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This Week at The Cut!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ The Cut Live ~ 

Thursday it’s the Third Thursday (music) Therapy FREE show with The Spynz! Each month we offer a free concert as a way to say thanks to the community and make sure that everyone has a chance to enjoy the incredible sound system and huge dance floor! If you haven’t been to a show at The Cut yet, this is the perfect opportunity to scope the scene without having to buy tickets. The Spynz will be playing classic and modern hits all designed to get you dancing! Doors are at 6:30pm, show is at 7pm. There are some seats available on a first come, first serve basis.

Friday is the Brassfed Nation’s Holiday Bash featuring The Jambalaya Horn Orchestra! You’ll feel like you’re celebrating Christmas in New Orleans! This show is ALL AGES, so it’s the perfect opportunity to bring the whole family. Seats are pretty much sold out, but there are still some GA Standing (aka dancing) tickets available! Doors at 7pm. Show at 7:30pm.

We will also have live music in the restaurant from 7pm-9pm. No cover. Just come hang, grab a drink and a burger, and enjoy the cozy holiday vibes!

Saturday we are throwing it down with DJ Vito & Friends in the restaurant from 9 to close! DJ Vito Ferrara & Friends will be with us every Saturday night. No cover. Follow us on social media for guest DJ updates!

Sunday come by and knock out the rest of your holiday shopping list with the Last Minute Holiday Gift Market hosted by Cape Ann Makers Market from 12pm-4pm. They’ll have over 25 local vendors, so you’re sure to find something for everyone on your list. The bar will be open so you can sip & shop, Little Sister will be serving food, and we’ll have all the NFL games on in the restaurant too. The perfect little Sunday!

As always, Little Sister will be serving their Best of The North Shore award-winning burgers (and so much more) starting at 5pm each night and at noon on Sundays. Come early and grab food before the show or stay late and refuel after dancing!

BrassFed Nation’s Holiday Bash Tickets

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL BE CLOSED CHRISTMAS EVE, CHRISTMAS DAY, AND 1/1-1/7 FOR STAFF APPRECIATION BREAK.

LITTLE SISTER IS ALSO OPEN AT NOON ON SUNDAY! COME WATCH FOOTBALL WITH US!! We have NFL Sunday Ticket and we’re the only bar in town that has enough TVs to show ALL the games. You can also scan in each game day for a chance to win a VIP Super Bowl Party Experience! We’ll be hosting the best Super Bowl Party on the North Shore back in the venue!!

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

THE CUT | 177 Main Street | Gloucester, MA

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This Week at The Cut!

This Week at The Cut!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ The Cut Live ~ 

Wednesday is Thanksgiving Eve – also known as the BIGGEST bar night of the year. So you should probably spend it at the biggest bar in town! The Cut is hosting a DJ Dance Party with DJ Skully & DJ Vito in the venue. NO COVER. But if you want to impress those cousins in from out of town or make that ex from high school jealous, you can buy a VIP table for 4 that comes with a bottle of bubbly and cocktail service. Or just buy a rail seat so you have somewhere to leave your things, and can order drinks from a QR code and skip waiting at the bar!

And as we do every Wednesday, we’ll also be hosting our weekly Seisiun! Join us for live traditional Celtic music in the restaurant. No cover! Musicians will gather starting at 6pm and play until 9pm. This is intended to be an intimate and collaborative celebration of live music for the whole community, so we hope you’ll come by, grab a pint, and enjoy!

CLOSED THURSDAY FOR THANKSGIVNG

Friday is Rhythm of the Saints – A Tribute to Paul Simon with The Gary Backstrom Band playing the music of the influential jam band, Jiggle the Handle. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 8:00pm. There are still a table seats and rail seats available, as well at GA standing (aka dancing) tickets!

We will also have Cheryl Arena & Mike Dibari Duo playing in the restaurant from 7pm-9pm. No cover. Just come hang, grab a drink and a burger, and enjoy some live music!

Saturday Zane Christopher returns to The Cut for a homecoming show you won’t want to miss. This North Shore native almost sold out last year, and tickets are going fast again, so don’t wait! Zane will be joined by Overserved Again. This is the perfect show to bring your out-of-town cousins to if they love Noah Kahan, Vance Joy, The Lumineers or Zach Bryan. There are still a few high tops and rail seats available. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 8:00pm.

We are also bringing back Saturday Night DJs in the restaurant from 9 to close! DJ Vito Ferrara & Friends, every Saturday night. No cover. Follow us on social media for guest DJ updates!

As always, Little Sister will be serving their Best of The North Shore award-winning burgers (and so much more) starting at 5pm each night and now starting at noon on Saturdays and Sundays. Come early and grab food before the show or stay late and refuel after dancing!

