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,
Rocky Neck Cultural Center presents: RHYTHM AND RHYME
The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA May 22 - June 28, 2026Opening Reception: Sunday, May 24, 2026, 4-6pmGallery Hours: Thursday - Sunday, Noon - 5pmGLOUCESTER, MA — ROCKY NECK ART COLONY (RNAC) announces the opening of Rhythm and Rhyme, a juried exhibition showcasing work inspired by music or musical lyrics. The structural pattern of music, including melody, harmony, tempo, and texture, has long been a muse for the visual arts. A song’s lyric quality may also evoke powerful
Sawyer Free Library Receives $25,000 In Digital Equipment from Massachusetts Broadband Institute at MassTech's Connected and Online Program
Gloucester, MA — May 13, 2026 — The Sawyer Free Library is pleased to announce that it has received $25,000 worth of digital equipment through a Connected and Online Grant from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech)’s Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI). The grant provides 34 new computer devices and a printer, significantly expanding digital access for the Gloucester community. The Sawyer Free Library is one of 200 organizations participating in MBI’s Connected and Online Program. This
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
The ''Language of Presence'' Exhibition opens May 7 at Cove Gallery
The Language of Presence, Cove Gallery 37 Rocky Neck Ave., Gloucester, MA Exhibition dates: May 7-18, 2026 Gallery Hours: Thursday – Sunday; Opening Reception Saturday, May 9 at 4pm.Gloucester, MA Robin Colodzin’s The Language of Presence opens at The Cove Gallery, May 7–18. This compelling solo exhibition weaves together three distinct yet interconnected bodies of work, each exploring perception, memory, and the act of seeing. Colodzin’s oil paintings begin with close observation of the
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Boat Shrink wrap Recycling in Gloucester May June 2026
The City of Gloucester is proud to partner with Seaside Sustainability to host a free, easy, and eco-friendly way for boaters to recycle their shrink wrap this spring! Why It Matters:Discarded shrink wrap can harm our waterways and marine life. This program helps keep Cape Ann clean and beautiful — one wrap at a time.Here’s How It Works: FREE – No cost to you! OPEN – Available to all Cape Ann boat owners during the month of May Through June 12 LOCATION – Drop off at Gloucester DPW: 28 Poplar St, Gloucester
Rocky Neck Art Colony’s Cultural Center is Honored with Historic Plaque for Giles Chapel
Gloucester, MA — The Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC) is proud to announce that its Cultural Center at 6 Wonson Street has been officially recognized as “historically significant” by the Gloucester Historical Commission. The designation is marked by the installation of a hand-painted historic plaque, one of more than 60 recently awarded throughout Gloucester. The Commission’s rigorous application process requires detailed historical research to ensure accuracy. Each plaque, crafted by a local artisan using
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Cape Ann Savings Bank & BankGloucester Rallying Support for the F/V Lily Jean Fund
Gloucester, Massachusetts — On Friday, January 30, 2026, the Gloucester-based fishing vessel Lily Jean sank approximately twenty-two miles off Cape Ann, resulting in the tragic loss of seven crew members. In response to this devastating event, the Gloucester Fishing Community Preservation Fund (GFCPF) has established the Lily Jean Fund to provide direct financial assistance to the families of those who perished. The Lily Jean Fund accepts tax-deductible contributions, and 100% of all donations will be
