This Week at The Cut – Including Sunday Sessions!

 ~ 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. 

Thursday it’s The Cold Stares with Danielle Miragliaat 8pm (doors at 7pm), 21+. There are still tickets available for what is sure to be a killer night of blues-rock. Come discover your new favorite band! 

Friday we have Dead to the Core! This is the third installment of their residency at The Cut. There are still some tickets available, but the price goes up $5 day of show, so get yours now. Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm. 21+. Make sure you bring you punch card from the February show so you can collect another stamp. Come to all the shows Feb – Nov and get free tickets to the New Year’s Eve show! 

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

Saturday is a fundraiser for The Glen Urquhart school, but it’s open to everyone! Tickets include light apps and Amy + These Dudes playing a mix of throwbacks and current hits! Doors at 6pm. Show at 7pm. 21+.

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

Sunday Sessions in the restaurant this Sunday with 50 cent wings, free pool, live music from Matt Rich (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

THE COLD STARES TICKETS

DEAD TO THE CORE TICKETS

AMY + THESE DUDES 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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Our 2026 The Cut Memberships are still available. Sign up for exclusive presales, perks and privileges!

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HOURS: 
MON CLOSED, TUE CLOSED, WED 5PM, THU 5PM, FRI 5PM, SAT 5PM, SUN 12PM

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Cape Ann Community Foundation Accepting Applications for 2026 Grants Beginning April 1, Continuing Focus on Support for Local Non-Profits

Organizations Can Submit Grant Applications Through April 30 

The Cape Ann Community Foundation (CACF) will begin accepting applications for its 2026 grants beginning April 1 and will allow organizations to submit proposals through April 30.

Applications for Foundation grants will be made available on the CACF www.lovecapeann.com website on April 1, and completed applications must be submitted by Wednesday, April 30. 

CACF annual grants are funded by the proceeds from the sale of our Cape Ann License Plate and direct donations from the community. Since 2017, the Foundation has awarded more than $130,000 in grants to over 60 Cape Ann organizations.

These grants – which range from $1,000 to $3,000 – are focused on supporting organizations that are underserved and projects that are underfunded.  

Eligible applicants must be organizations recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and in good standing at the time of application. Organizations that do not have 501(c)(3) status may apply if they have a qualified fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Local governments and their subdivisions in the communities of Essex, Gloucester, Ipswich, Manchester-by-the-Sea, and Rockport are also eligible to apply for CACF grants. Organizations must be based in or provide services to the Greater Cape Ann community.

Cape Ann License Plate Funding

A key enabler is the sale of Cape Ann License plates, available through the Registry of Motor Vehicles for a $40 fee that goes directly to the CACF fund.

In addition, the Foundation will also hold its annual Cape Ann License Plate Online Auction on April 10-20, during which the four remaining low-number Cape Ann license plates – CA 66, CA 78, CA 79 & CA 88 – will be up for bid.  In addition, 3- and 4-digit custom plates will be offered at a reduced auction price of $250/plate, and special number plates based on local area codes, zip codes, and historic dates will be offered at a reduced auction price of $300/plate.

Proceeds from the auction go directly to Greater Cape Ann non-profits and civic organizations in the form of grants awarded by the Foundation annually.

“The Cape Ann Community Foundation believes it is critical to support our non-profits, and we encourage eligible organizations across the region to apply for our grants so that they can continue to deliver services important to Greater Cape Ann,” said Britta Cahoon, Co-Chair.

“The Foundation addresses an important need in our community, supporting non-profits that are underserved and programs that are underfunded, and we look forward to extending the impact of grant awards to more organizations in 2026,” added Tony Sapienza, Co-Chair.

The Cape Ann Community Foundation was created by the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce to serve as the Chamber’s non-profit support organization. To learn more about the Foundation, the Cape Ann license plate, the organizations supported by CACF grants, or the 2025 grant program, contact the Chamber at 978-283-1601 or visit the Foundation website at www.lovecapeann.com.

PICTURE OF SANTO MILITELLO ABOARD HIS DRAGGER THE MAUREEN

Posted on  by Joey Ciaramitaro

Santo offloaded fish with our grandfather, our fathers and after our father’s retired Frankie and I here at our dock.  He loved to fish, loved his family and loved his garden.  As classy of a man as you’ll ever find.

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The image was sent to my by Sue Muise who apparently found it on Nathan Benn’s

www.NorthshoreMAimages.com

It is part of a series of photos you can see aboard the Maureen by clicking here

Ducks at play

Walking the Boulevard on Tuesday, noticed the ducks playing under the bridge.  These cuties play in the current under the bridge going back and forth.

Hot Jazz on a Cool Evening

Tom Palance & Friends 

Saturday, March 28, 7 p.m. 

Annisquam Village Church

182 Washington Street, Gloucester

Tickets at the door.  $40 suggested donation.

Reception and refreshments to follow.

This popular quintet is led by veteran trumpeter Tom Palance. He will be joined by two-time Grammy nominee 

saxophonist Mark Earley, percussionist Jim Latinni, the piano wizardry of Jeff D’Antona, and bassist Dave Landoni.

✨ Weekly at Machaca, Something for everyone all week long! ✨

🍻 $3 Bar Bite Menu
Daily | 4:30–5:30pm | Bar Only

🌮 Taco Tuesday
Try something new from our single taco menu

🌯 Wednesdays
$20 Burrito & Beer
Kids Eat FREE with adult entrée

🎤 Thursdays
Karaoke with Jay | 8:30pm–Close

🔥 Fridays
New Weekly Entrée & Appetizer Specials

🌙 Late Night Bites (Daily 9–11pm)
$7 Bites + $11 Smashburger & Fries

Come hang, eat well, and enjoy the vibes, see you at Machaca! 💀🌮🍹

Beautiful Male Cardinal

Saw this pretty bird through the dining room window on Sunday. The raindrops on the branches seem to be telling a story. Thank you mother nature for this bird.

The New Fenway Park Menu for the 2026 Season

Fenway Park has released some of it’s new concession stand offerings for the upcoming season and it’s not necessarily reminiscent of your grandfather’s ballpark….. for example, here’s the Lobstah Poutine. For $39 you can enjoy this new dish at the locations listed below. Which begs the question….Would you spend $39 for Lobstah Poutine at a ballgame?

Sam’s Deck Concessions – Fourth Level

C7 – Home Plate First Level

LC2 – Big Concourse

Angry Orchard Terrace – Second Level

You can see other new options here: https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/fenway-park-rolls-out-new-lineup-eats-2026-red-sox-season-see-whats-menu/N63WJ667VNFP3CH5LEACPFNAYM/

This photo courtesy of Aramark:

Scam Alert

Thank you Sefatia for sharing this information regarding a wide spreading scam requesting payment for a traffic violation. The notices appear to be quite real but check this link for further information if needed at our RMV: https://www.mass.gov/news/rmv-cautions-public-to-beware-of-scam-texts-stating-money-is-owed-for-motor-vehicle-violations-0 It seems this scam is also affecting other states so be aware.

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The Amend Bish Gallery is pleased to present Hello Spring, a new exhibition featuring works by artist Joyce Roessler.

Her water colors in black, white, and grays depict and say good bye to the icy cold weather after a snow storm in a stand of trees. On yupo paper, rainy spring mornings in a garden of delicate pastel colors welcome in the warmer weather. 

The exhibition is from 3/23/2026 through 4/11/2026. Gallery hours are Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 3:00 – 6:00. 

An opening celebration will be held this Sunday 3/29/2026 from 3:00 – 6:00 pm.