Upgrade to VIP at our Thanksgiving Eve DJ Party

Rhythm of the Saints & Jiggle the Handle Tickets

Zane Christopher & Overserved Again Tickets

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL BE CLOSED THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS EVE, CHRISTMAS DAY, AND 1/1-1/7 FOR STAFF APPRECIATION BREAK.

LITTLE SISTER IS ALSO NOW OPEN AT NOON ON SATURDAY & SUNDAY! COME WATCH FOOTBALL WITH US!! We have NFL Sunday Ticket and we’re the only bar in town that has enough TVs to show ALL the games. You can also scan in each game day for a chance to win a VIP Super Bowl Party Experience! We’ll be hosting the best Super Bowl Party on the North Shore back in the venue!!

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

THE CUT | 177 Main Street | Gloucester, MA

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This Week at The Cut!

This Week at The Cut!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ The Cut Live ~ 

Wednesday we’re hosting our weekly Seisiun! Join us for live traditional Celtic music in the restaurant. No cover! Musicians will gather starting at 6pm and play until 9pm. This is intended to be an intimate and collaborative celebration of live music for the whole community, so we hope you’ll come by, grab a pint, and enjoy!

Thursday It’s our Third Thursday (music) Therapy FREE SHOW with Local 28!! This is the perfect opportunity to check out the venue if you haven’t been to a show yet! There is some seating available – first come, first serve. Doors at 6:00pm. Show at 7:00pm.

Friday is FJ – A Tribute to Foreigner & Journey featuring Rudy Cardenas from American Idol! So many people BEGGED us to book this band and we’re very excited to have the up on The Cut stage for the first time. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 8:00pm. There are still a few high top tables available, as well at GA standing (aka dancing) tickets!

We will also have Peter Tentindo playing in the restaurant from 7pm-9pm. No cover. Just come hang, grab a drink and a burger, and enjoy some live music!

Saturday we have Don’t Stop Believin’ Karaoke with DJ Lou up on our BIG stage in the venue. This is not your run of the mill bar karaoke, this is your chance to feel like the star of the show up on the stage with professional sound & lights! Standout singers will be invited to sing at our Live Band Karaoke Showcase with Groove Therapy in February. Do you have what it takes? $5 cover at the door – no presale. Seating is first come first serve. Doors at 7:00pm. Karaoke starts at 8:00pm.

As always, Little Sister will be serving their Best of The North Shore award-winning burgers (and so much more) starting at 5pm each night and now starting at noon on Saturdays and Sundays. Come early and grab food before the show or stay late and refuel after dancing!

FJ – A Tribute to Foreigner & Journey Tickets

LITTLE SISTER IS ALSO NOW OPEN AT NOON ON SATURDAY & SUNDAY! COME WATCH FOOTBALL WITH US!! We have NFL Sunday Ticket and we’re the only bar in town that has enough TVs to show ALL the games. You can also scan in each game day for a chance to win a VIP Super Bowl Party Experience! We’ll be hosting the best Super Bowl Party on the North Shore back in the venue!!

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

THE CUT | 177 Main Street | Gloucester, MA

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This Week at The Cut!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ The Cut Live ~ 

Wednesday we’re hosting our weekly Seisiun! Join us for live traditional Celtic music in the restaurant. No cover! Musicians will gather starting at 6pm and play until 9pm. This is intended to be an intimate and collaborative celebration of live music for the whole community, so we hope you’ll come by, grab a pint, and enjoy! Last week was a fabulous first run that allowed us to work out some kinks. This week it will be even better!!

Friday is The Rock & Roll Circus featuring New England Music Hall of Fame members Jon Butcher and James Montgomery, and The J. Geils Band co-founder and “Ace on Bass” Danny Klein (Danny Klein’s Full House). You can expect a night of classic rock and blues; all for a more than worthy cause!!! 100% of net proceeds go to benefit The Open Door Food Pantry at a time when they need it most! Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 8:00pm. There are still some tickets available!

We will also have local favorites, Lines End, in the restaurant playing an acoustic set from 7pm-9pm. No cover. Just come hang, grab a drink and a burger, and enjoy some live music!

Saturday we’ve got an epic 80s dance party with Fast Times! Boasting wild hair, keytars, and all the drumstick twirls you can handle, these guys throw one heck of a party that you don’t want to miss! There are still some tickets available! Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 8:00pm.

As always, Little Sister will be serving their Best of The North Shore award-winning burgers (and so much more) starting at 5pm each night and now starting at noon on Saturdays and Sundays. Come early and grab food before the show or stay late and refuel after dancing!

