The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck Art Colony Presents Just Looking: A Collection of Drawings and Musings by Linda Kauss
Gloucester, MA — The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck Art Colony is pleased to present Just Looking: A Collection of Drawings and Musings by artist Linda Kauss. The event will take place on Thursday, April 23 from 5–7 PM, featuring a reading by the artist alongside an exhibition of the original artwork from her newly published book. Originally from the Midwest and now based in Rockport, MA, Kauss is a multidisciplinary artist working in charcoal, pen and ink, pastels, watercolor, printmaking, and sculpture.
DCR’s Halibut Point State Park announces FREE May Programs (2026)
DCR’s Halibut Point State Park announces FREE May Programs Public programs are free. Heavy rain cancels. Parking fees $5 Mass license plates and $20 other state license plates. An adult must accompany children. ADA/Reasonable accommodation available upon request. Guided group tours available with reservations: 978.546.2997 or halibut.point@mass.gov Saturday, April 25Celebrate Earth Day with Live Vernal Pond Animals!!! 11:30 am—1:00 pm. Meet at Visitor Center. For all ages and abilities. Live
Hammond Castle Museum Opens 2026 Season with Major Exhibition: Eric Pape: Fantasy Illustrations
Gloucester, Massachusetts - Hammond Castle Museum opened its 2026 season on April 3rd with Eric Pape: Fantasy Illustrations, a special exhibition featuring over 100 pen-and-ink works by American illustrator Eric Pape (1870–1938). Many of these pieces have not been publicly displayed in more than a century. Drawn from the private collections of Bruce Haley, Dr. Gregory Conn, and Lynne Ponte, the exhibition highlights Pape’s contributions to beloved literary classics, including The Arabian Nights, Hans
Music Builds Community. Your Support Keeps It Playing.
Music Builds Community. Your Support Keeps It Playing. Cape Ann Symphony Invites Community Support to Sustain a Powerful and Enduring Cultural Legacy For 74 years, the Cape Ann Symphony has been more than an orchestra—it has been a vital thread in the cultural fabric of the community. “For 74 years, the Cape Ann Symphony has been more than an orchestra—it has been a vital thread in the cultural fabric of our community,” says Thomas Mannle. “Today, we are calling on our friends, neighbors, and community
CELESONG 2026: AN INTIMATE NIGHT OF SONG IN SUPPORT OF WELLSPRING HOUSE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 19, 2026) Gloucester, MA - - Wellspring House will present Celesong 2026—its most important annual fundraising event—on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport. Doors open at 5:00 pm for an unforgettable evening that brings together music lovers, community champions, and supporters of Wellspring’s mission for a Nashville-style songwriters’ round featuring extraordinary talent and storytelling. Wellspring House creates opportunity for families and
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“A Day of Music and Stories” — Lily Jean Benefit Concert to Support Families of the F/V Lily Jean
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “A Day of Music and Stories” — Lily Jean Benefit Concert to Support Families of the F/V Lily JeanMay 17, 2026 | 12PM-9PM | The Cut, Gloucester, MA Gloucester, MA — In response to the recent loss of the F/V Lily Jean and her crew, The Cut will host the Lily Jean Benefit Concert: “A Day of Music and Stories” on Sunday, May 17, 2026 from 12pm to 9pm. This full-day festival of live music, storytelling, and community remembrance will honor the lives of the crew and raise funds to
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