Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Making a Difference
Our Members. Our Community. Our Region.
Because of the many wonderful events scheduled this summer, we have split Soundings into 2 Editions: Soundings BUSINESS on Mondays Soundings EVENTS on Wednesdays.
Eagle on Wingaersheek Beach | MaryEllen Spinola
(MaryEllen has more photos she is offering to anyone who may be interested)
CHAMBER EVENTS
Thursday, August 4 | 9 AM
Virtual Networking

Occurring on the first Thursday of the month at 9 AM, the Greater Cape Ann Chamber hosts Coffee & Connections, a virtual networking event! We will continue holding these via Zoom so that you may join us from anywhere. Meet new people, expand your business connections and stay in touch with friends and colleagues.
Saturday, August 6 | 10 AM to 6 PM
Manchester-by-the-Sea
Thursday August 11 | 5 - 8:00 PM
Schooner Adventure
Maritime Gloucester, 23 Harbor Loop
$50 members. $65 non-members.
Registration is required! All proceeds benefit the Carolyn M O’Connor Scholarship Fund.

Enjoy a wonderful sail aboard one of Gloucester's oldest working vessels! Sail Gloucester Harbor and beyond, enjoy a glorious Cape Ann Sunset, network and enjoy the company of other area Businesswomen. Learn More & Register Now
Saturday, August 13 | 6 - 10 PM

Get ready for Block Party # 2 in just 10 days. Once again, crowd favorite Cape Ann Dance will be performing. In addition, there will be a "Scottish flair" with both Kilted Colin and Stiles School of Scottish Dance performing. Food trucks include the Abbie D's, Crepe du Jour, Pie Sons Pizza and Nana's Fried Dough. The kids will also enjoy Face Painting by Miss Wendy, Captain Jack, Picasso's Balloonatik, YMCA Kids Town, Cape Ann Vernal Pond, and Corn Bowl from Cape Ann Lanes. It will be a great time for the whole family.
Wednesday, August 17 | 5 - 7 PM
Members: Free | Non-members: $10

The Greater Cape Ann Chamber and Lobsta Land invite you to a fun evening of networking outside on the back deck of the restaurant while enjoying amazing views of the marsh. Light appetizers and drinks will be available for purchase.
41st Annual Waterfront Festival
Saturday, August 20, 2022 | 9 AM - 6 PM
Sunday, August 21, 2022 | 9 AM - 5 PM
Stage Fort Park, Gloucester

The historic Stage Fort Park along Gloucester Harbor will blossom into color, flavor and music for the 41st Annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival. Over 175 Artists/crafters, food, live music- fun for the entire family! Admission is free, handicap accessible, held rain or shine and friendly pets are welcome on leash. Note: There is a fee to Park at beach parking.

The Gloucester Waterfront Festival is Sponsored by Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
MEMBER & COMMUNITY EVENTS
Wednesday, August 3 | 5 - 9 PM
Brothers' Brew Coffeeshop

Rockport Fireworks invite all to come support this summer’s fireworks at Brothers Brew. Pub fare and cash bar.
Shalin Liu Performance Center

Wednesday, August 3: Alexa Tarantino Quartet - 7 PM
Thursday, August 4: Fred Hirsch Trio - 8 PM
Friday, August 5: The Bad Plus - 8 PM
Saturday, August 6: Tia Fuller - 2 PM
Saturday, August 6: Regina Carter - 8 PM
SUnday, Auguts 7: Dee Dee Bridgewater with Bill Charlap - 5 PM
Gloucester Culture Splash Gallery Stroll & Live Poetry
Thursday August 4
This week’s highlighted cultural organization in Harbortown is the Schooner Adventure! Experience “A Sense of Adventure”: The deck of Schooner Adventure will be open to the public from 4:00-7:00pm, and Adventure crew and volunteers will lead various hands-on demonstrations to help visitors understand the experience of sailing and working on an early 20th century dory fishing schooner. Schooner Adventure will also run a Jon Sarkin Art Giveaway.
This week’s highlighted cultural organization in Rocky Neck is the North Shore Arts Association at 11 Pirates Lane! Join them for an Oil Painting Demonstration with Rosalie Sidoto from 4:00-6:00pm!
Thursday, August 4 | 3 - 8 PM
Saturday & Sunday, August 6 & 7 | 3 - 8 PM
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

Reimagine the Roaring Twenties with this 2-day lawn party set on the Crane Estate. Here you’ll find 1920s jazz, antique autos, a vintage fair, flappers and dandies, and picnickers galore. Explore the formal gardens, march in a suffrage parade, take a dance lesson, and enjoy a drink at the Bootlegger’s Garden featuring Mill River Winery, 1634 Meadery, and True North Ales.
Thursday, August 4 | 7 - 9 PM
Cape Ann Museum