Rock & Roll Circus Benefiting The Open Door Tickets

Fast Times 80s Dance Party Tickets

LITTLE SISTER IS ALSO NOW OPEN AT NOON ON SATURDAY & SUNDAY! COME WATCH FOOTBALL WITH US!! We have NFL Sunday Ticket and we’re the only bar in town that has enough TVs to show ALL the games. You can also scan in each game day for a chance to win a VIP Super Bowl Party Experience! We’ll be hosting the best Super Bowl Party on the North Shore back in the venue!!

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

THE CUT | 177 Main Street | Gloucester, MA

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This Week at The Cut!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ The Cut Live ~ 

Wednesday we’re hosting our first Seisiun! Join us for live traditional Celtic music in the restaurant. No cover! Musicians will gather starting at 6pm and play until 9pm. This is intended to be an intimate and collaborative celebration of live music for the whole community, so we hope you’ll come by, grab a pint, and enjoy!

Thursday it’s Crowned28 performing high octane tributes to 28 iconic women in music with powerhouse vocals, costume changes, and other surprises! If you scream-sing along to Whitney Houston or Mariah Carey in your car, this is the ultimate girls’ night out for YOU! There are still tickets available, so grab yours before they’re gone! Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 8:00pm.

Friday is HALLOWEEN! We’re celebrating everyone’s favorite candy-consumption holiday with Soul Rebel Project. They’ll be playing a killer rock-reggae show complete with Halloween surprises! Costumes are encouraged! Doors at 8:00pm. Show at 9:00pm. There are still some tickets available!

We will not have live music in the restaurant this Friday. Friday Night Live will return next week!

Saturday we’ve got an epic disco dance party with Motor Booty Affair! Come boogie the night away with Superfly, Spanish Fly, Vinnie Boom-Boom Funktonio, and Cyclone Link Sky! These guys throw one heck of a party that you don’t want to miss! There are still some tickets available! Doors at 7:30pm. Show at 8:00pm.

DJ Skully will also be throwing it down for Send It Saturday in the restaurant starting at 9pm. No Cover!

As always, Little Sister will be serving their Best of The North Shore award-winning burgers (and so much more) starting at 5pm each night and now starting at noon on Saturdays and Sundays. Come early and grab food before the show or stay late and refuel after dancing!

Crowned28 Tickets

Soul Rebel Project Halloween Show Tickets

Motor Booty Affair Tickets

LITTLE SISTER IS ALSO NOW OPEN AT NOON ON SATURDAY & SUNDAY! COME WATCH FOOTBALL WITH US!! We have NFL Sunday Ticket and we’re the only bar in town that has enough TVs to show ALL the games. You can also scan in each game day for a chance to win a VIP Super Bowl Party Experience! We’ll be hosting the best Super Bowl Party on the North Shore back in the venue!!

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

THE CUT | 177 Main Street | Gloucester, MA

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This Week at The Cut!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ The Cut Live ~ 

Friday is for the Emo/Punk kids who had Blink 182 and Yellowcard CDs in their sun visor CD case back in the 90s and early 00s! The Warped Tour Band will be playing all your favorites with openers, All The Blink Things and Dookie. There are still some GA standing tickets available. Doors are at 7pm. Show is at 8pm.

We’ll also have Headlands Trio playing live in the restaurant from 7pm – 10pm. No cover!

Saturday it’s time to get FUNKY with Booty Vortex! This band really knows how to throw a party that you absolutely don’t want to miss! There are still some GA Standing (aka DANCING) tickets available. Doors at 7:30pm. Show at 8:30pm.

We’ll also have DJ Skully in the restaurant keeping the party going from 9pm – close. No cover!

Sunday the legendary Chicago Bluesman, Toronzo Cannon, will be up on The Cut stage! There are still some tickets for what is sure to be an incredible and intimate show. Doors at 6pm. Show at 7pm.

We’ll also have ALL the football on our 9 TVs, so make sure you stop by to watch the games and enter to win a VIP Experience at our Super Bowl Party!

As always, Little Sister will be serving their Best of The North Shore award-winning burgers (and so much more) starting at 5pm each night and now starting at noon on Saturdays and Sundays. Come early and grab food before the show or stay late and refuel after dancing!

Warped Tour Band Tickets

Booty Vortex Tickets

Toronzo Cannon Tickets

LITTLE SISTER IS ALSO NOW OPEN AT NOON ON SATURDAY & SUNDAY! COME WATCH FOOTBALL WITH US!! We have NFL Sunday Ticket and we’re the only bar in town that has enough TVs to show ALL the games. You can also scan in each game day for a chance to win a VIP Super Bowl Party Experience! We’ll be hosting the best Super Bowl Party on the North Shore back in the venue!!

