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Driftwood Sculptor Gordon Curtis to Host Ribbon Cutting and Artist Reception at His Gloucester Fine Art Gallery
Step inside a world shaped by wind, salt, and time. Join Lainesville-based driftwood sculptor Gordon Curtis on Thursday, September 4th for a day of art, conversation, and coastal beauty at the Gordon Curtis Fine Art Gallery. Gordon Curtis Fine Art 206 Main Street Gloucester, MA 01930 Admission is FREE! Gordon Curtis invites the public to Gordon Curtis Fine Art Gallery on Thursday, September 4th, for the official ribbon cutting at 1:00 PM and artist reception from 6:00–8:00 PM. Located in downtown
Rocky Neck Art Colony and Ocean Alliance Announces 2025 Environmental Artist Residency
Rocky Neck Art Colony and Ocean Alliance Announces 2025 Environmental Artist Residency: The Ocean School CollectiveGloucester, MA – August 27, 2025– Rocky Neck Art Colony and Ocean Alliance is proud to announce that this year’s Environmental Artist Residency will be filled by the Ocean School Collective, a dynamic local team of artists whose work centers on performance and community engagement. The Collective includes Rebecca Graham Siswick, Ivana Ustariz, Kate Farrington, Julie Corcoran, and Patricia
Cape Ann Summer School of Art Lecture Series - Rockport Art Association & Museum
CAPE ANN SUMMER SCHOOL OF ART LECTURE SERIES - ROCKPORT ART ASSOCIATION & MUSEUM Rockport Art Association & Museum Hibbard Gallery 12 Main Street Rockport, MA 01966 Admission: $10 RAA&M Members; $15 Non-Members, Admission is at the door. Emile A. Gruppé (1896-1978), Gloucester Harbor, Oil on CanvasTHE ARTIST PORTRAYAL & EVOLUTION OF THE GLOUCESTER FISHING FLEET, by Don Demers Thursday, September 4, 2025, 5:00–6:00 PM A talk about the history of the Gloucester fishing fleet, the evolution of its
Sawyer Free Library Announces Grand Reopening Celebrations for Transformed Historic Building
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (August 21, 2025) Gloucester, MA — After nearly two years of renovation, expansion, and modernization, the Sawyer Free Library is proud to announce the grand reopening of its historic home at 2 Dale Avenue. To celebrate this major milestone, the Library will host a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on Friday, September 5 at 3:00 pm, followed by a festive, fun-filled Community Open House on Saturday, September 6 from 10 AM to 3:00 PM. Both special events are open to the public to attend and
Paint Stonington, ME — 4 Day Plein Air Workshop with Ken DeWaard - Rockport Art Association & Museum
Paint Stonington, ME — 4 Day Plein Air Workshop with Ken DeWaard Tuesday, September 16 - Friday, September 19, 2025 Registration Deadline: August 26 RAA&M Members: $650 Non-Members: $700 During this four-day workshop, we will start by discussing our intent, our vision for where we will take the painting. We will strive to make our work fresh, vibrant, and full of light, not being a slave to what is there but knowing how to interpret the essence of it: A painting, a well-designed beautiful one, not just
Company Community Service Coastal Cleanups!
Reducing the amount of debris on our shores to limit pollution and threats to wildlife is a group effort. We take a unique approach… We add icebreakers and team building to the event to make it more impactful and memorable, which is exactly what every company wants out of an event! Our Company Community Service Cleanups are rewarding opportunities that can simultaneously improve teamwork and communication skills while increasing your team member’s sense of stewardship and accomplishment. We can also
Nor’east Cleaners Announces New Ownership and Management Focused on Personalized Service
Manchester-by-the-Sea & Gloucester, MA – Nor’east Cleaners, a trusted name in garment care on the North Shore for almost six decades, is proud to announce a change in ownership and a renewed commitment to hands-on, day-to-day service across its Manchester and Gloucester locations. The longstanding business was recently acquired by Essex local and entrepreneur Troy Scarbrough who has also brought his daughter Grace in to help out in the family shop. Basically, all the great existing 26 team members are
CHRIS “DOUGH” PHER Ice Cream Sales by Holy Cow Ice Cream to Help Support Chris Dailey Memorial Fund
Last month, our community was shaken by the sudden and tragic loss of an extraordinary young man, Christopher Dailey. A Class of 2025 graduate of Gloucester High School, Chris was the passenger in a car struck by a wrong-way driver on Route 128 in Gloucester. It was a heartbreaking end to a weekend spent exactly how Chris loved to live—laughing with friends, embracing adventure, and making the most of every moment.Chris never wasted a second. Known for his adventurous spirit, passion for fun, and the
Pauline’s Gifts Launches Annual Women-to-Women Drive to Support Active Military Women
Gloucester, MA – Pauline’s Gifts recently announced that donations are needed for its annual Women-to-Women Drive, which collects personal care items for women currently serving in the U.S. military. This special initiative focuses on providing comfort and care from home to those who sacrifice so much for our freedom. “Our goal is to let these women know that their service matters and that their sacrifices are recognized,” said Pauline Breshnahan, owner of Pauline’s Gifts. “It’s a simple way for our
Donate a Vehicle to Support Local Non-Profit Mission
Seaside Sustainability's mission is to advocate, educate, and deliver tangible solutions to advance environmental stewardship. We are a local 501(c)3 non profit needs your help! We manage dozens of programs locally and our vehicle has had to depart this earth to hopefully be reincarnated to another vehicle! Do you have a vehicle you can donate? Looking for something with plenty of room to transport gear and even put on a trailer hitch. FULLY TAX DEDUCTIBLE!!!
Rocky Neck Art Colony presents: Rephrasing at Cove Gallery
Exhibition Title: RephrasingLocation: Cove Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930Dates: August 21 - September 14, 2025Opening Reception: Thursday, August 21 from 4-7 pmHours: Sunday and Monday, noon-5PM; Thursday - Saturday, noon - 7PMGloucester, MA — Rocky Neck Art Colony is proud to present Rephrasing, an exhibition curated by Janice Brand. This show, the fifth for the season at Cove Gallery, encompasses the mixed-media work of four artists who utilize the concepts of adaptation and
Swing Into Action The NEEDS Center's Golf Classic
Swing Into Action at The NEEDS Center’s Golf ClassicMonday, September 15, 2025 | 9:30AM Ipswich Country Club, Ipswich, MAJoin us for a day of golf, contests, BBQ lunch, awards and a dinner reception all while networking and supporting our mission all while raising funds to support people with autism and other developmental disabilities in our community! Click here for ticket and sponsorship information and to participate in our silent auction. For custom sponsorship opportunities please contact
Cape Ann Museum welcomes two new members to its Board of Trustees to further Museum growth
Left to Right: Allison Mueller; Lindsay Pearce Cowan, MDGLOUCESTER, Mass. (May 2025) – Cape Ann Museum has appointed Allison Mueller, Gloucester native and current Rockport resident, and Lindsay Pearce Cowan, MD, of Annisquam, to its Board of Trustees. “Allison and Lindsay make excellent additions as advocates for Cape Ann Museum,” says the Museum’s Director Oliver Barker. “Their expertise will be an asset as the Museum continues moving toward its next chapter with a
