The iconic Matthew Swift Gallery Next to Blue River Diamonds is now closed and can be purchased
The iconic Matthew Swift Gallery adjacent to Blue River Diamonds on Main Street has closed after over a decade of representing some of the top artists in Gloucester. Matthew represented his artists with integrity, kindness and great artistic and historic knowledge. His reach went far beyond the local and regional markets of the north shore and New England, and extended to representing his artists on an east coast and national basis. He will be missed by so many as the gallery turned into community space
Cape Ann Savings Bank Welcomes Kaitlin Marques as Assistant Vice President, Controller
Cape Ann Savings Bank Welcomes Kaitlin Marques as Assistant Vice President, Controller Gloucester, MA June 2, 2026 – Cape Ann Savings Bank is pleased to announce the hiring of Kaitlin Marques in the position of Assistant Vice President, Controller. Kaitlin has eight years of industry experience in banking, accounting, and customer service.Kaitlin started her journey in banking as a student teller at Cape Ann Savings Bank’s Gloucester Educational Branch at Gloucester High School. After graduation, Kaitlin
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Wellspring House Celebrates Strongest Healthcare Training Outcomes in Program History at May 28th Graduation
Wellspring House Celebrates Strongest Healthcare Training Outcomesin Program History at May 28th Graduation 31 Graduates from Across the North Shore Complete Intensive Program;85% Secure New Employment with Higher Wages SALEM, MA (June 1, 2026) - Wellspring House celebrated the graduation of 31 adults from its Healthcare Office Support Training (HOST) program at a ceremony held at MGB Salem Hospital on Thursday morning. In a milestone first, 100% of enrolled students, across both the full-time day and
Rocky Neck Art Colony presents Journey of a Song
Journey of a Song, Saturday, June 6 from 5–7 PM Rocky Neck Cultural Center, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MAJourney of a Song Brings Acclaimed Musicians and Visual Artists Together at Rocky Neck Art Colony. An intimate evening of music, storytelling, and creative inspiration connected to RNAC’s exhibition, Rhythm and Rhyme.Gloucester, MA — Rocky Neck Art Colony presents Journey of a Song, a special evening of live music, storytelling, and artistic conversation featuring celebrated North Shore musicians Dan
Hammond Castle Museum Announces Inaugural “Seaside Soirée” New summer fundraiser to support preservation and accessibility initiatives as the historic Museum enters its centennial era.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay, 27, 2026 Seaside Soirée:Friday, July 17, 6:00 pm – 10 pm. Hammond Castle Museum Announces Inaugural “Seaside Soirée”New summer fundraiser to support preservation and accessibility initiatives as the historic Museum enters its centennial era.Gloucester, MA, May 27, 2026 — Hammond Castle Museum is proud to announce the launch of its new signature fundraiser, the Seaside Soirée, taking place on Friday, July 17, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.Framed between the Gloucester coastline
Play as Practice Explores the Creative Space Between Experimentation and Finished Work
Exhibition:Play as PracticeDates: May 21 – June 21, 2026Opening Reception: Thursday, May 21, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMLocation: Cove Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, MA Gloucester, MA —Play as Practice is a five-artist exhibition curated by Mallie Loring Pratt and Hanna Taylor Marino that examines the dynamic relationship between formal studio practice and the experimental work that unfolds alongside it. Featuring work by Pratt, Marino, Isabel Bacon, Margaret Sweet, and Julia Von Metzsch, the exhibition
Brendan Evans in Concert
Brendan Evans presents a program of guitar music centered around works by Augustin Barrios and Manuel Ponce - a set of waltzes full of virtuosic and melodious springtime energy, followed by an extended meditation on the medieval musical schema La Folia. Join Cape Ann Guitar Society in the beautiful St. Anthony's by the Sea for an evening recital by founder Brendan Evans. Classical guitarist Brendan Evans has performed, taught, and won awards throughout North America and around the world. His debut album,
Greater Cape Ann to Celebrate Third Annual Pride Month with Full Calendar of Events
GLOUCESTER, MA — May 6, 2026 — The nonprofit Cape Ann Pride, Inc. is proud to announce “Cape Ann Pride 2026,” featuring a vibrant schedule of events from May 28 through June 25. Now in the third year, these celebrations continues to deliver on Cape Ann Pride’s mission to advocate for, celebrate, and support the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies throughout Greater Cape Ann. Cape Ann Pride 2026 kicks off its main weekend on Thursday, May 28, and continues through June with a series of