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

THE CUT | 177 Main Street | Gloucester, MA

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Buy Tickets to a Show

This Week at The Cut!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ The Cut Live ~ 

Thursday it’s our monthly FREE show: Third Thursday (music) Therapy with Groove Therapy! If you haven’t been to The Cut for a show yet, this is the perfect opportunity. Come check out the unbelievable sound, killer sightlines and huge dance floor! 21+. Doors at 6pm, show at 7pm. There will be some first come, first serve seats available.

Friday Dueling Pianos are BACK! This is a full audience participation show, complete with sing-alongs and friendly competition! Tickets are still available. Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm.
We’ll also have Brian Dwyer Trio playing live in the restaurant from 7pm-10pm. No Cover.

Saturday we are thrilled to have Gavin Marengi with Nate Perry & Ragged Company up on The Cut stage. Tickets are going fast, but there are still some available! Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm.
Then we’ll have a live DJ in the restaurant from 9pm-close. Follow us on social media for pop-up DJ updates!

Sunday we’ll have ALL the football, so make sure you stop by to watch the games and enter to win a VIP Experience at our Super Bowl Party!

As always, Little Sister will be serving their Best of The North Shore award-winning burgers (and so much more) starting at 5pm each night and now starting at noon on Saturdays and Sundays. Come early and grab food before the show or stay late and refuel after dancing! They offer a late-night menu on Friday and Saturday nights.

Dueling Pianos Tickets

Gavin Marengi Tickets

LITTLE SISTER IS ALSO NOW OPEN AT NOON ON SATURDAY & SUNDAY! COME WATCH FOOTBALL WITH US!! We have NFL Sunday Ticket and we’re the only bar in town that has enough TVs to show ALL the games. You can also scan in each game day for a chance to win a VIP Super Bowl Party Experience! We’ll be hosting the best Super Bowl Party on the North Shore back in the venue!!

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

THE CUT | 177 Main Street | Gloucester, MA

Visit Our Website

Buy Tickets to a Show

This Week at The Cut!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ The Cut Live ~ 

Wednesday we’ve got Trivia in the restaurant! Free to play. Prizes include show tickets and Little Sister gift cards!

Thursday it’s our Third Thursday (music) Therapy FREE show with Line’s End! If you haven’t had a chance to check out how incredible to venue portion of The Cut is yet, this is the perfect opportunity! Doors are at 6pm. Show is at 7pm. There are some seats available, first come, first serve.

Friday Robert Ellis Orrall returns to The Cut stage for a night of stories and songs from his EPIC career. If you’re interested in the music industry, or just love good storytelling and music, this one is for you! Plus Fun Bucket will be throwing an afterparty, so stay and dance! This show was SO good last year, so don’t miss your chance to see it this time around! There are still some tickets available. Doors are at 6:30pm. Show is at 7:30pm.
We’ll also have live music in the restaurant starting at 8pm. No Cover.

Saturday it’s a double header. First a night of comedy with Tom Cotter, Christopher Robinson, and Tim McKeever. Doors at 6:30pm. Show at 7pm. There are still tickets available.
THEN
Come dance to pop hits and hip-hop from the 90s and 00s, plus current party anthems at our End of Summer Jam. This is a FREE DJ Dance Party with DJ Snackzilla & DJ Deirdre Dagata! Party kicks off at 9:30pm. 21+.

Sunday we have a collab between The Cut & Little Sister with South African music AND food! Come enjoy a special menu in the restaurant, and then enjoy Bokani Dyer back in the venue. Doors at 7pm. Show at 7:30pm. There are still tickets available.

As always, Little Sister will be serving their Best of The North Shore award-winning burgers (and so much more) starting at 5pm each night. Come early and grab food before the show or stay late and refuel after dancing! They offer a late-night menu on Friday and Saturday nights.

Robert Ellis Orrall Tickets

Tom Cotter Comedy Tickets

Bokani Dyer Tickets

HOURS:
MON, WED, THU, FRI, SAT, SUN : 5PM – CLOSE

THE CUT | 177 Main Street | Gloucester, MA

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Rocky Neck Art Colony : Exclusive RNN2025 Artist Talks March 8-9, 2025

Posted on by James Eves

Connect with Creativity! Join Us for an Exclusive RNN2025 Artist Talk

Dates: Saturday, March 8 & Sunday, March 9, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, Gloucester, MA

Gloucester, MA – Art enthusiasts, collectors, and community members are invited to experience an inspiring weekend at the RNN2025 Artist Talk! This dynamic two-day event offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from eight talented artists as they share the stories behind their works, creative processes, and artistic inspirations.

Set against the immersive backdrop of the RNN2025 exhibition, this special event allows attendees to engage with artwork firsthand while gaining deep insight into the minds of the artists who brought these remarkable pieces to life. Through guided discussions and open Q&A sessions, guests can explore the artistic vision, techniques, and emotions that shape each masterpiece.

