy, size 12 shoes — their son is 12, he’s probably a kids large or a men’s small; size 5 shoes.
I’m working with the fabulous folks at Magnolia Library and Community Center who will be hosting a temporary drop site to get donations in one place for the family. Their hours this week are: Tuesday 12-4, Wednesday 9-3, Thursday 12-4. I would love to consolidate drops to just these days so that the family does not get overwhelmed with too much until they are able to find a more permanent place to live.
If you have items or gift cards to offer the Beaudoin Family, please message me or drop them at Magnolia Library during those times and they will be delivered directly to the family and any unused items would be donated to Second Glance Thrift Store. Thank you all so much for your support.
Also- a close friend of the family is setting up a GoFundMe and I will post that trusted link as soon as I have it.  If you have further questions, please contact and I will send information directly to Alana.  Donna@ardizzoniphotography.com

This Week at The Cut – Including Sunday Sessions!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ THE CUT LIVE

Wednesday our weekly Celtic Seisiún in the restaurant starting at 6pm. This is intended to be a collaborative music experience so come grab a Guinness and enjoy the cozy neighborhood pub vibes! No cover.

Friday we have Mamma Mania – The American Tribute to ABBA! Seats are pretty much sold out, but there are still some GA Standing (aka Dancing Queen) tickets available. The price goes up $5 day of show, so get yours now. Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm. 18+. 

Friday night there will also be live music in the restaurant with Annie Brobst from 7pm-10pm. No cover.

Saturday we are SO EXCITED to have Ryan Montbleau Band up on The Cut stage. Local faves, Wood & Bone, will open the show. We are incredibly grateful to our sponsor, Notch Brewing, for supporting The Cut’s quest to bring incredible national touring acts to our little seaside city! There are still a VERY limited number of GA standing tickets left. Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm. 18+.

Plus, DJ Vito & Friends will be throwing it down in the restaurant from 9pm – close. No cover.

We also have a special show Sunday night with Knickerbocker All-Stars! This soul/blues/jazz band is killer line up of Grammy and Blues Music Award winners and nominees. You won’t want to miss it! There are still some seats available. Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm. 18+. 

Sunday Sessions in the restaurant this Sunday with 50 cent wings, free pool, live music from Ryan Maher (2-5pm) and more! No cover. Come enjoy the neighborhood bar hang vibe!

BRAVO2 is serving their killer Detroit Style pizzas along with a full menu of other delicious salads, sides, and mains. Come on by and check them out! Updated hours are below. 
Their winter hours are: 
Wed 5pm – 9pm
Thu 5pm – 9pm
Fri 5pm – 10pm
Sat 5pm – 10pm 
Sun 12pm – 9pm
Closed Mon & Tue

MAMMA MANIA TICKETS

RYAN MONTBLEAU BAND TICKETS

KNICKERBOCKER ALL-STARS TICKETS

Northshore Magazine’s Best of the North Shore voting is happening NOW. The Cut has been nominated for Best Live Music (in the PLAY category) and Best Sports Bar (in the DRINK) category. If you love The Cut, please help us spread the word by voting for us! BONS is a great way to help people who haven’t heard of The Cut yet find us! 

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April Vacation! Theatre at the Cape Ann YMCA!

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Reminder from Heidi Dallin with flyer to print and share:

“Theatre classes for all ages April Vacation week! Thank you to  Kim Smith for the great photos from our 2025 production of Beetlejuice!”

Heidi Dallin  dallinh@northshoreymca.org

Devasting fire in Magnolia

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Thank you Gloucester Fire Fighters for extinguishing this fire. Terrible fire on Monday.  No one was hurt but sadly pets did not make it.

Early Spring walk on Magnolia Beach

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

On Friday took a walk on Magnolia Beach late afternoon.  It was clear, crisp and sunny and took advantage of the nice weather.

Antje Duvekot and David Berkeley at Old Sloop Presents April 18th 7:30pm

Posted on by Joanne

Here is a video of Antje performing her song Virginia, Unhinged .

The concert page is at https://oldslooppresents.org/performance/duvekot-berkeley-2025.

Thank You Gloucester and Cape Ann!

Posted on by Pat D

Once again our community stepped up for the Left-Right-Center fundraiser at the Gloucester Elks. Over $28000 was raised to benefit the Lily Jean families with the amazing support of area businesses and individuals. We sincerely feel blessed by all the donations for the raffles and auction as well as cash donations. It was an amazing night. Thank you Gloucester Elks, John Jerome, Anthony Saputo and many many others including committee members Annie Rochon, Pam Parsons, and Linda Miller led by the incredible Dee and Steve Noble. There was a great deal of support all around. Bless this community and our fishing families.

This is why restaurants and restaurant patrons should be horrified that Sysco is buying Restaurant Depot

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

The second I read this when it was announced I railed on about how bad it would be for small restaurants especially. You broke it down perfectly. For people grasping to make comparisons- look at what has happened locally when the big supermarkets started getting bought up and consolidated. Supermarkets consolidation happened with debt, debt costs money and that debt cost gets pushed to the consumer. When Supermarket competition was reduced because the supermarkets were getting bought up and without competition, it was even easier to push food prices up. Remember prices at Stop and Shop and Shaws before Market Basket came to town? If this happens to the food supply chain for restaurants, their food costs will go up and they’ll have to raise menu prices or squeeze their already thin margins. This is a nightmare for restaurants and restaurant patrons. 

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Essex Piano Trio at Gloucester Meetinghouse

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Gloucester Meetinghouse presents the Essex Piano Trio performing “A Conversation among Friends” on April 18th

The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation proudly presents the Essex Piano Trio as part of its Tenth Anniversary Series on April 18th at 7:30pm in the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church. The trio, playing a combination of the piano, violin and cello, will perform pieces that explore the friendships between the late 19th and early 20th century composers including Ravel, Vaughan Williams, Tchaikovsky and Arensky.

After playing together for several years throughout New England, the musical friends known as the Essex Piano Trio formalized their working relationship in 2017.  Their signature concert title “A Conversation among Friends,” borrowing a descriptive phrase from American biographer Catherine Bowen, alludes to their audience-friendly concert format of interesting music interspersed with casual commentary.  The trio’s primary goal has been to grow as musicians while making the best music possible to share with audiences. Essex Piano Trio members bring many perspectives from their academic backgrounds and professional lives as educators and performers.

The historic Meetinghouse is located on the green at the corner of Middle and Church Streets (GPS 50 Middle Street). General admission is $30, students $10, under 12 free. Tickets are available at the door and online (recommended) with more information at: www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org.

Parking is available on the Green in front of the Meetinghouse (enter between the granite pillars) and at other locations around the Historic District. An accessible side entrance with a lift is at 10 Church Street.

Join us for this outstanding concert by the Essex Piano Trio!