Good Morning Gloucester

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.

Good Evening Gloucester…

July 24, 2022, 7:00 to 8:30

Music from the silver screen, great songs from the movies.

The best popcorn in Massachusetts is here!  Children are especially welcome.  Folding chairs and blankets are good. 

Bob Rick, Conductor and Music Director

“This program is supported in part by a grant from the Rockport Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency

Please join the vendors of Cape Ann Makers Market tomorrow Thursday July 21 from 4-8 PM at the Paint Factory in an event to support Ocean Alliance. Along with other outstanding vendors and a food truck, Pat D’s Photos will be on hand with some exciting new products such as these. We have glass prints, magnets, notecards, coasters, matted prints and more at very reasonable prices. Stop by and say hello. These are really fun events.

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Heritage…

Jude Abbe Oil Painting Demonstration

North Shore Arts Association
11 Pirate’s Lane, Gloucester, MA 01930

Thursday, July 21, 2022, at 6:00 PM
Open and free to the public

North Shore Arts Association is excited to collaborate with the Rocky Neck Cultural District Partners to celebrate art on Cape Ann every Thursday night in July and August for the Culture Splash between 4 – 8 PM. During Thursday’s extended hours come experience free artist demonstrations starting at 6 PM by extremely talented, well-known artists.  

We are thrilled to welcome NSAA’s local award-winning artist Jude Abbe, who is giving an oil painting demo this Thursday, July 21, 2022, at 6:00 PM. Jude is going to focus on how light plays a major role in still life painting by showing how light interacts with the subject. She hopes that her demo will inspire new and experienced artists alike to “look at things differently”.  

“There’s nothing better than seeing art being created live.” – Jude Abbe 

Jude is the recipient of the Charles Movalli Gold Medal and the Grumbacher Award of Distinction! She is an active member of the North Shore Arts Association, Rockport Art Association & Museum, and the Lyme Art Association.  

North Shore Arts Association is located at 11 Pirate’s Lane, Gloucester, MA 01930. For more information about events please call (978) 283-1857 or email arts@nsarts.org. Visiting hours are Monday – Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM and Sundays 12 – 4 PM.  

Cape Ann Artisans Announce Summer Mini-Tour Participants

Visit Studios on the first day of MA Sales Tax Holiday

Cape Ann summers bring many visitors to Gloucester and Rockport and the Cape Ann Artisans are pleased to welcome everyone into their studios for a mid-summer event called the Mini-Tour.   For this special event on Saturday, August 13th, nine studios will be participating between the hours of 10AM and 5PM.

The tour is “self-guided” and visitors can start anywhere they wish.  However, planning is encouraged and the online map is a good guide to make the most of the day.  A special Mini-Tour rack card shows the participating studios.   The CAA encourages visitors to do some advance planning to maximize their visit by using the CAA map which is now available at all the tourism outlets and online.    You will find brochures at the Cape Ann Chamber, North of Boston CVB on 95 South, Stage Ft. Park Visitors Center, local banks, and CAA partner locations.  You can visit these studios on August 13^th and enjoy a Sales Tax holiday with retail items up to $2500.

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