Featured Artists:

Saturday, March 8 – Brian Murphy, Kathleen George, Juni Van Dyke, and Beth Delforge
Sunday, March 9 – Karen Watson, Alev Davis, Deborah Quinan, and Patricia Scialo

This free event is open to all and provides a unique opportunity to:

  • Meet and connect with the renowned RNN2025 artists
  • Gain personal insights into their creative journeys
  • Deepen your appreciation of the exhibition
  • Engage in meaningful discussions on artistic expression
  • Explore diverse artistic techniques and approaches

Seating and refreshments will be provided to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Whether you’re a seasoned art enthusiast or just beginning to explore the world of contemporary art, this event promises to spark inspiration and conversation.

Don’t miss this chance to connect with creativity! Mark your calendar and join us at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck for an unforgettable artistic experience.

For more information, please contact:
Elizabeth Carey, rnac.director@gmail.com

About Rocky Neck

As one of the oldest continuously operating art colonies in the U.S., Rocky Neck has long been a vibrant hub for artists and art lovers. The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck continues this tradition by fostering artistic dialogue and community engagement through exhibitions, talks, and events like RNN2025 Artist Talk.

This Week at The Cut!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ The Cut Live ~ 

It’s another great week at The Cut! Bring the whole family for a Holiday Movie Night featuring ELF! $10 at the door ($25 per family of 3+). Then on Saturday we have two epic hometown bands up on the stage – The Glostafarians & Carnivals. And on Sunday is our second Sip & Paint event featuring a cozy winter scene.


Our new fall menu is now available so make sure you snag a reservation! (Our Street Food menu is also available and perfect for a quick bite before, during, or after a show). We’re also now open for lunch on Saturday and Sunday, and we have $1 oysters from 4pm-6pm on Sunday.


Friday:
ELF – Holiday Movie Night – Bring the whole family to watch Elf and take photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus. Tickets sold at the door. No presale. $10 per person, or $25 per family of 3+. Under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Santa & Mrs. Claus photos 3:30pm – 5:30pm. Movie from 5pm – 6:30pm.
Saturday:
Glostafarians & Carnivals – Two epic hometown bands! There are still tickets available for this event. Doors at 8pm. Show at 8:30pm.
Sunday:
Sip & Paint – Winter Scene – This is a follow along, step-by-step paint night with Lannah Paints. There are still a few spots left, so grab yours before they’re gone! Tickets are $45 and include everything you’ll need to create a beautiful painting. Bar will be open. 6pm.

This week The Kitchen at The Cut restaurant will be serving our new Fall menu as well as our Street Food menu curated by our new Executive Chef, Justus Dunton.

GLOSTAFARIANS & CARNIVALS

SIP & PAINT

HOURS:
WEDNESDAY – FRIDAY | 4PM – 12AM
SATURDAY – SUNDAY | 11AM – 12AM

THE CUT | 177 Main Street | Gloucester, MA

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This Week at The Cut!

THIS SATURDAY: THE OPEN DOOR THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ todtheopendoor ~ 

Donate and help feed local people, right here on Cape Ann, this coming weekend!

WHEN: Saturday, Nov.23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

WHERE: Participating locations include:  

  • Market Basket at 101 Gloucester Crossing Road, Gloucester MA 
  • Stop & Shop at 6 Thatcher Road, Gloucester MA 
  • Shaw’s at 127 Eastern Avenue, Gloucester MA 
  • Shaw’s at 146 High Street, Ipswich MA 
  • Crosby’s Marketplace at 3 Summer Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea MA 
  • Market Basket at 231 Newburyport Turnpike, Rowley MA 

WHAT: The Open Door Thanksgiving Food Drive will have donation locations at six area grocery stores.

Most needed items this year include shelf-stable breakfast foods: cereal, oatmeal, coffee, tea, maple syrup, pancake mix, waffle mix, 100% fruit juice, and granola bars. The Open Door asks people to please avoid donating anything in a glass container.  

The Open Door is also holding a Clothing Donation Drive in conjunction with the Thanksgiving Food Drive. Those that wish to donate gently used clothing at The Open Door’s thrift store, Second Glance, can drop donations off without an appointment from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 2 Pond Road, Gloucester MA. Clothing sold at the store helps raise revenue for The Open Door’s hunger-relief programs. 

NEED HELP SETTING THE TABLE FOR THANKSGIVING AND THE DECEMBER HOLIDAYS?

The Open Door has free Holiday Meal Baskets available for local people who need a little extra help setting the table. Order yours today at FOODPANTRY.org. 

Each Holiday Meal Basket includes a turkey (or a special diet alternative) and all the fixings for Thanksgiving dinner. For December, hams will be available.