Offered as part of the city-wide Culture Splash, the Courtyard Concerts feature local and regional musicians. Treehouse Quintet, the new rendition of Lanesville's own Treehouse Charlatans, started with a bluegrass base but has grown to include folk melodies, more didgeridoo doodling, and jazz instrumentals. This five-piece band combines old-time favorites with contemporary hits and original music to get you tapping your feet to all sorts of tunes.
Thursday - Saturday, August 4 - 6 | 6 - 8:30 PM
Main Street, Gloucester

This year’s event features over 55 participating merchants, vendors and non-profits. The Sidewalk Bazaar is the largest Gloucester marketplace event of the year, known for days of bargains, music, food, and discounts, along with new and exciting merchandise by a variety of merchants and vendors alike. Entertainment will be provided all 3 days by a selection of musicians.
Whale's Jaw Cafe
Friday, August 5 | 6 - 9:30 PM
17 Railroad Ave., Rockport

Enjoy Waterbound's soulful & jazzy old and new classics while feasting on homemade soups, tasty sandwiches, and all of our sweet and savory delights. At 7:30, we clear the dining room floor for the Retro Dance Party! $10 cover includes party snacks, music, and dancing. 
Friday, August 5 | 6 - 8:30 PM
Runs through August 21
Gloucester Stage Company

Led by the gender-defying voice of 3rian King, the ensemble delivers their own brand smoky cabaret, neo-soul and acoustic noir, sounding something like Tom Waits and Amy Winehouse performing in a French cafe. What Time Is It, Mr. Fox? is known for its original songs which marry rich lyrical imagery with a cinematic sensibility, exploring themes of love, spirituality, sexuality, and identity.
The Lion and the Mouse
Saturday, August 6 | 10 - 11 AM
Rockport Art Association & Museum

The educational session includes storytelling and an art activity related to one of the five Aesop’s Fables sculptures by world famous sculptor Nancy Schön that have been gifted to the RAA&M Permanent Collection though the financial generosity of Lorraine Horn.

This educational program is offered for free by the generosity of donors Garth and Lindsay Greimann.
Saturday, August 6 | 7 - 8:30 PM
Windhover Performing Arts Center
General Admission: $34

Comedian, commentator and founder of Humor for Humanity, Jimmy Tingle comes to Windhover’s outdoor stage, mixing his funniest comedic hits and newest, post pandemic bits, to deliver the humor, hope and humanity the world so desperately needs in 2022.
August 9 - 14 | 7:30 PM
Annisquam Village Hall

This is one of the world’s most loved stories with such songs as A Spoonful of Sugar, Chim Chim Cheree, Step in Time, Feed the Birds, I Love to Laugh, and Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. The AVP will use aspects of the 3 stories in its summer musical, with many special effects for which the AVP has become famous. Don’t be surprised to see both people and objects floating around the stage.
August 9 | 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Gloucester Stage Company

Julie, married mother of three, unexpectedly leaves her husband and moves in with her mother Cora. The two of them fight for control of Cora’s life while Julie comes to grips with her own mid-life crisis. Admission is free but tickets should be reserved in advance.
August 9 | 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Ipswich Riverwalk

Join us for an evening of music and dancing on the Riverwalk. This week features Circles, Lines & Square s Community Folk Dance with the music and dances called by Egrets Only.
August 11 | 6 - 9 PM
Cathedral Ave, Rockport

The market event will feature over a dozen Cape Ann Artisans, Crafters & Makers offering nature and coastal inspired handmade art and crafts, including jewelry, metalsmithing, painting, photography, fiber arts, candles, hand harvested artisanal sea salts, natural body care and much more.
 
In addition, the historic Emerson Inn is offering a dinner buffet, bar service and live music to accompany while you shop and wait for the Moon to rise over their spectacular ocean front vista!
SAVE THE DATE
Thursday, Sept. 1 | 8 PM
Cruiseport Gloucester

Comedic line up includes Dave Rattigan, Sean Sullivan, Janet McNamara, and Paul D-Angelo. Tickets are $30 and there will be a cash bar. Doors open at 7 PM. Call 978-764-6710 for tickets and more info.
Cape Ann Ongoing Events
 
  • Appleton Farms: Check out all events, from Farmhouse Culinary Workshops to Fire Pit Picnics to Hikes for Beer!
  • Cape Ann Museum: Cape Ann Museum offers numerous events from courtyard concerts, to CAMTalks to walking tours.
  • Discover Gloucester Culture Splash: Every Thursday evening through August 25, a different cultural organization will be spotlighted on Rocky Neck and in Harbortown.
  • Hammond Castle: Gloucester Gratis Days every Tuesday. Self-guided tours daily.
  • Music at the Beach: Every Monday night at 6:30 PM at the Rockport Legion Bandstand
  • Rockport Exchange: Farmer's Market every Saturday through October 15th from 9 AM to Noon in Harvey Park
  • Rockport Legion Band: 2022 summer concert series every Sunday night at 7 PM at the Rockport Legion Bandstand
  • Schooner Adventure: Weekend public sailings with free sails for children
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If you are interested in promoting with the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and sponsoring this newsletter, please contact Ken Riehl at ken@capeannchamber.com
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