Rocky Neck Art Colony announces Emerging Perspectives: April 10 - May 17, 2026
GLOUCESTER, MA — ROCKY NECK ART COLONY (RNAC) announces Emerging Perspectives, a juried exhibition illuminating the vital and evolving voices of the region’s next generation of artists. This showcase serves as a bridge between the storied traditions of America’s oldest continuously operating art colony and the imaginative inquiries of creators aged 18 to 30. Selected by the RNAC Exhibitions Committee, the exhibition presents a focused collection of work that captures a moment of professional becoming.
Essex Historical Society & Shipbuilding Museum Purchases Historic Downtown Essex Site
Essex, MA — 31 MARCH 2026 — Today, the Essex Historical Society & Shipbuilding Museum (EHSSM) announces it is purchasing one of Essex’s most recognizable historic downtown properties in order to protect it from private development and preserve it for the public benefit. Located at 44 Main Street—long home to Main Street Antiques—the property occupies a uniquely strategic position, physically linking Essex’s historic town center to EHSSM’s working shipyard and waterfront campus. Its acquisition represents
Musicians Unleashed Concert Series - SPRING REFRESHED
Cape Ann Symphony 25/26 - Musicians Unleashed Concert Series SPRING REFRESHED Featuring Members of Cape Ann Symphony's Woodwind Section On SUNDAY, April 12 at 3:00 PM At Manchester-by-the-Sea's Crowell Chapel Cape Ann Symphony's Musicians Unleashed Concert Series ushers in springtime with The Spring Refreshed Concert, on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM at The Crowell Chapel, 3 Rosedale Avenue, Manchester-by-the-Sea. The ticket price for The Spring Refreshed Concert is $40. Call CAS at
Cape Ann Savings Bank Welcomes Margaret Vanderpool, CFA
Gloucester, MA, Thursday, March 18, 2026 – Cape Ann Savings Bank is pleased to announce the hiring of Margaret (Peggy) Vanderpool. Peggy joins the Bank’s Trust & Financial Services Department in the position of Trust Officer, bringing with her over 30 years of financial services experience, specializing in portfolio management, investment strategy, and estate planning.Peggy’s career in finance began as a global investment officer with HSBC Asset Management where she worked in various functional areas of the
The exhibition catalog for Avery, Gottlieb & Rothko: By the Sea is available for presale!
The exhibition catalog for Avery, Gottlieb & Rothko: By the Sea is available for presale! Orders will be shipped on the release date, March 24. Be among the first to experience this landmark publication accompanying the exhibition Avery, Gottlieb & Rothko: By the Sea, celebrating an extraordinary chapter in American art, on view June 30–September 27, 2026 at the Cape Ann Museum. Timed-entry window tickets go on sale June 1, 2026.This stunning volume illuminates the artistic exchange between three seminal
How to Shoot and Choose Product Images That Build Buyer Trust
Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce members often juggle many roles, but one thing unites every local business: clear, compelling product photos drive more clicks, more trust, and more conversions. Strong imagery doesn’t require a studio—just intention, consistency, and a few practical choices. In brief: Focus on clarity and context so shoppers immediately understand what they’re looking at. Use natural or diffused light to avoid harsh shadows. Keep angles consistent across your listings. Highlight
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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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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
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