Want to learn more or donate to help feed our neighbors through the holidays and beyond? Visit FOODPANTRY.org. 

THIS SATURDAY: THE OPEN DOOR THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE

This Week at The Cut!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ THE CUT LIVE ~ 

Another fun week at The Cut!!

Wednesday:
TRIVIA! – Come test your smarts with our new bar trivia series. Game starts at 7:30pm. It’s free to play, but we do suggest you make a reservation to secure a table. Trivia will be held EVERY Wednesday night in the restaurant.
Thursday:
Latin Night with Matt Jenson in the restaurant. Music from 8pm – 10:30pm. No cover.
Friday:
Captain Jack & The Strangers – NIGHT ONE. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm. Join us for a night of non-stop Billy Joel! There are still tickets available for this show!
Saturday:
Captain Jack & The Strangers – NIGHT TWO. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm. Join us for ANOTHER night of non-stop Billy Joel! There are still tickets available for this show!
Sunday: Rock & Roll Playhouse Presents : The Music of Taylor Swift & More. Doors at 11am. Bring the whole family, or your favorite mini-Swiftie to see a live band play TS music! Bar will be open for the chaperones.
AND
Vinyl Night in the restaurant. BYO records and we’ll spin them! 4pm – 10pm. This will be a recurring event every Sunday.

CAPTAIN JACK FRI NIGHT TICKETS

CAPTAIN JACK SAT NIGHT TICKETS

TAYLOR SWIFT KID’S DANCE PARTY TICKETS

WE HAVE NEW SUMMER HOURS: WEDNESDAY – SUNDAY | 4PM – 12AM

THE CUT | 177 Main Street | Gloucester, MA

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This Week at The Cut!

This Week at The Cut!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ THE CUT LIVE ~ 

Another STACKED week at The Cut!!

Wednesday: The Cutup – Comedy Open Mic Night – 7pm – $5 at the door. No Presale. Come try your hand on stage, or just come to laugh!
AND
Palate to Palette – Watch a painting come to life before your eyes while you sip a drink and enjoy a lovely dinner. This is a free event, but we suggest making a reservation to secure a table. Event starts at 5pm.
AND
TRIVIA! – Come test your smarts with our new bar trivia series. Game starts at 7:30pm. It’s free to play, but we do suggest you make a reservation to secure a table. Trivia will be held EVERY Wednesday night in the restaurant.
Thursday: The Gravel Project with Wood & Bone and HDRnB There are still tickets available for this show. Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm. Music: Pop, Rock, Jazz, Funk.
AND
The F.C.C. Organ Trio in the restaurant. Music from 8pm – 10:30pm. No cover.
Friday: The Taylor Party – A Taylor Swift Dance Party. Doors at 8pm, show at 9pm. There are still tickets available for this event. AND we’ll be making friendship bracelets in the restaurant before the show, starting at 6pm. Bracelet supplies are free. Come make one to wear or trade!
Saturday: Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel. Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm. There are still some tickets available for this show. Music: Blues, Rock, Southern Rock.
Sunday: Full Moon Art Market Sip & Shop. Join us for a quirky art market in the venue from 12-5pm. Bar will be open!
AND
Vinyl Night in the restaurant. BYO records and we’ll spin them! 4pm – 10pm. This will be a recurring event every Sunday.

THE GRAVEL PROJECT TICKETS

THE TAYLOR PARTY TICKETS

DUANE BETTS TICKETS

WE HAVE NEW SUMMER HOURS: WEDNESDAY – SUNDAY | 4PM – 12AM

THE CUT | 177 Main Street | Gloucester, MA

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This Week at The Cut!

Joe Mulholland returns to Windhover Center for the Performing Arts in Rockport, MA to perform with his Sextet

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Time: Friday, July 5th at 7:00pm

Place: Windhover Center for the Performing Arts – at Windhover’s outdoor stage 257 Rear Granite Street Rockport, Ma. 01966

Joe Mulholland returns to Windhover Center for the Performing Arts in Rockport, MA to perform with his Sextet. The Joe Mulholland Sextet has been performing together for twenty years and have released 3 studio albums. Joe’s original compositions range from Duke Ellington-inspired ballads, to funky New Orleans grooves, to high-speed contemporary jazz workouts. Joe’s music is melodically and harmonically rich, and the arrangements for the horns make the band sound bigger than it is. Joe and his rhythm section mates have played more than 1,000 nights together, so there is always a firm foundation.

The full band includes:

Joe Mulholland, Piano

Bob Nieske, Bass

Bon Tamagni, Drums

Greg Hopkins, Trumpet

Allan Chase, Alto and Soprano Sax

Jeff Galindo, Trombone

Come enjoy this swinging, colorful music in the idyllic setting of the outdoor stage at

Windhover. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased in advance at

https://windhover.org/event/joe-mulholland-sextet-2024/ Or go onto the Windhover.org

website under the tab: “Performances” and follow the link.

