Coffee & Connections
Thursday, October 6 | 9 - 10 AM
It is that time again! Please join us Thursday morning, October 6 at 9 AM for our monthly virtual Coffee & Connections. This is a great opportunity for new and old members, as well as prospective members, to grab a cup of your favorite morning beverage and Zoom in from you home or office for an informal "Get to Know My Business" networking session.
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Business After Hours
Appleton Farms
Thursday, October 6 | 5 - 7 PM
Join us at the Appleton Farms historic farmstead and learn about their mission and programming as you meet other chamber members and expand your network.
Non-members encouraged to attend!
During our short presentation, we will also be celebrating our 1 year anniversary as the Greater Cape Ann Chamber and the merger with the former Ipswich Chamber.
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Annual Fall Businesswomen's Luncheon
Thursday, October 13 | Noon - 1:30 PM
The Businesswomen's Committee invites you to their Annual Fall Luncheon.
The featured speaker for the event is Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, President & Chief Executive Officer of Celebrity Cruises, who will be joined by panelists Beth Francis, President and CEO of Essex County Community Foundation and Sheree Zizik, Owner of Beauport Hospitality Group. See more information.
SPACE IS FILLING UP QUICKLY. PLEASE REGISTER ASAP TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT
Sponsored by: Addison Gilbert Hospital, Beth Israel Lahey Health, Beauport Hospitality, Cape Ann Savings Bank, Law Office of Meredith Fine, McWalter Volunteer Insurance Agency, Margo J. Maloney - J. Barrett Realty, Shore Nutrition.
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$25K Game $$ WIN BIG $$
Thursday, October 20 | 5 - 7 PM
Gloucester Elks
RSVP REQUIRED
Join us at the Gloucester Elks for the Big Game Drawing! There is limited seating available, so please Reserve Your Spot Today!
There are still tickets available for purchase at the Chamber office. There are 12 chances to win with a total of $25,000 being given away. Cost is $100 per ticket, with a limit of 500 tickets being sold.
Grand Prize: $10,000
Second Prize: $5,000
Third Prize: $2,500
Fourth Prize (6): $1,000
Fifth Prize (3): $500
In addition, 50/50 Raffle tickets are also available for purchase. A Body Length is $20 and an Arm Length is $10.
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Guest Artist Matthew Billey
Showing at Seven Suns Gallery
Friday October 7 to Friday November 25
Artist Reception: Friday, October 14 | 5 - 8 PM
The “Red Sun” series and others of Matt’s paintings will be featured as a Fall Event at Loren Doucette Studio at Seven Suns Gallery. Seven Suns Gallery is located at 48 Bearskin Neck in Rockport, Ma. and is open 7 days a week from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Read Mathhew Billey's Bio
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The Masquerade of Abbadia Mare: Inspired by the Tales of Edgar Allan Poe
Friday, October 7 | 6 - 9 PM
Hammond Castle
Step back in time and join Hammond?s guests for a Halloween night of terror and the macabre inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Set in the very castle Hammond occupied at the time of the Stock Market Crash of 1929, these heart-pounding stories weave the Hammond household into Poe's The Cask of Amontillado, The Pit and the Pendulum, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar, and Fall of the House of Usher. As you move through this room-to-room theatrical performance, you will hear spine-chilling tales presented by John Hays Hammond Jr himself, Irene Fenton Hammond his wife, Elin Watters their maid, Leslie Buswell their close friend, Leslie Hillman Hammond's loyal butler, and Natalie Hays Hammond Hammond's sister. Learn More
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Famer's Market - Rockport Exchange
Saturday, October 8 | 9 AM - 12 PM
Harvey Park
Only two Farmer's Markets at Harvey Market remaining this season. Rockport Exchange originates and supports community initiatives, programs and events by fostering local food producers, industry and culture. Learn More
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Annisquam Arts & Crafts Show
Saturday, October 8 | 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday, October 9 | 10 AM - 5 PM
Annisquam Village Hall
This carefully curated show features 35 local artisans and fine artists, both returning favorites and some with us for the first time. They’ll offer pillows as well as hand-crafted jewelry, blown glass, sea glass, ceramics, pottery, paper goods, children’s clothing, women’s clothing and accessories, silk scarves, pashminas, artisanal dog treats, candles, and cashmere mittens. The Gallery will showcase works in watercolors, oils and pastels. Learn More
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Cape Ann Makers Market MAGTOBERFEST Fall Market
Sunday, October 9 | 11 AM - 5 PM
Annisquam Village Hall
Cape Ann Makers Market, in partnership with the Magnolia Community Farmer's Market and the Magnolia Library and Community Center will be hosting its 2nd Annual MAGTOBERFEST Fall Market as part of the block party festivities on Lexington Avenue. Jump start holiday shopping at the Cape Ann Makers Market to be located inside the library’s community room. The MAGTOBERFEST Market will feature more than 24 local artisans, crafters and makers. Then take a stroll all along Lexington Ave to check out the antique car display, live music performances, local farm stand offerings, the great line up of local food trucks, beer garden, and other fun activities. Learn More
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The Thin Place
Through October 23
Saturdays & Sundays: Matinee: 3:00 PM
Wednesday - Saturday: Evening:7:30 PM
Gloucester Stage
Do you believe in the afterlife? Hilda does, and in her longing to reconnect with her grandmother’s spirit, she finds Linda, an esteemed medium. Linda can communicate with those in the thin place – through the veil, hearing their voices in the quiet. If you believe, she can make you hear them too. Part seance, part ghost story, this journey will make you question your assumptions about the spirit world in chilling moments of revelation. Buy Tickets
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Save the Date
Elevate 2022 Woman's Conference
Saturday, October 15 | 8 AM - 2 PM
Endicott College
Elevate 2022 is brought you by the Colin & Erika Angle Center for Entrepreneurship at Endicott College and is focused on developing the next generation of entrepreneurs across all sectors of business. Take part is sessions led by those who have founded successful companies along with rounding out your skills in all things entrepreneurial.
Free for students and faculty. Sign Up Now
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Cape Ann Ongoing Events
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Appleton Farms: Check out all events, from Hayrides, Hikes for Beer, and Wood-Fired Pizza
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Cape Ann Museum: Learn about all the events, exhibitions, walking tours and talks happening at CAM.
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Essex Shipbuilding Museum: Crossroads: Change in Rural America. Smithsonian traveling exhibit highlighting changing landscape of rural America in Essex, MA open through October 22.
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Hammond Castle: Gloucester Gratis Days every Tuesday. Self-guided tours daily.
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Rockport Exchange: Farmer's Market every Saturday through October 15th from 9 AM to Noon in Harvey Park
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Schooner Adventure: Weekend public sailings with free sails for children
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