CELEBRATE FATHER’S DAY AT THE CUT!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ THE CUT LIVE ~ 

Make your reservation!

We have great options for celebrating Dad this Sunday!
– Come on by for lunch, then head into the back room to play corn hole, darts or Jenga! The bar in the back will be open as well.
– Make a reservation for dinner! Our restaurant features excellent gastropub fare and our cocktails are top notch.
– Get Dad a gift card so he can come grab a bite or a beer whenever he wants!

Our new hours are in effect NOW!
Monday – CLOSED
Tuesday – 11:30am – 10pm | Lunch: 11:30am – 3pm | Bar Bites: 3pm – 5pm | Dinner: 5pm – 10pm
Wednesday – 11:30am – 10pm | Lunch: 11:30am – 3pm | Bar Bites: 3pm – 5pm | Dinner: 5pm – 10pm
Thursday – 11:30am – 10pm | Lunch: 11:30am – 3pm | Bar Bites: 3pm – 5pm | Dinner: 5pm – 10pm
Friday – 11:30am – 10pm | Lunch: 11:30am – 3pm | Bar Bites: 3pm – 5pm | Dinner: 5pm – 10pm
Saturday – 10am – 10pm | Brunch 10am – 2:30pm | Bar Bites: 2:30pm – 5pm | Dinner: 5pm – 10pm
Sunday – 11:30am – 10pm | Lunch: 11:30am – 3pm | Bar Bites: 3pm – 5pm | Dinner: 5pm – 10pm
* Bar Bites are also available from the concession window late night when there is a show in the venue.

Visit Our Website

Buy Tickets to a Show

Make a Reservation

CELEBRATE FATHER’S DAY AT THE CUT!

Participate in Leap of Kindness Day – February 29

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ CHAMBERCACC

As part of a 2024 nationwide promotion, the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce has joined the ranks of over 200 communities representing Chambers in 43 of 50 states to use the “extra” day of Leap Year to do something kind for someone else.

Originally conceived by the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce, the first Leap of Kindness Day saw hundreds of local organizations helping thousands of local people on February 29, 2016. Four years later in 2020, Leap of Kindness Day was even bigger and better as chambers throughout the US, Canada, and Ireland joined in for the spread of a lot of kindness.

For our part of #LeapofKindnessDay this year, the Chamber is promoting non-monetary donation requests from our non-profit members. As of this posting, 19 non-profit members have sent in their requests, which are posted on the Chamber website at https://bit.ly/LeapofKindnessDay. Requests were also sent out individually on our Facebook and Instagram feeds over the past few weeks.

If you have a minute, please check out the list of requests, which are summarized below. They range from small item donations to volunteer time to more substantial needs (but it never hurts to ask!). Full request details and contact information for each non-profit participating are available at https://bit.ly/LeapofKindnessDay. If you are able to help fulfill one request, remember to let us know

Leap of Kindness Day Donation Requests from Member Non-Profits

Share Your Plans for Leap of Kindness Day 2024

Please help us keep track of all the wonderful acts of kindness happening in communities across the region on Leap of Kindness Day – February 29, 2024. Is your organization, company, or family doing something to help? Please fill out this form and let us know so we can share it on our website!

Please contact Cindy Rodzen, Director of Marketing & Communications, at cindy@capeannchamber.com if you have any questions.

Participate in Leap of Kindness Day – February 29

Sawyer Free Library’s Gloucester Genealogy Group: “Getting Started in Italian Research” 

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ SAWYER FREE LIBRARY

Sawyer Free Library’s Gloucester Genealogy Group: “Getting Started in Italian Research” 

The Sawyer Free Library is pleased to share that the Gloucester Genealogy Group is back in action and kicking off its monthly meetings this January at 21 Main Street in downtown Gloucester. 

Researching your genealogy can provide information about where your ancestors lived, what they did, and how they may have lived.  The Sawyer Free Library holds a vast and diverse collection of resources to help you with your research. In addition, each month, the Library’s Gloucester Genealogy Group will present genealogy-related programming, including lectures from guest speakers with expertise in numerous related topics. All events are free and open to the public. Registration is required at sawyerfreelibrary.org. 

On Saturday, January 27 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. nationally recognized professional genealogist, author and lecturer, Senior Genealogist Rhonda McClure will present virtually to the group at 21 Main Street on “Getting Started in Italian Research.” This lecture looks at how to start researching your Italian ancestors by examining records generated in the U.S. and Italy and what is most important in effectively researching Italian records. 

Then on Saturday, February 17, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Rhonda McClure will again join the group virtually to share about the importance and details of “Organizing Your Family Papers.” The March meeting will be presented in partnership with the Rockport Public Library. On March 9 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., the Libraries will welcome Michael Brophy, a nationally known, professional genealogical researcher, heir search specialist, and lecturer from the Boston area. This event will occur in the Brenner Room of the Rockport Public Library.

Registration is now open for all three Gloucester Genealogy events at sawyerfreelibrary.org or by calling 978-325-5500.  

Currently the Sawyer Free Library offers a wide variety of local history resources, in person and online, at its temporary location at 21 Main Street. The Library’s Local History Collection contains materials about Gloucester and Cape Ann and written by and about Gloucester and Cape Ann authors. Subjects include local history, genealogy, biography, and some fiction. Materials are in the form of books, hand-printed items, maps, city documents, and more.

The Sawyer Free Library is looking forward to officially opening its renovated, expanded, and modernized space in the fall of 2025 which will feature a Local History Research Center. This new center will revolutionize how Gloucester’s historical research materials are curated, archived, preserved, and accessed, offering an insider’s passport to the rich cultural history of the city and region.

For more information about Sawyer Free Library’s digital archives, local history resources, and services or to register for the Gloucester Genealogy Events, visit sawyerfreelibrary.org or 978-325-5500

To learn more about or to invest in the 2025 Sawyer Free Library’s History Research Center, please visit sawyerfree2025.org.

Hammond Castle

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni
Reblogged from Hammond Castle
Join us on Saturday, April 1st from 10am to 4pm as we celebrate the start of our 48th season with our gift to you: Free Self-Guided Tours! No reservations necessary.
We can’t wait to show you all the wonderful things that we have planned for the 2023 season, starting with our entirely-updated Inventions Exhibit Room showcasing exciting new perspectives on Hammond’s work as a scientist, inventor and engineer. This season we will present a brand-new set of temporary exhibits including an interactive presentation that uses an AI-generated, animated, holographic projection of Hammond, who speaks to visitors about his scientific career which will be on display beginning in May through the end of August!!
Photo by: @FrankCGrace

Get To the Old Sloop Fair Early or Get Left Behind

Posted on by S.D. Kelly

OldSloopFair-RummageSale-for-gmgAnyone who has spent time looking for bargains should know about the Old Sloop Fair at the First Congregational Church in Rockport. The Old Sloop Fair takes place over three weekends. It is a marathon, not a sprint, and the first leg of this Rummage Sale to end all Rummage Sales takes place this coming Saturday. With a wealth of hand-knitted items, baked goods and household linens, not to mention enough clothing to cover all those semi-naked people loitering on Front Beach, the Old Sloop Fair is not to be missed.

Here is a slightly less hyperbolic description from one of the organizers:

The Old Sloop Fair at the handicap-accessible First Congregational Church of Rockport, 12 School Street, will span three July weekends this year.  The Fair will begin with the Rummage Sale on Saturday, July 9 from 9:00AM to 2:00PM.  The Rummage Sale offers gently-used women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing, bed linens, luggage, handbags, and much more.  The Fair will continue with the traditional events — Silent Auction, White Elephants, Art Mart, Jewelry, Book Nook, Handknits, Ken’s Collection, Bake Table, and Snack Bar — on Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16, and conclude with a Giant Yard Sale on Saturday, July 23.  For more information, visit http://oldsloopfair.org, send email to info@oldsloopfair.org, or call 978-309-9667.

The Red Shed Film Fest in Rockport!

Posted on by S.D. Kelly

Coming up on Monday, the 16th! Local filmmakers will showcase their work in a micro-film fest, the Red Shed Film Fest (in honor of the Motif in honor of Motif No.1 Day in honor of the arts…).

Starting at 7pm , short films will screen in Rockport Music’s beautiful Shalin Liu Performance Center. A party on the 3rd floor will follow the screening, with a cash bar and light food from the legendary Willow Rest. By “party” I mean: party, Rockport-style, where we stay up past 8pm, so bear this in mind in terms of your expectations. This doesn’t mean it won’t be fun, maybe even raucous! By Rockport standards! Which is still great!

The Red Shed Film Fest is a small but mighty showcase for our burgeoning local film scene. If you like short films and can tolerate other people and want to support art, this event is for YOU!

Come out to the Red Shed Film Fest on May 16th. The RSFF kicks off the week leading up to Motif No.1 Day on Saturday, and is a great way to begin the week. Admission is suggested donation. Your donations support the free programming of the Motif No.1 Day festival, celebrating Rockport across the arts, featuring film, dance, music and poetry. For more info on the fest go to www.rockportexchange.org.

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